iw-f**? * « fs \ «< * \ .. h*^\ ^ -^ w >% . v>~ , > **% ?w~ yx &#o #^r fern ^T - >*** „' BV'T? :. ,'!'J'P!f''?- "* V -% * l****? arv VOL. IV. NO. 1 SUPPLEMENT TO JULY 7, 1906 HORTICULTURE INDEX TO VOL III Illustrated articles are marked with a* LIBRARY NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN A Page Acacias 550 "Aehimenes . . 95 "Adiantum cuneatum.. .. 187 — *Edgarii 585 After Adjournment. .. .13, 39, 67, 99, 221, 489, 647, 679. Alfalfa seed, Cleaning dodder- infested ■ 521 All received in one day's mail.... 763 American Carnation Society: — — Preliminary Program 14, 10 — Boston meeting, The 68 — *Exhibition in Boston 90 — Story of the Boston meeting... 100 — President's address 100 — *Peter Fisher 100 — Secretary's report 102 — Treasurer's report 102 — Carnation Breeding L02 — Carnations from a retailer's standpoint 104 —List of awards mi. 105 — The closing session 105 — The banquet 105 — *President-elect J. H. Dunlop... 121 — A correction 131 — Carnations in the Rocky Moun- tains 134 — "Carnations from a wholesaler's point of view 137 — Secretary Heir's impressions of Boston meeting 190 — Toronto prospects 399 — Carnations registered 68, 618 American Institute of New York. 37 American Pa?ony Society 680 — Annual meeting 737 American Association of Park Su- perintendents 680, 766 American Rose Society: — — Schedule of prizes mailed 132 — Annual -report issued 165 — Preliminary program 286, 32 1 — *J. P. Huss 324 — *S. S. Pennock 324 — * Alexander Montgomery 326 — *Views of exhibition 389 — Exhibition at Boston 400 — *Robert Simpson 400 — *Queen Beatrice , 401 — List of awards 401 — Annual meeting 102 — President's address 402 — Secretary's report 403 — Treasurer's report 404 — *Benjamin Hammond 403 — The mail order trade 404 — *P. J. Lynch 404 — The deterioration of forcing roses 405 — *Group of Rambler roses 405 — Election of" officers (06 — The banquet . 406 — Some of the toastmaster's re- marks 1117 — Rose growing for cut flowers... 445 Page American Rose Society: — (Continued) — Soluble fertilizers 447 —♦Dudley M. Pray 447 — The retailer's part in the intro- duction of new roses 44S — *George Asmus 449 American Seed Trade Association 39, 708 American Association of Nurserj men 586 ♦Amaryllis, hybrid 581 * Amherst Agricultural College, senior class : . 649 Aphis, black . . . 731 *Arbutns, Trailing 637 Asparagus, Two valuable species. 281 Astilbe Davidi 251 Azaleas M21 B Baltimore, Gardeners' Club of.... 327 — Progress in 561 Bean pod. Out of the 67 *Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. . . 99 —Tuberous-rooted 159 — Gloire de Sceaux. . .317 Birds. Protect the. . .. 323 *Bisset, Peter 287 Boilers and heating. Hints on.... 733 Book review 71. 365 Boronias is:, Boston, Gardeners' and Florists Club of 14, 68, 165, 189, 222. 324, 327, 367, til. 522, 555, 648, 708, 766. — "Visiting W. \V. Edgar Co 444 —"Banquet of 573 Boston's great park system 649 Bouvardias 654 Bowlers enjoy themselves 199 Breitmeyer, Phil., appointed Park Commissioner r.21 Brookline estate. A 228 Browallia speciosa major 65 Brandegee, E. 14., Estate of. .. 228 Buddleias 441 Buffalo Florists' Club 252 Burbank creations. The 138 Business changes. .13. 39, 73, 113, 169, 195, 261. 295, 327, 368. 415, 454, 199, 522, 563, 590, 657, 681, 713, 741, 771. Butterfield, K. 1 99, *131 British Horticulture. .36, 160, 1S4, 281, 316, 440. 486, *548, 614, 677, 732, S15. Page Calathea (Maranta) zebrina.*605, 613 1 tarnations: — — "Robert Craig, House of 1 — "Aurora 7 —Aristocrat 43, "139 — "A modern house. 53 — Going to sleep 61 — Winsor 70, '103, *135 —Helen i\l. Gould. ... ."103. *135 — "Bench of 73 — "Imperial 75 —"John E. Haines 75 — New, at Cottage Gardens 77 Elsa Struss 101 103 103 103 103 107 134 139 1H4 253 "Campanula carpathica 215 Canners' Association, National.... 193 California and its climate. Impres- sions of 140. 192 — Reforesting the mountains. . . . 237 —Notes 13, 131, 191, 229, 258, 29.",. ::tx. 497. :,24 — *No. 135-02 — "White Enchant 1, —"No. 9-03 — "Jessica New. of H. Weber & Sons — In the. Rocky Mountains. — Of the future — Impressions of new —Of today, The —Breeding 255 — Blooms and cuttings, the selling and packing of 370 —The 455 — Notes 457 Catalogs received ... 15, 42, 74, 108, 150, 193, 227, 269, 290 340, 374, 459, 505, 623, 657, 713. Cattleya: — — "Lancastriense 63 — Laelio-Erotion *63, 97 Citrina ■ 760 — "Warscewiczii 397 — "Kinkora 619 — Schrcederae Hercules "669, 675 Chrysanthemums. New 257 — For exhibition 283 — House of at Morton F. Plant's. 193 Chi, ago Florists' Club. ...40, 324, 737. 818. — Horticultural Society of 367 — Wholesalers' Association 367 "Cerasus Japonica pendula rosea. 363 "Chionanthus vlrginicus 813 Cincinnati: — — Holiday report 17 — "Park Notes 74 —Florists' Society 189, 325, 767 "Cineraria grandiflora. Improved types of 615 City life 585 "Civic improvement through priv- ate enterprise 555 Cla.ss. Outdoor .556 "Clematis Davidiana 485 Cleveland Florists' Club 189, 2S6 Club and Society Notes 14. 69,. Ill, 133, 167, 189, 231, 254, 291, ',27. 368, It:,. 191, 522, 618, 648. 681. 708. 767. 818 Cocas Weddelliana 11 "Coelogyne cristata Columbines, The 704 horticulture: Page Columbus Florists' Club 252 325, 367, 444, 4!'H. .".54. 6S0, 766. 818. Cucumber forcing 580 Cyaniding device, A 505, ".49 Cyclamen: — — *Low's salmon 127 -Culture of the 551 \ Cypress, Japanese 21G *Cypripedium caudatum 439 D Daffodils. The coming of the 443 *Dendrobium Dominianum 453 — *nobile 731 — *Wardianum and superbum Dearii 547 — Spring flowering 547 Des Moines Florists' Club 223 Deterioration of varieties 484 Detroit Florists' Club 326, 399, 490. 555, 681. Dimmock. Alfred 72 Do varieties deteriorate... 97, 249. 396 Dracaenas (Cordyline) 7, 95 *Dunlop, J. H 121 E *Easter. 1906 425 —Plants in New York market. ... 449 — Trade, Seasonable preparations for 453 —Plants 163 — Market reports 528, 531,569 Echoes from England. .. 7, 62, 39.".. 645 Editorial: — —Optimistic violet growers; Pro- tection for tender plants in transit; The value of local ex- hibitions; Intrinsic value of the modern carnation; Of interest to the nursery trade; Improving packing methods; settling dis- putes 12 —Look out for fires; Ladies' night; Mutual obligations of wholesaler and retailer; Good wishes for the carnation men; The death of Samuel B. Parsons 38 — Sports versus seedlings; Bur- bank and his critics; Knowing why and wherefore; Poinsettias after cutting; Increase the duty on nursery stock 66 — Address inquiries to our office; Hasty conclusions and cold facts; The new schedule of the Mass. Horticultural Society 98 —Boston and her visitors; Effects of the mild weather; The com- ing Rose Show; The farmer and the forest; Advancing the car- nation's interests; Where the small exhibitor stands 130 — Our supplement; Let us hear from you; The festive board and the fraternal spirit; The com- ing exhibition of roses; The commercial value of the exhibi- tion; The florists' club and the retail dealer 164 — Nicotiana Sanderae in winter; Two varieties of hybridizers; The rose show will be a notable event; The return to nature; Forcing the lilac; Vicissitudes of the novelty list 186 — Making good our promise; The axe following the moth pests; Antagonizing the Agricultural College; Excluding worthless varieties from the exhibition table 220 — "The most unkindest cut of all;" For the advancement of the rose; A course of study in landscape work; Plant retro- gression and the plant breeder.. 250 — Our rose number next week; Our frontispiece; Humbugs abroad; Florists' working hours; The Dayton outlook; American carnations winning recognition in England. 284 — Our supplement; Meeting of American Rose Society; The free seed abuse; The Queen of Flowers; An outdoor exhibition at Dayton; The proposed national flower show 322 — What the Rose Number did; Better protection for the trees: Dayton's outdoor exhibtion; Boston greets the rosarians; Opportunities in landscape work; The florists' interest in hardy material 364 — Lengthening the rose list; Ex- plaining the absence of the small exhibitor; The financial problem in the societies; The fertile florist and the pliant press; The green carnation: Some of the surprises at Boston. 398 —Easter greeting; For the Easter growers; The advantage of visit- ing; The indispensable whole- sale florist: Mahomet goes to the mountain 442 — Ready for the next crop; Of interest to rose growers; Spare the native flowers; Back to the country life: The right spirit in emulation 488 — Popularity of the cactus dahlia: The backyard beautiful, on paper; Intelligent help needed in nursery and greenhouse; The day of reckoning 520 — Attractions of the fern garden; San Francisco's distress; Build- ing up the club; Gardens for the multitude 552 —Cactus dahlia the Pilot; A re- flection on the seed trade; San Francisco's parks her best asset; Extending the commercial cut flower list; An ominous advance in express rates 584 —A fair field for all; Get ready for Dayton; Bedding plant prospects; Concerning the dis- semination of wholesale prices; Fighting the moths 616 — Decoration Day; To investigate injurious insects; An instance of short-sightedness; Some pecu- liar results of the past winter.. 646 — The cut flower trade and the Greek; Two important measures; A promising outlook for the gardener; Some Park attrac- tions of the week 678 — Prosperity in the nursery trade; The great floral holiday; The peony; The Boston gardeners are admonished 706 — The coming peony show; Our advertisers have prospered; Rhododendrons; The menace of insects; Judges' problems 725 — The United States Express trou- ble: Where the Society of Amer- ican Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists leads; The high art of arangement 762 — The close of a profitable year; Planning for next year; The store window in summer; About formal gardening 816 Page Eel worms or nematodes 320 Eelworm Question. The 438 Elberon Horticultural Society.. 37, 106, 223, 291, 680. England. Spring flowers in 645 Eucharis 320 Evergreens, Moving large 441 Exhibition groups 161 —International 228 Exhibitor's grievance, An 439. 553 *Far Hills, Dayton, 0., A spira?a border at 541 Farms. Abandoned and their capa- bilities 620 Ferns for everyday use *35, *159 — *Ai lostirhum and Platycerium. 483 — *Filmy 759 — *Tree, at home, The *273, 280 — *About abnormal 611 Fertilizer, New 537 Fire record 72, 145. 199, 348, 385, 408, 683. Fisher. A word from President. . . 163 Florists' window in winter, A.... 338 Flowers, Hardy 260 Flower market reports.. 21, 45, 79, 113. 145, 169, 199, 231, 263, 295, 330, 335, 379, 385, 415, 465, 471, 499, 505, 563, 595, 627, 659, 687, 715. 743. 749, 771, 823. *Forsythia suspensa 643 Frontispiece, Our 10, 35 *Fruits. Dwarf 515 Fuchsias at the Philadelphia show 487 Garden, An old English 9 —Hybrids 9 — Decoration 133 Gardeners, Movements of 368 Ginger jar, Out of the 647 Glass situation, The 421,471 Gladiolus, The 590 Grapevines under glass 64 — *The Bertrand 65 — *The Lincepina 251 Greenhouses building and pro- jected 15, S4, 113, 150, 191, 238 269, 301, 348, 385, 472, 505, 537, 569, 590, 633, 721, 749, 777. 829. — Heating and boilers 204 — Perfection of building 301 — Heating, A vacuum system in.. 471, 587 — Building, The latest improve- ments in 601, 633 H *Ha?manthus 283 Hartford Florists' Club 324,522 *Hauswirth, P. J 41 Hole's, Dean, tribute to the rose.. 323 Holiday reports. Belated 43,113 Holly-Castle trip 131 Horticulture a business-getter. ... 67 *Huebner, Paul 289 Huntington Horticultural and Ag- ricultural Society 325 Hva. inths, Field of, in bloom.... *726, 732 Hybridizing, The real inwardness of 516 l Ideal country home for the man of modest income, The 16 Illinois State Florists' Association 325 horticulture: Page Increase in business, An 39 Indiana, State Florists' Association of 133, 189 Incorporated 3S5, 559, 5S9. 623, 707, 735, 769. Innate tendency of life toward perfection, The 318 *Inseet, A troublesome 64 — More about 129 — Two injurious grape 813 In the woods in May 647 *Iris Garden, An 153 J Judges, Inconsistency of 707 — Problems 735 Johnson & Stokes part company.. 713 K Kentucky Society of Florists. . .69, 252 *Lachenalias 55U *Laelio-cattleya Erotion 63 Landscape work, Instruction in 365, 7:::: Larceny of colic 505 Lathyrus pubescens 485 Lenox Horticultural Society ... .41, 106, 167, 223, 287, 490, 618. Library notes 224 Lilac de Marley, Forcing for cut flowers 192 — Forcing for the holidays 368 Liliuni Brownii 760 *Longiflorum, A house of 477 Longworth-Roosevelt bridal bou- quet *219, 221 M N Page Madison Gardeners' and Florists' Club Magnolias — Watsoni Makes the whole world kin Maple, Forcing the variegated.... *Marica Northiana Masdevalias Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety 40, 68, 133. 324, 618, 708, 736, 818. — 1906 schedule of prizes — Program of exhibition — *Part of spring exhibition — Spring exhibition — Awards McKinley Day Mechanical watering for green- houses 327, — More about 443, — A proposition — A suggestion — Approved — Satisfactory — Explained — An echo from — Likes — Uncle John on — And outdoor roses Mignonette Missouri State Horticultural So- ciety Montreal notes Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society.... 223, 367, 554, *Mosbaek, Ludvig, Establishment of Moth, codlin, To exterminate the. . — Pests, Those ♦Murray. Samuel My Maryland, Endorsement for... 40 515 761 553 285 613 63 68 188 445 400 402 360 r.r.ii 494 494 521 521 556 ;,v, 585 617 617 191 737 197 648 621 323 486 192 163 Nassau County Horticultural So- ciety 39, 132, 252, 326, 490 National Council of Horticulture 222, 367 — Nut Growers' Association 40 Nature's teaching 96 *Nephrolepis Piersoni 761 New Bedford Horticultural Societv 37, 69, 1S8, 368, 491, 648 767 . New Castle Florists' Club 41 New Hampshire Horticultural So- ciety 106 New Haven County Horticultural Society 40, 106, 18S, 252. 368 New Jersey Fluricultural Society 37, 164, 2S7, 490, 618, 736. New London County Horticultural Society 586, 648 Newport: — Horticultural Society. . . .41, 1 32, 165, 223, 287, 367, 554, 708, 766, 818 —Notes 163, 223, 368 — Personals 39 — Greenhouses at Ochre Court.... 494 — Easter prospects at 505 News notes 13. 75, 113, 145, 163, 195, 237, 269. 289, 330, 368, 409, 454, 495, 522, 560, 590, 624, 627, 649, 682, 684, 707, 738, 741, 763, 819. New Year's reverie 1" New York Florists' Club. ..40, 188, 326, 490, 618, 648, 737, 766. ■ — Resolutions 69 — Annual dinner 164, 1SS New York: — Agricultural experiment station bulletin 525 — Horticultural societv of 555, 680, 730 Nitrogen in dead leaves 237 North Shore Horticultural Society 37, 222 Notes, short, from abroad 221 *Nurseries F. R. Pierson Co 353 *Nursery, A Model 372 *Oak, Moving a large 15 Odontoglossums 128 — *crispum 809 — *crispum Pittianum 561 Old fogies 443 Old problem in a new dress, An.. 684 Omaha. Florists' Club 106,223 *Oncidium crispum 396 — Pseudo-bulbless 615 Ornamentals, Pruning 96, 183 Orchids, Syringing 251 —Cool 814 ♦Outdoor art and craft 523 Obituaries: Barron. John 679 Barry, John E 189 Beck, Charles 399 Bartels. Hans 650 Beebe, H. C 332 Beebe, Jesse 285 Berg, Paul T 560 Blair, John C 585 Brady, C. E 365 Boulon, Ferdinand 332 Budlong, J. A *131, 99 ♦Burbidge, Fred. W. T 74 Chase, Col. M. V. B 13 Clark, James 332 Coke, James 521 Cook. Anthony 600 Coffin, W. A 650 Craig. Mrs 187 Chabanne, Gabriel 817 DeVoy, Thomas 491 Page Obituaries:— (Continued i Dobbs, Frank W 163 Daly, James 777 Ellwanger, George H 585 Emslie. Charles R 187 Fierens. E. C. M 163 Finn, Perry 365 Fleck, G. A 399 Frame, Paynter 99 Gardiner, J. C 332 *Grimmer, Charles P 650 Gray, David 735 Hartwell, Samuel 254 Hostetter, Abraham 585 Kerchove, Oswald de 521,560 Kelley, John 707 *Kift, Joseph, Sr 37 Kitchenmeister, Edward 365 Knott, Henry 332 Kunzman, C. H 735 Lang, Louis 13 Livingston. W. J 449 Lyon, Harvey 131 Ah Dougall. John 560 Mellen, Thomas C 13 Meulenaere. M. de 163 Nixon, Andrew 491 Norman, George 332 Norton, Mrs. M. H 707 O'Donnell, Michael 285 Parker, Chas. E 707 Parker, C. H 491 ♦Parsons, Samuel B 37 Patterson, Peter 285 Pearce, William 585 Pierce, William T 285 Pouyal, Alfred 228 ♦Reck, John 131 Rennison, J. C 332 Rhotert. August 491 Riedel. Henry E 449 Ritter, Henry E 2W- 332 Rogers, Mrs. A. L 365 Rolker, Hermann 735 Ross, A. J 679 Rowden, George H 679 Schray, William 679 Shedaker, W. N 99 Smith. F. B 707 Ware. Benjamin P 187 Washburn, W. H 13 Watson, William R 679 Wood, Mrs. A. D 163 P Pacific Coast notes 39, 79 Pagoscope, The 624 Parasites, An exciting hunt for insect 236 Park woodlands and plantations.. 829 Pasadena Gardeners' Associa- tion 69, 189, 587 —Flower Show 522 Patents, List of 15, 113,150, 194, 238, 269, 301, 348, 385, 408, 471. 569, 633, 721, 777. Peas, sweet, winter-flowering.161, ^247 — New sweet 247 —Garden, culture of 438 Pennisetum macrophyllum atro- purpureum 285 Peony: — ♦Festiva Maxima 697 —Notes 708 — Field notes on 739 — Some good 763 —♦La Tulipe 764 — *Mme. Calot 764 — ♦Giganthea 764 — ♦Pulcherima 764 ■ — ♦Couronne d'Or 765 —♦Henri Murger 765 —A list 817 Perfumed fragments 323 H O RT1 CU LT URL Page Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety 7:17 Pea i mal 13, 39, '17. 99, 131, 192. 251, 285, 323, 365, ii.;. 489, 521, 553, 585, 681, 707, 741, 763. Perfection or degeneracy. Ten- dency towards 2-19. 318 Phaius grandifolius 439 Phalaenopsis *279 —♦House of 619 Phil. G. C. Watson pays his re- spects to 70 Philadelphia: — —Notes 39, 79, 169, 197, 228, 261 291, 338, 374, 496, 531, 593, 625, 650, 683, 708, 738, 769, 829 — County Farmers' Institute 68 — Notable event. A 113 —Florists' Club of 132, 167, 252, 286, 399, 586, 650, 736. — "Seedsman 740 —Spring show 399. 444, 487 — Spring feeling breaks out in.... 649 —Peony night at 680 — Outdoor Rose show, at 767 •Pierson, F. R . 372 *Pinus Austriaea 361 Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists' and Gardeners' Club 14. 188, JsT. 444, 618. *Plant. Morton F. mansion 509 Plants: — - ■Notes on herbaceous 215 — Notes on hardy 817 — Some new • 217 —Notes 327 — And bulbs most in demand for Easter trade 452 — Breeding. Theories and facts in. 676 Pollination 129 Postal Progress League 132 Practical help. A 11 Primulas •••■ 487 — Stellata *177, 184 — *Obconica grandiiiora 437 Providence Gardeners' and Flor- ists' Club 69 Publications received. .. .187, 491, 559, 649, 683, 737, 769. Q Quebec 13:; *Railroad gardening *Railroad station, How this was improved *Reasoner Brothers' exhibit Red spider 64, Rehmannia angulata Hemsl Rhode Island Horticultural So- ciety Rhododendrons, specimen hardy hybrid — Fragrant issima *753, Rhubarb, Forcing. . . ... *Ritter. H. H "Rock garden. The Rockeries and rock gardens.. Rocky Point Estate. A Ruses: — — Propagating; American Beauties in particular 2.88 526 71 129 647 554 370 761 Page — *Queen Beatrice 72 — Stock, cultivation and care of young 128 — Marechal Niel 187 — '.Madonna 305 — *Some Cook 315 —New 315 — Hybridization, Interesting re- sults in 317 — *Schneewittchen . . 319 — Ten best climbing 323 —The 328 — *Wellesley 328 — *Hill Seedling. Al 329 — "American Beauty at Scar- borough, N. Y 329 — Red and dark red hybrid teas.. 329 — *Frau Karl Druschki 456 — State flower of schools of New York 519 — Wichuraiana hybrids 763 Roses; a paper by Benj. Dorrance. 492 *Rodgers, J. W 74 Royal Horticultural Society schedule 22:: *Ruellia macrantha IS:; 69 579 703 237 61 St. Louis Florists' Club 69. 189, San Francisco Notes 365, 408, 454, 593, 619, 650, 715, 738. San Jose Scale Saraeenia hybrids School grounds, Ornamental — Garden institute "Seillas Seed Trade 39, 108, 258, 290, 374, 159, 559, 591, 712. 768, S20. — Conrad Appel's report 108, —Test of 1905 novelties 193, — Grasses for pasture and forage.. — Seedsmen at Washington — Wanting pie and penny too — Philadelphia note — Seedsmen's standpoint. The — "Separation Seedlings, Damping off of Slippery account, A Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists: — New directors of — *F. H. Traendly — *P. J. Hauswirth — *H. H. Ritter — Notice of executive board meet- ing — Paeon y committee — A Dayton symposium — Notice of outdoor trade display. . — Executive board meeting -"Executive committee at Dayton —Badge book 190, — Outdoor exhibition at Dayton 490, — Vice-presidents appointed —-The trade exhibit — "Diagram of exhibition hall — Prize essays — Back reports wanted Department of plant registration 106, 189, 223, 291, 366, 444. 522, 554, 587, 618, 736 Society ot French Gardeners in London 325 763 649 292 556 675 Til 227 227 340 340 340 617 644 317 625 41 41 41 69 1 65 188 286 340 366 4:, 4 648 680 587 648 680 736 818 189 Page Souvenir. A handy 71 J "Spraying demonstrations at Am- herst 679 "Spruce and willow. Fertilization of 709 "Stock, Beauty of Nice 471 "Streptocarpus Wendlandii 395 Strobilanthes anisophyllus. . ."241, 248 *Sub-tropical bed at Botanic Gar- dens, Washington 29 "Succulents, House of 209 Supplement, Nigella. Miss Jekyl.. 70 —Our Colored .98, 582 Symbiosis and its relation to hor- ticulture 362 Tarrytown Horticultural Societj 40. 132, 164, 287, 586 They make an error 99 Thunias 583 Toledo Florists' Club 252, 399 —Notes 489 — Enterprise 707 — Prepares for the convention.... 740 Tomatoes, Forcing 282 — Tip rot 643 Trachelospermum jasminoides. . . . 7u.7, "Traendly, F. H 41 Transplanting notes 285 Trees: — Fruit, in pots 11 — "Dwarf peach 703 — American, in Europe 127 And shrubs in England and Scotland. Coniferous 359 — "Preservation of ornamental . . . 517 — And shrubs. Flowering 652 Twin cities, Notes from 587 U Useful article. A 74:t V Vegetable growing 227 Vines, American, shut out 493 — Ornamental 549 W Washington, Florists' Club of.... 132. 189, "287 Washington State Horticultural Society 106 "Weber, Charles 137 What they say of us. .221, 251, 285, 323 Wholesome chestnuts 13, 99, 1ST. L'.'.l :'v,. 3M9. 4S9, 553, 617, 647, 707, 735, 763, 817. Worcester County Horticultural Society 14, 325 COLORED PLATES ISSUED WITH VOLUME III. Nigella Miss Jekyll; Tuberous- rooted begonias; Sweet pea Henry Eekford; Rose J. B. Clark; Buddleia variabilis magnifica; Gladiolus King of Gladioli: Cactus dahlia The Pilot; New double blue lobelia; The logan- berry; Rosea sericea var. pteracantha; Lilium Brownii. |#>u *♦ * ♦Jilt ♦ * OS I House ob Carnation Robert Craig A1 Cottage Gardens evoreato th&^ FlORISTrPlMMMAN, 10MCAPE Garden Ei \Jfmdred /pferejf's. m -? -Palfltxsne gfl7 / t MaaJlffiTf^e. BoJton, Mass. di/bscr/pf/on, $1.00 \ HORTICULTURE January 6, 1906 tt/uy%iyvyytivy%/yvyvyvyvy*iyy^'Mfv*/vyvyvyvyvvu*i/y%/yvy%/y%n/*n0%0yv*i wwwvwmwwmawwvwivxw We are making no ABSURD CLAIMS for the NEW CARNATION ROBERT CRAIG But are DELIVERING the FULL QUOTA OF CUTTINGS on ALL our CONTRACTS from now on. The most profitable Scarlet Carnation is in FULL CROP during the HOLIDAYS. Scarlet Carnations blooming in November and Early Spring and failing to produce abundant Christmas crops are not the most profitable for the commercial worker. ROBERT CR..AIG produces a maximum crop of immense long stemmed blooms at Christmas ^^ that sell at higher prices than any other Scarlet Carnation yet ottered on the market. It conmences blooming in September and continues in steady crop till July aud will produce A Larger Christmas Crop than any other Scarlet Carnation and equal the production of any other Scarlet variety, bloom for bloom, throughout the season. It has regularly defeated all other Scarlet Carnations at the leading flower shows during the past two years wherever it has been staged. In proof of the value of ROKEHT CRAIG read the following unparalleled Record of premiums won : AT PHILADELPHIA i. 2. 3. 4. Silver Cup. for best Am- erican Seedling extant in 1904. vim. prize in 1905. J. Hartmau Kuhn Prize ' in 1901. Same prize in 1905. AT CHICAGO 5. G. 7. 8. 9. Lawson Silver Medal for 1905. Society American Flor- ists' Silver Medal for 1905. First for best 100 blooms Scarlet Seedling. 1905. First for best 20 blooms Scarlet Seedling. 1905. American Carnation So- ciety's First class Cer- tificate of Merit. 1905. AT KANSAS CITY 10 11 Gold Medal for best Seedling Car n a t i 0 n, 1905. Best 2(i blooms any Scar- let, 1905. AT WORLD'S FAIR, ST. LOUIS 12 Silver Medal (special). 13. Best 100 blooms any Scar- let, 1905. AT NEW YORK 14. Special Premium, Ameri- can Institute. 15. 16. Two First Premiums, 1905. - 17. First as best Scarlet at Tarrytown, N. Y., 1905. IS. First as best Scarlet at New Haven, Conn., 1905. 19. First as best Scarlet at Boston, Mass., 1905. 20. First as best Scarlet at Milwaukee, Wis., 1905. 21 First as best Scarlet at Providence, E. I., 1905. Besides Numerous Certificates oi Merit and Special Mentions Carnation Robert Craig. Single Bloom It produces the largest bloom, strongest stem, most vigorous and healthy habit of any Scarlet Carnation extant. There will be NO FLUNK in DELIVERING ROBERT CRAIU ON TIME and you will receive your cuttings as promised provided you place your orders in season. DELIVERY HAS ALREADY COMMENCED Anyone doubtina what we claim is cordially invited to call and Inspect it growing upon our premises Cottage Gardens Co. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. QUEENS, L. I., N. Y. JOLIRT, ILL. January 6, 1906 HORTICULTURE MY MARYLAND Announcement To the Trade: We, The H. Weber & Sons Co. of Oakland, Md., respectfully announce that The E. G. Hill Co. of Richmond, Ind., have withdrawn from the contract made with us last Spring whereby they would have jointly with us, disseminated our new' white carnation, My Maryland. The variety has been on trial at Richmond, (3,cco plants), Brooklyn, (300 plants) Philadelphia, (icoo plants) and Toronto (1000 plants). Reports from the first two named places characterize the variety as being practically worthless, while from Toronto and Phila- delphia favorable reports indicate that the variety is bearing out our claims for it. Our own stock at Oakland is in elegant shape. An extremely wet Summer necessitated the holding of stock in a semi-dormant condition after being housed Aug. 15th to Sept. 1st, thus making stock too late for the Fall shows. Since Dec. 1st we have been cutting grand blooms, and to prove our claims for the variety we invite all interested to ccme to Oakland and look it over. While it is a source of regret to us that the variety has not proven satisfactory in all places tried, we are satisfied that it will prove our claims for it in at least some places besides our own. We therefore announce that we will disseminate My Maryland as per our advertisements, but before shipping any stock we give to each and every one the right to cancel all or any portion of their orders. J ESSICA, we believe will succeed everywhere. It is even better than last year. As a red and white it has no competi- tor. Stock ready now. Price for both varieties, $2.50 per doz., $12.00 per ioo, $100.00 per 1000. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Pink F»**tte>« Brighter than Lawson First Class Certificate at Boston and Tarrytown Mikado Strictly Fancy First Class Certificate American Carnation Society at Chicago PRICES Per ioo, $10.00; per 1000, $80.00; 250 at 1000 rate. Send for Descriptive Circular Patteil (SL Co., TewKsbury, Mass. A CARNATION which has no rival White Lawson Rooted Cuttings Now Ready. $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. From the stock which won the Music Hall Market Prize at Boston last spring. I IT. F. MATTHEWS.l J Ashland St., Cor. Mill, Dorchester, Mass. £ CARNATIONS ! (Rooted Cuttingsand Pot Plants.) * Lawson, Enchantress, Lady Bounti- J ful, White Lawson, Fred Burki, P Cardinal, Fiancee ,and other stand- j£ ard varieties. Also the new scarlet JOHN E. HAINES and the new T white MY MARYLAND. Send for •J price list. ' CHRYSANTHEMUMS I » CARNATIONS All the Best Varieties J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. Joliet, III. If you offer the right goods in the right way in these columns, you will not lack for customers. (Rooted Cuttings) Alice Byron, Mrs. McArthu'-, Lady Harriett, Maud Dean, Marie Liger, Lavender Queen, Robt. Hallidav, Col. Appleton. J. C. Salter, $2.00 per 100; 7 $15.00 per 1000. White Eaton, /» Chadwick, Convention Hall, yeilow J Chadwick. .$2.50 per 100; $20.00 per C 1000. Also a number of other I standard varieties. Send for list. SftMUEL S. PENNQGK, k The Wholesale Florist of PHILADELPHIA V 1612-16:8 Ludlow St. ? RED LAW80N We hope our readers, will as far as possible, buy everything they need from Horticulture's Advertisers. The only red Carnation you want, K, C, $4,C0 per 100; unrooted, $2.00 per 100. MRS.W. T. OMWAKE. Sport of Enchant- ress, improved Enchantress, 3 to 4 shades deeper. R. C, $10.00 per IOO: unrooted, $6.00 per 100. CASH, PLEASE, HENRY EICHHOLZ.Waynesboro.Pa. RICHMOND ROSE 2% in. KAISERIN " " VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. ENCHANTRESS QUEEN and LAWSON Spring delivery. £. H. PYE, Florist UPPER NYACK, N. Y. $15.00 5 120.00 4.00 35.00 C. 6.00 50.00 3.00 25.00 2.50 20.00 PAEONIES FESTIVA MAXIMA, largest and best of all pnccimes, white. 3-5 eyes $s.0n per doz. 7-10 " 7.00 " $35.00 per 100 50.10 RICHARDSON'S RUBRA SUPERBA. bright- est red, best keeper, producer and pro hfic. ^ 3-5 eyes $3.00 per doz. $20.00 per 100 7-10 " 4.00 " " 30.00 " " FRANCES ORTEGAL, very deep rich crim- son. Large and extremely prolific. 3-5 eyes $2 00 per doz. $12(0 per 100 7-10 " 3.00 " " 20.00 " " Good Varieties mixed colors, not truly named $1 50 per doz. $&.0O per 100. CHICAGO CARNATION CO., JOLIET, ILL. We hope our readers, will as far as possible, buy everything they need from Horticulture's Advertisers. CARNATIONS . H" *• Stevens' variety Variegated Lawson Z°Z hippin Cuttings Dec. 1st. How Ready. Commenced Orders filled in rotation. HENRY A. STEVENS CO. East Street, Dedham, Mass. $6.00 per IOO $50.00 per IOOO HAMN^TiOBART THE PRIDE OF CALIFORNIA THE GRANDEST OF PINK CARNATIONS. A shade deeper than Lawson, blooms four to four and one half inches across, full and regular. Stems long and strong. Does not burst the calyx. Growth free and easy. A prolific bloomer. Its flowers wholesale for a higher price than any other carnation in the San Francisco market. (See illustration and lull description in Horuculiure of July 1, igos). Orders for rooted cuttings booked now and filled in rotation beginning Jauuary 1, 1906, at $3.00 per 12; $15.00 per IOO; $120.00 per IOOO JOHN SIEVERS & CO. 1251 Chestnut St., San Francisco, HORTICULTURE January 6, 1906 Killarney Plants 1906 Richmond Plants WE will propagate on orders any number of above varieties for ensuing season. Have ~ the largest stock of Killarney in America. The price will be $15 per 100, $120 per loco, J from 2 1-4 inch pots, and guarantee fine plants, but must have the orders early, as we are not in the plant trade, to ensure permanancy of order we want a deposit of 20 per cent, of value j wiih order, same will be credited on bill at delivery of plants. Correspondence solicited. BENJAMIN DORRANCE i BX"- fcS3L3XK Rose Growers No. 3 DORRANCE FARM. DORRANCETOIM, PENNA. CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES Carnations ^ Roses List Ready Now. Send for Copy. CHARLES H. TOTTY Madison, IV. J. »fe WALSH'S 99 The sensational rose at the Temple and Regents Park Shows, London, England, May 29 and June 1, 1^05. Awarded Gold Medals. Plants for forcing in pots. Prices on application, order now. ** WEDDING BELLS" in pot?, strong plants from open ground, extra fine; suitable for Easter sales. •' FRAU KARL DRUSCMU," the new white rose, and " KILLARNEY." My stock of these is large and of best quality. Excellent " (JLR1CH BRUNNER" for forcing. All the leading Hybrid Perpetuals and Hybrid Teas. The new "Soldi d'Or," a grand forcing rose. Try it. Also Paeonies and Phlox. M. H. WALSH rose specialist WOODS HOLE, MASS- If you offer the right goods in the right way in these columns, you will not lack for customers. ORDER AT ONCE RoofErT BEGONIAS Gold Medal Strain SINGLES— White. Yellow, Scarlet, Orange, Pink, separate colors, $3.00 per 100: Mixed Colors, $2.75. DOUBLES — Separate colors, as above, $4.50 per 100; Mixed Colors, $3.75. HUBFRT & CO., Ltd. N. LePAQE, Rep., Mt Vernon, N. Y. GODFREY ASCHMANN IOI2 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA ■ — *-<;>-» Importers of Araucaria excelsa, glauca, compacta, and robusta PAL/IS and AZALEAS Write for 1 It is never too early nor too late to order the Scott Fern Best Comme cijl Introduction for many years JOHN SCOTT Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York. NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII. $25 PER 100 8C0TTII, 2i in 5 " " BOSONS, 2iinM . . 3 " " HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, Florists, Whitman, Mass. 5. S. 5KIDELSKY 824 No. 24th St. PHILADELPHIA Correspondence solicited. PANTIES Over one million plants ready from our Fam- ous Strain Nona better. $1.50 per 500. $2.50 per lono Daisies (Beliis) fine plants, 82 00 per 1000. Forget-me-not, H.itdy blue, SJ.00 per 1000. Geraniums out of 2 1-2 inch pots, best va- rieties, $1 50 per 103. 50.000 ready now. J. C. SCHMIDT CO.. - BRISTOL,JJA. Daisies, Daisies and Daisies Wp are headquarters for MARfil'ER- ITES. We have 7 varieties and make it our specialty. Stork of 4 varieties is offered for sale and with a guarantee that it is en- tirely free from leaf miner or other insert Priees on application. Flowers in nnv nnsnfltv' October 1st to Julv 1st. FLETCHER of AUnimSIDALE. Stall 1. Boston Flower Market, Park St. CYCLAMEN PLANTS GIGANTEUM STRAIN Seed taken of only selected flowers and well-built stock. None better. 3-in.,$7.00;4 in., $12,00; S-in., $65.00 per 10o Seed of above strain, new crop, $6.00 per 1000. Try it. C. It INTERIM!, Defiance, Ohio. We hope our readers will, as far as possible, buy everything they need from Horticulture's Advertisers. Palms, Ferns And Decorative Plants A Fine Lot of AZALEAS in Great Variety A Large As:ortment of Ferns for Jardinieres Also, Araucarias, Rubbers, Pandanus. Aralias Dracaenas, Aspidistras, Maramas, Croions etc., etc. WHOLESALE PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION A. LEUTHY & CO. Importers and I xporters Growers and Dea.ers PERKINS STREET NURSERIES Roslindale. Boston, Mass. We hope our readers will, as far as possible, buy everything they need from Horticulture's Advertisers. Orchids Largest Importers, Exporters, Growers and Hybridists in the World bander, St. Albans, England Agent, A. OIIYIMOCK, 31 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS Arrived in superb condition — CatHeya Trianae, Cattle>a Gigas Sanderiana, Oncidium Fuscatum, Oncidium Kramer ianum and Bur- lingtonia fragrans. Lager & Hurrell, &a°.d Summit, N.J. ORCHIDS, PALMS FOLIAGE PLANTS Bay and Box Trees JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Exotic Nurseries Rutherford, N. J. WHEELER * ij»> ««^*t; ( jc o^»c> • »'Oi^ »uci •<t Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March ? , 1879. CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE Page FRONTISPIECE— House of Carnation Robert Craig ECHOES FROM ENGLAND— Harry II. Thomas, Illustrated '. 7 DRACAENAS— David Mcintosh 7 FORCING RHUBARB— R. L. Adams 8 AN OLD ENGLISH GARDEN— C. Harman Payne 9 GARDEN HYBRIDS— W. R. Gilbert 9 A NEW YEAR'S REVERIE— R. T. McGormn. . 10 OUR FRONTISPIECE 10 COCOS WEDDELLIANA— Edgar Elvin 11 FRUIT TREES IN POTS— R. L. Adams 11 EDITORIAL 12 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES American Carnation Society 11 Worcester County Horticultural Society... 11 Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists" and Gar- deners' Chili 11 Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston II Club and Society Notes 11 Page MOVING LARGE OAK— Thos White— Illus. .. . 15 THE IDEAL COUNTRY/ HOME— Oglesby Paul. 16 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Cincinnati 17 Boston, Buffalo. Louisville. New York, In- dianapolis, Philadelphia, San Francisco..; 21 MISCELLANEOUS A fie i' Adjournment 13 News Notes 13 Obituary 13 California Notes 13 Business Changes 13 A Correct ion 13 Wholesome Chestnuts 13 Personal 13 Philadelphia Notes 14 Catalogues Received 15 Greenhouses Building or Projected 15 List of Patents 15 BUFFALO, N. Y.— E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Ellicott St. CHICAGO, ILL.— E. W. D. Laufer, 2327 N. Leavitt St CLEVELAND, O.— A. L. Hutchins, 38 Plymouth St. CINCINNATI, O.— Albert J. Gray, 129 E. Third St. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. Wiegand, 1610 N. MM nols St. LOUISVILLE, KY — F. L. Schulz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd MONTREAL — William Cooper, 568 St. Paul St. LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES NEWPORT, R. I.— David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— George C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow St. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.— Luther Monnette, 1100 Van. Ness Av. WASHINGTON, D. 0. — Z. D. Blackistone, 14th and H Street , N. W. /iORTI CULTURE January 6, 1906 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 & 7 South Market St. Boston SPIRAEA GLADSTONE Superior to all other varieties for forcing. Blooms profusely, flowers are feathery and of snowy whiteness, borne on erect stems 18 Inches in height. Extra large clumps $2.00 per dozen, $12.00 per 100. SPIRAEA JAPONICA $1.00 per doz., $5.00 per 100. LILY OF THE VALLEY Selected Dresden per 1000, $20.00; per case of 2000 pips, $35.00. Best Berlin per 1000, $17.50; per case of 2000 pips, $32.50. CATALOGUES UPON APPLICATION HfflTEEN APHIS PUNK) THE ORIGINAL AND6ENUINE ^ Nicotine rumoANT WIDELY IMITATE D 0 UT NEVER EQUALED NIFORMwALTOEFf™ DON T ACCEPT INFf RIOB IMITATIONS PRICE 60EPERBOX OF 12 SHEF.T5 *65° PE.RCASE OF TWELVE BOXES. i HELLER'S MICE PROOF SEED CASES. SEND FOR CIRCULARS Heller&Go, M3NTCLAIR, N.J. quality™ BEND TOR CATALOGUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON 34S Went 14th St., New York. MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA, ALASKA, BOHEMIA MUSHROOM 5 j=SPAWN = f rtsh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE TOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO. 911 CHEMICAL BLDG, ST. LOUIS, MO 'NICOTINE MFG.CO. ST. LOUIS. M Rawson's Flower Market Stocks Out own strain grown especially for us; 85 to 90 # double flowers : Pure White J^oz. .75. 1 02 $5 00 Other colors " .60 " 4.00 W. W. RAWSON & CO., Seedsmen 12 & 13 Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston, Mass, We hope our readers will, as far as possible, buy everything they need from Horticulture's Advertisers. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS on hand, of extra fine quality, BERLIN or HAMBURG. Send for prices. Our WHOLESALE PRICE-LIST for FLORISTS and MARKET-GARDENERS will be ready for mailing JANUARY 1ST. SENT FREE ON APPLICATION. GYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS }. M. Thorburn & Co. 36 Cortlandt St., New York In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture r> Vegetable C. C C P\ C 9 ^and Flower ^E,E,U^ \ Reliable and Tested. Catalogue Mailed Free \ WEEBER & DONS Seed 1,4 CHAMBERS STREET ^ NEW YORK T t/%^^^^,^.-, Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. If you offer the right goods in the right way in these columns, you will not lack for customers. GLADIOLI Ses FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT JAPAN LILIES SEEDS FOR FLORISTS Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Seeds and Agricultural Hardware 47 54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS. THOS. J. GREY & CO. HIGH GRADE FORCING BULBS Agricultural Implements SEEDS 32 SO. HARKET ST., BOSTON Seeds, Bulbs and Fertilizers BURNETT BROS. 101 West Street Opposite Central R. Rd. Ferry, Liberty and West Streets NEW YORK Lilies, Japanese Plants BAMBOO STAKES SUZUKI & IIDA 31 Barclay Street, New York MICHELL'S Flower Seeds Verbena, Michell's Mammoth Strain. New Crop Seed. This is the finest strain of Verbenas ever offered to the trade, in 5 sep- arate colors and mixed colors fc.Tr. pkt., 30c, $1.50 per oz. Smilax Seed. New Cr»p. Tr. pkt., 10c., BlEa 25c. 02., 80c. % lb., $2.50 per lb. Asparagus P. Nanus, greenhouse' grown New crop, strictly tresh seed. Per ioo, 60c. $5.00 per 1000 seeds. Spiraea Compacta Hultiflora Monster clumps, 80c per doz., $4.50 per 100, £42.00 per 1000. Spiraea Floribunda Monster clumps, 80c per doz., $4.50 per 100, $42.00 per 1000 Lily of Valley Berlin Pips. In excellent condition, per 100, $1.25, $10.75 Per 1000. $25.00 per case of 2500 pips. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. Importers and Growers, 1018 Market St., Philadelphia. Pa. vSweet Pea Christmas The new strain has proved to be very superior for florists' use. In habit it is similar to Blanche Ferry, the piuk showing up brighter than in that old favorite. It is an early and continu- ous bloomer, coming into bloom In about ten weeks. When the bottom branches commence to flower, stems about fourteen inches long with four flowers on a spray are the rule. It is a dwarf grower, rarely reaching over five feet. Many of my customers have spoken highly of this strain, and I have pleas- ure in recommending it to all who grow sweet peas for the market. Pink and White Pure White .25 $2.00 .25 2.00 George C. Watson SEEDSMAN 1614 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia ^W^ Other varieties of Sweet Peas at usual market prices. BULBS SSHOE and PLANTS Ralph M. Ward & Co. 2 West Broadway, New York. HORICUM KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE M#' HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, SOLD BY SEED DEALERS OF AMERICA Fiahkill -on -Hudson N. Y. ■ January 6, 1906 HORTICULTURE Echoes from England THE BEST MARKET CHRYSANTHEMUMS The National Chrysanthemum Society held an exhi- bition of market chrysanthemums recently and many of the market growers exhibited. You may be interested to have a note of some of the best sorts in each color. Among whites three of the best were Mine. Th. Panckoucke, a large flower with broad flat petals: Western King a favorite market white, a roundish bloom with somewhat loose, broad white petals; Mrs. J. Thompson, Japanese incurved, a very attractive flower. The most beautiful among the pinks was Framfield Pink, a charming reftexed flower, of rose pink coloring. Mine. L. Charvet, a globular bloom with reflexing petals, silvery white in the centre, the outer petals being deep rose-pink. Of crimsons Exmouth Crimson, deep crimson-red with bronze reverse to the broad petals, was one of the best. Among so-called bronze flowers Tuxedo was the favorite. The petal- of this variety are notched, giving a curiously quaint ap- pearance to the blooms. One of the finest yellows was Negoya, a beautiful Japanese with drooping rich yellow petals. Most of the blooms were arranged in market bunches, plenty, of space being allowed between each flower. They were somewhat stilt' in appearance per- haps, but nevertheless the individual blooms showed in excellent advantage. The finest new market chrys- anthemum shown on tins occasion was Golden Thomp- son, a sport from Yellow Mrs. Thompson. It is a Jap- anese incurved, with petals whose coloring was described by the exhibitor as terra-cotta bronze, really a light bronze. The flowers were of good size and the plant was said to be very free flowering. A large silver medal was awarded to this variety. A small silver medal was given to the new chrys- anthemum Old (told, a handsome reflexed Japanese. The coloring in the center of the large and rather flat bloom is old gold, or almost bronze, fading to yellow towards the margin. It is a very beautiful flower. It was exhibited by Messrs. Wells and Co., Merstham, Sur- rey, who have introduced many good sorts. Another new variety that received a bronze medal is Miss Hilda Weekes, a sport from Xiveus. This is a medium sized. full flower, with rather loose, white petals. The blooms are produced so freely as to form quite' a mass at the end of the stems. A NEW TREE CARNATION The carnation shown in the accompanying illustra- tion is a new one called Aurora which obtained an award of merit from the Royal Horticultural Society recently. It is a yellow gr td fancy, the scarlet flakes being both clear and well defined. This new carnation serves to show that we ma\ -non expect as much variety among the tree or winter-flowering sorts as we now have among the border carnations which are so popular here as summer flowers. All the best win- ter-flowering carnations are at present self-colored as 7 -• '4- - < \\ i:\atiox Aurora for instance nearly all those of American introduction: therefore the now scarlet and yellow Aurora is sure of a warm welcome. Soon we shall look forward to having almost as many carnations in winter as in summer, and the carnation is a flower that everyone admits we can have none too many of. An award of merit was given yesterday (December 19) to Fair Maid, one that has been familiar at our exhibitions for some months past. This and Enchantress are the two finest pink varieties. /fatSISUj ff ■ /t^«vfl $ Dracaenas (Cordyline) Although many years ago colored-leafed draeaenas represented almost exclusively by Dracaena terminalis, were extensively grown by commercial men. it is only within the last few years that draeaenas in variety of choice sorts have 1 n largely grown for the market in this country. Dracaena terminalis b] reason of its long service, and many good points, is not Likely to be discard- ed yet a while, but still it cannot be domed that in beauty of foliage, grace and rapidity of growth, il is out- classed entirely by Lord Wolesley and the wonder is that this latter variety was so long in gi ng recogni- tion. Dracaena terminalis was grow-n in the past chiefly for the beauty of its foliage. Lord Wolesley has still more beautiful foliage and though it may sound strange to some, it is nevertheless a fact, that under proper con- ditions it i> a more rapid grower and as easy of culture as terminalis, besides being less inclined to flower when pot-hound than the older variety. Th se remarks on the comparative work of the newer variety are not in- tended as an attempt at the depreciation of the old vonte, but to remove an impression prevailing that the 8 HORTICULTURE January 6, 1906 newer and more intensely colored varieties are more difficult of culture and possessed oi Less enduring pow- er than the older varieties. Years ago authorities would have it that in order to produce good dracaenas their growth had to be exceed- ingly rapid and in a high temperature; no doubt, plants grown in tins manner were rushed into maturity rapidly. but their decline was just as rapid as their advance and in the mam they were of no practical value as dwelling house plants. Contrary to this method of growing dracaenas is the mode pursued now of growing them in a moderate temperature. By this I mean a house wherein the temperature may be as low as 58 de- grees in zero weather outside; of course a temperature a little higher is preferable, but dracaenas have nour- ished without the loss of a leaf when exposed to the temperature stated and in addition matured to good en- during specimens, six of which took first premium at an exhibition the following fall. There are various methods of propagating dracaenas, but the most prolific and interesting method of propa- gating existing varieties is by root and stem cuttings. When from use or through any other cause large plants have Lost their bottom leaves, cut off the top about an inch below the lower leaves; this top put into a small pot in a compost of leaf mould and sand, placing the small pot into which the top has been put into a much Larger one: this precaution will keep the heavy top from shaking ami will also add to the available supply of moisture around the base; when done place it either in a propagating frame or on a bench having bottom heat underneath. This disposes of the top of the old plant for four or five weeks, when it should be rooted and a useful subject again. Now for the remaining part of the stem and the thick fleshy root.-. These cut up into small piece- no! more than an inch and a half in length and place them close together jn a flat the bottom of which ought to have a sod laid on with the grass side down; unless the box or flat is very deep no more drain- age is needed. Cover the piece- to the extent of about an inch with clean sand and leaf mould, then place the box over the pipes, keeping tin' soil continually moist without overwatering to the extent of soaking. The cuttings can also be put m -and in a propagating bench, but small plants 1 ted in a mixture of sand and leaf mould are not liable to be checked when potted as these rooted in -ami alone. When the young shoots are about "> L-2 or 4 inches over the surface they can lie severed from the stock with a knife, care being taken to take only those rooted; these may then be potted into small pot- and need not he cut and rerooted again unless they get lanky, which seldom occurs if they arc removed early enough at first. One piece of stock will likely -end up many young plants, therefore if it is necessary to lift the | :es of stock to remove the voting plants, put the -tuck back- again, repenting the process until the -link is exhausted. Some growers -till persist in mossing the tops of old plants, which no doubt is a safe method to pursue, al- though no more so than the other, ami by no means as expeditious. DTacaenas in all stages of growth, in order to grow well, must have moisture all around them and always a little heat underneath. As has already been said they will stand and thrive in a comparatively low temperature if properly brought up to it, but they will not thrive in .-. house without moisture nor without bottom heat. In order to keep the plants in a vigorous condition it is essential that they be syringed regularly from under- neath the foliage as well as given frequent showers from overhead. Forcing Rhubarb Persons who like to dabble in market gardening for pleasure or profit, will find both in raising rhubarb in- doors. Simple and easily carried out are the essentials for a good crop. The roots are dug in the fall when the ground begins to freeze, and are stored somewhere out- of-doors where they will be easy to get at when the time comes to plant. They need no protection from climatic conditions. Big, healthy four-year-old roots are best of any early or medium early large-stalked variety. Planting may be done at any time after the plants get a short rest. The beds are made in any old cellar, pit. frame, cave, or under greenhouse benches, where the temperature will not fall below 45 degrees. The darker it is the better, as lack of light causes the plants to send up stalks with little leaf surface, just what one desires. The soil is removed to a depth of about one foot from the space desired for a bed. Then an even lay of fresh In use manure is put in to a depth of four inches — if strawy it will make no difference — followed by two inches of good Loam. The plants are placed on this about one foot apart, and then filled around with any handy material, such as the soil removed at the start. Give a good watering and exclude all light possible by means of boards, old carpets nailed up, or some such method. Some people use -traw or hay. thickly cover- ing I he bed-. Inn it is not a- satisfactory for it keeps the ground cold, smells bad. makes the stalks spindling, and the bed is longer coming to maturity. If any of the sides of the trench are next to walls they should be lined with boards on those sides, and hay or sawdust packed in back of these, building up a foot or so above the surface of the ground to insure keeping out the frost. Now you may sit down and wait for the crop. Be- sides mi occasional watering if the bed becomes dry. no further care is required. The bed will begin to bear in from one to two or three months, the time varying with vitality and size of plants, temperature of beds, time of planting, etc. ai January fi, 1006 HORT1 CULTURE An Old English Garden A few days ago while turning over the leaves of "Old Time Gardens/' by Alice Morse Earle, I was much interested in reading about the old gardens in New England and in I he pictures that adorn its pages. There are in England of course many "Id time gardens and I was forcibly reminded of this fact only a week or two ago when on my annual chrysanthemum rounds in the neighborhood of our great metropolis. At Brockwell Park, Heme Hill, once a suburban home of a private resident, but now a public park for the use of the inhab- itants of this rapidly increasing and populous locality in the Southeast of London, enclosed within a high, red brick wall, which bears obvious evidence upon it of its great antiquity, is the old English garden belonging to the former holder of the estate. Like most of the public parks under the control of the London County Council a gratuitous display of chrysanthemums is held here for some weeks at this sea- son of the year. The plants, all in the full glory of intensive culture, are staged in a conservatory adjoining what was once the family mansion of the owner of the Brockwell Park estate. Passing beyond this towards the lake by way of a gravel path down a gentle declivity the courteous superintendent leads the way to the door- way, festooned in living greenery, and ushers us into the old English garden. The visitor who a few moments before was conscious of London's ever-growing capacity for devouring all the green fields and country lanes within its immediate vicinity is new sublimely charmed at the sudden transition from bricks and mortar to the calm repose and delightful solitude of an old time garden that might be a hundred miles away from any town or human habitation, so completely is it walled in from outside appearances. In the middle is an eld fountain, fenced in with wire ■ work, the water of which is leisurely splashing down into a circular basin beneath. Around it are bamboos, various tonus of Iris Germanica, ferns, Megasea cordi- folia and the numerous other subjects forming a veri- table wild garden. From the fountain radiate paths that lead in all directions. At this season of the year all the occupants bear evidence of the autumn time and early frosts but enough are left to show the visitor that a rich profusion of herbaceous plants have gaily contributed to the enjoyment of the earlier visitors. Some plants of Chrysanthemum coronarium, both white and yellow, are still in flower, pansies are still strug- gling to bloom. The bright colored Physalis Fran- ehetti lends color to several otherwise dull corners while at various intervals we notice chrysanthemums, mainly of the early flowering type, still in bloom, clumps of pinks that have long since done duty, dahlias, roses. sunflowers, pentstemons, helichrysums and many other flowers suitable for such an old world garden. The walls are creeper-clad in great variety and here and there are numerous trees and shrubs, hollies, box, yews in variety, various well-known coniferi and others. At unexpected corners are quiet nooks provided with seats, arbors still decked with green, while along the numerous path- are arches at intervals over which tumble in rich profusion clematis and Cobaea scandens. In a few days more all will 1 ver for frost severe and certain will obliterate every bit of color that is siill remaining. But the gardener ever looks forward and while we are lamenting over the past he is providing bli- the future. Busy hands are planting wall flowers for the coming spring, primroses, bulbs of all kinds and plants that will bloom again when the winter days are o'er. Among the chrysanthemums we see that charm- ing little floral gem. Mile. Elise Dordan, a perfect little ball-like pompon of pale pink. Chromatella, Boi des Precoces, a neat little crimson colored Japanese. Gustave Wernig, Mme. E. Lefort, Mute. Marie Masse, one of the best outdoor kinds: President. Cedo Milli, Ruby King. Wm. Westlake, a very neat, pretty yellow pompon; Lemon Queen, Mme. Pecoul, Julie Lagravere, Anastasia, etc. We shake hands with our friend and offer him our thanks and then turn again towards London's dark and busy streets to do our common round, thankful that in this great desert there is such an oasis where we can rest for a few moments and take refreshment that must be helpful to many others beside ourselves. Garden Hybrids Fifty years ago or so the plant breeder was looked upon as an irreverent meddler with nature, and even botanists complained that hybridizing experiments would only lead to confusion by upsetting the natural sequence of created things. Today all tin.- feeling has changed, and botanists generally welcome the results of hybridism or cross-breeding recognizing that man is only carrying out Nature's own methods under cul- tivation in the garden. Berber! and Darwin of the past, and he Vries of today have shown us that hybrid- ism, once the .-tone rejected of the builders, has now become the head of the corner. The enormous influx of hybrid orchids and id' other garden plants, that is now taking place both in America and in the European continent, has done much to awaken public interest in garden hybrids of all kinds. For many years the rec- ords of progress in hybridizing distinct species or in cross-breeding of carefully selected varieties was con- fined to the horticultural press; but now-a-days we read in newspapers ami magazines of the wonderful doings of Luther liurbank and others, and there seems some dan- ger that popular information will get ahead of the real results. The much talked of plumcot, for exampli — the result of crossing a plum with an apricot — is a fact, but as a new fruit we have still to learn whether 10 HORTICULTURE January 6, 1906 it is any improvement on the best plum or the best of ordinary apricoi s. There is too much exaggeration going on today in the case of new productions, be they fruit, flowers or vegetables, as witness the so-called seedless and core- less apple which upon investigation as to its origin recently made by the Agricultural Department at Washington has been found to date back for something Like ".'000 years. After all. the practical results of cul- tivation, selection, and hybridism, and cross-breeding are wonderful enough without any booming or exagger- ation whatever. And yet the processes of improvement in the garden, so far as the crossing of species is con- cerned, are often experiments conducted in a rough and ready way. Of course, this is better than not exijerimenting at all, but certainly not enough for the realization of the best results. If a chemist, or even a cook, were to attempt the blending of drugs or materials of which they knew little or nothing by prior experiments or previous teaching, we should probably suffer from their compounds; but the majority of hybridizers often attempt the rearing of plants from parent species that are practically unknown to them. It must strike any ordinary observer that before we can ever know the true effect that one species may exert upon another, it is necessary to know the natural amount of variation of both the species used. Thus, before hybridization is resorted to we should grow both the parent species selected from their own seed, so as to observe their character and the amount of their varia- tion. Unless this is done, wo are working in the dark, and are pretty sure to confound the effects of hybridism with what is simply natural or seminal variation. There are in cultivation in gardens today plants like the Chinese primula, the Persian cyclamen and other flowers that, so far as is known, have never been hybridized with other species. They are simply cross- bred selections from one species instead of from two, and still they vary even more than do many hybrids between two species. It would appear, then, that it is only reasonable to experiment and find out as far as possible the range of variety in each of the two parents before we can confidently speak of their offspring as being the result of the union effected. As shown by examples like the Chinese primrose, etc., some species possess an infinite and inherent capacity for variation, apart altogether from hybridism in its true sense, while on the other hand, there are some species that practi- cally never vary until hybridized with others. So far as individuals are concerned, one can scarcely blame them for taking a short cut, since our days are tee short for one man to obtain many results in his own lifetime. This is why the work is best done under Gi ernment supervision. The individual matters but little in a State Department, where work is organized, and can be carried as long .is it is necessary. The tendency, again, of individuals is to do not what is best in an ideal manner, but what is likely to prove ifitable and this last is a contingency that a Government institution can afford to disregard. So far. without a doubt, the finest results of hybridism have been obtained in private gardens, and this, too, thanks i>> no help from Government. A New Year's Reverie The efforts w:e make for any worthy object may not seem successful t<>da\ or tomorrow, but they are a part of the grand work that is going on slowly but surely and no one of them can we afford to lose. The year of 1905 has been a remarkable one in many n speets in Boston, but what I have noticed most is that there has been a great drawing together of the different lines in the florist business and its allied trades. How it has been attained I am not in a position to say, but it is plain to any casual observer. This is as it should be. The florists as a class are a genial and a happy lot of men who congregate together. The private gardener and the florist have become better acquainted with one another and are imparting knowl- edge each to the other, and coming together as never before; a little leaven has been put in which is leaven- ing the whole lump. A good work has been started and with the New Year let us resolve to help it along. The millennium has not come yet, but we can by individual effort bring about something nearly as good. Grasp a brother by the hand, and give him a hand clasp, not the dudelet or society shake, but do it so that he will know that heart and hand are one. "That man to man the world o'er Shall brothers be for a' that."' That editorial entitled "The highest bidder," in last week's Horticulture should be committed to memory by all growers and filed away for ready reference. The wholesaler who has the growers' interest at heart gen- erally has to use great judgment in allotting flowers in times of scarcity, and it is the man who has stood by the wholesaler and bought heavy in dull times who should get the cream of the product at a fair price. The man, who, in times of stagnation (trying to lower winter prices) shows a letter from parties who perhaps are trying to unload goods by offering a winter scale of prices which the wholesaler knows his growers would not stand for, and in his judgment refuses to meet — this is the man who, having perhaps got left on his cheap contract, comes to the wholesaler at Christmas and invoked his aid, forgetting about his bunco game some months previous. This is the man that should be made to pay and that to the limit. I am glad Horti- culture took the stand it did, for it will help to clear the air, cement more firmly the relations between whole- saler and grower, and give a lesson to the buyer that in times of peace he should prepare for war. Our Frontispiece Our frontispiece Ibis week shows one of four large houses of Carnation Robert Craig as growing at the present time al Cottage Gardens where this phenomenal scarlet variety originated. Nothing more luxuriant in growth and habit can be imagined. Mr. Ward informs us that from September to November last the average product per plant was from three to seven flowers. It will lie seen in all its glory at the Boston meeting. January 6, 1906 HORTICULTURE 11 Cocos Weddelliana This well-known palm is a universal favorite and were it an easier subject to grow its position as a ser- viceable table plant would be in the front rank. How rarely one sees it in perfect condition ! On the conti- nent of Europe and especially in Belgium they are specially successful with it. Most people avoid the risks of home production and the risk also of over- stocking in either case. With imported plants the tips soon go bad, leaves assume a lighter cast and growth is stunted, making the plants a ready prey to scale, quickly spoiling their symmetrical beauty. Most of Horti- culture's readers have doubtless had painful experi- ence. The cause is not wholly climatic, but often for want of special treatment and suitable accommodation not always at disposal. There can be no question that this species requires a warmer temperature than most other marketable palms and should never drop less than 65 degrees at night the year round. Overpotting as well as overwatering are frequent causes of failure. The experiment suggested, and it is a tried one, is to keep the plants on the dry side in a desert-like atmos- phere and especially avoiding moisture on the foliage, coupling with this equality of temperature as nearly as can be maintained; if a whole house can be devoted so much the better, but if not, a section should be marked off for culture on these lines. A heavy shade is neces- sary but a roller blind is preferable to that of a perma- nent character. The strung heat required is favorable to attacks of red spider and scale but as a general rule vigorous, healthy stock are immune. Sulphur applied with syringe is the best remedy, being preventive as well as a cure. Immense quantities of seeds are annually exported from Brazil and usually a good percentage are of sound quality. Seed should be soaked well in water for twenty-four hours to ease the outer covering of the nut, and long two-inch pots should be used unless large quantities are in demand, when deep pans serve best. One of the causes of failure is the breaking of the seedling tap root in potting, which in nearly all eases is fatal. If in pans they should be potted up early before tin1 tap root is too long, plunging eocoanut-fibro on a warm bottom and kept in small pots until about a foot high when an occasional watering with soot and weak liquid cow-manure is helpful, though generally this palm abhors too much feeding. As potting compost use leaf-mould and peat in equal parts with a little loam and plenty of sand, not ramming too hard or keeping the base too deep. The persistent ill-luck with this general favorite is a challenge to the grower, the winning of which may not only be a personal satisfac- tion but will give a lift to the reputation of this plant as a suitable subject for table or house decoration, for after all a fairly warm room with its dry air is really not against its maintainence in health and freshness for many months though of course it cannot be expected under house conditions that this beautiful palm will remain a joy forever. Fruit Trees in Pots The practice of growing fruits in pots is not likely to appeal very strongly to our growers. Our atmospheric conditions are such that many of the artificial devices practiced by our English and French brothers in their less congenial climate can be done away with as super- fluous here. However, there are certain advantages that may be gained which all would do well to consider. It is a quick and satisfactory method for testing new fruits, especially peaches, nectarines, apricots, and plums. Pears and apples, being hardier, have so wide a range that such culture would be of little advantage, except in special localities, but for tender fruits it is an easy and convenient means of quick testing. The pot-grown trees will produce earlier fruit or a winter crop by judicial forcing under glass. But the greatest benefit undoubtedly is to the tenant "i- to the owner of a limited area. So many of our people hire their homes, rather than own them, that the population is constantly shifting. It has been estimated that the tenant class shifts about once in five .years. Hence a person with pot grown trees is independent of the landlord, for as often as he moves he can take his orchard with him. Lastly, the man with a desire to raise something a little different from his neighbors will find plenty of opportunity in this field. The soil for the trees is a mixture of three parts sandy loam and one part rotted manure. The trees are chosen when one year old in the nursery and potted in March or April. Nine-inch pots will be sufficiently large at first, later shifting in to thirteens. Pound the soil in firmly around the roots. After potting cut back to three or four buds, and as the new shoots grow pinch back constantly to keep the whole tree compact in shape and to cause the formation of numerous fruit buds. The first season's growth in the pots takes place out of doors. It is a good idea to plunge the pots and to let the roots grow down through the drainage holes to protect the tree if the pots become dry, something that should be guarded against. On approach of cold weather the pots are raised and replunged in a shed or cold frame where they will get moderate and uniform freezing. After a short rest they may be brought in, gradually started, and forced at any time; or else they may be left intact until the following spring. The second year cut back the growth one-half and continue to preserve the symmetry of the tree. As the trees are gross feeders plenty of fertilizer must be supplied, the best being fresh wood ashes, while liquid manure is good. It is a good plan to renew the old soil around the roots often. The trees sin mid be occasionally syringed, and the various insect and fungus pests kept in submission. R. L. Adams. $dn oJL Si l>VAJk_ A Practical Help We hope you will like Horticulture and recom- mend it to your friends in the trade. We want to see on the list of subscribers every one identified with any horticultural industry. We draw no lines, but invite you nil to help by your subscriptions, your contribu- tions, and your approving words to make Horticulture the best known and the best liked professional journal in our country. Every $1.00 subscription sent in is a practical help to this end. 12 horticulture: January 6, 1906 horticulture: AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE. BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Oxford 292, WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager. A good indication that the violet men Optimistic are not y(.t dismayed by the reduced violet growers market value of their product is found in I he statement that a joint order for enough glass to construct 2000 running feet of greenhouses has recently been placed in Pittsburg by the Rhinebeck violet growers. So great is the danger and so fre- Protection quent the eases of Loss at this season for tender plants jn the shipment of azaleas and in transit other plants susceptible to cold. even by express, that no grower ran afford to assume any responsibility as to their safe arrival. Possibly the time may yet come when the extent and importance of the plant nursery trade may warrant the providing of ears slightly warmed ami otherwise specially equipped for this business on regular routes, 'flu' inauguration of such a service would mean a big increase in shipments. The proposal of the Toledo The Florists' Club to hold quarterly value of exhibitions as noted in our columns local exhibitions ,,f last week discloses the right spirit and if duly carried out will prove a strong factor in tin/ popularity ami prosperity of the organization. It is impossible to realize the indi- rect advantage to every flower and plant dealer in a community that may he derived from a series of well- managed free public exhibitions. It is essential to Keep out everything tending to individual aggrandize- ment, keeping the chili idea strictly in the foreground and relying solely on the common benefit to come from an awakened public interest in the florist ami his wan--. While we deprecate -udden and intrinsic violent advances in prices of value of the staple flower- as detrimental to modern carnation the flower growers' industry vet we cannot but note with gratifi- cation the better values obtained lor carnations of the choice grades during the nasi three weeks. From its lowly antecedents, the public has persisted in regarding the carnation as a "common" flower, notwithstanding the $30,000 and $40,000 trumpeting, and are slow to realize the intrinsic value that the fancy flower of today represents and it may he added that a large proportion of the florists themselves are as obtuse as the general public in this respect. The market value of the carna- tion as a cut flower has not kept pace with the increased cost of production and if it were not for the revenue from the sale of young plants some growers would soon come to a keen realization of the fact that the average wholesale price of the better grades is entirely too low. With a fifty per cent, advance in price the year through the buyers would still be getting good value for then- money and the growers a very moderate return for the expert culture demanded. Parties receiving shipments of nur- Of interest sery stock at this season of the year to the nursery should make prompt and thorough trade examination of the plants and if it appears that they have suffered injury from exposure take immediate steps to ascertain the exact cause. Stock dug early in the season or in sections where the climate is mild, while the wood is in unripe condition and the roots active, is liable to be ruined by a few days of freezing, whereas the same varieties, in dormant condition and well-hardened oil', might go through a long period of extreme cold without much injury. This is especially true as regard's roses. These lines are suggested by controversies and litigation over s e Crimson Rambler shipments a year or two ago in which several nursery firms are involved. The roots of the roses are said to have been dead at time of delivery and the divergent views of shipper and receivers as to responsibility have engendered enmities as deplor- able as the direct pecuniary loss. The time, money and worry expended in adjusting these unfortunate affairs, which arc repeatedly coming up. might better be devoted to a broad-spirited consideration of ways and means whereby their recurrence may be prevented. Nothing should he left undone Improving which will tend to promote the packing methods; the best interests of the American settling disputes ornamental nursery trade, the prospects for which are so prom- ising in the light of the reviving popular regard for decorative garden shrubbery. The facilities for the production of high-class material are unexcelled and the country is ready to accord its support but so long as difficulties such as we have commented on in the preced- ing paragraph are possible the nursery trade is not rising to its opportunity. While our home concerns are wrangling over these grievances our cousins across the water find no difficulty in delivering roses and other material that conic out in g I condition after a trans- Atlantic voyage and sometimes a week's sojourn in the custom house, simply by puddling the roots in a thick clay mixture. On the continent, instead of resorting to legal means to obtain redress for real or fancied wrongs, dealers have established systems of adjudication by means of mutually acceptable arbitrators and the cost and the enmities of litigation are thus avoided. Can we not learn something to our advantage from these facts? January 6. 1906 HORTICULTURE 13 AFTER ADJOURNMENT. Have you forgotten that subscrip- tion? Keep your eye on the "New Offers" each week. We congratulate the florist trade of the entire country on the Christmas spurt. It was magnificent. Keep it up. The date for the carnation meeting at Boston is Jan. 24 and 25. It prom- ises to be the biggest on record. The exhibition will be unprecedentedly fine. You can't afford to stay away. And the larger the crowd the better, says Boston as she hangs out the latch string. inEvvs NO"i ts>. A slight fire in the greenhouse of R. O. Cheney, Sr., South Manchester, Conn., caused the loss of many of the plants by water and exposure on Christmas night. The John H. Caverly residence and greenhouse plant in Chelmsford, Mass., have been purchased by A. Sturges of Boston for investment. There are 23,000 feet of land; the greenhouse is 18x120. The Boston park commissioners have been notified by William H. Fairbank, executive commissioner for Massachu- setts, that the Boston Park Exhibit was awarded a gold medal at the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposi- tion at Portland, Ore. A fine new conservatory has just been completed by the Burnham- Hitchings-Pierson Company at West Manchester, Mass. The gardener in charge is Eric Wetterlow, who made an excellent record with D. F. Roy at Maiden, Mass., before assuming charge of this Lester Leland estate. Fire broke out in the boiler room of the greenhouses of J. N. Champion, Ellsworth avenue. New Haven, Conn., on Saturday evening, Dec. 30. The shed and an adjoining greenhouse were destroyed, and the contents of the other greenhouses were damaged to a considerable extent. The loss is esti- mated at $5000. There was no insur- ance on the property. Two valuable dogs were also lost in the conflagra- tion. The Mt. Tom reservation commis- sioners of Holyoke. Mass., have de- cided to take, under the right of eminent domain, the 225 acres on the mountain needed for a park. This, with a few acres on the west side which they anticipate can be pur- chased without condemnation, com- prise all the land required for park purposes. The commissioners asked for an appropriation of $20,000 from the last legislature and received half this amount. This, it is anticipated, will be sufficient to pay for the land now taken. OBITUARY. Thomas C. Mellen of Weymouth, Mass., aged 80, passed away on Sun- day, Dec. 24, after a long illness. Col. M. V. B. Chase, for many years a member of the firm of Chase Bros., nurserymen, Rochester, N. Y., died at the Augusta House, Augusta, Me., on Dec. 29 of pneumonia. William Henry Washburn of Fox- boro, Mass., died suddenly on Dec. 27, aged 67. Mr. Washburn has supplied flowers to the Boston market for many years. He leaves a wife, two daugh- ters and a son. Louis Lang, Sr., of Buffalo, N. Y., died at his home, 271 North Division street, on Dec. 26. Mr. Lang came to this country from Wurtemburg, Ger- many, 45 years ago, and opened a florist's store at 250 Division street, where he has conducted a successful business for nearly thirty years. Mr. Lang is survived by his widow, two daughters and two sons. CALIFORNIA NOTES. As the result of a destroying blight the crop of potatoes and other vege- tables in New Zealand and Australia was almost a total failure, and as the colonials must have these products the loss of the Antipodean farmers is a gain for the California growers. The last steamer out for New Zealand and Australia carried a cargo composed largely of the products of California soil. There were 6600 sacks and 30Q0 crates of potatoes, 7500 boxes of ap- ples, 5000 boxes of oranges and 875 boxes of lemons, also tons of dried and canned fruits. The planting of trees on the mili- tary reservations about San Francisco harbor is in progress. For the depart- ment rifle range at Point Bonita 750 evergreens. 