HORTICULTURE Vol. XXIX \ J JANUARY 4, 1919 No. 1 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 214-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. PUSSY WILLOW Wonderfully choice sprays, well tufted. Per bunch of 12 sprays each, Short ... $ .25 Medium . . .50 Long . . . .75 Extra long 1.00 In any quantity. Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Supplies. S. S. 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If this house is nut running as yet, it is high time that it was started. It may turn out to be a mild winter with a very early spring, so it will pay to take advantage of this cold, clear weather while it is with us. It will he hard to con- trol the benches as soon as the days get a little warmer, more so if we get a good deal of foggy weather towards spring. Get the house all cleaned up and the san 1 . nto it ready for the cuttings. Selection of Tea Wood It will pay to be very careful in cutting the wood for propagating tea roses. Take no wood from poor, sickly plants, likewise no wood from plants not true to type, unless, of course, they are an improvement on the old. Also do not take too much wood from one plant, aiming t<> distribute cutting about evenly among all the plants, thus making it very easy for them all. Take as many short branches with the heel as it is possible to get, mak- ing sure that they are not too hard to root well. If the wood has nice, live thorns on it and is not too soft it will be just right. Use a very sharp knife so as not to damage the bark on the wood and be sure to see that all the wood is cut so that the heel will be intact as far as possible to form one end of the cutting. Then two good eyes for the top, and that will make a cutting which when rooted will be ready at once for a two and a quarter inch pot, and it will not take long before it will stand a shift, making a good plant in no time at all. As fast as an armful of wood is cut shove it into water for a while, after which it can be removed from the water, and cut up into cuttings. These should not be put into water unless it is necessary, as the less water they soak up the better they will root. Do not keep the wood or cuttings lying around any length of time, but hustle them right on through as soon as the wood is cut. Make it right up, and then put the cut- tings right into sand. Select all healthy wood, free from spot, spider and mildew, and take no cuttings from plants that have suffered from overwatering, or those growing in dark corners of the houses where there is very little or no sunlight at all. Wood of this kind will not make nice plants, and should these be planted next summer they would lie sicker than ever next winter. . CONDUCTED BY Questions by our readers In line with 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. Lime Many benches that were on crop for Christmas will be pretty well cut to pieces now, and will require a lit- tle coaxing to bring them back again these short winter days. Allow such benches to dry out just a little bit, then apply a good dose of fresh air slacked lime, rub- bing the benches over the least bit after applying to better distribute it. Then follow with the hose, water- ing well and evenly. If the lime has not been screened and freshly slacked there will be little lumps here and there that will slack after the watering. Have the men go around and scratch these up spreading the lime around while it is dry. It will take only a very little time to do this, and will pay well in the long run. Then the benches may be allowed to become quite dry once more, then well watered, after which they ought to show signs of growing well, and water will have to be applied more and more as the growth develops. Feed- ing will also be necessary as the plants need it. Fumigation The days will now soon be noticeably longer, and first signs of the coming spring will soon be here, although we have not had any winter as yet. With the coming of the longer days Mr. Greenfly will stretch his feet and attack the plants with new vigor, and unless the grow- er is right there with a dose of nicotine or gas, there will be so many green flies that they will seriously hamper the growth of the rose plants. Fumigate regu- larly, trying to arrange so that the plants will receive a good syringing the day after, which will take care of all flies that were not killed outright. When using cyanide gas, extreme caution should be taken to lock all doors, and stretch something across each doorway so there will be no danger of anyone walking into the gas and getting killed. It seems foolish, and yet a short time back two men were killed because they drank some nicotine extract by mistake. To one familiar with gas no warning is necessary, for without fail there will be smell enough in the house just before the one that is charged with gas to warn the man who knows. But even then one may forget, as did the man who for forty years drove a horse and wagon to the station several times a day, knew trains like a book, and was on his last trip prior to his retirement, when he drove into a fast express and was killed at once. Gas is cheap and very effective, but it is deadly, as is cyanide itself, and sulphuric acid. All these must be handled by experi- enced hands only, and very carefully at that. HORTICULTURE January 4, 1919 HORTICULTURE VOL. XXIX JANYARY 4, 1919 NO. 1 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), 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 Foreign Countries, $2.00; To Canada, $1.50. Entered ae second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— The Propagator- Selection of Tea Wood — Lime — Fumigation — Arthur Ruzicka 5 SOCIETY OP AMERICAN FLORISTS— Officers for 1919, portraits — President Ammann's New Year's Greeting — The Publicity Campaign 7-9 POPULAR HOLIDAY PLANTS— Begonia "Glory of Cin- cinnati"— Illustration 10 HARDIHOOD OF CONIFEROUS EVERGREENS— R. E. Horsey 11 OBITUARY— Arnold DeBree— George L. Waterbury— Mrs. Augusta C. Mather — George J. Allen — Andrew Masson — Mrs. Adam Schillo 14 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: Chicago — Boston 14 New York — Rochester 22 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: Florists' Club of Philadelphia 15 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Flowers by Telegraph 16 New Flower Stores 17 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Cincinnati, New York.... 19 Rochester, St. Louis 21 MISCELLANEOUS: Christmas in Chicago 21 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 15 News Notes 10 Patents Granted 15 Already the help situation is being re- The Help Heved. Men released from the army and Question navy are in most cases seeking re-employ- ment in their former places. In the eastern coast cities there are thousands of unemployed now and their number is daily increasing. It should not be difficult therefor for growers to secure the addi- tional help ivipiired for the coming spring at wages con- siderably lower than those now prevailing. A correspondent writes us from Ghent, Word from under date of December 4th, 1918, as Belgium follows: "Our post connections are re- established now with the whole world, and I am glad to report that we are enjoying good health in spite of all the troubles we had to bear during four long years. Our German oppressors tried to ruin the florist trade as they did all other kinds of Belgian business. If our greenhouses have been saved from destruction we have now nearly no plants to fill them. Azaleas will be very expensive for some years. It is im- possible to make any quotations now." The mild weather which has prevailed Lower Prices until now, has greatly reduced the con- on Coal sumption of fuel. Reduced consump- tion in general is even now tending to produce surpluses of soft coal, and Horticulture hears from a reliable source that in the near future a sub- stantial reduction in price may be expected. Flowers have never brought better prices than during the present season and such prices can hardly suffer much reduc- tion until after Easter. For Easter the supply in sight is much below normal and it now looks as if another rich harvest were in sight at that season for the florist who has material to offer. With the coal situation easier, the grower faces an unusual opportunity. Many landscape architects en- Commissions to deavor to obtain commissions on landscape architects orders of seeds and nursery stock which they place, which commis- sions if allowed are usually passed back to their clients. These clients are given to understand that by placing their orders through the landscape architects they get the advantage of what they designate as professional dis- count and which they hold up to their clients as a sub- stantial offset to the fees which they charge. It is clear- ly unwise for any nurseryman or seedsman to encourage these interlopers, and several firms are giving public notice that they do not give commissions to landscape architects, nor can they obtain any better terms than are given to their customers who buy directly. This course is the only ethical one, any other is most repre- hensible. We see little difference between the landscape architect who seeks to extort a commission and any em- ployee who demands or accepts commissions on pur- chases made by him for his employer, the only differ- ence as we see it seems to be that to the latter the gain is direct, to the other it is indirect. Both are guilty of exaction. The landscape architect is no more entitled to commissions for his clients than is any other architect, and the better class landscape architects do not have to stoop to such insidious means of peddling their services. January 4, 1919 HORTICULTURE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS OFFICERS FOR 1919. Society of American Florists. President — J. Fred Ammann, Ed- wardsville, 111. Vice-President — E. A. Fetters, De- troit, Mich. Secretary — John Young, 1170 Broad- way, New York. Treasurer — J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb. Board of Directors. Term Expiring 1920. Frank X. Stuppy, St. Joseph. Mo. Philip F. Kessler, New York, presi- dent New York Florists' Club. Alban A. Harvey, Brandywine Summit, Pa., president Florists' Club of Philadelphia. Allie J. Zech, Chicago, 111., president Chicago Florists' Club. August Hummert, St. Louis, Mo., president St. Louis Florists' Club. Chas. J. Graham, Cleveland, O., president Cleveland Florists' Club. Robert Weeks, Cleveland, O., presi- Committee on Tariff and Legislation (Reappointed). William F. Gude, chairman, Wash- ington, D. C. James McHutchison, New York, N. Y. Wm. H. Siebrecht, Jr., Long Island City, N. Y. Heber J. Ware, New York, N. Y. Leonard Vaughan, Chicago, 111. Committee on Publicity Thos. H. Joy, Nashville, Tenn., term John Young Secretary, Society of American Florists Geo. W. Hess, Washington, D. C. Term Expiring 1921. Joseph A. Manda, West Orange, N. J. Charles E. Critchell, Cincinnati, O. Term Expiring 1922. Joseph H. Hill, Richmond, Ind. C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis. Directors Under Affiliation. To Serve One Year. Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich., vice-president Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., president American Rose Society. Charles S. Strout, Biddeford, Me., president American Carnation So- ciety. E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., president Florists' Hail Association. J. F. Ammann President, Society of American Florists dent National Association of Garden- ers. Washington Representative. W. F. Gude. National Flower Show Committee George Asmus, Chicago, 111., term six years. A. Farenwald, Roslyn, Pa., term ex- pires Dec. 31, 1919. W. H. Duckham, Madison, N. J., term expires Dec. 31, 1920. Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass., term expires Dec. 31, 1921. Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass., term expires Dec. 31, 1922. Herman P. Knoble, Cleveland, O., term expires Dec. 31, 1923. The above committee elects its chairman. J. J. Hess Treasurer, Society of American Florists five years. Henry Penn, Boston, Mass., term expires Dec. 31, 1919. Guy W. French, Morton Grove, 111., term expires Dec. 31, 1920. S. A. Anderson, Buffalo, N. Y., term expires Dec. 31, 1921. Edwin J. Fancourt, Philadelphia, Pa., term expires Dec. 31, 1922. The above committee elects its chairman. Publicity Finance Committee (Re- appointed). Geo. Asmus, chairman, Chicago, 111. W. R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. F. L. Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Herman P. Knoble, Cleveland, O. John Young, New York, N. Y. 8 II 0 R T I C U L T D K E January 4, 1919 Committee on National Credits and Collections Bureau Robert C. Kerr, chairman, Houston, Tex. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa. Frederick Lautenschlager, Chicago, 111. Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, -Mich. Frank X. Stuppy, St. Joseph, Ho. Committee on Convention Garden L. Jules Bourdet, St. Louis, Mo., term three years. Theo. Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn., term expires Dec. 31, 1919. Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich, term expires Dec. 31, 1920. The above committee elects its chairman. Committee on School Gardens (Re- appointed). Benjamin Hammond, chairman, Bea- con, N. Y. A. J. Loveless, Lenox, Mass. Michael Barker, Chicago, 111. Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind. Leonard Barron, Garden City, N. Y. Committee on Development of Ameri- can Products. P. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y. E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind. Karl P. Baum, Knoxville, Tenn. Committee on Nomenclature Prof. E. A. White, chairman, Cor- nell University, Ithaca, N. Y. Prof. H. B. Dorner, Urbana, 111. Dr. N. L. Britton, Botanical Gar- dens, Bronx Park, N. Y. Botanist. John Dunbar, Rochester, N. Y. Pathologist. Alex Lurie, Missouri Botanical Gar- dens, St. Louis, Mo. Entomologist. Prof. H. C. Irish, St. Louis, Mo. State Vice-Presidents Alabama— W. B. Patterson, Jr., Montgomery. Arizona — Jno. Z. Howe, Tucson. Arkansas — Thos. Shelton, Fayette- ville. California, North — Eric James, Oak- land. California, South — Fred Howard, Los Angeles. Colorado — N. A. Benson, Denver. Connecticut — Carl C. Reck, Bridge- port. District of Columbia — Theo. Die- trich, Washington. Florida — C. D. Mills, Jacksonville. Georgia— Daniel C. Morgan, Macon. Idaho— W. A. Worel, Pocatello. Illinois, North — Paul Klingsporn, Chicago. Illinois, South— B. Juergens, Peoria. Indiana, North — W. J. Vesey, Jr., Fort Wayne. Indiana, South — Anders Rasmussen, New Albany. Iowa— J. T. D. Fulmer, Des Moines. Kansas — Chas. P. Mueller, Wichita. Kentucky — Geo. E. Schulz, Louis ville. Louisiana — Peter A. Chopin, New Orleans. Maine— Jno. H. Stalford, Bar Har- bor. Maryland— W. F. Ekas, Baltimore. Massachusetts, East -- E. Allan Peirce, Waltham. Massachusetts, West — A. Montgom- ery, Jr., Hadley. Michigan, East — Eli Cross, Grand Rapids. Michigan, West — Robt. M. Rahaley, Detroit. Minnesota— O. J. Olson, St. Paul. Mississippi — S. W. Crowell, Rose Acres. Missouri, East — W. J. Pilcher, Kirkwood. Missouri, West — Samuel Murray, Kansas City. Montana — Philo H. King, Butte. Nebraska — Edward Williams, Grand Island. New Hampshire — Donald McLeod Concord. New Jersey— Lyman B. Coddington Murray Hill. New Mexico — Byron Henry Ives, Al buquerque. New York, East — Bmil Schloss New York. New York, West — George B. Hart Rochester. North Carolina— Wm. Rehder, Wil mington. North Dakota — T. D. Smedley Fargo. Ohio. South— H. W. Shepperd, Cin cinnati. Ohio, North — Frank Friedley, East Cleveland. Oklahoma — Lon Foster, Oklohoma City. Oregon — H. Niklas, Portland. Pennsylvania, East — Arthur A. Niessen, Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, West — W. A. Clark, Pittsburgh. Rhode Island — Edmund G. Brook. Jr.. Providence. South Carolina — C. A. Moss, Spar- tanburg. South Dakota— M. M. Strong, Sioux Falls. Tennessee — Harold Joy, Nashville. Texas— Wm. J. Baker, Fort Worth. Utah — Robert Miller, Farmington. Vermont — William H. Graham, Man- chester. Virginia — D. C. Grillbortzer, Alex- andria. Washington — John Holze, Seattle. West Virginia — B. J. Dudley, Par- kersburg. Wisconsin — Nic Zweifel, North Mil- waukee. Wyoming — Louis B. Westholder, Evanston. Bermuda — E. Worrall Outerbridge. Alberta — A. M. Terrill, Calgary. British Columbia — James Brand. Vancouver. Manitoba — A. R. King, Winnipeg. New Brunswick — S. Pederson, St. John. Ontario — John Dunlop, Toronto. Quebec — William Cotter, Montreal. Cuba — Antonio Martin, Havana. John Young, Secretary. December 28, 1918. PRESIDENT AMMANN'S NEW YEAR'S GREETINGS As president of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, I extend hearty greet- ings to all members of our beloved society, and to all members of the craft everywhere. First, let us give thanks to Al- mighty God, who has seen fit in His infinite wisdom to end the cruel con- flict that has been raging in bleeding Europe for over four years, and for the part our glorious nation has been privileged to have in bringing it to a speedy end. I am sure that the florists all over the world can point with pride to the part we, as a profession, have had in helping to win the war. Our money has been cheerfully lent to the gov- ernment, and given to other war ac- tivities, while our gallant young men have marched out at the country's call, cheerfully sacrificing their all for the great cause of humanity and world democracy. Fellow members, our work is not finished. We must now prepare ourselves for the great reconstruction period. We have come out of the struggle far better equipped for this great coming period, than many of us expected, so it behooves us now to concentrate our forces, and just how can we best do this? First of all I want to address my- self to the young men of our society. Be sure and co-operate. Strive to continue the wise policies so well es- tablished by the old leaders. Increase the standard of culture and quality. And let us add to that the commercial progress in keeping with the present day and age. Just now publicity is the watch- word. The corner stone for this won- derful addition was laid just 16 short months ago in the city of New York. Soon after our great nation entered January 4, 1919 EORTICU LT D R E into the war, but in spite of the try- ing commercial situation over all our land, the success was most mar- velous. Too much credit cannot be given to the men who launched this great movement, and to the commit- tees who so nobly carried on the work. Everybody should get behind this great work and assist the leaders now more than ever. Our business must be adjusted to meet the demands which will be made upon us. Millions of dollars will now be diverted from other channels. It behooves us to prepare ourselves to get a large part of this business. Our product is bound to be in greater de- mand than ever before. We must strive to furnish better quality and more efficient service. This can best be accomplished by more thoroughly organizing our forces. To the officers and members of the affiliating organizations, I extend the most cordial invitation for a hearty co-operation the coming year. Sev- eral have already acquired represen- tatives on the parent society's board of directors, which is very cheering. Let us hope that many more will soon increase their membership so they, too, may avail themselves of the opportunity of having their presi- dent a meniber of our board. The old S. A. F. and O. H. is truly proud of all its offspring and we bid you speed on in your special lines. It not only means progress for you but it also helps the parent society and every good parent is anxious to see its children succeed. To the members of state associa- tions and local florist clubs, I also extend an invitation for hearty co- operation. Every state in the I'nion should have either a state associa- tion or a local club in one of its principal cities. The members of such organization should strive to secure enough members so they may be represented on the national board of directors. This can be done, and we can not be too thoroughly organ- ized. Let us make this a part of our 1919 platform. Ever remembering that we need you and you need us. The three representative branches of our trade, namely, the grower, wholesaler and retailer, I want to in- vite to council with us for promoting the interests of the trade at large. Mr. Grower, it is up to you to get better organized. Growers should have branch organizations, to confer often in reference to combating In- sects and diseases; the use of fertil- izers, etc. Also the kind of stock to grow. In fact, we need more strictly growers' associations. The wholesaler, too, needs to be more thoroughly organized locally to carry on their own interests success- fully, and to get into conference with the growers as to the varieties of stock to be grown. In a few cities co-opera- tion of the wholesalers has shown excellent results already. The retailer is no doubt the best organized of the three branches since the splendid work of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association has so nobly helped to bind the retailers together for our common good. May they continue to prosper, and the re- tailers locally take more advantage still by becoming even more strongly organized. The S. A. F. and O. H. stands ready to help any branch of the trade to become more efficient. We have the means and the ability to assist understand that all members of our society are invited to join them in a victory love-feast. So as many as possibly can should plan to be present. These get-together meet- ings mean so much for our future progress. To the dear ladies of our sister so- ciety we, too, extend hearty greetings. May they continue in the good work of making our annual meetings more sociable, pleasant and inspiring by their presence. May God bless the ladies for their service in the great struggle for humanity through their noble work in the Red Cross and other humanitarian activities. J. Fred Ammann, President, S. A. F. and 0. H. W. F. Gude Washington Representative you. Let us help solve your prob- lems, and put floriculture on the high plane it belongs. We are now entering an era of brotherly love as never before shown in the history of the world. Never did men's hearts go out to one an- other as much as now. The spirit of America for humanity and world democracy prevails everywhere, and as men's hearts grow larger the world seems smaller. The light held aloft by the Statue of Liberty shines the world over. Let us have for our re- construction program the slogan, "Competitive Co-operation for the Best Interests of All." The annual meeting of the Ameri- can Carnation Society takes place in Cleveland on Jan. 29-30, 1919. This is one of the live-wire affiliated organiza- tions of the S. A. F. and O. H. I NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN The second year of our National Publicity Campaign has commenced under favorable conditions. The great war is ended, and with it the neces- sity, which people have believed to exist, for economies, which included the use of flowers in the home. In- dustrial conditions in 1919 are ex- pected to be such as to insure prosperity, and everything augurs well for the florist trade. It was demonstrated through our work in the year just closed that the public is influenced by publicity of the kind which is suggestive, therefore, our committees believe that it is ad- visable to confine their efforts along the lines already exploited. As already announced, contracts have been placed for a series of advertisements to ap- pear repeatedly during January and February in 28 National Magazines. Electrotypes of these advertisements for the use of florists in their local newspapers are now ready, and the set of six will be mailed promptly on the receipt of the price, $3.00 per set. All the magazines circulate in the neigh- borhood of every florist in the country, so a liberal use of these advertise- ments during the two months is strongly recommended to those who want to draw individual benefit from the magazine publicity. Our committees are earnestly hop- ing that all florists who have not al- ready notified the Secretary of their willingness to make an annual sub- scription to the fund for the remain- ing three years of the campaign will do so at once. The results from the first year's publicity are too good to be permitted to stale in the least, but we can only retain and increase them through renewed effort. The Secretary will be pleased to mail a special sub- scription form to anyone making re- quest, and also a copy of the new cir- 10 HORTICULTURE January 4, 1919 Begonia "Glory of Cincinnati" cular describing our direct service aids up-to-date. In a letter just received from Wil- liam L. Rock, of the William L,. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo., that gentleman says: "We shall be only too glad to subscribe $200.00 per annum for the next four years. We feel that the campaign, so far as it has gone, has done a great deal to- ward building up the florists' business. Of course, we have no way of checking or telling the amount of business de- rived from this source. It seems very clear to us, however, that if double the amount were spent next year, it would be money well spent, and believe that the smaller florists throughout the country will soon recognize its value and possibly will subscribe a larger amount than they have in the past." If every florist would view our pro- ject in the same way, the support would be such as to make the complete attainment of our object an easy mat- ter, and business for all would be in- creased to a remarkable extent. Be- gin the New Year well — send in a sub- scription, and use our direct service aids. John Young, Secy. NEWS NOTES Springfield, Mass. — Corporal Patrick McCarthy, formerly employed by Mark Aitken, has been released from a Ger- man prison camp and is now with the American troops again. Manchester, N. H— The 24th annual meeting of the New Hampshire Horti- cultural Society was held on Dec. 20th. Prof. W. H. WTolff of the New Hamp- shire State College made the opening address. Several other addresses were also made and an exhibition of canned fruits and vegetables was also shown. January 4, 1919 HORTICULTURE 11 HARDIHOOD OF CONFEROUS EVERGREENS As Shown by the Severe Cold Winter of 1917-18. Notes in March ana July by R. E. Horsey, Highland Park, Rochester, N. Y., 1918. Abies amabilis, Forbes. (White Fir) sheltered. In March, not injured, in July growing in first class shape. Abies balsamea, (Douglas' new form of Balsam Fir). In March, not in- jured although quite exposed. In July, growing well. Abies cephalonica, Loud. In March, ruined. Was exposed to sun and somewhat sheltered from wind. In July, was cut out in spring as it has burned more or less in winter for years past. Abies cephalonica Apollinis, Boiss. (A. Reginae Amaliae) very badly burned, March note. Exposed to sun with a little shelter from wind. In July, old leaves dead, new leaves starting fairly well. Abies cillcica, Carr. partially ex- posed. In March, ruined. In July, two trees starting very poorly, while one is growing fairly well, in all lower branches are dying. Abies concolor, (White Fir) Lindl. In March, trees fully exposed are not injured while others are quite badly browned. In July, all are starting well, and growing fine. Abies Fraseri, Poir. (She Balsam) Growing well, apparently not injured, July note. Abies grandis, Lindl. (Yellow Fir) partly sheltered. In March, ruined. In July very bad shape, a few new leaves starting on side of branches. Another small tree is starting well. Abies homolepis umbellata. Hort. small trees sheltered somewhat from wind but in full sun. In March, not injured. In July, growing fine. Abies nobilis, Lindl. (Red Fir) in sun half of day, but out of wind. In March, badly burned. In July, old leaves in bad shape, new leaves start- ing fairly well. Abies nobilis glauca, Hort. partly sheltered. In March, not injured. In July, growing fine. Abies Nordmanniana, Spach. (Nord- mann's Fir) partly sheltered or fully exposed. In March, all are badly burned. In July, old leaves brown or fallen, new leaves starting good on some, fairly well on others. Abies Numidica, Carr. fully exposed. In March, very badly injured. In July, starting poorly. Abies pectinata, D. C. — A. Picea, Lindl. (European Silver Fir) exposed to sun somewhat sheltered from wind. In March, ruined. In July, old leaves about all fallen, new leaves starting fairly well. Abies Pinsapo, Boiss. (Spanish Fir) partly sheltered. In March, badly burned. In July, starting very little, almost dead. Abies sachalinensis, Mast, is not growing well. In March, is somewhat burned. In July, starting fairly well. Abies sibirica, Ledeb. (Siberian Fir) exposed. In July, growing fine, not in- jured. Abies Veitchii, Lindl. (Veitch's Fir) fully exposed not injured. March note. In July, growing fine, the hardiest of the Firs. Cedrus atlantica, Manetti. small tree 4 ft. tall. In July, dead, except a couple of lower branches, exposed. Cedrus Libani, Loud. (Cedar of Leb- anon) small trees fully exposed to sun with some shelter from wind. In March, badly burned. In July, start- ing good. Cephalotaxus drupaceae, S. & Z. sheltered. In March, very badly burned. In July, new buds starting slowly, but thickly along branches. Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana, Parla- tore. (Lawson's Cypress) partly shelt- ered. In March, badly burned, old tree apparently not as bad as young ones. In July, young trees starting well, old tree starting poorly. Chamaecyparis nootkatensis, Sudw. (Yellow Cedar) somewhat burned, nothing serious. March note, partly sheltered but in sun three fourths of the day. In July, growing fine, no sign of injury. Chamaecyparis pisifera, S. & Z. (Sawara Cypress) partly sheltered. In March, not injured. In July, growing fine. Chamaecyparis pisifera, filifera. Beissn. partly sheltered. In March, not injured. In July, growing fine. Chamaecyparis pisifera, plumosa, Beissn. partly sheltered. In March, not injured. In July, growing fine. Chamaecyparis pisifera, sqarrosa, Beissn. & Hochst. partly sheltered. In March, considerably burned. In July, growing fine. Chamaecyparis thyoides, Brit. (White Cedar) In July, growing well, apparently not injured. Cryptomeria japonica Lobbi, Carr. well sheltered. In March, shows no injury. In July, one-half to two-thirds of branches dead, live branches start- ing well. Juniperus chinensis, Linn. (Chinese Juniper) and varieties, somewhat sheltered not injured, March note. In July, growing well. Juniperus Sabina, Linn. (Savin Jun- iper) and varieties. In March, not in- jured. In July, all growing well ex- cept J. Sabina tamariscifolia (Tama- rix-leaved Juniper) old plant about one half of branches dead, while young plants are all right, or an oc- casional dead branch. Some doubt if this injury was caused by cold weath- er. Juniperus communis depressa, Pursh. In July, growing well, except for an occasional dead branch. Juniperus communis suecica, Loud. (Swedish Juniper) partly sheltered, In March, burned where hit by sun, otherwise in fine shape. In July, grow- ing fine. Juniperus communis hibernica, Gord. (Irish Juniper) sheltered. In July, growing fine, not injured. Juniperus virginiana, Linn. (Red Cedar) fully exposed. In March, not injured. In July, all right. Libocedrus decurrens, Torr. (In- cense Cedar) well sheltered. In March very badly burned. In July, half dead, but starting out. Picea bicolor, Mayr. (Japanese Spruce) somewhat sheltered. In March, not injured. In July, growing good. Picea canadensis, BSP. (White Spruce) in March, not injured. In July, growing fine. Picea Engelmannii, Engelm. (Engel- mann's Spruce) partly sheltered. In March, not injured. In July, growing fine. Picea excelsa, Link. (Norway Spruce) in March, not injured. In July, growing good. Picea Glehnii, Mast, partly shelt- ered, growing well, apparently not in- jured in July. Picea jezoensis, Maxim. The young growth is starting fine, apparently not injured by cold. July note. However, the trees do not look healthy. Picea Omorika, Bolle, exposed to sun, somewhat sheltered from wind. 12 HOKTIUUL T DUE January 4, 1919 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 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 all through this historic season will 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 Publishing Co. 147 Summer Street, BOSTON, MASS. January 4, 1919 II ORTIUU L T U K E 13 In March, quite badly burned. Grow- ing strong, in July. Picea orientalis, (Oriental Spruce) In March, badly injured, fully exposed or partly sheltered. In July, most of the trees growing well and recovering. Picea polita, Carr. (Tiger's Tail Spruce) growing fine, apparently not injured. July note. Picea pungens, Engelm. (Hlue Spruce) and varieties. Fully exposed. In March, not injured. In July, grow- ing fine. Picea stichensis, Carr. (Sitka Spruce) partly sheltered. In July, badly burned, one-half of leaves fallen, but starting fairly well, will recover. Pinus aristata, (Foxtail Pine) grow- ing fine, not injured, July note. Pinus Armandii, Franch. fully ex- posed. March note, very badly injured, the worst hit of the pines. In July, starting well and will recover. Pinus attenuata, Lenn. (Knot-cone Pine) partly sheltered. In March, is badly burned. In July, is starting slowly. Pinus Ayacuhuite, Ehrh. Somewhat burned, but is starting well, in July. Pinus Bungeana, Zucc. protected from wind, but in sun. (Lace-bark Pine) In March not injured. Growing fine in July. Pinus Cembra, Linn. Swiss Stone Pine) exposed to sun somewhat shel- tered from wind, new leaves slightly injured. March note: another tree sheltered from sun but exposed to wind, not injured. In July all are growing fine. Pinus contorta latifolia, Engelm. (P. contorta Murrayana, Engelm.) (Lodge Pole Pine). In March, not in- jured. In July growing fine. Pinus densiflora, S. & Z. (Japanese Red Pine.) Well- sheltered or exposed in March very badly burned. In July starting fairly well. Pinus densiflora nana, Hort., ex- posed, badly burned, March note. In July starting well. Pinus excelsa, Wall. (Himalayan White Pine) Exposed to sun, more or less sheltered from wind, several trees, all are injured somewhat, some more than others. March note. In July, they are growing fine, except one which is badly hurt. Pinus edulis, Engelm. (Nut Pine) sheltered. In March, healthy tree not injured, sickly tree badly burned. In July starting well. Pinus flexilis, James. (Limber Pine) In sun out of wind, not injured in March. Growing fine in July. Pinus Jeffreyi, Balfour. Black Pine) quite exposed. In March, some- what burned but not seriously. In July, starting well. K I!.' Independent, grow your own ROSE STOCKS for budding or grafting Tlmsf> UBlng kiisa Mm, tiki. oka JAPONICA stock prefer it to Manettl We offer tor immediate deliver; New Crop unhulled Seed al $4.50 per M>. McHUTCHISON & COMPANY, 95 Chambers Street New York, N. Y. Pinus Koriensis, S. & Z. Korean White Pine) partly sheltered, in March, not injured. Growing fine in July. Pinus nigra austraica, Schneid. (Austrian Pine) In March, not injured even where fully exposed, in July growing fine. Pinus nigra, Elwe's seedling. March note, exposed, not injured. In July growing well. Pinus nigra Pallasiana, Schneid) (Crimean Pine) one year leaves more or less injured, old leaves not injured. one tree much worse than the other, they are exposed to the sun, but pro- tected from the wind, March note. Starting well in July. Pinus nigra Poiretiana, Arnold. (P. Laricio) (Corsican Pine), partly sheltered. In March one year leaves badly burned, older leaves not in- jured. Starting well in July. Pinus monophylla, Torr. (One-leaved Pine) Exposed to sun half of day shel- tered from wind. In March, burned in sun, shaded side of plant out of sun not injured. In July growing fine. Pinus montana Mughus, Willk. (Mugho Pine) Fully exposed to sun. in March of good color and not in- jured. In July growing good.. Pinus monticola. Don. (Mountain White Pine) somewhat burned, noth- ing serious, March note. Is in full sun, out of wind. In July growing fine. Pinus parviflora, S. & Z. (Japanese White Pine) fully exposed. In March, somewhat burned. Starting well in July. Pip:--* Peuce, Griesb. Well shel- tered from wind, in March, not in- jured. In July growing well. Pinus ponderosa, Douglas. (Bull Pine) fully exposed, in March not in- jured, starting fine in July. Pinus pungens. Lamb. (Table Moun- tain Pine) In March, healthy tre°s, partly sheltered not injured, a few trees in poor condition and exposed are burned. All arc starting and growing well in July. Pinus resinosa. Ait. (Red Pine), In March, even where fully exposed they are not injured. Growing fine in July. Pinus Strobus, Linn. (White Pine) In March somewhat browned where exposed to wind and sun, nothing seri- ous. Growing fine in July. Pinus strobiformis, Sudw. (New Mexican White Pine) In March, out of wind but with little shelter from sun, is badly burned, another tree well sheltered is somewhat burned but not severely. Starting well in July. Pinus sylvestris, Linn. (Scotch Pine) fully exposed, in March not in- jured. Growing fine in July. Pinus Thunbergi, Pari. (Japanese Black Pine) badly burned, except north tret which is slightly hurt, al- though apparently tho most exposed, March note. In July the north tree is starting well. Pinus virginiana. Mill. (Jersey Pine) exposed to sun, somewhat out of wind. In March not injured. Grow- ing fine in July. Pseudotsuga taxi folia, Brit. (Doug- las Spruce) In March not injured, even where fully exposed. In July growing fine. Sciadopitys verticellata, S. & Z. (Umbrella Pine) burned but leaves not killed, note in March. Is exposed to sun but sheltered from wind. Well sheltered tree not injured. In good condition in July. Sequoia gigantea, D. C. (Big Tree) — In March, badly burned, sheltered from wind, partly so from sun. In July, starting poorly, 2/3 branches dead. Taxodium distichum, Rich. (Bald Cypress) — Growing fine in July. Taxus baccata, Linn. (English Yew) and varieties, injured about as much as usual or perhaps less, as they were buried in snow during the severe cold, except a few upright forms which were badly burned, March note. In July they were starting fairly well al- though old leaves were badly burned. Taxus canadensis. Marsh. (Canadian Yew), fully exposed, not injured ex- cept late growing tips, March note. In July they were growing fine. Taxus cuspidata, S. & Z. (Japanese Yew) and varieties, partly sheltered, were not injured. March note. Grow- ing fine in July. Thuja Standishii, Carr. (T. japonic?, Maxim.) (Japanese Arbor-vitae) — In March, browned a little in sun, other- E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Ave. IRVINOTON, N. J. 14 HORTICULTURE January 4, 1919 wise not injured. In lirst-class shape in July. Thuja occidentals, Linn. (Arbor- vitae) and varieties, fully exposed; In March not injured; in July, growing fine. Thuja plicata, Don. (Canoe Cedar), exposed or partly sheltered — In March not injured. Growing fine in July. Tsuga canadensis, Carr. (Hemlock), badly burned unless sheltered, March note (always burns more or less in open). In July starting fine. Tsuga carolinensis, Engelm. (Caro- lina Hemlock) — In March, badly burned in the sun, all right where sheltered; sheltered ones starting well in July. Tsuga diversifolia, Mast., not in- jured except one shrub slightly so, al- though fully exposed. March note. July note, growing well. Tsuga Sieboldii, Carr., well shel- tered not injured, exposed badly burned, March note. Sheltered one starting well in July. Torreya nucifera, S. & Z., partly sheltered, badly burned, tips that grew last season killed, March note. In bad shape and not starting in July. Torreya taxifolia, Arn. (Fetid Yew), well sheltered and surrounded by other evergreens, is 10 feet tall and probably 15 years old. In July noted as apparently not injured and growing well. In December it is to be noted that surprising little injury can be noted, and by the removal of a few trees of Firs (Abies cephalonica, A. cilicica), of part of the Incense Cedars (Libo- cedrus decurrens) and the Big Tree (Sequoia gigantea), with the careful pruning of the dead twigs in the Yews, little trace of the severe cold of last winter can be seen. While the leaves about all dropped off the European Silver Fir (Abies pectinata), the new foliage is in fine condition, and several others have come back in the same way, and if we have a mild winter this year it is to be hoped little permanent injury will be done ation corps and has been for some time at Washington where he was commissioned a lieutenant. Blaine Wilcox, a brother has just been hon- orably discharged from Camp Pike and will resume his work at the green- house plant. CHICAGO The extra work at Archie Spencer's is being taken care of by Ed. Hans- wirth, whose many years in the retail business in Chicago in the past, won him many friends. Frank Oechslin is recovering from a severe attack of the influenza, which kept him from the greenhouses dur- ing the holiday sales. Among the soldiers in the trade re- turning to their homes is Rory F. Wilcox of J. F. Wilcox & Sons, of Council Bluffs, la. He was in the avi- Obituary Arnoldus DeBree, Arnoldus De Bree, seventy-five, a florist of Scotch Plains, N. J., died Dec. 23 at Muhlenberg Hospital, Plain- field. George L. Waterbury. George L. Waterbury, for many years a prominent florist in Stamford, Conn., died on December 16, after a long illness. Mrs. Augusta C. Mather Mrs. Augusta C. Mather, florist of Rockland, Me., died at her home Dec. 12th, after a long illness, aged seventy- nine years. Mrs. Mather established the greenhouse range at Pleasant and Purchase streets in 1892, and built up a large business there. The business will be continued by her husband and son. George J. Allen George J. Allen, aged 36, son of J. K. Allen, the veteran wholesaler, died suddenly at his residence on Monday, Dec. 30. He has been in the retail business for the past 10 years, more recently at 168 Street and Broadway. Mr. Allen is survived by a wife and young daughter. Internment was in Woodlawn Cem- etery, Thursday, January 2. Andrew Masson Andrew Masson, superintendent of the Mrs. Louis Frothingham estate. North Easton. Mass., passed away on December 17th, a victim of the influ- enza epidemic. Mr. Masson was born in Scotland, but came to this country at an early age. After working on various estates, he came to North Easton seven years ago, where he laid out the Frothingham estate. His death is a distinct loss to horticulture. Mr. Masson leaves a widow and a daughter, also a brother and a sister. We was a member of the National Association of Gardeners, also the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston. There were many floral tributes. Mrs. Adam Schillo Mrs. Adam Schillo passed away Dec. 28th, at her home 1722 Mohawk St., Chicago. She was the widow of the late Adam Schillo, a pioneer lum- berman, whose death occurred nine- teen years ago, and whose name is still borne by the Adam Schillo Lum- ber Co. Greenhouse material is one of the important parts of the busi- ness and through it the father and sons have been closely connected with the growers of flowers, plants and vegetables in and about Chicago. Mrs. Schillo has been a resident of this city for sixty years and was eighty-one years old at the time of her death. She leaves four children, eleven grandchildren and eight great grand- children. The funeral was Tuesday, Dec. 31, from the home and interment was at St. Barnabas. Wilbur A. Fisk Wilbur A. Fisk, president of the seed firm of W. E. Barrett & Co., seeds- men, Providence, R. I., died in that city Dec. 16th, at the age of seventy- six. Mr. Barrett suffered a stroke of paralysis eight years ago, and had been an invalid for the last four years. Mr. Barrett was born in Bethel, Vt, and entered the employ of W. E. Bar- rett in 1876. In 1878, he was admitted to the firm, and when the business was incorporated in 1898, he was made president. He was a man of genial, whole-souled disposition, who took a personal interest in everything per- taining to agriculture, and the growth and prosperity of his firm was largely due to his management. He was a member of the Rhode Island Horticul- tural Society, also the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Rhode Island. He is survived by his wife and one daughter. BOSTON. Wm. J. Stewart, editor of Horticul- ture has been quite ill with a severe carbuncle on his head and is now in a private hospital at 845 Beacon street, Boston. Acting secretary, F. A. Wilson an- nounces that at the meeting of the Horticultural Club of Boston on Wednesday, January 8, Prof. Liberty H. Bailey of Cornell University and Prof. John G. Jack of Arnold Arbor- etum will be guests of the Club. The annual winter meeting of the Boston Market Gardeners' Association was held in Arlington, Saturday, Dec. 28. About 100 market gardeners at- tended, and part of the time was spent in visiting the farms in that town. In. Associates Hall a dinner was served, and following it there was a discus- sion, with "Will I Raise My Boy to Be a Market Gardener?" as the topic. January 4, 1919 HORTICULTURE 15 THE FLORISTS' CLUB OF PHILA- DELPHIA Publicity Meeting The January meeting of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, to be held on Tuesday, January 7th, at 8.00 p. m., in the Hotel Adelphia, 13th and Chest- nut streets, is to be made a special occasion. The feature of the evening will be the opening gun of the S. A. F. Pub- licity Campaign for 1919. What has been accomplished and their plans for the coming year. The meeting will be addressed by ex-President Chas. H. Totty, Secretary John Young, Major P. F. O'Keefe, Wallace R. Pierson and W. F. Glide. An exhibition of commercial cut flowers new and standard varieties will be an attractive feature. It is desired and an invitation is hereby extended to all the trade who can make it convenient, particularly those who have Philadelphia for their market, to attend this important meet- ing. Retail store men will be partic- ularly interested in the address of Major P. F. O'Keefe whose slogan, "Say it with Fowers," has done so much to benefit the trade. Wallace R. Pierson is one of the brightest and most practical men in the craft. A line from him is worth more than a page of theory. President Totty and Secretary Young who have given so much of their time and best effort to this movement will tell of its success, while W. F. Gude who so ably guards the interests of the craft in Washing- ton, and as President of the F. T. D. keeps the members keyed up to the greatest efficiency, will have an inter- esting story. Let every member of the trade in this section make a special effort to be present and receive the inspiration that is bound to come from meeting with these leaders of the profession. ' E. A. Habvey, Pres. Robekt Kift, Sec. PATENT GRANTED 1,283,811 Quack-Grass Digger, Adam H. Kunze, Beloit, Wis. BULBS JBobbington'8 128 Chamber* St., N. Y. 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Gaaser 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., 1843 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breltmeyer's Sons, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. Elizabeth, N. J.— Leahy's, 1169 E. Jersey St. East Orange, N. J.— Smith, The Florist. Fall River, Mass.— Warburton, 495 New Boston Rd. and 36 N. Main St. Fishkill, N. Y.— Wood Bros. 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 6th 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— Kottmlller, 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., also Vanderbilt Hotel. New York— Max Schllng, 785 Fifth Ave. WILSON I! BROOKLYN Main Store =-~ NFW YORK 3 and 5 Greene Ave. «tw IUKN Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso. Phones, Prospect 6800-6801-6S02 DELIVERIES IN NEW YORK, BROOK- LYN and LONG ISLAND A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave. at 48th Street I GUARANTEE SATISFACTION MEMBER F". -|-. D. A. The GREAT WORLD WAR WON but we must still back up THE GOVERNMENT to our uttermost BUY AND SELL WAR SAVING STAMPS F. T. - DARDS ™ Established 1874 341 Madison Avenue NEW YORK JOHN BREITMEYER'S =S0NS— Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan point* mad rood sections of Ohio, Indiana and 0— #■ Members Florists' Telegraph DeliVery Association. fciUD£ BROS CO ■ *v»F ft r •> - ■UWBIBffM M GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florlsta Telegraph Delivery 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. ALBANY, N. Y. FLOWER DELIVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery 0. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Assi. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Member Florista' Teieemph Delivery NO ORDERS ACCEPTED FOR LESS THAN S.i.00 DANKER Albany, New York The best of F. T. D. Service «1iiji January 4, 1919 II 0 RTI CULTURE 17 CHICAGO Send Your Order* to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Deliver* Service THOS. F. GALVIN INO. llEUf VADLf 561 Fifth Ave. ntfff TUnlV Vanderbllt Hotel DACTAII * Park Sfeet DUO I Ull 799 BoyUton Street liliiints ti ttumrs ml ill Eistin Ptlits Orders Filled Day or Night for CLEVE and State of Ohio Complete Stock. Regular discount to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. ISO* W. 2Sth St., Cleveland, O. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery THE SMITH & FETTERS GO. 73S Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good cere of your orders Mtmbtri oj F. T. D. Association. Retail Deliveries to central Hudson River points, on Telegraphic Order. WOOD BROS. I ISIIKIIl,. N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service means fresh, sturdy Stock and prompt deliveries In BUFFALO, LOCKFORT, 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. KAMiAI.L, Proprietor. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery New York— Bloomingdale'a (C. C. Trcpel, Trop.), Lexington Ave. and 59th St. Omaha, Neb.— Hess & Swoboda, 1415 Farnuui St. Philadelphia— Chas. H. Grakelow, Broad St. at Cumberland. 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 4 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, I Connecticut Ave. and L St. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop, 22 Pearl St. New York— Thos. F. Galvin, Fifth Ave., at 46th St. NEW FLOWER STORES Toronto, Ont. J. Schlichter & Son. Hamilton, Ont. M. Brown, Arbor Florist. Rochester, N. Y. E. C. Colgrove, 356 Lyell Ave. Green Bay, Wis. American Flower Shop. 213 N. Washington St. San Francisco, Cal. Shellgrain & Ritter, 148 Kearney St. C. C. Navlet & Co., Market, off First St. Manchester, N. H. — Harry R. Chase of Wilton was elected president of the New Hampshire Horticultural Society at its 24th annual meeting, and John T. Harvey of Pittsfleld was re-elected vice-president and Wesley Adams of Derry succeeds Stanley K. Lovell of Goffstown as secretary-treasurer. Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. DeUverlea of Flowers and Plants In FALL RIVER and eontlsraems 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. EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, The Floriat We deliver by automobile in East, West and South Orange, also Glen Ridge, Mont- clair. Bloomfield, Newark and New York. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Mimiir Florists Telegraph Dtlivtry Association NOTICE INITIALS. Wc kavi ont stort only THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVELAND Euclid Avenue The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mall or telerraph order fee any oeeaolon. In any part ef the Domini ea. JOHN H. DUNLOP S-ie West Adelaide St. - TORONTO, ONT HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones 1501 and L 1582 1415 Farnum St. OMAHA, NEB. Efficient Delivery Service ALL BOSTON SUBURBS JOHN McKENZIE 1927 Mass. Ave., CAMBRIDGE, MASS. "THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest eat flower store In America. Orders for the TWIN CITIES and for all Northwestern points given prompt at- tention. HOLM & OLSON, Incorporated ST. PAUL, MIKN. Th* Park Floral Co. B. E. GILDS, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member Florists' Telerraph Delivery DENVER. COLORADO 18 HORTICULTURE January 4, 1919 ORCHIDS in quantity is the outlook for January. Large flowers and good varieties. Prices will be more reasonable. 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 They'll Reciprocate And EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 - 21 Ranstead' St., Philadelphia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Seasonable Varieties of Cut Flowers CHARLES EJEEHAN 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 E4IOHMONO, IPS! 1C5. ClMM mention Horltealtan when writing;. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Oonsln-nmanta Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 264 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The House for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN |§F**We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO I ■.■.'-■■ MANUFACTURERS "PHILADELPHIA, PA. IF You Want Anything from Boston Get From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Order* With Urn HENRY LVI. ROBINSON & 2 Winthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS It WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Rosei Am Beauty, Special . • " " Fancy and Extra " " No. i and culls.. Russell Hadlev Mock, Key Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hillingdon Ki Harney, Key, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst Carnations Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the V alley Snapdragon Violets Stevia Calendula Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, A. Spren. (100 Bchs.) . BOSTON Jan. 2 ST. LOUIS Dec 1 6 PH1LA. Dec. 26 100. CO 50.00 15.00 25.00 25.00 20.00 20.00 23.00 20.00 to.co 15.00 75.00 35-00 8.00 4.00 to 150.00 to 75.00 to 35.00 to 50.00 to 50.00 to 30.00 to 40.00 to 40.0c to 50.00 to 40.00 to 25.00 to I50.OO to 35. CO to 20.00 to to '■ .00 1.00 a. 00 2.00 4.CO to to 1. 00 1 00 3.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 130.00 to 1,50 to 95.00 to 50.00 65.00 30.00 12.00 5 00 to 5.00 to 5.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 1 a. 00 to 12.00 to ioe.00 10 to to 4. CO I .CO 85,00 50. CO 2C.O0 50.00 25.00 25.00 10. CO 10.00 15.00 25.00 17.50 150.00 25.00 8.00 8.00 2.00 to to 20. .00 to 50 00 to 1.5c 23.00 ISO .00 83.00 50.00 35-00 30.00 15.00 to 100.00 to 75.00 to 50.00 to 60.00 50.00 to 15.00 to 40.00 15.00 15.00 75.00 25.25 tc to 8.00 I. CO »5 00 to 30.00 to 13.00 to IOO.OO to 35.00 to to IO.CO 3.00 6.00 to 6.00 to . to 1 50 23.00 50.00 2.00 30.CO to 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 always William F. HASTING Co. Wholt atso. lo Florist: m 568-570 WASHINGTON STREET - BUFFALO, N. Y. January 4, 1919 II 0 i; T ICULTUEE 19 Flower Market Reports The market has held up BOSTON well owing to the pre- vailing conditions, due not alone to the holiday season, hut also owing to a renewal of the influ- enza epidemic. With heavy demands being made upon a short supply, prices held all along the line. Roses were of excellent quality, even the shorts showing up well. Carnations held their own and were in better de- mand than before Christmas. Lilies moved readily, but violets owing to weather conditions were slow. Sweet peas are scarce and what few come into the market find ready purchasers. The reaction after the CHICAGO unusual condition of the greater Christmas the Chicago market has known has come and there is plenty of stock now at normal prices. The abnormally high prices of carnations have resulted in a feeling of distrust and resentment which does not make for good after holiday trade, and it is doubtful if the growers of that flower will receive as large a sum total for the two months, December and January as they would have, had prices been more nearly normal. The after effects of holiday carnations at 15 and 20 dollars per hundred wholesale is discouraging to both retailer and purchaser. The soft worthless stock which was thrown up- on the market at the last moment met the fate it deserved, and carna- tions which should have sold for 12 cents brought nothing or very little to the grower. Roses were of good qual- ity and while prices were high the stock was worth it and the supply was not in excess of demand. The week end trade was fair. The first freesias arrived last week and sold quickly. There are many cattle- yas now coming and so far they have all brought good prices. American Beauties from the East arrived in good condition and helped out in sup- plying the demand for that flower. Holly started out at prices that could not be maintained and the mar- ket broke, then became steady at a reasonable price. There was fine mis- tletoe which sold readily. Christmas trees were another item which showed the tendency to push prices to the breaking point. Trees were priced at from one dollar for the little table tree to ten dollars for the large ones and many would-be buyers went away without them. WHOLESALE FLOWBR MARKETS - trade prices i TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty, Special 11 " Fancy and Extra. 11 " No. i and culls.. . Russell Hartley Euler, Mock. Arenbere, Hoosier Beauty. Ward, Hillingdon.. Killarney, Key, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst Carnation* Csttley as Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies, Specioaum Lily of th« Valley Snapdragon. Violets Stevia Calendula Chrysanthemum* Gardenias. Adiantum Smilax » Asparagus Plu. A Spren. (looBhs.) CINCINNATI Dec. 16 50.00 10.00 15.00 ■ 5.00 15. so 1 2.00 12.00 10.00 ta.oo 76.00 to 75.00 to 75.00 to 35.00 W 3S-oo w 35.00 te 35.00 to 30.00 to 30.00 to 20.00 33.CO to. OO to lOO.OO to 20. CO tc 6.00 I5.CO to .. to 4 00 25.03 8.00 30.00 1.50 5.00 50.00 1 .00 20.00 75.00 CHICAGO Dec. 16 BUFFALO Dec. 33 PITTSBURG Dec. 30 73.00 50.00 20.00 20.00 13.00 15.0a 15.00 12.00 ia.00 12. 00 it. 00 75.00 20.00 2.5.0 2.00 6.00 20.00 25.00 1,00 5.0.00 t8 100 00 to 75.00 lO jS.oo to 75.00 10 35.00 lo 1; .00 10 J-O.OC 10 25.00 10 25 00 to 35.00 lo 30.00 10 150.00 to 15.00 to to 8.00 to to 3.00 to 3.00 to 19.00 to 50.00 to 50 CO to 1.50 to 25.00 to 150.00 75.00 40.00 6.0; 8.0c 8.00 8. co 8.00 6.00 6 00 6.00 ••■•o 75.00 15.00 8.00 8 00 8. co 1.50 4.00 15.00 40.00 ■75 20. co 35-oo to 100.00 t« 50.00 to 15. CO 10 ao.oc to 15.00 to 15.00 to 1 5. CO to 10.00 10 12.00 to 15.00 to 8.0c to 100.00 to 20.00 to 10.00 to 12.00 to 12.00 to 2.00 to to 6.00 to 40.CO to 50.00 to '■50 to 25.00 to 50.00 50.00 3C.00 10.00 10.00 to to 10.00 to to 8 00 to 8.00 to 8.00 6.00 50.00 to 15.00 tc to to to 4. co to .75 to to 6.0 o to ■5. 00 to to to to 30.00 to 60.0c 40.0c 25.00 30.00 15.00 15.00 20.00 3.00 75.00 33.00 8. 00 1 50 2.00 20.0a 50.00 Contrary to general CLEVELAND expectations, a near- ly normal supply of stock was available for the Christmas market for which the mild weather a few days previous was partly respon- sible. Everything sold at better prices than ever before, so all records were substantially surpassed. Fancy grades of cut stock dominated the market. Some excellent buddleia was offered. Christmas greens generally were iu rather low supply. A few paper white narcissus and freesias were available. Dullness reigned upon the wholesale market December 26 and 27. Receipts of stock were light but were more than sufficient to meet the feeble demand. December 28 the market re- sumed its normal tone and demand appeared equal to the supply. An abundance of stock is in sight in the ranges of the growers and will be sufficient to take care of a heavy Jan- uary and February business. The gradual slowing up of business in the shops has already made many men available for greenhouse work. The real time of trial for the trade is over and better times and conditions are discernible upon the horizon. Christmas business CINCINNATI was excellent. High prices tended to keep the consumers away from cut flowers, but the plant business more than made up for it in volume. Growers practi- cally cleaned up their stock of plants and few retailers had any substantial amount left over after the close of the business. Roses are still scarce and clean up regularly. The carnation market has eased up considerably. Lilies are in fair supply that satisfies present demands. A few poinsettias may be had, but most of these were cut for the Christmas business. Stevia and snapdragon continue to sell well. Sweet peas are snapped up as fast as they come in. Violets, lily of the val- ley, and orchids are not selling well. Other offerings are narcissus, forget- me-not and calendula. Supply and demand NEW YORK were about balanced during the interim between Christmas and New Year's — prices showing only a moderate differ- ence. To those who remembered the New Year's demand for many years is small compared with Christmas there were no disappointments, but a disposition by many dealers to put values on their goods not justified by market conditions resulted in carry- ing over stock which might otherwise have been moved. A fairly large sup- ply of roses arrived Tuesday with a small proportion of shorter grades, which were easily disposed of; the higher grades moving slowly. Busi- ness was about as usual Tuesday, after which things slowed down to dullness. Beauties held their brim until Mon- day, but the supply Tuesday exceed- ed the demand, although it was not by any means large. Plenty of carnations were to be had and they did not clean up. No one was dis- posed to cut under the going price to any great extent. Violets did not re- cover from the blow they got Christ- mas and sales dragged. Cattleyas were even firmer in price than Christ- mas owing to a smaller supply and quite a few of these were unsold. Lilies were firmly held and pink lilies sold well. Calendulas, yellow daisies and wall flowers met with mod- erate demand. Smilax and asparagus were in evidence everywhere — more than enough for ordinary require- ments and gardenias of quality were held at a high level. With no unusual demand prices have been well main- tained during the holidays. (Continued on page 21) 20 HORTICULTURE January 4, 1919 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers Now Address, liS West 2«th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 2200, 2201. Madison Square. i — 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 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consi'fnmfHts Solicited Phone Farravnt 43M WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th Street, New York I elephon :. St KM !>.(.- Madison 3q.uare RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST lots* WEST Sieth ST CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED NEW YORK •BONE I |°* { FARBAGDT 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 For.most and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE » First Class Marker tm a& CUT FLOWERS * Wuloughby St Brooklyn H« ' I. C. FORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK HIE ROSES, FANCY W1I0IS A Full Line of All, CUT FLOWERS. Telephone 3870 Farragut. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST !2»V«5gTAgfSw£&" TBLBPBONB A foil Use of Chelee Oat Flewar Stack fer all » anuses. 21SI 1©S» FAKaiact 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 HE?* "***"• |\SI .s*V 1X1 \k# B7* I Ofial *B£ 130 West 28th Street ■=- ITC eTVl ««•% 1^1 W E. I ^9 CD , New York AGENT FOB CAKILLO'S CATTLEYA8 HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK WHOI SS-S7 NA/oss-t 26tl TsUaihaaas. II — W10 Madison Square MACRJCK L. GLASS. ' Itreat Consignments Setletsa. NBW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special " Fancy and Extra. ** " No. i and culls. . Russell. Hadiey Euler, Mock, Key Arenberg. Hoosier Beauty W ard . H i Uincdon Ki Harney, Taft Ophelia. Sunburst < Carnations 1*1 firt if Will First Pirt it Will ••■ill let 28 tieuBtij Die. 31 1918 1918 5 coo to IOO.OO 60.00 10 I25.OC 35-oo to jO.OO 25.00 tc 0O.OC 5 °° to 25.00 6 00 !c JJ.OC IO.OO 10 50.00 8 to tc •5.0c IO.OO to 50.00 8 00 M 40.0c 8.oo to 40.00 8co te 15.0c 8.oo to 30.00 8.00 tc 20.0c 8 oo to 25.00 6 00 te 1 5.0c 8. co to 25.00 8-00 to 15.0c B.oo to 25.00 10.00 to ss.oc o.oo to 12.00 4.00 to 12.00 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We hare a numerous clientage of New York City buyera and the disssai ea> eeeds our supply. This Is especially true of Roses. We have every facility ani 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, Pres. REED (& KELLER 12% West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all onr ••til Dssigns, Baskets, Win Wirk & Noveltii; and are dealers in Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists' Requisites Boston Floral Supply Go. 34 7 -35" Cambridge St., Boston Headquarters for CYCAS, BASKETS, WIRE DESIGNS and WAX FLOWERS Send for price list if you have not re- ceived one. WILLIAM MACKIE WHOLESALE FLORIST 105 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Consignments Solicited TELEPHONE: FARRAGCT 7S» ROBERT DYSART CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple methods of correct accounting' especially adapted for florists' use BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED 40 STATE STREET . BOSTON Telephone Mala &g When writing Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture January 4, 1919 HORTICULTURE 21 Flower Market Reports (Continual from page 19) Christmas trade was ROCHESTER very heavy. Roses of good quality were rapidly disposed of. Violets were good. Orchids were seen in limited quantities except the cypripediums, which were plentiful. A small quan- tity of paper white narcissus and freesias were on the market and sold well. Lilies, likewise. Carnations of pink and white sold readily at the ad- vanced price but very few red carna- tions were to he had. Cyclamen took the place of the azalea in the plant trade. The stock of begonias was large and although more' difficult to handle was a good seller. Normal in quality and quantity, although a few good ones were seen, poinsettias sold on sight. An unusual amount of greens and quantities of artificial baskets were disposed of. The flower market ST. LOUIS broke on carnations, Dec. 24th while roses held firm. In general the supply was scarce but the situation was apparent- ly well taken care of and the whole- saler by judicious distribution helped to solve an unusual situation. There was an excellent demand for bulbous stock as well as the usual Christmas greens. CHRISTMAS IN CHICAGO. Another Christmas Day is gone and everyone connected with the trade has had new experiences, and not all pleasant nor profitable by any means. Whoever was responsible for the height to which prices climbed, even before advertised Christmas prices went into effect, all suffered more or less from the effects on Christmas orders, the loss varying according to the class of trade each retailer served. Those whose customers used carna- tions found themselves quite unable to dispose of stock which cost them from $1(1 to $20 per 100 and prepared to let the wholesalers keep it, to hav- ing it left on their hands. Impossible as it may seem, some growers had held back stock which had been sell- ing at the above quotations for ten days only to have it worthless when Christmas arrived. Some roses ar- rived in the same condition, advanc- ing even further the prices of the higher grades and making it more desirable than ever to use all the plants and prepared materials that the market afforded. To the retailer whose patronage comes from the wealthier class the situation had its J. J. CO AN, Inc. Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th Street, NEW YORK FarrtgufMia'and 589i Everything in Cut Flowers J. K. IM "A LB40BR INTBB WBDLBSUB C >\§\IISSIOM THAOB FOR OVBK THIRTT TBARS " ROSENS! I WANT ROSES! Have a demand for more than I can supply. Rose Growers Call or Write 118 West 28th St. NE\V YORK TELEPHONES Funiut 187 and Sow NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies, Lonfriflorum Lilies, Specioaum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Violets Dahlias CsJendu&s. Sweet Peas Gardenias Adian turn Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, & Spren (ioo bunches) . Last Part of Wiak ending Dec. 26 1911 25.00 10 60.00 10.00 10 20.00 s.co to I 2. OO 6.00 to 10.00 8.00 to 12.00 •75 to to 1.00 5.00 to to 10.00 25. CO to 50.00 to 1 .00 12.00 to 20.00 15.00 to 25.00 First Part »t Will beginning Dec. 30 1911 50.00 10.0c 5.00 4.00 4.t. Order from your dealery or direct from us. l«0e. »0c. postpaid. , Samples Ir-ce. HENRY A. DREER, I 7)4 Chestnut Street;*" Philadelphia. In the Coming 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 business. Over 30 years' active practice Ex- perienced personal. ronsclentlous service. Write for terms. Address SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Tnion Building Washington, D. O. A STIC A ForGninhnsi Glazing USE IT NOW F. 0. PtEflCE CO. 17 W. BIOMWH WWYOM 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. r.LASS FOB GREENHOUSES Our prices can be 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 Vartck Ave*. Brooklyn, N. Y. Little Ads. That Bring Big Returns Little Ads. In our Classified Bayers' Direc- tory bring big returns to both advertiser Any i hint 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 to you. 24 II O KT I CULTURE January 4, 1919 Kind Greenhouses KEEP SUMMER WITH YOU THE WHOLE YEAR ROUNO On account of their sturdy special construction which permits of gTeat strength without the need of heavy shadow casting supports, these bouses are bo warm and sunny that they are filled with a riot of bloom and fruit when Jack Frost has stripped the garden of Its beauty. The ventilating and heating systems are the result of years of experience In bonding for professional growers. Things Just have to grow In a King. Ask 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 Tonawaida, N. Y. v: BRANCH OFFICtS : AU Mir Sunlight.. All Day Houses. New Toik. 10 E. 43d Sheet Boston, 113 Stat* Street Sctanton. 30) Irvine t'eime GULF CYPRESS Greenhouse Materials Pecky Cypress Bench Lumber GLASS Gulf Cypress HOTBED SASH ALL KINDS AND SIZES Unglazed, 85c. op Glazed, $2.05 up Me€row>htai)MaierialQ> 1290-1323 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, N. Y. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating Ask Yo. Dealer hoe It NICOTINE MFG. Cf. ST. LOUIS 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 Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. O. KAIN8 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 tile 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, Re- juvenating Neglected Trees and Practical Tree Surgery. Profusely Illustrated. 400 pages. 6% x 8 lnchea. Cloth. Net, $2.00. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 haeui St., BMtn, Haas. 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/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 HORTICUL- TURE at publisher's price, $1.50. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer St., Boston, Macs. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXIX JANUARY 11, 1919 No. 2 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 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 214-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. WHITE LILAC Splendid well grown stock at $2.00 per bunch. Pussy Willow 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 per bunch of a dozen sprays. Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants. Greens, Ribbons and Supplies. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The Wh» Grandifiora Printed 50 Dwarf Inimitable 50 s M.vi.v. Tr. pit. Scarlet Glow (Michell's) . .¥0.50 liniitlre 40 /.urieli SO America, or Globe of Fire .50 Splentlens ALSO FOB TIIK 1.50 Oz ¥8.00 8.50 4.(KI 5.00 1.50 1000 F.VI Al KKA S Is Candldisslma $0.10 Gymnooarpa 15 III NBBRGIA. mixed Colors ¥0.15 $0.80 BRBENA. Michell's Manimoiii Fancy. Tr. (ikl Blue $0.30 Fink 30 Scarlet SO Slri I 80 White SO Mixed 30 112 jr.' .oo .50 Oz. Sl.i.l 1.85 L85 1.86 LOO \ IMA. Alba $0.16 S0.O0 Alba l'ura 15 .60 Rosea 15 .60 Mixed 15 .50 I, OTHEK SKASONABLK SKKIIS, 1U LBS AND Sllll.lt> FLORIST. SEND FOR M 1IOI.KSA I.K PRICE LIST. HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 518 Market Street, Phila. KELWAY 8 SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS (personally selected strains) WHOLESALE ONLY Write lor Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGP0RT, Eng. Special Gladiola Ordei AMERICA, CHICAGO, H ALLEY, FRANCES KING, NIAGARA, SCHWABEN. $18.00 30.00 20.00 18.00 35.00 35.00 AMERICAN BULB CO. 110 W. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. ROMAN J. IRWIN 108 West 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. "OTHEB 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 Kins;. White, Bright Pink, Bright Red, Delicate Pink, $0.00 per 1000. Bupberb Red and Delicate Salmon (Prize Medal Winners), $17.50 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Bid*., PHILADELPHIA. PA. SIM'S Selected Comet Tomato Seed The Best for Growing Under Glass $5.00 per Ounce WILLIAM SIM CLIFTONDALE, MASS. 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. Ftowerfield, L. I., N.Y. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 166 W. 23rd St., NEW YORK FIRST, LAST, BEST Hudson Valley Maid Tomato Has no eq.ua] for earliness and produc- tiveness. Try it — result will please you. Trial Size, 25 Cents. 1000 Seeds, $1.00. ROMANS HYACINTHS, 13 to 15 c/m. SWEET PEAS, Winter Flowering Spencer, best varieties. I. II. II M GIGANTEUM, from cold storage, in cases of 350. CYCLAMEN SEED, finest American grown, new varieties. CINERARIA BEGONIA "NICE" STOCKS. ETC. Send us a card stating kind and quantities wanted and will give you special price*. J.M.TH0RBURN&C0. 5$ Barclay Street Through to 54 Park Plata NEW YOBK CITY J. BOLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Growers and Seed Distribu- tors for One Hundred Years WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE To Market Gardeners and 11 arista Pratt and Light Sta„ BALTIMORE. MD. STU^ Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, CORP. 47-54 North Market Street BOSTON, MASS. J. P. ACKERMAN, Originator TJLSTEB PABK, N. Y. 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 Day St., NEW YORK and O RANGE, CONN When writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture January 11, 1919 HORTICULTURE 27 F" E R IM S Per 100 Per 1000 BOSTONS 2% Inch *6.00 H5-00 KOOSKVEL.T8 ... " 6-00 46.00 WHITMANI " 6.00 SO.OO TEDDY, JK " 6.00 50.00 VERONA " 6.00 60.00 Order either direct or through S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Sole Agents Philadelphia, Pa. HENRY H. BARROWS, WHITMAN, MASS. Nephrosis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 inch pots, extra heavy, $35.00 per hun- dred; 6 Inch, $75.00 per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, ™™. 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. Sales Representatives for JCMUS roehks ( <>., Rutherford, N. J., Special Agents for BON ARBOR CHEMICAX COMPANY, and Special Agents for It. n\MMOM> TRACT, INC.. "GLADIOIJ." Muller-Sealey Co., Inc. 47 W. 42nd Street, NEW YORK CITY ROSES NEW ROSE PREMIER A i rn-s between Ophelia and Russell Growth and habits of Ophelia, Willi flowers of the Russell type. Almost as large as Beauty. Color: deep rose pink. Prices, Own Root Plants ion :.-,n soo iooo (30,00 $70,110 MJSjOO .T25O.00 1 6.00 per 100 additional for grafts. You ran get it if yon order early. COLUMBIA Disseminated last season, tried out and lias made good. Cross between Ophelia and Shawyer; C. U. LIGGIT, clear, true pink, about the shade of Shawyer, One of the bic Roses. 100 1000 Own Root Plants $17.00 $150.00 STANDARD V A RI KTIES— OWN ROOT Hadbv White Killarney Koosier Beauty Killarney Brilliant Mrs. diaries Russell Sunburst Ophelia Double White Killarlie.v Mrs. Ceo. Shawyer Pink Killarney Radiance Maryland Mrs. Aaron Ward Richmond Kaiserin Office: Prices on Application I 325 BULLETIN BUILDING t PHILADELPHIA, PENNA. BOBBSNK & ATKiftS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are subscribers to the Nurserymen*. Fund for Market Development, also "Say It With Flowers" Publicity Campaign. GLADIOLI and DAHLIAS We have purchased the entire stock of J. I>. Moore and can make attractive price.. Send for list. B. Hammond Tracy, Inc. WENHAM, MASS. FROM NEW YORK COLD STORAGE $&<^c! LILY 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 ■ill '■7x~ L. I A D V Page Ackerman. ,T. P. 211 Allen. .1. K 4.-, American I! u 1 b Co 26 Anderson. S. A. . 11 Aphlne Mfg. Co.. 47 Barrows, n. H.. 27 Bnyersdorfer, II. Co 45 Bay Stale Niir series 28 Bloomingdale's. . 40 Bobblnk & At kins 27 I'.nddiiiKtun Co., Inc., A. T 89 Bolgiano \- Sen. 26 I'- ii B t o n Floral Supply Co 44 Brack, .r. & Sons. _:<; Breitmoyors, J. S.i, is 4(1 Budlong, .1. A.. . 41' Banyard, A. T.. . 10 Harnett Bros. . . . 26 Bnrpee, w. A. ,v Co 26 18 Carter's Tested Seeds. Inc .".0 Chase, Homer V. ::7 I'nar Child s, John Lewis 26 Clarke, I> S..ns. 4n Coan, J. .T 45 Cooke, Geo. H... 40 Conard & Jones, 2s Cowee, W. .T 44 Cottage Gardens Nurseries 2S Craig Co . Unlit. 27 Danker 40 Dards 4(i Dreer, H. A 34 Duulop, John H. 41 Dysart. R 44 Edwards Folding Box Co .". . . 42 Bsler, J. G 47 Farqubar, R. ,V- J. Co 3» Fengar. E. \\\. . . 28 Ford, M. (' II Ford, \V. P 44 Froment, II. E.. 44 Galvin, Tln.s. F.. 41 Gasser Co., J. M. 41 Graham & Son. A 41 Page Grakelow, Chas. H 41 Glide P.ros. Co... 40 Hail Asso 47 Hart. Geo. It.. .. 42 Hentz & Nash. . 4.". Hess & Swoboda. 41 Hews & Co., A. II 40 Hill Co., E. G.... 42 Hill, D. Nursery Co 28 Irwin, R. J 26 Johnston Bros. . . 4o Easting, W. F. Co 12 Kelway & Son. . 20 Kervan Co 44 King Construc- tion Co 44 Knoble Bros 41 Kroeschell Bros. 47 Kueliler. \V. II.. 44 K.iltllliller 4(1 Lange, H. F. A.. 41 Lemon Oil Co... 47 I.igffit, C. D 27 Page McHutchison Co. 34.-37 Marshall, W. E. & Co 26 McKenzie, John. 41 Meenan, Chas. E. 42 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 47 Michell, H. F. Co. 26 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 42 Millung, Chas.... 45 Muller-Sealey Co. 27 Murray, Samuel. 40 Nicotine Mfg. Co. 47 Niessen, Leo Co. 42 Palmer, W. J. & Son 41 Park Floral Co.. 4l[ Parshelsky Bros. 47 Penn the Florist. 40 Pennock. S. S. Co 25 Peterson & Sons. J. A 28 Pierce Co., F. O. 47 I'ierson, A. N... 25 l'ierson, F. R... 2.". Pulverized Ma- nure* Co 46 Page Randalls Flower Shop 41 Reed & Keller... 44 Reidel & Meyer. 44 Keiil Edw 42 Reuter, L. J Co. 2S Robinson, Henry M. Co 44 Robinson, H. M. & Co 42 Roehrs, J. Co... 28 Roland, Thomas. 41 Rosery, The 40 Sehwake, Chas. Co 27 Seketigor, Adam. 40 Sheridan, W. F. 44 Siebrecht, Geo. C. 44 Siggers & Sig- gers 47 Sim, Win 26 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co. aa Smith. Elmer D. & Co 28 Smith, P. J 44 Smith. W. & T. Nursery Co 28 Smith. The "flor- ist 41 Smith & Fetters Co 41 Page Smyth, Win. J-- 41 Stumpp, G. B. M. 40 Stumpp & Walter Co 20 Thorburn, J. M. & Co 26 Totty, Chas. H.. 28 Tracy, B. Ham- mond 27 Trepel, C. C 40 United Cut Flow- er Co 44 Vincent, R., Jr.. & Sons Co 2.. Wants, For Sale, etc 46 Warhurton 41 Weber, F. C 41 Weiss, Herman.. 44 Wilson 40 Wood Bros 41 Woodruff, S. D. & Sons 26 Young, A. L 44 Young, John 44 Young & Nugent. 44 Zech & Mann 42 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS by advertising your goods in the Horticulture Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 28 HORTICULTURE January 11, 1919 Cyclamen Giganteum Seed We offer to the trade our own grown and carefully selected strain of Cyclamen Seed, which for the past nine years has had our personal attention, and we feel confident in saying that no better strain can be had anywhere. Fairy Queen, large magnificent frilled white, with crimson eye. Salmon King (extra select), a semi-double salmon, very large and free-flowering, very showy. Rosa Giganteum bright rosy pink with red eye, very free-flowering; one of the finest pink we ever had. Older standard varieties, but greatly improved and carefully selected for seed, as follows : Glory of Wandsbek, in light and dark Victoria, white, tipped with pink, fringed shades of salmon. edge. , c Daybreak, delicate pink, very beautiful. Wine Red, very large and fine. pure White> yery krge Christmas Cheer, Blood Red. White-Pink eye, very large and fine. Rosea Superba, deep shell pink. Lavender, dark and light shades, very Magnifica, dark rose pink, very fine. beautiful. J. A. PETERSON & SONS CINCINNATI, OHIO Juliu • Kin Company MEN 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 W»WeW« tmd Retail NORTH ABINGTON, MASS. OHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS MADISON, IM. J. S5rto\As Queen Canna Awarded Certificate of Merit at S. A. F. & 0. H. New York Convention. And 100 other notable kinds. Always ask for SWASTIKA BRAND CANNA8. The pONARD & |-J=-| WEST GROVE VJONES CO. | 31 I PENN..U.S.A. Boool PH>. P~. Aatola* Wi>t»r. Vln-Pm. Wt »rt lubtcribrri tt tki Nursirymtn' s Fund fir Mar kit Divtlofmtnt CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied Price list now ready THE D. HILL NDRSEfiY GO. Evergreen Specialist*. lar(»t Grower* In America BOX 415. DUNDEE, ILL. SEKD OF NICHOLSON'S SELECTED GYPSOPHILA FOR WINTER FORCING The Popular Boston Market Strain. A paying crop. Quick results, low temperature, easy culture. Sow now anil at ten day intervals for succession. Cultural directions for the asking. Vi oz., 65c; 1 oz., $2.00; 3 oz., $5.00. L. J. REUTER CO. Plant Brokers 329 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltuam, Mass. Specialists in Specimen Stock for Landscape Work Hardy Rhododendron*, Azalea*. Boxwood*. Hollies and a Complete Lin* of Conlferou* Evergreen*. WRITE FOR PRICES Cottage Garden* Nssrsaries, lac. EUREKA CALIFORNIA NURSERY STOCK Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrub*, Small Fruits, Clematis, Kvercreens and Roses. Write for Trade List W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Gum, N. Y. We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Ave. IBVINGTON, N. J. January 11, 1919 HORTICULTURE INCREASE YOUR OUTPUT AND YOU WILL MAKE MONEY Never before, in the history of the florist industry, has there been such a demand for practically every line of stock, and never has there been such a marked shortage of supply. The war ended (so to speak) almost as suddenly as it began. At the be- ginning, there were large stocks of everything, but these gradually dwindled, and in many instances, were lost entirely. Upon the signing of the armistice, it was of course im- possible for a florist (like a manu- facturer), to turn to raw material and either increase or decrease the sup- ply on short notice, so that today, coupled with the many restrictions that hampered the florist business, they find themselves far off from meeting the demands of their trade because there are not enough stocks to work on. An article was just noticed in one of the trade papers by W. W. Hoopes, of Hoopes Brothers & Thomas, Nur- serymen, of West Chester, Pa., in which it is stated that the nursery- business does not return the profit it should. Personally, I feel it is this way to a large extent with the florist busi- ness, especially with the grower. No one can deny that it calls for hard and constant effort with an "Always on the job" idea. There Is considerable waste of product, that cannot always be avoided, and for that reason alone, it behooves every florist to educate the flower and plant buying public that they will have to pay a fair price for cut flowers, etc. An important point for the florist to keep in mind is that during the period of the war, due to many reasons, not a few florists quit the business. Some few will resume, while others will not. This has created two effects that are now apparent: The first is a shortage of cut flowers, and the second, good prices for what is available. The war has taught the trade, like many other industries, valuable les- sons. It has discouraged waste, it has encouraged a closer application to business, and really, many of us won- der how we went through it and sur- vived. For 1919, every florist should re- solve upon a few important things, re- membering that it is our business that really keeps us, and I have always dwelt on the theory that it should command the most, and our best at- tention. 1. Don't grow surplus for specula- tion. It has a tendency to lower prices. 2. Get fair prices for your products, especially where fine quality and good trade demand it. 3. Avoid waste in all forms. It surprises one to know how this pulls down the credit side of the ledger. 4. Try and have what your trade demands. Get back gradually into your regular channel of crops, elimi- nating the things that do not pay, and keeping in vogue the methods that you found made you, during the war, help yourself. One might go on indefinitely citing suggestions that would prove valuable, and let me conclude in saying, "Keep the florist industry on a high plane." Don't make it a cheap business; make it a paying proposition. Just think Lir, how many of you spent some years of ,\c-, apprenticeship to learn the business, (t.,.,. some serving without pay. Are you not entitled to the same return of profit as any other line? Certainly, yes; and it lies within the province of every florist to make his business profitable. Study market conditions as applied to cut flowers and plants; observe the law of sup- ply and demand, as is done in every industrial business; and then make your price. Because carnations brought a dollar a dozen a year ago, that has no bearing on what you can get today. Grow sufficient stock to meet all nor- mal demands, and which will be taken at a profitable price. Don't grow stock just to fill up benches, unless you are sure you can sell it at a profit. Re- member it costs time and money to produce it. Try to figure a market before you grow it, — and after all, don't have empty greenhouses; nothing deterio- rates more rapidly. Make them work for you. I did not want to use the words spoken today by a prominent grower in Philadelphia, but it might not be amiss, although I never believe in rub- bing it in. He said that many florists were ill; they needed a tonic that would boost them. Nlow, it's better to take the medicine yourself than to have it administered, so let's all wake up, if we have been sick, and prepare for a larger spring trade than was ever experienced. A Boosteb. tor *U GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. At the next meeting of the club on January 21 officers will be installed; after necessary business has been transacted there will be an enter- tainment and collation and dancing. Ladies are cordially invited to this meeting. The club has unanimously voted to hold a Victory banquet, and February 26 has been selected as the date in Horticultural Hall. Tickets are $2.50 each and are limited to 400. They can be obtained at the club meeting on January 21 from any of the officers or members of the executive committee. A special booklet commemorative of this banquet will be prepared and dis tributed to all who attend. W. N. Craig, Secy. VICTORY GARDENS. Response to the appeal for the planting of "war gardens" in the sea- son of 1918 was made by some five millions of our people. How great was the accomplishment of their ef- fort cannot be stated in cold figures; it defies compilation; but in every part of the land the work of the home-food producers has made its benevolent influence felt. Hard as the strain has been upon our re- sources, we have been enabled to meet it. Now we as a nation face a further duty. This is to meet the obligation resting upon us to help in feeding the destitute people of the ravaged and plundered populations of the east. How is this to be met? The success of the past year tells us. Let the "war gardens" of 1918 be replanted and cultivated as "Victory Gardens." Let their resources be doubled, as the National Commission suggests, and the work will be accom- plished. It is a matter of urgency. We may look to see it so recognized. — Boston Post. 30 HORTICULTURE January 11, 1919 HORTICULTURE VOL. XXIX JANUARY 11, 1919 NO. 2 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 (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 of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page INCREASE YOUR OUTPUT AND YOU WILL MAKE MONEY— A Booster 29 THE GARDENER AND HIS RECOMPENSE— M. C. Ebel, portrait 31 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston 29 Massachusetts Horticultural Society 32 American Carnation Society 33 Westchester New York Horticultural Society and N. Y. State Fruit Growers' Association 39 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS: The Publicity Campaign 33 POPULAR SELLING WINTER FLOWERING PLANTS — Primula malacoides — Illustration 35 THE PLANT IMPORT TANGLE 35 OBITUARY — A. W. Vose — Van Earl Leavitt — Capt. George E. Kirk— E. Y. Teas— Wm. H. Coldwell — Wm. H. Amling 36-37 SEED TRADE— Investigate Quality of Seed— Regula- tions for the Importations of Seeds — Disinfect Seed Potatoes Before Planting — Nitrate at Cost 38 Seed Trade Notes 37 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: "Say It With Flowers" — A. Pochelon 40 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia. Rochester, St. Louis 43 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: St. Louis, Washington 37 Chicago, Philadelphia, New York 45-46 MISCELLANEOUS: Victory Gardens 29 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 33 Restrictions Removed 38 Visitors' Register 37 News Notes 37 Catalogues Received 39 The dropping of wreaths and floral trib- Flowers by utes from air pianos has been more or less airplane ln vogue in Europe during the war and for the last few days at Oyster Bay. While it is possible to carry and deliver flowers by airplane. it will probably be a long time before it is put in prac- tice. Flowers are bulky when packed, liable to freeze in high altitudes, and the airplane is therefore not a promising vehicle, for florists' delivery — but it will un- doubtedly be used for certain special occasions. Which of our enterprising florists will be the first to use it? There are now indications that the Business spring trade will come in considerably improvement larger volume than last year. While higher taxes and another government loan arc in sight there is the expectation that that loan will be the last and that taxes may be gradually reduced. Labor has already become easier and it now looks that very soon there will lie no acute shortage. The difficult}- of getting labor has caused the postponement of much building and landscape improvement which it is likely will be undertaken, during the coming season. Every reader of HORTICULTURE Plant embargo a should now realize what the en- blow to horticulture forcement of the new plant embargo which takes effect June 1st next will mean to the horticultural trade. It means among other things, the complete exclusion of all nur- sery and greenhouse stock for forcing purposes, and prac- tically all trees, shrubs, woody vines, conifers, rhododen- drons, roses, boxwood, bay trees, etc.. used for outdoor planting and decoration. It is questioned whether the action taken by the Eederal Horticultural Board is in accordance with the law as enacted by Congress: it seems certain, however, that it was not intended as the spirit of this Act, that, the policies and destinies of the entire horticultural trade with its millions of dollars of in- vestment, should lie arbitrarily jeopardized by any un- wise or unjustified action on the part of that Board. Horticultural interests will suffer greatly by the appli- cation of the embargo and we believe that it will later be revoked, when its evil effect shall have been felt, but that will be too late to save from ruin, the victims of it- enforcement. The Massachusetts Horticultural So- Money prizes eietv is now considering — as are other societies engaged in similar work — the proper course to pursue in carrying on its work in the immediate future — with the curtailed use of coal and shortage of labor, few establishments arc in position to grow material suitable for exhibition, and with the ex- ception, perhaps, of orchids, there i- very much material iii existence. The average grower is endowed with more or less public spirit and takes pride in exhibiting his products whether money prizes are offered or not. Usually he regards the money prize as an offset to his ex- pense in making an exhibit. The value of the money prize lies in making it large enough to attract competi- tion and thus stimulate enthusiasm for high grade ex- hibits. To be effective it should be announced long in advance so that the proper material may be grown. A good flower show cannot be staged without long prepa- ration, and ample time for this work is quite as impor- tant as the money prize. We believe that better result- will be had by concentratinu funds for more attractive- prizes in larger exhibitions. We understand that the Massachusetts Horticultural Society is now considering the advisability of holding a lame orchid show in 1920. January 11, 1919 HORTICULTURE THE GARDENER AND HIS RECOMPENSE By M. C. Ebel In broaching the subject of the gar- dener and his recompense, I am not unmindful of the fact that I am ven- turing on troublesome waters and courting criticism from many direc- tions, but if the effort proves succes- ful in stirring up a discussion among those gardeners who are capable of taking an active interest in the wel- fare of their profession, but who ap- pear to lack all interest in it, I shall be satisfied that it has not been in vain. The question of recompense is of vital interest to most gardeners, but there has always seemed to be an aversion to refer to it when gardeners are in conference. Preachers, doctors, and lawyers do not avoid it when they confer for their mutual benefit, and no sound reason can be advanced why gardeners should refrain from discuss- ing what should constitute a just com- pensation for the services they can render any more than those engaged in other vocations doing so. Before we approach the subject fur- ther, however, let it be distinctly un- derstood that this is not the introduc- tion to a propaganda with an ultimate motive of unionizing the gardening profession, for I am already on record as strongly opposed to any such ac- tion, because it is unprofessional and impractical. I am simply endeavoring to bring to light some of the unfav- orable conditions which are mainly re- sponsible for the failure of the aver- • age gardener, vested with responsi- bilities, to receive what he is justly entitled to, to be at all commensurate with what men, engaged in other fields of endeavor and assuming no greater responsibilities, are receiving. I do believe that there are small places limited to lawns, shrubs, flower and vegetable gradens. comprising in all but a few acres, with little or noth- ing to occupy the gardener's time, in winter and. where a gardener, con- tent with such a position, receiving $75 to $85 a month with cottage and usual privileges, is as well compen- sated as is the average country min- ister, lawyer or physician of a small community, though the latter have to devote considerable time and money in study before they can obtain a de- gree to practice. But, when it comes to country estates in which large amounts of money have been invest- ed, the situation becomes an entirely different one. Take, for instance, an up-to-date country estate, even of moderate size, where the gardener in charge, wheth- er under the title of superintendent or merely gardener, has responsibilities that continually occupy his time and attention, and where any laxity on his part may be the cause of much dam- age, simply through the acts of the elements causing destruction to valu- able plantings, while on more preten- tious places, the responsibilities in- crease and frequently include the charge of modern farms with all the departments they comprise, as well as gardens and greenhouses. It is among this class of gardeners that the M. C. Ebel value of the services rendered is not as generally recognized as it should be. To assume that a gardener, entrust- ed with property in which the expen- diture of thousands, yes, in many cases hundreds of thousands of dol- lars, were involved in the develop- ment, with a greenhouse range hous- ing valuable collections of plants, ac- cumulated through many years of cul- ture and care, that might be entirely destroyed by one night of neglect, and in some instances with the additional care of valuable cattle, not to mention the many other departments of a com- plete country estate, is properly paid at $150 a month or thereabouts, with a cottage and some privileges includ- ed, is not sound business principle. No business man would regard it so in the case of a superintendent of an in- dustrial plant, with no more invested in it than in a country estate such as has been described, and with re- sponsibilities far less hazardous re- ceiving an equivalent salary. And yet there are captains of in- dustry, financiers, and other men of affairs, owners of extensive country estates, who believe that their gar- dener is amply rewarded with such a meager salary as mentioned. In reasserting what I have often as- serted, that the failure in receiving proper recognition lies within the pro- fession itself, and that the owners of country estates are not entirely to blame for being able, as they believe, to secure capable gardeners to man- age their places at small salaries, will not be relished among the rank and file of gardeners. It is nevertheless true for the blame rests with irrespon- sible men, habitually looking for posi- tions, and claiming to be efficient gar- deners with few qualities to entitle them to the calling. These men, when they "hear of a job going," to use their phraseology, compete for it and in their anxiety to "land the job" will accept a wage that would put a present-day garden labor- er to shame to accept. It may seem strange, but it is so, that there are many estate owners who measure the standard of the gardener by these in- terlopers, because they have never come into contact with a gardener truly representative of the profession. What are the consequences? When a gardener thoroughly efficient in his vocation, but lacking the nerve of the regular job hunter, does apply for a position, which in the past has been occupied by what we may designate as mediocre gardeners, it is usually Impossible for him to convince the estate owner that he is justified in asking the salary he is entitled to. What is the remedy? You find me in the position of the politician, ad- vocating reforms without a solution to offer to bring them about. But all problems are solved in time, and if those interested in solving this im- portant problem of the gardener, will give some thought to it, we shall soon arrive at a practical solution. It is 32 HORTICULTURE January 11, 1919 most Important, first of all, that the estate owners be fully informed that there is a most decided difference be- tween the thoroughly practical gar- dener, who has acquired his knowl- edge through life long training, and those who possess but a haphazard knowledge gained through a few sea- son's work in gardens as laborers, do- ing odd jobs out of season, and then launching forth as full fledged gar- deners. It has been my experience in com- ing in contact with country estate owners, though there have been ex- ceptions, when the matter is properly presented to them, that, through ef- ficiency, economies In labor and in general expenditures result with will more than offset any difference be- tween a poorly paid, Incapable gar- dener, and a well paid, thoroughly re- liable gardener, who through his ef- ficiency obtains the greatest results at the least cost, that efficiency is pre- ferred. I have met gardeners who have oc- cupied one position for years, giving entire satisfaction to their employers, but receiving the same amount of pay that they received when they first ac- cepted the position. They were dis- satisfied and complaining, but were venting their grievances on those wholly disinterested in them, while lacking courage to approach their em- ployers, who in all probabilities felt that their gardeners were content with their lot. To such a gardener I offer the suggestion that he approach his employer in a businesslike manner, but not at a time when his financial horizon appears clouded; direct his at- tention to the fact that the cost of children's shoes have more than doubled In price In the past four years, and other living expenses In proportion, and if he is a reasonable employer, he will recognize the force of the argument. It he is not, let the gardener abide his time, and when a better opportunity present Itself, ac- cept it. Gardeners with "no encum- brances" must modify the argument, though no doubt even those so un- fortunate as to occupy single men's positions have felt the sting of the high cost of living. The question often arises, what should be a suitable salary for a gar- dener? There can be no agreed scale on which to base an answer, for there are no two places with conditions just alike, and it remains a matter of ne- gotiation between employer and em- ployee. It can be reiterated in this connection, however, that on but few of the extensive country estates, the gardeners are receiving salaries that are anywhere nearly in proportion to salaries received by men in other oc- cupations, whose positions entail no greater responsibilities than those of an estate superintendent. Before concluding, I am going to re- fer to a subject that has recently been much agitated in elite garden circles. Just why gardeners and the horticul- tural business should be singled out in a crusade against a practice as old and as far reaching as trade Itself, is not apparent, for the Federal Trade Commission states that investigation has revealed commercial bribery to be general throughout many industries. There are black sheep in every pro- fession and the gardening profession has never claimed immunity. There are unscrupulous lawyers; there are quack doctors; there are bad minis- ters; but their professions are not con- demned for it, so is it just to attempt to discredit the gardening profession for the misdeeds of a few in it. I can conscientiously declare that In my wide experience with men in all sta- tions of life that, taken as a whole, I have not found a more reputable or cleaner body of men than Is to be found among the professional gar- deners. In this proposed campaign to abol- ish the paying of gratuities or com- missions, many measures are outlined but no amount of new legislation, adoption of resolutions, or enactions of pledges will prove effective for there are already statutes on the books of most states to prohibit It, If they could be enforced. There is but one means to minimize the prac- tice and that is to lift those In posi- tion to be recipients of gratuities above the temptation of accepting them by adequately paying them for the services they render. It Is regrettable that almost Invar- iably the instigators of this discrimi- nation, which Governor Edge of New Jersey in vetoing a bill this year, di- rected solely at the horticultural In- terests, termed class legislation, are those usually guilty themselves of un- professional conduct in demanding re- bates of firms on business they may direct their way. It would indicate that the motive is selfish rather than altruistic, and with the purpose of casting suspicion to further their own aims. I have found that what most professional gardeners may lack in the suavity of men of other profes- sions, they possess in integrity and that their profession will bear as close scrutiny as any of the allied or other professions MASSACHUSETTS HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The Inaugural Meeting of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for the year 1919 will be held at Horti- cultural Hall, 300 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, at 12 o'clock noon, on Saturday, January 11, 1919. The business of the meeting will be the hearing of an Inaugural Address by the President, the report of the Board of Trustees, the reports of officers, and the reports of the chair- men of the various committees, which reports will be open for discussion and action. There will be also an exhibit of fruits and vegetables for which small prizes are offered: Apples, one plate Winter apples, twelve specimens; Pears, one plate Winter pears, twelve specimens; Cucumbers, four specimens; Lettuce, four heads; Mushrooms, twelve speci- mens; Tomatoes, twelve specimens; Collection of Vegetables, six varieties. The first of the winter course of lectures on horticultural subjects will be given at two o'clock by Dr. Will W. Tracy of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Washington. The sub- ject will be "Variental Adaptation of Vegetables to Local Conditions." The following program of lectures and discussions will be held during the season of 1919 at Horticultural Hall, Saturdays, at 2 o'clock P. M., un- less otherwise stated. January 11 — Varietal Adaptation of Culinary Vegetables to Local Con- ditions. By Dr. Will W. Tracy, U. S. Department of Agriculture, Washing- ton, D. C. January 18 — The Culture of Coni- fers. By A. H. Hill, Specialist in Evergreens, Dundee, 111. January 25 — Home Garden Fruits. Illustrated. By Prof. M. G. Kains, Columbia University, New York. February 1 — Gardening After the War. By Leonard Barron, Editor The Garden Magazine, Garden City, New York. February 8 — Land Drainage; Its History, Its Problems, and Its Possi- bilities. By Arthur E. Horton, Con- sulting Engineer, Lexington, Mass. February 15 — Protecting American Crop Plants Against Alien Enemies. Illustrated. By Dr. B. T. Galloway, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. William P. Rich, Secretary. Over 1,000,000 bushel dry beans were exported to Belgium July 1 to October 1. January 11, 1919 HORTICULTURE 33 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. The Publicity committees have been able to extend their plans as previ- ously announced so that the January and February magazine advertise- ments are now to appear in 33 na- tional magazines, instead of 27 as pre- viously arranged. The additions are Pictorial Review, McClure's, System, Christian Herald and Judge. Alto- gether, our list will provide a circula- tion of 12,000,000 for some of the ad- vertisements, and only a trifle less for others. In all of these advertisements our slogan, "Say it with Flowers," is para- mount. Our Promotion Bureau has had ample demonstration of the effi- cacy of this slogan through the numer- ous requests received for its service In individual transactions, from Pales- tine, South Africa, France, Great Brit- ain, Cuba, Brazil and other countries, the correspondents, without knowl- edge of us other than obtained through our advertising, sending their money with their requests, thus evi- dencing their pleasure in being able through us to make flowers their mes- sengers in the transmission of senti- ments from points most remote. What such business has amounted to here at home, we are, of course, unable to state, although many con- tributors to our fund who have been on the lookout for evidence of results from the campaign work advise us of their complete satisfaction with re- sults as brought to their knowledge, and cheques for their 1919 subscrip- tions are coming in accompanied by hearty endorsements of our plan of campaign. Our Promotion Bureau has just com- pleted the mailing of many thousands of pamphlets describing its direct serv- ice aids to those who, through their local advertising, desire to connect their establishments with the national magazine advertising. Any florist who has not received a pamphlet should write at once to the secretary for one. We have now entered upon the sec- ond year of the campaign, and are starting under conditions which are much more favorable than those we had to contend with last year. Prac- tically, the day for the suspension of any "non-essential" has passed, and flowers need no longer be tabbed with a bugaboo term. The public has ac- cepted our slogan, "Say it with Flow- ers" as forcefully suggestive, and it is up to us to make it a thousand times more impressive, that our products may be always in mind, and their pe-, culiar fitness as mediums for the con- veyance of sentiment readily recog- nized as occasions may arise. To attain this, money is needed, and the money must be provided by the florists themselves. It is estimated that there are between 15,000 and 20,- 000 florists in the country, yet last year we were able to collect a fund of less than $50,000 only. It may have been because our project was more or less experimental. This year there is no experiment about our work. We know what we are doing, and the amount of good we may expect. To every florist who has his busi- ness at heart, but who has not booked himself for a subscription to the 1919 Campaign, we are putting the ques- tion, "Are you with us? If not, why?" The 1918 Campaign. Previously reported $45,344.25 John H. Stalford, Bar Harbor, Me. 10.00 Strout's, Inc., Blddeford, Me 15.00 A. Rassinussen, New Albany, Ind. 25.00 J. Geo. Jurgens, Northport, N. Y. 5.00 Ernest J. Bush, Wilmington, N. C. 5.00 Frank Wlnans, Petoskey, Mich 5.00 Dealers' Helps 200.00 $45,609.25 Subscriptions close for year 1918 with the grand total of $45,609.25. The 1919 Campaign. Fund opens with contributions for four years amounting to $26,130.50. These sub- scriptions due now. Additional subscriptions, annually per year $26,130.50 E. C. Amling Company, Chicago.. 100.00 Gallivan Bros., Holyoke, Mass 10.00 T. D. Hefko, Mansfield, Wis 5.00 Total $26,245.50 John Young, Secretary, 1170 Broadway, New York. Jan. 4, 1919. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. The annual convention of the American Carnation Society is to be held in Cleveland, January 29 and 30, 1919. The members of the S. A. F. and O. H. are invited to join in this meeting and assist in making it a fit- ting trade celebration of the world- wide return of peace. There never existed better incentive to pack a bag and for a couple of days hobnob with fellow-craftsmen than this great meeting offers. The privations of war are over and the blessings of peace are again to be enjoyed. A day of better business ideals, better prices, better flowers, and a greater degree of co-operation, in all ramifications of the trade, is here, and upon its proper realization the success of the future vitally de- pends. The organized trade in Cleveland is keenly alive to the importance of this great occasion, and is preparing to do its utmost to make it a memorable one. It expects you to be present. NOTES. Charles R. Russell, superintendent of Mrs. Finley J. Shepard's estate in South Broadway, was elected presi- dent of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society. Other officers elected are as follows: John Grant, vice-president; Edward W. Neubrand, secretary; John Featherstone, treasurer, and William Jamison, recording secretary. keepers Association will be held tn Nashville on January 28-29-30-31, re- spectively. All persons interested in receiving programs or other informa- tion should write direct to G. M. Bent- ley, secretary-treasurer, Knoxville, Tenn. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CONTEMPLATED. Sullivan, Ind. — Edgar Beck, Maple Park Farm, vegetable house 30 x 150. The annual conventions of the Ten- nessee State Florists Association, the Tennessee State Fruit Growers Soci- ety, the Tennessee State Nurserymen's Association, and the Tennessee Bee- An orchid named "The Marshal Foch" and another called the "M Clemenceau" each won medals at a Royal Horticultural Society show held in London recently. The Marshal Foch is deep maroon with yellow-crested, mauve-tinted labellum, the M. Clemen- ceau is similar, with five heads on one stem. 34 HORTICULTURE January 11, 1919 Protest Against the Horticultural Import Prohibition You are, of course, familiar with the recent ruling of the Federal Horticultural Board at Washington which prohibits, after June 1, 1919, the importation of all plants and bulbs, in which the Nursery, Seed and Florist trade is interested, excepting the following few items: Lily bulbs, Lily of the Valley, Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus and Crocus — absolutely nothing else in the line of bulbs can be imported from any foreign, country. In the line of plants you may bring in fruit-tree stocks, seedlings, cuttings and scions of fruit trees, and you may import Manetti, Multiflora and Rugosa Rose stocks for budding or grafting but absolutely nothing else in the way of plants. Do you realize bow radical and far-reaching this embargo is, and how seriously it will affect, not only every importer, but every individual in the trade who handles bulbs, plants or cut flowers; from the largest importer down to the smallest grower, florist or dealer? There will be no Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Spireas, Araucarias, Dracaenas or Boxwoods. Orchids will only be a memory, and there will be missing in our stores and in our gardens, hundreds of other varieties of plants and cut flowers on which heretofore we have depended upon European sources and which were profitable for the American grower to develop and were a source of revenue to the retailer. Many of these subjects will never be produced in this country and such that, after years of preparation, may become developed here, will necessarily have to be sold at a price which will make them prohibitive to the average present purchaser of this class of stock. One of the peculiar points in this ruling of the Federal Horticultural Board, which we are unable to harmon- ize with the Board's effort to prevent the risk of importing dangerous pests, is the fact that they consider it safe to import Manetti, Multiflora and Rugosa Roses for budding and grafting purposes but do not consider it safe to let these same roses come in with named varieties (such as Killarney, Ophelia, Radiance or other sorts) grafted or bud- ded upon them. The root of the Manetti, the Multiflora or the Rugosa remains the same, but the top will be that of the named variety, i. e. Killarney, Ophelia, Radiance or whatever the variety may be and it is absolutely impossible for an insect to be imported on the one and not on the other, so, why should these Rose-stocks be per- mitted to come in (in which only a very few growers who graft or bud roses are interested or benefited) and the named varieties, in which practically everyone who grows and sells plants is interested, be excluded? Futhermore, if it is safe to import a Lily bulb, a Lily of the Valley, a Hyacinth. Tulip, Narcissus or Crocus, what infestation affects the hundreds of other bulbs that are excluded that justifies the Board to say, "You are not to bring in a Dahlia, Tuberous-rooted Begonia, Gloxinia, Gladiolus, Spanish Iris, Oxalis, Scilla, Snowdrop, Crown Imperial or other equally harmless bulb?" There have been two meetings of the Federal Horticultural Board at Washington, D. C, during the past six months — one of them on May 28, the other on October 18, to which all interested in this subject were invited to be present and to offer protests if any. At both meetings the Nurserymen's Association, as well as the Legislative Committee of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, and a number of individual grow- ers were present, all of whom gave valuable data for the proper enlightenment of said Federal Horticultural Board. They were most cordially received, attentively and patiently listened to — even thanked — for the information given, but that is all. Why all this information which was given in good faith has been turned down, the Federal Horticultural Board does not tell us; they simply say: "After June 1, 1919, you cannot import anything but the few items in bulbs, fruit-tree stocks and roses for grafting purposes noted above." Whether the action taken by the Federal Horticultural Board is in accordance with the law as enacted by Congress, which created their power, we do not feel competent to pass upon, but we are satisfied, however, and confident that it was not intended as the spirit of this Act, that the policies and destinies of the entire Horticultural Trade, with its millions of dollars of investment, should be placed in the hand of five (5) members of. the Depart- ment of Agriculture. Your Congressman has the means of finding this out, and if you will appeal to him for aid in the matter we are certain that he will investigate and see to it that such power, if it exists, is changed so that the Horticultural Trade will be placed in the high position to which it is entitled. Finally: For more than four years our country has cheerfully assisted and helped to keep a great portion of the Belgian population from starving: this embraces the gr^at plant-growing districts around Ghent and Bruges, where, before the war, upwards of one thousand nurseries were operated; a large part of whose products was exported to the United States. We have sent our kin and friends to bleed on the battlefields of devastated Belgium to help to return these people to freedom, and, now that this has been accomplished and they are preparing to take up their custom- ary vocations in anticipation of supporting themselves as they have always bountifully done before, and they come to us and offer us their horticultural specialties, as they did before the war (the majority of which we cannot procure elsewhere or which we cannot produce ourselves) we will have to hold our hands up in horror and say: "While we have cheerfully helped to feed and clothe you and while our soldiers have died on the battlefield to. give you your freedom, we cannot buy your Azaleas. Bay trees. Norfolk Island Pines, Rhododendrons, Palms, your Begonias, Gloxinias and other specialties (as badly as we need them i because there is a Federal Horticultural Board of five men in Washington who, while they have Do record that you have in the past sent us any insect pests that have been dangerous to our country, they fear that there may be such pests hidden away in your country and that these might, in leaf or soil, escape the rigid examination which your entomologists give them before you ship them, and that they might even escape the careful examination which our State and Federal Departments give them on their arrival here, and thus become a serious menace. While you continue to have our sympathy, we cannot think of purchasing your horticultural products!" Think it over, and if you want to assist to place Horticulture in its proper position, write to your Congressman at once. He will stand by what is right if you submit the facts properly to him. Henry A. Deber, 714-716 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. McTIitchisox & Co. 95 Chambers Street. New York, N. Y. January 11, 1919 HORTICULTURE 35 Primula malacoides THE PLANT IMPORT TANGLE. Secretary D. F. Houston of the Agri- cultural Department, Washington, has sent another reply to Senator Calder of New York, in response to a letter addressed to the Senator by Winfred Rolker. In this reply the Secretary refuses to interfere with the action of the Federal Horticultural Board and it will now rest with Congress to de- fine the rights of the Board, and to take action in protection of the flor- ists trade, sadly to be interfered with by this latest quarantining regulation to go into force June 1, 1919. The trade is again requested to take im- mediate action, if they object to such quarantining, by protesting with their respective Congressmen, Representa- tives as well as Senators of their State. Herewith a form of protest, which can be either copied verbatim and sent to the Washington Congressmen or changed according to the views and inclinations of each protesting florist and nurseryman. Landscaping Archi- tects, Park Superintendents, Private Gardeners, and anyone interested in the beautiful occupation to cultivate plants and their flowers, is requested to join in protesting. Following is the form of protest. Place and date 1919. Hon M. C. Washington, D. C. Sir: — Will you kindly oblige me, one of your constituents, by using your per- sonal influence with the Hon. D. F. Houston, Secretary of Agriculture, to rescind, revise, or modify the latest rules and regulations for the quaran- tining of imported plants and bulbs, issued by the Federal Horticultural Board, a sub-division of his depart ment, and to whom he relegated such work. To my best knowledge such ex- treme drastic, nearly total, exclusion of PLANTS and BULBS importations is not warranted by existing facts, nor by the conditions called for un- der Section 7 of the Plant Quarantine Act of August 20th, 1912, on which section the Board bases its authority. No disease nor dangerous insects are specified, no localities nor countries are named in the promulgation from where to expect such new dangers', only a general sweeping assertion Is made. Further only six varieties of bulbs are allowed entry, and these under impracticable restrictions, when hundreds or more equally innocent kinds of bulbs are excluded. Rose stocks for propagating are allowed en- try, but the rose plants, budded or grafted on such stocks are excluded, without any apparent cause or expla- nation. Why shall the Horticultural Trade of America be made to suffer in order to avert apparently much exaggerated dangers; a trade that has supported our government in the Liberty Loan Campaign and in the Red Cross work most loyally and at considerable per- sonal sacrifice. Are we, a body of more than 10,000 working florists, sini- 36 HORTICULTURE January 11, 1919 ply to be non-considered? And how- does this promulgation agree with the U. S. War Trade Board's pronounced desire to aid and support the indus- tries of our allies, and in first line those of countries devastated by the enemy, like poor Belgium? Surely, if nothing be done otherwise, an excep- tion should be made in favor of this country, the horticultural .products of which have in past years been largely and advantageously handled by our American trade. Please take prompt action with the Secretary of Agriculture in person, not with the "Federal Horticultural Board," by personal request for his reconsideration, and oblige, Yours very respectfully, Signature Obituary RESTRICTIONS REMOVED. Licenses will hereafter be freely is- sued for the importation into the United States of plants, trees, shrubs and vines, including bulbs, according to an announcement of the War Trade Board. The Board has removed these items from the list of import restric- tions and has so far revised its regu- lations regarding exports as to permit the free transportation of flower seeds (except of oil-bearing plants) and shrubs, destined for European Hol- land, Denmark, Sweden or Norway, which applications should be accom- panied by such supplemental sheets as may be necessary, and shipments may be addressed directly to the con- signee named in the export license or to order, provided they are not shipped for account of a firm on the enemy trading list, and also that all the rules, regulations and directions of every nature whatsoever, issued by the Priorities Division of the War In- dustries Board, will be lifted, and all pledges heretofore made on the sug- gestion or request of that Division will be revoked. This information has just been made public in an official announcement by the War Industries Board accompanying an order issued by Judge Edwin B. Parker, Priorities Commissioner. A. W. Vose Dead. Alonzo W. Vose of Attleboro, Mass., died at his home in Cumberland Hill. Dec. 23. Mr. Vose was for over 50 years connected with the florist busi- ness. Kingston, R. I.— The R. I. State College states that during 1918 over 4,856 garden reports were sent in from garden clubs representing an average value of $20.02, and a cost, excluding labor, of $6.18 and that garden and canning club members to- gether produced and conserved over $130,000 worth of food products. Van Earl Leavitt. Van Earl Leavitt died suddenly Monday morning, Dec. 23, 1918, at his home in New Brunswick, N. J., after a few days' illness with influenza com- plicated with pneumonia. Mr. Leavitt was born in Laconia, N. H., September 19, 1891, and had been employed as superintendent of a large horticultural estate in Southampton, L. I. In the fall of 1914 he was ap- pointed to the position of horticulturist at the New York State School of Ag- riculture at Morrisville, N. Y., which position he held until July 1, 1918, when he resigned to accept the posi- tion of extension specialist in fruit growing at the New Jersey State Col- lege of Agriculture at New Brunswick. Captain George E. Kirk. Capt. George E. Kirk, of the regular army, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kirk of Bar Harbor, Me., died of pnuemonia at a base hospital located on the edge of the Argonne Forest, France, on Nov. 20. Capt. Kirk entered the officers' training camp at Fort Niagara and was graduated in the autumn of 1917 with the rank of second lieutenant. He was attached to a machine gun company and received further train- ing at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He was at home the early part of last winter for a short visit and sailed shortly after for overseas. During the severe fighting of last summer and the early fall he took a very heroic and active part, having participated in the battles of Chateau-Thierry and St. Mihiel and other desperate fight- ing and for gallantry in action was promoted to first lieutenant and later to captain. He was a member of the 4th Machine Gun Battalion, Co. A. He was without question one of the most highly respected and deeply loved young men in Bar Harbor and was 24 years old. survived by his wife and a daughter, Mrs. J. E. Parker. He was one of the twenty-one char- ter members of the Indiana Horti- cultural Society in 1880, and was also one of the earliest members of the American Association of Nurserymen. In 1842 he started in business with his brother, J. C, growiug orchard trees in a small way, which soon de- veloped into an extensive nursery business. The firm of E. Y. & J. C. Teas sup- plied the eastern trade with many va- rieties of fruit trees of western and southern origin and in 1844 the broth- ers commenced the growing of catalpa trees from seed. They placed the first seedlings of Catalpa speciosa sold commercially in this country. The hardiness of this variety has brought it into wide acceptance and millions of it have been used. He was the first disseminator of Garber's Hybrid pear and of the Lucretia dewberry. He also produced the variety of sugar cane known as Early Amber from seed se- lected in Paris, in 1859-60, and origi- nated the President Wilder currant. E. Y. Teas. E. Y. Teas, a veteran horticulturist and nurseryman passed away Dec. 15 at Eaton, O., after a brief illness. He was in his eighty-ninth year and is William H. Coldwell. William H. Coldwell, president of the Coldwell Lawn Mower Co., died in his home on Montgomery street on Christmas eve, following a paralytic stroke, sustained shortly before 3 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Coldwell was in the office of the lawn mower company during the morning apparently in his accustomed good health, and went home at the lunch hour. He is survived by his wife, a sister of A. S. Peirce, of the Cold- well-Wilcox Co.; by a son, Kenneth P. Coldwell, a soldier in service in France; and by a daughter, Mrs. Van Winkle, of Newark, N. J.; also, by a brother, Harry Thomas Coldwell. who represents the Lawn Mower Co. at its Chicago branch. William H. Coldwell was a son of the late Thomas Coldwell, and was born on May 6, 1863, in Dutchess county, where the parents resided previous to locating the lawn mower plant in this city. His education was acquired in the public schools of New- liurgh, and his entire life with the ex- ception of his early years were passed here. He was one of the most promi- nent figures of the social and indus- trial activities of the city. In addition to being a talented en- tertainer and genial companion, he was possessed of much inventive genius, and many of the improvements and advances that have made the New- January 11, 1919 HORTICULTURE 37 burgh product famous the world over are due to him. He was appointed to be one of the Park Commissioners of the city of Newburgh, and this possibly was the office he filled with greater satisfaction to himself than any other, and Super- intendent Haible found in him an able co-worker. He was a member of the Newburgh City Club, the Hardware Club of New York, the New York Consistory of Scottish Rites, of Mecca Temple. A. A. O. N. O. M. S., Newburgh Lodge. No. 247, B. P. O. E., of the Duchess County Association and other organi- zations. The funeral of Mr. Coldwell was held on Friday afternoon, interment being in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Wm. H. Amling. The death of Wm. H. Amling occur- red at the West Suburban Hospital Saturday, Jan. 4th, where he had been for the past month. While it had been known for a long time that he was far from well, his death was unexpected and the news was a surprise to most of his friends all of whom heard it with deep regret. Wm. H. Amling was born in May- wood, Illinois fifty-two years ago, where he has spent the greater part of his life. His education fitted him for teaching, which profession he followed for twenty-one years, finally following the example of his brothers and grow- ing cut flowers for commercial pur- poses. He was successful in this and made specialties of sweet peas and chrysan- themums which he consigned to Zech & Mann for many years. In 1917 he was president of the Chi- cago Florists' Club. He is survived by a widow and the following children, Walter A., Herbert and Martin, who are all florists, and Mrs. Fred Wehr- man, Mrs. Chas. Belling, Mrs. Mike Drechler and Mrs. Louisa Ginther. Mr. Amling also had three brothers A. F. and E. C. both florists in May- wood and H. G. in Germany. The funeral took place Jan. 7th at St. Paul's Lutheran church in Melrose Park and interment was in Oak Ridge Cemetery. BOSTON. Charles S. Baxter, former Mayor of Medford and manager of Governor Mc- Call's political campaign was con- firmed by the Governor's Council as a member of the Metropolitan Parks Commission. Mr. Baxter was appointed by Governor McCall to succeed Edwin U. Curtis, who was appointed Police Commissioner of Boston. K Be independent, grow your own ROSE STOCKS for building or grafting. Those using KiiSA MI'I.TIFLORA JAPONICA STOCK prefer it to Mauettl. We offer for lim Ilate delivery New Crop unhulled Seed nt $4.50 per 11). McHUTCHISON & COMPANY, 96 Chambers Street New York. N. Y. Boston — Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Peter- son of Westwood, Cincinnati, O.; Dr. L. H. Bailey, Cornell University, Itha- ca, N. Y.; John Canning, Ardsley, N. Y.; W. A. Manda, So. Orange, N. J.; Chas. S. Strout, Biddeford, Me. Philadelphia — Henry Penn, John Young, Wallace Pierson, Isaac Moss and many others from near and far for the monthy meeting of the Florists Club held at the Adelphia, January 7. Cincinnati — Sam Seligman, repre- senting Schloss Bros., New York* City; Julius Dilloff, representing Lion & Co., New York City; Jos. Hill, Richmond, Ind.; J. T. Herdegen, Aurora, Ind., and J. F. Link, Louisville, Ky. ST. LOUIS The retailers held their meeting at Knights of Columbus Hall, Monday evening, Dec. 30. It was decided to meet the second and fourth Mondays of the month. A discussion was held on the recent high prices of flowers and the effect it had on Christmas business. It was voted to have a com- mittee to act on wholesalers and grow- ers and discuss conditions. Joseph Wors, son of C. W. Wors, has been home on furlough from the St. Catherine Hospital, Brooklyn, N. Y. He has been in the navy for twenty months and was accidently wounded in the foot when on guard duty. He re- turned to New York January 8th. The eldest son Charles, also in the service, has left Camp Kearney, Cal., for Camp Funston to be mustered out. WASHINGTON, D. C. Mrs. D. G. Grillbortzer, of Alexan- dria, Va., is paying a ten days' visit to friends and relatives in New York City. Z. D. Blackistone is slowly re- covering from the effects of an at- tack of influenza. To add to his troubles he met with the loss of an automobile delivery wagon in a fire that occurred in a garage where the car was undergoing repairs. GLADIOLUS "MRS. WATT" One color, American Beauty rose shade, but more brilliant. Distinctively the Gladiolus for the refined trade at a price w i t li i n t be reach of every nurseryman, florist or private g-ardener. This variety is being successfully grown in the East, Middle West and in Cali- fornia. Strong and vigorous in growth with no crooked spikes. Prices, Bulbs, F. O. B. Wilton, N. H. 1 to 1% inch, $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate. Planting stock, % to V-i inch, $8.50 per 1000. Send for List and Colored Plate. HOMER F. CHASE GUiDIOLl'S SPECIALIST WILTON, N. H. SEED TRADE NOTES Cleveland, O.— A. C. Kendel has re- moved to larger and more commodious quarters at 216 Prospect avenue, S. E. Los Angeles, Cal. — Mrs. M. W. Jo- hansen and sons will hereafter con- duct business under the name of the Johansen Sons Co., they having sev- ered their connection with the Johan- sen Seed Co. Buffalo, N. Y. — A new incorporated seed firm, the Queen City Seed & Nursery Company will commence busi- ness March 1st at 33-35 Chippewa street. Washington, D. C— The require- ment of the government that export licenses be obtained before American growers and commission men were permitted to send seeds out of the United States to foreign countries is no longer to be enforced. This infor- mation has just been made public by the War Trade Board in announcing the removal of peas, garden seed, mammoth clover seed, sugar beet seed and vegetable seed from the export conservation list. This action was taken to date from January 4, 1919. NEWS NOTES. Toledo, O. — The Kaminski green- houses have been leased by G. Breske. Govans, Md. — Wm. Patterson has purchased two greenhouses from B. G. Merritt, of Colgate and will remove them to his place. Rugby, N. D. — N. P. Lindberg, pro- prietor of the Rugby greenhouses, re- ports he. has had one of the best sea- sons since he has been in the business, having planted all of his houses last spring. 38 HORTICULTURE January 11, 1919 SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION Officers — President, F. TV. BolgUno, Washington, D. O. ; First Vice-President, Wm. O. Scarlett, Baltimore, M.I ■ Second Vice-President, David Bnrpee, Philadel- phia, Pa.; Secretary-Treasurer, C B. Kendel, Cleveland, O. Investigate Quality of Seed. Nearly 17,000 samples of seed were received for test last year at the seed- testing laboratory of the United States Department of Agriculture in Wash- ington, and 11,349 samples at the five branch laboratories maintained in co- operation with state institutions. All of these samples were examined to determine the quality of the seed and the presence of adulterants. The en- forcement of the seed-importation act has served to prevent many shipments of imported seed, unfit for seeding purposes, from being distributed in their original condition. Among these shipments over 675,000 pounds of red clover seed were prohibited entry on account of the presence of weed seeds and dead seed. Approximately one- half of this was recleaned in bond — the weed seeds and other refuse re- moved being destroyed, while the seed of good quality was allowed to go into the seed trade. The other half of the prohibited red clover shipments was rejected because it contained so much dead seed as to be of practically no value for seeding purposes. Three shipments, aggregating enough seed to sow 16,000 acres at a normal rate of seeding, contained no seed which could be expected to grow in the field. Because of the difficulties of trans- Atlantic shipment, imports of almost all kinds of seed have fallen off, Can- ada bluegrass from Canada and win- ter rape from Japan being the only two items of imports which have ex- ceeded those of the previous year. Pedigreed Peas. The agronomists of the Wisconsin Experiment station have added pedi- greed peas to service in the campaign for higher production. The pedigreed strains have been developed by E. J. Delwiche of the agronomy department at the Ashland Branch station. The seed peas were first placed in the hands of the growers two years ago, after six years' breeding work had been placed upon them. Enough is now available to plant about 300 acres. The pedigreed seed yields two to five bushels an acre more than common varieties and is far superior in quality. The decrease in acreage of field peas during the last few years, despite the fact that Wisconsin has the repu- tation of growing the best crop in the United States, is due to the poor qual- ity of seed which farmers have been forced to use, in the opinion of R. A. Moore of the College of Agriculture. It was this condition which led to breeding up the new strains. The Scotch and green peas have been much improved and pedigreed strains of these and of crossbred varieties have been developed. Members of the Wisconsin Experi- ment Association have on hand about 650 bushels of the purebred seed. The list of growers can be obtained from R. A. Moore, College of Agriculture, Madison. Regulations for the Importation of Seeds. A new regulation made by an order in council of October 26, 1918, pro- hibits the importation into Canada of seeds. unfit for seeding, on and after November 1, 1918. These rules apply only to seeds imported in lots of 10 pounds or more. The order affects seeds of all kinds of clovers, grasses, vetches, rape, other forage plants, field root and garden vegetables. Samples of all lots of seeds sub- mitted for customs clearance shall be taken and forwarded to the Govern- ment seed laboratory for examination. Unfit seeds may be cleaned in bond. If when resampled they are still con- sidered unfit for seeding, the shipment must be exported. Unfit seeds may not be mixed with any other seeds. Disinfect Seed Potatoes Before Plant- ing. The same disinfectant as applied to wheat last fall to control smut, can be used to control the common scab on Irish potatoes. This disease, as well as several other potato diseases, are carried on the seed. All these diseases can be largely controlled, where potatoes are planted on new land each year, by disinfecting the seed before planting. There are sev- eral ways of doing this, but the meth- od recommended by the University of Missouri College of Agriculture for the average grower is to use formalin. Use it at the same strength as for wheat, 1 pint of the 40 per cent, for- malin solution, costing about 50 cents, to thirty gallons of water. Ordinarily the seed are put into a sack and im- mersed in this solution for 1% to 2 hours. It has been found that the treatment can be reduced to fifteen minutes, if the solution is heated to 122 degrees F. Besides saving time, the treatment is probably more effec- tive when the solution is warmed. The formalin solution can be used over and over until it is gone. The seed must be treated before cutting and it is better if they can be spread out to dry after being treated. The sweet potato is also attacked by several diseases carried on the seed tubers. For this reason they should be disinfected before bedding, where the diseases have caused loss in previous years. The material used is corrosive sublimate, 1 part to 1000 of water, or one ounce to eight gal- lons of water if a crude form is used. The powder should be dissolved in a little warm water, then made up to the right volume. The seed tubers are soaked in this for ten minutes, just before bedding them in the hot- bed. Both Irish and sweet potatoes are important crops in Missouri, and many growers could improve their re- sults by practicing seed treatment. Nitrate at Cost. County Agents throughout the United States are to be made repre- sentatives of the government in the distribution and sale of nitrate of soda for agricultural purposes. The end of the war has made it possible for the government to take up this work on a large scale and 1919 pro- duction in many states is expected to be greatly increased by the use of nitrates. Announcement of the new plan was made in Connecticut in a telegram re- ceived by the Extension Service of the Connecticut Agricultural College, at Storrs, from the United States Bureau of Markets. The telegram states: "The Secretary's office has an- nounced that the Department, through the Bureau of Markets, will offer nitrate of soda for sale to farmers for fertilizer at $S1 per ton f. o. b. loading points or ports. Arrangements have been made to secure a large quantity of nitrate through the War Depart- ment and unless demands are greater than anticipated there will be enougn to supply all reasonable require- ments." Farmers interested in obtaining nitrates should apply at once to their local Farm Bureau. The county agent will be supplied with informa- tion as to obtaining this fertilizer. Early applications are safest. War trade board has removed honey and velvet beans from the export con- servation list. January 11, 1919 HORTICULTURE 39 WESTERN NEW YORK HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY AND N. Y. STATE FRUIT GROWERS' ASSOCIATION. A joint meeting of the Western New York Horticultural Society and Newr York State Fruit Growers' Asso- ciation will be held in Convention hall, Rochester, N. Y., on January 15, 16 and 17, 1919. The Program. Wednesday morning, Jan. 15, 10.30 o'clock— Reports: Legislation, T. B. Wilson and F. M. Bradley; transporta- tion, F. W. Cornwall; treasurer per- manent fund, B. G. Bennett; secre- tary-treasurer, John Hall; secretary- treasurer, E. C. Gillett; announcement temporary committees; nominations; finance; auditors. Wednesday afternoon, 2 o'clock — ■ Addresses of Presidents: Seth J. T. Bush, Western New York Horticul- tural Society; W. P. Rogers, New York State Fruit Growers' Associa- tion. Botany and Plant Diseases Re- port: Professor F. C. Stewart, Botan- ist, State Experiment Station; "Breed- ing Fruits for New York," Professor U. P. Hedrick, Horticulturist, State Experiment Station; Dicussion of Questions. Thursday Morning, 9.30 o'clock — 'The Effect of the Severe Winter of 1917-18 on the Fruit Industry, and its Lessons for the Fruit-Grower," Pro- fessor W. H. Chandler, College of Ag- riculture, Ithaca, N. Y.; "Seasonable Facts of Special Interest on Orchard Spraying," Professor P. J. Parrott, En- tomologist, State Experiment Station; "Co-operation and its Accomplishments In New England," Howard W. Selby, General Manager Eastern States Farm- ers' Exchange, Springfield, Mass.; Dis- cussion. Thursday Afternoon, 2 o'clock — Re- port of Committee on Constitution and By-Laws; Election of Officers; "The Agricultural Outlook," Dr. W. H. Jor- dan, Director New York Agricultural Experiment Station. Symposium — Tractors and Trucks — In charge of Professors Howard W. Riley, Dept. Farm Mechanics, and G. F. Warren, Dept. Farm Management, Cornell University. Friday Morning, 9.30 o'clock — Ques- tion: Has the Foods and Markets De- partment of the Farms and Markets Council been of Use to a Fruit Grow- er or Farmer in the Sale of His Produce? Answer by Dr. Eugene H. Porter, Commissioner, Albany, N. Y. ; and a subject to be announced later 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 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 South Market Street, BOSTON, MASS. "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynee Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., comm«KeBidi..Bo.t.V «»... by Prof. G. F. Warren, Cornell Uni- versity; Discussion. Friday Afternoon, 2 o'clock — "Cen- tral Packing of Fruit," Nelson R. Peet, Niagara County Agricultural Agent, Lockport; Resolutions; Discussion; Unfinished business; Adjournment. CATALOGUE RECEIVED. Burpee's Annual for 1919 comes to us this year with its former arrange- ments completely changed. The size of the book has also been reduced in the number of pages in anticipation that the Pulp and Paper Division of the War Industries Board would or- der the same. The vegetable classes have been devided into four sections, namely, Edible Seeds, Root Crops, Greens and Salads, and Vegetable Fruits, and the divisions so made will furnish a new chapter in horticultural studies as well as give gardeners and experts something quite new (in cat- alog arrangement at least) for dis- cussion. There has been no effort made to hold the arrangement of this catalog down to a strict botanical clas- sification, nor will the various vege- tables be found alphabetically in their respective chapters, they having been inserted as their prominence in use would warrant. The Index to Con- tents on page 152, however, makes every subject listed readily found. The pink pages which have hitherto been devoted to novelties are now given over to cataloging the several collec- tions of vegetable and flower seeds that this house has always specialized in. The catalog has its usual attrac- tive cover page in colors and in ad- dition contains 24 pages of colored il- lustrations, 16 of which are devoted to vegetable specialties and 8 to floral. Cincinnati — Miss Laura Murphy, as secretary and treasurer of the Christ- mas Fund Committee of the florists, received the first acknowledgments from overseas last week. mwijmiBUWMUtjmn@M^!&n BULBS JBobbington's I 128 Chamber* St., N. Y. City mMfavwmmfaiMmi>mmffiV£ 40 HORTICULTURE January 11, 1919 IN THE National Capitol It your serr.ee to deliver Flowers •r Designs en Order by Tele- graph or otherwise. Prompt Sellable Servloe. GEORGE H. COOKE Connecticut Ave. and L St. WASHINGTON, D .C. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. IM KANSAS CITY Transfer Yoar Order* to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery DAVID CLARKE'S SONS DeliTor orders from any part of the country to New York City Writ* or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1552-1653 Colnmbns KOTTMILLER, 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 SEKENGER FLORIST ,2NEWbUreet. BANGOR, MB. We Cover all Points In Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Of Interest to Retail Florists "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS" My Brother Florist and P. T. D. Friends: Our profession has had a strenuous time for the past few years, let us all be thankful that we are almost over it. The future can bring nothing but the greatest benefit and never was there a better chance to elevate our profession in the eyes of the public. Our work is coming to the front where it is compensated in the same measure as other professions and while perhaps a lot of us do some tall kick- ing at the high prices, I want to say that they are not at all out of propor- tion with other industries and when you think our production has been cut down 50 per cent, by the fuel shortage and various other troubles that have come up during the past few years. As a whole we all have suffered but not to any extent as some people. Let us be fair and liberal. Never in the history of the floral industry have we had anything which means so much to everyone connected with our pro- fession than our Publicity Campaign, "Say it with Flowers". This slogan and publicity means so much to all of us that it is not more than right that we all support it. Nearly every member of the F. T. D. has pledged himself to an annual amount for 4 years. The men who have worked their brains hard and unselfishly to carry this forward must have the entire support, principally of the retail florists who benefits more direct from this publicity than anyone else. WILSON BROOKLYN Main Store 3 and 6 Greene Ave. NEW YORK Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso. Phones, Prospect 6800-6801-6802 DELIVERIES IN NEW TORE, BROOK- LYN and LONG ISLAND A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave. at 48th Street I GUARANTEE SATISFACTION MKMBKR F". T. O. A. DARDS-FLORIST Established at N. E. Cor. of Madison Ave. and 44th St., New York, for 44 Y'ears QUALITY, SERVICE, FAIR TRICES Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery W. S. 8. BUY' WAR War Saving Stamps SAVINti STAMPS issued by the C S. Gov. 10HN BREITMEYER'S =S0NS— Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan point* and reed sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. oDD£ BROS CO um sri". WASHOfCTO* DC GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Teleflrsph Delivery 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. ALBANY, N. Y. FLOWER DELIVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery S. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Assi. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Member Florists' Telerrnph Delivery NO ORDERS ACCEPTED FOR LK8S THAN $5.00 DANKER Albany, New York The best of F. T. D. Service always January 11, 1919 HORTICULTURE 41 CHICAGO Send Your Orders to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member FloriaU' Telegraph Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Delivery Service THOS. F. GALVIN ■ MO. •ICUf VftDlf 561 Fifth Ave. IId.IT TUIllV Venderbllt Hotel DA OTA II * Park Street DUO I UR 799 Boyl.ton Street lilitmit li SttMirt 111 III tistiri PtiiU Orders Filled Day or Night tor CLEVE and State of Ohio Complete Stock. Regular discount to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. MM W. 2fith St., Cleveland, O. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery THE SMITH & FETTERS CO. 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flawers of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take seed care of your orders Mimttri tj F. T. D. Aucciattttt. Retail Deliveries to central Hudson Blver points. Telegraphic Order. WOOD BROS. Fl&HKILL, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. \NDBK8UN service means fresh, sturdy Stock and prompt deliveries In BUFFALO, LOCEPOBT, 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 ■AKBY I. RANDALL,, Proprietor. Member Florist*' Telegraph Delivery They have done this for you and me. Their funds for this year are still a little short. Let us be liberal and send an extra check, no matter if only $5.00, $10.00 or $25.00 aside from our annual contribution. If every member helps along a little we will reach the mark before we start the most prosperous year of 1919. Remember, this is absolutely volun- tary with you and if you feel like help- ing our profession and yourself show your appreciation to the men carrying on this work, send me your check and I will forward it to the publicity fund. Let us be able to tell the florist world that the Retailers are the staunchest supporters of the slogan "Say it with Flowers". Albert Pochelon, Secy. F. T. D. Willimantic, Ct— "Hereafter the bringing of flowers into this church at funerals will be barred," was the re- mark made by the Rev. John E. Clark, pastor of St. Joseph's Church, at masses last Sunday morning. He said that flowers were tokens of expression of many meanings. In the case of death it was not so much for sym- pathy, but rather a custom. The cov- ering of a casket with flowers in front of the altar seemed like parading the deceased and was out of place in the holy confines of the church. Rev. Fr. Clark did not say that people who felt so inclined should not pur- chase flowers as tributes, but that they would not be allowed in the church at requiem masses. Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. Deliveries ef Flowers and Maui Ih FALL RIVER and eoatigaaas territory. H. F. A. LANGE WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points In New England. 126.000 Square Feet of Glass. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, The Florist We deliver by automobile In East, West and Soutb Orange, also Glen Ridge, Mont- clair, Bloomfleld, Newark and New York. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Uimttr Florists TtUgraph Dtlivtry AsictiatUn WO TICK INITIA LS. Wt kavi otu iter t only THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVELAND Euclid Avenue The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO D«U>«red on mall or telegraph order fer any oeeaeloa. In any part ef the DomlnUa. JOHN H. DUNLOP a. IS Went Adelaide St. - TORONTO, ONT HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones 1501 and L 1582 1415 Farnum St. OMAHA, NEB. Efficient Delivery- Service ALL BOSTON HI 111 RUS JOHN McKENZIE 1927 Mass. Ave., CAMBRIDGE, MASS. PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. GRAKELQW £££ Everything in Flouttt Broad Street at^Cumberland Tk* Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLIS, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member Florist.' Telegraph Delivery DENVER. COLORADO 42 HORTICULTURE January 11, 1919 ROOTED CARNATION GOTTINGS We have ready for immediately delivery in large quantity C. W. WARD MATCHLESS BEACON ALICE $35.00 per 1000 Can also furnish most any other variety. 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 Rust««4 St., Pkilifclpkia, Pi. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Seasonabli Varieties of Cut Flowers CHARLES L 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 RiOHMOND, IND. till neat!.. Horitealt.re whu wrtUag. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Con.lrnine.tt SaUcMed Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 264 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The House for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN j3~We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO 1 ^ CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO 'MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. a /► IF You Want Anything from Boston Get From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Order* With Ut HENRY IVI. ROBINSON & 2 Mflnthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS It WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Rose, Am Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra " " No. : and culls. . Russell Hadlev Mock.Key Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty. . . . Ward, Hillingdon KiUarney, Key, Tart BOSTON Jan. 9 ST. LOUIS Jan. 6 PHHJL Jan. 6 • UUW1K.J, nv;, ..«. »j Ophelia, Sunburst 15 Carnations • Cattleyaa | 3° Lilies, Lonsiflorum Lilies, Speciosum • • < Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Violets Stevia Calendula Sweet Peas .•• Gardenias Ad tan t u m Snailax Asparagus Plumosus, & Spren. (100 Bchs.) ■ to 75.00 to 50.00 to 30.00 to 35.00 to 35 .00 to 35.00 to 30.00 to 35.0c to 35.00 to 35.00 It. 00 75-«> 3S. ta 74.00 6.eo 1 5. CO 4 00 35. 03 75.00 75.00 JJ.OO 3I.OG JS-oo 35.00 3*.oo ta 3* .00 to so .00 to 35.00 to 10.00 to 100.00 to SO. CO to to 6.00 to so. 00 to 1.50 to to 5.00 to 50.00 to to 1. 00 to so. 00 to 75.00 75.00 jo .00 so.oo 10.00 15.00 15.0a 6.00 6.00 5.00 6ao 4.00 75.00 15.00 so.o s 00 4.00 a. 00 25.00 1.50 20.00 35.00 100 00 60.00 35.00 31°° a 5.00 a5.ee 35.00 so.oo s5.eo 8.00 to 100.00 so.oo 10 >.oo 3.O0 3.00 6 .00 4.00 50 CO a. 00 S5.00 75.00 60.00 35.00 50- 8.0c t.oo 6. co 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 4-ao 60.00 13.00 8.00 8.00 6. co t.oo 4.00 1.50 so.oo Lie SO. CO 35.00 75.00 50.00 SO. CO 30 .or. 15.00 1 a .00 10.00 l.oo 13,00 15.00 8.0c 75.00 20.00 10.00 I 3. OO I2.00 S.OO t.oe 3. CO 33.00 3.50 35.00 50.00 50.00 S3. 00 5.00 10.00 to 73-<* to 40.00 to 15.00 to so.oo tn 10.00 to so.oo 6 00 6.00 6.00 4.00 50.00 15.00 4.C0 1. 00 6. co 1. 00 1 . 50 to 15.00 13.00 8.00 75.00 8 00 " »• 10.00 • .00 3.00 20.00 2 0.00 Easter lilies are obtainable but high prices checks their sale. Paper whites are now quite a figure in the market, the stock being very' good. Freesias are also coming in more freely and sell readily. The call for both single and double violets is particularly weak. Optimism prevails amongst the growers to a goodly degree and wholesalers are faring well, the busi- ness of the winter thus far having netted them very satisfactory returns. More help is available and growing conditions are now ideal. Indications point to a generous cut of roses, car- nations, sweet peas and bulbous stock during the remainder of the month Social activities are slowly resuming their former tenor, which auspicious fact points to an early return of the mid-winter demand for flowers. Post holiday condi- NEW YORK tions prevail this week. A very mod- erate trade with enough roses to meet the demand, the supply of which is comparatively small but even at that the higher grades lag, the. shorter grades cleaning up. Were it not for funeral work the market would suffer. Car- nations are plentiful, if one is to judge by the wholesalers' windows. Certainly the average price will be lower this week. Bulbous stock increases slowly, paper whites and soleil d'or predomi- nating; neither are meeting with a brisk demand at present prices. Violets are not going well and have dropped considerably in price. Cattleyas and gardenias move slowly. While it is not expected that high prices of the past month will be maintained it is not probable that there will be a marked decrease for a while. A small supply of acacia is coming in and is quoted at $5 to $7 per bunch. Longi- florums and callas are selling well, the shipments of which are not large. Very little PHILADELPHIA change in the market except that carnations are a little more plentiful. Paper whites and freesias have made their appearance. There is also a nice supply of white lilac of ex- cellent quality. There seems to be no white Romans around so far and they are usually to be seen about this time. Cattleya trianae is making an excellent showing and runs strong to the darker grades which are much sought after. Gardenias scarce and bringing fifty without trouble. Stock appears to be ROCHESTER just as scarce as it was two or three weeks ago. The demand for cut flow- ers is brisk, and the supply is scarcely sufficient for the demand. Roses are fairly plentiful and sell at high figures. Carnations are particularly scarce but prices are somewhat lower than dur- ing the holidays. Easter and salla lilies are available and sell well. Mignonette is of good quality but the supply is small. Bulbous stock which includes paper white narcissi, freesias, jonquils and Roman hyacinths are welcomed and sell well. Violets sell somewhat easier and prices are a lit- tle lower. Potted plants are in lim- ited and inadequate supply. Some good fancy ferns, leucothoe and as- paragus sell well. New year's trade was ST. LOUIS good. Retailers kept busy with corsage bouquets. Watch parties and recep- tions were numerous. The reduced prices on flowers especially for carna- tions helped some. California violets are of fine quality. Sweet peas are not over plentiful. Smilax is scarce, but there is a good supply of plumosa. 44 HORTICULTURE January 11, 1919 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers N.w AddrMi. 14* Wat ZSth St., NEW YORK Telephones: SIOO, 3501. Madison Square. — WM. P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5336, Farrneut. Call and Inspect the Beat Bstabllament in the Wholesale Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 WEST 28ta STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicited Phone Farrarot 4314 WALTER FsTHEMiiT Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th Street, New York Telephone 468* 3S33 Madison Square RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST io» \asscst asth s-r CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED non{st 28th St., NEW YORK II DOSES, FIKT CARHilTtOlfS A Full Line of ALL COT FLOWBBS. Telephone 3870 Farragut. WHOLE 5ALE "\ FLORISTS I Business Here Is Always Good I NEED MORE FLOWERS. Send your stock here and get Top Market Prices RLVIAIM \A/E1I 130 West 28th Street New York AGENT FOB CABILLO'S CATTLEYAS HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK WHOI T.Ue>b« SB-B7 Watait a««h Streot IK — WM MadiaaB Square Consignments 8olletr*a UACBIC1 L. < U-Ae*. Trauutr NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special '* Fancy and Extra. " " No. i and culls- . Ruueli Hadley Euler, Mock. Key Atenberg, Hootier Beauty Ward, Hillin-rdon Killaraey . Taf t Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations Urt Part if Wmi iista! Jan. 4 1111 J 5.00 30,00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 (O 100.00 to 3 3 .00 to so. 00 50.00 50.00 40.00 25*oo j 0.00 25.00 30.00 12.00 FiTJt Put If WM. Uf*n j». 6 1111 35-co 20.00 500 IO. CO 10 00 IO.CO 8.00 8 00 8 00 8. co 6.oe te to IOO.OC 35.O0 20.0c 40. ot 5c .oc 4».OC 25-Ot SO.OC 20, OC 3«.« 12.00 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We hare a numerous clientage of New York City buyers and the diaasal ex- ceeds omr supply. This la eepaelalry true ef Bases. We have every facility and abundant means and best returns are aaaorsd for stock consigned to na. UNITED Address Year Bhlpaeeata te CUT FLOWER 111 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CO. Inc. D. J. Pappaa, Prea. REED (SL KELLER 122 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our win Designs, Baskets, Wire Wee h & Novelties and are dealers in Decorative Glassware, Growers ami Florists' Requisites Boston Floral Supply Co. 347-357 Cambridge St., Boston Headquarters for CYCAS, BASKETS, WISE DESIGNS and WAX FLO WEBS Send for price list If you have not re- ceived one. Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J.COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10,000. . .St.25 60,000... $9.18 Sample free. For sale by dealers. ROBERT DYSART CERTTFIEJD PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED 40 STATE STREET . . BOSTON Telephone Mala U When writing Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture January 11, 1919 HORTICULTURE 45 CHICAGO. H. M. Robinson of Boston was a Chicago visitor for several days. Among the changes of the new year comes the Kyle & Foerster sign which now reads Joseph Foerster Co. Fritz Bahr, well known florist of Highland Park has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his mother whose death occurred last week. A second dividend of 15.6 per cent, has been declared to the creditors of the W. H. Kidwell Co. This closes the matter, one previous dividend of 20 per cent, having been paid some time ago. John Poehlmann, who has just been honorably discharged from the army with the rank of lieutenant, is now one of the directors in Poehlmann Bros. Co., and will be in the Chicago store. Mrs. Guy Reyburn is very ill with double pneumonia at the American Hospital. Mr. Reyburn has only re- cently recovered from an attack of In- fluenza, of which seven members ot his family were ill at one time. The Alpha Floral Cc-., is making some changes in its store which will increase the efficiency with which It can handle its trade. The work rooms will now be in the basement and . changes will also be made in the win- dows. A. Miller, president of the Americai Bulb Co., is in New York. Their stock of gladioli is now arriving and the most sought for varieties this season include America, Frances King, Hal- ley, Mrs. Pendleton, Niagara and Schwaben. D. D. P. Roy, who has just returned from a trip through the northwest, re- ports business good and says that he never saw prices so high at Minneap- olis, St. Paul and other cities in that vicinity on cut flowers as he saw there at the holidays. The sympathy of the entire trade is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Rein- berg in the loss of their son, Geo., Jr., who was the victim of pneumonia and passed away Dec. 30th, aged 25 years. He was never strong but so far as his health would permit was active in the business. Many members of the trade learned with regret of the death of Nick Karthauser, who, though not a florist, yet was a member of the Chicago Flo- rists' Club. It Is in the grove that J. J. CO AN, Inc. Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Farr.gut 54i3*and 589i Everything in Cut Flowers J. K. IM "A r.BVDBR IN TUB WBOL8S.UH COMMISSION TRADE FOR OVBR THIRTT TEARS" ROSES! I WANT ROSES! Have a demand for more than I can supply. Rote Growers Call or Write- 118 West 28th St. NEW YORK TELEPHONES hmnt l«7 and MM NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Cattley a* • ■ Lilies. Lontriflorum- • • ■• Lilies. Speciosum Lily of the Valley -Snapdragon Violets Stevia GaJenduia Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum S mil a i • • i Asparagus Plumosus, & Spren (too bunches) . Lut Pitt if Will Hiding Ian. 4 1911 25.00 10 1 J. 00 20.00 to 25.00 8.00 to 12.00 6.00 to 12.00 4.00 to 12.00 •50 to to •75 5.00 to 1200 3.00 to 6.00 6. co to 35-00 to 1 .00 1500 to 20.00 15.00 to 25.00 First Part it Vhi kirimiaf Jin. 6 1111 25.00 to •0.0c to l.oo 6.00 6.co ■ 40 75 .ot 25. CO ta.co 12.00 16.00 .60 12.00 6.00 5.00 3 .00 to 8.00 to 33.00 to l.co to 20.0C to 15.00 15.00 25.00 bears his name that the summer meet- ings are often held. The summary for December made by the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture shows under what conditions the flor- ists produced their Christmas stock. It reports the month as warm, cloudy and wet, with a mean temperature ex- ceeded only twice within the past 48 years and with only 30 per cent, of the possible amount of sunshine. It is predicted by those who are in daily touch with the market condi- tions that there will be a heavy plant- ing of carnations in the greenhouses for next year owing to the high prices these flowers have brought so far this season. This is further augmented by the fact that there are no coal difficul- ties now compared to those of last year. The sad news of the death of Theodore Roosevelt recalls to the memory of D. D. P. Roy that it was the privilege of gardener James Huthie of Oyster Bay, to bring the ex- president into the Masonic order of that place. In one of his eastern trips Mr. Roy further recalls that he had the pleasure of visiting that lodge and meeting Mr. Roosevelt there. Phil Schupp, manager for J. A. Budlong, points out the advantages of an association of growers which should delegate to a committee of its mem- bers the work of keeping closely in touch with the market and report prices daily. This, he thinks, would cause a greater uniformity of prices, each wholesaler trying to do as well for his consignor as the rest, and the practice of selling quantities of stock to the ten cent stores and cheap de- partment stores at a fraction of what they charge retail florists would be stopped. The plan seems practical and is now in operation by the vege- table growers. There is now a retail- ers' association here and also a whole- salers', why not one for the growers? Who will start it? Another branch of its work would be to keep a record of the stock being planted and warn against over production and under production, of any kind. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Manufacturers and Importers 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA QUALITY QUANTITY CHARLES MILLANG Whoioale Florist 56-67 West Mth St., NEW YORK ATTENTION VARIETY HENTZ & NASH, Inc. Wholesale Commision Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street Tolephon^No. 765 ,|EW YORK 46 H 0 R T T C tJ L T tJ R E January 11, 1919 Cambridge New York 13 WORLD'S OLDEST and LARGEST Manufacturer! of ALL STYLES and SIZES of FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Man. WIZARD CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE FnlTsrlsed or Bhiedded Cattle Manure PulverUed Sheep Manure The Fionas' standard of uniform btgn quality for over ten years. Specify : WIZARD BRAND in yonr Supply Honee order, or write as direct lor prices and freight rates. THE PULVERIZED MANURE I M Unfen Stock Card, Cttleaco PHILADELPHIA We had a pleasant visit this week from the distinguished seedsman Alex- ander Forbes of Newark, N. J. He is all right again after a siege In the hospital with a dislocated hip. John Berger of Berger Bros, has been laid up with an attack of pleu- risy since Dec. 19th. On the 6th inst. he was reported as being much im proved. Howard M. Earl of Washington, D. C. passed through our midst on the 6th inst on his way to Europe on a business trip. He expected to sail either on the Carmannia or the Lap- land and will be gone until next April. The latest addition to the delivery service of the S. S. Pennock Co. is a handsome new Willis-Knight car. Em- blazoned on its sides is the slogan of the trade "Say it With Flowers" in large caps — so that all who run may read. This is a good form of publicity and cannot be too widely followed. Many concerns seem to think that hitting the skyline in prices is a grave mistake — if not a crime. Those who think in that direction are retailers. They are most vigorous in their de- nunciations. And some of them even have gone so far as to hope that the growers had a lot of good stuff unsold on Christmas eve. On the other CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net 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 36c; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY. Galesburg, 111. DAISIES Daisies, Bellis. Monatrosa, pink or white, also Longfellow and Snowball, fine strong plants. $2.50 per 1000. $6.75 per 3000, cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grlnnell. $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 Btock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. GLADIOLI See display adv't gladiolus "Mrs. WATT." HOMER F. CHASE, Wilton. N. H. GLASS. 6 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. 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 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 sortB. 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. 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 beBt growers in New Zealand. New Zealand grown seed has al- ways produced the earliest and best blooms, and Beed started in August will produce tlowers 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. Wrlt« for further particulars. JULIUS ROEHRS CO.. Rutherford. N. J. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tab crown for Immediate effect; also Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount Hlssarlik Nur- spry. New Rochelle. N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHBR'S WIRE WORKS, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. FOR SALE Must settle estate; many years success- ful operation. Good location, convenient to two railroads, within twenty-five minutes of Boston. Also dwelling, stable and outbuildings. Apply at once. MRS E. M. RUMERY, Newtonville, MaBS. GREENHOUSE ESTABLISHMENT FOR SALE Over 10,000 square feet of glass, modern construction, one acre of land ; on three improved streets ; trolley passes in front of place. Situated in a fine suburban city of 40,000 inhabitants. Handy to New York and Philadelphia mar- kets. Great opportunity for local work, and everything produced could be sold right at home at retail prices. Fine opportunity for ambitious man. Only $5,000 cash needed, balance easy terms. Apply "Chance," care of Horticulture. hand the growers feel that it was a case of cold feet with the retailers. They have been so used to having it their own way for so many years that they didn't have the nerve to pay a good price and charge a goc d price So between the two — you pay your money and you take your choice. Sic transit gori mundi! NEW YORK. President-elect, Philip F. Kessler, of the New York Florists' Club has issued invitations for a get-to-gether dinner in regard to the policies of the club for the ensuing year, which will be held at "Billy the Oysterman's" on East 20th street, Saturday evening. The firm of Goldstein & Futterman has dissolved. Mr. I. Goldstein will enter business for himself at 114 West 28th street. E. Futterman and C. Fut- terman will continue the wholesale flower business at 102 West 28th street under the name of Futterman Bros. January 11, 1919 HORTICULTURE 47 KRORSCHELL 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 QffiRte Bave your plants and trees. Just 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. V4 Pint, 80c; Tint, 50c; Quart, 90c; V4 Gallon. $1.50; Gallon, $2.60; 5 Gal- lon Can, $10.90; lOGnllonCan, $20.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY ■lit S. 421 W. Islington St. BiltiMri, Ml The Recognized 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. 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 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. O. ForGmniiMsi Blazine USE IT NOW F. 0. PIEflCE CO. 12 W. BdDMWdl NEW YORK 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. )reer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on tbe same ■Ide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. No others like „ it- Order from your, dealer^ or direct from us. VODO, W)c. postpaid. ( Samplej free. HENRY A. DREER.I 714 Chestnut Btreet/S Philadelphia. DREER'S FLORIST SPECIALTIES New Brand New Strl. 'RIVERTON" BOSE Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam or joint. Thi HOSE fir the FLORIST K-inch, per ft., 19 c. Reel of 500 ft. " i8ttc 2 Reels, 1000 ft. " 18 c. W-inch, " 16 c. Reels, 500 ft., " 15J6C. Couplings furnished with- out charge HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. When wtiting to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE GULF CYPRESS Greenhouse Materials Pecky Cypress Bench Lnmber GLASS Gulf Cypress HOTBED SASH ALL KINDS AND SIZES Dnglazed, 85c. up Glazed, $2.05 up Me €rorB>lifai)Matericd(2) Spa. i t:fM-rcj> /unixMNtii'tc- 1299-1323 Flushing Ave. Brooklyn, N. Y. f.LASS FOB GREENHOUSES . Our prices can be bad by mail, and It will pay you te get tbem. We carry tbe largest stock of Specially Selected Glass in Greater New York and can supply any quantity from a box to a car load on a one day notice, and at Rock Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. Jolinson, Stewart and Varlck Area., Brooklyn, N. V. In the Coming 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. NEW YORK, 10 E. 43rd Street. BOSTON, 118 State Street. SCBANTON. 807 Irving Avenue. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating Aak Your Dealer rot It. HICOTISE MFG. CP. ST. LOUIS 48 H 0 K T J C U L T U K E January 11, 1919 n ;tiirfiiitiiiitiiitiiiiriiiiiiit»tiiitiMttiii_: Robinson, Henry M. Co Robinson, n. M. & Co Roehrs, J. Co... . Unlauil. Thomas. Ii"> Rosery, The 64 Schwake, Chas. Co 51 Sekenger, Adam. 64 Sheridan, W. F. 68 Siebrecht, Geo. C. 68 Siggers & Sig- gers 71 Sim, Wm 50 Skidelsky, S. s. ,v Co BO Smith, El r D. & Co 52 Smith, P. .1 68 Smith. W. & T. Nursery Co. . .. 52 Smith, The Blor ist 65 Smith & Fetters Co 65 Smj Hi. Wm. .1. . 65 Stearns I.uhiImt Co., A. T 71 Page Stumpp, G. E. M. 04 Stumpp & Walter Co 50 Thorburn, J. M. & Co 50 Totty, Chas. H. . 01 Tracy, B. Ham- mond 51 Trepel, C. C 64 United Cut Flow- er Co 68 Vincent. R., Jr., & Sous Co 411 Wants, For Sale, etc 60 Warburton 65 Weber, F. C 65 Weiss, Herman. . 68 Wilson 0+ Wood Bros 65 Woodruff, S. I>. & Sons 50 Young, A. L 68 Young, John 68 Youni; & Nugent. 04 Zech & Mann 66 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS ky advertising your goods In the Horticulture Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 52 HORTICULTURE January 18, 1919 Julius Roohrs Company F> I- A IM TS IVI E l\l Orchids, Conservatory Plants, Novelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Finest Stock in America for Trade or Private Requirement* 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 W1.ofo.oh and Retail NORTH ABBNQTON, MASS. GLADIOLUS " MRS. WATT" One color, American Beauty rose shade, but more brilliant. Distinctively the Gladiolus for the refined trade at a price within the reach of every nurseryman, florist or private gardener. This variety is being successfully grown in the liist. Middle West and in Cali- fornia, Strong and vigorous in growth with no crooked spikes. Prices, Bulbs, F. O. B. Wilton, N. H. 1 to 1% inch. $1.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate. Planting stock, % to Vi inch, $8.50 per 1000. Send for List and Colored Flate. HOMER F. CHASE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST WILTON, N. H. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOB OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied Price list now readj THE D. HILL NURSERY CO. Evergreen Specialists. Largest Growers In America BOX 416. DUNDEE, ILL. SEED OF NICHOLSON'S SELECTED GYPS0PHILA FOR WINTER FORCING The Popular Boston Market Strain. A paying crop. Quick results, low temperature, easy culture. 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Cash price Further Particulars Sent On Request BOSTON, HORTICULTURE, 147 Summer St., Sass January 18, 1919 HORTICULTURE THE PLANT EMBARGO MENACE ili. New Plan! "Quarantine" i : I Regulation No. "." is effective mi and after June 1st, 1919, less Chan five months hence. It provides. 1st. Under regulation No :; tor only the following allowed Bulb Imports: Lily bulbs, Lily of the valley, narcissus, hyacinths, tulips. Crocus, and these only when packed tree from sand, soil or earth and again only "under permit where a particu- lar purpose is specified, for that pur- pose and no other." 2nd. When dry packed (which is impracticable tor lily bulbs to insure their safe arrival and keeping in cold storage), they can only be unpacked and entered in New York, Boston, Seattle and San Francisco, which means no through-in-bond shipments to interior cities, such as Chicago, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, etc., etc. 3rd. Each case must bear a label giving Name and Address of Exporter. Name and Address of Importer ami Number of Permit. This means that you are forced to advertise to every- one throughout the districts through which these cases must pass, the name and address of your supplier, often a secret source that you have sought for years to obtain and now to be given publicity to all interested whether large or small alike. 4th. The shipments at port of arrival (which must likewise be port of entry and payment of duty), pro- vides for inspection and fumigation under certain eventualities. This means that when your goods arrive at the point of debarkation from the vessel, you must give a bond pending the time the inspector will examine such case as he likes, meantime the goods remain on the wharf at perils of weather, incurring expenses for demurrage, etc., etc. Should the in- spector pass the case, then each and every State Inspector of Nurseries in his State through which any package or packages are destined, must be ad vised of the shipment and likewise subjected to further delay to handling of goons at final point of destination, ohould the Inspector at original port of arrival find it necessary to fumi- gate the case, it would practically mean destruction of the goods or mak- ing them unfit for the growers' use. 5th. All future imports of amaryl- lis, anemone, begonias, eremuri, free- ;ias, galanthus, gladiolus, gloxineas. i> se o n i e s. ranunculus, snowdrops, soillas and hundreds of other useful varieties of luilhs are prohibited. This means I h;il although the intent ol I he act was to only protect against all peSts and diseases that might be deiri mental to the health and welfare of the Horticultural interests of the United States, that in reality it means restriction against certain classes of bulbs, which are in no way more apt to carry any disease or pests than other varieties of bulbs, etc., that are allowed to come in under the act. For instance, if dry packed narcissus, tulips, and hyacinths are recognized as being non-carriers Of pests, why should anemone, begonias, gladiolus, iris or scillas. etc., which can be simi- larly dry packed, be prohibited? Again, where all future imports of araucarias, baytrees, boxwood, ever- greens, fruit trees, and vines, nursery- stock, rose bushes, rhododendrons, etc.. etc., are forbidden. Seedling Wild Roses and Fruit Tree Stocks May Be Imported and these can carry disease and in- jurious insects as well as the thou- sands of varieties of trees, plants and vines that are excluded. We can no longer import wonderful orchids from their native habitats; the paeony crea- tions of the great French Hybridizers such as Dessert and LeMoine, the latter's splendid novelties in lilacs, philadelphus, deutzias, etc., must keep away from these shores. Blackmore and Langdon's fine begonias, Wallace's world renowned iris, the fine collec- tions of Britisli montbretias, Dickson's fine roses and the wonderful things of other British producers, will not be tolerated here any longer; we must call back our own Wilson, he who col- lected so many valuable plants, roots and bulbs which draw thousands upon thousands to the Arnold Arboretum in Boston, call him back from his present exploring tour of the interior of China and Japan with the state- ment that America does not want any of the plants, etc., that he is taking such great pains to collect. Hereafter if we wish to see a good Flower Show we shall have to make a trip to Europe; no longer shall American Horticulturists be able to vie with each other at horticultural events with rarest of novelties im- ported from all parts of the world while the progressive American flower grower will have to content himself to struggle through the Christmas, !*<:< er and other important holidays without azaleas, rhododendrons, palms and other necessary material which form the products of a large percent- age of that wonderful nation to which the world today owes so much, that small bul intrepid Belgium. While we are feeding and clothing these brave people, who suffered more than any other, we are forbidden to import by our government through this recent act their horticultural products for fear a bug might be hidden in them, a bug, that escaped the rigid examination the Belgium entomologists give all plants and might even escape the careful exami- nation which our State and Federal Departments give them upon their ar- rival here. Yet, "We have permission to import millions of lily of the valley which practically all come from Germany" before the war, so that, while thereby favoring the enemy country and peo- ple, we mitigate against the interests of the country we are trying to help. A few misguided people might say: We cannot produce some of the things here and others we can which is the reason that we allow certain things to come in and exclude others. This does not at all enter the ques- tion of the protection of home indus- tries and is not within the jurisdiction of the Federal Horticultural Board, who are the advisors to the Secretary of Agriculture, Mr. D. F. Houston, but is a' Tariff question purely and simply. We should not permit ourselves to become confused as to this and should be able to discern and understand the purpose of this entire procedure clearly and distinctly to act accord- ingly. Importers, nurserymen, seeds- men, dealers, florists and private bulb and plant users should take immed- iate and continued action to protest to the proper authorities in Washing- ton against the present drastic rules and regulations prescribed by the act, which are discrimatory, unworkable, obnoxious, and, I must say it, ridic- ulous. How Shall This Be Done? 1st. Those concerns or individuals and foreign shippers and suppliers to the United States of bulbs or plants. either directly or through the medium of their authorized agents here, should at once make protest through the foreign ambassadors at Washington who represent their governments to bring the matter to the attention of 54 HORTICULTURE January 18, 1919 the Secretary of Agriculture, through diplomatic channels or the medium ot the State Department, such firms natu- rally not having any status before our Government's Departments. 2nd. Kvery importer resident in the United States, likewise every deal- er, seedsman, florist or user, should make protest both direct to the Sec- retary of Agriculture at Washington, drawing his attention to the hard- ships and unworkable application un- der the regulations, and likewise all those interested should further take the subject up through the medium of their United States representatives and Senators in Congress, so that such representatives may both inform and collectively bring the matter to the attention of the Secretary of Agri- culture. What Should Be Done. 1st. All bulbs are harvested with- out the original soil in which they are grown, being attached or adhered to the roots, but as soil is known to be the only safe material as applied to imports of lily bulbs, particularly those from Japan, where the long voyage is likely to extract the mois- ture and growing quality if packed in vegetable packing material, the regu- lation should be so modified so as to permit of the continued use of dry soil as heretofore, which has so far been unknown to be infected with pests or plant diseases. If absolutely necessary this soil could be treated by some process of sterilization that would in any event destroy any possi- bility of any insects or pests remain- ing alive or deleterious after such sterilization. 2nd. When a certificate of inspec- tion issued by the authorized plant inspector at point of origin is fur- nished attached to the shipping docu- ment showing that the soil packing has been so treated, the Federal Hor- ticultural Board's representatives at ports of entry should accept such certificates at their face value and allow the shipments they cover to pass to further destination without unnecessary delay. 3rd. Labels showing the name and address of the importer here and the number of the permit issued by the Federal Horticultural Board should be sufficient to enable the authorities to trace the importation without the obli- gation of labeling and publishing the source of supply other than I he coun- try of origin. 4th. If importers in New York, Boston, Seattle and San Francisco are permitted to enter goods at such ports, why are the merchants, buyers and users of bulbs in interior cities such as Cleveland, Chicago, Cincin- nati, Pittsburgh, Omaha, Detroit, etc., to be restricted against? Why should these shipments, provided they are accompanied by inspectors' certificate of the plant inspector and country of origin, not be permitted to pass in bond to any interior city and treated in like manner as such imports that will arrive in New York, Boston, and Seattle and San Francisco? 5th. If hyacinths, narcissus, tulips and crocus are permitted in, then all other similarly dry bulbs which never were known to carry infectious or in- jurious pests should be allowed in as heretofore. 6th. Where rose stocks and fruit tree stocks are allowed to enter, other plants of surely as innocent a nature should be permitted subject to the known careful examination in the country of origin and at port of arrival as heretofore. Surely the very particular inspec- tion plants are subjected to in the foreign nurseries before their de- parture to this country and the rigid examination such plants receive here by a well organized and large force of Government inspectors should be sufficient to prevent the introduction of any and all injurious insect pests. When recently the Spanish Influen- za pest was brought over here did we pass an act making it unlawful for hu- man beings to ever come over here again? No: instead we went about combating the pest and we seem to have succeeded. Perhaps the gentle- men of the Federal Horticultural Board may find means to combat the occasional bug that might find its way over here and the millions that are here already without going to the radical departure of killing the dog to destroy the fleas, which would serious- ly affect the business of every florist, importer, nurseryman and plantsman in the United States. The difficulty seems to be to get any concerted and broad action on the part of the different interests affected to actually do something to draw to the attention of the Secretary of Agri- culture in Washington direct the opin- ion of the interests involved in the commercial way of the operation of the act. A committee should be ap- pointed by different florist clubs to take up the matter direct with the Secretary of Agriculture, that he may be directly advised of the objections to the operation of the proposed regu- lations as seriously affecting the horti- cultural interests of the XTnited States. The leading private gardeners can be of great service in this great cause by bringing the matter to the atten- tion of their employers with requests to use their influence in the right place. Horticultural societies through- out the land should appoint commit- tees who would prepare briefs clearly setting forth the facts which the gar- dener members should then bring to the attention of their employers pro- viding them with copies of such briefs. Garden clubs likewise should pre- pare briefs, circulate them amongst their members with requests to use their influence with members of Con- gress and the Senate, and at their meetings and in their reports this un- American act should be criticised un- til either the teeth are gradually taken out of the act by amendments or the same dies its deserved death through Congressional action or investigation. It becomes no man to muse despair But in the teeth of clenched antag- onism To follow up the worthiest until he die. John Scheepers, 2-4 Stone St.. New York. NEW BEDFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The 17th annual meeting of the New- Bedford Horticultural Society was held Monday evening, Jan. 8, in the Free Public Library, and the following officers were re-elected: President. Leonard J. Hathaway, Jr.; vice-presi- dent, Joseph A. Nolet; financial secre- tary, Walter K. Smith; secretary. Jeremiah M. Taber; treasurer, Walter A. Luce. Executive Committee, Frank G. Tripp, chairman; James Garthly. Andrew J. Fish, Charles W. Young. Louis W. Macy, Joseph S. Figueiredo, J. Arnold Wright, Thomas H. Hughes, James Armstrong. Entertainment Com- mittee, Frank C. Barrows, chairman; George H. Reynolds. Nathaniel P. Sowle. The society has held three free flow- er shows during the past year. The treasurer's report shows an increase of $30.84 for the year in the surplus which is now $77.52. It was voted to continue free flower shows. The membership of the so- ciety is now 203. Four members died during the year. Joseph A. Nolet won the David F. Roy silver cup for the best displays at the 1918 shows, the award being decided on points. Mr. Nolet was credited with 62 points. The annual meeting of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society was held in the lecture room, public library. Providence, Wednesday. January 15. 1919. Prof. John G. Jack of Arnold Arboretum. Boston, gave an illustrat- ed lecture on "American Trees and Shrubs for New England Planting." January 18, 1919 HORTICULTURE 55 CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB. The regular January meeting of the Chicago Florists* Club was turned aver to the sports and pastimes com- mittee of which T. Waters is chair- man, and the result was a Victory Banquet at the Hotel Randolph, fol- lowed by dancing. About 100 mem- bers and guests were present, of whom nearly one half were of the fair sex. Some very flattering remarks were heard about the young ladies in the trade who attended the party and showed as much skill in dancing as they display in business life. A short business session preceded the banquet and Allie Zech was installed presi- dent. Walter Amling, vice-president elect, was absent on account of the death of his father and will be in- stalled later. A. T. Pyfer, secretary, and Otto Amling, treasurer, were then installed and remarks were brief In view of the dinner waiting, which all pronounced one of par excellence. Phil Foley, past president of the club and president of the Foley Green- house Mfg. Assn., was toastmaster, and those who know him best know that nothing more needs to be said. As ever the right word was ready every time, and this part of the even- ing was immensely enjoyed by all. C. C. Pollworth and Mrs. Pollworth from Milwaukee were guests, as were also H. M. Robinson of Boston, Ore Gnatt and F. Henock of La Porte, Ind., and A. F. J. Baur of Baur & Stein- kamp, Indianapolis. Dancing followed and all the wor- ries common to the lot of the florist were forgotten in its enjoyment. A letter from J. F. Ammann, presi- dent of the S. A. F., was read ex- pressing regret at his inability to at- tend. The next meeting will be Feb. 6 and will be Novelty Night. Anyone hav- ing any novelty to exhibit is invited to write to the secretary. The committee awarded the club's certificate of merit to the Ruth Baur Carnation, which was exhibited at the banquet. STAMFORD HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY The regular monthly meeting of the Stamford Horticultural Society was held Friday evening. January 3rd. Henry Wild was installed as presi- dent. Owen A. Hunwick. secretary, both for the third time; J. Foster, vice-president and G. C. P.oon. record- ing secretary. A. Peterson was ap- pointed treasurer to take the place of the late Edward Davey, who was buried the same afternoon. Mr. Wild spoke of the career of Mr. Davey. The loss is great to the society not only as an officer, but as member and friend. All the members arose in re- spect to his memory. A committee for the entertainment of members with their families was elected. The Red Cross Chapter of Stamford expressed their thanks for the $150.60 sent to them by the society, this being the net proceeds of the fall show. The following exhibits were awarded prizes by the judges: Strelitzia Regina, seeding carnation, white, honorable mention; Enchan- tress Supreme, cultural certificate, gard. M. J. Quirk; carnation Rock- acre, sport, certificate of merit; seed- ling chrysanthemum, vote of thanks, gard. Alexander Geddes. The lecture of the evening was by G. C. Boon. His subject was "Restor- ing an Old Orchard." He explained how along a scientific way an old orchard was restored. The orchard had been allowed to grow to brush and did not produce a sound apple when he got hold of it. The owner wanted results and two years after he got over 1000 barrels of sound apples that were as good or better than many coming from Oregon. He told the meeting how he went to work pruning, plowing and seeding a green crop which was burned under in the spring followed by fertilizer; also how im- portant it is to spray thoroughly and at the right time, and advised the keeping of more sheep in the state of Connecticut. After the lecture sev- eral questions were asked concerning apple culture. G. C. Boon. The meeting of St. Louis Growers' Association was held on January 8. A lively discussion on prices and stock was held and growers seemed well pleased with returns received since Christmas. Jules Bourdet led a dis- cussion on the formation of the new florists' board of trade and most of the members agreed that such a board would he beneficial as the three branches of the trade, grower, whole- saler and retailer, could meet and dis- cuss market conditions and possibly get a maximum and minimum of cut flower prices. SOUTHAMPTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The annual meeting of the South- ampton Horticultural Society should have been held on Jan. 2nd, but being a very stormy evening and very few present, a special meeting was called for Jan. 10th for the purpose of elect- ing1 officers and transacting other busi- ness incident to the annual meeting. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, D. T. Wells; vice-president, Stanley R. Chandler; Secretary, H. H. Wells; financial secretary, William McLeod; treasurer, Frederick Marshall; corres- ponding secretary, George Campbell; executive committee, James T. Dick- son, Charles Frankenboch, Hugh Davidson, George Anderson, Essog Carr, Frederick Marshall, Stanley R. Chandler, George Anderson. It was voted to hold the annual flower and vegetable show the coming summer. Also to continue the monthly exhibits. Exhibitors to receive first, second and third prizes at the end of the year as per points gained. It was also decided to dispense with the annual banquet as demands for benevolent purposes were considered paramount. After some interesting discussions on vari- ous subjects the meeting adjourned. ST. LOUIS FLORIST CLUB The St. Louis club held its meeting Thursday, January 9, at the W. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co., thirty-five members being present. Reports of the Publicity Committee were called for but owing to the absence of Secre- tary J. J. Beneke were unable to re- port. A discussion on cost of production was led by Fred Ammann, president S. A. F. It was decided that the pub- licity committee should handle this important question and get grower, wholesaler and retailer together for further cooperation. It was resolved that condolences should be sent to the families of Alex Lurie and Fred Albers in their recent bereavements. Fred Ammann made an exhibit of newspaper advertising and R. J. Mohr advocated advertising by the Florists' Publicity Committee. C. W. Wors, Jr., spoke of his camp life at Camp Kear- ney and Alex Lurie of the Missouri Botanical Garden gave an illustrated talk on the curious varieties of plants and weeds common to the study of horticulture, 56 110 RTICULTU It E January IS, 1919 HORTICULTURE VOL. XXIX JANUARY 18, 1919 NO. 3 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager Telephone, Beach 392 ADVERTISING RATES: Per inch, 30 inches to page fl.25 Discount on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), 5 per cent.; three months (IS 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 of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page THE PLANT EMBARGO MENACE— John ScheeperS .53-54 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: New Bedford Horticultural Society 54 Chicago Florists' Club — Stamford Horticultural So- ciety— Southampton Horticultural Society — St. Louis Florist Club 55 American Carnation Society — Gardeners' Conference at Pittsburgh 58 Northampton Florists' and Gardeners' Club — Florists' Hail Association of America 60 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS— National Pub- licity Campaign — Committee Meetings — Department of Plant Registration 58 NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB 59 OBITUARY— Mrs. Thomas Page — Mrs. Emily Blewett Prickitt — George Conklin Saltford — Lieut. William Aherne 61 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: A Store Beautiful 64 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Rochester, St. Louis 67 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: Philadelphia — Lieut. John H. Earl, portrait — Roch- ester— Chicago — Washington — Boston 69-70 MISCELLANEOUS: News Notes 60-65 Dendrobium Lionii — Illustrated 61 Controlling Cucumber Disease by Seed Treatment and Crop Rotation 62 Catalogues Received 63 Patents Granted 63 What is the Best Way to Store Manure? 63 Visitors' Register 65 It is refreshing to read of the Flowers in demand brisk demand for flowers in in London London. People there had be- come thoroughly tired of the de- pressing conditions incident to the war and reaction quite une □ ias tal en pla< • ■. Dinm social functions arc the order of the day with tin- result thai flowers are in demand at high pi leciallj orchids and \ inlets. The present week marks sev- Buiiding materials eral substantial reductions in coming down in price ,1,,. cosl (,| consj iction ma- il rials. One of the largest corporations has ju-t announced a reduction of twenty- five per cent in the cqsl "I' steam and hut water boilers and other heating apparatus. Lower prices for struc- tural steel are also indicated. Other lines musi inevi- tably follow this action, lor industry will In- at a stand- still until they do, and until they do. they may expei I to be practically without new business. Unskilled labor is now plentiful at rates about the same as before the war. Mills and shops throughout the country are run- ning on reduced time and the managers in several in- stances have intimated that there is little prospeci of improvement during the next six months. Competition for skilled labor among employers is no longer in evi- dence and it now appears that the much talked of period of readjustment is no longer to come, it is here now. The sooner we get to a new -olid basis which shall be- come our future normal conditions the better it will be for all id' us, for real prosperity cannot come while war-time inflation lingers. Then and then only will the florist he justified in making permanent improve- ments or additions to his establishment. Had be done- so under recent high prices it would have been almost impossible to earn any return upon the outlay. It has taken the horticultural The trade aroused trade a long time to come to a full at last realization of the evil which threatens horticulture and horti- cultural art and industry by the new embargo placed on all plants having earth at their roots, which becomes operative June 1st. Light months ago Horticulture sounded its warning to the trade, urging attendance at the first hearing at Washington on May 28th. Unfor- tunately very few representatives of the trade and some of the larger houses were not represented. From then until now HORTICULTURE more than any other trade medium has continued to sound the warning, and now although it is the eleventh hour and the full conse- quences of inaction loom up before us. and although the required efforts will necessarily be much greater, if any abatement of the embargo is to be secured we still hope thai every possible effort will be made to save us from this unwarranted restriction by a department of out government whose mission it should be to foster rather than to destroy our industry. The Federal Horticul- ural Hoard has evidently not heeded the suggestion made at the hearings that inspectors be sent abroad to examine, where growing, material intended for ship- ment to this country. This plan would not be difficult in the cases of England. Holland and Belgium from which three countries most of the restricted stock comes. Later the inspection might be extended to other countries. The cost would be small compared to the value of such inspection to the horticultural interests of this country. January 18. 1919 II 0 R T ICULTURE 57 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. Our Promotion Bureau is daily in receipt of letters from subscribers to the Campaign Fund highly commend- ing the work of the committees. Wm. L. Rock, of the. William L. Rock Flower Co.. Kansas City, Mo.. B letter from whom was recently pub- lished in these notes, writes, with a cheque for $200 as his subscription for 1919: "I wish to state no bill or obli- gation has come in to our establish- ment that has given me more pleas- ure to meet than this one. I sincerely hope the florists throughout the land will be able to see the benefits that they will derive from this campaign. The awakening will perhaps be some- what slow ; the realization will be sure to follow. Your committees are per- fectly right in requesting that remit- tance of subscriptions be made promptly, so that they themselves can see just exactly where they stand." A Washburn & Sons, Bloomington, 111., writes: "We enclose cheque for $25 to cover our pledge for 1919. We are pleased with the way the work is carried on, and wish to express our appreciation to the men looking after it. Our sales the past year showed an increase of 10y2 per cent, over those of 1917. Possibly some of it is due to the national campaign." Contributors to the fund for 1919 should clearly understand that their contributions are to be used toward the publicity planned for this year. The 1918 campaign was conducted and financed wholly through the fund pro- vided last year, consequently there is no deficit to be made up from this year's fund. Campaign Rally in Philadelphia. There was an enthusiastic rally of the florists of Philadelphia and neigh- boring cities as part of the program of the. Florists' Club of Philadelphia for its meeting on January 7th. Over 250 members of the trade were in at- tendance, and interest ran high. Among the speakers on "Publicity for Flowers" were Henry Penn, Boston, chairman of the Publicity Committee: Major P. F. O'Keefe. Boston: Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.: Wm. F. ■Glide. Washington. D. C; Secretary John Young, New York; Robert Craig, Philadelphia; and W. F. Therkildson. Philadelphia. Charles Grakelow pre- sided at the request of the club's pres- ident, Alban A. Harvey, and in a most able manner introduced the speakers. Henry Penn told of the wonderful results obtained from the 1918 cam- paign. Particularly surprising were they under the distressing business conditions experienced by all trades. With the work kept going, much greater returns now were to be ex- pected. He emphasized the impor- tance of an extended use of the slo- gan, "Say it with Flowers," and a general linking up with the campaign publicity through the use of the serv- ice offered by the Promotion Bureau. He advocated an extension of interest in the campaign so that instead of $50,000, the fund annually should reach $150,000, and bring a corres- ponding increase in benefit. Evidence of wide benefit from the campaign Mr. Penn fully demonstrated. Maj6r O'Keefe outlined the cam- paign at considerable length. Some of the points he made were as follows: Advertising interests, and brings nec- essary additional business. The cost of a single page in the Saturday Evening Post, $5,000 looked like a lot of money, but people who were any- thing but crazy were keeping on using such space year in and year out. To send a postcard to each person reached by a page in that publication would cost $23,000, and then not tell a story so well. ■ There' was spent last year on magazines of nation-wide cir- culation, about $35,000 of the Florists' Publicity Fund. It was necessary to interest people in flowers, and make them like them. Advertising in the face of the unfavorable conditions of last year was bold, but turned out to be wonderfully successful; even had it kept business only up to normal, it would have been a great achievement. It was advisable each year to keep on building prestige -and adding to what had gone before. One cannot force, but may advise a customer. The Jan- uary and February features of the campaign would be carried in 33 mag- azines, at a cost of about one- twentieth of a cent per number of each, the slogan "Say it with Flow- ers," predominating in all matter. Philadelphia's share alone of the cir- culation was estimated to be 350,000, and retailers should make the most of it. There were 3000 birthdays every week In the population of that city, a florists' opportunity in every one of them. Wallace R. Pierson's remarks were chiefly directed to growers, whose in- terest in the campaign should be para- mount, as they were the producers of the flowers to be exploited. Wm. F. Gude declared that the pub- licity campaign was a great factor in stimulating the florist business. Every- one was benefited so everyone should contribute, and not stand aside and "let George do it." All should tie up at once to the campaign, and make personal endeavor as well. Secretary Young spoke at consider- able length, dwelling chiefly upon the advantages to be derived from a liberal use made of the various aids provided by the Promotion Bureau signs, electrotypes featuring the magazine advertisements, lantern slides, stickers and so forth, all pro- vided at cost, and found to be great business bringers. The live members of the trade throughout the country were actively interested in the cam- paign, contributing their time and money to make it a success. The re- sults last year were excellent and would be better this year, as the movement was growing rapidly. As showing the interest already in evi- dence, he mentioned that the first two days' mail after the bills to subscrib- ers had gone out contained $3,000 and there was a pledged fund of $27,000 to start with. Those who contributed and tied up with the work of the cam- paign received most benefit. Robert Craig, who was given an ovation, made one of his characteris- tic addresses. Speaking of flowers, he said that love of beauty existed in every mind; some admired pictures, or jewels, others horses or dogs, but everybody loved flowers, therefore, the thought of flowers should be con- stantly before the public. W. F. Therkildson, to whom credit was given as the real originator of 58 HORTICULTURE January 18, 1919 the campaign, expressed his great be- lief in slogans, and remarked that he considered the slogan, "Say it with Flowers" really wonderful in concep- tion. The campaign, he said, should have everybody in the trade back of it. Quite a large sum was subscribed, at the meeting. Florists from other cities present were: Wm. F. Keys, Jr., J. Stevenson, W. F. Ekas, W. E. McKissick, M. Lohr, Wm. Lehr, T. H. Cook, R. L. Graham, Jr., and Isaac H. Moss, all of Baltimore, Md. T. H. Thompson, Har- ry Palmer, J. E. Barnard, all of Ken- nett Square, Pa.; John Horn, Allen- town, Pa.; Wm. Geiger and R. May- hew, North Wales, Pa.; H. Darlington and J. M. Andre, of Doylestown, Pa.; A. M. Herr, H. K. Rohrer and B. F. Barr, of Lancaster, Pa.; Adolph Gude, Jr., and G. W. Hess of Washington, D. C; D. B. Edwards, Atlantic City, N. J.; M. J. Brinton, Christiana, Pa.; W. H. Vance, Wilmington, Del.; A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y.; W. H. Fox, Parkers Ford, Pa.; Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa., and H. C. Huesman, Read- ing, Pa. It is hoped that those florists who have not yet considered the advisa- bility of subscribing to the campaign fund will realize the immense impor- tance of so doing, and send in a sub- scription without delay. The following contributions for 1919 are reported: George Craig, Philadelphia, -$10; Boston Cut Flower Exchange, Boston. .$25; W. F. Therldldson. Philadelphia, $25; E. W. Gaehring, Philadelphia, $10; Eugene Rern- heimer, Philadelphia, $10; C. D. Darling- ton Doylestown, $15; Chas. B\ Krueger Co., Reading Terminal, Philadelphia, $50; H. S. Betz, Philadelphia, $100; Aschmann Bros., Philadelphia, $35; Joseph Josephs, Philadelphia. $10; G. A. Thiele, Philadel- phia, $10; Eva Frances Fletcher. Philadel- phia $5; Louis Niemann, Philadelphia. $5: M. J. Brinton. Christiana, $10; J. Henry Bartram, Lansdowne, $30; F. H. llein hardt. St. Louis. $15: Dobhs & Son, Au- burn, $5; Minge Floral Co., Mobile, $5: Frank C. Siebert, Wheeling, $5. Additional Subscription — John N. Cham- pion, New naven, $5; Chas. H. Graielow, Philadelphia. $50; S. S. Pennock Co.. Philadelphia. $100; A. Harvey & Sons. Brandywine Summit. $40; Victor I. Ride- nour, Philadelphia, $40; R. L. Graham. Baltimore, $15; L. C. Stroh & Sons. Ba- tavia. $5. Second Subscription — Harry K. Rohrer, Lancaster $25. Total, $660.00. Previously reported. $20,245.50. Grand total, $20,005.50. also issued calls for meetings of their respective committees to be held in Cleveland on January 29th. The name of the hotel in which the meet- ings are to be held will be announced later. John Young, Secy. COMMITTEE MEETINGS. President Ammann of the Socity of American Florists has issued a call for a meeting of the executive board of the society to be held in Detroit on Friday, January 31st, and another meeting to be held in Cleveland on February first, following the meeting of the American Carnation Society. Henry Penn. chairman of the Publicity Committee and George Asmus, chair- man of the finance committee, have Department of Plant Registration. Public notice is hereby given that The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Pennsylvania, submit for regis- tration the new plants mentioned be- low: Canna Nokomis: A hybrid of the famous Firebird, without any of the bad habits of the parent plant, height 5 feet. The foliage is a combination of emerald-green and bronze, beauti- fully veined, making a lovely setting for the large, vivid crimson flowers. The flowers are most attractive, hav- in a rich, silky sheen on the petals, and the color is darker than that of any other bronze-foliaged canna with bloom near this size. Canna The President, height 4 feet. In color it is a rich, glowing scarlet, and the immense, firm, rounded flow- ers, 7 inches across when- open, are produced on strong, erect stalks well above the large, rich green foliage. The President is superior to any other red variety in the quantity and also quality of bloom, and the firm flowers are able to resist drought and heat to a remarkable degree. 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. Arno H. Nehrling, Crawfordsville, Indiana, has been appointed State Vice-President for Indiana, North, vice, W. J. Vesey, Jr., previously ap- pointed, but who" is still in the service of the TJ. S. Army. President J. F. Ammann has reap- pointed the Committee on Memorial Resolutions, as follows: Michael Barker, Chicago, 111., chairman; John G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J., and J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, Ohio. John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. By request of the Cleveland Flor- ists' Club, the following classes are added to the premium schedule for the American Carnation Society exhi- bition at Cleveland on January 29-30. Entries for these classes may be made any time previous to the time set for staging, which is one o'clock of Janu- ary 29th. Fifty blooms any variety white, light pink being not darker than Win- sor, dark pink being darker than Win- sor, red and any other color, prizes of $8.0o, $4.00 and $3.00 are offered for each variety. Please bear in mind that entries for all classes except the above should be in the hands of the secretary not later than January 19th. The 19th tailing on Sunday, all entries in Mon- day's mail will be accepted as having been made within the time limit. After Monday, two dollars will be charged against each class in which entry is made. Entries are especially desired from growers in the middle west. For several years past, the growers in this section have failed to hold up their end, leaving the making of the ex- hibition largely to the growers from the far east. Cleveland is centrally located and easily reached from all directions, therefore there is no rea- son why we should not have entries from all sections. Come, and bring an exhibit with you. A. F. J. Baub, Secy. GARDENERS' CONFERENCE AT PITTSBURGH. A gardeners' conference will be held under the auspices of the Pittsburgh district members of the National Asso- ciation of Gardeners at the Hotel Chatham, Pittsburgh, on Thursday evening, January 30th. Following a reception from 6 P. M. to 6.30 P. M., David Fraser, a director of the national association, will intro- duce the speakers of the evening who will include Robert Weeks of Cleve- land, president of the National Associ- ation of Gardeners: M. C. Ebel of Mad- ison, N. J., secretary; William Fal- coner and Neil McCallum of Pitts- burgh. A general discussion of the problems confronting the gardener and his profession will follow the speakers. Gardeners and all interested in the profession of gardening will be wel- comed. A supper will be served at the con- clusion of the business session. David Fraser of Pittsburgh is chairman and John Barnet of Sewickley, Pa., secre- tary of the conference committee. An executive meeting of the trustees and board of directors of the National Association of Gardeners has been called by President Weeks to meet at the Hotel Chatham, Pittsburgh, at three o'clock on the afternoon of Jan- uary 30th. A special invitation is ex- tended by the gardeners of Pittsburgh and vicinity to the officials attending the executive session to attend the con- ference. January 18, 1919 PIOIiTICULTURE NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB The New York Florists' Club held its first meeting of the year on Janu- ary 13th with over 150 members in at- tendance including ten ex-presidents. Charles Schenck the retiring presi- dent made the following address: Valedictory Address of Ex-President Schenck As this will be the last meeting at which I shall have the honor to pre- side, I want to take advantage of the occasion, to thank every member of the Club who has attended our meet- ings during my administration for his assistance and kind sppport. The past year has been fraught with many vicisitudes for the florist, and I might say that if it were not for the organized action of the New York Florists' Club and the Society of American Florists, a great many growers today would have had empty and desolate houses staring them in the face. However, a great many who have not taken an active part in our work may not realize it. I can state, on positive authority, that the persist- ence of our Committees made the Gov- ernment take notice of the import- ance of our industry, which they termed as purely non-essential, and so modified their terms that we at least could keep our plants going. In proof of this, I can safely state that there is not a greenhouse establish- ment managing to secure more than the allotted 50 per cent of coal, which was molested by the local fuel ad- ministrator. Other businesses did not fare so well, as we had proof daily, in our papers, of dealers who were fined and had to pay penalties for violating the rules the Government had laid ■ down. Our Annual Flower Show has been postponed until 1920, simply for the reason that the Government has taken over the Grand Central Palace, and there was no other suitable building. Rut I do hope that every member will take a keen interest in the 1920 show, that it may keep its place as the leading society affair in the great metropolis. As regards the Liberty Loans, we sold over $350,000 of the third bond issue, and over $400,000 of the fourth. We were highly commended by the Government, and the Florists' and Allied Trades stand high in the esti- mation of the Government today. In the work of assistance to the soldiers, both over here and over there, we have done a goodly share. Besides liberal money donations to the Red Cross, we have sent an automobile to France. We have liber- ally donated flowers in the past year to the sick soldiers in the base hospi- tals, and we have taken part in a great many other affairs for the relief and entertainment of the soldiers. To the various committees I wish to extend my sincere thanks, and par- ticularly to the chairman of each, who have so ably assisted in the consum- mation of a successful year for the Club. I wish to inform them that the Club, as well as myself, has recog- nized their ambition to keep the morale of the Club at the peak of the high standard made. To our Secretary, Mr. Young, I shall feel that I owe an everlasting- debt of gratitude. It was a pleasure to work with him. Through his knowledge of the different works of the craft gained by so many years of experience, he was always ready and willing to assist in dealing with any of the perplexing questions which occasionally arose during my admin- istration. I believe the club is well served by a thoroughly experienced and able secretary. The club during my administration has taken a step which for some years has been felt to be a necessary one — it has secured office quarters, where all our business can be transacted in a manner befitting its dignity as the largest and most influential club in the trade. The need of an office and headquarters could scarcely be better demonstrated than during our last Liberty Loan drive, when it was the seat of direction for our entire division. It has been pleasing to note that there have been many additions to our membership from the retail trade. I am sure that the representatives of this branch of our calling have seen that our work is in their Interests as well as in the interests of the various other branches, and we ought to have a very much larger representation of the retail ranks in our organization. Our Club has been particularly well represented in the Service, made nec^ essary by the gruesome war just ended. Our honor roll carries the names of members who have been called from their activities :n the trade, and I trust it will be our good fortune to welcome all of them back, safe, sound and hearty. Gentlemen, it is with sincere regret that I relinquish my honorable posi- tion, but if in your opinion, I have served you faithfully during my occu- pancy of the chair I am well satisfied. I regret exceedingly to realize that there are many things for the good of the Club which I have not done. However, in my capacity as an ex- president, I am still yours to com- mand. I sincerely hope that my suc- cessor will receive the support you have given me, and with it I can surely be- speak a continued seccess for the New York Florists' Club. Philip F. Kessler the newly elected president after being presented with a gavel by the retiring president spoke as follows: I have the honor tonight to be in- stalled as the thirty-third elected president of the largest and most im- portant local organization of florists in this great country. In taking over the reins of office, I deeply appreciate my responsibility for a continuance of the successful progress of the club in the various lines of work so ably directed by my predecessors, work which has given our body the prestige it enjoys today, as an important factor in the develop- ment and advancement of American horticulture. Happily, the adverse conditions un- der which your retiring president la- bored during the year just passed have ended, and we may look forward to peaceful and prosperous times, fa- vorable to our projects and conducive to the healthy development and growth of our organization. While our membership is large in comparison with that of many similar institutions, it is by no means as large as it might be. Of, perhaps, 2500 flor- ists who, in their own interests, should be connected with us, we have only about one-fifth of this number. The benefit accruing from organiza- tion needs no exploitation from me. The day when an individual could raise his voice in protest against trade evils or unjust legislation passed many, many years ago, and its pass- ing resulted in the establishment of this club as a most necessary organi- zation for the protection of our inter- ests as a whole, and the advancement of our business as one essential to home life. During my administration I feel assured that I shall have the support. 60 11 O RT I (' U I.TU H E January 18, 1919 of my fellow members in the promo- tion and carrying out of whatever is decided upon as a necessary part of our work. It shall be my object to encourage and help any endeavor which may come from our younger members as likely to increase interest in our meetings and promote our use- fulness as a trade body. Our discus- sions are free and open, and no one should feel that because his member- ship is more or less new, his views or ideas should not be presented. The motto of our club, "All One." is in- tended to be taken literally. We are really all one, and no one more than another. We shall have many things to en- gage our attention this year, not the least' of which will be the securing of more adequate accommodation for our meetings. All must admit that we have outgrown our present quarters, but what we can do, in the present rather congested housing conditions so apparent in our city, is a matter for serious consideration. In taking the gavel of office from my worthy predecessor, I realize that there is a surrender from an officer who has been tried in the fire and found abso- lutely true; and when I am called up- on to make a similar surrender it is my fondest hope that the same can be said of me, and I shall do my best to have it said worthily The other officers were called to the platform and acknowledged in a graceful way their re-election. President Kessler then announced his committee appointments as fol- lows: Legislative Committee — W. II Siebrecht, Jr.. P. O'Mara, I''. K. rierson. Awards- -Clms. W. Knight, Chairman, A Herrington. Peter Duff, Jos. A. Manda. \Y H. Siebrecht. Sr.. S. G. Milosy, W. R. Pierson. Flower Show Committee — C H. Totty. Chairman, Clms. Schenck, P. H. Traendly, <;. E M. Stumpp, Wallace R. Pierson, W. H. Duckham, Max Schling, P. W. Popp. A. L. Miller. John Xoung, P. F. Kessler. House and Entertainment Peter Oer- laivd, Chairman, Ayrea Booth, Alex M. Donaldson, Edw. A. Hanft, Henry Hofl mann. Exhibition Committee— Roman J. Irwin. Chairman, I.. T.Rodman, Fred'k Cowperth w.-iite. A. Bucbhdls. Essay and Lecture E. C Vlck, Chair- man: John II. Pepper. A. T DeXnMare. Pnblioit) Committee — T. H. Pepper, Chairman, ('.. E. M. Stumpp, E. C. Vick, To Collect Flowers tor Hospitals Joseph Fenrlch, A. l,c Moult. Peter Gerlaird, Paul A Rlge, John 1!. Kervan, Maurice Glass, Tony or Costos Sokelos, A. S. Nash. P. !•'. Kessler Dinner Committee- Charles Schenck, Aiidrev Scott, A T Bunynrd, Wm, II. Siebrecht, Jr.. Emil Scliloss Treasurer Rickards presented his re- port, verified by the audil of the Trus- tees, which showed :i ' ala'nce in the bank of $15,556 00. The following were elected to mom ip in the Club: R. H. ('. Hard. Syracuse, N. Y.: F. G. Sealey, 3056 Perry Ave., Bronx, N. Y.; O. J. Van Bourgondien, 147 Mag- nolia Ave.. Arlington. N. J.; Bornatl Kinsman, 3917 King's Highway. Brooklyn, N. Y.; Simon Schneirow, 3917 King's Highway, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Isadore Landsman, E. 38th St. and Lenox Rd„ Brooklyn, N. Y. Nominations for election at the next meeting were as follows: Hans Schwartz, Riverdale, N. Y.: James Moran, Purchase St., Rye, N. Y.; Anthony Moran, Purchase St., Rye, N. Y.; Robert H. Lickman, Brookwooil Gardens, East Islip, N. Y.: Joseph Lee, Windholme Farm, Islip, N. Y.; Frank Laban, 55 West 26th St., New- York city; Matthew Sampson, Jr., 55 West 26th St., New York city; Max Lehmann, 292 Grand St., New York city; Robert LaBan, 55 West 26th St.. New York city; Isaac Abrams, 123 E. 7th Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.; Wm. Doyle. 55 West 26th St., New York city. The Secretary made a report re- viewing the work of the Club for 1918 and it was seen that 58 new members had been initiated and the losses were 8 through resignations and death. A resolution on the death of Mrs. Milliot of Yonkers was read and adopted and a committee appointed to prepare memorials on the deaths of George Allen and Mrs. McGovern. A resolution presented by John Scheep- ers on the death of Captain DeLa Mar was passed. On motion of Chas. Schenck. it was decided that the club should hold its annual dinner, as usual, and President Kessler appointed the following com- mittee: Chas. Schenck, Andrew Scott. Alfred T. Bunyard. W. H. Siebrecht Jr., Emil Schloss, to carry out arrange- ments for the dinner. The President also appointed a transportation committee to arrange details on the trip to Cleveland for the occasion of the American Carna- tion Society's convention and exhibi- tion on January 29th and 30th. He also announced that the committee on collection of flowers for distribution in military and naval base hospitals would stand, supplemented by Aubrey S. Nash and himself. There was quite a discussion on the subject of Publicity, as directly ap- plied to the work of the National Publicity Campaign. Secretary John Young made a lengthy address in which he detailed many comical ex- periences incidental to his recent 'coast to coast" trip in the interests of the Campaign. His various stories e enjoyed by his audience, who ap- ired to think that his oration was bort. Wallace R. Pierson also had quite a little to say on the subject of Public- ity and drove home a point when he told what the Hartford florists were doing at holiday times. He said they were using whole pages in their local newspapers on a co-operative basis and he wondered whether the New York florists were ready to adopt a similar course. G. E. M. Stumpp spoke of the great value of the slogan, "Say It With Flowers," to such as would use it. "Say it in every way," he said "even with soles of a florist's foot." NORTHAMPTON FLORISTS' AND GARDENERS' CLUB The monthly meeting of the North- ampton and Holyoke Florists' and Gardeners' Club was held on Tuesday. Jan. 7, at Butler & Ulman greenhouses. Northampton, with a good attendance. The club decided to offer a price for the best exhibit at each meeting for the coming year to stimulate more interest in bringing out exhibits. Heing carnation night a fine exhibit was made of twenty-three vases of car- nations from four growers of the vicin- ity. Butler & Ulman won the first prize with a vase of Laddie and were also awarded a certificate of merit for the extensive decorations at their greenhouses for the occasion. A. Haeseleb. FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. Occasionally a former member of the Florists' Hail Association who has been chasing after will-o'-the-wisp windstorm insurance writes, "How- can we get back into the old reliable F. H. A.?" Easiest thing in the world. Make an application for new mem- bership and upon the receipt of the initiation fee you will be properly en- rolled. Same thing applies to those who desire membership. John G. Esler. NEWS NOTES. North Easton. Mass. — Charles J. Norling after a service of 20 years as grower at the greenhouses of John MacFarland, has resigned his position to take effect Feb. 1. He goes with James H. Leach & Sons. Glen Cove, L. I. — Carnation Laddie was the feature of an exhibit at the January meeting of the Nassau Coun- ty Horticultural Society. It was shown by J. F. Johnston of the George 1>. Pratt estate and he received a certifi- cate of culture, as well as the favor- able comment of all horticulturists pi esent. January 18. 1919 HORTICULTURE 61 Obituary DENDROBIUM LYONII. Mrs. Thomas Page. The many friends, throughout the Cnited States, of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Page of Great Barrington, Mass., will be shocked to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Page on Saturday. Jan- uary 4, 1919, following an operation at the House of Mercy Hospital, Pitts- field. Mass. Mrs. Page is survived by her husband and three young children. She was a charming and accomplished Edinburgh woman and will be grate- fully remembered for her whole-souled hospitality and kindness to visiting horticulturists at "Brookside." She had Ihhui active in Red Cross and other women's war work since 1914. Her death is a severe loss to Great Barring- ton and to her multitude of friends everywhere. Mrs. Emily Blewett Prickitt. Pneumonia has claimed another victim who was closely connected with the trade, and it was with extreme re- gret that the news of the death of Mrs. John Prickitt at Des Plaines on Jan. 1>th was received by her many friends. Emily Blewett was born in London. Eng.. forty-two years ago and her father, H. C. Blewett is one of the best known growers of Des Plaines, 111., where he has lived for many years, and he has the sincere sympathy of the trade in the loss of this, his only daughter. Mrs. Prickitt also leaves her husband and one brother, Harry Blewett. who are growers and are op- erating a fine range of houses under the name of the Des Plaines Floral Co. Mrs. Prickitt had a nature which en- deared her to those around her and she will be sorely missed. George Conklin Saltford George Conklin Saltford, vice-presr dent of The Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., died suddenly at his home on North avenue on Thurs- day, Jan. 10. He was well known to the trade and was a splendid artist in his chosen profession and had a host of friends. He was born in Pougli keepsie and lived there all his life. Mr. Saltford was Commodore of the Poughkeepsie Yacht Club, chaplain of the Elks, a member of Booth Hose Co. and the Dutchess County Horticul- t uial Society. The funeral took place on Sunday and was attended by repre- sentative men from many parts of the state. Many handsome floral pieces were sent by friends, among which was a casket blanket of carnations Mr, Saltford married Miss Carrie Gregg of Goshen, Orange Co., X. Y who survives him. He is also survived '. * The accompanying picture is of a very rare and beautiful Dendrobe from the Philippines, flowered in the orchid collection of Louis Burk, at Phila- delphia. The picture shows seven flower spikes with an average of ten flowers on each. The sepals are of a beautiful dark wine color with pinkish white petals. Mr. Burk received these plants from the late Wm. S. Lyon, hence the name. Dendrobium Lyonii. This plant was grown and flowered in an intermediate cattleya house. by one son 11 years old, by his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Saltford and a brother, W. Arthur Saltford. Lieut. William Aherne. Lieut. William Aherne, a well-known florist of Columbia, Pa., died from val- vular disease of the heart on the morn- ing of January 9. October 6, 1878, he enlisted as a pri- vate in Co. H, 11th Regiment of N. G. P. and was subsequently appointed corporal, sergeant and first sergeant of the company and in 1891 was com- missioned first lieutenant. He com- manded the company during the Homestead strike. He was one of the old-time florists with a knowledge of plant life and culture that one seldom finds today, and that deep love for his plants and flowers that made it a pleasure to see him among them. He was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church. Knights of Columbus and the Lancaster County Florists' As- sociation. Honored and respected by them all, his loss will be keenly tell His wife, who preceded him to the "great beyond" by several years, was Miss Mary Brady of County Wexford. Ireland. Albekt M. Hkrr. SEEDS ASPARAGUS Plumosus Northern Greenhouse Grown 1 ,01)11 Seeds $3.35 5,000 Seeds 14.00 10,000 Seeds 25.00 25,000 Seeds 56.35 AsPAKAGl s Sprengeri 1,000 Seeds $1.25 5,000 Seeds 6.00 10,000 Seeds 10.00 Clarence U. Liggit 325 Bulletin Building PHILADELPHIA CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS MADISON, IM. J. H. HEISTAD LANDSCAPE GARDENING ROCKPORT, ME. 62 HOBTICULTURE January IS, 1919 CONTROLLING CUCUMBER DIS- EASES BY SEED TREATMENT AND CROP ROTATION. Simple and important methods of controlling two cucumber diseases are the use of disease-free seed and ro- tation of crops. The results of recent investigations are published in an ar- ticle on the cucumber angular leaf spot disease in the Journal of Agri- cultural Research and in Department of Agriculture Bulletin 727 on the an- thracnose disease of vine crops. These diseases overwinter both in the fields where diseased crops are grown and on the seed saved from such fields. Should Treat Seed Now Disease-free seed can be secured by soaking them for five minutes in a 1 to 1,000 solution of corrosive sublimate and then washing 15 minutes in run- ning water. The germination is not injured by this treatment. Seed treatment can be done most advantageously and with the smallest outlay of time and labor by commer- cial seed dealers, seed growers, pickle companies, or other wholesale seed handlers while the seed are still in large quantities, and before they have been distributed to retailers and growers. Seed Treatment Simple. Seed treatment is a comparatively simple operation and can be done in storage houses if running water is at hand. Caution. — The highly poisonous na- ture of corrosive sublimate (mercuric chloride) should be kept in mind throughout -the entire process of seed treatment. In practice the following procedure has been found advisable. In order to dissolve the mercuric chloride rapidly an equal quantity of ammonium chlo- ride should be used. Purchase 1 pound each of mercuric chloride and ammo- nium chloride for every 500 pounds of seed to be treated. Make up a con- centrated stock solution of a strength of 1 to 20 by dissolving 1 pound of each in 2% gallons of water. This stock solution is diluted to 1 to 1,000 by adding 2 quarts to 21% gallons of water. Stir thoroughly before usinja Metal containers can not be used for the mercuric chloride solution. In making up the stock solutions use graniteware measures and wooden pails; for the treatment use barrels. Immersing the Seed. Place seed- in loosely woven bags, 50 pounds in each. The bags should not be over three-quarters full, to al- Four New Giant Stocks GREENHOUSE SAVED SEED LENOX MAUVE LENOX PURPLE 25c; Y6oz. $1.25 LENOX PINK LENOX WHITE Each color separate. Tr. pkt, The LENOX STOCKS are great improvements on the Beauty of Nice Strain. They bloom in four to five months from sowing and under good cultivation, (disbudded), attain a height of 2J/2 to 3 feet, producing a gigantic flower spike bearing beautiful large double flowers, the actual seed of- fered above has produced as much as 85 % double flowers. Strtbur (LBofc&ingtcm (tto.jnc. 128 Chambers Street Seedsmen NEW YORK CITY LILY OF THE VALLEY Original Cases containing 1750 Pips, M $22.50; Small Quantities, $2.50 per hundred FOTTLER, FISKE, RAWSON CO. The Seed Store I .' and 13 Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston low for swelling of the seed and to fa- cilitate stirring. Immerse the bag of seed in 25 gallons of the 1 to 1,000 bichloride solution and agitate vigor- ously to secure thorough wetting of the seed. Remove the bag promptly at the end of five minutes and im- merse at once in running water in a barrel and stir thoroughly. Wash about 15 minutes. Dry the seed as rapidly as possible. Forced drying by an air blast is much to be desired. The bichloride solution may be used only twice, since its strength is reduced by use. Make up a fresli di- lution from the stock solution for every two bags of seed. Guard against reinfection of the treated seed. Bags to be used for treated seed should be soaked in the 1 to 1,000 bichloride solution for at least five minutes, rinsed, and dried. This can be done most readily by using these bags for the original seed treatment, being careful that the en- tire bag is immersed. Rotate Crops. Growers should never plant cucum- bers, cantaloupes, or watermelons on fields where the anthracnose or the angular leaf-spot disease occurred on any vine crops the previous year or on immediately adjacent land. Select new fields or land in crops other than vine crops the year before, and thus re- duce the chance of disease losses. Horticultural Books For Sal* by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. Chrysanthemum Manual. Elmer D Smith to.io Tiio Chrysanthemum. Herrlnf- ton M Commercial Carnation Culture. Dick Un- commercial Rose Culture. Holme* LM Violet Culture. Galloway LM Greenhouse Construction. Tftft.. LM Sweet Peas np to Date. Kerr... LM Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. Kains.. LM Plant Pruning. Kains LM Book of Garden Plans, llamblln. t.M Landscape Design. Hubbard.... •.09 The Art of Outdoor Rose Grew* ing. Thomas «.00 The Home Vegetable Garden. Krahm LM Vegetable Gardening. B. L. Watti LM Pareeas oa The Boss LM Principles of Floriculture. E A. White LW Foundations ef American Grape Culture. Mnnson n ! 15.C Killarney, Key, Tait ! 15. c Ophelia, Sunburst is.c Carnations 8c C« ttley &j 30. c Lilies, Longiflorum 1 a5-c Lilies, Speciosum 8.c Lily of the Valley , 4.c Snapdragon Violets Stevia Calendula Sweet Peas Gardenias • Ad inn turn • 1 .< Smilax J . . . . Asparagus Plumoius. & Spren. (100 Bchs, ) 1 35.0 PHttJC Jan. 13 to ■ to 75-00 50,00 so. 00 35.00 35.00 35.00 30.00 35.0c 35-0° 35-co 11. 00 75.00 33-to ao.oc 8.00 50.00 30.00 1 3. OO 15.OO IO OO 5-oe 15.00 8.00 6.00 10.00 i 00 60,00 40. CO 2C.OO 4O.OO 15.00 2i.OO 35. CO 12.00 15.CO 20.00 to 6.00 10 IOO.OO to 25.00 to to to 60.00 60.00 35 00 23.00 IO.OJ go. so 75-00 50.00 50.00 40.00 u.oc tO 30.00 to 2 OO 3. CO to 4 , c c to 4.00 to IOO.OO to 1.50 to 25.00 to 50.00 8.00 8. co ■75 4.00 t.oo 10.00 10.00 8.00 6o.«e 25.00 5.00 10.00 ( to 1500 13.00 to 1. co I to S3.0C 25.0c I .00 75.0c 30.00 6.QJ 20. CO 2.00 6.00 2 oe 6.00 1.50 to to I.50 ! 23.OO J 30.00 j I SO 25.OO SO.OO 4.OO SO.OO a. 00 30.00 60.00 J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Waba.h Avenue, CHICAGO Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers ROSES. CARNATIONS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK Shipping orders have most careful attention always William F. Kasting Co. holosale F"l 5-68-570 WASHINGTON STREET rlss-tsft BUFFALO, N. Y. January 18, 1919- HORTICULTUKE 67 Flower Market Reports WHOLES ALE FLOWER MARKETS - trade prices -^oo Conditions show but li t - BOSTON tie change in the market over the preceding week. Prices holding about the same all along the line. Shipments have not been large but what stock has been received is of excellent quality. Roses and carnations have improved con- siderably, and while not moving as rapidly as in the past few weeks, the market is generally pretty well cleaned up. Lilies are the one scarce article and violets are having a bet- ter sale, and what few paper whites that have come in have found ready purchasers. The reaction following CHICAGO the holidays is over and business has steadied to a pace that is very' satisfactory, and if it holds as it is at this time there will be no stock wasted. Local sales have picked up. Social affairs and funerals are taking all the stock left after shipping orders are filled. The crop of roses is not large at this time ■but remains about as it has been since the early days of December. Carna- tions are more plentiful, but of these many are splits caused by the dark days and there are none too many first class ones. Paper whites are selling at 6c. and the yellow at 8c. which is a record for these. Some good freesia is also selling for prices that make life easier for the grower. Snapdragons are fine and customers willingly pay three dollars per dozen for the best. There are none too many of the lilies and in fact miscel- laneous stock in general meets a ready sale. The market is good CINCINNATI and active and every- thing coming in is being cleaned up by the buyers. In fact last week the market partially re- turned to the conditions immediately preceding the holidays. Stock is more plentiful and is keeping the prices to a reasonable point. The call from out of town for stock and supplies is very heavy. The rose supply has shortened, while carnations, on the •other hand, have become more pleuti fill. Easter lilies and callas are in a fair supply. Rubrum lilies are now coming in. Sweet peas are finding a good market and are bringing excel- lent prices. Freesia and Paper White Narcissus sell well. Lily of the valley and orchids move rather slowly. Sin- gle violets find a fair market, also snapdragon. The same can be said Roiei Am . Beauty , Special " " Fancy and Extra " " No. i and culls Russell Hadley Killer, Mock Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hiliingdon KiUarney, Key, Tart Ophelia. Sunburst Carnation* Cartl.yaa Lilian, Looffif lorum Lilian, Specioanm Lily of th. Valley Snapdragon Violet. Stevia CalaatafeU SweetPeas* Gardnaiaa A diaarum Smilax Anparacua Plu. * Spren. (icoBhs. ) CINCINNATI Jan. '3 CHICAGO Jan, ij BUFFALO >■■• »3 TO DEALERS ONLY PITTSBURG Jan. ij 40.00 20.00 8.00 15.00 13.00 13. ao 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 50.00 15.00 1.00 4.00 1.50 I .CO JO. ' 35.00 60.00 30.00 13.00 3|oo ■ 5.00 • 5.00 aa.oo HS.oo 15.00 25.00 6.00 75.00 20. CO 8.00 ao.oo 1.50 5.00 3. OO I.50 25.OO 50.00 5».oo jo. 00 15.00 6.00 15. 00 15.0a 8.00 6.00 3.00 6.ao 3.00 73.00 12.00 6.00 10.00 20.0 2,00 3.00 1.50 25.00 1. 00 20.00 50.00 60 00 40.00 25.00 25.00 35.00 13*0 30.00 13. OO 300a tX.OO 4-00 IOO.OO to. 00 8.00 20.00 J,. CO 3.00 3. 00 3.00 50. CO 1.30 25.00 75.00 60.00 25.00 J.o: 8.0c 8.00 6. co 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 4. no 60.00 15.00 8.00 8.00 6. co 1. 00 4.00 t.50 20.00 1.25 20. CO 35-00 75'Oo 50.00 20. co ao.or. 15.00 I* .CO 10. CO 8.00 IJ.OO 15.00 8.0c 73 00 20.00 10.00 12.00 12.00 1.50 6.00 3.C0 23.00 2.50 25.00 50.00 50.00 35.00 5.00 10.00 75.0c 40.00 20.00 20.00 10.00 to 20.00 6 00 6.00 8.00 4.00 50.00 to 00 4.C0 •73 4. CO 1.00 to to to 10 tc ...to c« to to to . to to to . to to to to 15.00 15.00 20.00 6.00 75.00 23.00 if .no 8 00 2.00 20. OO 60.OO of Stevia. Other offerings are Calen- dula, .Mignonette, Forget-me-not and Baby Primrose. Market conditions CLEVELAND during the week end- ing January 11 were sluggish caused by a supply in excess of demand. Carnations in particular, were plentiful, and it would seem that the exorbitant figures charged the public for this popular flower during the holidays, has seriously lowered the demand for it. With roses the condition was entirely different. At no time since the holidays have they been in sufficient supply to take care of the call, and by the middle of last week, the scarcity became acute. Liberal quantities of both pink and white Killarney arrived, but Ophelia. Shawyer, Ward and Russell, were un- obtainable except in very small amounts. Both paper whites and freesias are figuring largely in the market now, the former being in much greater request than the latter. All greens are in plentiful supply but are cleaning up daily. In retail circles trade is reported dull and various plans are being put into operation to stimulate it. Wedding orders are growing more numerous and the vari- ous social functions are again taking on life. A decided check in the death rate has also affected the trade. Growers in general are highly grati- fied by their December returns and a tinge of genuine optimism is discerni- ble in their conversation. Growing conditions are at this writing excel- lent, there is plenty of coal on hand and the labor market has considerably eased up. Business during the ROCHESTER past week has been generally falling off. Stock is quite scarce, but the light de- mand has been about equal to the sup- ply. Carnations are as scarce as dur- ing the past month but have a good demand. Roses are fairly plentiful with the exception of yellow varieties which are a little off crop. Easter and calla lilies are adequate for the pres- ent supply. Regarding violets the de- mand has been very slow with a great reduction in price in order to reduce the stock. Sweet peas are seen occa- sionally. The bulbous stock is arriv- ing and includes good freesia, yellow and white narcissus which find ready sale. An unusual number ST. LOUIS of social gatherings brought about by the return of the boys in khaki and blue has had a tendency to hold the market firm and has prevented the usual after the holiday slump. Carnations are fairly plentiful while roses, violets and sweet peas hold about the same. There are plenty of chrysanthemums in the flower shops of Paris this win- ter season, but they are sold at a pro- hibitive price, anything between two and ten francs being charged for a single bloom. It is said that they were never more expensive, even dur- ing the first years when they became known in France, when the chrysan- themum was regarded as a great rar- itv. — Christian Science Monitor. National Nurseryman The Oldest and best established journal for nurserymen. Circula- tion among the trade only. Pub- lished monthly. Subscription price $1.50 per year. Foreign subscrip- tions. S£.00 per year. In advance. Sample copy tree upon application from those In the trade enclosing their business card. National Nurseryman Pub. Co.,i!!L- HATBORO, PA. 6$ [J 0 I! T I C U LT D R E January IS, 191? H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers New Address, 1*3 West 2*th St., NEW VOBK Telephones: 2200, 2201, Mad i Sqnare. Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335, Farragut. Call »nd inepect the Best Hstabllsuient In the Wholesale Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS S3 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicited Phone Farracut 43M WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th Street, New York Telephom ■> it}!. !Mi Madison Square RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST 109 \ASKS~r ^eth aBT CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED NEW YORK MOM j '<>* { FARRAdlTT THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cnt Decorative Evergreens. Highest Standard of Quality. Largest Stock In America. Write for Illustrated Catalog of Oreens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foremost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE % First Class Marks) ••• aft CUT FLOWERS # Willoughby St Brooklyn No 1 M. C. FORD 121 Wast 28th St., NEW YORK ii wes. run cutis A Full Line of ALL CUT FLOWERS. Telephone 3870 Farragut. ;■ WHOLESALE ^FLORISTS - . ' s? £*■ ~Wesr28:'Si. Ak*Mrr. ■'g/nT-s So/yc/tet/ T i JF». J. SMITH WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST W&f&SiSg A full line of Cbalre Cat Flower Sl«c» far al! paruaseg. tbibphonb ! ,0|i i rABRAGCT 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 HERMAN XA/EII 130 West 28th Street New York AGENT FOB CABILLO'8 CATTLEYA8 HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK WHOI ;s-S7 \A/e>at aeti TiuftHM, Is — ttl« Madison Square MAURICE L. OLAH, Treasurer Street Coaslgasaeats 8eUetsa4 NBW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Onlj ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special ** Fancy and Extra. " " No, i and culls. . Russell. Hadley Euler, Mock. Key *Vrenbers, Hoosier Beauty Ward. Hillinci-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. PUSSY WILLOW Wonderfully choice sprays, well tufted. Per bunch of twelve sprays each: Short $ .25 Medium . . . .50 Long 75 Extra long . 1.00 In any quantity Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Supplies. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The "TfsSS. o< Philadelphia NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 117 W. 28th St. 1608-1620 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 Smlthii: 2%-inch pots $8.00 per 100 Nephrolepis elegantissima Compacta, Muscosa, and Smithii: 3Vfc-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 1.00 " Nephrolepis Dwarf Boston, 8-inch 1.00 " F. R. PIERSON TARRYTOWN, N. Y. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND Wholesale Growers of Greenhouse and Bedding Plants for the Trade ALTERNANTHERAS, COLEUS, AGERATUM, ACHYRANTHES, BEGONIAS, CANNA, GERANIUMS, SALVIA, HARDY ENGLISH IVY, ETC. Send for Catalogue Cash with Order R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND 74 HORTICULTURE January 25, 1919 MICHEL'S NEW CROP ELOWER SEEDS ASPARAGUS PIumoHus Nanus (Nor- thern Greenhouse Grown). 1,000 seeds. $3.00 10,000 Boc(ls.$':r..on 5,000 seeds. 13.75 28,000 seeils. 56.25 ASP \it u.i s HatcherL 100 seeds.. .$0.50 500 seeds 1,000 seeds $3.50 LOBELIA. Tr. pkt. Crystal Palace Compacta.90.30 (ryhlal Palace Speciosa. . .20 PETUNIA. HlchelTs Monstrosus $1.00 California Giants 50 Grandiflora Frinsed 50 Dwarf Inimitable 50 $2.00 If/,. $1.50 Oz. $2.00 .50 $0.RO SALVIA. Tr. pkt. Scarlet Glow (Mlchell's) . . $0.50 Bonfire 40 Zurich 60 America, or Globe of Fire .50 Splendens 25 ALSO ALL OTHER SEASONABLE FOB THE FLORIST. SEND F( 1.50 Oz. $:i.oo 2.50 4.00 5.00 1.50 1000 CENTATJREA seeds Candldissuna $0.t() Gymnucarpa 15 THUNBEBGIA. Mixed Colors $0.15 > BBBENA. Uichell'fl Blammoth Fancy. Tr. pkt. Hlue $0.30 I 'ink 30 Scarlet SO Striped 30 White 30 Mixed 30 VINC.V. Alba $0.15 $0.60 Alba Fura 15 .60 Rosea 15 .60 Hlxed 15 .50 SEEDS. BULBS AND SUPPLIES )K WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. Oz. $1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.00 HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 518 Market Street, Phila. KELWAY 8 SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS (personally selected strains) WHOLESALE ONLY Write for Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGP0RT, Eng. Special Gladiola Order AMERICA, CHICAGO, H ALLEY, FRANCES KING, NIAGARA, SCHWABEN, $18.00 30.00 20.00 18.00 35.00 35.00 AMERICAN BULB GO. 170 W. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. ROMAN J. IRWIN 108 West 28th Street - ■ NEW YORK " Grow Pelargoniums For Easter " Pelargoniums — Easter Greeting, Lucy Becker, Wurtembergla. Fine 2-inch pots, $1.00 Doz. $8.00 per C. "OTHER PLANTS 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, SB.00 per 1000. Siipberb Red and Delicate Salmon (Prize Medal Winners), J17.60 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Llnooln Bids-., PHILADELPHIA. PA. SIIVTS Selected Comet Tomato Seed The Best for Growing Under Glass $5.00 per Ounce WILLIAM SIM CLIFTONDALE, MASS. 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, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 166 W. 23rd St., NEW YORK H. HEISTAD LANDSCAPE GARDENING ROCKPORT, ME. Lily of the Valley PIPS JUST RECEIVED $30 per Case of 1000 $15 per Case of 500 J.M.TH0RBURN&C0. 53 Barclay Street Through to 64 Park Place NEW YORK CITY J. BOLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Growers and Seed Distribu- tor* for One Hundred Years WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE Te Market Gardeners aad Flvrlsts Pratt and Light Su., BALTIMORE. MD STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, CORP. 47-64 North Market Street' BOSTON, MASS. GARDEN SEED BBHT, CARROT. PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PBA SEED In Tarlety; also other items of the short crop of this past season as well as a full line of Garden Seed*, will be quoted jou upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 DeT S«.. NEW YOHX and ORANOE. CONN When writi January 25, 1919 HORTICULTURE 75 NOTICE We are at all times open to receive offers of plant stock suitable for the private trade particularly In novelties, mre or specimen stock. List It with us giving exact description with prices. galea Representatives for JULIl'S KOKIIKS CO., Rutherford, N. J., Special Agents for BON ARBOR CHEMICAL COMPANY, and Special Agents for B. HAMMOND TRACY, INC., •(il.ADIOL.I." Muller-Sealey Co., Inc. 47 W. 42nd Street, NEW YORK CITY f- e rnTsT Per 100 Per 1000 BOSTONS 2V4 Inch SS.00 «45.00 kiiiisi \l I 1- ... " 6.00 4S.O0 WHITMANI " 6.00 60.00 TEDDY, JB " 6.00 60.00 VERONA " 6.00 60.00 Order either direct or through S. S. Skldelsky ft Co., Sole Agent* Philadelphia, Pa. HENRY H. BARROWS, WHITMAN, MASS. Nephrolepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 Inch pots, extra heavy, $35.00 per hun- dred ; 6 Inch, $75.00 per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, PH,LApAElPH1A- CARNATION CUTTINGS READY NOW 100 1000 Cottage Maid, Mrs. C. W. Ward. Alice, Crystal White $7.00 $60.00 Enchant rem*. Rose Pink Enchantress, Aviator, Nebraska, Pocahontas, White Benora 7.00 65.00 Beacon, White Wonder, While IVr- I)0ris 700 60.00 tectum. $1.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. White Enchantress, $4.50 per 100, $37.50 Merry Christmas, Belle Washburn, En- per Ioikj. chantress Supreme, Benora, Rosalia. Mins Theo. Matchless. $4.00 per 100, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. $32.50 per 1000, There will be only about 50% enough In supply the demand. Our Advice is Order Early. OWN ROOT AND GRAFTED ROSES, prices on application SEND FOB COPY OF OUR NEW PRICE LIST COMPLETE C. U. LIGGIT, 326 Buiietui BidK. Philadelphia, Pa. BGBBINK & ATXINS NURSHYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are snbscribers te the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development, also "Say It With Flowers" Publicity Campaign. GLADIOLI and DAHLIAS We hare purchased the entire stock of J. L. Moore and can make attractive prices. Send for list. B. Hammond Tracy, Inc. WENHAM, MASS. .*£S. *. 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 CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York D \i RT I S E R S Page Allen. J. K 93 American Bulb Co 74 Anderson, S. A. . 89 Aphine Mfg. Co. 95 Barrows, II. II.. 73 Bayersdorfer, H. Co 90 Bay State Nur- series 7t! Rlooniingdale's. . 88 Bobbins: & At- kins 75 Boddington Co., Inc., A. T 85 Bolgiano & Son. 74 I*. os to n Floral Supply Co 92 Hi k, J. & Sons. 74 Bivitmeyers, J. Suns 88 Bodlong, J. A. . . 90 Bnnyard, a. t.. . ,ss Burnett Bios. ... 74 Burpee, w. a. & Co 74 Carter's Tested Seeds, Iuc 87 * 'base. Homer F. 711 Child s. John Lewis 74 Page Clarke, D. Sons. 88 Coau, J. J 93 Cooke, Geo. H... 88 Conard & Jones. 83 Cottage Gardens Nurseries 83 Cowee. W. J 92 Craig Co., Robt.. 75 Danker 88 Dards 88 Dreer, 17. A....<<:'. 95 Dnnlop, John 11. 89 Dwelle-Kaiser Co. 95 Dysart, K 92 Edwards Folding Box Co 'JO Esler. J. G 9.", Farquhar, R. & J. Co 87 Fengar, E. W. .. . 7(i Ford, M. C 92 Ford, W. l' 92 Froment, 11. B. . 92 Galvln, Thos. F. 89 Gasser Co., J. M. 89 Graham & Son, A 89 Grakelow, ciias. H s'.i Page Gude Bros. Co... 88 Hail Asso 85 Heistad, H 74 Hart, Geo. B.... 90 Henderson & Co., Peter 80 Hentz & Nash.. . 'x: Hess & Swoboda. 89 Hews & Co., A. Hill Co.', e'.'g'."! 90 Hill, D. Nursery Co TO Irwin, R. J 74 Johnston Bros... 88 Kasting, W. F. Co 90 Kelway & Son. . . 74 Kervan Co 92 King Construc- tion Co 98 Knoble Bros 89 Kroeschell Bros. 96 Kuehler, W. II... 92 Kottmiller 88 Kunderd, A. E.. 84 Lemon Oil Co... 95 Liggit, C. U 7.". Page McHutchison Co. 83 Marshall, W. 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? o" of S3* has been paid. Cash price SSB. . jgt ^c^v-»*f S/^'d >*«£ ** \L Further Particulars Sent On Request HORTICULTURE, 147 Summer St., KI0N <5ta «.«• »> and the same in depth answer admirably if several holes are bored in the bottom to ensure good drainage, hut any tubs of good size will answer provided they are strong and clean. Adequate drainage composed of broken crocks should be placed in the bottom of the tuh and over this a layer of turfy loam or leaves to prevent the soil passing through, and on top of this about three or four inches of well decayed manure. This will he fully appreciated by the plants when they have made a good growth and the tuh is becoming well filled with roots. The tub can then he filled with good soil to within three inches of the top which will provide good space for watering. The Spencer type of sweet peas are most satisfactory when germinated in pots under glass, about five seeds in a four inch pot, hut if this is not possible the seeds can lie sown in the tub and the same treatment given as advised for those raised in a greenhouse. The middle of March is a. good time to sow under glass and as soon as the young plants are three inches above the soil the points should he carefully pinched out which will en- courage them to make strong breaks from the base. At this time they should receive all the fresh air possible when the weather permits and may be transferred to cold frames as soon as it is safe to do so. When well hardened off planting in the tubs can take place and I have found the best results accrue from planting one pot in the middle of the tub and four round the outside, planting them whole. Growers differ as to whether, when planting Sweet l'eas out of pots, it is better to plant without disturbing the roots or to divide them, but 1 have found them start into growth quicker and be quite satisfactory if undisturbed. Various methods have been tried for supporting sweet peas when growing in tubs but I do not believe anything answers the purpose so well, either in tubs or outside, as good brush. This can be placed firmly in the tubs when planting, one or two pieces in the center and five or six round the outside will be sufficient. They can be secured by tying a piece of string around the middle but not too tight and the- tips of the finish should he stuck around the young plants to give them a start. A good, open sunny posi- 'ion is the best place for the tubs now and water should only be given when necessary as too much will sour the soil or bring on disease. As soon as the plants are one foot high it is important that they he again stopped by pinching out the heads of the young shoots. This will produce a very full bushy growth and give much more satisfactory results than if they are only stopped once. From the time the buds appear, if the weather is warm, copious supplies of water may be given and liquid manure twice a week if possible. By growing tubs of sweet peas in this way it is a com- paratively easy matter to have hushes seven to eight Eee1 high and five to six feet in width and if the seed pods are promptly picked off a wealth of bloom may be had ! ill late in the season. ML Desert, Maine. Protest Sent to Secretary of Agriculture The following telegram has been received under date of January 21st: "At a meeting of interested parties of the trade held at the office of the S. A. F. and 0. H. today, a brief pre- pared to be presented to the Secretary of Agriculture has been completed and will be submitted to the Executive Committee of the Society for its official approval at its meeting in Detroit on January 31st, after which action to secure a proper hearing at Washington on the plant import restrictions will be taken." JOHN YOUNG, Secretary 78 HORTICULTURE January 25, 1919 HORTICULTURE VOL. XXIX JANUARY 25, 1919 NO. 4 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. HM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager Telephone, Beach 292 ADVERTISING RATES: Per inch, 30 inches to page 91.25 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 (52 times), SO 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 of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page GROWING SWEET PEAS IN TUBS— Arthur E. Thatcher— Illustrated 77 PROTEST SENT TO SECRETARY OP AGRICUL- TURE 77 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS— National Pub- licity Campaign — Meeting of Executive Board — Meet- ing of the Publicity Gommittee — A Correction 79-80 ARTHUR HERRINGTON AND OTHERS PROTEST QUARANTINE 80 OBITUARY— John H. Dillon, portrait— Conrad Frau- enfelder — John H. Slocombe — Mrs. Augustus Gersten- berg — John Moore — James Horan — Thomas Poynter — Mrs. Patrick McGovern — James McCollom 81 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— New England Nursery- men's Association, A. E. Robinson, portrait — Gar- deners' and Florists' Club of Boston — Florists' Club of Washington — Westchester and Fairfield Horticul- tural Society — Tennessee State Florists' Association — Lancaster County Florists' Association — Nassau County Horticultural Society — Massachusetts State Vegetable Growers' Association — Convention of Fruit Growers — Albany Florists' Club — A Victory Meeting — Rochester Florists' Association 82-86 SEED TRADE— A. C. Kendel's New Seed Store, Illus- trated— Notes 87 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Flowers by Telegraph — New Flower Stores 88-89 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Cincinnati, New York, Rochester, St. Louis, Washington 91 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: Chicago. Washington, Rochester, St. Louis, Boston 93 MISCELLANEOUS: News from Belgium 80 Valueless Gourds 80 Catalogues Received 87 Personal 89 Business Troubles 91 News Notes 94 Visitors' Register 95 New Corporations 95 The Mayor's Gate Column of the Bos- Did Dillon ton Evening Record of the 21st inst. get his due? makes the following comment on the passing away of Capt. John H. Dillon formerly chairman of the Boston Park Commission: The sun has set on the life, of John H. Dillon, a man who loved Nature and her varying moods and who was a master hand at ornamental gardening. The former chair- man of the Department of Parks and Recreations bore many crosses the past few years of his official life. He was loyal to his friends and forgetful of himself. He was ex- tremely sensitive and reflections upon his administration cut him deeply. He did well by the city. It is to be ques- tioned if the citv did as well bv him. It seems truly sad thai a gardener who had served the City of Boston faithfully and well for 33 years should, because of a political overturn, have found him- self unable to obtain employment even in a more humble capacity in the department in which most of his life had been spent. Failure to get such employment great- ly depressed Capt. Dillon and may have indirectly short- ened his life. Nursery production in Holland The Holland nursery has been greatly reduced since situation the war began. Russia which had previously bought liberally in Holland was the first country cut off. Not only did she buy extensively roses, ornamental trees, shrubs and conifers for out-door planting but her purchases of forcing plants including lilacs, azaleas, deutzias, etc., had been enormous. Then Germany had been a large buyer, her purchases including aucubas, rhododendrons, hydrangeas, spiraeas, clematis, etc. For the first two years of the war this trade continued in diminished volume, now it has ceased. England. EoUand's best customer, had reduced her purchases to a mere fraction of her former demand. America had been looked to as the most hopeful field, which hope has now been ban- ished by the recent embargo of the Federal Horticul- tural Board. Is it to be wondered at then that many of the nurserymen of Holland have pulled up and burned much of their nursery stock and prepared the ground for vegetable crops. The stocks of nursery ma- terial in Europe are now reduced to a lower level than for several generations and under all the adverse con- ditions now existing there is no telling when there will be any improvement. An abundance for Valentine's Day Only a bunch of violets sweet. Only a vision of heavenly blue; Only blue eyes they love to meet, Only a token of love for you. Only a little gift, 'tis true. Yet when you look with your eyes of blue Over them fondly with tender care, Surely my love will meet you there. (Copyright. 1917, Ben). J. Brovm.) Notwithstanding the greatly diminished products in florists' standard flowers and other disturbing conditions which have operated in the conduct of business thus far this season, it is now very' gratifying to see how rapidly increasing is the daily market supply of miscellaneous flowers which individually fill a comparatively unimpor- tant place but collectively make an interesting and bril- liant contribution to the contents of the store windows and ice chests and will fill their part in attracting the public eye and inspiring the heart to "Say it with Flowers." Particularly serviceable and appropriate for the sentiment of Valentine's Pay are these little gems — > these forget-me-nots, violets, pansies, daisies, sweet peas, primroses, daffodils, freesias, mignonette and many other dainty things that might be enumerated — and there is much in the situation this year, with its home- coming reunions and visions of domestic felicity un- broken by war's alarms. No day in the calendar has better claim to floral supremacy than has that devoted to the god of Love and nothing should be left undone by the florists to impress upon the people the sweet sentiment of the occasion and appropriateness of its widespread observance by gifts of the flowers of spring- time. Of things appropriate to this day there will be an abundance and it does not appear that there will be any reason to fear prohibitive prices, so let us give it a good push and it will respond in proportion. January 25, 1919 HORTICULTURE 79 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. Among the many communications of a commendatory character received by our Promotion Bureau in the sec- ond week of the 1919 campaign, it is pleasing to notice those from the fol- lowing: G. E. M. Stumpp, New York: "En- closed please find my cheque for $300 in payment of my share for the 1919 Publicity Campaign to promote the sale of flowers. I consider it a pleas- ure to pay this bill, but feel that this act alone is not enough to make the campaign a success. Personal inter- est has helped immensely and accom- plished more than anyone can tell. Our slogan, "Say it With Flowers" is now heard all over the United States, and the response has been wonderful. I feel that the funds have been judi- ciously spent, and I am more than sat- isfied with the results obtained in such a short time." Wm. F. Kasting Co., Buffalo, N. Y.: Could confidence in the campaign work be better expressed? "We en- close you herewith a cheque for $200 to take care of our subscription to the National Publicity Campaign. We sent you a cheque for $100 which took care of our 1919 subscription. The en- closed $200 is to take care of our 1920 and 1921 subscriptions." Nordall, Florist, Fort Dodge, Iowa: "It is a pleasure to mail you my cheque for $10, doubling the subscrip- tion made to the Publicity Fund of the Society by the North Floral Co., which business I am conducting under my own name. There is no doubt in my mind but that the publicity work un- dertaken during the past year has made a wonderful change in flower sales throughout the entire country. When we take into consideration the fact that the majority of florists da practically no advertising, being con- tent to take such custom as comes to them naturally, the raising of the Pub- licity Fund has meant no small task for the committees to undertake; and although my own contribution is not large, I do appreciate the work the committees have done and are doing." Philip Breitmeyer, of John Breit- meyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich.: "I en- close herewith cheque for $100 in pay- ment of our subscription for 1919 as per agreement. I realize that as the season advances, and if the work is kept up, it will be necessary to have further subscriptions, and I am sure that your "old reliable" can be looked upon for his share as the time goes on." It may be mentioned here that the subscriptions from this house in 1918 amounted to $750. G. E. Schulz, president of Jacob Schulz Co., Inc., Louisville, Ky. "I am pleased to enclose herewith cheque for $25 covering our 1919 sub- scription to the Publicity Fund. There is no question but what every florist in the country has received some ben- efit through the National Campaign and all should contribute their mite." The campaign for 1919 is well ad- vanced. The 33 national magazines are carrying our slogan, "Say it With Flowers" to many millions of homes, with accompanying suggestions re- garding the use of our products for gifts, for messages of sympathy to those in hospitals and sick room, birthday remembrances, weddings and other purposes. Can you, Mr. Non-Subscriber, think for one moment that publicity such as this is not going to help your busi- ness, no matter where you are lo- cated? Have you, yourself, never forgotten a birthday you would have liked to observe with a floral tribute, an anniversary, a wedding, even the internment of a dear friend in hospi- tal or sick room? And would you not have been pleased to get such a perti- nent reminder as ours when turning over the pages of your favorite maga- zine? Of course, you would, so isn't it quite natural that the general public is equally interested? It is! Results last year proved it. The florists whose communications we have published did not write those nice letters merely for the sake of ex- cusing their contributions. They have realized to the full the great benefit of our publicity — and in his heart every florist who has not yet sub- scribed realizes it too. Then why the hesitation in the matter of a subscrip- tion? The money provided is not given away, it is simply invested in the interest of the subscriber, in a co- operative way. Such publicity cannot be purchased piecemeal, it is only ob- tainable through co-operation' and the organization which has been made possible through our committees. We want more co-operation. We want to see a greater willingness to provide ammunition for our publicity guns — the intervals between firing should be short, and activity continu- ous. Now is the time to subscribe, when planning to the best advantage is possible. Come over and help us — everybody. The following subscriptions are re- corded since our last announcement: Annually for Pour Years — H. E. Eber- liiirdt. Schenectady, N. Y.. $5; Wild Bros. Nursery Co., Sareoxie, Mo., $5; Frank Mosmiller, Richmond, Va., $10; Keeney's Flower Shop. Harrisburg, Pa., $5; Henry Smith. Grand Rapids, Mich.. $25; George W. Evenden. Williamsport, Pa., $5; The Avenue Floral Co., New Orleans, La., $3; J. Henrv Bartram, Landsdowne, Pa., $30; J. W. Ross, Centralia. 111., $5; L. C. Stair, Mineral Park. Wis., $5. For One Year — Ernest C. Amling, May- wood, 111., $25; Bertemann Bros. Co.. In- dianapolis, Ind., $50; Wm. J. Baker, Phila- delphia. Pa.. $10; E. E. Hall, Clyde, O., $5; A. T. F. Lawritzen, Eau Claire, Wis., $5; I. Y. Kinder, Charleroi, Pa., $5. Total— $200.00. Received through Florists' Tele- graph Delivery Association — Special and additional subscriptions, one year only. Thomas J. Gibson, Newport, R. I.. $10: Pikes Peak Floral Co., Colorado Springs, Colo., $10; Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn., $25; Haentze Floral Co., Fond du Lac, Wis., $5; E. E. Brown, Ashevllle. N. C, $5: John V. Laver, Erie, Pa., $5; Grohman The Florist, Saginaw, Mich., $5; Winter Floral Co., Charleston, W. Va., $10; Hem- breiker & Cole, Springfield. 111., $5: J. W. Dudley's Sons Co., Parkersburg, W. Va., $•_'.".: E. W. Gaehring, Philadelphia, Pa., $5; Randall's Flower Shop, Worcester, Mass., $10; Henrv Bester & Sons. Hagerstown. Md .. $10; Kerr The Florist, Houston, Tex., $15: C. E. Gunton, Bradford, Pa., $10; Idle Hour Nurseries, Macon, Ga.. $5; .Joseph Traudt. Canajoharle, N. Y., $15; L. C Stroh & Sons, Batavia, N. Y., $5; Wett- lln Floral Co., Hornell, N. Y., $5; Smith's Flower Shop. Hutchinson, Kas.. $10; The L Bemb Floral Co. Detroit, Mich., $10. Total. $205. Total of both lists. $405. Previously reported, $26,905.50. Grand total, $27,310.50. MEETING OF EXECUTIVE BOARD. Vice-President E. A. Fetters has made arrangements for the meeting of the members of the Executive Board to be held at the Hotel Statler, Detroit, on Friday and Saturday, Jan- uary 31st and February 1st, next. All who expect to be in attendance at the meeting should make hotel reserva- tions early, by communicating with Mr. Fetters, 17 Adams Ave.. E. De- troit, Michigan. PUBLICITY COMMITTEE MEETING. The Publicity Committee and the 80 HORTICULTURE January 25. 1919 Publicity Finance Committee will meet in joint session at the Hotel Hollenden, Cleveland, on Thursday, January 30th. President J. F. Am- maun will preside. All expecting to be present should make hotel reserva- tions without delay, as the American Carnation Society will be in conven- tion at the hotel at the same time. John Young, Secy, 1170 Broadway, New York. January 18, 1919. A CORRECTION. In the announcement of officers of the Society for 1919 under the head- ing "Directors under affiliation to serve one year," it should have read, Edwin A. Harvey, Brandywine, Sum- mit, Pa., President Florists' Club of Philadelphia, instead of Alban A. Harvey, as published. NEWS FROM BELGIUM. A very interesting letter has just been received from F. Sander, Sr., St. Albans, Eng., from which we feel jus- tified in making the following extract: Our nurseries in Bruges are safe but the loss is terrible and the four years have taken from me forty years savings. My son Louis who is an officer in the army has had leave from the war office to go to Bruges and is there now and I am anxious to hear his report. At various times I have read your notes on the plant import after June to the United States. If a restriction came it would mean the utter destruction of the Belgium plant trade, and nearly all nurserymen would be ruined. Here, also, the suffering would be great. From Eng- land and Scotland great quantities of plants are exported to America. My own place in Bruges, the largest nursery on the continent would also be ruined, thousands of American florists would suffer and the whole trade on both sides feel the great loss enormously. Surely azaleas, or- chids, palms, roses, stove and green- house plants do not carry any disease with them which in any way would hurt plantations." Loss estimated at about $4000 was caused by fire at the Harwarth green- houses, Farmington, Conn., leased by Leon Becker. Much of the loss comes from the destruction of thousands of plants, many of which were in bloom or about to bloom. Because of the fire the heating apparatus became in- operative, and the plants in the un- burned sections of the greenhouses perished from cold. ARTHUR HERRINGTON AND OTHERS PROTEST QUARANTINE The following letter to Senator Jo- seph S. Frelinghuysen is self-explana- tory. Mr. Herrington and many others in the flower trade have written pro- tests to their representatives against the quarantine. Senator J. S. Frelinghuysen, Washington, D. C. Honorable Sir: I have just received from the U. S. Department of Agriculture a copy of Notice of Quarantine No. 37 with regu- lations and write you to express my most emphatic protest against the drastic and discriminatory character of the same. To me it is inconceivable that a few men should be permitted to exercise such sweeping powers and to promul- gate and enforce a restriction at once needless and unfair. The order as it stands today and which becomes operative on and after June 1 next, abounds in glaring in- equalities I might almost say imbecil- ities so far as some of the conditions therein expressed are concerned. For example, the admitting of stocks and wild species of roses to be used in this country for grafting thereon choice varieties of roses, and yet actual rose plants of varieties raised in European countries and of which new and im- proved varieties are continually being raised, are denied to the country. There is an old moss grown joke about the man who killed his dog to cure him of fleas and the action of the Federal Horticultural Board regard- ing roses is about as sensible. Imagine, too, the total exclusion of orchids. They are denizens of tropi- cal countries and under cultivation must always be kept in greenhouses. I wonder what terrible calamity the members of the Federal Horticultural Board pipe-dreamed of when they ex- cluded these choicest and rarest of "Floras" creations. These are just casually selected subjects to show the unfair discrimination I complain of. I could enumerate others but do not wish to write you at wearisome length, yet I must cite one more point which seems to indicate a queer sort of patriotism if there be any at all in the hearts of the members of the Fed- eral Horticultural Board. Lily of the valley is one of the per- mitted introductions under the new quarantine order. The roots of this flower are imported annually in mil- lions by florists for forcing purposes and the true and actual source of all of this special forcing lily of the val- ley stock is Germany. Contrast this concession with how the Federal Hor- ticultural Board has treated poor de- vastated Belgium. For years and years before the war Belgium sent us bay trees, azaleas, palms, rhododendrons, Norfolk Island pines and many other products in larger quantity and of better quality than any other country in the world. These are highly- developed specialties of the Belgian trade. We cannot produce them here so it is not a question of protecting home industries, yet just when Bel- gium is ready to make an effort to supply us with things we have not had and have sadly missed in the past four years the Federal Horticultural Board says they shall not be permitted entry to the country under any conditions. The object sought by the Depart- ment of Agriculture through this quar- antine regulation, namely, the exclu- sion of possible pests and disease does not, in my opinion, having consider- able knowledge of the facts, warrant this extremely drastic action. Yours truly, Arthub Herbington. January 15, 1919. VALUELESS GOURDS Department of Agriculture officials again warn farmers and gardeners not to be fooled by extravagant claims in advertisements of two varieties of ed- ible gourds, long known but little grown in this country, which are treated in the advertisements as "butter beans" of rare quality and high productivity. Vague but glowing and extravagant claims are made for them. The food value of these gourds is similar to that of summer squash, ac- cording to department officials, and they are interesting as curiosities, but have slight practical worth. The name, Gigantic New Guinea Butter Bean, has been loaded onto the Cucutza or sweet gourd. It is fre- quently found in Italian vegetable gardens and is offered in the markets of New Orleans, but is considered of such little value that seedsmen rarely give it notice. It has been reported to the department that this so-called new bean has been offered at extrava- gant prices, for example, 6 of the gourd seeds for 50 cents, or 16 for $1. The Snake or Solomon Island Gourd also has been renamed in certain ad- vertisements as Guada Bean. This gourd can be grown only in warm climates and is adapted to rather lim- ited regions in the southern part of the United States. January 25, 1919 HORTICULTURE 81 Obituary John H. Dillon. John H. Dillon, for many years con- nected with the Park and Recreation Department of Boston, and during Mayor Curley's administration chair- man of the Park Board, died on Sun- day morning. January 19th, at his home in Dorchester, of pneumonia and a disordered heart. He was sixty- three years old, and leaves a widow and two stepchildren, also a brother. James, who has been for many years prominently identified with the plant- ing and landscape department of Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, R. I. Mr. Dillon was born in Dorchester, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Dillon. His father was a gardener in charge of a prominent estate in Dorchester, and the young man. got his first rudi- ments of horticulture through em- ployment under his father. At the age of about sixteen he was associated with Wm. J. Stewart in the employ of W. C. Strong & Co., who had a large retail flower business on Beacon street, Boston. From there lie entered the employ of the city of Boston under the late Superintendent Doogue of the Park Department. Supt. Doogue put Mr. Dillon in charge of the public gardens, and during the remainder of the year he was in charge of the green- houses of the department. After serv- ing as foreman for a few years he was offered a more lucrative position at the Forest Hills Cemetery which he accepted and served there for five years after which he resigned and re- turned to take up his duties again with the city under Supt. Doogue. Again he resigned and associated him- self with the firm of William S. Ewell & Son. which made a specialty of grow- ing Dutch bulbs, and when he acquired an extended knowledge along this line he again re-entered the city's employ. At the death of Mr. Doogue, he was placed in charge of the public garden. When Mayor Curley became chief executive, he appointed Mr. Dillon chairman of the Park and Recreation Roard to fill the unexpired term of D. Henry Sullivan, who had been re- moved by Mayor Curley. On May 10, 1916, Mayor Curley named Mr. Dillon tor re-appointment, but the Civil Serv- ice Commission failed to confirm it, and later on after the election of Mayor Peters, Mr. Dillon handed in his resignation after having been in the service of the city for more than forty years. During the past year he has been in failing health aivl has lieen inactive. Conrad Frauenfelder. In the death of Conrad Frauenfelder Jan. 19th, after a brief illness, Chicago loses one of its pioneer retail florists. Born in Switzerland sixty-two years ago next May, Mr. Frauenfelder came to this country and started in the greenhouse business in a very small way at 3343 W. Madison street, a place then far from the business district. With the growth of the city his place has come to be part of a high class business section which adjoins Gar- field Park. The large double store which is now used to carry on the trade he has built up is a monument to Mr. Frauenfelder's close application and fair dealing. He was universally respected and while he devoted his time so closely to home and business that he could not reguarly attend the died at his home on Jan. 11th, aged 74 years, after an illness of about a year. He was a native of Devonshire, Eng., coming to this country in 1873. He was formerly in the employ of Robert Veitch, New Haven, following which he held a position of gardener on a private estate for seventeen years. He has been in the dahlia business since 1899. He is survived by a widow and three sons, also four sisters and one brother. Capt. John H. Dillon. florists' gatherings, he was a member of the Society of American Florists and of the Chicago Florists' Club. Mr. Frauenfelder leaves a wife, a daughter Miss Edna, who was associ- ated with him in the business and who will now take charge of it, a little daughter Hazel, and a brother Fred, a landscape architect from Pittsburg. Penn. The funeral was held Jan. 22nd at 1.30 from the West Chicago Masonic Temple, 12 Oakley Boulevard, under auspices of Chicago Commandery 19 K. T. Masonic service 3 p. m. previous to which the body lay in state one hour. Interment was at Forest Home Cemetery. Mrs. Augustus Gerstenberg. Mrs. Augusta Gerstenberg passed away at her home in Washington, D. C, last week, following a paralytic stroke. The deceased was the wife of Ernst Gerstenberg, a member of the Florists' Club of Washington, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Gerstenberg came to the United States about thirty-five years ago. They have been spending a great deal of time at their place at Suit- land. Md. John Moore. John Moore, of Little Silver, N. J., who owned a greenhouse business, died on January 10, after a long ill- ness, at the age of 67 years. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, but had lived in Little Silver for over forty years. Hej is survived by a widow and two children. James Horan. James Horan, son of the late James Horan, of the firm of James Horan & Son, Bridgeport, Ct., died recently of pneumonia. He is survived by his wife and two sons, also his brother. Stephen Horan. Mrs. Patrick McGovern. Mrs. Patrick McGovern, widow of the well-known florist of Brooklyn. X. Y., died at her home in Brooklyn on Jan. 7th. James McCollom. James McCollom, for many years superintendent of parks of Paterson, N. J., passed away on January 2d. John H. Slocombe. John H. Slocombe, a well-known dahlia specialist of New Haven. Ct . Thomas Poynter. Thomas Poynter, a Brooklyn florist for forty years, died on Sunday at his home, 40 South Elliott Place, Brook- lyn, aged 8S years. Mr. Poynter was born in England. Hartford, Conn. — £ire starting in the boiler room of the greenhouse be- longing to Andrew W. Welch at 31 Annawan street did considerable dam- age Monday night. Jan. 12. 82 HORTICULTURE January 25. 1919 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES NEW ENGLAND NURSERYMEN'S ASSOCIATION. The eighth annual convention of the New England Nurserymen's Associa- tion will take place in Boston on Janu- ary 28th and 29th. Contrary to what was formerly announced, the place of the meeting will be the New Ameri- can House instead of the Hotel Belle- vue. This change became necessary so that we might have a suitable place for Mr. McFarland's lecture. The report of the Executive Com- mittee will be one of the features of the routine business. This report will contain a brief outline for making our Association strong and more effective. We expect that the report of the Mem- bership Committee will show a large increase in membership. Under the dicussions the subjects of "quarantine regulations" and "mar- ket development" will receive the greatest attention. Mr. William H. Judd's paper on "New ornamentals of real merit for New England" will be particularly comprehensive. Mr. Judd's position at the Arnold Arboretum and his experience there and elsewhere gives him a right to speak authorita- tively on such matters. A subject of great interest at the present time will be discussed by Mr Wm. W. Colton, city forester of New- ton, Mass. His paper, entitled "Living Monuments for Our Soldiers," will discuss the advisability of planting trees as memorials and advise the proper sorts to plant. Beginning with this convention this Association will have started an in- novation which I trust will be contin- ued at each annual convention. That is, an illustrated lecture free to the general public which will deal with some facts on the beautification of New England by means of planting. It is purposed to have these lectures given by the best authorities in the country. The first lecture will be by .1. Horace McFarland of Harrisburg, Pa., President of the American Civic Association. Mr. McFarland will not deal with any particular class of plants but will consider the use of plants in a general way. To quote a paragraph from a recent letter of his in which he discusses the subject of his lecture, he says: "The thought that is prominently In my mind is that the modern tendency has been to make our gardens chro- mos instead of pictures, each being an imitation of another rather than a de- velopment of Individuality. Moreover, there has not been that fine thought of combination in effect which ought to be a part of the consideration. It seems to me that a garden wnich does not include trees, shrubs, perennials, dahlias, gladiolus, and cannas, for ex- ample, in the broad effect in mind, is likely to be weak. The customer is frequently quite ignorant and he needs suggestion and help from the informed standpoint. If he gets it he will buy more stuff, and that is the basis of market development." All persons connected with the nur- sery trade and representatives of the various horticultural societies are cor- dially invited to be present. Program. Tuesday, January 28th, 1.30 p. m — Roll Call of Members; Reading Min- utes of Last Meeting; President's A. E. Robinson, President New England Nurserymen's As- sociation. Address; Annual Reports. Commit- tee Reports — Executive, Member- ship, Legislation. Publicity. Appointment of Special Committees. Discussions — Transportation, Charles Adams, Springfield, Mass.: Quarantine Regulations, F. S. Baker, Cheshire, Conn.; New Laws Effect- ing Nurserymen, Curtis Nye Smith, Boston, Mass.; Market Develop- ment, F. F. Rockwell, New York. 6.00 p. m. — Annual Dinner. 8.00 p. m. — Public Meeting, illustrated lecture by J. Horace McFarland. Harrisburg, Penna. (President American Civic Association). Wednesday, January 29th, 10.00 p. m. — Are We Growing Enough High- grade Ornamentals?, E. J. Canning, Northampton, Mass.; New Ornamen- tals of Real Merit for New Eng- land," William H. Judd, Boston, Mass.; Should Growers of Ornamen- tals Specialize More?, Ernest F. Coe, New Haven, Conn. Are Nurserymen Receiving Enough for Their Pro- ducts?, Harlan P. Kelsey, Salem, Mass. 2.00 p. m. — Living Monuments for Our Soldiers, William W. Colton, New- ton, Mass.; The Nurserymen's Out- look for 1919, C. H. Greaton, Provi- dence, R. I.; Question Box, conduct- ed by W. H. Wyman, No. Abington, Mass.; Election of Officers; Report of Special Committees; Adjourn- ment. R. M. Wyman, Secy. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The regular monthly meeting of the Club was held at Horticultural Hall, Boston, Tuesday evening, January 21, 1919, at 7.30 o'clock. The newly elected officers were in- stalled at this meeting and made short addresses. The annual reports of the Treasurer, Secretary and Ex- ecutive Committee were read. In keep- ing with previous January gatherings there was no regular lecture on this occasion, but after regular business had been disposed of a short entertain- ment followed by a collation and dancing. The Club unanimously voted at a previous meeting to hold a Victory Banquet, and the Executive Committee have arranged to hold the same at Horticultural Hall on Wednesday even- ing, February 26, 1919, at 6 o'clock. Tickets are $2.50 each and may be had from any of the officers and a number of the members. The State Department of Agricul- ture will hold a series of lectures and discussions in connection with which there will be attractive exhibits, in Horticultural Hall, during the week commencing February 9. This Club is co-operating in this work and there will be one lecture of special value to horticulturists to be given by Mr. W. H. Elliott of Brighton. Further de- tails of these lectures will be found in the daily press. The Club will hold its annual Carna- tion Night on February 18, and hopes that members will reserve some ex- January 25, 1919 II 0 RTIC l' LT I' 1! K 83 hil)its tor this date and help to make it even more attractive than in former years. \V. X. Cbaig, Secy. FLORISTS' CLUB OF WASHING- TON "What does it cost to raise a crop?" This was the question discussed at the meeting of the Florists' Club of Wash- ington, in connection with a letter from the S. A. F. suggesting the ap- pointment of a committee to obtain data that would enable the club to furnish a report on the "Cost of Pro- duction." This problem brought out the ideas of many of the members present as to efficiency in crop produc- tion. It was declared that it would be rather a difficult matter to get fig- ures that would mean anything, in view of the difference in costs of the various raw materials as between different localities and different con- cerns. There is also a big difference in labor costs, and no two men will produce the same crop in the same way. The discussion was considered one of the most important yet brought before the Club and it was decided to postpone action thereon, pending a better attended meeting. The members were given an opportunity to view- some exceptionally fine white lilacs displayed by I. Wessel Staalman, of Oakton, Va. THE WESTCHESTER AND FAIR- FIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The monthly meeting was held in Greenwich, Conn., Friday evening Jan- uary 10. Retiring president P. W. Popp introduced the officers for 1919. Mr. Graham thanked the members for the honor of being elected president. Awards were made to exhibitors as follows: Carnation Laddie from W. Graham, 1st, Euphorbia, jacquinaeflora, James Stuart, 2nd, vegetables from Robert Williamson 1st. A very inter- esting paper was read by Maurice Fuld. Mr. Fuld said that wages of the complete gardener, the man that has served his apprenticeship and is cap- able of taking charge of a moderate sized estate should be from $150 to $200 a month with a house and all necessary extras. Jack Conkoy, Corr. Sec. TENNESSEE STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION. The arrangements are completed for the Annual Convention of the Tennes- see State Florists' Association to be held at the Hermitage Hotel, Nash- ville, Tenn., on January 28th, 1919. From the long list of exhibitors, and the floral accessories firms from all FERN SEEDLINGS IN FLATS FOR DELIVERY AFTER JUNE 1st The prospects now are that there will be no surplus of Fern Seedlings for the coming season. We are now book- ings orders for delivery after June ist. You will make no mistake in anticipating your requirements by placing your order now. These flats contain about two hundred plants each, only one variety beinji in a flat, and we cannot supply less than a full flat of any one sort. Adiuiitum < uiM-atuni Aspitliiim Tsu^hinense <\vrt oni him Fortune! " Caryotidiom *' K im h I i.i .lilt riurii Lastrea Chr>NoIoba Onychium JaponW'um PterlS Adiantoides ** Alexandrae " Argyraea " Cretica Albo Lineata Pt*Ti» VYimsetti Pteria Grand is " MagniHca " Mayli " Itfultioeps 44 Ouvrardii " Kivertoniana " Sernilata " CrMiita " I r.Miuiji ** Vk-toriae WllflOnil Any of the above varieties at $2.00 per flat. We cannot supply less than a full flat of a variety. We also offer a limited stock of Adiantum Hybridum and seedling plants of Polypodium Mandaianuin in flats at $3.00 per flat. HENRY A. DREER 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA,! PA. K Be independent, grow your own ROSE STOCKS for budding or grafting. Those using ROSA MULTIFLOKA JAPONICA STOCK prefer it to Manetti. We offer for immediate delivery New Crop unhulled Seed at $4.50 per lb. McHUTCHISON & COMPANY, 9BN^ToV£r'N.H'.€et Specialists in Specimen Stock hat Landscape Work Hardy Rhododendron*, AKaleaa, Boxwood*. Hollie* and a Complete Line of Conlferou* Evergreen*. WRITE FOB PRICES Cottage Garden* Nuneriet, Ibc BUREKA CALIFORNIA parts of the United States and the reservations made at the headquarters for rooms for members and visitors the success of the Convention is now assured. The Proceedings, the Floral Journal, of the State Organization is ready for distribution at these meet- ings. The program is as follows: Morning session 10.00 a. m. Call to order by President Oscar Geny, Nash- ville; Invocation, Rev. T. C. Ragsdale, Nashville; Minutes of the last meeting Prof. G. M. Bentley, Secretary-Treas- urer, Knoxville; Proposals of Member- ship; Deferred Business; Reports of Committees; New Business; Bills and Communications; Nominations; Ad- dress of Welcome, Hon. Win. Gupton, VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berber!* Thnnbergll, Hydrangea Paniculata, Weigela, Splreas, etc. Ask for complete list of OAK BRAND SHRUBS. ThefONARD & r=T\ WEST GROVE VJONES CO. |*g| PENN..U.S-A. Eoi«< PH>. Pro. AatolM WlaOMT, Vlc-Fm. WV mrt Mubtcribtrt U tkt Nuntrynuu'i Fund f*r iimrktt Dtvelofmtnt National Nurseryman The oldest and best established journal for nurserymen. Circula- tion among the trade only. Pub- lished monthly. Subscription price $1.50 per year. Foreign subscrip- tions. $2.00 per year. In advance. Simple copy free upon application from those in the trade enclosing their business card. National Nurseryman Pub. Co., Jw. HATBOftO, PA. 84 HORTICULTURE January 25. 1919 Mayor of Nashville, and A. .1 Dyer. President Commercial Club, Nashville; President's Annual Address; Can we assist each other in the matter of se- curing and holding expert help? H. G. Bramm, Bristol; How can we develop landscape work throughout the smaller cities and towns? W. N. Kessler, Bir- mingham, Ala. Afternoon session 2.QQ p. m. Elec- tion of Officers; Growing Plants, C. H. Tritschler, Sylvan Park, Nashville; ••Mums" Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J.; The South and the part she will play in the future flower market, R. C. Kerr, Houston, Texas; Can we in combination arrange to purchase a sat- isfactory line of pots and save money? T. H. Joy, Nashville; Making our home surroundings more beautiful, Mary B. McGowan, Nashville; Seed- ling carnations, Rolfe F. Smith, Nash- ville. ' Evening session 7.30 p. m. Why all retail florists should become members of F. T. D., Karl P. Baum, Knoxville; Round table in charge of members. G. M. Bentley, Secretary-Treasurer. LANCASTER COUNTY FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION. Thursday, Jan. 16th, a joint meeting of the Association and the Ladies Auxiliary was held in the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce. After the routine business was gone through with remarks were called for from those members who attended the Pub- licity meeting in Philadelphia. Mr. Harry K. Rohrer said that we were all impressed with the good features of the work done and the necessity of it for the future and added that he thought it would be a good thing if every one interested in the business would give one cent out of each dol- lar received during the year, that this would be an infinitesimal tax in pro- portion to what other businesses are doing and yet would bring in a good working revenue for the Publicity Committee. B. F. Barr said that he fully realized the benefits of the publicity of the past year and that no doubt much more would be accomplished in the year to come, that his business has shown a steady increase each month since April, and that the business was not due to the conditions prevalent in the fall. He also stated that he was go- ing to double his subscription of the past year. A.' M. Herr remarked on the enthu- siasm that was shown at the Phila- delphia meeting and was sorry there were not. more of our members in at- tendance as he believed that could they have heard the history of this work and the outlines for the coming year that the Club would come for- ward with a good big subscription, and he was going to give all the mem- bers a chance to subscribe within the next sixty days. President Elmer Weaver vouched for all that had been said and added that he believed in the moral of Therkildson's story and that the im- portant part was to get the money for this work first. He insisted that no grower, no retail man, no supply house, no one connected with this business could afford to stay out. The visiting committee announced a trip to Strasburg for the February meeting, which occurs on Feb. 20th. The following committees were ap- pointed: Programme — B. F. Barr, Chas. M. Weaver and M. J. Brinton. Membership — Chas. B. Herr, Ira Landis and Rutter Hess. Visiting — H. K. Rohrer, Lemon Landis and W. B. Girvin. Exhibition — A. K. Rohrer, Rudolph Nagle and J. Wade Galey. President Weaver then turned the meeting over to Mrs. Albert M. Herr, president of the Ladies Auxiliary, who read a very interesting paper on War Gardens, giving her experience in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and other cities as a member of the Emergency Aid, and asked for a discussion as to the relation between the war gardens and the florists' business. D. J. Keohane, of the Henry F. Michell Co., said that they had a good market for vegetable plants, but that the profits for the ordinary greenhouse man were nothing extraordinary. B. F. Barr said that the retail man had to carry vegetable plants to accommo date his customers and that the war gardens helped increase the demand so that they made an important addi tion to the spring's business. Some of the growers who attend the local markets find them a profitable side line, but those who attempted them as a wholesale proposition will have none this season. Mrs. B. F. Barr, Mrs. A. K. Rohrer and Mrs. Herr had arranged around the room a series of cuts from national and local advertising and a guessing contest was entered into that created much amusement and sociability. The President reconvened the meeting and the ladies were given a rising vote of thanks for their participation in making this meeting the success it was. Ai, heist M. Herr. Tliis is the coming florist early all white forcing Gladiolus. We have no stock to offer to the trade tills season, lint will have a small surplus this coming autumn. If you want an ideal florist all white Gladiolus, send us your address and we will mail you our trade circular when issued. A. E KUlNDERD GOSHEN, IND. NASSAU COUNTY HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The regular monthly meeting of the society was held in Glen Cove on Wednesday, Jan. 8th. Thos. Hender- son, Wm. Carter and Thos. Twigg were the judges for the monthly ex- hibits. The following awards were made: Exhibition, 6 ears of field corn, 1st, Win. Milstead. A beautiful vase of Carnation Laddie exhibited by John F. Johnston was awarded a certificate of culture. A letter of sympathy was sent to Alex McKenzie, one of our mem- bers who has recently lost his wife, and also to the widow of our late honorary member, Theodore Roosevelt. All present stood at at- tention in token of respect and esteem. This society was honored in having such a great man as one of its mem- bers and words fail in expressing the loss we feel. The president present- ed the National Association of Gar- deners' medal to Robert Marshall for the most meritorious exhibit at the January 25, 1919 HORTICULTURE 85 fall show. An interesting essay was read by Ernest Westlake, entitled "The Gardener and His Recompense." written by M. C. Ebel. A short discus- sion followed and a vote of thanks was ordered sent the author. Several of our members in the service were heard from and all are looking for- ward to the time when they can re- join us. Competition for our next. meeting to be held on Wednesday. February 12th, are 50 Single Violets, 25 carnations and 1 pot of cyclamen. Haukv GrooDBAxn. Cor. Secy. MASSACHUSETTS STATE VEGE- TABLE GROWERS' ASSOCIA- TION. The second annual meeting of the .Massachusetts State Vegetable Grow- ers' Association will take place at Hor- ticultural Hall, Boston, February 12. The Boston Market Gardeners' Associ- ation are to join with this meeting. Come and meet with the other growers to make a strong state-wide associa- tion. A plan will be presented to in- clude all members of local associations through their own organizations. This association1 can be particularly valu- able to men who do not live in garden- ing sections and are not members of local associations. It will join their efforts with their fellow business men to bring about needed changes, keep them informed on new developments, afford them the protection that united effort well directed, always offers. The program of the day, Wednesday, is as follows: 10.30 a. m. Lower lecture hall, busi- ness meeting, election of officers, re- ports of committees, new business, etc. An address by President J. Winthrop Stone on the opportunities and duties of a State Association. Discussion on the question of adopting the Provi- dence size for the Boston bushel box. (This question has been placed on the program at the request of Worcester growers). Suggestions and discussion from the floor on problems for the State Association in 1919. What the agricultural college has done and is planning to do for vegetable growers. (a.) General policies. Field work and the .Market Garden Field Station. By H. F. Thompson. (b.) Work at the college and teach- ing market gardening. By Arthur L. Dacy. 1.45 p. m. Main Lecture Hall— Meet- ing combined with State Fruit Grow- ers' Association. Moving picture — Garden operation. 2.00 p. m. What a Co-operative Farmers' Exchange has done to handle locally grown products. Porter R. Four New Giant Stocks GREENHOUSE SAVED SEED LENOX PINK LENOX MAUVE LENOX WHITE LENOX PURPLE Each color separate. Tr. pkt. 25c; J/^ oz- $L25 The LENOX STOCKS are great improvements on the Beauty of Nice Strain. They bloom in four to five months from sowing and under good cultivation, (disbudded), attain a height of 2J/2 to 3 feet, producing a gigantic flower spike bearing beautiful large double flowers, the actual seed of- fered above has produced as much as 85 % doubles. Strtljur (L BodMngton Co. jnc. 128 Chambers Street Seedsmen NEW YORK CITY mBmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Taylor, General Manager of the Provi- dence Farmers' Exchange. 3.30 p. m. Discussion. Taking the risks out of farming. Elbert S. Brig- ham, Commissioner of Agriculture, State of Vermont. 6.30 p. m. Grand Union Banquet at Ford Hall. Fourteen leading Agri- cultural and Horticultural organiza- tions united. Speakers of national reputation. Splendid Banquet, served country style, $1.75 per plate. Tickets to be purchased in advance from the various association secretaries. There will be a big diversified trade exhibit, a cow show, a dairy show, pork and poultry products, fruit, flow- ers, trees and shrubs, and of most in- terest to vegetable growers, a competi- tive, state-wide vegetable show, unique in character and with $150 in prizes, given by the State Department of Agriculture. Henry H. Howard of West Newton, is secretary of the State Association and Arthur P. Wyman of Arlington is secretary Boston Market Gardeners' Association. CONVENTION OF FRUIT GROW- ERS. The joint convention of the Western Xew York Horticultural Society and The New York State Fruit Growers' Association was held Jan. 15, 16 and 17. Many notable men gave stirring addresses alter which discussions fol- lowed. The meetings were well at- tended. Thomas P. Gore, blind sena- tor from Oklahoma, addressed the or- ganization. Officers were elected as follows: President, U. P. Hedrick. Geneva; 1st vice-pres., Harry E. Well- man, Kendall: 2nd vice-pres., Fred W. Cornwall, Pultneyville: 3rd vice-pres., T. C. Cross, La Grangeville. 