1000 eucalypti and 600 shade trees have been shipped. The forester at the Presidio is having ex- perienced civilian employes digging up young seedlings and shoots in the wooded area of posts for shipment to other reservations. Squads of en- listed men from Fort McDowell will be sent to work under the direction of the forester in planting these and other trees that will be shipped from the nursery at the Presidio, on the reserve at Fort Baker. BUSINESS CHANGES. Salveson & Co. is the name of a new firm doing business at 426 E. Monroe St., Springfield, 111. K. E. Balcom has taken a half in- terest in the business of Edwin S. Corey at Northboro, Mass., and here- after the firm name will be Balcom & Corey. The firm of A. Leuthy & Co., Roslin- dale. Mass., has been dissolved by mutual consent, and the business will hereafter be conducted by Mr. A. Leuthy. Mr. D. Lumsden retiring. A CORRECTION. Some errors in price quotations as given in advertisement of Bobbink & Atkins last week are corrected, and appear in this issue as originally in- tended. WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. Prune and tie in peaches and nec- tarines. Anything that requires bottom heat to root will better be put in now, when that agency is most active. Put in all the colens cuttings you can get from the stock plants; if any have mealy bug on them throw them away. Wash all the pots and count them after they are washed to see how many will be needed; don't wait until pot- ting time to order the pots needed. Have you seen Nephrolepis Whit- mani? If not, you have still some- thing worth while to see. It will be given to the public in about eight weeks. If you have anything that is new and good, don't be backward in adver- tising that fact. It is not at all likely that people will advertise to pull the fact out of you. Several odd things in seeds may be sown now to advantage, such as an- tirrhinums, cauliflower, celery, holly- hocks, begonias, asparagus plumosus nanus and Sprengeri. What a gorgeous display can be had from plants of Nicotiana Sanderae in the new colors along with the red of last year; a display that will be unin- terruptedly continued at a cost within the reach of all. Don't belittle what your neighbor may have in the false hope that this will make yours appear any better. Leave the other fellow to mind his own business, and most likely he will be heard from in due season, if he is well. Look over every palm, and if scale or mealy bug is visible use soap and sponge. If you are determined to wield a brush in the performance of the work, do so with care, remember- ing that the fronds or leaves are not hard wood boards. Gardenia plants should be in three- inch pots before being planted in the bench; if these are wanted to bloom early in the summer, the sooner they are in benches the better. Don't plant them very close together, and don't make the soil too rich, for if they are planted close to one another they will get almost matted before summer, and if the soil is too rich they will likely go on growing and never think oi blooming. PERSONAL. H. Leroy Sawyer of Clinton, Mass., left on Monday, Jan. 1, to take a position in Jacksonville, Fla. S. B. Parsons. Sr., the eminent nur- seryman, is nearing his end at his home in Flushing, N. Y. He is 87 years of age. Among the women who have made a success of floriculture is Mrs. H. E. Smith of Berlin, N. H. Starting in a small way some thirteen years ago, she now has about 5000 square feet of glass. Two years ago, Thomas Gill, who had previously been in her em- ploy, became a partner in the busi- ness, and the firm name is now H. E. Smith & Co. 14 HORTICULTURE January G, 1906 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. The fifteenth annual meeting and exhibition of this society will be held in Horticultural Hall, corner of Hunt- ington and Massachusetts avenues, Boston. Mass., Jan. 24 and 25, 1906. Address all exhibits to William P. Rich, secretary. Horticultural Hall, Boston, Mass. Express charges on all exhibits must be prepaid. Special tallies will be provided for exhibits not intended for competition. All entries must be forwarded so as to reach the secretary, Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., not later than Wednes- day, Jan. 17. Exhibitors from a dis- tance will please note the date and mail accordingly, as a charge of $1 for each variety entered will be made for those not entered as above re- quested. For exhibits other than carnations arrangements must be made with YVm. P. Rich, secretary, as per above ad- dress. The society provides vases of uni- form size for exhibitors' use respec- tively for 100, 50 and 25 blooms. It is obligatory upon exhibitors to use these vases in classes A, B and C, and for all entries for certificates of merit. In all other classes exhibitors have the option of using the society's vases or providing their own, as they may elect. The premiums up to Class E. in- clusive, are the same as those of last year. The new classes are as follows: Class F — Best general display of Commercial Carnations. No restric- tions as to color— but variety must have been disseminated prior to April 1, 1905; 50 blooms to be shown to a vase, and display is not to exceed twenty varieties. Vases from this col- lection are not allowed to compete in any of the other classes. First prize, $5(i; second prize, $30; third prize, ?20. Class G — A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., silver cup valued at $25 for the best collection of carnations, 4 varieties, 25 blooms of each, to be shown in separate vases — either seedlings or named sorts and no restrictions as to color. Class H — Thomas F. Galvin, silver cup to value of $25 for 8 varieties of carnations, 25 blooms to a vase. Class I— W. W. Rawson & Co., silver cup valued at $25 for 3 varieties of car- nations, 50 blooms to a vase.. Class J— R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. silver cup valued at $25 for the best 12 blooms of one variety. Open to pri- vate gardeners only. Class K— Schlegel & Fottler Co., $15 for the best vase of 100 blooms dark pink carnations. Class L — Wm. Nicholson, $10 for the best vase 50 blooms dark pink carna- tions. Class M— Patten & Co., $10 for the best vase 100 blooms variegated car- nation, Mrs. M. A. Patten type. Class X — The Gardeners' and Flor- ists' Club of Boston, two prizes, 1st, $15; 2d, $10, open to private gardeners only. For best three vases of three varieties, 25 blooms to each vase. Papers will be read at the meeting as foil ' Carnations From a Retailer's Point of View, by Thomas F. Galvin, Bos- ton, Mass. Carnation Breeding, by Prof. H. F. Hall, Durham College, N. H. Carnations in the Rocky Mountains, by J. A. Valentine, Denver, Col. The complete official schedule of premiums, rules and regulations has been issued and copies may be had on application to the secretary, A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. The usual excursion rate of one and one-third fare on the certificate plan has been extended by the railroads. When purchasing ticket to Boston ask the ticket agent for a certificate for attendance at the meeting of the American Carnation Society, Jan. 24 and 25, 1906. WORCESTER COUNTY (MASS.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The program for the winter meetings is out and among the subjects of im- portance to be treated by the various speakers are the following: Jan. 4, "Horticulture, Past, Present and Future," O. B. Hadwen; Jan. 11, "Orchard Insect Pests and Modern Methods in Spraying," George T. Powell; Jan. 25, "Ornamental Trees and Shrubs," J. Woodward Manning; Feb. 15, "Herbaceous Plants," Edward W. Breed; Feb. 22, "Vegetables for the Home Garden," J. Lewis Ellsworth. On March 14 and 15 the Massachusetts Fruit Growers' convention will be held and on the latter date Prof. F. A. Waugh will speak on "The Results of Some Experiments in Pruning." PITTSBURGH AND ALLEGHENY FLORISTS' AND GARDENERS' CLUB. The meeting held on the evening of Jan. 2 was one of the pleasantest of the season. Possibly the reason for it may be found in the exceptionally good holiday season, in which all the trade shared. There was a variety of exhibits. H. S. Price, gardener for G. M. Laughlin, showed an exceptionally fine strain of Veitch's primulas, and some long-stemmed tulips, which he gets by covering the pots thickly with moss and letting the tulips force their way through. The Pittsburgh Florists' Exchange had a vase of Queen of Edgely roses. The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. had an interesting variety of exhibits, including the Mme. Cusin rose, which they prefer to the Bride or Bridesmaid, on account of its free- dom of growth and uetter keeping qualities. A vase of the Bon Silene rose in bud was shown. The attention of the club was called to some very fine sweet peas, but bunched without any foliage, to the detriment of the grower's purse. Five new members were elected. The nomination of officers for 1906 re- sulted in the ticket for 1905 being put in the field, with the exception of President Langhans who, to the great regret of the club, absolutely refused to accept a renomination. Jno. W. Jones, foreman of Schenley Park con- servatories, received the nomination for president. Carnations will be the subject of the February meeting of the club. H. P. JOSLIN. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The next meeting of the club will be held on Jan. 16, at Horticultural Hall. The newly elected officers will be installed, and will make addresses. Messrs. M. A. Patten, William Nichol- son and Peter Fisher will, it is ex- pected, speak on the carnations of the past, present and future, respectively. A number of new varieties will be on exhibition, and there will be other attractive features. As this meeting just precedes the convention of the American Carnation Society, important matters pertaining to it will be discussed, and a large attendance of members is hoped for. W. N. CRAIG, Secretary. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The annual ball of the Wholesale Florists' Employes will be held at the Amsterdam Opera House, 344 West 44 th street, New York, on Saturday, Jan. 13. The price of tickets is within the reach of all. On Wednesday, Jan. 10, the garden- ers and florists of Madison, N. J., will have their annual smoker. Extraor- dinary preparations are being made to have this affair beat the record — some- thing not easy to do. There is a movement on foot to form a horticultural association in Fairfield County, Conn., and all those interested in the same are requested to send their names to Charles W. Neth, Ridgefield, or Frank E. Conine, Stratford, Conn. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. George D. Clark of the Henry A. Dreer Company was taken suddenly ill in New York, December 23rd. He has been confined to his home in Phila- delphia since, but at last accounts was improving. Turnford Hall begonia is a pretty flower but it is not a seller like Lor- raine. "It will sell in a made-up basket with the pink one" says Edwin Lonsdale. Which is severe from such an optimist. Etiphorbia fulgens (jacquiniaefiora) has been considerably in evidence at the fashionable flower stores this sea- son. There is room for more of this good old favorite. Like the poinsettia it is coming into popularity again. Mr. Darlington, of the Burpee Seed Farms at Doylestown, Pa., presented his views of "California and its Climate" at the last meeting of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, Jan. 2. Albert M. Herr of Lancaster, Pa., will give a review of the Boston show at the February meeting. This club in- tends to post its delinquents on the bulletin board from now on. We had great faith in laws, but are generally "agin" enforcement. Dear Sirs: — I find I am short No. 14. Vol. 2, of Horticulture, and would ask you to send me a copy of the same by mail, as I wish my files of this increasingly good horticultural paper complete. — ■ M. J. W .January 6, 1906 HORTICULTURE if. MOVING A LARGE OAK. James Garthly, gardener for H. H. Rogers, Fairhaven, Mass., has com- pleted the task of moving a large English oak, for a distance of 100 feet, to a more favorable position upon the lawn. The operation was performed by digging around and under the tree, placing 12-inch beams under the ball and raising the mass and drawing it to its new position by means of screw jacks and windlass. The tree has a diameter of 27 in., a height of 40 ft., and spread of branches 45 ft.; the estimated weight is fifteen tons. In lifting the tree it was found that about four feet below the surface of the ground was a bed of granite which cropped up nearly to the surface, about six feet from the trunk of the tree on three sides; while on the fourth side, four feet from the tree was a cemented wall. Thus the root area was circumscribed; for with the excep- tion of eight comparatively small roots which ran out to a distance of thirty feet into the lawn, but which carried no feeders except upon the extreme ends, it appeared that the tree had grown in a basin; and it was lifted with practically no disturbance of its root system. The eight roots spoken of were carefully unearth d, wrapped in hay and hung up in the tree. The weather has been favorable for the operation and the eventual suc- cess of the work will be of great in- terest to all who are interested in arboriculture. The moving of this fickle tree with the chances of success, brings to mind the subject of the value of Quercus Robur as an ornamental tree. When grown as a specimen or lone tree un- der favorable conditions the sturdy limbs and majestic form of the Qurr- cus Robur justify its claim to the title of King of trees. As an ornamental tree in Massachu- setts, it is not without its failings in- asmuch as it suffers from the effects of extreme cold weather. The trunk invariably, and sometimes the larger limbs, split, causing an unsightly suture or protuberance which detracts si mewhat from the beauty of the tree. When the thermometer registers near to 10 below zero the cleft in the trunk opens so wide that a stick the thick- ness of a man's finger may be inserted, and closes with the return of warmer weather. The cleft extends to the heart of the tree rendering it useless as timber. Sonic authorities give the probable life of the English oak as fifty years. But if planted upon well-drained soil i for in wet or swampy places it will not do well), we may reasonably hope for better things than this. The tree which Mr. Garthly has moved was grown from one of a number of acorns brought from England by the late Warren Delano, of Fairhaven, in the fall of 18CC. A number of seedlings were raised and at 2 or 3 years old were transplanted in their present posi- tions: none of these trees at the present time show signs of deteriora- tion. Upon a neighboring estate there are a number of English oaks planted by the same Mr. Delano, the planting of which was of an earlier date, as they did not spring from the acorns brought over in 18C6. Two or three show evi- dent signs of decay but among them are several fine trees one of which has a ilia meter of 29 inches and a spread of branches of G5 feet and appears to be in the best of health. The Quercus Robur in this country is a rapid grower and quickly develops a fine shape and if the life of it be only fifty years I think it will compare fav- orably with many other imported trees; but if we would plant for posterity or would duplicate the veteran oaks of Merrie Sherwood we must rely upon our native oaks. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Elm City Nursery Co., New Haven, Conn. — Trade price list of surplus stock. Jensen & Dekema, Cnicago, send out a folder with price list of rooted-cut- ting carnations for season of 1905-06. Boddington's Seeds, Spring 1906, is the title of a very artistic illustrated catalogue received from Arthur T. Boddington, New York City. The cover is a departure and a strikingly good one. From George E. Dickinson, 1 Broad- way, New York, comes the most beau- tiful calendar of the season. The Children of the Prairie, with selections from Hiawatha, are artistically por- trayed in rich colors. It is a gem. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton street, New York — Annual seed cata- logue, Outh issue. Has a handsome colored cover, is full of the cream of seedsmen's stock, and offers a tempt- ing list of flower and vegetable seed novelties. Joseph Breck & Sons, 47 to 54 North Market street, Boston. Annual de- scriptive catalogue of high-grade seeds. A comprehensive list, including regu- lar stocks and novelties in flower, vegetable and forage seeds, agricul- tural implements, bulbs, poultry sup- plies, fertilizers and everything that horticulturalist or farmer can wish for. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. — Peony catalogue for fall, 1905. A price-list of the unsurpassed collection under culture at Cottage Gardens, with full cultural directions and advice as to most desirable varieties for all pur- poses. Also the Cottage Gardens Nursery Book for 1905-06. A very complete list of hardy ornamental trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York. One hundred and fifth annual cata- logue of high-class seeds. Few houses in this country can point to 104 years of continuous existence and prosperity. The catalogue now sent out is charac- teristic of this well-known house, sterling from cover to cover. An ar- tistic conventional arrangement of carnations adorns the first cover, and on the other outside is a colored plate of Noroton Beauty Potato. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. North Woburn, Mass. — Adam I ter, one house. Auburn, Me.— Charles E. Shackley, one house. Stratford, Conn.— C. D. Mills, addi- tion to house, 7iixi'u. Manchester, Conn. — John Cheney, one house. cH. 45~ls^~0^> [U'UixA \ _, LIST OF PATENTS. Issued December 26, 1905. 808,464. Fruit Cutter and PittPr. King T. Lynn, Fresno, Cal, assignor of one-half to A. Mocker, San Fran- cisco, Cal. 16 H ORTI CULTURE January 6, 190& THE IDEAL COUNTRY HOME FOR THE MAN OF MODEST INCOME A paper by Oglesby Paul. Read before the Society of American Flor- ists at Washington Convention. No doubt many of you will laugh at the title of my paper, "The Ideal Home" and yet seriously how many people have ever thought this subject out and reached a definite idea. Most people I have found are like sheep in their home making, following where others lead, and judging from the evi- dence at hand the leaders usually wore blinders. Take the average suburban settlement for example, where the properties are an acre or less in ex- tent, and it is of small places only that I shall speak. The houses In such places are usually comfortable and attractive now, thanks to the skill of our architects, and the real estate man may usually be trusted to sue that they have all modern improve- ments of water supply, drainage, light- ing, good roads and the like, of the necessities as we call them of modern life. The land, too, has been improved, the roads are shaded by trees and the gardens are neat lawns with here and there a tree or clump of bushes. So far, so good. But after all does this represent the ultimate perfection of home making? The houses are vastly more home-like and interesting than those of thirty years ago, almost as homelike as those of our grandfathers' day some malicious critic would say, but the gardens are still woefully bare and dull. Think of what one can do with a half acre, what a paradise some half acres are, yes, and what paradises they so often were in our grandfathers' day, and then wonder at the bare half acres you see today. Surely the house and grounds together make the home, and the grounds even more than the house should reflect the personality of the owner. Study and the mental pic- turing of your grounds as you would have them look will alone make this possible. And then remember that planting, and once again planting, is the secret of success. How many hand- some houses do you see in a day on lots bare of individuality and interest, dotted with a few trees and scattered bushes which might be made beauti- ful by intelligent planting. The passer- by on the highway can run his eye over the entire estate and take in at a glance everything save possibly the kitchen door in the rear. What privacy Is there left in such a home? The plot we will assume is rectangu- lar, without features of any sort and nearly level. The house faces west towards the street and stands some fifty feet back from it. To mark the separation from the street we will carry a hedge of privet across the front, and lead a walk directly to the front door from the street. By screen plantings of bushes from the corners of the house we will cut off the rest of the place from the public eye which must be content with a view of our front yard and no more, this much we concede to the general good. (And here I know there are some who will say I am conceding too much and should shut the public out altogether with a high wall; however, walls whether good or bad cost money that we need for more important things). Either side of my walk I» would have a little lawn and back of it next the margins irregular enclosing borders of shrubs. Stout coarse growers are not wanted or they will so outgrow our space, but there is wealth of material at hand for our purposes. In the cor- ners where height is needed might be forsythias, those golden glories of the spring, preferably only Forsythia For- tunei and suspensa, as viridissima is too coarse and Sieboldi differs but little from Fortunei. Of the viburn- ums we can find room for plicatum (the Japanese Snowball) and opulus (the single type), the old bush cran- berry of our grandfathers. The wei- gela, especially the newer varieties such as Eva Rathke may find a place, as also of the bush Loniceras tartarica and bella Candida, charming for their bright fruits in July, and fragrantis- sima for its perfumed flowers in early spring. As lower growers with these would be the lavish tribe of Rosacea, Spiraea Thunbergii or arguta, the bridal wreaths most lovely of spring- flowering bushes, with the more vig- orous Spiraea Van Houttei for later bloom and perhaps in a pocket in front of the border the dwarf Spiraea An- thony Waterer and Spiraea salicifolia. Rosa rugosa alba and Mme. Bruant deserve a place, and if we can get it, the new rugosa alba repens. The list of roses should include our native Rosa lucida, Mr. Dawson's new lucida alba, Rosa nitida, that hedge of thorns, Rosa Caroliniana, the tall swamp rose, and Rosa setigera, the wild July blooming rose of the prairies. Ribes sanguinea and aureum, the red and yellow currants, Rubus deliciosus and Exorchorda grandiflora (the pearl bush) are worthy of places. The old- fashioned Spiraea prunifolia with its wealth of double white flowers invalu- able for cutting will delight you if tucked in behind some such spreading grower as the dwarf privet (Ligus- trum Regelianum) to soften the effect of its stiff habit of growth. The althea, its companion in old door yards should be included, especially the red and white varieties as they occupy little space and bloom in mid- summer when few shrubs are in flower. Of dwarf spreading bushes for the foregrounds of these borders we have Berberis Thunbergii, Ligustrum Regelianum and media, the latter a seiuom planted but valuable form of ovalifolium of dwarf growth and an abundant bloomer, Hydrangea panicu- lata grandiflora and quercifolia (inter- esting in its semi-prostrate habit, hand- some leaves and graceful heads of flowers). A corner, too, may be found for the climbing hydrangea, Schizo- phragma hydrangeoides, and where it can be trained over the side of the building there are few plants more handsome. Then where we wish to bring the shrubbery down to the grass line without that harsh margin com- mon along shrub beds we have a charming plant of low stature. Deutzia gracilis and Lemoinei, Hypericums aureum, prolificum and Moserianum, Xanthorrhiza apiifolia, Euonymus ob- ovatus and many more. Still further to break up the stiffness of the bush forms a plant of bittersweet, Celastrus Ecandens or the Japanese Celastrus articulata, and Lonicera Halleana are invaluable rambling over the ground or mounting on the nearest bush, every breeze sweeping their graceful outstretched tendrils to and fro in the air. In the grass near the walk there is space for a small flowering tree or two such as the double scarlet thorn. Crataegus oxycanthra rubra fl. pi.. the English thorn, C. oxycantha, the white thorn of Milton, the golden shower tree (Laburnum), the pink dogwood, Cornus Flor- ida rubra or the like. For detail in the shrubberies there is an array of interesting seldom-grown bushes for some of which we can find space. Styrax Japonica, Symplocos cratae- goides (a hardy bush, bearing bottle- brush white flowers), Caryopteris mas- tacantha (the blue spiraea of the trade list), Pyrus Japonica for its cheerful red blossoms so early in the season, Prunus amygdalis, the flowering al- mond, Rhodotypus kerrioides for its neat habit, clear white flowers and black fruits, and Kerria Japonica, preferably the old single form, as its growth is better and flower more graceful. Now let us pass from the front door yard through the screen planting into the wild garden which lies on the south side of the house, shut out from the public gaze by those screening bushes. It will be simply treated, consisting of masses of wild flowers and rock loving plants through which we pass by a trail that divides into two winding walks. The grading would be that of a little vale, the ground rising at the sides, forming slopes which are to be clothed with the rambling, sprawling bushes and plants found in the wild spots such as the brambles, Rubus odoratus, incisus and dumetorum, struggling down be- tween taller lycium, symphoricarpus and sambucus. The back ground would be of such things as Rosa multi- flora and canina, Cephalanthus occi- dentalis (the button bush of our North- ern swamps which vies with the sam- bucus and clethra to make glorious the bogs in midsummer). The feath- ery Tamarix, Eleagnus multiflora, Ber- beris aquifolium, Andromeda speciosa, Fendlera rupicola, Robinia hispida, Rosa spinosissima and many others, and on the irregular sloping fore- ground tufted masses of heather, Erica vulgaris, Iberis sempervirens and Ten- oreana, Daphne cneorum, junipers of various kinds from the creeping pros- trata and sabina to the upright japon- ica, sinensis and virginica, yuccas. Azalea amoena, Spiraea ulmaria, pal- mata, tomentosa and aruncus, carpet- ing the ground in the inter spaces with Euonymus radicans, Lathyrus latifoli- us, the everlasting pea, broken by tufts of Armeria maritima, Orobus vernus, Arabis alpina, Alyssum saxa- tile, Aquilegia canadensis, Oenotheras Youngii, biennis, the white flowered speciosa and the aster-like O. Mis- souriensis. The walks might be of soil and leaves, pine needles or tan bark and as a grass edging would be stiff and wasteful of room as well, carpets of moneywort-Lysimachia numularia will form a delightful irregular margin and when in bloom is covered with its yel- low flowers. By sinking an old hogs- head in one corner and making an oc- casional use of the hose we have the ground work of a water garden where Nymphaeas may bloom amid iris, myos- otis, mallow (Malva moscheutos), and lythrum with a backing of the water side cephalanthus, clethra and arundo. From the wild garden by an entrance arched with clematis and wistaria we pass into the flower garden occupying the rear or eastern portion of the lot. Here all is formal. A neat hedge of privet encloses it and the space within January 6, 1906 HORTICULTURE 17 Is laid out in straight walks and rec- tangular beds filled with flowers. Here the old-fashioned hollyhocks, digitalis, delphiniums, tiger lilies, iris, roses, paeonies and phloxes reign supreme, as they have for centuries in such gardens before us. The new and improved forms of each let us have by all means, especially in the phloxes, where the stride both in purity of tone and size of flower is amazing. Let us also have roses in abundance, hybrid perpetuals, hardy teas and hybrid ramblers, the latter best grown with some support. Harrison's yellow is an especial favor- ite of all rose lovers. The spaces left we can fill with such plants as the poppies of many sorts, perennial and annual. For blues we will have Baptisia australis, distressingly short- lived though its lilac flowers be, Iris germanica and siberica, the latter most decorative of irises when well- grown, though Iris Kaempferi flowers excel it in size and depth of coloring; Campanula grandiflora, rotundifolia and persicifolia, Aquilegia coerulea, Veronica longifolia subsessilis, hardy asters and Stokesia cyanea. In pinks and whites are dianthus group, D. are- narius, barbatus and deltoides, Lych- nis viscaria fl. pi. Pyrethrum hybrid and uliginosum, Achillea ptarmica, the Pearl, liatris and Sedum spectabile. For yellows there is an abundance to choose from in the composite family alone, beginning with the early flower- ing Doronicum excelsum and the core- opsis, and ranging through Rudbeckias hirta, laciniata fl. pi. (Golden Glow), and speciosa, and ending with Haleni- um pumilum and Helianthus Maximili- anus and orgyalis. Aquilegia, the Cal- ifornia hybrids of the yellow A. chry- santha, also deserve a place, and I have not even touched on the wide field of annual flowers and tender plants which are the life of a garden. Arbors and trelises against the house will give space for growing wisterias, climbing roses, actinidias and other vines, and if there be a board fence along the back of the lot it may be made beautiful with clematis in many sorts, the rambling yellow Jasminum nudiflorium, one of the spring's pio- neers, briar roses, annual cobaea and the grand old passion flower Passiflora crerulea. But let us pass through to the fourth or north side of the house which if the building be well located will be but a narrow strip of land twenty-five or thirty feet wide. Through it the walk to the kitchen door should run the space being least valuable here. That leaves room enough still for two shady borders in which to plant shade-loving shrubs, flowers and ferns. Of bushes there are the native Symphoricarpus vulgaris and racemosus, of value chiefly for their pink and white berries, the lat- ter S. racemosus was the wax berry of colonial days. For brightness of flower there is nothing to equal the azalea which will do nicely in such location, and Azalea nudiflora, the common wild pink azalea of our woods, is as charming as any. These azaleas may be effectively grouped and grown to best advantage when planted among evergreens whose foliage will hide the bare shanks of the azalea which, like the Sultan of Sulu whose costume was limited to a stove pipe hat and a red cravat, have all their beauty on top. In the foreground would be the low grown forms, the lovely pink A. Vaseyi, just the shade of the old Daybreak carnation, the darker Azalea nudiflora and the large flowered Ghent and Mollis hybrids, shades of orange and yellow chiefly. Behind them the taller A. arborescens, viscosum and calendulacea, the latter the flame azalea of the Southern mountains. Space, too, there is for the pretty lavender Rhodora canadensis, a close kin botanically to the azalea. For evergreen plants to associate with them there are our native Rhododen- dron maximum and Catawbiense, quite cheaply obtained and both very beau- tiful. So, too, of the native Kalmia latifolia. For variety a few plants of the dearer hybrids are worth trying if your purse can afford it, though they are thankless fellows, apt to re- pay your greatest pains by succumbing to the first cold winter. More satis- factory are the Andromedas japonica and floribunda, especially the former which is far too seldom grown. Leu- cothoe Catesbcei, a low spreading bush with leathery leaves and racemes of white flowers, is charming and easily handled as is also Ilex crenata, the Japanese holly. Conifers we do not need as the space is insufficient for their proper development and they suc- cumb so often to the dust and soot of the suburbs. Here and there we would tuck in clumps of ferns, tall Osmun- das cinnamomia, Claytonia and re- galis in the dampest places, the hay- scented Dicksonia and graceful bracken (Pteris aquilina) where the sunshine enters most often, and under the cover of some bushes the evergreen Christmas fern (Aspidium acrosti- choides), the fragile botrychium and the beech fern (Fnegopteris hexago- noptera). No bare ground should be seen but in its place mats of English ivy, ground gill (Nepeta glechoma), Rosa Wichuraiana, and vincas, their flatness broken by taller clumps of Solomon seal (Polygonatum biflorum), trilliums, Scilla bifolia, primulas, uvularias (the wood lily), the wood- land golden rod and aster (Solidago caesium and Aster multiflorus), lilies of the valley and other flowers of our own or European forests. Such an half acre is by no means an impossible dream, nor is there fear that it will look cramped and crowded for we have carried the division of the house into rooms out into the garden. And it need not cost a fortune in the making If the owner will go systematically about it. and use his opportunities. The soil, of course, must be well pre- pared by deep digging and be well en- riched. Many hours must be spent in gathering and establishing the plants, whether they be bought in nurseries or collected in the woods and fields. But after all, many a man spends al- most as much money on a useless stone wall along his property front, a wall too low to screen either from within or without. And will it not be worth while? Not a moment of the year will be without its interest in such a garden home from the first breaking of spring when the buldoco- dium is pushing its green nose watch- ing for a warm day to open its pink flowers with their odd strap-like petals, every day in haste to profit by the opening of the season, and not long after the white and lovely violet col- ored form named after Sir Walter Scott. Meanwhile by the pool our oid friend, the skunk-cabbage (Symplocar- pus foetidus), a sort of stout matron- ly old party, as it were, who rises be- times, has been up for some time and no doubt may be in full bloom already, though this is a matter of interest more particularly to the symplocarpus itself, as the blossom is quite hidden in the purple green sheath. Then comes a long array of tender little things, bulbous for the most part, headed by the cold blue squill and its companions, the warmer colored Chi- onodoxas Lucilliae and gigantea, the "glories of the snow" of our fathers, almost as early are the woodland flow- ers, the wind and rue anemones (Ane- mones nemorosa and Thalictrum ane- monoides), together with the bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) and the dog- tooth violet (Erythronium American- um). Snowdrops in a bold group in one corner follow, and behind them would be rising the stout stems of the Old Crown Imperial (Fritiilaria im- perialis). This plant is one of the marvels among spring flowers. Like a giant among pygmies, it shoots up in a few weeks and then bursts out into a great head of orange lily-like flow- ers. No, there is one spring bloomer that is yet more remarkable for its length of stem — the eremurus — think of finding in May a newly risen stem five feet high, supporting a spike of snowy flowers nearly a yard stick long. One thinks at once of the magician and his marvelous seed. I always feel like taking off my hat to the eremurus. The shrubby things in the door yard begin to be heard from, spiraea, cy- donia, barberry vieing with the nar- cissus and tulip in the wild garden for our interest and presently the place is a veritable fairy land of life and color from the unfolding leaves of the tiny Nymphaea pygmaea in the pool to the nodding trumpets of the tecoma mount- ing skyward on the walls. And so it goes until frost cuts off the lingering flowers of chrysanthemum, geranium, dahlia and aster. Remember, too, I have not exhausted, but just touched upon the field open to him who cares to try my receipt for a garden home. CINCINNATI HOLIDAY REPORT. The demand has been quite brisk during the past week, but prices are slowly tending downward. Roses and carnations continue to show an improvement and are well worth the price asked. Green goods are plenti- ful with the exception of asparagus, especially the Sprengeri. Business for New Year's was fully up to expecta- licms, and all are well pleased with the holiday trade, and the growers have already begun Easter prepara- tions. That the holiday business this sea- son has surpassed all previous records there can be no doubt. I find that about 10 per cent, increase over last year is a fair estimate. Some report more, some less, but al! join in saying that they could have done more had they been able to get the stuck wanted. It lias been charged that the dealers shipped the bulk of the good stock and that the local buyers were obliged to take what was left or depend on other markets for their supply. To supply the demand for the holidays has long been an unsolved problem, but the solution is apparently easy, for a good salesman has but little dif- ficulty to induce his customers to buy a nicely filled pan or basket of plants instead of a dozen Beauties or a box of cut flowers if the latter are not fresh and good. 18 HORTICULTURE January 6, 1906 THE CHRYSANTHEMUM Its Culture for Professional Growers and Amateurs By Arthur Herrington Tin mos complete and comprehensive work on the cultivation of the chrysanthemum that has yet been published in America. Its scope and character may be gleaned from- the li^t of con- tents, which comprise^ chapters on culture for exhibition; composts planting; benches, boxes or pots; general cultura details; crown and ter- minal buds; feeding, its object and application; care of the buds; exhibitiot. ana judging; speci- men plants, chrysanthemum plants iu six-inch pots; commercial culture, raising from seed and hybridizing; sports, hardy chrysanthemums ; chrysanthemums for south and west; chrysan- themums id Australia; insect pests and diseases; classification and selection of varieties for special purposes; and history of the chrysanthemum. The book will be welcomed both by the profes- sional and amateur growers of chrysanthemums, for the lucid, comprehensive as well as the prac- tical character of its contents, which, if strictly .followed, cannot fail to bring about the desired results, namely, the obtaining of large chrysan- themum flowers in the greenhouse, and a pro- fusion of bloom in the garden. Handsomely Illustrated. 168 pages. 5x7 inches. Price, 50c. HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. A Book For Everybody HOW TO MAKE MONEY GROW- ING VIOLETS By George Saltford On receipt, of the price, 25 cents, we will forward by mail postpaid, this complete treatise by a man who thoroughly understands his sub- ject. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING GO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. £LY"! To Build ? Going:. I am interested in a glass factory in fersey. I want to hear from you be- fore placing your order for glass. 1 think I can put you in the w ay of "aving some money. State quantity, juality, and size wanted. NOT IN THE TRUST. Address George C. Watson 1014 Ll'DLOW STREET &&• Remember this factory is NOT in the TRI'ST and has a free foot Philadelphia, Penn. CLAY'S FERTILIZER Endorsed by the crowned head of England. An imported product. 56 lb. Bag, $4.00. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS. 20I Fulton Street, - - New York Telephone, 3427 Cortlaudt. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. A large stock of two and three year old (transplanted.), from 12 inches to four feet ■well finished plants at very low prices for quality of stock. Get my prices before pur- chasing Satisfaction guaranteed. Address, CHARLES BLACK, HICHTSTOWN, - - N.J. B. & A. Specialties POT GROWN FORCING STOCK 15.00 Lilacs, Charles X, Mane Le Graye, pot Doz. too grown, extra size plants $10.00 $75. 00 Cytissus Laburnum (Golden Chain) pot gro*n, XX fine, 6 ft - 18.00 Deutzia Gracilis, pot grown 2-00 Viburnum Opulus, pot grown 6.50 \ lb irrmm Plicatum, pot grown 7-5° Staphyliea Colchica, pot grown 7.50 Dielytra Spectabibs, strong Doz. 103 clumps fjr forcing $100 $600 Wisterias, pot gmwn 9.00 Azalea Mollis, brilliant col- ors. 3.50 5.00 English Scarlet Hawthorn, pol grown, y+ ft. 15.00 Spirea Jafonica, selected strong clumps Spirea a^tilboides floribunda Spirea compacta multiflora Spirea palmata, scarlet va- riety . 30 00 40 00 5.00 5.50 6.00 6 00 Killarney Roses extra heavy 2-year old, field grown, English stock, $500 per doz., $35.00 per 100 Spirea Gladstone 1.50 10.00 Rhododendrons. The most profitable plants for Ejster. Handsome, well budded plants from $6 00 t<> $24 00 per doz.; tne varieties consist of all beautiful colors and well adapted for forcing. Acacia Paradoxa, fine bushy specimens 3 ft., $2.00 each 18.00 per doz. Crimson Ramblers, per 100, $10. oo, $15.00, $18.00 Baby Ramblers, 3 inch pots, bushy plants 15.00 Baby Ramblers, strong field grown stock $3.50 per doz. $25.00 per 100. Rose, Frau Karl Druschki. Strong field grown plants $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100 Roses, H. P., low budded, 2 year old, finest slock ever receivtd (per 1000 $100) 12.00 Gen. Jacqueminot Bar Rothschild La France Mrs. John Laing Paeonia Gen. Washington Ubich Brunner Gabriel Luizet Baron Bonstettin Magna Cbarta Marie Bauman Mad Plantier R"ses, Te t and Polyantha ■ 12.00 Maman Cochet pink Mamati Cochet white, Kaiserin Aug Victoria, Hermosa, pink, Agrippina, red. Clothilde Soupert, fine for pots, bushy plants. Aucuba Japonica, very satisfactory for deco- rative work, per doz .$3 00, $6.00, $9.00 English Ivy. Handsome, bushy stock, 2% to 3 ft $15.00 per 100 Biy Trees, Standards and Pyramids. Any quantify in all sizes; ask f >r prices. We aLo have a uood supply uf specimen Kentias and other decorative plants. We are always pleased to receive Visitors BOBBINK & ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists RUTHERFORD - - - - N. J. wwvwwwvwwwwwwvwwgww ROOTED CUTTINGS Get the Best Per 100 Per 1000 White Lawon $3.00 $27.50 White Perfection, new 12.00 Enchantress 3-00 Fair Maid 2. CO Lawson 2.00 Haines1 .New Red... 12.00 Cardinal, bes' scarlet of all 6.00 Quality guaranteed. Send for prices on large lots; also complete list of Carnations, Hums and Roses CHICAGO CARNATION CO J. H. TROY, MT. HISSARLIK NURSERIES NEW ROCHEILE, N. T. Tel. 515-J New Rochelle Mgr. THE ROSARY FLOWER CO. Tel. 2612 Mad. Sq. 24 E. 34th Street, N. Y. City FOREST TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS AND SEEDLINGS Catalpa Speciosa, Black Locust. Nursery grown and collected seeds and seedlings FOREST NURSERY AND SEED CO. MCMINNVILLE, TENN, R. F. D. 2 TO BUYERS Patronize our Advertisers, they will treat you right January 6, 1906 MORTICULTURE 19 Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L .Street WASHINGTON. D. C. A.Giide&Bro. FLORISTS 1214 F ST., WASHINGTON. D. C. SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 1017 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO. Both 'Phones 2670 Mafp WANTS. GOOD MEN When you need good men, skilled or unskilled, write: THOS. H. BAMBRICK 34 South 7th Street, Philadelphia Help of all kinds. Including that for Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen and the Horticultural trade generally. WANTED— Young man, 21 to 24 years preferred, who has had a training in old country and a year or two in this country, In general greenhouse work and good knowledge of plants. Wages .$50 a mouth. Address T. W., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Tlace, Boston. ""for" sale A first class cut under platform spring wagon, and also a first class top wagon, cut under, French plate glass on side, with a good reliable horse. Will sell cheap after the holidays. Good for city, country, commercial grower or retail florist's use. CHAS. MIL- LANG, 50 West 29th St., N. Y. FOR SALE OR RENT\ Well established florists' business In vicinity of Boston, 8.000 feet of glass, three acres of land. Entire product sold at retail. Other business demands my time. Address P. C. C, care of HORTI- CULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place. Boston. IN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER MADE by the Supreme Court of New York, in aiid for the County of New York, dated November 9, 1905, notice is hereby given to all creditors and persons having ■ against the Clucas & Boddingtorj Company, I poration lately doing business In the City and County of New Yori, thai thej are required to present their claims against said corporation with the vouchers therefor, duly verified and sworn to, to the sub- scriber, the duly appointed assignee of said corporation for the benefit of its creditors, at his place of transacting business. No. 97 Water Street, Borough of Manhattan, City of New York, on or before the 10th day of February, 1906. Dated November 17, 1905. FRANK H. HENRY, Assignee. VAN INGEN, SEIBERT & PADDOCK, Attorneys for Assignep, 49 Wall Street, Manhattan, New York City. F <£ FANCY OR DAGGER. FERNS No, 1 STOCK, oniy 75c per 1000 GALAX. I (fMOVfM /Erta:;§P San.pfn^ 1^ Brilliant bronze or green 75c per 1000 Use our laurel festooning for your Decorations, li gives the besi satisfaction of it t his time of tin- > ear, . ication. we make it daily, gathered fresh from t lie woods. Hand made, lull sizes, 4c. 5c and 6c per yard. Once used, u.-cd. Blanch Laurel, 35c per large bundle, Piincess Kne by the jr made into festooning when desired. CROWL FERN CO., MILLINGTON, MASS. ?. ->»',*. ■ jT always pound DETROIT John Breitmeyer's Sons Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs High GradeCut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled in best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture We hope our readers will, as far as possible, buy everything they need from Horticulture's Advertisers. ALEX. McCONNELL 546 Fifth Ave., New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and all principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam- ships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXC0NNELL FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIviTlifEET ST. LOUIS, M0. Es'abli5hed 1873 Long Distance Phone Bell Lindell 676 ~ffatAinftbTv,JD.C. BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS This -wooden box nicely stained and varnished, 18x30x12, made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters. Block Letters, iJ4 or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leadme florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. f . MCCARTHY, Manager 66 Pearl Street. BOSTON, MAS?. REED (Si KELLER 122 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and arc dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. THE PRETTIESTlELL FOR LEAST MONEY Do you want the greatest novelty in wreathing, Green Statice. J. STERN & CO. 1928 GFRM4NT0WN AVENUF, PHILADELPHIA- WILLIAM J. BOAS & CO. MANUFACTURERS OF Folding Flower Boxes No. 1042 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia Write for Price List and Samples In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture E. A. BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer In SOUTHERN WILD' SMILAX and Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplies. New crop now ready in limited quantities. EVERGREEN, ALA. Decorating Evergreens, etc., at Wholesale Wild Smilax, Palmetto and Cycas (fresh cut), Palm Leaves, Galax, Lcu- cothoe, Ferns and Mosses, Leaf Mold, Orchid and Azalea Peats. Everything in Season. THE KERVAN COMPANY 20 West 27th St., New York. O A Iv A. ^iT Rronze and green Ualax, 60c per 1000 Fancy and Daguer Ferns, $1.00 " Green Leucothoe Sprays, 3.00 " " Bronze Leucothoe Sprays, 5.00 " Rhododendron Spraj s, 3 00 " " No. 1 stock, fresh from the patch. 13 years' experience. Watch for new hobo dealers. Kindlv remit with first order. J. N. PRITCHARD . - Elk Park, N. C. 20 HORTICULTURE January 6, 1906 U>*^*^M»^iW>O^^H«^NI^»<^^^^jfc» '■ WILD SMILAX $3.50 and $5.00 per case THE LEO NIESSEN CO. L WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1217 Arch St., - PHILADELPHIA Store Open 7 A. M. to 8 P.M. ' In writing advertisers, mention Hortlcnltore '•-^•^■•oo*^ j White Lilacs ■ I 5 • White Violets I and Samuel S.Pennock I PHILA. j J^»ZL _ WHOLESALE \J/7G FLORIST OF 1612-1618 Ludlow Street. Store closes 8 P. M. 1 Carnations. Beauty Bride and Bridesmaid. Lily of the Valley. Violets. Telephone 6'Z68-6267 Main WELCH BROS- 15 Province St. BOSTON E. H. HUNT Wholesale Cut Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE" 76 Wabash Av., CHICAGO In writing advertisers, mention Horticultare Weiland & Risch Leading Western Growers and Shippers of Cut Flowers 59 Wabash Ave., - CHICAGO Long Distance Phone Central 879. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture VAUGHAN&SPERRY Wholesale Commission Florists If you wish to buy or sell, see them first 'PHONE CENTRAL 2571 40 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO In writing advertisers, mention Hortlcnltore Fine Bouvardia Valley CARNATIONS W. J. Baker, 1432 So. Penn Sq. PHILA. WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS 51-53 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO, ILL., In writing advertisers, mention Hortlcnltore CMS. W. McKELUR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers A Daily Shipment From to to 60 Growers We can and will take care of your Cut Flower and Supply Wants to advantage E. F. W I NTERS0N CO. «fe&&Kg» CATALOGUE FREE PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO Jan. 4 ST. LOUIS Dec 1 8 PHILA. Jan. 4 BOSTON Jan. 4 ROSES Am. Beauty and Edgely Fan. & Sp. Extra No. t Lower grades Bride & "Maid— Fan. & Sp Extra.. No. i and Lower gr. . Liberty, Fancv Ordinary Richmond, Fancy Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy * >rdinary Chatenay, Fancy " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary. MISCELLANEOUS Cat t ley as Cypripediums Lny of the Valley Violets Tulips Romans Hya., Paper White, Nar.. Daffodils; Trumpets Mignonette.. Adiautum CuneUum Croweanuni Smilax Asp iragus Plumosus, strings...... " & Sprengen, bunches 50.00 32.00 20.00 6.00 g.oo 7.00 6,00 8.03 6.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 8 00 6.00 6.00 3.00 50 00 16 00 4.00 .50 to 25.00 8.00 ■5° 3-SO : :■.'-'■' 25 oO 25.00 4.00 ' •75 1 :-oo i 16.00 ' 50.00 35-00 I 40.00 30,00 15.00 6 00 10.00 6.00 3 00 15.00 4.00 50.00 40,00 25.00 10.00 12.00 8.00 5.00 25.00 10 00 8.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 4 00 2.03 60.GO lO. CO 3.00 ■50 lO.OO 6.00 10.00 5.00 6. co 3.0D 75.00 15.00 4.00 1. 00 1. 00 3.00 2.00 .50 12.00 25.00 2.00 5.00 6 00 1. 00 1.50 15.00 50.00 50.00 40.00 20 00 10.00 5.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 15.00 5.00 8.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 10.00 3.00 .50 1 50 3 co to to to to to to to 35.00 20.00 50.00 30.00 15.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 5-00 25.00 8.to 10.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 500 3.00 12.00 4.00 -75 2.00 5.00 1.00 1.50 12.00 50.00 35.00 J.H.BUDL0NG ?oses and Carnations A Specialty. 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO WHOLESALE GROWER of CUT FLOWERS In writing advertisers, mention Horticultare PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. Wholesalers of Cut Flowers 1516 AND 1518 SANSON! ST. January P, 1906 H ORT1 CULTURE 21 VICTORY Requires only ordinary culture and is a fancy in the fullest sense of the word, sold for 25c each at Christmas. 91 Cat Flower Market Re- ports. Country and suburban buy- BOSTON ers are beginning to find fault with the wholesale prices of flowers, which means that business is slack with them. It is slack in city circles as well, and the receipts of flowers being rather heavy in wholesale markets, accumulations are inevitable, and so the prices must go down, whether it pays or not. There has been no sensational tumble, as was the case last year, but it has already gone below a reasonable level on some things as, for instance. En- chantress carnations, which bring with difficulty anything over $4 per 100, al- though the superb stock offered must have cost more than that to produce. In roses, the medium grades are in demand in a ratio of about nine to one as compared with the specials which are represented in the top figures given in our market quotations. The whole- salers made a struggle on New Year's day to hold American Beauty specials at $75 per 100, but the final result is that $50 is the outside figure. Boston is not a very elastic market, and it does not take much, after the country trade stops buying, to choke the chan- nels and compel unloading at sacrifice rates. With ideal spring BUFFALO weather for Christmas, a rushing business was done. Plant trade was exceptionally good, with mild weather for delivery. Stock was a little scarce at the whole- sale house at the beginning of the week, but on Friday a good quantity was had, and shipping orders were rapidly filled. Select roses were about Southern Wild Smilax IN ANY QUANTITY W. E. McKISSICR Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN £ CUT FLOWERS • EOWARD REID. wFh,^e i 1526 Ranslead Steel, PHILADELPHIA X Store Closea 8 P. M. BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A- MOLTZ Wholesale Florist -5S. 57 W. 26th Street - - NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Piices Tel. 292 1-5243 .Tailison Square the only scarce article, especially long stem Liberties; as for ordinary and Teas, any amount could be had. Beauties were leaders, and in fairly good demand, with prices ruling high. Violets were held off until the latter part of the week, when they came in large quantities, and a good many were carried over, which were sold far be- low the list price. Carnations of fin- est quantities were had. Enchantress, Red Lawson, Flamingo and Cardinal being leaders, and brought good prices. Narcissi, Roman hyacinths and lily of the valley were in good demand. It may be said that shipping trade has been better than for years. All retail- ers are well satisfied with the amount of business done. Business conditions LOUISVILLE the previous week were pretty well in keeping with the Christmas rush, which was probably the best ever ex- perienced in Louisville. Carnations have had an unusually good demand, with the quality great, and the supply short. Roses have certainly had their share of popularity. The quality and supply with one or two exceptions are satisfactory. Violets, mignonette and lily of the valley move rapidly and are of good quality, but the supply at times is short. The supply of poin- settias is about over. After the Christmas NEW YORK sweep a considerable drop in values ensued, but not a severe drop, and prices held together fairly well, the anticipation of New Year's being a factor. This latter holiday, although observed by New Yorkers with universal enthusi- asm, amounted to but little, however, as a flower-buying occasion. This has been the case for a number of years back, and there was no good reason to expect anything better this year. The retailers took advantage of this as- surance to stand out against the hold- over Christmas figures which whole- sale dealers tried to maintain on somp choice lines, and succeeded in modify- ing prices somewhat, although there was no very serious smash-up. On Sunday evening most of the large re- tail establishments closed their doors at six or eight P. M., an unprecedented thing for New Year's Eve. The mar- ket at present is quiet, with a down- ward tendency, and should the weather continue favorable to heavy blooming, a considerable reduction in market values generally may be looked for. All the growers INDIANAPOLIS and the leading retailers report a record breaking Christmas trade at least 35 per cent, in advance of last year. Prices ruled high in most every- thing especially Beauties and best grade tea roses of which there was a big shortage owing to dark weather. Christmas greenery w^ent better than last year. The market was not over- stocked so everything was sold at good prices. Brisk sales as usual in flower- ing plants and made up baskets. Ex- tra trimming of same not in evidence. Nothing in the line of novelties was seen. Business has quieted down con- siderably since Christmas and prices have got nearer to normal again. New Year's trade was PHI LA- not as good here as last DELPHIA year. The immense Christmas business done no doubt had something to do with ai centuating the reaction. Stocks were plentiful and good and while pricss dropped on most items they are still satisfactory. Very little business was done on Sunday, the 31st ult., and had it not been for the out of town orders the wholesale forces might as well have gone to church. The weather has been ideal. The 1905th Christmas SAN- has come and gone, FRANCISCO and with it came to plantsmen and florists the greatest trade in the history of the city. Everything seasonable in the blooming line, and some flowers out of season, were in the flower stores in great abundance, with the solitary ex- ceptlon of American Beauty roses. The growers did their best to be amply supplied with Beauties, but their ship- ments Christmas morning at advanced prices were far short of the orders florists had in hand. The out-of-sea- scm blooms referred to were good sup- plies of magnificent yellow chrysanthe- mums and rulirum lilies that had been held back by Batistie Ginochio. the Oceanview grower. These rubrums, in hampers and baskets, brought from $fi to $8. The supply of pot plants was beyond other Christmas seasons, and Gloire de Lorraine begonias, prim- roses, poinsettias, cyclamens, azaleas, berried plants and lily of the valley and other bulbous stock sold well, buyers being more than ever predis- posed in favor of potted blooming plants over cut flowers for Christmas gifts. Florists were especially pleased with good supplies of improved Testouts grown by Aebi of Berkeley. In length of stem they rivaled the best Beauty, and sold as fast as they came at remunerative prices. Last week's prediction that normal prices would be maintained proved erroneous; fully 25 per cent, advance was about the way things went. The bursting of the boiler at the greenhouses of Fred B. Barrington, Gloucester, Mass., caused a miniature flood, but the mildness of the weather prevented any serious damage to the st i uk of flowers and plants while re- pairs were going on. 22 H ORT1 CULTURE January 6, 1906 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 55-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 A. M. to 5 p. M. la writing advertisers, mention Horticulture FORD BROTHERS 48 West 28th Street, NEW YORK y A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone, 3870 or 3S71 Madison Square. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE \ FLORIST ^ OF NEW YORK Phone 1664-1665 Mad. Sq. 43 W. 28th St. t JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist i SELLINd AQ6NT FOR LAR0E5T GROWERS V W A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises every variety W u grown for New York market, at current prices m. • TEL. I09S Madison square 49 VV. 28 St., New York City # ♦'©■©• ©'•'© 9**^%'9'%^'9^%' O 9'%+*^%*<&%<&+<%<*'&l+X /•-« Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer in Choice Cut flowers 55 West 28th Street, New York Telephone : 902 Madison Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ,;■• THE HIQHE8T W. A I | CV ALWAYS . I GRADE OF . VMLLCI ON HAND BEST BEAUTIES, METEORS, BRIDES AND BRIDESMAIDS JAMES McMANUS^ffil 50 Mfi 30th St., NewfYork H. E. FROMENT Successor to WM. CHORMLEY Wholesale Commission Florist 57 West 28tli Street IMEJA^T YORK FINEST ROSES and VIOLETS Carnations, Lily of the Valley, Gardenias, Lilies, Ferns, Asparagus, every day in the year. Everything choice that the market offers Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: 2200, 2201, Madison Square Write for Current Prices 111 writing advertisers, mention Horticulture NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER I00-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty and Edgeley fan and sp. extra No. 1 Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " extra ,; No. i and lower giad^s .... Liberty, fanoy " nrdi arY Richmond, tancy ordinary Golden Gaie, fancy ordinary ... ■ Chatenay, fancy ordinary Last Half of Week First Half of We^k ending Dec, 30 beginning Jan. 1 1905 1906 50.00 25.00 20 00 5.00 15.00 ro.oo 3.00 20.00 3.00 Z0.1 10 to 100.00 to 40 OO to 25.00 tO TO.OO to 20.00 t 12. OO tO IO. CO to 35 00 to 10.00 35 00 .2.00 3.00 to ■ to 20 00 8 00 12. OO 6.00 40 OO to 25.00 to 15.00 to 4 .00 to 1 2. OO tO 8.00 to 3.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 to to to ■ 10.00 to 3 00 to 8.00 t> 1.00 to 60.00 :>5-oo 20.00 10.00 15.00 IO 00 6.00 2 5 or. J O.OO 25.) -.' 15.OO O.OO lO.OO 6 00 Carnations Fancy Ordinary ........ Cattle>as Cypripediums. Lily of the Vallev Violets Tulips ... Rom 111 Hya. Paper White Nar.. Daffodils, Trumpets fli^nonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smilax Asparagtis Plumosus. ....... " & Sprenjeri, bunches Last Half of Week 1 First half of Week ending Oec. 30 beginning Jan. 1 1905 1906 5.00 to 2.00 to 40 00 to 800 to 2.00 to 50 to 2.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to • 75 to to 8.00 to 25 00 to 15.00 to :o.oo 4.00 75-00 15. CO 4.CO 1.25 3.00 2. no I.CO 8.00 1.25 1.50 12.00 40. CO 2 =.00 OO to 00 to 00 to to .00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 75 to to 25 00 to '15.00 to IO OO 4.00 7500 15.00 4.00 1 OO 3.00 2.00 7.00 '8.00 1.25 1.50 12.00 40.00 JOHN YOUNG Wholesale FLORIST 51 West 28tH St., New YorR Telephone. 4463-4464 Madison Sq. Best Beauties. Brides and Bridesmaids. Lily of the Valley, Orchids and Lilies. Renowned Cottage Garden Carnations. Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. Tel. {ft] Madison Sq. NeW York TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stuck at fair prices all the year round Send for gustations on fa] irders Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 West 28th Street New York City FLORISTS OUT OF TOWN Taking Orders for Flowers to be Deliv- eted to Steamers or Elsewhere in New York can have them delivered in PLAIN BOXES. WITH OWN TAOS in best manner by Young & Nugent 42 W. 28th St., New York In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture January 6, 1906 HORTICULTURE 23 $1.25 per 1000 Discount on Regular Shipments Fancy Ferns Michigan Cut Flower Exchange ^Wholesale Florists 30 and 40 Miami Ave., DETROIT, MICH- WM. DILGER Manager Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York city Cut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place toConsign to or order from Telephone; 3800-3871 Madison Square ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Mercian's in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 3*50 Madison Square J. 6. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES S45 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. TJonnot Bros. 'Wholesale Florists SS and S7 W. 26th St., NEW YORK Cut Flower Exchange Tel. 880 Madison Square, OPEN 6.00 A.M. AN UNEQUALEO OUTLET FOR CONSIGNED FLOWERS The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH 48 W. 30th Street, New York Tel. 324-325 Madison Square JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. S3 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. ESTABLISHED 1872 JOHN J. PERKINS WHOLESALE and COMMISSIOH FLORIST 115 W. 30th St., New York Tel. No. 956 Madison Square Wanted.— A few more reliable growers of Carnations and Violets. Quick returns and highest prices. Established BUY FROM 1891 SHIP TO THY All Choice Cut Flowers in Season ALFRED H. LANQJAHR 55 West 28th St., New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. CARNATIONS^ AND ROSES Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd. fi04 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. ME Cut Flowers BOSTON'S BEST ALL VARIETIES SHIPPED TO ALL POINTS Florists' Supplies Largest Stock in New England Lowest Wholesale Rates N. P. McCarthy & Co. 84 HAWLEY ST. Tel. Main 5973 BOSTON Headquarters in Western New York for Roses Carnations And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers WM. F, KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies ana Wire Designs 383-8 7 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Give us a Trial We can please you NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $1.00 per 1000. Discounts on larger quantities. iWrite for prices on case lots. WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS NEW CROP SOUTHERN WILD SMILftX $3.50 and $7.00 per Case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Wire Designs Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes, etc, LAUREL FESTOONING, 5c. and 6c, per yard. 8 dc 1 I Province St., Boston, Mass. L. D. Telephone, Main 2618 HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil. F. Kessler 57 West 28th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Commission Dealer In Cut Flowers ONSIGNMENTS DESIRED 46 W 29th Street, New Vork Tel. 3393 Madisou Sq. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.— PER 100. TO DEALERS ONLV. 60.00 4O OO [ 2.00 8.00 [O.OO 0.00 ROSES Am. Beauty and E'lgerly, fanand sp extra No. 1 Lower grades • Bride and Maid, fan. and sp.. *' extra.. . . .... " No. 1 and Lower gr Liberty , fancy " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy Ordinary. Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary. . Chatenay, Faney " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary niSCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Cypnpediums Lily of the Valley Violets Tulips Roman Hya. : Paper White Nar . . Daffodils; Trumpets Mignonette ... Adiantum Cuneat.im i Croweanum Smilax 12.50 Asparagus Plumosus, string " & Sprengeri, bunches 25.00 CINCINNATI Jan. 2 to 75.00 to 5000 to 35.00 to 12.00 to 10.00 6 00 4.00 15.00 io.co DETROIT Jan. 1 BUFFALO Jan. 2 PITTSBURG Jan. 2 to to 6.00 4,00 1. 00 4.00 3.00 to to to to 12.00 tO B.OO to to 800 5.00 4.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 15 00 50.00 35.00 3.00 1. 00 to 50.00 LO.OO lO.OO IO.OO 5.OO to 50.00 to 25.00 to 5.00 to 2.00 to to 3.00 to to 4.00 to 2.00 60.00 »o.oo 20.00 15.00 15.00 12.00 8.00 15.00 6.00 to S0.00 to 60.00 to 2 5 ,00 to 20.00 to 1 8.0c to 15.00 to IO.OO to 20.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 to . to . to 15 00 to IO.OO 6.00 4.00 3.00 1, 00 5.00 2 OO .50 -'5 1 5.00 40.00 2^. CO r.oo 1 50 50.00 60.00 65.00 30.00 12.50 ;2.oo 4.00 75.00 50.00 15.00 5.00 '.8.00 15.00 10.00 25.00 to . to . to . 4.00 1.25 2.00 1 .00 4.00 2.00 1-25 I 2. SO 30.00 8.00 3.00 4.00 i-75 5.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 15.00 50.00 Geo. A. ^Sutherland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - - BOSTON 24 HORTICULTURE January 6, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Allen Wm. Stuart Co. 23 Aschmann Godfrey. . 4 Baker Wm. J 20 Bambrick, Thos. H 1 Barrows H.H. & Son. 4 Bayersdorfer H & Co 26 Beaven, E. A 19 Black, Chas... 18 Blackistone Z. D 19 Boas W.J. & Co 19 Bobbink & Atkins.. 18 Boddington A. T 6 Bonnot Bros. 23 Boston Florist Letter Co 19 Breck Joseph & Sons 6 Breitmeyer's J. Sons 19 BudlongJ.A 20 Burnett Bros. 6 Burnham Hitchings Pierson Co 28 Burpee W. A. & Co.. 6 Chicago House Wreck- ing Co 26 Chicago Carnation Co 3-18 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 6 Cooke G. H . . 19 Cottage Gardens 2-28 Crowl Fern Co 19 Dorrance Benj 4 DilgerWm 23 Dimmock A 4 Dreer H A 26 Eichholz Harry 3 Elliott Wm.&Son.... 18 EslerJ. G 26 Ernest W. H. 26 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 6 Fenrich J S. as Fletcher F. W A Ford Bros 22 Forest Nursery & Seed Co. t.8 FromentH.E.. 22 Grey T.J. & Co 6 Gude A. & Bro 19 Gurney Heater Mfg. Co .. 26 Guttman Alex. J. 21- 2 Hail Asso. 26 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works.. 6 Heller & Co... 6 Hews A. H. & Co.... 26 Horan E. C ,22 Horticulture Pub Co.. iS Hubert & Co 4 HuntE.H 2u Kasting W. F... 23 Kervan Co., The 19 Kessler, P. F 23 King Cons. Co 26 Klokner A 26 Lager & Hurrell. .... 4 Lang Julius 23 Langjahr, Alfred H... 23 LePage N. 4 Leuthy A. & Co 4 Matthews T. F 3 McCarthy N. F. & Co 23 Page McConnell Alex 19 McKellar Charles W. 20 McKissick, W. E. ... 21 McManus Jas. 22 Michell H. F. & Co.- 6 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 23 Millang Charles.... • • 23 Millang Frank 26 Moltz. 21 M"ninger J. C 26 Mt. Hissarlik Nursei- ies 18 Murdoch J. B 23 Murray Samuel...... 19 Nicotine Mfg. Co Niessen Leo. Co 20 Patten & Co 3 Pennock SamuelS . - . 3-20 Perkins John J 23 Phila. Cut Flower Co. 20 Pierson F R. Co 4 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 93 Pritchard J. N. 19 PyeE.H..... 3 Raw-son, W. W. & Co. 6 Raynor John I ..... . 22 Rted & Keller 19 Reid Edw . . 21 Reinberg Peter 20 Robinson H. M. & Co ... 23 Roehr& Julius.. ..... . 4 Sakinrd, Geo 23 Sander & Son 4 Schillo Lumber Co... 28 Schmidt J. C. Co . 4 Scollay John A 26 Scott John 28 Sharp, Part ridge & Co. 4 Sheridan W. F ?2 Sievers J. H. & Co... 3 Situations & Wants.. 19 Skidelsky S.S. ...... 4 Stern J. & Co 19 Steams A. T. Lumber Co 26 Sievens H.A 3 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 23 Suzuki& lida 6 Thompson J. D Co.. 3 Thorburn J. M. & Co. 6 Thornton Bros. 28 Totty, Chas. H 4 Traendly & Schenck. 22 Troy, J. H 18 Vaughan and Sperry. 20 Walsh M. H. 4 Ward Ralph M. Co... 6 Watson G. C........6-18 Weathered Co 27 Weber K. C 19 Weber H. &Sons.... 3 Weber & Don 6 Welch Bros 20 Weiland& Risch.... 20 Wheeler & Co 4 Wietor Bros 20 Winterich C 4 Wiiuerson E. F. .... ao Young John 22 Young & Nngent ... 22 Young Thos. Jr. 19 Is your name in the above list? If not, why not? Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertisements under tbls head, 10 cents n line. Regular advertisers in this Issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will Indicate the respective pages. ACCOUNTANT. Robert J. Dysart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. _ AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. N. LePage, Mt. Vernon, N. T. Tuberous Rooted For page see List of Advertisers. BAMBOO STAKES. Suzuki & lida, 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List nf Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. Fot page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 & 13 F. H. Square, Boston. Arlington Tested Seeds for Florists. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. For page sec List of Advertisers. Suzuki & lida, 31 Barclay St., New York. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell & Co., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers CARNATIONS. John H. Sievers & Co., 1251 Chestnut St., San Francisco, Cal. Hannah Hobart. For page see List of Advertisers. D. Thompson Carnation Co. Jollet, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Stevens Co., Dedham, Mass. Rooted Cuttings Variegated Lawson. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St., N. Y. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Patten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass. Pink. Patten and Mikado Carnations. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. John E. Haines. My Maryland. For p.-iiri" see Lis] of idvertiserB. Henry Eichholz. Waynesboro, Pa. Carnations, Red Lawson, Mrs. W. T. Omwake. For page see List of Advertisers. T. F. Matthews. Ashland St., cor. Mill, Dorchester. Mass. Carnation, White Lawson. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATION SUPPORTS. Igoe Bros. 22G N. nth St.. Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo: page see List of Advertise rs. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. C. Winterich, Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. DAISIES. The F. W. Fletcher Co., Anburndale, Mas*. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Sons, Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepis Barrowsll. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrvtown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Nephrolepis PiersonI Elegantlssima. For page see List of Advertisers. FERTILIZERS. Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York. Clay's Fertilizer. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27tb St., N. Y. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co , 1928 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. G. A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4.326-28 Olive St.. St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breitmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond STOCK Ind. C. H. Totty, Madison. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Gude & Bro.. 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Z. D. Blackistone, 14th and H Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. January 6, 1906 HORTICULTURE io FLOWER POTS. W. U. Ernest, 28tti and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers, FOLDING BOXES. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. tor page see List of Advertisers. Wdj. J. Boas & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX. J. N. Prltchard, L'lk Park, N. C. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. GLASS. Sharp, Partridge & Co.. 22nd and Union Place. Chicago. For ppge see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTINE APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page .see List of Advertisers. NUrv&ERY STOCK. Mt. Hissarlik Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. V. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Burnham Hltchings Plerson Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Wheeler & Co., 1250 Beacon St., Waban. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago House Wrecking Co., Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Nepouset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. PAEONIES. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. Siggers & Siggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. John C. Mouluger Co., 111125 Blackhawk St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., West St. and Hawthorne Ave., Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE. Anchor Greenhouse Hose is the best for Florists. Mineralized Rubber Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. PEERLESS REPAIR CLAMP. A. Klokner, Wauwatosa, Wis. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS, BEDDING. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. Fur page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS DECORATIVE. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page sec List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 and 40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich., Wm. Dilger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. Crowl Fern Co., Millington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Burnham Hltchings Pierson Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 74 Franklin St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. IMPORTING HOUSES. August Rolker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., New York. Plants tender or hardy. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. Plants and Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Suzuki & Iida, 31 Barclay St., New York. For page Ree List of Advertisers. MICE PROOF SEED CASES. Heller & Co.. MontclaJr, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANKS FORCING. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston. Spiraea Gladstone. Japonica, Lily of the Valley. For page see List 'of Advertisers. Joseph Breek & Sous, Boston. Gladioli for Forcing. For page see List of Advertisers. Boldiink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PUBLICATIONS. The Chrysanthemum. Saltford on the Violet. Horticulture Publishing Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. The Forcing Book, G. C. Watson, Phlla. RETAIL FLORISTS. Julius A. Zinn, 2 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Flowers by Telegraph. Alex. McConnell. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New Y'ork. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4320 Olive St.. St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Z. D. Blackistoue, 14 & II Sts., Washing- ton, D. C. For page ^ee List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, New Y'ork. For page see List of Advertisers. RETAIL FLORISTS.— Continued. A. Gude & Bro.. 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., New York. English-Grown Roses. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Baby Ramblers. BeuJ. Dorrance, Dorranceton, Pa. Killarney and Richmond. For page see List of Advertisers. E. II. Pye, Upper Nyaek, N. Y. For page si.. List of Advertisers. SEEDS. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 and 13 Fanenll Hall Sq., Boston. Cyclamen Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Burnett Bros., 101 West St., New York Seeds. Bulbs, and Fertilizers. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Forest Nursery & Seed Co., McMlnnville. Tenn. Forest Tree and Shrub Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- uib. 1789. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. II. M. Robinson & Co., 8 & 11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. STEAM TRAP. E. Hlppard, Youngstown, O. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Burnham Hltchings Pierson Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The Chicago Lifter. J. C. Monlnger Co.. 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. VERBENAS. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos- ton. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boton. Welch Bros., 15 Province St.. Boston. Buffalo. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. F. Hasting, 383-87 Elllcott St., Buf- falo. N. Y. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. E. H. Hunt. 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Chas. W.McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash Av.. Chicago. A. L. Randall Co.. 21 Randolph St., Chicago. Welland & Rlsch, 59 Wabash Av., Chicago. Wletor Bros., 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Vaughan & Sperry, 60 Wabash Av., Chicago. E. F. Wlntersou Co., 45, 47, 49 Wabash Av., Chicago. 26 HORT1CULTU RE January 6, 1906 WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued Cincinnati. Ohio Cut Flower Co., 129 E. 3d St. Wdj. Murphy, 128 E. 3d St. Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dilger, mgr. New York. A L. Young & Co., 54 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bonnot Bros., 55-57 West 26th St., New FordrBros.. 48 West 28th St., New York. HE Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 West 28th St. E C. Horan. 55 West 28th St.. New York. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., New JunuskLang, 53 West 30th St., New York. AH Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. James McManus, 50 W. 30th St., New York. Chas. Millang. 50 West 29th St., New York. Frank Millang, 55-57 W. 26th St.. New John'j: Perkins, 115 W. 30th St., New York. John I. Raynor. 49 W. 28th St., New York. George Saltford, 46 W. 29th St., New York. w F Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St.. New York. Tr'aen'dly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St.. New JohnrYoung, 51 W. 28th St., New York. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. W. J. Baker, 1432 So. Penn. Sq., Phlla- W?CE. McKis'slek, 1221 Filbert St., delphia. Pa. Leo Niessen Co., 1217 Arch St., delphia. Pa. ■ S. S. Pennock, 1612-18 Ludlow St., PhUaP C8u't Flower Co., 1516-18 Sansom St., Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburg. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 504 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. J. B Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pitts burg. Pblla- Phlla- Phlla- New Offers in This Issue. CARNATIONS MY MARYLAND AND JESSICA. The H Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATToTTS, ROOTED CUTTINGS. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS. G C Watson, 1614 Ludlow St., Philadel- phia. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE MATERIAL. J C. Moulnger Co.. 117 East Blackhawk St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. "GREENHOUSE BUILDING MA- TERIAL. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marion St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. SWEET PEA CHRISTMAS. G C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow St., Philadel- phia. For page see List of Advertisers. VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORIST. J S Fenrich, 48 W. 30th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORIST. Moltz, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO 50-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES BEST LIHE IH THE COUNTRY JfOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE YOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL. For particulars address John C. Ester, Saddle River, H. J. IVWMMWf "Happy New Year! 9* r-aHnjlF. EXTEND our thanks for the liberal patronage I y wl bestowed upon us during the past year and 111 hope to again be favored with your orders for B.^^1 1906. We want to make the coming year an eventful one in this business. Plans have been per- fected and extensive preparations have been made to take care of your orders next year in a manner that will satisfy the most critical and exacting. We solicit your inquiries knowing that we can give you the very best material, workmanship and service that cannot be ex- celled. All correspondence will receive our very best attention. John C. Moninger Co. 117 East BlacKhawK Street ^ CHICAGO >'lies of every kind from the Fifty Million Dollar St. ^ouis World's Fair. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. S5th and Iron Sts. CHICAGO NEW GREENEHOUSFE°CATALOGUE JUST ISSUED BY King Construction Co. North Tonawanda, N. Y. and Toronto, Ont. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture- January 6, 1906 HORTICULTURE ^n^^U^c iy-.JXr* hr. n^^A^^t i^'isrf i/n&bJ ~*J&/J:£w ANS I ES Over one million plants ready from our Fam- ous Strain. None better. $1.50 per 500. $2.50 per 1000. Daisies (Bel I is) fine plants, 82 00 per 1000. Forget-me-not, Hardy blue, $3.00 per 1000. Geraniums out of 2 1-2 inch pots, best va- rieties, $1 50 per 100. 50.000 ready now. J. C. SCHMIDT CO., - BRISTOL, PA. Daisies, Daisies and Daisies Wp are headquarters for MARfiVEIt- ITES. We have 7 varieties and mnke it our specialty. Stock of 4 varieties is offered for sale and with a guarantee that it is en- tirely free from leaf miner or ottipr insect pests. Prices on application. Flowers in nnv iinrintltv October 1st to July 1st. FLETCHER nf AUBilRMDA I.E. Stall 1. Boston Flower Market, Park St. Cyclamen seedungs^ PNCE TRANSPLANTED. Giant Strain; none better; ineludins; Sal monium, New fringed. Eoccoco and Paplllo in five separate Colors. $2.50 per 100, $22.00 per 1000. C. W1NTERICH, Defiance, Ohio. ORDER AT ONCE BiSus begonias Gold Medal Strain SINGLES— White, Yellow, Scarlet, Orange, PinW, separate colors, $3.00 per 100; Mixed Colors, $2.75. DOUBLES — Separate colors, as above, $4 50 per 100; Mixed Colors, $3.75. HUBERT & CO., Ltd. N. LePAGE, Rep., Mt. Vernon, N. Y. 40,000 Large 4-Year Old Barr's' Mammoth Asparagus Roots, Suitable for forcing or for outdoor planting where it is desirable to cut the first season. Price $1.25 per IOO; S6.90 per 1,000; or 20,000 for $ I CO 00 Order at once; ground must be cleared. Address W. F.ALLEN, Salisbury, Md. It is never too early nor too late to order the Scott Fern Best Commercial Introduction for many years JOHX SCOTT Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York. NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII. $25 PER iou SCOTTII, 2iin 5 " " BOSTONS, l\. in., . . 