4th vice- pres. Harry L. Brown, Waterport; secretary-treasurer, E. C. Gillette, Penn Yan; treasurer permanent fund and trustee special fund, B. G. Bennett, Rochester; executive committee, B. D. Van Buren, Niverville, Geo. W. Dunn, Webster, C. K. Scoon, Geneva, W. P. Ten Broeck, Hudson and Geo. Stahler, Lockport. This session of the United Horticul- tural Societies marks the passing from official relations of John Hall who for thirty years has been the able and de- voted secretary of the Western N. Y. Horticultural Society. He has labored with the able men of the past and pres- ent who with him have been the build- ers and supporters of this organization, perhaps the ablest and most influential that has enlisted in a similar field in the United States. The service he has rendered has been a service of the heart, faithful, devoted, elevated in character and wise in methods. We trust that during the years that may be allotted to him which we pray may be many, his kindly face and inspir- ing spirit of cheer and optimism may not be missed from our meetings and we now pledge to him our continued friendship and interest in his wellfare. ALBANY FLORISTS' CLUB. The January meeting of the club was enlivened by a discussion of the pro- hibition of horticultural imports by the Federal horticultural board. The result was a vote to send a petition to the Congressional representative from the Albany district. The petition was signed by all present and a committee was appointed to present the matter to the Hon. Martin H. Glynn, ex- governor of the state. Following the meeting, the annual dinner was en- joyed, about forty members and friends being present. Included in the 86 HORTICULTURE January 25. 1919 latter were J. J. Karins and Stephen Green of Philadelphia and M. M. Cohen of New York. It was a very enjoyable occasion. A VICTORY MEETING. The annual meeting of the American Carnation Society in Cleveland. Jan- uary 29 and 30, will be one of the most important gatherings in the en- tire history of that organization. It is to be pre-eminently, a get-together affair. To the particularly great in- terest in the carnation at present, due in part to the higher values, is added the natural inclination of the trade to assemble with their fellows in fitting celebration of the victorious ending of the war. That the attendance shall be unprecedentedly large is the gen- eral prediction. In the past the east has been the greatest influence at these conventions. There is strong probability that the middle west shall assert its importance at the Sixth City meeting. And the happy union of these two great sections cannot but result in an epoch-making event, both in point of exhibition and attendance. There should be not only a large and splendid exhibit of flowers at this convention, but so strong and unmis- takable expression of good will from the assembled trade, that the event shall forever live in the annals of the American Carnation Society as "The Victory Meeting." ROCHESTER FLORISTS' ASSOCIA- TION. Rochester Florists have joined flor- ists in all parts of the country in pro- testing against the bill prohibiting the importation of plants, shrubs and bulbs. At the meeting this week vigorous protests were voiced. James J. Karins of Philadelphia was the speaker. He pointed out the various ways in which the new law would affect the trade. The association went on record in condemnation of the bill and voted to send its protest to Congress in the form of resolutions. The following officers were elected: president, Harry E. Bates; vice-president, George T. Boucher; secretary, A. H. Seeker; treasurer, James Sproat. The members presented Hubert B. Stringer, retir- ing president with a pair of cuff links. Mr. Stringer served as president for two years. The following officers were elected at the last meeting of the Paterson Horticultural Society of Paterson, N. J., to serve for the ensuing year: President, Joseph M. Ackermann; vice-president. Chas. E. Walker; sec- retary, Andrew N. Gardener; treas- urer. Sebastian Hubschmitt. HENDERSON'S "Everything For The Garden'' LAWN AND GARDEN And the Best of Everything Founded 1847 Established 72 Years We specialize in high-class Vegetable Seeds, and at this time these arc essential to Florists. MARKET GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CATALOGUE Free on application to those who grow for sale. PETER HENDERSON & CO. 35 AND 37 CORTLANDT STREET NEW YORK January 25, 1919 ii o i;t i c r i.ture 87 CATALOGUES RECEIVED. C. W. BrOWD & Sim. Ashland, Mass —1919 Catalogue and Price List of Gladiolus bulbs. An excellent list. Howard M. Gillett, Lebanon Springs, N. Y— The Gladiolus Beautiful. A price list of gladiolus bulbs of choice grade. Chas. G. Curtis Co., Callicoon, N. Y. — Spring and fall wholesale price list of hardy native trees and flowering shrubs. Holmes Seed Co., Harrisburg, Pa. — Handbook of seeds and everything for the garden for 1919. Extensively illus- trated. J. J. H. Gregory & Son, ilarblehead, Mass. — "Gregory's Honest Seeds for 1919. An attractive and creditable seed catalogue. F. J. Grootendorst & Sons, Boskoop, Holland. — Wholesale price list of coni- fers and ornamental deciduous trees and shrubs for hardy planting. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. N. J. — January, 1919, Circular of whole- sale prices to the trade only. Quite an extensive list, of shrubs, ornamen- tal and fruit trees. W. E. Marshall & Co., New York City.— Marshall's Seeds, 1919. A well printed and nicely displayed catalogue of flower and vegetable seeds, garden sundries, tools and requisites. J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md. — Annual seed catalogue for 1919. A well arranged and handsomely illus- trated catalogue, fully up-to-date in style and variety, and with colored plates in good effect. \Vm. Henry Maule, Philadelphia, Pa. — Maule's Seed Book for 1919. Hand- some engravings throughout and a colored plate of Giant Branching Asters. "Success" Tomato occupies the back cover page. Weeber & Don, New York City. — Annual Seed Catalogue for 1919. Weeber & Don have a new slogan, "Plant Sturdy Seeds." This catalogue tells about them in a very practical and impressive way. Vegetables on front page and nasturtiums on the back page are shown in natural colors. Peter Henderson & Co., 35 Cort- landt St., New York City — "Every- thing for the Garden." Very well named, for no more comprehensive catalogue of seeds, bulbs, implements, etc., is issued on the continent. The arrangement of the pages is very con- cise and the amount of information in- cluded in specified pages in this cata- logue shows well-applied ingenuity. Besides innumerable illustrations. 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 & CO. 6 South Market Street, BOSTON, MASS. "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Rayru Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., 166 Chamber of McaBIdf.. Bottra, ftW there are several full page plates of flowers and vegetables in colors. The • -■ .■■^■'.*ji»J^t. '' book contains 184 pages and the covers are especially attractive in gold embossed pictures of attractive and suggestive character. SEED TRADE NOTES. W. W. Johnson & Sons, Ltd., Boston, Eng., have placed at the dis- posal of the Belgian Government five thousand dollars' worth of seeds for distribution among the Belgian farm- ers" and gardeners. The price of clover seed, received by producers, has more than doubled in two years. In Ohio, an important pro- ducing State, farmers were receiving $9.25 a bushel November 15, 1916, $13.30 a year later, and $20.50 in the same month in 1918. A. C. Kenilel's New Seed Store, Cleveland, Ohio. John Samtman, of George Samtman & Son, flower growers, Hatfield, Pa., was injured in the train wreck in which a dozen people were killed near Port Washington on the 13th inst. He suffered a compound fracture of the left ankle, back burned and face lacerations. He was taken to the Jewish Hospital in Philadelphia. 88 HOKTICULTURE January 25, 1919 IN THE National Capitol It joor servlee to dellT«r Flawers •r Desbxns en Order by Teie- sraph or otherwise Prtmpt Reliable Servlee. GEORGE H. COOKE Connecticut Ave. and L St. WASHINGTON, D .C. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telejrepti Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. IM FOB KANSAS CITY Transfer Yoar Order* to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery D WID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part ol the country to New York City Writ* or Telefraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1552-1553 Colombo.! KOTTMIllERT^lorist 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. Aseo. ADAM SEKENGER FLORIST 32NEWstreet. BANGOR, ME. We Cooer 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. Y.— The Rosery, 23 Steuben St. Albany, N. Y. — Danker. Bangor, Me.— Adam Sekenger, 32 New- bury St. Boston— Thos. F. Galvln, 1 Park 8L BoBton— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont 8t Brooklyn, N. Y.— Wilson, 3-5 Greene Ave. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St Buffalo, N. Y.— Palmer'a, 304 Main St Cambridge, Mass.— John McKenzle, 1927 Mass. Ave. Chicago— William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Cleveland, O— J. M. Gassier Co., Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O. — Adam Graham tc Sons, 5523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros., 1834 W. 25tb 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. Elizabeth, N. J.— Leahy's, 1169 H. Jersey St. East Orange, N. J.— Smith, The Florist Fall River, Mass.— Warburton, 495 New Boston Rd. and 36 N. Main St Fishkill, N. Y— Wood Bros. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Ave. New Haven, Conn. — J. N. Champion 4 Co., 1026 Chapel St New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New York— Alex. McConnell, 611 6th 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 — Kottmlller, 426 Madison Ave. and 40th St., also Vanderbilt Hotel. New York— Max Schling. 785 Fifth Ave. New York — Bloomingdale's (C. C. Trepel, Prop.), Lexington Ave. and 59th St. WILSON BROOKLYN SanaToreT/Ave. NEW YORK Member Flori9ts' Telegraph Delivery Asso. Phones, Prospect 6800-6801-6802 DELIVERIES IN NEW YORK, BROOK- LYN and LONG ISLAND A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave. at 48th Street I GUARANTEE SATISFACTION MEMBER f. T. E3. A. DARDS-FLORIST Established at N. E. Cor. of Madison Ave. and 44th St., New York, for 14 Years QUALITY, SERVICE, FAIR PRICES Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery W. S. S. BIV WAR War Saving Stamps SAVING STAMPS Issued by the C. S. Gov. 10HN BREITMEYER'S — S0NS^= Cor. Broadway and Gratiot A ves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We rover all Michlran poloU ua fe*d sections of Ohio, Indiana and Caaaaa Members Florists' Telerraph Delivery Association. liUD.E BROS CO ItuH 8TDW »U3IIfflCTO*« GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Telegraph Delivery 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. ALBANY, N. V. FLOWER DELIVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery 8. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery NO ORDERS ACCEPTED FOR LF.8S THAN 55.00 DANKER Albany, New York The best of F. T. D. Service always January 25, 1919 HORTICULTURE 89 CHICAGO S«nd Your Order* to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Deliver* Service THOS. F. GALVIN ■ NO. ilCUf VADlf 561 Fifth Ave. fluff I UlllV Vanderbllt Hotel D ACTA II * Parh Street DUO I UH 799 Boylston Street MOtirtM ti StMMrt hi til tnlti rsiiti Orders Filled Day or Nlfht for CLEVELAND and State of Ohio Complete Stock. Regular discount to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. ISM W. 26th St., Cleveland, O. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery THE SMITH & FETTERS CO. 7SS Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Fknrers of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take rood care of your order* Mimliri 0j F. T. D. AsMociation. Retail Deliveries to central Hudson River points. Telegraphic Order. WOOD BROS. FISHKILL, 14. T. S. A. ANDERSON 4-40 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. 4NDEBSON service means fresh, stnrdy Stock and prompt deliveries In BUFFALO, LOCKPOBT, NIAGARA FALLS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery HIGH GRADE PUNTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mas*. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop ■ABIT L BANDALL, rropriotor. Member Florins' Toleavaph Dottvary Omaha, Neb.— Hess & Swoboda, 1415 Farnuni St. Philadelphia— Chas. H. Grakelow, Broad St. at Cumberland. 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— Qnde 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 York— Thos. F. Galvln, Fifth Ave., at 46th St. NEW FLOWER STORES. San Jose, Cal — C. C. Navlet Co. Little Rock, Ark. — Kirby Flower Palace. Bridgeport, Ct. — John Reck & Sons, branch store, Golden Hill and Main streets. Windsor, Ont. — Miss Lucretia J. Bamford, succeeding G. H. and Emma Emery. Cleveland, O. — Joseph Skuillaciot, formerly with The Friedley Company, under the name of Cedar Flower Shop. PERSONAL. The engagement of Miss Harriet Isabel, daughter of Harry G. Eyres, the Albany florist, and F. Leigh Hitch- man, of Little Falls, has been an- nounced. The Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety held its meeting Tuesday, Janu- ary 21st, 1919, at 3.30 p. m., at Griffith Hall, Crozer Building, Philadelphia. The regular business meeting of the society was held after the lecture. Mr. James Boyd, president of The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and president of The American Peony Society gave an illustrated talk on "Flowers As a Hobby". Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FA1X RIVER, MASS. Deliveries of Flowers and Pleats In PALL KIVKR and eeatlraeo. territory. EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, The Florist We deliver by automobile in Bast, West and South Orange, also Glen Ridge, Mont- clalr, Bloomfleld, Newark and New York. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Himicr FlerUtt Ttltgrafh Dilivtry AtitciatUn NOTICE INITIALS. Wi havt tnt Hurt tuff THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, OJEVEL4NI Euclid Avenue The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mail or teleffraph order far say oeeaeion. In any part ef the Domlal*- JOHN H. DUNLOP «-■• We>t Adelaide 8t. - TORONTO, ONI HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones 1901 and L lftSC 1415 Farnum St. OMAHA, NEB. Efficient Delivery Service ALL BOSTON SUBURBS JOHN McKENZIE 1927 Mass. Ave., CAMBRIDGE, MASS. PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. GRAKELOW E™ Everything in Floucis Broad Street at Cumberland Tk* Park Floral Go. B. E. GILLI8, President. E. P. N El MAN, Secretary. Member Florists' Telarrapa Delivery DENVER. COLORADO 90 HORTICULTURE January 25, 1919 ROOTED CARNATION GUTTINGS We have ready for immediately delivery in large quantity C. W. WARD MATCHLESS BEACON ALICE $35.00 per 1000 Can also furnish most any other variety. THE LEO NIESSEN CO. 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 Ruitnd St., PhilaMskia, Pi. CHWCE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES ini all Seasonal Vanities if Cut Flaws H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Manufacturers and Importers 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA 8E0RGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists niOHMONO, IND. ••.■tin H.rilnlurt >ha wrttlmg. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Cudfuati Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 264 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The Houee for Quality and Serine* ZECH & MANN tSf We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO < > > 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 Order* With Ut HENRY IVI. ROBINSON A CO. 2 Win thro p Square and 32 Otis Strsst, BOSTON, MASS. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - TRADE PRICES -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra. " " No. i and culls.. . Russell Hadlev Mock,* Key Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hilliogdon Killarney, Key, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst Carnations Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Violets Ste Calendula Sweet Peas Gardenia* Adiantnm Smilax Asparagus Plumoras. A Spren. (ioo Bchs. ) . BOSTON ST. LOUIS PrOLA. J an. ,3 . an. 20 J \n. ■0 50 .CO 10 75.00 50.00 to 60.00 80.00 to 90.00 3J.OO to 50.00 3O.OO to 40.CO .00. to 75.00 xo.oo 10 •0.00 i a. 00 to 20.00 3500 to 50.00 15.00 to 3500 13.00 to 40.00 35.00 to 50.00 1500 to 3500 5 00 to 10.00 10.03 to 40.00 15.00 10 35.00 5.0a to 2\.OQ to 10.00 CO 30.00 15.00 [O 35.CO 11. OO to 30.00 1500 to 35.0c 8.00 to 12. OO to 15.00 to 35.00 8.00 to 12. CO 10.00 to ■5.0c 15-CO to 35.00 8.00 to 15.00 10.00 to 25.0c 8.00 to It. 00 3.00 to 6.00 8.00 to t .OO to to to to to to to to to 75.00 33.CO 20.00 8.00 12.00 2 OO J. CO 4.00 4.00 to lOO.OO to 1.50 to 25. OO to 30.00 10 IOO.OO 25.00 8.00 8.00 ■50 3.00 1.00 10.00 15.00 •75 5.00 1.5s to 1.00 to 25.00 to IOO.OO 60. «e 35.00 to 5.00 to 13.00 to to to 6.00 to 1.50 to to 1.50 to 23.00 to 30. so to 75.0c 30.00 8.03 20. CO 2.00 8.00 4.00 50,00 2.00 J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Avsnws, CHICAOO Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers ROSES, CARNATIONS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK Shipping order* have mott careful attention alway* William F. Kasting Co. Wholetiafe F"l 5*3S-570 WASHINGTON STREET rlsts BUFFALO, N. Y. January 25, 1919 HORTICULTURE 91 Flower Market Reports WHOLBSALB FLOWERMMARKm TRADE PRICES -Par 100 TO DEALERS ONLY There is hardly any BOSTON noticeable change in the market conditions for the past week. Stock still continues scarce in some of the items listed while the demand is more than enough to clean up almost daily. Carnations are being received in greater quan- tity but not enough to affect quota- tions. Roses are of excellent quality even the shorts showing up well. Paper white narcissus and snapdragon clean up almost as rapidly as ship- ments are received. The shortage of lilies is the most disturbing feature and many orders are received which are impossible to fill. Violets have increased in volume and move slowly. The business situation is good, how- ever, and wholesalers as a rule are ap- parently satisfied. January so far has been CHICAGO noted for high tempera- ture with the exception of a very few days. At this writ- ing the thermometer registers in the fifties by day and is above freezing all night, a condition which is bound to influence the production of stock. There are more carnations coming into the market but the out of town trade calls for so many that some houses are still cutting down their or- ders for these flowers. Roses are none too many to go round. Violets are feeling the effect of the warm winter and orchids are more plentiful than earlier in the season. There is a good demand for all kinds of stock, includ- ing freesia, lilies, calendulas, snap- dragon, etc. Green is much in de- mand and the supply is none too large. Business continues CLEVELAND brisk with supply about equal to de- mand. Liberal quantities of carna- tions reached the market, but, al- though the demand would not absorb them at the beginning, they cleaned up at the close of business Saturday. Roses are still rather light, there not being sufficient to meet the call. Such leading sorts as Ophelia, Shawyer, Russell and Ward appear to be tem- porarily off crop. Paper whites and freesias are abundant. Sweet peas are coming in very slowly. Easter lilies are again numbered among the short items. A few tulips are coming in, but not in sufficient quantities to cut any figure. Such miscellaneous stock as mignonette, calendulas, myo- sotis and snapdragons may be had in limited amounts. Violets are moving slowly, which is somewhat attributa- ble to their poor quality, caused by se- RotM Am, Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra " " No. i and culls Russell Hartley Euler, Mock Arenberg, Hcosier Beauty Ward, Hillingdon Killarney . Key. Taft Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations C.ttley as Lilies, Lc-n&iflonim Liliet. Speciosnm Lily of to . V .lie T Snapdragon Violet. Stevia C.lsmsVula SweetPeaa* Gardanta. Adiaatrum Smilaz ■ Asparacus Plu. * Spren. (icoBhs.) CINCINNATI Jan. ac CHICAGO Jan 13 50.00 30.00 8.00 15.00 15.00 15. ao 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 60.00 11. Co 1.00 400 1.50 i.ea ao.oo 35. 00 73.00 4e.oo 33.00 30.00 • 5.00 • 5.00 sa.oo H5 .00 15.00 33- CO 8.00 7?. 00 SO. CO 8.00 ao.oo 1.50 5.00 a. 00 1.30 35.00 50.00 sa.oo 30.00 15.00 6.00 15.00 15.0a 8.00 6.00 5.00 6. so 3. OO 73.00 I3.00 6.00 IO.OO 3O.0 3.00 3.00 1.50 35.00 I. OO 20.00 5O.OO 10 60 OO 4O.OO 35.O0 33.00 35.00 »5.ao 30.00 13. OO 30.00 IS. OO 10 4.00 to 100.00 to so. 00 to to 10 8.00 20.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 50.00 1.50 35.00 75.00 BUFFALO Jan. ao 60.00 35.00 5.0c 8.0c i.oo 6. co 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 4-ao 60.00 to 15.00 8.00 8.00 6.co to 1.00 to to 4.00 3.00 30.00 1.35 30.00 35-oo 75.00 50.00 30. CO so.oc 13.00 is .00 10.00 • .00 15.00 15.00 7.0c 75.00 30.00 IO.OO I3.00 I 3. OO I.JO 4.00 4.CO 3S.OO 2.50 95.00 50.00 I PITTSBURC |.m ao 50,00 to 60.00 30.00 to 40.00 3.00 to 10.00 IB. OO tc to 35.00 IO.OO to to 30.00 600 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 50.00 to •0.00 tc 15.00 15.00 15.00 6.00 60,00 35.0c 8. c* to to It .00 • .CO to 8 00 • 75 to to « «5 4.00 to 6.00 1.00 to to 3.00 1.50 to 3.00 to so.oc 40.00 to 60.00 rious delays in transit. Local greens, including adiantum, are pretty well cut out. In retail circles trade was largely sustained last week by funeral work, among which were several cas- ket covers of orchids. There were also a number of wedding decorations. The mild weather is serving to make corsages more popular, a fact attested to by the increased demand for small roses and lily of the valley. Business is holding CINCINNATI up enough to keep the market cleared of stock fairly well. The supply is about the same as it was last week. and the demand from out of town is heavy. Roses are somewhat short and sell readily. Carnations are cleaning up from day to day, the supply having shortened. A good cut of Easter lilies is coming into the market and rubrun and calla lilies are available. To the list of bulbous offerings which up to this time included paper white nar- cissus and freesia, have been added Dutch hyacinths and yellow narcissus. Sweet peas are meeting with a big demand. Snapdragon sells well. Other offerings are stevia, single violets, lily of the valley, orchids, forget-me-not. wallflower, baby primrose and calen- dula. The market has stiff- NEW YORK ened up again after a brief space of weak- ness in some things last week. The rose supply is light throughout the list and they clean up well, particu- larly pink and white, and the princi- pal call is for funeral work. Carna- tions are maintaining their price re- markably well. Paper whites are in larger supply and sell moderately well at present figures. Lilies, both pink and white, are in fair demand, accumulations occurring only once in a while. Other bulbous stock is grad- ually increasing but so far there is no difficulty disposing of it at good prices. Some very fine iris has been offered and taken at as high as $6.00 and $7.50 per dozen. Lily of the val- ley is not plentiful and moves slowly. Supply and demand are about equal so far as cattleyas are concerned. Flowers have ROCHESTER, N. Y. become more plentiful. Roses are of good quality and include some especially fine Ophelia and Columbia. The sunshire has brought on a quantity of freesias, paper white narcissi, jonquils and roman hyacinths. The supply of carnations has im- proved. Callas and lilies are in fair supply. Violets are not selling very good and prices are lower. Greens are all fairly plentiful with the excep- tion of smilax which is off crop. Business continues to ST. LOUIS be fairly good and prices are holding well. Both carnations and roses are in good supply and violets and sweet peas have a steady demand. Business continues WASHINGTON good, with prices showing little re- duction. Funeral work is slackening up with the decrease of influenza. There are not enough flowers of any variety to fill all orders. The dark and rainy days of last week had their effect on roses in particular, and sweet pea buds dropped off in alarm- ing numbers. Orchids have been plentiful. There is litle demand for lily of the valley because of its high price. BUSINESS TROUBLES. Chicago, III.— Irene Williams, trad- ing as the Atlas Flower Shop, filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy Janu- ary 9th. The liabilities are scheduled as $8,282.40, assets $618. 92 HORTICULTURE January 25, 1919 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers New Addrees, 1*8 WMt 2Sth St., NEW TOBK Telephone*: 1200, 2201, Madison Bqi — WM. P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335, Farragut. GUI and Inspect the Best Eatabllament Id the Wholesale Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS $3 WEST 28th STREET NEW TORK C1TT Cstitifnmints Solicited PhoM r*rr»r it 4SM WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 13S West 28th Street, New York Telephone— I6S2-858S Madison Square RIEDEL ft MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST io*» west ss*!-. «a-r CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED rBOBB{«o||rAERAarjT NfiW YORK THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cat Decorative Evergreen*. Hlarhest 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'* Foremost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE * First Class Mark*! tot UT FLOWER' ' Willonghby St Brookly, ft. )< M. C. FORD t21 West 28th St., NEW YOHK Hll ROSES, FIKT GIRNATIONS A Full Line of ALL CCT FLOWBKS. Telephone 3870 Farragut. x W.H0LE5ALE \rLORI5T5 - siV W£sr28?S7. Afa/ltm. 5*. J. SMITH WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST THB&WiJEl A full line of Cholee Cat Flower Stock for all tirlMM. nupnoNB I iJSi ! FAtneoT 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 MAIM \A/EI 130 West 28th Street ' a New York AGENT FOB CABLLLO'S CATTLEYA8 HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK Tateah* IS— MM Madison Square MAUBJCI L th Tra ttraot CoaeigaaMat* NBW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special M Fancy and Extra No. i andculU RuhcII. HwUey Euler, Mock, Key Arenbers, Hoosier Beauty Ward. Hi II in«don ICUlanier* Taft Ophelia, Sunburst Last Part ol Wail Fint Part rf M itatai Jai .11 itfSBtt Ian. 20 1111 1111 60.00 10 100.00 60.00 w 100,0c 25.00 10 DO. OO 25.00 to 60,0c 5 00 to f 5.00 5.00 to •3-OC 10.00 10 53.00 10. CO tc 35« 10.00 to 50.00 10 00 to 50 JOK. 3.00 to JO.OO 8. 00 tc <».OC 6.00 to 25.00 6.00 te 25.0C 8.00 10 JO.OO 8.00 M so.oc 8 00 10 20.00 800 tc 20.0c 8.00 to 15.00 8.00 to 25.0c 500 to 10.00 j. 00 tc IS.OO WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We hare a numerous clientage of New York City buyers and taw Ssamaant ea> eeede oar supply. This la especially trae of Base*. We hare every facility and abundant means and best returns are assured for stock consigned to ua. Address Yoar Shipment* to UNITED CUT FLOWER CO. Inc 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK D. J. Pappas, Pre*. RILED cm KELLER 182 West 26th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our •»tai Disigns, Baskets, Win Wtrk & Noveltiis and ure dealers in Decorative Glassware, Growers ami Florists' Requisites Boston Floral Supply Co. 347-367 Cambridge St.. Boston Headquarters for CYCAS, BASKETS, WIBB DESIGNS and WAX FLOWEBS Send for price list if you hare not re- ceived one. Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10.000 . .(2.25 60,008. . .SS.78 Sample free. For sale by dealer*. ROBERT DYSART CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple method* of correct accounting especially adapted for florist*' a**. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTaTD 40 STATE STREET . . Telephone Mala H BOSTON When writing Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture January 25, 1919 HORTICULTURE 93 CHICAGO A. Henderson expects cannas to be here in another week. J. Huebner says business runs steadily this season and the daily so- cial and club events call for the mod- erate use of flowers rather than an oc- casional big event with many flowers, a condition which he thinks preferable to the florist. The Chicago florists are keeping up their interest in bowling under their able captain John, Huebner, and are making their usual good scores each week. The end will come in March when they will participate in the State Tournament. Miss Paradise received word of the safe arrival of A. L. Vaughan and Family in St. Petersburg, Florida. A. L. Vaughan is one of Chicago's pioneer wholesale florists, who has steadily devoted himself to business for many years. His trip will take several weeks and includes a visit to his brother at Collinston, La. The news of the death of C. Frauen- felder came as a great shock to his many friends in the trade, when they learned the sad news Monday morn- ing. He was at the Victory Banquet only a few days before and was apparently in the best of health. He was one of the oldest men in the retail trade, having been at 3343 W. Madison street for thirty-five years. His obituary will be found on an- other page. Our attention is called to a trade list of 1904, sent out by Geo. Hancock & Son, of Grand Haven, Mich., adver- tising rooted cuttings of fifty-five va- rieties of carnations, none of which are in cultivation today. Among them are noted, Enchantress, Boston Market, G H. Crane, Prosperi- ty. Mrs. Lawson, Mrs. Roosevelt and Flora Hill. On the margin appears some terse comments as applicable to- day as ever, as "Life is too short and coal too high to be wasted growing poor stuff," and "Can you afford to grow poor varieties? If you can you are the only one." WASHINGTON, D. C. William F. Gude is a member of the board of the National Metropolitan bank and has also been elected a director of the Washington Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Gude polled the highest number of votes of any of the J. J. CO AN, Inc. Wholesale Florist 116 West_28th Street, NEW YORK Farr.gutP54i3>nd 589i Everything in Cut Flowers J. K. IM "A LB4DBK IN TBE WHOLBSUB COMMISSION TRADE FOR OVER THIRTI TEARS" ROSES! I WANT ROSESt Have a demand for more than 1 eon supply. Rose Growers Call or Write. TELEPHONES Wmmgnt 167 and 30i» 118 West 28th St. NEW RK NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies. LonsiHorum* • Lilies. Speciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Violets Stevia Calendula Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smflax Asparagus Plumosus, & Spren (ioo bunches) ■ Last Part of Wnk ending Jan. 18 1918 25.00 20.00 8. co 4.00 8.00 4.00 3. CO 16.CO .50 12.00 15-00 60.00 25.00 12.00 I COO 20.00 .75 8 00 5.00 35.00 1 .00 20.00 25.00 First Part of Weil beginning Ian. 20 1916 25.00 20.0c 8.00 4.00 8.(0 • 50 4.00 3.00 10.00 .50 12.00 »5 .00 to lc 10 to to to to to to to to to to 6o.ot 2 5. CO 12.00 lo.oc 20.00 ■75 8.00 5-00 35.00 a. co 20,01 25.0c many candidates. This is a particu- larly good record in view of the fact that he had made no effort to secure this office. He is a former president of the Chamber of Commerce. Fred H. Kramer is a member of the board of the Union Savings bank; F. W. Bolgfano has been doubly honored by a place on the board of the Continen- tal Trust Company and the Park Sav- ings Bank. A victory get together banquet of the florists of this city and vicinity will take place at the Jefferson Hotel some time in February. The retail association met January 14th at Knights of Columbus Hall and it was decided to get together whole- salers, retailers and growers to dis- cuss questions appertaining to the bet- terment of conditions in times of scarcity and also of glut. ROCHESTER, N. Y. John Dunbar has been confined to his home for several days with the influenza. W. H. Dildine of Vick's has been at home most of the time during the past week suffering from an infection of the nose and eyes. E. C. Colgrove of Lyell avenue un- derwent an operation for the removal of his tonsils but a later examination showed a more serious trouble at the base of the heart and he will have to be operated on again in the early sum- mer. BOSTON. Frank Conley has returned to Welch Bros. Co. after an absence of several months. J. J. Casey, of The Rosary, is mourn- ing the death of his wife, also a niece, from influenza last week. Lieut. John F. Dowd of Roxbury luis returned from camp at Jacksonville, Fla. He is a former employee of Thomas F. Galvin. ST. LOUIS. Vincent Gorly left for Chicago the latter part of the week. H. G. Herning and wife will be at the carnation convention. The publicity committee have pre- pared advertisements for Valentine Day. HENTZ & NASH, Inc. Wholesale Commision Florists SS and 57 West 26th Street Te"phFrr.t»r 755 NEW YORK QUALITY QUANTITY CHARLES MILLANG Wholewa \e Florist 66-57 West *6th St.. NBW TOEK ATTENTION TAWETT 94 HORTICULTURE January 25, 1919 Cambrldf • New York WORLD'S OLDEST and LARGEST Manufacturers of ALL STYLES and SIZES of FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mia. NEWS NOTES. Buffalo, N. Y— The Quality Flower Shop on Main street has discontinued business. Dresher, Pa. — Alfred M. Campbell has leased the Elleuwood greenhouses of R. F. Whitmer. Providence, R. I. — Harry Oakley has discontinued his retail business on Mathewson street. Newport, R. I. — Robert Cooper, Jr., has been re-appointed superintendent of the city cemeteries. Salisbury, Ind. — The Camden Green- houses, which have been closed down for some time, will re-open soon in charge of Edwin C. Hemmerly. Greenville, S. C. — Fire in the green- houses of the Greenville Floral Com- pany on- January 6th inflicted a dam- age estimated at $12,000, $10,000 of which is in ruined stock. Woonsocket, R. I. — Oscar T. Boucher of the landscape firm of Boucher Bros, is in the hospital at Gervaise, France, having been wounded in his right hand. He expects to be able to return to this country shortly. Meadville, Pa. — Mr. and Mrs. George Haas celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Dec. 29th. Mr. Haas has one of the largest greenhouse establishments in this section and does a prosperous business. Niagara Falls, N. Y. — Mrs. J. K. Crossett, retail florist at 409 Third street was victimized by a sharper who presented a bogus check for a larger amount than the flower order and vanished with the proceeds. Augusta, Ga. — The nursery and land- scape interests of the P. J. Berckmans Company, Inc., has been sold to Sig- niiind Tarnok, who has also purchased the home and farm of R. C. Berck- mans. In addition Mr. Tarnok has leased the nursery lands of R. C, L. A. and P. J. A. Berckmans, Jr., with option to buy later in the season. The sale does not in any way affect the property of the Berckmans Brothers, at Mayfield, where they have one of the finest orchards and farms in the South. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BULBS C. KBUR & SONS, HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St. CARNATION 8TAPLE8 Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plllsbury'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. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick GrlnnelL $10.00 per clump. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, Mass. New Paeony Dahlia — John Wanamaker, Newest, Handsomest, Best. New color, uew form and new habit of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. GLADIOLI See display adv't gladiolus "Mrs. WATT.' HOMER F. CHASE, Wilton, N. H. GLASS. 6 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. 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, 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. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAGER & HURRELL, 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. JITLIITS 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 Hlssarllk Nur- sery. New Rochelle, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. l-i sell by ft., mei cati opp ollci Win FOR SALE »R SALE— On account of ill health will cheap for cash, two greenhouses 125 26 ft. : 1 potting shed ; barn 20 by 35 and two acres of fine land, all improve- rs. 24 miles form New York. Good lo- "II. one-half mile from railroad, tine irmnity .to riprht partyr Apply at or write R. SEIDLER, P. O. Box 94, iili-lilT,. Lake IVrgen Co., N. Y. GREENHOUSES FOR SALE Must Bettle estate: many years success- ful operation. Good location, convenient to two railroads, within twenty-five minutes of Boston. Also dwelling, stable and outbuildings. Apply at once. MRS. E. M. RUMEK-Y, Newtonville, Mass. HELP WANTED We have an opening1 for a real live salesman who has a good knowledge of stock and knows selling thoroughly by experience. To be on the road the greater part of the time. There is practically no limit to remuneration — it depends to a great extent upon his selling capacity and energy. Only a man who intends to stay would be considered. If you can fill these requirements, write stating nationality, ex- perience and states covered or come and see us personally. Do not reply if yon feel yon cannot till this position. It demands a first class man, BOBBINE & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J. SITUATIONS WANTED FRANK MOUNCY, formerly with W. A. Manda, Inc., is open for a position as traveling salesman. Address Phoenix- ville, Conn. GREENHOUSE ESTABLISHMENT FOR SALE Over 10,000 square feet of glass, modern construction, one acre of land ; on three improved streets ; trolley passes in front of place. Situated in a fine suburban city of 40,000 inhabitants. Handy to New York and Philadelphia mar- kets. Great opportunity for local work, and everything produced could be sold right at home at retail prices. Fine opportunity for ambitious man. Only $5,000 cash needed, balance easy terms. Apply "Chance," care of Horticulture. When Writing to Advertisers Please Men- tion Horticulture January 25, 1919 HORTICULTURE 95 Bare yonr pltnta and trees. Jnit 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 crater .'10 to 50 parts. V4 Pint, Sao. ; Pint, 80c; Quart, 90c; % Gallon. $1.60; Gallon, $2.50; 6 Gal- lon Can, f iu.90; 10 Gallon Can, SV'0.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY hit I. 420 W. Islington St. fcltmor. Md The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrlp9 and soft scale. Quart, J.I.CIO, l. a lion. t'i.flu. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, CI .00; Gallon, $2.50. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the soil. Qnart, $1.00; Gallon, $3.00 SOLD BY DEALERS. Arphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON. N. J. WIZARD CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE PnJvertsed or Shredded Cattle Manure Pulverised Sheep Manure The Florists' standard of uniform high quality far over ten years. Specifv : WIZARD BRAND b your Supply Jfeuse order, or write as direct for prices and freight rates. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. M Union t*oc& Yard, fltilnan When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE SASH OPERATING DEVICES AND GREENHODSE FITTINGS A SPECIALTY That's why our materials are superior. A Catalogue Free for the Asking. ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. WE ABE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free from Bubbles Uniform in Thickness PAINTS and PUTTY Greenhouse White S"^"' Florists Prefer It will pay you to get our estimates. theDWELLE-KAISERco. 251 Elm Street BUFFALO, N. Y. DREER'S FLORIST SPECIALTIES New Brand INevr StyU •R1VBRTON" HOSE Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam or joint. The HOSE fir the FLORIST 5£-inch, per ft., 19 c. Keel of 500 ft, *' i8#c. 2 Reels, 1000 ft. " 18 c. Winch, " 16 c. Reels, 500 ft., '• i5Hc- Couplings furnished with- out charge HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. VISITORS' REGISTER. Boston — A. E. Kunderd, Goshen, Ind.; A. H. Hill, Dundee, 111. New York — P. M. Koster, Boskoop, Holland. Rochester, N. Y. — E. F. Kennon of Castorland; M. M. Cohen, New York City; George Arnold, Essenora, New York. Philadelphia — Fred Cheeky, Puxsa- tawney, Pa.; Mrs. Schiltz, Charlotte, N. C; Mr. Cornell!, Schister-Cornelli Co., St. Louis, Mo. NEW CORPORATIONS. Manhattan, N. Y. — Clair Manor Nur- series, capita] stock, $90,000. Incor- porators, G. Massueer, A. T. Scharps and H. K. Daly. Toledo, 0.— Toledo Bean & Seed Warehouse Company, capital stock, $25,000. Incorporators, G. R. Forris- ter and E. B. Slawson. Jreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses 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 Poln is patented. No others like . It. Order from your dealer^ or direct from ns. 1000, '■*>'-. postpaid. , Samples free. HENRY A. DREEE.I 714 Chestnut Street/* Philadelphia. 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 Bull-Hint Washington, D. O. In the Coming 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. Little Ads. That Bring Big Returns Little Ads. In our Clarified Buyers' Direc- tory bring big returns to both advertiser Anything wanted by florists, gardeners, park and cemetery superintendents, etc., ciin be sold through this medium. Don't fail to read over these Ads. In eaeh issue and you may find one or more that will prove profitable to you. 96 HORTICULTURE January 25, 1919 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 For Greenhouse Glazing USE IT NOW F. 0. PIEflCE CO. 12 W. ERliMWW NEW YORK Mastica Is elaBtlc and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes bard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating A«k Your Dealer Pot It NICOTINE MFG. CO. ST. LOUIS GULF CYPRESS Greenhouse Materials Pecky Cypress Bench Lumber GLASS Gulf Cypress HOTBED SASH ALL KINDS AND SIZES Unglazed, 85o. np Glazed, $2.05 op Me€rors>Iifaz)Ma€erial^ Spa. i e/VT-co •o«tr/VMti(/srs 1399-1333 Flushing Ave. Brooklyn, N. Y. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE r.LASS 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 Vartck Avei., Brooklyn. N. Y. Kin G ft y — n Kind Construction Co. NORTH TONAWANDA N Y, NEW YORE, 10 E. 43rd Street. BOSTON, US Stat. Street. SCBANTON, SOT Irvine Arena*. Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. O. 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 go 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 bla photographs, each one of which tolls 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. 8% x 8 Inches. Cloth. Net, S2.00. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Suun.r St., Boston, Mui. 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 ia 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/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 HORTICUL- TURE at publisher's price, $1.50. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer St., Boston, Mass. HORTICULTURE = Vol. XXIX FEBRUARY 1, 1919 No. £°* •4 THE NEW POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRISTMAS GOLD NOVEMBER PEARL BECKY McLANE THE NEW SINGLES MRS. E. M. HORNE MOLLY WHITMORE PEGGY BULKELEY THE NEW ANEMONES VOLUNTEER PINK LADY AND THE NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM GOLDEN MISTLETOE Are out offerings of the year 1919 A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. FOR VALENTINE'S DAY A few of those Hoft furry-tufted sprays of Pussy Willow with each box of flowers give It the touch that is so de- sirable. In bunches of about l ' sprays, small, medium, large and extra large, per bunch, 26c., 50c., 75c. and $1.00. Write for quantity quotations. Everything* in Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Supplies. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The """ft-;,1;,. „, Philadelphia NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 117 \\ . 28th St. 1608-1620 Ludlow St. Franklin & St. I'aul St.. 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-inch 3.00 " 12-inch 5.00 " Nephrolepis Harrisii, 8-inch 1.50 " Nephrolepis Muscosa and Smithii: 5-inch 75 " 6-inch 1.00 " Nephrolepis Dwarf Boston, 8-inch 1.00 " F. R. PIERSON TARRYTOWN, N. Y. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND Wholesale Growers of Greenhouse and Bedding Plants for the Trade ALTERNANTHERAS, COLEUS, AGERATUM, ACHYRANTHES, BEGONIAS, CANNA, GERANIUMS, SALVIA, HARDY ENGLISH IVY, ETC. Send for Catalogue Cash with Order R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND 98 HOETICULTURE February 1, 1919 MICHELL'S NEW CROP ELOWER SEEDS ASI'.VKAGUS Plumosus Nanus (Nor- thern Greenhouse Grown). 1,000 seeds. $3.00 10,000 seeds. $25.00 5,000 seeds. 13.75 25,000 seeds. 58.25 ASPARAGUS Hatcherl 100 seeds.. .$0.50 500 seeds $2.00 1.000 seeds $3.50 .OISELIA. Tr. pkt. Oz. Crystal Palace Compacta.$0.30 $1.50 Crystal Palace Speciosa. . .20 .75 PETUNIA. BUchell's Monstrotsus $1.00 California Giants 50 Grandiflora Fringed 50 Dwarf Inimitable 50 1.50 SALVIA. Tr. pkt. Oz. Scarlet Glow (MicheU's)..$0.50 $3.00 Bonfire 40 2.50 Zurich 50 4.00 America, or Globe of Fire .50 5.00 Splendens 25 1.50 1000 CENTATJREA seeds Oz. Canilidissima $0.40 $3.00 Gymnocarpa 15 .50 THCNBERGIA. Mixed Colors $0.15 $0.60 VERBENA. Michell's Mammoth Fancy. Tr. pkt. Oz. Blue $0.30 $1.25 Pink 30 1.25 Scarlet 30 1.25 Striped ,30 1.25 White 30 1.25 Mixed 30 1.00 ^jswnm^r^sr- $0.00 .60 .60 .50 ALSO ALL, OTHER SEASONABLE SEEDS. Bl'LBS AND SUPPLIES FOR THE FLORIST. SEND FOR WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. INCA. Alba $0.15 Alba Pura 16 Rosea 15 Mixed 15 HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 518 Market Street, Phila. KELWAY 8 SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS ( personally selected strain! ) 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 30.00 20.00 18.00 35.00 35.00 AMERICAN BULB CO. 170 W. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. Poinsettia Stock Plants CALIFORNIA GROWN Early and Late Flowering Type $4.50 per doz. $7.50 for 25, $25.00 per 100 CARNATION and 'MUMS R. C. CANNA ROOTS GLADIOLI BULBS Seasonable Plants, Bulbs and Seeds. Ask for Complete List of Varieties and Prices. Satisfaction Guaranteed ROMAN J. 108 West 28th Street IRWIN - NEW YORK 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 Fink, Bright Red, Delicate Pink, $0.00 per 1000. Bnpberb Red and Delicate Salmon (Prize Medal Winners), $17.60 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Bids., PHILADELPHIA. FA. SIMS Selected Comet Tomato Seed The Best for Growing Under Glass $5.00 per Ounce WILLIAM SIM CLIFTONDALE, MASS. 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. FJowerfield, L. I., N.Y. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 166 W. 23rd St., NEW YORK H. HEISTAD LANDSCAPE GARDENING ROCKPORT, ME. Lily of the Valley PIPS JUST RECEIVED $30 per Case of 1000 $15 per Case of 500 J. M. THORBURN & CO. SS Barclay Street Through to 64 Park Place NEW YORK CITY J. BOLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Growers and Seed Distribu- tor* for One Hundred Years WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE T» Market Gardener* and Florists Pratt and Light Sis., BALTIMORE, MD. stumppTwalter CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, CORP. 47-54 North Market Street 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 tou upon appllcstlon to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 D,y 3*.. NEW YORK and ORANGE. CONN When writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture February 1, 1919 HORTICULTURE 99 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 piving exact description with prices. Sales Kepresentatives for JULIUS KOI.IIK9 CO., Rutherford, N. J., Special Agents for BON ARBOR CHEMICAL COMPANY, and Special Agents for B. HAMMOND TRACT, INC.. "GLADIOLI." Muller-Sealey Co., Inc. 47 W. 42nd Street. NEW YORK CITY E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Ave. IRVINGTON, N. J. Nephrolepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 Inch pot*, extra heavy, 986.00 per hun- dred; 6 Inch, $75.00 per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, """dblpbia. CARNATION CUTTINGS READY NOW 100 1000 Cottage Maid, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Alice, Crystal White $7.00 $60.00 Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Aviator, Nebraska, Pocahontas, White Benora 7.00 65.00 Beacon, White Wonder, White Per- Doris 7.00 60.00 fection. $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. White Enchantress, $4.50 per 100, $37.50 Merry Christmas, Belie Washburn, En- per 1000. chantrcss Supreme, Benora, Rosalia. Miss Theo. Matchless. $4.00 per 100, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. $32.50 per 1000. There will be only about 50% enough to supply the demand. Our Advice is Order Early. OWN ROOT AND GRAFTED ROSES, prices on application SEND 1'OK COPY OF OUR NEW PRICE LIST COMPLETE C. U. LIGGIT, S26 Buiietut Bi.it. Philadelphia, Pa. B9BBINK & ATKINS NURSHYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development, alse "Say It With Flowers" Publicity Cam pais n. GLADIOLI and DAHLIAS We have purchased the entire stock of J. L. Moore and can make attractive priest. Send for list. B. Hammond Tracy, Inc. Y\ ENHAM, MASS. FROM NEW YORK COLD STORAGE ->>/% ;(^C*£V3 LILY OF THE VALLEY — Best Quality Holland Grown '■'Si .?^"- In cases of 500 pips, $15.00; 900 pips, $22.50 per case CH AS. SCHWAKE & CO., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York D V E R Page Advance Co 119 Allen, J. K 117 American Bulb Co 98 American Fores- try Co 108 Anderson, S. A.. 113 Aphine Mfg. Co. 119 Barrows, H. H..100 Bayer8dorfer, H. Co 114 Bay State Nur- series 100 Bloomingdale's ..112 Bobbink & At- kins 99 Boddlngton Co., Inc., A. T 110 Bolgiano & Son. 98 Boston Floral Supply Co 116 Breck, J. & Sons. 9S Breck - Robinson Co 108 Breltmeyers, J. Sons 112 Budlong, J. A... 114 Bunyard, A. T...112 Burnett Bros 98 Burpee, W. A. & Co 98 Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc Ill Page Chase, Homer F.100 Child s, John Lewis 98 Clarke, D. Sons. 112 Coan, J. J 117 Cooke, Geo. n. ..112 Conard & Jones. 109 Cottage Gardens Nurseries 109 Cowee, W. J 116 Craig Co., Robt.. 99 Danker 112 Dards 112 Dreer, H. A 109-118-119 Dunlop, John H.113 Dwell e-Kaiser Co 118 Dysart, R 116 Edwards Folding Box Co 114 Esler, J. G 118 Farquhar, R. & J. Co Ill Fengar, E. W... 99 Ford, M. C 111! Ford, W. P 116 Fottler, F 1 s k e, Rawson Co. . . .111 Froment, H. E..116 Page Galvin, Thos. F.113 Gasser Co., J. M.113 Graham & Son, A 113 Grakelow, Chas. H 113 Gude Bros. Co... 112 Hail Asso 118 Heistad, H 98 Hart, Geo. B 114 Hess & Swoboda.113 Hews & Co., A. H 118 Hill Co., E. G....114 Hill, D. Nursery Co 100 Irwin, R. J 98 Johnston Bros. ..112 Easting, W. F. Co 114 Kelway & Son... 9S Kenan Co 116 King Construc- tion Co 119 Knoble Bros 118 Kroeschell Bios. 120 Kuebler, \v. II. ..116 Kottmiller 112 Kunderd, A. E. .106 Page Lager & Hurrell.109 Lemon Oil Co... 119 Liggit, C. TJ 99 Maine Bulb & Flower Grow- ers .109 McHutchison Co. 109 Marshall, W. E. & Co 98 McKenzie, John.. 113 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 120 Michell, H. F. Co. 98 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 114 Millang, Chas.... 117 Muller-Sealey Co. 99 Murray, Samuel. 112 National Nur- seryman 109 Nicotine Mfg. Co.120 Niessen, Leo Co. 114 Palmer, W. J. & Son 113 Park Floral Co.. 113 Parshelsky Bros. 120 Penn the Florist. 112 Pennock, S. S. Co 97 Pierce Co., F. O.120 I'ierson, A. N... 97 Pierson, F. R. . . 97 T Page Pulverized Ma- nure Co 119 Randalls Flower Shop 113 Reed & Keller... 116 Reidel & Meyer. 116 Rice & Co., Jerome B Ill Reid, Edw 114 Reuter, L. J. Co. 100 Robinson, Henry M. Co 116 Robinson, H. M. & Co 114 Roehrs, J. Co 100 Roland, Thomas. 113 Rosery, The 112 Schwake, Chas. Co 99 Sekenger, Adam. 112 Sheridan, W. F.116 Siebrecht, Geo. C.116 Siggers & Sig- gers 118 Sim, Wm 98 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 98 Smith. Elmer D. & Co 100 Smith, P. J 116 Smith, W. & T. Nursery Co 100 Smith, The Flor- ist 113 Page Smith & Fetters Co 113 Smyth, Wm. J.. 113 Stearns Lumber Co., A. T 119 Stumpp, G. E. M.112 Stumpp & Walter Co 88 Thorburn, J. M. & Co 98 Totty, Chas. H..109 Tracy, B. Ham- mond 99 Trepei;C. C 112 United Cut Flow- er Co 116 Vincent, R., Jr., & Sons Co 97 Wants, For Sale etc 118 Warburton 113 Weber, F. C 113 Weiss, Herman.. 116 Wilson 112 Wood Bros 113 Woodruff, S. D. & Sons 98 Young, A. L 116 Young, John 116 Young & Nugent.112 Zech & Mann.... 114 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS by advertising your goods in the Horticulture Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. too HORTICULTURE February 1, 1919 Julius Roehrs Company PLANTSMEN Orchids, Conservatory Plants, Novelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Finest Stock m America for Trade or Private Requirements RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that u well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES WhoUmaU ami Retail NORTH ABTNtJTON, MASS. GLADIOLUS " MRS. WATT" One. color, American Beauty rose shade, but more brilliant. Distinctively the Gladiolus for the refined trade at a price within the reach of every nurseryman, florist or private gardener. This variety Is being successfully grown in the East, Middle West and in Cali- fornia. Strong and vigorous in growth with no crooked spikes. Prices, Bulbs, F. O. B. Wilton, N. H. 1 to lVz inch, $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate. Planting stock, % to y2 Inch, $8.50 per 1000. Send for List and Colored Plate. HOMER F. CHASE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST WILTON, N. H. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOR OVEB HALF A CKNTDBT Small, medium and Urge sizes (applied Price Hit now ready THE D. HILL NURSERY CO. Evergreen Specialist*. Largest Grower* In America BOX 416. DUNDEE, ILL. SEED OF NICHOLSON'S SELECTED GYPS0PHILA FOB WINTER FORCING The Popular Boston Market Strain. A paying crop. Quick results, low temperature, easy culture. Sow now and at teu day iutervals for succession. Cultural directions for the asking. V* oz., 65c.; 1 oz., $2.00; 3 oz., $5.00. SIM'S SELECTED COMET TOMATO SEED The best Tomato for growing under glass, $5.00 per oz. L. J. REUTER CO. Plant Brokers 329 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, Mass. 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Cash price SSS. **«*' "V^: Further Particulars Sent On Request HORTICULTURE, 147 Summer St., «*>^1°>V it* »♦. #>° BOSTON, ^»*t*^ ••'■••''»•••' mass. <^%^^;^V February 1, 1919 HORTICULTURE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. A close examination of the adver- tisement clippings which come to our Promotion Bureau, shows that a large number of florists who use the adver- tising columns of their local news- papers have not incorporated our slo- gan, "Say it with Flowers" in their copy. We wonder whether they properly realize the value of a slogan or trade- mark which, through the expenditure of large sums of money, has been pub- licised. Only the other day a discus- sion was reported in a prominent lit- erary publication, as to the probable value, from a sale standpoint of the well-known mark applied to certain syndicated productions of California Citrus fruit, "Sunkist." The most conservative value, as evolved from the discussion, was $1,000,000, while many valued it at amounts nearer the $10,000,000 mark. Why? Because it has been thoroughly impressed upon the public mind, and has thus become an investment of inventorial value. Our committees last year spent nearly $50,000 to establish in the same way our slogan, "Say it with Flowers." And without the slightest doubt, the slogan was driven home, in force greatly in excess of what our really small investment might be expected to generate. This year our Campaign Fund will not only maintain the im- pression created last year, but at least double the force. And yet we find florists advertising liberally in the newspapers who are not using the slogan, which has cost so much and has proved so effective, and which they are privileged to use, without cost — although we do recom- mend that they use the uniform script, as furnished in the electrotyped head- lines our Promotion Bureau supplies at prices barely sufficient to cover the foundry charges. We are sure the florists who neglect to use the slogan do not realize their loss by the omission. The more the public sees of it, the better it is for the business. It focuses public attention upon a very important reason for buying flowers — expression of sentiment. And who shall say that this reason is not the keystone in the foundation of the retail florists business? We have a folder describing a series of little aids to a direct drawing-down of benefit from our advertisements in 33 magazines, and shall be glad to mail a copy to anyone on request. Our 1919 fund is mounting, but ought to mount faster. The commit- tees were seriously handicapped in their plans for magazine publicity through uncertainty as to the funds at their disposal. Magazine space, in many instances, must be booked months in advance, and the commit- tees could hardly be expected to incur responsibility themselves, although, as a matter of fact, in their faith they have done it. Florists who have not subscribed can help the campaign work greatly by making early sub- scriptions. We cannot do much in the dog days, but a lot can be done now and in the fall. Help us to meet our problems with money in hand, and we can get still better results than we are doing. Give now; and give generously, for the more you give, the more you get. The following subscriptions are re- corded for the past week: Annually for Four Years— Peter Rein- berg. Chicago, $200: Chas. M. Weaver.. Ronks, Pa., $50; U. C. Wanner, Sewell, N. J., $5; John Kuhn, Philadelphia, Pa., $10; A. M. Rainford, San Diego, Calif., $5; C. C. Poflworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. (2nd snb'n), $25; Lyon & Anderson, Belvidere. 111., $5; Sawyer & Johnson, Bethlehem, Pa., $10: L. Turner & Sons, Kenosha, Wis., $10; E. S. Richards, Greenfield, Mass., $10; Mrs. E. A. Williams, Pittsburgh, Pa., $25: J. Albert Brodrib, Hartford, Conn. (2nd BUb'n), $10; Arkansas City Floral Co., Ar- kansas City, Ark., $5; Gust W. Grossart. Belleville, 111., $5; John F. Horn & Bro., Allentown, Pa., $25; W. H. and A. F. Evans, Philadelphia, Pa., $25; Frank A. Purssell, Irondequoit, N. Y., $5; State Fair Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo., $5; B. Katz- winkle. Mendota, 111., $5; Espelln-Warren Floral Co., Fort Collins, Colo. (2nd aub'n), $5. For One Year— New York Cut Flower Co., New York, $250; New York Cut Flower Exchange, New York, $100; Philip F. Kessler, New York, $50; A. T. Stokes, Moorestown. N. J., $10. Special subscriptions, one year, received through The Florists' Telegraph Deliverv Association— Grandy the Florist, Norfolk, Va., $15; Schramm Bros., Toledo, O., $10; Wni. Dcthlefs. Mitchell, S. D., $5; F. E. Blake. Marion, O.. $5; Miss I,. G. Rennie, Malone. N Y., $5: Dole Floral Co., Beatrice, Neb., $5: Dominion Floral Co., Montreal, Que., $10; Fred H. Lemon & Co., Rich- mond. Ind.. $5: T. T. Scheel, Carev, O.. $5 Total. $020.00. Previously reported, $27,310.50. Grand total, $28,230.50. Department of Plant Registration Public notice is hereby given that as no objection was filed against the registration of Geranium General Pershing by A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom- well, Conn., the same became com- plete on December 23, 1918. John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York. Obituary Charles Fox. One of the veterans of the retail florist trade of Philadelphia passed away suddenly on the 24th inst. Charles Fox, located for generations on Broad street, near Columbia avenue, was in his 81st year and hale and hearty to the last. In fact he had been enjoying the afternoon con- cert of the Boston Symphony Orches- tra at the Academy of Music, when on his way home on the trolley he went to sleep at 16th and Market streets. A sure peaceful and happy demise if one had the choosing of such. But like entering the world our passing out of is beyond human control. Mr. Fox lived to a hale old age and leaves be- hind him unsullied memories of a long, honest, prosperous career and happy and loving memories of all who knew him and their name is legion. Henry W. Wood. Henry W. Wood, of T. W. Wood & Sons, Richmond, Va., died on January 14 at New Orleans, while on his way to California on account of his health. Mr. Wood was a native of Newark, Eng., and was 55 years of age. He came to this country with his father in 1879. He was a member of the American Seed Trade Association and served as president of that organiza- tion in 1906, and was a member of the Wholesale Seedsmen's League. He is survived by two brothers, one sister and three sons. John M. Hunt John M. Hunt, died at Huntington, N. Y., on January 16, aged 33 years. Pneumonia was the cause. Mr. Hunt was born in Kent, Eng., and came to this country eight years ago. He was a proficient gardener. 102 HORTICULTURE February 1, 1919 HORTICULTURE VOL. XXIX FEBRUARY 1, 1919 NO. 5 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager Telephone, Beach 292 ADVERTISING BATES: Per Inch, 30 inches to page 91.26 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 (52 times), SO 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 of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS— National Pub- licity Campaign — Department of Registration 101 OBITUARY— Charles Fox— Henry W. Wood— John M. Hunt 101 NEW ENGLAND NURSERYMEN'S ASSOCIATION— President's Address — Secretary's Report; — The Dinner — Wednesday's Session 103-104 YUCCA— Richard Rothe— Illustrated 104 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— State Florists' Association of Indiana — Horticultural Society of New York — Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston — Notes 105 ' AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY— President's Address — Secretary's Report — Treasurer's Report.... 107 THE CULTURE OF CONIFERS— A. H. Hill 108 SEED TRADE— Department Seed Experts Visit Europe — Conservation Need Indicated — More Seed Grown During the War — Government Help Needed — Notes 110-111 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Flowers by Telegraph — New Flower Stores 112-113 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Cincinnati. Philadelphia. Rochester, St. Louis, Washington 115 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: St. Louis 108 Chicago, Cincinnati, Boston, Rochester 117 MISCELLANEOUS: Better Service Campaign 107 Greenhouses Contemplated 108 Patents Granted 108 Visitors' Register 109 Hats Off to Edward C. Dungan 109 Business Troubles 109 News Notes 108-113 The Onion Fly Ill New Corporations.. Ill A few weeks ago we queried as to which The airplane enterprising florist would be the first to use the air plane as a vehicle of delivery. A grocer has been, the first to adopt this idea. At Charleston, W. Va., on January 35th, a charter to the Spicer Grocery Co. of Charleston and Kanawha City, authorizing it to "deliver groceries and food products by aerial navigation," was granted by Secretary of State Young. Mr. Young says this is the first request of the kind ever made in America by a business organization. The grocer has the lap on the florist apparently. Aiming those assembled at What quarantine No. 37 the New England Nursery- means to nurserymen men's Association Conven- tion at Boston this week, and amongsl them were several of the trade from New York and New Jersey, it was conceded that the appli- cation ni the new Federal Horticultural Hoard embargo would cut off at least forty per cent of the total volume of business dune by nurserymen in the eastern states and probably as far west as Chicago. Those who attended the hearings at Washington were given to understand that the board woidd take no drastic action but could anything be more drastic than quarantine No. 37? An amusing bit of information came to light at the con- vention tn the effect that a certain grower of conifers in the middle states who hail strongly favored the embargo and had written to numerous friends employing them also to work for it, had on learning of its having been passed immediately cabled to Holland stating that he wanted to import 100,000 small conifers to come in if possible before the embargo should take effect. Many nurserymen who at first favored the embargo as afford- ing more certain protection to some individual interest than could be had under any tariff, now regret their earlier attitude and inaction. We might quite as con- sistently be told by some Federal Board that we could import -no more silk from China, because among the girls who pick apart the cocoons, some might have germs of leprosy or bubonic plague, therefore we must do without silk, we must use cotton instead. Where would the receipts of the great dry goods establishments of the country be under such a ruling? Yet quarantine 37 provides a similar case for the nurserymen and florists to solve. One of the gratifying lessons of The the past month is that, with but a emoluments few exceptions, the higher prices of super-excellence which florists have been obliged to ask for their product has not been seriously resented by the public. Like all other manufactured commodities, the products of tlie green- In mse have been the victims of unprecedented times and conditions, and all right-minded people fully under- stand. Doubtless there have been some profiteers who have not hesitated to take advantage of any opportunity to put on the screws. These are "chiels that wanna ding" hut there are such in every line of industry. The florist trade has no more than its normal proportion of them and when a fair and considerate attitude has been maintained we have yet to hear of any widespread pro- test, and we think that, generally, the public has been satisfied to meet the florist half-way. Now that times of greater plenty are in sight we hope the trade will not he stampeded into ruinous competition as in so many instances in times past. There can be no more prolific cause for public distrust than such a course. Don't begin slashing because you happen to have a surplus hut do everything in your power to maintain quality. There is plenty of room for improvement in this respect The carnation is a case in point Everybody who is acquainted with conditions all oxer the country is well aware of the vast difference in quality between the car- nations produced in certain sections and those produced elsewhere. For growers or dealers in the high-grade localities where the Goddards. Pembrokes, Strouts, Pat- tens, Fishers. Howards and other experts are to l>e found, to he expected to base the market value of their flowers on the prices prevailing in other and less fortu- nate sections would be manifestly absurd and we hope to see high-class product, wherever produced, hold well tip for the rest of the season -to the figures which their qualities merit. February 1. 1911) H 0 K T I C U L T U R E 103 NEW ENGLAND NURSERYMEN'S ASSOCIATION The eighth annual convention of this association was called to order at 2 p. m. on Tuesday, January 28th, at the American House, Boston, by Pres. A. E. Robinson. After the roll call sev- eral new members were unanimously elected. During the convention Wm. H. Judd and Mr. Vandervort of the Arnold Arboretum, and W. N. Craig, secretary of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club uf Boston, were elected to honorary mem- bership. President's Address President Robinson said in part: When we met in Boston a year ago, the shadows of the great war were hovering over the world. The armies of Germany had wrought terrible de- struction in Europe and had shown a tremendous power in organization and in resources. France and Belgium lay bleeding until the coming of our forces which were materialized with great rapidity, and with one gigantic effort our great army, the finest the world has even seen, was rushing to their aid and the final blow delivered almost before we realized the battle had been won and the beastly Hun shorn of his power. It is, therefore, our first duty as well as our great privilege to render thanks to Almighty God, who in his infinite wisdom has seen fit to end this cruel barbarism. The present year has been one of more or less uncertainty in many ways. We have done our part in the war gardens, and in the various war activities it is a consolation to know that the nurserymen have done their part nobly. We have flown to the breeze our service flags, indicating to all that we have sent many of our best young men to the colors, given lib- erally as our means would allow to charities, working as we never worked before and pocketing our losses as gracefully as any body of men could possibly do. The year, however, has brought about much to encourage us. Our business has not suffered to the extent that one might have expected in time of war. The labor situation has of course been a handicap, but we have managed to pull through. We are now facing the reconstruction pe- riod and present indications seem to show that our products will be in good demand. It is important, however, that we take cognizance of the times in which we are living, for conditions in this country and in Europe will never be the same as before the war. In the minutes of the Nurserymen's meeting at Chicago, I find a report of a committee called the Vigilance Com- mittee, whose principal work has been to watch for unfair and misleading ad- vertisements of nursery products and calling guilty parties to account. Such advertisements have appeared during the past year in the columns of some of the Xew England papers and are not only unfair but an imposition upon an innocent public. Such things are a menace to our business and should be done away with, and I believe there is room in this association for such a committee. If there is one thing that New England nurserymen stand for, it is truth and fair dealing. One of the important things on which we are to express our attitude, at this meeting is the recent ruling which prohibits the importation of nearly everything in the way of nurs- ery stock from Europe after June 1, 1919. If this drastic measure is al- lowed, the prohibition of all inter- national shipments is not at all im- probable, and I hope something will be done here in Boston to stop it. Secretary's Address. Secretary R. M. Wyman reported that his activities had been confined mostly to publicity and membership en- tailing much correspondence. Thirteen new members were elected during the year, making a total of fifty-four mem- bers. This number does not include members who were elected at this meeting. He was authorized to make an effort to collect membership dues. The treasurer, V. A. Vanicek re- ported a balance of $346.93 in the treas- ury, and a committee was appointed to audit the books. A. P. Home, of the Executive Com- mittee, gave much praise to the able work performed by the secretary in trying to secure new members, but felt that it was up to every member to do all he could towards that end. He also felt that the yearly membership fee should be five dollars, payable in ad- vance and all members whose dues were eleven months in arrears should be automatically dropped. This recom- mendation was referred to the commit tee on resolutions for their considera tion. W. H. Wyman, chairman of the pub- licity committee, then made his report and his recommendations were laid on the table. As chairman of the committee on transportation. Charles Adams told of the difficulties experienced the past year. In some New England towns, shipments could be made only one day a week, and during the recent strike, demurrage charges of five dollars per box were exacted until the strike was settled. In discussing quarantine regulations, F. S. Baker, of Cheshire, Ct., said that, when the number of pests here now is taken into consideration, it is mighty hard to realize that there are any more that can come in, but the authorities agree that there are about 1,400 more that could come in, and he thought it better to have the quarantine regula- tions go through and keep them out. Mr. Wyman said that this was the biggest problem to date that has con- fronted the nurserymen. He told of going before the Federal Horticultural Board some years ago and favored giv- ing the board larger powers. They were given that power, and now the board has become the whole thing. Mr. Wyman recommended that every- one present write to his Congressman setting forth the injustice and demand the immediate repeal of the law or its modification of having a board of five or six men that can hold up the whole agricultural and horticultural interests of the United States removed. Curtis Nye Smith, who opened the discussion on the new laws affecting nurserymen reported that there had been very little in that line accom plished the past year. A law giving more power to nursery inspectors in Massachusetts was passed, and $8,000 was appropriated so that anyone whose property in fruit bearing trees had been destroyed on account of the white pine blister rust can have his losses adjusted. In regard to the plant em- bargo, Mr. Smith felt that if some sys- tem of plant inspection could be en- forced in Europe and the United States Deparment of Agriculture would adopt such a scheme of inspection over there and have certificates attached to con- signments to this country, all this bug- aboo which threatens to throw this country into horticultural anarchy or loss would be overcome. J. Horace McFarland. Harrisburg. Pa., and Peter Koster, of Boskoop, Holland, also gave their views on the quarantine regulations. F. F. Rockwell, of New York, felt that the subject of Market Development was worthy of serious consideration now. He felt that a slogan should be adopted, and welcomed any suggestions 104 HORTICULTURE February 1, 1919 from the members present. Mr. Moon of Morrisville, Pa., said that the move- ment had been financed in a very limited way but that an appeal was go- ing out within a very few days. He felt that subscribers to this movement should guarantee their stocks true to name, free from disease, and delivered in good condition. He also said that they were trying to make the results of this campaign come back many fold to those who are financing it. Mr. -Pyle, of West Grove, Pa., felt that the subject was of national importance, and that the general public should be educated to the use of nursery stock — how to handle it when they received it and how to care for it to make it grow. YUCCA. The Dinner. The annual dinner was held in the Venetian Room, and President Robin- son acted as toastmaster. The princi- pal speaker of the evening was Mr. Koster, who gave a very interesting address on conditions in Holland and Belgium during the war. After the dinner the members and friends listened to a very fine address, "How can we make New England more fruit- ful and more beautiful?'' by J. Horace McFarland. The lecture was illus- trated with stereopticon views, which included a large number taken in the Arnold Arboretum. Wednesday's Session. E. J. Canning, of Northampton, Mass., read a very interesting paper on "Are we growing enough high grade ornamentals?" He felt that in spite of the fact that in New England there are 90 per cent, ornamentals grown against 10 per cent, fruit trees, we could use more. A discussion fol- lowed. W. H. Judd told of the merits of the best ornamentals in the Arnold Arbo- retum, beginning with the Hamamelis which flowered in January, and contin- uing with those in bloom until the fall. His paper will appear in full in a later issue of Horticulture. E. P. Coe, of New Haven, agreed that there should be more specialists, and by co-operating in a business way, growers should find out the material that is wanted. A discussion also fol- lowed his remarks. W. H. Wyman, chairman of the com- mittee on resolutions on quarantine regulations, recommended that the as- sociation go on record as being op- posed to the ruling to be effective .Tune 1st, and that a copy of the reso- lutions be forwarded to the Hon. Da- vid I. Houston, Secretary of Agricul- ture, and to the senators and representa- tives in Congress from the New Eng- YCCCA FILAMENTOSA. To be at the service of home ground owners in matters pertaining to flower gardens is an occupation rich in problems of a frequently very differ- ent nature. There is, for instance a border facing south or southwest fully exposed to the sun all day. A high privet hedge runs along the back side of it, while the front along a gravel walk is lined by a low kept hedge of Ligustrum ovalifolium aureum. Noth- ing in the order of hardy perennials or annuals ever did well in this bor- der, so your correspondent, one day, was confronted by the question: What would you advise me to plant on this border sure to thrive and look well? It was self evident that previous fail' ures were due to the soil of the whole border being thoroughly invested by privet roots. At the exposure given above a few hot waves during mid- summer were apt to speed the destruc- tion of average border plants. Think- ing the matter over I became con- vinced that without the Adam's Needle. Yucca filamentosa, the case was well nigh hopeless. Indigenous throughout the barren districts of our Southwest as to the disastrous effects of exces- sive heat and prolonged drought, yuc- cas are immune. That strong speci- mens by means of a deep rambling fleshy root system are able to retain their normal vigorous growth in a bed thickly invested by privet roots is plainly shown by our illustration. Under normal conditions, however, for the reason of the stiff appearance, of the swordlike evergreen foliage we do not plant hardy yuccas very often on mixed herbaceous borders. Em- ployed as single specimens on the lawn, or mixed in along the outskirts of flowering shrub plantations seems to be more appropriate for full display of their stateliness and ornamentality when in bloom. The narrow leaved species, Yucca angustifolia," is well adapted for the rockgarden, while the variegated form of Yucca filamentosa, distinguished by creamy white mar- ginal foliage, not coming true from seed, for the immediate future at least, is bound to remain a beautiful but rather rare acquisition appealing principally to the collector of plants. One of the best points of Adam's Needles is their remarkable longevity when left undisturbed. Large speci- mens are very difficult to move and seedlings usually don't bloom until they are from four to five years old. In the Middle Atlantic States yuccas survive the winters without protection while further north they need more or less covering. RlCHABD ROTHE. Glenside. Pa. land states. Messrs. Frost, Farquhar, Koster, Wyman and Craig gave their views on the subject at this time. It was voted unanimously to pass the resolution. Wm. W. Colton, City Forester of Newton, read a paper on "Living Monuments for our Soldiers," recom- mending the planting of trees by everybody, and felt that national me- morial parks and forests should be established, also states and cities and individuals should do likewise on a smaller scale. "For every star a February 1, 1919 HORTICULTURE 105 tree" ia the slogan used in Morrisville, Pa. F. VV. Rane, State Forester of Massachusetts, did not recommend the planting of one tree, but whole for- ests. C. H. Greaton, of Providence, said that the outlook for 1919 was unusual- ly good. The growing interest to dec- orate home grounds and trying to outdo one's neighbors in that respect was a great asset, all of which tends to bring more work for the nursery- men. He believed that all the good stock in the country would be called for this spring. Among the slogans received for the Market Development campaign were "America Bountiful and Beautiful," "America the Beautiful," "True to Name, Free from Pest, Delivery Guaranteed." Officers Elected. Officers elected for the ensuing year are as follows: President, C. R. Burr, Manchester, Ct. ; vice-president, Charles Adams, Springfield, Mass.; secretary, Richard M. Wyman, Fra- mingham; treasurer, V. A. Vanicek, Newport, R. I.; executive committee, A. E. Robinson, Lexington; E. R. Coe, New Haven, Ct., and C. F. Dorr, Bar Harbor, Me. Boston was chosen as the meeting place for 1920. There was an interesting exhibit of the destructive work of the corn borer by the State Board of Agriculture. To date, there has been no possible means of control found that is at all econom- ical. It is at present found, in a terri- tory of 300 square miles in the Eastern part of Massachusetts. STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION OF INDIANA. The annual meeting of this associa- tion was held at the Claypool Hotel, Indianapolis, on January 14th. Quite a number of out of town guests were present. The E. G. Hill Company staged a beautiful vase of the new Rose Premier, and there were soniei excellent flowering plants shown by local growers. E. E. Temperly showed a new begonia named Christmas Gift, similar to Begonia Chatelaine. Fine roses were shown by W. Frank & Sons. Officers were elected as follows: president, Anders Rasmussen; first vice-president, Herbert Jung; second vice-president, E. E. Temperly; secre- tary, O. E. Steinkamp; treasurer, Chas. Pahud. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK. A Spring Flower Show will be held March 28, 29 and 30, at the American Museum of Natural History. In order that this exhibition may be a success it will be -necessary for all to put their shoulder to the wheel and do their bit. Co-operation is now the spirit of the age, and let horticulturists prove they are alive to this spirit by making this show a big success by individual effort and co-operation. All, whether mem- bers of the society of not, are invited to exhibit. Schedules are now ready for distribution, and may be had by addressing the secretary, George V. Nash, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, New York City. Schedule of Classes and Premiums. PLANTS. Non-coinmercial Growers Group of Spring Flowering Plants, 100 sq. ft., arranged for effect; also group of Foliage Plants, 100 sq. ft. arranged for effect: 1st, $100; 2d, $50. Group of Orchid Plants, 50 sq. ft., ar- ranged for effect: 1st, $50; 2d, $25. Acacia, three plants: 1st, $12; 2d, $6. Acacia. specimen; Amaryllis, twelve plants; Cineraria, six plants: 1st, $6; 2d, $3, in each class. Cyclamen, twelve plants: 1st, $8; 2d, $1. Hydrangea, specimen ; also Marguerite, specimen: 1st. $."> ; 2d, $2, in each class. Primula inalacoides, twelve plants; primula obconica, twelve plants; Schizan- tluis. six plants: 1st. $6; 2d, $3, in each class ; also ScUinzanthus, specimen : 1st, $3; 2d, $2, in each class. Commercial Growers Group of Spring Flowering Plants, 150 sq. ft., arranged for effect; group of Or- chid Plants, 100 sq. ft., arranged for ef- fect: 1st, $100; 2d, $50. BULBOUS PLANTS. Non-commercial Growers Early Flowering Tulips, six pans, six varieties; Darwin, Breeder, or May-flower- ing Tulips, six pans, six varieties; Nar- cissus, six pans, six varieties: Lilies, six pots: 1st, $4; 2d. $2, in each class. CUT FLOWEBS. Non-commercial Growers Roses, IS Ophelia or any Ophelia sport ; also IS Pink, Red, Yellow and White: 1st, S3: 2d. $2, in each class. Carnations, 25 White, Flesh Pink, Light Pink, Dark Pink, Scarlet, Crimson and variegated: 1st, $3; 2d, $2, in each class. Antirrhinum, 18 spikes; also Mignonette, 12 spikes: 1st. S3; 2d, $2, in each class. Sweet Peas, 1U0 sprays: 1st, $3; 2d, $2. Commercial Growers Roses. 25 White. Light Pink, Dark Pink. Red, Yellow. Ophelia or any Ophelia sport: 1st, $»i; 2d. S3, in each class: also 25 Ameri- can Beauty: 1st, $10; 2d, $5. Carnations, 50 White, Flesh P^nk, Light Pink, Dark Pink, Scarlet, Crimson and Variegated: 1st. $5; 2d, $3, in each class. Geobge V. Nash, Secy. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. At the January meeting of the Gar- deners' & Florists' Club of Boston. Wm. .1. Stewart was unanimously con- stituted a life member. Mr. Stewart was the first president of the organi- zation and served in that capacity a second term later on when the Ameri- can Carnation Society held its first convention in Boston. Vigorous resolutions were passed condemning the plant embargo to sup- plement resolutions sent last February and same are being forwarded to Dr. Marlatt, Secretary Houston and the Massachusetts senators and represen- tatives. ■ CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The Retail Florists of Buffalo, N. Y., held a banquet at the Iroquois Hotel, January 15. The Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore will hereafter meet on the second Monday of each month. The next meeting of the Albany Florists' Club will be held at the Cut Flower Exchange on February 6. The annual dance of the Retail Florists' Club of Toronto will take place in Metropolitan Hall, February 5. The next regular meeting of the Florists' Club of Washington, D. C, will be held February 4. At this ses- sion of the club nominations will be received of names for the election of officers which will take place at the March meeting. It is understood that there will be some competition for a number of the offices this year, and a contest is looked for. Govanstown, Md. — Wm. Patterson has bought two greenhouses from B. G. Merritt and will re-erect them on his own place. A meeting of the executive commit- tee of the American Dahlia Society has been called for the Grand Hotel, New York on February 10. The Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society of Madison, N. J., installed the following officers: Presi- dent, Otto Koch; vice-president, Sam- uel Golding; treasurer, William H. Duckham; secretary, Edward Rea- gan; executive committee, David Gale, David Francis, Ernest Wild and Edwin Gregg. An exhibit was made by Anthony Sailor, of Primula mala- coides and Primula obconica. They were awarded 88 and 85 points. Ar- rangements are under consideration for a celebration by a Victory dinner later on. 106 HORTICUt. TUBE February 1, 1919 THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY The American Carnation Society held its annual meeting in the Hoi- lenden Hotel on January 29 and 30. The exhibit was staged in the ballroom of the hotel and the banquet was held on the evening of the 30th. Following is the address of President C. S. Strout of Biddeford, Me. The President's Address. It has been our privilege to meet in convention in this delightful city of Cleveland on former occasions. It is my pleasure to bid you hearty wel- come to this twenty-eighth annual con- vention. We are all conscious that the past year has been the most difficult year we have faced since our society was formed. The conditions produced by the Great War found us in a field of uncertainty, in which many of us were doubtful as to whether we should retrench and wait a more favorable time. The problem of Hamlet "To be or not to be" was ours. The air was filled with rumors of a coal shortage. Dame Rumor said the florists' busi- ness was to be shut down as a non- essential. To meet the situation, the American Carnation Society and the S. A. F. & 0. H. sent a delegation to Washington and, partly as a result of their arguments, the dictum of the fuel administration was that growers using more than forty tons a year should be allotted fifty per cent of the average used for the past three years; those of forty tons or less, the full amount. Private growers were denied the use of coal. The fuel shortage has not been an unmixed evil. To illustrate, one of our well known growers reduced his glass one-third, yet produced 30,000 more blooms than the previous year in the same period with all his glass. This he brought about by careful, in- tensive work and conservative use of fuel. The spirit of patriotism among our younger men led them into the Army or Navy; the draft laid its hand upon some, and a labor shortage added its problem for many growers. Among those who entered the service of Uncle Sam being, our then President. W. J. Vesey, Jr.. and David Ward, one of our Judges. Like all other lines of business, we were affected by the scarcity of supplies and prevailing high prices. Difficulties of transportation made the delivery of express companies uncertain. We were beset on all sides and to add to the story, the high percentage of sun- less days has made the past year an ex- ceedingly difficult one. In spite of all, however, this has been one of the most profitable sea- sons for florists. The old law of sup- ply and demand has led to higher average prices, and the phenomenal amount of sickness created a quick demand for all we could offer. The circle of clients has been largely in- creased by the advance in wages pro- duced by special war work in ship- building, ammunition factories and mills. This increased demand has en- abled both grower and retailer to se- cure a reasonable price and profit, and brings to our minds once again the question as to whether or not we can bring about a minimum and max- imum price in the interests of both grower and retailer. These are days of co-operation; a league of interests should help us solve this question. The fact that florists the country over have generously donated flowers to Red Cross drives and campaigns for Y. M. C. A., K. of C. and similar or- ganizations indicates the spirit of patriotism and the opportunity for service outside our regular field of business. There are several growers of whom I know in New England who have each contributed flowers which have netted $1,500 each for such work. Early in November brought the glad tidings of the signing of the armistice and the removal of restrictions on travel, and with it our energetic sec- retary took up the plans for this con- vention. You are all well aware that the railway administration had frowned on gatherings similar to ours. Traveling was discouraged in every way, and our plans had been more or less tentative. Thanks to the executive ability of Mr. Baur and the interest of the local committee on arrangements, there is every indication of one of the most successful anniversaries we have had. It has .seemed to me that the phe- nomenal circumstances under which we have labored the past year called for review for permanent record. Believing it will meet with the ap- proval of this Society, I suggest to you that steps be taken to furnish fitting recognition of the members of the Society who have entered the U^fy WAite This is the coming florist early all white forcing Gladiolus. We have no stork to offer to the trade this season, but will have a small surplus this coming autumn. If you want an ideal florist all white Gladiolus, send us your address and we will mail you our trade circular when issued. A. E. KUNDERD GOSHEN, IND. service of the United States. What form this recognition should take I think could readily be determined by a committee appointed for the purpose. As an aid in reconstruction and as a mark of our respect and sympathy for our brave allies, I would suggest that this Society correspond with French Floral Societies and offer them carnation stock to replace that de- stroyed by the ravages of war. I am sure individual growers will be happy to send stock for this purpose. I further recommend that the Amer- ican Carnation Society go on record as urging carnation growers in groups or sections to try for more uniform prices and more accurate grading of stock. Well grown carnations are worth the average price paid this season, and all things considered, should command a better price than has been paid in the past few seasons. But the extreme prices, high or low, demoralize the February 1, 1919 HORTICULTURE 107 market and react unfavorably on all branches of our business. Growers and retailers can improve the present con; ditions and perhaps the American Carnation Society can aid in the matter. Secretary's Report. The past year has been a memorable one for the carnation industry. On account of the uncertainty in business generally, the restrictions imposed by the government in the early part, and the subsequent release from all re- straint towards its close, there has been a chaotic condition running through the entire year. The depres- sion caused by the restrictions was reflected clearly in the lack of enthu- siasm among the craft and this natur- ally affected the interest shown in the activities of the trade societies. At the time of the Boston convention, in January, 1918, conditions were at their worst, resulting in a convention which was almost entirely local and while our New England members staged a splendid exhibition, the benefits accru- ing from a large and enthusiastic at- tendance were lacking. Receipts fell off, while prices on everything needed by the society advanced, causing a de- pletion of the treasury which gave more or less concern. The printing of the annual report had to be deferred, pending the collection of sufficient funds, but thanks to the generosity of our President and a number of our New England members, who contrib- uted some $60.00, the report appeared only three months late. It is gratify- ing to note, however, that since the great revival of business, due to the return of peace and the extraordinary demand caused by the influenza epi- demic, our members are showing a quickened interest in the affairs of the society. Receipts have increased to such an extent that the year's total receipts are about normal, but still not enough to cover the increase in expenditures. It is hoped that the saving effected in the coming year's expenditures may be sufficient to put the treasury back to a normal con- dition. During the past year we have collected from: Membership assessments $028.00 Advertising 150.20 Miscellaneous 96.00 $874.20 all of which was turned over to the treasurer and his receipts taken there- for. The books of the secretary and treasurer were audited by a public ac- countant and found correct, the au- ditor's report being submitted along with these reports. A complete list of our members was submitted to the S. A. F. & O. H., who reported that 223 of our members are also members in that society, entitling us to representation on their Execu- tive Board. President Strout has been appointed to represent our society on that board during the year 1919. A change was made in the conditions for filling this office, enabling the vice- president to serve in case the presi- dent is unable to serve. The National Flower Show, which was to have been held in Saint Louis, Mo., last spring, was postponed indefi- nitely. The preliminary expenses in- curred on account of this proposed ex- hibition, less the profits from the con- vention held there in August, were $5,984.95. Ten per cent, of this amount is charged up against our society and remains a liability until the Fifth National Flower Show is held, after which a final accounting is to be made. The S. A. F. & O. H. has agreed to carry this liability until that time. The summer meeting of the board of directors was set for November, in order to gauge better the conditions that would likely prevail at the time of this convention. The influenza epi- demic prevented a meeting at that time and the meeting was finally dispensed with altogether, the arrangements for this convention being made by mail. On account of the unsatisfactory ex- press services and the scarcity of stock, the board deemed it inadvisable to at- tempt an exhibition of the size and scope of former years. The premium schedule was modified in such a way as to encourage the staging of the new varieties, with a few classes for the standard sorts. This list was later augmented by a number of open classes, for which the Cleveland Flor- ists Club agreed to stand sponsor. This change is intended for only this year's exhibition, in the hope that a return may be made to normal conditions dur- ing the present year. Our convention being the first meet- ing of national scope since the signing of the armistice, the Board invited the S. A. F. & O. H. to join us in a peace celebration at our banquet. This in- vitation was accepted and arrange- ments have been made to carry out the idea. This society may take just pride in the fact that a number of our mem- bers went into the military service and give thanks to a divine providence for their safe return. No casualties among our members have been reported up to the present time. There were submitted, during the past year, for registration, three seed- lings and one sport. No registrations were sent over from Europe. To the trade press is due our thanks. for the publication of all matter sent to them. They have been of material assistance to the society during the past year. A. F. J. Baik Treasurer's Report, January 18, 1919. GENERAL FIND. CASH RECEIPTS. Balance Jan. 18, 1018 $460.28 Cash li Sec. A. K.J. ISanr. $874.22 Int. from Permanent Fund.. 100.04 Int. from Memorial Fund 40.50 1,020.78 $1,487.04 DISBURSEMENTS. Orders paid Xo. 714 to No. 738 in- clusive $874.62 Balance, cash In hank 012.42 $1,487.04 PERM ANEN I II Ml. RECEIPTS. Balance Jan. IS. 1918 $2,625.31 Interest Jan. 1. 1919 100.04 $2,731.35 DISIll KSI.MKVI S. Interest transferred to Gen. Fund. $100.04 Balance Jan. 18, 1919 2,625.31 $2,731.35 DORNER MEMORIAL FUND. RECEIPTS. Balance Jan. 18. 1918 $1,002.97 Interest Jan. 1, 1910 40.50 $1,043.47 DISBURSEMENTS. Interest transferred to Gen. Fund for medal $40.50 Balance Jan. 18, 1919 1,002.97 $1,043.47 Total rash on hand Jan. IS, 1919. deposited as follows : First Merchants National Bank, General Fund $012.42 Lafayette Loan & Trust Co., Per- manent Fund 2,625.31 Lafayette Loan & Trust Co., Dor- ner Memorial Fund 1,002.97 $4,240.70 F. E. DoHNEit, Treas. BETTER SERVICE CAMPAIGN. A nation-wide effort to reduce the amount of waste attributed to inade quate packing, wrapping and marking of express shipments, is about to be undertaken by the 135,000 men and women employed in the express busi- ness. As a means to this end, plans of a most comprehensive nature have been made by the American Railway Express Company, which is operating the express business on all the rail- roads of the country, to bring about conditions which will make possible a marked improvement in the express service. A "Better Service Campaign" will start on February 10 in every city and town in the country. No new packing or marking rules have been adopted for the campaign, but express drivers and receiving clerks at the larger points, express agents at the smaller places, including those employed jointly by the express company and the United States Rail- road Administration, as well as mes- sengers in the cars, will be instructed hereafter, to insist that the rules al- ready in force be more carefully fol- lowed. At the same time, all express employes will be urged to see that rough handling and mis-routing are avoided after packages leave the hands of the shippers. 108 HORTICULTURE February 1, 1919 THE CULTURE OF CONIFERS "The Culture of Conifers" was the subject of a lecture in Horticultural Hall, Boston, Saturday afternoon, Jan. 18, by A. H. Hill, of Dundee, III. Mr. Hill divided his subject into four gen- eral divisions as follows: Seedlings, cuttings, grafts and layers and divi- sions. He said, in part: "In the growing of conifer seedlings, generally speaking, the first point of importance in mapping out plans for production on a commercial scale is to locate a reliable and unfailing source of seed. It is easy enough to talk about producing a million little conifer seedlings, but in order to make this possible there must be seed of good quality and plenty of it. At first thought, it would seem easy to secure the seed necessary, when one thinks of the native evergreen forests with their range covering the whole coun- try. The problem, however, is differ- ent from that which confronts the farmer when he wants wheat or agri- cultural seeds. "Too much importance cannot be laid on the necessity of obtaining strains of seeds from the localities which produce the best and hardiest types, and this requires constant research, traveling, and experiments. We have had collectors ship several hundred pounds of Juniperus berries, and not a berry in the consignment contained a live germ. It requires two years for the berries of some of the juniper va- rieties to develop. Collecting the Cones, the Cutting Test, Time for Sowing, Windbreaks for Protection and Reproduction by Cuttings were all treated in full de- tail. He said in conclusion: "Right here in America there is a loyal, brave lit- tle band of growers who are entitled to encouragement and support. They have struggled on for years with hard- ly any recognition. There are more than a hundred propagating firms in America, big and little, who, with a halfway, fair chance at their own mar- ket, would have been world-famous. I mention such names as Jackson Daw- son. J. R. Trumpy, Josiah Hoopes, Robert Douglas, Berckman's, Farqu- har's, Meehan's, Robert George, E. Y. Teas, E. M. Sherman, Ellwanger & Barry. Thomas McBeth, F. M. Carr, who have supplied American horticul- ture with traditions rich with accom- plishment. We have only to look back to the horticultural achievements of thirty and forty years ago when Par- sons' Nurseries at Flushing, N. Y., were supplying the growers of Europe with choice hardy varieties of coni- fers and rhododendrons, which are to- Best Young Trees for Nurserymen From Xittle ZTree jfannS at Framingham, Mass. We have millions of growing Evergreen and Deciduous trees, complete in grades and sizes, to select from. Write for Wholesale Price List of Seedlings and Transplants of Firs, Junipers, Arborvitae, Pines, Spruces, Maples, Ash, Oaks, Lindens, Elms, etc. & AMERICAN FORESTRY COMPANY 15 Beacon Street, BOSTON, MASS. £ Place your reserve orders now. GOOD STOCK will be scarce at planting time. We offer strong 2-year plants, dormant or potted. ROSES Breck-Robinson Nursery Co., LEXINGTON, MASS. day, in many cases, the sorts grown in Europe for export to America. "The United States Department of Agriculture, through the Forest Serv- ice, has established in various parts of the west Government nurseries for supplying young trees for reforesta- tion, and eight individual states main- tain State nurseries to supply material for planting State-controlled lands and for distribution to property owners. GREENHOUSES CONTEMPLATED. Toronto, Ont. — Simmons & Son. Indiana, Pa. — S. S. Daubenspeck, one house. Ruthven, Ont. — Wm. Topping & Son, one house. Brampton, Ont. — Mark Henderson, enlarging. Indianapolis, Ind. — Martin Brand- lein, to rebuild one house. ST. LOUIS. A movement is on foot to hold a flower show this fall. H. G. Berning and wife, Fred Ammann and Dave Geddes are among those who will attend the Cleveland Carnation Convention. Invitations are out for the Victory Banquet to be given by the florists of this vicinity, Wednesday evening. Feb. 5th, at 7.30 p. m., at Planters Hotel. Good entertainers are to be provided. The annual meeting of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society was held January 15 and the following officers were elected: President, E. A. Bur lingame; first vice-president, Prof John E. Hill; second vice-president Alexander Macrae; secretary, E. K Thomas; treasurer, I. F. Chase; trus tee for three years, Thomas Hope The speaker of the evening was Prof John G. Jack of the Arnold Arboretum Jamaica Plain. Mass. NEWS NOTES. Huntington, N. Y— Mrs. A. C. Che- ney has sold to Herman Anderson an estate comprising 25 acres of land, greenhouses, etc. Montreal, P. Q. — We are very sorry to learn of the destruction by fire of the range of. greenhouses of McKenna, Ltd., Montreal P. Q., on the night of Sunday, January 12. Loss on the greenhouses estimated at $10,000. This does not include loss from the killing of plants. Albany, N. Y. — Fifteen Albany flor- ists met in the Hampton Hotel, Jan. 22, and formed the Albany Retail Flor- ists' Association. Dinner followed the election of officers. The florists will meet in the Hampton later to instal officers and complete the organiza- tion. The following were elected: President, W. C. Gloeckner; vice-presi- dent, W. C. Kurth; secretary, C. P. Tracey; treasurer, Howard D. Me- nand. PATENTS GRANTED. 1.287,413. Combination Tool. Joseph A. Parrella, Washington, D. C. 1,287,749. Soil-Pulverizer. George E. Rehberger, Phoenix, Md. 1.'_'S7,S03. Garden-Tractor. Joseph Webb, Cincinnati, Ohio. 1,287,840. Lawn-Trimmer. Anton C. Berg. White Bear, Minn. 1.288,194 Plant-Setter. Arthur W. Reeks, Upper Montclair, X. J. 1.288,241. Cultivator. James Simrall, Glass, Miss. 1.288.321. Weed-Cutter. Frederick F Weaver. Cheney. Wash. February 1, 1919 HORTICULTURE 109 New York: B. L. Elliott, Pittsburgh, Pa. Philadelphia — P. Welch, Welch Bros., Boston, Mass.; M. Henry, Hen- ry & Lee, New York City; T. O'Con- nor, Providence, R. I. Cincinnati — Mr. Geddis, St. Louis, Mo.; Earl Mann and Fred Lemon, Richmond, Ind.; C. Meinann, New York; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Friedley, Cleveland, 0.; Samuel E. Quint, Alls- ton, Mass.; Albert Kramer, Dayton, 0., and E. Amann, Newark, N. J. Boston — Robt. Pyle, West Grove, Pa.; E. W. Breed, Clinton, Mass.; E. J. Canning, Northampton, Mass.; Chas. H. Greaton, Providence, R. I.; A. P. Home, Manchester, N. H.; J. J. Mc- Manmon, Lowell, Mass.; W. H. Thur- low, West Newbury, Mass.; J. K. Alex- ander, Bridgewater, Mass.; James Wheeler, Natick, Mass.; F. F. Rock- well, New York. P. Koster, Boskoop, Holland; Edw. Moon, Morris ville, Pa.; C. R. Burr, Manchester, Ct; W. A. Yanicek, Newport, R. I.; J. Horace McFarland, Harrisburg, Pa.; W. H. Wyman, North Abington, Mass.; E. F. Coe, New Haven, Ct.; Chas. Adams, Springfield, Mass.; F. S. Baker, Cheshire, Ct. HATS OFF TO EDWARD C. DUNGAN If you want to reawaken your old love for gardening get a copy of this year's Maule catalogue and look it through. If there is any poetry in your soul it will rise and go to your head and a-gardening you will go right away. Beautifully illustrated, tersely and charmingly written, intel- ligently arranged — a boon and a bless- ing to amateur and professional alike. I seldom say anything about the many handsome seed books I receive, but this one is so unique and so fine that an exception is in order. Hats off to Edward C. Dungan. G. C. Watson. BUSINESS TROUBLES. Milwaukee, Wis. — Thomas Plecien- niezak. Liabilities given as $21,644.13 and net assets $541.43. Newtonville, Mass. — George \Y. Har- ris, florist, 541 California street, has filed a petition in bankruptcy. Lia- bilities, $5,633; assets, $4,34 2. Toronto, Ont.— The Allen Florist has been closed up. FERN SEEDLINGS IN FLATS FOR DELIVERY AFTER JUNE 1st The prospects now are that there will be no surplus of Fern Seedlings for the coming season. We are now book- ings orders for delivery after June ist. You will make no mistake in anticipating your requirements by placing your order now. These flats contain about two hundred plants each, only one variety being in a flat, and we cannot supply less than a full flat of any one sort. Adiantum Cuneatum Pteris G rand I ft ANpicliuni TsuhHtneiiHe ** M;i R nil'n ;i Cyrtomium Fortune! " Maytl " Caryotidium " Multicepft " Rochfordianum *' Onvrardii r,aKtrea Chrysoloba " Itivertoniana Onychium Japonicum " Serrulata Fteris Adiantoides '* " Cristata " Alexandra* " Treniula u Argyraea ** Vlctoriae " Cretica Albo Lin eat a '* AYilsonii Pt*rU Win settl Any of the above varieties at $2.00 per flat. We cannot supply less than a full flat of a variety. We also offer a limited stock of Adiantum Hybridum and seedling plants of Polypodium Mandaianum in flats at $3.00 per flat. HENRY A. DREER 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. K Be independent, grow your own EOSE STOCKS for budding or grafting. Those using ROSA MULTIFLORA JAPONICA STOCK prefer it to Manetti. We offer for Immediate delivery New Crop unbulled Seed at $4.50 per lb. 95 Chambers Street New York. N. Y. McHUTCHISON & COMPANY, Spcdafifta in Specimen Stock for Landscape Work Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Boxwood*. Hollies and a Complete Lino of Coniferous Evergreen*. WRITE FOB PBICKS Cottage Gardens Nurseries, Inc. EUREKA CALIFORNIA ORCHIDS We 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. GLADIOLUS BULBS NAMED VARIETIES AND MIXTURES IN ALL SIZES. Surplus Quiintities at Bargain Prices. MAINE BULB AND FLOWER GROWERS LEWISTON, MAINE When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE Sno^Ar Queen Canna Awarded Certificate of Merit at 8. A. F. & O. H. New York Convention. And 100 otber notable kind*. Always ask (or SWASTIKA BRAND ('ANNAS. The /X)NAJRD & np"| WESTGROVI IaIONESCO. I 31 I PENN..U.S.A. Rofc«i FrU. fW AatolM Wiaeur, Vlm-Fm. Wi mrt tubtcrihtrs tt tkt Nururymen'x Fund fir Sfarktt Divtlofmtnt 0HARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS MADISON, N.JL National Nurseryman The oldest and best established journal for nurserymen. Circula- tion among the trade only. Pub- lished monthly. Subscription price $1.50 per year. Foreign subscrip- tions, $2.00 per year. In advance. Sample ropy free upon application from those in the trade enclosing their business card. National Nurseryman Pub. Co., jw. HATBORO, PA. 110 HORTICULTURE February 1, 1919 SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEBD TRADE ASSOCIATION Officers — President. F. W. Bolelano, Washington, !>.<.; First Vice-President, Win. O. Scarlett, Baltimore, M<1 Second Vice-President, David Burpee, Philadel- phia, Pa.; Secretary-Treasurer, C. K. Kendel, Cleveland, O. Department Seed Experts Visit Europe. The United States Department of Agriculture has sent two of its experts to Europe to secure information con- cerning clover, grass, and vegetable seed stocks and requirements in the various European countries. These men — Dr. A. J. Pieters, of the Bureau of Plant Industry, and W. A. Wheeler, of the Bureau of Markets — sailed for Europe December 30. They expect to visit Great Britain, France, Belgium, Italy, Holland, and Denmark, and the immediately important mat- ters of information that they gather will be cabled to Washington for use by the Department of Agriculture, the War Trade Board, and other govern- mental agencies in shaping the export policy as to certain kinds of seed. The information will then be disseminated to the seed trade in order that a better general idea may be had of the prob- able future requirements for field and vegetable seed. Conservation Need Indicated. Indications are that the supplies of several kinds of seed in this country must be carefully conserved in order to maintain crop production. At the same time it appears that it may be necessary for the United States to take chances on incurring a shortage of some kinds of seeds in order to meet the pressing needs of the nations that were associated with this country in the war. Up to this time there is no definite information available as to the needs of Great Britain, France, Italy, and Belgium for various kinds of seeds. Holland, Denmark, and other neutral countries very likely have consider- able surpluses of certain kinds of seeds ready for export to the United States and may at the same time need some kinds of which this country has a surplus. That information, it is ex- pected, will be forthcoming from Dr. Pieters, the forage-crop expert, and Mr. Wheeler, the seed-trade expert. ^♦iW!!WV^«^^'^ Four New Giant Stocks GREENHOUSE SAVED SEED LENOX PINK LENOX MAUVE LENOX WHITE Each color separate. Tr. pkt. 25c; J/8 oz. $1.25 The LENOX STOCKS are great improvements on the Beauty of Nice Strain. They bloom in four to five months from sowing and under good cultivation, (disbudded), attain a height of 2'/2 to 3 feet, producing a gigantic flower spike bearing beautiful large double flowers, the actual seed of- fered above has produced as much as 85 % doubles. Qlrtliut^-BoDDingtouQIo.jnc. 128 Chambers Street Seedsmen NEW YORK CITY miftws»mmmmMFMfMmmmimmmmm last | for Market Oardeners and Florists. | WM. HENRY MAULE, Inc. IZlat and Arch Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. TO TEST DAHLIA VARIETIES. The American Dahlia Society has made arrangements to establish a test garden for new dahlias at Connecticut Agricultural College at Storrs. The garden will be under the direction of G. W. Fraser, instructor in floriculture. The object of the plan is to test new varieties of dahlias not yet listed or commercialized and to score and clas- sify them. This will make it possible for anyone having a new variety to introduce, or a new seedling of prom- ise, to have it tested and compared with others growing under the same conditions. At the end of the season the varieties will be scored and clas- sified according to their respective merits and the A. D. S. certificate of merit will be awarded to those scoring the required number of points. The American Dahlia Society has test gardens at Geneva, N. Y., and at the University of Minnesota at St. Paul, Minn. The U. S. Department of Agriculture may establish one next year at Arlington Farm. The fourteenth annual convention of the Tennessee State Florists' Associa- tion, Tennessee State Horticultural Society, Tennessee State Nursery- men's Association and Tennessee Bee- keepers' Association was held January 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st, at Nashville, Tennessee, and a most interesting pro- gram of events was carried out. February 1, 1919 HORTICULTURE 111 THE ONION FLY. The Onion fly is rather smaller than the ordinary house fly, which it very much resembles. It hatches about the first week in May from a chrysalis which has remained in the ground all the winter, and commences laying its eggs on the onion plant about a week later. The eggs require a little moisture to assist hatching, consequently when deposited during dry weather they remain dormant un- til the first wet day, when they quickly hatch and the gTubs begin to eat their way into the tiny bulb. The fly cannot survive frost, and if frost or very cold weather occurs just after the grubs are hatched many are destroyed before they have time to do any damage. This is the reason why the pest is not so troublesome in some seasons as in others. The fly is guided to the onion by the sense of smell, and an unhealthy plant or one that has been attacked by wire-worm or other ground insect always seems to be the first attacked. It is by obliterating the smell of the onion that such things as soot or paraffin are useful. After the grubs are fully grown, which takes two or three weeks, they leave the onion and bury themselves in the gTound at a depth varying according to the condition of the soil, but seldom more than 6 inches. Before the grubs leave the onion they may be killed by paraffin emulsion at a strength of one in ten; this specific will not harm the onions, but will kill the grub if it reaches them in less than an hour. In pre- paring soil for an onion bed it is a good plan to trench it two spits deep and very carefully bury the top spit, in which most of the chrysalids har- bor, for as the fly emerges directly from the chrysalis it cannot emerge through, say, 12 inches of soil, and so it perishes. Directly the first files make their appearance efforts should be made to poison them. Their ordin- ary food is pollen and decaying vegetable refuse, but they are very fond of anything sweet, and can be easily poisoned by placing ordinary fly-papers soaked in sweetened water in saucers between the rows of onions during fine weather. They can also be caught on ordinary sticky fly- papers stretched between the rows. By poisoning or catching the first few flies, more can be done to pre- vent the ravages of the grubs than all the deterrents put together. Without doubt the best way for any- one who cannot succeed is to refrain from growing onions for one year, as the pest would then die out, and although flies do migrate to some ex- tent, there would be insufficient to GET VALUE Buy Your Flower Seeds by Weight Farquhar's Trade Catalogue lists this way BETTER VALUE FARQUHAR QUALITY BOSTON, R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BSfATS We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farm at Grass Lake. Mich., and our growing stations in every part u£ tue United States where seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of callable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. LILY OF THE VALLEY Original Cases containing 1750 Pips, M $22.50; Small Quantities, $2.50 per hundred FOTTLER, F1SKE, RAWSON CO. The Seed Store [■.• and 13 Fanenil Hall Sq., Boston "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Rayr»« Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., 166 Cumber of :e BId|..Boito», Mm*. destroy a crop grown, say, one hun- dred yards from where they were grown the previous year. These methods can also he applied to the Carrot fly and the Cabbage root maggot fly with equal success. W. Robinson in Gardeners' Chronicle. SEED TRADE NOTES. Howard M. Karl, who is now with the Jerome B. Rice Co., sailed for Europe this week. NEW CORPORATIONS. Pittsfield, Mass.— The Flower Shop, 40 Fenn street. Memphis, Tenn. — Johnson Bros. Capital stock $20,000. A new seed store has been opened by \V. J. Skillicorn at 102 Hudson avenue. Albany, N. Y. H. Pare, formerly with Dupuy & Ferguson, has opened a new seed store at 3fio Dorchester street, Montreal, P. Q. 112 HORTICULTURE February 1, 1919 IN THE National Capitol It yoar serrleo to delirer Flowers •r Designs •« Order by Tele- gniph or otherwise. Prompt Reliable Serrloe. GEORGE H. COOKE Connecticut Air. end I. St. WASHINGTON, D .C. "The Telegraph Florut" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. IM fob KANSAS CITY Transfer Yoar Order* to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florist*' 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 1652-1563 Colombne KOHMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Alto Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill 78S Out-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Asso. ADAM SERENGER FLORIST BANGOR, ME. We Cover all Points in Maine SX NEWBURY STREET 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. Y.— The Kosery, 23 Steuben St. Albany, N. Y. — Danker. Bangor, Me. — Adam Sekenger, 32 New- bury St. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, 1 Park St. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St Brooklyn, N. Y.— 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 McKenzle, 1927 Mass. Ave. Chicago— William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Cleveland, O.— J. M. Oasser Co., Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O. — Adam Graham & Sons, 5523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros., 1836 W. 28th St. Cleveland, O.— The Smith & Fetters Co., 735 Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breltmeyer't Bons, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. East Orange, N. J. — Smith, The Florist Fall River, Mass.— Warburton, 495 New Boston Rd. and 36 N. Main St Fishkill, N. Y.— Wood Bros. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Ave. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. 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— Eottmlller, 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., also Vanderbilt Hotel. New York— Max Schllne. 785 Fifth Ave. New York — Bloomingdale's (C. C. Trepel, Prop.), Lexington Ave. and 59th St. jl BROOKLYN [ [NEW YORK WILSON 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 Madison Ave. at 48th Street I GUARANTEE SATISFACTION DARDS-FLORIST Established at N. E. Cor. of Madison Ave. and 44th St., New York, for 44 years QUALITY, SERVICE, FAIR PRICES Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery W. S. S. Bl'Y WAR War Savins Stamps SAVING STAMrS issued by the C S. Gov. JOHN BREITMEYER'S — S0NS^= Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We eoTer all Mlehlran points and r*** section, of Ohio, Indian* and Cam* da. Member. Florists' Telegraph DoUrary Association. iirfQE BROS CO t»-4F STKW Ma&SSRBTOa (X GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Telegraph Delivery 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. ALBANY, N. V. FLOWER DELIVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fitth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Heater Florists' Telegraph Delivery toss. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Member Florists' Teletrraph Delivery NO ORDERS ACCEPTED FOB LESS THAN $5.00 DANKER Albany, New York The best of F. T. D. Service always February 1, 1919 HORTICULTURE 113 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 ■ NO. llCtlf VADtf 561 Fifth Ave. nCIf I UnlV Vanderbllt Hotel n nCTftll » Park Street DUO I UH 799 Boylston Street lilmriis ti Stuairs hi ill Eastin Piiits Order* Filled Daj or Nlrht (or CLEVELAND and State of Ohio Complete Stock. Resnlar discount to Trad*. KNOBLE BROS. KM W. 26th St., Cleveland, O. Member Florlat*' Telegraph Delivery 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 cere of your orders Mttnitri #/ F, T. D. Ajifciatitn. Retail Deliveries central Hudson River point!. Telegraphic Order. WOOD BROS. I'lNliKILL. N. T. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service mean* freah, sturdy Stock and prompt dellverle* In BUFFALO, LOCKPORT, NIAGARA FALLS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member Florist*' Telegraph Delivery HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR UST THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Man. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop MAKRT I. RANDALL. FroprUtar. Member FlorUta' Telegraph Delivery Omaha, Neb.— Hess & Swoboda, 1416 Faruum St. Philadelphia— Chas. H. Grakelow, Broad St. at Cumberland. Providence, R. I.— Johnston Bros., 38 Dorrance St. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons, 26 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 York— Thos. F. Galvin, Fifth Ave., at 46th St. NEW FLOWER STORES. New York — Smith & Weninger, 406 E. 167 street. Billings, Mont.— Mrs. H. W. Smith, store originally occupied by the Bil- lings Floral Co. Albany, N. Y— New York Floral Co., 37 So. Pearl street, C. Cholakes, New York City, Prop. NEWS NOTES. Loomis, Cal. — W. H. Hawkins has purchased the Russell's Floral Gar- dens. Akron, O. — The florist establishment of James Salmon & Son has been closed. Omaha, Neb. — Treas. J. B. Hess of the S. A. F., accompanied by Frank Stuppy, have been enjoying a rest and recuperation at Excelsior Springs, Mo. Carlisle, Pa. — The entire contents of the greenhouse of John E. Dewalt were frozen one night recently, due to a breakdown in the heating equip- ment. Loss $1,500. Beacon, N. Y. — Benjamin Hammond has been appointed chairman of a general committee to arrange for a proper welcome home to the return- ing soldiers and sailors of Beacon and vicinity. Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. Deliveries of Hewer* aad riant* la FALL R1VEB and eeatisraea. territory. EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, The Florist We deliver by automobile In East, West and South Orange, also Glen Ridge, Mont- clair, Bloomfield, Newark and New York. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Mlmbir Fhriiti Teltgrapk Dtlivcry Aiuciatitn NOTICE INITIALS. Wc havt imt ttori only THE I. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLOTLANfi Euclid Avenue The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO DeUrered on mall or telegraph order far amy ooeaaloa, In any part ef the DomJnlea. JOHN H. DUNLOP t-l» Weet Adelaide St. TORONTO, ONT HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones 1501 and L IBM 1415 Farnum St. MAHA, IMI Efficient Delivery Service ALL BOSTON SUBURBS JOHN McKENZIE 1927 Mass. Ave., CAMBRIDGE, MASS. PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. GRAKELOW ™ Everything in Floutr* Broad Street at Cumberland The Park Floral Co. B. E. GILL 1 8, President. E. P. N El MAN, Secretary. Member Florist*' Telegraph Delivery DENVER. COLORADO 114 HORTICULTURE February 1, 1919 ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS We have ready for immediately delivery in large quantity C. W. WARD MATCHLESS BEACON ALICE $35.00 per 1000 Can also furnish most any other variety. THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. TRY Horticulture's Advertisers FIRST Before Looking Elsewhere Tell Them You Did So And They'll Reciprocate EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619-21 Rustesa St., PailaeslpaU, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES ni all Siasenablt Variitiis if Cat Flmrs H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Manufacturers and Importers 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists RIOHMOND, IND. ft— « .nlltl H.rlt»Jt.re wh« wrttlaf. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Cnilpnuli Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 2S4 RANDOLPH ST.. DETROIT, MICH. The House for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN Stl""We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO ^ ^r CUT FLOWER BOXES' EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO „ MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. A /► IF You Want Anything from Boston Get It From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Order* With Ut HENRY IVI. ROBINSON S. 2 Winthrop Squirt and 32 Otl» Street, BOSTON, MASS. WHOLESALE1 FLOWER MARKETS - TRADE ^^/o'd'eSlers only BOSTON Jan. 30 ST. LOUIS Jan. ay PHLA. Jan- »7 Roses Am Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra " " No. 1 and culLs Russell Hadlev Mock, Key Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty \ 14 Ward, Hillingdon 15 Killarney, Key, Taft \ t$ Ophelia, Sunburst 15 Carnations •■ CattUy as | 30, Lilies, Le-ngiflorum s3< Lilies, Spec iosuro 8, Liry of the Valley 4. Snapdragon 8 Violets ' Narcissus | 4 Calendula • a, Sweet Peas a, Gardenias ... Adiantum 1, S mi lax I ••< Asparagus Plumosus. Sc Spren. ( 100 Bchs. ) 1 33. to to 7S-oo 30,00 so. 00 to 33.00 to 35.00 33.00 33.00 35.0c to 33.00 to 33.00 to IS. OO to 73.00 to 33. CO to 90.00 to 8.00 to 12.00 to 1.30 6,00 4.00 to 4.00 to 100.00 to 1.50 to S5.00 to 50.00 50.00 30.00 13. OO 13.OO 5 00 3.0s j 0.00 8.00 8.00 10.00 6 00 60,00 40. CO 20.00 40.00 10. so J3.00 15. CO 10.00 I5.CO 20.00 8. ox) I to to 8.00 1.00 •50 3.00 .75 to 100,00 to 35.00 to 10.00 x5-oo ■75 5.00 1.3* to 1.00 to S5.00 to 100.00 80.00 so.oe 3500 95.00 IO.OD Il.OO IO.OO IO.OO 8.00 6o.se 35.00 5. CO 13.00 to to to oo.ee 75.00 50.00 50.00 40.00 30.00 •5.00 35.00 1 .OS 75.0c 30.00 B.eo se.oo *.oo 6.00 1.50 to 1 50 33.00 50.00 6.00 4.00 to 50. so to S.OO to 30. co to 60.00 J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers ROSES, CARNATIONS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK Shipping orders have most careful attention always William F. Kasting Co. Wholesale F"|, 5*58 570 WASHINGTON STREET rlfrte BUFFALO, N. Y. February 1, 1919 HORTICULTURE 115 Flower Market Reports Weather conditions for BOSTON the past few weeks Is certainly showing its effect on the market in the general supply. Roses have been off crop for several days although what stock is being sent in is of excellent quality. Carnations are also good and while the supply does not always meet the de- mand prices still hold firm. Lilies are still scarce, but bulbous stock is more plentiful and prices range high. Violets are the one feature that drag on the market. The situation as a whole is satisfactory as there is hardly any stock left over from day to day. Extreme scarcity of CHICAGO stock continues to be the dominant note in the condition of the market. The large number of idle greenhouses caused by the experiences of last year, when every day brought fear that the fires must go out, and the desire to con- serve coal that the war might more speedily be won, is now resulting in a shortage of stock not known before to florists, even those longest in the business. Nor does it seem likely that there will be a change in the near future. Roses are off crop and orders are cut down frequently one-third and prices are away up. Carnations, usual- ly away ahead of demand at this time, are bringing unheard of prices. All miscellaneous stock is in great de- mand and in short supply. Business has been CLEVELAND considerably larger than at this time last year. There has been a demand for white roses and lily of the valley that the market could not supply. There is plenty of all seasonable stock except roses, which continue scarce, particu- larly in the medium and short grades. The local output of carnations is heavy with quality fairly good. Paper whites are in oversupply but yellow narcissi scarce. Receipts of callas are liberal, but lilies are decidedly short. Sweet peas are gradually assuming their place of importance, but as yet, are not equal to the demand. Hudson River violets are arriving a day late and are moving very slowly. All greens are plentiful except adiantum, and accord- ing to reports from the growers, it will be some time before the cuts become normal again. There is a decided dearth of such miscellaneous stock as calendulas, forget-me-nots and mig- nonette. A few Roman hyacinths are to be had. Beauties are in moderate WHOLESALB FLOWER MARKETS - ^^^^o-d'Salerscnly Rmm Am, Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra 11 " No. i and culls Russell Hartley Knlcr, Mock Ar en berg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, HUlingdon KiUarney, Key, Taft Ophelia. Sunburst. Carnations Cattleyas Lilies, Lonffiflorum Liliea, Speciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Violet* Narcissus Calendula Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax ■ •• AsparacnsPln. oVSpren. (iooBhs.) to 8. ce to If .00 » 10 800 • 75 to to I li 4. co to 6.00 I .CO 10 to 3.00 1.50 10 3.00 10 JO.O* supply and clean up early in the day. Sufficient cattleyas are available to take care of the demand. Prices of all stock remain firm, the only item that has suffered a decline being paper whites. Business is excellent, CINCINNATI the demand is steady and active and is keeping the market cleaned up from day to day. Prices are good. The shipping demand continues heavy. The supply of roses continues to be rather meague. Those that do come into the market clean up quickly at top prices. The cut of carnations is fair and is finding a ready sale. Easter lilies are selling well. Rubrum lilies and callas find a good market. Bulbous stock in- cluding paper white and yellow nar- cissus, Dutch hyacinths and freesia is proving good property. A few snap- dragon that come into the wholesale houses meet with a good demand. The sweet pea cut has become fairly heavy and are cleaning up regularly. Orchids are meeting with a good demand. Other offerings are lily of the valley, violets, calendula, mignonette, forget- me-not, wallflower and baby primrose. The only change PHILADELPHIA in the market here worthy of speaking of occurred a few days ago — after P. Welch of Boston blew into our midst. Then prices went up a notch or two. It is only fair to say, however, that the advance took place after, not before, the foxy one from Devonshire street had his wants sup- plied. Looks like an Indian proposi- tion. Sneaks in, gathers up every- thing reasonable in sight, then when the regular boarder comes down for his breakfast, there ain't any — except at fancy prices. So the tax falls on the poor Philadelphia buyers and Bos- ton gets away with the goods. The Vigilance Committee ought to get busy. The market during ROCHESTER the past week has not been very brisk. There has been a shortage of flowers, roses of nearly all varieties being scarce and very high in price. Calla lilies are in supply but there is a scarc- ity of Easter lilies. The supply of carnations is fair. There has been a shortage on violets, the supply not be- ing able to meet the demand. The early crop of freesia is about over, some good jonquils, paper whites and yellow narcissus are seen and the sup- ply of bulbous plants as a rule is good and sell easily. Cyclamen and begonia are off crop. Greens are fairly plen- tiful. Bright sunshine with ST. LOUIS moderate temperature has been the condition of the past week. Flowers in all varie- ties have held a stiff market and at no time has there been a surplus either in carnations or roses. Violets and sweet peas have held their own to- gether with bulbous stock and there has also been a brisk demand for greens. Stock has increased WASHINGTON somewhat in sup- ply but there has been enough added business to keep the market clean. There has been a lowering of prices, with larger drops in prospect. Stock of all kinds is good. There has been a dropping off in the shipping business showing that the out of town growers are increasing their production and are able to sup- ply retailers in their neighborhood to a greater extent. Calumet, Mich.— The floral establish- ment of Harper & Thomas has been sold to Henry Kettenbeil. 116 HORTICULTUKE February 1, 1919 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers N*w Addreaa, 14S Weat ZSth St., NEW TOBK Telephones: 1200, 1201, Uadlion Square. — WM. P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335, Farragut Call and Inspect the Best Katabllsment In the Wholesale Flower District JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS S3 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicited Phone Fsvi-TBcot 43M WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer In CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 Weat 28th Street, New York I 'eiennona •!*»! -J8S3 Madison Square RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST ios» west aeth s-r CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED rH0M{W|jr4BB4QrJT NEW YORK THE KERVAN CO Freeh Cut Decorative Brergreeaa. Hlcheat SUndard of Quality. Largeat Stock In America. Write for Illustrated Catalog of Oreena and Florists' Suppllae 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn'* Foremost and Beat WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE 4 First Class Market to, -wi in FLOWER-; * Willoughby St BrooklTiv & f. I. C. FORD 121 W«st 28th St., NEW YORK HIE ROSES. FANCY CH1S A FnU Line of ALL CDT FLOWRB8. Telephone S870 Farragut. ^ wholesale: : '-\FlORI5T5 i». J. SMITH WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST ^^SSIZSI A fnll Uae of Ohetee Oat Flewar Stack for all parasesa. raupHONB I JiJi | FAiRiaiTT 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 HERMAN WEISS, 13° ^2Y8o?kstreet AGENT FOB OABILLO'S CATTLEYAS HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK SS-57 NASeKat-t aeth 11 — «*1« Madisen Square HAURJCK L. UL1H, Treaaarar tr»ot Conalga NBW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special *• Fancy and Extra. ** " No. i and culls- « Rueoell. H-vdley Euler, Mock, Key Arenberg, Hooaier Beauty Ward. HUUncdon Killarney, Taft Ophelia. Suntwret Carnation* last Part if Wmi HOl Put If Its. ni\»t l» 25 MfMaf Jin. 27 1111 1911 60.00 10 IOO.OO 60.00 to 100.00 25.00 to 60.OO 25.OO to 60.00 5.00 to IJ.OO 5.00 to 15.00 10.00 10 53OO 10. CO to 35.00 10.00 to 5O.OO IO.OO to 30.00 8.00 10 30,00 8.CO to 30.00 6.00 10 25.00 6.00 to 9J.O0 8.00 10 JO. 00 8 00 to iO.OC 8.00 to 30.00 8.00 to 20.00 S.00 to 25.OO 8.00 to 15.00 5.00 to lO.OO 3-o» to 10.00 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We bare a numerous clientage of New York City buyers and tae aiasaai ea> eeada oar supply. This la aaaaaaaUj trae of Baaea. We bare every facility til abundant meana and beat returns are assured for stock consigned to na. UNITED Addreaa Yonr Saipmaase to CUT FLOWER 111 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CO. Inc. D. J. Pappaa, Prea. RtED OSt£S! Have a demand for more than I can supply. Rote Growers Call or Write. 118 West 28th St. IM E.\AS YORK TELEPHONES Fan-scot 167 and SOU NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS CattleyM . Lilies. Longiflorum Liliet, Speciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Violets r Narcissus Calendula Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax i Asparagus Plumosus, & Spren ( 100 bunches) . last Put if Weik iodine Ian. 15 1911 First Part if Wiik iipnniii Ian. 27 1111 35.00 to fo.oc to l.oo to 4.00 to 8.co to .50 to 4.00 3.00 10.00 •5° I 2. OO 15.00 60. CX a 3. co 12.00 10. oc 20.00 ■It 8.00 5.00 33.00 1.00 ao.ot 25.0c take possession on Feb. 1st. This will give Mr. Henderson the opportunity to enlarge upon the business that he has built up during the past five years in both the wholesale and retail ends of the trade. Mr. Henderson is well known all over the country and his experience and ability promise well for his success in his new undertak- ing. John Degnan, for many years manager of the Winterson Seed Store, will remain. Comparing the eastern wholesale market with that of Chicago, Paul Klingsporn, manager of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association, says that on his tour of the East last week he found that in New York carnations were selling at ten and twelve cents for good stock and six cents for splits. In Philadelphia, carnation prices ranged from ten to fifteen cents with Laddie selling for twenty cents. Price on roses were equally stiff, ten inch stock of ordinary varieties bringing fifteen cents and stock two or three inches longer twenty cents and longer grades much higher. Beauties were selling for a dollar each and medium Ophelia forty cents. The only stock selling for less than in Chicago was eattleya. BOSTON. George C. Harbison, for many years in the employ of W. H. Elliott, is now with Robert Cameron at Harvard Bo- tanic Garden. The Boston Floral Supply Company has opened a commodious salesroom at 15 Otis street. Albert Strumph will be in charge. Leonard Barron of Garden City, N. Y., will lecture on Saturday, February 1, at Horticultural Hall, on the topic of "Gardening After the War." ROCHESTER, N. Y. B. E. Pemberton, of U. S. Service, has received an honorable discharge. Clyde La Rock, of Geo. Boucher's, is home on a five day furlough from Camp Mineola, L. I., and expects to be discharged next month. In the opinion of John Dunbar, as- istant superintendent of parks, the present unseasonably warm weather is likely to produce injuries to trees and shrubs if it is followed by sudden and severe cold. Should it come gradually he believes no great harm will be done, as in that case the sap will subside. What he fears is a sudden lowering of temperature to the zero mark. CINCINNATI. Paul Naber, after his term of service, has been discharged and has returned home. C. E. Critchell and E. G. Gillett are among the Cincinnati contingent who are going to Cleveland to the Carna- tion Convention. QUALITY QUANTITY CHARLES MILLANG Wholesale Florist 56-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK ATTENTION TABIETY 118 HORTICULTURE February 1, 1919 Cambrlds* New Terk tiki WORLD'S OLDEST ud LARGEST Manufacturer* of ALL STYLES and SIZES of A. FLOWER POTS INC. H. HEWS & CO., Cambridge, MiM. WE ABE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free from Bubbles Uniform in Thickness PAINTS and PUTTY greenhouse White ffi-2SS.ES Florists Prefer It will pay you to get our estimates. theDWELLE-KAISERco. 251 Elm Street BUFFALO, N. T. Ireer's Peerless ^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive tasy and true, because both bevels are cm the same ■ide. Can't twist and break the glass in Irivine. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts The Peerless Glazing I Is patented. Nootherslike , It. Order from your d •r dfreet from us. 1086, »0c. postpaid. Somites ft*e. HENRY A DRF.EE.i 7)4 Chestnut Street^ Philadelphia. In the Coming 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. HELP WANTED We have an opening for a real live salesman who has a good knowledge of stock and knows selling thoroughly by experience. To be on the road the greater part of the time. There is practically no limit to remuneration — it depends to a great extent upon his selling capacity and energy. Only a man who intends to stay would be considered. If you can nil these requirements, write stating nationality, ex- perience and states covered or come a nd see ns personally. Do not reply If you feel you cannot fill this position. It demands a first class man. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, K. J. SITUATIONS WANTED FRANK MOUNCY, formerly with W. A. Manda, Inc., is open for a position as traveling salesman. Address Phoenlx- ville. Conn. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net 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'a Carnation Staple, 1000 for 36c; 3000 for SI. 00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY. Galesburg-, I1L DAISIES Daisies, Bellls. MonstroBa. pink or white, also Longfellow and Snowball, fine strong plants, $2.50 per 1000. $6.75 per 3000, cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick GrlnnelL $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. GLADIOLI See display adv't gladiolus "Mrs. WATT." HOMER F. CHASE, Wilton, N. H. GLASS. 6 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 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 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, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyas 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. 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 Becure the en- tire crop of one of the best growers In New Zealand. New Zealand grown seed has al- ways produced the earliest and beat blooms. and Beed started in August will produce flowers from Thanksgiving until March; requiring a low temperature, these make an Ideal crop for the Florist this year. 8car- 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 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 Hlssarllk Nur- sery, New Rochelle, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. FOR SALE FOR SALE— Greenhouse 20 by 30 feet : Magee Heater, No. 025, piping 2" and 3". TiO hot-bed sash. McCray Florists' Refrig- erator at one-half price. ADA M. EDWARDS, 556 Essex St., Beverly, Mass. FOR SALE— On account of ill health will sell cheap for cash, two greenhouses 125 by 26 ft. ; 1 potting shed ; barn 26 by 35 ft., and two acres of line land, all improve- ments, 24 miles form New York. Good lo- cation, one-half mile from railroad, fine opportunity to right party. Apply at once or write R. SEIDLER, P. O. Box 94, Woodeliffe Lake, Bergen Co., N. Y. WANTED WANTED by March 1st a working fore- man, on a place of about 50.000 feet glass, devoted to pot plants; one having had ex- perience in handling help preferred. State age, experience and wages expected, to THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. SITUATIONS WANTED OARXATION-GROWER-FLORIST With life experience and best reputation, wishes worthwhile position with up-to-date concern. Able to take charge and willing to do his best. Married, no children. Address Good Will, care Horticulture. GREENHOUSES FOR SALE Must settle estate; many years success- ful operation. Good location, convenient to two railroads, within twenty-five minutes of Boston. Also dwelling, stable and outbuildings. Apply at once. MRS. E. M. RUMERY, Newtonville, Mass. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE GREENHOUSE ESTABLISHMENT FOR SALE Over 10,000 square feet of glass, modern construction, one acre of land; on three improved streets; trolley passes in front of place. Situated in a fine suburban city of 40,000 inhabitants. Handy to New York and Philadelphia mar- kets. Great opportunity for local work, and everything produced could be sold right at home at retail prices. Fine opportunity for ambitious man. Only $5,000 cash needed, balance easy terms. Apply "Chance," care of Horticulture. February 1, 1919 HORTICULTURE 119 GSffift&l lECTICIl >POMOB Bar* jour plants and trees. Juit the tblng for greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroy* Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrlpa, 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 60 parts. Vi Pint, SOo.; Flnt, SOo. ; Quart, 90c; V4 Gallon, fl.50; Gallon, $2.60; 6 Gal- lon Can, (10.90; 10 Gallon Can, $20.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY Dirt S. 421 W. LirinitM St, Ittttaari, Md The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, tbrlps and soft scale. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $2.50. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other bllgbts affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $2.80. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the soil. Quart. $1.00; Gallon, »S.O* SOLD BT DEALERS. Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON. N. J. CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED- MANURE Pulverised or 8hredded Cattle Manure Pulverised Sheep Manure The Florists' standard of uniform blgh quality for over ten years. SPecifJ! : Sr^A110 IJRAND in your Supply Jjbuge order, or write as direct for prices and freight rates. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. M Oaten Stock Yard, Ofcleatc* When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE ISnd Greenhouses KEEP SUMMER WITH YOU THE WHOLE YEAR ROUND On account of their sturdy special construction wblcb permits of great strength without the need of heavy shadow casting supports, these bouses are so warm and sunny that they are filled with a riot of bloom and fruit when Jack Frost has stripped tbe garden of Its beauty. The ventilating and heating systems are the result of years of experience In bonding for professional growers. Things Just have to grow In s King. Ask us for any of tbe following; Catalogue showing Commercial Type Green- bouses, Catalogue showing Greenhouses for private estates, Catalogue showing Garden Frames and Sasb for private estates. KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 28 King's Road, North Tonawanda, N. Y. BRANCH OFFICCS : SASH OPERATING DEVICES AND GREENHOUSE FITTINGS A SPECIALTY That's why our materials are superior. A Catalogue Free for the Asking. ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. 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 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 The Riverton Tub Is Bold 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,."eds- Plants' ms '"" Sl"""its- 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 120 HORTICULTURE February 1, 1919 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 A STIC A For6M«niinsi Glazing USE IT NOW F. 0. PIERCE CO 12 w. nowwMr NEW YORK Mastioa la 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. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating Ask Your Dealer For It HICOTIHE MFG. Cft ST. LOUIS GULF CYPRESS Greenhouse Materials Pecky Cypress Bench Lumber GLASS Gulf Cypress HOTBED SASH ALL KINDS AND SIZES Onglazed, 85c. up Glazed, $2.05 op Metrom>IifanMateriaI£S 1299-1323 Flushing Ave. Brooklyn, N. Y. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE f.LASS 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 Variok Avei., Brooklyn. N. T. Little Ads. 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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; Toole and Implements; Village Improvements; Window Boxes, etc. General Index The flnal T°lame contains a complete Index to the entire work, enabling the reader to locate volume and page of any sub- ject he has In mind. The complete set of six volumes, bound In decorated buckram, will be delivered to < you for only S3 down and S3 a month j^ for 11 months, until the full amount -* •< of SM has been paid. Cash price SS8. A vt\< >:*: BOSTON, » MASS. i. Vi^o- & A* February 8, 1919 HORTICULTURE 125 ENDURANCE OF CONIFEROUS TREES AT WELLSELEY, MASS. 1 have been interested in reading Mr. Horsey "s report on the condition of the coniferous trees and shrubs, after the severe winter of 1917-1918 in Highland Park, Rochester, N. Y., in ELorticultube of Jan. 4th, 1919. It may be interesting to make a comparison as to the way the same plants came through on the Hunnewell es- tate, Wellesley, Mass. For easy reference, I will take the plants in the order given in Horticulture, and add notes on any grown hejre, not in the collection at Rochester. The terms "hardy" and "hardiness," it seems to me, do not always (or cannot always) apply to a plant's ability to endure a low temperature. Hardiness, I think, in its fullest meaning, should be "endurance," or a plant's ability to stand the climatic conditions of its environment, for its active lifetime. When a plant's activities grow less, as they do when it has reached its usual life-limit, it may be killed during a severe winter. But that would be from old age. In the woods, every winter, we fell trees that are dead, or nearly so, and we always find more dead ones, after a severe winter like the last. Hardiness may even also be considered in reference to a plant's ability to withstand occasional excessively high temperatures. There is no doubt that the reason why the common White Spruce, Picea alba (P. canadensis) does not thrive here, is because our summers are too warm. It is short lived. Massachu- setts may be said to be its southern limit. And may that not be the reason why the common Blue Spruce, Picea Parryana, is short lived. Both do well as young trees, but they do not keep it up. The same may be said of our Red and Black Spruces, plants common in the north and northeast. The common Arborvitae was bad- ly injured in many places last winter, but it could not properly be said that it was not hardy on account of its inability to stand a low temperature. Many plants which are hardy, under natural conditions, are tender under cultivation. Some unusual things happen at times, which the term "hardiness" does not quite cover. Our common moun- tain laurel, Kalmia latifolia is frequently injured. This we know is native in this locality, and although we would naturally charge it to the severity of our win- ters, I do not think we properly can. We should rather say, it is not quite hardy, or that it suffers occasionally, under cultivation. No doubt, the injuries to many other plants may be explained in the same way. Those, like the Japanese yew. that endure under all conditions, arc worthy the title of "Ironclad." Then again, we have the unexplainable condition of plants, native of more southern latitudes, which are quite as hardy as natives, under cultivation. In tins connection T would mention the southern Hemlock, Tsuga earoliniana, which never, or hardly ever, has been injured here, while the Common Tsuga canadensis is quite frequently sunburnt during winter. When going through England and Scotland some years ago, I found that while the Pacific coast ever- greens thrived splendidly, the hardier (with us) Rocky Mountain species did generally quite poorly, as well as most of the Japanese species of firs and spruces. Even our own White Pine, is nowhere a success "over there." If you ask them why you are unhesitatingly told, because they are not hardy. This is not the true explanation, — if hardiness and degrees of cold go to- gether, there is some other. , Although last winter was probably the most severe for a quarter of a century, our Rhododendrons and Kal- mias came through better than usual; and we are unable to give any reason. If any plant that may live for years, but is repeatedly injured, like < 'hama'i -vparis Lawsoniana, and Libo- cedrus decurrens, 1 should say "not hardy." Any plant that lives, but does not thrive, like Abies grandis, A. nnliilis and Tsuga Sieboldii, I could only say "unde- sirable." There is still another class of plaids, to which refer- ence should be made in this connection. Many of E. H. Wilson's introductions from China proved tender during the first few years of their seedling life; but afterwards when the flush of youth had gone by, they settled down into a life of hardihood; they might easily have been dis- carded as not hardy, and, in fact, many were. Experi- ence proved that injury came from the grossness of growth under cultivation, made late in the season, and not properly ripened. In this connection I mention Spirea Veitdiii ; we all but discarded it. As the plants grew older they made shorter growth, ripened earlier, and now the plant is quite hardy. Taxus cuspidate \ar. chinensis — the tree form of the species has always been injured, but it is always the young growth made late in the season, and there is every prospect, it will get into the habit of maturing its growth earlier, and prove quite hardy. Abies amabilis was not injured; Abies balsamea, Douglas broad-leaved, uninjured; Abies cephalonica, in- jured—has been injured before, but never beyond recov- ery; Abies cephalonica, var. Apollinis, is badly cut up and some small plants were killed; Abies cilicica, uninjured: Abies concolor, uninjured; Abies grandis, dead; Abies Nordmanniana, a tree 75 feet high, severely injured. It has been injured so before, but made good. This tree is about 60 years old, and probably will never quite recover. Abies homolepis umbella. uninjured; Abies pectinata, ex- posed and uninjured; Abies Veitchii, uninjured. Species not in the Highland Park list grown here are: Abies holophylla, uninjured; Abies brachyphylla, uninjured — this is supposed to be synonymous with Abies homolepis, though in habit and in some other respects it is different; Abies Mariesii, uninjured— this has been injured in previous winters: Abies lasiocarpa true (A. arizonica), uninjured —this also has been injured in previous winters; Abies bifida, injured, and has been injured nearly every winter, and mav be called undesirable. Here follows a list of smaller trees, not sufficiently tested. So far the results are: Abies Numidica, uninjured; A. squamata. injured; the remainder of the list uninjured. A. Fargesii, A. Delavayi, A. recurvata, A. Suchuenensis and A. Faxoniana. Cedrus atlantica has been tested here and is not hardy: Cedrus Libani. injured more or less every winter, but re- covers and may eventually prove hardy. Chamaecyparis pisifera, uninjured — none of its varieties were injured during last winter, but in previous winters Ch. p. aurea has been; Chamaecyparis pisifera squarrosa uninjured — never has been injured, and Chamaecyparis nootkalensis, uninjured, and never has been; Chamaecyparis thyoides, always injured in cultivation, though native ia nearby swamps; Cryptomeria japonica, always injured and undesirable. Juniperus chinensis, uninjured, seldom injured: Juni- 126 ii o ktkju i/r i; i; i: February 8, 1919 perus Sabina, uninjured except variety tamariscifolia, now dead; Juniperus communis; vars. suecica and hibernica, often injured, and have been discarded; Juniperus virgin- iana, all forms Injured. Libocedrus decurrens, discarded, did not die but did not grow. Picea bicolor, uninjured; Picea canadensis (alba), un- injured; Picea Englemannii, uninjured; Picea Glehnii, un- injured; Picea jezoensis (P. ajanensis), uninjured, short lived; Picea Omorika, uninjured, but suffers badly from weevils; Picea orientalis, uninjured; Picea pungens (P. Parryana), uninjured, and Picea sitchensis, not hardy, also Picea Albertiana (P. alba var.), uninjured; P. mariana Doumettii, not on the Rochester list, uninjured. We have a number of new Chinese species now about six years old and from 2 to 5 feet high; none, excepting Picea adscendens which apparently is synonymous with P. Sargentiana, have been injured. This list is as follows: Picea asperata, P. asperata v. notabilis, P. asperata v. pon- derosa, P. aurantiaca, P. purpurea, P. heterolepis, P. Bal- fouriana, and F. montigins P. Smitheana has been here more than twenty years. It has lived, but has been fre- quently injured. Pinus aristata is uninjured, while Pinus Armandi has been injured more or less several, winters, and now dis- carded; Pinus Bungeana, uninjured; Pinus cembra, Pinus densifiora, uninjured; Pinus densiflora nana and Pinus densiflora pendula, uninjured, also Pinus excelsa, uninjured, but has been injured in previous winters; Pinus flexilis, uninjured; Pinus Koraensis. uninjured; Pinus nigra aus- triaca, uninjured; Pinus nigra Pallasiana, uninjured; Pinus montana, uninjured; Pinus monticola, uninjured; Pinus parvifiora (P. pentaphylla), uninjured; Pinus Peuce, are uninjured, while Pinus ponderosa, injured severely, but less so and will recover, but does not thrive; Pinus resi- nosa, uninjured; Pinus Strobus, uninjured; Pinus sylves- tria, uninjured; Pinus Thunbergii remain uninjured. Of the pines not on the Rochester list: Pinus Lamber- tiana was killed last winter; it was an old plant about 25 feet high, but had never grown satisfactorily; Pinus scopie- lorums, uninjured; Pinus sinensis, uninjured; Pseudotsuga taxifolia are uninjured; there are several specimens on the estate, but no good ones, but on an exposed and sandy soil about a mile away, they have done well; Sciadopitys verticellata, some specimens badly injured but have never been injured before; Taxodium distichum, uninjured. Taxus baccata, uninjured, and have been injured more or less every winter, one lot killed, while Taxus canadensis, browned in the sun, late growing tips were killed and Taxus cuspidata remain uninjured, while Taxus cuspidata, var. sinensis, late growing, tips injured. Thuja Standishii (T. japonica), uninjured, although very much bronzed in the sun; Thuja occidentalis, injured in many places, but will recover, while Thuja plicata has been injured more or less every winter, dead, and Tsuga canadensis is badly burned in the sun, while Tsuga caro- liniana, slightly injured, came through better than the more northern species; Tsuga diversifolia, uninjured, and Tsuga Sieboldii, injured more or lesg every winter and not satisfactory. Torreya nucifera, some plants injured, will recover, while Torreya taxifolia, uninjured, but has been injured other winters. Chamsecyparis obtusa, var. ericoides, not on the Roch- ester list, has proven perfectly hardy. Wellesley, Mass. PROPOSED QUARANTINE OF BAR- BERRIES. The Secretary of Agriculture has in- formation that the common barberry (Berberis vulgaris) and its horticul- tural varieties, as well as other species of Berberis and Mahonia, are capable of harboring the black stem rust of wheat, oats, barley, rye, and many wild and cultivated grasses (Puccinia graminis) throughout much of the grain-growing area of the country and especially in the states of Nebraska, Iowa. Illinois, Indiana. Ohio, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Kansas, Montana, Wisconsin. Michi- gan, Wyoming, Missouri and Colorado. The prevalence of the common bar- berry throughout this area has been responsible to a considerable degree for the severity of the epidemics of black stem rust that have frequently caused enormous losses of wheat and other cereals. Through the co-operation of the De- partment of Agriculture with state offi- cials, local organizations, and individ- uals, the susceptible species of Ber- beris and Mahonia have been very largely eradicated from the above- named states, but these plants are still prevalent in many of the regions of the United States. It appears neces- sary, therefore, to quarantine the states of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas. California, Connecticut, Delaware, Flor- ida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky. Louisi- ana, Maine, Maryland Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire. New Jersey. New Mexico, New York. North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Ver- mont, Virginia Washington. West Vir- ginia and the District of Columbia, in accordance with Section 8 of the Plant Quarantine Act of August 20, 1912 (37 Stat. 315), as amended by the Act of Congress approved March 4, 1917 (39 Stat. 1134, 1165), and to prohibit or regulate the movement from said states and district to the states first above named of all species and va- rieties of barberry and Mahonia sus- ceptible to black stem rust. A public hearing will be held at Room 11, Federal Horticultural Board. Washington, D. C. at 10 o'clock, on February 24, 1919, in order that any person interested in the proposed quar- antine may be heard either in person or by attorney. BELGIUM'S PLIGHT.' The personal letter which we here- with take the liberty to publish from the elder Sander, St. Albans, Eng., will be read with interest by a host of Mr. Sander's long-time friends in America. A few words of comment on same will be found on the editorial page: St. Albans, Eng., Jan. 18, 1919. My dear Mr. Stewart: Louis has just come back from Bruges and has to return to his regi- ment on Monday. Mr. Mellstrom has done very wonderful. Without him there all would have been lost. The report is but hard and sad. The nur- sery trade has probably suffered more than any other. A factory one can shut up and it can be reopened; a nur- sery must be kept going or lost. There is no middle way. I have hope that our nursery will survive the sad times, but it will be a struggle. If only I was 20 years younger! But it must be left to the generation now coming on. I have sent your plant import article of the 21st of December on to the Chamber of Commerce (Horticultural) in Ghent. It's all too awful to think that Dr. Marlatt's idea could destroy hundreds of nurseries owned by folk so terribly hit during the last four years! After all, remember the Ghent nurserymen are not rich and never have been, or really even nearly so. They' have been a hard working set and contented with little, and in real- ity the American florists have reaped the largest benefit. Why disturb this? A few years ago, I think it must be two years or more. I saw articles written by an American azalea indica grower, saying that he could grow them equally good in America. Do you remember the articles? I don't think it was in Horticulture I saw it. Kind regards to you all. Sander. SOME PRODUCTS FOUND WORTH- LESS. The unusual fertilizer situation has brought forth numerous fertilizer substitutes of more or less doubtful merit for which extravagant claims are made. Companies are organizing to exploit fertilizer materials, concern- ing the value of which little ia known, and a considerable increase in such test work seems necessary. Several such products have been investigated and tested by the department. Some of them are practically worthless and others have value entirely out of pro- portion to prices charged. February 8, 1919 HORTICULTURE 127 GARDENING AFTER THE WAR. '^Gardening After the War" was the subject of the lecture delivered last Saturday afternoon at Horticultural Hall, Boston, under the auspices of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety by Leonard Barron of Garden City, N. Y., editor of the Garden Mag- azine. Mr. Barron foresees a contin- uance of the interest developed in gardening by war-time conditions. The Increased participation of women in gardening, the work done by the chil- dren, the knowledge the returned sol- dier has gained of the love of flowers and trees in foreign lands, will con- tribute to the renaissance which has come with the war in the art of gar- dening. The planting of trees as memorials to soldiers impresses Mr. Barron as a movement of far-reaching beneficent possibilities. Finally he sees in these new conditions great oppor- tunity for the horticultural trades. Something More Than Vegetables- In the course of his address Mr. Barron said that the time had come when thousands of the gardeners were ready to go a step beyond the mere cultivation of vegetables. They will turn to the growing of fruits, flowers and ornamental shrubs. The price of nursery stock will be higher and for some time to come commercial plant- ing of orchards will be on a reduced scale. This is the opportunity for the home gardeners and for the nursery- men catering to them. Having found that the growing of plants is not such a difficult affair as they had supposed, the gardeners will be inclined to set out berry' plants and bush fruits, and, ultimately, orchard trees. Here the nurseryman must be a missionary serving his customer to the best of his ability and teaching him that mar- ket varieties are not the best available for the home garden. "Here In this state," said Mr. Barron, "under the auspices of this very organization, that, in the past, has rendered such valued service in in- troducing the fanciest fruits to the gar- dens of New England, it seems fitting at this time to again direct attention to the home standard of qualities in fruits. Have we not lost something in recent years? Is there to be a renais- sance in this? Soldiers With Visions of Beauty. "Is the returning soldier to be a fac- tor in our renaissance? Surely ther>' have been much 'coming and going on the face of the earth, vast inter- changes of ideas and experiences among the nations of men.' Already, indeed, we have some evidence that those who are returning, despite the appalling scenes of horror and devas- tation are coming back with visions of the beauty of the European home gar- den. They have seen thousands of them, hundreds of thousands of them, scenes of roadside and rural beauty, that have been as bywords to the initiated horticulturist, but who has largely failed hitherto to find a respon- sive market. "Not in vain have the poppies on Flanders' fields bloomed before the eyes of our men, for they have seen with their own eyes what the growth of flowers may do to redeem tragedy and horror. They have also seen flowers waving a welcome of color and delight away from the battlefield. Welcomed With Garlands. "We have been told how the people of France and England welcomed the troops with garlands and bouquets of flowers. When our troops paraded in Paris on the fourth day of July the civilians along the line of march ran out and handed flowers to the fighting men. I have seen it, you have seen it. in the motion picture films. The peo- ple with one accord in giving expres- sion to their joy wanted to 'say it with flowers.' "Flowers have carried their mes- sages of consolation into the hospitals. There will be a different response when the men again meet flowers around their own homes. If they are not met with flowers don't you think they will be missing something; these hundreds of thousands. They will look for them; can we afford to let their homecoming discover us down at the heels?" The Horticulturist's Opportunity. The lecture included a discussion of the opportunity afforded the horticul- turist and some of the things he should do in order to take advantage of it. The horticulturist should culti- vate his market better than he has in the past. In that connection, it was pointed out that the florists have set a good example with their insistence upon the phrase, "Say it with flowers." In the judgment of the lecturer, the dealer in horticultural products has not learned to put himself in his cus- tomer's shoes. The average catalogue does not help the prospective customer as it should. But the nursery indus- try is growing. It has been suggested that the growing of seeds offers a, field for the soldier who has been in- jured in such manner as to interfere with his undertaking severe manual labor. The Proposed Embargo Discussed. Mr. Barron stated at some length the reason for the opposition to the order of the Federal Horticultural Board placing an embargo upon the importations of many varieties of plants. FLORICULTURE AT CORNELL DURING FARMERS' WEEK. N. Y. Fed. of Hort. Societies and Floral Clubs. The New York Federation of Hor- ticultural Societies and Floral Clubs will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Ithaca, N. Y. The following program has been arranged: 9 a. in. I'misual Plants fur Commercial Purposes — Prof. David Lunisden. 10 a. m. The Florieultural Outlook for 1319 (in minute talks) : (a) Growing of Cut Flowers— F. R. Pier- son, Tarrytown, N. Y. (b) Growing of Potted Plants — Anton Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. (c) The Wholesale Trade — S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa. (d) The General Retail Trade — F. A. Dan- ker, Albany, N. Y. 11 a. m. Garden Roses — Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa. 12 Noon. Reconstruction of Wounded Soldiers— Capt. F. A. Waugh, U. S. A., Base Hospital No. in. New Haven, Conn. 1 p. in. Luncheon, followed by liusiness meeting of the Federation, President F. R. Pierson presiding. Farmers' week will last from Feb. 10 to 15. Each day some member of the staff will be at the greenhouses to show visitors around and answer ques- tions, and there will be interesting talks on various phases of floriculture by members of the department of floriculture of the college. A BRITISH VIEW President Wilson was with us for a few days, and there was a good deal of hero-worshipping and exchange of com- pliments. We have either heard or read of all the fine spirit of brother- hood that is to be cultivated between the citizens of America and ourselves, and I am just wondering what the President would have had to say if a deputation of British nurserymen had waited on him with a cutting of the Restriction of Plants Importation Order which appeared in the last issue of the H. T. J. and had asked him to interpret this as an earnest of America's desire to forge the bonds of brotherhood. It does not look any more kindly to- ward our Belgian and French Allies, and one feels that there must have been a regrettable omission of a few- words in the order, for surely the at- titude is one that should have ob- tained toward the enemy countries of Europe rather than ourselves. Horticultural Trade Journal. Baltimore, Md.— Richard Vincent, Jr., has called a meeting of the mem- bers of the trade in this vicinity and several Congressmen at the Baltimore Club on the evening of Monday, Feb. 10, for the purpose of entering protest against the plant quarantine action of the Federal Horticultural Board, 128 HORTICULTURE February 8, 1919 HORTICULTURE VOL. XXIX FEBRUARY 8, 1919 NO. 6 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 f 1.26 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 (52 times), SO 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 of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page ENDURANCE OP CONIFEROUS TREES AT WEL- LESLEY, MASS.— T. D. Hatfield 125-126 GARDENING AFTER THEi WAR— Leonard Barron.. . 127 AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY— Business Meet- ings— Theodore Dorner, portrait — The Banquet — The Exhibits and Awards — Carnations, C. S. Strout — Car- nation Democracy, illustrated 129-131 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— Gardeners' Conference at Pittsburgh 131 Club and Society Notes 134 OBITUARY— Mrs. E. M. Gill, portrait— John T. Milli- ken — Newman S. Wax — Joseph Macgregor — Matthew Richmond — Benjamin H. Shoemaker — Charles J. Hewson — Leon Becker — Charles Adams — William Vogt — Harry F. Meyers — Albert Saxer — Henry Holt- kamp— Mrs. Charles Lohr 132-133 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: Philadelphia, Boston, St. Louis 133 New York 139 Chicago 141 SEED TRADE— Proposal to Amend Agricultural Law of New York in Relation to Seeds — Notes 135 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Men of Action, Henry Venn — New Flower Stores. .136-137 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Rochester, St. Louis, Philadelphia 139 MISCELLANEOUS: Proposed Quarantine of Barberries 126 Belgium's Plight 126 Some Products Found Worthless 126 Floriculture at Cornell During Farmers' Week 127 A British View 127 Visitors' Register 133 Vegetable Show at Boston 134 Catalogues Received 135 News Notes 137 An English trade journalist A good time coming writing from London three weeks ago says : "Glad I am not the only individual who thinks that our trade is in for a good time. A well-known specialist is preparing for such period as fast as possible from stocks that were always large, and remarks in a letter that when the gardening element becomes free from the army "we shall have the time of our lives." There are so many things in gardens that have been neglected, and all that is wanted is the opportunity to make such as they were, or better!" This is most encouraging and shows that England after four; years of privation is enthusiastic for her gardens. The same spirit is already manifest here, (iood times are at hand. We were much surprised in perusing the Weil, well pages of a recent official department pub- lication to find the following bit of advice : "A bundle of rags fastened to a pole and soaked in kero- sine is an effective weal on to burn out nests of gregarious insects, as the apple tree tent caterpillar, fall web worm and others." Perhaps the author of the foregoing bit of advanced horticultural information will tell us what will happen to the tree limbs under this heroic treatment. We should like to see him undertake to put it into practice on the premises of any intelligent orchardist. We think it would be a case of the shot-gun or the watch dog, and would make a good movie film. We present in another part of this Ruthiessness paper an interesting letter for the con- var. sideration of our readers, who will, we americana feel sure, sympathize deeply with Mr. Sander in the predicament which threatens him and his fellow horticulturists across the seas. The name of Sander stands in the annals of hor- ticulture too high and too lustrous to be lightly passed over by the florists and gardeners of America, unmindful of the great debt which they owe to this enterprising man. In the orchid history of the last half century, he stands without a peer, and we know we speak to no unsympathetic ears when we ask every reader of Hor- ticulture to do what he can, by influence and appeal, to secure a modification of the new example of American autocracy, which if allowed to get by, will work so much ruin at home and abroad. "Et tu. Brute!" The wave of indignation and General condemnation protest at the action of the of quarantine No. 37 Federal Horticultural Board in excluding from importation into this country practically all nursery and florists' plants after June 1st is increasing in force daily. It is highly significant that the personnel of the Board does not include any one having much — if any — actual horti- cultural knowledge. We understand that the Board is comprised of entomologists, bacteriologists, and plant pathologists. Originally there was a horticulturist on the Board. Why was he removed? We do not believe that Congress ever intended that a quarantine should be established against practically all plants and against the whole world. This is what the quarantine established li\ the Board virtually does. As we understand the act it provided that quarantine should be established against localities or plants which might prove to be dangerous. It would seem that the Board had not only exceeded its authority but had done that which the act was not intended to do. It is unfortunate that the horticultural interests of the country are jeopardized by the drastic action of a Federal Board, which apparently has little sympathy with the interests which have been — perhaps none too wisely — placed within its power. February 8, 1919 HORTICULTURE 129 THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY At the 28th annual meeting of the American Carnation Society in Cleve- land, the craft was fairly well repre- sented from all sections of the coun- try. The directors and publicity com- mittees of the S. A. F. were present, stopping on their way to Detroit. Great credit is due the officials of the Carnation Society for their optimism amid the depressing con- ditions of last fall, and the gratifying success of the meeting is a just and fitting tribute to their perseverance and un- shakable faith in the future. The Business Meetings. President Strout called the initial session to or- der promptly at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening and proceeded at once with his address which showed a masterly grasp of pres- ent day conditions and contained several impor- tant recommendations. The annual report of secretary followed, which was a record of pro- nounced progress. Treas- urer F. E. DorneT being absent, his report was read by the secretary and displayed a healthy condition of the socie- ty's finances. Both Chi- cago and Cincinnati made a bid for the 1920 meeting, the latter with- drawing in favor of the former. Theodore Dor- ner, of Lafayette, Ind., was unanimously nomi- nated for president; C. W. Johnson, of Morgan Park, 111., was unani- mously chosen vice-presi- dent; A. F. J. Baur, of Indianapolis, Ind., was the "only choice for sec- retary, and likewise F. E. Dorner. of Lafayette, Ind., for treasurer. Carl Hagenberger and W. D. Howard were nominated for directors and C. W. Johnson and David S. Ward were unanimously nominated to succeed themselves as judges. Adam Kohan- kie, of Denver, Colorado, pointed out the justice of giving special consider- ation in the judging to exhibits which came from a long distance, which called forth considerable discussion, following which R. C. Kerr, of Hous- ton, Tex., offered the society a prize of $25.00 for the best keeping carna- tion at the next meeting, the offer be- ing accepted. The final business session convened at 10 o'clock Thursday morning and Theodore Dorxer, Lafayette, Ind. President-elect American Carnation Society was devoted largely to the discussion of the recommendations contained in the president's address, which had been committed for especial consid- eration. They were as follows; A fitting recognition of the services of members of the sociPty in the army, to carry out which, the secretary was instructed to send a resolution of thanks and appreciation to each indi- vidual member in the service; the giving of substantial assistance to English, French and Belgian growers of carnations to help them recover from the devastations caused by the war, to accomplish which a commit- tee, composed of Irwin Berterman, John Dunlop and J. F. Ammann was appointed; this committee was also instructed to register the emphatic disapproval of the society in connection with the recent drastic ruling of the Federal Horticultural Board, ex- cluding plants; the adop- tion of a uniform grading of stock, to be known as the American Carnation Society standard grading system, for which pur- pose C. W. Johnson, S. J. Goddard and E. Saunders were appointed as a com- mittee. David S. Ward gave an interesting ac- count of his experiences in the army in France. The matter of prices in their relationship to costs was given considerable discussion. Adam Ko- hankie, of Denver, Colo- rado, declared that with coal at $2.25 per ton in his section of the coun- try carnations could not be grown for profit at less than an average price of 3^0.; E. Saun- ders, of Lewiston, Me., who had paid $13.00 for his present supply of coal, thought that 6c. was the required average figure; with coal at $7.00 in Ontario. John Dunlop, of Toronto, placed the lowest average price at 3%c, while Karl Baum, of Knoxville, Tenn., as- serted 5c. to be about the proper average figure. Henry Penn, of Boston, addressed the meeting on the subject of publicity and George Asmus, of Chicago, made a plea for better co-operation, and uniform prices. The Secretary was instructed to cast the vote electing the officers who had been unanimously nominated at the previous meeting. In the contest between Carl Hagen- berger and W. D. Howard for the 130 HORTICULTURE February 8, 1919 directorship for three years, a ballot was taken, resulting in 15 votes for the former and 16 for the latter. A meeting of the directors of the society was announced for immediately follow- ing adjournment. Chicago was unani- mously chosen as the meeting place in 1920. The Banquet The crowning event of the meeting was the banquet, held on the evening of the. last day. The local committee planned to make it a feature and had prepared an excellent program of music, recitations, speeches and danc- ing. There were approximately 200 present and Herman Knoble was toast- master. Charles S. Strout had for his topic "Carnations," and handled it in a masterly manner. Theodore Dorner, president-elect for the coming year, selected the occasion for thanking the society for the honor bestowed upon him and made an earnest plea for the next meeting in Chicago. The subject assigned J. F. Ammann, was "Peace," and the S. A. F. president acquitted himself in his usual capable manner. George Asmus, speaking upon the "Past, present and future of the retail business," emphasized the necessity for better co-operation and superior business methods. William H. Gam- mage dealt with the many and in- tricate problems of reconstruction in a fine address entitled ."Our friends and neighbors." Charles H. Grakelow, the Philadelphia live wire, compli- mented the Cleveland Florists Club upon its great work and lauded the spirit of enterprise shown by it. Henry Penn, of Boston, spoke upon the subject nearest his heart — Pub- licity, in his accustomed convincing manner. Dancing was done between the courses and following the banquet, which proved very popular with both local, as well as visiting members. The Exhibits. While the exhibits were not large, they were never surpassed in quality; nor were they ever drawn from a greater distance. Dorner's wonderful new carnation. Laddie, was the real sensation, while Gude's splendid light pink sort, Democracy, was given much deserved praise. Strout's yellow seed- ling. Sunshine, is justly considered the best carnation of its color yet in- troduced. Brenkert's new variety, Denver, brought by Adam Kohankie, attracted much attention because of its great keeping qualities. Despite the long journey of 2,000 miles, it ap- peared as crisp and fresh as any car- nation in the show, and was as erect on the second day as on the first. W. D. Howard's very dark sort, Ber- nice, elicited much favorable com- ment, and its rich crimson hue added much to the general effect of the dis- play. Baur and Steinkamp's fine new introduction. Ruth Baur, which won the Dorner gold medal, shewed to splen- did advantage, and is sure to prove a valuable addition to the best commer- cial varieties. Some fine vases of such sterling sorts as Belle Washburn, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Pocahontas, White Enchantress and Enchantress Su- preme were shown, and are numbered among the prize winners. In addition to the competitive class- es there were a number of vases ar- ranged for effect and several table decorations staged by Cleveland retail florists. This was done for the pur- pose of demonstrating to the public the superb decorative qualities of the carnation, and although a somewhat new departure from the usual prac- tice, proved a very attractive and suc- cessful feature. Perhaps for the first time there were chrysanthemums on display, the variety being the Ham- burg Late White and Pink, shown by W. F. Kasting Co., Buffalo. A vase of Hill's new rose. Premier, and A. N. Pierson's Evelyn occupied prominent places and were immensely popular with the public, hundreds of whom evinced a lively interest in the ex- hibition. The Awards. There were about 4,000 blooms in the show, counting fourteen classes. The judging was late. The awards were : " One hundred blooms, any variety — Joseph H. Hill Co.. Richmond. Ind., A. C. S. gold medal, on Laddie; S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass., A. C. S. silver medal, also on Laddie. Fifty blooms, any undisseminated variety — Strout's, Biddeford, Me., S. A. F. silver medal, on Sunshine, formerly Seedling No. SOI); Jos. H. Hill Co., S. A. F. bronze medal, on Topsy. One hundred blooms, any undisseminated seedling — Baur & Steinkamp,' Indianapolis, Dorner gold medal, on Ruth Baur, formerly No. 414. Fifty blooms, any novelty to qualify for Dorner medal contest in 1020 — Strout's, on Sunshine; Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass., on Red Cross. Fifty blooms, any Beedling for certifi- cates of merit — Strout's, on Sunshine, scoring 80 points; Strout's, on White De- light, scoring 85 points. Twelve blooms, for preliminarv certificate —A. J. Stahelin, Redford, Mich., on No. 8A. scoring 85 points; A. J. Stahelin, on No. 20 L, scoring 85 points. One hundred blooms, any variety dis- seminated prior to July, 1918 — Jos. H. Hill Co.. on Laddie. Fiftv blooms, anv varietv disseminated prior to July, 1918— Jos. H. Hill Co., on Laddie. Vase arranged for effect ; 100 to 150 blooms — S. J. Goddard, silver cup offered by the Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co., value $75. Fifty blooms, not less than five varieties — Strout's. silver cup offered by Hitchings & Co. Fiftv blooms, anv white — J. F. Ammann Co.. Edwnrdsville. 111., first, on White En- chantress ; Pittsburgh Ctit Flower Co., Pittsburgh, second, on Matchless. Fifty blooms, any light pink — J. F. Am- mann. first, on Enchantress Supreme; George Brenkert. Denver, second : Gude Hfis. Co.. Washington, D. C. third, on Democracy. Fiftv blooms, anv dark pink — Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, first, on Mrs. C, W. Ward ; Bauer & Steinkamp, Indian- apolis, second on Rosalia. Fifty blooms, any red — Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. first, on Belle Washburn Fiftv blooms, any other color — Baur & Steinkamp, first, on Pocahontas. Sweepstakes in the preceding five color classes for fiftv blooms — Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. on Belle Washburn. R. J. Goddard. of Framingham. Mass. won the Fred Burkl prize of $10 for the best keeping vase of Carnations on ex- hibition with Laddie. Honorable mention was awarded as fol- lows: To Rose Premier, exhibited by E. G Hill Co., Richmond, Ind.; to Carnation Red c'r.iss. exhibited by Peter Fisher: to vase of mixed seedlings, exhibited by Joy Floral Co.. Nashville. Tenn. : to Hamburg chrysanthemums, exhibited by W. F. KaBt- ing Co., Buffalo; to vase of Carnation Lad- die, exhibited by J. M. Gasser Co., Cleve- land. JUDGES: Joseph J. Hill, John Dunlop, William Nicholson, C. S. Strout, David S. Ward. CARNATIONS. President Wilson speaks of "A tide in the hearts of men" setting toward better living conditions in all lands. A tide, gaining in strength, seems to be flowing through the hearts and minds of florists all across the land and car- nation men are feeling it perhaps more strongly than other members of the fraternity. This was brought out at the Cleveland meeting of the A. C. S., and a little run through the mid- dle west gives added force to the thought. Seedlings of promise and sports of more than usual interest were in evi- dence. Sections of the county rarely sending blooms or even growers to the anuual convention were represented by well grown flowers and enthusiastic members. Denver. Col., Knoxville. Tenn., Washington, D. C, and Bidde- ford, Maine, and most sections within' these points were well represented with new and interesting sorts. The Boston party had at least five seed- lings and two sports worthy of close observation and were awarded two cups, two medals, the gold for the best keeping winner and several close sec- onds. Laddie, which is doing as much as any variety since Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson to put the carnation in its proper place in the favor and respect of the buying public was shown at its best at Cleveland, winning the A. C. S. gold medal and the Fred Burki gold prize for the best keeping vase. Sunshine, the new yellow, won the S. A. F. & O. H. medal, ran a close second for keeping, and was given the place of honor at the speaker's table in the banquet hall where its color held strong under the artificial light. The work of the judges was received with especial satisfaction although some close decisions were made. Scores as high as ever awarded by the society were given and with the wide range of colors and splendid keeping qualities perhaps this 1919 meeting of the A. C. S. has done as much for the carnation as any of the larger exhib- its. Cutting of the newer sorts were in demand; thousands more than were offered could have been disposed of. CHARLES S. STROUT. Baltimore, Md. — Henry Baynes has purchased the business of B. C. Fox, 733 Columbia Ave. February 8, 1919 II o KTICULT 0 RE 131 CARNATION DEMOCRACY. Photograph ta We here present a photograph of a house of Gude Bros.' sensational new "Democracy" carnation. The photo- graph will speak for itself and no comment is necessary. Gude Bros, are not offering any stock for sale at this time. Mr. Gude is of the opinion that this is the best money maker extant. They ken January 120, 1919, by Gude Bros., Wash are growing three houses of this con- taining twenty-five thousand plants and the cut for the past four months has been more than anybody could ask. None of these flowers have been sold for less than sixteen dollars a hundred and the great majority of them retailed at from three to five dollars per dozen. This is the carnation that took the ington. D. C. first prize over all comers at the Grand Central Palace in New York last spring and was on exhibition for the carnation lovers to see and examine in Cleveland, Ohio, last week. The color also is in a class by it- self reminding one of that magnifi- cent glowing light pink peony. For wedding work and funeral clusters it is perfect. GARDENERS' CONFERENCE AT PITTSBURGH. The gardeners' conference, held at the Hotel Chatham, Pittsburgh, Jan- uary 30th, under the auspices of the Pittsburgh and vicinity members of the National Association of Gardeners, brought together a representative gathering of gardeners from western Pennsylvania. Following the reception from tj to 6.30 o'clock, David Fraser of Pitts- burgh, chairman of the conference, in- troduced Robert Weeks of Cleveland, president of the national association, who spoke on the "Gardener's Relation to his Employer," presenting the sub- ject in a very able manner. After a discussion of Mr. Weeks' address, Mr. Adolph Kruhm was in- troduced by the chairman to speak on the inconsistencies of the plant import exclusion aot and he presented some incontrovertible facts on the absurd- ities of the measure, which were em- bodied in some correspondence that passed between the Federal authori- ties and' himself. A general discus- sion ensued which resulted in the pass- ing of a resolution, instructing the secretary of the national association to wire a strong protest to Secretary Houston of the Department of Agricul- ture. Mr. Wm. Falconer, that venerable gardener of Pittsburgh, was the next speaker who chose as his subject the "Gardener and His Profession," re- viewing the work of professional gar- deners in this country. Mr. Falconer referred to a number of men, holding high positions in the public service and commercial fields, who came from the ranks of private gardeners. M. C. Ebel, secretary of the national association, spoke on the activities of the National Association of Gardeners and its general purposes. At the conclusion of the addresses of the evening, a buffet supper was served which was preceded by a social hour. The conference was in charge of a local committee of which David Fra- ser was chairman and James Barnet of Sewickley, secretary. The following protest was tele- graphed to Secretary Houston at Washington after the conference. "At a conference of the National Association of Gardeners held in this city, which association represents the profession of gardening in this coun- try, a resolution was adopted most em- phatically protesting against the plant import exclusion act, known as Quar- antine Bill No. 37, as being not only most unfair, unreasonable, and detri- mental to American ornamental horti- culture but also most inconsistent in its construction, casting a slur on the ability and intelligence of American entomologists and pathologists, which reflection, strange as it may seem, ap- pears to have the approval of the scientists themselves. The resolution urges that you reconsider this arbitra- ry act which is certainly not in har- mony with the spirit of democracy our government is endeavoring to intro- duce to the whole world." 132 PI 0 K T I C U L T U R E February 8, 1919 Obituary Mrs. E. M. Gill. Mrs. Ellen M. Gill, well known for half a century as a local florist in Medford, Mass., and in all the affairs of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety until the last few years of senile infirmity, died at her home in Medford on January 30, in her nine- tieth year. She was born in Boston in 1830, and was proud to trace her direct descent from John and Pris- cilla Alden of Mayflower fame. She moved to Medford in 1854 where in 1871 she built her first greenhouse, since that time she has been a con- tributor to the shows of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society at practi- cally every exhibition large or small, of cut flowers, baskets, bouquets, etc.. and was one of the most widely known of the frequenters of the society's meetings and shows. She was intense- ly interested in flowers and loved them for their own sake. Within a few years the Gardeners' & Florists' Club voted her an honorary member. She was also a member of the Ladies S. A. F. She leaves her son, George B. Gill, and two daughters, Miss Eliza M. Gill and Miss Adeline B. Gill of this city. The funeral took place at 2 Satur- day afternoon. John T. Milliken. We regret to announce the death of John T. Milliken, largest stockholder of the St. Louis Wholesale Cut Flower Co. He owned a range of greenhouses at Crescent, Mo., of over 100,000 feet of glass and produced some of the finest Russell Roses sent to the St. Louis market. He died Friday, Jan- uary 31. The body was cremated and his ashes buried at Bell Fountaine Cemetery, Feb. 2. Newman S. Wax. Newman S. Wax died at his home in Boston, Mass., Sunday, Feb. 2, in his 90th year. Mr. Wax was the oldest florist in Boston in years of business when he retired some time ago. Un- til recently he was active. Mr. Wax came to this country a young man and made his home in Boston for more than 60 years. He was born in Ger- many, but became a citizen soon after his arrival here. It is believed a contributing cause of his death was grief occasioned by the report of the recent death of his daughter, Mme Flora Welldon, a noted opera singer, in Paris, who had de- ^iTIT A RT T OW fO Ca" the attention of the Orchid lovers of ° * UAn * tlU" \*\Jt America to their enormous stock of HYBRID ORCHIDS Comprising many of the finest forms of BRASSO CATTLEYA and BRASSO L1KLIA CATTLEYA8, LAELIA CATTLFAAS and CATTLEYAS; CYMBIDIUM8 bearing long spikes of flower of great lasting qualities; CY'PRIPEDIUMS, choicest large flowered and free flowering types; ODONTIODA8, graceful spikes of many new shades of color; ODONTOGLOS8UM8, beautiful large flowered hybrids; SOI'HKO CATTLKVAS and SOFIIRO LAELIA CATTLEYAS of the qui'te new red colors, many of which have received highest Awards from the Orchid Societies of Great Britain — together with many thousands of WELL, KNOWN species and HYBRIDS specially suitable to ensure a good supply of cut flowers throughout ttii- year or for any special season as desired. Catalogues Free on Application, or Exact Quotations by Correspondence. ORCHID NURSERY JARVISBROOK, SUSSEX (Between Tunbridge Wells and Brighton), ENGLAND Head Office for Correspondence BUSH HILL PARK, NEAR LONDON. MIDDLESEX, ENGLAND Telephone, Enfield 1. Cables: Orchids, Enfield, England. voted herself to war work from the day that France entered the war, con- tinuing until its close. Mr. Wax is survived by his wife, Rosalie; one XT*** it At ,'JM Mrs. E. M. Gill daughter, Mme Frances Leichtentritt; four sons, George, Henry, Samuel and Martin. Joseph MacGregor. Joseph MacGregor, superintendent of the Edgar T. Scott estate at Lans- downe, Pa., for many years, passed away on February 1st, aged 71. Mr. Macgregor was a gardener of the old school born and bred in the business and from first to last an enthusiast in it. He was a prominent exhibitor and prize winner at all the big Philadel- phia shows and in later years when partly retired took a keen delight in the judging end and in doing his share in the work of the various com- mittees. A man of sterling character, amiable personality and well liked by everyone he will be long remembered and we all delight in dropping a flow- er of thought and admiration to his record of a well spent lifetime. Matthew Richmond. Matthew Richmond, superintendent on the estate of W. B. Cochrane, died from pneumonia at his home in Charles avenue, Baltimore, on Janu- ary 23d. Mr. Richmond was formerly in charge of the Halliday Bros.' green- houses on North avenue, and was well known among the members of the S. A. F., especially the bowling element. At the time of the conven- tion held in Baltimore, 1911, he was in charge of the Fifth Regiment Ar- mory where the trade exhibit was staged. He leaves a widow and three sons. Benjamin H. Shoemaker. The infirmities of age caused the death Tuesday, Feb. 4, at his residence, No. 535 Church lane, Germantown, of Benjamin H. Shoemaker, retired manufacturer of glass, and for 21 years president of the Pennsylvania Hospital, aged 91 years. He is sur- vived by two daughters, two sons, 10 grandchildren and four great grand- children. The funeral was held Thurs- day afternoon. Charles J. Hewson. We regret to learn of the death of Charles J. Hewson, a florist of Buf- falo, N. Y., of pneumonia. Mr. Hew- son was a long time follower of the florist business, growing sweet peas and carnations of high quality, and was widely known and respected in the florist trade of Buffalo. He was a member of the Buffalo Florists' Club. The business will be continued by his widow. Leon Becker. Leon Becker, lessee of the Hawarth Greenhouses in Farmington, Ct., which were damaged to the extent of $5,000 by fire recently, died on Jan. 26th in a sanitarium in New York city, where he had been placed since the fire. Since that time. Mr. Becker, who was February 8, 1919 irORTICULTUEE 133 a sufferer from diabetes, had been in an extremely nervous state. He leaves a wife and four small children. Charles Adams. Charles Adams, of Butte, Mont., died on Jan. 5th of influenza. He was for- merly employed as foreman of the Salt Lake Floral Co. and had attained a wide reputation as a good grower and an esteemed member of the craft. He leaves a widow and one daughter, also one son who is with the army of occupation abroad. William Vogt. William Vogt, of Camden. X. J., was struck by an auto when in Philadel- phia, January 22d, and died on the night following from injuries received. Mr. Vogt was 64 years of age and highly esteemed. He has conducted the flower business for some years past since the death of his father. Harry F. Meyers. Harry F. Meyers, of Delphi, Ind., died recently from an attack of pneu- monia, leaving a widow and four chil- dren. Mr. Meyers has been in busi- ness in Delphi for nine years, and as- sociated latterly with Edwin Baum. Albert Saxer, Albert Saxer, having a retail flower store in Frankford, Pa., died recently from the result of an attack of influ- enza. He is survived by a widow and one son. Henry Holtkamp. One of the old florists of the town died at Dallas, Tex., on January 12th. He is survived by his widow, two sons and one daughter. Mrs. Charles Lohr. Mrs. Charles Lohr, wife of Charles Lohr, of Mount Vernon, N. Y., died on January 22d of pneumonia. ST. LOUIS. Wednesday, February 5th the Vic- tory banquet to be given by the florists of St. Louis and vicinity at Planters Hotel promises to be a very elaborate affair. A general get together gather- ing will take place. J. Wm. Patton, formerly with Webb Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co., will shortly open a retail store right in the wholesale district. H. G. Berning and wife have re- turned from Cleveland where they were in attendance at the American Carnation Society Convention. New Albany, Ind.— The range of greenhouses of the F. Walker Co. has been leased to G. L. Nance. Young Treies Xfttle XEtee jfarms, FRArsGsHAM- We have millions of growing EVERGREEN AND DECIDUOUS TREES complete in grades and sizes. Write for Price List Seedlings and Transplants, Firs, Junipers, Arborvitae, Pines, Spruces, Maples, Ash, Oaks, Lindens, Elms, etc. & American Forestry Go. £Er «± <£> ROSES Breck-Robinson Nursery Co., Place your reserve orders now. GOOD STOCK will be scarce at planting time. We offer strong 2-year plants, dormant or potted. LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON. The suhject for discussion at the February meeting of the Horticultural Club of Boston was Carnations and the recent convention. Arnold Janiten has retired from the firm of Janiten & Wollrath, successors of Fred Matheson at Clematis Brook, Waltham, Mass. The firm will hence- forth be known as Wollrath & Sons. A recent letter from E. H. Wilson, at that time in Korea, brings the in- teresting news that he is booked to sail from Yokohama for America on Friday, Feb. 7th, having completed his mission of plant discovery in that country. PHILADELPHIA. There was a family celebration in the Burton household at Chestnut Hill on the 28th of January. Gran'pop John's 67th came along that evening and the folks at home had something to say about it. While we are not one of the clan, we take the liberty of voicing the sentiments of thousands of outsiders and in voicing our and their sentiments with "Many Happy Re- turns." STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for oar list. Th.pONAJU) A P-T—l WESTGROVI IsJOffESCO. \w\ PENN..U.S.A. tUlnmt tji: Twm. Aatola. W [»«.,, VWrW Wt *n tuburibtrl t* tki Nurstrymtn's Fund fir Morhtt D/v/le/mtnt VISITORS' REGISTER Philadelphia — W. Cowperthwaite, Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn, (on his way home from the front). T. O'Con- ner, Providence, R. I.; Charles Robin- son, Boston; Samuel McClements, Pittsburgh, Pa.: Max Schling, New York City. New York — Paul R. Klingsporn, Chi- cago; Geo. B. Hart, Rochester; Pat- rick Welch, Boston; E. P. Tracey, Al- bany; G. X. Amrhyn, New Haven; Mr. and Mrs. Philip Breitmeyer, their son, Harry Breitmeyer, just returned from service abroad, and Mrs. Gray, all of Detroit, Mich. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE GLADIOLUS BULBS NAMED VARIETIES AND MIXTURES IN \ I.I, SIZES. Surplus Quantities at Bargain Prices. MAINE BULB AND FLOWER GROWERS LEWISTON, MAINE SpedaTnts in Specimen Stock for Landscape Work Hardy Rhododendrons, Aialeas, Boxwoods, Hollies and a Complete Lino of Coniferous Evergreens. WRITS FOR PRICES Cottage Garden* Nwaeraet, lac. EUREKA CALIFORNIA CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS MADISON, IM.J. THK National Nurseryman The oldest and best established journal for nurserymen. Circula- tion among the trade only. Pub- lished monthly. Sub§cription price $1.50 per year. Foreign subscrip- tions, $2.00 per year. In advance. Sample copy free upon application from those in the trade enclosing their business card. National Nurseryman Pub. Co., jk. HATBORO, PA. 134 II ORTICULTU It E February 8, 191? VEGETABLE SHOW AT BOSTON. In connection with the First Annual Public Meeting of the State Depart- ment of Agriculture to be held at Bos- ton in Horticulture Hall on February 11, 12, 13 and 14, 1919, the Department offers the following prizes for exhibits of vegetables, to be competed for under the following regulations: CLASS I. Limited Collection Exhibit from Mar- ket Gardeners' Association of Massachusetts. Collection of ten vegetables to in- clude at least two greenhouse crops, to he selected from the following list: Beets, carrots, parsnips, turnips, win- ter radishes, salsify, horse radish, cabbage, celery, leeks, onions, squash, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, spinach, parsley, mint, cress, forced rhubarb. These to be exhibited by es- tablished associations of Massachu- setts vegetable growers; all products to have been grown during 1918-1919, by members of the respective associa- tions. Not less than six (6) specimens of each kind to be included in the com- petitive exhibit. A free use of decora- tive vegetables allowed in so far as the 6 x 10 space allowed for each exhibit will permit. Quality, 80 per cent, and display, 20 per cent., to be the basis for judging the exhibits. All exhibits muet he in place by 12 o'clock noon, February 10th. Each vegetable must be marked with the variety name, and the collec- tion by a card, 8 inches by 12 inches, giving the name of the association making the exhibit. First, $50; sec- ond, $30; third, $15; fourth, $5; total, $100. CLASS II. Exhibit of vegetables selected for seed production by individuals in 1919 — Parent seed stock of carrots, beets, parsnips, squash, one class for each, 12 specimens required, excepting squash, of which 4 specimens re- quired; uniformity, trueness to type, market quality, table quality, freedom from disease, to be basis for judg- ment. First, each class, $5; second, $3; third, $1. i LASS 111. Exhibit of vegetable seed grown in 1918— Section A to consist of not less than one pound of cleaned seed, grown in 1918 by a Massachusetts vegetable grower for his own use. To be judged according to color, plump- ness, freedom from impurities, uni- formity. Seed must be of one of the following kinds: beet, carrot, onion, parsnip, radish, spinach. First, $5; second, $3. Section B to consist of not less than one ounce of cleaned seed, grown in 1918 by a Massachusetts vegetable grower for his own use. To be judged as for Class A. Seed must be one of the following kinds: cabbage, celery, dandelion, lettuce, pepper, tomato, turnip. First, $5; sec- ond, $3; third, $1. All seed to be the property of the respective exhibitor on request, other- wise to become the property of the State Department of Agriculture. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The Newport Horticultural Society has voted to have a flower show in the Convention Hall at Newport Beach on June 25 and 26. The State Florists' Association of Indiana held a meeting on Feb. 4th at the establishment of Smith & Young Co., Indianapolis. The eleventh annual exhibition and convention of the American Sweet Pea Society will be held in co-operation with The Horticultural Society of New York at the Musuem of Natural His- tory, New York City. The officers of the New Orleans Gardeners' Club were unanimously re- elected for the coming year at the meeting of the club held January 2. A pleasant social gathering and sup- per followed the business meeting. The following officers have been elected by the New Bedford (Mass.) Horticultural Society: L. J. Hathaway, Jr., president; Joseph A. Nolet, vice- president; Walter K. Smith, financial secretary; J. M. Taber, secretary; Walter A. Luce, treasurer. The Western Association of Nur- serymen, who held their annual con- vention at Kansas City, elected offi- cers as follows: president. Earl D. Needham, Des Moines, la.; vice-presi- dent, E. P. Bernardin, Parsons, Kan.; secretary-treasurer, Geo. \V. Holsin- ger, Rosedale, Kan.; executive com- mittee, C. G. Marshall, Arlington, Neb.; C. C. Mayhew, Sherman. Tex.; E. E. May, Shenandoah, la.; J. H. Skinner, Topeka, Kan.; H. D. Simp- son, Vincennes, Ind. m< Providence, R. I. — Many contemplat- ed improvements in the parks of Providence by Supt. F. C. Green will have to be abandoned if the Federal Horticultural Board's embargo on im- ported decorative plants is sustained. Mr. Green filed a protest against this governmental action some weeks ago, since when he has placed the matter in the hands of Congressman Stiness. Providence, R. I.— Charles S. Mac- nair has been elected a member of the Providence Chamber of Commerce. Bare jour plants and treea. Juat the thing for greenhouse and outdoor uae. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrlps, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mltea, AntB, etc., without Injury to planta and without odor. Used according to direction, our stand- ard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops by lnaects. Non-polaonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists have used It with wonderful results. Destroys Lice In Poultry Houses, Fleas on pogs and all Domestic Pets. Excellent aa a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Dilute with water 30 to 60 parts. Vi Pint, 3iir. ; Pint, 50o. ; Quart, 90c. ; Vz Gallon, $1.50; Gallon, $2.60; 6 Gal- lon Can, $10.90; 10 Gallon Can, $20.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY list S. 421 W. Hiiniton St, IUtl-.ni, K. Tha Recogntzrd Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrlps and soft scale. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, 12.50. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, fl.OO: 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. Arphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON. N. J. WIZARD CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Fnliei'laed or Nnredded Cattle Manure Pulverised Sheep Manure The Florists' standard ol uniform blah quality for over ten years - Specify: WIZARD BRA' your Supply Jfmist order, _< .. JID in your Supply House order, or write as direct for prices and freight rates. PULVERIZED MANURE CO. Union StMk Yard, Ohtaac* THE When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE February 8, 1919 HORTICULTURE 135 SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION Offloera — President, F. W. Bolftano, Washington, D. O. ; First Vice-President, Wm. m >m m ' A' >■•" "' ms '-1' '»vs m m m m > & m Wsvgs Four New Giant Stocks GREENHOUSE SAVED SEED LENOX PINK LENOX MAUVE LENOX WHITE Each color separate. Tr. pkt. 25c; J/a oz. $1.25 The LENOX STOCKS are great improvements on the Beauty of Nice Strain. They bloom in four to five months from sowing and under good cultivation, (disbudded), attain a height of 2J/2 to 3 feet, producing a gigantic flower spike bearing beautiful large double flowers, the actual seed of- fered above has produced as much as 85 % doubles. 2Cvtl)ur (LBoiirington (tto.^m. 128 Chambers Street Seedsmen NEW YORK CITY i 1 I I 1 I I I We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farm at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations in every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynea Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., * 166 Counter of k* BIdf., Bottom, Maw. a hearing would not be necessary and the bill could be adopted. As soon as you have received a copy of the bill, would be glad to have your views on the same. Yours very truly Marshall H. Dubvea New York State Correspondent Ameri- can seed Trade Association. P. O. Box 202, City Hall Station, New York. N. Y. Notes. Buffalo, N. Y. — Geo. B. Egerton suc- seeds C. H. Manley as manager of the Harvard Seed Co. Brandon, Manitoba — A. E. McKenzie Company are building an extension to their seed warehouse. It is of con- crete and steel construction. Oskaloosa, la. — The seed department of the A. E. Peasley business has been purchased by H. H. McVeigh, who will open a large seed store at 118 High Ave. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York — Thorburn's Seeds, 1919. This is the annual Spring catalogue of this emi- nent house founded in 1802, and we think it is better than ever. There are quite a few novelties and special- ties in vegetable and flower seeds, showing that the business is gradual- ly coming into progressive condition once more after the years of turmoil. Messrs. Thorburn's catalogue is ex- ceedingly well printed and the classi- fication of the different departments is excellent. The illustrations are well placed and attractive. Altogeth- er, it ought to make a good Spring business getter. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. — Michell's Wholesale Price List for Market Gardeners and Florists. This publication includes both vegetable and flower seeds as well as a very complete list of florists' and garden- ers' sundries. W. W. Johnson & Sons, Ltd., Bos- ton, Eng. — Abridged wholesale cata- logue of high class vegetable seeds for 1918-1919. 136 no irncuLTUHE February 8, 1919 IN THE National Capitol It jonr serrlee to dellTer Fl«*wers •r Hfiljm •■ Order by Tele- jrmph or otherwli*. Prompt ■tellable Serrioe. GEORGE H. COOKE Consentient Ave. end I. St. WASHINGTON, D .0. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. IM KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Order* to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member FlorleU' Tele«-raph Delivery DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders froin any part of the country to New York City Writ* ar Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1552-16(53 Colnmbm KOTTMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Alto Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Bill 7BS Out-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Amo. ADAM SEKENGER FLORIST mnew!¥reet. BANGOR, MB. We Cooer all Point* in Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 36 Dorrance Street Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Of Interest to Retail Florists MEN OF ACTION. Just a ward of commendation to the delegates of the S. A. F., at our meet- ing just held at Hotel Statler, Pres. J. F. Ammann in the chair. If the florists generally throughout the coun- try could have seen the earnestness and zeal with which the various mem- bers of the different committees per- formed their duties, they would feel the needs of the S. A. F. as the guard- ian angel of the various affiliated as- sociations. Two things loomed up largely at this session: The publicity campaign and its work and the bill for prohibit- ing any further importation of plants, bulbs, etc., after June 1st, 1919. They were both discussed fully and acted upon in a manner befitting their im- portance. Everybody present entered into the spirit of the problems and they should both bear fruit as the evidence of the meeting will prove later. The floral craft of the country may feel very proud of the achieve- ment of the various committees in their deliberation on every topic of national importance, so that their various interests will be looked after and right here, it may be said that our Washington representative, William F. Gude, is looking after all interests of the Society in the Capital City. The meetings held were of vital interest and every director was "on the job at all times." A great deal of credit is due the Detroit Florists' Club, and also to Philip Breitmeyer, for the most gen- erous hospitality shown the directors and guests during our stay in Detroit. The meetings held will linger a long time in the minds of those present, both for the enthusiasm and volume of good that will come of the activities to follow, and which will be produc- tive of beneficial results to all florists. Our Campaign of "Say it with flow- ers" has taken on wonderful impetus, so much so that your committees have raised the slogan of $100,000.00 for WILSON BROOKLYN [NEW YORK Main Store S 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 Madison Ave. at 48th Street I GUARANTEE SATISFACTION MEMBER F\ T. O. A. DARDS- FLORIST Established at N. E. Cor. of Madison Ave, and 44th St., New York, for 44 Years QUALITY, SERVICE, FAIR PRICES Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery W. S. S. BUY WAR War Saving Stamps SAVING STAMPS issued by the U. S. Gov. JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS— Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We eoTer all Michigan points and g—4 sections of Ohio, Indiana and Caauidau Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. fc>U£XE BROS CO l*V«F STfw •AjOWCTOlot GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Telegraph Delivery WORCESTER, MASS. Full stock of Fine Flowers for Valentines. Take the order, large or small, we will fill it. Randall's Flower Shop 22 Pearl Street THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. ALBANY, N. V. FLOWER DELIVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Member! Florists' Telegraph Delivery G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Meeier Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asst. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Member Florists' Telernapb Delivery NO ORDERS ACCEPTED FOB LKM THAN S5.00 DANKER Albany, New York The beet of F. T. D. Service always February 8, 1919 II OH T 1 CULTURE 137 CHICAGO Send Your Order* to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member FloruU' Telegraph Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Delivery Service THOS. F. GALVIN I NO. IICIAf VnDI/ 561 Fifth Ave. llsCff lUnlV Vanderbllt Hotel BACTAU * p"rh Street DUO I UN 799 BoyUton Street lilhsriii ti Stiimrs u. ill Esttm relets Orders Filled Day or Nlfht for CLEVE and State of Ohio Complete Stock. Rerular discount to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. ISM W. 35th 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 5S23 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Memieri ej F. T. D. Aeeociatien. Retail Deliveries to central Hndson Blver points. Telegraphic Order. WOOD BROS. riHHKILL, N. T. S. A. ANDERSON 4-40 Main St., Buffalo, N. V. ANDEBSON service means fresh, sturdy •took and prompt deliveries in BUFFALO, LOCKFOBT, NIAGARA FALLS and WESTERN NEW TOBK. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST THOMAS ROUND, Nahant, Mam. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop HABBT I. RANDALL. Proprietor. Member Florists' To Us, rap h Detlvory 1919 for our publicity campaign, and those present at the meeting raised their subscriptions above last year, so enthusiastic were they all. The Society of American Florists and O. H. are surely doing a wonder- ful work-getting behind this campaign — and have subscribed $5,000 as their part of this year. Now, let all florists, retailers, whole- salers and growers alike, get in line and show the same spirit, the spirit of "all for one and one for all." Send your subscription now and It will be one of the best investments for expenditure you ever made. Yours very truly, Henry Penn, Chairman, National Publicity Com. NEW FLOWER STORES. Rochester, Minn. — Emil Rieple. Hempstead, N. Y. — R. J. Rogers, Main St. Portland, Ore. — Maryland Florists, Boyle and Maryland Aves. Salt Lake City, Utah— Sanders Flor- al Co., Main and South 2nd St. Arkansas City, Kan. — A. C. Floral Co., retail store on Summit St. Moultrie, Ga. — Moultrie Floral & Greenhouse Co., a down-town retail store. Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y.— Victory Florist, 2851 Church Ave.; Christ Rotas, 198 Flatbush Ave. NEWS NOTES. Baltimore, Md. — George J. Muhly will open shortly a new wholesale es- tablishment, dealing in flowers and supplies, at 512 St. Paul street. St. Paul, Minn. — The rose houses of J. Christensen on Dale street, which have been closed for the winter, have been reopened. Toronto, Ont. — A. Sheridan has ac- quired the growing establishment of Colin Nesbitt, and on account of poor health has given up his retail store on Yonge St. Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. DeUvsrtas of Flowers asm n.ato la FALL Kivitt and • territory. J EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, The FlorUt We deliver by automobile In East, West and South Orange, also Olen Ridge, Mont- clalr, Bloomneld, Newark and New York. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Mimtir Plcriitt Telegraph Delivery Aiteciatit* NOTICE INITIALS. We kavi one Uore enlr THE I. M. GASSER COMPANY, OJEVEL4N! Euclid Avenue The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO DellTored on nrall or telegraph order for any onnaglnn. In any part of tho Doanlniea. JOHN H. DUNLOP •-!• West Adelaide St. - TORONTO. ONT HESS & SWOBODA FLORIST* Telephones 1601 and L 15St 1415 Farnum St. OMAHA, NEB. Efficient Delivery- Service ALL BOSTON 8TJBCBB8 JOHN McKENZIE 1927 Mass. Ave., CAMBRIDGE, MASS PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. GRAKELOW EH Everything in FlotfJB Broad Street at Cumberland The Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLI8, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member Florists' Telefraph Delivery DENVER. COLORADO 138 II 0 R T I C U L T U H E February 8, 1919 ROOTED CARNATION GUTTINGS We have ready for immediately delivery in large quantity C. W. WARD MATCHLESS BEACON ALICE $35.00 per 1000 Can also furnish most any other variety. THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus New Crop, Greenhouse Grown Seed. Per 100, 45c. ; per 1000, $3.50. PRIMULA OBGONICA GRANDIFLORA Home grown. Saved by florists who know their l'ii vi iicss. Ready now. GIGANTEA ROSEA. Seed saved from plants with larpe flower trusses and a beautiful shade of pink. Trade pkt., (about 1,200 seeds), $1.50. MIXED COLORS Trade pkt., 50c; 1-32 oz., J1.25 Ready for Shipment Now Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 RICHMOND.. $10.00 $90.00 MILADY $10.00 «M).0O Will have other varieties later. Write for prices. 166 N. W.baih Ave. CHICAGO BENCH GROWN ROSES A. HENDERSON & CO., EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 - 21 Ruiteid St., Ph.l.oelpki., Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Seasonable Vanities ef Cut Flowers H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Manufacturers and Importers 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE PLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E. G.HILL CO. Wholesale Florists WIOHMOND, IND. ft— aatln HarUeslfu* who, wrttlac. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Cailmmta S*Uelted Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 264 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The Haute for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN Kf~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 -V IF You Want Anything from Boston Get It From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Order* With Um ■HENRY bVI. ROBINSON & CO. 2 vVinthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. WHOLESALE FLOWBR MARKETS - . trade prices -p., 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am Beauty, Special . . ■ " " Fancy and Extra " " No. s and culls... Russell Hadlev Mock, Key Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, HiUingdon Killarney, Key, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst , Carnation* Ca 1 1 ley as • • • Lilies, Longif lorum Lilies, Specioeum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Violets Narcissus Calendula Sweet Peas Gardenias Ad inn 1 1! m Smilax • Asparagui Plumosus. & Spren. (100 Bchs.) . BOSTON Feb. 6 ST. LOUIS Feb. 3 PHO-A. Feb. 3 50.00 33-O0 10.00 12.00 12.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 l.oo 8.00 4.00 50.00 16.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 ■*5 3.00 2.00 2. CO to 75.00 50,00 20.00 25.00 25. 00 to, 00 20.00 20.0c 30.00 20.00 6.00 75.00 25. CO SO. OO 8.00 12.00 1.00 1.00 33-00 to 4 .00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to lOO.OO to 1.50 to 15,00 to 50.00 50.00 30.00 1 a. 00 12. 00 5 00 5-o» 10.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 5 OO 60.00 8.00 8.00 •50 3.00 3.00 20.00 40 00 6o,oo 40. CO 20.00 25.00 to.oo i',.CO 1 5. CO 10.00 to 15x0 to 25.00 to 8 .op lo 73.00 to 20.00 to to to to so.oo 30.00 95.00 IO.OO IO.OO to 100. eo to 75 -oo to 40.00 40.00 40.00 to to IO.OO to IO.OO to .75 to 6.00 to 5.00 tO 2.CS to to 1.50 to 30.00 to 100.00 10.00 10.00 6.00 40.se 10.00 6.00 15.00 1.00 6.00 8.00 1.50 50. eo 1.50 50.00 to to to to to 95.00 S5.00 95.00 u .OO 50.00 S5.00 8. S3 to to to tO 2O.C0 to x.50 to 6.00 to 10.00 to 3.00 to 60. eo to .a.oo to 23.00 to 60.00 J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers ROSES, CARNATIONS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK Shipping order* have moat careful attention al way. William F. Kasting Co. Wholesale FT 5e8570 WASHINGTON STREET rjrlmtm BUFFALO, N. Y. February 8, 1919 HORTICULTUEE 139 Flower Market Reports WHOLES ALB FLOWER MARKETS - nADEFnca-^^i5^Ki only The market has taken BOSTON quite a slump during the past week and trade has fallen oft to a marked extent for the first time since last September. With a more abundant supply of flowers of every description appearing in the market each day and a shortening up in the demand the inevitable result has followed and prices have reached a level that in former years would be called normal. The quality of stock being received is excellent and roses still remain the popular favorite. Car- nations are also about the best that have been seen and violets have also improved. Lilies are scarce and with gardenias are the only items in the list that have held to their former prices. Sweet peas and bulbous stock ■while becoming more plentiful still continue to move slowly. Prices are holding firm CHICAGO with a tendency to in- crease rather than de- crease as Valentine's day approaches, bringing increasing demand for high grade stock. Last year the florists were unanimous in calling this holi- day the greatest of its kind that the trade had ever known and with the return of peace and the thousands of boys home again, and the special ad- vertising campaign in its behalf, the indications are for even larger results this St. Valentine's day. The shortage of stock in practically all lines continues a marked feature. Roses are off crop and the reduced space devoted to carnations makes these two staples fall below the regu- lar demand. Spring bulbous stock in pans make a good showing in the re- tail windows and add to the cut flower sections. The cooler weather has been in favor of the violet growers. Lilies are more plentiful but not yet suffi- cient for the demand. The funeral trade continues to be exceedingly ac- tive and every particle of stock is used up each day in the great demand for sprays, designs, etc. Business is excellent. CINCINNATI The supply is rather short while the de- mand is heavy and all receipts are bringing top prices. The call for stock from out of town is heavy. Roses have become very scarce. Receipts are far below normal and do not begin to care for all demands for them. Carnations are becoming scarce and all that come into the market clear readily. The cut of lilies has shortened somewhat dur- ing the past week. The receipts in sweet peas, however, are on the in- crease and many excellent blooms are finding their way into the market and Roiel Am. Beauty, Special 11 '* Fancy and Extra. " " No. i and culls.. . Russet! Haaley Euler, Mock Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hillingdon Killarney, Key, Taft Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations C.ttley.i Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Lily of th. Valley Snapdragon PITTSBURG Feb. J Violate Narcissus Calendula Sweet Peas Gardenia* Adiaatum Smilax Asparaa-us Plu. or Spren. (too Bhs. ) meet with an excellent demand. Bul- bous stock sells well and includes daf- fodils, paper white narcissus, freesias, yellow narcissus, Dutch hyacinths and a few tulips. Other offerings are snap- dragon, callas, a few rubrum lilies, or- chids, violets, calendula, forget-me-not and wallflower. Stock still con- ROCH ESTER, N. Y. tinues scarce in some items. Carnations are good but none too plentiful. Lilies are among the short items. Some good callas are seen. Roses have been scarce. Violets are good and sell well. Freesias and pa- per whites are in light supply. Tulips, daffodils, Roman hyacinths, baby prim- roses, calendulas and snapdragons sell well. Smilax is off crop and as- paragus is very scarce. The market holds up ST. LOUIS well. Carnations and roses still holding up in prices. Violets and sweet peas are increasing in quantity but as yet in no great over supply. There is also a good demand for all greens and flor- ists' supplies. Market here PHILADELPHIA remains on a pretty even keel — about the same as it has been for the past three of four weeks. Carnations were rather more plentiful on Monday and Tuesday but at the end of the week the market was back to its old neat and thrifty condition. Roses generally are scarce, some pretty nice stock in American Beauty coming in. Cattleyas are still very good — the dark- er forms of Trianae being the feature — and go well. The daffodil has made its appearance with the first cuts of the early French Trumpet Majors — very good flowers, both as to size and substance. Baltimore, Md. — John G. Vincent, the youngest son of R. Vincent, Jr., has recently undergone a serious oper- ation, but we are glad to say he is now improving rapidly. NEW YORK. Robert Whitaker has taken the po- sition in charge of the flower stand of the new Hotel Commodore on East 42nd street. The 12th annual ball of the Greek- American Florists' Association will be held at the Palm Garden on Feb. 27th. The usual good time is prom- ised. Jasper R. Lewis, for the past two and one-half years with Ralph M. Ward & Co., 25 Murray street, New York, announces the severance of his connection with that house this month. He has not yet made definite plans for the future. The leading commercial orchid growers in the vicinity of New York had a meeting on Jan. 25th in the store of George C. Siebrecht, West 28th street, to consider the serious menace of the impending plant em- bargo and what could be done by the orchid growers to secure a reversal of the ruling. John Scheepers has been appointed by the Horticultural Society of New York to represent that organization in the State Federation of Horticultural Societies and Floral Clubs at the meeting in Ithaca on Tuesday, Feb. 11th. at which the matter of the ex- clusion of plants by the Federal Hor- ticultural Board is to be taken up. The annual dinner of the New York and New Jersey Association of Plant Growers will take place at the McAl- pin Hotel, on Tuesday, February 18th. at 7 p. m. The committee has ar- ranged the details for an enjoyable evening for which this association's banquets have always been noted. Dancing will be provided for as usual. The committee consists of John H. Fiesser, Herman C. Steinhoff and Wil- liam H. Siebrecht, Jr. 140 H 0 R T I C U L T U R E February 8, 191* H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commiiaion Florist Choice Cut Flowers N.w Address, 1 M Vnt 2Sth St.. NEW TOKK Telephones: 1200, 1201, Madison Sqnara. — WM. P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335, Farraeut Call and Inspect the Beit Kntabllsment in the Wholesale Flower District JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 WEST 28tk STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicited Phone Farrmcut 4SM WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th Street, New York Telephone -*M*}SSS Madison Square RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST ioa> west asth st CONSIONMENTS SOLICITED rBOBi{«o-jrAKRAeDT NEW YORK THE KERVAN CO Fresh Out DeeorstW« Erera-reeaa. 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 Foremost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE • First Class Market rar ■.» CUT FLOWERS 'M Willoughby St, Brooklyn * I I. C. FORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK FINE ROSES. FIKT CHOIS A Fall Use of ALL CCT F LOWERS. Telephone Ml* FirrmL WHOLESALE. Business Here Is Always Good I NEED MORE FLOWERS. Send your stock here and get Top Market Prices RLV1AIM Vk/EIl 130 West 28th Street ' j New York AGENT FOB. OABILLO'B CATTLEYAS HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK WHOLES, 5S-B7 \A/«»»t a< II — Ml* Madlsen Square MAURICE L th Triuirv treot Consi.I >t. a.kMVM NBW YORK QUOTATIONS PBR 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American B«aut y , Special ** Fancy and Extra. " " No. i and culls. . Rumll Hadley Eulor. Mock. Key Arenberg. Hoosier Beauty Ward. HUlincdon Killsuvey, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst List Part if Hit Flat Pert it M •sta| Feb. 1 lipuat Fit. 3 1111 1111 60.00 to 100.00 60.OO to 100.00 35.OO to 60.00 35.OO to 60.00 5.00 to 15.00 5.OO M • «,.oc to. OO to 53.00 10. to to 35.o» 10.00 to 50.00 lO.OO t» 50J3B 8.00 to 30.00 6. co to -,».oe 6.00 to 23.00 6.00 to 3 <.ac 8.00 to 10.00 8.00 w IO.OC 8 00 to 10.00 800 to 20.0c 8.00 to 25.00 8.00 to 3J.OC 5.00 to 10.00 S-oo to is.oo WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We hare a numerous clientage of New York City buyers and Ike deaaasW ea> eeede oar supply. This Is espsrially tree ef Beaes. We have erery facility aa« abundant means and best returns are assured for stock consigned to us. CO. Inc. D. J. Pappas, Prea. Address Yomr Bhtpa UNITED CUT FLOWER 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK REED (SL KELLER 122 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all oar •itn Disigns, Baskets, Win Wtrk .Nntttta and are dealers in Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists' Requisites Boston Floral Supply Co. 641-357 Cambridge St., Boston Headquarters for CYCAS, BASKETS. WIRE DESIGNS and WAX FLOWERS Send for price list if you hare not re- ceived one. Wired Toothpicks Maasfeeiaied by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. 10.000... II .15 60,000. ..J8.1S Sample tree. Tor sale by dealer*. ROBERT DYSART CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple methods of correct areonatini especially adapted for florists' a**. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED 40 8TATE STREET . .. BOSTON Telephone Mala H When writing Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture February 8, 1919 II () 1,'T I C IJ I.TURE 141 ST. VALENTINE'S DAY Is fast getting to be the BIGGEST DAY IN THE YEAR FOR THE FLORIST! You can get the best in the market and thus encourage your customers to Say It With Flowers if you send your orders to THE CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION 182 North Wabash Aveaue, CHICAGO CHICAGO. Jens Jensen, well known landscape architect addressed the Outdoor Art League, Feb. ii, on Memorial Planting of the Lincoln Highway. Local growers of double violets are cutting some fine stock now and will he just in time for the big demand for Valentine's Day. The box of flow- ers has many admirers but the cor- sage still ranks very high as a gift on this day. Allie Zech, of Zech & Mann, attend- ed tha directors' meeting at Detroit as .president of the Chicago Florists' Club. Geo. Asmus, who is one of the directors and Fred Lautenschlager, representing the credit committee, also were in attendance and arrived home this week. Some of the loop flower stores are using their windows to -feature St. Valentine's Day and others will be completed in a few days. One of the most elaborate is that of Geo. Wein- hoeber, who has a figure of a lady in full Colonial dress of brocade, full skirt with hoops, and tight bodice, pantalettes and slippers, and of special interest to flower lovers a large colon- ial bouquet is carried in her hand. The Chicago Florists' Club has now orders tor all that remain of the mil- lion and a half stamps and posters :i'!\ .■rtising St. Valentine's and Moth- ers' Day. Of these Fred Lauten- schalger sold the enormous number of one million and it is his opinion that while the venture was a success both as an advertisement and financially, the work in the future should be taken over by the F. T. D. or the S. A. F. Kroeschell Bros, report the largest number of inquiries for boilers in the past few weeks that have ever been received in the same length of time by this firm, which has been in busi- ness many years. Manager Lauten- J. J. CO AN, Inc. Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers Phones: Farragut 5413 and 5891 K. IM "A LBADBR IS T8B W30LBSALB COMMISSION TRADE FOR OTBR THIRTT TEARS" ROSES! I WANT ROSES! Have a demand for more than I oan supply- Ro*« Growers Call or Write. 118 West 28th St. PSIE\A/ RK TELEPHONES Fimint 167 and W NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas ■ Lilies, Longiflorun.- • ••• Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Violets Narcissus Calendula Sweet Peas Gardenias A. cH an turn Smilax Asparagus Plumosua, & Spren (ioo bunches) . Last Fait if Wiai Hiding Feb. 1 1918 25 •<» 20.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 .50 to 4.00 3, CO 16. CO •50 13.00 15.00 60.00 35.00 12.00 IC.OO 20.00 ■75 8 00 5.00 35.00 1 .00 20.00 25.00 First Part il Wiik lepDnini Feb. 3 1911 35.00 to •0.0c to 1.00 4.00 to 8. CO to .30 to to 4.00 to 3.00 to 10.00 to .50 1 2. 00 »5.oo to to to 60.0c • 5.00 13. CO 10.00 30. OO ■71 8.O0 5.00 35.00 l.co 30.00 35.00 sehlager thinks the outlook very en- couraging. While extremely large ranges may not be built at once, addi- tions will be made and old boilers will be replaced with new as a means to greater efficiency. Geo. Valker, of the Valker Green- houses, Minot, N. D., is spending a few days in Chicago, after which he will again visit his brother, Clarence, who has been dangerously ill at Mad- ison, Wis., where he is a student at the university there. While here he made his headquarters at Zech & Mann's, which firm has supplied him with flowers many years. He has also visited in Milwaukee and will return to Minot as soon as his brother is on the way to recovery Chicago, III. — On Saturday, January 25th, Ceo. Asmus celebrated his 47th birthday anniversary. HENTZ & NASH, Inc. 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Galvan- ized and will not rust, right i or left* The Peerleu Glazing Point it patented. No othera like 1l Ooaet from your dealej •r ■» Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. G. KAINB Lecturer on Horticulture, Columbia University Pew 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- (rndtctory 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 baa 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 la an exceedingly Interesting chapter, as are also those on Prevention and Repair of Mechanical In- juriea, 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. t^i8 lncbee. Cloth. Net, SZ00. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 14T Baauaer St., Beetea, ateee. 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 instructors 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 HORTICUL- TURE at publisher's price, $1.50. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer St., Boston, Mass. 144 II 0 R I'll'I'l.TI I,' E February 8. L919 PIIIIIIIIIIIIIH ^^ SUIIIII till 1 IJIIIIHMMMIIIIIUIIIIIIinillMIUIIIHIIHIUIIUIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIHIIUIIItlltllltllllllUIIIIMIHMiniltniltinilinilllirilllllMIIIIIIIIIIIMIMIIMIIMIIinilllllllllllllllllllillll IIIIIMIHMII UIKIIIIMIIIU = m To The Florists Everywhere 1 1 Your Valentines Day || Will Be What YOU Make It | | Have you sounded your customers on the g 1 telegraph delivery proposition? If not, why I I not do so now. and tell them that if they have friends in this section, one of the leading flower stores in the country is at your service in Kansas City to execute their orders credit- ably, promptly, and just as satisfactorily in every respect as if you were to attend to them | f personally? j 1 | I PERFECT SERVICE | | II SAMUEL MURRAY || | | 1017 Grand Avenue I I I I KANSAS CITY - - MISSOURI 1 I ==H 1 i — H 1 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery 1 = =^= aiimiiiitiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiimiimiiiiiiiuiiitiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiniimiiiiiiiiiii inimim tiimillllllllllllllllllll imlimiumiimm illllllllllllllil uiiimiiinuim lllliiilin tin i mi iiihii h -. ^= lilllllllilllllllllllllllllllllll HORTICULTURE Vol. XXIX FEBRUARY 15, 1919 No. 7 THE NEW POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRISTMAS GOLD NOVEMBER PEARL BECKY McLANE THE NEW SINGLES MRS. E. M. 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When writing ti Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture February 15, 1919 HORTICULTURE 147 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. Sales Representatives for JULIUS RUKIIRS CO., Rutherford, N. J., Special Agents for BON ARBOR CHEMICAL, COMPANY, and Special Agents for B. HAMMOND TRACY, INC., "GLADIOLI." Muller-Sealey Co., Inc. 47 W. 42nd Street. NEW YORK CITY E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Ave. IBVINGTON, N. J. Nephrolepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 inch pots, extra, heavy, £36.00 per hun- dred; 8 Inch, (78.00 per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, pbiladblphia. CHRYSANTHEMUMS After a careful study we hove Helectwi » h-i of thirty of the best varieties' in WHITES, PINKS tun. VKI.LOWS maturing from the earlieHt, like SMITH'S ADVANCE to the latest like JENNIE nomn, and offer strong; rooted cutting* at lowest market prices consistent with quality ami clean, careful thrifty cul- ture. We guarantee thin stork absolutely free from the dreaded midge or amy other disease. VARIETIES AND PRICES ON APPUCATION Our growers are e\perience<-st to be had. SIM'S SELECTED COMET TOMATO SEED The best Tomato for growing under glass. $5.00 per oz. L. J. REUTER GO. Plant Brokers 329 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, Mass. IM BOSTONS IVt inch ROOSEVEI/TS ... WHITMAN* COM- PACTA . . " Per 100 P $6.00 6.00 6.50 6.50 6.50 6.50 April 1st >r through Sole Agei Pa. HITMAN, erlOOO $50.00 50.00 55.00 55.00 VERONA . . 14 55.00 TEDDY, JR Stock all sold until Order either direct < S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Philadelphia, HENRY H. BARROWS, W 55.00 its MASS. NURSERY STOCK Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Small Fruits, Clematis, Bverrreeas and Rosea. Write for Trade List W. t T. SMITH COMPANY, Gsiiva, N. T. We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development Every Reader of "Horticulture" Needs DR. L. H. BAILEY'S BRAND NEW Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture Six large quarto volumes. More than *,«0S paves. U fall pace exqolsite color plates. 96 beautiful fall pace aalftenee. More than 4,000 text •ntr»ln[i. SO* Cellaseratere. Apprexisaatel; 4,000 genera, 20,000 species and 40.0M 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 Plants ™» »■ £*g"*L .e"bl! 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 Kingdom Thl» «• on« ot tt« m«l bD' * r • 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 216 of the leading families comprising those that yield practically al! the cultivated plants. These family de- scriptions give the botanical characters; the number of genera and species and t 1m ranges ; a list of the Important genera ; brief statements In regard to the useful plants; and diagram- matic Illustrations. Illustrations Tner» »re 24 colored plates; 06 fall pace half- tones; and more than 4,000 engravings which serve as guides In the text The Glossary ™" ls 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. Further Particulars Sent On Request HORTICULTURE, 147 Summer St. Translation and Pronunciation of Latin Names lD Vo1: ume I ls inserted a list of between 2,000 and 8,000 Latin words used as species — names of plants, giving the English equivalent er 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. *r General Index Tlie flnal TOlume contain, * complete index to the entire work, enabling ., t" the reader to locate volume and page of any mb* *j ° k^^ Ject he ha§ in mind. ffr^p •&, The complete set of six volumes, bound I decorated buckram, will be delivered to you for only 93 down and $3 a month for 11 months, until the full amount . r< of $36 has been paid. Cash prlee ftt. It & February 15, 191!) HORTICULTURE 149 Pkimtla obconica If the stringenl regulations embodied in this quaran- tine ruling are carried into effect after June 1 next horti- culture in this country will receive a serious blow indeed. That such a law would spell disaster to the horticultural interests of several European countries iswell understood. There can be no doubt, I think, but what new regula- tions are necessary to control and limit the importation of shrubs, plants, etc., into this country from abroad but such regulations should only be adopted when agreement has been reached by a representative body of men who arc most competent to advise. In this country there axe a large number id' men connected with the horticultural industry who are very capable of giving impartial advii e In the Federal author- ities. And it would seem thai before any drastic action is taken a committee of the most experienced and com- petent men should be given an opportunity to formulate and present to the Federal Horticultural Board for ex- amination a set of rules dealing fully with foreign plant importations. Quarantine 37 Xo one is in a better position than the responsible nurseryman to suggest what should and what should not be admitted, and certainly no one is more anxious to protect tins country from the ravages of foreign in- sect pests. In view of the happier times which are be- fore us we may be sure that the love of horticulture will increase rapidly and both those who sell plants and those who buy them should receive protection from the Government. We need American grown plants for American gardens and so far as it is possible nursery- men should be protected from cheap foreign competition and encouraged to produce their goods in this country. It is, however, not possible to grow here all the varieties of plants, etc.. now imported and some that cannot be produced here could be safely admitted. An efficient examination at the port of entry would make the intro- duction of any noxious pests practically impossible. .!/<. Desert, Maine. 150 HORTICULTURE February 15, 1919 HORTICULTURE, VOL. XXIX FEBRUARY 15, 1919 NO. 7 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Stammer Street. Boston, Mass. WM. J. STEWART, Editor sod Maiiftgrr Telephone. Beach 292 ADVERTISING RATES: Per inch, 30 inches to page »1.26 Discount on Contracts for consecutive Insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), 6 per cent.; three months (IS times), 10 per cent.; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (52 times), SO 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 of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page POPULAR WINTER FLOWERING PLANTS— Primula obconica — Illustration 149 QUARANTINE 37— Arthur E. Thatcher 149 SOCIETY OP AMERICAN FLORISTS— National Pub- licity Campaign 151 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— New York Florists' Club-^- Gardeners' and Florists Club of Boston — American Dahlia Society— Washington Florists' Club— St. Louis Victory Banquet — Southampton Horticultural Society — Rhode Island Nurserymen Organize — Chicago Flor- ists' Club — Chrysanthemum Society of America — Agricultural Meeting at Boston 152-154 THE PLANT EMBARGO MENACE 154 HOME PRODUCTION POSSIBLE— T. D. Hatfield.. 155 OBITUARY— Mike Chronis— Mrs. Elizabeth Fenrich— Milton Alexander — Joseph L. Ball — Wm. Meggatt — John P. Shaffer 155 LIFE AND VEGETATION OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS—/. Otto Thilloic 156 SEED TRADE— New Building of the G. H. Hunkei Co., Milwaukee, Wis., Illustrated— Notes 158-159 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Advertise, Henry Penn— Practice What You Preach — New Flower Stores 16(1-161 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, New York. Rochester, St. Louis 163 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: Chicago 157 Boston, Rochester, New -York. Philadelphia, Cincin- nati, Washington 165-166 MISCELLANEOUS: In Memoriam, poetry— David S. Miller 155 The Locusts are Coming 156 Visitors' Register 156 Catalogues Received 157 News Notes \\ 154-156-166 New Corporations 163 Business Troubles 166 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 167 Publications Received 167 We learn from a Bulletin jusl American grown bulbs issued by the U. S. Depart- ment of Agriculture that "To determine the practicability of successfully grow- ing flowering bulbs and to do the work at a cost which will enable the industry to thrive in this country in competi- tion with imported stock of similar character, experiments are being undertaken by the United States Department of Agriculture at a bulb farm which it maintains at Belling- ham, Wash." This is not much in the nature of news, for this Bel- lingham experiment is nothing recent. The hit of real interesting "news" in the document is found further along in which, alter being assured that the stock pro- duced at the Bollingham farm- lias proved superior to the imported, we are informed that "In the fall of 1917 a carload of bulbs grown at the Bellingham gardens was shipped East and constituted the supply of this class of bulbs used in the congressional seed distribution. This car of bulbs was the first full carload of domestic grown bulbs ever shipped across the continent. Last fall another full carload of similar stock was sent East for the same purpose." At the rate we are progressing it would be interesting to learn how long it will be before there will be sufficient surplus available for test by competent parties who can judge of the forcing properties of the Bellingham bulbs. It is gratifying to learn that the product has proved superior but. in respect and where. Further informa- tion will be welcome. Within the past two or three Trade improvement weeks there has 1 n a decided improvement in horticultural trade generally. Seedsmen have been receiving better response than for the past two years, especially from the larger private estates. The war or Victory garden trade conies later, and it is generally expected from present inquiries, that this trade will at least be equal to that of last year. Nurserymen are receiving even now, substan- tial orders for delivery when spring opens and early correspondence indicates that planting operations which have been neglected or held in abeyance, will be under- taken this season. Bedding plants will lie none too plentiful, especially geraniums, on account of the closing of numerous establishments where these have been large- ly grown as a result of the shortage and high cost of fuel. Prices of such plants will rule higher than last year, both on account of scarcity and of increased cost of production. This increase in prices will not deter purchasers, who have come to realize that horticultural products in common with all other- must inevitably cost more. Protests, from individuals, from firms, and Protests from numerous organizations, have been forwarded to the Federal Horticultural Board against Quarantine No. 3T. The almost complete shutting out. of all plants hitherto imported from for- eign countries has aroused a storm of indignation from both amateur and commercial plant growers and HORTI- CULTURE has consistently protested against what it has considered to be an unwise and unwarranted proceeding on the part of this branch of governmental authority. It now appears that the Board itself is less positive of its action than it was several weeks ago. The wrong done to the horticultural interest- of the country is being voiced in unmistakable terms, following which the intimation comes from Washington that certain modifications will be made. Further modifications should be in order, and will be demanded. In a letter dated February 10th, Dr. C. L. Marlatt charges the Dreer Nursery Company with instigating propaganda against the quarantine. Horticulture from its own knowledge can assure Dr. Marlatt that the Dreer Com- pany is but one of hundreds of horticulturists both com- mercial and private who feel and speak as the Dreer ( 'ompanv does. February 15, 1919 HORTICULTURE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. The two Publicity Committees met in joint session at the Hollenden Ho- tel, Cleveland, Ohio, on Thursday, Jan- uary 30th, with President J. F. Am- mann presiding. Two members only were absent, for reasons meeting the approval of the assembly. A full re- port of the proceedings must, necessa- rily, be deferred until receipt of the transcript of the notes of the official stenographer, but the following may be advanced. The minutes of the conferences of the Chairman of the two Committees, the President of the Society, and the Secretary, held in Buffalo last June, and in Cleveland last October, were submitted and approved. Secretary Young presented a financial report covering in detail the work of the Promotion Bureau and the status of the Publicity Fund, from its inception to the close of last year, which re- ceived the careful consideration of the committees, and was, on motion of Chairman Asmus, of the Publicity Finance Committee, referred to the Society's Executive Board, with the request that that body appoint a com- mittee to audit it. Major P. F. O'Keefe, of the P. F. O'Keefe Advertising Agency, Boston, submitted a report of the work accom- plished through advertising placed for the months of January and February of this year, covering thirty-three mag- azines, with a circulation of, approxi- mately, 21,000,000. The report was wholly satisfactory to the Committees. Major O'Keefe had prepared, and sub- mitted, a very complete plan of cam- paign for 1919, with sketches and other material, which was warmly commended by the meeting, and adopted. The Committees also entered into a contract with the O'Keefe Agen- cy to take charge of the advertising during the 1919 campaign. Upon the recommendation of the Publicity Committee, concurred in by the Publicity Finance Committee, the O'Keefe Advertising Agency was au- thorized to proceed with the spring ad- vertising, according to the following schedule, at a cost, approximately, of $20,000, which is in addition to $5,000 expended during January and Febru- ary. Schedule for Spring Advertising. Literary Digest, full page, March 22; Outlook, 200 Hues, March 29; Red Book, 200 lines. April; Cosmopolitan, 200 lines, May; Saturday Evening Post, full page. April 19; Sunset, 200 lines, May, Literary Digest. 200 lines, April 20; Quality Group, Atlantic Monthly, Century, Harper's, Re- view of Reviews, Scribner's, World's Work, full page in colors, May; Saturday Even- ing Post, % page, May 3; Metropolitan, full page in colors, June; American Maga- zine, 200 lines, June. It should be remembered that the June magazines are issued about May 15th, and also that we are to use color pages in the Quality Group, consisting of six magazines, and a full page in colors, in the Metropolitan Magazine. Reports forthcoming, from all sec- tions of the country were so favorable, and endorsed so highly the work and management of the campaign that the Committees decided to set the mark for the Fund to be raised and expended this year at $100,000. The Committees also authorized the Secretary to con- tinue his trip through the country as soon as the duties of his office would permit. Next week details may be given cov- ering the enthusiastic support given to the Publicity Campaign by the So- ciety's Executive Board, at its recent meeting in Detroit. Readers will be interested to know what prompted Hon. Philip Breitmeyer, of Detroit, to subscribe $50 per month, or $600, to the fund for 1919; how other members of the Board who were present in- creased their subscriptions to $500 per year; and how each member present doubled the subscription he had made for 1918. The Board was most en- thusiastic in its endorsement of the action of the Publicity Committees in deciding that the fund to be aimed for in 1919 should be $100,000, all to be expended during the year for publicity. Support From Abroad. That the Publicity Campaign is ex- citing interest abroad is evidenced in cheque for £2 ($10) which C. Engel- mann, the well-known carnation grow- er of Suffron Walden, England, sent to Albert Pochelon, Secretary of the F. T. D., as a contribution to the Publicity Fund, with his best wishes. As Chairman Henry Penn, to whom Mr. Pochelon remitted the cheque, says, "This shows the relative interest of our English brethren, of which our home folks should 'sit up and take no- tice.' If florists in England send mon- ey towards a campaign for publicity for flowers in this country, what should we expect from our own?" Mr. Pochelon remarks, "This certainly shows the spirit of joining hands across the sea. It should wake up some of the boys on this side of the ocean who have not yet seen fit to con- tribute towards this most beneficial work, carried on for everyone engaged in the growing or distribution of the products of our industry:" Mr. Xon-subscriber, the campaign for 1919 is well planned and is under way. Are you going to support it, as, surely, your conscience dictates that you should? If you are in doubt on any point, will you not communicate with this office and have your doubt removed? The following subscriptions have been received and are in addition to those previously announced: Annually for Four Years — Wm. A. Daw- son, Willimantic, Conn., $10; M. W. Roren. Parkerforci, Pa., $5; Sofus Bertleson, Babylon, L. I., $5; L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J., $50; Mrs. W. D. Brown, Bessemer, Ala., $5; Sanders Floral Co., Salt Lake City. Utah, $3; N. B. & C. E. Stover, Terre Haute, Ind., $10; McRae & Jenkinson Co., New Kensington, Pa., $20; Chas. A. Main, Maplewood, Mo., $5; Fisher & McGrath. New Castle, Pa., $5; W. Guy Payne, Pottsvllle, Pa., $10; Van Scoter & Son, Bath, N. Y., $5;. John H. Sykes, Allen- town, Pa., $5; Gerlaeh The Florist, Piqua, O., $5; Robert G. Frevtag, Montclair, N. J., $5; Wm. J. Newton, Norfolk, Va.. $25: J. Grulish & Sons, Hoboken, N. J., $5; Christina Metcalf. Brooklyn, N. Y., $5; Ernest II Frenking. Treton. N. ,T., $10; John It. Mitchell, Madison, N. J., $5; Ru- pert Klenle, Philadelphia, Pa., $25; J. O. Papedem & Co., New York City, $25; Stenson & McGrall. Unlontown. Pa., $10; Bristol Floral Co. (H. G. Bramm), Bristol. Tenn., $15: Forest Hill Greenhouses. Chat- tanooga. Tenn., $10: Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. $25; G. H. Trlchler. Nashville. Tenn., $10- Truett Floral & Nursery Co.. Frank- lin, Tenn.. $5; A. J. McNutt, Knoxville, Tenn., $10: Anderson Floral Co., Lebanon. Tenn. $25; Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La.. $5; Chas. L. Schmidt, Harrlshurg, Pa.. $20; L. A. Hutchinson, Caribou. Me., $5; J. C. Rutenschroer, Cincinnati, O., $2. For Three Years — Jov Floral Co., Nash- ville, Tenn., $50; Uriah J. Virgin. New Orleans. La., $25. For One Year— J. AldouB & Son, Iowa City la.. $10: Sigmund Kahn. Bulls Head. SI $10- Saginaw Bav City Floral So- ciety' Bay Cltv, Mich., $25; The Rosery. Winnipeg'. Man", Canada. $10; M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa., $100: George Smith * Sons. East Orange, N. J.. $10; Valley Floral Co., La Junta, Colo.. $5: H. G. Beming. St Louis Mo.. $100; Albany Florists' Club, Albany N. Y.. $25: Henkes Bros.. Water- vliet N Y.. $10: E. P. Rodman Washing- ton D ('., $25; A. T. Eicbel. Chicago. 111.. $5. Total. $S00.OO. Previously report**. $28,230 50. Grand total, $29,030.50. John Young, Sec. 1170 Broadway. New York, N. Y. 152 HORTICULTURE February 15, 1919 NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. The New York Florists' Club had a rousing good meeting on Monday night, February 20th, with an attendance of nearly two hundred, there being pres- ent three or four visitors, including R. Vincent, Jr., of White Marsh, Md., Mr. Libby, of Strouts, Biddeford, Maine, and George L. Stillman, Westerly, R. I. The most important matter before the club was the report of Sec. Young and F. R. Pierson, of Tarrytown, who had just returned from Washington to present a protest on behalf of the club before the Federal Horticultural Board against the proposed establishment of a plant embargo against all foreign plant importations. They were unable to interview the Secretary of Agricul- ture, but Dr. Marlatt and Dr. Keller- man were present at the hearing and there was also present J. D. Eisele, of Dreer's, and C. B. Knickman, of James McHutchison & Co. The conference was marked by good feeling, and while no evidence was given that the Board would retract in any way from its stand, yet there seemed a disposition to be cordial and accommodating with the committee. They seemed impressed with the committee's presentation of the case, and Mr. Young said that sev- eral Congressmen were disposed to take an interest in the situation, among them Mr. Mann, of Chicago, and suggested that pressure be brought to bear from all sides on the Depart- ment through Congressmen or other means. Mr. Young also referred to the fact that the Garden Clubs had in many cases sent protests, and as they are composed of the wives and rela- tives of prominent men in public af- fairs, their influence should not be un- derestimated. Walter F. Sheridan, as chairman of the committee for the purpose, pre- sented a resolution of sympathy with J. K. Allen in the recent death of his son. Charles Schenck also presented a resolution of condolence for the fam- ily of the late Mrs. Patrick McGovern. Sec. Young announced the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Fenrich, mother of Jos. S. Fenrich, and Messrs. Duckham, Tot- ty and Young were constituted a com- mittee to prepare appropriate resolu- tions of sympathy. Pres. Kessler, C. H. Totty, J. A. Man- da and Sec. Young spoke in high terms of the way in which they were received by Philip Breitmeyer and the members of the Detroit Florists' Club on their recent S. A. F. executive meet- ing in Detroit, and the secretary was instructed to extend thanks on behalf of the club for their courtesy. It was pleasant news to hear from Mr. Kessler that it is proposed to re- new the bowling sports at the Detroit convention to be held next summer. The Publicity Campaign was the subject of C. H. Totty's remarks and he set $100,000 as the aim for this year's subscription for that purpose. Evidence was given in his remarks and those of Sec. Young that the amount expended last year was well invested and had done an adequate amount of good for the trade. It was proposed by Mr. Totty to in- augurate the plan adopted by the Mil- waukee florists, a sort of percentage system to which all will be contribu- tors. A resolution was passed in approval that the publicity committee of the club be added to by the appointment of two retailers, two wholesalers and two growers and that it reorganize for the practical work of the committee Wallace R. Pierson gave a good talk also on the publicity finance question and spoke very enthusiastically of the campaign and what it sought to do. He was very hopeful and earnest and saw immense possibilities in wise prosecu- tion of this public work. It was announced by the dinner com- . mittee that the annual dinner of the club would be held at Hotel Biltmore on Saturday evening, March 15th. The following were nominated for election at the next meeting: John Joyce, John Noe and Joseph Schneider, all of Congers, N. Y.; Wm. W. Mathews, Great Neck, N. Y.; J. P. Klausner, 275 Columbus Ave., New York; E. A. Hartland, 31 Barclay St., New York; A. M. Danernheim, 5th Ave. and 25th St., Brooklyn, N. Y.; Wm. T. liner, 55 West 28th St., New York; Chas. Futterman, 102 West 28th St., New York; George Schafer, Mas- peth, N. Y.; John M. Neimeyer, White- stone, N. Y. and E. Fardel, Great Neck, N. Y. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The regular monthly meeting of the club will be held at Horticultural Hall, Boston, on Tuesday evening, February 18, 1919, at 7.30 o'clock. It will be Carnation Night and several prominent growers of this ever-popular flower have promised to give short and practical talks. The club will hold a flower show in Horticultural Hall, on February 18, in advance of the club meeting. Mem- bers are urged to exhibit all they pos- sibly can and help to make up a credit- able exhibition. Notice is short from various causes beyond control, but if all will help, we will have an excellent exhibition. Money premiums are not large, but we hope competitors will be numerous and that we can give Boston a good midwinter show. Please notify the Secretary promptly what classes you can compete in and what non-com- petitive plants and flowers you can show. The tickets are selling rapidly for the Victory Banquet to be held in Horticultural Hall on Wednesday even- ing, February 26. No tickets will be sold after February 24 and early ap- plication is necessary for all who have not yet purchased. The price is $2.50 each. W. N. Craig, Secretary. The Newport Horticultural Society has voted to hold a June flower show in the Convention Hall at the Newport Beach on June 25 and 26. There will be exhibits of vegetables, fruits and flowers with a specialty of roses. New- port also expects to have a dog show sometime in the course of the summer, none having been given since the war began. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. There was a meeting of the Execu- tive Committee of the American Dahlia Society, at the Grand Hotel, New York, on Monday afternoon, Feb- ruary 10, at which were present Presi- dent Richard Vincent, Jr., James Duthie, P. W. Popp. Geo. L. Stillman, 1. S. Hendrickson, A. H. Langjahr, and the Secretary, John H. Pepper. The affairs of the society were dis- cussed at length, and its work was found to be in progressive order. It was decided that the society's next bulletin be published about the first week in March, and thereafter be pub- lished bi-monthly. Rules governing the society's trial gardens at Storrs, Conn., in connec- tion with the Connecticut Agricultural College, were considered and adopted. A committee was appointed to prepare a memorial resolution on the death of J. H. Slocombe, New Haven, Conn., a prominent member. Preparations for the holding of the Annual Exhibition were discussed and a committee appointed to make ar- February 15, 1919 HORTICULTURE 153 rangements as to housing accommo- dation. The committee adjourned to meet again in New York about the middle of March. John H. Peiter, Sec. WASHINGTON FLORISTS' CLUB. Nominations of officers was the main business of the February meet- ing of the Florists' Club of Washing- ton. The names of Z. D. Blackistone and George E. Anderson, the present president and vice-president of the club, were presented for reelection. New candidates for the offices are Adolph Crude, who was nominated for president, and Harry B. Lewis, vice- president. Other nominations were E. P. Rodman and William H. Ernest for secretary; William F. Gude, treasurer, and George Field and William H. Ernest for directors. A discussion of business conditions among those present brought forth the fact that the florists of this city are being confronted by business con- ditions never before experienced — but inasmuch as they are conditions of big prosperous business there is no com- plaint. The demand appears to be good for everything that is brought into the city, and that there is no in- dications of a falling off in the near future. The possibilities of holding a ban- quet next month, on the occasion of the annual meeting, was brought up and the matter taken under advise- ment by the president. The meeting also took up the regula- tions of the Federal Horticultural Board prohibiting the importation of plant stocks, and passed a resolution of opposition. ST. LOUIS VICTORY BANQUET. The Victory Banquet, given by the florists at Planters' Hotel, Wednesday evening, Feb. 5th, was a very enjoy- able affair, over 200 persons were pres- ent. Music and dancing and some fine speeches were made. August Hum- mert, President of the St. Louis Flor- ist Club, opened up with a welcome to all and Fred Ammann, president of the S. A. F. urged further co-operation with grower,' wholesaler and retailer. Bill Beiltheimer gave an interesting talk on reconstruction and J. Hubbard spoke on the advisability of advertis- ing and urged the retailers to get into closer communication with their cus- tomers by sending them reminders of their various anniversaries. Among the other speakers were R. H. Emer- son of Columbia and Jules Bourdet. J. J. Beneke was toastmaster for the evening. SOUTHAMPTON (N. Y.) HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The regular monthly meeting of the Southampton Horticultural Society was held Thursday evening, Feb. 6, in Odd Fellows' Hall, President D. F. Wells, presiding. One new member was elected. Exhibits for the month were 12 varieties of fresh vegetables. There were two exhibitors, James Dowlen, 3 points, and Stanley Chandler 2 points. Mr. Dowlen also received hon- orable mention for a fine exhibit of cut roses, and Vernon Pierce for one dozen varieties of canned vegeta- bles. Some time was spent in discus- sion after which Stanley Chandler read a very interesting essay on salvias which brought forth an animated dis- cussion on the salient points of the different varieties. The show commit- tee for the coming exhibition and flower show were appointed as fol- lows: Vice-President Stanley Chand- ler, chairman; H. H. Wells, secretary; William McLeod, financial secretary. Frederick Marshall, treasurer; James Dickson, George Campbell, U. G. Agor, Frank H. Smith, George Ander- son, Chas. Frankenbach, and Robert Melrose. RHODE ISLAND NURSERYMEN ORGANIZE. The Nurserymen of Rhode Island met in Andrew's Hall on Thursday, February the sixth, and formed the Rhode Island Nurserymen's Associa- tion. The following officers were elected: President, C. H. Greaton, Provi- dence; vice-president, C. W. Morey. Woonsocket; secretary, D. A. Clarke, Fiskeville; treasurer, V. A. Vanicek, Newport. The executive committee consists of the officers and the following mem- bers: C. M. Holland, Woonsocket; Walter Barth and D. A. Bohuslav. Newport. The chief topic for discussion at the meeting was the "Quarantine Order Number 37," promulgated by the Secretary of Agriculture. Resolutions were passed condeming the order as framed and the secretary was ordered to send copies of the resolution to the Secretary of Agriculture and to the senators and representatives in Congress from Rhode Island. Daniel A. Clarke, Sec. At a meeting on January 6th of the Montreal Gardeners' & Florists' Club, a paper was read on the Gardener's and Florists' Club, a paper was read on The Gardener's Recompense. The new president, Mr. Robbins, occupied the chair. CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB. The Chicago Florists' Club held its regular meeting Feb. 6 at the Hotel Randolph with President A. J. Zech in the chair. The installation of Vice- President Walter Amling, who was un- able to be present at the previous meeting, was the first business trans- acted. The following names were present- ed for membership: D. J. O'Keefe, 1213 N. Madison St.; Ove Gnatt, La Porte,' Ind.; John G. Poehlmann, 72 E. Randolph St.; Nick Lemperis, 72 E. Randolph St.. Frank McCabe, 180 N. Wabash Ave.; Wm. Wichtendahl, May- wood, 111.; W. G. Earle, Park Ridge, 111.; Fred E. Matti, 1677 Olive Ave., Chicago; the rules were suspended and all were elected to membership. President Zech appointed the follow- ing chairmen of standing committees: Good of the order, T. E. Waters; pub- licity, A. Lange; Garden Club, J. C. Vaughan; advertising, Fred Lauten- schlager; coal, C. L. Washburn; trans- portation, Mr. Barker. Mr. Waters requested that all members be ready to act on his committee at any time. Geo. Asmus made some very perti- nent remarks on what advertising should be done in the near future. Fred Lautenschlager spoke for the work of the advertising committee that handled the posters and moved that $500 be given toward the national advertising fund which was carried. It was also voted that $200 be given to the wholesalers and retailers' associa- tion for local advertising, the club's advertising committee to work with them. George Asmus moved that the American Carnation Society be invited to meet in Chicago in January, 1920. and that a committee be appointed to make the arrangements, and Fred Lau- tenschlager moved that the Illinois State Florists' Association be invited to meet in Chicago at the same time. The following committee of arrange- ments was appointed: C. W. Johnson, Geo. Asmus and Fred Lautenschlager. Mr. Mazey of Minneapolis addressed the club. A committee was appointed by Pres. Zech to draw up resolutions on the death of the four members who have passed away since Jan. 1st, Wm. H, Amling, Nick Karthause, Thos. Mc- Allister and Conrad Frauenfelder. This was Novelty Night and the fol- lowing were shown and passed upon by the judges: Laddie by Jos. H. Hill. Richmond, Ind., 89: Ruth Baur by Baur & Stein- kamp. Indianapolis, 89: Seedling No. 9 kamp, Indianapolis, 89; Seedling No. 9, 79 and Seedling No. 27, 82 by E. Bla- meuer. Stiff Stem Sport of Good Cheer, Honorable Mention. A vase of Columbia rose by A. F. Amling Co., calendulas by Geo. Ball, Sir Watkin narcissus and Proserpine tulips, all of home grown bulbs by Pe- ter Pearson, 5784 Gunnison St., Chi- cago, each received honorable men- tion. Poehlmann Bros, had a fine dis- play of Valentine Novelties which were also given honorable mention. T. E. Waters of Poehlmann Bros.. thought out a new idea from a memo- rial standpoint. The club having lost four members by death since Jan. 1st, he arranged a table with four vacant chairs and a wreath of gold magnolia leaves and gold ribbon at each place. 154 IIOKTICULTURE February 15, 1919 It was warmly commended and Mr. Waters received much praise for his idea which does away with the purple and black of other days. Another of Mr. Waters' designs shown at the meeting was a large funeral piece, the flower part of which was a loosely constructed wreath of green, above which rose a full round sheaf of wheat out of the top of which projected a large bunch of lilies. The effect was excellent and meets the demand for something new in funeral designs. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Registration of New Chrysanthemums. The L. M. Smith Quality Flower Company, Laurel, Delaware submit for registration: Chrysanthemum "January Gold," golden yellow sport of the variety Mistletoe — a good clear yellow, deeper in color than Major Bonnaffon, incurved full to the center. Begins blooming December 20th and continues to March 1st, of great sub- stance, keeping in good condition for 3 to 4 weeks. Chrysanthemum "Dr. Hitch," sport of the variety of Mistletoe, color be- tween white and lavender pink shad- ing to yellow in the center. Blooms at the same time as January Gold and of the same good keeping qualities. Chas. W. Johnson, Sec. AGRICULTURAL MEETING AT BOSTON. A fine display of fruits, vegetables, and other farm products, together with manufacturers' and trade exhibits, fills Horticultural hall this week for the public to see free of charge. In addi- tion there were competitive corn and vegetable shows. Included in the list of speakers are men of prominence from all over the United States, among whom are J. C. Duncan, Lewiston, N. Y.; C. R. George, Lafayette, Indiana; Robert Pyle, West- grove, Pa.; T. J. Headlee, N. J.; Mrs. Wm. H. Hubert, Washington, D. C; S. P. Hollister, Storrs, Conn.; J. L. Hills, and E. S. Brigham of Vermont; Dr. Wm. G. Bissell of Buffalo, N. Y., and many other prominent speakers. A resolution was introduced into the legislature of Rhode Island, a part of which is an appropriation of $1,000 for the Rhode Island Horticultural So- ciety, to be used as premiums at the various flower shows. Other societies who will benefit by appropriations in this resolution are Woonscocket Hor- ticultural Society, $800, Newport Hor- ticultural Society, $1,000, and Rhode Island Fruit Growers' Association, $600. There is also pending before the House a resolution appropriating $15,000 for the suppression and exter- mination of the gypsy and brown-tail moths. For the information of our readers we print the following letter from Chairman C. L. Marlatt of the Federal Horticultural Hoard to Congressman Frederick W. Dallinger of Massachu- setts in reply to a communication sent him by J. C. Scorgie, superintendent of Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cam- bridge, Mass., relative to the plant embargo imposed under Quarantine No. 37. The letter, which is the lat- est word of the Federal Horticultural Board, is as follows: — United States Department of Agri- culture Federal Horticultural Board, Washington, D. C. February 4, 1919. Dear Mr. Dallinger: — I have your letter of the 28th ultimo enclosing a communication from Mr. J. C. Scorgie, Superintendent Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Massa- chusetts, together with a marked copy of Horticulture, containing an article entitled "The Plant Embargo Menace." The article and letter have reference to Quarantine No. 37, a copy of which is enclosed for your information. The article referred to, signed by John Scheepers, is apparently intend- ed to throw a scare into the nursery trade, which is not at all justified by the regulations. The second para- graph of the article leaves the impres- sion that the importer of bulbs must specify a particular purpose for which those bulbs are to be used, and that they must not be used for any other purpose. Regulation 3, howi- ever, provides that "the following nur- sery stock and other plants and seeds . . . when free from sand, soil, or earth, may be imported . . . under permit upon compliance with these regulations, but where a particular purpose is specified, for that purpose and no other." The first item under this general statement includes the bulbs referred to. It will be noted that no purpose is specified in this item. Therefore, the bulbs imported under Item 1 of Regulation 3 may be used for any purpose whatever. Fur- thermore, the Department has under consideration an amendment to the regulations which will permit the im- portation of the bulbs mentioned when packed in sand, soil or earth which has been previously sterilized in ac- cordance with a method prescribed by the Federal Horticultural Board. The statement in paragraph No. 2 of Mr. Scheeper's article is equally misleading. He says with regard to bulbs, "When packed dry . . . they can only be unpacked and" entered at New York, Boston, Seattle and San Fran- cisco, which means no through in bond shipments to interior cities, such as Chicago, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, etc." For the basis of this statement he no doubt relies on the second paragraph of Regulation 6. which pro- vides that "permits shall be valid until revoked unless otherwise speci- fied therein, and will be issued for the ports of Boston, New York, Newark. San Francisco, and Seattle, and such other ports as may from time to time be approved by the Federal Horticul- tural Board. It is the purpose of the Board to permit the entry of bulbs and other nursery stock, plants, and seeds at any customs port in the United States, although under Regula- tion 6, the Board has authority to re- strict the entry to the ports specifi- cally named. Paragraph 3 of Mr. Scheeper's article is a criticism which would ap- ply with equal force to the nursery stock regulations as they now exist and have existed for two or three years past. As a matter of fact, the marking conditions are not changed at all by Quarantine No. 37. There is no foundation for Mr. Scheeper's statement in Paragraph 4 that the port of arrival must likewise be port of entry and payment of duty, nor is his further statement in that paragraph that "each and every State inspector of nurseries in his state through which any package, or pack- ages, are destined, must be advised of the shipment." His further statement in the same paragraph to the effect that "should the inspector at original port of ar- rival find it necessary to fumigate the case, it would practically mean the destruction of the goods or making them unfit for the grower's use," is equally without foundation. The Board has not now and never had any in- tention of requiring any kind of fumi- gation that would be injurious to the plants involved. In order to answer just such mis- leading articles as the one written by Mr. Scheeper I have prepared a gen- eral statement on the subject of Quar- antine No. 37, discussing briefly (1) the steps leading up to the quaran- tine, (2) objections raised in recent letters of protest, and (3) conditions necessitating the quarantine. Yours very truly, C. L. Marlatt, Chairman of Board. Mr. Scheeper's article referred to was published in our issue of January 18th. NEWS NOTES. Erie, Pa. — The department of the Baur Floral Co., interested in the man- ufacture of carnation menders, etc., has been sold to B. E. & J. T. Cokely, Scranton, Pa. Brunswick, Ga.~ Taite Bros. Co. are preparing to go extensively into the bulb growing industry here. Narcissi, amaryllises and gladioli will be among their principal specialties at first. Indianapolis, Ind. — A new wholesale establishment carrying cut flowers and florists' supplies has been opened under the name of Florist Supply House, at 105 East Ohio street. The proprietors are S. T. Hitz and Fred Kiel. February 15, 1919 1 1 0 B T1CUL T UliE 155 HOME PRODUCTION POSSIBLE. Mr. Editor, Dear Sir— I have just finished read- ing your article in Feb. 1st Horticui.- ,,,(,', under the heading "What quar- antine NO. 37 means to nurserymen." The answer is plain. If they grow what they formerly imported, they will have to raise it. Why shouldn't they? Even they will admit they should. The question is, when to begin. 1£ they ever do, they must start sometime. Why not now? The war, evidently, has taught them little. It did not even force them to help themselves, as it has in so many other industries. They have simply •hung on." waiting to resume the im- portation of stock from abroad, as soon as the war was over. The shortage of dyes during the war forced American enterprise, helped by science, into the manufacture of dyes. The thing would never have been done otherwise. The Germans said, what growers of nursery stock on the oth- er side say, "It can't be done." It can be done. But for the war, we should still be importing German dyes, and probably never should have manufac- tured them ourselves. We are told by resident and import- ed propagandists, "We can't." They tell us we can't raise bay trees; that is the "big stick." It will take too long. It will not take us any longer than the Belgians and Hollanders, maybe not so long. They are in the business, and can produce many things more cheaply than we, but they had to begin. The opposition exaggerate when they say, we must call E. H. Wilson back, as we shall be shut out of China and Japan. Wilson's things, as they well know, come mostly from seeds, and these willnot be shut out; or any new or desirable thing from any part of the world, to be used for propagation. Once on a time, we imported all our citrus fruits— what foreign grapes we used and figs and prunes; now we raise our own. We have developed distinctly American types of apples and peaches. In this wide country, there is nothing done in Europe we can't do here, and some things they cannot do, or only to a limited extent in comparison. No one will deny that. We have only to begin. That it is cheaper to buy abroad than raise our material here is no excuse. To con- tinue to do so, means stagnation, and building, and maintaining foreign in- dustries with American money. If it costs more in labor, the Ameri- can people will pay the difference. In the very next article in the issue of Feb. 1st you say "florists have been obliged to ask more for their products but this has not been seriously re- sented by the public," and more fol- lows in a like vein. Whether they have resented or not, they always have had to pay what it costs to raise, or manufacture, an article, sufficient, so that those employed could have a liv- ing wage. It is patriotic. Business and patriotism should not be separat- ed. In the seed business, we are rapidly becoming independent of foreign coun- tries, and to this industry the wai has given a big impetus. We are ahead in many lines of floriculture, and much of this advance has been made within the life time of many of us. The editor can remember when Joe Tailby and Zirngiebel imported their carnations from Euiope. "Grace Wilder" carnation was probably the first American variety to gain public favor, and long after it had "passed" to give way to better American varie- ties Tailby imported English varieties, as he said, to improve the blood. I only mention this to show how strong the tendency is to reaction. Progress should be the order of the day. Zirngiebel imported his pansies from France at first, but later raised his own; and while we may still find French names in our seed lists, there is no doubt the bulk of our pansy seed is raised here. We still import roses, but we also raise them, and export them as well, so that the business is, at least, recip- rocal. These do not complete the list by any means. All we have to do is to begin, and now is the time. T. D. Hatfield. Obituary Mike Chronis. Mike Chronis, a retail florist of Pittsburgh, Pa., died on Jan. 28th, aged about 60 years. Mrs. Elizabeth Fenrich. Mrs. Elizabeth Fenrich, mother of Jos. S. Fenrich, New York wholesale florist, died at New Haven, Ct., last week after a long illness. She is sur- vived by two sons, one daughter, a brother and a sister. IN MEMORIAM. Mrs. Alexander Mackenzie Who Died December 19, 1918 Thou art gone, fond wife and mother, How sad, and cheerless life seems now ; The sunshine, of our homes departed, Our hearts, with grief and sorrow bow. Life is but the spirit's keeper, At nature's call, it must succumb; Death transplants the human flower, To bloom eternal in God's home. The world has fought its last great battle, And right has won, as God did plan; Millions gave their lives for freedom. That the world might be Bafe for man. And thou did live to see the victory, Thine own did help to win the day; Mingling now, with heroes plenty, Thy Soul, to God, has winged its way. In life you loved to Btudy nature. Learned to sense the wondrous powers ; And although now beyond the ether, God speaks to us through his flowers. Flowers thev bring us hallowed memories, To them our minds and hearts respond ; They are thoughts that oft connect us. With our friends who have passed be- yond. Yes! We'll tend thy favorite plants. And watch with care their flowers appear, In spring when nature's songs abound, Through all the seasons of the year. And through the lonely years to come, With us thy memory shall remain; Until at last. God calls us home. Where all his own. shall meet again. David S. Millek. January 24. 1819. Joseph L. Ball Joseph L. Ball, a florist of St. Cath- erines, Ont., died in Wellands Hospital on Jan. 11th, of pneumonia. He was a well-known florist of St. Catherines and much sympathy is felt in the mat- ter as he had lost his infant son from the same disease only three weeks previous. Milton Alexander. Milton Alexander, traveling sales- man tor a New York firm, died on Jan. 30th from pneumonia contracted on a western trip. Mr. Alexander was a cheery and popular young man, and leaves many sorrowing friends. His wife and one child survive him. Wm. Meggatt. Full of years with a well rounded life of usefulness, companionableness and a cheery personality, there passed into rest on February 8, William Meg- gatt at his home in Wethersfield, Conn, at the age of 84 years. Mr. Meggatt was one of the organ- izers of the American Seed Trade Association and served as president of that organization in 1881. John P. Shaffer. John P. Shaffer, father of George C. Shaffer, florist, of Washington, D. C, died late last month after more than a year of sickness. Mr. Shaffer was seventy years of age. He is survived also by Arthur Shaffer, a son, who is employed at the store of his brother, and three daughters. The deceased was laid at rest in Congressional cem- etery, following most impressive serv- ices at his late residence. The funeral was attended by a large delegation of florists. Fairport, N. Y.— Fire on the morn- ing of Feb. 2d destroyed a couple of the Hart greenhouses, just beyond the village line in South Main street. They were located on the former Salter property. 156 HOKTICULTURE February 15, 1919 "LIFE AND VEGETATION OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS." (An Illustrated Lecture before tbe Penn- sylvania Horticultural Society, Philadel- phia, February 18th, by J. Otto Thllow.) In Mr. Thilow's travels through the Hawaiian Islands, his observations in plant life were so inspiring that he thought it would be of interest to com- pare the wonderful growth of the fern and palm family with those of same varieties under our own care here in the states. Although semi-tropic, yet plant life is most spontaneous. The never end- ing bloom of some one or other varie- ty is not tiring because it is varied in character. It is well that we should know of the wealth of bloom in our possession in the near Islands of the Pacific. A climate most agreeable, every day May day, never cold, never hot, al- ways just so. A boon to the plant lover and a haven for the rest seeker, and sanitorium for the fatigued and ailing. We are hoping to transfer much of our tropical seed product from South American countries to our Hawaiian possessions. While other industries have grown to enormous proportions, new devel- opments are meeting with ready re- sponse. Horticulture on its high plane today in Hawaiian Islands, is an evi- dence of great pleasure to be afforded the plant and flower loving visitors from our own and nearby states in years to come. Besides the wonders, there is much in geological phenomena of intense in- terest. Extinct craters are now fern forests and palm groves. Many other horticultural industries of vital im- portance to the islanders will be shown and their method explained. Public and private gardens with tropical plantings throughout the year. The most marvellous and awe in- spiring world wonder is the famous Kilauea fire crater, in one constant boil and excitement. Mr. Thilow suc- ceeded in getting a night picture, wnich depicts in fair measure, this world's greatest wonder- on the Island of Hawaii. THE LOCUSTS ARE COMING. The 17-year locust or cicada is due to appear in various parts of the coun- try this year. In 1902 this insect ap- peared and caused the terminal branches on limbs of forest trees to die in midsummer and gave the woods a scorched appearance. In some lo- calities much injury was also done to young fruit trees. Entomologists suggest, therefore, that it would be well for those con- templating the setting out of fruit STUART LOW CO. Call the attention of tbe Orchid lovers of America to their enormous stock of HYBRID ORCHIDS Comprising many of the finest forms of BBASSO CATTLEYA and BRASSO LAELIA CATTLEYAS, LAELIA CATTLEYAS and CATTLEYAS; CYMBIDIUMS bearing long spikes of flower of great lasting qualities; CY'PRIPEDIUMS, choicest large flowered and free flowering types; ODONTIODA8, graceful spikes of many new shades of color; ODONTOGLOSSUMS, beautiful large flowered hybrids; SOPHRO CATTLEYAS and SOPHKO LAELIA CATTLEYAS of the quite new red colors, many of which have received highest Awards from the Orchid Societies of Great Britain— together with many thousands of WELL KNOWN species and HYBRIDS specially suitable to ensure a good supply of cut flowers throughout the year or for any special season as desired. Catalogues Free on Application, or Exact Quotations by Correspondence. ORCHID NURSERY JARVISBROOK, SUSSEX (Between Tunbridge Wells and Brighton), ENGLAND Head Office for Correspondence BUSH HILL PARK, NEAR LONDON, MIDDLESEX, ENGLAND Telephone, Enfield 1. Cables: Orchids, Enfield, England. trees this spring to take into account the expected appearance of locusts and to provide cheesecloth protection for the young trees or delay planting until another season. Arsenical sprays are not serviceable in kiling 17-year locusts because they do not feed on the trees. The injury is caused by the females inserting eggs into the young twigs. This weakens the twig, later causing it to fall to the ground. This insect in its immature stage lives in the ground 16 years feeding on vegetable matter, and in the seven- teenth changes to a winged insect which lives only a few weeks without feeding. The locusts will emerge from the ground wherever timber was standing 17 years ago and migrate to nearby trees. Orchards not located near such land will probably be little damaged. The 17-year locusts are harmless to man or animals. NEWS NOTES. Montreal, P. Q.— F. C. Smith, gar- dener for many years on the estate of Sir William Van Horn, has retired. Amherst, Mass. — Prof. A. G. Hecht has been discharged from the service and is now filling his accustomed place in the college work. Bridgeport, Ct. — Corp. Francis Rey- nolds has received his discharge from the service and is now again in his old position at the Taunton Flower Shop. Somerville, Ont. — Fire broke out on the evening of Jan. 26th in the boiler room of Percy Brillinger's range of bouses and did much damage to the stock. Newark, N. J. — The greenhouses of Jas. F. McDonough on Bellevue ave- nue were badly damaged by fire which originated in the boiler room of the range. Albany, N. Y— George E. Nagen- gert, Jr., has purchased and will re- move to 806 Washington avenue two greenhouses now located at_436 West- land avenue. Suffield, Conn. — Fire February' 3, did damage estimated at nearly $4,000 to the greenhouses and boilerroom owned by Earl S. Spaulding on Mapleton avenue. The boilerroom was partly damaged, while one of the green- houses was destroyed. Another green- house nearby was also damaged by water and smoke. The origin of the fire is not known, but it is believed that it started in the chimney. One of the greenhouses was filled with thousands of lettuce plants and the other was filled with cabbage plants. VISITORS' REGISTER. Cincinnati — I. Bayersdorfer, Phila- delphia. New York — W. X Rudd, Chicago: Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Rock, Kansas City; Jos. Hill. Richmond. Ind. Philadelphia — John Badger, J. Bad ger & Son, Cal.; Martin C. Ebel, Madi- son, N. J.: James Higgins, A. L Ran- dall Co., Chicago. 111. Rochester, N. Y.— Ethan A. Coon. Rhinebeck, N. Y.. R. G. Slicker and Edward Almvan of A. L. Randall Co.. Chicago: Stephen D. Green of H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Phila.; S. W. Morgan, Leroy, N. Y. Chicago — John Lapes, Cedar Rapids, la.: F. E. Bonhan, Macomb, 111.; P. M. Peterson, Joliet. 111.; Robt. C. Kerr, Houston, Texas: J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb.: Rolf Zetlitz, Lima, O.; W. W. Gammage, London, Ont.: J. H. Dunlop. Toronto, Can.; H. Kusik, Kansas City. Mo . : Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Wilcox and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Wilcox of Council Bluffs, la.; Wlii. Hennig, Orion, Mich.; J. J. Karins, rep. H. A. Dreer, Phila- delphia, Pa. 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. February 15, 1919 HORTICULTURE 157 CHICAGO. A letter was received this week from Jack Byers, who is with the army of occupation in Germany. Gus Alles hears that all is well with his two boys, one in the army in France, and the other a marine. Miss Miriam, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. G. Hancock, was quite se- riously injured in, an ice boat accident at Madison, Wis. She is in the Uni- versity infirmary with a badly lacer- ated leg. John Enders recently talked with a returned officer who knew Clarence Enders personally. He says army life agrees with him and that the' slender boy who left Chicago in August, 1917, is now a robust young man in France, larger than his father. The American Bulb Co. has received a car of carinas, tuberoses, etc., and as usual they are going out as fast as they can be handled. A. Miller, presi- dent of the company, is just back from a swing round the middle west, fol- lowing the S. A. F. convention. Miss Olga Tonner is still unable to go to the store and Miss L. A. Tonner manages to do the work of both. 0. A. & L. A. Tonner have the distinction of being the only women in the whole- sale cut flower and supply business in Chicago, and they are known for hav- ing "made good." Geo. Weinhoeber has a novelty for St. Valentine's day which he origi- nated. Noticing that the red boxes do not always produce harmonious re- sults when filled with flowers, he had a box of shining black with heart of red made to his order, and the result is very pleasing. All kinds of corsage flowers look very neat and attractive in this box. A. Henderson Co., who recently pur- chased the Winterson Seed Co.'s store, 166 No. Wabash avenue, has made sev- eral changes, enlarging the counter spaces, etc. This is one of the best locations in the city for a large retail business in seeds, plants and nursery stock and everything will be in readi- ness for the spring trade, no matter how early it comes. A. Lange has an unusually attractive Valentine window display, the work be- ing designed and executed by Herbert Stone. Diagonally across the east end of the window is a curtain of narrow red ribbons from which peeps a large white cupid. In front of the curtain is an open red heart four feet across and several cupids playing upon the fine strings that cross the heart. It is very pretty and attracts much atten- tion to the window, the balance of which contains stock for Valentine's Day and other occasions. Young "Trees Xtttle Zvee jfarms, FRArsGsHAM' We have millions of growing EVERGREEN AND DECIDUOUS TREES complete in grades and sizes. Write for Price List Seedlings and Transplants, Firs, Junipers, Arborvitae, Pines, Spruces, Maples, Ash, Oaks, Lindens, Elms, etc. 15 Beacon St. Boston, Mass. (£) & American Forestry Go. II CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. — General Plant Catalogue for 1919. 176 pages, illustrated. Edward Gillett, Southwick, Mass. — List of native shrubs for garden plant- ing. A very coaxing little brochure. W. W. Wilmore, Denver, Col — Dahlias for 1919. This is an exceed- ingly carefully selected list. Some of the best varieties listed are repre- sented by plates of unusual clearness and quality. Quite a number of new and extra choice sorts are enumerated. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich — Isbell's Seeds, 1919. The slogan of Isbell's seeds Is, "As they grow, their fame grows." Not bad. This cata- logue is a very comprehensive one de- voted in large part to fine vegetables and field crops. Small fruits, roots, plants and various other things are also included. Peter Henderson & Co., New York. — Wholesale catalogue for market gar- deners and florists. Superbly illus- trated, containing a vast amount of information in a small space, well ar- ranged and tabulated to give desired information quickly and accurately. This is a model of what such a cata- logue should be. W. E. Marshall & Co., New York. — Marshall's Seeds for 1919. This is Messrs. Marshall's 15th anniversary list, and it is a creditable showing for the time, everything considered. It gives quite a full selection of vege- table and flower seeds, lawn grass. Spring requisites in plant and garden requirements, etc.. and well fills its place in the progressive seed trade of the day. Alex. Forbes & Co., Newark, N. J. — We have received two catalogues from Messrs. Forbes & Co., one of them the regular Spring issue of their offers in every garden requisite, which is an exceedingly handsome catalogue, with natural colors used frequently through- out the book. Accompanying this is the Market Gardeners' catalogue, equally attractive and exceedingly creditable to the publishers. Sluis & Groot. Enkhuizen, Holland. — General wholesale price list of flower seeds, November, 1918. This is one of the representative and reliable Holland seed establishments, and their list coming as it does at the present time is exceedingly interest- ing. It contains a very large selection of species and varieties, and speaks well for early resumption of good commercial possibilities in Holland seeds. VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Herberts Thunbergll, Hydrangea Paniculate, TVeigela, Splreas, etc Ask for complete list of OAK BRAND SHRUBS. The pONABD Jr. |"S"| WEST GROVE VJONESCO. |g) PENN..U.S.A. Rofcwt FH«. Pro. ialolsa Wlalaw. Vic. Tr~. WV *n Mubicrihtrt t» tki Nurnrymen'$ Fund frr Mmrktt Dtvtltfmtnt When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE GLADIOLUS BULBS NAMED VARIETIES AND MIXTURES IN AIL SIZES. Surplus Quantities at Bargain Prices. MAINE BULB AND FLOWER GROWERS L.EWISTON, MAINE Speculate in Specimen Stock for Landscape Work Hardy Rhododendrons, Aialeas, Boxwoods. Hollies and a Complete Line of Coniferous Evergreens. WRITE FOB PRICES Cottege Garden* NarMrk*, Inc. EUREKA CALIFORNIA OHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS MADISON, IM. J. National Nurseryman The oldest and best established journal for nurserymen. Circula- tion among the trade only. Pub- lished monthly. Subscription price $1.50 per year. Foreign subscrip- tions, $2.00 per year. In advance. Sample copy free upon application from those In the trade enclosing thoir business card. National Nurswpan Pub. Co., it- HATBOftO, PA. 158 HORTICULTURE February 15, 191» SEED TRADE AMERICAN SBBD TRADE ASSOCIATION Officers— President, F. W. Bol*uui«, Washington, D. C-, First Vice-President, Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.; Second Vice-President, David Burpee, Philadel- phia, Pa.; Secretary-Treasurer, C. K. Kendel, Cleveland, O. American firms contemplating send- ing trade literature to Canada should comply with the strictly enforced regu- lations governing the delivery, within the Dominion, of trade literature through the mails in bulk. Bona fide trade catalogues and price lists not de- signed to advertise the sale of goods by any person in Canada may be im- ported duty free in single copies ad- dressed to merchants in Canada and not exceeding one copy to any one merchant for his own use and not for distribution. Large numbers of val- uable catalogues mailed to Canada have been returned undelivered, owing to the refusal of the addressees to pay duty thereon. The total value of all of the separate pieces of matter should be first ascertained and duty paid, cus- toms slips for which purpose are ob- tainable at the principal ports in the United States. Each piece of matter should have written or stamped on the outside wrapper or envelope the words "Duty paid." Catalogues and advertising matter sent in bulk as or- dinary merchandise are also dutiable. U. S. Commerce reports call at- tention to the fact that seed pro- duction has been carried forward on a larger scale in the United States during the past few years than ever before. Early in the war it became apparent that seed pro- duction was very largely at a stand- still in most of the European countries, and that with the great obstacles to ocean transportation the comparative- ly small quantities that were produced could not be brought across. Seed growers in the United States under- took to extend their production both as to quantity and varieties, and the re- sult has been that many of them who were formerly importers have now be- come exporters. Indications are that there is a considerable surplus of sev- eral kinds of seeds, and growers- are at a loss to know whether to increase or decrease their acreage or to main- tain it at last year's standard. A study of conditions in this country alone would not suffice to answer these ques- tions, but must be supplemented with the information now about to be gath- ered in the countries of Europe. Per- haps no line of business was more deeply disturbed by the war than that of seed growing and distribution. urpees Seeds Grow Bedding plants and flowers to beautify the homes and gardens of the American public will be in greater demand this spring than ever before. Every wide-awake florist should now be making preparation to make good on the shortage that is going to be so noticeable this spring. Bedding plants of every variety are going to be scarce. This scarcity is largely due to the lack of help and the fuel shortage. There are, however, a great many varieties that can be easily grown from seed sown now, and this will help to make up the shortage of Geraniums and other popular bedding plants. The most suitable varieties to grow from seeds and those which always do well in American gardens are : Ageratum, Alyssum, Asters, Begonias, Celosia, Cen- taurea, Coleus, Petunia, Salvia, Verbena, Vinca and Zinnia. The House of Burpee is famous for its superior strains of flower seeds. The stocks of some of the varieties mentioned are short. Consequently, we advise ordering early. CHOICE FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS FOR PRESENT SOWING AGERATUM Tom Thumb. Blue. AGERATUM Tom Thumb. White. Admirably adapted for bedding, bloom- ing freely until frost. ALYSSUM Little Gem, Lilac Queen, Sweet Alyssum. ASTERS All the best new and standard varieties. See catalog. BEGONIAS for bedding. Seed sown now will make perfect plants for spring sales. DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH White edged rose. GRACILIS .ALBA Pure white PRIMA DONNA Coral-pink VERNON Deep red Vl'LCAN Fiery-scarlet CALENDULA Burpee's Improved Strains are unexcelled. The flowers all fully double and of great size. LEMON QUEEN The best lemon. ORANGE KING The best orange CELOSIA Our Fordhook Strain of the plumed Celosia Magnificent is, we believe, the finest in the country. CARMINE Rich carmine-crimson GOLDEN YELLOW Rich yellow. ORANGE-RED Reddish-orange REDDISH-PLUM Warm plum. ALL COLORS MIXED CENTAUREA The fallowing are foliage varieties or Dusty Millers. CANDIDISSIMA Silvery-white foliage GYMNOCARPA Finely cut silvery loaves. MIGNONETTE This favorite has been a Burpee Specialty for many years. The following are the varieties we offer: GOLIATH Massive spikes, coppery-red florets. MACHET Large florets of gray color. GIANT BOUQUET Fine for cutting. COMMON SWEET PETUNIA The American bedding plant par exctUence, BALCONY WHITE The best white bedder BALCONY BLUE The best blue BALCONY rose The best rose colored BURPEE'S DEFIANCE The largest of all ruffled Petunias GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA Our own growing STOCKS. Ten Weeks The indispensable "bedder" for cool sec- tions. Largest Flowering- Globe Pyramidal in the following separate colors: Crimson Rose, Dark Blue, Pure Whit.