3 " " HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, Florists, Whitman, Mass. S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th St. PHILADELPHIA Correspondence solicited GODFREY ASCHMANN IOI 2 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA ♦ ^>-« Importers of Arauearia exeelsa, glauca, compaeta. aud robusta PAL/IS and AZALEAS Write for prices TABLE FERNS Strong plants, good varieties. 2% inch pots. $3.00 per ioo. $25.00 per 1,000. CASH. J.H. FIESSER, WEST HOBOKEN, - NEW JERSEY If you offer the right goods in the right way in these columns, you will not lack for customers. Palms, Ferns And Decorative Plants A Fine Lot of AZALEAS In Great Variety A Large Assortment of Ferns for Jardinieres Also, Araucarias, Rubbers, Pandanns, Aralias Dracaenas, Aspidistras, Maranias, Croions etc., etc. WHOLESALE PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION A. LEUTHY & CO. Importers and I xporters Growers and Dealers PERKINS STREET NURSERIES Roslindale. Boston, Mass. We hope our readers will, as far as possible, buy everything they need from Horticulture's Advertisers. Orchids Largest Importers, Exporters t Growers and Hybridists in the World Sander, St. Albans, England Agent, A. DIMMOCK, 31 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS Arrived in superb condition — Cattleya Trianae, Cattleya Gigas Sanderiana, Onctdium Fuscatum, OncidJum Kramerianum and Bur lingtonia fra grans. Lager & Hurrell Growersand ilj Importers.. ,N.J. ORCHIDS, PALMS FOLIAGE PLANTS Bay and Box Trees JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Exotic Nurseries Rutherford, N. J. Nephrolepis Piersoni Elegantissima 1 Sec our advertisement in issue of Dee. 9— Page 623. January 13, 1906 horticulture: 31 MY MARYLAND Announcement To the Trade: We, The H. Weber & Sons Co. of Oakland, Md., respectfully announce that The E. G. Hill Co. of Richmond, Ind., have withdrawn from the contract made with us last Spring whereby they would have jointly with us, disseminated our new white carnation, My Maryland. The variety has been on trial at Richmond, (3,000 plants), Brooklyn, (300 plants; Philadelphia, (1000 plants) and Toronto, (1000 plants). Reports from the first two named places characterize the variety as being practically worthless, while from Toronto and Phila- delphia favorable reports indicate that the variety is bearing out our claims for it. Our own stock at Oakland is in elegant shape. An extremely wet Summer necessitated the holding of stock in a semi-dormant condition after being housed Aug. 15th to Sept. 1st, thus making stock too late for the Fall shows. Since Dec. 1st we have been cutting grand blooms, and to prove our claims for the variety we invite all interested to come to Oakland and look it over. While it is a source of regret to us that the variety has not proven satisfactory in all places tried, we are satisfied that it will prove our claims for it in at least some places besides our own. We therefore announce that we will disseminate My Maryland as per our advertisements, but before shipping any stock we give to each and every one the right to cancel all or any portion of their orders. J ESSICA, we believe will succeed everywhere. It is even better than last year. As a red and white it has no competi- tor. Stock ready now. Price for both varieties, $2.50 per doz., $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, IWId. ¥ IMnk Fatten Brighter than Lawson First Class Certificate at Boston and Tarrytown Mikado Strictly Fancy First Class Certificate American Carnation Society £ at Chicago PRICES Per 100, $10.00; per IOOO, $80.00; 250 at 1000 rate. Send for Descriptive Circular * Patten (SL Co., TewKsbury, Mass. • i CARNATION which has no rival % White Lawson S Rooted Cuttings Now Ready. #4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. From the stock which won the Music Hall Market Prize at Boston last spring. T. F. MATTHEWS, Ashland St., Cor. Mill, Dorchester, Mass. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS Per 100 Per r,ooo Fiancee $6 00.... $50 00 Cardinal 6 00 50 00 Patten 3 co 25 00 Enchantress. ... 2 50 25 00 Queen 2 00 15 00 Maceo 2 00 15 00 Lawson 2 00 15 00 Fair Maids 2 00 15 00 Challenger 2 00 15 00 Prosperity 2 00 15 00 G. WARBURTON, Fall River, Mass. We hope our readers will, as far as possible, buy everything they need from Horticulture's Advertisers. CARNATIONS All the Best Varieties J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. Joliet, III. If you offer the right goods in the right way in these columns, you will not lack for customers. RED LAWSON The only red Carnation you want, R, C, $4,00 per 101); unrooted, 82.00 per 100. MRS. W. T. OHWAEG. Sport of Enchant- ress, improved Enchantress, 3 to 4 shades deeper. R. C, $10.00 per 100: unrooted. $5.00 per 100. CASH, PLEASE, HENRY EICHHOLZ,Waynesboro,Pa. WALSH'S "IvADY O^Y" The sensational rose at the Temple and Regents Park Shows, London, England, May 20 and June i, iqos. Awarded Gold Medals. Plants for forcing in pots. Prices on application, order now. '•WEDDING BELLS" in pots, slrong plants from open ground, extra fine; suitable for Easter sales "FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI," the new white rose, and " KILLARNEY." My stock of these is large and of best quality. Excellent " ULRICH BRUNNER " for forcing. All the leading Hybrid Perpetuals and Hybrid Teas. The new "Soleil d'Or," a grand forcing rose. Try it. Also Paeonies and Phlox. M. H. WALSH rose SPECiAtiST WOODS HOLE, MASS. If you offer the right goods in the right way in these columns, you will not lack for customers. HANNAH HOBART The Pride of California. The Grandest of Pink Carnations A shade deeper than L 'wson, blooms four to four and one half inches across, full and regular. Stems long and strong. Does not burst the calyx. Growth free and ea>y. A prolific bloom*, r. Its flowers whole- sale for a higher price than any other carnation in the San Francisco market. (See illustration and full description in Horticulture of July i. *9°5-) Orders for rooted cuttings booked now and fill' d in rotation beginning January t, 1906, at $3.00 per 12; $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000 JOHN H. SIEVERS & CO. 1251 Chestnut Street SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture | The Cottage Gardens J . £ inch Pots 4-5 leaves $2.00 $15.00 4 " " 5-6 " 4-5° 35-oo 5 " " 6-7 " at 1. 00 each F.O. B. Boston, no charge for packing Cash with order or satisfactory references IKDTEEN APHIS PUK THE ORIGINAL AND 6ENUINE NICOTINE fUMKiANTl » WIDEL.VIMlTATEDBUTNrlVEREJ2UAl.ED PONT ACCEPT INFCRIOB IMITATIONS I PRICE 60^ PER BOX OF 12 SHEETS *652PERCASE0F TWELVE BOXES. 'NICOTINE MFG.CO. ST LOULS. M Rawson's Flower Market Stocks Our own strain grown especially for us; 85 to oo'.b double flowers : Pure White J^oz. .75. 1 oz $5 00 Other colors " .60 ' 4.00 W. W. RAWSON & CO., Seedsmen 12 & 13 Faneull Hall Sq., Boston, Mass, We hope our readers will, as far as possible, buy everything they need from Horticulture's Advertisers. HELLER'S MICE PROOF SEED CASES. SEND FOR CIRCULARS Heller&Go. MJNTCLAIR, N.J. QUALITY ISMS SEND FOR CATALOGUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON 34S Wot 14th St., New York. MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA, ALASKA, BOHEMIA MUSHROOM S=SPAWN = Fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES, COCHRAN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO. 9) 1 C HEMICAL BLDG, ST. LOUIS MO. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS on hand, of extra fine quality, BERLIN or HAMBURG. Send for prices. Our WHOLESALE PRICE-LIST for FLORISTS and MARKET-GARDENERS will be ready for mailing JANUARY 1ST SENT FREE ON APPLICATION. GYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS J. M. Thorburn & Co. 36 Cortlandt St., New York In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture SEEDS5 1 Vegetable 1 and Flower Reliable and Tested, Catalogue Mailed Free WEEBER & DON Seed 1,4 CHAMBERS STREET F nerchants NEW YORK Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Forcing Varieties GLADIOLI FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT JAPAN LILIES SEEDS FOR FLORISTS Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Seeds and Agricultural Hardware 47 54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS. THOS. J. GREY& CO. HIGH GRADE FORCING BULBS Agricultural Implements SEEDS 32 SO. riARKET ST., BOSTON Seeds. Bulbs and Fertilizers BURNETT BROS. 101 West Street Opposite Central R.Rd. Ferry, Liberty and West Streets NEW YORK Lilies, Japanese Plants BA MBOO STAKES SUZUKI & IIDA 31 Barclay Street, New York MICHELLS New Crop Flower Seeds NOW READY FOR DELIVERY Asparagus, Plumosus Nanus, green house grown seed, stnclly fresh, per too seeds, 6oc; per 1000 seeds, $5.00 Asparagus, Spiengerii, per 100 seed-, iqc: per 1000 seeds, 75c Tr. Pkt. Oz. Alyssum, I, it tie Gem $0.10 $0.^5 Aster, (Juee of Market, dark blue, light blue, pink, scarlet, white ,md mixed each 20 .60 Calendula, Grand flora 10 .15 Candytuft, Empress. 10 .25 Impatiens, Sultani. .30 Lobelia, C ystal Palace Com- pacta .30 1 . 50 Lobelia, Crystal Palace Spe- ciosa 20 60 Maurandia, Barchyana 20 1.25 Maurandia, Mixrd. 20 1.25 Moon Flower 15 .50 Peturia, Grandiflora Fringed, .50 Petunia. Dwarf Inimitable... .50 Phlox Drummondii, Dwarf Mixed .4° l 75 Salvia, Bonfire (Clara Bed- man). 40 2.50 Salvia Splendens .25 1.25 Smilax (per % lb., 80c) .10 .25 Thunbergia, Mixed 15 -5° Verbena. Mammoth Fancy Strain, blue, pink, scarlet. striped, white and mixed, ea. .30 1.50 Send for Wholesale Catalogue, and "Handy ( >rder Sheet" now ready. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. Flower Seed Specialists 101 8 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. vSweet Pea Christmas The new strain has proved to be very superior for florists' use. In habit it is similar to Blanche Ferry, the pink showing up brighter than in that old favorite. It is an early and continu- ous bloomer, coming into bloom in about ten weeks. When the bottom branches commence to flower, stems about fourteen inches long with four flowers on a spray are the rule. It is a dwarf grower, rarely reaching over five feet. Many of my customers have spoken highly of this strain, and I have pleas- ure in recommending it to all who grow sweet peas for the market. Pink and White Pure White $ .25 $2.00 .25 2.00 George C. Watson SEEDSMAN 1614 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia fl3F~ Other varieties of Sweet Peas at usual market prices. BULBS S E and PLANTS Ralph m. Ward & Co. 2 West Broadway, New York. HORIGUM KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, «-*^«*"«- Mad* by SOLD BT SEED DEALERS OF AMERICA HORTICULTURE VOL III JANUARY 13, 1906 NO. 2 Published Weehly by horticulture: publishing co. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART. EDITOR AND MANAGER subscription price One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies ' . ?i.oo 2.00 ■°5 ADVERTISING RATES. NET Per Inch, 30 inches to tage . . -9° Full Page 24.00 On Yearly Contract— 52 consecutive times — per inch, .70. per page . 20.00 COPVRIdHT, 1006. BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. Entered as second- lass matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE Page FRONTISPIECE— A Sub-Tropical Bed FERNS FOR EVERYDAY USE— A. Hans— Illustrated. 35 OUR FRONTISPIECE 35 BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. H. Adsett 36 OBITUARY Samuel B. Parsons. Portrait 37 Joseph Kift, Sr. Portrait 37 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES American Institute of New York 37 New Bedford Horticultural Society 37 New Jersey Floricultural Society 37 North Shore Horticultural Society 37 Elberon Horticultural Society 37 Nassau County Horticultural Society 38 New York Florists' Club ! 40 Madison Gardeners' and Florists' Club 40 Massachusetts Horticultural Society 40 New Haven County Horticultural Society 4n American Carnation Society 4" Chicago Florists' Club 40 National Nut Growers' Association 40 Tarrytown Horticultural Society 40 Page NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES (Continued) Lenox Horticultural Society 41 New Castle Florist Club 41 Newport Horticultural Society 41 Society of American Florists — Portraits 41 EDITORIAL 38 SEED TRADE 39 American Seed Trade Association 39 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston. Buffalo. Chicago, Cincinnati. Louisville. New York. Philadelphia. Toledo 45 Belated Reports 43 MISCELLANEOUS After Adjournment 39 Newport Personals 39 An Increase in Business 39 Business Changes 39 Philadelphia Notes 39 Pacific ('nasi Notes 39 Personal 39 Catalogues Received 42 "Aristocrat" 43 BUFFALO, N. Y.— E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Ellicott St. CHICAGO, ILL.— E. W. D. Laufer, 2327 N. Leavitt St. CLEVELAND, O.— A. L. Hutchins, 38 Plymouth St. CINCINNATI, O.— Albert J. Gray, 129 E. Third St. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. Wiegand, 1610 N. Illi- nois St. LOUISVILLE, KY.-F. L. Schulz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. MONTREAL— William Cooper, 568 St. Paul St. LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES NEWPORT, R. I. — David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA. — George C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow St. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — Luther Monnette, 1100 Van Ness Av. WASHINGTON, D. O, — Z. D. Blackistone, 14th and H Street , N. W. 84 HORTICULTURE January 13, 1906 iCANNAS A Quarter of a Million Strong Dormant Roots i 5 Alsace, white. Austria, yellow. Fair Persian, white, red spots. Peach Blow, delicate pink. Virginia, rose pink. Grand Rouge, dark foliage. Paul Marquant, salmon. Italia, red, gold edge. Morning Star, crimson, yellow throat. The above per 100. $2.00; per 1,000, $15.00 TWO, THREE AND MORE EYES. A. Bouvier, crimson, tall. Chas. Henderson, scarlet. Flamingo, crimson. Florence Vaughan, yellow. Shenandoah, salmon, dark foliage. Robusta, dark foliage, tall. The above per 100, $2.25: per 1 ,000, $17.50 J. D. Eisele, scarlet. Cinnabar, red, gold edge. Beaute Poitevine, red, gold eye. Theaboveper 100. $2. 50 per 1 ,000, $20.00 Mme. Crozy, crimson, gold edge. Pierson's Premier, scarlet, very dwarf. Queen Charlotte, crimson, gold edge. Theaboveper 100, $3 00; per 1,000, $25.00 Egandale, dark foliage. Souv de A. Crozy. The above per 1 00, $3.50 , per 1 ,000, $30.00 Black Beauty. Theaboveper 100, $7.00; per 1,000, $60.00 CALADIUM ESCULENTUM (Elephant's Ear) 6 to 8 in. circumference 8 to io " io to 12 " " 12 in. and up " #2.0O 5-5o IO.OO 515.00 30.00 50.00 1 TUBEROSES EXCELSIOR PEARL Bulbs, 4 to 6 in. circumference per 100 jl.OO per 1,000 #7-50 TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS Large Bulbs, i % in. diam. and up. Single separate colors or mixed, per doz. 35c. ; per 100, $2.25 ; per 1,000, $20x0. Double separate colors or mixed, per doz., 55c; per 100, #4.00; per 1,000, $35.00. GLOXINIAS Bulbs, 1 }( in. diam. and up. Named, per doz., 75c; per 100, $5.00; per 1,000 $40.00. Mixed, per doz, 65c; per 100, 4.00; per 1,000, $35.00. Florists' Catalogue of Seeds, etc., Free for the Asking. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, 342 West 14th St., New York Myyt/yvy%/yyyvyuyyyvyyyuyyt:^i%tyvyvy/VV.' . J. January 13, 1906 HORTICULTURE Ferns for Everyday Use 35 NEPHROLEPIS PECT1NATA Nephrolepis Duffii NEPHROLEPIS CORDIFOLIA Neplirolepis is a small genus among ferns, nearly re- lated to aspidium in botanical classification. The fruit dots are kidney-shaped and in one row on each side of the midrib near the edge and have more or less apparent little protuberances on the upper part of the leaflets, sometimes with little white chalky dots. The fronds of all the species are simply pinnate, long, some- times very long in proportion to the breadth. On account of the Boston fern, Neplirolepis exaltata, and its beautiful new forms, the neplirolepis is among the most grown and the most useful because of their decorative qualities, their easy growing and their quick reproduction through their numerous wiry creeping runners. It is an almost indestructible fern, for when all the fronds dry off from neglect, soon a new crop will grow, with little care. Although they are so much used for dwelling decoration, nevertheless it is in the conservatory where they show for the best, when they can creep over rocks and walls and develop their numer- ous beautiful drooping fronds. It would be useless to repeat what has often been told about Neplirolepis exaltata and its forms, their culture and propagation, in the horticultural press. The other 'species need no other testimonial. But there are a few species less known and so seldom seen as to deserve to lie noticed. Neplirolepis acuta is found in the same coun- try as exaltata, all over the tropical world. They both are found in Florida. Acuta looks much like Boston fern, is of more erect habit, the fronds arching and not drooping and of heavier texture. Neplirolepis cordifolia or tuberosa from West Indies and Central America is found also in Japan and New Zealand. It is a nice erect, compact-growing species with narrow arching fronds, the leaflets of a dark green color, set near together. In addition to the buds which grow along the runners there are some tubers which can be used for propagating. There are other species which grow tubers but they are deciduous. drop their fronds in winter, and have to be kept dor- mant during that time but not dried out. These tubers are of a woody nature, and would grow no more if not kept moist. Neplirolepis pluma from Madagascar and Neplirolepis undulata from West Africa are some of them ; the first has long narrow pendulous fronds, the other short erect ones. Both are of soft texture and have the leaflets dentated. Nephrolepis davallioides from East Indies is a big- growing species, has the fronds long and larger than in other species and of heavy texture. Its form, fur- cans, is forked at the ends of the leaflets and plumosa is of smaller size, three and four times forked at the ends. Nephrolepis Duffii from the South Sea Islands is one of the most interesting of the genus, relatively dwarf and erect in habit, compact growing. The fronds are very narrow, crowded with little gnarly, round leaflets, the top is arching and sometimes forked. It makes a nice pot plant. Nephrolepis rufeseens is the type of the better-known Neplirolepis rufeseens tripinnatifida. Both are from the South Sea Islands. Both are of the most striking in the nephrolepis group because of their feathery appear- ance. The fronds are long, erect and long-stalked; the leaflets, overlapping each other, are two or three times divided, of a light green color, with brown hairy stems. Like Diiffi and davallioides they require stove houses. Nephrolepis pectinata from Central America is the best to grow in little pots. They are furnished with narrow one-foot-long graceful pendulous fronds, fine for table decoration. In the conservatory they grow well on walls. They can be used planted in wire netting filled with soil and moss and built up in the form of pillars, etc. They make also beautiful hanging baskets. Nephrolepis Phillipinense is a dwarf growing species too, of erect habit, the leaflets crowded and dentated, of a dark green color and leathery texture. Taking into consideration the popularity, beauty and usefulness of Nephrolepis exaltata and its newer forms. I think these few species above enumerated ought to be given more attention. Our Frontispiece The handsome illustration on the cover page of this issue shows one of the striking sub-tropical beds at the Botanic Gardens, Washington, D. C, as planted last year. Arundos, eulalias, eyperus and other grasses lighten up the massive effect of the musas, cannas, and other large foliaged plants. The bed contained, be- side four varieties of large-leaved cannas and fourteen varieties of flowering cannas. the following bananas Musa sapientum, rosacea, Cavendishii, coccinea, superba, paradisiaca, velutina, zobrina, Martini, Dacca, religiosa and purpurea. This bed lasted in good condition until November 3. 36 HORTICULTURE January 13, 1906 British Horticulture seedsmen's centenary This year the firm of Messrs. Sutton and Sons, seeds- men, of Reading, will celebrate their centenary. The business was founded in 1806 by the late Mr. John Sutton, the grandfather and great-grandfather of the present proprietors, and it has gradually extended until it has reached a leading position in the country. When asked some time ago as to the chief causes of the suc- cess achieved a representative of the firm replied: "One is that the whole of the work at home and the growing of crops for seed is under the personal supervision of the partners of the firm. Another is the cleaning of the seeds, and a third the testing." From September to March a large staff of women is employed in cleaning seeds. The workers are not paid according to the quantity of seed they pick over, but for the quantity of bad and soiled seed discovered, thus encouraging the greatest vigilance. The seeds are tested for germina- tion in the house, and for character afterwards in the open. In every case they are counted; an entry is made of the date of sowing and as the germs appear the num- ber is recorded. To prevent the possibility of an error the trials are duplicated, and. in the event of conflicting results, entirely repeated. A remarkable feature of the business is that do agents or travelers are employed. The founder of the firm originated the plan of selling to the customers direct, and this system lias been continued to the present day. iiK. ji. j. button's achievements Mr. Martin J. Sutton, the head of the firm, is one of the busiest men in the country. In addition to taking an active part in the business, he finds an outlet for his energies in divers directions. He has made. a special study of pastures and the cultivation of grass-lands. His well-known book is recognized as the standard work on this subject. For a quarter of a century Mr. Sutton has been prominently associated with the leading agri- cultural societies. At the French Exhibition in 1878 he was personally decorated by the President of the French Republic with the Cross of the Legion of Honor in con- sideration of the distinguished services he had ren- dered to agriculture, whilst in 1901 the French Govern- ment bestowed upon him the Order du Merite Agricole. Mr. Sutton was the first to introduce the Irish breeds of Dexter and Kerry cattle into this country, and obtain recognition of their merits by the offering of prizes for them at the chief agricultural shows. In the depart- ments of religious and philanthropic work Mr. Sutton has helped lavishly by his purse and by his effective pub- lie service. Last year he was elected Mayor of Reading, his term of office being distinguished by a large amount of useful work on behalf of the district. About three years ago he received the edom of the borough, in recognition of his public set ces, and on that occasion Prince Christian unveiled a handsome statue of King Edward VII. erected by the munificence of Mr. Sutton, near Reading railway station. DINNER TABLE DECORATIONS This is the season when special attention is given to the floral adornment of dinner tables, and a few details as to some designs noticed this Christmas on this side may be of interest to American florists. A pleas- ing effect is produced with an arrangement of Cedrus deodora, variegated Euonymus radicans, with blooms of Christmas rose and sprays of jasmine in the large trumpet vase in the centre. A wreath of moss sur- rounds the base upon which is arranged Physalis fran- chetti, relieved by sprigs of "Honesty"' (Lunaria). Four smaller vases are arranged opposite the sides of the table and four as an outer set opposite the corners. The inner set are dressed with light sprays of mistletoe and jasmine, and the outer with Christmas roses and holly. The four inner vases are linked with green rib- In m. and the outer with scarlet ribbon. The base of the smaller roses is surrounded with a small wreath of moss upon which a star is formed in the case of the outer ones of Physalis. and the inner of "Honesty." A good use is made of begonia Gloire de Lorraine for decoration. Three plants in 5-inch pots are placed down the centre of the table, and smaller plants in 3-inch pots down each side. These are sometimes placed in china bowls. The pots are connected by long sprays of Asparagus Sprengeri, and the arrangement looks well either by daylight or artificial light. A SHOW OF WINTER FLOWERING CARNATIONS Since my last note on this subject further progress has been made towards arranging a show of winter flow- ering carnations. Mr. Hayward Mathias, of Thames Ditton, a leading expert, has taken up the matter, with the co-operation of several noted specialists, and it has been decided to invite the growers to make a special display at one of the Royal Horticultural Society's meetings late in February or early in March. The Society is to be asked to grant medals and certificates to the exhibits. It has also been decided to convene a meeting at the show with a view to the formation of a Winter Flowering Carnation Society. From the excel- lent displays of carnations which have lately been made at the shows of the Royal Horticultural Society, partic- ularly on December 19th, there can be no doubt that a very attractive exhibition will be arranged. The only point arising is, seeing that there is already a National Carnation Society in existence, holding a July show, whether it is advisable to have a separate organization for a winter display. Carnation culture is now a very important line with trade growers, immense quantities being marketed during the season. Unfortunately this particular branch, like several others, has been over done. Some of the pioneers made money in the early stages, but the large increase in competition has brought down the prices. Competition has full play at Covent Garden, for there is no organization amongst the florists to regulate supplies. >V3rl, ftelitlZ. Loudon, Jan. 1, '06. January 13. 1906 HORTICULTURE 07 OBITUARY. Samuel B. Parsons Samuel B. Parsons, nurseryman, founder of the Parsons' Sons' Company, died at his home in Flushing, N. Y., on Jan. 4, aged 87 years. He started the nursery business in 1839. Six years later he visited Europe to study hor- ticultural conditions there, and in 1859 went again on a similar mission for the United States Government. He was active in literary work, one of his best known productions being a vol- ume on the Rose, published in 1847. Joseph Kift, Sr. This veteran florist passed away January 4th at his home in West Ches- ter, Pa., aged 78. Mr. Kift had the distinction of being the oldest florist in Chester County, having conducted his establishment on High street, West Chester, continuously for 54 years. His native place was Borough Bridge, Somersetshire. England. When 14 years old, he went to Edinburgh. Scot- land, and received there a seven years' training in the horticultural trade, after which he came to America. For two or three years he remained in New York and Philadelphia, after which (in 1851) he settled in West Chester. Mrs. Kift and four children survive. Robert, the eldest, conducts an extensive retail establishment in Philadelphia, and is well known to the trade all over the country. An- other son, Joseph. Jr., does an im- portant landscape and growing busi- ness at West Chester. The latter has the distinction of being the first to bring the Bermuda Easter lily to this coun- try, being sent there for it by his father, who grew it extensively, and sent it out a year ahead of Mr. William K. Harris, whose name it bears. Jo- seph Kift was one of the kindliest and most companionable of men and led an exemplary life in all its relations. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, and their name is legion on both sides of the Atlantic. AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK. A series of popular lectures will be given free on "Agriculture and Horti- culture," comprising the growing of fruits, flowers and vegetables indoors and outdoors, ornamental gardening, rural art. country life, living from the land, insect life, building of country houses, sanitation in country homes, etc., etc., which will be of particular interest and value. Several promi- nent experts and eminent speakers will take part in these discussions. This course of lectures opened Janu- ary 10th, 1906, at 3.30 P. M., in the lecture-room of the American Institute, Berkeley Lyceum, between Fifth and Sixth avenues. New York city, and is to be continued on the 2d and 4th Wednesdays of each month during the winter. The first lecture, entitled "The Soil." will be given by George T. Powell, president of the Agricultural Experts Association. All persons interested in the cultiva- tion of land, nature study, natural sciences, country life and work, or any related subjects are cordially invited to attend. NEW BEDFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. At the annual meeting of this so- ciety held on Monday evening Janu- ary 8, it was voted to hold the annual dahlia show on September 13, 14 and 15th, provided the city hall can be secured for those dates. Four new members were admitted, making a total of 33 new members during the past year. The meeting by unanimous vote, re- solved to indorse, and to respectfully request of the Mayor the appointment of Wm. Keith, gardener for Thomas M. Stetson, and president of the Hor- ticultural Society, to the position of park commissioner which becomes va- cant next April. As Mr. Keith has had many years experience in the treatment of shrubberies and exten- sive grounds it is considered that his appointment to a place upon the board of park commissioners would be a de- cided acquisition. THOMAS WHITE. NEW JERSEY FLORICULTU RAL SOCIETY. The regular monthly meeting was held at the rooms of the society on January 5th. There was the usual in- teresting installation of officers with Joseph A. Manda as master of cere- monies. It was decided to continue the monthly competitive flower dis- plays and a desire was expressed by the younger members to be given a chance in them. Through the munificence of Messrs. John Crosby Brown, William Barr, William Runkle and Sydney and Austen Colgate, six silver cups were presented to the winners of last year's efforts, Peter Duff and William Read for the highest number of points for flowers, Arthur W. Bodwell for first and Edward Thomas for second in the pi i ial orchid prize, John Garvin for vegetables and D. Kindsgrab for plants. A loving cup was presented to the retiring secretary, William J. Bennett, by his friends in the society, as a mark of their esteem and also to mark the event of the first marriage of an officer in the society during his term of office. February second was set for the in- stallation feast. Three new members were elected — John R. LeCount, Henry Meyerholtz, and Herbert T. Williams of Maplewood. Graefe's patent pivoted and adjustable flower stand exhibited by Joseph A. Manda was awarded a certificate. The floral exhibition con- sisted of a vase of a new seedling car- nation by Geo. von Qualen; sweet peas and violets by Max Schneider; Cypri- pediums Gratrixianum Prinetii and a hybrid Laelia tenebrosa x flava, a most striking flower of lemon yellow with crimson pencilings. The reports of secretary and treasurer showed the prosperous condition of the society. JOS. B. DAVIS. NORTH SHORE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The election of officers on Jan. 5 re- sulted in the following: President, James McGregor; vice-president, W. B. Jackson; secretary, James Salter: financial secretary, Herbert Shaw; treasurer, John Baker; librarian, Her- bert W. Clark; executive committee, F. B. Rust, Thomas Jack, Robert Mitchell. John Desmond and Joseph Clark. A committee was appointed to ar- range for the annual banquet to be held at an early date in the Town hall, with W. B. Jackson as chairman. The reports of the various officers showed the society to be in a healthy condi- tion. ELBERON HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. A meeting of this society was held on Jan. 8. Five new members were admitted. It was decided to hold the Flower Show early in July, and a pre- liminary schedule was drawn up and approved. Mr. W. Ross, representing F. R. Pierson Co., was a visitor, and in a few well-chosen remarks inti- mated that F. R. Pierson would donate a special premium for the show and would also make an exhibit. The topic of the evening, "Is it Advisable to Apply Manure to Lawns in the Fall?" took the form of a debate, the negative winning bv a majority of one. W. H. WAITE, Secy. 38 HORTICULTURE January 13, 190S HORTICULTURE AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Oxford 292, WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager. This is the time of the year when the Look volume of greenhouse news from all sections out for is punctuated with notes of fires and con- fires sequent loss. Defective or over-taxed heat- ing apparatus is the usual cause given and the loss, almost invariably without insurance, often means practical ruin for the owner. To say that the majority of these occurrences are easily avoidable is to state what all know to be a fact. It is hard to under- stand how those who have so much at stake can be so careless. Ladies' night, so called, at the Florists' Club, Ladies' }s n0 less a gentlemen's night, as experience night has proven. The latter are by no means unresponsive to the allurements of ice cream and cake, not to mention the magnetic influences of the ladies themselves, to which no proper man is impervi- ous. Late home-coming is inseparable from attendance on club meetings by the grower whose home and business are, of necessity, remote from the centre of activity, and it is only fair that the wives, sisters, and daughters thus often deprived of the company and protection of "our gude man" should receive compensating consideration in an occasional ladies' night or outing where they may come in contact with those whose life work lies in the same lines as their own. No club is doing its full duty nor can be said to be permanently prosperous which neglects these gentle courtesies. The selling of flowers to retail Mutual customers by wholesale dealers has, obligations of from the beginning, been a fruitful wholesaler and cause of trouble and complaint. retailer From what we have seen and known we believe the matter is unduly mag- nified by the retail dealers. There are isolated cases where open competition is carried on by so-called whole- sale concerns but, as a rule, the wholesale dealer looks upon these calls by personal friends and others for broken lots of flowers as a nuisance from which he would be glad to escape, for his own comfort. So long, however, as the retail dealer persists in his inclination to ignore the wholesaler and deal direct with the latter's sources of supply, he forfeits whatever claims of moral obligation or ethics he might otherwise justly make. The wholesale business is now well-organized in many of the large business centres, it is carried on according to established principles by responsible firms, and there is no good reason why, as in other sound and well- ordered commercial industries, the wholesale house should not have the constant and cordial support of the retail distributor so long as he is in a position to respond to the demand and supply the goods. Let it be under- stood that this is to be the policy, and we shall quickly see the end of retailing by wholesale houses. The concentrated ardor so well Good demonstrated in the annual pil- wishes for grimages of the carnation enthu- the carnation men siasts at this season of the year, when traveling is a positive discomfort, commands admiration. This element of fidelity and zeal has been a prominent characteristic of the American Carnation Society from the start and its unflinching devotion to the objects for which it was organized is unsurpassed in the history of our horticul- tural bodies. The lesson of its successful career and the reasons therefor should not be lost on our clubs and societies everywhere. It is our hearty hope that the blizzard weather which has beset the carnation men at their every convention for a number of years may be graciously side-tracked on the occasion now so close at hand and that the adherents of the divine flower, together with their prized products may, for once, all arrive at their destination in prompt time and faultless condition. Their perseverance certainly entitles them to this good fortune. The horticultural world will Tne learn with a feeling of sadness of death of the death of that eminent and Samuel B. Parsons lovable horticulturist, Samuel B. Parsons. Half a century ago he stood in the van-guard of the men who, actuated pri- marily by their love for nature and the products of the garden, laid the substantial foundations of American horticulture as we know it today. That the good which men do lives after them was never better demonstrated than in the beautiful town of Flushing, Long Island, where on every side one sees ornamental trees of rare perfection all bearing silent testimony to the benign home influence of the Parsons' nursery. The fascinat- ing book on the rose, its history, poetry, culture, and classification, published by Mr. Parsons in 1847 is still well worthy of a place on the bookshelf of every rose lover. It is not only a work of high literary merit but overflows with the earnest, inspiring sentiment of an author full of affection for his subject. The passing away of such a man, even after advancing years have forced him from the sphere of activity, makes the world poorer. January 13, 1906 HORTICULTURE 39 AFTER ADJOURNMENT. We deprecate the use of a good mag- azine tor wrapping paper and enter- tain a feeling of pity for the man who makes such a disposition of the per- manently useful reading which HOR- TICULTURE provides. Yet it seems that even this humiliation does not al- ways impair its usefulness, as witness the party who received a shipment of plants, and being attracted by an ad- vertisement on the sheets of HORTI- CULTURE used as wrappings, at once forwarded a substantial order to the advertiser and telling of the circum- stance as above related! "Many a shaft at random sent Kinds' mark the archer little meant." It is our humble opinion that the es- teemed correspondent of the Florists' Review is misinformed when he states in issue of January 4, that "less than 2000 flowers were staged when the A. C. S. last met in Boston." It is our recollection that there were more than 2000 flowers in the class for "vases of 100 each." alone. It was a superb ex- hibition of the development of the car- nation up to date, and the entire pro- ceedings from first to last were en- thusiastic and inspiriting. It is true that most of the varieties then ex- ploited have gone into oblivion, as have also a majority of the varieties brought forward for five or six years thereafter. The introduction of Pros- perity and Lawson blood has revolu- tionized the carnation industry. NEWPORT PERSONALS. Among the visitors to Newport re- cently were John Beaton, representing R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. John Morri- son, of Weeber & Son, W. N. Camp- bell, J. C. Vaughan, William Marshall and Thomas Grey, of Boston. Plans are being prepared for altera- tions and improvements on the estate of Gordon King, Esq., which include the planting of extensive shrubberies. After a fair trial. James McLeish has come to the conclusion that Gros Cole- man grapes do not pay, and intends to discard the vines entirely. This condition is in part at least owing to the cheap foreign product (mostly Belgian) pouring into the New York market and selling as low as 25 cents per pound. That is reason enough surely for throwing the vines out. AN INCREASE IN BUSINESS. The King Construction Co., of To- ronto, Ont., and North Tonawanda, N. Y., in order to meet the increasing de- mand for their greenhouse structures and equipment, have considerably en- larged their buildings and plant at North Tonawanda. This increase will enable them to at least double their present output in the United States for 1906. In Canada also their growing busi- ness has demanded better accommoda- tions. To meet this want the firm has purchased recently a down-town site opposite the G. T. R. new freight sheds. Possession is to be given about Janu- ary 11. As soon as additions can be made to the Canadian wrorks the offices of the company will be centered on this property. A special feature of in- terest to the florists will be a show- room in which samples of greenhouse structures and accessories will be dis- played. SEED TRADE. The crop of Victoria aster seed in Europe is very short. Chas. P. Braslan and Russell L. Woldenberg are visiting New York Who is the fortunate man to get the government seed order under date of January 6? California seed growers are refusing onion seed contracts for 190G, claim- ing that onion bulbs are in very short supply. A word to the mail order houses is- suing catalogues. Hold firm for high prices on Globe onions. All stock will be needed before April 1, 1906. J. J. H. Gregory & Son, of Marble- head, Mass., have just celebrated their fiftieth anniversary as successful seed growers. In these years they have built up an extensive business and won a reputation for reliability that is unquestioned. Some California visitors seeking recreation and health: J. E. Northrop, of Northrop, King & Co., with family, at Hollywood; F. T. Emerson at San Diego; Trimble MeCullough, of J. Chas. MeCullough at Los Angeles. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSO- CIATION. The executive committee of the American Seed Trade Association met at Dooner's Hotel, Phila., and decided that because of the few members who would be able to go to California that trip had better be postponed and the invitation to meet at Toledo ac- cepted. The routine business was the arrangement of program. The follow- ing members were in attendance: President W. H. Grenell, Pierrepont Manor, N. Y., Secretary C. E. Kendell, Cleveland, O., C. N. Page, Des Moines, la., I. F. Willard, Wethersfield, Conn., M. H. Duryea, N. Y. City, F. W. Bol- giano, Washington, D. C. ; V. P. Stokes, H. W. Johnson, W. A. Burpee, H. M. Earl. Burnet Landreth of Philadelphia, C. H. Breck. Boston. NASSAU COUNTY, N. Y., HORTI- CULTURAL SOCIETY. This society held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 3. It was the largest attended meeting in the history of the society. President Har- rison occupied the chair. Four new members, including William F. Ross, representing F. R. Pierson Co., Tarry- town, N. Y., who was present, were elected to active membership. Mrs. E. R. Ladew was elected an honorary member. It was decided to hold the society's annual dinner on January 27. BUSINESS CHANGES. The business of Jacob Batters, of Cleveland. O., has been purchased by Fred Moritz, who has transferred the plant to his present location, 62 Ed- munds street. Lion & Wertheimer, 463 Broadway, New York, have dissolved partner- ship. Wertheimer Bros, will be the name of the firm hereafter. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Frank Ross, 206 East Girard Ave., has failed. At a meeting of the credi- tors held on the 6th inst, the liabili- ties were stated to be $3,200; assets $300. Peter J. Schembs, 629 North lTtli St., has opened a branch store in the basement N. E. corner 15th and Chest- nut Sts. Chas. P. Braslan, of the Braslan Seed Growers' Co., California, was a visitor this week; also Lloyd Blick, Norfolk, Va. Mr. Taat, representing M. Van Waveren & Sons, visited us this week. He is the advance guard of the forty or more Holland men who will arrive on this side during the next few weeks. This annual influx is setting in earlier and more severe than ever. Robt. Forrest, for many years head gardener for Beauveau Borie and later with Robert Craig & Son, has ac- cepted the position as grower for the Colfax Floral Co., Denver, Col. Mr. Forrest has shown his ability at many of our local shows and will doubt- less give a good account of himself in his new field. Dennison Bros., Bala, had a fire in their boiler shed on the 8th inst., which put their heating system out of business. Unfortunately this mishap occurred just when a severe cold spell struck this locality and the resulting loss in stock is estimated at $5,000. Much sympathy is expressed for the firm under this severe misfortune. The program for the Farmers' In- stitute for Philadelphia County has now been completed. This event will take place in conjunction with the monthly meeting of the Horticultural Society, Tuesday, 16th, afternoon and evening. Edwin Lonsdale is chairman. Alex. B. Scott thinks Richmond has the field not because Liberty isn't the better rose but because the other is almost as good, and most people can grow it. PACIFIC COAST NOTES. New Year's day weddings are get- ting to be all the go in the Pacific Coast States and the demand from the country towns and hamlets for San Francisco-made flower pieces on these occasions makes a perceptible increase in the volume of holiday business. It is estimated that 50,000 visitors were in Pasadena on New Year's day to witness the rose carnival celebra- tion which has become one of the annual features of Southern Califor- nia's winter season. The day was disagreeably cold but the show was worth seeing, the various vehicles being beautifully decorated with every flower that thrives at this season of the year. At the last meeting of the Board of Trade of Providence, R. I., resolutions were adopted favoring the enactment of such legislation by Congress as should be needed to preserve the New Hampshire forests. PERSONAL. D. Lumsden, late of A. Leuthy & Co., has been engaged as manager for the Wm. W. Edgar Co. at Waverlev. Mass. A Schulthies, College Point, N. Y., has been critically ill for several weeks with little hope of recovery but we are glad to state that he is now convalescent. 40 HORTICULTURE January 13, 1906 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. At the January meeting of this club last Monday night, fifty members were present. The new officers were in- stalled, various committees presented their annual reports, all being very gratifying, and same were duly ac- cepted. The new president, John Scott, was introduced by retiring President F. H. Traendly, and was given a very cordial reception. In his opening address he expressed appre- ciation for the honor conferred on him. He recognized the high standard of efficiency reached by his predecessors and expressed his desire to maintain the same through the coming year. In an outline of the practical work which he hoped to see carried forward, he urged that the membership list be largely increased, that the system of exhibiting novelties, etc., at the meet- ings be encouraged, that lectures and essays with free discussions be pro- moted, approved the holding of small public exhibitions at intervals in an inexpensive way, the encouragement of the social features, and advocated ladies' nights and other recreations as desirable to hold the interest of the younger element. The other officers-elect all spoke briefly also. Committees on legisla- tion, essays, outing, awards, exhibi- tion, entertainment and annual dinner were appointed, and resolutions on the death of Mrs. C. L. Allen were present- ed. Six new members were elected and eight more were proposed. The elec- tion to fill vacancies on board of trustees resulted in the selection of J. B. Nugent for the two-year term, and A. L. Miller for one year. The secre- tary's report showed that thirty new members had been added during the year, and the average attendance at the ten meetings had been sixty-two. The committee on awards reported on the exhibits of the evening, that car- nation Robert Craig, shown by Cottage Gardens, received a certificate at a former exhibition, but the flowers now shown showed that its qualities were still fully maintained; that carnation Victory had also received a certificate previously; that a number of promis- ing seedlings were shown by R. C. Pye, also the beautiful pink variety Senator Crane, to which the committee recom- mended a preliminary certificate. An invitation to attend the annual smoker of the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Club at Madison, N. J., on the evening of Jan. 10, was accepted with thanks. The question of holding a preten- tious flower show during the coming season was then taken up and freely discussed, Messrs. O'Mara, Guttman, Jas. Scott, Wallace, Nugent, Wheeler, Pepper and Ward participating. The experiences of the club in past years in the exhibition were rehearsed in de- tail and the various phases of New York patronage and facilities as com- pared with those of other cities analyzed. The fact that for the past two years the field had been covered acceptably by the American Institute and Horticultural Society being recog- nized it was voted that the matter be referred to the board of trustees for consideration and report at the next meeting of the club. The suggestion of a free exhibition at the Newsboys' Home was referred to the exhibition committee. MADISON GARDENERS' AND FLOR- ISTS' CLUB. It has been said that happiness was born a twin and that solitary happiness is an impossibility. The Madison, N. J., fraternity run business on this precept, undoubtedly, and so when there is a "smoker" at Madison there is no dearth of company. Again the annual smoker has passed into history with a big credit to its name. Over one hundred were in attendance last Wednesday evening. Up to pres- ent writing a few of them had got home. The program consisted of some routine business in which the treasurer participated with the record of a big bank balance and then a wide-open good time, with recitations, banjo solos, soliloquies and other diversions frequently interrupted by trays of viands such as no sane visitor could refuse. All roads led to Madison Wednesday evening and the travelers thereon were all of one mind. There is no rival for the Madison smoker. It is unique. CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB. A well attended meeting of the Chi- cago Florists' Club was held Dec. 28 at Handel Hall. Carnation Aristocrat, recently purchased by the Chicago Carnation Co., was on exhibition and elicited admiring comment from all present. The records of the Chicago Flower Show were reviewed and showed about $5000 on the right side of the ledger. A number of new mem- bers were installed, as were also the new officers as follows: P. J. Haus- wirth. president; Leonard Kill, vice- president; Ed. Sanders, treasurer; Geo. Asmus, financial secretary; L. H. Winterson, recording secretary. Frank Benthey, W. L. Palinsky, H. N. Bruns, J. Reardon, J. T. Klimmer, trustees for 1906. The next meeting will be held Thursday, Jan. IS, 1906, at Handel Hall. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The annual meeting of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society on Sat- urday, January 6, was presided over by Vice-President Walter Hunnewell in the absence of President Estabrook. The report of the treasurer showed the invested funds of the society to amount to $831,396.88. The first exhibition for the year 1906 will be held at Horticultural Hall on Wednesday and Thursday. January 24 and 25. It will consist principally of primulas, begonias, violets, and vegetables, and will be held in con- nection with the annual meeting and exhibition of the American Carnation Society. NEW HAVEN COUNTY HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The regular meeting of this society was held in their hall in the Currier Building, on Tuesday, Jan. 2, a large number of members being present. Officers for the coming year were elected as follows: Robert D. Pryde, president; John H. Murray, vice-presi- dent; Thomas Pettit, secretary; David Kydd. treasurer. Board of Managers: A. J. Thompson, F. Duffy, James Moore, Richard Bell and Robert Paton. The treasurer's and secretary's re- ports show that the society is in a very flourishing condition, and that the last exhibition was a financial success. Scarcely a meeting passes but what new members are elected. The mem- bership is now about 125. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. A delegation of the reception com- mittee of the Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club will meet all trains at the North and South terminals, the Back Bay station of the New York, New Haven and Hartford, and Trinity Place station of the New York Central railroad on Wednesday A. M., January 24, 1906. Members of this committee will wear a red badge. NATIONAL NUT GROWERS' ASSO- CIATION. The proceedings of the third annual convention of this association, which was held in St. Louis, Mo., October, 1904, is a most interesting and valu- able pamphlet of 150 pages. It gives all of the twelve formal ad- dresses, a full report of the various practical discussions, important statis- tical tables, reports of standing and special committees, cuts of executive officers, names of all officials, with roll of new members and carefully selected advertisements. Any one interested in nut culture will find this volume a most valuable and fascinating work. Copies can be obtained of the secre- tary, J. F. Wilson, Poulan, Ga., for 25 cents, plus cost of postage which is four cents per copy. TARRYTOWN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The annual meeting of the above society was held on Thursday even- ing, Dec. 28. The chief business was the election of officers for 1906. Joseph Mooney, Hastings, N. Y., was elected president; Howard Nichols, Yonkers, N. Y., vice-president; C. W. Neubrand, Tarrytown. secretary; James T. Lawrie, Tarrytown, treasurer; James Ballantyne, Tarrytown, corresponding secretary. The secretary's report showed that the society had 145 active members in good standing, 42 honorary, and 5 life members. The treasurer's report showed a substantial balance in favor of the society. Eleven new members were elected at this meeting and four names proposed for membership. The monthly prize donated by David McFarlane for eighteen carnation blooms was won by Abel Weeks. John Featherstone, gardener to Samuel Un- termeyer, Yonkers, showed a beautiful hanging basket of begonia Gloire de Lorraine, which was declared by the members to be the best-flowered speci- men of this popular begonia ever shown in this section. At a meeting of the executive committee held on Tuesday evening, Jan. 2, the date of the annual dinner was fixed for Jan. 17, to take place at the Florence Hotel, Tarrytown. Tickets may be had from E. W. Neubrand, secretary. WILLIAM SCOTT, Cor. Sec. January 13, 1906 horticulture: 41 HJ e -w Variegated Oar nation Markings similar to Mrs. G. M. Bradt. A very large flower on strong stems, extremely free and healthy. A non- • burster. A fancy of the highest type. t Sample blooms expressed at $i.oo per dozen. All our carnations have been rather late this season as elsewhere. £ That is the reason we have not been advertising " GLENDALE " as well as other varieties more extensively. A Rooted Cuttings $12.00 per 100: $100.00 per 1000. Chicago Carnation Co.,Joliet, III. I Introducers »»» < . II J Aristocrat" ? Announcement. We herewith confirm the reports, so far as our purchasing the above carnation is concerned. We intend to disseminate same January ist, 1907. We do not think it necessary at this time to commence boasting of its good qualities and commercial value that has been proven and will be proven again to your satisfaction. We are now soliciting orders for January delivery and while we do not make a specialty of booking orders subject to cancellation we believe that to cancel is everyones right, if a variety does not live up to its reputation and we respect it if done right and honorably. Orders are already coming in heavily and we strongly advise your placing orders immediately as January bookings will soon be closed. "Aristocrat" is O. K. and you will not be able to help yourself from buying it later, so place order now as we shall not over book ourselves on it, as we must make good and that is one of our reasons for securing it. Color : brighter than Lawson, a little brighter shade. Calyx ; does not burst. Habit of growth ; taller than Enchantress, more wirey and more free. Produces cuttings freely which root easily. Has no disease of any de- scription. Size, as large as Enchantress but form more perfect than any other carnation. Rooted Cuttings $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000; 5,000 $450.00; 10,000 $800.00. • CHICAGO CARNATION CO., James Hartshorne, Mgr., Joliet III. WANTS. GOOD MEN When you need good men, skilled or unskilled, write: THOS. H. BAMBRICK 34 South 7th Street, Philadelphia Help of all kinds, including that for Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen and the Horticultural trade generally. FOR SALE. Well established Florist business, 6000 feet glass, well stocked with carnations, violets, bedding plants, palms, etc. Splen- did location on corner of two main avenues leading towards the best part of prin- cipal residential districts. Excellent home trade and good field for landscape gardening; no competition as yet. Store attached to greehouse with electric light. Commodious house with modern improve- ments. Barn, shed, good water supply. Excellent opportunity for progressive flor- ist. Reason for selling, wish to retire from business. Applv to F. S. MENSE, Glen Cove, L. I., N. Y. WANTED— A first class orchid man to take charge. Address, stating all particu- lars, N. R. H., care Horticulture, 11 Ham- ilton Place, Boston. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Golden State Plant and Floral Com- pany, Santa Monica, Cal., souvenir for 1906. A collection of lovely views in Santa Monica, where perpetual sum- mer reigns. We hope our readers, will as far as possible, buy everything they need from Horticulture's Advertisers. Announcement To the Trade We beg to announce that we have pur- chased the property and business of the L. K. PEACOCK, Inc., including the entire stock of the Peacock Dahlias, and will continue the business on a more ex- tensive scale. We have secured the services of Mr. L. K. Peacock and all the experts who have been associated with him. Mr. Peacock has been identified with the trade for the past twenty years, and during that period has produced such noted varieties as Nymphaea, Clifford W. Knit on. William Agnew, Hiss nay Lomas, Storm King, Snow Clad and over fifty other standard varieties, not to men- tion the Twentieth Century and the sub- sequent Century collections. The past season was a most favorable one for Dahlias, and as every plant bloomed freely we offer our stock as the best grown, and absolutely true to name. We are prepared to fill all orders promptly and are now booking contracts for 1907. Our 1906 Catalogue will be ready for distribution early in February, and will be mailed to each of our customers and others upon application. DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. PEACOCK, Inc. ATCO, NEW JERSEY. Are You Going.... To Build? I am interested in a glass factory In Jersey. I want to hear from you be- fore placing your order for glass. I think I can put you in the way of "aving some money. State quantity, Quality, and size wanted. NOT IN THE TRUST. Address George C. Watson ,6,^DELT0W Philadelphia, Penn. «^ Remember this factory is NOT in the TRUST and has a free foot. FOR SALE A first class cut under platform spring wagon, and also a first class top wagon, cut under, French plate glass on side, with a good reliable horse. Will sell cheap after the holidays. Good for city, country, commercial grower or retail florist's use. CHAS. MIL- LANG, 50 West 29th St., N. Y. CLAY'S FERTILIZER Endorsed by the crowned head of England. At imported product. 56 lb. Bag, $4.00. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS. 20I Fulton Street, - - New York Telephone, 3427 Cortlandt. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. A large sto.jk of two and three year old (transplanted!, from 12 inches to four feet well finished plants at very low prices for quality of stock. Get my prices before pur- chasing. Satisfaction guaranteed. Address. CHARLES BLACK, HIC HTSTOWN, N. J» Standard Flower . . P0T5 If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capit-'l, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets WASHINGTON, D. C. We have a good opening For a grower of lily of the valley and general bulbous stock. Would like to com- municate with growers of good bulbous flowers. Can handle them at good prices. Also asparagus plutnosus. Let us hear from you. A. L. YOUNC & CO. Wholesale Florists Tel. J5S9 Mad. Sq. 54 W. 28th St., NeW YOrfc January 13, 1906 HORTICULTURE 43 DETROIT John Breitmeyer's Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs Hie:h Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled in best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York In writing advertisers, mention Hortlcnltnre ALEX. McCONNELL 546 Fifth Ave., New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and all principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam- ships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON, D. C. SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 10 17 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO. Both 'Phones 2670 Main FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET SI. LOUIS, iU(Jt Established 1873 Long Distance Phone Bell Lindell 676 Tftajfunf&n., TO. C. BELATED HOLIDAY REPORTS. Kansas City reports a banner Christmas for flowers as well as for plants. The demand was unprece- dented for flowering plants. In flowers everything except orchids and American Beauty roses sold rapidly at excellent prices. On these two items demand dragged at prices re- tailers were compelled to ask. The activity of San Francisco's cut flower and blooming plant market be- tween Christmas and New Year's, was something unprecedented. Several florists told me it is becoming the custom with the great Jewish popula- tion of the city to line up with the prevailing American custom to give floral presents at this time, as they do so liberally on their own New Year holiday. The past four days, since the close of 1905, the florists have enjoyed a comparative state of rest, a feeling they had not experienced since three or four days before Christ- mas. All seasonable cut flowers and blooming plants and greens are still plentiful, American Beauty roses only being the exception. •ARISTOCRAT." Considerable free advertising has been given to this famous carnation by the daily press all over the country. We florists at one time used to figure such stories of $30,- 000 and $40,000 for a new carnation as ab- surd and hurtful and were ashamed of them when questioned in regard to their relia- bility by the public. But of late years we have come to realize that these same sto- ries have advertised and helped our busi- ness to a considerable extent and have hurt no one in the least. Let me state, how- ever, that neither the originator. Mr. Wit- terstaetter, nor the Chicago Carnation Com- pany, are seeking notoriety by these meth- ods. The price my company paid for "Aristocrat" has not been divulged nor do we intend it shall be. as that part of it concerns no one but the parties to the con- tract. It is hardly necessary for me to tell the florists that no such sum was paid for It; at the same time we both hope and be- lieve that "Aristocrat" will be worth all and more than $40,000 to the trade. I per- sonally have watched "Aristocrat" for the past three or four years and have seen it grown under various conditions and at dif- ferent times of the year. I was so im- pressed with it last season, long before the January Carnation Meeting, that I tried to purchase it, but Mr. Witterstaet- ter turned a deaf car to all my proposals, saying he intended to convince himself by a further and thorough trial that "Aristo- crat" should not leave his place, either by selling it outright, or by dissemination un- til he was sure it was all we thought it to be. As the variety is now five years old and he has been able to grow it in quantity, our highest hopes as to its value in every respect have been realized. Hence the sale [the greatest that ever was). "Aristocrat" in color is a trifle lighter than Lawson and very much brighter and is expected to displace that grand old va- riety in the hearts and greenhouses of every one. When I first saw the Lawson. and even after my company failed to get possession of it. I predicted that it would be grown after all carnations of that day were out of business. It was hard for me to make many florists believe that, but my judg- ment, as you now know, was not misplaced. 1 now claim that "Aristocrat" is just as far superior to present-day varieties as Law- son was in its day, and will live longer than any variety I know of, but to be thoroughly appreciated it should be seen growing at Witterstaetter's, Cincinnati, who will make an attempt to show it in good shape at Boston this month, notwithstanding the fact that his train leaves at noon on Monday and the flowers will not be judged until Wednesday afternoon. It can also be seen at William Nicholson's, Framingham, Mass., in a small quantity. JAMES HARTSHORNE. C. C. Yost, the florist, of Lebanon, Pa., opened a new store at 154 N. 8th street, just before Christmas. BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. Manufacturers^ FLORISTS' LETTERS This \%oo« It- 11 box nicely stained and varnished, 18x30x12, made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters. Block Letters, \% or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. f . MCCARTHY, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. REED (SL KELLER 122 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and arc dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. Always enterprising, we are now ready with a fine line of Easter Baskets. Buy your Florist Supplies of J. STERN & CO. 1928GERMANT0WN AVE., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Per postal WILLIAM J. BOAS & IT MANUFACTURERS OF Folding Flower Boxes No. 1042 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia Write for Price List and Samples In writing advertisers, mention Hortlcnltnre H. BAYERSDORFER & CO 50-56 North 4ih Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES BEST LIHE IH THE COUNTRY E. A. BEAVElvT Wholesale Dealer In SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX and Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplies. New crop now ready in limited quantities. EVERGREEN, ALA. Decorating Evergreens, etc., at Wholesale Wild Smilax, Palmetto and Cycas (fresh cut). Palm Leaves, Galax, Leu- cothoe, Ferns and Mosses, Leaf Mold, Orchid and Azalea Peats. Everything in Season. THE KERVAN COMPANY 20 West 27th St., New York. We hope our readers will, as far as possible, buy everything they need from Horticulture's Advertisers. A. Gude &6ro. FLORISTS 1214 F ST., WASHINGTON. 0. C. 44 horticulture: January 13, 1906 WILI «M»W<^il>IIW^^»IWW% WILD SMILAXlI Whi,*f Vilacs 1 i $1 00 per hundred p $3.50 and $5.00 per case | J w, .. an* _ A J 1 White Violets « I IHE .SSI co- 1 ! Samuel S.Pennock j 1217 Arch St., - PHILADELPHIA In writing: advertisers, mention Horticulture WHOLESALE FLORIST OF 16121618 Ludlow Street. Store closes 8 P. M PHILA. I : ■v»i»w^v '***! Carnations. Beauty Bride and Bridesmaid. Lily of the Valley. Violets. Telephone 6268-6267 Main I WELCH BROS. 15 Province St. ( BOSTON . E. H. HUNT Wholesale Cut Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE T6 Wabash Av., CHICAGO In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture Weiland & Risch Leading: Western Growers and Shippers of Cut Flowers 59 Wabash Ave., - CHICAGO Long Distance Phone Central 879. In writing advertisers, mention Hortlcaltnre VAUGHAN&SPEKRY Wholesale Commission Florists If you wish to buy or sell, see them first •PHOHE CEHTRAL 2571 60 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO In writing advertisers, mention Hortlcnltore Fine Bouvardia Valley CARNATIONS W. J. Baker 1432 So. Perm Sq. PHI LA. WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS 51-53 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO, ILL., In writing advertisers, mention Hortlcnltore CMS. W. MckELLAK 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers A Daily Shipment From 40 to 60 Growers We can and will take care of your Cut Flower and Supply 'Wants to advantage E.F. WINTERS0N CO.^ftgaW CATALOQUE FREE PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO Jan. io ST. LOUIS Dec. 18 PHILA. Jan. 9 BOSTON Jan. ii POSES Am. Beauty and Edgely Fan. & Sp. " Extra No. i Lower grades Bride & "Maid — Fan. & Sp Extra.. No. i and Lower gr. . Liberty, Fancy " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy , Ordinary Chatenay, Fancy " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary. MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Cypripediums Lily of the Valley Violets... Tulips , Romans Hya., Paper White, Nar.. Daffodils ; Trumpets Mignonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus , strings " & Sprengeri, bunches 40.00 to 25.00 to 16.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to 7.00 to 5.00 to 8.oo to 4.00 to 8.00 to 4 00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 10 00 to 6.00 to 3.00 1.50 40.00 17 OO 3.00 -75 SO.C 40.C 3.00 4.00 6.00 12.00 40 OO 30.00 5.00 2.50 50.00 16.1 1 10.00 -75 1. 00 16.00 50.00 35.00 60.00 40 OO 2S.OO 8 00 12. OO 5 00 25.00 8.00 20.00 10.00 12. OO 6.00 20.00 6.00 2.00 '5° 75.00 50.00 35.00 20.00 15.00 15.00 10.00 30.00 1500 30.00 15.00 15.00 10.00 25.0& 10.00 6. co 3.00 75.00 15.00 5.00 ».«5 2.00 5.00 4-5° ■75 1.25 12.50 25.00 25.00 3.00 6.00 5.00 1.00 i-5o 15.00 50.00 50.00 40.00 20.00 12.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 12. OO 8.00 25.00 8.00 8.00 2.00 8.00 2.00 3.00 1.50 2.00 .50 2 OO r 00 2.00 2.00 •75 60.00 30.00 15.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 6.00 25.00 12.00 50.00 12.00 12.00 6.00 10.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 50.00 12.00 4.00 •75 3.00 2.00 4.00 1. 00 1.50 12.00 J.A.BUDLONG 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO WHOLESALE toses and Carnations A Specialty GROWER Of CUT FLOWERS In writing advertisers, mention Hortlcnltore PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. Wholesalers of Cut Flowers 1616 AND 1518 SANSOM ST. January 13, 190G HORTICULTURE 4f> VICTORY The most brilliant scarlet carnation. Requires only ordinary culture. Is a fancy in the fullest sense of the word and wholesaled at $25.00 per 100 at Christmas. Cut Flower Market Re- ports. Trade during the past BOSTON week has been rather quiet, with a remarkable increase in the supply and prices have been reduced accordingly. This has been particularly noticeable with vio- lets and carnations. Enchantress and Lawson have had the largest call; white carnations have moved rather slowly. The demand for American Beauties is fairly good. Bride and Bridesmaids sell well at prices about the same as last week. The demand for lily of the valley has increased. Roman hyacinths, paper white and yellow narcissi are coming in in large quantities. Cloudy weather together BUFFALO with heavy storms the past week, made stock still a little scarce, but there was enough to go around. Roses came in somewhat better and cleaned up quickly. Much funeral work being in demand caused white material to move freely. Sales of Beauties, Liberties, lily of the valley and violets were nearly at a stand-still, but livened up to some extent at the end of the week. The carnation crop was fairly good, and excellent stock could be seen; fancy selling at sight, while ordinary needed a little urging at times. Peas, mignonette and green goods in moder- ate supply. Prices changing a little to a decline. "He that has the last CHICAGO say has the best say," and so it is with Chicago. If you ask a wholesaler, a retailer, or a grower regarding the holiday trade, they all say it was stupendous, and Southern Wild Smilax IN ANY QUANTITY W. E. McKISSICK Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA V EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN P CUT FLOWERS • EOWARD REID. "ftSVffi* 1526 Ranstead Steet, PHILADELPHIA Store Closes 8 P. M. • ly 42 W. 28th St., New York In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture January 13, 1906 horticulture: 47 $1.25 per 1000 Discount on Regular Shipments Fancy Ferns Michigan Cat Flower Exchange ^Wholesale Florists 30 and 40 Miami Ave., DETROIT, MICH- WM. DILGER Manager Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York City Gut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone: 3860-3871 Madison Square ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN GO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 35t» Madison Square J. B. Murdoch & Go. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. Bonnot Bros. Wholesale Florists 55 and S7 W. 26th St., NEW YORK Cut Flower Exchange Tel. 830 Madison square. OPEN 6.00 A.M. AN UNEQUALEO OUTLET FOR CONSIGNED FLOWERS The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH 48 W. 30th Street, New York Tel 124-325 Madison Square JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. 53 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. ESTABLISHED 1872 JOHN J. PERKINS WHOLESALE and COMMISSION FLORIST 115 W. 30th St., New York Tel. No. 956 Madison Square Wanted.— A few more reliable growers of Carnations and Violets. Quick returns and highest prices. Established BUY FROM 1891 SHIP TO TRY All Choice Cut Flowers in Season ALFRED H. LANQJAHR 55 West 28th St., New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. CARNATIONS- AND ROSES Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd. 504 Liberty Aye., Pittsburg, Pa. ME Cut Flowers BOSTON'S BEST ALL VARIETIES SHIPPED TO ALL POINTS Florist*' Supplies Largest Stock in New England Lowest Wholesale Rates N.F.McCarthy&Co. 84 HAWLEY ST. Tel. Main 5973 BOSTON Headquarters in Western New York for Roses Carnations And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers WM. F KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist Also Sealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs 383-87 Elllcott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Give us a Trial We can please you NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $1.00 per 1000. Discounts on larger quantities. Write for prices on case lots. WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND PAJVCY FEJRIVS NEW CROP SOUTHERN WILD SMIL AX $3.50 and $7.00lper Case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Wire Designs Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves. Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes, etc, LAUREL FESTOONING, 5c. and 6c, per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. 8 *L.'£ fflffiijaffiSr " FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil. F. Kcssler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Commission Dealer In Cut Flowers ONSIGNMENTS OESIREO 46 W. 29th Street, New York Tel. 3393 Madison Sq. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.- PER 100. "TO DEALERS ONLY. ROSES Am. Beauty andEdgerly, fan and sp extra No. i Lower grades Bride and Maid, fan. and sp extra CINCINNATI J3"- 9 DETROIT Jan. 8 " No. i and Lower gr Liberty , fancy " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy Ordinary. Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary Chatenay, Faney " ( Irdinary CARNATIONS Fancy ....•••• Ordinary niSCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Cypnpediums Lily of the Valley Violets Tulips Roman Hya. : Paper White Nar . .. Daffodils: Trumpets Mignonette ... .,..■• Adiantum Cuneatum Croweanum Smilax ' Asparagus Plumosus, strings " & Sprengeri, bunches 6 oo 4 oo i o.oo 6.oo to S 50.00 35.00 25.00 20.00 10,00 8.00 5.00 2.00 i.eo 10.00 to 75.00 8. CO 4.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 3.00 1. 00 4.00 3.00 12.00 40.00 4,00 1.50 6.00 4.00 15 00 50.00 35.00 3-00 1.00 2.00 I.03 l.OO I. OO 15.OO IO.OO 6.00 IO.OO 6.00 IO.OO 6.00 TO OO 6.00 }.oo 50.00 25.OO 4.OO 2.00 3 -00 3.OO 4-00 4.OO 2.00 I5.0O bo 00 BUFFALO Jan. 9 50.00 30.00 15.00 8.00 12.00 10,00 4.00 r2.oo 5.00 to 60.00 to 50.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to 15.00 tO 1 2. OO to 10.00 to 15.00 to 12.00 to to . 10.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 3.00 1.00 12.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 2.50 to . to to , 4.00 '.50 2.00 ■5° 1.25 12.00 40.00 2=;.co 4.00 1. 00 1 50 15.00 50.00 <;o.oo PITTSBURO Jan. 8 65.00 30.00 12.50 6.00 10.00 6.00 15.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 1.50 12.50 2.00 ■75 3.00 2.00 4. 00 2> OO 1.5° I. OO IO.OO 30.OO 75-00 50.00 15.00 5-"> -5.00 10.00 8.00 20.00 8.00 /o.oo IO.OO 12. OO 800 I5.OO 8.00 S.OO 2.00 I5.OO 4.00 1.50 5.OO 4,00 O.OO 4.OO .OO I.30 I5.oo So.oo Geo. A. vSutHerland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY SRTEET BOSTON 48 HORTICULTURE January 13, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Allen W. F. 30 Allen Win, Stuart Co. 47 Aschmann Godfrey. . 30 Baker Wm. J 44 Bambrick, Thos. H.- • 50 Barrows H.H. & Son. 30 Bayersdorfer H & Co 43 Beaven, E. A 43 Black, Chas 42 Blackistone Z. D. 43 Boas W.J. &Co 43 Boddington A. T.. -32-34 Bonnot Bros 47 Boston Klonst Letter Co 43 Breck Joseph & Sons 32 Breitmeyer's J. Sons 43 Budlong J. A. 44 Burnett Bros. 32 Burnham Hitchings Pierson Co 52 Burpee W, A. & Co.. 32 Chicago House Wreck- ing Co 51 Chicago Carnation Co 34-41-42 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 32 Cooke G. H 43 Cottage Gardens 31 DilgerWm 47 Dimmock A 30 Dreer H A 50 Eichholz Harry 31 Elliott Wm. &Son 42 EslerJ. G 50 Ernest W, H. 50 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 32 Fenrich J S. ... 47 Fiesser J. H 30 Fletcher F. W.. 30 Ford Bros 46 Forest Nursery & Seed Co. 42 Froment H. E., 46 Grey T. J. & Co 32 Gude A. & Bro , 43 Gurney Heater Mfg. Co. . . 50 Guttman Alex. J. 45-46 Hail Asso. 50 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works.. 32 Heller&Co... 3. Herbert D. & Son 42 Hews A. H. & Co.... 51 Hill E. G 3o Hippard E 50 Holly Castle Co...... 32 Horan E. C 46 Hubert & Co. 30 Hunt E. H 44 Kasting W. F 47 Kervan Co., The .... 43 Kessler, P. F 47 King Cons. Co 51 Klokner A 50 Kroe-chell Bros 50 Lager & Hurrell. 30 Lang Julius 47 Langjahr, Alfred H... 47 Le Page N. - - 30 Leuthy A. & Co.... . . 30 Matthews T. F 31 Page McCarthy N. F. & Co. 47 McConnell Alex.. -. 43 McKellar Charles W. 44 McKissick, W. E. ... 45 McManus Jas. 46 Michel! H. F. & Co.. 32 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange — ....;. 47 Millang Charles 47 Millang Frank .• 46 Moltz A 45 Moninger J. C. -.»■• 50 Mt. Hissarlik Nursei- ies 42 Murdoch J. B 47 Murray Samuel...... 43 Nicotine Mfg. Co 32 Niessen Leo. Co 44 Patten & Co. -•■ 3* Pennock Samuel S. .34-44 Perkins John J. .. 47 Phila. Cut Flower Co. 44 Pierson F R. Co 30 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 47 Pye E. H 34 Rawson, W. W. & Co. 32 Raynor John I ..... . 46 Reed& Keller 43 Reid Edw 45 Reinberg Peter 44 Robinson H. M. & Co 47 Roehrsjulius .... 30 Saltford, Geo. 47 Sander & Son . • 30 Schillo Lumber Co... 51 Schmidt J. C Co.... • 30 Scollay John A. 51 Scott John 30 Sheridan W. F 46 Sievers J. H. & Co... 31 Situations & Wants.. 42 Skidelsky S. S 30 Stern J. & Co 43 Steams A. T. Lumber Co 5° Sievens H . A. 34 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 47 Suzuki&Iida 32 Thompson J. D Co.. 31 Thorburn J.M. & Co. 32 Thornton Bros. 51 Totty, Chas. H. . 34 Traendly & Schenck. 46 Troy, J. H 42 Vaughan and Sperry- 44 VeseyW. J. &M. S...41 Walsh M. H. 31 Warburton C 31 Ward Ralph M. Co... 32 Watson G. C 32-42 Weathered Co. 51 Weber F. C 43 Weber H. & Sons 31 Weeber & Don 32 Welch Bros 44 Weiland& Risch.... 44 Wietor Bros 44 Wintench C • 30 Winterson E. F. ... 44 Young A. L 42 Young John 46 Young & Nugent ... 46 Young Thos. Jr.. .... 43 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertisements under this head, 10 cents a line. Regular advertisers In this Issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will Indicate the respective pages. Is your name in the above list? If not, why not? ACCOUNTANT. Robert J. Dysart, 28 State St., Boston. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see Listjjf Advertisers. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. C. Wlnterlch, Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. DAISIES. The F. W. Fletcher Co., Anburndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers, Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. N. LePage, Mt. Vernou, N. Y. Tuberous Rooted For page see List of Advertisers. BAMBOO STAKES. Suzuki & Ilda, 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 47-54 N. Market St. Boston. For page see List of Advertlserg. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 & 13 F. H Square, Boston. Arlington Tested Seeds for Florists. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. For pnge see List of Advertisers^ Suzuki & Ilda, 31 Barclay St, New Vork. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Mlchell & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of _ Advertiser*. C A L I FO R N I A P R I V ET. Chas. Black, Hlghtstown, N. J For page see List of Advertisers CARNATIONS. John H. Sievers & Co., 1251 Chestnut St.. San Francisco, Cal. Hannah Hobart. For page see List of Advertisers J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. Jollet. 111. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Stevens Co., Dedham, Mass. Rooted Cuttings Variegated Lawsun. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St., N. Y. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Patten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass. Pink. Patten and Mikado Carnations. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. John E. Haines, My Maryland. Henrv Eichholz. Waynesboro. Pa. Carnations, Red Lawson. Mrs. W. T. Omwake. For page see List of Advertisers. T. F. Matthews. Ashland St., cor. Mill, Dorchester. Mass. Carnation, White Lawson. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers^ The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. My Maryland and Jessica. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Sons, Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepls Barrowsll. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. F R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Nephrolepls Plersoni Elegantisslma. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Rooted Cuttings. For pase see List of Advertisers CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. C. H. Totty. Madison, N. J. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture ~CUPS AND TROPHlEST^ Thornton Bros.. Lawrence, Mass. Fo-. page see List of Advertlstrs. FERTILIZERS. Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York. Clay's Fertilizer. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. p. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. j li. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S s. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J Stern & Co., 1928 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. u A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. For pnge see List of Advertisers. "FLOWERS^BY- TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List_of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326^28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. j Breitmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For oage see List of Advertisers. fhoi Young. Jr., 41 W. 28th St.. New York. For paV see List of a^vertlser^_ jr^rT^rHTcooke, Washington, D. C. For page see JUst^^A^rtisers^^ " A. GudelT Bro.. 1214 P St.. Washington. D. C For page see List of Advertisers. Z. D. Blackistone, 14th and H Sts.. Washington, D. (.. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertiser.. FLOWER POTS. W H Ernest. 28th and M Sts.. Washington. D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. ~A~ H. Hews & Co.. CamhHdieTMass. ' For paee see List of Advertiser* FOLDING BOXES. Welch Bros.. 15 Province St., Boston, for page see List of Advertisers^ Wm. J. Boas & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For pnge see List of Advertisers. GALAX. J. N. Pritchard, Elk Park. N. C. GERANIUMS. The E G. Hill Co., Richmond. Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS. G C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow St., Philadel- phia. For page see List of Advertisers. "Sharp, Partridge & Co.. 22nd and Union Place, Chicago. January 13, 190G HORTICULTURE 49 GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. OKELNHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Burnham Hitchlngs Plerson Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago House Wrecking Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Steams Lumber Co.. Nepouset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Touawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Moniuger Co., 117 Bast Blackhawk St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., West St. and Hawthorue Ave., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marion St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE. Auchor Greenhouse Hose is the best for Florists. Mineralized Rubber Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervau Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 and 40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich., Wm. Dilger, Mgr. Faucy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. Crowl Fern Co., Millington, Mass. HEATING APPARATUS. Burnham Hitchlngs Plerson Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Uuruey Heater Mfg. Co., 74 Franklin St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. IMPORTING HOUSES. August Rolker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., New York. Plants tender or hardy. It. M. Ward & Co., New York. Plants and Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Suzuki & lida. 31 Barclay St., New York. For pnire see List of Advertisers. MICE PROOF SEED CASES. Heller & Co., Montclalr, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical Bldg., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTINE APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NUnSERY STOCK. Mt. Hlssarllk Nurseries, New RocheMe, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Black, Hlghtstown, ~N.~Y.~~~ For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander. St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters. Growers. Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Wheeler & Co., 1250 Beacon St., Waban, Mass. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PAEONIES. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. Siggers & Siggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEERLESS REPAIR CLAMP. A. Klokuer, Wauwatosa, Wis. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS, BEDDING. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS DECORATIVE. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbiuk & Atkins, Rutherford, N.~J. PLANTS FORCING. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. A: J. Farquhar & Co., Boston. Spiraea Gladstone. Japonica, Lily of the Valley. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, Boston. Gladioli for Forcing. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbiuk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. PUBLICATIONS. The Chrysanthemum. Saltford on the Violet. Horticulture Publishing Co., Boston. I'ur page s>t List "i Advertisers. RETAIL FLORISTS. Julius A. Zlnn, 2 Beacon St.. Boston, Mass. Flowers by Telegraph. Alex. McCounell. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers J. Breitmeyer's Sous, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Youug & Nugent, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Z. D. Blacklstone, 14 & H Sts., Washing- ton, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. RETAIL FLORISTS.— Continued. A. Gude & Bro., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J~ August Rolker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., New York. English-Grown Roses. BeuJ. Dorrance, Dorrauceton, Pa. Killarney and Richmond. E. 11. Pye, Upper Nyaek, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 and 13 Faneull Hall Sq., Boston. Cyclamen Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market~~S~t~~~~ Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Burnett Bros., 101 West St.. New York Seeds, Bulbs, and Fertilizers. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Forest Nursery & Seed Co., McMlnnvllle. Tenn. Forest Tree and Shrub Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. G. C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow l~~~~~~~~Phil.i For sale by jobbers. Box of 150 for $1.00 or address A, KLOKNER, Wauwatoga, Wis. mT3£SFI inai FOR HEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING BY 5TEAM OR HOT WATER ©tyjisiKiEY kheathk ml^me&ctoisiki© <§®o NEW YORK OFFICE. Ill FIFTH AVE 74 FRANKLIN ST. BOSTON ] January 13, 1906 HORTICULTURE Erected? for J. J. Brozat, Bloomfield, N. J. .1 ■ it 51 You want us If it's of Red Gulf Cypress You want us 25 feet wide. No Ugly Columns to Support House ANYWAY YOU WANT OUR CATALOG WEATHERED COMPANY 46 Marion Street New York LUMBER For Creenhouse Benches PECKY CYPRESS" SjS Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, htc. We are in a Special 1 1 Position 10 Furnish Everthing in PINE and HEHLOCK BUILDING LUHBER T> WRITE FOR PRICES isfiii Adam Schillo Lumber Co. Cor. Weed St. & Hawthorn, ... CHICAGO Tel. North 1626 and 1627 j FINE SILVER CUPS • I and TROPHIES ! ? For Exhibition Awards, Sporting f» £ Events, etc. • I FINEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY FROM THE BEST MANUFACTURERS AND AT LOWEST PRICES. THORNTON BROS., £ LAWRENCE, MASS. Greenhouse Material Ask for our Special Catalogue No. 554 describing Boiler Tubes, Boilers, Tubes, ^ash, Lumber and Sup- plies of every kind from the Fifty Million Dollar St. Louis World's Fair. CHICAGO H0U8E WRECKING CO. 35th and Iron Sts. CHICAGO NEW GREeHoUSE0 CATALOGUE JUST ISSUED BY King Construction Co. North lonawanda, N. V. and Toronto, Ont. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture SEND FOR CATALOCUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Avenue BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, N. V. CITV 52 HORTICULTURE January 13, 1906 31 3E 31 31 31 31 2E 31 31 at 3t c&M&&&.&MMM&M# IT* IC UICI I TA IfKlAlI/ ALL THE MINOR DETAILS OF THIS I I lO WlLL 1 U IMlUW CREENHOUSE BUILDINC MATTER You receive the materials; your house is completed, satisfactory. You have a conviction that the thing is going to last You liked the way everything went together perfectly, and no alterations to nm up expense, but you did not stop to think what endless PARTICULARITIES at the factory such a result meant. Take as an example the matter of paint- ing vou'll admit that a good prime coat is the basis of all lasting painting. You perhaps also know that cypress will absorb more oil than any other wood! Now if you just brush a coat on, the oil is at once absorbed, leaving the wood cov- ered with a chalky ready to rub off pigment, — the next coat only repeats the result. Take a good look at this illustra- tion see how we dip straight into a reservoir of paint EVERY' PIECE, letting it SOAK UP the oil; each piece is then stood up to drip off (not brushed off). Another point to fix in your mind; — the ends— where the joints come,— are by this method just as thoroughlv protected. Now after all this care, we give it a good coat of brushed on oil and lead. (Next week another "particularity.) Send for Catalog J— G. BURNHAM HITCHINGS PIERSON CO., fs Greenhouse Designers and " nufacturers 133 Broadway, Cor, 26th St , New York Boston Branch, 819 Tremont Building it it It it I it it it it it It it it •••••••••©••••< YOU ARE INVITED! The HOLLY-CASTLE Electric Circulator The Sensation of the Season The wide spread interest and curiosity concerning this remarkable appliance for comfort, con- venience, certainty, and economy in greenhouse heating, leads us to extend an invitation to all attending the Carnation Convention at Boston to visit the Dickerman Greenhouses at Dorchester, Mass., where the apparatus has been installed and see a demonstration of its working. A special car will start from Horticultural Hall, lioston, Carnation Convention. at 130 p. m., on Thursday, January 25, the second day of the HOLLY-CASTLE CO., Engineers, 49 Federal Street, Boston, Mass. A Modern Carnation House (By Bufuham Hitchings Pierson Company) -5 I evoreato they FLORtsrPiMrMw, 10mcape Gardener \J{/pdred //?ferejfo_ Sr/ // Ndmi/ronT/ace, Bo/to//, Mass. di/bscription, $1.00 \ 54 HORTICULTURE January 20, 1906 ' 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 b 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 4 1 1 1 1 E f 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ! 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 M 1 1 1 1 g 1 1 1 B 1 1 1 ■ I M 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ) 1 3 ! ) 1 1 1 • 1 1 ( 1 1 1 3 1 1 ! 1 1 1 1 1 ! 1 1 1 1 < ! rl 1 1 1 1 1 B I i 1 1 1 1 1 1 [ i 9 9 1 1 1 ! ! n f ! i ; 1 1 S 1 1 1 1 1 ■ 1 9 ? M M I T ■ i t i i 1 1 1 I 1765. HIGHEST AWARDS AT ST. LOUIS, 1904. 1906. I rsaacxtEEis ■y<%..> m \ 5 fi i f, 5 c ■ ,," IFS'VS 5 SI assists MB 11 vr tf r* » % » v-fe*.i .$* r ? ;* * if ti m t~< r l?65 / * 5 } A. HEWS 1 i i 3 1 1 The above represents the largest factory of its kind in the world. I OUR PRODUCTION OF POTS EQUALS THE COMBINED | j OUTPUT OF ANY TWO SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS | Our equipment is the best that money and 140 years' experience can produce. We have spared neither time | nor expense to make our factory the most modern | and complete of its kind. = I Our Annual Output of Pots Exceeds 16,000,000 [ We thank our friends and customers for their liberal patronage, and solicit the correspondence of prospec- | tive buyers. f We extend cordial invitations to all attending the | Convention to visit our factory, = I A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. f BOSTON, OFFICE MAIN OFFICE AND FACTORIES NEW YORK BRANCH f | 18 TREHONT STREET CAMBRIDGE PEARSON STREET | Rooms 818=835 r\ASS. LONG ISLAND CITY 1 lllllllllllllll!IIIIIIIIIIIIIirilt)lliill!llllllllllllillllllillllllllll!llllillllll^lllllllllllllllllllllillillli;illilll]IMIIIIIIIillllllllllllllllllllllllllllIli SUPPLEMENT TO HORTICULTURE, Vol III, No, 3 JANUARY 20, 1906 January 20. 190G H ORTI CULTURE 35 Special Price List of Forcing Stock Roses Per 100. BABY Ramblers, extra strong, $25.00 Crimson Ramblers, extra large, 15.00 FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI, fine stock. 18.00 Kaiserin and La France, 12.00 Hermosa and all H. P. var., 10.00 Rhododendrons The best Hyb. for forcing, 10 and upwards buds per plant, $50 to 100.00 Lilacs Charles X and Marie Legraye, fine pot-grown plants with buds, 45.00 Deutzia Lemoinei and gracilis, 15.00 Azalea ilndica, i. e. Simon Mardner, Vervaeneana and Van Der Cruyssen, well bunded, 12-15 Inch, 45.00 AZALEA MOLLIS, fine plants, 35.00 SPIRAEA japonica, large clumps, 4.50 SPIRAEA compacta multiflora, 5.00 SPIRAEA astilboides flori- bunda, 5.00 SPIRAEA Gladstone, new, 10.00 Bulbs and Roots TUBER. BEGONIAS, separate colors, single. 3.00 TUBER. BEGONIAS, separate colors, double, 4.00 Per 1000. GLADIOLUS, finest in the country, $12.00 GLADIOLUS, finest light and white. 15.00 GLOXINIAS, in fine mixture, 35.00 CALADIUM ESCULENTUM, fine stock: Per 100. Per 1000. 5 to 7, $1.50 $12.00 7 to 9, 3.00 25.00 9 to 11, 5.00 45.00 CANNAS, in good leading var., $15 and up. DAHLIAS, in separate colors, $50.00 FUNKIA undulata fol. arg. var., 75.00 IRIS, in mixed var., 35.00 PAEONIA SINENSIS, in sep- arate colors, 75.00 TUBEROSES. EXCELSIOR Pearl, 4 to 6. 7.50 Specimen plants of Conifers on hand. Prices on Japan bulbs, fern balls, sago stems, or any other article you will be in market for, will be forward- ed if so requested. F. W. 0. SCHMITZ PRINCE BAY, N.Y. =iiii iiimiiHiimiiiimiiiii n nut eiiiiiii miiiiiiiimiimiiiimiir | "Craig's No Gold Brick" | The Carnation Cmven ion will now soon be on = and you can come and see I ROBERT CRAIG growing at j I THE COTTAGE GARDENS | Record of Returns for Car nation Blooms sold from our greenhouses ~ ~ from Sept. /, /Qoj to Jan. i, /goo. — S Robert Craig produced 26 6- 10 cents per square foot of bench surface 5 = Lieut. Peary " ay- 10 " " " " " " = Enchantress " 201-2 " " " " " " " 5 = Mrs. Patten " 156 10 " " " " " " " = = Lady Bountiful " 92-10 " " " " " " = We sha 1 keep open house as usual and "The 5 1 latch string will be a ' hangin ' = out." Cornea d see Craig and -ome other g >od = things which we have up our s eeve. The only place where the genuine Cirnation Juice E can be 10m d. = 1 C. W. WARD - - Queens, L. I. | Imiini 1 miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiimmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiini miimiiii nine « ■J CARNATIONS i Rooted Cuttings and Pot Plants. I Laws Enchantress, Lady Bounti- ful, White Lawson, Fred Burki, Cardinal, Fiancee, ami other stand- ard varieties. Also the new scarlet JOHN E. HAINES and the new white MY MARYLAND. Send for price list. I CHRYSANTHEMUMS (Rooted Cuttings) Alice Byron, Mrs. McArthur, Lady Harriett, Maud Dean, Marie Liger, Lavender Queen, Robt. Halllday, Col. Appleton, .1. C. Salter. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Whit,- Baton, Chadwick, Convention Hall, yellow Chadwiek, $2.50 per $100; $20.00 per 1000. Also a number of other stand- ard varieties. Send for list. I Richmond Roses £ Better than the usual stock $1 5 OO per IOO. t * t I w SAMUEL S, PENNOCK, V The Wholesale Florist of PHILADELPHIA • Jy 1612 1618 LUDLOW ST. 7 e" CARNATIONS All the Best Varieties J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. Joliet III. NEW CARNATIONS R08T, CRAIG, VICTORY JESSICA Immediate delivery. Price $12.00 per 100 $100. 00 per 1000 CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES All the best of the year. If you have not received niv list send for it. CHARLES H. TOTTY Madison, IV. J. ROOTED CUTTINGS Per ioo Per 1,000 Fiancee $6 co $50 00 Cardinal 6 00 50 00 Patten 3 c o 25 00 Enchantress. ... 2 50 25 00 Queen 2 00 15 00 Maceo 2 00 15 00 Lawson 2 00 15 00 Fair Maid 2 00 15 00 Challenger 2 00 15 00 Prosperity 2 00 15 00 C. WARBUBTON, Fall River, Mass. CARNATIONS H. A. Stevens Co. variety Variegated Lawson Sis now ready. Also Mrs. M. A. Patten. Pink Patten, 'Enchantress. Harry Fenn, Fair Maid. Boston Market. Lady Bountiful, T. W. Lawson. Send for prices. HENRY A. STEVENS CO. East Street, Dedham Mass. IOO 1000 RICHMOND ROSE 2'+' in. $15.00 $120x0 KAISERIN " " 400 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25 00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2. so 20.00 fe E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK, N. Y. 56 HORTICULTURE January 20, 1906 SEE OUR NEW CARNATIONS AT THE CONVENTION Winsor, White Enchantress, and Helen M. Could This is one way to judge carnations. A better and more convincing way is to see them growing. There is nothing about any of these varieties that we wish to conceal; therefore, we cordially invite all carnation growers to pay us a visit. Come at any time. WINSOR. This is sure to prove a winner. Nothing approaches it in color, which is a clear silvery pink — a shade between Enchantress and Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson — and much more beautiful than either. In fact, it is just the shade that we have all been trying to get. The color will make it sell in any market. The stem is just right. The flowers are considerably larger than Lawson and much better shaped. As a grower it has every- thing that can be desired. So far we have not seen any large-flowering variety quite so free as Winsor. WHITE ENCHANTRESS. This is a pure white sport of Enchantress, which is at once the most popular and most profitable car- nation grown to-day; and this on account of its size and stem and freedom with which it blooms. White Enchantress is identical in every respect but color. Those who desire quality as well as quantity will find it in White Enchantress. HELEN M. COULD. This is a beautiful variegated sport of Enchantress. The ground color is a lovely shade of clear pink, the variegation carmine, making an exquisite combination of colors, beside? bPing something distinctly new. At a short distance the variegation does not show at all, the general effect being a beautiful shade of dark ' pink. Growth, habit, size, and stem are the same as Enchantress. We have fine stocks, from which we can deliver healthy cuttings of Variegated Lawson, White Lawson, Red Lawson. Enchantress, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Lady Bountiful, etc. Our Variegated Lawson is all that we claimed for it last season, and is giving the fullest satisfaction everywhere— the best in the variegated class. Come and inspect our stock of new and standard sorts for yourselves. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York r Pink Patten Brighter than Lawson First Class Certificate at Boston and Tarrytown 5 JVIil^odo 5 Strictly Fancy First Class Certificate American Carnation Society £ • at Chicago 7 X PRICES f i Per ioo, $io.oo; per iooo, $8o.oo; 250 at 1000 rate. 0 « Send for Descriptive Circular » Patten (SL Co., TewRsbury, Mass. • JOHN H. SIEVERS & CO. 1251 Chestnut Street SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture MY MARYLAND We, the II. Weber .V Sons Co. of Oakland, Md.. respect- fully announce that The E. G. Hill Co. of Richmond. Ind., have withdrawn from the contract made with us last Spring whereby they would have jointly with us, disseminated our new white carnation, Mv Maryland, The variety ha*, been on trial at Richmond, (3,000 plants), Brooklyn, (300 plants), Philadelphia, (1000 plants) and Toronto, (1000 plants). Reports from the first two named places characterize the variety as being practically worthless, while from Toronto and Philadelphia favorable reports indicate that the variety is bearing out our claims for it. Our own stock al Oakland is in elegant shape. An ex- we believe will succeed everywhere. petitor. Stock ready now. Pric JESSICA, ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE TRADE: tremely wet Summer necessitated the holding of stock in a semi-dormant condition after being housed Aug. 15th to Sept. 1st. thus making stork too late for the Fall shows. Since I i.e. isi we have been cutting grand blooms, and to prove our claims for the variety we invite all interested to come to Oakland and look it over. While it is a source of regret to us that the variety has not proven satisfactory in all places tried, we are satisfied that it will prove our claims for it in :ii least some places besides our own. We therefore announce that we will disseminate My Maryland as per our advertisements, but before shipping any stock we give to each and every one the right to cancel all or any portion of their orders. It is even better than last year. As a red and white it has no com- for both varieties $2.50 per doz,, $12.00 per 11 hi, $100.00 per 1000. THE H. WEBER £» SONS CO., Oakland, Md. HANNAH HOBART The Pride of California. The Grandest of Pink Carnations A :-hade deeper than Lawson, blooms four to four and one half inches across, full "and regular. Stems long and strong. Does not burst the calyx. Growth free and easy. A prolific tiloomir. Its flowers whole- sale for a higher price than any other carnation in the San Francisco market. (See illustration aid full description in Horticulture of July 1, 1905.) Orders for rooted cuttings booked now and filUd in rotation beginning Januar> i, 1906, at $3.00 per 12; $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000 January 20, 190G HORTICULTURE 57 *«.'•-_*«.■• ~M-i • i*Ci • -i*«_* • -J' »*-■» :J«-" • -9*_- • J«_l •<_»«_•• •_»■.»«_■ « if «-!,7i\w.7ivw Trvw 7,v,/ ',<\>.-/ ,'A'/ <:n\ being of exc ling beauty, the one here illus- trated, however, being the first to bloom a year ago, and hence the type plaid. Thi' color in the sepals and petals is a pei uliar fawn color, a mixture of yellow and pink that varies with the maturity of the flower, hut the prettily veined lip is derived from ('. Labiata parent, and is at once its -al- vation. Cattleya velutina is very fragrant and this is as a rule transmitted to its offspring. Laelio— Cattlei a Erotion. A very pretty bigeneric hvbrid, the parents of which are the dwarf growing Cattleya Walkeriana crossed with Lselia glauca, the latter parent up to recently being known as Brassavola glauca — and tins gives the beauti- ful lartre lip seen in the plant here illustrated, which, by the way. was the only one raised from the pod of seed saved and sown. The color is a beautiful shade of rose uniform' throughout the flower, the veining of the lip being especially pleasing. The scape bore but one flower, ami it is probable that it will rarely if ever produce more than thi>. owing to its parentage. The flower has the additional merit of fragrance and lasts a long time in perfection. The seed was sown in 1898. Masdevallias The culture of these brilliant and curious orchids is interesting and should commend itself to all plant lovers. In no other genus do we find such brilliant colors, and in few such quaint forms. The genus Masdevallia is somewhat polymorphic and many of the species are more curious than beautiful. The bright colored species eoccinea and its many varieties, many of which are known as varieties of FEarryana, Veit- chiana. ignea, rosea and others in the same section and the pure white tovarensis are worthy of more extensive cultivation. Their culture is not so difficult as is gen- erally supposed. The high temperature in summer is somewhat distressing to them, especially if. as is gen- erally the case, they are just pushing up new growths when hot weather comes. This young, tender shorn m leaf cannot live through the hot. humid July days, and generally dies back to the poor little immature bud at n- base ami at the apex of the rhizome, which bud can- not he so strong or able to produce so good a growth as it would if its predecessor had matured. The object of the cultivator, then, should be to have the growths fairly well established before hot weather commences. By giving the plants more sunlighl and warmer treatment in winter the second leaf of the sea- son will be fairly well developed before midsummer. This llie writer ha- found to be beneficial and effectual except in the ca-e of a few plants which were perhaps kept a little too dry in winter, thus retarding the first growth. The English method of keeping tin' plants coo! and dry in winter, perhaps necessary in the dull days of winter in England, is quite unnecessary and harmful here. A fairly light house, full sunshine in midwinter, a moist atmosphere, consistent with proper ventilation and a minimum temperature id' 50 degrees P. are ideal w i iii er condil ems. In summer the cool odontoglossum house is the place for them, but anything approaching a close atmosphere should he avoided. Some growers advocate closing the cool orchid house entirely during the wannest hours id' the day in summer, ventilating during the night, thus keeping out the heat. The atmosphere in the bouse at this time is too inactive and cellarlike. A free circulation of air around the plains i- of more im- portance than a few degrees of temperature. 64 /iORTICULTURE January 20, 1906 A Troublesome Insect INSECT IN QUESTION Dots inside of small circle represent natural size of both insects. ^g£ ORDINARY RED SPIDER Herewith is a sket ;h of two very troublesome insects as seen under the microscope together. The large hairy-legged fellow is the common red spider with which every gardener and florist is well acquainted. The small insect above it is evidently a member of the same family; can be just as harmful and being much smaller is not so easily detected. In a young state they are almost transparent and colorless, but larger speci- mens become a bright red and when full grown are of a reddish-brown tint over the broadest part of the body; front and back being transparent or nearly colorless. With the microscope I used I could not detect any hairs on the legs, as on the common red spider. A better instrument might disclose some. The insects are mostly found on orchids of all de- scriptions, especially on bletias, calanthes, stanhopeas, brassias, phalsenopsis. oncidiums, etc. Outside of the orchid family I have found them only on azaleas, but they may infest other plants for all I know. Certain it is they can do a lot of harm before one suspects their presence and even after one sees the plants damaged, he might not know the cause for the little rascals are so infinitely small as to require a powerful lens to see them. On one occasion only did I detect them with the naked eye ; it was on a white flower of a calanthe. The damage done by these insects varies on different species of plants. On azaleas the work shows like that of thrips, on stanhopeas and some oncidiums (0. lurid- um) like that of red spider. On bletias, calanthes, phajus, peristerias and like plants, the leaves will at first show a lot of small, watery-looking spots which ultimately turn black. On some epidendrums and brassias the leaves show at first the usual grayish dis- coloring caused by red spider on other plants, but in time the leaves will be covered with black spots. On phakenopsis the leaves show at first small watery spots, which gradually grow larger, swell up like a blister and take on a yellow or sometimes purplish color until they finally seem to collapse and dry up, leaving deep depres- sions on both sides of the infested leaf and in some eases even on the flowerstalk. For a long time I was at a loss to account for those spots on the phalajnopsis leaf. I attributed the trouble to thrips at first but search as I may I could not find one single thrips on any plant. A cold chill might do the harm, but then all plants ought to have been affected, anyway I tried to prove this latter theory, but failed to cause any leaf to get spotted by giving the plant a chill. Now I know it is these little spiders who do the harm for I have found them on the leaves after a long and careful search. It is a hard insect to get rid of. Tobacco smoke, fumes of Nicotine or Nicoticide have no effect on it. Sponging with warm water and Ivory soap is probably the only way to keep them down, outside of hydrocyanic gas. I am going to try this on them and hope to get rid of all other vermin at the same time — perhaps of a good many plants, too. Should any of your readers be better acquainted with this little job I should like to hear about it. Grape Vines Under Glass From now on grape vines will require ■ all the atten- tion they can possibly receive. After the vines are pruned, if mealy bug is at all bothersome, all the loose bark should be scraped off, using the finger nails and a dull knife I'm' the purpose, and the vines then washed with soap and water, using a brush with vehemence on all parts, but being careful not to injure tin' eyes of the vines in the operation. At this stage the vines may be left alone until the house has been thoroughly cleaned and painted. In washing the wood- work of the grapery before painting put a little kerosene in the soapy water and see that some of it gets into every nook and corner in order that resting mealy bugs may be rudely disturbed in their retreat. When the house is clean give one or more coats of paint to all the wood work. White paint is the best kind for the wood as a preservative and white is the best color from a hor- ticultural point of view. Before an attempt is made to start the vines into growth the border inside the house will require to be gone over carefully and all the sur- face soil removed. As this has to be done without injury to the roots the work can be better accomplished if a wooden peg is used to loosen the soil for no matter how carefully a man may handle an iron digging fork, there is a liability to injure the roots more or less. Provision should have been made before now to have the soil and manure for replenishing the border under cover that it may be available and in good condition for use when required. The safest material to use right over the roots of grape vines is pure fibrous turf and then over that some of the same material chopped with a spade and mixed with broken bone or bone meal and cow manure; by some it is considered well to have the cow manure near the surface for several reasons. If the border is all ready it will be well to paint the vines with a thick solution composed of one pound of whale oil soap, one small wine glass of kerosene, a quarter pound of hellebore powder, to about a gallon of water. This solution is thickened by adding enough yellow clay and cow manure in equal proportions to get it the thickness required; it ought to be just thick enough that a thin coat will remain on the vines. It is generally recognized that it is better not to water the vines at the roots until the border has been warmed somewhat by a slightly higher temperature, but when water is given it should be given in such a quantity that it will reach all the roots and be evenly distributed over the border. No harm can, and. possi- bly, some benefit may ensue if the vines are tied down so that their tips will not be more than three feet higher than the border. This may help to cause the vines to break more evenly. In the frequent syringing neces- sary at this stage it will be well to use as fine a spray as possible in order to avoid saturating the soil with water. A temperature of 45 to 48 degrees is high enough to start with when fire heat is used. ^<^y/Y'z January 20. 1906 HORTICULTURE 65 The Bertrand Grape The accompanying photograph is of a cluster of the Bertrand grape that originated in middle Georgia and is supposed to be a seedling of the Herbemont, a grape that it very much resembles in quality and the immensely-shouldered clusters. The history of the Herbemont, though somewhat in doubt, is very inter- esting. Prof. T. V. Munson classifies it as Vitis Bour- quinina and says of it: "It was brought to Savannah, Ga., (I am credibly informed) by a Huguenot family by the name of Bourquin from Southern France over one hundred and fifty years ago; the vines sent me by Gougie Bourquin of Savannah are direct descendants of the original vine in the Bourquin gardens and prove beyond question in several years fruiting on my grounds that they are identical with the Herbemont. On the other hand the Bushberg Grape Manual says of it, "Origin unknown; as early as 1798 it was propagated from an old vine growing on the plantation of Judge Herger, Columbia, S. C. Nicholas Herbemont, an en- terprising and enthusiastic cultivator of the grape, found it there and from its vigorous growth and perfect acclimation, at first correctly supposed it to be a native. He afterwards, in 1834, was told that it had been re- ceived from France and believed this, but the same grape was also found growing wild in Warren County, Ga., and is there known as the Warren grape." The best authorities class it as a member of the southern Aestivalis family, a native grape, truly called by Downing "Bags of Vine," one of the very best and most reliable grapes for both table and wine. Judging from its many foreign characteristics, the numerous branches of its clusters, small seeds, and vigorous growth, I am inclined to side with Munson in regard to its origin. It would seem to be very easy for it, by the aid of birds, to become scattered and be found wild in such a place as Georgia. The writer is especially interested in this grape, as a basis for experimental work, and the cluster from which the photograph was taken was thoroughly pollenated from a grape that pro- duces clusters fifteen inches long. The original of the photograph was 15 1-2 inches in circumference and had 291 berries on it. Such a combination should, to say the least, produce some magnificent clusters, and ripen in New England. The combination is composed of six different species, viz., Vitis Bourquinina, Labrusca, vulpina, Lincicumii, rupestris, and vinifera — five of our best native species and one foreign — just foreign blood enough to give quality without injuring the hardiness of the offspring. hft.lnMz> Browallia speciosa major This is an exceedingly effective and cheerful winter- flowering subject ; for that matter it is in flower all the time, but its large violet-blue flowers are more conspic- uous in the dull winter months, on account of the dearth of rival subjects in that color at that period. The requirements of this plant are very simple and any ordinary treatment will suffice to attain good results. It succeeds best in a greenhouse temperature ranging from 50 to 55 degrees. Best results are ob- tained by growing it annually from seeds, sown some- what early, — say in February. The same routine business that ensures success in handling other similar subjects applies to the one under notice; namely, timely transplanting with the necessary timely repotting. It varies greatly from seed in habit of growth and size and intensity of color in flower. It would be there- fore labor well-spent on the part of those that grow this lovely plant, to be on the qui vive for improve- ments along the line, and whenever such are detected to perseveringly and intelligently bend their efforts to further improvements. This can only be accomplished by following well recognized rules, one of these, if the improvement is carried forward through the medium of seed-selection, being that the plant or plants to bear the same, must be isolated sufficiently early to preclude the possible tampering of inferior varieties with the better variety. This line of work must be scrupulously followed for a number of years to arrive at a stage where a likely reasonable measure of success is to award the effort. I said that best results are to be obtained from plants raised annually from seeds; that plants can be easily raised from cuttings I am well aware, but I have found the latter invariably to assume a more woody and wiry nature, resulting in smaller and less brilliant flowers. However, I have seen good returns from one-year-old plants severely cut back and planted out in early sum- mer, thereafter lifted in the usual way in the fall, big plants being the reward of such treatment. I would add that to obtain shapely, bushy plants, frequent pinchings of the young growths must be attended to in their earlier stages. I would also con- sider this subject to be essentially a day and home decor- ative plant. Day — as its color does not shine out under artificial light, appearing mauve or lilac; home — as it does not take kindly to rough transportation handling. 7?.&**4? >*&>«- «6 HORTICULTURE .January 20, 1906 horticulture: AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACF, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager. It has been suggested, in view of the in- Sports creasing frequency of "sports" among car- versus nations, that thrifty growers may yet find seedlings \{ expedient to confine their list of varie- ties under cultivation to the sports of such sorts as have proven valuable under their especial conditions of soil, atmosphere and treatment. Such a course would certainly reduce the element of doubt and speculation to a minimum 1ml would hardly compen- sate for the sacrifice of the delight of testing new things. Within the last few weeks there have Burbank and come to us a number of communica- his critics tums, a few fulsomely laudatory, hut most of them attacking severely the al- leged accomplishments and claims of Luther Burbank, for which we have found no room in our columns. To the best of our knowledge HORTICULTURE was the first paper to turn the light on some of the absurdities of the Burbank pedantry and we do not feel called upon to vociferate in the chorus of criticism now in progress. The lesson impressed upon us is that no num. however clever can afford to override and trifle with the good opinion of his fellow craftsmen. It seems inexplicable that Mr. Burbank did not foresee that, while the public might be Barnumized to the limit, those in his own profession at home and abroad would sooner or later record their disapproval. One ringing, straightforward disclaimer of responsibility I'm- the silly exaggeration, from him, might easily have turned the tide, but it was net forthcoming. We bad the pleasure recently of a Knowing why trip through the carnation bouses of and wherefore the Cottage Gardens Company un- der escorl ef Mr. Ward. It was an experience full of absorbing interest, not alone because the stock was in superb shape, but particularly because of Mr. Ward's pertinent observations on each variety, its history, parentage and promise; the reasons for this nr that conformation or habit, the influences trace- able back through its lineage — all calculated to stir "lie up to a keen appreciation of the deeper phases of carnation crossing and culture. It is a good sign of any industry when its followers show a disposition to investigate systematically and carefully classify and record results and are able to demonstrate in a lucid manner how these results have come about. Only in proportion as we acquire ability to discriminate be- tween the crude and often erroneous conclusions thrown out by haphazard experimenters and the mature re- sults of careful investigation made in special lines by expert and studious men, can we expect substantial ad- vancement in any art. Commenting on a recent communica- Poinsettias tion in Horticulture on the best after cutting method of handling poinsettias so that they will keep well after being cut, A. H. Lange of Worcester, Mass., states that he tinds the best plan is to cut the heads with stems two feet or more in length and to plunge them in hot water immediately, to a depth of fully is inches. The water can lie as hot as 90 degrees and its effect is to dissolve the gum as fast as it exudes from the stem, so that by the time the water has cooled off the stems are entirely freed from the gum. On the following morning the steins are put in ordinary hydrant water in a cool cellar or other place where flowers are usually kept and after 24 hours more they will be in condition to stand up well in any decora- tive work for which they may be required. Mr. Lange says further that it is his custom to attach a tag to all growing poinsettias in pots or pans before delivery to customer, on which the buyer is instructed to keep the plant in a warm place and give it an abundance of water. How does the present tariff on Increase the duty ornamental nursery stock affect on nursery stock the welfare of the 'American nur- rery and florist trade? It is the expressed belief of many who are well-situated to form a valid opinion that the duty on these goods imported from abroad is much too low. and the American Rose Society has so expressed itself as to the tariff on roses especially. Not only are the foreign roses sold at prices which American growers are unable to meet, but a large proportion of them are so lacking in hardiness and other essentials that their dissemination is a continual menace to the growth of garden-love, buyers in their ignorance of the reasons for failure being discouraged by their lack of success from further attempt at horti- culture. It is maintained that the1 imposition of a heavy specific duty would tend to the exclusion of un- desirable, low grade material and place the cost of well- grown imported stock at a level which would protect the American grower and open a home market for his products at an adequate price. It is well known that Germany is about to impose practically prohibitive du- ties on this class of goods and it is a foregone conclu- sion that the material thus repulsed will seek outlet here. As Germany buys annually many times as much as America has been buying the eventual effect on the American nursery business is not hard to foresee. The issue calls for vigorous action on the part of the nur- sery trade of this country. January 20, 1906 HORT1 CULTU RE 67 AFTER ADJOURNMENT. Guttman & Weber report advance orders for their scarlet carnation Vic- tory, aggregating 200,000 up to date, a sterling tribute to the flower itself and the enterprising manner in which its merits have been given publicity. Fresh magnolia branches with rich glossy foliage are among the nicest things in the green line carried in stock by the Kervan Company, New York. For decorative effect, in artis- tic hands, they have no superior. Double flowering peach, white and pink, apple blossoms and lilacs are among the most attractive novelties seen in the windows of New York florists. These things make a window display which demands notice from the passer-by. The New Jersey State Horticultural Society has again voted, at its 31st an- nual meeting, to advocate legislation permitting the destruction of the robin by the fruit growers. A much more general approval is likely to be given their vote in favor of a parcels post and for the discontinuance of discrim- ination in freight rates against eastern fruit growers. Bird destruction is not popular now-a-days. On account of the high commercial tax now imposed upon all traveling salesmen entering Canada. large American houses are withdrawing their representatives from that territory, as the prices charged for goods cannot ■cover this additional cost. Canadian buyers will find our advertising col- umns especially useful under these cir- cumstances and, ordering by mail from the advertisers found therein, can de- pend upon careful consideration of all business so transmitted. The Rural New Yorker is doing some telling work in agitating the parcels post matter and the communications from some of its readers indicate that gratifying progress is being made in awakening public sentiment in favor of this much-needed reform. One writer in the issue of Jan. 13 shows how for the sum of ten or twelve cents packages of considerable size may be sent by parcels post from London to Jerusalem! Jerusalem, with all her misfortunes, has evidently thus far eluded the express monopoly. Ameri- cans have yet something to learn from old world ways. We notice that the esteemed "cor- respondent of a western paper" has transferred his masterly handling of the S. A. F. and its "proposed exhibi- tion," the "censorious editor" and the "Boston people," to the roomy col- umns of an eastern contemporary. Would briefly say, with all due respect to our friend Craig's contrary opin- ion, that we still think we are fairly familiar with Boston sentiment and able to speak for Boston as a Boston man, even though we were deprived of the liberal education in this re- spect provided for those who were present at the momentous Gardeners' and Florists' Club meeting in ques- tion. Perhaps Mr. Craig will be will- ing to give us a chip from the store of knowledge emitted on that occa- sion and tell us who it was that flung the bugaboo into the meeting, and what the motive behind this attempt to lure a fair-minded, honorable body such as the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston into the discourtesy of a premature discussion and recorded condemnation of the alleged plans of a friendly society before any com- munication had been transmitted by that organization or any official pub- lic announcement made. "May go out for wool ami come borne shorn themselves." According to The New York Tribune, Bronx Park has a "plant hospital." The "plant doctor," a Mr. E. A. Cos- tain, it appears, entertained The Trib- une reporter with a full column dis- sertation on plant life, plant diseases and plant medicines, as he followed him on his rounds among his "pa- tients." We read that: "Among the patients treated were the feather palm, parosol, bamboo, Bungalow, blooming cane broom, fern, jaguar, royal, fan, umbrella ami Bourbon. Some of these palms were drooping and fainting like the sick alter a long, hard night of nerve rack- ing pain. Tin- Bourbon was in a state of complete nervous prostration; the feather hn>ked rheumatic, its offshoots curled up ami knotted; the fan had some pulmonary trouble, and many of the others were vic- tims of indigestion, being unable to relish their food. A warm bath, a sponging with oil. doses of plant medicine, ehauging of position and a loosening of the earth around made them more comfortable. In a sh.nl time ii needed no imagination to see thai they felt mueli better and were on the road to recovery." The "doctor's" plants may be sickly, but there is evidently nothing the matter with the digestive apparatus of The Tribune's readers. The old epidemic has apparently struck in on The New York Sun, also. Its representative has had an en- counter with a "Broadway florist." According to the interview, which oc- cupies a full column, for which any legitimate enterprise would have to pay dearly, we learn that: "Carnation Aristocrat was sold by a Cin- cinnati firm to the Carnation Association of Juliet, III., recently, hut the associa- tion will have no trouble in getting its money back. "It will get it back in one season. You see. they will sell the first shoots for $o .i| e. They'll have about a thousand of them. Then the shoots will lie doubled and tripled and quadrupled and they'll sell them all for $5 apiece. "It is unusual to grow anything very wonderful in the way of a carnation in iliis country. That was probably what raised the price of the Aristocrat. Carna- tions grow much better in England. "There seems to he a fad for rare carna- tions among many rich people. I have known people to pay fabulous prices for rare carnations and never let them go out of their greenhouses except for presents to their friends. "But as to the way flowers take to differ- ent countries. There is the American Beauty rose. They can't mow that In England at all. It refuses to take root. They have tried it again and again and failed. Yes. 1 suppose that is the reason they an' called American Beauty roses. It suits them best to grow here. " "That amaryllis you see in the window, grows best on the Pacific coast. That one didn't, of course. It was grown in a green- house. Yes. it is beautiful. It is almost impossible to believe it could be more beau tiful unless you saw it trailing along on its native heath. It is a thing to look at there." A town that can stand for that will stand for anything, even tin horns and rattles on New Year's eve! OUT OF THE BEAN POD. So much hot air has been used in Boston's recent political battles that it may have had a tendency to keep away the cold weather and give the florists a chance to keep down the coal account, but things have gone down to their normal point and the spring-like weather cannot last much longer. The c ming of the Carnation Society to Boston excites much interest amongst the craft here, and the good fellowship for which Boston is noted will be freely extended. But Presi- dent Fisher should have put the ex- ecutive committee wise in the selection of the date, for on the 25th of January the weather man usually hands out one of his best samples of winter, but the president may get qn the right side of that gentleman ar*l prevail on him to give us a moderate dose. Pos- sibly he had in mind that this will be the day so dear to all Scotchmen, the anniversary of the birth of "Robbie" and I shouldn't be sur- prised if he had tickets bought in advance to give his co-workers a chance to worship at the shrine of the illustrious bard. Be that as it may, let us all welcome the coming of the American Carnation Society and we all hope that the weather will be such that the public will be given a chance to see the ex- hibition. At the same time it may not be out of place to add that none of us has any patent rights in the growing of our specialties. No society or member of a society can afford to be arrogant or try as individuals to bring about antagonisms between dif- ferent societies. Most of us gain our daily bread from a specialty and are trying to work out plans which will bring that specialty to a higher plane. In some lines results are more quickly achieved than others, but let none of us in the flush of victory think that others are less industrious than our- selves. The path in some lines has been very difficult to climb but there have been brave-hearted men who have given their time and money freely to overcome obstacles that have seemed insurmountable. The late Edmund M. Wood was one of these men, and in him Boston and the entire country lost a man who did much for the par- ticular industry for which he had a great love. Were he alive today both the American Carnation Society and the American Rose Society would have had a warm welcome from a friend of both. ROBT. T. McGORUM. HORTICULTURE A BUSINESS GETTER. Under the remark, "You see HOR- TICULTURE reaches beyond the United States," an advertiser sends us an inquiry received from England. This is suggestive to those who are looking for a wider market for their products. PERSONAL. Frank L. Sterling, nurseryman, was married on New Year's day to Mrs. Martha McLain. Thos. H. Meade severed his connec- tion as travelling man with Jos. Breck & Sons' Corporation January 1. 68 HORT1 CULTU RE January 20, 1906 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS- CLUB OF BOSTON. The first meeting of the new year was held on Tuesday evening, Janu- ary 16, with an attendance of over one hundred members. President Wheeler made a brief address of con- gratulation on the prosperity attained, and gratitude for the support accord- ed him during the past year. He em- phasized the importance of individual activity as compared with the value of mere numerical strength, advocated the encouragement of the recreation features of the club's work, referred briefly to the preparations which are perfected for the coming carnation convention and set a shining example for his fellow-presidents all over the country by thanking in appreciative words the representatives of the pro- fessional papers for their share in pro- moting the welfare of the orgamza- Vice-president West wood, Secretary Craig and Treasurer Hatch also re- sponded to the call and spoke a few words. Mr. Craig advocated the es- tablishment of some system whereby positions might be found for worthy members out of work and deprecated the insidious encroachment ot the landscape architects on the garden- ers' domain. Mr. Hatch's dissertation on thriftiness was pointed and impres- sivG Mr A Patten gave an interesting resume of the carnations of the past and was followed by Peter Usher, who presented the interesting paper on the carnation of the future, which appears on another page of this issue. In the discussion which followed Mr. Fisher told of investigations he is making on the subject of cross-rela- tionship and intermingling of blood in carnation raising and its effect in tne tendency of certain varieties to sport. This subject brought out interesting remarks from a number of members Mr Fisher also told of the apparent effect of fumigation in causing carna- tion flowers to go to sleep in a short time after cutting, and said he had found the use of Nicotine a great im- provement, the flowers keeping much longer. He advised growers to try Nicotine. A general exhibition com- mittee was appointed with Alexander Montgomery, Peter Fisher and Robert Cameron chairmen of the rose, carna- tion and general plant sections, re- spectively. The project to refer appli- cations for membership to the execu- tive committee before action by the meeting was voted down. Sixteen new members were elected. The ap- plication of a lady for membership brought out a spirited debate and a negative vote, which was afterwards reversed, but the sponsors for the lady withdrew the name. Altogether it can be said that gallantry was not rampant on this occasion. An invita- tion to attend the banquet of the North Shore Horticultural Society at Manchester on February 15 was pre- sented by W. B. Jackson and ac- cepted. /~\« *Un ai-ViiV.it inn tnhle were some fine carnation displays, including Evangeline (light pink) and Beacon (red) from Peter Fisher, a white seed- ling from T. F. Matthews, Helen God- daid from S. J. Goddard, sport from Enchantress and several seedlings from Backer & Co., seedlings from Stevens & Co., Pink Patten and Mikado from Patten & Co. PHILADELPHIA COUNTY FARM- ERS' INSTITUTE. Unlike the regular farmers' institute in the country districts the Philadel- phia affair generally has an element of horticulture and floriculture inject- ed into it. This year's meeting, held at Horticultural Hall on the 16th lnst, was no exception to the rule. Antoine Wintzer, of the Conard and Jones Co., gav» a very interesting talk on hybri- dizing, Dr. Roberts delivered his much- looked-forward-to lecture on the influ- ence of flowers in the sick room, and J Otto Thilow spoke on grasses for lawns and other purposes. These lec- tures were in addition to the regular lecturers of the Department of Agri- culture. Carnation Robert Craig was on ex- hibition from the Cottage Gardens, be- sides Begonia Lorraine and a number of other items for the monthly prizes of the society. Henry A. Dreer made an elaborate exhibit of insecticides and tools. The most interesting of the papers have been secured and will be pub- lished as soon as circumstances will permit. Altogether this proved a verv successful institute. Edwin Lonsdale presided, ably seconded by David Rust, secretary of the Horticul- tural Society. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Carnation Registered.— By George B Anderson, Hvde Park, Mass. "Red Warrior," a bright scarlet, very free bloomer, strong grower, average stem at this time eighteen inches, blooms three to three and one-half inches. A cross between Mrs. Lawson and Mrs. Bradt. The Boston Meeting. The paper on Carnations from a Wholesaler's Point of View will be given us by Mr. A. J. Guttman, New York, N. Y. The New England Passenger Associa- tion have granted the rate of a fare and one-third for the meeting over all of their lines excepting The Eastern Steamship Company. Your Secretary has made application at the same time to the Trunk Line As- sociation and the Central Passenger Association for the same rate, and it will no doubt be granted. Parties com- ing to the convention should give them- selves plentv of time to buy their ticket and get the usual certificate from the ticket agent at their home office entitling them to the reduced fare. . There will be more flowers staged in Boston, Jan. 24th, than have ever been staged at one time and place in the world, and every Carnation man who can should attend this meeting. ALBERT M. HERR, Sec. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. Dr. L. O. Howard, chief of the bu- reau of entomology in Washington, lectured on "The Possibilities from Insect Parasites," illustrated with stereopticon views, at Horticultural Hall last Saturday. The lecture consisted of a careful historical summary of all of the work that has been done in different parts of the world with the practical handling of the insect enemies of in- jurious insects, starting with the first attempt in 1855 by Dr. Asa Fitch, then State entomologist of New York, to import the European parasites of the wheat midge, and closing with the present attempt to import into New England the European and Japanese parasites of the gypsy moth and brown-tail moth. The excellent work carried on in California in this direc- tion was described at some length, from the first overwhelming success of the importation of the Australian ladybird in 1889 to destroy the fluted scale, down to the latest importation of an ichieumon fly from Spain, which is a parasite of the codling moth of the apple. The work done in Hawaii, in Western Australia, and in South Africa received due attention, and the similar work carried on under the United States Department at Washington, naturally, was not dis- regarded. With regard to the gypsy moth and brown-tail moth, he expressed himself as hopeful of success. He described in some detail his last summer's trip to organize the work of importing parasites of these two insects, and stated that it was difficult in very many localities to find any specimens at all of the gypsy moth, although it is well understood that in almost any year it is liable to appear in consider- able numbers. The work of last sum- mer showed that it was an easy thing to import parasitized specimens of both species into Massachusetts, and it now remains simply to bring over as many as possible and to care for them as well as possible, in the confi- dent hope that some of them will es- tablish themselves and become per- manent denizens of the United States. Surely, with the extraordinary abund- ance of food which they will find in eastern Massachusetts, there can be no reason, unless it be climatic, why they should not breed rapidly and eventually reduce both the gypsy moth and brown-tail moth to approxi- mately European conditions. The 1906 schedule of prizes and ex- hibitions is issued. In the general ar- rangement it follows closely that of previous years. There are to be thir- teen exhibitions, one less than in 1905, and a further reduction of the weekly Saturday summer shows is made by cutting out two in August, so that this year there will be two in July and two in August. An addi- tional two days' exhibition in October is established exclusively for the fruit and vegetable interests. Five hundred and seventy-four en- tries of mostly three prizes each are offered in the several departments of January 20, 190C HORTICULTURE 69 plants and flowers, fruits, vegetables. and gardens, covering a total amount of $6,700, an increase of $200 over the preceding year. Several changes in the rules and regulations are to be noted, especial- ly those relating to commercial ex- hibitors, who are to receive more en- couragement under the new rules than they have had in the past. An important notice to exhibitors, re- questing the tiling of a list of their exhibits, is also a step in the right direction. Included in the society's schedule are the lists of premiums offered by the American Carnation Society and the American Rose Society, which are to hold their annual meetings and ex- hibitions at Horticultural Hall, Bos- ton, on January 24 and 25 and March 23-25, respectively. Copies of the schedule may be had on application to the secretary, Mr. W. C. Rich, at Horticultural Hall, Boston. NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. The following resolutions were passed at the club meeting, January 8, 190G: Whereas, death has removed from us Mrs. Hannah Holmes Allen, wife of Charles Linnaeus Allen, seedsman. Floral Park, and mother of Charles H. Allen, a former president, and William Stuart Al- len, a former secretary, of this organiza- tion, therefore be it Resolved, That we tender our most sin- cere sympathy to the aged husband, whose help-mate the deceased was for these more than fifty years, and to her sons, our brothers in the craft, in their great be- reavement. The life of Mrs. Allen typified the high- est and best womanhood. To know her was to love her, and those who knew her best, loved her most. Delighting iu all nature, she was passionately fond of flow- ers, and those of us who were privileged to visit her pleasant home at Floral Park, were deeply impressed with the responsive- ness with which every plant and flower cultivated by her yielded to her tender care and attention; they seemed to grow and blossom at her very touch. Frank, gener- ous, hospitable, and kindly in all her ac- tions, Mrs. Allen will be sadly missed by a host of friends; but those who mourn her passing away should take comfort in the fact that her beautiful character demands of us to say truly of her. as was said of the ideal woman of old, 'Her children and her children's children shall rise up and call her blessed." Resolved further, that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of our Club, and a copy seut to the family of the de- ceased. (Signed) ALEX. WALLACE, PATRICK O'MARA, WM. J. STEWART. PASADENA GARDENERS' ASSOCIA- TION. At the meeting held on January 5, officers were elected as follows: Pres- ident, A. T. Hanson; vice-president, John Blake; secretary, Herbert E. George; treasurer, P. W. Jennock; sergeant-at-arms, E. Hurny. The so- ciety now numbers 37. At the next meeting a talk on Insects and Scale will be given by C. A. Day, horticul- tural inspector. At the annual Carnival of Roses on New Year's day, this association ex- hibited a float representing a minia- ture flower garden. At the entrance was an arch of vines; in the centre was a lawn made of Ficus repens, in which were a bed of roses and asters, pink and white, and one of white car- nations surrounding a bonapartea. The sides of the float were decked with pink and white carnations and geraniums; kentias were at the end. White marguerites and English ivy covered the wheels. The float was drawn by four white horses with pink trappings. (See illustration.) H. E. GEORGE. H. H. RITTER. We take pleasure in presenting the portrait of H. H. Ritter of Dayton, O., who has been appointed director of the S. A. F. to succeed H. M. Attick. Mr. Ritter's photograph did not reach us in time to appear with the portraits of the other appointees published last week. Mr. Ritter is a worthy repre- sentative of the section which has been so constant in its support of the society from its inception, and Presi- dent Kasting has shown excellent judgment in his selection. NEW BEDFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The officers for the ensuing year are as follows; President, Wni. Keith; vice-president, F. C. Barrows; treas- urer, Wm. A. Gibbs; secretary, J. C. Forbes; executive board, James Garthly, C. A. S. Sherman, J. McVick- er, E. E. Shaw, A. H. Peters. Beyer gave an interesting talk on "Forcing Plants for Easter"; John Steidle spoke of his recent visit to the Chicago growers, of the fine carnations and roses, especially Killarney, that he saw; F. W. Burrows spoke entertain- ingly on wild smilax. how it goes and is shipped. A motion was made to make the next meeting a carnation meeting, and to offer $25 in prizes, as follows: Best 25 white, 25 light pink, 25 dark pink, 25 variegated, 25 red; first prize, $3; second prize, $2 in each instance. The question of holding a flower show this year was laid over. Mr. Kellogg of Pleasant Hill, Mo., was a visitor. PROVIDENCE GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB. The tenth annual dinner of this prosperous organization took place at the Hotel Newman, Providence, R. I., on the evening of January 12. Up- wards of fifty gentlemen were in at- tendance. A brief business session preceded the banquet, J. F. Schellin- ger presiding. W. E. Chappell was appointed toastmaster and took charge of the after-dinner exercises in his usual able manner. Among the speakers and their topics were Wil- liam Hill, on the profession of the gardener; C. S. Macnair, on carna- tions; J. B. Canning, on carnations; John A. Macrae, Alexander Macrae, on the use of electricity in plant forcing; T. F. Keller, James Hockey. H. Leach. A. M. Rennie, W. S. Pino, Robt. Johnston, M. Sweeney, D. E. Newell, H. Patry, W. B. Wilson, Wm. Appleton. T. J. Johnston and Edw. O'Brien. C. A. Bellows of Adamsdale Mass., was a visitor. KENTUCKY SOCIETY OF FLORISTS. At the last meeting of this society the following officers were elected: President, Anders Rasmussen; vice- president, August R. Baumer; secre- tary, Fred L. Schulz; financial secre- tary. Louis Kirch; treasurer, C. H. Kunzman; sergeant-at-arms, Joseph Wettle; trustee for three years, W. yusemichel. The Florists' Bowling Club held its regular meeting on the 9th, with a good attendance. ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB. At the meeting on Jan. 11, twenty members were present. The by-laws were read for the second time. Charles CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The Monmouth County Horticultur- al Society held its second annual ban- quet at the Sheridan Hotel, Red Bank, N. J., on January 11. The Tarrytown Horticultural So- ciety held its seventh annual dinner at the Florence Hotel, Tarrytown, N. Y., on Wednesday evening, January 17. The first farmers' institute of the winter by the Marshfield (Mass.) Hor- ticultural and Agricultural Society will be held Jan. 20. Gypsy Moths will be the subject. President Thom- as W. Lawson will occupy the chair. The annual dinner of the New York Florists' Club will be held on Satur- day evening, February 3, at the St. Denis Hotel. The usual joyous pro- gram is promised. Apply for tickets to W. F. Sheridan, 39 West 28th street, New York City. 70 HORTICULTURE January 20, 1906 CARNATION WINSOR. Our illustration shows a carnation house of the F. R. Pierson Company at Scarboro, N. Y. This magnificent structure covers an area of half an acre and contains about 20,000 plants. The three middle benches, as shown in the picture, are occupied by Win- sor, a new carnation which has evoked unbounded admiration wherever shown. The flower strongly resembles the Lawson in form and other char- acteristics, but the color is that rich satiny pink long-sought and rarely at- tained by the hybridizer. The won- derful productiveness of the variety is well displayed in the illustration, as is its vigorous, healthy growth. It will take high rank in the Boston show. OUR SUPPLEMENT. The accompanying colored plate shows the Nigella Miss Jekyll which is being distributed by Messrs. Sutton and Sons. Nigella damascena is a very popular flower in English gar- dens. Few plants have so many popu- lar names as the nigella. some of them being "Love-in-a-Mist" — the most familiar, — "Devil-in-a-Bush," "Fennel Flower," "St. Catherine's Wheel," and "Bishop's Wort." Most of these names derive their origin from the curious and quaint appearance of the pale blue flowers surrounded by the leafy in- volucre. Nigella damascena is a native of South Europe and was in- troduced from there in 1570, so that it is a very old inhabitant of European gardens. The typical Nigella damas- cena is a plant some 18 inches high, of erect branching habit with pretty fen- nel-like foliage and a pale blue flower peeping out from its leafy surround- ings at the end of each shoot. The value of "Love-in-a-Mist" does not lie in the flowers alone however, for the latter are succeeded by curious horned carpels, which are decidedly ornamen- tal and which give to the flower one of its popular names, "Devil-in-a-Bush." There are many varieties of Nigella damascena in cultivation, some with white, others with blue-purple and double flowers, but the finest of all is undoubtedly Nigella Miss Jekyll shown in the colored plate. It was raised by and named after Miss Jekyll. This variety gives an abundance of long-stemmed flowers which are of a clear corn-flower blue prettily set in slender foliage. The plant is perfectly hardy and an autumn sowing out of doors produces even finer specimens the following summer than seeds do that are sown in the spring. Nigella hispanica is a beautiful plant with large handsome deep blue flowers, hav- ing blood red stamens. It is a native of the fields of Southern Spain and North Africa and is quite as hardy as the common Love-in-a-Mist, while it comes into flower earlier. It has been in cultivation since 1G29, but it has never become so common in gardens as damescena probably because it is not quite so hardy and its culture gives rather more trouble. In all gar- dens where the Love-in-a-Mist is grown the new Nigella Miss Jekyll will doubtless soon become a great favorite. G. C. WATSON PAYS HIS RE- SPECTS TO "PHIL." Jno. Welsh Young hails me as the "junior member" of the horticultural press. John is hereby informed, if he does not already know, that I was di- vesting myself of more or less serious horticultural literature when he was stealing apples in knee breeches! John means well, but he talks on the spur. Any old bluff is accepted by him as the most serious proposition, and the boys, confound them, take ad- vantage of that fact and abuse things! Such is John's naivette, ductility and resilience, however — he instantly con- verts it all into news of the finest water; and not only that, but he man- ages to get it printed too! Here's a health to you, John! Your continued presence in the horticultural arena is an enduring charm and contributes wonderfully to the gaiety of nations. But. seriously, John, did you ever try to tincture a glass of desire with a dash of discretion? I have. It's not a pleasant drink, but it does one good afterwards. January 20, 1906 horticulture: 71 >H^^^^y>i»^V^»%»MW^»^^** ww»»^>^»<^>»^l ^%»Mi*»N I1 'I THE RICHIVIOND ROSE Own root, $12 per 100, $100 per 1000. Orders booked for Grafted Richmond, $15 per 100, $150 per 1000. Send for Trade List quoting the best rose novelties of The Dicksons, The Pauls, Soupert and Notting, Pernet-Ducher and Lambert. Splendid Assortment of Coleus, $2 per 100. SENSATION (English) 25cts. $2.50 per dozen. DUNE1RA, Giant-leaved lOcts. 1.00 " Complete Assortment of Breuant's Giant type of Heliotrope — in perfect health, $3 per 100, $25 per 1000. Dwarf French Lantanas, brilliant colors, $3 per 100, $25 per 1000. Our Trade List describes the NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS of the year, with records made. We have them all. The Novelties 1 ; THE E. C. HILL CO., - - Richmond, Indiana : :■ BOOK REVIEW. "The First County Park Sys- tem," by Frederick W. Kelsey. — "The First County Park System" is an authentic and graphically written history of the Essex County, New Jer- sey, public parks, now one of the most important park systems in the country. The author, Mr. Frederick W. Kelsey, was a member and vice- president of the first board of five commissioners selected to lay out the parks. He formulated the plan which was the basis of the subsequent legis- lation to provide for the park system, for which the first appropriation was $2,500,000. He is probably more fa- miliar with the inception and work- ings of the enterprise than any other person, and from his intimate knowl- edge of events is recognized as being especially well qualified to write this history. To the forcibly written narra- tive of events is added the interest of personal touch and experience. The book covers a period of ten years, from the first inception of the enterprise to the practical completion of some of the parks, and to date. It tells how both public opinion and legislation favored the project, and how these favorable conditions con- tinued until the blighting influence of special interests became potential factors in the undertaking. It gives much information as to other park organizations, from Boston to San Francisco, and makes some concise recommendations of practical applica- tion to all park departments and oth- er boards transacting public business. The facts are concisely and inter- estingly presented, and the volume contains most valuable information, not only for creating and laying out new park systems, but timely sugges- tions for those already established. The book is beautifully illustrated with ten full-page half-tone views of the different parks, and a County map in colors, showing at a glance the parks and proposed parkways. This is a very handsome volume. The photograph herewith repro- duced shows the plant exhibits in Manatee county booth at the recent State Fair and Mid-Winter Exposition at Tampa, Florida, in which Reasoner Bros, were the largest contributors and received all the first and fourteen minor prizes. The neat bamboo work was made from bamboo taken from some clumps of B. argentea striata, which have been in the Reasoner nur- series for over twenty years. The fair was a great success for the State and was visited largely by home-seekers and tourists, among them some of the prominent northern florists, who seemed surprised at the extent of the show. The exhibits of fruits and vegetables were extensive and very educational, showing what is being raised regularly in Florida. and is printed on heavy laid paper; large 12mo; 300 pages; handsomely bound in cloth. Price, $1.25. post- paid. The J. S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, 57 Rose Street. New York. publishers, will send it by mail, posl paid, to any address on receipt of price, or it mav be ordered from HOR- TICULTURE. A HANDY SOUVENIR. Kroeschell Bros. Company. 35 Erie street, Chicago, are sending out to all who apply with a two-cent stamp that convenient carnation measure which was so well received by the carnation enthusiasts last year. It is a simple and yet exact gauge with which you can tell the size of a flower. Send your address with stamp and get one. 72 HORTICULTURE January 20, 1906 The new rose Queen Beatrice is a sturdy child of Liberty and Mme. Chatenay, raised by Peter Bisset, of a fine pink color and excellent com- mercial qualities in all particulars. F. H. Kramer of Washington, D. C, pur- chased the rose from the raiser and will disseminate it next year. It has alieady received a certificate of mer- it from the Washington Florists' Club, and will be a candidate for high hon- ors at many of the important exhibi- tions of the coming year. Mckinley day. The Committee on McKinley Memo- rial for the American Carnation So- ciety and Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists calls the attention of all florists in the United States to the nearness of the anniversary of our late President's birthday, January 29, 1906, "McKinley Day," when millions of our citizens will wear a carnation as a silent trib- ute to his memory. The committee has prepared a suitable display placard with a splendid likeness of President .McKinley, announcing this anniver- sary, and showing the action of the florists in the building of the National McKinley Memorial at Canton, Ohio, the late President's home. This dis- play card cannot fail to remind many people of this custom who otherwise might overlook the date. Upon receipt of any contribution of $1.00 or more to this fund, or a pledge to contribute 10 per cent, or upward of the carnation sales on January 29, 1906, the committee will mail to the contributor this display placard. Address: H. M. Altick, Chairman, Dayton, Ohio. The Herendeen Manufacturing Com- pany of Geneva, N. Y., held a two days' business convention last week, which closed with a banquet at the Kirkwood House, at which about seventy guests were present. F. A. Herendeen was toastmaster; Mayor Rose extended a ( ordial welcome to the strangers. Such affairs do much to strengthen the rela- tions between a growing house and its representatives. ALFRED D1MMOCK. As announced in our advertising columns, Alfred Dimmock has severed his connection with the firm of F. San- der & Sons and has accepted the Eu- ropean agency for the Yokohama Nur- series, under the direction of Messrs. Suzuki & Iida, of 31 Barclay street. New York. This terminates a serv- ice of twenty-five years with Messrs. Sander. No house ever had a more faithful representative. During this period the Sander establishment has grown from three greenhouses to the immense plants at St. Albans and Bruges, and the orchid has attained its position as a regular florists' com- modity in the great cities of America very largely through Mr. Dimmock's persistent efforts in the early days of orchid shipments to New York. He leaves his old employers on most friendly terms, but feels that after eighteen years' crossing and recross- ing the Atlantic he is now entitled to a period of home life with his family. We wish him full enjoyment of his well-earned domestic happiness and abundant business success for himself and the esteemed house which he will henceforth represent. FIRE RECORD. A fire in the green house of Charles Erdman, Baltimore, Md., January 3, caused a loss of about $500. A slight fire started in the green- house of John Lambert, 72 Jepson street, Fall River, Mass., but was ex- tinguished before great damage was done. A fire on the estate of Charles W. Hubbard, Weston, Mass., on the night of January 8 totally destroyed a large stable and greenhouse. Total valua- tion, $35,000. Fire occurred twice last week in the store of Fine Bros., 142 Dartmouth street, Boston, said to have been caused by the overturning of an oil stove. Damage in both cases was trifling. The residence and hot house of Wil- lis E. Ingalls, situated about a mile outside Bridgton Village, Me., were burned on Jan. 4. The buildings were valued at about $3000, and were in- sured. The green houses of Robert Denni- son, 47th street and Conshohocken avenue, Philadelphia, were destroyed by fire on the morning of January 7. The loss is placed at $4000. The fire is said to have originated in the boiler house. A fire which started on the ground floor of the Otto Katzenstein & Co.'s establishment, 68 S. Pryor street, At- lanta, Ga., destroyed the offices and damaged the stock of tree seeds. The firm is now in temporary quarters, but will speedily resume their regular routine. January 20, 190G horticulture: 73 DREER'S Reliable FLOWER SEEDS New crops of almost ail varieties are now in hand and early orders are solicited Among the many Flower Seed specialties which we handle none receive closer attention than we know our stocks of these to be the finest procurable at any price. We effer below a few of the most important kinds. For full list see our catalogues for 10.06", free on application. ASTERS Tr. pkt. Oz. Comet, G Queen of Superb Late Branching, Pure white ... " Shell pink. . . . Rose pink... . Deep purple. , Lavender Crimson Finest mixed . Daybreak Purity Lavender Gem Snowdrift White Fleece (New)........ Comet, carmine Comet, dark blue. " light blue Peach-blossom pink deep rose , " finest mixed " Giant white iant, The Bride " Branching the Market, white ' " lavender ' -25 •25 .25 .35 •25 •25 ■25 .40 .40 .40 .30 .30 .30 •3° .30 •30 .30 •25 pink. bright rose, purple .... crimson. . . mixed .... .20 £ I. GO 1. 00 1. 00 1. 00 1. 00 1. 00 ■75 2.50 9.00 2.00 4.00 1 50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.25 1.25 1.25 1. 