-, I.U-ht Blue, Golden Chamois. Salmon-Rose, Canary-Yellow, Darkest Crimson, Lilac- Rose. VINCA The Madagascar Periwinkle is excellent for pots or bedding. ROSEA Rosea Alba and Alba Fura CHRYSANTHEMUM Burpee's Fordhook Strain or Early-flow- ering Single Ferennial varieties. Sown dur- ing spring the plants will bloom from August until frost. Excellent for cutting. BURPEE'S SWEET PEAS ARE KNOWN THE WORLD OVER SowT now for Decoration Day. BURPEE'S EARLY-FLOWERING SPENCERS See Catalog for full list and description of varieties. FOR .ALL THAT IS BEST IN VEGE- TABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS Write for Burpee's Annual. The leading American Seed Catalog. Also ask for our Special Blue List of Wholesale Prices. W. Atlee Burpee Co., Seed Growers Philadelphia. February 15, 1919 HORTICULTURE 159 NEW BUILDING OF THE G. H. HUNKEL CO., MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN. We present a photograph of the new building of the above mentioned firm they have just occupied. This build- ing consists of three floors and base- ment, each 50 by 100 feet. The first floor is used as a retail salesroom and offices; the second floor for packeting and filling; the third floor for storage and cleaning; the basement for stor- age. An electric elevator has been in- stalled. All the latest appliances for the handling and quick filling of orders are used and the entire estab- lishment is modern and up-to-date. The G. H. Hunkel Co. was established in 1904. In 1912 the Wernich Seed Co. of Milwaukee was absorbed. The officers of the G. H. Hunkel Co. are: E. P. Hunkel, president; H. V. Hunkel, vice-president, and G. H. Hunkel, sec- retary and treasurer. An extensive re- tail and wholesale business is done in seeds, fertilizers, poultry supplies, etc. MAUL.ES SEEDS AND BULBS Write for our 1919 Special Price List for Market Gardeners and Florists. WM. HENRY MAULE, Inc. 21st and Arch Sts., Philadelphia, Fa. A Card This Size Costs only 90o. per Week on Yearly Order It would keep your name and your specialty before the whole trade. A half-inch card costs only 45c. per week on yearly order. !:W»^*f.fogM»!M^ BODDINGTON'S GlANT STOCKS GREENHOUSE SAVED SEED These stocks are great improvements on the Beauty of Nice Strain. They bloom in four to five months from sowing and under good cultivation, (disbudded), attain height of 2J/2 to 3 feet, producing a gigantic flower spike bearing beautiful large double flowers, the actual seed of- fered below has produced as much as 85 % doubles. | LENOX PINK PRINCESS ALICE, White ABUNDANCE, Carmine BEAUTY OF NICE (Improved) CANARY YELLOW Each color separate. LENOX MAUVE VIOLET (Perpetual) ALMOND BLOSSOM, blush AUGUSTA VICTORIA, Lilac CRIMSON KING Tr. pkt. 25c; l/fcoz. $1.25 Strtlntv (LSofctriugtoti (So. jm. 128 Chambers Street Seedsmen NEW YORK CITY fe/gw^wMmm^mmr^^^ We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farm at Grass Lake. Mich., and our growing stations in every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. ^^JSaEj^. LILY OF THE VALLEY s§wnm$\ Original Cases containing 1750 Pips, Cm fiske gp 1 M $22.50; Small Quantities, $2.50 per hundred FOTTLER, FISKE, RAWSON CO. The Seed Store 12 and 13 Faneutl Hall Sq., Boston "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynea Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., 166 Camber of **« BId|., Boito«, Mat*. Kin HORTICULTURE February 15, 1919 IN THE National Capitol It joar service to deliver Flewera •r liMltm •■ Order by T«W- rraph or MktrwlH. Prompt Reliable Service. GEORGE H. COOKE Connecticut At«. and L St. WASHINGTON, D .0. "The Telegraph Florist" Mombor of Florliti' Telegraph Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. IM FOB KANSAS CITY Transfer Yoar Ordtrt te> SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Mouther Florists' Telesjraph Delivery DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders bom any part ol the country to New York City Writ* or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1662-155S Columbus KOTTMILLER, 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. Ab«o. ADAM SERENGER FLORIST 32 newstreet. BANGOR, MB. We Cooer all Points in Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Of Interest to Retail Florists ADVERTISE. A' gifted writer of business and finance says that if you have confidence in your business, advertise. Could anything spell of more optimism to the florists of today than that. If the florist of today doesn't have the con- fidence in his business that he should have, he/ not only should not advertise but he should close up shop and make room for those who have confidence: We are starting out for a $100,000 campaign backed up by local advertis- ing and those who back up our cam- paign are not only showing confidence but display the finest asset; the co- operative spirit of broadening the sphere of more uses of more flowers. Note the many times flowers are desir- able from the time of birth of the babe to the time of going to the great be- yond. Are you doing your share in cultivating the many uses flowers are eligible and is not the publicity cam- paign also your agency for spreading the propaganda? Are you helping your campaign? Show your confidences are thereby be- ing imbued with the same spirit the brethren who so faithfully contributed last year and this year again. Do your part and your confidence will not be misplaced. Send in your contribution so that the campaign will reach to its new proportion $100,000 for the people to "Say it with flowers." Chairman National Publicity Cam- paign. MR. ALBERT STRUMPH Is in charge of the new Salesrooms of the BOSTON FLORAL SUPPLY CO. at 15 Otis and 96 Arch St., Boston, Mil--. Mr. Strumph, who is one of the best known young men in the florist busi- ness. s:iys he has joined the staff of this concern because: "It has ever been my aim to join a large organization with duties of large responsibility and this goal lias been reached in my associa- tion with the Boston Floral Supply Co." Mr. Strumph also states that he is not connected with any other concern. DARDS-FLORIST Established at N. E. Cor. of Madison Aye. and 44th St., New York, for 14 Years QUALITY-, SERVICE, FAIR PRICES Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery w. s. s. BUY WAR War Saving Stamps SAVING STAMPS Issued by the U. S. Gov. JOHN BREITMEYER'S — =S0NS Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We coTer all Michigan point* and r«*d see t tons of Ohio, Indiana and Canada, Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. ouD£ BROS CO 121-* F Srja-w eeeds oar supply. This is sspsssally trst of Bases. We hare erer/ facility aas abnndant means snd best returns are assnred for stock construed to ns. Address Tear BhlpmeaJs to UNITED CUT FLOWER 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CO. Inc. D. J. Pappas, Pres. REED 4 -inch' pots $8.00 per 100 Nephrolepls elegantissima Compacta, Muscosa, and Smlthll: 3%-inch pots $ .35 each Nephrolepls elegantissima and elegantissima Compacta: 6-lnch $ .75 each 8-inch 1.50 " 10-inch 3.00 " 12-inch 5.00 " Nephrolepls Harrlsii, 8-inch 1.50 " Nephrolepis Muscosa and Smithii: 5-inch 75 " 6-inch 1.00 " Nephrolepis Dwarf Boston, S-inch 1.00 " F. R. PIERSON TARRYTOWN, N. Y. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND Dahlias We will have a fine lot of Dahlia plants in the best cut flower sorts ready April first. See our General Catalogue for list and prices. Send fot Catalogue Cash with Otdet R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND 170 HORTICULTURE February 22, 1919 MICHELL'S FLOWER SEEDS A8TKB8 Queen of the Market. White. Mush Pink, Rose Pink, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Crimson. Trade pkt., 25c. ; 1.00 per oz. Mixed Trade pkt., 20c. ; $1.00 per oz. Aster Earlv Wonder. Pink or White. Trade pkt., 40c; $2.25 per oz. Early Royal Branching. White, Rose Pink, Shell Pink, Purple, Lavender. Trade pkt., 40c; $2.25 per oz. Mixed. Trade pkt., 40c; $2.00 per oz. CENTAUREA „ „ Candidisslma, per 1000 seeds, 40c $2.00 Gymnocarpa, per 1000 seeds, 15c .50 LOBELIA Crystal Palace Compacta. . .$0.30 $1.50 Barnard's Perpetual (Trail- ing) 25 1.75 Crystal Palace Speciosa 20 .75 Sapphire (Trailing) 40 PETUNIA %Tr. Tr. Pkt Pkt. Grandlflora fringed $0.30 $0.50 Ruffled Giants 30 .50 California Giants 30 .50 Monstrosa (MlchelPs) 60 1.00 SALVIA % Tr. Tr. Pkt. Pkt. Oz. Michell's Scarlet Glow. $0.30 $0.50 $4.00 America (new) V4 oz., $3.50 30 .50 Bonfire 25 .40 Splendens *25 Zurich 30 .50 ALSO ALL OTHER SEASONABLE SEED AND SUPPLIES Send for Wholesale Price List HENRY F. MICHELL GO. 518 MARKET ST.. PHILADELPHIA 5.00 2.50 1.50 4.00 When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE Special Gladioli Order AMERICA $32.00 CHICAGO WHITE 80.00 HALLEY 22.00 FRANCIS KING 22.00 NIAGARA S5.00 St'HWABEN 35.00 AMERICAN BULB GO. 172 W. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Poinsettia Stock Plants CALIFORNIA GROWN Early and Late Flowering Type $1.50 per doz. $7.50 for 25, $25.00 per 100 CARNATION and 'MUMS R. C. CANNA ROOTS GLADIOLI BULBS Seasonable Plants, Bulbs and Seeds. Ask for Complete List of Varieties and Prices. Satisfaction Guaranteed IRWIN - NEW YORK ROMAN J. 108 West 28th Street 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 Winners), $17.60 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Bids., PHILADELPHIA, PA. GET VALUE Buy Your Flower Seeds by Weight Farquhar's Trade Catalogue lists this way BETTER VALUE FARQUHAR QUALITY R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON, MASS. KELWAY 8 SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS (personally selected strains) WHOLESALE ONLY Write lor Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGP0RT, Eng. BURNETT BROS. Seeds, Bulbs, Plants Etc. 92 Chambers St., New York Write for our Illustrated Catalog GLADIOLI New Trade Liat Ready JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowerfield, L. I., N.Y. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AKD BULBS Horticultural Sundries 166 W. 23rd St., NEW YORK THOMAS J. GREY COMPANY SEEDS, BULBS AND IMPLEMENTS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Beseleoted stniiiis in Seeds. Improved styles in Implements Catalogue upon npplication. 16 So. Market Street BOSTON, MASS. Lily of the Valley PIPS JUST RECEIVED $30 per Case of 1000 $15 per Case of 500 J.M.TH0RBURN&CO. S3 Barclay Street ThrouRh to 64 Park Fbte* NEW YORK CITY J. BOLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Growers and Seed Distribu- tors for One Hundred Years WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE To Market G*rd*nero and Fl*rUt» Pratt and Light Su., BALTIMORE, MD STUMPP & WALTERCO! Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, CORP. 47-54 North Market Street 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» St.. NEW YORK and ORANGE. CONN When writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture February 22, 1919 HORTICULTURE 171 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. Sales Representatives for JCLIUS ROKHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J., Special Agents for HON ARBOR CHEMICAL COMPANY, and Special Agents for B. HAMMOND TRACY, INC.. "GLADIOLI." Muller-Sealey Co., Inc. 47 W. 42nd Street, NEW YORK CITY E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Ave. IRVINGTON, N. J. Nephrosis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 Inch pots, extra heavy, fSS.OO per hun- dred; 6 Inch, $75.00 per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, PB,LAPDAElPHU' CHRYSANTHEMUMS After a careful studv we have selected a list of thirty of the best varieties In WHITES, PINKS and YELLOWS maturing from the earliest, like SMITH'S ADVANCE to the latest like JENNIE NONIN, and offer strong rooted cuttings at lowest market prices consistent with quality and clean, careful thrifty cul- ture. We guarantee this stock absolutely free from the dreaded midge or any other disease. VARIETIES AND PRICES ON APPLICATION Our growers are experienced in packing and shipping and you can depend on us. We have also a irry complete list of POMPON, ANEMONE and other forms — in addition to the Grand ifloras. C. U. LIGGIT, Office 326 Bulletin Bldg. Philadelphia, Pa. Place your reserve orders now. GOOD STOCK will be scarce at planting time. We offer strong 2-year plants, dormant or potted. ROSES Breck-Robinson Nursery Co., GLADIOLI and DAHLIAS LEXINGTON, MASS. BOBBIRK & ATKINS NURSHYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTBS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development, also "Say It With Flowers" Publicity Campaign. We have purchased the entire atoek at J. L. Moore and can make attractive prices. Send for list. B. Hammond Tracy, Inc. WENIIAM, MASS. ■.y^- 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 CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York Page Advance Co 192 Allen, J. K 189 American Bulb Co 170 American Fores- try Co 1S1 Anderson, S. A. .1S5 Aphine Mfg. Co. 191 Barrows. H. H..172 Bayersdorfer, H. Co 186 Bay State Nur- series 172 Bobbink & At- kins 171 Boddington Co., Inc., A. T 183 Boigiano & Son. 170 Boston Floral Supply Co 18S Breck, J. & Sons. 170 Breck - Robinson Co 171 Breitmeyers, J. Sons 184 Budlong, J. A... 186 Bunyard, A. T. ..184 Burnett Bros 170 Burpee, W. A. & Co 170-1S2 Darter's Tested Seeds, Inc 183 Fage Chicago Flower Growers Asso.,187 Cuilds, John Lewis 170 Clarke, D. Sous.. 184 Coan, J. J 189 Cooke, Geo. H...1S4 Conard & Jones. 181 Cottage Gardens Nurseries 181 Cowee, W. J 188 Craig Co., Robt.171 Danker 184 Dards 184 Dreer, H. A.. 172-191 Dunlop, John 11.185 Dwelle -Kaiser Co 192 Dysart, K 188 Edwards Folding Box Co 186 Esler, J. G 191 Fnrquhar, R. & J. Co 170 Fengar, E. W. . .171 Ford, M. C 188 Ford, W. P 188 Froment, II. E..188 Galvin, Thos. F.isr, Gasser Co., J. 11.185 Graham . A Grakelow, II Page Son, 185 Cbas. 185 Grey & Co, T. J. 170 Gude Bros. Co... 184 Hail Asso 191 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works 191-192 Hart, Geo. B....186 Heistad, H 192 Henderson A: Co., A 186 Hentz & Nash... 189 Hess & Swoboda.185 Hews & Co., A. H 190 Hill Co., E. G...1S6 Hill, D. Nursery Co 181 Irwin, R. J... ..170 Johnston Bros. ..184 Kastinsr. W. F. Co 186 Kelway & Son... 170 Kcrvan Co lsS Knoble Bros 185 Kroeschell Bros. 192 Kuebler. W. H...188 Page Kottmiller 184 Lemon Oil Co... 191 Liggit, C. TJ 171 Low Co., Stuart. 180 Maine Bulb & Flower Grow- ers 181 McHutchison Co. 172 Marshall, W. E. & Co 170 MeKeuzie, John. .185 Michell, H. F. Co.170 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 180 Millang, Chas....l89 Muller-Sealey Co.171 Murray, Samuel. 184 National Nursery- man 181 Nicotine Mfg. Co.192 Niessen, Leo Co. 186 Palmer, W. J. & Son 185 Tark Floral C0..IS0 I'arslielskv Bros. 192 Penn the FIorist.184 Pennock. S. S. Co 169 Pierce Co.. F. O.l'.d Pierson, A. N...169 Pierson, F. R...169 Page. Pulverized Ma- nure Co 191! Randalls Flower Shop 185 Reed & Keller... 188 Reidel & Meyer. 188 Reid, Edw 186 Reuter, L. J. Co.172 Rice & Co., Je- rome B 183 Robinson, Henry M. Co 188 Robinson, H. M. & Co 186 Roehrs, J. Co 172 Roland, Thomas. 185 Rosery, The 184 Schwake, Chas. Co 171 Sekenger, Adam. 184 Sheridan, W. F..188 Shinn, Warren. .Is': Siebreeht. Geo. C.188 Siggers & Sig- gers 191 Skirinlsky, S. S. & Co 170 Smith, Elmer D. & Co 181 Smith, P. J 188 Smith, W. & T. Nursery Co 1S1 Page Smith, The Flor- ist 185 Smith & Fetters Co 185 Smyth, Wm. J... 185 Stumpp, G. E. M.184 Stumpp & Wal ter 170 Thorburn, J. M. & Co "0 Totty, Chas. H..181 Tracy, B. Ham- mond 171 United Cut Flow- er Co 188 Vincent, R., Jr., & Sons Co 169 Wants, For Sale etc 190 Warburton 185 Weber, F. C....185 Weiss, Herman.. 188 Wilson 184 Wood Bros 185 Woodruff S. D. & Sons 170 Young, A. L....188 Young, John 188 Young & Nugent.184 Zech & Mann 188 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS by advertising your goods In the Horticulture Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 172 HORTICULTURE February 22, 1919 Dreer's Hardy Perennial Phlox One year field grown plants, trimmed suitable for potting up into three inch pots, now in cold storage in dormant condition. Procure your supplies now while the plants are dor- mant, splendid stock for spring sales. General Collection of Hardy Phlox Albion (Medium). One of our own introductions, producing very Large panicles of pure white Howe™, with faint ani- line red eye Huron von Dedem (Medium). Brilliant cochineal red with salmon shadings. $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. Bridesmaid (Tall). White, with large crimson-carmine centre. Champs Blysee (Dwarf). A very bright rosy magenta. Eelaireur (Tall). Brilliant rosy magenta, with large lighter lialo Frau Anion Knehiier (.Medium). The finest white variety yet Introduced, having the largest truss and individual flower. Henry Murger (Tall). White, erimson-earmine centre. Jeanne d'Arc (Tail). A good standard late white. La Vague (Medium). Pure mauve, with aniline-red eye. L'Evenement (Dwarf). Orange scarlet overlaid with salmon- pink. I is,' Abbema (Dwarf). Very large dwarf, pure white, fine form. Mme. Paul Dutrle (Tall). A delicate lilac-rose, reminding one of some of the beautiful soft pink Orchids. Mrs. Jenkins (Tall). The best tall early white for massing. Obergaertner Wittig (Medium). Bright magenta, with crim- son-carmine eye; large flower and truss; one of the best. Pantheon (Tall). Bright carmine rose. Rynstrom (Medium). An improved form of the popular va- riety Pantheon; fine for massing, of a Paul Neyron Rose color. Von Lassburg (Medium). The purest white in cultivation, individual flowers larger than any other white. Priee: Any of the above varieties except where otherwise noted, S5 cts. per doz.; $0.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Early Flowering Hardy Phlox (P. Suffrulicosa) Miss Lingard. This grand free flowering white variety is a universal favorite, coming into flower in May; it continues in flower throughout the season. $1.25 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000. Scarce Varieties and Recent Introductions Kuropa (Medium). A white variety with very decided crim- son-carmine eye; Hie individual flowers as well as the trusses are very large, entirely distinct. $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Elizabeth Campbell (Medium). Very bright salmon pink, with lighter shadings and dark crimson eye. The most popular Phlox grown today. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000, (•etion (Dwarf). A new color in Phloxes, a tender peach- blossom pink with a bright rose eye. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Kiverton Jewel (Dwarf). One of our own introductions which it gives us great pleasure to recommend, a lively shade of mauve-rose illuminated by a carmine-red eye, a splendid improvement on the variety Asia. $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. Tbor (Dwarf). A most beautiful and lively shade of deep salmon-pink suffused and overlaid with a scarlet glow and a light almost white halo around its aniline-red eye. This variety will undoubtedly hold the same place among deep salmon colors that Elizabeth Campbell holds among the light salmon-pinks. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Viking (Medium). A splendid new variety, and one of the latest to flower, producing much branched pyramidal heads of bloom of a pleasing soft salmon-rose. $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. W. C. i-.uuii (Medium). One of the finest Phloxes yet intro- duced, and while the individual flowers according to the color-chart are of a delicate lilac color illuminated by a large hright solferino eye, the color effect as a whole is ■i delicate pleasing shade of soft pink. $1.00 per doz. ; {6.00 per 100. HENRY A. DREER, 7 1 4-7 1 6 Chestnut Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are intended for the trade only Julius Roohrs Company PLANTSMEN Orchids, Conservatory Plants, Novelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Finest Stock 'n America for Trade or Private Requirement* 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^dm ami Retail NORTH ABPNOTON. MASS. K Be independent, grow your own ROSE STOCKS for budding or grafting. Those using ROSA MULTIFLORA JAPONICA STOCK prefer it to Manetti. We offer for Immediate delivery New Crop unhulled Seed at $4.50 per lb. 95 Chambers Street New York. N. Y. McHUTCHISON & COMPANY, Seed of TOTTY'S Special Hybrid Delphiniums Without doubt the finest in America. Sow seed st once. Seed, Yt oz., $1.50; % oz., $3.00; 1 oz., $5.00. Postage paid. 2M>-in. pots. April 1st delivery, $20.00 per 100. These 2% -in. pot plants will produce good flower spikes the first summer. Work up your stock from the best to be had. SIM'S SELECTED COMET TOMATO SEED The best Tomato for growing under glass. $5.00 per oz. L. J. REUTER CO. Plant Brokers 329 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, Mass. The New UADnV DDIUCT (I- Ibota x Ovali- Hybrid n Anil I rnifLi toiiumi TO BE INTRODUCED IN FAL.I, 1919. More about it later Elm City Nursery Co., WOODMONT NURSERIES, Inc., New Haven, Conn. IBOLIUM FERNS Per 100 Per 1000 BOSTONS ZVt Inch $6.00 $50.00 ROOSEVELTS ... •• 6.00 60.00 WHITMANI " 6.50 55.00 WHITMAN I COM- PACTA " 6.50 65.00 VERONA " 6.50 55.00 TEDDY, JR " 6.50 55.00 Stock all sold until April 1st. Order either direct or through S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Sole Agents Philadelphia, Pa. HENRY H. BARROWS, WHITMAN, MASS. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE February 22, 1919 HORTICULTURE i; .. THE PLANT EMBARGO MENACE "ABSURDITIES AND ANOMALIES" IN QUARANTINE 37. While the floiisty have been work- ing and sacrificing tor the relief of 1 1 1 1 1 1 tor four war years, it pre- vents tli Belgians shipping anj of toi i thej have preserved tor us — and which we urgently require. While it prohibits the importation of practically every horticultural item that Belgium produces (Azaleas. Bay Trees. Araucarias, made-up Kentias, Begonias, etc.), it allows the only hor- ticultural item that Germany produces (lily of the valley pips), to come in. It stops the importation of Dracaena canes which furnish the only raw ma- terial from which we could produce the colored varieties here It places such restrictions on the im- portation of Palm seeds (which can- not be packed in "sand, soil or earth") as to make it impossible to import the seeds necessary to produce palms here. It allows the the importation of Rose stocks, yet stops the importation of these same stocks when any variety is grafted or budded on them. It allows the importation of Lily bulbs, but only when they are not packed in "sand, soil or earth" — and this restriction of course absolutely stops the importation of Lily bulbs, unless modified. It allows the importation of lily of the valley pips if no sand is about the roots, yet sand is the only mate- rial that will prevent the rotting of pips when packed or kept in storage. It makes practically impossible the importation of bulbs, pips, etc . be- cause a little "sand; soil or earth" is necessary in their packing, yet appar- ently has no jurisdiction over the mil- lions of tons of the same material Which is dumped here annually which comes as ballast in ships from for- eign countries. It allows the importation of Hya- cinth. Tulip and Narcissus bulbs, yet stops the importation of T. R. Bego- nia and Gloxinia bulbs. Is it because the latter come from poor bleeding Belgium? While seeking to "protect the couni try from insect pests and plant dis- ease in the interest of the florists and nurserymen" it gives no protection whatever from pests, but is the worst knock-out blow the florists and nurs- erymen ever received. It is destruc- tive instead of constructive. It kills business without hurting the bugs. While it places all varieties of bulbs and palm and tree seeds under inspec- tion and red-tape restrictions, it gives the florists and nurserymen no pro- tection whatever from the breeding places of insect pests and plant dis- eases, which in many instances un- just across the fence. Write to your Congressmen an 1 Senators for redress. Also to D. F. Houston, Secretary of Agriculture, Washington. D. C. giving reasons why you expect him to revise these regula- tions. ANOTHER VIGOROUS PROTEST. The Minnesota State Horticultural Society, having a membership of 3,200 men and women interested in horti- cultural work and progress, does here- with emphatically protest against the enforcement of Quarantine Order No. 37, made by the Federal Horticultural Board. Under the ruling of this Board the above Quarantine Order will take ef- fect June 1, 1919, and will put an em- bargo on nearly all plants which have in the past been imported from for- eign countries and are still needed in the future for the benefit and enjoy- ment of the people of our country. We submit the following reasons why this embargo is unfair, unjust and should not be enforced: 1. The purpose of the embargo is to prevent the importation of plant diseases and insect pests; which pur- pose will not be accomplished unless importation of all plants is prevented. 2. If there is danger in importing trees and shrubs, there is also danger in the importation of scions and buds; against which there is no embargo. 3. There is as much danger in im- porting rose stock for grafting as there is in grafted stock and plants on their own roots. 4. If lily bulbs, lily of the valley, narcissus, hyacinth, tulips and cro- cuses can be imported, why are snow- drops, iris, orchids, anemone, astilbes, hegonias, gladiolus, gloxinias, etc., etc., excluded. 5. We know of no good reason why azaleas, rhododendrons, araucarias. boxwood, bay trees, dracaenas, palms, orchids, etc.. should not be imported. 6. Until plants needed can be pro- duced here in the desired quality and quantities, their importation should be permitted. A large number of these plants will, most likely, never be satisfactorily produced in this coun- try. 7. The enforcement of the embargo will deprive this country of the bene- fits of horticultural progress made in foreign countries and deny us the in- troduction of novelties produced abroad by horticultural establishments of world-wide reputation, which are as much interested in having their plants free of disease and insects as we are ourselves. 8. Last, but not least, it is possible to prevent the importation of diseases and insect pests through proper in- spection and precautionary measures made and taken at the points of ship- ment and potts of import. For the reasons herein stated we consider the ruling of the Federal Hor- ticultural Board to be arbitrary and unwarranted. We respectfully protest against the enforcement of this em- bargo, because we know that its re- sults will be detrimental to the horti- cultural interests of the United States. As individuals and as an Associa- tion we are devoted to unrestricted progress and development of horticul- ture, which is facilitated and made possible through intercourse and close affiliation with other progressive coun- tries and interests. Circular letter from the Hoard of Park Commissioners. Minneapolis, Minn.. February 14th: Dear Sir — As you know, Mr. G. L. Mar- latt, Chairman of the Federal Horticultur- al Board has issued a new eight-page state- ment dated February 1st, explaining and defending Quarantine Rule 37, about which I addressed myself to you previously. This statement is the result of the mi- ni n. us ami uniform protests received from all parts of the country by Members of Congress and the Board itself. It does nut. however, bring out anything of im- portance, that has not been known or is not understood by those who protest against the ruling of the Board, nor does it in the least lessen the justice and con- tentions of those protests. The insinuation of Mr. Marlatt, that these protests arc mainly due to the solici- tation of the Henry A. Dreer Company of Philadelphia, a firm who has possibly done more for American production of plants of all kinds than any other in the country is unfair, anil an insult to the jn- telligei and Integrity of the horticul- turists all over the country. This entire question has been the sub- |ect et consideration and discussion by practically every organization interested in horticultural subjects and undertakings In the United States. A perusal of the trade papers and periodicals devoted to horticu] tare gives a clear reflection of the senti- i, nnis and opinions on this question from all sections of the country. The horticulturists, professionals and laymen alike, are well aware of the good intentions of the Department of Agricul- ture in protecting and assisting their com ii interests. They recognize and appre- ciate tin- splendid work done by tin- de- partment and the Incalculable value of the sor\ioos rendered in the past and to be received in the future. There is absolutely mi tendency on their part to belittle tin work done.' nor to misconstrue tin- motives of the department's action in the matter. Tie- horticulturists feel, however, that Inasmuch as all the members of tin- Fed oral Board are Scientists, that its findings and conclusions are scientifically one- sided ami ilo not give the practical side of tin- question tin- recognition to which it is entitled The Board assumes in its edict a decided autocratic attitude, to which the horticultural interests need not and do not intend to submit i !iu- statement in Mr. Marlatt's pamphlet of explanation, I wish personally to chal- iii particular, viz : "The experts of this Department an- convln 1 that it will be possilde vcrv prompt!] to produce in tins country .all tin- plants prohibited by tiiU Quarantine and mis opinion has been indorsed by leading nursery men and florists.'1 This claim is so much at variance with actual fuels, as to east instilled doubts as in in. correctness of many other conten- tions in that document. It would also be well to know, considering the Indignant protests caused by the attitude of tie era! Board on this question, which are tio- particular Arms and individuals, which 174 HORTICULTURE February 22, 1919 give this ruling their unqualified support anil approval. Judging by letters, which have been re- ceived hy me and others, from our Mem hers in Congress, it seems a foregone con- clusion that the Federal Horticultural Board does not intend t" modify its ruling to any satisfactory extent, and that our ap- peals I'm- recognition and adjustment must he directed to Congress. Through my official position as Superin- tendent of Parks of one of the largest park systems in the country, a position, which I have held now for fourteen years after serving ten years in a similar capacity in another city, I feel Justified in claiming that I am representing through my plea, thousands of people, who take great in- terest In this mailer, hut who have no means of knowing whal is going on or to present and defend their cause. I beg leave to present the following suggestions: 1. That the Federal Hoard he re- quested through Congress to postpone the enforcement of Quarantine Order No, :1T, for at least one year, during which time the question can be thor- oughly considered from all points of view and interests. L\ That the membership of the Fed oral Horticultural Hoard he changed so that there shall he not less than (wo professional horticulturists of practical commercial experience in said Roard of five members. 3. That a questionnaire blank lie drawn up, printed and distributed among all horticulturists all over the country, and through which a large amount of valuable and determining in- formation will be secured on hand of which final conclusions may he based. This entire question Is of such great im- portance that I feel justified in tiespeaking of you, your careful consideration and at- tention to this entire matter, and for which attention I wish to extend to you In ad- vance, my grateful appreciation. Yours very truly, Theodore Wirth, Supt. PROTECTING AMERICAN CROP PLANTS AGAINST ALIEN ENEMIES. The last lecture of the annual win- ter course of the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society was delivered last Saturday by Dr. B. T. Galloway of the United States Department of Agricul- ture, Washington. D. C. Dr. Galloway dwelt largely. on the work of the Department in introducing new fruits and economic plants and also on the causes leading up to the adoption of the recent plant embargo, known as Quarantine 37. The conclusions in reference to pro- tecting American crop plants against alien enemies were summarized as fol- lows:— 1. There are many thousands of in- sects and diseases not yet introduced here, which are known to attack plants in foreign countries. Since th^ organization of the Federal Horticul- tural Board in 1912 and the develop- ment of careful systems of inspection, an average of about 100 dangerous in- sects and about the same number of fungous and related parasities have been discovered each year on stock shipped to this country from Holland. Belgium, France, England, Germany, and Japan. Holland is credited with 148 such insects. Japan 108. France 89. Belgium 64, England 62, and Germany 15. 2. The material proving the greatest source of danger consists of balled or potted plants with earth about their roots. It is impracticable to properly inspect such material here and the certificates of foreign inspectors have proved to be of little or no value. From one of the smaller European countries 1,236 separate and distinct shipments were examined in the past ^;x years and each shipment was found to be infested with one or more dangerous insects; 307 of these ship- ments were azaleas. 3. No system of inspection will pre- vent the spread of dangerous insects and diseases. The very best system of inspection may delay the spread and for this reason properly conducted inspection pays, for it may be regarded as a form of insurance. Exclusion of the plants themselves is not always an absolute safeguard but it is the safest method known and has been adopted in one form or another by practically all civilized countries. 4. After careful study of all phases of the subject the Federal Horticul- tural Board decided on a system of limited exclusion. Under this plan the governing principle is to limit com- mercial plant importations to the classes of plants which have been represented by the plant interests con- cerned in this country as being essen- tial to plant production; in other words, the raw material out of which salable fruit trees, roses, etc., are made. To these have been added cer- tain classes of plants, including bulbs and seeds, which could be reasonably safeguarded by inspection and disin- fection. 5. The main features of the new quarantine are as follows: — Requires permits and compliance with regulations for importation of lily bulbs, lily of the valley, narcissus, hyacinths, tulips, and crocus; stocks, cuttings, scions, and buds of fruits for propagation: rose stocks for propaga- tion, including Manetti. Multiflora, Brier Rose, and Rose Rugosa; nuts, in- cluding palm seeds, for propagation: seeds of fruit, forest, ornamental, and shade trees, seeds of deciduous and evergreen ornamental shrubs, and seeds of hardy perennial plants. Leaves unrestricted, except in spe- cial cases, importations of fruits, vege- tables, cereals, and other plant products imported for medicinal, food or manufacturing purposes: and field, vegetable and flower seeds. Excludes all other classes of plants for propagation, including fruit trees, grapevines, bush fruits, grafted and budded roses, forest, ornamental and deciduous trees, ornamental and de- ciduous shrubs, pine trees of all- kinds, broad-leaved evergreens (such as aza- leas and rhododendrons), and a long list of plant material commonly known as florists' stock. Excluded plants may still be import- ed through the agency of the Depart ment of Agriculture, in limited quanti- ties to supply the country with novel- ties and necessary propagating stock, such entry being safeguarded by high- ly-developed inspection and quarantine service which has been organized by the department, 6. The office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction in the Department of Agriculture will act as an agency to aid horticulturists and others in the importation of novelties and plants for propagating, etc. The office has been introducing new and rare plants for more than twenty years and during that time it has brought in more than 50,000 lots. It has developed special facilities for the care of plants during inspection and has established five field stations where its introductions are propagated and tested. It is en gaged in constructive work on stocks for American fruit trees and stocks for roses and other ornamental plants. Studies are also being made of the re- gions which offer the best conditions for the growing of ornamentals and otheT plants now imported in large numbers but which under the new quarantine will be excluded. The lecture provoked much heated discussion and general condemnation of what was regarded as a most arbi- trary and high-handed action on the part of the officials, who were regard- ed by the audience as having over- stepped the authority given them by Congress. A WINTER MUSHROOM There is one wild mushroom, the Velvet-stemmed Collybia, which Is often rather plentiful during the win- ter months. It may be found from October to May and was fairly abund- ant during December, 1918. On ac- count of the mild weather thus far this season, it is also very likely to occur during spells of mild weather in January and February. This mushroom is easily recognized by the tan-colored cap, the velvety- brown stem which fades out to nearly white at the top, the white or cream- colored gills on the lower side of the cap, and the habit of growing in dense clusters on dead wood. The cap varies somewhat in its shades of color from light yellowish-brown to reddish- brown. During wet weather it is very sticky so that leaves and dirt adhere to it. These can be easily picked or washed off, however. The mushrooms grow in clusters on trees, stumps, fallen logs, or buried wood of elm, wil- low, maple, basswood, and other de- ciduous trees. They have even been found in cities. On account of the season in which they grow, there will probably be lit- tle danger of confusing them with poisonous kinds. No specimens should be eaten, however, which do not con- form to the description just given. No decaying caps should be gathered, but dried or shrivelled caps will usually freshen up while being washed. Freez- ing does not seem to injure their edi- bility. The Velvet-stemmed Collybia has an excellent flavor, and is, in fact, one of the best of our edible mushrooms. The best way of cooking it is to wash thoroughly, then parboil for thirty minutes in water to which a little salt may be added and fry it with a steak in plenty of butter. The stems should be rejected unless very young. An- other way Is to fry them for about fif- teen minutes in butter or bacon fat after parboiling. They may be served on toast or as a separate dish. — W. G. Stover, Department of Botany. Ohio State University. Columbus. Ohio. February 22, 1919 HORTICULTURE 175 (A paper with the above title was read by Wm. H. Judd at the Eighth Annual Convention of the New England Nursery- men's Association held In Boston, Janu- ary 28 and, 29, 1919.) Mr. Judd named and described some of the most attractive of the newer flowering trees and shrubs thriving at the Arnold Arboretum. Among the list were the following: Hamamelis vernalis, a native of Missouri and Arkansas, and Hama- melis mollis, and, belonging to the same family, Corylopsis Gotoana. Prinsepia sinensis, the first shrub to unfold its leaves in spring, a per- fectly hardy tall and vigorous shrub with spreading spiny branches and clusters of bright yellow flowers pro- duced in the axils of the leaves. The red fruit that comes later is about the size of a cranberry. One of the handsomest of the Asi- atic deciduous rhododendrons is Rho- dodendron Schlippenbachii. A perfect- ly hardy shrub bearing in early May beautiful large flesh pink flowers. It should be planted in the shade, for the flowers are of a thin texture and fade out quickly in the sun. Several hundred of seedlings were raised last year and it should soon become a pop- ular variety, although in one or two Massachusetts gardens are some fair sized plants already. Rhododendron careanum (R. Pouk- hanensis), a low, compact bush with a profusion of rosy mauve fragrant flowers produced in May. The com- mon variety, "Yodogawa," is a double- flowered form of this species. Rhododendron mucronulatum bears pale rose colored flowers about end of April. Rhododendron carolinianum, which flowers in June, is one of the best broad leaved evergreens recently in- troduced and never fails to give a crop of its pale rose pink clusters of flowers, either in sun or shade every June. There are numerous good varieties of flowering apples, but a selection of one or two of the best would include Malus Arnoldiana, Malus Sieboldil calocarpa, Malus Toringo incisa and the double flowered form of Malus Ioensis known as Bechtels Crab. The new roses are numerous but one of the best introduced from China is without doubt Rosa hugonis. The long arching branches are completely covered from end to end with beauti- ful pale yellow flowers. Another new and interesting rose is Rosa Omeien- sis, a vigorous grower, having the young stems covered with broad bright red prickles, and in May bears pure white fragrant flowers with only four petals. Rosa multiflora cathayensis should be taken hold of by the hybridist. It is a climber and Chinese representa- tive of the well-known multiflora, but bears large clusters of single pink flowers with a centre of yellow an- thers flowering about the middle of May. It fruits freely and Is one of the parents of the Crimson Rambler. The Cotoneasters have recently at- tracted the most attention of any of the newer Chinese shrubs. There are about fourteen varieties useful as decorative shrubs. The very best ones include first of all, Cotoneaster racemi- flora soongorica. It is a tall, much branched, wide spreading shrub, and during May the slender arching branch- es are closely packed with clusters of white flowers in upright trusses, and in the fall the shrub is completely covered with bright red fruits and is probably the most attractive shrub in the Arboretum. A very similar shrub is Cotoneaster multiflora calocarpa — bluish green fo- liage and produces erect clusters of white flowers. With this one the flower Is the most attractive part as it is with Cotoneaster hupehensls, in May looking like one hugh bush of spiraea. This Is the handsomest of all in flower. Other good varieties are Cotoneaster nitens, with shiny small foliage and a profusion of small black fruit; Cotoneaster dielsiana, with small red fruit in clusters, and Cotoneaster divaricata, with large oval red fruit that remain on till Decem- ber. Cotoneaster apiculata and Coton- easter adpressa are fine for the rock- ery. Among Diervillas the most attrac- tive of all the numerous hybrids and species, Dierville florida venusta takes first place. Every year all the branches are closely covered with the long tu- bular rose pink flowers. This ranks as one of the best new decorative shrubs of recent years, and is quite hardy. Among Viburnums there are two of merit, namely V. theiferum and V. hupehensis. The former during Octo- ber, bears very showy fruit in large pendulous clusters, light orange color changing later to scarlet. V. hupehen- sis bears in fall drooping clusters of large red berries, as large as those of V. Opulus. For its fragrance in flower, there is no more delightful shrub than Syringa pubescens. equally as attractive as any of the popular forms of lilac and should be better known than it is. It bears long tubular flowers of pale lilac that fill the surroundings with a de- lightful perfume. Neillia sinensis has slender droop- ing branches and at the end of every branchlet Is a raceme of bell shaped clear pink flowers during June. This is considered by some people to be one of the most attractive new Chinese shrubs. During the month of July there Is no more attractive bush than Cytisus nigricans. It is a compact little bush about three feet high, every year cov- ered by long erect racemes of bright yellow flowers of a bright yellow color and freely produced. Deutzia hypoglauca Is one of the hardiest and best of the new species from China. It is tall and produces very pretty clusters of white; flowers. Indigofera amblyantha must not be forgotten as one of the shrubs that gives a continuance of flowers for three months, axillary racemes of small rose pink flowers that continue to expand from the end of June till October. Coming to the fall one of the most attractive trees is Acanthopanax ricin- ifolia. This is a tree with stems and branches covered with stout prickles and bears large lobed foliage very sim- ilar to that of the Castor Oil Plant. Among evergreens it is too early to say anything definite about the new- Chinese Spruces but Abies holophylla promises to be one of our best new firs. A large number of seedlings are now growing from seed collected by Mr. Wilson in Korea a year ago, but there are one or two plants in Massachusetts twelve years of age. The so-called .Picea Albertiana is proving very popular and is a good plant for the rockery or a dwarf col- lection, but I believe as it gets older ,it will become bare and unsightly at the base. Considerable interest has been taken with the Asiatic cherries the last few years, one of the best and most hardy ones being Prunus serru- lata sacchaliensis. It grows into quite a large tree and has pink and rose colored flowers. It is suggested as a good hardy stock for most of the tree like cherries. Viburnum Carlesii has found its place as the most fragrant of all the Viburnums and the flowers that are pink in bud. changing to white, open in succession for several weeks. Lonicera syringantha Wolfii long drooping branches and clusters of fra- grant violet colored flowers. (Middle of May). How many nurserymen carry that beautiful old Syringa Rothomagensis (chinensis) or Ruen Lilac as it is called. It is one of the handsomest, hardiest, and most vigorous of all the lilacs. It bears enormous clusters of small flowers of the ordinary lilac color. (It is a hybrid between Persica and vulgaris.) A late flowering lilac known as Syringa Wolfii (from middle to end of June) is very handsome, bearing dark bluish purple flowers very pro- fusel v. It Is a native of Mongolia and has been in the Arboretum since 1906. Laburnum Alpinum is the handsom- est yellow flowered small tree that can be grown in New England and curious- ly is little known. It seeds freely every year and a quantity usually spring up under the tree. 176 H 0 R T I C U L T U K E February 22, 1919 HORTICULTURE VOL. XXIX FEBRUARY 22, 1919 NO. 8 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager Telephone. Beach 292 ADVERTISING RATES: Ter 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), SO 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 of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page THE PLANT EMBARGO MENACE— "Absurdities and Anomalies" in Quarantine 37 — Another Vigorous Protest 173-174 PROTECTING AMERICAN CROP PLANTS AGAINST ALIEN ENEMIES 174 ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS OF MERIT FOR NEW ENGLAND^WiHiam H. Judd 17.r> SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS— National Pub- licity Campaign — Tbe Plant Quarantine 177 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— Lenox Horticultural Society St. Louis Florist Club — Holyoke and Northampton Florists' and Gardeners' Club — International Flower Show, 1920 — Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston — Nassau County Horticultural Society — Horticul- tural Society of New York 178-179 Club and Society Notes 190 OBITUARY — Frederick Algner — Mrs. Alice Kent— Marius Mutillod — Mary Belle Henderson — Dean Thompson — John Maurice Hunt — Mrs. Mattie Mc- Farland 180 SEED TRADE— European Seed Situation— Important Seed Legislation Pending — Embargo on Red Clover Seed Exports Removed 182-183 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Do Good by Stealth— G. C. Watson 184 New Flower Stores 185 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Rochester, St. Louis 187 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: Chicago, Rochester. St. Louis 189-190 MISCELLANEOUS: A Winter Mushroom 174 Expects Enough Fertilizer 177 An Important Hearing 177 Improving Blueberry Industry ' 177 Carnation Bernice — Illustration 17ft Take Up the Slack 180 The Seedsmen 181 Catalogues Received 181 Visitors' Register — Business Troubles 185 News Notes 190 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 190 New Corporations 191 Soft coal has declined in price Coal prices lower from two to three dollars per ion according to the locality and deal- er, from former top notch figures. There is novi abundance of coal on hand everywhere .and dealer- are anxious to book orders for immediate delivery. Some dealers do nol hesitate to admit that a further reduction is likely to take place in the near future. It is generally believed that next year's supply will be procurable at prices which will range probably one-third less than io e qov f .ailing. Purchases should be made now only for immediate needs. Anothei bad insect pest, the Eu- Another insect pest ropean corn borer (Pyrausta nu- bildlis) lias made its appearance in two states in this country. New York and Massachu- setts. In New York at seem- to have invaded three counties, while in Massachusetts it seems to be as yet limited to one or perhaps two. Besides corn this borer attacks practically all herbaceous plants which have flower-stems or leaf -stalks large enough to harbor it and also such garden and flowering plants as celery, Swiss- chard, beans, beet, spinach, dahlias, hollyhocks, gladiolus, chrysanthemums and geraniums. Fortunately its flight is shorter than the brown-tail and gipsy moths and it is honed that if energetic measures are taken at once, which are already well under way, the borer may be exterminated in a few years. "This Quarantine is Come to Stay, and to Stay Forever" Not in many years has there been such heated discussion following a lecture of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, as that which, last Saturday, fol- lowed the lecture by Dr. B. T. Galloway of the Depart- ment of Agriculture, Washington, on "Protecting American Crop Plants Against Alien Enemies."" Dr. Galloway, as had been expected, discussed at length the situation with which the Federal Horticultural Board had to deal, and the conditions which caused the Board to place an embargo on all foreign plants, with a few minor exceptions. In the audience were several persons from Xew York and Xew Jersey, who made the journey to Boston for the sole purpose of getting correct infor- mation of the purpose of the government in relation to the quarantine. The lecture was Largely a resume of the reasons already set forth in the literature, or de- fense of the embargo, after which Dr. Galloway gave his hearers the opportunity to ask questions. The state- ments and arguments of the lecturer were vigorously assailed by Mr. W. N. Craig, of Brookline, Mr. W. II. Wyman, of Abington, and other speakers, and it was in the midst of Mr. Craig's arraignment, that Dr. Gallo- way made the retort: "This Quarantine is come to stay, and to stay forever!" Unfortunate as the language and spirit of this retort may have been, es- pecially coming from an official of the government, it nevertheless disclosed beyond any question of doubt, the futility of any further appeal for consideration of the rights of the horticultural trade to officials assuming this arrogant and defiant attitude. February 22, 1919 HO i;TI CULTURE 1; SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. In the notes furnished by our Pro- motion Bureau last week, was the schedule covering the national maga- zine advertising planned for the spring publicity. In that schedule a page and a half page were apportioned to the Saturday Evening Post. It is dis- appointing to have to change our plans in respect to this publication. The proprietors of this magazine de- cline to accept advertising necessitat- ing such large blocks of s"pace until their mechanical conditions are such as to enable them to take care of more than pre-contracted space. There is a limit to everything, even the mechani- cal possibilities for turning out popu- lar magazines. In the emergency our committees have arranged to use two other mag- azines which more than fill the circu- lation gap. But there is a lesson to come from the turn-down, one for the trade rath- er than our executive forces. None of us realizes the immense amount of foresight and preparedness which the modern magazine of large circulation must bring to bear on the publication of each number. The pro- prietors must know weeks, perhaps months, ahead exactly what an edition is to demand in the way of pages, and mechanical preparation is made ac- cordingly. It is big work, and the problems are always onerous. Now, here is the lesson. We are de- sirous of having our publicity appear at times when we think it will be most beneficial. To fulfil our desires we must act betimes. If our Committees have not the assurance of financial support sufficient to warrant the mak- ing of contracts three or more months ahead, they lose out on prestige in so far as selection of mediums is con- cerned. With them it is not a matter merely of spending money; it is rather a question of getting the most for the money they expend. The Committees are grateful for the continued, and, in the majority of cases, added support of a large num- ber of florists whose vision is clear enough to see that the work of our campaign has actually, and without question, benefited the florist trade to an enormous extent. It is known that thousands in the trade have not yet subscribed a cent towards this great- est of all movements for our com- mon good. If they will but come into line — there is no dictation as to what their contributions shall be — our com- mittees can better look ahead and make arrangements which bespeak greater proficiency in their service. It is, of course, comforting to know that a certain sum can be expected, but this is not a case where personal liability can be pledged, and we should have our drawing needs in hand. We are at the end, almost, of the first two months of 1919. and we have, altogether, $100,000 to raise for this year's publicity. Of this amount about $30,000 is already raised. Til ■ balance is big, but heavy with possi- bilities for the florists trade. As Wal- lace R. Pierson said at a recent trade meeting, "Through this publicity we are entering the "promised land," where we shall get the best from our endeavors." Mr. Nonsubscriber, isn't it time you headed for this land of promise with a subscription ticket? THE PLANT QUARANTINE. A further meeting of the interests affected by the embargo against plant importations was held at the offices of the S. A. P. and O. H., 1170 Broad- way, on Friday afternoon and even- ing, February 14, at which were pres- ent J. D. Eisele, of Dreer's, Riverton, N. J.; F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y.; C. B. Knickman, of McHutchison & Co., New York; Robert Pyle, of Con- ard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa.; Leonard H. Vaughan, Chicago, 111.; Curtis Nye Smith, Boston, Mass.; John Watson, Princeton, N. J.; W. H. Moon, Morristown, Pa., and Thos. Meehan. Dreshertown, Pa. The situation was fully discussed, and the matter of further action in an effort to have the embargo lifted considered at length. " John Young, Secy. Feb. 18, 1919. EXPECTS ENOUGH FERTILIZERS. The prospects of adequate supplies of fertilizers for use this spring are good. The producing capacity of am- monium sulphate plants has been doubled since 1913. Large stocks of nitrogenous materials brought into the country, for munition purposes are now available for agriculture, and there Is a surplus of sulphuric acid producing capacity, together with available supplies of phosphate rock, to produce ample quantities of acid phosphate. The Department of Agri- culture has $10,000,000 worth of ni- trate of soda for distribution to farm- ers for cash at $81 a ton, plus freight. Indications are that supplies of Euro- pean potash can not be obtained in time for use this spring. AN IMPORTANT HEARING. The Federal Horticultural Board has called a hearing for Feb. 26, at Washington, D. C, to argue why both Massachusetts and New York States should not be placed under quarantine regulations as to interstate shipments of gladiolus, dahlias — bulbs and tubers — chrysanthemum, and all other field, vegetable and flowering herbaceous plants, all on account of the European corn borer, now widely prevalent in these states. John L. Bennett, for the past 12 years associated with the Bay State Nurseries at North Abington, Mass.. has resigned his position to become manager of the nursery department of A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. IMPROVING BLUEBERRY IN- DUSTRY. Among about 20,000 blueberry hy- brids that have fruited thus far on the government testing plantations at Whitesbog, near Brown Mills, N. J., several bushes have produced berries three-fourths of an inch or more In diameter. This work indicates that important progress is being made to improve the blueberry industry in the United States. Only such plants as possess fruit with small seeds and delicious flavor, as well as other desir- able qualities, such as color, produc- tiveness, and hardiness, are selected for propagation and distribution. Denver, Col. — Wm. Hennenhoefer, landscape gardener, has opened an office at 2116 E. 17th avenue. 178 H 0 li T I C U L T U K E February 22, 1919 LENOX. MASS., HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The monthly meeting of this society was held in the Town Hall. Lenox, Feb. 12th. A splendid display of car- nations including the varieties Laddie, C. W. Ward, Pink Sensation and a deeper pink sport of this same variety was staged by F. E. Nash, gard. to A. N. Cooley, Pittsfleld. President Johnson showed a fine vase of yellow antirrhinum. Resolutions were unanimously adopted disapproving the recent action of plant exclusion by the Federal Horticultural Board and a copy or- dered sent to Rep. Treadway of this state. Following routine business a recess was declared to welcome the members' wives and many visiting friends. The society was organized a quarter of a century ago and in view of the significance of this, the 25th anniversary, an excellent program was arranged for the presentation of the society's diploma to its past presi- dents. Edwin Jenkins, chairman of the committee on arrangements, pre- sided during the rest of the evening and announced the program. A most delightful entertainment preceded the presentation in which a few of the most prominent artists of Pittsfleld and Lenox took part— a recitation by Miss Anna Jenkins, "The Wee Penny Whistle of Sandy MoGraw"— received much applause and to which Miss Jen- kins responded with "Back to Blighty," splendidly rendered and equally well received. At the conclusion of the in- strumental and vocal entertainment the chairman called upon Arthur T. Boddington, New York, one of the old- est members of the society to make the formal presentation. Mr. Boddington in well chosen words outlined briefly the progress of the society since its inception. He was personally acquainted with each of the recipients of the diploma and said at the outset that it was a most remarkable fact that as yet not a sin- gle death had been recorded of a past president of the Lenox Horticultural Society. Another fact worthy of note was that with the exception of three, all were present to receive the di- ploma. Letters had been previously read before the meeting from John F. Huss, Walter Jack and George Foul- sham, the three past presidents un- avoidably absent. While many of the recipients are still residents of Lenox several had traveled long . distances: Martin Finaghty, Boston; Charles R. Russel, Tarrytown; Allen Jenkins and Edward Edwards, both of Worcester, Mass. A lew others came from outlying dis- tricts. Mr. Boddington was accorded a rising vote of thanks for having so very eloquently "done his duty." Light refreshments were then served to the hundred people present, who later danced to the music of a splendid orchestra and who in the wee sma' ours of the mornin' returned to their homes well tired but exceedingly happy. The committee in charge — E. Jenkins, A. H. Wingett and F. Heeremans — is to be complimented on the success of this meeting. ST. LOUIS FLORIST CLUB. The club met Thursday afternoon at the salesroom of C. A. Kuehn. The carnation show was postponed till March meeting, as being the day be- fore Valentine's Day many retailers and growers could not attend. President Hummert spoke on his re- cent visit to Cleveland and the S. A. F. meeting at Detroit, and urged that every florist become a member of S. A. F. President Fred Ammann also spoke on the future great work mapped out for the Society of American Florists, and urged further support. The next meeting will be a Carna- tion and Spring Flower Show, and out- side growers are requested to send their new varieties for exhibition. The location of the meeting is not yet de- cided. HOLYOKE AND NORTHAMPTON FLORISTS' AND GARDEN- ERS' CLUB. The regular meeting of the Holyoke and Northampton Florists and Garden- ers' Club was held on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at E. J. Canning's Nursery, North- ampton, Mass. M. Adams of Butler & Ullman of Northampton was elected a member. E. J. Canning gave a brief but entertaining report of the New- England Nurserymen's Convention at Boston and James Whiting of Amherst gave a talk on outdoor roses. The monthly prize was won by H. E. Downer, of Smith College, with a pot of Primula malacoides var. King Albert. INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW, 1920. An enthusiastic meeting of the Flower Show Committees of the New York Florists' Club and the Horticul- tural Society of New York was held at the headquarters of the New York Florists' Club, 1170 Broadway, on Monday afternoon, February 17, 1919. Only five members of the commit- tees were absent. The following were present: Theodore A. Havemeyer, F. R. Newbold, Richard G. Hollaman, F R. Pierson, C. H. Totty, W. H. Duck- ham, Jos. A. Manda, George V. Nash. P. W. Popp, John Canning, Philip F. Kessler, Charles Schenck, F. L. At- kins, J. Scheepers, Max Schling, W. H. Siebrecht, Sr., A. L. Miller and Secre- tary John Young. At this meeting the committees merged into a joint committee and unanimously decided to hold a spring show in 1920, the opening date to be Monday, March 15th, and the closing date Sunday, March 21st. The show will be held in the Grand Central Pal- ace, which is shortly to be re-convert- ed to exhibition use. $15,000 was vot- ed to be set aside for premiums. C. H. Totty was appointed chairman of the Schedule Committee. Theodore A. Havemeyer was elected chairman of the Joint Committee, with John Young as secretary and F. R. New- bold, treasurer. The secretary is to have charge of selling the trade space and will also have charge of the prep- aration of the official program. Many novel features to be intro- duced at the show were discussed, and it is expected that the program will be unique in this respect. F. L. At- kins, W. H. Duckham and Max Schling were appointed a committee to design the official sign for the exhibitors, with directions that the slogan of the Publicity Campaign "Say it with flowers" is to be featured at the head of every sign. No other design of signs is to be permitted. It was de- cided to offer a prize of $100 for a poster design and this announcement is to be made forthwith. Arthur Herrington was appointed manager of the show and also was added to the committee. E. F. Korbel and Worth F. Colwell were appointed publicity managers. F. L. Atkins, for Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J., was first to book for exhibition space, taking 200 square feet; Max Schling was a close second to book for the same amount. The meeting went on record as dis- approving the recent action of the Federal Board of Horticulture in es- tablishing a quarantine against impor- tation of plants and flowers. It was considered that such action will rob lovers of horticulture of the oppor- tunity to see many desirable European and other foreign productions in plants and flowers, and would undoubt- edly take away some educational in- terest which has always been attach- ing to flower shows. John Young. Secy. February 17, 1919. February 22, 1919 HORTICULTURE 179 GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. Carnations of every conceivable variety and color formed the principal leal ure of the lirst regular (lower show ever given by the Gardeners' and Flor- ists' Club of Boston, held Tuesday afternoon at Horticultural Hall. The show was held because of the fact that the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society had decided to abandon iis annual exhibition this year. The public was invited to attend and a large number visited the hall. The lirst prize for a new carnation was captured by the "Bernice." a deep crimson, exhibited by w. D. Howard of Mil ford, and the second prize went to C. S. Strout of Biddeford. .Me., for his "Sunshine'' pink, a pale yellow. Mr, Strout also carried off the award for the largest display of carnations. Other exhibitors who were awarded prizes included Littlefield & Wyman of North Abington, Mrs. E. K. Farr of Stoneham, S. G. Goddard of Framing- ham. Win. Sim of Cliftondale and A. A. Pembroke of North Beverly. A. W. Preston, John L. Smith, gard., carried off the silver medal for the finest display of orchids, while the first prize for pansies went to C. T. Beasley of East Milton. M. W. Farr, of Reading, made a clean sweep of all the prizes for sweet peas, carrying off nine premiums. Penn, the florist, and H. R. Comley won prizes for display of flower baskets, while other exhibitors to whom awards were made included: William Thacher, W. C. Rust and W. N. Craig, all of Brookline; Edward A. Clark of Jamaica Plain, the W. W. Edgar Co. of Waverly. "Carnation Night'' was celebrated at the conclusion of the show. Andrew K. Rogers, the club president, presided and the organization voted to indorse the League of Nations. Brief talks on carnations were given by C. S. Strout of Biddeford, Me.; Ernest Saunders of Lewiston, Me.; George E. Buxton of Nashua, N. H., W. D. Howard. Mil- ford, Mass., and S. J. Goddard of Fram- ingham. CARNATION BERNICE. NASSAU COUNTY HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The monthly meeting was held in Pembroke Hall, Glen Cove, on Wed- nesday, Feb. 12th, with a large attend- ance. Phillip Lucking of Oyster Bay and Peter Stroyer of Brookville were elected to active membership and R. C. Hallock as an associate member. The judges appointed for the monthly ex- hibits were Messrs. Wm. Milstead, Chas. Young and Geo. Gilder. The following awards were made: 1 pot of cyclamen, first, and 50 single violets, first, to Robert Jones. It was unanimously agreed that this society go on record as protesting against the Horticultural Import Prohibition and a letter of protest was ordered sent to Senator Calder and Congressman Hicks representing Nassau County. It was decided to hold the annual dinner at the Glen Head Hotel on Wednesday, February 26th, and that the dinner committee— Messrs. Ernest J. Brown, Ernest Westlake and John W. Everitt — be empowered to make all necessary arrangements An ex- tremely interesting essay was read by John F. Johnson entitled "The Value Grown by W. D. Howard, Milford, Mass. of a Scientific Education, wr Arthur Smith. A letter of was ordered sent the author. Lickman, president : Wm. C. lum, secretary, and A. Knight ber of the Islip Horticultural were present and each spoke Competitions, for next montl ing to be held on Wednesday 12th, at 7 p. m., are: 1 pot of tulips, 6 heads of celery sticks of rhubarb. Harry Goodbaxd, Co itten by thanks R. V. McCol- a mem- Society, briefly, ly meet- . March or pan and 12 r. Sec. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK The Horticultural Society of New York will hold an exhibition in the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West and Seventy- Seventh street, March 28th. 29th and 30th. The schedule of classes and pre- miums is as follows: Plants. NON-COMMEECIAX GROWERS. Group of spring flowering plants. Kill sq. ft. arranged for effeot. 1st. $lon, 2nd, $50; group of foliage plants. 100 sq. ft, arranged for effect. 1st, $100, 2nd. $50 ; group of Or- chid plants, 50 sq. ft., arranged for effect, Decorative plants permissible, 1st, $50, 2nd. $25; Acacia, three plants, 1st, $12. 2nd, $6; Acacia, specimen, Amaryllis, twelve plants. Cineraria, six plants. Cyclamen, twelve plants, 1st, $0, 2nd, $3; Hydrangea, speci- men, Marguerite, specimen. 1st, $3, 2nd. $2: Primula malacoldes. twelve plants. Primula obconica, twelve plants, Schizanthus, six plants, not over eight inch pots, 1st. $0. 2nd. $3; Schizanthus. specimen. 1st. $.1. 2nd. $2. COMMERCIAL GROWERS. Group of spring flowering plants, 150 sq. ft., arranged for .fleet; Group of Orchid plants, loo sq. ft., arranged for effect. Dec- Mr itive plants permissible, 1st, $100, 2nd, $50. Bulbous Plants. SOB-COMMERCIAL GROWERS. Early Flowering Tulips, six pans, six va- rieties; Darwin Breeder, or May-floweriue Tulips, six pans, six varieties; Narcissus, six pans, six varieties; Lilies, six pots, 1st, $1. 2n.l. $2, Cut Flowers. NON-COMMERCIAL GROWERS. Roses, is Ophelia or any Ophelia sport; Roses, is pink: Roses. Is red; Roses, 18 yellow; Roses, is white; Carnations, 25 while; Carnations, 25 flesh pink; Carna- tions, 25 light pink; Carnations, 25 dark pink; carnations, 25 scarlet; Carnations, 25 crimson ;. Carnations. 25 variegated; Antir- rhinum, is spikes; Mignonette, 12 spikes- Sweet Peas, 100 sprays, 1st, $3, 2nd, $2 in each elass. COM MERCIAL GROWERS. Roses, 25 white; Roses, 25 light pink; Roses, 25 ilark pink; Roses, 25 red; Roses. 25 yellow; Roses, 25 Ophelia or any Ophelia sport. 1st. $(!. 2nd, $3; (loses, 25 American Beauty, 1st. $io, 2nd, $5; Carnations, 50 white; Carnations, 50 flesh pink; Carna- tions. 50 light pink: Carnations, 50 dark pink; Carnations, 50 scarlet; Carnations, 50 crimson: Carnations, 50 variegated. 1st, $5, 2nd, $3. At its meeting on Feb. 10, the Southampton (Mass.), Horticultural Society decided to hold its show on July 30-81 and to use part of the pro- ceeds for purchasing and planting trees in honor of the soldiers and sailors from Southampton. L80 HORTICULTURE February 22, 1919 Obituary Frederick Aigner. Frederick Aigner, aged 62, superin- tendent of city parks of Niagara Falls, N. Y., died Tuesday morning, February 11, in Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls. Mr. Aigner had been gradually declin- ing for several weeks following an op- eration which he underwent three months ago. The late Mr. Aigner was born in Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany. He studied botany in a university there. After graduating from the university he served a term in the Germany army and shortly afterward was engaged in the laying out and planting of the wonderful palm garden at Frankfort- on-the-Main, Germany. Then he went to Africa where he. made studies' and researches in tropical and other branches of botany. While in Africa Mr. Aigner assisted in the creation of the royal gardens for the Khedive at Alexandria, Egypt. Shortly afterward he came to America and was engaged as a private gardener by John D. Rockefeller, Sr. Mr. Aigner remained in Mr. Rockefeller's employ for several years during which he built the mag- nificent park which is the setting of the Rockefeller home at Cleveland. Ohio. During this splendid work Mr. Aigner had charge of between 1,500 and 2,000 men for several years. About 19 years ago Mr. Aigner came to Niagara Falls from Cleveland and was engaged by the late Arthur Schoellkopf to beautify the land sur- rounding the Hydraulic Power Com- pany plant on the bank of the Gorge here and also his own residence with distinctive gardening effects, and un- til his death he had been in the em- ploy of the Schoellkopf family, during which service he designed, built and personally attended to the maintain- ing of Schoellkopf Park, and Gluck Park. About five years ago under the ad- ministration of Mayor William Laugh- lin Mr. Aigner was appointed by the then park board as the first municipal rintendent of parks in this city and had been continued in this office until his death. Mr. Aigner built and brought to its present stale of beauty the New Porter Park in Buffalo avenue here as well as the splendid municipal swimming pool. He also built several small parks for the city. Mr. Aigner is survived by one son Robert Aigner. who recently returned from overseas where he served in the lOSth Ammuni- tion Train, 34th Division. A. E. F. STUART LOW CO. Call the attention of the Orchid lovers of America to their enormous stock of HYBRID ORCHIDS Comprising many of the finest forms of BRASSO CATTLEYA and BRAS80 LAELIA CATTI.EYAS, LAELIA CATTLEVAS anil CATTLEYAS; CYMBIDIUMS bearing long spikes of flower of great lasting qualities; CY'I'RII'EDIUMS, choicest large flowered mid free flowering types; ODONTIODAS, graceful spikes of many new shades of color; ODONTOGI/OS8UM8, beautiful large flowered hybrids; SOPHRO CATTLEYAs and BOFHKO LAEEIA CATTLEVAS of the quite new red colors, many of which have received highest Awards from the Orchid Societies of Great Britain— together with many thousands of WELL KNOWN species and HYBRIDS specially suitable t" ensure a good supply of cut flowers throughout the year or for any special season as desired. Catalogues Free on Application, -or Exact Quotations by Correspondence. ORCHID NURSERY JARVISBROOK, SUSSEX (Between Tunbridge Wells and Brighton), ENGLAND Head Office for Correspondence BUSH HILL PARK, NEAR LONDON, MIDDLESEX, ENGLAND Telephone, Enfield 1. Cables: Orchids, Enfield, England. Mrs. Alice Kent. Mrs. Alice Kent, widow of Otis L. Kent, died early Friday morning, Feb. 14, at her home on North Atkinson street, Newburyport. Subsequent to the death of Mr. Kent in 1915 she eon- ducted the greenhouses of the old firm of Kent & Marsh and also oper- ated two retail stores, one in Ames- bury and one down town in Newbury- port until poor health made retirement advisable in the spring of 1918. Al- though a great sufferer, she kept up her interest in things pertaining to floriculture until the last. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 16. Manns Mutillod. Marius Mutillod, proprietor of the Exotic Nurseries, Secaucus, N. J., died Feb. 10, after a week's illness, of pneu- monia, aged fifty years. He was born in France, and had been connected with the New York trade for over twenty years. His widow survives him. Mary Belle Henderson. Mrs. Mary Belle Henderson died in her apartment in the Marie Antoinette Hotel, New York, Feb. 8th. She was the widow of Alfred Henderson, who was connected with the firm of Peter Henderson & Co. She leaves a son, Peter, and three daughters. Dean Thompson. A sufferer from insomnia for some time, Dean Thompson, florist, fifty-two years old, shot and killed himself at his home in Ocean Grove, N. J., on Feb. 4th. He leaves a wife and one daughter. John Maurice Hunt. John Maurice Hunt, gardener on the estate of Mrs. Theodore Douglas Rob- inson, Jr.. Mohawk, N. Y., passed away Jan. 16, aged 33 years. Mrs. Mattie McFarland. Mrs. Mattie McFarland, wife of William P. McFarland, florist, Akron. O.. died January 31, aged 60 years. TAKE UP THE SLACK. "Let Public Works Take Up the Slack" is the subject of an interesting editorial from a recent number of the Engineering News-Record: "Each day that labor is unemployed there is an economic loss to the com- munity. Every man not employed is either a public charge or an idle pro- ducing unit, and since it is certain that return to a peace basis will take some time, public works should absorb la- bor as fast as possible, even under con- ditions which might seem uneconomi- cal on account of high wage scales and high prices of materials. Even if the public pays a greater price for public improvements, it prevents the economic loss due to idle man power. If, to prevent unemployment the Army is demobilized slowly, the public pays for the maintenance of the soldiers. It would be better to demobilize as promptly as the military situation permits, increasing the amount of pub- lic work to such an extent as to pre- vent unemployment. Such a course would mean permanent and substan- tial returns for the money spent, whereas the maintenance of men in camp after the military necessity ceases is a dead loss." Private capital will be a little slow in investing and public works should take up the slack during the period of adjustment. Practically every city, county, state and Federal project which was stopped at the outbreak of the war could advantageously be re- sumed now and help keep the indus- trial sails full of wind. Little Ads. That Bring Big Returns Little Ads. in our Classified Bayers' 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 fail to read over these Ads. In each issue and you may find one or more that will prove profitable to yon. February 22, L919 II O l!TI CULTU1! K 181 THE SEEDSMEN. To many persons the finest indoor sport now is the study of seed cata- logues in connection with the mental construction of gardens which finally fail to comply with the specifications. One of the first discoveries likely to be made in connection with the cata- logues, is that the price of the seeds- man's stock is a trifle above that of last year. While this might have been expected the discovery has pained more than one ambitious gardener and yet, the seedsmen are justified and their advance might easily have been greater. If, for instance, the government had taken over the seed business the in- dustry would have been studied by experts who would have advanced prices anywhere from 10 to 50 per cent. The next step would have been to raise the pay of the employees who were engaged in the business, an act which would require the greater part of the funds brought in by the advance in price. This would have made nec- essary another advance and, possibly, a ration system in the distribution of seed whereby the gardener would re- ceive two-thirds of his order, with the understanding that the other third would be shipped when all the other gardeners had been supplied, by which time there would have been a further advance in prices. As it is, the seedsmen have been permitted to manage their own affairs to a certain extent, though they have been affected by the war like all the rest of us, especially as regards a part of their stock. Like the rest of employers they have paid more for labor, and found it scarce through the growing season, and like many other importers, they found it difficult to get certain stock from overseas. Be- fore the war England, Scotland, Ger- many, Holland, Denmark and Belgium were depended upon to supply seeds of the crops belonging to the Cruci- ferae family, to say nothing of celery, but these countries have been engaged in other activities than seed growing since 1914 and the seedsmen have been sorely tried through the difficulty of obtaining stock and the various hindrances incident to its shipment. The fact that fighting is at an end does not affect the supply of seed avail- able for this year's planting, no mat- ter what conditions may prevail in 1920, and the seedsmen are apparently doing as well as any one could expect. When we consider the prices have es- tablished and compare them with those fixed in the matter of coal and foodstuffs we have a kindly feeling to- ward the seedsmen.— Hartford (.Conn.) Courant. Young Xittle Zvcc JFarms, FRAMINGHAM, MASS. We have millions of growing EVERGREEN AND DECIDUOUS TREES complete in grades and sizes. Write for Price List Seedlings and Transplants, Firs, Junipers, Arborvitae, Pines, Spruces, Maples, Ash, Oaks, Lindens, Elms, etc. 15 Beacon St. Dept. C. ^ Boston, Mass. VX^ <$ American Forestry Co. NURSERY STOCK Fruit and Ornamental Trees, 8hrub», Small Fruits, Clematis, Brerrreeas and Roses. Write for Trade List W. I T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICU. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Loechner & Co., New York City. — Seed offer for the wholesale trade only. Includes importations from Italy and elsewhere. J. J. Wilson Seed Co., Newark, N. J.— Garden book for 1919. A well made up and illustrated seed catalogue by a well equipped firm. Eastern Nurseries, Holliston, Mass. — General price list of hardy trees, shrubs, vines and herbaceous plants. This list is an interesting one, as it in- cludes quite a few things that are not generally offered in such catalogues. J. Bolgiano & Son, Batimore, Md. — General seed catalogue for year 1919. Colored covers in which tomatoes of high' degree figure prominently. The catalogue is devoted mainly to vegeta- ble and field seeds and is abundantly illustrated. Stuart Low Co., Bush Hill Park, En- field, Eng. — Abridged list of orchids. A very interesting and appetizing list for the orchid fancier. Many new va- rieties and hybrids described briefly, and we have no doubt these descrip- tions will be enlarged upon to proper degree by Stuart Low Company's es- teemed American traveler, Harry A. Barnard, who we understand, is soon to visit this country in the interests of the firm. The Wholesale Seedsmen's League met at the Hotel Astor, New York, on Feb. 14th, at which prices on the pea and bean harvest for 1919 were dis- cussed. The general impression seems to be that prices for all seeds will be lower next year. HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOB OVER HALF A OKXTTTBT Small, medium and large sizes supplied Price list now ready THE D. HILL NURSERY CO. Evergreen Specialists. Largest Growers In America BOX 416. 1HNIIEE. CLL. Snow Queen Gartna Awarded Certificate of Merit at 8. A. P. & O. H. New York Convention. And 100 otber notable kinds. Always ask (or SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAB. Too r«ONARD & He"! WEST GROVE IaIONESCO. I Jl| PENN..U.S.A. Kot«t PrU. trm. AmoIm Wlaaat, Yln-Pim. Wi mrt tubacribirt tt tkt Nurnrym€n t Fund f4r M&rhit DevtUfmtnt When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE GLADIOLUS BULBS NAMED VARIETIES AND MIXTURES IN ALL SIZES. Surplus Quantities at Bargain Prices. MAINE BULB AND FLOWER GROWERS I.EWISTON, MAINE SpvctaTnte in Specimen Stock for Landscape Work Hardy Rhododendrons, Aialeas, Boxwoods, Hollies and a Complete Line of Coniferous Evergreens. WRITE FOB PRICES Cottage Gardens Norteriet, lie. EUREKA CALIFORNIA CHARLES H. T0TTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS MADISON, INI. J. National Nurseryman The oldest and beBt established journal for nurserymen. Circula- tion among the trade only. Pub- lished monthly. Subscription price $1.50 per year. Foreign subscrip- tions, $2.00 per year. In advance. Sample copy free upon application from those In the trade enclosing their business card. National Nurswyman Pub. Co., Ik. HATPORO, PA. L82 HORTICULTURE February 22, 1919 SEED TRADE European Seed Situation In order that this country may have more accurate and reliable informa- tion concerning clover, grass, and vegetable seed stocks and require- ments in various European countries, the United States Department of Agri- culture has sent as its representatives to Europe Dr. A. J. Pieters, of the For- age Crop Investigations section of the Bureau of Plant Industry, and Mr. W. A. Wheeler, in charge of the Seed Mar- keting Investigations and the Seed Re- porting Service of the Bureau of Mar- kets. These men sailed for Europe on December 30 and contemplate visiting Great Britain, France, Belgium, Italy, Holland, and Denmark. It is thought that they will be able to cable in- formation that will be of much immedi- ate value in helping the Department of Agriculture, as well as the War Trade Board and other governmental agen- cies, to shape their policies with ref- erence to exportation of certain kinds of seeds and to give the seed trade a better idea of the supply, demand, and possible future requirements of field and vegetable seeds. From information available at this time, it would seem that the supplies of a few kinds of vegetable and field seeds in this country will have to be conserved carefully in order that the production of crops from them may continue to such an extent as to dis- turb the agriculture of the United States as little as possible. On the other hand, it may be necessary or de- sirable for the United States to run some risk of a shortage of certain kinds of seeds in order to meet the dire needs of our associates in the war for these particular seeds. To what extent Great Britain, France, Belgium. and Italy need various kinds of seeds is one of the questions on which Dr. Pieters, forage crop expert, and Mr. Wheeler, seed trade expert, will en- deavor to obtain data. Furthermore, Holland, Denmark, and other neutral countries may be ready markets for some of our seeds and may have a surplus of other kinds to> offer us, all of which information, if it is possible to obtain it, should be available to the growers and dealers of seeds in the United States. Early during the war it was appar- ent, with seed production in most Eu- ropean countries at a standstill, and with almost insurmountable ocean transportation difficulties, that pro- urpees Seeds Grow BURPEE'S SWEET PEAS Finest Re-selected Stocks Grown at Our Floradale Farm The California Home of Sweet Peas. Are there any vacant benches in your houses? Early-Flowering Sweet Peas is the logical cut flower crop to grow. Sown now the plants will bloom from late April on. pkt. % oz. oz. Yi lb lb .$0.10 ¥0.40 $0.70 $2.10 $ 7.00 .60 1.00 3.00 10.00 .60 1.00 3.00 10.00 80 1.50 4.50 .60 1.00 3.00 10.00 FORDHOOK PINK AND WHITE. The favorite Blanche Perry color. BBKPEE'S IMPROVED SNOWSTORM. The best early pure white 15 1.00 1.75 5.25 BURPEE'S LAVENDER KING. The best early lavender 10 BURPEE'S ENCHANTRESS. Fine early rose-pink self 10 BURPEE'S EARLY DAYBREAK. A splendid cream rose-pink 10 BURPEE'S EARLY KINO. Rich bright crimson.. .10 BURPEE'S EARLY BLUE BIRD. Beautiful clear blue 10 BURPEE'S EARLY SPLENDOR. The best deep rose self 10 BURPEE'S SWEET BRIAR. A charming early light pink 10 BURPEE'S PRIMROSE BEAUTY. Deep primrose flushed rose 15 BURPEE'S EARLY MAUVE BEAUTY. A large rosy-mauve 10 BURPEE'S EARLY ZEPHYR. A fine clear silvery- 1'lue -self 10 .60 1.00 3.00 10.00 .80 1.50 4.50 .60 1.00 3.00 10.00 1.00 1.75 .40 .70 3.10 7.00 .60 1.00 3.00 10.00 The above are only a few of the many splendid varieties of our own raising we have to offer. See our catalog for full particulars. Burpee's Summer-Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas Sow now under glass to plant out in April for late spring and summer blooming. A few leaders recommended for cutting: pkt. .oz. H lb. lb. .10 $0.30 $0.90 $3.00 .10 .36 1.10 3.50 .10 .SB 1.00 3.25 .10 .35 1.10 3.50 .10 .:;.-, 1.10 3.50 .10 .35 1.00 3.25 .10 .45 1.40 4.75 .10 .;.-. .80 2.60 .10 .25 .75 2.50 .10 .25 .75 2.50 .10 .35 1.10 3.50 BLANCHE FERRY SPENCER. The popular pink and while $0.10 MARGARET MADISON. Fine blue EDITH TAYLOR. Soft salmon rose-self ILLUMINATOR. I.ovelv salmon-cerise MARGARET ATLEE. Rich rose-pink HERCULES. The largest deep pink ORCHID. The best lavender ELFRIDA PEARSON. The largest light pink THOMAS STEVENSON. Shining orange IRISH BELLE. Charming lilac self 10 KING WHITE. The best pure white 10 See Catalog for full list of varieties. For All that is Best in Vegetable and Flower Seeds Write for Burpee's Annual — The Leading American Seed Catalog. Also ask for our Special Blue List of Wholesale Prices. W. Atlee Burpee Co., Seed Growers Philadelphia. February 22, 1919 11 0 !!T I (' F LTUR K 183 duction of those kinds of seeds former- ly imported from Europe in large quantities must be stimulated in this country. The seed growers in the United States responded to such an extent that instead of importers of cer- tain kinds of field and vegetable seeds, dealers in this country became ex- porters. There appears to be a sur- plus in this country of some kinds of seeds, and our seed growers are at a loss to know whether to maintain the acreage already planted or to increase or decrease the acreage to be planted this year. The answers to these ques- tions can not be found from a study of conditions in the United States alone, and whatever information Is available here must be supplemented by Information from other countries. The great war has disturbed the seed business of the world to such an extent that normal agencies, which in the past have been able to cope with existing conditions, are unable to func- tion properly at this time. The ma- chinery of the seed trade m the conti- nental European countries has been so disrupted as to make the timely inter- change of seeds, needed for planting next spring, between those countries and the United States very difficult. The seed trade of the United States has felt that its resources in bringing about an effective interchange have practically been exhausted and that the United States Department of Ag- riculture can be of great assistance during the period of reconstruction by having its representatives study first- hand seed production and marketing problems in Europe. Important Seed Legislation Pending. Gentlemen — Since writing you on the third advising you of Assembly- man Witter's proposed seed bill. No. 185, Int. 183; there has been another bill offered by Honorable Adon P. Brown, known as Senate Bill 309, "An Act to amend the Agricultural law, in relation to agricultural seeds and the sale thereof." Senator Brown advises that there will be a joint hearing be- fore the Senate and Assembly Com- mittees on Agriculture on this bill Feb. 26th, at Albany, New York. It is very probable that Assemblyman Witter's Seed Bill will come up for a hearing at the same time. It is important that there is a good representation of New York State Seedsmen at the hearing, as these bills are of the utmost importance to. all seed dealers. Yours very truly, Mahshall H. Duryea, New York State Correspondent Ameri- can Seed Trade Association. BoDDINGTON'S GlANT STOCKS GREENHOUSE SAVED SEED These stocks are great improvements on the Beauty of Nice Strain. They bloom in four to five months from sowing and under good cultivation, (disbudded), attain height of 2J/2 to 3 feet, producing a gigantic flower spike bearing beautiful large double flowers, the actual seed of- fered below has produced as much as 85 % doubles. LENOX PINK PRINCESS ALICE, White ABUNDANCE, Carmine BEAUTY OF NICE (Improved) CANARY YELLOW Each color separate. Tr. LENOX MAUVE VIOLET (Perpetual) ALMOND BLOSSOM, blush AUGUSTA VICTORIA. Lilac CRIMSON KING pkt. 25c; ]/6oz. $1.25 Stvthur (Oouirington (lojiu. 128 Chambers Street Seedsmen NEW YORK CITY nmmwrmmwnmmmBmmmmmmmsmmmmmm We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farm at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations in every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Rayne* Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Ik* _satii — Embargo on Red Clover Seed Exports Removed. The temporary embargo on red clover seed exports since early in De- cember has been removed and licenses are being issued as heretofore. The maximum quantities, aggregating 5,- 000,000 pounds, that will be allowed to be exported to allied and northern neutral countries are as follows: Prance, Italy, Belgium, and the United Kingdom (if any is needed in excess of the 3,000,000 pounds already granted) 3,000,000 pounds. Denmark 1,400,000 pounds; Sweden 300,000 pounds; Netherlands 150,000 pounds, and Norway 150,000 pounds. Some elasticity is to be allowed in allocating the seed so that if one coun- try does not need all of the seed that has been allotted to it, the allotment to some other country may be in- creased accordingly. WITL00F CHICORY ROOTS to grow FRENCH ENDIVE I have 10,000 Chicory roots which I will send by mail postpaid for $2.35 per 100 or $20.00 per 1000. Also forcing Asparagus roots. WARREN SHIJJN, Woodbury, N. J. 184 IIOHTICULTUBE February 22, 1919 IN THE National Capitol at roar service to deliver Flowera •r Deelgm on Order by Tele- graph or otherwise. Prompt Billable Service. GEORGE H. COOKE Connecticut Are. and I. St. WASHINGTON, D .C. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telcgrapfi Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. IM FOK KANSAS CITY Trantfer Your Orders to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florist*' Telegraph Delivery DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Writ* or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1553-1553 Colombo! KOTTMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Alto Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill 78S Out-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Asso. ADAM SEKENGER FLORIST 32NEW!¥Met. BANGOR, ME. We Cover all Points in Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Of Interest to Retail Florists DO GOOD BY STEALTH. You know the rest — "and blush to find it fame." Well, I have talked with two of the leading retailers of Phila- delphia who attended the last meeting of the Florists' Club, and they were both much pleased that Max Schling of N. Y. City had confirmed their views on that point, do good by stealth. Says one whenever there's a glut in the market I send my surplus to the hospitals with a letter to the superin- tendant asking him to be sure and not mention who sent them. Says the other prominent retailer, righto! I've been doing the same thing for years and sending the same kind of a letter but how did you get on to it. The in- nocent bystander asked why the letter. You ought to have seen the look of; contempt on both their faces. Why you poor boob don't you see that if you. ask them to keep it a secret its all over the lot inside of no time at all. Why you can't stop them from talking about it after you've told them not to. The innocent bystander took his hat off to them both and opined that there were many ways of saying it with flowers. But he was unable to see any blushes on either of the immaculate, well groomed features of these pros- perous well to do retailers who had been doing all this beautiful charity work for so many years. In fact if the expression can be described it looked more like a smirk than any- thing else. All of which goes to show that the flower trade is no trade for a simple honest country bred boy but an arena for sleight of hand thought telepathy wireless Christian Science perpetual motion of Golconda Machiae- velli and now you see it and now you don't. In fact if we were to dare to say it, the real meaning of do good by stealth to many of the successful ones today is Do Them — Good. Do it any old way but do them — Good! But no — we take that all back and we know in our heart that they are all very good boys and straight as a string and we have to make our obeisances to them and admire their cute little ways. The sweet little innocents! Long life; to them! ! G. C. Watson. DARDS-FLORIST Established at N. E. Cor. of Madison Aye. and 44th St., New York, for 44 Years QUALITY', SERVICE, FAIR PRICES Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery W. 8. 8. BUY' WAR War Saving Stamps SAVING STAMPS issued by the U. S. Gov. JOHN BREITMEYER'S —SONS— Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Gut Blooms We cover all Michigan point* and g**d sections of Ohio, Indiana and CatuoW. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. 75 .oc 5.OO to 20.00 5.00 te 2 0.0c 6.00 tc 30.00 6. co 10 30.0c 6.00 tc 60.00 6.00 te 60 .oc 6.O0 to 30-00 6. co if 3».oc 5.00 tc 20.00 5.00 IC 20.0c 4.OO to 11. oc 4 00 10 12.0c 4.OO tc 10 00 4.00 te IO. OC 5.OO to 20.00 5-00 10 2O.0C 2.00 to 0.0c 2.00 ic 6.oe WE WANT IVI0RE SHIPPERS Wo bare a numerous clientage of New York City borers and the a« eeods oar supply. This Is especially true of Roses. We bare every facility anc abundant means and best returns are assured fer stock consigned to us. Address Your Shipments to UNITED CUT FLOWER CO. Inc. HI W. 3Sth St., NEW YORK D. J. Pappas, Pres. RXEB (SL KELLER 12'i West 35th St., New York Florists' Supplies We lnanufnoture all our ilitil Disigns, Baskets, Wire Work KKo^ltiss and ;ire dealers In Decorative dataware. Growers and Florists* Requifrltet* Boston Floral Supply Co. 347-357 Cambridge St., Boston SHOV BOOHS, 15 Otis Street and 96 Arch Street Headquarters for CYCAS, BASKETS. W1KK DESIGNS and WAX FLOWEB6 Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J. GOWEE, Berlin, H. Y. 10.000 ...ft. 16 50 ,000. . 19.75 Sample free For sale by dealers. ROBERT DYSART CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJTJSTBTD 40 STATE STREET . . BOSTON Telephone Male U When writing Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture February 22, 1919 HORTICULTURE 189 CHICAGO. Chas. McKellar was called to Green- Sold, O.. last Thursday by the death of Theo. Miller, a brother-in-law. Negotiations are under way for the sale of one of the best modern ranges of greenhouses just outside of Chicago. It is expected that the papers will be signed within a few days. A city sales room will be included in the transfer. Chas. H. Fisk, one of Chicago's best known retail florists, had the misfor- tune to make a misstep while deliver- ing a plant, and fell, breaking his nose and badly injuring one of his hands. Mr. Fisk has the sympathy of the trade. S. S. Cohen, for several years In the office of Poehlmann Bros., writes that he has been making good use of a furlough by seeing some of the wonderful country over there. After a short stop in Italy he expects to re- turn home. Zech & Mann report a very good trade for St. Valentine's Day, the only thing to regret being the fact that stock was hardly sufficient to supply all their customers. Some of the best spring flowers the market affords are sent in here by their growers. The Central Bowling Team, made up of florists, took part in the Aurora Tournament Saturday evening, Feb. 15th, winning the honors three to two. The scores averaged as follows: Wm. Lorman, 495; W. Koopman, 482; P. Olsem, 534; Wm. Wolf, 536; E. Munk, 523. Miss Edna Frauenfelder, who since her father's death recently has be- come the head of one of the largest retail flower stores outside of the loop, reports a steady demand for flowers, mostly for funerals. Her store also did a large business on St. Valentine's Day. Tom Fogarty resumed his work at Fleischman's today after an absence of six weeks, caused by blood poisoning, as the result of a scratch from a wire in making up a floral piece. Mr. Fo- garty's condition was considered very HENTZ & NASH, Inc. Wholesale Commision Florists 55 ami 57 West 26th Street Te,ep^Uut° 76s NEW YORK J. J. CO AN, Inc. Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Farr.gutP54i3*«nd 5891 Everything in Cut Flowers J. K. ALL IM " a LBIDBR IN TUB WH0LBS4LS OUUISSI03 TRADE FOB OVER THIRTT TEARS" ROSSES! I \ASANT ROSES! Have a demand for more than I can supply. Rote Qrowert Call or Write. 118 West 28th St IMEI\A/ YORK TBI.KPIIONEH rwnnt l«1 ud uu NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS C.uUtu Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Violet. Nareisaus Calendula Sweet Peas Gardenias Adian turn Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, or. Spren (loo bunches) . List Part if WmI First Put If »MI •■dial Feb. 18 ■4fJt.kJiFib.il 1911 1111 15.00 10 60.00 15.00 to 6s. ot IS. 00 to 1J.OO 1S.OC to 15.00 10.00 to tt.oo 1. .00 to is.oe 2.00 to 6.00 ■,00 to 6.00 8.00 to 1J.OO 8.co to 35.00 .50 to ■75 • 30 to .71 4.00 to 5. CO 4.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 6.00 I, CO to 3. so BwOQ to 5.00 40. CO to 75.00 40.00 to 75.00 .50 to 1 .00 •50 to 1.00 12,00 to 30. OO IS.OO to so.oc 10.00 to 35.00 10.00 to J3.00 serious at one time and his friends are all glad of his recovery. To make matters worse his family all had the influenza at this time. A report from the postmaster print- ed in the daily papers concerning St. Valentine's Day is of interest to the florists. He states that the quantity of valentines sent through the mails was diminished ninety per cent, this year owing to the increased popu- larity of flowers and candy as Cupid's offerings. The part that the advertising cam- paign played in making St. Valentine's Day the success that it was, is by no means a matter of one opinion, but the majority of the trade think some credit is due to it. Those thinking otherwise say the real test will come when there is a glut of stock and not as now when there is a shortage. On one point all are agreed: the trade in all branches, wholesalers, growers and retailers, in cut flowers and in plants had the largest trade for St. Valen- tine's Day that has ever been experi- enced here, and that in spite of the two preceding days being rainy ones. The Foley Greenhouse Manfg. Co. is receiving many inquiries from those in the trade who are feeling the need of increasing their growing space. The very satisfactory prices flowers are bringing this season is sure to result in new ranges and additions to old ones. Philip Foley, president of the company, is wearing a smile these days, for he has his two sons back from the service and ready for their part in the work again. As soon as the State-Lake building is completed, the Foley Greenhouses Manfg. Co. will open a down-town office in connection with their factory at 3260 W. 31st St. Peter Pearson's determined efforts to produce bulbs that would be of commercial value have been crowned with success, and the flowers he is now bringing into the market are bringing the top prices. This is the third year that Mr. Pearson has been growing bulbs at 5734 Gunnison ave- nue, and now produces them in quan- tity. His Darwin tulips are the finest coming into this market. ROCHESTER, N. Y. George Case, who was recently hon- orably discharged from the U. S. Army will take his old position with James Vick & Sons. This week the florists windows have made special features of both the Auto Show and St. Valentine's Day. Good business is reported to have come from that form of advertising. BOSTON. Richard Rothe, of Glenside, Pa., will give an illustrated lecture on Rock Gardens before the Chestnut Hill Gar- den Society, Boston, Mass., on Thurs- day, Feb. 27th. QCAXJTT QOAKirrT CHARLES MILLANG Wholeiale Florilt 56-67 Weft Mth St., ICBW TOU ATTENTION TAJaXBTTT 190 HORTICULTURE February 22, 1919 CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS WHY? A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. ST. LOUIS. The florists' masked ball and enter- tainment will take place March 4th at Westminster Hall. A meeting of the growers was held Wednesday evening, Feb. 12. Insur- ance and publicity were the principal topics for discussion. NEWS NOTES. Staten Island, N. Y.— Nanse & Oech- sit, growers, of Woodrow, have dis- solved partnership, and the business in the future will be conducted by R. F. Nanse. Buffalo, N. Y— The Queen City Seed & Nursery Co. will open its new store there on March 1, but already is re- ceiving orders and inquiries through the mail for flower, field and vegeta- ble seeds. Sheridan, N. Y. — The greenhouses of Gilray Brothers were damaged to extent of about $2,000 by fire Thurs- day afternoon, February 13. The fire truck with several firemen from Fre- donia, N. Y., made a record run to Sheridan and assisted in saving a part of the plant. An overheated stove caused the fire. The loss is partly covered by insurance. Yonkers, N. Y. — Daniel Maresco has purchased the nursery and green- houses of Frank Knapper, 436 Belle- vue avenue. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. At the meeting of the Pittsburgh Florists' Club held Feb. 4th, the fol- lowing officers were elected: Presi- dent, Neil McCallum; vice-president, E. C. Reinemann; secretary, Carl Becherer; treasurer, W. A. Clarke: trustees, R, H. Semple, P. S. Randolph and A. Frishkorn. A meeting of the St. Louis Retail Florists' Association was held Monday evening, Feb. 10th, at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The proposed new proposition of the National Publicity Society was discussed and officers for the ensuing year were nominated as follows: President, F. C. Weber, Jr., Theo. Miller; vice-president, A. Meyor, W. H. Kruse; secretary, Oscar Ruf, Fred Herman; treasurer, A. Hoffman. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BULBS C. KEUR A 80NS, HILLBGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St. CANNAS For the best Up-to-Date Cannas, get Dew price list. THE CONAKD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. CARNATIONS Albert Roper, unrooted cuttings, $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. HARVEY B. GREENE, Lowell, Mass. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plllabury'a Carnation Staple, 1000 for 36c; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY. Galesburg, 11L DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grinnell. $10.00 per clump. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, Mass. New Paeon; Dahlia — John Wanawaker, 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. GLADIOLUS III ins Fine, all colors mixture, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1000. Send for catalog. H. M. GILLET, Box H, Lebanon Spring, N. Y. GLASS. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. HOT BED SASH Standard Hot Bed Sash, 3x6, $1.50 each. Order for 10 to 24, $1.45 each; 25 to 50, $1.40 each. Glass, 50 square feet, 6xS, 8 x 10 at $4.50. 10 x 12, 10 x 14 at $4.25. C. N. ROBINSON & BRO., Dept. 29 Baltimore, Md. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laello-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BHTSCHER, Canal Dover, O. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on band. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit N. J. SWEET PEAS Just Arrived, crop 1018 winter flowering SWEET PEAS, New Zealand grown, the large flowering waved or Spencer type. W« 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. Writ* for further particulars. JULIUS KOEUHS 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 Hissarlik Nur- sery, New Rochelle, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM B. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED as outside gar- dener on private estate by single man who thoroughly understands the business. W. J. DEVBRY, 10 St. Germain St., Boston, Mass. FOR SALE LANDSCAPE GARDENER WANTED One capable of making and executing plans who can make himself useful both in the office and outside. State experience, age and salary expected. E. W. BREED, Clinton. Mass Must settle estate; many years success- ful operation. Good location, convenient to two railroads, within twenty-five minutes of Boston. Also dwelling, stable and outbuildings. Apply at once. MRS. E. M. RUMER1, Newtonville, Mass. VALUABLE GREENHOUSE PROPERTY For sale at public auction at Newtonville, Mass., Monday. February 24, at 3 o'clock p. m. Consists of Ave greenhouses, two of which are nearly new; also cold frame. A tine oflice and stable also on the property. and will be sold at the same time. Cen- trally located and has always commanded a tirst class trade and lots of it. A good opportunity for enterprising florist. For further information, address MRS. M. S. MANSFIELD, Newtonville, Mass. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CONTEMPLATED. Muncie, Ind. — E. Buchholtz, three houses. New Haven, Ct. — Chas. Conte & Co., one house. Albany, N. Y. — Geo. Naengast 806 Washington avenue, one house. Morau, Wash. — H. L. Olsem, one house. Worcester Mass. — The Quarry Flo- ral Co., 877 Main St., one house, office and boiler house. Newburyport, Mass. — J. J. Comley. one house. Brooklyn, N. Y. — David Shannon, 3380 Fort Hamilton Ave., three Hitch- ings houses. Louisville, Ky. — John G. Bettman & Sons, house 25x130; F. Walker Co., house 26 x 230. Oklahoma City, Okla — The Bartel- des Seed Company's establishment was completely destroyed with con- tents on Sunday morning, January 19. The loss is estimated at $125,000 and is understood to be fully covered by Insurance. The company has another branch at Denver, Colo., and head- quarters at Lawrence, Kan. February 22, 1919 HORTICULTURE 191 ..iiittiiimiiiimiiii mil Mil i iiiii ' I iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiii mil iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiimiiiiiiniiniimiiniiiuiiiiiitiiiiiiiti^ tigMhffi Suva Tonr plants and trees. Juat the tblng for Kreenhouse and outdoor ose. 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 80 parts. V4 Pint, 3oc; Pint, SOe. ; Quart, 90c; V4 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. Ltrinftai St.. I.ltimsie. Hi. 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, $2.50. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the soil. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $3.00 SOLD BT DEALERS. /Vphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON. N. J. ™ . BRflNlvLV CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Pulverised or Shredded Cattle Manure Pulverized Sheep Manure The Florists' standard of uniform hlgb quality for over ten years. Specify : WIZARD BBAJ^D in your Supply House order, or write ns direct for prices and freight rates. The pulverized manure co. M CntoB Stock Sara, Gbteac* When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE Gold Never Loses It's Value -TNA/ElIVi \A/' Old English LIQUID AND Glazing Putty ELASTIC For Bedding Glass in Sash or for Filling Cracks or Seams in Roof Joints or Frames of Greenhouses or Hot Beds. tSf It is used in Machine or Bulb. If too thick for bulb thin with a little Pure Linseed Oil, boiled. So thinned, it can lie brushed into any crack or leak, making a solid nlling. It makes a solid bed, impervious to moisture, and holds glass in its place, and will stop any crevice or fault. When once set on dry wood it does not heave. As regards the goods, the article is no new invention, but simply an article of the very host class, to do thoroughly good work, like old-time gentlemen expected when sashes were made with lead, and small panes of glass used that caught the water and leaked unless set with an elastic putty, which once set by a mechanic was expected to remain, and did remain In good shape. This Twemlow's Old English Glazing Putty does; nothing more, nothing less. Clean and easily applied. HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, BEACON, N. Y. MiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiHimiiiiiimiiiiii L 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 r ill 1 1 j i ii i i 1 1 1 l 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 j i l 1 1 1 1 ■ ii r j r n 1 1 ■ i ■ 1 1 1 1 ■ ■ t * 1 1 1 ■ ■ 1 1 r i 1 1 1 1 ■ j Ml IftjR ForGwenJuose Blazing USE IT NOW F. 0. PURGE CO. 12 w. momwu WW 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. In the Coming 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. Jreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same •ide. Can't twist and break the class in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts The Peerless Glazing Point is patented. No others like , It. Order from your dealery er direct from us. Woe, 90c. postpaid. Samples (tee. HENRY A. DKEEE.I 724 Chestnut Street^S Philadelphia,. NEW CORPORATIONS. Cleveland, O. — Cleveland Artificial Flower Co.; capital stock, $10,000. Baltimore, Md. — Loudon Nurseries, capital stock, $50,000, Frederick ave- nue near Loudon Park. Monroe, N. Y. — Brooks Bros. Nur- series; capital stock, $2,400. Incor- porators, Wm. G. Brooks, Alfred H. Brooks and Alfred J. Crane. DREER'S FLORIST SPECIALTIES New Braa.l New Stria 'RIVBRTOfT BOSB Furnished in lengths up to 300 ft. without seam or Joint. Thi HOSE fir the FLMIST Ji-inch, per ft., 19 c. Reel of 500 ft. " x8Hc a Reels, 1000 ft. " iB c, %-inch, " x6 c. Reels, 500 ft., '• 13HC. 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. Over 30 years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIGGERS & SI0GERS PATBNT LAWVBRS Box I, National TJnlon Balldlnf Waihlnrton, D. O. 192 HORTICULTURE February 22, 1919 PEERLESS BLACK ELASTIC GLAZING CEMENT FOR SETTING GLASS ON GREENHOUSES, STOPPING CRACKS IN GUTTERS, ROOFS, Etc RESISTS WIND AND WEATHER If at any time it's too thick, thin with Turpentine or Benzine to suit FOR USE WITH MACHINE Hammond's Paint and Slug Shot Works BEACON, N. Y. Send for Price in Gallon* to Barrels 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 QLASS 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 Varlek Ave*., Brooklyn, N. T. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating Aik Your Dealer roi It NICOTINE IF6. C0> ST. LOUIS Mechanical Sash Operating Device and Greenhouse Fittings We can be of Service to you Get Our Catalogue ADVANCE CO. Richmond, Ind. H. HEISTAD LANDSCAPE GARDENING ROCKPORT, ME. WE ABE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free from Bubbles Uniform in Thickness PAINTS and PUTTY Greenhouse White gS^S&2S Florists Prefer It will pay yon to get our estimate*. theDWELLE-KAISERco. 251 Elm Street BUFFALO, X. T. A Card This Size Costs only 90c per Week on Yearly Order It would keep your name and your specialty before the whole trade. A half-Inch card costs only 45c. per week on yearly order. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXIX MARCH 1, 1919 No. 9 THE NEW POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRISTMAS GOLD NOVEMBER PEARL BECKY McLANE THE NEW SINGLES MRS. E. M. HORNE MOLLY WHITMORE PEGGY BULKELEY THE NEW ANEMONES VOLUNTEER PINK LADY AND THE NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM GOLDEN MISTLETOE Are our offerings of the year 1919 A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. Sweet Peas In all tin' delicate orchid Shades, wilh some g 1 Lavenders, plenty of Whites, Dark Pinks, etc., In all lengths, well grown stuck. $1.00, $2.00, ¥3.00 per 100. For Week Kndins .March 8 SWEET PEA BPECIAX No. 1 In hits hi 500 or iivcr; assorted colors; our selec- tion; all long stems ; best quality; at $2.00 per 100. SWEET PEA SPECIAL No. 3 In lets uf 600 or over; assorted colors; our selec- tion ; regular one-fifty value; at $1.00 per 100. Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Supplies. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The *■"&"&. of Philadelphia NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 117 W. 28th St. 1608-1620 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 Smlthil: 2%-inch pots $300 per 100 Nephrolepis elegantissima Compacta, Muscosa, and Smithl!: 3%-inch pots '. $ .3' 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 1.00 " Nephrolepis Dwarf Boston, 3-inch 1.00 " F. R. PIERSON TARRYTOWN, N. Y. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND Dahlias We will have a fine lot of Dahlia plants in the best cut flower sorts ready April first. See our General Catalogue for list and prices. Send for Catalogue Cash with Order R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND I!) I HORTICULTURE March 1, 1919 M1CHELLS FLOWER SEEDS Queen of the Market. White. Blush 1'iiik, Hose l'ink, Dark Blue, Light Blue Crimson. Trade pkt.. 25c; 1.00 per oz. Mixed Trade pkt., 20c; $1.00 per oz. . . _, .. \si«r Early Wonder. Pink or White. Trade pkt., 40c; $2.25 per ^ oz. Early Royal Branching. White, Rose Pink Shell l'ink, Purple, Lavender. Trade pkt.. 40e. ; $2.25 per oz. Mixed. Trade pkt., Me.; $2.00 per oz. °SuJteS», per 1000 seeds, 40c $2.00 Gymnooarpa, per 1000 seeds, 15c. .50 Crystal Palace Compacta. ..$0.31) $1.50 Barnard's Perpetual (Trail- o_ ing) ■••■•■ £ Crystal Palace Speciosa -» Sapphire (Trailing) « 1.75 .75 1'KTUNIA Grandiflora fringed. Kuflled Giants California Giants Monstrosa (Miehell's) . SALVIA y, Tr. Tr. Pkt Pkt. ...$0.30 $0.50 " 30 .50 ... .30 .50 60 1.00 % Tr. Tr. Pkt. Pkt. Oz. MichelPs Scarlet Glow. $0.30 $0.50 $4.00 America (new) \t oz., $3.50 |" Bonfire -° Splendens Zurich ,5U , ALSO ALL OTUER SEASONABLE SEED AND SUPPLIES Send for Wholesale Price List henry f. imchell so. 518 MARKET ST.. PHILADELPHIA When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE .50 .40 .25 .50 5.00 2.50 1.50 4.00 Special Gladioli Order AMERICA *M-JU> CHICAGO WHITE 30.00 11 ALLEY «•«• FRANCIS KING 2^.00 NIAGARA 38.00 SCHWABEN 36-00 AfraiCAN BULB GO. 172 W. Wabash. Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Poinsetfia Stock Plants CALIFORNIA GROWN Early and Late Flowering Type $4.50 per doz. $7.60 for 25, $25.00 per 100 CARNATION and 'MUMS R. C. CANNA ROOTS GLADIOLI BULBS Seasonable Plants, Bulbs and Seeds. Ask for Complete List of Varieties and Prices. Satisfaction Guaranteed ROMAN J. IRWIN 106 Weil 28th Street - - NEW YORK 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. 8upberb Red and Delicate Salmon (Prize Medal Winners), $17.50 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Bldg., PHILADELPHIA. PA. GET VALUE Buy Your Flower Seeds by Weight Farquhar's Trade Catalogue lists thi is way BETTER VALUE FARQUHAR QUALITY R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON, MASS. KELWAY & SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS (personally selected strains) WHOLESALE ONLY Write for Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGP0RT, Eng. BURNETT BROS. Seeds, Bulbs, Plants Etc. 92 Chambers St., New York Write for oor Illustrated Catalog Lily of the Valley PIPS JUST RECEIVED Prices on Application J. M. TH0RBURN & CO. 63 Barclay Street Through to St Park Plae* NEW TORE CITY GLADIOLI New Trade List Ready JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowerfield, L. I., N.Y. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 166 W. 23rd St., NEW YO*K 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, MASS. J. BOLGiANO & SON Careful Seed Growers and Seed Distribu- tor* for One Hundred Year* WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE Te Market Gardener* and FlerUte Pratt and Light Sw., BALTIMORE. MD STUMPP & WMJOOL Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, CORP. 47-54 North Market Street BOSTON, MASS. GARDEN SEED BEST, 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 jou upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Do St.. NEW YORK and ORANOE. CONN When writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture March 1, 1919 HORTICULTURE 195 NOTICE We are at all times open to receive offers of plant stock suitable for the private traile particularly In noveltleB, rnre or specimen stock. List It with us giving exact description with prices. Bales Representatives for JULIUS i:ni iiks CO., Rutherford, N. J., Special Agents for BON ARBOR CHEMICAL COMPANY, and Special Agents for B. HAMMOND TRACY, INC.. "GLADIOLI." Muller-Sealey Co., Inc. 47 W. 42nd Street, NEW YORK CITY E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Ave. IBVINOTON, N. J. Nephrosis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 Inch pots, extra heavy, $35.00 per hun- dred ; 6 Inch, f 75.00 per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, PB™PH,A- CHRYSANTHEMUMS After ft careful study we have selected a list ..f thirty of the best varieties i" WHITES, TINKS and YELLOW8 maturing from (be earliest, like SMITH'S ADVANCE to the latent like JENNIE NONIN, and offer strong rooted cuttings at lowest market prices consistent with quality and clean, careful thrifty cul- ture. We Kuarantec this stock absolutely free from the dreaded midge or any other disease. VARIETIES AND PRICES ON APPLICATION Our growers are experienced in packing and shipping and you can depend on us. We have also a very complete list of POMPON, ANEMONE • and other forms — in addition to the Orandifloras. C. U. LIGGIT, 325 Buu^n Bi.g Philadelphia, Pa. Place your reserve orders now. GOOD STOCK will be scarce at planting time. We offer strong 2-year plants, dormant or potted. ROSES Breck-Robinson Nursery Go., GLADIOLI and DAHLIAS LEXINGTON, MASS. NURSBiYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development, also "Say It With Flowers" Publicity Carapalea. We have purchased the entire stock of J. L. Moore and can make attractive prlees. Send for list. B. Hammond Tracy, Inc. WINBAM, MASS., V'" "5^-- 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. SCHWAKE & CO., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York L I ST- OVER Page Advance Co 215 Allen, J. K 213 American Bulb Co 194 American Fores- try Co 204 Anderson, S. A. .209 Aphlne Mfg. Co. 214 Barrows. II. H..100 Bayersdorfer. H. Co 210 Bay State Nur- series 100 Bobbink & At- kins 105 Boddington Co., Inc., A. T 205 Bolgiano & Son. Ill 1 Boston Floral Supply Co 216 Breck, J. & Sons. 194 Breck - Robinson Co 195 Breitmeyers, J. Sons 20S Budlong. .1. A. ..Jin Bunyard. A. T. . .208 Burnett Bros 194 Burpee, W. A. & Co 194-200 Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc 207 Page Chicago Flower Growers Asso.,211 C h i 1 d s, John Lewis 194 Clarke. 1). Sons. .208 Coan, J. .1 213 Cooke, Geo. II. . 208 Conard & Jones. 204 Cowee, W. .1 212 Craig, Co., ltobt.195 Danker 208 Dards 208 Dreer, H. A 196, 214-213 Dunlop, John 11 209 Dysart, It 212 Edwards Folding Box Co 210 Elm City Nur- series 1 '.Mi Esler, .1. (i 214 Fari[iiliar, It. & J. Co 194 Fengar. E. W...195 Ford. M. C 212 Ford. W. P 212 Fottler. Fiske, Rawson I ... .207 Froment, H. H..212 Galvin. Thos. F.209 Gasser Co.. .1. M.209 Page Graham & Son, A 200 Grakelow, Clias. H 209 Grev & Co., T. .1.19-1 Gude Bros. Co... 208 Hail Asso 214 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works 214-215 Hart, Geo. B 210 Hart & Vick. 204-207 Heistad, II 196 Henderson A: Co.. A 210 Hess & Swoboda.209 Hews & Co., A. H 203 Hill Co., E. G...210 Hill. D. Nursery Co 204 Irwin. R. ,T 194 Johnston Bros.. .20S Easting, W. F. Co 210 Kelway & Son.. 194 Kervan Co 212 Knohle Bros 209 Kroeachell Bros. 215 Knehler, W. II.. 212 Page Kottmiller 20S Lager & Hurrell.l'."'. Lemon Oil Co... 214 Liggit. C. U 195 Low Co., Stuart. 202 Mellutehison Co. 207 Marshall, W. E. & Co 194 M a u 1 e, W m. Henry 207 McKenzie, John. 209 Michell, H. F. Co. 194 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 210 Mi Hang, Chas....213 Muller-Sealey Co. 195 Murray, Samuel. 208 National Nursery- man 201 Nicotine Mfg. Co.215 Niessen. Leo Co. 210 Palmer, W; J. & Son 209 Park Floral Co. .209 Parshelsky Bros. 214 I'emi the Flerisl .2ns Pennoek, S. S. Co 193 Pierce «'.i . F. 0.214 Plerson, A. N...193 Pierson, F. R...193 Page Pulverized Ma- nure Co 214 Randalls Flower Shop 209 Reed & Keller... 212 Reidcl & Meyer.. 212 Reid. Edw 210 Reuter, L. .T. Co. 196 Rice & Co., Je- rome B 207 Robinson, Henry M. Co 212 Robinson, H. M. .V Co 210 Roehrs, J. Co.. . .198 Roland, Thomas. 209 Rosery, The 208 Schwake, Chas. Co 195 Sekenger, Adam. 208 Sheridan, W. F. .212 Siebrecht, Geo. C.212 Siggers & Sig- gers 214 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 194 Suiilh, Elmer I). & Co 204 Smith, P. J 212 Smith, W. & T. Nursery Co., . .2111 Smith. The Flor- isl 209 Page Smith & Fetters Co 209 Smyth, Wm. J... 209 Stearns Lumber Co., A. T 215 Stumpp, G. B. M.20S Stumpp & Wal- ter I'-'* Thorburn, J. M. & Co 1M Totty, Chas. H..204 Tracy, B. Ham- mond 105 United t'ut Blow- er Co 212 Vincent. R., Jr.. & Sons Co 193 Wants. For Sale. etc 203 Warbnrton 209 Weber, K. C 209 Weiss. Herman. .212 Wilson 2us W 1 Bros 209 Woodruff, S. D. & Sons !'■"* young, A. 1 212 Yo\ing, John 212 Young .v Nugent.208 Zech & Mann 210 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS by advertising your goods in the Hortiaukiiire Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 196 II OUT I CULTURE March 1, 1919 Dreer's Hardy Perennial Phlox One year field grown plants, trimmed suitable for potting up into three inch pots, now in cold storage in dormant condition. Procure your supplies now while the plants are dor- mant, splendid stock for spring sales. General Collection of Hardy Phlox Albion (Medium). One of our own introductions, producing very large panicles of pure white flowers, with faint ani- line- red • > ■ Baron von Dedem (Medium). I'.rilliant cochineal-red with salmon shadings. $1.00 per doz. ; $0.00 per 100. Bridesmaid (Tall), White, with large crimson-carmine centre. Champs Elysee (Dwarf). A very bright rosy magenta. Bdaireur (Tall). Brilliant rosy magenta, with large lighter balo. Frau Anton Buehncr (Medium). The finest white variety yet introduced, having the largest truss and individual flower. Henry Murger (Tall). White, crimson-carmine centre. Jeanne d'Arc (Tall). A good standard late white. la Vague (Medium). Pure mauve, with aniline-red eye. I. I x.n, im-nt (Dwarf). Orange scarlet overlaid with salmon- pink. Louise Abbema (Dwarf). Very large dwarf, pure white, flne form. Mme. Paul Dutrie (Tall). A delicate lilac-rose, reminding one of some of the beautiful soft pink Orchids. Mrs. Jenkins (Tall). The best tall early white for massing. Obcrgaertner Wittig (Medium). Bright magenta, with crim- son-carmine eye; large flower and truss; one of the best. Pantheon (Tall). Bright carmine rose. Bynstrom (Medium). An improved form of the popular va- riety Pantheon; line for massing, of a Paul Neyron Rose color. Von Lassburg (Medium). The purest white in cultivation, individual downs larger than any other white. Price: Any of the above varieties except where otherwise noted, 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Early Flowering Hardy Phlox (P. Suffruticosa) Miss Lingard. This grand free flowering white variety is a universal favorite, coming into flower in May; it continues in flower throughout the season. $1.25 per doz.; $S.O0 per 100; $70.00 per 1000. Scarce Varieties and Recent Introductions Europa (Medium). A white variety with very decided crim- son-carmine eye; the individual flowers as well as the trusses are very large, entirely distinct. $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Elizabeth Campbell (Medium). Very bright salmon-pink, with Lighter shadings ami dark crimson eye. The most popular Phlox grown today. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. Uenon (Dwarf). A new color in Phloxes, a tender peach- blossom pink with a bright rose eye. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Riverton Jewel (Dwarf). One of our own introductions which it gives us great pleasure to recommend, a lively shade of mauve-rose illuminated by a carmine-red eye, a splendid improvement on the variety Asia. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Thor (Dwarf). A most beautiful and lively shade of deep salmon-pink suffused and overlaid with a scarlet glow and a light almost white halo around its aniline-red eye. This variety will undoubtedly hold the same place among deep salmon colors that Elizabeth Campbell holds among the light salmon-pinks. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Viking (Medium). A splendid new variety, and one of the latest to flower, producing much branched pyramidal heads of bloom of a pleasing soft salmon-rose. $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. \V. C. Egan (Medium). One of the finest Phloxes yet intro- duced, and while the individual flowers according to the color-chart are of a delicate lilac color illuminated by a large bright solferino eye, the color effect as a whole is a delicate pleasing shade of soft pink. $1.00 per doz.; -. $6.00 per 100. HENRY A. DREER, 7 1 4-7 1 6 Chestnut Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are intended for the trade only Juliu hn my uompi LVIEN Orchids, Conservatory Plants, Novelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Finest Stock m 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 WhoUtah and Retail NORTH ABINOTON, MASS. IBOLIUM The New Hybrid TO BE INTRODUCED IN TALI. 1919. HARDY PRIVET (L. Ibota x Ovali- folium) More about it later • Elm City Nurtery Co., WOO DMONT NURSERIES, Inc., New Haven, Conn 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. H. HEISTAD LANDSCAPE GARDENING ROCKPORT, ME. Seed of TOT TVS Special Hybrid Delphiniums Without doubt the finest in America. Sow seed at once. Seed, Yi oz., $1.50; y2 oz., $3.00: 1 oz., $5.00. Postage paid. 2i,<>-in. pots. April 1st delivery, $20.00 per 100. These '-''_. in. pot plants will produce good flower spikes the first summer. Work up your stock from the best to be had. SIM'S SELECTED COMET TOMATO SEED The best Tomato for growing under glass. $5.00 per oz. L. J. REUTER CO. Plant Brokers 329 Waverly Oaks Road, Walthum, Mass. FERNS Per 100 Per 1000 BOSTONS 2Vi inch $6.00 $30.00 ROOSEVEI.TS ... " 6.00 50.00 WHITMANI " 6.50 65.00 WIIITM.VM COM- FACTA " 6.50 55.00 VERONA " 6.50 55.00 TEDDY, JR " 6.50 55.00 Stock all sold until April 1st. Order either direct or through S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Sole Agents Philadelphia, Pa. HENRY H. BARROWS, WHITMAN, MASS. When Writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE March 1, 1919 HORTICULTURE in; THE FLORICULTURE OUTLOOK FOR J919 A Paper Read by S. S. Pennock before the New Yurk Federation of Horticultural Societies and Floral Clube at Cornell Uni- versity. Ithaca, N. Y. The subject assigned to me on this auspicious occasion, namely, "The Out- look for Floriculture in 1911V is a pleasing one to me for more than one reason. In the first place, as you are mi doubt aware, floriculture has been my business from boyhood but it has been more than that to me it has been my pleasure also — and my spare hours have mostly been spent in the delightful company of my roses and other denizens of my garden, and my next best delight to communing with my flowers is to talk about them to my friends. Another reason why this subject is a pleasing one to me at this time is because the world has been passing through such a cataclysm the past five years that mankind had but little thought to spare for the beautiful In life. But now that the dark cloud is passing and the sunshine is beginning to glimmer through, once more, the outlook is so much improved that one can discourse with a clear conscience on the subject of floriculture. We may even have a spray of apple blossoms on the breakfast table in 1919 — a thing taboo during the war. The idea back of the taboo was, of course, an eco- nomic one — namely, that the apples were the important thing, and that food for the body was more desirable than a feast for the soul. Now the indications all along the line in ornamental horticulture — trees, shrubs, flowers, conservatories, land- scaping, and the many allied industries appertaining thereto, show signs of awakening, and good judges are of opinion that the year will be the greatest ever experienced, and that the pent up soul of man will rebound from long confinement and so a-gar- dening once more with redoubled en- ergy. Cabbage has been King but Queen Rosa will now ascend the throne. In regard to the branch of floricul- ture in which I am most intimately associated in a business way, that is, the wholesaling of cut flowers, I may say that it has been a long time since we have had more encouraging pros- pects than the outlook for 1919. The trade has gone through a great many vicissitudes: labor and coal troubles probably being the florists' most serious troubles. The conditions have been very materially changed since the signing of the armistice, and everything is getting back to a better businesslike basis. The cost of doing business, though, remains high, and probably will remain high for some time to come. The only thing that will bring prices down very materially would be a panic, and that, of course, we do not want, but we do think the cost of doing business will lessen as the months and years go by, but there will not be any marked decrease for some little time to come, not much of any in 1919. With the returning of the men who have been in the war, it is bound to bring more business, and more gen- eral business, to the florists of this country. These boys will want to be entertained by their relatives and friends, which will mean flowers. This war condition has brought into the market a new class of buyers; buy- ers who will soon feel that flowers are not a luxury but a necessity in their homes, and that the home is not com- plete without a few flowers which give an added touch of joy and pleasure that cannot be brought into the home in any other way, so flowers come to be a necessity and not a luxury. The Society of American Florists, In launching the publicity campaign last year, some felt it was an inoppor- tune time to conduct such a campaign, but those who had charge of this cam- paign felt it was one of the best times to get the flower business before the public, and there is no doubt that the campaign has worked a wonderful amount of good, and will make for better results as it progresses. The thought is for the coming year to raise, instead of $50,000, $100,000— just double the publicity as planned for this year. No commodity, if ad- vertised judiciously and regularly, can but be helped in the sales of that commodity by this advertising, con- tinually bringing before the public the slogan which the publicity committee Is using, "Say it with flowers," and will be stamped indelibly, I think, in the minds of everyone as other trade- marks, such as Cream of Wheat, Uneeda Biscuit, and other trade- marks that we are all so familiar with. "Say it with flowers" means so much, and it is a wonderful slogan for each and every florist to use in his local advertising. This local advertis- ing coupled with the national advertis- ing cannot help but benefit every live and up-to-date florist. Some of our more optimistic friends in the flower business feel that the flower business today Is only in its infancy, and in a few years with this publicity campaign in good work- ing order will bring the business up to a point undreamt of. The publicity campaign is very ably managed, and there is no question that the money will be judiciously spent, and spent where it will do the most and the best good. This publicity campaign, and the busi- ness generally getting on a better and more sound business basis, is going to mean that we are going to have not the old-fashioned ways of doing busi- ness, not a slip-shod way, but up-to- date business methods right straight through, both in the growing, whole- sale and retail ends. Each florist will realize that it Is absolutely essential and necessary that he keep things up in a business- like manner in order to live, and stay in the swim. Another point that is being worked up, which will result in good and be nation wide in its benefits, is a sys- tem of credits. The credit business In the past has been very lax, and in fact, anyone who was a good fellow could get credit. The S. A. F., back of the Collection and Credit Committee, In starting a campaign of education along credit lines, will eliminate all the old loose practices which have been used in the past. This habit was to run up a bill on one man, stop buy- ing from him, and run a bill on the next one, and then, when they had gone the rounds, start in paying the first one, and then so on down the line again. There is no reason why every flor- ist cannot pay his bills promptly when they become due. Other lines of busi- ness do it, and it has come to the point where, if the florist wants to live and do a prosperous business, he will have to pay his bills promptly or go out of business. This is going to make one more careful in the credits he gives, and going to give him an incentive to watch up his collections very much closer and not have so much dead wood on his books. Then, too, it will give him an incentive to organize his establishment in a more up-to-date way. In fact, it will be absolutely necessary for him to organize his es- tablishment in such a way that he can keep abreast of the times. The growers, wholesalers, and re- tailers have passed through the last five or six months of very good busi- ness, probably giving them as pros- perous a season as they have ever had, particularly for the fall and mid-winter months, and I can see no reason why the spring should not be equally as good and with a large increase in the volume of business. Summer business, as usual, probably will not be any- thing wonderful, but it ought to be fully up to other years; in fact, better. The fall starting in, in good shape. I cannot see but that the flower hnsiness for 1919 will be a very healthy one in every way. L98 HORTICULTURE March 1, 1919 horticulture: VOL. XXIX MARCH 1, 1919 NO. 9 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Beach 292 ADVERTISING RATES: Per Inch, SO Inches to pace f 1.26 Discount on Contracts for consecutive Insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), S per cent.; three months (18 times), 10 per cent.; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (52 times), 80 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; Te Canada, 91.50. 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 THE FLORICULTURE OUTLOOK FOR 1919— S. 8. Pennock 197 WILLIAM J. STEWART— portrait 199 OBITUARY — C. S. Harrison, portrait — Abram H. Cushman 200 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS: National Publicity Campaign 201 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: Lancaster County Florists' Association— Gardeners' Conference at Minneapolis— Florist Club of Phil- adelphia 202 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Flowers by Telegraph 208 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Rochester, Washington, St. Louis 211 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: Chicago, St. Louis 213 MISCELLANEOUS: Another Quarantine 200 Changing the Terms After the Goods Are Bought — Elton J. Buckley 203 Pruning Fruit Trees 204 Honor John Westcott 2Q6 Patents Granted 206 Visitors' Register 209 News Notes 209-213 Certain nurserymen have felt that Plants without soil Quarantine 37 did not prevent to be excluded them from importing small plants of azaleas, rhododendrons, coni- fers, etc., provided all the soil were washed from the roots, and that it would still be possible to pack young plants of these, without soil, by simply packing so as to keep the fine fibrous roots moist by means of moss, oiled paper or other material which would preserve their moist con- ation. We now understand that all excluded plants will positively be kept out, and that their entry under any circumstances except through the Department of Agriculture will not be permitted. The pen which has given visible ex- Though dead, pression to the messages of our edi- he lives torial page since Horticulture had its birth will do so no more; the hand which guided it and the brain whose inspiring thought it traced will never again be able to direct it, they have completed their work and are at rest. Our worthy and beloved editor, William J. Stewart, has crossed that bourne from which no traveler returns, and from beyond which no further message can come. Yet he lives. His true horticultural spirit and zeal still live in undying inspiration to all who have been fortunate enough to have known him. Advance information as to the Holland bulb prices prices of Holland bulbs for next to be still higher season is to the effect that they will be about double those of last year. Horticulture understands that the syndicate of bulb exporters to this country have come to an agree- ment to ask uniform prices and thus eliminate price competition. War conditions have forced many of the smaller growers to abandon bulbs and grow vegetables, while the larger growers generally have reduced their bulb acreages. This curtailment of production has made it possible for the larger export growers to combine to fix prices. Such price-fixing, furthermore, is looked upon approvingly by the Netherlands government — it is not under government ban as with us. How the trade and retail buyers in this country will regard the great advance in prices is quite uncertain. Many felt that the top notch in bulb prices was reached last year and will regard bulbs at double last year's cost as unsafe specu- lation. The higher level of prices will stimulate the growing of the Holland bulbs in this country, especially early and Darwin tulips and the popular varieties of nar- cissus, and it will now be cheaper to grow these here than to import them. Hyacinths are more difficult as they involve much hand labor — but they are much less important. Over-reaching in prices has frequently broken up industries, monopolized by localities and caused their successful establishment in other places. We have no desire to see our friends of the Holland bulb district commit this error yet it is not unlikely that they by forcing the development of bulb-culture in this coun- try, are incidentally forging the blade which shall very shortly cut off their trade with the United States. Un- wittingly, perhaps, they are surely co-operating with our Department of Agriculture in its efforts to exclude all foreign material and to promote its production at home. March 1, 1919 HORTICULTURE 199 WILLIAM J. STEWART William J. Stewart, founder, edit- or and manager of Horn h t litre, passed away on Sunday. February 23, at 10.30 p. m., aged 69 years, 11 months. For over a year he had been in failing health which cul- minated in June of last year in a slight paralytic stroke from which be never fully re- covered and in December last a carbuncle formed on his left temple which finally sapped up his re- maining vitality. Mr. Stewart was born in Cam- bridge, Mass., March 17, 1849. His strong sym- pathy for the beautiful in na- ture was early de- veloped and after a high school e d u c a t ion and brief experiences as a young man in several direc- tions he went to work at the Har- vard Botanical Gardens and from there to Boston, engaging in the retail flower trade from 1872 to 1879, afterwards taking up the wholesale commission sale of flowers, first as manager for E. M. Wood and later upon his own ac- count, carrying on a large and successful busi- ness from , 1879 to 1893. His work in a public way having L greatly increased he sold out his business interests to devote his time to his duties as secretary of the Society of American florists and as Eastern manager of the American Florist. Mr. Stewart has been a member of the Society of American Florists since the Cincinnati meeting in 1885, and one of the first essayists of that organization. He was elected its secretary in 1887 and served continuously in that office until he was elected to its presi- dency in 1907 at the annual meet- ing at Dayton, O. He was the first president of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of home at Winchester, Mass., took great delight in his collection of rare and beautiful trees, shrubs and flowers which he constantly enlarged with novelties which his many friends delighted to send him. His position Boston, being elected to that office in 18S7 and was re-elected again in 1895. He was also a member and an active worker in the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society and the Xew York Florists' Club, and was for a time secretary of the Ameri- can Rose Society. Mr. Stewart wa< an ardent hor- ticulturist and at his beautiful of secretary and president of the Society of Ameri- can Florists brought him in affiliation with the best thought and activity of the various horti- cultural bodies throughout the east and west and he has been a close and inti- mate friend of the leading men in the commer- cial floral line throughout the country. In 1904 he found- ed Horticulture and since then had made it his life's work. Mr. Stewart al- ways wielded a forcible and fa- cile pen and its influence for the good of the trade as a whole will be greatly missed especially during the present period of recon- struction. He is survived by his wife and three married daughters. M r s. Sadie Dunnell. Mrs. Louise Mes- senger and Mrs. Ellen Crousse and also a brother. Andrew J. Stewart. The interment was at Mt. Au- burn Cemetery. Cambridge. Mass., on Wednesday afternoon, February 26. Many beautiful floral pieces from his numerous friends from all parts of the country and the many societies of which he had been a member covered the grave. 200 HORTICULTURE March 1, 1919 Obituary C. S. Harrison C. S. Harrison, the Grand Old Man of Nebraska, passed away at 4 o'clock, Sunday morning, Feb. 23. He was 86 years of age. Mr. Harrison was born in the state of Xew York, Nov. 24, 1832, and went with his parents to Illinois in 1844. He worked on a farm until 21. Fitted for college in Chicago, paid his way braiding whiplashes at one and one- half cents a foot. Made nearly a mile of them that winter, left home with $5.00 was gone eight months and re- turned with $10, lived on 65 cents a week. Studied in Beloit College and was classmate for a time with Dr. James Strong, of Northfield College. Commenced work as Home Mission- ary on the frontiers of Minnesota in 1857 before the roads and bridges got there, suffered all kinds of privations — nearly drowned, the horse sinking three times with him, nearly frozen, had to live on potatoes and tallow, and didn't know the history of the tallow and didn't want to know. He had a tract of country one hundred miles in extent where he preached the first sermon. Sometimes on cold winter nights he was followed by gaunt tim- ber wolves, who howled almost broken hearted, because they could not have missionary raw and warm for supper. He was called here and there to preach and bury the dead. He also performed many surgical operations. He saved the life of one man badly mangled in the saw mill. His son born after, was for five consecutive terms a member of congress, and his daughter wanted to be married by the man who saved Grandpa. The cere- mony was performed in one of the largest hotels of Minneapolis just fifty- five years after the terrible accident. After four years of strenuous work he went to Illinois. He was in the active ministry forty-five years, helped build sixteen churches, held many precious revivals, gathering in hun- dreds on confession. At one time re- ceiving one hundred and two within a month. In 1871 he was called by Land Commissioner George Harris, of the Burlington Railroad, to take a col- ony into York, which he cheerfully undertook to do, inducing about six hundred people to come to town and county. He started the town on the principle that Decency Pays and though sixteen miles from the railroad beat every town from Crete to Hast- ings. Fought the saloon to a finish and York now is one of the best cities in the West. The most important work of his life was to aid in founding Franklin Acad- emy in the Republican Valley in 1879 to which he gave the best years of his life and several thousand dollars. This school has done a wonderful work, aiding 3,000 students to a broad- er life. When about forty years old he be- came intensely interested in horticul- ture. While at Franklin he had a state experiment station where he ed- ucated several students. Since seventy years of age he has published the "Gold Mine in the Front Yard," three editions of the peony manual, two of the phlox, two of the iris and the evergreens, "The Undis- covered Country at Home." "Adorn- ing the Beulah Land of the Hither Shore." Following is his farewell message, which we print by request: Good bye grand old mother earth; good bye majestic mountains, fertile plains, forests, singing brooks and sparkling lakes Goodbye you thousands of Horticult- urists. Thank you for your many kindly words and appreciation of my labors. We have bad a good time trying to lift our calling to a higher plane. i; 1 bye all my personal friends who have given me kindly cheer on my way. My crowning work is the Gospel of Beauty lately published, with sketch of my life and a photo. The price is $1.00 for the cloth binding, and fifty cents for the paper. My life work Was founding and helping sustain Franklin Academy. The proceeds of my book will go to help the Academy C. S. Harrison which has done such heroic work, bene- fitting thousands of young people. I die thanking God I have lived and known you all. May you succeed in your glorious work here and then be exalted to the higher Horticulture of God, whose everlasting spring abides, and never withering flowers. Ever yours, C. S. Harrison. Abram H. Cushman Abram H. Cushman for many years prominently identified with the seed business in Rochester, died February 19th at his home 230 Magee Avenue in his 83rd year. He leaves one son, Win. G. Cushman, of this city. The funeral was held at the family home and interment was at Mt. Hope. Abram H. Cushman was of New Eng- land ancestry, being a direct descen- dant of Robert Cushman, who boarded the Mayflower, but with other Puritans was compelled to make the journey to the New World in the Speedwell. He was born July 22nd 1836 at Ray- mertown, near Troy. At the age of 14 came to Rochester to enter school and to stay with an elder brother. Wm. T. Cushman. with whom he was later associated in the grocery busi- ness. Later he entered the seed busi- ness and for eight years was manager of the Cleveland Seed Co. in New York City. Then he returned to Rochester and engaged in the seed business with which he was connected at the time of his death. ANOTHER QUARANTINE According to State Commissioner of Agriculture Wilfrid Wheeler, the mar- ket gardens of Massachusetts are threatened with $1,000,000 damage if the United States Government puts into effect its proposed quarantine against the European corn-borer. Mr. Wheeler's statement was made Tues- day before the Legislative Committee on Agriculture at a hearing which was attended by many market garden- ers and nurserymen. Commissioner Wheeler read a circu- lar from the Department of Agricul- ture at Washington, giving notice of a hearing there on the proposition to quarantine Massachusetts and New York against the transportation of all herbaceous plants, including garden and flowering plants, such as celery, Swiss chard, green or string beans, beet tops, spinach, turnip tops, dahlias, including stems and tubers; of gladi- olus, chrysanthemums, corn in all forms and parts of the plant and all other field, vegetable and flowering herbaceous plants. Commissioner Wheeler had the com- mittee take up, for special considera- tion, the section of the proposed codi- fication of the agricultural laws which authorizes him, after investigation and finding of due cause, to quaran- tine any town or city where the corn- borer is found and threatens it. He told of the need of immediate ac- tion to forestall ruinous quarantine by the United States and asked that this section of the bill be taken out and made an emergency bill by itself and rushed through to the Governor. Strong representations of the dan- ger of quarantine against this state were made by J. K. M. L. Farquhar of the market gardeners, W. H. Wyman of the Bay State Nursery, George W. Smith of Wellesley Hills, David G. Stranger of the Cherry Hill Nursery, H. F. Thompson, head of the market garden department of the Agricultural College, who said that $1,000,000 would be a low estimate of the damage in this State this year from quarantine; H. W. Tinkham of Warren. R. I.. speaking for Massachusetts gardeners, and others. Commissioner Wheeler, who attend- ed the hearing at Washington Wednes- day, before the Federal Horticultural Board for the quarantine and exter- mination of the European corn borer, states that the control in this state will be intrusted to the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture and that similar action was taken in regard to New York state. March 1, 1918 HO l!T [CD LTURE Vnl SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN In a letter enclosing a cheque for $250 as the yearly subscription from his retail store to the Publicity Fund. and another cheque for $50. from his seed department, Max Schling, the well-known New York retail florist re marks as follows: "I am very glad to say that the adver- Using of our organization begins to be felt. People are constantly talking about It, and I hope that the longer we keep up our efforts the more we shall merit the support of such florists, growers and others engaged in associated lines who have not already joined us in our work, so that we can not only increase our ad- vertising but also force more and more the attention of the public to the fact that flowers can be used for any and every occasion ; that their minds should turn to ourselves and our flowers in every case where courtesy to others is to be extended ; and that whenever they want to express sentiment, it should be with flowers, and their gifts, also, should be floral." Mr. Schling's views are shared by hundreds of other florists throughout the country; were evidence of this needed, it could not be better pre- sented than in the very large demand lately experienced by our Promotion Bureau for the various items in its list of direct service aids: signs, stickers, movie slides, and electro- types for use in newspaper advertise- ments and other forms of advertising. In the last four weeks there have been despatched over 300 packages of this material. Our slogan, "Say it with Flowers" is declared to be the best ever devised, eliminating as it does, anything ap- proaching a direction, and embodying pure and simple suggestion. The Pro- motion Bureau notices a general in- crease on the part of the trade in the use of this slogan, but there are still great numbers of florists who do not seem to realize the value it is to them in their local publicity. It should ap- pear on all stationery, packages, ship- ping tags, delivery cars, and in all lo- cal advertisements. But the original slogan design should be adhered to, the one the public is accustomed to see in the magazines. Line slogans in various sizes are supplied by the Promotion Bureau, and cost but little, and every florist who uses printed mat- ter of any kind should provide him- self with one or more to cover his needs. As already announced, the Cam- paign Fund this year is to be $100,000. A goodly portion of this is already subscribed and the year is yet young. The great majority of those who sub- scribed last year are subscribers again this year, very many of them increas- ing their subscriptions. The campaign was more or less experimental last year, but the success attained has en- thused the supporters of our move- ment to such an extent that they now consider their subscriptions as most profitable investments — and so they are. There are very many florists who have not yet contributed to the Fund. The reason, no doubt, is that they wanted to see how the first efforts panned out. They need have no mis- givings as to the efficacy of the work. The returns for the money expended have been remarkably profitable. By means of our publicity the florist trade was carried safely through a period dark with anxiety and unrest. The good influence exerted remains with us, and will remain as long as it is nurtured and kept vigorously at work. Times are improving and re- sponse to our public overtures should be proportionately greater. But we must have the wherewithal to make these overtures. You can help us, Mr. Nonsubscriber, with your subscrip- tion; and please do not forget that in helping our project you are helping yourself most of all, as our Promotion Bureau is but the "clearing house" for your own effort, and which you owe it to yourself to make. The following subscriptions have been received and are in addition to those previously announced, annually for four yours unless otherwise stated: William H. Fox, Parker Ford, Pa., $25; M. E. Gregory, Miles City, Mont., $3: Ad. Donarb, Cour d' Alene, Idaho, $5; Queen City Greenhouses, Rochester, Minn., $10; Davis & Kishler, Ypsilanti, Mich., $5; Richard Lietz, Milwaukee, Wis., $5; S. A. Baker. Rutland, Vt., $5; Frank Finger, Bayside, L. I., $3; J. T. Butterworth, Franiinghain, Mass., $10; Carl Von Hein, Northampton, Pa., $5; Miller Floral Co., Farmington, Utah, $25; Peter Pearson, Chicago, 111., $5; Wm. Geenan, Kimberly, Wis. $10; Aug. Hartmann, Kirkwood, Mo., $5; Marshall Floral Co., Marshall, Mo., $5; W. Frank & Sons, Portland, Ind., $10; J. L. Johnson, DeKalb, 111., $5; John W. H. Grape, Schenectady, N. Y., $5; W. D. How- ard, Milford, Mass.. $5; Mac Farland's Florist, Akron, O., $10; Nordwall Florist, Fort Dodge, la.. $10; Sam Sheiniuk, Baton Rouge, La., $5; Chicago Florists' Club, Chicago, 111., $500; C. T. Guenther, Ham- bury, N. Y., $10; Robert Scott & Son, Inc.. Sharon Hill, Delaware Co., Pa., $25; Her- bert & Fleischauer, McMinnville, Ore., $5; A. Ilarvev & Sons, Brandywine Summit, Pa.. $40: C. Warburton & Sons, Fall River, Mass. $25; Walter Arinacost & Co., Los Angeles, Cal., $25; John GIpner, Niles, Mich. $5; Alfred Forder, Cincinnati, O., $5; Morgan Floral Co., Fort Morgan, Colo., $5; Frank A. Volz, Cincinnati, O., $5; Gardeners' & Florists' Club of Boston, Mass., $50. Total. $876.00. Previously reported, $20,030.50. Grand total, $29,906.50. John Young, Secy. February 24, 1919. LANCASTER COUNTY FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION. Thursday, Feb. 20th, a party of four- teen took the Strasburg car for a visiting trip to that borough. The first stop was made at Amos Rohrer's where, in addition to a very fine lot of blooming carnations, we found the stock for next season in better shape than any of us ever saw before for the middle of February. White Won- der has always done so well, he sticks to this variety for his main crop of white and sees no reason to change. He also had some very fine blooms of Belle Washburn and sent a vase of it in for the exhibition table at the meeting. In addition to carnations he grows Schizanthus, Candytuft, Calen- dula, Sweet Peas and Calla Lilies, and has a side line of vegetable plants that help materially to cover the run- ning expenses of the place. A cut across fields brought us to the houses of J. Wade Galey, who has by far the finest lot of plants and cut blooms that this section ever pro- duced, and he has been cutting stead- ily since Oct. 4th. There are buds in all stages of development and young shoots galore so that they certainly look as if they were there for perma- nent blooming. Mr. Galey sticks to Beacon for a red and his benches are proof that he uses good judgment in doing it. He also swears by Alice, which most of our growers have dis- carded. Getting back to Strasburg the estab- lishment of our genial friend, Chas. B. Herr, was the Mecca for a lot of weary pilgrims, and although he had one large house cut out in order to comply with the fuel regulations of the early season, we found enough to occupy us for a little over an hour. His carnations are always good and this season crop is no exception to the rule, but he is up against a proposi- tion to get enough stock for another season as they are making so few cuttings and the varieties he would like are unattainable. The forty-two year old Calla Lily, still in the best of health and blooming every season, is one of the curiosities of this place — not that Chas. B. is 42; it is an heir- loom handed down to him from, a for- mer generation. His place is a model one from an artistic point of view, and shows what can be done to make a greenhouse attractive and a perma- nent advertisement for beautiful grounds and buildings. Getting back to Lancaster a little 202 HORTICULTURE March 1, 1919 after six a party went to one of our oyster houses and enjoyed an oyster supper. At 7.30 found us in the Cham- ber of Commerce rooms, and the first order of business was the staging of a wonderful lot of sweet peas that Messrs. H. K. Rohrer, Chas. M. Weav- er and Elmer J. Weaver brought with them from the W. Atlee Burpee trial houses. They were all good with the following as specials: Zephyr, a true lavender; Daybreak, a salmon pink; Snowstorm and Sankey, whites, and Gypsy Maid, a fine pink. Other va- rieties shown were Glorious, Lavender King, Luster, Illuminator, Enchan- tress, Mauve Beauty, Blue Bird. Alba- tross, Fordhook Rose, Rosy Morn, True Blue, Fairy, Fantasy, Pink Beau- ty, Empress, Dazzler, Orange Beauty, Cherry Ripe, Loveliness and Splen- dor. The only other exhibit was the vase of Belle Washburn carnations from Amos Rohrer of Strasburg. Harry K. Rohrer made a few re- marks on his trip to Burpee and said that the sweet peas were the re- sult of crosses between summer blooming varieties and Yarrawa, a winter variety from Australia. The ones from which these blooms were cut were sown Oct. 8th, and in early January started to bloom; if planted in the fall, out doors, as many of our Lancaster growers do, they would bloom the latter part of April, at least four weeks earlier than the ordinary- varieties. The paper of the evening was writ- ten and delivered by Mr. Harry B. Haverstick who had charge of the laying out of the parks and grounds at Hershey, now with the B. F. Barr Co. as landscape man. The title of the paper was Beautifying Home Grounds, and was well received and Mr. Haverstick was under a fire of questions for some time afterward. Mr. Dyer made a few remarks on the butchering of city trees by wire men, and also stated that this coun- try would wake up some day and find itself a forestless nation. He thought that for every tree cut down there should be one planted, and being one of the largest lumber men of the east he knew whereof he was talking. Communications were read from Sec. John Young, one on publicity, and this club is going to make a pretty good showing along this line; the other, an appeal from Pres. Totty to help on the cost problem, and on this committee the president appointed Messrs. Harry K. Rohrer, John Shoen- berger and Albert M. Herr. In order that a real picnic could be held some time this summer, the presi- dent appointed a committee to ar- range for a picnic to which the lead- ing .florists will be invited, and the committee was instructed that they had plenty of time to prepare and should get busy at once. Messrs. Al- bert M. Herr, Harry K. Rohrer and B. F. Barr are the committee. Dennis Connor was the only visitor, and always a welcome one. Arrangements were made for a party to take in the Philadelphia meet- ing in March with a visit to Strafford in the afternoon. Our own meeting in March will be as the guests of the Ladies' Auxiliary at the home of B. F. Barr. Albert M. Herr. STUART LOW CO. 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ORCHID NURSERY JARVISBROOK, SUSSEX (Between Tunbridge Wells and Brighton), ENGLAND Head Office for Correspondence BUSH II II I PARK, NEAJt LONDON, MIDDLESEX, ENGLAND Telephone, Enfield 1. Cables: Orchids, Enfield, England. GARDENERS' CONFERENCE AT MINNEAPOLIS. The members of the National Asso- ciation of Gardeners of Minneapolis and vicinity held a very interesting conference at the residence of Theo- dore Wirth, which was well attended. Mr. Wirth was elected chairman and George H. Instone of Lake Minne- tonka, secretary. The program for the day was outlined by the chairman, who briefly referred to the several subjects to come up for discussion. The first matter discussed was the impending embargo on importation of trees, shrubs, bulbs, etc., from foreign countries. The opinion prevailed that this action was unwarranted, especial- ly at this time, and that the Federal Horticultural Board was exceeding its power conferred by Congress. All present pledged themselves to send a personal letter of protest to their re- spective Senators and Representatives in Washington. D. C. Mr. Wirth read a letter of protest which he sent to the Minnesota members of Congress in the name of the Board of Park Commissioners. The secretary was Instructed to write a letter to the sec- retary of the National Association, suggesting that he write a letter to every member of the association to interest himself in a similar way in this matter. The chairman was in- structed to present this question be- fore the Minnesota Horticultural So- ciety at their annual meeting to be held in Minneapolis. The work of the war garden as con- ducted in this part of the country was brought to the attention of the con- ference. The Minneapolis Garden Club it was found had a most success- ful year. After luncheon at Mr. Wirth's resi- dence, the conference took up the question of forming a gardeners' club of Lake Minnetonka. It was the opinion of all present that there were enough gardeners in the locality to warrant the forming of such an or- ganization and that the interests of the gardeners and their employees would be served through such a club. Mr. Klapotz was appointed chairman to take the matter in hand, with the privilege to select his own fellow members. He agreed to get busy and Intimated that he would make ar- rangements for the organization of such a club in the near future. The fact that many estate owners do not give y ear-around employment to their gardeners in our section of the country, and that they do not know what the real qualifications of a good gardener are, was made the subject of a long discussion. It was the opinion of all present that the gar- dener, himself, is greatly to blame for such conditions and underestimation and lack of recognition of his profes- sion and its value. One of the first topics to be taken up by the club to be formed will be the question of how to educate the estate owners along those lines and how to establish better and closer relationship between the employers and employees in this field of work. The matter of exhibitions and field meetings was also given considera- tion, and it was predicted that such shows and gatherings would be of help toward the solution of this and many other questions of general prog- ress and mutual benefits. George H. Instone, Secy. FLORIST CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA. The March meeting of the Florists' Club on Tuesday next will be carna- tion night, and will be one of the most attractive meetings of the sea- son and should bring out the largest attendance. It is to be held in the roof garden of the Adelphia Hotel, opening with a dinner at 6 p. m. at a cost of $2.00 per plate. The January banquet was most enjoyable and this should prove even more so. There will be an exhibition of near- ly all the varieties of carnations that were prize takers at the recent Cleve- land carnation show. The Burpee col- lection of new varieties of orchid sweet peas will also be a feature, which should be especially interesting to commercial growers. M. J. Brinton, Christiana, Pa., will read a paper on "Carnation Ideals and Success." Mr. Brinton is a very prac- tical and successful grower, whose treatise will contain much valuable in- formation. Charles H. Grakelow will also address the club on the "A B C of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery As- sociation," showing its benefits to all retail florists Irrespective of their vol- ume of trade. March 1, 1919 HORTICULTUKE 303 < 'AMRRIDCE NEW YORK u World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS WHY? A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. CHANGING THE TERMS AFTER GOODS ARE BOUGHT A question has been put to me that I do not remember having written on, at least not specifically on this phase of it. It is this: When a man buys goods or has some kind of a business transaction with another, all the terms of which are agreed upon at the time the deal is made, can the seller afterward, by a notice in an invoice, or on a bill head, or in a letter, make some new rule about it which will affect the other party? The illustration which is used in submitting the question to me will make the application of the rule clear. In this case a merchant bought some goods on certain well-understood terms. They were delivered and ac- cepted and the invoice paid. Several weeks later, when the goods were gone over with the intent to put them on sale, it was discovered that they were defective. Claim was made, but the seller declined to recognize it, pointing to a clause in the invoice reading: "All claims must be made within ten days after receipt of goods." In the original order nothing had been said which would limit the making of claims in any way. The question is, is that buyer done out of his right to claim for defects? The answer is emphatically no. A seller cannot take a completed order or contract, and introduce into it se- cretly in a way, an entirely new pro- vision which affects the buyer's rights. The above effort to do this is typical of schemes that sellers of merchan- dise and parties to contracts, are con- stantly endeavoring to put over, and quite often they succeed because the other party doesn't know his rights. The general law on the subject I quote as follows: — Terms brought to the acceptee's notice after the agreement is com- plete will not affect the agreement. If a party, therefore, cannot be charged with notice of the conditions contained in a paper which he accepts as containing the actual offer at the CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BULBS C. KEUR A SONS, HILLEQOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St. CANNAB For the best Up-to-Date Cannas, get new price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Grove, Pa. CARNATIONS Albert Roper, unrooted cuttings, $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. HARVEY B. GREENE, Lowell, Mass. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plllsbury'i Carnation Staple, 1000 for 36c; 3000 for S1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY. Galesburg, 111. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grlnnell. $10.00 per clump. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONBY, 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. GLADIOLUS BULBS Fine, all colors mixture, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1000. Send for catalog. H. M. GILLET, Box H, Lebanon Spring, N. Y. GLASS. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. GOLD FISH Gold flsb, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, flsn goods, nets, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT, Breeder, 4816 D St., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price list. HOT BED SASH Standard Hot Bed Sash, 3x6, $1.50 each. Order for 10 to 24, $1.45 each; 25 to 60, $1.40 each. Glass, 50 square feet, 6x8, 8x10 at $4.50. 10x12, 10x14 at $4.25. C. N. ROBINSON & BRO., Dept. 29 Baltimore, Md. OBCHIDS HASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laello-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 12O0 sorts. Send for list. C. BBT8CHER, Canal Dover, O. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on band. LAGER & HURRBLL, Summit N. J. SWEET PEAS Just Arrived, crop 1018 winter flowering SWEET PEAS, New Zealand grown, the large flowering waved or Spencer type. W» have been very fortunate to secure the en- tire crop of one of the beBt growers in New Zealand. New Zealand grown seed has al- ways produced the earliest, and best blooms, and seed started In August will produce (lowers 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 roBe pink with light wings. Writs 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 Hlssarllk Nur- sery, New Rochelle, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHERS WIRB WORKS, 284 Randolph St.. Detroit, Mich. HELP WANTED~ LANDSCAPE GARDENER WANTED One capable of making and executing plans who can make himself useful both In the office and outside. State experience, age and salary expected. E. W. BREED, Clinton, Mass. WANTED : At once, 2 or 3 young men to learn rose growing at Wakefield, Mass. Will pay what a man is worth. Apply to N. F. MCCARTHY, 31 Otis St., Boston, Mass. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED as outside gar- dener on private estate by single man who thoroughly understands the business. W. J. DEVERY, 10 St. Germain St., Boston, Mass. FOR SALE GREENHOUSES FOR SALE Must settle estate; many years success- ful operation. Good location, convenient to two railroads, within twenty-live minutes of Boston. Also dwelling, stable and outbuildings. Apply at once. MRS. E. M. RUMERY, Newtonville, Mass. very instant it is delivered to him, even actual notice afterward will have no effect. Upon receipt by a railroad of a parcel to be conveyed to its destination, the charge being paid or to be collected on delivery by the consignee, the contract is completed and the railroad's responsibility at once attaches, and it cannot be changed by the subsequent delivery to the customer of a bill of lading or other writing containing conditions limiting the railroad's liability, unless it appear that the intention of the parties was that the oral negotiations were simply preliminary to the for- mal contract which was to be con- tained in a bill of lading or other written instrument. Note that the above lays down the rule that even if one party has notice of what the other is trying to do, viz.: introduce some new rule, he is not bound to notice it and is not bound by it. To apply this, if in the above case, the buyer had seen the words "all claims must be made within ten days," etc., in the invoice, he would not have been obliged to pay any at- tention to them. There was one case In which a silk Jobber delivered to a buyer a lot of silk to be dyed. When it came back it was found to be badly and unskill- •.'Ill HORTICULTURE March 1, 1919 GLADIOLI Specially Priced We are ready to give prompt at- tention to your orders for de- pendable Gladioli Bulbs in the very best varieties, at attractive prices. America and Chicago Blooming Bulbs, 24 to ' '/» in. blooming size bulbs, per 1 000 . . . $9.00 Light Colored Seedlings, 24 to 114 in- per 1000 $9.00 America, 1J4 in. and up, per 1000 $20.00 Halley, 1 J4 in. and up, per 1000 $22.00 Mrs. Francis King, 1 J4 in. and up, per 1000 $20.00 fully done. The owner brought suit for damages. The defense was that when the silk was sent back to the owner, after being dyed, it was accom- panied by a bill on which was printed: "All claims for damages or deficiency must be made within three days from date, otherwise not allowed." It was also claimed that the owner of the silk saw this on the bill, and It was argued that by accepting the silk and the bill, he was bound by the notice. The court made short work of the de- fense. It held that there was nothing to it. This was the core of the de- cision:— Upon a bailment of goods for work and labor upon them, the contract be- tween the parties arises immediately upon the delivery of the goods to the bailee. The contract is that the work shall be performed with reasonable skill and care, and that the work be- ing completed they shall be returned to the owner. The bailee cannot pre- scribe terms on which he will re- turn them, and an agreement of bailee that he will make a claim for damages within certain time lacks a considera- tion, for bailee was bound to return them unconditionally. In still another case a dry goods Jobber sold through a traveling sales- man a quantity of goods at certain prices and on certain terms contained on written memo signed by the sales- man. The goods were shipped and with them an invoice printed thus: "All bills become due when parties suspend payment, assign or sell out. Young Xfttle Zxcc jFarms, FRAMINGHAM, MASS. We have millions of growing EVERGREEN AND DECIDUOUS TREES complete in grades and sizes. Write for Price List Seedlings and Transplants, Firs, Junipers, Arborvitae, Pines, Spruces, Maples, Ash, Oaks, Lindens, Elms, etc. 15 Beacon St. Dept. C. /A^ Boston, Mass. &) <$ American Forestry Co. NURSERY STOCK Fruit and Ornamental Trwi, Shrubs, Small Fruits, ClematU, KTprjrwDi and Roses. Write for Trade List W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market DeTelopment GHARLES H. T0TTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS MADISON, IM. J. HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOR OVEB HALF A CKWTTJRT Small, medium and large sixes supplied Price list Dow ready THE 0. HILL NURSERY CO. Evergreen Specialists. L*rgMt Gr*w*» In America BOX 41S. HINDER. ILL CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADKIAH, MICH. All goods dated ahead are merely con- signed and subject to replevin until said dating has expired. Retention of the goods will be considered accept- ance of all the terms herein." The customer received and held the goods without objection, and prior to the expiration of the dating he as- signed for the benefit of creditors. When the jobber stepped in and tried to seize the goods on the ground that the provision on the invoice was part of the contract, the court held that the notice was not binding on the buyer, as the principal had no right to modi- fy the terms of agreement made with the salesman. That agreement fixed the rights and liabilities of both par- ties and could not be changed by any notice one might give the other later. Any buyer can legally stand on the terms of the order, and can suc- cessfully refuse to be bound by any restrictions sought to be introduced in the deal afterward. (Copyright, January, 1919, by Elton J. Buckley.) fruit to take the place of those already killed, says Prof. Holllster, so plan a program which will include the prun- ing, spraying and cultivation of these trees. The natural work to take place at the present time is the pruning of these trees. It hardly pays to spray an old, un- pruned tree for the simple reason that too much material is wasted on bran- ches and limbs that should have been removed. Have a sharp saw and go after this work at once. The March meeting of the Florists' Club of Washington, D. C, promises some fun. The date is March 4 and that is the florists election night. There are several candidates for each position. PRUNING FRUIT TREES All fruit trees whether apple, pear, peach, or cherry, should be given the best of care during the next two or three years, says Prof. S. F. Hollis- ter, of the Department of Pomology at Connecticut Agricultural College at Storrs. A great many fruit trees have been killed throughout New England, and other states, and no orchards which have been planted can produce the STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for our Ust. The fONAJU) & rXI WEST GROVE LJONES CO |J*£_| PENN..U.S.A. Boi«i PrU. Pr~. A.toi*. VClaM. VIm-Pm. Wt mri imbtcriiiri It Iki Nurtirymtn 't Fund f»r hi or kit Dtvtlofmtnt National Nurseryman The oldest and best established journal for nurserymen. Circula- tion among the trade only. Pub- lished monthly. Subscription price $1.50 per year. Foreign subscrip- tions, $2.00 per year. In advance. Sample copy free upon application from those in the trade enclosing their business card. National Nurseryman Pub. Co., jk- HATBORO, PA. March 1, 1919 HORTICULTURE 205 BODDINGTON'S SWEET PEAS The Best Summer' Spencer Varieties for Florists WHITE Etta Ii.v Lr. White. Oz. 20c, Yi lb. 80c, -Hi. $2.0u. White S|>tnc4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. R. F. Felton. Soft lavender. Oz. 25c, Yi lb. 75c, lb. $2.50. Frank Dolby. Light lavender. Oz. 20c, Yi lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. Masterpiece. Rich lavender. Oz. 40c, Yi lb. $1.25. lb. $4.50. BLUE Wedgewood. Bright silvery blue. Oz. 25c, Yi lb. 75c. lb. $2.50. Flora Norton. Bright blue tinted purple. Oz. 20c. Yi lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. PURPLE Captain of the Blue Spencer. Pure purple. Oz. 25c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.50. Royal Purple. Rich, roval purple. Oz. 30c, Yi lb. $1.00. lb. $3.00. PICOTEE-EDGED Dainty Spencer. White ground, beautiful pieotee edge of rose- pink. Oz. 25c. Yi lb. 75c, lb. $2.50. Mrs. C. W. Breadmore. Cream ground, beautiful pieotee edge of pink. Oz. 25c, Yi lb. 75c, lb. $2.50. STRIPED AND FLAKED American Spencer. White ground, mottled and flaked crimson. Oz. 25c. Yi lb. 75c, lb. $2.50. Aurora Spencer. White ground, striped and flaked orange-pink. Oz. 25c, Yi lb. 75c. lb. $2:50 Jessie Cuthbertson Spencer. Ground color rich cream, overlaid with stripes and niarblings of bright rose-pink. Oz. 30c, Yi lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00. Loyalty. Ground -color white, striped blue. Oz. 25c, 14 lb. 75c, lb. $2.50. Senator Spencer. Chocolate and seal-brown striped and flaked on ivory-white. Oz. 20c, K lb. 60c. lb. $2.00. MIXED SPENCERS Containing every shade known in 1 -11 able proportions. 10 lbs. $9.00. Oz. 10c, Ti Hi. 25c, lb. $1.00. EARLY FLOWERING SPENCERS FOR DECORATION DAY Early Pink and White Spencer. Standard bright pink, wings pure white. ', oz. 15c . oz. 50c, Yi lb. $1.75. Early Red Spencer. Bright cherry-red. % oz. 20c, oz. 75c. i, lb. $2.50. Early Scarlet Spencer. Beautiful crimson-scarlet. Yi oz. 20c, oz. 75c, i, lb. $2.50. Early White Spencer, rute white. Yi oz. 20c, oz. 75c, " lb. $2.50. Early Apricot Spencer. Beautiful apricot self oz. 75c, Yi lb. $2.50. Early Lilac •4 oz. 20c, J " irly Lilac Spencer. Standard lilac wings light blue on white ground, y, oz. 20c. oz. 75c, Yi lb. $2.50. Early Pink Spencer. Beautiful clear bright pink. Yi oz 20c, oz. 75c, Yi lb. $2.50. Early Mixed Spencers. ', ..z 20c, oz. 65c, Yi lb. $2.00. K3LSB 9B) B1SSE^;iS%IDISCOUNT, CASH WITH ORDER B & I Hvtbur Z. ifBobbington Co., ITnc, seedsmen 12S chamber, street NEW YORK CITY 206 HOKTI CULTURE March 1, 1919 HONOR JOHN WESTCOTT. The Westcott celebration took place at Dooners' Hotel, Philadelphia, as scheduled on Feb. 22nd, and was at- tended by about sixty of his old friends, many of whom came from a long distance to do honor to the Com- modore on his seventy-ninth anniver- sary. A. B. Cartledge acted as chair- man and Robert Craig as toastmaster. A handsome gold watch with chain and compass was presented to Mr. Westcott as a memento of the occa- sion, the presentation speech being made by Dr. Peter H. Lane. Among other prominent speakers to the for- mal toasts were William F. Gude, Daniel H. Donoghue, Chas. H. Totty, J. Otto Thilow, Chas. L. Seybold, An- toine Wintzer, Chas. H. Grakelow and Samuel S. Pennock. Selections were read by Robert Kift, and an original poem of unusual beauty was sent in by Mrs. Samuel S. Pennock. Songs and music interspersed the banquet during its six hours of fun, food and feeling and altogether a splendid evening was passed in doing honor to one whom we all love. The decorations were the loving work of Pennock Bros., ably assisted by Habermehl Sons, George and Robert Craig, W. K. Harris and others. Edwin J. Fancourt acted as secretary for the committee and at- tended to the many details with great efficiency and success. King John of Barnegat (Original poem by Mrs. Samuel S. Pen- nock of Lansdowne, Pa., in honor of Com- modore John Westcott and delivered by her husband at Mr. Westcott's seventy- ninth auniversarv celebration at Dooner's Hotel, Philadelphia, February 22, 1919.) There's good King John, down Barnegat way Whose castle stands, close by the bay, His heart's as big as the ocean wide And tilled with love for all— inside. This genial monarch in his fortress bold. Has the spirit of kindness, I've been told. He sends his call both far and near Oh come, come away my subjects dear. Come from your work, your cares — and rest, 'Tis often good for e'en the best; Let's sail a-far on the waters blue And try our luck with fishing — too! So he gathers them in. these subjects true, Under Summer skies of azure hue He shelters them, in his castle there; They draw deep breaths of salt sea air. And when they return to the haunts of men Back to the city to work again. They dream of John, their grand old Jting, And ever and anon his praises sing. If many kings there were like him, Many less eyes with tears would dim, Many less broken hearts there'd be, Many less mourning bands we'd see. If, o'er the sea there were such kings The world would echo joy-ous rings. And battle-fields not strewn with dead If all thrones held a wise, crowned head ! Good luck King John, good wishes too The best of earth should be for yon; We take this time — to let you see Your faithful subjects — we would be. We wish for you a long, glad reign, A life of joys that ne'er shall wane Where seasons shall be — only Spring, God bless you John, our noble king! PATENTS GRANTED 1,290,174. Plant Protector and Forcer, Nels P. Anderson, Robbinsdale, Minn. 1,291,580. Draft-Equalizer, Lester G. Maddy, Stockton, Kans. urpees Seeds Grow BURPEE'S AMERICAN ASTERS We have all that ■strains are unsurpass are id. best in this popular Annual, and our American-grown Sou Now for Early Blooming Under Glass. QUEEN OF THE MARKET most popular for greenhouse culture. We offer this superb colore Oz. $1.00 1.00 1.00 ] INI Dark Blue Whit* Pkt. $0.05 .05 05 Ytoz. $0 30 .30 .30 .30 Oz. $1.00 1.00 1 00 05 1.00 The earliest and variety in the following separate Pkt. Vt oz. Crimson $0.05 $0.30 I'ink 05 .30 Lavender 05 .30 Purple 05 .30 NEW EARLY-FLOWERING ROYAL ASTERS An Early Branching Type to Follow Queen of the Market. The flowers of great size are borne on long stiff stems. Pkt. % oz. Oz. Pkt. yt oz. Lavender $0.10 $0.40 $1.50 White $0.10 $0.40 Pink 10 .40 1.50 Rose 10 .40 Purple 10 .40 1.50 LATE BRANCHING ASTERS This truly American type is known as Semple'g, Carlson's, Vick's vincible Late Branching. We offer it in the following distinct colors Oz. $1.50 1.50 and In- Pkt. Yt oz. Oz. Pkt. Vt oz. Oz. Azure Blue $0.10 $0.30 $1.00 Invincible Pink $0.10 $0.35 $1.25 Light Pink 10 .35 1.20 Mary Semple, or Shell- Crimson 10 .30 1.00 Pink 10 .30 1.00 Dark Blue 10 .35 1.25 Purple .10 .30 1.00 Lavender 10 .30 1.00 Rose-Pink 10 .30 1.00 White 10 .35 1.20 BURPEE'S AMERICAN BEAUTY ASTER First offered by us two years ago, and named on account of its similarity in color to the famous American Beauty Rose. A distinct type, having larger and heavier flowers than the Late Branching Asters, while the flowers are borne on much longer and heavier stems. It is also the latest of all Asters to bloom and, therefore, prolongs the season by several weeks. Indispensable to cut flow-er growers. Burpee's American Beauty. Bright carmine rose, pkt., .10; 14 oz., .50; oz., $1.75 Burpee's Purple Beauty. Rich purple, pkt., .15; % OZ., .60 CREGO'S GIANT ASTERS Resembling choice Chrysanthemums, this is at once the most beautiful and graceful of all American Branching Asters. Pkt. V4 "z. <>z. Giant Shell-Pink $0.10 $0.45 $1.50 Giant Lavender 10 .45 1.50 Giant White 10 .45 1.50 Giant Azure Blue 10 .45 1.50 A tali brandling type Giant Rose-Pink. Giant Purple. Giant Crimson. ... Pkt. $0.10 .10 .10 !j OZ- Oz. $0.45 $1.50 .45 1.50 .45 1.50 KING ASTERS with long narrow quilled like petals. Very lasting when cut. Our stocks embrace the following separate colors : Crimson, pkt., .10; Ms oz., .50; oz., $3.00. Rose, pkt, .10: Vi oz., .65; oz., $2.2.". Lavender, pkt., .10; % oz., .50; oz., $3.00. White, pkt., .10; Js oz., 50: oz., $3.00. Pink, pkt., .10; y4 oz., .65; oz., $2.28. Violet, pkt., .10; % oz.. .35; oz.. $2.50. OTHER IMPROVED AMERICAN ASTERS Pkt. '4 oz. Crimson Giant. Upright branching $0.10 $0.50 Rochester. Light lavender-pink Giant Comet type 10 .50 White Mikado. A pure white Giant Comet 10 ,45 Pkt. % oz. Pink Beauty. Excellent for pots $0.10 $0.30 Peerless Pink. Beautiful shell pink 10 .80 Sensation. Distinct bright cardinal....'. 10 .30 Lavender Gem. Silvery lavender — Comet type 10 .40 DAYBREAK ASTERS This is perhaps the most useful type for growing In pots, while they are unsurpassed for bedding. May be had in the following separate colors: Pkt. % oz. Oz. Pkt. H oz. Oz. $0.10 $6.35 $2.50 Daybreak (Silvery- .10 .35 2.50 Pink) $0.10 $0.35 $2.50 .10 .35 2.50 Rose 10 .35 2 50 .10 .30 2.25 Salmon 10 .60 For All That is Best in Vegetable and Flower Seeds WRITE FOR BURPEE'S ANNUAL, The Leading American Seed Catalog. Also ask for our Special Blue List of Wholesale Prices W. ATLEE BURPEE CO., s££r Bluebird (Azure Blue) Purity (White) I .1 \ , ml . 1 America (Pink) Oz. $1.75 1.75 1.75 Oz. $2.25 2.25 a OK March 1, 1919 HORTICULTURE 207 HART & VICK, Inc. ROCHESTER, N. Y. Mr. Chas. H. Vick was formerly president of Jas. Vick's Sons, but is now associated with Geo. B. Hart, Rochester's well-know n wholesale florist. HIGH GRADE ASTER SEED We are fortunately in a position to supply high grade Aster Seed in various colors and desired quantity. SCARCITY OF SEED The general scarcity of Aster Seed this season leads us to emphasize the importance of sending us your order without delay. AVOID INFERIOR SEED Our Aster Seed is from healthy stock absolutely free from stem rot and other diseases so prevalent last season. Florists may be confident of uniformly good results in purchasing Aster Seed passed on by Mr. Chas. H. Vick, who introduced the first large-flowered American Aster, Vick's Late Branching, known the world over. VICK'S IMPERIAL 1/16 oz. Vs oz. Vi oz. Oz. Purity White.. $0.20 !f0.35 $0.60 $2.00 Daybreak Pink. .20 .35 Rose 20 .35 Blue 20 .35 Lavender 20 .35 Mixed 15 .25 ROCHESTER While $0.20 $0.35 $0.00 $2.00 Pink 20 .35 .60 2.00 Lavender 20 .35 Violet 20 .35 Rose 20 .35 Mixed 15 .25 QUEEN OF THE MARKET White $0.15 $0.25 $0.40 $1.50 Shell Pink 15 .25 .40 1.50 Lavender 15 .25 .40 1.50 ASTER LATE BRAM'HIXti 1/16 oz. % oz. V4 oz. Oz White $0.20 $0.:tr> $0.60 $241) Shell Pink l^t\ ender Enchantress Pink Purple .... ROM Crimson . .. Mixed .20 .20 .20 .20 .20 .20 .15 .35 .35 .35 .35 .35 .20 .60 .60 .60 .60 .60 .60 >.0D 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.25 ASTER VICK'S KING White Shell Pink Lavender Rose \iolet Crimson . . Mixed $0.20 $0.35 $0,611 $2.00 .20 .20 .20 .20 .20 .15 .35 .35 .35 .35 .35 .25 .60 60 .60 .60 .60 .40 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.50 • Ml .60 .60 .60 .40 .60 .60 .60 .40 !.0O !.00 2.00 2.00 1.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.50 ASTER VICK'S ROVAL 1/16 OZ. l/s oz. 1/4 oz- Oz. White $0.20 $0.35 $0.60 $2.00 Shell Pink 20 Lavender 20 Purple 20 Rose 20 Mixed 15 ASTER IMPROVED GIANT CREGO White $0.20 $0.35 $0.60 $2.00 .35 .35 .35 .35 60 .60 .60 .60 .40 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.50 Shell Pink. Lavender . . Rose Crimson . .. Purple Mixed .20 .20 .20 .20 .20" .15 .35 .35 ,35 :•.-, .35 .25 .60 .60 .60 .60 .60 .40 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.60 AMERICAN BEAUTY Rosy Carmine.. $0.30 $0.50 $0.85 $3.00 Purple 40 .70 1.25 4.00 DRAGAENA CANES Last chance to import Canes before "Plant Exclusion Act" becomes effec- tive June 1st. Ail the best commercial varieties in- cluding: LINDKM IMPERIALIS FRAGRANS LORD WOLSELEY AMABILIS TERMINALIS MA88ANGEANA 8ANDERIANA Etc., Etc., Etc. Write for Prices. Spring Shipment. McHUTGHISON & CO. 95 Chambers St., New York rvi a«_»l_e: s SEEDS AND BULBS Writ© for our 1919 Special Price L,Ist for Market Gardeners and Florist - | WM. HENRY MAULE, Inc. j 3lst and Arch Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. j Little Ads. That Bring Big Returns Little Ads. in onr Classified Bayers' Direc- tory bring big returns to both advertiser Anything wanted by florists, gardener*, park and cemetery superintendents, etc., can be sold through this medium. Don't fail to read over these Ads. in each issue and yon may find one or more that will prove profitable to yon. LILY OF THE VALLEY Original Cases containing 1750 Pips, M $22.50; Small Quantities, $2.50 per hundred F0TTLER, FISKE, RAWS0N CO. The Seed Store 12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Sq„ Boston We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farm at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations In every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all In charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds In quantity and of highest quality. Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Rayi\o Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., t-fiCfe* *» 208 HORTICULTURE March 1, 1919 IN THE National Capitol It jronr •errle* to dellTer Flowers •r De*Uj-ns •■ Order by Teie- arraph or otherwise. Prompt KoliabU Servtee. GEORGE H. COOKE Connecticut Are. and L 8t. WASHINGTON, D .C. "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 DellTer; DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Writ* or Telerraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1552-1653 Colombo.! KOTTMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Alio Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill 78S Out-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Aaeo. ADAM SERENGER FLORIST "new!treet. BANGOR, ME. We Coeet all Points In Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS Dorrance Street 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.— The Rosery, 23 Steuben St. Albany, N. Y.— Danker. Bangor, Me.— Adam Sekenger, 32 New- bury St. Boston— Thos. F. Qalvin, 1 Park St Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Wilson, 3-6 Greene Ave. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St. Cambridge, Mass. — John McKenzle, 1927 Mass. Ave. Chicago— William Ave. and 31st St. J. Smyth, Michigan Member Florist*' Telegraph Delivery Cleveland, O.— J. M. Oasser Co., Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O. — Adam Graham & Sons, 5523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros., 1836 W. 28th St. Cleveland, O.— The Smith & Fetters Co., 735 Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breltmeyer's 8ons, corner Brodway and Oratlot Ave. East Orange, N. J.— Smith, The Florist. Fall River, Mass.— Warburton, 490 New Boston Rd. and 36 N. Main SL Fishkill, N. Y.— Wood Bros. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 1617 Grand Ave. New York— David Clarke's 8ons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New York — Young 4 Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New York— A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madison Ave., at 48th St. New York— Dards. N. E. corner 44th SL and Madison Ave. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave. New York— Kottmiller, 426 Madison Are. and 49th St., also Vanderbilt Hotel. New York— Max Schling, 785 Fifth Are. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Bwoboda, 141B Farnum St. Philadelphia — Chas. H. Grakelow, Broad St. at Cumberland. 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 York— Thos. F. Galvln, Fifth Ave., «t 46th St. DARDS-FLORIST g Established at N. E. Cor. of Madison Ave. and 44th St., New York, for 44 Years QUALITY, SERVICE, FAIR PRICES Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery W. 8. S. BUY WAR War Saving Stamps SAVING STAMPS issued by the V. S. Gov. JOHN BREITMEYER'S — =S0NS= — Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We coyer all Michigan points and reed sections of Ohio, Indiana and Ca*»adev Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. lifJD£ BROS CO ■ 2V«F STrlW wamioctiii ck GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Floriats Telegraph Delivery WILSON BROOKLYN Main Store 8 and 6 Greene Ave. ;NEW YORK 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 Madison Ave. at 48th Street I GUARANTEE SATISFACTION MEMBER F. T. P. A. THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. ALBANY, N. Y. FLOWER DELIVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery 6. E. W>. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Mealier Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asst. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Member Florists' Telecraph Delivery NO ORDERS ACCEPTED FOB LBM THAN $6.00 DANKER Albany, New York The best of F. T. D. Service) always March 1, 1919 HORTICULTURE 2o;c CHICAGO Send Your Order* to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member FlorUta' Telegraph Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Deliver* Service THOS. F. GALVIN INO. ilCUf VADLf 56i Flfth Ave- flClf TUnlV Vanderbllt Hotel anCTflil 1 Park Street allO I UH 799 Boylston Street lilhririis ti Stiiaurs and all Eastern Points Order* Filled Day or Nlfht for CLEVELAND and State of Ohio Complete Stock. Be-tolAr discount to Trad*. KNOBLE BROS. 18»t W. *6th St., Cleveland, O. Member FlorUU' Telegraph Delivery THE SMITH & FETTERS CO. 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flower* of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take coed care of your order* M§miirt #/ F. T. D. AstxUtien. Retail Deliveries te central Hudson Blver point., e* Telearraphio Order. WOOD BROS. FIBHK1LL, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service mee.ni fre*h, .turdr Stock and prompt deliveries In BUFFALO, LOCKPOBT, NIAGARA FALLS and WESTERN NEW TOBK. Member Florist*' Telefraph DeUrerr HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR UST THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Matt. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop ■1IBT I. BANDAIX, Proprlatar. Member FlerUta' Telegraph D.IlTerr St. Louis— P. M. Palez, Little Rock, Ark.; Jas. Karins and Martin Reukauf, Philadelphia, Pa. Washington. — James F. Smith, Phil- adelphia, Pa.; P. M. Koster, Boskoop, Holland; W. W. Fry and W. F. Ther- kildson. Philadelphia, Pa.; H. M. Minck, Columbus, Ohio; Leonard J. Seiger, Robert Craig Company, Phila- delphia, Pa. Philadelphia— J. C. Bloxom, Old Point, Va.. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Davis, Berwick, Pa.; H. K. Rohrer. Lancaster, Pa.; C. W. and E. J. Weaver, Ronks. Pa.; Frank Lindsay, Portsmouth, Va.; Robt. Lockerbie, Charlotte, N. C; C. H. Totty, Madison, H. J.; W. F. & Adolph Glide, Washington, D. C; Chas. L. Seybold, Wilkes Barre, Pa.; E. A. Harvey, Brandywine Summit, Pa. NEWS NOTES Dunkirk, N. Y. — The greenhouse of Gilroy Brothers in Sheridan was bad- ly damaged by fire Feb. 18. The loss is estimated at $2,000. New .York — The New York Florists' Supply Company has leased the store at the northwest corner of 28th street and Sixth avenue for a term of years. New London, Conn.— Edward A. Smith, the Mercer street florist, has disposed of his business and property to K. H. Samuelson, who comes from New Jersey. Mr. Samuelson has been in the florist business for 12 years and will take possession here March 1. Mr. Smith has been apointed super- intendent of Mohegan park, Norwich, and will take up his duties on April 1. Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FAIX RIVER, MASS. DellTerlaa •( Flower* aa la FAIJL 141 V KB aa* • territory- EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, The FlorUt We deliver by automobile In East, Weet and South Orange, also Glen Ridge, Mont- clalr. Bloomfleld. Newark and New York. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Htmtir Florists Tlllgraph Dllivtry AsseciatUn NOTICE INITIALS. Wi kavi ont start only THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, QJEVEUrl Euclid A% The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mall or telefrraph order fe* any oeenaion, In any part of the Dominion, JOHN H. DUNLOP ■-1* Weat Adelaide St. - TORONTO, ONT HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephone* 1801 and L ISM 1415 Farnum St. OMAHA, NEB. Efficient Delivery- Service ALL. BOSTON SUBURBS JOHN McKENZIE 1927 Mas,. Ave., CAMBRIDGE, MASS PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. GRAKELOW E™ Everything in Flowr* Broad Street at Cumberland Tlw Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLI8, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member FlorUt*' Telecraph DeUrerr DENVER. COLORADO 210 HORTICULTURE March 1, 1919 Ophelia and D. White Killarney ROSE PLANTS $90.00 per 1000 April delivery — 2 1/2 inch pots, Plants from 2 and 3 -eye cuttings THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus New Crop, Greenhouse* Grown Seed. Per 100, 45c.; per 1000, $3.50. PRIMULA OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA Home grown. Saved by florists who know their basine»8. Beady now. OIGANTKA ROSEA. Seed §ayed from plants with large flower trusses and a beautiful shade of pink. Trade pkt., (about 1,200 seeds), $1.50. BENCH GROWN ROSES 8lS^nt'»i„ Per 100 Per 1000 RICHMOND.. $10.00 $90.00 Per 100 Per 1000 MILADY $10.00 180.00 Will have other varieties later. Write for prices. A. HENDERSON & CO., 106 N. Wabuh At*. CHICAGO EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST M19-21 RaaaUaJ St., PaUaeahtia, Pa. CMCE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES art all Saatmbla Yariitiu if Cat Flawan H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Manufacturers and Importers 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 34 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists RIOHMOND, IND *t*xM nemttoa B»riteallare tbn writing. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Con.lsmmnt* SaUdtod Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 264 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The House for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN itf-We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 10 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO A -::■-■.- sf CUT F LOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. A ^ P IF You Want Anything from Boston Get It From Henry ML Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Order* With V. HENRY IVI. ROBINSON S. 2 Wlnthrsp Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra. " " No. i and culls..- Russell Hadley Mock, Key ArcDberg, Hoosiei Beauty Ward, Hillingdon Killarney, Key, Talt Ophelia, Sunburst Carnations Cattley as • Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Call. BOSTON Feb. 26 ST. LOUIS I Feb. 94 PHOA. Feb. S4 Freesia Roman Hyacinths Stevia Marguerites Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Violets Narcissus • Calendula Sweet Peas Gardenias Ad ion turn Smilax Asparagus Plumosus. & Spren. (100 Bchs.) ■ 75.00 30.00 so. 00 is. 00 is. 00 6.00 6.00 6,00 6.00 6. co 4.00 50.00 13. OO 8.00 IOO.OO 75.OO 3O.OO 15.00 15.00 I3.OO I5.OO 15. oc 15.00 13.00 6.00 73.00 SO. CO 20.00 0.00 •25 3.00 2. OO a. co x.oo 35-0O to to to tO 13. OO tO 1 2 . OO •75 4.OO to 4.00 to 3.00 to IOO.OO to 1.50 to S5.00 to 50.00 to 50.00 30.00 13. OO 6.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 20.00 15.00 to 8.00 ■50 2.00 1.50 .30 30 10.03 30 OO 6o,00 4O.OO 20.00 23.OO 10. SO .23.00 1 5. CO 8.00 8. co 12.00 8. op 75.00 25.00 90.00 3.00 3.00 x.oo 10.00 XO.OO 1. 00 5.00 3.00 1.50 a.00 25.00 IOO.OO to 50.00 to 30.00 to 20.00. to I 0.00 to to 8.00 to to to 8.00 10.00 5.00 50. so 20.00 9O.O0 JO to 1.50 to to 100.00 75.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 20.00 so .00 25.00 8.00 60.0c 95.00 13-00 4.00 6.00 3.00 If .OO 1.00 to 6.00 tc 6.00 to 1.00 to 40.00 tc 1.50 to 20.00 to 50.00 to a 3.00 1.30 8.00 8.00 3.00 50,00 2.00 95.00 75-00 J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers ROSES, CARNATIONS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK Shipping order* have moit careful attention always William F. Hasting Co. >Vhol«salo F"l 506-570 WASHINGTON STREET rlsts BUFFALO, N. Y. March 1, 1919 HORTICULTURE 211 Flower Market Reports While an abundance of BOSTON stock has caused a drop in prices in the local market business has continued to be brisk and while a clean-up is not effected every day the steady demand keeps everything moving. Roses are exceptionally good in all classes and carnations hold up well despite the increased supply. Lilies, which have been scarce for the past few weeks, are now becoming more plentiful. Sweet peas and violets are being shipped in dally in large quantities, and while violets drag somewhat, sweet peas find a ready sale. Ltulbous stock is also in fair demand and there is plenty of it. The market has eased CHICAGO up a little owing to stock coming in a little more plentifully. Roses in particular are not quite so hard to get, especially in the shorter lengths, so much in de- mand for funeral work. Washington's birthday made no special demand for flowers, in fact, owing to a storm, the week end sales were below normal with the wholesalers, and Monday bringing no rush to the market, it is fair to suppose the retailers did not dispose of their usual week end sup- ply. Carnations continue to bring a good, stiff price. Violets are coming in quantity and there is quite a variety of flowers outside of the usual staples to choose from. There is a pronounced NEW YORK dullness in the mar- ket this week with no appreciable increase in shipments. Even the demand for Beauties has eased up and quotations are lower; so it is with all roses. Carnations are not in such a large supply that they have suffered much in price. Sweet peas are quite plentiful and cheap. Tulips are holding up well but narcissus are lighter in supply and the price of these has stiffened. Lily of the valley still lags at about the lowest price of the season. Few longiflorums are coming in but callas are plentiful. Orchids, iris and snap- dragons do not meet with a ready de- mand. A not over large supply of as- paragus keeps the price firm. The de- crease in orders for funeral work makes the dullness more pronounced. Prices kept on a PHILADELPHIA fairly even keel here last week, and remain about as last reported. There are more Killarneys coming in but these do not go as well as the Russells and Columbias. Quality seems to count at present much more than price. No change in the Ameri- can Beauty situation, they still nrlng a dollar for the best. Carnations more plentiful but still holding their own pretty well as to price. More reds could be used. Rather '.oo many white and light. Daffodils that were such a strong feature have almost The Chicago Flower Growers Association WHOLESALE GROWERS of CUT FLOWERS and PLANTS L. D. Phone Randolph 631 182 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO WHOLBSALB FLOWBR MARKETS - Rotes Am. Beamy, Special M m Fancy and Extra M " No. i and culls Russell Hadley Euler, Mock Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hillingdon Killarney, Key, Taft Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations Cattleyu Lilies, Lonaiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Calla.. Fr easts Roman Hyacinths 3 1 e via Marguerites Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Violet* Narcissus Calendula Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax • ** Asparagus Plo.&Spren. (looBhs.) CINCINNATI Feb. 34 60.00 33-oo 10.00 15.00 13.00 13.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 73.00 30.00 a3-°° 30.00 S5.00 35'0° so .00 X3.00 I3'°° 25.0a 8.00 35.00 30 .CO 8.00 13. CO I. OO 5.00 4.OO I. OO IO.OO IS.OO 3.00 6.O0 6.00 3.OO I. CO 33.00 1.30 33.00 50.00 TRADE PWCE3-/orD1EALERSONLY PITTSBURG Feb. 14 CHICAGO Feb. •« stopped coming, and freesias and paper whites are also in much shorter supply. There is a welcome influx of the lavender iris (tingitana) which goes well. Sweet peas were never better and among the lower priced items they are one of the biggest fea- tures in the market. Business dur- ROCHESTER, N. Y. ing the past week has been fairly good and the market is well stocked with all kinds of flowers, the largest portion being of bulbous stock which continues to bring good prices. Many carnations are being shipped in and prices are considerably easier. Violets have sold more read- ily during the past week and sweet peas of good quality are selling well. Roses of all kinds are plentiful, but a shortage is noted in the shorter grades. Plenty of good pussy-willows are on the market and are used extensively. A large shipment of calla lilies ar- rive daily. The stores are well filled with potted plants, with a good de- mand. Asparagus is scarce. There has been a WASHINGTON marked shortage of roses. Red roses have been very much in demand. American Beauty roses are so scarce the whole- salers refuse to take orders for future delivery. There has been too many sweet peas, but they clean up pretty well. The demand for both Calla and Easter lilies has fallen off with a de- crease in funeral business. Violets are about done for. Orchids are scarce, and in good demand. Spring flowers, including tulips, daffodils and narcissus, are scarce and high priced. Southern daffodils are avail- able, but are not of good quality. 7J.00 40.00 10.00 10.00 13.00 IS.OO 8 00 8.00 6.00 loo 4.00 25.00 r 5.00 13 00 3. Co 3.00 6.00 is. 00 1. 00 3.00 4.00 1.50 50.00 1.50 ■ 5.00 30.00 100.00 60.00 15.00 33.00 35.00 §5.00 •3. 00 30.00 20 00 30.00 8.00 50.00 fO.OO 30.00 8.00 6. o 8.00 18.00 "•SO 6 00 8.00 3.00 75.00 2.00 30.00 100.00 BUFFALO I Feb. 34 60.00 35.00 5.00 8.0c l.oo 6. co 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 60.00 15.00 8.00 73.00 50.00 ao. co so. oc 15.00 is .00 10.00 1.00 13*00 15.00 5.0c 75.00 20,00 10.00 50.00 35.00 so .00 10.00 . to . to 8.00 8. co 1. 00 3.00 4.00 3. OO 30.00 I. OO t$. CO 35.00 10.00 25.00 1.50 4.CO 6.00 4.C0 35.00 1.50 20.00 50.00 60.00 30.00 30.00 35.00 0.00 to 35.00 800 8.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 8. co to to 1. co to 4. CO 1.50 30.00 25.00 35.00 8.00 75.00 33.00 8.00 3.00 3.00 I coo S.00 "•50 6.00 3.00 3.00 30.00 30.00 Washington's birthday ST. LOUIS took quite a few flowers and retailers re- port many corsage bouquets. Carna- tions are holding up well and roses are more plentiful. Violets are in moderate supply as are also sweet peas. Large shipments of southern jonquils are being received daily. There is also a good demand for greens. Horticultural Books For Sale by ■OBTIOCI.TTJBK PCBW»MJ(« OO. Chrysanthemum Manual- Elmer D Smith ••■»• The Chrysanthemum. Herrlng-- ten •*• Cenmierelal Carnation Culture. Dick *•** Commerelal Boss Culturu. Bolmei »-fi Violet Culture. Galloway U» Oroenhoueo Construction. Taft.. LM Sweet Poo* o> to Date. Kerr... U» Plant Propagation, GreemhomM and Nureery Praetloe. Kilns . . LW Plant Pruning-. Kline...... . .. ... £JJ Book ef Garden Plane. Hamblln I.M Landscape Deelgn. Hubbard.... •.•» The Art of Outdoor Bose Grow- ing. Thomaa •••* The Homo Vegetable Garden. Krnhm W'i' *'** Vegetable Gardening-. B. L- Watta J-TS Pareone en The Bose >-** Prlnciplee of Florteulture. ■ A WMU «-» Foundations of America* Grape Culture, lfunaon '•*• Plant Material* ef DeeoratlTe Gardening. Treleaao I.** Arletoerats of the Gardes. Wll- •on •••» Balley'a Oyelepedlu of Horticul- ture 6 rolumei 212 HORTICULTURE March 1, 1919 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers New Address. 1U Wwt 2Jlth St., NBW TOBK Telephones: 2200, 2201, Madison Square. i — WM. P. FORD 1 Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5336, Farragut Call and inspect the Beat Establlement In the Wholesale Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicited Phon« Faromt ISM WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 38th Street, New York Telephone— SSSS-SBal Madison Square RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST • OB WBCJ5T- uath s-r CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED PHONE {M8jFARRAaDT NJJW YORK THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cot DeeoratlTe Brers;! Highest Standard of Quality. Largest Stock in America. Write for Illustrated Catalog of Oreens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foramost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE » First Class Marks' ft allli CUT FLOWER* » Willonghby St Brook.lv- I I. C. FORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK FINE ROSES. [IKT CARNATIONS A Full Line of ALL CUT FLOWBB8. Telephone 3870 Farrarnt. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST ?*^A§B&» I TBUPBONI j \\Sf A ful! Une of Chesee Oat Flewsr Stack far ail pnrnssas. fAjtEiaoT 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 HERMAN XA/EII 130 West 28th Street New York AGENT FOB OABILLO'S CATTLEYAS HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK WHOI Rl BS-57 Wsat a«3-tl Tslsa-hsmas. U — Mia MadU.n square MAI'BICB L. GLASS, Treasarar Straat Coasigs ■eats Seltettau NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special ** Fancy and Extra. M ** No. i and culls. • Russell, Hadley Euler. Mock. Key Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward . Hillinsdon Killaraey, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst Carnations • List Part of Wnk First Part if Will ending Feb. 22 iiginoiif Feb. 24 1918 1911 50.00 to 113.00 50.00 to ICO.OC 25.00 to 60,00 25.00 to 50.0c 5.00 to 20.00 4.00 to 20.0c 5.00 to 35.00 5. CO to 35.00 6.00 to 50,00 5.00 IS 50.0c 5.00 to 20.00 4x0 tc 20.0c 4.00 to 15.00 4.00 to 15.00 4.00 to 15-00 4.00 to 1 a. 00 4.00 to 12.00 5.00 w 12. 00 5.00 to 20.00 4.00 to 15.00 2.00 to 5.00 2.00 to 6.00 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We bare a numerous clientage of New York City borers and tae seeds our supply. This is espaalally tree af Bases. We bare every facility ana abundant means and best returns are assured fer stock consigned to ns. Address Yaw Shlpmamt* to UNITED CUT FLOWER 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CO. Inc. D. J. Pappas, Pros. RCED ©. KELLER 122 West 26th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our •«ui Designs, Baskets, Win Work & Novelties and are tle.Urrs in Decorative Glassware. Growers anil Florists' Requisites Boston Floral Supply Co. 347-357 Cambridge St., Boston SHOW ROOMS, 15 Otis Street and 96 Arch Street Headquarters for CYCAS, BASKETS, WIBB DESIGNS and WAX FLOWEBS Wired Toothpicks Manafaotmred by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10,000... Sljeg SO .000... $8. 75 Sample free. For sals by dealers. ROBERT DYSART CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple methods of correct accounting; especially adapted for florists' aee. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED 40 STATE STREET . . BOSTON Telephone Mala H When writing Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture March 1, 1919 HORTICULTURE 813 Local and General News CHICAGO A. T. Hey, for two years with the A. L. Randall Co., is now traveling salesman for Poehlmann Bros. Joe Erringer, for several years with Zech Ai .Mann, is receiving the con- gratulations of his friends on his mar- riage. Feb. 19. Vol. 1, No. 1, of the Journal of the Society of American Florists and Or- namental Horticulturists, is being re- ceived in Chicago this week. T. Waters, manager of the supply department of Poehlmann Bros. Co., had his hands full over the week end helping four salesmen to get started on their spring trip. Archie Spencer has rented the sales- room in the Atlas block, 162 N. Wabash avenue, where Hoerber Bros, have been, and the larger space will give him room to expand the business he has built up during the last four years. In the city bowling tournament, played last Sunday, Mrs. Chas. Mc- Kellar played on the team that won the honors. It was very hotly con- tested being the third year that the Lefhngwell team has carried off the first place, this time by just five points. The individuals were played the fol- lowing day, Mrs. McKellar scoring second highest with 237 points. The National League in which she was a winner last year will play at Toledo in March. The details of the sale of the Hoer- ber Bros, greenhouses and lease of the salesroom were completed Feb. 24th and the business passes to Ernest and Paul Amling of Maywood, sons of A. F. Amling. well known and successful grower. The young men will start for themselves under very favorable cir- cumstances, having been brought up in the work. The greenhouse plant is located at Desplaines and consists of twenty houses three hundred feet long, built nine years ago after the latest methods of construction. The business will be run under the name of the Amling Bros. Philip C. Schupp has bought the wholesale business at 184 N. Wabash avenue, of which he has been manager for fourteen years, from Mrs. J. A. Budlong, mother of Mrs. Schupp. Mrs. Budlong also sold the green- houses to her son, A. H. Budlong, who will operate them as before. While the two purchases make the men sole owners each of his part of the business they will work together as before, Mr. Budlong tending to the growing and his brother-in-law. Mr. Schupp, having the selling. The store will be managed under the name of the J. A. Budlong Co. Last week Allie Zech became the owner of the half interest in the firm of Zech and Mann, formerly owned by his father, the late John Zech. who with Mathias Mann, founded the busi- ness in 1905. After the death of Mr. J. J. CO AN, Inc. Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Fa,r.gufs4?3Sand 5891 Everything in Cut Flowers J. K IM "A LBADBR II TUB VV30LBSUB G >WVIISSION TRADB FOR 0?BR TH1RTT YEARS " ROSESI I >VANT ROSES! Have a demand for more than I can supply. Rose Growers Call or Write- 118 West 28th St. IMEAA/ YORK TELEPHONES F»rrm«ot 161 and SOU NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas ■ Llltes, Long if lorum • • ■ Lilies. Speciosum Callas Freesia ■ • ■ - Roman Hyacinths ■ - Stevia ■ • Marguerites Lily ot the Galley Snapdragon V i olets Narcissus . Calendula < Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiaoium S mil an Asparagus PI u mot us, & Spren (ioo bunches) ■ Last Part of Week First Part ot Weil Hiding Feb. 22 beginning Feb. 24 918 1918 so .OO 10 50,00 20.00 to 50.01. 12,00 to 15.00 12. OC tc 16. CO 8.co to 10.00 8. 00 to 10.00 12.00 to 20.00 is. 00 to It .00 2,00 to 4.00 2. tO ta 4.00 t.oo to to 3.00 l.OO to to 3 00 1.50 to 2.00 l.CO to t.oo 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 4.0c 8.00 to 25.00 8.co to 25. CO .40 to •75 .40 to .60 6.00 to 7.50 6.00 to 7.50 300 to boo 2.50 to 6.00 1. SO to 5.00 1.00 to 5.00 25. CO to 50.00 25.00 to 5C. 00 to 1. 00 to l.CO 15.00 to 20.00 12.00 to 20.0c 20.00 to 35.00 20.00 to 35.00 Zeeh, four years ago, his interest passed to Mrs. Zech whose death oc- curred last year. From the first Allie was with his father as chief assistant and since his death he has had entire charge. The firm does a large ship- ping and local trade, and while not one of the largest, it has built up a splendid business and an enviable requtation for good stock and fair dealing. Anthony Ruzicka of Madison, exten- sive improvements to the property and the rose houses located upon it are contemplated by the new owner. The property contains about 16 acres, of which about 50,000 square feet is un- der glass. Mr. Ruzicka was formerly connected with the Brookside green- houses. ST. LOUIS. Mrs. Wm. C. Smith, wife of Wm. C. Smith, the wholesaler, is convalescing. The florists' dance and entertain- ment on March 4th from present in- dications will be largely attended. The retailers met Monday night, Feb. 24th, at Knights of Columbus Hall. NEWS NOTES Boston — -Market gardeners and hor- ticulturists from all sections of the state, before the committee on mer- cantile affairs at the state house last Thursday, opposed the petition of Chief Plunkett of the district police requiring the inspection of hot water heaters and low pressure boilers and the payment of a fee therefor, claim- ing that its passage would result in scrapping $100,000 worth of boilers used by market gardeners. Fredonia, N. Y. — The greenhouses of Gilray Brothers in Sheridan were damaged to the extent of about $1,500 by fire February 13. Syracuse, N. Y. — Frederick H. Ebe- ling, against whom a verdict of $418 in favor of Abram Rynveld and Herman Rynveld of Eisse, Hol- land, was found, will be supported by the National Association of Seeds- men, who will make a test case against the Bulb Growers association of Holland. Mr. Ebeling refused to pay for cases of tulips which arrived a year ago too late for the fall trade, due to a delay in shipping resulting from the submarine menace. Stratford, Ont. — At a meeting of Grand Trunk Railroad employes for the purpose of organizing an Em- ployes' Horticultural Society, the fol- lowing officers were elected: Honor- ary president, J. C. Garden; president, Harry Davis; vice-president, William Osborne; secretary-treasurer, G. F. Nornabell; committee, J. Heideman, H. Barker, H. Wigglesworth, J. Ken- nedy, W. Carr, W. Babense, J. Peck and A. W. Davis. Chatham, N. J. — With the acquisi- tion of the Samuel Lum property by QUALITY QUANTITY CHARLES MILLANG WhoietaU Flcritt 66-57 Weat J6th Ht., NEW YORK ATTENTION YAMETY '.'I I HORTICULTURE March 1, 1919 »N Oil fy^ ECTICI Mure jonr 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, Mltea, 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 PetB. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Dilute with water 30 to 50 parts. Vz Pint, 30c; Pint, SOo. ; quart, 90c- V4 Gallon. J1.60; Gallon, $2.50; 6 Gall ion Can, % 10.90; 10 Gallon Can, J20.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY Dipt S. 421 W. Liilniton St, Mtlatri. HI The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrlps and soft scale. Quart, (1.00; Gallon, $2.50. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, fl.OO; Gallon, K2.S0. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the soli. Quart, 11.00; Gallon, 13.00 SOLD BY DEALERS. Aphine Manufacturing MADISON. N. J. Co. " . BRflNblV CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Fulverlaed or ettiredded Cattle Manure Pulverised Sheep Manure The Florists* standard ol uniform bigD qualjrv fur over ten years. Specify : WXZARD BRAND In your Sunply Jftmst order, or write ns direct for prices and freight, rates. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. M Crau stack fawn, chtcaw. When writing to advertised kindly mention HORTICULTURE IMIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMI Ill ii nii i in i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillittlliiiiiiiiiiiiillllltlillllllllllillinilllllllllllllilllillilMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUilllliiilllliiliiiillllllllllilll'£ Gold Never Loses It's Value TWEMUONA/'S Old English LIQUID AND Glazing Putty ELASTIC For Bedding Glass in Sash or for Filling Cracks or Seams in Roof Joints or Frames of Greenhouses or Hot Beds. 43" It is ins(?d in Machine or Bulb. If too thick fur bulb tliiu with a little Pure Linseed Oil, boiled. So thinned, it can be brushed into any crack or leak, making a solid tilling. It makes a solid bed, impervious to moisture, and holds glass in its place, and will stop any crevice or fault. When once set on dry wood it does not heave. As regards the goods, the article is no new invention, but simply an article of the very best class, to do thoroughly good work, like old-time gentlemen expected when sashes were made with lead, and small panes of glass used that caught the water and leaked unless set with an elastic putty, which once set by a mechanic was expected to remain, and did remain in good shape. This Twemlow's Old English Glazing Putty does; nothing more, nothing less. Clean and easily applied. HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, BEACON, N. Y. =,iiiii]iitiiiiiiiuiiJiiitiiii)iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiniiitiiiiiiinmiimmiiiiiiiinii mtimiiiii A STIC A Fir Gieeniisuse Glazing USE IT f«V) F. 0. PiEflCE CG. 12 W. BIOWWAir KEWYOIK MaBtlca 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 ini'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniMiimmiiiiiiiiMiiur- f.LASS 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 Yarlck Avea., Brooklyn, N. T. )reer's Peerless! Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in Iriving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. No others like It. Order from your dealer^ or direct from us. 1080, Wc. postpaid. , Samples free. HENRY A. DREER.J 714 Chestnut Street^ Philadelphia. A Card This Size Costs only 90c. per Week on Yearly Order It would keep your name and your specialty before the whole trade. A half-Inch card costs only 45c. per week on yearly order. In the Coming 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 business. Over 30 years- active practice. Ex- perienced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATKNT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union HulMlng Wash I nit ton. D. C. March 1, 1919 HORTICULTURE 21.1 PEERLESS BLACK ELASTIC GLAZING CEMENT FOR SETTING GLASS ON GREENHOUSES, STOPPING CRACKS IN GUTTERS, ROOFS, Etc. RESISTS WIND AND WEATHER If at any time i.'s too thick, thin with Turpentine or Benzine to suit FOR USE WITH MACHINE Hammond's Paint and Slug Shot Works BEACON, N. Y. Send for Price in Gallons to Barrels 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 Mechanical Sash Operating Device and Greenhouse Fittings We can be of Service to you Get Our Catalogue ADVANCE CO Richmond, Ind. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating A*k Your Dealer Fot It. NICOTINE MFG. C0> ST. LOUIS GYPRESS 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. In.-iiii Ea. Doz. 100 10 20 in. $3.25 $37.50 $287.50 20 18 in. 2.75 30.00 237.50 30 ]fi in. 2.25 26.00 105.00 40 H in. 1 .1)0 22.00 168.75 60 12 in. l.so 15.00 110.no 60 10 in. .05 10.50 77.50 70 8 in. .75 8.25 62.50 Tue Riverton Tub Ib sold exclusively by us. and Is the best ever Introduced. The neatest, lightest, and cheapest. Painted greeu and hound with electric-welded hoops. The four largest sizes are equipped with drop handles. HENRY A. DREER, seeds, plants. Buibs ana supplies. 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. (•16 HORTICULTURE March 1, 1919 ANNOUNCEMENT The Boston Floral Supply Co. has now added large and spacious Show Rooms to its manufacturing business. These Show Rooms are located at 15 Otis Street and 96 Arch Street, Boston, Mass. In the Heart of the Florists' District The unusual growth and rapid advance make this addition. It has always been our a tomer we make, and although in some cases service, we can assure you that with this new much better way. We realize that it is one th to keep him. Those florists who live near enough to c every courtesy. Whether you need anything and price our goods and compare both price We want you to feel that we are always made many improvements by just listening to ment of our business has made it necessary to im to co-operate in every way with every cus- there may be some disappointment in our addition we shall be able to serve you in a ing to get a customer and quite another thing ome to visit our show rooms we can assure or not, you are always welcome to come in and quality with others. anxious to have your suggestions. We have the suggestions of customers. We are not connected with any other concern BUY DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND SAVE MONEY WAX FLOW KKS Roses (large size) Pink, White, ifellow, Golden Gate $25.00 per 1000 Carnations (large size) — Pink, While Golden Gate 25.00 per 1000 Sweet I'eas (very beautiful) — I'ink. White, Lavender 5.50 per 1000 Kaster Lilies %. 4.0(1 per 100 ('alia Lilies 4.00 per 100 MAGNOLIA WREATHS Beautifully decorated with Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Lilies, etc., each wreath securely packed in a separate tele- scope box. Decorated Magnolia Wreaths 10-inch frame $10.00 per doz. 12-inch frame 13.00 per doz. 14-inch frame 17.00 per doz. Plain Magnolia Wreaths 10-inch frame $5.00 per doz. 12-inch frame 6.50 per doz. 14-inch frame 8.50 per doz. SPKAY9 Tinfoil wrapped. Made of Rose's, Carnations, Easter and ('alia Lilies. Sweet I'eas, etc., including full telescope \><>\. Price, per spraj $0.7.") We also have sprays at $1.0(1 and $1.50. CYCAS We preserve our own evens leaves. WE HANDLE A FULL LINE WAX DESIGNS These designs come in Wreaths, Cresses. Hearts. Anchors, Crescents, etc. 8 Inch frame $0.75 each lo Inch frame 1.10 each 11' inch frame 1.35 eaeh Our Magnolia Wreaths, Sprays and Wax Designs are the most beautiful we have ever made. Give (is a trial order. We will (in.de you ..special prices on large quantities of wax flowers, designs, sprays and magnolia wreaths. BOXES Cut Flowe iy>. x . ► x . x 5 x X ."1 X x ."» X x 8 X X ."i X x 8 X x 8 x x s X x s x x 1 2 x x 12 x x 14 x :■,(,.. Per 100 . $2.75 . 3.50 4.25 5.00 .". 00 . 5.10 . 5.80 6.40 8.80 . 9.75 11.00 . 11.50 . 13.00 Wreath Boxes — 16 x 16 x5. . . . 16 x lr. x 7. . . . 18 x 18 x 6 18x18x8.... L'Ox 20 x li I'd \ 20 x9... 22 x 22 x6 22x22x9 •er 1(10 $s ;,(| '.1 25 9.50 10.50 11.50 13 00 13.00 16.50 Bonqnet 15,, ve — 111 x 9x8 Printing free on lots of 500 or mere. In smaller lots, $1.25 per 100; Gold Ink. $2.50. These Boxes are the result of long experience. Why not take advantage of both quality and price? OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES To commemorate our opening we will allow a 59! reduction on any order given us between now and March. 15. As we guarantee our goods in every way. don't you think it is to your advantage to act now and save money? You should not hesitate a moment to buy now for Memorial Day, as it surely will be the greatest Memorial Day we ever have had. Boston Floral Supply Co. 347-357 Cambridge Street 15 Otis Street 96 Arch Street BOSTON, MASS. Kindly address all communications to our main office, 15 Otis Street, Boston, Mass. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXIX MARCH 8, 1919 No. 10 THE NEW POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRISTMAS GOLD NOVEMBER PEARL BECKY McLANE THE NEW SINGLES MRS. E. M. HORNE MOLLY WHITMORE PEGGY BULKELEY THE NEW ANEMONES VOLUNTEER PINK LADY AND THE NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM GOLDEN MISTLETOE Ate out offetings of the yeat 1919 A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. Sweet Peas In all tlie delicate orchid shades, with some good Lavenders, plenty of Whites, Dark Pinks, etc., in all lengths, well grown stock. $1.00, $2.00, $3.00 per 100. For Week Ending March 15 SWEET PEA SPECIAL No. 1 In lots of 500 or over; assorted colors; our selec- tion; all long stems; besl quality; at $2.00 per 100. SWEET PEA SPECIAL No. 2 In lots of noo or over; assorted colors; our selec- tion; regular one -fifty value ; at $1.00 per 100. Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Supplies. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The """&■£,. „, Philadelphia NEW YORK 117 W. 28th St. PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow 8t WASHINGTON BALTIMORE Franklin & St. Paul Sts. 1216 H St., N. W. FERNS Extra Strong, Heavy Plants, Well Finished, for Immediate Delivery Nephrolepis elegantissima, elegantissima Compacta, and Smlthii: 21/4-inch pots $8.00 per 100 Nephrolepis elegantissima Compacta, Muscosa, and SmithlJ: 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 Smith! i: 5-inch 75 " 6-inch 1.00 " Nephrolepis Dwarf Boston, o-inch 1.00 " F. R. PIERSON TARRYTOWN, N. Y. ; R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND Dahlias We will have a fine lot of Dahlia plants in the best cut flower sorts ready April first. See our General Catalogue for list and prices. Send fot Catalogue Cash with Otdet R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND 218 HORTICULTURE March 8, 1919 GET VALUE Buy Your Flower Seeds by Weight Farquhar's Trade Catalogue lists this way BETTER VALUE FARQUHAR QUALITY R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON, MASS. We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farm at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations in every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynet Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue 166 Chamber of mh Bldg.. Boitoa, Mau. CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., J. BOLGIANO i SON Careful Seed Grower* and Seed Distribu- tors for One Hundred Years WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE T* Market Gardners aad Flerlata Pratt and Ugh t Ste., BALTIMORE. MD stumppTwalter^o. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, CORP. 47-54 North Market Street BOSTON, MASS. BURNETT BROS. Seeds, Bulbs, Plants Etc. 93 Chambers St., New York Write for our Illustrated Catalog W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULB; Horticultural Sundries 166 W. 23rd St., NEW YORK GARDEN SEED BBHT, CARROT. PARSNIP, RADISH and QARDBN PEA SEED In variety; also other Heme 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 Do, 9«.. NEW YORK .nd O RANGE. CONN When writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture Lily of the Valley PIPS JUST RECEIVED Prices on Application J.M.TH0RBURN&C0. 63 Barclay Street Through to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY KELWAY 8 SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS ( per*o*. 'y "elected ■trains) WHO^SALE ONLY Write (or Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. Special Gladioli AMERICA Order $22.00 30.00 22.00 22.00 85.00 36.00 1 CO. i.o. ILL. CHICAGO WHITE . . . HALLEY FRANCIS KING NIAGARA SCHWABEN . ... AMERICAN BULE 172 W. Wabash Ave., CHIC/ Poinsettia Stock Plants CALIFORNIA GROWN Early and Late Flowering Type $4.50 per doz. $7.50 for 25, $25.00 per 100 CARNATION and 'MUMS R. C. CANNA ROOTS GLADIOLI BULBS Seasonable Plants, Bulbs and Seeds. Ask for Complete List of Varieties and Prices. Satisfaction Guaranteed ROMAN J. IRWIN 108 West 28th Street ■ - NEW YORK 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 Bed, Delicate Pink, {900 per 1000. eupberb Red and Delicate Salmon (Prize Medal Winners), $17.60 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Bldr.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. 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 BOSTOIM, MASS. March 8, 1919 HORTICULTURE 210 NOTICE We are at all times open to receive offers of plpnt atock suitable for the private trade particularly In novelties, rare or specimen stock. List it with us giving exact description with prices. Sales Representatives for JULIUS ROKIIR8 CO., Rutherford, N. J., Special AgentB for BON ARBOR CHEMICAL COMPANY, and Special Agents for B. HAMMOND TRACY, INC., "GI^DIOLI." Muller-Sealey Co., Inc. 47 W. 42nd Street, NEW YORK CITY E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Ave. IBVINOTON, N. J. Nephrolepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 Inch pots, extra heavy, 935.00 per hun- dred ; 6 inch, $75.00 per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, '""■J"™". ROSES l iwn Root, 2% Inch. 100 1000 Pink Killarney $10.00 $90.00 White Killarney 10.00 90.00 Kilhimev Brilliant 10.00 90.00 Sunburst 10.00 00.00 Maryland 10.00 00.00 Mr». Aaron Ward 10.00 90.00 \\V gun rani i ur Rose Plants to he as good as can be purchased. Order r stock early, :is we shall ship in rotation and no plants will be sent out until 100 1000 Columbia $17.00 $160.00 lla.llev 10.00 00.00 Booster Beauty 10.00 90.00 Mrs. (Iuih. Kusxell 14.00 130.00 Ophelia 10.00 90.00 Double White Killarney.. 10.00 90.011 they arc read; for shipment. C U. LIGGIT, Office 325 Bulletin Bldg. Philadelphia, Pa. ROSES Breck-Robinson Nursery Co., Place your reserve orders now. GOOD STOCK will be scarce at planting time. We offer strong 2-year plants, dormant or potted. LEXINGTON, MASS. B3BBINK & ATKINS NURSBtYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTBS RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY We are subscribers te the Nurserymen'. Fund for Market DeTelopsneBt, else "Bey It With Flower." Publicity Cajapstra. GLADIOLI and DAHLIAS We have purchased the entire stock ef J. I.. Moore and can make attractive prices. Send for list. B. Hammond Tracy, Inc. WENIIAM, MASS. "-X FROM NEW YORK COLD STORAGE % LILY OF THE VALLEY — Best Quality Holland Grown In cases of 500 pips, $15.00; 900 pips, $22.50 per case CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York Page Advance Co 240 Allen. J. K 237 American Bulb Co 218 American Fores- try Co 229 Anderson, s. A. .283 Aphine Mfg. Co. 239 Harrows. II. H..220 Bayersdorfer, H. Co 2.14 Hay State Nur- series 220 r.ubbink & At- kins 219 Boddington Co., Inc.. A. T 231 Bolglano & Son. 218 Boston Floral Supply Co 236 Breck, ,T. & Soiis.21n Breck - Robinson Co 219 Breitnievers. T. Sous 232 Budlnug, J. A...2:!4 Bunvnrd, A. T...232 Burnett Bros 21X Hull ice. W. A. & Co 218 ( 'Miter's Tested S Is. Inc 218 Page Chicago Flower Growers ASS0..235 C h i 1 d s. John Lewis 220 Clarke, D. Sons. .232 Coan, J. J 232 Cooke, Geo. H...2.:« Conard & Jones. 2211 Cowee, W. J 236 Craig, Co., Robt.219 Danker 232 Dards 232 Dreer, H. A. .220-239 Dunlop. John H.233 l> w e 1 1 e- Kaiser Co 239 Dys'art, K 23$. Edwards Folding Box Co 234 Elm City Nur- series 220 Farquhar. R, & J. Co 218 Fengar. K. W. . .219 Ford. M. C 236 Ford. W. I' 236 Fronient. II E. .236 Galvin. Thos. F.238 Gasser Co . J. M.233 Page Graham & Son, A 233 Grakelow, Chas. H "'■'■'' Grey ft Co.','t. jiiOS Gude Bros. Co...2:'.2 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works ....239-240 Hart, Geo. B 234 Heistad, II 240 Henderson & Co., A. 234 Hentz & Nash... 237 Hess & Swoboda.233 Hews & Co., A. II 238 Hill Co., E. G.. .234 Hill, D. Nursery Co 229 Irwin. R. J 21S Johnston Bros. . .232 W K:lst Lng, Co Kehvay & Son. Kervan Co Knoble Bros, Eroeschell Bros Ruebler, W. II. Kottmiller 234 21S 236 Page Lemon Oil Co... 239 Liggit, C. U 219 McHutchison Co. 229 Marshall, W. E. & Co 218 McKenzie, John. 233 Michell, H. F. Co.230 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 234 Millang, Chas.... 237 Muller-Sealey Co.219 Murray, Samuel, 232 National Nursery- man 229 Nicotine Mfg. Co.240 Niessen, Leo Co. 231 Palmer. W. J. & Son Park Floral Co. rarshelsky Bios. Penn the Florist. Pennock, S. S. Co Pierce Co., V. O. Pierson. A. N.. Pierson, F. it. . Pulverized Ma nine To 233 240 82 217 240 217 17 39 Randalls Flow. Shop Page Reed & Keller. . .236 Reidel & Meyer.. 238 Reid, Edw 234 Reuter, L. J. Co. 220 Rice & Co., Je- rome B 218 Robinson, Henry M. Co 23fi Robinson, H. M. & Co 234 Roehrs. J. Co.... 220 Roland, Thomas. 233 Rosery, The 232 Schwake, Chas. Co 219 Sekenger, Adam. 232 Sheridan, W. F..236 Siebrecht. Geo. C.23IS Siggers & Sig- gers 239 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 218 Smith, Elmer D. & Co 229 Smith. W. & T. Nursery Co.... 229 Smith. The Flor- ist 233 Smith & Fetters Co 233 Smyth, Wm. J.. 233 Stumpp, G. B. M.232 Page Stumpp & Wal- ter 218 Thorburn, J. M. & Co 218 Totty, Chas. H..220 Tracy, B. Ham- mond 219 United Cut Flow- er Co 230 Vincent, R., Jr.. & Sons Co 217 Wants, For Sale. etc 238 Warburton 233 Weber, F. C 233 Weiss, Herman. .236 Wilson 232 Wood Bros 233 Woodmont Nur- series 220 Woodruff, S. D. & Sons 218 Young, A. L 288 Young, John 236 Young & Nugent. 232 Zech ft Mann 234 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS by advertising your goods In the Horticulture Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 220 HOKTICULTURE March 8, 1919 Dreer's Hardy Perennial Phlox One year field grown plants, trimmed suitable for potting up into three inch pots, now in cold storage in dormant condition. Procure your supplies now while the plants are dor- mant, splendid stock for spring sales. General Collection of Hardy Phlox Albion (Medium). One of our own introductions, producing very large panicles of pure wbite Bowers, with faint ani- line-red eye. Baron von Dedeni (Medium). Brilliant cochineal-red with salmon shadings. $1.(10 per doz. ; $6.00 per 100. Bridesmaid (Tall). White, with large crimson-carmine centre. Champs Elysee (Dwarf). A very bright rosy magenta. !■:■ lair.-ur (Tall). Brilliant rosy magenta, with large lighter halo. Iran Anton Buchner (Medium). The finest white variety yet introduced, having the largest truss and individual flower. Henry Murger (Tall). White, crimson-carmine centre. Jeanne d'Arc (Tall). A good standard late white. La Vague (Medium). Pure mauve, with aniline-red eye. L'Evenement (Dwarf). Orange scarlet overlaid with salmon- pink. Louise Abbema (Dwarf). Very large dwarf, pure white, flue form. Miii,.. Paul Dutrie (Tall). A delicate lilac-rose, reminding one of some of the beautiful soft pink Orchids. Mrs. Jenkins (Tall). The best tall early white for massing. Obergaertner Wittig (Medium). Bright magenta, with crim- son-carmine eye; large flower and truss; one of the best. Pantheon (Tall). Bright carmine rose. Bynstrom (Medium). An improved form of the popular va- riety Pantheon; fine for massing, of a Paul Neyron Rose color. Von Lassbnrg (Medium). The purest white in cultivation, individual flowers larger than any other white. Price: Any of the above varieties except where otherwise noted, 85 cts. per doz.; $G.OO per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Early Flowering Hardy Phlox (P. Suffiuticosa) Miss Lingard. This grand free flowering white variety is a universal favorite, coming into flower in May; it continues in flower throughout the season. $1.25 per doz.; $S.OO per 100; $70.00 per 1000. Scarce Varieties and Recent Introductions Kuropa (Medium). A white variety with very decided crim- son-carmine eye: the individual flowers as well as Ehe trusses are very large, entirely distinct. $1.00 per doz.; $fi.00 per 100. Elizabeth Campbell (Medium). Very bright salmon-pink, with lighter shadings and dark crimson eye. The most popular Phlox grown today. $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100; $'.K).00 per 1000. Geflon (Dwarf). A new color in Phloxes, a tender peach- blossom pink with a bright rose eye. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Kiverton Jewel (Dwarf). One of our own introductions which it gives us great pleasure to recommend, a lively shade of mauve-rose illuminated by a carmine-red eye, a splendid improvement on the variety Asia. $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. Thor (Dwarf). A most beautiful and lively shade of deep salmon-pink suffused and overlaid with a scarlet glow and a light almost white halo around its aniline-red eye. This variety will undoubtedly hold the same place among deep salmon colors that Elizabeth Campbell holds among the light salmon-pinks. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Viking (Medium). A splendid new variety, and one of the latest to flower, producing much branched pyramidal heads of bloom of a pleasing soft salmon-rose. $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. W. C. i gan (Medium). One of the finest Phloxes yet intro- duced, and while the individual flowers according to the color-chart are of a delicate lilac color illuminated by a large bright solferino eye, the color effect as a whole is •l delicate pleasing shade of soft pink. $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are intended for the trade only Julius Roehrs Company ^ L. A IM TS IVI E IM Orchids, Conservatory Plants, Novelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Finest Stock m 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 WhoUmaU and Retail NORTH AB1NOTON, MASS. (SOLIUM The New UARflV DDIUCT IL- Ibota x Ovali- Hybnd fmnui mild wiumi TO BE INTRODUCED IN FAIL, 1919. More about It later Elm City Nurtery Co., WOO DMONT NURSERIES, Inc., New Haven, Conn OHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS MADISON, IM. J. GLADIOLI New Trade List Ready JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowerfield, L. I., N.Y. Seed of TOTTY'S Special Hybrid Delphiniums Without doubt tbe finest in America, Sow seed at once. Seed, Yi oz., $1.50; y2 oz., $3.00; 1 oz., $5.00. Postage paid. 2%-in. pots, April 1st delivery, $20.00 per 100. Tliese 2V2-in. pot plants will produce good flower spikes the tirst summer. Work up your stock from the best to be had. SIM'S SELECTED COMET TOMATO SEED The best Tomato for growing under glass. $5.00 per oz. L. j. REUTER CO. Plant Brokers 329 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltbam, Mass. FERNS Per 100 Per 1000 BOSTONS 2V4 Inch $8.00 $50.00 ROOSEVEI/TS ... " 6.00 50.00 1VH1TMANI " 6.50 55.00 WHITMANI COM- PACTA " 6.50 55.00 VERONA " 6.50 55.00 TEDDY, JR " 6.50 55.00 Stock all sold until April 1st. Order either direct or through S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Sole Agents Philadelphia, Pa. HENRY H. BARROWS. WHITMAN, MASS. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE March 8, 1919 HORTICULTURE Where soil and weather conditions will allow , thi> is the logical month to sow Sweel Peas in the open. The florist who makes a specialty of this crop for cutting will now have the plants well under way in three or four inch pots in cool greenhouse or coklframe. I find thai 1 get lic-t results by sowing the seed in a cool greenhouse early in January, and taking advantage of mild weather in late February remove the pots into sheltered cold- frames where if carefully covered for a night or two until they become accustomed to the change in temper- ature they are practically safe. The pots are then tran.- ferred to a well prepared ground in late March or not later than the first week in April if at all possible. By using the new Early Spencer and the regular sum- mer-flowering Types, these plants begin to hloom in late April, or at least in early May according to the season. and last year we had first-class flowers right up to the end of July. This may seem a comparatively short sen sion to our northern growers, but we consider we are doing well in this section when we can cut Sweet Peas in the open up to the end of July. By using the two types the flowering season is augmented as the Early- flowering Spencers even when sown direct in the open ground during the spring will flower two to three weeks ahead of tin regular, or standard summer-flowering Spencers. Among the best varieties for cutting of the summer- flowering type it is questionable if there is anything to beat Elfrida Pearson, light pink Hercules, deep pink: King Edward Spencer, crimson: Vermilion Brilliant, crimson-scarlet; Wedgood, blue; Margaret Madison, sil- very-blue: Orchid, lavender; Margaret Atlee. rose-pink. on cream: The President, orange; Thomas Stevenson, orange-pink, and King White. Among the new early-flowering Spencers the follow- ing have done specially well with me in the open. Early Primrose Beauty, cream flushed rose; Early Improved Snowstorm, pure white; Early Pink Beauty, Early New Fordhbok Rose, Early Sunburst, Early Daybreak, Early Blue Bird, and Earlv King. A Si'ray of Winter Flowering Sweet Peas. NEW WINTER FLOWERING SWEET PEAS An interesting exhibit of new and improved winter flowering sweet peas, mostly of the orchid and granriillora types like Yarrawa, was made by Bur- pee's expert. George W. Kerr, at the meeting of the Philadelphia Florists' Club, March 4th. The collection ex- cited great interest and the opinion was freely expressed that the show- ing was an evidence of a good stride forward in this now important winter out flower. Among those exhibited the following were especially notice- able: Fire King, Dazzler. ^Illumina- tion, Mauve Beauty, Early Lustre, Early Enchantress, *Blue Bird, Early Daybreak, Gypsy Maid, Early Dainti- ness, Cherry Ripe, Early Exquisite, Early Loveliness. **True Blue, *Snow- storm, *Zephyr, Gorgeous, Glorious. Those marked with a star were judged by many to be especially fine; those with a double star were thought even more noteworthy. G. C. W. FERTILIZERS STILL HIGH Commercial fertilizers are not goin ; down in price this season, warns A. R. Whitson of the soils department oi tn Wisconsin Experiment station, be- cause the manufacturers have already put in their stock at high prices, but the intelligent use of commercial stuff to supplement the staple, manure, is still a paying proposition. In the 1918 field tests carried on by W. W. Weir, 300 pounds of acid phos- phate to the acre increased the yield of oats IS bushels on. excellent prairie loam in Iowa county, says Mr. Whit- son. The soil was so good that, unfer- tilized, it yielded 69 bushels of oats to the acr< . but fertilizer paid its way by bringing the yield up to S7 bushels. On the same kind of soil silage 26 HORTICULTURE March 8, 1919 paign, and I hope that as this time goes on we will find some method of educating the public i<> patronize those retail florists who display the sign "Say it with Flowers" just as the United Cigar Stores and other institu- tions are enabled to direct people to their establishments. In closing, I wish to repeat what I have said before, that I believe one of the best things we have done as busi- ness men during my connection with the Society of American Florists, has been the carrying on of this publicity campaign, and I feel that its benefits will become more evident and that we will all be glad to be identified and have it known that we are engaged in the business that we all love so well. Mr. Penn then announced the decis- ion of the Publicity Committees to make an effort to raise $100,000 this year for the Campaign Fund. Report of Publicity Finance Com- mittee. Chairman George Asmus of this com- mittee reported as follows: I am going to make some remarks verbally, and ask the secretary to sub- stantiate them from the records. You have heard from Mr. Penn that there has been given to this committee the task of collecting $100,000. It will be a big job; but I think we can do it. Had it not been for the unusual con- dition experienced in October, there is not a doubt in my mind that I would have pulled over the $50,000 campaign as we figured, and which we came close to doing. I am going to report to you that yesterday we again contract- ed with the O'Keefe Agency to carry on our work for the coming year; and we have appropriated the sum of $20,- 000 to start this work. The report of the secretary will show you how the people of this country have appreciat- ed this publicity by coming across with their second subscriptions, and you will hear some of the nice things that have been said by the people that did come across. I want to ask the presidents of the affiliated organizations in this Board to take every opportunity to spread the gospel of publicity, and get con- tributions from every brother florist in their communities to carry on this important work. I want to impress that upon the various officers of the organization who are a power in their communities and in their organiza- tions. It is true that in some instances wonderful work has been done; but in other cases we have met with a very lukewarm reception. Of course, the plan that we adopted of sending the Secretary about the country is possibly the greatest thing that we did. In considering it among our- selves we figured that the average cost per day in traveling expenses of the man who went out — Mr. Young accepted this job — would be from $10 to $15 a day. Mr. Young will sub- stantiate what I am telling you now, that there were but very few days that we did not average from $200 to $400, and in some instances $600 a day receipts. Now any ordinary mer- chant in selling goods has to figure on a margin of about five or six per cent profit, or perhaps ten per cent on his merchandise, and he thinks that does not seem much. But we have realized one hundred per cent. If the Secre- tary went into a town and secured the membership of but one man who signed up for $lo for four years, that meant $40 collected from that man; and if he secured $500 or $600 worth of subscriptions — which in many cases he did you should multiply that by four years. Another thing that he did was to get the money for the first year's subscription right then and there, which saved our committee a lot of expense and trouble. It must have been surprising to you gentlemen when you heard the Sec- retary's report read to see what a large percentage was sent in of the amounts subscribed. He started out receiving voluntary subscriptions, not money; but those subscriptions were all collected within a few hundred dollars of $45,000 subscribed, which was almost marvelous considering the financial condition of most florists be- fore the turn for the better came, and when the results of our Publicity Campaign showed up this year. Now this year we are going to aim at a higher goal. Everybody is inter- ested in our object; we have a won- derful article to sell, and at cheap prices. The talking points are so nu- merous and so good that every one of you gentlemen can well feel proud to talk about them. Everything con- nected with this Publicity Campaign is above reproach. The expenses con- nected with the work have been as nothing when compared to the gratify- ing results obtained. The man who subscribes $100 a year, and pays $8 a month, or $2 a week, most likely may be a man that is doing one hundred thousand or one hundred and fifty thousand dollars' worth of business. Just think how little he is paying, yet how much he is doing; but the great thing is that we are trying to get everybody to pay their just share. It is indeed unfair to expect some big- hearted man in this country, like Philip Breitmeyer, for instance, to sub- scribe $500 to this fund, unjust in pro- portion to what some of the other men who are supposed to be good florists are doing. Some do something and others very little. It seems to me that we ought to seek to find some means whereby everybody shall par- ticipate to the same extent as Mr, Breitmeyer does in that fund, or in proportion to their means. This trip of the secretary has given us a fur- ther opportunity. Taking the state of California, before Mr. Young visited there he had committees appointed in every section. I had the state vice president suggest the names, and we tried in every way to get the livest wires possible, men who had been for- mer officials and correspondents: and the first trip of the secretary around the country proved its real benefit by putting the question to men direct, shaking them by the hand, and. in nine cases out of ten, getting their subscriptions. We hope to get the sec- retary on such a trip again, to inter- est the California section of the coun- try, because we have only scratched the surface. For that reason I do not think our committee will hesitate to say that we are going to increase the fund to $100, 000. We expect all of you gentlemen to be mouth-pieces whery ever the secretary gets into your neighborhoods. We want you to turn out and help him, because he is doing your work, and I hope he will meet with the response from all of you and that you will all help us in this task because it is some task to collect a hundred thousand dollars. The Secretary's Report. Secretary Young then read the fig- ures of receipts and disbursements, accompanying the same by comments on various items, stating that much of the money had been received since the first of the year, and that he did not believe that there would be more than $200 or $300 that would not be collected, and that from the replies that he had received from subscribers he believed they would probably pay two subscriptions at the same time. • He stated that a great deal of the postage had been incurred in sending out "Dealers' Helps," which postage naturally ran into an enormous amount of money, the postage rates having been increased; but the "Dealers' Helps" had paid expenses and showed just a little profit. It was the intention of the Publicity Com- mittee to make no profits on these "Dealers' Helps." but it was required that they should pay their way. The more florists could be induced to use stickers, glass signs, and so forth, the better help it would be to general business. In addition to the financial report the secretary read the report of the certified accountants, Edwards & Bouton. Practical Enthusiasm It was after the reading of the re- ports that the directors showed the real enthusiasm before noted, and one after another added sums to their 1919 subscriptions until the amount previously mentioned was reached. Philip Breitmeyer's Views Philip Breitmeyer, of Detroit, said, in a hearty endorsement of the cam- paign: "I feel that our slogan is the most wonderful thing that has ever been introduced in the florists' busi- ness or any other business. To "Say It with Flowers" is just exactly what everybody wants to do. The florists' business has been increased, as you know, since this slogan has been adopted, fully 25 per cent. The busi- ness has been in a state of quiescence; had not been doing anything in the way of its advancement for the past fifty years. It seems to me strange that just at this time, when the people need awakening, this should come to us and should prove such a tremen- dous success. I, for one, am very grateful that this suggestion has been made to us, and its good effects are going to continue, I know, and will mean prosperity which we older flor- ists never dreamed of. I class myself as one of the older florists because I have been in it some forty years. The last two years have brought about, by this slogan, more business for the florists than I ever dreamed was pos- sible. I hope every florist in the country, not simply those who are here, shares in the sentiment of grati- tude that I have given expression to, and will contribute to the cause which, in my opinion, is a privilege, not only the advertising but the privilege of tying up with and working with it to make this business of ours ten times what it has been in the past. The following subscriptions have been received and are in addition to March S, 1919 HORTICULTURE those previously announced, annually for four years unless otherwise stated: For Four Will's — Lorgus <'oni|iau.v, Wist Chester, Pa., $-0; G. C. Swiizer, Frankfort, I ii. Additional subscriptions made at the meeting of the Board of Directors, S. A. F. & O. H., Detroit, .Mich., Jan- uary ;S1-Feb. 1, 1919. These subscrip- tions in many cases doubled the amounts these gentlemen had already subscribed for 1919; the others added the amounts designated to their pre- vious subscriptions: c. K. Critchell. Cincinnati, 0., $100; Joseph H. Hill Co., Richmond. Inch, .f."iu; Joseph A. Manila. West Orange. N .1 . $50; C. II. Totty. Madison, N. r., $100; Henry Pens, Boston, Mass., $100; Hess ,v Swo hnila, Omaha, Neb., $100; Schiller's. Chi- cago, 111., $100: ('has. J. Graham, Cleveland, <>.. $50; Zech & Mann. Chicago. 111., $50; l'hilip Breitmeyer. Detroit, Mich., $500; ('has. S. Strout, Biddeford. Me., $15; Benj. Hammond, Beacon. N. Y., $50: Alhau A. Harvey & Sons, Brandvwiue Summit. Pa., $40; l'hilip F. Kessler. New York, $50; W. R. Nicholson. Framingham, Mass. $25 : George B. Arnold, Wohurn, Mass., $25; B, Allan IVirce, Waltbam, Mass., $i"i ; YV. J. Palmer, Buffalo. N. Y., $100; J. Fred Am- iiKiim. Edwardsville, 111., $100; E. A. Bet- ters, Detroit, Mich., $75; S. S. l'ennock Co., Philadelphia. Pa., $150; C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee. Wis., $50; J. F. Sullivan. De- troit. Mich., $50; August Hummert, St., Louis. Mo., $25; Bertennann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Ind., $50; R. C. Kerr, Hous- ton. Tex.. $35. Total. $2,315.00. l'reviously reported, $29,906.50. Grand total, $32,221.50. John Young, Secy. March 1. 1170 Broadway. X. V. NEWS NOTES Red Oak, la.— The Red Oak Green- houses have been purchased by ('. F. Smith. New Rochelle, N. Y — F. J. Chapman has taken over the range of houses at Mayflower and Pershing avenues, for- merly conducted by J. Hitchcock. 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Money-Back Guarantee Order it from HORTICULTURE 147 Summer St, Boston The Joint Committees of Tariff and Legislation of the Society of Ameri- can Florists and Ornamental Horticul- turists and of the American Associa- tion of Nurserymen were granted a most satisfactory interview with the Secretary of Agriculture on March 1st, through the courtesies of Senator William M. Calder of New York and Congressman Isaac Bacharach of New Jersey — the latter gentleman being present at said interview — at which the principal points of objection to Regulation No. 37 were carefully pre- sented and attentively listened to by the Secretary- Briefs setting forth in full the in- consistencies of Regulation No. 37 were also submitted to the Secretary, which will receive his careful consid- eration before he renders a decision which your committee hopes will be favorable to all interests concerned. The following are the recommenda- tions submitted by the committee: 1. That Quarantine No. 37, with regulations, and which represents the subject of our protest, be rescinded. 2. That when further quarantine regulations are considered necessary, that such be made in accordance with Section 7 of the Act of Congress of August 20, 1912, and its Amendments of March 4, 1913, and March 4, 1917. 3. That due notice for such hearings be sent to all of the horticultural trade papers, to the Secretaries of the So- ciety of American Florists and Orna- mental Horticulturists, The Associa- tion of American Nurserymen, The American Rose Society and to the leading firms in horticultural lines. That in said notices the items to be considered be given in specific and not in general terms. 4. That such hearings shall not be called between April 1st and June 1st or during three weeks prior to Christ- mas or Easter; at which time it is not possible for florists to attend. We further suggest that when such hearings are held the details of any proposed edict be fully submitted, but if this is impracticable, then it would appear advisable to submit the final draft when completed to the officers of the representative horticultural trade bodies whose committees should be given an opportunity to offer sug- gestions regarding additions or modi- fications which their practical com- mercial experience and knowledgo might dictate. Inasmuch as the subject of this pro- test is of great concern to millions of citizens and of vital importance to the thousands of members of our organiza- tion, we have presented our case to you frankly and fully. .Mr. Secretary, believing that your known sense of fairness will give us redress. On behalf of the Society of Ameri- can Florists and Ornamental Horticul- turists represented by this Special Committee, J. F. Ammann, President of the S. A. F. & O. H.; Edward A. Fetters. Vice-president of the S. A. F. & O. H.; John Young, Secretary of the S. A. F. & O. H.; J. J. Hess. Treasurer of the S. A. F. & O. H.; W'm. F. Gude, Heber J. Ware, Wm. H. Siebrecht, Jr.. Jacob D. Eisele, Frank R. Pierson, James McHutchison and L. H. Vaughan, members of Tariff and Legislative Com.; Wm. F. Gude, Washington Rep- resentative, S. A. F. & O. H.; George Asmus, Chairman, National Flower Show Com.; Henry Penn, Joseph H. Hill. C. E. Critchell, C. C. Pollworth and Joseph A. Manda, Directors of S. A. F. & O. H.; Charles H. Totty, Di- rector Ex-officio, S. A. F. & O. H.; Philip Breitmeyer, Vice-president, F. T. D. A.; Charles S. Strout, President, American Carnation Society; Philip F. Kessler, President, New York Florists' Club; Eflmund A. Harvey, President, The Florists' Club of Philadelphia; E. G. Hill, President, The Florists' Hail Association; A. J. Zech, Presi- dent, Chicago Florists' Club; Benja- min Hammond, President, American Rose Society; August H. Hummert. President, St. Louis Florists' Club; Charles 3. Graham, President, Cleve- land Florists' Club; Robert Weeks, President, National Association of Gardeners. The men who came to Washington are much gratified at the reception accorded them by Secretary Houston and seem to feel that their case will be given more favorable consideration than at the hands of Chairman Mar- latt and members of the Federal Hor- ticultural Board. So deep was this feeling that when the Secretary sug- gested that they might perhaps like to have another hearing before the Board while in Washington, they stated that they did not care to do so, preferring to wait until the Secretary might have an opportunity to go through the evidence they offered in their briefs. BOSTON. The Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety will hold a flower show at Horti- cultural Hall, March 8 and 9. Among the first public parks in the country to be named in honor of for- mer President Theodore Roosevelt is one in Maiden. The park commission have been requested to change the name of Coytemore Lea on Mountain avenue and Clifton street to Roosevelt Park. The park is one of the most picturesque in the suburbs of Bos- ton. Its area is three and a half acres. 22 8 HORTICULTURE March 8, 1919 GARDENERS' AND FLORI STS' CLUB VICTORY BANQUET. The Victory Banquet held ljy the Gar- deners' and Florists' Club of Boston in Horticultural Hall on Feb. 26 proved to be ii great success, with an attend- ance oi nearly 250 ladies and gentle- men. As is usual at the banquets, the dining tables were very beautifully decorated with plants and cut Bowers, and palms and flowering plants were very effectively used on the stage. \iicr the excellent, menu had been disposed of. President Rogers, who officiated as toastmaster. welcomed everyone and spoke of the share the club had taken towards winning the world war. no less than 45 members having joined some branch of the service, of whom two had been killed in action, several wounded and gassed, and the French croix de guerre had been awarded several members for bravery. Nathaniel F. Kidder spoke for the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and emphasized the need of continued liberal plantings of vegetables and care given with a garden. W. C. Stick- el responded to the toast of the United States of America in his usual able manner. P. E. Palmer spoke for our sister republic and ally, France, and told in eloquent language of the won- derful work she had done for civili- zation. Robert Cameron was fairly in his element in responding for the Brit- ish Empire. He gave many figures to prove that but for Britain Germany would have won the war as we were unable to get our troops over without British transports and warships as protectors. William Evans spoke ear- nestly and convincingly of the heroic work of Belgium, and was warmly ap- plauded. Peter Pederzina fairly brought the house down, to use a common phrase, in his response for Italy, and spoke in so earnest, forcible and tell- ing a manner that he got round after round of cheers. W. N. Craig respond- ed for the ladies, and spoke of the immense work they had done here and abroad towards winning the war. The audience rose and drank a silent toast to the memories of John Enos Blocksidge and M. V. Roberts, killed in France, and on motion of W. N. Craig paid a similar tribute to William J. Stewart, buried only a few hours before the banquet, and who had ever had the club's interests much at heart and was largely instrumental in organizing it in 1887 at bis then store on Bromfield street. Various popular and patriotic songs were sung at intervals during the evening and several talented artists furnished vocal selections, those of .lames Sawyer being enthusiastically encored. At the conclusion of the post prandial exercises the hall was cleared for dancing, which was en- joyed until midnight. tion will be held in the Floricultural Building, University of Illinois, l'r- bana, .March 11-12, the opening ses- sion at 2.30 p. m. to be followed by another at 7.:jo. The second day will be devoted to conferences and inspec- tion of the experimental greenhouses. An interesting programme has been arranged and every florist in the state is invited to be present. Those who attend are earnestly requested to . bring with them anything new chey may have, either in flowers or ideas. The Chicago party will leave the Park Row station via the Illinois Cen- tral railroad, March 11, at 8.45 a. m., due at Champaign 11.59 a. m. The fare in each direction to Champaign, the railroad station for Urbana, is Andrew K. Rogers. President Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston. $4.08, war tax included. No reduc- tion is made for round trip and there is no party rate. Michael Barkkr. Chairman Transportation Committee. ILLINOIS STATE FLORISTS' ASSO- CIATION. The thirteenth annual convention of the Illinois State Florists' Associa INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW. NEW YORK, MARCH 15 TO 22. 1920. The Schedule Committee of the In- ternational Flower Show to be held in the Grand Central Palace. New York, next year, is entering upon the prep- aration of the premium schedule, and in order to make the scope of the ex- hibits as extensive as possible, sug- gestions are invited from those who can make small exhibits, or exhibits of but one variety, as to classes to be provided and the probability of filling the same. Any suggestions which may be forthcoming should be plainly stated and submitted to C. H. Totty. Madison. N. J., chairman of the Schedule Committee, not later than March 20th next. John Young. Secretary. 1170 Broadway. New York. CONNECTICUT NURSERYMEN'S ASSOCIATION The 13th annual meeting of the Connecticut Nurserymen's Association was held at Heublein's Hotel, Hart- ford. Conn., Tuesday, Feb. 25th, 1919. The records showed the association to be in a flourishing condition. We were entertained and instructed by the following able speakers: E. A. Brown of Hartford County Farm Bureau, who spoke on "The Tractor," and answered many ques- tions regarding them. W. W. McCartney of New Haven, on "How Can We Get the Most Out of the Quarantine Act?" F. B. Kelley of Princeton. N. J., on "Are Nurserymen Receiving Enough for Their Products?" He also spoke on "Market Development." Dr. W. E. Britton, State Entomolo- gist, gave us one of his interesting and instructive talks on "Insect Pests Which We Import." W. E. Campbell, of New Haven, gave an illustrated talk on "Publicity and the Best Way of Bringing Our Wares to the Consumers' Attention." The following were elected officers for the ensuing year: President, Chester Brainerd. Thompsonville, Ct. ; vice-president, H. W. Gottschalk, Man- chester. Conn.; secretary, F. L. Thomas, Meriden. Conn.; treasurer, W. W. Hunt, Hartford, Conn. We were shocked to learn of the passing of one of our most esteemed members, a short time since. Mr. E. A. Brassill, of Hartford. Resolutions of regret were passed, a copy sent to his family, and spread upon the asso- ciation's records. The following committees were ap- pointed by President Brainerd: Legis- lative, J. R. Barnes. Stephen Hoyt, C. R. Burr; executive, W. W. McCart- ney, W. W. Hunt, E. F. Coe; entertain- ment, P. M. Hubbard, W. E. Campbell. Gustave Minge; publicity, W. E.Camp- bell, H. W. Gottschalk, C. R. Burr. The meeting adjourned at 4 p. m.. the members going in a body to the Hart- ford Auto Show to look over the trac- tors. F. L. Thomas, Secy. Meriden. Conn. PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The officers of this society for 1919 are as follows: President, James Boyd; vice-presidents, Henry F. Mich- ell, Robt. Craig. Wm. Kleinheinz, J. Otto Thilow : treasurer, Sidney W. Keith; secretary, David Rust. The office and library are now at 606 Finance Bldg.. South Penn Square. Philadelphia, and the meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month, except Julv and August, at 3.30 p. m. at Griffith Hall. 1420 Chest- nut street. Philadelphia. The program of exhibitions for 1919 is as follows: Exhibition of peonies, outdoor cut flowers, and hybrid tea roses, at Fire- men's Hall. Byrn Mawr. Penna., June 3 and 4: exhibition of sweet peas, hardy perennials and hybrid perpetual March 8, 1919 HORTICULTURE &29 roses, at the Jenkintown Club and reading room. Jenkintown. Pa., June 24 and 25; exhibition of dahlias, out- door cut flowers and vegetables, at Masonic Hall, Aidmore, Pa., Sept. 16 and IT: annual exhibition and chrys- anthemum show, at the First Regiment Armory, Broad and Callowhill streets, Philadelphia. Nov. 5 to 8. inclusive. At all the above exhibitions prizes are offered for vegetables tor the school gardens and war gardens. Daviu Ki -i . Secy. CAN THE UNITED STATES GROW ITS OWN FRUIT STOCKS? We are beginning to appreciate more and more," says one of the plant pathologists of the United States De- partment of Agriculture, "that our fu- ture successful fruit culture is inti- mately associated with the problem of stocks. With the exception of the grape, no far reaching studies have been made on stocks in this or any other country. We have followed cer- tain empirical practices in the past, but as competition becomes greater and the demand for the highest grades of fruit and plant products increases, we must know more of the actual re- lation of stocks to quality of product, to the length of life of the tree or plant, to adaptability to soil and climate, to resistance to disease and insect at- tacks." One of the questions to be solved, according to the Department of Agri- culture, is the practicability of produc- ing in this country the millions of or- dinary apple, pear, plum and cherry stocks which hitherto have been se- cured largely abroad. Another need is the systematic study of stocks with a view to their improvement and bet- ter adaptability to the wide variety of conditions and needs that exist here and that are likely to develop as the fruit industry becomes more complex. If fruit industries are to be maintained the department thinks it is imperative I hat there be available full supplies of the ordinary stocks, and it is desirable to find or develop stocks that may pre- vent some of the losses from insects and diseases. "If stocks are to be produced in this country to take the place of those hitherto secured abroad," the state- ment continues, "it would seem proper that efforts should be made by the government to aid those who are anxious to know where the work can best be done and how it may be done to the best advantage. The problems involved are so complex that private interests can not well handle them. The chief problems are to find regions and soils in this country where stocks may be commercially grown and to demonstrate on a commercial scale that such stocks are equal to or better than those grown abroad. Correlated with the problems of commercial stock production is that of securing seeds for stock. There is need for develop- ing our home supplies. This is a long time proposition, as there are few rec- ognized sources of supply here, such as exist in Europe." Young Xtttle Zxee jfarms, FRAMINGHAM, MASS. We have millions of growing EVERGREEN AND DECIDUOUS TREES complete in grades and sizes. Write for Price List Seedlings and Transplants, Firs, Junipers, Arborvitae, Pines, Spruces, Maples, Ash, Oaks, Lindens, Elms, etc. 15 Beacon St. Dept. C. /£. Boston, Mass. &) <& American Forestry Co. NURSERY STOCK Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Smalt Fruits. Clematis, Ererrreeas and Roses. Write for Trade List W. I T. SMITH COMPANY, Geuva, N. Y. We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberls Thnnbergll, Hydrangea Panicolata, Welgela, Splreas, etc. Ask for complete list of OAK BRAND SHRUBS. The pONARD & rST\ WEST GROVE UJONES CO. [Tf | PENN., U.SJL RotWl PpU, trm. Aalola* rViatMff. Vlo*-rW Wt mr* Twbacribtrs tt tht Nurstrytmn' i Fund f§r Mm'!■■ i* OC GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Floriata Telegraph Delivery WILSON BROOKLYN Main Store I and 6 Greene Ave. NEW YORK Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Aaso. Phones, Prospect 6800-6801-6802 DELIVERIES IN NEW YORK, BROOK- LYN and LONG ISLAND A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave. at 48th Street I GUARANTEE SATISFACTION IVI at lw« a» »X W F. T. P. A. THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. A.L.BA.IMY. N- V. FLOWER DELIVERIES FOR ALBANY and vicrNrrY Membert Florists' Telegraph Delivery a. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Heater Flnrists' Telegraph Delivery Asse. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Member Florlat*' Telearraph Delivery NO ORDERS ACCEPTED FOR LKM THAN JW.no DANKER Albany, New York The boot of F. T. D. Service alwaers .March 8, 1919 HORTICULTURE 233 CHICAGO Send Your Order* to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member FlorUU' Telegraph Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Delivery Service THOS. F. GALVIN ■ NO. UClif VflDlf 561 Fl,th Av«- FlCff lUfltV Vanderbllt Hotel QACTAU 1 Park Street DUO I UH 799 Boyleton Street ItUnriM ti ttimn Ml id Eutira riiitt Orders Filled Day or Nlrht tor CLEVELAND and State of Ohio Complete Stock. Regular discount to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. 1*M W. loth St., Cleveland, O. Member Flori.u' Teloaroph Delivery THE SMITH & FETTERS CO. 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO FWwtrs of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON S523 Euclid Ave. WHI take rood care of your orders mfomiere i] F. T. D. Association. Retail Deliveries eontral Hudson River points, Teleg-raphle Order. WOOD BROS. FIBnKIl.I., N. T. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service moans fresh, study ■seek and prompt deliveries In BCFTALO, LOOEPOBT, NIAGARA r.ALLS and WI8TK8N HIW IOEK. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST THOMAS ROUND, Nahant, Maw. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop ■IMT 1. RANDALL, Proprietor. Member Florists' TiUcieeh Delivery Boston — Richard Rothe, Glenside. Pa.; Thomas Pegler, Brunswick, Me.; F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y. Chicago — Geo. McArthur of the J. J. West Greenhouses, Minneapolis, Minn.; Geo. Hampton of J. J Neidinger Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; Harney Kidder of the Ionia Pottery Co., Ionia, Mich.; Chas. Vandervoort, Battle Creek, Mich.; Otto Hembreiker, Lincoln, 111.; Chas. Balluff, Indianapolis, Ind.; J. E. Steinhauser, Pittsburg, Kas.; Fred Burki and T. P. Langhans, Pittsburgh, Pa.; J. White, Medina, N. Y. Philadelphia — F. B. Dettra, Phoenix- ville, Pa.; Frank Bergen, Egg Harbor City, N. J.; C. W. Scott, New York City; Theodore Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn.; Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa.; Charles B. Herr, Strasburg, Pa.; John Horn, Allentown, Pa.; Frank Clark, Trenton, N. J.; Charles Vor- keller, Bethlehem, Pa.; Elmer J. Weaver and Chas. Weaver, Ronks, Pa.; Ed. C. Marshall, Kennett Square, Pa.; Ira A. Landis, Paradise, Pa.; H. D. Rohrer, Lancaster, Pa.; J. Harry Palmer, Kennett Square, Pa.; E. M. Kronenger, Allentown, Pa. NEW FLOWER STORES. Denver, Col. — A. J. Graham, South Broadway. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — Riedinger & Bock, Market street Arcade. Philadelphia, Pa. — Samuel Sproul, branch store, 5617 Chester avenue. Cedar Rapids, la. — M. J. Spohrman has purchased the flower store of A. J. Diserens & Co. Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER. MASS. Deliveries of newer* aa La FALL. KIVIE aad s territory. EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, The Florist We deliver by automobile in Bast, West and South Orange, also Olen Ridge, Mont- clalr. Bloomfleld. Newark and New York. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. tiemoer Florists Telegraph Delivery AstectaHon If OTIC B INITIALS. We have one store only THE I. M. QASSER COMPANY, CLEYELANB Euclid Avenue The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO DolWored *>n mail or telecrmph order far ■ay ob aa*, torn. In May part ef th-» Dtavlalaa, JOHN H. DUNLOP ■ is ww Adelaide St. - TORONTO, OM HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones 1501 aad L IBM 1415 Farnum St. OMAHA, NEB. Efficient Delivery- Service ALL BOSTON SUBURBS JOHN McKENZIE 1»£7 Haas. Ave., CAMBRIDGE, MASa. PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. BMKELOW Esa Everything in Flouers Broad Street at Cumberland Th* Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLI8, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member Florists' Telecreph Delivery DENVER. COLORADO 234 HORTICULTURE March 8, 1919 Ophelia and D. White Killamey ROSE PLANTS $90.00 per 1000 April delivery — iYi inch pots, Plants from 2 and 3 -eye cuttings THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus New Crop, Greenhouse Grown Seed. Per 100, 45c.; per 1000, $3.50. PRIMULA OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA Hume grown. Saved by fiorlsta who know ttielr business. Ready now. GIGANTEA ROSEA. Seed saved from plants with large flower trusses and a beautiful shade of pink. Trade pkt., (about 1,200 seeds), $1.50. BENCH GROWN ROSES Per 100 Per 1000 A. HENDERSON & CO., Ready for Shipment Now Per 100 Per 1000 RICHMOND.. $10.00 $90.00 MILADY $10.00 $80.00 Will have other varieties later. Write for prices. 166 N. Wibub At*. CHICAGO EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1S19 - 21 RurteW St., Pail.Jel.4ia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES ind all Seasenabls Vanities if Cat Flams H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Manufacturers and Importers 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, If. Y. E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists WIOHMONO, IND. PtMM ■.•atlea H*iit«altm» wh«a wrltlac MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Coaslsmamta Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 264 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The House for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN K|—We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO B - ► CUT FLOWEB BOXES JU* -v\ EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO • MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. IF You Want Anything from Boston Get From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Order* With Vt •HENRY IVI. ROBINSON & 2 Winthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS It WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - TRADE PWCES -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am Beauty , Special . . " " Fancy and Extra " " No. i and culls Russell Hadley Mock, Key Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hillingdon Killarney, Key, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst Carnations Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies, S pec iotum Calla. Freeaia Roman Hyacinths Stevia Marguerites Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Violets Narcissus Calendula ■ ■ Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smiiax Asparagus Plumosus. & Spren. doc Bchs.) . BOSTON Mar. 6 ST. LOUIS Mar. 3 PH1LA. Mar. 3 IO0.CO 30.00 20.00 I2.0G 12.00 4.OO 4.OO 4.OO 4.OO 4.CO 4.OO 50.00 I2.00 8.00 16. CO 4.00 3. CO to to , 125.00 75.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 15-00 15-00 1 5.0c 15.00 (5.00 6.00 75-oo 20. to 20.OC 20.00 6.0O 4 .03 3.00 6.00 8.00 •25 3-00 2.00 l.co 1. 00 33.00 6.00 8.00 12.00 •75 4.00 4.00 to 3.00 to IOO.OO to z.50 to 35.00 to 50.00 to to 50.00 30.00 12.00 10.00 5 00 5.00 10.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 3. CO 50.00 20.00 6o,00 40. CO 2C.OO 33.OO IO.OC 45.0c 13. CO 8.00 IO.CO 10,00 6.00 75.00 25.0c 50.00 30.00 20.00 I 0.0c 100.00 75.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 8.00 to 20.00 6.00 to 3.00 .50 1.30 2C .OO 35-OC 20.0C 3. CO 3.00 1.50 8.00 500 .60 J.00 3.00 2.00 25.00 1.2500 8.00 10.00 5-00 50.40 20.00 20.00 3.00 so.oc 25.0c 8.00 60.0c 25.00 35.00 4.00 6.00 1.50 to to 3.00 I..OO to 13. CO 1.00 to 1.30 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 8.00 1.00 to 3.00 40. CO to 50.00 1.50 to 3.00 ao.oo to .3.00 50.00 to 73.00 J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers ROSES, CARNATIONS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK Shipping order* have moil careful attention always William F. Hasting Co, holesale Florists 5*98-570 WASHINGTON STREET • BUFFALO, N. Y. .March 8. 1919 HORTICULTURE 33 Flower Market Reports Conditions have not BOSTON changed materially from last week with the ex- ception oi a shortening up in the sup- ply of American Beauty roses, which naturally has caused an increase in prices. An abundance of other roses, however, has caused a falling off from quotations previously reported. Car- nations have also shortened up and the continued demand holds the mar- ket firm. Sweet peas seem to be the popular flower, and while shipments are large they clean up well. Violets move slowly and the warm weather of the last few days has had a visible affect upon the quality. Lilies are still scarce and lily of the valley, which is much improved, has but little demand. Bulbous stock has also shortened up somewhat, while miscellaneous stock is fairly plentiful. The market has eased CHICAGO considerably during the past week. The last day of February and the first day of March made a week end that disposed of all the stock to be had and at good prices, but the next week opened with local trade rather quiet. Out of town trade, on the contrary, is keeping up and there is no change in the demand for flowers of all kinds, Roses are a little more plentiful, or seem so, be- cause demand is not quite so strong, while carnations are about as before, the stock of the latter looking stronger and brighter as the season advances. There are plenty of sweet peas now and bulbous flowers are seen in con- siderable quantity and sell at good prices. Business continues CINCINNATI to hold up well and everything that comes into the wholesale houses clears quickly. The supply is larger than it was a fortnight ago but still up to this time it has not eased up the market to any considerable extent. Shipping business is excellent. Roses, although they are becoming more plentiful, are still short of actual needs. The carnation supply has in- creased somewhat during the past few weeks but not enough to ease the market for this flower very apprecia- bly. Easter lilies find a good market. They are not any too plentiful. Some Rubrum lilies are coming in and they find a ready sale. Callas prove good property. Many fine, large sweet peas are available and meet with an active demand that takes up all of them. Bulbous stock sells well. The list in- cludes jonquils, daffodils, Dutch hya- cinths, tulips and freesia. Other of- ferings are snapdragon, orchids, vio- lets, forget-me-not, wallflower and Baby Primrose. The Chicago Flower Growers Association WHOLESALE GROWERS of CUT FLOWERS and PLANTS L. D. Phone Randolph 631 182 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - "^ PWCK "/coalers only Roses Am. Beauty , Special " " Fancy and Extra 11 " No. i and culls Russell H ad le v Euler, Mock Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hillingdon Killarney, Key, Taft Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations Cattleyaa Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Callu.. Freesia Roman Hyacinths 3 1 © v i a Marguerites Lily oi the Valley Snapdragon Violets Narcissus Calendula Sweet Peas Gardenias Adianrum Smilax \sparagusPlu.&Spren. (iooBhs.) CINCINNATI Mar. 3 CHICAGO Mar. 3 6c.oo 35.00 10. 00 15.00 15.00 15.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 [2. CO x.oo 3.00 4 00 1. 00 3 3 .00 to 73.00 30.00 23,00 30.00 15.00 25.0c 20.00 13.00 15-00 33.00 8.00 2$.00 SO. CO 10.00 13.00 a, 00 6.00 6.00 3.00 1.50 25.00 50.00 60.00 40.00 13.00 10.00 15.00 15.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 33.00 18.00 15 00 3. CO 4.00 6.00 is. 00 .73 $.00 3.00 1.00 50.00 1.50 JO. 00 50.00 90 00 50.00 23.00 35.00 25.00 S5.°° JO. 00 15.00 15.00 20.00 6.00 50.00 20.00 to 20.00 to 8.00 to 8. 0 to to 8.00 20.00 1. 00 8 00 6,00 2.00 75 00 2.00 25.00 75.00 BUFFALO Mar. 3 PITTSBURG Mar. 3 60.00 25.00 5.0: 10,0c 8.00 8. co 8.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 60.00 15.00 6.00 15.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 8.00 8. co 1. 00 3.00 3.00 x.oo 13.00 1. 00 35.00 to 73.00 60.OO to 50.00 4O.OO to 20. CO ts.oo to JO.OC 10.00 10 1 a. 00 to 1 a. 00 10.00 to 13.00 to 6.00 6 00 (0 13.00 6.00 to 15.00 8.00 to 5.0c 4.00 to 75.00 50,00 to 20.00 10 10.00 to 35.00 to 4.00 4.00 to 6.co 3.00 to 2.00 3.00 to 10.00 to 13.00 30.0c to to »-2$ 4. CO ■75 to 6.00 4. CO to 3.CO ■73 to 20.00 to 2.00 to 20.OO to 5000 40. CO 75.0c 50.00 25.0c 3c .00 15,00 20.00 25.00 6.00 60.00 25.00 25.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 60.00 1 00 5.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 25.0c 50.0c There was a decided NEW YORK lull in business be- ginning Monday, and a general falling off in prices on most all flowers. American Beauties are the exception. Rose shipments, due to the mild weather, are increasing. Car- nations are not moving well and are in for a fall in quotations. Bulbous stock such as tulips, golden spurs and Victorias are holding their own, but lilies do not go except at concessions in price. Calendulas and daisies are in limited demand but asparagus is selling well. Business during the ROCHESTER past week has been good with an abund- ance of funeral work, also social affairs. RoSes have been none too plentiful, but of good quality. Violets are plentiful and of excellent quality, also Murillo and Lorraine tulips, nar- cissus, daffodils, jonquils, calendulas, snapdragon, marguerites, forget-me- nots and mignonette. Carnations have been somewhat scarce. Sweet peas are of good quality but light in supply. Lily of the valley is more abundant. Asparagus and smilax are scarce. All kinds of stock was ST. LOUIS more plentiful. Roses and carnations were lower in price. Sweet peas showed a greatly increased supply. Violets moved at moderate prices. Greens were in good demand and bulbous stock is moving well. NEW CORPORATIONS. Higginson, Ark. — Baker Nursery Co., capital stock. $1,000. Incorporators. John and R. C. Baker, C. E. Yingling. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Gloria Products Corporation, florists' supplies; capital stock, $20,000. Incorporators: R. Beck. D. E, Horwitz and M. M. Voit. Cleveland, O. — A. C. Fox has leased the greenhouses of Richard Gamble. Mt. Clemens, Mich. — Doemling & Schumell. of Detroit, have purchased the range of Robert Klagge. Horticultural Books For Sal* by HOIITICULTTKE PUBLISHING CO. Chrysanthemum Huutl. Elmer D Smith M.M Th* Chrysanthemum. Herrlnf- ton M Commercial Caraatloa Coltmr*. Dick LM Commercial B*s* Cnltar*. Holme* LN Violet Culture. Galloway LN Greenhorn* Construction. Taft . . l.M Sweet Pea* up to Data. Kerr. . . LM Pleat Prepaaatlea, Oraoah**** aad Nursery Praetlee. Kalma.. LM Plant Prunlnr. Kalni LM Book of Garden Plana. Hamblln. l.M Land soap* Damn. Hut) bird *.M The Art of Outdoor Bom Grow- ing. Thomas *.*• The Ham* V notable Oardaa. Knihm l.M Vegetable Gardenia*-. R. Lv Watta LTI Parson* on The Keee LM Principle* of Floriculture. ■. A. Whit* LIS Fonndatlens of American Grraa* Culture, lfnnaon in* Plant Materials *f D*e*rn*lT* Gardenia*-. Treles.se LM Aristocrat* of the Garden. Wil- son CM Bailey's Cyeleaedla *f Horticul- ture. 6 Telom** 236 HORTICULTURE March 8, 1919 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers N ew Address, 1W Witt lata St., NEW TORI Telephones: MM, Mfll. Madison Bqortn. HVM. P. FORD , Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5336, Farraiut- Call and lnipect the Beat Bstabllament In the Wholesale Flower District JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS S3 WEST 28th STREET NEW TORK CITT C*ntifnm*»ti Solicited Phow Fimrat 4SM WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Communion Dealer In CHOICE CUT FLOWERS I »S West 18th Street, New York Telephone — ■ Ull Madison Square RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST >oa> west acs-tH jst* CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED NEW YORK f HOHH { «g» J FARIA6CT THE KERVAN CO Freah Ont DeeeratlTe ■ r~naa Hlcheat Standard of Quality. Larfeat Stoek In America. Write for Illustrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foremost and Beat WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE * First Class Mark.. r« *i CUT FLOWERS • Willonghby St Brookirsv * Yi I. C. FORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK FI ROSES. FANCY (UUIIOIS A nil Uw ot ALL CUT FLOWERS Telephone M70 Farrmcnt. J. J. CO AN, Inc. Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Farr.gut 54i3and 5891 Everything in Cut Flowers Business Here Is Always Good I NEED MORE FLOWERS. Send your stock here and ret Top Market Prices RtVIAIM WEI 130 West 28th Street ' 9 New York AGENT FOB OAXILLO'S CATT1.EYAS HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK WHOI ■>t We>a>« asm II — (At* Madlse. Square M AUBJCK L. th Tr« Itreat CobsIcb 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, Key Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward. Hillinsdou K illarney , Taft Ophelia, Sunburst Carnations ■■■ List Pari i Willi First Part if Will coding Mar. 1 brjMuf Mar. 3 1916 1111 SO .CO to r'oo.oo 50.OO 10 75 •« 25'°° to 50.00 25.OO tc 50. OS 5.OO to so.oo 5.CO ic 20.0c 5 .on to 35.00 5.CO tc 35-oc 6.00 10 50.00 5.00 ts 50.0c 5.00 to 20.00 4.CO IC 15.0c A. 00 to ■ 5-00 4.OO IC IJ.Ot 4.00 to II. 00 4.00 to la.ot 4-0O to 12.00 5-00 to is.oc 4.00 to 13.00 4.00 to 13.0c 3.00 to 5.00 2.00 to 6 .os WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We hare a numerous clientage of New York City bayera and that aaasaaaa sa> easds oar supply. This Is sap— sally trae af Bsssa. We hare erery faculty ana abundant means and beat returns are assured for stoek consigned to us. Address Taw ■alpaa— rs te UNITED CUT FLOWER 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CO. Inc. D. J. Pappas, Pres. REED <8L KELLER 122 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all oar litil Designs, Baskets, Wire Werk & Novelties uud are de.ilrrs lu Decorative Glassware, Grower*. un>i Florists' RequiKfrrB Wired Toothpicks Boston floral Supply Co. S47-SS7 Cambridce St., Boston SHOW ROOMS, 15 Otis Street and 96 Arcli Street Headquarters for CTCAS, BASKETS. WIBB DESIGNS and WAX FLOWERS W.J. GOWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10,000. IJJI M.OOO. 19.75 Sample free. For hIi by d sains. ROBERT DYSART . ERT1F1ED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple methods of correct aceeuatlns* especially adapted for florists' see. BOOKS BALAJiCKD AND ADJUSTED 40 STATE STREET . . BOSTON Telephone Mala H When writing Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture March 8, 1919 HORTICULTURE 23^ J. K. IM "A LBVDBR IS TAB VVHOLBSUB C KVIVHSSION TRADB FOR OVBR THIRTY TEARS" ROSES! I NA/AIMT ROSES! Fore a demand for more fftan / oan supply. Rose Growers Call or Write- 118 West 28th St. IMETAA/ YORK TELBFHONE8 rimint 167 and S0*» CHICAGO. H. N. Bruns, lily of the valley spe- cialist, is ill in a local hospital. Aug. Koch, superintendent of Gar- field Park, gave an address on garden- ins before the Woman's Outdoor Art League, Tuesday. Harold Woolf. formerly with one of the trade papers, is now with the Chi- cago Flower Growers' Association. The American Bulb Co. has received} a carload of lily bulbs from .Japan. There is always a new lot of stock arriving here. A. Henderson Seed Co. is all ready for the spring season and their store looks most inviting. Quite a stock of spring bulbous plants and ferns are not only making the store attractive, but are giving people an opportunity to buy something when they call. Charlie Stamajos, who returned from the service on Saturday, was run down by an automobile the fol- lowing Monday night. John Lamp- rakes was with him and both were in- jured quite severely. They have been employees of J. Mangel at the Black- stone for several years. A. L. Vaughan, who recently re- turned from a trip through the south with his family, says Florida weather is not superior to the kind Chicago is having this winter. While at Tampa there was a light frost. Mr. Vaughan did not notice any marked additions to the glass area in the- south over that of a few years ago. He called upon Mills, the Florist, at Jackson- ville, and the Knull Floral Co. at Tampa, both of whom had up-to-date places. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Rochester Florists' Association will hold their monthly meeting on March 9th, at which Wm.'de Graff, a Rochester attorney, will speak on the League of Nations. The Rochester Floral Co. has pur- chased the business and good will of H. P. Neun, 8 North street, at the entrance to the Mercantile Bldg. and will carry on the business of the two concerns in their new quarters. Twelve years ago Mr. Wilson opened the branch store at 379 Main street E., remaining on this site for three years. The business was then moved to 245 Main street E., and in 1914 removed to its present site. The new quarters in the Mercantile Bldg. will be re- decorated. Standing under the far-reaching branches of the Cherokee rose with its beautiful white blossoms in Lam- HENTZ & NASH, Inc. Wholesale Commision Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street Te"PF°arra*at- ™ NEW YORK Cattle? as ■ Lilies. Longif lorum ■ - Lilies, Speciosum Callas Freesia Roman Hyacinths St e via Marguerites Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Violets Narcissus Calendula Sweet Peas - Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Pluroosus. & Spren (ioo bunches). List Part of Week First Part il Week ending Mar. 1 beginning Mar. 3 1918 1911 so.oo to 50.00 20.00 to 40,0( 12. OO to to 16.00 12.0c tc to 1 6. co 12. OO to 16.00 10.00 to [6.00 2,00 to 3.00 I. CO ta 2 .OO l.OO to to 4-oa 1 .00 to 3.00 f.SO to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 4.0c 8.oo to 20.00 8.co to 33.00 .50 to •75 .40 to .75 2.00 to 4. CO 2.00 to 4. CO 2.00 to 6.00 2. OO to 6,00 1.00 to 4.00 l.OO to 3.00 20. CO to 50.00 2O.00 to 5c .00 to 1 .00 to I. CO 15.00 to 20.00 15.00 to 20.0c 20,00 to 35-°° 20.00 to 35.00 berton conservatory at Highland Park, Saturday afternoon, Alexander B. Lamberton, former commissioner of parks, received the congratulations of hundreds of friends on his 80th birth- day. The conservatory was built in honor of Mr. Lamberton by his sister- in-law, Mrs. Mary A. Starbuck. Prac- tically all the city officials, former park commissioners and employees were present. Mr. Lamberton was first appointed to the park board in 1894 and succeeded Dr. E. M. Moore as its president in 1902. He resigned January 25, 1918. In the conservatory, there were large displays of prim- roses, tulips, acacias, cammellias and cinerarias, and in the tropical house there were many specimen orchids in bloom. PHILADELPHIA. The Lord & Burnham Co. have opened an office at 718 Land Title Bldg. Mr. Fontaine, late of the com- pany's New York office, is in charge. Our old friend "Denny" Connor is as- sociated with him, and also some other charmers of days gone by. May- be there are not so many who want to build, but most everyone needs re- pairs either in heating or overhead. Samuel S. Pennock was missing from his usual haunts of business on the 3rd inst., being over in New York City to meet his "son Charles coming home from service in France on the S. S. Lapland. Greetings, Charles! The old Lansdown home will now be- gin to look like itself again to Mom and Pop. John Westcott has taken a new lease of life. There is an unusual glint in his eye recently — quite dif- ferent from his usual winter month bored, tired and weary air. If you want to know why, remember Feb. 2-nd, and also be sure and ask him "What time is it." Then see his happy smile when he takes out that golden masterpiece with its sea-going pendant, and hear him swear by it as adamant against every time octopus from Barnegat to Borneo. Oh, Boy! Some watch. Obituary George T. Earle. George Timothy Earle, a life-long resident of Central Falls, died at his home, 720 Broad street, Sunday, Feb. 23, following an illness of nearly 15 years. Mr. Earle was the son of the late Timothy and Phoebe Barney Earle, and was born in Central Falls, in the house adjoining the present home, f>5 years ago. For many years he conducteS successfully a florist business, until failing health com- pelled his retirement from active du- ties. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, G. Kenneth and Norman Rogers Earle, and by two sisters, the Misses Anna and Miriam Earle. Gustav Poehlmann. Gustav Poehlmann, eldest brother of George, Adolph, August and the the late John Poehlmann, passed away at Grant Hospital in Chicago, Feb. 26. Gustav Poehlmann was born in Mil- waukee, Wis., fifty-nine years ago. and for many years has been associ- ated with Poehlmann Bros. Co., though not a member of the firm. He lived at Morton Grove and was employed in the office there, and though he has been in poor health for a year he has been at his post till two weeks ago, when his ailments became so serious that he was removed to a hospital. Mr. Poehlmann leaves one daughter. Mrs. Leo Malcher. The funeral was held March 1st and interment was in Memorial Temetery. QUALITY QUANTITY CHARLES MILLANG Wholesale Florist 66-61 Wetrt Z6th St., NEW YOBS ATTENTION YAJUBTT 238 HORTICULTURE March 8, 1919 CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK M World's Oiliest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS WHY? A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. A PATRIOTIC APPEAL The Federal Board for Vocational Education has brought to my attention the fact that there are a great many disabled soldiers who are finding trouble to get employment. The business men of the country are not responding in the patriotic way that they should. If each firm would endeavor to make a position, if only for one man, it would solve the question beyond a doubt. Greenhouse work would offer oppor- tunities in many cases. Particularly in some cases where the men have been doing heavy work in the past, and are disabled and only able to do light work. Many of these men have been hard workers, and any work that they could do would probably be well done. Mr. Jerome B. Scott, Supervisor of Placement of District No. 3, located in Philadelphia, has handed me some memorandums, and among them are the following points: "In reference to the kind of work wanted for the men, and the class of men that are disabled, I desire to state that many of the men we are coming in contact with are fellows that have done strenuous work before enlist- ment and who, because of healing wounds and other minor disabilities, are unable to take up this kind of work but require jobs of a lighter na- ture. In some cases they require sit- ting-down jobs, and in other cases the men have been gassed and require outside jobs. As I stated the other day, work in your line is particularly well suited for this class of men. They will not be men of any great industrial experience; they will not be men of any particular skill. "It is here that we are appealing to the employer to follow up his splendid work and backing that he gave to these fellows during the war and to now do his "after-war bit" and con- tinue to back him up until he is estab- lished again in civil life and is self reliant. "The hero that returns to a homo and loved ones is truly fortunate. 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. CANNA8 For the best Up-to-Date Cannas, get new price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. CARNATIONS Albert Roper, unrooted cuttings, $2.00 per 10O. Cash with order. HARVEY B. GREENE, Lowell, Mass. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plllsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 36c; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY. Galeaburg. 111. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grlnnell. $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. GLADIOLUS BULBS Fine, all colors mixture, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1000. Send for catalog. H. M. GILLET, Box H, Lebanon Spring, N. Y. GLASS. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. HOT BED SASH Standard Hot Bed Sash, 3x6, $1.50 each. Order for 10 to 24, $1.45 each ; 25 to 50, $1 40 each. Glass, 50 square feet, 6x8, 8x10 at $4.50. 10x12, 10x14 at $4.25. C. N. ROBINSON & BRO., Dept. 29 Baltimore, Md. ORCHIDS UASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laello-Cattleyaa our specialty. One trial order solicited. PEONIES 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. SWEET PEAS Just Arrived, crop 1018 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 ROEHR8 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 Hlssarllk Nur sery. New Rocbelle, N. Y. HIKE WORK WILLIAM E. HBILSCHER'8 WIBJ WORKS, 264 Randolph St, Detroit, Ml<* FOR SALE "GREENHOUSES FOR SALE Must settle estate ; many years success- ful operation. Good location, convenient to two railroads, within twenty -five minutes of Boston. Also dwelling, stable and outbuildings. Apply at once. MRS. E. M. RUMERY, Newtonville, Mass. How about the fellow that bared his breast to the Hun and returned to these shores wounded and cheered for a day, but realizes upon the following day that the cheers have subsided? "A great problem confronts the nation at this time, that is the prob- lem of unemployment, and the great- est element in this unemployment is the wounded man. "These fine fellows do not want charity — they simply want a chance to make an honest and fair living, to make good." It seems to me that this should ap- peal to those among our profession who have any patriotism about them, and I feel that it is the duty of every- one to do their "after-war bit." S. S. Pennock. Proceedings of the 13th annual con- vention of the Tennessee State Flor- ists' Association, Tennessee State Hor- ticultural Society. Tennessee State Nurserymen's Association and the Tennessee Beekeepers' Association, held January 29, 30 and 31, 1918. Journal of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticultur- ists.— Volume 1. No. 1, of this new journal, has just reached us. Its 24 pages cover a review of conditions in 1918 and the first installment of the proceedings of the 1918 convention. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. Canadian Seed Growers' Association. The fourteenth annual report for year ending March 31, 1918. Agricultural Experiment Station, New Brunswick, N. J. — Bulletin, No. 328, Some Important Orchard Plant Lice; Circular No. 98, Common Dis- eases of Shade and Ornamental Trees; Circular No. 99, Asparagus Growing in New Jersey; Circular No. 97. Common Diseases of Ornamental Plants; Circu- lar No. 103, Early Tomato Growing in New Jersey. Farmers' Bulletin 1007, XJ. S. De- partment of Agriculture, deals with the control of the onion thrips. It de- scribed the life, history and habits of the thrip and methods of control. Maiden, Mass. — Frank J. Walsh, of J. Walsh & Son, florists, has been ap- pointed and confirmed a park commis- sioner to succeed Sylvester Baxter. March 8, 1919 HORTICULTURE 239 Mf&NOA' POMOBi Siva yoor planti and tree*. Jmt the thlm for greenhouse and outdoor Die. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Tbrlps, Red Spider, Black and Oreen 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 BO parts. Yi Pint, 8iic; Pint, 50o. ; Quart, 90c; Vx Gallon, fl.SO; Gallon, $2.50; S Gal- lon Can, $10.90; 10 Gallon Can, $20.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY liit. S. 421 W. lirliftii St, imitjir. Hd Tha Ttecornlzed Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, tbrlpg and soft scale. Qaart, $1.00) Gallon, $t.SO- FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Qaart, $140; Gallon, $2.80. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the soil. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, IS. 00 BOLD BT DEALERS. Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON. N. J. WIZARD CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Pnlvertaed or Shredded Cattle Manure Pulverised Sheep Manure The Fionas' standard of Uniterm blfffe quality for over ten years SPeciil : rMXARD BRAND in your Supply Tgbnse order, or write its direct for prices and freight rates. TUX PULVERIZED MANURE CO. M Gran atauk TaaML Cbteaar* When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE ^^iiiiiiiTtiiniitftiiiinmiiiiiit j hi tun iiiiiiiiiiiiiiijiiuiitutiiiuiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiriiiiimittiiimitiii iiuiiniiiitiiiiiiitiMiuitiiiiMiiMiiiiiitiiiri tur^ Gold Never Loses It's Value -rxA/etvi \A/' Old English LIQUID AND Glazing Putty ELASTIC For Bedding Glass in Sash or for Filling Cracks or Seams in Roof Joints or Frames of Greenhouses or Hot Beds. «a* It is used in Machine or Bulb. If too thick for bulb thin with a little Pure Linseed Oil, boiled. So thinned, it can be brushed into any crack or leak, making a solid tilling. It makes a solid bed, impervious to moisture, and holds glass in its place, and will stop any crevice or fault. When once set on dry wood it does not heave. As regards the goods, the article is no new invention, but simply an article of the very best class, to do thoroughly good work, like old-time gentlemen expected when sashes were made with lead, and small panes of glass used that caught the water and leaked unless set with an elastic putty, which once set by a mechanic was expected to remain, and did remain in good shape. This Twenilow's Old English Glazing Putty does; nothing more, nothing less. Clean and easily applied. I HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, l,iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniuiiiiiiuiiiiniiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiniiiiiiiniuiiiMiiiiniiiuiiniiiniMiiiMiiitiMiiitiiMiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii BEACON, N. Y. s Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are oo the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in Irivine. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No tights or lefts The Peerless Glazing Polo Is patented. No others like^ It. Order from your d or direct from us. Wee, Me. postpaid. Samples fvee. HENRY A. DKEEB.I 7X4 Chestnut Street/ Philadelphia. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CONTEMPLATED. Granville, III.— Geo. J. Ward, one house. WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free from Babbles Uniform in Thickness PAINTS and PUTTY Greenhouse White ffi-S^&S; ~— — — ^— ^^— Florists Prefer It will pay yon to pet our estimates. theDWELLE-KAISERco. 251 Elm Street BUFFALO, N. T. Los Angeles, Cat.— Geo. Stewart, one house. Beloit, Wis.— N. S. Wilson, one house. Toledo, O. — J. L. Schiller, house 44 x 150. Breedsville, Mich.— H. O. Mallett, one house. Laurel, Md.— J. M. Hammer & Sons, range of houses. Mitchell, S. D. — Gurney Greenhouse Co., one house New Albany, Ind. — J. G. Bettman & Sons, house 30 x 144. completed. Cleveland, O. — Wilson Florist Co., range of houses in the near future. DREER'S FLORIST SPECIALTIES New Brand New StyL 'RIVBRTOR" HOSE Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam or joint. Till HDSE lit till FLMIJT Ji-inch, per ft., 19 c. Reel of 500 ft. " i8Jf.c. a Reels, 1000 ft. " 18 c. W-inch, " t6 c. Reels, 500 ft.. •■ i5Mc- Couplings furnished with- out charge HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Toronto, Ont. — University of Sas- katchewan, Saskatoon, addition 25 x 60. Difficult and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading In- ducements made to secure business. Over SO years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms Address SIQGERS & SIGGERS PATBNT LAWYERS Box •. National Union Balldlng Washlncton, I>. O. 240 II 0 KTI CULTURE March 8, 1919 PEERLESS BLACK ELASTIC GLAZING CEMENT FOR SETTING GLASS ON GREENHOUSES, STOPPING CRACKS IN GUTTERS, ROOFS, Etc. RESISTS WIND AND WEATHER If at any time it's too thick, thin with Turpentine or Benzine to suit FOR USE WITH MACHINE Hammond's Paint and Slug Shot Works BEACON, N. Y. Send for Price in Gallons to Barrels 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 They can't be beat. What's that can't be beat? Ventilating Appara- tus and Greenhouse Fittings manufactur- ed by the ADVANCE CO. Richmond, Ind. New catalogue just off the press. Write today. NIKOTEEIS For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating Aak Your Dealer hot li NICOTINE MFG. Cft ST. LOUIS A STB C A For GMMtimsi Glazing USE IT NOW F. 0. PtEACE CO. 12 W. BROMWM NEW YORK 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. A Card This Size Costs only 90c. per Week on Yearly Order H wnuld keep your name and your specialty before the whole trade. A half -inch card costs only 45c. per week on yearly order. CLASS roB 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 Variek Ave.., Brooklyn, N. T. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE H. HEISTAD LANDSCAPE GARDENING ROCKPORT, ME. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXIX MARCH 15, 1919 No. 11 THE NEW POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRISTMAS GOLD NOVEMBER PEARL BECKY McLANE THE NEW SINGLES MRS. E. M. HORNE MOLLY WHITMORE PEGGY BULKELEY THE NEW ANEMONES VOLUNTEER PINK LADY AND THE NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM GOLDEN MISTLETOE Are our offerings of the year 1919 A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. Sweet Peas In all the delicate orchid shades, with some good Lavenders, plenty of Whites, Dark Pinks, etc., in all lengths, well grown stock. $1.00. S2.00, $3.00 per 100. a I'or Week Sliding March ZZ SWEET PEA SPECIAL No. 1 In lots of 500 or over; assorted colors; our selec- tion; all long stems; best quality ; at $3.00 per 100. SWEET PEA SPECIAL No. 2 In lots of 500 or over; assorted colors ; our selec tion ; regular -fifty value; at $1.00 per 100. Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Supplies. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The wl"Jf;ffi,. „, Philadelphia NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA BAXTLMOBE 117 W. 38th St. 1608-1630 Ludlow St. Franklin & St. Paul Sts. WASHINGTON, 1216 H St., N. W. OWING TO WAR CONDITIONS last year and consequent uncer- tainties, we carried over a surplus of our Two New Roses ROSALIND and SILVIA The stock has been carried over in cold houses during the win- ter, and is now in practically dormant condition. The plants are very strong and healthy, and can be planted at once, if the houses are ready, or can be shifted into 4-inch pots for later planting. They will make splendid stock, especially for early planting, as they are very strong and healthy, and are ready to make a strong growth. We offer the stock as long as unsold at the prices named below. ROSALIND (A Glorified Ophelia)— The particular value of this variety lies in its exquisite coloring, which is quite different from Ophelia. When the buds first show color they are bright coral, whicli changes to apricot-pink as the buds develop, and when fully devel- oped they are a most beautiful shell-pink. The flower is much more double than Ophelia, having at least one third more petals. It is also delightfully fragrant. In habit of growth it is identical with Ophelia, from which it is a sport. Kosalind originated with us three years ago and, when grown side by side with Ophelia, it is far superior to that variety. Awarded first prize at the International Flower Show, New York, in. March, 1917, for best new roce. Awarded additional silver medal at same show for display of Rosalind. Awarded silver medal by the Horticultural Society of New York. Awarded silver medal by the Tarrytown Horticultural Society. Awarded, also, numerous certificates. Strong plants, 2»/,-inch pots, $150.00 per 1,000. Extra heavy plants, 3V2-lnch pots. $'20.00 per 100. SILVIA (Yellow Ophelia) — This is another Beautiful sport of Ophelia which originated with us. The buds are long and pointed, and are a beautiful sulphur-yellow, which changes to creamy yellow as the flower opens, and when fully developed are pure waxy white. It is a flower of unusual size when fully expanded — five inches in diameter. It resembles the popular hardy climber Silver Moon, show- ing the same pronounced cluster of yellow stamens In the center. Exquisite in bud and unusually distinct and unique in the open flower. Extra strong plants, 3M:-imh pots, $20.00 per 100. F. R. PIERSON, Tarrytown, N, Y. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND Dahlias We will have a fine lot of Dahlia plants in the best cut flower sorts ready April first. See our General Catalogue for list and prices. Send for Catalogue Cash with Order R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND 242 HOETICULTURE March 15, 1919 GET VALUE Buy Your Flower Seeds by Weight Farquhar's Trade Catalogue lists this way BETTER VALUE FARQUHAR QUALITY R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON, MASS. We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farm at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations In every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynei Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., ca»m«r« BidgTBoaon, m... J. BOLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Grower* and Seed Distribu- tor* for One Hundred Year* WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE T* Mark** Gartner* aad Flartat* Pratt and Light St*., BALTIMORE. MD STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY SEEDS, BULBS. PLANTS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, CORP. 47-54 North Market Street BOSTON, MASS. BURNETT BROS. Seeds, Bulbs, Plants Etc. 92 Chamber* St., New York Write for our Illustrated Catalog W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 166 W. 23rd St.. NEW YOftM GARDEN SEED BEET. CARROT. PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED In variety; also other Items of the Bhort crop of this past season as well a* a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 D., 9j.. NEW YORK .nd ORANGE. CONN When writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture Lily of the Valley PIPS JUST RECEIVED Prices on Application J.M.TH0RBURN4C0. 63 Barclay Street Through te 54 Park rim NEW YORK CITY KELWAY 8 SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS i. perjii* ''t selected strains ) WHO~i£SALE ONLY Write for Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. Special Gladioli Order AMERICA $22.00 CHICAGO WHITE 30.00 HALLEY 22.00 FRANCIS KING 22.00 NIAGARA 85.00 SCHWABEN 36.00 AMERICAN BULB CO. 172 W. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL,. Poinsettia Stock Plants CALIFORNIA GROWN Early and Late Flowering Type $4.50 per do*. $7.50 for 25, $35.00 per 100 CARNATION and 'MUMS R. C. CANNA ROOTS GLADIOLI BULBS Seasonable Plants, Bulbs and Seeds. Ask for Complete List of Varieties and Prices. Satisfaction Guaranteed ROMAN J. 106 Wert 28th Street IRWIN - NEW YORK Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BLUE LIST OF WHOLESALE PRICES .HAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOR PROFIT Cyclamen Seed— Giant Strain Salmon Kin*-. White, Bright Pink, Bright Red, DeUcaU Pink, $9.00 per 1000. Supberb Red and Delicate Salmon (Prize Medal Winner*), 117.50 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 l.lnonln m.lr PHILADELPHIA. PA. 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 BOSTON, tVI< March 15, 1919 HORTICULTURE 243 NOTICE We are at all times open to receive offers of plant Btock suitable for the private trade particularly In novelties, rare or specimen stock. List It wltb us giving exact description with prices. Sales Representatives for JULIUS ROKHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J., Special Agents for BON ARBOR CHEMICAL COMPANY, and Special Agents for B. HAMMOND TRACY, INC., "OLADIOLL" Muller-Sealey Co., Inc. 47 W. 42nd Street, NEW YORK CITY E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Ave. IBVINOTON, N. J. Nepl.ro.epis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 inch pots, extra hetvry, $85.00 per hun- dred ; 6 Inch, 916.00 per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, ™'™™u. ROSES i Root, inch. 100 1000 IMnk Killarney $10.00 $90.00 White Killarney 10.00 90.00 Kiihini, ■ Brilliant 10.00 90.00 Sunburnt 10.00 90.00 Maryland 10.00 90.00 Mm. Aaron Ward 10.00 90.00 We guarantee our Rose Plants to be as good as can be purchased. Order your stock early, as we shall ship In rotation and no plants will be sent out until they arc ready for shipment. 100 1000 Columbia $17.00 $150.00 llaillev 10.00 BO.00 lloosier Beauty 10.00 00.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 14. (Kl 180.00 Ophelia 10.00 90.00 Double White Killarney.. 10.00 00.00 C. U. LIGGIT, Office 826 Bulletin Bldg. Philadelphia, Pa. ROSES Breck-Robinson Nursery Co., Place your reserve orders now. GOOD STOCK will be scarce at planting time. We offer strong 2-year plants, dormant or potted. LEXINGTON, MASS. BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development, also "Bay It With Flowers" Publicity Campaign. GLADIOLI and DAHLIAS We have purchased the entire stoek of J. I,. Moore and can make attractive prices. Send for list. B. Hammond Tracy, Inc. WENHAM, MASS. ^1 LILY OF THE VALLEY ^C| JAPANESE LILIES -FRENCH AND DUTCH BULBS '? CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York Page Advance Co 204 Allen, J. K 261 American Bulb Co 242 American Fores- try Co 253 Anderson, s. a. .257 Apliine Mfg. Co. 283 Barrows, II. II.. 241 Bay State Nur- series 244 Bobbink & At- kins 24:; Boddington Co., Inc., A. T 254 Bolgiano *v Son. 242 Boston Floral Supply Co 200 Breck, .T. & SODS.242 Breck - Robinson Co 243 Breitmeyers. J. Sons 256 Budlong, T. A.. .288 Rnnyard, A. T . .256 Burnett Bros.. Burpee, W. A. Co 242 242 Carter's Tested Seeds. Inc 242 Chicago Flower Growers Asso..259 Tage C h i 1 d s, John Lewis 241 Clarke, D. Sons.. 256 Coan, J. J 260 Cooke, Geo. H...256 Conard & Jones. 253 Co wee, W. J 258 Craig, Co., Bobt.243 Danker 256 Dards 256 Dreer, II. A.. 241 263 Dunlop, John H.257 Dysart, R 260 Edwards Folding Box Co 258 Elm City Nur- series 244 Farquhar, R. & J. Co 212 Fengar. E. W . ..243 Ford, M. C 260 Ford, W. P 260 Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. . . .255 Froment, H. E..260 Galvin, Tims F.257 Gasser Co , J. M 257 Graham & Son. A 257 Grakelow, Chas. Page Grey & Co., T. J.242 Gude Bros. Co... 256 Hart, Geo. B 258 Heistad, H 264 Henderson & Co., A 25S Hess & Swoboda.257 Hews & Co., A. H 262 Hill Co., E. G...258 Hill, D. Nursery Co 253 Irwin, R. J 242 Johnston Bros. ..256 Easting, W. F. Co. 368 Kclwav '& Son.. 242 Kervan Co 260 Knoble Bros 267 Kroeschell Bros. 264 Kuebler, W. II. .260 Kottmiller 256 Lager & Hurrell.253 Lemon oil Co. . .263 Liggit, C. U 243 MacGregor, .1 . . .264 Mclliitcliisi.il Co.253 Marshall, W. B. & Co 242 McKenzie, John. .257 Page Michell, H. F. Co.255 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 258 Millang, Chas.... 260 Muller-Sealey Co.243 Murray, Samuel. 256 National Nursery- man 2(12 Nicotine Mfg. Co.264 Niessen, Leo Co. 258 Palmer, W. J. & Son 257 Park Floral Co.. 257 Parshelsky Bros 2(14 Penn the Florist. 25(1 Pennock, S. S. Co 241 Pierce Co., F. 0.264 Pierson, A. N...241 Pierson, F. R...241 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 263 Randall Flower Shop 257 Raynor, I. M 253 Reed & Keller. ..260 Reidel & Meyer.. 260 K.i.l, Edw.." 258 Renter, L. J. Co.244 Rice & Co., Je- rome B 242 Page Robinson, Henry M. Co 260 Robinson, H. M. & Co 258 Roehrs, J. Co 244 Roland. Thomas.257 Rosery, The 256 Schwako, Chas. Co 243 Sekenger, Adam. 256 Sheridan, W. F..260 Siebrecht, Geo. C.260 Siggers & Sig- gers 263 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 242 Smith, Elmer D. & Co 253 Smith, W. & T. Nursery Co 253 Smith, The Flor- ist 257 Smith & Fetters Co 257 Smyth, Wm. J.. 257 Stearns Lumber Co., A. T 263 Stumpp, G. E. M.256 Stumpp & Wal- ter 242 Page Thorburn, J. M. & Co 242 Totty, Chas. H..244 Tracy, B. Ham- mond 243 United Cut Flow- er Co 260 Vincent, R., Jr., & Sons Co 241 Wants, For Sale, etc 262 Warburton 257 Weber, F. C 257 Weiss, Herman.. 260 Wilson 256 Wood Bros 257 Woodmont Nur- series 244 Woodruff, S. D. & Sons 242 Young, A. L 260 Yonng, John 260 Young & Nugent.256 Zech & Mann 288 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS by advertising your goods in the Horticulture Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 244 HORTICULTURE March 15, 1919 Dreer's Hardy Perennial Phlox One year field grown plants, trimmed suitable for potting up into three inch pots, now in cold storage in dormant condition. Procure your supplies now while the plants are dor- mant, splendid stock for spring sales. General Collection of Hardy Phlox Albion (Medium). One of our own introductions, producing very large panicles of pure white flowers, with faint ani- line-red eye. Baron von Dedem (Medium). Brilliant cochineal-red with salmon shadings. $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. Bridesmaid (Tall). White, with large crimson-carmine centre. Champs Elysee (Dwarf). A very bright rosy magenta. Eclalreur (Tall). Brilliant rosy magenta, with large lighter halo. Frau Anton Buchner (Medium). The finest white variety yet introduced, having the largest truss and individual flower. Henry Murger (Tall). White, crimson-carmine centre. Jeanne d'Arc (Tall). A good standard late white. La Vague (Medium). Pure mauve, with aniline-red eye. L'Evenement (Dwarf). Orange scarlet overlaid with salmon- pink. Louise Abbema (Dwarf). Very large dwarf, pure white, fine form. Mme. Paul Durrie (Tall). A delicate lilac-rose, reminding one of some of the beautiful soft pink Orchids. Mrs. Jenkins (Tall). The best tall early white for massing. Obergaertner Wittig (Medium). Bright magenta, with crim- son-carmine eye; large flower and truss; one of the best. Pantheon (Tall). Bright carmine rose. Rynstrom (Medium). An improved form of the popular va- riety Pantheon ; fine for massing, of a Paul Neyron Rose color. Von Lassburg (Medium). The purest white in cultivation, individual flowers larger than any other white. Price: Any of the above varieties except where otherwise noted, 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Early Flowering Hardy Phlox (P. Suffruticosa) Miss Lingard. This grand free flowering white variety is a universal favorite, coming into flower in May ; it continues in flower throughout the season. $1.25 per doz. ; $S.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000. Scarce Varieties and Recent Introductions ■ ii ic>|mi (Medium). A white variety with very decided crim- son-carmine eye; the individual flowers as well as the trusses are very large, entirely distinct. $1.00 per doz.; $(i.00 per 100. Elizabeth Campbell (Medium). Very bright salmon pink, with lighter shadings and dark crimson eye. The most popular Phlox grown today. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. Oeflon (Dwarf). A new color in Phloxes, a tender peach- blossom pink with a bright rose eye. $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. Kiverton Jewel (Dwarf). One of our own introductions which it gives us great pleasure to recommend, a lively shade of mauve-rose illuminated by a carmine-red eye, a splendid improvement on the variety Asia. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Thor (Dwarf). A most beautiful and lively shade of deep salmon-pink suffused and overlaid with a scarlet glow and a light almost white halo around its aniline-red eye. This variety will undoubtedly hold the same place among deep salmon colors that Elizabeth Campbell holds among the light salmon-pinks. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Viking (Medium). A splendid new variety, and one of the latest to flower, producing much branched pyramidal lii-.iils of bloom of a pleasing soft salmon-rose. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. W. C. Egan (Medium). One of the finest Phloxes yet intro- duced, and while the individual flowers according to the color-chart are of a delicate lilac color illuminated by a large bright solferino eye, the color effect as a whole is a delicate pleasing shade of soft pink. $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. HENRY A. DREER, 7 1 4-7 1 6 Chestnut Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices ate intended for the trade only Juliu hn Company MEN Orchids, Conservatory Plants, Novelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Finest Stock »n 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 WhoUmaU and Retail NORTH ABtNGTON, MASS. IBOLIUM The New Uipny DDtUCT TO BE SENT OUT IN THE FALL OF 1919, Introducer*, of Box-Barberry. Elm City Nur.ery Co., WOODMONT NURSERIES, Inc., New Haven, Conn. DHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS MADISON, IM. J. GLADIOLI New Trade List Ready JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowerfield, L. I., N.Y. Seed of TOTTY'S Special Hybrid Delphiniums Without doubt the finest in America. Sow seed at once. Seed, Vi oz., $1.50; Vi oz., $3.00; 1 oz., $5.00. Postage paid. 2Mi-in. pots, April 1st delivery, $20.00 per 100. These 2V.-in. pot plants will produce good flower spikes the first summer. Work up your stock from the best to be had. SIM'S SELECTED COMET TOMATO SEED The best Tomato for growing under glass. $8.00 per oa. L J. REUTER GO. Plant Brokers 329 Wa> erly Oaks Road, Waltham, Mass. FERNS Per 100 Per 1000 BOSTONS 2V4 Inch $0.00 $50.00 ROOSEVELTS ... •• 6.00 60.00 WHITMANI " 6.50 55.00 WHITMANI COM- PACTA " 6.50 65.00 VERONA " 6.50 55.00 TEDDY, JR " 6.50 65.00 Stock all sold until April 1st. Order either direct or through S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Sole Agents Philadelphia, Pa. HENRY H. BARRO \VS, WHITMAN, MASS. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE March 15, 191'J H 0 RTICULTURE 245 Rose Growing Under Glass Growing Roses in Old Soil I have a large house devoted to lettuce growing at present. Will this soil be suitable to plant roses in, say, by the end of March? Benches are 5 inches deep; soil is good sod and cow manure. If so, it will save me a big item in spring, with saving of labor, soil and manure. Also do you think 5 inches sufficient depth for grafted plants, and are they the most profitable; also should the union be necessarily buried? I have heard of good results from both. If planted at time named, what treatment ought I to give them regarding building up a satisfactory bush to bloom from, say, end of September through winter? Any kind advice gratefully received. I always look forward for your article in Horticulture. A. R. Although it may be possible to grow roses in old soil that way, I have never tried it- or seen it tried, a,nd I certainly would never advise any one to plant roses for profit in any old soil if they are to be grown the whole season. If you were planting them for the summer Bowers only it would lie different. There are more fail- ures in roses due to just such savings as you mention than to any other cause. My advice would be, get fresh soil, clean the old soil out very clean, especially if your benches are solid, see that all the drains are well open, then dust some lime. over the bottom, or else sprinkle a strong solution of copper sulphite evenly over the drain- age in the bottom of the benches, whitewash the sides thoroughly, and see that all old soil is removed from the walks; if there are any leaky water pipes see that they are repaired. Also see that the sides of the benches are well straightened out and properly braced so that they will not give when the soil is put in. Another impor- tant item, see that the bottom of the benches are per- fectly level so that the soil will not be deeper iu one place than in another. If you have raised benches, see that they are well cleaned, washed oil' with a good pres- sure hose while the soil is still moist after wheeling. Needless to say all old soil must be scraped out front under the benches before any washing out is done. Then add some copper sulphate to your lime using wooden pails, as tin1 copper sulphate would soon eat up any metal pail you used. Use hoi fresh slacked lime, repair all benches first, making sure that there is enough drain- age between the boards, then sprinkle your benches and apply the hot lime using it aboul the thickness id' paste. The sprinkling is important as that will get your lime into all nooks and crevices which would remain un- whitewashed if you went over the benches when they were dry. See thai every inch is well covered with lime, the thicker the better. It will help preserve the bench and be much healthier for the plants. Now as to soil. Get fresh soil and cow manure, chop the sod up well and see that it is evenly mixed. If you have never done it better wheel your soil in. then spread your manure over _ - CONDUCTED BY Questions by our readerB in line with any of the topics pre- sented on this page will be cordially received and prompt y nnswred by Mr. Ruzloka. Such communications should invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICULTURE. it, then dust your bonemeal on, and then work the soil up with a trowel. It will lie hard work but u will pay when you consider that you may grow the roses Eor two or three years iu the same soil. As to the depth of the soil, do lict use any more than four inches of soil in the • benches when you wheel in. This will settle down to three as the sod and manure settle. See that you firm the soil well around the edges of the benches or you will have trouble with your watering later. In measuring for depth of soil rather have less than more as you can always add more soil. Regarding grafted stock you will have to try it out. Some growers do better with one, some with' the other, and some have good results from both. If you plant four inch stock you will not be able to plant with the union below the soil, but get them down as low as you can without burying the plants, i. e., planting too deep, but there will be no danger from this if you use large plants. In planting, see that the ball of "the plant does not get broken up. Some growers press the plant into the soil which is a sad mistake, as this breaks up the ball, and of course tears the roots all to pieces, and that is why some growers will say that the plants get a set back when they are planted out. Open the soil enough to make room for the ball of the plant and then bring your soil around it and press the soil to the ball, li' the plants are at all rooted, you should be able to dig them out after planting with the hall intact as it came out of the pot. If you will plant by the end of March you should begin cutting in dune unless you use very small plants. 1 would not pinch much unless vmi plant small plants and then only for the first four weeks, as the roses will have plenty of time to make large plants if you take care of them at all, and should bloom plenty dining the fall and winter. Be sure, however, that you have heat enough, and that you have steam, and that your pipes are placed properly; If you are at all in doubt as to this, better have some en- gineer from one of the greenhouse building concerns go over the house for von. and then do as he says regard- ins the heat. This is very important, meaning success or failure. The charge for his s.t\ ice will be moderate, and will be money well spent. Then. to... you want to see that you repair all broken glass, that your ventilators are tuned up so that they open evenly, and you want to lest the house for temporal ures. as it mav be necessary to break up the ventilators into different lengths to give vmi proper temperatures anil air for roses. Also make sure von take out all glass that has too long a lap, cut Off tl'i fending part, and replace. Also rip down any lean-to that mav be built on the front, that is. the south side of the house, so that the roses will get all the sun- lighl possible. It would also be to advantage to paint Die house white inside next summer to make it as light as possible, and it will be necessary to go over the house with some preparation on the outside to seal it tight, so that there will be no leaks to drip down on the plants all the time. There will be more notes in Houthtltitre every now and then, and if there is anything further that I can do for you. I shall he pleased to do so. 246 II () HT I .CULT UK E March 15, 1919 HORTICULTURE VOL. XXIX MARCH 15. 1919 NO. 11 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Beach 893 ADVERTISING RATES: Per inch, 30 inches to page $1.25 Discount on Contracts for consecntlve Insertions, as follows : One month (4 times), 5 per cent.; three months US times), 10 per cent.; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (62 times), >0 per cent. Pagre and half page space, not consecutive, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, 12.00, To Canada, $i.,'.o. Bntered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at th« Post Offlc* at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— Growing Roses in Old Soil— Arthur C. RuzickaL 245 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS: National Publicity Campaign — A Movement in the Right Direction 247 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: Chicago Florists Club — Florists' Club of Washington, Z. D. Blackistone, portrait — Stamford Horticultural Society — Holyoke and Northampton Florists' and Gardeners' Club — Nassau County Horticultural Society — Illinois State Florists' Association 248-249 OBITUARY— Daniel F. Sweeney 249 IN MEMORIAM 249 CARNATIONS, IDEALS, SUCCESS— M. J. Brinton... 250 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: A Pleasing Flower Basket — Illustrated 251 Flowers by Telegraph 256 Have You Contributed? — Henry Penn 257 New Flower Stores 261 ARNOLD ARBORETUM BULLETIN— Draft Conifers. 252 SEED TRADE: The Mailing of Catalogues — European Seed In- formation 254 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Rochester, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Washington 259 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: Chicago, St. Louis, Rochester, Washington 261 MISCELLANEOUS: Personal 247 A New Spraying Schedule to Control San Jose Scale 251 Catalogues Received 254 New Corporations 261 How to Control the Onion Thrips 262 News Notes 262-263 Visitors' Register 263 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 263 The eves of American Horticul- What will Secretary turists are now on Secretary D. Houston do? f. Houston. Will he make propter amendment to Quaran- tine 37 or will he cause reasonable postponement of its application? Horticulture believes that the proper course would be to rescind Quarantine 37 and to- frame a in ™ quarantine againsi such plants and such little known sections of the world as are known to be danger- ous. Tins is ill,' mti'ii! of the ad which gives Secretary Houston the power to establish plant quarantine. If his subordinates in office have mis-read or misconstrued the act. we have confidence that the Secretary will not hesitate to make suitable correction, of their unwarrant- able and in our opinion, illegal action. A recent advertisement for a topo- The landscape graphical draftsman in a daily news- outlook paper of an eastern city brought over twenty replies. Of these over half were from men of high ability — men who had formerly commanded large salaries, but who owing to present stagnation in their line of work were eager to get em- ployment at any rate that would cover absolute cost of living. Of course there has been practically no devel- opment of large private estates, nor building of the more pretentious class of private residences for several years — the cost of building material and lal>or has been pro- hibitive, hence the unemployment of these men of high- ly specialized and technical training from the l>eginning of war conditions. Horticulture perceives . that a change for the better is imminent. Owners of estates are already taking in hand work which has been deferred for two or three years and there are many contemplated new residences awaiting only less excessive cost of ma- terial and labor for construction. That the present year will show substantial improvement over the past two, seems now assured — the resiliency of the great Ameri- can people is already apparent and it behooves every florist and even- nurseryman to set his house in order for a decade at least of increasing prosperity. With the deprivation of so much of Resourcefulness his raw material from abroad in the form of forcing plants, lily-of-the- valley, etc., due tp war conditions and the possibility of future exclusion of the same, the florist is looking about to see with what if anything he may at least partially cover his losses and prepare himself to save his business. The task we admit is no easy one. and will prove too great for many now well-to-do florists who will find themselves powerless to provide substitute material, which in fact does not exist, in this country. The action of a few scientific zealots in thus jeopardizing interests, which have resulted from years of patient labor and sav- ing seems to be of no consequence to these men who appear to be much more desirous to magnify their po- sitions in the government service than to serve the pub- lic well. Many herbaceous plants and shrubs are being used now which were hardly considered by growers a few years ago. It takes time, however, to bring such ma- terial to the perfection necessary for market purposes — it also takes time to get acquainted with profitable meth- ods of handling such plants as well as to adopt our facilities to suit the new methods required for their suc- cessful cultivation. Let us hope that at least some re- lief mav vet come from the obnoxious Quarantine 37. March 15, 1919 HORTICULTURE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. It has been a matter for comment that but few growers have, so far, subscribed to the Publicity Campaign Fund, although they are as much, or even more, interested in an increased sale of their products as wholesaler or retailer. In this connection, the fol- lowing letter from A. L. Miller, the well-known florist and nurseryman of Jamaica, New York, is timely: "Enclosed please find my check for $100, my subscription to the National Publicity Campaign. I am greatly pleased to subscribe this amount toward the uplifting of our business. I cannot understand why so many of the growers are lax in helping this cause. In other lines of business, the manufacturers bear the main cost of the advertising. As in our line the grower is really the manufacturer, he should likewise be the chief adver- tiser, and here is a splendid chance for him to help himself. The society did wonderfully well last year, and should have no trouble in exceeding the mark set this year by at least one half. With best wishes for good luck, "Yours very truly, A. L. Miller." Mr. Miller's argument is sound, and admits of no contradiction. All grow- ers are vitally interested in our ef- fort to stimulate the movement of flowers. Whenever there are gluts in the flower markets the growers suffer, and with a greater demand for flowers there should be no gluts. We need the utmost support of the growers this year, as it is the object of the Publicity Committees to raise $100,000. As readers were informed last week, the members of these com- mittees and our Executive Board are very sanguine as to a successful issue for the campaign this year, and have backed up their personal views with their increased subscriptions. When such a man as Philip Breitmeyer of Detroit thinks that his subscription of $50 per month to the fund is not too much for the returns he reasonably expects every shadow of doubt as to the wisdom of subscribing should be removed from the mind of the florist who is hesitating to pledge his $10 to $25 per year for the same benefits. When helping the fund florists should help themselves also by using the different direct aids supplied by our Promotion Bureau. The slogan, "Say It With Flowers," cannot be used too much. Have it painted on your delivery wagons and cars, as many of the largest and most prominent flor- ists in our big cities are doing. All shipping tags, wrapping paper, boxes, checks and stationery should carry it. The glass sign, or the transfer signs, should be displayed in or on store windows. In our forthcoming magazine advertisements the direction will be inserted: "Buy your Flowers from the Florists displaying this sign, 'Say It With Flowers.' " It is there- fore very important that this' sign be obtained at once if it is not already on display. Our Promotion Bureau is now putting into stock a large quan- tity of these signs, contracted for some time ago, so that all orders can be filled promptly. Florists who use lantern slides for projection in moving picture theatres will be interested in some additions to the set already supplied. Look for a description of them in the March number of "The Journal of the Socie- ty of American Florists," or write to the secretary about them. The campaign work is now being vigorously pushed. The greater the support we get from those it is to benefit, the greater the push. Don't leave this support to the proverbial "George"; he has done his part. The following subscriptions have been received and are in addition to those previously announced, annually for four years unless otherwise stated: Joseph Cleirico. 876 Manor St.. Lancas- ter. Pa.. $3: John R. Shreiner, R. F. D„ Lancaster, Pa., $5: II. B. Weaver, Bird in Hand, Pa.. $5: Chas. B. Herr, Strasbnrg. Pa., $5; N. Dugan, Winfleld. Kan., $5; Platteville Floral Co., Platteville, Wis.. $7; C. B. Thompson & Co., Louisville. Ky.. $25; John Mlesen, Elmhurst, N. Y., $i> ; Fictz- Taber Mfg. Co., 11 No. Water St., New Bedford, Mass.. $5. Second Sub. for Four Years — Amos Rohrer, Strashurg, Pa., $5; The Flower Shop, 112 So. Morton Ave.. Okmulgee, okla.. $5: K. Pederson, 36 "Wrongslde" Charlotte St.. St. John, N. IV. $12. For one Y'ear — Ira II. Lanilis. Paradise, Lang Co., Pa.. $5; Edw. Rlaiiimser, Niles Center. 111.. $2: Amos Rohrer. Strasbnrg. Pa.. $r>; Walter R. Denlinger. Vintage, Lang Co., Pa., $5; E. P. Hostetter. Man- helin. Pa., $5; Norman E. Stauffer, R. F. D. No. 3, Lancaster, Pa., $5; Fred Spinner, Lititz, Pa., $5; Fred Rouf & Sons, 619 So. Queen St., Lancaster, Pa., $5; Lemon S. Landis, 1202 E. King St., Lancaster, Pa.. $5. Additional Sub. for One Year — Huddart Floral Co., Salt Lake City, Utah, $10. Total, $139.00. Previously reported, $32,221.50. Grand total, $32,360.50. John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York. A MOVEMENT IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. Following is a copy of a letter sent to each state vice-president of the S. A. F. & O. H., by President Ammann: It is my sincere belief that the Board of Directors, at the recent meet- ing in Detroit, launched a movement that will give our State Vice-Presi- dents an opportunity, such as they never had before, to be of real service in boosting the S. A. F. & O. H. The plan is as follows: First: To have a State Florists' As- sociation organized in every State in the Union. Second: To secure enough mem- bers in both the State Association and the S. A. F. & O .H. to make the State President eligible to serve as a Director on the National Board. Third: The job of perfecting such State Organization is up to the State Vice-President, and he is also to as- sist a Committee consisting of: Joseph Hill, Richmond, Ind., Chairman, Chas. E. Critchell, C. C. Pollworth, in mak- ing an estimate of the number of mem- bers required for the State, based up- on the number of floral establish- ments in the State, to make the State President eligible to serve on the Na- tional Board. This committee is to report to the convention in August. I sincerely hope you will see the great value of this organization plan, both for your State and for the National body, and will heartily co-operate with the above committee. Yours truly, J. F. Ammanx. PERSONAL. Geo. Hewitt is now foreman at Wyndhurst Gardens, Lenox, Mass. He formerly was employed at Bran- ford Farms, Groton, Conn. James Neil, formerly employed at Staatsburg, N. Y., has accepted the position of superintendent of the J. L. Thompson estate, Toledo, O. The engagement is announced of Miss Ethel Nechtovice of 449 Walnut street, Roxbury, to Charles J. Sloane of the firm of A. Sloane & Sons, flor- ists, in Hobbs building, Davis square. 248 (I 0 HTI C ULTUKE -March 15, 1919 CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB The regular March meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club was held on the 6th at the Hotel Randolph, president A. J. Zech presiding. The following applications were made for membership: Florence Keenan, 1306 E. 63rd St., Roy White, 2544 N. Clark St.; Michael Kedden, 820 W. 55th St.; B. E. Gould, Glenview, 111. ; Richard J. Gould, Glenview, 111. ; Peter Hoefeld, 172 N. Wabash Ave.; D. F. Simonds, 1917 Harrison St.; John Curres, 1457 Thorne Ave.; Arthur G. Eichel, 4226 N. Crawford Ave.; Chas. Grabig, 1843 Irving Park Boul.; F. W. Elverson, New Brighton, Pa.; Andrew Chronis, Adams & Wabash Ave Reports were made by the following chairman of committees: T. E. Wal- ters for the Good of the Club, F. Lautenschlager for advertising, and M. Barker for transportation to Cham- paign for the 111. State Florists' As- sociation meeting and a special com- mittee with resolutions on the deaths of four members who have passed away since the new year. A. Lange reported for the publicity committee that $426.00 was spent in advertising St. Valentine's Day. C. W. Johnson reported the change in the date of the meeting of the American Carnation Society and the completion of arrangements with the La Salle Hotel for the meeting in Jan. 1920. The committee is to be retained till after the meeting. The resignations of S. S. Skidelsky of Philadelphia and H. E. Philpott of Winnepeg were ac- cepted. There were a number of exhibits which were judged by Geo. Asmus, A. C. Craig and A. Lange. Grass growing heads exhibited by H. R. Hughes were given honorable mention and the same was awarded a display of St. Patrick's Day and Eas- ter novelties by Poehlman Bros. Co. A suitable remembrance was ordered sent to H. N. Bruns who was ill in the Robert Burns Hospital. An interesting address was made by Mr. Duffield of the Chicago Association of Commerce. A recommendation by Walter F. Amling that ladies should be invited to become members of the club was well received. A very interesting paper was read by Peter Pearson on his experience in growing bulbs of which he is now making a specialty with marked suc- cess. FLORISTS' CLUB OF WASHINGTON Z. D. Blackistone was re-elected president at the March meeting of the club held at the S. S. Pennock store. Other officers are Geo. E. Anderson, vice-president. Win. F. Gude, treas- urer, E. P. Rodman, secretary, and George Field and Capt. W. H. Ernest, executive committee. The secretary gave an account of the recent meeting of the Federal Horticultural Board and the S. A. F. & O. H., and Nurserymen's Association, A. W. Machen explained the method by which the florists should make out their income tax re- turns and answered many questions. Z. D. Blackistone President Florists' Club of Washington He was given a rising vote of thanks. Geo. C. Shaffer was appointed chair- man of a committee to make arrange- ments for the April meeting at which the officers for 1919 will be installed and a banquet given. Edward S. Schmid and Geo. E. Anderson will as- sist him. The following applications for membership were received; J. Harper Hetherington, R. J. Lacy, J. D. Blackistone, J. J. Bickings and Geo. A. Comley. The officers of the Syracuse Rose Society for 1919 are as follows: president, Dr. E. M. Mills; secretary, E. A. Bates; treasurer, Geo. E. Thorpe. The Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society. Madison, N. J., has elected the following officers for 1919: president, Otto Koch; vice-president. S. Golding; secretary, Edw. Reagan; treasurer, Wm. H. Duckham. STAMFORD HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY The regular monthly meeting of this society was held Friady, March 7th, at Moose Hall, and if the mem- bers attended every meeting as well as they did this one, it will become necessary for the society to look for a larger meeting place. A committee of three was appointed to make a protest to the Federal Horticultural Board at Washington in regard to the embargo on nursery stock. Three new members were elected and four appli- cations received. The following ex- hibits were awarded prizes: Carna- tion seedling and Carnation Rose Pink, gard. M. J. Quirk, highly com- mended; Carnations Benora and En- chantress Supreme, gard. Adam Peterson, cultural certificate; Carna- tion Washburn, gard. Wm. Morrow, vote of thanks. L. C. Root, who has been in the bee keeping business for over fifty years, entertained the members with -a very instructive talk, after which he an- swered in detail many questions raised by the members. Mr. Root proved to be a walking encyclopedia and the members gave him a well de- served rousing vote of thanks. G. C. B. HOLYOKE AND NORTHAMPTON FLORISTS' & GARDENERS' CLUB. The regular meeting was held March 4th, with H. E. Downer, Smith College Plant House, Northampton, Mass. There was a good attendance, with President Keyes in the chair. There was a lengthy discussion on the pro- hibition of plant importations after June 1st, which brought out much criticism. Members who had not writ- ten a protest to their local congress- man were urged to do so immediate'y. The awards for exhibits were as fol- lows: H. E. Downer, white azalea, 85 points, which won the monthly prize: Gallivan Bros., sweet peas, 75 points: F. D. Keyes & Son. Primula obconica, 73 points. The judges were E. J. Canning, G. W. Thornley and E. Hennessey. NASSAU COUNTY HORTICULTUR- AL SOCIETY The 12th annual dinner of the so- ciety was held at the Glen Head Ho- tel on Wednesday, Feb. 26th, with an attendance of over one hundred. The dinner committee, consisting of Messrs. Ernest J. Brown, Ernest West- .March 15, 1919 II 0RT1CULTU HE 249 lake and John W. Everitt, deserved much credit for theii efforts. Presi- dent Joseph Adler presided, and the toasts were responded to by Chas. H. Totty. Madison, N. J., James H. Cocks, James McCarthy, J. Walker, P. W. Popp, R. Frank Bowne, John C. F. Davis. especially in the great publicity cam- paign. Receipts for annual dues were $40 No life memberships were taken out the past year. THE ILLINOIS STATE FLORISTS- ASSOCIATION. At the meeting March 11-12, at Ur- bana, 111., Secretary J. F. Ammann, presented the following report: The year 1918 surely has gone down in history as the most eventful of our generation. Many homes have been shattered; many a business man has gone out of existence. The florists of this state have suffered and sacrificed along with others. When we stop to think th-it one-tenth of the men, sent out for the greatest war came from Illinois, we have much to be proud of. No doubt when the records of this war are com- pleted. it will also be shown that Illi- nois was among the foremost states in all the war activities. The patriotic expressions and actions of our state's chief executive are to be comment indeed. Considering all the florists have, had to contend with in the way of iuel and labor shortage, we can readily con- gratulate ourselves on the splendid condition in which we find our busi- ness. As Illinois stood before the war, and as she so nobly responded during the war, so let us now strive, in the re- construction, to keep her in the front rank in floriculture as well as in her ever spreading ideal for humanity and liberty. We have no individual record of those of our members, or members of their families, who entered the serv- ice. So let us be content to have them on the Honor Roll and Service Flag of our Great State. Reports in general of trade condi- tions throughout the state were never any better and prospects are very good for a bright future in our business. There is a movement on foot in the S. A. F. & O. H. to organize a State Florists' Association in every State in the Union. With a view of having the President of each State Association made an affiliated member of the National Board of Directors, subject. of course, to the paid up membership in both the National and State bodies. This should be of interest to the florists of every State in the Union, as it will help to tie up each individual with the work of the National Asso- ciation. This will be of great value. PRUNE GRAPE VINES With the approach of spring it is very important that all grapevines and other small fruits be pruned, sprayed, and given proper attention. Grapes especially need attention at this time. If the vines have not been pruned, do not delay but prune them at once. If the pruning is put off too long the vines will bleed and lose their vitality. There are two or three methods for pruning grapevines, but the main es- sential is to prune back the lateral branches that were formed last year, leaving about three or four buds; also, if the number of these branches is too great, they should be thinned out and only the stronger ones left. The fruit is borne on the new wood formed during the early springtime, and the old wood simply serves as a basis for the production of this new wood. If the vines are left without pruning, a great number of new branches will be formed, the vines will be too thick, and the fruit small and inferior. It is a good plan to spray the grapevines with a commercial lime sulphur solution, at the rate of one part to nine parts of water. This spray to be applied before the buds start. Later, after the fruit has set, make two sprayings with Bordeaux mixture consisting of 1 pound of copper sul- phate 1'/, pounds fresh stone lime, and 12 gallons of water. The copper sul- phate should be dissolved in about 6 gallons of water, and at the same time the lime should be slaked in a little water, then diluted to 6 gallons, and the two solutions poured together and used immediately. This spray will go a long way toward preventing rot and mildew of the grapes. A very simple method of protecting grapes from rot is to place a 2-pouml bag over each bunch, tying the bag around the stem of the bunch by means of a short piece of string. The bunches of grapes will develop in these paper bags and will be protected not only from decay but also from bees and other insects. Daniel F. Sweeney. Daniel F. Sweeney, for several years an employee of McGee & Geary, flor- ists, Salem. Mass., passed away March 3d. He was a faithful and conscien- tious worker and a lover of flowers. He is survived by his widow and two children. In Memoriam 1 have known Mr. Stewart for twenty-five years and I know from his past service, how much we shall miss him In our Trade Councils, his advice and his presence was ever to be cherished. In his going, the family, the trade and the world has had a loss. May heaven be his reward. J. F. Ammann. Edwardsville, 111. " Floriculture loses one of its most ardent admirers in the death of Mr. Wm. J. Stewart. There were few men better posted in floriculture than he was. The kindly spirit with which he was endowed and which he so will- inging extended to all, will be remem- bered by many who were so fortunate to have known him. It was my good pleasure to have known him for over forty years, and I enjoyed with others, the good which he so freely gave to all. Peace be with him, and with his dear family. Philip Breitmeyer. Detroit, Mich. I just learned of Mr. Stewart's death upon my return from the South and want to take this first opportunity to express my sympathy. Since losing my own father a few years ago I feel that I am better able to share in the sorrow of others. And I know what a great loss Mr. Ste- wart's death must be not only to his own family but to his wide circle of friends and to the entire trade in gen- eral. I have always taken a great deal of interest in Mr. Stewart's work and I realize how greatly handicapped Horticulture must now be without his able guidance. David Burpee. Philadelphia, Pa. It had been my pleasure to meet Mr. Stewart in Boston once, and never in all my life have I ever met such a whole-hearted and all round good fellow, and I can imagine how his friends in Boston and elsewhere who had a better opportunity to know and mix with him than I had will feel. Men of such unselfish principle as he was are mighty scarce and far be- tween, and his going leaves a vacant place hard to fill, and what a beautiful world this would be to live in if there were more such men as William J. Stewart, irrespective of his power and abilities as Editor in Chief of Hortu I'MiRE and his wide knowledge and experience in all that pertains to the beautiful. I liked him as a man. Patrick Foy. Roanoke, Va. ■."'I ii o i; T i c r lt i i: i March 15. 1919 CARNATIONS, IDEALS, SUCCESS Paper by M. J. Brinton, Read Before the Florist Club of Philadelphia at its March Meeting By way of introduction I wish to say. I cannot assume the responsibil- ity of telling this gathering how to grow such flowers as you have here on the exhibition table. I want to omit soils, temperatures, antidotes for in- sect and other enemies. What I wish to say is of the man who grows them, handles them and even uses them. The history of the Divine flower, from its birth through all the varied degrees of its development as it stands before you this evening, has been re- hearsed, discussed and ably described before this club. There may be recent discoveries of means for propagation and cultural methods of which I am not familiar and of which some of you have not yet heard. I shall have to leave it to him who does know to tell you of them. Where it has been my privilege to see this flower at its best, success has been attained by methods that are common knowledge to most of you. This word "Success'' has varied meanings. What does it mean to you? Analyze it from your individual view- point. Is it the volume of worldly possessions alone that you or your neighbor have been able to accumu- late? Suppose we grant that this is the ordinary conceplion of its mean- ing. Therefore, any man, who has been able to maintain an economic bal- ance throughout his life, is a success to a greater or less degree. A 50-50 man represents the lowest degree of success on this basis for our rating: he has been able to quit square. Statis- tics reveal some startling records rel- ative to human effort and its relation to this balance. To the Insurance companies, with their perfected organizations and their intimate knowledge of the personal affairs of millions of us. we can refer for these facts. Beginning with a hun- dred average men. age 25; we find, thirty-five years later, thirty-six are dead, fifty-three are dependent on rel- atives or charty, six are self-support- ing, and five are well-off. When all have passed over the Great Divide, sixty-seven had been dependent upon someone else to defray funeral ex- penses, and only five had estates ex- ceeding $5,000. This is not. a particularly cheerful outlook for the young man who is just getting well started at 25. What is the cause of this condition? Is it lack of education? Is it because we are not willing to make the per- sonal sacrifice to be in this select class of 5 per cent? Are we over-ambitious and take risks that can break or cripple us. if we have erred in judg- ment? Are we too easily influenced by salos agencies, regardless of the method used to reach our pocket- books? In answer to your question, 'What has this to do with carnations?" I shall reply, — that the rudiments of success are not materially different in the production of this article of trade from that of any other. — It is the fore- seeing and forestalling of the factors that hinder the highest development. It is the man who can check his troubles when they are in their in- fancy.— Almost any of us can effect some sort of a cure, even though the cure be as bad as the disease, but it is the maintaining of conditions that do not require a cure, that give us the best and most consistent returns. While in the growing of carnations there are seasons and elements over which we do not have control, and at times I have tried to excuse myself for not getting better results for these reasons, but when I see all kinds of houses and soils and seasons produc- ing splendid results, I feel that finally it is the man. I recently looked over probably 12,000 plants of "White Per- fection" that seemed to leave little to ask for. Some of us thought this va- riety had passed on to the list of dis- cards. "The cause of success is in the fellow who succeeds." The production and trial of new va- rieties is interesting, is essential and supplies us with something to look for- ward to; it adds charm to the work. However, as I look back to the days of "Grace Wilder" and "Portia", and even to "La Purity" and "Edwardsii", I be- lieve it to be best to try out the new candidates for favor in a limited way until their value is pretty well estab- lished. I shall not recall some of the notable instances where much her- alded varieties have become strewn on the rocks of shy bloomers, weak stem, poor color, broken calyx and bad keep- ers. There is another kind of success: it may be associated with material suc- cess, but not necessarily to any marked degree. It is the acheiving of an ideal, — the realizing of the men- tal conception that we regard as a standard of excellence. Cannot it also be the answering to a hope? Allow me to cite "Mrs. C. W. Ward", "Matchless" and the master- pieces from the hands of Fisher and Dorner. Can we not look to these for the answer to a hope as it applies to our subject for this evening? Do we not all owe a debt of gratitude to the patience and skill of selection that has produced these and other varieties which have stood the test? It is the services of these lovers of the beauti- ful that we value too little. It is their assembling of the qualities and beau- ties usually seen in different individ- uals of their kind, eliminating almost everything defective, that has set these men apart from the rest of us. These are our super-men. Their efforts have not been confined to limited hours. The joy of realizing the ideal holds them to years of painstaking care and attention. Probably he. who has his heart in his work and whose ambitions are not too largely guided by a mercenary re- turn, feels most keenly the last analy- sis of this word success, "The attain- ment of one's aims and the realization of one's personal possibilities." Every one has his ideals on some subject and "it is the faculties of the human mind that are the tools to pro- duce them." We are living in a period of all kinds of extreme, idealistic sugges- tions. The hybridizer has his mental picture of his perfect flower or fruit; the mechanical genius, his flawless ma- chine; the politician, a satisfied con- stituency; the statesman, with his Ideals of Government and control; the libertine, who wants no restraint at all; the social student with his Ideal of Democracy, who says the masses have the right to decide and deter- mine. Have the knocks of business life made some of us too practical? Some- times I feel that within it all, so many of us have become the foot-ball for the others. From the beginning there have been leaders of men, and let us hope until the end there may be those whose sight and vision are not clouded and whose will is unyielding in the de- fense of the just reward of diligent service and of the home — the social center. The super-man is not selected or chosen; he asserts himself in every field of effort. This is part of the florist business; it is part of every business and ours in particular. The product of our work is dedicated to the expression and preservation of life's richest sentiments centered around a stabilized home. The pendulum of human events swings with the ideals of our super- men, and he who can absorb the shocks is the man that succeeds. The experimentor and theorist are abroad. I think they must have had a hand in the new import rulings: few of us are such specialists that we are not effected to a greater or less de- gree by these decisions. Anything we can do for each other will be beneficial, our interests are mutual; there can be no store or wholesaler without the grower, and very few growers without these dis- tributing agencies. Co-operation spells success. What lesson can we gain from our trials of the recent past? We were then confronted by rulings, the wis- dom of which I do not question, and conditions that discouraged us all, closing up some of the weaker ones en- tirely. Let us look forward and be- lieve difficulties are not made to break us; every trying situation we can over- come strengthens us for a harder one. It is the weeding out process that never ends. We have learned that the man who can stay in the game has been and will be rewarded for his de- termination. There has been much comment in our trade papers and elsewhere as to the effect of high prices. Probably each view-point represented the selfish March 15, 1919 HORTICULTUI! E 251 interest of the individual to some de- gree. Was it not a natural condition governed by cause and effect? The old law of supply and demand has in the past eventually been the price regu- lator, and is it not safe for the present and future? Cannot our own public- ity in criticism of high prices drive more customers from the counter than all other causes? Why not a united front, facing together the true situa- tion? There is a conservation that is not narrow or prejudiced, and there is a liberalism that is not reckless. The future is a problem for which no one has the answer. Let us be con- servatively optimistic in believing there has been no time when the need and opportunity has been greater for us to go steadily forward. In the ab- sence and shortage of some items, make the best use of what there is to work with, filling our empty benches with whatever there is at hand, in the faith, that, if well done, the public will value it. The conflicting ideals of a radical, restless, unsettled people, need at this hour all the soothing, sweetening, in- spiring influences that have been given to us to mellow them. Let us do it with flowers. Success will follow him who is unafraid. A PLEASING FLOWER BASKET. A NEW SPRAYING SCHEDULE TO CONTROL SAN JOSE SCALE A new spraying schedule for the control of San Jose scale, designed to eliminate the expense of one spray- ing by combining the dormant and first summer sprays in apple orchards, is announced by T. J. Talbert of the University of Missouri College of Agriculture. The dormant or San Jose scale spray consisting of commercial lime- sulphur, testing 33 degrees Baume, may be applied to apple trees at a dilution of 1 to 7 or 1 to 8 after growth starts and up until the cluster buds separate and the pink petals of the flower buds begin to show, without material injury to the leaves or flower buds. If this strong spray is applied after the leaves are out and when the buds begin to show their petals, it takes the place of the so- called cluster-bud or first summer spray. It therefore eliminates the cost of labor and materials for one summer application in apple orchards infected with San Jose scale. Mr. Talbert admits that this recom- mendation is not in harmony with es- tablished spraying schedules for the control of San Jose scale. Most au- thorities advise that this concentrated spray be used only during the dormant period of the apple tree. A few later publications state, however, that the fruit grower should wait until the buds swell or growth starts in order to obtain the best results. None states, however, that the so-called dor- mant spray for the control of San Jose scale may be applied to apple trees at a later stage of development, without severe injury. In fact it has been the general opinion of entomologists and horticulturists that this strong lime- % Progressive florists are constantly striving to keep out of the ruts which so many get into in their floral work and in the material used. Beautiful as a well-arranged basket of roses, carnations, violets or other staple florists' flowers may be, yet the use of the same things continuously soon becomes monotonous and the public are always disposed to favor anything out of the ordinary as a change. The basket shown in our illustration has the pleasing quality of uniqueness combined with simplicity. Ixias, Olivias and adiantum are the material used and it is to be presumed that the color of the basket and the handle ribbon were in proper harmony with the tints of the flowers used. How fine it would be if we only could re- produce these floral pictures in their natural colors, for color combination is in many cases their strongest fea- ture. The ingenuity and taste exer- cised by the manufacturers of flower baskets in recent years and the enter- prise of the dealers in such supplies have been a great help to the florist, furnishing him with the wherewithal for the production of artistic efforts that otherwise would be practically- impossible. sulphur solution could not be applied just before the fruit blooms appear without danger of serious injury to the leaves and flower buds. The fact that the lime sulphur spray for the control of San Jose scale can be used after growth begins and up until the first blossoms appear should be of great value to fruit growers who for any reason have neglected to ap- ply the spray during the dormant season. Since it is necessary that the work de done carefully to insure against un- favorable results, Mr. Talbert suggests that the grower try the new schedule on a small block of trees this spring. If he finds he has done the work prop- erly the schedule can then be adopted for practice over the orchard gener- ally next year. The strong spray ap- plied at the time recommended is very effective in killing San Jose scale. The late concentrated spray has also been found to be of great value in controll- ing aphids or plant lice, oyster-shell scale, surfy scale. Forbes' scale, spring canker worm, bud moth and other sap sucking and leaf eating insects. This strong solution is also effective in con- trolling apple scab and it is believed to be an important application against other fungous diseases such as Illinois canker, black rot, etc. 252 HORTICULTURE .March 15, 1919 ARNOLD ARBORETUM BULLETIN. Dwarf Conifers. Of many of the cone-bearing trees there are abnormal dwarf forms, and a few conifers are naturally dwarf shrubs. The former are of different origin; most of them are seedlings, some have grown from buds on branches of large trees, and others have been produced by exposure to excessive cold and high winds, and these when transferred to more favor- able surroundings often lose their dwarf habit. A good example of a dwarf of the last class is the depauper- ate Larch which grows at the timber line on Mt. Fugi in Japan. Seedlings of this little plant raised in the Ar- boretum twenty-five years ago are now nearly of the same size as the seed- lings of the trees of the Japanese valleys raised at the same time. In the sandy swamps of Prince Edward Island Black Spruces not more than two feet high produce cones and fer- tile seeds, and near the timber line of the White Mountains it is possible to walk on dwarf mats of the Balsam Fir which lower down on these mountains is a tall tree. Transferred to better soil where the winter climate is iess severe these alpine and boreal dwarfs would soon assume the tree habit of the species. Dwarfs of some species, however, which evidently owe their habit to environment, retain the dwarf habit when transferred to more favor- able surroundings. Such dwarfs are some of the forms of the European Pinus montana from high altitudes and some dwarf forms of Junipers which reproduce the dwarf form in their seedlings. Seedling dwarfs have been produced by many different species, but they are naturally most numerous in species which have been largely raised in nurseries where seed- lings are carefully watched and ab- normal forms are preserved. It is not surprising, therefore, that trees like the eastern Arbor Vitae and the Nor- way Spruce have produced many such forms in nurseries as few other cone- liearing trees have been so largely raised from seed. It is only In recent years that dwarf conifers have attracted much atten- tion, for Loudon in his "Arboretum et Fruticetum Botanicum," published in 1838 enumerates only ten. These are two dwarf forms of Pinus montana, two forms of the Norway Spruce, a dwarf Cedar of Lebanon, a dwarf Red Cedar (Juniperus rirginiana), a pros- trate form of Juniperus sabina, and two dwarf forms of Juniperus com- munis. He knew no dwarf Arbor Vitae, Chamaecyparis, Hemlock, or dwarf form of Abies. Beissner in the second edition of his "Handbuch der Nadelholzkunde," published in 1899. enumerates one hundred and four dwarf conifers in thirty-one species; of these twenty-five are forms of the Norway Spruce, eight are forms of Lawson's Cypress {Chamaecyparis Cawsoniana) , and eight are forms of the Arbor Vitae of the eastern United States. In addition to the plants enumerated by Beissner there are a few which originated in this country and which do not appear to have been known to him. There is a good but by no means a complete collection of dwarf conifers in the Arboretum, for it is difficult to keep track of the new forms which ap- pear in the nurseries where large numbers of conifers are raised from seed and are often given names with- out descriptions, and some dwarfs like those of Lawson's Cypress and the Chinese Arbor Vitae are not hardy here. The Arboretum collection Is much visited, however, by nurserymen for there is now a demand for these plants, which have their uses in small gardens and are less happily planted in making low banks of foliage about the base of suburban cottages. Perhaps the handsomest of the dwarf conifers in the Arboretum col- lection is a form of the Japanese Pinus densiflora (var. umbraeulifera) . This is a wide, vase-shaped plant which in Japanese gardens is often ten feet high and broader than high. The leaves are of a bright cheerful green and comparatively small plants flower and produce minute cones. Among the fourteen or fifteen dwarf forms of the Norway Spruce none is hand- somer than one of the varieties de- scribed by Louden in 1839 (var. I'lunbrasiliana). This is a low, very compact, round-topped bush which rarely grows more than three feet high but spreads to a diameter much greater than its height. The plant li said to have originated on the Molra estate near Belfast, Ireland, toward the end of the eighteenth century and to have been carried to England by Lord Clanbrasil for whom it was named. Equally good is the variety nana which has a flatter top and does not grow as tall as the Clanbrasiliana but spreads into a broad bush. The subglobose var. Gregoriana and the variety prostrata are interesting plants. Some of the dwarf Norway Spruces, especially the variety Ellwan- gcriana, have a tendency at the end of a few years to form a vigorous leading shoot and eventually to be- come arborescent. Two dwarfs originated in the Ar- boretum in 1874 among seedlings of Pieea pungens, the Colorado Blue Spruce and Abies lasiocarpa. The original plant of the former is now seven feet high and ten or twelve feet in diameter, and has so far escaped the loss of branches which disfigures this Spruce after it is thirty years old. Although well worth the attention of lovers of dwarf conifers, Pinus pun- gens compacta is little known beyond the limits of the Arboretum. The seed- ling of Abies lasiocarpa retained its dwarf habit for many years but h&! now begun to grow more vigorously and to assume the typical habit of the species. The dwarf of the European Silver Fir (Abies Picea compacta) be- haves here in the same way and after a few years grows out of Its dwarf habit. There is in the collection a small plant of a dwarf of Abies con- color which is very compact, but It is too soon to speak of Its value. The well known dwarf of the Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea var. hudsonica) la a real dwarf only a few inches high. A number of seedling forms of the White Pine (Pinus Rtrobus) and of the Scotch Pine (Pinus sylvestris) are in the collection, but the best known and most generally planted dwarf Pines are the mountain forms of the Euro- pean Pinus montana which appear In the catalogues of nurserymen as Pinut pumilio and P. Mughus. There are many forms of this hardy dwarf; they are broad shrubs with erect or semi- prostrate stems and are rarely more than ten feet high, but often much broader than tall. Seedlings of these plants show great variation in size and habit, and new forms are constantly found in nursery seed-beds. The dwarf form of the Douglas Spruce (Pseudotsuga Douglasii var. globosa) has proved one of the slowest growing of these plants in the Arboretum col- lection. In the common Hemlock of eastern North America the tendency to varia- tion in seedling plants is unusually strong and dwarfs differing in size, shape and vigor are often found in the neighborhood of Hemlock groves. Some of these have been propagated and have received names but as differ- ent names have been used for the same or nearly the same forms it is not now possible, even if it were de- sirable, to distinguish all these dwarf Hemlocks by name. Among the seedlings of the Arbor Vitae of eastern North America are found some of the handsomest of the dwarf conifers. There is a large col- lection of abnormal forms of this tree in the Arboretum collection and among them none are better than those called "Little Gem," compacta and Hoveyi. Seedlings of the Jap- anese Retinosporas (Chamaecyparis obtusa and pisifera) show, too, a great tendency to variation. One of the March- 15, 1919 II o KT I C U LT U K K 253 handsomest of these forms is <7. oh/u.sa nana, a compact, pyramidal, slow- growing plant. The largest specimen In the collection Is now about eight feet tall. Other forms of C. obtusa are compact mats which show little in- dication of growing more than a few inches high. In the collection there are among others dwarf forms of C. pisifera, plants with yellow-tipped branches and others with yellow and with white leaves and plants of the variety filifera with green and with yellow leaves. Among the Junipers are found some of the most useful dwarf conifers. Some of these are forms of arborescent species and others are natural dwarfs which reproduce themselves from seed. Among the former are three varieties of the so-called Red Cedar of the east- ern states (Juniperus virginiana). One of these (var. globosa) is a com- pact, round-topped bush taller than broad, and in the Arboretum collection where it has been growing, for fifteen years it is about three feet high. The history of this plant is not known at the Arboretum. It came here from Holland and probably originated in a European nursery. The variety Kos- teriana forms a wide open bush with erect and spreading, gracefully arch- ing stems from two to three feet tall. This is an unusually handsome plant which will prove useful for the mar- gins of beds of taller growing conifers. This variety probably also originated In a European nursery. More inter- esting even than these nursery forms of the Red Cedar is a plant which grows on a few wind-swept cliffs on the coast of Maine. Plants of this form are not more than eighteen Inches high, with prostrate stems which spread into dense mats some- times fifteen feet across. These plants bear fertile seeds, and there are seed- lings, grafted plants and young col- lected plants growing in the Arbore- tum, but it is too soon to judge if they will retain the habit of the wild plants when planted in less exposed situations. If this form of the Red CINERARIAS 6 and 7 inch blooming Cinerarias, glorious colors just breaking bnd, $7.00 per dozen crated in pots, safe arrival warranted. I. M. RAYNER, Greenport, N. T. ORCHIDS We 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.Jti FRAMINGHAM, MASS. Young Xittle Zxcc ffarms, We have millions of growing EVERGREEN AND DECIDUOUS TREES complete in grades and sizes. Write for Price List Seedlings and Transplants, Firs, Junipers, Arborvitae, Pines, Spruces, Maples, Ash, Oaks, Lindens, Elms, etc. 15 Beacon St. Dept. C. £. Boston, Mass. '' & American Forestry Go. NURSERY STOCK Fruit and Ornamental Tree*, Shrubs, Small Fruits, Clematis, BTergreeas and Roses. Write for Trade List W. ft T. SMITH COMPANY, GiBiva, N. V. We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development S r-» o \a^ Queen mgtcm €o. jnc. 128 Chambers Street Seedsmen NEW YORK CITY Postal Laws and Regulations, which provides that: "Space should be left on the address side of all mail matter sufficient for a legible address and for all directions permissable thereon; for postage stamps, for postmarking, rating and any words necessary for forwarding or return." It is preferable that all envelopes be made of white paper. When paper of any other color is used, it should be of very light tints of pink, yellow or blue. In every case not less than 3% inches of clear space should be left at the right end of the envelope on the address side in order that there may be ample space for postage stamps, postmarking, address, direc- tions for forwarding or return, etc. Postmasters are requested to take the matter up with their patrons who use envelopes of the kind referred to and advise them of the many objec- tions thereto and the impairment of the efficiency of the postal resulting from their use. The desirability and advantage of mailers using envelopes of uniform size which may be pointed out, and the importance of co-opera- tion in this respect should be em- phasized. To this end it should be suggested that the use of envelopes which do not exceed approximately 4 inches by 9 inches in size and on which ample clear space is left on the right portion of the address side for the address, postage stamps, etc., will serve to accomplish the desired object and result to the advantage of both the mailers and the postal service. The foregoing applies with equal force to the use of advertising cards, folders and similar matter of unusual size or irregular shape as set forth in the instructions of this office in Article 14, page 4, of the February, 1918, Pos- tal Guide, entitled "Use of Large Ad- vertising Cards Objectionable." A. M. DOCKERY, Third Ass't P. M. Gen. EUROPEAN SEED INFORMATION. The seed survey conducted in Great Britain has revealed the fact that with but few exceptions the quantity of each of the kinds of agricultural and garden seeds available this season is greater than that available last season. Even in the case of red clover seed, Great Britain's supply seems to be in excess of its own planting require- ments, and some of the French and Italian seed that had been imported to Great Britain is being exported. Letters and cablegrams from the representatives of the United States Department of Agriculture, who have been in Europe for the past two months, do not indicate that there will be an early active demand in England for any of the seeds com- monly exported by the United States, except meadow fescue seed. It is pos- sible that Russia and a few of the other countries might need a consider- able quantity of our seeds, but by the time transportation, monetary, and other difficulties clear up it is thought that European surpluses of various kinds of seeds gradually will filter into Russia and elsewhere, thereby leaving .March 15, 1919 HORTICULTURE 255 no appreciable opening for American seed. It is understood that the acreage planted to root crop seeds in England is larger than usual, but some of these crops have suffered somewhat from unfavorable weather, which also has had its effect on delaying the thresh- ing of some of the important vegetable seed crops. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Glen Road Iris Gardens, Wellesley, Mass. — Iris seedlings raised by the proprietor, Miss Grace Sturtevant. Sluis & Groot, Enkhuizen, Holland. — General Price List of Vegetable and Agricultural seeds, 1919, with in- structions as to import licenses, etc. Framingham Nurseries, Framing- ham, Mass. — Spring 1919 Trade Price List. A well-arranged, concise list of most desirable evergreens, rhododen- drons, roses, vines, fruit trees, small fruits, etc. Harlan P. Kelsey, Salem, Mass. — Kelsey's Hardy American Plants, Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Specimen Evergreens. Spring, 1919, grown at their Boxford Nursery, Boxford, Mass., and Highland Nursery, Pineola, N. C. A most comprehensive list, illustrated. MICHEL'S NEW CROP Asparagus Plumosus Nanus GKKKMIOUSE GROWN SKKI) 1000 SwiIh. 5000 SeedM. $3.00 13.75 10,000 Seeds. . 25,000 Seeds. . .S'-W.OO . 56.25 I.ATHHOUSE GROWN SEED 1000 Seeds $2.00 5000 Seeds 9.75 10,000 Seeds $18.50 25,000 Seeds 43.75 Special prices on larger quantities. Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. SEND FOR OCR NEW WHOLESALE PRICE LIST IF YOC HAVEN'T A COPY. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 518 MARKET ST., PHILADELPHIA LILY OF THE VALLEY Original Cases containing 1750 Pips, M $22.50; Small Quantities, $2.50 per hundred FOTTLER, F1SKE, RAWSON CO. The Seed Store 12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston Every Reader of "Horticulture" Needs DR. L. H. BAILEY'S BRAND NEW Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture *lx large quarto volumes. More than S.SM paces. M fall page exquisite color plates. M beautiful foil pace halftones. More than 4,000 text engravings. 500 CeUaberaters. 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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. ♦*' The complete set of six volumes, bound In %v* 0>%.** V ■«* decorated buckram, will be delivered to e< you for only S3 down and S3 a month v> «fi 256 II 0 K T 1 C U L T U R E March 15, 1919 IN THE National Capitol It yonr service to deliver Flowers •r Designs ra Order by Tels- rrapb or otherwise. Prompt Sellable Service. GEORGE H. COOKE Connecticut Arc. and I. St. WASHINGTON, D .C. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delirerj 124 TREMONT ST. IM worn. KANSAS CITY Tranifer Yoar Order* to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Floriste' Tele»r»ph Delivery DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders trom any part ol the country to New York City Write or Tele»jraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1652-16SS Colnmbus KOTTMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Alto Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill 78S Out-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. A»«o. 4DAM SERENGER FLORIST mnew!¥reet. BANGOR, MB. We Cover all Points in Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Florist*' 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. Y.— The Rosery, 23 Steuben St. • Albany, N. Y. — Danker. Bangor, Me.— Adam Sekenger, 32 New- bury St. Boston— Tbos. F. Galvtn, 1 Park St. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St Brooklyn, N. Y — 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 McKenzle, 1927 Mass. Ave. Chicago— William J Ave. and 31st St. Smyth, Michigan Gasser Co., Euclid Cleveland, O— J. M. 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. Breltmeyer's Sons, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. East Orange, N. J.— Smith, The Florist Fall River, Mass. — Warburton, 495 New Boston Rd. and 36 N. Main St Fishklll, N. Y— Wood Bros. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Ave. New York— David Clarke's Sons. 2139- 2141 Broadway. 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— Kottmiller, 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., also Vanderbilt Hotel. Omaha, Neb.— Hess & Swoboda, 1415 Farnum St. Philadelphia— Chas. H. Grakelow, Broad St. at Cumberland. _ 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 4- Olson, Inc. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. — F. R. Pier- son Co. Toronto, Can.— J. H. Dnnlop, 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 York— Thos. F, Galvin, Fifth Ave., at 46th St. DARDSFLORIST Established at*!?. E. Cor. of Madison Ave. and 44th St., New York, for 44 Years QUALITY, SERVICE, FAIR PRICES Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery W. S. S. BUY WAR War Saving Stamps SAVING STAMPS Issued by the U. 8. Gov. I0HN BREITMEYER'S — S0NS^= Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We coyer all Michigan point* and t—4 sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. utTIXE BROS CO liV-il ST,.* •CaSHUGTO* DC GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Telegraph Delivery WILSON BROOKLYN ,andTGreeneeAve. NEW YORK 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 Madison Ave. at 48th Street I GUARANTEE SATISFACTION rvi ■ tvi o ■: r* f. t. p. a. THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. ALBANY, N. Y. FLOWER DELIVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery S. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY MN.be. Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asst YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery NO ORDERS ACCEPTED FOB LBM THAN $6.00 DANKER Albany, New York The best of F. T. D. Service always March 15, 1919 HORTICULTURE 257 CHICAGO Send Your Orders to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Florist*' Telegraph Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Deliver* Service THOS. F. GALVIN I NO. MClAf VADlf 561 Fifth Ave. flCWf iUlalV Vanderbllt Hotel DACTAH * Park Street DUO I UW 799 Boylston Street lilmnis tt Stumars ind ill Etstira Points KNOBLE BROTHERS Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery We are well ;jnp);J t3 handle your orders. 1H36 W. 25th Street CLEVELAND, O. fHE 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 order* Members *J F. T, D. Association. Retail Deliveries central Hudson BUer point*, Teletr&phlo Order. WOOD BROS. F181IKILL, N. T. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDKRSON service mean, fresh, sturdy Steek ud prompt deliveries In BUFFALO, LOOKFOBT, MAI1AB4 FALLS ud WHTKBN NEW TOBK. Member Florists' Telecraph Delivery HIGH GRADE PUNTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR UST THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Man. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop IAUT L RAN DALL. FriirtsHs. M— ear rurlttt' Tale* WM»a Denver* HAVE YOU CONTRIBUTED? Walter Scott said "When a man has not a good reason tor doing a thing he has one good reason for letting it alone" and I suppose this must be the reason why so many thousands of florists have not contributed to our campaign fund. We have every reason to believe that many florists would have con- tributed last year but for the fact that it was some hard year. But what have we to say about the past six months? Have we not gone over the top, as it were? Has not the Publicity Cam- paign met with your approval? Has it been objectionable so that it has undignified our noble calling or has it been the means of your losing thousands of dollars of business that you might have had otherwise? If it had done all this you would undoubt- edly have the proper right not to be willing to contribute. But if it had not done all this do you not think it fitting that you too should have dene your share instead of letting your neighbor do it for you. We have a campaign of Publicity that will be a factor for the success of the sale of more flowers for 1919, that you will probably want to know more about. Our Promotion Bureau, under the guidance of John Young, will give in- formation that will create more busi- ness for you than you could possibly get through any other channel. If you are interested in your business get next. It has been said that the secret of success is constancy of pur- pose, and I guess you mean to stick if you will but follow those who are so willing to give, and have proven it in many cases by increasing their sub- scription for the second year. Send in a subscription and you will be amply rewarded. Henry Penn, Chairman, National Publicity Campaign. Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. Deliveries ef Viewers Im FALL, UVEI sad territory. EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, The Florist We deliver by automobile 111 Bast, West and Sooth Oranf*. also Olen Ridge, Moot clair. Bloomfleld. Nswark and New Tsrfc. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Utmbir Florists Telegraph Delivery Associatitn NOTICE INITIALS, (Ve kavi ems store only THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVELAND Euclid Avenue The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mall or telerrmph order fee ■*my oeea*iO», Id avny part ©f the Doralaloa JOHN H. DUNLOP «-l« Went Adelaide St. TORONTO. OUT HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones 1001 and L 15W 1415 Farnum St. OMAHA, NEB. Efficient Delivery Service ALL BOSTON SUBURBS JOHN McKENZIE 1»S7 Mass. Ave., CAMBRIDGE, HAM. PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. GRAKELOW E™ Everything in Flower* Broad Street at Cumberland Tk( Park Floral Go. B. E. GILLIS, President. E. P. N El MAN, Secretary. Member Florists' Ts lee; rap a Delivery DENVER. COLORADO 258 HORTICULTURE March 15, 1919 ROSE PLANTS OPHELIA DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY 2A-inch pots, $90.00 per 1000.. Fine stock, cuttings made from two and three eye cuttings. THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus New Crop, Greenhouse Grown Seed. Per 100, 45c.; per 1000, $3.50. I PRIMULA OBGONICA GRANDIFLORA Home grown. Saved by florists who know their business. Ready now. i.k. \ n i i. \ ROSEA. Seed saved from plants with Urge flower trusses and a beautiful shade of pink. Trade pkt., (about 1,200 seeds), $1.50. BENCH GROWN ROSES A. HENDERSON & 00., Ready for Shipment Now Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 RICHMOND.. $10.00 $90.00 MILADY $10.00 $80.00 Will have other varieties later. Write for price*. 166 N. Wabuh At*. CHICAGO EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1C19 - 21 Rurtesd St., PkiUUatia, Pa. CHOKE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, RISES Mi all Siasiitabl. Varietiu if Cat Flams Wired Toothpicks —— tmtmra t ky W.j.COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. te.OOO art* M.0M. . .(t.U Sample tww. »«T sal* fcy Mm, GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists RIOHMOND, iND. ■xtln HerUealtare waaa writing. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Caaatnusaats fteUeited Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 264 RANDOLPH ST. DETROIT, MICH. The Houte for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN ,tf- We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA- PAi IF You Want Anything from Boston Get It From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Yoar Order* With Ue HENRY IVI. ROBINSON 4. GO. 2 Wlnthr.p Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - TRADE PRICES -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am Beauty. Special " " Fancy and Extra. 11 " No. i and culls... Russell Hadley Mock, Key Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty. Ward, Hilling-don. Killarney, Key, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst Carnations Cnttley as Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies. Speciosum Calles Freesia. Roman Hyacinths Stevia i Marguerites Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Violets - Narcissus Calendula Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus. A Spren. (100 Bchs.) . BOSTON Mar. 13 ST. LOUIS Mar. xc PH1LA, Mar. jo 100.00 30.00 30.00 13. OO I2.00 4.OO 4.00 4-00 4.OO 4.00 4.OO 50.OO ia.00 8.00 16. CO 4.00 a. 00 to 125.00 75.00 30.00 35.00 35.00 15,00 15.00 1 5.0c 15.00 15.00 6.00 75.00 20. CO 20.00 30.00 6.00 4.03 3.00 6.00 8.00 ■ = 5 3.00 2.00 x.co 1. 00 to 6.00 8.00 12.00 to .75 to 4 .00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 100.00 to 1,50 to 35.00 to 40.00 50.00 30.00 13. OO 10.00 5 00 3.00 10.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 50.00 20.00 to to 6.00 1.00 6.00 6.00 .40 3.00 3.00 .50 .OJ 3C.OO 33 oc 60,00 40. CO 30.00 33.00 10.00 25.00 15.00 8.00 1 2. CO 13.00 6.00 75.00 25.00 so. 00 3. CO 3.00 8.00 3.00 8.00 6.00 • 73 4.00 5.00 1.50 1.30 25.00 00.00 50.00 25.00 10.00 10,00 5.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 50. ae 12.50 13.50 3.00 3.00 1.50 8.00 .50 6.00 4.00 1.00 30.00 1.50 20.00 60.00 100.00 75-OQ 33.00 30,00 30.00 15-00 I s.oc 13.0c 8.00 60.0c 3 coo 20.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 1 3. CO 1.00 B.00 8.00 3.00 40.00 3.00 35,00 73-OQ J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Av.nut, CHICAGO Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers ROSES, CARNATIONS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK Shipping order* have moil careful attention always William F. (Casting Co. Whalasate F"lorli 568570 WASHINGTON STREET - BUFFALO, N. Y. March 15, 1919 HORTICULTUHE Flower Market Reports Even though Lent is here BOSTON and the market supplied with an abundance of flowers business holds up well. Roses are exceptionally good and carnations look stronger and brighter. Lily of the valley is also improving while lilies still remain somewhat scarce. Violets move slowly but sweet peas find a ready market. Bulbous stock is still somewhat scarce but the ■whole situation is healthy and the in- creased supply is soon absorbed with- out any tendency of a break in the prevailing quotations. The amount of stock CHICAGO coming into this market is on the increase. Fa- vorable weather is doing its part in bringing out the roses and the coun- ters are holding a tempting variety this week, which includes everything from the miniature rose to the fancy American Beauty. There is a good supply also of sweet peas and some very choice ones are to be had, as well as plenty of the more common varie- ties. Calendulas are apparently as popular as ever, the demand holding steadr and quality good. Spring flowers are much in evidence, with daffodils, both local and from the South, Roman hyacinths and tulips making a tempting array. Some im- mense callas are being cut now and lilies are more plentiful also, the only flowers that do not seem to be catch- ing up with demand being carnations. Business continues CINCINNATI good. The supply of stock is somewhat short of actual requirements and everything available is selling well. Prices are good. Many more roses than are coming into the market could be used. Carnations clear read- ily. Lilies sell well, while callas and rubrums find a good market. Bulbous stock sells well and includes tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and freesia. Some excellent orchids may be had. Other offerings are snapdragons, forget-me- not, baby primrose, wallflower and calendula. Asparagus is somewhat scarce. Increased shipments NEW YORK of roses and other va- rieties of flowers with a falling off in demand makes a very unsatisfactory condition. It is not alone the lower prices that prevail hut the difficulty of moving the stock. The price of Beauties has eased up with only a moderate movement in them. The other staple varieties. The Chicago Flower Growers Association WHOLESALE GROWERS of CUT FLOWERS and PLANTS L. D. Phone Randolph 631 182 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - ^^^-/o^Saixrsonly Roses Am, Beauty, Special 11 " Fancy and Extra *' *• No. i and culls Russell Hadley Euler, Mock Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hillingdon Ki llaruey, Key, Taft Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations Cattleyas Lilies, Longriflorum Lilies, Speciosum Callas.. Freesia • • ■ ■ Roman Hyacinths. 3 tc via Marguerites Lily or the Valley Snapdragon Violet. Narcissus Calendula Sweet Peas Gardenias A.d i an turn Smilax \sparams Plu. A Spren. (iooBhs.) CINCINNATI Mar. 10 CHICAGO Mar. 10 60.00 33.00 10.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 7500 50.00 23.00 30.00 S5.00 35.00 20.00 15.00 15.00 33.00 8.00 2 5 .00 20. CO 8.00 1 2. CO 1. 00 5.00 4.00 1.00 *.co 35.00 IC.OO 13'CO 3.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 1.50 23.00 50.00 60.00 40.00 1 5.0c 10.00 15.00 15.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 8 00 3.00 3*-oo 18.00 15 00 3. CO 4.00 6.00 12. OO ■75 ,3.00 3.00 1.00 50,00 1.50 so. 00 50,00 90.00 50.00 25.00 33.00 25.00 25.00 10.00 15.00 15 00 20. CO 6.00 50.00 JO. 00 to ao.oo to 3.oo to 8. 0 to to 8 00 ao.oo 1 00 8 00 6.00 a. 00 75 00 2.00 35.00 75.00 BUFFALO Mar. 10 PITTSBURG Mar. 10 60.00 25.00 5.0 IO.OC 8.00 8. co 8.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 40.0c 15.00 6 00 15.00 9.00 3.00 t.oo 8.00 8.10 1. 00 3.00 3.00 1. 00 13.00 1. 00 75.oo 50.00 20. CO ao.oc r a. 00 I* .co 15.00 6.00 13.00 15.00 5.0c 60.00 ao.oo 10.00 25.00 5.00 6. to po.oo 10.00 ; 8.00 13.0O to to 75.00 60.00 20.00 3c .00 10.00 to 30.00 j 6 00 I 6.00 8.00 4.00 5c .00 15.00 2.00 10.00 13.00 1.25 4.(0 6.00 a.'O ao.oo 2.00 20.00 50.00 12.00 to 3. co to i. 00 tc 15.00 15.00 25.00 6.00 60.00 30.00 20.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 6.00 8.00 I OO 5.00 4.00 ••50 2. CO 25.00 20.00 to 60.00 1. co to , to 6.0c ■75 <° 4.00 to 2. CO tO • 75 to • 50 Ophelia, Sunburst and the Killarneys, are not going well. Hadley and Co- lumbia are doing best of all. The call for the lower grades of roses has fallen off. Carnations keep up in prices better than roses. Spring flowers, good tulips, Golden Spurs and Victorias have the preference with buyers. Sweet peas are much too plentiful for the demand, which is also true of calendulas and daisies. Sales are slow of longiflorum and calla lilies. Cattleyas unless of prime quality are little in favor. Prices of green stock, asparagus and smilax, the supply of which is not large, is steady. Taken as a whole, the market is unsteady. Lent and the PHILADELPHIA high cost of liv- ing had their ef- fect in the overturn last week and consequently on the prices. There was surplus enough for the boys on the streets to make a dollar, and they took good advantage of it. It is many a long day now since a poor school- teacher or other salaried employee could indulge in a posey of a week end. Sweet peas and carnations take a leading part in the week's offerings. Short roses have also come within the reach of the masses although there is little difference yet among the long stemmed aristocrats. Hlue iris are in good supply and go readily at from ten to twenty. Snapdragon is show- ing up better. Some very fine long stem pink is now coming in. Very choice delphinium, long, big and well finished, have just commenced. These are quickly picked up and do not get beyond the high priced stores. The condition ROCHESTER, N. Y. of the whole- sale market is very good. There is plenty of bulb- ous stock, carnations are of good quality and sell readily, and violets are in better demand. Callas are quite plentiful. The supply of roses equals the demand. There is plenty of miscellaneous stock for basket work, with a good demand for hya- cinths and other bulbous stock in pots. The pre-Lenten period ST. LOUIS ended last week with a lively demand. Roses and carnations hold firm as to price and quality. Violets and sweet peas are cleaning up daily at good prices. Bulbous stock has lessened up a little in supply and there is a good demand for greens of all kinds. The market is WASHINGTON glutted with stock of all kinds, due to the warm weather and the coming of Lent. Sweet peas and violets glut the market and are turned over to the street vendors. Roses have dropped, with an oversupply of white ones. Car- nations are plentiful and cheap, aluo bulbous stock, with daffodils alone holding firm as to price. Demand for callas is better. 260 1IO RT I C U I.T U I," K March 15, 1919 H. £. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers N.w Address. 143 ««it ZSth St., NEW TOBK Telephone* : 224)0. 2201, Madison Square — WIM. 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 53 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicited Phone Karragut iSM WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer In CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th Street, New York 1 fiepncn* d«ii ISSi Madison Square RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST os ^ASK^-T- aath wr CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED NEW YORK f BONB J £j}8 j FABEAGUT THE KERVAN CO Freeh Cut Decorative Evergreens. Highest SUndard 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 Foremost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE * First Clus Market fe. all CUT FLOWER* 9 Willoughby St Brooklyn E )' I. C. FORD *21 Wast 28th St., NEW YORK HIE ROSES, FANCY filHTIOIIS A Foil Line of ALL CTJT FLOWERS. Telephone M7e Farmgut. J. J. CO AN, Inc. Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Farragut 54i3*and 589i Everything in Cut Flowers Business Here Is Always Good I NEED MORE FLOWERS. Send your stock here and *©t Top Market Prices HERMAN WEISS, 130^?w y**5''"' AGENT FOB OABILLO'B CATTLE1AB HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK WHOI >S-S7 >A/ant aetl S -treses* MadUen square Coaslgs MAURICE L <»L»»i. Treaearer ate BeMssm 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 Arenbers, Hoosier Beauty Ward. HilUngdon Killarney, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst C am ation* Last Part ol Will First Part if Witk ending Mar. 8 beginning Mar 10 1918 1918 40.0c (O 75. 00 40.00 10 75.0c 20.00 to 4O.OO 30.0c to 35-00 5.00 to 13.00 3.00 tc 13.00 5.00 to 35.00 4. CO to 30.00 5.00 to 60.00 4.00 ts 50. 00 3.00 to 25.00 3. CO tc 20.0c 3.00 to 12.00 2.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 11.00 2.00 ts to.oo 3.00 to 8.00 a. 00 tc 8.0c 3.00 to 19. OO 2.00 to 12.CC 2.00 to 5.00 2.00 10 3.00 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We have a numerous clientage of New York City buyers and the d eraser! ex- eeede our supply. This is especially tree ef Betes. We hare every facility m, abundant means and best returns are aaaured for stock consigned to us. Address Toar shipment, to UNITED CUT FLOWER 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CO. Inc. D. J. Pappas, Pres. R££D .<>0 ; per loon, $10,011. Also a fine lot of OTAKSA at same prices. C U. LIGGIT, Office 835 Bulletin Bide Philadelphia, Pa. ROSES Breck-Robinson Nursery Co., Place your reserve orders now. GOOD STOCK will be scarce at planting time. We offer strong 2-year plants, dormant or potted. LEXINGTON, MASS. B8BBINK & ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSET We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development, alse "Say It With Flowers" Publlotty Campaign. GLADIOLI and DAHLIAS We have purchased the entire stoek of J. L. Moore and can make attractive prlees. Send for list. B. Hammond Tracy, Inc. WENHAM, MASS. •V; I! '.fSN *\ LILY OF THE VALLEY t*^(f JAPANESE LILIES -FRENCH AND DUTCH BULBS CH AS. SCHWAKE & CO., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York Page Advance Co 288 Allen. J. K 284 American B u 1 li Co 266 American Fores- try Co 277 Anderson, S. A.. 281 Aphine Mfg. Co. 287 Birrows. H. H..268 Bay State Nur- series 26S Bnhhink & At- kins 267 BoiMington Co., Inc.. A. T 278 Bolglnno & Son. 266 Boston Floral Supply Co L'SI Breck, J. & Sons.266 Breck - Robinson Co 207 Iln-iunevers, J. Sons 280 Burilong, J. A... 282 Bunyard, A. T...280 Burnett Bros 266 Burpee, W. A. & Co 26(1 Carter's Tested Seeds, Ine 266 Chicago Flower Growers Asso.283 Page C h i 1 d s, John Lewis 268 Clarke. I). Sons.. 280 Coan, J. J 284 Cooke, Geo. H...280 Conard & Jones. 277 Cowee, W. J 282 Craig Co., Itolit.267 Banker 280 Dards 288 Dreer, H. A 287 Dunlop, John 11.281 I) \v e 1 1 e - Kaiser Co 2S7 Dysart, K 284 Edwards Folding Box Co 282 Elm City Nur- series 268 Farquhar, K. ,V J. Co 266 Fengar, E. W. . .267 Ford, M. C 284 Ford, W. r '-'si Froinent, II E.,284 Calvin, Thus F.2S1 Gasser Co.. J M.2S1 Graham & S.>n. A 281 ft Page Grakelow, Chas. M 281 Grey & Co., T. J.266 Gude Bros. Co.. .280 US » Haendler, M. P.. 277 Hart, Geo. B....282 Heistad, H 288 Henderson & Co., A 282 1 Hentz & Nash...2si; Hess & Swoboda.281 Hews & Co., A. H 286 Hill Co., E. G...2S2 Hill, D. Nursery Co 277 Hotel Cumber- land 276 Howard, W. D. .276 Irwin, R. J. ..266 Johnston Bros.. .280 Kasting, W. F. Co 282 Kelway & Sen. .968 Kervan Co 284 Knoble Bros 281 Kroesehell Bros. 288 Kuebler, W. a. .284 Kottmiller 2S0 Page Lemon Oil Co... 287 Liggit, C. U 207 MacGregor, J.... 288 Melllltehison Co. 277 Marshall, W. E. & Co 266 McKenzie, John. 281 Michell. II. V Co.279 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 282 Millang, Chas.. . .284 Muller-Sealey Co. 207 Murray, Samuel. £60 National Nursery- man 286 Nicotine Mfg. Oo.288 Niessen, Leo Co. 282 Old Town Nur- series 277 Palmer, W. 3. .v Son 281 Park Floral Co. .281 Parshelskv Bros.288 Penn the Florist. 2N0 Pemiock, S. s. Co 265 Pierce Co., F. 0.288 Pierson, A. N...2C5 Pierson, F. R...2B5 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 287 Page Randall Flower Shop 281 Reed & Keller... 284 Iieidel & Meyer. 284 Reid, Edw 282 lteuter, L. J. Co. '-'OS Rice & Co., Je- rome B 266 Robinson, Henry M. Co 2S1 Robinson, H. M. & Co 282 Roehrs, J. Co 268 Roland, Thomas 281 Rosery, The 280 Schwake, Chas. Co .267 Sekenger, Adam. 280 Sheridan, W. F..2M Siebreeht, Geo. C.I'M Siggers & Sig- gers 287 Ski, 1. laky, S. S. & Co 266 Smith, Elmer D. & Co 277 Smith. W. & T. Nursery Co 27 1 Smith. The Flor- ist 2S1 Smith & Fetters Co 2S1 Page Smyth, Wm. J..2S1 Stearns Lumber Co., A. T 268 Stumpp, G. E. M.280 Stumpp & Wal- ter .: 266 Thorburn, J. M. & Co 266 T,,ttv. Chas. B..268 Tracy. B. Ham- mond '-'" United Cut Flow- er CO 284 Vincent, R., Jr., & Sons Co 268 Wants, For Sale. etc 286 Warburton 281 Weber, F. C 281 Wilson 280 Wood Bros 281 Woodmont Nur- series 268 W Iruff, S. D. A Suns 266 Young. A. L 284 toune, John.... 281 Zech & Mann 2S2 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS iy advertising your goods in the Horticulture Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 268 HOKTICULTUEE March 22, 1919 Julius Roehrs Oompany f=>L-AIM-TSIVIE:BM Orchids, Conservatory Plants, Novelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Finest Stock i" America for Trade or Private Requirements RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that U well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES WhoUndm ami Retail NORTH ABBNGTON, MASS. fas*MM*nM4r**aMH IBOLIUM T&bNrfd~ HARDY PRIVET <' ". \f. of SS» has been paid. Cash prlo* ftSm. ..-'A _ve>, vV '%F *f.S March 22. 1919 HORTICULTURE 269 Rose Growing Under Glass Feeding To get a real good crop for Easter, the plants will take quite some feed as soon as the shoots are showing which should he about now. Liquid manure will be the ideal feed from now on, and of course if no bone or tankage had been used during the fall and winter, it will be well to use this quite liberally, especially on plants that are to be carried over another year. Before applying any feed in any way see that the plants are always wet enough for they will not stand feeding when they are dry. The roots will take it up too rapidly, and the result will be that it will get into the systcm'of the plants undigested, stop up the circulation of sap, and the plants will die as a rule, or else get very sick and take a long time for them to recover, if ever. Use a good cow manure, not too fresh, mix well with water, and if possible turn steam into it to cook it up a bit. A bag of fine bone can be dumped in too, making it all the richer. Have it well strained to run through the pipes easily, without any danger of stopping up the mains and laterals. Water the plants first with clear water, and then apply enough liquid to saturate the soil, at the same time not ha,ve it run through too much. This will make the liquid go a good way. When applying bone and other fertilizers, do not apply a heavy dose all at once, rather give the plants a little at a time and apply it, say every week on a certain day so there will lie no omission. By careful cutting, the plants can be kept so that they will be able to take it at all times without any danger of overfeed- ing. Where no facilities fur applying liquid manure are installed, sheep manure, chicken manure tankage, acid phosphate can be used to take its place, also a light dressing of cow manure every so often as the plants take it up can be applied. Cutting Witli the coming of warmer weather, it will be neces- sary to get the stuff cut a little tighter, especially on places where there is no icebox to harden the stuff before it is shipped, and to keep it cool while it is in water. Change all the water in the jars every day. It will pay in the long run, and only takes a few minutes after packing to dump all the water, and let the jars air for a while. With plenty of jars, wash half of them out well with hot water ami soap, and then set them out in the CONDUCTED BY Questions by our readers in line with any of the topics pre- sented on this page will be cordially received and promptly answered by Mr. Ruzlcka. Such communications shonld invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICULTURE. sun for two or three days. It will sweeten them up wonderfully, and the water will keep much cleaner, and that means that the roses will keep much longer if they have fresh sweet water, rathen than stagnant water. At no time should the jars be unclean enough to drink out of. When cutting, where there is a heavy crop, some of the roses can be cut down to one eye, thus giv- ing the cut bloom a little more stem and perhaps put- ting it into the next grade. Keep the heads together well when cutting so that they will not bruise. Every mark will show when the ultimate consumer gets the roses, and that goes against them every time. Retailers, too, will come for someone's stock, often way out of their way once they know it is all that can be expected, and the result is that some growers' stock is always sold before it reaches the market, while other stuff has to go begging. This of course has not been the case the past winter, but with more and more stock coming in all the time, roses will have more competition than they have had. Get them to the home in good shape and benefit the whole rose growing business. The Young Stock It is well to go over all the young stock to see just what is needed in the different varieties. Later, per- haps, young stock will be very scarce, and the result will be that growers may have to plan what they can get, which is not always the most profitable thing to do. Also see that all the young stock that is being grown at home is not suffering in any way, and is being cared for prop- erly. Do not let any plants get pot bound too severely, and if in a pinch it is not possible to repot when the time comes, give the potted plants a little bonemeal. This will keep them going for about two weeks, when the process can be repeated, hut then they must be shifted. As mentioned before, see that they are wet enough when the bonemeal is applied for reasons stated. In re- potting, see that the plants are well cleaned oil, and all small plants are set to the front of the hench, and all the taller and stronger plants to the rear. This will give all the plants an equal show, and they will even up bet- ter. Discard all weak, and poor plants as it is money lost to nurse these along. Use clean pots, and fresh soil so the plants will have every show to keep growing right on without any stop. PRUNING CLEMATISES Though this is often needful work, it is very apt to be overdone. The spring-flowering montanas should be left severely alone, save where much overgrown. Clematises of the patens and lanuginosa class require no more than a mere tipping back of weakly or dead wood. The Jackmanii and those of the Flammula and viticella sections may be cut right back to a few eyes from where last year's wood started. This will increase the number of flower-bearing shoots and induce the plants to bloom low down as well as on top. But while hard pruning un- doubtedly tends to heavy flowering, it is questionable whether a great mass of bloom is really so effective as a more open distribution of color. In- stead of removing the parts cut off, it is a good plan to leave these as sup- ports for the new growth. A more natural and pleasing effect will in this way lie obtained. We always prune the above kinds in March, even though new growth may have by that time started. — The Garden. Lincoln said: "When an occasion is piled high with difficulty, we must rise to the occasion." There are war tasks to be concluded, readjustments to be effected, individual and national pros- perity to be achieved. Buy Thrift Stamps and W. S. S. 270 HORTICULT C K K March 22, 1919 HORTICULTURE VOL. XXIX MARCH 22, 1919 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Beach 293 ADVERTISING RATES: Per inch, 30 inches to page $1.2S Discount on Contracts for consecutive Insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), 5 per cent.; three months (18 times), 10 per cent.; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (53 times), 30 per cent. Page and half page space, not consecutive, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year, in advance. $1.0(1; 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 of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— Feeding— Cutting— The Young Stock— Arthur C. Ruzioka 269 SOCIETY OP AMERICAN FLORISTS: Meeting of the Executive Board— National Publicity Campaign 271-273 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: Illinois State Florists' Association— Win. J. Keimel, portrait— St. Louis Florist Club — Nassau County Hor- ticultural Society— New York Florists' Club — Roch- ester Florists' Association— Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society— Horticultural Society of New York— Ladies' Society of American Florists 274-275 THE ONION FLY— John 8. Dolrj 275 AMERICAN TILIAS 275 IN MEMORIAM— C. S. Harrison 278 SEED TRADE— Cabbage Seed Supply Low 279 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Flowers by Telegraph _ 280 New Flower Stores 281 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia. Rochester 283 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: Chicago, St. Louis. Rochester, Cincinnati 285 MISCELLANEOUS: Pruning Clematises 269 A Little Known Hedge Plant 273 Delphiniums: Raising Plants From Seed ^77 How to Grow Rust-Resistant Asparagus 279 Visitors' Register 2S1 A Finely Developed Estate 286 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 287 New Corporations 287 News Notes 287 It is only natural to assume that the Outdoor interest in gardening awakened through- gardening out the eountrj among amateurs, ami which led to the formation of so many garden clubs last year should find expression in the out- door garden. The call of the garden is loudest in the spring when we lool ea ;er] tw the firs! blossoms in ^= the open air ami ii is here that our interests in the hardy NO. 12 plants, shrubs, vines and trees begins or Lrain- new in- == spiration. Ami after all is not the outdoor garden the most interesting field of garden work ami also the most enduring in the perennial satisfaction which it affords. ( 'ci'iain coal-deal \ us to under- The coal stand that present prices of coal will be the situation minimum prices for the year, ami that after April monthly advance h ill be made. Eorticulture does m e t coal- ders will be able to manipulati I : - way. With many mills throughout the county clos many mure about to close oi adopl shorter hours and with iron, steel, copper, wool and riearl all other raw materials showing lower prj :es and continued lessening demand, it is hard to see ho^\ coal shouli u sole ex- e it ion. Hortk dxtokj believ* that coa cai I maneuvered to higher prices than thos lay, and that from now onward prices will gradually come down. After an absence of over two years in E. H. Wilson Korea, Japan and its Southern islands home again including Formosa. Mr. E. H. Wilson, the famous collector for the Arnold Arboretum1, arrived in Boston last Sunday. In Korea Mr. Wilson found many new plants all of which are ex- pected to prove hardy here. His exploration of Formosa is especially interesting as he is the first white man to have reached its highest altitude. Mount Morrison which rises to aboul 16,600 feet above the sea. The slopes of this mountain abound in pines, firs and junipers, most of which are new to us. Formosa, too, has the most wonderful sea cliffs in the world rising to a height of over 6,000 feet. Mr. Wilson has traversed them. We shall await with eagerness the accounl of his exploration of this remarkable and little known island. Before the War. German plant South American growers did a large expori trade to South America. They even went the length of having gri constructed on the decks of several steamers plying be- tween Hamburg and South American ports, in which the plants, chiefly palms were closely packed. A com- ' tent gardener accompanied each shipment and gave the plant- necessary care in temperature, watering and ventilation during the voyage. Heat was provided by steam-pipes fed from the ships boilers. As a result of this care plant- reached their di m in excellent condition and this trade was flourishing when the war stopped it. It cannot be speedily resumed, and it d e seem that the opportunities offered to growers of the i niieil Slates now that we are to enjoy better steamship communication and closer business relations with the republics of South America, should no *norei our growers. March 22, 1919 HORTICULTURE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD. The mid-winter meeting of the ex- ecutive board of the society was held at the Hotel Statler, Detroit, Mich., on Friday and Saturday, January 31st and February 1st, 1919, President J. F. Ammann presiding at all sessions. President Ammann opened the ses- sion with a short address after which the credentials of the representatives from the different clubs and societies were iiled and accepted. In response to roll call, the following were found to be in attendance: J. F. Ammann, president, Edwards- ville, Ills.; E. A. Fetters, vice-presi- dent, Detroit, Mich.; John Young, sec- retary. New York City, N. Y.; J. J. Hess, treasurer, Omaha, Neb.; Win. F. Gude, Washington representative, Washington, D. C; and the following directors, Joseph Manda, West Orange, N. J.; Chas. E. Critchell, Cincinnati, O.; Joseph H. Hill, Richmond, Ind.; C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis.; C. H. Totty, past president. Madison, N. J.; Philip Breitmeyer, F. T. D., De- troit, Mich.; Chas. S. Strout, president American Carnation Society, Bidde- ford. Me.; Philip F. Kessler, president New York Florists' Club, New York City; Edmund A. Harvey, president The Florists' Club of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa.; Allie J. Zech, Chi- cago Florists' Club, Chicago. 111.; Ben- jamin Hammond, president American Rose Society, Beacon, N. Y.; August Hummert, president St. Louis Florists' Club, St. Louis, Mo.; Chas. J. Graham, president Cleveland Florists' Club, Cleveland, O.; Geo. Asmus, chairman National Flower Show Committee, Chi- cago, 111.; Henry Penn, chairman Pub- licity Committee, Boston, Mass. Also the following visitors: H. G. Dillemuth, Toronto, Ont; Carl P. Baum, Knoxville, Tenn.; Walter Taep- ke. Detroit, Mich.; Chas. H. Grakelow, Philadelphia, Pa.; W. J. Palmer, Buf- falo, N. Y.; Major P. F. O'Keefe, Bos- ton, Mass.; W. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo.; Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis, Tnd.; R. C. Kerr, Houston, Texas; Al- bert Pochelon. secretary F. T. D.. De- troit, Mich.. W. R. Nicholson. Fram- ingham, Mass.; Allan Peirce. Wal- tham, Mass.: Geo. B. Arnold, Woburn, Mass.: Fred. Lautenschlager, Chicago, 111.; S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa.; J. F. Sullivan, Detroit, Mich.: E. G. Hill, president Florists' Hail Associa- tion, Richmond, Ind. The secretary read his financial re- port which was accompanied by a cer- tificate of audit. On motion the report was referred to a committee of three for official audit. President Ammann appointed the following as committee, Benjamin Hammond, C. C. Pollworth and Jos. A. Manda. Treasurer J. J. Hess then presented his report. In making his presenta- tion, he pointed out that expenses had exceeded the general fund to the ex- tent of $4,875 and asked that something be done to increase the revenue of the society, in so far as this fund was con- cerned. The expense of the secre- tary's office had largely increased on account of the great amount of work now connected with it. The deficiency was fully discussed, the discussion bringing out the fact that the National Flower Show which was abandoned in the spring of 1919, was responsible for an expense of $2,100, and other ex- pense had also been entailed which was not likely to occur again. The treasurer produced certificates from the banks verifying the bank bal- ances. The report was, on motion, re- ferred to the audit committee. The work of the publicity commit- tees was then taken up, reports re- ceived and considered, and the situa- tion fully discussed, as reported re- cently in the trade papers. Second Session, Friday Afternoon, January 31, -1919 Promptly after luncheon, President Ammann called the board to order for the second session. The Publicity Campaign was further discussed. The outcome was the carriage of a motion by Mr. Hess that the board recom- mend the adoption of an equitable plan on lines such as practiced in Milwaukee, and described by Mr. Poll- worth, the same to be devised by the Publicity Finance Committee with a view to its operation another year. Reports of Credits and Collections Bureau R. C. Kerr, chairman of the com- mittee on credits and Collections Bu- reau, made a verbal report covering the work of the committee since the St. Louis Convention. The report was lengthy and showed that considerable progress had been made toward the inauguration of a service which, it was hoped, might ultimately meet the re- quirements of the trade. A resolution was passed endorsing the work of the committee and recommending that they continue it, with full power to act. Secretary Young presented and read a report, as superintendent of the St. Louis Trade Exhibition which was duly accepted and ordered to be audited and filed. Accommodations for the Detroit Con- vention Vice-President E. A. Fetters report- ed the selection of a hall for the hous- ing of the convention next August. The Arcadia Dance Auditorium, on Woodward avenue, Detroit, within fif- teen minutes walk of the Hotel Stat- ler, he believed would furnish ample accommodations. He stated terms and other particulars in regard to its ren- tal for the purpose. The board ar- ranged to make a visit of inspection next day. Mr. Fetters reported as to the situa- tion in regard to the 1919 Convention Garden, explaining the difficulties met with concerning its establish- ment, and the lack of interest evident on the part of prospective exhibitors. Mr. Breitmeyer also discussed the sit- uation, and recommended that the idea of a Convention Garden be aban- doned, at least for 1919. It being re- ported that the florist interests of Cleveland, where the 1920 convention is to be held, were also in favor of entire abandonment, the Board, after full discussion, on motion of Mr. As- mus decided to recommend that at the next convention the constitution be so amended as to eliminate the Conven- tion Garden Committee. The matter of the preparation of the Convention program was dis- cussed and the board decided to leave it in the hands of the secretary and the local committee. If it was thought desirable to provide speakers, the sec- retary and committee were empowered to meet expenses, which should not exceed $200. The Auditing Committees presented their report, which was, on motion, accepted. Chairman W. F. Gude of the Com- mittee on Tariff Legislation then made a report which dealt largely with the work of the committee in refer- ence to the action of the Federal Hor- ticultural Board in establishing a quarantine against importations of ".' "l " .' HORTICULTURE March 22, 1919 plants, etc. He presented the brief prepared by the committee for signa- ture by the directors, and the same was completed and put in readiness for official presentation. Mr. Gude further recommended that J. D. Eisele of Dreer's, Riverton, N. J., and F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y., be added to the Committee on Tariff and Legislation, and, on motion of Mr. Manda, the president was empowered to make the appointments. Secretary Young asked for a ruling by the Board as to the proper inter- pretation of the new by-law covering plant registration, instancing a case where descriptions of some Delphin- iums had been sent in for registration, but the same did not appear to cover any varietal differences such as to make the plants separate and distinct from other varieties. The board dis- cussed the matter at some length, and expressed the opinion that the intent of the by-law was quite plain, and anyone who had a plant which was rejected for registration, and believed that the by-law did not cover the case, could come before a committee of judges to be appointed by the society to examine and report in the matter. After a general discussion of other matters, which included National Flower Show prospects, the society's new journal and the conveniences of the society's office in New York, the board adjourned to the Detroit Ath- letic Club, where the members were guests of Mr. Breitmeyer at a very enjoyable dinner, tendered by him. There were also present as guests of Mr. Breitmeyer the directors and ex- ecutive officers of the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery Association. Third Session, Friday Evening January 31st. After the dinner, the Board went into session and again opened the pro- ceedings with the Publicity Campaign as a topic for further discussion, Al- bert Pochelon, secretary of the Flor- ists' Telegraph Delivery Association, and other officials of that organization, taking part. Major O'Keefe, by re- quest, spoke at some length of the plans that had been mapped out for the 1919 campaign, describing the ad- vertisements it was proposed to insert in a list of national magazines, the il- lustrations to appear in connection with them, and the new features to be introduced. The Major also referred to the para- graph which it was proposed to in- sert in the magazine advertisements: "When you see the sign, 'Say It With Flowers', displayed by your florist, it shows that he Is a member of the Society of American Florists. Give him your patronage because he is aid- ing in the praiseworthy national work of making flowers more loved and used." He did not care to use this paragraph without the fullest author- ity, and therefore requested that the Board would consider the advisability of using this wording, and rule ac- cordingly. A very long discussion en- sued, and finally, upon motion, the text was approved and its use author- ized. A resolution was passed that a recommendation of the Audit Commit- tees that the funds of the National Flower Show be kept separate be con- curred in by the Board. Another resolution was passed that the Committee in charge of the Con- vention Program be recommended to endeavor to secure a speaker from the Agricultural Department, Bureau of Plant Industry, to define the work of the Bureau along horticultural lines. Sports at the Detroit Convention Vice-President Fetters spoke of a movement to revive the custom of holding sports at the conventions, and detailed different features which had been discussed locally. The Board approving of the movement, the en- tire matter was left in the hands of the local committee. Fourth Session — Saturday Morning, February 1st. At 9 a. m. the members of the Board in a body inspected the Arcadia Auditorium, returning afterwards to the Hotel Statler where a business session opened at 10.30. E. G. Hill. Richmond, Ind.,"and George W. Hess, Washington, D. C. took seats at this session. President Ammann appointed Messrs. Graham, Penn and Kessler as a Com- mittee on Final Resolutions. Mr. Gude read resolutions passed by different trade bodies in regard to the plant embargo soon to go into opera- tion, and considerable correspondence in the matter. Some discussion en- sued, during which Vice-President Fet- ters announced that he had received a message from the Federation of Women's Clubs to the effect that that body would like to co-operate with the Society, as they were much interested in the opposition to the embargo, and would like an opportunity to interview senators and congressmen in Wash- ington. On motion of Mr. Asmus, the President was directed to appoint a committee of two local men with Mr. Gude, to confer with these ladies and help them in their approaches to the legislators. Messrs. Fetters, Breitmeyer and Gude were appointed such committee. On the request of .Mr. Gude, the Board on motion of E. G. Hill, went on record as favoring national appropriations to the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture in the interests of horticulture and floricul- ture. The Board discussed at some length arrangements in regard to the housing of the 1919 Convention and Trade Ex- hibition, and terms for leasing the Arcadia Auditorium. On motion of Mr. Totty, the local committee was given power to execute a lease on the terms offered. The rate for space In the Trade Exhibition was fixed at 40c. per sq. ft. as before. President Ammann called upon each member of the Board representing affiliated organizations for suggestions as to the Society's work, especially any which might interest the organi- zations represented. This led to a lengthy and most earnest discussion as to advantages to the Society which might come through an extension of the affiliation idea. The trend of the discussion was in the direction of en- couragement of effort to promote State organizations of florists, all of which by complying with provisions laid down, should have representation upon the Society's Board, the ex- penses of all delegates to be defrayed by the organizations represented. As a result of the discusion it was, on motion, decided that a commitee be appointed to prepare recommenda- tions in the matter to the Society at its next Convention, full consideration being given to the number of florists in each State and the number of representations probable, also to the necessity for each organization, to bear the expenses of its representa- tive. Mr. Penn brought up the matter of a recommendation to the Society that it appropriate again this year the sum of $5,000 to the Publicity Campaign Fund, and moved that the Board make such a recommendation. The motion was duly seconded, but a discussion was raised as to the financial con- dition of the Society in respect to such an appropriation. The motion was eventually changed to read that it was the Board's recommendation that the sum of $5,000 be made to the Pub- licity Fund, to be used if needed dur- ing the year's campaign. Adjournment was then made for lunch. Fifth Session — Saturday Afternoon, February 1st. The session being opened by the President, the first business taken up was that of appropriations. The ap- March 1919 HORTICULTURE 273 propriations of the previous year being read by the President and meet- ing the views of the Board on motion of Mr. Gude the appropriations for 1919 were made the same. In the same connection, the matter of pre- paring the Society's new journal for publication came up for discussion, ;is well as the care of the Secretary's office, while he was traveling in the interests of the Society, and, on mo- tion, of Mr. Asmus, the sum of $50 per month was appropriated for services of an assistant. Secretary Young asked for the views of the Board as to the desir- ability of printing a membership list, in view of the fact that it had been customary to do so, and incorporate it in the volume of Proceedings now abandoned, to print it separately would entail quite an expense. After discussion, the Board expressed the opinion that the printed list of mem- bers could be dispensed with. The Board, feeling that the Treas- urer's salary was inadequate for tho work he was now called upon to per- form, on motion of Mr. Breitmeyer voted to increase from $200 to $300 per year. The President announced the follow- ing as the Committee on Affiliations: Joseph H. Hill, C. E. Critchell, and C. C. Pollworth. Mr. W. F. Gude moved in view of the great expense the Society was now under in the prosecution of its work, that the Board recommend an amend- ment to the Constitution raising the dues to five dollars per year, and life memberships to fifty dollars, first year's dues of annual members to cover initiation as at present. The motion was duly seconded and carried. The subject of the abandonment of the Convention Garden again coining up, the Board expressed itself that the recommendation covering that action should carry with it a recommendation that selection of a convention city be only made one year in advance as formerly. The Treasurer reported a mortgage loan of $6,500 in favor of the Society maturing shortly, and requested in- structions in the matter. On motion, the loan was ordered to be investi- gated, and if found to be gilt-edged left unrecalled, but if recalled reinvest- ment was left to the Treasurer and President. Final Resolutions After the discussion of a few other matters of general and passing in- terest not requiring action, the Com- mittee on Pinal Resolutions presented the following resolution which was adopted by a rising vote: Resolved: That this Board by unanimous vote tender its thanks for and appreciation of the generous hos- pitality extended by the Detroit Flor- ists' Club and Mr. Philip Breitmeyer of Detroit during our sessions; also to the management of the Hotel Statler, and the daily press of Detroit. Philip F. Kesni.hr, Henry Penn, Charles Graham. Committee. The Board then, on motion, ad- journed, to meet in Detroit next August. John Young, Secy. NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. The spring schedule for our cam- paign advertising in magazines has been settled, and contracts placed as follows: Literary Digest, one page, March 22; Outlook, 200 lines, March 29; Red Book, 200 lines, April; Collier's, one- half page, April 12; Hearst's, 200 lines, April; Literary Digest, one page, April 19; Cosmopolitan, 200 lines, May; Sun- set, 200 lines, May; Everybody's, 200 lines, May; Quality Group — Atlantic Monthly, Century, Harper's, Review of Reviews, Scribner's, World's Work, Munsey's, full page colors, May; Col- lier's, one-half page, May 3; Literary Digest, two columns, May 17; Metro- politan, full page colors, June; Ameri- can Magazine, 200 lines, June. The copy arranged for these adver- tisements is most attractive, and some of it along lines not previously ex- ploited. Certain of the advertisements will be adapted to local newspaper ad- vertising, and the Promotion Bureau now has in preparation a series of new electrotypes for use simultane- ously with the issue of the magazine advertisements, all intended to link up with the national publicity. Readers of the magazines in every locality will easily recognize the connection, which is to the advantage of all florists using the electrotypes. Three of these advertisements will also be featured in a new series of slides for use in the "movies." The series will also include suitable slides for Easter and Memorial Day. They will be of the same high quality as to color and design as the set previous- ly issued, and which is still in good demand, so much so that our bureau has just placed an order for an addi- tional supply. Both slides and electrotypes will be fully described in a broadside which Is to be sent out in a few days, but to be sure that a copy will be received, florists are asked to make special re- quest of the secretary for a copy. Flat copies of the colored advertis- ing pages, without printing on the back, and suitable for framing and dis- play, will also be mailed on request. Florists must remember that this year the campaign fund is set at $100,- 000, over one-third of which is al- ready subscribed. We are, however, approaching the end of the first quar- ter of the year, and should therefore be much farther advanced. The pol- icy of making contributions need no longer be questioned. Results have proved that the campaign has been a wise move, and the object of the com- mittees now is to extend it, so as to increase the benefit within reach. The producers of citrus fruits inaugurated their publicity campaign with a levy of one cent per box on all shipments, for publicity. They now gladly pay ten cents per box, so great has been the resulting benefit to their industry. This will be, without a shadow of a doubt, our own experience — it might be said that it is already. What the committees really want, is early support. More can be done with a fund in the substance than in the shadow. If the whole fund were avail- able now a better disposition could be made of it, and advantage taken of possibilities which cannot be expected to recur. Florists everywhere, growers, whole- salers and retailers, who have not al- ready subscribed, and there are many of them, are urged to help the commit- tees to complete the fund at the earliest possible date, so that best re- sults may be secured. If you, Mr. Reader, have not yet sub- scribed, now is the time when your subscription will insure its fullest value. The following subscriptions have been received and are in addition to those previously announced, annually for four years unless otherwise stated: For Four Years— E. G. Reimers & Co., Louisville, Ky., $10; Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association, Detroit, Mich., $1,500; Emil Buettner, Park Ridge, 111., $50. One Year— F. Walker Company, Louis- ville, Ky., $10; Alex. Henderson, Chicago, 111.. $25; Thomas L. Metcalf, Jr.. Madison- ville. Ky., $5; Tong & Weeks Floral Co., Ashtabula, O., $15; W. Pinchbeck, Ridge- fleld, Conn., $10. Additional Sub. for One Year— Peter Pearson, Chicago, 111.. $20; Stuppy Floral Co., St. Joseph, Mo., $100. Total. $1,745.00. Previously reported, {32,360.50. Grand total, $34,105.50. John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York City. March 15. A LITTLE KNOWN H£DGE PLANT. Those who are on the look-out for an uncommon hedge might do worse than try Osmanthus ilicifolius. It is a variety of the species O. Aquifolium, and is curiously like Holly. This evergreen shrub stands clipping and transplanting well. It is perfectly hardy and. what is more important, a very suitable subject for a draughty corner, — The Garden. HOKTICULTURE March 22, 1919 ILLINOIS STATE FLORISTS' ASSO- CIATION. The thirteenth annual meeting of the Illinois State Florists' Association was held in the Floricultural building of the University of Illinois, Urbana, March 11-12. The meeting was called to order early Tuesday afternoon by Vice-President Hembreiker in the ab- sence of President Keimel, who was unable to attend on account of im- paired health. After a few remarks by the chair- man, the reports of the secretary and treasurer were presented, showing the association to be in good condition de- spite the adverse times. Dr. P. A. Lehenbauer, in charge of the floricultural experiment work at the university, was called upon and gave a very interesting account of some of the problems now in hand, particularly those on "selection," "tem- perature, humidity and light" and "fertilizers" in their relation to pro- duction. George Asmus, chairman of the pub- licity finance committee of the Society of American Florists, and President Ammann of that organization, told of the great advertising campaign the na- tional society is conducting under the "Say it with Flowers" slogan, urging every florist, large and small, to sub- scribe his just share, according to his volume of business, to the fund for this purpose. Proofs were exhibited of the effective advertisements prepared for a long list of coming magazines, and the speakers felt that as all flor- ists would profit by this publicity, all should share the expense. Upwards of $40,000 was spent in this national pub- licity work last year, with the benefi- cial results already known to the trade, and it is the intention to spend $100,- 000 the present year, $33,000 of which has already been subscribed. During the discussion of publicity and advertising, it was disclosed that the Milwaukee plan of assessing grow- ers and retailers had proved so satis- factory that arrangements are in prog- ress to increase the payments in the local co-operative advertising fund, levying two per cent, of the amount of their purchases on retailers and one per cent of their sales, on growers. It was also stated the St. Louis florists are considering the advisability of adopting a similar scheme. In considering the time and place of the next annual meeting, the prop- osition to hold this in connection with the convention and exhibition of the American Carnation Society at the Hotel LaSalie, Chicago, January 21-22, l, was adopted. The selection of officers for the ensu- ing year resulted in the re-election of Win. J. Keimel. Elmhurst, president; W. J. Hembreiker, Springfield, vice- president; J. F. Ammann, Edwards- ville. secretary; F. L. Washburn, Bloomingtc-n, treasurer. The Evening Session At the evening session in the Inman Hotel, Professor Dorner spoke of the increasing need of more buildings in his department for the accommodation of the students. The bulletin on antir- rhinum rust is practically ready for Wm. J. Keimel Re-elected President Illinois State Florists' Association. the printer, and incidentally he men- tioned that so far the experimenters found destruction of infected plants the only remedy, propagating from seeds. The violet, he said, has been scheduled for early investigation. Professor Blair had for his subject the impossible task of financing the university under present conditions with the funds available. Most of the visitors stopped over until Wednesday to inspect the uni- versity grounds, buildings and work. ST. LOUIS FLORIST CLUB. The regular monthly meeting of the St. Louis Florist Club was held March 13th at Jules Bourdet's greenhouses, with about fifty members in attend- ance, President Aug. Hummert in the chair. Jules Bourdet spoke on the publicity campaign and endorsed the Milwaukee plan whereby the growers deduct xk per cent from the amount paid them by the wholesalers, and the retailers settle with the wholesalers at 1 per cent. A carnation show was the feature of the meeting. The next meet- ing will be held at the Windier Whole- sale Flower Co. J. W. Patton, Otto Sanders and H. Rohrbach were unan- imously elected members. The flowers exhibited were auctioned by Wm. C. Smith, which netted the club a goodly sum. Among the exhibits were the following: Giant seedling violets, Jos- eph Hauser; Carnation Washington. Billy Edwrards; White Enchantress and Enchantress Supreme Carnations, Woodlawu Garden; jonquils, carna- tions and snapdragon, R. W. Rowe; Carnation Laddie and Rose Premier, E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind.; Carna- tion Ruth Baur, O. E. Steinkamp, In- dianapolis, Ind. NASSAU COUNTY HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The regular monthly meeting of the above society was held in Pembrooke Hall, Glen Cove, on Wednesday, March 12th, at 7 p. m., with President Joseph Adler presiding. Five petitions for active membership were received. The judges appointed for the monthly exhibits were Thos. Scott, Thos. Meech and W. G. Wyatt. The following awards were made. Competition: 12 stalks of rheubarb, 1st, Thos. Twigg; 6 heads of celery, 1st, Ernest West- lake; exhibition, pan of narcissus, honorable mention to Thos. Twigg and a beautiful display of pansies. cultural certificate to Thos. Twigg. Mr. Twigg upon request, gave a brief account of his method of growing pansies which proved quite interesting. An essay was ably read by Ernest West lake, en- titled, Wanted — A Gardener, written by Robt. Weeks, Cleveland, O. A letter of thanks was ordered sent the author. Arthur Harris, one of our members who went over seas with the Cana- dians, was present and spoke briefly We were all pleased to have him with us again and to give the glad hand. P. W. Popp, vice-president of the Na- tional Association of Gardeners, was present and spoke briefly on that or- ganization. Allen Kriechman, man- ager of the Oyster Shell Lime Ferti- lizer Co., was present and spoke a few words. A short discussion followed on the making of a Clay Tennis Court, which proved quite interesting and in- structive. It was decided to hold a .March 21', 1919 ii o i; t i c u i. i i I! I-: 275 spring show at our regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 14th. The executive committee was empowered to draw up a small schedule to be pre- sented at our next meeting, April 9th, at 7 p. m. Competition: 9 spikes of antirrhinum, 3 heads of lettuce and a vase of outdoor flowering shrubs. It was decided on motion of Thos. Twigg that we hold a smoker at the conclu- sion of this meeting. NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. The regular monthly meeting was' held March 10th, with about 175 in attendance. The Dinner Committee reported over two hundred tickets disposed of for the banquet on March loth. Resolutions of sympathy on the deaths of William J. Stewart, late editor of Horticulture, and Mrs. Fen- rich, were read and approved, and ordered to be sent to the families of- the deceased. New members elected at this meet- ing were as follows: J. W. Niemer, Whitestone; G. Schaefer, Maspeth; W. F. Her, C. Futterman and E. A. Hart land, New York City; W. W. Mathews and E. Fardel, Great Neck; John Joyce and J. Schneider, Congers, and A. M. Daurenheim, Brooklyn. Nominations for membership were R. Tiebaldei, A. M. Vanderschoot and C. Nieman, New York City, and F. Heild, Tarrytown. A lengthy discussion on publicity for florists was entered into by Messrs. Totty, Pierson, Vick, Stumpp and others. F. R. Pierson reported on the recent meeting with the Federal Hor- ticultural Board at Washington. Ed. E. Salt, an industrial accounting expert, addressed the club on Getting at the Root of the Income and Outgo, emphasizing the necessity of a cost system in every branch of the trade. He was given a standing vote of thanks. The Committee of Awards reported as follows: Vase of Lilium giganteum, M. H. Bickley, Wallingford, Pa., vote of thanks; sport of Enchantress Su- preme, Le Cluse & Le Cluse, Blue Point, L. I., vote of thanks. ROCHESTER FLORISTS* ASSOCIA- TION. Dendrobiums and varieties from Mrs. Wm. Kimball's conservatories were exhibited by C. B. Ogsten at the meeting last week, among them being a rare pure white variety. The variety thyrsiflorum was particularly well grown. Wm. De Graff spoke on the League of Nations, contrasting the conditions of today with those of Washington's time, when he advised the people to keep out of international alliances, conflict and treachery. Such an alli- ance is now vitally necessary for the future of America, as well as of the world, Mr. De Graff believed. A petition was sent by the associa- tion to Sen. Thomas B. Dunn protest- ing against the ruling of the Federal Horticultural Board, the petition being signed by 44 local florists. Harry E. Bates, having been called to Albany with the removal of his firm, Lord & Burnham, tendered his resignation as President of the Asso- ciation, and has been succeeded by Vice-President Geo. T. Boucher. THE WESTCHESTER AND FAIR- FIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The regular monthly meeting was held in Hubbard's Hall, Greenwich. Conn., Friday evening, March 14, Pres- ident William Graham in the chair. A communication was read from the Secretary of Agriculture. Washington, D. C, giving his reasons for the quar- antine order and describing the dam- age that has been done, the millions of dollars that have been spent in try- ing to get rid of the dangerous insects, scale, rust, blister, borers, beetles, ear- wigs and a lot of other pests which Secretary Houston claims have come in from European nursery stock. Mr. Houston's letter was left over until next meeting for further discussion President Graham read a very good paper on carnation culture. James Stuart received a cultural certificate for a collection of seedling amaryllis, Messrs. Williamson. Brown, Atchison and Smith, vote of thanks for various exhibits. Jack Conroy, Cor. Sec. THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK. Do not forget the spring show to be held at the American Museum of Natural History March 28th to 30th. There will be no big show at the Grand Central Palace this year, so it is possible to devote all energies to make the show at the American Museum a great success. Schedules will be sent on application to the sec- retary, George V. Nash, Mansion, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, N. Y. City. George V. Nash, Secy. nois; .Mrs. J. J. Hess, Nebraska; .Mrs. Chas, H. Totty, New Jersey; and the following ladies from Michigan to serve on the Introduction Committee at the coming convention: Mrs. Fred Breitmeyer, chairman, Mrs. Philip Breitmeyer, Mrs. E. A. Scribner and Mrs. Robt. Jean. Mrs. H. G. Berning, Secy. LADIES' SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. The following ladies have been ap- pointed by the president to serve for a term of two years on the board of directors: Mrs. J. F. Ammann, Illi- THE ONION FLY. To the Editor. 1 have read with much interest the two articles pub- lished in Horticulture of Feb. 1st and March 8th, treating on the Onion Fly, and maggot. As the description of this garden pest has been thoroughly given in those above mentioned articles, I will only mention my experience in dealing with said pest when growing a crop of onions. As soon as the seedlings break through the soil I apply a dusting of one part Flowers of Sulphur and six parts air slacked lime thoroughly mixed together before application. This mixture can be applied by hand or dusting machine according to size of crop that is grown. I repeat the dose once a week until the end of May or first week in June. I have always found this little known remedy suc- cessful not only for Onion Fly but also for the Cabbage Maggot, and club root. In application to the cabbage maggot I give a dusting after the seedlings show the rough leaf, then again after transplanting and followed with two other applications of ten day intervals. For club root one dusting applied while plants are in the seed bed, as above mentioned, and a thorough dust- ing in the rows and holes before trans- planting, will keep the club root fun- gus in check. I consider that all ground that is to be planted with any of the brassica family should be ma- nured and plowed in the fall and given a thorough dusting of lime in the early spring and well cultivated before planting. I note in the article pub- lished in Horticulture of Feb. 1st of the use of paraffin (in kerosene) emul- sion in the destroying of the maggots, this I would recommend only to be ap- plied to such onions that are to be kept for winter use and storage, other- wise if applied to onions for use in a young stage will make them unfit to eat. I recommend the use of kerosene emulsion to growers who have been troubled with the maggot, a small wine glass full of kerosene to three gallons of water, keeping it thoroughly agitated while applying along the rows, and doing it only in the later after- noon or on a cloudy day. John S. Doio, Barrington, R. I. HORTICULTURE March 22, 1919 AMERICAN TILIAS. The basswoods are most interesting and ornamental trees. The European species, some of the American species and a lew Asiatic species have been planted extensively in parks ami gardens for many years. The paper written lately on American Tilias by Dr. C. S. Sargent in the Botanical Gazette, Volume (i6, shows a vast amount of work in the study and in- vestigation of these interesting trees throughout many parts of North America and should stimulate interest in the further study of these trees. In Sargent's "Manual of The Trees of North America," published in 1905, six species of basswoods were credited to North America; in his recent paper Dr. Sargent admits twenty-nine forms. that is, fifteen species and fourteen varieties. Ten new species are de- scribed. This is a remarkable addition to this interesting genus in fourteen years' time. A number of the varietal forms described in this paper, Dr. Sar- gent thinks may in time be admitted as species when they are better under- stood. The opinions of nurserymen and horticulturists will have to be changed considerably in regard to the proper understanding of several basswoods that have been sold in nurseries. The conception of what has generally been considered the common American Linden, and has been known botan- ically as Tilia Americana, and is now known as T. glabra is altogether different from the old conception, that is to say, a number of different species have been involved in T. glabra (T. Americana). For example in Western New York State, and adjoining states, we have always considered there was one species of basswood, that is the common American basswood, T. glabra (T. Americana). We find out now that another distinct species has been mixed up with this, and Dr. Sargent calls this T. neglecta. It is rather curious that the latter is the prevailing species in Western New York, and T. glabra epot *th AKiiue Cars from Pennsylvania Station MODERN AND FIREPROOF Strictly lir-l-f lass Rates Reasonable Rooms with Adjoining Bath, • $2.00 up Rooms with Private Bath, - $2.50 up Suites, .... $4.00 up Ten minutes iralk l<> .10 theatres Send for Booklet HARRY P. STIMSON Only New ITork Hotel Window-Screened Throughout woods. It was only last year that the writer was aware of this. It is inter- esting to know that this nursery firm distinguished this basswood (Tilia neglecta) many years since for nur- sery purposes. I have noticed that T. glabra (T. Americana) is very common in north- ern Ontario, Canada; in fact it is the prevailing species, and T. neglecta is uncommon. T. glabra can be distin- guished by the coarsely toothed leaves green on both sides, and quite smooth beneath. T. glabra (T. Americana) reaches further north than any other basswood. Dr. Sargent has changed our ideas of T. heterophylla. We have grown a basswood for many years under this name, and Dr. Sargent calls this T. monticala and describes it as a new species. This is a remarkably handsome tree. The obliquely shaped leaves are very large, often seven to eight inches long, and are covered beneath with white hoary tomentum. It has very showy, large flowers and blooms at Rochester about June 12th. The young branches in winter are bright red. Dr. Sargent says of T. monticola, "with its large leaves snowy white beneath on the lower surface, and drooping grace- fully on their long petioles, and its large flowers, it is the showiest of the American Lindens." Whether the true T. heterophylla is in cultivation or not I do not know. T. heterophylla var. Michauxii is said by Dr. Sargent to be indigenous in Western New York. We think that this is probably an error as we have not seen any basswood to fit that descrip- tion in this part of the world. It is interesting to note that Dr. Sargent does not describe any hybrids. This is quite remarkable as the European basswoods are known to hybridize freely. Most of the newly described bass- woods are from the southern states, and probably some of them will not prove hardy in the north. It is very desirable that all of the new species and varieties described, will in the near future be introduced to parks and private estates in different parts of the country where the environment will suit them. OBITUARY. Frank A. Friedley. Frank A. Friedley, well-known flor- ist of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away un- expectedly March loth, after an illness of several days, of bronchitis and quinsy, aged 37 years. .Mr. Friedley was born in New Albany, Ind., and re- moved to Richmond when a boy. He received his first training with E. G. Hill. After leaving Richmond he was employed at Dayton, Ohio, Cincinnati. Joliet, 111., and Springfield, 111., finally locating in Cleveland in 1908. He was a member of the S. A. F. and O. H. American Carnation Society and Cleve- land Florists' Club, besides several fraternal organizations. His widow survives him. Ghrysanthemum Cuttings Major ISoiinafl'oii, (has. Razer, Oconto, Pacific Supreme and Chrysolora, ready April 1st. $2.50 per hundred. Also. Extra strong Cuttings of Car- nation Matchless, $-0.0© per thousand. W. D. HOWARD MILFORD, MASS. March L'l'. 1 H I !* II OUT I CULTURE DELPHINIUMS: RAISING PLANTS FROM SEED. In the minds of not a few people there is an idea that the raising of perennials from seed is a long and tedious process, attended with results that are not always satisfactory. With some subjects there may be a deal of truth in this; but my experience, so far as Delphiniums are concerned, prompts me to say that one often "lights upon a prize" through the med- ium of the seed packet that more than compensates one for the trouble be- stowed upon the seedlings. It is due to these beautiful and stately plants to say that the methods of raising them from seed is not a protracted one, and these who make a practice of sow- ing biennials need have no misgivings about their commencing to bloom in the second year, provided they are looked after properly. If seed is sown in slight heat in February or March in pans of a light compost, and the seedlings subsequently pricked out and placed in a cold frame for a few weeks before planting them out in May, one gains much time; but I have been just as successful with them when seed has been sown in a frame in May or on a warm border. In my opinion the raising of Delphiniums from seed in this way is not without excitement, and if only the seed is procured from a good source, one often comes across new arrivals which possess real merit, while the remainder of the plants — if seed is procured from a firm of repute — usually turn out well. For the first time of blooming, at any rate, I have found it best to limit a plant to three stems as being the more satisfactory; indeed, I think a good many lovers of hardy herbaceous subjects are finding out for themselves that it is much the best to restrict the output of their plants. To say the least, huge clumps are never so profitable as small ones, Headquarters for PACHYSANDRA TERMINALIS 50,000 out of 2lA inch pots. Write for Pricei OLD TOWN NURSERIES SOUTH NATICK, MASS. M. P. HAEXDLER, Prop. Young Xittle Zxce jFarms, FRAMINGHAM, MASS. We have millions of growing EVERGREEN AND DECIDUOUS TREES complete in grades and sizes. Write for Price List Seedlings and Transplants, Firs, Junipers, Arborvitae, Pines, Spruces, Maples, Ash, Oaks, Lindens, Elms, etc. a ■ W i. A 15 Beacon St. a American Forestry Co. aj- :■ &,.,&> NURSERY STOCK Fruit and Ornamental Tre«i, Shrnba, Small JFrultn, Clematis, Kifrerwrn and Roses. Write for Trade List W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Gewva, N. Y. We are subscribers to the Nurserymen'a Fund for Market Development STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for our list. The fONAJRD & |"T~I WEST GROVE IaIOCtESCO. I X| PENN..U.S.A. E^t» i FH«. Fn>. Aatoia. Wibom, Tim-Pim. Wa mrt anbicribert tt tki Nurnrymen 's Fund ftr Morktt Dtvtlopmtnt HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOR OVER HALF A OKMTUBT Small, medium and large sizes supplied Price list now ready THE D. HILL NURSERY GO. Evergreen Specialist*. Larrest Qrawen In America BOX 415. DUNDEE. HX. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. as, should a dry season follow, the cen- tre shoots suffer from overdryness through being smothered up. I have found in growing Delphiniums that it is much the best to confine the plants to, say, half a dozen shoots, tying each out separately to a stake, rather than permit the whole to develop. The> spikes of bloom, needless to say, are finer in every way where the output of shoots is restricted. Nothing, in my judgment, suits Del- phiniums better than good loamy soil with which rotted farm or stable man- ure has been incorporated, with an- other mulch, just before blooming, of old manure or leaf-soil to conserve moisture, for they are water-loving plants. As back-row plants they have long been esteemed, especially on a sunny border; but comparatively few go to the trouble of securing new sorts by the way of the seed packet, which, after all, is not a difficult business. W. L. L. in The Garden. NEWS NOTES. Boston — Mayor Peters has announced the appointment of Charles A. Hogan, 359 Geneva avenue, Dorchester, to the position of superintendent of parks. He will have charge of all planting in parks, streets and playgrounds. He has been foreman in the Back Bay dis- trict. The mayor also announced changes in the park and recreation de- partment which will result in a saving of $2,300 a year to the city, as a re- sult of the promotion of James B. Shea from deputy commission, to be chair- man of the park board. Mr. Shea's former position will remain vacant. William P. Long, who has been super- intendent of street trees and moth sup- pression, is promoted deputy commis- sioner, and James E. Phelan, store- keeper, is promoted to be storekeeper and property clerk. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. H. E. Meader, Dover, N. H. — Mead- er's Blue Ribbon Gladioli. Standard varieties alphabetically listed, with illustrations. Cherry Hill Nurseries, West New- bury, Mass. — A tempting list of choice evergreen trees and shrubs, deciduous trees and shrubs, vines, roses, herba- ceous plants and gladioli. DRAGAENA CANES Last chance to Import Canes before "Plant Exclusion Act" becomes effec- tive June 1st. AM the best commercial varieties in- cluding: LINDENI IMPERIALI8 FRAGRANS LORD WOLSELEY A.MABILIS TERMINALIS MASSANGEANA 8ANDERIANA Etc., Etc., Etc. Write for Prices. Spring Shipment. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chamber* St., N«w York 278 HORTICULTURE March 22, 1919 IN MEMORIAM. C. S. Harrison. Harrison Nurseries Co., York, Nebraska. It was in the IIoktu i i ii ke that I learned of the passing away of "Father Harrison". Deeply moved and shocked by the sad news, and knowing of him in so short a time, 1 can understand what a blow his death is to you. He was a man whose place will not be easily filled in the world, how impos- sible to fill it in his home. You have given back to earth the value of cycles of experienced years which has matured yourselves, (and by his works in print for others to follow,) to the point of each of you, individually, to take his place. You have reached that cycle in which you now rest upon your own responsibility. You have given back to Him who lent it to you. The giving back is very hard. No one but you alone knows the parting. In after years you may have friends, fond, dear kind, and loving friends, but never will you have again the inexpressible love and gentleness lavished upon you. Often will you sigh in your struggles with the hard un- caring world, for the sweet deep se- curity you felt in the younger days, in the studies of nature and Mother earth, in listening to that tender and untiring voice. All these things will come to pass and his silent voice from that sacred sod will whisper to you to remember him in the victory won, to ever live out your time in the spirit as he left you. He is the same good Father as he was here whom we loved so well. You are better, you are riper, you are richer even in this hour of bereav- njent than you were. God gave and He has not taken away except in out- ward form. He holds, he keeps, he reserves, he watches and he loves. You shall have again that which you have given back, to him only out- wardly. Meanwhile hold the key, in your hand, — the golden key of faith and love, which will open the door of knowledge and wisdom only. There is no other door so fast that a mother's love and a father's love will open. In the Spiritual Kingdom let us pic- ture him as a child. Let us thank God. for the light which he has kindled here in the flowery kingdom and burns so pure a flame, and which will teach and guide us both in Brotherly Love and prosperity and may we thank God that this child was to go to a better place, and perhaps it was for the best in his passing after suffering the loss of his vision. Yes, it is heartrender- ing to dwell on his thoughts of the last sight of the "Richard Carvel". mvmmmmmmmmmmmmwjmmmmitm DORMANT CANNA ROOTS RED GREEN FOLIAGE Per 100 Per 1000 (HAS. HENDERSON $3.50 $30.00 LOUISIANA 3.50 30.00 FIKKMIRD 7.00 05.00 GOLD EDGE MADAM CKOZV $3.50 $30.00 GLAUIOFLOKA 3.50 30.00 \ I.MS 4.00 35.00 WHITE MT. BLANC IMP $5.00 $45.00 YELLOW YELLOW KING HUMBERT (Queen Helen) $7.50 $70.00 KATE F. DEKMER 4.00 35.00 RICHARD WALLACE 3.50 30.00 FLORENCE VAUGHAN 3.50 30.00 BRONZE LEAF RED FLOWER KING HUMBERT $4.00 $35.00 MINTZER'S COLOSSAL 3.50 30.00 CONOWINGO 3.50 30.00 SVvtl)itr (LBoDtnngton ilo.^nc. !28 Chambers Street Seedsmen NEW YORK CITY Last November, on learning of his affliction, I could not rest, but wrote him in view of comforting him. You have our heartfelt sympathy in your deep sorrow. We are never ripe till we have been made so by suffering. We belong to those fruits which must be touched by frost before they lose their sourness and come to their sweet- ness. In this bereavement let us so live that in due time our Maker calls us home to join him and meet again never to be separated. Yours in the Brotherly Love to- gether with my fellow members of the American Peony Society, Chas. H. Newhard. NEWS NOTES. Eddyville, N. Y. — The Amawalk Nurseries are removing their main office to Amawalk, N. Y. Sherman, Tex. — Charles W, Wit- beck, formerly connected with the New York seed trade, is now with the Ferguson Farms Co. Kansas City, Mo.— T. J. Noll & Co. are moving from 1109 to 1108 Grand avenue, the change made necessary owing to increased business. Savanna, III. — Joseph Dunn and John Lambert have acquired the Savanna Greenhouses, which have been closed the past winter. AMEND PLANT QUARANTINE TO ADMIT FLOWER BULBS. The quarantine governing the im- portation of nursery stock and other plants and seeds into the United States has been amended to permit the im- portation of lily bulbs, lily of the val- ley, narcissus, hyacinth, tulip, and crocus packed in sand, soil or earth, provided such sand, soil or earth has been previously sterilized in accord- ance with methods prescribed by the Federal Horticultural Board. Steril- ization must be done under the super- vision of an authorized inspector of the country of origin, who must certify to it. This provision is amendatory to Regulation 3 of the rules and regula- tions supplemental to the notice of quarantine, which required that such bulbs when imported must be free from sand, soil or earth. It was brought to the attention of the board, however, that dry earth is the only suitable material known for packing these bulbs, and experts of the Depart- ment of Agriculture advised that such material can be cheaply and satisfac- torily sterilized by heat in such way as to involve no additional risk of in- troduction of dangerous plant pests. Because the hostilities are over do not shift into careless spending, hut thrift forward into wise saving. Buy W. S. S. "Extravagance rots character; train youth away from it. On the other hand, the habit of saving money, while it stiffens the will, also brightens the energies. If you would be sure that you are beginning right, begin to save." — (Theodore Roosevelt.) Buy W. S. S. March 22. 1919 H OHTIfiULTUH E 279 SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION Officers — President. F. W. Bolciano, Washington, D.O.J First V ice-President, Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Mi].; Second Vice-President, David Burpee, Philadel- phia, Pa.; Secretary-Treasurer, C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O. Cabbage Seed Supply Low. The shortage of cabbage seed is leading plant pathologists at the Wis- consin College of Agriculture to ad- vise treating all the seed with corro- sive sublimate „c.ore it is planted. Seed shortage combined with high prices is throwing on the market an unusual amount of seed infected with black leg and black rot. The supply of Danish seed is not available this year and the New York seed supply has also decreased. The treatment, as given by R. E. Vaughan. plant pathologist, is: "Use a solution of 1 part corrosive sublimate to 100 parts of water. The corrosive sublimate is sold in small tablets. It is extremely poisonous and for that reason should be handled carefully and kept out of the way of children and animals. "Put the cabbage seed in a small bag and place it in the solution for 30 minutes, remove from the solution and rinse in clear water, then empty the seeds from the bag and dry them on paper or cloth." TREES, SHRUBS, MS and HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS By JOHN KIRKEGAARD Formerly Assistant to Director of the Boyal Botanical Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark. Latterly Twenty Years In American For- estry and Botanical Work. Assisted by DR. H. T. FEENALI), Professor of Entomology Massachusetts Agricultural College and Entomologist, Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station, and PROF. E. A. WHITE, Professor of Floriculture, New York State College of Agriculture at Cornell Univer- sity. A Great Book A Beautiful Book A Comprehensive Book A Practical Book By Practical Men There Is No Other Book Like It New Edition BEAUTIFXnXY BOUND IN CLOTH Price only $2.50 net. Mailing Price, S2.71. Money-Back Guarantee Order it from HORTICULTURE 147 Summer St, Boston MICHELL'S NEW CROP Asparagus Plumosus Nanus GREENHOUSE GROWN SKEW 1000 Seeds. 5000 Seeds. S3.00 13.75 10.000 Seeds. 25.000 Seeds. .S25.00 . 56.25 LATHHOUSE GROWN SEED IIMMI Seeds. 5000 Seeds. S'.'.OO . 9.75 10,000 Seeds. 25,000 Seeds. .$18.50 . 43.75 Special prices on larger quantities. Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. SEND FOR OUR NEW WHOLESALE PRICE LIST IF YOU HAVEN'T A COPY. HENRY F. MICHELL GO. 518 MARKET ST.. PHILADELPHIA HOW TO GROW RUST-RESISTANT ASPARAGUS. The Washington family of rust-re- sistant asparagus, developed by the United States Department of Agricul- ture in co-operation with the Massa- chusetts Agricultural Experiment Sta- tion and other co-operators throughout the country as the result of thirteen years of effort, is now well dissemin- ated among interested growers and seedsmen, some of whom have avail- able stocks of the new strains for sale. The pedigreed stock thus far dis- tributed to growers is intended to form a basic stock for further breed- ing work. The Department of Agri- culture announces that while it will continue to distribute the new strains, private enterprise must be looked to henceforth to furnish the general trade with its main supply of seeds and roots. The department will not make gen- eral distributions of seeds or roots of the new strains. The names of firms and individual growers who have stocks of the new strains may be ob- tained from the Bureau of Plant In- dustry, Department of Agriculture. Growers Should Keep Records. Improved stocks thus far distributed are from matings of the male plant Washington with the female plants Martha and Mary and two other females as yet unnamed, R2-22 and R4-101. Pedigree numbers or combina- tions of unnamed females with Wash- ington, it is pointed out, should be pre- served by growers, as some of them will be named later and these records will be valuable. Cultural suggestions for the growing of the new strains include early sow- ing, clean seed beds, a small percent- age of spinach or radish seeds to mark the row for cultivation before the asparagus seedlings show, the drop- ping of seed by hand five or six to the foot, cultivation between the rows with cultivators or scuffle hoes, and removal of weeds in the rows by hand. At the end of the season the tops should be allowed to die down to make a covering for holding snow. A layer of coarse hay or stray to prevent win- ter-killing should be put on after the ground has frozen. How to Handle Seedlings. In digging seedlings great pains should be taken to preserve all the storage roots unbroken and unbruised. Trimming the roots down to a uniform length of six or eight inches is strong- ly condemned. One-year-old roots are said to do better than two-year-old roots of the same stock. It has been found inadvisable to plant a perma- nent bed on ground occupied by seed- lings the year before. The ideapshoot should be about an inch in diameter, straight and not much flattened, of clean growth, with scales fitting closely in a tight bud. The new pedigreed strains, to be available for seed production, must not be planted in fields near inferior varieties. The grower who expects to sell seeds or roots is reminded that constant care is necessary to keep up a high standard. To get the best returns from fields of the new strains for market pur- poses, they should be labeled and sold as Washington asparagus. The Department of Agriculture has recently issued a circular giving in- formation on the breeding and culture of the new ru6t-resistant strains of as- paragus supplementary to that on gen- eral asparagus growing contained in Farmers' Bulletin 829. Albany, Ga. — The J. S. Smith Seed Co. of Columbus, Ga., have opened a branch store in this city. -SI I HORTICULTURE March 22, 1919 IN THE National Capitol It jonr servle* to deliver Flowere •r HcbIcub en Order by Tele- graph or otherwise. Prompt Reliable Servlee. GEORGE H. COOKE Conneotlent Are. and L St. WASHINGTON, D .C. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegrapn Deliver; 124 TREMONT ST. EM FOB KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Orders to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph PellTerj DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country te New York City Writ* or Telea-raph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1662-1568 Colombo* KOTTMILLER, 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. Aseo. 4DAM SERENGER FLORIST "new1¥reet. BANGOR, MB. We Cover all Points in Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 36 Dorrance Street Member Florist*' 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. Y.— The Rosery, 23 Steuben St Albany, N. Y. — Danker. Bangor, Me. — Adam Sekenger, 32 New- bury St. Boston— Thos. F. Galvln, 1 Park St Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St Brooklyn, N. Y. — 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 McEenzle, 1827 Mass. Ave. Chicago— William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Cleveland, O.— J. M. 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Kansas City, Kan. — Baker & God- frey, 1136 Quindaro Blvd. Cleveland, 0.— W. H. Temblett, Euclid avenue, near 105th street. Waterville, Me. — Chas. E. Carter, re- moving to corner of Main and Temple streets. Chicago, III. — Lewis & Rocca Co., 55 E. Jackson street. H. Schaeffer, 5518 West Chicago avenue. New York, N. Y— J. Smith, East 86th street, near Lexington avenue. Rochester Floral Co., 3rd avenue and 183rd street. Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. Deliveries of Flowers askd Flsnts la FALL RIVE* swd eeatisaosj. territory. EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, 7he Florist We deliver by automobile In East, West snd South Orange, also Glen Ridge, Mont- clalr. Bloom field. Newark and New York. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Xsmier Florists Telegraph Delivery Association NOTICE INITIALS. We have one store cult THE J. M. QASSER COMPANY, CLEVELAND Euclid Avenue The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mall or telegraph order foe any oeeaaloa. In any part ef the Domlnlea. JOHN H. DUNLOP t-l* Wnt Adelaide St. - TORONTO, ONT HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones 1501 and L 16ftt 1415 Farnum St. OMAHA, NEB. Efficient Delivery Service ALL, BOSTON SUBURBS JOHN McKENZIE 1*21 Mass. Ave., CAMBRIDGE, MASS. PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. GRAKELOYY E™ Everything in Flouers Broad Street at Cumberland Tk* Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLIS, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery DENVER. COLORADO 282 HORTICULTURE March 22, 1919 ROSE PLANTS OPHELIA DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY 2.1-inch pots, $90.00 per 1000.. Fine stock, cuttings made from two and three eye cuttings. THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus New Crop, Greenbouee Grown Seed. Per 100, 45c; per 1000, $3.50. PRIMULA OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA Home grown. Saved by florists who know their business. Ready now, GIGANTEA ROSEA. Seed Bared from plants with large flower trusses and a beautiful shade of pink. Trade pkt , (about 1,200 seeds), $1.50. BENCH GROWN ROSES Ready for Shipment Now Per 100 Per 1000 MILADY $10.00 $90.00 Will have other varieties later. Write for prices. 166 N. W.b«ih Avt. CHICAGO Per 100 Per 1000 RICHMOND.. $10.00 $U0.OO A. HENDERSON & CO., EDWARD RE1D WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 - 21 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Seasonable Varieties ol Cot Flowers Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. 10.000. »t.25 60,000... *0.75 Sample frae. For Bala by deaJcra. GEORGE B.HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E. G.HILL CO. Wholesale Florists moi-atvioiMD, IND. eta*** ateatlaa Horttaaltarc wham writing. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Canal ammaata 8*Uelt«d Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 264 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The House for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN KJ~We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO IF You Want Anything from Boston Get It From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Order* With V» HENRY IVS. ROBINSON & 2 Winthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am Beauty, Special • - ■ " " Fancy and Extra . < " " No. i and culls Russell Hadley Mock, Key Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hillingdon Killarney, Key, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst Carnations C ittley as Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies, Spec ioaum , Callus Freesia Roman Hyacinths Stevia ■ Marguerites ■ Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Violets Narcissus Calendula Sweet PeaS -•■ Gardenias Adiantum S mi lax Asparagus Plumosus. & Spren. dm Bchs ) . BOSTON Mar, 2t ST. LOUIS Mar. 17 PHILA. Mar. 17 7 5. CO 30.00 20.00 10.00 10.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4. CO 6.00 50.00 13. OO 8.00 16. ' O 4.CO 3.OO 6.00 8.00 .25 3-oo 2.00 I. CO 1.00 35-°° 100.00 75-00 30.00 15.00 15-0° 12.00 12.00 12. oc 1 2.00 12.00 8.00 75.00 20. (C 20.00 20. OO 6. co to 4.0c to to 6.00 to 8.00 to J 2.00 to 75 4. CO 4.00 to 3.00 to IO0.OO to 1.50 to 35.00 tO 5 cot' to 50.00 to 60,0c 30.00 to 40.ee 12.00 to 2C.OO IO. oc to 35.00 5 00 to 1 0.0c 5.0c to 25. oc 10.00 :u 15-to 4.00 K 6.00 6 00 tc IO. CO 4.00 to 12.00 3- co IO 8.00 10 75.00 2C.OO u to 25.0c 15. CO to 20 .OC 3.00 -0 l.CO 3.00 to to 6.00 1.00 to 2.00 6.00 to 10.00 5.00 to 6.00 .30 to .40 3.0. to 5.00 3.00 to 5.00 .40 to to 1.25 1.00 to 1.50 2:.00 to 25.0c 23 oc to 75.00 00.00 40.00 20.00 10.00 1 0.0c 75.00 45.00 30.00 30.0c 30,00 5.00 to IC 15.00 4.00 to IS.OC 5.00 tc 15.0c 4.00 to 5.00 40. to 10 50.CK 10.5 J tc (O 2C.OO 10. CO to 30.00 3 00 to 6.00 2.00 to to 4.00 I.03 to to 2.CO 8.00 •5° 6,00 4.00 1.00 30.ro 1.00 20.00 50.00 13. CO 1.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 40.00 a.oo 25. co 73-co J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers ROSES, CARNATIONS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK Shipping ordera have mo»t careful attention always CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CD MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. William F. Hasting Co. Wholesale Florists 5*36-570 WASHINGTON STREET - BUFFALO, N. Y. March 22, 1919 HORTICULTURE :.'*:; Flower Market Reports Conditions have not BOSTON changed materially in the market this week with the exception of largo outside orders lor carnations, which, with a shorten- ing up in the supply has caused prices to advance somewhat. American Beauty roses are more plentiful than has been the case in the last few weeks and the general supply of roses while still large is of superior quality. Carnations are also excellent as is also lily 01 the valley. Easter lilies are scarce while callas are plentiful with a good demand. Violets and sweet peas are seen in large quantities but buyers are numerous and they find a read] sale. Miscellaneous and bulbous stock is of excellent quality but some- what scarce. The tables are fairly CHICAGO well filled with flowers and the customers have a stock to select from that not only is complete in all that the season affords but the quality covers a range that will adapt itself to the needs of all. Whether it is the cheap flower for the inexpensive design or the fancy grade for the corsage or basket, it can be had at this time. There is a good demand for flowers but the supply is gradually running ahead and unless some change comes the inevitable will happen and a glut will come. In addi- tion to the home grown bulbous stock there are quantities of southern jon- quils coming in daily. Violets from the East are another source of vexa- tion to some. The quality does not compare favorably with that of the home grown singles but to those buy- ers to whom a violet is a violet, the effect on prices is not of the best. All kinds of roses are in good supply and quality is excellent. Carnations are more plentiful also and iris, lilies, calendulas, forget-me-not, freesias. hya- cinths, jonquils and sweet peas from the short stemmed to the extreme lengths, pansies and other flowers make a very attractive display to tempt the buyers. St. Patrick's Day was hardly received with the enthu- siasm of other years. Business is holding CINCINNATI up well. Supply has increased and lias eased up the market considerably, Shipping business continues good. While prices have fallen somewhat they are holding firm at a point that Is much higher than the average for this time of the year. The rose supply is heavier and has eased up the market The Chicago Flower Growers Association WHOLESALE GROWERS of CUT FLOWERS and PLANTS L. D. Phone Randolph 631 182 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - 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 Carnations Cattleyaa Lilies, Longif lorum Lilies, Spec ioaum C ft! las. Freesia Roman Hyacinths Stevia Marguerites Lily of the Valley Snapdragon. Violets Narcissus Calendula Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plu. & Spren. (iooBhs.) CINCINNATI Mar. 19 TRADE PRICES -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY PITTSBURG Mar. 16 CHICAGO Mar. 18 60.00 33.oo 10.00 8.00 15.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.0c 4.00 5.00 15.00 1250 a. 00 6.00 10. CO z.oo 4.00 4 00 1. 00 I. CO 30.0 50 00 75.00 50.00 23.00 25.0c 25.00 25.00 15.00 12.00 :a.oo 1 2. CO 8.00 25.00 20. CO 15.00 J. 00 8.00 20, CO 2.00 5.00 6.00 1.50 40.00 75.00 50.00 40.00 13.00 8.00 15.00 15.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 4 OO 2.00 35.OO 12. OO 12 00 2. CO 3-OQ 5.OO I2.00 .60 3.00 2.00 I. OO 25.OO I.50 18.OO 25.OO 75 oc 50.00 25.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 20.00 1500 15 00 20. CO 4.00 50.00 18.00 15.00 4.00 5- o 1.50 6,00 18.00 ■75 5 00 5.00 2.50 30. CO 2.00 25.00 50.00 BUFFALO Mar. 17 60.00 40.00 10.0: 6.0c 6.00 5-to 6.00 4.00 5 CO 6-00 2.00 50.0c 15.00 5 00 15.00 3.00 4.00 1. 00 8.00 8. CO •75 4.00 3.00 •75 15.00 1.00 20.00 35.00 to to tc to .0 to to to tc to to to to to to o to to to to to 73.0c 50.00 20. CO 20 .or. 10.00 8. co 1 5. CO 6,00 1 f.OO I 2. OO 5.0c 00.00 20.00 10.00 25.00 5.00 6. co 2.00 10.00 10.00 1.00 5. CO 5.00 2. CO 20.00 2.00 25.00 50.00 60.00 to 40.00 It j 8.00 to [2. OO t( tc 10.00 to 10 6 00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 5c .00 to 15.00 tc- to 12.00 tO 3. co to 3.00 te to x.co to to ace to • 75 lo 4 . co to 2. CO tO • 73 'o to 1 . 50 to to 20.00 to 75.0c 60.0c 20.0C 3c .00 30.00 15.00 15. oc 25.00 6.00 60.00 20.00 20.00 5.00 5,00 3.00 6.00 8.00 I 00 5.00 4.00 S.50 2.00 23.00 60.00 to a certain extent but not to an amount to cause any very substantial reduction in price. Carnations are in a good supply. Easter lilies, rubrum lilies and callas are available: Sweet peas are in a heavy supply and meet with good demand. The supply of tulips, daffodils, Dutch hyacinths, Nar- cissus poeticus and freesia is fair and proves good property. Snapdragon continue to meet with a good demand. MUnonette is selling well. Other of- ferings are orchids, baby primrose, wallflower and forget-me-not. There was no PHILADELPHIA great increase in the supply of carnations last week and the market cleaned up well. Prices on these are now more moderate and very fine stock can be had at reasonable figures. Roses came in more abundantly and the quality also improved. American Beauty took its first drop in many moons the hundi-ed grade being now freely quoted to seventy-five and other grades in proportion. Russell is very fine and in good supply. Ophelia is also very good and ranked among the leaders. Sweet peas were never bet- ter, some really wonderful Yarrawas and others of the orchid type to be seen, big flowers and long stems, ex- ceptionally well done. Daffodils are more plentiful and show good culture in the finer sorts such as Empress from nearby greenhouses. There is the usual influx of outdoor daffodils from the South. These go rather slow and at low figures. Iris tingitana is still in evidence but seems to be near- ing its wind up. Cattleya trianae and Schroederae in increased supply and of very good quality. The boys are hav- ing to hustle to place all that's coming in at prices that will please the grow- ers. The shamrock was much in evi- dence for St. Patrick's day as was also (\ve regret to say) the green car- nation, sweet pea and daffodil. If a thing is unnatural its nasty — and vice versa. The three-leaved sham- rock typical of the religious Trinity preached by St. Patrick is natural and beautiful. The others are neither. We seem to be a primitive bunch yet about many things. A lot of the cave man still remains. And we can't blame it all on the war. either. Business during the ROCHESTER past week has been very good with an abundance of funeral work and at the end of the week a heavy demand foi- st. Patrick's novelties and various green blossoms were disposed of. Carnations are of good quality and are in good demand. Violets are plentiful and sell readily. The supply of roses ha been small during the past week. Many fine large sweet peas are avail- able and are easily cleaned up. Bulbous stock includes some very fine freesia, jonquils, narcissi, daffodils, Roman and Dutch hyacinths, single and double tulips and lily of the val- 1 y The supply of greens is none too plentiful. ■.'si HORTICULTURE March 22, 1919 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers N.w Address. 14* WMt SSth St.. NKW YORK Telephone* : Mae, 2201, Madison Square. — WM. P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335, FarragTUt. Call and Inspect the Best Establlament In the Wholesale Flower District- JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 WEST 28tk STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicited Phone FarrBKat 43M WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer In CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 Wees 38th Street, New York Telephone— MWB-tSSt Madison Square RIEDEL & 8.EYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST IO» NA/'nCST" as3*r-i ST CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED PBOSB{«08J.ARRAQ0T NEW YORK THE KERVAN CO Fresh Oat Decorstlre Brerc-rasaa, Highest Standard of Quality. Larfeat Stock In America. Write for Illustrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foremost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE % First Class Market far *j[! I ' T ITLOWERS m WiUonghby St Brooklyn jj ' M. C. FORD 121 Ws>st 28th St., NEW YORK FI MB. FHKT 6KHTWB A Fall Line of ALL OCT FLOWBB6. Telephone S87S FarracDt. J. K. ALL IM "A LBiOBR IJTHB WHOlBStls COWIISSIOS TRADE FOR OTBR TBIRTI IBARS " ROSES! I ^A/ ANT ROSESI Have a demand for more than I can supply. Rose Qrowert Call or Write. 118 West 28th St. iMt=:\A/ RK TELEPHONES Farratnt 187 and MM J. J. CO AN, Inc. Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Phones: Farragut 5413 and 5891 Everything in Cut Flowers HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK WHOI Rl :t \A/«t»t ae Tslsnsnass. 11 — Hie Madison Square MAURICE L. *e> Tremsarax tr e»ot Coaalsa ■ is SelieiS*^ 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, Key Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hillinadon Killarney, Taft Ophelia. Sunburst * Carnations Last Part of Week First Pitt of Wis! ending Ma . lb beginning Mar. 17 1918 1918 40.00 to 75.00 40.00 to 75 .ot 20.00 to 40.00 20.00 to 35.0c 5.00 to 15.00 3.00 to 15.0c 5.00 to 35.00 4.co to 30,0c 3.00 to 60.00 4.00 ta 30.0c 3.00 to 25.00 3. CO to 20.0c 3.00 to 1 2.00 2.00 to 10. ot 3.00 to 11.00 2.00 to lo.oe 3.00 to 800 2.00 to 8.0c 3.00 to 12.00 2.00 to 1 2.0c 2.00 to 5.00 2.00 to 5.00 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We hare a numerous clientele of New York City buyer, and the demand es- aaeda oar supply. This is espesislly trae ef Beaes. We hare every facility ass abundant means and beat returns are assured for stock consigned to us. Address Yoar Shipments to UNITED CUT FLOWER 111 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CO. Inc. D. J. Pappas, Pres. REED <& KELLER 182 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all onr »«t»i D.signs, Baskets, Win Wirk & Noveltiis and :ire dealers in Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists' Requisites Boston Floral Supply Co. S4T-357 Cambridro St., Boston SHOW BOOMS, 15 Otis Street and 96 Arch Street Headquarters for CYCAS, BASKETS, WIBB DESIGNS and WAX FLOWERS QUALITY QUANTITY CHARLES MILLANG Wholesale Florist 55-67 West I6(h St., NEW YORK ATTENTION ROBERT DYSART CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple methods of correct aceenmtlne; especially adapted for florists' suss. BOOKS BALANCED AMD ADJUSTED 40 STATE STREET . . BOSTON Telephone Mala M When writing Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture March 22, 1919 HORTICULTURE 285 NEW YORK QDOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only CHICAGO. Mrs. Allie Zech, who underwent an operation at the Union Hospital, March 17th, is reported as doing as well as could be expected. H. Shaeffer has rented the store at 5518 W. Chicago avenue and will open a retail store there as soon as the fixtures are installed. J. E. Pollworth is receiving the con- gratulations of his friends on his re- covery from an illness which seemed likely at one time to cause the loss of his eyesight. Walter Stoklos, for eleven years with Poehlmann Bros., has made a start for himself and taken room 211 at E. Ran- dolph St., formerly occupied by Archie Spencer, where he will do a wholesale commission business. C. Pfund Co., of Congress street, Wenonah avenue, Oak Park, have sold their greenhouses and retail store to George Jung, who has had a store at 1727 N. Campbell avenue and who will take possession of the new place at once. Mr. Pfund, who has a fine nur- sery, started at Elmhurst, will devote all of his time to it. Some of the growers of cut flowers who do not take kindly to the influx of southern jonquils into this market each spring, may possibly not take into account how much depends upon their sale. A. L. Vaughan, who re- cently returned from a southern trip, says many thousands of dollars are invested in these flowers. A. Henderson & Co. have completed the changes in their newly acquired wholesale and retail seed store and are now having a good demand for their cannas, caladiums, tube roses and gladioli. A stock of Boston ferns and blooming bulbous plants are brighten- ing the store and giving retail suc- tomers something to purchase while waiting for gardening time. Miss Gertrude Lewis and Tony Rocca have rented the store at 55 E. Jackson Boul. in the Cable building and will open a retail flower store about April 5th. The firm will be known as The Lewis & Rocca Co. Miss Lewis has been for 17 years with J. Mangel and is well known for her artistic ability in the arrangement of flowers and her courteous manners have made her a favorite with custom- ers. Mr. Rocca has been with the same firm 11 years and is a young man MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies. Longif lorum Lilies, S pec ionum C&llas Freesia Roman Hyacinths Stevia ■ Marguerites Lily of the ValUy Snapdragon Violets Narcissus Calendula Sweet Peas Gardenias Ad iant um- ■ Sinilax • • • • 4*DRrarus Ptumosus, & Spren Cioo bunches). Last Part of Week ending Mar. 15 1918 90.00 10.00 10.00 1. 00 1. 00 1. 00 a. 00 6.00 .30 3.00 15.00 1. 00 20,10 12.00 15-00 50.00 15-00 16.00 3.00 3.03 a. 00 4.00 16.00 .60 5.00 50,00 3.00 50.00 1 .00 20.00 35-oo First Part ol Wiek beginning Mar. 17 1111/ 20.00 10.0c 10.00 I. CO I.UO a. 00 8- o ■ 35 5.00 IV. 00 1. 00 20.00 12.00 15.00 30.01 16.CO 15.00 2.00 a 00 t.oo 4.ot 23.00 ■5° 5.00 30.00 3.00 51 .00 1. CO 20.01 35.00 of ability and well liked. Their friends wish them a full measure of success and believe they will have it. Probably no whole store in Chi- cago contains so complete a vari- ety of roses as does that of the J. A. Budlong Co. From the minature rose to the Mrs. Russell, every variety of the season can be seen if the visitor comes early enough to see the stock before the day's shipping orders are filled, for this house is near the top of the list in the amount of shipping done. A casual glance at the tables today showed there were Nesbits, Sun- burst, Ward, Milady, Hearst, Champ Wieland, Double White Killarney, Double Pink Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, Killarney, Cecil Brunner, Montrose, Mrs. Russell, Columbia and others. H. N. Brims returned from the hos- pital Saturday and is resting at his home a few days before taking up his duties at the store. Archie Spencer, who had a retail flower store on the second floor of the Atlas block for three years, has made decided changes during the past week. Being a man of quick action, when opportunity offered he bought the Hoerber Bros.' lease, fixtures, etc., and then a few days later purchased the store of Chas. McKellar, which he now occupies. All are on the same floor. The Hoerber store is for sale. Mr. Spencer has as his right hand man Prank Ayers, who has been with Mr. McKellar many years and who is uni- versally liked and respected. ST. LOUIS. An aquarium will soon be installed in the greenhouses at Shaw's Garden, the gift of the St. Louis Aquarium So- ciety. Walter Young has received his hon- orable discharge firom service and joins his brother Charles at C. Young & Sons. ROCHESTER, N. Y. Albert Young of Wilson's Green- bouses is home sick with influenza. Dewey Lester is now stationed in a camp near Xew York, but expects to be mustered out shortly. Charles Curtis of Irondequoit had the decorations for the B. Forman Co. opening, using birch bark baskets and boxes filled with spring flowers and pussy willows. Lieut. L. C. King, of Whitley County, Kentucky, through Supt. of Play- grounds Robert Barnhard, will present the Rochester Park Department with five holly trees. They will probably be planted in Highland Park, where there are now two specimen trees. David Kanterowitz, 7 years old, was killed by a motor truck driven by Leo L. Shaff, of Wilson's Greenhouses, on Mar. 12. The driver did not see the child in time to prevent striking him, and the police held him blameless for the accident. CINCINNATI. E. Fries, of Ft. Thomas, is seriously ill. E. H. Urlage has purchased the Thaden Flower Shop on Walnut Hills. Arthur Becker, of the Avondale Floral Co., has been on the sick list for several days. Burglars broke into the store of the Cincinnati Cut Flower Exchange last ■ Sunday night and stole a small amount of cash. HENTZ & NASH, Inc. Wholesale Commision Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street lolrphon* No. 755 UCU/ YORK 280 HORTICULTURE •March 22, 1919 CAMItlllDGE NEW YORK u World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS WHY? A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. A FINELY DEVELOPED ESTATE. Mr. Thomas Proctor for 18 years superintendent to R. W. Patterson, Esq. "Blantyre," Lenox, Mass. anil who in November last became horti- cultural adviser to W. R. Coe, Esq. "Planting Fields," Oyster Bay, L. I., N. Y. has now been appointed gen- eral superintendent. With the conclusion of the armistice Mr. Coe decided to proceed with the development of his estate which is among the finest on Long Island. The already large and important col- lection of rare and choice shrubs, trees and conifers will be supple- mented by further importations this spring in anticipation of the plant ex- clusion order. The entire greenhouse establishment has been thoroughly renovated and re-stocked and every plant in them bears eloquent testi- mony to Mr. Proctor's well known cul- tural skill. The most remarkable feature of Mr. Coe's place at the pres- ent time is the very large collection of Camellia Japonica now coming into full bloom in bewildering variety. A large show house has been especially built for the display of these plants. The floor of the house upon which the plants stand is sunk about five feet below the level of the walks in or- der that the plants may be displayed to the best advantage. In addition to the Camellias in this large show house which is approximately 125 feet long by about 60 feet wide, there are also many handsome specimens of Acacia and Azalea Indica. The plants will be at their best in just about one week's time. In the recently constructed bay tree storage house are contained some of the handsomest bay trees, buxus and specimen rhododendrons that have ever come to this country. In many respects this is one of the finest places on Long Island. There are many things on this estate to interest the gardener, the landscape artist, the architect and the engineer. Philadelphia, Pa. — Robert Cole has leased Jacob Becker's greenhouses at 2d and Ludlow streets. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net mi. ism C. KBUR & SONS, HILLEOOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge 8t. (ANNAS For the best Up-to-Date Cannas, get new price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Grove, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 36c: 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY. Guleshurg, IlL DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Orlnnell. $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 liest cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin. N. J. GLADIOLUS BULBS Fine, all colors mixture, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1000. Send for catalog. H. M. GILLET, Box H, Lebanon Spring, N. Y. GLASS. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. HOT BED SASH Standard Hot Bed Sash, 3x6, $1.50 each. Order for 10 to 24, $1.45 each ; 25 to 60, $1.40 each. Glass, 50 square feet, 6x8, 8 x 10 at $4.50. 10 x 12, 10 x 14 at $4.25. C. N. ROBINSON & BRO., Dept. 29 Baltimore, Md. IRIS Iris Purple Lace; a deep pansy purple self, the prominent white hatt, laced with purple and a carved shape that gives an appearance of unusual width are distinc- tive. It proves very attractive to the vis- itor. .'H) in. 30 plants, $15.00. In Iris time select a Seedling for introduction. THE GLEN ROAD IRIS GARDENS, Weilesley Farms, Mass. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laello-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BET8CHER, Canal Dover, O. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat ami orchid baskets always on band. LAGER & ill KKKI.I,, Summit. N. J. SWEET PEAS Just Arrived, crop 1018 winter flowering SWEET PEAS, New Zealand grown, the large flowering waved or Spencer type. We have been very fortunate to Becure 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 dowers from Thanksgiving until March; requiring a low temperature, tbest make an Ideal crop for the Florist this year. Scar- let, always a good seller. Finest Mixture, nil the best colors. Pink and White, Blanche Ferry type. Yarrawa (true), bright rose pink with light wings. Writs for Turther particulars. JULIUS ROEHR8 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 Hlssarllk Nur aery, New Rocheile, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIR» WORKS, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mil* FOR SALE GREENHOUSES FOR SALE Must settle estate; many 3'ears success- ful operation. Good location, convenient to two railroads, within twenty-live minutes of Boston. Also dwelling, s'table and outbuildings. Apply at once. MRS. E. M. RUMERY, Newtonville, Mass. FOR SALE — A thoroughly equipped re- tail and wholesale florist business; three greenhouses, dwelling all convenie three acres of land, garage, all in good condition and is a tirst class opportunity, fine location and near large markets. LOUIS R. LEDDON", Clayton, New Jersey. FOR SALE — Used greenhouse material, cypress lumber, pipes and fittings, venti- lator, glass 16 x 24, hotbed sash; also new and used pots. A. B. PETERSEN, So. Lincoln, Mass. National Nurseryman The oldest and best established journal for nurserymen. Circula- tion among the trade only. Pub- lished monthly. Subscription price $1.50 per year. Foreign subscrip- tions, $2.00 per year. In advance. Sample copy free upon application from those in the trade enclosing their business card. National Nurseryman Pub. Co., Jk. HATBORO, PA. Horticultural Books For Sal* by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. Chrysanthemum MuutL Elmer D Smith «o.(0 The Chrysanthemum. Herring- ton _W Commercial Carnation Cultnre. Dick un- commercial Rase Culture. Holmes i.je Violet Culture. Galloway 1J« Greenhouse Construction. Tflft.. l.M Sweet Peaa up to Data. Kerr... LM Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. Kains.. l.M Plant Pruning. Kllm LM Book of Garden Plans, llamblln. l.M Landscape Deelga. Hubbard.... s.M The Art of Outdoor Rose Grow- ing. Thomas tee The Home Vegetable Garden. K nih in i.sc Vegetable Gardening. R. L. Watts 1.71 Parsons en The Rose l.M Principles of Floriculture. S. A. White i.Ti Foundation! of American Grape Cnltare. Mnnson tJH Plant Materials et Decorative Gardening. Trelease l.M Aristocrats *f the Garden. Wil- son s.M Bailey's Cyclopedia ef Horticul- ture, ( volume* MM March 22, 1919 HORTICULTURE 287 k Yard, tTotr- GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. Bradford, Pa. — C. E. Ciunton, addi- tion. Lima, 0. — State Hospital, one house, contemplated. Albany, Ga.— J. C. Smith Seed Co., range of houses. Sappington, Mo.— Oscar May, two bouses each 32 x 226. Cincinnati, O. — J. A. Peterson, Mc- Henry road, additions. Maywood, III. — Weiss-Spandikau Co., four houses eacli 36x400. Pana, III. — Adolph N. Neilson Co., three houses each 34 x 200. Kirkwood. Mo. — W. A. Rowe Floral Co., two "houses each 36 x 300. Woonsocket, R. I. — S. Dilmotte, Aylesworth Ave., one house. Webster City, la.— Curtis Floral Co, alterations and one new house. Webster Groves, Mo. — Phil Goebel, Jr., three houses each 27 x 150. Hudson, N. Y. — G. C. Niebergall, conservatory 12 x 60 adjoining flower shop. Springfield, III. — Gaupp Greenhouses, 1107 North 1st street, additions and alterations. NEW CORPORATIONS. Louisville, Ky. — Kunzman Floral Co., growers and retailers, capital stock, $8,000. Incorporators, G. Harry Kunz- man. Mary C. and G. Robert Miller. Chicago, III. — ESxcell Laboratories, insecticides and fungicides, capital stock, $2,500. Incorporators, Richard J. Jacker, Wm. C. Gray and R. N. Jack- son. New York, N. Y. — Electrical Decora- tive Flower Co., 1036 Intervale avenue, artificial and electrical flower manu- facturers, capital stock, $5,000. Incor- 1 orators, S. Newman, L. Baumkel, W. I.indenberg. When writing to advertiser! kindly mention HORTICULTURE NEWS NOTES. Grafton, Mass.— Edward L. Farns- worth has leased the greenhouses on the Gordon estate. Niles Center, 111.— John Prochaska's greenhouses have been purchased by Albert H. Collatz for rose growing. Ashtabula, O. — The Ashtabula Green- house Co. business and greenhouses have been purchased by P. C. Remick and Archie Ticknor. Providence, R. I. — Aaron and Wil- liam Cohn have acquired the green- houses formerly operated by Ernest Carr, on Lowell avenue. Milton, Mass.— Jelle Ross has pur- chased the stock of W. E. Woodward & Son, Saxon. Mass., consisting of over two million gladiolus bulbs. ffl ABE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free from Bubbles Uniform in Thickness PAINTS and PUTTY Greenhouse White !&?£&£; Florists Prefer It will pay you to get our estimates. theDWELLE-KAISERco. 251 Elm Street BUFFALO, N. Y. Jreer's Peerless' Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive eisy 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* Tbe Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. Noothers like M it. Order from your dealer^ or direct from us. 1006, M0c. postpaid. Samples free. HENRY A. DREEE.I 714 Chestnut Btreet/S Philadelphia. Difficult and rejected cases spe dally 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 Bos 9. National Colon Building Washington, D. C. DREER'S FLORIST SPECIALTIES New Brand New Style 'RIVBRTON" HOSE Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam or joint. Thi HOSE fir the FLIRIST M-inch, per ft., 19 c. Reel 0(500 ft. " i8$4c. a Reels, 1000 ft." 18 c. Winch, " 16 c. Reels, 500 ft., *' I5HC- Couplings furnished with- out charge HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Little Ads. That Bring Big Returns Little Ads. in our Classified Buyers' Direc- tory bring bis returns to both advertiser Anything wanted by florists, gardener*, park and cemetery superintendents, etc., can be sold through this medium. Don't fail to read over these Ads. In ench issue and yon may find one or more that will prove profitable to you. 288 HORTICULTURE March 22, 1919 What Users Say A FAMOUS ILLINOIS BOSK RANGE In speaking of the Kroeschell Boiler us an economical greenhouse boiler, I cannot s:iy too much.. Personally I have bad the pleasure or misfortune to fire nearly every make of green linns.- boiler on the market, and I safely *;iy that the Kroeschell is the best of them all. (Signed) ciias mh'.wi.ky. EIVEKBANK GREENHOUSES, GENEVA, ILL. Kroeschell Bros. Co.. «"<% The Reward of Merit A BHi MAN IN THE FLOKICUI/TCBE WORLD The Kroeschell Boiler 1 installed last year usually runs from 10 p. in. to '» a. in. without attention. I do not have the le.-ist trouble to kei p temperatures in the coldest weather. The boiler tins given entire satisfaction. .1 The Ki schell is the best boiler we have ever handled. X. Erie St. (Signed) 'IIARLES TOTTY. IIICAGO MADISON, .NEW JERSEY. our constant efforts are to satisfy each and every customer and we suee 1. The Advance Ventilating Apparatus is all you could wish for. No chance Cor the sash to drop as a worm and gear device firmly holds them in any position. Greenhouse Fittings. Write for Catalogue and March 1st Prices. ADVANCE CO. Richmond, Ind. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating Ask Your Dealer hoi It NICOTINE MFG. Cfl> ST. LOUIS A STAC A For Gceenhrast Glazing USE IT NOW F. 0. PrEBCE CO. 12 I. BftOMWM KEW YOIK Hastlca 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. H. HEISTAD LANDSCAPE GARDENING ROCKPORT, ME. f.LASS 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 Varlek ATM., Brooklyn, N. x". When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE LANDSCAPE 6ARDENER BRAiNTREE.MASS. Stf^pfpSTIVE DRAWINGS FURNISHED STIMATES GIVEN. Principles and Practice of Pruning By H. G. KAINS Lecturer on Horticulture, Columbia University Pew 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 lows 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 takcB 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 WoundB Heal is an exceedingly interesting chapter, as are also those on Prevention and Repair of Mechanical In- juries, Pruning Nursery Stock, Young Trees. Mature TreeB and Odd Methods of Pruning and Training, Re- juvenating Neglected Trees and Practical Tree Surgery. Profusely Illustrated. Cloth. 100 pages. Net, S2.00. BH x 8 Inches. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 141 ftummcr Hi., Beetoa, 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/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 HORTICUL- TURE at publisher's price, $1.50. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Smnmer St., Boston, Mass. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXIX MARCH 29, 1919 No. 13 THE NEW POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRISTMAS GOLD NOVEMBER PEARL BECKY McLANE THE NEW SINGLES MRS. E. M. HORNE MOLLY WHITMORE PEGGY BULKELEY THE NEW ANEMONES VOLUNTEER PINK LADY AND THE NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM GOLDEN MISTLETOE Are our offerings of the year 1919 A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. EASTER LILIES We will have a Nplenriid lot of cut Lilies for Easter. We believe If these were shipped in had several days, before Raster it would be much the better plan, no bruising:. no delays. Book vour order early. Price $35.00 per 100. K\erythinE in Cut Flowers, PlantH, CireenN, Ribbons and Supplies. Business Hours A. M. to 5 r. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The '"•Safe. of Philadelphia NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 117 W. 28th St. 1608-1620 Ludlow St. Franklin & St. Paul St.. WASHINGTON. 1216 H St.. N. W. BASKET NOTICE— Drop a postal for our new 12 page Basket Cata- logue, and get a glimpse of our big line of artistic, up-to-date Florists' Baskets. Freely illustrated, and handy to have by you for reference. OWING TO WAR CONDITIONS last year and consequent uncer- tainties, we carried over a surplus of our Two New Roses ROSALIND and SILVIA The stock has been carried over in cold houses during the win- ter, and is now in practically dormant condition. The plants are very strong and healthy, and can be planted at once, if the houses are ready, or can be shifted into 4-inch pots for later planting. They will make splendid stock, especially for early planting, as they are very strong and healthy, and are ready to make a strong growth. We offer the stock as long as unsold at the prices named below. ROSALIND (A Glorified Ophelia)— The particular value of this variety lies in its exquisite coloring, which is quite different from Ophelia. When the buds first show color they are bright coral, which changes to apricot-pink as the Inula develop, and when fully devel- oped they are a most beautiful shell-pink. The flower is much more double than Ophelia, having at least one-third more petals. It is also delightfully fragrant. In habit of growth it is identical with Ophelia, from which it is a sport. Rosalind originated with us three years ago and, when grown side by side with Ophelia, it is far superior to that variety. Awarded first prize at the International Flower Show, New York, In March, 1917, for best new roce. Awarded additional silver medal at same show for display of Rosalind. Awarded silver medal by the Horticultural Society of New York. Awarded silver medal by the Tarrytown Horticultural Society. Awarded also, numerous certificates. Strong plants, 2>/i-inch pots, $150.00 per 1,000. Extra heavy plants, SM;-inch pots. S20.00 per 100. SILVIA (Yellow Ophelia)— This is another Beautiful sport of Ophelia which originated with us. The buds are long and pointed, and are a beautiful sulphur-vellow. which changes to creamy yellow as the flower opens, and when fully developed are pure waxy white. It is a flower of unusual size when fully expanded— five inches in diameter. It resembles the popular hardy climber Silver Moon, show- ing the same pronounced cluster of yellow stamens in the center. Exquisite in bud and unusually distinct and unique in the open flower. Extra strong plants, 3V&-inch pots, J20.00 per 100. F. R. PIERSON, Tarrytown, N, Y R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND Dahlias We will have a fine lot of Dahlia plants in the best cut flower sorts ready April first. See our General Catalogue for list and prices. Send for Catalogue Cash with Order R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND 290 HORTICULTURE March 29, 1919 The tribute of William Hill to Davey Tree Surgery MR. WILLIAM HILL, Superin- tendent, Estate of Frank A. Bayles, Pawtucket, R. I. Estate of Mr. Frank A. Sai/les, Panctuckct, R. I. This view shows less than one quarter of the grounds. The Davey Tree Expert Co., Kent, Ohio. Pawtucket, R. I. Gentlemen: I feel it my duty to express to you my appreciation of the work executed by your experts upon the trees on the estate of Mr. Frank A. Sayles. Every stage of the treatment was shown me by your representative. First, the outlining of the cavity, then the cleaning of every particle of decayed wood: then the importance of every piece of bracing employed, the cutting back of the bark, the disinfecting of t lie cavity and the waterproofing of the same; and last but not least, the filling of the cavity section by section. I think the work done by your experts is a marvelous revelation in Tree Surgery. Your experts are worthy of the highest praise, not a minute of their time is wasted, and it would be difficult to choose, from the representative, the foreman or the men, one who is more enthusiastic or more gentlemanly than the others. I most heartily wish you every success. Sincerely yours. WILLIAM HILL. The saving of priceless trees is a matter of first importance on every estate. Davey Tree Surgery is a fulfillment of the minimum expectations Of those who love and value trees. A careful examination of your trees will lie made by appointment. THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT CO., Inc., 1303 Elm Street, Kent, Ohio. DAVEY TREE SURGEONS Branch offices with telephone con- nections: New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago. Write nearest office. Permanent representatives, located at Boston, Newport, Lenox, Hart- ford, Stamford, Albany, Poughkeep- sie, White Plains, Jamaica, L. I., yOH.V DAVEY Father of Tree Surgery Newark, N. J., Harrisburg, Balti- more, Washington, Buffalo, Pitts- burgh, Cleveland, Detroit, Cincin- nati, Louisville, Milwaukee, Minne- apolis, St. Louis, Kansas City. Canadian Address: 252 Laugauchi- tere West, Montreal. First the interior is thor- oughly cleaned, disin- fected and waterproofed — the sides are rein- forced— then the con- crete is built in. lat/cr upon layer. This is the Davey ''rocking joint" which allows for swaying- of the tree and prevents cracking. The vertical "rocking joints" guard against side strain. Every real Davey Tree Surgeon is employe,! by The Davey Tree Expert Co., hie; the Public is cautioned against those /alsely'representing themselves. March 29, 1919 HORTICULTURE 291 NOTICE We are at all times open to receive offers of iilaut stoek suitable for the private trade particularly In novelties, rare or specimen stock. List It with us giving exact description with prices. Sales Representatives for JULIUS ROEURS CO., Rutherford, N. J., Special Agents for BON ARBOR CHEMICAL COMPANY, and Special Agents for B. HAMMOND TRACY, INC., "GLADIOIJ." Muller-Sealty Co., Inc. «7 W. 42nd Street. NEW YORK CITY E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Are. IRVLNGTON. M. f. Nephrolepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 loon pota, extra heavy, 135 00 per hun- dred; • Inch, (76.00 per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, "•'"«•«"«*. HYDRANGEAS ROOTED CUTTINGS: Ready immediately after Easter. All cutting's taken from the best selected wood. BEST FRENCH VARIETIES: Including RADIANT, CHACTARD, BOUQUET HOME. BABY BIMBINETTE. MME. MUELLER, etc. Per 100, $5.00; per 1000, $40.00. Also a fine lot of OTAKSA at same prices. C. U. LIGGIT, Office 828 Bulletin Bldg. Philadelphia, Pa. ROSES Breck-Robinson Nursery Co., Place your reserve orders now. GOOD STOCK will be scarce at planting time. We offer strong 2-year plants, dormant or potted. LEXINGTON, MASS. BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTBS RITTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are subscribers t» ths NorMrynw'i Fund for Market Dsvelopmoat, alss "Say It With Flowers" Publicity Casapahra. ORCHIDS We grow and sell nothing but ORCHIDS. If yon are In the market for this class of plants we respectfully 1011011 jour Inquiries and orders. Special lists on application. LAGER & HURJtELL, Summit, N.J-. & f-XV. At- kins 291 Boddington Co., Inc., A. T 302 Bolgiano 0~1 TO BE SENT OUT IN THE FALL OF 191 ». Introducers of Box-Barberry. Elm City Nur.ery Co., WOODMONT NURSERIES, Inc., Ntw Haven, Ct. j CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS MADISON, IM. J. GLADIOLI New Trade List Ready JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowvrfield, L. I., N.Y. NEW BEGONIA MRS. M. A. PATTEN (DARK PINK SPORT OF BEGONIA Gloire de Chatelaine.) This sport of the well known Chatelaine is a beauti- ful shade of dark pink, bordering on a brilliant scarlet, which is even more in- tense when planted out in the summer. As easy to grow as Chatelaine, identical In every respect except color. Strong, vigorous grower. 2 in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Delivery May 1919. L. J. REUTER GO. Plant Brokers 829 Waverly Oak* Road, Waltham, Uui. F" E R IM 3 Per 100 Per 1000 BOSTONS 2% Inch 16.00 $60.00 ROOSEVEL.TS ... •' 6.00 60.00 WHITMANI " 6.60 56.00 \\ IIITMAM COM- PACTA " 6.60 66.00 VERONA " 6.50 56.00 TEDDY, JR " 6.50 65.00 Stock all sold until April 1st. Order either direct or through S. S. Skidelsky S Co., Sole Agent* Philadelphia, Pa. HENRY H. BARROWS, WHITMAN, MASS. March 29, 1919 HORTICULTURE Rose Growing Under Glass Planting Rose Stock Will you> kindly advise me in the planting of roses? My trade is summer trade entirely and I want the flowers through August and September. Kindly advise me as to best varieties and whether own root or grafted. Would rooted 4-inch pots amount to anything? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. C. W. S. If you can arrange to plant the 4-in. stock at once, and can give it veiy good care from now on I would advise you to plant it rather than plant old plants unless you could buy these somewhere near where you could see them, so that they would be dried off properly for you before they are cut back and shipped to you for planting. If growing plants are cut back without being dried off at all, there will be only very little sap in the plant, as most of it was in the top that was chopped off, and the result will be that the plants will send out a weak sickly growth, hard to push along into anything like health and vigor. As to varieties, you ought to get some Premier and Columbia to start with, also Russell, Francis Scott Key, Stanley, Jonkheer J. L. Mock. These varieties are all very double and make very good summer varieties. For white I would get Double White Killarney, and if you can, get some Kaiserine Aug. Victoria. Cecile Brunner will go good if you have corsage work to do, also Aaron Ward. Ophelia and its sports will be well to have, too, as these are heavy bloomers and will give you plenty of cut flowers. Get grafted plants, as these will come along faster than own root plants would. If you need a red rose, get Hadley. Take great care to have everything just so, plant carefully, give Columbia and Russell and Key plenty of head room, and you will have no trouble to get good roses for the months men- tioned. Pinch all buds until the end of May as soon as they show. If you want long stems disbud the growth following the pinch, and if you need medium stems, let them come on, you will then get two or three flowers for every pinch you make. You may need a little heat at night once in a while, a thing you should not overlook if you want first-class stuff, as 1 imagine there are cool nights where you are, and the temperature should never go below 64 at night, with plenty of air on during the summer months. Now, of course, you will have to keep regular rose temperature. Get the plants in at once though and prepare your soil well. Mulching With the coming of the spring days and bright weather, the plants will begin to grow with new energy, and will not only take a lot of feed and water as well, but will need some protection from the sun. This pro- tection, however, is only at the roots, to keep the plants from driving out too fast during the real warm spring days. It may happen that most part of the benches are still well covered with manure, and are not suffering at all. In this case it would be best to mulch only the ^- . CONDUCTED BY Questions by our readers In line with any of the topics pre- sented on this page will be cordially received and promptly answared by Mr. Ruzicka. Such communications shonld invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICULTURE. edges of the benches, and let the rest go. In most cases, however, it will be necessary to mulch the whole bench in which case give it a good cleaning, then top dress with tankage or some good fertilizer, then apply the manure, making sure that the plants are wet enough at the time. Water the plants as soon as the manure is applied, even though it was put on just before night. Then, be sure to keep a little more than the usual amount of air on for the first night or two so that there will not be any dan- ger of burning the leaves with the ammonia escaped from the newly applied manure. See that it is well decayed, as it is best for the plants in this stage, and is ready for their immediate use, and they will use it, too, taking hold of it almost at once. As soon as the plants have used up the largest part of it, see that more is ap- plied at once, as there is no danger of overfeeding, and unless the plants are sickly and ailing, there will not be any danger of overwatering either. Ventilation With coal much more expensive than it ever was before the war, growers will be apt to be a little too con- servative with the heat, and this must not be overdone with roses if they are to do well. The place to save coal is at the boiler, by watching the a.shes, and if they are full of unburned coal, see that proper grates are put in. See that all the pipes are covered with asbestos, or at least with newspapers, covering this with tar paper. Watch the flues, see that all are cleaned as often as the fuel burned demands. Also see that the boiler itself is well covered so that no heat will be lost. See that the dampers work right, and are used as they should be. Then it will not be necessary to close the houses early to conserve the heat. The mild weather we have been having, roses should not be without air all night, and the more air that can be left on the better. Of course enough heat has to be used to keep the temperature up, and it should be about 63 at this time of the year, with the days getting warmer all the time. Be careful in the daytime to watch the thermometers, and see that the houses are put down on time in case a squall comes up. so that they are not chilled. Put steam on if necessary, and put it on. before the houses get cold even though it may have to be taken off again in a very short time. Syringing Do not neglect to syringe as often as possible, espe- cially if there are any little nests of spider around among the plants. All these nests should be marked, and then when, the grower is around with the hose see that they get an extra good dose to make things unhealthy for them. See that the water is directed well under the foli- age, as that is where these little pests make their home, and if they are disturbed often enough, and bumped around a little bit they will not be able to put up with if, then the result will be clean plants. 294 HORTICULTURE March 29, 1919 HORTICULTURE, VOL. XXIX MARCH 29, 1919 NO. 13 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BT horticulture: publishing co. 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Beach 293 ADVERTISING BATES: Per inch, SO Inches to page 11.24 Discount on Contracts for consecutive Insertions, as follows; One month (4 times), S per cent.; three months (11 times), le per cent.; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (52 times), SO per cent. Page and half page space, not consecutive, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION BATES: One Tear, In advanoe, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, 92.00; Te Canada, SI .60. Entered as second-class matter December 8. 1904, at the Post Offlc* at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— Planting Rose Stock — Mulching — Ventilation — Syringing — Arthur C. Ruzicka 293 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS— National Pub- licity Campaign 295 IN MEMORI AM— William J. Stewart 295 OBITUARY— William G. Ellwanger 295 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: New York Florists' Club — Lancaster County Florists' Association — Florists' Club of Philadelphia — Massa- chusetts Forestry Association — American Dahlia Society 296-297 THE PLANT EMBARGO MENACE 298 SEED TRADE— Removal of French Embargo on Seeds 300 Must Clover Be Inoculated? 302 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: New Flower Stores 300 Flowers by Telegraph 304 The Problem of Fairness and Justice — Henry Penn 305 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, New York, Philadelphia, Rochester, St. Louis 307 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: Chicago, Philadelphia, Rochester, Cincinnati 309-310 MISCELLANEOUS: New Corporations 295 Phlox amoena as a Rockery Plant — Illustration .... 297 Publications Received 297-301 Visitors' Register 300 Catalogue Received 301 Testing for Corn Root Rot 302 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 311 Certain varieties of garden are in Garden peas short supply or quite unobtainable. scarce Foreign garden peas have been prohib- ited for several years and the home crop of several sorts failed or nearly so. Resort must be made to other sorts in some cases of nearly similar character to those which have failed or are in short crop. Forsythias, Prunuses and numer- The mild winter ous other early-flowering shrubs are now in bloom. Nearly all trees and shrubs are responding to the premature spring con- ditions we are now enjoying in opening flower bud or swelling or opening leaf-buds. TheTe has been no winter-killing during the past winter, the weather has been too mild and the ground has not been frozen deep enough nor long enough to cause damage. Never be- fore have we seen a winter so mild, just as we had never seen any so bad as the previous winter. The landscape men are now getting Landscape men more or less business. It is chiefly getting business 0f the repair kind, restoration of es- tates which because of labor and business conditions of the past three years have suffered from neglect. Then, too, much of the devastation wrought by the extraordinary severe winter of 1917-1918 has ii"i as yet been restored. With the more optimistic sentiment now evident the re-planting of winter-killed trees and shrubs which had been put off last year is now being undertaken. Many conifers and certain herbaceous plants are in short supply, due both to win- ter-killing and interruption of importations since the war began, and because of advanced prices for this ma- terial replacements will run into considerable money. There is a great deal of new residence construction in the hands of architects merely awaiting lower cost of material and more settled labor conditions to be car- ried out. Horticulture feels that as things are now de- veloping such conditions will exist within a few months. The time is at hand when it be- What shall we do conies necessary for the trade to about bulbs? know what to do about Holland bulbs. Under the ruling of the Federal Horticultural Board now in force snowdrops, seillas, bulbous irises, chionodoxas and many other species having clean, smooth, round surfaces cannot be admitted. Horticulture avers that the F. H. Board has been rather forcefully aroused to the wrath of the American horticultural trade at its destructive embargo. Secretary Houston has not yet replied to the appeal of the trade against it. A belated reply will not save the situation. Bulb orders must be placed within a few weeks and under present restrictions orders may be placed for only five kinds of bulbs and lily-of-the-valley. All catalogues will have to be revised and hacked down to less than half their present size, eliminating three- quarters of the material now listed. There will be great commercial loss both to growers in Holland and to deal- ers here, and quite unnecessarily so, but what is even more regrettable is the loss of the artistic element of horticultural and sacrifice of the beautiful in our gardens. "It is a most pertinent suggestion Trees as memorial* made by Secretary Houston of the Department of Agriculture in his letter to the Governors of the several States, urging the observance of Arbor Day by the planting of trees dedi- cated to the memory of those of our soldiers who have fallen in the war in which they fought for our ideals of civilization and humanity," says the Boston Post. The sentiment is one which appeals directly and strongly to the heart of our people. It is recognized officially by the American Forestry Association, whose programme of work is widely extensive in the planting of memorial trees for soldiers. It finds local illustration in the ac- tion of town and village communities with regard to their parks and public ways. Abroad, the Forestry As- sociation is aiding the governments of Great Britain, France and Belgium in their schemes for repairing the devastation wrought by the Huns. This has been terri- ble. In France, the accounting now shows about 1,500,- 000 acres of forest land destroyed by shell fire or cut down for war needs: virtually all of Belgium's forests of timber value felled by the Germans. Great Britain's sacrifice in forests amounted to fully 450.000 acres. To restore and beautify the world for which o,ur boys fought and sacrificed so bravely is their best and most enduring monument. March 29, 1919 HORTICULTURE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. A good deal of encouragement is derived from letters such as the fol- lowing, received from A. Washburn & Sons, of Bloomington, 111.: "We are pleased to note that the Publcity Com- mittee is trying to raise double the amount of money raised last year, and we are pleased to enclose our cheque for an extra $25 to help on the amount." And the following, from Prey & Frey, Lincoln, Neb.: "We are enclosing our cheque for $50 for the National Publicity Campaign. This is for one year only and is in addition to our subscription of $35 per year for four years." When subscribers to our fund voluntarily increase their subscriptions, it is an endorsement of the value of our campaign. Some of our members who have our project close at heart are making per- sonal effort among the florists of their respective communities, and are meet- ing with success. Among them we might mention Albert M. Herr, of Lan- caster, Pa., part results of whose ef- forts appeared in our article two weeks ago. If all our members would take the same Interest, it would not be long before the $100,000 aimed for would be greatly oversubscribed. Such work is not only of advantage to the campaign, but it establishes a friendly feeling among members of the craft, tending to make each more interested in the other. This feature was freely commented upon at the recent meeting of the Society's Executive Board. Chairman Asmus of the Publicity Fi- nance Committee in referring to a visit he made to Pittsburgh last year, in company with your secretary, said: "We had the pleasure of introducing to each other some of the florists there who were prominent in business and yet had never met. That may be astonishing, but it is an actual fact." More than one trade organization des- tined to be of use to our industry has been formed as a direct result of cam- paign activities^ Your secretary plans to start out on a series of trips about the 25th of this month. He will consider it a courtesy if secretaries of clubs and other trade organizations will advise him as to their meeting dates, and whether they would be desirous of having him pres- ent at any stated meeting to produce data and give information regarding our publicity work. Such advice would materially help him in the preparation of his itinerary. Florists who have not yet subscribed are again urged to consider the ad- visability of making an early sub- scription. Regular subscripton blanks may be obtained on application to the secretary's office, or may just as well be sent in any manner more con- venient. If enthusiasm is needed, just procure copies of the magazines noted in our announcement of last week for it will certainly be found in their col- umns. Why wait? Never a more oppor- tune time than now. The following subscriptions have been received, and are in addition to those previously announced, being an- nually for four years unless otherwise stated: A. Lange, Florist, Chicago, 111., $100; I. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids, la., $15; G. M. Thost, De Soto, Mo., $10; Geo. H. Benedict. Salisbury, Md., $5; Alex. Millar, Dallas. Tex., $5; Joseph J. Braun, Stafford Springs. Conn., $5. For One Year — Wm. A. Murdock, Tltug- ville, Pa.. $10; Fred. Hoffman, Pawtucket. E. I.. $10. Second Subscription — A. Washburn & Sons. Bloomington, 111., $25. Total, $185.00. Previously reported, $34,105.50. Grand total, $34,290.50. John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York. March 22nd. IN MEMORIAM Wm. J. Stewart William J. Stewart, our dear arid no- ble friend and leader is no more. We knew for some time that he may leave us any time, but now as he has gone, we can hardly realize that we shall meet him no more. In our thoughts he will be among us to our own last days. Those who knew him well can never forget him. We have all been bene- fited in our association with him, and inspired by his love for our noble pro- fession his unbounded enthusiasm and ambition for constant progress in all horticultural matters and undertak- ings, and his aggressive and fearless championship for our aims and rights. His extensive experience and knowl- edge were the foundation of his al-- ways sound judgment, and when he spoke, he spoke well, and was wise in council. He was a man of great and good influence among his fellow crafts- men, and also a man with a big heart, that harbored true, deep, genuine friendship and loyalty. To know him was to love him and I shall always consider it my good for- tune that I met and knew him, and a great privilege that I was permitted to be one of his intimate friends. We all keenly feel our loss, but it Is just his person that has left us; his coun- cil and spirit and the memory of him and hia good deeds will be with us as long as we live and after we are gone. Theodore Wirth. Minneapolis, Minn. OBITUARY. We wish to take this opportunity to express our thanks and appreciation to Mr. Stewart's friends for their many acts of kindness during his last illness and to those who, since our bereavement, have tendered to us their sympathy, through flowers, personal letters and tributes in Horticulture and other florist trade papers. Mrs. W. J. Stewart and family. William G. Ellwanger Wm. G. Ellwanger, nurseryman and rose culturist, died March 22d at his home in Rochester, N. Y., aged 77 years. He leaves a wife, one son and six daughters. Mr. Ellwanger was born in Germany and came to this country at the age of 11. After work- ing on farms for a while, he estab- lished the nursery business with which he was connected until his death. NEW CORPORATIONS. Buffalo, N. Y.— Buffalo Nicotine Co., to manufacture , insecticides, capital stock, $50,000. - Incorporators, T. G. Offers, R. J. Hyatt and P. Ernst. Verona, N. Y. — Goff Garden Com- pany, general farming and garden business, capital stock, $350,000. In- corporators, C. A. J. B. and C. E. Goff, Sherrill. 296 HORTICULTURE March 29, 1919 NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. The annual dinner of the New York Florists' Club, held Saturday evening, March 15, at Hotel Iiiltmore, was a most enjoyable affair. There were but few guests from out of town and many of the familiar old faces were also missed. President Phil. Kessler made a brief address and then introduced in succes- sion, John Harmon, Park Commis- sioner of Brooklyn, Prof. E. A. White, J. P. Sinnott, R. G. Hollaman and Mrs. Ella Grant Wilson, all of whom spoke appropriately to the occasion. President Kessler also called on R. G. Hollaman to make the presentation of a silver tea service and tray on be- half of the members of the club, to past President Schenck. Mr. Holla- man extolled Mr. Schenck's work and made mention of the many problems which the latter had had to deal with during the term of office, emphasizing particularly the success of the club's efforts in connection with the Third Liberty Loan, for which Mr. Schenck, as president, was largely responsible. Past President Schenck in his acknowledgment of the gilt, stated that he had done no more than the office of president of the largest club of its kind in the world called for and paid special tribute to those members who had co-operated with him. The scope and work of the club, he stated, is of such a nature as to require the services of the biggest man to be found in the ranks of its members, many of whom he believed should pre- pare themselves for the office. With the close of the speech-making the evening was then given over to dancing, during which several mem- bers contributed to the entertainment. The elimination dancing contest was won by Mrs. J. G. Leikens and Chas. Schenck, and Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Glass for first and second honors, respective- ly. The prizes were two silver vases and a box of candy, donated by Pres- ident Phillip Kessler. Each lady was also presented with a half pound box of candy, also donated by the presi- dent. Among the out-of-town visitors were Mrs. E. G. WSIson and daughter, F. R. Pierson, R. Vincent, Jr., J. H. Dunlop and George Geraghty. Mr. Dunlop showed a great vase of his new rose, Frank W. Dunlop, a cross of Mrs. Geo. Shawyer and Mrs. Chas. Russell, which attracted much favorable comment. The decorations of the banquet hall were notable, the walls being literally hidden from sight by flags, the Ameri- can predominating. The head table was splendidly dec- orated with orchids, Adiantum farley- ense and roses, contributed by Geo. E. M. Stumpp, who also arranged the rec- orations. The 25 tables were also lav- ishly adorned with flowers, donated by various wholesalers. The decoration of these tables was also the compli- mentary work of Mr. Stumpp. LANCASTER COUNTY FLORISTS- ASSOCIATION. March 20th, there was a meeting of the War Garden men of Lancaster held in the Chamber of Commerce Rooms which was addressed by Rufus Herr of Strasburg and Fred Ritchy of Lancaster. We had what was per- haps the most thoroughly co-operative meeting we have had for some time due to the paper by M. J. Brinton on the duty club members owe to this club and the fact that we were bunched together in a small space. Mr. Rrinton's paper was full of that wisdom that comes from a man who speaks only when he has something to say and I hope to be able to give this later on for publication. He spoke of the wonderful flowers, of Laddie he saw in Philadelphia exhibited by Mr. Kleinheinz and the fact that he brought one along home with him which was kept in his bedroom for two days, then taken to the green- house and kept in the cut flower room where it was in perfect condition up to and including February 11th. The plants that produced these flowers were grown inside all summer, and those of us who know Mr. Kleinheinz know also that they had proper care every minute of the summer and that no insect nor impure air was allowed within fifty feet of these plants. S. S. Pennock who kindly made his return home from Baltimore via Lan- caster in order to attend the Club meeting said that Akehurst has a new seedling the color of Ward, a much freer bloomer and just as good a keep- er, that looks good to him, but that it may not be put on the market as a plant proposition. He also gave us an impressive talk on the employment of returned soldiers who were not able to take up ordinary occupations on account of being partly disabled, say- ing that many of these men could do greenhouse work and would make ex- cellent employes. T. J. Nolan made a flying trip from Philadelphia to attend the club meet- ing returning the same night. He reports business as very satisfactory and always has some pat remarks on matters pertaining to the welfare of the florist. Short talks were made by B. F. Barr, H. A. Schroyer and A. M. Herr. on the duty club members owe to their club and their fellow members. The next meeting of the club will be held April 10th at the home of Chas. M. Weaver of Ronks, Pa., where a number of the new Burpee sweet peas are being given a tryout. Mem- bers from Lancaster will take the Coatsville car 5.45 p. m. (daylight saving time) inspect the place and listen to a talk by Mr. Kerr of the Burpee Co. on how these peas are pro- duced. The Ladies Auxilliary held a meet- ing at the home of Mrs. Lemon Landis, Lancaster, with a good attendance and an interesting programme carried through. They will have a joint meet- ing with us next month at the Weaver home and after business have a so- cial and refreshment hour to which we are all looking forward. At,bebt M. Herr. FLORISTS' CLUB OF PHILADEL- PHIA. The coming monthly meeting of the Florists Club of Philadelphia, to be held on the evening of Tuesday, April 1st, 1919, in the Roof Garden of the Hotel Adelphi. offers the best program of the season. An invitation is cor- dially extended to the women in the trade. There will be an exhibition of Easter* plants, comprising selections from the best growers in the city. Nothing approaching this display of commercial flowering plants, many of them decorated as featured in the stores at Easter, has ever been seen at a Florist Club meeting. This should be especially interesting to the retail florists, those from out of town can profitably make a 'day of it' fin- ishing their Easter purchases here, and spending the evening at the club. "Dollars and Cents — How to Make and Save Them." is to be the topic of the evening. The committee have been very fortunate in having secured two professors from the Wharton School of Finance of the University of Pennsylvania. Each the head of his department. Dr. Edward P. Moxey, Jr., will tell of the importance, and give simple March 29, 1919 HORTICULTURE 297 Phlox amoena as a Rockery Plant methods of ascertaining "costs" — a subject vitally interesting to both grower and retailer. Dr. Herbert W. Hess, Prof, of "Ad- vertising and Salesmanship," will talk to us on these subjects, as applied to the sale of flowers. Very timely, in connection with the National Cam- paign. Let us give these gentlemen the largest audience of the season. To wind up a most delightful evening the National Cash Register Company will demonstrate by means of a movie exhibition, showing, in real store scenes, the methods of con- ducting an up-to-date business and the proper use of the cash register. Other films picture plants growing and pro- ducing buds, which open into flowers, before our eyes. The Dining Club is to have a shad dinner, also in the Roof Garden at 6 p. m. sharp. Price $2.00. No tickets, pay as you enter. Parties may be made up for separate tables. Bring the ladies. It is necessary that requests for reservations be made to Mr. Hugh Niessen, 12th and Race streets, before noon (12 o'clock) of that day. Send in your name now. Edmund A. Habvey, Pres. Robert Kift, Sec. MASSACHUSETTS FORESTRY ASSOCIATION The Massachusetts Forestry Asso- ciation has again arranged a tour through the national , parks and na- tional forests for the coming summer. The object of these tours is purely educational from the conservation standpoint, and the association makes no profit on these tours. Anyone who is interested in conservation may join the tour whether or not he is a mem- ber of the association. The tour in 1917 was very successful, although the party was small, due to the fact that this country had just entered the war. We are encouraged by both the National Park Service and the United States Forest Service in this under- taking, because they realize that the people of the East do not compre- hend the importance of these great national reservations. In each case their supervisors give us information that an individual traveling alone would find it difficult to obtain. Habbis A. Reynolds, Secy. March 14th, last, it was decided to hold the fall exhibition of the society in the Engineering building, W. 39th street, New York, September 23, 24 and 25, under the auspices of the American Institute. Schedules of premiums will shortly be available. John H. Petteb, Secy. 903 Johnston Bldg., 28th street and Broadway, New York. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Boston, Mass.— Bulletin No. 1 reports on the future policy of the society and outlook. Bulletin No. 2 treats on the membership and library. American Peony Society — Bulletin No. 7 of Peony News, edited by the secretary, A. P. Saunders, Clinton, N. Y. The contents include the proceed- ings of the society for 1918, report of the Cleveland exhibition, June, 1918. and symposium on a general list of peonies. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. At a meeting of the executive com- mittee of the society, held on Friday, Port Huron, Mich. — M. D. Watt has purchased the greenhouses of William Murdoch. HORTICULTURE March 29, 1919 THE PLANT EMBARGO MENACE ANOTHER PROTEST. Editor Horticulture: Dear Sir — After reading with care the many arguments for and against Quarantine Order No. 37. I have sent a personal protest to our Michigan congressmen against the Order. I am especially in favor of the suggestions on the circular letter from the Board of Park Commissioners, Minne- apolis; the objections published in the National Nurseryman are also par- ticularly well stated. It may be of interest to your read- ers to see the following sentences in a recent letter from E. A. Bowles, Esq., the great English amateur, high in office in the Royal Horticultural society. "I read with dismay of your prohibiting the importation of plants in such a way that American gardens will be kept waiting for our best things for a decade at least. Even if in that time your nurseries can propa- gate the stocks from the few admitted, I think you will with such agitation, do the cause of good gardening far more harm than you will thereby benefit the pecuniary side of your nurseries. The wide spread trials of new plants by amateurs is the way to find new things suitable for fine ef- fects. The nurserymen follow on later and propagate the treasures the amateur has discovered." Speaking now for myself, this or- der works a great hardship upon fine flower gardeners and collectors in this country. I sincerely hope to see it either very greatly modified or re- scinded altogether and have so ex- pressed myself to Secretary Houston. I write from an entirely personal standpoint. These opinions are in no way related to possible ones of any horticultural organizations with which I am connected. The proposals looking toward a Chamber of Horticulture for America also interest me greatly; I hope something definite may come of them. Very truly yours, Louisa Y. Kino. Alma, Michigan. PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS OF PLANTS INTO THE UNITED STATES. British horticulturists have learned ■with great surprise and regret that the United States proposes to prohibit, as from June 1 of this year, the im- portation of many kinds of plants and bulbs. This decision will affect very seriously those members of the horti- cultural trade in this country who had made it their business to supply the requirements of America. They have devoted many years to building up this business, and certain of the plants which they raise for this purpose are of slow growth; these nurserymen have, therefore, sunk a considerable amount of capital in it. Now, peremp- torily and without warning, it is de- clared that the American ports are to be closed to their produce. It is to be hoped that vigorous representations will be made by the Government of this country, and that the hardship due to the suddenness of the decision will be urged with the object of se- curing at least a delay in putting the regulation into practice. It is said — we cannot believe either authoritative- ly or seriously — that the object of the regulation is to guard the United States against the immigration into that country of pests in the shape of insect or fungous diseases which might do damage to the cultivated plants already growing there. Al- though each nation must be a law unto itself with respect to its fiscal policy, all nations have an interest in secur- ing that each shall act according to the dictates of common sense and with regard to the teachings of science. We are unable, therefore, to believe that we can be correctly in- formed with respect to the reasons which have led to the prohibition it is proposed to enforce. For it is quite certain that, whatever other effect It may have, it will not prevent the ar- rival of pests in America. To prevent this, the absolute exclusion of all vegetable produce would be neces- sary; for example, the American Bureau of Plant Industry, which has done such admirable work in intro- ducing from all parts of the world plants of economic potentiality, would have to stop its enterprise. So long as it continues, no member of the U. S. A, Federal Board of Horticulture would be able to sleep in his bed without the chronic nightmare of the possible introduction of some pest on the earth attached to the roots of the plants which the Bureau collects from all parts of the world, not excepting British Possessions. It is a grimly ironical fact, on which we have com- mented more than once, that the plant pathologist, who, in so far as he Is concerned with horticulture at all, has as his main duty the discovery of remedies for plant diseases, is so modest of his own powers in this di- rection that he is often among the first of those who clamour for re- strictions on the free exchange of liv- ing commodities. We are of opinion that in adopting this course of action as a means of excluding chance pests the pathologist takes the narrow in- stead of the broad view. The United Kingdom has suffered much from in- troduced American plant pests, but it is probable, nay, certain, that the ad- vantage which this country has gained by the introduction of the plants which bore those pests is many hun- dred times greater than the disadvan- tages. Decisions arrived at by a State have to be respected, even though they press hardly on other communi- ties; but it may be said without fear of contradiction that if this particular decision is based upon a desire to ex- clude pests, it is a wrong decision, and one which will press at least as hardly on the horticulturists of the United States as upon those of Europe. We could, therefore, urge our colleagues in America to use all their influence in pressing for an im- mediate reconsideration of this quest- Ion.— From the Gardeners' Chronicle. TO ADMIT FLOWER BULBS. The following is a copy of a letter sent to Secretary Houston of the de- partment of agriculture by M. C. Ebel, secretary of the National Gardeners' Association, relative to Quarantine Bill No. 37. Hon. David F. Houston, Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Wash- ington, D. C: Sir: — I have just come in possession of a bulletin issued by the Office of Information, U. S. Department of Agri- culture, entitled. Amend Plant Quaran- tine to Admit Flower Bulbs, which states that certain bulbs may be brought in provided that the material in which the bulbs are packed "has been previously sterilized in accord- ance with methods prescribed by the Federal Horticultural Board." It continues: "This provision Is amendatory to Regulation 3 . . . . It was brought to the attention of the board, however that dry earth is the only suitable material known for pack- ing these bulbs, and experts of the Department of Agriculture advised that such material can be cheaply and satisfactorily sterilized " Now, Mr. Secretary, that the Fed- eral Horticultural Board admits its lack of knowledge and confessed that March 29, 1919 H0RT1CULTU1IK 299 A TTENTION iHiHiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiimiuiiirmiiiHiiniii t mini i iiimimiimmnmiiiiii FLORISTS "FOR EASTER" WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 300,000 Cut Easter Lilies $15.00 to $20.00 per hundred Realizing the problem that is facing the Wholesale and Retail Florists throughout the Country, relative to secur- ing Easter Lilies for their Easter business, and considering that what few Lilies they may be able to obtain will be at such an exorbitant price, namely $35,00 to $40.00 per hundred, due to the fact that there is only one-tenth of the usual production on account of the Growers being unable to get sufficient LILY BULBS, you can readily see the seriousness of the LILY SITUATION. WE, THE ONLY HOUSE IN NEW ENGLAND being able to obtain EASTER LILIES at a reasonable price take pleasure in announcing that we will have a supply of THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND (300,000) CUT LILIES, which we are pleased to offer you at an approxi- mate price of $15.00 to $20.00 PER HUNDRED. We will also have in stock, as usual, a supply of all sea- sonable CUT FLOWERS at prevailing market prices. We suggest that you place your order as soon as possible and we assure you that the same will receive our careful and prompt attention, with QUALITY, SERVICE and RIGHT PRICES. Unknown customers will please send cash with order, or furnish satisfactory references. "NO POTTED LILIES >> WHOLESALE FLORISTS B. A. SNYDER CO., Florists' Supplies and Cut Flowers BOSTON, MASS. 23-25 Otis Street THE HOUSE OF QUALITY" 300 HORTICULTURE March 29, 1919 it has reversed itself respecting the importation of bulbs, and that "ex- perts of the Department of Agricul- ture" advised, — though in the past in defending its inconsistent ruling the Federal Horticultural Board claimed that Its decision was reached on the best judgment of experts of the De- partment of Agriculture, — that these bulbs may be safely imported through ordinary precautionary methods, I ask, are this board or the experts on whom it relies really qualified to say what is the best method of steriliza- tion? Is its ruling on every plant that has been classed under Quarantine Bill No. 37 to be debarred from importa- tion after June first, not open to doubt? I again recommend for your respect- ful consideration, that if the measure in your opinion should not be rescind- ed in its entirety, that its enforcement at least be deferred until the Federal Horticultural Board can investigate the claims of practically the entire horticultural interests of this country of the unreasonableness, unfairness, and unjustifiableness of Quarantine Bill No. 37. Respectfully yours, M. C. Ebel, Secy. National Association of Gardeners. REMOVAL OF FRENCH EMBARGO ON SEEDS. A ministerial notice to exporters published March 13, 1919. permits the exportation from France of seeds, ex- cept sugar-beet seed, without special authorization when destined to Eng- land, Belgium, Italy, and the United States. This information is contained in a cablegram of March 20 from American Consul General Thackara in Paris. Headquarters for PACHYSANDRA TERMINALIS 50,000 out of 2 H inch pots. Write for Prices OLD TOWN NURSERIES SOUTH NATICK, MASS. ' M. P. HAEXDLliK, Prop'. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Strong Rooted Cuttings of OCONTO, HARVARD, GLOW, RAZER, POLL.Y ROSE, YONDOTA, HELEN LEE, CHIEFTAIN, CHRYSOLORA, and all Standard Sorts. $3.00 per 100, 515.00 per 1000. READY NOW. ORDER TODAY. I. M. RAYNER, Greenport. N. Y. HOTEL CUMBERLAND ^Hfe^. NEW Y0RK' Br°ad"a>' at 54,h Strt'i,t j^Sllffl'i 1 ^Trvlfi cQ^^ Broad waj cars from Grand Centra] Depot tB3? 9* 1 1 C - l^S £ JWT^y ' ' '' Avenue Car§ from Pennsylvania Station HI *ra ^ MODERN AND FIREPROOF Mil Strictly 1 irsl - » Rates Reasonable iJm fill SHI ujL Rooms with Adjoining Bath, - $2.00 up Ml 01 ml 2l?l Rooms with Private Bath, - $2.50 up Suites, .... $4.00 up Ten minutes walk to 50 theatres <\.f- 1 frtLl I r^BBfr Send for Booklet >V^p^^^ HARRY P. STIMSON ^Nt \ ^^^ Only New York Hotel Window-Screened ^^^^ Throughout St. Louis — Ernest F. Hoehl, rep. S. S. Skidelsky & Co. Philadelphia; I. Aronson, N. Y. City. New York — Phil. Breitmeyer, De- troit; J. P. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., Pres. of the S. A. P. Rochester, N. Y— P. M. Phillips and Mr. Acker, Zanesville, O.. Julius Berg and Milton Selenka, New York City; J. Horace McFarland, Harrisburg, Pa. Cincinnati — Jos. Marks, rep. A. Hen- derson & Co., Chicago, 111.; I. Aron- son, New York; B. P. Hensley, Knightstown, Ind., and J. T. Herdegen, Aurora, Ind. Chicago — Mrs. E. H. Mazey, Minne- apolis, Minn.; Robt. Miller, Farming- ton, Utah; Geo. Collins, Grand Rap- ids, Mich.: Herman Leitz, New Haven, Ind. Philadelphia — George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C; L. M. Seeley, Nor- folk, Virginia; A. G. Bowerson, Lew- iston, Pa.; W. J. Smith, Pittsburgh, Pa.; S. Mortenson, Southampton, Pa.; Mr. Johnson, Memphis, Tenn.; John Farquhar, Boston, Mass.; John F. Horn, Allentown. Pa. NEWS NOTES. Far Hills, N. J.— H. F. Kerr, of Sum- mit, has purchased the greenhouses of the Grant B. Schley estate. Libertyville III. — Gust Leinhardt and Henry Mesenbrink have purchased the greenhouses of the Meredith Flower & Vegetable Co. NEW FLOWER STORES. Galesburg III. — I. L. Pillsbury, Ar- cade building. Worcester, Mass. — Sam Fierer, 21 Pleasant street. Chelsea, Mass. — Martin F. Lally, 20 Washington avenue. Newark, N. J. — Victoris Florist, 66 Springfield avenue. Charlotte, Mich. — -Jos. Gansbiller, Ferndale Greenhouses. Cleveland, Ohio. — A. J. Saywell, East 90th street and Superior avenue. Philadelphia, Pa. — Thomas Job, School Lane, near Germantown ave- nue. Onion sets took a bad slump last week, especially in red and yellow. So many growers had held back their crop for higher prices and refused even good offers last fall, that when their stock was placed on South Water street, Chicago, the market broke completely. Red and yellow sets are bringing only one dollar per bushel and white ones $2\50. Seed stores are making a special feature of onion sets, retailing at 15c. per pound, while de- partment stores are having special sales at a fraction of that amount. Chrysanthemum Cuttings Major Bonnaffon, (has. Baser, Oconto, Pacific Supreme and Chrysolora, ready April 1st, $2.50 per hundred. Also, Extra Strong Cuttings of Car- nation Matchless, $30.00 per thousand. W. D. HOWARD MILFORD. MASS. March 29, 1919 HORTICULTURE 301 PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. We have just received a copy of the American Rose Annual for 1919, with the compliments of the editor, J. Hor- ace McFarland. Rather an interna- tional than an American book is this, the 4th volume, for it presents the after-war rose situation in France, Luxemburg, Italy, England, Australia, Bermuda and Canada in entertaining letters from amateur and commercial rose growers. Silver Wedding Roses is a delight- ful article on how to have hardy roses about the home without discourage- ment, written by the talented author of "The Garden of a Commuter's Wife.-' Fragrant Roses by Dr. W. Van Fleet, tells of the rose-attar possibilities of America, and informs the amateur of the sweetest flowers. The same au- thor's Rose-Breeding Notes for 1918 bring us up-to-date in the effort pro- ceeding to obtain better hardy ever- blooming roses in and for America. A Rose Enthusiast and His Garden is the tell-how story of a great archi- tect (George R. Mann), who confesses that he was converted from golf to roses, gives intimate details and bloom records, and says his rose garden takes "one hour a week in actual la- bor, and maybe two hours a day in the pursuit of happiness!" There are several lists of varieties, with carefully tabulated statements of variety experience, which will help the amateur avoid waste. Winter Work with Roses provides a new and fasci- nating field of rose-pleasure, and there is another Back-Yard Record of Rose Bloom. The Northern Cherokee Rose will surprise lovers of shrub roses, and the account of several magnificent hardy yellow shrub roses received from China through the late Frank N. Meyer is illustrated with three beau- tiful plates. Information is given of a novel method of rose-propagation reported by the experts of the United States Department of Agriculture. The Passing of a Great Rosarian tells of the life of Admiral Aaron Ward, the notable character who has influenced rose-growing on two conti- nents and held up the honor of the nation all over the world. A double-size frontispiece in full color shows E. G. Hill's great new Rose Premier, and the French and English hybridizers report their new- est rose productions blooming during the closing days of the war. The new Madame Butterfly also makes her rose-bow. Wayside Roses in France Is a charming little bit of extra-aviation Young Xlttle Zxcc tfarms, FRAM1NGHAM, MASS. We have millions of growing EVERGREEN AND DECIDUOUS TREES complete in grades and sizes. Write for Price List Seedlings and Transplants, Firs, Junipers, Arborvitae, Pines, Spruces, Maples, Ash, Oaks, Lindens, Elms, etc. 15 Beacon St. Dept. C. /^ Boston, Mass. l^ & American Forestry Co. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED NEW CROP, CLEANED, LATH-HOUSE GROWN. NOW READY TO SHIP. 1,000 or more seeds S2.00 per 1,000 25,000 or more seeds $1.40 per 1,000 5,000 or more seeds 1.75 " 50,000 or more seeds 1.80 " 10,000 or more seeds 1.60 " Delivered free any where in United States or Canada upon receipt of remittance. McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers Street, New York NURSERY STOCK Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Shrub*. Small Fruit*, Clematis, Erer trees* and Roiei. Write for Trade List W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Ginva, N. Y. We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development , VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Herberts Thunbergil, Hydrangea Paniculnfa, Welgela, Splreas, etc. Ask for complete list of OAK BRAND SHRUBS. Tli* fONARD A iJONESCO. 9 WEST GROVE PENN.,U.S.A. Ukmt ttU. IW Aatola, WiatM*. Tle*-rW Wt *rt inbMcribtrt It tkt Nurstrymtn i Fund ftr Mmrkit Dti'iiefmint HILL'S EVERSREEMS BEST FOB OVER HALF A UUTUIT Small, medium and lar»« sizes (applied Price llet now ready THE D. HILL NURSERY CO. Evergreen Specialist*. UriMt Onmrt la America. BOX 4U. DUNDEE, ILL. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. experience of the war told by Capt. George C. Thomas, Jr., and The Roses of an English Labor Leader is a sur- prising contribution. Roses in Italy, by the Countess Guilio Senni, will be found not only good reading, but most suggestive for American growers; and Roses in Aus- tralia, by George W. Walls, with Roses in Bermuda by Mrs. F. St. G. Caul- field, show that the Queen of Flowers reigns around the world. Harold W. Nelles shows that he is Riding a Rose Hobby in Montreal. Save and Use the Roses is a plan that ought to bring smiles to many sad faces, and it fits in with Turning Roses into Red Cross Cash, a Cana- dian experience which netted $1,960 last year for good work. Several wise commercial growers discuss The Rose Cut-Flower Situation of 1918 (S. S. Pennock), combine Ex- perience and Prophecy (W. R. Pier- son), and tell of Roses Cut and Roses Growing (Charles H. Totty). Mr. Totty also discusses the newer roses. Where Are Our Roses Coming From? is the Editor's study of an American shortage of three million roses, with certain very important sug- gestions, accurate information as to sources, and a letter from Dr. C. L. Marlatt, of the Federal Horticultural Board, telling How to Import New Roses after the plant quarantine be- comes effective June 1, 1919. There are poems, many other help- ful articles, the closely accurate list of roses originated in America (re- vised to March 10, 1919), a timely re- port on a bad rose disease, and twelve pages including twenty-nine helpful rose notes. The doings and rules of the American Rose Society are briefly set forth, and a complete index makes the mass of information easily acces- sible. This cloth-bound 1919 Annual (184 pages, 11 full-page plates in color and sepia, uniform with preceding vol- umes), is sent to all paid members of the American Rose Society and to any rose-loving person who forwards $2 lor annual membership to E. A. White, Secretary, Ithaca, N. Y. CATALOGUE RECEIVED. Wayside Gardens Co., Mentor, O. — Spring, 1919, trade list of hardy plants and shrubs. 302 HORTICULTURE March 29, 1919 SEED TRADE AMBRICAN SBBD TRADB ASSOG1ATIO N Officers — President, F. \V. llolgiano, Hubindon, DC; First Vice-Pre»ident, Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Mil- ; Second Vice-President, David Burpee, Phlludel- pbia, Pa. ; Secretary-Treasurer, C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O. Must Clover Be Inoculated? So much has been written empha- sizing the importance of inoculating alfalfa, sweet clover and soybeans, that the question is often asked, "Must the common clovers be inocu- lated?" or "Will inoculation do ordi- nary clover any good?" Inoculation is practiced for legume crops only and supplies the particular bacteria that live on the roots of the plants, enabling them to feed on the nitrogen of the air as well as that in the soil. Without bacteria the legumes cannot use nitrogen from the air, but will exhaust the soil the same as grasses or other crops. According to Wm. A. Albrecht, of the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, in order to have the prop- er bacteria present -when a legume is grown on the soil for the first time, these bacteria must be introduced as inoculation. Such is the common practice for alfalfa, soybeans and sweet clover. The seed may carry a few bacteria to the field, but inocular tion from such will occur only in spots. Wind, water, cultivation and other chance agencies may spread the in- oculation from these spots, but such a method of infecting the field is too slow. When once introduced and es- tablished in a soil the bacteria will often live over from one crop to the next legume crop on which they can develop. As a result, a legume crop reseeded on a soii after six or eight years of cropping by non-legumes will need no special inoculation. With a sweet soil and other favorable con- ditions it is difficult to say just how long the legume bacteria will live in the soil. Experience indicates, how- ever, that for a legume repeated once in a rotation, or even in two crop ro- tations, inoculation is necessary. For the common clovers, inoculation is usually not necessary since the bacteria for these are widely distribut- ed and are present in many different soils. This Is due to the fact that there are several different varieties of true clovers, all of which nourish the same kind of bacteria on their roots. Of the true clovers which will inoculate each other, there are five varieties generally grown and known by many confusing names. In MICHEL'S NEW CROP Asparagus Plumosus Nanus GREENHOUSE GROWN SEED 1000 Seed8. 5000 Seeds. $3.00 13.78 10,000 Seeds. . 25,000 Seeds. . S25.0O . 56.25 LATHHOU8E GROWN SEED 1000 Seeds $2.00 5000 Seeds 9.76 10,000 Seeds $18.50 25,000 Seeds 43.76 Special pric«s on larger quantities. Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. SEND FOR OUR NEW WHOLESALE PRICE LIST IF YOU HAVEN'T A COPY. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 618 MARKET ST., PHILADELPHIA the order of their importance they are, (1) Common or red clover, also called June or broad-leaved clover, (2) Mammoth clover, often known as Mammoth red, sapling or peavine clover, (3) Alsike or Swedish clover, (4) White or Dutch clover, and (5) Crimson clover, also named scarlet or carnation clover and commonly grown in the south. The fact that all these have the same bacteria and will inoculate each other, has done much to spread their bacteria. Almost all soils in the cornbelt have either grown some of these clovers or by some other chance have become well inoculated for these crops. Distribution of the clover bacteria is also due to the fact that many clovers are native to the United States. Some sixty kinds, both cul- tivated and wild, have been growing for many years. The yellow, or hop clover growing in dry, sandy or gravelly soils, and the rabbit foot or stone clover are common weeds which have spread the bacteria that will in- oculate any of the other true clovers. Then two, the bacteria have been dis- tributed by the use of manure made from clover hays. Clover hay car- ries with it dust containing the bac- teria and may inoculate the field. With some clovers growing for years as native weeds, others being widely cultivated and distributed and all these inoculating each other there is ample reason why the clover bac- teria have been widely spread and most soils have become inoculated for the true clovers. However, this does not include our clover, Japan clover and sweet clover, which have a differ- ent kind of bacteria. In seeding the true clovers the soil is often already inoculated and the special treatment is not needed for such crops as red, alsike and mammoth clovers, especial- ly when seeded in sweet soils in dis- tricts growing these legumes. There are some soils on which inoculation is needed for these clovers, but they are the exception rather than the rule. TESTING FOR CORN ROOT ROT One reason for poor yields in many Ohio cornfields is a disease known as the corn root rot says Professor W. G. Stover, of the Ohio State Univers- ity. In this disease some or all of the roots are rotted off by a mold or fun- gus. The fungus also grows up into the stalk and even into the shank and ear. The results of these attacks are seen in dwarfed plants which may die early, in down or broken stalks, and in barren stalks and nubbins. Knowledge of the disease is not yet complete but studies at the Indiana Agricultural Experiment Station seem to show that seed corn may carry the disease. Diseased grains may fail to germinate or may give weak plants which soon die. In either case the result is an uneven stand of corn in the field. It also appears that dis- eased grains may be detected during the germination test since they often rot or mold in the germinator. This fact emphasizes the importance of ear-testing all corn to be used for seed and the selection of ears which give strong vigorous plants. If any of the grains rot or mold in the germina- tor, fail to germinate, or give only weak plants, the ears from which they came should be rejected. In order to reduce the losses from this disease, crop rotation is also necessary, since the parasite may live over winter on the old stalks in the field. Another important measure is the selection of seed corn on the stalk in September. SEEDS AND BDLBS iBobbfngton's Chamber. St., N. Y. City March 29, 1919 HOKTICULTUKE 303 GET VALUE Buy Your Flower Seeds by Weight Farquhar's Trade Catalogue lists this "way BETTER VALUE FARQUHAR QUALITY R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON, MASS. We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farm at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations In every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all In charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Rayr.ee Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CAR1TRS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., 1W CkasaW .f met BIdf.,t.itoa, Haw. J. BOLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Growers and Seed Distribu- tor, for One Hundred Years WRITE FIR OUR 1911 SPECIAL CATALOfiUC T. Mark* OsrttMn a>« FlarlsU Patt and Ugbt Sw., BALTIMORE. MD. STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, CORP. 47-M North Market Street BOSTON, MASS. BURNETT BROS. Seeds, Bulbs, Plants Etc 92 Chambers St., New York Write for oar Illustrated Catalog; W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEOS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 1«« W. aSral St., NEW Y04MC GARDEN SEED BUST, CARROT. PARSNIP, RADISH and QARDBN PBA HID In Tarlety ; alio ether Items of the short crop of this paat aeaion aa wall as a fall Una of Oarden 8»eds, will be quoted yon upon application te S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS ■ 2 Dei St., NEW YORK a»* ORANQC CONN When writing te Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture Lily of the Valley PIPS JUST RECEIVED Prices on Application J. M. THORBURN & CO. OS Barclay Street Throuah te M Park Flae. NEW YORK CITY KELWAY 8 SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS (personalty selected stralas) WHOLESALE ONLY Write for Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Ea». Special Gladioli Order AMERICA $22.00 CHICAGO WHITE 80.00 II ALLEY 23.00 FRANCIS KINO 22.00 NIAGARA 36.00 SCHWABEN 36.00 AMERICAN BULB CO. 172 \V. Wabash Aye., CHICAGO, ILL. Poinsettia Stock Plants CALIFORNIA GROWN Early and Late Flowering Type S4.60 per dox. $7.60 for 26, C2S.00 per 100 CARNATION and 'MUMS R. C. CANNA ROOTS GLADIOLI BULBS Seasonable Plants, Bnlba and Seeds. Ask for Complete List of Varieties and Prices. Satisfaction Guaranteed ROMAN J. 108 West 28th Street IRWIN NEW YORK Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BLUB LIST OF WHOLR8ALR FBIOBS MAILED ONLY TO THOSB WHO PLANT FOR PROFIT Cyclamen Seed— Giant Strain Salmon Kins, White, Brisk* Puak, Brlrht Bed, Delicate Fink. fS.OO par 1000. • onberb Bad and Delicate Salmon (Prut* Medal Winners), *1T.K> par 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 10M LIsmIs Bids.. PHILADELPHIA. FA. THOMAS J. GREY COMPANY SEEDS, BULBS AND IMPLEMENTS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Reselected Strains In Seeds. Improved styles In Implements Catalogue npon application. 16 So. Market Street IM, MASS. 304 HORTICULTURE March 29, 1919 IN THE National Capitol It roar eervlee te deliver Flowers *r Deslrna •■ Order by Tete- f-raph or ttlurwlw. Fmfl ■tellable Servlee. GE0R6E H. COOKE Conneatleut Ave. and L St. WASHINGTON, D .0. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Flortits' TelegraptS Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. IM FOB KANSAS CITY Trantfer Your Ordmr* to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Hambtr Florists" Telea-rapti Delivery DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part ol the country te New York City Writ* er Telegraph 2 139-21 41 Broadway, New York Telephone 1S52-156J lolimbnl KOTTMILLER, Florist J426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Alto Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill 78S Out-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Asao. ADAM SERENGER FLORIST mnew1treet. BANGOR, MB. We Collet all Polnli In Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Florist*' Trie-graph DellTery 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.— The Koaery, 23 Steuben St Albany, N. Y. — Danker. Bangor, Me. — Adam Sekenger, 32 New- bury St. Boston— Thoa. P. Galvln, 1 Park St. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Wilson, 3-5 Greene Are. Buffalo, N. Y.— 8. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St Cambridge, Mass.— John McKensle, 1927 Muss. Ave. Chicago— William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Cleveland, O .— J. M. Oasser Co., Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O. — Adam Graham A 8ons, 5523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O— Knoble Bros., 1836 W. 25th St Cleveland, O— The Smith A Fetters Co., 735 Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Broadway. Floral Co., 1643 Detroit, Mich. — J. Breltmeyer's Sons, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave East Orange, N. J.— Smith, The riorlat Fall River, Mass.— Warbnrton, 495 New Boston Rd. and S8 N. Mala St FishkUl, N. Y.— Wood Bros. Kanans City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, M17 Grand Ave. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139 2141 Broadway. New York— A. T. Bunyard. 413 Madison Ave., at 48th St New York— Dards. N. and Maditon Ave. New York— G. Ave. corner 44th St. M. Stuuipp, 7«1 Fifth New York— Kottmlller, 426 Madison Are and 49th St, also Vanderbilt Hotel. Omaha, Neb.— Hess * Swoboda, 1415 Farnum St. Philadelphia— Chas. H. Grakelow, Broad St. at Cumberland. Providence, R. I. — Johnston Bros., 38 Dorrance St Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons, 26 Clinton Ave N. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber, 4826-28 Olive St. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm A 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.— Glide 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 York— Thos. F. Galvln, Fifth Ave., at 4flth St DARDS-FLORIST Established at N. E. Cor. of Madison Ave. and 44th St., New York, for 44 Year* QUALITY, SERVICE, FAXR PRICES Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery W. S. 8. BUT WAR War Saving Stamps SAVING STAMPS Issued by the U. S. Gov. JOHN BREITMEYER'S =S0NS= — Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Avst, DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Nigh Grade Cut Blooms We eoTfr all Michigan point* a* 4 r**4 sections of Ohio, Indian* and Casusa*. Memberi Florist..' Telegraph DeHreey Association. v*UD.E BROS CO i Ji-. i stkw «U3HTKCTflinK GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Floriata Telegraph Delivery WILSON BROOKLYN Store S and 6 Greene Ave. NEW YORK 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 Madiaon Ave. at 48th Street I GUARANTEE SATISFACTION rVI.TCaVl.sa.TCIR F~. T. P. A. THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. ALBANY, N. V. FLOWER DELIVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VKINiTY Member! Florists' Telegraph Delivery 6. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Meeker Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asm. DANKER Albany, New York The best of F. T. D. Service always A Card This Size Costs only 90c per Week on Yearly Order It would keep your name and your specialty before the whole trade. A half-inch card coBts only 45c. per week on yearly order. March 29, L919 HORTICULTURE 305 CHICAGO Send Your Orders to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Florist*' Telegraph Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Deliver* Service THOS. F. GALVIN I NO. UClif VfiDlf 561 Flfth Av«- HI. ft lUnlV Vanderbllt Hotal unQTnN 1 Park 8tr*et DUO I UH 799 Boylston Street liOnrnt ti ttiinrs hi ill Eutiri rtliti KNOBLE BROTHERS Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery We are well equipped to handle your orders. 1836 W. 26th Street CLEVELAND, O. THE SMITH & FETTERS C J. 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flnrer* of Every Kind ia Setura CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 8823 Euclid Ava. Will take rood care af your orders Mtm*tri 0j F. T. D. Aticcimtion. Retail Deliveries •antral Hndson lint pelati, Teleg-raphlo Order, WOOD BROS. nSHKlLL, N. T. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. iNDHSON service means (Nib, sturdy Mask ead prompt deliveries la BCrTALO, LOCKPOBT. NIAGARA FALLS Bad WIBMRN NEW YORK. Member Florists' Telecrapk Delivery HIGH 6RADE PLANTS For Ritail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Man. WORCESTER, MASS. ■ Randall's Flower Shop ■AMI L aVANDALL. Proprietor. Kiabir rUrtata' Telea-raath Bellvovy THE PROBLEM OF FAIRNESS AND JUSTICE. There are at the present time many o£ our progressive florists who have felt the henefit of the use of the slog;in "Say it with Flowers" and who can see the cumulative value by its continued usage where every one feels the advantage by the continuity of its use. Now there has come to me innumer- able letters pertaining to the effect of its use by various members who innocently have been using the slogan in this manner "Say it with Brown's Flowers" (or any other name could be used for illustration) but it would bo better for all concerned and the good of the slogan would be kept by just utilizing the words "Say it with Flowers" in our regular set form, leaving out the firm name in this con- nection. This will eventually keep its prestige up to one hundred per cent advertising value, whereas using it in connection with a firm name it loses its implied action and eventually would be dropped. Now let us in fair- ness and justice to the craft generally, for the future stick to the slogan as it is. But if needs be in reading texts of your advertisements mention the firm name as often as necessary. But for national results please let us not make any changes. This is purely a request and those that can do so will merit their own reward. This is written in a spirit of fair- ness to all and not intended as a criticism to those who have used it otherwise. The trade publications are giving this publicity to the article with the hope that all may join in the good that it can create by proper usage. Use the slogan "Say it with Flow- ers" without reconstruction and all will feel its benefit. Henry Penn, Chairman National Publicity Com. Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. Deilverlea af Fl la FALL territory. EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, The Florist We deliver by automobile In But, Wast and Sontb Orantre, alio Qlen Bldge, Meat- clair. Bloomfleld. Newark and New Tork. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Mtmbir Flerittt Tlltgraph Dtlivtry AutciatUn HO TICK INITIA LS. W, kavi out stcn only THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, VLpJLfJL V Euclid A« The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered an mail ar telegraph order for ear eeeaalea, la any part af the D.mlalea JOHN H. DUNLOP »-l» West Adelaide St. - TOaoNTO, ONT HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephone* 1B01 and L ll*t 1418 Farnum St. OMAHA, NEB. Efficient Delivery Service ALL BOSTON SUBURBS JOHN McKENZIE iat7 Mw. Ave., OAMBBIDOB, MASS. PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. GRAKELO W E™ Everything in Floutri Broad Street at Cumberland Tlw Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLIS, President. E. P. N El MAN, Secretary. Mem bar Florists' ToWcraea Dellverr DENVER. COLORADO 306 HOKTICULTURE March 29, 1919 ROSE PLANTS OPHELIA DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY 2£-inch pots, $90.00 per 1000. . Fine stock, cuttings made from two and three eye cuttings. THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus New Crop. Greenhouse Grown Seed. Per 100, 45c. ; per 1000, O.60. PRIMULA OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA Home rrowii. Saved by florists who know their business. Ready now. i.ii.im'KA ROSEA. Seed saved from plants with larg-s flower trusses and a beautiful shade of pink. Trade pkt., (about 1,200 seeds), J1.80. BENCH GROWN ROSES A. HENDERSON & 00., Ready for Shipment Now Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 RICHMOND.. $10.00 $00.00 MILADY $10.00 aao.OO Will have other varieties later. Write for price*. 166 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1C19 - 21 Rutttsa St., Psil.islpfcU, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS VALLEY, RISES h. all SiastMMi Variitiis if Cat Flrnvs Wirid Toothpicks W.J.60WEE, Berlin, N. Y. 1M*»- ■ **m mjtm. . s».w Far sate t>y " GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 34 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E. G.HILL CO. Wholesale Florists MIOHMOND, IND. aaaattea Herttealtar. wka wrtUac MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Caaalswaaats SiHilsil Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 264 RANMLPH ST, DETROIT, MICH. The Home for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN sty We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 31 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO ICUT fmm ROXESl EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO -~rt MANUFACTURERS \ PHiLADELPHIA, PA. IF You Want Anything from Boston Get It From Henry M. Robinson s-r CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED nmm{%»[fuuM»n NBW YORK THE KERVAN CO Fresh Oat Doeoratlre liminni Highest SUndard of Quality. Largest Stock In America. Writ* far lUaatratad Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies: 119 W. 28 th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Forsmost and Beat WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE Sh First Class Market tar »& CUT FLOWERS •m Willonghby Si BrooklTM, % f I. C. FORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK FIIE DOSES, Fitter GHH1TIW8 A Foil Uh of AU OUT IXOWBM. Telophase SSI* rtmol, J. K LM "A LBVD8R II TUB VTaOLBStLR COMMISSION TIADB FOR OTEt THIKTT TEAKS" ROSES! I >ft/ANT ROSESI Have a demand for more than I ■ >«IWh- NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special " Fancy and Ertra. No. i and culli. . Russell Hadley Euler, Mock, Key Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward. HUlincdon Killaniey. Taft Ophelia. Sunb*ur»t Carnations Last Pirt if Will First Part if Will •■■ill Mar. 22 ■•Eiiiiil Mar. 24 1916 mi 13.00 to 50.00 25.00 10 40.0c 10.00 to 15.00 10.00 to SJ.OC 3.00 to 10.00 3.00 10 10,0c 4.00 to 35.00 4.00 10 30,0c 4.00 to 50.00 4.00 IS 40.0c 3.00 to 15.00 3.00 to 15.0c a. 00 to 10.00 a. 00 to 10.0c a. 00 to ICOO a. 00 u 10.0c a. 00 to 8.00 s.oo to 6,0c s.oo to I s.oo s.oo to 12,0c a. 00 to 6.00 ■.on to 6,o« WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We have a numerous clientage of New Tork City buyers and ana aeaaasas ea> teas oar sapplr. This la aapsssally traa at Bssss. We hSTe ersry facility and abundant meant and beat returns are sssured far stack consigned to as. Address Voir Shhsai— ts to UNITED CUT FLOWER CO. Inc 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK D. J. Pappas, Proa. RCED <& KELLER 122 West 25th St., New Tork Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Vital Designs, Baskets, Win Wirk & Noveltus aud are dealers Id Decorative Glassware, Growers an«i Florists' Requisites Boston Floral Supply Co. S47-M7 Cambridge St., Bostoa SHOW BOOMS, 15 Otis Street and 96 Arch Street Headquarters for CTCAS, BASKETS, WIRK DESIGNS and WAX FLOWIBB QrALITT grAJfTTTT CHARLES MILLANG Wholesale Florist M-»7 Wast Mth St., NEW TOBK ATTENTION T. ROBERT DYSART PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple methods ef correct acaaaaslag especially adapted for florists' ass. BOOKS BALANCED AND AD J US' 40 STATE STREET . . BOSTON Telephone Mala H When writing Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture March 29, 1919 HORTICULTURE 309 Local and General News NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only CHICAGO. A. Miller, president of the American Bulb Co., is in Cleveland. O., on busi- ness this week. Robert Miller, known as the largest grower in the state of Utah, is here from Farmington where he is calling upon the trade and enjoying a little vacation. He will visit the East be- fore he returns. D. D. P. Roy reports his wife as steadily improving and expects her home from the hospital soon. Geo. Collins, foreman for Henry Smith of Grand Rapids, Mich., spent several days here with relatives and friends. The spring trade seems to be fairly under way at the retail seed counters, and from present indications a good season is just ahead. Those who were looking for a backward spring on ac- count of the open winter are not hav- ing their fears realized so far. The tulips in the gardens have pushed their leaves up several inches above ground, and the grass is green in the parks which are well filled with people each warm day. The usual ar- ticles on gardening are occupying considerable space in the local papers, and though winning the war is no longer an inducement, the garden for the garden's sake seems to be suffi- cient incentive to plant. Philip Foley, president of the Foley Greenhouse Manuf. Co., reports many inquiries for prices, etc., on new houses and expects business to do back to normal in the near future. He will open an office in the new State- Lake building now nearing comple- tion in the heart of the down-town dis trict, where out-of-town visitors can more easily reach him. Among his newest orders is one from E. II Mazey of Minneapolis, a former cus- tomer, for an addition to his presi nt range. The Chicago Florists' Club will give its members a treat at its next meet- ing, April 10th. T. Waters, chairman of the Good of the Club Committee, has arranged for a talk on salesman- ship and costs by Hodgson .Tolly, a very interesting speaker. A large at- tendance is expected. Speaking of the sweet peas now coming into the market, Allie Zech. of Zech & Mann, says that he never has handled finer ones at this season, the stock being fully equal in size, MISCELLANEOUS Cattleya* • Lilies. Longiflorum- • Lillet, Spfciomm Callas Freesia Roman Hyacinths SteTia •• Marguerites ■ Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Violets Narcissus Calendula Sweet Peas Gardenias \diantum 5 milax \sparafrus Plumoaus, A Spren (100 bunches). List Part ol Wuh | First Part •! Will ii.ii! Mar. 22 iifiiiiif Mar. 24 1918 1111 so.oo to 50.00 20.00 to 30.01 IO.OO to to 13.00 10.0c tc to SO. CO 8.00 to 23.00 B.00 to • 3.00 I.OO IO 3.00 1.00 to 2.00 I.OO to to 9.00 1 .00 to to 3.00 1.30 to 4.00 1.00 to 4.00 ■ .00 to 4.00 t.oo to 4-. Chrysanthemum* H— — I Elmer D Smith a*** The Chrysanthemum. Herring- ten J* Commercial Caraatiea Onltnre. Dick LM Cemmaralal *-»•• C altar*. Holmes lm Violet Culture. Oalloway LM Greenhorn* ConstrnetUB. Taft.. LM Sweet Pea* op t* Date. Xerr... LM Pleat Propagation, Greemheue aad Nnreery Practise. Kalni.. LM Pleat Praalag. Kalns LM Book ef Gardea Plan* Hamblln. I.M Landscape Deeiga, Hubbard «.«• The Art of Outdoor Rose Grow- ing. Thomas 4 e» The Heme Vegetable Oartteav Kratm i as Vegetable Gardening. B. L. Watts L.H Pareeas en The Boa* LM Principles ef Flerlenltar*. ■ A. Whit. LW Foundation! ef American Grape Caltare, Munson 1.4* Plant Materials of Decern*!** Gardening. Trelease LM Arieteomt* *f the Garden. Wll- • »B |M Bailer's Cramped la ef Hortlenl- tare, 6 volume*. March 39, 1919 HORTICULTURE 311 THK \i:ky NEWEST ami QUICKEST mi r OF DESTROYING WEEDS, 507 509 w m fc New York *"™" I»lstafcfcll CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. PlNO-IYPToI ^aON OIL '»^a, . i£C T ICiDE «~»» Bav« your planu and trees. Jast the thing for greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Tbrlps, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc., without Injury to plants and without odor. Used according to direction, our stand- srd 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 60 parts. "•i Pint, Silo.; Pint, 50c; Quart, Dflc • V4 Gallon. (1.S0; Gallon, S2.S0; 5 Gal- lon Can, f 10.90; 10 Gallon Can, SW0.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY Hit S. 421 W. Lirimtis St. bittern, tfd Tha BecomUed Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white Oy, tbrlps and soft scale. Quart, fl.00; Gallon. SJ.Srt. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, frnlts and vegetables. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $*.ao. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms snd other worms working in the soil. Quart. fl.OSi Gallon, *.V0« SOLD BT DEALERS. Arphine Manufacturing MADISON. N. J. Co. Difficult and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading in- ducements made to secure business Over 80 years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal. conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIGGERS & SICGERS PATBNT LAWYERS Box », National Union Brjlldlnc Washington. D. C. 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 "River ton Special" Plant Tubs The The nea hoops. 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 77.50 8 In. .75 8.25 62.50 Klverton 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, ««*• "■««■ "* ■* «'»»* 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Ireer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same ■ Me. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will Dot rust. No rights or lefts The Peerless Glazine Poln is patented. No others like a It. Order from your dealer^ or direct from us. 1000, 00c. postpaid. Samples free. BEMBT A. DEEEB.i 714 Chestnnt Street? lladelphls,. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CONTEMPLATED. W. Yarmouth, Mass. — Geo. Drew, ad- dition. Montreal, Que. — McKenna, Ltd., re- building five houses. Altoona, Pa.— Myers Bros., 1116 12th avenue, conservatory. E. Saugus, Mass. — A. D. Nunan, Lin- coln avenue, 50 ft. house. Charlotte, N. C. — Robert Lockerbie, two houses each 17 x 100. Fairhaven, Mass. — Peter Murray, 164 Washington St. house, 50 x 100. WHS50 CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Pvtrartnid o* Htwxldrti Cattle Manure Pulverised Sheep Manure The Florists' standard of uniform h|gj) quality far ovei ten years SpttHy WIZARD BRAJND In VOnr buppJV HDnge onjel, Ot ssTtte ns aired roTpnces and freight rates. THE PULVHHIBD NaNDUE CO. M rjntsm Mossk VmrH, CsMcavtj. Little Ads. That Brine Big Returns Little Ads. in oar Classified Buyers' Direc- tory bring big returns to both advertiser Any thins: 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 yon may And one or more that will prove profitable to yon, 312 HORTICULTURE March 29, 1919 What The Users Say THE WORLD'S «-ki \ I l;sr MUHIIROOM PLANT We spent $100,000 in building and equipping the largest modern mushroom plant in the world. We purchased in every instance the best of everything we could get. and the fact that we Installed a Kroeschell Holler to fur- nish our heat is sufficient evidence of our opinion of same Since installing this boiler and operating it we have never had any reason to change our opinion. (Signed) FALMOUTH MUSHROOM CELLARS, INC., FALMOUTH, MASS. A Quick SI, ;ifu< r Water Tube Steam Ilniler Kroeschell Bros Co., 466 W. Erie St. HICAGO Men Who Know Boilers A WKLL KNOWN CARNATION PRIZE WINNKR I'Ih- carnation range of Mr. Nic Zweifel, of mil Milwaukee, fmsists of nearly 70,000 sq. of glass and the water plant Is heated by No. 14 and No. 15 Kroesohell Boiler and oeschell Generator. The product of the int is kimwii throughout the West for its ie quality. Mr. Z. has used different kinds boilers. As for tin* Kroeschell, he says "I ink the Kroeschell Boilers are the best boil- 1 florist ean buy." (Signed) NIC ZWEIFKL, NORTH MILWAUKEE. WIS irs Our constant efforts are to satisfy each and every customer and we succeed. The Advance Ventilating Apparatus is all you could wish for. No chance for the sash to drop as a worm and gear device firmly holds them in any position. (ireenhouse Fittings. Write for Catalogue and March 1st Prices. ADVANCE CO. Richmond, Ind. NIKOTEEM For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigatina Ask Your Daalar I'm It HICOTIHE MFG. CO ST. LOUIS A STIC A Far BujbJmhi Sluing USE IT NOW F. 0. PlfflCE CO. 12 W NSWWU IttWYMK Mastlca la elastic and tenacious, admlta of expansion and contraction. Putty becomea hard and brittle. Broken glaga more eaelly removed without breaking of other glass as occura with bard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Eaay to apply. H. HEISTAD LANDSCAPE GARDENING ROCK PORT, ME. CLASS FOB GREENHOUSES Our prlcea can be bad by mall, and It will pay you to get them. We carry the largeBt 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 Prlcea. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. Johnson, Stewart and Varlek Ar.i., Brooklyn, N. T. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE LANDSCAPE GARDENER james^aetfrecior Braintree.Mass. SUGGESTIVE DRAWINGS FURNISHED FOR EVERY THING. ESTIMATES GIVEN. Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. O. KAIMS Lecturer on Horticulture. Columbia TJnlTeralty Pew practices In tbe handling »f plant!, especially fruit bearing plants, attract ao much lntereat aa do those of pruning. The metboda are ao varied, tbe results ao diveree, and the opinions of growers ao apparently con- tradictory that thla subject la alwaya one of the moat interesting, and the surest to hold attention and arouse discussion. Particularly during the laet ten or fifteen yeara when tbe principles of plant physiology bare been more and more satisfactorily applied to plant production and man- agement baa lntereat aettled In pruning. During the latter half of tbla time also more and more Invest! gallons and testa have been conducted by experiment atatlona and other workers to teat out metboda and principles In the interest of aclence and for tbe benefit of growers. The accumulation of iuch new knowledge baa become Tery considerable especially In tbe last de- cade, but it la necessarily ao acattered that Tery few growera have access to It, hence the demand for a book, which ahall present the really Important features of these Investigations as well aa set forth the fundamental principles baaed upon tbe laws of plant growth. This volume Is lavishly Illustrated mainly by actual pbotographa of specimens which show good and bad practicea. The author has apared neither time nor ex- penae In gathering hla photographs, each one of wblch tells its story. After a few pagea of introduction the author discusses Plant Physiology as related to pruning A chapter takea op the Philosophy of Pruning, Itself a very ln- tereatlng subject. Then follows a classification and clear discussion of Buds, very fully Illustrated from life. How Wounda Heal la an exceedingly Interesting chapter, as are alao thoae on Prevention and Repair of Mechanical In- juries, Pruning Nursery Stock, Young Trees, Mature Treea and Odd Methods of Pruning and Training, Re- juvenating Neglected Treea and Practical Tree Surgery. Profusely illustrated. Cloth. 400 pages. Net. «z.«0. 9^i8 Inches. HOBTICULTCBB PUBLISHING CO. 1«T tuuur it.. 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/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 HORTICUL- TURE at publisher's price, $1.50. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer St., Boston, Mais. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXIX APRIL 5, 1919 No. 14 THE NEW POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRISTMAS GOLD NOVEMBER PEARL BECKY McLANE THE NEW SINGLES MRS. E. M. HORNE MOLLY WHITMORE PEGGY BULKELEY THE NEW ANEMONES VOLUNTEER PINK LADY AND THE NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM GOLDEN MISTLETOE Are our offerings of the year 1919 A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. OWING TO WAR CONDITIONS last year and consequent uncer- tainties we carried over a surplus of our Two New Roses ROSALIND and SILVIA The stock has been carried over in cold houses during the win- ter, and is now in practically dormant condition. The plants are very strong and healthy, and can he planted at once, if the houses are readv, or can he shifted into 4-inch pots for later planting. They will make splendid stock, especially for early planting, as they are very strong and healthy, and are ready to make a, strong growth. We offer the stock as long as unsold at the prices named below. ROSALIND /i-incn pots. $150.00 per 1,000. Extra heavy plants, 3Vi-inch pots. $20.00 per 100. SILVIA (Yellow Ophelia)— This is .mother Beautiful sport of Ophelia which originated with us. The buds are long and pointed, and are a beautiful sulphur-yellow, which changes to creamy yellow as the flower opens, and when fully developed are pure waxy white. It is a flower of unusual size when fully expanded— five inches in diameter. It resembles the popular hardy climber Silver Moon, show- ing the same pronounced cluster of yellow stamens in the center. Exquisite in hud and unusually distinct and unique in the open flower. Extra strone plants, 3V4-inch pots, $20.00 per 100. F. R. PIERSON, ^Tarrytown, N. Y > ■ -•■'■ IRIS TINGITANA The large flowering variety, Tingitana, wonderfully well grown stock, long stems, in quantity with us, at $15.00 a hundred. Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Supplies. Business Hoars 7 A. M. to 6 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ""««,. of Philadelphia NEW YORK 117 W. 28th St. Florists PHII.ADELPHIA BALTIMORE 1608-1620 Ludlow 8t. Franklin & St. Paul Sts. WASHINGTON, 1216 H St., N. W. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND Dahlias We will have a fine lot of Dahlia plants in the best cut flower sorts ready April first. See our General Catalogue for list and prices. Send for Catalogue Cash with Order R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND 314 H 0 R T I C TT L T U K April 5, 1919 GET VALUE Buy Your Flower Seeds by Weight Farquhar's Trade Catalogue lists this way BETTER VALUE FARQUHAR QUALITY R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON, MASS. We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are , producing; PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Glad to "quote for present delivery or on growing- contract for crop of 1919 JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. Ml 'Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynet Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., c-T^fci «~ J. BOLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Grower* and Seed Distribu- tor* for One Hundred Year* WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL "CAT/HOOH T« Mark** Gardeners and Florists Pons* and Light S*s., BALTIMORE, MD. STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY BURNETT BROS. Seeds, Bulbs, Plants Etc. 92 Chambers St., New York Write for our Illustrated Catalog SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, CORP. 47-64 North Market Streat BOSTON, MASS. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AKD BULBS Horticultural Sundries 1456 W. 23rd St., NEW YORK GARDEN SEED items of the short crop of this past season as well ss a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 De, St.. NEW YORK .„d ORANQE. OONN When writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture Lily of the Valley PIPS JUST RECEIVED Prices on Application J. M. THORBURN & CO. SS Barclay Street ThrniiRh te 04 Park Place NEW YORK CITT KELWAY 8 SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS ('personally selected strains) WHOLESALE ONLY Write (or Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. Special Gladioli Order AMERICA $22.00 CHICAGO WHITE SO.OO HALIEY 22.00 FRANCIS KING 22.00 NIAGARA 86.00 SCHWABEN 36.00 AMERICAN BULB CO. 172 W. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Poinseftia Stock Plants CALIFORNIA GROWN Early and Late Flowering- Type $4.60 per doz. $7.60 for 26, $26.00 per 100 CARNATION and 'MUMS R. C. CANNA ROOTS GLADIOLI BULBS Seasonable Plants, Bulbs and Seeds Ask for Complete List of Varieties and Prices. Satisfaction Guaranteed ROMAN J. IRWIN 108 West 28th Street - . NEW YORK 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. Snpberb Red and Delicate Salmon (Prise Medal Winners), 117.80 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Bldg.. PHILADELPHIA. PA THOMillj^REYMMrMlNY SEEDS. BULBS AND IMPLEMENTS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Reselected Strains In Seeds. Improved styles in Implements Catalogue Upon application. 16 So. Market Street BOSTON, MASS, April 5, 1919 HORTICULTURE 315 NOTICE We are at all times open to receive offers of plant etock suitable for the private trade particularly In noveltlea, rare or specimen stock. List It with us giving exact description with prices. Sales Representatives for JULIUS ROEIIRS CO., Rutherford, N. J., Special Agents fur BON ARBOR CHEMICAL COMPANY, and Special Agents for B. HAMMOND TRACY, INC., "GLADIOLI." Muller-Sealey Co., Inc. 47 W. 42nd Street. NEW YORK CITY E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Ave. IRVINOTON, N. J. Nephrolepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 Inch pots, extra heavy, $85.00 per hun- dred; 6 Inch, $75.00 per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, """dblpbu. HYDRANGEAS ROOTED CUTTINGS: Ready immediately after Easter. All cuttings taken from the best selected wood. BEST FRENCH VARIETIES: Including RADIANT, CHAUTAJtD, BOUQUET ROSE. BABY BIMUIXETTE, MME. MUELLER, etc. Per 100, $5.00; per 1000, $40.00. Also a fine lot of OTAKSA at same prices. C. U. LIGGIT, 82« Bullets Bidg. Philadelphia, Pa. IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that U well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES WhoUtah and Retail NORTH ABINGTON, MASS. bobbinsc & m\m NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY We are subscribers to the Nnrwrymfs'i Fond for Market Development. aUe "Hay It With Flower*" Publicity Canpalsa. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN. MICH. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED NEW CROP, CLEANED, LATH-HOUSE GROWN. NOW READY TO SHIP. 1,000 or more seeds $2.00 per 1,000 25,000 or more seeds $1.40 per 1,000 5,000 or more seeds 1.75 " 50,000 or more seeds 1.30 " 10,000 or more seeds 1.60 " Delivered free anywhere in United States or Canada upon receipt of remittance. McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers Street, New York Srtow Queen Carina Awarded Certificate of Merit at 8. A. F. & O. H. New York Convention. And 100 other notable kinds. AlwayB ask for SWASTIKA BRAND CANNA8. The fONAJRD & V/JONESCO. ,- .WEST GROVE 31 |PENN.,U.S.A. trim. trm. i.tota. 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Cash prise (St. ^ ^&3£ ^o*^ * '*«" y April 5, 1919 HORTICULTURE Rose Growing Under Glass -^- CONDUCTED BY Questions by our readers In line with any of the topics pre- sented on this page will be cordially received and promptly answered hv Sir. Ruzicka. Such communications should invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICULTURE. Roses for the Summer If ymi are figuring on running a house or even a couple of benches of roses for summer blooming there is no better time to cut them back than right after Easter, when they no doubt will be pretty well cut off. Do not starve the plants, but see that, they have a normal amount of plant food, at the same time be careful not to apply anything too strong. Use no chemicals. Bone- meal will lie ideal, and applied in moderate quantities about once a week will keep the plants in nice shape. It would not be advisable to mulch the plants unless they need it badly and then only enough to keep them from suffering, as you will not want any mulch on the benches when the plants are to be dried off. Give the plants all the water they will need, as this will help open up many of the buds. Of course there is a limit, and watering should not be overdone if the plants are to be cut back and expected to produce good stock afterward. Keep the plants healthy, free from spot and spider to say nothing of mildew. Then when the time comes, cut them back properly, and they will well repay any special care taken to keep them in shape. The Sod Heaps As likely as not there is still a whole lot of sod to be put up for the summer, as help was scarce last fall, and many growers did not put up any sod owing to the con- ditions at that time. There is no time to waste now though if you expect to have good soil for the planting later. As soon as the ground is dry enough to handle see that a piece of suitable sod is plowed up real shallow, and then hauled to the proper places where it will be easy to get at when the time comes to use it. Take only what can be picked up with a fork, and leave all the rest of the soil on the field. This will help the field come back, and at the same time make nicer rose soil. In piling up the sod, make the bottom layer about a foot thick, giving this a good coat of manure. Then the succeeding layers of sod should be only thick enough to properly cover the manure. If they are made too thick the manure will not have a chance to work through the soil properly, and the result will be that the soil will not be evenly good. As soon as the sod has been laying put up a week or two, it can be chopped up> if time will per- mit and thrown over, being very careful to break up the lumps of manure. Do not chop the sod too fine as it will decay some before it is used, and it should not be too fine for the benches. Have some intelligent man do this work as a good deal depends on evenly good soil when it comes to produce good roses. A good clay sod is the finest soil one could get, and with plenty of manure in it will make ideal soil. Growers whose soil is rather light will do well to look around for a hog, or a piece of swamp land, and see if it cannot be dried up enough to allow the muck to lie carted and put into the heaps. A layer over the manure will do wonders to putting soil into shape. But it must be put into soil heaps quite some time before the soil is used in the greenhouse as it is naturally a little sour, ami if it cannot lie allowed to lav where it can get plenty of sun, air and some frost before it is used, see that it is put right under or directly over a layer of manure in the soil heap. The manure will help wonderfully in putting it into proper shape. Supply of Manure and Fertilizers See that these are ordered on time so that there will he no work held up later in the summer when replanting is in full swing. Wherccow manure has to come, in by the carload, keep it coming. It will be a little while before it is fit to use so it will not hurt to have a car- load or two lying around. A protected shed is the ideal place for it but it often happens that there is no shelter where manure can be stored. Then there is no better place than the tops of the sod heaps. It is easy to un- load it there, and easy to load it again to take it to where it is needed if it cannot he placed right handy. If stored on the sod heaps this way. any liquid that is bound to leach will not be wasted but will be quickly absorbed by the soil in the heap and will not be wasted. A concrete platform drained into the liquid manure tank is really the proper thing, but these are found on very few places. Yet manure should he taken care of, as it costs money, and a whole lot of money is wasted every year by im- proper handling. Bonemeal tankage acid phosphate as well as all other items in this line that are the growers' favorites should always lie on hand in sufficient quantity to meet any demand that may be made on the storehouse. Feed applied to the roses at the proper time works won- ders, and to have it when the time comes means to order long in advance, and a continual supply on hand. Never let the supply of the necessary fertilizers get low. When piling the manure anywhere at all be sure to pile it so that it can be easily got at when it comes to turning it over. It should be turned over as often as time will permit to bring it around into proper shape for mulch- ing. It is wasteful to use green manure as mulch, be- sides it may do great harm if not used carefully. Cleaning Up Business has been good, never better, and prospects are very good. Why not do a little housecleaning this spring. There are last years rose brush still in a pile. There is an old heap of decaying boards, there is a heap of old ashes, to say nothing of the pile of accumulated rubbish of all sorts in some corner where it should least he. Get the men out some Saturday afternoon, and clean up. Spade up here and there for a patch of lawn grass. A flower bed would look nice here and there. An evergreen tree or two will be needed, and some good climbing roses on little pergolas or trellises over the potting sheds. Let your place be an advertisement to people who pass it. and let them take notice and copy. And first of all do not forget a sign, not too conspicuous hut neat and to the point, telling all who wish to know who you are, what you grow, and do not forget the slogan "Say it with flowers." 