00 .60 .60 .60 .60 .60 .60 -50 HENRY A. DREER NOW T^ THF TTWF tMS,arl smhthinSc >sAseratum, Begonias, Cobaea, Pi 11 UYV IO 1 L1L, 1 II'IC Musa, Nicotiana, Petunias, Salvia, Stocks, Smilax, Verl raceo bena a, Lobelia, Virjc1, etc 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Herewith we show a bench of Helen M. Gould, the F. R. Pierson Company's phenomenal deep pink sport from car- nal ion Enchantress. The flowers are very full and solid; a delicate pencil- ling of deeper pink overlays the pet- als, making an unusual but pleasing effect. Whoever grows Enchantress well can grow Helen M. Gould. BUSINESS CHANGES. The Dutchess Co. Violet Co. has re- moved to 115 W. 30th street, New York. . D. C. Lorimer and 0. H. Hall have purchased the business of F. M. John- son, Rockford, 111. A. Lange of Chicago announces his removal to 40 East Madison street. Heyworth Building. D. Robinson's Sons, florists, of Chel- sea, Mass., are now located at the cor- jner of Broadway and Fourth streets. Mr. Lion, late of Lion & Wert- heimer, can now be found at 114 and 116 Spring street, New York, under the firm name of Lion & Co. "Arthur Cowee" GLADIOLIS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. Has under cultivation over loo acres comprising the best Mix- tures, Collections, and Named varieties in existence, Write for 1906 catalog. Iu writing advertisers, mention Horticulture FOREST TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS AND SEEDLINGS Catalpa Speclosa, Black Locust. Nursery growu and collected seeds aud seedlings. FOREST NURSERY AND SEED GO. McMINNVILLE, TENN, R. F. O. 2 J. H. TROY, MT. HISSARLIK NURSERIES NEW ROCHELLE, N. T. Tel. 515-J New Roclielle Mgr. THE ROSARY FLOWER CO. Tel. 2612 Mad. Sq. 24 E. 34th St., N. Y. City 74 HORTICULTURE January 20, 1906 •^(^•«»«<3i>'«<»C'»'a*i^««'» fit ^1 e ^w GLENDALE JPJ Variegated Oar nation f • Makings similar to Mrs. G. M. Bradt. A very large flower on strong stems, extremely free and healthy. A non- * burster. A fancy of the highest type. £ Sample blooms expressed at $i.oo per dozen. All our carnations have been rather late this season as elsewhere. £ That is the reason we have not been advertising " GLENDALE " as well as other varieties more extensively. ^ * Rooted Cuttings $12 00 per 100: $100.00 per 1000. I Chicago Carnation Co. Juliet, III. Introducers, w ^ & n ^ y^y^ pt Wayne ,nd «*»••<»■">••<■»«">•• <»c^» « ot ir^«<-»t->>« <-»r>>» <*r*m oo« <%* » <"»c < CINCINNATI PARK NOTES. J. W. Rodgers has been appointed superintendent of city parks to succeed B. P. Critchell, who has held the posi- tion for a number of years. The green- house which has been maintained by the water works department in Eden Park at an expense of about $15,000 per annum, is to be abandoned, if the Board of Public Service adopts the recommendation of the new superin- tendent. It is proposed that the park J. W. Rodgers. greenhouses shall furnish the bedding plants used at the various pumping stations. The business men of this city have declared themselves in favor of a park commission with power to fix their own tax levy, and will urge the Gen- eral Assembly to enact such a law in the near future. This plan of caring for the parks was in vogue some years ago. CATALOGUES RECEIVED W. B. Longstreth, Gratiot, O. Seed Annua] and Bargain Catalogue of seeds and plants. Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Trade list for spring of 1906. A com- prehensive plant catalogue. Forest Nursery and Seed Co., Mc- Minnville, Tenn. Surplus wholesale list of seeds and nursery grown seed- lings. The Templin Company, Calla, O. Profusely illustrated catalogue of flower and vegetable seeds, bulbs, hardy plants, etc. W. Atlee Burpee & Co.. Philadel- phia. Wholesale Catalogue for seeds- men and dealers. No flounces, but plenty of solid meat. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. Wholesale Seed Catalogue. Michell's "Very First" tomato adorns the title page. The Waldorf-Astoria never had a better one. D. B. Long's sample book of Carna- tion Day cards. These cards should be very serviceable to florists wishing to promote the sale of carnations on January 29. Burnham Hitchings Pierson Com- pany, New York and Boston. "The Two P's Told in the Pleasure and Profit of Cold Frames." Cleverly written, fully illustrated and hand- somely gotten up. It should sell the goods. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6 and 7 South Market street, Boston— Garden Annual for 1906. A superb illustra- tion, in colors, of Campanula persi- caefolia grandiflora adorns the first cover page and hybrid delphiniums are shown on the last cover page with a rare fidelity to colors difficult to re- produce. Many new and striking half- tone flower portraits appear in the 176 pages of interesting reading matter. In the novelty section some good new- things are listed. OBITUARY. Our English contemporaries record the death on December 24, last, of Mr. Fred Wm. Thomas Burbidge, M. A., V. M. H., curator of Trinity Col- lege Botanical Gardens, Dublin, in his fifty-eighth year. His knowledge of botany and horticulture was extensive and thorough, and he has contributed many valuable additions to plant lit- erature, not the least being "The Nar- cissus" illustrated and written by him. In 1877 he travelled through Borneo and other portions of the East Indian Archipelago in the search of plants for Messrs. James Veitch & Sons. January 20, 1906 HORTICULTURE 75 U/llllllllllllllllllllElilllllMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIBIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIKI!llllllllllllllll|l!llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!lllllll I Carnation Society VE/IT ¥ ^ CSTkAT? i 1 Visitors ^ ^ ^ YY 11^1^\^\^JT1JL | = We shall appreciate a call and inspection of the facilities for receiving, storing and shipping 5 CUT F LO W ERS At the Largest Wholesale Flower Market in New England. = CITY HALL FLOWER MARKET, 1 15 Province St., Rear Parker House, Boston. Tumi nil iiiimiiu iiiiiiiiitiiii in mi iiiiiii in i iigiiiiiiiiisiEiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmiiTi WELCH BROS., NEWS NOTES. Albert L. Hal], florist, of Meriden, Conn., has been discharged from bank- ruptcy. CARNATION IMPERIAL. The Park Floral Company, Denver, has sent out a desk blotting pad with celluloid top, prettily decorated with holly in colors. George W. Fullick, of Wayland. Mass., has gone into bankruptcy. Lia- bilities $4489, assets $254:;, of which $2200 is represented in encumbered real estate. Messrs. T. J. Gorman and Robinson, the Outremont, P. Q. florists, have again been elected by acclamation as town councilors, but Mr. McKenna is having opposition in Cote de Niege. Rosen-Zeitung, Trier, comes to us this month with two colored plates o£ roses, Contessa Cecilia Lurani, salmon pink, hybrid tea, and Hermann Rane, creamy blush and yellow hy- brid tea. Both very tempting. Martin & Sons. St. Catharine street, Montreal, were sold out by bailiff's sale on Tuesday, the 8th inst. This is an old established florist firm, do- ing business in the one store for about thirty years and at one time was very prosperous. On January 10th a formal transfer of all the property of the assigned estate of Robert Craig & Son was made by Assignee Burton to Robert A. Craig for the stated sum of twenty- two thousand dollars. Robert A. Craig is presumed to be acting as trustee for the new company, which is to op- erate the plant. Assignee Burton's duties are now purely financial and his connection with the practical run- ning of the Craig place ceased on January 10th. H. D. Heminway. of the Hartford School of Horticulture, advocates the liberal planting of white pine trees. He considers it one of the most valu- able of the soft woods, and one for which there is always a market. Two plantations have been started in Con- necticut recently, and there is room for many more. Mr. Heminway de- plores the indiscriminate cutting of everything . that can be sold from a wood-lot. The farmer would be re- paid in the end if he cut only the ripe wood, and replanted at a reasonable time. On this page we illustrate houses of two of John E. Haines' productions. The carnation John E. Haines is al- veyi d in the illustrat litmus. The other va seedling which Mr. H li i perial, and which ii,:. d in 1907 or 190S much attention who At Philadelphia, last celved second prize class. At present st. -nis from 3 to 3 1-2 on will be super- riety shown is a aines has named will be dissemi- It has attracted rever exhibited. November, it re- in the seedling time it carries feet in length. Carnation John E. Haines, ready so well known throughout the country thai any description of this fine scarlet other than what is con- The report on the Arnold Arboretum at Jamaica Plain, recently submitted to Harvard board of overseers, recom- mends the addition of two new de- partments, one for the study of dis- eases of trees and another for the study of insects injurious to trees and other plants. It states that the in- ci me of the Arboretum is inadequate for additional work; that an endow- ment that will produce an income of $50,000 will hardly be sufficient to carry on the work already commenced and provide for the new departments mentioned; it suggests an assured in- come for carrying on dendrological explorations in this and foreign coun- tries and for the publication of the results of its valuable scientific work. A warm tribute is paid to the life-long devotion of Prof. Sargent to the Ar- boretum and the contributions from bis personal income in its behalf. 76 HORTICULTURE January 20, 190G ANNOUNCEMENT. I beg to inform my friends in the trade that I am no longer representing Sander & Sons — having accepted the European Agency for the Yokohama Nursery Co., under the direction of Messrs. Suzuki & Iida, 31 Bar- clay Street, New York City, with offices in London, and through them I will engage in the importing and exporting of all kinds of Japanese stock, together with Orchids, Palms, and other dec- orative plants. Respectfully yours, A. DIMMOCK. J. E. FELTHOUSEN GERANIUMS We have at least 150,000 geraniums in 2% in. pots and in fine condition and the leaders at $18.00 per i,ooo; $2.00 per 100. Per 100 Roee Geranin its, 2^ in. $[3. 00 per tooo.. . $a.oo Ageratum Gurney, P. Pauline and others " " ?% in, 2.00 R.C 60 Fuchsias all the leading varieties, 2% in 3.00 Heliotrope, all dark, 2% in* 3.00 Sweet Alyssum, 2% in a 00 Lobelia, %% in * 00 AlteriiHiithera, rooted cuttings 50 German Ivy, all rooted cuttings 50 English Ivy, extra fine rooted cutting 1.50 The W rid and all of Coleus R. C $ .60 per 100: $5.00 per i.ooo. Cash must accompany the order. J. E. Felthousen,Schertectady, N.Y. We hope our readers will, as far as possible, buy everything they need from Horticulture's Advertisers. TANSIES Over one million plants ready from our Fam- ous Strain. None better. $1.50 per 500. $2.50 per 1000. Daisies (Beliis) fine plants, $2 00 per 1000. Forget-me-not, Haruy blue, $3.00 per Geraniums out of 2 1-2 inch pots, best va- Forget-me-not, Hardy blue, $3.00 per 1000. uraniums out of 2 1-2 inch pots, bes' rieties, $1 50 per 100. 50.000 ready now. 4C. SCHMIDT CO., - BRISTOL, PA. Daisies, Daisies and Daisies Tf are headquarters for MARfilER- TTES. We have 7 varieties and make it nor specialty. Stock of 4 varieties is offered for sale and with a guarantee flint it is en- tirely free from leaf miner or other insect pr-Kts. Prices on application. Flowers in nut ourtnlttv October 1st to July 1st. PLETCHRR nf Alini'RNUAI.IS. Stall 1. Boston Flower Market, Park St. o^iraTE^DLiNGy ONCE TRANSPLANTED. Giant Strain; none better; including Sal- monlum, New fringed, Roococo and Papllio In five separate Colors. $2.50 per 100, $22.00 per 1000. C. YY1NTKRIC1I, Defiance, Ohio. It is never too early nor too late to order the Scott Fern Best Commercial Introduction for many years JOHIV SCOTT Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York. NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII. $10 per i oo 8C0TTII 5 " " BOS ION, 3 " " HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, Florists, Whitman, Mass. 5. S. SKIDEL5KY 824 No. 24th St. PHILADELPHIA Correspondence solicited GODFREY ASCHMANN IOI 2 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA »^>-» Importers of Araucaria excelsa, glauca, compacta, and robusta PALHS and AZALEAS Write for prices ORDER AT ONCE truoo?§dus BEGONIAS Gold Medal Strain SINGLES-White, Yellow, Scarlet, Orange, Pink, separate- color?, $3.00 per 100; Mixed Colors, $2.75. DOUBLES — Separate colors, as above, $4.50 per 100, Mixed Colors, $3.75. HUBFRT & CO., Ltd. N. LePAGE, Rep., Mt. Verr.on, N. Y. If you offer the right goods in the right way in these columns, you will not lack for customers. Palms, Ferns And Decorative Plants A Fine Lot of AZALEAS in Great Variety A targe Assortment of Ferns for Jardinieres Also, Araucarias, Rubbers, Fandanns, Aralias Dracaenas, Aspidistras, Maramas, Crotons etc., etc. WHOLESALE PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION A. LEUTHY & CO. Importers and I xporters Growers and Dealers PERKINS STREET NURSERIES Roslindale. Boston, Mass. We hope our readers will, as far as possible, buy everything they need from Horticulture's Advertisers. Orchids Largest Importers, Exjiorters, Growers and Hybridists in the World Sander, St. Albans, England ORCHIDS Arrived in superb condition — Cattleya Trianae, Cattleya Gigas Sanderiana, Oncidium Fuscatum, Oncidium Kramerianum and Bur- lingtonia fragrans. Lager &Hurrell,i5:pres,san.d Summit, N.J. ORCHIDS, PALMS FOLIAGE PLANTS Bay and Box Trees JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Exotic Nurseries Rutherford, N. J. Piersoni Elegantissima | See our advertisement in issue of Dec. 9— Page 623. K"E January 20, 1906 HORTICULTURE IIIIIMVIIIIEI|III>I) Bale. $1.25; 3 Kales, $3.25; 5 Bales, $6 00; Pkg Moss, in Bales, $7.50 Poles, a inch butt 8 feet long, $16 00 per 10(0; 1% inch butt 10 to 12 feet long, $21.50 per 1000. Cash. H. R. AKERS, Chatsworth, N.J. NEW CARNATIONS AT COTTAGE GARDENS. Among the sterling new productions in carnations holding the centre of the stage at Cottage Gardens at the pres ent time none impress the visitor more strongly than Alma Ward. This re- gal variety is of Prosperity ancestry, having the characteristic large petal formation of the parent, but blooming much more luxuriantly. The color at first is slightly flushed pink, but when fully mature the flower is pure white. An ideal grower is Rachel Marie Thompson. This is in the popular cerise color and has every indication of a prosperous career. Slightly light- er in color, not unlike that of Ethel Crocker, is the variety known as 569. This is one of the most profuse bloomers, with flower of medium size, a disposition to go striped ami mot- tled with a paler tint being its only noticeable fault. 504 is one that Mr. Ward thinks will butt up against Aristocrat. 508 is not unlike the preceding, but shows a more even color. 503 reminds one much of Nelson Fisher. A pink one, known as the Pink Harry Fenn. is similar to that excellent variety in growth and contour of flower. 2651 is a Prosperity seedling, prettily flushed on a white ground. 2653 is a promising white. Among older varie- ties Lady Bountiful is holding on splendidly, an occasional half-single flower being its only deficiency. Oc- toroon maintains its position as a steady goer among the money-making crimsons. There are seedlings in- numerable from which we cannot fail to hear sensational returns before long. At present, of course, Robert Craig is the admired of admirers, and every day brings pilgrimages from far and near. A. Gude & Bro. FLORISTS 1214 F ST., WASHINGTON. J SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 1017 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, M0. B«th 'Phones 2670 Main DETROIT John Breitmeyer's Sons^e^- Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs Hi£jh CradeCut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS This wooden box nicely stained and varnished, 18x30x13, made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters. Block Letters, ij£ or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. r. MCCARTHY, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. REED !llM»l^> XW>*»«I^»#N»I WILD SMILAX $3.50 and $5.00 per case j THE LEO NIESSEN CO. I WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1217 Arch St., - PHILADELPHIA L Store Open 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. ] In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture ! HORTICULTURE • Reaches the Readers Who Buy Make Mote of It. }*-f+9+*++f4-94+*+*+y+*+*+*4.*+ Carnations. Beauty Bride and Bridesmaid. Lily of the Valley. Violets. Telephone 6^68 6267 Main WELCH BROS. 15 Province St. BOSTON •*•*•-**+* WIETOR BR05. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS SI -S3 Wabash Ave, CHICAGO, ILL., In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture CHAS. W. McKELUR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO A Daily Shipment From 40 to 60 Growers We can and will take care of your Cut Flower and Supply Wants to advantage E. F. WINTERSON CO. 4^;4C9» CATALOGUE FREE E. H. HUNT Wholesale Cut Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE" 76 Wabash Av., CHICAGO In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture VAUGHAN&SPEREY Wholesale Commission Florists If you wish to buy or sell, see them first 'PHONE CENTRAL 2571 60 WABASH AVE., ' CHICAGO In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO Jan. 16 ST. LOUIS Jan 1 6 PHILA. Jan. 17 BOSTON Jan. :8 Southern Wild Smilax IN ANY QUANTITY W. E. McKISSICK ROSES Am. Beauty and Edgely Fan. & Sp. Extra No. 1 Lower grades Bride & 'Maid— Fan. & Sp Extra., No. 1 and Lower gr. . Liberty, Fancy *' Ordinary Richmond, Fancy. Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy , Ordinary Chatenay, Fancy " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Cypripediums Lnv of the Valley Violets Tulips Romans Hya., Paper White, Nar.. Daffodils ; Trumpets Mignonette Adiantum Cune+tum... " Croweanum Smilax Asp tragus Plumosus, strings " & Sprengeri, bunches to 40.00 25.00 16.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to 7.00 to 5,00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 4 00 to S.oo to 6.00 to 10 00 to 6.00 to 1.50 to 3.00 to 50.00 40.00 24.00 £.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 10 00 8.ou 12.00 800 40. CO 25.00 10 00 5.00 6.00 6.00 4-00 4.OO 6.00 2..CO 6.00 3-00 50.OO 35-0° 20.00 8 00 Boo 00 00 5.00 1 3.00 2.50 1.50 50.00 16.00 3.00 to 10.00 •75 :.oo 16.00 50.00 35.00 3 00 i-5° 12.50 25.00 25.CO 65.00 SO. GO 25. OO CO 6 00 i 00 1. 00 1 5. CO 50.00 50 00 50.00 12.50 2.00 .50 75.00 60.00 30.00 12.50 15.00 12.00 10.00 30.00 1500 25.00 15.00 1 2. CO S.oo 20.0& 15. CO 6.co 2.00 60.00 15.00 5.00 1. 00 4.00 3.00 -75 35.oo 50.00 5.00 5.00 1. 00 1.50 15.00 50.00 75.00 40.00 20.00 12.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 12.00 8.00 75.00 8.00 8.00 2.00 8.00 2.00 3.00 I.50 2.00 .50 2.00 1 00 2. CO 2 OO •75 8.00 60.00 30.00 15.00 8.00 12.00 8.0a 6.00 25.00 12. oc So.©©- 12.00 12.00 6.00 10.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 50.00 12.00 4.00 •75 3.00 2 00 4.00 l.OO 1.50 12.00 50.00 Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St. PHILADELPHIA EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN P h CUT FLOWERS • EDWARD REID. Wholsaie Florist 1526 Ranstead Stcet, PHILADELP Store Closes 8 F. M. HIA V ■<■»£ J.fl.BUDL©NG Street, CHICAGO CUT FLOWERS foses and Carnations A Specialty 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO WHOLESALE GROWER of PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. Wholesalers of Cut Flowers 1516 AND 1518 SANSON 8T. January 20. 190C horticulture; 79 : VICTORY : The most brilliant scarlet carnation. Requires only ordinary culture. Is a fancy in the fullest sense a of the word and wholesaled at $25.00 per 100 at Christmas. Cut Flower Market Re- ports. While no great activity BOSTON is noted in any special line, yet the flower market may he said to be in a healthy con- dition, the outlet taking care of the supply very satisfactorily, as a rule, except in the case of white carnations which seem to have struck an unappre- ciative two weeks and require consider- able pushing in order to keep them moving. The carnation exhibition next week may help to improve the tone of the carnation market. The rose demand is not particularly active but the supply is correspondingly light most of the local growers being more or less off crop. During the past week, a BUFFALO few days of April weath- er was had, and those who visited among flower stores could plainly see that the warm atmosphere had brought out carnations, roses and bulbous stock a little faster than de- sired. Stock was not so plentiful up to Wednesday, but Thursday, Friday and Saturday shipments came in heavy at the wholesalers', and naturally prices were at a decline. Carnations came' on too fast; the ordinary, as usual, blocked the market to some ex- tent, and consequently had to be moved at a lower price, and a few bargain signs later were seen. The Beauty, lily of the valley and violet trade were somewhat quiet, while lilies, peas, mignonette and white stock were in much better demand than the previous week. Green goods in fair supply. After a quiet week INDIANAPOLIS, following New Year's the market opened with a brisk demand both re- tail and wholesale, and we see every indication of a period of very good business. Roses are more nearly equal to demand than at any time in the past six weeks with excellent quality, but a slight shortage of Beau- ties and other red roses. Carnations of all grades are to be had in great quantities. Tulips, jonquils, sweet peas and lilacs are on the market with demand ahead of supply. Prices have dropped since the holidays but high grade stock is still bringing good prices. All kinds of flowering plants are to be seen everywhere and moving quite freely. No great change from NEW YORK conditions reported last week is apparent in the cut flower market. Accumula- tions in some lines, especially white material and bulbous stock generally, are becoming more troublesome and the necessity for unloading large lots of roses, carnations and other staples after the very moderate daily call has been satisfied, is more imperative. Carnations are less fortunate at pres- ent than roses, the market rates being comparatively lower and the demand more uncertain. Quality is excellent in all cases. From the 8th to the PHILA- 15th the Philadelphia DELPHI A cut flower market has been both plethoric and platitudinous, this condition being su- perinduced by too much stock and too little business — and a good deal of both. When it is mentioned that white roses of the lower grades were the best sellers on the market, enough has been said to indicate the state of things. Carnations particularly had a tough time of it. Yellow daffodils are now in and are selling fairly well. Killarney roses are a bit scarce on ac- count of much wood being needed for cuttings have been discovered, and the propor- tion affected in a region where ten years ago 50 per cent of the trees were diseased, has been reduced to less than one-tenth of 1 per cent. PACIFIC COAST NOTES. The continuance of dry weather in the farming sections of California has caused the farmers to become worried. While in some sections the early rains have assured good crops, in other places the farmers have been com- pelled to cease operations. The stock men have suffered severely, many of them being compelled to buy feed for their cattle. In several sections stock succumbed to cold and lack of green feed. In li e southern part of the State se- vere frost this week hit flowers, vege- tables and tender plants very hard in the vicinity of Pasadena and Los Angeles. Most tender plants at the former place were killed or seriously injured. It was the hardest frost Pasa- dena has had for many years, the ther- mometer showing ten below freezing point, and ice formed half an inch thick. At Los Angeles weather con- ditions are unfavorable, moderate rains, but weather very cold and stormy, and all vegetation backward. Considerable damage has been done here by frost, both to nursery stock and ornamental stock in private gar- dens, especially such as heliotrope, poinsettias, etc. The Bureau of Plant Industry of the Department of Agriculture has estab- lished a new date garden at Yurna, A. T., especially for the cultivation of varieties from the Persian Gulf, and the foreign explorations of the bureau have resulted in the securing of many valuable varieties of dates for the Gov- ernment date gardens of California and Arizona, and the results achieved in combating diseases of California or- chard fruits have been especially gratifying. Remedies for the disease of orange trees known as "die back," PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Clarence J. Watson, manager for Samuel S. Pennock, will be married on the 24th inst. Jacob D. Eisele of the Henry A. Dreer Corporation sailed for Europe on the S. S. Cedric Jan. 10. He will be gone about six weeks. It is none too early to put dahlia roots in the sand for cutting purposes. The present mild weather for shipping and the Samuel S. Pennock distribu- tion of the famous Atco stock is an op- portunity that should not be missed. Mr. Pennock has the 2G best varieties lor cut flower purposes. V. E. Archambault, Jr., an esteemed associate member of the Florists' Club, died Jan. 11 after a brief illness. Edward A. Stroud of the Strafford Carnation Farms is on the sick list. Among the prominent new building operations we heard of in this vicinity are those of Adolph Farenwald, David Anderson, R. Scott & Son, Floral Ex- change and Wm. A. Leonard. Win. J. Muth of the Cut Flower Co. has just returned from a ten-day trip among the growers. He reports good business and a cheerful feeling all along the line. At present writing it looks as if there will be a good delegation from Philadelphia and vicinity to the carna- tion convention. Most of them intend to take the Fall River route the night before. Samuel S. Pennock announces the opening of his additional building, 1608 and 1610 Ludlow street, adjoining his other establishment at 1612-1618 Ludlow street, for Monday, the 22nd inst. His new premises are of the most modern construction, with hot water heating and electric lighting throughout, and runs from Ludlow to Ranstead street, 101 feet by 25 feet, three stores and basement. The front part of the first floor will be used partly as a private office and partly for the elevator. The rear por- tion of the first floor, 44x25, will be used as a separate store, with en- trance on Ranstead street. This new addition, nearly doubling his present floor space, will give Mr. Pennock greatly improved and much-needed fa- cilities for the transaction of his large and rapidly increasing business. A cordial invitation is extended to the trade to call and inspect the new building. Louis Menand, Albany, N. Y., has filed a petition in bankruptcy. Lia- bilities $2,146.35, all usecured, and no assets. 80 HORTICULTURE January 20, 1906 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 55-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 A. M. to 5 p. M. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture FORD BROTHERS 48 West 28th Street, NEW YORK t JOHN I. RAYNOR • Wholesale Commission Florist sellal^staq°reonXe^r W A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises every variety A grown for New York market, at current prices f TEL. 1998 madison SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone, 3S70 or 3811 Madison Square. Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer la Choice Cut Flowers 39 West 28th Street, New York Telephone : 902 Madison Sq. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE % FLORIST ^ OF NEW YORK Phone 1664-1665 Mad. Sq. 43 W. 28tn St WE HAVE A COOD OPENINC for a grower of lily of the valley and general bulbous stock. Would like to communcate with growers of good bulbous flowers. Can handle ihem at good prn.es. Also asparagus plumosus. Let us hear from you. A. L. YOUNC & CO. Wholesale Florists Tel. 3559 Mad. sq. 54 W. 28ih St., New York BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A- MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 W . 20th Street - = NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 2021-5243 fladison Square HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ALWATB ON HAND THE HIGHEST i/AI I TV ALWAT8 -Aj.': ;•■•■'■'. '■} GRADE OF VALLCi B OK HAND BEST BEAUTIES, METEORS, BRIDES AND BRIDESMAIDS JAM ES McM ANUS, iJE^lSOiW^OthSk* NewJCork H. Kr FROMENT Wholesale Commission CHOICE CUT FLOWERS Successor to Wm. Chormley Florist 57 West 28th St. Ne^York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: 22C0. 2201, Madison Square Write (or Current Prces FOR COOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil. F. Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Commission Dealer In Cut Flowers CONSIGNMENTS DESIRED 46 W. 29th Street, New York Tel. 3393 Madison Sq. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty and Edgeley fan and sp. *" extra No. i " Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " extra No. rami lower grades Liberty, fanoy ■ ■ - - " ordi arv ■*■ Richmond, tancy '■ ordinary Golden Gaie, fancy " " ordinary • Chatenay, fancy " ordinary . - Last Half of Week First Half of Week ending Jan. 13 beginning Jan. 15 1906 1906 40.00 to 25.00 to 15 00 to 3,00 to 10.00 to 6.00 t ' 2.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 to to to . 10 00 to 2.00 to 8.00 to 2.00 to 00.00 35 00 20.00 10.00 15.00 ro.oo 6.00 25 00 10.00 25 00 15.00 6 00 IO 03 6.00 40.00 to 30,00 to 15,00 to 3.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 lo 2.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 to to • io.oj to 2 OO tO 8.00 to 2.00 to 60.00 35.00 20.00 10.00 15.00 10 OO 6.00 25 00 10.00 25.00 15.00 6.00 10.00 6 00 Carnations Fan cy Ordinary •■•■.... Cattle>as Cyprirediums. Lily of the Valley Violets Tulips ... Rom in My a. Paper White Nar.. Daffodils, Trumpets Hicnonette Adiantum Cuneatuin " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus... ■ ■' " & Spreneeri, bunches Last Half of Week ending Jan. 13 1906 5.00 to 2.00 to 3V°° to 10.00 to 1 .00 to .40 to 2.00 to 1. 00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to to 8.00 to 25 OO to 15.00 to 8.00 3.00 50,00 12. CO 3.00 1.00 4.UO 2.l»Q 4.00 o.uo 1.25 1.50 15.00 35 co 25.00 First r-aif of Week beginning Jan. 15 1906 3.00 to 1 . 50 to 40.00 to 10.00 to 1.00 to ■ 35 to 2.00 to 1.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 1 .00 to to 8 00 to 25.00 to 15 00 to 5 00 2.00 60 OO 12.00 3.00 75 4.00 2. OO 5.00 6.00 125 1.50 :5.oo 15.00 25. co JOHN YOUNC Wholesale FLORIST 51 West 28th St.. New YorK Telephone. 44U3-44G4 Madison Sq. Best Beauties. Brides and Bridesmaids. Lily of the Valley, Orchids and Lilies. Renowned Cottage Garden Carnations. Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. Tel. ^"3 Madison Sq. New York TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quotations on fall orders Tei. 798.799 Madison s„. 44 West 28th Street, New York City FLORISTS OUT OF TOWN Taking Orders for Flowers to be Deliv- ered to Steamers or Elsewhere in New York can have them d-livered in PLAIN BOXES, WITH OWN TAGS in best manner by Young & Nugent 42 W. 28th St., New York In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture January 20, 1906 horticulture: 81 $1.25 per 1000 Discount on Regular Shipments Fancy Ferns Michigan Cut Flower Exchange ^Wholesale Florists 30 and 40 Miami Ave., DETROIT, MICH- WM. DILGER Manager Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., (New York U>y Gut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone; 38GO-3S71 Madison Square ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merctian s in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Mftdiiton Square J. B. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. Bonnot Bros. "Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 W. 26th S' , CutFiuwei Exchange NEW YORK Tel. 830 Madison Square. OPEN 6.00 A.M. AN UNEQUALE} 0JI.ET FJ* CO .SIGN -0 FLOWERS The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH • 48 W. 30th Street, New York Tel 324-325 Madison Square JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and leturns made promptly. 53 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. ESTABLISHED 1872 JOHN J. PERKINS WHOLESALE and COMMISSION FLORIST 115 W. 30tb>St„ New York Tel. No. 956 Madiscn Square Wanted.— A few more reliable growers of Carnations and Violets. Quick returns and highest prices. Established 1891 BUY FKOM SHIP TO TR ?ME All Choice Cut Flowers in Season ALFRED H. LANGJAHR 55 West 28th St., New York Telephone TO24 Madison Square. CARNATIONS AND ROSES Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd. Cut Flowers BOSTON'S BEST ALL VARIETIES SHIPPED TO ALL POINTS Florists' Supplies Largest Stock in New England Lowest Wholesale Rates N.F. McCarthy & Co. 84 HAWLEY ST. Tel. Main 5973 BOSTON Headquarters in Western New York for Roses Carnations And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers WM. F, KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies ana Wire Designs 383-8T Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Give us a Trial We can please you 504 Liberty Ave,, Pittsburg, Pa. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $1.00 per 1000. Discounts on larger quantities. Write for prices on case lots. WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND PANCV FBRNS NEW CROP SOUTHERN WILD SMIL'X $3.50 and $7.00"per Case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Wire Designs Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, I yeas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes, etc, LAUREL FESTOONIP»G, Sc. and 6c, per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. •Y'r^^ittiSr' WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — PER IOO. TO DEALERS ONLY. CINi INNATI «n. 16 ROSES Am. Beauty andEi.igely. fan and sp. " extra No. i Lower grades Bride and Maid, fan. and sp " " extra.. . . " No. i and Lower gr Liberty, fancy " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy Ordinary. Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary Chatenay, Faney " ( >rdinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary niSCELLANEOUS C'ttleyas Cypnpediums Lily of the Valley Violets Tulips Roman Hva. : Paper White Nar . . . Daffodils; Trumpets Mignonette ... .. .. Adiantum Cuneatum Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings " & Sprengeri, bunches 6 oo 3 °° 10.00 4.00 50.00 3S 00 25,00 20.00 10.00 8.00 5.<-o 12.00 8.co a. 00 4.00 4.00 2.00 3.00 ■75 3.00 3.00 4.00 1.50 4 00 4.00 3 '-'O 1.00 2.00 2.00 to 60.00 to 50.00 .;• ■ OO 15.00 8.00 12.00 1 O.OO 4.00 I2.00 5.00 IO.OO 6.1.0 to 60.00 to 50.00 to 25.00 to 15. oc tO 15. OQ to 1 2.00 to 10.00 to 15.00 to 12.00 15.00 6.00 TO. 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Decorating Evergreers, etc., at Wholesale Wild Smilax, Palmetto and Cycas (fresh cut), Palm Leaves, Galax, Leu- cothoe. Perns and Mosses, Leaf Mold, Orchid ana Azalea Peats. Everything in Season. THE KERVAN COMPANY 20 West 27th St., New York. *2 HORTICULTURE January 20, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Akers H. R 77 Allen W. F 60 Allen Wm. Stuart Co. 81 Aschmann Godfrey. . 76 Bambrick, Thos. H.. . 84 Barrows H.H. & Son. 76 Bayersdorfer H & Co 77 Beaven, E. A 81 Black, Chas 57 Blackistone Z. D. 77 Boadin^ton A. T.. •• • 60 Bonnot Bros. 81 Boston Florist Letter Co 77 Breck Joseph & Sods 60 Breitmeyer's J. Sons 77 Budlong J. A 78 Burnett bros ■ ■■ 60 Burnham Httchings Pierson Co 88 Burpee W. A. & Co.. 60 Chicago House Wreck- ing Co 86 Chicago Carnatioo Co -57-74 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 60 Cooke G. H . 77 Cottage Gardens . 55-84 Cowee A 73 DilgerWm 8t Dimmock A 76 Dreer H A, 73-86 Dysart K. J 86 Eichholz Harry .... 57 Elliott Wm. &Son 60 EslerJ. G 86 Ernest W.H. 86 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 60 Felthousen J. E. 76 Fenrich J S 81 Fletcher F. W 76 Ford Bros 80 Forest Nursery & Seed Co. 73 Froment H. E.. 80 Galvin Thos. F 58 Grey T. J. & Co 60 Gude A. & Bro. 77 Gurney Heater Mfg. Co .58-86 Guttman Alex. J. 79-80 Hail Asso. 86 Hammond Paint & Mug Shot Works.- 60 Heller &Co... 60 Hews A. H. & Co.... 54 Hill E. G 71 Holly Castle Co. . H$ Horan E. C 80 Houehton & Clark . 58 Hubert & Co 76 HuntE. H 78 Iliffe D. 86 Kasting W. F 81 Kervan Co., The .... 81 Kessler, P F 80 King Cons. Co 86 Ktokner A. 86 Kramer F. H. ..57-72-74 Kroe cliell Bros. 87 Lager & Hurrell 76 Lang Julius 81 Langja r, Alfred H... 81 Le Page N. 76 Leuthy A. & Co 76 McCarthy N. F. & Co 81 Page McConnell Alex.. 77 McKellar Charles W. 78 McKissick.W. E. ... 78 MclYlanus Jas 80 MeMulkin Edw.... . 58 Michell H. F. & Co.. 60 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 81 Millang Charles. 81 Miiiang Frank 80 Moltz A 80 Moninger J. C 86 Mt. Hissarlik Nursei- ies 73 Murdoch J. B 8t Murray Samuel...... 77 Newman J. & Sous .. 58 Niessen Leo. Co. 78 Patten & Co 56 Pennock Samuel S. 55-57-77 Perk.ns John J 81 Phila. Cut Flower Co. 78 Pierson F R. Co. •■56-76 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 81 PyeE. H..... 55 Rawson, W. W. &Co. 60 Kaynor John 1 ..... . 80 Ri.eu & Keller 7; Reid Edw 78 Reinberg Peter 78 Robinson H. M. & Co 81 Roehrs Julius. ...... . 76 Salt ford, Geo 80 Sander & Son 76 Schillo Lumber Co... 84 SchmiuF. W. O.- .. 55 Schmidt J. C. Co....- 76 Scollay John A 86 Scott John 76 Sheridan W. F 80 Sievers J. H. & Co... 56 Situations & Wants.- 84 Skidelsky S. S 76 Stern J. & Co 77 Steams A. T. Lumber Co 86 Sievens H.A 53 Sutheiland Geo. A. Co 81 Suzuki&Iida 60 Thompson J. D Co.. 55 Thorburn J. M. & Co. 60 Thornton Bros. 58 Totty, Chas. H 55 Traendly & Schenck- 80 Troy, J. H 76 Vaughan and Sperry- 78 Vesey W. J. &M S...74 Walsh M. H... 57 Watburton C. 55 Ward Ralph M. Co... 60 Watson G. C 60-84 WeatheiedCo 85 Weber F. C 77 Weber H. & Sons 56 Weeber& Don 60 Welch Bros 75-78 Wietor Bros 78 Wintertch C. .... 76 Winterson E. F. .... 78 Young A . L 80 You"g John 80 Young & Nugent ... 80 YoungThos. Jr.. . . .. 77 Zinn Julius A 58 Is your name in the above list? If not, why not? Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertisements under this bead, 10 cents a Hue. Regular advertisers In this Issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will Indicate the respective pages. ACCOUNTANT. Robert J. Dysart. 28 State St., Boston. • For page see List of Advertisers. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons. 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS P. NANUS. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS ROOTS. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. N. LePage, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Tuberous Rooted For page see List of Advertisers. BAMBOO STAKES. Suzuki & Ilda, 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertiser*. BULBS AND TUBERS. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 & 13 F. H. Square, Boston. Arlington Tested Seeds for Florists. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Suzuki & lida, 31 Barclay St., New York. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell & Co., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., New York. Cannas, Tuberous Rooted Begonias. For page see List of Advertisers. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. Chas. Black, Hlghtstown, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers CARNATIONS. John H. Sievers & Co., 1251 Chestnut St., San Francisco, Cal. Hannah Hobart. For page see List of Advertisers. J. D. Thompson Caruatlou Co. Juliet, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Stevens Co., Dedham, Mass. Rooted Cuttings Variegated Lawson. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 W. 28th St., N. Y. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Patten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass. Pink. Patten and Mikado Carnations. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. John E. Halnos, My Maryland. Henry Eichholz. Waynesboro, Pa. Carnations, Red Lawson, Mrs. W. T. Omwake. For page see List of Advertisers. T. F. Matthews, Ashland St., cor. Mill, Dorchester. Mass. Carnation. White Lawson. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. Weber~&~ Sons~Co77 Oakland,- Md". My Maryland and Jessica. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet. IlT Rooted Cuttings, Aristocrat and Glendale. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS— Continued. W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Ft. Wayne, Ind. i ,ii nation Glendale. For page see List of. Advertisers. C. Warburton, Fall River7~MaslT For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo. page see List of Advertisers. cyclamen plants. C. Wlnterlch, Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. DAISIES. The F. W. Fletcher Co., Anburndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. Dahlia Roots. For page see List of Advertisers. ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR. Holly-Castle Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Sons, Whitman, Mass. Nepurolepls Barrowsll. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S3. Skidelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Plersou Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Nephrolepls Plersonl Elegantlsslma. For page see List of Advertisers. J. H. Fiesser, 415 Summit Av., W. Huboken, N. J. FERTILIZERS. Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York. Clay's Fertilizer. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy, & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Ueed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. Fur page see List of Advertisers. JTu. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page Bee List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. ~~J Stern & Co., 11)28 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. G. A. Sutherland Co., M Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 432H-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. j Breitmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke. Washington. D. C. For page cee List of Advertisers. A Gude & Bro.. 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. January 20. 1906 HORTICULTURE 83 FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH— Cont. Z. D. Blacklstone, 14th and H Sts.. Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kausas City, Mo. For page set? List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co.. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FOLDING BOXES. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. r or page see List of Advertisers. Win. J. lions & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS. G. C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow St., Philadel- phia. For page see List of Advertisers. onarp, Partridge & Co., 22ud and Union Place, Chicago. GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Burnham Hltchlugs Plerson Co., 11M Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago House Wrecking Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Nepouset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., M. Touawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Mouiuger Co., 117 East Blaekhawk St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Adam Sctiillo Lumber Co., West St. and Hawthorne Ave., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marion St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE. Anchor Greenhouse Hose is the best for Florists. Mineralized Rubber Co., New York. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Koblnson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 and 40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich., Wm. Dilger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Buruham Hltchings Plerson Co., 1183 Broadway, New Y'ork. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 74 Franklin St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroesehell Bros., 35 Erie St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. IMPORTING HOUSES. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. Plants and Bulbs. For paee see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Suzuki & Ilda. 31 Barclay St., New York. Fop nae-p "ee T.ict nf Advertisers. MICE PROOF SEED CASES. Heller & Co.. Montclair. N. J. For nriee bpp f.lst nf Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical Bldg., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTINE APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. nunaERY STOCK. Mt. Hissarlik Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens, tjueens, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ~Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurrell. Summit. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander. St. Albans, England. Importers. Exporters. Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Koehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Forest Nursery & Seed Co., McMlnnvllle. Tenn. Forest Tree and Shrub Seeds. For paee see List of Advertisers. PAfcONIES^ Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. Siggers & Siggers, Washington, D. C, PfcEKLESS hEHAIR CLAMP. A. Klokuer, Wauwatosa, Wis. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS, BEDDING. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List ot Advertisers. PLANTS DECORATIVE. A. Leuthy & Co., Kosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Koehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Bostou. Palms, Kentia Belmoreaua. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS FORCING^ H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston. Spiraea Gladstone, Japonica, Lily of the Valley. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, Boston. Gladioli for Forcing. For page see List of Advertisers. RETAIL FLORISTS. Julius A. Zlnn, 2 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Flowers by Telegraph. Alex. MeCounell. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Web. r, 4326 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. For paL'e see List of Advertisers. J7 Breitineyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Z. D. Blacklstone, 14 & H Sis., Washing- ton, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Gude & Bro.. 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For pace see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Loses. H. T. Roses and Ratnhlers. August Rolker & Sons. 31 Barclay St., New York. Enslish-Grown Roses. Ben]. Dorrance. Dorranceton, Pa. Killarney mid Richmond. E~H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List nf Advertisers. SEEDS. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 and 13 Faneull Hall Sq., Boston. Cyclamen Seed. For page see List of Advertisers Thos. J. Grey & Co.. 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List nf Advertisers. Joseph Breek & Sons. 51 and 52 N. Market St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co.. Philadelphia. For pace see List nf Advertisers. Burnett Bros., 101 West St.. New York Seeds, Bulbs, and Fertilizers. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co.. 1018 Market St., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. G. C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow St., Philadel- phia. Sweet Pea Christmas. For page see List of Advertisers. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., New Y'ork. Vegetable and Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, G< rmany, Es- tab. 1789. Hifith Grade ' -rass. Clover, and Tree Seeds SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. II. M. Robinson & Co.. 8 & 11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. STEAM TRAP. E. Hlppard. Y'oungstown. O. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Burnham Hltchings Plerson Co., 1133 Broadway, New Y'ork. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The Chicago Lifter. J. C. Monlnger Co.. 421 Hawthorne Ave.. Chicago. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marion St., New Y'ork. For page see List of Advertisers. VERBENAS. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co.. 84 Hawley St.. Bos- ton. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St.* Boton. Welch Bros.. 15 Province St.. Boston. Buffalo. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm F. Kastlng. 383-87 Elllcott St.. Buf- falo. N. Y. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Bndlong. 37 Randolph St., Chicago. E. IL Hunt. 76-78 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Chas. W.McKellar. 51 Wabash Av.. Chicago. I'eter Reinherg. 51 Wabash Av.. Chicago. A. L. Randall Co.. 21 Randolph St., Chicago. Welland & Rlscb. 50 Wabash Av.. Chicago. Wletor Bros.. 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Vaughan & Sperry, 60 Wabash Av., Chicago. S. F. Wlnterson Co., 45, 47, 49 Wabash Av., Chicago. Cincinnati. Ohio Cut Flower Co., 129 E. 3d St. Wm. Murphy, 128 E. 3d St. Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Ml- hi^'nn Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dilger, mgr. New York. For page see List nf Advertisers. Bonnot Bros., 55-57 West 26th St., New Y'ork. J. S. Fenrich, 48 W. 30th St., New York. Fnrd Bros.. 48 West 28th St.. New York. H. E. Froment. 57 W. 2Sth St.. New York. Alex. J. Guttman. 43 West 28th St. E. C. Horan. 55 West 28th St.. New York. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., New York. Julius Lang. 53 West 3"th St.. New York. A. II. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St.. New Y'ork. James MeManus. 50 W. 3flth St., New York. Chas. Mlllang. 50 West 29th St.. New York. Frank Mlllang, 55-57 W. 26th St.. New Y'ork. A. Moltz. 55-57 W. 2Bth St.. New Y'ork. John J. Perkins, 115 W. 3ntb St.. Npw York. John I. Ravnor. 49 W. 28th St., New York. George Saltford. 46 W. 29th St.. New York. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York. -I HORT1CULTU RE January 20, 1906 New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Trapndly «: ScQeuck, 44 W. 2Stli St., New York. A. L. Young & Co., 54 W. 2Sth St., New York. John Young, 51 W. I'Stb St., New York. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. W. B. McKisslck, 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia. Pa. Leo Niessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phila- delphia. Pa. S. S.. Pennuck. 1G12-18 Ludlow St.. Phila- delphia, Pa. Phlla. Cut Flower Co., 151G-18 Sansom St., Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburg. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 504 Liberty St., Pittsburg. Pa. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pitts burg New Offers in This Issue. ANNOUNCEMENT. Suzuki & Iida, .'11 Barclay St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS, ROBERT CRAIG. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS. WINSOR, WHITE ENCHANTRESS, HELEN M. GOULD. The F. E. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown-on-Hud- son, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER SEEDS. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FORCING STOCK, ROOTS, TUBERS, ETC. F. W. 0. Sehmitz, Prince Bay, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS. J. E. Felthousen. Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLI Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSES HEATING, VENTI- LATING, SUPPORTING. D. Iliffe, Flower Market, Park St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. QUEEN BEATRICE. F. H. Kramer. Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES, RICHMOND. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Iixl. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES, RICHMOND. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. NEW OFFERS IN THIS ISSUE. (Continued.) SEEDS. Wm Elliott & Sons. 201 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS; CEDAR POLES. ll. E. Akers, Chatsworth, N. J. Fur page see List of Advertisers. WELCOME TO CARNATIONISTS. Welch Bros., IS Province St., Boston. Fur page see List of Advertisers. WELCOME TO CARNATIONISTS. J. Newman & Sons, Corp., 51 Tremont St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. WELCOME TO CARNATIONISTS. Julius A. Zinn, 2 Beacon St., Boston. For page sec List of Advertisers. WELCOME TO CARNATIONISTS. Edward McMulkin, 104 Boylston St., Bos- ton. For page see List of Advertisers. WELCOME TO CARNATIONISTS. Houghton & Clark, :«i(J Boylston St., Bos- ton. For page see List of Advertisers. WELCOME TO CARNATIONISTS. Thomas 1'. Galvin, 799 Boylston and 124 Tremont Sts., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. Berlin, Ct. — C. M. Jarvis, one house. Utica, N. Y.— Brant Bros., four houses. Council Bluffs, la.— Oscar Herman, one house. New Bedford, Mass.— Joseph S. Silva, one house. Camden, Me. — George Glaetzel, one house 24x75. Quidneek. R. I.— J. H. Gushing, one house, 20x112. Toledo, O. — Krueger Bros., one house, 100x109. Sistersville, W. Va.— Mrs. E. Hus- ton, one house. Independence, Kan.— W. R. Mattock, one house, 18x60. Coatesville, Pa. — James Brown, Jr., one house, 28x104. Paxton. 111.— E. B. Morgan & Co., one house, 14x130. New Castle, Pa.— W. H. Weinschenk, one house. 120x550. Jersey City, N. J. — John Leach, two houses, each 30x125. • •MM WANTS. GOOD MEM When you need good men, skilled or unskilled, write: THOS. H. BAMBRICK 34 South 7th Street, Philadelphia Help of all kinds, Including that for Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen and the Horticultural trade generally. FOR SALE. Well established Florist business, 6000 feet glass, well stocked with carnations, violets, bedding plants, palms, etc. Splen- did location on corner of two main avenues loading towards the best part of prin- cipal residential districts. Excelleut home trade and good field for landscape gardening; no competition as yet. Store attached to greehouse with electric light. Commodious house with modern improve- ments. Barn, shed, good water supply. Excellent opportunity for progressive flor- ist. Reason for selling, wish to retire from business. Apply to F. G. MENSE, Glen Cove, L. I., N. Y. WANTED — A first class orchid man to take charge. Address, stating all particu- lars, N. R. H., care Horticulture, 11 Ham- ilton Place, Boston. Are You Going.... To Build ? I am interested in a glass factory iu Jersey. I want to hear from you be- fore placing your order for glass. I think I can put you in the way of "aving some money. State quantity, Quality, and size wanted. NOT IX THE TRUST. Address George C. Watson Philadelphia, Perm. 1014 Ll'DLOW STREET &jtr* Remember this factory is NOT in the TRI'ST and has a free foot Victoria, B. C. — A. J. Woodward, four houses, 26x300 each. Worcester, Mass. — H. F. A. Lange, one house GO ft. long. Knoxville, Tenn. — Frank Hoffman, two houses, 10x80; one house, 10x30. The Cottage Gardens Contain the finest asortment of selected specimen Evergreen, Deciduous Trees and Shru'os procurable, and its Land- scape Department is at your service In arranging them. Price list ready now. Has tables of the best herbaceous plants, giving common and botanical names, height, color and season of bloom. Sent free. All inquiries cheerfully answered. COTTAGE GARDENS CO., QULETS LUMBER For Greenhouse Benches Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sin-. thing, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, ttc. We nre in a Special i ( Position lo Furnish Everthing in PINE a"d HE/110CK BUILDING LUnBER WRITE FOR PRICES PEGKY CYPRESS" Adam Schillo Lumber Co- Cor Weed St. & Hawthorn, Tel. North 1626 and 1627 CHI. AGO ♦♦•♦♦♦•♦♦♦•♦♦♦^^♦•■♦■•■►•♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦■♦••♦•♦•♦o* January 20, 190G H O RT1 CU LTURE «0 ONE TYPE OF THE WEATHERED BMLER The Old Stand-By— introduced by Thos. W. Weathered, 1859 The Same Dutsides It Had 47 Years Ago But New Insides Have Made it More Powerful Just as durable as ever. Send for Catalog WEATHERED COMPANY Designers and Builders of Greenhouses 46 & 48 Marion Street, New York &m®< ••9«9e@e«e@@®«e«oo9®oo®oet«9« • YOU ARE INVITED! The HOLLY-CASTLE Electric Circulator The Sensation of the Season The wide spread interest and curiosity concerning this remarkable appliance for comfort, con- venience, certainty, and economy in greenhouse heating, leads us to extend an invitation to all attending the Carnation Convention at Boston to visit the Dickerman Greenhouses, T. F. Matthews, proprietor, at Dorchester, Mass., where the apparatus has been installed and see a demonstration of its working- A special car will start from Horticultural Mall, Boston, at 1.31) p. m., on Thursday, January 25, the second day of the Carnation Convention. HOLLY-CASTLE CO., Engineers, 49 Federal Street, Boston, Mass. $•**$« '••i 86 HORTICULTURE January 20, 1906- Planing Mills. There are many planing mills which turn out good work — in their line, but as a rule they know nothing of greenhouse construction. We make it a special stud)' — in fact we have manufactured nothing but green- house material for years and feel that we know something about it. Many of the large growers claim we know all about it. If you have never used our material let us tell you about it — write to-day. Try it on your next house. JOHN C. MONINGER CO.— Chicago 117 E. BLACKHAWK STREET DANIEL ILIFFE EXPERT GREENHOUSE HEATING, VENTILATING AND SUPPORTING. Best of References Furnished. RESIDENCE AND SHOP 73 Cedar Street, Somemlle. Telephone Somerville, 367-4. Boston Address, FLOWER MARKET, PARK STREET, Where Catalogues can be had on application. Ql niVOS&SH BARS IVL()J)J 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED and EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED FOR HEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING BY STEAM OR HOT WATER ©©EKiirsr KnasTriEM M^KnyjB&efiyjiamKi© <§©„■ NEW YORK OFFICE III FIFTH AVE 7A FRANKLIN ST. BOSTON Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEAMS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. In wrltlne advertisers, mention Horticulture Holds Class Firmly See tho Point W PEERLESS I Ol swing Points mre the be No rights or lefts. Box of I 1.000 points 75 cts. postpaid. nENBY A. DREER, I 714 Cbestnot St., Pb1l»., Pa. NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL. For particulat s address J. John G. Ester, Saddle River, N Peerless ^rAJ^O-amp -6^ Glass "tNO CROCKED CLASS For sale by jobbers. Box of 150 for $1.00 or address A. KI.OKWE. Wannatosa. Wis. Standard Flower . . POTS If your greenbouses are witbin 500 miles of the Capit 1, wr.te us, we can save you money W. H, ERNEST, 28th and M Streets WASHINGTON, D. C. SEND FOR NEW GREEN HOUSE CATALOGUE JUST ISSUED BY King Construction Co. North Tonawanda, N. Y. and Toron'o, Ont. In writing" advertisers mention Horticulture SEND FOR CATALOCUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Avenue BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, N. Y. CITY ROBERT J. DYSART, Greenhouse Material Public Accountant and Auditor Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. Books Balanced and Adjusted Merchants Bank Building 28 STATE ST., - BOSTON Telephone, Main 58 Ask for our Special Catalogue No 554 describing Boiler Tubes, Boilers, Tubes, as", Lumber and Sup- plies of every kind from the Fifty Mill. on Dollar St. Loui* World's Fair. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. 35th and Iron Sts. CHICAGO January 20, 1901 horticulture: John Hakett. Phi adelphia, has - 1 80 J Carries I, SOU feet mo This Shows our Measure for Carnation Blooms John I nli mn n, Chic No. 4 Boiler in 1906 dtte— two new flues. I . Klimmer, Waldheim, III., has No. 8 Boiler bought In 1895. Re- pairs to date — new flues in 1903. Bought another boiler in 1904. Send a 2-cent Stamp for One Co., Chicago, has bought in 1895. all In ten years. THIS IS OUR BOILER We have sold it in every stale of the Union and more florists use it than any other make. had our catalogue. Sent free on request. Don't buy a Boiler until you have N. Zweifel, No. Milwaukee, Wis., wri'es: — "I have 4 houses each 28x200 feet, with a total of 27,000 sq. ft. of glass. I can get all the pipes waim in thirty minutes with one of your No. 13 Boilers, and it is easy firing." Grant Newport. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, writes: — "I bought a No. 2 Boi'er in 1902. Takes care of 7,000 sq. ft. of g'ass; would take care nf 2,000 mote. I have had a cast- iron boiler, but it broke down twice in four years always in the coldest weather. It broke down Dec 29, 1904, and I lost all my stock in consequence. I have now two No 2 Kroeschell Boilers, and do not worry about their breaking dowD." KROESCHELL BROS. CO. 35 E. Erie St., Chicago. Damm Bros., Chicago, write: — "Bought a No. 12 Boiler in 1S93. Only repairs in 12 years one set new tubes. Re- placed four ;niail boilers ard saves $100.00 in coal each sea- son." Cariies 24,000 ft. of glass; 1,000 ft. more than our rating. Wm. Geenen, Kimberly, Wis. .writes : — "I bought a No. 3 Boiler in 1901. We had a corrugated cast-iron fire box boiler and a sectional ras'-iron boiler before we bought yours in 1 901. The cost of heat'ng with this boiler is one^half less than it was with my cast=iron boilers- Your No. 8 Boiler, whirh we bought recently of you, is not being run to its capacity." *!« HORTICULTURE January 20. 1906 /- THIS CARNATION BUSINESS Is a pretty ticKlisK proposition if you don't Know its ins and outs One of its ins, is the house you try to grow them in: one of the outs, is the cost of every square inch of shade. If you don't want a shade trap, then why don't you set a trap for sunshine? Now setting a sunshine trap is just like any other trapping — "you have to know your busi- ness." We know how to build a car- nation house — know how to keep the sun in and the shade out. This 'sunshine talk" is all very nice but thtre are a hundred and one other things that go into a house you buy of us. Take a hundred and one things, half a hundred years of building skill and the best of materials put together in the best way— and you get an idea of the B. H. P. Co. houses. Send for catalog J-G. One of the best traps we have set is that of W. W. Edgars house at Waverley, Mass. If you want to see an ideal house, you better take a run out there. Carnation rlouoEr- BURNHAM HITCHINGS PIERSON CO. 1133 Broadway, Cor. 26th St., N. Y. Boston Branch: 8l9Tremont Building: Greenhouse Designers and Manufacturers American Carnation Society Exhibition Horticultural Hall. Boston I rWRfStPlMMMAN, \I0MCAPE G4RDENE* doc? \J(/nd/'ei -SO«*-' • --»*-' • :-»«-" • '-* ' (t GLENDALE 99 Bf & -w Variegate cl" Ola r n a t i o n 5 Markings similar to Mrs. G. M. Bradt. A very large flower on strong stems, extremely free and healthy. A non- W 1 burster. A fancy of the highest type. J Sample blooms expressed at $i.oo per dozen. All our carnations have been rather late this season as elsewhere- £ V That is the reason we have not been advertising " GLENDALE " as well as other varieties more extensively. ? • - I * i \ CARNATIONS • (Rooted Cuttings and Pot Plants.' | Lawson, Enchantress, Lady Bounti- ™ ful, White Lawson, Fred Burki, • Cardinal, Fiancee, and other stand- h ard varieties. Also the new scarlet 2 JOHN E. HAINES and the new V white MY MARYLAND. Send for T price list. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Rooted Cuttings $12.00 per 100: $100.00 per 1000. | Chicago Carnation Co.,Joliet, 111. Introducers | w ^ & n s ^^ pt Wayne ,nd =Ulllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllt'!)llllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllll||||||^ | "Craig's No Gold Brick" | S The Carnation Convent ion will now soon be on E and you can come and see | ROBERT CRAIG Rowing at I I THE COTTAGE GARDENS f • ^ Record of Returns for Carnation Blooms sold from our greenhouses A S from Sept. i , /goj to Jan. 1, IQ06. r E Robert Craig produced 26 6-10 cents per square foot of bench surface 5 1 (Rooted Cuttings) Alice Byron, Mrs. MeArtuur, Lady Harriett, Maud Dean, Marie Liger, Lavender Queen, Robt. Halliday, Col. Appleton, J. C. Salter, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. White Eaton, Chadwick, Convention Halt, yellow Chadwick, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Also a number of other stand- ard varieties. Send for list. Richmond Roses Better than the usual stock $1 5.00 per IOO. SAMUEL S, PENNOCK, The Wholesale Florist of PHILADELPHIA 2 1612-1618 LUDLOW ST. • 'A»»nr • -tr • .-»r i .-»* CARNATIONS All the Best Varieties J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. « Joliet III. RED SPORT Sold on its merits alone. Per 100 Per 1,000 RED SPORT . $5 00 $40.00 QUEEN LOUISE . 1.25 10.00 A. B. DAVIS & SON, Inc. PURCEl.LVILLE. VA. — Lieut. Pear, 233-10 20 1-2 15 6 10 9 2-10 Enchantress " Mrs. Patten Lady Bountiful " We shall keep open house as usual and "The latch string' -will be a ' hangin ' out." Cornea .d see Craig and tome other g >od things which we have up our s'eeve. The only place where the genuine Carnation Juice can be found. I C. W. WARD Queens, L. I. | ~ I Iimilllll Illlllllllllll IIINIIfllillllllllll Illlllllllllll CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS Per 100 Per 1,000 Fiancee $6 00.... $50 00 Cardinal 6 00 50 00 Patten 3 co 25 00 Enchantress. ... 2 50 25 00 Queen 2 00 15 00 Maceo 2 00 15 00 Lawson 2 00 15 00 Fair Maid 2 00 15 00 Challenger 2 00 15 00 Prosperity 2 00 15 00 0. WARBUBTON, Fall Rim, Mass. CARNATIONS H. A. Stevens Co. variety Variegated Lawson S now ready. Also Mrs. M. A. Patten, Pink Patten. Enchantress, Harry Fenn, Fair Maid, Boston Market, Lady Bountiful, T. W. Lawson. Send tor prices. HENRY A. STEVENS CO. East Street, Dedham Mass. NEW CARNATIONS ROBT. CRAIG, VICTORY JESSICA Immediate delivery. Price $12.00 per 100 $100.00 per 1000 CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES All the best of the year. If you have not received my list send for It. CHARLES H. TOTTY Madison, Bff. J. RICHMOND ROSE 2!+' in. $15.00 $120.00 KAISERIN " " 400 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.50 20.00 S E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NVACK, N. V. 92 HORTICULTURE January 27, 1906 •iK>'«-4» ft Aristocrat" Announcement. We herewith confirm the reports, so far as our purchasing the above carnation is concerned. We intend to disseminate same January ist, 1907. We do not think it necessary at this time to commence boasting of its good qualities and commercial value that has been proven and will be proven again to your satisfaction. We are now soliciting orders for January delivery and while we do not make a specialty of booking orders subject to cancellation we believe that to cancel is everyones right, if a variety does not live up to its reputation and we respect it if done right and honorably. Orders are already coming in heavily and we strongly advise you placing orders immediately as January bookings will soon be closed. "Aristocrat" is O. K. and you will not be able to help yourself from buying it later, so place order now as we shall not over book ourselves on it, as we must make good and that is one of our reasons for securing it. Color : brighter than Lawson, a little brighter shade. Calyx ; does not burst. Habit of growth ; taller than Enchantress, more wirey and more free. Produces cuttings freely which root easily. Has no disease of any des- cription. Si/.e, as large as Enchantress but form more perfect than any other carnation. Rooted Cuttings $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000; 5,000 $450.00; 10,000 $800.00. CHICAGO CARNATION CO., James Hartshorne, Mgr., Joliet III. ywwwwwwwwwwwvi Peremptory Sale of New and Choice Dahlia Roots The cream of the stock of the Atco Dahlia Farms embracing most ol the newer and more refined forms snch as Kriemhilde. etc. The 26 best varieties for cut flower purposes. Send for descriptive price list. &>r ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED, true stock, green- house grown, ready for delivery now. $4.50 per 1,000, $40.00 per 10,000. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK The nortTti PHILADELPHIA 1612-1618 Ludlow Street ROOTED CUTTINGS Get the Best Per 100 Per 1000 White Lawon $4.00 $30.00 Whitney 4.00 White Perfection, new 12.00 Enchantress 3.00 Fair Maid 2.co Lawson 2.00 Haines' New Red ■ . • 12.00 Cardinal, bes' scarlet of all 6.00 30.00 IOO.OO 25.00 15.00 15.00 100 00 50.00 Ilarlowarden, best crimson 2.00 Crusader, fine com- mercial red 2.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO Mrs. M. A. Patten, striped 2.50 G 1 e n d a 1 e , new im- proved variegated. • 12. co 100.00 Quality guaranteed. Send for prices on large lots; also complete list of Carnations, Hums and Roses JOLIET, ILL. kvwvwwvwvwwvvwvwwvwvwvvvwvvvvvvvwvvvvvvwvvw RED LAWSON The only red Carnation vou want. R, C, $4.00 per 100; unrooted, ¥2.00 per 100. MRS.W. T. OMWAKE. Sport, of Enchant- ress' improved Enchantress. 3 to 4 shades deeper. R- 0., $10.00 per luo: unrooted, $5.00 per 100.' CASH, PLEASE, HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. 600 AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES 3-year old, last summer's field-grown roses, now dormant stuck in root house. Will make from 3 to 5 flowering shoots. .$10.00 per hundred. If planted now will make excellent stork FOE EASTER TRADE. E. A. BUTLER & SON, Florists, 526 Main St., Niagara Falls, N. Y. Remit by check or money order. WALSH'S The sensational rose at the Temple and Regents Park Shows, London, England, May 29 and June 1, 1905. Awarded Gold Medals. Plants for forcing in pots. Prices on application, order now. "WEDDING BELLS" in pots, strong plants from open ground, extra fine; suitable for Easter sales. "FRAU KARL DRUSChKI," the new white rose, and " KILLARNEY." My stock of these is- large and of best quality. Excellent " ULRIGH BRUNNER " for forcing. All the leading Hybrid Perpetuals and Hybrid Teas. The new "Soleil d'Or," a grand forcing rose. Try it. Also Paeonies and Phlox. M. H. ROSE SPECIALIST WALSH WOODS HOLE, MASS- HORTICULTURE VOL, III JANUARY 27, 1900 NO. 4 Published Weekly by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART, EDITOR AND MANAGER subscription price One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies gi.oo 2.00 •°5 $ ADVERTISING RATES, NET Per Inch, 30 inches to page . . .90 Full Page 24-00 On Yearly Contract — 52 consecutive times — rer inch, .70. per page . 20. oo COPYRIGHT, 1906, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. 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 OF THIS ISSUE Page FRONTISPIECE — American Carnation Society Ex- hibition ACHIMENES— W. H. Waite— Illustrated 95 DRACAENAS— Jas. Stuart 95 NATURE'S TEACHINGS— Jas. Hutchinson 96 PRUNING ORNAMENTALS— R. S. Adams 96 DO VARIETIES DETERIORATE— W. R. Gilbert 97 LAELIO-CATTLEYA EROTION AND CATTLEYA LANCASTRIENSE— E. 0. Orpet 97 EDITORIAL 98 OUR COLORED SUPPLEMENTS 98 BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE— Illustrated 99 OBITUARY 99 AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY 100 President Peter Fisher' — Portrait 100 President Fisher's Address 100 Secretary's Report 102 Treasurer's Report 102 Carnation Breeding— Prot. H. E. Hall 102 The Carnation from a Retailer's Standpoint — Thos. F. Galvin 104 The Exhibition 104 The Banquet 104 CARNATION— ELSA STRUSS— Illustration 101 SOME NEW CARNATIONS— Illustrated 103 Page NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Washington State Horticultural Society 106 Lenox Horticultural Society 106 Society of American Florists 106 New Haven County Horticultural Society 106 Elberon Horticultural Society 106 Omaha Florist's Club 106 New Hampshire Horticultural Society 106 Club and Society Notes Ill NEW CARNATIONS OF H. WEBER & SON 107 SEED TRADE 108 Conrad Appel's Report 108 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Buffalo, Cincinnati, Louisville, Des Moines Holi- day Report 113 MISCELLANEOUS After Adjournment , 99 Wholesome Chestnuts 99 President Butterfield 99 They Made an Error 99 Personal 99 Catalogues Received 108 News Notes 113 Greenhouses Building and Projected 113 List of Patents 113 A Notable Philadelphia Event 113 Business Changes 113 LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. Y.— E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Ellicott St. CHICAGO, ILL.— E. W. D. Laufer, 2327 N. Leavitt St. CLEVELAND, O.— A. L. Hutchlns, 38 Plymouth St. CINCINNATI, O.— Frank W. Ball, 818 E. 3rd Street. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. Wiegand, 1610 N. Illi- nois St. LOUISVILLE, KY.-F, L. Schulz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. MONTREAL— William Cooper, 568 St Paul St. NEWPORT, R. I. — David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA. — George C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow St. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — Luther Monnette, 1100 Van Ness Av. WASHINGTON, D. C. — Z. D. Blacklstone, 14th and H Street?, N. W. 94 HORTICULTURE January 27, 1906 R. & J, FARQUHAR & CO, 6 and 7 South Market Street Boston, Mass. PALMS SPECIAL SURPLUS OFFER KENTIA BELMOREANA D07. ioo 1/2 inch Pots 4-5 leaves $2.00 $15.00 4 " " 5-6 " 4-5° 35-°° r " " 6-7 " at 1.00 each F.O. B. Boston, no charge for packing Cash with order or satisfactory references ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS At $5.00 per I0O0 Seeds. Reduced price on large quantities. Our wholesale price-list for Florists and Market-Gardeners is now ready for mailing, and will be sent free on application. It contains a full assortment oi the choicest seeds of the highest grade. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS CYCAS RLVOLUTA STEMS IKOTEENAPHISPUNK) A~\ THE ORIGINAL ANOGENtJINE r^^MV-NlCOTINtrUMKiANTl WIDELV IMITATED BUT NEVER EJJUAUO NIFOWaWMEFF DONT ACCEPT INFIRIOB IMITATIONS I PRICE 60S-PERB0X OF 12 SHE.ET5 *6 52 PE.RCASE OF TWELVE BOXES. W 12& 1 QUALITY m. * - SEND JTOB CATALOGUE. ARTHUR T. B0DD1NQT0N 34» W«»t 14th St., New Tork. J . M. Thorburn & Co. 36 Cortlandt St., New York rltlng advertisers, mention Hortlcnlture SEEDS* # Vegetable 0 and Flower £ Reliable and Tested. Catalogue Mailed Free ?WEEBER & DON \ Seed 1,4 CHAMBERS STREET # rierchants NEW YORK 4/% v*/v*. "*-■*-"% MICHELLS New Crop Flower Seeds NOW READY FOR DELIVERY Asparagus, Plumosus Nanus, green house giown seed, strictly hesh, per too seeds, 6oc; per looo seeds, $5.00 Asparagus, Sprengerii, per roo seed-, 15c; per iooo seeds, 75c Tr. Pkt. Oz. Alyssum, Little Gem $0.10 $0.35 Aster, Quee of Market, dark blue, light blue, pink, scarlet, white .nd mixed each 20 .60 Calendula, Grand flora 10 .15 Candytuft, Empress. 10 .25 Impatiens, Sultani. 3° Lobelia, Crystal Palace Com- pacta 3° '-50 Lobelia, Crystal Palace Spe- ciosa 2° 6° Maurandia, Barcl.yana 20 1.25 I Maurandia, Mixrd 20 1.25 Moon Flower '5 -50 Petu- ia, Grandiflora Fringed,' .50 Petunia Dwarf Inimitable- . . .50 fhlnx Drummondii, Dwarf Mixed Salvia, Bonfire (Cl-ra Bed- man).- ■ Salvia Splendens Smilax (per % lb., 80c) Thunbergia. Mixed Verbena Mammoth Fancy Strain, blue pink, scarlet, striped, while and mixed, ea. Send for Wholesale Catalogue, and " Order Sheet" now- ready 'NICOTINE MFG.Ca ST. lOVlS. MO) BULBS HORSESHOE and PLANTS Ralph M. Ward & Co. 2 West Broadwav, New York. TH 0 MS ON S' MANURE For Vine and Chrysanthemum Seeds. Bulbs, Fertilizers and Horticultural Sundries. WN1. ELLIOTT & SONS. 201 Fulton Street, - - New York Telephone. 3427 Cortlandt. Rawson's Flower Market Stocks Our own strain grown especially for us. 35 to go** double flowers : Pure White %oz. .75. r oz $5 °° Other colors " 60 ' 4-°° W. RAWSON & CO., Seedsmen 13 Faneuil Hall Sq.. Boston, Mass. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. GLADIOLI Forcing Varieties FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT JAPAN LILIES SEEDS FOR FLORISTS Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Seeds and Agricultural Hardware 47 54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS. .40 .15 ■ 3° x.50 Handy HENRY F. MICHEIL CO. Flower Seed Specialists 1018 Market St., Philadelphia. Pa. THOS. J.CREY& CO. HIGH GRADE FORCING BULBS Agricultural Implements SEEDS 32 SO. flARKET ST., BOSTON vSweet Pea Christmas Pink and White $ .25 $2.00 Pure White -25 2.00 George C. Watson SEEDSMAN 1614 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia jry Other varieties 'of Sweet Peas at usual market prices. Seeds. Bulbs and Fertilizers BURNETT BROS. 101 West Street Opposite Central R.Rd. Ferry, Liberty and West Streets NEW YORK MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA, ALASKA, BOHEMIA MUSHROOM = SPAWN = 3 Fresh Spawn Always on hand. " WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO. nil CHEMICAL BLOG. ST. LOUIS.JjIO. 40,000 Large 4-Year Old Barr's Mammoth Asparagus Roots, "suitable for forcing or for outdoor planting where It is desirable to cut the first season. Prim SI.25 per IOO; $6.90 per 1,000; or Price * 1 •"2^o0O (0'r $ ,[,0.00 Order at once; ground must be cleared. Address W .F. ALLEN. Salisbury, Nld. Lilies, Japanese Plants bambcmTstakes SUZUKT& HDA 31 Barclay Street, New York HELLERS MICE PROOF SEED CASES. SEND FOR CIRCULARS Heller&Co. MONTCLAIR, N.J. H0R1GUM KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE X' HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS. ™r^-« SOLD BY SEED DEALERS Or AMERICA January 27, 1906 HORTICULTURE 95 Achimenes When properly treated the achimenes make showy specimens for the greenhouse or conservatory. They may either be grown in pots, pans, or baskets. The accompanying illustration is a basket, the plants being allowed to grow naturally. The achimenes belongs to the natural order of Gesneracese and is allied to the gloxinia. The tubers should be started in a brisk bottom heat, a stove house suiting them well until they commence to flower, when if moved to a cool greenhouse they will continue to blossom for several months. In starting old plants they should be shaken out of the old compost and the tubers placed in flats of light, sandy soil. They should be watered sparingly at first until growth appears when a greater quantity may be given. To secure a succession of flowers it is well to start them in batches from January until March. After the young growths have reached the length of an inch or so they should be potted into their flowering pots or baskets, several being put in one poi : say, seven tubers to a six-inch pot, increasing the number accord- ing to the size of the pot or basket used. A good fibrous loam with a liberal mixture of leafmold and sand and a little decayed manure is a good compost. The pots or baskets should be placed as near to the glass as possible to get the best growth taking care to shade them from bright sunshine. After flowering commences they may be fed occasion- ally with liquid manure. If grown in a dry atmos- phere they are liable to be attacked with thrips and red spicier and they should have occasional syringing to prevent these pests from getting a hold. After the plants have dime flowering they should be placed in a light airy place and dried off gradually until the shoots are thoroughly ripened when these may be cut off and the pots containing the tubers placed on their sides and laid away somewhere where the temperature will not fall below 50 degrees F. No water should be given them all the time they are resting. There are many good varieties of achimenes and sev- eral varieties grown together in one basket, taking care to have the different colors blending, make very showy specimens and are usually much admired. Dracaenas Having read Mr. Mcintosh's article in Horticul- ture, Jan. 6th, on the above subject, I would like to make a few remarks regarding my experience with dracamas. With reference to the superior qualities of Dracaena Lord Wolesley over D. terminalis for the private gar- dener or for exhibition purposes there can be little doubt, but florists as a rule still hang to the old variety and the reason they advance is that D. terminalis will stand more rough usage than the newer variety on account of its being tougher in the leaf tissue. As to the propagation of dracaenas; while the root and stem cutting method is the best for increasing stock or if only small plants are wanted, yet for 6 to 8 in. pots such as florists use generally I am certain that mossing, or placing pots on the top of old plants, is still the better method for getting good exhibition specimens, especially with large-leaved varieties, such as D. Youngii, Baptistii, Andersonii, Shephardii, etc. To cut off the tops of such varieties and insert in a cutting pot means a great check and being checked at this stage causes the young plants to make small leaves when they begin to grow after rooting, a con- dition which all good growers try to avoid. Even after the roots are through the moss or first pot another larger pot should be put on with a mixture of soil such as the plants are to be grown on in; then when the roots are well through this the old plants should grad- ually be dried off for a couple of weeks when the tops may be cut off without any fear of a check. This may appear to be a somewhat slow process, but when we consider that a good-sized specimen can be started in this way, it can readily be seen what a handicap there is on the cutting plan. Mr. Mcintosh recommends copious syringing of dracaenas, whereas the best specimens the writer has grown were set apart specially by themselves to be out of the way of the syringing, because in my opinion too much water lodges at the base of the petiole, causing the plants in time to lose their bottom leaves. For exhibi- tion plants I would recommend wiping over with a sponge once a month, and keeping plenty of moisture around the plants. If any syringing is done I think it should be a very light spraying, using as little water as possible so that it dues not run down and find lodge- ment at the base of the leaves. 