318 II 0 B T I C U L T U UK April 5, 1919 HORTICULTURE VOL. XXIX APRIL 5, 1919 NO. 14 IM ltl.lsnr.ll WEEKLY BT HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Beach 292 ADVERTISING RATES: Per inch, 30 Inches to page 91.25 Discount on Contracts for consecutive Insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), 6 per cent.; three months (18 times). 10 per cent.; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (52 times), SO per cent. Page and half page space, not consecutive, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year, in advance, SI .00; To Foreign Countries, 92.00; To Canada, SI. .'.11, Entered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act ot Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— Roses for Summer —The Sod Heaps— Supply of Manure and Fertilizers — Cleaning Up — Arthur C. Ruzicka 317 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS— National Pub- licity Campaign— Department of Plant Registration. . 319 THE PLANT EMBARGO MENACE— An Amendment —Not Necessarily Final— Ships Ballast Not an Im- portant Source of Introducing Plant Enemies 320 WHY MANY RETAILERS DO NOT PUSH CARNA- TIONS— Chas. J. Thciss 322 NEARLY EVERY TRANSPLANTED TREE SHOULD LIVE 324 OBITUARY— Fred W. Ude, Sr.— Grace M. Miles— Percy Rogers 325 ADAPTATION OF VEGETABLES— Dr. Will W. Tracy 326 SEED TRADE— Size of Catalogues 327 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Flowers by Telegraph 328 New Flower Stores 329 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago. Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Rochester, St. Louis, Washington : . . . 331 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: Boston. Philadelphia, Chicago, Rochester. Washing- ton, Cincinnati 333-334 MISCELLANEOUS: News Notes 319 Pa-chysandra Terminals 320 Can Not Trust to Foreign Inspection of Stock 321 Aquilegies, Long Spurred Hybrid — Illustration 321 Summer Spraying 327 Publications Received — Catalogue Received 327 Visitors' Register 329 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 335 Patents Granted 335 A famous bulb grower has passed away We have just received notification of the death of Mr. G. II. van Waveren of Hillegom, Holland, at the age of eighty-eight years. Mr. van Waveren was the ''Grand Old Man" of the Holland bulb district; one of the highesl authorities on bulbs and bulb culture and beloved by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. He gave con- siderable attention to hybridizing narcissi — the well known Van Waveren's Giant being one of his numerous achievements. He was a familiar figure at the London Flower Shows having visited England regularly every year from 1847 until 1914, when the war prevented his visits. Being a great connoisseur of tulips and nar- cissi he »:is sought as a judge at the large exhibition in England, lie. had many friends in the United States bj whom he was dearly beloved. For a number of yearfl the active management of his linn . M. van Waveyen & Sons, now the largest in Holland, has been carried b) his mpii M r. Theodore van Waveren. Amendment \'c>. 2 to Regulations Amendment No. 2 supplemental to Notice of Quaran- tine No. 37 dated in the District of Gelumbia the '.'1111 day of March, 1 !M !». amends W read as follows : Regulation 14. Special permits for importation in limited quantities of prohibited stock. An explanatory note follows which we find very in- definite and leaves us quite in doubt as to the value of this amendment to the trade, the full text of which will be found on another page of this issue. It is most un- fortunate that the Federal Horticultural Hoard does not make itself more clear and exact. What does the Board mean by limited quantities, and why does it not give some idea now of what safeguards it will prescribe in such permits as it will issue? Throughout the whole action of the Federal Horticultural Board there appears to have been lacking a frank and straightforward policy in its attitude to and conferences with the trade. No one can tell just what amendment No. 2 actually mean-. Has the Board yet formulated its own definition or is it too groping and merely feeling out the temper of the trade. If so the Board will learn fully the mind of the trade with the advent of the next Congress. Horti- culture lias taken the ground already that Quarantine 37 is largely unnecessary, unwise, and destructive to the interest of many thousands of our citizens whose voice will yet he heard for the rights to do business which they claim and are entitled to enjoy. There should be included in the personnel of the Federal Hor- ticultural Board some one possessing some business dis- cretion. Adieu! My friend, as I am going far away — Ah, well, there is but little I can say; My heart is full, the words that I would speak Die on my lips, I am so strangely weak. There's one thing I would ask before I go, You'll grant it. dear, for old time's sake, I know: 'Tis only this, that midst all bright new scenes, And spite of all the space that intervenes, That dreary length and breadth of surging sea, You'll sometimes give a little thought to me. Remember not the cruel words, unkind — The sore mistakes I made blot from your mind, But think of me as loving friend and true, Deal gently with me, as you used to do. Forget, dear, every act that caused you pain, Life is so short — we may not meet again: Perchance this message brief may be the last That I shall ever send you from the past. Yet fate hath willed it so by stern decree, An ocean needs must roll 'tween you and me. Farewell, with trembling fingers now I write This sad, sad word, with tear-be-dimmed sight, Think of me. dear, as loving friend and true, Remember me for old time's sake — adieu! William J. Stewart. The above poem was written by the late editor of Horticulture, William J. Stewart, during his last illness and has just come to light. — Ed. April 5, 1919 HOllTliT LTURE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. With the close of March our cam- paign fund stands at a little over one- third of the required sum of $100,000 subscribed. The progress made is not as satisfactory as might be expected, in view of the very excellent results following the campaign of last year, and the early efforts of this year. It is very evident that large numbers of florists are still hesitating to send in their subscriptions. On the other hand, It is pleasing indeed to record sub- scriptions from whole-hearted busi- ness men, in addition to amounts pre- viously subscribed. These men have satisfied themselves that our campaign is no longer experimental in character, and is productive of immense benefit. Various organizations in other lines of trade have for some years been con- ducting campaigns similar to ours, and from the fact that the efforts of many have been doubled several times we can safely judge that their campaigns have been successful. These cam- paigns have been conducted on lines which, in the main, are similar to our own. While some have employed a taxation plan based on goods shipped, the voluntary contribution plan has been adopted where possible. Nearly all use a slogan in connection with their publicity, but it is freely ad- mitted that our own slogan, "Say it With Flowers" is the best ever coined. It is not mandatory, but simply sug- gestive— and there is subtle power in the suggestion. All florists may use our slogan. The more it is used, the greater the benefit to the trade. But do not change it in any way — it ceases to be effective when changed or adapted to a per- sonal reference. It is even better to use the exact type form adopted for the magazine advertisements. Our Promotion Bureau, in order to meet this need, has available electrotypes of the slogan line in various sizes for requirements under any and all con- ditions. Every florist who uses his lo- cal newspapers for his direct publicity should possess himself of one or more of these electrotypes. Folder describ- ing them, and other newspaper plates, are available on application to the sec- retary. All electrotypes may be used continuously according to their sea- son. Our "Mother's Day" electro of last year is just as effective this year; all that need be changed is the "12th," and any newspaper will do this. The date this year is May 11th. All elec- trotypes of this advertisement sent out in future will have provision for this change. One of our largest subscribers — a man who sizes up a situation very readily — has suggested that there may be many florists who would like to sub- scribe $50 or $100 or more annually, but would prefer to make monthly pay- ments on their subscriptions. Our fi- nance committee is quite ready to ac- cept contributions in this form, and will record and publish the full amount of such subscriptions only. Our committees would impress upon everyone who has not yet subscribed, the importance of taking action quick- ly. The committees lose no time what- ever. As fast as available amounts are collected our advertising agency is instructed to put into circulation the publicity matter prepared. There is no waiting. This is the reason urged for a prompt response to our ap- peals. Now is the season for effort, and the committees are not justified in taking personal risks in the placing of any orders for which they have not sufficient funds to cover. The following subscriptions have been received and are in addition to those previously announced, annually for four years unless otherwise stated : Frey & Frey, Lincoln, Neb. (additional subscription), $50; Steinbauser Florist & Nursery Co., Pittsburg, Ivans., $10; Koeth's Flowers, Roxborough, Pbila., Pa., $10; John Feiden, Jr., Great Falls. Mont., $5; Julius Chevalley, Blue Point, N. Y., 5; Oscar S. Magnuson, Kane, Pa. (1 year), .$■">; S. F. Stephens & Son, Columbus, O., $25; Walter A. Hammond, Lancaster, Pa., $5; Edward Smoklewitz. Hamtramck, Mich., $5; Marret & Miller, Louisville, Ky., $10; William Sim. Cllftondale, Mass., $25. Total, $155.00. Previously reported, $84,290.50. Total, $34,445.50. folium, ovalifolium being the mother parent. It is similar in general habit to the California Privet, being perhaps somewhat more robust. The foliage is glossy dark green, turning at matur- ity, when subjected to extreme cold weather, to a rich bronzy green. It is also more inclined to bush freely from the base as compared with California Privet. Its great claim for the pub- lic's consideration is its hardiness, par- taking in this respect of the pollen parent, Ibota, having proved to be per- fectly hardy wherever the Ibota Privet is hardy, which gives this new hybrid a very extended range of usefulness. The extreme test as to hardiness was proved in the winter of 1917-18, when Ibolium Privet lived without the slightest injury, side by side with the California Privet, which was not only killed to the ground but in many cases perished outright. The name Ibolium" is coined from the Ibo from Ibota, and Hum from ovalifolium. 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 Broadway, New York April 2, 1919 Department of Plant Registration. Public notice is hereby given that The Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc., of New Haven, Conn., submit for registration the new plant mentioned below: Ibolium Privet is one of some thou- sand seedlings produced by crossing Ligustrum Ibota with Ligustrum ovali- NEWS NOTES. Cincinnati, O. — J. A. Peterson & house Co. has increased its capital stock to $50,000 Marshal Itown, la. — The Ford Green- houses have been acquired by the Lin- coln Gardens Co. Newcastle, N. H— Elmer E. Eaton is now running the greenhouses for- merly operated by Chas. W. Eaton Olney, III. — Julius Bartz has pur- chased the store and greenhouses of Mrs. Gus Schlegel, 211 Whittle avenue. Bradgehampton, L. I., N. Y. — The Saxon farm of 38 acres in West Baby- lon, was last week sold to C. J. Van Bourgendien, representing the firm of K. Van Bourgendien & Sons, of Hille- gom, Holland, and it is reported they will plant the entire acreage in bulbs this spring in anticipation of next fall's trade. 320 HORTICULTURE: April 5, 1919 THE PLANT EMBARGO MENACE AN AMENDMENT. The following communication has been received from the office of the Secretary of Agriculture and speaks for itself: United States Department of Agri- culture, Office of the Secretary. Federal Horticultural Board. Amendment No. 2 to Regulations Supplemental to Notice of Quarantine No. 37 Under authority conferred by the plant quarantine act of August 20, 1912 (37 Stat., 315), it is ordered that Regulation 14 of the Rules and Regu- lations Supplemental to Notice of Quarantine No. 37 Governing the Im- portation of Nursery Stock and Other Plants and Seeds into the United States, effective June 1, 1919, be, and the same is hereby, amended to read as follows: Regulation 14. Special permits for importation in limited quantities of prohibited stock. Application may be made to the Sec- retary of Agriculture for special per- mits for the importation, in limited quantities and under safeguards to be prescribed in such permits, of nursery stock and other plants and seeds not covered by the preceding regulations for the purpose of keeping the country supplied with new varieties and neces- sary propagating stock: Provided, That this shall not apply to nursery stock and other plants and seeds cov- ered by special quarantines and other restrictive orders now in force, nor to such as may hereafter be made the subject of special quarantines. A list of nursery stock and other plants and seeds covered by special quarantines and other restrictive orders now in force is given in Appendix A of these regulations. Done in the District of Columbia this 27th day of March, 1919. Witness my hand and the seal of the United States Department of Agri- culture. D. P. Houston, (Seal) Secretary of Agriculture. NOT NECESSARILY FINAL. Extract from letter of Secretary D. F. Houston, Department of Agricul- ture, dated Washington, March 28th, 1919, addressed to Winfred' Rolker, New York Florists' Club Protesting Committee, 51 Barclay street, New York, N. Y.: It is clearly my opinion that the dis- tinction and classes in this quarantine order have been made only after care- ful consideration of the best informa- tion obtainable. It is also evident that the various restrictions embodied in the order are not necessarily final; one amendment has already been issued, that of February 12, 1919, with reference to the use of sterilized soil about the roots of imported plants. It is, therefore, always possible that further convincing evidence may make other amendments necessary, not only for modifying or removing restrictions now in force, but also for extending existing restrictions or adding further prohibitions thereto, etc., etc., matter follows, and ends with: In view of the facts and considera- tions above set forth, it is my opinion that Plant Quarantine 37 is scientific in origin and purpose, as well as sound in principle, and that its enforcement will make for the safety of the plant. fruit and forest interests of the coun- try, with as little injury to private agencies and individuals as is compati- ble therewith. (Signed) D. F. Houston, Secretary." SHIP'S BALLAST NOT AN IMPOR- TANT SOURCE OF INTRODUC- ING PLANT ENEMIES. Objectors to the plant quarantine have insisted that there is as much danger of the introduction of insect pests in the earth used as ballast by ships returning from Europe as in the earth around foreign plants imported in balls, pots or tubs. The earth around balled, potted or tubbed plants can not be disinfected or cleaned and involves a large and known risk. In view of the argument that earth bal- last is equally dangerous, the Federal Horticultural Board of the United States Department of Agriculture dur- ing the past two months has under- taken a thorough investigation of such ships' ballast. This investigation has had special relation to the ports of New York and Boston, but is being ex- tended to cover New Orleans, San Francisco, and other principal ports of the United States. The war conditions have evidently very much increased the amount of ballast thus brought to the ports of Boston and New York, for the reason that during the war trans- ports carrying troops to France re- turned, for the most part, in ballast. The material employed for such bal- last, however, would seem to involve very little risk of being the means of the introduction of dangerous plant enemies, according to statements made by the investigators of the De- partment of Agriculture. The bulk of it consists of sand, gravel, broken rock, and even ashes. Soil is occasion- ally employed, but in the main this soil seems to have been derived from river banks or from excavations for construction purposes (cellar soil); in other words, such primeval soil as has had probably little or no touch with cultivated land. It is not at all prob- able that valuable garden or field soil would be secured and used for ballast purposes. The sand and gravel is as a rule sold for building or other con- struction purposes, and the broken rock and soil have been used to some extent for filling in, and that brought in on government vessels largely for fills in connection with government constructions on the water front. Some of this ballast has been towed to sea and dumped along with city waste. It is perfectly apparent that there is very' little danger from such material, and it cannot be considered in the same sense at all as the highly cultivated soil coming with plants grown in greenhouses or in gardens or fields, and should any insect life get into such ballast material it would be ac- cidental and exceptional. This inves- tigation, however, will be continued to determine whether there is any danger in connection with such ballast which should be guarded against. Un- doubtedly the amount of ballast brought. to American ports will greatly diminish when normal commercial conditions are fully resumed. PACHYSANDRA TERMINALIS. I notice one of your advertisers has fifty thousand small plants of this to offer and to those outside of Boston and vicinity it may be well to state that this is one of the finest little plants for making an evergreen mat under trees where nothing else will grow. The true terminalis has glos- sy green foliage, is perennial, and is a very desirable cover plant. It also does well in full sun as well as in the shade. If you can't make grass grow under your trees, .try this. Wood meadow grass is scarce these days. G. C. W. The St. Louis Florists' Association met Monday, March 24, at Knights of Columbus Hall. They discussed pub- licity and supported the Milwaukee plan of collecting funds. April 5, 1919 HORTICULTURE 321 AQUILEGIAS, LONG SPURRED HYBRIDS CAN NOT TRUST TO FOREIGN IN- SPECTION OF NURSERY STOCK. The main arguments of objectors to Plant Quarantine No. 37, which will greatly restrict the entry of nursery stock and other plants and seeds, be- ginning June 1, 1919, are that either no pests are brought in on such im- ported stock or that thorough inspec- tion abroad would eliminate any unde- sirable insects. There is no question but that the chief exporting foreign governments have given to their nur- sery stock the best inspection which human skill and science can afford. Failures, says the United States De- partment of Agriculture, are due to the human equation and to conditions not subject to change, which make In- spection and certification insufficient safeguards. The inadequacy of such inspection since 1912, when it became operative, is shown by the findings resulting from reinspection of imported mate- rial at destination in this country. Data gathered by the United States Department of Agriculture show that there have been received from Hol- land 1,051 infested shipments, involv- ing 148 kinds of insect pests; from Belgium, 1,306 infested shipments, in- volving 64 kinds of insects; from France, 347 infested shipments, in- volving 89 kinds of insects; from England, 154 infested shipments, in- volving 62 kinds of insects; from Japan, 291 infested shipments, involv- ing 108 kinds of insects; from Ger- many, 12 infested shipments, Involv- ing 15 kinds of insect pests. Many of these intercepted insects are not known to be established anywhere in this country and numbers of them, if established, would undoubtedly be- come important farm, garden, or for- est pests. FLORISTS' CLUB OF WASHING- TON, D. C. Tuesday, April 1, was inauguration night at the Florists' Club of Wash- ington, D. C. Z. D. Blackistone and William F. Gude were inducted into office as president and treasurer, re- spectively, each having been re- elected at the last meeting. Because of illness Mr. Gude was unable to be present. The other officers inducted were George E. Anderson, vice-presi- dent, and E. P. Rodman, secretary. George C. Shaffer, chairman of the special committee appointed by Pres- ident Blackistone, made his report on the banquet arrangements and out- lined the program of entertainment. The secretary reported on the pub- licity that had been given to the com- ing event. Considerable interest has been aroused by the announcement that each lady guest at the banquet would be presented with a Victory Corsage. This statement appearing in the public press, It was stated, is lead- ing to a demand for such a corsage generally. Z. D. Blackistone reported on deco- rations and Otto Bauer on tickets. From these reports it is very appar- ent that a very enjoyable evening will be spent by all who attend, and that the banquet will be the most success- ful event in the history of the club. 322 HOETICULTUBE April 5, 1919 WHY MANY RETAILERS DO NOT PUSH CARNATIONS. Paper read by Cbns. J. Tbeiss before Florists' Club of Philadelphia at iti March meeting. Your Committee has asked me to tell why many retail florists do not push carnations tor general use. It is in the spirit of co-operation that I have accepted the invitation, and will be as brief as possible. In the first place, they have found carnations unprofitable, and any busi- ness man who expects to make a suc- cess of business, discards unprofitable items. We have here to-night an exhibition of carnations that any retail store man might be proud to have as a stock for his store — flowers that have stem, size, fragrance, color and extreme beauty — all that go to make a desir- able flower: but do we, as retailers, get them as we see them here to-night? NO. Instead it is too often the case, as one of our fellow storemen re- marked the other day. "I am lucky to get seven dozen salable flowers out of a hundred." Now if we figure on one hundred per cent, gross profit on a purchase of one hundred flowers, and only seven dozen are fit to sell^with possible loss of unsold flowers, it can easily be seen that the retailer will come out at the short end of the horn. In a purchase recently, from a bunch of carnations, I found that it contained 13 first class flowers, 5 sec- onds, 3 splits, 3 weak stems, 1 flower- less stem — cost a bunch $1.50. Now, for the sake of argument, sup- pose these flowers were offered on the basis of 100 per cent, gross profit. 12 out of 13 first class at $1.50, 12 remaining, not first class at $1.00, or a total of $2.50. Looks pretty good, don't it — $1.00 profit on an investment of $1.50. But that is not all. These flowers are to be delivered. What does that mean? Added cost to the carnation, as all florists know. Carnations are never sent in with foliage, that means some green must be given, added cost to the carnations, no florist will deliver flow- ers unless they are put into a neat box — again added cost to the carnations, not mentioning overhead charges, viz. rent, light, labor, etc., which are all a part of an expense that should be borne proportionately. Now let us see where we come out on our 25 no 24 carnations. Cost carnations $1.50 " 2 boxes, paper, etc 10 " sreen 10 " Delivery 20 Total cost $1.90 Carnations sold for $2.50 Cost 1.90 Net profit $ .60 or in other words approximately 30 per cent, on your investment. Should there be a waste of one-half the infe- rior grades, which is often the case, you can readily see where the retailer would "get off." Thirty per cent, may mean a lot to those doing a large volume of business — where the risk is not great; but no retailer dealing in perishable goods and covering a large stock can do business on that basis and survive. You will note that I do not class splits as seconds, they are in a class by themselves, seconds are fairly good flowers but smaller. The growers should be more careful in the grading of his flowers, one or more inferior flowers in a bunch de- preciates in the eyes of the buyer the entire bunch. Growers and whole- salers may think we are too critical, too particular, but they must remem- ber that we are looking through the eyes of our customers, the flower buy- ing public. It is because we are par- ticular that the past three years has seen our own business increase more than 300 per cent, in volume; a good flower will always command a good price; but a poor one we don't want at any price. Carnations have proven unprofitable for us to handle because of their poor lasting qualities. Here let me say, something is very wrong. More com- plaints have been made on the poor lasting qualities of the carnation than any other flower that I know of. Dur- ing the holiday season we would not care to take a chance on them and did not buy any. How can you growers and wholesalers expect we retailers to push carnations when a feeling like that exists? It is true that carnations have been in greater demand and have brought better prices this season, but that is only due to unusual conditions. But we must go back a year or more, and what do we have, it is the effects of the past that caused many of the retailers to side track the carnation. Carnations grown for quantity not quality, held back for days by the growers when a holiday season comes along, then dumped on the market in an unsalable condition with fancy prices asked by the wholesaler. The retailer only buying what he abso- lutely had to have, the balance going to the street men to be sold, as I have seen it. at a price that would not pay for the cutting, let alone the growing of the flowers, in other words the car- nation has been cheapened, made a plebean flower, and only offered by first class florists when customers want something cheap. Some growers hold back carnations and ship them but twice a week, reaching the retailers when two or three days old, thinking thereby to save express charges; but that is poor economy for you lose out in the long run. Better ship every day and have your carnations in a salable condition. When I was asked to read a paper on the retailer's viewpoint, without much thought I said yes; since, how- ever, the thought occurred to me I'll try and see what can be done toward selling carnations. To one of our cus- tomers, a lady, I suggested carnations. How often, Mr. Retailer, have you heard the same remark: Oh! I hate carnations. I asked Why? Well, she said, when I was in the hospital a friend sent me some carnations, and do you know I was delighted; but toward evening they seemed to close up; the next morning when I saw the flowers they were dead and had to be thrown out. Imagine me lying there sick, watching those flowers simply curl up and die. It gave me the creeps and I have hated carnations ever since. Get the point, Mr. Grower. These con- ditions must be remedied before the retailer can become enthused over car- nations. Here Mr. Theiss read a number of purchase slips of cut flowers for sev- eral days' business, showing the very small proportion of carnations as com- pared with other flowers. You might ask what has all this to do with carnations: it is merely to show that carnations are in competi- tion with other flowers, you can read- ily see that a matter of price is no bar to the sale of flowers providing the flowers are select and of a quality. Justifying the price the grower must remember that the retailer is his cus- tomer, if not dealing directly it is through the wholesaler and it is just as important that he satisfy the re- tailer as it is for the store man to satisfy his customers. Can we retail- ers expect our customers to continue the purchase of carnations under these conditions or can the grower expect the retailer to push carnations, when it is more profitable and more satis- factory to handle other flowers. The National Publicity Committee of the S. A. F. is asking that you sub- scribe to a fund to use for advertising purposes. Many of you have already subscribed, last year over $45,000 was given them for that purpose to bring before the public the slogan, "Say it with Flowers," this year more is asked, but let me tell you that your money is wasted, thrown away, and advertising is not worth a, pardon me, ladies, if you say it with flowers like these . April 5, 1919 HQBTICULTUBE 323 J\ m 9 M* i\i m mm 1 #m^ 1 1 1 n iBniiimiHt|iiHUUiiti iimuHf uuiiitiuij ui luuin i uuii ui 1 1 uui iu itu 1 1 iuiu 1 1 1 1 u n 1 1 1 luitili u m I n i u j 1 1 r n i m u n i n i *■# m m JL' / V m W "FOR EASTER" WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 300,000 Cut Easter Lilies $15.00 to $20.00 per hundred Realizing the problem that is facing the Wholesale and Retail Florists throughout the Country, relative to secur- ing Easter Lilies for their Easter business, and considering that what few Lilies they may be able to obtain will be at such an exorbitant price, namely $35,00 to $40.00 per hundred, due to the fact that there is only one-tenth of the usual production on account of the Growers being- unable to get sufficient LILY BULBS, you can readily see the seriousness of the LILY SITUATION. WE, THE ONLY HOUSE IN NEW ENGLAND being able to obtain EASTER LILIES at a reasonable price take pleasure in announcing that we will have a supply of THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND (300,000) CUT LILIES, which we are pleased to offer you at an approxi- mate price of $15.00 to $20.00 PER HUNDRED. We will also have in stock, as usual, a supply of all sea- sonable CUT FLOWERS at prevailing market prices. We suggest that you place your order as soon as possible and we assure you that the same will receive our careful and prompt attention, with QUALITY, SERVICE and RIGHT PRICES. V Unknown customers will please send cash with order, or furnish satisfactory references. "NO POTTED LILIES" WHOLESALE FLORISTS B. A. SNYDER CO., Florists' Supplies and Cut Flowers 23-25 Otis Street BOSTON, MASS. "tHE HOUSE OF QUALITY" 324 HORTICULTURE April 5, 13in NEARLY EVERY TRANSPLANTED TREE SHOULD LIVE. Practically every properly grown nursery-tree will live, if taken up at the right time, suitably planted and cared for. If the location and soil con- ditions are favorable, such a tree will make a vigorous growth, developing into a thing of beauty and usefulness. All trees vary somewhat in their ability to withstand the shock of trans- planting; structural characteristics playing an important part. One work- ing among trees becomes familiar with their individual peculiarities, and for convenience trees are often classed as easy or difficult to transplant. Some trees can be successfully moved at any time of the year, in any stage of growth. Others are very sensitive at certain times and not at all so at others. One should be familiar with these peculiarities before attempting to transplant a tree, or should depend upon the advice of those who have had experience. "Nursery-grown trees are so cultivated and cared for that not. only have the tops been trained into desired forms but the root systems have also been equally carefully trained. A tree thus grown is in con- dition to be transplanted without seri- ously interfering with its root system. Native trees as dug from the woods or meadows have never been disturbed. The root systems following nature's impulses have wandered about over quite as extensive a space as the tops themselves, and when one attempts to dig up such a tree, it is usually found quite impossible to preserve any con- siderable portion of the root system. This is the all important reason why nursery-grown trees are to be pre- ferred to wild ones, and it is especially true of such sorts as prove difficult to transplant successfully. When to Plant. As a working rule, with many ex- ceptions 'tis true, it is safe to say that trees are more successfully trans- planted when they are not in active growth. All forms of vegetation have times when growth is more active than ^'iMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!; INSTRUCTION IN GARDENING | Practical instruction Is offered In l | vegetable, flower and fruit gardening, = = greenhouse and nurserv practice, to- = E gether with lectures, laboratory, Held i | and shop work In garden botany, zoo- = = logy, pathology, landscape design, soils, = | plant chemistry and related subjects. ! = The curriculum is planned for the I = education of any persons who would i = become trained gardeners or fitted to = 3 be superintendents of estates or parks. = a Students may be admitted at any time. = E Circulars and other information will = E be mailed on application. j The New York Botanical Garden 1 1 Bronx Park T,m mimiiiimiliniiimiiniiii NEW YORK CITY i liliiliiiMiilliiiillilmiimiiimiNiiitiiiim? at others. In temperate climates most trees go into a quiescent or dormant state in the fall and remain so until the warm spring temperatures encour- age new growth. During this dormant interval, barring some few exceptions, trees can be transplanted successfully, provided suitable care is exercised. This applies especially to deciduous trees, i. e., those whose foliage drops after maturity of growth. Most ever- greens and other plants that may be dug with a good ball of earth adhering to iheir roots, can be transplanted at any time when not in active growth. How to Plant. Take a medium sized nursery-grown Sugar Maple Tree for example. Pro- cure your trees of some reliable source. They must be good trees to start with. If they come to you in a box or bale, it is advisable to wet the roots thor- oughly and allow them to remain un- disturbed several hours before taking out of original package. Trees can often remain for many weeks in per- fect condition if roots are kept in a reasonably moist state without unpack- ing. Unless you are ready to plant right away, select a cool, shady place protected from the drying winds and set out temporarily, covering the roots deep enough to keep them from drying out. Many trees can be huddled or set close together this way with little trouble, where they may remain until everything is in readiness for their permanent setting. Luxuriant and healthy growth can only be reasonably anticipated where favorable conditions exist. If plantings are to be made in land that is in a high state of cultiva- tion and fertility, merely digging the hole only large enough to allow filling in about the tree's roots without bend- ing or cramping is all that is required. It is often desired to make planting where special preparation is required. If the ground is likely to be too wet, provision for draining must be made. Under usual conditions it is desirable to dig the hole quite twice as deep and twice as large as is necessary to receive the roots without any bending or cramping. Remove all material that is not good, loamy soil. If the ground at the bottom of the hole seems sandy, several inches of sod and rotted manure placed at the bottom not only will encourage growth, but help to re- tain moisture in the soil. In filling in about the roots use only fine, rich, loamy soil, taking great care to have every space between the roots filled with earth. This is very important. Compact the soil so thoroughly that when the planting is completed the trees will stand as firm as a post. The root of the tree must not be dry at Chrysanthemum Cuttings Major Bonnaffon, Chas. Razer, Oconto, Pacific Supreme and Chrysolora, ready April 1st, $2.50 per hundred. Also, Extra Strong Cuttings of Car- nation Matchless, $20.00 per thousand. W. D. HOWARD MILFORD, MASS. time of planting; in fact, must not have been exposed to the sun or dry wind from the time of taking out of the ground until again planted in the ground. Fall planted stock seldom needs watering, but spring planted stock is generally much benefited by liberal use of water, both at time of planting and after completion. After Care. Inasmuch as a newly planted tree has a very small root area to maintain it and that very near the surface, it is quite evident that if neglected and the ground allowed to become hard and dry, it is a severe tax and if not actu- ally resulting in death will at least seriously retard growth. In the event of dry weather during the first year at least after planting, newly planted stock must not be allowed to suffer for want of sufficient moisture. The amount of care varies greatly with local conditions. Mulching and Watering. Moisture in soil can be conserved with but very little trouble about a newly planted tree by placing several inches of hay or other similar material about it. This will keep what moisture may already be in the soil from evap- orating. Loosening the soil frequently during hot, dry weather gives similar results. Frequent watering is not rec- ommended, but if one has reason to believe that the ground is getting too dry about a newly planted tree, give a thorough watering, one that soaks well down. ORCHIDS CHANCE of a lifetime to buy Cattleya of every variety at a big sacrifice. These plants must be sold at once. MILTONIA CONSERVATORY 180 Wheeler Ave., Providence, 1. 1. List prices on request. Tel. Broad S463 April 5, 1919 HORTICULTURE 325 Headquarters for PACHYSANDRA TERMINALIS 50,000 out of 2 yA inch pots. Write for Pricet OLD TOWN NURSERIES SOUTH NATICK, MASS. M. P. HAENDLER, Prop. F" E R IM S Per 100 Ter 1000 BOSTONS 2% Inch $6.00 $50.00 ROOSEVELTS ... " 6.00 60.00 WHITMANI " 6.60 65.00 WHITMANI COM- PACTA " 6.60 65.00 VERONA " 6.50 65.00 TEDDY, JR " 6.60 55.00 Stock all sold until April 1st. Order either direct or through S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Sole Agents Philadelphia, Pa. HENRY H. BARROWS, WHITMAN, MASS. Spring Planting. This is a season of the year when the garden lover is full of enthusiasm and anticipation. This is the season when the largest amount of planting is done. Do not delay longer than is necessary after the frost is well out of the ground. Many kinds of stock are quite long suffering, however, and will still thrive even though subjected to late planting and other harsh treat- ment. Many successful plantings are made even well up into June where exceptional facilities for special care are at command. . Fall Planting. With most trees fall planting is very successful, especially where carefully grown nursery stock is used. If plant- ing is properly done at this season it gives ample opportunity for the earth to become normally firm again about the roots before another growth starts It also gives opportunity for the cut off root ends to heal over or callous and when spring time encourages new growth of root and top the plant suf- fers no further setback. Fall is al- ways a season of comparative leisure YOUNG Xtttle TTree ffavms, We have millions of growing EVERGREEN AND DECIDUOUS TREES FRAMINGHAM, MASS. complete in grades and sizes. Write for Price List Seedlings and Transplants, Firs, Junipers, Arborvitae, Pines, Spruces, Maples, Ash, Oaks, Lindens, Elms, etc. 15 Beacon St. Dept. C. ^n Boston, Mass. '^J <$> American F orestry Co. I SOLIUM T&£?X HARDY PRIVET "- lb?^„xm,0"*1 I TO BE SENT OUT IN THE FAUL OF 1919. Introducers of Box-Barberry. J Elm City Nursery Co., WOODMONT NURSERIES, Inc., New Haven, Ct. j Julius RooHrs Company PLANTSMEN Orchids, Conservatory Plants, Novelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Finest Stock 'n America for Trade or Private Requirements RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY in the garden, giving opportunity for far more careful attention to a plant's requirements at the planting time. Enemies. The foliage of newly planted trees is very important to their welfare, and a watch should be kept for any enemies that "will injure it. If such appear they should be promptly removed. This is not a difficult task but one that must not be neglected. Obituary Fred W. Ude., Sr. We regret to announce the death of Fred W. Ude, Sr. of Kirkwood, Mo. He was a grower of violets, sweet peas, carnations and chrysanthemums. He leaves two Sons, H. W. Ude, Jr., and Charles Ude. The old gentleman was over 80 and highly respected by all who came in contact with him. and a florist, died at his late residence at Albion, N. Y. He was a native of England, but had been a resident of New York State for 27 years. Besides his wife and one daughter, Violet Rogers, he is also survived by three sons, all being with the Army of Oc- cupation in Germany; also three brothers and two sisters in England. Newburyport, Mass. — C. J. McGregor & Sons have purchased the farms, greenhouses, barns and dwelling houses which for many years were owned and operated by the firm of Kent & Marsh. The farms are com- posed of all kinds of land from bog to high upland and it is the intention of the new owners to carry on a general nursery in addition to their present retail florist business. HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOB OVER BUT A MKTVBT Small, medium and largo iUe§ aopplM Price Mat now ready THE D. HILL NURSERY CO. Krorrraaa SpmlaJlata. UriwiOnvtn la America BOX 41», DtntDB, TT.I. Grace M. Miles. Grace M. Miles, only daughter of Arthur and Winifred Miles of Chest- nut Hill, Mass., was suddenly stricken with tubercular meningitis and died in the Children's Hospital on March 24. Mr. Miles is orchid grower for Mr. Ernest B. Dane of Chestnut Hill. The funeral took place from her home in Chestnut Hill March 26th.- Percy Rogers. Percy Rogers, aged 61 years, who was a former resident of Lockport. NEW BEGONIA MRS. M. A. PATTEN (DARK PINK SPORT OF BEGONIA Gloire de Chatelaine.) This sport of tin- well known Chatelaine Is a beauti- ful shade of dark pink, bordering on a brilliant scarlet, which Is even more In- tense when planted out in the summer. As easy to grow as Chatelaine, Identical in every respect except color. Strong, vigorous grower. 2 In. potB, $15.00 per 100. Delivery May 1919. L. J. REUTER CO. Plant Brokers 829 Waverly Oaka Road. Waltham, Mall. 326 110 HTICU LTUliE April 5, 1919 ADAPTATION OF VEGETABLE3. A lecture delivered by Dr. Will W. Tracj .if the Bureau of Plant Industry, Depart- ment '•( Agriculture, b'efore the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society. "My study and work of over fifty years have been devoted to seed breeding and growing, and I have carefully examined and watched the growth of thousands of samples of va- rieties of vegetables and flowers grown from the same original stock, but under differing climatic and soil conditions, and selected by different people; and I have inspected hundreds of crops grown from seed in different locations from Maine to California and thus have had abundant opportunity to notice differences in strains grown in this country or Europe from the same original stock, but under different con- ditions of soil and climate, which had resulted In the development, without crossing or even careful selection, but simply as the result of differing soil and climatic conditions, of very dis- tinct strains, each adapted to certain cultural conditions or consumers' re- quirements and often as well worthy of being distinguished by distinct va- rietal name as those already found In seedsmen's catalogues. "Through this experience It has be- come the conviction of my later years that every individual seed carries the same sort of potentiality and limita- tion of development as an egg or a new born rabbit. When we hatch the hen's egg under a duck the chick will not take to the water though the duck and rest of the brood do so and leave it alone on the shore. Nor can we, by putting a still blind young rabbit to nurse with the litter of pups, teach it to bark. "Every seed Is made up of a certain balanced sum of ancestral influences and fixed in character beyond the pos- sibility of change by growth condi- tions, before it left the parent plant. There are often distinct differences in the varietal character of seeds from individual plants of the same breed- ing as well as in the yield of seeds in different locations. Although the varietal character of every seed Is fixed at its maturity, it is sometimes modified by climatic and other condi- tions while developing, and in some cases such modifications are transmit- ted to succeeding generations, so it is sometimes the case that local-grown seed will give a different return from that matured under other conditions, and not Infrequently seed grown In one's own garden will give better re- turns than that grown elsewhere. "The social conditions and ways of modern life have changed the general alms and practice of seed growing. Formerly the housewife looked each morning to her garden or called upon some nearby market gardener for her daily supply of vegetables, and table quality was of greater importance than appearance. Now, the cook orders what she may need from the gardener, or the market, and low cost and ap- pearance are of the greatest Import- ance. Then, the greatest interest was taken in the saving of seed from the best plants and the development or possession of a superior strain was a matter of family pride. Many of the best strains had been in the possession of certain families for many years. Now, both home and market gardeners look to the seedsmen for their supply and yield and shipping quality, and last, but by no means least, the price at which it is offered, determines the stock used. "Different species and varieties, and even individuals of both animals and plants, differ greatly in the extent to which variety of form or habit of growth occurs naturally or can be se- cured by cultivation and breeding. Se- lection and breeding have given us less than a dozen but slightly different varieties of parsnip compared with scores of distinct sorts of carrots and beets, differing In size, form, color and adaptation to certain uses. "Although the varietal character of a seed is fixed at maturity, its develop- ment may In some cases be modified by the climatic and other conditions In which It was matured, and it Is of- ten possible to secure local-grown strains of seed which will give better returns when planted In that vicinity than can be secured from stock equal- ly well grown elsewhere. I think the greatest possible betterment In vege- table growing is through its greater varietal uniformity and adaptation to local conditions. I have been im- pressed with the uniformity of varietal character seen In some of the houses of lettuce in this vicinity, and have been told that they were from home- grown and selected stock seed, and I believe that was the most Important feature of their success. "Again, I think I can say, without exaggeration, that In the aggregate, though varying somewhat in different vegetables, fully ten per cent, of the very best and most useful varieties I have ever known have never come into general use, or have disappeared and are no longer obtainable because, though heavy producers of market products or of superior quality, they were such poor seeders that seed could not be profitable handled by the seeds- men at the prices paid for most sorts. We think that the demand of gar- deners for uniform prices for standard varieties, with cut rates in years ot over production, is one of the most unfortunate conditions in the trade, and we hope that the high prices asked and paid last year for some species may lead to a change In this respect. "The home-growing and saving of seed of garden vegetables is quite practical and by no means as difficult as is commonly supposed. The prin- cipal requisite is a wise choice of su- perlative plants and the thorough cur- ing of the seed before storing. The way to accomplish this varies In dif- ferent species. With peas and beans, selected plants should remain In place as long as possible without serious loss from shattering, then, while still damp from dew, should be gathered and stored where there is good circulation or air until the seed Is perfectly dry. when it may be thrashed out and stored in muslin bags. "In saving seed of sweet corn, as early as the probable character of the grain can be determined, strip down the husks on one side sufficiently to enable you to make a selection; turn back the husks and hold them in place by a rubber band. Mark the selected ears by covering them with a paper bag which will also save them from the sparrows. Allow the plants to stand in place until there is danger of a killing frost, then cut the stalks, store under shelter until thoroughly dry and save either on the ear or shelled, In paper bags. "In saving seed of tomato, pepper, eggplant, cucumber, melon and squash, selected fruit should be left on the vine without their becoming so soft as to be disagreeable to handle, or being exposed to even a light frost. Then opened, the seed scraped out with as little of the pulp as possible and al- lowed to sour and ferment from one to four days, when the seed should be washed, using plenty of water and re- peatedly pouring it off until seed Is perfectly clean, when it should be spread out not over two grains deep until perfectly dry, when It may be stored in muslin bags and kept in an airy place. "Selected plants of lettuce should be allowed to stand in place until there Is danger of serious loss from shatter- ing, then each plant covered with a large inverted paper bag, the lower end tied about the plant so as to save the early matured seed which drops, and allow to stand until most of the seed is matured, when the plants, still enclosed In the sacks, may be cut and stored In any place until thoroughly dry, when the seed may be winnowed clean and stored." April- 5, 1919 HORTICULTURE .327 SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TKADB ASSOCIATION Officers — President, F. W. Bul»l»n», Wuhinctnn, D. C; First Vice-President, Wni. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Mil.; Seooad Vlre-rresident. David Burpee, Philadel- phia, I'a. ; Secretary-Treasurer, O. K. Kendel, Cleveland, O. Size of Catalogues. In a letter to The Seed World, Chi- cago, 111., Curtis Nye Smith writes as follows : "I note in the issue of The Seed World of March 21st an article rela- tive to the size of catalogs which are to be sent through the mails. "It may interest you to have the re- cent decision of A. M. Dockery, 3rd Asst. Postmaster General, written "to the writer on this matter. The circu- lar letter of Post Office Department of June 3. 1918, suggesting the restric- tion of the size of envelopes to 4 x 9 inches is not an order, but simply a suggestion, and Mr. Dockery uses these words: " 'Whenever it is practicable to prepare matter so that it can be enclosed in an envelope not ex- ceeding 4" x 9", this should be done.' "As it is quite impossible for the needsmen or nurserymen to limit the size of their catalogs to the dimen- sions above indicated, relief is felt that this circular of June 3, 1918, is not an order but merely a suggestion. "It is understood that some local postmasters are holding this circular of June 3, 1918, to be an order, and if any difficulty arises, it is suggested that the local postmaster secure an opinion from Mr. Dockery." SUMMER SPRAYING. Almost every Missouri apple or- chard will produce more and better fruit if the first summer spray is ap- plied. Apple scab, the spring canker worm and the plum curculio cannot be successfully controlled without this spray, according to T. J. Talbert of the University of Missouri College of Agriculture. In general for Missouri orchards the most satisfactory spraying solution to use is commercial lime-sulphur con- centrated (1% gallons to 50 gallons of water) and 1 pound of powdered arsenate of lead or 2 pounds of the paste form in every 50 gallons of spraying solution. This summer spray should be ap- plied when the apple flower buds be- gin to separate and show their pink petals but before the blossoms open. Since the period of time for this MICHELL'S NEW CROP Asparagus Plumosus Nanus GREENHOUSE GROWN SEED 1000 Seeds $3.00 10,000 Seeds $25.00 6000 Seeds 13.75 25,000 Seeds 56.25 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.0(H) Seeds $0.75 5,000 Seeds 3.00 10,000 Seeds... $5.50 25,000 Seeds . . . 12.50 Special prices on larger quantities. Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. SEND FOR OUR NEW WHOLESALE PRICE LIST IF YOU HAVEN'T A COPT. HENRY F. MICHELL GO. 518 MARKET ST.. PHILADELPHIA spray is generally from four to seven days it is important that the fruit grower have on hand enough spraying chemicals for at least one application and that the spraying equipment be in good working order, for a few days delay may allow the apple trees to come into bloom, during which time they should not be sprayed. The second summer spray should be applied immediately after the petals or blossoms fall, using the same spray as in the first application. This is the most important summer spray and should never be omitted. It is for the control of the same pests as the first spray and is the most important spray for scab and codling moth. Since a majority of the first brood codling moth worms enter the apples through the calyx end, it is important that this be a very thorough and driving spray. Like the first summer spray this application must be applied within a few days to be most effective. For the greatest number of varieties of ap- ples the calyx lobes close in from 5 to 8 days after the petals fall. We must, therefore, apply this spray within this period to be successful in preventing wormy apples. The second or calyx spray should be followed by a third spray in about 2 or 3 weeks. In orchards where cur- culio injury is severe the spray should be applied in from 7 to 10 days after the calyx spray. This is the most important application against apple blotch. If the disease is serious, as it frequently is in the southern part of the state, Bordeaux Mixture (3-4-50) and arsenate of lead should be used instead of the lime-sulphur solution. The fourth summer spray should be applied about 3 or 4 weeks after the third. It is for the control of most of the insect pests and fungous diseases mentioned above and is also impor- tant in preventing bitter rot. Where apple blotch or bitter rot Is serious apply Bordeaux Mixture (3-4-50) and arsenate of lead instead of lime-sul- phur and arsenate of lead. Caution. — Where lime-sulphur and arsenate of lead are used in making the third and fourth applications it is often advisable to reduce the strength of the spraying solution during dry, hot, bright sunny weather, in order to prevent burning the fruit. This may be done by using about 1 gallon of the concentrated solution instead of iy2 gallons to 50 gallons of water. In some orchards and occasionally during some seasons additional sprays are required to produce marketable fruit, but in general the sprayings or- dinarily needed are the four outlined above. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. Fifteenth Annual Report of Frank \V. Kane, State Forester of Massachu- setts, 52 pp. illustrated. The American Seedsman, a new publication devoted, as its name states, to the interest of the seed trade, has. made its initial bow and will be a welcome addition no doubt to the journals covering the trade. CATALOGUE RECEIVED. American Forestry Co., Boston, Mass.— Wholesale Price List, 1919, of evergreens. A very complete list of trees grown at their Little Tree Farms, Framingham, Mass. Profusely illustrated. Rochester, N. Y.— Joseph Harris Co. have opened a seed store in the Pub- lic Market. SEEDS AND BULBS JBobbington's 128 Chamber* St., N. Y. City 328 HORTICULTURE April 5, 1919 IN THE National Capitol It your serrJoo to dell tot Flower* •r DmItdi en Order by Tela- rrmph or othwwli*. Prompt K« liable Service. GEORGE H. COOKE Conneetlaut At*, and L St. WASHINGTON, D .0. "The Telegraph Florist" Mom bo r of Florist.' Telegrapli Delifery 124 TREMONT ST. IM KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Order* to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Meaaber Florists' Telecraph Deliver* DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orderi from any part of the country to New York City Writ* «r Telesrrapb 2139-2141 Broadway, • New York Telephone 165J-168* Colombo! KOTTMILLER, norist T426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Alio Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill TBS Oat (it-town Orders Solicited. Locatlea Central. Personal AtUntloa. Member F. T. D. Asao. ADAM SERENGER FLORIST mnew!Vreet. BANGOR, MB. Wt 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 Rosery, 23 8teuhen St Albany, N. T.— Danker. Bangor, Me.— Adam Sekenger, 32 New- bury St. Boston— Tbos. F. Galvln, 1 Park St. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St Brooklyn, N. T.— Wilson, 3-5 Greene Are. Buffalo, N. T.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St Buffalo, N. T.— Palmer's, 301 Main St Cambridge, Mass.— John McEenzle, 1927 Mass. Ave. Chicago— William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31at St. Cleveland, O— J. M. Gasser Co., Ruclld Ave. Cleveland, O. — Adam Graham A Sons, 5623 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros., 1834 W. 25th St Cleveland, O.— The Smith & Fetters Co., 735 Euclid Ave. Denver, CoL— Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadway. Detroit, Mich.— J. Breitmeyer's Boos, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. East Orange, N. J.— Smith, The Florist Fall River, Mass.— Warbnrton, 496 New Boston Rd. and 36 N. Main St Fishkill, N. T.— Wood Bros. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 1617 Grand Ave. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 213»- 2141 Broadway. 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. B. Ave. M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth New York— Kottmlller, 426 Madison At*. and 49th St., also Vanderbilt Hotel. Omaha, Neb. — Hess Farnum St. * gwoboaa, 1416 Philadelphia— Chas. H. Grakelow, Broad St. at Cumberland. Providence, R. I.— Johnston Bros., S8 Dorrance St Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons, 36 Clinton Ave. N. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber, 4328-28 Olive St. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm A Olson, Inc. Tarrytown-on-Hadaon, N. Y. — F. R. Pier- son Co. Toronto, Can. — J. H. Dnnlop, 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 Shop, 22 Pearl St. New York— Thos. P. Galvln. Fifth Art,, at 46th St DARDS- FLORIST Established at N. K. Cor. of Madison Ave. and 44th St.. New York, for 44 Years QUALITY, SKBVICK. FAIR PRICES Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery W. S. 8. BUY WAR War Saving Stamps SAVING STAMPS Issued by the V. S. Oov. JOHN BREITMEYER'S S0NS= — Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Nigh Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan point* and g—4 section a of Ohio, Indiana, avnd Oajafsans. Members florists' Tries; raph Delivery Association. GUI>£ BROS CO 121-1* 6TKW 1a3 BXSDT0S1 DC GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Telegraph Delivery WILSON BROOKLYN , aJ^Gre^Ave. LNEW YORK Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asao. Phones, Prospect 6800-6801-6802 DELIVERIES IN NEW YORK, BROOK- LYN and LONG ISLAND A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave. at 48th Street I GUARANTEE SATISFACTION ■VI aC tVI B sg F9 F. 1". P. JK. THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. ALBANY, N. Y. FLOWER DELIVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Members FWisti' Telegraph Delivery G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Menhir Florists' Ttletrap. Delivery Asa. DANKER Albany, New York The baa* af T. T. D. Service always A Card This Size Costs only 90c. per Week on Yearly Order It would keep your name and your specialty before the whole trade. A half-inch card costs only 45c. per week on yearly order. April 5, 1919 H O H T ICULTURE 329 CHICAGO Send Your Order* to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Floriato' Telegraph Delivery Aa.ociation Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Deliver, Service THOS. F. GALVIN ■ NO. ilCUf VfiDlf 561 Flfth Av*- nCff fUlllV Vanderbllt Hotel BACTAV 1 Park Street DUO I UN 799 Boyleton Street Itlhiriit ti Stiaein nl ill Entin Pttats KNOBLE BROTHERS Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery We are well equipped to handle your orders. 1836 W. 25th Street CLEVELAND, O. THE SMITH (FETTERS CO. 73S Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind is Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5S23 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Mimiiri ; F. T. D. AiltUtitn. Retail Deliveries to eaatral Bidion Biver palate, ee Teleg-raphI* Order. WOOD BROS. F18HKILL, N. T. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. IMDKiaON aarvlea meaaa freeb, itwdj NHk ead prompt deliver!** la BlrTALO, LrOCKPOBT. NIAGARA FALLS aad WIDTMN NEW TOBK. Member Florl.t*' Talegraph D»Uv*ry HIGH GRADE PUNTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Man. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop I11IT I. BANDALL, rreevtoto*-. laakw fl*ri*te' TtUfm,k Delivery Washington— P. C. Suchy, o£ San Antonio. Texas; S. P. Fletcher, Zanes- vllle, Ohio. Chicago — Robert Groves and wife of Adams, Mass.; J. Pearson, Davenport, la.; Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Roney, Colum- bus, O.; C. B. Whitnall, Milwaukee, Wis.; Julius Dilloff, New York. Boston — T. J. Nolan, Scranton, Pa.; W. A. Manda, So. Orange, N. J.; Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J.; E. Gurney Hill, Richmond, Ind.; Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J.: F. R. Pierson, Tarry- town, N. Y.; Walter Gott, rep. Sanders, London. Eng.; A. E. Thatcher, Cold Brook Spring, Mass. Philadelphia — Wm. R. McCutcheon, Albert Dickenson Co., Chicago, Ills.; Ben Delaney, J. Chas. McCullough Co., Cincinnati, O.; C. B. Coe, D. M. Ferry Co., Detroit, Mich.; D. B. Edwards, At- lantic City, N. J.; J. Horace McFar- land and H. L. Holmes, Holmes Seed Co., Harrisburg, Pa.; C. T. Eldredge, Danville, Va.; T. T. Bolger, Charleston, S C; H. It. Rowe, Mann & Brown, Richmond, Va. ; P. M. Candy, Lang- horne. Pa.; J. P. Horstick, Paxtang, Harrisburg. Pa.; D. Gillbortzer, Wash- ington, D. C; A. Lee Don, Weeber & Don, N. Y. City; T. P. Langhans, Pitts- burgh. Pa. NEW FLOWER STORES. Joplin, Mo. — Troutman Flower Shop. Knoxville, Tenn. — Baum's. New Far- ragut Hotel. Cleveland, O. — B. Lorain avenue. Detroit, Mich. — E. 2079 Gratiot avenue. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Poster Flo- ral Co., 120 West Main street, succes- sors to Furrow & Co. Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. Deliveries ef Flewere aa la r all uvea aad • territory. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Mtmttr Flortitl Ttltgrafh Dtlivtry Atuciatitn MOTICR INITIALS. Wt kaviotu itortiuj THE I. M. OASSER COMPANY, CLEVELAND Euclid Avenu* The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered en mall or telerrapb ord.r fa* aay miea.loa. la any part af the Denial— JOHN H. DUNLOP §-l* We*t Adelaide St. - TOBOJfTO, ONT HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telepboaea 1501 and L ISSt 1415 Farnum St. OMAHA, NEB. Efficient Delivery Service ALL BOSTON STJBCBB8 JOHN McKENZIE 1*87 Mui. Ave., CAMBB1DUK, MASS. PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. BRAKELOW ESa Evtrylhirg in Floutit Broad Street at Cumberland Tlw Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLIS, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member Florist*' Tetoyraph Delivery DENVER. COLORADO Brashwitz, 9925 P. Leuchtmann, EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, The Floriat We deliver by automobile In Bait, Weet and Sontb Orange, alao Olen Ridge, Moot clalr. Bloomfleld. Newark and New York. 330 HOHTICULTURE April 5, 1919 ROSE PLANTS OPHELIA DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY 2i-inch pots, $90.00 per 1000. . Fine stock, cuttings made from two and three eye cuttings. THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Rao* Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus New Crop, Greenhouse Grown Seed. Per 100, 45c.; per 1000, $3.50. PRIMULA OBGONICA GRANDIFLORA Home grown, saved by florists who know their business. Ready now. GIGANTEA ROSEA. Seed saved from plants with large flower trusses and a beautiful shade of pink. Trade pkt, (about 1,200 seeds), J1.50. BENCH GROWN ROSES A, HENDERSON & CO., Ready for Shipment Now Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 RICHMOND.. $10.00 $90.00 MILADY $10.00 $80.00 Will have other varieties later. Write for prices. 166 N. W.ba.h Ave. CHICAGO EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 - 21 Raastead St., PbilaJelpkia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Siastnabk Varieties if Cat Flowers Wired Toothpicks W»f«— »m »y W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 1S.SOS «tj» fO,M»...t»-W Sample free. For aaU »/ 4. GE0R6E B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists RIOHMOND, IND. We— ■ aanetlea Heritealtare wan wrUtaf. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. . WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Csasliwnti Helleited Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 264 RANDOLPH ST. DETROIT, MICH. The House for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN KJF"*We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO 4*: -■-■:■•> r_ CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. <- E IF You Want Anything from Boston Get It From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Order* With Us HENRY IVI. ROBINSON & CO. 2 Wlnthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — TRADE PRICES - Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am Beauty , Special " " Fancy and Extra " " No. i and culls Russell Hadlcy Mock, Key ... Arenberg, Hoosicr Beauty Ward , HiUingdon Killarney, Key, Taft Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations Cattleyea Lilies, Longiflonim Lilies, Spec ioeum Callaa Freesia Roman Hyacinths Stevia Marguerites Lily ot the Valley Snapdragon Violets i Narcissus ■ Calendula ■• Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantnm Smilax Asparagus Plumosus. & Spren. doc Bchsl ■ BOSTON Apr. 4 ST. LOUIS Mar. 31 PHILA. Mar. 31 75.00 30.00 20.00 10.00 10.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4. CO 4.00 50.00 as. 00 8.00 ao.'o 4. CO a. 00 1. 00 4.00 8.00 •35 3-oo 2.00 I. CO 1. 00 35-°° 100 .00 75.00 30.00 15.00 15.00 12.00 IS. 00 12. OC 12.00 12. OO 6.00 73-°o 25. CO 20.00 S5.00 6.00 4.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 12.00 to 1 .00 to 4. CO to 4.00 to 3.00 to IOO.OO to 1.50 to 35.00 to 90.00 50.00 30.00 12. OO 4.00 3 00 10.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 50.00 13.00 to.oo 3.00 3.00 1.50 6.00 4.00 .30 3-ot 2.00 60,00 40.00 20.00 23.00 10.00 25.00 15. CO 6.00 6.co 10.00 5.00 75.00 20.00 15.00 4. CO 6.00 3.00 3.00 8.00 .40 5.00 4.00 1. 00 to 1 . 50 to 25.0c to 125.00 60.00 to 30.00 to 10.00 to 10.00 to 8 oa to to 5.00 to to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 50.se to 20.50 to to 1 3. eo to 3 00 to 2.00 to to .30 to to 5.00 to .50 to 6.00 to 4.00 to ■ 50 to 30.CO to 1 .00 to ao.oo to 50.00 to 75-00 50.00 20.00 30.00 35.00 '5 « 13. OO 10.00 6.00 60.00 13 OO 30.00 6.00 4-oe X.50 15. CO 1.00 8.00 6.00 s.oo 40.00 a 00 35.ce 75-00 J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers ROSES, CARNATIONS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK Shipping orders have ooit careful attention always William F. Hasting Co. Wholesale Florists 5*36-570 WASHINGTON STREET - BUFFALO, N. Y. April 5, 1919 |[m KT [CULTURE 331 The amount of stock CHICAGO coming into the Chicago market still continues to increase and oaly a steady shipping trade, which, so far, has diminished comparatively little, prevents a glut. Southern jonquils are flooding the market with these spring flowers and only low prices can move them all. All kinds of roses, from the miniature varieties to the Mrs. Russell, are to be had in any quantity, however large, and the purchaser on the spot who can handle a very large number may buy at an attractive price. Carnations are also coming in in large lots though they are not seriously ahead of de- mand, but a good many splits are seen. Violets were received in heavy ship- ments last week but have decidedly fallen off now and some of the whole- salers consider the violet season as very near its close. Calla lilies are in fair supply. Snapdragons are hold- ing up their record for good stock this spring, some of them being very large and on long stems. Green is not abundant, the southern shipments of asparagus being needed to supply the trade and smilax is very scarce. Ferns are bringing $5,00 per thousand. The call for stock is CINCINNATI about the same as it was at the last writ- ing. The daily receipts are sufficient to take care of all present calls, and clean up substantially. Shipping busi- ness is good. Roses are more plenti- ful and are now in a supply large enough to go around. Carnations are fairly plentiful. Lilies, rubrum lilies and callas are in a good supply. Sweet peas have shortened somewhat but every immediate want in this line can be taken care of by the receipts. Out- door daffodils are fairly plentiful. The forced ones are shortening up. Tulips are coming in somewhat better. Other offerings are Narcissus Poeticus, Dar- win tulips, iris, freesia, snapdragon, orchids, mignonette, pansies. calen- dula and forget-me-not. Rotes Am. Beauty, Special ** " Fancy and Extra " " No. i and culls Russell Hadley Kulcr, Mock Aienberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hillingdoo Killaroey, Key, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst Carnations Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies, Specioaum Call:.!.. Freesia Roman Hyacinths Stevia Marguerites Lily of the Valley Snapdragon. Violets Narcissus Calendula Sweet Peas Gardenias Acliantuin Smilax Asparagus Plu.&Spren. (iooBhs.) CINCINNATI Mar, 31 CHICAGO Mar. 31 60.00 33.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 15.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 5.00 15 00 6.00 13.30 4.00 6.00 6.co 1. 00 4.00 4.00 1. 00 73.00 50.00 33.00 30.00 so. 00 35.00 15-00 115.00 13.00 30.00 8.00 2$. 00 30. CO IO.OO 15-00 6.00 I. CO ao.o- 30.00 8.00 10.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 15.00 75.00 50.00 40.00 10.00 8.00 15.00 15.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 8 00 3.00 50.00 15-00 15 00 3. eo 2, 00 1. 00 5.00 10.00 •30 3.00 3.00 1.00 33.00 1. 00 30,00 35.00 60 00 50.00 35.00 35.00 25.00 >5.eo 25.00 15.00 15 00 20. co 5.00 60.00 30.00 30.00 6 .00 2.01 6.00 30.00 1. 00 5 00 5.00 3.00 30. co 1.50 35.00 100.00 BUFFALO Mar. 31 PITTSBURG Mar. 31 60 .oo 40.00 10. o 6.0c a .00 5-to 6.00 4.00 5 00 6.00 a. 00 60.0c 15.00 3 00 15.00 3.00 4.00 -50 8.00 8. co • 75 4.00 3.00 •75 (3.00 1.00 20.00 35.00 75-00 50.00 20. co ao.oc 10.00 8.00 15. co 6.00 IS. OO 13.00 5-OC 75.OO 20.00 IO.OO 25.OO 5.OO 6. co 60.00 I5.00 8 00 t.oo Flower Market Reports WHOLESALB FLOWER MARKETS -- TRADEPRICE3-t'ocdealb»s only Local conditions have BOSTON improved somewhat due to long distance ship- ping orders which has helped to move stock and bring about a general clean up nearly every day. The supply has fallen off, however, but the quality of stock received holds up well, espe- cially so in roses. Carnations are plentiful and move readily. What lilies that have been received are poor and not many of them. Violets are still coming in, with not a very active demand. Sweet peas are in good supply and sell readily. Bulbous stock still continues scarce. to 10 10 to to to 10 to to to 10 10 lc to 12.00 to 3.00 to I 6 00 6.00 8.00 4.00 kc.oo 113.00 3.00 3.00 10.00 10.00 x.oo 3. CO 3.00 2. CO 20.00 2.00 23.00 50.00 I. CO to 10 to to 6.0c to • 75 WK8T ai*s«ri T3.T CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED PBONi{W8|riRR4Q0T NfiW Y0RK THE KERVAN CO Freeh Cot DeeoratlT* ■mrireaai Hlfheet SUndard of Quality. Large** Stock In America. Write far Illustrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' Snppllas 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn'* Foremost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE 4 First Class Market far V. CUT FLOWERS m WiUoufhby St Brooklyn HI I. C. FORD 121 West 2Sth St., NEW YORK FIIE ROSES. FMCr CHUM! A Fall Lie* ef ILL OCT FLOWERS. Telephone SSI* Farracat. WHOLESALE. \ Florists J. K. ALL IM "A LB4DB* II TO 8 WH'>L8StlB COMMISSION TIADE POE OVRg THISTT IUH " rosksi i vis A*.r*-r noaESi Have a demand for more than I son supply. Rote Qrowert Call or Write. 118 West 28th St INIE\A/ YORK ISLIPHONM Farrmsat 1«7 and MM J. J. CO AN, Inc. Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Phones: Farragut 5413 and 5891 Everything in Cut Flowers HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK ,B-»7 >A/eet 2«3«»-> II — Ml* Madia •s eaaare MAl'BK! L. GLiO, Traaearar treat Coaolfs NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PBR 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special *' Fancy and Extra. ** ** No. i and culls* . Russell. Hadley Euler, Mock, Key Arenberc, Hoosier Beauty W ard . H illin*don Killaruey, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst Carnation* List Part it Will First Part if Wm. iDdini Mar 29 .itwmil Mir. 31 1919 1119 13.00 10 50.00 25.OO to 40 OL 10.00 10 a 3. 00 lO.OO to ■ S.« 3.00 to 10.00 3.00 te lo.oc 4.00 10 25.00 4.CO te 20.0c 4.00 to 50.00 4 00 te 40.0c 3.°° 10 1500 3. CO to 1 J.OC 2.00 10 10.00 2.00 to IO.OC 9.00 10 IC.OO 9.00 te 10.0c s.o« 10 S.oo 2.00 te 6.00 s.oo to 1S.00 9.00 to 12.00 2. 00 to 6.00 9. OO te 6.oe WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We here a numerous clientage ef New Tork City bayare and aha denaaaW aa> aeeale ear sappty. Tale Is eapaalally tna ef Bsses. We bare every faetllty sad abundant means and best returns are assured far stack consigned to us. Address Tear Seipsaaeta te UNITED CUT FLOWER 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CO. Inc. D. J. Pappas, Pre*. REED (SL KELLER 122 West 25th St., New Tork Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Altai Desiris, Baskets, Win Wsrk ft Noveltiss and are dealers in Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists' Reautsltes Boston Floral Supply Co. M7-357 Cambridge St., Boetoa SHOW ROOMS, 15 Otis Street and 96 Arch Street Headquarters for CTCAS, BASKETS, WIBK DESIGNS and WAX FLOWERS HENTZ & NASH, Inc. Wholesale Commision Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street TrtwSK**.r '" NEW YORK ROBERT DYSART CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple methods ef correct aeeemattag especially adapted far florist.' as*. BOOKS B.UA.NCK1) AND ADJCS' 40 STATE STREET . . BOSTON Telephone Mala M When writing Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture April 5, 1919 ii o rtio ni/r n i: E 333 BOSTON. Thos. J. Grey, one of our best known seedsmen, has gone to California on the advice of his physician. Mr. Grey was for many years head of the Thos. J. Grey Co., but has for the past few years been associated with Joseph Ureck & Sons. The Weather Bureau records April 1 as the coldest in 45 years, and the wholesale slaughter of early buds at the Arnold Arboretum attests to the report. The loss incurred by the be- lated cold snap is most disconcerting to those who looked forward to a rec- ord season. Crabapple trees, plum trees and cherry trees are the chief sufferers. One of the largest and most enthu- siastic meetings of florists held in Bos- ton in recent years was held at the Boston City Club on Tuesday evening. Included in the gathering were whole- salers, retailers, growers and sales- men. The meeting was called to- gether for the purpose of discussing the founding of an organization to fur- ther the commercial interests of the1 floral business throughout New Eng- land. Wm. H. Elliott, Patrick Welch, Henry Penn and others spoke enthu- siastically over the benefits to be de- rived from such an organization and it was unanimously voted that it should be formed and the following officers were elected: President, Henry Penn; vice-president, Wm. H. Elliott; treasurer, W. C. Stickel; financial secretary, Frank Edgar; re- cording secretary, Elijah Gorney; Pat- rick Welch, Fred E. Palmer, J. M. Cohen, Henry M. Robinson and George Arnold, board of directors. PHILADELPHIA. John Dunn, supt. on the Edgar T. Scott estate, Lansdowne, Pa., has ac- cepted a position in a similar capacity with Mrs. Wm. A. Reed, "Purchase," White Plains, N. Y. He has been on the Scott estate for the past six years, succeeding the late Joseph McGregor, and during that time made many won- derful improvements on the old place and also distinguished himself signally at the flower shows in Philadelphia and elsewhere during his sojourn here. He leaves this vicinity with the hearti- est good wishes of all in the trade. He is a young man in years yet but ripe in knowledge and we will be look- ing to hear from him as time rolls on. NEW iORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas ■ Lilies. Longiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Calla. Freesia-** -.. Roman Hyacinths Strvia • ■ • Marguerites Lily of the Valley Snapdragon ■ Violets Narcissus Calendula ■ Sweet Peas Gardenias ■ Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, & Spren (100 bunches). Last Part of Week ending Mar. 29 1919 First Part of WhI beginning Mar. 31 mi • O.OO io.ua 8.00 i .00 1. 00 1.50 1. 00 6.00 .20 3.00 1. 00 1. 00 12. < O 15.00 I5.OO 50.00 I5.OO 2 5.00 3.OO 2.O0 4.00 4.00 I6.00 •50 6.00 4 OO 4.00 35.00 1 .00 25.00 25.00 20.00 1C.OC SO.Ol 20. CO 8.O0 l.CO 2.00 8.i o • 25 3.00 1.00 15.00 15.00 • 5.00 2.00 3 00 4.00 4.01 16.00 • SO 5. CO 4.00 3- CO 35.00 l.CO 25.0k 25.0c The old heathen gods have certainly been after us this week. Thursday old Jupe Pluvo poured it on us in oceans as much as to say, "ha ha, cold water for yours now, boys." The water has stopped, but most of us caught colds from it. There's always a morning after, no matter whether it's prohibition or the other thing. Then, Friday and Saturday, old Boreas got busy and pretty near blew us all off the map, chimney stacks, signs, windows, greenhouses, trees, autos, went flying in all directions. Even a stout heavily built person had to be well loaded to hold down to solid earth. Items like these could be mentioned -toy the thousands: For a century or more the mammoth elm standing as a silent sentinel at the Sansome street approach of Indepen- dence Square has braved the storms of winter and offered a generous shade to the visitors at the shrine of liberty in the heat of summer, but last night it crashed to earth when a particularly terrific blast of the March wind singled it out for an onslaught. James Elder, forty years old, a gar- dener at the Presbyterian Hospital, Thirty-ninth street and Powelton ave- nue, was thrown to the ground and suffered bruises above his ankles when a ladder was blown from under him by the wind last night. He was trimming a tree in the hospital garden. And as for the greenhouse damages — they are too uumerous to mention in our limited space. CHICAGO. Lewis & Rocca had the formal open- ing of their new store at 55 E. Jack- son Houl. March 27th. Large display plants and colonial bouquets were special features. Mrs. Chas. McKellar left for Toledo, O., Sunday, to take part in the Ameri- can Bowling Congress tournament. She is known as an expert player and was a member of the winning team last year. Percy Jones has rented the store re- cently vacated by Hoerber Bros., in the Atlas Block, and took possession Thursday. This building is a favor- ite with florists and all the rooms are now filled. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Groves of Adams, Mass., are in Chicago, com- bining business and pleasure. Mr. Groves is a heavy shipper of ferns to this city, putting them in cold stor- age here last summer, and he is here now to see to the disposal of his stock. The American Bulb Co. received a shipment of 20,000 Baby Rambler rose plants from Holland and sold them all within three days last week. Mr. Miller, president of the company, says the retail trade also is very active now with flower seed sales in the lead. O. A. & L. A. Tonner are enlarging their wholesale store in the Atlas building, having rented the next store east. The partition is being removed and when completed, the extra space will be used for florists' supplies, of which this firm carries a large stock. Since their start three years ago the Misses Tonner have twice enlarged their space and now have rooms 204- 5-6. A. Henderson Seed Co. report the spring counter trade as nicely under way and that there is a demand for flower seeds so far equal to the call for garden seeds. For the last two years the high cost of living and the boom given to home gardening have advanced the sales of the garden seeds, but this year the ornamental seem to be coming into their own again. At the spring opening of Marshall Field's this week, the large flags that have been a familiar sight in the I'AI.MS TO HIKE: For decora- tions at reasonable rates. Many will tlml it cheaper anil better to avail themselies of our stocks rather than buying outripht. Write, phone or uire. AKilST WAN.IEK, 2613 I-e- hiRh Ave.. I'hilailclphia. Specialist. Flowers and Decorations. Auto .Service. 334 HORTICULTURE April 5, 1919 CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK ?isf World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS WHY? A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. arches of the main aisles for the past year, have been replaced by dozens of shallow hanging baskets three feet in diameter, filled with artificial flow- ers and foliage. Natural ferns and other plants were used also, many hundreds being necessary to beautify the big store. ROCHESTER, N. Y. Rochester Floral Co. has received its first Easter order from overseas. Miss B. Webber, formerly of Roch- ester Floral Co., has taken a position with James Vick Sons. Most of the florists of the city had a very busy Wednesday and Thursday of this week in arranging floral pieces for the funeral of one of Rochester's most prominent physicians, Dr. F. R Smith. Wreaths, blankets and various other pieces were arranged. WASHINGTON. William F. Gude is recovering from a nervous breakdown and will leave shortly with Mrs. Gude for a well- earned rest. The Florists' Club will hold a Vic- tory banquet on April 9th. The com- mittee in charge consists of Geo. C. Shaffer, Z. D. Blackistone, Fred H. Kramer, Otto Bauer and Clarence L. Linz. CINCINNATI. Nick Weron, who has been connect- ed with the Rosebank Company, has purchased their place. The daffodil blooms at the Krippen- dorf Farm at Perintown, Ohio, attract- ed many motorists last week. P. J. Olinger, who has been down with the "Flu,'' is recovering and ex- pects to be back at his desk the first of the week. Buffalo, N. Y— Henry H. Elbers. deputy superintendent of parks, has filed his resignation with Commission- er John F. Malone to take effect April 1. Mr. Elbers will engage in the seed and bulb business. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BULBS C. KEUR & SONS, H1LLEOOM, Holland. Bulba of all deacrlptlona. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St. CANNA8 For the best Dp-to-Date Cannas, get new price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 36c. ; 3u00 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY. Galesburg, 11L CHRYSANTHEMUMS Strong rooted cuttings of Oconto, Har- vard, Glow, Razer, Polly Rose, Yondota, Helen Lee, Chieftain, Chrysolora, and all standard sorts. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Ready now. Order today. I. M. RAYNER, Greenport, N. Y. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick QrinnelL $10.00 per clump. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, Mast 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. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO.. Hartford City, Ind. IBIS Iris Purple Lace; a deep pansy purple self, the prominent white haft, laced with purple and a carved shape that gives an appearance of unusual width are distinc- tive. It proves very attractive to the vis- itor. 30 in. 30 plants, $15.00. In Iris time select a Seedling for introduction. THE GLEN ROAD IRIS GARDENS, Wellesley Farms, Mass. OBCHIDS HASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Soutbgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laello-Cattleyaa our specialty. One trial order solicited. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, O. SPHAGNUM MOM Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAGER A HIIRRELL, 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 bloom*, 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 Fllsaarllk Nor sery, New Rochelle, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIR7 WORKS, 2M Randolph St., Detroit, Ml<* HELP WANTED WANTED: Outside Foreman, young or middle a.ged man who is willing to locate near New York City, one who knows trees, shrubs and hardy plants to take charge of place and wait on customers. Address M. A. W., care HORTICULTURE. WANTED— A bright, intelligent and in- dustrious young man of neat appearance, for general greenhouse work in a retail place. Wages $-5.00 per week to begin with; willing to increase this, to one who is a good worker and quick at potting, also showing ability. Steady position. References required. Address P. M. OLM, Bath, Me. WANTED a man for general greenhouse wink, one that understands watering and potting; steady position. A. LEUTHY & CO., Florists, Perkins St., Roslindale, Boston, -Mass. FOR SALE FOR SALE — A large, increasing and profitable retail flower business that has been established 45 years in the growing city of Peabody. The office or shop is 20x28 and contains more essential equip- ment than most stores in the large cities. A greenhouse, opening from the store, en- ables the display and keeping of plants. An investigation will prove that the stand and patronage is a splendid opportunity. J. M. WARD & CO., 47 Warren St., Pea- body, Mass. Horticultural Books For Sale by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING OO. Chryeanthrmum HudiL Jtlmer D Smith n».te The Chrysanthemum. Herring- ton J» Commercial Carnation Culture. Dick LM Commercial Bete Culture, Holmes LM Violet Culture. Galloway LM Greenhouse Construction. Taft.. 1.M Sweet Pene on te Date. Kerr... LM Plant Propagation, Greenhenae and Nursery Practice. Kalna.. LM Plant Pruning. Kalns LM Book of Garden Plana. Hamblln. »•» Landscape Deeiga. Hubbard.... CM The Art of Outdoor Rote Grow- ing. Thomaa «.M The Home Vegetable Garden. Kruhm l.M Vegetable Gardening. R. L. WatU Hi Pareeus en The Base LM Principle* ef Floriculture. ■ A. White \jn Foundations af American Grape Culture. Mnnson t.M Plant Materials af Decamtlre Gardening. Trelease LM Art sto urate ef the Garden. Wll- •On tea Bailey's Cyclopedia af Horticul- ture, t Tolumef April 5, 1919 HORTICULTURE 335 THE VKRY NEWEST AMI QUICKEST METHOD OF HKSTKOVING WEEDS, (iKASS AND OTI1KK l.KOWTH IX GARDEN WALKS. GUTTERS, TENNIS COURTS, KKIVEWAVS. ETC. This fluid destroys weeds and other growth wherever applied, and its effect on the ground prevents the growth of fresh ones for m year and thus saves a great deal of time and labor, ;is no catting, boelng or hauling away of the weeds is required. We manufacture the strongest line of DISINFECTANTS on the market. WEED KILLER PINO-LYPTOL CHEMICAL [0., 507 509 W. 19th St., New York fcfcW ■•'■■■■■I CORRESPONDENCE piNOLYPTot S*Jl£D ^5j^/ 1£o&& i«do Sits yonr plant! and tree*. Just the thing for greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrlpa, 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 snd 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 60 parts. l2 Pint, sue: Pint, SOo. ; Quart, 90c; V% Gallon, $1.50; Gallon, $2.50; 6 Gal- lon Can, f 10.90; 10 Gallon Can, $20.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY lilt S. 421 W. LMtaitN St. Isltlnifi. Md Ths Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly. tbrlps and 80ft scale. Quart, $1.00; Gallon. fi.SO. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, fl.00; Gallon, $2 50 VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart, $1 00; Gallon, $3.0* SOLD BT DEALERS. Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON. N. J. Difficult and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading In- ducements made to secure business. Over 80 years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATBNT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Builillm VVushlnrton. I> . \ DREER'S FLORIST SPECIALTIES New Brand New StrU 'RIVIRTOR" HOSE Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam or joint. The HOSE far the FLORIST }£-inch, per ft., 19 c. Reel of 500 ft. " i8Kc. 7 Reels, 1000ft. " 18 c. %-inch, " 16 c. Reels, 500 ft., '* i5Hc. Couplings furnished with- out charge HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CONTEMPLATED. Pefferlaw, Ont. — Alfred Wesleys, one house. Minneapolis, Minn. — E. H. Mazey, two Foley houses. Cincinnati, O. — J. R. Peterson & Sons, house 32 x 128. Marion, Pa. — Henry I. Faust, Lord & Burnham house 24 x 201. Dothan, Ala. — Dothan Flower Shop, range of L. & B. houses. Edmonton, Alberta, Can. — Emery Floral Co., Ltd., additions. North Milwaukee, Wis. — Kamp & Spinti Floral Co., house 18 x 150. Fall River, Mass. — Wood & King, 72 Jefferson street, 50 ft. addition. John Pee, addition 64 x 60. Maywood, III.— Weiss-Spanikow Co., range of houses. A. F. Amling Co., ad- dition to service building. PATENTS GRANTED. No. 1,293,092, Seed Planter, Joseph M. Hartman, Yardley, Pa. No. 1,293,568, Seed Drill Attachment, William Staver, Urbana, Ind. No. 1,293,603, Seed Planter, Charles E. Woolridge Jeromeville, Ohio. No. 1,293,745, Weeder, John L. Flo- rin, Davenport, Wash. No. 1.293,785, Window Flower Box. Albert E. Hurst, New York. N. Y. No. 1,293,824 Weed Puller, Louis H. Ludwig, Waukegan, 111. No. 1,294,231, Weeding Tool, LeRoy Burch, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, assignor to Mary V. Burch, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. No. 1.294,614, Garden Hoe and Weed- er, Earl Canary, Myrtle, Idaho. CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Cattle Manure Sheep Manure The Florists' standard of uniform high quality for over ten years. Specify : WIZARD BRAND in yonr Snppry pense ordej, OT write as direct for prices and freight rates. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. M Dntea Stook S«rd, OtutasT* WE ABE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free from Bubbles Uniform in Thickness PAINTS and PUTTY Greenhouse White &pP^,elcuT£ Florists Prefer It will pay yon to get our estimates. theDWELLE-KAISERc©. 251 Elm Street BUFFALO, N. T. fDr reer's Peerless Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass iu Iriving. Galvan- ized and will not rust, rights or lefti The Peerless Glazing Poi is patented. No others 1 i k It. Order fTom your dealer, or direct from us. H)(t0, HOc. postpaid. Samples free. HENRY A. DREEE, 7)4 Chestnut Street^ Philadelphia. , . 1 .J J— A Card This Size Costs only 90c. per Week on Yearly Order It would keep your name and your specialty before the whole trade. A half-inch card costs only 45c. per week on yearly order. 336 TIORTICULTUIf K April 1919 THE KROESCHELL Ik making the mosl ■ onderful Greenhouse heating rei ord in I > orld. Florists who have iis.il other makes are continually giving the ECroescliell the highest praise. ONE OF BOSTON'S WE'LL KNOWN GROWER* The Kroeschell has taken the place <>r four casl Iron boilers :ii a big saving in ' I We .N e using it new f<.r the fifth year. The longer we use it the better we like it. (Signed) A B. KNOWLTON, NORTH GRAFTON; MASS. Kroeschell Bros Co., 406 W. Erie St. CHICAGO THE KROESCHELL ii. is replaced hundreds of cast iron boilers. In every <-:is(. higher temperatures are secured with tile Kroeschell, with tin* same piping and with less fuel. THE PLANT KING OF THE WEST I have nserl Kroeschell Boilers ever since 1 built my first greenhouse. They have always driven me the very best satisfaction and I believe them as good boilers as money can buy. (Signed) F. OECHSLIN, CHICAGO, ILL. When sash are to be operated let the Advance be the operator for a good, last- ing, substantial device. Get our catalogue. ADVANCE CO. Richmond, Ind. NIKOTEEN For Spraying | APHIS PUNK For Fumigating A.k Your Dealer tm It Nicoinrc MFG. Cft ST. LOUIS Fur GnmAhbi Glazing USE IT NOW F. 0. PfEfiCE CO. 12 I. BMMVNUr NEWiORK 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. H. HEISTAD LANDSCAPE GARDENING ROCKPORT, ME. 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 Varlek Ave.., Brooklyn, N. Y. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE LANDSCAPE GARDENER James>Jaegregor Braintree.Mass. SUGGESTIVE DRAWINGS FURNISHED FOR EVERY THING. ESTIMATES GIVEN. Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. O. KAINS !.<•< iukt 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 thlB 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 tlie 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, winch 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 1b lavUhly Illustrated mainly by actual photographs of specimens which show good and bad practices. The antbor has spared neither time nor ex- pense In gathering his photographs, each one of which t.-lls 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 BudB, very fully Illustrated from life. How Wounds Ileal 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% x 8 Inches. Cloth. Net, S2.00. HORTICrXTTJBlE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Duuur St.. BMtoa, Maw. 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/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 HORTICUL- TURE at publisher's price, $1.60. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer St., Boston, Mass. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXIX APRIL 12, 1919 D£N No. 15 THE NEW POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRISTMAS GOLD NOVEMBER PEARL BECKY McLANE THE NEW SINGLES MRS. E. M. HORNE MOLLY WHITMORE PEGGY BULKELEY THE NEW ANEMONES VOLUNTEER PINK LADY AND THE NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM GOLDEN MISTLETOE Are our offerings of the year 1919 A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. CUT LILIES FOR EASTER WEEK Book Yoar Order Now The Stock offered is greenhouse grown, from Japanese bulbs, and in finish and substance far superior to the flimsy outdoor flowers from Southern points. Well worth two or three times more money. Prices for Easter Week : $35.00 per 100. I'rires for This Week : SW0.00, $25.00 per 100. Everything In Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens. Ribbons and Supplies. Business Hours 7 A. M. to 5 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The Whor?„9;ket. of Philadelphia NEW YORK 117 W. 28th St. PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow St. BALTIMORE Franklin & St. Paul Sts. WASHINGTON, 1216 H St., N. W. OWING TO WAR CONDITIONS last year and consequent uncer- tainties, we carried over a surplus of our Two New Roses ROSALIND and SILVIA The stock has been carried over in cold houses during the win- ter, and is now in practically dormant condition. The plants are very strong and healthy, and can be planted at once, if the houses are ready, or can be shifted into 4-inch puts for later planting. They will make splendid stock, especially for early planting, as they are very strong and healthy, and are ready to make a strong growth. We offer the stock as long as unsold at the prices named below. ROSALIND (A Glorified Ophelia)— The particular value of this variety lies in its exquisite coloring, which is quite different from Ophelia. When the buds first show color they are bright coral, which changes to apricot-pink as the buds develop, and when fully devel- oped thev are a most beautiful shell-pink. The flower Is much more double than Ophelia, having at least one-third more petals. It is also delightfully fragrant. In habit of growth it is identical with Ophelia, from which it is a sport. Rosalind originated with us three years ago and. when grown side by side with Ophelia, it is far superior to that variety. Awarded first prize at the Tnternational Flower Show, New York, In March, 1917, for best new roce. Awarded additional silver medal at same show for display of Rosalind. Awarded silver medal hv the Horticultural Society of New York. Awarded silver medal by the Tarrytown Horticultural Society. Awarded, also, numerous certificates. Strong plants, 214-inch pots. $150.00 per 1,000. Extra heavy plants, SVSHnch pots, $20.00 per 100. SILVIA (Yellow Ophelia)— This is .mother Beautiful sport of Ophelia which originated with us. The buds are long and pointed, and are a beautiful sulphur-yellow, which changes to creamy yellow as the flower opens, and when fully developed are pure waxy white. It is a flower of unusual size when fully expanded — five inches in diameter. It resembles the popular hardy climber Silver Moon, show- ing the same pronounced cluster of yellow stamens in the center. Exquisite in bud and unusually distinct and unique in the open flower. Extra strong plants, Sy2-inch pots, $20.00 per 100. F. R. PIERSON, -Tarrytown^N/Y R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND Dahlias We will have a fine lot of Dahlia plants in the best cut flower sorts ready April first. See our General Catalogue for list and prices. Send for Catalogue Cash ivith Order R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND 338 HORTICULTURE April 12, 1919 GET VALUE Buy Your Flower Seeds by Weight Farquhar's Trade Catalogue lists this T»ay BETTER VALUE FARQUHAR QUALITY R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON, MASS. We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farm at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations in every part of the United States where seeds are grown •uccessfully, all in charge or capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1918. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. y. " Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties ntonoughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynee Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CAMIRS TESTED SEEDS, he, .— satg «-. J. BOLGIANO ft SON Carahil Seed Growers and Seed Distribu- tors for One Hundred Years ffMTE FIR OUR 1118 SPECIAL CATALOGUE *• Masrks* O— 1— «r» ud Wltimta Piatt and light Sis., BALTIMORE. MD. STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, CORP. 47-64 North Market Street BOSTON, MASS. BURNETT BROS. Seeds, Bulbs, Plants Etc 9 J Chambers St., New York Write for our Illustrated Catalog W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PUNTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 1«6 W. 23rd St.. NEW YOSK GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT. PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED In rariety ; also other items of the short crop of this past season as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you npon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS I 82 D«, 3*., NEW YORK aDd ORANGt. CONN When writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture Lily of the Valley PIPS JUST RECEIVED Prices an Application J. M. THORBURN & CO. 63 Barclay Street Through t. 64 Park rlra NEW YORK CITY KELWAY 8 SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS personally selected strains) WHOLESALE ONLY Write for Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. •: Special Gladioli Order AMERICA $-32.00 CHICAGO WHITE 80.00 HALLEY 22.00 FRANCI8 KINO *2.00 NIAGARA 86.00 SCHWABEN 36.00 AIERICAN BULB CO. 172 W. Wabash Ave,, CHICAGO, ILL. Poinsettia Stock Plants CALIFORNIA GROWU Early and Late Flowering- Type $4.60 per doz. $7.60 for 26, $26.00 per 100 CARNATION and 'MUMS R. C. CANNA ROOTS GLADIOLI BULBS Seasonable Plants, Bulbs and Seeds. Ask for Complete List of Varieties and Price*. Satisfaction Guaranteed ROMAN J. IRWIN 108 Weit 28th Street - - NEW YORK 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, Brljht Red, Delicate Pink, $8.00 per 1000. Snpberb Red and Delicate Salmon (Prise Medal Winners), $17.60 per 1000, S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Llaeola Bide. PHILADELPHIA. PA. THOMAS J. GREY COMPftNY SEEDS, BULBS AND IMPLEMENTS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Reselected Strains in Seeds. ImproTed styles in Implements Catalogue npon application. 16 So. Market Street BOSTON, MASS. April 12, 1919 HORTICULTURE 339 F" E R IM S Per 100 IVr 1000 BOSTONS IVt Inrh $0.00 *50.00 ROOSEVELTS ... " 6.00 60.00 Will I'M \M " 6.B0 55.00 HIIITMAM COJI- FACTA " 6.B0 65.00 VERONA " 6.50 55.00 TEDDY, JR " 6.60 55.00 Stock all sold until April 1st. Order either direct or through 8. 8. Skidelsky & Co., Sole Agents Philadelphia, Pa. HENRY II. BARROWS, WHITMAN, MASS. E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Ave. IBVINGTON, N. J. Nephrolepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 Inch pot*, extra heavy, $36.00 per hun- dred ; 6 Inch, $76.00 per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, ™™™". HYDRANGEAS ROOTED CUTTINGS: Ready Immediately after Easter. AH cuttings taken from the hest selected wood. BEST 1 Ki;N( II VARIETIES: Including RADIANT, CHAUTABD. BOUQUET ROSE. BABY BIMBINETTE, MME. Ml KLLER, etc. Per UK), $4.00; per 1,000, .f".r>.00. f* Also a line lot of OTAKSA at same prices. C. U. LIGGIT, K5 BDnetin BidK. Philadelphia, Pa. IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that is well grown, well dug end well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES Wholmttdt ami Retail NORTH ABJNOTO&N, MAI&. B9BBINK & ATKINS NURSBtYMEN, FHR1STS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fond for Market Derelopsnemt, alse "Bay It With Flowers" Pnbtlelrx Caaspalra. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADBIAlf . MICH. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED NEW CROP, CLEANED, LATH -HOUSE GROWN. NOW READY TO SHIP. 1,000 or more seeds $2.00 per 1,000 25,000 or more seeds $1.40 per 1,000 5,000 or more seeds 1.75 " 50,000 or more seeds 1.30 " 10,000 or more seeds 1.60 " Delivered free anywhere in United States or Canada upon receipt of remittance. McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers Street, New York ORCHIDS We grow and sell nothing- bnt OBCHIDS. If you are In the market for this class of plants we respeotfully solicit your Inquiries) and orders. Special lists on application. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N.X L. I 3 D V .Page Advance Co 363 Allen. J. K 360 American Bulb Co 338 American Fores- try Co 349 Anderson, S. A. .357 Aphine Mfg. Co. 351 Barrows, II. II.. 339 Hay State Nur- series 339 Bobbink & At- kins 389 Boddington Co., Inc., A. T 350 Bolgiano & Son. 338 Boston .Floral Supply Co. 353-360 Breek, J. & Sons.338 Breitmeyers, J. Sons 356 Budlong, J. A.. .858 Bunvard, A. T.. .356 Burnett Bros 33S Burpee. W. A. & Co 33S Carter's Tested Seeds. Inc 338 Cliilda, John Lewis 349 Clarke. D. Sons..356 Coan, J. J 360 Pa ere Cooke, Geo. H...358 Conard & Jones. 349 Cowee. W. .1 358 Craig Co., Rout. 339 Danker 356 Dards 356 Dreer, II. A .340-363 Dunlop. John H ,."..»7 Dwelle - Kaiser Co 363 Dysart, R 360 Edgar Co.. W. W.340 Edwards Folding Box Co 358 Elm City Nur- series 348 Farquhar. K. & J. Co 338 Fengar, 10. \\ . . 339 Ford, M. C 380 Ford, W. I' 360 Froment, H. B. .360 Galvin, Tlios. F.357 GasseT Co.. J M.357 Graham & Son. A 867 Grakelow. Chas. H 387 Grey & Co . T J.338 Gude Bros. Co.. 356 Page Haendler, M. P.. 349 Hart, Geo. B....35S Heistad, H 363 Hess & Swoboda.o.iT Hews & Co., A. H 362 Hill Co., E. G...35S Hill. I). Nursery Co 349 Howard, W. D..348 Irwin, R. J 338 Johnston Bros.. .350 Easting, W. F. Co 358 Kelway & Son.. 388 Kervan Co 360 Knoble Bros 857 Kroeschell Bros. 363 Kuebler, W. II. .3110 Kottmiller 356 Lager & Hurrell.339 Lemon Oil Co. . .351 Liggit, C. U 339 Lord & Burnhum Co 3(11 MaeGregor, J.... :'.<'.:: Mcliutehisou Co.339 Marshall, W. E. & Co 338 Page McKenzie, John. 357 Miehell. H. F. Co.350 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 358 Miltonia Conser- vatory 34S Murray, Samuel. oOO-o5u Nicotine Mfg. Co 363 Niessen, Leo Co. 358 N. Y. Botanical Gardens 348 Old Town Nur- series 34!) Palmer, W. J. & Son . 357 Park Floral Co.. 357 Parshelsky Bros.363 Penn the Florist. 354-356 Pennock, S. S. Co 337 Pino-Lyptol Chemical Co.. .35] Pierce Co., F. 0.363 Pierson. A. N...337 Pierson, F. R...3.T7 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 351 Randall Flower Shop 357 Page Reed & Keller... 360 Reldel & Meyer. 360 Reid, Edw 358 Reuter, L. J. Co. 340 Rice & Co., Je- rome B 338 Robinson, nenry M. Co 360 Robinson, H. M. & Co 358-361 Roehrs, J. Co.... 340 Roland, Thomas. 348-357 Rosery, The 356 Ross, F. M 357 Sekenger, Adam. 356 Sheridan, W. F.360 Siebrecht, Geo. C.360 Siggers & Sig- gers 362 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 33S Smith. Elmer D. & Co 339 Smith, W. & T. Nursery Co.... 349 Smith, The Flor 1st 357 Smith & Fetters Co 357 Smyth, Wm. J... 357 Snyder, B. A. Co.347 Page Stearns Lumber- Co., A. T 363 Stumpp, G. E.M.306 Stumpp & WaI- „ ter *>8 Thorburn. J. M. & Co *>° Totty, Cbas. H..340 United Cut Flow- er Co 360 Vincent, R., 3i-, & Sons Co 33i Wants, For Sale, etc JO* Wanjek, AugUBt.360 Warburton . *" Weber, F. C.....357 Welch Bros. Co.. 359 WilBon **° Wood Bros «»' Woodmont Nur- series V»* Woodruff. S. D. & Sons *» Young, A L 360 Young, John •»*> Zech & Mann.... 358 Zlnn. Julius 3W BOOM YOUR BUSINESS by advertising your goods in the Horticulture Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 340 HORTICULTURE April 12, 1919 Seed of Cocos Weddeliana New crop of Cocos Weddeliana, Seed has just arrived from Brazil in prime condition. Price $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1,000. Special price for lots of 1 0,000 or more. HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Cocos Weddeliana NEW BEGONIA MRS. M. A. PATTEN (DARK PINK SPORT OF BEGONIA Gloire de Chatelaine.) This sport of the well known Chatelaine is a beauti- ful shade of dark pink, bordering on a brilliant scarlet, which is even more in- tense when planted out in tbe summer. As easy to grow as Chatelaine, Identical in every respect except color. Strong, vigorous grower. 2 In. pots, ?15.00 per 100. Delivery May 1919. L. J. REUTER CO. Plant Brokers 829 Waverly Oakl Road, Waltham, Mass. ERICAS FRAGRANS MEI.ANTHERA, OVATA, PKES. EELIX FAIIBE, KKGKRMINANS, TRANSUDCENCE. Out of 3 in. and 3V4 in., ready for repotting in 4M> in. and 5 in. pots. $35.00 per 100. ANTON SCHULTHEIS COLLEGE POINT, L. I. CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS MADISON, N.J. // You Want ROSES, HYDRANGEAS, LILIES LILACS AND GERANIUMS FOR EASTER Send Your Order to W. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. And You Will Get the Best Julius Roohrs Company PLANTSMEN Orchids, Conserratary Plants, Novelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Finest Stock in America for Trade or Private Requirements RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture April 12. 191!) IlollTlCULTUliE 341 THE GARDENER AND HIS WIDE FIELD OF ENDEAVOR By William Falconer Don't think I am uol a gardener for I am. I was born in it. apprenticed to it, it has been my lifelong TOcatiorj ami I love it. Ami don't think that because I am now buried in a cemetery my interest in gardening i ised or lessened, far from it. I am as vitally con- cerned in flowers, fruits ami vegetables, in landscape work ami decorative gardening today as 1 ever was, but necessarily in a more limited field than formerly. At the -line time my mind ami sou] are with yon in your calling. Aiming the many occupations of men, gardening has an interest and charm exceeded I \ □ .■; there is a spirit of Fraternal fellowship among practical gardeners never approached in any other calling. There is a growing and permanent fondness and fascination about it no other work approaches. This being so we naturally ex- ml find among gardeners a superior, congenial and kindly-hearted people. Adam, the world's first gar- dener, was put "into The Garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it,'* and ever since this has been the work allotted to us. Pretentious gardens, however, are too few to provide lucrative enough employment for all of us. hence many have branched into other lines of horti- culture, but all akin, as landscape, seed, experiment, nursery, truck, florist and forestry, and these again are subdivided into specialties, according to the fitness, taste, sagacity and opportunity of the man himself, and in most eases very successfully. Gardeners should visit each other professionally and socially, it will make them happier with themselves and more contented with their surroundings. No matter how good a gardener a man may be if he never goes away from home or out among his fellow craftsmen he is apt to get stilt' ami self-satisfied. There is nothing that will display to ourselves our professional shortcomings so vividly as mingling with other gardeners, home or dis- tant, and seeing and knowing what they are doing. We then realize that Ave don't know everything, our neigh- bors know something, too. Gardeners' clubs and kindred associations have done and are doing much to brighten our lives, they are happy gatherings, there we meet our brothers in trade, extend our acquaintanceship, form friendships, see and know what each other is doing and "enter into that noble con- tention or rather emulation of who best can work and best agree." Every gardener should join the home club and attend its meetings, give and ask for informa- tion, and show in (lowers, fruits and vegetables, what he is growing at home and tell bow he does it. So far as we consistently can we should also attend the state or national convention or association meetings of gardeners. Of course this costs money. But our em- ployers should send us there paying our expenses. From what one would see and hear at these meetings and glean from observation at the several gardens visited at the city where the convention is held or at stop-over places to OJ from that destination, he is a blind man, indeed, who cannot absorb enough useful information to profit- ably apply to bis own charge at home to more than com- ite Ei r what the trip may cost. A gardener is naturally a reader. Our vocation is so varied in detail it behooves every progressive, ambi- tious man to keep posted in the subject of his work. We have many good books on gardening — general, special and reference, and it is a pleasure to delve into them; we also have excellent periodical literature on garden. florist ami other horticultural matters. We peruse these papers for opportune subjects and to keep posted as regards news, timely practical matter, varieties of plants and flowers, etc., in fact, we eagerly awail their coming and at once plunge into their pages. This is one of the reasons why gardeners are so well posted, so versatile and critical. Now, if we profit so much from the in- formation contained in these papers, are we not for- bidden to "light a candle and put it under a bushel?" If so. then jot down any little thought that may comi to you which would be of benefit to an;, other gardener and send it to the editor. Don't growl at the short- comings of the paper, get out your own pencil and tell w hat you yourself know and be happy in helping another For "it is more blessed to give than to receive" even as to information about plants or flowers. When it comes to professional gardeners who have launched into commercial life, making a success of it, their names are many. We have John N. May, the rose grower, and Charles II. Totty. the new plant specialist of Xew Jersey; William Nicholson, the carnation grow- er, and Thomas Roland, of Massachusetts, whose splen- did acacias and heather are a special feature of our Met- ropolitan flower shows; W. A. Manda, of New Jersey; the Parquhar brothers, of Massachusetts; our own Sam McClements, of Pennsylvania; Adam Graham, of Ohio; Walter W. Coles, of Indiana; Fred L. Atkins ami Wil- liam II. Duckham, Xew Jersey, and many more. Among those who have taken to practical botanical work are James Gurney, of St. Louis; Peter Bisset, of Wash- ington; Robert Cameron, of Harvard; the illustrious E. II. Wilson, of Chinese renown, now of the Arnold Ar- boretum; G. H. Pring, of the Missouri Botanical Oar- den-, and M. Free, of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. And although gone, but never to be forgotten 1 cannot omit my dear old friend and crony, the late William R. Smith, of Washington, than whom, among those who have passed away, next to the late Peter Henderson, he was the most widely known and beloved gardener in America. Michael Barker, of Chicago, graces the editorial chair, and in this line surely no man in the country shone more brightly than the late J. Harrison Dick, of Xew York. Prominent park superintendents who in earlier life were trained practical gardeners are not numerous, but standing head and shoulders over most of them rank Theodore Wirth, of Minneapolis, and John Dunbar, of Rochester, both trained gardeners. Among the great cemeteries of the country several of the superintendents are trained practical gardeners, to wit: John Reid, of Detroit; Robert Campbell, of Louis- ville; James Currie, of Milwaukee, and William Salvay, of Sprmg Grove, Cincinnati. The superintendents of four of the largest cemeteries in Pittsburgh are appren- ticed-trained practical gardeners! They are Hopton, of West View: Youden, of Uniondale : Allen, of Home- wood, and myself, of Allegheny, and each man of us has a mighty good job. The above w ill show that there is a wide field for gar- deners in this country both in plain gardening and its many ramifications. What we want is brains, executive Force, strict application to work and business, economy and steadiness. And I would like to add both for utility ami as an accomplishment, a wide knowledge of plants. hardy and tender, wild and cultivated. 342 HORTICULTURE April 12, 1919 horticulture: VOL. XXIX APRIL 12, 1919 NO. 15 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Beach 292 ADVERTISING RATES: Per inch, 30 inches to page fl.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 (52 times), 30 per cent. Page and half page space, not consecotive, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, $2.00; To Canada, J1.S0. Entered as second-class matter December 8. 1904, at th« Post Offlc« at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1S79. CONTENTS Page THE GARDENER AND HIS WIDE FIELD OF EN- DEAVOR— William Falconer 341 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS: The 1919 Convention — Life Membership — National Publicity Campaign — Bowling Tournament at De- troit 343-344 "SHIPS' BALLAST NOT AN IMPORTANT SOURCE OF INTRODUCING PLANT ENEMIES?—.!/. C. Ebel 344 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: The American Rose Society 345 Commercial Flower Growers of Chicago 346 GREENHOUSE FERNS— B. C. Tillett 346 OBITUARY— Henry Hansen 349 SEED TRADE: Catalogue Sizes 349 Observations on European Seed Conditions 350 LOCAI AND GENERAL NEWS: Boston, Cincinnati 349 Chicago, St. Louis. Rochester 352 Philadelphia 354 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS. A Good System 348 Flowers by Telegraph 356 New Flower Stores 357 FLOWER HARK] T REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati 359 Philadelphia, Rochester 361 St. Louis 362 MISCELLANEOUS: The Blue Linums 344 i v.': h FT wers" Poetry— Hunh Balfour 344 P"«— n-'rs" Tulins — Illustrated 345 A Progressive Step by a Progressive Concern 348 New Corporations 348 Visitors' Register 349 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 362 Patents Granted 362 High prices for Easter material are Easter plants certain. The late date at which it and flowers falls this year has helped the situa- tion greatly, yet prices will rule far ahove the average. This is. of course, as it should be considering the higher cost of coal, labor and other pro- duction expenses. Lilies are in short, supply and will show greater advance than other flowers. Cut flowers from Bermuda are coming but these will have small influence on the market. Growers will realize hand- somely this Easter and the} are entitled to So so. Horticulture is having its attention Bad packing called to the bad condition of packing of Boskoop and other Holland nursery stock now arriving in this country. Cases are being charged for generally at a price of six dollar- or over apiece which must be approximately three times the cost td build them in Holland. Then we are told this year that they are insufficiently filled, the plants becom- ing loose in the cases in transit and consequently badly smashed up. Not only are more cases used up in the packing unwarrantably but because of their additional bulk the importer is mulcted with vastly greater freight charges because of the unnecessarily increased torn Evidently there is a wist profit in cases although they are ostensibly charged for at cost and the temptation to use them in excess of actual requirements is too great for the avaricious Holland nurseryman to forego. This appears to be his last chance and he is bent on making the most of it. There are quite a number of Holland bulb salesmen 0ur annual visitors from the hit by quarantine Holland Bulb district now- here and others due to arrive. The growers trading in this country have formed a com- bination with uniform fixed prices on the leading va- rieties of hyacinths, tulips and narcissi for the American trade. It is not at all likely that like prices have been made for other countries since most of them, in former years, enjoyed lower prices from the bulb men than we did. A comparison of the catalogues of almost any of the larger growers printed in English with that printed in German in the same year disclosed the fact that the Germans had a decided advantage in the prices made to them. Notwithstanding greatly advanced prices this year to American purchasers the aggregate of the sales of the Dutch salesmen will he much less than even that of last year. There is a limit to the prices that the grower here may justifiably pay for bulbs and the present is no time to take long chances. Carnations and roses are our staples of the flower market and in- volve small risk. Then by Quarantine 37 Spanish and Hutch irises are cut off — there is no valid reason why these bulbs, smooth and innocent as tulips, should he barred yet they are — and this will lessen the sales by thousands of dollars. Then there are other bulbs such a> snowdrops, scillas, chionodoxas, gladioli, etc. having clean smooth surfaces shut out for no quarantine rea- son whatsoever for they are absolutely innocent of con- veying infestation — which will further reduce the vol- ume of the Hollander's sale-. Of course he is not the only party to suffer — our people will be deprived of these beautiful flowers and the "Spring Bluets" of our front lawns will not appear. Horticulture fully believe- that the five scientists who are responsible for this priva- tion to the people have successfully used or misused the n e given them, to hang themselves officially. April 12, 1919 HORTICULTURE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS THE 1919 CONVENTION. The 1919 Convention will open in Arcadia Hall, Detroit, Mich., on August 19, next, continuing through the two days following. Indications point to a record-breaking gathering. From in- quiries already received the Trad< Ex- hibition to be held in connection with the convention will surpass all pre- vious exhibits of this nature. Floor plans will be sent out next month, but prospective exhibitors should not wait for the plans before making reserva- tions. There will be no preferred lo- cations in Arcadia Hall, as the exhibi- tion will be staged and the business sessions held on the same floor. The space rental has not been increased, and is the same as charged at previous exhibitions — 40c. per square foot. Among the early applicants for large blocks of space are: A. L. Randall Co., Chicago; Jos. G. Neidinger Co., Phila- delphia; Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind.; Alex. Henderson & Co., Chicago; John A. Evans Co., Richmond, Ind.; Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Chicago; S. S. Pen- nock Co., Philadelphia, and Schloss Bros.' Ribbons, Inc., New York. To facilitate arrangements, orders for space should be sent in now. This will be a phenomenal convention, with many new features to attract trade visitors from all sections of the coun- try, and it will pay exhibitors to take liberal space. Life Memberships. A proposed amendment to the Con- stitution and By-laws is to be present- ed to the Detroit Convention next August, increasing the life member- ship fee to $50. Members in good standing contemplating life member- ship would do well to take notice of this, and send in their checks for $25, the amount of the fee as at present, thus avoiding the possibility of having to pay the higher rate later on. The March number of "The Journal of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists" was despatched under second class mailing privileges accorded by the Post Office Department. Any member who did not receive his copy should communi- cate at once with the Secretary. This number contained a full account of the mid-winter meeting of the Executive Hoard, with reports in full, up-to-date news of the National Publicity Cam- paign, list of new members, and other matter of interest to members. NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. In the June issue of the Metropoli- tan Magazine, with a subscription cir- culation of nearly half a million, and a readers' circulation of perhaps two million more, will appear an insert page, 11 x 14 inches, in colors, featur- ing our glass sign, "Say It With Flowers," and its use in a florist's win- dow. Two small panels at the foot of the page carry the following legend?: "If you would have friends — be one." "REMEMBER: "The anniversaries, the birthdays, the events that call for congratula- tions of your friends with a token of flowers. What hurts quite as much as the knowledge that 'some one' who should remember, 'forgot all about it' this year? Life is made sweeter by those friends who never forget. You will have such friends if you are one. "REMEMBER: "For flowers that will exactly ex- press as living, breathing messages, the words your heart would dictate, go to the florist displaying the sign, 'Say It With Flowers.' His affiliation as a member of the Society of Ameri- can Florists gives him advantages that better fits him to serve you. "Your local florist, within a few hours, can deliver fresh flowers in any city or town in the United States and Canada through the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery Service." This advertisement is intended as a direct recognition of the support to the campaign given by the many flor- ists who, through watchful interest, have realized the immense amount of good resulting from the efforts of your Publicity Committees so far put forth, and have backed these efforts with liberal subscriptions. It will pay any florist who has not already provided himself with one or other of our signs to supply himself without delay. The glass sign may be had from the Secretary for the small amount of two dollars, four decalco- manie signs for a dollar. A careful reading of the lower legend quoted above should evolve the reason for this suggestion. Become a "real American florist," Mr. Nonsubscriber. You surely have the interests of the trade at heart, or you would not be, in fact, could not be a florist. Join this movement for the good of the business which is pro- viding your living. Send in your con- tribution to the Campaign Fund — monthly payments if you prefer — and join the grand organization which is upholding and protecting our industry. Our Promotion Bureau is mailing to the 14,000 florists on our mailing lists a "broadside" detailing the work of our Campaign, describing the various aids for linking up with the National publicity and designed to increase in- terest in our work. With it will be sent a specimen of the magazine page referred to in this article, subscrip- tion blanks and other matter. Any florist not receiving a copy of this broadside can have one on applica- tion to this office. The following subscriptions have been received and are in addition to those previously announced annually for four years unless otherwise stated. Kretschmar Bros., West Nyack, N. Y., $2 : Frederic Carey, Keimett Square, Pa., $10: Mabel C. Lamborn, Phila., Pa.. $5; B. Hammond Tracy, Inc.. Wennam, Mass., $25: Eeimer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich., $25. For One Year— W. B. Girvin, I.eola. Pa., $10; Charles Bond, Naperville, 111., $30; Wellworth Farm, Greenhouses, Downers Grove, 111., $50. Total, $157.00. Previously reported, $34,445.50. Grand total, $34,602.50. John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York. April 5th, 1919. BOWLING TOURNAMENT AT DE- TROIT. Anticipating a renewal of interest in bowling as a feature of the entertain- ment convention week this year, the local committee on bowling is making tentative arrangements for the event and requests the organized teams throughout the country to make their entries for the participation in the games as soon as possible. The pro- gram thus far arranged is as follows: Grand contest open to all organized teams competing for the Grand Trophy. Two other prizes will also be given in this contest and a prize to the player on either team scoring the highest average. The individual games will be open to all except those players in the three games of the Grand Contest and at least ten and 344 H 0 R T I C U L T U 1! E April 12, 1919 perhaps more prizes will be awarded, graduating from the highest down to the number to be later designated. The Championship Contest of three games will be open to the ten or more players scoring the highest points in the individual sanies and the highest man from each team entering the Grand Contest. The Ex-Presidents' Contest will be open to all ex-presi- dents of the S. A. P. and suitable prizes will be provided. Ladies' Bowling.— Three games will be rolled by the ladies and at least ten prizes awarded. The entire top floor of the Recrea- tion Building has been engaged for the exclusive use of the visiting and local florists, and here all the games will be rolled, including the ladies' contest. There are twenty-eight alleys on the floor and they are considered the fin- est in the west, and being on the top floor of a nine-story building, the max- imum of comfort for the bowlers ami ppectators will be enjoyed. According to the present plans, Wednesday evening, August 20, will be assigned to the contest. Captains of organized teams please make en- tries and report to Joseph Streit. Chairman, 1366 McClellan Avenue, Detroit, Mich. "SHIPS' BALLAST NOT AN IMPOR- TANT SOURCE OF INTRODUC- ING PLANT ENEMIES"? Editor Horticulture: In its propaganda to offset the un- expected opposition that has developed against its import prohibition ruling, the Federal Horticultural Board through the Bureau of Information of the Department of Agriculture is now engaged in frequently issuing a "news item" released to the press of the country to create favorable public sentiment in behalf of its act. One of these items, just released, refers to "Ships' Ballast Not an Im- portant Source of Introducing Plant Enemies," in which it states that "it is perfectly apparent that there is very little danger from such material, and it cannot be considered in the same sense at all as the highly culti- vated soil coming with plants growing in greenhouses or in gardens or fields, and should any insect life get into such ballest material it would be acci- dental and exceptional." Anyone at all familiar with the na- ture of the ballast loaded from along the banks of a tropical port, will real- ize how much danger there is in such ballast carrying insect pests, for in- stead of being primeval soil, as claimed, it is usually decidedly fertile and abounds in plant life. Many spe- cies of insects are to be found on the sides of a ship's hold after being load- ed with such ballast. It is charged in the "news item" re- ferred to, that if insect life gets into ballast it is "accidental and excep- tional." Is it not just this that the Federal Board is trying to regulate — to avoid the "accidental and excep- tional" cases of insect infestation of imported plants (there never have been any deliberate cases) that may pass unobserved through the employ- ment of ignorant and irresponsible, so- called inspectors of plants? Resorting to intelligence and not by casting reflection on American genius would solve the problem of proper pro- tection against injurious insects and diseases, just as do the protectorial systems of other departments of the government for the purposes for which they are intended It might not be amiss to cite the danger of foreign insects in the im- portations of bananas, oranges, pine- apples, and cocoanuts among the more common of the tropical fruits. These are often carried into the homes and might readily spread to the garden. To safeguard against this danger would mean the inspection of practi- cally every fruit that is imported. And yet there is absolutely no caution taken in this direction. To safeguard this country efficiently against foreign insects would mean the shutting off of all foreign com- merce. Nothing else will do it, so why discriminate against a particular branch of an industry which if de- stroyed, as it will be by the unwar- ranted act at issue, will not alone mean irreparable loss to many en- gaged in it, but will deprive what con- stitutes the very best of our citizen- ship of the pleasure that is derived from gardening. M. C. Ecu. blossoms of a deeper blue is L. nar- bonense; and L. austriacum, rather less tall and bushy, is also a good one. — The Garden. THE BLUE LINUMS. These pretty perennial flaxes are fine subjects for the rock garden or margins of borders, for they are sin- gularly graceful, bloom very profusely over a long period, and slugs and other pests appear to leave them alone. Also they seem indifferent as to soil, provided it is well drained and the situation open. The almost prostrate L. alpinum is usually the first to blos- som. This is quickly followed by L. perenne, whose bright azure flowers are so daintily poised at the tips of the slender and elegant waving stems. A more robust (2 feet) species with "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS." Say it with flowers, those emblems of love Sent to us mortals by the Immortal above, To show us a part of the beauty that waits When St. Peter says Welcome and opens the gates To that wonderful garden where blos- soms unknown And those we love here together are grown. Say it with flowers; your message of joy, To welcome the birth of the girl or the boy; The symbols of love that bring to the child His very first glimpse of earth's bless- ings compiled. And the mother who bore him will feel with new power All the gladness of earth o'er the birth of a flower. Say it with flowers — your message to her Whose love more than riches and fame you prefer; To her you hold dear in the realm of your heart No lips such a message of love can impart As flowers which reflect like the pure. flawless gem The love which a whole world has for them. Say it w-ith flowers — your message of cheer To those whose life is unhappy and drear; To hearts sorely burdened what mes- sage instills New strength for the journey, down dales and up hills As the sight of the flowers that carpet the land. True pictures of faith by the great Master Hand. Say it with flowers — your message to quicken The languid pulse with illness strick- en, For the Great Physician has stored in flowers The healing balm of countless hours Of golden sunshine, to shine again By the bedside of loved ones suffering pain. Say it with flowers — your message of sorrow. For those who will nevermore know a tomorrow; Whose today has dawned in that realm on high, Prepared for their coming, beyond tho sky. But your tribute of flowers, your last token of love Will carry your message to that home up above. ( Copyright, 1019, by Hugh Balfour Barclay.) April 12, 1919 If i) i;t 1 G r LTURE 345 MAY FLOWERING TULIPS *** y ".■*..-■ ■ i ■ j : H*«ife^*- to" 1 ^'f£'V'*y ..**~^*-< - — 3l 44 '' -1V The long-time favorite single early tulips still retain their popularity in the embellishment of the spring gar- den but the Darwin and Mayflowering section is one o£ tne crowning glorie.; of the tulip race. There Is a stateli- ness and refinement in their un- rivalled velvety art-tinted flowers, borne on tail erect stems, which is simply irresistible and which no other denizen of the spring show beds can dim. THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. The twentieth annual meeting of the American Rose Society was held at Hotel Breslin, New York City. April 2, at 3 o'clock, President Ham- mond presiding. The president in his annual report reviewed briefly the de- velopment of the Society during the twenty years of its existence, and em- phasized the broadened interest in rose growing which has resulted dur- ing the period. The Secretary re- ported a membership, April 1st, of 1203, and the Treasurer reported a balance of $2137.58. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Captain George C. Thomas, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa.; Vice-President, F. L. Atkins, Rutherford, N. J.; Treas- urer, Harry O. May, Summit, X. J.; Secretary, E. A. White, Ithaca, N. Y. Members of the Executive Committee for three years, Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa.; George H. Peterson, Fair Lawn, N. J.; James Boyd, Haverford, Pa. The President named Robert Simpson, Frank Traendly and Eu- gene Dailledouze a special committee to audit the books of the Treasurer. Following the election of officers, Treasurer May expressed the appreci- ation which he personally felt the So- ciety should extend the retiring Presi- dent, Benjamin Hammond, for the many years of faithful service he has devoted to the organization. It was moved by J. Horace McFarland that the Society express to Mr. Hammond by a rising vote its deep gratitude for the efficient services he has rendered. The result of the vote was unanimous. Messrs. Pyle and Pennock also ex- pressed their appreciation of the way in which Mr. Hammond stood by the Society in its years of adversity. Mr. Pyle recalled the time when the finan- ces of the society were at a low ebb, and when Mr. Hammond came for- ward offering to give a substantial sum to help put the society on its feet. Mr. Pennock moved that Mr. and Mrs. Hammond be presented with a vase of roses as a slight token of appreciation of the good will of the Society. Previous to the annual meeting, a ses- sion of the Executive Committee was held in the office of the Secretary of the Society of American Florists and Orna- mental Horticulturists, 1170 Broadway. Consideration was made of the appoint- ment of a committee to award the Gertrude H. Hubbard gold medal for the best rose of American origin in- troduced during the last five years. It was the opinion of the Executive Committee that only the varieties reg- istered with the American Rose So- ciety should be considered eligible for this medal. The Secretary was in- structed to prepare a list of the varie- ties eligible and mail these to each member of the Committee. It was also voted that the award of the Hubbard medal be postponed until a fall meet- ing of the Executive Committee so that special consideration might be given eligible varieties during the summer. J. Horace McFarland, as chairman of the committee appointed at the last meeing to consider changes in the constitution and by-laws of the Society, read these changes in detail. It was voted that the Secretary be in- structed to prepare a draft of the changes under consideration and to mail these to each member of the Committee. The question of reducing the life membership fee was discussed, and it was the opinion of the Commit- tee that the present fee of $50 is not too high and that no change should be made. E. A. White, Secretary. 346 HORTICULTUBE April 12, 1919 GREENHOUSE FERNS. Perhaps it is not saying too much to say that there is no other class of plants cultivated in greenhouses that afford more pleasure the year round than ferns. When healthy, they are interesting and beautiful at all sea- sons, and the gracefulness of their fronds, combined with the various shades of green exhibited by different varieties, attract the attention of many who take little notice of other forms of vegetation, and so secure for them an amount of admiration not ex- ceeded by any other family. Their adaptability to assist in meeting the demand which at present exists for decorative plants should procure for them particular attention. When growing ferns for decorative purposes, they require to be treated somewhat differently to what would be the case were they not intended to undergo the vicissitudes to which they will be exposed, in the dry atmosphere of the rooms of a dwelling house. The object which the grower should have in view is to produce plants of as hardy and robust a description as pos- sible. To attain this, it is necessary to grow them in as low a temperature and with as little humidity in the at- mosphere as is consistent with an average development of the fronds. Plants intended for room decoration should be grown in pots of such di- mensions as will fit into vases, etc., provided for this purpose. In gen- eral, this causes the size of the pots to be limited, in comparison to that of the plants. A great many ferns re- main healthy for a considerable time under restrictive root room, providing other conditions are favorable, and their style of growth gives them an advantage in adding a finish to a vase or flower basket not surpassed by any other class of plant. The restriction of root room demands that the com- post used should be of as good a kind as possible and of a character suited to maintain the plants in health. I have found good fibry peat with a lib- eral proportion of silver sand and wood charcoal, broken about the size of small peas, to be a good mixture in which to grow them. No doubt some sorts make stronger fronds when sandy loam is used as compost, and when the plants are intended for ex- hibition, it is necessary for the fronds to be as large as possible, but when they are intended for the home a less luxuriant development is desirable. Although ferns require a liberal sup- ply of water to their roots, particular- ly during the season when they are making their growth, it is true that a sloppy state of the compost is opposed to their well-doing. If the soil be- comes sour, either through inefficient drainage or over watering, they will cease to thrive in proportion as the evil exists. Over-watering is the most common cause of the soil in flower pots becoming sour, and in the case of ferns it is frequent occurrence. This arises from a rather prevalent idea that as a class, they are not eas- ily overdone in this matter, but, al- though they delight in a liberal sup- ply, it should never be given them un- til the state of the soil warrants it. It is indispensible to the successful culture of ferns that the pots be prop- erly drained in the first instance, and that care be taken that nothing inter- feres to prevent the drainage from acting properly afterwards. Worms are often the cause of ob- structing the drainage through filling the interstices with their casts, caus- ing the soil to become sour. When peat and sand are the material used as a compost, worms are not as troublesome a£ when loam is used. As soon as they are observed, means should be taken for their speedy re- moval. In the case of moderate size and small plants, this may be effected by turning the balls quickly out of the pots on the palm of the left hand, and with the right removing the intruders, the ends of which are usually found protruding from some part thereof. When doing so, it will in some cases be necessary to exercise a little pa- tience, as unless they are gently dealt with some of them will break in the process of extraction, and the portion left in the soil will have to remain un- less the ball is broken and its removal effected in that way. Watering the plants occasionally with water heated to 100 degrees is a means whereby worms may be induced to come to the surface, where they can be caught. In structures wholly devoted to the growth of ferns, the desired amount of atmospheric moisture should be kept up by the evaporation from the troughs of the hot water pipes and sprinkling the paths and staging. As a rule syringing the plants should not be practiced. If, for the purpose of keeping insects in subjection, it is necessary to syringe particular plants, they should be placed together in some part of the house, so that when undergoing the operation, others may not suffer thereby. Shading is an important considera- tion, and unless it is properly attend- ed to one of their principal charms will be lost, as shading from bright sunshine is the means whereby the beautiful tints of green are brought out and preserved. All the Adiantums (maidenhair ferns) with which we are acquainted should not be exposed to the direct rays of the sun from the first of February to the first of No- vember, and the same applies to the great majority of ferns grown under glass. In a warm greenhouse (temperature 55 to 60) the following are good kinds to grow — Adiantum cuneatum (maid- enhair), decorum, pecotti, and gracil- limum; asplenium, bulbiferum and colensoi; aspidium tsussimense; pteris serrulata, cristata and victoriae. In the cool greenhouse (temperature 45 to 55 degrees), Adiantum aethiopi- cum, crytomium, falcatum; nephro- lepis, whitmani; pteris, scaberula; microlepia, platyphilla. In a cold greenhouse (no artificial heat), adian- tum affine, crytonium fortunei, poly- podium vulgari, canbricum; asplen- ium fontanum and athyrum goringia- num pictum. — B. C. Tillett, in the Ca- nadian Florist. COMMERCIAL FLOWER GROWERS OF CHICAGO The organization of the growers of flowers for commercial purposes has been under way for some time, fol- lowing naturally the organizations of the retailers and the wholesalers. After several preliminary meetings the details have been perfected and the following officers elected: Joseph Kohout, Liberty ville, president; Peter Pearson, vice-president; Otto H. Am- ling, May wood, secretary; N. J. Wie- tor, Chicago, treasurer; Walter A. Amling, Maywood; Rudolph Ellsworth, Downer's Grove; George J. Ball, Glen Ellyn, executive board, and R. J. Windier, membership. The society will be known as the Commercial Flower Growers of Chicago and takes its place with an enthusiastic mem- bership, prepared to work for the best interests of the growers who fur- nish the cut flowers and plants for the greatest market of the world. The American Institute of the City of New York and The American Dahlia Society will hold an exhibition of dahlias in the Engineering Society Building, 25-33 West 39th Street, New York City, on September 23rd to 25th. 1919. Also, The American Institute and the Chrysanthemum Society of America will hold an exhibition of Chrysanthemums at the same place on November 5th to 7th, 1919. Further information may be had upon application to Wm. A. Eagleson, Secretary, Board of Managers, 322-324 West 23rd Street, New York. "The power a man puts into saving measures the power of the man in everything he undertakes." — (Frank A. Vanderlip.) Buy W. S. S. April 12. 1919 110 HTIl'ULTUKE Ml A TTENTION iitlMiinii ii iiHNHimiinimiimr IIIIIIIIMIIIIKMIIItllllll 1 1 ii I ill 1 1 ii I iiiiiiM I immimil FLORISTS "FOR EASTER" WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 300,000 Cut Easter Lilies $15.00 to $20.00 per hundred Realizing the problem that is facing the Wholesale and Retail Florists throughout the Country, relative to secur- ing Easter Lilies for their Easter business, and considering that what few Lilies they may be able to obtain will be at such an exorbitant price, namely $35,00 to $40.00 per hundred, due to the fact that there is only one-tenth of the usual production on account of the Growers being unable to get sufficient LILY BULBS, you can readily see the seriousness of the LILY SITUATION. WE, THE ONLY HOUSE IN NEW ENGLAND being able to obtain EASTER LILIES at a reasonable price take pleasure in announcing that we will have a supply of THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND (300,000) CUT LILIES, which we are pleased to offer you at an approxi- mate price of $15.00 to $20.00 PER HUNDRED. We will also have in stock, as usual, a supply of all sea- sonable CUT FLOWERS at prevailing market prices. We suggest that you place your order as soon as possible and we assure you that the same will receive our careful and prompt attention, with QUALITY, SERVICE and RIGHT PRICES. Unknown customers will please send cash with order, or furnish satisfactory references. "NO POTTED LILIES" WHOLESALE FLORISTS B. A. SNYDER CO., Florists' Supplies and Cut Flowers 23-25 Otis Street BOSTON, MASS. "mHE HOUSE OF QUALITY" 348 HORTICULTURE April 12, 1919 21--HOUSES-21 FILLED with RAMBLER ROSES, HYDRANGEAS, DAISIES, HEATHS, BOUGAINVILLEAS, BORONIAS, FERNS, CROTONS, ACACIAS, etc., just right for your EASTER trade. SEND FOR PRICE LIST THOMAS ROLAND - N AH ANT, MASS. A PROGRESSIVE STEP BY A PROGRESSIVE CONCERN. The enterprising wholesalers who have been for a quarter century lead- ers in every forward movement in the trade — The Samuel L. Pennock Com- pany have just inaugurated a new idea. As is well known this company was the first to institute system among its employees giving every one according to his energy and ability. This company was also the leader in the movement for shorter hours in the wholesale trade of Philadelphia and through strenuous efforts and stead- fastness to principle accomplished a great reform — a reform to which all their competitors now cling — although not all have as yet got themselves out of the old slough of long hours, and up to the sunlit pinnacle of greater efficiency in shorter time. The latest adventure of the Pennock organization is in the nature of a safeguard for those dependent on the men and women employed by the company. This takes the form of a life insurance policy which is extended free of cost to all accredited employees. This ap- plies not only to the headquarters store in Philadelphia but to their other stores in New York City, Balti- more, Md., and Washington, D. C. The costs of this remarkable and gener- ous pr^lction to the employees in all fourJRores, in the four cities men- tioJPa. will be borne entirely by the Pennock Company, and will not cost the employee one cent in any way whatever, either directly or indi- rectly. It has often been said that the American people worship the dollar and the dollar only, but here is a conspicuous instance which shows that there are exceptions. We com- mend the example to other concerns and are assured that the idea will strike a responsive chord all over the country. A GOOD SYSTEM. The rapid increase in the exchange of retail orders between florists has necessitated the development of sys- tems for handling this department of the business. It is necessary that a record be kept of each order, in and out, and of the payment made there- for. In order to standardize the sys- tem, the office of the secretary of the F. T. D.. 153 Bates street, Detroit, has prepared a loose-leaf record book, printed and ruled for the information necessary to preserve. One side of the leaf is for outgoing orders. The first column shows the date; then comes the name of the party giving the order, address and whether cash or charge. Then comes a column for the name of the florist to whom the order is sent, with a brief description of the articles ordered and columns for entering the date paid and the gross and net amount, with a final column for "remarks." The other side of the leaf is for a record of incoming orders. The first column shows date received, from whom, whether by wire, phone or mail, nature of order, time to be sent, card, name and address to which flowers are to be sent and columns for gross and net amount, date of bill- ing and date of payment. The use of this record book will put the telegraph delivery department o any flower store on a business basis. It not only will show the amount of business done, but it will show at a glance whether or not the bills have been paid when due. It will show the florist who uses it the bills he has failed to pay as well as those who have failed to pay him. It also will have the decided advantage that all those engaged in developing this fea- ture of the business will keep records in the same form. NEW CORPORATIONS. Anderson, S. C. — Anderson Floral Co. Incorporators H. G. Love, R. E. Grabel and J. K. Postma. Spring Lake, N. J. — Spring Lake Dahlia Farm, capital stock $50,000. Incorporators F. R. Austin, C. H. Law- rence and Fred D. Schouk. Hiiiiiimnmiiiiiiiniimii ■ ■ : . 1 1 1 ! J ! 1 1 1 1 1 1 HIM'- INSTRUCTIONS GARDENING j Practical instruction is offered In s vegetable, flower and fruit gardening", = = greenhouse and nursery practice, to- | e vr < • t h o r with lectures, laboratory, field = = ami shop work in garden botany, zoo- f = logy, pathology, landscape design, soils, | = plant chemistry and related subjects. = e The curriculum is planned for the 1 | education of any persons who would = = become trained gardeners or fitted to | | be superintendents of estates or parks, § =. Students may be admitted at any time. | = Circulars and other information will = = be mailed on application. = ( The New Yerk Botanical Garden \ | Bronx Park NEW YORK CITY 1 jiiiMtiiiiitiiiiiiiriiiniiiiiiitiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiitiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiniiHiiiiiiiiiiiriiiri? Chrysanthemum Cuttings Major Bonpjiifon, rims. Razer, Oconto, Pacific Supreme and Chrysolora, ready April 1st, 9&o0 per hundred. Also, Ejftra Strong Cuttings of Car- nation Mutt-hit's-, $'30.00 per thousand. I D. HOWARD MILFORD. MASS. ORCHIDS CHANCE of a lifetime to buy Cattleya of every variety at a big sacrifice. These plants must be sold at once. MILTONIA CONSERVATORY 180 Wheeler Ave., Providence, R. I. List prices on request. Tel. Broad S463 April 12, 1919 HORTICULTURE 349 CATALOGUE SIZES. April 5, 1919. IloHTM'l'I.TURE, Boston, Mass. Gentlemen: — Referring to communi- cation wherein the Superintendent of Mails of the Baltimore office had ad- vised J. Bolgiano & Sons that after March 31st no catalog under eight ounces measuring more than 4x9 inches would be received by the Balti- more office. The Postal Laws Committee investi- gated and had the following communi- cation from the Third Assistant Post- master General Dockery: "In reply to your communication of the 31st ult. there are enclosed for your information copies of circulars of this office dated January 12 and June 3. 1918, regarding the use of envelopes of unusual size or irregular shape, and you are informed that it is desired that patrons of the postal service will co-operate with the Department in pre- paring their mail so that it will be put up in the best possible manner to facilitate handling in the mails. When- ever it is practicable to prepare matter so that it can be enclosed in an enve- lope not exceeding 4x9 inches, this should be done. The sender will there- by cause the matter to be handled more expeditiously, thus benefiting both himself and the postal service." Respectfully, (Signed) Third Assist. Postmaster General DockebY. You will see by this that the Post- office is only asking for co-operation in matters of folders and light catalogs that would be in no way injured by folding. Their idea of getting a uni- form sized envelope was to give better service in the handling of the mail. Very truly yours, W. F. Therkiuison. Chairman of the Postal Laws Com. American Seed Trade Association. OBITUARY. Henry Hansen Henry Hansen, a well known pioneer of Chicago, who with his father came from Sweden when a child and made his home in the rapidly growing city of the middle west died March 31st. His father founded the business at 1742 Cemetery Drive, near one ol the large cemeteries of the north side, previous to the great fire, and was succeeded by his son about 35 years ago. The business was successful and the high place which Mr. Hansen held in the esteem of his friends in the trade, was evidenced by the large at- tendance at the funeral and the pro- fusion of flowers. Mr. Hansen was 60 years of age and leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss. Best Young Trees Xtttle Gree jfarms, Framingham, Mass, Millions of Evergreen and Deciduous trees, all grades and sizes. Write for Price List Firs, Junipers, Arbor-vitae, Pines, Spruces, Maples, Ash, Oaks, Lin- dens, Elms, etc. a American Forestry Company a ^C 15 Beacon St., BoKton, Mass. vjf NURSERY STOCK Fruit and Ornamental Tram, Nhmbi, small Frnlta, Clematis, KTera-rems and Rotes. Write for Trade List W. I T. SMITH COMPANY, Glliva. N. Y. We are subscriber! to the Nurserymen'! Fund for Market Development HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOR OVER HALF A OatMTUaVT Small, medium and large alaea supplied Price Uat new ready THE D. HILL NURSERY CO. ■Tert-reen Specialist*. UrfHt !»..«. la America BOX tla, DITNDIK, IXI» IBOLIUM El UtiZST HARDY PRIVET ,L- "TSbJLf^- TO BE SENT OCT IN THE FALL OF 1919. Introducers of Box-Barberry m City Nursery Co., WOODMONT NURSERIES, Inc., New Haven, Ct. VISITORS* REGISTER. Boston — Harry A. Barnard, rep. Stuart Low & Co, Bush Hill Park, Middx., Eng. ; Horace Head, Roches- ter, N. Y. Cincinnati — Fred Rupp, Lawrence- berg, Ind.; W. G. Matthews, Dayton, Ohio, and C. P. Brunner, Springfield, Ohio. Philadelphia — George W. Hess, Bo- tanic Garden, Washington, D. C; John T. Muir, Chicago, 111.; J. E. Barnard, Kennett So.., Pa.; George C. Shaffer, Washington, D. C; Wm. Paget, Jr., Botanic Gardens, Washington, D. C; T. Malbranc, Johnstown Pa.; Elmer J. Weaver, Ronks, Pa.; Frank H. Clement, Palm Beach, Fla.; E. H. Flood, Atco, N. J.; Chas. P. Guelf, Je- rome B. Rice Co., Cambridge, N. Y. ; A. Lee Don, Wteeber & Don, New York City; Adolph Albert Gude, Washing- ton, D. C; E. Gurney Hill, Richmond, Ind. Chicago — A. Johnson, Johnson Greenhouses, Memphis, Tenn.; H. W. Kropp of the Cottage Rose Garden, Columbus. O.; Walter Mott, rep. Ham- mond's Paint & Slug Shot Works, Bea- con, N. Y.; Miss Tearney, Davenport, la.; J. F. Keller. Lexington, Ky.; Chas. Siebrecht. Winona, Minn.; Frank X. Gorley and E. Durnberg of Grimm & Gorley, St. Louis, Mo. BOSTON. The trustees of the Massachusetts Horticulture Society have appropri- ated $5.00d for an orchid exhibition to be held some time in March, 1920. J. K. M. L. Farquhar and Thomas Ro- land have been appointed on the ad- visory committee. James McCormack of the 38th inft, regular army, has returned to Welch Bros' Co., having recently received his discharge from the service. He was in nearly every battle from the Marne to Mt. Faucon, where he was gassed. CINCINNATI. The April meeting of the Cincinnati Florists' Society will be held on Mon- day, the 14th, at Sheppard's place. Geo. Fern furnished and hung the decorations for the Triumphal Arch and Court of Honor erected on Gov- ernment Square in honor of our re- turning soldiers. Eck Bros, are opening a flower store along side of the one which they closed when they went into the serv- ice. The new store is larger and has better facilities and appointments. Headquarters for PACHYSANORA TERMINALS 50,000 out of 2 ., inch pots. Write for Pricei OLD TOWH HURSERIES SOUTH NATICK, MASS. M. P. HAENDLER, Prop. STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for our list. Th* r»ONARD * •Uj OWES CO El WEST GROVE PENN..U.S.A. asaert tfU. trm. iaMBM WlaM. VWrW Wi *r# twitcribirt t* tkt Nurnryim*n t Fund ftr Mmrkil DnitUfmtwt GLADIOLI New Trade List Ready JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. FlowxM-field, L. I., N.Y. 350 HO RT I C IT L TURK April 12, 1919 SEED TRADE AMERICAN SBBD TRADB ASSOCIATION Officers — President, F. W. ltoIg-lane, Hwfaineton, D. C; First Vice-President, Win. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Bd.; Second Vice-President, David Burpee, Philadel- phia, Pa.; Secretary-Treasurer, O. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O. OBSERVATIONS ON EUROPEAN SEED CONDITIONS. On December 30, 1918, Dr. A. J. Pieters, of the Forage Crop Investiga- tions Section of the Bureau of Plant Industry, and Mr. W. A. Wheeler, in charge of Seed Marketing Investiga- tions and the Seed Reporting Service of the Bureau of Markets, sailed for Europe for the purpose of obtaining as reliable information as possible con- cerning seed stocks and requirements in European countries. Together they visited England, Ireland, Scotland, France, and Italy, during January and February, after which Mr. Wheeler re- turned to the United States and Dr. Pieters remained in Europe to visit Belgium and Holland. There are given here some of the observations that were made in the countries visited by both representa- tives. Field Seeds. Red Clover. One of the principal objects of making the European trip at this time was to secure information as to supplies and requirements of European countries for red clover seed. There had been considerable demand from England for American red clover and it was apparent that the supplies in the United States were much below normal and that if the demand was normal this country would run short of seed. The attitude of the Depart- ment of Agriculture on this matter was that clover seed should be fur- nished to Great Britain, or other Allied countries, to help meet their planting requirements, even in the face of a possible shortage in the United States, but that it was not de- sirable to attempt to meet all the com- mercial demands without knowing that such demands were for their own planting requirements. Previous to leaving for Europe, the War Trade Board, upon request of the Department of Agriculture, had al- lotted 3,000,000 pounds of red clover seed for export to Great Britain. Upon arrival in London a conference was held with government representatives. They had understood the allotment to be 2,000,000 pounds, instead of 3,000,- 000 pounds, and felt that this would hardly take care of their requirements. Both government officials and seeds- MICHELL'S NEW CROP Asparagus Phimosus Nanus GREENHOUSE GROWN SEED 1000 Seeds $3.00 10.000 Seeds $25.00 5000 Seeds 13.75 25.000 Seeds 56.25 Asparagus Sprengeri 1,000 Seeds S0.75 5,000 Seeds S.00 10,000 Seeds... $5.50 25,000 Seeds... 12.50 Special prices on larger quantities. Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. SEND FOR OUR NEW WHOLESALE PRICE LIST IF YOU HAVEN'T A COPY. HENRY F. MIGHELL CO. 518 MARKET ST., PHILADELPHIA men, however, thought that 3,000,000 pounds, with seed obtained from other sources, would be ample for their own planting. Clover seed was shipped to Great Britain from both France and Italy. The United Kingdom uses seed from both of these sources, but prefers seed coming from Britany, France, as this is considerably north of the other sources of supply. From observation of conditions in France, in the absence of accurate statistics, it appeared that there was no real surplus of red clover seed in France and that whatever seed might be exported would need to be replaced by seed from other sources, and it was known that Italy was ex- porting seed to both France and Eng- land. The latest information received is that France has prohibited further exportation of red clover seed to Eng- land. Italy apparently had a surplus of clover seed for export. It was im- possible to obtain any accurate figures from either France or Italy as to their supplies or requirements of red clover seed. In the United Kingdom, American red clover seed takes preference over all other imported seed. With the dealers it ranks second only to their best home-grown seed. The dealers are very much concerned about the outlook for red clover seed for the near future. They recognize that there are no indications that the production, either in England or in the United States, will regain the normal of pre- war years in the very near future. White Clover. Considerable white clover seed is imported by the United Kingdom from the United States every year. No restrictions have been placed upon exports from the United States, because white clover does not occupy an important place in our agriculture as does red clover. In England, how- ever, it is a very important component of their meadows and pastures. Timothy. The exports of timothy seed from the United States to Europe in the past have been largely for cen- tral European countries. It is abso- lutely impossible now, with the unset- tled conditions in those countries, to estimate their requirements. They un- doubtedly will need large quantities of timothy seed, which will probably exceed prewar requirements. Just how soon it will be possible to learn more accurately regarding the timothy seed situation in Continental Europe, it is impossible to tell. Redtop. The redtop seed situation is very similar to that of timothy, ex- cept that it does not occupy so impor- tant a place as timothy. Rye Grasses. Among the most im- portant field seed imports into the United States from the United King- dom are the rye grasses. About two- thirds of the rye-grass seed handled by dealers is perennial and one-third Ital- ian. The seed is exported largely by wholesale grass seed dealers of Bel- fast, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. About five-sixths of the total production is ex- ported, and the United States is one of the leading importers of this seed. Orchard Grass, ob Cocksfoot. In the past the larger part of the imports of orchard grass into the United King- dom have been from the United States and New Zealand. In recent years, Denmark has been offering consider- able seed which, because of its better average appearance and purity, has April 12, 1919 HO RTIC ULTTJRK 351 THK VKKV NEWEST AND QUICKEST METHOD OF DESTROYING WEEDS GRASS AND OTHER GROWTH IN GARDEN WALKS, GUTTERS TENNIS COURTS, DRIVEWAYS, ETC. This Bald destroys weeds and other growth wherever applied, and its effect on the ground prevents the growth of fresh ones for" a year and thus saves a great deal of time and labor, as no rutting, hoeing or hauling away of the weeds is required. We manufacture the strongest line of DISINFECTANTS on the market. WEED K I ER PINO-LYPTOL CHEMICAL CO., 507 509 W. 19th St., New York "■»»■• ■»■■■■»■■■■ CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. piNOIYPTo! taken precedence over some of. the American seed. From a casual exami- nation of a number of samples, it ap- pears that the advantages of the Dan- ish seed are entirely in appearance and purity. In both weight and ger- mination it seems that the American seed averages fully as good as, or bet- ter than, the Danish seed. If greater care is taken by American exporters in the preparation of orchard-grass seed for export to remove the dock, sorrel, and other impurities that are HUl iaoofccw insula 1 lirflUEi "Como* Bare your planta and tree*. Jnst the thing for greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bng, Brown and White Scale, Thripe, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mltea, Anta, etc., without injury to planta 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 Bouses, 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. Yl Pint, 80o.; Pint, 50c; Quart. 00c; Vi Gallon. 11.50; Gallon, $2.80; 5 Gal- lon Can, $10.90; 10 Gallon Can, $20.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY Bill S. 421 W. linn ttii St, Mtfnwi. HI The Recognized Standard Iiuwtletde. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thripg and soft scale. Quart. $1.00; Gallon, $8.50. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, $1.00- Gallon, $*.S0. VEItMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $3.0* SOLD BT DEALERS. Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON. N. J. often present, and by American grow- ers to give more attention to keeping the weed seed out of the crop, it is thought that the American seed will regain its former position with British dealers and that there will even be an increase over the former normal de- mand. Meadow Fescue. The meadow fescue produced in the United States before the war was largely exported to Euro- pean countries. During the war this export was largely cut off and Ameri- can production was curtailed because of there being no large home demand. The British dealers hope that some meadow fescue will be offered by American dealers in the near future. Kentucky Bluegrass. Dealers in- terviewed were very much interested in being able to obtain the higher grades of Kentucky bluegrass, repre- sented by stocks testing from 24 to 28 pounds per bushel. Most of the stocks that have been offered them in the past have been from 17 to 21 pounds, but they are now becoming educated to the better grades and do not like to take the light-weight seed, or seed con- taining a large percentage of chaff, the reasons for which are quite apparent. Vegetable and Root-Crop Seeds Sugak Beet. There is no root crop in which the European countries are so greatly interested at the present time as the sugar beet. The great source of supply of sugar-beet seed has been Russia. This country and Ger- many, before the war, exported large quantities of sugar-beet seed to other European countries and to the United States. At the present time, England, France, and Italy are all looking for sugar-beet seed. They are all anxious not only to regain their prewar pro- duction of sugar beets but to increase their production. The United States is also very much interested in sources of supply for sugar-beet seed and is manifesting great interest in the Rus- sian outlook. It appears that the three European countries mentioned do not have a sufficient supply of sugar-beet seed for this season's requirements. The United States is able to produce about one-third of its requirements and has enough seed on hand for this season's acreage and for a portion of the acreage for 1920. Much of the seed on hand in European countries and in the United States at the present time is of low germination because some of it has been kept for several years. Turnip and Rutabaga. It is thought that England will be able to supply normal quantities of turnip and ruta- baga seed. They have done everything possible to encourage this industry in order to maintain or increase normal production of seed. It appears that their stocks are adequate at the pres- ent time, and all information that could be gained as to acreage to be put out this season indicated that nor- mal export demands could easily be taken care of. Vegetable Seed Growing in France. From observation of the larger seed growing areas visited, it appears that the growers expect to place a normal acreage of practically all vegetable- seed crops this season, and it is also apparent that some of the growers are trying to increase their acreage in the hope of there being a greatly increaged demand. They recognize the efforts that the United States has made to in- crease vegetable-seed production and are aware of the large surpluses of certain seeds offered from the United States. They seem to feel, however, that there will be sufficient demand for whatever they may produce. fL BRflNrAV CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE rttrrertsed or I Manure Pulverized Manure standard of uniform over ten years ~~ I BRAJND to orrlej, oT write freight rates. MANURE CO. SeaO, Oitaaare 352 ii o i;t [CULTU r i: April 12, 1919 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS CHICAGO. The Hoskins Kloral Co. of Elmhurst has sold out to the Forest Park Floral Co., which will operate both places. Mrs. Allie Zech is still in the hospi- tal where she is making progress, though not so rapidly as her friends desire. August Koch, superintendent of Gar- field Park and its noted conservatories, will again maintain a vegetable gar- den in the park for the purpose of teaching, by object lessons, how to plant and care for a successful home garden. The paper lily, the cloth lily and the wax lily are all striving to satisfy the lovers of the good live lilies of other Easter days. How much success they will meet remains to be seen, but here's honestly hoping that it will not be much. Peter Miller says you never know what is coming when you scratch your finger in a flower store. To him it meant a badly swollen hand and arm and two weeks in a hospital, but he is again able to attend to his duties and happy indeed to be back. One of the happiest men in the wholesale market is John Enders, for his son Clarence, now in the Army of Occupation, is getting ready to leave and before many weeks are gone he will be home once more, after having made an enviable record as a soldier. Henry Kruchten says that a letter just received from his brother Charles, now with the Army of Occupation in Germany, says that at last, after a year's waiting, he has received letters from home. He said that one of the soldier's greatest hardships was the failure of home letters to be delivered. T. Kirchoff, 4711 Milwaukee Ave., has a modern range of houses and grows a large portion of the stock used in his retail store. Richard, a brother, lately home from Dayton, Ohio, where he was engaged in war work, is now in the business with him. A large line of bedding stock is a specialty here. Fred Lautenschlager. who has just returned from a trip to St. Louis and vicinity in the interest of his firm, the Kroeschell Bros., found the florists preparing to add to their ranges of houses and to put them in good order for another big season. As a consequence, the Kroeschell boilers were never more in demand than now. Mr Lautenschlager is of the opinion that there will be no extremes in building but the moderate sized plants will be the ones to be enlarged. The wheals are buzzing at the Foley Greenhouse Co.'s plant on 31st street, near Kedzie avenue, and P. J. Foley says there is unmistakable evidence of the return to life of the building in- dustry. That it will be retarded more or less by the high cost of material is probable, but as the prices of cut flowers and plants have also been high during the past year and there seems no prospect of a decline, a mod- erate amount of building will be done. The "something new" for Easter has appeared in the windows of the Geo. Wienhoeber store, where new things are often found. Placques from 24 to 30 inches in length-and 12 inches wide are painted green and on each is a large bouquet of spring flowers, the stems of which are in a container placed in a large white Easter egg, lying flat upon the plaque. Under the edge of the bouquet is a white rabbit of life size, and securely fastened to the board. The egg and rabbit are both of paper mache and the whole arrangement is in good taste and destined to be a good seller at from ten to fifteen dollars each. Miss Marie Groth, well known to the trade for her artistic skill in de- signing and decorating the many nov- elties in the Poehlmann supply depart- ment, won the distinction of getting the order for the Victory pennant ban- ner from the club women who organ- ized for the coming Victory loan cam- paign at the Blackstone last week. Miss Groth made the pennant banner 24 x 6d manufacture our own I e v^«J 1 rLUVYLrij = spray, one box magnolias, one bale or = „ . cvt^t'c in i | I . | d AbK.L 1 b and all i and = moss, one box of wire or one box of I ... . _, ..._. 1 I I l ■ i l ii l " i j ■ WAX GOODS I rwrnnnrnir i toothpicks, we shall be glad to give it our 5 , ,, • / r> EVERGREENS for Memorial Day | Prompt attention. f right m om QWn facto[y I 5lll||||l|l||||illll|||l||lllll|lltlilllllll1l1imiiiiiliiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillliii(? %iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiniiiiiiMiii7 If there is anything you need along our line do not fail to let us know. We shall be very glad to have you call on us, write us or ring us up at our expense. Kindly address all correspondence to our Main Office, 1 5 Otis Street. BOSTON FLORAL SUPPLY CO. Wholesale Florists DEALERS IX CUT FLOWERS AND EVERGREENS MAXIFACTI KKKS. EX POSTERS AND IMPORTERS, PRESERVERS OF CYCAS AMI NATURAL FOLIAGE Office. Salesrooms, Shipping Dept, PHOXE MAIN 2574-3520 Faetory and Laboratories 15 OTIS ST. and 96 ARCH ST. BOSTON, MASS. 347-357 CAMBRIDGE STREET 354 HOKTICULTURE April 12, 1919 PHILADELPHIA. The sympathy of the trade goes out to Benjamin K. Passmore of Malvern, Pa., who has just lost his boy. The sad event took place on the 6th inst. He was 15 years of age. Among the odd items to be seen at the Niessen store this week is the Yellow Alyssum, an early spring per- ennial with long, bright yellow sprigs six to nine inches long. Very attrac- tive. This is said to come from Lancaster County. The election of George C. Thomas as the next president of the American Rose Society meets with great ap- proval in this country and abroad but nowhere more so than in his home city of Philadelphia where he is thought much more of than wise men and prophets usually are to those quite close to them. Hon. Chas. H. Sloan of Nebraska made a fine speech on the U. S. Bo- tanic Garden — Its Aims, Objects, and Accomplishments — before the House of Representatives on January 16, 1919. Every one interested in the de- velopment of horticulture should have a copy of this speech. Same can be had by dropping a postaKto George W. Hess, Superintendent Botanic Gardens, Washington, D. C. No charge. Charles E. Meehan has sold off his greenhouse materials at the German- town place and cleared off the land for building. Being in a residential neigh- borhood we may expect to see soon a few new streets of up-to-the-minute suburban homes for those who can af- ford them. His new range at Church- ville, Bucks Co., is running in full swing, and his time is fairly divided between running this and his whole- sale business in Philadelphia. Charles M. Weaver of Ronks is a sweet pea grower of experience and success and what he has to say is of interest to the trade. Two of the best he has been shipping to Philadelphia recently are Burpee's Primrose Beauty and Burpee's Exquisite, the latter hav- ing the brighter pink on the edging and being the best seller of the two. An inquiry from an English grower and Mr. Weaver's reply thereto in this connection will be found in another column and are self-explaining. Reports coming from Barnegat City, N. J., near Barnegat Inlet, say the lighthouse at that point is in serious danger of being undermined by the sea. During the heavy storms of the last week the sea has encroached to within seventy-five feet of the light- house, and many private houses of residents of that place are within fifty feet of the pounding surf. The terrific n I ! It must be Spring, When whip-poor-wills sing, And the sun-kist meadows are all aflame With life and joy and everything That goes to play the eternal game. It must be Spring When love is a'wing And the hearts of maids and youth are gay, And each fond lover is wondering Why moon-beams dance o'er the hills away. It must be Spring when none can know Why the Gods on Olympus have made it so. Not an advertisement — just a reminder that Spring is here — flowers are blooming— —our victorious heroes are returning, leaving some of their comrades to guard forever the Shrine of Liberty in France — and that poppies gr\iw again in peace in Flanders' Field. | When you Think of Flowers Think of Penn 124 Tremont Street — Boston Botton's Flowerphone Beach 6900 II II Members of Society of American Florists may repro- duce this announcement, with our compliments. current at the Inlet, backed by a powerful sea kicked up by the storms. has cut into the beach for a consider- able distance, and unless breakwaters or jetties are constructed before the next heavy storm the lighthouse will surely go down, engineers say. J. C. Vaughan, Mrs. S. S. Pennock and many others whose poetic fancy has been stirred by this old beacon, will be joining Commodore Westcott in his hopes that Old Boreas will kindly let up for a while until we can raise some cement fortifications. April 12, 1919 HORTICULTURE 355 SAMUEL MURRAY The Leading Flower Establishment of KANSAS CITY Will arrange and deliver orders for flowers, plants or design work for the trade in any part of the Middle West. All Goods and Service Strictly First-Class. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 356 HORTICULTURE April 12, 1919 IN THE National Capitol It yonr serrlee to deliver Flowers er Deelrns on Order by Tele- ■rraph er otherwise. Prompt Reliable Serrlee. GEORGE H. COOKE Connecticut Ave. »nd L St. WASHINGTON, D .0. "The Telegraph Florist" Membtr of Florists' Telegrapfi Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. IM FOB KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Order* to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florist* Telegraph Delivery ■L DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Writ* er Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1662-1658 Colambos KOTTMILLER. Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Alio Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Mnrrmj Hill 7» Ont-of-town Orders Solicited. Locatlen Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Aa*Jo. ADAM SERENGER FLORIST mnew!¥reet. BANGOR, MB. We Cooer all Points In Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Florist*' Telegraph Deliver? 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.— The Rosery, 23 Steuben St. Albany, N. Y. — Danker. Bangor, Me. — Adam Sekenger, 32 New- bury St. Boston— Thos. F. Galvln, 1 Park St Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St Brooklyn, N. Y.— Wilson, 3-B Greene Ave. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St Buffalo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St Cambridge, Mass.— John McEenzle, 1927 Mass. Ave. Chicago— William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Cleveland, O— J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O. — Adam Graham Ic Sons, 5523 Euclid Are. Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros., 1838 W. 28th St. Cleveland, O— The Smith & Fetters Co., 735 Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1843 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breltmeyer's 8ons, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. East Orange, N. J.— Smith, The flerlst Fall River, Mass.— Warburton, 498 New Boston Rd. and 86 N. Main Bt FishkUl, N. Y.— Wood Bros. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 1817 Grand Ave. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 213»- 2141 Broadway. New York — A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madison Ave., at 48tb St New York— Darda. N. E. corner 44th St and Madison Ave. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave. New York— Eottmlller, 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., also Vanderbilt Hotel. Omaha, Neb.— Hess * Bwoboda, 1410 Farnuin St. Philadelphia— F. M. Ross, 136 So. 52nd St., 13 So. 80th St., 212 E. Glrard Ave. Philadelphia— Chas. H. Grakelow, Broad St. at Cumberland. Providence, R. I.— Johnston Bros., S3 Dorrance St Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons, S6 Clinton Ave. N. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber, 4826-28 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 1" St Washington, D. C— George H. Cooke, Connecticut Ave. and L St. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shep, 22 Pearl St. New York— Thos. F. Galvln, Fifth Ave., at 46th St DARDS-FLORIST Established at N. E. Cor. of Madison Ave. and 44th St., New York, for 44 Yean QUALITY, SERVICE, FAIR PRICES Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery W. S. 8. BUY WAR War Saving- 8tamp» SAVING STAMPS issued by the C. S. Gov. JOHN BREITMEYER'S =— =S0NS^= Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Area. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan point* and reed sections of Ohio, Indiana and Os, — *n Members Florists' Teleffraph Delivery Association. 6UD.E BROS CO 12'-if ST*- WASBQrCTOK oc GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Telegraph Delivery WILSON BROOKLYN Main Store 8 and 8 Greene Ave. NEW YORK Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso. Phones, Prospect 6800-6801-6802 DELIVERIES IN NEW YORK, BBOOK- LYN and LONG ISLAND A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave. at 48th Street J. GUARANTEE SATISFACTION IW.sstiVlssRssCW F. T. P. A. THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. ALBANY, IM. V. FLOWER DELIVERIES FOR ALBANY and Vrcmrnr Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery 6. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Mwier Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass*. DANKER Albany, New York The beet of F. T. D. Service always A Card This Size Costs only 90c. per Week on Yearly Order It would keep your name and your specialty before the whole trade. A half-inch card costs only 45c. per week on yearly order. April 12, 1919 HOHTICULTUE E 357 CHICAGO Send Your Order* to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Deliver? Service Worcester, Mass. We will be willing lo fill orders for any of the 1,000 F. T. D. Florists for Easter. Randall's Flower Shop THOS. F. GALV.N INC. UETUf VADIf S6i Flfth Av«- NsCff I UnlV Vanderbllt Motel 1 Park Street m 789 Boylston Street lilhririis to Stsimers and all Eastim Points KNOBLE BROTHERS Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery We are well equipped to handle your orders. 1838 W. 25th Street CLEVELAND, O. THE SMITH & FETTERS C 3. 73S Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND. OHIO Flower* of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5S23 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Members tj F. T. D. Association. Retail Deliveries ovntral Hudson Hirer point*. TeUfraphlo Order. WOOD BROS. FI8HKI.LL, IT. T. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. 4NDXBBON service mean, fre.h, sturdy Stock and prompt deliveries In BUFFALO, LOCEPOBT, NIAGARA FALLS aad WKSTKRN NEW YORK. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery FLOWERS ,heBKUt The Lowest "I SERVE" The I-argest Popular Priced House in Philadelphia F. M. ROSS Send orders to 13<> So. ">'3iul Street, Philadelphia. Other Stores 13 So. BOth St., 212 E. Glrard Avenue PHILADELPHIA Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery HIGH GRADE PUNTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. Deliveries ei Flowers aad Plants la FALL UTn aad aaaUcaasu territory. EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, The Florist We deliver by automobile In East, Weet and South Orange, also Glen Ridge, Mont- clair. Bloomfleld. Newark and New York. NEW FLOWER STORES. Utica, N. Y— The Rose Shop. New Bedford, Mass. — Williams, the Florist, re-opening. Chicago, III.— B. J Lelinke & Bro., 3802 Chicago avenue. Columbus, O. — Cottage Rose Gar- den. Niel House lobby. San Francisco, Cal. — Nazo & Fra- gosi, 488 Haight street. Lexington, Ky. — John A. Keller Co., 135 E. Main street, early in May. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Vernier Florists Telegraph Delivery Association SO TICS INITIA LS. We have one store only THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVELAND Euclid Avenue The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mall or telegraph order fee mnj oocaeion, in any part of the Dominie*. JOHN H. DUNLOP 1-1* Went Adelaide St. TORONTO, ONT HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones 1B01 and L 1SS2 1415 Farnum St. OMAH, IMI Efficient Delivery Service ALL BOSTON SUBURBS JOHN McKENZIE 1*87 Mass. Ave., CAMBRIDGE, MAS*. PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. GRAKELOW HjHZ Everything in Flatlets Broad Street at Cumberland Tke Park Floral Go. B. E. GILLIS, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member Florists' Tslacrmph Dellverr DENVER. COLORADO 358 HORTICULTURE April 12, 1919 ROSE PLANTS OPHELIA DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY 2i-inch pots, $90.00 per 1000. . Fine stock, cuttings made from two and three eye cuttings. THE LEO MESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. TRY Horticulture's Advertisers FIRST Before Looking Elsewhere Tell Them You Did So And They'll Reciprocate EDWARD REBD WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 - 21 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES ind all Seasonable Varieties of Cut Flowers Wind Toothpicks Maaafiuttral by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. i»jM*...HM M,eoo...«a.H Baenpl* tow. Far ami* ay d GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists KIOHMOND, 11*413. saratln Harlteultare wheal wrltla«. .MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS O— ■»— art. aeiMted Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 2S4 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The House for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN KaT~We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 3D 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 IV.. ROBINSON & 2 Winthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ™AOE *****-& J&jas only BOSTON Apr. it Rose. Am Beauty, Special 5°-< " " Fancy and Extra 35< " " No. i and culls *■< Russell 6.( Hadley I 6.< Mock, Key '■< Arenbere, Hoosier Beauty , 2.1 Ward, Hillingdon 2.< Killarney, Key, Taft 2.< Ophelia, Sunburst 1.1 Carnations 6.< Cattleyaa 5°-< Lilies, Longiflorum | 25.1 Lilies, Specioeum Call. Iris Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Pan.ies Daffodils Calendula Stocks Wallflowers Mignonette Sweet Peas Violet.-- Marguerite. Gardenias Adiantum Gladioli [ .. Asparagus Plomo.ua, & Spren. (100 Bchs.) 35 25.(0 to to to tp to to to to to 15 00 to 75.00 50.00 10.00 15.00 15.00 8.00 8.00 8.0c 8.00 8.00 8.00 75.00 35.CO 20.00 35.00 8.00 a 0.00 to to 3.00 4.00 i.OO 35.00 1.50 50.00 ST. LOUIS Apr. 7 50.00 to 60,00 30.00 12.00 to to 40.00 20.00 3.00 to 30.00 3 00 3.00 to to 30.00 23.00 10.00 3.00 3.00 to to to 13.00 8.00 8.00 3.00 to 12.00 i.oo to 5.00 60.00 to 75.00 13.00 to to 20.00 12.00 to 20.00 B.00 to 10.00 8.00 to 3.00 I.OO to to to 13.00 6.00 1.00 to to to 4.03 3.00 to to 4.00 t.oo -35 to to to .50 1.00 1 3. OO I500 to '.0 to *-5© 25.00 60,00 PHILA. Apr. 7 60.00 40.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 3-oo 3.00 3.00 500 50. so IO.O) 12. CO IO.OO ■OO S.OO 2.00 4.OO 75.OO 45.OO 20.00 3O,O0 30.OO IO.OO to, 00 8.00 73.00 33.00 30.00 15.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 6,oo 4. 00 I. CO ■ 50 • 73 30.00 1.00 6.00 ■ 3.00 1.00 1.50 40.00 3.00 50,00 to 73.00 J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAOO Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers ROSES. CARNATIONS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK Shipping orders have moat careful attention alway. William F. Hasting Co. Wholesale F"|. 5O8-570 WASHINGTON STREET rls-fcs BUFFALO. N. Y. April 12. 1919 HORTICULTURE 359 EASTER Be prepared for a record Easter. Have plenty of stock and be as- sured of having the best quality of Cut Flowers and Plants at t lie lowest possible prices by sanding your order to us. We will have the Largest Supply in New England of Valley, Peas, Rosses, American Beauties, Calla and Easter Lilies, Carnations, Violets, Orchids, Marguerites, Snapdragons, Bulbous Stock of all kinds and all other Seasonable Flowers. Memorial Day PATRICK WELCH MAGNOLIAS, CYCAS, ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS, RUSCUS AND A COMPLETE LINE OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES The best quality goods at the same prices extensively advertised on inferior stock. Send us your orders. 262 Devonshire Street BOSTON, MASS. WELCH BROS. CO. Phones Main 6267-5948 Flower Market Reports Roses have flooded the BOSTON market this week and the demand has fallen far short .of the supply. An unusually large supply of short stemmed Ameri- can Beauties are to be seen, but they move fairly well. Carnations have also been a feature in the market, the advance in price being due mainly to their excellent quality rather than to a scarcity of stock. Lilies still con- tinue to be scarce as does also lily of the valley. Bulbous stock is not over plentiful and violets are about done. Sweet peas are plentiful and in good demand. Business is normal, how- ever, but as a rule orders are not suf- ficient to make a general clean up. The week-end sales used CHICAGO up practically all the flowers in the market and left .a clean slate for the opening of the second week in April. Bright days bring out a big supply of stock and sudden drops of temperature and a cloudy spell reduce the supply agate, but the amount coming in the past week has been handled without a loss. Shipping trade is what kept the bal- ance, the demand being more steady than the local call. The middle of the week was quiet, giving wholesalers a WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - TRADE PRICES — Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra. " " No. i and culls.. . Russell Hadley E viler, Mock Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, HiUingdon Killarney, Key, Tait Ophelia, Sunburst Carnation* Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Callas Iris Lily of the Valley Snapdragon. Parties Daffodils Calendula Stocks Wallflowers Mignonette Sweet Peas Violets Marguerites Gardenias Adiantum Gladioli to \sparagusPlu. &Spren. (xooBhs.) 25.00 to 50.00 CINCINNATI Apr, 7 50,00 30.00 12.00 10.00 to. 00 15,00 4.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 6.00 60.00 25.00 75.00 40.00 33.00 35.oo 35.00 35.00 15.00 30.00 33.00 35.00 8.00 75.00 35-co 35.00 15.00 4.00 8.00 1. 00 3.00 3.00 6.co to to to to to to to in 30.OO 20.C0 8.00 I5.OO 2.00 5. CO 5.00 8.00 8.00 3.00 3. OO 3.OO I. OO CHICAGO Apr. 7 BUFFALO Apr. 7 PITTSBURG Apr. 7 50.00 35.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 4.00 20.00 15.00 18 00 3. CO 6.00 12.00 1. 00 to 1 .00 to 3.00 to to 1. 00 to 3.00 to 1. 00 to 1 .00 to T5-o° 40.00 30.00 40.00 40.00 35-eo 35.00 15.00 15 00 25. CO 8.00 40.00 25.00 20.00 4.00 8. o 30.00 3. OO 3.OO 6 00 a 00 4.00 3. CO 1.50 1. 00 1.00 20. OO 50.OO I.50 35.00 I50.OO 60.OO 4O.O0 IO. OS 6.OC 6.00 5-CO 6.00 4.OO 5 00 6.00 3-«° 60.0c 15.00 6 00 15.00 12,00 6.00 5.00 ■50 5-oo 3. CO 3.00 3.00 ■75 •75 1.00 15.00 1.0 10.00 35.oo 75-o° 50.00 20. CO ao.oc 10,00 8.00 15.00 6.00 IS.OO 12.00 6.0c 75,00 20.00 10.00 30.00 15-00 10. CO 12.00 1. 00 6.00 6.00 5.00 60.00 tc [35.00 to 1 to 12.00 to 13.00 to l.oo to to to to to to to tc to 13.00 tO to 6 00 6.00 8.00 6.00 75-oo 15.00 4.00 .50 6, co s.oo 1.25 2.00 25.00 s.oo 12.00 50.00 to to to tc to to to 4 , 00 to ■75 to ■ 75 ^ 3. co to to to to 25.00 to 75.00 45.00 18.00 3c .00 30.00 20.00 15.00 i5-o° 23.00 8.00 00.00 35.0c 6.00 •75 6.00 1 50 1. 00 4.00 2.00 breathing spell. Roses cover all varie- ties and stock is of splendid quality, while carnations are to be had in ex- tra and in medium grades. Sweet peas are much in evidence at some, hours of the day but all are gone when five o'clock comes. There is a large varie- ty of miscellaneous stock but green is scarce. The market has an CINCINNATI adequate supply of stock at the time of this writing but indications are that 6y the time that Easter is here the supply will be somewhat shoi't of the demand. Business is holding up well and everything that comes into the (Continued on page 361) 360 E0 KT MULTURE April 12, 1919 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers K.w Address, 141 Wxt Mth Ht., NKW TOBK Telephone.: 1200, !I01. Madison Sqnin. — WM. P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335, Farrag-ut. Call and Inspect the Best Eatabllsinent In the Wholeaale Flower District JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicited 1'honf Fame-at MM WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 88th Street, New York Telephom*— t*«J-J*M Madison Square RiEOEL & H.EYER, inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST !Q!S NsVajEST* aatrt £i"V CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED fBONB{t08jFABRAaOT NEW YORK THE KERVAN CO Fresh Oat DeeorsttTe Krerrreena. Hlfhest Standard of Quality. Larg-eat Stock In America. Write for Illustrated Catalog of Greene and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLEH Brooklyn'* Fcramost and Beat WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE * First Clan Market r., a£ UT FLOWERS 3S Willonghby St Brooklyn it f M. C. FORD 121 Wost 28th St., NEW YORK fi wes, Finer HniiHii A Full Line of ALL CUT FLOWKBB. Telephone 8879 Farraciit. K. ALL IM "A LBID8R IS 1MB WHOI.BSVLB OVMISSION TRAD8 FOR OVER TH1RTT TEAKS" ROStS! I NA/AMT ROSES! Have a demand for more than I con suppty. Rose Orowert Call or Write- 118 West 28th St. IME^NA/ YORK TELIFHONK8 Farramt 167 and SOU J. J. CO AN, Inc. Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th Street, NEW YORK FarragutP54iTand 5891 Everything in Cut Flowers HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK T^aOpfetrBaM, 1 Rl SS-S7 Waat S6tl 10 Madiaaa SQaare sursicc L. ULABS, Treaaarar itroet Conelas ate eeHet»*« NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only First Pirt of Week tjaguiDioc Apr. 7 1919 ROSES AND CARNATIONS AmericanJBeauty, Special " Fancy and Extra ** No. i and culls . Russell. Hadley F.uler, Mock, Key ■ Arenberg. Hoosier Beauty Ward. Hillingdon Killamey, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst < Carnation* Last Part of Will ending Apr. 5 1919 25.00 10 50.00 10.00 to 33.00 3.00 to 10.00 4.00 to as. 00 4.00 to 50.00 3.00 10 15.00 2.00 to 10.00 a. 00 to IC.OO * .00 to 8.00 1.00 to 1 a. 00 2.00 to 6.00 25.00 10.0c 3.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 S.OO 2.00 40.CC 25.OC to.ee 20.0c 40.0c 15.0c 10. oc 10.0c 6.0c 1 2.0c 6. os WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We bare a numerous clientage of New York City buyer, and ska daataaU aat- oeede oar supply. This le eepealally tree of Bases. We nave every facility ana abnndant means and beat returns are assured far stock construed to ns. Address Tear Shipments te UNITED CUT FLOWER 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CO. Inc. D. J. Pappaa, Proa. RCED (SL KELLER 123 West 25tb St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our *«iai Designs, Baskets, Wire Werk & Novelties and are dealers in Decorative Glassware, Growers ud-i Florists' Requisites Boston Floral Supply Go. $47-367 Cambridge St., Boston SHOW ROOMS, 15 Otis Street and 96 Arch Street Headquarters for CYCAS, BASKETS. WIRE DESIGNS and WAX FLOWERS PALMS TO HIRE: For decora- lions at reasonable rates. Many will find it cheaper and better to avail themselves of our stocks rather than baying outright. Write, phone or wire. AUGVST WAN.1EK, J613 Le- high Ave., Philadelphia. Specialist. Flowers and Decorations. Auto Service. ROBERT DYSART CERTIFIED PUBUC ACCOUNTANT Simpie methods of correct aceeontian* especially adapted for florists' ana. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED 40 STATE STREET . . BOSTON Telephone Main H When writing Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture April 12, 1919 H 0 R T T C IT L T U R E 361 HENRY M. ROBINSON 8 CO., Inc., BOSTON, MASS. CUT EASTER LILIES Place your orders with us now for immediate and Easter deliveries As we handle the stock of over one hundred of the best growers in New England, we are prepared to fill all orders promptly and satisfactorily. We have hundreds of satisfied customers, and we feel certain that we can please you. We can supply the following varieties of flowers in best qualities at lowest prices: American Beauty, Sunburst, Ward, Ophelia, Hoosier Beauty, Hadley, Black Beauty, Richmond, Scott Key, Milady, Maryland, Stanley, Pink Killarney, White Killar- ney, Russell, Mock, Montrose. CARNATIONS — Ward, Matchless, Enchantress, Enchantress Supreme, Pink Delight, Benora, Beacon, Harry Fenn, Rosette, Morning Glow. VIOLETS — SWEET PEAS— Valley; Orchids; Primroses; Gardenias; Wall Flowers; Mig- nonette; Marguerites; Pansies. JONQUILS (Single and Double). TULIPS— La Reine; Murillo; Paper White Narcissus; Callas; Snapdragon; Cornflower. GREENS — Asparagus Sprengeri; Adiantum; Smilax; Wild Smilax. ROSES HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., Inc., WHOLESALE FLORISTS '• WINTHKOr IS«{IAKK :i! OTIS STKKET Boston, Mass. Telephones Main. 2439— 2616—2617— 2G18 Fort Hill 25290 MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF FLORISTS' SUUULIKS— 1IAKDY CUT FVKRGREENS Unknown customers please give reference, or cash with order. Flower Market Reports NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealer* Only {Continued from page 359) market cleans up (airly well. The supply of roses is good and meets with an active demand. Carnations are fairly plentiful and are cleaning up, although during the early part of last week there was a surplus of them. The lily supply is good and promises to be good for Easter but orders for them are coming in strong and the chances are that the entire supply for Easter will be sold before the time arrives. Sweet peas are fairly plenti- ful. As a whole they are of a good quality. Snapdragon, tulips, daffodils, freesia, iris and Narcissus Poeticus may be had. Other offerings are or- chids, mignonnette, stocks, forget-me- not, pansies, calendula and wallflower. Carnations jump- PHILADELPHIA ed up a little towards the end of the week and were bringing from two to three cents more. These were easily the most skittish proposition on the market and no one seemed to know just where things stood. Pretty good roses got only about the same prices as pretty good carnations — which is an unusual situation. The most rea- sonable explanation seems to be that carnations are a bit off crop for the MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum- Lilies, Speciosum- • • Callas •••• Ir Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Panaiea ■ • ■ • D aff odils Calendula Slock* Wallflower. Mignonette Sweet Peas Violets- • Marguerites Gardenias Adiantum Gladioli Asparagus Plumosus. & Spren f 100 bunches) . Last Part if Walk indiitg Apr. 5 1919 ao.oo CO 50.00 10.00 10 to 15.00 8.00 10 to 25.00 l.OO to 4.00 5,oo to to to 16.00 l.OO to to to to 4.00 l.OO to 4.00 ,flo 10 ■So 1.50 10 4.00 13. tO to 35.00 to 1.00 to 15.00 to 25.00 First Part ol Wiek beginning Apr. 7 ISIS 20.00 to 50. CM le.oc to to ao.co 8.00 to to ■ 5.00 1.00 10 4.00 8.CO to to to 16.00 1.00 to to to to 4-o«. 1.00 to j.oo • •5 to • 50 1.00 to 4.00 12.00 to 35.CO to I.OC to 25.0c time being. Prospects for Easter seem to be very good. How to ensure getting enough to fill the orders seems to worry the plant and flower men this year more than how to find a market for everything in sight. Business during the ROCHESTER past week has been very good with an abundance of material. Large quan- tities of flowers were sold for decorat- ing the homes of returning soldiers and furnishing bouquets for the offi- cers during the parade. Roses anil violets are of good quality and meet the demand. Callas are good and fair- ly plentiful. Carnations are in abun- dance and move well. Sweet peas are of excellent quality and are bringing a better price for the longer stemmed. Snapdragon in long and short stems are very popular. Lily of the valley is good and sells well. Forgetmenots, calendulas, wallflower, baby primrose, pansies and schizanthus are popular in mixed boxes of flowers. Some very good potted genista, rhododendrons, rambler rose bushes, lilac, azaleas and hydrangeas bring good prices. Smilax. leucothoe and asparagus are in good supply. 362 HORTICULTUEE April 12, 1919 CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK m World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS WHY? A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. The past week market ST. LOUIS was crowded with all kinds of flowers. Sweet peas were abundant, but at time of writing the supply has shortened. Carnations and roses are plentiful. Violets are about over. The plant men are very busy and their season has now fairly started. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. Providence, R. I. — Henry J. Doll, 969 Douglas avenue, addition. Tulsa, Okla.— Maxwell & Co., five houses. Indianapolis, Ind. — Roepke Floral Co., two houses each 30x110. Lincoln, Nebr. — Eiche Floral Co., four Moninger houses, completed. Rockland, Me. — The Tolman green- houses on Broad street have been pur- chased by N. B. Allen. PATENTS GRANTED. 1,279,597— Rake, Fred D. Simpson, Lone Grove, Okla. 1,279,704— Garden implement, Eber Atkins Jones, Rosedale, Kansas. 1,279,853 — Grading machine, Elias K. Enebo, Minneapolis, Minn. 1,280,164— Cultivator blade, Samuel Clemens, Hennepin, 111. 1,280,353 -- Cultivator, John W. Wright, Brainard, Nebr. 1,280,468— Seed planter. William A. Hicks, Chillicothe, 111. 1,280,545 — Cultivator, Charles T. Ray, Louisville, Ky. 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 & SlfiGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. O. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BULBS C. KEUK A SONS, HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all description!. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St C ANNAS For the best Up-to-Date Cannas, get new price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillabury'e Carnation Staple, 1000 for 36c; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY. Qalesburg, 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Strong rooted cuttings of Oconto, Har- vard, Glow, Razer, Polly Rose, Yondota, Helen Lee, Chieftain, Chrysolora, and all standard sorts. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Ready now. Order today. I. M. RAYNER, Greenport, N. Y. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grlnnell. $10.00 per clump. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONBY, 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 Hat of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. GLASS. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. GOLD FISH Gold flah, aquarium planta, snalla, cas- tles, globea, aquarium, flsh gooda, neta, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT, Breeder, 4815 D St., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price Hat. IRIS Iris E. S. W., a very pale, delicate rose purple flower crowning the often four foot stalk giving a distinguished air of unusual refinement. Excellent shape and growth. 30 plants, $25.00. Plan to select a Seedling to introduce. THE GLEN ROAD IRIS GARDENS, Wellesley Farms, Mass. ORCHIDS HASSALL A CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Soutbgate, London, England. Catt- leyaa and Laello-Cattleyaa our specialty. One trial order solicited. PEONIES Peoniea. The world'a greatest collection, 1200 aorta. Send for Hat. C. BET8CHER. Canal Dover, O. SWEET PEAS Just Arrived, crop 1018 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 roBe pink with light wlnga. Write for further particulars. JULIUS ROEHR8 CO., Rutherford, N. J. SPHAGNUM MOBS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baBketa alwaya on hand. LAOEK A- HURRBLL, Summit N. J. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for immediate effect; also Climbing Rosea. J. H. TROY, Mount HlaaarUk Nor sery, New Itochelle, N. T. WIRE WORK WILLIAM B. HEIL8CHHRS WIR» WORKS, 264 Randolph 8t, Detroit, Ml<* HELP WANTED WANTED: Outside Foreman, young or niiclille aged man who is willing to locate near New York City, one who knows trees, shrubs and hardy plants to take charge of place and wait on customers. Address M. A. W., care HORTICULTURE. WANTED— A bright, Intelligent and in- dustrious young man of neat appearance, for general greenhouse work in a retail place. Wages $25.00 per week to begin with ; willing to increase this, to one who is a good worker and quick at potting, also showing ability. Steady position. References required. Address P. M. OLM, Bath, Me. FOR SALE FOR SALE — A large, increasing and profitable retail flower business that has !"■•'" establish! i IS years in the growing city of Peabody. The office or shop is 20 x 28 and contains more essential equip- ment than most stores in the large cities. A greenhouse, opening from the store, en- ables the display and keeping of plants. An Investigation will prove that the stand and patronage is a splendid opportunity. J. M. WARD & CO., 47 Warren St., Pea- body, Mass. Horticultural Books Far Sole by HORTICULTURE PUBLISMINS CO. Chrytaathemaja Maanal BUner D Smith a*M The Chrysanthemum. Herring- ten w CramiriW CaraatUa Cottar*. Dick LW Commercial Boa* C alter*. Holmes u» Violet Cultare. Galloway LW Greenhorn* Oeaetraettea. Taft.. LM Sweet Pea* aa t* Date. Kerr... LW Float Prop»a »«I.n, Groeaheao* aad Nimry Practise. Kalma.. LW Plul PrulBC. Kalna LW Book of Uardoa FUu. Hambltn. t.M ludinH DeaitB. Hubbard.... •,♦» The Art of Outdoor Rose Grow- ing. Tbomaa tee The Heme Veg-eaable Garde*. Krnhm l *» Vegetable GaraeaUr. K. L. Watte LM Parooas oa Ta* Rose LW Prlaclplee of Flarienltare. S. A. Whit* LW Foaadatlons of America*. Grape Cnltar*. Mnnson tae Float Materials of Decorative Gardealaa". Treleaae LW Arlotocrate ef the Garden. Wtl- eo» IN Bailer's Cyclopedia of Horticul- ture, 8 volumes April 12, 1919 HORTICULTURE 363 i'm t i i nin mini imi muni iimimiiim iiiiiuiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiltiiiiiiiiiiiiiinii llilliiiitlliilllllllllllllliltl in i r t iiiiilHimilltiiMiiiiiiiiiiHiimiimimiiiiiiiiiitiiitmt'r GREENHOUSE SPECIALTIES Safety CO, Economy HEATING No Ammonia Used KROESCHELL Boilers are making the must wiiiHltTful greenhouse boating record in the world. Florists who nave naed other makes ar nstantl; giving the KROESCHEI/L the highest praise. 13,468,320 sq. ft. »f glass was equipped with KROESCHELL Boilers during the past Ave years. KROESCHELL BROS. COMPANY KROESCHELL BROS. ICE MACHINE COMPANY 466 West Erie St., CHICAGO, ILL. REFRIGERATION The high efficiency and low cost "C operation place the Kroescheli System <>f Refrigeration in the foremost rank for gi nhouse use. Our System "f Refrigeration and Cooling is easily in- stalled perfect c tro] of temperature and absolute safety insured no ammo- nia used for this system. .tun i mm i nullum i n I in tun mi inn mini mini luiimiuuuuuuuiiiiiiiii IIIIIIUUIIUIUI iiiiuuimiiiuin Specify Advance material for your new house. Fair and square business methods and dollar for dollar values. Our specialty — Sash Operating Device and Greenhouse Fittings. Write for catalogue and new price list. ADVANCE CO. Richmond, Ind. A STAC A For GieMfimi Claziftf USE IT NOW F. 0. PlERtt CO. II W. MOMWW NEW TOOK 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. 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 Rork Bottom Prices. PARStlELSKY BROS. Inc. Johnaon. Stewart and Tarlek Ave*., Brooklyn, N. T. NIKOTEEN P"or Spraying \PHIS PUNK For Fumigating Ask Your Dealer Pot It. IHCOTIHE MFG. Cft ST. LOUIS 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 IS in. 2.75 30.00 237.50 SO 16 in. 2.25 26.00 195.00 411 14 in. 1.90 22.00 168.75 SO 12 in. 1.50 15.00 110.00 Ml 10 in. .95 10.50 77.50 70 8 in. .75 8.25 62.50 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.f *"**■ rMs- M* Mi fa'"* 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. )raer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break tha glass in Iriving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts Ybe Peerless Glazing Poir Is patented. Nootherslike , it. Order from your dcale or direct from us. 1000, »c. postpaid. | Samples free. HENRY A. DREEtt.l 714 Chestnut Street} Philadelphia. "■H»W H. HEISTAD LANDSCAPE GARDENING ROCKPORT, ME. WE ABE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free from Bubbles I 'inform In Thickness PAINTS and PUTTY Greenhouse White Ki&Y.SS Florists Prefer It will pay yon to get oar estimate*. theDWELLE-KAISER" 251 Elm Street BUFFALO, N. T. LANDSCAPE GARDENER JamesXacGre3or Braintree.Mass. SUGGESTIVE DRAWINGS FURNISHED FOR EVERY .THING. ESTIMATES GIVEN. Whenr Writing to Advertisers Kindly Mention HORTICULTURE 364 II 0 RT I C ULTURE April 12, 1919 'It Re-opening of Offices (PL (Mi BOSTON Little Bldg. PHILADELPHIA Land Title Bldg. If? "V^ OU will welcome the news that our Boston office is open again. We have also opened our Phila- delphia office again. We are ready to give you some very attractive figures on houses for Spring delivery. When we say attractive, we mean just that. Most of the materials were bought at before-the-war prices. It seems only fair to us that you should share this benefit. Of course, there is a limit to the supply. A fact that means prompt action. m ffi ^ ®^1 £9 Builders of Greenhouses and Conservatories Sales Offices IRVINGTON, N. Y. NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO BOSTON ALBANY CLEVELAND TORONTO MONTREAL Irvington, N. Y. Factories Des Plaines, 111. St. Catharines, Canada mil m^i bf>r. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXIX APRIL 1 19, 1919 No. 16 THE NEW POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS Sweet Peas CHRISTMAS GOLD NOVEMBER PEARL ^^^■f? l^^fth^H ''''"' faster will BECKY McLANE MK. have some wonder- THE NEW SINGLES BWB8B IB- <*S? fully choice varieties of Sweet Peas, extra MRS. E. M. HORNE MOLLY WHITMORE ^BMB*?* j4& jStff' ' ~i*7 1 good quality. PEGGY BULKELEY ^^^B V "fBHr ' * $1.00, $2.00 and THE NEW ANEMONES \ $3.00 per 100 VOLUNTEER PINK LADY Everything •" Cut Flower », AND J^HBf" ^HH Plnntw, (ireeiiN, Kibbonn and Supplies. THE NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM GOLDEN MISTLETOE BUSINKSS HOURS: 7 A. M. to 5 P. M. Are our offerings of the year ipip S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. NE1 117 \ The Wh Also a tine lot of OTAKSA at same prices. C. U. LIGGIT, gas Bulletin1 BidK. Philadelphia, Pa. IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that is well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES WhoUtah and Retail NORTH ABKSK3TON, MASS. BOBBIN* & ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are subscribers te the NuiMi'i Fund for Market Development, also "Bar It With Flowers" Publicity Caaapalara. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED NEW CROP, CLEANED. LATH-HOUSE GROWN. NOW READY TO SHIP. 1,000 or more seeds $2.00 per 1,000 6,000 or more seeds 1,75 " 10,000 or more seeds 1.60 " Delivered free anywhere in United States or Canada upon receipt of remittance. McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers Street, New York 25,000 or more seeds $1.40 per 1,000 50,000 or more seeds 1.S0 " H. HEISTAD LANDSCAPE GARDENING ROCKPORT, ME. 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, H.h Page Advance Co 387 Allen, J. K 3S4 American Bulb Co 360 American Fores- try Co 3T.i Anderson, S. A . .3si Aphinc Mfg. Co. 378 Barrows. II. II . .307 Hay State Nur- series 867 Bobbink & At- kins 367 Boddington Co., Inc., A. T 377 Bolglano & Son. 366 B o a t o n Floral Supply Co 384 Breck, .]. & Sons. 366 Breitmeyers, J. Sons 880 Budlong. J. A.. .382 Bunvard. A. T. . .380 Burnett Bros 366 Kurpee, W. A. & Co 366 Carter's T< Seeds. Inc Chillis. J Lewis .... Page Clarke, It. Sons.. 380 Coan, J. J 384 Cooke, Geo. H...380 Conard & Jones. 375 Cowee, W. J 382 Craig Co., Kobt.3U7 Danker 380 Dards 380 Dreer, II. A 387 Dunlop, John H.381 Dysart, K 384 Edwards Folding Box Co 382 Kim City Nur- series 375 Farquhur, it ,v J. Co 366 Fengar. E. W. . ..".07 Ford, M. C 384 Ford, W. P 384 Froment, n K..384 Galvin, Thus. F.381 Gasser Co.. .T. M.3S1 Graham & Son, A 381 (irakelow. Cbas. II SSI Grey & Co . T. .1.30t> C.Uile Bros. Co... 380 Page Hart, Geo. B....382 Heistad, H 367 Hentz & Nash... 384 Hess & Swoboda.381 Hews & Co., A. H 380 Hill Co., E. G...382 Hill, D. Nursery Co 375 Howard, W. D..373 Irwin, R. J. .300 Johnston Bros... 380 Easting, W. F. Co 382 Kelway & Son. ..360 Kervan Co 384 Enoble Bros 381 Kroescuell Bros.3S7 Kuebler, W. H..S84 Kottmiller 380 Lemon Oil Co... 378 Liggit. C. U 367 Lord & Burnham Co 364 MeHutchison Co. 339 Marshall, W. E. & Co 300 Page McKenzie, Johu.3Sl Michell, H. F. Co.377 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 382 Murray, Samuel. 380 Nicotine Mfg. Co.387 Niessen, Leo Co. 382 N. Y. Botanical Gardens 373 Palmer, W. J. & Son 381 Park Floral Co.. 381 Parshelskv Bros. 387 Penn the Florist.380 Pennock, S. S. Co 305 I'ino-Lyptol Chemical Co.. .378 Pierce Co., F. 0.387 Pierson, A. N...365 Pierson, F. K...365 Pulverized Ma- nun- Co 378 Randall Flower Shop 381 Reed & Keller. . .384 Reidel & Meyer. 384 Reld, Edw 382 Reuter, L. 3. Co. 368 Page Rice & Co., Je- rome B 366 Robinson, Henry M. Co 384 Robinson. II. M. & Co 382 ltoehrs, .1. Co. . . .375 Roland. Thomas. 383 Rosery, The 380 Ross, P. M 381 Sclinltheis, An- ton 30S Sheridan, W. P.. 384 Siebrecht, Geo. C.38J Siggers .^ Sin gers 386 Skidelskv. S. S. & Co 366 Smith, Bl r D. ,V Co 367 Smith, W. & T. Nursery Co.. . .375 Smith, The Flor- ist 881 Smith & Kellers Co 381 Smyth, Wm. J.. .381 Stumpp, G K. M.380 Page Stumpp & Wal- ter. 868 Thorliurn. .1. M. & Co 366 Totty. Cttaa, H. .368 United Cut Flow- er Co 384 Vincent. R.. Jr. & Sons Co 365 Wauls. For Sale. etc 386 Warb niton 381 Weber, K. «' 381 Wilson 380 Wood Bios 381 W liuoiit Nur series 375 w Iruff, S, D & Sons 366 Sfoniig, a l, 384 Young. John 384 Zeeh & Mann 382 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS by advertising your good} in iht Horticulture Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI CITY THAT PAYS. 368 II 0 li T 1 (J U L T U B E April 19, 1919 MASSACHUSETTS FORESTRY ASSOCIATION The Massachusetts Forestry Associ- ation is in hearty accord with the edi- toral which appeared in the March number of "American Forestry" the official magazine of the American For- estry Association. We believe that the facts and arguments contained in this editoral should be brought before the people of the State in order that for- estry in Massachusetts may not be re- tarded through unwise legislation. The Editorial follows: Reorganization in Massachusetts Forestry in Massachusetts is facing the problem of reorganization. The Constitution provides that all of the State's activities, now numbering some 110 departments, must be re- organized into not more than 20. The wisdom of such a provision is not a subject of debate since the matter is settled. It remains to determine what will become of State forestry in the scramble. The answer depends upon the at- NEW BEGONIA MRS. M. A. PATTEN (IIAKK PINK SPORT OF BEGONIA Gloire de Chatelaine.) This sport of the well known Chatelaine Is a beauti- ful shade of dark pink, bordering on a brilliant scarlet, which is even more in- tense when planted out in the summer. As easy to grow as Chatelaine, identical In every respect except color. Strong, vigorous grower. 2 in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Delivery May 1919. L. J. REUTER CO. Plant Brokers 829 Waverly Oaka Road, Waltbam, Mas*. ERICAS FRAGRANS MELANTHERA, OVATA, PRES. FELIX FAURE, REGERMINANS, TRANSLUCENCE. Out of S Id. and SVj in., ready for repotting in 4' . in. and 5 in. pots. $35.00 per 100. ANTON SCHULTHEIS COLLEGE POINT, L. I. CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS MADISON, IM. J. titude which the people of Massachu- setts take toward State forestry and their estimate of its relative impor- tance in the general scheme of things. First, is forestry of sufficient impor- tance in the economic welfare of the State to merit a separate organiza- tion as one of twenty departments? Second, if not, what combination will give the best results for forestry and for the public? The handicap under which forestry as a public policy has suffered in this country is a surprising lack of fore- sight and comprehension of what it means in the economic life of the aver- age man. Prices of wood products go up at a rate faster than that of other commodities, and the public grumbles and seeks for evidence of a lumber trust, when the cause lies in the de- nuded hills at their own doors and the freight bills on Oregon fir. Hindsight may be better than foresight. Many a bankrupt can understand the causes tor his failure after it happens. We are steadily bankrupting our forest in- dustries and riotously expending the inheritance of nature, which we did not produce Meanwhile there ap- pears in our press such articles as "Timber's Horn of Plenty," in the Literary Digest, which lulls our senses to sleep by remarkable perversions of facts regarding the abundance of our timber supplies. Three-fifths of the State's area un- suited for agriculture, but capable of producing 2,000,000,000 feet of timber annually, and with manufacturing in- dustries dependent for their continu- ance on home-grown timber and a lum- ber industry capable of employing per- manently 30,000 men; with streams furnishing water power of tremendous value to her chief industries, and de- pendent absolutely on stream regula- tion through maintenance of forest cover; with the scourge of the gypsy and brown-tail moths and the white pine blister rust calling for the united efforts of all organized forces to pre- vent the complete destruction of both forest and shade trees, the State of Massachusetts still hesitates whether to put State forestry as one of her 20 departments. Yet this department is now nineteenth in point of appropria- tion and number of employees among the 110 branches of the present govern- ment. Perhaps it is because the work of this department has scarcely begun, and for lack of actual demonstration of results, that the department is looked upon as a minor branch of the State's activities. In other words, foresight is to be eliminated in this reorganization of Massachusetts State Forestry, and the departments are to be crystallized ill their present form. That is just the reason above all others which demands a separate organization for State forestry. It is NOT established — the tremendous need for rapid expansion is clear to all who have true foresight. How is the average citizen ever to be brought to realize his need and to support the economic program of reforestation, fire protection and regulated timber cutting unless the State Department of Forestry is free to expand this edu- cational work and its demonstrations of practical results? And if one thing has been clearly demonstrated in our State governments, it is the fact that when forestry departments are subor- dinated as a minor branch of a large organization, the scope of the forestry work becomes limited to the ideas, not of the forester, who comprehends the situation, but to some game warden, agricultural commissioner, or high- way engineer, who provides first for what he does comprehend and permits forestry to gather the crumbs which fall from his table. The future of State forestry in Mass- achusetts is in the balance. Pennsyl- vania's wonderful progress in forestry followed a reorganization which cre- ated the Department of Forestry as a separate organization in 1901. Massa- chusetts cannot afford to overlook the task ahead, for there will come a time when camouflage and evasion of eco- nomic facts will no longer be accepted by the citizens of the Commonwealth, and they will ask, "Why are not these things done, and what has the State Forestry Department been doing to en- lighten us and to protect our welfare?" The answer will be: "In 1919 the citi- zens of Massachusetts did not consider the State Forestry Department of suffi- cient importance to stand alone and bear its own responsibility for success or failure. You placed us under another department, and we have been power- less to grow to the measure of our responsibilities. The fault rests on your shoulders." These are the questions to be met in the next few weeks by the great and general court of Massachusetts, which is trying to reach a wise solu- tion of her problem. May we hope that they will have foresight and place the responsibility of the forestry program squarely on the shoulders of a sepa- rate Forestry Department. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture April 19, 1919 HORTICULTURE 369 GROWING AND FORCING HYDRANGEAS FOR EASTER In growing hydrangeas for Easter, a start must be made 14 months previous to that date, or during Janu- ary or February, according to the date on which Easter falls, by making cuttings of sucker-growths from the plants that are being forced, or, better still, from older plants which have been grown especially for the pro- duction of cuttings. The cuttings from such plants are growths which will not produce a flower that season, whereas with well-grown plants intended for Easter forcing, it is almost impossible to obtain a pure sucker growth or growth of any kind for the purpose of cut- tings without interfering with the balance of the plant. The cuttings are made in the usual way, and rooted in gentle bottom heat in a moderately warm house. When rooted they are placed in three-inch pots and grown for several weeks in a fairly warm house to give them a good start, after which they are placed in a cool house. The plants remain in this pot until the end of May or thereabouts, when they are placed in five-inch pots and grown in the gTeenhouse for a few weeks. Then they are plunged to the rims in frames for the balance of the summer. Early in September the pots are lifted, the bed lev- elled over and the plants set on the surface in order to better control the moisture condition of the soil. This is the beginning of the ripening-down process which is all important if satisfactory results are to be obtained. The plants from now on are watered only when it is necessary to keep them from flagging. Handled thus, they are gradually ripening down while it is still early fall. They are left in frames as late as it is safe to leave them, in the meantime being protected from frost. When the weather becomes too cold, the plants are housed in the coldest end of a violet house to finish ripening down, water being given as before — only when the soil is on the dry side. When all the leaves have dropped the soil is given a thorough soaking and the plants stacked up on the wall plate for the balance of the resting period. They could, however, be placed in a bulb cellar after all leaves have fallen, but certainly not before. During the resting period, the soil is never al- lowed to approach dryness. Depending upon the date of Easter, the dormant plants are started into growth from the middle of December until the first week in January by giving a temperature of 40 degrees. When they show signs of activity, an increase of from 5 to 10 degTees is given for about a week, after which a steady night tempera- ture of 60 degrees is maintained with a considerable increase by day according to the weather and careful ventilation. The plants make rapid growth the first six weeks, and one may think they are coming along too fast. This is just where some growers are apt to fool themselves, and is responsible for as many plants not being in on time. The experienced grower knows this, and is sel- dom, if ever, caught napping. It is mveh the safer and better plan to have them ahead of time, as in that case the plants can be finished off in a cooler temperature and will stand rougher handling, besides giving better satisfaction to the buyer. The reader will notice that the plants received no change of pot from the time they were potted the May previous, and yet the majority of the plants carry four, five and some six blooms with foliage as dark as is pos- sible with forced stock. As may be expected, plants to that size in such a small pot will require close attention to watering during bright weather, and also that some- thing more than water from the hose be given them. Feeding commences soon after the plants are started. This is given first of all in the form of a top-dressing. To make room for a top-dressing that will be of any service, the surface soil is loosened, removed and re- placed with fresh soil, into which a fertilizer composed of fine bone meal, dried blood and superphosphate has been mixed at the rate of a good-sized teaspoonful to each plant. Three weeks later, feeding in the form of a liquid cow-manure and nitrate of soda at the rate of a teaspoonful to a gallon is given alternately every second watering for a week or so, after which one or the other is given every time the plants are watered. Liquid ma- nure is withheld the last week on account of its dis- agreeable odor. As each plant reaches the stage when the blooms have taken on their proper color, they are removed to slightly cooler quarters, where a little shade is given during the bright part of the day. All plants are finally finished off in a temperature of 50 to 55 degrees. One of the questions which the reader may ask is, Why grow the plant in such a small pot? The chief reason is that the pot is quite large enough to maintain the young plants in good growing condition during the growing season, and sufficiently small that the entire soil is a mass of roots by early fall. Plants in this con- dition are in perfect shape for ripening down, as soil is more or less poor and the soil moisture more easily con- trolled. Hence ripening down is a simple but, as ex- perienced growers know, an all-important matter. The reason why plants are flowered in the same pot is that our particular trade calls for plants in pots that are more or less light to carry. Apart from that, however, I see no reason for shifting them into larger pots short- ly after they have been started into growth, unless be- cause they require less attention in watering, as feeding has to be done in either case with liquids with the same results. An article on hydrangeas would not be complete without touching on the "yellows." This is due, in my opinion, to plants not being properly ripened down early enough in the fall to allow a reasonable period of rest before being started into growth again. One is apt to get what may be termed a touch of the "yellows" on well grown plants, but this is not the true "yellows." The "yellows" is in evidence in the early stages, whereas this slight paleness does not show up for some time, and may be due partly to the forced conditions under which the plants are growing, but chiefly to the lack of nour- ishment in the soil. This is easily remedied by giving the liquid manures already mentioned. — Canadian Florist. 370 HORTICULTURE April 19, 1919 HORTICULTURE VOL. XXIX APRIL 19, 1919 NO. 16 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING ' CO. 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Beach 292 ADVERTISING BATES: Per Inch, SO inches to pace $1 -Ifi Discount on Contracts for consecutive Insertions, as follows : One month (4 times), S per cent.; three months (18 tines), IS per cent.; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (82 times), 10 per cent. Page and half page space, not consecutive, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year, In advance, fl.00; To Foreign Countries, (2.00; Ts Canada, tUd. ■ntered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Offlcs at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3. 1879. CONTENTS Page MASSACHUSETTS FORESTRY ASSOCIATION 368 GROWING AND FORCING HYDRANGEAS FOR EASTER 369 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS— National Pub- licity Campaign 371 HYDRANGEA MME. MAURICE HAMAR, Illustrated. 372 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— R. I. Horticultural Society Chrysanthemum Society of America — Florists' Tele- graph Delivery Association — Lancaster County Flor- ists' Association 374 Florists' Club of Washington 383 OBITUARY— Geo. C. Worthen— Henry D. Rohrer 375 ADVICE FOR BEGINNERS, Edward Williams 376 SEED TRADE— Seed Trade with European Countries. 377 BETTER FRUIT FOR NEW ENGLAND, M. G. Kains. 378 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: St. Louis 378 Rochester, Chicago, Philadelphia 379 DURING RECESS— Florists' Club of Washington 380 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Rochester, Philadelphia 383 Boston, St. Louis, Chicago, New York 385 MISCELLANEOUS: Forcing Bulbs with Electric Lights 372 Some Attractive Laburnums 373 Fertilize the Garden 373 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 377 Patents Granted 378 The Buyer That Was a Little Too Shrewd 379 Sanguinaria Canadensis 385 The Massachusetts Horticultural So- A notable ,.j,,tv ]las decided to hold an Orchid flower show Show next year which will open on Wednesday, March 24th. This will bring it three days after the closing of the S. A. F. Flower Show in New York and it will close a week before Easter so that trade exhibitors from a distance will be able to attend to their exhibits in Boston per- sonally without interference with the New York Show or their Easter work. An elaborate prize schedule is now being prepared with an allotment of four thousand dollars for the orchid classes. Prizes will be offered for seasonable bulbs and other plants. Preliminary sched- ules will be ready in a few weeks and may be had on application to the Secretary of the Society, Mr. Wm. P. Rich, Horticultural Hall, Boston. Nurserymen and florists who have had Exorbitant plants come from Holland this season freight rates }iave been compelled to pay to the Hol- land America Line rates of freight which appear to us to be unwarrantably high. We can- not see why such rates, even under present conditions should approximate nearly four times what prevailed before the war. The only alternative the importer has at present, is to route his shipment via Antwerp by the Cunard Line, which now has transatlantic service with that port. It is also announced that the Cunard has despatched a steamer from New York which will call at Eotterdam as well as Antwerp and it is understood that the port of Eotterdam will hereafter be regularly visited by steamers of that line. It is decidedly to the interest of importers to encourage Cunard competition rather than to continue with a line which has practiced extortion in its excessive freight charges. Everyone owning a suburban or country Conifers home wants to have at least conifers for to cost more the sake of their cheery green foliage during the winter months. The propa- gation and growth of conifers to salable size takes about three times the length of time necessary to get most of the deciduous shrubs to a like stage and the cost consequently of producing them is correspondingly increased. Then, too, the production of conifers in this country has not kept pace with the production of flower- ing shrubs so that there is relatively little stock of the former on hand. It will be impossible, owing to the new quarantine embargo, to obtain them in anything like the quantities that they have been used in the past. Their use must be of necessity diminished and inevi- tably their price will go up. One redeeming feature in the situation will be that such conifers as we get of home production will be of the more hardy types since it will not pay growers to attempt many of the half- hardy kinds which heretofore have been imported from Holland. The Japanese yews are perhaps the most sat- isfactory of all our dwarf conifers, being extremely hardy although of very slow growth. Retinospora pisofera and its drooping form R. filifera are also very desirable and have been found more hardy than most of the other retinosporas. The hardier forms will of course be those most extensively grown, but it will take decades to pro- duce at home a sufficient supply. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS AND CORRESPONDENTS Owing to delays in second-class mail deliv- ery, beginning April 23, HORTICULTURE will go to press on Wednesdays instead of Thurs- days, as heretofore. All copy must reach this office on or before Wednesday noon of each week. April lit. 19W II 0 KT I c r LT v 1; E SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. Our Promotion Bureau now has available a new series of electrotypes featuring the large advertisements running in sixteen national magazines, covering April and May. Florists who have not received a copy of the "broad- side" describing these new aids, should make application for one at once. In the same publication is described the new series of lantern slides for use in moving picture theatres. The first series is still in supply and is well augmented by the new set. Combined, the two series cover several important phases of the florists' business. "Moth- er's Day," and "Memorial Day" are in- cluded in the combination, and the slides feature the sentiment of these days perfectly. Our Bureau has many times been congratulated upon the quality of these slides, and their distribution has been large. The name and address of a purchaser appears on each slide, and the price is $2.00 per set, or $4.00 for the combination of eight slides. Preparations for Easter should not be an excuse for lack of interest in the campaign. It is not to be supposed for one moment that there is a florist in this big country who is not familiar with the work of the campaign, or the beneficial results accruing from it. Yet there are thousands who have not yet subscribed a penny to the Compaign Fund which is providing so much. Our committees are trying to raise this year $100,000, which is not more than $5.00 per capita of those engaged In our industry as proprietors of es- tablishments— split into monthly pay- ments this would be less than 50c. per month, the price of three good cigars, say. Just read this letter, received by the Secretary, from a southwestern florist and covering a remittance: "The writ- er, now in his 70th year feels he hasn't many more pleasant summers to spend In the field of the florist game, but is a well wisher to the calling. He is living on the ground where the first commercial greenhouse in the state was built in 1845. "Say it with Flow- ers" is certainly the greatest slogan ever used. We are like small potatoes in old Ireland — no big things. We read through the trade journals of the great work you are doing. Let us. as small potatoes, thank you." It is the support of the "small potatoes" we want particularly. Through this campaign such will have a chance to grow into large tubers. They are not asked to subscribe any- thing beyond their means, and there is no criticism. If a florist feels he can only subscribe $5.00 or $6.00 a year, why not send it. He not only registers the fact that he is a "real" American florist, eager to boost any movement which promises good to his profession, but he endorses the work of those who are giving of their time and ability to a common cause. We have room for a very large number of small potatoes — and we want them. John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Review of the work of the examin ing committee for the season of 1918. Exhibited by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich., at Cincinnati; Uvalda, white pompon, 90; Leilah, pink pom- pon, 86; Pomona, white anemone, 95; Sun Glow, yellow inc., 86; Artisan, white Jap., 82; Cheyenne, Bronza Jap., 83; White Gem, white pompon, 90; Buena, bronze pompon, 89; Titanic, white inc., 90; Silver Ball, white inc., 90; At Chicago, Uvalda, 90; Leilah, 91; Ouray, Maroon pompon, 91; Vasco, yellow pompon, 91; Cometo, pink pom- pon, 95; Pomona, 95; Sun Glow, 92; No. 114-4-16, white inc., 83; Artisan. 91; Cheyenne, 92; White Gem, 96; Buena, 92; Titanic, 89; Silver Ball, 85; Victory, white inc., 87; Loyalty, yellow inc., 88. E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Tnd., Cele- bration, yellow inc., 91; Delight, Pink Jap. reflex, 92. Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Associa- tion, Morgan Park, Chicago, 111.; No 4. 1916, yellow inc., 91; No. 1, 1916, rink inc., 90; No. 28, 1916, bronze Jap., 88; No. 20, 1916, white Jap, 92. Alex. Robertson, Montclair, N. J., Mrs. Edwin H. Bennett, pink 'single, 85. Wm. Whitton, Greenwich, Ct., Green- wich, magenta single, 85; Alex. Clark- son, magenta single, 85; Alice, bronze single, 89; No. 3, red single, 78. Rodman & Sons, Brooklyn, N. Y., No. 4, bronze Jap., 82. Harry Ekas, Baltimore, Md., blush pink sport of Mrs. E. A. Siedewitz, blush pink inc., 87.7 Henry Schneckpepper, Glendale, L. I., light pink sport of MrB. E. A. Seidewitz, inc., 86. Davis Floral Co., Davenport, la., Mary' Louise, bronze inc., 79. E. H. Mazey, Minneapolis, Minn., Agnes Maxey, bronze pompon, 91. S. R. Cowey, Walpole, N. H., Radio, pink anemone, 90; Monadnock, yellow anemone, 90. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., Mil- dred Presby, pink single, 95; Lily Neville, white single, 94; Gloriana, bronze single, 89; Mrs. Charles Cleary, bronze red single, 89. Frank J. Coll, Haverford, Pa„ Mrs. J. Leslie Davis, pink inc., 91. Robert L. Dunn, St. Catherines, Ont., Robert E. Mills, yellow inc., at Chicago, 87; at New York, 86; at Boston, 89. The following varieties were regis- tered during the year: Victory, seed- ling white jap. inc., Elmer D. Smith & Co.; Mary Louise, bronze sport of Patty, Davis Floral Co.; January Gold, golden yellow sport of Mistletoe, L. M. Smith Quality Flower Co., Laurel, Del.; Dr. Hitch, white and lavender sport of January Gold, L. M. Smith Quality Flower Co. Chas. W. Johnson, Secy. Rochester is to share in some of the fruits of the exploration of E. H. Wil- son. Mr. Wilson brought back with him about three hundred new plants, shrubs and trees, the seeds of which will be distributed to several parks throughout the country including Rochester. .Mr. Wilson has brought from Korea new varieties of peas and crab apples, which will flourish in Northern States and also has a collec- tion of low ground covering ever- greens as well as some new varieties of birch, oak maple, fir pine, elm, cedar and spruce. 372 HORTICULTURE April 19, 1919 Hydrangea Mmb. Maubice Hamab. FORCING BULBS WITH ELECTRIC LIGHTS. Mr. Wheeler, the assistant in horti- culture and gardener at the New York State School of Agriculture, Morris- ville, has been carrying on an experi- ment with Tulip Bulbs to show the effect of electric lights on the same. One hundred-twenty bulbs were placed in a store room in the cellar after celery was removed and one electric light (40 candle power) was allowed to burn six hours a day. The experiment has been continued for three weeks and the bulbs have each pushed up two or three leaves and a flower book which is practically per- fect. No sunlight can enter the cellar so the growth has been due entirely to electricity. There is room for fifteen hundred bulbs in the cellar and all could be forced by means of the one light though two lights would probably be better. The cost of current for the experiment was ?.63, or double ($1.26) if two lights had been used. As greenhouses are filled to capacity early in the spring, it should be of great advantage to be able to force the bulbous plants in a cellar and the cost of electricity is probably a great deal less than the value of the space that would be necessary for the same plants in the greenhouse. The only difference between the normal plants and the electric grown plant is that the leave* of the latter are a lighter green. A great advantage in forcing the bulbs by electricity is that the flower can be held indefinitely. By subduing the light buds can be held from one to two weeks. The bulbs were grown at a temperature of 50 degrees F. The keeping qualities of the bloom seemed about the same as a normal flower except when placed in a warm room in strong sunlight the electric grown flower opened more rapidly. Though there is much chance for more experimenting along the same line, it seems as if enough has been ac- complished to at least show that elec- tricity may be used successfully as a commercial proposition under certain conditions. T. H. T., Morrisville, N. Y. April 19, 1919 HORTICULTURE 373 SOME ATTRACTIVE LABURNUMS. The Laburnums are among the most useful flowering trees, for they are perfectly hardy, thrive in many differ- ent kinds of soil and under very va- ried conditions, are suitable alike for large and small gardens, and give ex- cellent results in town and country. Moreover, they can be used for forc- ing in spring, although rather more difficult to deal with in that respect than many other subjects. Nor is it alone as ornamental trees that the Laburnums demand consideration, for, although the wood is small, it is among the most beautiful of all European woods when properly worked. It is very hard and close-grained, the heart- wood being dark brown Or simetimes nearly black, and the sap-wood yellow. When worked up and polished, it bears a resemblance to ebony, and can be used effectively for cabinet work, turnery, etc. At one period of our country's history it was used in addi- tion to the wood of the yew and one or two other trees for the manufac- ture of bows. Propagation of the species is so easly effected by seeds that there is no reason for adopting any other method, but the varieties and hybrids must be increased by grafting or bud- ding upon stock of the common kinds. Pruning is only necessary in the early stages to shape the trees; in fact, it is not advisable to prune old specimens if it can be avoided, for the wounds do not heal well. A word of warning is necessary regarding the poisonous character of the seeds and branches, for cases have been recorded of death or severe sickness among children and animals who have eaten the seeds or branches. The two best known are L. vulgare, the common Laburnum, and L. alpi- num, the Scotch Laburnum. The first named may be found at any height up to 30 feet, with a rather thin head of branches and a trunk sometimes a foot in diameter. The cylindrical racemes of flowers are up to 6 inches long and borne in May. There are many va- type. Alschingeri, however, differs in rieties, but few are superior to the the shape of the flowers; aureum has golden leaves; and pendulum, pendent branches. Such kinds as involutum, quercifolium and sessilifolium are dis- tinguished by their deformed leaves. The Scotch Laburnum flowers two or three weeks later than the common kind. Like the other species, it is a native of Central and Southern Eu- rope, and grows almost as tall, but is easily distinguished by its larger, darker-colored leaves and longer in- florescences. Of the two it is the bet- ter tree to plant. Of several varieties, grandiflorum and Latest and Longest are very distinct. The former pro- duces racemes 10 inches to 15 inches long, and in the latter case the inflor- escences are often 15 inches to 20 inches long. Autumnale is a variety that bears a second crop of flowers in autumn. Of several varieties that have been raised between these two species, the best is L. Watered, an ex- ceptionally free-flowering and vigor- ous tree which bears racemes of flow- ers up to 9 inches or 10 inches long. When only one Laburnum is wanted, this should be selected. L. Adamii is a very curious Labur- num, for it produces two distinct types of growth and three different kinds of flowers. It originated near Paris in 1825 as a graft hybrid after Cytisus purpureus had been grafted upon L. vulgare. The hybrid bears racemes of yellow flowers, racemes of purplish flowers, and patches of growth exactly like Cytisus purpureus, bearing sim- ilar leaves and flowers. Although less beautiful than an ordinary Laburnum, its singular appearance both when in and out of bloom makes it an inter- esting tree for the garden. — W. D., in The Garden. JmilllllllltHltliniimimimilllllllllllllimilllllllmimimllHIIUIirilllllimiNllllllf: INSTRUCTION IN GARDENING | I Practical instruction is offered In I = vegetable, flower and fruit gardening, f I greenhouse and nursery practice, to- § | gether with lectures, laboratory, field | 1 and shop work in garden botany, zoo- i = logy, pathology, landscape design, soils, = I plant chemistry and related subjects. I I The curriculum is planned for the = § education of any persons who would | | become trained gardeners or fitted to | | be superintendents of estates or parks. = = Students may be admitted at any time. | i Circulars and other Information will I § be mailed on application. 1 The New York Botanical Garden j | Bronx Park HEW YORK CITT | ^■niiiHHittiiiRulJiiiliiiliiimiiiiiimiiuiiiiiiiiiimiimiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiMiiiiii? Chrysanthemum Cuttings Major Bonnaffon, Chas. Razer, Oconto, Pacific Supreme and Clirysolora, ready April 1st, $2.50 per hundred. Also, Extra Strong Cuttings of Car- nation Matchless, $20.00 per thousand. W. D. HOWARD MILFORD, MASS. FERTILIZE THE GARDEN. Fertilizers mature the vegetables early, increase the yield, and Improve the quality. For the home garden, manure is the common fertilizer. It makes the garden soil open, deep and mellow, the proper condition for a soil hoed as much as the well cultivated garden is. However, according to W. A. Albrecht of the University of Mis- souri College of Agriculture, it is a poorly balanced plant ration, supply- ing nitrogen in abundance to develop the leaves and stems of the plant, but deficient in phosphorous, which is nec- essary for root, fruit and seed growth. Most soils are low in phosphorous and manure in the garden should therefore be supplemented by commercial fer- tilizers rich in this element of plant food. MVeri though manure may not solve the fertilizer problem complete- ly it is the best general fertilizer to use on the garden and should be used freely. The addition of some phos- phorus or commercial fertilizer, how- ever, is a paying practice. An application of well rotted horse manure at the rate of 10 to 15 tons per acre is not excessive. When pos- sible this should be supplemented by either a complete fertilizer or acid phosphate. Phosphate applied on the surface in the early spring at the rate of 3 to 5 pounds per square rod will improve general garden crops. Where complete fertilizers are used they may be varied somewhat to suit the vege- tables. For cabbage crops, roots, sweet corn, lettuce and other leaf crops a fertilizer labelled 3-12-2 or 3- 12-0 is recommended, to be applied at about the same rate as acid phos- phate. For potatoes, onions and early peas, which demand more potash a 2-10-4 might well be used, especially on the heavier clay soils well manured. The ammonia helps start the crops in the early spring before the soil is warm enough to liberate the needed plant food. The high content of phosphorio acid makes up the shortage in the soil, while potash is used on soils low in decaying organic matter and for crops demanding much of this plant food. Where the above fertilizers cannot be had, those with less ammonia may be used. The potash is not essential ex- cept on sandier or lighter soils. Phos- phorus is the first plant food to con- sider for any garden, regardless of the soil. Where less manure is used the rate of application may be increased to as much as ten pounds per square rod. The cost of fertilizer for the home garden will be small, and the money so spent gives big returns. H 0 R rr I C ULTU R E April 19, 1919 RHODE ISLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The April meeting was held in the Lecture Room of the Public Library, Providence, on Wednesday evening, April 16, 1919. Mr, Joseph J. Pills- bury, of the State Board of Agricul- ture, lectured on Insect Pests and Plant Diseases, and told how to con- trol insects and plant diseases which attack garden and orchard crops. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. The following timely advice was sent out from headquarters last week: Warning to F. T. D. Members. Be sure and make your telegrams for Easter orders plain and correct, read over twice before sending them. Be sure and get correct addresses. Do not encourage orders too small but do not deny F. T. D. Service to people who cannot afford more. Remember that in a great many parts of the country it is very hard to make deliveries of plants and cut flow- ers for less than $3.00 or $4.00 and have them be a credit to the sender as well as the florist who makes the de- livery. Be sure and acknowledge every order immediately after you receive it. Be sure and mail bill immediately after your Easter rush is over. Be sure and always state a price limit on your orders, you may be sell- ing a dozen roses for $3.00 and in some other town they may sell for $5.00 or $8.00 per dozen. Be sure and give the man who fills the order a chance to do his best, leave some leeway and tell your cus- tomer that the man at the other end will do his best. We have now eight hundred and fifty F. T. D. branch stores. THE LANCASTER COUNTY FLOR- ISTS' ASSOCIATION. Via trolley train and machine about forty of the craft met at the green- houses of Chas. M. Weaver, Ronks, Pa., and made a thorough inspection of the new early flowering sweet peas, the regular houses of sweet peas, the hovise of mignonette and the hundreds of thousands of pompon chrysanthemums in process of preparation for the fall crop in these houses. The early flow- ering sweet peas were from the Burpee collection, the result of crosses by Geo. W. Kerr and the quality of the flowers were a revelation to all of us. In addi- tion to this was the pleasure of Mr. Kerr's company in going through the houses and his pride in and love for his productions demonstrated an old time truth "the man who forgets self, and really loves his work is the man who gets to the top." Mr. Weaver furnished cigars for the crowd and the houses were fumigated en route. At 7 p. m. an adjournment was made to Elmer Weaver's greenhouses across the way where sweet peas are the main crop, carnations a close second and later on the peas will be followed by a crop of tomatoes. At 7.30 a supper was provided for the party by Elmer Weaver and served by the Ladies Auxiliary. About 8.30 the pres- ident rapped for order and announced the meeting open. After a bit of pre- liminary business Geo. W. Kerr read an interesting and instructive paper on the manner in which he produced the sweet peas we had just seen, and opened the eyes of our members to the possibilities of hybridization in a way that they never had presented in as at- tractive manner before. Visitors to the meeting were James L. Brown of Coatsville, Wm. Swayne, Edw. Marshall. Lawrence & Howard Thompson, Frederick Carey from Ken- nett Square and Geo. W. Kerr and S. S. Pennock of Philadelphia. The Ladies' Auxiliary met for a busi- ness session at the home of Mrs. Chas. M. Weaver and then after serving the lunch met in conjunction with the club. Mrs. A. M. Herr, president of the Aux- iliary, thanked the club for the privi- lege of being able to listen to such an interesting paper and hoped that we would have many more joint meetings so that they could learn more of their husband's business and some of the "husbands are guessing yet. A vote was taken as to the place to hold our next picnic and by a large majority Wild Cat was the chosen place. Wild Cat is a river resort above Marietta and has one of the most picturesque glens found any where and an observatory that gives one a view up and down the river for miles. It is nationally known by its being the home of the Wild Cat Club, a club that has membership in all parts of the United States and at its annual meet- ing they nearly all attend. After a vote of thanks being ten- dered the hosts and the Secretary in- structed to send Mr. Kerr a vote of thanks for his paper the meeting ad- journed to meet at the home of B. F. Barr in peony time, the date left to Mr. Barr and which will be announced later on. Axbert M. Hekk. CONNECTICUT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. A wonderful exhibit of schizanthus was made in the rooms of the Connec- ticut Horticultural Society on Friday evening, April 11th, H. R. Hurd, head gardener of the Vine Hill Farms, made the display and delivered a most inter- esting address on the culture of this delightful flower. He stated in part as follows: The schizanthus or "Butterfly Flower" also known as "The Poor Man's Orchid" is a herb imported from Chili, South America. There are about six species, most of which have cut leaves. The culture requires a light soil and the plants should be repotted often as the roots grow very fast. The red spider and the white fly are its worst enemies, and close attention is necessary to keep them under control. The schiz- anthus has a range of color as varied as a rainbow. There are four types: hybrids, Wisetonensis. Retussus, and Pinatusus. The hybrids are the larg- est. Wisetonensis is very popular, be- ing white with a yellow center and pink and brown. Retussus is very beautiful, having a great range of color and markings. Pinatusus has a very small bloom compared with the other varieties. The schizanthus should be more largely grown as it is very valuable as a cut flower, lasting two or three weeks in water, and is especially adapted for mixing with other flowers. The outlook for more flowers during the present season is brighter than tor several years. Everyone has been raising vegetables, eliminating flowers from their seed order, but this year few gardens will be complete without the flower section. The next meeting of the society will be held on Friday, April 25th, when the matter of a flower show will be brought up for discussion. Axfked Dixon, Secy. April 19. 1919 HORTICULTURE 375 Obituary George Carlton Worthen. George Carlton Worthen of Lexing- ton, widely known as an agricultural expert and as an experimenter in economic botany, under Professor Oakes Ames in the Bussey Institute at Harvard, died suddenly on Thursday in North Easton. He was born in Cambridge on Aug. 2, 1871, and edu- cated in the public schools of Cam- bridge and Lexington. The greater part of his life had been devoted to work in connection with the Depart- ment of Agriculture at Washington. He had done experimental work for this department in various parts of the United States, and was at an In- dian reservation school in Montana for a long time. He also did experi- mental work near the city of Wash- ington and in California, Florida and Maryland, and for private parties in Costa Rica. Besides his mother he leaves a brother and a sister. Henry D. Rohrer. Henry D. Rohrer of Lancaster, Pa., died Monday morning, April 7th. About four years ago Mr. Rohrer was stricken with apoplexy from which he never fully recovered, but during all of that time until the last few weeks he was able to be about and enjoyed comparative health. He was in his seventy-third year, and had been in the florist business for a period of fifty years. He was a life member of the Society of American Florists and missed very few of the annual meet- ings of this body. He was a charter member of the Lancaster County Flor- ists' Association and took an active part in all of its proceedings. As a florist he stood in the front ranks of the growers and was always willing to give advice and of his knowledge to others and there were few in the trade more looked up to or beloved. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Rohrer, two sons who have been asso- ciated with him in the business. Harry K. and Abram K. also one daughter, Ella K., wife of Joseph K. Lehman. The business will probably be con- tinued under the management of the two sons. The florist Club attended the funeral almost as a body and sent a beautiful floral emblem. Albert M. Hi rr. Newark, O— Mrs. Albert S. Show- man has purchased the greenhouses and business of J. W. Dicken. Best Young Trees little ttrcc Jfarms, Framingham, Mass. Millions of Evergreen and Deciduous trees, all grades and sizes. Write for Price List Firs, Junipers, Arbor-vitae, Pines, Spruces, Maples, Ash, Oaks, Lin- dens, Elms, etc. . A , American Forestry Company a ^T^ 15 Beacon St., Boston, Mu«H.<^p NURSERY STOCK Fruit and Ornamental Tree*, Hare**, Small Fruiu, ClematU, Krerrreea. and 1mm. Write for Trade List W. fc T. SMITH COMPANY, Gliiva, N. V. We are eubacrlbern to the Nurserymen'! Fund for Market Development HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOB OVEB HALF A CBTTUM Small, medium and large aUea .applied Price Hit new ready THE D. HILL NURSERY CO. Brercreen Speclall.t*. UrfMtdrawm In America BOX 414. DtTNDEK, HX. IBOLIUM T»tfftr HARDY PRIVET (L "^f^,0™" TO BE SENT OUT LN THE FALL OF 1919. Introducer, of Box-Barberry Elm City Nur.ery Co., WOODMONT NURSERIES, Inc., New Haven, Ct. Julius Roohrs Oompany PLANTSMEN Orchids, Conservatory Plants, Novelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Finest Stock in America for Trade or Private Requirements RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY CHICAGO NOTES. The conservation of wild flowers is again being agitated by the various women's clubs of the city and appro- priate speeches are being made now, when the season is at hand, when most damage is done. Notwithstanding the mild winter spring is not particularly early here, the first crocuses, daffodils and hya- cinths having just made their appear- ance in the sunniest parts of the gardens. No shrubbery is yet in bloom but here and there a forsythia is show- ing color. By order of Gov. Lowden, Arbor Day falls on April 18, or Good Friday. It has long been the custom to close the Chicago schools on that day, so regular Arbor Day exercises were held on the 17th. The small trees for planting have made a price record of one cent in past years but is not being pushed as much as usual this year. The local papers have been giving considerable publicity to the troubles of the assistant gardeners on the large private estates of Lake Forest. It ap- pears that they desired an increase in wages, which not being consented to, resulted in vacancies which were filled by convalescent soldiers from Fort Sheridan, which is close by. The per- manent outcome is not yet decided upon but several large places are in- volved. H. B. Dorner, professor of horticul- ture at the University of Illinois, Urbana, is conducting a party of students through the wholesale market and large greenhouse plants about Chicago seeing the Easter stock at its best stage. They also attended the meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club. The trees planted this year on Arbor Day will be dedicated to the memory of the soldiers who gave up their lives in the world's war. NEW FLOWER STORES. Portland, Ore. — S. G. Lubliner, 248 Morrison St. Portland, Ore. — Lubliner, Florist, Morrison St., branch store. Charleston, III. — Ingleside Flower Shop, succeeding S. W. McClelland. VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberle Thunbergll, Hydrangea Panloulata, Welgela, Splrea., etc. A.k for complete llet of OAK BRAND SHRUBS. The r-ON/VFD dt \S\ WEST GROVE ^JOffES CO. |T* 1 PENN., U.S.A. tat» t PrU. twm. Aatoi>. Wi>m. Th»-rW. W« art tmbtcrihirM t* tki Nuritrytmn'M Fund far Mmrktt Drvilt+mt*t GLADIOLI New Trade List Ready JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowerfleld, L. I., N.Y. 376 HORTICULTUEE April 19, 1919 ADVICE FOR BEGINNERS. A paper read by Edward Williams, of Grand Island, Neb., at the annual meet- ing of tbe Nebraska State Florists' Society. The record of the largest green- house in the country today includes the fact that it was started on a email scale. Nearly all within hearing of my voice — I dare say all of you — started with a few dollars, a great deal of nerve and that determined "I will"; and here you are today. Of course, some of us have not succeed- ed as well as others we know, but we do know one thing, and that is this: That anyone who thinks it is a snap to embark on a small scale in the flower business has another guess coming. Conditions today are different from what they were twenty-five years ago, when most of us started. The florist —I should say, the hothouse man- was small fry in a community. The neighbors were always ill-humored with him. If he did not smoke them out with his tobacco stems about twice a week, he would wake them up In the "wee sma' hours" of a zero morning to ask them for the loan of their largest lamp; and if they had two, he would take both of them, for "that old flue is not drawing well." Of course, being up all night was all right; it had to be. Of course, the watering and firing had to be looked after the next day, besides the hitch- ing up of old Dobbin to deliver that 25-cent bouquet to Mrs. Maloney, for she was going to entertain the Ladies' Aid that day. And when he got back, he would find that someone had been in and ordered a $2 wreath. Natur- ally, he missed his dinner, but that would be all right, too. When evening comes our florist covers the frames and is ready to eat that evening meal. Oh, boy! How he will shovel that food down! He sits down and proceeds to get busy, when there comes a rap at the door. A Bearer of Bad News "Is Mr. Jones in? Well, I thought I would stop to let you know that some boys have broken out several glasses in your roof." The caller is thanked. Out goes the florist, grabbing up all the gunny sacks he can carry. After looking after that operation, he returns to the good wife, who is warming over that plate of victuals he left half devoured. Great life! The years roll along. Johnnie is growing to be a big boy and he does nearly all the delivering. The wife has taken hold of the cut flower end of the business; a college boy takes care of the night firing for his board and room. Things are getting a little easier for father. The silver clouds are just breaking through; "dad" does not get up nights any more. Later: The florist has a steady fireman. There is no more delivering, for he has a delivery boy. No, mother does not work any more; an experi- enced salesman has taken her place. Father does not pull that smudge can around; he does not have to cover up the coldframes— the foreman looks after all that. Johnnie takes care of the business end. What does father do? Nothing. Oh! What a glorious feeling. Now, you all know that these few remarks of mine describe the steps that most of us have taken in climb- ing up the ladder of success. Some of us have come through with a few less scars than others. Some have fallen by the wayside. I will close this rambling of mine by stating that I know and you know of men who have made more money, lived better, and have not worked every member of the household to make it, as the small beginner in the floral business has. All of us are entitled to all we have or will make. And I think that when we get beyond the river, the small beginner will be in the front row. Practical Suggestions Getting down to the subject of how to make a small greenhouse pay, I will give you a few facts as to what to ex- pect when you start in a small way. To begin with, these are days of specialists. My advice to a beginner would be to grow one thing and grow it well. He should start on carnations sweet peas and bedding plants, filling in at different seasons by following up with a summer crop of early tomatoes, cucumbers, asters, etc., in that way working his capital the year around. Of course, the coldframes can be used to good advantage at all times. The cut from a small place would be best disposed of to the retail stores. I am referring to a beginner in a city where the competition is keen at all times. There a man must know where he is. It is better to be safe than sorry. Always hold up your standard for a square deal. Know what it costs you to grow your stock and get a price that will leave you a profit on your investment. Cheapness never gets one anywhere. Study your lines, so as to be prepared to make sugges- tions along different lines, such as laying out a lawn, planting shrubbery, and where to make flower beds so that they will do best. Get your cus- tomers to understand that you are working for their interest. Last, but not least, get paid for it, for the up- keep in the flower business, I dare say, is above the average; besides, there is the risk in handling perish- able goods. If you are a small beginner in a small town, absolutely different meth- ods have to be used, for in that case the florist caters to his own retail trade and has to govern his plantings accordingly. A mixed line that would enable him to fill almost any order for any occasion, and a connection that would make it possible for him to get goods to fill his orders on short notice, are desirable. The one big mistake many have made is that after getting started, they want to increase too fast, thereby getting into debt, paying big interest and overstocking. Of course, I realize that "nothing ven- tured, nothing gained;" but there is a limit, and one should know where that limit is. Florists Born, Not Made A florist is not made. A man must have a love for the profession to stick to it. He has to be able to stand set- backs; he has, at all times, to hold himself in readiness for any emerg- ency, for there is much grief attached to all business. Treat your employees with respect and give them to understand that some responsibility rests on them. If treated that way, they will take more interest in their work. I could continue along this line, but I have stated the facts which, if ad- hered to, will bear fruit. I wish, be- fore concluding, to say that since we last met things in general look brighter. I believe that this country will enjoy real prosperity for some time to come and it will be best for us to be prepared for our share of it. The last few years have been ex- tremely trying for us florists, but we have weathered the storm. The flor- ists of the United States have done their share. All have done their ut- most to back up the government. It is gratifying to me to see how our pro- fession has come to the front. These meetings bring us together, we ex- change thoughts and get closer to- gether. The work of the committees of the S. A. F. during the last two years has been difficult. I wish to say that the florists of Nebraska should be affiliated with the S. A. F. April 19. 1919 HORTICULTURE 377 SEED TRADE AMERICAN SBBD TRADB ASSOCIATION OtSoen — President, F. w. Bolciaas. Wuhllttvi, D. O.J First Vice- 1' resident. Wm. O. Searlett, Baltimore, Md.; Beoond Vlee-President, David Burpee. Philadel- phia. Pa.; Secretary-Treasurer, 0. K. Kendel. Clntlnnd. O. Seed Trade with European Countries. It has been recognized for years that Hamburg, Germany, was the seed mar- keting center of Europe. It not only handled those seeds which were pro- duced within German borders for ex- port to foreign countries, but gathered in the surplus production of many other European countries for export. This was particularly true with refer- ence to the seed surpluses of France and Russia. The larger part of the French seed which reached the United States, except vegetable seeds grown under contract, came through Ham- burg or other seed marketing points of Germany. Hamburg not only served as a distribution point for European seeds, but also served as a point from which seeds produced in America and elsewhere were distributed throughout Europe. Hamburg was not so impor- tant in its relation to distribution from the United States to the United Kingdom, or vice versa, but it did han- dle a large portion of this trade mov- ing in both directions. The question today is what read- justment will be made in the trade re- lations between the United States and the European Allied countries and be- tween the United States and the Cen- tral Powers. At present it seems that the wholesale seed concerns of London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Belfast are bidding for Continental trade, with the advantage, naturally, with London as the important seed marketing center. There seems to be no logical reason for not establishing and maintaining direct trade relations in the distribu- tion of seeds between the United States and France. It seems to be merely a matter of the American seed concerns and the French seed concerns getting together on a business basis and establishing confidential business relations between each other. An im- portant factor which enters into the matter is the question of variety names and grades or standards on which the French people heretofore have purchased American-grown seeds through German commercial agencies. Referring particularly to the matter of seed peas, the French appear not to be familiar with the variety names used by American seedsmen in offer- ing their output to France. They are more familiar with the names which have been attached to American varie- ties and stocks by German seedsmen in their trade with France. It would be necessary, in this particular com- modity, to determine the German synonyms for American-grown varie- ties and to indicate these so that the French dealers would recognize them under the names by which they had formerly purchased them. A special effort should be made by American seed concerns, either individually or through the national seed associations, to establish direct trade relations with French seed concerns. It would be better both for American and French concerns to deal in this way. With the establishment of an American mer- chant marine, there will undoubtedly be ample shipping facilities between the two countries so that charges for transportation will at least be as low as, and probably considerably lower, by direct routing than be re-routing through some other country. It is sim- ply a matter of establishing the most economic and efficient distribution pos- sible. In Italy there seem to be very few, if any, American seeds that they are in need of. They seem to be well sup- plied at the present time with both field and vegetable seeds, and their normal production of practically all of these items probably will normally take care of their home requirements in the future. They are particularly interested in sugar-beet seed, which they are unable to obtain at the pres- ent time and which cannot be furn- ished them by the United States, but they hope to be able to establish areas of profitable sugar-beet seed produc- tion within their own borders. NEWS NOTES. Mount Clemens, Mich. — K. Velthuys and P. Vos, well-known bulb special- ists of Holland, have purchased sixty acres of land here and will specialize in gladioli bulbs. Their place will be known as Maple Park Farm. Oak Park, III. — The greenhouses of the C. Pfund Company have been pur- chased by George Jung, who will do business under the name of the Home Florist. MICHELL'S PRIMULA SEED PRIMULA CHINENSIS (Chinese Primrose) Ms tr. pkt. tr. pkt. MIohell's Prize Mixture. An even blending of all colors. $0.60 $1.00 Alba Magnifies. White 60 1.00 ChUwlck Bed. Bright red.. .60 1.00 Duchess. White, with zone of rosy carmine, yellow eye. .60 1.00 Holbnrn Blue .60 1.00 Krrmesina Snlendens. Crim- son oo ioo Rosy Morn. Pink 60 1.00 PR1NULA 0BC0NICA G1GANTEA A great improvement over the old type, flowers much larger tr. pkt. Lilacina. Pale lilac $0.50 Kermesina. Deep crimson 50 Rosea. Pink 50 Alba. White 50 Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and supplies. SEND FOR WHOLE- SALE CATALOG. HENRY F. MIGHELL CO. 518 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. Iron Mountain, Mich. — Odin F. Es- kill, house 28 x 100. Minneapolis, Minn. — E. H. Mazey, 3003 Ewing Ave., one house. Providence, R. I.— Quidnick Green- houses, additions and alterations. Brandywine Summit, Pa. — E. A. Har- vey & Sons, rebuilding. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, ETC., OF HORTICULTURE. As Required by the Act of Congress Aug. 24, 1912. Publisher — Horticulture Publishing Co., Boston. Editor and Business Manager — William W. Castle. List of stockholders holding one per cent, or more of total amount of stock— W. W. Castle, N. P. Per- kins, Estate of Wm. J. Stewart, Ralph W. Messinger, J. K. M. L. Farquhar, P. Welch, Estate of David Welch of Boston, Mass. ; Estate of F. R. Matbison, Waltham, Mass.; Thos. Young, Jr., W. F. Sheridan, F. H. Traendlv. ChaB. Schenek, John I. Raynor, New York City; Estate of W. F. Hasting, Buffalo, N. Y. ; A. S. Burns, Elmhurst, N. Y. ; Wm. S. Person, S. S. Pennock, Phila- delphia. Pa. ; John Burton, Chestnut mil, Philadelphia, Pa ; Estate of Carl Jurgens, Newport. R. I. ; Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich.; Fred Lautenschlager, Chicago, 111. Bondholders, mortgagees and other secur- ity holders — none. Sworn to and subscribed before Notary Public by WM. W. CASTLE. Business Manager. Boston, April, 1010. SEEDS AND BULBS JBobbington'8 128 Chambers St , N. Y. City 378 H 0 K T 1 C U L T U K E April 19, 1919 BETTER FRUIT FOR NEW ENG- LAND. (Lecture by M. G. Kains before the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society.) Much praise was given to the "mere amateurs" among fruit growers, with- out in the least detracting from what the scientists, agricultural colleges and state and national departments of agri- culture have done for the improve- ment of fruits, by Professor M. G. Kains of Columbia University, New York city, who last Saturday afternoon addressed the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society. He spoke of his boy- hood days on the farm, when tooth- some apples and other fruits were raised for the use of the family and guests, and when the standards were kept high as a matter of pride and satisfaction. "While the past five, and especially the past three decades," said Professor Kains, "have seen more remarkable improvements in horticultural prac- tices than did the previous five — for in- stance, the development of modern tillage, fertilizing, cover cropping, spraying and rational pruning — which have made the fruit-growing Industries of today highly specialized arts, per- haps the most significant development of all is the increased and steadily in- creasing public demand for fruit varie- ties of high quality. For this growth, particularly so far as apples are con- cerned, Oregon, Washington, Colorado and other western orchardists doubt- less deserve considerable credit, first because they boldly nailed their colors to high standards of excellence, both as to variety and to character of speci- men, and second because they deliber- ately set about the education of the public with respect to such standards. "One of the most pleasing customs of the old days, one that deserves to be revived today, owed its charm to the choice fruit grown in the family plan- tation. When visitors dropped in for the afternoon or the evening the prop- er thing was to have the company en- joy some home-grown fruit before de- parting. This was not served in the modern sense now too frequently em- ployed to indicate that the social ses- sion is at an end, but in the whole- souled spirit of hospitality in the ex- tending of which both host and hostess could take a keener pleasure in serv- ing a homegrown product and feeling that the favorable comments upon it were more genuine than is possible when purchased provender is provided. "What would have happened if the Ben Davis apple, Kieffer pear, Elberta peach or Lombard plum had been used instead of the choice varieties? Might not the guests have felt that as direct a hint was being given them as when in baronial times the cold shoulder of mutton was trotted out to apprise the guests that they had outlasted their welcome? But who would have planted or grown such inferior fruits with bore- bouncing intent? Would it not have wasted valuable land and time and also indicated a lack of resourceful- ness on the part of host and hostess? Discouraging a Good Customer. "Though the Ben Davis apple and Elberta peach must bear much respon- sibility for curbing public appetites for apples and peaches respectively, it seems safe to declare that no one fruit variety has played such havoc with public taste as has the Kieffer pear. The train-loads of this whited sepul- chre of a fruit, that for the past twenty years or more have flooded the large city markets, have led the public to believe that pears in general are in- ferior fruits, fit only for canning, if that. Even the Bartlett has had its skirts soiled by the commercialism that prompts California growers to gather it too green and ship it to east- ern markets, where its consequently flat flavor belies its fine color and thus begins what the Kieffer finishes, the suppression of the public appetite. Thus the rising generation has had little chance to learn the truth that the pear is one of our nicest, most lucious and delectable of fruits. "It seems necessary to criticize ad- versely much of the present-day litera- ture and many of the specialists of the agricultural colleges and experiment stations. The majority of the writings on fruit-growing within the past twenty-five or thirty years have too strongly emphasized commercial phases and given too little heed to the stigmatized 'amateur' features of fruit-growing as If these were of an inferior instead of a potentially superior order. Amateurs are fre- quently connoisseurs. The writers seem to have the dollar so close to their eyes that they see nothing else. As a matter of fact, the great authori- ties on fruit growing — Coxe, Prince, Bary, Thomas, Warder, Brinkle, Lyon, the two Downings and the galaxy of New Englanders — Kenrick, Wilder, Hovey and the Mannings, to name only a few — were all amateurs, yet what does not the American public and especially the fruit grower owe them? They made fruit-growing popu- lar, not only in their day but for ours. "Let me hasten to say my audience is mistaken if it has concluded from any of my remarks that I advocate a return to the hit or miss methods of former days. I most certainly do not. I am a firm advocate of every method that makes for better fruit and more of it. What I have striven to empha- size Is the importance of replacing the now largely decrepit fruit plantations with new ones of the choicest varie- ties to be handled according to the best modern methods." We should like to publish in full this Instructive lecture but our space Is limited. ST. LOUIS. Florists will be invited to the Grow- ers' dance to be held at W. R. Rowe's new place the latter part of the month. The Club meeting at Wendler Whole- sale Floral Co. warehouse was held Thursday, 10th, pressure of business kept President Hummert and other officers and members from the Club. Fred Ammann of Edwardsville, 111., displayed pictures of publicity adver- tisements Boston — Clarence L. Linz, Washing- ton, D. C. Rochester — G. G. Sleeker, Chicago; J. J. Karins. rep. Dreers, Phila. Philadelphia — Wm. E. Seidewitz, Baltimore, Md.; M. Koster, Boskoop, Holland; Wm. Turpin, Norfolk, Va.; Fred A. Carey, Kennett Sq., Penna. Chicago— H. B. Dorner. Prof, of Horticulture University of Illinois, Urbana, 111.; Miss Hayden, with Sam- uel Murray, Kansas City, Mo.; Henry Kusick, Kansas City, Mo. Bar* jour plana and tree*. Joat the thing for greenhouse and outdoor Die. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrlps, Red Spider, Black and Oreen 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. Believes mange. Dilute with water 30 to 60 parts. % Pint, SOe. ; Pint, SOo. ; Quart, 90c; ' ■ Gallon. (1.50; GaUon, {2.50; 6 Gal- lon Can, (10.90; 10 Gallon Can. (30.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY Diit. S. 421 W. Ll*|til St. MttaM. M. April 19, 1919 HORTICULTURE 379 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS ROCHESTER. George DeMuth, who has been with the U. S. Army, has returned to this city and taken his old position with George B. Hart. Joe Werdeen is with Geo. Boucher for the Easter Rush. Charles Gorr will help out during the busy season at the Rochester Floral Co. At the florist Club meeting, April 11, Geo. T. Boucher was elected presi- dent and Geo. Keller vice-president. Harry A. Barnard gave a talk on nur- sery conditions in England. CHICAGO. W. M. Schluetter has resigned as secretary of The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., to take effect April 30th, and on that date will sever all con- nections with the firm. For the past four years he has had charge of the drafting, estimating, order and con- struction departments, and during that time has made quite a few friends, amongst the greenhouse owners. He has not as yet made any definite arrangements for the future. The floral decorations for the open- ing of spring at the Marshall Field store have all turned to gold with the ushering in of the Victory Loan cam- paign. The flags of the United States, England, Belgium, France and Italy are mingled with the exquisite drap- ings of victory red, bordered with broad wreathings of gold and drape the main aisle, which is in reality a thoroughfare of nations. The hanging baskets high overhead have the same gold leaves with green and on the large pedestals stand the bronze fig- ures of the soldiers of the five nations holding their respective flags. PHILADELPHIA. Wm. Robertson, for twenty-three years superintendent on the John W. Pepper estate at Jenkintown, leaves there on the 22nd inst. He has not quite decided yet as to his new affili- ations but the probabilities are that he will go into business for himself — with his two sons, who have been brought up and educated along horti- cultural lines both practically and in college. There Is a good opening for just such experience and training at the present time and we look forward to interesting developments. BOSTON. At the monthly meeting of the Gar- deners' & Florists' Club on Tuesday evening, April 15th, Geo. N. Smith of Wellesley gave a very interesting pa- per on Community Betterment. The windows of Welch Bros. Co. were a riot of color the past week, with choice specimens of forced rhodo- dendrons, rambler roses, bougain- villeas and hydrangeas. THE BUYER THAT WAS A LITTLE TOO SHREWD. Here is a case which will interest everybody: Philadelphia, Pa. On October 26, 1918, we got an order for a carload of goods to be shipped from Cali- fornia, from a Philadelphia buyer. We made out a regular form of printed con- tract containing the usual arbitration clause. It provided for shipment before November 5th. At that time you had to get a permit from the Railroad Board to bring things in, and this permit could only be gotten by the consignee, and then had to be put in the handa of the shipper before the goods could start to their destination. After this contract was signed, the buyer applied for a permit and got it on Novem- ber 4th, which was the day before shipment was to be made. Instead of cancelling the contract because shipment could not be made in time, he turns it over to us to be sent to California, evidently intending shipment to be made. The permit got out there on November 8th, and the car was loaded and started East on November 14th. The goods were sold sight draft, bill of lading attached, and the draft came on here and was presented to the buyer on November 28th. At the time the market had gone off about 75 cents a cwt., and he refused payment, stating as his reason that shipment had not been made before Novem- ber 5th, as provided by the contract. We were obliged to resell the car at a loss of about $1,000. Have we any case against the buyer of these goods? It is of course true that shipment was not made before Novem- ber 5th. Do not use our name. P. R. — He refused to arbitrate— can he be compelled? One can see the shrewd mind of this buyer working expertly when he made this contract. "I will put in a date of shipment that they probably won't be able to comply with. If the market isn't off when the goods come in, of course I'll take them. If it is off, I'll reject on the ground that shipment wasn't made in time." It is an old trick, and variations upon it have been worked very many times. Often it Is successful, but in this case I am clear that it will not be successful, for the buyer, when he handed over the per- mit at a time when he must have known it couldn't be sent to California and shipment made in the brief time remaining, waived his right to reject the goods on that ground. Just a word about the arbitration clause in contracts of sale. It is a clause binding both parties, if dispute arises over quality or shipment, to settle it by arbitration instead of In court. The clause is worthless: either party can refuse to be bound by It pro- vided he declares that intention before arbitrators are appointed. The arbi- tration clause is a good thing to have in selling contracts, but carrying It out depends wholly on the will of the parties, for they are no more bound by it after they sign it than before. To go back to the question of waiver, let me explain that. A man who has a right upon which ordinarily he can stand, waives it, or loses it, if he lets the psychological moment pass without using it. In every busi- ness transaction there is a time to speak and act in a certain way. If the time goes by without the word, or the act, it is too late; the right is waived. So with this buyer. When his per- mit came through on November 4th, it was perfectly obvious that shipment could not be made before November 5th, because that meant that the seller only had until the last minute of November 4th. The buyer could then have cancelled the contract on the ground that it was Impossible for the seller to co'mply with the clause as to time of shipment. Instead of that, he handed over the permit for transmis- sion to California, at a time when he knew shipment could not be made be- fore November 5th. In my judgment that waived his right to insist on ship- ment before November 5th, and the seller had a reasonable time after that in which to ship. I think you can re- cover all your loss from this buyer. The law governing cases like this Is very well settled. A man must not sleep on his rights, but must exercise them at the proper time. I remember a case in which an order blank con- tained these words: "The foregoing contract Is subject to approval of an executive officer of the party of the first part. It shall not be binding upon the party of the first part until so ap- proved, and if this proposal or con- tract is not ratified by party of the first part within five days, then this proposal of the party of the second part and this contract shall be null and void." A buyer signed the blank and the order was sent in, but the seller didn't send any notice of approval. The goods covered by the order, how- ever, were shipped. The seller tried to avoid delivering them, however, and the question arose, was there a bind- ing contract of sale, when no notice of approval or disapproval had been given and when the contract itself said that without such notice it would be void. The court said the order was good without the notice of approval. "If the goods were shipped, the buyer had the right to consider that an ac- ceptance of the proposed contract or an approval of the same In the terms as submitted. If the buyer submitted a proposal to the seller for approval, and if the seller shipped the goods called for without notice to the buyer of approval or disapproval, it would In law amount to an acceptance of the proposal in the terms submitted." In other words, when the seller shipped the goods without formally approving the contract, he waived his right to stand on that because he didn't exercise it at the proper time. (Copyright, March, 1910, by Elton J. Buckley.) 380 HORTICULTURE April 19, 1919 m IN THE National Capitol It year earriee te deliver Tlewes-e or IImIioi •> Order by Tale- crmph or eth*nvL. Present b-.ll.bl. Barries. GEORGE H. COOKE Conneetlent At*. and L St. WASHINGTON, D .0. "The Telegraph Florut" M«mb«r of Florists' Telegraph Dellyerj 124 TREMONT ST. IM KANSAS CITY Trantfer Your Ordtrt re SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member riori.U' Telegraph Delivery DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Dalirer order, from any part of the couatry t« New York City Writ* or Telecraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone laSZ-looS Celasabaa KOTTMILLER, Florist [.426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Man-ay Hill 78S Ont-of-towD Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. At Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery DARDS- FLORIST Eetabllshed at N. K. Cor. of Madison Are. and 44th St., New York, for 44 Tears QUALITY, SERVICE, FAIR PRICES Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery W. 8. 8. BUY WAR War Saving Stamps SAVING STAMPS Issued by the C. 8. Got. DURING RECESS. Florists' Club of Washington. Tabloid speeches featured the Vic- tory Banquet of the Florists' Club of Washington, D. C, held at the Coch- rane Hotel, April 9, the first social event of the club since the commence- ment of the war and attended by more than one hundred people. Pres. Z. D. Blackistone obtained request to make a fifty-word address of welcome. Richard Vincent, Jr., of White Marsh, Md., made a very brief speech. Fred H. Kramer obtained the floor at vari- ous times to briefly introduce the en- tertainers. The record was made by the retiring secretary, Clarence L. Linz, who found himself almost tongue tied and able only to say about twenty- five words thanking the members of the club for the handsome cut glass water set presented to him upon his completing a four-year term of service as secretary. The newspapers next day had a lot to say about the florists' speechless banquet, the sending of the thousands of roses, spring flowers and fruit blos- soms to the nearby hospitals and the the gathering of a thousand fresh roses in the greenhouses in the morn- ing to be sent to the sick and wounded soldiers at Walter Reed Hospital, the Victory corsages presented to the ladies, consisting of white and light purple sweet peas and red roses set in old fashioned bouquet holders and tied with flag ribbon; and the installation of officers. Best wishes for the quick recovery of William F. Gude were voiced dur- ing the evening. The decorators, from the stores of Z. D. Blackistone and George C. Shaf- fer used enormous quantities of roses, carnations, spring flowers and fruit blossoms, snapdragon and sweet peas in a most artistic manner. George E. Anderson, Fred H. Kramer and Ed- ward S. Schmid, assisted in making ar- rangements for the affair. George C. Shaffer was chairman of the banquet committee. Z. D. Blackistone headed the committee on decorations; Otto Bauer looked after tickets, and Clar- ence L. Linz took care of the publicity. There were songs and music all dur- ing the dinner. James H. Young en- tertained the guests with songs, while Mrs. Young played the piano. Clara Naecker made love in song to William Marche, who greatly enjoyed the role of Romeo to the fair singer. Charles A. Stevens and Milton J. Filius dressed as farmers and poking fun at their friends in a very inoffensive way, presented an original sketch, assisted by Clara Naecker. Herbert M. Sauber, of the Blackistone store, presented a vaudeville sketch. Dancing followed the entertainment. JOHN BREITMEYER'S W&— Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We eoTer all Michigan polata ana rood eeetlona of Ohio, Indiana and (aa.oa Members Florists' Telegraph DeUvery Association. GUIXE BROS CO GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Telegraph Delivery WILSON Store t and 5 Greene Ave. BROOKLYN NEW YORK Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Aaao. Phones, Prospect 6800-6801-6802 DELIVERIES IN NEW YORK, BBOOK- LYN and LONG ISLAND A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave. at 49th Street I GUARANTEE SATISFACTION MKMBKR F*. T. O. A. THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. ALBANY, l«H. Y. FLOWER DELIVERIES FOR ALBANY and vTcrNrrY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fitth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Mailer Flerists' Telegraph Delivery Asm. DANKER Albany, New York The beet of T. T. D. Service eJwavys A Card This Size Costs only 90c. per Week on Yearly Order It would keep your name and your specialty before the whole trade. A half-inch card costs only 45c. per week on yearly order. April 19, 1919 HORTICULTURE 381 CHICAGO Send Your Order, to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member FloruU' Telegraph Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Delivery Service WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop ■AMI I. BAND ALL, r-reerletea. Meaaeer riarlate' Telemea Datively S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. AJ4DKBBON eervlea meana freeh, aturdy ■vaek aad ereaapt dellverlea la BUFFALO, LOCKPORT, NIAGARA FALLS aad WKTERN NEW TOBK Member Flertate' Telegraph Dellvary THOS. F. GALVIN • NO. S61 Fifth Av*. nderbllt Hot*, NEW YORK K BOSTON 799 Boylston Street Mmtei ti tttunn tri iP Eatin Nib KNOBLE BROTHERS Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery We are well equipped to handle your orders. 1836 W. Mth Street CLEVELAND, O. THE SMITH* FETTERS CO. 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flawm *f Every Kiad ia Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON S82S Euclid Ave. Will talk* good cor* *f your erders Mmitri tj F. T. D. AlfcUtim. Retail Deliveries aaatral Hnd.on Bivar pelata, Telegraphie Order. WOOD BROS. F1BHKILL. N. Y. HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Ritail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST IHCftfAS ROLAKD, Naburt, Mass FLOWERS The Best at The Lowest •I SERVE" The Largest Popular Priced House in Philadelphia F. M. ROSS Send orders to 136 So. 52nd Street, Philadelphia. Other Stores 13 So. 60th St., 212 E. Girard Avenne PHILADELPHIA Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. DeUvertea a* Flawara FALL aUVam tarrttery. EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, The Florist We deliver by automobile in Bast, Wast and South Orange, alao Glen Bldge, Ment- elair. Bloomfleld. Newark and New York. NEW FLOWER STORES. Lansing, Mich.— G. B. Smith, suc- ceeding Alpha Floral Co. Martinsburg, W. Va.— M. I. Brewer, 125 W. King St. Brantford, Ont — The Rosery, F. C. Ginn, prop. New York, N. Y. — G. P. Josephson, 54 West 28th St. (florists' supplies). Cleveland, 0. — Rustic-Made Ware Co., 207 High Ave. (florists' supplies). Aledo, ill.— C. C. Kurzdorfer, flowers and seeds. Detroit, Mich. — Homer Townsend, succeeding Springman Floral Co. Kansas City, Mo. — Arthur Newell, removing to 1122 Grand Ave. Kansas City, Kan.— Mrs. J. A. Serv- ice. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Mtmtiir FUrUU Ttlegrafik Dilivtry AuociaHn NOTICE INITIALS. Wt havi on$ itorl only THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVELAND Euclid Avenue The Far-Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered ea Bull er telegraph area* fee Bay eaeeelea, la aay par* af the Piilal— JOHN H. DUNLOP a-ifl Wast Adelaide St. - TOBOWTO, ONT HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telepheaee UOl aad HM» 1415 Farnum St. OMAHA, NEB. Efficient Delivery- Service ALL BOSTON BUBCBB8 JOHN McKENZIE i*t7 Man Ave., CAMBRIDGE, HAM. PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. 0RAKELOW E™ Everything in Flouttt Broad Street at Cumberland Tk* Park Floral Go. B. E. GILLIS, President. E. P. N El MAN, Secretary. Member Florlata' Telegraph. Delivery DENVER, COLORADO 382 HOETICULTURE April 19, 1919 ROSE PLANTS OPHELIA DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY 2i-inch pots, $90.00 per 1000. . Fine stock, cuttings made from two and three eye cuttings. THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. TRY Horticulture's Advertisers FIRST Before Looking Elsewhere Tell Them You Did So They'll Reciprocate And •a* EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1(19 ■ 21 Rustet. St., PsiLsVphU, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES «< all SmmmMi Variitiis if Cit FIowwj Wired Toothpicks W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. mjtm n.u m.m* . fs» samps* tm GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E. G.HILL CO. Wholesale Florists HIOHMOND, IND. Hwi «.«Et>». Berltealtarc LRULB COMVUSSIOI TKADI FOt OTIS TBIITT ISAM " ROSES! I Vi/ANT ROSES! Have a demand for more than I oan tupply. Rote Qrowert Call or Write. TELEPHONES F»rr»t-ot 1*7 and MS 118 West 20th St INIEIXA/ IRK J. J. CO AN, Inc. Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Fnrr.gutP54iTand 5891 Everything in Cut Flowers HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK WHOLE »-«ST \AS»a>* Mndlaea Sana** MAURICE L. Ith ltre>e>t Oenslca NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS AmericanlBeauty, Special " " Fancy and Enra. •• ■■ No. i and culls. . . RnsseU. Hadlay Killam.y. Ward Radiance, Taft. Key Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations ■ Cattleyas Last Part if Wnk iBsiai Iff. 12 1919 JO.OO to 50.00 15.OO to 30.00 3.OO to 10.00 ♦ ■OO to 40.00 3.OO to 6.00 3.00 to 25.00 3.00 to 10.00 4.OO to 6.00 4O.OO to 75.00 Fint hrt if Wmi slfBsilf. Apr. 14 1119 4O.OO 2 0.OC 3OO 4. CO 3.OO 3. CO 3.00 3.00 40.00 60,00 40.00 15.00 40.0c 8.00 95.00 ta.oo 6. os 100.00 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We bare a ntunerens clientage of New York City buyers and the lessens « seeds emr aapnty. This Is asp ■ easily trae mt B We hare erery faciUty ai abundant means and beat returns are assured fer steel eonslraed te us. Address Tee UNITED CUT FLOWER 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CO. Inc. D. J. Pappas, Pr REED 01 KELLER 122 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our letel D.sigos, Baskets, Wire Wirk & Novelties and are dealers in Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists' Requisites Boston Floral Supply Co. S47-M7 Cambridge St.. Boston SHOW ROOMS, IB Otis Street and 96 Arch Street Headquarters for CTCAS, BASKETS. WIBE DESIGNS and WAX FLOWISB HENTZ & NASH, Inc. Wholesale Commision Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street Te'eP£rera,nt° ™ NEW YORK ROBERT DYSART CERTIFrED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simpie methods of correct eeeenntisur especially adapted far florists' sum. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTnTD 40 STATE STREET . . BOSTON Telephone Mala M When writing Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture April 19, 1919 HORTICULTURE 385 Flower Market Reports NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only (Continual from i>ayc 383) ful item and the great standby for the festival. Carnations are still a little oft crop and at the prices going, do not help out much, where the retailer has to make a good showing to his custom- er, according to old time standards. Orchids rather on the scarce side. The sweet pea is the safety haven for those who have to make a good show for little money, as they are in excellent crop and of fine quality. Delphinium Belladona and Iris tingitana are also a good help out when it comes to a question of color and form in made up pieces, baskets, and so forth. Callas and lilies are going all right and it looks as if the flowers would come out all light on the rather nervy figure they have started with. Snapdragon, calendula and mignonette were in good supply but were rather neglected and prices did not go up any with the Raster advent like most other things did. There are some fine cuts of Em- press daffodils to be seen around — really very well done flowers and readily being taken up. The flower market never BOSTON looked brighter or more in readiness for a record Easter business. There is an abund- ance of first-class stock and everything is moving rapidly, due in part possibly to the fact that Saturday is a holiday in Boston. Roses are plentiful in all grades and varieties, especially Ameri- can Beauties and Russells. There is a good supply of excellent sweet peas and pansies, also in good demand. Carnations and callas are also plenti- ful and the call is all that could be expected. Potted plants are quite a feature this week, and include well- grown spiraea, rambler roses, hydran- geas, rhododendrons, bougainvilleas and bulbous stock. There are a few potted lilies which sell on sight. The past week market ST. LOUIS crowded with prices low in all lines of- stock. Sweet peas are abundant and the outlook for Easter is plenty of stock at moderate prices. The market is im- NEW YORK proving daily with the promise of a good Easter trade. Roses are going well and carnations in good demand Quo- tations firm. Longiflorum lilies and MISCELLANEOUS Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies, Speciofcum Callas Iris Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Pansies Daffodils Calendula Stocks .... Wallflowers Mignonette Sweet Peas Violets- - Marguerites Gardenias Ad tan turn Gladioli Asparagus Plumosus, A Spren ( ioo bunches) . Last Part if Will Flat Part it WmI iisiif Apr. 12 ■.ffnmApi. 14 1119 ma 15.00 to .0,00 la, 00 to .3.00 16.00 to 30. OO 95.00 to 3J.00 .50 to 1 .00 .50 to l.«3 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to I..O0 3. CO to 13. OO ■75 to 1 .00 •73 to I. OO 4.00 to 6.00 6.00 to I.OO 1.30 to 4.00 a. 00 to 4.0* 3.00 to 6. co 3.00 to 6.00 a. 00 to 6.00 a. 00 to 6.00 1. 00 to 3.00 1. 00 to I.OO •33 to ■75 .50 to •75 1.00 to a. 00 1. 00 to ■ .00 5- to to 33.00 3.00 to .5.00 1.00 to to l.ij a. 00 to to •••5 10.00 to 35.00 13.00 10 30,00 callas have had a good sale with prices way ahead of any previous year. There has been a good supply of callas, but longiflorum are short of the demand. The supply of snapdragon, daisies, mignonette and asparagus is plentiful. Lily of the valley, Victorias and good tulips are on the light side and mov- ing easily. Gardenias at present are selling in limited quantities now while cattleyas are at a premium. Smilax is cleaning up at quoted prices. At this writing Easter CHICAGO shipping is under way. All plant deliveries are about finished and the supply is no- where equal to the demand, growers having their establishments filled to the limit without being able to produce an amount sufficient to keep up with the growing demand for plants at Easter and the other holidays. In cut flowers it looks now as if there would not be enough to go round, even when customers are willing to take what stock is offered and not what they pre- fer. Easter week was ushered in with a down pour of rain and a cold north- east wind, which has not tended to increase the output of the greenhouses and at this date, April 15, the dark clouds are still hanging low and a steady rain is falling. The shortage of cut lilies has led to thousands of artificial ones being placed on the mar- ket to satisfy the public, who crave the usual Easter flower. Some of paper are such poor substitutes that it is hard to believe that those in the trade would actually be the first to push their sales, but it is so, and should the people really accept the cloth ones, some of which are very fair, it will be another case of paving the way for the public to do without natural flowers. In one of the department stores a lily plant with three buds, three blossoms, with moss and crepe paper cover. three stalks, plenty of foliage, a pot all for $3.30 and the sad part is that it looks altogether too natural. EASTER PLANTS In Easter plants, the sales of which have each year become a greater fac- tor, Chicago florists faced three un- usual conditions: 1st, the bulb stock was all through with because of the lateness of Easter, and the pots and pans of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths were sadly missed; 2nd, the azaleas, so long queen of the Easter plants, were missing, owing to the war, which has devastated that Belgian industry; and 3rd, the most serious to the masses of the Easter celebrants, the scarcity of the lilies. The loss of the azaleas is partly overcome by the splendid stock of hydrangeas, the fin- est ever grown in Chicago, and which includes the blue and pink as well as the white, the spireas, the Easter Greetings pelargoniums and the roses. These last trained in the umbrella shapes were different this year. In- stead of using the standard rose with the grafted top, the canes of the climb- ing roses Lady Gay, Rambler and Tausendschoen have been brought up to the desired height and then trained to form the rim top. The canes, cov- ered with foliage and flowers, are more attractive than the bare wood as formerly used. The roses in bas- kets were particularly graceful, the plants being trained to form handles to the baskets. In spireas some of the new pink shades are a decided improvement over the old kinds. Rho- dodendrons, from California grown stock, come in large sizes only and are gorgeous in their beautiful color- ings. A limited quantity of genistas are to be had. The lily plants are selling at the rate of 50c. per bud and blossom, and there are not nearly enough to go round :586 HORTICULTURE April 19, 1919 < \iimciiM.i NEW VOKI World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS WHS? A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. MOST SOILS NEED LIME Farm experience and experimental evidence show that lime is needed and gives good returns on most of our soils and with most crops, according to Hen- ry Dorsey, Agronomist for the Extension Service of Connecticut Agricultural Col- lege at Storrs. However, farmers should remember that lime will not take the place of drainage, the proper seed bed, good seed, or an abundant supply of plant food. Lime is not a plant food; it is an agent that induces good soil sanitation, thus promoting bacterial activity and leading to the best of com- binations for plant growth. Ground limestone is the safest form of lime to use, but double the weight is required to give the same results one would receive from burned lime. The amount to apply varies widely, due to the varying acidity of the fields! A safe application is about two tons to the acre, but good results are often secured from a single ton. This should be applied uniformly once each tour or five years before corn or at the time of seeding down the land, and should be thoroughly harrowed into the soil when applied. The finer the limestone is ground the quicker it will act. If it all will pass through a 10-mesh screen about half of the material will pass through a 50-mesh screen. While a finer prod- uct is desirable, the cost of producing it is so much greater that it justifies the use of the coarser material but in slightly larger amounts. Ground lime- stone that will all pass a 60-mesh screen is entirely satisfactory. Farmers who expect to use lime should remember that the lime is go- ing to cause more humus to be used up. This means larger crops, but un- less provision is made for restoring or increasing the humus of the soil, eventually the soil will become poorer. Manure and green crops for plowing down furnish a ready means for re- storing humus which is active and effective in crop production. We should lime our soils, but at the same time we should see that manure or other organic matter is applied so that the greatest benefit may be real- ized from the lime. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BULBS C. KEUR ft SON8, HILLBGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St. C ANN AS For the best Up-to-Date Cannas, get new price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Grove, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. l'lllsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 36c; 3000 for U.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY. Qalesburg, 111. CURYSANTHEMCMS Strong rooted cuttings of Oconto, Har- vard. Glow, Razer, Polly Rose, Yondota, Helen Lee, Chieftain, Chrysolora, and all standard sorts. $2.00 per 100, $1500 per 1000. Ready now. Order today. I. M. RAYNER, Greenport, N. Y. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick GrlnnelL $10.00 per clump. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, Mass. New Paeony Dahlia— John Wauaiuaker, 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. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. IRIS Iris Prestige. F. C. C. M. H. S. 1915, the standards, the style-branches, ami the edges of the falls a clear Lemon Yellow ; the haft and the center of the fails white with sharply defined lines of Mars Violet. IS in. 50 plants, $75.00. An example of the New Iris we offer. THE GLEN ROAD IKIS GARDENS. Wellesley Farms, Mass. ORCHIDS HASSALL ft CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyaa and Laelio-Cattleyaa our specialty. One trial order solicited. TANSIES 200,000 large, stocky, September trans- planted, field grown, blooming Pansy plants, superb strain. All salable stock. Satisfaction guaranteed. $1.5t> per 100, $14. (HI per 1000. Ready now. rash with order. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamason, .Mich. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, O. SWEET PEAS Just Arrived, crop 1018 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 Cowers 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 ROEHR8 CO.. Rutherford, N. J. SPHAGNUM HOBS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAGER A HURRELL, Summit. N. J. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for Immediate effect; also Climbing Rosea. J. H. TROY, Mount Blssarlik Nur aery, New Rocbelle, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIR» WORKS, 264 Randolph St, Detroit, Mle» HELP WANTED WANTED: Outside Foreman, young or middle aged man who is willing to locate near New York City, one who knows trees, shrubs and hardy plants to take charge of place and wait on customers. Address M. A. W., care HORTICULTURE. WANTED— A bright, Intelligent and in- dustrious young man of neat appearance, for general greenhouse work in a retail place. Wages $25.00 per week to begin with ; willing to increase this, to one who is a good worker and quick at potting, also showing ability. Steady position. References required. Address P. M. OLM, Bath, Me. FOR SALE FOR SALE — A large, increasing and profitable retail flower business that has been established 45 years in the growing city of Peabody. The office or shop is 20x28 and contains more essential equip- ment than most stores in the large cities. A greenhouse, opening from the store, en- ables the display and keeping of plants. An investigation will prove that the stand and patronage is a splendid opportunity. J. M. WARD & CO., 47 Warren St., Pea- body, Mass. Horticultural Books For Sale by HORTICULTURE PUBLI8HINS CO. Chrysanthemum Huu>L Elmer D Smith a».M The Chrysenthrcnum. Herring- ten M Commercial Carnation Colter*. Dick LM Commercial Rose Culture. Holmes LM Violet Culture. Galloway LM Greenhouse Conjunction. Taft.. LM Sweet Pea* up te D»t». Kerr... LM Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nureery Practice. Kales.. LM Plant Pruning-. He ins LM Boek of Garden Plane. Hamblln. ».** Landscape Deetga. Hubbard S.ee The Art of Outdoor Rose Grew- ing. Thomas s.e* The Home Vegetable Gnrdam. Krubm i e* Vegetable Gardening. R. L. Watta Lti Persons ea The Rose LM Principles of Floriculture. B. A. White L7» Foundations of American Grape Culture. liunson IM Plant Materials of DecoratlTe Gardening. Treleaae LM Aristocrat* of the Garden. Wll- •*■ »** Bailer's Cyclopedia of Horticul- ture, • relumes April 10. 1913 HORTICULTURE 387 THE BOILER OF Unequalled Fuel Economy KroeacheU Boilers, 4 lie beei by leM I Kill. Forty year*' experience. THK QUALITY PL.ACK OF BOSTON Regarding the Kroesehell, It is the i.pst we hare ever had :nni satlsfac i.try beyond our expectations, Etbeats up especially quick and 1ms saved us considerably already in the price of fuel. When we are in need of another boiler we will give the Kroesehell the first consideration. (Signed) \VM. W. EDGAR CO . WAVKRLKY. MASS Specify Advance material for your new house. Fair and square business methods and dollar for dollar values. Our specialty — Sash Operating Device and Green house Fittings. Write for catalogue and new price list. ADVANCE CO. Richmond, Ind. P.LASS 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 B«OS. Inc. Johnson, Stewart and Varlok Ave*., Brooklyn, N. T. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating Aik Your Dealer Fot It HICOTIHE MFG. CO ST. LOUIS DREER'S FLORIST SPECIALTIES New Brand New StrU 'RIVBRTOir HOSB Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam or Joint. Tfai HOSE fir thi FLORIST M-inch, per ft., iq c. Keel of 500 ft. " iStfc. a Reels, 1000 ft. " 16 c. W-inch, " 16 c. Heels, 300 ft., '• 15HC Couplings furnished with- out charge HENRT A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. No Masonry — No Tubes TUBKLESS BOII.KK Kroesehell Bros. Co., 4C6 W. Erie St. CHICAGO When You Buy -Get a Kroesehell 3,016,'Jfw; mi. ft. o' Kln»N was equipped with Kroearhrll Hollers clurlnK the jenr of 1816. OHIO'S CELEBRATED «'\ ri.AMKN SPECIALIST After using your No. 12 Kroesehell Hoiler I came to the conclusion that had I to inBtall more boilers it would I"' the Kroesehell and no other. It really is a pleasure to beat. DO trouble to set the desired heat In a rery short time. (Signed) CHRIST. WINTERICH, DEF1ANCK, OHIO F.o.ptneEco 12 W. NIMNDUr TOM Mastics 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. The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrlps and soft scale. Quart, K1.0O; Gallon, gt.SO. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, SI.OO; Gallon, **.«•. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the soil. Quart, il.Mi Gallon, IS.o» SOLD BT DEALERS. Aphioe Manufacturing MADISON. N. J. Co. PATENTS GRANTED. 1,295.253. Cultivator. Samuel Richard Anderson, Hardin, 111., assignor of one-third to Fred A. Long, Hardin, 111. 1,295,731. Cultivator. William F. Good- man. Goodlet. Tex. 1.296,153. Weed-Destroyer. Martin J. Anderson, Warren. Min. 1,296,202. Garden-Implement. Springs Miller, Conway, Ark. 1.296,684. Greenhouse-Bench. Fred J. Mead, Newark, N. J. Drear's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drlvt easy and true, because both bevel, are on the time •Ide. Can't twist and break tbe flies in < I riving. Galvan- ized and will not nut. No rights or left! Tbe Peerless Glazing Point li patented. No otbera like A It. Orter from your dealer^* or direst fcom ns. MM, We. postpaid. Skito01««i tee*. HTWBTA. DREEE.I U4 Ctaoitnat Btr«V Philadelphia. V BRflNbV CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Cattle Manure Pulverised Sheep Manure Tbs FTorists' BsMdari of uniform hLA quality far over ten years. Specify, ■ WI&BD BRA1ND b your Supply pfcnse order, ot write o» mreetroTpffcra and freight rates. THE MJLVromO MANURE CO. Difficult and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading In- ducements made to secure business. Orer 30 year*' active practice. Ex- perienced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SI8GERS & SICGERS PAilKT UWVMS Box ». National Union Bulldlnc Waahlnarton, D. O. In Writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture rtss HORTICULTCR E April L9, 1919 STRAIGHT FROM GERMANY— an Advertisement originated and produced for the Victory Liberty Loan by members of the American Expeditionary Force. Not France Alone AwKoWvorl^needs TN&uitcKng) CfVe dto^Tvo.tirear'ai^oer rnansiorVorxtfie foundations of" our victory/then that Victory was not worth, a Single drop of the young American, blood so freely Spent for^it. At any Bank — Cash or Instalments Liberty Loan Committee of New England HORTICULTURE Vol. XXIX APRIL 26, 1919 No. 17 THE NEW POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRISTMAS GOLD NOVEMBER PEARL BECKY McLANE THE NEW SINGLES MRS. E. M. HORNE MOLLY WHITMORE PEGGY BULKELEY THE NEW ANEMONES VOLUNTEER PINK LADY AND THE NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM GOLDEN MISTLETOE Are our offerings of the year 1919 A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. Russell Some of tin- choicest Btock we've ever handled, wonder- ful size, color, foliage and stem ; the first cuttings from plants that were dormant half the winer. In quantity at the follow- ing prices: 100 Special $30.00 I-'nacy 25.00 Extra 20.00 First 15.00 Second 10.00 Some exceptionally choice long stemmed Kussells at $40.00. Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Supplies. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The """!!££. „, Philadelphia NEW YORK 117 W. 28th St. PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow St. BALTIMORE Franklin & St. Paul fits. WASHINGTON, 1216 H St., N. W. OWING TO WAR CONDITIONS last year and consequent uncer- tainties, we carried over a surplus of our Two New Roses ROSALIND and SILVIA The stock has been carried over in cold houses during the win- ter, and is now in practically dormant condition. The plants are very strong and healthy, and can be planted at once, if the houses are ready, or can be shifted into 4-inch pots for later planting. They will make splendid stock, especially for early planting, as they are very strong and healthy, and are ready to make a strong growth. We offer the stock as long as unsold at the prices named below. ROSALIND (A Glorified Ophelia)— The particular value of this variety lies in its exquisite coloring, which is quite different from Ophelia. When the buds first show color they are bright coral, which changes to apricot-pink as the buds develop, and when fully devel- oped tbey are a most beautiful shell-pink. The flower is much more double than Ophelia, having at least one-third more petals. It is also delightfully fragrant. In habit of growth it is identical with Ophelia, from which it is a sport. Rosalind originated with us three years ago and, when grown side by side with Ophelia, it is far superior to that variety. Awarded first prize at the International Flower Show, New York, in March, 1917, for best new roce. Awarded additional sliver medal at same show for display of Rosalind. Awarded silver medal by the Horticultural Society of New York. Awarded silver medal by the Tarrytown Horticultural Society. Awarded, also, numerous certificates. 8trong plants, 2V4-inch pots, $150.00 per 1,000. Extra heavy plants, 3V2-inch pots, $20.00 per 100. SLLVIA (Yellow Ophelia)— This is another Beautiful sport of Ophelia which originated with us. The buds are long and pointed, and are a beautiful sulphur-yellow, which changes to creamy yellow as the flower opens, and when fully developed are pure waxy white. It is a flower of unusual size when fully expanded — five inches in diameter. It resembles the popular hardy climber Sliver Moon, show- ing the same pronounced cluster of yellow stamens in the center. Exquisite in bud and unusually distinct and unique in the open flower. , 'Hjif Extra strong plants. 3Vi-inch pots, $20.00 per 100. F. R. PIERSON, Tarrytown,' N,'Y. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND Dahlias We will have a fine lot of Dahlia plants in the best cut flower sorts ready April first. See our General Catalogue for list and prices. Send for Catalogue Cash with Order R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND 390 HORTICULTURE April 26, 1919 GET VALUE Buy Your Flower Seeds by Weight Farquhar's Trade Catalogue lists this way BETTER VALUE FARQUHAR QUALITY R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., "SK* We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing " PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds In quantity and of highest quality. 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WOODRUFF & SONS 82 De, S*.. NEW YORK .ad ORAN/, in., per 100, $7.00; 1.000. $65.00 ; also some good 3 in., pec loo. si.-p.oo: ami a number of other fancy sorts In the New (.old .Medal Hy- brids, Bne 3 In. stuck, per 100, $l!i.00. C. U. LIGGIT, m b„?.^ B.dg Philadelphia, Pa. IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that is well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES WhoU~dm and Retail NORTH ABHMQTON, MASS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED NEW CROP, CLEANED, LATH-HOUSE GROWN. NOW READY TO SHIP. 1,000 or more seeds $2.00 per 1,000 25,000 or more seeds $1.40 per 1,000 5,000 or more seeds 1.76 " 60,000 or more seeds 1.80 " 10,000 or more seeds 1.60 " Delivered free anywhere in United States or Canada upon receipt of remittance. McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers Street, New York V E RT I I'agi: Advance Co Ill Allen, J. K 408 American Bulb Co 390 American Fores- try Co 3!i HORTICULTURE April 26, 1919 NEW BEGONIA MRS. M. A. PATTEN (DARK PINK SrOKT OF BEGONIA Oloire de Chatelaine.) This sport of the well known Chatelaine Is a beauti- ful shade of dark pink, bordering on a brilliant scarlet, which Is even more in- tense when planted out in the summer. As easy to grow as Chatelaine, identical in every respect except color. Strong, vigorous grower. 2 in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Delivery May 1919. L. J. REUTER CO. Plant Brokers 829 Waverly Oaks Road. \\ altliam, Mass. ERICAS FRAGRANS MELANTHERA, OVATA, FRES. FELIX FAURE, REGERMINANS, TRANSLUCENCE. Out of 3 In. and 3V4 in., ready for repotting in I ' L- in. and 5 in. pots. $25.00 per 100. ANTON SGHULTHEIS COLLEGE POINT, L. I. Horticultural Books Far Sale by HORTIOt LTl'RK I'l BI.IKHINO DO. Ckrysanthemaia MaaaaL Klmer D Smith ■».»• Ta. Chryaanthemum. Herring- ton .*• Commercial < aj-aatloa Cnltara. Dick L»t Commerelal R«»a CaJtare. Holm** LM Violet fultura. (iallowiy LM OrerahoiH Oaaatraetloa, Taft.. l.M SwMt Paaa aa ta Data. 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Skidelsky & Co., Sole Agents Philadelphia, Pa. HENRTH. BARROWS, WHITMAN, MASS. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. O. KAINB Lecturer on Horticulture, Columbia Cnlveralty Few practices In the handling af plant*, 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 hare 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 or 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 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- juvenating Neglected Trees and Practical Tree Surgery. Profusely Illustrated. 400 pages, i^il Inches. Cloth. Not, ta.00. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 141 Saaasner it.. 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 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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HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer St., Boston, Mas*. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture April 26, 1919 HORTICULTURE 393 SOBBARIA ABBOREA. ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS. One who would have his grounds as attractive as possible must exercise considerable discrimination in Belecting his plants. Too often one yields to the temptation to plant shrubs that shall present an attrac- tive appearance at flowering1 time only, whereas, if more thought were given to the matter, equally fine plants could be selected that would possess much beauty at other times. There are always sufficient flowers when the great hurst of bloom is on in May, but often there is a conspicuous lack both earlier and later. By judicious planting one may, however, have flowers both early and late, and bright colors always. Early spring brings the golden bell, corylopsis and garland flower (Daphne) while siime species of dogwood and willow vie with them in color. In late summer there are the rose-ol'-Sharon, blue sage (Caryopteris mastacantha), butterfly hush, pea tree, abelia, hercules club and various others. Even autumn is not without its blooming shrubs and the witch hazel often flowers in November. The brightest colors of this latter season, however, are given by leaves, berries and bark. The bright red of barberry, high bush cranberry, and hawthorn, the orange and red of bittersweet, and the clear white of snowherry. are more conspicuous after the leaves have fallen, but the most, brilliant reds of autumn are due to the colors put on by the leaves of sumach, chokeberry, barberry, and young plants of the wild crab. If nurserymen were to give somewhat more emphasis to the good points that shrubs possess in addition to flowers, it is probable that a more extensive business would result. — Amrrican Botanist. 394 HORTICULTURE April 26. 1919 HORTICULTURE VOL. XXIX APRIL 26, 1919 NO. 17 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BT horticulture: PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Beach 2»2 ADVERTISING BATES: Per Inch, SO Inches to pare fl.2* Discount on Contracts for conseeatiTe Insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), B per cent.; three months (II time*), II per cent.; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (02 times), •0 per oent. Pare and half page space, not conseeatiTe, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION BATES: One Tear, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, $2.00; Te Canada, SI j>t>. Entered as second-class matter December 8. 1904, at ths Post Offlcr at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page SORBAR.IA ARDOREA, illustrated 393 ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 393 S. A. P. & 0. H.— National Publicity Campaign 395 EXPLANATION OF ENTRY OF PLANT NOVELTIES UNDER QUARANTINE NO. ' 37 — Quarantine on Black Stem Rust — Instructions for Sterilizing Sand and Soil for Packing Bulbs Under Quarantine No. 37 396, 397 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society — New York Florists' Club 398 OBITUARY: Jas. M. Buist— Robert S. McCormick — Jos. A. Mc- Clunie — Joseph Craig 399 COMMUNITY BETTERMENT— Geo. N. Smith 400 SEED TRADE— Potato Diseases Prevalent— Seaweed Furnishes Potash Fertilizer 401 SALES AND PROFITS— Hodgson Jolly 401, 402 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Cincinnati 407 Chicago, New York 409 MISCELLANEOUS: Fertilize the Farm Orchard 397 Polyantha Roses as Bedding Plants 403 Pruning Rambler Roses with Hedging Shears 410 New Green Bean from Japan 398 Azalea ledifolia 395 The Wave of Prosperity — Henry Perm 395 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 409 Publications Received 410 Patents Granted 411 It is noticeable how readily customers accept Prices an(j respond to the higher prices now asked for flowers and plants. It is seldom that there is any occasion for explanation — purchases are made and paid for with the evident understanding on tlic part of the customer that the higher prices now charged are necessary and proper. It is of most im- portance that the florist reciprocate this spirit by seeing to it that his patron receive the best possible service and value in exchange for the money spent. A satisfied cus- tomer brings others and this is the surest way to success. Never in its history has the retail hoiti- Revival of cultural trade been more active than retail trade since the opening of the present season. Seedsmen all over the country have been unable to keep up with their orders, and nurserymen are struggling with masses of orders which had accumu- lated prior to the opening of the shipping season. During the past two years many owners had, from sentimental or economic reasons, spent but little money on their gardens — in fact, it would have been considered in bad taste or, even unpatriotic to have expended money and labor on any garden other than a war garden. Then the war garden has not been of unmixed benefit. To the market gardener and suburban farmer it has been a source of trouble, upsetting his markets, especially for the more easily grown summer vegetables. The effect was such that many market growers found it unprofit- able to gather their crops and many were actually plowed under. The war garden, like the war itself, is already a thing of history and we have swung back to our former manner of living. Writing from Europe some four weeks ago a young American said, "I want to get back to God's country, although it go as dry as Sahara" — and those who have not been obliged to leave God's country are now equally anxious to get back to God's way of living in it. What is more they are get- ting back, and that is why our trade is booming and will boom throughout the year and for years to come. Amendment No. 2 to Regulations supple- A delusion mental to Notice of Quarantine No. 3? or snare? together with a letter indexed HB-104. and dated March 25, 1919, of the Federal Horticultural Board appear to be most misleading in view of the Board's more recent letter HB-105 dated April 10, 1919. The amendment and letter of March 25th would seem to indicate a letting down of the bars to the extent of enabling nurserymen and florists to im- port necessary propagating stock of new varieties and standard stocks," and the letter stated that "Permits of the latter class (from countries which maintain inspec- tion and certification of nursery stock in accordance with the requirements of the Plant Quarantine Act) will lie issued only for ports where inspection service is maintained including at present Boston, New York, Newark, San Francisco, Seattle, also Philadelphia and New Orleans. Now it appears that all such imports must go to Washington and later be released to the im- porter. This requirement renders the new regulation of little value and really leaves the whole matter very uncertain as to what the intending importer must event- ually submit to. Is there no one on the Federal Horti- cultural Board who possesses enough common sense to see the wisdom of setting forth in one pamphlet in a lucid manner the Quarantine and its amendments and regulations in a form that will do away with its present ambiguity as now contained in the numerous publica- tions of that Board which appear to be largely sup- plementary and contradictory. April 26, 1919 HORTICULTURE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. After Easter, what? Easter needs very little advertising, so much is done for nothing. It might be wondered how much the florists would pay for the front page of The Saturday Even- ing Post of April 19, were the oppor- tunity offered them. Our Promotion Bureau is inclined to take this page as a courtesy, for it surely speaks vol- umes. And some of us may remember that this same journal turned down our application for a page in one of its Spring issues, for the reason that the pressure upon its productive capac- ity was so great it could not increase its bookings without over-running its capacity for production. We consid- ered this to be rather unfortunate. But who shall say that the cover page we have referred to does not convey the message of our slogan, "Say it with Flowers." After Easter will come our main Spring effort to put flowers in the pub- lic mind. A magazine circulation of many millions will carry our messages. The public will see our color page in seven leading magazines featuring "Flowers Make a Brighter Business Day." Other magazines will feature, in large space, "How Flowers Beautify the Table," and "Just as a Sign that you haven't "forgot," advertisements which make an appeal and carry a punch such as is sure to attain for us our object — a greater use of flowers. Then, our Promotion Bureau has pre- pared a special electrotype for "Memor- ial Day," a time when flowers will be more plentiful than at any time since the fuel embargo went into effect. We shall be back to the time when, pro- duction considered, gluts used to prevail. Publicity such as we are procuring is designed to prevent gluts. The tre- mendous army of "forgetfuls" will get their reminders wherever they look. The slogan "Say it with Flowers" peeps out at them from their favorite magazines, from the florists' windows (that is to say, windows of live flor- ists) from the columns of local papers, and stare at them from the sides of the delivery cars of all progressive florists. We are to see to it that this slogan intrudes still further, but more money is required to accomplish this. Now, Mr. Nonsubscriber, are you seriously considering what all this means to you. Are you content to stand apart from your brother florists and say "This does not apply to me. I am well known, and business will come to me just the same?" In our mindseye we can see you just this way. But who creates the business for which you lay in wait? Do you create anything yourself? Don't you think it is up to you to do a little creating? Can you do it better than by contrib uting to our National Publicity Cam- paign Fund? If you have followed the little arti- cles which we have written, and which your trade paper has so kindly pub- lished for so many months, you surely must have absorbed the idea of the wisdom of creating business. The in- crease of the demand for flowers is the sole object of this Campaign. It is being attained, and it is fair to suppose that, necessarily, your busi- ness is being benefited in the attain- ment. Come now, put on your glasses and take a man's broad view of the situation. If you do this, we are sure you will support the Campaign to the extent you think proper, and we are waiting to hear from you. The following subscriptions have been received and are in addition to those previously announced, annually for four years unless otherwise stated: Bobbins & Sons, Loveland, Colo $5.00 Theo. Wolniewicz, Chicago, 111. (1 yr.) .20.00 Schneider & Noe, Congers, N. Y. (lyr.) 5.00 C. Smith & Son. Woodside. N. Y. (lyr.) 5.00 John Joyce, Congers, N. Y. (1 yr.).... 5.00 \V. W. Mathews, Great Neck, L. I. (1 jr.) 5.00 A. J. Staheliu. Bedford, Mich 50.00 Adam Heltz, Louisville, Ky. (1 yr.).. 5.00 Weiss & Merer Co., Mavwood, 111 25.00 I'aul M. Carroll, Houston. Texas 10.00 Miss Jeanie 10. Murray, Kansas City, Mo 5.00 Robbins Bros.. Cambridge, Mass. (1 yr.) 10.00 J. A. Peterson & Sons, Cincinnati, O. (1 yr.) 25.00 Oreo. T. Ryan, Waterbury, Conn. (1 vr.i 10.00 Damn Bros., Chicago, 111. (1 yr.) 25.00 G. Fleischaur, Pueblo, Colo. (1 yr.)... 10.00 ("has. B. Herr. Strasburg. Pa. (1 yr.).. 5.00 L. H. Neuheek. Buffalo, N. Y. (1 yr.).. 5.00 The Skinner Irrigation Co., Troy, O. (1 yr.) 25.00 Hiram J. New, Manchester, Iowa. il yr.) 5.00 .$200.00 Previously reported $34,002.50 Total $34,802.50 John Yoc.no, Secy. April 19th, 1919. 1170 Broadway New York. THE WAVE OF PROSPERITY Has it hit you in the past six months? Have you been alert to the many opportunities that presented themselves, or have you been content to just keep moving along? In my several journeys during the past few months, amongst the florists from Boston to the Mississippi, I have noticed a wonderful change of attitude as to business success from the florists' standpoint; more business, more profits, and more optimism. It is ap- parent everywhere. Of course, there were many reasons for it, but of all there seems to be one that sticks out most prominently, that makes me glad that we entered into a publicity cam- paign for flowers — our slogan, "Say It With Flowers," is being seen every- where, and the way the public has taken to it is worthy of remark, be- cause of the position which flowers, and florists generally, were held in public opinion, not always one of con- fidence. But now, owing to the man- ner in which our campaign is being forced on the public, there is a feeling of confidence and dignity, in which we may all take pride. Are you hitching to it, or letting the opportunity go by? Take a dip in this wave and get wet a bit, it will do you good, and you will emerge with a good, whole- some desire to do still more business and also to keep our industry on still higher planes than you ever antici- pated. Just a little subscription to our fund will help you to make greater doings possible and, incidentally, you will be helping yourself. Henry Penn, Chairman, National Publicity Campaign. AZALEA LEDIFOLIA. The Ledum-leaved Azalea is a most beautiful shrub, possessing all the good qualities of A. indica without the delicacy of the latter. It is evergreen, the spreading branches being well covered with foliage, and the pure white flowers are large and wide open, as in those of the other species named. A. ledifolia does well in ordinary well- drained loam and leaf-soil, delights in half shade, and is a most persistent bloomer from late spring well into summer. It appears to be perfectly hardy in most places. 396 HORTICULTUEE April 26, 1919 EXPLANATION OF PROVISIONS FOR ENTRIES OF PLANT NOVELTIES AND PROPAGATING STOCK UNDER QUARANTINE No. 37 Regulation 14 of the regulations relative to the importation of nursery stock and other plants and seeds has been revised and reissued. In its new form it is essentially an interpretation of the old regulation 14 rather than an enlargement of powers under the quarantine, inasmuch as the regula- tion, as worded in the quarantine as originally issued, was intended to cover exactly what is now more clearly stated in the new regulation. This regulation provides for the importa- tion under a special permit from the Secretary of Agriculture, of limited quantities of otherwise prohibited stock for the purpose of keeping the country supplied with new varieties of plants and stock for propagation pur- poses not available in the United States. This amendment, however, does not apply to a few plants which have been specifically prohibited entry under other quarantines, as, for ex- ample, pines, Ribes and Grossularia from certain countries, and citrus, banana, and bamboo stock. The following explanations of regu- lation 14 are given to indicate the limitations under this regulation and the procedure to be followed in mak- ing importations of the two classes of plants specified, namely, new varieties and necessary propagating stock. The expression "New Varieties" is understood to mean plant novelties, that is, new horticultural or florieul- tural creations or new discoveries. "Necessary Propagating Stock" is understood to mean stock of old or standard varieties imported for the multiplication of the plants in ques- tion as a nursery or florist enterprise as distinguished from importations for immediate or ultimate sale of the stocks actually imported, and such im- portations will be restricted to stocks which are not available in this country in adequate quantities. The expression "Limited Quantities" used in regulation 14 is understood to mean with respect both to new varie- ties and to standard stocks, such quan- tities as will supply reasonable needs for the establishment of reproduction plantings which may be thereafter in- dependent of foreign supplies. There is no limitation as to the num- ber of permits for different plants or classes of plants under regulation 14 which an individual may request, but the applications will all be passed upon both as to necessity for the particular importation and as to the quantity adequate for the purpose intended, by experts of the Department, for the in- formation of the Board prior to the issuance of the permits. All Importations under regulation 14 must be made under special permits through the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction of the Department of Agriculture but for the use of the individual importer. The importer will be required to meet all entry, transportation and freight-handling charges. The Department will make no charge for inspection and super- vision. The necessary procedure for making such importations is as fol- lows: 1. The Federal Horticultural Board will supply, on request, an application blank upon which request may be made for a special permit to import. This application embodies an agree- ment on the part of the importer that If the imported material is found on examination by an inspector of the De- partment of Agriculture to be so In- fested or infected with insects or dis- ease that it cannot be adequately safe- guarded, it may be destroyed and such destruction will not be made the basis of a claim against the Department of Agriculture for damages. The applicar tion must be accompanied by a state- ment certifying that the plants to b« imported are novelties or if standard varieties of foreign plants, that stocks in adequate quantities for their propa- gation are not available in this coun- try, and that in either case they are to be imported for the establishment of reproduction plantings and not for immediate or ultimate sale of the stocks actually imported. In excep- tional cases the importation of novel- ties may be made for personal use but not for sale. The application must also give the name and address of the exporter, country and locality where the stock was grown, the name and address of the importer and the name and address of the nursery or other establishment in which the plants are to be reproduced on release. 2. If the permit is issued, the ap- plicant will be furnished shipping in- structions and shipping tags to be for- warded with his order to the exporter. The plants will, in consequence, be addressed in bond to the U. S. Depart- ment of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant Industry, Washington, D. C, United States of America, and indorsed, "Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction, for (insert name of importer)", and ar- rangements must be made with some responsible agency in Washington for the clearance of the plants when re- ceived through the Custom House at Georgetown, D. C., together with the payment of all charges involved. 3. Upon clearance through the Georgetown Custom House the mater- ial will be turned over to the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction by the authorized agent of the import- er, and in the specially equipped in- spection houses and under expert care as to the welfare of the plants, be carefully examined by inspectors of the Federal Horticultural Board. If found free from dangerous insects or diseases, the shipment will be imme- diately and carefully repacked and for- warded by express, charges collect, to the importer. 4. Cleaning and disinfection will occur for slight infestation, but should the material be found to be so infected or infested with either disease or in- sects that it cannot be so adequately safeguarded, it will either be destroyed, or, when possible and desirable, re- turned to the point of origin. Yours very truly, C. L. Marl ATT, Chairman of Board. QUARANTINE ON ACCOUNT OF BLACK STEM RUST. Notice of Quarantine No. 38. (Effective on and after May 1, 1919) The fact has been determined by the Secretary of Agriculture, and notice is hereby given, that the common bar- berry (Berberis vulgaris) and its hor- ticultural varieties, as well as other species of Berberis and Mahonia, are capable of harboring the black stem of wheat, oats, barley, rye, and many wild and cultivated grasses. Through the co-operation of the Department of Agriculture with State officials, local organizations, and individuals, suscep- tible species of barberry and Mahonia have been very largely eradicated from the states of Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, North Dakota, South April 26, 1919 HORTIC ULTURE 39] Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, Wiscon- sin, Michigan, Wyoming and Colorado. Now, therefore, I, David P, Houston, Secretary of Agriculture, under the authority conferred by Section 8 of the Plant Quarantine Act of August 20, 1912 (37 Stat., 315), as amended by the Act of Congress approved March 4, 1917 (39 Stat., 1134, 1165), do hereby quarantine, effective May 1, 1919, the states of Alabama, Arizonia, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Ken- tucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Calo- lina, Oklahoma. Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennes- see, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia, and by this Notice of Quarantine No. 38 do order that no plants of the following species, Berberis aethensis, B. altaica, B. amurensis, B. aristata, B. asiatica, B. atropurpurea, B. braehybotrys, B. brevipaniculata, B. buxifolia, B. cana- densis, B. caroliniana (Carolina), B. coriaria, B. cretica, B. declinatum, B. fendleri, B. flscheri, B. fremontii, B. heteropoda, B. ilicifolia, B. integer- rima. B. laciflora, B. lycium, B. ma- crophylla, B. neapalensis, B. neubertii, B. siberica, B. sieboldii, B. sinensis, B. trifoliolata, B. umbellata, B. vulgaris including its subspecies and horticul- tural varieties, Mahonia aquifolium, M. diversifolia, M. glauca, and M. repens, shall be moved or allowed to move in- terstate to points outside of the quar- antined area. This quarantine shall not apply to the movement by the United States De- partment of Agriculture of the prod- ucts named for experimental or scien- tific purposes. Done in the District of Columbia this 15th day of April, 1919. Witness my hand and the seal of the United States Department of Agricul- ture. D. F. Houston, Secretary of Agriculture. INSTRUCTIONS FOR STERILIZA- TION OF SAND, SOIL, OR EARTH USED FOR PACK- ING BULBS IMPORTED UNDER NOTICE OF QUARANTINE NO. 37. Amendment No. 1 to the regulations supplemental to Notice of Quarantine No. 37 provides that the requirement of Regulation 3 as to freedom from sand, soil, or earth of nursery stock and other plants and seeds permitted entry under that regulation, shall not apply to sand, soil, or earth used for packing the articles enumerated in Item No. 1 when such sand, soil, or earth has been previously sterilized in accordance with methods prescribed by the Federal Horticultural Board under the supervision of a duly au- thorized inspector of the country of origin. The requirement as to sterilization may be met by heating the sand, soil, or earth to a temperature of 100 de- grees Centigrade (212 degrees Fah- renheit) and maintaining that temper- ature for a period of one hour. Such sterilization is accomplished at one of the field stations of this Department by the use of a large iron receptacle holding about a cubic yard of soil. A fire is built under the receptacle and in a short period the contained earth is heated sufficiently to kill all larvae, nematodes, etc. It is necessary to keep the soil stirred while heating. Any device which will maintain the heat at the required temperature for one hour will be satisfactory to the Board. The invoice covering importations of bulbs packed in such sterilized sand, soil, or earth must be accom- panied by a certificate of a duly au- thorized inspector of the country of origin to the effect that the required sterilization has been accomplished under his direction. The certificate should indicate the marks and num- bers on the cases and should contain such other information as may be necessary to identify the cases which it covers. C. L. Maklatt, Chairman of Board. April 10, 1919. FERTILIZE THE FARM ORCHARD. The farm orchard can be maintain- ed in satisfactory condition by the use of stable manure and wood ashes ap- plied on the ground about the tree, spreading it well beyond the extent of branches as well as under the branches. Give a liberal application. On poor soil use more than on a more fertile soil. For those who cannot obtain stable manure use a high grade commercial fertilizer, applying from 20 to 30 pounds per mature tree. Ground bone is an excellent material to use, but for immediate effect a more quickly available form of nitrogen should be used, such as nitrate of soda, two to five pounds per tree, or sulphate of ammonia in similar amounts. Tank- age is a good fertilizer. Stable man- ure and acid phosphate or in some cases rock phosphate may be used. Lime is needed on many soils and may be applied at the rate of a ton or more per acre or 25 to 50 pounds per ma- ture tree; if ground lime stone is used apply double the amount mentioned. Peaches, perhaps, more than any other fruit tree, require liberal ferti- lization for paying crops of fruit. Trees which are inclined to be weak, either from the severe winter, effects of leaf curl, over-bearing, or other causes, may be revived by stimulating them with nitrate of soda, applied just as the buds are starting in the spring and again during the summer. If the fertilizer is applied before a light rain, the effect upon the tree may appear within a few days. While a complete fertilizer is recommended for peaches, nitrogen has been found to be the limiting factor in many peach orchard experiments. Two light applications give better results than one heavy one. The nitrogen is quick- ly available and may be lost by leach- ing if only one application is made early in the season. No hard and fast rule can be made in regard to the fertilization of or- chards, but for those who have un- profitable trees, perhaps neglected, unpruned and unsprayed, the follow- ing program is submitted: Prune your trees. Spray them. Fertilize them, using any of the following: For Mature Apple Trees. 1. Stable manure — ten to fifteen loads per acre, or half a load per tree. 2. Stable manure and 300 pounds Acid phosphate. 3. 500 pounds of a high grade fer- tilizer analyzing 6 per cent nitrogen and 8 per cent phosphorus. 4. Nitrate of soda — 4 to 8 pounds per tree. Acid phosphate — 5 to 8 pounds per tree. Muriate of potash — 2 to 3 pounds per tree (if available and needed). Peach Trees. 1. One and two year old trees % lb. nitrate of soda. Mature trees may receive as high as three pounds in two applications. 2. High grade complete fertilizer, 5 pounds per mature tree. 3. Ground bone 5 to 10 pounds and l/2 pound nitrate of soda per tree. Plum and Cherry Trees. The growth and condition of the crop will be an indication as to their fertilizer needs, and that recommended for peaches may be used. Grapes. A complete fertilizer high in nitro- gen, 1 to 3 pounds per vine; or Nitrate of soda 14 to y, lb. per vine may be used. 398 HORTICULTURE April 26, 1919 THE WESTCHESTER AND FAIR- FIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The regular monthly meeting of the above society was held in Hubbard's Hall, Greenwich, Conn., Friday even- ing, April 11. Three new members were added to the roll. The judges for the evening were Robert William- son, Tom Atchison and John Forbes. Awards were as follows: Ophelia roses from Robert Grunert, first prize; roses from W. J. Sealey, second; wall flowers from Paul Dwenger, third. P. W. Popp staged a very fine vase of the new rose Evelyn for the A. N. Pierson Co., Cromwell, Conn., and re- ceived a certificate of merit. William Whitton read a very good essay on commercial fertilizers. Maurice Fuld of New York gave a lecture on color schemes for bedding out. Jack Conroy, Cor. Sec. NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. The regular meeting was held April 14th at the Grand Opera House build- ing. Attendance was light owing to Easter. C. H. Totty staged a vase of John Dunlop's new rose, Frank W. Dunlop, which scored 90 points and was given a preliminary certificate. Antirrhinum shown by J. Raffcreezer, Teaneck, N. J., received a vote of thanks. Orchid- flowering sweet peas shown by John Weston, Valley Stream, L. I., were highly commended. Dr. Chas. T. Baylis spoke on the coming Victory Loan, and subscrip- tions amounting to ten thousand dol- lars were taken. Chas. H. Totty reported that the preliminary schedule for the 1920 In- ternational Flower Show would be available in a few days. F. R. Pierson reported for the com- mittee which had charge of the pro- test against Quarantine No. 37 and read the reply of D. F. Houston, Secre- tary of Agriculture, to the effect that there would be no changes made In the bill and it would go in effect at the time named. Chas. H. Totty, chairman of the com- mittee on publicity, spoke at length on the Milwaukee plan of taxation. A dis- cussion followed, the consensus of opinion being that the work proceed as originally planned. New members elected were: C. Nie- man, 299 Broadway; Rocco Trebaldie, 426 Madison Ave.; A. M. Van der Schoot, 299 Broadway; Frank Heid. Tarrytown, N. Y. C. Peterson, 491 5th Ave. and Frank Golsner, College Point, were nominated for member- ship at the next meeting. Pres. Kessler appointed A. L. Miller. P. W. Popp and J. G. Esler a transpor- tation committee for the S. A. F con- vention at Detroit next August. A vote of thanks was extended to G. E. M. Stumpp for the dinner decora- tions at the club's dance last month in the Biltmore Hotel. CHICAGO. Raymond C. Craig, son of the late Joseph Craig, is back from France but still in the east and was not able to attend his father's funeral. Peter Reinberg's name is associated with the decision of the South Park board to rename 12th Street Roosevelt Boul. and place a suitable statue of Roosevelt at the eastern end of that street on the lake front. Mr. Rein berg has done much good work for Chicago and this adds one more thing to his credit. One of the large department stores, which has always featured an Easter lily sale of large proportions, came out with the big headline, "Easter Lilies," and below regrets that owing to war measures prohibiting the importation of lily bulbs it was impossible to se- cure the usual stock of pot plants and hopes that the sale would take place next year. The eleven tracks of woodland and river country, known as the Forest Preserves, and purchased by Cook Co. last summer, are being much enjoyed by the Chicago people on these early spring days. Most of them can be reached by street car or trolley lines now and it is a part of the plan to have a driveway connecting them. The boulevard drive connecting the city parks is 55 miles long and when this outer park drive is made Chicago will have two driveways of which she has a right to he proud. NEW GREEN BEAN FROM JAPAN SUCCESSFULLY GROWN IN U. S. An American missionary in Japan, interested in the introduction of good crops from the Land of the Rising Sun into the domain of Uncle Sam. sent a sample of Hahto soy beans, which he had purchased at an agricul- tural fair, to the United States Depart- ment of Agriculture about three years ago. This bean has since been grown successfully at the Department's Ar- lington (Va.), experimental farm, and has been tested in other parts of the country. Although the Hahto bean, which produces excellent green vege- tables similar to lima or butter beans, is preferably adapted for culture in the southern states, the variety also produces profitable yields of green beans during favorable seasons in the corn belt. The Hahto soy bean is a bush va- riety which grows high enough to pro- duce abundant forage, yielding nearly as large hay crops as the Mammoth Yellow, and is believed to be superior in seed production to that variety. When the seeds are from three- fourths to full grown they make an ex- cellent green vegetable. A number of residents of the District of Columbia and Several states grew the bean in their gardens last summer and canned the product, which has been pro- nounced by epicureans to be at least the equal if not the superior of the ordinary butter or lima bean. Dried Hahto beans cook up easier than any other variety of "soys" and have a more pleasant flavor than most of the other sorts which have been used in this way. A growing season of approximately 130 days is required to produce mature beans, while the green beans are ready for harvest at least two weeks earlier. During the cur- rent season a Michigan canning com- pany is to test out the Hahto bean for commercial canning purposes. The department will not be able to com- ply with requests for seed, as ar- rangements have been made for the distribution of all the seed that is available among boys' and girls' gar- den clubs of the South, where the va- riety is best adapted. A CORRECTION In our issue of April 12th, we inad- vertently omitted to mention that the article entitled. The Gardener and His Wide Field of Endeavor, by Wm. Fal- coner, was prepared by the National Association of Gardeners to be read and discussed at the April meeting of the various gardeners' and florists' societies throughout the country. April 26, 1919 HORTICULTURE 399 Obituary James M. Buist. James M. Buist, for nearly forty years a florist of Milford, Pa., passed away April 18th, in his 95th year. Mr. Buist was born in Scotland where he studied for the ministry. At the age of 25 he came to America. His first and only employment was with Andrew Reid, a florist. Upon Mr. Reid's death, Mr. Buist bought the business. He retired several years ago. He leaves three sons and one daughter. Joseph A. McClunie. Joseph A. McClunie, who has been in the florist business for over forty years, passed away at his home, 8 Park Terrace, Hartford, Ct., on April 16th. aged 66 years. He was born in Pittsfield, Mass., and entered the flor- ist business in 1875. He had a country wide reputation as a florist and deco- rator, and supervised the decorations for the Harrison inauguration, also one of the Cleveland inaugural balls. He is survived by his wife and two daugh- ters. Robert S. McCormick. The horticultural world at home and abroad will be interested in the announcement of the death of Robert S. McCormick. He and his brothers and sons were among the first to im- prove the reaping machine, and his brother Cyrus was especially promi- nent in that connection. The whole family reaped a fortune out of the in- vention. The family came from Vir- ginia originally, Robert having been born there in Rickridge county in 1849. He died at Hinsdale, Ills., April 16th, 1919. Mr. McCormick served three years as First Secretary of the United States Legation in London, under Min- ister Robert T. Lincoln. In 1901 President McKinley ap- pointed him Minister to Austria, to succeed Addison C. Harris, and dur- ing his service the ministry was raised to an ambassadorship. In 1903 President Roosevelt transferred .Mr. McCormick to be ambassador to Rus- sia. Mr. McCormick aided in gaining en- trance to Russia for the Associated Press, which made possible a lifting of the veil which had hid events in Russia from the rest of the world. During the Russo-Japanese war, Mr. McCormick handled the interests of Japan in Russia. „ In 1905, Mr. McCormick was pro- moted to be Ambassador to France, Best Young Trees XittlC Gree Jfarmfl, Framingham, Mass. Millions of Evergreen and Deciduous trees, all grades and sizes. Write for Price List Firs, Junipers, Arbor-vitae, Pines, Spruces, Maples, Ash, Oaks, Lin- dens, Elms, etc. £ American Forestry Company 15 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. & NURSERY STOCK Fruit »nd Ornamental Trees, Sarafcs, Small Fruit., Clematis, Inrirull and BoMt. Write for Trade LUt W. I T. SMITH COMPANY, Gum. N. Y. We are subscribers to the Nurserymen ■ Fund for Market Derelopmeat HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOB OVKE HAXF A OKXTTTBY Small, medium and larfe slses supplied Price Hit new ready THE D. HILL NURSERY CO. Evergreen SpeclalUt*. In Amerlcav BOX 410, DINOKB, ILL I IBOLIUM T&bNrf«r HARDY PRIVET (L "fS^f** TO BE SENT OUT IN THE FALX OF 1919. Introducers of Box-Barberry. | Elm City Nuraery Co., WOODMONT NURSERIES, lac, Ktv> Hano, Cl. pany Julius Roofers Oc PLANTSMEN Orchids, Conservatory Plants, Novelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Finest Stock in America for Trade or Private Requirements RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY succeeding General Horace Porter. The Russian climate had undermined his health and in 1907 his condition caused him to retire. Joseph C. Craig. Joseph C. Craig passed away at his residence, 738 S. Oakley Blvd., April 17, following what was probably a second stroke of paralysis. Mr. Craig was born in Chicago 62 years ago next month and has spent all of his life here, devoting all his time, since boy- hood, to the flower business. In the early days of Chicago when social events reached magnificent propor- tions Mr. Craig was noted as a deco- rator and the elaborate table decora- tions calling for thousands of flowers were first introduced by him. In those days the florist had for his home grown stock, tube roses, primroses, camellias and calla lilies, and for roses and carnations they had to depend up- on the eastern cities. Flowers were then shipped in pails of water and the first ones packed and iced as is the present method, was done accord- ing to his direction. The first roses sold in Chicago were brought here by Mr. Craig and he may be said to be the founder of the present cut flower business here. Later he brought hybrid rose plants on one of his many visits to New York and they were grown by Stielow Bros., at Niles Center. Mr. Craig used to relate his experiences, when an order late in the day, meant an all night trip out to the stock. In all this Mr. Craig was creat- ing the demand for cut flowers and much credit is due him for this. For forty-five years he has been in business in the loop district and was able to attend to business almost to the last. He leaves four sons, Joseph A., Arthur A., Raymond C. and William, all of whom are connected with the business and one daughter, Irene C. The funeral was Saturday and interment was at Mt. Carmel. Sno^as Queer* Carina Awarded Certificate of Merit at 8. A. F. A O. H. New York Convention. And 100 other notable kinds. Always aak for SWASTIKA BBAND OANNAB. The COfiARD A |"Te"| WEST GROVE VJOfvES CO. | 31 \ PENH., U.S.A. ■afcwt PrU. Trm. Aatoto. VrkiM. TWria*. Wt mrt imbtcribtrt it tkt Nuritrywwu' I Fund ftr Umrttl Dmltfmtmt GLADIOLI New Trade List Ready JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowerfleld, L. I., N.Y. SEEDS AND BULBS JBobbington's 128 Chambers St., N. Y. City MM) HOKTICULTUKE April 26, 1919 COMMUNITY BETTERMENT. Address by Geo. N. Smith, Wellesley, Mass., before The Gardeners' .v Florists C'luli of Boston, April 15, 1»19, Community betterment In its broad sense includes betterment or improve- ment in any and every direction that will tend to make a city, town or vil- lage more desirable as a place in which to live. Moral improvement, religious im- provement, political improvement, aesthetic improvement, etc., but when a person speaks of community or vil- lage improvement he is generally un- derstood as meaning and probably does mean improving the outward ap- pearance of the place. Cleaning it up — ornamenting it — making it more at- tractive— more pleasing to the eye. Here is a work in which we may all take part with the expenditure of very little time or effort and little or no money— it is the little things that count— little pieces of paper— little candy boxes— cigarette cases — paper bags, etc. may not amount to much taken singly but collectively strewn about the streets and door yards they make quite a disreputable looking vil- lage. It is easier to keep clean than to make clean and if none of us will throw litter on the streets there will be none to pick up. If each and every one of us will keep his own premises and the street adjoining clean and neat the trick is turned — the whole town is clean and nobody has been put to much inconvenience or expense. When we get the town clean the next thing is to ornament it. In grad- ing, laying out walks and driveways, there can be no set rules. We must meet conditions as we find them, but we should aim to make our grades pleasing to the eye, avoiding all sharpness. Don't make terraces with sharp angles unless absolutely neces- sary. They are costly to make and costly and difficult to maintain. Try to have graceful curves where there is much ascent or descent. In laying out walks and driveways remember that they are for use and not for ornament and should be as few and as direct as possible, the shortest distance between two points being a straight line. It may be argued that there is no beauty in a straight line, but in this case it has the advantage of utility, whereas I think I am safe in saying that there is neither beauty, utility nor common- sense in cutting up the grass with a lot of meaningless curves. I do not wish to be understood as advocating absolutely straight walks or drives in all cases; far from it in most cases especially if the entrance is not directly in front of the house slight curves may be introduced to good advantage but they should go comparatively direct from point to point so that there will be no tempta- tion to cut across the grass. If the curves or driveways are too pro- nounced they are sure to be cut by the wheels of vehicles. As I just said we do not make walks and driveways for beauty. Green grass is much more pleasing to the eye than gravel or concrete. Now if our grading is done and our walks laid out we may consider plant- ing trees and shrubbery. Here again, there can be no hard and fast rules, but there are a few general principles to bear in mind. It is said that the A. B. C. of landscape planting is plant in groups, avoid straight lines, keep your centers open. Plant your shrubbery along the underpinning of the house or other buildings, along the boundary lines of your lot and in the corners, don't scatter individual plants all over your lawn so that it is not evi- dent whether you intended to have a lawn or a shrubbery. Have one or the other. Be careful not to plant so as to hide a pleasant view, but if there is an unsightly object that you wish to cover up then plant so as to hide it from view, as landscape men say "plant it out." We can't do better than to take nature for a teacher. Of course we can't imitate nature very closely be- cause nature uses only natural con- ditions and material, whereas we have to deal with the artificial. Nature has no buildings, streets, walks, driveways, clothes line yards, etc. with which to contend. Nature teaches variety. In nature there are no two scenes alike, no duplicates. We often hear the ex- pression "as alike as two peas in a pod," but as a matter of fact there never were two peas alike. Nature never made any two things alike, so in our planting we should have no two views alike, no two beds, no two groups of shrubbery. Large growing trees should not be planted in small front yards. I have seen Norway spruces planted in front of houses which stood not more than twenty feet from the street line. Just imagine how they will look in a few years from now. I have also seen a weeping mul- berry in the center of a field of several acres, which was the other extreme, and looked nearly as much out of place as the spruces in the small yards. For best effect trees and shrubs should be allowed to grow naturally, do not trim them into regular forms and destroy the natural gracefulness and beauty which is characteristic of each tree or shrub. Each tree or shrub has a peculiarity of its own which should be preserved and pruning should be practiced merely to assist nature in removing dead or dying wood, thinning where the head has be- come too thick or to cut off a strag- gling branch. Two men were riding by a place where a number of evergreens were sheared into so called "fancy shapes." One remarked "That man has taste;" the other replied, "Well, if he has it is mighty poor taste." The proper time to prune shrubs is when they are through flowering, if they are pruned in early spring as is the usual custom the flowering wood is cut away. Evergreens need very lit- tle pruning except to keep them in shape which should be done just be- fore growth starts in the spring. In pruning trees all cuts should be made close to and even with the trunk so that the wounds will heal over smoothly and not leave unsightly bunches. A cut made close to the trunk will heal very quickly whereas if a stub is left it will take several years to heal and in the meantime it may de- cay and produce a cavity extending down the tree. Lantern slides were shown showing different ways of grading, different ways of laying out walks and drive- ways, the effect of trees and shrubs in beautifying places, good and bad prun- ing, the difference between natural and artificial landscapes; one showed the unsightly signs put up by the Metro- politan Park Commission. NEWS NOTES. J. G. Jack will conduct a field class at the Arnold Arboretum on Satur- days, commencing April 26th, to as- sist those who wish to gain a more in- timate knowledge of native and for- eign trees and shrubs which grow in New England. No technical knowl- edge Is required as the instruction is simple. NEW CORPORATIONS. Evansville, Ind. — Lockyear Floral Co., dealers in plants and flowers, cap- ital stock, $25,000. Incorporators, Mel- vin H. Lockyear, L. E. Price and Ethel B. Price. NOTICE. Mr. Thos. W. Berridge is no longer connected with Horticulture, all com- munications will hereafter be ad- dressed to and receive prompt atten- tion from Horticulture 147 Summer St.. Boston. April 26, 1919 HORTICULTURE 401 SEED TRADE AMERICAN SBBD TRADE ASSOCIATION Officers — President, F. W. Bolilaaa, Washington, D. C. ; First Vice-President, Wbl G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md,; H*-cond Vice-President, David Burpee, Philadel- phia, Pa.; Secretary-Treasurer, O. K. Keadel, CleTeland. O. POTATO DISEASES PREVALENT. May Be Controlled by Treatment and Selection of Seed. A number of specimens of seed po- tatoes with Rhizoctonia or black scurf have recently been sent in to the Ohio College of Agriculture for identifica- tion. These potatoes are nearly cov- ered with dark brown or blackish bod- ies up to a quarter of an inch in size which at first appear as adhering soil particles but will not wash off. When such tubers are planted the fungous parasite in these bodies grows out and attacks the young shoots, resulting in lowered yield and a diseased crop. The parasite also gains a foothold in the soil so that future crops will be diseased. Such diseased tubers should not be planted. Seed treatment with corro- sive sublimate, however, will greatly reduce the disease. Four ounces of corrosive sublimate are dissolved in 30 gallons of water and the tubers soaked in the solution for an hour and a half. This chemical is a deadly poison and must be handled according- ly. The solution should be used in wooden vessels, as it corrodes metals. This same treatment may also be used to treat for potato scab. Only clear, sound, healthy tubers with an unbroken skin and of fairly uniform size and regular shape should be selected as seed potatoes. SEAWEED FURNISHES POTASH FERTILIZER. Since the war stopped the suppl.v of potash from Germany the Bureau of Soils of the United States Department of Agriculture has been experimenting with various processes for recovering potash from kelp, a seaweed. One of the experimental plants has been in successful operation for several months. One of the by-products is kelp ash, which contains a potash content of more than 33 per cent. Several car- loads of this product have been placed upon the eastern markets for fertilizer purposes. A carload was recently sold to a farmers' co-operative association in New York and was found so satis- factory that another carload was bought later. A third carload of kelp ash will reach Baltimore about May 1. Anyone interested in buying kelp ash in carload lots for fertilizer purposes may secure further information from the Bureau of Soils. SALES AND PROFITS Taper by Hodgson Jolly, read at a meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club April 10, 1919. Isaiah, the prophet, in directing the attention of the Hebrews to the road to success said: "And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet shall not thy teachers be hidden any more." How about it in these days? Truly these are days of adversity, but the teachers are not hidden and no man need say that there is no place he can go for knowledge. Knowledge is on every hand. Is it appreciated or made use of? It does not look like it, for statistics show the average life of business less than five years and 97 out of every 100 businesses, failures. Interposing here a touch of levity, one might say that there was considerable truth in the slang epic that "Life is a doughnut. The problem is to separate the nuts from the dough." Our prob- lem tonight is to endeavor to separate facts from fancies, as regards sales and their profits. Let us, therefore, ask ourselves — What is a sale? According to the dictionary, a sale is "an exchange of a commodity for an agreed price." However, in modern business, a sale means quite a good deal more — "an exchange of a com- modity for an agreed price" at a profit to the seller. In fact, generally speak- ing, the sooner it is realized by busi- ness men that there is no sale where there is no profit, the better it will be for them individually and collectively. Such a realization is not based on any- thing merely theoretical or academic, for only when we realize, and admit, that we are in business to make profit — profit, legitimate, profit — are we going to properly succeed. Outside of a benevolent or charitable institution, every business has to make profits, if it is going to remain in business or develop and grow as it should. We, therefore, are forced to inquire what is profit on a sale? The answer, in everyday business language, would be that profit is "the difference between the sale price and the cost price of the article sold." This urges us to further information on the "cost price." "Cost price" or, in accounting lingo, "cost of sale," usually covers the "delivered" cost of the article or commodity sold, which would include the list price (less trade discount), plus delivery, freight and express charges. This, however, is not all of the "costs" of sale, for to the "de- livered cost," has to be added the ad- ministrative or "general," as well as the "selling" expenses of the individ- ual, partnership or corporation making the sale. Of course, it is understood that these extras to the original "de- livery cost," usually termed "on costs," "burdens" or "overheads" — In other words, the cost of doing busi- ness or mark-up, cannot usually be directly applied, but are added on a percentage fractional or some such similar basis. This method or plan of distribution of the additional over- head costs or costs of doing business, does not, however, in any way, invali- date or deny the existence of these same additional classes of expense that have got to be added to the origi- nal prime "delivered" cost, before it can be said that all the items in the cost of sale have been covered. Neither does the use of any other basis of distribution alter the case, or afford any grounds to any one who wants to be honest with himself, for ignoring or disregarding such "over- head" expenses in the total of costs of sale. To sum: up, then, (1) A sale is not a sale, unless there is profit in it. (2) The profit in the sale is the difference between the sale price and the total of the costs in the same. (3) The factors in the costs of sale are: (a) "Delivered" cost of article, (b) Administrative or "general" over- head, (c) Selling expense or over- head. B and C being usually termed "cost of doing business," or, "make- up." Quoting Walter W. Hoops, a well- known advertising man: "With rare exceptions the big problem is not bigger business, but better business methods — more careful thinking and less guessing." Why is it, that 90 per cent of American merchants overbuy? Because they do not know their in- ventories or cost of doing business. Is it not about time you florists took this to heart, and got rid of your con- ceit in old-time ways and means of conducting business? How many of you can tell the percentage of sales, or cost of sales or your cost of doing business on your sales as a whole — much less on the different classes of t02 HORTICULTURE April 26, 1919 sales? Again, if you can, are all the factors in the cost of doing business included in yours? Perhaps you do not know that bricklayers used to bend over and pick up every brick, and that when someone suggested a platform at a convenient level for obviating the bending over, the brick- layers told him they knew their busi- ness better than he did. Notwith- standing, the adjustable platform for bricks is in use everywhere, and bricklayers now lay three to four times the number of bricks they form- erly laid. Having proceeded this far, our next step is to inquire if there are any rules to be followed and methods to be employed in our everyday business that have been found practical. Yes, there are! Many of them! But let us consider at this time some of the more fundamental of the practices, one of which is the basis for correct figuring of profits on sales. Some advocate the cost of sale as the proper basis, others, the sales price. Let me say here that it mat- ters little which basis you employ, so long as you follow it through cor- rectly. Let us visualize an assumed case of merchandise sales to the amount of $50,000.00; the cost of the merchandise sold being $30,000.00; the gross profit or "mark-up" $20,- 000.00; the cost of doing business $10,- 000.00, and the net profit $10,000. Percentage Sales Cost Price Itasis IJasis 100 100 60 Milse sales JM.OOO Cost of mdse sold. 30.000 Gross profit or "mark-up" 20,000 LESS Cost of doing busi- ness (selling and gen. expense) ...$10,000 66% 40 33% 33% 20 20 Net profit $10,000 Always keep the basis clearly be- fore you and do not possibly get mixed up, in the above example, and figure that the gross profit is 40 per cent, and take 40 per cent of $30,000 or $12,000, which, less your cost of doing business, $10,000, would only leave a net profit of $2,000 instead of $10,000— a shortage of $8,000. This shortage, of course, is equal to 40 per cent of the difference between the proper basis to which the 40 per cent applies, namely, $50,000, and the im- proper basis, or $30,000, of $20,000, at the rate of 40 per cent equals $8,000. Such mistakes are not now so com- mon, but do occur even in these days, and, as you can well imagine, with disastrous results. As regards the cost of doing busi- ness, in the foregoing example, let me say that though it is the ordinary prac- tice to add this to the merchandise cost on a percentage basis, either to cost of merchandise sold or to sales price of merchandise sold, it is not technically correct practice. The un- derlying element in cost of doing busi- ness is time, therefore it would be proper to apply it to the average in- ventory, according to the length of time the merchandise was in hand. This procedure, though not by any means practicable in a great many businesses, is followed by some to very great advantage to themselves. They keep records by weeks, or by months, of the all-over or departmen- tal inventories and expenses, pro-rating these periodic expenses to the average periodic all-over or departmental in- ventories. This gives them not only correct cost of merchandise, increas- ing, as it should, according to length of time in hand, but provides as well a valuable guide to buying. This leads us to the interesting question of turnover. Quick turnover is better, any time, than large gross profit on slow sales. The more turn- over, the smaller the margin of gross profit necessary in the merchandise sold. Turnover is usually the number of times the average inventory will go into the cost of sales for the period, though, as in the case of department stores, the merchandise sold at retail prices into the average inventory at retail prices, is correct. The average turnover for the ordi- nary retailer used to be two to three times a year, which would be con- sidered satisfactory, but, in these days, the average turnover for the re- tailer must run from four to eight times a year to allow him to remain in business. In this connection, the figures com- piled by the System magazine in a sur- vey of different lines of business, may be interesting: Grocer makes 10 turnovers a year. Department store makes seven turn- overs a year. Druggist makes 4% turnovers a year. Drygoods makes four turnovers a year. Hardware dealer makes 3ph DallTery DARDS- FLORIST Established at N. E. Cor. of Madison At*. and 44th St., New York, for 44 Tears QCALITT, SERVICE, FAIR PRICES Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery W. 8. 8. BUT WAR War Sarinr Stamp. SAVING STAMPS Issued by Ike V. S. Got. 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. — The Rosery, 23 Steuben 8t Albany, N. Y.— Danker. Boston— Thos. F. OalTln, 1 Park St. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont 8L Brooklyn, N. Y.— Wilson, 3-5 Greene ATe. Buffalo, N. Y.— 8. A. Anderson, 440 Main St Buffalo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St Cambridge, Mass. — John McKensle, 1927 Mass. Ave. Chicago— William J. Smyth, Michigan Are. and 31st St. Cleveland, O— J. M. Oasser Co., Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O. — Adam Graham * Sons, 5523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros., 1836 W. 20th St Cleveland, O.— The Smith * Fetters Co., 735 Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Ce., 1S43 Broadway. Detroit, Mich.— J. Breltmeyer'a 8*as, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. Eaat Orange, N. J.— Smith, The Flerlst Fall River, Mass.— Warburton, 488 New Boston Rd. and M N. Mala St FlshklU, N. Y.— Wood Bros. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 1817 Grand Ave. New York— David Clarke's Sons. 2188- 2141 Broadway. New York— A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madison Ave., at 48th St New York— Dards. N. B. earner 44th Bt and Madlaon Ave. New York— G. B. M Stumpp, 781 Fifth Ave. New York— Kottmlller, 428 Madison Are and 40th St., alao Vanderbilt Hotel. Omaha, Neb.— Bess A Swoboda, 141S Farnum St. Philadelphia— F. M. Rosa, 136 So. 52nd St., 13 So. 60th St., 212 E. Glrard Ave. Philadelphia— Chas. H. Grakelow, Broad St. at Cumberland. Providence, R. I. — Johnston Bros., S3 Dorrance St Rochester, N. Y— J. B. Keller Sons, 26 Clinton Ave. N. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber, 4328 28 Olive St St. Paul, Minn.— Holm A Olson, Inc. Tarrytown-on-Hudaon, N. Y. — F. R. Pler- aon Co. Toronto, Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 8-10 West Adelaide St Washington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F Bt Washington, D. C. — George H. Cooke, Connecticut Ave. and L St. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop, 22 Pearl St New York— Tnos. F. Calvin. Fifth At*., at 46th St NEW FLOWER STORES. Cuero, Tex. — B. L. Shestag. Austin, III. — Henry Shaefer, Chicago avenue. Franklin, Pa. — Whitney & Kendrick, succeeding Bell Floral Co. JOHN BREITMEYER'S — —SONS— — Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We eorer all Mlchir-ta point* a*d f+4 seetlons of Ohio, Indian*, and C-sbss Members Florists' Telerrmph Dclirery Association. fciOIXE BROS CO UWI STJ»W *■>■, fTOrCTOK an GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Telegraph Delivery WILSON BROOKLYN Mala Store S and 8 Greene Ave. .NEW YORK Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asao. Phone*, Prospect 6800-6801-6802 DELIVERIES IN NEW YORK, BROOK- LTN and LONG ISLAND A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave. at 48th Street I GUARANTEE SATISFACTION rvi BE FVI B BE F3 F". T\ D. A. THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. ALBANY, N. V. FLOWER DELIVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery 6. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Mealier Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass*. DANKER Albany, New York The beat *f T. T. D. Serrlea alwars A Card This Size Costs only 90o. per Week on Tearly Order It would keep your name and your specialty before the whole trade. A half-Inch card costs only 45c. per week on yearly order. April 26, 191'J HORTICULTURE 405 CHICAGO Send Your Order* to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member FloruU' Telegraph Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Deliverv Service WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop ■illl I. 1ANBA1X, rreerleter. ■ ■>» rieriesa' Telegra*si D.Dvsry S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. T. ttiDIIDON servlea moan* fresh, stsrdv Sesek aaa presapt eallvsrlss la BCfTALO, LOCKPOKT, NIAGARA FAIXB aad WIHT1SN NEW TOBK. Member Florl.ts' Telegraph Delivery THOS. F. GALVIN INO. tICIlf VfiDfcf 561 Flfth Av«- rlCff I UntV Vandarbllt Hotal RfKTfiN * Park street • UO I UH 799 Boylaton Street ItiiniNS ti StiMirt hi ill Eistin r slits KNOBLE BROTHERS Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery We are well equipped to handle your orders. 1836 W. 25th Street CLEVELAND, O. THE SMITH & FETTERS C0> 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flower* of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5S23 Euclid Avo. Will take sood caro of your order* Mfmktrt 0j F. T. D. Aticci*ti*n. Retail Deliveries eontim*1 Hudson RlT«r poi-ti, TeUrrmphio Order. WOOD BROS. Fl SHRILL, N. T. HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Man FLOWERS The Best at The Lowest "I SERVE" The Largest Popular Priced House in Philadelphia F. M. ROSS Send orders to 136 So. 52nd Street, Philadelphia. Other Stores 13 So. 60th St., 212 E. Girard Avenue PHILADELPHIA Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. Deliveries of glowers earn1 Please hi FALL RIVER east wattfMU territery. EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, The Floriat We deliver by automobile In seat, Weat and Sontb Orange, alio Olen Ridge, Mouc- clalr. Bloomfield. Newark and New York. CHICAGO Mrs. Allie Zech is home again after several weeks' stay at the hospital, where she underwent a severe op- eration. Geo. Wienboeber reports the first aeroplane delivery, made to the south side, April 21st. The flowers were carried in fine shape, but George has not yet announced pernament delivery arrangements of that kind. The rule for Sunday closing in the wholesale market was not observed by all this Easter, the houses keeping open in the forenoon finding it neces- sary because of the unusual Easter conditions. Four days of rain brought a week's work, to be done in two days. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Ittmiir FUritU Tiltgraph Diliviry AtttciarUm NOTICE INITIALS. Wt kavt cni lUri m/« THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEV1LANB Euclid Avenue The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered ea mall ar telegraph order tea aay eeaaalee, la aay part sf the DeeaUU— JOHN H. DUNLOP s-is Wei Adelaide St. - TORONTO, ONT HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones 1601 and L IBM 1415 Farnum St. MAHA, IMI Efficient Delivery Service ALL BOSTON SUBURBS JOHN McKENZIE l»t7 Mass. Ave., CAMBRIDGE, HAM. PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. GRAKELOW E™ Everything in Flouei s Broad Street at Cumberland Th< Park Floral Co. B. E. GILL 1 8, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member Florlate' Telegraph Delivery DENVER. COLORADO 406 HORTICULTURE April 26, 1919 ROSE PLANTS OPHELIA DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY 2i-inch pots, $90.00 per 1000.. Fine stock, cuttings made from two and three eye cuttings. THE LEO NIBSSEN 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 1C19 - 21 Raarf.ad St., Philadelphia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES h. all Siasinabte Varieties if Cut Flews Wired Toothpicks W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. mjtm. tajt* M,M*...«rW Saaa»l» teem. Wee eeie ky emlm. GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florist* RIOHMOND, IND. ■eaalaa H.rtumH.r. wheel •rritUc. (MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Cmltianu aMMUrt Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 2(4 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. 77ie Haute for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN »er~We are Wholesale Florists Doing m a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO 1 y C "^ ► CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. J -M IF You Want Anything from Boston Get It From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Order* With Ue HENRY PVI. ROBINSON & CO. 2 Vtflnthrop Square and 32 Otis Strset, BOSTON, MASS. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — TRADE *****-& JSZws only Roses Am Beauty, Special. . ■ " " Fancy and Extra " " No. i and culls Russell, Hadlcv Killarney. Ward Radience, Taft, Key I s-oo Ophelia, Sunburst 4-°° Carnations 3-°° BOSTON Apr. 23 ST. LOUIS Apr. 2i 33.00 12.00 s.oo IS. OO 2.00 50.00 20. CO 4.00 15.00 8.00 8.00 12.00 4.00 100.00 to 150.00 Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum 20.00 to 25.00 Lines, Specioeum j 8.00 to 20.00 Calls* ! 20.00 to 25.00 Iris j 8.00 to to.oo Lily or the Valley 8.00 to 10.00 Snapdragon 8.00 to 20.00 Parities 1.00 to 2.00 Daffodils 6.00 to 8.00 Calendula 2.00 to 4.00 Stockt W Wallflowers W Mignonette 2.00 to 6.00 Sweet Pens 1-00 to 3 -to Violet* .75 to *-co Marguerites 3-co to 5°° Gardenias • 25 oa to 35.00 Adisntum ■ 1-00 to 1.50 Gladioli | 16.00 to 25.00 Asparagus Plumosus. A Spree (100 Bchs .1 35.00 to 50.00 50.00 aS-oo 5.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 60.00 so. 00 15.00 8.00 8.00 2.00 60,00 40.00 15 00 35.00 12. SO 8.00 I2.00 6.00 75.OO 25.OO 20.00 IO.OO 6.00 5-oa 2.00 5.00 3.00 -50 .33 1.50 to to to to to to to to IC to to to to to to to to 6.c 1.00 12.00 33 oc 3.00 8.00 4.00 1.25 1.00 2.00 i-5° 40.0c IOC .00 PHJLA. Apr, si 15.00 50.0s 15.00 10.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 100. aa ;o. 03 20.00 13. OO to 73- •» 60.OO to 40.00 to 30.00 to IO.OO to 15.00 to 13.00 to 3.0* to 150.0c to S5.00 to to too to 5.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 1. 00 1. 00 ■73 40. CO 1.00 25.00 JO. CO 13.00 8 00 S.oo 6.00 6.00 3.00 1.30 1.30 50.00 2.00 60.00 to 75.00 J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Avsnus, CHICAGO Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers ROSES. CARNATIONS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK Shipping ordera hare moat careful attention alway • William F. Kasting Co. Wholnsnle Florists 5438-570 WASHINGTON STREET - BUFFALO, N. Y. April 26, 1919 HORTICULTURE 407 piNOLYPTOi WEED KILLER m$te2% ■>*■£> IECTICI Bars jonr plants and trees. Jast the thine for greenhouse and ontdoor Die. Destroy* Mealy Bag, Brown and White Scale, Thrlpa, Bed Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mitea, Anti, etc., wltbont injury to planta and without odor. Caed according to direction, our stand- ard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your cropa by Insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Florlsta bare 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 SO parts. V4 Pint, 80c; Pint, Me. | Quart, 90c; Vi Gallon, »l.SO; Gallon, 13.80; S Gal- lon Can, $10.90; 10 Gallon Can, $20.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY Diit $. 421 W. LiKdftiB St. ■I. Flower Market Reports Despite the telephone BOSTON tie-up and the day before Easter a holiday in Bos- ton, the wholesalers all agree that Easter business far exceeded last year, when reports showed a wonder- ful business. Shipping trade began early in the week and vast quantities of stock were moved. The plant trade was unusually brisk. The few potted lilies in the market were not up to usual standard and the public under- standing the shortage were satisfied to substitute with a wonderful variety to choose from, — rambler roses, bou- gainvilleas, hydrangeas, azaleas, tu- lips, narcissi, hyacinths, rhododen- drons, lilacs, heathers, etc. There were plenty of cut flowers and every- thing sold at good prices. The condition of the market three days after Easter presents a big sup- ply of stock. The usual reaction after a holiday set in and prices have dropped on everything. American Beauties and Russells are particular- ly fine, and in big consignments. There are plenty of Killarney, Radiance, Ward and Ophelia roses at this writ- ing. Carnations, callas, daffodils and sweet peas are also plentiful. THE VERY NEWEST AND QUICKEST METHOD OF DESTROYING WEEDS, GRASS AND OTHER GROWTH IN GARDEN WALKS, COTTERS, TENNIS COURTS, DRIVEWAYS, ETC. This fluid destroys weeds and other growth wherever applied, and lt» effect on the ground prevents the growth of fresh ones for a year and thus saves a great deal of time and labor, as no cutting, hoeing or hauling away of the weeds is required. , , We manufacture the strongest line of DISINFECTANTS on the market. PINO-LYPTOL CHEMICAL CO., 507 509 W. 19th St.. New York CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. WHOLESALE FLOWBR MARKBTS - TRADEPR,CESTPoerDIEALERsoNLY Rotes Am. Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra. " " No. i and culls. . . Russell, Hadley Killarney, Ward. , Radiance, Taft, Key Ophelia, Sunburst Carnations Cattleyaa Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies, Specioaum Callas.- •• Ir CINCINNATI Apr. si CHICAGO Apr, it BUFFALO Apr, a i PITTSBURG Apr, at 30.00 to 73.00 40.00 to 60.00 50.00 30.00 to 40 OO 30.00 to 40.00 30.00 13. OO to 23,00 10.00 to 3300 5.00 IO.OO to 33.00 6.00 to 25.00 6. co lO.OO to 30.00 6.00 to 1 1.00 4.00 to. OC to 55.00 5.00 t. 95.00 5. CO 10.00 to 3 3. co 6.00 to 15.00 6.00 6.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 6.00 4.00 60.00 to 7$.oo 33 -o° 10 60.00 713.00 1 3.00 to JO. to 20.00 to 30,00 20.00 10.00 15.00 4.00 10.00 15.00 20.CO 8.00 15.00 (.SO 4. CO 3.00 8.00 Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Panslas I i.oo Daffodils a.oo CaUndula ! a.oo Stocks ! 6.co Wallflowers I to • Mignonette to 8.00 Sweet Peas 1.00 te a.oo Violets ■ to a.oo Marguerites a.oo to 3.00 Gardenias to Adiaorum to 1.00 Gladioli I to Asparagus Plu. A Spren. (100 Bhs.) 23.00 to 50.00 IS OO 9. CO 5.OO IO.OO l.OO 3.OO 3 -co 6.00 1.00 8.00 1.00 1 .00 1.00 25.00 1.00 20.00 30.00 to 4.00 to 6. o to 15.00 to a.oo to 6.00 to 6.00 to 1 9.00 tO 3 OO to 12.00 to 3. CO to 2.00 to 2.00 to 30.00 to 1.50 to 95.00 to 100.00 15.00 10.00 8.00 5.00 •50 4 00 3. CO 2.00 3.00 1.00 ■75 1.00 23.00 I. CO 10.00 35-oc 60.00 40.00 IO. CO I9.CO 13.OO I5.OO 90. CO 6.00 85.OO 25.OO 95.OO I2.00 IO.CO 9S.OO 1.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 5. CO 3.00 1.00 3.00 33.00 a.oo 12.00 50.00 60.00 to 50 .00 to 8 00 to 8.00 to 6.00 tr 6.00 to I.oo to 8.00 to 75.00 to 15.00 tc to 20.00 to 73.0c 75.00 35.00 15-00 15.00 15.00 20.00 10.00 uo.oc 35.00 3500 35.00 to to 4.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 3.00 te 4.00 3.00 to to to 4.00 4.00 to 6.o* 1.00 to 3 to • JS to 1.00 3.00 to 4.00 1.50 to to 3.0» 40.00 to 60.00 As an after word PHILADELPHIA to our last week's Easter report all the earlier indications of a big demand and short supplies were fully borne out. By noon on Friday orders from the South and West were being turned down right and left and by Saturday night there was hardly an item at all salable but what was cleaned up. About the only item to be seen Mon- day morning among the left-overs was our old stand-by the Easter lily. Thirty-five cents a flower, asked, was certainly an atrocious price and it is no wonder a good many were left. These of course were not very good and probably went to the waste basket. One of the scarcest items was the carnation. It soared in many cases to as high as fifteen cents. In roses the supply was more equal to the demand and although they brought good prices there was no great howl among the buyers in that connection and everybody seemed to be well satis- fied. Sweet peas were in splendid form and plentiful. What the medium priced stores would have done without loads of these is hard to say. Cattleyas were scarcer even than expected and good flowers were hard to get even at one fifty. Taking it all in all — one of the best Easters on record. Easter business from ST LOUIS reports was appreciat- ed by all branches of the trade, growers, wholesalers and re- tailers. Carnations and roses were ab- solutely scarce and commanded high prices. Sweet peas came in by the thousands but were quickly sold out. A few violets brought fair prices. Lil- ies were scarce. All good plants sold, also cut flower stock; anything of good quality showed demand. Easter business CINCINNATI came up to expecta- tions, and as a re- sult everything in the market sold readily. A great deal more stock would have sold if we had had it. Roses were only fairly plentiful and ran short; carnations too ran short of actual needs; sweet peas, however, were in a good supply, still more of them could have been used if we had had them. All Easter lilies, callas and rubrum lilies cleaned up quickly and receipts in these lines were far from an amount sufficient to take care of all demands for them. Bulbous stock proved a negligible quantity; other offerings were: orchids, lily of the valley, snapdragon, pansies, wall- flower, mignonette and forget-me-not (Continued on page 409) I OS HORTICULTURE April 26, 1919 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flower* Hew AddrM>. 14* West tSth St.. NEW lOU Telephones: MM, 1201. Hullioi gqaara. i — WIW. P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 8336, Farrarnt. Call and Inspect the Beat RatabUement In too Wholesale Flower District JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 13 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITT CituifnmtnU Solicited Phone Fwrscat 4SM WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 13S West :88th Street, New York I <•■ ...<-.'. It! J USSS Madison -,iu*r.. RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST ic>» WE3T aath si- CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED phonb;jo8jfarraqdt new YORK THE KERVAN CO Freah Out Deeoratire F~i lyniai Highest Standard of Quality. Largest Stock in America. Writ, far Illoatratad Catalog of Qreena and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Fortmoit and Beat WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE * First Class Market tar all CUT FLOWER* ■;* WiUonghby St BrookMy, li ' M. C. FORD 121 We>«t 28th St., NEW YORK FI ROSES, FIKCr GARNATIONS A Foil Use of ALL CTJT FLOWERS. Telephone 3*1* Farntnt. J. K. ALL N "A LB\DB* HTBB WHOLB14LB C JWVIISSION TRADE FOR OTBt THIRTT IBABS " ROSESI I WANT ROSES! Have a demand for more than I can supply. Rote Orowert Call or Write- 118 West 28th St. IMEINA/ YORK TELEPHONES Fmrracnt 167 aad MM J. J. CO AN, Inc. Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th Street, NEW YORK FarragufsSia'and 5891 Everything in Cut Flowers HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK SS-B7 \A/»s»* II — St IS Madisaa gqaars UAIUCI L. th Tr Conslga NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special " Fancy ami Extra. *' ** No. i and culls. . Russell. Hadley Ki Harney, Ward Radiance, Taft. Key Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations Cattleyas Last Part ol Will iDdirij Apr. 18 1919 75-oc to 135.00 25.00 to 75.00 5 00 to 90.00 8.00 10 75-oo 4.00 to 15.00 5.00 10 35.00 5. CO to 30.00 8.00 10 15.00 50.00 10 150.00 First Part if Wmi iiguiDiflt Apr. 21 1119 35.00 20.00 3.00 4x0 4 00 4.00 3.00 5.00 50.00 75-ot 30.0c 1 1.0c 50,0c IO.OC ao.oc iS-oc 8 o* WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We bare a nnmerooa clientage of New Tork City buyers and ska easaasMl ss- wdi oar supply. This la eepieiallj trae it Basse. We hare erery facUtty ana abnndant means and best returns are aaaared for stock consigned to ns. Address Taw Shlpmeatfs to UNITED CUT FLOWER 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CO. Inc. D. J. Pappas, Proa. REED . ST. LOUIS WBSffiD CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE raliniuwl or eawedotod Cattle Manure PnlvrrlmMi Sheep Manure The Ftari&s' standard erf uniform Mgi> qtralitv (or ova ten years your Supply Hftnse order, 0? wttfc os direct Tor prfees and freight rates. THE PULVHUZBD MANURE CO. 84 Onawn stoat Yard. Gbieac* III! HORTICULTURE April 26, 1919 CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS WHY? A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. It has frequently occurred to us that a large majority of horticulturists have but little knowledge of the bird life so varied and abundant that sur- rounds them, do not realize their value to those engaged in the outdoor culti- vation and propagation of trees, shrubs and plants and from lack of knowledge of the many species which are on every hand, their life and habits, have given that beautiful and interesting part of animated nature but little attention in observation and study. Unquestionably a great deal that has been written in late years has not been of a nature that was instruc- tive. Studies of the shading or color variations of feather, in an effort to form a new sub-species and give it a name, the difference in millimeters of the dimensions of leg, wing of feather, or descriptions in terms not under- stood by those not possessed of a liberal education, has been a great fac- tor that has stood in the way of a more general knowledge of the bird. The life history has in a great measure been ignored, and it could hardly be expected that a new work would ap- peal to any who had found that his previous readings were chill and un- interesting and offering no inducement for a study of the life and habits of the most common birds about them. We have often found those interested in horticulture as naturally might be ex- pected, quick to see and appreciate the fascinating study of animated nature, needing but little prompting to associ- ate it with their study or profession. We are pleased to receive from the publishers (The Page Company, Bos- ton) a copy of new book entitled "Birds of Field, Forest and Park" by Albert Fred Gilmore. which is at once well written and attractive and should be in the hands of every one who delights in outdoor studies. When we say it is illustrated by Lewis Fuertes in colors and R. Bruce Nors- fall in their best form, it is unneces- sary to enlarge upon its excellence. Price $2.50 net. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BULBS C. KBUK & SONS, HILLBGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St. CANNA8 For the best Up-to-Date Cannas, get new price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Grove, Pa. CABNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plllsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 36c; 3000 for S1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY. Qalesburg, I1L CHRYSANTHEMUMS Strong rooted cuttings of Oconto, Har- vard. Glow, Razer, Polly Rose, Yondota, Helen Lee, Chieftain, Cbrysolora, and all standard sorts. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Ready now. Order today. I. M. RAYNER, Greenport, N. Y. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grlnnell. $10.00 per clump. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, Mass. New Paeony Dahlia — John Wauamaker, 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. 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. IRIS Iris Matadore; large segments, 2% by 1% in., standards open, arched and fluted. Deep Lavender, falls rich Petunia Violet. 30 in. 80-100 plants, $73.00. One of our Entire Stock Sale of Seedlings. THE GLEN ROAD IRIS GARDENS, Wellesley Farms, Mass. OBCHIDS HASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. TANSIES 200,000 large, stocky, September, trans- planted, Held grown, blooming Pansy plants, superb strain. All salable stoek. Satisfaction guaranteed. $1.50 per 100, $14.00 per 1000. Ready now. Cash with order. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BBTSCHER, Canal Dover, O. SWEET PEA8 Just Arrived, crop 1018 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 lowers 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 ROEHR8 CO., Rutherford, N. J. SPHAGNUM MOBS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAGER * HURRELL, Summit 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 Htssarllk Nur sery, New Rocnella, N. Y. WIBE WORK WILLIAM B. HEIL8CHER'B WIRF WORKS, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mlt* PRUNING RAMBLER ROSES WITH HEDGING SHEARS. If there is one thing which I loathe more than any other in the work of a garden, it is the cutting out and tying up of Rambler roses. All the thorny growths have to be laid clear of the supports, the old wood cut away, and the new tied in place. When cutting away the old wood I invariably cut some piece which has sent out at the top a beautiful new rod. Too late I see this piece and hasten to secrete it, Now all this vexatious and annoying work is done away with. I go into the tool-shed, procure the hedging shears, and proceed to lop back those roses just as I would a hedge. It does not matter whether the growth is new or old; off it comes. In a very short time I have the bottom of the ladder strewn with a tangled mass of what would have been blooming wood. As a ro- sarian my soul would have shrieked aloud at such desecration at one time; now I simply cart the debris to the bonfire without turning a hair. Why? Simply because I have found that all this tedious cutting out and tying up is not necessary. Blooms are produced in abundance on the roses cut back in this way. It is true that after the op- eration the roses look as if they would never bloom again. I learned this "tip" by accident. Xear my house there was a particularly fine speci- men of a weeping Dorothy Perkins. In its season it was simply weighed down with blooms. The following spring I chanced to look at that rose, and found that its owner had cut the head back to about a foot of wood — new and old wood was all treated alike. I watched that rose with inter- est during the time when it should bloom. There, sure enough, it was, a pink billowy mass. From that day I have adopted the same tactics, and al- ways get an abundance of bloom. — Clarence Pointing, in The Garden. April 26, 1919 HORTICULTURE 111 What Users Say A FAMOUS ILLINOIS KOSK RANGE in speaking of the Kroeschell Boiler :is an economical greenhouse boiler, I cannot say too much. Personally I have had the pleasure or misfortune to fire nearly every make of green- house boiler on the market, and I safely say that the Kroeschell is the host of them all. (Signed) CIIAS. McCAUI.IOY. RIVERBANK GREENHOUSES, OEMOVA, I LI Kroeschell Bros. Co., The Reward of Merit A BIG MAN IN THE I I.OKKTLTI RAI. WORLD The Krncscliell Boiler I installed last year usually runs from 10 p. m. to 6 a. m. without attention. I do not have the least trouble to keep temperatures In the coldest weather. The boiler has given entire satisfaction. The Kroeschell is the best boiler we have ever handled. (Signed) ciiarles tottv. MADISON. NEW JERSEY. ffLASS FOB GREENHOUSES Our prices can be bad 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 Varlck Aim., Brooklyn, N. T. YOU CAN RELY ON ADVANCE SASH OPERATING DEVICES AND GREENHOUSE FITTINGS For that new house, specify our equipment. You can make no mistake in using our product. Write for catalogue and March 1st prices. ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. Difficult and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading In- ducements made to secure business. Over 80 years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal, conscientious service. Write for termB. Address SIGGERS & SlfiaERS PATBNT LAWYERS Box », National Union Building Washington, D. O. PATENTS GRANTED. Copies of any one of these patents can be obtained by sending fifteen cents in stamps to Siggers and Sig- gers. Box No. 9, Washington. D. C, and mentioning Hobticultube. 1,297,546. Agricultural implement, Da- vid S. Cook, Salt Lake City, Utah. 1.297,818. Garden-sprinkler, Wilbert C. Fawkes, Portland, Oregon, assign- or of one-half to William R. R. Beier, one-fourth to Bernard Metzger, and one-fourth to Albert Meyer, Port- land, Oregon. CYPRESS GREENHOUSE STOCK PECKY CYPRESS STOCK HOT BD SASH Aak for Circular D and Prices THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER COMPANY NEPONSET, BOSTON BULBS MAY BE DIVIDED AFTER LEAVES WITHER. Spring bulbs may be divided after the leaves die down. The leaves should not be removed, however, be- fore they wither, as they supply the bulbs with vitality for next season's blossoms. To rob them of this means that next year's blooming qualities will be lessened. DREER'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 77.58 8 in. .75 8.25 62.50 Tne Riverton 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, Ulis- rms- B"lbs ""* s"""ies' 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Far BiisnhiKi Blazing USE IT NOW F.O.PfflttCO. 12 w. Ntmmf KWYMK 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. )reer'8 Peerless' Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, became both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in r7BM'i Fond for Market D»TMopment, »lt» "Bmy It With Flower*" Publicity <«mp»lirm. H. HEISTAD LANDSCAPE GARDENING ROCKPORT, ME. Hardy Rhododendrons Mountain Laurel, Magnolias, Azaleas Send for Price List THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES, BEDFORD, MASS. Phone Lexington, 274 IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that ia well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES WhoUiJ* and Retail NORTH ABINOTON, MASS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED NEW CROP, CLEANED, LATH-HOUSE GROWN. NOW READY TO SHIP. 1,000 or more seeds *2.00 per 1,000 25,000 or more seeds $1.40 per 1,000 5,000 or more seeds 1.75 " 50,000 or more seeds 1.S0 10,000 or more seeds 1.60 " Delivered free anywhere in United States or Canada upon receipt of remittance. McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers Street, New York ADVER rage Advance Co 435 Allen, J. K 432 American Bulb Co 414 American Fores- try Co 420 Anderson. S. A.. 4211 Aphine Mfg. Co.. 433 Barrows, II. II.. 410 Bay State Nur- series 415 Bobbink & At- kins 41.". Ruddington Co., Inc., A. T 425 Bolgiano & Son. .414 Boston Floral Supply Co 432 Breck, J. & Sous.414 Breitmeyers, J. Sons 42S Budlong. J. A. . .480 Bunyard, A. T.. .428 Burnett Bros 41T Burpee, W. A. & Co 414 Carter's Tested Seeds. Inc 414 C h 1 1 d s, John Lewis 42:: Clarke, D. Sons.42S Coan, J. J 432 Page Cooke. Geo. II... 428 Conard & Jones. 416 Cowee, W. J 430 Craig Co., Robt.415 Danker 42S Dards 428 Dreer, II. A. 434-435 Dunlop, John H.429 Dysart, R 432 Edwards Folding Box Co 430 Elm City Nur- series 423 Farquhar, R- & J. Co 414 Fengar, E. W...415 Ford. M. C 432 Ford, W. P 432 Froment, n. E.. 132 Calvin, Thus. F.429 Gasser Co., J. M 429 Grahaui & Son, A 4211 Grakolow, Chas. II 429 Grey & Co., T. .1414 Gude Bros. <'.... . 128 Hart, Geo. 13 130 Il.-istad, H 415 Ilcntz & Nash... 132 Page Hess & Swoboda.429 Hews & Co., A. H 434 Hill Co., E. G...430 Hill, D. Nursery Co 423 Howard, W. D..423 Irwin, R. J 414 Jolmston Bros. ..428 Easting, W. F. Co 430 Kelway & Son.. 414 Kervan Co 43'-' Knoble Bros 42'.i Kroescbell Bros. 435 Kuebler, \V. H..432 Kottmilier 488 Lager & IIurrell.416 Lemon Oil Co... 431 Ug-glt, C. r 4w McCarthy & Co.. N. F 423 McHutchison <'■>. 415-416 Marshall, W. E. & Co 414 McKenzie, John. 429 Micbell, II. F. Co.425 Page Michigan Cut Flower Ex 430 Murray, Samuel 428-436 New Eng. Flor- ist Supply Co.431 New Eng. Nur- series 415 .Xiessen, Leo Co. .430 N. T. Botanical Gardens 423 Old Town Nur- series 416 Palmer, W. J. & Son 429 Park Floral Co..42'.i Parshelskv Bros. 434 IViin the Flnrist.42S Pennock, S. S. Co 413 l'ino-Lyptol Chemical Co... 431 Pierce Co., F. . NEW BEGONIA MRS. M. A. PATTEN (DARK PINK SPORT OF BEGONIA Glolre de Chatelaine.) This sport of the well known Chatelaine Is a beauti- ful shade of dark pink, bordering on a brilliant scarlet, which Is even more in- tense when planted out in the summer. As easy to grow as Chatelaine, Identical In every respect except color. Strong, vigorous grower. 2 in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Delivery May 1919. L. J. REUTER CO. Plant Brokers 828 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, Mass. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE BAY TREES MAY DELIVERY Standards Bush Shape McNUTCHISON Pyramids Short Stems & CO., The Import House 95 Chambers Street, New York flBOLIUM T^bNfdw IflRDY 1>RSVET ,L ,b1lHuxm,0val i TO BE SENT OUT IN THE FALL OF 1919. Introducer* of Box-Barberry. | Elm City Nursery Co., WOODMONT NURSERIES, Inc., New Haven, Cl. { HYDRANGEAS ROOTED CUTTINGS: Ready immediately after Easter. All cuttings taken from the best selected wood. ^__ BEST FRENCH VARIETIES: Including RADIANT, CHACTABD, BOUQUET ROSE, BABY BIMBINETTE, MME. MUELLER, etc. Per 100, $4.00; per 1,000, $35.00. Bfe> Also a flne lot of OTAKSA at same prices. DELPHINIUM BELLADONA 10,000 nice plants, 2% In., per 100, $7.00; 1,000, $65.00; also some good 3 in., per 100, $15.00; and a number of other fancy sorts in the New Gold Medal Hy- brids, fine 3 in. stock, per 100, $15.00. „„. C U. LIGGIT, «. B.?.5S Bid.. Philadelphia, Pa. STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for our list, Th« r«ONARD & |~T~I WEST GROVE VJOWESCO. |J*J PENN..U.S-A. rt FrU, Trm. ini„l». IVku, Vkw-FiM. W* mrt rubscribert tt tkt Nurstrymtn' s Fund far tfmritt Drvtle?n.,Ht CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. Juiiui hn Company LVIEIM Orchids, Conservatory Plants, Novelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Finest Stock in America for Trade or Private Requirements RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY RAFFIA The Same Old Dependable Brands Red Star Brand XX Superior Brand A. A. West Coast Brand Bale Lots or Less. Write for Prices McHUTCHISON & CO., The Import House 95 Chambers Street, New York May 3, 191b II 0 KT1 (MI I, TU If E HI BEST STRAWBERRIES FOR DIFFERENT LOCATIONS What variety of strawberries shall 1 grow? Thai is a question which is often asked, even bj professional gardeners, because the strawberry is a very national fruit ami kinds which thrive well in one section give almost mi results in another. Experts from Washington have been studying this matter and in a recent bulletin have presented -nine interesting findings. It is stated thai aboul fifty varieties are grown ratlin- extensively, bu1 many are suited only for restricted sections. The soil requirements of the different varieties arc important, though to a less degree than the climatic re- quirements. Certain varieties, like the Klondike and Ihinlap. arc adapted to a very wide range of soils, while cithers, such as the Annua and (lands', arc much more exacting. The Annua seems best adapted to a fairly heavy soil, such as a heavj -ill loam, while the Gaud] dues hest nil a elav Inaill. The leasnll for 1 lle-e differ- ences in soil adaption seems to lie, in part at least, in the amount of moisture which the different sorts can gel from the different soils through their runts. The Marshall, Glen Mary and some others do not yield well under ordinary held conditions, hut produce large crops when grown under intensive garden culture and when stable manure is applied. Among the varieties having lame, showy fruit arc the Chesapeake. Columbia. Joe, Nidi Olmier. Luptnn. Mar- shall, Oregon, Magoon, Success, and Belt {William Belt). Others bearing fruit which is almost as large and showy as these are New York, Early Jersey, Glen Mary, Aroma, Grandy, Mascot, Brandywine, and Jucunda. Many who can not eat certain varieties because of their high acidity can eat the milder flavored scirls with- out harm. The New York is considered f the best for such use. as it is \ci\ mild. Other mild-llavoied sorts are the Marshall. Chesapeake, Belt (William Belt), Xich Ohmer, Early Jersey, and Superb. The quality of strawbern varieties is influenced to a large extent by climate and local weather conditions. Furthermore, varieties that appeal to certain individ- uals as of very high quality do not so appeal to others. Some like varieties with a very mild flavor, while others like those having a pr uuiced flavor and considerable acidity. Varieties vary greatly from season to season in the same section, and often have higher dessert qual ity toward the end of the season than at the beginning. Moreover, a variety may have good dessert quality in one locality, hut tins quality may he poor in a section having a different climate. Thus, the Xich Olmier is almost insipid in Florida, hut often has high quality in New Jersey and very high quality in California. The .Marshall. Americus, and Jucunda an; among the varieties having the best dessert quality. The Marshall is mild in flavor; the Amcncus. an everbearer, is a little more acid and lias a musky flavor as well, while the Jucunda is subacid. Other varieties of high quality are the Belt (William Belt), Chesapeake, Joe, Dunlap, Oregon, Brandywine, Success, New York, and in cer- tain sections the Xich ( thlllcr. Two sorts, the Progressive and Superb, under favor- able conditions produce a crop during the summer and autumn. Several other everbearing sorts are in the Made, hut are not generally as desirable as these. Among those grown to a slight extent are the Peerless, Ameri- cus, Francis, and Minnesota No. 1017. It is claimed in certain sections that strawberry varieties soon run out, but the records prove the con- trary. The Klondike was originated about 1896 and intro- duced in 1901, while the Aroma originated in 1889, the Dunlap in 1890, the Candy in 1885, the Missionary about 1900, the Chesapeake in 1903, the Clark before 1880, the doe before 1899, the Marshall in 1890, and the Sample in 1894. The Jucunda, the leading variety in Colorado, was introduced before 1860. The Wilson originated in ls."il and is still grown in some localities. It was at one time grown throughout the United States. but it has been replaced in most sections by varieties more resistant to disease and having larger, tirmer berries with milder flavor. The Early Flowering Magnolias It is only favorable seasons that Magnolia stellata escapes being damaged h\ late frosts in New England. The cold weather which came a few nights ago, when the temperature dropped to twenty-six degrees above zero in Boston, discolored the opening blossoms of this plant wherever ii was found. It is a handsome species, hut is less to be preferred for planting on private estates than M. con- spieua, now coiuiiionls known as M. denudata. Usually this magnolia escapes injury li\ late frosts, but this year the blossoms in many places were damaged, al- though in sheltered spots the} were harmed but little. This Chinese tree is considered one of the handsomest as well as one of the hardiest ol the spring flowering trees suitable to the climate of eastern New England. It almost invariably produces many large, tulip-shaped blossoms. There are several hybrids between M. de- nudata and M. lilittora. which also i- known as M. obovata and as M. purpurea The flowers of these hy- brids arc somewhat tinged or streaked with rose, and all of them come a little latin- than M. denudata. While several of the hybrids aie equally beautiful, M. Soulan- geana is the best known, and most widely planted. Probably this is the best of all the earl\ flowering nblias for the home grounds, except where, planting can be made iii a large way and in variety. While the flow- ers come a little later than those of M. stellata and M. denudata, tins c really a point in it< fav< r because ii • seldom injured by the cold weather. Soulange's mag- nolia is a very showy, handsome shrub or small and is a better plant to recommend than either stellata or the i ree magnolia. 418 HORTICULTURE May 3, 1919 horticulture: VOL. XXIX MAT 3, 1919 NO. 18 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Telephone. Beach 292 ADVERTISING RATES: Per inch, 30 Inchon to page $1.25 Discount on Contracts for consecutive Insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), 5 per cent.; three months (18 timet) , 19 per cent.; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (52 times), 80 per cent. Page and half page space, not consecutive, rates on application. Bntered as second-class matter December 8. 1904, at th« Post Office at Hoeton, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3. 1879. CONTENTS Page BEST STRAWBERRIES FOR DIFFERENT LOCA- TIONS 417 THE EARLY-FLOWERING MAGNOLIAS 417 S. A. F. &■ 0. H— National Publicity Campaign— Is the average florists a good business man? 419 MAKING A ROSE GARDEN 420, 421 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: Horticultural Society of New York — National Asso- ciation of Gardners 422 Florists' Club of Philadelphia 435 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO REGULATIONS SUPPLE- MENTAL TO NOTICE. OF QUARANTINE NO. 37.. 425 FORSYTHIA INTERMEDIA SPECTABILIS — Illus- trated 426 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: Washington, New York, Philadelphia 427 Flowers by telegraph 428 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Washington, Philadelphia 431 MISCELLANEOUS: Does Publicity Pay? 419 The Year is Beginning to Work 422 Your Questions Answered 423 Why There are More Unpaid Claims Against Rail- roads lor Lost or Damaged Goods Than Ever Before 424 Steam Sterilization Kills Diseases Infecting Soils.. 424 Economy in Manuring 425 News Notes 427 Cutworms in Greenhouses and Outside 433 Experiences of a Woman Greenhouse Grower 435 Patents Granted 423, 424 There has been much discussion as Rhododendrons (,, the relative merits of our native American rhododendrons and the hybrid varieties imported from Europe. Of our native species R. maximum has been the species most largely planted. In its natural state it is found in moist, shady woods where if is sheltered from sun and wind. Why ihis rhododendron is so extensively planted by many landscape men in situations where ii is exposed to wind, sun and droughl is a matter quite beyond our com prehension — probably because it produces that which pleases must clients, immediate effect. Such immedi- ate effect is. however, of short duration — the plant- die and when the owner learns the reason as lie invari- ably does, the landscape man is discredited by the cli( m and his friends. The owner of a large estate on Lone- Island. N. Y.. in speaking of 1\. maximum had occa- sion to say to us, I was induced to buy a number of ear loads of them at a bargain price of a hundred dollars a ear — it cost me five hundred dollars a ear to get ri 1 of them. Of course R. maximum has its place in land- Annuals for the rock garden scape work and when planted in a suitable situation constitutes a strong and pleasing feature. Rhododen- dron catawbiense thrives in sun, provided it is given a deep soil of average moisture. It does not suffer seri- ously from moderate wind, but in common with all broad Leaved evergreens should not be planted in wind swept situations. It has a much greater range of adaptability than R. maximum. The purple color of the flowers is the only objectionable ( ?) quality of 1!. catawbiense, and in most of the countries of Europe this color is highly esteemed. Rhododendron carolinianum is in our opinion unsurpassed bj any other native species. Its rich, deep green foliage seems to be the hardiest of all and the (dear pink lower clusters are of rarest beauty. It seems to thrive equally well in si r partial shade, and is especially adapted to wood kind plantings. We think' that this variety offers the greatest possible opportunity for the hybridist who h\ using this species ma\ give us a new race better constituted to our severe climatic conditions than are the hybrids of I!, cataw- biense to winch w . c are now limited. Rock gardens are commonly ex- pected to contain only perennial plants yet there are not a few annuals which are well suited to rock garden culture. It often happens that the addition of these annuals does much to improve the appearance of the rockery. This is especially true wdiere bulbous plants have been grown, the annuals keeping up the floral procession. There are two ways of starting them. The simplest is to sow the seeds in the soil in close prox- imity to the bulbs. The other and better plan is to st irt them in the seed bed or a cold frame and transplant them later on. Of course dwarf or trailing plants are the most desirable, and as a matter of course those which are averse to a rather dry soil will not he chosen. It is wise to make a rather close planting at first, even though thinning is necessary later, as sometime- the heavy rains of spring do more or less damage. An English gardener who has been experimenting with the different annuals for rock gardens has made up the following list: Abronia umbellata, fragrant, lilac, trailer: Ageratum Dwarf Blue, very free-flowering; Alyssum maritimum. dwarf, white; A. saxatile (Gold DusI ). yellow, both very fine; Arctotis breviscarpa, orange color, suggestive of the Calendula: Campanula attica, either in purple or in white varieties, profusely flowering dwarfs; dwarf hy- brid Candytufts, various varieties: Collomia coecinea, suggestive of the Bouvardia, scarlet and tall: Esch- scholtzia Mandarin compacta, a brilliant orange; Gilia nivalis, white, and O. minima caerulea, beautiful blue, both 4 inches to G inches in height; Godetia Bijou, the smallest of its class; Gypsophila repens. red ami white; Ionopsidum acaule, a close-growing, very dwarf plant; lilac; Leptosiphon androsacetis, pale purple; Limnanthes Douglasii; Kaulfussia amelloides, white, blue or crim- son; Mesembryanthemum tricolor, must he grown in a sheltered, sunny nook; dwarf Namesias, various, hut only employ the most brilliant kinds; Xemophila : X\o- terinia capensis, white and blue dwarfs: Pansies and Violas; Phlox Drummondii of the smaller sorts; Platy- -icnioii californica. a kind of trailing Poppy with cream flowers; Portulaca, very dainty: Salvia roemeriana, fine scarlet flowers; Sanvitalia procumbens of double so ts, yellow and crimson : Saponaria calabrica, rose or white: Schizanthus pinnatus, very floriferous; Silene pendula compacta, various colors; Tagetes signata pumila, yel- low gems; Virginia Stock, fine in the mass, but be sure to gei selected forms; Veronica glauca; and Whitlavia grandiflora, rather large. May 3, 1919 HORTICULTURE 419 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS There are very many ardent sup- porters of our compaign who have fol- lowed up work closely enough to as- sure themselves that our efforts to in- crease business are yielding a bumper measure of success. The following letter, from a well known firm, vouches for a direct bene- fit resulting from the publicity cam- paign: "Lincoln, 111., April 19, 1919. "Mr. John Young, New York, N. Y., "Dear Sir: — Enclosed please find our check for $50 in payment of our sub- scription for 1919 to the Florists' Pub- licity Fund. We are finding evidence of substantial returns from this adver- tising from a source we had little thought of, until we began to notice such evidence in the increase of orders from it. This source is the better class of magazine readers in a number of little towns. We can only attribute the increase in the number of accounts from these smaller towns to the at- tractively planned advertisements placed in the various magazines of wide circulation. "It is our belief that while there will not be the great scarcity of flowers dur- ing the next year which has prevailed since the summer of 1918, nevertheless, demand will be so largely augmented by the highly intelligent advertising campaign now being prosecuted by our National Society, that prices will be at least in a considerable measure sus- tained. "Yours truly, "(signed) Gullett & Sons." If it were needed, this letter might be taken as a direct endorsement of the policy of our committees to confine our advertising to the national maga- ines of general circulation. Our sub- scribers are to be found in practically every section of the country, therefore our advertising mediums must cover equitably every bit of territory of the United States, in which case they also, necessarily, cover Canada. To every million subscribers to these magazines, it is safe to add at least four million readers, for it is universally admitted that the average of readers for each copy put out is five persons. Small wonder, then, that our publicity is far reaching. If non-subscribers would give a little thought to these facts, and, as well, make it their business to inspect our advertisements in magazines which surely come to their hands in some way, considerable impetus would be given to the campaign. The "broad- side" recently sent out by our Promo- tion Bureau, and which is now in the hands of the trade in every section of this country, gives full information as to where our advertisements are to be seen and also describes the various aids for making local connection with them. It is to the interest of every florist to make this connection, either through the newspaper electrotypes, provided, or by projection in moving picture theatres of the lantern slides furnished for this purpose. Anyone who has not received a broadside should make immediate application of the secretary for one. John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York. DOES PUBLICITY PAY? Three years ago the National War Garden Commission and the Department of Agriculture started a publicity campaign on VEGETABLES: SEED sales jumped ! The Seeds- men have had the three biggest years in their history. Two years ago the Florists start- ed their publicity campaign on FLOWERS: Flower sales jumped! In spite of adverse conditions, business increased so much last year that many florists this year are doubling their subscriptions to the Publicity Fund. This year the Nurserymen, through the National Service Bu- reau, started their publicity cam- paign on NURSERY STOCK: Nursery sales jumped! Nursery- men have had all the business they could do — at higher prices. DOES PUBLICITY PAY? IS THE AVERAGE FLORIST A GOOD BUSINESS MAN? This is the question that I have of- ten heard discussed — and cussed. Well, it is really hard to say, but there is no doubt that the majority who are good business men have made a success of their venture in the florist business despite poor conditions and lack of proper organization; and then there are some who will have to be classed as successful because they made money without the foolish expenditure of money for. advertising," or the help of the national organization, or any of the large trade organizations; such a man is in a class that is known the world over as "selfish," feeling that there is some one else spending his time and money and he will get re- sults just the same. By comparison, we class him just as an American does the uneducated and, perhaps, unfor- tunate of some of the trouble burdened countries for whom America went in- to the war ,with the hope to some day take him by the hand and say, "My friend, my work has not been in vain, for now you see the light." How few of the craft know of or care for the great work done in their behalf in protecting them from bad legislation, or from fraud through lack of knowledge of losses they would have sustaine without that knowledge? There are those who do untiring work for the benefit of all in the trade and ask for their reward — results. So when you are asked for your share of expense as a contribution toward the National Publicity Compaign, you are enjoying a distinct privilege. The slogan, "Say it with flowers" is given you to use without question. Are you so ungrateful or short sighted as not to see what it all means to you? The moneys contributed are used most- ly in national magazine advertising contracts. In order to secure space in the leading publications, we must to given two or three months in advance of publication, which means if we are to spend money for the starting of a vigorous campaign when the late sum- mer and fall crops are in, we must have assurance that we can meet our obligations, that's all. George Asmus. Chairman of Finance Committee, S. A. F. & O. H. Publicity Compaign. 420 HORTICULTURE May 3, 1919 Important Points About Varieties and Cultivation. Apparently there is a decided reviv- al of interest in the growing of gar- den roses. Amateur gardens are planting them freely, while rose gar- dens on large places which have been neglected throughout the war period are being put into shape again. Much of the information about the culture of roses which is being put out is not altogether accurate, but the following article which has been prepared by the Missouri Botanical Garden for its monthly bulletin contains many im- portant points: Location. Roses are entitled to the choicest location in a yard. Good exposure to the sun, and proper protection from prevailing winds will do much to make the rose garden a success. While a location with a full-day sun exposure is much to be preferred, it is not ab- solutely essential, and where a choice must be made it is best to give roses the morning sun. Beds should not be located near trees or shrubbery. Roses are heavy feeders and for their best development require an unusual amount of fertilizer; when planted near trees or shrubbery, the roots of the latter deplete the soil of nourish- ment, with the result that the roses suffer. If, however, planting in close proximity to trees and shrubs is un- avoidable, it is advisable each year to dig a trench (about a foot wide and two or three feet deep > around the rose bed and fill with well-rotted cow manure. This procedure will tend to prevent the roots of shrubs from actu- ally entering the rose bed. Sometimes a concrete wall is constructed deep enough to prevent this encroachment. Soil. Roses usually do well in any good garden soil, but better results are ob- tained if considerable care is exercised in the preparation of the ground. Roses require a heavy, well-drained soil. To obtain this, the area to be used for a bed should be dug out to a depth of from eighteen inches to two feet, and if the drainage is not good another six inches should be removed and this space filled with fine broken stone, brick, or old flower-pots. Upon this porous stratum six inches of well- rotted cow manure should be placed. and finally sufficient heavy soil to fin- ish the bed, raising it not more than three inches above the surrounding grade. This latter layer should, if possible, be top soil (including sod) from an old pasture. After making the bed it should be allowed to settle for a week before the planting is begun. Planting Roses may be set out either in the fall or in the spring. The spacing de- pends very largely upon the variety; tea and hybrid tea varieties may be planted about eighteen inches apart, but hybrid perpetuals, on account of their more vigorous growth, should be spaced at least two and one-half feet, and ramblers eventually need about four feet. In any case an eight-inch margin from the edge of the bed should be allowed. Where potted stock is being planted, the ball of earth should be placed with its upper surface about two inches below the soil; field-grown stock may be set two or three inches lower than its former position in the nursery. The holes for receiving the plants should be large enough to admit the stock without bending or crowding the roots, the soil should be firmly packed around the roots, and the plants thoroughly wa- tered immediately after planting. All stock should be so pruned that but two or three buds remain on each shoot — the upper bud, in each case, pointing outward. Varieties to Plant. Rose stock may be either grown on its own roots, or grafted or budded. It may be well in this connection, h( w- ever, to call attention to certain dis- advantages which attach to budded stock. In general, budded stock is more easily killed in severe winters than is stock grown on its own roots, and in addition the shoots which in- variably spring from the parent stock frequently suppress the scion unless cut away. On the other hand, there are varieties of roses which it is im- possible to grow satisfactorily unless they are budded on to a hardier stick. Of the four or five thousand varie- ties of roses at present on the market, some growers list as many as eight hundred, but of these only a few grow to perfection in this latitude. As the result of tests from the standpoint of perfection of blooms, profuse flower- ing, and general hardiness, the follow- ing list of varieties has been prepared as being particularly desirable: —, Hybrid Tea (Ever-blooming) — Gruss an "Teplitz, scarlet crimson; Lady Ashtown, pale rose; Mad. Julee Grolez, bright china- rose; Indiana, red; La Detroit, shell pink; Ecarlate, scarlet; Lady Ursula, fleBb pink; La France, bright pink rose; Augustine Guinoisseau (white La France); Otto von Bismarck, bright rosy pink; Mrs. Aaron Ward, Indian yellow; Killarney, pink; Killarney, white; General McArthur, bright crimson; Duchess of Wellington, deep coppery yellow. Hybrid Perpetual, or Remontant (bloom ing period I 6 weeks) Frau Karl Druscbki, snow white; General Jacqueminot, bril- liant scarlet crimson; Magna Charts, bright ruse; (Jlrich Brunner, cherry- crimson. Polyantba (Dwarf Hedge Rose)— Kath- erine Zeimet (white baby rambler); <>r- leans, geranium red (the best ever- bloom- inn variety for hedges yet found); Clotilde Soupert, flesh. Rugosa, or Japan Rose — Any variety that is suitable (the single or Semi-double only produce the scarlet hips or seed pods) Sweetbrier— Any Lord Penzance variety that Is suitable (do well in partial shade and shrubberj borders). Moss Roses— Any variety that is suitable. Wichuraiaua and Climbers— Hiawatha, brilliant scarlet; La Fiamma, crimson and white: Dorothy Perkins, litrlit pink; Dor- othy Perkins, white; American Pillar, pink with a clear white eye; Lady Gay, cherry- pink. Spring and Summer Care. Before growth commences in the spring, the surplus coarse manure should be removed from the beds and the remaining fine portion turned un- der. Deep cultivation is not desira- ble— three inches being quite sufficient in beds which have not been trampled on — as the roots are likely to be in- jured or broken. For this purpose it is desirable to use a four-pronged dig- ging fork, as it is less likely to injure the roots than a spade. Afterwards, and until the buds begin to develop, nothing more is necessary except fre- quent stirring of the surface with a sharp-pointed rake. As the flowering season approaches, feeding with liquid cow manure should begin and should continue until the blooming season is over, after which all stimulation should cease. The liquid cow manure is conveniently prepared by adding about six pails of fresh cow manure to a barrel of water (fifty gallons) and allowing the mixture to stand a day or two before using. If a half bushel of soot contained in a burlap bag is hung over night in the barrel of liquid ma- nure, the beneficial properties of the ferlilizer will be greatly increased. About one-half gallon of this infusion should be used for each plant and the application may be repeated once a week. It is safe to say that this is one of the most efficient fertilizers for roses. During July a light top dressing of finely crushed bone is also of advantage. May 3, 1919 II 0 HT1 C U L T UKE I'.'L Although it is generally believed that magnesium in excess is the mosl poisonous ol" all the plain nutrients or fertilizers, Tonk, as early as 1889, recommended a manure for roses con taining sulphate of magnesium with, however, an excess ol" lime. Here the matter rested for twenty years. In 1909, Truffant noted the large propor- tion of magnesium found in the analy- sis of roses, and stated that soils de- ficient in this element produced bul a weak growth of roses, but that the addition of magnesium salts brought about a marked increase of vigor and growth. The following year at the International Rose Conference, in • Paris, the particular value of mag- nesium for roses was one of the sub- jects for discussion. It was declared to be indispensable and it was stated that it should always lie given in the form of sulphate in doses of about five ounces to the square yard. As the result of recent experiments and the experience of at least one practical rose grower of national rep- utation, it is believed that the follow- ing practice is correct: Attention should be called to the fact that all roses do not react alike, and some varieties not yet tested may not re- spond satisfactorily or may even be slightly injured by the magnesium. One should, therefore, proceed cau- tiously. If plants are to be wateied with a solution, use nitrate of mag- nesium at the rate of one ounce to the gallon. This may be used once a week through the season, but if any ill effects are noted, the application should be discontinued. If the mag- nesium is to be applied dry, it is bet- ter to use finely powdered commercial carbonate of magnesium which con- tains a certain amount of lime. This should be applied at the rate of one- third of a pound to the square yard. No immediate effect will be noticed ft om the application, but, later, in- creased sturdiness and consequent richness of foliage and blossom should result. Insects. Half starved and otherwise ne- glected roses are quite susceptible to insect attacks, which, however, is not the case if the plants are properly cared for. The most serious insect enemy of the rose is probably the green By, well known to all who have grown roses. It is a small, green plant-louse, or aphid, about one-eighth of an inch in length when full-grown and usually wingless. The body is oval and soft and secretes a sweet fluid of which ants are particularly fond. The presence of ants on rose bushes is good evidence that the aphids are at work. The latter usual- ly work on the young shoots, sucking the juices with their long, slender beaks, and if unmolested quickly de- stroy the vigor and vitality of the rose plant. The most effective agent witli which to combat the aphid is tobacco smoke, but its use out of doors is ob- viously connected with serious difficul- ties. In its place, however, a solution made from tobacco stems and whale- oil soap will he found effective. To make this solution one pound of to- bacco stems should be soaked in a gallon of water over night, after which one ounce of whale-oil soap which has first been dissolved in a small quantity of hot water, should be added (it will require three or four hours for the soap to thoroughly dissolve). The so- lution so prepared should be thorough- ly stirred before using and may be applied either with a sprayer or with a whisk broom. This quantity is suf- ficient for about twenty-five plants. Where a sufficient water pressure is available the green fly may further be kept in check by vigorously spray- ing the plants from time to time, as required. Another troublesome pest of out- door roses is the rose hopper, or thrips. This insect is small, yellowish white, about three-twentieths of an inch long, and provided with a pair of transparent wings. It preys upon the leaves, working especially on the un- der side, causing the foliage to as- sume a sickly yellowish appearance. The control of this insect is more dif- ficult because of its active jumping and flying habits. Spraying the plants with water, so as to wet the under side of the leaves, and subsequently dusting them with powdered hellabore usually effects a sufficient control. Several kinds of caterpillars prey upon the rose, sometimes causing con- siderable injury. All of them envelop themselves in the leaves or burrow in the flower buds. Powdered hellebore sprinkled over the plants prevents to a considerable extent the movements of the larvae, but removal is best accomplished by actually picking them from the plants. Fungous Diseases. The mildew is perhaps the common- est disease of the rose Some varie- ties are seldom attacked and certain locations are muc'fl more subject to it than others. The disease generally makes its appearance in the autumn, when the nights begin to grow cool. At this season, however, it works but littlo harm, as the plants have made their growth and the wood is nearly or quite ripened. A mixture of equal parts of quick lime and sulphur, ap- plied when the dew is on the plants, will usually prevent mildew. The fol- lowing solution has been used success- fully: one ounce of copper carbonate, one pint of ammonia, and ten gallons ol water. Plants should he sprayed with this mixture once a week, using a nozzle giving a fine spray. Winter Protection. The work of protecting roses against the severe cold of the winter should be done by .November 20. The earth should be heaped up around each plant to a depth of from two to three inches in order to provide drainage away from the center of the plant, and from four to six inches of straw manure should be placed over the entire sur- face of the bed. This treatment will protect any of the varieties previously mentioned, except the tree, or stand- ard roses. These are budded at the crown and unless wrapped with hay or straw, freeze very easily. Pruning. One of the most important consider- ations in rose culture is that of prun- ing. Xo directions can be given which will be sufficiently explicit to enable one to know just what to do in each individual case: practical experience alone can furnish this information. But. the general principles that should be observed in pruning can be readily stated. As regards tools, a pair of good shears and a pruning knife with hooked blade are desirable. The work can be more quickly and easily done with the former, but where a very smooth cut is to be made, the pruning knife is preferable — also because it is less likely to bruise the bark. All pruning should be done while the plants are dormant. The chief ob- jects to be held in view- in pruning roses are: the production of a sym- metrica] plant, and the promotion of flower bud formation. To secure these results plants of delicate habit and weak growth should be severely pruned. Vigorous growers, on the other hand, should have the shoots only moderately shortened, but the branches well thinned out. In all cases the cut should be straight across the stem in order to expose a minimum amount of wounded surface, and care should be taken that the top bud Which remains points outward. Climb- ing roses require no pruning beyond cutting out the very old and dead wood and shortening thF laterals, except the trimming which may be necessary to make the plants conform in shape tc a particular arbor or trellis. The ten- dency seems to have been towards over pruning. 422 HORTICULTURE May 3, 1919 HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK. An exhibition of plants and flowers will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 10th and 11th, in the Museum building, New York Botanical Garden. Schedules are now ready for distribu- tion, and will be sent on application to the secretary, George V. Nash, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, N. Y. City. George V. Nash, Secy. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GAR- DENERS. The executive board of the National Association of Gardners for some time past has had under consideration the advisability of establishing head- quarters in New York City, and hav- ing considered the present time op- portune, it has opened an oflice at 286 Fifth avenue, New York. The secre- tary's hours will be 10 a. m. until 3 p. m., excepting by special appoint- ment. This step has been actuated to a large extent by the increasing interest that is being manifested towards the Service Bureau of the association by country estate owners, which makes it desirable to be more conveniently lo- cated for these clients of the associa- tion. The members of the National Asso- ciation of Gardners of Boston and vi- cinity will hold a spring conference on Friday evening, May 16th, at 6 o'clock, in Horticultural Hall, Boston. An in- teresting program is being arranged and all interested in the profession of gardening are most cordially invited to attend the conference. Those who have been present at previous Boston con- ferences, know how interesting and en- tertaining these meetings are. It is proposed to hold the annual convention in Cleveland on August 26- 28. This date is suggested as horticul- ture in the vicinity of Cleveland is to be seen at Its best, and the weather conditions are usually favorable at this season of the year. The executive board will take final action on the convention date the latter part of May, and President Weeks will then appoint the convention committees. THE YEAR IS BEGINNING TO WORK! "Does general educational publicity build business?" "Yes, it does — and we can prove it," says Manager Rockwell, of the Nurs- erymen's National Service Bureau, "You don't have to take my word for it, however. Just consider the follow- ing facts: "Every time anyone suggests nation- al publicity for nurserymen and men- tions, as an argument in favor of it, what the California Fruit Growers, or some other association, has done, somebody in the back row is seen to rise up and say: " 'Yes, yes. But our proposition is different. You don't standardize nurs- ery stock. And without standardiza- tion publicity ain't worth a tinker's tink!' "Well, let's see about that. Let's take the things nearest akin to the nursery trade — seeds and flowers, (And, incidentally, nobody has ever succeeded in standardizing seeds or flowers!) "If you know any seedsmen at all, you know what the demand for vege- table seeds has been this last three years. Last year it ran way ahead of the year before; this year, according , to a survey just completed by the Seed World, 40 per cent of the retail seed houses report sales running ahead of last year, notwithstanding greatly in- creased prices. Mr. Pack, president of the National War Garden Commission, told me the other day that they esti- mated from their field agents' reports, a very substantial increase in the num- ber of home gardens this year — al- though the war is over. "And as to flowers. Certainly they cannot be standardized. They are, compared to either vegetables or nurs- ery stock, a luxury. But last year, with the war still on, the Red Cross and War Chest campaigns being pushed, business in flotcers increased! "Why? "Well, the leading florists of the country are satisfied that the increase was due to their publicity campaign. That they are not merely talking when they say that is proved by the fact that they are putting up more money this year than they did last year for the possibility campaign, although the war is over. And when a man talks with a check, he means what he says. "And this year, although prices wero higher than they have been for sever- al years, nurserymen have found a big- ger demand for their product than ev- er before. "Again, why? "Again, the answer is publicity. The work of the Nurserymen's National Service Bureau was not started until the beginning of the year, but for weeks past prospective planters have been urged by the series of educational articles which the Bureau has supplied to over 500 especially selected news- papers throughout the eastern and mid-western states, to plant. Over a million and a half prospective buyers have been told the advantages of plant- ing, have had suggested to them what to plant, and have been instructed how- to plant for successful results; they have been helped in the care of the things they have already planted — and in the proportion that they succeed with whatever they have already planted they will plant other things. "When Mr. Allen asked me for a list of nurserymen who could be recom- mended he did not know that any pub- licity had been carried on by the nurs- erymen. He did not know that I was connected in any way with the nurs- ery industry. But he did know, as his letter states, that the magazine with which he is connected, and which has a large country circulation, had been receiving a noticeable increase in the number of inquiries regarding where certain trees, shrubs and orna- mentals could be obtained. Of course, the work of the Nurserymen's National Service Bureau is still a very small beginning, but if the little we have done so far has shown results so no- ticeable, can any nurseryman who is at all familiar with the part publicity plays in modern merchandising have any doubt that at least a small part of his advertising appropriation can be expended more effectually in a co-oper- ative campaign for general publicity than in individual effort? "No nursery concern in the country, at no matter what expense, could pos- sibly have obtained the publicity which the Service Bureau has been able to get. If paid for at advertising rates it would have cost tens of thous- ands of dollars — but it could not have been bought at any price." May 3, 1919 HORTICULTURE 423 YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED. I seem unable to make hollyhocks grow in my garden because they soon become diseased and look unsightly. Must I give them up entirely? Novice. In his Hardy Flower Book, C. H. Jenkins says that a cupful of salt dis- solved in three gallons of water and applied every two weeks in spring with a syringe in a fine, mist-like spray, is effective in controlling the hollyhock disease. He says, however, that the salt must not reach the roots of the plants. We do not know of anybody in this country who has tried out this remedy, but if really effective it seems to be an improvement over bordeaux mixtures, which is most commonly relied upon. It must be said that bordeaux is not by any means as efficient as we should like it to be. Perhaps the simplest plant is to grow new plants from seed each season, tak- ing pains to give them an open loca- tion where the air will circulate freely, and using rich soil. Diseased plants should be destroyed each year. What do you recommend for plant- ing in the bulb beds to continue the season of bloom? E. T. R. There are several shallow rooted an- nuals which give a good account of themselves in the bulb bed, and do no harm to the bulbs. One of the best for the purpose is the so-called annual mallow or lavatera, which blooms freely and has a small, attractive, mal- low-like pink flower. The foliage as well as the blooms is attractive. There Is a white variety, but the pink kind is better. Verbenas, heliotropes, pot marigolds and similar plants may be used in the same way. Can you give me a remedy for the white grubs which feed on the roots of my strawberry plants and do much damage? S. P. It has been recommended that to- bacco dust be dug into the ground to prevent this trouble, but a better plan has been tried out in Vermont, with success. A strong decoction of tobacco is poured upon the ground around the plants, and seems to be very effective in destroying the grubs. Of course when new beds are made each year in ground which has been cultivated the year before, there is little trouble from the white grubs. This tobacco water treatment, by the way, is proving use- ful in the vegetable garden, especially In protecting melon and cucumber plants. Little damage will be done by the striped beetle if the liquid tobacco is used on the ground close to the stems. Best Young Trees Xlttle ttree jfarms, F ram Ingham, Mass. Millions of Evergreen and Deciduous trees, all grades and sizes. Write for Price Lilt Firs, Junipers, Arbor-vltae, Pines, Spruces, Maples, Ash, Oaks, Lin- dens, Elms, etc. (£) American Forestry Company 15 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. & NURSERY STOCK Fruit nnd Oramncntal Traaa, Bhna*. Small FrnlU, CtommtU, Iwriimi and Koim. Write for Trade List W. . T. SMITH COMPANY, Gum, N. Y. We are subscribers to the Nunerjmn'i Fud'I for Market Derelepaeat HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOB OVKB HALF A UBMTUST Small, medium and large alien snpplUd Price Hat now ready THE D. HILL HURSERY CO. Brercreen SpeetaUet*. In Amertaai BOX 4U. DCHDM, ULU RHODODENDRONS, MAGNOLIAS, HARDY ROSES, BOXWCOD, all shapes Send for Catalogue n. f. McCarthy & co., 112 Arch Street Boston, Mass. Can you tell me what makes my celery grow leggy and pithy? I used manure freely at planting time and fed the growing crop with liquid sheep manure. Did I use too much of this fertilizer? L. White. Who can tell? There are many theories but few known facts about the cause of pithiness in celery. Some gardeners believe an excess of nitro- gen makes the hollow stalks, yet good celery is often grown where stable manure is used with the greatest free- dom. One expert believes that the trouble commonly starts in the seed bed, where the plants are allowed to become too crowded. It is quite feasi- ble to cut back young plants to make them more stocky. Oftentimes a mulch in the bed will do much to produce good celery, especially if the summer is a hot one. Professor Watts, of Pennsylvania, has advocated spread- ing a deep mulch of horse manure over the beds, thus keeping the ground cool, preventing the growth of weeds and reducing the amount of labor. PATENTS GRANTED. 1,298,841. Cultivator, Thomas E. West, Oak Park, 111. 1,299,064. Cultivator. Sanford U Timmons, Des Moines, la. 1,299,073. Wheel-Cultivator. Hays Wardlow, Naylor, Mo., assignor of one-half to Louie Hering, Naylor, Mo. 1,299,406. Weed-Destroyer. Alfred Ty- son, Sappington, Mo. Chrysanjthemum Cuttings 3 Major BonnafTon. Chas. Razer, Oconto, Pacific Supreme and Chrysolora, ready April 1st, $2.50 per hundred. Also, Extra Strong Cuttings of Car- nation Matchless, $20.00 per thousand. W. D. HOWARD MILFORD, MASS GLADIOLI New Trade List Ready JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowerfleld, L. I., N.Y. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE KIIIIIIIIIHIIIHI Miiiiiiiiiiii iiiiii ii m i mi i in inn i mi in tin ii miiitf ! INSTRUCTION IN GARDENING Practical Instruction Is offered In ! vegetable, flower and fruit gardening, ! greenhouse and nursery practice, to- ! gether with lectures, laboratory, field ! and shop work In garden botany, zoo- ! logy, pathology, landscape design, soils, I plant chemistry and related subjects. The curriculum Is planned for the I education of any persons who would I become trained gardeners or fitted to I be superintendents of estates or parks. I Students may be admitted at any time. Circulars and other Information will ! be mailed on application. The New York Botanical Garden; Bronx Park NEW YORK CITT aiiiuiMiitHmniiuiniiiiniuuMmi Himniiitmnii wiuiaminiu mmi»*TW«« HORTICULTURE -May 3, 1919 WHY THERE ARE MORE UNPAID CLAIMS AGAINST RAILROADS FOR LOST OR DAMAGED GOODS THAN EVER BEFORE. I am told that there are more un- paid claims on file today against rail- roads for loss or damage to merchan- dise en route than ever before in the history o£ railroading. Perhaps the readers hereof, all of whom use the railroads for shipping goods either in or out. would be interested to know why this is, and what chance there is for relief. Everybody knows that as a war ex- pedient, the United States Government took over most, though not all, the railroads in the country. In order to cut red tape, and get the benefit of single control in the shipment of mer chaudise and men, this was deemed necessary and nobody objected. In the beginning. Congress tried to pro- tect the interest of shippers through the act of March 21, 1918, which, in spite of the taking over, made the rail- roads subject to all existing laws, and as liable to shippers for loss or dam- age to merchandise as they were be- fore. Under this act a shipper or re- ceiver who had a claim against a rail- road for lost or damaged goods, could sue and get judgment just as if the road was not under government man- agement, but he could not issue ex- ecution on that judgment. In other words, his judgment simply stayed there on record, binding the railroad real estate — and drawing interest — until such time as the legal ban was removed and he could recover on it. He couldn't get his money right away. but he was protected until he could. This would have been fairly satis- factory to concerns that had claims against the railroad, if the govern ment had only allowed it to remain, but later the government charged that people were bringing unfounded suits against the railroad companies, and therefore issued a regulation, as to the validity of which I take the liberty of expressing great doubts. This reg- ulation provided that all suits for loss or damage to merchandise in transit, instead of being brought against the railroad, must be brought against Wil- liam G. McAdoo, Director-General of Kail roads. This was so that there should nnt be any judgments whatever on record against the railroads, which was all right so far as the government was concerned, but grossly unfair to the shipper, who was placed in this position: He has a claim against a railroad company for loss or damage to goods in transit. It may be abso- lutely clear, and may run into a large sum of money, which he may sorely need. Under the act of March 21, 1918, he could have brought suit and gotten judgment, anyway, and the judgment would have drawn interest until it was paid. Under the later regulation he can still bring his suit, but it must be not against the company, but against an individual — the director-general. It he gets his judgment he can't do any- thing with it either now or later, be- cause it isn't against the railroad at all and therefore does not bind railroad property and gives no security. The regulation has placed in the di- rector-general the autocratic power to say whether judgments technically against him. but properly against the railroad, for loss or damage to goods in transit, should be paid. In most cases he has ignored them and I am told that the number of unpaid claims on file is stupendous, and is mounting higher all the time. I have never believed— and I think this view is shared by most lawyers — that the regulations which compelled claimants to bring their suits against an individual who was not responsible, either legally or financially, instead of against the proper defendant, the rail- road, was worth the paper it was writ- ten on. I do not believe that any claimant is bound to consider it, and feel quite confident that the courts would rule that while under the act of March 21, 1918, a claimant could not collect a judgment from the property of any railroad which had been taken over by the government, nevertheless he could sue the railroad direct and get his judgment against his railroad, notwithstanding the order. So far as I have seen, nobody has raised the question as yet, believing that the rail- roads were shortly to go back to their proper owners. Since it appears they are not, however. I shall expect some- body to raise it very shortly. A number of other orders have been issued by the Federal Administration restricting claimants' right to sue, such as Order IS, which compels a claimant to bring suit either in the county where the cause of action arose, or in tin county where the plaintiff lived when the cause of action arose. While this is also an obstruction, as it may not be possible or convenient for the claimant to sue in either of those two districts, it is not so important as the regulation requiring the suit to be against the director-general, which is equivalen* t > a denial of any real right of action at all. My feeling is that these regulations. especially the one last mentioned, are worth no more than the one discussed in a previous article, in which the government forbade the attachment of railroad employes' wages for unpaid bills. They are, I believe, an arbitrary and unlawful effort to destroy existing legal rights which are beyond the pow- er of the Railroad Administration, or of the United States Government itself to destroy. What shall a shipper do to get around the regulation which gives him only a judgment against the director-general? If I were retained to raise the question I should do it by bringing the suit against the railroad company. The railroad would then it- self raise the question by pleading that I had no right to do that, but under the government order it must be brought against the director-general The court would then decide which was right. (Copyright, April, 1919, by Elton ■! . Buckley. I STEAM STERILIZATION KILLS DISEASES INFECTING SOILS. Steam sterilization of seed beds to control diseases and kill weed seeds and hibernating insects is recom- mended by the United States Depart- ment of Agriculture, and is described in detail in a bulletin issued for free distribution. The open-air method of steriliza- tion, which is described as the most satisfactory yet developed, brings about the direct application of steam to the soil by means of an inverted pan or hood. The equipment needed includes a boiler of 20 horsepower or greater capacity, heavy steam hose, iron pipe, canvas or burlap, and a steaming pan to cover about 72 square feet. Steam of about 100 pounds pres- sure should be applied to the area un- der the pan for 3o minutes, when the pan is moved to the next area, and a covering is placed over the soil just treated to conserve the heat and allow it to penetrate to the lower soil. Seed may be safely sown 12 hours after the steaming. The method has been demonstrated to be effective for greenhouse work, and it is easily seen that it can be applied to hotbeds and cold frames. PATENTS GRANTED. 1,298,134. Plant Setter. Richard L. Wilson, Union City, Tenn. 1,298,329. Motor-Plow and Cultivator. Edwin John Goode. Saffren Walden, England. 1.298.482. Land-Roller, Guy E. Dun- ham, Berea. Ohio, assignor to the Dunham Company. Berea, Ohio, a corporation of Ohio. May 3, 1919 HORTICULTURE 125 SEED TRADE AMBRIGAN SBBD TKADE ASSOCIATION Officers — President, F. W. H.. Igi.no Wanhlneton, D. 0. ; First Vice-President, Wm. G. Searlett, Baltimore, Md. ; Second Vice-President, David Burpee, Philadel- phia, Pa.; Becretary-Treasnrer, C. B. Kendel, Cleveland, O. Sealed proposals will be received by the General Supply Committee at its office in Washington, D. C. until 2 O'clock p. m., Wednesday, .May 21, and then publicly opened, for furnishing seed as may be ordered from time to time during the period beginning July 1 and ending October 31, for use by the executive departments and other establishments of the governments in Washington, and by various field serv- ices. Delivery is to be made from con- tractor's shipping point on government bill of lading. The seed to be purchased is as fol- lows, the quantities named being the amounts purchased during the fiscal year, 1918: (1) Alfalfa, purity 98, germination 90, 100 lbs. (2) Clover, alsike, purity 98, germination 90, 60 lbs. (3) Clover, red, purity 98, germination 90, 160 lbs. (4) Clover, white, purity 98, germina- tion 90, 1,171 lbs. (5) Kentucky blue grass, purity 80, germination 70, C.7T7 lbs. (6) Red top, purity 85, germina- tion 85, 12 lbs. (7) Rye, purity 99, germination 95, no purchases in 1918. (8) Timothy, purity 98, germination 90, no purchases in 1918. (9) Orchard grass, purity 90, germination 90, 20 lbs. (10) Perennial rye grass, purity 95, germination 90, 250 lbs. (11) Italian rye grass, purity 95, germina- tion 90, 1,087 lbs. For feed, sample s required. Dis- count on 100 lb. purchases to be stated. (1) Canary, last year's pur- chases 450 lbs. (2) Hemp, last year's purchases 650 lbs. (3) Maw. No pur- chases made last year. (4) Millet, last year's purchases 325 lbs. (5) Rape, last year's purchases 50 lbs. (6) Thistle. No purchases made last year. (7) Sunflower last year's purchases 4,600 lbs. Discount on 500 pound pur- chases to be stated. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO REGULA- TIONS SUPPLEMENTAL TO NOTICE OF QUARAN- TINE NO. 37. Under authority conferred by the plant quarantine act of August 20, 1912 (37 Stat., 315), it is ordered that Regulation 14 of the Rules and Regu- lations Supplemental to Notice of Quarantine No. 37 Governing the Im- portation of Nursery Stock and Other Unleached Sheep Manure 1 1 I i FROM COVERED PENS The best top-dressing for Roses and Carnations. For potting bedding plants add a four inch pot full to a bushel of soil and mix thoroughly. Analysis: Amm. V/2%, Phos. Acid 1%, Potash 2J/2%- 100 lbs $ 3.00 500 lbs 13.00 2,000 lbs 50.00 2tvtl)ur (LSo&irington Co. ,jnt. 128 Chambers Street Seedsmen NEW YORK CITY Plants and Seeds into the United States effective June 1, 1919, be, and the same is hereby, amended to read as follows: Regulation 14. Special permits for importation in limited quantities of prohibited stock. Application may be made to the Secretary of Agriculture for special permits for the importation, in limited quantities and under safeguards to be prescribed in such permits, of nursery stock and other plants and seeds not covered by the preceding regulations, for the purpose of keeping the country supplied with new varieties and neces- sary propagating stock: Provided, That this shall not apply to nursery stock and other plants and seeds cov- ered by special quarantines and other real rictive orders now in force, nor to such as may hereafter be made the sub ject of special quarantines. A list of nursery stock and other plants and seeds covered by special quarantines and other restrictive orders now in force is given in Appendix A of these regulations. Done in the District of Columbia this 27th day of March, 1919. Witness my hand and the seal of the United States Department of Agri- culture. D. F. Houston, Secretary of Agriculture. tilizers and made some points which are worth considering. He laid spe- cial emphasis on the false economy of continued high manuring if the ma- nure must be purchased, while he dwelt on the importance of using com- mercial fertilizers in a rational way. He said that acid phosphate was of great value when used in connection with manure, declaring that there would be a saving in dollars and cents while there would be an increase both in the quality and the early maturity of the crops. ECONOMY IN MANURING. John M. Abbott, of the Middlesex County Bureau at Waltham, recently talked to Boston gardeners about fer- MICHELL'S PRIMULA SEED PRIMULA CHINENSIS (Chinese Primrose) Vi tr. pkt. tr. pkt. MicheU's Prize Mixture. An even blending of all colors. $0.00 $1.00 Alba Magnifies. White 00 1.00 Chiswiok Bed. Bright red. . .60 1.00 Dnchess. White, with zone of rosy carmine, yellow eye. .60 1.00 II, ,11. urn lSlue 60 1.00 Kermesina splendens. Criin- Bon CO 1.00 Rosj Morn. Pink 60 1.00 PRINULA OSCONICA GIGANTEA A great improvement over the old type, flowers much larger tr. pkt. Ulacina, Pale lilac $0.50 Kirmesina. Deep crimson 50 Rosen. Pink 50 Alba. White 50 Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and supplies. SEND FOR WHOLE- SALE CATALOG. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 518 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA . 426 HORTICULTURE May 3, 1919 The Best of the Forsythias FORSYTIIIA INTERMEDIA SPECTABILIS Again this year the form of For- sythia known as F. intermedia spec- tabilis has proved at the Arnold Ar- boretum to be the handsomest of all. It has been flowering very freely this season, and should make a strong ap- peal to nurserymen. The flowers are very large, deep bright yellow, and produced in the greatest profusion, completely covering the wide spread- ing branches. It is believed that this plant was first found in Germany, as it was sent to the Arboretum from the Spath nursery at Berlin. Several other distinct.and handsome forms are var. primulina and var. pallida. The former appeared as a seedling in the Arboretum a few years ago, and has pale primrose colored flowers. The var. pallida has pale straw colored flowers which are lighter in color than those of the other Forsythias. This plant also came to this country from Germany. The Forsythias have been blooming much better this year than last sea- son, although in some places they were somewhat injured by late frosts. Probably the handsomest display to be found anywhere around Boston is on the grounds of the Museum of Fine Arts on Huntington avenue. This is about the only shrub which has been planted there, and with the one inter- ruption makes a continuous border from one end of the grounds to the other. It is seldom that Forsythias are used so lavishly or so effectively in a public place. The Forsythias hybridize freely and produce new seedlings which are often better than the parents. Probably all the hybrid Forsythias are natural hy- brids. Those which are known seem to have come by the crossing of F. virdissima with F. suspensa or its var. Fortunei. The general name of these plants is Forsythia intermedia. A good place to study the hybrid forms is in the large collection at the base of Bussey hill in the Arnold Ar- boretum. According to Professor Sar- gent, the flower buds of the hybrids appear to suffer less from extreme cold than those of their parents, at least in the Arboretum. Most of the Forsythias come from China and Formosa, but Europe is rep- resented by one species known as F. europea. This is a vigorous, hardy plant, but is somewhat less beautiful when in flower than the oriental spe- cies. Ernest H. Wilson, just back from Korea, has brought a new Forsythia, which he thinks will be valued highly for the ornamental character of its foliage. He has seen only a few scat- tering flowers, but he believes that the blooms are about like those of kinds already known. SANGUINARIA CANADENSIS. The Canadian Bloodroot is a beau- tiful plant for naturalizing in cool soil, and may be grown in company with the smaller of our native ferns under the shade of deciduous trees. There it will make itself at home, and the less disturbance it gets, the better will it prosper. When the first of its soft glau- cous leaves begin to appear, the Blood- root shoots up 6-inch stems, each of which bears a large poppy-like flower of pure white with a centre of golden stamens. Though the Bloodroot pre- fers a rich vegetable mould, such as that in -which it lives in the deep wood bottoms of Canadian forests, It is not fastidious, and will do in a half- shaded border if given plenty of leaf- mould or some peat and very old ma- nure.— The Garden. May 3, 1919 HORTICULTURE 427 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS WASHINGTON, D. C. Otto Schoeps, formerly with Small's, but who has been employed in Buffalo for a year or more, is now with Gude Bros. William F. Gude was seen down- town last week. He is gradually re- gaining his health although it will probably be many weeks yet before he will be able to return to business. The next meeting of the Florists' Club of Washington is scheduled for May 7, at Schmid's Hall, 712 Twelfth street, Northwest. The meeting night has been changed from Tuesday to Wednesday. The entertainment com- mittee is working on a few good stunts for that night. NEW YORK. A daughter was born in the home of Mr. and Mrs. James McHutchison on March 29. Both mother and daughter are doing well. During the last four weeks, Mc- Hutchison & Co. has received over 1,950 cases and bales of nursery stock from Holland, which are now all sold. This rush was due to the Hollanders getting rid of the varieties grown for American trade before the door was closed. Next week, the first raffia shipments are expected to arrive; the first since a few months before the wrar began. The embargo on raffia still continues, but these shipments were ordered re- leased by the U. S. War Department, to whom McHutchison & Company turned over their entire stock of raffia when this country entered the war. It was used for camouflage purposes in France. PHILADELPHIA. Frank M. Ross, the "I serve" retailer of Philadelphia, has been out planting potatoes on his farm in Bucks County. Hard on the muscles, but he swears he likes it. Atta boy! Be young again. John Westcott thinks the proper thing for the growers to do when they have anything left at Christmas or Easter is to let the year in and year out customers have it for next to nothing instead of throwing it on the street for next to nothing thus break- ing up prices and friendship. Mail service from Rotterdam is slightly better, but not much. A mis- sive from Howard M. Earl dated March 24th reached us April 26th. Six months ago a letter from the same point took six weeks. The British au- thorities seem to be still sending the continental mail bags from London around to the north of Scotland to be leisurely censored, and then sent on their way to America. And we all thought the war was over November 11th! Howard sends his kind regards to all and was delighted with the glor- ious spring flowers from Amsterdam to Rotterdam— Crocuses, hyacinths, tu- lips— in full bloom, and glorious har- bingers of spring! Edward H. Flood, Jr., has returned from a two years' sojourn in France with the U. S. Army. After a while at the old homestead at Alco, N. Y., he has gone to rusticate a little with rela- tives at Manayunk, Pa. Later he will take up his old duties with his father in the New York office of the Johnston Brokerage Co. This company he knows from A to Z and will be wel- come back at his old desk. If you need any greenhouse glass you know where to go. Nuff sed. The Florists' Club committee on the "V" war loan is as follows: Robert Kift, chairman; Frank Ross, John Habermehl, A. M. Campbell, George Burton, Mark P. Mills, Victor Riden- our, E. R. Martin, W. K. Harris, Chas. E. Meehan, E. J. Fancourt, Edward Reid, Bruce Griffin, E. W. Gaehring, Charles H. Grakelow, John C. Gracey, Wm. B. Westcott. All of these gentle- men are live wires and will make a good showing by the wind-up. They are all patriots to the finish. One of our Philadelphia seed trade boys arrived at New York on the S. S. "Kroonland" April 29th, from the front. He was one of the first to en- list and acquired distinction and pro- motion in the service. He is John H. Earl, oldest son of Howard A. Earl and we all rejoice at his return home. He met his father in Paris before he left on his homeward journey, and cheered that veteran seedsman with a sight of him. His younger brother, Douglas, is still in France, having de- cided to take a trip with his father who is making a business tour of Europe at the present time. On asking Mr. Pennock how long he had been in the wholesale cut flower business he said that he became asso- ciated with his brother, Charles E. Pennock in 1887, the partnership laps- ing on the latter's death in 1891, since which time he has continued the busi- ness at first personally but later un- der corporate conditions. Mr. Pennock has, therefore, been continually in the wholesale field for thirty-two years and adding the six earlier years of the brother Charles (1881 to 1887), makes the business of the Pennock Company thirty-eight years old; and few estab- lishments have a finer record. They have been the leaders in their line for probity, progressiveness and sterling worth since the start. We extend greetings and congratulations. We came across an interesting price list of the S. S. Pennock Co. the other day. It is dated Easter, 1896—23 years ago. Among the roses offered are Ul- rich Brunner, Mrs. John Laing, Cather- ine Wermet, Bride, Bridesmaid, Kai- zerin Augusta Victoria, La France, Perle des Jardins, Niphetos, Meteor, General Jacqueminot and American Beauty. Not one of these are today on the list of commercial roses for cut flowers except American Beauty — showing that that old standby has cer- tainly held its own against all comers to a remarkable degree. The Easter prices then ran from six to ten per hundred on all roses except Jacque- minot— which was quoted at twenty and Brunner and Beauty at twenty-five to thirty-five. Carnations were quoted two fifty to four, which will make the grower of today smile when he thinks of the eight to ten of 1919. Valley brought three to four which is not so different to the regular of a few years ago. Mignonette two, sweet peas three, and sweet peas were a good deal of an Easter novelty twenty-three years ago. Callas are quoted at fifteen but our old friend Harrisi could only reach the eight to ten rung of the lad- der. The greens list seems to have been a very minor proposition these days, the only items mentioned being Smilax and Cycas — leaves of the lat- ter being quoted at two to three dol- lars per pair. NEWS NOTES. Clinton, Mass. — Fire swept about 25 acres of the land of the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board April 23d, destroying about 25,000 white pine trees of 12 to 14 years' growth, planted by state employes. The area burned over is known as Carvilles Hill and lies easterly of the great Wachusett reservoir. The Clin- ton Fire Department was called out twice to fight the flames. It is stated that the blaze in the pine growth started from a fire on a nearby piece of swamp land which Lawrence A. Auscher is attempting to reclaim. State officials could not estimate the money damage. l-.'s HORTICULTURE May 3, 1919 IN THE National Capitol Ik your serrlee to delWer Haww •r Deetfns an Order by TeW- rraph or •UwtwIh. Prompt Reliable Herrlee. GEORGE H. COOKE Connectlout Art. and L St. WASHINGTON, D .0. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. IM FOB KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Orders to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue M«mb«.r Florist*' Talearapli DoUvan ■L DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Writ* »r Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, • New York Telephone 1552-1558 Colnmbns KOTTMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Alto Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray nil! 785 Oat-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Aseo. Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Florist*/ Telegraph Delivery DARDS-FLORIS'F Established at N. E. Cor. of Maillnnn Are. and 44th St., New York, for 44 Tear* QUALITY, SEBVICE, FAIR PRICES Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery W. 8. S. BUT WAR War Saving Stamps SAVING STAMPS Issued by the C. S. Gov. 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 Rosery, 23 Steuben St Albany, N. Y. — Danker. Boston— Thos. F. Qalvln, 1 Park 8L Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St. Brooklyn, N. T.— Wilson, 3-B Greene Ave. Buffalo, N. Y.— 8. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St. Cambridge, Mass.— John McKenzle, 1927 Mass. Ave. Chicago— William Ave. and 31st St. Cleveland, O.- Ave. Smyth, Michigan J. M. Gaaser Co., Euclid Sods, -The 8mlth & Fetters Co., -Park Floral Co., 1S43 Cleveland. O. — Adam Graham 5523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O— Knoble Bros., 183« W. 25th St Cleveland, O.- 735 Euclid Ave. Denver, Col. Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breltmeyer's Sons, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. East Orange, N. J.— Smith, The rioriet. Fall River, Mass.— Warburton, 496 New Boston Rd. and 38 N. Mala St Flshklll, N. Y.— Wood Bros. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, MIT Grand Ave. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 213»- 2141 Broadway. New York— A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madison Ave., at 48th St New York— Dards. N. E. corner 44th 8t and Madison Ave. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp, T81 Fifth Ave. New York— Kottmlller, 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., also VanderbUt Hotel. Omaha, Neb. — Hess A Swoboda, 1416 Farnum St. Philadelphia— F. M. Ross, 136 So. 52nd St., 13 So. 00th St., 212 E. Girard Ave. Philadelphia— Chas. H. Grakelow, Broad St. at Cumberland. Providence, Dorrance St. R. I.— JobnBton Bros., 88 Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons, 28 Clinton Ave. N. St Louis, Mo— Fred C. Weber, 4828-28 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 Weat 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 Shop, 22 Pearl St. New York— Thos. F. Galvln, Fifth Ave,, at 46th St. EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, 77te Florist We deliver by automobile In East Weat and South Orange, also Glen Ridge, Mont- clalr. Bloomfleld. Newark and New York. JOHN BREITMEYER'S — SONS— Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Nigh Grade Cut Blooms We coirr all Michigan points aad r**4 sections of Ohio, Indiana and Caawssa. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. tiUD£ BROS CO ■ XV4F STHw K*5HIM"Tu« LK GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Telegraph Delivery WILSON BROOKLYN Main Store 8 and 8 Greene Ave. NEW YORK Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso. Phones, Prospect 5800-6801-6802 DELIVERIES IN NEW TORE, BBOOK- LYN and LONG ISLAND A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave, at 48th Street I GUARANTEE SATISFACTION Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. Deliveries •* Rowan sad tm FALL R1VEB am* •** territory. G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Umber Florists' Telegraph Delivery Assi. DANKER Albany, New York The beat af F. T. D. fterrtce alwajm A Card This Size Costs only 90c. per Week on Yearly Order It would keep your name and your specialty before the -whole trade. A half-inch card costs only 45c. per week on yearly order. May 3, 1919 HORTICULTURE I'.", i CHICAGO Send Your Order* to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Florist*' Telegraph Delivery A**ociation Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Delivery Service WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop 111BI 1. RANDALL, rrwrtaHt. ■* amber riartata' T*U*-r»pk I)eUT«rj S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St.. Buffalo, N. T. JlNDEEHON ■errio* maul* freah, aturdy Meek ud prompt dallTerle. In BITFALO, LOCKPOKT, NIAGARA FALLS tad WIBTKRN NEW TOIiK. Member Floriata' Telegraph Delivery THOS. F. GALVIN ■ NO. iicuf vnotf sei F|fth Ave- rlCVf fUnlV Vanderbllt Hotel B A OTA II * Park Street 9U0 I UH 799 Boylston Street lilhnriij t* Miiatrs 11. ill listen f oiits KNOBLE BROTHERS Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery We are well equipped to handle your orders. 1836 W. 25th Street CLEVELAND, O. THE SMITH & FETTERS C). 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 Mtmhtrs 01 F. T. D. Association. Retail Deliveries to contra! Hudson Hirer point*, Te leg- rap hie Order. WOOD BROS. FISHKILL, N. T. HIGH GRAOE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR UST THOMAS ROLAND, Nabant, Mass FLOWERS The Best at The Lowest 'I SERVE" The Largest Popular Priced House in Philadelphia F. M. ROSS Send orders to 136 So. 52nd Street, Philadelphia. Other Stores 13 So. 60th St., 212 E. Girard Avenue PHILADELPHIA Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery Orders from all except members of the F. T. I), must be accompanied by remittance. PAYS $3,000 FOR LILYWHITE. Mr. H. E. Meader of Dover, N. H„ vice-president of the American Gladio- lus Society, has purchased the princi- pal stock of the white gladiolus "Lily- white" of A. E. Kunderd, Goshen, Ind. Mr. Meader is a progressive florist and has tested the variety for several years. "Lilywhite" will probably De offered to the trade, as well as sold at retail, the coming season, while Mr. Kunderd, the originator, is allowed to sell only at retail for the first three years from time of the sale. The price which Mr. .Meader paid for that portion of the stock which he has se- cured is $3,000.00. Considering that the shipment amounted to less than two full barrels, this is perhaps the highest price yet paid for a gladiolus There have been higher prices paid for gladioli stocks than in this in- stance but the quantity of bulbs was very much larger and the purchaser secured practically the entire stocks, whereas in this case the variety has already been considerable dissemi- nated by Mr. Kunderd. as well as one- fifth of the stock is still reserved by him. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Utmhir Florists Telegraph Delivery Association MO TICS IN IT I A LS. Wi have one stori only THE J. M. CASSER COMPANY, CLEVELAND Euclid Avenue The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered en mall or telegraph order far •ay o fine atom. In amy part ef the Be—la tea JOHN H. DUNLOP *-!• Weat Adatelde St. - TORONTO. ONI HE3S & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephone* 1501 and L lMt 1415 Farnum St. OMAHA, NEB. Efficient Delivery- Service ALL BOSTON SI 111 KI1S JOHN McKENZIE 1M7 Ma... At*., CAMBRIDGE, MASS. PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. GRAKELOW EIE Everything in Flouets Broad Street at Cumberland The Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLI8, President. E. P. N El MAN, Secretary. Member Klorl.U' TeUcrmph D*11t**t DENVER. COLORADO 430 HORTICULTURE May 3, 1919 ROSE PLANTS OPHELIA DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY 2i-inch pots, $90.00 per 1000. . Fine stock, cuttings made from two and three eye cuttings. THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. TRY Horticulture's Advertisers FIRST Before Looking Elsewhere Tell Them You Did So They'll Reciprocate And EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 - 21 Rurtesd St., PhiUdelpii., Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES »i all Seasonable Varieties of Cot Flowers Wired Toothpicks W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 1M«*. ■•*-*• H,«M...».H ta|k trm. r t bbu fcjr GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 34 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists RIOHMOND, IND. ■Mattel Hwllttltin whaa wrlUa*. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS CwlinMti Mleltod Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 284 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The House for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN O'We are Wholesale Florists Doing b , a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO 1 ^r CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. A 'V IF You Want Anything from Boston Get It From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Order* With Ui HENRY IN/1. ROBINSON S. 2 Wlnthrop Square and 32 Otis Straat, BOSTON, MASS. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ™Epm-&-DEVIIS only BOSTON Apr. 30 ST. LOUIS Apr. 28 PHILA. Apr. s8 Roses Aid Beauty, Special ' 23.00 " " Fancy and Extra 12.00 " " No. 1 and culls a .00 Russell, Hadlev I xa.oo Killarney. Ward 1 2.00 Radience, Taft, Key 2.00 Ophelia, Sunburst 4.00 Carnations j 2 .00 Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum 20.00 Lilies, Spec ioeum j 8.00 Callaa - I ao.oo Iris 8.00 Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Panaies Daffodils Calendula Stocks I Wallflowers ... Mignonette 2.00 Sweet Pees Violets Marguerites Gardenias Adiantum Gladioli Asparagus Plumosus, & Spren. ( 100 Bchs, ' . 1. 00 ■75 3. CO 15.00 1. 00 16.00 33-°o 100.00 to 150.00 8. co 1. 00 6.00 2.00 J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Aveima, CHtCAQO Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers ROSES, CARNATIONS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK Shipping orders have most careful attention always William F. Kasting Co. Whol«s>t.l9 Florists 5«38-570 WASHINGTON STREET • BUFFALO, N. Y. May 3, 1919 HORTICULTURE 431 piNOLYPTol WEED KILLER THE VKRY NEWEST AND QUICKEST METHOD OF DESTROYING WEEDS, GRASS AND OTHER GROWTH IN GARDEN WALKS, GUTTERS, TENNIS COURTS, DRIVEWAYS, ETC. This fluid destroys weeds and other growth wherever applied, and ltB effect on the ground prevents the growth of fresh ones for a year and thus saves a great deal of time and lahor, as no cutting, hoeing or hauling away of the weeds is required. . . We manufacture the strongest line of DISINFECTANTS on the market. PINOLYPTOL CHEMICAL CO., 507 509 W. 19th St., New York CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. &1B«£» Bars your plants sod trees. J list 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 60 parts. % Pint, 8lio.; Pint, 50o. ; Quart. 90c; % Gallon, $1.50; GaUon, $2.50; 5 Gal- lon Can, * 10.90; 10 Gallon Can. F-'o.oo. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY lilt S. 421 W. Lsshitii St. Mfc-am. Ms. Flower Market Reports The condition of the mar- BOSTON ket has not changed much since our last re- port. There is an over-abundance in all lines, with a little less demand than last week. The most plentiful items are roses, sweet peas and bul- bous stock. Shipping trade is good. The cold weather WASHINGTON at the end of last week put a stop to the terrible oversupply of stock of all kinds which threatened to disrupt the market. Business has kept up after Easter better than formerly because of the increased number of wedding decorations. The stores had plenty of stock to pick from and prices were down to rock bottom. Roses could be had at as low as $2 per hundred. Sweet peas are no longer good unless used the day they are picked. Violets are passing and spring flowers are un- desirable and almost without price. Carnations are plentiful and are bring- ing good returns, but they also are on the wane. Flowers were PHILADELPHIA never seen in finer form in this market than they showed up last week. Roses especially were really wonderful. The Russells and Hadleys WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - TRADE PRICES Rme« Am. Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra. " " No. i and culls.. . Russell, Hadley Killarney, Ward , Radiance, Taft, Key Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations Cattleyas- ■ • Lilies, Longif lorum Lilies, Speciosu m Callas Iris • CINCINNATI Apr, a8 CHICAGO Apr, *8 BUFFALO Apr. a8 -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY PITTSBURG Apr, a 8 50.00 30.00 12.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 6,00 75.00 20.00 15.00 15.00 4.00 8.00 1. 00 a. 00 3.00 6,co 75.00 40.00 23,00 33-<*. 30.00 35.00 35x0 10.00 1 00 .00 35.00 20.00 20. CO 8.00 20.00 1-50 4.00 3.00 8.00 Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Pansies Daffodils Calendula ■ Stocks Wallflowers Mignonette SweetPeas x-3° Violets Marguerites a -°° Gardenias to Adiantum J t0 I0° Gladioli •;•■• t0 Asparagus PIu. & Spren. C 100 Bhs.) 25.00 to 50.00 8.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 40.00 30.00 JO. OO 6.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 1 3.00 35 -00 20.00 13 OO a. co 5.00 10.00 1.00 3.00 3.00 6.00 x.oo 8.00 1. 00 1 .00 1. 00 25.00 1.00 30.00 50.00 60.00 40.00 23.00 I 25.00 I 25.00 15.00 6.00 I 60.00 30.00 I 20.00 4.00 6. o 15.00 3.00 6.00 6.00 12.00 3 00 12.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 30.00 1.50 25.00 100.00 40.00 30.00 5.00 10.00 3.00 4.co 6.00 4.00 7*3.00 15.00 4.00 15.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 ■50 5.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 ■ 75 ■75 1.00 20.00 1.00 35.00 60.00 40.00 1 5. CO 1 5. CO ia.00 12.00 11. CO 6.00 85.00 20.00 10.00 35.00 10.00 10.00 15.00 1.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 2.00 1.00 1.50 30.00 s.oo 50.00 60,00 to 30 .00 to 6.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to l.oo to 8.00 to 100.00 to 20,00 tc to 20.00 to 10. co to 10.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 2,00 te 2.50 to 75-oc 5«.oo ■ 5.00 30.00 15,00 15.00 20.00 10,00 125.00 25.00 35-oo 25. CO I s.oo 12.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 to 6.00 1.00 to 3 co •75 to 1.00 a. 00 to 4.00 1.30 to to 2.00 40.00 to 65.00 New England Florist Supply Co. 276 Devonshire Street Telephones: Fort Hill 3469 and 3135. BOSTON, MASS. Open 6 a. m. to 7 p. m. and Columbias especially were of ex- hibition quality; but all along the line everything was good. Carnations also were of top notch quality, as a rule; but in smaller supply than roses. There was a fine showing of sweet peas, Spanish iris, delphinium, snap- dragon, and other seasonable special- ties; and all of these were above the usual grade as to quality. Cattleyas and gardenias were rather on the scarce side and the latter seems to be about over. A few tulips and daffodils were to be seen but these did not cut nearly the figure they usually do at this season of the year. Prices were moderate and as is usual for a post-Easter week the demand was rather light; but everything cleaned up pretty well. WAR TRADE BOARD. The War Trade Board has with- drawn its Enemy Trading Lists, and hereafter florists and all others in the United States desiring to do so may freely trade and communicate with persons in foreign countries heretofore blacklisted because of enemy affilia- tions or because of failure to live up to all of the conditions imposed by the United States and the governments associated with us in the war respect- ing trading with the enemy. The re- moval of the lists does not in any way modify the existing restrictions placed upon trading with persons, firms or corporations in Germany or Hungary. The issuance of the enemy trading lists by the United States and the As- sociated Governments had the effect of cutting off communications with per- sons, firms and corporations in the countries to the south of us and in neutral European countries; Follow- ing the signing of the armistice, how- ever, every effort was made to bring conditions of trade and commerce back to normal, and the withdrawal of these lists is a step in that direction. How- ever, if necessary, the government will reimpose the conditions of the Trad- ing with the Enemy Law and again institute the enemy trading lists and the trade prohibitions. 432 HORTICULTURE May 3, 1919 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers Mew Address. 14S West tSth HI.. N Iff TOBK Telephone*! CXM. 1101. Madison Bqaar*. — WM. P. FORD— i Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 533S, Farragut Call and Inspect the Best Eatabllament In the Wholesale Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consi^nmtnts Solicittd FhoM hmnl 4*M WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 13S Wee* 28th Street, New York TeKephoH •. -ten- li>ic Hull*— -a—i.- RTEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST IOS» WEST aath ST CONSI0SNMENTS SOLICITED rao-B{|o«jrARRA6OT NEW y0RK THE KERVAN CO Fresh Oat DeeoratlTe Krerrreeaa. Hlrhest Standard of Quality. Larfeat Stock in America. Writ* far Illustrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLEK Brooklyn's Foremost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE * First Class Market rat »> HI ►LllWEB- m Willonghbv St Brooklvi * ' I. C. FORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK UK WES. FANCY CHIH A Foil Lima of ALL CUT FLOWERS. Telephone MIS Faxraa-ut. WHOLESALE t \TleRlSTS; »*nt-& Jo//'c/r/ J. K. N "A LBiOBR II TUB WBOLBSUB CrXWVHSSION TKADB fOR OVBK TH1RTI IBAKS " ROSES! I \*JX*.+*T PIOSES! Have a demand tor more than I mm supply. Rote Growers Call or Write 118 West 28th St. INJEVrV YORK TELEPHONES Fmrrmcot 161 aad SMS J. J. CO AN, Inc. Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th Street, NEW YORK FarragutP54iTand 5891 Everything in Cut Flowers HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK \rVHOI 55-57 \A/o>e>t: a«th Street s. 11 — Ult Madisea Square Coaslss MACaUCal L. Ol.aSS), Treasurer NBW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beaul y , Special " Fancy and Extra- " No. i and culls. . Russell. Hadley Killarney . Ward Radiance, Taft, Key Ophelia, Sunburst Carnations Cattleyas Last Part of Week iDdiiE Apr. 26 1919 75-oc 10 [25.00 25.00 to 75.00 5 00 to 30.00 8.00 to 75-oo 4.00 to 13.00 5.00 to 55.00 5.00 to 30.00 8.00 to 15.00 50.00 to 150.00 First Part if Wmi ii£Miiif Apr. 28 1919 35-oo 20.00 3.00 4.co 4.00 4.00 3.00 5.00 50.00 75-oc 30.0c IZ.OC 50,0c ic .or, 20.0c 15-ot S.o* ICO.OC WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We hare a numerous clientage of New York City buyers and ska eeaaasse am- seeds oar supply. This Is eapsalally true ef Bases. We bare every facility ens abundant means and best returns are aasured fer stock consis*ned to us. Address Tamr BklpaassUs u> UNITED CUT FLOWER CO. Inc. 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK D. J. Pappas, Prea. REED CO. KELLER 188 West 25th St.. New York Florists' Supplies YCp manufacture all onr litil Designs, Baskets, Wire Wirk & Novelties and are dealers lu Decorative Glassware. Growers and Florists* Requisites Boston Floral Supply Co. 347-36? Cambridge St.. Boston SHOW ROOMS, 15 Otis Street and 96 Arch Street Headquarters for CYl AS. BASKETS, WIRE DESIGNS and WAX FLOWERS HENTZ & NASH, Inc. Wholesale Commision Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street T"ePFanrraeu,°- "" NEW YORK ROBERT DYSART CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple methods of correct aceauatles eepeoially adapted for florists' use. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJTJS' 40 STATE STREET . . Telephone Mala SS BOSTON When writing Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture May 3, 1919 HORTICULTURE 433 CUTWORMS IN GREENHOUSES AND OUTSIDE. In discussing cutworms the state en- tomologist of Rhode Island speaks particularly of the climbing kinds which attack the choicest blooms of chrysanthemums, carnations and the newly opened leaves of smilax. These worms do a considerable amount of 'limbing in order to reach these ten- der and succulent parts. Some spe- cies become great nuisances through their habit of climbing fruit trees and eating the opening buds and blOBSOms. Cutworms when full grown are from one and a half to two inches in length. They have three pairs of true legs and five pairs of false or prolegs. Their bodies are thick and taper a little to- wards the ends. They are naked cat- erpillars, rather greasy looking, and are of a dirty brownish, grayish, or greenish color, sometimes having ob- scure markings and oblique lines. When taken from the ground, or when disturbed while feeding, they curl up into a ring. The moths are mostly inconspicu- ous, with pale grayish-brown fore wings and lighter under wings. They fly at night and remain in sheltered spots during the day where they so resemble their surroundings, such as the bark of trees, that they are very difficult to see. The fact that they have bright and shining eyes and that they fly only at night accounts for their common name; owlet moths. The moths do no damage, but feed chiefly upon the nectar of flowers There are about fifty species of cut- worms in New England ; most of them live over winter in the larvae stage. The larvae begin their work out of doors about the first of May. About the last of June many of them bury Th« Recognized Standard Insecttc-lds. ^,riPray T?m*P '<"• *reen, black, white flj, thrlps aD(] «0ft Bcaje. Quart. *1.0O; Galloa, «.5©. FUNCINE For mildew, runt and other blights affect- inr flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, »1.0O; Gallon, fX.SO. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the soil. Quart, fl.Oa, Gallon, ll.H SOLD BT DEALERS. Aphine Manufacturing MADISON. N. J. Co. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Lilies. Longiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Caila* Iris Lily of the Vallay Snapdragon Pantiea Daffodil. Calendula Stock. Wallflower. Mignonette Sweet Peaa Violets Marguerites Gardenias , Adiantum , Gladioli Asparagus Plumosus, A Spren (100 bunches) . Last Part of Will Hiding Apr. 2G 1919 25.00 to 35.00 First Part of Witi beginning Apr. 28 1919 25.00 8.00 5.00 5.00 1.00 6,00 3.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 1.30 1. 00 10.10 1.00 8.00 15. CO 40.00 12.00 10.0c 15.00 1.50 6.00 6.00 6. co 6.00 5.00 3 00 3.00 35 00 1. 23 15. c o 35.00 to to 15.00 15.00 6.00 5.00 3.CO 1. 00 3.00 2. OO J. OO 2.00 I. OO ■ 75 1. 00 8.00 2.0c 6.00 15.00 2C.OO I t.OO 8 00 8. co 1.50 6. co 4.0c 6.00 5.00 3.00 1.50 3.00 35. CO 1.23 12.00 3J.00 themselves and change into moths which lay eggs and start a new cycle. Poisoned bran mash is a successful remedy. It is made by mixing Paris Green with bran at the rate of one heaping teaspoonful to a quart of the bran and then mixing same with a little water sweetened with cheap sugar or molasses. This mixture is placed on the ground in little dabs here and there in the vicinity of plants liable to injury. This method is es- pecially useful in greenhouses. A sin- gle application apparently destroyed every cutworm in a Providence green- house where a large crop of carna- tions were being rapidly ruined. Where grass land is to be plowed under for the planting of other crops it is often wise to thoroughly spray the sod with arsenate of lead a few days before turning over. This will kill the greater proportion of the lar- vae and nearly all of the survivors may be destroyed by applying a bran mash mixture on the harrowed field and allowing it to remain unplanted for a few days. Spraying of the grass or weed grown borders of fields abcut to be cultivated will also help to keep these pests down. Repeated harrow- ing and the turning in of chickens on to newly plowed land are other means which may be employed but, of course, chickens must be kept out of fields where poisoned bait has been scat- tered. Sometimes where cutworms are numerous, it is well to dip the vege- tables about to be planted into an arsenate of lead solution. For the climbing varieties it is sometimes necessary to tie bands of cotton batting or inverted cardboard cones about the trunks of small fruit trees to prevent them from being stripped of their buds. The applica- tion of Tree Tanglefoot would prob- ably be a good preventive measure. Since cutworms have been known to do appreciable injury to very young trees by feeding on the tender bark just below such bands as are sug- gested above, it may at times be more economical and effective to dig out the larvae from the ground around the trees and feed them to the chickens. Cutworms have many enemies both from a predaceous and a parasitic standpoint and it is well that this is so for otherwise their depredations in grass fields would make the raising of hay almost impossible. Among the birds the following are persistent feed- ers on cutworms: meauow lark, robin, grackle, crow, red-winged blackbird, starling, and catbird. The variegated cutworm is a cos- mopolitan insect, being found through- out Europe as well as the United States and Canada. It is one of the most common of the cutworms in the garden and it is the one generally found in greenhouses. In green- houses, it may be found in all stages during a greater part of the year. ■ _ . • CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Pnlmilatid oar Hnrtddgd Cattle Manure PolTerlaed Sheep Manure the Florists' standard d uniform r over ten years. VRD BRAjND Ln ,~~ uuvj.) tj&mse order, or write as direct for prices ami freight rates. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. 1 Unssa stoat FoavJ. Ofeaoaa* . ue a lunus MB bfgb quality few SSeeifv: WKSAI ymrr Supply {ton 434 HORTICULTURE May 3, 1919 CAMHRIDGE NEW YORK u World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS WHY? A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. FLORISTS' CLUB OF PHILADEL- PHIA. The display feature of the next monthly meeting of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia to be held in the roof garden of the Hotel Adelphia on Tues- day, May 6th, at 8 P. M., will be an exhibition of new varieties of forcing roses. Exhibits have been assured from John H. Dunlop, Toronto, Canada; E. C. Hill, Richmond, Ind.; Frank R. Pier- son, Tarrytown, N. Y.; John Cook, Baltimore, Md„ and Robert Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Pa. We also ex- pect the new varieties of the Mont- gomery Bros. Co., Hadley, Mass. In addition there will be vases of special stock of standard varieties from the local growers whose products have made this city famous. The literary feature will be an ad- dress by Wallace R. Pierson, Crom- well, Conn., on standard and new va- rieties. His knowledge and experi- ence as a grower and disseminator of new roses, will make this a most in- teresting and valuable treatise. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, X. J., will also be present. An invitation is extended to all in the craft, especially women in the business who are now admitted to membership in the club. E. A. Harvey, Pres. Robert Kift, Secy. Difficult and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading In- ducements made to secure business. Orer SO years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIGGERS & SIGOERS PATENT LAWYERS Box I, National I'nlon Building- Washington, D. O. CLASSIFIED DIREGTORY 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. CANNA8 For the best Up-to-Date Cannas, get new price list. THE CONAKD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plllsbury'a Carnation Staple, 1000 for 36c.; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. 1.. PILL8BURY. Qalesburg-, TlL CHRYSANTHEMUMS Strong rooted cuttings of Oconto, Har- vard, Glow, Razer, Polly Rose, Yondota, Helen Lee, Chieftain, Chrysolora, and all standard sorts. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Ready now. Order today. I. M. RAYNER, Greenport, N. Y. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick GrlnneU. $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. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. IRIS Iris Purple Lace; a deep pansy purple self, the prominent white haft, laced with purple and a carved shape that gives an appearance of unusual width are distinc- tive. It proves very attractive to the vis- itur 30 in. 30 plants, $15.00. In Iris time select a Seedling for introduction. THE GLEN ROAD IRIS GARDENS, Wellesley Farms, Mass. ORCHIDS li ASS ALL tc CO., Orchid Growers and Kaisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyua and Laello-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PANSIES 200,000 large, stocky, September trans- planted, Held grown, blooming Pansy plants, superb strain. All salable stock. Satisfaction guaranteed. $1.50 per 100, $14.00 per 1000. Ready now. Cash with order. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. PBONIR8 Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BET8CUER. Canal Dover, O. SWEET PEAS Just Arrived, crop 1018 winter flowering SWEET PEAS, New Zealand grown, th« large flowering wared or Spencer type. Ws 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, ami seed started In August will produce flowers from ThanksglTlng 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 ROEHR8 CO., Buthsrford, N. J. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAGER A- HURRELL, Summit N. J. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tnb grown for Immediate effect; alas Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount Hlsssrlik Nur- sery, New Rochella, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHEB'B WIB* WORKS, 264 Randolph St, Detroit, Ml* f.LASS 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. PARS H ELS KY BROS. Inc. Johnson, Stewart and Varies: Ares., Brooklyn. N. Y. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE F.o.ptncfco- 12 W. MMMHUT RED 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. Jreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses- Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the rame ■ide. Can't twist and break ths glass in Iriving. Galvan- ized and will not rust, rights or lefts The Peerless Glazing Poi is patented. No others lilci it. Order from your dealer, or direct from us. 100*3, voc. postpaid. SamflteB Uee. HF.NRY A. DREEB, T : 1 Chestnut Street)1 Philadelphia. May 3, 1919 HORTICULTURE 435 THE KROESCHELL la maklDg Bra most wonderful GreenhoTiM heating record in the world. Florists Who have used other makes :"■ ntluuully giving the Kroeachell the h ijiln'st praise. ONE OP BOSTON'S WELL KXIIH N GBOWER& The Krooseliell has taken the place of four cast iron boilers at a l>itr saving In coal. We are usinn it now for the tiftli year. The longer we use it the better we like it. (Signed) A. H. KNOWLTI IN, NORTH GRAFTON. MASS Kroesctiell Bros Co. 466 W. Erie St. CHICAGO THE KROESCHELL Mas replaced hundreds of cast iron boilers, in every case higher temperatures are secured with the Ki schell, with the same piping and With less fuel. THE PLANT KING OF THE WEST I have ti^ed Kroeachell Boilers ever Since 1 built my first greenhouse. Tin -v have always given me the very best satisfaction and I believe them as good boilers ns money can buy. (Signed) V. OECHSLIN, CHICAGO, ILL. THE THINGS THAT COUNT Our Guarantee Neat in appearance Strong in design Easy, very easy to operate. Prices reasonable. Entire satisfaction. That's what you will find in Advance Ventilating Apparatus and Greenhouse Fittings. Write today for Catalogue. ADVANCE CO.. Richmond. Ind. DREER'S FLORIST SPBGIALTIBS N.i? Br.o.l New StrU RIVBRTON" HOSE Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam or joint. Thi HOSE fir thi FLIRIST Winch, per ft., 19 c. Reel of 300 ft. " i8fcc. a Reels, 1000 ft. " 18 c. Winch, " 16 c. Heels, 500ft., '• 15HC Couplings furnished with- out charge HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. EXPERIENCES OF A WOMAN GREENHOUSE GROWER. The number of women engaged in commercial growing of plants under glass is doubtless much larger than is usually realized. Julia R. Burden,, of the Woman's National Farm and Gar- den Association, tells in a bulletin of that organization something about her experiences and methods. She said that she first took a course in flori- culture and in greenhouse construc- tion at the New York College of Agri- culture. Then she got the advice of skilled men in regard to the selection of the plants to grow. The kinds de- cided upon were carnations, snapdrag- ons, lilies, azaleas, cyclamen, vincas, and primroses, as well as bedding plants of various kinds, such as ge- raniums, petunias, asters and pansies. In the winter of 1914 she inter- viewed a representative of the King construction company, with whom a house and heating system were worked out. The hot water heating plan was adopted for three reasons, possible economy in fuel consumption, the possible elimination of a night fireman, and the relatively greater de- sirability of hot water heating as af- fecting the plants. In describing her outfit, Mrs. Burden goes on to say: "My plant consists of two even span houses, each 100 ft. x 32 ft., and a small propagating house. At one end is a large and commodious headhouse, one side arranged to store a large sup- ply of dirt for winter use, the other equipped with shelves conveniently ar- ranged for the storage of pots, paper, boxes, etc. In the center is a small office. I contracted with the King Construction Co. for the material but the houses and piping were erected by a local contractor. "After many vicissitudes the plant was finished in October, 1915. The first trying out was a critical and ex- citing time. Experience is certainly the best teacher, but alas! it is an ex- pensive one. I should like to give a bit of advice to anyone considering the erection of greenhouses. Do not try to economize and have the local plumbers put in the piping. It is far better to pay more and have it done by the regular greenhouse construc- tion men. "Another point that gave me con- siderable food for thought was the cor- rect position for the houses geograph- ically. I sought the advice of men long in the business. The more I asked the more perplexed I became, for each one advised me differently. Finally I concluded to follow my own judgment and placed the houses north and south. In this I think I made no mistake. In laying out a plant of this kind one must, be governed by local conditions and environment. "The man I selected for manager had previously owned and operated a commercial greenhouse in our town. As he was free to take a position, hav- ing sold out his business, he accepted the offer to come to me as working manager. Our business has gradually grown and we are becoming known in the wholesale trade world so that we have no difficulty in disposing of our surplus stock. The retail trade also has been very active and we are patronized by many from the small towns and rural districts within a radius of twelve miles or more. "This is the third year of my ven- ture. At timeo I have felt depressed and disheartened over the whole af- fair, as its path has not been as rosy as it may appear, but I have kept on feeling that some inspiration might come and that the future would bring some real reason for the existence of the enterprise "Now the dawn seems to be break- ing. Ideas and hopes are surging through my mind. I am forcibly im- pressed with the fact that wonderful opportunities await women in horti- culture. It is true that already women have gone into this branch of business to some extent, but there is no rea- son why they should not go into it more extensively. If managed by a woman with some business training, the business cannot help but develop, grow and be profitable. "In this article I have given the merest outline of my experience and work. Many ideas and thoughts are in my mind which I am reluctant to put before the public at present as they are immature and will have to be worked out in practice. "Should any reader be interested and wish to embark in work along the lines I have described, I shall be glad to answer questions or give humble advice as far as I am able." 436 HORTICULTURE May 3, 1919 FOR MOTHERS' DAY SAMUEL MURRAY= The Leading Flower Establishment of KANSAS CITY Will arrange and deliver orders for flowers or plants for the trade in any part of the Middle West. All goods and service strictly first-class Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association =SAMUEL MURRAY= 1017 Grand Avenue KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI HORTICULTURE Vol. XXIX MAY 10, 1919 No. 19 THE NEW POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRISTMAS GOLD NOVEMBER PEARL BECKY McLANE THE NEW SINGLES MRS. E. M. HORNE MOLLY WHITMORE PEGGY BULKELEY THE NEW ANEMONES VOLUNTEER PINK LADY AND THE NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM GOLDEN MISTLETOE Are our offerings of the year 1919 A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. Russell ■Mi Still continuing in quanfl wiili us and of the same splendid quality, in nil lengths. 100 Special $25.00 Fancy 20.00 Extra 15.00 First 10.00 Second 6.00 Some exceptionally choice long stemmed liussolls at $30.00. Everything '»» Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Supplies. BUSINESS HOIKS 7 A. M. to 5 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The """tea. „, Philadelphia NEW YORK 117 W. 28th St. Florists of PHILADELPHIA 1608-1630 Ludlow St. BALTIMORE Franklin & St. Paul Sts. WASHINGTON, 1216 H St., N. W. OWING TO WAR CONDITIONS last year and consequent uncer- tainties, we carried over a surplus of our Two New Roses ROSALIND and SILVIA The stock has been carried over in cold houses during the win- ter, and is now in practically dormant condition. The plants are very strong and healthy, and can be planted at once, if the houses are ready, or can be shifted into 4-inch pots for later planting.- They will make splendid stock, especially for early planting, as they are very strong and healthy, and are ready to make a strong growth. We offer the stock as long as unsold at the prices named below. ROSALIND (A Glorified Ophelia)— The particular value of this variety lies in its exquisite coloring, which is quite different from Ophelia. When the buds first show color they are bright coral, which changes to apricot-pink as the buds develop, and when fully devel- oped they are a most beautiful sbell-pink. The flower is much more double than Ophelia, having at least one-third more petals. It is also delightfully fragrant. In habit of growth it is identical with Ophelia, from which it is a sport. Rosalind originated with us three years ago and, when grown side by side with Ophelia, it is far superior to that variety. Awarded first prize at the International Flower Show, New York, In March, 1917, for best new roce. Awarded additional silver medal at same show for display of Rosalind. Awarded silver medal by the Horticultural Society of New York. Awarded sliver medal by the Tarrytown Horticultural Society. Awarded, also, numerous certificates. Strong plants, 2Vl-inch pots, $160.00 per 1,000. Extra heavy plants, 3%-inch pots, $20.00 per 100. SILVIA (Yellow Ophelia)— This Is another Beautiful sport of Ophelia which originated with us. The buds are long and pointed, and are a beautiful sulphur-yellow, which changes to creamy yellow as the flower opens, and when fully developed are pure waxy white. It Is a flower of unusual size when fully expanded — five inches in diameter. It resembles the popular hardy climber Silver Moon, show- ing the same pronounced cluster of yellow stamens in the center. Exquisite in bud and unusually distinct and unlaue in the open flower. Extra strong plants, SM:-lnch pots, $20.00 per 100. F. R. PIERSON, Tarrytown, N, Y. GERANIUMS We have a good assortment of single and double varieties in 2-inch pots at $2.75 per 100— $25.00 per 1000. CANNAS Three inch Pot Plants. Wyoming, Uncle Sam, Florence Vaughan, Maros, Feuermeer, Gustave Gumpper, Rubin, $1.00 per dozen— $5.00 per 100. FERNS Boston and Scotti 50 cents each — $4.80 per dozen — $35 per 100. Shipped without pots. DAHLIAS Two inch Pot Plants, a good assortment for all purposes. $3.00 to $30.00 per 100. Send for list. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND Send for Catalogue Cash with Order 438 HORTICULTUEE May 10, 1919 GET VALUE Buy Your Flower Seeds by Weight Farquhar's Trade Catalogue lists this way BETTER VALUE FARQUHAR QUALITY R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON, MASS. We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farm at Oraas Lake, Mich., and oar growing stations In every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all In charge of capable and experienced men, we axe equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Glad to quote for preBent delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. "Seeds with a lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynet Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue 166 Chamber of ■eice Bids., Boston. Ma» CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., J. B0LGIAN0 & SON Careful Seed Growers and Seed Distribu- tors for One Hundred Year* WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE T* Mark** G*rd.n.r. aaa Flarlata Paatt and Lifbt St... BALTIMORE, MD. STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, CORP. 47-64 North Market Street BOSTON, MASS. BURNETT BROS. Seeds, Bulbs, Plants Etc. 92 Chambers St., New York Write for our Illustrated Catalog; W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 1436 W. 23rd St., NEW YORK GARDEN SEED BERT, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PHA SBJSD in variety; also other items of the short crop of this past season as well as a full Una of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 r>«, St.. NEW YORK and ORANGE. OOtVN When writing ti Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture ONION SETS Yellow and Red $2.85 per Bushel White 3.25 per Bushel Prices for largre quantities on application. Also PERKXMAXS for FLORISTS, ask for Special Prices. J. M. THORBURN k CO. 53 Barclay Street Through te 54 Park Flaes NKW TOKK CITY KELWAY 8 SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS i personally selected strains > WHOLESALE ONLY Write for Special Price*, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. Special Gladioli Order AMERICA S22.00 CHICAGO WHITE 30.00 HALLET 22.00 FRANCIS KINO 22.00 NIAGARA 86.00 SCHWABEN 36.00 AMERICAN BULB CO. 172 W. Wabash Aye., CHICAGO, ILL. Poinsettia Stock Plants CALIFORNIA GROWN Early and Late Flowering Type $4.60 per doz. $7.60 for 25, $26.00 per 100 CARNATION and 'MUMS R. C. CANNA ROOTS GLADIOLI BULBS Seasonable Plants, Bnlbs and Seeds. Ask for Complete List of Varieties and Prices. Satisfaction Guaranteed ROMAN J. IRWIN 108 West 28th Street - - NEW YORK 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, Brli~ht Red, Delicate Pink. S9.00 per 1000. Sopberb Red and Delicate Salmon (Prlae Medal Winners), J17.50 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 LIbooIb Blda.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. THOMAS J. GREY COMPANY SEEDS, BTTLB8 AND IMPLEMENTS WHOLESALE AND RETAXL Reselected Strains In Seeds. ImproTed styles in Implements Catalogue upon application, 16 So. Market Street BOSTON, MASS. May 10, 1919 HORTICULTURE 439 E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden At*. IRVINGTON, If. J. Nephrolepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 in«h pote, extra heavy, $85.00 p«r hun- dred; 6 Inch, (75.00 per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, Philadelphia. BOBBIN* & ATKINS NURSBtTMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY W« »re Aiibscribers t* tli« NarHnvn'i Fund for Market l>«Telopm«n», &U* "Ray It With Flower." PabUeltj- (lampolil. H. HEISTAD LANDSCAPE GARDENING ROCKPORT, ME. HYDRANGEAS ROO ii ii CUTTINGS: Ready Immediately after Easter. All cutting* taken from the best selected wood. BBST FRENCH VARIETIES: Including RADIANT, CHAUTARD, BOUQUET ROSE, BABY BIMBINETTE, MME. Ml l.l, I. IK, etc. Per 100, $4.00; per 1.000, $35.00. 6V~ Also a fine lot of OTAKSA at same prices. DELPHINIUM BELLADONA 10,000 nire plants, 2V4 in., per 100, $7.00; 1,000, $05.00; also some good 3 in., per 100 $15.00; and a number of other fancy sorts in the New Gold Medal Hy- brids, tine 3 in. stock, per 100, $15.00. C. U. LIGGIT, Office 825 Bulletin Bldg-. Philadelphia, Pa. IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that U well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES WhoUmdm and Retail NORTH ABSNOTOsN, MASS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED NEW CROP, CLEANED, LATH-HOUSE GROWN. NOW READY TO SHIP. 1,000 or more seeds $8.00 per 1,000 25,000 or more seeds $1.40 per UN 5,000 or more seeds L75 " 60,000 or more seeds LH 10,000 or more seeds LOO *' Delivered free anywhere in United States or Canada upon receipt of remittance. McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers Street, New York Page Advance Co 459 Alexander, J. K.44U Allen, .1. K 458 American Bulb Co 438 American Fores- try I'o 4-17 Anderson, S. A. .453 Aphlne Mfg. C0..457 Harrows. II. II.. 440 Bay State Nur- series 43!) Bobbins: & At- kins 43'.) Boddington Co., Inc. A. T 44'.i Bolglano * Son ..438 Boston Floral Supply Co 166 I'.iv.k, J. & Sons. 438 Breitmeyers, J. Sons 4.-.1' Uudlting, .1. A.. . .451 i*Mii \ ard, a. T . .4.v_» Burlington Wil- low Ware Co. .451 Burnett Bros.... 414 Bill] \V. A. & Co 4::s Carter's Tested S I-. in.- 438 Page C Ii i Id s, John Lewis 447 Clarke, D. Sous. .452 Coan, .1 .1 456 Cooko. i loo. II . . .452 Conard & Jones, 440 Cowee, \V. J 454 Craig Co., Robt.439 Campbell- John- son Printing Co 454 Danker 452 Dards 452 Dreer, H. A. 457-458 Dunlop, John II .453 Dysart, R 450 Edwards Folding Bos Co 151 Kim City N'ur- serles 440 Faiquhar, R. & .1. i'o 138 engar, i: w . ..'439 Ford, M. C 156 Ford, W. r 15i', Froment, II. B..456 Galvin Thoi F.453 i iasser Co., .1. M.453 Page Graham & Son, A 453 Grakelow, (.'has. H 453 Grey & Co., T. J.438 ilude Bros. Co.. 452 Hart, Geo. B 454 Heistad, H 439 Hess & Swoboda.453 Hews & Co., A. II 458 Hill Co., B. G..454 Hill, D. Nursery Co 447 Howard. W. D..447 Irwin, R. J. . .43S Johnston Bros. ..452 Casting, F. F. Co 454 Kelwaj .v Son. .438 Kinvan Co 456 Knoble Bros 453 Kroescbell Bros. .459 Kuebler. \V. H...456 Kottmiller 452 Lemon i HI Co.. .455 Liggit, C. I' 439 M< Carthj & Co.. N. F 447 Page McIIutchison Co. 439-440 McKenzle, John. 453 Marshall, W. E. & Co 43S Mi. hell. H. F. Co.449 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 454 Murray, Samuel. 452 New Eng. Flor- ist Supply Co. 455 New Eng. Nur- series 440 Niessen, Leo. Co. 454 N. Y. Botanical Gardens 447 Nolan, T. J 451 O'Brien, Florist. 453 Old Town Nur- series 440 Palmer, W. J. & Son 453 Park Floral Co. .453 I'arshelskv Bros. 458 I'.iui the Florist. 452 Pennock S. S. Co 437 Plno-L-yptol . . Chemical Co... 455 Pierce Co., F. 0.458 ri.'l'son, A. .\\. . .4".7 Page Pierson, F. K 437 Pulverized M a- nure Co 457 Randall Flower Shop 453 Hood & Keller... 456 Reidel & Meyer. 450 Reid, Edw 154 Reuter, L. J, Co. 440 Rice ^ Co., Je- rome B 438 Robinson, Henry M. Co 456 Robinson, II. M. & Co 454 Roehrs, J. Co... 440 Roland, Thomas. 453 Ross, F. M 453 Sheridan, W. F. .456 Slebrecht, Geo. C.456 Siggers & Sig- ners 459 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 438 Smith. Elmer D. & Co 440 Smith. W. & T. Nursery Co. . .447 Smith. The Flor- ist 452 Smith & Fetters Co 453 Page Smyth, Win. J... 453 Stearns Lumber Co AT *°' Stum'pp.G. E. M.452 Stumpp & Wal- ter 438 Thorburn, J. M. £ CO 4J8 Totty, Chas. H..440 United Cut Flow- er Co *58 Vincent, R-, Jr".,7 & Sons C0....43T Wants, For Sale, etc «g Warburton «- Weber, F. C £« Wilson *2z W 1 Bros. ..Aoi Wi.o.linont Nur",,n series 4*u Woodruff, S. D. & Sons 438 Young, A. L 456 Young, John 400 Zech & Mann 454 Zinn the Florist. 453 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS by advertising your goods in Iht HbrticuJtore Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. I 10 HORTICULTURE May 10. 1919 Headquarters for PACHYSANDRAj TERMINALIS Field-grown and well-rooted cuttings Write for prices Old Town Nurseries SOUTH NATICK, MASS. M. P. HAEND1EB, Prop. FERNS Per 100 Per 1000 BOSTONS Zyt Inch $6.00 *60.00 ROOSEVELTS ... " 6.00 SO 00 WHITMANI •• 6.60 56.00 WHITMANI COM- PACTA " 6A0 66.00 VERONA " 6.60 56.00 TEDDY, JB •■ 6.50 66.00 Stock all sold until April 1st. Order either direct or through S. S. Skldelsky & Co., Sole Agents Philadelphia, Pa. HENRY H. BARROWS, WHITMAN, MASS. CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS MADISON, IM. J. NEW BEGONIA MRS. M. A. PATTEN (DARK PINK SPORT OF BEGONIA Gloire de Chatelaine.) This sport of the well known Chatelaine is a beauti- ful shade of dark pink, bordering on a brilliant scarlet, which is even more in- tense when planted out in the Bummer. As easy to grow as Chatelaine, identical in every respect except color. Strong, vigorous grower. 2 in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Delivery May 1919. L. J. REUTER CO. Plant Brokers S2» Waverly Oaks Road, Waltbam, Mass. DAHLIAS Send > our want list of Dahlias to THE DAHXXA KING, who is listing 4im» of the best varieties for cut (lowers for retail catalog trade. The largest Dahlia grower in the world. J. K. ALEXANDER East Bridgewater Massachusetts When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE BAY TREES MAY DELIVERY Pyramids Short Stems Standards Bush Shape McNUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers Street, New York The Import House IBOLIUM T&bNrf«r HARDY PRIVET ,L "^hu™,0™1 TO BE SENT OUT IN THE FALL OF 1919. Introducers of Box-Barberry. Elm City Nursery Co., WOODMONT NURSERIES, Inc., New Haven, Ct. Hardy Rhododendrons Mountain Laurel. Magnolias. Azaleas Send for Price List THE NEW ENGLANO NURSERIES, 7SST- Phone Lexington, 274 Julius Roehrs Company l» l_ A IM T S IN/I E IM Orchids, Conservatory Plants, Novelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Finest Stock 'n America for Trade or Private Requirements RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY RAFFIA The Same Old Dependable Brands Red Star Brand XX Superior Brand A. A. West Coast Brand Bale Lots or Less. Write for Prices McHUTCHISON & CO., ThHouspeort 95 Chambers Street, New York VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberis Thnnbergli, Hydrangea Panioulata, Weigela, Spireas, etc Ask for complete list of OAK BRAND SHRUBS. The />ONARD & nBI WEST GROVE VJOTrESCO. T PENN..U.S.A. tji: ttm. Aatoke W Isaac. Vtc-fm. Wt mrt mitcrihtri tt tki NurMtrytHtn t Fund ftr tlmrktl DrvtUfmtnt CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. May 10. 1919 HORTICULTURE 441 COAL TO BE CHEAPER There is a very different coal situation than that which existed last year at this time, particularly as con- cerns soft coal. There seems to be an abundance of coal and at satisfactory prices. Dealers are offering good grades of soft coal from $2.75 to $3.10 at the mines. This, however, is for net tons of 2,000 pounds. The coal was formerly sold by the long ton of 2,240, but the short ton is now used altogether to figure on. The prices quoted are for immediate delivery or for coal con- tracted for under an agreement to take one-third of the total supply in the months of May and June. The situation is one to please greenhouse men who have extensive ranges and use large amounts of soft coal. The freight rates are higher than they were last season and yet the cost of the coal delivered in Boston will be less by one-half than a year ago. The evident anxiety of the dealers to make contracts leads to the belief that no advance will be made in the price this summer and that there may possibly be a further cut. There would seem to be no reason why florists or the growers of vegetables under glass should go farther a.t this time than to make prudenl pun h It is difficult to see win they should tie tip a large amount of capital by buying and paying for the whole year's supply of fuel. They can use the money to as good advantage as the coal men. With all other com- modities coining down in cost and ample supplies of most materials on hand, HORTICTTLTUIUE fails to see any tangible reason for price advances or even for the main- taining of present prices as regards soft coal. It is harder to make predictions as to hard coal, which is used largely by the smaller greenhouse men and on private places where a night fireman is not em- ployed. The coal dealers are sitting tight, with hints of higher prices to come. Moreover, they are taking orders only on condition that the price paid shall be that which prevails when delivery is made. It is quite probable that the difference in price will persuade some growers to change over their heating plants to allow the use of soft coal. And there seems to be a disposition on the part of estate owners not to open up their houses except in a limited way until conditions are such that both coal and labor can be obtained for less monev. ARBORETUM AIDING NURSERYMEN .Nurserymen will be interested in some suggestions as to the propagation of Japanese cherry trees made by Prof. Charles S. Sargent of the Arnold Arboretum. After a brief introduction to the subject in the current bulletin, he goes on to say : l'r units serrulata and its varieties have produced a number of forms with double flowers, and these are the hardiest and most valuable of the double-flowered Jap- anese Cherries which can be grown successfully in this climate. There are fourteen double-flowered named. varieties of the Sargent Cherry in the Arboretum Col- lection, but only two or three of them are large enough to have flowered here. These double-flowered Cherries bloom two or three weeks later than the single-flowered trees, and from these may be expected some of the hand- somest flowering trees which are hardy in the north. Although double-flowered Japanese Cherry-trees have been cultivated in the United States and Europe for fully sixty years, they have never grown to a large size or given much satisfaction in western gardens. The trouble has been in the stock on which these double- flowered plants have been grafted. The proper stock for them is naturally the single-flowered species of which they are varieties, and if such stock is used there can be little doubt that larger and healthier trees will be secured than have been obtained when other species have been used as stock in Japanese and in American and European nurseries. It is fortunate that the plants of the Sargent Cherry produce every year good crops of seeds in the Arboretum ; these seeds are carefully gath- ered and widely distributed so that there is reason to hope that in a few years this tree will adorn many Amer- ican parks and gardens and supply stock on which the handsomest of the double-flowered Cherries can be suc- cessfully grafted. Prunus snbhirtella is the Spring Cherry of the Jap- anese, which one traveler has described as the most de- lightful and floriferons of all Japanese Cherries. It is a large shrub rather than a tree, and few plants can produce more flowers than the two large specimens in the Arboretum where they have been growing for twen- ty-five years. The flowers are drooping, pale pink be- coming nearly white as they begin to fade. Those of no other single-flowered Cherry which has been grown in the gardens of western Japan although rare in those of Tokyo. Unfortunately it does not reproduce itself from seed, for the seedlings are those of a tall slender tree common in the forests of central Japan to which the name of Prunus subhirtella var. ascend-ens has been given. This is still a rare tree in cultivation and its value in this climate is not yet established. A form of the variety ascendens or Prunus subliirtella has pendu- lous branches and is the well known Japanese Weep- ing Cherry-tree (var. pendula) now common in Ameri- can gardens. Prunus subhirtella can be slowly propagated by soft wood cuttings, but the best way to increase it is by graft- ing or budding it on its own seedlings. Seeds are pro- duced in quantity on the Arboretum plants and will be distributed to nurserymen anxious to obtain stock on which to work the true P. subhirtella. When the stocks are ready the Arboretum will supply a moderate number of grafts, and the nurseryman who will make it his busi- ness to produce a supply of this beautiful Cherry for American gardens will do a good thing for this country and incidentally for himself. Primus yedoensis is the Cherry-tree which has been planted in great numbers in the squares, parks and temple grounds of Tokyo. It is a fast-growing short- lived tree rarely fifty feet high, with a short trunk not more than a foot in diameter and wide-spreading or erect branches. The flowers are white and slightly fragrant, and are followed by abundant small black fruit. This Cherry reproduces itself from seed and there is therefore no reason why it should not be com- mon in American gardens. 442 HORTICULTUKE May 10, 1919 HORTICULTURE VOL. XXIX MAY 10, 1919 NO. 19 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BT HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Beach 293 ADVERTISING BATES: Per Inch, SO inches to page $1.£I Discount on Contracts for consecutive Insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), s per cent.; three months (It timr*), 1* per cent.; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (52 times), SO per cent. Page and half page space, not consecutive, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Tear, In advance, $1-00; To Foreign Countries, S2.0O; T* Canada, SUM). ■ntered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the PoBt Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3. 1879. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Edward I. Farrington has been selected as editor of Horticulture to succeed the late Wil- liam J. Stewart. Mr. Farrington has had long training as a horticultural journalist. He was editor of Suburban Life for many years, and is well known as a writer and lecturer. We be- speak for him the same good will and hearty co-operation which the readers of Horticulture so generously extended to Mr. Stewart. WILLIAM W. CASTLE, President of the Horticulture Pub. Co. CONTENTS Page Coal to Be Cheaper 441 Arboretum Aiding Nurserymen 441 Editorials 442 The Valuable Japanese Yew 443 Rambling Observations of a Roving Gardener 444 National Publicity Campaign 445 Growing Dahlias Commercially 445 How to Cut Rose Blooms 445 A Worcester Florists' Plan 445 Trees and Shrubs That Flower Early 446 An Appeal and a Promise 446 Borrowed Ideas 447 Rose Growing . . '. 44S Starting a Florists' Business 448 Seed Trade 449 Marketing Peony Blooms 450 News and Gossip 451 Flowers by Telegraph 452 Flower Market Reports 455 Making a Lawn 45S The outlook is good in all branches of bor- Looking ticulture, one of the must favorable indica- ahead tions being the apparent disposition of estate owners to restore their gardens and greenhouses to the well kepi condition which they showed before the war. Landscape gardeners report that orders are coming in rapidly, and one large con- cern in Boston has enough work already in hand or planned to last throughout the summer. It should be ootedj however, that this is nearly all restoration work — simply the rehabilitating of gardens and grounds that have been neglected the past two or three years. The big work is waiting, bui ii is certain to come, which means good business for all classes of horticulturists for years ahead. In view of the w lei fully line display An made by the Japanese flowering cherries opportunity this spring, the announcement made by Prof. 0, S. Sargent, director of the Ar- nold Arboretum, concerning the distribution of seeds and grafts is an important one for nurserymen in this country. These early flowering trees are being increas- ingly appreciated by the public and the demand un- doubtedly will keep pace with any supply which may be offered. Prunus subhirtella is one of the handsomest of the cherries and a fine tree for private estates and public parks. The Arboretum is ready to distribute seeds, it is stated, and when the stocks have been grown will provide a moderate number of grafts. As Prof. Sargent says, any nurseryman who will make it his busi- ness to produce a supply of this beautiful cherry for American gardens will do a good thing for his country and doubtless, also, for himself. The Horticultural Sm-iety of Pasa- Another dena, California, has adopted strong protest resolutions calling on its local rep- resentative in Congress to secure a modification of Quarantine Xo. 37. prohibiting the im- portation of plants and bulbs. This is just one more of many such protests and is not likely to have any more effect upon the stubborn minds of the horticultural board in Washington. As Mr. E. C. Yick says in the New York Sun: "It may be a good thing to encourage the protection in America of many plants that are now imported, but there are other ways of doing it beside issuing a decree prohibiting the importation of any plants into the country except, a very few. We are be- coming tied down to so many regulations and restric- tions that unless it ceases our "home of the free' will have less freedom than any other country on earth." This statement is echoed by thousands of gardeners, both professionals and amateurs. They feel that if any person or body of persons desires to see erected a wall of high protection, they should be frank about the matter, and not try to obtain it under a mask of false pretenses. Perhaps there are those who feel that additional meas- ures of protection from foreign plant pests are needed. But there are few who are not willing to admit that the regulation as it stands is illogical, and that there is no legitimate excuse for putting it into force, without giv- ing ample time to allow the growers and dealers of this country to readjust the conditions under which they are working. May 10, r.'l'< HOHT1CULTURE 443 THE VALUABLE JAPANESE YEW At the end of another winter the Japanese yew, Taxus cuspidata, maj -till be considered "tic of the most desirable evergreens for gardens In the colder parts of the country. It has been said, with considerable au- thority, thai this is the most valuable plant which Japan has given to New England. Certainly it is worthy more extensive use. as it is exceedingly decorative and not at all out ol' place in a formal garden. Apparently there are several distinct forms. One of the prettiest has a spreading top and grows as a large, vase-shaped hush. A form is grown in some American nurseries as the variety capitata. It has a single leader and a tree-like habit, making it desirable for those who want an up- right rather than a hush-shaped yew. The variety com- pacts is the smallest and most compact form found here. It is said that the largest Japanese yew to he found in the country is growing on Long Island, where it was planted by Dr. Ceorge E. Hall in 1S70. The adapta- bility of the Japanese yew may he judged from the fact that it has been reported hardy in both New Hampshire and Minnesota. It may be grown with perfect confi- dence in sections where the English yew (Taxus bac- cata) and the native yew (Taxus Canadensis) are badly browned in cold winter.-. There should also be a word of appreciation for the Japanese fir called Aim's homolepis or A. brachyphylla, as it is perhaps more commonly known. This is one of the few good conifers adapted to the climate of New England and is almost, as handsome as the splendid white fii" of the western North America, Abies con- color. Its dark green leaves arc silvery white on the lower surface and it has violet purple cones. There are specimens 55 feet high in the pinetum on the Hunne- well place at YYelleslcv and as the branches sweep the ground, they are most imposing objects. In Japan the tree is said to grow Km feet tall and E. H. Wilson says that the mature trees resemble old specimens of the ( Vdars of Lebanon. The Japanese fir is a most ex- cellent plant for the decoration of American gardens and is to be appreciated because of its hardy nature, as well as its remarkable beauty. Good Specimen of Japanese Yew ■141 HORTICULTURE May 10, 1919 RAMBLING OBSERVATIONS OF A ROVING GARDENER The fragrant Korean Viburnum, V. Carlesii, has now been tested long enough in this country to show that it is perfectly hardy even in the cli- mate of New England. It is certainly a valuable addition to the early flow- ering shrubs, yet possibly it has been praised too unreservedly in some of the magazines. It is not particularly beautiful as to habit or foliage, and therefore no great adornment to the garden, except when in bloom. Then, however, it has few rivals. All the flowers in the clusters do not open at the same time, and the combination of white blossoms and pink buds adds to the beauty of the plant. There seems to be a tendency to use this viburnum very freely, and as most gardeners are not familiar with It, some remarks by a writer in The Eng- lish Garden may be appreciated. He says: "Viburnum Carlesii is so fragrant and so short lived that I have taken to growing a few bushes in pots. I find they flower freely and respond willingly to a little judicious pruning. Moreover by keeping a plant or two in a cold corner, the short lived season of bloom is greatly prolonged, lasting until the lilacs be- gin. It is a great pity that the blooms of the Viburnum Carlesii so soon fade when out, not lasting well at all in water. Cannot some one give us a hybrid between the Laurestinus and Viburnum Carlesii? What a delight- ful shrub it might be." Professor Sargent, of the Arnold Ar- boretum, has pointed out that the Japanese species, V. bitchuense, has been mistaken by Japanese botanists for V. Carlesii, and sent to this coun- try and especially to Europe under the latter name. It is suggested that care be taken to obtain the right species. It is quite possible that the writer quoted is not growing the true V. Carlesii. • • • • It will be rather a surprise to Amer- ican gardeners to learn that Magnolia machrophylla is a hard tree to grow in England, soon dying out even at the Kew gardens, as it seems to suffer badly from spring frosts. It has proved perfectly hardy in Boston, where the temperature goes very much lower than in England. Appar- ently there are a few trees in England which have thrived, but they are very few. This magnolia is an especially in- teresting tree and seems worthy of wider cultivation in New England. It has the largest leaves and the largest flowers of any tree which grows out- side of the tropics. A very good speci- men is to be found at the Arnold Ar- boretum, and the fact is noted every year that the flowers have a remark- able attraction for the rose bugs, which sometimes almost fill the deep cups. The creamy white flowers are fragrant and sometimes nearly a foot in diameter. The leaves, which oc- casionally reach thirty inches in length are silvery white on the under side. This is a native American tree, coming from the southern states, and though hardy it should be given a sheltered spot, not so much to protect it from the cold as to shelter it from high winds, for otherwise these winds are likely to whip the immense leaves into shreds. Magnolia macro- phylla is the last of the magnolias to bloom. • * * * It is an interesting fact that some of the rather rare foreign trees brought to this country occasionally are found in private collections. While on a re- cent visit to Newport, the writer learned of a Cercidiphyllum of far greater size than any specimens to be found in a public collection. New- port has another interesting tree, in a Fernleaf Beech, which stands on the grounds of the Redwood Library. It is a rather interesting fact that no record can be found as to the origin of this tree, which is a very fine speci- men. The fernleaf beech is a very good looking tree at all ages, being unusually symmetrical. If it is to be grown as a lawn tree, its lower branches should always be kept intact. • • • • At Newport there is also an old specimen of the Yellowwood tree or Virginia, and the gardeners say that while this tree is remarkably hand- some and a fine ornament on large estates, it splits easily and therefore is often disfigured when it gets old. The breaking down of the limbs soon spoils the symmetry and general ap- pearance of the trees. An attempt has been made to keep this specimen men- tioned intact by the use of support- ing rods, but unfortunately the bands were fastened around the limbs, with the result that the last state of the tree is worse than the first. There is one peculiar feature of the Virginia which may not be commonly known, which is that it flowers only every other year and that every tree in the whole country flowers the same sea- son. • • • • There is a warm discussion in some of the English papers about gardeners' wages. The following is presented by one land owner as expressing the views of those who hire garden help. It will be interesting to see how it is received by the gardeners of this coun- try. "We must remember that, outside kitchen gardening, it is practically non-productive or luxury labor. Wlen things settle down, employers will find that their incomes are reduced by in- come and super tax probably by a third, or perhaps by half. They will also find the purchasing value very much reduced, and that they have to pay far more for practically every- thing— indoor servants, food, clothing, coal, education of family, traveling rates, repairs and, in case of land- owners, estate building, etc. A}so they will probably realize that the old kitchen garden and orchard are bcth far larger than is necessary for the wants of their household. Now, gar- dening is a very pleasant and attrac- tive profession, the labor '(outside digging) is not really hard, and much of it is quite suitable to woman labor, which will assuredly be competitive. Under these circumstances it seems probable not only that the number of men gardeners employed will be far less, but also possible that the law of supply and demand will again reduce the wages considerably." NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. The following, from President Am- mann of the Society of American Flor- ists and Ornamental Horticulturists, is interesting at this time when flor- ists everywhere are wondering as to the future: "Better than ever — Good sales at high prices — Easter trade makes rec- ord— Complete clean-up — Supply insuf- ficient— Little complaint at high prices, big increase over last year, etc. "Say, brothers, don't that sound good? It means so much for you and your loved ones' 'better living,' 'bet- ter labor,' an8 'better environment' — wonderful in contrast with just a short time ago! "But, after all, isn't it what we are entitled to? Are we not just coming into our own, largely because we have taken time by the forelock and adver- tised? Publicity: that's it. 'O well,' you say, 'not altogether.' No, but 99 per cent of the increased business is directly creditable to it. "Say, brother, ARE YOU ON THE HONOR ROLL? If not, why not? If May 10, 1919 HORTICULTUKE I 15 you are on it, are you doing your full share? Are you putting 1 per cent of your gross receipts into publicity, either local or national? Well, if you are not, you are still short of your full share of the work. "Did you ever stop to think why people buy so many flowers? Do they use them for others? You say, 'Yes, that is true.' "What are you doing toward the cause that is educating people as never before in all history, to give flowers to make others and them- selves happy, and to help make the echo as quoted in the opening of this article ring in your ear? DO WE HEAR THAT YOU ARE DOING, OR WILL DO, YOUR PULL SHARE? If so, then you are certainly a happy person, along with the rest of the 'pub- licity boasters,' and we shall reach the $100,000.00 goal before the snow flies. "You, no doubt, have a subscription blank. Fill it out and send it to Sec- retary Young today. "J. F. Ammann, Pres." The following subscriptions have been received and are in addition to those previously announced, annually for four years, unless otherwise stated: Miss L. Doussard, E. St. Louis, 111., $10; Nick Dahm. Morton Grove, III. (1 yr.), $10; Robert M. Henley, Hartford City, Ind., $5; Carl A. Jagsoh, Columbus, O. (Addl. Subn.) $20; The Munk Floral Co., Columbus, O., $25; Henry Heinl, Toledo, O., $25: John Barrow, Toledo. O. (3 yrs.), $10; Under- wood Bros., Columbus, 6., $13; T. J. Lud- wig. Columbus, O., $25; James McKellar, Columbus, O., $5; Abram Stevens, Spring Valley, N. T., $10; H. R. Wilson, Columbus. <>.. $25; J. L. Schiller, Toledo, O., $25; Emil Metzmaier, Columbus, O., $10; Seottwood Greenhouse, Toledo, O.. $20; Harrv O. Book, Burlington, la., $5; C. L. Van Meter, Monti- cello, la., $5: W. W. Horlaeher, Dayton. O., $25; John Heidenrich, Indianapolis. Ind., $5: Smith & Young Co.. Indianapolis. Ind. (2nd Subn.), $25; John Rieman, Indianapo- lis. Ind., $5; Pahud Floral Co., Indianapolis, Ind., $15; M. Brandlein, Indianapolis, Ind., $25 ; H. M. Reiman's Sons, Indianapolis, Ind.. $25; Indianapolis Fower & Plant Co., Indianapois. Ind., $25; Roepke Floral Co., Indianapolis, Ind. (1 yr.), $15: Hartje & Elder, Indianapolis. Ind. (2nd Subn). $15; Albert Kempo. Indianapolis. Ind., $2.50; Fred R. Hnkreide, Indianapolis. Ind.. $5; C II. Schomeyer, Indianapolis. Ind . $10; ,T. B. Knapp, Sayre, Pa., $5; George Lisburg, K. Hampton, N. Y., $3; Francis Roller. As. torla, L. I., N. Y'., $5; Rudolph A. Brux, Racine, Wis., $5: Win. Goos, Bettendorf, la.. $5; Fred W. Wise, East Aurora. N. Y.. $5: J. F. Vovrous Sons, Lebanon. Pa., (1 vri, $10: total, $485.50; previously reported, $34,862.60; total, $35,348.50. John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York, May 3rd, 1919. GROWING DAHLIAS COMMER- CIALLY. HOW TO CUT ROSE BLOOMS. Cutting roses so as to preserve and encourage a maximum number of blooms is almost an art. Experience indicates that to preserve the most flower buds, the stem should be cut back to the first five-leaf shoot that will allow the proper length of stem for the cut flower. The wood at the three-leaf shoot might develop a bloom but it is likely to produce blind wood. — Ohio 8tati07i. As my methods of growing dahlias commercially on a large scale are gen- erally considered to be somewhat dif- ferent from those followed by most dahlia growers, I have been asked to describe them. This year I shall plant about forty acres and shall follow my usual custom of starting the work the first Monday in May. I shall be through by the middle of July and perhaps earlier, depending on the weather. I have been told that my farm is exceptionally free from weeds and I make it a hard and fast rule to pre- vent all weed growth. This is easier than it was when I first started, but it requires regular cultivation and care- ful preparation of the soil. I use a two-horse plow, and put it into the ground from 12 to 14 inches deep. Then I go over the ground with a fine tooth harrow or a cutaway harrow. I harrow the fields twice in both direc- tions, and arrange to have the harrow lap each time. Each field is manured lightly every other year, the manure being plowed in and about two cords to the acre. Every third year Connecticut lime- stone is applied and harrowed in, about 800 pounds being used to the acre. My plantation is divided in such a way that one-third is limed each year. I am strong for lime when growing dahlias. It keeps the ground sweet and improves the flowers. While I do not use a great quantity of manure, I also plow in all of the stalks left when the dahlias are dug in the fall. Nothing is burned, and the dahlia tops help to keep the soil filled with humus. Constant use Is also made of commercial fertilizer, either bone meal or a regulation po- tato fertilizer, about 1,200 pounds be- ing put on to the acre. It is used in the furrows and is mixed with the soil by pieces of brush to which a couple of horse shoes are tied. Boys pull this brush up and down the furrows. Furrows where the Pompom dahlias are to go are three and one-half feet apart. For the other dahlias, from four to four and one-half feet is left between the rows. When striking out the furrows no line is used, but my plowman, who is an expert, can get them remarkably straight by his eye. The plow goes twice in each fur- row. The tubers are dropped by hand, and my instructions are to have from three to eight inches between the crowns. The tubers themselves often lap if they are long, so that it looks as though the planting was very close. It is always the eye, though, that we are paying attention to. The tubers are covered by cultivators and by the time the planting is finished the first fields put in are ready for cultivation. Besides being cultivated with the horse, all the dahlias are hoed by hand twice. In planting my fields I use many tubers which other growers would throw away. The cutting up of the clumps is begun in the fall and con- tinued all winter, from ten to fourteen men being employed. All of the poor- est tubers, those with broken necks, etc., which could not be sold are care- fully saved and planted. I have found that oftentimes the broken necks will knit in the course of the winter and make good tubers to plant in the spring. The tubers are carefully stored in a cellar which is just damp enough to prevent shriveling, and where the temperature does not go below 38 or above 44. One piece of ground on my farm has been used for dahlies eleven years, and last year the flowers on this piece were better than ever. J. K. Alexander. WORCESTER FLORIST'S PLAN. H. F. Littlefield, florist at 552 Main street, has a plan in mind which he feels certain would result in placing a large number of building mechanics at work now, and which would also materially assist in providing employ- ment for many soldiers who are re- turning to Worcester by the hundreds every day. Mr. Littlefield's suggestion is that 10,000 Worcester property owners pledge themselves to have at least $25 worth of building repairs done during the month of May. He be- lieves that there isn't a single house in Worcester but what needs repairs of some kind and that these will have to be made sooner or later, but that as present conditions are, when thou- sands of men are out of employment, it would be fulfilling a patriotic duty should they elect to have the work done when it is of such importance. Mr. Littlefield estimates that this would cause work to be done amount- ing to at least half a million dollars, and that this would give employment to 400 building mechanics during the whole month of" May, or until such time as building conditions become more settled. — Worcester News. I Hi HORTICULTURE May 10, 1919 TREES AND SHRUBS THAT FLOWER EARLY Notes on Their Behavior in the Arnold Arboretum This Season. In the first bulletin issued by the Arnold Arboretum this spring, the statement is made that vegetation was not unusually advanced in spite of the mild weather in February and March. On April 2nd the temperature fell to 23 degrees Fahrenheit. This ruined the flowers of the north China Peach ( Primus Davidiana) which were just opening and those of the earliest of the Azaleas (Rhododendron dahuri- cum) whose rose-colored corollas were just emerging from the buds. On the nights of the 24th and the 25th the thermometer registered as low as 24 degrees. This ruined the flowers of the early blooming Magnolias, but the flowers of the Forsythias, Cherries, Plums and Apricots show no signs of injury. Freezing weather in April is not unusual in New England and its effect on the flowers of different plants can well be studied by persons who have in mind the planting of spring gardens. To Save the Early Magnolias. The flowers of Magnolia stellata, M. denudata (better known as M. cons- picua), M. kobus and its variety borealis, which open in April, are too often ruined by frost. To prevent this it is desirable to plant these trees and shrubs on the north side of other trees, and especially of evergreen trees, where the flowers may be ex- pected to open seven or eight days later than on plants fully exposed to the sun. The hybrid Chinese Magnolias with pink or rose-colored flowers all bloom later than the white-flowered species and their flowers are rarely injured by cold although the unfold- ing petals of some of these hybrids were badly discolored by the cold of the past week. These hybrids there- fore, although their flowers are less beautiful than those of the species, are better garden plants in this climate. The best known of these hybrids is called M. Soulangeana, of which there are several varieties differing in the greater or less amount of pink or rose- color in the petals. The Cornelian Cherry. The Cornelian Cherry (Cornua Mas) is a plant for which the frosts of April have no terrors. The small, bright yellow flowers arranged in many-flowered clusters open late in March or in early April and remain in good condition for three or four weeks. There is no record here of their in- jury by frost. This is a shapely shrub or small tree of excellent habit; the leaves are bright green and the scar- let or rarely yellow fruit, which ripens late in summer, is cherry-like in ap- pearance. The Cornelian Cherry is a native of eastern Europe and western Asia, and has been grown in the Old World gardens for three centuries. There is no better early flowering shrub for our northern gardens in which, although it was brought to America certainly more than a hun- dred years ago, it is still too little seen. The Earliest Pear. The earliest pear to flower, Pyrus ussuriensis, has been in bloom for more than a week and the flowers are untouched by frost. This is probably the largest of all pear-trees as speci- mens occasionally occur in Korea AN APPEAL AND A PROMISE. After an absence of more than two years it takes time to pick up the threads anew, to readjust one- self to the machinery of life here. Today, Sunday, I have had oppor- tunity to look over some back num- bers of Horth ri.Ti-RE and in that of April 5th last, have read the last message from our lamented friend, the talented William J. Stewart— "Remember Me for Old Time's Sake— Adieu." One by one the old- er generation of horticulturists pass on. Their work here is done; their precept and example . remain as a legacy to us. It is our duty, ours, the present generation, to shoulder the burden and manfully bear a part in the great work of furthering the interests of horticul- ture in all its branches, in doing our part to increase the knowledge and love of flowers, thereby adding to the -sum total of human happi- ness. The founder and first editor has gone from us — Horticulture remains. Of a surety those who now control its destiny need never hesitate to call on the services of all who were proud to be considered the friends of the late William J. Stewart. In a practical way, by doing something to help along the work to which he devoted the last fifteen years of his life, his friends can best remember him. E. H. Wilson, Arnold Arboretum. sixty feet or more tall, with trunks 14 feet in circumference. The flowers are not as large as those of some of the other Chinese pear-trees, and the fruit is small and of no value. This tree, however, is exciting much inter- est among American pomologjsts who believe they have found in it a blight resisting stock on which to graft gar- den pears. Early Cherries. The cherries of Eastern Asia have never been more thickly covered with flowers. The delicate petals of the flow- ers of these trees and shrubs seem able to bear without injury the coldest April weather Massachusetts has known for many years. The earliest cherry to bloom in the Arboretum this spring was Prunus concinna, a small tree discovered by Wilson on the mountains of central China. In the Arboretum it first flow- ered when less than three feet high; it is perfectly hardy, and although the flowers, which are white with a wine- colored calyx, are less beautiful than those of several other Asiatic cherries it does not seem possible for any plant of its size to produce a more abundant crop. There has always been misunderstanding about this plant in gardens as it was distributed by a London firm of nurserymen as Prunus subhirtella. A Valuable Cherry. Prunus tomentosa, a native of north- ern and western China begins to open its flowers only a day or two later than P. concinna. It is a shrub only five or six feet high, and when fully grown in abundant space for the spread of its branches often broader than tall. The flowers open from pink buds as the leaves begin to un- fold, and the bright red stalks and calyx make a handsome contrast with the white petals which are often blotched toward the base with rose color. The small fruit ripens in June and is scarlet covered with short hairs, and is sweet and of good flavor. This shrub is attracting the attention of pomologists, living in the dry cold interior region of the continent where it is hardy and where it produces fruit of considerable comestible value. A form discovered in western China by Wilson (var. endotricha) is now estab- lished in the Arboretum where it blooms rather later than the northern plant. The fruit of this variety is des- titute or nearly destitute of hairs. May 10, 1919 HORTICULTURE 447 BORROWED IDEAS. A Commonsense Tip. A writer in The Garden, the English horticultural magazine, tells of a com- monsense tip given him by an Amer- ican farmer friend. He says all kinds of insect's eggs and dangerous weeds with their seeds, and creeping roots that cannot be safely buried in their fresh state without coming up again from any depth can be effectually killed and turned into splendid mar nure by simply being mixed with or covered by grass cuttings and other green vegetable matter and trampled down hard, which raises such a great heat and fermentation as to kill them outright It will be apparent that this kind of burning has the great merit of utilizing the whole of the . valuable manuring quality of the weeds instead of destroying ninety-nine per cent of them as by the suicidal custom of dry- ing and setting fire to them with a match. Of course care must be taken that the dangerous roots and seeds be well buried in the hottest part of the fermenting heap, and put back a sec- ond time if any have escaped the first. Pruning the La France Rose Some very interesting suggestions about the pruning of the La France rose are found in one of the English Garden magazines. The writer says that this old time favorite is rarely pruned as it should be with a view to the production of as many blooms as possible. "I have never seen very satisfactory plants," he continues, "that were severely pruned nor light- ly cut back. A medium course seemed to be the best in my case, and I tried such pruning, after reading the ex- periences of a rose grower who had several plants in very small beds in different parts of his lawn. He had tried hard pruning without success, so he decided to thin out the weak branches, and to shorten the remain- ing ones, some being cut back to one- third the weaker ones to two-thirds of their length. In the course of a few years after such annual pruning, the bushes measured about four feet high, and three feet through, forming splen- did specimens and flowering profusely. Every spring a good mulch of rotted manure was put on, and covered with a layer of good fibrous loam." Destroying the Strawberry Weevil. According to the New Jersey Exper- iment Station, dusting the strawberry plants as the buds appear will keep the weevils away. The dust is com- posed of one part dry arsenate of lead and five parts powdered sulphur. This does not kill all the weevils, but drives them off. As for a device for apply- ing the dust, the "News Letter" says: Best Young Treet little Gree farms, Framlngham, Mass. Millions of Evergreen and Deciduous trees, all grades and sizes. Write for Price Lilt Firs, Junipers, Arbor-vitae, Pines, Spruces, Maples, Ash, Oaks, Lin- dens, Elms, etc. & American Forestry Company 15 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. & NURSERY ST£>CK Fruit aad OruwifaU Tims, flhrake. Bull rralU, Cleawtla, iwiiMi aad BeeM. Write for Trade Lilt W. I T. SHTH CIMPANT, Goon. N. Y. We are subscriber* to the Nuraarjmea's Fund fer Market Dereleestemt HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOR OVER BALF A OBfTUmT Small, medlom and Urge sUea (applied Price list new ready THE D. HILL NURSERY CO. Krerc-reeet Specialist*. tanielOieeeil IB America BOX 41*. DUMDKM, HJU RHODODENDRONS, MAGNOLIAS, HARDY ROSES, BOXWOOD, all shapes ^ Send for Catalogue Street n. f. McCarthy & co., nU£$z "Cheesecloth bags, the naked hand and other devices were used by grow- ers who did not care to buy the pow- der guns, but to Tony Rizotte belongs the honor of evolving the most in- genious hand device for sifting. He covered a common wire horse muzzle with one thickness of copper mosquito netting and drew the edges up to the rim. The inventor then bent a 3-ft. hickory sapling, fastening it to oppo- site sides of the rim. This served as a handle by which the improvised basket filled with the powder could be twirled with more or less force, de- pending on the width of the rows." COMING MEETINGS AND EXHIBI- TIONS. New York City. — Hort. Society of New York, flower show at Botanical Mu- seum, Bronx Park, May 10 and 11. Geo. V. Nash, Sec'y., New York Bo- tanical Garden, Bronx Park, N. Y. City. Boston, Mass. — Spring conference, Na- tional Association of Gardeners at Hort. Hall, May 16 at 6 p. m. M. C. Ebel, Sec'y, Madison, N. J. Chicago — American Seed Trade Ass'n, annual convention, June 24 to 26. Secretary, C. E. Kendell. 216 Pros- pect Ave., Cleveland, O. Chicago — American Association of Nurserymen, convention, Hotel Sher- man, Chicago, June 25,. 26 and 27. Charles Sizemore, Louisiana. Mo.. Sec"y. Detroit, Mich.— S. A. F. and O. H. Con- vention at Acadia Hall. Aug. 19. 20 and 21. Secretary, John Young, 1170 Broadway, N. Y. City. Hartford, Conn. — Conn. Hort. Society, fall flower show, Sept. 9, 10 and 11. Chrysanthemum Cuttings Major Bonnaffon, Chas. Bazer, Oconto, Pacific Supreme and Chrysolora, ready April 1st, $2.50 per hundred. Also, Extra Strong: Cuttings of Car- nation Matchless, $20.00 per thousand. W. D. HOWARD MILFORD, MASS GLADIOLI New Trade List Ready JOHN LEWIS CHELDS, Inc. Flowerfield, L. I., N.Y. aiitiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiMiiiiiMiiiiiiHiiitiuiiiiinimiiHiiimiiirniiiiiru I INSTRUCTION IN GARDENING ( I Practical Instruction is offered in § I vegetable, flower and fruit gardening-, = i greenhouse and nursery practice, to- | I gether with lectures, laboratory, field = 1 and shop work in garden botany, zoo- § i logy, pathology, landscape design, soils, I I plant chemistry and related subjects. = The curriculum Is planned for the | I education of any persons who would § I become trained gardeners or fitted to | I be superintendents of estates or parks. = i Students may be admitted at any time, e I Circulars and other information will = 1 be mailed on application. I The New York Botanical Garden \ Bronx Park aMiraiinilllRMIIUHIHHHIIIUI NEW YOBK CTTt | limillMIIIIIIIIIIHIIIHHIHIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllltlHni." Sec'y Alfred Dixon. Wethersfield. Conn. New York City.— The American Insti- tute and the American Dahlia So- ciety, exhibition of dahlias in the Engineering Building, 25-33 West 39th St., Sept. 23 to 25. William A. Eagleson. 322-324 West 23d St., Sec- retary. HORTICULTURE May 10, 1919 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS ARTHUR C. RUZICKA. Your articles "Rose Growing Under Glass" are always read by me with the greatest interest. I would like some information about pinching in summer of both young and old plants, to build them up for winter blooming; just when and where to take off the growth on large and small wood. B. Plants that are planted early, will require very little pinching, for if they receive good culture they will grow to a size large enough to produce plenty of cut flowers during the winter months. It is not the best thing in the world to have the plants very large. The main thing is to have them well rooted. To do this it is advisable not to over water them during the summer months, giving them enough water only to keep them going all the time, and to insure a good sturdy growth. If the plants are well rooted, they will have to grow if given propel care and feed next fall and winter. With late planted plants it will be best to pinch just a little, and then the buds should be taken off as soon as they show, which will be when they are about the size of a grain of wheat, or even smaller should they be de- tected then. Take the bud out with the top leaf down to a good leaf, that is a leaf with five leaflets to it, as the top one will have only three and the eye with this leaf will seldom produce good growth. Pinch only once, and then let the bud open and cut it when a flower. If you need short stuff let the two come, as there generally will be two when a bud is pinched. If in need of long roses, clean off the stem to only one growth selecting the best of the two or three that started. Get all your plants in before the 15th of July, and you have little to worry about. Give them good soil, good care, and you will be well repaid. You can- not be too careful as to selection and proper mixing of soil, nor can you get the houses too clean. Do not use too much soil, especially if you plant late. Three inches is plenty for late plant- ing. Be careful in cutting to leave two good eyes on the plant, never more, as this makes a lot of hard wood, through which sap has to flow to make flowers. Keep the plants as low as you can. Arthur C. Ruzicka. Starting a Florist Business As a subscriber to Horticulture I am writing you for some information. I am thinking of starting a small flor- ist business. I have always had quite a success with pleasure flowers and since my husband's death I feel that I might take up this work. I am sit- uated in the midst of four prosperous towns and the nearest greenhouse is sixty-five miles away. My yard is an old one with evergreens, such as Deo- dar cedar, Norway spruces, magnolias, box, and many other beautiful ever- green, and I thought perhaps this would be a great help in the making of designs, etc. I want to make de- signs a specialty. Now what I wish especially to know is in regard to the plants to place in stock for winter blooming, that is whether to plant seeds now for winter blooming or not. I want to raise a few roses if possible. My greenhouse is small, but if I utilize every possible space I might be able to carry enough to supply my trade. The measure- ments are as follows: Length 24 feet, width 12 feet. This is a double glass greenhouse bought of Sunlight Double Glass and Sash Co., Kentucky, and is setting on a brick foundation around and is dug out three feet into the ground making a height from ground floor to top nine feet in middle and six feet on sides Please give me any information pos- sible and if it is necessary 1 will pur- e Literature to study. It is not convenient just at this time for me to take a course at a school as I have three small children. I have sufficient capital to finance my undertaking. It isn't altogether the money I expect to get from this work but pleasure and the help it will be to my growing little youngsters as well. L. M. S. Your prospects are very good, as you seem to be in a very good loca- tion. I would not under any circum- stances rob your trees and shrubs of any branches, except perhaps here and there to thin out but only very little. I would keep the trees, and add to them where necessary to make a real little florist's place such as people would love to come to. and you will find people will go way out of their way to buy from you. I cannot advise you just how to arrange this. You do that yourself taking into account the lay of the land, the entrance and the buildings. Also I would advise you to go slow, feel your way and do not put up anything expensive and permanent until you are sure of your ground. As you do not know just what demands the business will make you will have to get facilities as business develops. Now regarding the greenhouse. I doubt very much that you could grow roses successfully, and it would be better if you arranged with some grower to keep you supplied with these and carnations. Then you ought to start all such seeds as will do well in your locality and also bulbs, As for plants for the greenhouse I would advise you to buy these in small quantities as you need them, getting ferns, etc., small and growing them on gradually while waiting to sell them. Ribbons, chiffons and supplies you can buy in larger quantities, as they will not spoil, but even these I would buy small to start until you know just what the people want. Things that sell well in one community will not sell at all elsewhere. You can write to firms advertising in Horticulture for catalogues of all sorts, and read these over carefully, and you will get a surprising amount of information from these. For books you can write to the office of Horticulture and se- lect what you think you need. The best schooling for you would be to try and get into a first-class store for a while, say a year or even less. It seems like time wasted but it would pay you in the long run. Of course it is not at all necessary, and as you have capital to run on. you can afford to go slow and take time. Do not cut up all your trees though, rather buy in all your greens ; they will cost you but little, and as I suggested above you can make a neat little place by adding to the trees you already have. I imag- ine you have no heat in the green- house. This will go against anything that you try to grow, as even in the warm climate you should have heat in damp, chilly weather. You can correct this in time, how- ever, after you see just what you need to carry on the business economically. When you do get ready to remodel be sure to get a good greenhouse concern to do it and not any local builder or plumber unless the latter work from plans furnished by greenhouse people. The greenhouse building is a trade all by itself and many who thought of saving money by letting local men tamper with their greenhouses have had bitter experience and after losing money have had to get regular green- house men to do the work in the end. When making up designs be sure to figure up the costs properly, and do not forget to charge enough for the ribbons and chiffons. Otherwise you will do a big business, work hard, and have nothing left. You should figure all flowers in at retail, as well as rib- bons, moss, letters, and time and then expense and last, but not least, the profit. If I can help you any more than this, just let me hear from you. Arthur C. Ruzicka. May H), 1919 HORTICULTURE 1 P.i SHRUBS THAT FLOWER EARLY. In its current bulletin the Arnold Arboretum says: Prinsepia sinensis is again covered with clusters of bright yellow flowers which spring from the axils of the half- grown leaves. This Prinsepia is a tall broad shrub with long spreading and arching branches, and stems armed with many spines. It is perfectly hardy and the handsomest shrub Man- churia has contributed to western gar- dens. There are only two specimens in the Arboretum and these came here from Petrograd in 1903 and 1906, and it has been found difficult to propagate them by cuttings. Fortunately last year one of the plants produced for the first time a few seeds and these have germinated, so there is reason to hope if the Arboretum plants become more fruitful that this species will be a com- mon ornament in northern gardens. It has much to recommend it as a hedge plant. The species from northern China, P. uniflora, is a spiny shrub with small white flowers, and although it has little beauty its value for form- ing impenetrable hedges may prove considerable. Prunus dasycarpa, which is some- times called the Black Apricot from -the dark color of its slightly downy fruit, is the first of May one of the handsome flowering trees in the Arbo- tum. It grows here both as a great round-headed shrub with several stems or as a tree with a single trunk, and every year is completely covered with its flowers composed of pure white petals and a bright red calyx. This tree, although it has been known in European gardens for at least a cen- tury, is apparently extremely rare in the United States. Its origin is doubt- ful; it has been considered a native of Siberia, but it is now generally acknowledged that it is a hybrid be- tween a plum and an apricot. Although this tree has been growing in the Ar- boretum for twenty years, there is no record that it has produced fruit here on more than two occasions. Two plants useful for covering the margins of drives and the borders of shrubberies, Rhus canadensis (aroma- tica) and the Yellow Root (Xanthorr- hiza apii folia) are covered with flow- ers. Those of the former are small, pale yellow, arranged in compact heads, and appear before or with the unfolding of the leaves composed of three leaflets; those of the Yellow Root are purple in long drooping, terminal racemes. The flowers of these two eastern American plants are attractive, but their great horticultural value is in their habit of growth. The height of the Rhus is from two to four feet, ^VTwV!!3/',(.!^*A^A^^^ 3 1 Unleached Sheep Manure FROM COVERED PENS The best top-dressing for Roses and Carnations. For potting bedding plants add a four inch pot full to a bushel of soil and mix thoroughly. Analysis: Amm. VA%, Phos. Acid 1%, Potash 2Vi%. 100 lbs $ 3.00 500 lbs 13.00 2,000 lbs 50.00 Strtljur (LBo&Mugton (£o. jnc. 128 Chambers Street Seedsmen NEW YORK CITY saKwm^w\w»fflgw»^^ with spreading branches, the lowest flat on the ground, and with an irregu- lar top. In the autumn the leaves turn bright scarlet. For road borders and to plant when it is desirable to make a connection between larger shrubs and the ground no other plant which has been tried here has proved so suc- cessful. The Yellow Root is a dwarf shrub which soon spreads over a wide border and forms with its erect stems and divided leaves an excellent ground cover. Unfortunately it has failed to grow well in those parts of the coun- try where the soil is strongly impreg- nated with lime. Shad Bushes, as Amelanchiers are often called because they are supposed to flower when shad begin to ascend the rivers from the sea, add much to the beauty in early May of the Arnold Arboretum where they have been planted in considerable numbers. Ame- lanchier is almost entirely confined to North America where many species are found from Saskatchewan to Louis- iana and from the Atlantic to the Pacific, one extra American species oc- curring in central Europe and another in central China. All Amelanchiers produce abundant pure white flowers in short drooping racemes, and blue- black sweet and edible berry-like fruits. The American species vary from shrubs hardly more than a foot or two high up to trees exceptionally sixty or seventy feet tall. The first species to flower, A. canadensis, is the larger of the two trees, and although it grows in western New York to a large size it is more common in the south where it is often the only species. The more common northern tree, A. laevis, is a native of the Ar- boretum and is readily distinguished in early spring by the purple color of its young leaves. A. oblongifolia, which is a large arborescent shrub, is also a native of the Arboretum. It is this species which is gray in early spring from the thick felt of pale hairs on the young leaves and flower-clusters, and which has been largely planted by the Arboretum drives and is in bloom this week. MICHELL'S PRIMULA SEED PRIMULA CH1NENSIS (Chinese Primrose) Vi tr. pkt. tr. pkt. Michell's Prize Mixture. An even blending of all colors. $0.60 $1.00 Alba Magnifies. White 60 1.00 Chiswick Red. Bright red.. .60 1.00 Duchess. White, with zone of rosy carmine, yellow eye. .60 1.00 Holborn Blue 60 1.00 Kennesina splendens. Crim- son 60 1.00 Rosy Morn. Pink 60 1.00 PR1NULA ORCONICA G1GANTEA A great improvement over the old type, flowers much larger tr. pkt. I.ilticina. Tale lilac $0.50 Kennesina. Deep crimson .50 Rosea. Pink 50 Alba. White 50 ASPARAGUS PUMOSCS NAM S Northern Greenhouse Grown Seed 1 i seeds.. $3.00 I 10,000 seeds. $25.00 5,000 seeds.. 13.T5 | 25.000 seeds. 56.28 HENRY F. MIGHELL CO. 518 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 150 LI O R T 1 C U L T U R E May 10. 1919 MARKETING PEONY BLOOMS Most people prefer blooms of solid colors and massed together Mr. Wm. A. Peterson, the Chicago nurseryman told the members of the Minnesota Horticultural Society. He continued as follows: This building of a master list, into which each tested variety must light its way by sheer demonstrated worth, is very absorbing. In comparing the painstaking records which we annually make, we sometimes find an outstand- ing variety, like Madame Forel, should be finally dropped, because other kinds have superseded it. In my per- sonal study in order not to be too ex- acting and give new varieties every chance, I have really seven colors to divide the sorts into, vis.: (1) paper white, (2) cream or yellow, (3) blush or delicate flesh, (4) light or medium pink, (5) deep pink and rose, (6) red, (7) crimson and deep red. In this way we have tried out some fourteen hun- dred varieties and at the present time are carrying less than eighty. Recommending varieties for other localities is not a very safe proposi- tion, and I shall only give a few notes on how certain sorts conduct them- selves at our nursery. We have dis- carded Meissonier because of its crooked stems; Madame Emile Galle because of having no low lateral leaves, which prevents cutting it with a long stem; whereas Octavie Demay, a dwarf-growing delicate pink, admits of cutting with a fairly good stem without injuring the plant and is a wonder. So far with us, the prize- winning Jubilee has a very weak stem. Golden Harvest is one of the mixed colored kinds that florists cannot send on a definite color order unless the customer knows it by name. Madame Crousse is tender in our climate and often skips a season in blooming. Because Richardson's Ru- bra Superba has proven very shy, we no longer carry it, while Richardson's (Irandiflora is all that its name implies and a very free bloomer besides. This last is one of those unusual sorts that comes into bloom over a long period, so one must have a good many plants to cut from to get a fair quantity of flowers at any given time. Adolphe Rosseau is a wonderful "black" but too loose and shows the yellow stamens too much. The great- ly talked of pink, Lady Alexandra Dcff. is on the same order. Single blooming varieties attract some but are not very suitable for shipping. La Tulipe is objectionable in bud, as the florists call it a "candy bud." where as the bud of Kelway's Venus leaves nothing to wish for. No matter how fine a sort may ul- timately develop on the plant, if in the early stages of opening it is likely to "water log." Like Charlemagne, it is not worth carrying. Probably more Delicatissima are used at June wed- dings than any other light pink sort. The most popular selling red is Felix Crousse, with its perfect bomb shape and large guard petal, which al- ways indicates a good storage variety. Many will be surprised that we have finally dropped Edulis Superba. It does so well in many places, but on our records, which we have kept an- nually since 18S8, it is not nearly as dependable as M. Jules Elie and gen- erally not more than a day earlier. In some quarters Madame Ducel is grown, but with us it is smaller and so similar in shade and time of bloom- ing to M. Jules Elie that we do not need it. Cutting the Blooms Long straight stems are essential, but the cutting must leave the plant to grow the balance of the summer with at least one or, better, two lateral leaves on each stalk left standing. Where every terminal has a bud it is a good plan when disbudding the side buds for the cut flower trade to also roll off a terminal bud on one or two of the weakest stalks, and thus give the plant more leaf area with which to breathe. The disbudding of all lat- eral buds, when the size of a pea. makes the terminal bloom develop larger. Just at what stage of unfolding to cut a bud depends on the variety and how soon it is expected to open. Sev- eral carloads of peony blooms come annually to Chicago before Decoration Day from points fully six hundred miles away. As soon as the stalks are cut and most of the lateral leaves stripped off in order to give more of the sap re- maining in the stem to the bud, they are gathered together in bundles of thirteen of the same variety and size of bud. In units of thirteen they can be sold either by the dozen or the hun- dred. The buds cut when the dew is on them carry better, but if they are to be wrapped in paraffin or other paper, the petals must be thoroughly dry. If possible it is a good plan after the bundles are tied up to stand the stems in water for an hour before shipping in boxes. For the benefit of those who want peony blooms much later than their normal season — and really one of the recent developments of this industry — it has been found that certain varie- ties of peonies when cut in bud will keep in cold storage for six to ten weeks, and upon their being taken out will unfold in all their usual glor> . THE WRONG KIND OF PUBLICITY. "Here's some stuff that should be stopped," says F. F. Rockwell, man- ager of the Nurserymen's National Service Bureau, New York. "The right kind of publicity is all right, but here's an instance of the wrong kind." In a Chicago paper recently this statement appeared: "Every variety of Barberry — the common, the purple or the bronzed leaved, and all the rest — are under fire, and it is hoped that Illinois will soon be comparatively free from the pest. The United States Department of Agriculture is co-operating with a similar department at the University of Illinois in this work." The above, of course, refers to the "common" barberry because of the part it plays in the spread of wheat rust. As every nurseryman knows, the De- partment of Agriculture has stated frequently that the Japanese Barberry is not a host of the wheat rust. From information from other sources, I know- that other newspapers have been guilty of the same careless- ness in remarks about the wheat rust and barberry. Every wide-awake nur- seryman should be on the look-out for this sort of thing and take the matter up immediately with the editor of his local paper anywhere such statements may appear so that the public may be set right. I know of a number of in- stances in which beautiful hedges of Japanese Barberry have been torn out as a result of this misdirected "patriot- ism" on the part of the papers. This information is being sent to 700 newspapers which the National Serv- ice Bureau is supplying regularly with educational articles on small fruits, shade trees, shrubs, etc. Another "warning" that has gained some publicity is that planting should not be done this year because of the seventeen year locust. More damage is done every year to newly planted stock through careless planting and ignor- ance than the seventeen year locusts could do in seven times seventy-seven years. The National Service Bureau, of course, does everything it can to com- bat this sort of thing, but individual nurserymen should co-operate by watching their local papers and im- mediately taking it up with the editor when they see such statements. May 10, 1919 HORTICULTURE i.M PHILADELPHIA. We had a pleasant call from Robert Craig on Wednesday, the first seen of him in three weeks. He has been a little under the weather and conditions at Norwood hold him pretty tight on the job. They are still six or seven men short and there is lots of work to do. This seems the general cry, but now that the boys are coming back from France in increasing numbers the situation ought to improve very shortly. A. B. Cartledge, of Pennock Bros., is a cheerful soul, but he does worry about the mistakes of the government. He does not approve of the way it has handled the telephone, telegraph and cable situation and now says that they have burnt their fingers and they're glad to drop it. As for lending money to farmers at the expense of the na- tion that's another foolishness. We left him and another able florist of national renown in hot debate over these subjects. All of which means that the retailers are not very much rushed this week, else they would not have time to bother about regulating the affairs of the universe. We had the good word from Wash- ington, D. C., that our old friend Will Gude is so far improved in health re- cently as to be on duty again. Al. .Tones of the Pennock Company was on a five day Southern trip and called at the Gude store on P street, Wash- ington. The head of the Gude house had been there that morning but had just stepped out to attend a meeting. This was on May 2nd, so it is grati- fying news to Will's many friends not only in Philadelphia but all over the country. If he is able to go to the store aild attend meetings he is pretty near all right again. Glory be. William N. Burchard, for a time a distinguished representative of Hmiri- culture in Philadelphia (having super- ceded G. C. W. by superior merit and a knowledge of Greek ) has just left the precincts of Philadelphia and for the next nine months may be ad- dressed— if you have any good dip- pings, letters, or papers to send him — at Lake Paupac, Greentown Pike Co., Pa. This is a fishing and hunting camp, up in the mountains of the old Keystone state, and the Meehins and other hustling nurserymen and fisher- men are to be congratulated in having at their service not only willing hands and faithful intelligence but an author- ity on the laws of Aristable — or any- thing else — if they want to banter it over the cigars after dinner. The old Gontram place of Volenes- burg consisting of five greenhouses has been purchased by Mr. Sterner. We are informed by reliable authority that Mr. Sterner has had Dreer train- ing and is backed by financial interests of standing — so that he ought to be heard from in the near future. We will be glad to further the new venture — and anything we can do to smooth the upward path to success — call on us. Send us your story and we will do our best to help you along. That is what Horticulture has been doing for all the young hopefuls since its inception by William J. Stewart fifteen years ago. The King Construction Co. are busy in this neighborhood through their representative, T. J. Nolan. He re- ports having just signed a contract with the Bickmore Co. at Wallingford for two new houses, 200 x 25 feet and has quite a lot of prospective work which is keeping him on the jump. The outlook, he says, is very good for a lot of new work. Mr. Nolan is tem- porarily at the Bingham House, but those who wish to write him should address him at his Scranton, Pa., office, 307 North Irving avenue. Frank M. Ross, considered one of our leading retail florists, reports ex- cellent results recently from his F., T. D. advertising in the trade papers, in- cluding Horticulture. He has just put in a new window feature at his 52nd street store in the shape of a map of the United States electrically illuminated with moving lights to the chief cities and appropriate signs. This draws big crowds evenings and seems to be a stroke of excellent business al- though it must have cost a pretty penny. BOSTON PERSONALS. So far as is known, all of the Great- er Boston florists and market sales- men who served with the colors are back with the exception of three, Matthew Siegel, Matthew Ruane and Robert Koppelman. Mr. Siegel is supposed to be on his way home, while Mr. Ruane is still in France. Mr. Kop- pelman is in Palestine and it is re- ported that he will remain there per- manently. BURLINGTON WILLOW WARE BASKETS Special assortments for Decoration Day work. This immense and unique line is known from one end of the country to the other. 'Phone, wire or mail your orders to T. J. NOLAN 307 North Irving Avenue, SCRANTON, PENNA. William Carr, a salesman in the Exchange, has been very ill, but is slowly recovering. Several faces that have been missed from the market the past year are be- ing seen again. Andrew G. Mitchell, formerly with Beasley at Milton, has purchased a greenhouse at North Sud- bury and is sending in sweet peas. Edward Gay, formerly of Stoneham, who was caught by the coal shortage, is back again. D. Orsine of Wakefield, who also was affected by war time conditions, has resumed. William Le- faber, formerly of Newcastle, N. H., has purchased a greenhouse plant at Bridgewater. ST. LOUIS NEWS. Market the past week showed every- thing plentiful except carnations, which stiffened in price, and accord- ing to the outlook prices will greatly advance for Mothers' Day. Jimmie Kahrens of Philadelphia and Morris Levine of New York were visitors. The publicity committee met and special ads. will be used in the local papers advertising Mothers' Day. The Growers' dance took place April 30th at W. R. Rowe's place and was a great success. L. S. Knetchell has bought the ihouse property of Clifford Smit' at Athol Highlands. 452 HORTICULTURE May 10, 1919 IN THE National Capitol It yaar urTlM t» d^llTOT Flawere or Deala-na •■ Ordar by Teee- CTD£ BROS CO GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Telegraph Delivery WILSON BROOKLYN ...... Gr!en.eAve. NEW YORK Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Aaae. Phones, Prospect 6800-6801-8802 DELIVERIES IN NEW YORK, BROOK- LYN and LONG ISLAND A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave. at 48th Street I GUARANTEE SATISFACTION Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER. MASS. DeUvsrlas ot Flawan aatd Ftaaass ta FALL Mitt aatd aSSaalansssal G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Meaier Flerists' Telegraph Delivery Asa. DANKER Albany, New York The beat of F. T. D. Service always Park SL, Bosloa May 10, 1919 HOKTICULTURE 453 CHICAGO Send Your Order* to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Deliver? Service WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop ■ AKBT I. KAND1LL, rrssirtat as r. lak« FWrtsta' Talsaiapa Detrrevr S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo. N. T. AMDKBSON service auui fresh, sturdy Meek ami prasapt deliveries la BUFFALO, LOfKPOET. NIAGARA FALLS Bad WUTHN NEW YOKE. Member Florists' T.levraph Delivery THOS. F. GALVIN INO. HaClif VADIf S«l Fifth Ave. Huff I UnlV Vanderbllt Hotel lUO I UH 799 Boylaton Street Irkvrrits ti tttsmrs at ill Ettton Piatt KNOBLE BROTHERS Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery We are well equipped to handle your orders. 1836 W. 25th Street CLEVELAND, O. THE SMITH & FETTERS CO. 7SS Euclid Avanua CLEVELAND, OHIO FWwert of Every Kiad is Seura CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON SS2S Euclid Ave. Will take rood care af your orders Mimitri tj F. T. D. Alfcimtiit. Retail Deliveries saalial Hndion Hirer petals, Telegraphic Order. WOOD BROS. FISHKILL, N. T. HIGH GRADE PLANTS Fir Ritail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR UST THOMAS ROLAND, Nakmat, M.u FLOWERS The Best at The Lowest "I SERVE" The Largest Popular Priced House In Philadelphia F. M. ROSS Send orders to 136 So. 52nd Street, Philadelphia. Other Stores 13 So. 60th St., 212 E. Glrard Avenue PHILADELPHIA Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Orders from all except members of the 1 . T. D. must be accompanied by remittance. JOHN J. O'BRIEN Florist and Decorator 67 Beacon Street, BOSTON, MASS. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery A UNIQUE HORTICULTURAL CLUB. Takoma Park, D. C, has a horticul- tural club of 140 members, half of whom are specialists and scientists of the United States Department of Agri- culture. This club was designed to promote gardening, culture of flowers, and beautifying of home grounds, and to aid in civic improvements, as well as to hold contests and exhibitions of flowers and vegetables. The club pur- chases seeds, bulbs, plants, fertilizer, and gardening implements co-opera- tively for its members. Educational meetings are held at regular intervals. This year 23 prizes, including 2 lov- ing cups and 11 gold and silver med- als, as well as a saving-bank account, will be awarded to club members for the best vegetable gardens. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Mtmiir FUrUU Ttltgrafk DtltV4ry AucciatUr, ITOTICB INITIALS. Wt havt CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. A X y t IF You Want Anything from Boston Get From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Order* With Lit HENRY IVI. ROBINSON A OC 2 Winthrea Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. It WHOLESALE FLOWBR MARKETS — TRADE PWCES -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Rom* Am Beauty, Special • " " fancy ai i ancy and Extra • . • No. i and culls Russell, Hadlev KiUamey, Ward Radience, Taft, Key Opbelia, Sunburst Carnation. Cattleras Lilie*, Long-ifloruin Lilie., Speciosum Callas Iris Lib of the Valley Snapdragon Patuies Daffodil. Calendula Stock. BOSTON May 7 I ST. LOUIS May 5 PH1LA, May 5 Wallflowers Mignonette Sweet Peas Violets Marguerites Gardenias Adiantam Gladioli Asparagus Plumosus, A. Spreo. (100 Bchs. ) . 33.0c 13. OO S.OO it. 00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 12.00 to 100.00 to 20.00 to 6.00 so. 00 8.00 S.OO 8.oo x.oo 6.00 2.00 to 50.00 to 15c 25.C 20.C 25.C 10. o to to to to 2.00 to 1 .00 to •75 to 3. Co to •5.00 1. 00 16.00 35 -oo 5-< to 35.( to 13. c to 30.1 30.00 25.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 3-o*> 6.00 4.00 50.00 •0.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 2.00 60.00 40.00 13 00 35.00 I2.SO 8.00 I2.00 5-00 75-ao 25.00 20.00 20.00 8. co 4.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 .30 • 35 1.50 6.00 3.00 8.00 4.00 1.25 1. 00 2.00 12.00 3S oc to 1.50 to 40.00 to IOC .00 50.00 30.0* 6.00 6.00 4.00 75.00 40.00 20.00 30.00 4.00 to 12.00 S.oo to 12. OO 1S>— to IOO.OC 13.02 to to 25.00 I 2. OO to to 20.0© 8.00 to 10.00 I.OO to 15.00 5.OO to to 6.00 3.OO to 4.00 6.00 to to 8.00 4.OO to 5 00 1.00 to to 3.00 .50 to 1.00 30. CO to 40.00 Z.02 to to 1.50 60.00 to 7500 J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers ROSES, CARNATIONS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK Shipping orders have most careful attention always William F. Hasting Co. Wholasale 5438-570 WASHINGTON rls-bs* BUFFALO, N. Y. Way HORTICULTURE ISo mum WEED KILLER THE VERT NEWEST AND QUICKEST METHOD OF DESTROYING WEEDS, GRASS AND OTHER GROWTH IN GARDEN WALK8, GUTTERS, TENNIS COURTS, DRIVEWAYS, ETC. This fluid destroys weeds and other growth wherever applied, and Its effect on the ground prevents the growth of fresh ones for a year and thus saves a great deal of time and labor, as no cutting, hoeing or hauling away of the weeds Is required. i ' ll' TH We manufacture the strongest line of DISINFECTANTS on the market. PINO-LYPTOL CHEMICAL CO., 507-509 w. 19th St., New York CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. fffiffi* Sit* your plants and tree* thine 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 Bouses, Fleas on Dogs and all Domestic Pets. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Dilute with water 30 to 80 parts. Vi Pint, Sllc. ; Pint, SOo.; Quart. 90c; V4 Gallon, $1.60; Gallon, 12.50: B Gal- lon Can, (10.90; 10 Gallon Can, $20.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY list S. 421 W. Li*t1ii It, Mtam. H. Flower Market Reports The Boston market has BOSTON seen unheard of prices the past week, especial- ly as regards carnations, a sharp -advance heing induced by the Mothers' Day trade. In some instances the asking price has teen from $12 to ?15, but there have been but few sales, and at this writing it does not seem as though these prices can be obtained. Until the end of the week the rest of the market was not greatly changed from last week. Some of the carna- tion stock has been very good, but on the other hand there have been com- plaints about the stock being held too long before being shipped. Since Easter the sup- ST. LOUIS ply in all lines, with the exception of sweet peas, has been heavy. Tulips have been arriving in large quantities. Roses and carnations are also lower in price. Greens are well in demand. There is a moderate NEW YORK supply of roses and carnations, yet it is ■difficult to move them at quoted prices. The supply of longiflorum, lilies and callas is sufficient for all requirements. Lily of the valley is scarce. Cattleyas WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ruam PMCES-Torii&LEiis only Roses Am. Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra- " M No. i and culls. • . Russell, Hadley. Killarney, Ward- , Radiance, Taft, Key Ophelia. Sunburst Carnation* Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Callas.- Iris- CINCINNATI May 3 CHICAGO May 5 BUFFALO May 5 PITTSBURG May s 50.00 30.00 12.00 10.00 10.00 10 '- 10.00 6.00 75.00 so.oo 73.00 40.00 23.00 35-oc 30.00 33.00 33.00 10.00 15.00 15-00 4.00 8.00 1. 00 a. 00 2.00 6,co 20.00 ao.co 8.00 20.00 (.50 4.00 3.00 8.00 Lily ot the Valley Snapdragon Panties Daffodils Calendula Stocks 1 6.co to Wallflowers • •• to Mignonette to 8.00 Sweet Peas | «-5° to 3>°° Violets - » *-oo Marguerites a.oo to J.OO Gardenias to Adiantum ! to 1. 00 Gladioli ! •• to Asparagus Plo. ASpren. (looBhs.J 23.00 to 50.00 40.00 to 30.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 5.00 t« 6.00 to 3.00 to 35.00 to JO. 00 to to IS 00 to 2. CO tO 5.00 to 10.00 to 1. 00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 1. 00 to 8.00 to 1. 00 to 1 .00 to 1. 00 to 25.00 to 1. 00 to 10.00 to 25..00 to 60.00 40.00 23.00 25.00 1 2.00 S5.00 1500 6.00 60.00 30.00 20.00 4.00 6. o 15.00 2.00 6.00 6.00 IS, 00 3 OO [2, OO 3 .co 2.00 2. OO 3O.OO I.30 i a.oo 35-00 40.00 30.00 5.00 10.00 3.00 4. CO 6.00 4.00 783.00 20.00 6.00 15.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 ■ 50 5.00 a.oo 3.90 3.00 .so • 73 1.00 20.00 1. 00 60,00 40.00 15 -co 15.00 13. OO 12.00 IS. 00 8.00 85.00 25.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 15.00 1.00 6.00 3.00 5.00 6.00 •75 1.00 1.50 30.00 a.oo 35.00 to 50.00 60.00 to 30.00 to 6.00 to 1 a -oc to 8.00 to 6.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to ICO. 00 to 20.00 tc to 20,00 to 10.00 to io.oo to 15.00 to 4.00 2.00 3.30 te 73.00 5s .00 15.00 s 5 .00 13.00 1300 20.00 10.00 125.00 25.00 95.00 25.00 IS.OO 12. OO 23.OO 6.00 4.OO 5.OO to 3.00 to 4.00 1.00 to a Co •75 to 1. 00 a.oo to to 4.00 1.50 to to 2.o« 60,00 to 75.00 New England Florist Supply Co. 276 Devonshire Street Telephones: Fort Hill 3469 and 3135. BOSTON, MASS. Open 6 a. m. to 7 p. m. tVlEHVl IIAI With each 1,000 pold letters at prices quoted below, we will give FREE-1 36-COMPARTMENT BOX- ™ Sizes No. 1, $5.00 per 1000 ANITA SPECIALTY CO. Size No. 4, $4.50 per 1000 Paper Specialties 17 SUMMER STREET P. O. Box 2376 BOSTON, .MASS. and gardenias are in light supply. Daises, calendulas and snapdragon are all too plentiful. Shipments of Southern lilac are larger with demand good. son enrolling, however, will pay $2.50 for equipment, which becomes his per- sonal property. Further information may be had from the Department of Farm Crops, College of Agriculture, Columbus. SCHOOL SEED TESTING. In order to assist the seed trade in adusting itself to the provisions of the new Ohio seed law, a two-day's course in seed testing has been arranged by the Ohio College of Agriculture at Columbus on June 11 and 12. The course is not intended to develop ex- pert seed analysis but to provide suffi- cient training to enable the average seed dealer to analyze, test, and label the common seeds which he handles. No tuition fee is charged. Each per- VISITORS' REGISTER. Boston — Winfred Rolker, New York City; Walter Cott, rep. Sander & Sons, England. Philadelphia— Earl Mann, Rich- mond. Ind.; Harry T. Payne, Wash- ington, D. C; Wallace Pierson, Crom- well, Conn.; Frank Pierson, Tarry- town. X. Y.; Charles H. Totty, Madi- son, N, J.; B. G. Grillbortzer, Wash- ington. D. C; John Dunlap, Toronto, Ont. 456 HORTICULTURE May 10, 1919 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers M«w Address, 141 West 2Sth Ht., NBW TORI Til^btMi tts*. tm, HulUm Square. — WIU. P. FORD 1 Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone S335, Firrarut- Call and Inspect the Beet Establlsment In the Wholesale Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS S3 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY CtmifnmtnU Solicited raaaa Tama-mt UN WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer In CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 38th Street, New York 1 eiepnon* =*6»* 1*M Madison Square RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW Y8M. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST io» wkst aeth s-r CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED THE KERVAN CO Frosh Oat DeeeratlTs Krera-reaaa. Highest Standard of Quality. Laxxast Stock In America. Write far Illustrated Catalog; of Greens and Florists' Supplies 118 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER* Brooklyn's Foremost and Bast WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE 4 First CUss Market far all CUT FLOWERS 3S Willonihbj St»r BrooklTi. M. I I. C. FORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK fik iw. Finer mam A Fall Line ef AXX CUT rXOWKBS. Telaphaaa SSI* Farrasrai, K. IM "A LB4DEK IN MB WUDLBSUB COWVIISS1CH TRADE FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS" ROSES! I NA^AIM-r ROSES! Have a demand for more than I can supply. Rose Growers Call or Write. 118 West 28th St. NENA/ RK TELIPHOMU Fanamt 161 aad taat J. J. CO AN, Inc. Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th Street, NEW YORK FarragufMiTand 5891 Everything in Cut Flowers HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK 11 — MM Madleea Saaare MAumici u auss. Itraat Ceasl NBW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty , Special *• Fancy and Ertra. •• " No. i and culls. . Rum.I1. Hsdier tCUlaroey, Ward Radiance, Taft, Key Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations Cattleyas - list Part el Witt •Mint May 3 1919 f5.O0 to 40.00 I.OO to 20.00 2.00 to 6.00 3.OO 10 35.00 2.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 30.00 s.oo to 10.00 a. 00 to 6.00 30.00 to 75.00 First Part it Wilt tofjuuii Ma; 5 1119 35.00 8.00 2.00 3- CO 2.00 3, CO a. 00 9). OO 33-00 3S-« 70.00 6.00 30,0a 8.00 30.00 10.00 5.0* 75.00 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We bare a numerous clientage of New York City buyers aad ana daaaaasa sa- seeds ear sns>i>ty. Tkis Is ispistslry traa af Bsssa. We hare erery faculty aad abaadant means and beat returns are ass si ad fsr stack eonsla-ned to na. Address Yes UNITED CUT FLOWER CO. Inc. 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK D. J. Pappas, Pres. REED (BL KELLER 122 West 26th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our util Disins, Baskets, Win Wirk &Noveltiis and are dealers tn Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists' Requisites Boston Floral Supply Co. M7-U7 Cambridge St., Boston SHOW BOOMS, 15 Otis Street and 96 Arch Street Headquarters for CYCAS, BASKETS. WISE DESIGNS and WAX FLOWKES A Card This Size Costs only 90c. per Week on Yearly Order It would keep your name and your specialty before the whole trade. A half-inch card costs only 45c per week on yearly order. ROBERT DY8ART CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Slmpie methods ef correct especially adapted fsr florists' aaa> BOOKS BALANCED AND AWCSTa* 40 STATE STREET . . BOSTON Telepheae Mala H When writing Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture May 10, l'.ll!t HORTICULTURE ■l.V. WATSON ON ROSES OLD AND NEW. William Munro of Garrettfonl, one nt our most expert rose growers, in talking about the passing of the old timers of the cut flower rose world all except American Beauty — made a re- mark worthy of note. Yes, said he, you talk about Beauty being the only one that has stood the razzle dazzle these thirty years. It has all right. But there's another one that's going to stand just as long. And what's it? sez I. Guess, sez he. Well, sez I, I'm not a rose man but I'd say Mrs. Charles Russell. Wrong, sez he, it's Hadley. H'm sez I, and why. Well, sez he, its got the guts to it like Beauty and its just as hard to do well. Russell, on the other hand, is too easy and it will be overdone in a few years. So Mr. Grower put that in your pipe and smoke it. Bill ought to have been along with the Burton party through Montgomery & Bucks Co. last fall. It would have stirred some of them up a little. But on the other hand he might have been dumb as a clam — unless stirred up with a wee drap. It's a hard job to get a valuable se- cret out of a man — especially a busi- ness pointer. They don't give it away at Sunday School. After July the first the boys will have to find out all their secrets for themselves, which for most of them will be never. William J. Bryan has a lot to answer for. And speaking of past history our veteran florist, John Westcott, tells us that in 1875 there were only two roses on the list in these days, Safrano and Marechal Neil. Later on Bon Silene used to come from Boston and with them came Bill Stewart, Nick Mc- Carthy, Patrick Welch and Bill Elliott. That was about the start of the com- mission business in Phila. Among the first of the natives in that time was probably Bill Meehan — although Charlie Pennock and Bill Baker close- ly followed him. Of these three, the Honorable William J. Baker is the only one left. William E. Meehan has been a fish commissioner for many years, and Charles E. Pennock, as already stated, died in 1891. So we have to take our hats off to William J. Baker as well as to Samuel S. Pennock in this connection Geo. Watson. A Card This Size Coats only 90c. per Week on Yearly Order It would keep your name and your specialty before the whole trade. A half-inch card costs only 45c. per week on yearly order. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Lilies. Lontfiflorum Lilies, Specioaum CsJUs Iris Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Pansiei Daffodils Calendula Stocks Wallflowers Mignonette ■••• Sweet Peas Violets- Marguerites Gardenias Adiantum Gladioli Asparagus Plumosus, & Spren (ioo bunches) Last Part of Week lading May 3 1919 5.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 1. 00 5.00 1. 00 3.00 a. 00 1. 00 2.50 1. 00 IO. CO 1. 00 6.00 20.00 12.00 IS. 00 8.00 10.00 8.00 i,5« 6.00 3.00 10.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 50.00 10. CO 35.00 First Part of W101 beginning May 5 1919 5.