96 HORTICULTURE January 27, 1906 Nature's Teaching The question whether nature is the best tutor in Hor- ticulture is receiving some attention from horticulturists in Europe. Do cacti demand the dry arid atmosphere such as they are subjected to in their Mexican home for a good part of the year, or would they thrive in a moist genial atmosphere, such as most plants love ? We have had considerable difficulty trying to grow certain species of cactus in a house especially built for them, where nearly as possible nature's example was followed and have been surprised and somewhat mortified to see in the window of an ordinary dwelling house the same species in splendid health. The lady whose property and charge they were, when questioned regarding their treatment, could only say that they received no partic- ular attention and were watered perhaps every day summer and winter. The question which occurs to us is : Do these plants really need the condition found in nature? At the present time certain orchidists in England have got ahead of their brethren and are demonstrating that al- though the majority of orchids have pseudo-bulbs that must not be taken as an indication that the plants must have a period of rest, which generally means a shriv- elling of the pseudo-bulb and consequently a loss of vigor to the plant. "Keep them going" is the motto of this school who also claim that odontoglossums are more healthy if given a warmer winter treatment than is generally considered necessary or advisable. Hybridization it is claimed has taught the observant cultivator that a seedling was more vigorous and de- veloped quicker under moister and warmer conditions than was considered good for its parents. Whether these conditions in winter would help odontoglossums to stand the American summer better is debatable. Odontoglossums do not like anything approaching a dry atmosphere and should not be allowed to become very dry at the roots. A dry atmosphere is conducive to thrips which is one of the worst insect pests the orchid grower can be troubled with. The writer has had the charge of a collection of or- chids grown for botanical purposes with most of which very little and in many cases no data as to the natural conditions under which they are found, is furnished and, as they are indescribed species, no data is obtain- able. After a good deal of experimental treatment I have demonstrated to my own satisfaction that a relative humidity of from 70- — 80 degrees at all seasons is de- sirable and that even when a plant is not actually growing these conditions are helpful except in the case of a few deeidious kinds such as ealanthes, liparis, etc. Moisture and warmth do not as a rule cause the plants to make premature growth. In some cases the period of rest is short, but as a rule most growth com- mences in the lengthening of the days of February and March, a fact which is somewhat remarkable in a house containing five hundred or more species from all parts of the world. The old idea of punishing an orchid to induce flowers has become old-fashioned and is little practised. It was thought that Odontoglossnm citrosmum would not de- velop flowers unless water was withheld from the time the young growth appeared until the flower spike was fairly on the way. It has been found that this is im- posing a task upon the plant which is altogether un- necessarv. It was claimed that unless dendrobiums were kept cool and dry in winter the flower buds would not de- velop. Eipening of the pseudo-bulb is necessary but sufficient light can be given for the purpose and the proper percentage of moisture maintained to prevent shrivelling without injury to the flowers. Atmospheric moisture is of far greater importance than temperature, especially during the American winter, when a large amount of fire heat is necessary. North Boston, Mass. Pruning Ornamentals In pruning ornamental shrubs there are only two or three things to bear in mind. First, the time of prun- ing depends on the wood upon which the flowers are borne. Most early bloomers have their buds well de- veloped before winter sets in and so when they blossom in the spring the flowers are carried upon the mature wood of a year or more's growth. Therefore if this class of plants is pruned in the winter it will mean a sacrifice of all or at least a large part of the bloom for the ensuing year. The only way is to postpone pruning until after blossoming. But the shrubs that bear their flowers on the new wood formed the same year, summer or fall flowering plants as a rule, can be pruned at any time during the winter with no danger of destroying the crop. The aim of pruning is to supply young, healthy, vig- orous bearing shoots in abundance, and to develop a beautiful shrub. To accomplish this the old and dead wood is cut out, and that which is left if it tends to grow rankly is slightly shortened in to introduce a bushy habit of growth. Study the natural habit of the plant and aim to follow it as far as possible. Above all do not shear it off evenly all around into cone shapes, round tops, or other symmetrical forms, unless it is part of the landscape scheme. A rightly pruned shrub requires little attention; shortening in the new wood, summer pinching of ex- cessive growths, and thinning the centre is practically the whole story. After winter is over, but before the buds swell; the rose bushes must be attended to. Cut back strong shoots less than weak ones, for severe pruning invigor- ates and this will give the less progressive a chance to catch up. All must be cut back to five or six buds, the dead wood removed, and the head kept open. In the case of trees pruning is much more important than it is usually credited with. While May is the best month for this work, any time after the leaves are out will do. This is better than winter pruning as the wounds heal Over much more quickly. Young trees need to be trained from the start. When first set out they should be cut back to nine or ten feet for a tree with a two and one-half inch trunk. Espe- cially is this true of the elm, maple, oak, and loose ir- regular headed trees in general. It does not apply to firs and the like, whose chief beauty is in their sturdy uprightness. Take the maple for example. To get a round symmetrical head it is necessary to keep the leader cut back. This induces the branches to strive for that position and as they get the nourishment formerly going to the leader the tree gradually assumes a handsome oval shape, instead of the long, lank, un- gainly appearance it would otherwise have had, a sight January 27, 1906 HORTICULTURE 97 altogether too common in neglected trees set out along roads and in parks. Cross branches, superfluous limbs, and all unnecessary wood whether limb, branch, or twig must be cut out to prevent retardation of the desirable parts. Old trees cannot be cut into in too wholesale a man- ner, [f a lot of pruning is needed it is much better to do a little each year for several years rather than do a lot at once. As a ride two or three medium-sized branches is enough to cut off at once. More than this unbalances the relation between the roots and foliage and causes the formation of water sprouts, suckers, and sometimes reduces the foliage so much that the tree lacks the ability to draw up the sap. But all crossing, interfering, dead or dying branches, lateral trunk shoots, dead stumps and the like, should be removed. In removing large limbs saw close to the trunk with a cut nearly parallel to it. This will heal over quicker, notwithstanding the larger area, than one made at right angles to the limb. Avoid sawing so far from the trunk that a stump is left. Not only is it unsightly, but it is a danger point for infection. All large. wounds should be covered with zinc, tin, or preferably painted witli coal tar. a by-product of gas works, or a coat of lead paint. Cavities or old wounds which are not healing properly should he opened and iiit smoothly back to sound wood, removing all decay- ing matter, and then repainted. Deep cavities should be filled with cement or a painted plug. The paint keeps out the spores of disease and protects from in- sect attacks. I lollow j ri-es cannot he remedied. 9-i Do Varieties Deteriorate ? This is one of the oldest of garden questions. From the days of Plim Secundus and Virgil, at an} rate, this problem lias exercised the minds of breeders and cultivators in both hemispheres, and so far as ac- tual proof goes we seem as far from a satisfactory an- swer as ever. At present the genera] belief is that seedling varieties of the best do deteriorate or wear out sooner or later, as propagated or increased by vegeta- tive methods. In other words, any plants that are in- creased by division, including grafting and budding, layers or cuttings, or by dividing offsets or tubers, etc., eventually fail, and must be replaced by new selections raised from seeds. This much is believed by the ma- jority, but, on the other hand, a minority persists in maintaining, on the contrary, that varieties of fruit, vegetables and flowers do not deteriorate or wear out, unless they are neglected or become superseded by new kinds, or it may be by old kinds to which new names arc affixed from time to time. Tn the case of the potato especially, deterioration may follow on bad soils, or when had methods of cultivation are adopted, such as planting too thickly together, the use of too much manure, the growth of the same variety too long on the same soil, especially if ii lie originally unsuitable, or by the continual use of small and otherwise inferior I iiIht- as "sets" for planting. If it he true that select- ing the finest of >fri\ leads to a marked improvement in the succeeding crop, it would not In' unreasonable to infer that the worst of seeds would produce an oppo- site result. As a matter of fact this much is known fo be true, and there can be but little doubt that the potato has suffered from the practice of selling or eating the "ware" or best potatoes, and reserving the smallest or worst produce for "sets" year after year. These methods may not be those practised today by the best growers, but they have long been the rule with small cultivators, and in cases where the soil was also unsuit- able the results have been disastrous in the extreme. That deterioration comes to all varieties and is in some eases attributed to old age. The argument is that when a plant or tree is increased any other way than by seeds, there is no new life, the offspring being merely a "chip of the same block," so to say. Thus, a potato set or tuber is not a new plant, but merely a small portion of the original variety. Hence it has been inferred that when any particular variety fails from senility or old age all its descendants fail, or should fail at same time. The common Lombardy poplar has been cited as an instance of this universal failure taking place all o vet- Europe and elsewhere. It is simply a male variety, and has constantly been increased from cuttings or layers, that is to say. from detached bits of the parent t ree or its descendants. If it is true this tree is failing in health and vigor everywhere alike, it certainly looks as if there is some- thing more than mere coincidence or conjecture in the mailer. A similar thing has occurred in the case of hardy bamboos in British gardens. Several kinds have flowered and died within the past three years, and it has been argued that the reason of their blooming and dving "simultaneously was due to their having been division- oil' what originally was one solitary individual plant. In both cases so little is known either his- torically, or physiologically, of the poplar and the bam- boo alluded to, that no rule or law can be adduced from their behavior under cultivation. After all, the main question as to whether varieties wear out or die out altogether does not so much matter to practical breeders and cultivators, since so soon as their produce falls below a profitable standard they will be supplanted by other and newer kinds. Indeed there are many instances of new introductions and the booming thereof having actually led to the neglect and abandonment of older kinds. The race for novelty is so great that the main question of well-tried quality and productiveness is now and then forgotten in the chase. Laelio Cattleya Erotion and Cattleya x Lancastriense In last week's issue of Horticulture the descriptions id' the above two new orchids were unfortunately trans- posed, ami. as their registration correctly is a matter of importance, the writer wishes to make the correction himself and publicly for the error began with him by incorrectly labelling tin1 photographs sent. Properly the record should read for Laelio-Cattleya x Erotion = Cattleya Walkeriana x Laelia glauca and for Cattleya x Lancastriense = C. labiata x C. velutina. The above is respectfully submitted to editor and readers of Horticulture. 98 riORTI CULTU RE January 27, 190G horticulture: AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager. Our readers are cordially invited to Address s,.n,] questions upon which informa- inquiries t i <>n is sought and we shall be glad to to our office refer such to competent correspondents for investigation and answer. Our corps of correspondents is large and among them are those well able to reply to inquiries on any subject con- cerning the regular practice of horticulture. Several writers for Horticulture have complained of the num- ber of direct inquiries • thai are sent to them by our readers ami that the demand made upon their time in replying courteously to these letters is a serious bur- den. We would respectfully ask our readers to do us the Eavor to forward such inquiries to the office of the paper in all cases. They will have prompt attention and all our readers will get the benefit of the informa- tion elicited, as they should. It is a grievous thin"' to purchase a Hasty novelty in g I faith and after having conclusions grown it to find it worthless. To and cold facts this extent we agree with Mr. Fisher in his remarks before the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston. We dislike to believe, bowever, that wilful deceptions arc so frequent as he seems to think. We are all human and it is a natural trait to see in our own product, whether plants or chil- dren, a superiority to which all others are blind. Hence exaggerations which in the cold light of later tests prove to have been practical misrepresentations which their author may deeply regret while his conscience ma\ yei hold him blameless. Unquestionably "Facts are chiels. that wanna ding. An" downa be disputed." but the apparent facts of today are sometimes the falla- of tomorrow and thus it will always be so long as men are human. On the other hand, how apt we are. almost unconsciously at times, to color our conception of a novelty with our estimate of its owner, as though our like or dislike of the man could affect the desirability of his goods. It becomes eas\ to suspect faults in these against whom we fee] the prejudice of race, environ- ment or business rivalry and equally easy to find superior excellence where the interests of a friend are concerned; The prize schedule of t he Massa- The new chusetts Horticultural Society, schedule of the just received, shows a refreshing Mass. Horticultural departure from the somewhat Society antiquated methods and obsolete lists which have so long inter- fered with the management of the exhibitions of this greal society on modern lines. The changes are not ton radical and, it is to be presumed, are hut the pre- cursors of further movement in the same direction as fast as their efficacy is demonstrated. To so conduct horticultural exhibitions that rivalries on technical points shall he encouraged and competing experts put on their mettle and at the same time bring out the desired artistic expression and spectacular effect which will ensure public support and remunerative results is a problem the magnitude of which i.- fully appreciated only by those on whom the responsibility of its solution has been placed. Because' the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society is wealthy and is not obliged to depend on the exhibition receipts for the wherewithal needed to pay the prizes is no reason why "safe and sane" busi- ness methods should not prevail in the management of these affairs. There are abundant ways in which the objects of the society as set forth in its articles of incor- poration— "for the purpose of encouraging and improv- ing the science and practice of horticulture, and pro- moting the amelioration of various species of trees, fruits, plants, and vegetables, and the introduction of new species and varieties" — may be better promoted, than by the distribution of hundreds of dollars annu- ally in prizes which neither demonstrate or advance the science of horticulture nor bring out anything that the public care to spend a penny to see. The society i- to he congratulated on the onward step now made. Our Colored Supplements The beautiful colored supplements sent out with our issues of December Id and January 20 have 1 n so well received by our subscribers that we have made arrange- ment.- for a regular series of these plates to he issued about twice a month. Although this involves a very material addition l<> the cost of publication it is not our purpose to make an\ advance in subscription <>r adver- tising rates. We would, however, call upon our readers to recognize our enterprise by promptly sending in their dollar for the coming year's subscription, to ask their friends to do the same, to make use of our columns when they have anything to sell and to patronizi c advertisers at all times when they need anything offered in our advertising columns. With this sort of encour- agement forthcoming we shall not hesitate to add other new feature- as fast as the support given us warrants it. The next colored plate will he a croup of new varieties of tuberous begonia. As the edition will he limited. non-subscribers should -end in their names at once with $l.oi) I'm' the year's subscription. January 27, 190G horticulture; 99 AFTER ADJOURNMENT. The Brooklyn Eagle of Jan. 17 has a yarn about an emerald green carna- tion which a florist in Far Rockaway Las "succeeded in cultivating." We supposed that all newspapers of any intelligence had "gotten on" to this humbug. The carnation society might do worse than to officially re- cord its condemnation of this atrocious annually-recurring libel on the flower to the interests of which their organ- ization is consecrated. The F. R. Pierson Company has adopted a plan for labelling each bench of carnations which is worthy of being copied by large establish- ments generally where an entire bench or more is given to a single variety. The wooden cross-bars to which the wires are attached at the end of each bench are painted a dark green and the name of the variety is inscribed thereon in gold letters by a handy em- ploye. It is a great convenience for visitors and saves the answering of in- numerable questions as well. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE. This illustration shows an average plant as grown for the Christmas trade, in a six-inch pot by Samuel Murray. Kansas City. Mo. Mr. Mur- ray found a prodigious demand for WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. Sow lettuce for early use. Sow lobelia, forget-me-not, myosotis and petunia for pot plants. Keep on propagating until you are satisfied you have rooted a sufficient number of everything needed, but make sure; faulty guesses are poor consolers. Get your melon frames in serviceable shape to be ready for immediate use when needed. Paint sashes and all woodwork. Make all the stakes that may be required during the year; tie them up in bundles, each size in a separate bundle. If you haven't already given your men a holiday, tell them now they can have one. if not more. They will come back feeling good, and you will feel better, too. Don't try to rush tulips: if you d i you will have but little for your trouble. In packing, don't lie deceived by the weather: rather aim at cheating the weather that may be. than taking any stock in the weather that is. Now is a good time to wash fruit and other trees with limoid for San Jose scale. The preparation can be bought ready mixed, but it is better if applied hot. On all likely days give air to every- thing in frames out doors, and if the weather permits, remove all decayed leaves and vegetable matter from the living. It is thought better not to prune maple trees in winter. Prune all flowering shrubs, but don't shear their tops to make them look like umbrellas; better just cut away the wood that is weak and not re- quired, and leave the wood that will flower. That is the legitimate intention in pruning, but alas! what do we often see! these at the holidays. At the Kansas City Flower Show he staged a splendid cxhiliii cif specimen Lorraines, giving evidence of high professional skill. The group was one of the notable fea- tures of the show. PRESIDENT BUTTERFIELD. Much as Rhode Island loves Massa- chusetts, it is doubtful if the love is ardent enough to ungrudgingly allow Massachusetts to entice her educa- tors away from her. However, be that as it may. President Kenyon L. But- terfield of the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts has been elected president of the Massa- chusetts College of Agriculture at Am- herst. Mr. Butterfield during the time he has been at the head of the college at Kingston impressed those most in- terested as a man exceedingly well fit- ted for the position, and though they are pleased that he sees in the change prospects' of more extended usefulness and a wider scope for his recognized abilities, they nevertheless feel that the agricultural interests of the State would be greatly benefited by his re- maining in the State, and for that rea- son, as well as other personal reasons, much regret is expressed at his de- cision to become president of the Mas- sachusetts College. But Rhode Island's loss is Massachusetts' gain. THEY MADE AN ERROR. Certain recent publications have re- ported a case of bankruptcy as being that of L. Menand, the Menand florist. This, we are informed, is an error. The bankruptcy proceeding mentioned was taken by H. L. Menand. who was recently engaged in the florist supply business on William street, in the city of Albany. Mr. L. Menand is a citizen of con- siderable means, and has been engaged in a lucrative business for a great many years, and is far from being in the position of a bankrupt. OBITUARY. William North Shedaker, son of the Hon. B. D. Shedaker, Edgewater Park. N. J., the well known asparagus grower, died on the 17th inst. We are indebted to Howard Earl, manager for W. Atlee Burpee & Co., for the following note on the late Paynter Frame who passed away at his home Harbeson, Del., on the 18th inst, aged 80 years. "The Hon. Paynter Frame was one of Delaware's leading citizens and was an active figure in the politics of that state for over 50 years, serving three terms in the state legislature, and was widely known as the king of water melon growers. .Mammoth Ironclad, Fordhook Early, Mammoth Santiago, and The Dela- ware, were among the varieties raised bj him and introduced by Burpee. He also raised Burpee's Melrose and Golden Eagle musk melons. Mr. Frame was one of the most conscientious of men and was possessed of very pleasing manners. If I were not so busy today 1 could tell you a whole lot more about this grand old man." The death of Joseph A. Budlong on Sunday morning, January 14, removes from the horticultural arena a figure that has been identified with its in- terests for many years and has con- tributed largely to its development in the west. Mr. Budlong was born in Cranston, R. I.. March 17. 1841, and on Febru- ary 1. 1866. was married to Miss Teresa Smith of Brooklyn, N. Y., who with two children, Albert H. and Mrs. Phil Schupp, survives him. Mr. Budlong was a New Englander of the old school, genial, resourceful, kind-hearted, upright in all his deal- ings. His devotion to his childhood's home was shown in his annual pil- grimage thereto on his bicycle each summer, a distance of 1,150 miles. It was while riding his wheel at the corner of Foster and Robie streets on Saturday. January 13, that he met with the accident that caused his death. In early life he was engaged in the market gardening and pickle business with his brother Lyman A., but some, twenty years ago he entered into the growing of cut flowers, and the large Lnge of glass covering an entire re and the wholesale store in the downtown district testify to his suc- cess. He retired Erom active business life a few years ago. since which time the greenhouses have been in charge of his son and the store in charge of his son-in-law. The business will be ontinued by the estate. We hope our readers will, as far as possible, buy everything they need from Horticulture's Advertisers. PERSONAL. Jno. Melntyre, late with H. H. Battles, Philadelphia, is now with J. J. Habermehl's Sons at the Bellevue- Strafford. Cards are out announcing the mar- riage of Robert Halliday of Baltimore to Alverda Mary Easter, on January 24. The happy couple will be "at home" after February 25th, at 1624 Bolton street. 100 HORTICULTURE January 20, 1906 AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Story of the Boston Meeting. An Unprecedented Exhibition. Glorious Weather. Record Breaking Attendance. Should the American Carnation So- ciety exist for a hundred years to come — and we have no doubt it will— it is highly improbable that they will ever in the whole course of that time open a January meeting with such glorious weather as Boston handed out to her honored visitors on Wednesday, Jan. 24, the opening day of the fifteenth annual convention of the American Carnation Society. The attendance was remarkable in the great extent of terri- tory represented and the prominence in the carnation arena of the individu- als. Very few of the names prominent east of the Rocky Mountains were missing from the list of those in at- tendance. The same may be said of the varieties of carnations staged; few varieties recently heard of or aspirants for position were missing from the tables. The only serious absence was in the case of the varieties associated with the name of H. Weber & Sons, Oakland. Md. Through some inexplic- able influence — possibly due indirectly to the warm weather at the time of starting— Mr. Weber's flowers, regard- less of variety, were found, when the crates were opened, to have gone to sleep. Not a solitary flower was left. Much sympathy was expressed on all sides for Mr. Weber in this great mis- fortune. The forenoon was spent in the work of staging, and it wis well along after noon when the army of men had com- pleted this duty and everything was in order for the judges' attention. A brief meeting was called, and it being learned that Mr. Rudd would not be present, William Weber was appointed a judge to serve in his place. Messrs. J. A. Valentine of Denver; Eugene Dailledouze of Brooklyn; and W. J. Palmer of Buffalo, were appointed ad- ditional judges. These gentlemen, with Messrs. William Scott and William Nicholson, previously announced, made up a good board of six, and when the evening session was called to order, their complete report, as it appears herewith, was on the secretary's desk ready for presentation to the Society. The formal opening of the conven- tion took place at S p. m., Wednesday, Jan. 24. The lecture hall was well filled with an audience that nearly filled the spacious room. President James Wheeler of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, called the meeting to order, and after a few words of welcome on behalf of the club, introduced the mayor of Boston, Hon. John F. Fitzgerald, who made a most interesting and felicitous address on behalf of Boston. He told of the pride of the city in its Public Gardens and of the encouragement given to the public school pupils in the develop- ment of a taste for horticulture. He enumerated some of the men who have done so much to give Boston its horti- cultural prominence and the institu- tions that they have founded, and claimed that everything good in the country at large owed something to the inspiration of Boston achievement. In presenting the visitors with the freedom of the city, he advised faceti- ously that a lookout be kept for the efficient district attorney, but thought no trouble would ensue if normal decorum be observed. His closing ref- erence to Boston's rich historic asso- ciations and interesting landmarks was received with enthusiastic applause. E. G. Hill responded in his usual happy vein, on behalf of the Carnation Society. He noted the great advance in carnation culture since the last meeting in Boston, eleven years ago. He congratulated the city, and admit- ted all that the mayor had said to be true, but submitted that Indianapolis was becoming a dangerous rival for Boston. Secretary W. P. Rich spoke a President Peter Fisher. few words of welcome on behalf of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, and C. W. Ward made -a reply, saying that "Boston never does things by halves, neither does the Carnation So- ciety, neither does the Horticultural Society," and expressing his own at- tachment and the debt of gratitude he owed the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. The president of the American Car- nation Society, Mr. Peter Fisher, was then introduced, and received an en- thusiastic welcome. After a few in- troductory words of greeting, he pro- ceeded to read his formal address, which was as follows: PRESIDENT FISHER'S ADDRESS. Ladies, Gentlemen and Members of the American Carnation Society: For the second time in its history, and after a lapse of eleven years, th? American Carnation Society again convenes in the city of Boston. The avowed purpose of the organi- zation at its inception was "The Ad- vancement of the Carnation." Look- ing backward for a moment and draw- ing a comparison between the carna- tion as grown eleven years ago and that of today, no one will deny for a moment that the trend of improve- ment has been steadily onward and upward until the carnation as a com- mercial commodity ranks second to none, owing largely to its increased size, long keeping qualities and the beautiful and varied tints of new col- ors constantly appearing — this last by no means the least, as it keeps it out of a rut, and the purchasing pub- lic in this progressive age are ever looking for something new. For this advance we are indebted to a better knowledge as to cultural require- ments obtained largely from the many excellent papers read at our annual meetings by growers, professors, wholesalers and retailers, and the free discussions on the science which bring out many points of value and interest, not only to the general grower, but also to those engaged in the cross-breeding and production of new varieties, whose first step if they would be successful must be: Bring your plants up to the highest state of cultural excellence, then it is simply summed up in one word — "Selection" all the time. Prices for strictly high-grade varieties have in some in- stances kept pace with the best roses, with the single exception of the American Beauty, and I venture to predict that a carnation will yet be produced, the pioneer of a strictly fancy strain in varied colors, that will even rival that popular rose in size and price. Perhaps in our haste for size we sometimes loose sight of the fact that carnations are in three distinct class- es— first, strictly fancy high-grade, producing comparatively few but first- quality blooms; second, the commer- cial class, producing abundantly blooms of varied color but smaller in size: and third, those exactly interme- diate. Most of our popular sorts of today belong to this latter class, pro- ducing freely high-grade blooms that ought, in my opinion, to bring a bet- ter average price at wholesale than they do at present. The country florist who retails the smaller commercial varieties at 50 to 75 cents per dozen would do well to grow also some of the better grade varieties. Show his customers the difference and by degrees educate them to buying the better sorts at from $1 to $2 per dozen, they would in the end prove more satisfactory to the purchaser, and the florist would derive more pleasure and profit from handling this grade of flowers. Intro- ducers of new varieties would do well January 27, 1906 H ORTI CULTU RE 101 Elsa Struss, Winner uf Lawson Gold Medal. to state distinctly to which of the foregoing classes their novelty he- longs; also giving to the purchaser information on printed circulars with each shipment, details as to tempera- ture, soil, etc., to assist him in its suc- cessful cultivation. Phenomenal varieties rarely appear and, where they do, our attention ought to be directed to the discovery of cultural methods whereby their vigor and usefulness may be pre- served instead of constantly running after new and untried sorts, so many times to our sorrow. The conduct of originators who, af- ter devoting much space and years to testing a new variety, finally adver- tising, and booking numerous orders representing thousands of dollars, find on the eve of dissemination that it has developed some trait rendering it undesirable as an acquisition and then withdraw it. is to be very highly commended, and I am glad to note that their number is increasing. This is a step in the right direction; we need more men of this class. The most serious menace to the usefulness and progress of our so- ciety, in my opinion, lies in the stag- ing at our exhibitions of varieties that have little or no commercial value. What is good for the advancement of, or hurtful to this society as a body, must act in like manner to every member as individuals. The present date of our meeting (the last week in January) is. to my mind, just about the right time to exhibit new sorts, as they are certain during the dull short days of winter to develop any bad traits they may- possess. It is easy to place on the exhibition table a variety, to all ap- pearances almost faultless, which the exhibitor well knows will not stand inspection in his greenhouses at this season of the year. The judges must score on this exhibit according to the scale of points adopted by this so- ciety. It may score very high, so that it is awarded the trophy we all covet, viz., the gold medal. The prize list is published in the weekly papers, and the trade in general misled. This prize-taker is extensively advertised and thousands of dollars' worth of cuttings sold. A wrong has been com- mitted, and that upon many who can ill afford the loss, not only in cash paid out. but much valuable time, and invariably the best bench space wast- ed, which must be added to the first ( nst. and yet our judges did their duty well. (They invariably do; they would not be human did they not make an occasional mistake, but it seldom occurs.) Who was to blame? The extremely charitable will say "a lack of good judgment" — or was it the "honor of the man." I hope be- fore this meeting adjourns that this society will go on record as denounc- ing anyone who through misrepresen- tation or concealment of defects dis- seminates to the trade worthless new carnations. What we need in the future is dis- seminators with a sense of honor so fine that they will not hesitate to place alongside their product to be measured by its requirements the golden rule, and as they hear the "whatsoever ye would" ring in their ears will not thrust it aside, as I fear is sometimes done, saying "this does not include me." We would then see less pointing of the "finger of scorn" at the awards of our society; its in- dorsement would mean what it should, and was intended to be — a guarantee of excellence. A feeling of confidence would be a natural result amongst the trade, and the American Carnation Society would receive an irresistible impetus toward grander and nobler work in its mission for the advance- ment of the carnation. The new set of by-laws for this so- ciety will be submitted at this meet- ing for your consideration and ac- ceptance. I trust members will make it a point to attend all the sessions and by their presence and counsel help to make them what they are de- signed to be, mutually helpful. Boston and vicinity has left "the latch string out" during your sojourn amongst us and we shall endeavor to make your stay pleasant and profitable. 102 H O RT1 CULTURE January 1906 The next in order were the reports of secretary and treasurer, presented respectively by Secretary Herr and Treasurer Dorner. The reports follow: Cash from special premiums. Cash from checks returned.. 77.50 10.50 Total $1449.97 Permanent Fund $1996.21 SECRETARY'S REPORT. Mr. President, Ladies and Gentle- men of the American Carnation Society: The report of the last annual meet- ing, a preliminary premium list and a copy of the by-laws as drawn up by your Executive Committee, were mailed as issued during the past year. Any paid-up member who did not re- ceive all of these should write to the Secretary at once and see that their name and address get properly en- tered. Our annual report is an important part of our work, and our discussions are important and interesting enough to be reported correctly, an impossi- bility with a new stenographer each meeting. What we need is a stenog- rapher who will be with us year after year, who will learn to know us, learn to know the importance of a word missed in the middle of a discussion. We now pay over $200 each year for our report; why not pay a little more and have it twice as good? The attention of the members has been called in the premium list to the vearly expenses of the Society, almost one thousand dollars per year: listen carefullly to the report of your Treas- urer and you will see how much of this money has to be made up aside from the annual membership dues. The only available way to make this money is by advertising in the premium list and the entries at the shows. This matter of advertisement is an important one to the Society and every member who has anything to advertise should use the premium list; il may not bring direct results, but it does give publicity at a very nominal figure and publicity before the mem- bers of the American Carnation So- ciety is a paying investment. Occasionally in meeting a fellow member the conversation drifts to the work of this Society, and the question is asked, why do you not do this, and why do you not do that. If any mem- ber has an idea of any kind for the betterment of the Society and its work and will put this idea into writing and send it to the secretary at any time during the year, a great amount of practical work could be done that es- i apes the attention of the officers. Try this for 1906 and begin right now with the question box at this meeting. We are a live, practical society, but we need the assistance of every mem- ber, in order to keep the work up to the top notch of perfection we hope to attain. TREASURERS REPORT. Orders on treasurer $1132.89 Cash on hand 317.08 Total $1449.97 Receipts. Balance, Jan. 23, 1905 $413.13 Cash from membership 622.00 Cash from interest 81.84 Cash from registering 5.00 Cash from advertising 173.00 Cash from certs, of merit 67.00 After the acceptance of the reports, Prof. H. E. Hall of Durham. N. H., was introduced and gave an interesting and practical address on carnation hybridizing, which was intently fol- lowed by his audience. We give the following extracts therefrom: The method of crossing which has given us the best results is as follows: Selected plants of the varieties to be used in crossing are benched about Aug. 1st in order to have them well established and blooming freely by Oct. 15 at which time we begin the work of crossing and continue until about Dec. 1st. This season is selected for several reasons: more favorable weather than later; greater freedom in the production of pollen; plants are then strong while later they are often weakened through production and attacks of insects and diseases. Another reason often advanced is that at this season there is less danger of an undesirable mixing of pollen by bees and flies, but in our experience such fertilizing of the carnation very seldom, if ever, occurs at any season of the year. Some varieties never produce pollen, others only during fall and spring, while some are productive in this re- spect at all seasons. By growing in pots and keeping rather dry we have obtained pollen during the winter months from varieties which refused to produce any when grown in a com- mercial way. Select for parents the most promising plants of the varieties to be used. If the flower selected for female or seed-bearing parent contains stamens they should be removed with forceps or tweezers as soon as the flower opens or before the anthers show the pollen, otherwise self fertilization may take place. In most varieties the pol- len matures before the stigma is ripe, thus eliminating much of the danger of self fertilization. When the pistil is receptive, which condition is in- dicated by the development of the stigmatic hairs, the pollen may be ap- plied by the aid of a camel's hair brush or dusted from the male flower I have received best results in using for this purpose a strip of ordinary blotting paper three or more inches long and about one-half inch in width, one end being cut with scissors to resemble a sharpened pencil, the point of which is slightly fluffed to enable it to take up and hold the grains of pollen until lightly rubbed over the stigmatic surface of the pistil. By this method we have been suc- cessful in setting over ninetv per cent of all flowers worked and requir'ng very little pollen, none being wasted as in other wavs. This method is <;r'"inal with us so far as I am aware. From 10 A. M. until 2 P. M. on bright sunnv davs and a fairly dry well-ventilated house, are ideal con- ditions for pollenating. If the opera- tion is successful the petals will wilt in from 1 to 3 davs. soon after which a part of the calyx should be torn down to allow the nectar to drain off which, if allowed to remain, would de- velop a fungus growth and destroy the ovary. The seed pods should remain on the plant about eight weeks or until the seeds are brown, when they may be gathered with their stems and put away in a dry place for a short time to ripen. A good time to plant is from .Ian. 15 to Feb. 15. Carnation breeding is yet in its in- fancy. The leading varieties of today will be little grown ten years hence; what the type of that time will be no one can tell. The object of crossing is to combine the good qualities of both parents in the progeny. This combination, however, is seldom ob- tained, but by knowing the pedigree of each of the parents used the breeder should be able to produce the type desired by growing a large number of seedlings from which to select. After breeding out of a variety, cer- tain undesirable traits, by selection, and using this variety as a parent in making a cross, we often find the old hidden faults very much in evidsnee in the offspring. When the inherent forces of .two plants unite in a cross, a struggle for supremacy takes place, whereby the fixed or constant charac- ters are set free, to gather again in the progeny in various combinations oi form, color, etc. As no two plants of the same variety are exactly alike, it is very important that a careful selection be made and that a large number of plants be avail- able to select the parents for crossing. Some varieties have unknown or hidden qualities; for instance, the color character of a flower is often compound when it appears to be sim- ple. In breeding we often look upon a plant as a unit when it really com- prises a large number of traits or characters. The longer we work in a random way the more puzzling becomes the question of inheritance and cross breeding to one in search of definite results. We should seek a better knowledge of the laws of plant breeding as at present we are groping in the dark so far as a knowledge of past results is concerned. I would suggest that all information obtainable upon this subject be col- lected by this society to be published from year to year in its report from which conclusions could be drawn to lie used as a foundation for future work, thus enabling us to slowly ad- vance in the knowledge of the laws which underlie the breeding of this plant. In the discussion following Prof. Hall's address Mr. Ward endorsed that gentleman's advocacy of record Ke ping. He outlined the methods he had followed for a number of years in his own practice, keeping a tag on each plant, giving the data during the period of observation, which was afterwards filed away in regular form for future reference. He advised the liberal use of white and yellow varieties as plants from which to breed clear scarlets and pure pinks. Breeding from solid colors continuously is apt to develop too great intensity, giving a tendency to blackness in reds and magenta in pinks. He finds that the preponderat- ing color in the pedigree controls the progeny color and not, as is some- times claimed, that the pollen par- •January 27, '1906 HORTICULTURE 103 ,,;,..y '^v, / Winsor— F. R. Pierson Co. Hkf.kn M. Gould — F. K Fieison Co. NO. 135-02— H. W eber & Sou Whitk Enchantress — F. K. Pierson Co. No. 9-03— H. Weber & Sou Jessica— H. Weber & Son 104 HORTICULTURE January 27, 1906 ent has this special influence. He hopes in time, by constant systematic recording of results, to work out a rule that can be relied upon in breed- ing to a specific object. On the best time of the year for pollenating he did not agree with Prof. Hall, but thought January and February prefer- able to October, November or Decem- ber. Mr. Ward also emphasized the necessity of securing parents in good health, not overfed nor weakened in any way. President Fisher and R. WWter- staetter agreed with Mr. Ward as to the desirability of yellow in lighten- ing up color in carnation progeny. Selection of next place of meeting was next in order. Invitations were received from the Pennsylvania Hor- ticultural Society to hold the meeting of 1907 in Philadelphia. J. H. Dun- lop presented similar invitations from the Toronto Electoral District So- ciety and the Toronto Horticultural Society on behalf of Toronto, Nominations for officers were the next business, and resulted as fol- lows: For president, J. H. Dunlop, Toronto. Ont.; vice-president. W. J. Palmer, Buffalo, N. Y.: secretary, A. M Herr. and treasurer, F. E. Dorner; director to succeed himself, Eugene Dailledouze; judge to succeed him- self, W. N. Rudd. The session of Thursday morning was opened rather late, it being 10.45 A M when President Fisher called the meeting to order. The first thing on the program was Thomas F. Gal- vin's paper on "The Carnation from the Retailer's Standpoint. On account of .Mr. Galvin's illness the paper he had prepared was read by his brother, J. Mitchell Galvin. The paper was as follows: Being a business man, and also wholly unsuited to take up the matter devolving upon me, viz., to present the commercial aspect of the carnation to your readers and the public, I am free to acknowledge that I approach the subject with much trepidation, but the results of the improvement of the car- nation, as a vital adjunct of the florist business have been so far-reaching, and the extraordinary popularity that it has attained in recent years leads me to venture the statement that it has almost supplanted the rose, in in- terest and importance. From the small, weak and insignifi- cant pink, slender and drooping in its characteristics, we now have one of I he most vigorous, strongest and most important gems of the whole floral kingdom, and so general has been the interest in the development of this popular flower that, beside the above improvements, there have been added many new. brilliant and dazzling col- ors, which, when massed or assembled and gathered together, produce an ef- fect almost bewildering in attractive- ness. In fact, today perfect carnations are an indispensable adjunct of the business of the florist. They have the keeping qualities so necessary for the satisfaction of lovers of the beautiful in flowers, and many instances can be cited * where they have graced the boudoir and table and staterooms of many a transatlantic palace liner, when the charm and beauty and fra- grance of all other flowers have passed away. With the present system of growth. in many instances single flowers have been produced which could not be put into a large sized goblet without being crushed; and with stems so firm and rigid that they could be used for a multitude of purposes without being wired. While this might be considered a more commercial aspect of the ques- tion, it is one that is far-reaching in its results. I believe that the intro- duction of the Lawson carnation has done much to awaken enthusiasm among all classes of our people in favor of this type of flower. It is a well-established precedent that noth- ing can be made a genuine success without having the attributes of true merit behind it, and in order that the public shall appreciate and realize the good in any proposition or undertak- ing, it must have the ear-marks of fu- ture success. This proud distinction I claim, without prejudice, for the Law- son carnation, and from the time that the wizard of carnation culture, Mr. Peter Fisher, first brought it to my attention, up to the present time, nothing has been produced that can in any way rival this magnificent produc- tion. In all parts of the world where the love of flowers is predominant, the name of Lawson carnation is a house- hold word. Its glories have stimu- lated horticulturists in a laudable and ambitious rivalry to produce some- thing which could compete with it. and while many new types have been evolved which have been a revelation in the floral world, the Lawson, with its brilliant color and sturdy charac- teristics, in my humble opinion, still holds its proud place as the queen of the carnation family. As our good business stands today, our avocation, with the carnation eliminated from the channels of trade, would be like Shakespeare's greatest production with Hamlet left out. With the increased public interest in the carnation a more popular demand has been stimulated in all that tends to develop and build up a business which is increasing won- derfully all over the world. From a comparatively unimportant, and I might almost say, obscure line of trade, we are becoming a famous, pop- ular, profitable and important indus- try. Nature is so lavish with her favors, and so wonderful are our re- sources of soil and climate, and en- vironment, being absolutely boundless in their possibilities, that we have a never-ending field for honorable serv- ice and ambition to cultivate. Mont- gomery gave to the world his magnifi- cent results of rose culture; Coleman first brought to our notice the great possibilities of the chrysanthemum: Fisher astonished us all by his care- ful, patient and successful efforts on the carnation. And I take a pardon- able pride in a modest reference to the fact that here in our own good city of Boston, much that has been done in growth, progress and good results has been introduced and brought to a suc- cessful conclusion by Boston men. Our business has reached a volume and proportion beyond what the most sanguine could be led to hope for, and speaking from the standpoint of a re- tailer, I can say the beautiful and popular carnation has not been the least of the factors contributing to this attainment. The secretary then read a list of the varieties registered during the year. A discussion ensued on the necessity of a better system in the department of registration, whTch resulted in the adoption of a motion to have a committee appointed to make a set of new rules governing the matter of registration. Messrs. C. W. Ward. F. R. Pierson and J. A. Valentine were appointed as the com- mittee. An animated debate on the recommendations in the president's address brought out a vote that it is the sense of the meeting that no final certificates of merit be given to any variety until the growing stock has been inspected by a committee of competent judges, and so recom- mended by them for final action by the society, and this matter was given to the above-named committee to be incorporated in their report. The next thing on the program was J. A. Valentine's paper on "Carna- tions in the Rocky Mountains." Mr. Valentine was received with great cordiality, and his splendid paper was accorded tumultuous applause and a unanimous vote of thanks. Lack of space compels us to hold it over until next week. H. M. Altick made an interesting report for the committee on McKin- ley memorial, showing that he had collected $795.39 in cash and had sev- eral hundred dollars more subscribed but not yet paid in. THE EXHIBITION. As before stated, the exhibition ex- celled in every respect anything thus far in the Society's history, not only in the extent and number of the ex- hibits, but the quality of the blooms. With the exception of Mr. Weber's flowers, which were ruined in transit, practically everything arrived in good order, and it is especially gratifying to record that the flowers held over splen- didly, and Thursday morning found the display almost as fresh and attractive as on the opening day. Indeed, some exhibits actually improved. The won- derfully congenial atmosphere of Hor- ticultural Hall for flower keeping was again in evidence in a most unmistake- able manner. The coveted Lawson gold medal was won by Cottage Gardens with the beautiful cerise, Elsa Struss, which was described in a recent issue of HORTICULTURE under No. 508. The Lawson silver medal went to F. R. Pierson Company for the pink gem Winsor, also described at length in these columns recently. Robert Craig, from the Cottage Gardens, won the Lawson bronze medal. The S. A. F. silver medal was won by Cottage Gar- dens with Mrs. C. W. Ward, described in our columns recently under No. 504. Two bronze S. A. F. medals were recommended by the judges, one to Cottage Gardens for Robert Craig, and one to Peter Fisher for Beacon, a su- perb red. Silver cup, offered by A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass., for the best col- lection of carnations, four varieties, 25 blooms of each, to be shown in sep- arate vases, either seedlings or named sorts and no restrictions as to color — William Nicholson, Framingham, Mass. Silver cup. offered by Thomas F. Galvin, Boston, for eight varieties of carnations. 25 blooms to a vase.— Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. Silver cup, offered by W. W. Rawson Seed Company, for three varieties of January 27. 190b' HORTICULTURE lOt carnations, 50 blooms to a vase.— Wil- liam Nicholson, Franiingham, Mass. Silver cup, offered by R. & J. Far- quhar Company. Boston, for the best 12 blooms of a carnation (one va- riety), open to private gardeners only. -f-W. Kleinheinz, Philadelphia, with Lady Bountiful. Filteen dollars cash by the Schlegel & Fottler Seed Company. Boston, for the best vase of 100 blooms, dark pink carnations. — Patten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass. Ten dollars cash by William Nichol- son, Franiingham, Mass.. for the best vase of 50 blooms, dark pink carna- tions.— D. Carmichael, Wellesley, Mass. Ten dollars cash by Patten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass., for the best vase of 100 blooms, variegated carnations, Mrs. M. A. Patten type.— Peter Fisher. Ellis. Mass. Two prizes. $15 and $10, by the Gar- deners' and Florists' Club, Boston, open to private gardeners only, for the best three vases of carnations (three varieties), 25 blooms to each vase. — First. L. W. Kleinheinz, Philadelphia, Pa.; second, H. P. Belmont, Newport. The awards in the regular schedule list were as follows: Vase 100 blooms, daybreak shade of pink —First prize, Peter Fisher, Ellis. Mass., witli Enchantress; second, F. It. Plerson & Co., Tarrytown, N. Y\, with Enchantress. Vase 100 blooms, Lawson shade of pink First prize, Peter Fisher. Ellis, Mass. with Nelson Fisher; second. Pierce Bros., Waltham, Mass., with Mrs. T. W. Lawson. Vase 100 blooms, Scott shade of pink— First prize, S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass., with Helen Goddard; second prize, Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. v.. with Mrs. W. B. Mershont. Vase 100 blooms, scarlet- First prize, Cot- tage Gardens. Queens, N. V.. with Kobert Craig; second. Pierce Bros., Waltham, with Beacon. Vase 100 blooms, crimson— First prize, Cottage Gardens. Queens, X. Y.. with The Preshjeut; second. Dailledouza Bros., Flat- bushVN. Y.. with Crimson Glow. Vase 100 blooms, white variegated -First prize. F. K. Pierson & Co., Tarrytown, N. Y.. with M. A. Patten; second. Peter Fisher. Ellis, Mass . with M. A. Fatten. Vase 100 blooms, any other color— First prize. \Y. Nicholson, Framingham, with Prosperity; second, Fatten & Co., Tewks- hnry. with Mikado. Class P.. open in all varieties disserni- nated prior to .Inly 1, 1905. Vase all blooms, white— First prize. Pat- h'li A: i.'n.. Tewksbury, with Lady Bounti- ful: second, Peter Fisher, Ellis, -Mass., with Lady Bountiful. Vase ail bloonis, daybreak, shade of pink — Patten & Co.. Tewksbury. with En- chantress: second, Thomas F. Mathews, Dorchester, with Enchantress, Vase 50 i»l ns. Lawson shade of pink — First prize, Guttman & Weber, Lyubrook, N. Y'., with Mrs. T. W. Lawson; second. Pierce Bros.. Waltham, with Mrs. T. W. Lawson. Vase 50 blooms, scarlet— First prize. F. R. Pierson & Co., Tarrytown. N. v.. with Bed Lawson: second, Fatten & Co., Tewks- bury, with Mauley Vase 50 blooms, crimson— First prize. Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. Y'., with Oc- toroon; second. Bowker & Co., Cambridge, with Harry Fenn. Vase ,"i" blooms yellow variegated — First prize. Patten & Co., Billerica. with Eldo- rado, Best vase 50 blooms, white variegated- First prize, Patten & Co.. Tewksbury. with M. A. Patten; second, F. R. Pierson & Co.. Tarrytown. N. Y\, with variegated Lawson. i 'lass i', ..pen to all varieties disseminated prior to July 1. 1904. Vase of 25 blooms, white — First prize. Charles S. Grant, Biddeford, Me., with Lady Bountiful; second. Patten & Co., Tewksbury. Mass.. with the Belle. Vase of 25 blooms, daybreak shade of pink— First prize, George E. Buxton. Nashua. X. II., with Enchantress; second, F. R. Pierson & Co.. Tarrytown, X. Y".. with Enchantress. Vase 25 blooms. Lawson shade of pink- First prize. Pierce Bros.. Waltham. with Mrs. T. W. Lawson. Vase of 25 blooms, scarlet— First prize, George E. Buxton. Xashua. X. H.. with ■Cardinal: second. F. R. Pierson & Co.. Tar- rytown. X. Y . with Red Lawson. Vase of oo lil.ii.ins. crimson— First prize, Backer & Co.", Billerica, Mass., with Harry Fenn. Prize of 25 blooms, yellow variegated — First prize, Backer & Co., with Eldorado. Vase of 25 blooms, white variegated- First prize. Pierce Bros., Waltham, with M. -V. Fatten; second. Backer & Co., Billerica, with M. A. Fatten. Best general display of commercial carna- tions, with no restrictions as to color, va riety disseminated prim- to April 1. L905, .".ii blooms shown to a vase, display not in exceed 20 varieties; vases from this collec- tion not allowed to compete in any of the other classes— First prize, .foil. The Nob- si. .ii Greenhouse Company, South Sudbury; s ml. $30, 'the Chicago Carnation Com- pany, Joliet, III; third. $20. Special mention was given to Backer & i'.i Cor seedling, 101m Court Farm for Fla- mingo, II. W. Field for Prospector, Daille douze Bros, for Rob Roy, H. R. Carlton for violet Gov. Herrick, William Sim for sweet peas, and violet Princess of Wales, John T. Gale for sweet peas, F. R. Pier- sou Co. for Xcphrolepis elegantissnna. James CrawsnaW fur new asparagus. F. H. Kramer was present with a vase of his rose Queen Beatrice. A number of special trade exhibits were located at the west end of the large hall. Among them were Kroe- schell Bros., with greenhouse heating specialties under charge of Fred Laiti.n schlager; II. M. Robinson & Co., florists' greens; Cleveland Cut Flower Co., everlast- ing greenhouse bench; Gove Bros., zinc capes for glazing; 1-'. T. Buxtou, greenhouse bracket; G. B. Anderson, ventilating ap- pliance. In the small exhibition hall a very choice display of primulas, — sinensis and obconica — orchids, violets, carna- tions, etc., was made under the auspices of the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society. Prizes were awarded in this department as follows: Awards for plants and flowers— Primula Sinensis, six plants in not less than six-inch pots— First. Edward J. Mittou; second. Wil- liam Whitman; third, Mrs. J. L Gardner. Primula Stellata, six plants in not less than six-inch puts First. William Whitman; sec- ond, Mis. J. 1.. Gardner; third. Mrs. C. C. Converse and Mrs Lester Leland. Primula Obconica varieties, six plants in not tess than six-inch puts— First. Mrs J. 1.. Gard ucr: sec. mil. George F. Fabyan; third. George F. Fabyan. Violets, best bunch, I'll) lil.iiiiiis, iliinlile First. J. T. Gale; sec- i.ntl. Malcolm Orr; third, A. F. ('alder. Besl bunch, ion blooms, single First. Dr. i'. i: w.hl: second, Harry F. Woods; third, G. w. Aver. Carnations, besl vase, 2.. Mi... ins. white— First. H. A. Stevens Company. Best vase, scarlet— First, II. A. Stevens Company. Best vase, light pink — First. I, E. Small; second, R. I'. Kimball. Fist vase, any named daybreak-colored va riety First. Becker & Co.,; sec.. ml, Elijah A. Wood; third, II. A. Stevens Compauy. Best vase, dark pink- First. II. A. Stevens Company; second, II. A. Stevens Company; third. Backer & Co. Besl vase, crimson- First, Backer & I'u ; second, II. A. Stevens Company. Best vase, striped— First. Wil- liam Nicholson; second, II. A. Stevens Com pany: third. Backer .V ( '. - Best vase, \ ,.| low— First. Backer & Co.; second, ditto; third, ditto. Gratuities— H. A. Stevens Company, dis- play el carnations; II. A. Jahn. display of carnations; William Xicholson. carnations; J. E. Rothwell. vase of cut orchids; Mrs. W. A. Blake, laelia superbiens ami cypri- pedium nitens; William Whitman. Primula obconica; Mrs. Frederick Ayer, Chorizema ilicifolia; Harvard Botanic Garden, calen- I lies ami primulas; Th as Stock, vase of liiniv inlia and cenl aurea ; Julius Roehrs Company, vase of unci. limns and phalae- uopsis; Harvard Botanic Gardens, display uf Btrobilanthes. cyclamen ami lachenalias: Julius Roehrs Company, display of forced lilacs. Silver medal— Oakes .Vines, rare orchids of botanical value; J. E Rothwell. Laelio- cattleya. Gen. French (C. trianae. L. ciu- iialiarinai. First class certificate "f merit— Alexan- der Ogg, amaryllis uf remarkable growth; Lowthorpe school of horticulture, Groton, Mass.. Mahernia odorata. Honorable mention— H. A. Jahn. seedling carnation. No. 49. Awards for vegetables— Cauliflowers, four specimens, first, E. 1: Teele; second, C. M. Handley estate; third, W. H. Teele, Celcrv, four roots, first, A. E. Hartshorn; second. W. Heustis & Son; third, W. H. Teele. Lettuce;, four heads, first. George D. Moore; second. A. E. Hartshorn: Mushrooms, 24 specimens, first. H. A. Ste- vens Company. Parsley, two quarts, first, A. E. Hartshorn: second. Mrs. C. C. Con- verse and Mrs. Lester Leland. Radishes. tour bunch s, first. A. sify, i2 spe. in.t ,is. u Sun ■Hartshorn. Sat- \i . Heustis a- THE CLOSING SESSION. A i Thursday afternoon's session Vice- 1'iesident l'unlop occupied the chair. On the question of location for next year's convention he informed the society that arrangements would be made whereby all (towers intended for exhibition purposes would be admitted free of duty, whereupon li'iiiito, Out., was selected as the loca- tion for the convention of 1907. A. J. Guttman of New York then read his paper mi "The Carnation from the Stand- point uf the Wholesaler." This excellent pallet will appear in our issue of next B '''I, Election of officers was then held and i he following gentlemen were each unani- mously elected: President, J. H. Duiilup, Toronto, Out.; vice-president. W. J. Palmer, Buffalo, N. Y. ; secretary, A. M. llerr. Lancaster. Fa.; treasurer, F. E. Dorner, Lafayette, lml ; trustee, Eugene Dailledouze, Brooklyn, N. Y. ; judge, W. X. Uudd, Chicago. The proposed new by-laws of the society were I hen taken up and after a free dis- cussion on each clause and a number of amendments were finally adopted. The committee on final resolutions. Messrs. 1'. J. Hauswirth, F. o'Mara and W. F. Kasiing presented the following report, which was unanimously adopted, after which the convention adjourned: "Your committee mi final resolutions desires to record for the American Carna- tion Society their high appreciation of the unstinted welcome extended to us by the city uf Boston through its honored ' chief magistrate, Hon. John F. Fitzgerald, It is with feelings of heartfelt gratitude that we acknowledge the generous hospitality ext muled to us by the Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society, aud the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, whose guests we were; this coupled with the unvarying courtesy and uniform kindness shown us will keep forever green in our memory the Boston convention of 19UU. To the "daily puss of Boston we express our pleas- ure ami appreciation fur the full accounts and friendly notices presented in its col- umns. Therefore be it Resolved, That we extend to His Honor tin- Mayor, the .Massachusetts Horticul- tural Sneieiy and the Gardeners' aud Flor- ists i lull of Boston our appreciative thanks for the kindly and generous welcome ac- corded tu us, and also to the daily press uf Boston for its friendly uotiees. We wish in assure all who have iu any way contributed tu the success of the conven- tion uf lout;, that their efforts are appre- ciated and we extend to them our warm- est thanks." THE BANQUET. 'the visitors were entertained on Thurs- day evening in the banquet hall of the Copley Square Hotel a.- quests uf the allied horticultural interests uf Boston, Presi- ded Wheeler uf the Gardeners' and Florists' (lull presided and Judge C. W. Hoitt uf Xashua. X. II., filled the position of tuastinaster with characteristic ability and wit. Letters were read from the mayor and from W. K. Smith of Washing- tun. D. C, expressing good wishes and re- great at inability tu be present. The first toast, u. the ladies, was re- sponded to by L. E. Marquisee uf Syracuse, X, Y., who told some amusing stories as a starter and finished with due eloquence. Prof. L. C. Elson, being the next called upon, gave an interesting account of the association uf flowers with banquets in the festivities uf the ancient Egyptians. Ro- mans and Greeks ami closed with the fol- lowing clever original lines which wen vociferously cheered: Let others sing the blushing rose Wiih fervent agitation, I'll praise as wonderful a flower, The florist's pet Carnation. We've had them here of every sort, This is no mere bravado, There's been a great "Enchantress" who Entranced the brave "Mikado." And there was pretty "Alma Ward," ' Wins. mie" as a fairy. "Victory" and "Winsor" too With graces light and airy. Ami since this is Ladies' Night, I'd call to your attention. That there were ladies mid the pinks Too numerous to mention. 10b' HORTICULTURE January 27, 1906 For ■'.Mrs. Patten" chaperoned A "Fiancee" sedately, While "Lady Bountiful" brought "Belle" And "Helen Goddard" stately. And 'Mrs. W. B. Mershont" With "Mrs. Ward" was sitting, While round about Miss "Elsa Suns-" An "Octoroon" was flitting. And in this coterie of dames Stood "Mrs. Law--. in" braining. While '•.Marion Pierce" made her debut With every petal gleaming. A "Mauley" party too was there. With ■Nelson Fisher" in it. Where "Robert Craig" stood up to talk With "Harry Feiin" a minute. But one "Aristocrat" held off To wait another season. He'll be with us this time next year, Or have to show a reason. Upon our "Eldorado" fair, '.'Prosperity" descended. The "President" himself was there By "Cardinals" attended. Now li.ic's to the convention guests. Let's give Them an ovation. Long live the Florists of this land. Long life to their Carnation. \V. F. Kasting of Buffalo responded for t lie S. A. I-\, and earnestly urged all pres- ent in go to the convention at Dayton, O., next August. E. G. Hill seconded the appreciative sentiments of Mr. Marquisee on the ladies coupling especially therewith the name of Miim'. Lemoiue of France, who had con- tributed so much to the great horticultural achievements of her honored husband. lie Farquhar cup was then handed to its winner. Win. Kleinheinz of Philadel- phia; the T. F. Galvin cup to Peter Fisher; i he Rawson cup and the Hews cup to Win. Nicholson: the Law -on gold medal to «'. W. Ward, and the Law son bronze medal to F. R. Pierson, all of whom re- sponded in words of appreciation. Mr. Ward pleaded guilty to being as much of a ladies' in, mi as Mr. Hill. He gave a pleasant account of a recent visit to Luther Burbank while on a trip to the Pacific coast. F. F. Pierson also followed suit in eulogizing the ladies, whom he was delight ed to see in such large numbers at the banquet, and -aid he had never known the place tiie ladies occupied in horticulture until he had come to Boston. J. H. Dun- lop. president-elect, expressed his appre- ciation of the honor conferred on him and said he hoped to see tin- first carnation convention outside of the United States a great success, urging the co-operation of all present to bring this about. Patrick O'Mara responded for the bache- lors. He said that these "had be. mi creat ed by God for the consolation of widows and the hope of maidens." He eonfessed i" being a "confidence man." but had been unable t.> find anything green enough in Boston. He created much merriment by Ms enumeration of tin- artistic, sensa- tional and ridiculous fakes in horticulture, including in the category some of the alleged achievement s of a Pacific coast celebrity who had been lauded as outdoing the Almighty. .1. Austin Shaw was the last speaker, his topic being the power of the press. He spoke a word of kindly praise for Boston's latest addition to the list of journals, HORTICULTURE, and told of the sentiments pervad- ing the entire horticultural press and their activity in piomotina the best interests of horticultural advancement. He elosed with some amusing topical verses ami a recita- tion. During the evening sours were delight- fully rendered by Miss Wither aid Mr. F. IV Carroll and by Mr. Lawrence. Toronto's gifted tenor, a rousing vote of thank- To the toastmaster biought to a close this very enjoyable reunion. The banquet hall was lavishl.i rlecorated \\ if h Mowers and green. News of the Clubs and Societies. WASHINGTON STATE HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The second annual meeting of this body was held in North Yakima on January 9-12. Among the valuable ad- dresses of the first day was that of President Richards, who", in reviewing the growth of horticulture in the last decade stated that more than GOO cars of apples were being shipped from the state annually now where ten years ago there were not enough to be re- corded. The second day was 'devoted largely to the codlin moth. Prof. Melander of the State College, stated that he estimated the value of the apple crop annually destroyed by the codlin moth as $200,000. In the lengthy- discussion which followed it was gen- erally conceded that the pest could not be eradicated. On Thursday officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President. W. H. Paulhamus of Sumner; vice-presidents. J. F. Lit- tooy. Everett, and W. S. Phillips. Wenatchee: treasurer. W. N. Just, N. Yakima; secretary, L. G. Monroe, Spokane. The committee on resolu- tions urged earnest work for the pas- sage of the bill appropriating money for state experimental purposes. Ever- ett was selected for the convention of 1907. LENOX HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. The regular meeting was held January 20, Vice-President Heeremans in the chair. Pres. Carlquist. while walking to the village, slipped on the ice and broke his arm, and was not able to attend. A scale of points for judging vege- tables and fruits at our exhibition has been drawn up, and was unanimously adopted. The ball committee re- ported progress; have engaged Gart- land's Tenth Regiment orchestra of Albany and the ball will be given February 0. A paper on "Greenhouse Heating and Boilers" by Charles W. Cary. secretary of the Greenhouse Heating Fitters' Association of New York and vicinity, was read and was esteemed by all present to be very valuable. After adjournment a social hour was enjoyed. GEORGE FOULSHAM, Secretary. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLOR- ISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HOR- TICULTURISTS. Department of Plant Registration. The United States Nursery Co.. S. W. Crowell, manager, Rich, Miss., submits for registration a new rose. Helen Good, a sport from Maman Cochet; identical with the variety in growth, foliage, size and shape of flower; differs only in color which is a shell pink, suffused with golden yel- low. Very distinct. W. J. STEWART. Secretary. NEW HAVEN COUNTY HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. At the last meeting of this society the question of having a large show in November was discussed and the decision was unanimous in favor of it. The program for the year is as follows: February 0. — Rose Culture Under Glass. — J. MacGregor. February 20. — The Chrysanthemum. — \V. Angus, Chapinville, Conn. March fi.— Cut Flowers.— J. N. Cham- pion. March 20.— The Carnation.— H. Cliff. Fairfield. April 3. — Flower and Vegetable S.'.'ds. — R. Veitch. April 17. — Trip to Jamaica. — E. F. Coe. May 1.— Pansy Culture.— A. J. Thompson. May 15.— The Begonia.— William Ferrier. June 5. — Landscape Gardening. — P. Keane. June 19. — Heather. — E. Carroll. July 7. — Perennials. — J. H. Murray. July 17.— The Cactus.— W. Koella. August 7. — Gladioli. — J. H. Slocombe. August 21. — Grape Culture Under Glass.— D. Kydd. September 4. — Water Lilies and Gold- fish.—F. Duffy. September 18. — Dahlias. — J. H. .Mac- Donald. October 2. — Vegetables. — H. Grove. October 16. — Boston Ferns and Com- mercial Plants. — F. Rehbein. ELBERON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The regular meeting was held on Monday, January 22, with the larg- est attendance since the society was formed. One new member was ad- mi! ted. A paper, "Carnation Cul- ture," was read by G. Masson. which was ably written, favorably comment- ed on, and much enjoyed. OMAHA FLORIST CLUB. This club, which was formerly known as the Nebraska Florist So- ciety, held its first meeting of the year on Jan. 11. It was decided to hold a flower show in the fall, and A. Dona- hue. W. R. Adams. J. J. Hess, L. Hen- derson and J. F. Wilcox were appointed to arrange for it. NEW HAMPSHIRE HORTICULTUR- AL SOCIETY. At the annual meeting held in Con- cord on January 17, the following offi- cers were elected: President, C. C. Shaw, Milford: vice-president, John T. Harvey, Milford: secretary. W. D. Baker, Quincy: treasurer, T. E. Hunt, Lakeport. It was voted to hold the annual summer meeting with Prof. J. W. Sanborn on Wilson Farm. Gilman- ton, June 27. January 27,, 1(HH', horticulture: 107 VICTORY A brilliant scarlet Carnation. Requires only ORDINARY CULTURE. Is a fancy in the fullest sense of the word. Wholesaled for $25.00 per hundred at Christmas. We need no longer advertise Vic- tory aggressively. Over 200,000 already are sold. All orders booked now for March delivery. Be quick if you want the freest blooming and best COMMERCIAL SCARLET. GUTTMAN & WEBER, 43 WEST 28th STREET and LYNBROOK, LI. wwwwMwajMwwwwaRiwy wvvvvvvvvvmivvv*0vvvvv»ivv%0vvyvvvvwvi0V»Nvvvvvv%i*ni»ni*ivy*ivi To clear the ground quickly nnd make room for other stock we make cash offer of several large blocks of the under rated ALL F^IELI> GROWN STOCK Farquhar Rose, ^ year, field grown S7.50 Dorothy Perkins, 2 year, field grown 7.00 ROSa Multiflora, 2 year, field grown 4.00 California Privet, 2 year, 1 12 to 2 feet, well branched, shapely stuff . per iooo 25. OO MONTGOMERY NURSERIES - Villa Nova, Del. Co., Pa. JIVO. G. GA.FSI33V13I*, Proprietor 5gf*"Only 12 miles from Philadelphia on the P. R. R., prompt shipments to all points. California Privet, - to 2 1-2 feet, well branched and shapely . per ioco $35.00 Wm. Robinson PhlOX, the best hardy, salmon pink variety on the market, 2 year, field grown clumps, extra value . per 100 3.00 Allegheny Ben's Hollyhocks, ' extra fine strain of this popular Hollyhock per 100 3.00 NEW CARNATIONS OF H. WEBER & SONS. My Maryland. Pure white. This variety has already been freely ex- hibited over the country, and described before in these columns. In some sec- tions it will require severe pruning, owing to the heavy growth it makes in certain soils. GOLD HEDAL STRAIN BEGONIAS Tuberous Rooted IV, do; Yellow .. .35 Nankeen . . . .. .35 Pink . . .35 Rose .. .35 " Red .. .35 Dark Red . . .. .35 Salmon .. .35 Orange .. .35 Mixed .. .30 )ouble White .. .65 " Yellow .. .65 Orange .... .. .65 Rose .. .65 Dark Rose . . . .65 Dark Red . . .. .65 Red . . .65 Salmon .. .65 Mixed .. .50 STUMPP &. WALTER SO Barclay St , - New Per 100 $2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5-.00 5.00 4.00 CO. York Jessica. Red and white variegated. Habit and height similar to Lawson, but is even a stronger grower. Of Bradt and Helen Keller extraction on the one side, and Lawson on the other. Size, 3 1-2 inches in diameter. No. 24, '02. Parentage, a deep pink seedling and Lawson. Height and habit very similar to Lawson. Flower is considerably larger, better form:d and of better and more even color. All shoots come from the base of plant. the stems being practically bare of any side growth. Size 3 to 3 1-2 inches. No. 135. Gov. Lowndes x New Day- break. A brilliant shade of daybreak pink. Habit and height similar to Lowndes, but stronger and better. Very free, early. Well filled but not heavy flower; strong stems and a fine keeper. Requires no feeding during winter, and must be grown cool. Size, 3 to 4 inches. No. 70, '02. Pure pink, quite dis- tinct from anything ever before seen. Size from 3 to 4 inches, according to treatment given. Strong grower, blooming early and producing long stems right at the start. When grown cool the habit is ideal, but inclines to softness when grown too warm. Messrs. Weber say that this variety is probably the greatest producer ever grown on their place. No. 9, '03. In color, a very mucn improved Prosperity. Parentag?. Prosperity x No. 24, '02. Ground color is white, heavily overlaid with scarlet, barring a broad distinct zone of pure white on the edges of the petals. The latt( r are deeply serrated. It has the stiff stems of the pollen parent, and as long as Prosperity. In size it is equal to Prosperity at its best. HOTHOUSE GRAPE VINES, fine strong, two and three j ear old canes, Black Hamburg-. Muscat Alexandria and other varieties Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. 108 HORTICULTURE January 27, 1906 BURPIE'S EARLIE9T white,— /// contrast with "Mont Blanc" to the left,- see text belo.u. New Sweet Pea, - Burpee's Earliest White. Florists, who force Sweet Peas, can imagine our del ght when, two years ago, our friend, Mr. Thos. Goi'LD, of Ventura County, California, found that in a field of the Re-Selected Bur/tee's Earliest of All, which he was growing lor us, one plant, -exac ly similar in a 1 other respects, -produced pure white flowers. Needless to say thi- plant was car. full\ guarded, and by growing two crops each season we are now able to introduce Burpee's Earliest White as the only white Sweet Pea that will be used for forcing or extreme early crop — just as soon as its unique merits are known and sufficient seed can be obtained. RhMPO'Q FarNoct WhltO has been cartfulIy Ie^led at Fordhook and the originator's crops thoroughly UUipCC 0 L Q\ I ICO I If IIIIC inspected in California during the seasons of 1904 and 1905. After returning from our first visit the past season (in July) we wrote that of the new crop then starting (with Mont Blanc alongside) we should like a photograph. On August 22, 190s. Mr. Thos. Goitd sent a photograph from which the above Illustration has been reproduced, and wrote: " The crop planted July 12th came in bloom August 20th and is now quite white as a field with no sports whatever sh wing. The habit is without exception un - formly dwarf and even. The coloring is clear white and the stock is of unusual sturdzness bolh in germination and in growing qualities. The plants of Mont Blanc, from the seed planted the same day, •'re as yet showing no signs of bloom. In this line I should remark that in former test- wherein I quoted the Mont Blanc as a white variety next ^arlif-st bio merit related only 10 one or two plants in the lot tested as c mpetitors. As to the general blooming of the two varieties ,ne Mont Blanc was too far behind for real consideration . . . . . A description of Burpee's ' Earliest of A II ' excepting as to color will correctly apply to this new pea." Burpee's Earliest VUhito comes Into full bloom W III I C forty-five days after the seed is t>la/-tcd in the ofen ground. The dwaif plants, six- teen to twe ty inches high, are clad in rich, dark-green foliage and carry a profusion of the ///re white flowers borne upon -trone stems six t ■ eieht inches ling Each siem has two or three 1 f the fully-expande 1 well formed flowers, of good size and placed close together. Burpee 'c p2f llOCt WhltO 'S not 0n'y as fxt ' e,urh' '"' ly but a'so just as hardy as the famous pink the Only clear white Sweet Fen that has' Burpee's Earliest of All \\ h.