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 3.co 1. 00 5.00 1. 00 3.00 2.00 1. 00 S.OC 1. 00 10.00 1. 00 4.00 15.00 tc to 1 a. 00 is. 00 8.00 10.00 8.00 a. 00 6.00 3.0c 6.00 5.00 3.00 3-50 2.00 50.00 1.23 8.00 S5.00 CYPRESS GREENHOUSE STOCK PECKY CYPRESS STOCK HOT BD SASH Aek for Circular D and Prices THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER COMPANY NEPONSET, BOSTON DREER'S "Riverton Special" Plant Tubs No. Diam. Ba. Doz. 100 1(1 20 Id. $3.25 $37.50 $287.50 20 18 in. 2.75 30.00 237.50 30 16 in. 2.25 26.00 195.00 411 14 in. 1.90 22.00 168.75 50 12 in. 1.50 15.00 110.00 BO 10 in. .95 10.50 77.59 70 8 in. .75 8.25 62.50 Tne Riverton 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, '"*«■ Plairts- m* ni *wtas' 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. The Recognized Standard Insecttetde. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrlpa and soft scale. Quart, *1.00; Gallon, 12.50. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart. Il.OO; Gallon, fS.BO. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in tbe soil. Quart, *1 OO; Gallon, $S.0* SOLD BT DEALERS. A-phine Manufacturing MADISON. N. J. Co. CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Pulteilsod wflawMwl Cattle Manure Pulverised Sheep Manure The Klorias' standard of uniform Jhtgb quality, for over, ten your os aired I THE PUL> I new and fra ■» MANURE CO. ; Yard, Odessa 158 HORTICULTURE May 10. 1919 CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS WHY? A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. MAKING A LAWN. In lawn making, as in all branches of gardening, the preparation of the soil is a primary consideration. The lawn presumably is intended to be a permanent feature, and when one is convinced that a little extra care at the outset will save a great deal of trouble and disappointment later on, the desirability of thorough prepara- tion is at once apparent. There should be at least six or eight inches of good top soil. If it is deep- er than this, so much the better. The result will be evident during dry spells in the shape of fresh green grass when lawns which have an insufficient depth of top soil will be brown and dreary looking. It is important that the soil be of uniform depth and fer- tility. If it is not, the lawn will pre- sent a patchy appearance, especially in periods of drought, owing to mois- ture and nutriment being unequally distributed. When grading is necessary, strip the top soil from the part to be cut or filled before the grade is corrected. When correcting the grade, make al- lowance for the top soil that is to be replaced and also for the subsidence of the disturbed subsoil. Kentucky blue, the best lawn grass, succeeds best on limestone soils. If there is a deficiency of lime, with a resultant sourness in the soil, an ap- plication of 15 pounds of ground lime- stone, or half this quantity of air- slaked lime, to 300 square feet, will be an advantage. The desirability or otherwise of liming may be deter- mined by pressing blue litmus paper on a handful of the moist soil; if the litmus turns red it indicates an acid condition and the need of lime. The fertilizer should be spread over the surface before the operation of spading or plowing is commenced. The best fertilizer is well decayed barnyard or stable manure applied about three inches thick all over the plot. This will provide the necessary humus in addition to the fertilizing elements it contains. If barnyard manure is unavailable, one of the nu- merous brands of prepared humus may be used in smaller quantities. When the ground is already covered CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BULBS C KBUR & SONS, HILLBGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all description!. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St CAJSTNA8 For the best Up-to-Date Cannas, get new price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plllsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 36c: 3000 for $1-00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY. Galesburg. I1L CHRYSANTHEMUMS Strong rooted cuttings of Oconto, Har- vard, Glow, Razer, Polly Rose, Yondota, Helen Lee, Chieftain, Chrysolora, and all standard sorts. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Ready now. Order today. I. M. RAYNER, Greenport, N. T. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia MrB. Frederick Grlnnell. $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. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. GOLD FISH Gold flsn, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, flah goods, nets, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT, Breeder, 4815 D St., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price lilt. IBIS Iris B. S. W., a very pale, delicate rose purple flower crowning the often four foot stalk giving a distinguished air of unusual refinement. Excellent shape and growth. 30 plants, $25.00. Plan to select a Seedling to introduce. THE GLEN ROAD IRIS GARDENS, Wellesley Farms, Mass. OBCHIDS HASSALL A CO., Orchid Growers and Kaisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PANSIES 200,000 large, stocky, September trans- planted, Held grown, blooming Pansy plants, superb strain. All salable stock. Satisfaction guaranteed. $1.50 per 100, $14.00 per 1000. Ready now. Cash with order. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list C. BBT8CHBR, Canal Dover, O. SWEET PBA8 Just Arrived, crop 1»18 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. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAGER Si HURRELL, Summit N. J. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for Immediate effect; also Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Monnt Hlasarllk Nor sery. New Rochelle, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIRP WORKS, 264 Randolph St.. Detroit. Ml<* (^LA85 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 Bupply any quantity from a box to a car load on a one day notice, and at Rock Bottom Prices. PARS H ELS KY BROS. Inc. Johnson, Stewart and Varlck Ave*., Brooklyn, N. T. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE CA Far BiimImmi Bluing USE IT NOW F. 0. PtffiGE CO- 12 W. NMMflUT NEW TOM Mastlca Is elastic and tenacious, admit* 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. Jreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same iide. Can't twist and break the 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. UiiHV, Wc. postpaid. , Samgles feee. HENRY A. DREEEj 714 Chestnut Btreet^S PhiUdelphU. May 10, 1919 HORTICULTURE I. VI What The Users Say THE WORLD'S GREATEST MUSHROOM PLANT We spent 5100,000 in building an largest modern mushroom plant In the world V7e purchased in every instance the I. .'St ..(* everything we could get. and the fact thai we Installed a Kroeschell Boiler to fur- nish nor heat is sufficient evidence of our op| nlon of same. Since installing this boiler and operating it we have never had any reason to change our opinion. A Quick Steamer Water Tube Steam Boiler (Signed 1 FALMOUTH MUSHROOM CELLARS, INC., FALMOUTH, MASS. Kroesctiell Bros Co., 466 W. Erie St. CHICAGO Men Who Know Boilers A WELL KNOWN CARNATION PRIZE WINNER The carnation range of Mr. Nie Zweifel, of Ninth Milwaukee, consists of nearly 70,000 sq. ft. of glass and the water plant is heated by a No. II and No. 15 Kroesctiell Boiler and Kroeschell Generator. The product of the planl is known throughout the West for Its tin.- quality. Mr. Z. has used different kinds of boilers. As for the Kroeschell. he says "I think the Kroeschell Boilers are the best boil- ers a florist can buy." (Signed) NIC ZWEIFEL, NORTH MILWAUKEE, WIS THE THINGS THAT COUNT Our Guarantee Neat in appearance Strong in design Easy, very easy to operate. Prices reasonable. Entire satisfaction. That's what you will find in Advance Ventilating Apparatus and Greenhouse Fittings. Write today for Catalogue. ADVANCE CO., Richmond. Ind. Difficult and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading In- ducements made to secure business. Orer SO years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIQQERS & SlfiQERS PATONT LAWYERS Box ». National Union Bulldlnt Washington, D. O. with a growth of sod, the necessity of applying humus is not so urgent, as the decay of the grass roots and tops will supply any lack. In such cases the addition of commercial fertilizer in the proportion of 5 per cent nitro- gen, 8 per cent phosphorus, and 10 per cent potash, at the rate of 12 to 18 pounds to 400 square feet, will suffice. The fertilizer having been evenly distributed over the plot, the next process is spading up the top soil or plowing in the case of large areas. Never attempt any work on the soil when it is so wet as to be sticky. When spading, the soil should be dug up to a depth of a foot, if the good earth extends that far, at the same time thoroughly mixing in the fertil- izer. All clods should be broken up and large stones thrown out. If the ground is covered with grass, the sods should be buried grass side downward. The surface should now be raked with an iron-toothed rake until a finely pul- verized seed bed is formed. Usually the tramping the plot receives in the process of fining the surface is suffi- cient to pack the ground to the re- quired degrep of firmness, as shown by footmarks being barely discernible when the plot is walked upon. If the ground is not compacted sufficiently, it will be necessary to consolidate it by more tramping or by rolling with a light roller. The surface must be loosened to a depth of half an inch or so with a rake, before the seed is sown. When the plot is of such a size that plowing is possible, the work of pul- verizing the soil after plowing, pre- paratory to seed sowing, can with advantage be done by using a harrow. It will be necessary, however, to use a rake for the finishing touches as In the case of ground prepared by spad- ing. A calm day should be chosen for sowing the seed or there will be great difficulty in distributing it evenly. Do the work systematically. Divide the seed into two equal portions. Take one of these, and, starting at one end of the plot, walk back and forth scat- tering the seed as evenly as possible. Keep the hand low and do not attempt to cover too wide an area at a time. The other half of the seed should be distributed by walking over the plot at right angles to the route traveled in sowing the first portion. This in- sures an even distribution of the seed. If a large plot is to be sown, it is a good plan to mark off the area into several equal sized plots. Divide the seed to correspond, and sow each plot separately. This is very helpful in ap- portioning the seed evenly all over the area. When the seed has been sown, the surface should be lightly raked to cover the seed, and then rolled. If a roller is not available, a tamper is a fair substitute for firming the soil about the seeds. A suitable tamper can readily be improvised by sawing about eighteen inches from a plank two or three inches thick and a foot wide. A hole should be bored in the center of this and a handle of suitable length inserted. A stout broom han- dle or an old shovel or spade handle can be used for this purpose. It is not economical to sow grass seed sparingly. When the grass seeds are sown thinly a splendid opportunity is offered to the weed seeds, of which they do not fail to take advantage. This necessitates much back-breaking work to get the lawn clear of weeds and may require even the breaking up of the lawn and a fresh start. On the other hand, a generous sowing of seed ensures a good stand of grass which will choke out many of the ob- noxious weeds. The quantity to use is one quart of seed to 300 square feet A lawn may be seeded down either in the spring or fall. If made in the spring, the work should be done as soon as possible after the soil is in a friable condition. From the latter part of March until the middle of May conditions are usually suitable. When the lawn is made in the fall, weather conditions largely determine the time of seeding. The seed may be sown at any time from the latter part of August until the beginning of October. As soon as the grass is between two and three inches high it should be mown. The lawn mower should be sharp and the blades set as high as possible. If the ground is soft or sandy it is a good plan to roll the grass lightly a day or two before mow- ing. This will compact the soil around the grass roots and prevent the grass from being pulled up when the mower is used. — Montague, Free in Brooklyn Botanic Garden Leaflet. HORTICULTURE May 10, 1919 A Wonderful Memorial Day MEMORIAL DAY takes on a new significance this year. It will be a day such as the country has not known for years. ARE YOU PREPARED? One important form of preparation is an ad- vertisement in HORTICULTURE, which will go to just the people you want to reach. Don't overlook this feature of the selling end. Have your copy in by May 20, please. Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. O. KAINS Lecturer on Horticulture. Columbia University Few practices In the handling of planta, especially fruit bearing planta, attract 80 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 haB 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. ThiB 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 diBcussion 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. Nat, **.«>. B% x 8 Inches. HOBTICU1.TURB PUBLISHING CO. 147 Smssmer »t., B»»t«». M»m. 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/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 HORTICUL- TURE at publisher's price, $1.60. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer St., Boston, Mass. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXIX MAY 17, 1919 No. 20 THE NEW POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRISTMAS GOLD NOVEMBER PEARL BECKY McLANE THE NEW SINGLES MRS. E. M. HORNE MOLLY WHITMORE PEGGY BULKELEY THE NEW ANEMONES VOLUNTEER PINK LADY AND THE NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM GOLDEN MISTLETOE Are our offerings of the year igi p A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. Russell still continuing in Quantity with ns unci of the Bame splendid quality, in all lengths. 100 Special $25.00 Fancy 20.00 /fe Extra 15.00 Wj First 10.00 / Second 6.00 Some exceptionally choiee Bk7 '""S stemmed Itussells at $30.00. Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens. Ribbons and Supplies. BUSINESS HOCKS 7 A. M. to 5 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ""TK&. „r Philadelphia New york 117 W. 28th St. PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow St. BALTIMORE Franklin & St. Paul Sis. WASHINGTON, 1216 H St., N. W. OWING TO WAR CONDITIONS last year and consequent uncer- tainties, we carried over a surplus of our Two New Roses ROSALIND and SILVIA The stock has been carried over in cold houses during the win- ter, and is now in practically dormant condition. The plants are very strong and healthy, and can be planted at once, if the houses are ready, or can be shifted into 4-inch pots for later planting. They will make splendid stock, especially for early planting, as they are very strong and healthy, and are ready to make a strong growth. We offer the stock as long as unsold at the prices named below. ROSALIND psi Smith. The Flor- ist 476 Smith & Fetters Co 477 Page Smyth, Win. J...4J7 Stumpp, G. i^.M.476 Stumpp & wal- ter ^',- Thorburn, J. M. & Co ;;" '7 Totty, Chas. H..464 ■ rnited Cut Flow- er Co ,s" Vincent. R., •T,'....1 & Sens Co 461 Wants. For Sale, etc ,-- Warburton f<« Weber, F. C «7 Wilson "2 w l Bros. ■■-■■4" Woodmonl N"r"„., scries ■■"•' W IrulT, S. D. & Sons "'- Soung, A. I |s" roung, John 180 '/..Hi & Maun . . . .17S Ziiin the Florist. 477 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS by advertising your goods in the Horticulture Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 464 HORTICULTURE May 17, 1919 Headquarters for PAGHYSANDRA TERMINALIS Field-grown and well-rooted cuttings Write for prices Old Town Nurseries SOUTH NATICK, MASS. M. P. UAENDLEB, Prop. F- E R N 3 Per 100 Per 1000 BOSTONS 2% Inch WOO (60.00 ROOSEVELTS ... " 6.00 60.00 WHITMANI •• 6.60 66.00 WHITMAN* COM- PACTA " 6 JO 66.00 VERONA - 6.60 66.00 TEDDY, JR. " 6.60 66.00 Stock all sold until April lit. Order either direct or through S. S. Skidelsky * Co., Solo Agent* Philadelphia, Pa. HENRY H. BABBOW8, WHITMAN, MASS. CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS MADISON, IM. J. NEW BEGONIA MRS. M. A. PATTEN (DARK PINK SPORT OF BEGONIA Glolre do Chatelaine.) This sport of the well known Chatelaine la a beauti- ful shade of dark pink, bordering on a brilliant scarlet, which la even more In- tense when planted out In the summer. As easy to grow as Chatelaine, Identical In every respect except color. Strong, vigorous grower. 2 In. pots, $15.00 per 100. Delivery May 1919. L. J. REUTER CO. Plant Brokers 829 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltbam, Mass. DAHLIAS Send your want list of Dahlias to THE DAHLIA KING, who is listing 400 of the best varieties for cut flowers for retail catalog trade. Tile largest Dahlia grower in the world. J. K. ALEXANDER East Bridgewater Massachusetts ORCHIDS We 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.*. BAY TREES MAY DELIVERY Standards Pyramids Bush Shape Short Stems McHUTCHISON © #*/\ The Import ,.Iin,„.k plantation, Jupiter, O. Jagsch, who devoted much time in j^^YVungV'watervitetC'N.T.:: an effort to see that as much territory Johnson's Cn-enhouscs, Memphis, as possible was covered, and all in the Char"^ ti.j',1,'. .\. Baysid.-,"iV.'i] '.'. '. '.'. '. "2 trade in Columbus called upon. Sev- J Henry Bartram, Lansdowne, Pa. .. (Addl. Sulm.) -.' eral substantial subscriptions to the jno. p. Sabransky, Kenton, O •• Fund were recorded, and requisitions ^.(H for the various aids provided by the Previously reported 35,348 Promotion Bureau booked. Quite a Tcltnl $36,010 Joint Publicity Committees Pursuant to a call by President Am- mann, a joint meeting of the Publicity Finance Committee and the Publicity Committee was held at the Hotel Sin- ton, Cincinnati, O., on Thursday, May 1st, at which the following were pres- ent: President, J. F.Ammann, ex-omcio, member of both Committees, Publicity Committee; Henry Penn, Boston, chairman; Thos. H. Joy, Nashville, Tenn; and Guy W. French, Morton Grove, 111. Publicity Finance Commit- tee: George Asmus, Chicago, chair- man; Herman P. Knoble, Cleveland, O. and Secretary John Young, New York. There was also present, Director Charles E. Critchell, Cincinnati, Di- rector Joseph H. Hill, Richmond, Ind., J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, and Major P. F. O'Keefe, Boston, Mass. The meeting then proceeded to dis- cuss a suggestion emanating from Ma- jor O'Keefe, that in order to intensify the work of collection of funds, four representatives of the Society be em- powered to start out in different sec- tions of the country to work on lines such as followed by the Secretary on his recent trips. This plan appealed to the meeting for the reason that if successfully carried out the 1919 Fund would be completed, and any other plan formulated could, if found ac- ceptable, be put in operation for an- other campaign. Mr. Asmus was par- ticularly earnest in his support of this plan, which, he said, he had antici- pated to an extent sufficient to war- rant him, as chairman of the Publicity Finance Committee, to enlist the serv- ices of two capable representatives for this very purpose. Later in the afernoon, the two com- mittees having ended their delibera- tions, the meeting proceeded as a whole. The meeting adopted the plan covering the sending out of represen- tatives and made provision for the nec- essary expense. The details in regard to this work were placed in the hands of the chairman of the two committees. Messrs. Asmus and Penn, in connec- tion with the President and Secretary. The meeting then took up the matter of a continuance of the magazine ad- vertising, and an appropriation was voted to cover a series of advertise- ments in the magazines to keep the slogan "Say it with Flowers" constant- ly before the public during the Sum- mer months. John Young, Sec. 1170 Broadway. New York. May 10, 1919. HORTICULTURE May 17, 1919 CHANGES AMONG THE GARDEN- ERS. Walter Cann, who has been foreman of Robert Cluett's greenhouses in Dal- ton, Mass., has taken a similar position at Aylen Windew, the estate of Charles Larrier, the New York banker, at Lenox. Wm. J. Devery has become head gardner on the estate of H. G. Lap- ham, Chestnut Hill, Mass. Ernest Robinson, formerly head gardener at Bronford Farms, Crolon, Conn., is now superintendent on the estate of Mrs. Bradley Martin of West- bury, N. Y. Robert Spiers, who has been in charge of the Crane estate at Dalton, Mass., has gone to the Luckenbacher estate at Port Washington, N. Y. GROWING ASPARAGUS. Andrew K. Rogers Tells of His Suc- cessful Method. In the opinion of the writer wher- ever possible the grower should raise his own stock, as by doing so there is less check to the plants. In planting a bed a few years ago which has been very satisfactory, I sowed the seed about the middle of December under glass giving them a night temperature of 65 degrees. After they were large enough I potted them into 2y2-inch pots, growing them in the same temperature. After they were well rooted shifted them into 4- inch pots about the end of March, leav- ing them in the same house for about 10 days until they got a hold of fresh loam, after that moving them to a lower temperature of about night 48 degrees until the beginning of May, when they were put in cold frames where I gradually hardened them off, planting them about the 25th of May. These plants never were checked and moved right along. The asparagus by the fall was five feet tall and nice stocky plants. The bed was specially prepared, be- ing trenched three feet deep and the gravel subsoil all taken out, its place being taken partly by humus in the shape of decayed vegetable matter and black peat that had been piled for a year, along with a liberal dressing of barnyard manure and bone meal well worked together. No drainage was necessary as it was a gravelly subsoil. My aim in using black peat is to hold the moisture. These plants were set three feet between rows 18 inches be- tween plants set in open furrows about six inches below the surface. The following year being short of asparagus and having quite a large bed, I marked off about one-third and cut fair asparagus all that season, and from what I can see it never harmed that part of the bed. This method, in my estimation, is far better than planting two or three- year-old crowns, and will yield you as- paragus much quicker; that being my experience. Andrew K. Rogers. TYING UP PLANTS. Some pertinent suggestions about the tying up of plants are made by Montague Free, writing in the New York Sun. Mr. Free says: Much credit could be written with reference to the proper way of giving support to plants that need assistance to maintain themselves in a state of uprightness and integrity. In some gardens that are fully exposed to strong winds the taller plants are al- most sure to be toppled over unless they are helped in some way. Far too often the remedy applied instead of improving matters does exactly the opposite. A group of shoots con- stricted in the middle by a string passed around them and fastened to a broomstick stuck in at one side does not present a picture that will satisfy any one having even the rudiments of artistic taste. Better far to let the plants blow over — they will at least look natural. The point to remember when staking and tying plants is that they must always be supported in such a way that the supports are as incon- spicuous as possible and in such a manner that the beholder scarcely real- izes that they are dependent on arti- ficial means for their upstanding condition. Much can be done in this direction by placing iron hoops, sup- ported on three or four legs, over the plants before they are fully grown. The subsequent growth of the plants almost entirely covers their supports. This method is very successful with plants that grow in clumps, such as peonies and delphiniums. WHERE YOUR QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED. I have a bank on which daffodills are planted and have much trouble with wire worms. Can you suggest a remedy? I do not want to disturb the bulbs if I can avoid it. Probably there is no reason why a well-known English plan should not prove satisfactory here. This is to bury pieces of cut potato tubers at in- tervals in the earth. These moist po- tatoes will attract the wire worms, and if the pieces are dug up about once a week, and the worms attached de- stroyed, the bed will gradually be freed from these pests. Every year I have no end of trouble with onion maggots. Has anybody found a real remedy? H. L. P. According to the Cumberland, N. J., News Letter, the insect can be con- trolled if a poison bait is used to kill the fly which lays the eggs. The bait recommended is made by using one ounce of sodium arsenate dissolved in one gallon of boiling water, with a quart of molasses and a handful of finely chopped onions. Three methods of application have been tried with good success. One is to go over the field as soon after planting as the fly appears, the material being dis- tributed with a whisk broom in the form of coarse drops over the surface. The work must be repeated every three or four days. The second method is to use stalks of leeks or bunch onions as a container for the poison bait. The stalks are cut in two to four inch lengths and immersed in the liquid. They are then distributed in handfulls a few feet apart over the field, a shingle or a piece of board being used to keep them from drying up. The third method is to use clam shells or tins as containers. You are advised to at least give this plan a trial. Have you any recommendations about protecting cherry trees from birds? We doubt if we can offer anything very' new in the way of suggestions. Small trees, of course, can be covered with netting. Some growers are ad- vocating training the trees vase-shape so as to make this possible. The planting of white mulberries in the vi- cinity of the cherry trees gives excel- May 17, 1919 HORTICULTURE 473 lent results, the birds preferring the mulberries to the cherries. One sim- ple method which seems to give very good results in the case of robins is to throw clods of earth into the trees among them. This proceeding seems to frighten the birds even more than buckshot. If you discover any infal- lible remedy we should be very glad indeed if you would tell us about it. NEW ENGLAND NOTES. A new greenhouse, 50x25 feet, is be- ing erected at A. Barton Hepburn's summer residence at Ridgefield, Mass. The North Shore Horticultural So- ciety will hold two shows this year, a rose exhibition June 25, and the an- nual flower show Aug. 6 and 7. Professor Henry A. Perkins has been re-elected to membership and chosen president of the Park Board of Hart- ford, Conn. His term of office is for 10 years. T. Lee Roberts has given a green- house to Ascension Farm School, at South Lee, as a memorial to his son, the late Lieut. Ivan Roberts of the 27th Aero Squadron. Lieut. Roberts was connected with the school for several years before he entered the service. GOOD TREE LABELS. Prof. M. G. Kains, whose book on plant propagation has proved popular with readers of Horticulture, has been telling readers of the New York Sun about his experiences with tree labels in the following words: Tree labels in considerable variety have been tried by the public and found wanting. Scarcely any have proved durable,, economical, easy to attach and harmless to the trees. Or- dinary wooden ones rapidly turn gray and the writing upon them becomes illegible. Thin sheet copper ones, so often recommended to be written upon by a style or sharp point, by no means make good the claim that they are in- destructible, for often after only one year's exposure they will leave nothing but the eyelet to tell where they once were. Zinc strips are no less disap- pointing, for they do not long retain the pencil marks; but worse, when any of the copper sulphate compounds as used in spraying with Bordeaux mix- ture, ammoniacal copper carbonate, etc., come in contact with the zinc, a chemical action takes place and the zinc literally melts away into thin air. Corked glass phials containing tree names and hung in the trees are fairly satisfactory except for the facts that they are hard to see and are too easily broken. Fertilizers for Florists' Use (Look lit Analysis guarantee when buying; and using fertilizers) AM. Moans Nitrogen expressed in the form of Ammonia. A. P. A. Is available Phosphoric Acid. IS. P. L. Is Phosphoric Acid and I,ime in combination, about 40% of the B.P.L. consist of Phosphoric Acid, about one-third of whloh is available to the roots of plants. SHEEP MANURE UNLEACHED: Am. 1«/2%, A. P. A. 1%, Pot. 2J/2%. (From Covered Pens.) The best top dressing for Carnations — 100 lb. bag, $3.00; 200 lbs., $6.00; 500 lbs., $13.00; Ton, $50.00. BLOOD DRIED GROUND: Am. 16%. Fine for Palms and Ferns— 100 lb. bag. $10.00; 200 lbs., $18.00; TANKAGE HIGH GRADE: Am. 9%, B. P. L. 15%. A lasting stimulant for Roses— 100 lb. bag, $6.50; 200 lbs., $12.00, Ton, $100.00. TANKAGE REGULAR GRADE: Am. 6%, B. P. L. 30%. 100 lb. bag, $5.50; 200 lbs., 10.00; Ton, $75.00. BONE MEAL: Am. 4%, B. P. L. 45%. Rose Growers and for composting — 100 lbs., $4.35; 200 lbs., $8.50; Ton, $68.00. BONE MEAL: Am. 3%, B. P. L. 50%. For general use and for composting — 100 lbs. ,$4.00; 200 lbs., $7.75; Ton, $55.00. NITRATE OF SODA: (Chili Saltpetre) Am. 18%. 25 lbs., $2.25; 100 lbs., $7.50; 200 lbs., $14.50. Slrtljur hn writing. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS O— 1— — *l «*Uelted Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 2S4 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The House for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN B~We are Wholesale Florists Doing i ., a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO 1 y \ ► 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 Order* With Us HENRY IVI. ROBINSON & 2 iVinthrop Square and 32 Otis Straat, BOSTON. MASS. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY BOSTON May 14 ST. LOUIS May 12 Roses Am Beauty, Special 33.0c " " Fancy and Extra | 12.00 '* " No. 1 and culls.. [ *.oo Russell, Hadlev is. 00 ICillarney. Ward | 2.00 Radience, Tait, Key j ■-■■-> Ophelia, Sunburst 4.00 CsLrnations I 12.00 Cattley as Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies. Speciosum j 8.00 Callae so. 00 Iris • •••• • I 8.00 Lily of the Valley to 50.00 to 20.00 to 4.00 to 15.00 8 00 to 15.00 100.00 to 150.00 20,00 to 25.00 Snapdragon 8.00 Pansies 1. 00 Daffodils 6 40.00 20.00 30.00 8.00 1 oc 6.0s 750c 2 .00 12.00 tO 20. OO 8.00 S.OO 5.00 3OO 6.00 4.OO .30 •SO 30.eo I.03 IO.OO SO.OO I5.OO 6.00 4-00 6.00 S.OO 2.00 ■ 73 40.00 1.50 12. OS 60.OO J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers ROSES. CARNATIONS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK Shipping order* have most careful attention alway » William F. Kasting Co. Wholesale Fl 988-570 WASHINGTON STREET rlsts BUFFALO. N. Y. May 17, 1919 HORTICULTURE 479 plNOLYPToT WEED KILLER THE VERT NEWEST AND QUICKEST METHOD OF DESTROYING WEEDS, GRASS AND OTHER GROWTH IN GARDEN WALKS, GUTTERS, TENNIS COURTS, DRIVEWAYS, ETC. This fluid destroys weeds and other growth wherever applied, and its effect on the ground prevents the growth of fresh ones for a year and thus saves a great deal of time and labor, as no cutting, hoeing or hauling away of the weeds is required. i •"•'fcll' W We manufacture the strongest line of DISINFECTANTS on the market. PINO LYPTOL CHEMICAL CO., 507 509 W. 19th St.. New York CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. ^1S^ Bars your plants and trees. Just the thing for greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Tbrlps, 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 BO parts. Vi Pint, 8(io. ; Pint, 50c; Quart, 80c : V4 Gallon, $1.60; Gallon, $2.50; 5 Gal- lon Can, * 10.90; 10 Gallon Can, $20.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY Ditt S. 421 W. Lirinitii St, MUuvi. Md. THE MAYFLOWER. The Christian Science Monitor of Boston prints the following letter: With a twinge of jealousy for ray darling flower, trailing arbutus, better known on Cape Cod as the Mayflower, I notice in your article, "A Stir About Plants" (April 8), that "several acres on Cape Cod are being given over to the raising of a Chinese lily." A Chinese lily may be very beaur tiful, but can it equal one of Cape Cod's native flowers? — the one above mentioned. It is a mournful fact that unless some power restrains the vandal hand of commercialism, trailing arbutus will ere long be as dead as the rocks. I first came to Denver 20 years ago; and for several years thereafter an annual reminder of my old New Eng- land home came to me — a box of trailing arbutus. One year I received three. But for a number of years past none has come. My friends write me that the places where it grew have been ransacked and the plants have been pulled up by the roots, so that now it is impossible to get any within reasonable distance. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - TRADE PR,CESTporD,EALER3 only Rotes Am. Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra. " " No. i and culls. . . Russell, Hadley Killarney, Ward Radiance, Tart, Key Ophelia. Sunburst Cam a tionj Cattleyas Lilies, Longif lorum Lilies, Speciosu m CallaS Iris Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Pansies Daff od i Is Calendula Stocks Wallflowers Mignonette Sweet Peas Violets Marguerites Gardenias A d tan turn ■ Gladioli Asparagus Plu. &Spren. (iooBhs.) CINCINNATI May 12 CHICAGO May i a BUFFALO Msy is PITTSBURG May i a 50.00 30.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 to. 00 8.00 6.00 75.00 20.00 15.OO 6.00 6.00 6.00 I. OO 2.00 2.00 6.co 1.50 a. 00 ' 5.00 23.00 60.00 40.00 23.00 23.00 13.00 23.00 20,00 6.00 100,00 25.00 20.00 8.00 8.00 15.00 '■5° 4.00 3.00 8.00 8.00 3.00 2.00 J.OO 1.00 20.00 50.00 60.00 30.00 I 2.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 60.00 10.00 6 00 2, CO 5.00 8.00 1.00 3.00 3.00 6.00 1. 00 4.00 1.00 1 .00 •75 25.00 1.00 3,00 50,00 75 °° 50.00 20.00 25.00 12.00 «5.oo 15-00 10.00 90.00 15.00 15.00 4.00 6. o 15.00 1.50 6.00 4.00 12.00 2 OO 8.00 9. CO 2.00 I.50 30.00 1.23 8.00 IOO.OO 4O.OO 30.00 3.OO I 2. CO 4.OO 4. CO 4.00 4.00 79.00 15.00 .800 15.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 •50 s.oo 2.00 3.00 3.00 .75 s.oo 1.00 20.00 1 .00 60.00 40.00 IC, .CO 20, CO 12.00 12.00 15.00 7.00 85.00 20.00 to.oo 95-0° ■ 0.00 10.00 15.00 s.oo 3,00 5.00 6.00 5.00 s.oo 1.50 1,50 25.00 9.00 35.00 to 50.00 62.50 to 42.50 to 6.00 to 12 33 tO 8.00 to 6.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 100.00 to 20.00 tc to 20.00 to ic.co to 10.00 to 15.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 te 3.30 to .. to 73.00 5«.oo S5.00 17.00 13.00 13.00 20.00 10.00 125.00 25.00 95.00 25.00 1 9.00 12.00 25.00 6.00 4.00 5.00 3.00 1,00 .73 2.00 1.50 60.00 9 CO 1.00 4.00 DOLANSKY-McDONALD Wholesale Florists S Winthrop Square BOSTON, Telephones, Fort Hill 3630 and 3631 CO. MASS. New England Florist Supply Co. 276 Devonshire Street Telephones: Fort Hill 3469 and 3135. BOSTON, MASS. Open 6 a. m. to 7 p. m. MEMORIAL :ci, With each 1,000 gold letters at prices quoted below, we will give FREE-1 36-COMPARTMENT BOX- y%£K SUe No. 4, $4.50 per 1000 Taper Specialties 77 SIMMER STREET Sizes No. 1, $5.00 per 1000 ANITA SPECIALTY CO. P. O. Box 2376 BOSTON, MASS. Two or three years ago, as I boarded a street car, T caught the un- mistakable perfume of the sweetest flower in the world, and on locating its source found a friend of mine wearing a tiny bunch in her button- hole. "Where did you get it?" I eagerly inquired, and she told me she had bought it on a street in Boston; that everywhere it was being offered for sale by those who had gone far, far into the haunts and were getting 10 cents for just a few sprigs of the flowers that I could gather by the basketful when I was a child, after a 10 minutes' walk from my home. Cei.ia Baldwin Whitehead. Denver. Colo. 480 HORTICULTURE May 17, 1919 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers Mew Address. Itl West ZSth St.. NEW IOSI Telophases i ana, SMI. Madlsom Square. — WkVL P. FORD , Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335, FarraeuL Call and inspect the Beet Betabllsment In the Wholesale Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS $3 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Cftuifnmtnts SoliciUd Thmmm hmnt 4SM WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer In CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 88th Street, New York Tfiwft.;Q» iMl. I*ji Madison Square RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST lo* west sioth s-r CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED PBOM{«o-jr4JuuaDT NEW YORK THE KERVAN CO Fresh Out DeessatlTs ■iisin— ■ HUrhest Standard of Quality. Largest Stock In America. Writ* far Illustrated Catalog- of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foremost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE » First Class Market tar all CUT FLOWERS 'M Wiuoughby St, Brooklyn No ' I. C. FORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK HIE DOSES. FANCY ClUHS A Full IJne of ALL, OUT FLOWBBS. Telephone M7t Fu-racot. J. K. ALL IM "A LEiOSK ISTnB VVIDLRULB COMMISSION TRADE fOR OVER. THIRTY TEAKS" ROSSES! I Vi/ant F»OSrrs- Have a demand for more than I eon supply. Rote Grower* Call or Write. telephones Farrarut 187 aad MS 118 West 28th St NEW F?K J. J. CO AN, Inc. Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th Street, NEW YORK FarragufsSiTand 5891 Everything in Cut Flowers HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK «»e»t aeth is — MM MsuUsea 8«awrs KAI'sUCB L- OLAS*. Tra >-fci-e»e>« ('oasis NBW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra. " " No. i and culls. - . Russell. Hadley Killamey. Ward Radiance, Tart, Key Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations ■ Cattleyas Last Part of Wnk Boding May 10 1919 10.00 {0 30.00 5.00 to 15.00 2 OO to J. 00 3.00 to S3. 00 2.00 to 5.00 2.00 to 25.00 a. 00 to 6.00 4.00 to 10.00 SO. CO to 75.00 First Part if Ink barJMiif May 12 1919 30.00 10. oc 2.00 3. CO 2.CK> ».oo a.oo 3-oo 20. oo 35.00 2O.00 10.00 S5.06 3-« 35.00 6.00 8 ©• 60.00 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We have a numerous clientage of New Tork City bayera and the aaasasad ea> eseeU ear supply. Tula Is sspsssalry bus ssf Bssas. We hare erery faculty aad abundant means and best returns are assured fer stack consigned te us. Address Yew Bhrpsassrre te UNrTED CUT FLOWER 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CO. Inc. D. J. Pappat, Pras. REED ©. KELLER 122 West 25th St., New Tork Florists' Supplies We mutiufiH'i 11 1 «■ all our litil Disigns, Baskets, Wire Wirk & Novelties and are dealers in Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists' Requisites Boston Floral Supply Co. S47-J67 Cambridre St., Boston SHOW ROOMS, IS Otis Street and 96 Arch Street Headquarters for CTCAS, BASKETS. HIBK DESIGNS and WAX FLOWEBS HENTZ & NASH, Inc. Wholesale Commision Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street Telephonic, 756 N£W YORK ROBERT DYSART CEKTinBD PUBUC ACCOUNTANT Slmpie methods ef eorrect accounting especially adapted for florists' use. BOOKS BALANCED AND APJUS' 40 STATE STREET . BOSTON Telephone Mala H When writing Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture May 17, 1919 HORTICULTURE 481 Flower Market Reports _NBW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. JTo^ Dealers Only Growers are worrying a BOSTON little about the prospect of warm weather for some days before Memorial Day. Deal- ers are too busy to worry about much of anything. The outlook continues as good as ever, with a scarcity in some lines. Carnations are short, but those coming in now are of good quality. Selling at 8 and 10. There is a fair crop of roses. As usual, two dealers are bringing American Beauties from New York. There is an abundance of stock and feverfew. A few glads are coming in, some very good spikes from Providence being noted. Doubtless the price of $2 a dozen being asked will not long prevail. It is expected that some lilacs will be offered before Memorial Day. There seems to be no other possible cheap flower and the de- mand for lilacs is not what it used to be. The weather was PHILADELPHIA a bad feature in the Mothers' Day week here. Up to Saturday things looked very good but the severe storm of that day put everything on the blink and there was a good deal of miscellaneous stock left unsold. Car- nations cleaned up pretty well. The ■ out-of-town demand for these was very heavy. Roses were in big supply and while trading was brisk all the week the three or four extra shipments that came in from all the growers on Sat- urday in expectation of the extra de- mand met with a very flat reception. The past week was an CHICAGO eventful one for the trade here and the satis- factory amount of business done by all branches has set a record which will be hard to reach in future years. The early part of the week found demand for stock to be good, the call contin- uing to grow stronger as the week ad- vanced and shipping began for what has proved to many, to be the greatest florists' day of the year, Mothers' Day actually surpassed Easter this year in volume of business done, both in the wholesale and in the retail stores, the end only coming when the market was cleaned up. Some Saturday night shipments came in and wholesale stores opened on Sunday morning to give the retailers the opportunity of replenishing their stock for Sunday. A shipment of peonies mostly Victoria (white) came to Kennicott's from Villa Ridge, 111., just in time for Moth- MISCELLANEOUS Lilies. Longiflorum Lilies. Specioaum CsJlss IrU Lily of the Valley Snapdragon - Pansies Daffodils Oeleoduia Stocks Wallflowers Mignonette Sweet Peas Violets- : Marguerites Gardenias Adiantum Gladioli Asparagus Plumosus, & Spren (100 bunches) , Last Part of Wiik I First Part if Wmi aniline May 10 btfJHifl! May 12 1919 1919 IO.OO tO 12.00 io.oo tC IS. CO 8.oo 4.00 9.00 1. 00 •73 5.00 1. 00 .200 a. 00 1. 00 2.50 1. 00 S.'O X.OO 4.00 15.00 IS. 00 S.OO 8.00 3.OO 6.00 2.00 6.00 2. CO 1,00 •5© 6.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 l.co 2.00 I. OO 5.00 I.5O 2.50 l.OO 400 • .O 2.00 l.OO 23.OO 4.OO 1.95 I. A 12. (O 3.00 35-00 13.00 It. 00 5.00 6 00 6.00 i.eo 6.00 J.Ot 8.00 a.oo 3.00 J.oo 35° 3.00 25.00 1 aj 8.00 35.00 er's Day and were quickly picked up, bringing from 6 to 12c. From Monday on regular shipments are going into cold storage. The supply of roses in- cluded all the varieties in season, and while the cuts were large, everything sold, prices ranging all the way from the shortstemmed ones at 6c to the fancy stock at 50c, with American Beauty in demand at prices as high as the holder cared to ask. Carnations were scarce and sold up to 20c. for fancy. There was a pretty good sup- ply of sweet peas that brought from $1.50 to $3.00 per 100. Other stock in- cluded lilies, callas, calendulas, cattle- yas, daisies, pansies, lily of the valley, etc. The Monday after found the mar- ket bare and the incoming stock was mostly used up by noon. Last week's business CINCINNATI for Mothers' Day was excellent and cleaned everything in the market. The retail- ers, too, cleaned up. Prices in some lines were extraordinarily high, even for that day; but in most lines, while they were stiff, still they were reason- able. The demand from out of town was very heavy. Roses are plentiful and receipts in this line include many excellent offerings. Carnations were very short the early part of this week but the latter part of the week should bring in heavy supplies in this line. Easter lilies are in a good sup- ply. Rubrum lilies and callas may be had. Sweet peas continue to be plenti- ful. Peonies have made their appear- ance for the season and in a short time should be in a heavy supply. Iris have been finding a fair market. Gladioli are moving readily. Some ex- cellent stocks are offered. Snapdragon are in a heavy supply and are almost glutting the market. Only a part of those that come into the market can be moved. The first Cape Jessamine of the season, from the South, came into the wholesale houses last week. Other offerings are calendula, pansies and forget-me-not. The Roeog-nlied Standard Inaeetlelda. A spray remedy for green, black, white flj, tnrlpg and soft scale. Quart, Sl.OO; Halloa, St.SO. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing- flowers, fruits and reg-etablee. Qnart. ft .04; Gallon, *J.S». VERMINE For eel worma, angle worms and other worms working In the soil. Qn art, il.OSJi O all on, ISO* SOLI) BT DEALERS. Arnhine Manufacturing Co. MADISON. N. J. WIZARD CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE l*.l> HORTICULTURE May 17, 1919 < \ M It H I I .. . I NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS WHIt A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. )reer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same •ide. Can't twist aad break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and wilt not rust. No rights or lefts The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. No others like J It. Older from your dealer^ •r dSxeat from us. WlAfl, UOc. postpaid. , Scunplej feee. HENRY A DREERJ 7JW Crrestnot Street> Philadelphia. F. 0. PlflRCf CO u w. mxmu mrviM Mastlea U elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass more eastlj removed without breaking of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. A LETTER FROM PENN. Have you helped the Publicity Cam- paign over? We have had many gen- erous contributions from "regular fel- lers" and also many contributions from sections where we least expected them. Then, again, we have had no response from many whom we felt have over- looked the best bet the florists have ever put over. Still we have faith that when the florists have been shown the vast amount of good produced al- ready by our campaign that our $100,- 000 fund will soon be reached. Just a moment to write a check and forward it to John Young's office, 1170 Broadway, New York, and you will have done your duty and incidentally have had the pleasure in participating in what promises to be one of the most important functions we as florists have the privilege to share in. This wide movement is only in its infancy and its benefits will redound to the general good of all, and therein CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BULBB C. KBUR A SONS, IULLSOOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St C ANNAS For the best Up-to-Date Cannas, get new price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations Quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plllsbury'a Carnation Staple, 1000 for 36c; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY. Qalesburg, I1L CHRYSANTHEMUMS Strong rooted cuttings of Oconto, Har- vard, Glow, Razer, Polly Rose, Yondota, Helen Lee, Chieftain, Cbrysolora, and all standard sorts. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Ready now. Order today. I. M. RAYNBR, Greenport, N. Y. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mre. Frederick Orinnell. $10.00 per clump. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONBY, New Bedford, Mass. New Paeony Dahlia — John Wanamaker, Newest, Handsomest, Beat. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send Hat of wanta to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. GLASS. Greenhouae glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. IRIS Iris Prestige. F. C. C. M. H. S. 1915, the standards, the style-branches, and the edges of the falls a clear Lemon Yellow; the haft and the center of the falls white with sharply defined lines of Mars Violet. 18 in. 50 plants, $75.00. An example of the New Iris we offer. THE GLEN ROAD IRIS GARDENS. Wellesley Farms, Mass. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisera, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laello-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PANSIE8 200,000 large, stocky, September trans- planted, field grown, blooming Pansy plants, superb strain. All salable stock. Satisfaction guaranteed. $1.50 per 100 $14.00 per 1000. Ready now. Cash with order. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. PEONIES .JLeonle,■ The world'* greatest collection, 12O0 sorts. Send for list. C. BBT8CHER, Canal Dover, O. lies its future success as it is a cam- paign for a well-meaning object, the spreading of the slogan, "Say it with flowers," where all can who will enjoy the fruit its blossoms will produce. Will you help put it over the top so that our campaign for 1919 will be a signal success? Do it now. Henry Pi:nx, Chairman National Publicity Campaign. SWEET I'EAB Just Arrived, crop 1018 winter flowering SWEET PEAS, New Zealand grown, the large flowering waved or Spencer typs. Ws have been very fortunate to securs 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 Beed started In August will produce Cowers from Thanksgiving until March; requiring a low temperature, these make an Ideal crop for the Floriat this year. Scar- let, always a good seller. Finest Mixture, all the best colors. Pink and White, Blanche Ferry type. Yarrawa (true), bright roBe pink with light wings. Writ* far further parttculara. JULIUS ROEHRB CO.. Rutherford. N. J. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moaa, orchid peat and orchid baskets alwaya on hand. LAGEB & HURRELL, Summit N. J. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tab grown for Immediate effect; also Climbing Rosea. J. H. TROY, Mount Hlaaarllk N«r- aery, New Rochelle, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM B. HBILSCHBR'S WIEF WORKS, 264 Randolph St, Detroit, Ml* r.LASS FOB GREENHOUSES Our priceB can be had by mall, and It will pay yon 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 said Varlelt Ant., Brooklyn, N. Y. DREER'S FLORIST SPECIALTIES Now Brand R.w Sfrl. 'RIVBRTOrf HOSE Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam or joint. Thi HOSE fir the FLIRIST M-inch, per ft., 19 c. Reel of 500 ft. " i8^c. 9 Reels, 1000ft. " 18 c. W-inch, " 16 c. Heels, 500 ft., '• isjfjc. Couplings furnished with- out charge HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. feS^llfT&'k-.-, National Nurseryman The oldest and beat established journal for nurserymen. Circula- tion among the trade only. Pub- lished monthly. Subscription price $1.50 per year. Foreign subscrip- tions, $2.00 per year. In advance. Sample copy free upon application from those in the trade enclosing their buslnesa card. National Nurseryman Pub. Co., to. HATBORO, PA. May 17, 1019 HORTICULTURE is:; THE BOILER OF Unequalled Fuel Economy Krocclicll Boilers, the best by test 187!). Forty years' experience. THE QUALITY PLACE OF BOSTON Regarding the Kroeschell, it is the best we have ever had and satisfac- tory beyond our expectations. It heats Hi* especially quick and has Baved ua considerably already In the prii f fuel. When we are In need of another boiler we will ^i\ •• the Kroeschell the lirst consideration. (Signed) WM. W. EDGAR CO., WAVERUOY, MASS. No Masonry — No Tubes TUBKI.RSS 1SIIII lli Kroeschell Bros. Co., 468 W. Erie St. CHICAGO When You Buy -Get a Kroeschell 8,016,286 sq. ft. of glass was equipped with Kroeschell Boilers during the year of 1816. OHIO'S CELEB3BATED CYCLAMEN SPECIALIST After using yonr No. 12 Kroeschell Boiler l came to the c :Insion that had I ti> install more boilers it would be the Kroeschell and no other, n really is a pleasure to heat, do trouble I" get the desired heat in a very shorl time. (Signed) C11RIST. WINTBKICH, DEFIANCE, Oil in All Florists know that Sash Operating device is a necessity, but all do not know what type of operator does the work. That is the point. All we ask is an opportunity to prove that Advance Operators are the one means of securing the proper ventilation be- sides insuring safety. No chance for sash to fall or get away. Complete line of fittings for piping, shelving, etc. Get our catalogue today. ADVANCE CO.. Richmond. Ind. 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 & SlfiBERS PATKNT LAWYERS Box 1, National Onion Building WuhlnitoD, r>. o. A Wonderful M emoria ID ay MEMORIAL DAY takes on a new significance this year. It will be a day such as the country has not known for years. ARE YOU PREPARED? One important form of preparation is an ad- vertisement in HORTICULTURE, which will go to just the people you want to reach. Don't overlook this feature of the selling end. Have your copy in by May 20, please. In Writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture IS I HORTICULTURE May 17, 1919 ORCHID PLANTS May 31st, last day to Import This fact prompts us to make known the following: (i) We have the largest number (2) The greatest variety (3) The finest quality of ORCHID PLANTS in America Cattleya, Cypripediums, Vandas, Phalaenopsis, Oncidium, Etc. Over 200- fine varieties, imported direct from all parts of the Orchid World An Orchid Specialist from the finest conservatories in Massachusetts here this week for the third time within six months, making large purchases, on entering our office volunteered the following: "/ am here again unsolicited because I have visited the leading establishments in America, and without doubt you have the finest collection on this Continent." We therefore shed our modesty, and for the first time acquaint those interested in Orchid Plants with what we have. If interested, write — better still, visit our large range of eleven houses (part of our 1.250.000 feet of glass) devoted exclusively to Orchids — and judge for vourself that we have, as claimed. THE FINEST IN AMERICA Prompt Placing of Orders Necessary DALE ESTATE, THE BRAMPTON, CANADA HORTICULTURE Vol. XXIX MAY 24, 1919 No. 21 THE NEW POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRISTMAS GOLD NOVEMBER PEARL BECKY McLANE THE NEW SINGLES MRS. E. M. HORNE MOLLY WHITMORE PEGGY BULKELEY THE NEW ANEMONES VOLUNTEER PINK LADY AND THE NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM GOLDEN MISTLETOE Are our offerings of the year 1919 A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWBLL, CONN. For Memorial Day Our growers were never in better shape than they are this season, with a splendid crop of the better and newer varieties of PEONIES. In quantity at $8.00, sio.oo and $12.00 per 100. DAGGER FERNS New crop of selected DAGGER FERNS at $3.00 and $4.00 per 1000. Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Supplies. BUSINESS HOURS 7 A. M. to 5 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The <"•%£;,. „, Philadelphia NEW YORK 117 W. 28th St. PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow St. BALTIMORE Franklin & St. Paul 8ta. WASHINGTON, 1216 H St., N. W. WINTER-FLOWERING ROSES We have a limited stock of some of the leading varieties of winter-flowering roses, which we can supply as long as unsold, as follows: ROSALIND (A Glorified Ophelia) This variety originated with us three years ago. It is a sport of Ophelia, and is identical with that variety in habit of growth, but bus at least one-third more petals. The particular value of Rosa- lind lies in its exquisite coloring. From bright coral in the bud, the color changes to apricot-pink, and finally in the fully developed Bower to a beautiful shell-pink. We still have a few thousand plants in semi-dormant condition — stock that we carried over in cold houses during the winter. These plants are in fine shape for planting out at once. They can be shifted into 4-in. pots and used for later planting. This is good, strong stink, ready to make a strong growth. Plants from 2Vi-inch pots, $16.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1000. Extra strong, heavy plants, 3V2 and 4-inch pots, ready for immediate plant- ing, $30.00 per 100. SILVIA (Yellow Ophelia) Long ami pointed in the bud, which are a beautiful sulphur- yellow, changing to creamy yellow, and finally in the fully developed flower to pure waxy white. Very large flower when fully devi'lnped. resembling Silver Moon, showing the same pronounced cluster of yellow stamens in the center. Extra strong plants, 3M:-inch pots, ready for immediate planting, $30.00 per 100. In addition to Rosalind and Silvia, we can supply the following: FRANCIS SCOTT KEY, HOOSIER BEAUTY, SUNBURST, DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY, KILLARNEY BRILLIANT, MICXON and RICHMOND. Strong plants, 2'/i-inch pots $12.00 per 100 Strong plants, 3'/i-inch pots 25.00 per 100 F. R. PIERSON, Tarrytown, N, Y. GERANIUMS We have a good assortment of single and double varieties in 2-inch pots at $2.75 per 100— $25.00 per 1000. CANNAS Three inch Pot Plants. Wyoming, Uncle Sam, Florence Vaughan, Maros, Feuermeer, Gustave Gumpper, Rubin, $1.00 per dozen— $5.00 per 100. FERNS Boston and Scotti 50 cents each — $4.80 per dozen — $35 per 100. Shipped without pots. DAHLIAS Two inch Pot Plants, a good assortment for all purposes. $3.00 to $30.00 per 100. Send for list. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND Send for Catalogue Cash with Order 486 HORTICULTURE May 24, 1919 GET VALUE Buy Your Flower Seeds by Weight Farquhar's Trade Catalogue lists this way BETTER VALUE FARQUHAR QUALITY BOSTON, R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BSSs°s We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farm at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations In every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all In charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds In quantity and of highest quality. Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynei Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., c«»mv Co 502 Roehrs. J. Co 4S8 Roland, Thomas. 501 Ross, F. M 501 Sheridan, W. F..504 Siebrecht, Geo. C.504 Slggers & Sig- gers 507 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 4SC Smith, Elmer D. & Co 4S8 Smith, \v. & T. Nursery Co.... 499 Smith, The Flor- ist 500 Smith & Fetters Co 501 S. A. F. & O. H..50S Tagc Smyth, \Vm. J. . .501 Stearns Lumber Co., A. T -'I Stumpp, G. E. M.500 Stumpp & W:l1- ,, ter «80 Thorburn, J. M. & Co is''' Totty, Chas. H..488 United Cut Flow- er Co 502 Vincent. I!.. Jr->,„ & Sons Co 185 Wants, For Sale. etc >nii YYai'buiton 500 Weber. F. C 501 Wilsou **> Wood Bros. *>i \V Imont Nur- series 188 Woodruff, s. D. & Sons 188 Young. A. I "'nl Young, John 504 Zeeh & Mann. . . .502 /.inn the Florisi .501 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS by advertising your goods in the Horticdltwre Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 488 HORTICULTURE May 24, 1919 Headquarters for PAGHYSANDRA TERMINALS Field-grown and well-rooted cuttings Write for prices Old Town Nurseries SOUTH NATICK, MASS. M. P. BAENDLEK, Prop. FERNS Per 100 Per 1000 KOSTONS 214 Inob ffl.00 $60.00 ROOSEVELT8 ... " 6.00 60 00 WHITMANI " 6.60 66.00 WHITMANI C'OAI- PACTA ■« 6.80 66.00 VERONA •• 6.60 66.00 TEDDY, JR •' 6.60 66.00 Stock all sold until June 1st. Order either direct or through 8. S. Skidelsky & Co., Sole Agents Philadelphia, Pa. HENRI H. BARROWS, WHITMAN, MASS. CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS MADISON, IM. J. NEW BEGONIA MRS. M. A. PATTEN (DARK PINK SPORT OF BEGONIA Glolre de Chatelaine.) This sport of the well known Chatelaine la a beauti- ful shade of dark pink, bordering on a brilliant scarlet, which Is even more In- tense when planted out In the Bummer. As easy to grow as Chatelaine, Identical In every respect except color. Strong, vigorous grower. 2 In. pots, $15.00 per 100. Delivery May lfll». L. J. REUTER CO. Plant Brokers 820 Waverly Oak* Road, Waltham, Mass. DAHLIAS Send your want list of Dahlias to THE DAHLL4 KING, who is listing 400 of the best varieties for cut flowers for retail catalog trade. The largest Dahlia grower in the world. J. K. ALEXANDER East Biidgewater Massachusetts ROBERT DYSART CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple method* *f correct aceaaatias especially adapted far florists' aaa. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJTJ8' 40 STATE STREET . TalapksJM Mala M BOSTON BAY TREES MAY DELIVERY Standards Pyramids Bush Shape Short Stems McNUTCHISON & CO., The Import House 95 Chambers Street, New York IBOLIUM The New UMQIIV DDIUCT (L. Ibota x Oval- Hybrid flAnUI rlflfCI folium) TO BE SENT OCT IN THE FALL OF 1919. Introducers of Box-Barberry. Elm City Nur.ery Co., WOODMONT NURSERIES, Inc., New Haven, Cl. Hardy Rhododendrons Mountain Laurel. Magnolias. Azaleas Send for Price List THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES, BEDFORD, MASS. Phone Lexington, 274 Julius Rotar-irs Company 1= l_ A IM TS IVI EC IM Orchids, Conservatory Plants, Novelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Finest Slock in America for Trmde er Privmie Requirements RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY RAFFIA The Same Old Dependable Brands Red Star Brand XX Superior Brand A. A. West Coast Brand Bale Lots or Less. Write for Prices fVk HUTCHISON & CO., The Import House 95 Chambers Street, New York STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every otber good hardy climber. Send for oar LUt. The /X>NARD & Ljowesc 5 CO. WEST GROVE _ rENN.,U.S.A. S-a-t Ma, rW ia*ta« Ham. vWrW Wt *r* tnbncriblri t* tkt Nuritrywtn' I Fund fir Mmrkil DmUfmtnt w arataarV CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADBIAJf. MICH. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXIX MAY 24, 1919 No. 21 FLORISTS AND THEIR ACCOUNTS 1 1 n as not an unmixed blessing when the government compelled florists to make an accurate survey of their business in order to satisfy the income tax collector. This was the opinion of Mr. F. 11. Palmer, a well known and successful florist and nurseryman, speaking at a meeting of the Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club, Tuesday evening. Mr. Palmer then went on to discuss accounting methods adapted toi the florists' business, using his own system as an illustration. He declared that there had always been too much secrecy and mys- tery about the business affairs of florists in general. Under the new conditions this was being broken down, which was a distinct gain. Mr. Palmer asserted that in the past the average florist had kept books in the most haphazard sort of way. If he had money in the bank at the end of the year, he figured that he had made a profit without considering what it was going to cost him to meet bills soon to be due and to restock. '"The constantly rising overhead costs," said Mr. Palmer, "have made the florists realize the need of re- vising their methods. If they lack adequate book keep- ing methods, they do not know how to readjust their work. Many a florist hesitates to raise his prices, no matter how much costs have advanced, perhaps because he does not analyze his affairs. A good accounting shows the tendency of the business and makes it possi- ble for the owner to classify all the various items to Berve as a basis for his future policy. This necessi- tates the persistent and careful writing down of each day's work. The machinery of book keeping is another story. That simply means having a good book keeper. However, I believe in calling in an expert accountant at periodical intervals to go over the business. This ;s a tremendous help. Accounting is a science in itself. You can never learn it all by experience. The services el' a good accountant are worth all they cost. "Our business is more complicated because we have three departments. They are divided as follows: Greenhouse and nursery, store, and outdoor work. Sep- « — arate accounts are kept for each department, and noth- £2 ing is transferred from one to the other without credit- .__. ins; and debiting, as with two distinct lines of business. -^ Right here I want to say that it is most important to ^_ take a complete inventory when forming a partnership vas given by F. E. Palmer of Brookiiue. His re- marks are given at length on another page. It was voted to hold a ladies' night on the date of the regular meet- ing in June and to have a picnic at Cunningham Park in Milton in July. It was voted that a committee be ap- pointed to consider a revision of the by-laws and the possible raising of the dues. OBITUARY. James Anthony Foster. James A. Foster, owner of one of the largest greenhouse and horticul- tural plants in Rhode Island, died Thursday morning. May 15, of heart trouble, at the age of 73, at Fostmere, his handsome home on Warwick Xeck in the town of Warwick. The Warwick Greenhouses, which Mr. Foster established many years ago were developed in accord with the owner's great love of nature and his estate was one of the show places of Rhode Island, the landscape effects being one of the most attractive in this section of the country. A widow, Mrs. Harriet E. Foster, who was Miss Harriet E. Hooker, of Boston, a daughter and son survive. Julius David Nigh. Julius David Nigh, scientist, botanist and rose grower of Berkeley, Cal., father of William Nigh, motion-picture director of New York City, died in Berkeley following an operation. Flower Market Reports Thu unexpected happened BOSTON this week. On Monday the bottom began to drop out of the market and by the middle of the week prices had dropped 50 per cent or more. Of course a certain lull had been expected before the week of Memorial Day, but so great a slump was wholly unlooked for. The buying naturally eased off but a surprisingly large number of flowers came pouring in, from just where it was hard to tell, and the result of the combination was soon seen. Two or three times the past week surplus flowers have been distributed among the hospitals. This shows where the market stood. The flowers given away were largely sweet peas and calendulas. The latter were especially abundant, with the selling hard. It is expected, of course, that there will be a big stiffening of prices the coming week, as heavy buying for Memorial Day is anticipated. There will be some outside flowers. Lilacs are being received in Boston from New- York state but are being sold for about whatever anybody will offer. The demand for near- NEW YORK ly all varieties of flowers shows a marked decline from last week. With an increased supply prices have ac- cordingly suffered. While clearances of roses are difficult, the carnation situation is the more difficult though it is not usual that they go well just at this season. Outdoor lily of the valley is in good supply and of excellent quality. It has been selling at the best prices on record up to this time. Longiflorum lilies are pretty much fin- ished, very few being seen in the mar- ket. Outdoor lilac seems to hang on together with snowballs and such like stock. Asparagus is alternately light and heavy in supply. Callas have been doing remarkably well this sea- son. The market is plentifully sup- plied with daisies, calendulas stocks and other miscellaneous stock. As was to be expected CHICAGO the week of the largest sales of the year and a Memorial Day that has set a record for the use of cut flowers that never has been surpassed and that will be difficult to excel in the future, has been followed by one of little activity. This accompanied by warm spring weather, almost the first of the season, has brought out the flowers till the whole- sale stores are filled to overflowing with all kinds of stock. The excess supply of roses and sweet peas is es- pecially heavy and roses are selling at a fraction of what they brought two weeks ago. There seems no end to the swjet peas now coming and unless trade again resumes its normal propor- tions they will net the growers almost nothing. Peonies are also rapidly fill- ing the counters and the cold storage plants are taking care of thousands of dozens Carnations are more plentiful than at any previous time this season. Southern iris and northern are both here in abundance and some growers are sending in novelties, such as Cringed red poppies, so double as to resemble round fluffy balls, ronunclus of red, yellow and white, lavender candy tuft, etc., while the usual spring supply of tulips, gladioli, wall flowers, daisies, pansies, stocks lilacs, bachelor buttons and emeralds are large. A glut is imminent unless something oc- curs to use up the large supply now on hand and coming daily. The market, again, CINCINNATI is well supplied with all seasonable stock. Business is holding up fairly well, but it is inclined to be quiet. The com- mencement season is starting and is taking up its share of the daily re- ceipts in flowers. Roses are now in a good supply that can take care of all calls for them. As a whole, the stock is of a high quality. Carnations meet with a market that is fairly good. Peonies are coming along nicely. The local cut is not up to normal, so the chances are we will not have a glut in this flower this year. Easter lilies, callas and rubrums prove good prop- erty at times. Gladioli sell readily. Snapdragon are in a heavy supply that is too large for actual needs. Other offerings are iris, calendula, corn-flower and Marguerites. New fern are selling well. Mothers' Day business ST. LOUIS from all reports was good. Prices which were high, of course were objected to; but carnations were scarce. It was but natural that the demand should cause an advance. At time of writing all stock is largely on the increase. Outdoor will shortly take the place of indoor stock. Carnations and roses are getting more plentiful. COMING EVENTS. New York City. — The American Insti- tute and the American Dahlia So- ciety, exhibition of dahlias in the Engineering Building, 25-33 West 39th St., Sept. 23 to 25. William A. Eagleson, 322-324 West 23d St., Sec- retary. San Francisco, Cal. — Dahlia Society of California, Fall show at the Palace Hotel, oept. 4, 5 and 6. Toronto, Can. — Canadian Hort. Assn. convention. Aug. 12, 13, 14 and 15. 10 1 HORTICULTU RE May 24, 1919 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMEN- TAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. Interest in the National Publicity Campaign is broadening, as the benefit resulting from it becomes more and more apparent. It is not strange that many reports come to the Promotion Bureau pointing out specific benefit from the national magazine advertis- ing. A prominent florist when dis- cussing the future of the campaign spoke of the early days when the ini- tial advertisements appeared. In that season, he said, business had just dragged along, very little doing, until the opening of February, when there was a very noticeable spurt, with a big St. Valentine's Day trade, and this good business continued until the end of the season. If this was not due to the magazine advertising he said, to what was it due. for it certainly was remarkable? Florists who are closely watching the progress of our work are loud in their praises, realizing that the results are plainly to be seen. In many com- munities week-end business has in- creased wonderfully. Birthday busi- ness, too, has gone forward by leaps and bounds. The slogan "Say it with Flowers." is having a far reaching effect, as it was intended it should. Such a reminder is very necessary to some people. How many orders do you suppose the slogan sign you are displaying— if you are are displaying one— has brought into your establish- ment? You might be astonished, if you had kept a record, which would not have been difficult, for most people impressed by the sign make reference to it when its message gets home in this way. In this connection, we wish to draw the attention of every florist to our page in colors in the June Metropoli- tan, which went on sale about May 14th. Do you suppose this advertise- ment will be missed by the half mil- lion purchasers of that issue — a half million of flower-buying prospects scattered over the country? And, re- member, it is generally conceded that each copy of a high class magazine has five readers. If you have not a sign, don't you think it time to secure one, either in glass or transfer form? Several of our large supply houses are carrying stocks of glass signs, which they sup- ply to their local trade at the adver- tised cost, $2.00, without profit to them selves. S. S. Pennock Co., Philadel phia, M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Geo B. Hart, Rochester, N. Y., Wm. F Kasting Co., Buffalo, N. Y., Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., McCallum Co., Pitts- burgh, Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago St. Louis Wholesale Cut Flower Co., and Welch Bros. Co., Boston are among them. The Secretary would like to hear from other wholesale and supply houses who would undertake to place among their local trade a few of these signs. To see one is to buy one, if a retailer. Need it be again said that our Pub- licity Committees cannot carry out their plans for publicity unless they pay as they go. It is all right, Mr. Nonsubscriber, to commend the work which your brother florists are doing for you, but wouldn't it be better to cash in on the good intentions you un- doubtedly have, and send to the Secre- tary your cheque for the amount you know you are willing to contribute. Get wholly into the game, it needs you. We are trying to raise $100,000 this year, to give back to the contributors very many times that amount in in- creased business. Every subscription is recorded, and every item of expense laid before the subscribers. If you want to see what your neighbors have subscribed, write to the Secretary for a subscription list to date. If you find they have not yet subscribed, beat them to it — be a whole-souled, up to date florist who desires to see the florist trade at its best. The following subscriptions have been received and are in addition to those previously announced, annually for four years, unless otherwise stated : Elizabeth Huth, Utah $25.00 Stiles Floral Co.. Oklahoma City. Okla. lAddl. Sunn.) 25.00 Henry A. Aldrich, Neoga, 111 1" on Joseph Raffgerder, Teaneek, N. J. 5.00 French & Salm, Union Grove, Wis. lii.tm Stewart Ritchie, Newport, R. I ■'"" Boyle & Darnaud, San Diego, Cal. 5.00 Jerry Brookins & Son. Orchard Park, N. X I'""1 Herman Bauske. Chicago. Ill 25.00 James J. Bates. Oakfleld. N. J 3.00 E W. Espy & Sons. Brookville, Ta. 5.00 r' C. Bridghnm, Newtonvillo. Mass. '(1 vr.) 1n "" Fred' K. t'tter, Rye. N, Y •'■"" Brltz, The Telephone Florist, Dan- yille. Ill W.00 F B Abrams, Blue Point, L. I -'.no H F A. Lange Est.. Worcester, Mass ■•""" J. H. Snyder. Violet Grower. Rhinebeck, N. Y Q-00 $233.00 Previously reported 36.010.00 Total $36,243.00 New Privet Registered. Public notice is hereby given that as no objection has been filed against the registration of Ibolium Privet by The Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc., New Haven, Conn., the same becomes complete. John Youxg, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York. .May 19, 1919. ESTABLISHING PROFITABLE RE- LATIONS. The meaning of the above line might be construed many ways, but to those of us in the interest of Na- tional Publicity and otherwise, who have enjoyed the benefits of the cam- paign, profitable relationship might be the answer. Those of us who have connected themselves with it have lit- tle cause for complaint, but to the countless thousands of florists who have not tied up to this new relation- ship there is something in store for you by way of more business, more affiliation with a good movement, and a satisfaction that you have done your duty, which will be worth more to you by way of consciousness than you've any idea of simply because you did your part in building up this new re- lationship of more good-will for all florists so that all may join in the benefits. And surely it is one of the most progressive movements we have ever been privileged to participate in. If all our relations in this family of florists do a little, we will swell our fund to the $100,000 so that the florist industry will receive even a greater impetus than you can conceive. Join the family while the joining is good. Henry Penn". COMING MEETINGS. Chicago — American Seed Trade Ass'n, annual convention, June 24 to 26. Secretary, C. E. Kendell, 216 Pros- pect Ave., Cleveland, O. Chicago — American Association of Nurserymen, convention, Hotel Sher- man, Chicago. June 25 - 26 - 27. Charles Sizemore, Louisiana, Mo., Sec'y. Detroit, Mich.— S. A. F. and O. H. Con- vention at Acadia Hall, Aug. 19, 20 and 21. Secretary, John Young, 1170 Broadway, N. Y. City. Hartford, Conn. — Conn. Hort. Society, fall flower show, Sept. 9, 10 and 11. Sec'y Alfred Dixon, Wethersfield, Conn. May 24, 1919 HOUTICULTUKE 195 John A. Booth's tribute to Davey Tree Surgery A -portion of the grounds of the estate of J. ./. Van Alen, Ochre Point, Neioport, R. I. Many of these priceless trees have been treated by Davey Tree Surgeons Gentlemen: I cannot speak too highly of the effici- ency shown by your experts working on the estate of Mr. J. J. Van Alen. It astonished me to see the way they cabled some of the fine specimen maples and elms. Each man worked like a clock. Each man knew exactly what was expected of him. The trees had been previously chained with heavy chains, but when your men finished with a tree these chains hung so loose as to be entirely useless. The cables your men put in are a great improvement, and can hardly be seen from the grounds. In closing, I would say that I was highly pleased with the courteousness and gentlemanly bearing of every one of the experts. It is a great relief to super- intendents and gardeners to have such men around who can be trusted to be live wires at all times. Wishing you a prosperous year, very truly yours, JOHN A. BOOTH. The saving of priceless trees is a matter of first im- portance on every estate. Davey Tree Surgery is a fulfillment of the maximum expectations of those who love and value trees. A care- ful examination of your trees will be made by appoint- ment. DAVEY TREE SURGEONS THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT CO., Inc., 1305 Elm Street, Kent, Ohio Branch Offices, with telephone connections: 225 Fifth Ave., New York; 20iy Land Title Bldg., Philadelphia; 450 McCormick Bldg., Chicago. Write nearest office Permanent representatives located at Boston, Newport, Lenox, Hartford, Stamford, Albany. Poughkeepsie, White Plains, Jamaica, L. I., Newark, N. J., Harrisburg, Baltimore, Wash- ington, Buffalo, Pittsburgh. Cleveland, De- troit, Cincinnati, Louisville, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City. Cana- dian address: 252 Laugauchitere West, Montreal. Every rial Davey Tree Surgeon is in the employ of The Davey Tree K.xpert Company, Inc., and the public is cautioned against those falsely representing themselves. JOHN DAVEY Father of Tree Surgery I!m; HORTICULTURE May 24, 1919 HELP SHORTAGE. Facts Brought Out at the Boston Gar- deners' Conference. It was unfortunate that the attend- ance ;ii the Gardeners' Conference held in Horticultural Hall, Friday evening oil last week, was so small, as subjects of vital importance to the craft were brought up for discussion. Martin Ebel, Secretary of the National Gard- eners' Association, was present, and gave a report on general conditions as seen from his office. Apparently the lack of help which exists in New Eng- land is to be found all over the coun- try. Perhaps that statement should be modified somewhat, however. It seems possible to get help if the estate owner is willing to pay the wages asked, which in most instances he isn't. The shortage of second men is es- pecially noticeable. In many instances head gardeners are doing much of the work which second men ordinarily per- formed. Laborers want wages which correspond to those paid by big indus- tries. Around New York a great many Italians are going onto the estates. Around Boston it is difficult to get them to go any distance from the cities. If they can live at home they will do garden work, but not other- wise, except in some cases where there are married men with families. One of the largest estates in eastern Massachusetts formerly kept from seventy-five to a hundred men. Now there are less than thirty on the place, and of course the grounds testify to the shortage, in spite of the superin- tendent's best efforts. Many estate owners prefer to keep a part of their greenhouses closed and to give up fur- ther development of their places at present rather than to pay four or five dollars a day for laborers. It seems to be a fact that the pay of laborers is getting too close to that of the head gardener to be relished by the latter. In many cases the head gard- ener's wages have not been increased to correspond with the general ad- vance. As was brought out at the confer- ence in Boston, there is great difficulty in inducing young men to make gard- ening their life work. The question of immediate wages has a greater in- fluence than future considerations. When an office boy can get ten dollars a week and any capable young man in a business house can expect to draw twice that in a short time, they are at- trai ted away from the greenhouse and the garden, even though the work in the towns may be much less congenial. country seems to be money mad and the garden craft suffers thereby. It remains to be seen whether the em- ployers will presently increase their appropriation and pay the wages asked to get the men or if they will be con- tent to run short handed until condi- tions change. From the present out- look the latter bet is the better one. A HEAD GARDENER'S IDEAS. Editor Horticulture: Nowadays, even the name "Garden- er" is "Taboo." We are "Superintend- ents"— and farmers and others wheth- er they have any professional ability or not come under the term. And so with gardening papers. Seemingly they have no use for the word. Some other name must do duty, the extreme being reached with "Ornamental Hor- ticulturists." There are very few native Ameri- can gardeners in the English sense — men who have served their time. In over 30 years as head gardener, I cannot claim to have trained a single American young man, and sent him out as a practical gardener. The American young man is un- willing to make any sacrifice for his training. He wants journeyman's pay at once. He gets it or quits. We have here a fine hardy herba- ceous plant garden, a splendid collec- tion of deciduous trees and shrubs, and the finest collection of rhododen- drons and coniferous evergreens to be found in any private place in the United States. Do any of my men spend a minute "during hours" or after, for study. No. Will any of these men take Horticul- ture. No. So there you are. Head Gardener. CLIMBING ROSES. Editor of Horticulture: Dear Sir — The Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society has at last put in their schedule a class for Climbing and Pillar Roses (Hurrah) which will please a good many of the growers of them, and they are increasing yearly. As they add greatly to the exhibit on account of their decorative effect let us hope they will be more sought after in the future. One of the reasons why they have not been recognized before was that until recently, there were so few va- rieties that bloomed in time for the June shows. Now, in a normal season, fifteen to twenty kinds can be picked from a collection of the right varie- ties. FOR BEDDING PLANTS OR CHRYSANTHEMUMS Call or Write W.W.EDGAR CO. WAVERLEY, MASS. TELEPHONE CONNECTION May 24, L919 II o RT I CULT UK E 497 There are fewer hybrid perpetuate and more hybrid teas and climbers grown than formerly, so these last two should be catered to, in order to have as good an exhibit as possible even to the extent of having the exhibition a week later than has been the custom. Let us hear from some of the grow- ers through your columns on outdoor roses of these classes. A. J. Fish. New Bedford, Mass. FINE SPECIMEN OF SCHIZANTHUS Thomas W. Head, superintendent of J O. Armour's estate at Lake Forest, 111., has grown some specimens of Schizanthus Westoniensis which have been greatly admired. The plant shown in the accompanying illustra- tion is six feet across and remarkably symmetrical. Mr. Head as president of the American Gardening Associa- tion has become well known. He has an enviable reputation for growing fine plants. The specimen being de- scribed were exhibited at a recent meeting and scored 98 points out of a possible hundred. PATENTS GRANTED. Copies of any one of these patents can be obtained by sending fifteen cents in stamps to Siggers & Siggers, patent attorneys, Box No. 9, N. I7. Ins. Bldg., 918 F St., N. W., Washington, E. C.i by mentioning Horticultube. 1,300,419. Convertible Planter, Bern- hart M. Langnes, Kenosha, Wis. 1,300,442. Cultivator, Frank Matou- shek, Colome, S. D. 1,300,596. Cultivator, William Henry Frashier. Achelstan, Ark. 1,300,767. Cultivator, William H. Phillips, Albany, Ala. 1,300,791. Fertilizer - Distributer, Far- ley D. Vanderbilt, Seneca Falls, N. Y., assignor to Marseilles Co., Mo- line, 111. 1,301,043. Agricultural Implement, Ed- ward J. Dougherty, St. Louis, Mo. 1,301,063. Plow, Otto E. Kopplin, Marion, Tex. 1,301,116. Cultivator Attachment, John Fertilizers for Florists' Use (I k at Analysis guarantee when buying and using fertilizers) AM. Means Nitrogen expressed in the form of Ammonia. A. P. A. la available Phosphoric Acid. B. P. L. Is Phosphoric Acid and Lime in combination, about 40% of the R.P.I,, consist of Phosphoric Acid, about one-third of wkloh is available to the roots of plants. SHEEP MANURE UNLEACHED: Am. V/z%, A. P. A. 1%. Pot. 2J/2%. (From Covered Pens.) The best top dressing for Carnations — 100 lb. bag, $3.00; 200 lbs., $6.00; 500 lbs., $13.00; Ton, $50.00. BLOOD DRIED GROUND: Am. 16%. Fine for Palms and Ferns— 100 lb. bag, $10.00; 200 lbs., $18.00; TANKAGE HIGH GRADE: Am. 9%, B. P. L. 15%. A lasting stimulant for Roses— 100 lb. bag, $6.50; 200 lbs., $12.00, Ton, $100.00. TANKAGE REGULAR GRADE: Am. 6%, B. P. L. 30%. 100 lb. bag, $5.50; 200 lbs., 10.00; Ton, $75.00. BONE MEAL: Am. 4%, B. P. L. 45%. Rose Growers and for composting — 100 lbs., $4.35; 200 lbs., $8.50; Ton, $68.00. BONE MEAL: Am. 3%, B. P. L. 50%. For general use and for composting — 100 lbs. ,$4.00; 200 lbs., $7.75; Ton, $55.00. NITRATE OF SODA: (Chili Saltpetre) Am. 18%. 25 lbs., $2.25; 100 lbs., $7.50; 200 lbs., $14.50. &rttjur fit, StoDtnngtou €o„ 3nc. 128 Chambers Street Seedsmen NEW YORK CITY BMflEBaEBIBaCHai^lM^M^MBM^^^M^M Edward Franklin, TJdall, Kans., as- signor to John F. Saye, Galena, Mo. 1,301,268. Cultivator Attachment for Harrows, Nathan B. Jarriel, Ohoo- pee, Ga. 1.301.442. Garden Implement, Hiyaku- matsu Ike, Buena Park, Calif. 1.301.443. Combined Harrow and Pul- verizer, Hiyakumatsu Ike, Buena Park, Calif. 1,301,520. Cultivator Attachment, Earl Stewart, Des Moines, Iowa. 1,301,540. Plow, William Wallace Cameron, La Crosse, Wis., assignor to La Crosse Plow Co., La Crosse, Wis. 1,301,555. Cultivator Attachment, Paul Gorton, Remus, Mich. 1,301,557. Cultivator, Fleming E. Greathouse, Terryton, Kans. 1,302,016. Caster-Wheel Lock for Ag- ricultural Implements, Harry S. Dickinson, Moline, 111., assignor to Moline Plow Co., 111. 1,302,141. Cultivator -Plow, Carl E. Dombrowsky, Norwich, Conn. 1,302,317. Cultivator, John A. Cowan, Kansas City, Mo. 1,302,348. Garden Tool, Joseph James Fleming, Boone, Iowa. 1,301,934. Greenhouse Construction, Chester P. Guion, Chicago, 111., as- signor to John C. Moninger Co., Chi- cago, 111. MICHELL'S PRIMULA SEED PRIMULA CHINENSIS (Chinese Primrose) % tr. pkt. tr. pkt. .Mi, hell's prize Mixture. An even blending of all colors. $0.60 $1.00 Alba Magnifies. White 60 1.00 Chiswick Bed. Bright red.. .60 1.00 Duchess. White, with zone of rosy carmine, yellow eye. .60 1.00 Holborn Blue 60 1.00 Kermesina Splendens. Crim- son 60 1.00 Bosy Morn. Pink 60 1.00 PRINULA OBCONICA GIGANTEA A great improvement over the old type, flowers much larger tr. pkt. I.i hicina. Pale lilac $0.50 Kermesina. Deep crimson CO l(n»fu. Pink 50 Alba. White 50 ASPABAGCS PLUMOSCS NANUS Northern Greenhouse Grown Seed 1,000 seeds.. $3.00 I 10,000 seeds. $25.00 5,000 seeds.. 13.75 | 25,000 seeds. 50.25- HENRY F. MICHELL GO. 518 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 498 HORTICULTURE May 24, 1919 RAMBLING OBSERVATIONS OF A ROVING GARDENER It was the writer's privilege last week to visit the Arnold Arboretum in company with several well-known nurserymen and gardeners, and to see some of the introductions made by that famous institution. One of them, an azalea, is one of the most promising plants which has been seen for a long time. It is unfortunate that it is saddled with the unpro- nounceable name of Schlippenbacbii, though it seems to have acquired the name in a fair enough way, having been given it in honor of a Russian admiral. F. R. Pierson, of Tarrytown, was in the party, and seemed much impressed by this plant. "You will have to give it another name, though," be said, turning to Mr. E. H. Wilson, "We can never put it on the market labeled 'Schlippenbachii' and expect to sell it." "Very well," said Mr. Wil- son, "call it, if you like, the pink Ko- rean azalea." Perhaps that is the name by which it will be known to the public in general. There is no doubt about its being popularized, for thousands of the seeds obtained by Mr. Wilson have been distributed It is understood that Professor Sar- gent, of the Arboretum, is to have at least a thousand of these azaleas planted on the 'side of Bussey Hill, where they should make a wonderful display. This azalea should appeal especially to New Englanders because of its hardy character. It thrives in Korea, according to Mr. Wilson, where the temperature drops to 40 degrees below zero. There is little doubt, therefore, about its enduring American winters. Speaking of the plan to plant out a thousand of these azaleas in the Arboretum recalls a remark made by Mr. Wilson which leads to the as- sumption that a special feature is to be made of all the hardy azaleas, na- tive as well as foreign. A splendid op- portunity presents itself, and there is no reason why in ten years from now the Arboretum should not have an annual azalea show such as will at- tract visitors by the thousands from all over the country. There is no space for a big massing of cherries or other flowering trees, and by using azaleas in the generous way indicated, the Arboretum will have something individual and distinctive. Apparently it is only by presenting some great smashing show of color that people can get attracted in large numbers to any public park or institu- tion of this kind. A big display of any plants, though, with the right kind of publicity, does draw the crowds, and many of the people who come find other things of interest. This is being demonstrated at Rochester, N. Y., where thousands of people go out to see the lilacs. When the acres of flowering cherries reach blooming size, they too will make a strong im- pression on the public mind. It is a kind of advertising which leads people to think of the place as a good one in which to live, and do business. It is a pity that more municipalities and park officials do not realize this fact. While people in general are fond of flowers, many of them have a curi- ous lack of knowledge concerning va- rieties, even those which are fairly common. One member of the Ar- boretum party remarked that he was conducting a special sale of old Ophelia rose bushes. They were go- ing at a low price and he was receiv- ing hundreds of letters, many of them asking if the rose could be supplied in different colors, if it were a climber, and so on. Doubtless, how- ever, he didn't mind answering these questions, absurd as they may have seemed to him, because each morning mail also brought a sheaf of checks. Evidently the discussion over gard- ener's wages still rages in England. One of the magazines across the water contained a particularly tart and read- able answer to the remarks of an em- ployer recently reprinted in Horticul- ture. He said: To a good deal of what "Landowner" says little exception can be taken; but when he proceeds to say that "outside kitchen gardening, it is practically non-productive or luxury labor," I feel that he is overstepping the facts. In the first place, how does "Landowner" assess the pleasure he derives from a well-kept flower garden? Does he place this as of no account? If so, then practically all the other labor he em- ploys must be set down in the same category. I do not know what form "Landowner's" recreation takes, but be it shooting, motoring, fishing, horse- racing, hunting, or indeed, any form of sport or pleasure, then not one of these can be claimed as productive in- vestments. Indeed, speaking generally, they are much more expensive than gardening, even if we confine the lat- ter to flower-growing and policy-tend- ing. As compared with the other em- ployes, the gardener has never come within sight of being adequately paid. Taken all over, his work is harder, his hours longed, and his responsibility much greater than that of any other servant. He has also to be much bet- ter educated than is essential for stablemen, gamekeepers, or even in- door servants. So why he has always been so miserably remunerated is a puzzle. "Landowner" is also in error when he states that "the labor (out- side digging) is not really hard." Let him put in a full day at a lawn-mower or with a scythe, and he will change his opinion; and there are numerous other jobs that demand considerable physical exertion. In the past it has only been the keen love of their pro- fession that has kept all the best of our gardeners at the work, and it is to be hoped that employers may now deal justly with a class which com- pares most favorably with any other trade or profession in the country,. AN INTERESTING METHOD OF GROWING SMALL VEGE- TABLES A vegetable gardener of North Mon- aghan, Peterboro, has introduced in his vegetable growing an interesting method which is said to be new to this section of the country, though used in some parts of the L'nited States. He has tried it for the past two years with considerable success. In planting carrots, beets, onions and radishes, his method is simply to plant in double rows instead of single rows. The seed is planted in rows four inches apart, with a space 16 to 24 inches between each double row. Twenty-four inches was used between the double rows of carrots to allow for the use of a horse cultivator. Each double row is weeded and thinned anglewise. The two rows seem to shade each other, and are less affected by the sun than the single rows, and it is this gardener's experience that he has secured better vegetables by this method than by any other he has tried. — The Canadian Florist. May 24, 1919 HORTICULTURE 499 AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. A meeting of the Executive Commit- tee of the Society, in conjunction with the Nomenclature Committee, was held at the Grand Hotel, New York, on Monday, May 12th. A memorial resolution in memory of the work and activities in the Dahlia world of the late J. H. Slocombe, New Haven, Conn., was presented and adopted. The members of the two committees, with all the officers of the Society, were constituted a board of judges to inspect and judge the new varieties of Dahlias planted this year on the So- ciety's Trial Garden, conducted by the Connecticut Agricultural College at Storrs, Conn. It was also decided that the day to be selected for the official inspection should be a Society day, when all members and friends would be welcomed at the Garden. A preliminary schedule of classes for the Fall Show, to be held under the auspices of the American Institute, in the Engineering Building, 25-33 Wejt 39th St., New York, on September 23, 24 and 25, was prepared and adopted. It was arranged that in all classes call- ing for decorative arrangements the use of other flowers, grasses, or foliage will be allowed to bring out the colors of the Dahlias, but Dahlias must pre- dominate. The matter of registration with the Society of names of new Dahlias was discussed at considerable length. It had been reported that duplication of names was becoming so general as to cause regrettable confusion in cata- logue discriptions. For instance, three varieties had been given the name of General Pershing, each different in color and classification. It -was de- cided to inaugurate a department of registration, which, it was hoped, would at least minimize this evil. Raisers of Dahlias are requested at naming time, to send to the Secretary a description of the Dahlia to be named, with the proposed name, and an application for registration. The application will be advertised, and if no objection should be received within a specified period the name selected would be registered. All Dahlias pre- sented for registration must be dis- tinct varieties, mere varietal differ- ences not being considered. The co- operation of local societies and horti- cultural organizations is to be solicited in this work, and in the case of an award of a certificate to a variety, it is to be recommended that the name of the variety be submitted to the American Dahlia Society for registra- tion prior to the issue of a certificate. Best Young Trees Xtttle Sree Jfacms, Framingham, Mass. Millions of Evergreen and Deciduous trees, all grades and sizes. 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Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Mnrray, 1617 Qrand Ave. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 21SS- 2141 Broadway. New York— A. T. Bnnyard, 418 Madison Ave., at 48th St New York— Dards. N. B. corner 44th Bt and Madison Ave. New York— O. Ave. New York— Kottmlller. 426 Madison Ave. and 40th St., also Vanderbllt Hotel. Omaha, Neb.— Hess St Bweboda, 1416 Farnum St. Philadelphia— F. M. Ross, 136 So. 52nd St., 13 So. 60th St., 212 E. Glrard Ave. Philadelphia— Chas. H. Qrakelow, Broad St. at Cumberland. Providence, R. I.— Johnston Bros., S3 Dorrance St Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons, 26 Clinton Ave. N. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber. 4826 28 Olive St St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson, Inc. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. — F. R. Pier- son Co. Toronto, Can.— J. H. Dnnlop, 8-10 West Adelaide St M Stnmpp, 761 Fifth 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 York— Thos. F. Qslvln, Fifth Ave., st 46th St ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Hemier Florists Telegraph Delivery AssectatUm NOTICE INITIALS. We have one store only THE J. M. ttASSER COMPANY, CLEVELAMB Euclid Avenue The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mall er telegraph erder fee •ay sjiiBsnilem, In any part ef the Deealalea. JOHN H. DUNLOP I-1S West Adelaide St. - TORONTO. OKI HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones 1601 ud L IMS 1415 Farnum St. OMAHA, NEB. PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. GRAKELOW EH Everything in Flouett Broad Street at Cumberland Th* Park Floral Go. B. E. GILL 1 6, President. E. P. N El MAN, Secretary. Member Florists' Tolosmph Delivery DENVER, COLORADO A Card This Size Costs only 90c. per Week on Yearly Order It would keep your name and your specialty before the whole trade. A half-Inch card costs only 45c. per week on yearly order. 502 HORTICULTURE May 24, 1919 TRY Horticulture's Advertisers FIRvST Before Looking Elsewhere Tell Them You Did So And They'll Reciprocate Get Bigger and Better Mail Returns From Your NURSERY CATALOGS by having them profusely illustrated and well printed. Us* the colors of nature on tho covers. To accomplish this, place your printing order in the hands of nursery catalog and color printing specialists who will plan your catalog, furnish all the illustrations and color plates, and charge but a fair price for the printing. Now is the time to place your order, as our capacity has its limits. Write right now. Estimates and dummies furnished without any obligation incurred. CAMPBELL-JOHNSON PRINTING CO. Tenth and Walnut Streets • • DES MOINES, IOWA PRINTERS TO THE NURSERYMEN OF AMERICA EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 - 21 Raaatead St., PailaMpkia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Seasonal Vanities if Col FImws Wkid Toothpac f.J. C0WEE, Berlin, M. Y. IMM. . sajM w,oeo...se.7s wm»i« tw. For sal* by d*a**n. GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E. G.HILL CO. Wholesale Florists RIOHMOND, IIMD. mentis* Herltealtar* wka wrltta*. MfMCHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 0— lg*M— ts Bwllatod Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 264 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MUCH. The House for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN ►£■— We are Wholesale Florists Doing U 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 Order* With Ut HENRY tVI. ROBINSON 4b 2 Wlnthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers ROSES, CARNATIONS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK Shipping order* have most careful attention always William F. Kasting Co. Wholesale Florists 56*8 570 WASHINGTON STREET ■ BUFFALO, N. Y. WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We hare a numerous clientage of New York City buyers and the aaaaaaai *a> easds omr supply. This Is espealaily true *f Bases. We bare erery facility sas abundant means and best returns are assured far stock consigned ts ns. Address Tear galpifti to UNITED CUT FLOWER CO. Inc. HI W. 28th St., NEW YORK D. J. Pappas, Pre*. New England Florist Supply Co. 276 Devonshire Street Telephones: Fort 11 ill 3169 and S13S. BOSTON, MASS. Open 6 a. m, to 7 p. in. When Writing to Advertisers Kindly Mention HORTICULTURE May 24. 1919 II O HTlCUIiTUfiE 5i Hi plNOLVPTot TUE VERT NEWEST AND QUICKEST METHOD OF DESTROYING WEEDS, GRASS AND OTHER GROWTH IN GARDEN WALKS, GUTTERS, TENNIS COURTS, DRIVEWAYS, ETC. TI1I9 fluid destroys weeds and other growth wherever applied, and Its effect on the ground prevents the growth of fresh ones for a year and thus saves a great deal of time and labor, as no cutting, hoeing or hauling1 away of the weeds la required. We manufacture the strongest line of DISINFECTANTS on the market. WEED Kl ER PINO LYPTOL CHEMICAL CO., 507 509 W. 19th St.. New York ■■■■M ImlsWsWsWIl CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. msi*k$ iEcflCIf ln^ Save your plants and trees. Jnst the thing for greenhouse and outdoor nae. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Tbrlpa, Bed Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mltea, 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. Believes mange. Dilute with water 30 to 80 parts. Vz Pint, toe. | Pint, 50e. i Quart, 60c. ; Vt Gallon. (1.50; Gallon, *2.50; S Gal- lon Can, f 10.90; 10 Gallon Can, $20.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY list S. 421 W. LirinftM St. Mttnwi. HI CONCENTRATED PULVERIIED MANURE ruliuitaed or Bhiwdded Cattle Manure Pulverised Sheep Manure The Flori&s' standard of uniform ten se order, ot write and freight rates. D RAN1TRE CO. rasa, (Hussar* The Receg-nlaed Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, tbrlps and soft seal*. Quart, 11.00; OsIIob. It. 90. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing: flowers, fruits and vegetables. Qnart, f1.0«; Gallon, **.oo. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the soil. Qnart, 11.00; Gallon, fS.M SOLD BY DEALERS. Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON. N. J. MOTHER'S DAY RESULTS. In Detroit, Mother's day business surpassed all previous records both in volume of business transacted and quantity of sales made. I can't say that the weather was ideal, because on Saturday it rained intermittently, it was also cold and blustery, in fact a very disagreeable day to look for- ward for business; Sunday A. M. It again looked dreary, but did not rain. The question arises, what was the cause of this great volume of business? Was it because of the wonderful senti- ment connected with Mother's day or was it some other agency? My belief is that sentiment played an important part, but without the aid of publicity, am of the opinion that Mother's day's business would not be one-half of what it is today. By publicity I don't mean only the advertising stunts pulled off by the various florists organizations. There is no question that the method of advertising adopted by the Detroit Florists is to be highly commended and was in part the means of this in- crease in business. The large banners used by the De- troit florist on the panels of delivery cars are a wonderful source of public- ity, they attract the attention of the public, where many other methods fail. Advertising in the daily press is be- yond question, the surest and best way to inform the public what we have to sell them, instill in your advertising matter a strong sentiment for Mother's Day, try and leave out as much as possible, commercialism, keep the sen- timent aglow and the public will more readily respond. What part did the F. T. D. play in this important cam- paign of publicity? Do you realize that a very large part of Mother's Day business was accomplished through the adaptability of telegraph service. I can safely say that this particular branch of our business increased at least 25 per cent and was the means by which the public expressed their senti- ment in distant places. The publicity given the F. T. D. service, was re- sponsible in a large measure for the healthy increase in Mother's Day busi- ness. The F. T. D. service should be more strongly advertised to enlighten the public, that it is just as easy to have a floral tribute delivered to any part of the U. S. and Canada as it is in your home city, when the florists can gain the public's confidence, that you can guarantee good service and give full value for money expended you will be surprised at the results. The exchange of remarks and com- ments, by the recipient of the gift as well as the sender are a splendid source of publicity. The F. T. D. has made splendid progress in the past eight years, the past year particularly has been a source of pleasure and gratification, as the gain in member- ship has truly made great strides. It proves that the retail florists through- out the country are beginning to see the light and that the F. T. D. service might be comparable or at least be called a New Era movement in the re- tail florists business. In order to advance this so-called New Era movement, it is necessary that the hearty co-operation of every member is placed at the disposal of the Association, a luke warm or a half hearted effort is not desirable, but the energy and push of a live wire is needed. The florists business is in its infancy or in the embyro stage if I may so term it, and all that is neces- sary is for everyone connected with our profession to get busy and to keep busy, not to allow your energy to retard into a state of legarthy. The F. T. D. office congratulates its members and co-workers for the splen- did results obtained. The Association is in a very healthy condition, financi- ally a* well as added strength and in- fluence. A I PERT POCHELON Sec'y. F. T. D. A. 504 HORTICULTURE May 24, 1919 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers Mew Address, 14* West tilth Ht.. NKW TOII Telophase*! KM*, 1M1, II ad lion Hqura. WM. P. FORD Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335, Farrago! Call and lnipect the Beat Establlsment In Um Wholesale Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS S3 WEST 28tk STREET NEW YORK CITY Ctnaifnmtnts Solicited r how rmrrma ■ t t*M WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer In CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 78th Street, New York 1elefftM,mb=mm-imt Madison Square RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST !<»•» WKST asth ST CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED rBOM{*o|j.AmeOT NBW YORK THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cut Decorative 11iiii|i»ssia Hlraeat Standard of Quality. Larreat Stock In America. WrtU far IUnstrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn'* Foramost and Beat WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE t First Class Market (Far mSH CUT FLOWERS m Willonghby Sfc Brooyym, M. 1 I. C. FORD 121 W*>«t 28th St., NEW YORK HIE ROSE.. FANCY WHINS A FaU Llae of ALL CUT FI.OWIB8. Telephone Ml* F«nvnL J. K. ALL N "A LBVOBK ISTSt WHOLRSiLB OVJWSSIOX TRADE PO« OTEa THlaTT TBABS " ROSES! I WANT ROSES! Have a demand for more than 1 oan supply. Rose Growers Call or Write- 118 West 28th St. NE>V YORK TELEPHONES Famcut 167 aad Ma* J. J. CO AN, Inc. Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Farr.gutP54i3 and 5891 Everything in Cut Flowers HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK WHOI SS-S7 '\Afa*s»'fc is— Mie Madison Saaar* MACKICsl L. IBth Straat Coailti DOLANSKY-McDONALD CO. Wholesale Florists S Winthrop Square BOSTON, MASS. Telephones, Fort Hill 3630 and 3631 CYPRESS GREENHOUSE STOCK PECKY CYPRESS STOCK HOT BD SASH Ask for Circular D and Prices THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER COMPANY NEPONSET, BOSTON DREER'S "Riverton Special" Plant Tubs The The nea hoops. No. 10 20 30 111 fin 60 70 Rlverton Tub Is Bold 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. Diam. Ea. Doz. 100 20 in. $3.25 $37.50 $287.50 18 in. 2.75 30.00 237.50 !.25 26.00 1.90 22.00 1.50 15.00 .95 10.50 .75 8.25 16 in. 14 in. 12 in. 10 in. 8 in. 195.00 168.75 110.00 77.59 62.50 HENRY A. DREER, «»« 40.00 20.00 20.0c 8.00 3.00 to 10. oc 3.00 to 8.00 60. .0 to 75.« 13.00 to to 20.00 12.30 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 5.00 3. OO 4.OO to to 3,00 1. 00 13.00 19. OO IO.OO IO.OO 6.00 4.OO 3.OO 4.OO 3.OO 2.00 •30 to ■IS 30.00 to 40.00 1.50 s.oo to 1.50 12.00 10,00 to 12 .00 75 -oo 50.00 to 60. GO WHOLES ALB FLOWER MARKETS — trade prices -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty, Special M " Fancy and Extra. " " No. 1 and culls.. . Russell, Hadley Killamey, Ward , Radiance, Taft, Key Ophelia, Sunburst Carnations Cattleyas- • Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Callas Iris- CINCINNATI May 19 Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Pansies Daffodils Calendula Stocks Wallflowers Mignonette Sweet Peas Violets Marguerites Gardenias Adiantum Gladioli ■ Asparagus PIu. & Spren. (icoBhs.) 30.00 30.00 8.0a 10.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 5.00 75.00 10.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.co 1. 00 2.00 10.00 33.00 60.00 4>o.oo 23.00 23.00 15.00 23.00 15.00 8.00 ICO. OO 35.00 20.00 8.co 8.00 15.00 1.50 4.00 3.00 8,00 8.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 1,00 15.00 50.00 CHICAGO May 19 BUFFALO May 19 PITTSBURG May 19 60.00 30.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 60.00 6 00 3. co 5.00 8.00 1. 00 3.00 3. CO 6.00 1. 00 4.00 1. 00 1 .00 • 73 25,00 1. 00 3.00 50.00 75.00 50.00 20.00 25.00 12.00 35. «o 15.00 10.00 90.00 15.00 15.00 4.00 S.'O 15.00 1.50 6.00 4.00 is. 00 a 00 8.00 3. co 3. OO 1.50 30.00 1. S3 8.00 100.00 40.00 30.00 3.00 I 2. CO 3,00 6. co 6.00 3.00 7*5.00 15-00 .800 1500 8.00 4.00 6.00 .40 s.oo 3. CO 3.OO 3.00 •75 I.OO I. OO 20.00 I. CO 50.00 40.00 15 .CO 20 .CO 1 3.00 12.00 I5.OO 7.OO 85.OO 20.00 IO.' ■ 35.00 IO.OO IO.OO IS- 00 1.00 5.00 3.00 6.00 5.00 a. 00 1.50 1.50 25.00 s.oo 35.00 to 50.00 62.50 42.50 6.00 12 50 10 8.00 to 6.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to ico. 00 to 2 O.OO tC to 20.00 to ic.co to 10.00 to 15.00 to 4.00 to a.oo te 3.50 to 75-oe 5*.oc 35. 00 17.00 15.00 13.00 20,0*2 10.00 125.00 25.0c 35. 00 35-00 is. 00 13. OO 33.00 6.00 4.00 5.OO to 3.00 to 4.00 I. CO to 3 CO • 73 to t.00 s.oo to 4.00 1.50 to 2.O. 60.00 to 75.00 506 HORTICULTURE May 24, 1919 CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS WHY* A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. )reer's Peerless! Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same lide. Can't twist and break the glass in 'hiving. Galvan- ized and will cot rust. No rigbts or lefts The Peerless Glazloe Point Is patented. No others like __ it. Order from your dealer^ ' or afreet horn us. W66. «>c. postpaid. HENRY A. DREER.I 714 Chestnut Street/* Philadelphia. for Bmitafti Blazing USE IT NOW F. 0. PlfflCE CO 12 w. mmmi WWYOM 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. of the small trees which flower here during the early days of May. Mains theifera from central and western China is closely related to Hall's Crab. It is one of Wilson's in- troductions through seeds sent to Veitch in 1900 and in 1907 to the Arboretum where it is now twelve feet high. It has upright, spreading, rather zigzag branches which are densely studded with short spurs which bear numerous clusters of flowers rose-red in the bud, becoming pale and almost white when fully expanded. In cen- tral China the peasants collect the leaves and from them prepare the palatable beverage which they call red tea. Prom this fact the specific name is derived. Malus floribunda, by many persons considered the most beautiful of Crab- apples, was introduced into Holland by Von Siebold in 1853 from Nagasaki. Japan. The place where it grows wild still remains unknown, although prob- ably it is one of the high mountains of Kyushu. Japanese botanists and nur- CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BULBS C. KEUR A SONS, HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St C ANNAS For the best Dp-to-Date Cannas, get new price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plllsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 35c; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY. Qalesburg, 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Strong rooted cuttings of Oconto, Har- vard, Glow, Razer, Polly Rose, Yondota, Helen Lee, Chieftain, Chrysolora, and all standard sorts. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Ready now. Order today. I. M. RAYNBR, Greenport, N. Y. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grlnnell. $10.00 per clump. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONBY, 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. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. GOLD FISH Gold fish, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarlnm, fish goods, nets, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT, Breeder, 4815 D St., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price list. OROUIDB HASSALL * CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgste, London, England. Catt- leyaa and Laello-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BBTSCHER. Canal Dover, O. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAGER & HTJRRELL, Summit. N. t. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for Immediate effect; also Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount Hlsssrllk Nur sery, New Rocbells, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM B. HBILBCHBR'8 WIBP WORKS, 264 Randolph St. Detroit, Ml<* OLAS3 FOB GREENHOUSES Our prices can be bad 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 Variek Avsa., Brooklyn, N. T. serymen confuse it with the Parkman Crab, and Wilson has not seen it in Japanese gardens. It is a broad, round- topped, treelike shrub sometimes twenty-five feet tall with stout branches and slender arching and pen- dent branchlets. The clustered flowers are white when fully expanded, rose- red in the bud, and as they open in suc- cession the two colors make a beautiful contrast. The fruit is about the size of a pea, yellowish or yellowish brown; from some plants it falls in the early autumn, on others it remains on the branches during the winter or until devoured by birds who are particularly fond of it. Several plants with per- sistent fruit are growing close to the Administration Building in the Arbo- retum, and during the winter are filled with numerous species of birds, includ- ing pheasants who are fond of these Crabapples. A hybrid between M. floribunda and perhaps .1/. cerasifera appeared in the Arboretum among a lot of seedlings of M. floribunda in 1883 and has been named M. Arnold- iana. It has the habit and abundant Bowers of If. floribunda, but the flow- ers and fruit are nearly twice as large. It is a handsomer plant than AI. flori- h unda and one of the most beautiful of the Crabapples in the Arboretum. Malus Sieboldii is another of the species introduced from the gardens of Japan into Europe by Von Siebold in 1S53. It is a low, dense shrub of spreading habit with the leaves on vigorous branchlets three-lobed, small flowers white tinged with rose in color, and small yellow fruits. A good speci- men may be seen on the left hand side of the Forest Hills Road. Von Siebold's Crab is really a dwarf form of a species common on the Korean Island of Quelpaert, and on the mountains of central Japan and Hokkaido, to which the name var. arborescens has been given. This is a tree often thirty feet or more tall, with ascending, wide-spreading branches, twiggy branchlets and minute fruit yellow on some and red on other individuals. Although the flowers are small, they are produced in immense quantities, and this species has the advantage of flowering later than the other Asiatic Crabapples. May 24, 1919 HORTICULTURE 50*3 THE CUSTOMERS' INTEREST FIRST This is the basis of the Kroeschell standard. And this principle makes the Kroeschell policy the most liberal of all in the Greenhouse Boiler business NOT CAST IRON A KROESCHELL is the key to fuel economy Kroeschell Bros Co., 466 \V. Erie St. CHICAGO THE KROESCHELL POLICY We make every kind of boiler but it is our policy to supply only the type of boiler best suited for the conditions. You get the highest boiler value NOT CAST IRON No More Troubles Install Advance Ventilating Equipment. The one operator that gives entire satisfaction. Our green- house fittings are second to none and service is our middle name. Get our catalogue for ready reference. ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. We carry a stock of Permanite at all times. 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 SIOGERS & SiCGERS PATENT LAWVBRS Box f, National Union Building Washington, D. O. Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. O. KAINS Lecturer on Horticulture, Columbia University Few practices In tbe 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 tbe 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. Tbe 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 tbe 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 1b 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 inches. Cloth. Net. S2.S0. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 141 liaaii Sit.. Boataa. Hut 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/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 HORTICUL- TURE at publisher's price, $1.50. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer St., Boston, Mass. >Ofi HORTICULTURE May 24, 1919 Were You Ever Dunned 9 Did some mean (?) florist confront you with a bill long past due and demand payment? Or did some authorative (?) florist •who has been trying for months to get you to make a settlement write you one of those "must have the money" letters? And didn't you feel that his action was just a little drastic, when as a matter of fact you, no doubt would have done just as he has done — tried to collect to protect your business? Just — stop and think. Put yourself in the other fellow's place. Were you then and are you now justified in letting the other fellow wait? When he tendered you credit on the basis of his confidence in your ability to pay PROMPTLY? Now think it over again and if you have held up that last bill — better send a check or draft — right now — and make the other fellow happy. You'll feel much better yourself. It is really to your advantage. PAY PROMPTLY and keep paid up S. A. F. & 0. H. Credit and Collection Committee. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXIX MAY 31, 1919 No. 22 THE NEW POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRISTMAS GOLD NOVEMBER PEARL BECKY McLANE THE NEW SINGLES MRS. E. M. HORNE MOLLY WHITMORE PEGGY BULKELEY THE NEW ANEMONES VOLUNTEER PINK LADY AND THE NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM GOLDEN MISTLETOE Are our offerings of the year 1919 A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. WINTER-FLOWERING ROSES We have a limited Btock of some «»f the leading: varieties of winter-flowering roses, which we can supply as long as unsold) as follows : ROSALIND (A Glorified Ophelia) This variety originated with us three years ago. It is a sport ,,1' Ophelia, and is identical with that variety in babit of growth, hut bae al least one-third more 1 >*-t ;> 1 h. The particular value of Rosa- lirnl lies in its exquisite coloring. From bright coral in the bud, the color changes t" apricot-pink, and finally in the fully developed Bower to a beautiful shell-pink. We still have a tew thousand plants in semi-dormant condition —stock that we carried over in cold houses during the winter. These plants an. in fine shape for planting out at once. They can be shifted into 4 - in. pots and used for later planting. This is good, strong Btock, ready to make a strong growth. Plants from '.".-inch pots, $16.11(1 per 1011; $150.00 per 1000. Extra strong, heavy plants, 3M: and 4-inch pots, ready for immediate plant- ing, $30.00 per 100. SILVIA (Yellow Ophelia) Long ami pointed in the bud. which are a beautiful sulphur- yellow, changing to creamy yellow, and finally in the fully developed flower to pure waxy white. Very large flower when fully developed. resembling Silver Moon, showing the same pronounced cluster of yellow stamens in the center. Extra strong plants, SVfe-inch pots, ready for immediate planting, $30.00 per 100. In addition to Rosalind and Silvia, we can supply the following: FRANCIS SCOTT KEY. HOOSIKR BEAUTY, SUNBURST, DOUBLE WHITE KII.I.ARNEY, KILLAKNEY BRILLIANT. MIGNON and RICHMOND. Strong plants, 234-inch pots $12.00 per 100 Strong plants, 3'A-incli pots 25.00 per 100 F. R. PIERSON, Tarrytown, N, Y. For the June Girl Peonies in all their splendor, pinks, (dark and light) redH, and whites of the newer ami hcitcr varieties. $4.00, Sli.no and $8.00 per 100. $35.00, $80.00 and $00.00 per 100. SWEET PEAS Sweet Teas, splendid quality, $1.(50, !S'.'.»0 and $3.00 per 100. Everything Id Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Supplies. BUSINESS HOURS 1 A. M. to 5 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ""■•&■;.*,. o1 Philadelphia NEW YORK 117 W. 28th St. PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow St. BALTIMORE Franklin & St. Panl St*. WASHINGTON, 1216 H St., N. W. Geraniums We suggested last season about this time that orders be placed for the coming season, some heeded this suggestion and had Geraniums to sell this spring, others put off ordering until they were ready for them therefore did not have any to sell. Can you give any reason why they will be more plentiful next season than last? We can give a number of reasons why they will not. We are booking for the wise ones now at $25.00 per 100. the price will not be any less, perhaps more. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND Send for Catalogue Cash with Order .Mi) TIORTICULTT 1!E May 31, 1919 GET VALUE Buy Your Flower Seeds by Weight Farquhar's Trade Catalogue lists this way BETTER VALUE FARQUHAR QUALITY R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON, MASS. We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farm at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations in every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all In charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynef Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue 166 Chamber of Mf« Bldg., Boston, Mas* CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., J. BOLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Growers and Seed Distribu- tor* for One Hundred Years WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGS To Market Gardners sad Florist*) Pratt and Light Su., BALTIMORE. MD STUMPP & WALTERM. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, CORP. 47-64 Nortb Market Street BOSTON, MASS. BURNETT BROS. Seeds, Bulbs, Plants Etc. 92 Chambers St., New York Write for our Illustrated Catalog W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AKO BULBS Horticultural Sundries 1436 W. 23rd St., NEW YORK GARDEN SEED BEBT, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADI8B snd QARDBN PBA 8BBD In Tariety; also other items of the short crop of this past season as well as a full Una of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82De» St.. NEW YORK and ORANGE. CONN Register your name for our Wholesale Catalogue of FRENCH and HOLLAND BULBS Ready Shortly Also PERENNIALS for FLORISTS, ask for Special Prices. J.M.TH0RBURN&C0. 53 Barclay Street Through to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY KELWAY 8 SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS (personally selected strains) WHOLESALE ONLY Write for Special Price*. Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. When writingto Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture Special Gladioli Order AMERICA $22.00 CHICAGO WHITE S0.0O HALLEY 24.00 FRANCIS KING 22.00 NIAGARA 85.00 8CHWABEN 36.00 AMERICAN BULB CO. 172 W. Wabash Are., CHICAGO, ILL. Poinsettia Stock Plants CALIFORNIA GROWN Early and Late Flowering Type $4.50 per (I. iz. $7.60 for 25, $25.00 per 100 CARNATION and 'MUMS R. C. CANNA ROOTS GLADIOLI BULBS Seasonable Plants, Bnlbs and Seeds. Ask for Complete List of Varieties and Prices. Satisfaction Guaranteed ROMAN J. IRWIN 106 Wert 28th Street - ■ NEW YORK Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BLUE LIST OF WHOLESALE PRICES MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOR PROFIT Cyclamen Seed-Giant Strain Salmon Kins, White. Bright Pink, Bright Keel, Delicate Pink, $9.00 per 1000. Supberb Red and Delicate Salmon (Trize Medal Winners), $17.50 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 50 Park Place NEW YORK CITY THOMAS J. GREY COMPANY SEEDS, BULBS AND IMPLEMENTS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Reseleeted Strains in Seeds. Improved styles In Implements Catalogue upon application. 16 So. Market Street BOSTON, MASS, May 31, 1919 HORTICULTURE Ml E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Ave. IUVl.NUTON. K. J. Nephrosis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 loch pots, extra hemrjt 933.00 per hun- dred ; 6 lneh, 976.00 per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, niumimu. BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSBYIIEN, FLORISTS, PLANTESS RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY W* are snbaeriber* to th. Nanirjmw'i Fond for Market Development, alee "H»j It With Flower*" Publicity Cauapalsa. H. HEISTAD LANDSCAPE GARDENING ROCKPORT, ME. ENGLISH IVY Per 100 Extra long and heavy 6-inch pots $60.00 Extra long and heavy 5-inch pots $40.00 Extra long and heavy 4-inch pots $25.00 Lighter grade 4-inch pots $16.00 DELPHINIUM BELLADONA in 000 nice plants, 2Vi In., per 100, J7.00; 1,000, $03.00; nlsa.sonie good 3 In., per ' 100 $15 00; anil a number of other fancy sorts In tbe New Gold Medal Hy- brids, Hue 3 In. stock, per 100, $15.00. tei^_ _ C. U. LIGGIT, bos B«uftin B.dE Philadelphia, Pa. IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that U well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES WhoU^U and Retail NORfTH ABINOTON, MASS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED NEW CROP, CLEANED, LATH-HOUSE GROWN. NOW READY TO SHIP. 1,000 or more seeds $300 per 1,000 25,000 or more *eed* *1.*0 per 1,000 5,000 or more seeds 1.76 " 60,000 or more seeds lJO 10,000 or more seed* 1.60 " Delivered free anywhere In United States or Canada upon receipt of remittance. McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers Street, New York D V Page Page Advance Co 531 (' h i 1 d s, John Alexander, .1. K.512 Lewis 512 Allen, .1. K 512 Clarke. D. Sons.. 524 A rican Bulb Coan, J. J 528 Co ".in Cooke, Geo. H...524 American Pores- Conard & Jones. 512 try Co 512 Cowee, W. .1 526 Anderson, s. A. .525 Craig Co., Robt.511 Aphine Mfg. CO. 527 Danker 524 I'.armws, II. H..512 P"da , ....524 Hay Stat.- Nur- Dolansky & Mc series 511 donald . 528 Bobblnk & At- "'•'','■■ "; }■,, '-'-- kins 511 Dunlop, John H.525 Boddington Co., Dysart, R j12 Inc., A. T 521 Bolglano & Son. 510 Edwards Kidding Boston Floral Box Co 520 Supply Co 528 Elm City Nur- Breck, J. & Sons.510 series 512 Breltmeyers, J. i. Sm"* ," V "\""koc Farquhar, R. & Budlong, .1. A... 520 j 1qq _-jq Bunyard, A. T..524 Fen'gar,' E."w.'..511 Burlington Wil- Ford m <• 527 low Ware Co. .524 Ford. \v. r !j2N Burnett Bros 510 Fromcnt, 11 E..528 Bur] \v. A. & Co 5W Galvin Tbos. F.525 Gasser Co., J. M.525 Carter's Tested Graham & Son. S Is. Inc 510 A 525 Page Grakelow, Chas. H 525 Grey & Co., T. .1.510 Gude Bros. Co.. 524 Hart. Geo. B 520 Heistad, II 511 Heutz & Nash. . ,526 11,-ss & Swoboda.525 Hews & Co., A II 530 Hill Co., B. G...526 Hill. D. Nursery o> 512 Howard, W. D..512 Johnston Bros. 510 Casting, l'. Co Kelwny & So Kervan Co. . . Kimble Bros. ELroeschell Br Kuebler, W, I Kottmiller . . . 526 IK) 532 527 524 Lager & Hurrell.512 Lemon 1 >il Co.. .527 Liggit, C. V 5U McCarthy & Co. N. F 512 532 McHutchison Co.511 Page Marshall, W. E. & Co 510 Michell, H. F. Co.521 M 1 c hi g a n Cut Flower Ex 526 Murray, Samuel. 524 National Nur- seryman 512 New Eng. Flor- i-r Supply Oo.52fl N V. Botanical Gardens 512 Xiessen Co., Leo.526 Nolan. T. J 524 Palmer. W. J. & Son 25 Park Floral Co. 525 Parshelsky Bros.530 Penn tbe Florist. 524 Ptnnock S. S. Co 509 lino - Lyptol Chemical Co. ..532 Pierce Co., F. 0.530 Pierson, A. N....509 Plerson, F. R...509 Pulverized M a - nure Co 527 Page Randall Flower ] Shop 525 \ Heed & Keller. . .52S Reidel & Meyer. 528 Reid, Edw 526 Renter. L. .1. Co.512 Bice & Co., Je- rome B 510 Robinson, Henry M. Co 526 Robinson, II. M. & Co 526 Roehrs, J. Co.... 512 Roland. Tbomas.525 Boss, F. M 525 Sheridan, W. F. .528 Siebrecht, Geo. C.528 Slggers & Sig- gers ,:'l SkidclsUy. S. S. & Co 510 Smith, Elmer D. & Co 512 Smith. W. & T. Nursery Co. ..523 Smith, The Flor- ist 524 Smith .V FettelS Co 525 Smyth, Win. J.. .525 Page Stearns Lumber Co., A. T 528 Sti ip, G. F M.S24 Stumpp & Wal- ter 510 Thorburn, J. M. & Co -'I" Totty, Chas. H..512 United Cut Flow- er Co. 28 Vincent, R., •Tr-„„ & Sous Co 508 Wants, For Sale. etc Ji;1 Warhurton -< Weber, F. C 525 Wilson -'21 Wood Bros 525 Woodmont Nur- series 01* W lruli. S. I>. .V: Sons 3.0 Young. A. U 527 Young, John ...528 Zecb S Mann 526 /.inn the Florist. 525 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS by advertising your goods in the Horticdltore Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 512 HOETICULTURE May 31, 1919 FERNS Per 100 Per 1000 Hustons 2% Inch W.00 (60.00 BOOSEVELT8 ... " 6.00 50.00 WHITMANI " 6.50 $5.00 1VHITMANI COM- PACTA " 8.60 66.00 VEBONA " 6.60 56.00 T I 1> IH,. I It " 6.60 65.00 Stock all sold until June 1st. Order either direct or through 3. 8. Skldelsky & Co., Sole Agents Philadelphia, Pa. HENRY H. BARROWS, WHITMAN, MASS. CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS MADISON, IM. J. NEW BEGONIA MRS. M. A. PATTEN (DARK PINK SPORT OF BEGONIA Glolre de Chatelaine.) TM| iport of the well known Chatelaine Is a beauti- ful shade of dark pink, bordering on a brilliant scarlet, which is even more in- tense when planted out In the summer. As easy to grow at Chatelaine, Identical In every respect except color. Strong, vigorous grower. 2 In. pots, $15.00 per 100. Delivery May 1919. L. J. REUTER CO. Plant Brokers S29 Waverly Oaka Road, Waltbam, Mass. DAHLIAS Send your want list of Dahlias to THE DAHLIA KING, who is listing 400 of the best varieties for cut flowers for retail catalog trade. The largest Dahlia grower in the world. J. K. ALEXANDER Cast Brldgewater Massachusetts CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. 1DE1AN, MICH. VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberls Thonbergtl, Hydrangea PanJenlata, Welgela, Bplreas, etc. Ask for complete list of QAK BRAND SHRUBS. To. AVONARD & nETI WEST GROVE VJOWES CO. IJffJ PENN..U.S.A. MJkmt rrU. ttm. Ami.. Wiim. Tio-rm. Wt *rt twbicriblrs te tk$ Nurstrynttn s Fund f*r Morktt DcvfUfmtmt ROBERT DYSART UUU1BD PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple- method* of correct ac-**aatlBa' eapoeaaUy adapted for fiorlata' aaa. BOOKS wAT.Awmrn AND ADJTJI 40 8TATE STREET . BOSTON TaWpaaaa Mala H Julius Root-irs Company F» l_ A IM TS IN/1 E IM Orchids, Conservatory Plants, Novelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Finest Stocf^ m America for Trade or Privmte Requirements RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY IBOLIUM al- i The New UinnV DDIU£T I- Ibota x Oval- Hybrid tlJlriUI rnlftl folium) TO BE SENT OUT IN THE P \ I.I. OF 1919. Introdnoers of Box-Barberry. i Elm City Nursery Co., WOODMONT NURSERIES, Inc., New Haven, Cl. j Best Young Trees Xittle ilree jfarms, Frarningham, Mass. Millions of Evergreen and Deciduous trees, all grades and sizes. Write for Price List Firs, Junipers, Arbor-vitae, Pines, Spruces, Maples, Ash, Oaks, Lin- dens, Elms, etc. IA] American Forestry Company A ^C' 15 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. '^p' NURSERY STOCK Fruit and Ornamental Tree*, Shrwb*, Small Fruits, Clematis, Kr«cgr**«s and Koim. Write for Trade List W. I T. SMITH COMPANY, Giuva, N. Y. We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fond for Market DereJepMeat HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOB OVER HALF A CMTttT Small, medium and large ilaea anpallaa Price Hat saw ready THE D. HILL KURSBIY GO. Krercreea gpcelallata. Unl Ormn la Amerloa BOX 415. DCKDM, IIJU RHODODENDRONS, MAGNOLIAS, HARDY ROSES, BOXWOOD, all shapes Send for Catalogue n. f. McCarthy & co., i 12 Arch Street, Boston, Mass. Chrysanthemum Cuttings Major Botinaffon. Chas. Razor, Oconto, Pacific Supreme and Chrysolora, ready April let, $2.50 per hundred. Also, Extra Strong Cuttings of Car- nation Matchless, $20.00 per thousand. W. D. HOWARD MILFORD, MASS. Jim illinium;. ■ mm IIIIIIHIIIIMIMIIIIIIIIIIIIMJIIHIIIIII1I1IIIIIIIII1IIMI'- GLADIOLI New Trade List Ready JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. FlowerfleM, L. I., N.Y. ORCHIDS We grow and sell nothing bat ORCHIDS. If yon 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. ( INSTRUCTION IN GARDENING ( I Practical instruction la offered In I = vegetable, flower and fruit gardening, = | greenhouse and nursery practice, to- = | gether with lectures, laboratory, field | = and shop work in garden botany, zoo- = = logy, pathology, landscape design, soils, = = plant chemistry and related subjects. = = The curriculum is planned for the f = education of any persons who would f 1 become trained gardeners or fitted to | = be superintendents of estates or parks. | = Students may be admitted at any time. § I Circulars and other Information will 1 | be mailed on application. I The New York Botanical Garden I 1 Bronx Park NEW YOKE CITY 1 '.HUlllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIHIIIIMrillllHIIIIIIIillllllMIIIIIItlHIIIIIIItlllllllltlllltllllli- When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE National Nurseryman The oldest and best established journal for nurserymen. Circula- tion among the trade only. Pub- lished monthly. Subscription price $1.50 per year. Foreign subscrip- tions, $2.00 per year. In advance. Sample copy free upon application from those in the trade enclosing their business card. National Nurseronan Pub. Co.,i* HATBORO, PA. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXIX MAY 31, 1919 No. 22 THE GENTLE ART OF BEING ON THE JOB Ol'llil- A successful business man is the one who can keep aboul one lap ahead of the public in its likes and dislikes. Tin's is perhaps just another way of saying that a good business man is the one who keeps his finger on the pub- lic pulse. It applies to the florist perhaps more directly than to men in many other lines of business. It means being alert to every tendency and quietly coaxing it along or giving it a gentle push in the right direction. • lust as a ease in point may he cited Henry Peon's -Memorial Day appeal to the relatives and friends of the boys who served in the great war across the sea. Of course Mr. Penn had plenty of wreaths and other memorial emblems, but not satisfied with these he de- vised a special floral tribute particularly adapted to this year when the great war is just coming to a close and all the American people are hoping for a permanent peace. The design was 36 inches tall and 30 inches wide. It took the form of a letter V, and bore the word "Peace." It was made of prepared leaves and water proof mental flowers arranged in an artistic way, the flowers not being put on so lavishly as to produce a garish effect. The design sold for $12 up and naturally there was a big demand. This is given simply as an example of the way in which enterprising, progressive flor- ists meet special occasions. Of course it is only one of many such examples. The florist who is constantly on the job makes a point of thinking out something spe- cial for all unusual occasions. One of the good plans is to get out a well designed folder which can be distributed to a select list of customers. The writer remembers of one such folder issued by a Kansas City firm on Thanksgiving Day in which the beauties of chrysanthemums on the Thanksgiving day table were illustrated by colored pictures with appropriate descrip- tive text. On such Folders it is possible to recommend various combinations of (lowers as gifts, at Christmas, New Years, Easter or on birthdays. Every good salesman knows how easy it is oftentimes to interest a customer in some plant or axrangemenl of plants which he had not thought of buying, but which appealed to him or her. as the ease mighi lie. when brought before the eve. What can be done in a personal way in the stores can also he done to a large extent by properly gotten up folders, the illustrations being of the greatest importance. A pic- ture will often do much more than text alone. Many a florist has increased his business to a Bur- prising extent by his attention to window displays, not only on holidays but on occasions of local importance. Several florists, For example, had windows which were heartily appreciated at the time the boys were coming back from France. The suggestion of flowers under such circumstances brought customers who would not otherwise have thought of buying. There is no room here, of course, for a treatise on this general subject of getting and holding business. But there is no dovrbt of the fact that in these days of keen competition the florist who wins out is the one who is learning under the stimulus of new conditions the gentle art of always being on the job. A Long Lilac Season Beginning with the Chinese Syringa pubescens, and ending with that other Chinese species, Syringa villosa, or perhaps with the tree lilacs which come later still, the display may be carried over many weeks. S. villosa is fairly well distributed. It makes a fine round-topped bush, and its late flowering habit adds much to its value. It should never be planted for its fragrance, though, for truth to tell, the odor is far from agreeable. It is quite contrary with S. pubescens, this being one of the sweetest of all known lilacs. It is a tall shrub with small leaves, and short broad clusters of pale, lilac colored flowers. While not striking- ly handsome, it is very highly valued for its early flowering habit as well as its pungent and delightful fragrance. Un- fortunately it is not readily propagated, for it. never pro- duces seeds here and cut- tings do not strikes as easily as those from most other lilacs. Among the other excellent lines which would seem well worth a place in gardens are S. Luteee, red violet; S. Wolfii, violet purple; S. Waldeck Eousseau, pink: S. Toussaint Louverture, red purple; S. Maurice de Vil- morin, lilac colored; Congo, dark red purple; Macros- taehya. pale pink; Marliensis pallida, pale pink: Justi, pale blue; Ludwig Spath, red purple. The Arboretum experts consider that the last named, with Philemon, which it much resembles, are the hand- somest lilacs with dark red purple flowers. Marie Le- graye still holds first rank as the best of the single white flowered lilacs. Some French white flowered lilacs have been introduced in recent years, but have not been grown in this country long enough for their value as garden plants to be determined. 514 HORTICULTURE May 31, 1919 HORTICULTURE EM ,1,1,-1,, ,i by William J. Stewart in 1904 VOL. XXIX MAY 31, 1919 NO. 22 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING COMPANY 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. EDWARD I. FARRINGTON, Editor. Telephone, Beach 292 ADVERTISING BATES: 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 <2U 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, $1,110; 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 of March 3, 1879. There was never such a Memorial Day Memorial Day before. Never was the demand so insistent. Never did prices rule so high. The florists have worked hard. They are tired, but they are happy. And yet in the rush of trade, they have not overlooked the significance of the day. They realized the tinge of sadness it brought to many hearts and the feeling of warm patriotism which it. inspired. It was a day hallowed by two wars. Returning soldiers by the thousands helped observe it. They appreciated what it meant. They have a keen remembrance of the days when death rode always close at hand and when life was what a 17-year-old member of the Prairie Di- vision has depicted it in these lines: Did you ever eat with your plate in your lap, With your cup on the ground at your side. While cooties and bugs of species untold Danced fox-trots over your hide? Did you ever sleep in a tent so small That your head and your feet played tag? Then shake, old man, you're a pal of ours. For you've followed the same old flag. We have been wanting to write some sound A lot of editorial expression on the value of adver- sense tising, but while we were nibbling our pencil point and trying to get our ideas allowing, a fellow by the name of E. F. Mclntyre just went ahead and did the thing in rhyme, the Walt Mason kind. It was published in Brooklyn Life and about all we can do is to print it over again. So here it is: There was an old geezer and he had a lot of sense. He started up a business on a dollar-eighty cents. The dol- lar for stock, and the eighty for an ad. brought him three lovely dollars a day, by dad ! Well he bought more goods and a little more space, and he played that system with a smile on his face. The customers flocked to his two-by-four and soon he had to hustle for a regular store. Up on the square, where the people pass, he gobbled up a corner that was all plate glass, lie fixed up the windows with the best that he had and told them about it in a half page ad. Mr soon had 'em coming and he never, never quit and he wouldn't cut down on his ad-, one jit. And he's kept things humping in the town ever since, and every- body calls him the merchant prince. Some say it's luck, hut that's all bunk — why. he was doing business when the times were punk. People have to purchase' and Geezer was wise — for lie knew I he way to get 'em was to advertise. • in. another page there is a brief account of Florists' a Massachusetts florisl who was victimized credits |,v ;i bad check artist. Tins SOrt of flim- llam game is being worked all over the country, and florists seem to be among the most likely victims. At least special attention is paid to them. Without doubt the florists need to reform their whole methods of extending credits. As it is now. anybody can enter the store of a retail florist and have flowers charged. Oftentimes collecting the money proves to be a difficult operation, and the number of instances where cash is paid on checks larger than the amount of the bill is much greater than might be commonly supposed. All too often these checks prove to be bad. Then the florist is out some real money, besides wasting a lot of time on floral pieces that cannot be delivered. This sort of thing must be remedied, and it is time for more concerted action in all of the large cities. It is claimed that, florists have a larger proportion! of bills which cannot be collected than business men of any other kind. It is amazing to learn how large in the aggregate losses from this source are. Some of the more progressive concerns are now putting special men on the job of re- vising their credits and trying to get this end of the business down to some sort of a workable system. Prob- ably the employment of a first-class accountant at regu- lar intervals, as suggested by Mr. F. H. Palmer in the article published by Horticulture last week would help to clear up this matter. At any rate, flori-ts must pa\ more attention to the credit end of their business unless, they are fond of working for nothing. The Lilacs Apparently there is no diminution in the poplarity of the lilac. It takes first place in public esteem while in bloom, and the newer varieties as well as some of the Chinese species are being sought for the adornment of Large estates. Perhaps there is no better place in the world to make a study of these newer kinds than in the Arnold Arboretum, in Boston, for the collection there is remarkably complete. Of course all the lilacs shown are not in commerce as yet, but many of the better va- rieties are being propagated and sent out by nurserymen here and there. Much yet remains to be done in this direction, though. It must be admitted, however, that the number of lilacs worth growing is not a very long one. One of the chief points to consider is the possibility of having a very long season by choosing kinds which flower at dif- ferent times. May 31, 1919 HORTICULTURE 515 THE EVILS OF INDISCRIMINATE GRAFTING. This morning I visited a most inter- esting garden and almost the first plant pointed out to me was a fair- sized specimen of Viburnum Carlesii, which cm examination proved to be V. Lantana, i. r. stock. Shortly after the owner drew my attention to a pur- chased plant purporting to be the rare yellow-flowered American Magnolia (M. cordata). It proved to be in en- tirety M. Vobus, a Japanese species which had been used as stock. All who have to do with hardy ornamental plants of a woody character are famil- iar with the evils arising from indis- criminate grafting, and nurserymen the world over have much to answer for in this matter. I frankly admit that the art of grafting is a necessary part of the nurserymen's craft, but the mischief is that it is overdone. In all too many cases it is adopted because it is a rough and ready method of quickly producing plants of a salable size. In the case of the red-flowered Dogwood, many Roses, certain hy- brid trees, double-flowered Cherries, Peaches, Wistarias and occasional sports which the desire is to perpet- uate, grafting (or budding) is the best (in some cases the only) method of propagation. But when it is applied to all ordinary woody plants it is a most pernicious method. It is a few years since all our Lilacs were grafted on the Privet or on the common Lilac, but thanks to the fact that the gardening public are awakening to the resultant evils and disappointments the demand for Lilacs on their own roots is bring- ing about their general propagation by cuttings. It is now known that nearly every kind of decorative shrub and tree may be rooted from cuttings, and this is the proper mode of propagating them. A few of the more obstinate may be increased by layering. Species in the main come true from seeds and not nearly enough seedlings are raised, especially of such things as Pines, Firs, Spruces, Douglas Fir, Kalmia, Azaleas, native broadleaf Rhododen- drons, Blueberries, Cotoneasters and the like. The objection usually made is that this method takes too long, but this is not always in accordance with the facts. Anyone visiting the Arnold Arboretum can see shrubs in variety from five to ten feet high and as much through grown in ten to twelve years from the sowing of the seeds; also trees from fifteen to twenty feet tall of the same age. At half this age they were salable plants. Again, where grafting (and bud- ding) is necessary, as in the notable case of fruit trees, all too little atten- tion is paid to stocks. In point of fact if there is one subject about which we are more ignorant than another in the science and practice of gardening it is that of the proper stock on which to "work," this or that. Those who grow Tree Peonies know the evil aris- ing from the Japanese method of graft- ing them on the strong growing form with magenta flowers and have dis- covered that the satisfactory plants are those "worked" on the herbaceous peony. In Europe it has been found that on certain stocks certain plants may be grafted or budded, but it does not necessarily follow that these are always the best and especially for the American soils and climates. A sys- tematic inquiry into the proper kinds of stocks is a pressing need and one that state colleges and other institu- tions where horticulture is taught ought to direct more of their energies. In the case of ornamentals nurserymen in general would assuredly do well to graft only the few which cannot me propagated otherwise and supply more and more kinds of plants on their own roots. E. H. Wilson. ATTLEBORO FLORIST VICTIMIZED Howard W. Vose, florist of Attle- boro, is looking for a stranger for whom he cashed a $115 check, and is also on the search for some one who wants to purchase two large floral pieces valued at $35. Mr. Vose reported to the police that a man entered the store and ordered two floral pieces, one a large wreath of roses marked "Mother," and the other a piece of roses to be sent to 87 Emory street. The man gave the name of Frank Moultre. He returned a half hour later, saying that he had been in- formed at the bank here that if Mr. Vose would indorse his check for $115, payment would be made. Mr. Vose did as requested and the strang- er cashed it. Later, when Mr. Vose went to de- liver the flowers, he could find no such address as given. He was sus- picious and reported to the police, who investigated at the Boston bank on which the check was drawn, and found that no such person as Frank Moultre had an account there. Mr. Vose figures his loss at $150 plus the time he spent making up the floral pieces. The police have a de- scription of the man— Bosfon Herald. SHRUBS NOW BLOOMING AT THE ARBORETUM. Attention is called to the plant of the Chinese Honeysuckle Lonicera Sy- ringatha in the collection of Chinese Shrubs on Bussey Hill, which is now- covered with its small colored and violet scented flowers which have not before been produced in such profu- sion. The arching stems, small leaves and fragrant flowers make this one of the most charming plants blooming this spring in the Arboretum. Many other Honeysuckles are flowering now in the Shrub Collection, and on the right-hand side of the Bussey Hill Road. Here is a good opportunity to see how Bush Honeysuckles of the Tartarian type and its hybrids can de- velop into great shapely bushes when they are allowed sufficient space in which to grow. The earliest Rose to flower in the Arboretum this year is R. Ecae, a na- tive of Afghanistan and Turkestan; it has erect stems, leaves with small, very lustrous leaflets, and pale yellow flowers not more than an inch in diam eter. The first flowers of R. Hugonis, R. omeiensis and R. cinnamomea are also opening. R. Hugonis has not be- fore in the Arboretum been so full of flower-buds, and to any one interested in roses will well repay a visit. WHITEWASH FOR FLORISTS. Florists in using a whitewash often desire one that will not rub or wash off readily. The following formula is said to furnish a whitewash of this character: Two pounds of ordinary glue is dissolved in seven pints of water. Then six ounces bichromate of potassium, already dissolved in a pint of hot water, is added. Stir the mixture well and add sufficient whit- ing to make of the usual consist- ency. Apply in the ordinary manner as quickly as possible. This dries in a short time, and by the action of light is converted into a perfectly insoluble waterproof sub- stance, which does not wash off even with hot water, and, at the same time, does not give rise to mould growth as whitewash made with size often does. It may be colored to any desired shade by the use of a small quantity of any aniline dye or powdered coloring mat- ter. Once applied, it is said to last for years. The addition of a small propor- tion of calcic sulphite also increases its antiseptic power considerably. 51G HORTICULTURE May 31, 1919 We met him recently in Philadelphia, and it was an enjoyable meeting. G. C. WATSON. PHILADELPHIA. P. Joseph Lynch noted as a great rose grower in Pennsylvania and In- diana, and now a prominent statesman in the Hoosier county, has been in our midst for a few days — accompanied by the secretary of the governor of that great commonwealth. Mr. Lynch takes his latest honors very modestly and would rather talk of roses than of national affairs. He feels that we are just on the start of a new era of splen- did development in horticultural pur- suits and that all the wonderful feats in that line during the last fifty years will be as nothing compared with what the next ten years will accomplish. James Killgallon, of the Pennock Co. ribbon dept., is back from France looking hale and hearty and about twelve pounds heavier. Many officers and men of his regiment were killed or wounded but the Good Preserver that looks after the destinies of mor- tal men had some other fate in store for our brave Jim and he is back among us once more without a scratch. To all these boys life must look a much more serious proposition now than it did when they went off as callow kids to face the Great Adven- ture. A year of such experience de- velops character quicker than ten times that time in ordinary life. So we raise our hats to them as man to man now, instead of in the old atti- tude of man to boy. Douglas Earl, another of our wai- heroes is also back home again. We met him at 9th and Chestnut St. on the 24th. He had just been down to say howdy to his old friends at Dreers and was on his way to the ancestral castle at Doylestown where his mother and other members of the family re- side. He traveled with his father in Europe about one week, and enjoyed it; but did not feel like going with him to South and Central America Recent visitors include the follow- ing: Will Redder, Wilmington, N. C; Percy B. Rigby, S. S. Pennock Co., N. Y. City. Samuel S. Pennock, ex-president of the American Rose Society, has a fine collection of roses at his home in Lansdowne. He reported in bloom, on May 23rd, Red Radiance, Daily Mail (Mae. Heriot), and Pauls Carmine Pillar. The earliest of all to bloom in his collection is Rosa hugonis, which comes in ahead even of Harrisons Yellow, and is already done blooming. Mr. Pennock is also very proud just now of a fine specimen of English Haw- thorne which is in full bloom and the delight of all beholders. Those who wish to communicate with P. Joseph Lynch, chief clerk of the Supreme Court, State of Indiana, should address him at Room 17, State House, Indianapolis, Indiana. He is still head of the Heller Bros. Co., at New Castle, Ind., and the Dingle & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa., but the surest way to reach him promptly is at the address above noted. If being a good politician means having one's ear close to what the community thinks — and acting accord- ingly— the Republicans who have now mounted the U. S. mustang, have an excellent opportunity to make them- selves solid, by quashing quarantine 37, and dishing the Democrats. Have you got that — you fishers for a good bite? Brother Mann of Illinois thinks suffrage means something for his par- ty. Nothing to it. The women will al- ways vote just as their hubbies vote. Henry Cabot thinks he's got Woodrow on "the parliament of man, the feder- ation of the world" which Tennyson dreamed of. Nothing to that either, for the Republicans. It will go through anyhow. But — dish the Democrats on quarantine 37. That's the slogan. There's an issue really worth putting up a fight for. C. U. Liggit has moved into larger offices in the Bulletin Bldg. — from 325 to 303. This evidence of prosperity for a new and enterprising concern is a pleasing indication to Mr. Lig- git's hosts of friends. Banking hours: as usual, 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. Business hours: "there aint no such animile," which means that Mr. Liggit is on the job any hour of the day or night. The report is current around these parts that he never sleeps. And some of the doubting Thomases have their doubts about his going regularly to church on Sundays — where it is rumored folks go to sleep — occasionally. John Walker of Youngstown, O., is located for the present with his broth- er at Linwood, Ocean Heights, N. J., and if any Hughey Dougherby wants to communicate and have a grin with him over old-timer from Shackamaxon street, in the seventies, from the soap business to the Isle of Pines in the present century, that's the place to reach him. Same old jolly. Ha, ha! MASSACHUSETTS. The greenhouses and office former- ly occupied by Macklin, Somerville avenue and White street, Cambridge, have been leased by Henry Curtis, a florist of Beverly. The premises are being renovated for his use. Robert Groves, the fern dealer of Adams, is making extensive altera- tions on his property on Grove Hill. Mr. Groves recently bought two lots adjoining his property from the Waters estate and is having a new en- trance way constructed by Contractor D. S. McGrath. An automobile bearing a Maine num- ber plate crashed into the rear of a wagon owned by the Casey Florist Company of Melrose. The wagon was overturned and the driver, Louis Har- ris, was thrown to the street but es- caped uninjured and maintained con- trol over the horse. The wagon was considerably damaged. Last week the Boston florists con- tributed almost 100,000 carnations, American Beauty roses and bouquets of sweet peas to the Salvation Army drive. Volunteer flower girls sold them for the benefit of the army. The florists of the city subscribed to a fund which was turned over to the Salvation Army later in the week. William Prince of Waverly will as- sume the duties as manager of the Hanover greenhouses June 1. J AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIA- TION. The thirty-seventh annual conven- tion of the association will be held in Chicago, 111., June 24-26, at the Ho- tel Sherman, the first session opening at 10 o'clock a. m. Reservations should be made as soon as possible on account of the number of other con- ventions. Notice is hereby given of a proposed change in the by-laws, adding the fol- lowing sections: No appropriation of money shall be made from the treasury of the associa- tion until the sum to be expended has first been referred to the executive committee for their consideration and recommendation. Proper provision and distribution of our badges requires as many names of those who expect to attend, as pos- sible, in advance of the convention, so please fill out and return the inclosed card as soon as possible but by June 15th at the latest. C. E. Kkndel. Secy. May 31, 1919 HORTICULTURE 517 "NEARING A CRISIS." Editor Horticulture: Your editorial under the above far- fetched caption, and your but thinly veiled slurs on the head gardeners in the vicinity of Boston, is, to say the least, in exceedingly bad taste, and I am surprised at your attempt to mis- judge the members of our profession. Your statement that the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society is losing ground amongst flower lovers and the general public is a regrettable fact. The exhibition of May 17 came at a time when gardeners were rushed to the limit trying to accomplish a nor- mal amount of work with depleted forces, and how many employers are there who would countenance or sug- gest them making an exhibit? We have an excellent list of trus- tees, some of them owning large es- tates, others large florist establish- ments; not one of them made an ex- hibit even when appealed to as they were in some cases. Why not criticise them? Are you aware that there have been excellent exhibitions held in Bos- ton within the past eighteen months which no member of this trustee board attended? That at a fine flower show only last February one member came out to see it? I believe the trustees have an idea that one or two large shows a year should be held and the small ones all be eliminated. I do not accept your opinion that "there seems to be a very general feeling that it would be better to have fewer shows, etc.," on the contrary the present policy of the powers that be is largely the cause of the general apathy shown towards the society's shows. The cutting off of the summer exhibitions, once so strong a feature in Boston, is the best way to alienate the great army of amateur cultivators, for at these shows are to be found the plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables which they can grow, while at the larger and more impos- ing exhibitions only those possessing greenhouses are in the running, these being held in late fall, winter and spring when little or nothing from out- doors can be had. The directors were warned last year that exhibitions would be very in- ferior with all premiums eliminated, and the small pittance allotted to flow- ers this year, which by the way are all to be from outdoors, effectively cur- tails the the extent of such an exhibi- tion as the one referred to in your editorial. The policy of the Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society in holding ten to fourteen exhibitions yearly all through the Civil War period made its hold still stronger on the general public and I cannot but think that the course adopted during the European War compares not unfavorably with that of over hall a century ago. You state that a "conciliatory atti- tude" is desirable to bring about "har- monious relations." I am unaware of any who are nursing "grouches;" per- sonally I have never been averse to stating where I stand, and the socie- ty's interests are and have been very near and dear to my heart. You are exaggerating conditions as they are, but your criticism unjust and biased as it appears to be, will not have been in vain if it shows the necessity of a more "conciliatory attitude" between the officials of the society and its mem- bers, and a return to the old demo- cratic policies which made it strong and respected years ago, and I would parallel your query "Have the head gardeners of estates around Boston deliberately determined to boycott these shows?" with another one; "Have the trustees and other estate owners, around Boston deliberately de- termined to boycott these shows." What I would like to see and what we ought to have is one or two meet- ings a year when the society and its policies can be discussed from all angles, in a calm and dispassionate manner by the membership at large. Such get-together gatherings would clear away the miasmus of aloofness and suspicion which unfortunately ex- ist today, and with a more harmonious feeling better exhibitions would come as surely as light follows darkness. W. N. Craig. Faulkner Farm, Brookline, Mass. a competition for twenty-four pods of peas, twelve best strawberries and the best vase of outdoor flowers, not an annual or a shrub. Harky Goodwin, Cor. Sec. NASSAU HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. There was an unusually large at- tendance at the regular monthly meet- ing of the Nassau County Horticultural Society, held at Pembroke Hall on Wednesday evening, Vice-President Frank Watson, presiding. Thomas Richardson was elected an active member and six petitions for membership were received. Decision was reached to hold a rose show some time during the month of June, and all arrangements are left in the hands of the executive commit- tee. A tulip show was held in connection with the meeting and a fine collection of buds were on the tables. The Dar- wins were exceptionally fine, consider- ing the inclement weather. The next meeting of the society will be held on Wednesday, June 11, at 7 o'clock in the evening. There will be HOW BOSTON FLORISTS AIDED THE SALVATION ARMY. Three thousand dollars' worth of cut flowers, representing many varieties and all contributed by Boston florists for the benefit of the Home Service Fund, were auctioned off around "Belleau Wood" (formerly Liberty Court) on Boston Common last week, the sale lasting several hours. Benjamin Jacobs of the advertising department of the Boston Post served as auctioneer and his first sale brought in $50 in cash. This sale was a cluster of American Beauty roses and the pur- chaser was Mrs. Edwin A. Shuman. Later another bunch brought a similar amount and there were a number of sales at $20, $10 and $5. Hundreds of lots were disposed of at from a quarter dollar up to the $5 figure. About 10,000 flowers were donated and their value at retail prices was $3,000. COMING MEETINGS. Chicago. — American Seed Trade As- sociation, annual convention, June 24 to 26. Secretary, C. E. Kendell, 216 Prospect Ave., Cleveland, O. Chicago — American Association of Nurserymen, convention, Hotel Sher- man, Chicago, June 25-26-27. Charles Sizemore, Louisiana, Mo., Secretary. Detroit, Mich.— S. A. F. and O. H. Convention at Acadia Hall, Aug. 19, 20, and 21. Secretary, John Young, 1170 Broadway, N. Y. City. Hartford, Conn. — Conn. Hort. Socie- ty, fall flower show, Sept. 9, 10 and 11. Secretary, Alfred Dixon, Wethersfield. Conn. New York City. — The American In- stitute and the American Dahlia So- ciety, exhibition of dahlias in the En- gineering Building, 25-33 West 39th St., Sept. 23 to 25. William A. Eagle- son, 322-324 West 23rd St., Secretary. San Francisco, Cal. — Dahlia Society of California, Fall show at the Palace Hotel, Sept. 4, 5 and 6. Toronto, Can. — Canadian Hort. Ass'n convention, Aug. 12. 13, 14 and 15. PATENTS GRANTED. 1,303,264. Seed-planter. Harry S. Dickinson, Moline, 111., assignor to Moline Plow Co., a corporation of Il- linois. 1,303,427. Wheel Plow. Benjamin B. Wallace, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., as- signor to Moline Plow Co. a cor- poration of Illinois. 518 HORTICULTURE May 31, 1919 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMEN- TAL HORTICULTURISTS We are entering June with less than one-half of our required fund of $100,- 000 subscribed. It is quite obvious that we must speed up the campaign. Are our clubs and other organizations doing as much as they might? Why cannot they put on a "publicity night" occasionally, and thus arouse a local interest in the campaign. Any club, or organization that is willing to do this, can have the assistance of our committees, who, out of their mem- bership, will supply speakers who can intelligently present the subject and meet any discussion. All that is nec- essary to do is to notify the secretary of the requirement, and the speakers will be forthcoming. There are sixty or more organizations of florists in the country, but few only have, so far, made a push for the campaign fund through a "publicity night." We ought by this time to be a long way towards our goal. Thousands of florists throughout the country have, as yet, given the fund no support what- ever. As a subscriber said the other day, "What must be the feelings of those who have not subscribed when they see our superb advertisements in the magazines. They must, indeed, be hard shelled if they do not immediate- ly send a contribution to the sec- retary. They know that certain of their trade brethren are providing the campaign ammunition, and they should be proud, rather than otherwise, to contribute. As has been said scores of times, the money collected is wholly expend- ed for publicity for flowers. As fast as sufficient is collected for a maga- zine crusade, one is planned and put into execution. But we should keep continually at it, there should be no lulls. It is just as important that our slogan "Say it with Flowers" be seen everywhere in summer time as in winter. People have birthdays every day; it is estimated that there are daily about 20,000 in a city like New York, and, naturally, they occur in summer as well as at any other time. Our committees have prepared a plan of campaign for the summer, and are putting it into execution. We have to place our magazine advertisements well ahead of publication dates, con- sequently the committees sometimes are called upon to anticipate income. This is not fair to them, but, Mr. Non- subscriber, you are at fault for this condition. Of course, you know that you intend to make a contribution, and would do it in a minute if you received a personal call for it. Will you not dispense with the necessity for this, and send to the secretary forthwith whatever you wish to contribute. If you would first like to see a list of sub- scribers, one will be sent to you upon request. Subscriptions Received The following subscriptions have been received and are in addition to those previously announced, annually for four years, unless otherwise stated: William Hied. Mobridge, S. D $25.00 Ovvasso Floral Co., Owasso, Mich. (1 yr.) 25.00 Gooilbrail Floral Co., Mobile, la. (Add. Sub.) 5.00 E. C. Marshall, Kennett Sq., Pa 5.00 W. G. Perrine, Berkeley, Calif 2.50 Dayton Floral Co., Dayton, O. (1 yr.) 50.00 R. H. Iirackney, Three Forks, Mont. (1 yr.) 5.00 John A. Koelker, Toledo, 0 5.00 Baumparten Florist, Milwaukee, Wis. (Add. Sub.) 10.00 Greenwood Carnation Co., No. Mil- waukee. Wis. (1 yr.) 50.00 Andrew Christensen, Stoneham, Mass. (Add. Sub.) 5.00 R. L. Isherwood, Chillicothe. Mo 10.00 The Following Were Received by I*. J. Renter B. A. Snyder, Boston, Mass $50.00 A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. ..20.00 N. E. Florists' Supply Co., Boston, Mass 25.00 Aubrey Pembroke, Beverly, Mass. (Add. Sub.) 15.00 $307.50 Previously reported $36,213.00 Total $36,550.50 John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York. May 24, 1919. LANSDOWNE FLOWER SHOW. The Tenth Annual Flower Show of The Lansdowne F. S. A. will be held in the auditorium of the 20th Century Club at Lansdowne on Saturday, June 7th, 4 to 10 p. m. Admission free. Prizes are offered in 55 classes of roses, 15 classes of peonies, 46 classes of hardy garden flowers, 4 classes or- chids and 11 clases miscellaneous. There are 14 classes for vegetables and fruits and 6 classes for children under 15 years of age. Altogether a very interesting proposition, and it shows why this Lansdowne affair has become one of the leading local events in this community. Prize schedules can be obtained by addressing C. Wil- fred Conard, secretary, Lansdowne. Delaware Co., Pa. EVERGREENS AT BARGAIN PRICES Not for years if ever will there be another opportunity, probably, to buy evergreens so cheaply as at the pres- ent time. A great amount of Dutch stock has been sent to this country and is now in the market. The Mont- rose Nurseries, recently established in connection with the Montrose Green- houses, at Wakefield, Mass., has a wonderful collection of material from across the water which is being sold at bargain prices because of the fact that it came in too late to be disposed of when the market was at its best. The nurserymen do not like to carry- over so large an amount of evergreens, and for that reason extra inducements are being offered. There would seem to be an usual opportunity for public parks as well as large private estates to make liberal purchases. While planting of this sort has not been done very freely during the last few years, many plans are being laid for the in- creased use of evergreens in the near future. The owners of the Montrose Nurseries say that they will be very glad to have people go out to see the plants in the fields, even if they are not in the mood to buy. They make a fine showing. There is one whole field devoted to Parsons' rhododen- drons. Another field is filled with evergreens of every description. The Montrose Nurseries may be reached by trolley from Wakefield, or by train, stopping at the Montrose station. NEW YORK STATE. The Rev. Edmund M. Mills, presi- dent of the Syracuse Rose Club, has been invited to aid in the organization of a rose show at Rochester for the purpose of promoting intercourse and discussion between rose growers and helping them to correctly name and identify their roses and to discover those best adapted for growing in this country. NEW ENGLAND. Ground has been broken for a new greenhouse to be built by Mr. I. S. Hopkins, a florist of New Haven, Conn. Miss Beatrice Tower has resigned her position as stenographer at the Bay State nurseries, North Abington, Mass. May 31, 1919 HORTICULTURE 519 ROCHESTER. In an effort to stimulate interest in rose growing, also promoting inter- course and discussion between rose growers and helping them to correctly name and identify their roses, also those best adapted for growing in Rochester and vicinity, a meeting was held May 23rd with Chas. H. Vick, chairman. Kev. Edmund M. Mills, president of the Syracuse Rose Club, gave an illustrated lecture on Rose Gardens, Rosarians and Roses on the Coast. The following rose growers are interested in the formation of a Roch- ester Rose Club; Campbell Baird, Win. D. Ellwanger, Frederick Barry, Park Supt. Calvin C. Laney, Mrs. Samuel P. Moore, Mrs. F, A. Whittle, C. B. Og- ston, and Chas. H. Vick. Alberts, the Florist, is showing some very fine dahlias. There is not much change for the past week in market conditions. Roses of good quality are plentiful and car- nations are meeting the demand. Sweet peas are in abundance and clear easily at low figures. Snapdragon, Spanish Iris, Delphinium, Baby Gladi- oli are good sellers and a few good Darwin tulips are seen. Candytuft, mignonette, calendulas and Easter lilies are plentiful and of good qual- ity. NEW YORK. A most attractive floral display is now being shown, at Bloomingdale's Cut Flower Department. Manager Warendorff has quite a novel idea. The window is all decorated in dogwood, and a bride and bridesmaid are shown walking back and forth with various bouquets. The models are alive and very attractive, and the bouquets are of artificial flowers, showing the range in price to be made up in natural flow- ers. It is the talk of the neighborhood and well deserves it. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK. There will be an exhibition of flow- ers by this society on June 7th and 8th in the Museum Building, New York Botanical Garden. Premiums are offered for peonies, roses, flowering shrubs and trees, and herbaceous plants. Schedules are now ready for distribution, and will be sent on ap- plication to the secretary, George V. Nash, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, N. Y. City. George V. Nash, Secy. OBITUARY. Elmer S. Norris. Elmer S. N'orris, a florist of Round Lake, N. Y., died suddenly last week. He was born in East Schodack, Rensselaer county, in the family home- stead, forty-seven years ago. He was a teacher in that locality for about ten years. Four years ago he purchased the Peterson greenhouses on the west side, Round Lake, and had continued the business until his death. He is survived by his wife and one sister, Mrs. Ira Sagendorf of West Sand Lake. Alexander B. Lamberton. Alexander B. Laberton, former president of the old Park Board of Rochester, and later park commission- er, died May 24, aged 80 years. Al- though he had been in failing health, his death was a shock to his many friends. Mr. Lamberton was born in Ireland but came to this country as an infant and acquired his early educa- tion in the New York public schools. He later studied at the University of Rochester and in Auburn Theological Seminary. He was appointed a mem- ber of the Rochester Park Commission in 1894, and was elected president in 1902. The position paid no salary, but Mr. Lamberton devoted practically all his time, giving the city the benefit of his extensive experience. On June 11, 1910, there were unveiled two handsome medallions of the two presi- dents of the Rochester Park Commis- sion in Genesee Valley Park, the late Dr. E. M. Moore and Alexander B. Lamberton. These memorials form a permanent record of the great service done by the two men most instrumen- tal in providing Rochester with the finest park system of any city of its size in the United States. CHICAGO. The amount of stock which came into this market the past week was larger than could be handled to ad- vantage by the local trade, and ship- ping orders, large though were, could not move all that the daily shipments placed in the hands of the wholesalers. The result was that the week end found great concessions in prices, which cleaned the counters of roses and some kinds of miscellaneous flow- ers. Many growers have their roses almost off crop, and the supply of these flowers for the big day just ahead is not likely to be nearly large enough to meet the demand, and the shortage will equal that of Mothers' Day. The bright weather has hurried on the crop of carnations also, so the supply of these will be wholly inadequate to the orders now in. This makes mis- cellaneous stock of especial importance and it is much to be regretted that the dry summer of last year and the late frosts of this spring have together re- duced the crop of peonies one-half. Sweet peas promise to be abundant and the quality is good. Quantities of lilacs are now coming and seem to sell readily. There is a good showing of snapdragons and tulips and a fair supply of lilies, while the smaller flow- ers like daisies, pansies, sweet alys- sum, etc., are seen in large quantities in many of the stores. The homecom- ing of the 33rd or Prairie Division on Tuesday is to be celebrated with a lavish use of flowers, which will clear the market and while it will tend to further reduce the supply for Memorial Day it will leave the freshest cuts for the buyers for that day. BOSTON. Boston market conditions were ex- cellent all the week, most of the stock selling easily. Carnations and roses were in great demand and the market was cleaned up. About the only flow- ers which were in over abundance and not in demand are single stocks. They were hard to sell. Darwin tulip have been the best outside offerings. Some lilacs have been seen but did not sell well and dealers discouraged the send- ing of them in. Last Saturday the members of the North Shore Horticultural Society visited the Arnold Arboretum. They drove to Boston in twelve automobiles and were shown about the grounds by Mr. Judd of the Arboretum staff. The members of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston visited Faulk- ner Farm, Wednesday afternoon, at the invitation of the Superintendent, W. N. Craig, and were greatly pleased with the gardens, especially the rock gardens. Mr. Craig has been particu- larly happy on his selection of plants and their general arrangement. No little enthusiasm was exhibited over the handsome appearance of these gardens. Mr. Craig has made a wide reputation for his knowledge of plants and his skillful use of them. It was a great pleasure to inspect the grounds over which he has super- vision. Mr. William Anderson of the Bayard Thayer estate at So. Lancaster has been undergoing treatment at the Brooks' Hospital in Brookline for a few days. His illness is not serious and he expects to be back home the first of the coming week, which will be good news to his many friends. 110 RTIC ULTU It E May 31, 1919 MEETINGS OF NEWPORT GAR- DENERS. William MacKay of Newport, R. I., a visitor at the gardeners' conference in Boston, reported that the members of the National Association of Garden- ers, residing in the vicinity of New- port, meet regularly once a month. A chairman and secretary have been ap- pointed and the activities of their meetings are reported to the secre- tary of the national organization. He believed that similar action by mem- bers of other communities would ma- terially aid the co-operative move- ment between the national associa- tion and the members at large. It was recommended that the Na- tional Association at the annual con- vention should adopt some plans which would provide recognition for local branches such as the Newport movement. THOMAS J. GREY WRITES FROM CALIFORNIA. South Pasadena, Cal., May 13, 1919. Dear Friends: — Here we are at last, feeling fine after our running around the country. This is a beautiful country with every- thing in bloom. The roses are beyond description and all other plants, flowers and shrubs fully as good. Sweet peas do wonderfully well here. Things are as high or perhaps a little higher than in Boston. I have attended their Spring Flower Show and it was grand. A number of things are new to me. The rose show was good but small compared to Boston's show. There were but few exhibitors, so the competition was not very sharp. Mr. William Shields, an old gardener friend of mine, formerly with Thomas W. Lawson, of Egypt, found me at Hotel Rosslyn in Los Angeles. Noth- ing would do him but I must come to Pasadena with him and stop with him until I found a suitable place. The same day we found just what we wanted, so we are nicely situated. A few days later, he and his wife and Mrs. Grey and myself went in his car to Santa Barbara, 115 miles, to see Billy Donald. Frank McDermott and Percy Vincent, all Boston gardeners. They have fine positions here. They wanted me to stop with them all sum- mer. The road from Pasadena to Santa Barbara is the finest I ever drove over, and the view on all sides beautiful. Mr. Grey Among the Sweet Peas Mountains hundreds of feet high, ocean and valley are enchanting. There are orange, lemon, grape fruit, walnut and olive groves, thousands of acres in a rich valley in a high state of cultivation. You will find enclosed a snapshot taken by Mr. Shields, standing by a bank of sweet peas run- ning up a tennis court fence, taken April 19th. The day before there were sixty hunches of fifty each cut off. They were the finest I ever saw. I often think of you and Boston. After all, it is God's country. We are hav- ing much foggy weather, nights and mornings, although the days are bright, sunny and warm. Love to all. Yours truly, Thomas J. Grey. ered them with the soil, bending them under it as we do with our raspberries Through the summer we have to tio the vines of the Loganberry carefully to wires stretched between cedar-posts, for otherwise they sprawl badly over the land. These posts are five feet high and near enough together to keep the wires taut. The vines grow be- tween two rows of them. The Loganberry multiplies from canes growing from its roots. It does not sucker like the blackberry nor grow from the tips of its branches rooting into the soil like a black raspberry. To renew the vine the roots should be taken up and separated like the roots of most perennials broken apart. Care should of course be taken to see that each portion of the vine to be re- set has a good root starting to grow. We believe that the Loganberry can also be propagated from cuttings — a method which we have not had occa- sion to try. The berry is rather coarse to be used for a desert at the table, but It makes a good preserve. It is picked with its core like a strawberry or blackberry instead of with the hallow crown of the raspberry. A bit of the stem comes off the vine in picking the berry as it does with the strawberry. If one has plenty of room in one's garden the Loganberry is worth grow- ing as a new variety. Some people especially enjoy its flavor. We con- tinue to cultivate it at Hillcrest. M. R. Case, Hillcrest Farm, Weston, Mass. THE LOGANBERRY IN MASSACHU- SETTS. The Loganberry was at first thought to be a cross between a rasberry and a blackberry as it has the characteristics of both these vines, but as wild varie- ties of the Loganberry have been found on our Pacific coasts it is now known to be a distant species. We have grown it for several years at Hillcrest Farm. The Loganberry is a hard vine to winter as it requires careful covering After the extreme colds of the winters of 1917 and 1918 we had little fruits from it but the vines lived. We cov- THE SUBURBANITE. It was the busy hour of four, When from a horticultural store Emerged a gentleman, who bore — 1 hoe 1 spade 1 wheelbarrow-. From thence our hero promptly went Into a seed establishment. And tor these things his money spent— 1 box of bulbs I lot of shrubs 1 package of assorted seeds He has a garden under way, And, if he's fairly lucky, say, He'll have about the end of May — 1 nasturtium 1 radish 1 pot of mignonette. — Cartoons Magazine. May 31, 1919 IIORTICULTUHE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE TO VISIT THE ARNOLD ARBORETUM. To the Board of Overseers of Har- vard College: — Your Committee appointed to visit the Arnold Arboretum has the honor to render its report. Founded in 1S47, the Arboretum, which has been managed with intelli- gence, energy and economy, has estab- lished a world wide reputation and at- tained an influence which is remark- able when it is remembered that it Is the work of one generation and that it is still controlled by the man to whom it was first entrusted by the Corporation. The $100,000 given to the University by the trustees under the will of James Arnold of New Bed- ford to establish an Arboretum has been Increased by the generosity of friends to more than $700,000, and In addition to the income of this endow- ment between twelve and thirteen hun- dred thousand dollars, including the money contributed by the City of Bos- ton, have been spent in the establish- ment and scientific activities of this department of the University. To Mr. Arnold's trustees an arbo- retum was a collection of trees able to support the climate of eastern Mass- achusetts and they probably did not realize that their gift was to make pos- sible in less than fifty years a scientific establishment with few rivals in its particular field and one of the best known departments and chief orna- ments of the University. The collec- tion of trees and shrubs arranged for convenient study in its outdoor muse- um is already the most important in America. The Arboretum is equipped with a library of forty thousand books and pamphlets and a herbarium of nearly two hundred thousand speci- mens. By its explorations, principally in North America and eastern Asia, undertaken for the discovery and in- troduction of unknown plants, it has increased the knowledge of trees and introduced into the gardens and parks of the United States a large number of trees and shrubs before unknown in them. We are told that the collections which the Arboretum has brought to- gether make it the best place in which to study better facilities for the scien- tific study of trees that can now be found in America. by the collections is already too crowded, and large additions of land will be needed for it in the near future for the proper display of the new trees which are constantly discovered or may be created by the art of the hybridiser. A larger endowment is needed now and much more money will be needed from time to time in the future if the Arboretum is to meet the increasing demands which are made on it. The Arboretum is national in the scope of its work. It has been as ac- tive and successful, for example, in supplying new trees and information about them to planters in Illinois or California as in its efforts to improve the parks and gardens of New Eng- land. It is fair, therefore, that finan- cial support for it should be as nation- al as its activities. Your Committee feels, therefore, that it is its duty to appeal to persons interested in trees in all parts of the country to help it improve this department of the Univer- sity and to increase its usefulness. An immediate and pressing need of the Arboretum is the land, about six- teen acres in extent, between South Street, Jamaica Plain, and the Dedham Branch of the N. Y., N. H. & H. Rail- road, the property of the President and Fellows of the University. This land is needed by the Arboretum for its large collection of poplar and wil- low trees for which it has now no proper or suitable location. Poplar trees are valuable, for they are the only trees of large size which can be successfully grown over thousands of square miles in the drier regions of the United States. Opportunity should be found in the Arboretum to study these trees growing under the most favorable conditions. Many willows are important trees and all willows are of particular interest to students of trees and shrubs. As a museum the ground occupied The present condition of the collec- tion of poplars and willows is not a credit to the Arboretum. These sixteen acres of land which are perfectly suited for these collections are not used by the University. A large part of it is low meadow without drainage, unsuited for agricultural experiments or for a garden. This is not the first time your Com- mittee has called your attention to the importance of this land for the Arbore- tum, and through some of its members it has made various efforts to obtain the consent of the Corporation for its use by the Arboretum. It takes this opportunity to express again its belief MICHELL'S PRIMULA SEED PRIMULA CHINENSIS (Chinese Primrose) % tr. pkt. tr. pkt. Mlchell'x Prize Mixture. An even blending of all colors. $0.60 $1.00 Alba Maicniflca. White 60 1.00 Chlswick Red. Bright red.. .60 1.00 Duchess. White, with zone of rosy carmine, yellow eye. .60 1.00 Holborn Blue 60 1.00 Kemiesina Splendens. Crim- son 60 1.00 Rosy Mom. Pink 60 1.00 PRINULA OBCOMCA G1GANTEA A great improvement over the old type, flowers much larger tr. pkt. Lilaclna. Pale lilac $0.50 Kermesina. Deep crimion 60 Rosea. Pink 60 Alba. White 60 ASPARAGUS PL.UMOSCS NAN OS Northern Greenhouse Grown Seed 1,000 seeds.. $3.00 I 10,000 seeds. $25.00 5, 000 seed 8.. 13 .75 25,000 seeds. 56.25* HEKRY F. KICHELL GO. 518 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. SEEDS AND BULBS JBobbtncfton'8 128 Chamber* St., N. Y. City that the best interests of the Unive* sity will be served by devoting it to the uses of the Arboretum. William A. Gaston, Walter Hunneweix, Charles E. Stratton, Mus. Louis A. Frothinuham, John Loweia, John E. Thayer, Frank G. Webster, Charles A. Stone, William C. En'dicott, Theodore A. Havemeyer, Charles L. Hutchinson, Richard T. Crane, Jr.. Henry F. Dtj Pont. January 13, 1919. ENTERS FERN BUSINESS. It is understood that George Dug- gan, formerly a clerk at the American Express office in Adams but more re- cently of Cheshire, has leased the large farm on the Jenks property on Center street. It is reported that Mr. Duggan contemplates entering the fern busi- ness and that he will use the large barn for storage and sorting purposes. He will be the second to engage in the fern business in this town. Robert Groves of Commercial street, having conducted such an enterprise for many years past. — Adams Transcript. 522 HORTICULTURE May 31, 1919 RAMBLING OBSERVATIONS OF A ROVING GARDENER There is evidence which leads to the belief that the forestry associa- tions of the country have been quietly working in favor of the quarantine No. 37. This probably means that the in- fluence of wealthy men who are large- ly backing these associations has been quietly exerted to stiffen the backbone of the Federal Horticultural Board. The secretary of the Massa- chusetts Forestry Association makes no secret of the efforts which he has made to have this quarantine estab- lished and retained. These men are looking at the matter from a one sided viewpoint. They talk grimly about the ravages to forest lands done by gypsy moths, brown tail moths and similar pests, and express the belief that the new ruling will protect the country from anything of that sort in the future. How futile such reasoning is was well indicated by Mr. E. H. Wil- son's comments in Horticulture a few weeks ago. Truth to tell there are many people in the country who are wondering at some of the activities of leading mem- bers of the Forestry Association. Par- ticular reference is made to Mr. Charles Lathrop Pack, president of the American Forestry Association, and also at the head of the amateur gar- den propaganda which has been car- ried on the last two years on an un- precedented scale. Never before has so much money been spent in a move- ment of this kind. Much of this money has been squandered, for a tremen- dous flood of literature has been sent broadcast throughout the country, two or three duplicates having often come to my desk. At the very time when the country was faced with a serious shortage in paper, pamphlets and cir- culars were being distributed in the most prodigal way. Now there is no doubt that the efforts of Mr. Pack and his associates had a tremendous in- fluence in bringing about the making of amateur gardens. Probably they are safe in saying that what they did added immensely to the country's food products. It is a serious reflection, too, on the agricultural department at Washington, that an outside organi- zation was able to step in and monop- olize this work. It should have been done through the regularly consti- tuted channels, and when it was too late the department tried to break into the game. The result was wasteful competition, reports and leaflets cov- ering the same ground being sent out by both Mr. Pack's association and the National Government. All this leads to the question as to what Mr. Pack is seeking. He claims that his motives are purely philanthropic and he may be honest in this. If that is so, he has broken all records in the use of money for building up an enthusiasm for gardening. As 1 travel about I find but little im- provement in the labor situation as it applies to estates. Only a few of the large places have opened all their greenhouses, or have brought their grounds back to the condition which existed before the war. Labor can be obtained, but the wages asked are so high that estate owners refuse to pay them. Naturally new men cannot be taken on at a higher wage than those already on the place. In some cases the amounts asked would give a second man more money than the superintend- ent. It can hardly be expected that the situation will be fully adjusted un- til there comes a change in industrial conditions. Gradually the lure of the shop and the factory will pass. The men with whom a love of gardening Is inborn will be getting back to the land. It is reasonable to believe, though, that the new wage level will be higher than the old. As was stated at a recent gardeners' meeting, there is a feeling among the better class of gardeners that the craft in this country should cut loose entirely from old world traditions. Americanization of garden work has not yet been wholly completed. Many gardeners are too dependent upon their employers for full freedom of thought or action. There should be a system in America by which the estate superintendent or head gardener Is paid enough money so that he can foot his own bills and not be dependent upon the man who hires him when he wants to take a pleasure trip or use funds in any other way in which a man in other trades might expect to defray his own expenses. are very handsome, but it is a notice- able fact that they often lack the fra- grance of the older kinds. Amateurs find this a distinct disadvantage, for the perfume of the lilac is to them one of its chief charms. Unfortunately, the greater the extent to which any plant is refined, the less likely is it to retain its perfume. This is demon- strated with the various forms of the Philadelphus. The scent of the old fashioned mock orange hangs heavy throughout the garden on a warm day but some of the handsomest of the new large flowered varieties have al- most no perfume at all. It is coming to be a question in choosing such shrubs as to whether we desire to please the eyes exclusively or to ap- peal to the sense of smell as well. After viewing and smelling the honeysuckle known as Lonicera syrin- gantha, both in the Arnold Arboretum, where there are large specimens and in my own garden where there is a small plant, I am led to wonder why this shrub is not grown more exten- sively. It is not a new thing, in the sense of being recently introduced. It has had a place in the Arboretum for many years. Like most of the honeysuckles, it makes an attractive plant all summer, and while its flowers which come at this season, are by no means showy, they are neat and pretty and the odor is a delight. Its charac- ter may be judged by the name which the plant bears. It might be interest- ing to work out a list of shrubs which will carry a strong perfume right through the season. Doubtless it should be headed by Viburnum Car- Iesii and Lonicera syringantha should have second place. The lilacs have been the great at- traction in the Arnold Arboretum In Boston and many of the public parks, especially Highland park at Roches- ter, N. Y., where one of the finest collections in the world has been as- sembled. Many of the newer varieties PEONY GROWERS PROTEST. At their last meeting the members of the American Peony Society adopt- ed a protest against Quarantine Reg- ulation No. 37. The protest now ap- pears in published form and is being distributed. The following paragraph is particularly interesting: A careful reading of the regulations and the literature that has grown up around it, reveals the fact that the board has lacked a sound and general idea from which to proceed. It ap- pears that at the time of the public hearing in May, 1918, it was intended only, or mainly, to exclude plants shipped with earth on their roots. The underlying theory then apparently was that it was in the earth that insects and other pests were most likely to be brought to the country. The board should at that time have been clear as to weather the danger lay chiefly May 31, 1919 HORTICULTURE 523 in the plants themselves or in the earth about their roots; and apparent- ly the board had indeed decided that the worst danger lay in the earth and not in the plants. Unfortunately the board does not seem to be very well informed as to what groups of plants are imported with earth on their roots and what are not. This is illustrated for instance by the allusion in a com- munication from the chairman to "peonies together with all other plants with earth," whereas peonies are generally washed free from all earth before shipping, and there is no reason why they should not always be shipped quite free from earth. Other equally interesting extracts follow: The choice of the few plants and bulbs selected for admission when con- sidered side by side with similar ones that are excluded only awakens a sense of wonder as to what were the considerations which dictated the se- lection; and the statement issued by the hoard in defense of its action does not make the mystery any less. It is to be said that such a sacrifice of horticultural interests could only be justified — if at all — on the ground that the protection afforded by the meas- ure was reasonably near to being com- plete,. But no measure that could be framed would guarantee protection against the introduction of pests. every boat that brings a cargo to one of our ports, which the board consid- ers innocent, still brings material in which pests of one sort or another may be hidden — in fruits, even if it does not carry a shipment of the par- ticular plants in packing, in hemp, in ballast, in the very vessel itself. It is to be noted that the quarantine specifically provides that "fruits, veg- etables, cereals and other plant prod- ucts for or capable of propagation, In- tended for medicinal, food, or manu- facturing purposes * * * may be imported without permit or other re- strictions." It is very much open to question whether the dangers from these sources may not be quite as se- rious as those from shipments of well washed roots of peonies or other per- ennials and indeed in the case of im- ported vegetables, a good deal more so. Furthermore, the countries to the north and south of us, having no such quarantine in force, would easily pro- vide a way for the introduction of pests. It would seem almost futile to enact so stringent a regulation unless the co-operation of the Canadian Gov- ernment could be secured for similar regulations in Canada. It comes, therefore, to this, that the horticultural interests and the garden- ing public are to be required to pay a high price for an immunity which is not a real immunity. the meeting and exhibition may be addressed to J. F. Sullivan, 361 Wood- ward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. The seventeenth annual meeting and exhibition of the American Peony Society will be held in the Board of Commerce Building, Wayne and Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit, Michi- gan, June 17-18 next. This exhibition will be managed by the Detroit Florist Club as a result of a meeting of some of the members at Detroit May 21 and the approval of the officers of the society who were unable to be present. This announcement is made in ad- vance of the premium list which will soon be sent to the members and growers who are requested to make preparations to send flowers for com- petition and exhibition. Members of the Peony Society are especially re- quested to urge growers in their im- mediate vicinity to attend this meet- ing if possible and also to make an exhibit of blooms in competition or otherwise. Those who cannot come with their flowers, and all shippers may ship them by express prepaid ad- dressed to the Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 264 Randolph street, where a competent committee will receive and properly care for them including the staging in the exhibition hall. It is the desire of the Peony Society to make this exhibition the largest and most interesting in its history and to that end the Detroit florists are working hard and giving wide public- ity through the daily press to the event, which will assure a big attend- ance at the exhibition of all lovers of peonies. The prizes to be offered will be sufficiently attractive to encourage growers from all parts to make ex- hibits which may be entered in which- ever class the grower may elect. Some of the rewards will consist of roots of the most valuable varieties ex- tant, and amateurs and professional growers will have a chance to add some rare sorts to their collections by this method, which are not available by purchase. Among these may be mentioned the Le Cygne by President James Boyd and the great sensational variety Jubi- lee shown at the Philadelphia meeting two years ago offered as a prize by Lee R. Bonnewitz, Van Wert, Ohio, and the celebrated varieties Elwood Pleas and Lady A. Duff will be offered by Chas. F. Wassenberg, Van Wert. Ohio. All correspondence in reference to ROSE GROWERS AT WASHINGTON. The following is the proposed pro- gram for the national rose test garden meeting at Washington, D. C, Tues- day, June 3: 10.30 a. m. Meet at Gude's Flower Shop, 1214 F. St., N. W. 11.00 a. m. At Arlington Farms for Fifth Annual Inspection of National Rose Test Garden. 1.00 p. m. Luncheon Ebbit House. 2.30 p. m. Start for "Twin Oaks" where visitors will be received by Mrs. J. C. Bell. The Florist Club of Washington, through their president, Z. D. Blacki- stone, have most kindly offered to act as hosts, in an informal way, to the American Rose Society for the day, in the same manner as heretofore. All who go, therefore, should notify chair- man of the reception committee, Mr. Otto Bauer, care S. S. Pennock Co., 1216 H. St., N. W., Washington, D. C. AMERICAN SEED TRADE CONVEN- TION. A very interesting program has been prepared for the Thirty-seventh Annual Convention of the American Seed Trade Association to be held at Hotel Sherman, Chicago, June 24 to 26. The following will be the leading addresses: The Needs for Critical Study in Seed Production — R. A. Oakley, U. S. De- partment of Agriculture. Is Seed Trading Worth While — Edgar Brown, U. S. Department of Agricul- ture. Our Seed Trade With European Coun- tries—W. A. Wheeler, U. S. Depart- ment of Agriculture. Concerning Article II — Kirby B. White, D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich. Commissions — Leonard H. Vaughan, Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. The Garden Army and Its Purpose — Lester S. Ivins, Bureau of Education, Washington, D. C. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. The secretary of the American Rose Society, Professor E. W. White of Cor- nell, has sent out a call to the mem- bers to view the Rose Garden at Wash- ington, D. C, June 3rd. It is expected that the visitors will gather as usual at the store of Gude Bros, about 10.30 a. m., and from there proceed to the grounds. The judges are expected on the gardens at 10 a. m. — others at about 11 a. m. The Washington Flor- ists Club will entertain the visitors about the same as last year. 52 I HORTICULTURE May 31, 1919 IN THE National Capitol It your serrtee to deliver Flowers er Dnlini ea Order by Tele- graph er otherwise. Prompt Sellable Service. GEORGE H. COOKE Connecticut ATe. and I. St. WASHINGTON, D .0. 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AVDKBftON sarvlee aeeaae fresh, tarty NMk »** ,r..,< eellverles la BurtALO, WCEPOJT. NIAGARA FALLS ul •nMTSBM NKW TOBK. Meaner Flerists' Telegraph Delivery THOS. F. GALVIN 561 Fifth Ava. Vandarbllt Hotat NEW YORK 1 ACT fill 1 ParK Street • UO I UH 799 BoyUton Street hQrtfsM ti Itsamrs nt ill Entiii "situ KNOBLE BROTHERS Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery We are well equipped to handle your orders. 1836 W. 85th Street CLEVELAND, O. THE SMITH & FETTERS CD. 735 Euclid Avanua CLEVELAND. OHIO Flawen af Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON SS23 Euclid Ava. Will take good care af your order* Mtmitrt 0j F. T. D. Ast*ci*ti»n. Retail Deliveries •antral Hudson Blver points, Telngraphle Order. WOOD BROS. FIHHKILX, N. T. HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST THOMAS ROLAND, N-Juot. Mat, 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.— Danker. Boston— Thos. F. Qalvln, 1 Park 8t_ Boston— Penn tbs Florist, 124 Tremont St. Brooklyn, N. T.— Wilson, 8-5 Greene Ave. Buffalo, N. T.— 8. A. Anderson, 440 Main St Buffalo, N. T.— Palmer's, 304 Mala St. Chicago— William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Cleveland, O .— J. U. Gasser Co., Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Adam Graham A Boas, 6623 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros., KM W. 3Mb St Cleveland, O.— The Smith A Fetters Co.. 736 Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Flaral Ca., 1*43 Broadway. Detroit, Mich.— J. Braltmeyer's Sams, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. Bast Orange, N. J.— ■smith, The Florist Fall River, Mass.— Warburton, 4BH New Boston Rd. and 36 N. Mala St. FishkUl, N. Y.— Weed Bras. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, ltlT Grand Ave. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2130- 2141 Broadway. New York— A. T. Barnard, 418 Madlaea Are., at 48th St New York— Dards. N. B. earner 44th St snd Madison Ave. New York— Q. B. M. Stumpp, 7*1 Fifth Ave. New York— Kottmlller, 420 Madison Ave. and 49th St, also Vanderbllt Hotel. New York— Thos. F. Qalvln, Fifth Ave., at 46th St Omaha, Neb.— Hess A Sweboaa, 1410 Farnum St. Philadelphia— F. M. Ross, 136 So. 62nd St., 13 So. 60th St.. 212 E. Girard Ave. Philadelphia— Chas. H. Qrakelow, Broad St. at Cumberland. Providence, R. I.— Johnston Bros., 88 Dorrance St. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. — F. R. Pler- aon Co. Toronto, Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 8-10 West Adelaide St Washington, D. C— Qude Bros., 1214 F Bt Washington, D. C— George H. Cooke, Connecticut Ave. and L St. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop, 22 Pearl St. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. mttmitr FlcrUU TtUgraph Dilivcry Aiuciatint NOTICE INITIALS. Wt kavt cnt Itort only THE J. M. CA88ER COMPANY, Euclid Avanua The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered a* snail or tebaraph arise tea nay seeassea, la say part af the Hi— Inlsn JOHN H. DUNLOP S- IS West Adelaide St. - TOSOSTO, OUT HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones 1901 and LUM 1415 Farnum St. OMAHA, IMI PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. GRAKELOW E™- Everything in Floutit Broad Street at Cumberland The Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLI8, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member Florists' TeUsxrmeh Delivery DENVER. COLORADO A Card This Size Costs only 90o. per Week on Yearly Order It would keep your name and yonr specialty before the whole trade. A half-Inch card costs only 45c. per week on yearly order. 526 HORTICULTURE May 31, 1919 EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1119-21 Reaet.aa St., rkiUaalpkia, Pa. CUMCE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES Hi all Susfnabl* Varietits if Cut Flowws Wired Toothpicks IF You Want Anything from Boston Get It From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Order* With V* •HENRY RVI. ROBINSON A 2 Winthrop Square and 32 Otis Street. BOSTON, MASS. W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. mjtte WJU M.PM. . Se.T* hupklm georgebThart WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists RIOHMOND, IND ■o*atl*B iNllwltui wka wrltlac. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Ceulemmeat* Selleited Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 284 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The House for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN Ifip— We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO HENTZ & NASH, Inc. Wholesale Commision Florists SS and 57 West 26th Street T.l.phon.^N„. 766 N£W YORK ^ ^y CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. A '■*!> For All Flowers in Season Call on THE LEO NIESSEN CO. 1201 Race St. Philadelphia, Pa. J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers ROSES, CARNATIONS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK Shipping order, have ant careful attention always William F. Kasting Co. Wholesale Florists 56fS 570 WASHINGTON STREET - BUFFALO, N. Y. WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We bare . nomeroa. clientage of New York City bayera and tern deeaaas ea> eeed. ear .apply. This 1. eep.etally tree ef »»»■». We hare every faeUtty aa4 abundant mean, and beat return, are aasared (er ateek eonilffned to at. Addne. Year Ship— 1» u UNITED CUT FLOWER CO. Inc. 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK D. J. Pappa., Proa. New England Florist Supply Co. 276 Devonshire Street Telephones: Fort Hill 3469 and 3135. BOSTON, MASS. Open 6 a. m. to 7 p. m. HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK SS-S7 AAfeaea'fc ae-tri Street rilieSian. la— WM MadUea aaaare l tnliuMti SeeMta* UAlBJd l_ aLAM, Treaeaear DOLANSKY-McDONALD CO. Wholesale Florists S Winthrop Square BOSTON, MASS. Telephones, Fort 11 ill 3630 and 3631 When Writing to Advertisers Kindly Mention HORTICULTURE May 31, 1919 HO RT [CULTURE 527 ^SfvNDA ECTICI 8«t« jo«r plants and trees. Jost the thing for greenbonae and ontdoor nse. Destroys Mealy Bag*, Brown and White Scale, Thrlpa, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mitel, Ante, etc., without Injury to plant! and without odor. TJaed according to direction, our stand- ard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your cropa by Insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists bare used It with wonderful reaulta. Destroys Lice In Poultry Houses, Fleaa on Dogs and all Domestic l'ets. Excellent aa a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Dilute with water 30 to SO parts. % Pint, SOe.; Pint, SOc; Quart, BOo. ; h, Gallon, II. SO; Gallon, 12.50; S Gal- lon Can, (10.90; 10 Gallon Can, $20.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY IMt J. 421 W. Lsrinftin St, Mlra.i. Ml. THE KERVAN CO Freah Cat DeeeratlTe Miiaiieeeia Highest Standard of Quality. Largest Stock In America. Write far IU nitrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' SnppUsa 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WBSS& CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foramost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE * Firet Class Market far ai CUT FLOWERS > Willonjhby St Brooklyn & f I. C. FORD 121 W«.t 28th St., NEW YORK fliE HOSES, f IKT UNIINB 4 Foil U» »f AXX OCT riOWUBS. Talaphena S810 Ismcil, The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrlpa and aoft scale. Quart, POO; Halloa, »«.S0. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other bllghta affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, 11.00; Gallon, ft.JO VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and otber worms working In the soil. Quart, |1.M| Gallon, SS.Ot SOLD BT DEALERS. Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON. N. J. DREER'S FLORIST SPECIALTIES N.w Bread N.w Si,l. 'RIVBRTOIT HOSE Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam or joint. Tbl HUE (ir ttl FLlRIST M-inch, per ft., 19 c. Reel of 500 ft. " »8J»c. s Reels, 1000 ft. ■' 18 c. K-inch, " 16 c. Reels, 500 ft., '' 15XC. Couplings furnished with- out charge HENRT A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelthia, Pa. COMING EXHIBITIONS. Will secretaries please supply any omissions from this list and correct dates that have been altered: June 3-4, Bryn Mawr, Pa. — Exhibi- tion of peonies, outdoor cut flowers and hybrid tea roses of the Pennsylva- nia Horticultural Society. David Rust, secretary, 606 Finance Building, Phila- delphia. June 13, Providence, R. I. — Exhibi- tion of roses and spring flowers of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society. E. K. Thomas, secretary, Kingston, R. I. June 21-22, Boston, Mass. — Exhibi- tion of roses and peonies of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, Horticultural Hall, Boston. June 21-22, New York. — Annual meeting and exhibition of the Ameri- can Sweet Pea Society at American Museum of Natural History. Wm. Gray, secretary, Bellevue road, New- port. R. I. June 24-25, Jenkintown, Pa. — Exhi- bition of sweet peas, hardy perennials and hybrid perpetual roses of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust, secretary, 606 Finance Building, Philadelphia. June 25-26, Newport, R. I. — Summer show of the Newport Horticultural Society at Convention Hall. Fred P. Webber, secretary, Melville, R. I. July 5-6, Boston, Mass. — Exhibition of sweet peas of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, Horticultural Hall, Boston, Mass. August 9-10, Boston, Mass. Exhibi- tion of gladioli and phlox by Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, Horticultural Hall, Boston. September 4-6, San Francisco, Calif. — Annual show of the Dahlia Socitey of California at Palace Hotel. F. C. Burns, secretary, San Rafael. September 9-11, Hartford, Conn. — Fall flower show of the Connecticut Horticultural Society. Alfred Dixon, secretary, Wetbersfield, Conn. September 11-14, Boston, Mass. — Dahlia, fruit and vegetable exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, Horti- cultural Hall, Boston. September 16-17, Ardmore, Pa. — Ex- hibition of dahlias, outdoor cut flow- ers and vegetables of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust. secretary, 606 Finance Building, Phila- delphia. September 18-19, Providence, R. I. — Dahlia show of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society. E. K. Thomas, secretary, Kingston, R. I. September 23-25, New York— Dahlia exhibition under the auspices of the American Institute of the City of New- York and the American Dahlia Society at the Engineering Society building. 25-33 West 39th street. Wm. A. Engle- son, secretary board of managers, 322 West 23rd street, New York. ST. LOUIS. We had an entire week of dark, cloudy, rainy weather and trade has been slowed up considerably. The market has been well supplied with all kinds of flowers and prices have fallen. The outlook for Decoration Day at this writing promises a big de- mand. Peonies in bud are now quoted at 8c. and probably will go higher. 528 HORTICULTURE May 31, 1919 H, E. FROME1NT Wholesale Comminion Florist Choice Cut Flowers Maw Iddroi, IIS Wast ZSth Ht-. NEW YOKE Telophoaosi tXf. 1M1, Uidlioo Sqoara. — WM. P. FORD , Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YBKK Telephone 5336, rsrraiuL GUI and inspect tbe Beat Bstabllsment In the Wholesale Flower District JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS S3 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY CnuifnmtHts Solicited FhoM lamiat 4SM TfiJLTER F. THERIIM~ Wboleaaie I oumuion Dealer In CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 88th Street, New York Tri»*h£l[l. WJ »Si Madison 3omu« RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mom{Jgi»AMU€oi NEW YORK COTONEASTERS OF INTEREST TO NURSERYMEN. The current bulletin of the Arnold Arboretum gives considerable space to the Cotoneasters. Many of these plants are now in flower in the shrub collection and among the Chinese plants on Bussey Hill. There are twenty-four species and varieties of these plants established in the Arbore- tum, raised from seeds collected by Wilson in central and western China, and taken as a whole this is the group of shrubs introduced by the Arboretus from China which promises to be of the greatest value for the decoration of New England gardens. For garden purposes they can be arranged accord- ing to their habit of growth, the color of their flowers and the color of their fruit as follows: 1. Prostrate shrubs with wide- J. K. IM "A LB4DBR IN T3B WHOLESALE COMMISSION TRADB FOR OVER THIRTY TEARS" F90SES! I NA/AIM-r FVOSESI Have a demand for more than I eon supply. Rote Grower* Call or Write. TELEPHONES Farrarnt i«T and MM lit West 28th St. NEW YORK J. J. CO AN, Inc. Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Farr.gutP54i7a„d 5891 Everything in Cut Flowers spreading branches, small red flowers and fruits, and small thick dark green leaves persistent in this climate until the beginning of winter, C ad- pressa, C. apiculata, C. horizontalis and its varieties perpusilla and Wil- sonii; of these varieties perpusilla is much dwarfer than the common form of C. horizontalis, and Wilsonii is taller than the others. 2. Large shrubs with white flowers and red fruits, C. hupehensis, C. multiflora calocarpa, C. racemi- flora and C. racemiflora soon- gorica. In this group are perhaps the handsomest of these plants. C. hupeh- ensis, is a tall, broad, fast-growing plant with dark green leaves, larger flowers than those of the other species, and large, scarlet fruits. The flowers are in compact clusters which entirely cover the branches, but the fruit has been only sparingly produced in the Arboretum. The other plants in this group have blue-green leaves and gracefully arching stems. The flowers are rather smaller than those of C. hupehensis but the conspicuous fruit, although rather duller in color than the fruit of that species, covers the branches for many weeks in the early autumn. Judged by its gracefully arch- ing branches, its abundant flowers and the size, color, and quality of its fruit, C. racemiflora soongorica is the handsomest of the Chinese Coton- easters which can he grown in this climate and one of the handsomest shrubs of recent introduction. 3. Shrubs with red flowers and fruits, C. divaricata, C. bullata var. macrophylla, and C. bullata. var. flori- bunda, C. Dielsiana, C. Dielsiana var. elegans, C. Zabellii, C. Zabellii, var. miniata. C. Franchetli, C. obseura. In this group C. divaricata and C. Dielsi- ana and its variety are perhaps the most desirable garden plants. They have wide-spreading, slightly drooping branches, small, dark-green lustrous Boston Floral Supply C§. S41-387 Cambridge St., Bostoa SHOW BOOMS, 16 Otis Street and 96 Arch Street Headquarters for CTCAS, BASKETS. WIRE DESIGNS and WAX FLOWEBS REED (El KELLER 122 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our ilstal Disiiis, Baskets, Wire Wirk & Novsltiis and are dealers Id Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists' Beanisltes leaves, and small rather inconspicuous flowers and fruit. C. Franchetii ap- pears less hardy in the Arboretum than the others. 4. Shrubs with red flowers and black fruit, C. nitens, C. acutifolia, C. acutifolia var. villosula, C. ambigua, C. foveolata and C. moupinensis. Of this group C. nitens, although the flowers and fruit are small, is perhaps the most attractive, for none of the Chi- nese cotoneasters have more grace- fully spreading branches and more lus- trous leaves; and it may well be placed among the four or five of the handsom- est of all the deciduous leaved spe- cies of Cotoneaster which can be grown in this climate. C. moupinensis and C. foveolata are the tallest of the Chinese Cotoneasters. with much larger leaves than the others, the form- er becoming almost treelike in habit. They are coarse and not very attrac- tive shrubs, but the brilliancy of the autumn color of the leaves of C. foveo- lata entitles it to a place in tbe col- lection. The Chinese Cotoneasters produce great quantities of seeds in the Arboretum and during the last two or three years these have been distributed among American Nursery- men. They are easily raised and grow rapidly so that there seems a chance that the beautiful plants will soon be seen in many American gardens. May SI, 1919 HORTICULTURE 529 POPPIES FOR GOVERNMENT PARKS. In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row. That mark our place; — Immortalized by a soldier-poet, him- self buried in France, Flanders poppies already are symbols of the Nation's hero dead of the World War. s;iys the National Geographic Society. Now, the poppy is to receive a semi- official recognition by being planted in Government parks of the Nation's Cap- ital as perennial memorials to the men who sleep under the cro*sses and poppies of Flanders. To examine the poppy is not to vio- late its new-found sentiment, for it un- folds its glories upon closer study. Moreover, it has a symbolism unex- pected, because of the pure accident of its association with America's sacri- fices for freedom. The poppy is found in profusion in France, but especially popular in Eng- land, because it is the only scarlet flow- er in the British flora, except the scar- let pimpernel, and even that is more red than scarlet. The poppy family has as many com- plexions and habitats as the skins and homes of the men whose graves it decorates. To the swarthy African, to the brave Australian, to the crusading Californian and to the Asiatics em- ployed behind the lines, the poppies of France must have nodded familiar heads in friendly welcome. There are half a hundred or more species of .the poppy family. It is likely the soldier-poet quoted above had In mind the most prolific, one of the most common, and what many consider the most beautiful variety, the corn poppy (Papaver Rhoeas). You will recall: 'Neath the blue of the sky, in the green of the corn, It is here that the regal red poppies are born. A hint of the reason why the poppy survived the searing tramp of armed hosts and the churning of big gun fire on the erstwhile grain fields of Flana- ers is given in a farmer's doggerel: When the poppy ripens be sure the seeds Will stick the garden as with weeds. Nature provided the poppy with an intricate and ingenious device of a kind whicli makes the study of even the simplest plant life a constant mar- vel and delight. It is the village rheu- matic of the flower community — equipped with a miniature hydroscope. long capsules contain the seeds of the poppy. Atop each capsule are valves, sensitive to moisture of the air, which close when the atmosphere is humid. NBW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special •• " Fancy and Extra •• •• No. i and culls Russell. Hadley Killarney. Ward Radiance, Taft. Key Ophelia. Sunburst Cam atiozu Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies. Speciosum Calls. Iris Lily of the Valley Snapdragon P armies Daffodils Calendula Stocks Wallflowers Mignonette Sweet Peas Violets- ■ Marguerites ■ Gardenias Adiantun. Gladioli Asparagus Plumoaus, & Spren (ioo bunches) . Last Part if Walk MMl May 24 1919 Fkst Part li Waii birJniaf May 26 1119 to to to 35-00 ao.oo 10.00 30.00 6.00 33,00 10.00 8.00 50.00 12.00 16.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 1,00 6.00 S5.00 6. co 3.00 to 3.00 ■73 to 2. 00 2.50 to 4,00 1. 00 to 2.00 6. co to 25.OO ■ 75 to <-»5 6.00 to 19. CO 15.00 to 30.00 20 .00 IO.O0 3.00 3.CO 2.00 J.OO a. 00 a. 00 20.00 10.00 8.00 3.00 2.00 2.< O .50 S.OO 2.O0 2.00 I. OO I.50 I. OO S.O' 1. 00 5.00 .50 6.00 16.00 35-" I I L- e.<* 33. « 6.0c 35.0c 8.0c 5-oe 30.00 1 a. co 16.00 6.00 6 00 6.00 I. CO SO. CO 3.0c 4.00 a. 00 3.00 3.00 3-50 2.00 23.0© l.CO 12.00 30.00 WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - TRADE PRICES -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra. " " No. 1 and culls-- • Russell, Hadlev Killarney, Ward Radience, TaJt, Key Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations 0<< Cattleyas ' aJ-' Lilies, Longiflorum j l*-( Lilies, Speciosum Calls* Iris • BOSTON May a8 ST. LOUIS May 2 0 Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Pansies Daffodils Calendula Stocks Wallflowers Mignonette Sweet Peas Violets- Marguerites Gardening A. di an turn Gladioli Asparagus Plumosus. A Spren. (ioo Bchs.) . co to 25.00 00 to 10.00 00 to 3.00 .00 to is. 00 00 to 10.00 .00 to 10.00 10.00 12.00 5 .00 25.00 ao.oo 35.00 4.00 4.00 12.00 1.00 8.00 2.00 10.00 4.00 6.00 2, CO 1.00 2.00 20.00 1.50 35.00 30.00 ■■5 6.00 1 .00 1.00 ■73 1. 00 16.00 to 50.00 35.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 50.00 so. 00 15.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 60,00 40.00 1300 23.00 lO.SO 8.00 10.00 6.00 75.00 25.00 ao.oo 25.00 8. co 6.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 ■35 1.50 6.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 ■75 1.00 2.00 1.00 5.00 35 00 1.50 1 a. 00 75.00 PH1LA. May 36 50.00 jo.oe 8.00 10.00 3.00 300 3.00 60. asj 15.00 to to to to to to to ts to to 11.50 to 10.00 to 8.00 to a. 00 to 5.00 to a. 00 4.00 3.00 1,00 75.00 40.00 ao.oo ao.oo 8.00 10.0c 8. os 75.« 10.00 13.00 xa.so 10.00 10.00 6.00 to to to to to 4 DO 5 00 4 .00 3 00 ■30 30. so to 1.03 CO 10.00 to 50.00 to .13 40.00 1.50 1 3. OS 60.OO WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - TRADE PRICES -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY PITTSBURG May 26 Roses Am. Beauty , Special " " Fancy and Extra '■ " No. I and culls Russell, Hadley. Killarney, Ward Radiance, Taft, Key Ophelia. Sunburst Carnation* Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies. Speciosum Callas Iris. Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Pansies Daffodils Calendula Slocks Wallflow Mignonette Sweet Peas Violets Marguerites Gardenias Adianrum Gladioli. ■< Asparagus Plu. ASoren. (100 Bhs.) -,;;u HORTICULTURE May 31, 1919 CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK u World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS WHY? A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. Jroer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same aide. Can't twist and break tbe glass in Iriving. Galvan* Ized and will Dot rust. No rights or lefts The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. No others like ^ it. Oder from your dealers •I direst from us. kino, «0c. postpaid. Sanirflee free. HEKHT A. DKEEBj D4 Chestnut Btreet/V Philadelphia.. For GiBHiiiaose Gluing USE IT NOW F. 0. Ptffltf CO 12 W. NSAWWUr HWYMK Mastics 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. Can use 2.000 feet of I'.j-inch pipe, coupled. Please state price de- livered at Wakefield Center, Mass. n. f. McCarthy b co. 1 1 2 Arch Street Boston. Mass. PATENTS GRANTED. Copies of any of these patents can be obtained by sending fifteen cents in stamps to Siggers & Siggers. patent lawyers, Box No. 9, N. U. Bldg., 918 P. St., Washington, D. ('.. by mentioning KOETICXJLTUBE. 1,302,543. Method of Soil Cultivation. Miller H. Hart. Pittsburgh, Pa. 1,302,555. Plowshare-Frame. Augusi Hollenhorst, Greenwald, Minn. 1,302,636. Agricultural Machine. Claud C. Craven, Kansas City, Mo. 1,302,657. Motor-Plow. Christian F. Heinss, Point Pleasant, W. Va. 1,302,714. Furrow-Marker. Fred R. Rumpel, Richfield, Idaho. 1,302,883. Ground-Working Implement, CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in thi» Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BULBS C. KEUR & SON8, HILLEOOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St CANNA8 For the best Up-to-Date Cannas, get new price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plllsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 36c: 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Qalesburg, I1L CHRYSANTHEMUMS Strong rooted cuttings of Oconto, Har- vard, Glow, Razer, Polly Rose, Yondota, Helen Lee, Chieftain, Chrysolora, and all standard sorts. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Ready now. Order today. I. M. RAYNBR, Greenport, N. Y. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick (Irlnnell. $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. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. ORCHIDS HASSALL A CO., Orchid Growera and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laello-Cattleyaa our specialty. One trial order solicited. pkhiih 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. LAOBB & HURRELL, Summit N. J. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for Immediate effect; alao Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount HlsaarUk Nur sery, New Rochelle, N. T. WIRB WORK WILLIAM E. HBILSCHBR'S WIBF WORKS, 204 Randolph St, Datrolt, Ml<* r.LASS 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. PARSrlELSKY BROS. Inc. Johnson, Stewart and Varlek Ave*., Brooklyn, N. T. Charles M. Tilbury, Zion City. 111. 1,303,051. Agricultural Implement. Owen C. Flower, San Francisco, Cal. 1,303.057. Sharpener for Disk Har- rows. LeRoy Haines, Colchester, 111. 1,303,129. Plowshare. William R. Thomas, Great Falls, Mont. 1.303,136. Seeder and Fertilizer Dis- tributor, William A. Ward, Los An- geles, Calif., assignor to Jean S. Ward, Los Angeles, Calif. 1,303,232. Gang-plow. John B. Bar- tholomew, Peoria, 111., assignor to Avery Company, Peoria. 111., a cor- poration of Illinois. GROWING WITLOOF CHICORY. Wit loot' chicory is now being grown pretty commonly by private gardeners. Estate owners have found that it is possible to obtain just as good a qual- ity of French Endive from their own gardens as that which formerly was imported from Belgium. It is an easy crop to grow and just as easy to force. The seed should be sown within the next two weeks in order to get good forcing roots for next winter. It is best to have a deep, light soil so that the roots can grow straight down with- out meeting obstructions. There is al- ways more or less branching when the soil is heavy unless it is trenched or in some other way made deep to ac- commodate this crop. It doesn't need to be especially rich. Soil that is good enough for parsnips or salsify will grow excellent Witloof. The aim should be to obtain roots which are not under an inch in diameter. Roots that are over two inches are not to be de- sired. At least it is the opinion of ex- perts that the bigger roots do not make as good heads. Care should be taken to get genuine Witloof Chicory seeds. The common chicory is very much inferior. There should be no difficulty in getting first quality seed at reliable seed stores. Make your rows about eighteen inches apart and have the plants not closer than five inches in the rows. Three- quarters of an inch is deep enough to sow the seeds and it may be well to mix in a few radish seeds as the Wit- loof is often a little slow in germinat- ing and the weeds may get a start be- fore it comes up unless there is some guide to make it possible for you to begin culitivating. May 31, 1919 HORTICULTURE 531 THE VKRY NEWEST AMI QI'K'KEST METHOD OF DESTROYING WEEDS, GKASS AND OTHER GROWTH IN GARDEN WALKS, GUTTERS, TENNIS COURTS, DRIVEWAYS, ETC. This fluid destroys weeds and other growth wherever applied, and Its effect on the ground prevents the growth of fresh ones for a year and thus saves a great deal of time and labor, as no cutting, hoeing or hauling away of the weeds la required. We manufacture the strongest line of DISINFECTANTS on the market. WEED K! LLER piN0LYPT0l- CHEMICAL CO., 507 509 W. 19th St., New York «■■»■•* l»lfc»»fcll inmii:si'iiviii'\ii: SOLICITED. No More Troubles Install Advance Ventilating Equipment. The one operator that gives entire satisfaction. Our green- house fittings are second to none and service is our middle name. Get our catalogue for ready reference. ADVANCE CO.. Richmond, Ind. We carry a stock of Petmanite at all times. Difficult and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading In- ducements made to secure business. Over 3ft years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIGOERS & SMOERS PATBNT LAWYERS Box I, National Union Bulldlns Washington, D. O. Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. G. KA1N8 Lecturer on Horticulture, Colombia University Pew 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 bold attention snd 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 workerB 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 hssed 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 spsred 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 dlBcussIon of Buds, very fully illustrated from life. How Wounds Heal la 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 snd Practical Tree Surgery. Profusely Illustrated. 400 pages. 9^i8 Inches. Clsth. Net, UM. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Inuw St.. Btwton, Mxh. 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 instructir-ns 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 whtcb 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, Mas*. In Writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 532 HORTICULTURE .May 31, 1919 BARGAINS IN EVERGREENS iiiiiiiiimiiiiiHiimiiiimiiiiimiiiiiHiiHitiimimHiiiiiiii This includes Rhododendrons. Fine goods, but they came in late. A great oppor- tunity to get stock for public parks, cemeteries and estates at a low price. Come out and look at the fields. IIIIIIINIIIIIIHIIIIIIII1IMIIIIIIII1III1IM MONTROSE NURSERIES, WAKEFIELD, MASS. THE BOILER OF Unequalled Fuel Economy Kroeschell Boilers, the best by test 1879. Forty years' experience. THE QUALITY rLACE OF BOSTON Regarding the Kroeschell, it is the best we have ever had and satisfac- tory beyond our expectations. It heats up especially quick and has saved us considerably already in the price of fuel. When we are in need of another boiler we will give the Kroeschell the li ist consideration. (Signed) WM. W. EDGAR CO., WAVERLEY, MASS. No Masonry — No Tubes Tl'UELESS BOILEK Kroeschell Bros. Co., 466 W. Erie St. CHICAGO When You Buy -Get a Kroeschell 3.016, ''86 so. ft. of glass was equipped with Kroeschell Boilers during the year of 1916. OHIO'S CELEBRATED CYCLAMEN SPECIALIST After using your No. 12 Kroeschell Boiler I came to the conclusion that had I to install more boilers it would be the Kroeschell and no other. It really is a pleasure to heat, no trouble to get the desired heat iu a very short time. (Signed) CHRIST. WINTERICH, DEFIANCE, OHIO. BEDDING PLANTS AND CHRYSANTHEMUMS NEW BAYS, PALMS AND BOXWOOD JUST RECEIVED Call or Write for Prices W. W. EDGAR COm?ANY, WAVERLEY, MASS. Telephone, Belmont 600 HORTICULTURE: Vol. XXIX JUNE 7, 1919 No. 23 ROSES OWN ROOT, 3-INCH, $15.00 PER 100 $140.00 PER 1,000 2000 CECILE BRUNNER 1200 HADLEY iooo COLETTE MARTINET 4000 WHITE KILLARNEY 2000 DBL. WHITE KILLARNEY 2200 KILLARNEY BRILLIANT 3000 MRS. AARON WARD A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWBLL, CONN. DELPHINIUM Some dark, but mostly light blue, the Belladonna variety, splendid well grown spikes, at $10.00 and $12.00 per 100 RAMBLER SPRAYS $5.00 to $20.00 per 100 PEON IDS the newer and better varieties Per 100, $4.00, $6.00, $8.00 Per 1000, 35.00, 50.00, 60.00 Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Supplies. BUSINESS HOURS 7 A. M. to 5 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ""TSSfc. <.. Philadelphia NEW YORK 117 W. 28th St. PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow St. BALTIMORE Franklin & St. Pftol St». WASHINGTON, 1216 H St., N. W. WINTER-FLOWERING ROSES We have a limited stock of some of the leading varieties of winter-flowering roses, which we can supply as long as unsold, as follows : ROSALIND (A Glorified Ophelia) This variety originated with us three years ago. It is a sport of Ophelia, and is identical with that variety in habit of growth, but has at least one-third more petals. The particular value of Rosa- lind lies in its exquisite coloring. From bright coral in the bud, the color changes to apricot-pink, and finally in the fully developed flower to a beautiful shell-pink. We still have a few thousand plants in semi-dormant condition — stock that we carried over in cold houses during the winter. These plants are in fine shape for planting out at once. They can be shifted into 4-in. pots and used for later planting. This is good, strong stock, ready to make a strong growth. Plants from 2Vi-inch pots, $16.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1000. Extra strong:, heavy plants, 3M: and 4-inch pots, ready for immediate plant- ing, $30.00 per 100. SILVIA (Yellow Ophelia) Long and pointed in the bud, which are a beautiful sulphur- yellow, changing to creamy yellow, and finally In the fully developed flower to pure waxy white. Very large flower when fully developed, resembling Silver Moon, showing the same pronounced cluster of yellow stamens in the center. T\ Extra strong plants, 3Vi-inch pots, ready for immediate planting, —$30.00 per 100. 7>In addition to Rosalind and Silvia, we can supply the following: — FRANCIS SCOTT KEY, HOOSIER BEAUTY, SUNBURST, DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY', KILLARNEY BRILLIANT, — MIGNON and RICHMOND. Strong plants, 2%-inch pots $12.00 per 100 Strong plants, 3'-i-inch pots 25.00 per 100 F. R. PIERSON, Tarrytown, N, Y. Geraniums We suggested last season about this time that orders be placed for the coming season, some heeded this suggestion and had Geraniums to sell this spring, others put off ordering until they were ready for them therefore did not have any to sell. Can you give any reason why they will be more plentiful next season than last? We can give a number of reasons why they will not. We are booking for the wise ones now at $25.00 per 100, the price will not be any less, perhaps more. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND Send for Catalogue Cash with Otitt 534 HORTICULTURE June 7, 1919 GET VALUE Buy Your Flower Seeds by Weight Farquhar's Trade Catalogue lists this way BETTER VALUE FARQUHAR QUALITY R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON, MASS. We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farm at Grata Lake, Mich., and onr growing atatlona In every part of the United Statea where seeds are grown successfully, all In charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds In quantity and of highest quality. Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. "Seeds with a lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynet Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, inc., * 166 Chamber of w* Bldg.Bo.toa, Mm* J. BOLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Growers and Seed Distribu- tor* for One Hundred Years WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE Te Mark* Oaraaasn aaa Havtata Pamtt and Li*ot St. , BALTIMORE. MD. STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, CORP. 47-A4 North Market Street BOSTON, MASS. BURNETT BROS. Seeds, Bulbs, Plants Etc. 92 Chambers St., New York Write for our Illustrated Catalog W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 1«S W. 23rd St., NEW YORK GARDEN SEED BBBT, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and QARDBN PEA SEED In variety; also other Items of the short crop of this past season as well as a full Una of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 De, St., NEW YORK end O RANGE, CONN When writing: to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture Register your name for our Wholesale Catalogue of FRENCH and HOLLAND BULBS Ready Shortly Also PERENNIALS for FLORISTS, ask for Special Prices. J. M. THORBURN k CO. 53 Barclay Street Through to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY KELWAY 8 SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS (personally selected stratus) WHOLESALE ONLY Write for Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. FREESIA PURITY IMPROVED PerlOOO % to Vi inch $6.00 Vi to % inch 9.50 Mammoth Bullis, % to V4 inch. 15.00 Large Jumbo Bulbs, % inch... 18.00 AMERICAN BULB CO. 172 W. Wabash A»e„ CHICAGO, ILL. "Poinsetfia Stock Plants CALIFORNIA GROWN Early and Late Flowering Type $4.50 per doz. $7.60 for 26, $26.00 per 100 CARNATION and 'MUMS R. C. CANNA ROOTS GLADIOLI BULBS Seasonable Plants, Bulbs and Seeds. Ask for Complete List of Varieties and Price*. Satisfaction Guaranteed IRWIN NEW YORK ROMAN J. 108 West 28th Street 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 Winners), $17.50 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 50 Park Place NEW YORK CITY 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 Str-et BOSTON, MASS. June 7, 1919 HORTICULTURE 535 E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Are. IBV1NOTON, W. 1. Nephrolepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 Inoh pot*, extra hrmry, fSB.OO par haa- dredj • Inch, 915.00 p«r hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, ""ladosoa. JAP LILY BULBS FRENCH BULBS DUTCH BULBS FREESIA, CALLA BULBS, Etc. FERNS IN FLATS Write for F. O. B. New York prices McHUTCHISON & CO., !>;*i Chamben Street The Import House NEW YORK ENGLISH IVY Per 100 Extra long and heavy 6-inch pots $60.00 Extra long and heavy 5-inch pots $40.00 Extra long and heavy 4-inch pots $25.00 Lighter grade 4-inch pots $16.00 DELPHINIUM BELLADONA 10,000 Dice plants, 2% In., per 100, $7.00; 1,000, $63.00; also some good 3 In per 100 $15 00; and a number of other fancy sorts In the New Gold Medal Hy- brids, tine 3 in. stock, per 100, $15.00. „ C U. LIGGIT, 303 b-SS. Bid.. Philadelphia, Pa. IF in need ©f RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that u well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES WhoUmdm and R.tvil NORTH ABiNOTON. MABS. BOBBINK ft ATKINS NURSGRYHEN, FLORISTS, PLANTBS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are subscribers te the Mmrssijsa— '■ Fund for Market I)»relopa»»at, alse "Say It With Flower." Publicity H. HEISTAD LANDSCAPE GARDENING ROCKPORT, ME. Page Advance Co 5S6 Alexander, J. £.536 Allen. .1. K 550 American Bulb Co 534 Anderson, s. a . .549 Aphine Mfg. Co.. 562 Barrows, II. II.. 530 Hay State Nur- serles 535 B Ink A: At- kins 53G Boddington Co., Inc., A. T 545 Bolglano & Bon. 534 Boil n n Floral Supply CO 551 Breck, J. & Sons.534 Breltmevers, J. Sons 548 Rtidlong, J. A. . .550 Bunyard, A. T..548 Hui-iii-tt Bros. ...634 Burpee, \V. A. & Co 534 Carter's Tested Seeds, Ine 534 C h i 1 d s, Jo h n Lewis 530 Page Clarke, D. Sons. .548 Cooke, Geo. H...548 Conard & Jones. 538 Cowee. W. .1 550 Craig Co., Robt.535 Danker 548 Darils 548 Dolansky & Mc- donald 550 Dreer, II. A 551.' Dnnlop, Joim II. w.i Dwelle-KaiserCo.552 Dysart, R 53C Edwards Folding Box Co 550 Elm City Nur- series 536 Farquhar, R. & .1. Co 531 Fengar, E. W...535 Ford, W. P 551 Froment. II. E. .551 Galvln, Thos. P. 549 Qasser Co., J. M.549 Page Qraham & Sou, A 549 Grakelow, Chas. H 549 Grey & Co., T. J. 534 Gude Bros. Co.. 548 Hart, Geo. B 550 Heistad, H 535 Hess & Swoboda.549 Hews & Co., A. H 552 Hill Co., E. G...550 Hill, I). Nursery Co 530 Howard. W. D..536 Johnston Bros.. .548 Easting, w. Co F. . 550 Kelway & Sou. ..534 Kervan Co 551 Knoble Bros. ...549 Kroeschell Bros. 558 Kuebler, W. H..551 Kottmlller 548 Page Lemon Oil Co... 552 Liggit, C. U 535 McCarthy & Co. N. F 536 McHutcbison Co.535 Marshall. W. E. & Co 534 Michel 1, H. P. Co.545 Michigan Cut seryman 530 Flower Ex 550 Murray, Samuel. 548 National N u r - N. Y. Botanical Gardens 536 Niessen Co., Leo.550 Palmer, W. J. & Son 549 Park Floral Co. .549 Penn the Florlst.548 Pennock S. S. Co 533 Pino - Lyptol Chemical Co... 555 Pierce Co., F. 0.554 Plerson, A. N 533 Plerson, F. R...533 Page Pulverized M a - nure Co 552 Randall Floiver Shop 549 Reed & Keller... 551 Reid, Edw 550 Reuter, L. J. Co.536 Rice & Co., Je- rome B 534 Robinson, Henry M. Co 550 Robinson, H. M. & Co 550 Roland, Thomas.548 Ross. F. M 549 Sheridan, W. P.. 551 Slebreeht, Geo. C.551 Siggers & Sig- gers 550 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 534 Smith, W. & T. Nursery Co. . .53G Smith, The Flor- ist 548 Smith & Fetters Co 5111 Smyth, Wm. J... 549 Page Stearns Lumber Co., A. T 552 Sumpp, G. E. M.548 Stumpp & Wal- ter 534 Thorburn, J. M. & Co 534 Totty, Chas. H..536 United Cut Flow- er Co 550 Vincent, R., Jr. & Sons Co 533 Wants. For Sale, etc 554 Warburton 548 Weber. F. C....549 Wilson 548 Wood Bros 548 Woodmont Nur- series 536 Woodruff, S. D. & Sons 534 Zech & Mann 550 Zinn the Florlst.548 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS oj/ advertising your goods in (Ac Horticdltiure Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 530 HORTICULTURE June 7, 1919 FERNS Per 100 Per 1000 BOSTONS t% Inch f«.00 fSO.OO ROOHKV KI.TH ... " «00 MOO WHITMANI " 9M M.00 Hlll'I'MANI COH- PACTA " 9-BO M.00 VBBONA " «.S0 58.00 TEDDY, Jll " S.S0 58.00 Stock all sold until June 1st. Order either direct or through 8. 8. Skldelsky & Co., Sole Agents Philadelphia, Pa. HENRY H. BARROWS, WHITMAN, MASS. PERENNIALS FIELD GROWN Write Us Your Wants < h-.Ii or satisfactory trade references. No C. O. D. shipments. L J. REOTER CO. Plant Brokers 329 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, Mass. DAHLIAS Send your want list of Dahlias to THE DAHLIA KINO, who Is listing 400 of the best varieties for cut flowers for retail catalog trade. The largest Dahlia grower in the world. J. K. ALEXANDER East Bridge water Massachusetts CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN. MICH, Snow Quoen Carina Awarded Certificate of Merit at 8. A. F. & O. H. New York Convention. And 100 other notable kinds. Always ask for SWASTIKA BRAND OANNAS. The pONARD & |TT-| WEST GROVE VJONESCO. | 31 | P£NN.,U.S-A. tifct fib, Fras. aeMhu WhM. ltm-tm* Wt »rt rmhicrihiri U tkt Nuratrywttn' t Fund ROBERT DY8ART OBKIWIIO PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple method* ef »rrwt SMWatlai espeejelly adapted far •arista' as*. BOOKS BAL4NOB2D AMD ADJTJ*TaB> 40 STATE STREET . . BOSTON RHODODENDRONS, MAGNOLIAS, HARDY ROSES, BOXWOOD, all shapes Send for Catalogue n. f. McCarthy & co., i\a Arch Street, on, Mass. IBOLIUI T^bNrfdw HARDY PRIVET American Forestry Company 16 Beacon St., Boston, Haas. & ST. LOUIS. Mothers' Day business was very good with the wholesalers, especially in out of town shipping. Local florists spoke of good trade Thursday, but as the heat was great and the soldiers' parade kept many of the people from buying. Decoration Day in St. Louis was never a heavy one. Plant men were busy and plants were sold at good prices. Publicity ads. in the newspapers seemed to help swell the demand. PATENTS GRANTED. 1,303,516. Automatic Power-Operated Plow Lift. George T. Strite, Minne- apolis, Minn., assignor to Avery Co., Peoria, 111., a corporation of Illinois. 1,303,518. Plow. George T. Strite, Minneapolis, Minn., assignor to Avery Co., Peoria, 111., a corporation of Illinois. 1,303,533. Riding Attachment for Cultivators. Orville D. Bendure, Mound City, Kans. 1,303,769. Harrow. Benjamin H. Campbell. Chicago, 111. 1,303,810. Cultivator Attachment. Cor- nelius Van Gemert, Albia. Iowa. 1,303,813. Plow. Max H. Brabandt Paris, Tex. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXIX JUNE 7, 1919 No. 23 BULBS AND BULB PRICES There is no doubt of the fact that bulbs are going to be somewhat short this season and it is a serious ques- tion as to the extent which the florist will be able to use them. The prices charged customers next spring will have to be higher, both for cut flowers and for potted plants than they were this season. This is unfortunate, for there has been, a growing appreciation of bulbous flowers, especially Darwin tulips, and an increasing demand. The reason for the shortage can be traced back to the war. While many of the large Holland growers con- tinued growing stock all through the troublesome times, a large percentage of the smaller growers were obliged to suspend operations. Now they are stocking up again. As a result a large part of the crop will be taken at In mie. In other words, the Hollanders are in compe- tition this year with the foreign trade. Then England did not allow the importation of bulbs last year. Now, of course, they are being admitted and the demand from that country eats heavily into the supply which otherwise would cross the seas. Just how many bulbs will go to other parts of Europe, it is im- possible to say, but it is reported that considerable buy- ing is done in the Scandinavian countries. Coming to concrete facts, it is probable that the in- crease in prices to wholesalers will be jumped from four to ten dollars a thousand, depending upon the kind. As prices are already high, this will make the cost prac- tically prohibitive for many dealers, who know that they will sell only a limited number of flowers when they pass the increase along to their customers. From the present outlook there would not be enough Holland stock to go around if buying were free, so that the in- creased price will form a natural check Of course freight rates continue very high, but in- surance is less now that tbe submarine menace no longer exists. Morever, shipments will arrive much more promptly than last season and there will be fewer losses. It is reported that the importers in this country are ordering very conservatively. Some of them are mak- ing conditions of acceptance when taking orders which read somewhat as follows: "All advance orders for growing crops are booked by us previous to harvesting and receipt — subject to crops permitting — and accidents or delays beyond our control. Should shortages necessitate it, we reserve the right to fill such orders pro rata." It is understood that the Holland growers have formed closer associations than ever before, that they are having the moral if not the financial support of the Hutch government in getting the business back to a normal condition. Tbe Hollanders feel none too kindly disposed toward the United States as a result of the Federal Horticultural Board's drastic ruling excluding great numbers of important plants and it is safe to say that but few favors will be shown Americans this season. Of course the embargo on Chinese lilies will be raised this season, in place of these lilies many florists last year recommended the Tazetta narcissi. Millions of these bulbs were grown last winter in window gardens and conservatories, in earth, fibre or water. It is interesting to know that this class of narcissi was cultivated in Egypt a century or more before the birth of Christ, and the flowers were largely used then as now in funeral ceremonies. Probably there will be a considerable demand for these narcissi this season, as many people became fond of them. Opposition to Plant Exclusion The leading papers of the country show remarkable unanimity in their opposition to the plant exclusion act. In its current number the American Botanist says: "It is not likely that a policy of separating ourselves from the good things of this world to spite a few measly plant pests will commend itself to a free people. To be sure a race of landscape artists has sprung up in this country which is so patriotic that it will plant only native species, but while we admit that many hand- some shrubs and trees originated in this country, we do not see how the best planting can do without the lilacs, the forsythias, the rhododendrons and many others that make our grounds attractive. We cannot help feeling that the horticulturists should have bent their efforts toward establishing safe methods of importing plants instead of proposing to shut ourselves up in magnificent isolation. Fortunately for us, a change in the political complexion of the country may make possible the modi- fying or rescinding of the obnoxious order. Its enforce- ment for a short time may possibly be of value in em- phasizing the harm that such a sweeping order is sure to bring to the gardening movement in America." Another Honor for Mr* Wilson At a meeting in Paris on the 25th of May La Societe Xationale d' Acclimation de France bestowed its MSdaille hors classe i I'effigie d' Piodore Geoffrey Saine Hilaire on Ernest H. Wilson, Assistant Director of the Arnold Arboretum, in appreciation of his services to the world by his discovery and introduction into the United States and Europe of a large number of valuable Chinese and Japanese plants. 538 HORTICULTURE June 7, 1919 HORTICULTURE Established by William J. Stewart In 1904 VOL. XXIX JUNE 7, 1919 NO. 23 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING COMPANY 14T Summer Street, Boston, Mass. EDWARD I. FARRINGTON, Editor. Telephone, Beaoh 292 ADVERTISING BATES: Per Lnoh, 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 (52 times), 30 per cent. Page and half page space, not oonsecatlve, 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 of March 3, 1879. The congressional fight on Quarantine The fight Regulation No. 37 has begun. There is is on every prospect, too, of a good, lively battle. Congressman Treadway of Stockbridge, Mass., is the man to fire the first gun,. Last week Mr. Treadway made an energetic protest against blanket authority being vested in the Horticultural Bureau of the Department of Agriculture to make rules and reg- ulations regarding the importation of plants and bulbs. Mr. Treadway quoted from resolutions adopted by the Lenox Horticultural Society condemning the practice of the Federal Bureau and announced that he would ask for a full explanation of the workings of the bureau when the item for its maintenance was reached. This is only the signal shot. Wait until the real barrage is laid down. Then something is likely to happen. have found two years ago. Conditions are analogous to those in the piano business, for example. Not for years have -ii many pianos and piano players been sold. Some concerns can hardly keep up with their orders, and in- struments with prices running from $400 to $600 are most in demand. The business of the talking machine dealers is equally good, and the higher grade machines have the call. Now this demand does not come from the wealthy class, but from salaried men and wage earn- ers. Some time ago a motorman in uniform stepped into a department store and asked to see some toys for his children. Nothing satisfied him until a compli- cated mechanical toy priced at $60 was produced. That interested him. He dug down into his jeans, produced the amount specified and had the toy sent home. No matter how optimistic we may be, we cannot expect that this sort of thing is going to last. A readjustment is bound to come all along the line, and the florist who settles back with a feeling that he never will have to hustle any more to get business is going to have a rude awakening. It is time to make hay while the sun shines, of course, but it is equally advisable to get the hay under cover in anticipation of rainy weather ahead. The wise florist is the man who lays his plans now for future business by studying his trade, by testing out all avail- able advertising methods suggested, and especially by rearranging his credit system so that there will be fewer losses when money is less plentiful. With the surprising volume of business Will it last? which has helped to fill the coffers of the florists and growers during the pa9t few months there has come a certain tendency to believe that a new era has set in and that high prices with plenty of trade will continue indefinitely. Perhaps no such thought has taken definite shape, but it is evi- denced by the disinclination in some quarters to reach out for future business, or even to take part in the national publicity campaign now being carried on. Let the situation be analyzed, though, and it is likely to appear that the florists' trade, like other lines of busi- ness, is simply reflecting the wave of prosperity which has come with unprecedentedly high wages. If the dealer will go over his books, he will be likely to find a very different fist of names from that which he would Footprints on the Sands of Time The immortal lines of Wm. J. Stewart's fellow towns- man, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow : "Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime And departing leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time," are a happy sizing up of Mr. Stewart's long and active life. He left many footprints, and the finest and best was the one that took him 15 years to impress on the world — and its name is Horticulture. No finer way, to keep his memory green forever, lies to his admiring friends than in keeping that foot- print fresh and green in the path he pointed it — namely for the wholesome development of horticulture in its highest reaches in every direction. To do this, support Horticulture wholeheartedly by sending it advertising, news, advice, articles. And tell all your friends to sub- scribe. When you come to think of it, this line of action is really a bigger compliment to Mr. Stewart's memory than writing fine poems about him — much as everybody appreciates these beautiful tributes. Send in that ad., and with your own sub. see that you add a new one from some neighbor, not already in the runnin in. pots 12.00 TKADKSCANTIA— Multicolor, 2% in. pots 6.00 VERBENAS — Separate colors, 2% in. pots 6.00 VINCAS for Bedding — Alba pura. Rosea alba, Rosea, 2Vi in. pots 7.00 \ I N< AS. Trailing for Baskets — Major, .",1.. in pots 16.00 Z1NIAS — Separate colors, 214 In. pots ' 4.00 FERNS We offer a splendid lot of ferns for immediate Shipment as follows: NEPIIROLEPIS — Elegantissima Cnmpacta, Muscos,,. Smithii. .°.i:, in. pots... $0.88 > IEPH itoi.Ki'is — Klemintissinia Compacts, Snperblselma, 6 in pots 75 nepiikoi.epis — Elegantissima Compact*, Harris!, 8 in. pots 8.00 NM-IIKOI.EPIS— Elegantissima, 10 in. pots 4.00 NEPilKOLKPis — Dwarf Boston. S in pots 1.50 NEPIIROLEPIS— Muscosa. Smithii, r. in pots ;.... ...... ........ .7.. F. R. PIERSON, Tarrytown, N. Y. 546 HOKTICULTUKE June 7, 1919 RAMBLING OBSERVATIONS OF A ROVING GARDENER I notice that Friend Barron in the last issue of the Garden Magazine has some mild strictures on the failure of American nurserymen to stock up with the lesser known plants on the plea that there is no demand. No doubt there is some truth in what is said. Nurserymen in general are not as progressive, perhaps, as they might be. Yet there are two sides to the ques- tion, and sometimes the buying public proves remarkably unresponsive when efforts are made to popularize new and extraordinarily good offerings. Take the American Pillar climbing rose, for example. In my estimation this is the finest of all the single flowered climb- ers. The beauty of a large plant in full bloom almost takes one's breath away when one sees it for the first time. It is an incomparable garden subject, yet Mr. Robert Pyle, of Con- ard & Jones, has told me that they worked for years to get people buying this rose. It became well known and widely planted across the water long before anything like a wide demand could be created here. This sort of thing is of course decidedly discour- aging. Fortunately the American Pil- lar rose is at last being accepted at its full value. With Rosa Hugonis, as it happens, a little different experience has been en- countered. But this fact is due prob- ably to the somewhat romantic manner in which the rose was introduced and the large amount of newspaper and magazine space which has been given it. The writer has had a share in pop- ularizing this rose, and probably its best advertising has come through the magnificent specimen flowering each season at the Arnold Arboretum, where large numbers of people see it. One mistake has been made in some of the magazine advertising. Father Hugo's rose was not discovered or in- troduced by E. H. Wilson, as is often stated. Mr. Wilson has enough good plants to his credit; and the real dis- coverer of this Chinese rose was an English missionary, Father Hugo Scanlon, whose name it bears. It was first propagated in England, from which country plants were sent to America. The Veitch's have a large stock, from whom American nursery- men obtained their plants. instances may be illustrated by the handsome Japanese tree called Acan- thopanax ricinifolium. For years the Elm City Nurseries of New Haven, Connecticut, have been stocked with this splendid tree, and yet the sales have been much fewer than the merits of the tree would warrant. Perhaps the name is a drawback with the gen- eral buying public, but it shouldn't in- terfere with the appreciation of large estate owners or park Superintendents. There are few trees that can be grown in the northern states capable of cre- ating such a suggestion of the tropics as this Acanthopanax. It is a very graceful yet stately tree with large leaves suggesting those of the castor bean. It is really a member of the Aralia family, and in July it produces enormous flower heads, greenish- white in color, and sometimes meas- uring a foot across. The tardiness with which the pub- lic responds to new offerings in many In some instances trees which are not common in cultivation appear in most unexpected places. Not long ago a Ceder of Lebanon cone was sent to Professor Charles S. Sargent from one of the western states where there was no reason to suppose that a specimen had even been planted. There is no question as to the character of the cone, and it would be interesting to trace the history of the particular tree from which it came. As a matter of fact, though, good specimens of Cedars of Lebanon are to be found here and there in different parts of the country. An unusually large and aged tree of this species is located in one of the cemeteries at Wilmington, Delaware, where it has become somewhat of a landmark. Not for years have the Wisterias bloomed so freely as this season, at least in New England. They have been making a remarkable display for the last two weeks. Much depends, though, upon the way in which these vines are used as to the effects which they produce. A few days ago I saw a very large white specimen growing on the side of a white house. Natur- ally it did not make anything like the appeal to the eye which it would have made with a different sort of back- ground. The same day I saw another and even larger specimen growing on an old tree where it produced a stun- ning effect. When the growth is weak, as is often the case with Wisterias growing over porches and buildings, the plants have a moth-eaten appear- ance when in bloom that is not very satisfactory. They are rather better after all on a pergola or similar struc- ture with a background of green trees. I notice that the catalogues are still divided as to the spelling of the name. Perhaps the majority spell it with an A instead of an E, that is Wistaria. Now while this vine was really named for Caspar Wistar, who spells his name Wistar, Nuttall, author of the genus, spelled the plant's name Wisteria, which is now considered correct, and is so given in Bailey's encyclopaedia. According to Mr. Wilson, Wisterias are never seen at their best in this coun- try. It is in Japan that they flourish, especially when planted along the water courses, blossoms which meas- ure a yard in length not being uncom- mon. Amateur gardeners and even pro- fessionals often have their patience tried by the frequent changes in names or the spelling of names given the common plants by the authorities who write the reference books and man- uals. These changes sometimes seem wholly unnecessary as well as most confusing. They are made, however, with a purpose. At a convention some days ago it was agreed that the name first given to any plant should be the one adopted. Now it frequently hap- pens that experts discover that a plant well known under a certain name was discovered and given another name at a previous date. Under the rules this first name must prevail, and the change is automatically made. Whether all this is justified or not is not a point to be discussed here, but this is the explanation of changes which seem almost absurd. A good case in point is the shrub commonly known as Japanese Quince. This plant is widely used in suburban gardens, as everybody knows, and is catalogued very generally as aCydonia. Sometimes, though, it is classed as a Pyrus, and not one garden maker out of fifty knows what plant is referred to when the name of Chaenomeles is used. Yet this is the name under which it is indexed in Bailey's ency- clopaedia. This name has been adopted because it was the original name, so far as is known, having been given to the plant by Thunberg, who supposed that the fruits split into five valves. He used the Greek words "chainein" which means to split and "melia" which means apple. This, of course, is highly scientific and conforms to the rules of the game, but it certainly adds to the confusion of the purely practical man. June 7, 1919 HORTICULTURE 547 VALUABLE VIBURNUMS FOR THE GARDEN While a few Viburnums are in com- mon cultivation, there are others and among them some very good species which are wholly neglected. Among them are four native American species, the value of which for border and roadside plantations is well illustrated at the Arnold Arboretum, where they are used in large numbers. The earliest to bloom is V. dentatum, which has broad flat clusters of white flowers. This is a common roadside shrub in the northeastern part of United States. Viburnum cassinoides is the second of the four to flower. Its native habi- tat is the swamps of New England where it sometimes grows twenty feet high. In cultivation it remains a low bush, and is a plant which can be recommended with confidence for use in small gardens as well as on large estates. It has several peculiar merits. For one thing its thick lustrous leaves give it a good appearance all summer. The flowers, which are borne in slight- ly convex clusters, are not any hand- somer than those of other kinds, but in the fall when the fruit comes the plant takes on a unique appearance. This fruit is larger than that of the other summer flowering species native to America, and while green at first gradually turns to pink and then be- comes blue-black. It usually happens that some of the fruits have reached the final stage while others are still green, so that green, pink and blue berries are to be found on the same plant, and even in the same cluster. This characteristic makes V. cassi- noides one of the most interesting of the fall fruiting shrubs. There is an- other characteristic of the plant which is worth noting, and that is the curious variation in the shape of the leaves and the size of the flower clusters. The third of the native Viburnums to come into bloom is V. venosum. It is much like V. dentatum, but blooms two weeks later. It is not widespread, growing naturally only along the northern Atlantic coast. It probably will not prove of much interest to nurserymen, but the last of the four to bloom, V. candyi, is a decidedly worthwhile species. It is a native of eastern Pennsylvania, and is also found west as far as central Indiana. (Continued on page 551) >1 * ' * -?nr ::,*»'* H^-' KM ■'•Sa^S^r**.** ■., « %*,%-■ *i#Wt "%& » , **,: Good Specimen of Viburnum Sargentii 548 HORTICULTURE June 7, 1919 IN THE National Capitol It r»nr eervlee >• deliver fUw«i er DHltm «i Order by T«U- rraph or atliarwlee. Prompt Reliable Servlee. GEORGE H. COOKE Ctonneetient At*, and I- St. WASHINGTON, D .0. CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5S23 Euclid Ave. Will tako good car* of your orders Mtmtirt tj f. T. D. Ainci»ti»n. KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Order* to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue ■«ib« Florists' TaWaraph D«n™ri DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part ol the country t* New York City WrtU er Tatas/rapa 2139-2141 Broadway, New York T.Uph.n. IMS-IBM ('.In— bo. KOTTMILLER, Florist 426 MadUon Are. and 49th St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel T.lepheao, Momj Hill TtS Ost of-town Orders Solicited. Locattea Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Aeao. Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADINGS FLORISTS 36 Dorrance Street Member Flori.te' Telecraph Delivery DARDS— FLORIST Established at N. E. Cor. of Madison Are. and *4Ui St., Near York, for 44 Tears QtrALTTT, SERVICE, FAIH PRICES Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery W. 8. 8. BUT WAS War Sarins; Stamp* SAVING STAMPS leaned t>T toe U. 8. Hot. When writing to advertisers kindly CATALOGUE RECEIVED. "The Telegraph Florut" Member of Florliu' Telegraph DelirerT 124 TREMONT ST. IM A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave. at 4Stfa Street I GUARANTEE SATISFACTION Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. rmiT.ru. m as laLL BITO G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Am DANKER Albany, New York The beat of T. T. B. Sanies always Part SU Bostoo Retail Deliveries Mini Hadaaa River paints, T.l.s raphle Order. WOOD BROS. nilUKllX, N. T. HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR UST THOMAS ROLAND, Nahaot, M-u. EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, The Florist We deliver by automobile In Bast, Wsst and South Orange, also Glen Ridge, slont- elalr. Blosmfleld. Newark and New Tort JOHN BREITMEYER'S =S0NS^= Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We ©ever all Michigan points and reed ■wfcetlon* ef Ohio. I»d-a-M. and ^ ti\ Member* Florist.' Telegraph Detfvery Assodatloa. oOD£ BROS CO ItWF STI«w *UlllLTl.Tt,« ftC GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Telegraph Delrrery WILSON BROOKLYN LNEW YORK Member Florists' Telegraph Dell Terr a—a. Phones, Prospect 6800-8801-6802 DELIVERIES IN NEW TORS, BROOK- LYN and LONG ISLAND Store t and • Greene Ave. FLOWERS The Best at The Lowest "I SERVE" The Largest Popular Priced House In Philadelphia F. M. ROSS Send orders to 136 So. 52nd Street, Philadelphia. Other Stores 13 So. 60th St., 213 E. Glrard Avenue PHILADELPHIA Member Florist*' Telegraph Delivery Orders from all except member* of the F. T. D. most be accompanied by rem i t tanoe. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE June 7, 1919 HORTICULTURE 549 CHICAGO Send Your Order* to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Delivery Service WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop ■AMI L UNDALL, TrtfwUtmr. «■>» FtortoW T.UcnH>k DeBverr S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. T. AJfDKBSON hctIm — ■ ■ treeb, stars? •seek as* ansae* astlverlae la BtirTALO, LOOKFOBT, NIAGARA fALU aad WBSTKBN NKW TOBK. Member Fiori.u' Talaa-rapa Delivery THOS. F. GALVIN I NO. IILTUI VftDlf *61 Fifth Ave. liCfff T Ulf IV Vamiorbllt Hoi«J BOSTON 799 Boyleton Street liQrrrtw U StMMK Hi ill Eistm Pabits KNOBLE BROTHERS Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery We are well equipped to handle your orders. 1U6 W. 26th Street CLEVELAND, O. THE SMITH & FETTERS CD. 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Fhrwen of Every Kind in Sesuon PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. GRAKELOW E™, Evtry thing in Flouen Broad Street at Cumberland Tk* Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLI8, President. E. P. N El MAN, Secretary. Maaabaa noruu' Teles-rasa d.Ut«tt DENVER. COLORADO 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 — Danker. Boston— Thos. F. Calvin, 1 Park St. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Wilson, 8-6 Greene Ave. Buffalo, N. T. — 8. A. Anderaon, 440 Main St Buffalo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main SL Chicago— William J. Smyth, Michigan Are. and 31st St. Cleveland, O.— J. M. Qasser Co., Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O. — Adam Graham A Seas, 5623 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros., ISM W. Stb St Cleveland, O.— The Smith A Fatten Ca., 73S Euclid Ave. Denver, CoL— Park Flaral Ca., IMS Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breltmeyer s Seas, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. Bast Orange, K. J.— Smith, The Flarlai. Fall River, Mass.— Warbnrton, 486 New Boston Bd. and M N. Mala SL FlahklU, N. T.— Woes Bras. Kansas City, Mo —Samuel Murray, 1*17 Qrand Ave. New York— David Clarke's Sans, 2W- 2141 Broadway. New York— A. T. Bnnyard, 413 Madleea Are., at 48th St New York— Dardi. N. B. earner 44th SL and Madison Ave. New York— O. B. M Stampp, 7(1 Fifth Are. New York— EottmlUer, 426 Madison Ave. and 40th St, also VanderbUt Hotel. New York— Thoe. F. Calvin, Fifth Ave., at 46th St Omaha, Neb.— Hess A Sweboaa, 141S Farnum St. Philadelphia— F. M. Roes, 136 So. 52nd St., 13 So. 60th St.. 212 E. Olrard Ave. Philadelphia— Chaa. H. Qrakelow, Broad St. at Cumberland. Providence, R. I.— Johnston Bros.. M Dorrance St St Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber, 4*26-28 Olive St Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.— F. B. Pler- •on Co. Toronto, Can.— J. H. Dnnlop, 8-16 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 Snap, 22 Pearl St When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Mtmtir PloritU Tellgrafh Dtlivtry AlfciatUn NOTICE INITIALS. Wt havi mt sleri tnly THE I. M. GASSEB COMPANY, CLEVEiAMD Euclid) Ava>nu«> The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered aa mall or telecrepB ereer few ear seeaalen, la aay part af the Deeataleav JOHN H. DUNLOP S-ie West Adelaide St. - TORONTO. ONT HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephsaea 1M1 aad L IMS 1415 Farnum St. OMAHA, NEB. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE M. C. FORD 121 W.st 28th St., NEW YORK fllE DOSES, FIKT UMH A Fall Llae ef ALL OUT ILOWIM. Telepoeste SS7S TarraeraL Little Ads. Thai Brine Big Returns Little Ads. In oar Classified Buyers' Direc- tory bring big returns t« both advertiser Anything 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 thai will prove profitable to you. 550 HORTICULTURE June 7, 1919 For All Flowers in Season Call on THE LEO NIESSEN CO. 1201 Race St. Philadelphia, Pa. EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1*19 - 21 Ram*..* St., rkiUaelpaia, Pa. CUKE IEAUTKS, ORCHIDS. VALLEY, RISES art all SnMMhM Vwi.tiK if Git Flams Wired Toothpicks W.J. GOWEE, Berlin, I.Y. I* MU ky mi* GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E. G.HILL CO. Wholosals Florists ■IIOHMOND. IND. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WMOUBALE COMMSSION FIMUSTS Hardy Fancy Farn Oar Specialty 214 UNHtf H ST, lETMfT, WCM. Thm Homte for Quality aim! Strvict ZECH & MANN Mr*We are Wholesale Florist • Doing IM ■ Strictly Wholesale Business » Eut Randolph Street, CHICAGO 5 / \ ► CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. J S < E When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention HORTICULTURE IF You Want Anything from Boston Get It From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Ordori With Ut HENRY IVI. ROBINSON * 2 Wlnthrop Squirt and 32 Otis Strset, BOSTON, MASS. J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers ROSES, CARNATIONS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK Shipping order* hare most careful attention always William F. Kasting Co. Whol«sal« -670 WASHINGTON lorlsts • BUFFALO, N. Y. WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We k»T« a UBmu etteataae ef Hew Tar* Cttj sarata cat an* eaaaaaa aa> assaaent means and keet retaras are ■aaaiaa far steek eenatcae4 t* as. A4aeaas Tea* aMeaaaaa. — UNITED CUT FLOWER CO. Inc. 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK D. J. Pan-**, Pees. J. K fuLL-EIN "A UUMI HI TBI WHOlJUaU GOWraMIKXt TtADt FOB OTU TWtTI Tl*aS " ROSKSI I WANT NOSES1 Have a demumd for store thorn J oaa tufphf- Ro&e Oroweri Call or Writ*. Ill West 21th St NEW RK TILirBOU 1ST ana M HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK LORIST1 s-ar w..t a« MACBJCB u. tK 3tr..t DOLANSKY- Mcdonald CO. Wholesale Florists 5 Winthrop Square BOSTON, MASS. Telephone », Fort 11 ill 3630 and 3631 When Writing to Advertisers Kindly Mention HORTICULTURE June 7, 1919 HORTICULTURE 551 H. E. FROWENT Wholesale CommiMion Florist Choice Cut Flowers w.w MdfW, lei Wat r»tk St, NBW TOM KM. SfSl. liadUom Saaara. i — WM. P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street NEW Y8RR Telephone 5336, Farrarot- Oall and Inspect toe Beet Bstabllsmeat In the Wholesale Flower District- WILTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer In CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 Wee* M*h Street, New York TciepnoiM. «H*-*S** Madison Square QEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST IOS) WEST a**»«rt JST CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED i{*»\t*mmu NEW IOML Boston Floral Supply Co. M7-SOT OaaaSridaw St.. Bae S— SHOW BOOHS, IS Otis Street and as Arab Street Headquarters (or CTCAS. BSBKBTB. WIBB DKSIOMS aasl WAX ILOW1U REED tXL KELLER ltt Weet tMh St., New York Florists9 Supplies We manufacture all our ■ttal Buifis, takiti Win Win .Neviltiu and are dealers in Deeeratlre Glassware, Growers and Florists' Beanisltes THE KERVAN CO Ob* Hlaeeet Standard of Quality , Sleek in America- Wrlbs fee lUaaireJaw Catalos; ef Greens and Florists' Sop piles IIS W. 28th St, ■ . NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foremost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE » First Class Market '•• si. CUT HDWER- .» Willoughby St Brookes * fc When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE (.Continued from page 547) Some pains has been taken at the Arnold Arboretum to illustrate the value of these American Viburnums for planting in parks and gardens. It has been shown that they can be im- proved greatly by cultivation, and that with good treatment they will grow in- to large and remarkably attractive plants. There are a few other Ameri- can Viburnums, but they are of less importance as garden ornaments. Then there is the group of Vibur- nums from western Asia which have considerable value, although they are rather inferior on the whole to the American species mentioned. V. Sarg- entii is among the best of the foreign- ers, and is a very handsome plant. It belongs to the opulus group with ster- ile flowers forming a ring around the inflorescence. These flowers are larger on Viburnum Sargentii than on the American and European species of this group. It is not so handsome in the fall, though, as the fruits are smaller and less brilliant In color. The Asiatic V. tormentosum, which is found in both Japan and western China makes a shrub of considerable size and bears large numbers of flat flower clusters surrounded by rings of ray flowers. Professor Sargent of the Arboretum considers this one of the handsomest shrubs which has been brought from eastern Asia to the gar- dens of this country. The snowball form commonly catalogued as Vibur- num plicatum should be named, to be correct, V. tormentosum var. dilata- tum. There is a Chinese snowball called V. macrocephalum, with pure white, sterile flowers in larger heads than those of other snowballs. It is hardy and free flowering, but as it is not a vigorous or a long lived plant, is not to be recommended to nurserymen or for garden culture. Yet a few very fine specimens are to be found in America. Probably the best of all is in a garden near Wilmington, Dela- ware. It is 12 feet high and 15 feet broad. Nearby is a second specimen 10 by 13 feet. Estate owners who are willing to spend money for brief effects no doubt will be pleased with plants of this species. Viburnum Seiboldii is a fast growing and hardy plant, probably one of the best of the Asiatic species for this climate, although its leaves when crushed throw off a very disagreeable Oder. V. dilatatum. is a handsomer plant, and is especially desirable for \the bright red fruit which it produces in the fall, making it a fine addition (to the autumn garden. There are other species from the far east but the most meritorious have been mentioned, with the possible ex- ception of Viburnum Carlesii. which flowers very early in the season, and is worthwhile planting because of its sweet perfume, even though it is not particularly attractive after the flower- ing season is passed. As a novelty it is certain to sell, and probably will be distributed more widely than any ot the other Asiatic species. BUSH HONEYSUCKLES. Prof. C. S. Sargent of the Arnold Arboretum says: "For northern gardens there are no more beautiful plants than some of the Bush Honeysuckles, with their myriads of yellow, white, rose color or red flowers which in summer or autumn are followed by lustrous, usually scarlet fruits. Nearly all of these shrubs are able to show their greatest beauty in this climate, but this can be obtained only by planting them in rich soil and with sufficient space for free growth in all directions. In poor soil and when crowded by other plants they are usually miser- able objects. The large growing kinds like the different forms of L. tatarica, the hybrids L. bella and its varieties with white and with rose-colored flowers, and L. notha, should be plant- ed as isolated specimens at least twenty feet from any other plant. L. Morrowi, a plant of the Amoor region in eastern Siberia, requires even more space, for its lower branches which cling close to the ground naturally spread over a great area. This shrub has gray-green foliage, comparatively large white flowers and bright red fruits. It is one of the most useful of the early introductions of the Arbo- retum into the United States and has been largely planted in the Boston parks. Like many other bush honey- suckles, L. Morrowi hybridizes easily with other species, and most of the plants raised from seeds, now sold by American nurserymen as L. Morrowi, are hybrids of this species with L. tatarica and are erect growing plants of little value for those who want plants with the peculiar habit of L. Morrowi. Among the less vigorous growing plants attention is called to two hybrids of L.. Korolkowi in the collection, L. amoena and L. Arnoldi- ana. These have small gray-green fo- liage and small, bright pink and very attractive flowers, and are, perhaps, not surpassed in grace and beauty by any honeysuckles in the collection." 552 HORTICULTURE June 7, 1919 <8r38k£» Tnnoa »»▼• your plants and trees. Just the thing; for greenhouse and ontdoor nse Destroys Mealy Bug\ Brown and White Scale, Thrlpa, Bed Bplder, Black and Green Fly, Mltea, Anta, etc., without Injury to planta and without odor. Used according- to direction, our atand- ard Inaectlclde will prevent raraeea on your cropa by lnaecta. 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CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Pulverised or Shredded Cattle Manure Pnlrertaed Sheep Manure The Florists* standard ot uudorui tjfgfi qimlifv for ova ten veals §t**H- WIZARD bRANDb jmuj Strnpry {Janst orcw, at write as direct For prices and freight rates. THE PULVHUZED MANURE CO. ««•" atnak YsavL CbJa The BeCAgnlxed Standard insert! dde. A. spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrlps and soft scale. quart. 11.00; Oalloa, H.50. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, %1XX>; Gallon, gt.s*. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and othar worms working in the soli. Quart, ft.n*) Gallon. 13.0* SOLD BT DEALERS. Apoine Manufacturing Co. MADISON. N. J. CYPRESS GREENHOUSE STOCK PECKY CYPRESS STOCK HOT BD SASH Ask for Circular D and Prices THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER COMPANY NEPONSET, BOSTON DREER'S "Riverton Special" Plant Tubs No. Dlam. Ea. Doz. 100 10 20 In. $3.25 J37.50 *287JS0 20 18 In. 2.75 30.00 237.50 30 16 in. 2.25 26.00 195.00 |40 14 in. 1.90 22.00 168.75 150 12 in. 1.50 15.00 110.00 160 10 in. .95 10.50 77.5« 110 8 in. .75 8.25 62.50 The Klverton 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, t»eds. plants. Buibs aHi supplies. 714.716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. ■its WK ARE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free from Bubbles Uniform In Thickness PAINTS and PUTTY Greenhouse White ffi^p£&2£ Florists Prefer It will pay yon to get onr estimates. theDWELLE-KAISERco. 251 Elm Street BUFFALO, N. T. SEEDS AND BULBS JBobbington's 128 Chamber. St., N. Y. City PATENTS. Copies of any of these patents can be obtained by sending fifteen cents in stamps to Siggers & Siggers, patent lawyers, Box No. 9, N. U. Bldg., 918 P St., Washington, D. C, by mention- ing Horticulture. 1.303,961 Farming Implement. George Raun, Hahn, Tex. 1.304,058 Hand-Harrow. Frank J. John, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 1.304,312 Seed-Root or Corn-Planters. Rufus C. Henderson, Kankakee, 111. 1.304,512 Cultivator. Charles T. Ray, Louisville, Ky., assignor to B. F. Avery & Sons, Louisville, Ky., a corporation of Kentucky. June 7, 1919 HORTICULTURE 553 COMING EXHIBITIONS. Will secretaries please supply any omissions from this list and correct dates that have been altered: June 13, Providence, R. I. — Exhibi- tion of roses and spring flowers of the Rhode lshmd Horticultural Society. E. K. Thomas, secretary, Kingston, R. I. June 21-22, Boston. Mass.— Exhibi- tion of roses and peonies of the Mas- sachusetts Horticultural Society. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, Horticultural Hall, I'.oston. June L.'l-l'L>, New York -Annual meet- ing and exhibition of the American Sweet Pea Society at American Mu- seum of Natural History. Wm. Gray, secretary, Bellevue road, Newport. June 24-25, Jenkintown, Pa: — Exhi- bition of sweet peas, hardy perennials and hybrid perpetual roses of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust, secretary, 606 Finance Building, Philadelphia. June 25-26, Newport, R. I. — Summer show of the Newport Horticultural So- ciety at Convention Hall. Fred P. Webber, secretary, Melville, R. I. July 5-6, Boston, Mass. — Exhibition of sweet peas of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, Horticultural Hall, Boston, Mass. August 9-10, Boston, Mass. — Exhibi- tion of gladioli and phlox by Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, Horticultural Hall, Boston. September 4-6, San Francisco, Cal. — Annual show of the Dahlia Society of California at Palace Hotel. F. C. Burns, secretary, San Rafael. September 9-11, Hartford, Conn. — Fall flower show of the Connecticut Horticultural Society. Alfred Dixon, secretary, Wethersfield, Conn. September 11-14, Boston, Mass. — Dahlia, fruit and vegetable exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, Horti- cultural Hall, Boston. September 16-17, Ardmore, Pa. — Ex- hibition of dahlias, outdoor cut flowers and vegetables of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust, secretary, 606 Finance Building, Phila- delphia. September 18-19, Providence, R. I. — Dahlia show of the Rhode Island Hor- ticultural Society. E. K. Thomas, sec- retary, Kingston, R. I. September 23-25, New York— Dahlia exhibition under the auspices of the American Institute, of the City of New York and the American Dahlia Society at the Engineering Society building, 25-33 West 39th street. Wm. A. Ensle- son. secretary board of managers, 322 West 23rd street, New York. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special " ** Fancy and Extra " *' No. i and culls • Russell. Hatfley KilUmey, Ward Radiance, Taft, Key Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations Catileyaa Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies. Speciosum CaJlas Iris Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Pansies ' Daffodils Calendula Stocks Wallflowers Mignonette Sweet Peas Violets- : Marguerites Gardenias - Adiantum Gladioli Asparagus Plumosus, dr. Spren (100 bunches) . Last Part of Wiik ending May 31 1913 10.00 10 31.00 14.00 to 90.00 a.oo to 10.00 3-oo to 30.00 t.oo to 6.00 3.00 to 33.00 •■00 to JO. 00 3.00 to 8.00 10.00 10 50.00 10.00 to to 13.00 8.00 to 16.00 4.00 to 6.00 a.oo to 6.00 ■.00 to 6.00 .30 to 1.00 5.00 to 6.00 3.00 to .5.00 2.00 to 6.00 3.00 .73 2, 50 I.OO 6, co • 73 6.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 2,00 23.00 1.23 19. OO 30.00 First Part if Wiik ■ipMilf lure 2 1919 WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES -Per 100 m TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am Beauty, Special ■ " " Fane " No. ] Russell, Hadlev. Killarney. Ward. Radience, Taft, Key. Ophelia. Sunburst-. Carnations Ca ttley as Lilies, Longif lorum < Lilies, Speciosum • ■ < Calls* Iris ' Lily ot the Valley ■ Snapdragon Pansies Daffodils Calendula Stocks Wallflowers Mignonette Sweet Peas ••■ Violets-. Marguerites Gardenias Adiantum Gladioli BOSTON 1 June s ST. LOUIS June 2 PHUA. June s 33.00 to so ,00 to 1.00 to s.oo to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 [0 s.oo to 23.00 to 16.00 to 8.00 to 1 s.oo to 2.00 to 6.00 to 4.0* to .33 to 6.00 to 1.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to i.oo to 1.00 to •75 to 1.00 to S5.00 to 1.00 to 1 6 .00 to 20.00 to 50.00 33.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 5 .00 25.00 ao.oo >5-oo 4.00 10.00 12.00 1.00 8.00 2.00 10,00 4.00 1.50 2. CO 1.00 3.00 50.00 1.50 a 5.00 50.00 30.00 to 35.00 to 5.00 to 8. 00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 50.00 10 so. 00 to 15.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 5.00 to 2.00 to 5.00 to 2.00 to .3© to •33 *<> 1.30 to 10.00 to 5,00 to 33.00 to 60,00 40.00 15 00 35.00 IO.SO 8.00 8.00 5.00 75.00 25.00 20.00 10.00 IO.CO 6.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 .75 1.00 3.00 12.50 12.00 100.00 40.00 to 5s .00 ao.oo to 30,00 8,00 to 15.00 8.00 to 35.00 3.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 4.0s 75.00 to 100.0c ao.oo to 23 .00 ao.oo to 25^0* 10.00 to 12.00 8.00 to 10.00 8.00 to 10.00 5.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 .30 to .75 3,00 to 4.00 1,00 to 3.00 .30 to .75 30.00 to 40.00 1.00 to 1.50 10.00 to 12.00 50,00 to 60.00 WHOLESALB FLOWER MARKETS — Roees Am, Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra. " " No. 1 and culls. . . Russell, Hadley Killarney, Ward , Radiance, Taft , Key Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Callas.. Iris Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Pansies Daffodils Calendula Stocks Wallflowers Mignonette Sweet Peas Violets • ; Marguerites Gardenias Adiantum Gladioli Asparagus Plu. A Spren. (looBhs.) CINCINNATI June 3 30.00 30,00 8.0a 10.00 6.00 10. oc 8.00 4.00 75.00 ao.oo 60.00 4». 00 23.00 25.00 15.00 23.00 35,00 5.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 1.00 3.00 a, 00 4.00 to to to 10 10 to to to to ICo.OO to 35.00 to to 20 .00 1.00 2.00 10.00 25.00 8. co 8.00 13.00 '■5° 4.00 3.00 8.00 8.00 1.30 2.0a 3.00 1.00 15.00 50.00 TRADE PRICES — Per 100 ir^u, TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO I BUFFALO I PITTSBURG June 2 June a June s 1 50.00 35.00 1 2.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 60.00 15.00 13 OO 15. CO 5.00 10.00 .50 3.00 3.00 6.00 1.00 6,00 1.00 1 .00 1.00 15.00 1.00 3.00 30.00 60.00 40,00 13-00 30.00 15.00 35.00 15.00 ia.00 80.00 ao.oo 18.00 ao.oo 6.00 5.00 1 a. 00 a 00 8.00 3. 30 2,00 I.OO 25.OO to 1.25 to 12.00 to 100.00 to to 40.00 30.00 3.00 12. CO S.OO 6. co 6.00 2.00 7*J-°° 15-00 .800 15.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 .40 s.oo 2. CO 3.00 3.OO ■75 1.00 1.00 20.00 1.00 50.00 40.00 15.00 20 .CO i a.oo I 2. GO 1 5- CO 4.OO 85.OO 2O.00 IO.OO 25.OO IO.OO 10.00 15.00 1.00 5.00 3.00 6.00 5.00 a.oo 1-30 1.50 35.00 s.oo 35.00 to 50.00 6,00 to 8.00 to 6.00 tr 6.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to ico.oo to 20.00 tc to 20.00 to 1.00 to 10.00 to 1.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 3. OO tO to to 50,0c 4«.oc ao.oc 25.0c 15.00 15.00 15. oc 10. oc 125.00 25.0c 35.00 35.00 8.00 12. OO 3.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 ■75 .73 s.oo 1.50 40.00 4.00 a co 1.00 3.00 a.oo 7S.00 55 I HORTICULTURE June 7, 1919 A FEW SEASONABLE SUGGES- TIONS. If time only permitted, one could write about many things, but at this time of the year every commercial and private grower's time is fully taken up. However, here are a few seasonable suggestions from the Canadian florist which may be of interest. Canterbury Bells A common mistake is made by many growers in sowing the seed of these beautiful biennials too late. Many sow them towards the last of July, or even later, and expect the plants to bloom strongly next season. A small proportion will probably do so but they will never equal those sown earl- ier. Canterbury bells are handsome border plants, but are even finer in pots when grown cool and given the necessary space for their proper de- velopment. Some are seen at Easter, but never of the quality obtainable later in the season. Nice plants may be had in seven-inch or eight-inch pots or tubs nicely staked up. These are very much admired by all observers, and are not difficult to grow as com- pared with many other plants. To secure good plants for flowering next year, sow the seed at once; then transplant into flats and later plant outdoors in well-manured ground, al- lowing twelve inches between the rows. For pot culture, dig up and pot about the middle of October. The singles are better for pot culture and also for cutting than either the double or vari- ous other varieties. Snapdragon The grower who wants a fall crop of snapdragon must lose no time in rooting some cuttings, or if he has no stock of such varieties as the public wants he should secure some from a grower who specializes in these charm- ing and increasingly popular plants. Cuttings rooted now should be set out in strawberry boxes or four-inch paper pots. These sunk in the rows can be lifted with a good ball of earth in August, when the time for planting indoors arrives. Of course they can be successfully lifted without much earth, but greater care is necessary. The use of four-inch paper pots is good, as they are pretty well decayed at lifting time, and will permit the plants being lifted with plenty of soil. ""Lorraine and Cincinnati Begonias There is still time in which to take cuttings of Lorraine and Cincinnati begonias and secure nice, salable stock in four-inch and five-inch pots or pans next fall. The old stock plants are now growing freely and so good succulent cuttings are obtainable. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BULBS C KBUR * 80NS, HILLBGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH. 8-10 Bridge 8t C ANNAS For the beet Up-to-Date Cannas, get new price list. THE CONAKD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plllsbury'e Carnation Staple, 1000 for 36c; 8000 for SL00 post- paid. I. L. PILL8BURY. Qalesburg, TIL DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grlnneu. $10.00 per clamp. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONBY, New Bedford, Mass. New Paeony Dahlia — John Wanamaker, Newest, Handsomest, Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big stock of beat cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. GLASS. Greenhouse class, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, lnd. There is usually a surplus of the larger sizes of begonias at Thanksgiv- ing and Christmas and a deficiency in the supply of the smaller plants. The cuttings will root quite easily now, where they can have some bottom heat. The earlier propagated plants and leaf cuttings should not be neglected, but should be given a shift before the roots are matted around the side of the pot. Do not give too heavy a soil. They thrive best in a compost containing considerable leaf mould. As much of this as of loam should be used, with a dash of sand added to keep it porous. It is evident that Lorraine begonias are being grown on a smaller scale. The large specialists are devoting their attention to Cincinnati. For the pri- vate man, however, it cannot be equalled for hanging-pans and baskets. Poinsettias If poinsettias have not been started yet, it is time to do so. Cut back the canes somewhat as the plants will then break more vigorously. Do not water too freely or some of the plants are likely to rot. It is better not to place them in too warm a house, as this makes the shoots soft. In a moderate- ly cool house a nice stock of cuttings are produced and these taken off, while quite short, with a heel will root without much trouble. Shoots, how- ever, which have been allowed to get too long and have to be cut below a leaf are more liable to damp off un- less great care is exercised in water- ing and shading. GOLD FIBS Gold fish, aquarium planta, analls, cas- tles, globes, aquarlnm, flab goods, nets, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT, Breeder, 4816 D St., Olney, Philadelphia. Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price list. raomaa Peonies. The world's greateat collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BHT8CHBR. Canal Dover, O. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moaa, orchid peat and orchid basketa alwaya on hand. LAGER & HURRBLL, Summit N. J. Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for Immediate effect; else Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount HlssarUk Nar sery, New Rochella, N. Y. W1RH WOU WILLIAM B. HBILSCHBB'B WIR»" WORKS, 2S4 Randolph St., Detroit. Ml<* HELP WANTED WANTED — Landscape Gardeners, as salesmen. Write for our Proposition. BARNES BROS. NURSERY CO., Dept. A., Yalesville, Conn. For private use half a dozen hard- wood cuttings put into a four-inch or five-inch pot will root and make ideal pot plants, while they can be pricked back on several occasions as to have them break double, but careful atten tion and feeding one can get some good bracts on them. CHESTNUT TREES DOOMED. The chestnut tree bark disease seems likely to rob New England of these fine trees. According to Frank W. Rane, state forester, authorities long ago gave up any hope of finding a practical method of stopping the spread of infection. The disease not only kills the trees, but makes the timber from dead trees inferior. All that representatives of the forester's department can do is to learn the situation of the area where the infection has made its most recent appearance and see that the chestnut is cut down and converted into timber before the disease has made headway enough to kill the tree. "Much chestnut, for instance, is used for railroad ties," said Mr. Rane." A good chestnut tie will furnish service for about eight years. "Railroad men say, however, that the wood of chestnut trees attacked June 7, 1919 HORTICULTURE 555 elNO-IYPTOi THE VKRY NEWEST AND QUICKEST METHOD OF DESTROYING WEEDS, GRASS AND OTHER GROWTH IN GARDEN WALKS, GUTTERS, TENNIS COURTS, DRIVEWAYS, ETC. This fluid destroys weeds and other growth wherever applied, and lt» effect on the ground prevents the growth of fresh ones for a year and thUB aavea a great deal of time and labor, as no cutting, hoeing or hauling away of the weeda la required. We manufacture the atrongeat line of DISINFECTANTS on the market. WEED Ki ER NNO-LYPTOL CHEMICAL CO., 507 509 W. 19th St., New York ■■■ar ■ m ■ Hea aba ■■ ■ ■ ronRvspANnirarR Bni.icrricn. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. by the disease deteriorates even be- fore the death of the tree in that ties cut from such trees, will not hold spikes as well as do those from unin- fected trees. "Any chestnut that Is allowed to stand until the disease kills the tree will be a dead loss." The chestnut growth of the state be- gins in the Rerkshires in the western part of the state, skips the Connecti- cut valley and then continues through central Massachusetts and east into parts of Norfolk and Middlesex coun- ties. The infection is general. Sound chestnut lumber, which can only be obtained before the disease has made any headway on the trees, is used in bridge and building construc- tion, for railroad ties, and in the manu- facture of agricultural implements, boxes and crates, furniture, house fin- ish and stair work, slack cooperage and toys. The last pamphlet issued by the state forester on the subject relates that the disease is caused by a fungus parasite known as Diaporthe Parasit- ica Murrill and supposed to have been brought to this country with the Japan- ese chestnut. It was first recognized as a serious disease in the vicinity of New York city in 1904. Tiny spores of the fungus gain en- trance into any part of the trunk or limbs and cause spreading sores or lesions. If the part attacked happens to be the trunk the tree is often killed in a season. If branches are attacked only those branches are killed and the remainder of the tree may survive for several years. The fungus girdles a trunk or limb, grows through the bark and sometimes covers it with reddish-brown pustules, which produce spores. The leaves change color and soon wither. The tree fights gamely and as the disease progresses sends out its defiance in the form of green sprouts on the trunk and near the base, but these in turn have to succumb to the deadly fungus, which slowly sucks out the life of the tree to live in temporary and parasiti- cal luxury. The disease, the pamphlet says, is spread by the spores of the fungus, mi- croscopic "dust-like" bodies like seeds, spread by rain to other parts of the in- fected tree and carried by insects, birds and rodents to other trees. The disease attacks only living chestnut trees and apparently leaves others alone. MAGNOLIAS IN THE ARNOLD ARBORETUM Several of the American magnolias trees are in bloom in the group on the right-hand side of the Jamaica Plain gate. Unlike most of the Asiatic spe- cies the American Magnolias flower after the appearance of the leaves; they are hardy and handsome trees. A hundred and fifty years ago letters of English plant lovers written to their American correspondents con- tained many appeals for Magnolia plants and seeds, and in the early years of the nineteenth century these trees were to be found in the princi- pal collections of plants in the middle states. To the present generation they are almost unknown, and it is only in a few American nurseries that an occasional plant of one or two of the species can be found. There are six of these Magnolias, but one of them, M. pyramidata, grows only in the extreme southeastern corner of Alabama and adjacent Florida, and would not be hardy here. Of the other species, the so-called Mountain Mag- nolia, M. Fraseri, is the first to open its flowers in the Arboretum. It is a small tree rarely more than forty feet high, with an open head of long branches, leaves often a foot in length and deeply divided at the base, and creamy white, sweet-scented flowers eight or ten inches in diameter and very conspicuous as they stand well above the crowded leaves at the ends of the branches. This Magnolia is a native of the southern Appalachian Mountain region, and, although it has not been found growing north of south- eastern Virginia, is perfectly hardy in eastern Massachusetts. The next to flower is M. cordata which for several days has been covered with its cup- shaped, bright canary yellow flowers unlike in color those of any other Magnolia. There is an interesting story connected with this tree. It was discovered toward the end of the eight- eenth century by the French botanist and traveler, Michaux, on one of his journeys from Charleston, South Caro- lina, up the valley of the Savannah River to the high Carolina Mountains. By Michaux it was introduced into French gardens where it flourished. For more than a century every at- tempt to rediscover this tree failed, and it is only within the last five or six years that it was found by the Berckmans Brothers growing in the woods not many miles distant from Augusta, Georgia, where plants only a few feet high flower profusely. Grafts from Michaux's trees, however, pre- served this tree in cultivation, and the plants in the Arboretum were raised from grafts taken from old trees in the Harvard Botanic Garden for which they were imported from Europe probably when the garden was laid out, that is, more than a century ago or not long after Michaux had discovered and in- troduced this tree. — Arboretum Bulle- tin. Horticultural Books r.r Sal* »y HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING OO. CkrjMuithfmam MaauaL liner D Smith a*.** The Chrreaatheeaaaa. HerTlef- ten jm Commercial Ctrutdo Guitar*. Dick LM Commercial Mooo Culture. Holme* Ul Violet Culture. 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During the latter half of this time also more and more Investi- gations and tests have been conducted by experiment Btatlons 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 haB 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. 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HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer St., Boston, Mass. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXIX JUNE 14, 1919 No. 24 ROSES OWN ROOT, 3-INCH, $15.00 PER 100 $140.00 PER 1,000 2000 CECILE BRUNNER 1200 HADLEY iooo COLETTE MARTINET 4000 WHITE KILLARNEY 2000 DBL. WHITE KILLARNEY 2200 KILLARNEY BRILLIANT 3000 MRS. AARON WARD A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. RAMBLER SPRAYS Pink, white and red ; long, medium und short. The first cuts from our Washington store, then Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York, thus giving us an unusually long season. $5.00 to $20.00 per 100 sprays, according to length DELPHINIUM $8.00 to $10.00 per 100 Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants, tireens, Ribbons and Supplies Business Hours: 7 A. M. to 5 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY TVif» Wholesale ine Florists of Philadelphia NEW YORK 117 W. 28th St. PHII.ADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow St. BALTIMORE Franklin & St. Paul SU. WASHINGTON, 1216 H St., N. W. Bedding Plants, Etc. We offer the following Blight surplus in bedding plants, which we offer as follows as logn as unsold: Per 100 ABUTILON — Eclipse. 2', ill. pots $5.00 ABUTILON — Eclipse, 3U in. pots 10.00 AGERATl M — Blue, White, dwarf, 2% in. pots 4.00 ALTERNANTHEKA— Aureo nana, Brilliantissima and Parony- chiodes major, _'i in. pots 5.00 AI.Ys.SlM — Tom Thumb, Double White, 2],i in. pots 4.00 BEGONIA — Erfordia. '■'<'■ in. pots 15.00 (ANNAS — Buttercup, Turrytown, Venus, 3% in. pots 15.00 CAN N As — Beanie de Poitevine, Egandale, Pierson's Premier, Florence Vaughan, New York, Souv. d'Autoine Crazy, 3^ in. pots 12.00 CELOSIA — Childsi, Thompson! magnifica, 2% in. pots 5.00 CENTAUREA — Gymnocarpa, 2'4 in. pots 5.00 COBEA — Scandans. :l in. pots $1.50 per dozen COLEl'S — Golden Bedder, Firebrand. Verschaffeltii, etc., 2V4 in. pots »'°" cosmos — Separate colors, 214 in. pots 4.00 GERANIUMS — Mine. 