-s black seed, — and is really This insures a better stand, stroiger and more thrifty plants. RlimOO'c FnrllOCt UUhlto wl" be we'-omed by florists for forcing, because there is no other v mety so UUIuCC O Ldlllno! ft Nile quick-gr owing or rtre-cropping; excepting only The Re-selected Bur- pee's Earliest of A 11, —the ear.i.st " pink and white." Like the latter, the plant-, under glass begin to bloom freely when on y twelve inches i DUIfJCC 0 LdlllCOl flllllc planter*,- none to other seecsmen. The seed is all hand-picked and every teed should grow. Per pkt. (of 40 seeds) 25 c's.. less one-third : 5 pkts. for 75 Cts net. Half size t'ackets : Per pkt. (20 seeds) f 5 ctd : 2 pkts. for 25 cts. ; I0pkts.for75cts.net. RlimQQ'o D I it a I icf " fnr IQflfi is now ready to mail. This is our complete catalogue of whole- DUIfJCGO D 1 1.1 C Llol I U I I JUO sale prices for the choicest flower seeds for florists and the finest vegetable seeds for market gardeners. Any florist or market gardener who does not receive a copy by February 1st, should apply for same immediately lit W. ATLEE BURPEE & GO., PHILADELPHIA. SEED TRADE. The dwelling house of W. R. Bishop, seed merchant, Burlington, N. J., was damaged by fire on the 21st inst. to the extent of $800. Conrad Appel's Report. Conrad Appel's Darmstadt report on the new crop of German tree seeds is as follows: Quercus pedunculata. — A very small crop, and prices have been higher than years before. Quality satisfactory. Quercus Robur had no crop at all; however, there are offered under that mark common oaks, therefore the pur- chaser must be very careful in buying. Quercus rubra had a plentiful yield, and best quality is offered this season at a low figure. Fagus sylvatica suffered under un- favorable conditions of the weather, but in December, beech's harvest month, the dry, cool weather has been of advantage for .the saving of the seed. Most of the other deciduous tree seeds gave poor results only, so the two sorts of Acer, Norway maple and sycamore, alder and white smooth alder, birch, haws, ash and the two limes (large and small-leaved). Horn- beam are plentiful. Broom and furze had a small crop only, and elms are a perfect failure this year. Regarding the yield of the evergreen tree seeds, Pinus strobus delivered this year a good crop of cones, but the produce of seeds were only small, and seeds of highest growth will surely be in strong demand. Pinus cembra is in good quality, harvested and on the market at low prices. Abies pectinata had a good average crop, both in quantity and quality. The crop of Pinus sylvestris is only beginning just now. and I expect it will only yield an average crop. Picea excelsa has had a crop only in districts that are remote from here, and it is apparently quite a good result, for which reason prices for good qual- ity are low. Larix Europaea had only a small crop in Tirol, and I expect it will ex- perience a heavy demand this season. The other evergreen seed trees, as Pinus Austriaca, Pinus maritima, Pinus montana, Pinus laricio, for which kinds the demand is only small, had a satisfactory crop, and are offered at normal prices. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa., "1906 Guide to Rose Culture." Roses in rich colors on a gold back- ground adorn the cover, and hand- some colored plates of roses, chrysan- themums and hardy phloxes are in- serted, making an attractive as well as useful manual. Thomas Meehan & Sons, Inc., Gar- mantown, Philadelphia, Pa., "Ornamen- tal Hardy Plants of the Better Class." A spray of "White Fringe" forms the cover attraction and very sweet and pretty it is. The contents are of the right kind and written in just the vein to make the garden owner long for the spring time to come. H. E. Fisher & Son, florists, Wor- cester, Mass.. will occupy the east side of the new street railway waiting room on Park street, about February first. January 27, 1906 HORT1CULTU R E. 109 DREER'S Reliable FLOWER SEEDS New crops of almost all varieties are now in hand and early orders are solicited Among the many Flower Seed specialties which we handle none receive closer attention than we know our stocks of these to be the finest procurable at any price. We offer below a few of the most important kinds. For full list see our catalogues for iqof , free on application. ASTERS Comet, G Queen of Tr. pkt. ^upeib Late Branching, Pure white $ .25 " " Shell pink .35 ' Rose pink. 25 *" " Deep purple 35 " " Lavender 25 " " " Crimson. 25 " Finest mixed .25 Daybreak 40 Pun y .. 40 Lavemler Gem .• - buowdnft - White Fleece (New) Comet, carmine Comet , dark bue " light blue Peach-blossom pink " deep rose finest mixed . . . ■ ... . . . " Giant white ■ •■ iant, The Pride ... '' Branching. he Market, white Uveadtr 2° pink 20 bright rose 2° purple 20 *' crimson -20 " mixed *5 .40 •50 .50 ■30 ■ 30 .30 •30 .30 •3° •30 •3° -25 Oz. ^i.oo 1. co 1. 00 1 .00 1. 00 1. 00 • 75 2.50 3.00 2.00 4 00 1 50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.25 1.25 1.25 1. 00 .60 .60 .60 .60 .60 .60 • 50 NOW IS THE TIME HENRY A. DREER to start such thing? as Ageratnm, Begonias, Cobaea, Dracena, Lobelia, Musa, Nkotiana, Petunias, Salvia, Stacks, Smilax, Verbena, Vincr', etc. 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. •♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦« ♦ The Cottage Gardens \\ I 9 Contain the finest asortment of selected ■ specimen Evergreen, Deciduous Trees £ and Shrubs procurable, and its Land- scape Department is at your service In arranging them. Price list ready now. * Has tahles of the best herbaceous plants, J giving common and botanical names, • height, color and season of bloom. Sent Z free. All inquiries cheerfully answered. J COTTAGE GARDENS CO., QULEEINS 5 1 FINE SILVER CUPS and TROPHIES For Exhibition Awards, Sporting Events, etc. FINEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY FROM THE BEST MANUFACTURERS AND AT LOWEST PRICES. ( 5 5 THORNTON BROS., \ a LAWRENCE, MASS. A CALIFORNIA PRIVET. A large stock of two and three year old (transplanted), from 12 inches to four feet well finished plants at very low prices for quality of stock, flet my prices before pur- chasing. Satisfaction guaranteed. Address, CHARLES BLACK, HICHTSTOWN - - N. J. DAHLIAS ROOTS IN ANY QUANTITY DAVID HERBERT & SON Successor to L. K. PEACOCK, Inc. ATCO, N. J. "Arthur Cowee" GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. Has under cultivation over ioo acres comprising the best Mix- tures, Collections, and Named varieties in existence, Write for 1906 catalog. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture FOREST TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS AND SEEDLINGS Catalpa Speeiosa, Black Locust. Nursery grown and collected seeds and seedlings. FOREST NURSERY AND SEED GO. McMINNVILLF, TENN,R. F. D. 2 J. H. TROY, MT. HISSARLIK NURSERIES NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. Tel. 515 -J New Rochelle Mgr. THE ROSARY FLOWER < O. Tel. 20,12 Mad. Sq. 24 E. 34tu St., N. Y. City In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 1 10 HORTICULTURE. January 27. 1906 ,V»»i^*+^»i%»»' jS> ii* »»m' jy^^%( i»nb>i i**gWi»iV<*Wg*WMII*M XV^M,*»^»«»*»Ml I 1 THE RICHMOND ROSE Own root, $12 per 10J, $100 per 1000. Orders booked for Grafted Richmond, $15 per 100, $150 per 1000 Send for Trade List quoting the best rose novelties of The Dicksons, The Pauls, Soupert and Notting, Pernet-Ducher and Lambert. Splendid Assortment of Coleus, $2 per 100. . ( SENSATION (English) ..... 25cts. $2.50 per di zen- The Novelties * | DUNE1RA, Giant-leaved ..... lOcts 1.00 " Complete Assortment of Bruant's Giant type of Heliotrope — in perfect health, $3 per 100, $25 per 1000. Dwarf French Lantanas, brilliant colors, $3 per 100, $25 per 1000. Our Trade List describes the NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS of the year, with records made. We have them, all. THE E. C. HILL CO., -i ! Richmond, Indiana ' >N^^*«i%'»^*'^>**ml*m J. E. FELTHOUSEN GERANIUMS We have at least iso.ooo geraniums in 2% m. pots and in fine condition and the leaders at $18 00 per 1,000; $2.00 pei ico. Per 100 Koge Geraniu s, 2^ in. $i3oo per 1000.. . $2.00 Ageratuiu Gurney, P. Pauline and others " 2% in 2.00 R. C. 60 Fuchsias all the leading varieties, 2 '4 in 3.00 Heliotrope, all dark, 2% in. 3 00 Sweet AJyssuui 2% in, 2.00 Lobelia, i\i in a 00 Altera anther a, rooied cu tings ;o German Ivy, all rooted cuttings 50 English Ivy, extra fine rooted cutting 1.50 The \V. rid and all of Coleus R. C $ .60 per 100; $5.00 per 1 ,00 3. Cash must accompany the order. J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N.Y. ! It is never too early nor too late to order the Scott Fern Best Commercial Introduction for many years JOHN SCOTT Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York. NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII, $10 PER 100 SCOTTII 5 " " 808 ON, 3 " " HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, Florists, Whitman, Mass We hope our readers will, as far as possible, buy everything they need from Horticulture's Advertisers. PANSIES Over one million plants ready from our Fam- ous Strain None better. $1.50 per 500. $2.50 per 10UO- Daisies (Beliis) fine plants, $2 00 per 1010. Forget-me-not, Hardy blue, $3.00 per POO. Geraniums out of 2 1-2 inch pots, nest va- rieties, $1 50 per 100. 50.000 ready now. JJB. SCHMIDT CO.,.- BRISTOL, PA. Daisies, Daisies and Daisies Wf nip headquarters for JHHOIER- ITES. We have 7 varieties and make it our specialty. Stock of 4 varieties is offered for sale and with a guarantee that it is en- tirely free from leaf miner or other insect pesfs. Prices on application. Flowers in nnv rniftnllt? fVtober 1st to Jiilv 1st. FLETCHER of AMti KVDAI.E. Stall 1. Boston Flower Market, Park St. CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS^ ONCE TKANSPLANTED. Giant Strain; none better; including Sal- monium, New fringed, Roccoco and Papilio in five separate Colors. $2.50 per 100, $22.00 per 1000. C. H1NTKR1CH, Defiance, Ohio. 5. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th St. PHILADELPHIA Correspondence solicited GODFREY ASCHMANN IOI2 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA *-*^r-» Importers of Araucariu excelsa, glauca, couipacta, and robusta PaLHS and AZALEAS Write for prices ORDER AT ONCE Roof§DUS BEGONIAS Gold Medal Strain SINQLES-White. Yellow, Scarlet, Orange, Pink, separate colors, $3.00 per 100; Mixed Colors, $2.75. DOUBLES — Separate colors, as above, $4.50 per 100; Mixed Colors, $3.75. HUBFKT & CO., Ltd. N. LePAOE, Rep., Mt. Verron, N.Y. We hope our readers will, as far as oossible, buy everything they need from Horticulture's Advertisers. Palms, Ferns And Decorative Plants A Fine Lot of AZALEAS in Great Variety A Large Assortment ot Ferns lor Jardinieres Also, Araucarias, Rubbers, Pandanns, Aralias Dracaenas, Aspidistras, Maranias, Croions etc., etc. WHOLESALE PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION A. LEUTHY & CO. Importers and I xporters Growers and Dealers PERKINS STRZET NURSERIES Roslindale. Boston, Mass. We hope our readers will, as far as possible, buy everything they need from Horticulture's Advertisers. Orchids Largest Importers, Exporters, Growers ami Jluhrttttsts in the World Sander, St. Albans, England ORCHIDS Arrived in superb condition — Cattleya Trianae, Cattleya Giga« Sanderiana, Oncidium Fuscatum. Oncidium Kramerianum and Bur- lingtonia fragrans. Lager & Hurrell, Sjaff! Summit, NJ. ORCHIDS, PALMS FOLIAGE PLANTS Bay and Box Trees JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Exotic Nurseries Rutherford, N. J. Nephrolepis Piersoni Elegantissima I See our advertisement in issue of Dec. 9 — Page 623. January 27. 1906 HORTICULTURE in Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery in New York City or Vicinity can have them filled in best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York Id writing advertisers, mention Horticulture ALEX. McGONNELL 5 ,6 Fifth Ave., New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of tin' United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam- ships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON. D. C. FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET ST. LOUIS, MO. Established 1873 Long Distance Phone Bell Lindell 676 ~Wadiyfai,7D.C. SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 10 17 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO. Both 'Phones 2670 Main If you offer the right goods in the right way in these columns, you will not lack for customers. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The annual installation feast of the New Jersey Floricultural Society will take place on February 2. at 8 o'clock, in Orange, N. J. The Rhode Island Horticultural So- ciety held its annual meeting on Jan- uary 17, and reports showed a pros- perous year. It was voted to assess each member $1 for yearly dues. Alan us ,\l. Burdick was re-elected president, and Charles W. Smith, sec- retary-treasurer. The second lecture in the American Institute course, New York Citv. was given January 24 at 3.30 p. m in the lecture room of the Institute, Berkeley Lyceum, by George T. Powell, Presi- dent of the Agricultural Experts Association, who discussed and illus- trated "The Propagation of Trees and Plants." The Cincinnati Florists' Society will have a special exhibition of roses on February 10, 1906. Prizes will be offered as follows: Best vase Ameri- can Beauty. 12 blooms, 1st prize, $10.; 2d, $6.; 3d, $4.: Best vase Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor, Perles des Jardins, Golden Gate, Ivory, Liberty, any other variety, 25 blooms, 1st prize, $4.00; 2d, $3.00; 3d, $2.00, respectively. Best display of violets. 1st. $6.; 2d, $!.; 3d, $3.; best general display, $lo.oo At the meeting of the Gardeners' and Florists' Association of London, Ont.. on January 13. the following of- ficers were elected: President, R. Dengate; vice-presidents, W. Trott, A. Mclnnes; secretary, T. Wistrow. Dissatisfaction was expressed that government grant to vegetable grow- ers of Ontario should have been mo- nopolized by the Toronto growers, and the society have laid their claims before the Hon. A. Beck, M. P. P. The Horticultural Society of New York has arranged for a Carnation Night on February 14, in the rooms of the American Institute, New York. Exhibits ni novelties are especially solicited and there are money prizes offered for di plays in the several color ill i Robert Craig of Philadelphia, will address the Society at S p. m. in the evening on "Carnations, Old and \i \\ " Any one having blooms to i x hibil should address Leonard Birron, 30G West 149th Street. New York City. The Nebraska State Horticultural Society held its annual meeting at Lin- coln, Jan. 16, 17 and IS. Officers were elected as follows: President. J. H. Hadkinson of Omaha; vice-presidents. H. S. Harrison of York; C. H. Green of Fremont; directors, W. G. Swan of Tecumseh; A. J. Brown of Geneva; J. A. Yager of Fremont: secretary to be elected by the board. The display of cut flowers was re- markably good. Prizes were awarded to L. Henderson of Omaha: Frey & Frey of Lincoln; and E. W. Dole of Beatrice. The summer meeting of the society will be held in Omaha in July. DETROIT John Breitmeyer's Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs High GradeCut Blooms We onver all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio. Indiana and *- anada. A.Gude&Bro, 1214 F ST., WASHINGTON, D, C. Iboston FLORIST LETTER CO. I I Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS I This wooden bos nicely stained and varnished, 18x30x13, made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, i% or 2 inch si?e per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and (or sale by all wholesale flon>ts and supply dealers N. f . MCCARTHY, Manager 06 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS REED (SL KELLER 122 West 25th St.. t\ew York Florists' Supplies We martufactu e all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and .ir dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. Alw.iys enterprising, we are now ready with a fine line of E:ister B.iskeis. Buy your Florist Supplies of J. STERN & CO. 1928G'RMANT0WN AV ., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Per postal H. BAYERSDORFER & CO 50-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES LE3T l:ne is the cou:.trt 112 HORTICULTURE, January 1906 »i«i«*»^%i^i»I>M^%^NJM -JO GOLDEN SPUR, ACACIA WHITE LILAC, FREESIA the leo niessen co.jj samudS.Pcnnock \ \ White Lilacs White Violets l • 75c per bunch $1.50 per hundred ■' Valley, Cattleyas, J Farleyense (Cut and Plants) % WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1217 Arch St., - PHILADELPHIA Store Open 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. In writimr ndvcrtisprs. nientloD Horticulture J T5he WHOLESALE FLORIST OF 1612-1618 Ludlow Street. Store closes 8 P. M PHILA. \ r ■ ■ Carnations. Beauty Bride and Bridesmaid. Lily of the Valley. Violets. Telephone 6H68-6H67 Main WELCH BROS. 15 Province St. BOSTON WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS 51-53 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL., In writing advertisers, mention Hortlcnltnre CMS. W. McKELUR i 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO E. H. HUNT Wholesale Cut Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE" T6 Wabash Av., CHICAGO In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture VAUGHAN&SPERRY Wholesale Commission Florists If you wish to buy or sell, see them first •PHOHE CENTRAL 257 1 60 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture Southern Wild Smilax IN ANY QUANTITY W. E. McKISSICR Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN £ CUT FLOWERS • EDWARD REID. wFh,^te 1526 Ranstead Steet, PHILADELPHIA Store Closes S P. M. Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers A Daily Shipment From 40 to 60 Growers We can and will take care of your Cut Flower and Supply Wants to advantage E. F. W I NTERSON CO. VtfSX&P CATALOGUE FREE PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO ST. LOUIS PHILA. Jan. 27, I Jan 23 Jan. 23 BOSTON Jan. 25 ROSES Am. Beauty and Edgely Fan. & Sp. Extra No. I..... Lower grades Bride & 'Maid— Fan. & Sp Extra No. 1 and Lower gr- . Liberty, Fancy *' Ordinary Richmond, Fancy Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy Ordinary Chatenay, Fancy " Ordinary1 CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Cypripediums Ltiy of the Valley Violets Tulips. . . Romans Hya., Paper White, Nar.. Daffodils : Trumpets Mignonette ,.. .. Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum . Smilax Asp tragus Plumosus. strings " & Sprengeri, bunches to 40.00 to 25.00 to 16.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to 7.00 to 5.00 10 8.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 4 00 8.00 6.00 10 00 to 6.00 to 3.00 1.50 40.00 I? 00 3.00 .75 3.00 4.00 6.00 12.00 40 00 30.00 50.00 jo.n. ■ 24.OO 8.00 IO.OO 8.00 6.00 IO.OO 8.00 I2.00 8.00 IO OO 8.00 ia.00 8 00 5.00 2.50 50.00 16.00 4.00 1.50 4,oo 10.00 •75 1. 00 16.00 50.00 35.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 1.50 .40 3 00 1.50 1?. 50 25 00 50.00 35.00 20.00 8 00 8 00 5.00 3.00 8.00 5.00 S 00 8.00 5.00 8.00 4.00 2.50 3.00 .50 4.00 2.00 6 00 r 00 1. 00 1 5. CO 50.00 50 00 60.00 tu 40.00 to 20.00 to 10 00 to to 10 00 to 8.00 to 20.00 to 10.00 to 30.00 to 12.00 to to 4.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 3.00 to 2.03 tO 3- CO .50 3.00 2.00 1.50 12.50 50.00 to 75.00 50.00 30.00 12.50 15.00 12.00 10.00 30.00 15 OO 30.00 15.00 12.00 6.00 20.0c 12.00 6. co 3.00 60.00 15.00 5.00 1.00 4.00 3.00 5.00 5.00 I.00 15.00 50.CO 75.00 40.00 20.00 12.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 12.00 8.00 25.00 8.00 8.00 2.00 8.00 2.00 3.00 1.50 2.00 .50 2 OO 1 00 2.00 2 OO ■75 8.00 to 60.00 30.00 15.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 6.00 25.00 1 2.0c 50.00 12.00 12.00 6.00 10.00 4.00 4.00- 2.00 50.00 12. OO 4.00 .75 3.00 2.00 4.00 1. 00 1.50 12.00 . 10 50.00 J.R.BUDL0NG 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO WHOLESALE {oses and Carnations A Specialty GROWER Of CUT FLOWERS PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. Wholesalers of Cut Flowers 1516 AND 1518 SANSON! ST. January 2V, 190G horticulture: 113 VICTORY The most brilliant scarlet carnation. Requires only ordinary culture. Is a fancy in the fullest sense of the word and wholesaled at $25.00 per 100 at Christmas. Cut Flower Market Re- ports. Favorable weather BUFFALO brought on the stock in good form, and a good week's business was done. White flowers were much in demand and cleaned up well. Carnations, tulips and bulbous stock were had in abun- dance and moved rapidly. Beauties were scarce, although there was no special demand, while select Liberties, Richmonds, Bridesmaids and Brides were sold at sight. There was a good demand for violets, lily of the valley, mignonette, and sweet peas. Continued dark weath- CINCINNATI er has lessened the supply of cut flowers and really first-class stock is difficult to obtain. Roses and carnations especially are showing the bad effect produced .by the lack of sunshine. Judging from the appearance of the plants there will not be anything like a surplus of roses for some time to come. Business continues brisk and consequently prices are near the top notch. A few good sweet peas have arrived but not in sufficient quantities to meet the demand. The quality of violets was never better and vast numbers are sold each day. There is not a great variety of flowers in the market just now and anything that might be termed a novelty is quickly snatched up at a good figure. The storemen say, "Why don't you grow this and that?" The grower replies, "You won't pay the price when we do grow them;" and so it goes, we have roses, carnations and a little bulbous stock until we are anxious for a change. The conditions of busi- LOUISVILLE ness the previous week were very good. Car- nations had an enormous demand, which was beyond the supply. The quality remains good. Roses have had a great demand, the quantity and condition of stock being up to ex- pectations. Lilies of the valley find a very good demand. Narcissus, hya- cinths, and other seasonable stock move satisfactorily. BELATED MARKET REPORT. Christmas business in Des Moines. la., as summed up from a personal canvass of the various florists, was fully 25 per cent greater than last year. This, in view of the fact that only a short time before Christmas, one of the most elaborate flower stores in the state of Iowa was opened in the most prominent location on the principal business street, makes the increase of business to each individual peculiarly gratifying. Another re- markable thing was that only a week before Christmas fire had broken out in the basement of Lozier the Florist and destroyed his entire stock-in- trade, including a large supply of ribbons, also fixtures and all the ap- purtenances necessary to the conduct- ing of business. The store room was so damaged that it was impossible to open up there again, but he finally succeeded in getting a new stand near the old one. This room too had suf- fered from fire, but the unsightly spots were hidden as best they could, and in the face of all these difficulties a better business was done than any Christmas before. Des Moines has not been considered a very lavish flower- buying town, but these facts would tend to show that it is improving. There was a good supply of all classes of flowers and plants, which sold for satisfactory holiday prices. The de- mand for azaleas, cyclamens and plants in bloom generally was good. The quality of holly was fair and it was pretty well cleaned up. Despite the fact that the price of green was high early in the month, enough was finally received at moderate prices to equal the demand. Christmas trees were a drug. WM. TRILLOW. NEWS NOTES. Misses McNamary and Evans, recent- ly with Messrs. Arnold, have started in business in Omaha, Neb., at 15th and Farnum streets. C. W. Moeckel, florist, of Fitchburg, Mass., has been awarded damages in the sum of $1,277 for injury to his greenhouses caused by the explosion of an oil tank near the Fitchburg gas house two years ago. The Fernery was incorporated on January 11 in Baltimore, Md., with a capital stock of $15,000, divided into 1,500 shares of $10 each. The incor- porators are Charles M. Ackerman, W. D. Allen, Frank V. R. Viers, W. M Jordan, and H. W. Nice. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. Whitman, Mass. — Robert Moir, one house. Portland, Me.— J. W. Minot & Son, one house 40x150; boiler house 20x65. Queens, N. Y. — Cottage Gardens, one house 45 1-2x300, two houses each 45 1-2x355, one house 21 1-2x142, under contract with the Burnham Hitchings Pierson Co. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued January 16, 1906. $09,972. Grub-Puller. Samuel F. Mc- Gown, Dial, Ky. 810.313. Fruit Carrier. Charles A. Wellman, Ottumwa, Iowa. 810,344. Lawn Trimmer. Edward Pierce and Edward Laux, Burlington, Iowa. A NOTABLE PHILADELPHIA EVENT. The formal opening of the Samuel S. Pennock annex building took place on the 22d inst. A distinguished company of the leading florists of the vicinity, and many from distant points were present. John Westcott was the lead- ing speaker, and in tracing Mr. Pen- nock's business growth and congratu- lating him, took occasion to lay before his audience a history of the develop- ment of the cut flower industry during the past fifty years. Mr. Westcott was at his best and did justice to his sub- ject. Charles Fox, one of the oldest florists in Philadelphia, was among the speakers, and gave some interesting reminiscences of bygone days while congratulating the distinguished host on keeping his end up. Edwin Lons- dale's speech was something about marching up and then marching down again, and getting stuck in the middle. Your scribe could not make any sense out of it, but the audience seemed to take it all right. Henry F. Michell responded for the seed trade, and said that he was greatly pleased to see a branch of the business closely allied to his own growing and prospering so well. He admired Mr. Pennock es- pecially for his obliging ways. He had never asked Mr. Pennock for a favor but it had been granted. Robert Kift responded for the horticultural press in his usual able manner. Mr. Martin, Mr. H. N. Willits and a number of others spoke. The host himself gave a most modest account of himself and was contented with stating the barest outlines of his career. But that's what we always expect of Mr. Pennock, and his understatements were all put to his credit. The main floors of the combined buildings were tastefully decorated with foliage and flowering plants, cut flowers and evergreens. E. J. Fan- court was master of ceremonies, and acquitted himself in his usual able manner. The employes from the store, from Clarence J. Watson, the manager, down to the humblest, did their utmost to entertain the visitors. BELATED MARKET REPORT. The business of the late Mrs. A. B. Machlin of Harrisburg, Pa., will be continued by the estate, with Mr. C. Uttley in charge. The William Graham Co. have moved from 108 South 13th St., Philadelphia, to the store occupied until recently by the Hugh Graham Co., having pur- chased the retail end of the latter con- cern which they will operate in con- junction with their own business. The Hugh Graham greenhouses on York Road will be run by Mr. Irwin, a brother-in-law of Mr. Graham. 114 H ORTI CULTU R E. January 27, 190$ FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOCAN BUILDING 55-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 A. M. to 5 P. M. la writing advertisers, mention Horticulture FORD BROTHERS 48 West 28th Street, NEW YORK A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone, 3870 or 3871 Madison Square. ALEX. J. GUTTMArT" THE WHOLESALE % FLORIST ^ OF NEW YORK Phone 1664-1665 Mad. Sq. 43 W. 28th St WE HAVE A GOOD OPENING for a grower of lily of the valley and general bulbous stock. Would like to communicate with growers of good bulbous flowers. Can handle them at good prices. Also asparagus plumosus. Let us hear fiom you. A. L. YOUNC & CO. Wholesale Florists Tel. 35=9 Mad. Sq. 54 W. 28lh St., New York BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th Street - - NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 2921-5243 nadison Square t JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist SELLINO AOfiNT FOR LARQEST GROWERS A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises every variety grown for New York market, at current prices TEL. loos madison SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer la Choice Cut Flowers 39 West 28th Street. New York Telephone : 902 Madison Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ALWATS ON SABS THE HIGHEST . W J» | PVf ALWATS grade or VALULT ON HAW) BEST BEAUTIES, METEORS, BRIDES AND BRIDESMAIDS JAMES McMANUSwsVteV 50 W. 30th St., New York H . J3> c FROMEJNT v^ccshso°rrrtfey Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: 22co, 2301, Madison Square Write for Current Prces FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Commission Dealer In send your flowers to ^— v . w-* -m Phil F Kpsslpr Cut blowers II. \m IXtaolUI CONSIGNMENTS DESIRED 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. CONSIGNMENTS DESIRED 46 W. 29th Street, New York Tel. 3393 Madison Sq. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty and Edgeley fan and sp. " extra. No. 1 " Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp *' extra '*" No. 1 and lower giades .... Liberty, fanoy ■ - - - ** ordi ary Richmond, fancy ordinary Golden Gate, fancy " " ordinary ....•• Chatenay, fancy ordinary Last Half of Week First Half of Week ending Jan. 20 beginning Jan. 22 1906 1906 50.00 to 35.00 to 25 00 to 5.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 t I 2.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 to to . 10.00 to 2.00 to 8.00 to 2.00 to 75.00 50 00 35-oo 15.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 25 00 10.00 25 00 15.00 6.00 ! 10 00 6.00 50.00 to 35.00 to 25.00 to 5.00 to 12.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 to to to • to. 00 to 2 OO tO 10.00 to 2.00 to 75.00 50.00 35.00 15.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 25.00 10.00 25.00 15.00 6.00 i«; .00 800 Carnations Fancy Ordinary Cattle>as Cypripediums ••• Lily of the Valley Violets Tulips ... Roman Mya.. Paper White Nar- Daffodils, Trumpets Hiijnonette Adiantum Cuneatum Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus.. . . " & Spreneeri, bunches Last Half of Week ending Jan. 20 1906 4.00 to 2.00 to 40.00 *to 10.00 to 1. 00 to -35 to 2.00 to 1.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 1. 00 to to 8.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to 0.00 4.00 60.00 12. CO 3.00 •75 4.00 2.00 5.00 6.uo 1-25 1.50 15.00 3 5 -co 25.00 First half of Week beginning Jan. 22 1906 4.00 to 2.00 to 30.00 to 10.00 to 1. 00 to .40 to 2.00 to I. 00 to 3.00 to 2 OO tO ■75 to to 8 00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to 6 00 3.00 50.00 12.00 3.00 •75 4.00 2.00 5.00 6.00 125 1.50 15.00 *5-°° 25.00 JOHN YOUNC Wholesale FLORIST 51 West 28tH St.. New YorK Telephone, 4463-4464 Madison Sq. Best Beauties. Brides and Bridesmaids. Lily of the Valley, Orchids and Lilies. Renowned Cottage Garden Carnations. TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quotations ou fall orders Tel. 798.799 Madison sq. 44 West 28th Street. New York City Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. Tel. J44*| Madison So, NeW York FLORISTS OUT OF TOWN Taking Orders for Flowers to be Deliv- ered to Steamers or Elsewhere in New York can have them delivered in PLAIN BOXES, WITH OWN TAGS in best manner by Young & Nugent 42 W. 28th St., New York In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture January 27, 1906 H ORTI CULTURE 115. Fancy Ferns ^Wholesale Florists 30 and 40 Miami Ave., DE TROIT, MICH- Michigan Cut $1.25 per 1000 Discount on Regular Shipments Flower Exchange "■JJSS* Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., Mew York city Cut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or ortkr from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square J. 6. Murdoch & Go. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. Bonnot Bros. Wholesale Florists 55 and S7 W. 26th St , NEW YORK Cat Flower Exchange t.i 830 Midiaon Siiuare. OPEN 6.00 A.M. AN UNEQUALE3 OJTlET FDR GO'iSIGNJO FLOWERS The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH 48 W. 30th Street, New York Tel 124-325 Madison Square JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. 53 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. ESTABLISHED 1872 JOHN J. PERKINS WHOLESALE and COMMISSIOU FLORIST 115 W. 30th St., New York Tel. No. 956 Madison Square Wanted.— A few more reliable growers of Carnations and Violets. Quick returns and highest prices. ME ALFRED H. LANGJHAR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St., New York Telephone 3(124 Madison Square. Established 1891 BUY FROM SHIP TO TRY CARNATIONS AND ROSES Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd. 504 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Cut Flowers BOSTON'S BEST ALL VARIETIES SHIPPED TO ALL POINTS Florists' Supplies Largest Stock in New England Lowest Wholesale Rates N.F.McCarthy&Co. 84 HAWLEY ST. Tel. Main 5973 BOSTON Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST, BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $1X0 per 1000. Discounts on larger quantities. Write for prices on case lots. we have very fine cut box wood. da.c;ge;r and f*ajvgy ferns NEW CROP SOUTHERN WILD SMIL6X $3.50 and $7.00!per Case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Wire Designs Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes, etc, LAUREL FESTOONING. 5c. and 6c, per yard. 8 .& 1 1 Province St., Boston, Mass. L. D. Telephone, Mam 2618 HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.- CINCINNATI Jan- 23 DETROIT Jan. 22 ROSES Am. Beauty and Etigely . fan and sp . extra No. 1 '* Lower grades* Bride and Maid, fan. and sp " " extra... '■ " No. 1 and Lower gr Liberty, fancy. . " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy Ordinary. Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary Chatenay , Faney " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy ....•••• Ordinary niSCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Cypnpediums Lily of the Valley Violets Tulips Roman Hya. : Paper White Nar . . . Daffodils; Trumpets Mignoneite ....... ■• Adiantum Cuneatum Croweanum Smilax 1 Asparagus Plumosus, strings " & Sprengeri, bunches 50.00 30.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 12.00 8.00 3.00 to 3.00 •75 3.00 3.00 60.00 40.00 25.00 15.00 10.00 8.00 5. oo 15.00 IO.CO 10.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 1.50 5 00 4.00 15 00 50.00 35-0O to to to 8.00 12.00 3-00 1.00 2.00 2.00 15.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 10 00 6.00 4.00 2.00 50.00 25.00 4.00 1.50 3 -oo 3 ' "' ' 4.00 2.00 25.00 to 15.00 DO OO 50.00 PER 100. "TO DEALERS ONLY. "BUFFALO Jan. 23 50.00 30.00 15.00 8.00 12.00 10.00 4.00 12.00 5.00 to 60.00 to 50.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to 15.00 to 12.00 to 10.00 to 15.00 to 12.00 to . to . 10.00 6. co to 10.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 •50 3.00 2.00 .50 1 25 12.00 40.00 25. CO 5.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1. 00 1. 50 PITTSBURG Jan. 22 40.00 25.00 12.50 5.00 12.50 6.00 12 50 6.00 12.50 6.00 3.00 *.=5 2.00 .50 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 75 12.50 30.00 50.00 30.00 15.00 5.00 15.00 10.00 8.00 20.00 8.00 20.00 8.00 8.00 5.00 it .00 8.00 5.00 2.00 4.00 1-25 4.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 I. CO 1.25 15.00 50.00 ^o.oo| 30.00 to 50.00 Geo. A. Sutherland Co, CUT FLOWERS Florists* Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY SRTEET BOSTON E. A. BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer In SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX and Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplies. New crop now ready In limited quantities EVERGREEN, ALA. Decorating Evergreens, etc., atlholesale Wild Smilax, Palmetto and Cycas (fresh cut), Palm Leaves, Galax, Leu- cothoe, Ferns and Mosses, Leaf Mold, Orchid and Azalea Peats. Everything in Season. THE KERVAN COMPANY 20 West 27th St., New York. 116 H List of Advertisers Page Allen W. F. 94 Allen VVm. Stuart Co. 115 Aschmann Godfrey- -no Bambrick, Thos. H...118 Barrows H.H. St Son. 1 10 Bayersdorfer H & Co in Beaven, E. A i"5 Black, Chas I°9 Blackistone Z. D ill Boadin^lon A. T 94 Bonnot'Bros "i Boston Florist Letler Co «' Boston Wine o\v Plate Glass Co u8 Breck Joseph & Sons 94 Breitmeyer's J. Sons III Budlong J. A. I" Burnett Bros. •■ 94 Burnham Hitchings Pierson Co 120 Burpee W. A. & Co. 94-10S Butler E. A. & Son 9» Chicago House Wreck- ing Co "'9 Chicago Carnation Co -9i-93 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 94 Cooke G. H i" Cottage Gardens .91-109 Cowee A i°9 Davis A. B. & Son..; 91 Dilger Wm 115 Dreer H A 108-111, Dysart K. J "8 Eichholz Henry •- ■• 92 Elliott Wm. &Son 94 Esler J. G. 119 Ernest W. H m Farquhar R. & J. & Co 94 Felthousen J. E. no Fenrich J S 115 Fletcher F. W 110 Ford Bros 114 Forest Nursery & Seed Co. 109 Froment H. F... 114 Gardner, Jno. G 107 Grey T. J. & Co 94 Gude A. & Bro Ill Gurney Heater Mlg. Co 119 Guttman Alex. J . 113-114 Guttman & Weber. ..107 Hail Asso. 119 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works.- 94 Heller & Co... 94 Herbert David& Sons 109 Hews A. H. & Co 119 Hill E. G no Htppard E 119 Holly Castle Co 118 Horan E. C 114 Hubert & Co. no HuntE. H 112 Kasting W. F 115 Kervan Co., The 115 Kessler, P. F 14 King Cons. Co 119 Klokner A 119 Kramer F. H. 92-106-111 Kroe-chell Bros 118 Lager StHurrell.. no Lang Julius 115 Langianr, Alfred H.. .115 Le Page N. no Leuthy A. & Co no McCarthy N. Co Page F. & 115 McConnell Alex.. ■- III McKellar Charles W. 112 McKissick, W. E. ...112 McManus J as 114 Michell H. F. & Co.. 94 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 115 Montgomery Nurser- ies 107 Millang Charles ns Miliang Frank .114 Moltz A 114 Moninger J. C ny Mt. Hissarlik Nursei- ies 109 Murdoch J. B 115 Murray Samuel.. .... 1 1 1 Nicotine Mfg Co 94 Niessen Leo. Co 112 Patten & Co. . . 90 Pennock Samuel S. 91-92-112 Perkins John J 115 Phila. Cut Flower Co. 112 Pierson F R. Co.. 90-110 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 115 Pye E. H 91 Rawson.W. W. &Co. 94 Raynor lohn 1 ...... 1 14 Ke d & rveller in Reid Edw 112 Remberg Peter 112 Robinson H. M. & Co 1:5 Roehrs Julius no Rose Hill Nuiseries..i07 Saltford, Geo 114 Sander & Son no Schtllo Lumber Co... 118 Schmidt J. C. Co no Scollay John A. 119 Scott John no Sheridan W. F.. 114 Sievers J. H. & Co... yO biggers X Siggers .. .118 Situations & Wants. .118 Skidelsky S. S ..no Stern J. it Co in Stearns A. T. Lumber Co ..119 Sievens HA 91 Stumpp & Walter... .107 Sutherland Geo. A. Co n5 Suzuki& Iida 94 Thompson J. D. Co. . 91 Thorburn J.M. &Co. 94 Thornton Bros. 109 Totty, Chas. H 91 Traendly & Schenck.114 Troy, J. H 109 Vaughan and Spetry.ira Vesey W. J. &M S.. 91 WalshM. H 92 Watburton C. 91 WardC. W.. 91 Ward Ralph M. Co... 94 Watson G C 94-118 Weathered Co r 20 Weber F. C m Weber H. & Sons 90 Weeber & Don 94 Welch Bros 112 Wietor Bros 112 Winterich C no Winterson E. F 112 Young A. L 114 Young John 114 Young & Nugent ...114 Young Thos. Jr 11 1 Is your name in the above list? If not, why not? ORTI CULTURE Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertisements under this head, 10 cents a line. Regular advertisers In this Issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will Indicate the respective pages. ACCOUNTANT. Rohert J. Dysart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. January 27, 1906 AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page sec List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS P. NANUS. S. S. Penuock. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS ROOTS. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. N. LePage, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Tuberous Rooted For page see List of Advertisers. BAMBOO STAKES. Suzuki & Iida, 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers- Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-54 N. Market Si., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. W. VV. Rawson & Co., 12 & 13~F. H. Square, Boston. Arlington Tested Seeds for Florists. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Suzuki & Iida, 31 Barclay St., New York. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell & Co., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. Chas. Black, HIghtstown, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers CARNATIONS. John H. Sievers & Co., 1251 Chestnut St., San Francisco, Cal. Hannah Hobart. For page see List of Advertisers. J. 1). Thompson Carnation Co.. Jollet, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Stevens Co., Dedham, Mass. Rooted Cuttings Variegated Lawson. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman, 43~W. 28th St., N. Y. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Patten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass. Pink, Tatten and Mikado Carnations. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. John E. Haines, My Maryland. Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro. Pa. Carnations, Red Lawson, Mrs. W. T. Omwake. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Mv Maryland and Jessica. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet. 111. Rooted Cuttings, Aristocrat and Gletidale. For page see List of Advertisers. ~W. J. & M. S. Vesey. Ft. Wayne, Ind. Carnation Glendale. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Warbnrton, Fall River, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS— Continued. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Carnation Robert Craig. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytowu-on-Hud- son, N. Y. Carnations, Winsor, White Enchantress, Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. In "writing advertisers, mention Horticulture CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo: page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. C. Winterich, Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. DAISIES. The F. W. Fletcher Co., Auburndale, Mast. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS^ David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. STS. Pennock, Philadelphia. Dahlia Roots. For page see List of Advertisers. ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR. Holly-Castle Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Sous, Whitman, Mass. Nepbrolepis Barrowslt. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Nephrolepls Plersonl Elegantisslma. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Fur page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Stern & Co., 1928 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. G. A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List j)f^Advertlsers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertlaers. Young & Nugent, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breitmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young. Jr., 41 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Gude & Bro., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Z. D. Blackistone, 14th and H Sts.. Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. January 27. 1906 HORTICULTURE 117 FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH— Cont. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kausas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest. 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers, FOLDING BOXES. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. tor page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS. J. E. Felthouseu. Scheuectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. GLADIOLI. Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS. G. C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow St., Philadel- phia. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Burnbam Hltchlngs Pierson Co., 1133 Eroadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago House Wrecking Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearus Lumber Co., Nepouset, Boston. Fur page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Moninger Co. 117 East Blackhavvk St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Adam Sehillo Lumber Co., West St. and Hawthorne Ave., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 nud 48 Marion St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE. Anchor Greenhouse Hose is the best for Florists. Mineralized Rubber Co.. New York. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 and 40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich., Wm. Dllger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Buruham Hltchlngs Pierson Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 74 Franklin St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St., Chicago! For page see List of Advertisers. D. IllHe. Flower Market. Park St., Boston. Heating, Ventilating, Supporting. IMPORTING HOUSES. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. Plants and Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Suzuki & Ilda. 31 Barclay St.. New York. For page ace List of Advertisers. MICE PROOF SEED CASES. Heller & Co.. Montclalr, N. J. For page sop Pet of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co , 911 Chemical Bide.. St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTINE APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NUkSERY STOCK. Mt. Hlssarlik Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens, yueens, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. BlackrHlghtstown, N. Y7 For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Forest Nursery & Seed Co., McMlnnvllle. Tenn. Forest Tree and Shrub Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. PAEONIES. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. Slggers & Siggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEERLESS REPAIR CLAMP. A. Klokner, Wauwatosa, Wis. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS, BEDDING. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS DECORATIVE. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston. Palms, Kentia Belmoreana. For page sec List of Advertisers. PLANTS FORCING. H. F. MIchell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For puge see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, Boston. Gladioli for Forcing. For page see List of Advertisers. F. W. O. Schmitz, Prince Bay, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. RETAIL FLORISTS. Julius A. Zlnn, 2 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Flowers by Telegraph. Alex. McConnell. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 432a Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Youug & Nugent, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Z. D. Blacklstone, 14 & H Sts>, Washing' ton, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Gude & Bro.. 1214 F St., Washington, D C. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh. Woods Hole. Mass. Hardy Roses. IL T. Roses and Ramblers. August Rolker & Sons.~3lT Barclay St.. New York. Rnellsh-Grown Roses. BeuJ. Dorrance. Dorranceton, Pa. Ktllarnev and Richmond. E. H. Pye. Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. F. H. Kramer, Washington, D. C. Queen Beatrice. For page see List of Advertisers. The E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond, Ind. Richmond. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. Richmond. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 and 13 Faneull Hall Sq., BoBton. Cyclamen Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 sT Market St., ~ Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers W. Atlee Burpee & Co.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Burnett Bros., 101 West St., New York Seeds, Bulbs, and Fertilizers. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. MIchell Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farqnbar & Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. G. C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow St.7 Phlladel- phla. Sweet Pea Christmas. For page see List of Advertisers. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., New York. Vegetable and Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. J789. High Grade Grass. Clover, and Tree Seeds. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8 & 11 Province St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM; CEDAR POLES. H. R. Akers, Chatsworth, N. J. STEAM TRAP. E. Hlppard. Youngstown. O. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Burnham Hltchlngs Pierson Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay. 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marlon St., New Y'ork. For page see List of Advertisers. The Chicago Lifter. J. C. Moninger Co.. 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago VERBENAS. H. F. MIchell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos- ton. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Roton. Welch Bros.. 15 Province St.. Boston. Buffalo. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. F. Kastlng. 383-87 Ellicott St., Buf- falo. N. Y. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Budiong. 37 Randolph St., Chicago. , E. H. Hunt. 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. 1 Chas. W.McKellar. 51 Wabash Av.. Chicago. Peter Relnberg. 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. A. L. Randall Co.. 21 Randolph St.. Chicago. Wletor Bros.. 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Vaughan & Sperry, 60 Wabash Av., Chicago. E. F. Wlnterson Co., 45. 47, 49 Wabash Av., Chicago. Cincinnati. Ohio Cut Flower Co.. 129 E. 3d St. Wsi Murphy, 128 E. 3d St. Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dllger, mgr. 118 HORTICULTURE January 27, 1906 BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW CLASS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS, German and American 261 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. LUMBER For Creenhouse Benches Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, fctc. We are in a Special ft Position to Famish Everthing in PINE and HEflLOCK BUILDING LUfTBER WRITE FOR PRICES PECKY CYPRESS" Adam Schillo Lumber Co. rui> »^»o • ^»o »-as 1, Lumber and Sup- plies of every kind from the Fifty Million Dollar St. Louis World's Fair. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. S5th -mi. I Iron Sts. CHICAGO NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL. For particulars address John 6. Esler, Saddle River, M. J. The Standard Steam Trap Certificate of merit awarded at Washington, D, C, Florists' Convention. For simplicity, durability and per- fect satisfaction it has them all guessing. It is in a class by itself. To see it work a large plant as well as a small will convince the most sceptical that it is the Florists' Friend. The Standard Ventilating Machine still leads as the most durable, easiest working and the all-around satisfactory machine. The Duplex* Gutter is gaining all the time, over 12,000 feet sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. E. HIPPARD, YoungstowD, Ohio FOR HEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING BY STEAM OR HOT WATER NEW YORK OFFICE Ml FIFTH AVE 74- FRAN-KLIN ST. BOSTON L— ^^^^— «— M— — ■ * Peerless rej^G-am p l sum Saxatile uteum new , . 10 Aquilegia coerulea hybnda . . 15 '* flabellata nana alba . . 20 " Haylodgiensis de icatissima (new) 14 Astilbe Davidii (new) . . "h Campanula Persicifolia grandiflora . 30 " " " Moerheimi (new) 14 Chrysanthemum, " Shasta Dasy " per 1,000 seeds .... 5° Coreopsis lanceolata grand flora . 10 ■• " "Golden Fleece ' (new) r; Delphinium Formosum ... 15 Coelestinum . 30 Gold Medal Hybrids . 50 Digitalis gloxiniaetlora, mixed . . 10 mandate superba . . 15 Bupatorium Corlestinum . 20 (Jail ardia Grandiflora superba . . 15 Gtpsophila paniculata . 10 HeUnlum Grand. Cupreum (new) . 10 nelianthus, finest percnn al mixed . 25 Heliop-is PitcherH>i^l^NVH^V^NV>»W*»^***^m»Wi^«»* >»ii%M^*»^i^M^»^i»M» J*N^*^*»»%'» The E. C. HILL Co. RICHMOND, INDIANA. HEADQUARTERS FOR CHRYSANTHEMUMS The three most successful commercial varieties of the )ear have been : Mile. Clementine ToilSet, which is an Octo- ber Chadwick. Roi d'ltalie, magnificent October yellow, ronnd as a ball. Jeannie Nonin- The most perfect white com- mercial. The latest fine white. Orders booked now for 1906 delivery at $10 per 100 The full Wells-Pockett set; E. J. Brooks, Hetty Wedge, Mary Ann Pockett, Merstham Crimson, May Seddon, Mrs. D. Willis James, Mrs. F. F. Thompson, Mrs. G. Heume, Mrs. Henry Partridge, Mrs. Jno. Dunne, Mrs. R. E. Mason, Mrs. Wm. Knox, T. Richardson, W. Wells, Beatrice May, all at 50c each, $5 per doz., $35 per 100. M. Oalvat's set. M. Nonin'S fine varieties, the certifi- cated American sorts, same price as Wells-Pockett set. £3" We won First Premiums in all but one entry for collections at the shows at Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City and Indianapolis, and these collections were mad.* up very largely of novelties ; the big new sorts are an absolute necessity. GERANIUMS. — We have splendid young plants ready for immediate delivery of Castellane, Trego, Mrs. E.G. Hill, Marvel, Nutt, j. Viaud, Ricard, Tamatave, Charles Harcourt, all the best bedders. Also fancy pot varieties, at $22.50 per 100. THE E. C. HILL CO. tJ*/*,+**tJmA*i*i^**+***^+*'l*t't**ii* **+* ••»■% ^M&H* ****+»l**+*****+»?i J. E. FELTHOUSEN G e; i* a:v iu Jvr s We have at least 150,000 geraniums in 2% in. pots aod in fine condition and the leaders at $18.00 per 1,000; $2.00 per 100. Per 100 Rose Geraniums, 2^ in. $18.00 per 1000., ..$2.00 Ageratura Gurney, P. Pauline and others " 2 Ya, in 2.00 R. C 60 Fuchsias all the leading varieties, 2% in 3.00 Heliotrope, all dark, 7% in- 3.00 Sweet Alyssuni 2% in 2,00 Lobelia, 2% in zoo Alteruu nthera, rooted cu'tings -o German Ivy, all rooted cuttings 50 English Ivy, extra fine rooted cutting 1.50 The \\\rld and all of Colcus R. C $ .60 per 100; $5.00 per 1,000. Cash must accompany the order. J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N.Y. We hope our readers will, as far as possible, buy everything they need from Horticulture's Advertisers. P ANSI ES Over one million plants ready from our Fam- ous Strain. None better. SI. 50 per 500, $2.50 per lono. Daisies (Belis) tine plants, 82 00 per 1000. Forget-me-not, Hardy blue, S3.no per WOO. Geraniums out of 2 1-2 inch pots, best va- rieties, $1 50 per 100. 50.000 ready now. jLC^SCHMIDT CO., - BRISTOL, PA. Daisies, Daisies and Daisies Wi> are headquarters for MARGUER- ITES. We have 7 varieties and make it our specialty. Stock nf 4 varieties is offered for sale and with a guarantee that it is en- tirely free from leaf miner or other insect pests. Prices on application. flowers in any nii'.nlitv October 1st to July 1st. PLETCHEIl of AUItilRMlAI.IS. Stall 1. Boston Flower Market, Park St. "CYCLAMEN SEEDLING^ ONCE TRANSPLANTED. Giant Strain; none better; including Sal- monium, New fringed. Roccoco and Papilio In five separate Colors. $2.50 per 100, $22.00 per 1000. C. WINTKKKII, Defiance. Onio. It is never too eariy nor too late to order the Scott Fern Best Commercial Introduction for many years JOHN SCOTT Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York. NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII. $10 per 100 SCOTTII 5 " " BOSTON, 3 " " HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, Florists, Whitman, Mass. GODFREY ASCHMAM IOI 2 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA *^>-* Importers of Araucaria excelsa, glaucat compacta. aud robusta PALHS and AZALEAS Write for prices 600 AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES 3-year old, last summer's field-grown roses, now dormant stock iu root house. Will make from 3 to 5 flowering shoots. $10.00 per hundred. If planted now will make excellent stock FOR EASTEK TRADE. E. A. BUTLER & SON, Florists, 526 Main St., Niagara Falls, N. Y. Renin by check or money order. Sphagnum Moss and Cedar Poles Moss i 5 hi' Bale. S1.25; 3 Kales, $3.25; 5 Bales, $5 00; Pks Moss, in Bales, $7.50 Poles, -t inch butt 8 feet long, $15 00 per lltIO; 1lA inch butt luto U feet long, *2i.60 per lcOO. Cash. H. R. AKERS, Chatsworth. N. J. Consult Buyers' Directory and List of New Offers on Pages 148, 149 and 150. Palms, Ferns And Decorative Plants A Fine Lot of AZALEAS in Great Variety A targe Assortment of Ferns for Jardinieres Also, Araucarias, Rubbers, Pandanns, Aralias Dracaenas, Aspidistras, Maranias, Croions etc., etc. WHOLESALE PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION A. LEUTHY & CO. Importers and 1 xporters Growers and Dealers PERKINS STREET NURSERIES Roslindale. Boston, Mass. "We hope our readers will, as far as possible, buy everything they need from Horticulture's Advertisers. Orchids Largest Importers t Exporters f Growers and Hybridists in the World Sander, St, Albans, England ORCHIDS Arrived in superb condition — Cattleya Trianae, Cattfeva Gig:a« Sanderiana, Oncidium Fuscatum, Oncidium Kramerianum and Bur lingtonia fragrans. Lager & Hurrell, SSBfJ! Summit, N. J. ORCHIDS, PALMS FOLIAGE PLANTS Bay and Box Trees JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Exotic Nurseries Rutherford, N. J. Nephrolepis Piersoni Elegantissima i See our advertisement In issue of Dee. 9 — Page 623. HORTICULTURE VOL, III FEBRUARY 3, 1906 NO. 5 Published "Weekly by horticulture: publishing co. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART, EDITOR AND MANAGER subscription price One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies ?i.oo 2.00 ■°s ADVERTISING RATES, NET Per Inch, 30 inches to page . . .90 Full Page ' 24.00 On Yearly Contract — 52 consecutive times — per inch, .70. Per page . 20.00 COPYRIOHT, 1906. BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. 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 OF THIS ISSUE Page FRONTISPIECE— President-elect John H. Dunlop A NEW CYCLAMEN— H. H. Thomas, Illus. . . . 127 AMERICAN TKEES IN EUROPE— W. R. Smith 127 CULTIVATION AND CAPE OF YOUNG ROSES— Wm. Scott 128 0D0NT0GL0SSUMS— James Hutchinson 128 POLLINATION— W. R. Gilbert 129 MORE ABOUT TWO TROUBLESOME IN- SECTS—M. J. Pope 129 EDITORIAL 130 OBITUAEY John Reck, Portrait 131 Harvey Lyon 131 J. A. Budlong, Portrait 131 PRESIDENT-ELECT KENYON L. BUTTER- FIELD, Portrait 131 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Tarrytown Horticulturists Dine 132 Nassau County Horticultural Society 132 Newport Horticultural Society 132 American Rose Societv ■ 132 Carnation Night at Florists' Club of Phila. . 132 Florists' Club of Washington 132 Postal Progress League 132 State Florists' Association of Indiana 133 Club and Society Notes 133 QUEBEC— George Moore 133 Page CARNATIONS IN THE ROCKY MOUN- TAINS—J. A. Valentine 134 TWO F. R. PIERSON COMPANY INTRODUC- TIONS—Illustration 135 CARNATIONS FROM A WHOLESALER'S POINT OF VIEW— A. J. Guttata 137 THE BURBANK CREATIONS— A Criticism from "Nature" 138 THE CARNATION OF THE FUTURE— Peter Fisher 139 HOUSE OF THE ARISTOCRAT— Illustration. 139 IMPRESSIONS OF CALIFORNIA AND ITS CLIMATE— E. D. Darlington 140 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Louisville, New York, Philadelphia. San Francisco 145 MISCELLANEOUS A Correction 131 California Notes 131 Personal 131 The Holly-Castle Trip 131 Garden Decoration 133 Charles Weber— Portrait 137 Fire Record 145 News Notes 145 Catalogues Received 150 Greenhouses Building or Projected 150 List of Patents 150 BUFFALO, N. Y.— E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Ellicott St. CHICAGO, ILL.— E. W. D. Laufer, 2327 N. Leavitt St. CLEVELAND, O.— A. L. Hutchins, 38 Plymouth St. CINCINNATI, O.— Frank W. Ball, 818 E. 3rd Street. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. Wiegand, 1610 N. Illi- nois St. LOUISVILLE, KY.— F. L. Schulz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. MONTREAL— William Cooper, 568 SL Paul St. LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES NEWPORT, R. I. — David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— George C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow St. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.— Luther Monnette, 1100 Van Ness Av. WASHINGTON, D. C— Z. D. Blackistone, 14th and H Street?, N. W. 126 HORTICULTURE February 3, 1906 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 and 7 South Market Street Boston, Mass. PALMS SPECIAL SUFPLUS OFFER KENT1A BELMOREANA D07. IOO y/2 inch Pots 4-5 leaves $2.00 $15.00 4 " " 5-6 " 4.50 35.00 5 " " 6-7 " at 1. 00 each F.O. B. Boston, no charge for packing Cash with order or satisfactory references ARTHUR GOWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm BBKLI.X, J*. Y. HAS UNDER CULTIVATION' OVER IOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best M xtures, Collection* and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog: BULBS &SHOE and PLANTS Ralph M. Ward & Co. 2 West Broadway, New York. THOMSON^ MANURE For Vine and Chrysanthemum Seeds. Bulbs. Fertilizers and Horticultural Sundries. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS. 201 Fulton Street, - - New York Telephone, 3427 Cortlaudt. Rawson's Flower Market Stocks Our own strain grown especially for us; 85 to go# d uible flowers : JKlre White \-%oz. .75. 1 oz. $5 00 Other colors " .60 " 4.00 W. w. RAWSON &. CO., Seedsmen 12 & 13 Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston, Mass, ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS At $5.00 per I0O0 Seeds. Reduced price on large quantities. Our wholesale price-list for Florists and Market-Gardeners is now ready for mailing, and will be sent free on application. It contains a full assortment of the choicest seeds of the highest grade. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS CYCAS RtVOLUTA STEMS J, M. Thorburn & Co. 36 Cortlandt St., New York Reliable and Tesred. Catalogue Mailed Free * SWEEBER & DONl y s,.,.,i . „ ,-.,„..„,-„,- „_-__ y x Jtt" 1,4 CHAMBERS STREET ^ rnerchants NEW YORK \ Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. GLADIOLI Lilies, Japanese Plants BA MBOO STAKES SUZUKI & IIDA 3! Barclay Street, New York 40,000 Large 4-Year Old Barfs Mammoth Asparagus Roots, Suitable for forcing or for outdoor planting where it is desirable to cut the first season. Price $1.25 per IOO; $6.90 per 1,000; or 20,000 for Siuo.oo Order at once; ground must be cleared. [ Address W .F. ALLEN. Salisbury, Nld. Forcing Varieties FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT JAPAN LILIES SEEDS FOR FLORISTS Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Seeds and Agricultural Hardware 4f-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS. THOS. J. GREY& CO. HIGH GRADE FORCING BULBS Agricultural Implements SEEDS 32 SO. riARKET ST., BOSTON Seeds. Bulbs and Fertilizers BURNETT BROS. 101 West Street Opposite Central R. Rd. Ferry, Liberty and West Streets NEW YORK QUALITY tttt - SEND J?OR CATALOGUE. ARTHUR T. B0DDINQT0N 34t Went 14th St,, New York. Our Carnation Bands Will save you many a dollar because they make split flowers salable. We offer two sizes below: Brand G. for the general varieties of carnations; Brand Q. C. for the larger flowering fan- cy sorts. Please state which you desire in ordering. O. Brand 10,000, $1.00 7,000,7^0 4,500, sec 2,000, 25c 1,000, :5c The above postpaid Ij any address in the United States upon receipt of price. Q. C. Brand Ounce $ .25 Quarter lb. .$ .85 H-lt lb 1.60 One lb 3.00 Add at the ra>e of 16c per lb. for postage for Q. C. Brass Bands. New Crop Flower Seeds Now Ready lor Delivery Asparagus, Plumosus Nan<>s. green house g>own seed, strictly f resh, per 100 seeds, 60c; per 1000 seeds, $5.00 Tr. Pkt. Oz. Alyssum. Little Gem $0.10 $0.35 Aster, Quee of M rket, dark and light blue, pink, scarlet, white nd mixed each 20 .60 M"'on Flower 15 .50 Salvia Splendens .25 1.25 Verbena. Mammoth Fancy Strain, blue pink, scarlet, striped, white and mix< d, ea. .30 1.50 Send for Wholesale Catalogue, and "Handy Order Sheet" now ready. HENRY F.MICHELL CO. Flower Seed Specialists 1018 Market St. Philadel pbia. Pa. vSweet Pea Christmas Pink and White $ .25 $2.00 Pure White .25 2.00 George C. Watson SEEDSMAN 1614 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia lEJF^* Other varieties of Sweet Peas at usual market prices. MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA, ALASKA, BOHEMIA MUSHROOM ==SPAWN = Fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO. 91 I CHEMICAL BLDG. ST. LOUIS, MO. HELLER'S MICE PROOF SEED CASES. SEND FOR CIRCULARS Heller&Co. MJNTCLAIR, N.J. HORIGUM KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE Made by HAMMONDS SLUG SHOT WORKS. «-*v™~»- SOLD BY SEED DEALERS OF AMERICA February 3, 1906 HORTICULTURE 127 A New and Valuable Cyclamen Cyclamen Low's Salmon The accompanying illustration shows ft new and beautiful cyclamen called Low's Salmon. The flowers are of a new and distinct shade of color so far as cycla- men persicum varieties are concerned. They are of the gigantcum type and of clear salmon or salmon- rose color. It has been put on the market by Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., who say : "We have no hesitation in describing this as the finest cyclamen sent out during late years." The habit of the plant is vigorous though compact, as may be seen from the illustration and the blooms are produced quite clear of the leaves upon stiff straight stalks. Messrs. Low & Co. say that this is not merely a fancy sort, but a first-class market variety and we are of opinion that it will prove a valu- able plant. The color of the flowers is such that it is said to show to even better advantage under artificial light than in the day time. It was shown by Messrs. Low before the Royal Horticultural Society recently and everyone admired the coloring of the flowers. //Ct^o^ n- /tve i-r-it^ei American Trees In Europe Enclosing a letter from the Town Clerk of Glasgow, Scotland, conveying a note of thanks from the Corpor- ation of Glasgow for a recent gift of a collection of American oaks and other trees and seeds for the Botan- ical Gardens there, our friend Mr. W. E. Smith writes us the following communication which will doubtless prove very interesting to tin- many tree lovers among our readers. The enclosed is from the Corporation of Glasgow. I was the invited guest of the corporation at their annual inspection of parks, in company with Bailie Bilsland, now Lord Provost, and the very able and intelligent Superintendent of Parks and Curator of Botanic Gar- den, Mr. James Whitton, last summer. I then noticed the great dearth of American trees not one soft maple (Acer dasycarpum) a tree of which we have planted twenty thousand in the streets of Washington, and no oaks. On this subject I wish to make a remark; the white oak I could not find anywhere in the Botanic Gardens in Europe. When in Berlin some time ago the Curator there put this question to me, "Do you know in America an oak called Quercus albus ?" Startled at this question, I asked "What of it?" "That is what I want to know, what about it ? I have gotten for many years beautiful seed, but never one will grow." The white oak and the soft maple seed cannot be exported. Acorns of the white oak and the seed of the soft maple begin to grow as soon as they reach the ground. By gathering the acorns, ih'' rool is broke nil' and the acorn is useless for propagating. It is the same way with the chinqua- pin (Castanea jmmila). We missed our Platanus occi- dentalis, one or two plants of P. orientalis, our sweet gums, our sour gums, our tulip trees, our American elms in variety and many other interesting American trees and shrubs, that we are certain, under the judicious management of Mr. Whitton, shall have a fair chance as to the adaptability to the climate. We sent seeds and plants of the Salisburia (Loudon), many years ago, suggesting this tree for the smoky cli- mate of London. Smoke is Mr. Whitton's greatest bug- bear and this tree, thriving so well, as you know, on the hillside of Boston's Public Grounds where the smoke is, of course, not as bad as the smoke in London and Glasgow, it is hoped will be as successful as that tree has been in Boston for over a hundred years. I shall have something to say about the terrible dis- ease that has attacked the larch. The question of hered- ity and the care necessary to select proper seed, will make an interesting theme for some future communica- tion. Yours very sincerely, 128 horticulture: February 3, 1906 Cultivation and Care of Young Rose Stock 1 presume that by now every successful grower lias his rose stock started for another year and some potted in their first pots and that some of the earliest are ready for a shift into larger pots. If in two-inch pots a shift to three-inch pots is sufficient, and when potted greater care and attention to watering is essential. Do not over-water them; rather go over the benches two or three times a day giving attention to the dry plants, than to give them all a general watering whether they need it or not. Do not forget to syringe thoroughly every bright day and even on some days when there is no brightness. ' Syringe young stock often and thor- oughly as the red spider does like to get in his work on young stock, and always bear the fact in mind that you are starting up young stock for another year's flowers and that whatever you omit to do now you will suffer from at flowering time next season. It is not often that I use Biblical phrases, but this one suits the case in hand that -whatsoever a man soweth that, shall he also reap." So, also, if you start good stock and look after it properly you shall be cutting good flowers next season. When repotting young stock from twos to threes is a good time to grade your stock for no matter how care- ful one is there are always some weak plants. Get these weak ones together in one part of the bench so you can give them a little more careful attention than is given the general lot. When potting is also a good time to add a little fertilizer to the soil; pure ground bone, pulverized sheep manure, blood and bone mixed, or sep- arate, and lots of other fertilizers are used for this pur- pose. For myself I prefer blood and bone mixed. It comes in one hundred pound bags already mixed and a four-inch pot full to a bushel of soil is about right. In a few days after repotting you can almost see the stock growing. The temperature in the plant houses can be raised a hi tie. too, after repotting, or when well-rooted through in twos. A temperature for nights of sixty-two and days seventy to eighty witli plenty of ventilation is about right, but watch the ventilators for any change in the weather. Do not let the plants get chilled or a cool draught strike them at any time or you will see an immediate retarding of growth. Plants in bench which have been given a partial rest for the last three weeks can be started up slowly by keeping them a degree or two warmer at nights and applying a little more water to the roots than we have been doing for the last month, but do not be in a rush with them; start them up slowly and you will cut more and better flowers than if two hasty with them. If you intend to run a house or two of American Beauties over summer (and I will say there is always a good demand for good American Beauties and good prices for them in June, July, and part of August) now is a good time to get ready for them by cutting the plants down to fourteen or sixteen inches from the soil. No need to replant them in fresh soil ; if your soil is a little soured give it a slight scratch over the surface and apply a top dressing of unslacked lime and that, with the drying out and rest they have had, will enable them in start nut nicely. Don't start them too hastily; at first fifty-six to fifty-eight at night is enough for them and plenty of air during the day in cloudy or bright weather in a temperature of sixty-five to seventy will bring them along nicely. Syringe frequently in bright clays and do not let the wood shrivel up or it will be all off. I will have more to say on this later on as the season advances. U'^oS'sr^- Odontoglossums Odontoglossum crispum and kindred species, Pes- catoreii, Lindleyanum, triumphans, odoratum and the many natural hybrids supposed to lie the results of intercrossing of the species already named can be so successfully grown in New England, in fact are grown so well that some collections though perhaps not quite so extensive, and perhaps do not include such rare varieties, compare favorably with European collections. They may be seen doing well under several methods of treatment; no tw^o growers Have exactly the same ideas, but to insure success a dry atmosphere in winter and a close atmosphere in summer should be avoided. The low temperature in winter necessitating strong fire heat is as important a matter for consideration as the humid heat of summer. A fixed winter tempera- ture is not advisable. Grown in a sunny position from September until early in March the temperature may be allowed to run up with sun heat but the atmospheric moisture should be maintained at the same time and in cold weather the night temperature may fall to 1"> degrees I', and if i intained in zero weather by fire heal too much attention cannot lie given to the maintainence of a mo mosphere night; and day. eudo-bulbs will not shrivel and lose their vitality. Tin moisture in the atmosphere will act as a s nst thrips, the worst insect the growei it. "Eternal vigilance" is certainly the price of many edontoglossum spikes. The excessive heat and humidity for a wdiile in sum- mer is trvino: to the plants. The heat alone could he remedied by the evapon of water, but accompanied as it generally is by humidity it is difficult to produce evaporation in an atmosphere already saturated. At this time odontoglossums are liable to attacks of fungi which attack and cripple the young growth. This is not noticeable until some time afterwards when the apical portion of the first leaves which have been punc- tured refuses to expand naturally. The inner leaves become contorted giving the growth a crippled appear- ance. We at first attributed this to thrips, but noticing a rather rusty appearance on the leaves, we showed it to a well-known morphologist and microscopist who pro- nounced it fungi. It may be that the spores gain entrance through the punctures made by insects, but it is more likely that the moist -inline of the young growth offers just the right conditions for the growth of the spores as well as a convenient resting place. The remedy would be to keep as free a circulation of air around the plants as possible. Last summer we took out the glass entirely from the end of the north house nailing up cheese cloth in its place. The results, we thought, repaid the trouble. The question of compost is one upon which there is a great diversity of opinion. Much may be said in favor of fern fibre, but a medium we have tried and can recom- mend is Belgian leaf-mould. Nearly all European growers use it either pure or in mixture with excellent results in each case. February 3, 1906 HORTICULTURE l'J9 Pollination To explain the meaning of this word so that it. may be intelligible to some, it may be necessary to remark that pollen is the fine powder which falls from flowers when they have arrived at a certain stage of maturity and are shaken by the wind, or it may be carried by insects from one flower to another. Pollen is contained in a little sack called the anther. Tn the naked eye it appears only as a mere powder, but under the microscope it is found to consist of grains of uniform size and shape, in the same plant, but dif- ferent in all the different species. Their color is usually yellow or brown, but in the epilobium and polemonium it is blue, and in the mullien red. One curious fact is worth recording, as showing how wonderfully nature, or more properly speaking the Creator, has provided against possible dangers. Thus moisture is peculiarly noxious to pollen because it hursts the tiny grains before they can perform their office, which I will notice further on, and for this reason so many flowers drop or close their petals when moisture prevails. The drooping of the snowdrop is a familiar example, and the anagallis or pimpernel is called the poor man's weather glass, because it closes its petals at the approach of rain. The greatest observer of Nature, Linnams, remarked that flowers lose this state of delicate sensibility after pollen is gone. This pollen must be brought into imme- diate contact with the pistil which is the female organ of the plant, bearing the ovules, which when acted upon by the pollen become fruit and seed. As soon as the pollen unites with the ovules, fecundation, or the gen- erative excitement of the rudimental principles of the seeds of plants and of the embryo of animals commences. This is the starting point in the life of the individual. In plants, the pollen must be brought into contact and union with the ovules before seed can be produced, and this is called pollination. Self-pollination is when the pollen is conveyed to the pistils of the same flower, to pistils of other flowers on the same plant, or to pistils of other plants of the same variety which have been propagated by grafts, cuttings, &c. Cross pollination means the conveying of one flower to the pistils of flowers of plants of a different variety ; it also means the transfer of pollen to the pistil of an- other plant of the same variety. Pollination may be effected by natural agencies, as wind, insects, or birds, or by scientific, or artificial processes. It is by the latter that new and improved varieties are usually obtained with wonderful accuracies and success. Some plants are self fertile, that is to say, have per- fect male and female organs in the same flower, and these are capable of self-fecundation; others, called pis- tillate plants, are those which have only the pistils or female organs, and these remain infertile unless oper- ated upon by the pollen of other plants. Strawberries have many varieties which have the pis- tils only, and these will not produce fruit satisfactorily, if at all. unless acted upon by the male pollen. In plant- ing a strawberry bed care should be taken that the va- rieties used should not all be pistillate. By experiments it has been established that sterility exists in a great variety of fruits, and one reason for their not producing is that they were not pollinated; and another fact exemplified is that the fruit produced by self-pollinated flowers is not so perfect as when cross- pollinated by pollen from another fruit, even of the same variety. There is no more fascinating nor profitable part of horticulture than artificial cross pollination, and none so likely to contribute to the comfort and welfare of . mankind, and even to the brute creation; he who suc- ceeds in producing an improved grain or fruit is a bene- factor, not only to his fellow man, but to all the animals that feed on the results of his labor and skill. Before horticulture was a scientific pursuit this use of pollen was not taken much notice of; seedlings were raised without any reference to its effect, and if one variety proved of superior excellence it was by mere chance, hut now the enterprising, enthusiastic and well informed horticulturist goes to work to improve va- rieties of fruit and grain, or to make changes in the habit of growth, form, and color of flowers by a system of artificial cross-pollination and selection with the most certain and beneficial results, not only to his own ad- vantage, but to that of the whole community. More About Two Troublesome Insects In addition to the information about the two species of red spider given in a recent issue of Horticulture I may now add the following: Hydrocyanic gas used at the rate of 1 oz. cyanide of potassium to each 1000 cubic feet, failed to kill either variety of the spiders. It did kill the white fly, green fly, scales, some mealy- bugs, saw bugs, snails and some angleworms, but all kinds of spiders and ants are as lively today as they have ever been. Some of the houses were dosed with the gas two nights in succession, but not a single spider was killed. The damage done to plants by the gas was slight. Out of nearly six hundred plants of phalamopsis only about a dozen were damaged. Ccelogyne cristata suffered most and Oncidium concolor had nearly all its leaves disfigured. The damage in most cases was not notice- able until from three to ten days after the gas had been applied. Naugatuck, < 'onn. 130 ft ORTI CULTU RE February 3, 1906 horticulture: AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. Telephono, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager. Boston has been honored by the attendance Boston 0f a large number of the most enterprising and her and intelligent florists from remote points visitors during the past week. Many had never vis- ited Boston before and the historic riches and traditions of the city were intensely interesting to them. As Mayor Fitzgerald truly said, the effect of such a visit could not but make of everyone who partici- pated, a better American. Come again and again. It is many a year since the eastern Effects haif 0f these United States have been of the treated to such a winter as we have mild weather had up to date. In the vicinity of Boston lawns are almost as green as when frost overtook them. Tips of rose branches still bear foliage and in sheltered sunny spots are actually growing while the young buds down the stem are swell- ing and ready to break out. However, we know not what a day may bring forth and by the time these lines are in print the face of nature may have undergone a change. It will be fortunate for the spring-flowering material if this unseasonable weather stays not too long. The next important horticultural event The will be the meeting and exhibition of the coming American Rose Society which is now but Rose Show seven weeks away. Like the carnation show this also conies to Boston this year. The wide diversity of types, in the outdoor and indoor, the commercial and amateur classes, which the exten ive prize schedule provides for will make this exhibition something extraordinary, not to mention the great annual spring show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society with which it is to be associated. The pilgrim- age to Boston from all parts of the country on this occa- sion will be a large and representative one, for the Queen <>f Flowers lias myriads of devoted subjects, and Boston's welcome will be a hearty one. The agitation to secure government Tne co-operal i<>n in the preservation of the farmer remnant of the White Mountain for- and the forest e strength every day and the are fairly hopeful. Con- gress can be relied on to respond when evidences of a wide-spread popular demand for action on any special subject are forthcoming. The greatest drawback to accomplishing this is the apathy of the rural population. To the average farmer the woods are an obstruction in the way of tillage and the first step in "improving" his land is to get rid of the forest. The advance in the value of wood as it grows scarcer will eventually bring the rural population to a realization of the need for its preservation after the mischief has been done and the loss irreparable. In the meantime it is as hard to get the farmer interested in forest preservation as to get Sydney Smith's proverbial joke into the understanding of a Scotchman. The American Carnation Society has Advancing done a great deal and noble work in the carnation's the development and improvement of interests (he carnation during the years of its existence. The indications are that, like all organizations that aim to advance and not stand still on the glories of the past, efforts will be put forth to extend the activities of the Society on lines hitherto unmolested. To the really earnest seeker there are abundant openings and there will always be found plenty to engage the attention of those willing to work. A problem of vital interest to the carnation grower is how to raise the standard of price for cut blooms to where an adequate return for the production of high- class stock may lie had all through the year. No better means to this end can be devised than frequent public demonstrations of the art such as the great Boston exhi- bition which has just closed. Educate the people away from the notion that the carnation is a "common" flower and educate them still further, by these displays of the higher grades, so that they will insist on having such when they buy and be satisfied to pay the difference in price. Our New York contemporary. Where commenting on the address of the small exhibitor President Fisher before the Arner- stands jcan Carnation Society, expresses its views as fellows : "Mr. Fisher believes that 'the most serious menace to the usefulness and progress of our society lies in the staging at our exhibitions of varieties that have little or no com- mercial value.' This, we presume, has a more direct bear- ing on novelties, and may be regarded, and well taken as a hint to those who think their 'own crow blackest,' and have faith enough in their belief to place their produc- tions on view alongside those, measured by which they fall a long way short, and help generally to detract from the excellence of the exhibition as a whole. The rebuke is merited; and it should be heeded." We eannoi endorse these sentiments nor do we believe that Peter Fisher intended to be understood as rebuking a brother florist for having the audacity to place his pro- ductions on view alongside those of his more experienced and successful fellows. "Despise not the day of small things" is a bit of old-fashioned advice not out of place when considering the novelty classes in a professional exhibition. Here lies the best field of such a society as the American Carnation Society in its eapaeitv as an educational instrumentality. Here the best of lessons may be learned through the opportunities for compari- son— the lesson of humility and the lesson of courage to try again. The man with "bis own crow blackest" is the stock from which will evolve the successful man of the Inline. His interior exhibit will not detract from, but rather enhance, the perfect points of his competi- tor's product. Failures are as useful educators as are successes and the society will make a great mistake in adopting any such proscriptive policy as the above quo- ta! ion seems to advocate. February 3, 1906 horticulture: 131 OBITUARY. John Reck, well known for many years as a leading florist of Bridge- port, Conn., died on January 24 at the German hospital in New York City, where he had undergone an operation for the removal of a leg. Mr. Reck received a kick from a horse last summer and, gangrene setting in, am- putation was necessary. His constitu- tion had been so weakened by the long illness that he was unable to sur- vive the shock. John Reck was a native of Nurem- berg, Bavaria. He studied floriculture in the best private and commercial establishments, and was a thorough John Reck. master of his art. On first coming to Bridgeport he took position as a pri- vate gardener, but later bought the floral business of Mr. Varvene, which he conducted until the time of his death, his son being latterly associated with him in business. Besides his son Carl, he leaves a widow and one daughter. Two other daughters died close together a few years ago. The funeral took place on January 27, services being held at St. Augus- tine's Church, Bridgeport. Floral tributes were sent by every florist in the city, many of whom were present at the funeral. CALIFORNIA NOTES. W. M. Gabrielle, a gardener. 