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THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street Through to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITT KELWAY 8 SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS (personally selected strains) WHOLESALE ONLY Write for Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. FREESIA PURITY IMPROVED Per 1000 % to % inch $0.00 Vi to % inch 9.5(1 Mammoth Bulbs, % to % Inch. 15.00 Large Jumbo Bulbs, % inch... 18.00 AMERICAN BULB GO. 112 W. Wabash Are., CHICAGO, ILL. Poinsetiia Stock Plants CALIFORNIA GROWN Early and Late Flowering Type $4.60 per doz. $7.50 for 26, $25.00 per 100 CARNATION and 'MUMS R. C. CANNA ROOTS GLADIOLI BULBS Seasonable Plants, Bulbs and Seeds. Ask for Complete List of Varieties and Price*. Satisfaction Guaranteed IRWIN - NEW YORK ROMAN J. 106 West 28th Street Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BLt'B L18T OF WHOLESALE PRICES MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOB PROFIT Cyclamen Seed— Giant Strain Salmon King. White, Bright Pink, Bright Bed, Delicate Pink, $9.00 per 1000. Supberb Bed and Delicate Salmon (Prize Medal Winners), $17.50 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 50 Park Place NEW YORK CITT 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, MASS. June 14, 1919 H ORTTCULTURE 559 RAMBLING OBSERVATIONS OF A ROVING GARDENER Peony and iris shows have been well patronized this year, and the ex- hibitions have been particularly fine, although the hot sun of last week caused the more delicately shaded peonies to fade to a marked degree. Exhibition peonies cut in the bud and allowed to unfold indoors have been very highly colored this season. It may be that the time will come when the recommendations of William Rol- lins will be generally observed. Mr. Rollins believes and urges that peo- nies for exhibition be grown in pots in the same way as chrysanthemums, claiming that in no other way can perfect blooms be obtained for the show room. He says this even after making elaborate experiments with cloth shelters in his peony gardens. Yet this does not mean that the shel- ters have not been beneficial. The fact is that they have proved of great value and have justified the expense put into them. There is one point which is being emphasized by this season's shows, and that is the superfluity of varieties. There are scores of peonies which might just as well be discarded, and this statement holds true, although perhaps in a lesser degree, of the irises. At some of the iris shows this season many seedling varieties have been exhibited, and it has been a question if most of them were any improvement over varieties already in commerce. It is a pretty well accepted fact among peony growers, however, that there are too many varieties, and that a weeding out process ought to be un- dertaken on a national scale. This is not a new argument to present. While the late Mr. Stewart was alive, he used his trenchant pen to urge a re- form which would mean doing away with obsolete peony varieties, point- ing out that it would be a matter of progress to select the best form of each color or distinct shade of color and of the early and later flowering types. Even though a sharp policy of elimination should be adopted, there would still be enough varieties left of all classes to satisfy everybody. As Mr. Stewart also pointed out. some growers cling to certain kinds which are of the easiest propagation, even though they may be rather in- ferior in quality of bloom. Of course this is not for the best interests of peony devotees. The principal thing is to have the best kinds for our gar- dens, and in point of fact, most of the good kinds are very vigorous growers. At the Boston iris show last Satur- day, there was one flower of outstand- ing supremacy. It was called Lord of June, being of phenomenal size, splen- did texture, and exquisite coloring, light blue, and was exhibited by Mr. Chase of Andover. Mr. Chase is a man of the type most needed in de- veloping horticulture for the masses. He is a business man and grows peo- nies as a hobby, selling only in a small way. He is as critical as an orchid expert, and as skillful in breed- ing as most commercial growers. It may be that he will develop into a grower of national prominence, for some of the leading flower growers of the country have been developed through just such a channel. Ber- trand Farr of Wyomissing, now among the most prominent peony and iris growers in the world, was originally in another line of work and gradually developed his nursery business through his love of the iris. Arthur Cowee, of Berlin, N. Y., who grows gladioli by the ton, was formerly a coal merchant. It would be easy enough to extend this list until it be- came a lengthy one, for the lure of choice plants has wrought the evolu- tion of many an amateur into a com- mercial grower. Perhaps it is not realized by most gardeners that the Mahonia or Oregon grape is included in the ban which has been placed on the barberry. It is stated that this plant carries the wheat rust in just the same way as the barberry, and consequently should be exterminated in every wheat grow- ing section. This is rather unfortu- nate, for the Oregon grape is to be valued more highly than the common barberry. The latter can be replaced to advantage by the Japanese bar- berry, which has been given a clean bill of health, and may be planted freely. The Oregon grape is really a beautiful plant, although its decora- tive value has perhaps never been ap- preciated outside of the northwest. Usually it is badly winter killed in New England, but it went through last winter practically without dam- age, bloomed freely this spring, and MICHELL'S PANSY SEED Michell's Giant Exhibition Mixed A flanl strain which for size of bloom, heavy texture :ind varied colors and Shades cannot lie surpassed. Half tr. nkt., 80c; tr. |.kt.. BOc.; '» oz., $1.25; $2.00 per Vi OZ. ; per oz., $7.00. GIANT SORTS IN SEPARATE COLORS Tr. pkt. Oz. Azure Blue *0^ *2/Ti5 Black Blue 40 Emperor William, blue 40 llortensiu Bed *'■ Kinc of the Blacks 40 Lord Beueonsfleld, purple violet • -40 Pea k. blue, claret and white ?0 Snow Queen, pure white 4U Striped and Mottled W White with Eye Pure Yellow Yellow with Eye .40 .40 .40 2.75 2.7S 2.75 2.7.w. 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 HEADQUARTERS FOR ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS 1 OOO 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 Wholesale Price List. MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE 518 Market St, Philadelphia has made much new growth. As a ground cover it is not easily surpassed, and there is reason to believe that it will still be used in gardens outside of the wheat sections. Although the vine known as Acti- nidia polygama which I mentioned last week is often destroyed by cats when set out of doors, there are still places where it is being grown suc- cessfully. There is a very good speci- men at the Harvard Botanical Garden in Cambridge, Mass., and others have been reported. Some of the nursery- men have the vine listed in their cata- logues. This Actinidia is sometimes called the cat vine, and its peculiar potency may be suggested by the ex- perience of a woman who visited the Arnold Arboretum some time ago and was given a leaf or two. She says that she carried it in her hand bag to her home in Providence, and that when she entered the house her pet cat almost immediately began to per- form unusual, unexplained antics. For a long time she did not realize the reason, having forgotten all about the Actinidia foliage. When she remem- bered it she gave it to the cat. which turned almost inside out in an ecsta- cy of pleasure. The peculiar feature of the matter is that the vine has no odor which is perceptible to human nostrils. This particular cat had no experience with the plant before. ;>go HORTICULTURE June 14. 1919 FERNS Per 100 Per 1000 BOSTONS !'i liirli S6.00 »60.00 BOOSEVKLT8 ... " 6.00 60.00 WHITMANI " 6.60 66.00 WIIITMANI COM- PACTA " 6.60 56.00 VKRONA " 6.60 65.00 TEDDY, .lit " 6.60 55.00 Stock all sold until June 1st. Order either direct or through S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Sole Agents Philadelphia, Pa. HENRY II. BARROWS, WHITMAN, MASS. CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS MADISON, IM. J. PERENNIALS FIELD GROWN Write Us Your Wants Cash or satisfactory trade references. No C. O. D. shipments. L. J. REUTER CO. Plant Brokers 329 Waverly Oaks Road, Walt ham, Mass. GLADIOLI New Trad* List Ready JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. FlowerfleM, L. I., N.Y. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for our Hat. The />ONARD Cj OWES CO RaLwt TjU. tnm. AjMota. TVtaM. Tk*-fW Wi mn tmlicribtrt U tki Nurtgrym—■ lUag eapeoially adapted far florists* see. BOOKS BALANCED AMD IDJUITBD 40 8TATE STREET . . BOSTON Talapkeas Mala H POINSETTIAS SNAPDRAGONS You know how Scarce they were last ***** 1000 R i in-iiii i l h Silver Pink, season. Get your order In at once. ,, .„ ^M ^ M 1(K> 1000 Phelps" White, 2'/2-in 6.00 50.00 Phelps' Yellow, 2'i-in 6.00 50.00 >lu .> Deliver] .$10.00 896.00 ,. .. ., . (iiant Yellow, 2'i-in 6.00 50.00 August delivery 9.00 85.00 Nelrose, «V&-ln 55.00 September delivery 8.00 "5.00 Keystone, i'/i-in 6.00 55.no C. U. LIGGIT, sos Buil^fn Bidg. Philadelphia, Pa. IBOLIUM The New UinnV DDIUCT |L- Ibota x Oval- Hybrid II A HUT rtllVLI folium) TO BE SENT OCT IN THE FALX OF 1919. Introducers of Box-Barberry. Elm City Nursery Co., WOODMONT NURSERIES, Inc., New Haven, Ct. Chrysanthemum Cuttings Major BonnaJTon, ('has. Bazer, Oconto, Pacific Supreme and Chrysolora, ready April 1st, $3.50 per hundred. Also, Extra Strong1 Cutting's of Car- nation Matchless, $20.00 per thousand. W. D. HOWARD MILFORD, MASS. HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOB OVER HALF A UMMTUsYI Small, medium and largs slaea supplies' Price list new ready THE D. HILL KURSCTY GO. BTorgrea* Bpoolallsta. la Amoriea BOX «U, DUKIJM, 11.1s, National Nurseryman The oldest and best established journal for nurserymen. Circula- tion among the trade only. Pub- lished monthly. Subscription prlco $1.50 per year. Foreign subscrip- tions, $2.00 per year. In advance. Sample copy free upon application from those in the trade enclosing; their business card. National Nurseryman Pub. Co.,]£i HATBOJtO, PA. ORCHIDS We grow and sell nothing but ORCHIDS. If you are In the market for this class ef plants we respectfully solicit your Inquiries and orders. Special lists on application. 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Nephrolepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 Inch pots, oxtra heary, $35.00 por aoa- dred ; 6 Inch, $75.00 por hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, PH,LApflPHU- JAP LILY BULBS FRENCH BULBS DUTCH BULBS FREESIA, CALLA BULBS, Etc. FERNS IN FLATS Write for F. O. B. New York prices McHUTCHISON & CO., Thu Import 95 Chambers Street NEW YORK HORTICULTURE Vol. XXIX JUNE 14, 1919 No. 24 SHORTER HOURS FOR FLORISTS Opinions of Men Prominent in the Trade on Sunday Closing Apparently there is a well defined movement among florists the country over in the direction of shorter hours. This is in line with the tendency of the times. Not a few florists believe that retail stores should be closed all day Sunday, but others are more conservative. Of course there are differences of opinion, but the following letters will illustrate the general feeling in the trade: Early Closing Pays Washington, D. C. Gentlemen : — Replying to your favor of the 2nd, with reference to a movement for Sunday closing and for shorter hours, I hog to advise that I see no reason why we could not close the same as other people do, as a matter of fact I see the short closing hours coming. In Washington there are quite a few stores that keep open until nine o'clock in the evening and all day Sunday up until about nine or ten o'clock, whereas we have been closing for more than a y«ar now at six o'clock in the evening and at one o'clock on Sundays and one o'clock on holidays; and we are doing today more busi- ness than ever before by a large per cent. Showing that what little we lose by early closing is more than made up by satisfied employees and we believe the time is not far distant when flower stores will close at noon on Sat- urday and not open on Sunday at all. In fact there is now a Blue Law bill before Congress to close up every- thing on Sundays including soda water fountains and tobacco stands. Florists should not wait for this com- pulsory closing but should volunteer to have shorter hours. Just think a few months ago when we had gasless Sundays and heatless Mondays. I do not think that anybody lost anything; on the contrary I believe it was a distinct benefit to most of the florists. WILLIAM F. GUDE. Keep the Help Contented Lancaster, Pa. Gentlemen : — Without being a fanatic I am heartily in favor of Sunday closing, doing only what is abso- lutely necessary, both in the store and the greenhouses. A ten hour day has been my policy at the greenhouse for the past ten years with Saturday afternoon off from June 1st to Sept. 30th and a full week's pay. I am a firm believer in keeping help contented both with their pay and their hours, and in return demand and get their loyal co-operation in making the business a success, any one who does not appreciate my endeavors along these lines is replaced with some one who will. In the store eight hours and a half holiday makes for better business. ALBERT M. HERR. Co-operation Needed Philadelphia, Pa. Gentlemen : — Replying to your favor of June 2nd would state that I am heartily in favor of shorter hours, but. as long as the wage scale and over-head re- mains such a big factor and as long as it is impossible to get a hundred percent action on the time of closing it therefore behooves us to remain open as long as the other fellow does. As regards the half-holiday and the Sunday closing, while I heartily favor the same, I do not see how this is possible unless you procure a hundred per cent support from the florists of any community. Realize fully the many advantages of the short hours and certainly trust the day is not far distant when we will have thorough working agreement among the retail florists in full operation. Wishing you every success in your commendable un- dertaking, believe me to be Sincerely yours, CHAS. H. GRAKELOW. Endorses Sunday Closing New York, N. Y. Dear Sir: — Regarding your communication of the second in connection with our opinion as to the Sunday closing and shorter hours. This firm has always stood for agreeable and reason- able conditions with employer to employees, and I think I may say, Dards Inc., have approved of shorter work- ing hours than the average florist of New York. We emphatically endorse Sunday closing and nothing would please this firm better, than to see same become either a law or stringent rule. DARDS, INC. Per H. G. Perry. The Feeling in St. Louis St. Louis. Gentlemen: — In reply to your letter of June 2nd, wish to say that we have been working along the idea of shorter hours for the past few years, and we find that we are not losing any trade by it. Our store is open from i a. m. to 6 p. m. daily, except, Sunday, on which day. our store is open from 7 a. m. until 12 o'clock noon. We are very much in favor of closing all day on Sunday, and there is a motion being agitated in St. Louis to close up all of the florists on Sunday. We think the sooner all the florists in the country close up on Sunday the better it will be for the trade at large, and will make the florists amount to something in the community, and give the florists as well as the employees a day of rest. As we all know, the florist game is a hard one to be plug- ging at seven days a week without any rest. If there is any further information, that you may wish, from this locality, we will be pleased to render same, and we hope that your paper will be the first to start the early weekly and all day Sunday closing. Very respectfully, FRED 0. WEBER. 562 HORTICULTURE June 14, 1919 SUNDAY CLOSING APPROVED. Kansas City, Mo. Gentlemen: — I am heartily in favor of Sunday closing and for shorter hours. On July 1st, we will open at 8 a. m. and close at 5 p. m. until Oc- tober 1st. The only drawback to Sun- days is the funeral work. If they would do as I believe they do in Chi- cago, no funerals on Sundays, I would close my shop on Sunday at once. I am in favor of all the goods things for myself and associates which we are entitled to while passing through this planet. It is but a long breath at best, but it is not how long we live but how well. The great thing is good think- ing, a healthy, pure mind. Sincerely, Sam Murray. CANADA TAKES THE LEAD. While florists in the states have been discussing the matter of early closing, some of those in the Dominion have taken the bull by the horns and made the announcement that they would shut down on Saturday after- noons during July and August. Prob- ably the first public announcement of this policy to be made was by Dun- lop's at Toronto. In fact, it is asserted that this was the first florist on the continent to start the Saturday after- noon closing plan. Some other To- ronto florists have followed suit. Tidy & Son, H. G. Dillmuth and J. J. Hig- gins being among them. In some stores a plan is being considered which will give each employee one afternoon each week, although not nec- essarily Saturday. The entering wedge has been made and the movement will certainly spread. THE FUTURE OF RHODODENDRONS IN AMERICA In the current bulletin of the Arnold Arboretum Prof. Sargent has some im- portant observations on rhododen- drons. He says: Of the species of evergreen Rhodo- dendrons only the eastern American R. maximum, R. catawbiense, R. caro- linianum, the mountain form of R. minus, the Caucasian R. Smirnovii and R. caucasicum, at least in some of its forms, are truly hardy in Massachu- setts. The two species of the European Alps, R. hirsutum and R. ferrugineum can live here sometimes for a number of years but they are usually short- lived and unsatisfactory plants in this climate. The Japanese R. brachycar- pum formerly lived in Massachusetts gardens for many years and longer trials will probably show that it can be successfully cultivated in this climate. Including this still doubtful Japanese species and the two little European species, there are only nine species of this great genus of several hundred species hardy in this climate, and there is little hope that another species able to support this climate will be found. The poverty of our gardens in these plants appears when the Arboretum collection is compared with that in a garden in Cornwall in England, in which some three hundred and sixty species of these plants are growing and in which on a day in May of this year sixty-five species were in flower. Such a collection, and per- haps even a better one, can be made in a garden in the neighborhood of Port- land, Oregon, or in some favorable place on the shores of Puget Sound, but the sooner it is realized that north- eastern North America is not a good Rhododendron country in any broad sense the better it will be for the gard- ens in this part of the United States. For the last seventy years a large amount of thought, labor and money have been expended in attempts to cul- tivate these plants in the New England and Middle States; during this time many hundreds of thousands of these plants, principally hybrids of the American R. catawbiense, have been imported from Europe but the collec- tions of Rhododendrons in the eastern states at all satisfactory or compre- hensive can be counted on the fingers of one hand. In this climate unfortu- nately only a few of the Catawbiense hybrids, which are the popular Rhodo- dendrons here, can be grown. The American parent of these hybrids is perfectly hardy, but the influence of the tender Himalayan species with which it has been crossed has made most of the varieties of this hybrid un- suited to this climate,. The influence of the tender R. ponticum, the stock on which these plants have been almost universally grafted in European nur- series may account in part for the fact that plants of these hybrids which have lived here for thirty or forty years have then died without any other apparent cause. If evergreen Rhododendrons are ever to become hardy and permanent features of east- ern gardens we must give up trying to make European-grown plants success- ful here, and confine our- efforts to the few species which are hardy here and to crossing these among themselves in the hope of obtaining hybrids which will be able to grow here permanently. Something can perhaps be accom- plished by the selection of seedlings. For example the flowers of R. cataw- biense are of a peculiar shade of mag- enta which does not harmonize with any other color but white. Compara- tively few seedlings, however, of R. catawbiense have ever been raised and probably not much attention has ever been paid to selecting from among the plants growing on the high Appala- chian peaks individuals with flowers of unusual colors. R. catawbiense is perhaps the hardiest here of all Rhodo- dendrons; the habit is excellent and the leaves are handsomer than those of the other hardy species. Improve- ment in the color of the flower is all that is needed to make it a first-rate plant for this climate. It is doubtful if this can be accomplished by cross- ing it with other species, but through patient selection it may be improved and possibly a white-flowered form dis- covered. Hybrid Rhododendrons are hardier or less hardy than their par- ents. The few hybrids which have been made between R. catawbiense and R. maximum, the hardiest of all Rhododendrons here, are less hardy than their parents; and only a few of the hybrids of R. catawbiense with R. arboreum and other Himalayan species are hardy. On the other hand by crossing some of the Catawbiense hybrids with R Metternichii, a deli- cate Japanese shrub, a race of hybrids has been produced in England which is quite hardy in the Arboretum; and the hybrids of the two species of the European Alps crossed with one of the forms of the American R. minus are excellent dwarf garden plants here. In this country the breeding of Rhododen- drons for American gardens has never been systematically undertaken with full knowledge of the species available for the purpose. The field is an in- viting one, for these plants and other hardy broad-leaved evergreens are greatly needed in American gardens. The Scotch Roses. Some of the varieties of the Scotch Rose (R. spinosissima) are distinct and beautiful garden plante. The handsomest, perhaps, are the variety altaica, also sometimes called var. grandiflora, with petals faintly tinged with yellow toward their base, the varieties hispida and lutea with yellow flowers, and the variety fulgens with pale pink flowers. Like most single Rose-flowers, the flowers of these Scotch Roses last only a few days, but during these few days they are de- lightful additions to the Rose-garden, June 14, 1919 HORTICULTURE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. Our Maryland State Vice-President, W. F. Ekas of Baltimore, has sent us clippings from the Baltimore news- papers covering a proclamation by Mayor Broening in regard to the parade of home-coming troops on May 31. The proclamation is remarkable for the fact that liberal use is made of our slogan, "Say it with Flowers." It was as follows: — '•Say it With Flowers," Urges Mayor Broening, Calling on People of City to Decorate Liberally for Returning Heroes Mayor's Office, Baltimore, Md., May 28. To the People of Baltimore: To the end that the home-coming troops may have every physical evi- dence of the joy in the hearts of Baltimoreans over their safe return, I call on everybody along the route of the parade on Saturday, May 31, as well as throughout the city generally, to decorate liberally. "Say it with Flowers" is particularly applicable to the present home-com- ing, and it would be a splendid idea if potted plants and flowers are placed in front of dwellings, as expressing the love we bear our heroes, who translated patriotism into service, and as honoring the memory of those brave boys who gave the last full measure of devotion. Every home in Baltimore should fly a flag and enter into the spirit of this great occasion. William F. Broening, Mayor of Baltimore. It is suggested that as there will un- doubtedly be many home-coming troops parades in various cities and towns throughout the country, the florists in such communities bring to the notice of their mayors the action of the Baltimore Mayor with the idea of getting over similar messages, the beneficial effect of which for the florists' business would be incalcu- lable. It may be that they could also be induced to issue similar proclama- tions for "Armistice Day." And yet the florists themselves are not using the slogan nearly as much as they might. From the newspaper clippings which come to our Promo- tion Bureau, and which cover very largely the newspaper advertising done by retail florists throughout the country, it is evident that the per- centage of florists who incorporate the slogan in their copy is small. What a wilful waste of prestige! Advertising experts assert that the value of this slogan today could not be estimated at less than a million dollars — and the use of it is free as air. Why not see to it that the slogan is used in every piece of advertising sent out, or advertisement placed? And get the proper electrotype lines from our Promotion Bureau. These lines are in the familiar script form used in the magazines and in our dis- play signs. There are seven sizes available, W2 in. to 9 in. long, cover- ing practically all requirements. Our committees are now formulat- ing plans for speeding up the Cam- paign. As we have before stated, many times, the committees must pre- pare months ahead for the insertion of magazine advertisements. They spend as they go, and it is quite obvi- ous that unless the money is forth- coming they cannot proceed with then- publicity plans. Marvelous results have been secured for what generally is admitted to be a very small sum. A fund of $100,000 is required to ex- tend these results and make them per- manent. It is not a great sum. If the 20,000 florists believed to be in business paid per head assessments it would only cost them $5.00 a piece. And yet we are obliged to stick around the $40,000 mark, even when some of our liberal minded florists have given as much as $200, $300, and $500 cash this year. We are sure that many intended to subscribe, but do not seem to get to the point of writing a cheque. The consummation of Fall publicity ar- rangements is highly important in the month of June. Will you, Mr. Nonsubscriber, help to make this possible? Just remem- ber that our work is all done in your interests — you share in the resulting benefit equally with your brother florists. It is for all of us, and that is why we use purely national mediums. Out of the millions of magazine read- ers we reach there is a proportionate number in your locality. If we arouse their interest in flowers, as we must surely do, are you not going to derive advantage from it? Think the matter over, seriously, and your conscience should prompt you to make a contribution — and make it quickly. John Young, Secretary. NEW YORK TO DETROIT. S. A. F. & O. H. Convention, August 19, 20, 21. The New York Florist Club has de- cided to travel by the way of the D L. & W. railroad to Buffalo, then by boat to Detroit. The party will leave New York August 17, 8.30 p. m.; Ho- boken, 8.55 p. m., arriving at Buffalo 7.30 the following a. m.; spending the day in Buffalo, leaving there on the 6.00 p. m. boat that night and arriv- ing at Detroit Tuesday morning. The railroad fare New York to Buf- falo, is $12.83; berths, $2.16 including war tax. On boat, Buffalo to Detroit, $4.32, state room accommodating two per- sons, $3.78. The committee has already applica- tions enough to fill two cars and it is most important for those who are go- ing to travel with the New York Flor- ist Club Party, to notify the commit- tee at once so they can make the necessary reservations. This is going to be the banner convention, so make your reservations at your earliest op- portunity. The committee consists of Messrs. John J. Esler, P. W. Popp and A. L. Miller, chairman, Jamaica, New York. Should any further information be desired, communicate with the chair- man. PATENTS GRANTED. Copies of any of these patents can be obtained by sending fifteen cents in stamps to Siggers & Siggers, patent lawyers. Box No. 9, N. U. Bldg., 918 F. St., Washington, D. C, by mentioning HniiTH ri.TlRE. 1,304,631. Cultivator Attachment. An- drew J. Tower, Mendota, 111. 1,304,838. Soil-Preparer and Culti- vator. Thomas M. Weston, Chicago, 111. 1.304,871. Soil-Surface Pulverizer. Stephen H. Garst, Moline, 111. 1,304,910. Checking Attachment for Planters. William L. Sprowl, Van Alstyne, Tex. 564 HORTICULTURE June 14, 1919 HORTICULTURE Established by William J. Stewart In 1004 VOL. XXIX JUNE 14, 1919 NO. 24 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING COMPANY 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. EDWARD I. FARRINGTON, Editor. 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 (52 times), 30 per cent. Page and hull 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 Offle* at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. The thing is bound to come. Florists are Shorter going to establish hours which are approxi- hours mate to those in other lines of business. It is the tendency of the times and in line with human as well as business progress. Oftentimes the owner of a business enterprise becomes so absorbed in its development that time means nothing to him. He is as willing to work sixteen hours as eight, for all his thoughts are centered on the one thing. Occasionally such a man seems surprised to find that his employees fail to manifest just as keen an interest in his business as he himself feels. He gets a warped viewpoint and perhaps defeats his own ends by his failure to look at the matter from all angles. The progressive and successful florist will try to make the working conditions of his help as pleasant and as satisfactory as possible. He will not keep them in the harness while men in other lines of business are en- joying needed hours of rest or recreation, if he can avoid doing so. All this is more or less trite, of course. From the letters printed on another page it will be seen that there is general unanimity among the men in the trade who have expressed an opinion in the matter, and that the wind is blowing in the direction of shorter hours and Sunday closing. Yet the one detering factor has not been overlooked. If the thing desired is to be accomplished, there must be a getting together in every city. Unity of action is imperative. A florist must occupy a strong position and be very sure of himself to close his store when he knows that his competitors will be open. Let all the members of the trade in each city act together and there will be much less difficulty in putting the tiling oyer. The pub- lic will follow along. The amount of trade lost will be small and the morale of the workers will lie increased. There are plenty of florists who want to see the reform carried through. Isn't this the time to make a begin- ning? There is plenty of optimism among greenhouse More men, as may be judged from the fact that many glass 0f the well-known growers in the country are adding to their ranges. It is true that growers are not a unit in anticipating a rapid expansion of their business, some of them being reluctant to add any new glass. There is a general feeling of confidence, however, and the greenhouse manufacturers report that orders are coming in most satisfactorily. It is true that the cost of building new houses is higher than ever before in the history, but the increase is largely offset by the higher prices which are being obtained for plants and flowers. Moreover, the demand seems likely to be sustained for a long time. People are buying flowers more freely than ever before, and the habit is spreading rapidly- among what are called the middle classes and the working classes. It is this fact which giyes growers an optimistic outlook. Whose the Fault? "A Roving Gardener" writing in Horticulture of June 7th last has something to say on "the tardiness with which the public responds to new offerings" of plant material. I would like to ask what opportunity "the public" has to see, to get to know and to judge the merits of these new offerings ? I take it that a nursery- man has three means of acquainting the public of the variety and quality of his "offerings" (1) By issuing a catalogue replete with accurate, terse descriptions and good pictures showing their habit, their flowers or both ; (2) by placing properly labelled examples of the ma- terial he has for sale on exhibition where the public has opportunity of seeing it; (3) by advertising his wares in the horticultural and lay press. Catalogues are issued a plenty but very few in such manner as the public can gather any exact knowledge of the plants listed. Advertising, in general so well understood in this country, is not properly utilized by those whose business is to sell living garden material, and they in turn are handicapped by the almost com- plete absence of a proper horticultural press. Flower shows, plant exhibitions— when there is one in this country there ought to be a hundred. The public may be skeptical of descriptions, written in the superlative mood, in catalogues and advertise- ments, but plants on exhibitions are a demonstrable proof of their worth or otherwise. If the three means at the nurserymen's command were coordinated and de- veloped as they ought to be, the public would have the opportunity of knowing what material is available for garden embellishment. If nurserymen with proper stocks of first-class plants, new or old, and by catalogue, flower show and advertising bring them to the proper knowledge of the public, we shall in future hear little about the tardy appreciation of beautiful plants. Does not "A Roving Gardener's" own story of two roses in the same issue of Horticulture affirm this? E. H. WILSON. June 14, 1919 HORTICULTURE 565 MORE ATTENTION TO FRUIT NEEDED. Walthani, Mass. Editor Hnitin ii.tire: I was very Interested in reading your article in a recent issue of Hohtic i liiue, relative to the critical period that the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society is going through. I have felt, since I have been down in Eastern Massachusetts, that the Massachusetts Horticultural Society was not measuring up to its opportuni- ties. It was very much weaker in the work it was doing, than when I knew it intimately several years ago. I have felt that it was rapidly getting to be a gentleman farmers' club rather than a true horticultural so- ciety, working for the betterment of horticulture in all its phases. It is one of the oldest horticultural societies and has done some of the best work done in this country. It is located in the midst of the greatest horticultural fields, when one con- siders varieties and activities along horticultural lines that we have in and around Boston. I certainly trust that the movement which you started will result in a re- organization of the policy and lines of work attempted by the society. My special interest, as you know, is fruit, and they have been pulling away from this phase, giving it less and less money annually every year, and I have felt it was a serious mistake. Albert R. Jenks. ST. LOUIS. Flowers are plentiful and prices on the decline. Roses arrive consider- ably open and carnations are getting smaller. Outdoor sweet peas are coming in, the indoor ones being about over. The Growers' Association met Wed- nesday evening, June 4 at Eleven Mile House. The installation of officers was postponed until the next meeting. Mr. Stauch. formerly with J. F. Wil- cox & Sons, Council Bluffs, la., has been, visiting St. Louis looking for a good location to build a range of greenhouses. Visitors — Walter A. Amling, May- wood, 111.; A. N. Neilson, Pana, 111.: Philip McKee, Chicago, 111.; Mr. Stauch. Council Bluffs, la. ROCHESTER. The market is full of flowers. A high temperature accompanied by burning sun has hurried on stock with- out making it particularly good. Car- nations are sleepy. The peony crop is not so heavy as last year in red and deep rose shades. Roses of all kinds are in abundance and June weddings and graduations have helped to clean up stock. Sweet peas are in over sup- ply but of good quality. Calendula, marguerites, snapdragon, Iris, del- phinium, snowballs and candytuft glut the market. Some very fine America gladioli are arriving and sell well. Miss Kate Harvey of Albert's the Florist, has severed her connections with that firm and left for Cleveland, O. J. B. Keller Sons are displaying some gorgeous vases of Oriental pop- pies. MEETING OF NEWPORT GAR- DENERS. The Newport branch of the National Association of Gardeners, recently organized, held its regular monthly meeting on Friday evening, the 6th. with Andrew L. Dorward in the chair, and a good attendance of members. After Secretary Frederic Carter read the report of the last meeting which he had sent to the national secretary, William Mackay who attended the gar- deners' conference held in Boston last month, reported what took place at that meeting. M. C. Ebel, secretary of the national association, who came from New York to attend the meeting, reviewed the history of the national organization and briefly outlined the activities of his office. He also spoke of the nego- tiations now under way to bring about co-operation between the country estate owners and the national asso- ciation, the plans for which it is be- lieved, will take definite shape before the annual convention to which they are to be submitted. Mr. Ebel urged that all who can arrange their affairs to be away during the last week in August, should make every effort to attend the annual convention which will be held in Cleveland, August 26-28. A number of those present de- clared their intentions of doing so. PHILADELPHIA. The cut flower market for the first week of June in this city was marked by a whole lot of strenuousity and hard work on the part of everybody trying to make a dollar, and at the wind up the dollar hunters did not have a great deal to show for their extra effort. In other words the market was swamped and outside of regular trade no prices could be got for the surplus worth mentioning. The street boys could get a wagon load almost for the carrying away. Of course, the select trade was doing about as usual for the season and quotations on fancy stock like American Beauty, Russell and other indoor roses did not drop much. Carnations also held their own fairly well in the same connection, and orchids were the finest thing on the market. They held to the good old dollar mark and the cattleyas and phalaenopsis were really fine, and worth the money. No Easter lilies to be seen and very few callas. The latter are rather poor quality. In this connection there is a good showing of I-ilium candidum, which helps out a little. Delphinium very fine, and accu- pies a front seat in the daily returns. Gaillardia, coreopsis, sweet sultan, bluets and similar items greet the eye in quantity. Gladioli and sweet peas are also well to the front. The latter suffered a good deal from that 97 per cent, in the shade the weather man handed out. E. Gurney Hill is among the eminent rosarians honoring us with a visit this week, and he seems to be enjoying himself. He talks by the hour to John Burton under a tree at Wyndmoor, then he blows in to the Holstein- Friesien Cattle Show, where his son- in-law is a prince — hailing from Seat- tle. By and by, the hob-nob is with Robert Craig, at the Kirk, and after that there is a Quaker pow-wow — and some business on the side. Leave it to Gurney. He knows how to mix business and sociability — if anybody does. William Graham is now located at 1302 Sansom street and is doing busi- ness on his own account as an expert florist and decorator. He is making a specialty in plant, floral and elec- trical decorations, including flags and bunting. September 23-25, New York— Dahlia exhibition under the auspices of the American Institute of the City of New York and the American Dahlia Society at the Engineering Society building, 25-33 West 39th street. Wm. A. Engle- son, secretary board of managers, 322 West 23rd street, New York. :,i;<; HORTICULTURE June 14, 1919 Philadelphia Visitors:— E. Gurney Hill, Richmond, Indiana; Rev. E. M. Mills, Syracuse, N. Y.; J. Horace Mc- Farland, Harrisburg, Pa.; Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y.; E. Allan Pierce, Waltham, Mass.; Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa.; Dr. W. A. Moore, Seattle, Washington. HOLYOKE & NORTHAMPTON FLORISTS' & GARDENERS' CLUB. A meeting of this club was held June 3d with George Strugnell, head garden- er at "Bonny Briar," Holyoke, Mass., the president, Harold Keyes, presiding. The members voted to omit the July and August meetings. The results of many years of skilful and hard work at "Bonny Briar," by Mr. Strugnell were enjoyed immensely by members present. LANCASTER COUNTY FLORISTS- ASSOCIATION. Lancaster, Pa., via trolley and ma- chine a trip was made to the B. F. Barr farm for an inspection of his peonie fields, those fields that should have been in full bloom for Decoration Day but were just in their prime June 5th about 7 p. m. One plot of about five acres con- tained the regular assortment of some fifty odd varieties, ranging in price from ten cents to ten dollars for single eye division. To attempt to describe them would be to issue a catalogue with adjectives and exclamation points the main feature of the catalogue. Mr. Barr kindly told us to help our- selves to cut blooms and every one of the twenty present availed themselves of the offer. On the southern slope of a hill about an acre was planted for cut flower pur- poses only, these furnished about fifty blooms for Decoration Day and thou- sands for the week following, but better luck next year. Right in the same line of vision with this field are several acres of Blue Spruce and it certainly makes a beautiful spot on the landscape, in fact thousands of the various varieties of evergreens make this one of the show spots of this section. After an inspection of the formal garden which always has some new at- tractions in it the meeting was held on the porch with T. J. Nolan and Dennis Connor as visitors. After the usual routine of business the Picnic was taken up and the com- mittee instructed to make final ar- rangements for a picnic at Wild Cat with a chicken and waffle dinner. A committee consisting of three from this Club and three from the Ladies' Auxiliary were appointed to ar- range for a second picnic to be held at Rocky Springs for the children, this one to follow the other within a month. After the regular business Mr. P. K. Murphy, who has just returned from overseas where he served two years with the Ambulance Co. 111th and saw some of the hardest work of the war gave us a very interesting talk on his experiences with some new views of the situation and also gave his ex- periences with the French flower shops, a talk well worth hearing and one long to be remembered. Mr. John Schmuckli another re- turned employee of Mr. Barrs reached Lancaster 3 p. m., June 5th, and came right out to see the florists, saying he was mighty glad to get back to where there were real houses and where he could understand what the people said to him. He was connected with the 304th Engineers and told us of his many experiences in a talk following Mr. Murphy and told them so graphi- cally that the meeting did not adjourn, it simply dissolved after he was through, and like one of Mr. Schmuck li's experiences the Secretary found himself among the trees on the Barr lawn with all the machines gone and a half hour's wait for the 11 o'clock car. The amalgamation of the Ladies' Auxiliary and the Club was discussed and will probably be effected by the time the regular fall business meetings start into work. Albert M. Herr. OBITUARY. Joseph C. Forbes Joseph C. Forbes, known throughout New England as a horticulturist, died at New Bedford on Saturday at the age of fifty-three. He had been seri- ously ill for some time. He owed his reputation largely to a variety of dahlia known as the Ruth Forbes, which had won prizes in New England and New York flower shows. BOSTON. While the flower market has reacted a little, it is still very weak, but the trend is upward again and the grow- ers are beginning to take courage. At the same time much stock is being wasted and a considerable amount is being given away. The few Pennsyl- vania peonies now coming in are in pretty poor condition. The weather has put them out of commission. The quality of the native offerings is very much higher. Roses are selling the best. The call for carnation is light, although the stock is in excellent con- dition. There is more offered than the market can absorb. The one flower which is in demand but difficult to get is valley. Much more than is offered would be snapped up if it could be had. Doubtless this is due to the June weddings, of which there are a greater number this season. John Farquhar, Patrick Welch and Allan Peirce attended the rose test ex- hibition at Washington and greatly enjoyed it. The Boston Horticultural Club is planning a trip to Farquhar"s nurs- eries on the Cape in the near future. NEW YORK. Many of the boys who have been overseas are now back. Among them is James Murray, who has taken his old position with the Kerwan Com- pany. Julius Mason was wounded and is now in a French Hospital. John Cowper is also still across the water. George A. Crawbuck has been dis- charged from the navy after two years' service. The Aphrodite Company has taken the store formerly operated by Malan- dre Bros, at Broadway and 103d street. ORCHID COLLECTION SOLD. One of the Biggest Transactions of the Kind Ever Made. The celebrated Orchid collection owned by the late Charles G. Roebling, Trenton, N. J., has been sold intact to a private person prominently known in Philadelphia society. This sale of Orchids, which probably is the largest transaction of its kind that has ever been made in this or perhaps any other country was executed by A, M. Van Den. Hoch. The well known Phil- adelphia district manager of the noted firm, W. H. Moon Co., Nurserymen. Morrisville, Pa. Van refuses even to give a remote inkling as to the price paid, but sort of smiles when the sum of $30,000 is mentioned for he modestly does not claim to have any knowledge whatever of these aristocrats of the florist business. The famous collection consists of over 600 species and varie- ties with several thousand flowered and unflowered home raised seedlings, which no doubt will be seen in coming floral exhibitions in the future. AN EARLY SPIREA. Spirea Miyabei, a Chinese shrub, al- though less beautiful than S. Veitchii and S. Henryi, which are the hand- somest of the new Chinese plants in this genus, flowers earlier than they do and is distinct in its flat or slightly convex clusters of white flowers which are terminal on erect, leafy, lateral branchlets three or four inches long, and quite cover the plants. June 14, 1919 HORTICULTURE 567 MR. WILSON'S APPOINTMENT The Gardener's Chronicle of London has the following very pleasant refer- ence to the appointment of Mr. E. H. Wilson, Assistant Director of the Ar- nold Arboretum: — On April 14th last the Board of Overseers of Harvard College appointed Mr. E. H. Wilson Assistant Director of the Arnold Ar- boretum, in succession to the late Mr. Charles E. Faxon. Mr. Wilson is eminently fitted to fill this important position, for he has a most extensive and varied knowledge of plants, and as a plant collector in China and other parts of the East has enriched our gardens with a wealth of new flower- ing plants, trees, and shrubs. Mr. Wil- son was formerly engaged in the Bo- tanic Gardens at Edgbaston, under the late Mr. Lathom, and the knowledge of plants he acquired there and subse- quently at Kew was of inestimable value to him in his several plant-col- lecting expeditions. He is the author of several works, dealing mainly with new plants of the Far East, and is a valued contributor to this journal. It is a signal honor for British horticul- ture that the important post of As- sistant Director in this celebrated American botanic garden has been given to an Englishman. FIELD DAYS OF THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. June 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 1919, were "Red Letter" days in the annals of the American Rose Society. On Monday, June 2nd, the members of the Execu- tive Committee with friends met Dr. W. Van Fleet in his test gardens at Bell, Maryland. The afternoon was spent looking over the recently-intro- duced novelties and the seedlings which Dr. W. Van Fleet has under his supervision. The exhibit was indeed an interesting one. Among the recently introduced spe- cies were septipoda. with large clus- ters of showy pink flowers about two inches across; blanda variety Will- mottiae, with bright coral pink flow- ers; gentiliana, a hardy climbing spe- cies with medium sized white flowers, resembling Banksiae; rosabella, a light pink bush form with moss calyx; multiflora cathayensis with pink flow- ers about one and one-half inches across in large flat corymbs. Dr. Van Fleet showed the party many attractive seedlings which were under number. One of these was a cross between Double Rugosa and Triomphe de Orleans, a continuous bloomer with laciniate petals; Engel- mannii crossed with Moyesii, an early- flowering variety with rich red flow- ers nearly three inches across; sev- eral Hugonis and Altaica seedlings of promise, crosses between Wichurai- ana and hybrid teas, among which was a promising seedling with Lyon as the pollen parent, and another cross between Wichuraiana and Irish Fire- flame, No. W. M. 213, a clear pink containing blood of Caroline Testout crossed with Wichuraina, was espe- cially good as was also No. W. M. 5. a rich single dark red the parentage of which was Wichuraiana crossed with Moyesii. In the evening the Executive Com- mittee and the Arlington Rose Test Garden Committee held a session at the Ebbit House. Plans for the fol- lowing day were perfected, and con- sideration was also given to increas- ing the efficiency of the new rose garden. The opinion was expressed that there should be established in Washington an exhibition rose garden where there should be a display of those varieties best suited for the sec- tion. The rose test garden is fulfill- ing its purpose by a demonstration of what varieties will do in the particu- lar soil and climate, but from the na- ture of its purpose it can never he made to appeal to the eye because of its beauty. Individual plants of a va- riety will do this, but there must be vacant spaces where varieties die out. A committee, composed of J. Horace McFarland, Frederick Law Olmsted, Representative James R. Mann and S. S. Pennock, was appointed to con- fer with the proper officials of the United States Department of Agricul- ture in formulating plans and in lo- cating such an exhibition garden. A committee was also appointed to con- sider the best methods for disseminat- ing the varieties of roses bred by Dr. Van Fleet. At 9.30 a. m„ June 3rd, the follow- ing judges visited the Arlington Rose Test Garden to note the comparative value of varieties of climbers, bush and cut roses: A. Cumming. Crom- well. Conn.; B. H. Farr, Wyomissing, Pa.; G. S. Kidwell, Washington. D. C; Dr. E. M. Mills, Syracuse. N. Y.; S. C. Hubbard, Ithaca, N. Y.; George E. Anderson and Charles E. Gersdorff, Washington, D. C. At 11 o'clock a large number of members of the Rose Society visited the garden and spent the remainder of the morning noting the various varieties. A committee from the Executive Committee and from the Arlington Rose Test Garden committee remained to welcome and to explain the work to seventy-five soldiers from the Reconstructive De- partment of the Walter Reed General Hospital who visited the garden in the afternoon. Professor David Lumsden, who is in charge of the section devot- ed to agricultural training, directed the party. The other members of the party returned to the Ebbitt House for luncheon. In the absence of Pres- ident Hammond, Dr. E. M. Mills pre- sided as toastmaser. President Z. D. Blackistone of the Washington Flor- ists' Club, cordially welcomed the members of the society to Washing- ton, and Secretary E. A. White re- sponded by expressing the apprecia- tion of the members for the many courtesies extended to them. Profes- sor L. C. Corbett told of the work which is being done in the garden and of the need of a show garden. He was followed by Mr. E. G. Hill of Richmond, Ind., who spoke of the in- troduction of roses suited for commer- cial culture, and Thomas N. Cook of Watertown, Mass., spoke of rose cul- ture from the viewpoint of an ama- teur. Following the luncheon, automobiles carried the party through the beauti- ful Rock Creek Park to the home of Mrs. Charles G. Bell. Here the party spent a delightful afternoon among the roses, herbaceous perennials and the many natural beauties of Twin Oaks. At 9.30, June 4th, the Executive Committee of the American Rose So- ciety met at the beautiful estate of Captain George C. Thomas, Jr., at Chestnut Hill. The morning was spent with a session of the Executive Com- mittee. At the annual meeting of the society Captain Thomas was elected president, but he found it impossible to serve during the coming year. Rob- ert Pyle of West Grove, Pa., was there- fore elected to serve as president for the year beginning July 1, 1919. Im- portant changes in the constitution and by-laws were considered. Captain and Mrs. Thomas enter- tained the officers, executive commit- tee and friends with a delightful luncheon. After the coffee Dr. E. M. m;s HORTICULTURE June 14, 1919 Mills, in his wonderfully pleasing manner, presented the retiring presi- dent. Benjamin Hammond, with a beautifully leather-bound copy of Captain Thomas' "Outdoor Rose Cul- ture" as a token of appreciation from the officers and Executive Committee for his fourteen years of valuable serv- ice to the society, twelve years as sec- retary and two years as president. Mr. Hammond responded, expressing the pleasure which the expression of es- teem gave him and spoke of how highly he should value the book be- cause of the associations it would re- call to him, and the fact that it was presented to him in the beautiful rose garden of the author. Following the presentation Captain Thomas chris- tened his seedling No. 720, a beautiful rich red, single climber, "Dr. Huey," in honor of Dr. Robert Huey, because of the fact that it was through Dr. Huey that he first became interested in roses and rose breeding. By 2 o'clock about one hundred and fifty rose lovers had gathered in the garden. The heat was intense, but it was with difficulty that guests were lured from the living beauties to the shade of the trees where President Hammond introduced Captain Thomas who spoke a few words of welcome. He expressed the pleasure it gave him to share his roses with others and he hoped the guests would make the gar- den theirs for the afternoon. Mr. J. Horace McFarland discussed "Ameri- can Roses," emphasizing the value of the work Dr. Van Fleet and Captain Thomas are doing in introducing types of roses suited for all American conditions. He was followed by the "Silver-tongued orator from Indiana," the rosarian who is universally known and loved, Mr. E. G. Hill. He also paid a tribute to Dr. Van Fleet's, Cap- tain Thomas' and John Cook's work in rose breeding, stating that the infu- sion of the hardy "blood" of the rugo- sas and Wichurainas with the teas and hybrid teas was sure to develop new varieties suited for outdoor grow- ing in the middle-west. Mr. Robert Pyle, the newly elected president, closed the somewhat formal program of the afternoon emphasizing the value of the work the society is doing in reaching a large number of rose lov- ers and in carrying to them informa- tion which is of value in rose grow- ing. The remainder of the afternoon was spent among the roses. Among the seedlings a single white was ac- curately described by Captain Thomas as a "bush hardy Cherokee." The flowers were pure white and nearly four inches across. E. A. White, Secy. 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Kolkwitzia amabilis in the collection of Chinese plants on Bussey Hill is now well worth a visit, for Kolkwitzia has not before flowered so abundantly in the Arboretum. It is the only rep- resentative of a genus which is related to Diervilla and Abelia. The flowers are borne in pairs on long stems at the ends of short lateral branchlets and are rose-color in the bud, becom- ing paler after opening, the inner sur- face of the three divisions of the lower lobe of the corolla being white blotched with orange color at the base. Kolk- witzia did not begin to flower until it had been several years in the Arbore- tum, and it has not always, especially in the Shrub Collection, proved per- fectly hardy here. A plant, however, like the one now on Bussey Hill, will make up for many disappointments. 570 HOKTICULTURE June 14, 1919 PINOLYPTOI THE VERY NEWEST AND QUICKEST METHOD OF DESTROYING WEEDS, GRASS AND OTHER GROWTH IN GARDEN WALKS, GUTTERS. TENNIS COURTS, DRIVEWAYS, ETC. 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This honor fell to Robert Pyle of the Conard & Jones Co, West Grove, Pa., and a better man for the office would be hard to mention, notwithstanding the many eminent rosarians who had graced the chair during the past twenty years. The meeting took place at the residence of George C. Thomas, Jr., Chestnut Hill, whose rose gardens are famous far and wide and whose writings on his favorite flower are uni- versally admitted to be the most up- to-the-minute in this country and abroad. About three hundred ardent enthusiasts attended the meeting, and inspected the rose gardens of Mr. Thomas, which contain almost every known variety of the Queen of Fowers. The inspection lasted from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. and was much enjoyed. An interesting feature of the occasion was a dinner served by Mr. Thomas to the officers and executive com- mittees of the society, at which the retiring president, Benjamin Ham- mond of Beacon, N. Y., was presented with a specially bound volume of the latest Lippincott edition of "Thomas On Roses," by George C. Thomas, Jr. This was the gift of another ex-presi- dent, Samuel S. Pennock, who made the- presentation speech. Many rosa- rians from distant parts of the country were present, even the far off Pacific Coast being represented by Dr. W. A. Moore of Hollywood Gardens, Seattle, Washington. SCORING THE ROSES The judges at the National Rose Test Garden, near Washington, D. C, scored the roses there that appeared best on June 3. The following were at the head of IF You Want Anything from Boston Get It From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Order* With Ut HENRY IV!. ROBINSON «*. CO. 2 Wlnthrep Square and 32 Otl» Street, BOSTON, MASS. J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers ROSES, CARNATIONS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK Shipping order* have moat careful attention al way • William F. 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The Iris Exhibition of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society was held at Horticultural Hall, Boston, on Satur- day and Sunday, June 7 and 8. There was a good display of irises staged by J. K. Alexander, George N. Smith, H. F. Chase, and Miss Grace Sturtevant. Of especial note was Miss Sturte- vant's exhibit of fifty new seedlings. The variety Lord of June, shown by H. F. Chase, was pronounced the finest iris in the exhibition. A table of rhododendrons was shown by T. C. Thurlow's Sons, Inc., and a large collection of hardy her- baceous flowering plants was exhib- ited by W'm. N. Craig. Superintendent of Faulkner Farm, Brookline. Among vegetables the first potatoes of the season were shown by Hillcrest Farm, Weston. Hillcrest Farm made also the first exhibit of strawberries. Miss Cornelia Warren, Henry Stew- art, gardener, showed Persian Yellow and Mine. Plantier, roses and poppies. The following prize awards were made: Awards for Flowers. H. H. Hunnewell Fund, No. 3— Rho- dodendrons— Best new hardy variety, grown two or more years in the open in New England, three trusses; T. C. Thurlow's Sons, Inc.. Rhododendron Wm. P. Rich, Silver Medal. Twelve distinct varieties, one truss each: 1st, T. C. Thurlow's Sons, Inc.; 2d, T. C. Thurlow's Sons, Inc. John Allen French Fund — Irises — Twenty-four vases of three trusses each, not less than twelve varieties: 1st, H. F. Chase; 2d, George N. Smith. Twelve vases, not less than six varie- ties: 1st, J. K. Alexander. Hardy Herbaceous Flowers — Twenty distinct species and varieties, not less than eight genera (For non-commercial growers only): 1st. Faulkner Farm. Honorable Mention — Miss Grace Sturtevant, Iris Dream; the same for Iris Valkyrie; the same for Iris Jen- nett Dean. Awards for Fruits. Honorable Mention — Hillcrest Farm, Wilfrid Wheeler Strawberry No. 7. Wm. P. Rich. June 14, 1919 HORTICULTURE ;,;:; COMING EXHIBITIONS. will secretaries please supply any omissions from this list and correct dates that have been altered: June 21-22, New York — Annual meet- ing and exhibition of the American Sweet Pea Society at American Mu- seum of Natural History. Wm. Gray, secretary, Bellevue road, Newport June 24-25, Jenkintown, Pa.— Exhi- bition of sweet peas, hardy perennials and hybrid perpetual roses of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust, secretary, 606 Finance Building, Philadelphia. June 25-26, Newport, R. I.— Summer show of the Newport Horticultural So ciety at Convention Hall. Fred P. Webber, secretary, Melville, R. I. July 5-6, Boston, Mass. — Exhibition of sweet peas of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, Horticultural Hall, Boston, Mass. August 9-10, Boston, Mass. — Exhibi- tion of gladioli and phlox by Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, Horticultural Hall, Boston. September 4-6, San Francisco, Cal. — Annual show of the Dahlia Society of California at Palace Hotel. F. C. Burns, secretary, San Rafael. September 9-11, Hartford, Conn. — Fall flower show of the Connecticut Horticultural Society. Alfred Dixon, secretary, Wethersfield, Conn. September 11-14, Boston, Mass. — Dahlia, fruit and vegetable exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, Horti- cultural Hall, Boston. September 16-17, Ardmore. Pa.— Ex- hibition of dahlias, outdoor cut flowers and vegetables of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust, secretary, 606 Finance Building, Phila- delphia. September 18-19, Providence, R. I. — Dahlia show of the Rhode Island Hor- ticultural Society. E. K. Thomas, sec- retary, Kingston. R. I. COMING MEETINGS. Chicago — American Seed Trade Ass'n, annual convention, June 24 to 26. Secretary, C. E. Kendell, 216 Pros- pect Ave., Cleveland, O. THE FLORI ST Member F. T. D. Service III Union Street :: New Bedford, Mass. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS List Part if Wuk indng June 8 1919 American Beauty, Special •* " Fancy and Extra. •' " No. i and culls. . Russell. Hadley Killarney. Ward Radiance, Taft. Key Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations Catileyas Lilies. Lonsiflorum Lilies, Specioeum Callas Iris Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Pansies Oalendula Stocks Wallflowers Mignonette Sweet Peas Marguerites Gardenias Adiantum Gladioli Asparagus Plumosus, & Spren (ioo bunches) . 20.00 13.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 s.oo 3.00 ao.oo 10.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 9.00 .30 3.00 a. 00 a. 00 ■73 1,00 6, co • 75 6.00 15.00 to to to 33.00 ao.oo 10.00 30.00 6.00 23.00 10.00 8.00 50.00 12.00 16.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 1,00 25.00 6. co 3.00 to 2.00 tO 2.00 to 25.00 to I.25 tO 19. CO to 30.00 First Part if Will ■•(UDiag June 9 1119 IO.OO 6.O0 J .CO a. co 1.00 2. CO 1.00 1. 00 20.00 10.00 8.00 1.00 12.00 ■50 .10 3.00 .50 1.00 1.50 ■50 .25 3.00 .50 3-co 15.00 2G.OI 10.0c 5.0c 15.0c 4.0c 15.0c 6.0c a. o* 75.00 1 a. co 12.00 2.00 15.00 s.oo •50 3.00 4.00 9.00 3.00 1. 00 1. 00 25.00 1.00 8.00 23, OC WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - ™ADE "^-fMSusis only Roses Am Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra " " No. 1 and culls Russell, Hadlev Killarney . Ward Radience, Taft, Key Ophelia, Sunburst C&roations Cattleya* Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies. Specioeum Calls* Iris Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Pansies Calendula Stocks Wallflowers Mignonette Sweet Peas Marguerites Gardenias Adiantum Gladioli Asparagus Plumosus, A Spren. (ioo Bchs.) BOSTON June 9 ST. LOUIS June 9 to to to to .•5 to 1. 00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 1. 00 to .50 to 3500 30 .CO 6.O0 8.00 8.00 I.OO 8. 00 2.00 3 .00 25.00 20,00 25.00 4.00 10. oe 12.00 1.00 2.0* 10.00 4.00 1.50 1.50 2.00 50.00 1.50 S3. 00 50.00 50.00 to 25.00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.0a to s.oo to 1 . 50 to 50.00 10 so. 00 to to 15.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 2.00 to to 2.00 to 5.00 to to a. 00 to .30 to .50 to x.oo to 1000 to 12.50 3. CO tO 10.0c 33 00 to 100.00 4.00 •75 PHILA. June 9 60,00 40.00 to 5*. 00 40. CO ao.oo to 30.00 IJ.OO 5.00 to 15.00 1J.O0 8.00 to 25.00 6..o 3.00 to 6.00 8.00 1C.CO to 23.00 8.00 3.00 to 10.00 3.00 3.OO 10 4.O. 7500 75..o to 100.00 25.00 30.00 to to ,5.00 •5.00 20.00 to 25.00 10.00 10.00 to 12. .O B.co 8.00 to 10.00 4.00 I.OO to 10.00 5.00 to 6.00 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 8,00 •S» to • 73 to to 3.00 1.00 .30 30. CO I.OO 6 co to 50.00 to to to 4.00 3.00 •95 40.00 x.30 12 .OS 60. CO WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - 1,^EPWCES-T?lifai)MctfericdC5 1397-1325 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. The Chinese Lilacs. Most of the Chinese Lilacs have the advantage of flowering later than the common Lilac. Several of the species recently discovered in central and western China are now established in the Arboretum, and, flowering more freely as the plants grow older now begin to show their true value as gar- den plants in this climate. Perhaps the most distinct and certainly the most unusual of these Lilacs is Syringa reflexa. On this plant the flower-cluster is compact, cylindric, unbranched, from an inch to an inch CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net ASTERS Asters, Queen of the Market. Vick's Royal and Henderson's Invincible, in white, shell pink, rose pink, lavender and purple; strong plants, $0.00 per 1.000. Cash. BRILL CELERY. GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. BULBS C. KBUR A SONS, H1LLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St O ANN AS For the best Up-to-Date Cannas, get new price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plllsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 36c: 3000 for SL00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY. Qalesburg, I1L CELERY PLANTS Celery Plants, Easy Blanching; now grown exclusively by 90% of Kalamazoo growers in place of Golden Self Blanching. Strong plants, ready for the field ; $2.25 per 1,000: $0.00 for 3,000. Cash. BRILL CEL- ERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. nABllAH Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick QrinnelL $10.00 per clomp. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONBY, New Bedford, Mass. New Paeony Dahlia — John Wanamaker, Newest, Handsomest, Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Bis; stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. GLASS. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO.. Hartford City, Ind. KKNTI As Kentia I'.clmurcuun Avornirint' :; :ui.l 1 leaves, good strong plants out of 2^4-inch pots at $15 per W0 — larger quantities on application. J. H. FIESSER, 711-741 Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. GOLD FISH Gold fish, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarlnm, fish goods, nets, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT, Breeder, 4816 D St., Olney. Philadelphia. Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price list. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCUER. Canal Dover, O. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAGER & HURRBLL, Summit N. J. fINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for Immediate effect; also Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount Hlssarllk N«r- sery. New Rocbelle, N. Y. WIBJE WOBK WILLIAM B. HBILSCHBR'S WIBF WORKS, 264 Randolph St, Detroit, Ml* HELP WANTED WANTED — Landscape Gardeners, as salesmen. Write for our Proposition. BARNES BROS. NURSERY CO., Dept. A., Yalesville, Conn. and a quarter in diameter, long stalked and is gracefully arching and reflexed. The flowers are deep rose- color with a long slender corolla-tube, and have the disagreeable odor, although to a less degree than those of the Chinese Syringa villosa to which this species and the next are closely related, as is shown in their ample leaves dark green on the upper sur- face and somewhat pale, and slightly hairy on the lower surface. The other species in this group now in flower, Syringa Sargentiana. differs in its rather paler flowers white on the inner surface of the lobes of the corolla, and arranged in large, loose, long-branched, erect or spreading clusters sometimes eighteen inches long and twelve inches across. The leaves of this plant are hardly distinguishable from those of S. reflexa. Five of these new Lilacs belonging to the group of which Syringa pubes- cens may be taken as the type are flowering freely this year: they all have fragrant flowers, although less fra- grant than those of S. pubescens, and slender corolla-tubes. Syringa Koeh- neana, which is probably a native of Korea, has broad leaves unusually large for a species in this group, and short, broad, compact clusters of flow- ers which are pale rose-color on the outside of the corolla-tubes and pure white on the inner surface of the corolla-lobes. Syringa microphylla, so named for its small dark green leaves, is flower- ing this year more freely than it has in the Arboretum before; the flowers are small, with narrow corolla-tubes, and are pleasantly fragrant. Unlike other Lilacs, S. microphylla has in previous years flowered again in Octo- ber. S. Sweginzowii is covered with flowers again this spring, as it has been now- for several seasons. It is a tall shrub with dull green leaves and narrow clusters of fragrant flowers half an inch long, flesh-colored in the bud, becoming nearly white after the flowers open. This species blooms freely as a small plant, and is perhaps the most attractive of the new Lilacs with slender corolla-tubes, although it does not equal in beauty and fra- grance S. pubescens. June 14, 1919 HORTICULTURE .>, .i THE BOILER OF Unequalled Fuel Economy Kroi -. h. II Boilers, the best by tost since 1879. Forty year**' experience. TIIK QUALITY PLACE OF BOSTON Regarding the Kroeschell, It Is the best we have ever had and satisfac- tory beyond our expectations. It heats Dp especially quick and has saved us considerably already in the price of furl. When we are in need of another boiler we will give the Kroeschell the first consideration. (Signed) WM. W. EDGAR CO., WAVERLEY, MASS. No Masonry — No Tubes Tl'BELKSS BOILER Kroeschell Bros. Co., 40« W. Erie St. CHICAGO When You Buy -Get a Kroeschell 3,01(1,286 sq. ft. of glass was equipped with Kroeschell Boilers during the year of 1916. OHIO'S CELEBRATED CYCLAMEN SPECIALIST After using your No. 12 Kroeschell Boiler I came to the conclusion that had 1 to install more boilers it would be the Kroeschell and no other. It really is a pleasure to heat, no trouble to get the desired heat in a very short time. (Signed) CHRIST. WINTERICH, DEFIANCE, OHIO. No More Troubles Install Advance Ventilating Equipment. The one operator that gives entire satisfaction. Our green- house fittings are second to none and service is our middle name. Get our catalogue for ready reference. ADVANCE CO.. Richmond. Ind. We carry a stock of Petmanite at all times. Difficult and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading In- ducements made to secure business. Over 80 years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIB6EI.S & SIGBERS PATONT LAWYBFS Box t, National Union Bnlldln. Washington, I>. C. Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. O. KA1N8 Lecturer en Horticulture, Columbia University Few practices In the handling af 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 ts 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 baa 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 Nnrsery Stock, Young Trees, Mature Trees and Odd Methods of Pruning and Training, Re- juvenating Neglected Trees and Practical Tree Surgery. Profusely Illustrated. Cloth. 400 pages. 9^i8 Inches. Net, SX«0. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. i« Buuur St., 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 instructioos 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 HORTICUL- TURE at publisher's price, $1.50. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer St., Boston, Mass. In Writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 576 HORTICULTURE June 14, 1919 Taking as a basis the stress and strain of wind and snow, we built our main truss to stand strains and stresses largely in excess of its needs. To make sure it would stand that excess, the roof was loaded down with a dead weight of iron bars. Not till then did we decide to use that truss in our Standard Iron Frame Construction. So scientifically framed is that part of our house in- cluded between the two columns, that it would stand staunch and linn entirely independent of the side posts. The part from the side posts to the column in really a lean-to. This being so, the Heedlessness of a post heavier than we use is apparent. Counsel Counts m Every day, at a certain time, in the offices of the big business concerns of the country, the heads of the company gather in a room and counsel together. When they decide to do things, it is not the decision of one man ; but the multiplied decisions of all the exper- ience and ability of the men present. At such gatherings, possible mistakes are seen and prevented. They can tell pretty close what will happen, before it has happened. Counsel Counts. It is from such concerns that you are today getting the finest of service and the best value for your money, wheth- er it is a suit of clothes, an automobile or a greenhouse. Counsel Counts. That is exactly why all our salesmen and department heads get together at regular stated times and thresh things out. It may be the question of some con- struction problem, in the house you intend buying from us. Or it may be your heating that has not proven quite satisfactory. Whatever it is, it is threshed out right then and there, to the last point. When you get the decision, it will not be one man's idea ; it Avill be the ma- jority conclusion of all those men. Counsel Counts. ma ~^3 IRVINGTON, N. Y. BOSTON Jor^ggurnnam^ Builders of Greenhouses and Conservatories SAXES OFFICES NEW YORK CITY PHILADELPHIA CLEVELAND TORONTO IRVINGTON, N. Y. FWCTORIES DES FLAINES, ILL. CHICAGO MONTREAL ST. CATHERINES, ONTARIO HORTICULTURE Vol. XXIX JUNE 21, 1919 No. 25 ROSES OWN ROOT, 3-INCH, $15.00 PER 100 $140.00 PER 1,000 2000 CECILE BRUNNER iioo HADLEY iooo COLETTE MARTINET 4000 WHITE KILLARNEY 2000 DBL. WHITE KILLARNEY 2200 KILLARNEY BRILLIANT 3000 MRS. AARON WARD A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWBLL, CONN. Surplus Bedding Plants at Re- duced Prices to Close Out We offer the following slisht surplus in bedding plants, which we offer as follows as logu as unsold : Per 100 A HI TILON — Eclipse, J' i III. potS £1.00 ABl'TILON — Eclipse, M2 in. pots 10.00 AGER.VTUM — Blue, White, dwarf, 2'i in. pots 4.00 ALTERNANTHERA — Aureo mum. Brilllantisglma and Parony- chlode* major, ~lt in. pots 4 00 AI.VSSVM— Tom Thumb, Double White, 2*4 In. pots 4.00 BEGONIA — Krfordia, Z% In. pots 18.00 CANNAS — Buttercup, Tarrytoun, Venus. 3% in. pots l'i.00 CAN' N AS — Beaute de Poitevine, Egandale, Pierson's Premier, Florence Yaugrhan, New York, Souv. d'Alltoine Crosey, 3% in. pots 10.110 CBLOBIA — ChlldBl, ThompNoni mafcnttica, -1] in. pots 4. (Ml CENTAl'KEA — Gymnocarpa, 'J1, in. pots 4. no COBEA — Scandans, 3 in. pots J1.60 per dozen COLEUS — l., .l.l.n Redder, Firebrand, VerschalTeltii, etc., 2*4 In. pots 4.00 I.EKAN'll .MS — lime. Salleroi, heavy, Jli In, pats 0.00 HELIOTROPE— 2Vi In. p"ts 4.00 HYDRANGEAS— Pink, in bud and bloom, 5 in. pote 50 cents each IVY — English. •!'_• In. p.'ls 10.00 to 80.00 IVY — English, extra heavy, SV- in pots 25.00 LEMON VERBENA — ZVi in. pots $8.00 per dozen MARIGOLDS — Dwarf French, Tall African, 2Vi in. pots 4.00 petunia — Single, -l, In. pots 4.00 SALVIA — Splendens. L'1 1 in. pots 4. (Ml TRADESt ANTIA — Multicolor. J', In. pots 4.00 VERBENAS -Separate colors. 2V, in. pots 4.00 VINCAS for Bedding — Alba pura, Rosea albo, Rosea, 214 in. pots 6.00 VINCAS, Trailing for Baskets— Major, 3>i in. pots 16.00 ZINNIAS — Separate colors, _U In. pots tun F. R. PIERSON, Tarrytown, N, Y. RAMBLER SPRAYS nk, white and red; long, medium and short. The fi^st cuts from our Washington store, then Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York, thus giving 11s an unusually long season. $5.00 to $20.00 per 100 sprays, according to length DELPHINIUM $6.00, $H.OO and $10.00 per 100 Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Supplies Business Hours: ; A. M. to 4 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The """i!f.'S.*.. o1 Philadelphia NEW YORK 117 W. 28tb St. PHILADELPHIA 1608-1680 Ludlow St. BALTIMORE Franklin A St. Paul St*. WASHINGTON, 1816 H St., N. W. Geraniums We have a fine lot of 2-inch stock for immediate shipment of all the kinds we list in our catalogue which are such as Beaute Poitevine, Alph. Ricard, Abbie Schaffer, Miss F. Perkins, etc. $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1,000. We are booking orders for next season. Hardy English Ivy, good strong 2-inch stock, $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1,000. Table Fern, good strong 3-inch plants, fine as- sortment at $6.00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND Send for Catalogue Cash with Order HORTICULTURE June 21, 1919 CYCLAMEN PLANTS Strong Plants in 3^ in. pots, $24.00 per 10© 1 null- l*ri«'j« at ii \ mi I it ;i I n t n Farquhar's Gold Medal Strain Trade Price on Application R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. BOSTON, MASS. IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that i» well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES WhoUmdm am/ Retail NORTH ABINGTON, MASS. BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSBTMEK, FLORISTS, PLANTS! RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are subscribers te the »ir»rj»«'i Fond far Market D«T«Upm« ♦. aU* "Say It Wltk Flawars" PublUlty Oum^mlgm. H. HEISTAD LANDSCAPE GARDENING ROCKPORT, ME. We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farm at Oraaa Lake, Mich., and oar growing atatlona In every part of the United Btatea where aeeda are grown successfully, all In charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all klmlH In quantity and of highest quality. Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1019. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynes Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., * 166 Chamber of te Bldf.Boitoa, Mul J. BOLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Growers and Seed Distribu- tors for One Hundred Years WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE Ta Mark** Gardeners mm* Flerlsts Patt and Light S*.„ BALTIMORE, MD. STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS JOSEPH BRICK & SONS, CORP. •7-64 North Market Street BOSTON, MASS. BURNETT BROS. Seeds, Bulbs, Plants Etc. 92 Chambers St., New York Write for our Illustrated Catalog- W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEOS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 1«6 W. 23rd St., NEW YORK GARDEN SEED BBBT, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED In rarlet j ; also other Items of tbe short crop of this past season as well as a full Una of Garden Seeds, will be quoted 70a apon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 t>e» St.. NEW YORK and O RANGE, CONN When writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture Register your name for our Wholesale Catalogue of FRENCH AND HOLLAND BULBS Ready Shortly Also PERENNIALS for FLOB18T8, ask for Special Prices. J. M. TH0RBURN * CO. 53 Barclay Street Through to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY KELWAY & SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS personally selected stralas) WHOLESALE ONLY Write for Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Addrets, LANGPORT, Eng. FREESIA PURITY IMPROVED Per 1000 % to Ms inch $6.00 Vi to % inch 9JS0 Mammoth Bulbs, % to V* inch. 15.00 Large Jumbo Bulbs, % Inch... 18.00 AMERICAN BULB GO. 172 W. Wabash Are., CHICAGO, ILL. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BLUE LIST Or WHOLESALE PRICKS MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOB PROFIT THOMAS J. GREY COMPANY SEEDS, BULBS AND IMPLEMENTS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, Reseleeted Strains In Seeds. Improved styles In Implements Catalogue npon application. 16 So. Market Street BOSTON, MASS. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE Little Ads. That Bring Big Returns Little Ads. in oar Classified Bayers' 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 fail to read over these Ads. in each issue and you may find one or more that will prove profitable to you. June 21 1919 HORTICULTURE 579 RAMBLING OBSERVATIONS OF A ROVING GARDENER It seems that my few remarks abount the failure of purchasers to recognize the value of horticultural novelties when offered by nursery- men has created no little interest. What Mr Wilson said in reply last week is supplemented by a letter just received from a man very prominent in the horticultural world. What he wrote was not intended for publica- tion, I suppose. In fact, if I should publish all that he said I can imagine that something of a furore would be created. A few sentences, though, may well be quoted. They read as follows: "Rosa Hugonis was put across by publicity. Some nurserymen do not know how to advertise a novelty. They advertise themselves and all that kind of a thing, but do not come out openly with the proper kind of ad- vertising to put across a novelty in which they are supposed to have faith. All too often the nurserymen keep a good plant or shrub hidden from the public. Perhaps the nursery mentioned has been advertising Acan- thopanax ricinifolium with which you state they are stocked, but if so I have never seen the ad., and I follow this sort of thing pretty closely. All this supports the argument that nur- serymen won't go out to sell their goods. They expect the purchasers to hunt around through devious and obscure channels and then to come to the nursery and purchase. In brief the nurseryman advertises thus: 'J. Jones, Nurseryman. — I sell trees.' And thinks he has done a mountain of publicity, although he fails to tell what trees. Just imagine automobile dealers merely announcing that they sell automobiles! The trouble with the nursery business is that the nur- serymen haven't the faith in their own goods to tell the public about them." Now I am not going to comment on this letter. I had my say a couple of weeks ago. But it is certain that Horticulture will gladly publish any come-back which a live-wire nursery- man wants to send in. For my part, I hope the discussion will be kept up. In the end it may work for the good of the trade and the public alike. I have been finding some interest- ing observations in certain of the English papers which have just come across. In the Gardener's Chronicle. for example, I find a review of an American book, which is rather de- lightful as showing the critical nature of such reviews, as well as to indicate contrasts in gardening methods here and there. The book discussed is "Practical Gardening" by Hugh Find- lay, who is or was, connected with the University of Syracuse, N. Y. Here are the paragraphs mentioned just as they appear in the English paper: "This book on gardening is intend- ed for American amateurs with small gardens, and it shows that some of the methods practiced in that country are very primitive. The first few chapters are general ones, after which there are some twelve on vegetables, five on fruit, and a calendar at the end. Ornamental plants are not dealt with. "With regard to vegetable culture there are several plates showing crops, and one is impressed by the poor standard of cultivation. In one case a row of onions is shown with the tops bent over to ripen the bulbs, and we read in the explanatory note that 'many of the bulbs measured two inches in diameter.' We are ad- vised to harvest the bulbs by 'pulling or raking' them out. In the chapter on potatoes sprouting the 'seed' is recommended if an early crop is de- sired, and 'hilling up should be prac- ticed only where the soil is stiff and the tubers are planted near the sur- face.' "There are plenty of illustrations, but we do not think they are well chosen. Moreover, the explanatory notes are mixed up in several cases." As the writer has not seen the book he is not qualified to judge as to some of the criticisms. But of course it would not seem to gardeners in this country that is any reason for ob- jecting to the statement that potatoes should be sprouted only when an early crop is desired, and that hilling up should not be practiced except in stiff soil and with shallow planting. MICHELL'S PANSY SEED Michell's Giant Exhibition Mixed A giant strain wbicb for size of bloom. heavy texture anil varied colors and shades cannot be surpassed. Half tr. pkt., 30c; tr. pkt, 50c; % oz., $1.25; $2.00 per Vi oz.; per oz., $7.00. GIANT SORTS IN SEPARATE COLORS Tr. pkt. Oz. Azure Blue Black Blue Emperor William, blue II or ten * in Ke 1KB HALF A ODTDM Small, medium and large sl»e» supplied Price list new ready THE D. HILL KtlRSeY CO. Krergreen Specialist*. 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When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE JAP LILY BULBS FRENCH BULBS DUTCH BULBS FREESIA, CALLA BULBS, Etc. FERNS IN FLATS Write for F. O. B. New York prices McHUTCHISON & CO., ThH The Import 95 Chambers Street NEW YORK HORTICULTURE Vol. XXIX JUNE 21, 1919 No. 25 CONSTRUCTION OF AMERICAN ROCK GARDENS Lovers of nature gradually begin to realize the wonderful opportunities for the exertion of personal ingenuity in gardening by the introduction of the rockery as a distinct feature of home- grounds. That the designing of elaborately built rockgardens will chiefly remain the domain of the land- scape architect is certain. Neverthe- less, if the amateur without the means of employing artists desires to venture in this special field, I believe we have every reason to encouiage him. Rockgardening as a new hobby- horse for even an advanced amateur, however may at the start prove as capricious as a wild broncho. In the present absence of standard American works for advice, the novice depends on foreign books which, on account of climatical differences, prove more or less misleading. This is one of the reasons for the scrutinizing study of professional rockgarden work by in- terested and self-active home ground owners of today. Of late I notice our nurserymen, hardy plant growers and enterprising florists doing landscape work as a side issue in the endeavor to meet exi{,en cies have been or contemplate build- ing sample rockeries on their grounds Like the miniature rockgardens we have seen at some of our recent ex- hibitions they are calculated to serve the purpose of advertising and as practical demonstrations should indi- cate the American conception and our present professional standard of work- manship. Now I question did we right at the start realize that the true rock- garden is to represent a combination of what the cultured vision accepts as beautiful in rocks and natural rock formation with the characteristic beauty of mountain vegetations and the flora within regions of high alti- tudes? We have ceased believing a rock garden being "appropriate only on large estates where the natural character of the landscape is especi- ally adapted for." With the growing desire for the enjoyment of an en- chanting wealth of gaily colored vernal blossoms the purpose of rock construc- tion is to serve as receptacle and stage for effective display. If a flower lover calls on us to build a rockery on his one-acre suburban lot we should aim to make it a distinct feature of beauty on the grounds similar in comparison as for instance an artistic oil canvas of a landscape may give ornamental distinction t'j a hall or reception room. In such cases the rockery is not part of a natural landscape any more as the oil canvas is part of the wall it happens to be hung upon. Having the undefinable elements of beauty in natural rock formation in focus we usually face the problems of actual building with a fixed idea of character and general outline but we have no use for any detail plan. The level ground, the slope, the ledge for- mation and again the ravine with per- haps running stream and waterfall all require special treatment. The lun- ning of paths, the construction of stairwork and occasionally of a bridge are taxing personal ingenuity delightfully. In all this work wc aim to obtain the very best effects out of the stone material at our disposal. Our illustrations of the bare rock work of a rock garden at "Linden- hurst" near Jenkintown, Pa., showing different characters in outline and for- mation will give the reader an idea of some problems the builder is facing. The location for it was the rather abrupt end of a ridge-like ground ele- vation with grassy slopes and sparsely scattered tree growth. In the rear there was a natural rock ledge for the most part completely hidden below the surface with only the bluffy end of it plainly visible. A driveway running in a semi-circular line around the whole and a rustic summerhouse on top were among the original features to be taken in consideration by the builder. A picture shows intentional mass- ing of heavy material on top. In doing so we try to adhere to the laws of nature for it is near the summit and the peak of mountains where the bare rock formation is mostly seen. Kork Work at I.intieiiliur-t :,*•; HORTICULTURE June 21, 1919 Tlie Work In coping with the problems of steep slopes where pocket building is neces- sary the danger of the total effect as-, sinning a meaningless stone-heap character is ever present. Our illus- tration of the construction of the "South View" at Lindenhurst suggests heavy rocks and ruggedness to avoid this danger. Notice the great variety in ground elevations and the large size of the pockets enabling the planter to produce the desired color mass effects which constitute the most charming feature of a rockery. When looking over the composition of the "Rear View" the big solid natural ledge directly back of the two figures is easily recognizable as dom- ineering object and key for the situa- tion. In his attempt to make the sum- mer house appear built on solid rock base the builder fairly succeeded. For the space immediately below the base of the summer house the natural rock ledge demanded ledge-formation. The picture shows the effects obtained with rough quarried rocks. In the foreground nearest to us we see the stairway leading up to the summit with rock work on both sides. Diversity In effect is one of the coveted means by which we are trying to attract and regale the beholder. Builders and planters of rock gardens today find themselves neither ham- pered by set rules nor by any estab- lished styles to use their material in a way that regardless from what view- point or angle we look at their work it should represent a true and in- genious combination of the beauty in- vested in rocks and natural rock for- mation with chiefly the characteristic beauty of the mountain vegetation and the flora of high altitudes. Under Way The American home ground owners are getting interested in rock gardens but according to my experience we should keep the fact in mind that those most desirable as clients are also the most discriminative ones. Richard Rothe. Glenside, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW PRIZES. Interest in the annual exhibition of the Chrysanthemum Society of America to be held in connection with the American Institute show in New York, Nov. 5-7, has been increased by the announcement that several valu- able special prizes have been offered. These prizes are as follows: Class A.— C. S. A. Silver Cup for the best seedling Chrysanthemums not dis- seminated. Six blooms, one variety on long stems. Class B.— C. S. A. Silver Cup for the best six vases Pompon Chrysanthe- mums, six varieties, twelve sprays not less than eighteen inches long to a vase. Class C. — Lord & Burnham Com- pany prize for twelve blooms, twelve varieties of Chrysanthemums on short stems. First prize, $20.00, offered by The Lord & Burnham Co., New York, N. Y. Class D— The E. G. Hill Company prizes for six blooms of Chrysanthe- mums, variety Delight. First $15.00, second $10.00, offered by The E. G. Hill Company, Richmond, Ind. Class E. — Elmer D. Smith & Com- pany prizes for four vases disbudded Pompon Chrysanthemums, four varie- ties, twelve blooms each. Open to all. First $10.00. second $5.00, offered by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Class F.— Chas. H. Totty Company prizes for six blooms of Chrysanthe- mums, variety Vermont. First, Gold Medal; second, Silver Medal; third. Bronze Medal: offered by The Chas. H. Totty Company, Madison, New Jersey. Class G. — Chas. H. Totty Company prizes for three vases of Single Chrys- anthemums. Ten sprays in a vase. Yellow, white and pink. First $10.00, second $5.00, offered by The Chas. H. Totty Company, Madison, New Jersey. Class H. — H. E. Converse prize Sil- ver Cup for the best ten blooms, Bronze Chrysanthemum, one variety on long stem. Open to all. Offered by H. E. Converse, Esq., Marion, Mass. Class I. — A. N. Pierson, Inc., prize for the best ten blooms White Chrys- anthemum, one variety on long stems. Open to all. $10.00 offered by A. N. Pierson Company, Cromwell, Conn. Class J. — Henry A. Dreer prize for the best ten blooms, one variety of Chrysanthemum, certificated by the C. S. A. season of 1918. $10.00 offered by Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Class K. — Stumpp & Walter Com- pany prize Silver Cup for eighteen blooms of Chrysanthemum, three varie- ties, six blooms, each on long stems. Offered by Stumpp & Walter Co., New York, N. Y. Class L. — Michell's Seed House prize. Silver Medal for the best seedling Chrysanthemum of American origin, not disseminated. Six blooms on long stems. Offered by Michell's Seed House, 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Class M. — Weeber & Don prize for the largest bloom of Chrysanthemum, any variety on long stems without arti- ficial support, $5.00. Offered by Weeber & Don, New York, N. Y. Class N. — National Association of Gardeners prize. Silver medal for the best six blooms of Chrysanthemums, six varieties on long stems. Open to members of the N. A. G. only. NEW YORK. With a liberal supply of roses, car- nations and outdoor flowers and a very light demand, conditions are most un- satisfactory. The quality of a considerable num- ber of roses is good when recent weather conditions are considered. A fair supply of Beauties is coming into the market daily. Some very good and others very poor. Ophelia holds up well with several growers. Good white roses are selling. Outdoor Jacks are in heavy supply. Tnese S° t0 tne street pedlars to the exclusion of other flowers for the time being. Carnations as a rule are out of the running, for most of them are sleepy looking when received. There are still plenty of peonies but few really sood ones. The supply of peas is poor in qual- ity; only a few of the white are wanted. There is but a limited number of cattleyas to be had and prices have advanced considerably, for Gigas par- ticularly, of which some very fine flowers are seen. Callas are about finished but some very good Longiflorums are just com- ing in but the demand for them is light. Asparagus is plentiful and smilax goes slowly. June 21, 1919 HORTICULTURE 583 ROSES UNDER GLASS IN SUMMER By Arthur Ruzicka. With the weather getting warmer and warmer, it will be necessary to take great precautions to keep the roses intended for summer blooming going in full swing. To do this the first thing to guard against will be the hot rays of the sun, and a too dry atmosphere in the houses. The for- mer does harm only at the roots, as roses themselves love sun and plenty of it, but they want their roots moist and cool. To accomplish this it will be necessary to keep the plants well mulched at all times, and if the plants have any growth at all, do not let them get at all dry. Water them well as soon as the soil shows the slight- est dryness. Often this will be only along the front rows, and if this is the case, then only the front rows should be watered, but try and have them even so that the whole house can be watered at the same time. Often it will get so that they are rather un- even, then the only thing to do is to give the whole house a thorough watering, going over the dry places first, and then watering the whole house once more and thoroughly, also evenly. To throw the water all over is not watering, as then some plants get it while others get none or very little. Feeding. As the plants in the summer grow more rapidly than at any other time they will also take a little more feed than they do at other seasons of the year. We find it will be best to feed the plants regularly, once a week, ap- plying a little bonemeal one week and a little liquid manure the next week. Care should be taken at all times to see that the plants are not too dry when feed in any form is applied. It will be better to water the plants with clear water first, and then apply the feed, and if it happens to be the bone- meal, then water the plants once more, giving them only water enough to soak in the bonemeal. When applying liquid manure, water first with clear water, then apply enough liquid to saturate the soil in the benches with- out dripping through very much. This will make a little liquid manure go a long way. Shading. As a rule I would not advise any shading at all in the rose houses, but there may be an exception here and there where a private grower has a houseful on the south side of some buiding where the sun is extremely hot. In such cases it will perhaps be best to shade a little, and the follow- ing method will be the best, as the shading can be removed with very lit- tle trouble. It is just common whiting mixed with water and applied to the glass on the inside with a syringe such as is found on every private place. Spray the mixture on and if it is done a little carefully there will be very little that will get on the plants, and this will wash off very easily when syringing. To take off the shad- ing it is only necessary to turn the hose on the glass from the inside and it will come right off — no scrubbing to remove, no trouble. For roses it is best to shade this way, as well as for carna- tions. There will always be enough rays of sunlight get through to keep the plants from suffering, and as the shadows will keep moving all the time there will be no danger of burning any- where. Planting. Planting should now be in full swing, for the better the plants get established and rooted, the better they will flower next winter. One cannot be too careful in preparing the soil for planting, or in cleaning out the bench- es. See that all old soil is removed, and the old soil cleaned out from un- der the benches before they are washed out, then whitewash them well, sprinkling the boards with water before the lime is applied. This will make the job easier, and it will be better too, as all cracks will be filled with lime. Use the lime in almost a paste, the thicker the better. By sprinkling the boards well there will be no trouble to apply it. Not only will the lime keep the benches sweet, but it will help preserve the wood. Benches that are well whitewashed every year will last much longer than benches whitewashed very lightly or carelessly. Add a little bluestone to the lime before using it. It will help do away with the fungi that the lime will not kill. Dissolve the bluestone first by hanging it in a bag in a tub of water. Use no metal containers as the stone would soon eat them up. When applying the lime apply it thor- oughly so that there will be no nooks where the lime will not get. Do not be too saving on it, as the more that is applied the better. Even if a lot does go under the benches It will do a lot of good and no harm at all. Syringing. With the rush of planting on, the average place may run a little behind with the work. Whatever may have to be let go, see that the syringing is taken care of, so that there will not be a whole lot of spider getting into the houses now, to come forth and make trouble next fall. Rip out all weeds, as they are great homes for spider as well as for a whole lot of other insects that later prey on roses. When syringing see that the hose is applied right where it is needed the most, and that is right under the leaves, and in all nooks and corners, also all back rows. Use good pres- sure, and syringed once this way, then reversed the next time, there will be no danger of any nests starting up. Should there be, mark them and syringe these out especially well to clean out the spider. COMING EXHIBITIONS. Will secretaries please supply any omissions from this list and correct dates that have been altered: June 21-22, New York — Annual meet- ing and exhibition of the American Sweet Pea Society at American Mu- seum of Natural History. Wm. Gray, secretary, Bellevue road, Newport. June 24-25, Jenkintown, Pa. — Exhi- bition of sweet peas, hardy perennials and hybrid perpetual roses of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust, secretary, 606 Finance Building, Philadelphia. June 25-26, Newport, R. I. — Summer show of the Newport Horticultural So- ciety at Convention Hall. Fred P. Webber, secretary, Melville, R. I. July 5-6, Boston, Mass. — Exhibition of sweet peas of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, Horticultural Hall, Boston, Mass. August 9-10, Boston, Mass. — Exhibi- tion of gladioli and phlox by Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, Horticultural Hall, Boston. September 4-6, San Francisco, Cal. — Annual show of the Dahlia Society of California at Palace Hotel. F. C. Burns, secretary, San Rafael. September 9-11, Hartford, Conn. — Fall flower show of the Connecticut Horticultural Society. Alfred Dixon, secretary, Wethersfield, Conn. September 11-14, Boston, Mass. — Dahlia, fruit and vegetable exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, Horti- cultural Hall, Boston. September 18-19, Providence, R. I. — Dahlia show of the Rhode Island Hor- ticultural Society. E. K. Thomas, sec- retary, Kingston, R. I. 584 HORTICULTURE June 21, 1919 HORTICULTURE Established by William J. Stewart In 1904 VOL. XXIX JUNE 21, 1919 NO. 25 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING COMPANY 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. EDWARD I. FARRINGTON, Editor. Telephone, Beach 292 ADVERTISING BATES: 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 (52 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, $1.50. Entered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Offlc* at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. There are florists who are yet out of The publicity sympathy with the publicity campaign campaign now being carried on, but the number is continually diminishing. More and more, the rank and file are coming to catch a glimpse of what this work means to them personally. Then they become ready to take a hand and help push the thing along. The committees, officers and many enthu- siastic members have "worked like beavers," for a year and a half, incessantly, in an effort to make all florists see the wisdom and far-reaching effect of our Publicity Campaign," but there are some "logs" on which the teeth as yet have failed to leave a mark. While it is felt that this labor has not been lost, it is fervently hoped that response will materialize very quickly now. How much better it would be if those designated "non-sub- scribers" would voluntarily send in the subscriptions they are prompted to make, rather than wait until a personal representative should call upon them. To be obliged to cease effort simply for the reason that the requisite funds were not forthcoming would mean noth- ing less than disaster. A regular and persistent re- minder to a forgetful public has worked wonders for the florists' trade. We must keep the ball rolling. Beware the Law What marvelous men are the lawmakers of a country — so earnest in their endeavors to make laws, so anxious to protect everything and everybody by laws, ever on the lookout for opportunity to extend the authority of the law. to make it so all-embracing that we their flock may be so sheltered and protected that no hurt can reach us. How happy the people with such an army of wise, guardian law-givers. How proud Moses on his celestial throne must be to know that the ten commands he was intrusted with have been so amplified that a million and more ponderous tomes rather than two tables of stone are required on which to inscribe the law. Blessed are the lawgivers, they shall inherit the earth. Beg pardon, "acquire" is a more correct word, and it is questionable whether the future tense is at all necessary. Our newspapers keep us fully informed of the wise and thoughtful work in general accomplished by the lawmakers, and the journals devoted to more limited interests detail the attention our guardians give to every detail of modern life. Thus in Horticulture of June 7th I read that "a bill has been referred to the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce making it a misdemeanor for any person to ship in inter- state commerce any nursery stock which does not bear on each tree, shrub or plant, or on the original unbroken package thereof, a label stating the true, accepted and correct name of the variety of such nursery stock, the name of the person who grew it, and the place where grown. Under the head of nursery stock are included all field and greenhouse-grown plants, such as fruit trees, fruit tree stocks, trees, shrubs, vines, cuttings, grafts, scions, buds, and all other plants or parts of plants for planting or propagation." The system of naming plants in present use is founded on the work of Linnaeus published in 1753, and from then until now botanists have differed among themselves as to the "true and correct name" certain plants are entitled to bear. In this country there are two schools of botanists. One adopts the so-called Philadelphia code of rules, the other adopts the so-called Vienna code of rules, and they cannot agree as to whether a Pecan, Pignut and Shagbark should be gener- ieally called Hicoria or Carya. The views of the two schools may be likened to parallel straight lines, "being in the same plane, do not meet, however, for they are produced in both directions." What an extraordinary body of men the nurserymen, seedsmen and florists must be in the eyes of Congress who is going to make them umpire on all these veed questions of botanical nomenclature and punish failure with fine and possible imprisonment. It is my pleasure to know many nurserymen, seedsmen and florists in this country (and in other countries too for that matter) and 1 esteem them as wise business men but truth to tell 1 never realized until Congress pointed it out that the wisdom of these men exceeds that of Solomon and all his ilk. E. H. WILSOX. P. S. — Since writing the above it has occurred to me that, since Congress considers the nurserymen, seeds- men and florists capable, of settling all the botanists' difficulties as to the "true, accepted and correct names" plants should have, it might be a fit and proper thing to send a few of these men to Washington, Paris, Mos- cow, Peking and other places where differences of (■pinion obtains and let them settle the trivalities cur- rent there. Hanging, or, the Chinese method of slicing into a thousand pieces, might be considered fitting pun- ishment for anv failure. E. H. W. June 21. 1919 HORTICULTURE 585 THAT "ROCKY SHORE." Maybe that McTavish party who writes about divvies and things in your issue of June 7 thinks he's an- other Thomas Carlyle and giving us a new edition of Sartor Resartus? Of course we have to get down to bed rock every generation and be able to think naked without tailor patches on our pants but does McTavish think for a moment that he is the only one that can see past his thumb- nail? He runs you up against a rocky shore, kicks Towser and laughs, and yet he hasn't said anything. Silliest thing I have ever read. Let me ask McTavish something. Did he ever play a game of poker? A game of poker has depths within depths. For instance, a man bluffs on a bobtail flush and if you are a good judge of human nature you know that he is bluffing. So you call him. And you rake in the pot. Dead easy! All you have to be is a good judge of human nature. But suppose that the other fellow is a better judge of human na- ture than you are and he gets you to call him — the poor innocent simp as you think — and he then has the au- dacity to lay down in front of you a straight flush. And rake in the pot! So you try again and assume the in- nocent act when you have a corker of a hand and. blast it all, there isn't a darn one of the six around the table will cough in more than a few cents. So the innocent act in that case does not really seem to be the solution of the poker game. A friend of mine tells me that when things are going steadily against you a good idea is to ask for a stop as you hear the dogs howl along the bay. No one wants to stop so you ask your friend Eddie to take your place for a little while. When you come back you are delight- ed to find that he has gathered in one dollar forty-nine cents and things be- gin to look good to you. But just about then the other sons of guns all want to go to bed as it is 12 o'clock and they have scruples about playing poker on the Sabbath Day. Daniel suggests a game of Roodles to wind up. But no. The majority rules and that ends it. From this brief sketch McTavish may get a glimmering that there are many other things be- sides divvies that lead to God knows where and he and Towser may as well cut off that smirk and bark and sit down in the kirk solemnly and be- have. What that Kelt and that Ter- rier need is a good drooking of cold water. Macintosh. BOSTON PEONY SHOW. The peony show at Horticultural Hall, Saturday and Sunday was one of the season's best exhibits and was largely attended, especially on Sunday. There was a noticeable lack of ama- teur exhibits, however, a fact to be re- gretted. For that matter the total number of exhibitors was small, but those who did show came forward in a most commendable way. J. K. Alexander of East Brldgewater had 150 varieties, some of the choice ones being Innocence, pink, with yel- low stamens; Felix Crouse, a deep double red; Monsieur Dupont, white, with ragged edge of pink; Flashlight, pink, with stamens of peculiar shape, and Welcome Guest, a giant pink va- riety, with large, heavy petals. The Pride of Essex, a new seedling, was shown by T. C. Thurlow's Sons, Incorporated, of West Newbury. The firm has entered 100 named varieties for the prize of the American Peony Society. The Thurlows are to send out a carload of peonies to Detroit. Mich., for exhibition. The showing made by R. & J. Farqu- har & Co., occupies a position in the centre of the hall, and many varieties were grouped in a mound effect, with a tall vase with Walter Faxon as a centrepiece. John Allen French Fund. Peonies, Herbaceous — Collection of 20 named varieties, double, one flower of each: 1st, T. C. Thurlow's Sons, Inc.; 2d, H. F. Chase. Collection of 12 named varieties, double, one flower of each: 1st. T. C. Thurlow's Sons, Inc.; 2d, J. K. Alexander. Specimen bloom, double: 1st, G. N. Smith, Therese; 2d. H. F. Chase, Germaine Bigot. Collection, 12 named varieties, single, one bloom of each: 1st, T. C. Thurlow's Sons, Inc. Collection, six named varieties, double. White, one flower of each: 1st, T. C. Thurlow's Sons, Inc.; 2d, Mrs. D. W. McKissock. Collection, six named varieties, double, Rose Pink: 1st, T. C. Thur- low's Sons, Inc.; 2d, Mrs. D. W. Mc- Kissock. Collection, six named va- rieties, double, Salmon Pink: 1st, T. C. Thurlow's Sons, Inc.; 2d, Mrs. D. W. McKissock. Collection of six named varieties, double. Red or Crim- son: 1st, T. C. Thurlow's Sons, Inc.; 2d, Mrs. D. W. McKissock. The American Peony Society's Medal. For the best collection of Herba- ceous Peonies, not more than 100 va- rieties, named, one flower of each: T. C. Thurlow's Sons, Inc. Honorable Mention. E. J. Shaylor, seedling peonies Mil- dred, Luella Shaylor, and No. 75; R. & J. Farquhar & Co., collection of seedling peonies; G. N. Smith, collec- tion of peonies; R. & J. Farquhar & Co., display of peonies; T. C. Thur- low's Sons Inc., collection of peonies; J. K. Alexander, display of peonies. Vote of Thanks. Hillcrest Farm, display of garden flowers. Gratuity. G. P. Gardner, Jr., display of hy- drangeas. Honorable Mention. Hillcrest Farm, collection of straw- berries. ROCHESTER. Rochester is to have a rose show rivaling the famed ones of Portland, Ore., and Los Angeles. At a meeting June 13, at the Chamber of Commerce the Rochester Rose Society completed its organization and voted to sponsor a gigantic rose exhibition on Monday, June 23rd. Six hundred and fifty va- rieties of roses will be displayed at this show in thousands of blossoms. Indications are that it will be the most gorgeous display the Flower City ever has seen. The exhibits will be banked in groups so that their various colors will harmoniz perfectly. The Chamber of Commerce has been chosen tentatively as the home for tha show. Charles H. Vick is father of the project. He will co-operate in mak- ing the exposition one that will sur- pass even those on the Pacific Coast for beauty, and which will attract lov- ers of flowers to Rochester. To ex- hibit one must become a member of the Rochester Rose Society. Three specimens of a given rose will form an exhibit. The show will open at noon and close the same evening. The Rochester Rose Society was born a few weeks ago and now has one hun- dred members. June 18th was its second meeting. The following offi- cers were chosen for its initial year. President, John Dunbar; vice-presi- dents. Frederick G. Barry, A. Schoen- felder; park supts.. Calvin C. Laney, Erickson Perkins, Miss Kate Gleason. Mrs. T. A. Whittle, S. P. Moore and r.s(j HORTICULTURE June 21, 1919 Win. T. Morse; Secretary, C. L. Shep- ard; treasurer, Charles J. Malloy; ex- ecutive committee, Campbell A. Baird, Frederick G. Barry, C. J. Mallory, Mrs. T. A. Whittle, Mrs. Edward Bausch and Mrs. E. A. Webster. Corporal Lester Brome of 312th In- fantry, has returned from France after 14 months abroad. i Charles Gow has taken a position with the Rochester Floral Co. Mrs. Smith of the same firm has been trans- ferred to H. E. Wilson's store. The Rochester Florists' Association held the last meeting of the season June 13th and discussed the importa- tion of plants, and arrangements were made for a Florists' picnic to be held August 6th at Nine Mile Point. Peonies, the queen of the market, are arriving in great quantities. Gla- diolus, larkspur, snapdragon, stocks, lemon lilies are arriving in great quan- tities. Carnations are getting scarce and are poorer each day. Roses of all kinds are over-plentiful but of poor quality. Sweet peas of all kinds are plentiful. Fresh southern ferns have helped out the scarcity of several weeks. Good asparagus and galax are arriving. utation as editor of the camp paper and seems likely to make a successful career for himself in the journalistic field. BOSTON. June weddings are keeping the Bos- ton market reasonably active, at least in some lines. There is a big demand for sweet peas, the white and Spencer pink varieties. Prices rule high and all the offerings are taken quickly. The peas are very good in quality and are taking the place of valleys which are out of the market altogether. The last- ing qualities of peas are good, making them more popular at this season than roses. The latter accordingly are down in price. Carnations, too, are in very plentiful supply without any great demand. Peonies have been at their best this week and have sold very well, but they are not as plenti- ful as they would have been had the late frost not killed many buds. The popularity of the peony is steadily growing and it is coming to be increas- ingly conspicuous as a florist's flower. Glads are coming In freely and selling reasonably wrell with the prices declin- ing. Probably there will be a better market for them after the peonies have gone. All in all it is a normal June market. Henry Robinson, Jr.. is to attend the summer school at Columbia Uni- versity this summer. After his ex- perience in the navy he is glad to be back into civilian garb, and has been resting up at his father's summer home. While in camp he made a rep- PHILADELPHIA. The week of June 9 to 14 in Phila- delphia was quite an improvement on its predecessor, chiefly because the big glut was conspicuous by its ab- sence, and everything with any qual- ity to it at all cleaned up all right. The rose market was in good healthy con- dition and there was plenty of stock for all demands. Carnations were also pretty fair both as to quantity and quality for the season, although they are beginning to show the effect of the advancing season. Delphiniums are very choice and give a welcome touch in the blues and lavenders. Gladioli are also fine, some exceptionally fine lots of America, Princeps, Mrs. Fran- cis King, etc., to be seen, big long spikes with perfect foliage and large flowers. Outdoor flowers are abun- dant and in good variety — adding quite a little to the interest and general get- up to the market. One of the best items in that connection are the Ram- bler Rose sprays in various colors and varieties. These are in great demand for decorations. Philadelphia visitors: Mrs. Schultz. Charlotte, N. C; Miss Agnes Bogan, Sumter, S. C; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Pennock, Jupiter, Fla.; H. Christian Andersen, Copenhagen, Denmark; El- mer Weaver, Ronks, Pa. OBITUARY. William J. Quinlan. William J. Quinlan, one of the best known florists of Syracuse, N. Y., re- cently passed away. Born in Ireland in 1856, Mr. Quinlan came to this country with his parents in 1857. His father. William Quinlan, Sr.. was engaged in agricultural pur- suits until his death, in 1881. When his brother, P. R. Quinlan. bought out the Smith & Powell floral interests he entered his employ and a short time later became a partner. He was a partner for about 20 years and although he sold out his interests, he was still connected with the business. After the death of his brother he managed the business until it was re- organized. Mr. Quinlan married Miss Sarah Coyne, who survives, as do two daughters, the Misses Marie F. and Laura A. Quinlan. Mr. Quinlan was a member of the C. M. B. A., Branch 49, and Syracuse Lodge 625, L. O. O. M. Joseph E. Simpson. Joseph E. Simpson, head rose grow- er for C. & G. L. Pennock, Lansdowne. Pa., died on the 13th inst. from an at- tack of acute Brights disease after a brief illness. He was 39 years of age and leaves a widow and three children. His early training was in England, after which he came to this country and started in with his uncle, Robert Simpson. Later he increased his ex- perience with George Reinberg, Chi- cago; Fred Breitmeyer, Detroit; John Welsh Young, Philadelphia, and for the past two years with Messrs. Pen- nock at Lansdowne. He was highly thought of, both professionally and personally by all who knew him, and his sudden passing away at a compar- atively early age is a great shock to his sorrowing friends and family. Gilbert A. Noyes. Gilbert A. Xoyes, aged 73, a well- known gardener of Newburyport, Mass., died at the Anna Jaques Hos- pital recently. For many years he was employed at a large estate on High street. He retired a few years ago. He was a member of the O. U. A. M. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Fred M. Robbins of this city and Mrs. Albert H. Beckford of West Newbury. CANADIAN HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETIES. Now the war is over the horticultur- al societies of Canada are becoming very active. The Guelph Horticultural Society has issued a most attractive annual an- nouncement and premium list. On the front cover appears a colored illus- tration of an aster, the flower which has been chosen as the city's floral emblem. Two interesting announce- ments are to the effect that two firms in the city, in order to assist the socie- ty to increase its membership to 2,000 have consented to give a dollar's worth of garden seeds and plants to people who purchase a dollar membership ticket in the Horticultural Society in their stores. Rev. Mr. Tebbs, a former president of the Ontario Horticultural Associa- tion, has organized a horticultural so- ciety at Burlington, Ont., where he is now located, with over one hundred members. The Lindsay Horticultural Society for 1918 and 1919 in addition to giving its members a year's subscription to The Canadian Horticulturist gave in the fall premiums of six hyacinths, six tulips and two daffodils, worth about $1.50, and in the spring will give an- other premium worth 50c. June 21. 1919 HORTICULTURE 587 REMEDY FOR ONION MAGGOTS. Seattle Gardener Finds One That Gives Much Satisfaction. Seattle, Wash., June 12, 1919. Dear Sir: — In "The Gardener's Section" of Hokthiltirk, of May 17, 1919, a ques- tion was asked regarding a remedy for onion maggots. These maggots are a great pest in this vicinity, especially in light soils and make the successful culture of onions, radish, turnips and cabbages almost impossible, unless a protection of cheese cloth is used. This year I have used Red Seal Lye with great success on onions, the oaly one of the above mentioned vegetables I planted here this year and have not found one maggot so far. whereas in former years hardly 5 per cent .were fit to use by this time, and onions in neighboring places which were not treated with lye are almost ruined by the maggots. I spray the onions once every eight or ten days with a solution made by diluting one ordinary can of Red Seal Lye in fifteen gallons of water aiming to moisten the soil around the onion? rather than the tops though this spray will not harm the latter materially but encourage the growth of the onions in a wonderful way. I have used only Red Seal Lye up till now and do not know if other brands will give the same good re- sults. Yours very truly, P. E. Stenneberg, Gardener to Mr. C. D. Stimson THE STYRAX JAPONICA OR SNOW- DROP TREE. The beautiful Styrax japonica proved ;hardy with us through the cold winter of 1917 and '18 and is now in full blossom, contrasting the delicacy of Its dainty white flowers with the dark rich red : of the Eva Rathke dier- villa in bloom just behind it. Our tree or shrub is six feet tall and very compact in its growth, making a round bush with a spreading top. The whole shrub suggests the delicacy and ex- quisiteness which we associate with Japan. The leaves are smooth and translucent showing their veining very distinctly when held toward the light. They are smooth with only a slight dentation and taper both towards the stem and to the apex. The upper side of the leaf is a little darker and more glossy than the reverse. In color the Styrax suggests the bridal beauty of the orange-tree, having the dark foliage with the pure white blossoms and yellow stamens. This beauty of color is enhanced by the red hue of the upper side of the stems of its twigs. The bell shaped blossoms have either four or sometimes five petals and hang in pendulous clusters of five; three coming at the terminal of the twigs and two growing out from the petioles of the leaves. These five long thread-like stems make the clusters of blossoms very graceful. The long pointed buds add to the dainty effect. There is a slight, delicious fragrance The Styrax to be fully appreciated should be examined as it has a tend- ency to hide its flowers in the fulness of its growth, instead of flaunting them to the passer-by as the snowball viburnum does, proud of its wealth of bloom M. R. Case. Hillcrest Farm, Weston. THE GINGKO AS A SEASHORE TREE. i The value of the Gingko biloba as a seashore tree has been demonstrated in the Park system at Boston. Two lines of these trees were planted in the spring of 1916 at City Point, South Boston, bordering on the water front; and subjected to a north-eastern ex- posure. They have grown remarkably well, and have proven themselves' equal to the location. Their ability td withstand the rigors of such an ex- posure was demonstrated in the severe winter of 1917-18. The value of this beautiful tree td produce a picturesque effect has been unquestioned among arboriculturists; although its hardiness is proven, and its freedom from insect injury un- questioned. There is, however, an ob- jection to the pistilate form, on ac- count of the obnoxious odor; it is therefore advisable to procure the staminate tree. In addition to its aesthetic import- ance, it is also of great educational value, in as much as it is perhaps the most interesting tree in existence. It is a solitary species of a solitary genus, and we learn that it is the sole survivor of many species which grew abundantly in the carboniferous .age; although, deciduous, it is classed among the conifers. This beautiful tree should be more widely known, and its use in private and public grounds encouraged. It is however, used to a great extent in Washington, D. C. as a street tree^ where it, has proven its value as such. Richard J. Hayden Park and Recreation Dept. NEW ENGLAND. John Seastrone, for 25 years super- intendent of parks and commons at Manchester, N. H. has resigned. Daniel F. Cronin, city forester, has been appointed to succeed him. Mr. Cronin will also continue in charge of the city forestry work. Edwin Jenkins of Bellefontaine has been appointed an advisor on land- scape work for the Pittsfield park commission. Mr. Jenkins, who is superintendent of Giraud Foster's estate, has a wide reputation as florist, gardener and landscape engineer. Lewis K. Colton of Hudson has be- gun work for the Bay State Nurseries at North Abington, Mass. Walter Dock has become head gar- dener on the estate of C. H. Hutchins at Shrewsbury, Mass. P. E. Sanborn of Beverly has been granted a permit to build a forty foot greenhouse. NEW YORK. Robert Grieves has become super- intendent of the A. H. Alker estate at Great Neck, N. Y. Harry Brudelow, who has been en- gaged in war work for some time, Is now head gardener on the Poor es- tate at Southampton. Hugo P. Stenstrom is now head gar- dener of the H. L. Blum estate called Rockledge at Hartsdale. A friend of the public schools of Yonkers has sent to Schools Number One, Number Nine and Number Twen- ty-two six thousand aster and cosmos plants for distribution among the chil- dren of these schools. This friend says that the public schools is his re- ligion. Dr. Charles T. Mitchell has been re- elected president of the Canandaigua Botanical Club at the last meeting. Mr. Frederick Boughton, of Pitts- ford, exhibited a remarkable collec- tion of ferns and orchids from Pana- ma, giving interesting descriptions of them. 588 HOKTICULTURE June 21, 1919 "The Telegraph Florut" Member of Mori»ti" Teledrspe Delifcry 124 TREMONT ST. IM A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave. at 48th Street I GUARANTEE SATISFACTION Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asm. DANKER Albany, New York Tne b«t »t F. T. D. Service alwasrs Pars SU Bosloo DARDS-FLORIST Established at N. E. Cor. of Madison Are. and 44th St., New York, for 44 Years QUALITY, 8EBVICE, FAIR PRICES Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery W. 8. S. BUY WAR War Saving Stamps SAVING STAMPS Issued by the U. 8. Oot. HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST THOMAS ROLAND, Nahaat, Mats. EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, The Florist We deliver by automobile In East, Waat and South Orange, also Glen Ridge, Mont- elalr. Bloom field. Newark and Now York. Flowers by Telegraph Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns fop 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.— Danker. Boston— Thos. F. Oalvln, 1 Park 8t Boston— Penn ths Florist, 124 Tremont Bt Brooklyn, N. Y.— Wilson, S-5 Greene Ave. Buffalo, N. Y.- A. Anderson, 440 Main St Buffalo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Mala St. Chicago— William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and Slat St Cleveland, O.— J. M. Gasser Co., Braelld Ave. Cleveland, O.— Adam Graham A Bens, 5623 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros., IMS W. fflth St Cleveland, O.— The Smith A Fetters Ce., 736 Euclid Ave. Denver, CoL— Park Floral Co., 1043 Broadway. Detroit, Mich.— J. Breltmeyer's Boas. corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. Eaat Orangs, N. J.— stalth. The Florist. Fall River, Mass.— Warburton, 486 New Boston Rd. and SO N. Mala St Kansas City, Mo.— Samuel Murray, 1*17 Grand Ave. New York— David Clarke'a Bona, 213S- 2141 Broadway. New York— A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madison Ave., at 48th St New York— Dards. N. B. corner 44th Bt and Madiaon Ave. New York— G. B. M. Btumpp, 781 Fifth Ave. New York— KottmlUer, 428 Madison Ave. and 49th St, also Vanderbllt Hotel. New York— Thos. F. Galvln, Fifth Ave., at 46tb St Omaha, Neb.— Hess A gwoboaa, 1418 Farnuni St. Philadelphia— F. M. Ross, 136 So. 62nd St., 13 So. 60th St., 212 E. Girard Ave. Philadelphia— Chas. H. Grakelow, Broad St. at Cumberland. Providence, R. I.— Johnston Bros., 38 Dorrance St St Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber, 4328-28 Olive St 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 FLORI ST Member F. T. D. Service 23 2 Union Street :: New Bedford, Mass. JOHN BREMER'S SONS Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave». DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We ©over all HlebJfaa polsU aatl r***4 Mwtlojtu of Ohio, laeU— and Caa-ioa. Florist*' Telerrttpk Detrrery At»o«d«vtlo». GUIXE BROS CO GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Telegraph Delivery WILSON BROOKLYN [NEW YORK Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asse. Phones, Prospect 8800-6801-8802 DEUVEE1E8 IN NEW TOEK, BROOK- LYN and LONG ISLAND Store S and ■ Greene Ave. FLOWERS ,htBes,a' The Lowest "I SERVE" The Largest Popular Priced House In Philadelphia F. M. ROSS Send orders to 136 So. 52nd Street, Philadelphia. Other Stores 13 So. 60th St., 212 E. Girard Avenue PHILADELPHIA Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Orders from all except members of the F. T. D. must be accompanied by remittance. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE June 21, 1919 HORTICULTURE 589 CHICAGO Send Your Order* to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Florist** Telegraph Denver? Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Delivery Service WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop ■mi l. aVAlfDAIX* rriiras***. ■ — iir ruriete' Teleermek IMher S. A. ANDERSON 44© Main St., Buffalo, N. T. AJTDKMON service aasaa* freak, eturdy Meek and present dellverl** la KCTWUJO. lyOCItPOBT, NIAGARA MIXs and WsMTKBN NKW TOBK. Member Flori.te' Telerraok DoUisry THOS. F. GALVIN INO. VEUf VfkDIf 561 Fifth Ave. Meff I Unit Vanderbllt Hotel ■fKTnN ! Pari< street DUO I UH 799 Boyleton Street Hflnriu ti Stiamn ni ill Ewtira Pints KNOBLE BROTHERS Member Florist*' Telegraph Delivery We are well equipped to handle your orders. 1M6 W. 25th Street CLEVEUtND, O. THE SMITH 4 FETTERS 00. 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Floweri of Every Kind in Season PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. QRAKELOW E™ Everything in Flowtr* Broad Street at Cumberland ThePark FloraFCo. B. E. GILLI8, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Uses her Florists' Tsleaiepfc Delivery DENVER. COLORADO IN THE National Capitol 11 rear *er*le* t* deliver newer* er Deslfna ea Order ky Teie- rraph er etherwtse. Present Reliable Sendee. GEORGE H. COOKE Oeiiniietleat Ave. and I. St. WASHINGTON, D .0. CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON S523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care ef your order* Mmiirt tj F. T. D. Ai—citti—t. KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Order* to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telenreph Delivery DAVID CLARKE'S SONS D«lrver ardors from any part of the country to New York City Write er Telegraph 2130-2141 Broadway, • New York Telephone lSBC-lBff! Cernmbn* KOTTMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Alio Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hin 7SS Oat-oi-town Order* Solicited. Loeatlea Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Awo. Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Florlsta' Telerraph Delivery When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Mtmitr FtcTittt TtUgrafh Dtlivtry AtfciatU* HO TICS INITIA LS. W, havt s not rare in old Massachusetts gardens in which plants from twenty to thirty feet high can occasionally be • seen. The crossing about thirty years ago in France by Lemoine of P. coronarius with P. microphyHus has produced an entirely new race of Syringas which has proved to be one of the best ad- ditions to garden shrubs that has ever been made. The first plant obtained by this cross is called Philadelphus Lemoinei; it is a perfectly hardy shrub four or five feet high and broad, with slender stems .which bend from the weight of countless flowers; these are intermediate in size between those of the two parents and retain the fra- grance of, P. microphyHus. There are at least a dozen distinct forms of this hybrid made by Lemoine, varying considerably in the size of the plants and of the, flowers, and in the time of flowering. H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers Hew ASdr... 141 West Mtfc At.. N*W TOSS Tilnhum He*, SMI. Mails** linn. — WM. P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone S336, rsrrarnt. Call and inspect tbe Beat Bstabllsmest In the Wholesale Flower District. WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 13$ Wes& £Sth Street, New York TeKep]lMM]M>=4iSI*-*5&» Madlsosj Square GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST IOS Maf BEST ao-tK S5T CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED moMlJo-jraJuuGOT NEW YORK Boston Floral Supply Co. M7-S87 Cambridge St., Boatoa SHOW ROOMS, 16 Otis Street and 96 Arch Street Headquarters for CTC'AS. BASKETS, WIIiE DESIGNS and WAX FLOHKKH REED <8L KELLER 122 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufaetnre all oar mn Designs, Baskets, Wire Werk & Novelties and are dealers in Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists* Requisites THE KERVAN CO Fr*»h Out DsjasssstrW ■ms,i»— s Highest Standard of Quality. IsMSJSSt Stock In America. Write far Illustrate* Catalog- af Greens and Florists' SnpaUas 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foremost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE » First Class Mark.' tar mi CUT FLOWERS • * Wulonshby Si* Brooklyn H L When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE 592 HOKTICULTURE June 21, 1919 ♦\OH Oil 8*t. yonr plants and tree*. Just the thing for greenhorns and ootdoor use Destroys Mealy Bug:, Brown and Wblte Scale, Thrlpi, Hed Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Anti, etc., without Injury to plants and without odor. Used according to direction, onr stand- ard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops by Insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and FlorUts hare 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 60 parts. Yx Pint, SOo.; Pint, 50o. ; Quart, 90o.- % Gallon. $1.80; Gallon, $2.80; 5 C.aJ- . Ion Can, $10.90; 10 Gallon Can, $20.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY Dipt S. 421 W. LuJnitin St. Mtjnau. Ml When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE CAMBRIDGE NEW TORE World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS WHY? A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. )reer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on tbe same •Ide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. Nootbers like A It Order from your dealery" or direct from OS. luuO, hoc. postpaid. , Samples free. HENRY A. DKEEH.I 714 Chestnut Street,* Philadelphia.. For GieenlrSBst Gluing USE IT NtOW F. 0. PURR CO 12 w. mima WWYHft Mastics 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. CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Cattle Manure Pulverised Sheep Manure The Florists' standard of uniform ftigh quality for over ten years. Specify : WIZARD BRAND In yTOT Supply Kanse order, of write us direct for prices and freight raws. THE r-ULVERIZEO MANURE CO. •s futon attoflk Vavsi. C*V9Mr- The BceognUed Standard Insecttctd*. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrlps and soft scale. Quart, $1.00; (ialloa. *?.&0. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Qnart, $1.00; Gallon, (B.JO. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the soil. Qnart, $1.00 1 Gallon, $3.0* SOLD BT DEALERS. Atpbine Manufacturing Co. MADISON. N. J. DREER'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 8 in. .75 8.25 62.50 The Riverton 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, sa^s. Plants. Bums and supplies, 714.715 chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. CYPRESS GREENHOUSE STOCK PECKY CYPRESS STOCK HOT BED SASH Ask for Circular D and Prices THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER COMPANY NEPONSET, BOSTON WE ABE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free from Babbles Uniform In Thickness PAINTS and PUTTY Greenhouse White S^UES Florists Prefer It will pay you to get oar estimates. ™« DWELLE-KAISER <*> *S1 Elm Street BUFFALO, N. Y. Little Ails, in our Classified Buyers' Direc- tory bring big returns to the advertiser. Anything wanted by florists, gardeners, park and cemetery superintendents, etc., can be sold through this medium. Don't fail to read o\er these Ads. in each issue and you may find one or more that will prove profitable to you. MANY TREES PLANTED. More than 2,000,000 evergreen trees raised in the State nurseries, have been set out in Massachusetts this year under the direction ot State Forester Frank W. Rane. This is the largest number ever planted in this State in a single year. Prof. Rane stated recently that the interest in re- forestation is the greatest ever shown, Prof. Rane believes that but for the war and the insect and disease set- backs the State would have been planting at least 10,000.000 trees a year by this time. With our dimin- ishing lumber supply and the oppor- tunities of utilizing the potential pos- sibilities of our waste lands, he be- lieves the State has a real chance to do something that will eventually aid in refilling the State's treasury. June 21, 1919 HORTICULTURE 593 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTI- TICULTURISTS. That the work of our Publicity Com- mittees is appreciated by the trade generally is well known, but it is cheering indeed to receive an en- dorsement such as the following, from Samuel Murray of Kansas City, Mo.: "President Ammann is right, we are all prosperous, and it is largely due to publicity — any man engaged in the florist business ought to contribute his share to the fund. Through proper publicity we certainly have a great future. Please accept my cheque for $100 additional, assuring you of my appreciation of your efficient efforts for horticulture." The following subscriptions have been received and are in addition to those previously announced, annually for four years, unless otherwise stated: McCrum Drug Co., Lexington, Va. (1 yr.) $10.00 Ctans. E. Smith. York, Pa 5.00 WrbstiT Greenhouses, Ceutralia, 111. (1 yr.) 10.00 II. L. Thompson, Nmv Brighton, Pa. (1 vr.) 15.00 Phil Ryan, Brookfleltf, Mo 1.00 Doswell Floral Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind. 5.00 N. II. Cano. M.iitinsvillo, Inil. (1 vr.) 5.00 Win. C Mansfield, N. Y. il yr.) 10.00 Wm. Vnorneveld, X:iiitin l;,t . Mass... 1.00 J. I.. O'Quinn Co., Raleigh, N. C. (3 yrs.) 50.00 Wm. 11. Stone, Blue Point. N. Y 5.00 Geo. M. Conklin, Allegan, Mich 5.00 C. K. Iloffniever, Pittsliurg, Pa. (addl.) 5.00 S> Imuiiis Bros., Padueah, Kv. (1 vr.) 10.00 B. C. Blake,, Springfield. 0 3.00 Morse A: Beals, Lowell, Mass 10.00 • Idlewood Greenhouses, Memphis, Tenn. (1 vr.) 20.0.) C. J. Ommes, West Palm Beach, Fla. 5.00 Samuel Murray, Kansas Cltv, Mo. (addl.) loo.oo H. S. Ely & Co., Neoaha, Mo 10.00 David Clark's Sons, N. Y 25.00 Dantl & Gozzl, Mt. Vernon, N. Y 5.00 F. C. Hitchcock, Mt. Vernon, N. Y.. 5.00 ThrouKh I.. ,1. Reiiter S. Robinson. Boston. Mass. (1 vr.).. 25.00 Thos. F. Galvin, Boston. Mass. (1 yr.) 50.00 Through Robert Neivcomb foung & Lester, Walla Walla. Wash. (addl.) 5.O0 John Feiilen. Jr.. Great Falls. Mont. (addl.) 5.00 Electric C'itv Conservatory, Great Falls. Mont. (Addl.) 5.00 State Floral Co., Yakima, Wash 10.00 M. Langohr, Bazeman, Mont 10.00 Chas. M. Kranz. Great Falls, Mont.. 10.00 Hoyt Bros. Co., Spokane, Wash. (Addl.) 25.00 Spokane. Florist, Sp.ikalle. Wash. (addl.) 15.00 Peters & s.m, Hlllyard, Wash. (addl.) ' 5.00 Spokane Greenhouse, Wash. (addl). 10.00 Gleiiroso Greenhouse, Spokane, Wash. (addl.) 5.00 Leave? & Sons. Spokane. Wash. (addl.) 5.00 Eugene Flower Shop, Spokane, Wash. (addl.) 5.00 EHner Sinclair, Spokane, Wash. 1 1 yr.) 5.00 Ins & Klafflnbash. Spokane, Wash. il yr.i 5.00 II. L. Olsson Spokane, Wash, (addl.) 15.00 Columbia Floral Co., Butte, Mont. (addl. 3 yrs.) 25.00 S500.UO Previously reported 36,785.60 Total $37,355.50 John Yotrwo, Secy. NBW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only American Beauty. Special •• " Fancy and Extra M " No. i and culls. Russell. Hadley Killarney. Ward Radiance, Taft, Key Ophelia. Sunburst Cam ations Cattleya* * Lilies. Look if lor um Lilies. Speciosum CaJlas Iris Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Pansies Calendula Stocks Wallflowers Mignonette Sweet Peas Marguerites Gardenias Adiantum Gladioli ■•••• Aaparagus Plumosus, & Spren (ioo bunches) ■ ust Part il Wiik •adsif June 1 S 1119 30.00 to 31 00 13.00 to 20.00 S.OO 10 10.00 3.00 to 30.00 3. OO to 6.00 3.OO to 25.00 s.oo to 10.00 3.00 to 8.00 so.oo to So.oo to. 00 to to 12.00 8.00 to 16.00 4.00 to 6.00 s.oo to 6.00 s.oo to 6.0a .30 to 1.00 5.00 to • 5.00 2.00 to to 6. co 2.00 to 3.00 •73 to 2.00 x.oo to 2.00 6.<.o to 25.00 •73 to 1.25 6.oo to I 3 tO 1 S.oo to 30,00 First Pari if Ink kipnint June 16 ma 10.00 6.00 I .OO 2.00 1.00 ■75 ■3° ■5° 30.00 40.00 8.00 x.oo 6.00 I. CO .10 2.00 1.00 x.oo 1.50 .15 .25 5.00 •73 4.00 13.00 30.0c 1 2.0c 5.0c 15.0c 5 « 15.01 8. co te 1.3* to 135.00 to 35.00 to to ia.oo 2.00 12. 00 2.00 • So 3.00 3-oo 3.00 3.00 1.00 1.00 25.00 1.00 6.00 25.00 WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - tradepr,ces-tpo"d1^lers only Roses Am Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra. " " No. 1 and culls.. ■ Russell, Hadlev KiLlarney. Ward Radience, Taft, Key Ophelia, Sunburst Carnations Cattley as Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Calls* BOSTON June 16 ST. LOUIS June 16 Iris • Liry ot the Valley SnapdrsKOfl Pansies Calendula Stocks Wallflowers Mignonette Sweet Paas Marguerites Gardenias • Adiantum Gladioli Asparagus Plumosus. & Spreo. (ioo Bchs,) . 23.CO to 35.00 50.00 to 60,00 12.00 to a 0.00 *5-°° to 40.CO I .OO to 6.00 5.00 to 15.00 4.00 to I s.oo 3.00 to 1500 2.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 6. so 300 to' 12.00 3.0a to 8.00 2.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 8.00 1.00 to 2.00 1.50 to 3.00 30.00 to 75.00 50.00 10 75.00 16.00 to 25.0a so.oo to 25.00 8.00 to 20.00 to 16.00 to s .OO 15.00 to S5.00 2.00 to 4.00 6.00 to 10.00 16.00 to 20.00 6.00 to 8. co 4.00 to 12.00 2.00 to 4.00 »5 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 2.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 4.00 5.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 4.00 to s.oo to 4.00 a.oo to 4.00 • «S to 1.00 .20 [O .75 1.00 to 4.00 ■5° to 1.00 16.00 to 85.00 to 1.00 to 1.50 10 OO to 13,50 16.00 to 95.00 3. CO to 10.00 2 0..CO to 50.00 35 00 to 100.00 PHILA. June 16 30.00 to 20.00 to 5.00 to 10.00 to 3.00 to xo.co to 4.00 to 4.00 to 7 5. so to 20.03 to to 20.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 5.00 2,00 .90 to to 3.00 to 1.00 to .30 to 30.00 to x.oo to 6.00 to 50.00 to to 4s. OO 30.00 15.00 25.00 6.00 25.00 10.00 6. os 100.00 35.00 2J.OO 12.00 10.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 ■73 4.00 3.00 •15 40.00 X.50 I 2. OS 60.00 WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - TRADE rnaa--fff^Saaa only Roses Am. Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra. " *' No. 1 and culls. . . Russell, Hadley Killarney, Ward Radiance, Taft, Key Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Callas Iris- LUy of the Valley Snapdragon Pansies Calendula Stocks Wallflowers Mignonette Sweet Peas Marguerites Gardenias Adiantum Gladioli Asparagus PIu. A Spreo. (xooBhs.) CINCINNATI June 16 CHJCAGO June 16 BUFFALO June x6 PITTSBURG June 16 50.00 30.00 8.00 10,00 4.00 10. oc 5.00 3.00 75.00 X3.00 60.00 4>o.oo to 12.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 X.OO 3.00 3. CO 33.00 25.00 10.00 23.00 to 12.00 to 4.00 to XCO.OO to SO. CO to 15.00 6, co 8.00 8.00 t.50 3.00 4.00 .50 2.00 to 8.00 10 x.oo to 3.00 6. co 23.00 1. OO 12.00 50.00 50.00 35.00 12.00 5-Oo 5.00 5.00 300 6.00 60.00 15.00 12 OO 15. CO 5.00 10.00 .50 3.00 6.00 1.00 6.00 1.00 1.00 15.00 1.00 3.00 50.00 60.00 40.00 15.00 30,00 15.00 35.00 15.00 13. OO 80.00 3b. OO 18.OO 20.00 3. o 30.00 1.00 500 12.00 3 OO 8.00 3.30 2.00 25.OO 1 »5 12.00 100.00 30.00 20.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 3- co 1.00 2,00 7*5-°° 15-00 0.00 15.00 3.00 8.00 s.oo .50 3.00 50 .50 15.00 •50 8.00 35-oo 40.00 30.00 10. CO IO, CO 8.00 IO.OC 2. JO 3.00 85.OO 20.00 IO.OO 20.00 5.OO IO.OO 3.OO I. OO 3.00 j.OO S.oo I.OC 30.00 s.oo 10.00 50.00 43.00 to 17.00 to 10 00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to ico.oo to 3O.O0 tc to 20.00 to 6.00 to 10.00 to 1.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 50.00 25.00 15.00 20.00 12.00 15.00 X2.0C 10.00 12500 25.00 35. OO 35-00 8.00 13.00 1.50 6.00 4.00 .. to .. to 3.00 •75 s.oo 1.50 60.00 to IO to I 50 3.0c s.oa 75-oo 501 HORTICULTURE June 21, 1919 GULF CYPRESS « Greenhouse Materials Pecky Cypress Bench Lumber GLASS GULF CYPRESS HOT BED SASH ALL KINDS AND SIZES I ng I .i / .- . . $0.85 np Glazed o.OS .up THE ONLY PERFECT LIQUID PUTTY MACHINE Will last a lifetime, ¥1.25 each "SEAL TIGHT LIQUID PUTTY" will not harden, crack or peel off. ¥1.35 per gallon in 10 gallon lots. ¥1.40 per single gallon. Non-Kink Woven In any length (one piece) with couplings, 15c. per foot. Un- equalled at any price. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net HOSE VALVE 75c All brass except the hand wheel. Has a removable leather disk which is easily replaced to keep water tight. Stuffing box prevents leaks at stem. BOILERS METR0P0L'TAN Patented Very best green house boiler of its size. Will do more work than any other. Comes in all sizes. Quickest act- ing— almost instan- taneous. Offered at our old prices. Or- der at once. . MefropolifanMafericdGi 1297-1S25 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. COMING MEETINGS. Austin, Tex. — Texas State Florists' Ass'n, meeting- and trade exhibition, July 9 and 10. Louis J. Tackett, Sec'y, Austin, Texas. New York City — American Sweet Pea Society, exhibition June 21 and 22, at the Museum of Natural History. Secretary Wm. Gray, Bellevue avenue, Newport, R. I. Toronto, Can. — Canadian Horticul- tural Association convention Aug. 12, 13. 14 and 15. ASTERS Asters. Queen of the Market. Vick's Royal and Henderson's Invincible, in white, shell pink, rose pink, lavender and purple; strong plants, $6.00 per 1.000. Cash. BRILL, CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. BEDDING PLANTS SALVIAS— AGEKATTM— VERI'.F.XAS on hand in 3 in. pots. Fine rugged plants. Also have a thousand assorted geraniums in 3, 3% and 4 in. pots. Owing to sickness did not sell out before. FRANKLIN STREET GREENHOUSES, Perry. N. H. BULBS C. KHUR * SONS, HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH. 8-10 Bridge St CANNAB For the beBt TJp-to-Date Cannas, get new price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and ••heaply mended. Plllsbury'a Carnation Staple. 1000 for 36c: 3000 for S1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBtJRY. Qaleeburg, I1L CELERY PLANTS Celery Plants, Easy Blanching; now grown exclusively by 90% of Kalamazoo growers in place of Golden Self Blanching. Strong plants, ready for the field ; $2.25 per 1.000; .$0.00 for 3.000. Cash. BRILL CEL- ERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia MrB. Frederick Grlnnell. ¥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 Li IMP SOAP 'Sure Insect Killer IMP Soap spray is n scientifically pre- pared compound that is destructive to insects without injuring plants or routs. Does not spot leaves, fruit, grass or deface paint work. It is clean ami colorless. May be used on fruit trees; shade trees; flowering shrubs; vines; garden truck: and on all sorts of plants, botb under glass and out of doors. It is most effective against rose bug; mill bug; white, black, green and rhodo- dendron fly; red spider, thrips; aphis; fruit pests; elm leaf be. 'tie and mnths. Used in country's biggest orchards and estates, Very economical, one gallon is mixed with 25 to 40 gallons of water. Full directions on each can. Genuine can has Ivy Leaf trade mark. Your money back if Imp Soap Spray does not do as claimed. Order direct if your dealer cannot supply. Pint can $0.50 Qiih i i can «5 Gallon can 'i.",'.> 5 Gallon tan 10.00 10 Gallon can 18.00 Sent by express at purchaser's expense, F. E. ATTEAUX & CO., Inc., Props Kastern i hcmical Co. 176 Purchase St., BOSTON, M \>s. Dealers Wanted GLASS. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLA88 CO., Hartford City, Ind. KENTIAS Kentia Belmorenan — Averaging 3 and 4 leaves, good strong plants out of 2>4-inch pots at ?15 per 100 — larger quantities on application. J. H. FIESSER, 711-741 Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorta. Send for Hat. C. BBTSCHER, Canal Dover, O. 8FHAGNCM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets alwaya on hand. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit. N. J. 7INE8 Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and "Tab grown for immediate effect; alao Climbing Rosea. J. H. TROY, Mount HlssarUk Nar- sery, New RochelU, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. AZALEA CALENDULACEUM. A lover of flowers who has had the good fortune to see the yellow-flow ered Azalea in June on the wooded slopes of the southern Appalachian Mountains can never forget it. North America does not offer a more beauti- ful flower show. No other North American shrub has such brilliantly colored flowers; and no other Azalea hardy in New- England can be com- pared with it in the variety of color found in its flowers. The flowers of the Korean Azalea Schlippenbachii are larger and more delicate in texture and color, and those of the Japanese A. Kaempferi are more surprising for it is always a surprise to find the bright red flowers of this Azalea on a bare New England hillside. These plants when they are in flower look exotic here and do not fit our Ameri- can surroundings as well as our yel- low-flowered plant. The flowers, too, of the American plant remain in good condition longer than those of any cf the Asiatic Azaleas, and they were not injured by the excessive heat of last week which spoiled the flowers of many other plants. A good many plants of R. calendulaceum have been raised at the Arboretum from seed, and many of the seedlings which are now blooming on Azalea Path show the variation in the color of the flow- ers from clear yellow to flame, which adds to the interest of a collection of these plants in early June. — Arnold Arboretum. June 21, 1919 HORTICULTURE 595 THE BOILER OF Unequalled Fuel Economy Kroeschell Boilers, the best by test since 1879. Forty years' experience. THE QUALITY II. Ml OF BOSTON Regarding the Kroeschell, It Is the best we have ever had and satisfac- tory beyond our expectations. It heats up especially quick and has saved us considerably already in the price of fuel. When we are in need of another boiler we will give the Kroeschell the first consideration. (Signed) WM. W. EDGAR CO., WAVERLEY, MASS. No Masonry — No Tubes TUBELESS BOILER Kroeschell Bros. Co., 466 W. Elif St. CHICAGO When You Buy- Get a Kroeschell 3,016,286 nil ft. of glass was equipped with Kroescbell Boilers during the year of 1916. OHIO'S CELEBRATED CYCLAMEN SPECIALIST After using your No. 12 Kroeschell Itoiler I came to the conclusion that had 1 to install more boilers it would be the Kroeschell and no other. It really is a pleasure to heat, no trouble to get the desired heat In a very short time. (Signed) CHRIST. WINTERICH, DEFIANCE, OHIO. ADVANCE SASH OPERATING DEVICES AND GREENHOUSE FITTINGS are neat strong and durable. Our prices, our service and the quality of our materials will always appeal to you. Write for catalogue. ADVANCE CO.. Richmond, Ind. Why not send in an order for Permanite? Dimmit and rejected cases spe- cially solicited- No misleading In- ducements made to secure business. Over 80 years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms Address SIB6ERS & SttOERS PAVBNT LAwvaas Boi t. National Union Bulldlnr Washlns;ton, D. O. Principles and Practice of Pruning By af. Q. KAINS Leotnrer on Horticulture, Colombia University Few practices In the handling; »f plants, especially fruit bearing plants, attract bo 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 thla subject Is always one of the moat 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 baa 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 teat 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 la 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 aotbor bat spared neither time nor ex- pense In gathering his photographs, each one of which tells Its story. After a few page* 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 Bnds, 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 page*. SV4 x 8 Inches. Cloth. Hat, *X». ■ OBTIOUXTUBJC PUBLISHING CO. 1*1 luuuc St., Baataa, w 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/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 HORTICUL- TURE at publisher's price, $1.50. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer St, Boston, Mass. In Writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 596 HORTICULTURE June 21, 1919 "I'll be Hanged if I Ever Buy from that = arm Again," he said WHEN CREDIT \. aS REFUSED HIM. But whose fault was it that credit had been refused him. Let us dig into the facts, let's analyze. First we find the florist purchased flowers of a given value That he gave his promise to PAY PROMPTLY. We also find that the florist's reputation for PROMPT PAYMENT of BILLS entitled him to credit. That is, he had always paid PROMPTLY. He received merchandise that he needed at a time when he needed it most. No long waits or delays. He also understood at the time the purchase was made that the account was to be paid promptly — when due. No other arrangement was made at the time of purchase re- garding payment. Thirty, sixty, ninety days have passed and several state- ments have been mailed — but with no response. While stamps and time in the one individual case do not amount to much — collectively — they become quite a big item to be reckoned with, when a number of accounts are taken into consideration. It makes an expense item to be reckoned with instead of an item which should have produced an additional profit. As a matter of fact it isn't good business. It isn't the kind of a business transaction you would tolerate in your own business, and still tender credit. Now the question for you to decide is — Is any florist justified in his statement, "I'll be hanged if I ever buy from that firm again." What would you have done? S. A. F. & 0. H. Credit and Collection Committee HORTICULTURE Vol. XXIX JUNE 28, 1919 No. 26 ROSES OWN ROOT, 3-INCH, $15.00 PER 100 $140.00 PER 1,000 2000 CECILE BRUNNER 1200 HADLEY iooo COLETTE MARTINET 4ooo WHITE KILLARNEY 2000 DBL. WHITE KILLARNEY 2200 KILLARNEY BRILLIANT 3000 MRS. AARON WARD A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. GLADIOLI King. America. Halley, Schwaben. and other good varieties, well grown stock, long stems. $10.00, $12.50 per 100 Everything in Cllt Flowers, Plants, (ireens, Ribbons and Supplies BUSINESS HOURS 7 A. M. to 4 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The wl">£S.«l. „, Philadelphia NEW YORK 117 W. 28th St. PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow St. BALTIMORE Franklin A St. Paul 8t». WASHINGTON, 1216 H St., N. W. Surplus Bedding Plants at Re- duced Prices to Close Out We offer the following slight surplus in bedding plants, which we offer as follows as logu as unsold : Per 100 AHl'TH.ox — Eclipse, 2^ In. p"ts $4.00 ABCTILON — Eclipse, 3% in. pots 10.00 Af.ERATUM — Blue, White, dwarf, 2% in. pots 4.00 ALTERNANTHERA — Aureo nana, Brilliantissima and Parony- Chlodes major. _'i in. pots 4,00 ALYSSl'M — Tom Thumb, Double White, 2V4 in. pots 4.00 BEGONIA — Krforuiu, 3% in pots 12.00 OANNAfi — Buttercup, Tarrytown, Venus. "U in. pots 13.00 CANNAS — Beaute de Poitevine, Egandale, Fierson's Premier. Florence Yaughun, New York, Souv. d'Antoine Crozy, 3V& in pots 10.00 CELOSIA — Childsi, Tliompsmii iiiagnitlf a. -!' i In, puts 4.IHI l IATA1KKA — Gymnm-iirpa, 2^tf In. puts 4.00 COBEA — Scandans, 3 in. pots $1.50 per dozen COLELS — Golden Bedder, Firebrand, Verschaffeltii, etc., 2^4 in. p"ts 4.IHI GERANIUMS — Mine. Salleroi, heavy, L'Vi In. pats 6.011 HELIOTROPE -'i ill. p"ts I. (10 HYDRANGEAS — Pink, In bud and bloom, 5 In. pots 50 cents each IVY — English, 3^ in pots 16.00 to 20.00 IVY — English, extra 1 \y. ::' in pots 25.00 LEMON VERBENA — 3% in. pots $2.00 per dozen MARIGOLDS — Dwarf French, Tall African, 2>4 in. pots 4.00 PETUNIA— Single, -', in. ]>"ts 4.00 SALVIA — Splendens, '-" i in p"ts 4.00 TXADESCANTIA— Multicolor, -', In. P"ts 4.00 VERBENAS— Separate colors, -', In. pots 4.00 VINCAS for Bedding — Alba pura. Rosea albo. Rosea, 2*4 In. pots 6.00 VINCAS, Trailing for Baskets — Major, 3^ In. pots 16.00 ZINNIAS — Separate colors, 2)4 In. pots 4.00 F. R. PIERSON, Tarrytown, N, Y. Geraniums We have a fine lot of 2-inch stock for immediate shipment of all the kinds we list in our catalogue which are such as Beaute Poitevine, Alph. Ricard, Abbie Schaffer, Miss F. Perkins, etc. $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1,000. We are booking orders for next season. Hardy English Ivy, good strong 2-inch stock, $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1,000. Table Fern, good strong 3-inch plants, fine as- sortment at $6.00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND Send for Catalogue Cash with Order 598 HORTICULTURE CYCLAMEN PLANTS Farquhar's Gold Medal Strain Strong Plants In 3Vi In. pots, $25.00 per 100 Trade Price on Application R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. BOSTON, MASS. IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that is well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES WhoU„*l* and Retail NORTH ABINOTON, MASS. BOBBEM $l ATKINS NURSBITMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTEtS Rl/THERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are subscribers to the Narseryasea's Fond fer Market D«eUp»rt, »!»• "Say It Wltfc Flowers" Publicity " H. HEISTAD LANDSCAPE GARDENING ROCKPORT, ME. We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farm at Grsss Lake, Mich., and onr growing stations In every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all In charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all klndB In quantity and of highest quality. Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1918. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Rayne* Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc, ICC CkaaaWr .( am Bids.. BoiUa, Mas*. J. 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CONN When writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture June 28, 1919 Register your name for our Wholesale Catalogue of FRENCH AND HOLLAND BULBS Ready Shortly Also PERENNIALS for FLORISTS, ask for Special Prices. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street Through to 54 Park Place NEW TORE CITY KELWAY 8 SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS personally selected strains) WHOLESALE ONLY Write (or Special Pricet, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. FREESIA PURITY IMPROVED Per 1000 % to % inch $6-00 y, to % inch 9-50 Mammoth Bulbs, % to Yt inch. 15.00 Large Jumbo Bulbs, % inch... 18.00 AMERICAN BULB CO. 172 W. Wabash Are., CHICAGO, ILL. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BLUB LIST OF WHOLESALE FBICKS HAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOB PROFIT THOMAS J. GREY COMPANY SEEDS, BULBS AND IMPLEMENTS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Reseleeted Strains In Seeds. Improved style* In Implement* Catalogue upon application. 16 So. Market Street BOSTON, MASS. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE Little Ads. That Brine Big Returns Little Ads. in oar 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 fail to read o-ver these Ads. In each issoe and yon may find one or more that will prove profitable to you. June 28, 1911 HORTICULTURE 599 RAMBLING OBSERVATIONS OF A ROVING GARDENER A shrub which has excited consid- erable interest and aroused much ad- miration in the Arnold Arboretum this spring is Xanthoceras sorbifolia. The question is often asked why the plant is not more often grown in private gardens, and no doubt not a few garden makers will order it. It is really a fine plant, with dense clus- ters of flowers and attractive pinnate foliage. A recent writer has won- dered why it is not more commonly grown and listed by nurserymen. Per- haps the reason is the unfortunate habit which this plant has of sud- denly dying out after a few years and for no apparent cause. It is not a plant which can be recommended with confidence to customers, hand- some as it is. This Xanthoceras is by no means a new plant, despite its rarity. Several years ago when Mr. J. G. Jack, of the Arnold Arboretum, was in Japan, he visited the late Mr. Meyer, the government's well-known plant hunter. Mr. Meyer was just examining a large rough fruit, as hard as a horsechestnut, when Mr. Jack arrived. Mr. Meyer showed his visitor the nutlike fruit and told him that he believed he had discovered something new and interesting. Mr. Jack looked at the fruit and then in- formed his host that he was quite fa- miliar with it, as the plant was grow- ing in the Arboretum and he could give him all the facts about it. Mr. Meyer was somewhat disappointed, but no doubt was saved considerable useless labor. The English 'Garden" has a para- graph about the origin of the logan- berry which will be interesting to readers of the article written by Miss Marian Roby Case and published in Horticulture a few weeks ago: "Mr. E. A. Bunyard writes to say that he has recently been informed by a lady who knows the loganberry well that when in 1904 she visited Jalapa in Mexico she was surprised to see the natives bringing in loganber- ries from the hills, where they pre- sumably grew wild. Has any other reader heard of South America as a locality for this fruit?" Another issue of "The Garden" con- tains a letter in the editorial column about the destruction of wild growth, a matter which was taken up in a re- cent article by Mr. E. H. Wilson in Horticulture, which article, by the way, has been given wide circulation in one of the daily papers. The letter referred to and the editorial comment read as follows: "Mr. Warner is certainly right in trying to find some method by which this destruction of our wild growth should be stopped. The waste is aw- ful. Children, and even the bigger ones, destroy for the fun of destroy- ing; they pick flowers, then, being too lazy to carry them, drop them. This is not the worst, but it does not remain with me to relate all that I have seen. I think that some pun- ishment ought to be given to those who destroy wild growth. A fine for children over twelve would in some cases stop much of this destruction. G. W. W. "(We are not in favor of punish- ment. If children are taught to love our native flowers, they will not waste them. We know a garden in Walworth where flowers are freely grown. When this garden was started a few years ago, the flowers were picked, even before they opened, by children. The children, having now been taught that the flowers are grown there for the enjoyment of all, do not, except in rare cases, attempt to pick the flow- ers, and this is in the heart of Lon- don! How much easier should it be to teach country boys and girls where school gardens have such a good in- fluence on children. Ed.)" In one of the magazines a plea is made for a wider planting of the little native rhododendron known as Rho- dora, a plant which grows all the way from Newfoundland to Pennsylvania, and which flowers early in the spring It is not a conspicuous plant, and is at its best in a naturalized planting. I do not believe that it should be recommended for general use in the small garden, but there are places where it can be employed to a dis- tinct advantage. Some years ago Mr. Thomas E. Proctor, of Topsfield, bought a whole carload of these plants and had them set out on his estate. I hardly think, though, that the effect has been as striking as was expected. MICHELL'S PANSY SEED Michili's Giant Exhibition Mixed A giant strain which for 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 Yt oz. ; per oz., $7.00. (ilANT SORTS IN SEPARATE COLORS Tr. pkt. Oz. Azure Blue $0.40 $2.75 Black Blue 40 2.75 Emperor William, blue 40 2.75 Hortensia Red 40 2.75 King of the Blacks *40 2.75 Lord 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 fellow with Eye 40 2.75 HEADQUARTERS 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 Wholesale Price List. MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE 518 Market St., Philadelphia SEEDS AND BULBS JBobbington's 128 Chamber. St., N. Y. City Chrysanthemum Cuttings Major lionnaffon, chas. Razer, Oconto, Pacific Supreme and Chrysolora, ready April 1st, $2.50 per hundred. Also, Extra Strong Cutting* of Car- nation Matchless, $20.00 per thousand. W. D. HOWARD MILFORD, MASS. U 111 I III 1 1 III) III IIUIM I II 1 1 III llll IM 1 1 II 1 1 II I II iiuiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiniiiiiiiitiii*-- I INSTRUCTION IN GARDENING j 1 Practical Instruction Is offered In I i vegetable, flower and fruit gardening, | i greenhouse and nursery practice, to- | i gether with lectures, laboratory, field | = and shop work In garden botany, zoo- | | logy, pathology, landscape deBign, solla, = I plant chemistry and related BUbJectB. I 1 The curriculum is planned for the | = education of any persons who would f = become trained gardeners or fitted to e s be superintendents of estates or parka, e s Students may be admitted at any time. I 1 Circulars and other Information will | | be mailed on application. | The New York Botanical Garden j | Bronx Park XEW TOBK 01TI | ^WIItlllllllllllHIItlllllllllHIIIIIIIIIIIIItllUllllllillllllllllltlMIHUnilllllllllHMIIHni? 600 HORTICULTURE June 28, 1919 F" E R IM S Per 100 Per 1000 BOSTONS ZVt Inoh f«.00 $1,0 00 ROOSEVELTS ... " «.00 80.00 WHITMANI " 6.60 86.00 WHITHANI COM- PACTA " «Ji0 68.00 VEBONA •■ 6.60 68.00 TEDDY, JB, " 6.50 68.00 Stock all sold until June 1st. Order either direct or through S. 8. Skideleky & Co., Sole Agents Philadelphia, Pa. HENRY H. BARROWS, WHITMAN, MASS. CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS MADISON, IM. J. SEED OF Sim's Gold Medal Pansies A fine selection of the best of that wonderful strain. If you want the very best don't fail to get some of this Beed. % oz., $4.00; yaoz.,$7.50; 1 oz., $15.00 Cash or satisfactory trade references. No C. O. D. shipments i_. j. «E«J-re:R co. PLANT BROKERS 339 Waverly Oaks Road, Walthain, Mass. ORCHIDS We. (row and .ell nothing- bat ORCHIDS. If yon are In the market for this ohm of plants wo respectfully solicit your Inquiries and orders. Special lists on application. LAGER & HURRCLL, Summit, N. *. GLADIOLI New Trade List Ready JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. FlowertteM. L. I., N.Y. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADBIAK, MICH. STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for our list. VJONESCO H PENN..U.S.A. tsfcstt ftU. Piss. satoki. VVl>M. Ttos-rW Wi *r# rmiicriktrt tt tk$ Nurseryman' i Fund for Mmrktl DmUfmtnt ROBERT DYSART ED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple methods of correct ■— —tBMi •specially adapted for •orleta' us. BOOKS HAIASCED AMD ADJUSTS* 40 8TATE 8TREET . . BOSTON SWEET PEA SEED Hand Picked — Not Machine Threshed. WINTER-FLOWERING SPENCER and ORCHID SWEET I'KASi For Greenhouse Use If yon have been troubled with badly mixed Sweet Pea s is, or immatured seed thai does not grow, try our hand- picked seed. Each pod is picked when ripe and matured, instead of pulling up the vines and stacking them to cure, then threshing them in a machine as most growers do. While picking by hand the fields get rogued almost daily, not only for off colors but Winter- flowering: plants only, are permitted to remain. Machine threshed seed has many mixed colors in it because it is impossible to clean the machine when changing from one color to another. Our system of hand-picking and hand- pulling does away with rogues and im- matured seed. This seed is worth much more than others— but our prices are about the same. Mrs. A. A. si,,, n. Beautiful, clear light pink. Oz. 7.",,-., II, .ft; on Miss Flora Fabing. Pink, some yellow and salmon. Oz. V6c.. Vi lb. $2.00, lb. $6.00. Belgian Hero. Beautiful orange, rose pink. Oz. $1.00, Vi lb. $2.30 lb. $9.00. Rose Queen (Genuine), liest light rose pink. Grown heavily by leading Pea growers. Oz. $1.50, i, lb. $6.00. II). $20.00. Morning Star (Genuine). Extra early light pink. Long steins. A good one. Oz. $1.00. Vi lb. $3.00, lb. $10.00. Yarrawa (Australian 1. A most popular pink. Oz. 75c, Vi 11). $2.50, lb. $8.00. Mrs. Wm. Sim Orchid. Itest salmon- pink. Should not be sold for Rose Queen as many do who do uot have Genuine Rose Queen to offer vou. Oz. 75c., Vi lb. $2.50, lb. $8.00. Miss Louise Glide. Large shell pink. Oz. $2,00, Vi lb. $7.50, lb. $25.00. Mrs. Paul Dasha. Very fine clear light pink. Oz. $4.00, 14 lb. $15.00. Fordhook Pink. Free blooming pink, suffused lavender. Oz. 85c, Vi lb. $2.50, lb. $8.50, Fordhook Rose. Fine rosy carmine. long stems, 3 and 4 flowers. Oz. $1.00. Vi lb. $3.00, lb. $10.00. Lavender Orchid. Lavender pink. Oz. 75c, Vi 11). $2.00, lb. $0.00. Mrs. (has. A. Zvolanek. Large clear lavender. Oz. $2.50, Vi lb. $10.00, lb. $30.00. For July and Early August to December Delivery Marquis. Navy blue.. The well known grandiflora I.e Marquis color in a large Spencer sbape. ' - oz. $3.00, oz. $6.00, 1, lb. $20.00. Spunolin. Oz. $4.00, Vi lb. $15.00. Zvolanek s Blue. Large hrU'ht lilue-Jav ir. Oz. $2.50. Vi 11). $10. (X). lb. $30.00. Christmas Pink Orchid. Bright dark lose standard, with White wings. Oz. $1 50, ', lb. $5.00, Ih. S1S.00. Pink and White Orchid. 1 if the Blanch Ferry color. Oz. 50c, 4 oz. $1.75, lb. $5 00. Watchung Orchid. Best pure white. Black s led. Oz. $4.00, Vi lb. $15.00. Bridal Veil. Frilled, pure white Oz. 75c, 1, lb. $2.50, lb. $8.00. White Orchid. Large pure white. Oz. 75c, 1 , lh. $2.50. lb. SO 00 Venus. White with pink edges. Black - Is. Oz. 75c, lb. $8.00. Mrs. M. Spanolin. Curly white. Black s Is. Oz. 75c. i, lb. $2.50, II). $8.00. Zvolanek's Red. Large bright scarlet red. Tall long stems. Oz. $2.00, Vi lb. $6.00. The Beauty. Fiery Rose red. Improve- ment on Orchid "iteautv. Oz. $1.00. Vi II). $3.00, lb. $10.00. President AYilson. Magenta, verv large curly flower. Oz. $1.00. ij lb. $3.00, lb. $10.00. Concord Red (Red Orchid). Large crimson red. Oz. $1.00, ', lb. $3.00, lb. $10.00. Early 8ong Bird. Soft pale pink. Oz. $1.00. Vi lb. $3.00. Early Melody. Deep shade of Rose pink. Oz. $1.00. Vi lb. $3.00. Early Spring Maid. Cream pink. Oz. $1.00, Vi lb. $3.00. Early Heather Bell. A rich mauve- lavender. Oz. $1.00. Vi lb. $3.00, lb. $10.00. Britania. Crimson scarlet, the vines being covered all Winter with tine large flowers. Oz. $4.00. 4 oz. $12.00, lb. $40.00. Zvolanek's Miss Gertrude Welch. Dark shell pink on white ground. Oz. $4.00, 1 1 lb. $15.00. Rose Queen (Greenhouse Grown). Color beautiful shade of pink, produces extra long stems and usually four ttowers per stem. One of the most popular varieties on the market. Strictly greenhouse seed. Oz. $3.00, i, lb. $10.00, lb. $30.00. C U. LIGGIT, Office 303 Bulletin lil.lg. Philadelphia, Pa. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE IBOLIUM ,Kfir HARDY PRIVET (L lb?aio0"b TO BE SENT OCT IN THE FALL OF 1919. Introducers of Box-Barberry. Elm City Nursery Co., WOODMONT NURSERIES, Inc., New Haven, Ct. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIIMIIII1III11IIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIMIIIIIIIIII1IIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIHII llirillMIMIIIIIIIMHIIHIIII; JAP LILY BULBS FRENCH BULBS DUTCH BULBS FREESIA, CALLA BULBS, Etc. FERNS IN FLATS Write for F. O. B. New York prices McHUTCHISON & CO., ThH 95 Chambers Street NEW YORK Import ouse E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Ave. IRVINGTON. H. J. Nephrolepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 Inoh pota, extr* heavy, $35.00 per hun- dred ; 6 Inch, 975.00 p«r hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, mbad™. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE HORTICULTURE Vol. XXIX JUNE 28, 1919 No. 26 MORE LETTERS ABOUT CLOSING HOURS Toronto, June 20, 1919. Dear Sir: — It is with great interest that I have read the letters in the last issue of Horticulture in reference to EARLY CLOSING. Your correspondents all seem to wait for "the other fellow" to do something, and for that reason there is nothing done. Sunday closing in Canada is a law and a good one. The sale of anything but food or medicine is prohibited, so there is no difficulty on the score of one keeping open and the other hav- ing to in order to keep up his end. A few years ago the conditions were just the same here as in the States as far as night closing was concerned, but upon the organization of the To- ronto Retail Florists' Club things took a turn for the better. The first move was made when the club had their first picnic and all stores closed for the half day. There was some opposition to it by those who thought that the business would go to the dogs if they were not there 24 hours a day. However, as the club was pledged to work together and do as the majority ruled, all stores closed and you could not buy a flower in Toronto that afternoon. As we adver- tised the fact extensively we had no complaints and all felt better for the outing. Last winter we voted to all close one afternoon a week during July and August but the point was which after- noon. It was finally decided that it be left to the districts and the members use their own judgment. In the meantime Dunlops advertised that hereafter their store would close at 1 o'clock every Saturday during July and August, with the result that Tidy & Son, Dillemuth. J. J. Higgins, Simmons & Son and the Little Grey Flower Shoppe, in fact all the stores in the business district would close Saturday afternoons. The stores in the residence districts were to close on Wednesday to conform with the early closing movement of the grocers and markets. Mr. Dunlop was the first to enter into the spirit of this movement and closes his store every evening during the year at 6 o'clock and at 1 p. m. on all holidays. In fact, all the larger stores have the same hours. It is really pathetic to read the let- ters from florists saying that they are generous to their employers when they close part of Sunday. Where on earth nowadays will you be able to get good help to work the hours that the own- ers of floral establishments expect their help to work? Why, the lowest class of labor will kick at eight hours a day and you florists wish your help to work on an average of 80 hours a week! It is high time that the florist business was put in the class in which it belongs, and not that of a cheap junk shop. There is absolutely no rea- son for the long hours except that the owner (who, by the way, goes and comes as he pleases and can take a day or two if he wishes) wants to make an extra dollar at the expense and detriment of the health of his em- ployes. You hear the argument that there are funerals and functions on Sunday that necessitates keeping open. That is all bunk! When people find they are unable to get a thing on Sunday they will get it Saturday. Toronto is a city of over half a million, and what can be done here can be done else- where. The only correspondent that seems to be up to date is Mr. A. M. Herr of Lancaster, Pa., who seems to have the right spirit. Mr. Gude runs him a close second, which seems strange, as he is always first; no doubt the spurt will come. The Philadelphia correspondent who we have always looked up to as a leader, frankly states that he follows the other fellow. Thus are our GODS made of clay. St. Louis works from 7 a. m. to 6 p. m. and noon on Sunday. Ye Gods, think of any one with artis- tic ability getting up and going to work at 7 a. m. on Sunday! Eight a. m. is bad enough, but 7 — Mr. Mur- ray of Kansas City is on the right track and you will always notice that if you want to get in the lead you have to look in the West to find the reason. Here is hoping that florists will place the business in the class to which it belongs, and not keep it in the all night class. You hear florists complain that they are unable to get competent help. Where in the world is there a young man nowadays who will learn an occupation that compels him to labor the long hours that flor- ists expect their help to keep? IT CAN'T BE DID! Dxtnlop's, Geo. M. Gebaghty, Mgr. Detroit, June 21, 1919. Gentlemen: It has been our cus- tom for many years to close on Sun- days, insofar as it is possible, in the florists' business. This means that when we have orders for funerals or anything which must be delivered on Sundays, we do so. Our store is not open, however, for any business. In regard to hours of business. As you know, the florists' business h6urs is foreign to almost any other business and it is practically impossible to have any fixed rule. The opening hours of our stores are from 8 a. m. to 5.30 p. m. The men employees' hours are from 7.30 a. m. to 6 p. m. We find that this rule works out very well, and seldom is it necessary for us to extend these hours. We find that the public learn our hours and fit themselves accordingly. During the winter we have one of our stores open in the evening until nine o'clock. This store is situated near the big hotels and we find it neces- sary to keep open. The man in charge, however, is paid for his time, and when he pleases to have an evening off he changes with one of the other men, and in this way they find it a benefit instead of a hardship. Our summer months are not fixed; we usually open from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m., but at no time do we open on Sundays, excepting holiday time, which is of course understood. Personally, I believe that the flor- ists' business hours can be arranged as well as any mercantile business if those in charge will live up to the rules. Yours very truly. Philip Brkitmetee. 602 HORTICULTURE June 28, 1919 Edwardsville, 111., June 19, 1919. Dear Editor: — I am interested in your editorial and the comments on shorter hours for florists, in the June 14th issue of your journal. For the last fifteen years our green- house men have worked only nine hours a day, with no Sunday work except cutting stock and very neces- sary watering, and with Saturday afternoons off during summer months. While in the retail business we ran as other local merchants — 7 a. m. to 6 p. m., and on Saturday to 9 p. m.; but no Sunday sales whatever. We always had Sunday funerals, but all our flowers were delivered on Satur- day evening for them, and we had no complaint at all to speak of. The trouble is that we watch the other fellow too much; it's just up to each individual himself. I say close on Sunday by all means, for your own sake, your family's sake, your em- ployees' sake, and in reverence to your God. I am indeed glad the sentiment of shorter hours for all employers as well as employees is growing. Begin- ning July 1 we shall go on an eight- hour schedule, and I am sure all will be better pleased. Let's all adopt the great universal American custom of an eight-hour day's work. Success to your worthy movement. J. F. Ammann. A Curious Twist of Facts About Laurel By E. H. Wilson. If anyone doubted that mountain laurel, the state flower, known to botanists as Kalmia, was in blossom at this time, he should have watched the procession of automobiles late on Sunday afternoon along any of the trunk lines of the State. One man, who had curiously regarded the mat- ter, counted forty cars bearing the blossoms passing his home in thirty minutes, this being on only one of the several country roads running through the country in which this blossom is found. Though Kalmia is the State flower, officially recognized by act of the Leg- islature, Section 6275 of the Revised Statutes is so worded as to permit au- tomobilists and other lovers of the flower to gather it at their pleasure, assuming that they do not gather it for sale. If they attempt to do that and are caught at it and cannot show that they gathered it with the permis- sion of the owners of the land upon which it grew they are liable to vari- ous penalties of an unpleasant sort No one gathered it on Sunday, we as- sume, with any such sordid aim. The law has its uses, but even with- out it one feels that the supply of Kal- mia in this state will not be exhausted, for, while it has a marked liking for rocky woodlands along the shore, it is even more common in northern and central Connecticut. The shrub is beautiful when in bloom, but no farmer appreciates its beauty, for he realizes that it is not a product of really valuable land. It will form, if left to its own devices, an impenetra- ble thicket and though left to itself, until the end of time it will not de- velop into wood or into lumber. Hard and close-grained its wood is indeed, but it fails to grow to a size which makes it of value. It is long lived and grips the terri- tory which it has chosen for its own with an enduring clasp, and while its blossoms make it a thing of beauty in June and its evergreen leaves are not ill to look upon in the winter, these things do not compensate the farmer for the tax which he pays on the land upon which it thrives. It does not ap- peal to him, but now it is wonderfully attractive to the residents in the cities and larger towns. They forget that the blossoms are not especially beauti- ful when plucked from the shrubs on which they grew or if removed from their habitat. Still there will be a supply for those who pluck the blos- soms for many years to come. — Hart- ford Coitrant. Clipped from the columns of the Boston Transcript of Saturday, June ,21st, the above is worthy of thought- ful perusal. Damning with faint praise is no new art and it has lost nothing in the hands of the scribe who indited this note in the Hartford ("'•iinint. If the note is intended to increase its readers' appreciation of the mountain laurel it is of a truth curiously phrased. A stranger within the gates might infer from it that the farmers in Connecticut were so poor that the very taxes on the bit of land on which grows the mountain laurel were driving them into bankruptcy. True, the state is a small one, but surely it is not so ground hungry that it cannot spare the land on which grows its own accepted state flower! The newspapers are the greatest force in moulding thought and opinion and in educating the people. This everlastingly appraising everything in dollars and cents is the curse of the age. Here is a representative news- paper of one of the (for its size) rich- est states in the union actually writ- ing as if it begrudged a little of its countryside to its most beautiful na- tive shrub because its wood "fails to grow to a size which makes it of value." The newspaper admits with evident reluctance that "its blossoms make it a thing of beauty in June and its evergreen leaves are not ill to look upon in the winter (but) these things do not compensate the farmer for the tax which he pays on the land upon which it thrives." Pshaw! Such puerile talk is unworthy of a people acclaimed the richest on earth. A cynic whilst admitting the material wealth might retort that in apprecia- tion of the beautiful the people are among the poorest on earth. Happily this article from the Hartford Courant does not correctly reflect the true opinion of the people of Connecticut; otherwise the mountain laurel would not have been the elected state flower. What is required, however, on the newspaper's own showing, is the en- forcement of the law against the in- discriminate plucking of laurel branches. If this is not done the gen- erations of Connecticut people which come afterward will have to visit the museums where dried specimens of plants are preserved if they wish to get an idea of what their state flower was like. COMING MEETINGS. Austin, Tex. — Texas State Florists' Ass'n, meeting and trade exhibition, July 9 and 10. Louis J. Tackett, Sec'y, Austin, Texas. Toronto, Can. — Canadian Horticul- tural Association convention Aug. 12, 13. 14 and 15. Detroit, Mich.— S. A. F. and O. H. Con- vention at Acadia Hall, Aug. 19, 20 and 21. Secretary, John Young, 1170 Broadway, N. Y. City. Hartford, Conn. — Conn. Hort. Society, fall flower show, Sept. 9, 10 and 11. Sec'y Alfred Dixon, Wethersfield, Conn. New York City. — The American Insti- tute and the American Dahlia So- ciety, exhibition of dahlias in the Engineering Building, 25-33 West 39th St., Sept. 23 to 25. William A. Eagleson, 322-324 West 23d St., Sec- retary. June 28, 1919 HORTICULTURE 603 FERTILIZERS FOR FLORISTS IJy Dr. J. H. Wheeler, Formerly Director of the Rhode Island Agri- cultural Experiment Station. There is no subject connected with the use of fertilizers which is so diffi- cult, so little understood, and regard- ing which agricultural experiment sta- tions have learned so little, as that of the use of fertilizers in greenhouses. The question is especially complicated by the great variation in plant re- quirements and by the varying suscep- tibilities of different plants to injury from different residual chemical sub- stances which may accumulate in the soil as a result of the manures used or of the plants grown. The use of lime is intimately con- nected with the use of fertilizer, since lime not only affects the availability of the fertilizers but also the ability of the plants to thrive, so that they can make proper use of the plant foods which the fertilizer contains. The whole subject of the effect of lime on most of the flowering plants grown under glass is still practically a "sealed book." In order to illustrate the difficulty of giving definite infor- mation on these subjects, I can do no better than refer to some of my earlier experiments with fertilizers in a green- house at the Rhode Island Agricultural Experiment Station. In these experiments a subsoil was used in the hope of avoiding fungous or bacterial diseases and insects which might prove injurious; at that time many of the best growers were in the habit of using subsoil for these rea- sons. In one case hay and in another case straw, cut in very short lengths, was mixed with the soil and these mixtures were compared with a mix- ture of horse manure and soil. Two different fertilizers were used in th» experiment with the hay and with the straw. In one of these fertilizers the presence of residual sulphates and chlorides was largely avoided by the employment of such fertilizer materi- als as would be likely to be complete- ly or largely taken up by the plants. Lettuce, radishes, and cucumbers made a better growth with this fertili- zer than with the one which contained considerable amounts of sulphates and chlorides, although a moderate appli- cation of lime had been made in both cases. With tomatoes, on the other hand, distinctly better results were se- cured with the fertilizer containing the greater amounts of sulphates and chlorides. Whether this was due to the fertilizer inducing a different chemical reaction in the soil or to a possible need of more sulphur by the tomato plant, which the sulphate resi- dues of the fertilizer furnished, I do not know and never have had a chance to ascertain. Where Lime Helped Similarly, in field experiments it was found that lettuce, onions, spinach, mignonette, and poppy were absolutely unable to live on a soil where the flowering perennial, Silene orientalis, throve to perfection, al- though an abundance of plant food was present. The use of lime in this case corrected the condition for all of the plants. More recent investigations by Dr. B. L. Hartwell and his associ- ates lead to the belief that the injury to the lettuce, mignonette, and other plants was partly or largely due to the presence In the soil of soluble alumi- num compounds which had been formed by the acid, chloride and sul- phate residues of the fertilizer. If soluble aluminum salts were the cause of the injury they evidently had no deleterious effect, or a much less seri- ous one, upon other crops, of which Silene orientalis is typical. This whole question is evidently closely re- lated to the soil reaction and the pos- sible formation of injurious substances when an excess of certain residual ma- terials accumulates in the soil. Probably the best fertilizer for gen- eral use is one which is compounded so that it will not leave any excessive residue of salts and will not be likely to affect seriously the soil reaction, provided the reaction is suitable at the outset. In the case of some special crops, however, an acidic or basic fertilizer may be required, although this depends upon the chemical re- action of the soil at the outset and the amount of lime or alkaline, animal manure used. There is no positively best fertilizer for all conditions and for all plants, regardless of whether they are grown under glass or in the field. Fertilizers for Carnations Different greenhouse plants also vary considerably in regard to the amount of the different fertilizing in- gredients which they require. Even different varieties of the same species have their distinct characteristics. A striking example of this was afforded several years ago in some experiments conducted with carnations. It was found that when the three varieties, Lizzie McGowan, Hector, and William Scott, were grown in the same room under identical temperature condi- tions, much more nitrogen could be used for the Hector than for either of the other varieties. If the best amount of nitrogen for the Hector was used it was sufficient to cause a seri- ous splitting of the calyx of the Will- iam Scott and a considerable splitting in the case of the Lizzie McGowan. I never had a chance to determine whether the large amounts of nitrogen that were used with the best results for the Hector could have been used with safety for the other varieties had they been in a house kept at a lower temperature. With the replacement of the horse by the automobile, the problem of how we can best supplement small amounts of manure and other organic materi- als with fertilizers is becoming in- creasingly important. Let us hope that some agricultural experiment stations will soon delve into these problems more deeply and seriously than any of them have heretofore, in order that a greater fund of definite information may become available. MASSACHUSETTS FLORISTS. The engagement is announced of Samuel B. Crombie, proprietor of the Beverly Flower shop, to Miss Lillian Singer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Singer of Essex. The Greenfield Tap and Die corpora- tion has taken over the Sunny Dell greenhouse property at Greenville. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Richards, have conduct- ed the business for the past 19 years. For the present the greenhouse busi- ness will be carried on in the same manner as it has in the past, with Charles A. Thayer, who has been Mr. Richard's assistant for many years as manager. Mr. and Mrs. Richards have worked very hard during the years which they have conducted the green- house, and feel that they are entitled to a vacation. Mr. Richards has been a leader in the cultivation of carna- tions, and has originated several varie- ties, winning prizes with them at na- tional floral exhibitions. For a time he plans to assist Mr. Thayer in hand- ling the business. 604 HORTICULTURE June 28, 1919 HORTICULTURE Established by William J. Stewart In 1904 VOL. XXIX JUNE 28, 1919 NO. 26 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING COMPANY 78 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. EDWARD I. FARRINGTON, Editor. Telephone, Beach 292 ADVERTISING BATES: Per Inoh, 30 inches t» page *1X5 Discount on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), 6 per cent.; three months (IS times), 10 per cent.; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (52 times), SO 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-daiss matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Offle» at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 18i9. As this issue goes to press HORTICULTURE is moving its offices to new and much more com- modious quarters at 78 Devonshire street, next to the Shawmut National Bank. The new offices are in the heart of the business section and close to the market district. Visitors will always be welcome, and those from out of town are in- vited to make these offices their headquarters when in Boston. The latch string will always be out, except on Saturday afternoon, when the elevator stops running. If federal and state restrictive laws and Misnamed regulations continue to pile up unwarrant- nursery ably against those of our citizens who have stock the misfortune to be engaged in the nur- sery, florist and seed business of the country, it is not unlikely that many of them will soon be driven to abandon these lines of useful industry and engage in other lines which have not as yet been so reg- ulated as to become undesirable, or utterly impossible to pursue. It may even become necessary for the govern- ment itself to step in and furnish supplies in these lines, when those who have heretofore furnished them, have been legislated and regulated out of business. Then, per- haps, we shall see again distributed or sold under gov- ernment control such seeds or other planting mateiial as the government itself sent out, named or mis-named as the case might be in the days of the 'Tree Seed Distribution,"' when bulk rather than quah strain, purity or vitality seemed to be of most impor- tance. Is it because of the past record of the Depart- ment of Agriculture in its congressional seed distribu- tion that the carrying out of the proposed bill, which is a purely agricultural matter is now shifted, or referred to the Eouse Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce? The proposed bill will make it a misde- meanor for any person to ship in interstate commerce any nursery stuck- which does not bear on each tree, shrub or plant, or on the original unbroken package thereof, a label stating the true accepted and correct name of the variety of such nursery stock, the name of t he person who grew it and the place where grown. Now, let's look where these regulations will lead us to. The Concord grape, for example, has had and has today many synonyms, Moore's Early, Campbell's Early, Pot- ter, and many others — all forms of the Concord with variations often so slight as to be almost or wholly in- distinguishable. Nearly all yellow cherries are selec- tions or slight variations of the old yellow Spanish va- riety. Who is competent to pass upon their nomencla- ture? Then in the case of the popular Japanese Ivy, which shall lie the accepted name. Yitis tricuspidata or Ampelopsis Veitchii? Or again who will tell us au- thoritatively whether the favorite black greenhouse grape shall be labeled Black Hamburg, Frankenthal, or other of the numerous names by which it is variously known? The nurseryman, florist, or seedsman could nut safely ship any goods outside of his own state if anyone is disposed to assail the verity of his labels, or if there is any difference of opinion as to the character of any possible variety, climatic or soil variations notwith- standing. What will the next joker be? The movement for the establishment of Public public rose gardens in different cities rose gardens |s one worth encouraging by all horti- cultural interests. Such gardens stim- ulate the desires of amateurs for rose gardens of their own, which helps the business of nurserymen. For that matter, the retail florists and everybody else engaged in the growing and selling of flowers is benefited by the in- creased demand, which is certain to result from any work of this kind. The municipal garden need not be a large or costly one to serve its purpose, but it should contain a large percentage of hybrid teas when possible, so that there will lie bloom all summer. The city of St. Catherine's in Canada is establishing a municipal rose garden this year, an ex-mayor having contributed a thousand dollars for the purpose. The first bush planted was a Duchess of Wellington, and about 900 plants of different kinds have been set out. It is a matter of regret that the money has not yet been forth- coming which would make possible the establishment of a rose garden at the Arnold Arboretum, in Boston, such as Professor Sargent has been dreaming about for sev- eral years. Such a garden would contain every species df wild rose which could be obtained, as well as all the hybrids and modern productions. It would be a garden such as is to be found nowhere else in the world at the present time. The land is available and all that is necessary is the money for its development. Here cer- tainly is an unrivaled opportunity for some wealthy man to perpetuate his name for all time. June 28, 1919 HORTICULTURE COS THE BOSTON ROSE SHOW. The rose show at Horticultural Hall in Boston, Saturday and Sunday, was largely attended and gave great satis- i i. i inn. One of the most interesting exhibits was that of A. J. Fish of New Bedford, who had a long table filled with many varieties of climbing roses, including Silver Moon, which excited special admiration. Mr. Fish w;;s awarded the Massachusetts Horti- cultural society's silver medal, the highest award given in the show for an exhibit of 100 vases of climbing roses in 33 varieties. Mr. Fish also took a first prize, cash, for 12 vases of climbing roses. T. C. Thurlow's Sons sent from Cherry Hill Nurseries in West New- bury nearly a hundred varieties of peonies, including some of the finest specimens of Richardson's seedlings, notably Walter Faxon and Milton Hill, beautiful shades of pink and of enor- mous size. These growers were award- ed the gold medal and five other first Jmenrei asurpeu. througho ag prizes at the exhibit of the American Peony Society in Detroit a few days ago. R. M. Saltonstall, of Chestnut Hill, a former president of the society, con- tributed some wonderful specimens of Canerbury Bells and foxglove. W. N. Craig sent from Faulkner Farm a varied assortment of herbaceous plants admirably arranged to show their per- fection of bloom. The show was staged by James Wheeler with his usual skill. The awards: Flowers — John Allen French Fund. Roses — Climbing and Pillar, twelve vases: 1st, A. J. Fish. Hybrid Tea, 24 varieties, one bloom each: 1st, John B. Wills. 12 varieties, one bloom each: 1st. John B. Wills; 2d, Hillcrest Farm. 6 blooms, any pink variety: 1st, David Tyndall. 6 blooms, any red variety: 1st, A. L. Stephen; 2d, Robert Seaver. 6 blooms, any yellow variety: 1st, David Tyndall; 2d, John B. Wills. John C. Chaffin Fund. Hybrid Per- petual Roses, 12 named varieties, one bloom each: 1st, Wm. C. Winter. 6 named varieties, one bloom each: 1st. John B. Wills; 2d, A. L. Stephen. 6 blooms, any white variety, (for ama- teurs only): 1st, A. L. Stephen; 2d, David Tyndall. 6 blooms, any pink variety (for amateurs only): 1st, A. L. Stephen; 2d, Robert Seaver. 6 blooms, any red variety (for amateurs only): 1st, A. L. Stephens; 2d, Robert Seaver. John Allen French Fund. Sweet Williams — Display, 18 vases, not less than three trusses each, and not less than six varieties: 1st, A. L. Stephen; 2d, Miss Cornelia Warren. Hardy Herbaceous Flowers — 25 vases, distinct species and varieties (commercial growers excluded): 1st, Faulkner Farm. Silver Medal — A. J. Fish, collection of Climbing Roses: T. C. Thurlow's Sons, Inc., display of Peonies. Honorable Mention — Richard M. Sal- tonstall, Foxgloves. Vote of Thanks — Wm. C. Winter, Roses; Hillcrest Farm, collection of Roses. Gratuities — Miss Cornelia Warren, collection of Roses; John B. Wills, col- lection of Roses; Faulkner Farm, Her- baceous Peonies. Fruits. Theodore Lyman Fund, No. 2. Strawberries — 6 plates of 48 berries each, distinct varieties: 1st, Hillcrest Farm. 1 plate, 48 berries, any variety arranged with its own foliage: 1st, Richard M. Saltonstall; 2d, Dr. F. S. DeLue. 1 plate Barrymore: 1st, Hill- crest Farm. 1 plate Golden Gate: 1st, W. C. Cooper. 1 plate Marshall: 1st, Richard M. Saltonstall. 1 plate, Sen- ator Dunlop: 1st, Hillcrest Farm. 1 plate, any other variety: 1st, W. C. Cooper; 2d, Louis Graton. Cherries — Any variety, 48 specimens: 1st, F. W. Dahl. Gratuities — Lotus Craton, plate of St. Martin Strawberries; Dr. F. S. DeLue. plate of Judith Strawberries. Vegetables. William J. Walker Fund. Beans— String, 50 pods: 1st, Faulkner Farm; 2d, Faulkner Farm. Beets — 12 open culture: 1st. Hillcrest Farm; 2d, Hillcrest Farm. Cabbage— 4 heads: 1st, Hillcrest Farm. Lettuce — Cabbage, 4 heads: 1st, Oliver Ames; 2d, Oliver Ames. Cos or Romaine, 4 heads: 1st, Hillcrest Farm. Peas — 1 variety, 50 pods: 1st, Oliver Ames; 2d, Hillcrest Farm. Tomatoes — 12 specimens: 1st, Oliver Ames; 2d, Oliver Ames. Gratuities — Faulkner Farm, collec- tion of Tomatoes; Oliver Ames, plate of Onions. CINCINATI. The Market. Business is on the quiet side and has been there for the past week or so. Supplies are very heavy but the de- mand does not begin to take them up. The demand from out of towTi Is not as large as it was but still is holding up fairly well under the circumstances. Roses are plentiful. The same is true of Carnations. Gladioli are in a fair supply and generally prove good property. Outdoor stock is in a heavy supply and includes Coreopsis, Corn- flower, Feverfew, Candituft and Sweet William. It is serving only to increase the oversupply in the market. Other offerings are a few Sweet Peas, Snap- dragon and Lily of the Valley. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICUL- TURISTS. What efforts are the florists making to keep up, through their local news- papers, a connection with the cam- paign advertising in the magazines? This "linking up" by individual flor- ists is of great advantage to them, and, as well, helps along the campaign. As has often been pointed out, the very wide publication in the maga- zines of our slogan, "Say it with Flowers," with hints as to daily uses of flowers, necessarily conveys our message to prospective customers in the community of every florist, and these same people are more than like- ly to connect a reproduction of the advertisement by a local florist in a local paper with the magazine adver- tising, which, undoubtedly, would re- sult to the benefit of the local florist, — in fact, many who have followed this course assure us that it does. In view of the splendid results fol- lowing the publication of the series of small advertisements published in thirty-three national magazines during January and February, and in order to keep our slogan before the public during July and August, ordinarily dull months for the florist — which real- ly need not be the case, for there are nearly as many uses for flowers in those months as in any other — our Publicity Committees have decided to run a similar series during these sum- mer months. There will be six adver- tisements in the series, and by using one of the slogan line electrotypes provided by our Promotion Bureau, a local florist can reproduce the word- ing of any or all of the advertisements without further expense, and include his own name and business address, with any other matter desired. The following subscriptions have been received and are in addition to those previously announced, annually for four years, unless otherwise stated: Elimmer'e Greenhouses, Forest Park, ID $10.00 .T V Wilcox & Sons, Council Bluffs, ilex Vlacbos, New York City 15.00 Tipton .v Huret, Little Rock, Ark. ,j vrl 10. 00 Misses CahanSss, Jackson, Miss. (j yr) 5.00 Harold J. Lewis, Plnlnfleld. Conn... 5.00 GOG HORTICULTURE June 28, 1919 Knuii Floral Co., Tampa, Fla 5.00 Indianola Florist, Columbus, 0 10.00 Through I.. J. lU-uter Peter Fisher, Kllia, Mass 25.00 Maonair The Florist, Providence, R. I. 5.00 Through Guy W. French Geo. Reinberg, Chicago, 111 25.00 Stuppy Floral Co., St. Joseph, Mo. (addl.) 100.00 Henrv M. Burt, Jackson, Midi 25.00 Geo. Harrer, Morton Grove, III 10.00 Jos. J. Brooks, Morton Grove, 111 10.00 Geo. l\ Ihi.il, r, lies IMaines, 111 5.00 Henry D. Neve, Des Plaines, 111 5.00 Fletcher C. James, Des Plaines. 111... 5.00 L. Linnemann, Des Plaines, 111 10 00 Henrv Standke, Des Plaines, 111 5.00 Grant Wlffln, Des Plaines, 111 10.00 X. F. Wojtkiewicz, Des Plaines, 111.. 10.00 Des Plaines Floral Co., Des Plaines, 111 25.00 Warren Garland, Des Plaines. Ill 50.00 Sol. Garland, Des Plaines, 111 5.00 Frank Garland, Des Plaines, 111 5.00 A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111... 25.00 James Psenick, Grosse Point, 111, (addl.) 25.00 Weiss & Meyer Co., Maywood, 111. (addl.) 25.00 Edw. II. Blameuser, Niles Centre, 111. 10.00 A. II. Budlong, Chicago, 111 100.00 Joseph Schoos, Evanston, 111 5.00 W. Stokes, Chicago, 111 12.00 John Hirn, Lake Zurick, III 10.00 Kirchoff's Conservatory, Chicago, 111. 10.00 Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, 111... 50.00 Goerger Bros., Arlington Heights, 111. 25. (X) Chas. Paulsen, Arlington Heights. 111. 10.00 Grove Floral Co., Arlington Heights, 111 20.00 Sam Pearee, Chicago, 111 25.00 Frank Beu, Chicago, 111 10.00 Z. Mojtiewicz, Niles, 111 10.00 Walter A. Amling, Mavwood, 111 10.00 W. H. Amling Estate, Maywood, III.. 10.00 Hugo Luidtke, Maywood, 111 5.00 Windier Wholesale Floral Co., St. Louis, Mo. (1 yr.) 100.00 Through M. A. Vinson Windsor Flower Shop, Windsor, Ont 10.00 Gust. H. Taepke Co., Detroit, Mich. (addl.) 50.00 T. F. Browne, Greenfield, Mich 50.00 Sidney Tinkler, Mt. Clemens, Mich... 10.00 Fred, Breitmeyer, Mt. Clemens, Mich. 25.00 $1,237.00 Previously reported 37,355.50 Total $38,592.50 John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York. BOSTON. The flower market shows a decided improvement, which means that both growers and dealers are in better spirits. Peonies from native sources have been good the past week and have sold well. Easter lilies are in demand but scarce. Only a few callas are left. White peas and what might be called peas of the wedding pink shade have been selling well. Some spirea is com- ing and looks well, but the supply is short. BOSTON HORTICULTURAL CLUB. The members of the Boston Horticul- tural Club had a field day at Farqu- har's Nurseries at West Barnstable last week. The trip was made over the road by automobile and was par- ticipated in by 22 gentlemen, including Mr. P. R. Pierson of Tarrytown. A lunch was enjoyed at Sagamore on the way to the cape. When the nurseries were reached, several hours were spent in going over the grounds, which were found to be very extensive and filled with growing plants in splendid condi- tion. Among the chief items of inter- est were the rhododendron fields, in which tens of thousands of plants were growing. These rhododendrons are given no winter protection but thrive amazingly. Many of them have been raised from seed. The azalea fields also excited much interest. The fine growth of this class of plants on the cape was remarked upon by all pres- ent. Much pleasure was found in in- specting the conifers, in which the firm of Parquhar specializes. Acres of them were seen, including fine new Chinese firs and spruces, and the Japanese taxus. Particular attention was given the extensive lily fields. It is an in- teresting fact that Lilium auratum grows better in the Parquhar nurser- ies on the Cape than in Japan itself. The fields given over to the Regal lily looked very fine. After leaving the nurseries a shore dinner was enjoyed, and the party reached Boston at a late hour in the evening. NASSAU COUNTY ROSE SHOW. At the Annual Rose Show of the Nassau County Horticultural Society there was an excellent display of flow- ers, fruit and vegetables, which re- sulted in keen competition in all the thirty classes. Seven splendidly ar- ranged tables were in competition, Robert Jones, gardener to Percy Chubb, was awarded 1st; Angus B. Mc- Gregor, gardener to J. P. Morgan, 2nd; Wm. Milstead, gardener to A. C. Bed- ford, 3rd; Thos. Henderson gardener to P. S. Smithers, 4th. The judges were Messrs. Alex Mo Kenzie, William G. Carter and Thos. J. Meech. Ernest Westlake tendered his resig- nation as Secretary, of this society. Mr. Westlake has been Secretary for over six years and during that time has proven himself a faithful work- man and member of the craft. It was with exceeding regret that his resig- nation was accepted. Our next meeting will be known as "Sweet Pea Night" and will be held on Wednesday, July 9th at 7 o'clock. Competition, 25 sprays of Sweet Peas, white, 25 pink and 25 any other color. Hakry Goodband. Corr. Sec'y PATENTS GRANTED. Copies of any one of these patents can be obtained by sending fifteen cents in stamps to Siggers & Siggers, Patent Attorneys, Box No. 9, National Union Building, Washington. D. C. and mentioning Hoktictotdbe. 1,305,367. Plow. Chas. S. Jackson, Sabinal, Texas. 1.305,434. Plant-Box. Bronson Barlow, Chicago. 111. 1,305,502. Cultivator. Henry C. Tate, Memphis, Tenn. 1,305,653. Land-Roller. Geo. E. Karl, assignor to the Dunham Co., Berea, Ohio, a Corporation of Ohio. 1,305,674. Walking-Cultivator. Gail- lard Smith, Glen Ridge, N. J., as- signor to World Harvester Corpora- tion, New York, N. Y., a Corporation of Delaware. 1,305,850. Combined Seeding and Cul- tivating Attachment for Plows. Wil- liam R. White and Arthur B. Acrea, Fleet, Alberta, Can. 1.306.152. Planting-Machine Marker. Alvaro S. Krotz, Janesville, Wis., as- signor to Janesville Machine Com- pany, Janesville, Wis., a Corporation of Wisconsin. 1.306.153. Planter Valve Mechanism. Alvaro S. Krotz, Janesville, Wis., as- signor to Janesville Machine Com- pany, Janesville, Wis., a Corporation of Wisconsin. 1,306,204. Bean Harvester. Harry C. Tolbert, Hoyt, Colo. PLANNING FOR THE FLORISTS' FIELD DAY. Elijah S. Gorney, recently elected secretary of the Forists' Association of Boston, sees visions of a wonderful time at Wardhurst. Lynnfield. July 12, when the florists of Boston are to take off their hats and coats and be boys again. The odds are easy at 2 to 1 that Henry Robinson will win the fat man's race, hands down, and "Billy" Stickel is picked as winner of the potato race if he can forget his dignity long enough to get right into the running. Peter Fisher, originator of the cele- brated Lawson pink, may be counted upon as one of the "bonnie laddies" in the sack race, and talk is, the winner of this event is to have his sack filled with potatoes grown by the loser, with Fred Palmer of Brookline, counted up- on as being the contestant to "do the filling."— Boston Traveler. OBITUARY. John Franzini. John Franzini, for about fifteen years the leading figure in the flower store of Ribram & Sons, Trenton, N. J., passed away Sunday night, June 22nd, from cancer of the stomach. He was 38 years of age and married. Recently he had been proposed as a member of the Philadelphia Florists Club but his election had not yet come up. His widow survives and the trade extends to her their deepest sympathy. June 28. 1919 IT 0 II T I f ! IT L T TJ R E 607 ARE YOU IN IT? As evidence of the influence which the "Say it with Flowers" campaign is having upon the thoughts and senti- ment of the people, have you noticed the numerous mag- azine covers with their displays of flowers? And in other lines of advertising, have you noticed that flowers are being worked into the drawings? No room is shown, where the artist desires to create an impression of correct taste, that cut flowers or plants are not depicted. iimimimiiiiimllMlMimilMlluillllllllllllt Yes, and because one success is sure to attract attention and followers, there is an attempt every once in a while to cash in on the "Say it with Flowers" popularity, and we have candy people trying to make the public "Say it with Candy," greeting card people want them to "Say it with cards" and jewelry people attempt to use it for jewelry, going so far as to copy our calendar idea for birth stones. limilllilimillilllllllllMllliilMlNilllllliliiinimi All of this attracts more attention to the advertising and centres the public attention on flowers. IMIIiniMIIIIIIMIIMIIIIIIUIIIIIMIIIHIMMMIIIMIMlinillllMIIMII' Are you doing your share in defraying the cost of this ad- vertising? You are getting a direct benefit from it. Do you think it fair to allow the full burden of cost to fall upon a few of the florists? If you have done so up to now, come across. Don't put it off any longer. We know that it is merely a case of forgetfulness in most cases, or thoughtlessness. Do Something About It 608 HORTICULTURE June 28, 1919 SUBSCRIBERS' LIST The Following is a Complete List of Subscribers to the National Publicity Campaign Fund of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists ALABAMA. Brown, Mrs. W. D., Bessemer $5.00 Goodbrad Floral Co., Mobile 5.00 Minge Floral Co., Mobile 30.00 Nielsen, Knud, Evergreen 10.00 Scott, John, Huntsville 5.00 $.-.5.00 APPROPRIATIONS. Florists' Telegraph Delivery As- sociation ,$1,500.00 ARKANSAS. Davis Floral Co., Pine Bluff... $10.00 Rve, George, Fort Smith 5.00 Tipton & Hurst, Little Rock 10.00 $1-5.00 CALIFORNIA. Armacost & Co., Walter, Los Angeles $25.00 Art Floral Co., San Francisco. 25.00 Avansino, H. A., San Francisco 10.00 Broadwav Florists, Los Angeles 20.00 Clarke Bros., Oakland 5.00 Darbee, Mrs. R. E., San Fran- cisco 50.00 Denncci, Richard, San Francisco 5.00 Dieterich, J. D., Los Angeles 10.00 Enomoto & Co., San Francisco.. 10.IX) Eppstein, Julius, San Francisco 10.00 Eld red Flower Shop, Pasadena. 10.00 Ferrari Bros., San Francisco.. 25.00 Francis Floral Co., San Fran cisco 25.00 Floral City Nursery, San Mateo 20.00 Grallert, Paul W. A., Oakland.. 10.00 Goldenson, Albert, Los Angeles 5.00 Hills, F. R., Los Angeles 10.00 Howard & Smith, Los Angeles 50.00 James, E., Oakland 25.00 Joseph. B. M, San Francisco.. 35.00 Jaeger & Son, F. C, San Fran Cisco 10.00 Kooyman. C, San Francisco.. 25.00 Lalanne, Lawrence M., San Francisco 10.00 Levin. Herman. San Francisco 10.00 Lombard!, E.. Los Angeles 5.00 Lichtenberg, F.. Los Angeles.. 25.00 Molinori, Domenico, San Fran- cisco 5.00 McDonald. Win., Oakland 10.00 Mac Rorie & McLaren, San Francisco 50.00 Olson. John. San Francisco.... 10.00 Orchid. The. Pasadena 25.00 Pelican. i. Rossi *: Co., San Fran- cis,-,. 50.00 Perrine W. G., Berkeley 1.00 Perrinc. \V. G., Berkeley. Add'l 2.50 Podesta & Baldoccni, San Fran Cisco 50.00 Platn, 11, San Francisco 25.00 Polder Bros.. Mould. ell. 10.00 Purdie & Co.. D. S.. Los Angeles 25.00 Rainford, A. M, San Diego 5.00 Dedondo Floral Co., l.os Angeles 50.00 Seulberger & Co.. J., Oakland.. 10.00 Sanborn Co., 11. M., Oakland.. 25.00 Superior Nursery Co., Los An- geles 10.00 Thorsted Floral Co., Oakland.. 10.00 Wright's Flower Shop, l.os An- geles 25.00 $863.50 CANADA Campbell Floral Co., Calgary. Alta $5.00 Connon Ltd., John, Hamilton. Ont 10.00 Dicks. Oeorge F., London. Ont.. 10.00 Dillemutb. II. G., Toronto 25.00 Dominion Floral Co., Montreal 10 00 Dunlop, J. II.. Toronto 50.00 Gammage ..V- Sons. J.. London. Out 25.00 King. A. R.. Winnipeg, Manitoba 10.00 Pederson, Ltd., K, St. John, N. B 15.00 Roserv, The. Winnipeg. Mao... 10.00 West Floral Co., London 25.00 Windsor Flower Shop. Windsor. out 10.00 .$205.. 00 COLORADO. Alpha Floral Co., Denver ". . 10.00 Belcher, H. D., Denver 5.00 Benson. C. A. Denver 10.00 Benson, N. A.. Denver 25.00 Black, W. D.. Denver 5.00 Boldt, Ben, Denver 10.00 Bol.lt Lundv. Denver 10.00 Boyle & Darnaud, San Diego 5.00 Brenkert. Geo. Denver 5.00 Clausen, Herbert A., Denver 10.00 Cooper. George. ,T.. Denver 10.00 Denver Wholesale Florists Co., Denver 25.00 EJlitch Gardens Co.. Denver 25.00 Espelin-Warren Floral Co Fort Collins 10.00 Fleischaur, G.. Pueblo 10.00 Glauber. Emil. Denver 5.00 Graul Bros., Wheat Ridge 5.00 Grimes' Son, D. S.. Denver 6.00 Hall, Fred, Denver 10.00 Johnson, B. C, Sterling 10.00 Kiutzele. L. A.. Denver 5.00 Knudsen. S., Boulder 10.00 Legenfelder, C, Denver 10.00 Maler, C. F„ Denver 10.00 Ma tiff Floral Co., Denver 10.00 Morgan Floral Co., Fort Morgan 10.00 New York Floral Store, Denver 10.00 Park Floral Co.. Denver 50.00 Pikes Peak Floral Co., Colorado Springs 60.00 Bobbins & Son, Loveland 5.00 Schumann, Fred C, Wheat Ridge 5 00 Soeth. Wm.. Denver 10.00 Trimmer & Son, T H.. Denver 5 00 Valley Floral Co., La Junta 5.00 $116.00 CONNECTICUT. Andrew Bros.. Bristol $10.00 Ahlgulst, John L. riainville. . . 5.00 Baker. J. Fred, Moosup 2.00 Braun. Jos. .1.. Stafford Springs 5.00 Brodrib. J. Albert. Hartford.. 25.00 Champion & Co.. John N"., New Haven 30.00 Coombs The Florist. Hartford.. 125.00 Curtiss, C. F. Plantville 5.00 Dawson. Wm. A.. Willimantic. 10.00 Drake, Eugene s. Hartford 10.00 Foehrenbash. Frank E., Bridge- port 5.00 Geduldig Greenhouses, Norwich 10.00 Haligren Bros., Wilson 5.110 Hawkins. Root, II.. Bridgeport 20.00 Haworth s Greenhouses, Farm- lngton 5.00 Ilciihal. G, F., Bridgeport 10.00 Horan & Son. Jas.. Bridgeport 25.00 Hubbard. Paul M , Bristol 15.00 Kolb. Fred C„ Bridgeport 5.00 M. ■Clonic. Geo. G., Hartford 15.00 Marohant & Sons. Robt., Hart ford 5.00 Moore Co.. S. II.. New Haven.. 25.00 Monro. ChaS., New Haven- 111.00 Neubrnnd. H. C. Mid,llct..wn . . 5.00 Park Gardens. Bridgeport 25.00 Pehl. Edmund. Hartford 7.50 Peterson, Carl, nartford 5.00 Pierson. A. N., Inc., Cromwell.. 500.00 I'll. mini. George, Bridgeport.... 10.00 I'flomm, ('has. W . Bridgeport. 10.00 Pinchbeck, W. Ridgetield 10.00 Reek, Julius, Bridgeport 5.00 Reck. John & Son, Bridgeport 25.00 Rowden & Mitchell, Wallingford 5.00 Ryan, Geo. T., Waterbury 10.00 Spear & McManus, Hartford 50.00 Strom, A. C, New Britain 10.00 Taylor, E. J., Greens Farms 10.00 Terry, W. B., Bristol 5.00 Thomson Co., W. W., West Hartford 15.00 Volz Floral Co., New Britain.. 10.00 Welch The Florist, Hartford.. 50.00 Wilson, Meyer, New Haven 5.00 $1,164.50 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Blackistone. Z. D., Washington $25.00 Ernest. William H., Washington 5.00 Gude Bros. Co., Washington.. 200.00 Jenkins & Sons, C. L., Ana- costa 25.00 Rodman, E. P., Washington 25.00 $280.00 DELAWARE. Von Reider, J. J., Dover $5.00 FLORIDA. Foster & Foster, Inc., West Palm Beach $5.00 Gibson, Wm. R., Jacksonville.. 5.00 Mills The Florist. Inc., Jack- sonville 10.00 Ohmer, O. J., West Palm Beach 5.00 Pennock Plantation, The, Jupi- ter 5.00 $30.00 GEORGIA. Brunswick Floral Co., Bruns- wick $5.00 Dahl Co., C. A., Atlanta 10.00 Idle Hour Greenhouses, Macon 16.00 Lawrence, W. C, Atlanta . 10.00 Oelschig & Sons, A. C, Sa- vannah 10.00 vannah 10.00 Stubs Nursery Co.. Augusta 10.00 Wachendorff Bros.. Atlanta 10.00 Wildwood Greenhouses, Colum- bus 5.00 Wolf, John, Savannah 10.00 $85.00 IDAHO. Donart. Ad., Conr d'Alene $5.00 Scott Bros., Moscow 5.00 $10.00 ILLINOIS. Adams. W. w .. Chicago $10.00 Amling. E. C. Co.. Chicago 100.00 Amlitig. Ernest ('.. May wood... 25.00 Amling. Walter A.. Maywood.. 10.00 Amling, W. II.. Estate, Maywood 10.00 American Bulh Co.. Chicago 50.00 Ammann. J. F.. Edwardsville. . 200.00 Baer. Henry. Peoria 15.00 Balir. Fritz. Highland Park 10.00 Bassett & Washburn. Chicago.. 100.00 Ball. Oeorge J.. Glen Ellyn 10.00 Bauski, Herman 25.00 Ben. Frank. Chicago 10.00 Bezdek. V., Cross Point 10.00 Blameuser, Edw.. Niles Center.. 2.00 Blameuser, Edw. C. Niles Center 10.00 Bohlander, R. E., Melrose Park. 10.00 June 28. 1919 HORTICULTURE 609 HoIlllulu.il Florist, Chicago 1UU.U0 Bond, Charles. Naperviiie au.oo Budloug, A. 11., Chicago loo.tHi Budlong, .1. A. Cliicago 60.00 Britz The Telephone Florist, Danville 10.00 Brookes, Jos., Morton Grove.... 10.1KI Browu, A. E., Springfield 25.00 Uurhop, Waiter, Maywood lu.uo Huettuer, Emil. l'ark Kldgc 60.00 Cade. H. \V., Cairo 1O.00 Chicago Flower Growers Ass'n, Chicago 50.00 Chicago Feed >v Fertilizer Co., Chicago 28.00 Chicago Florists' Club, Chicago 500.00 Chicago Carnation Cu., Chicago 100.00 ciody, Edward, Chicago 25.00 Cole Bros., Peoria 25.00 Dahm, Nick, Morton Grove 10.U0 Datum Bros., Chicago 25.00 lies I'laines Floral Co., Des Plalnes 25.00 Doassard, Miss L., B. St. Louis io.no Urury. H. F., Galesburg 6.00 Drury, 11. F„ Galesburg, add'l.. 10.00 I M, iii , ■ 1 1 1 ; t li. W. F., Benseuville. . 20.00 Ettchel, Arthur, Chicago 10.00 Blcbel, A. T., Chicago 6.00 101 Paso Carnation Co.. El Paso 10.00 Erne ,& Co.. Chicago 26.00 Fisher Bros., Evauston 25.00 Fisher, A., Chicago 25.00 Frank Bros., Beardstown 2.50 Fulirman, John, Chicago 25.00 Gentemanu Bros., Quincy 10.00 Garland, Frank, Des Plaines.... 5.00 Garland, Sol., Ues Plaines 5.00 Garland, Warren, Des Plaines.. 50.00 Qoerger Bros., Arlington Heights 25.00 Gould Co., Onargp 10.00 Qrossart, Gust. W., Belleville... 1U.00 Grotl' & Dresel, Chicago 10.00 Grove Floral Co., Arlington Heights 20.00 (irossberg. Tyler & Finnerman Co., Chicago 10.00 Qullett & Sons, Lincoln 50.00 Hall, Albert, Chicago 10.00 Hardies, Robt. Melrose Park... 5.00 Harner, Geo., Morton Grove 10.00 Hamilton, O. M., Kewanee 15.00 Hawkes, D. F., Wheaton 10.00 Heinbreicker & Cole, Springfield 2U.00 Henderson, A. & Co., Chicago.. 25.00 Henderson, A. &• Co., Chicago, additional 25.00 Hllmers. Henry, Chicago 10.00 Hirn, John, Lake Zurick 10.00 Hauserinau & Heitman, Melrose Park 1000 Hening, Wm. F., Blue Island.. 10.00 Hoefle, Geo., Des Plaines 5.00 Jacobs. George W., Canton 10.00 Jackson Flower Shop, Chicago.. 10.U0 James, Fletcher, Des Plaines... 5.00 Johusou, J. L.. De Kalb 5.00 Johann & Son, H., Colllnsvllle.. 10.00 Katzwlnkel, B., Mendota 5.00 Klrchboff's Conservatory, Chi- cago 10.00 Kirscht Bros., Morton Groves.. 10.00 Klitumer's Greenhouses, Forest Park 1000 Kvle & Foerster, Chicago 50.00 Kruchten Co., John, Chicago 25.00 La Grotto, W. J., Chicago 25.00 Lange A. Florist, Chicago 100.00 Llnnemau, Louis, Des Plaines.. 10.00 Loveridge. Peoria 25.00 Luedke, Henry F.. Chicago 15.00 Luedtke, Hugo, Maywood 2.00 Luedtke, Hugo. Maywood. add'l 5.00 Lombard Floral Co.. Lombard.. 30.00 Lyon & Anderson, Belvedere.... 5.00 McKellar, Chas. W.. Chicago 20.00 Madsen, Geo., Alton 10.00 Malchon, Adolph. Chicago 12.00 Montrose Floral Co., Chicago.. 10.00 Neve, Henrv B., Des Plaines 5.00 Oechslin, Frank. Chicago 100.0., Marshalltown 100.00 Kramer & Son, I. N., Cedar Kapids 15.00 Lalnson, F. L.. Council Bluffs.. 15.00 I.apes, John E., Cedar Rapids.. 10.00 Moore, David, Perry 5.00 New, Hiram J., Manchester 5.00 Newport, D. G., Cedar Rapids . . 5.00 Nlemoth. Theo., Estherville 1.00 Nordwall Florist, Fort Dodge.. 5.00 North Floral Co., Fort Dodge. . 5.00 Prince's Flower Shop, Iowa Citv 5.00 Ricbey Floral Co., Albia 5.00 Stevens, O. B., Shenandoah 5.00 Van Meter, C. L., Monticello 5.00 Wilcox & Sons, Council Bluffs.. 200.00 Wilson Floral Co., J. S., Des Moines 50.00 $546.00 KANSAS. Arkansas Citv Floral Co., Ar- kansas City $5.00 Atchison Seed & Flower Store Co., Atchison 5.00 Bunch, Lloyd C, Fredonia 5.00 Dugan, N„ Wlnfleld 5.00 Fields, L. C, Kansas City 12.50 Fisher, Herman R., Marysvllle 5.00 Hubbard, C. E., Topeka 5.00 Humfeld, Alfred C, Clay Center 10.00 Lord's Flower Room. Topeka.. 5.00 Margrave, Susan Hiawatha 3.00 Miller Bros., Abilene 3.00 Mueller. Chas. P., Wichita 50.00 Schmod's Greenhouse, Wlnfleld.. 5.00 Smiths Flower Shop, Hutchinson 10.00 Steiuhauser Florist, Pittsburgh 10.00 $138.50 KENTUCKY. Baumer, Aug. R., Louisville $25.00 Fuchs, Henry, Louisville 5.00 Hiltz, Adam, Louisville 5.00 Honaker, D. B., Lexington 25.00 Keller Co., John A., Lexington.. 15.00 Keller, Florist, Lexington 10.00 Kentucky Society of Florists, Louisville ■ 50.00 Kirch, Louis, Louisville 5.00 Klelnstarink, H., Louisville 25.00 Marret & Miller, Louisville 10.00 Metcalf, T. S., Hopkinsville. . . . 2.00 Metcalfe, Jr., Thos. L., Madi- sonvllle ■ 5.00 Micbler Bros. Co., Lexington.. 5.00 Miller, Emelia C, Louisville 1.2a Morgan Floral Co., Henderson.. 10.00 Pfelffer, W. & L., Ft. Thomas 5.00 Popp, Philip T. Covington 5.00 Relmers, Mrs. M. D., Louisville 20.00 Reimers & Co., E. G., Louisville 10.00 Schmaus Bros, Paducab 10.00 Schuman. J. Win., Newport 10.00 Schumann, Wm. Newport 5.00 Schumann & Wablelss. Newport 5.00 Schulz Co., Inc., Jacob, Louis- ville 25.00 Thompson & Co., C. B., Louis- ville 25.00 Walker Co., F., Louisville 10.00 Wlltber, Emll, Louisville 2.00 Zoeller, Leo, Louisville 1-25 $331.50 LOl'I9IANA Abele Bros., New Orleans $5-£9 Avenue Floral Co., New Orleans 5.00 Begbie. Jas. W„ Shreveport 10.00 El, rle. Charles, New Orleans 10.00 610 HORTICULTURE June 28, 1919 Otis, ('. IJ., Lake Charles 5.00 Scheinuk, Sam, Baton Rouge.. 10.00 Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans.. 20.00 $70.00 MAINE. Clark, M. A., Ellsworth $5.00 Hutchinson I.. A., Caribou 5.00 Mitchell & Co., Watervllle 10.00 Olrn, Paul iM., Until 25.00 Stalford, J. 11., Bar Harbor 10.00 Strout's Biddeford 15-00 Btrout, Chas. S., Biddeford 15.00 Talbot, I'll. 11., Portland 10.00 $95.00 MARYLAND. Benedict, Geo. II.. Salisbury — 5.00 Bester, Henry & Son, Hagers- town : J0.00 Christie, Win., Baltimore lo.oo Cook, John, Baltimore 16.00 Elkas, Henry, Baltimore 5.00 Feast & Son, Sam'l, Baltimore 50.00 Fiedler, Albert G., Haltiiuore 10.00 Orahl, H., Halethrop 2.00 Grabain, Robert L., Baltimore 40.00 Hamilton, .lames, Mt. Washing- ton 50-°0 Ilannigan, M. J.. Sudbrook Park 5.00 Harmon, John B.. Catonsville. . o.OO Herman & Son, C. Frederick.. 2.50 Johnston, Wrn. J., Baltimore... 25.00 Kennedy, Wm. J., Pikesville 5.00 King, Jesse P., Mt. Airy 10.00 Kress, Edw., Ualtimore 5.00 Lehr, Wm. G. Brooklyn 10.00 London Nurseries. Ualtimore.. 10.00 Moss, Inc. Isaac II.. Govans... 50.00 Newton, Eugene, Leland, Balti- more 10.00 Siegwart, Cbas., Baltil c 5.00 Stevenson Bros., Towson 10.00 Van Reuth. Jr., Ed., Hamilton.. 1.00 Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., K., While Marsh 50-0" $401.50 MASSACHUSETTS Aitken, Mark, Springfield *50-°0 Arnold, George B., Woburn 50.00 Bean, Cbas., Springfield 2.00 Becker, Fred C, Cambridge 25.00 Belmont Flower Shop, Brockton 25.00 Boston Cut Flower Exchange. . 25.00 Brague & Sons, Hinsdale 10.00 Brackett, Karl S., Haverhill 10.00 Bridgham, R. C, Newtonville. . 10.00 Butler & Williams, Northampton 25.00 Butterworth, J. T., Framingham 10.00 Campbell. W. C, Lawrence 10.00 Casey Florist Co., Melrose 10.00 Chrlstensen, Andrew, Stoneham 5.00 Comley, Henry R., Boston 20.00 Coplan, II. S., Boston 10.00 Coplan, A., Boston 5.00 Cotton, The Florist, Newton 5.00 Craig, Wm. N. Brookline 10.00 Cummings, Everett E., Woburn 5.00 Davenport, Watertown 20.00 Drake & Co., T. I., Plttsfleld.... 5.00 Drake & Co., T. I. Pittsfield. Add'l 5.00 Dolanskv, Frank. J., Lynn 25.00 Edgar Co., W. W., Waverly.... 25.00 Edgar, J. Frank, Waverly 25.00 Fine, Max, Boston 5.00 Fisher, Peter, Ellis 25.00 Florists' Supply Co., N. E. Boston 25.00 Flower Shop, The, Plttsfleld... 20.00 Flower Growers' Outlet, Boston 5.00 Fottler. Fiske & Rawson Co.. Boston 25.00 Frltz-Taber Mfg. Co., New Bed- ford 5.00 Gallivan Bros., Holyoke 10.00 Galvln, Thos. F„ Boston 50.00 Gardeners' & Florists' Club of Boston 50 00 Goddard. Saml. J., Framingham 25.00 Hannon & Son, Wm., Dorchester 10.00 Hastings, W. A.. Boston 5.00 Hews, A. n., Cambridge 50.00 Howard. Frank, Cambridge 5.00 Howard, W. D., Milford 5.00 Jnhn. P. & W. O., East Bridge- water 10.00 Johnson. C. B„ Woburn 10.00 Kanlbach, Miss E. F.. Haverhill 10.00 Kennedy. James L„ Lowell 10.00 Kimball. Richard S., Waban 4.00 Lange, H. F. A. Est., Worcester 50.00 SUBSCRIBERS' LIST Lerner, Nathan, Boaton 5.00 Liebman, M., Boston 10.00 McAlplne, Wm. A., Boston 25.00 Manter, J. s., Boston 1-00 Milford, W. H., Milford 5.00 Montgomery Co., Inc., Hadley 50.00 Morse & Beals, Lowell 10.00 Nelson, John A., Framingham.. 10.00 Nicholson, W. K., Framingham 50.00 O'Brien, John J., Boston 10.00 O'Keefe, P. 1'., Boston I Palmer, Inc., F. 10.. Boston 25.00 Patten, M. A. Tewksbury 25.00 Peirce Bros., Waltham 50.00 Pembroke, Aubrey A., Beverly.. 10.00 Pembroke, Aubrey A., Beverly, Add'l 15.00 I'cnn, Henry. Boston 100.00 Peterson, R. P., Framingham... 5.00 Quint, Harry, Boston 25.00 Randall's Flower Shop, Wolves ter CO.Oo Richards, E. S. Greenfield 10.00 Rice, Charles II Lexington.... 10.00 Robinson, S., Boston 25.00 Robbins Bros.. Cambridge 10.00 Rogers, Abraham B., Alliston.. 5.00 Rogean, Ed. H., Boston I.iki Roland, Thomas, Nahant 100.00 Ryan, Harold A., Inc., Cam bridge 5.00 Sawyer, Frank P., Clinton 5.00 Silvreman, N. M.. Boston 10.00 Sim, William, Cliftondale 25,00 Snyder, Co., B. A., Boston 50.00 Swan & Berndtson, Lawrence.. loon Tracey, B. Hammond, Wenham 25.00 Voorneveld, Wm., Nantucket.... J.OO Wagland, A., Lawrence 10.00 Walsh & Sons, .Maiden 10.00 Walsh, Alfred, Uoston 2.00 Warburton & Sons, C, Fall River 25.00 Welch, Patrick. Boston 100.00 Whittemore, Harvey S., Wal- tham 3.00 Yaffe Bros., Haverhill 25.00 $2,249.00 MICHIGAN. Alpha Floral Co., Lansing $25.00 Art Floral Co., Detroit 25.00 Bemb Floral Co., Detroit HO.(X) Bissinger, J. A. Lansing 25.00 Uoehringer Bros., Bay City.... 25.00 Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit 600.00 Brown, W. B., Detroit 25.00 Burt, Henry M., Jackson 25.00 Central Floral Co., Detroit 30.00 Century Cut Flower Co.. Detroit 30.00 Coggan, S. W., Battle Creek 10.00 Conklin, Geo. M., Allegan 5.00 Cross, Eli, Grand Rapids 15.00 Davis, Geo. W., Detroit 10.00 Davis & Kishler, Ypsilanti n.OO Detroit Greenhouses, Redford... 5.00 Ehelink, Henry, Holland 2.00 Eskil, O. F„ Iron Mountain 10.00 Evans, A. H., Detroit 25.00 Fetters, E. A., Detroit 100.00 Frueh & Sons, ('has., Saginaw.. 25.00 (lipner, John. N'iles 5.00 (irohman The Florist. Saginaw 30.00 Ilartnett Flower Shop, Grand Rapids 10.00 Hilliker, Albert, Detroit 10.00 Holznagle, Frank, Detroit 50.00 Hughes, Albert P.. Hillsdale 5.00 Indian Village Greenhouses, De- troit 25.00 Klang, John II., Detroit 25.00 Enoch, Mrs. Gus. Detroit 10.00 Mais... Lewis, Detroit 10.00 Michigan Cut Flower Co., De- troit 100.00 Miesel Bros. Detroit 5.00 Niemiec, B. I... Detroit 10.00 Owasso Floral Co., Owasso 25.00 Paterson, Murray G., Detroit.. 25.00 Plumb, Chas. II., Detroit 50.00 Pult, C. J., Detroit 5.00 Roetke Floral Co., Win., Sagi- naw 25.00 Saginaw Bay City Floral Socie- ty. Bay C1tv...' 25.00 Scribner Floral Co., Detroit 10.00 Smith, Rvrnn L., Ionia 5,00 Smith, Elmer D., Adrian 25.00 Smith, Henry. Grand Rapids 25.00 Smokiewitz, Edward, Ham- tramck 5.00 Stahelin, A. J.. Redford 50 m Stoll. V, A. Hillsdale- 10.00 Streit. Joseph, Detroit 25.00 Sullivan,.!. I'., Detroit 100.00 Taepke .V Co., (Just 11. 1 o troit 25.00 Tauch, 0. R. Marquette 2.50 I lleubruch, Maths., Porl Huron 5.00 Van Bochove & Bro., G., Kalfi mazoo 25.00 Vogt, D., Coldwater 10.00 \ ogt, John w . Sturgis 10.00 Watson Floral Co., Detroit 5.00 Weber, W. E. I'., Sault Sle .Marie 2.50 Winans, Frank, Petoskej 5.00 $2,002.00 \l|\ NESOTA Ainundsoii, Onar E., Minneap- olis $25.00 Cargill. S, S.. Minneapolis 10.00 Comandros, T. r... St. Paul 20.00 Dean, Andrews J., Gladstone... 10.00 Huliitli Floral Co., liuluth 20.00 Eckhardt, 0. R . St. Paul 10.00 Hall, Thos. 11.. Minneapolis 10.00 Hess, J. I'., Minneapolis 5.00 Holm & Olson, St. Paul 50.00 Kinsman, Inc., A. N. Austin... 10.00 Lake shore 1 . reenhouses, Albert Lea 5.00 Latham, R. A., Minneapolis 15.00 Lindskoog, Carl L, Minneapolis 10.00 Linde. C. II.. Minneapolis 5.00 Ludlow Greenhouses, Worthing ton 10.00 Lyiios, Thos. S., Minneapolis.... 5.00 Martens. John. Minneapolis.. 5.00 Merriam Park Floral Co.. St. Paul 15.00 Minneapolis Floral Co.. Min- neapolis 10. IK) Neilson, Nell, Mankato 5.00 Pier. Walter, Minneapolis 5.00 Purogel, Henry J., St. Paul 5.00 Queen City Greenhouses, Roch- ester 10.00 Reck, Julius, Minneapolis 10.00 Rice Bros., Minneapolis 50.00 Rosacker. Hans. Minneapolis... 25.00 Slebrecht Floral Co., Winona.. 20.00 Sten, John E., Red Wing 5.00 Stern. Robt. IV. Minneapolis 5.00 Swansons Inc., Minneapolis 15.00 Will Bros. Co., Minneapolis 100.00 Windmiller Co., Mankato 5.00 $515.«0 MISSISSIPPI. Cabaniss, Misses, Jackson $5.00 $5.00 MISSOURI. Aue, Henry F. W., St. Louis $5.00 Austin, Joseph, Kansas City.... 2.50 Barbe. A. F., Kansas City 25.00 Barnes. W. J„ Kansas city 30.00 Uerstermann Floral Co., St. Louis 25.00 Beutzen, A. J., St Louis 25.00 Blossom Shop. St. Louis 5.00 Berning. Hv. G.. St. Louis 100.00 Bever. Chas. st Louis 20.00 P.oerm. J. W., St. Louis 10.00 Bourdet. Jules L., St. Louis 50.00 Browne, Theo.. St. Louis 5.00 Bruenlg, Mrs. [da, St. Louis 25.00 Carr. Thos. C. St. Louis 25.00 Cerny, A. S. Kirkwood 25.00 Denker. Edwin, St. Charles 5.00 Dienier. Mrs T. L.. St. Louis... 5.00 Edwards, W. J. Kirkwood 10.00 I'ngelmann 1 Ireenhoiises. M:irv ville '. . 5.00 Fillmore. F. J., St. Louis 5.00 Fromhold's Flower Shop. Kan- sas City 15.00 Crimm & Gorlv. St. Louis 100.00 Haefell Floral Co.. St. Joseph.. 1.1.00 Hartmnnn. Aug.. Kirkwood.... 5.00 Mauser. Jos., Webster Groves.. 10,00 Hepting. Jacob, Kansas Citv... 25.00 Held. John. St. Louis 5.00 Humfeld, Ed. A.. Gansas City.. 10.00 Ilnmfeld-Orear Floral Co.. Kansas Citv 25 00 Humniert. Aug.. St Louis 25.00 Isherwood, 1: I. Chillicothe. . . 10.00 Kruse. W. 11.. St. Louis 15.00 Kooning Floral Co.. St. Louis.. 2500 Kusik & Co., H., Kansas Citv.. 10.00 Luther. August. Kansas City.. 15.0" MoGrail. J. R.. Kansas Citv 1OO0 Main. Chas A.. Maplewood.. .. 5.00 Marshall Floral Co., Marshall.. 100 June 28, 1919 HO KTICULTU RE 611 Meiuhardl, I'. II., St. 1-ouis.... 20.oo .Mi.hr, Adolph [>., Kansas c'lly.. 10.UU HuUanph] Florists, St, Louis.. 20.00 Murray, Miss Jeanie B., Kansas City O.oo Uurray, Samuel, Kansas City., 100.00 Murray, Samuel, Kansas city, addl 100.00 Newell, An Inn-, Kansas CltJ 25.00 Ostertag Bros., St. Louis o.oo Park Floral Co., St. Joseph.... 15.00 Peterson Floral Co., Kansas CltJ 10.00 Pleper i loral Co., St. Louis. . . . 5.00 I'll, her, W. J., Kirkwood 50.00 Kim I. I lower I " , W. I... Kansas City 200.00 Rosery, The, St. Louis 5.00 K..H.-. W. A., Klrkwood 50.00 Ryan, Phil., Brookfleld LOO Sander, i , St. Louis 10.00 Sebraj & Sons, Win., St. Louis. 25.00 Singer, Albert, St. Louis 20.00 SonimerUeld Floral Co., Sprlng- ii.i.1 lo.oii State Fair Floral Co., Sedalia. . 5 00 St, Loula Seed Co., St. Louis.. 25.00 St. Louis Wholesale Cut Flower Co., si. Louis 100.00 Stertzing, \v. W, St. Louis 5.00 stu|. p> Floral i .... St. Joseph.. 200.110 Stuppj Floral Co., St. Johepb, add'l 100.00 Stevens, John, Kansas City — 25.00 sunny Slope s i Form, Inde pendence 5.00 Thomas, Charles E., Kansas City 5.00 Tin. st. u. \i., De Soto 10.00 Weber, Fred C, St. Louis 50.00 Weber, Fred 11.. St. Louis 25.00 Wild Bros. Nursery Co., Sar- coxle 5.00 Win. Hit I'Iu wits. SI. Louis 20.00 Windier Wholesale Floral Co., si Louis loooo Winkler, it. .hi., Wellston 10.00 Whltek, .1 ph, St. Louis 25.00 Wright, W. J„ St. Louis 0.00 $1,S7."..00 MONTANA. Brackney, K. ll., Three Forks.. 5.00 Butte Floral Co., Butte 20.00 Columbia Floral Co., Butte 15.00 Electric City Conservatory, Great Falls O.oo Electric City Conservatory, Great Falls, add'l 5.00 Feiili-n Jr., John Great Falls... 0.00 Felden Jr., John, Great Falls, adil'l 5.0O Gregory, M. 1:., Miles City 3.00 Gregory, Miles City 1.00 Hanson Floral Co., Kutte 5.00 Kianz. < 'has. M , Croat Falls... 10.00 Langohr. M., Bozeman 10.00 Miles City Greenhouses, Miles City ...' 1.00 it. & K. Flower Store, .Missoula. 5.00 State Nursery Seed Co., Helena 20.00 Oilman, W. F., Glendive l.ou $120.00 NEBRASKA. Bath. John II., Omaha $10.00 Davidson Floral Co., Holdrege. O.oo Dole Floral Co., Beatrice 30.00 Donaghue, Jr., A., Omaha 20.00 BHcbe Floral Co., Lincoln 2.1.00 Kuslow Floral Co., Lincoln 10.00 Frey & Frey, Lincoln 70. 00 Prey, B. B., Lincoln 100.00 Green, C. 11., Tremont 1000 llargaduro. C. C., Florence 10.00 I less & Swo inula, Omaha 200.00 1 1 1- 1 1 1 > . ■ 1 1 . Albert, Omaha 10.00 Williams. Edw., Grand Is 10.00 S--.2ll.tll i •NEW HAMPSHIRE. Buxton, Ceo. C, Nashua $10.00 Gill, Thomas, Berlin loon Graham, W. II., Manchester 3.00 liannafortl, k R, Portsmouth. 2.00 McLeod, Donald, Concord 10.00 s:'.-,.iio NEW JERSEY. Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison $100.00 Asmus, E. R., Closer 50.00 Atkins, C. II., Inc., Rutherford. 10.00 SUBSCRIBERS' LIST Bates, .lames J., Oaktield 3.00 Kallmann, Henry W., lli.ln.k.'li . lo.lKl Berke, ueo 11., Atlantic city.. 10.00 Bobblnk »v Atkins, Rutherford. 200.00 Clark, Frank J., Trenton 20.00 Coddlngton, L. B., Murray 11111 50.00 Connolly .v Plunkett, Newark.. 0.00 Edwards Floral Co., Atlantic CltJ 00.00 Esler, J. G„ Saddle River 20.00 Essex County Florists' Club [rvlngton 00.00 Flesser, J, ll., No. Bergen 25.00 Frenking, K. II., Trenton 10.00 Freytag, 1: G., Montclair 0.00 Grulicb & Sons. J., Hoboken.. 5.00 Herrick, Alon/.o 1)., Haeketts- town 10.00 Sltchings ,v Co., Elizabeth lOo.txi Hornecker, Henry, Fast Orange 25.00 Jacobi, Edw., [rvlngton 10.00 Lange, John, Englewood 5.00 .Mad sen & Christensen, Wood Ridge 10.00 Mamla. Joseph, West Orange.. 100.00 Massniann. F. W., Montclair... 15.00 Mitchell, John R., Madison 5.00 M..11 an. Frank J., Freehold 5.00 Orr. R. J., Vineland 5.00 I'aseler, Mrs. B. W.. Hoboken.. 1.00 Paseler, Mrs. B. W., Hoboken. add'l 2.00 Rlbsam, Martin C., Trenton 25.00 Koehrs Co., Julius, Rutherford 100.00 Kuniinler, W., Rutherford 5.00 Sceerv. Edw., Paterson 50.00 Schmidt, Henry, No. Bergen... 10.00 Schoelzel, Herman, New Durham 25.00 Simpson, Robert, Clifton 50.00 Smith & Sons, Ceo., East Orange 10.00 Stein Bros., Warren Foint 10.00 Stokes. A. T„ Moorestown 10.00 Taylor, Arthur, Boonton 10.00 Thomas, Walter R., Atlantic City 5.00 Totty, ('has, II., Madison 200.00 Trieker. William, Arlington 10.00 Van Ki|ier. Selah, Fast Paterson 10.00 Warner. U. ('., Sewell 5.00 $1,516.00 NEW YOKE. Abrains, Chas., Brooklyn $15.00 Abrams, J. B., Blue Point 25.00 Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Albany 10.00 Albany Florists' Club, Albany. 25.00 Anderson, S. A., Buffalo 100.00 Arkay Florist, Albany 10.00 Baker & Son, C. P., Dtica 25.00 Baldwin & Co., Mamaroneek.. 25.00 Bard, R, II. C, Syracuse 5.00 Barrett, James in. lists' Exchange, .New tm-k.. ou.oo Franks, Heriuan, .New l'ork.... 2.».uo i Hi, hi. it., Rochester o.oo Fuld, .Maurice, New \ ork 10.00 Greyer, Wm. ll, iiuii'alo lo.oo Urupo, John W. ii., Schenec lady 0.00 Guenther, c. T., Hamburg 20.00 Gloeckner, Wm. C, Albany.... 25.00 Hammond, Benjamin, Beacon.. 50.00 Uenshaw Floral Co., New York 50.00 lleniieh, Mrs. L., Buffalo 5.U0 Hoffman, I'eter, Buffalo 10.00 Hanson, Sam, Troy 0.00 Mart, George B., Rochester 25.00 I linker, Bruno, White Plains.. O.oo Henkes Bros., Watervllet lo.oo Irwin, Roman J., New York.. 20.00 Irwin, Roman J., New York, add'l 50.00 Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark 100.00 Jahn, Hugo H., Brooklyn 10.00 Joyce, John, Congers 0.00 Jurgens, Geo. J., Northport 5.00 Kalin, Sigmund, Bulls Head. S. 1 10.00 Easting Co., Wm. F., Buffalo.. 100.00 Keller iv- Sons, J. B., Rochester 25.00 Keller, Geo. J., Rochester 5.00 K.-ssler, William, New York... 15.00 Kessler. Philip I.\, New York.. 100.00 Elausner, J. P., New York 5.00 Klein, Leo, New York 10.00 Keller, Francis, Astoria, L. I.. 5.00 Kretehmar Bros., W. Nyack.. 2.00 Kurthe & Burke, Albany 10.00 Koehne, Robert, New York 10.00 Euebler. W. H., Brooklyn 15.00 Kervun & Co., New Y'ork 20.00 Lawrence, Juo., Ogdensburg. . . 10.00 Lee, Charles, Barnard 5.00 Lewis Flower Shop, Lockport. . 5.00 Levy, Joseph J., New York 10.00 Lion & Co., New Y'ork 50.00 Lisburg. George, E. Hampton.. 3.00 Lord & Burnbam Co., New Y'ork 200.00 McCord Co., Wm. F., Tarrytown 25.00 Mathews, W. W., Great Neck. . 5.00 Meinlnger, A. J., Gloversville. . 1.00 Menand, Louis, Albany 5.00 Menand, II. Louis, Troy 5.00 Metcalf, Christian, Brooklyn... 5.00 Meyer, Corp. of Chas. F., New- York 25.00 Miesem, John, Elmhurst 5.00 Miller, A. L., Jamaica 100 00 Mulbolland, Mathew B.. Troy.. 5.00 Mutch, H. C, Troy 5.00 N. Y. Cut Flower Co., New Y'ork N. Y. Cut Flower Co., New York 250.00 Nause, William, Staten Island. 20.00 Neubeck, L. H., Buffalo 5.00 Newlands, Miss Grace, Buffalo. 10.00 Palmer & Son, W. J., Buffalo.. 200 00 Papedem & Co., J. G., New York 5.00 Pierce & Gray, Utiea 5.00 Pierson, F. R., Tarrytown 250.00 Phillips, .1. v., Brooklyn 50.00 Popp, P. W., Mamaroneek 10 00 Pye, Robt., Chester, Nyack 10.00 Powell, Frank A., Irondoquolt. . 5.00 Quinlan Co., P. R., Syracuse... 10.00 Ralph Greenhouses, John. Sara- toga Springs 5.00 Reenie. Miss L. G., Malone 5.00 Reed & Keller, New Y'ork 50.00 Releherts, A. J., Buffalo 20.00 Reimel's Sons, John. Woodhaven 25.00 Riedel & Meyer, New York 50.00 Rodman & Sons. Brooklyn 10.00 Rosery Flower Shop. AJhanv.. 25 00 Roskelly, Ralph J.. Ithaca 5.00 Russell. Geo. L., Albany 5.00 Ryder. W. II. & J. C„ Wantagh 5.00 Rtissin & Handing, New York.. 25.00 Salter Bros., Rochester 5.00 Siltford's Flower Shop, Potigh- keepsle 25.00 Solilegel, F. A., Rochester 10.00 Schlegel, George, Brooklyn 50.00 Seliloss Bros., Inc.. New York.. 100.00 Schneider & Noe, Congers 5.00 Selioenhut. Chas., Buffalo 15.00 Schultheis, Anton. College Point 100.00 Schwacke Co.. Chas.. New Y'ork 25.00 Settling, Max. Employees, New- York 25.00 Sohling, Inc., Max.. New Y'ork. 300.00 Scott Bros., Elmsford 1000 Scott Co., Wm., Buffalo 20 00 Scott, David, Corfu 25.00 G12 HORTICULTURE June 28, 1919 Sick, Edward, Canandalgua L5.O0 Siebrecht, W. H„ Cbappaqua.. 20.00 Slevers, Wui. H., Buffalo 10.(10 Shower, Wm, II., Schenectady. . 5.00 Snyder, J. II., Violet Grower, Rhiuebeck 500 Spavins, Herbert, Mt. Klsco 5.00 Splwak. Wm., Klmhurst 10.00 South Shore Floral Co., Speouk, L. 1 10.00 Stevens, Abram, Spring Valley 10.00 Stone, Wm. H., Blue Point 5.00 Stroll & Sons, h. C Batavia... 30.00 Stumpp, (i E. M., New York... 300.00 Stroh, Edward L., Buffalo 10.00 Teute, Hugo, Rochester 5.00 Thienel, ('has., Bayslde, L. I.. 2.00 Thomann, Jacob, Rochester 10.00 Traudt, Joseph, Canajobaire. . . 25.00 Travison, John C, Albany 5.00 Trepel, Jack, Brooklyn 5.00 Tnthill, U W. C„ New York... 25.00 Utica Floral Co., Utica 25.00 Utter, Fred K., Rye 5.00 Burgevln, Valentine, Inc., King- ston 25.00 Van Scoter & Son, Bath 5.00 Vlachos, Alex., New York 15.00 Warendorff, Alex., New York.. 25.00 Wallager Bros., Johnstown 5.00 Weber, Chas., Lvnbrook 15.00 Werthetmer Bros., New York.. 100.00 Wettlin Floral Co., Hornell 10.00 Wilson, H. E.. Rochester 10.00 Wise, Fred W., East Aurora... 5.00 Workman, W. H„ Oswego 10.00 Young, .losiah L., Watervliet. . 5.00 $4,915.00 NORTH CAROLINA Barringer's Greenhouses, States- vllle $3.00 Brown, E. E., Asheville 10.00 Bush. Ernest J., Wilmington.. 5.00 Ford, Frank H., High Point... 5.00 Fowler, Mrs. Louisa P. Wil- mington 3.00 O'Quinn Co., ,T. L., Raleigh 50 00 Scholtze The Florist, Charlotte 25.00 Starr, George J., Wilson 10.00 Van Bindley Co., Greensboro.. 100.00 $211.00 NORTH DAKOTA Ilosklns Floral Co., Bismarck.. Shotwell Floral Co., Fargo Smedley Floral Co., Fargo Vatter'a Mlnot Greenhouses, Minot $5.00 25.00 25.00 15.00 $70.00 OHIO. Abbey Ave. Greenhouses, Day- ton $15.00 Anderson, M., Dayton 10.00 Barton, Chas. E., Norwalk 5.00 Backmeier, Fred M., Cincinnati. 5.00 Baer, Julius, Cincinnati 10.00 Baer, Julius, Cincinnati, add'l.. 75.00 Barrow, John, Toledo 10.00 Blake, B. C. Springfield 3.00 Blake, F. S., Marion 5.00 Bower, Chas. A., Dayton 10.00 Carev & Kuehle, Urbana 10.00 Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Cin- cinnati 25.00 Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland 100.00 Cook. H. A., Oberlin 2.00 Crltchell, Chas. E., Cincinnati.. 200.00 Dayton Floral Co., Dayton 50.00 Duerr, Chas. A., Newark 5.00 Edwards, J. W., Dayton 25.00 Farrell & Co., Cincinnati 20.00 Forder, Alfred, Cincinnati 5.00 Foster. Edw. A.. Cincinnati 5.00 Franklin Park Floral Co., Columbus 25.00 Franklin Park Floral Co., Columbus, 2d sub 20.00 Friedlev Co., East Cleveland 10.00 Frlsch & Son. O. W., Dayton... 10.00 Gasser Co., J M„ Cleveland 200.00 Geltz. Fred G.. Canton 500 Gerlach. The Florist. Plqun 5.00 Goldman, Jos. R., Middletown.. 25.00 Graham, Chas. J., Cleveland 50.00 llalhronke. Paul M.. Newark... 10.00 Hall. E. E., Clyde 5.00 Hagenherger. Carl. West Mentor 25.00 Ilecock, L. C, Elyrla 25.00 SUBSCRIBERS' LIST Heepe Co., Akron 15.00 Hciiil. Harry, Toledo 25.00 Heiss Co., Dayton JTi.OO Hellenthal, Jos. J., Columbus... 10.00 Horlaeher, W. \V.. Dayton 25.00 Humphrey, C. L., Zanesville. .. . 10.»N» lmlay Co'., Zanesrllle 10.00 Jenkins, E. W., Dayton 10.00 Johnson, Mrs. L. D„ Dayton 10.00 Jones Russell Co., Cleveland 100.00 Kent Flower Store, Newark.... 5.00 Kirschner's Flowers, Cleveland. 25.00 Knohle Bros., Cleveland 100.00 Koelker, John A.. Toledo 5.00 Koontz, P. M„ Springfield 10.00 Krespen, Lawrence M., Cincin- nati 10.00 Kuhn, Sum, Cincinnati 10.00 Ludwig, T. J.. Columbus 5.00 MacFarland's Florist, Akron 10.00 McCullough, J. Chas.. Cincinnati 20.00 McKellar, James, Columbus 25.00 Metz & Bateman, Toledo 20.00 Metzmaier, Emil, Columbus 10.00 Murphv, C. Wm., Cincinnati 20.00 Merkel & Son, C, Cleveland 50.00 Munk Floral Co., The. Columbus 25.00 Murphy, E. Alfred, Sayler Park. 10.00 Murphy, L. F., Cincinnati 25.00 Park Floral Co., Cleveland 50.00 Peterson, J. A. Sons, Cincinnati. 50.00 Rodgers, J. A., Dayton 25.00 Rutenschroer, J. C, Cincinnati. 2.00 Sabransky, Jno. F., Kenton 5.00 Scheel, T. T., Carev 5.00 Sheppard, H. W.. Cincinnati 50.00 Schiller, J. L„ Toledo 25.00 Schneider, Frank A., Cincinnati. 10.00 Schramm Bros., Toledo 35.00 Scott, John W., Lisbon 5.00 Scottwood Greenhouses, Toledo. 20.00 Schumann & Sons, Edw., Cin- cinnati 10.00 Silvleus & Silvieus Co., Ashta- bula 10.00 Skinner Irrigation Co., The, Cin- cinnati 25.00 Stephens & Son, S. F., Columbus 25.00 Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville 100.00 Stelzlg's Floral Store, Bellefon taine : 5.00 Sundermann, John, Cincinnati.. 5.00 Sundermann, John, Cincinnati. add'l 10.00 Tong & Weeks Floral Co., Ash- tabula 15.00 Tromey's Flower Shop, Cincin- nati 60.00 Ullrich Floral Co., F. J., Tiffin.. 5.00 Underwood Bros.. Columbus 15.00 Volz, Frank A., Cincinnati 10.00 Wagner, C. M., Cleveland 25.00 Wagner, L. E„ Sandusky 15.00 Weaver, A., Massillon 5.00 Weeks, Robt., Cleveland 25.00 Westman & Getz, Cleveland 50.00 Wilson, H. R., Columbus 25.00 Witthuhn, Fred. Cleveland 25.00 Winterlch, C, Defiance 10.00 Witterstaetter, R., Cincinnati... 5.00 Witterstaetter, R., Cincinnati, add'l 20.00 Stiles Floral Co.. Oklahoma City 25.00 $2,437.00 OKLAHOMA Boston Flower Store. Tulsa $5.00 Chiekasha Greenhouses, Chick - asha 3.00 Furrow & Co., Oklahoma City.. 40.00 Henrv. James A., Tulsa 5.00 Marshall. Geo. W.. Okmulgee... 5.00 Muskogee Carnation Co., Mus- kogee 5.00 Roe. Otto. Sapulpn 1000 Stiles Floral Co., Oklahoma City 25.00 S'.IK.IHI OREGON Clarke Bros., Portland $50.00 Dungee. Wm. E., Portland 2.50 Herbert & Fleishauer, MeMinn- ville 5.00 Martin & Forbes. Portland 75.00 Niklas & Son, Portland 20.00 Nlklns, H., Portland 2.50 Peoples Flower Shop. Portland. 2.50 Robinson Jean, Portland 2.50 Smith. Max M.. Portland 15.00 Steele's Pansv Gardens, Port- land 20.00 Swiss Floral Co., Portland 45.00 Thompson Horticultural Works. Portland Tonseth Floral en., Portland Van Kirk, 1 . A., Portland Weidemann Bros., Wilsonville. . Wiedemann Bros., Milwaukee. . . Wilson-Crout-Gehr, Portland... Wood, Wm. c . Portland Zimmerinann, John, Portland... 2.50 15.00 .-.on :,oo 5.00 10. 1») 2 50 2.50 $277.50 PENNSYLVANIA Andre, John R, Doylestown... . (50.00 Ascliioann Bros., Philadelphia.. .'15.00 Ashlev, Ernest. Allentown 15.00 Bader Co., John. N. S., Pitts- burgh .VMM Baker, Wm. J., Philadelphia 10.00 Bertram, J. Henry, Lansdowne. 30.00 Bertram, J. Henry, Lansdowne, add'l 25.00 Burk, Louis, Philadelphia 10.00 Bernheimer, Eugene, Philadel- phia 10.00 Bensley, Chas. T., East Milton.. 10.00 Betz, H. S., Philadelphia 100.00 Brinton, M. J., Christianla 10.00 Burki, Fred, Gibsonia 25.00 Burton, George, Chestnut Hill.. 100.00 Burton. Alfred, Philadelphia.... 50.00 Butz Bros.. New Castle 25.00 Campbell, Est. II. P., Shamokin. 5.00 Carey, Frederic, Kennett Sq 10.00 Clelrico, Joseph, Lancaster 3.00 Clinger, W. Bruce, Milton 5.00 Connolly, John J., Rosemont. . . . 5.00 Connor. D. T., Philadelphia 5.00 Craig Co., Rogt., Philadelphia.. 100.00 Craig, George, Philadelphia.... 10.00 Cremer, F. E.. Hanover 10.00 Crissman Greenhouse Co., Puux- sntawnev 25.00 Crossley, W. C, Mansfield 10.00 Darlington, C. D., Doylestown.. 15.00 Denlinger, Walter R., Vintage. . 5.00 Derr. Paul A., Williamsport 2.00 Dreer, H. A., Inc., Philadelphia. 100.00 Drewes, Wm. F., Braddock 10.00 Eicholz Henrv, Waynesboro.... 10.00 Erdman & Soil, K. M.. Mt. Car- mel 5.00 Espey & Son. E. W., Brookville. 5.00 Evans, W. & H. J.. Philadelphia 25.00 Evenden, W. J., Williamsport... 5.00 Evenden, George W . Williams- port 5.00 Fareiiwald. A., Roslvn 100.00 Fisher & McGrath, New Castle. 5.00 Fletcher, Eva Francis, Philadel- phia 5.00 Fox. Wm. H.. Parker Ford 25.00 Gaehring. E. W., Philadelphia.. 15.00 Gracey, John C, Philadelphia... 10.00 Gayley, J. Wade, Strasburg. Lancaster Countv 5.00 Girvin. W. B„ Leola 10.00 Grakelow. Chas. H., Philadel- phia 100.00 Groshens & Morrison. Roslyn... 50.00 Gunton C. E.. Bradford 10.00 Harris, Wm. K.. Philadelphia.. 50.00 Harris & Bro.. Joseph. Shamokin 5.00 Harvev. Alhan & Sons. Brandy- wine Summit 100.00 Herr. A. M„ Lancaster 25.00 Herr, Chas. B.. Strasburg 5.00 HofTmever, C. K„ Pittsburg... 1.00 Hoffmever. C. K., Pittsburgh. add'l 5.00 Horn & Bro., John F.. Allentown 50.00 Hostetter, E. P.. Manheim 5.00 Johnston Brokerage Co., Pitts burgh 2.-.00 Joseph Ileacock. Wyncote 500.00 Josephs, Joseph, Philadelphia.. 10.00 Hammond. Walter A... Lancaster 5.00 Habermehl's Sons. Philadelphia 25.00 Herr. Chas. B.. Strashurg 5.00 Keeney's Flower Shop, Harris- burg 5.00 Klenle. Rupert. Philadelphia... 25 00 Kinder. I. V.. Chnrleroi 5.00 Koethe's Flowers. Roxhorough. Philadelphia 10-00 Knapp. J. B.. Snyre 5.00 Krueger Co., Chas. F., Phila- delphia 50.00 Kuhn. John. Philadelphia 10.00 Lamhorn, Mabel c. Philadel- phia 5.00 Landis. Ira H.. Paradise. Lane County 500 Landis. Unmn S.. Lancaster... 500 Laver, J. V.. Erie 5.00 June 28, 1919 HORTICULTURE 613 Lorgus Co., West Chester 20.00 Ludwlg Floral Co., E. S., Pitts- burgh 50.00 McCaflum Co., Pittsburgh 50.00 McRae & Jenklnson Co., New Kensington 2o.on Mngnuson, Osciir S., Katie 5.00 Ualbranc, T., Johnstown 50.00 Marshall, B. C, Kennetl Sq 5.00 Maxwell, Emma B., Wllklnsburg 25.00 Mii-hell Co., llenrv F. Phlludcl- phia • ioo.Oii Mortensen, Stephen, Southamp- ton 50.00 Murdook, Win. A., Tltusvllle 10.00 Meyers & Samtman, Chestnut mils 100.00 N'iessen Co., hi;)., Philadelphia 250.00 Niemann. Louis, Philadelphia.. 5.00 Payne. W. ihiv, Pottsvllle 10.00 Pennoek Co., S. S., Philadelphia 500.00 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh 50.00 Pfaltzgraff, G. W., York 5.00 Primrose Flower Shop, Ardmore 5.00 Randolph & Sons, P. S., Verona 25.00 Randolph & McClements, Fills burgh 100.00 Tliee Co., M., Philadelphia 100.00 Ridenour, Vletor I., Philadelphia til) 00 Riegelmeler, F. H., Pittsburgh 10.00 Rohrer. Am OS N., Strasburg. . . . 10.00 Rolire. Ilarrv K. Laneaster 25.00 Rosen. M. W., Parkerford 5.00 Roeklln. Michael, Sioux City 5.00 Rosslter. C. E., Sunbury 5.00 Rnof ft Sons, Fred, Lancaster.. 5.00 Sawyer & Johnson, Bethlehem.. 10.00 Schmidt. Chiis. I/., Ilarrishurg. . 20.00 Sehulthels Florist, Scranton.... 10.00 Behrelner, .Tolm R., Lancaster.. 5.00 Seligman. Samuel, Philadelphia 25.00 Skidelsky, S. S.. Philadelphia.. 10.00 Soott, Kolit. ft Son, Inc., Sharon Hill 25.00 Smith. A. W., Pittsburgh 100.00 Smith. Chas. E., York 5.00 Stanffer. Norman E., Lancaster 5.00 Steyenson & MoGrail. I'niontown 10.00 Swayne. William, Kennctt Square 25.00 Sykes. John II., Allentown 5 00 Tlierkildson. W. F.. Philadelphia 25.00 Tbiele. O. A.. Philadelphia 10 nn Thompson, It. L., No. Brighton 15.00 Towell. Edw.. Roslrn 10.00 Turner. Wm. M., Wllklnsburg.. 25.00 Vavrnus Sons, J. F., Lebanon.. 10.00 Victoria, A. Brongnld, Pitts- burgh 5.00 Vorkelly, Chas.. Bethlehem. So. Side 10.00 Wassermauer, G., Sewlckley . . . . 5.00 Weaklem Co.. G, Pittsburgh.. 10.00 Weaver. Oliver T„ Ronks .10.00 Weaver, IT. R., Bird In TTand 5 00 Weaver. Chas, M.. Ronks 50.00 Wbllldln Pottery Co.. Philadel- phia 5000 William St. Florist (II. M. TTonser) Plttston 5.00 Williams. Mrs. E. A.. Pittsburgh 25.00 $4,421.00 RHODE ISLAND. Rowers. William S.. Providence $10.00 Budlong Rose Co., Auburn 100 Oil Tic Wildt. Hugo II., Providence 5.00 C.ihson. Est. Thomas J.. New- port 10.00 Hoffman. Fred. Pawtiicket 10.00 Johnston Bros.. Providence 25. no Johnston & Co., T. J.. Provi- dence 25 00 Leach ft Son Corp., M. J., Paw- tllcket 20.00 Foster. Linda Vosp, Woonsocket :'. 00 Llndblom, John c. Providence.. 5.oo Macnalr the Florist. Providence 5 00 McCarron, Eugene. Providence.. 10,00 O'Connor. T.. Providence 2" on Ritchie. Stewart, Newport 5.00 Westminster Greenhouses, Prov- idence 10.00 $2as 00 SOUTH CAROLINA Bolger, T. T., Charleston $5.00 FTonse He Witt Florence ... . " .."■> Moss. Chas. A . Spartanburg.... 25.00 Rogers Floral Co., Charleston.. 25.00 SUBSCRIBERS' LIST SOUTH DAKOTA Dcthleffs, Wm., Mitchell $10.00 Hlld, Wm.. Mobridge 25.00 Strong, M. M., Sioux Falls 10.00 $45.00 TENNESSEE Anderson Floral Co., Lebanon... $25.00 I'-auiu's Home of Flowers, Knoxvllle 25.00 Bristol Floral Co.. Bristol 15.00 Forest Hill Greenhouses, Chat- tanooga 10.00 Idlewood Greenhouses, Memphis 20.00 Johnson Greenhouses, Memphis 25.00 Joy Floral Co., Nashville 125.00 Genv Bros., Nashville 25.00 McNutt. A. ,T„ Knoxvllle 10.00 rrichler, C. H., Nashville 10.00 Truett Floral & Nursery Co., Franklin 5.00 $295.00 TEXAS Baker Bros., Fort Worth $25.00 Bavlev, W. W„ Alvin 2.00 Browne, Mrs. Sam, Tyler 10.00 Carroll. Paul M., Houston 10.00 Corsicana Greenhouses, Corsi- ca lt,l 25.00 Dennison Greenhouses, Denni- son 5.00 Donnelly Floral Co., Wichita 10.00 Falls 10.00 Drumm Seed ft Floral Co., Fort Worth 50.00 Green, Edward, San Antonio 15.00 Greeve, Henry, Dallas 25.00 Hannah ft Son, H. O., Sherman 10.00 Hauser. W. T., Houston 10.00 Hillyer's Flowers, Austin 25.00 Holm, Alfred, Corsicana 3.00 Hyde Park Floral Co., Austin.. 10.00 Judge, E. W., Tyler 10.00 Kaden. H., Gainesville 10.00 Kerr, R. C, Co., Houston 85.00 Kerr, The Florist, Houston 40.00 Lang, Otto, Dallas 25.00 McAdam. J. E., Fort Worth 25.00 Millar, Alex., Dallas 5.00 Nussbaumer Floral Co., San Angelo 5.00 Potter Floral Co., El Paso 25.00 Schroeder, Hans, Temple 25.00 Suchy, F. C, San Antonio 25.00 Texas Nursery Co., Sherman.... 25.00 Wolfe, T. J., Waco 25.00 Wood Seed & Plant Co., M. C. Hillsboro 10.00 $575.1 HI UTAH Bailey ft Sons Co., Salt Lake City $15.00 Cramer Floral Co., Salt Lake City 10.00 Huddart Floral Co., Salt Lake City 20.00 Keith Co., O'Brien, Salt Lake City 10.00 King Floral Co., Salt Lake City. 10.00 Lamhourne, Ernest, Salt Lake City 10.00 Miller. Robert, Farmington 50.00 Morris Floral Co., B. C, Salt Lake City 10.00 Salt Lake City Floral Co., Salt Lake City 5.00 Sanders Floral Co., Salt Lake City 3.00 Soter, Charles, Salt Lake City.. 10.00 $57.00 $158.00 VIRGINIA Eld ridge Stores, Inc.. Danville.. $5.00 Fallon. 1<\, Roanoke 10.00 Fallon, Florist, Roanoke ln.oo Grandy. Florist. Norfolk 40.00 M.i'rum Drug Co., Lexington.. 10.00 Mosniiller. Frank, Richmond... 10. no Newton, Win., J., Norfolk 25.00 Vausant, U. C, Newport News.. 5.00 $115.00 VERMONT. Baker, s. A., Rutland $5.00 Hull. II. J., Newport 5.00 Chase, George P., Bethel 5.00 Case, The Florist. Burlington.. 5.00 Graham, W. H., Manchester S.00 $23.00 WASHINGTON Acme Floral Co., Tacoma $5 no Beuthien, Henry, Tacoma 5 o<) Better, Ben, Tacoma 5'nn California Florists. Tacoma.... L'llOO Eugenie's Flower Shop, Spokane 5.00 Eugenie's Flower Simp, Add'l 5 (HI Glenrose Greenhouse. Spokane son Oil -arose Greenhouses, Add'l r,'oo Hayden Watson Co., Tacoma.. 2o!ofl Hinze, A. A., Tacoma 101x1 Hollywood Gardens, Seattle 25 00 Hoyt Bros. Co., Spokane . ... 2500 Hoyt Bros. Co., Spokane, Add'l -js'oo Leavey & Son, P., Spokane.... s'oo Leavey & Son, P., Spokane, Add'l 500 Ins & Klaffinbach, Spokane ',00 Neil's Greenhouses, Pullman..!! 500 Olsson & Son, Inc., H. L Spo- kane ' r r (lft Olsson & Son, Inc., H. L. Spol kane, Add'l it-no Peters & Son, Hillyard.. " '. '" 50O Peters ft son. Hillyard, Add'l.. 500 Queen City Floral Co., Seattle.. 2000 Remers, H. E., Spokane mm Reimers, H. E.. Spokane, Add'l. . loot! Kockwood Grenhonses, Spokane 5 00 I-osaui Bros., Seattle....:.. 0500 Sinclair Einer, Spokane g no Smith Floral Co., Tacoma 10 00 Spokane Greenhouses, Inc. Spo- kane .„ Spokane Greenhouses Ine "si'io'. kane, Add'l ' 1(,00 Spokane Florist Co.. Spokane:!: 15 00 AddT C°- Spokan<>' State Floral CoV Vak'ima ! ! ! ! ! ! !'! jo no Wilson. Ira W., Belllngham. . . . 500 vt oodlawn Flower Shop, Seattle •"i'ftn loung & Lester, Walla-Walla *5 no y°«n«f * Lester, Walla-Walla', At,dI 5.00 $305.00 WEST VIRGINIA. Dieckmann, John, Elm Grove... $1500 Dudley Sons Co., J. W„ Par- * kersburg „ „ Hayman Greenhouse Co., Clarks- boro loon Langhans. A„ Wheeling:::::;;' 4500 Siehprt, prank C, Wheeling... 500 Winter Floral Co., Charleston.. 25:00 $175.00 WISCONSIN Br,,,'?enr,!r, 'C10!18'' Milw»»kee $12.00 Brnx Rudolph A., Racine 500 tudaliy Floral Co., Cudahy.... 2500 Edlefsen-Leideger Co., Milwau- __ *PP Or ru\ Fox ft Son, Inc., J. M„ Milwau'- kee _, jy. Geenan. Wm.. KImherly.. .' jono Greenwood Carnation Co., No Milwaukee vino TTaentze Floral Co., Foud'd'u I-ae 1nnn Hefko, T. D„ Marsh field 5 00 Holton & Ilunkel Co., Milwau- kee 100 00 Holt/,. Gustav, Milwaukee..::::; i'oo Kienahs. Theo. F., La Crosse 5 00 Lawntjen A. T. P., Ran Claire 5.00 I.letz. Richard, Milwaukee 500 Lnbliner, Wm., Milwaukee.. o4'oo Matthewson, J. E., Sheboygan:.' io.Oo Pla tevllle Floral Co., Plattevllle 7 00 Po lworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee 100.00 Pnhl, Gustav A., Milwaukee.. 5 00 I'leuss. Rudolph, Milwaukee... 500 Rentchler Floral Co., Madison.. 3500 Ruseh ft Co., Gust., Milwaukee 5000 Salm. Richard, Union Grove 10 00 Schroeder Floral Co., Milwaukee 5 00 Stair. L. ('., Mineral Point.. 5 00 St rat ton, c. D., laneaster .. 500 Sylvester. Jos.. Oconto s'oo Sylvester, otto, Oconomowoc. . . 5 00 Turner, L. ft Sons. Kenosha.... 10 00 Welke Co.. B„ Milwaukee 10 00 Vatter. Geo., Marinette . 5 00 Ely ft (\. II. s.. Neosho lo!o0 $689.00 WYOMING. Casper Floral Co.. Casper $1000 Westhold, l,ouis B., Evanston.. 5.00 $15.00 614 II O R T ICTILTUi: E June 28, 1919 National Publicity Campaign S. A. F. and 0. H. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i r r i I r HOW DOES YOUR CONSCIENCE FEEL ? The success of the National Publicity Campaign is so pro- nounced that every florist, retailer, grower or wholesaler testifies to the increased business brought him. But all who share in the benefits are not doing their share in supplying the sinews of the Campaign, which is money. There are not many who refuse to contribute. They simply neglect to send in their subscriptions. Do your part. Do not sit back and let others pay the whole shot. The advertising should be kept going be- cause it is generally conceded that in the slogan "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS" the florists have an asset worth many thousands of dollars in business. It will depreciate in value unless used in print. Have you seen the full page in colors in the Metropolitan Magazine? Are you linking up with this advertisement? Are you a real partner in the business it will bring, know- ing that you helped pay for it? Drop a line to the undersigned, telling him how much you will donate annually towards the Publicity Campaign. JOHN YOUNG, Secretary Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists 1 1 70 Broadway, New York June 28, 1919 HORTICULTURE 615 JAPANESE CRONES. The tubers of the Japanese Crones or Stachys Sieboldi which were shown at the March exhibition of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society by Hill- crest Farm, Weston, and attracted favorable attention there, were sent to us several years ago from France. The Crones belong to the Labiatae or Mint family, but have not the aromatic fragrance generally found in the leaves of other members of this fam- ily. At Hillcrest the Crones were planted early in the spring, as soon as the ground was in workable condition, in furrows. The small tubers were dropped into furrows made by a hoe, three inches deep with twelve inches between the tubers. The furrows were three feet apart. For hand culti- vation the rows could have been much closer. The plants soon appeared above the ground and kept growing and spread- ing, forming a dense row about eighteen inches high of attractive dark green foliage till late in the autumn when a hard frost killed them. The stems were much branched, square with opposite simple leaves. There were no blossoms. The tubers were formed in the latter part of the summer. Earlier in the season the plants sent out numerous, thick root- like threads about eight inches long which began to thicken at the end and form edible tubers. These are a little more than an inch long, white and with a twisted appearance like a corkscrew. There may be various ways of serv- ing them, but we found them delicious as dainty little fritters cooked in a bat- ter and deep fat. The Crones are very productive so that a quart or more can be gathered from a single tuber planted in the spring. Dug up late in the autumn they have to be stored in a moist, cool cellar or covered with damp sand. If the air is too dry they will wilt very quickly. If left in the ground through the winter they will grow the follow- ing season. Orders for these tubers can be taken this spring for next year's planting. M. R. Case, Hillcrest Farm, Weston, Mass. NEW ENGLAND. Joseph A. Nolet came through as chief winner of prizes in the peony show of the New Bedford, Mass., Horti- cultural society. Louis E. Smith is to erect a large greenhouse at Summerside Garderes, Lee, Mass., and has been in New York making the necessary arrangements. ROCHESTER. Owing to the heat the rose show had to be called off but a meeting of the Rochester Rose society was held, at which more than a 100 varieties of roses were exhibited. The exhibit showed a sufficient number of flowers to keep up the intense interest in the rose society that had manifested from the start. A discussion included the prospects of a rose show in the fall, when there will be plenty of blooms if the weather is favorable. The society has now more than 100 members and it is said the prospects are that three hundred or four hundred flower lovers will join. All the blossoms were given to the hospitals and other institutions after the exhibit. THE ASIATIC DOGWOOD. In his current bulletin, Prof Sargent of the Arnold Arboretum, has an in- teresting article about Cornus kousa. He said: This is the eastern Asiatic repre- sentative of the Flowering Dogwood of the eastern states (Cornus florida) and of the Flowering Dogwood of the northwest (Cornus Nuttallii). Cornus kousa was one of the Japanese plants which reached the United States in the early years of Japanese plant introduc- tion into this country and although it has never become common in Ameri- can gardens it is occasionally seen in the neighborhood of Boston and New York. The white bracts which sur- round the head of flowers and are the conspicuous feature of the inflore- scence of all the Cornels of this group are narrowed and placed further apart on Cornue kousa than on our eastern Flowering Dogwood, and are long- pointed, and not as in the American plant rounded or emarginate at the apex. On the American plant the end of the bract is often discolored, while in the Asiatic plant the bracts are pure white to the tips. The flower- buds of Cornus florida are often killed here at the north in severe winters, but the extreme cold of the winter of 1917-18 did not injure those of C. kousa. The Japanese plants bloom several weeks later than Cornus florida and when the leaves are nearly fully grown. In Japan Cornus kousa some- times becomes a small tree with a sin- gle trunk, but in this country so far as we have observed it grows always as a shrub with several erect stems. Cornus kousa was found in central China by Wilson and plants raised from his Chinese seeds are established in the Arboretum. They are handsomer than the Japanese form, with longer and broader floral bracts set closer togeth- er and often overlapping below the middle. On the largest plant in the Arboretum the head of bracts is four inches and a half across, but in China Wilson measured them five inches across. On the Japanese plants the heads of bracts are rarely three inches and a half in diameter. The Chinese plant flowered in the Arboretum for first time two years ago, and the flow- er-buds have never been injured by cold. It is flowering more freely this year than it has before and is now an object of much beauty. Like the Jap- anese plant the Chinese Cornus kousa has grown here as a shrub, but there seems no reason why it cannot be trained into a tree, as in China it is a small tree with a trunk sometimes a foot in diameter. If it fails to produce seed here the Chinese plant can proba- bly be grafted successfully on Cornus florida. Although the Asiatic flower- ing Dogwoods do not make a display of flowers as our American trees, their flower-buds are hardier judging by the effects of the winter of 1917-18, and if the future confirms this they will flow- er further north than Cornus florida. The fact that they bloom when the leaves are nearly fully grown and when the flowering time of most trees is over makes these Asiatic Cornels valuable, and it now seems probable that in the Chinese form of Cornus kousa the northern states have an im- portant ornamental tree. The Jap- anese and Chinese plants are now in bloom, the former on Hickory Path near Centre street and the latter with the other Chinese plants on Bussey Hill. 616 HORTICULTURE June 28, 1919 A HORSECHESTNUT FROM JAPAN. Aesculus turbinata, the Japanese Horsechestnut, first came to the Ar- nold Arboretum from France in 1881; this plant was lost, and in 1893 it was raised from seeds collected in Japan by Professor Sargent. These plants were also lost, but another supply was raised in 1900 from seeds produced by the fine specimen in the nursery of Ellwanger & Barry in Rochester, New York, and one of these plants has flow- ered this year. In Japan this Horse- chestnut is a magnificent tree, often growing to a height of eighty or ninety feet and forming a tall trunk occasion- ally seven feet in diameter. Like the European Horsechestnut the leaves are composed of seven leaflets, but these are thinner and more lustrous, and the leaf-stalks are longer. The Japan- ese tree in summer therefore appears less dark and massive than the com- mon Horsechestnut. The flower-clus- ters are narrower and the flowers, which are white with scarlet markings at the base of the petals, are hand- somer. Aesulus turbinata, which grows to its largest size in central and northern Japan, is perfectly hardy in New England. Time only can show if it is able to live as long and grow to as large a size here as in its native country. If it succeeds here as the Horsechestnut of the mountains of Greece has succeeded during the last hundred years it will prove to be one of the handsomest exotic trees which has been planted in eastern North America. Aesulus turbinata is one of the five largest deciduous leaved trees of eastern Asia. The others are Cer- cidiphyllum japonicum, Populus Maxi- mowiczii, Acanthopanax ricinifolium, and Zelkowa serrata. These five trees are now established in the Arboretum. CORNUS RUGOSA. Attention is called again to the value of this common native shrub for the decoration of parks and gardens where, like many other eastern American trees and shrubs, it is rarely seen. C. rugosa, or C. circinata, the name by which it is best known, is a shrub sometimes ten feet high which with plenty of space spreads into broad thickets. The young branches are green blotched with purple, becoming purple as they grow older. The leaves are broad, sometimes nearly circular, and dark bluish-green; the flowers are ivory-white, in compact clusters, and are followed in the early autumn by bright blue or nearly white fruits. This Cornel has been much planted in the Arboretum and is greatly im- proved by good cultivation. It can be seen in the Cornel Group at the junc- tion of the Meadow and the Bussey Hill Roads; and the large individual plants, the great clumps on the right- hand side of the Bussey Hill Road be- yond the Lilacs, and the masses among the Hickories in the groups of these trees show the value of this shrub in park planting when broad compact masses of foliage are needed. — Arboretum Bulletin. A GOOD COMBINATION. Two native plants, Cornus racemosa and Rosa virginiana, or, as it is often called, R. lucida, are in flower at the Arnold Arboretum and the pure pink flowers of the Rose harmonize so well with the creamy white flowers of the Cornel that these two plants can well be used together in natural planting. Rosa virginiana is confined to the northeastern seaboard region of the continent, and in its best form is a tall shrub with lustrous leaves and pure pink flowers which now perfume the borders of the roads in some parts of the Arboretum. A beautiful floral dis- play is also made when this Rose grows with the native Elder (Sambu- cus canadensis), as it does sometimes in the rear of Massachusetts sea clifls. THE NEW CLIMBING ROSE, DR. HUEY. A new climbing rose which attracted special attention at the recent meeting of the American Rose Society in Phil- adelphia has been named Dr. Huey. It is a rose which seems likely to become widely distributed and prove highly popular. It was originated by Mr. George C. Thomas, Jr.. whose descrip- tion is as follows: "The new climbing rose, Dr. Huey, was bred in 1914 and is a cross be- tween the Wichuriana, Ethel, intro- duced by Turner in 1912, and Gruss an Teplitz. It bloomed for the first time in 1916. The great majority of bloom comes into full flower within a week, the flowers being in clusters of three or four, with an occasional single bloom. At Philadelphia the rose be- gins to flower the first week in June, and the blooming period lasts for three weeks. "The bud of Dr. Huey is three- fourths of an inch long, while the open flower is a full two inches across. It has fifteen petals of dark crimson maroon, while the stamens and anthers are light yellow. The substance of the petals is medium, but the rose lasts a long time cut as well as on the bush. "The young foliage shows its Tep- litz blood with reddish-brown tea col- oring. The old foliage is medium green in color. The value of this rose lies in its absolutely unique and dis- tinct coloring, as it is a dark crimson maroon of great brilliancy, universally pronounced to be a different color from that of any climbing rose in cultiva- tion." The rose was named in honor of Dr. Robert Huey of Philadelphia, who is grown roses as a hobby for nearly a half century. New Rose Named for I)r. Huey June 28, 1919 HORTICULTURE 617 "The Telegraph Florist" Member of FlorUu' Telegrapti Delirerj 124 TREMONT ST. LM A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave. at 48th Street I GUARANTEE SATISFACTION Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER. MASS. DdlntlM 1 ha FALL eU V sr* aa* G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Am DANKER Albany, New York The baa* »i F. T. D. *m-t1c» alwas-s Park St, Bostoo DARDS- FLORIST Established at N. E. Cor. of Madison At*. and 44th St., New York, far 44 Years QUALITY, SERVICE, FAIR PRICES Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery BUT WAS War Saving Stamps SAVING STAMP* Issued by the • V. g. OeT. HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR UST THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mmi. EAST ORANGE, N. J? SMITH, The Florist We deliver by automobile in Beat, West and South Oranre, also Olen Ridge. Mont- elalr, Bleemfleld. Newark and New Tort Flowers by Telegraph Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Order* transferred by telegram or otherwise to any of the firms whose address Is here given will be promptly and proa. erly filled and delivered. Albany, N. Y.— Danker. Boston— Thos. F. Galvln, 1 Park 8t_ Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tranent St Brooklyn, N. T.— Wilson, S-5 Greene Ave. Buffalo, N. Y.— 8 A. Anderson, 440 Main St Buffalo, N. T.— Palmer's, 304 Main St Chicago— William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St Cleveland, O— J. M. Oaaser Co., Boclld Ave. Cleveland, O.— Adam Graham A Seas, SS23 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, 0.— Knoble Eros., ISM W. 28th St Cleveland, O.— The Smith k. Fetters Co., T3S Euclid Ave. Denver, Cot— Park Floral Co., IMS Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breltmeyer's Baas, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. East Orange, N. J.— iralth, Taa Florist. Fall River, Mass.— Warburton, 4M New Boston Rd. and M N. Mala St Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Mnrray, 1*17 Grand Ave. New Bedford, Mass. — Murray the Florist, 232 Uuion St. New York— David Clarke's Sobs, 21»- 2141 Broadway. New York— A. T. Bunyard, 41* Madlsea Ave., at 48th St New York— Dards. N. B. earner 44th 8t and Madison Ave. New York— O. B. M. Btumpp, 7tl Fifth Ave. New York— KottmlUer, 428 Madlsoa Ave. and 49th St, also Vanderbllt Hotel. New York— Max Sehling, 785 5th Ave. Omaha, Neb.— Hess * Sweboda, lali Farnum St. Philadelphia— F. M. Ross, 136 So. 52nd St., 13 So. 60th St., 212 E. Glrard Ave. Philadelphia— Chaa. H. Grakelow, Broad St. at Cumberland. Providence, R. I.— Johnston Bros., 83 Dorrance St St Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber, 4*28-28 Olive St Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. — F. R. Plar- 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'a Flower Shop, 22 Pearl St THE FLORI ST Member F. T. D. Service 23 2 Union Street :: New Bedford, Mass JOHN BREITMEYER'S — =S0NS= Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Nigh Grade Cut Blooms We coTftr eJl M lohlrtvm palate ami tree** •eotione of Ohio. ImtbkWm and *"* ■*- Meeaber* Florist*' Telerrapa DeiWery Aeeeeiatloa. OTJD£ BROS CO l*V-*I STN- ***S BUT CTOX fkC GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Telegraph DellTery WILSON BROOKLYN [NEW YORK Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Aase. Phones, Prospect 88008801-6802 DELIVERIES IN NEW TOBK, BROOK- LYN and LONG ISLAND Store t and ( Greaae Ave. FLOWERS """* The Lowest 'I SERVE" The Largest Popular Priced House la Philadelphia F. M. ROSS Send orders to 136 So. 62nd Street, Philadelphia. Other Stores 13 So. 60th St., 212 E. Glrard Avenue PHILADELPHIA Member Florists' Telegraph DellTery Orders from all except mem bera ef the F. T. D. mast be accompanied by remittance. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE 618 HOBTICULTURE June 28, 1919 CHICAGO Send Your Orders to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Deliver? Service WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop HUT I. undaU, rre*vts*er. M—bn rwrtets' Mwnsk D«Btwt S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. T. iTOIMOIl «mei —MM fresh, sraretr Mhi asm prompt deliveries la BrrTALO, LOOKFOBT, NIAGARA FALLS sad WIKTKN RIW TORE. Member Florists' Teleejrepk Delivery HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones 1M1 aad Lit* 14 IS Farnum St. OMAHA, NEB. KNOBLE BROTHERS Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery We are well equipped to handle your orders. 18S8 W. 20th Street CLEVELAND. O. THE SMITH &FEnER8 00 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flower* of Every Kind is Season PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. GRAKELOW E™. Everything in Flower* Broad Street at Cumberland The Park Floral Co. B. E. GILL 1 8, President. E. P. N El MAN, Secretary. Meases* Florists' Telecraob Delivery DENVER. COLORADO IN THE National Capitol It rear serrlee te denver : er DeeUraa ea Order by Tils staph er otherwise, fi asset Bailable Berries. GEORGE H. COOKE Ceniwotleat Ave. aad L St. WASHINGTON, D .0. CLEVELAND A GRAHAM & SON 5823 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Mimiiri tj F. T, D. A itocUtUn. KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Order* te SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Fla*lsta* Telea-rapa Denver* JL DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country M New York City Write er Telea-rapa 2139-2141 Broadway, - Now York Telepkeae 1MZ-1S6S Celaasbas KOTTMILLER, Florist 426 Mansion Ave. and 49th St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telepheae, Murray Bin 7» Ont of-towt Orders Solicited. Leeatlea CeatraL Penenal Attendee. Member F. T. D. Awo. Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 3© Dorrance Street Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE Schlmg Service Nothing Better 785 Fifth Avenue, New York City "Says It With Flowers" ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Member Florist* Telegraph Delivery Autxiatien NO TICS INITIA LS. We have em store only THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVELAND Euclid Avenue The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered ea mall or teleevapk arise fee eay eeeeelee, la ear part of tke Deaalalea. JOHN H. DUNLOP s-ld West Adelaide a*. - TOaVOHTO, OsT* HENTZ & NASH, Inc. Wholesale Commision Florists 55 and 57 West 28th Street Te"PFarrarnf ^ NEW YORK HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOB OVEB HALT A CJUTL'M Small, medlom and large alasa aappUed Price list new ready THE D. HILL NURSERY CO. BTvercreea Spsalallsts Targes*. Orewere la America BOX Hi. DCTTDKa, XXX,, I. HYMOFF Dealer in TWINE OF ALL KINDS Seconds and Cotton Shoe Twine •360 Devonshire Street BOSTON, MASS. June 28, 1919 HORTICULTURE 619 pINOLYPTol WEED KILLER THE VERT NEWEST AND QUICKEST METHOD OF DESTROYING WEED!, GRASS AND OTHER GROWTH IN GARDEN WALES, GUTTERS, TENNIS COURTS, DRIVEWAYS, ETC. This fluid destroys weeds and other growth wherever applied, and lt» effect on the ground prevents the growth of fresh ones for a year and thus saves i great deal of time and labor, as no cutting, hoeing or hauling away of the weeds U required. We manufacture the strongest line of DISINFECTANTS on the market. PINO-LYPTOL CHEMICAL CO., 587-509 W. 19th St.. New York CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. WHAT CAUSES "BROWN PATCHES" ON THE LAWN Objectionable "brown patches" ap- pear on fine lawns, greenswards, and the putting greens of golf courses usually during the hot, moist weather of summer, the disease being most noticeable when the weather is hot and muggy, and on ground which is kept too moist by insufficient drain- age or heavy sprinkling. The brown spots — caused by a fungus — are at first more or less circular and grow in centrifugal fashion, becoming a foot or more in diameter. During the early morning many of the spots are covered with a fine mil- dew. Later in the day the border of actively growing spots is smoky green in color where the grass leaves are dying. When the disease is abundant and a merging of the spots occurs, an entire putting green often will be com- pletely brown and appear as if dead. Peculiarly enough, with the coming of cool weather in fall most of the in- fested spots recover, indicating that the grass has suffered no permanent injury. However, occasional diseased spots are completely killed. Appar- ently the brown spots radiate in the form of a small circle from one unit and continue this pxocess, season after season, until large circles are formed. Occasionally a green spot is found in the center, but usually the whole patch is brown. Prevention is the practical way of decreasing the damage wrought by this turf disease, according to the United States Department of Agricul- ture. Preventive measures consist in providing thorough drainage, both of the surface and subsoil. Watering should be done in the morning, in the case of golf courses, the purpose being to have the courses as dry as practi- cable during the night. Often in spite of these precautions the disease will appear in warm, wet weather wrhen the excess surface moisture can not be controlled. The growing of turf plants immune or highly resistant to the disease — Bermuda grass in the South and blue grass and white clover in the North — is the ideal method of prevention, but the last two are not IF You Want Anything from Boston Get It From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Order, With Ue IHENRY 1VI. ROBINSON 4. 2 Wlnthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. 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 always William F. Kasting Co. Wholesale Florlate 36)8 570 WASHINGTON STREET • BUFFALO, N. Y. WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We hsve s numerous clientage of New York City buy*™ »nd «•» '■■■■' •*_ ,,,., «», .uppty. Tins Is sap seta lly tree e* Bim. We u«Te wery facility see sbundsnt means snd best returns are aseared for stack consigned to ns. Addreee Tomr sMps— ts I* UNITED CUT FLOWER CO. Inc. 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK D. J. Pappes, Pres. HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK WHOI SS-57 ■%*••»* »< 11 — MM Meals •a 8*aara ith Street Coaslgai •LAM, Traaaarar The House for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN KT"We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Oeaatgmaaaate •eUelted Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 30 Est* Randolph Street, CHICAGO 764 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, WCH. 620 HORTICULTURE June 28, 1919 For All Flowers in Season Call on THE LEO NIESSEN CO. 1201 Race St. Philadelphia, Pa. EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST M19 - 21 Rsastsaa St., Psilassbakia, Pa. »«CE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES tat all SiaMmbk, Vanities if Cut Flows Wired Toothpicks W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. GEORGES. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. aiiiiiuiitiiiiiiiiiimiHimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiim I BOSTON I FLORAL ! SUPPLY CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS | DEALERS IN I CutFlowers & Evergreens 1 Manufacturers, Exporters and Importers, Preservers of Cycas | Office, Salesrooms and Shipping Dept. I 15 OTIS ST. and 96 ARCH ST. BOSTON. MASS. Phone, Main 2574-3525 | Unknown customers kindly give refer- i ence or cash with order piiiuiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiuiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiS \* ► CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4 s s ► the most desirable for putting greens or for lawns of superior quality. The fescues and the bents, the peers of all fine turf grasses, are markedly sus- ceptible to the "brown patch" disease, although resistant strains are avail- able in both these groups of grasses. It is anticipated by specialists in the United States Department of Agricul- ture that in the near future resistant strains of desirable grasses for put- ting green use will be available in amounts sufficient to satisfy all de- mands. When a person is sufficiently fa- miliar with the time of appearance and development of the "brown patches" among grass plants to fore- cast the occurrence of the disease, he can partially control and check its damage by persistent spraying with Bordeaux mixture, in amount just sufficient to moisten the leaves and crowns of the grass, without thor- oughly wetting the ground. Frequent applications are necessary. The diffi- culty attending the use of Bordeaux or any similar fungicide is that as soon as it has been removed from the plants by rain or by continued mow- ing the fungus breaks out in new places, undeterred by the fungicide which is on the surface of the soil or on the older stems and leaves. Al- though the expense of using Borgeaux mixture is rather heavy, it will pay the owner to test out this measure of eradication rather than to allow the disease to spread unchecked. As a rule, mixed grasses on putting greens or lawns are less injured than individual settings of pure-bred varie- ties. However, mixtures will never re- sult in the fine turf which comes from setting such grasses as velvet bent, carpet bent, or red fescue. Incident- ally the high susceptibility of mouse- ear chickweed, or "creeping Charlie" is a special reason for eradicating all patches of these plants from putting greens or high-quality lawns. The common lawn plants seem sus- ceptible to the brown patch disease in about this order: Mouse-ear chick- weed, red fescue, red top, velvet bent, carpet bent, rough-stalked meadow- grass, speedwell and yarrow. Fre- quently, especially in 'the case of mouse-ear chickweed and speedwell, the disease does not spread beyond the boundaries of the plant attacked, but in other cases several species of plants may be involved in the same spot. At one of the leading golf courses in the District of Columbia, where the "brown patch" disease was rampant in 1916, experiments were conducted in 1917 to determine if the trouble could be prevented by the use of Bordeaux mixture. A fine putting green of Ger- man-mixed bent, measuring about 40 by 80 feet in size, was used. The disease appeared on June 13; two days later the green was watered with 300 gallons of half-strength Bordeaux mixture, a small portion of turf being left untreated as a check. No injury whatever resulted to the grass from the use of the Bordeaux. The treated area seemed to improve very quickly and 'within a week few spots were visible. H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers >*w Addreai. 1U WMt ZStfc St., NEW YOKK TslaphasMsi Z2M. tMl, kbdlsea Sqaara. —WML P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 533S, Farrarot. Call and Inspect the Beat BiatabUameot In the Wholesale Flower District. WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer In CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 13! Wees 88th Street. New York [ Teles>n<»iMi=J8tS-iJ88t Madlsogi 3qnaj» GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST IOS MVBESBT asth ST CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED «OBi{»o8jri*EieOT NEW YORK E. G.HILL CO. Wholesale Florists HIOMMOND, IND. r%s—a as—si— H««iattan wk— wrisjm*. REED Willougbby St Brooklyn Mo ¥ . When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE June 28, 1919 HORTICULTURE 621 SRUbA gossan ntJtiVj J IWlUEi Nopouok Bar* jour plait* and trees. Just the thing for (treeutaonie and outdoor uae. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Tbrlpa, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mltea, Ants, etc., without Injury to plants and without odor. Used according to direction, our stand- ard Insecticide will prevent ravagea on your crops by Insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists hare uaed It with wonderful results. Destroya Lice In Poultry Houaea, Fleaa on Dogs and all Domestic Peta. Excellent aa a wash for dogs and other animals. Rellevea mange. Dilute with water 30 to 60 parts. V, Pint, Sue; Pint, BOo. ; Quart, 90c; Va Gallon $1.60; Gallon, (2.50; S Gal- lon Can, (10.90; 10 Gallon Can, (20.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY lirt S. 421 W. Ll*|tll St, all When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS WHIt A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. )reer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, became Both bevels are on the same tide. Can't twist and break the glass in (riving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. No others lilce^ It Order from your dealer, or direct from us. •CM, Wc. postpaid. Samples ft*e- HXKRY A. DREEE.I 714 Chestnut Btree V Philadelphia,. F. 0. PtfflCE CO 12 W. MtJOWUT HEW TOM Mantles Is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glaas more easily removed without breaking of other glaas as occurs with hard putty. Laata longer than putty. Easy to apply. ™ . BRflNlvLV CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE rajresrt— d or mis i iMed Cattle Manure Pulverised Sheep Manure The Flariats' qiralits standard of uniform aver ten years your Supply TjBsnse order , ot write os mreetfoT prfej and freight rates. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. City: r Su WE ABB SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free from Bubbles Uniform In Thickness PAINTS and PUTTY Greenhouse White fflSfpS&ES ~^^^^^~^^^~ ~ Florist* Prefer It will pay yon to get oar estimate*. the DWELLE-KAISER ">. !51 Elm Street BUFFALO, N. T. The Recognized Standard Inaectlelde. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrlps and soft scale. Quart, S1.0O; Oalloai, gt.50. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Qnart, «1.©«: Gallon, K.0O. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the soil. Quart, II 00, Gallon, CS.0* SOLD BT DEALERS. Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON. N. J. DREER'S FLORIST SPECIALTIES New Br.ftii !N.w Srfl. 'RIVBRTOLV HOSE Furnished in lengths up to 300 ft. without seam or joint. Thi HUE fir thi FLIRIST fi inch, per ft,, 19 c. Reel of 300 ft. " xSJic. a Reels, soooft. " i8 c. Winch, " 16 c. Heels, 500 ft., " 15HC. Couplings furnished with- out charge HENRY A. DHEEK 714-716 Chestnut St., Philaiiblthia, Pa. COMMON BARBERRY RUNS WILD The common barberry is beginning to run wild. It has been planted wide- ly as an ornamental shrub in cities, villages, and rural districts. It was distributed all over the country by nurserymen before it was realized how destructive it is. Since the nursery- men have learned about the effects of the bush, they have taken the lead not only in destroying their own bushes but in assisting in the destruction of others. Patriotic nurserymen of Min- nesota destroyed over 598,000 barberry bushes in the spring of 1918, represen- ting a great financial loss. One nur- seryman in Iowa destroyed 50,000 valu- able purple-leaved bushes, and practi- cally all nurserymen have stopped propagating any harmful kinds of bar- berry. Unfortunately, the common barberry has begun to run wild in the grain- growing districts. It has commenced to establish itself along streams, in pastures, and along roadsides, where it is in a position to do its deadly work at close range. If this spread is not checked at once, we shall probably be growing barberries and black stem rust but very little wheat with com- paratively few years. Dig the bar- berry now, thus protecting the present grain crops and insuring those of the future. Barberry bushes and hedges in vil- lages and cities can damage distant grainfields. The rust is spread by the wind and can be blown long distances. City dwellers who have planted the common barberry can assist in protect- ing fields of wheat and preventing crop losses by removing their bushes. It has often been observed that barberry bushes in large cities spread rust, first to grasses near by and then onward to grainfields several miles distant. Execute this criminal bush wherever it is. because it often works secretly far from its victims, the grainfields and the grain growers. The mahonia, or Oregon grape is closely related to the barberry. It also may rust and should be destroyed. This bush has compound, hollylike leaves, which often are spine pointed. The berries are bluish. It is found wild from the Rocky Mountains west- ward and is cultivated somewhat in the eastern United States. 622 HORTICULTURE June 28, 1919 COMING EXHIBITIONS. Will secretaries please supply any omissions from this list and correct dates that have been altered: July 5-6, Boston, Mass. — Exhibition of sweet peas of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, Horticultural Hall, Boston, Mass. August 9-10, Boston, Mass. — Exhibi- tion of gladioli and phlox by Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, Horticultural Hall, Boston. September 9-11, Hartford, Conn. — Fall flower show of the Connecticut Horticultural Society. Alfred Dixon, secretary, Wethersfield, Conn. September 11-14, Boston, Mass. — Dahlia, fruit and vegetable exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, Horti- cultural Hall, Boston. September 16-17, Ardmore, Pa. — Ex- hibition of dahlias, outdoor cut flowers and vegetables of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust, secretary, 606 Finance Building, Phila- delphia. September 18-19, Providence, R. I. — Dahlia show of the Rhode Island Hor- ticultural Society. E. K. Thomas, sec- retary, Kingston, R. I. September 23-25, New York— Dahlia exhibition under the auspices of the American Institute of the City of New York and the American Dahlia Society at the Engineering Society building, 25-33 West 39th street. Wm. A. Engle- son, secretary board of managers, 322 West 23rd street, New York. Horticultural Books r»r Bale by HORTICII.TI'BE I'\ BLH1INS OO. Carytanthemoja MaanaL Bister D Smith W.M Tke ChrreanUiemDm. Herrlnf- too J» Commercial Carnatloa Coltere. Dick LM Ceramerelal Hum Cnltore. Holme* 1J« Ylolet Culture. 0»1 1 o w» j U» Greenhoaee ('onetmetlon. Tnft.. l.M gwoet Feae np te Date. Kerr... LN Plant PropacaUem, Uroenhonee aad Nereerr Praetlee. Kilm.. MS Plant rrunlni. Kalni LM Book of Garden Plan*. Hamblln. l.M Laadioan* Deeira. Hubbard *.*• The Art of Outdoor Boce Grow- ing. Tliomm •-** The Home Vegetable Garden. Kruhiu l.M Veretable Gardening". H. L. WatU Lit Pareone on The Bow LM Principle* of Florlonltnre. H. A. White Lit Foundation* of American Grape Culture. W union IjM Plant Material* of Decamtlre Garden In*. Treleaae l.M Arletoerat* *f the Garden. Wll- •*» ».M Bailer'* Cyclopedia of Hortlenl- rmre. • relume* NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only i Beauty , Special " Fancy and Ext ra ** " No. i and i nils. Russell. Hadley Killarney, Ward Radiance, Taft, Key Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations Catt f ey a* • • • Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies, Spec io sum Callas Iris Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Pansies ••*• Calendula Stocks Wallflowers Mignonette Sweet Peas ■ Marguerites Gardenias ■ Adiantum Gladioli Aaparatrus Plumoeus, & Spren ( 100 bunches) . list hit If Wm. Fkst Plfl Bt fill wdki. Juoe 21 ■ipHiil June 23 919 119 fO.OO to 31.00 15.00 10 3J.M ia.00 to 10.00 IO.OC 10 150c a.oo to 10.00 a.oo IC 8.0c 3.00 to 30.00 J. CO te 15.00 2.00 to 6.00 1.00 M 6.00 3.00 to 35.00 3.CO to 20.00 B.OO to 10.00 3.00 to 8.0c 3.00 to 8.00 1.00 10 3.«o so.oo to 50.00 35.00 to 135.0c 10.00 to to 12.00 15.00 to to JO.00 8.00 to 16.00 8.00 to 13. OO 4.00 to 6.00 x.oo to 3.00 s.oo to 6.00 fl.oo to 13.00 ■ .00 to 6.09 I. CO to 2.00 ■ 30 to 1 .00 .10 to 50 3.00 to ■ 5.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 6. co t.oo to 4.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 2.00 to 3.00 1.00 to 2.00 •73 to 2.00 1.00 to «. 00 x.oo to 2.00 •25 to 1.00 6,co to 2S.OO 5.00 to 25. 00 .73 to 1.25 ■ 50 to ■75 6.00 to a. co 4.00 to 6.00 15.00 to 30.00 15.00 to 25.00 WHOLESALE FLOWBR MARKETS - TRADE PRICES -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY BOSTON June 23 ST. LOUIS June 23 PH1LA. June 33 Roses Am Beauty, Special 25. co " " Fancy and Extra 12.00 " " No. 1 and culls 1.00 Russell, Hadlev 400 Killarney. Ward 2.00 Radience, Tait, Key 3.00 Ophelia. Sunburst 2.00 Carnations 1 .00 Cattleya- 3°'°° Lilies, Longiflorum 16.00 Lilies, Speciosum 1 8.00 C.illas 16.00 Iris 2-oo Lily of the Valley | 16.00 Snapdragon* ■•• 4.0a Pansies .85 Calendula j 1.00 Stocks I 1.00 Wallflowers ■ - 3.00 Mignonette ».oo Sweet Peas »5 Marguerites -**oo Gardenias 16.00 Adiantum i*oo Gladioli <6.oo Asparagus Plumosus. & Spren. ( 100 Bchs. ) 20.00 35.00 23. OO 6.00 I S.OO 6.00 I2.0O 8.00 2.00 75-oo 25.00 20.00 sc.oo 4.00 20.00 12.00 1.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1. 00 4.00 85.00 1.50 23.00 50.00 50.00 to 25.00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3-oo to 2.00 tO 2.00 to 50.00 10 so.oo to to 15.00 to 6.00 to 10.00 to 2.00 to to 2.00 to 5.00 to to 2.00 to .20 to 1.00 to to IO OO to 8. co to 25 OO to 60,00 40.CO 15.00 15-00 5*° 8.00 6.00 3.00 75.00 25.00 25.00 10.00 14. CO 4.00 3.00 8.00 4.00 •50 2.00 12.50 IO.OC 75.00 30.00 to 20. OO to 5.00 to 10.00 to 3.00 to 10. co to 3.00 to 4.00 ts 50. so tO 20.03 to to 2O.O0 tO 10.00 to 8.00 to S.oo to 5.00 2. OO -50 3.00 .50 .50 30. eo 1.03 8.cc 50.00 to to to to to 4S. 00 30.00 15.00 25.00 6.00 25.00 IOOO 6.00 75-oo 25.00 25.0O I 2. SO 10.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 •73 4.00 1. 00 •75 40.00 1-50 12.00 60.00 WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - TRADE PWCES -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Rose 1 Am. Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra. " '* No. 1 and culls.. . Russell, Hadlev Killarney. Ward , Radiance, Tait, Key Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Callas.. Iris • CINCINNATI June 23 CHICAGO June »3 BUFFALO June t3 PITTSBURC June 23 40.00 30.00 8.00 I 8.00 I 3.00 \ 6.0c I 5'°° 2.00 ; 60.00 13.00 . . Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Pansies Calendula Stocks Wallflowers Mignonette Sweet Peas Marguerites Gardenias Adiantum Gladioli Asparagus P!u. & Spren. (100 Bhs.) ir. 00 6.00 6.00 8.00 1.00 a.oo 4. CO 50.00 35.00 20.00 13.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 3.00 75.00 SO. CO 15.00 8, co 8.00 10.00 1.50 3.00 6.00 •75 6.00 25.00 6 CO 8 00 1 00 3 00 50.00 35.00 12.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 60.00 15.00 12 OO I 5. CO 5-O0 IO.OO • SO 3.00 6.00 I. OO 6.00 I. OO I. OO I5.OO I. OO 5.00 50.00 60.OO 40.00 I 15.OO 3O.OO I5.00 25.00 15.00 12.00 60.00 20,00 18.00 20.00 3. o 20.00 1. 00 5. CO 12.00 2 OO 8.00 a. 50 j 2.00 25.00 , 1.25 12.00 '■ 100.00 30.00 20.00 3.00 6. co 3.00 3. CO 1. 00 2.00 7*3.00 15.00 6.00 1 5.00 3.00 8.00 a.oo ■ 50 I. CO a.oo a.oo 5° .50 ■ 5.00 «'S° 8.00 35.00 40.00 30.00 10. co xc.co 8.00 10.00 2 5* 3.OO 85.OO 20.00 IO.OO ao.oo 5.00 10. CO 3.00 1. 00 3.00 5.00 5.CO I.JD I. OO 20.00 a.oo 10.00 50.00 42.00 to 18.00 to 10 00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to ICO. 00 to 20.00 tc to 20.00 to 4. co to 10.00 to I .00 to 4.00 to 2. CO tO 50.00 25.0c 15.00 20.00 12.00 12.00 12. OO 10.00 125.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 6.00 12.00 1.50 6.00 4.00 3.00 .75 a.oo 1.50 6,00 60.00 4 00 I 1 0 3 00 2.00 12.00 75.OO June 28, 1919 GULF CYPRESS * Greenhouse Materials Pecky Cypress Bench Lumber GLASS GULF CYPRESS HOT BED SASH ALL KINDS AND SIZES Unglazed $0.85 up Glazed 2.05 .up THE ONLY PERFECT LIQUID PUTTY MACHINE Will last a lifetime, SI. 25 each "SEAL TIGHT LIQUID PUTTY" will not harden, crack or peel off. $1.35 per gallon In 10 gallon lots. $1.40 per single gallon. Non-Kink Woven In any length (one piece) with couplings, 15c. per foot. Un- equalled at any price. I HOSE VALVE All brass except the hand wheel. Has a removable leather disk which Is easily replaced to keep water tight. Stuffing box prevents leaks at stem. BOILERS METROPOLITAN Patented Very best green house boiler of its size. Will do more work than any other. Comes in all sizes. Quickest act- ing— almost instan- taneous. Offered at our old prices. Or- der at once. II OKT1 CULTURE 65 CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in thi» Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net Metropolitan Material C?) 1297-1325 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. THE DEUTZIAS. The climate of eastern Massachu- setts is too severe for the successful cultivation of many of the handsomest of these plants which flower much bet- ter in the middle states and in Roch- ester, New York, than they do in the Arboretum. The mild winter has fa- vored them, however, and several of the Chinese species have been flower- ing here in a way which shows what valuable garden plants they may be when climatic conditions suit them. ASTERS Asters, Queen of the Market, Vick's Royal and Henderson's Invincible, in white, shell pink, rose pink, lavender and purple; strong plants, $0.00 per 1,000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. BULBS C KEUR A SON8, HILLBGOM, Holland. Rulba of all deaeripttona. Write for price*. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St CANNA8 For the best Up-to-Date Cannas, get new price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Grove. Pa. CARNATION 8TAPLB8 Split carnation* quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plllsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 36c: 3000 for $L00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBtJRY, Galesburg, I1L CELERY PLANTS Celery Plants, Easy Blanching; now grown exclusively by 90% of Kalamazoo growers in place of Golden Self Blanching. Strong plants, ready for the field ; $2.25 per l.Oiin ;'$i;.00 for 3,000. Cash. BRILL CEL- ERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mri. Frederick GrlnnelL $10.00 per clump. Cain with order. JOHN P. ROONBY, New Bedford, Mass New Paeony Dahlia— John Wanamaker, Neweat, Handaomeet, Beit New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big itock of beBt cut- flower yarletlea. Send lilt of want* to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS. Berlin, N. J. The Deutzia which has proved perfect- ly hardy in the Arboretum in nearly thirty years of trial, the North China D. parviflora, is not one of the hand- somest species, but crossed with the Japanese D. gracilis it has produced D. Lemoinei which has inherited much of the hardiness of its Chinese parent and proved to be an excellent garden plant here. It is a shrub sometimes five or six feet tall and broad, which every year about the middle of June covers itself with large clusers of pure white flowers. There are several smaller and more compact forms of this hybrid in the collection and they are all good garden plants. Another Chinese Deutzia, D. hypoglauca, is a handsomer plant than D. parviflor; and. judging by its behavior in the Arboretum during the last three years, it is equally hardy. Another Chinese species, D. grandiflora, is the first of the genus to bloom here. It is a dwarf plant with large flowers in from one to three-flowered clusters. Al- though known to botanists since 1832, it has only recently found its way into gardens through the agency of the Arboretum. Several Chinese species which have been injured in previous winters have been covered with GOLD FISH Gold flan, aquarium plant*, snail*, cas- tles, (lobes, aquarium, fish goods, nets, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT, Breeder, 481B D St., Olney. Philadelphia. 1'u. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price liat. KENTIAS Kentia Belmorenan — Averaging 3 ami 4 leaves, good strong plants out of 2Vi-lnch pots at $15 per 100— larger quantities on application. J. H. FIESSER, 711-741 Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. PBONIBS Peonle*. The world'* greatest collection, 1200 *ort*. Send for Hat. C. BET8CHER, Canal Dover, O. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum mo**, orchid peat and orchid baskets alwaya on band. LAGER & HURRBLL, Summit N. J. 7INBS Flowering and Foliage Vines, cbalc* collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tab grown for Immediate effect; also Climbing Roaea. J. H. TROY Mount HlaaarUk N»r- aery. New RocheUo, N. T. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. flowers this summer and, if they could be depended on to flower as well every year, would be important additions to New England gardens. Among thes Chinese species which have flowered here abundantly for the first time are D. globosa, D. Wilsonii, D. discolor, D. discolor major and D. longifolia. The last in one of its forms has been cov- ered with large loose clusters of pale pink flowers and proves to be the handsomest of the new Chinese spe- cies, although D. globosa with its erect stems thickly covered toward the ends with clusters of pure white flowers has been almost as attractive. NATIVE AZALEAS. As the flowers of the yellow-flowered Appalachian Azalea (R. calendulace- um) begin to fade the first of those of Azalea arborescens open. This is a handsome plant, and the beauty of the pure white fragrant flowers is in- creased by the bright red color of the long filaments and style. This is also an Appalachian plant, and sometimes at an elevation of about 5,000 feet cov- ers with dense thickets only a few feet high and sometimes an acre in extent the treeless summits of Blue Ridge Mountains, and in their shel- tered valleys sometimes grows into great arborescent bushes twenty feet tall and so justifies its name. 624 HORTICULTURE June 28, 1919 THE BOILER OF Unequalled Fuel Economy Kri>i-.i-li<-ll Bollera, the best by test since 1879. Forty years' experience. THE QUALITY PLACE OF BOSTON Regarding the Kroeschell, it is the best we have ever had and satisfac- tory beyond our expectations. It heats up especially quick and has saved us considerably already in the price of fuel. When we are in need of another boiler we will give the Kroeschell the first consideration. (Signed) WM. W. EDGAR CO., WAVERLEY, MASS. No Masonry — No Tubes TCBFXESS IlOILElt Kroeschell Bros. Co., 466 W. 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