42 years of age, was struck by an electric car this week, sustaining a fracture of his skull and two broken ribs. It is thought he may recover. Harvey Lyon, of the nursery firm of Comstock & Lyon, died in Silvermine on January 20, in his seventy-fourth year. Death resulted from a stroke of paralysis. Two daughters survive him. A CORRECTION. In the report of the Carnation Show last week the award to vase of 50 blooms, crimson — 2d Bowker & Co., Cambridge, should be Backer & Co., Billerica. Also the award for vase of 50 blooms yellow varieties — 1st Patten & Co., Billerica, should be Barker & Co., Billerica, with Eldorado. J. F. Smalley, editor and publisher of the Northwestern Californian, which has been running here for about three months as a horticultural weekly devoted to the interests of the coast counties, was arrested this week on a charge of obtaining $500 from Edwin H. Ives by false pretence. He is the son of P. J. Smalley of the St. Paul Dispatch. The trial of D. W. Helm, a promi- nent horticulturist of California, for murder has resulted in his acquittal. He had shot a Japanese whom he caught stealing in his Pomona orange orchard and pleaded self defense. As a result of this trial orchardists are getting together for the purpose of having the law amended by the next Legislature so that fruit stealing will be made a felony. The seasonable rainfall in Southern California is greater than last season at this date, but elsewhere through- out the state it is still considerably less. Growers find the weather condi- tions ideal from their view-point. Warm weather has continued all the week throughout the state and plow- ing and seeding has been resumed since the preceding all-week rain and the grain acreage is being materially increased the soil being so thoroughly saturated as to practically insure good crops. *j- M \' i ■ "'< Hk Ken von L. Butterfield. President-elect .Mass. Agricultural College. See Issue of Jan. 27, Page 99. PERSONAL. Emanuel Tillman Mische has opened an office at Madison, Wis., for the prac- tice of landscape architecture and has assumed executive connection with the new park system. During the past nine years Mr. Mische has been a prin- cipal assistant with Olmsted Brothers, Brookline, Mass. Mr. Alfred Dimmock, the European representative of the Yokohama Nur- sery Co., under the direction of Messrs. Suzuki & Iida, 31 Barclay street, New York, has opened offices at Craven House, Kingsway, London, and will be pleased to receive his American friends and give them any information along horticultural lines that they may re- quire during their visits in that city. The Late J. A. Budlong. See Issue of Jan. 27, Page 99. THE "HOLLY-CASTLE" TRIP. One of the most enjoyable as well as instructive incidents of the Boston Carnation Convention was the trip to Mr. Matthews' greenhouses at Dor- chester on invitation of the Holly- Castle Company to see the electric cir- culator in operation. The party filled a special car which had been provided, and after a pleasant five-mile ride, the big greenhouse was reached and the business of demonstrating the work- of the circulator was promptly taken up. The manner in which the sluggish water responded to the little device the moment the power was turned on was a revelation to the vis- itors, all of whom followed the opera- tion closely and watched its effects with intense interest. But one view was expressed by all— that the machine did all that was claimed for it. Re- freshments were served and congratu- latory speeches made. "Who are you anyway?" said the peach, turning up its nose at the apple. "I want you to understand," re- toi 1 the apple, "that I came from a h of the first family."— Boston Transcript. 132 HORTICULTURE February 3. 1906 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. TARRYTOWN HORTICULTURISTS DINE. The annual dinner of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society took place at the Florence Hotel on Wednesday evening, January 24. No dinners anywhere are served better than those at the Florence Hotel. The village is exceedingly for- tunate in having a place of this kind, managed as well as Mr. John Hennes- sey manages the Florence. It was a well selected menu and elegantly served. Mr. Hennessey tried to keep it in character by obtaining butter from the buttercups that grow in the meadows by the brooks, milk from the milk-weeds of the fields and oysters from the oyster plant. He made a diligent search for the "ham tree" about which much has recently been said in New York City but it was un- availing. Its whereabouts could not be located although search was made in the sandwich forest and among the bread fruit and plum tart bushes. The dinner was as horticultural in char- acter as a horticultural dinner could well be. There were present about sixty members and guests. The tables were decorated with handsome roses and carnations, among the latter being some beautiful examples of the new variety, Winsor; for which Mr. F. R. Pierson recently paid a large price. Mr. Scott donated a beautiful Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, of his own raising — the most exquisite plant of this kind we ever saw. After the feasting was over, Mr. Ed- ward W. Neubrand, secretary of the society, called the diners to order and introduced Mr. Frank V. Millard as toastmaster, a position which he filled with great satisfaction to the society and his friends. — Tarrytown, N. Y., Record. NASSAU CO. (N. Y.) HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The first of the society's annual din- ners was held in the parlors of the Oriental Hotel, Glen Cove, on Satur- day, Jan. 27. The dinner was set for 4 p. m. Guests and members to the number of forty seated themselves to tables laden with sumptuous viands. After appetites had been appeased, songs were sung, speeches made and jokes cracked, and all present seemed bent on making the evening a most enjoyable one. This they certainly accomplished. There was dominant throughout the evening that spirit of good fellowship and kindly feeling. The spacious banquet room and tables were gayly and artistically decorated with the choicest of flowers. President Harrison presided. The guests in- cluded John McNichol, Lawrence, L. I.; J. White, New Rochelle; W. S. Fischer, J. Austin Shaw, J. W. Pepper, A. J. Guttman and J. Low, New York; George Burnett, Jersey City; and F. L. Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. The follow- ing gentlemen sent letters of regret: Alex. Wallace, New York; W. J. Stew- art, Boston; John Scott, Brooklyn; and G. Anderson, S. Lancaster, Mass. At 9.30 p. m., the company dispersed to the strains of "Auld Lam: Syne." J. F. JOH.YSTON. NEWPORT HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. Tuesday evening last, the seven- teenth anniversary of the Newport Horticultural Society was celebrated at the Clifton House, Bellevue avenue. About seventy sat down and partook of an excellent dinner well served by Proprietor Adams. During the prog- ress of the dinner a very enjoyable musical program was rendered by Mr. Archie Stark, A. S. Swan, R. Rosson and Master John H. Allan, the latter, John T. Allan's young son. When the waiters had cleared away the evidences of satisfied appetites from the tables, President MacLellan sanctioned the lighting of cigars and introduced Col. A. K. McMahon as toastmaster of the evening. In this capacity the colonel has few equals, and suffice it to say that he did the occasion justice. The list of toasts follows: "The Horticultural Society," re- sponded to by A. MacLellan; "The State"— Hon. R. S. Franklin; "The City"— Colonel Bliss; "Our Parks and Drives" — Bruce Butterton; "Florists" — Joseph Gibson; "Fruit Growers" — James McLeish; "Our Gardeners" — David Mcintosh; "Amateurs" — B. F. Tanner; "Vegetables Grown Under Glass" — Arthur Griffin; "The Ladies" — Joseph S. Milne; "The Press" — Fred. L. Hammett. The dinner, enjoyable as it undoubt- edly was, was nothing compared to the exercises following. Every one left home with a determination to enjoy the evening, and after they got there they found out they could do nothing else even had they desired. The speeches were instructive, some of them, off-hand all of them. They cov- ered everything bearing on horticul- ture and other kinds of culture "from 'way back." Some revealed the true cause of non-success, while others showed the road to fortune, and still others disputed good-naturedly be- tween the two extremes. "Auld Lang Syne" and "America" were sung at the close, and both songs were well sung — considering. Besides the members of the society there were present John S. Hay, representing H. A. Dreer; H. A. Folger, representing Bonnie Brae Nurseries; J. A. Thomp- son, representing The Thompson Fer- tilizer Co.; John H. Cox, representing R. Smith, Worcester, England. Letters of regret at their inability to be present were read from Alex. Wal- lace, New York; President Butterfield. Agricultural College, Kingston; and W. J. Stewart, Boston. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. The complete schedul'e of prizes of- fered for the Boston exhibition has been issued and mailed to members of the society. Copies may be had on application to the secretary. Rose growers will do well to consult it, as the list comprises nearly two hundred classes in cut blooms, pot plants, and decorative arrangement, many of these being special premiums of great value. WM. J. STEWART, Sec'y. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. CARNATION NIGHT AT THE FLOR- ISTS' CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA. At the next meeting of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia to be held on Tuesday evening, February 6, 1906, Mr. A. M. Herr, Secretary of the American Carnation Society will- review the Car- nation Meeting recently held in Bos- ton, and the committee in charge ear- nestly request those having some of the bread winners among Divine Flow- ers to forward same, or better still bring them to the meeting, so that the essayist may use them to illustrate his remarks; besides it will give those who were unable to attend the annual meeting an opportunity to examine them. Kindly forward same express prepaid in care of David Rust, Horti- cultural Hall, Broad street above Spruce street, Philadelphia, Pa., when they will be properly taken care of and staged. Kindly forward them in time so that they may reach destination not later than Tuesday afternoon, Feb- ruary 6. EDWIN LONSDALE, Secretary. FLORISTS' CLUB OF WASHING- TON. The Florists' Club of Washington, D. C, will meet in the Scottish Rite Hall, 1007 G St., N. W., on Feb. 6th at 8 P. M. An exhibition of carnations and other flowers will be staged by local and out-of-town growers. An address by Prof. A. F. Woods, Pathologist and Physiologist of the Department of Agriculture, on the diseases of the car- nation will also be a drawing card. As this gentleman is one of the best posted men on the subject in America, we expect to have a full house. Any grower desiring to make an exhibit at this meeting can send flowers to the Secretary at the above address, express charges prepaid, shipment so timed as to arrive in Washington on the morn- ing of the 6th of February. THE POSTAL PROGRESS LEAGUE. This energetic organization has had printed and is distributing copies of an argument in behalf of the substitu- tion of the old and simple United States Parcels Post of 1874, with its uniform rate, 8c. per lb. on all mer- chandise, for our complex, double- headed parcels service of today, with rates on some classes of merchandise 8c, on others, 16c. per lb. This propo- sition is strongly endorsed by the Post Office Department. If it com- mands your support, please have your local club or society adopt the follow- ing or a similar resolution and forward same to the chairman of the Committees on Post Offices and Post Roads of the United States Senate and House of Representatives: Hon. Boies Penrose, Chairman Sen- ate Committee; Hon. Jesse Overstreet, Chairman House Committee; also to other Senators and Representatives as may seem to you best, and to Postmas- ter-General George B. Cortelyou: — "Resolved, That House Resolution 4549, of the Fifty-ninth Congress, pro- viding for the consolidation of third and fourth class mail matter at the third class rate, one cent for two ounces, as recommended by the Post February 3, 1906 HORTICULTURE 133 Office Department, should be immedi- ately enacted into law." An overwhelming expression of pub- lic opinion is needed if this bill is to pass this winter. Copies of the argu- ment may be had on application to James L. Cowles, Secretary, 34G Broad- way, New York. STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION OF INDIANA. The State Florists' Association of Indiana, held its annual meeting at Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 9, 1906. The fol- lowing resolutions were unanimously adopted: Resolved, That we recommend that a national color chart be adopted by the S. A. F. & O. H. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to Mr. Wil- liam J. Stewart, Boston, Mass., secre- tary of the S. A. F. & O. H. F. SYDNEY SMITH, Sec. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. At the meeting of the New York Florists' Club, on Feb. 12, C. W. Ward will deliver an illustrated lecture on carnations. J. Woodward Manning of Reading, Mass., spoke before the Worcester County Horticultural Society, on Jan. 25, on "Ornamental Trees and Shrubs." Mr. Manning classified them according to their uses, and as he read the lists made brief mention of the prominent features of the most desirable. The annual meeting of the Ottawa Horticultural Society (Can.) was held on January 10. Reports showed a membership of 248. A series of af- ternoon meetings for practical demon- strations was proposed. Samuel Short and J. F. Watson were elected president and secretary, respectively, for the ensuing year. GARDEN DECORATION. The lecture of Loring Underwood before the Massachusetts Horticultural Society on January 20 was illustrated with beautiful views of gardens, fount- ains and other out-door ornaments. In the course of his lecture he said: "There is being awakened a reali- zation of the fact that we ought to make more use of the gardens, apart from the pleasure of gathering and caring for flowers, and that is by making them out-of-door living rooms. No matter whether your garden is large or small, there is generally a cosey spot where a summer house would fit in nicely." Another feature is a fountain, and to supply it with water need not be very expensive. A few fish in the pool keep it free from mosquitoes. The speaker said that a garden seat is a welcome accessory, and showed some very handsome ones, though not necessarily costly. He spoke of them as making very desirable memorials for town squares and small parks, and showed one such, topped with a sun dial. "Walls and terraces are to a gar- den," he said, "what the wall of a house is to its interior." In closing the speaker said: "I want to call your attention to the great pos- sibilities in this field of garden acces- sories, as applied to the city back yards. These yards, as they exist for the most part in the homes of our well-to-do people, are a disgrace to the community. Neat some of them may be, but what ugliness is to be seen when one looks out of a dining room window and sees an assortment of clothes and clothes lines, ash bar- rels, garbage boxes and the like, all up and down the line. Let us hope that the ever increasing regard for our gar- dens as places that should give com- fort and beauty combined will lead to a fuller appreciation of the proper use of garden accessories." QUEBEC. Kipling described Canada as "our lady of the snows," and in the winter his simile will apply, but in the sum- mer he might also have characterized her as "our lady of the fruits and flowers," and thus would have given her a fair description. It is true our winters are long and sometimes se- vere, but the salubrious climate of spring, summer and autumn more than compensate for the length and severity of the winter. The rapidity of growth of all vege- tation is remarkable, especially in some seasons, and although it keeps the farmer and gardener busy to keep up with it and plant their crops promptly so that they will be ready to meet the weather favorable to their rapid development, it has a good effect in making the successful ones watch- ful and alert, because they must lit- erally "make hay while the sun shines." Agriculture and horticulture are by no means neglected in this Province. The bureau of agriculture is very effi- cient and does a great deal to encour- age this most important industry. Nu- merous bulletins and pamphlets on various economic subjects are pub- lished and distributed free, agricul- tural and horticultural associations and farmers' clubs are liberally sub- sidized, popular lectures are employed, and a series of premiums for the best cultivated farms are awarded. It is a mistake to suppose that the only agricultural and horticultural products of Canada are those of her northwest or upper Provinces. It is true that some fruits and flowers will not thrive with us as they do there, as, for instance, grapes and peaches, but those which do so cannot be beaten in quality; small fruits, such as strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and currants, are very superior. As to flowers, such as will grow have a peculiar richness of color and wealth of foliage which it would be hard to surpass. The scenery around Quebec is very beautiful; it is doubtful whether the landscape seen from the citadel, tak- ing into consideration the majestic St. Lawrence, the distant mountains in the extreme background, the gently sloping hills and occasional precipi- tous rocks, dotted with snug looking farmsteads, the long stretches of green meadows and the miles upon miles of country that can be seen at a glance, can be much excelled in any part of the world. The city is built upon a hill which rises precipitously from the St. Law- rence on its northern bank and the natural formation of rocks rendering it impregnable from the river front have earned for it the title of the Gibraltar of North America. On the north side of the city is an almost level plain which stretches for many miles. The elevation of, what is called, the "Upper-town" is such that vistas of landscape can be seen from one end or other of every street, whether run- ning east or west, north or south. A good deal of attention is paid to gar- dening. There are several well laid out parks and pleasure grounds, and one on the historical Plains of Abra- ham is projected. The grounds around the parliament house and city hall are tastefully planted with shrubs and flowers, and the lawns, well kept. In the suburbs are very pretty resi- dences of the leading citizens and government employees, each with its pretty garden or lawn. The most fashionable thoroughfare — 'the Grand Allee — is planted on each side with rows of American elms to commemo- rate the convention of the United States and Canadian forestry asso- ciations, held in Quebec in 1892 by the direction of Sir Henri Joly de Lot- binere, the honorable gentleman who has done more than any one else to foster and encourage Canadian forestry and arboriculture. These trees bespeak by their robust growth, how well the work of planting was done, and will form, as the generations pass, a noble avenue worthy the entrance to the ancient city. Further out on the St. Louis road are some fine residences and grounds, belonging to the affluent Spencer Wood. The official residence of the Lieutenant-Governor is a specimen of the landscape gardening and architec- ture of the eighteenth century, is in charge of a most efficient gardener and is always a picture of neatness and or- der, while the conservatories and fruit houses are replete with well-grown specimens. Spencer Grange where resides Sir James Lemoine, Quebec's poet, his- torian and man of letters, is another place which may be described in the same way. Embowered in its groves of native trees and surrounded by pastures is the cozy dwelling in which a gentleman of such a sympa- thetic nature and who has contributed so much to the amusement and in- struction of his fellows might well wish to pass his declining years. In near proximity are the two cemeteries — Mount Hermon, Protes- tant, and St. Patrick's. Catholic — both admirably located and well kept. Space will prevent me from de- scribing at length more of the beauti- ful estates in this most picturesque locality, but if your readers who enjoy the beauties of nature, the relics of antiquity, a glimpse of the old world without crossing the Atlantic, or love to visit places of historic interest, will make a visit to old Quebec, they will be amply repaid for the little exertion necessary, and will doubtless return with favorable impressions as to this Canada of ours. GEORGE MOORE. 134 HORTICULTURE February 3, 1906 CARNATIONS IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS. (Read before the American Carnation So- I irty.i By J. A. Valentine, Denver, Colo. Most of you who attend these con- ventions are conversant with the methods and conditions prevailing among carnation growers in general, but Chicago has probably been your western horizon, beyond which there has been little to induce investigation. The success or failure of any industry must be the result of the conditions met with, together with the efforts made to counteract or profit by them, as the case may be; and climate, to- gether with soil and water, are the chief natural conditions to be consid- ered by the florist. Other factors that make for success or failure are the transportation facilities (the distance that can be covered before flowers suf- fer severely in transit); the population within these transit limits; the ability and the disposition of this population to buy flowers, and the competition from within and without. It is true that an overwhelmingly large proportion of the carnation busi- ness of the country is carried on in those states within a thousand miles of the Atlantic coast, yet beyond Chi- cago lies a territory of equal extent, which must be crossed and left behind before one reaches the eastern limits of the Rocky Mountain region. It is quite the common thing to admit that a grower will be handicapped by dif- ferences in soil and climate if he moves from England to Massachusetts, or from the Atlantic to Ohio or Indiana; yet the difference in conditions be- tween any of these points is not so great as between either of these lo- calities and the Rocky Mountain region. Except in a few limited areas the whole of this country east of Kan- sas and Nebraska is less than a thou- sand feet above sea level, and in the small elevated sections the differences in soil, humidity or precipitation are not extreme; but when we come to the Rocky Mountains we find a territory over 1500 miles long from north to south, and averaging 500 miles in width, with very few points less than 4000 feet above the sea. The air is dry, the rainfall meagre, and the sunlight brilliant. In short, the whole region is arid, and ordinary farm crops can- not be produced without artificial irri- gation. It is almost impossible to con- vey by words an adequate idea of the drying effect of the air of this region. One must actually have seen and ex- perienced the thing to be able to ap- preciate it. When I say that the an- nual rainfall of this region averages about ten or twelve inches, and that the rainfall here in Massachusetts or in Indiana is four times^that, you will not get an adequate conception of the difference. After a rain here your humid air prevents rapid evaporation, while with us nature at once proceeds to rob the soil of that which she has just bestowed, so that an inch of rain is not so effective as here. Dews and fogs are rare, almost unknown, except on mountain peaks, which are storm centres, as they are everywhere. To me one of the most striking evi- dences of the drying effect of the air is the fact that a man exercising in the hot sun of summer will seldom feel his underclothing cling to his body, the evaporation being rapid enough to nearly offset his perspiration. The temperature records of the weather bureau would make it appear that Denver and Indianapolis have about the same mean temperature both for July and for January, and that the highest and the lowest recorded tem- perature is nearly alike for both places; but owing to the dry air Den- ver has a great advantage in what is known as the "sensible temperature" both in hot weather and in winter. What I have said regarding the climate applies equally well to the whole of the arid region of which the Rocky Mountain country is but a part. The natural growth of vegetation throughout this whole region is very scanty except upon the high moun- tains, and even there one will not find anything approaching the riotous growth to be encountered on such mountains as the coast ranges of Oregon and Washington. There are pines, to be sure, and spruce, especially on the northern slopes, but the general appearance justifies the name given to the range. The plains or high plateaus are covered with a very scanty growth of grass in little bunch- es, widely separated, and for ten months in the year these are brown and have a dead appearance. Owing to the fact that there is little moisture, the dead grasses do not rot and add to the soil from which they grew, but they wither and disiccate and seem to vanish into nothingness. I have gone into this matter at some length because I believe that soils are closely related to climate; in fact, largely the result of climate, and I have prepared you to understand that in many ways our soils must differ from the soils of the east and of the lake region. Frosts and wind are steadily carrying on the work that they have been doing for ages, but the work of all these is mainly mechanical, and the result must be largely mineral. The vegetable elements, the fibre and the humus are sadly lacking. In a great many localities mineral salts are present in such quantity as to render the soil unfit for greenhouse use, and in some cases it is barren even in the field. We are apt to say that such soils contain "alkali." without any thought or knowledge as to the exact nature of the harmful element. My observa- tion has been that the rose is more resentful of the presence of these salts than the carnation. I am not person- ally sure of its truth, but it is com- monly reported that for lack of suit- able soil and water, roses cannot be successfully grown under glass in the vicinity of Salt Lake City. As the character of the soil is large- ly determined by the climate, so, too, is the character of the water largely determined by the soil of the region through which it runs. In nearly all the arid region except in the strictly mountainous portions, the water is al- kaline. In some sections it is so bad that neither man nor beast can use it to drink, and vegetation suffers from contact with it; while in other cases only the test of the chemist shows the presence of any deleterious substance. Where the soil is decomposed shale, it is generally heavy and known as "adobe," a clay heavy enough from which to make sun-dried bricks. This soil, when dried by the sun after a. rain, will open great cracks an inch or more in width and a great many feet in length. It is needless to say that it would not produce good results in a carnation bench, but it does yield good crops for the farmer who under- stands how to cultivate and irrigate it. This heavy adobe is at one extreme, and we find all grades of soil differing in texture up to sand and gravel. In some parts of the mountains we have enormous deposits of red sand- stone, and the soil adjacent will be a bright red sandy loam, which yields excellent crops in the field, but lacks the necessary substance for use in the bench. Within a small area, soils of very different character can often be found, and not infrequently the topography will indicate different rock formations as the source from which they came, but almost without exception there will be the same lack of vegetable matter. This lack is one which can measurably be supplied so far as the chemistry of the soil is concerned, but the texture of the soil cannot be as satisfactorily corrected. During the winter the carnations require a thor- ough watering once or twice a week, and I think all growers in our section will agree with me in saying that we have been unable to find a soil that will endure this heavy watering throughout a season in the bench with- out becoming packed and soggy, unless it is a soil so sandy that it will not produce a good crop. It is to be hoped that we may learn something to our advantage from the scientific soil investigations now being conducted by the Department of Ag- riculture and the various experimental stations. Certainly all of us have much to learn, and our progress is so- slow as to be disheartening. When we come to consider the mat- ter of propagation, I am inclined to think that the florist in the arid region has several advantages over his east- ern brother, but the advantages are not all on one side. When the cuttings are taken, the parent plants have been growing in bright sunlight and the foliage is crisp and erect. The plants have not had to struggle through weeks of cloudy weather with the snow on the roof perhaps, for days at a time. I think I have never seen our houses darkened by snow more than two days in succession, and probably not more than half a dozen times in ten years. But when the cuttings are taken from the plant, the dry air immediately be- gins to attack them, and they must be put into sand promptly or they are ruined. After they are in the sand they must be watered, generally once a day, and often twice. A low house is the most satisfactory for propagat- ing, because artificial humidity can be created. Cloth curtains under the glass and in front of the bench help to prevent wilting. I do not think propa- uating could be successfully carried on February 3, 190G HORT1CU LTU RE 135 Two F. R. Pierson Company Introductions WlNSOR. Winner of Lawson Silver Medal. Helen M. Gould. Striped Sport from Enchantress. in high, airy houses, such as one sees in use in the vicinity of Chicago and elsewhere. Clean, sweet air must be provided, yet the least draught means death to the cuttings before they have roots to replace evaporation. Often in winter the temperature of the air in the house will run too high, and ventilation , must be given. In mild winters like the present one, the bright sun on the glass raises the temperature too high, and when air is given, the dry wind outside rushes in and does its fatal work. Early in October last, we had a light fall of snow, which quickly disap- peared, and not until January 7th did any more moisture fall. The benches have been shielded from draughts by curtains, and every precaution taken, yet the story is the same on every place, "Our carnations are not rooting well." Had the winter been a severe one, with cold weather and frequent light falls of 'snow, the results would have been very different. Considerable trouble is at times ex- perienced with stem rot and cutting bed fungus, but I think not to the same extent as in localities further east. Some of you will probably think me mentally unbalanced when I say that while sunshine and dry air are fatal to fungi, they do not tend to promote luxuriant growth in anything unless it may be a cactus or some other plant whose natural habitat is the arid region. Yet stop and consider as to what countries produce what we are accustomed to speak of as a luxuriant growth of vegetation, and your mind will revert to a climate with frequent rainfalls and a humid atmosphere. I hope I may be pardoned for again re- ferring to roses in a meeting of carna- tionists, but they seem to forcibly il- lustrate some of the points I wish to emphasize. I have never seen more than three or four really bad cases of black spot on Beauties in Colorado, and they were probably due to care- lessness, for it is a trouble that we have not learned to dread as you do here. So much must be placed to the credit of these drying influences, but they tend to ripen each shoot too quickly and induce too quick setting of the bud, with wood close jointed and wiry. I think I am safe in saying that every progressive florist in the arid region grows his tea roses grafted on manetti, because this tends to make a more rapid growth, a longer and a heavier stem. During the period when the young carnations are in pots they make but a slow growth, and this compels us to start early in propagating, as the young stock must have a longer time in which to make plants of suitable size for field planting. Our late frosts compel us to wait until about May 10 before planting in the field. Some plant out by May 1, taking chances on a heavy frost in order to gain time, and I must admit that some of the young plants endure a pretty severe frost without permanent injury. The tips of the leaves suffer, but no per- manent damage is done; in fact, if the frost is only a very light one, it seems a positive benefit, checking the soft growth and inducing the plants to break more freely. Before planting is begun the field must have a thorough soaking, either from surface ditches or with the hose, and after planting we generally water with a lawn sprinkler every night while the plants are in the field. With plenty of water and a rea- sonably good soil the plants make a healthy growth in the field, though they do not attain great size. The days are hot and sunny, but if well watered, the plants do not flag, and at night the air is cool and refreshing. It is not uncommon for the mercury to drop to 50 degrees or even to 45 de- grees at night, following a day tem- perature of 90 degrees in the shade, and the carnations seem to enjoy this. Should the plants escape the hail storms which sometimes nearly ruin them, they ought to be of satisfactory size by the first or middle of August. Lifting from the field and replanting in the houses is the operation requiring the most care of anything during the life of the plant, and plants of moder- ate size endure the transplanting bet- ter than very large ones. Those that were grown in pots prior to field plant- ing endure the removal from the field to the bench much better than those that were grown in flats. The custom of preparing the soil for 136 HORTICULTURE February 3, 1906 the benches a long time in advance does not prevail very generally, and beyond insuring a thorough mixing by frequent turning, there is not much to be gained by it. Where soil piles are wet through by frequent rains, there is a constant change going on and the component parts are blended by the rotting or fermentation; but where the pile is dry, the mass is inert. We are compelled to use manure with cau- tion, because age does not seem to render it harmless to the same extent that it does in sections visited by fre- quent rains. Before beginning our planting we shade the house heavily with mud, ■close all ventilation and wet down the walks and under the benches. When all is ready the plants are brought from the field with all the soil that ■will cling to them and transferred to the bench as quickly as possible. The house is kept absolutely without ventilation for the first two or three days, and the plants are frequently syringed. The walks and the ground under the benches are kept drenched and everything possible done to pre- vent wilting. As soon as it seems safe, a little ventilation is given, generally starting at night, and the shade gradu- ally removed. Within ten days the house is having full light and ventila- tion. As the plants grow and produce blooms, it becomes apparent that the stems are not as long or as heavy as produced by the same varieties in east- ern sections. The flowers are apt to come more nearly up to the standard than the stems. This tendency of the stem is so pronounced that, individual- ly, I now make it a rule not to buy any novelty, no matter how attractive, unless it has a decidedly strong stem. The bright sun seems to produce high color in the flower, though some of the pinks fade badly unless shaded. Among Colorado growers there seems to be a disposition to try the promising new sorts, as they are am- bitious to have the best. Those whose business it is to disseminate new va- rieties will, I hope, pardon me for call- ing their attention to a few facts. Our section is so remote that not many of us can spare the time or the money ;to inspect new varieties before dis- semination, and we must depend large- ly upon what you say in your adver- tisements. A great many letters of a semi-confidential nature are written by you to induce sales — letters intended to put you in close personal relations with the grower. The confidence thus engendered in the western goose and the crop of golden eggs is one whose loss you would deplore. You may have the fullest faith in a resurrection after death, but if you once kill this valu- able goose it will stay dead a long time. Study carefully then the special needs of this section, and be sure you have a good reason before you urge a purchase. When you have made a sale, bear in mind that the journey is a long one, and that when first potted, a rooted cutting in the Rockies has a hard struggle for existence. It is use- less to ship cuttings to that section unless they are well rooted, and extra care should be taken to see that they do not dry out in transit. Show a disposition to advance our interests as well as your own, and you will find that we are an appreciative lot. I think that but two carnations have come to us in recent years that have demonstrated their ability to produce good flowers with strong stems in sat- isfactory quantities as grown by the average florist. These two are Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson and Enchantress, and the florists of the Rocky Mountain region all take off their hats to Peter Fisher. White Lawson is just as sat- isfactory as the original pink, but the short stem early in the season is an objection to both. Harlowarden has been quite satisfactory, but the de- mand for that color is small. Fiancee has proved a wonderfully fine grower and blooms freely, but she has been on one protracted "bust" since Oc- tober, and unless she mends her ways we will refuse to give her lodging next . year. The region we are considering in- cludes an area about as large as ninety states the size of Massachusetts, yet the latter has nearly twice a many people and six times as much glass within her borders as are contained in all this vast region. Denver is now but forty-two years old, and is about one-third the size of Boston; Salt Lake is about the size of Springfield; Butte and Pueblo about as large as Holyoke; Colorado Springs and Ogden will com- pare with Fitchburg, while Cheyenne, Wyoming, Helena and Great Falls in Montana, Leadville and Cripple Creek in Colorado, are in size between such cities as Pittsfield and Newburyport in this State. By the census of 1900, there were only twenty-two cities and towns in the Rocky Mountains with a population of 5000 or over, while Massachusetts had nearly eighty in the list. The last census showed that Colo- rado had more than two-thirds of the glass in the mountain region, and since then two or three important places have been erected. Important additions have also been made at Salt Lake and at Butte. Small establish- ments with from one to five thousand feet of glass have been started at many points in the mountains, and I look for a still further increase in places of that kind. A town of two or three thousand inhabitants, with small min- ing camps tributary to it and within easy access by rail, may very well offer inducements to the young man looking for an opportunity to start in a small way. At present in our own establishment in Denver, we have ledger accounts with more than a thousand people scattered all over the mountain country. There is hardly a day in the year that we do not send retail orders to places from three to five hundred miles distant; and on holidays, especially before Memorial Day, these express packages go out literally by the wagon load. Oftentimes these orders come in by telephone from some mining camp hundreds of miles away on the opposite side of the mountains. We must be in a position to know as far as possible the financial standing of the people scattered over this wide area, and keep the information so readily accessible that we can look up a man's credit while he holds the long distance tele- phone at so much per minute. This is made possible by index cards, which show at a glance what experience, if any, we have had, and also the reports as to credit received from other sources. This long distance business will eventually be reduced by the establish- ment of small places, such as I have just referred to. But a wise man changes his methods with changing conditions, and we hope to then sell enough in other ways to offset this loss. At any rate, we will always wel- come any man who comes among us and demonstrates his ability to suc- ceed by honorable methods. There is no wholesale commission house within the region we are dis- cussing. Two or three earnest at- tempts have been made in that direc- tion, but they have all failed. Some flowers are shipped into our territory from outside. Kansas City sends a very limited amount to New Mexico, while Minneapolis and St. Paul ship rather largely to Montana. Ten years ago Chicago found a good market in Denver, but that time is past. Our real competition comes from Council Bluffs, half way between Den- ver and Chicago. Without any direct information, I am inclined to think the long distance trade of that point is gradually being secured by Colorado florists, who have the advantage of the shorter haul; and that Council Bluffs is finding not only compensation, but increased demand in markets nearer home, just as I have predicted must happen to us in Colorado, in our turn. We trust we may be able to meet the changing situation with like success. I think a wrong impression prevails concerning the prices we obtain. In Denver they will average fairly well with prices in eastern cities. We are never compelled to accept the very low prices that sometimes obtain at eastern points, but at holiday seasons our highest prices are decidedly lower than your highest prices. Fairy tales are told of miners with suddenly acquired wealth who spend their money lavishly; but in such cases they are apt to patronize those places that carry their stock in bottles instead of vases. A few drinks often create a temporary disregard of expense and a fondness for bright colors, but this is not the result of climate, and the effect is no more noticeable in Denver or Butte than it is in Boston or Chicago. As a general thing, the man who has acquired wealth by his own labor does not spend his money freely for lux- uries; neither is he apt to consider flowers as necessities. It is generally the second wealthy generation who con- sider our products necessary to their existence, and as our country is new, we must wait for time to bring this class of customers. In the meantime, we make up for their lack by the ab- sence of the extremely poor. Abject poverty and destitution are rare in the mountain regions. The February issue of Suburban Life is a beautiful product of the printer's art. The Mt. Pleasant Press of Harrisburg, Pa., are noted all over the country for their perfection in magazine making, and, therefore, when Suburban Life last month announced that these printers had been secured beginning with the next issue, the February number was looked for with great interest. It can in no way fail to delight its readers. The beautiful hand-set type and the abundance of half tones, admirably executed, go to make up a perfect periodical. With this issue, the magazine has been con- siderably enlarged and is more general in its tone. It contains a wealth of practical and entertaining features. February 3, 1906 HORTICULTURE 137 CARNATIONS FROM A WHOLE- SALER'S POINT OF VIEW. (Bead before the American Carnation So- ciety, i By A. J. Guttman. It is said that "some are born great, others achieve greatness, and still others have greatness thrust upon them." It seems to me that I am among the last mentioned; but I as- sure you that I fully appreciate the honor accorded me, in being given the privilege of presenting a paper before such a representative body of our craft. I am glad of this opportunity, however, as the growers' interests and the wholesalers' interests are so closely linked that it is imperative that we come together occasionally and ex- change views on trade interests if we would have the best results from our labors. The carnation has become of great importance to the flower trade; and there is no doubt in my mind that this condition has been brought about mainly through the work of the Ameri- can Carnation Society. Although there is keen competition among carnation growers, the fact that they so well understand the principles of business, and pull together on all matters that may be, or are, of benefit to the great- est number — this has made the society what it is. The impetus given to the raising of new varieties can be justly claimed as the fruit of this society's work; and it is through the many new and inproved varieties, well grown and liberally exhibited before the public throughout the country by the mem- bers, that the divine flower has at- tained the prominent place it holds today with the people of the United States, Canada, and Europe. Although carnations today are a staple feature in the market, they are a somewhat difficult crop to handle as their keeping qualities are so variable. Some varieties have excellent lasting powers, and others as you are all aware are not very good keepers; the whole- saler has to familiarize himself with the peculiarities of each variety, for there are several of our commercial sorts which, although they are excel- lent for home trade, will not bear re- shipping to any great distance. Another fact that I should like to draw your attention to is, that with the gradual improvement taking place in carnations, it is becoming harder all the time for the wholesaler to handle the smaller varieties to advan- tage. Therefore I would recommend that growers use their very best judg- ment in selecting only the best varieties such as are generally termed fancies, as these find quick buyers. Would also recommend that the wholesalers should be asked to give their candid opinion of the selling and keeping qualities of any new varieties that are being introduced throughout the country, and I think it would to a great extent, prevent growers from buying undesirable varieties. Another suggestion: See that your flowers reach the wholesaler in as per- fect condition as possible. You have spent your time and energy in grow- ing them, yet all these efforts are for naught if the packing and shipping are not attended to with the proper care. The wholesaler wants good stock fresh and carefully handled; the name of the carnation is not in itself a salable asset. The stiff-stemmed varieties should be tied as low as pos- sible in bunching, so as to let the flowers spread nicely, and they will then show up well. The fewer flowers in the bunch the better they will carry for shipment to the wholesaler, and twenty-five should be the must put in a bunch. Should your facilities for shipping be such that for instance, you can deliver stock to the wholesaler by wagon; or, when they are choice varieties, then, I would advise to pack the carnations in boxes, in layers; of course these should not be bunched. Growers should systematize their pick- ing, bunching, packing, and shipping, as much as possible, for it all helps to give satisfaction to the wholesaler, retailer, and general flower-buying public. It is a fact that there are not so many early and small grades of chrys- anthemums grown through the country as heretofore. For that reason I should think that varieties of carna- tions that could be brought in crop, Chari.es Weber, of Guttman & Weber. Introducers of Carnation Victory. in good shape during the fall, should prove profitable to the grower, as good prices can be obtained for them. Fancy scarlets that can be brought in heavy crop for December are profit- able to grow. Another question which seems to me very important is how best to keep carnations after they are cut; and in my opinion this is. an important problem for the American Carnation Society to solve. The wholesaler at most times through the season, has to display the stock for at least three hours, although at certain times of the year the blooms are really sold before they come in. In the latter case they are promptly repacked and transferred to the retailer; but when it is neces- sary to display stock which has per- haps been grown a little soft, and pos- sibly not picked at the proper time, as is often the case with growers who do not pick daily, in that case I tell you, the wholesaler is up against it, as we should say, when making his returns to the growers. I think we ought to have a better system of grading. We would not re- quire so many distinctive grades as is given to roses, but to keep the poorer flowers separate would certainly be a good idea, for it often happens" that a retailer when buying carnations, will reject an entire hunch because of one or two poor flowers, and he will tell ynii that the flower buyer detects a pour flower as quickly as he. When ilf retailer can depend upon a certain grower's stock, and know that it is carefully bunched, and carefully sorted, it is an advantage to him, for it saves time, and invariably he will be glad to pay a little more for this grower's stock. I know some growers who have for several years graded number 1 s and number 2's, much to the ad- vantage of grower, wholesaler and retailer, and it would be a great thing if every grower adopted the same plan It is to the best interests of all that the grower have the fullest confidence in his wholesaler, and consign his Bowers regularly, and not to hold them back for special occasions. I know that this is a delicate subject and I approach it only after due considera- tion. We can understand that in years gone by, when there were no flowering plants grown for the Christmas and Easter holidays, there was something to be gained by keeping every flower possible for the holiday sale, when flowers were scarce and prices went soaring upward, but those times are a thing of the past. There is no more scarcity such as there used to be at holiday time; the increase in glass and the growth of the plant industry has done away with that feature of the holiday business. "Ship your flowers when they are ready" is a good rule and in such holding back as is neces- sary try to govern your picking so that flowers will not have been cut too long. The wholesaler of today is eq tupped with cold storage facilities and he can hold the stock if necessary or sell it at once if that is best, and being in the market he can take ad- vantage of the conditions that may arise, much better than he could if the grower has the flowers in his own cellar. I have seen carnations right before a holiday, which, although they looked grand in the grower's cellar were not salable three hours after reaching the wholesaler's establish- ment. I would like to say a few words on high prices: often the growers put it up to the wholesalers, especially during the winter season, to explain why prices are high today and low tomorrow. My experience has taught un- that when prices are too high for the average retailer to be able to satisfy his customers and make a reasonable profit, the retailers stop buying for one or two days, and, as the stock continues to bloom and flowers have to be moved, the whole- saler is compelled to lower prices then the retailers buy, and the machinery is again in proper motion. One thing more: The wholesaler tan greatly help to popularize the mentorous varieties by distributing the bloom among as many retailers as it is possible for him to do with the supply at his disposal. I wish to say here that several gentlemen of our profession have agisted me in preparing this paper. I l'lt that since you have so honored me, it was my duty to present here a ood a paper on this subject as it was possible for me to give you. 138 HORTICULTURE February 3, 1906 tWWWVVWWIMMA%f Hi'' Life and Work of Luther Burbank. By W. S. Harwood. Pp. xiv., 36S; 50 illustrations. (New York: The Maeinillan Company. Lon- don: Macmillan & Co., Ltd.) Price, 7s. 6d. net. There is something to be said in favor of this work. At the same time we imagine no one will have more cause to regret its appearance than Mr. Burbank himself. The reasons for this expression of opinion are easily supplied. It is decidedly desirable that the outside public should be made aware of the enormous practical importance of what is r.ill.-d plant-breeding, and that they should be familiarized with the means and methods adopted by experts for the multiplication and improvement of flowers, fruits and other vegetable products. A slightly increased percentage of sugar in the sugar-cane or the beet, an apparently trifling improvement in the staple of cot- ton, the development of a potato relatively immune from fungus diseases, an increased production of fruit or the introduction of hardier varieties, of some that are earlier, or others that are later, to say nothing of the improvement of flowers in form, color and perfume, are all points of great im- portance and of very great interest from a biological point of view. in this field of work Mr. Burbank has long been known as an energetic laborer, and it is quite possible that in actual amount his work bulks larger than that of any of his predecessors or his contempora- ries. Moreover, as we learn from the book before us, and from other sources, the ex- perimenter is a man of high purpose, modest and amiable. It is for these per- sonal reasons we imagine that he will have cause to regret the appearance of this vol- ume. We have no desire to belittle Mr. Burbank or to undervalue the importance of what he has accomplished. We believe that he would be the first to acknowledge ■that there existed strong men previous to the appearance of Agamemnon. But this is a fact that his eulogist does not suffi- ciently estimate. In perusing the glowing paragraphs of this volume the casual reader might imagine that there were no plant- breeders before Burbank, or that their la- bors were comparatively Insignificant, and yet in our own country alone we seem to have heard of Thomas Andrew Knight, of Dean Herbert, of Trevor Clarke, of Thomas Rivers, of John Laing, of Dominy. of Sedan, of Laxton, and of large numbers of others whose productions at least vie in impor- tance with those of the American experi- menter, whilst a visit to the great estab- lishments of Vilmorin near Paris, Benary, and others at Erfurt and Quedlinburg, as well as to the trial-grounds of our Veitchs. Snttons, Carters and many others, would show that the great American hybridist is by no means without a rival in his line of work. It would hardly be fair to criticise those products of Mr. Burbank's skill and perse- verance that have reached us, because it may well be that they are not yet adapted to our climate. At any rate, to name only a few instances, the Burbank plum, the Burbank lily, the Shasta daisy, all so en- thusiastically spoken of in the pages of this hook and elsewhere, have not, in this country, justified the encomiums passed upon them by the American press. When we read of Mr. Burbank's meth- ods of work we do not find anything dif- ferent from the practices of our "raisers," who are too modest to speak of their efforts as "creations." Among the "creations" mentioned in this volume is the "thornless edible cactus." Surely we have heard of and seen a spine- less Opuntia before attention was called to it in this volume, where it is stated that "nothing more marvellous has ever been done in plant life"! Again, "the rare effects developed in the transformation of the columbine" do not differ (so far as we can tell from the il- lustration facing p. 359) from the stellate columbine known in our gardens for cen- turies and figured on p. 273 of Parkinson's Paradisus (16291). A man who has experimented on such a colossal scale for so long a time might be expected to have gathered valuable informa- tion on such points as heredity, adaptation, inheritance of acquired characters, as well as formed opinions on Mendelism and mu- tation. We gather from the book before us that Mr. Burbank's attention has, almost of necessity, been directed to these subjects, and we earnestly hope that now that the Carnegie Institution has granted him a subvention of ten thousand dollars a year for ten years he will find time to record and co-ordinate his experiments for the benefit of future workers and the increase of bio- Iogical knowledge. Incidentally, we glean that Mr. Burbank is not inclined to accept the views of Wels- mann or of Mendel, but that he looks favor- ably on the mutation theory of De Vries. Surely no practitioner has had better op- portunities of judging of these matters than has Mr. Burbank. and if he will give us his own experiences in his own words, rather than in those of some too partial biog- rapher, the world will be the gainer, and the value of Mr. Burbank's work more ac- eurately gauged than it can lie from the perusal of the present volume. — Copied from "Nature" (No. 1889, Vol. 73). January 11, 1006. February 3, 1906 HORTICULTURE 13S> THE CARNATION OF THE FU- TURE. Read before the Gardeners' and Floiisis' Club of Boston, by Peter Fisher. We think of the past with its at- tainments or failures. We live in the present and see it recede to the past like a scene in a kaleidoscope. The future is mythical and hazy: no man knows what it has in store for us; we can only guess in a measure. Looking backward for a moment and judging from what has been and is being accomplished, we may form a pardonable estimate of what will or may be towards the development of the carnation of the future. To make any true progress we must always have an ideal to work up to, but the ideal carnation is al- ways just a little in advance of us. We think to grasp it and find some- thing imperfect instead, and as we look again day-dreaming we again see our ideal ever ahead in all its beauti- ful and varied shades of color, perfec- tion of form, and luxurious growth. This is well, for were perfection at- tainable here, progress would cease. What culture and selection have done for the improvement of the carnation in the past it will do on a larger de- gree in the future, and as the stand- ard rises higher and higher, the fancy varieties will be succeeded by a class more perfect and beautiful, with high- er class still beyond. Imagine, if you can, a type of carnations in beautiful and varied shades of popular colors, so far in excess of the best of today in point of size, as to rival the Ameri- can Beauty rose, and sold at prices unheard-of. This is within the range of possibility; we are steadily but sure- ly coming up to this standard. In the near future, varieties of car- nations specially adapted for the pur- pose will be grown in pans and meet with a ready sale and increasing de- mand. Dwarf, compact-growing, free- flowering varieties will be the type, in varied shades of color. Think how well-grown specimens of a scarlet, for instance, would sell at Christmas. After another season of experience and close observation, I am more than ever convinced that the best carna- tions of the future will be grown in- doors exclusively, much in the same manner as roses are handled today. By this method of culture you will ob- tain a steady supply of bloom supe- rior in every way to field-grown plants. But the houses in which they are grown must be specially adapted. Those running north and south will have a decided advantage over those running east and west, as the stock can be grown cooler during the hot. days of summer; the advantage of better light in an east and wist house in winter will not affect the advantage of a north and south as a growing house during summer, and with this thorough root action the difference in number of blooms obtained will scarcely be perceptible, with a decid- Hodse of "The Aristocrat' Photographed Dec. 20, 1905. ed advantage in quality in favor of the north and south house during hot spring days. Benches will be best for this method and those with tile bot- toms preferable, as they will be bene- ficial in retaining moisture and keep- ing the roots cool. Not less than five inches of soil should be used, as shal- low benches require too much water- ing during hot days, which tends to sour the soil. A large, wide, span- roofed structure with continuous ven- tilation on each side of the ridge and at the sides will be the type of green- house best suited for this purpose. The dissemination of the carnation of the future will be along different lines from that of the past or present; a strict record of its merits and faults will be kept in tabulated form, at least two years prior to distribution, stating how many blooms it will pro- duce per square foot of bench space, how many plants to the square foot, date when cutting of blooms com- menced, when plants were thrown out. and number of saleable or split blooms picked from a given bench space each day. These records will be kept for inspection at any time. A synopsis of this report will be added along with the advertisement of the cuttings, and placed on the exhibition tables when new varieties are shown, and the con- fidence of the trade will be restored. Then as our successors in business look up the records of our past and present methods, they will draw the cloak of charity over the past, but the blush of shame will tint the cheeks of some, as they reflect on the shady methods — it may be of a parent who has passed beyond. How is all this to be accomplished? First by improved culture of our best existing varieties, then it is simply culture and selection all the way along. HORTICULTURE Publishing Com- pany: I take pleasure in renewing my sub- scription for the second year of HOR- TICULTURE and I sincerely hope that the new year may bring you lots of in- creased business. The attractive way in which you publish your paper ought to secure many new subscribers and advertisers. J. F. Advertise . . . . Carnations . Now ! ! The Convention being over and the winners recorded BUYERS Are Ready To NEGOTIATE!! HORTICULTURE Reaches THE BUYER 140 HORTICULTURE February 3, 1906 ^VVVVVyyVVVVVVVVVtAAWAWAWrfW* VWWi«VWArf>*•♦•♦•*•♦•♦•♦•♦•■»-•' PLANTS, ROOTS, SEEDS PENNOCK'S SPECIAL OFFER Chrysanthemums Richmond Roses (Rooted Cuttings) Alice Byron, Mrs. McArthur, Lady Harriett, Maud Dean, Marie Liger, Lavender Queen, Robt. Halliday, Col. Appleton, J. C. Salter, $;.oo per ioo: $15.00 per 1,000. White Eaton, Chadwick, Convention Hall, yellow Chadu ick, §2. 50 per ioo ; $20 00 per 1,000. Also a number of other stand- ard varieties. Send for list. CARNATIONS (Rooted Cuttings' Lawson, $2.00; Enchantress, $2.50; Lady Bountiful, $3.00; White Law- son, $3.50; Victory, $12 00; Harlow- arden, $12,00. Vesper, $2.50; Boston m.i ., $2.co; Queen Louise, $2.00; Mrs. Patten, $3.00; Jno. E. Haines* $12.00. All per IOO. Thousand rates on application. Better than the usual stock $12.00 .... per 100 $100.00 per 1000 DAHLIA ROOTS The cream of the stock of the Atco Dahlia Farms embracing most of the newer and more lefined forms such as Kriemhilde, etc. The 26 best varieties for flower purposes. Send for descriptive price list cut SEEDS «®- ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED, true stock, green- house grown, ready for delivery now. $4.50 per 1,000. $40.00 per 10,000 SAMUEL THE Wholesale Florist S. PENNOCK PHILADELPHIA of • j The Cottage Gardens J 1 \ 5 FINE SILVER CUPS and TROPHIES For Exhibition Awards, Sporting Events, etc. FINEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY FROM THE BEST MANUFACTURERS AND AT LOWEST PRICES. - m 5 5 THORNTON BROS., \ J LAWRENCE, MASS. ? CALIFORNIA PRIVET. A large sto^k of two and three year old (transplanted J, from 12 inches to four feet well finished plants at very low prices for quality of stock. Get my prices before pur- chasing. Satisfaction guaranteed. Address, CHARLES BLACK, HICHTSTOWN - - N. J. J. H. TROY, MT. HISSARUK NURSERIES NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. Tel. 515- J New Rochelle Mgr. THEROSARY FLOWER O. Tel. 2012 Mad. Sq. 24 E. 34th St., N. Y. City FOREST TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS AND SEEDLINGS Catalpa Speciosa, Black Locust. Nursery grown and collected seeds and seedlings. FOREST NURSERY AND SEED CO. McMINNVILLE, TENN, R. F. D. 1 In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture February 3, 1906 HORTICULTURE 143 QUEEN BEATRICE Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled in best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture ALEX. McGONNELL 546 Fifth Ave., New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and all principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam- ships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON, D. C. FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET SI. LOUIS, JUO. Established 1873 Long Distance Phone Bell Lindell 676 SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 1017 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO. Both 'Phones 2670 Mafp Consult Buyers' Directory and List of New Offers on Pages 148, 149 and 150. IMPRESSIONS OF CALIFORNIA AND ITS CLIMATE. (Continued from Page 141.) ticeship days which have now dis- appeared from our commercial green- houses, as these in recent years have been turned into cut-flower factories or palm nurseries to the detriment of varied plant collection. In one corner there were small glass houses heavily white-washed for propagating purposes while along the central walk were lath shades filled with begonias and creep- ers, and at intervals were ornamental summer houses or pagodas artistically decorated with the leaf stalks of the fan palm. Quite a large section of the grounds was laid out in rock work and devoted to cacti and other succu- lents and the whole was a most in- teresting treat for any flower-loving gardener. A noticeable feature here as elsewhere in California, was the immense size of the individual florets on the geranium, all varieties appear- ing to have much larger and more brightly colored flowers than with us. Near the hotel there is a rubber tree which has the size and developments of a twenty-five year old Norway maple, and at the Mission there is an araucaria fully fifty feet in height, but a peculiar feature of the araucaria was that instead of being flatly spread, the side branches turned upwards in a V-like form, possibly owing to the dry season. Fine palms fifty to sixty feet in height are ornamental and a distinct novelty, with their smooth trunk and crown of green leaves high in the air, but the dead leaves hanging closely to the trunk below the green crown detract from its beauty and I can not commend it for street planting, espe- cially when of younger growth, the spikey parts of the leaves are on a level with your eyes. The fan palm and the pepper tree seem to divide the lienors in California and both are used very largely and almost to exclusion of other trees for street planting. The foliage of the pepper tree is beautiful and glossy, but the trailing branches hang down like those of a weeping- willow and are only a little less an- noying than the spikey palm leaves, while the immense crop of berries keep the walk dirty and slippery. Some dav when these trees grow larger and taller they will add a dis- tinct feature to the towns but it s°ems a pity that when there are so many more graceful and suitable trees for street planting that these two should be used exclusivelv. as they are much better adanted for individual speci- mens on the lawn. Near Ventura is the Cole bulb farm where callas and freezias are grown bv the acre, but these were just starting into growth after their summer rest and of course, did not present the display that they would in the spring. (To Re Continued. ) DETROIT John Breitmeyer's Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs High GradeCut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. A. Glide & Bro. FLORISTS 1214 F ST., WASHINGTON, P. C. I BOSTON FLORIST LETTER C0.I Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS I This wooden box nicely stained and varnished, 18x30x12. made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters. Block Letters, iJ4 or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3, Fastener with each letier or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and (or sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. r. MCCARTHY, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. REED *»**+***^*H**mt*^*H*tt*im* %^»UM ! -J< WHITE LILAC, FREESIA ■ THE LEO NIESSEN CO. : WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1217 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA * Store Open 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. ' f 15 JEOxtr-ei Choice I 5 Samuel S.Pennock j PHILA. I ■^*»/L _ WHOLESALE %DDQ FLORIST OF 1612-1618 Ludlow Street. Store closes 8 P. M : Carnations. Beauty Bride and Bridesmaid. Lily of the Valley. Violets. Telephone 6Z68-6267 Main ► WELCH BROS. 15 Province St. BOSTON E. H. HUNT Wholesale Cut Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE" 76 Wabash Av., CHICAGO In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture VAUGHAN&8PEERY Wholesale Cor» Tilssion Florists If you wish to buy or sell, see thetn first •PHONE CENTRAL 2571 60 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture Choice Freesias and White Lilacs W. E. McKLSSICK Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA t EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN £ I CUT FLOWERS* 5 EDWARD REID Wholsaie Florist 1526 Ranslead Kteet, PHI LADELPHIA Store Closes 8 P. M. I WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS S1-S3 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO, ILL., In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture CHAS- W. McKELLAR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers as Cypripediums. Lilv of the Val!e\ Violets Tulips .... Roman Hya. Paper White Nar. . Daffodils, Trumpets riinnonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus.. . ......... " & Sprenzeri, bunches Last Half of Week ending Jan. 27 1906 4.00 to 2.00 to 30.00 to 1 0.00 to 1. 00 to .40 to 2.00 to 1.00 to 3.00 to 2 OO tO ■75 to 10 8 co to 25.00 to 15 00 to 6 00 3.00 5000 12.00 3.00 •75 4.00 2.00 5.00 6.00 i.»5 1.50 15.00 55.00 2^.00 First half of Week beginning Jan, 29 1906 3.00 to 6.00 1.00 to 3.00 25.00 to 50.00 1.00 to .25 to 2.00 to 1. 00 to r.oo to 2.00 to 75 to to S.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to .60 5.00 2-00 4.0O 8.00 1.25 I.50 I2.00 35.CO 25.OO JOHN YOUNC Wholesale FLORIST 51 West 28tH St., New YorR Telephone. 4463-4464 Madison Sq. Best Beauties. Brides and Bridesmaids. Lily of the Valley, Orchids and Lilies. Renowned Cottage Garden Carnations. Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. Tel. 1*^1 Madison Sq. New York TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quotations on fall orders Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. Jt'llllU Lf^liU 1U1 tJlU7Hll li'Ut' VH 1.(11 WIIJ^IO 44 West 28th Street. New York City | FLORISTS OUT OF TOWN Taking Orders for Flowers to be Deliv- ered to Steamers or Elsewhere in New York can have them delivered in PLAIN BOXES, WITH OWN TAGS in best manner by Young & Nugent 42 W. 28th St., New York In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture February 3, 1903 horticulture: 147 Fancy Ferns $1.25 per 1000 Discount on Regular Shipments ^Wholesale Florists 30 and 40 Miami Ave., DETROIT, MICH- Michigan Cut Flower Exchange WM. DILGER Manager Charles Millang SO West 29th St., New York Uty Cut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place toConsign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchan s in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madiwon Square J. 6. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance 'Phone 1435 Court. Bonnot Bros. "Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 W. 26th S' , NEW YORK CatF-owei Exchange Tel. &J0 AUdisuu Square. OPEN 6.00 A.M. AN UNEQUALED OJKET FJrl CO -SIGNED FLOWERS The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRiCH 48 W. 30th Street, New York Tel 324-325 Madison Square JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. S3 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. ESTABLISHED 1872 JOHN J. PERKINS WHOLESALE and COMMISSION FLORIST 115 W. 30th St., New York Tel. No. 956 Madison Square Wanted.— A few more reliable growers of Carnations and Violets. Quick returns aud highest prices. Established 1891 BUY FROM m/| |-« SHU" TO l\\ r* TRY *'»•-' ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St., New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. CARNATIONS AND ROSES Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd. Cut Flowers BOSTON'S BEST ALL VARIETIES SHIPPED TO ALL POINTS Floriste' Supplies Largest Stock in New England Lowest Wholesale Rates N.F.McCarthy&Co. 84 HAWLEY ST. Tel. Main 5973 BOSTON Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST, BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. 504 Liberty Ave., Pittelmrg:, Pa. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $l.oo per 1000. Discounts on larger quantities. Write for prices on case lots. WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAOGEJI* AND F*AP*CY FEJRIVSI NEW CROP SOUTHERN WILD SMIUX $3.50 and $7.00?per Case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire Design* Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cj-cas Leaves, Wheat sheave&. Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes, etc, LAUREL FESTOOINl>G, 5c. and 6c, per yard. 8 & I I Province St., Boston. Mass. L. D. Telephone, Mam 2018 HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.- CINCINNATI Jui 30 DETROIT Jan. 22 ROSES Am. Beauty and E.lgely. fan and sp. " extra No. i " Lower grades Bride and Maid, Inn. and sp " " extra . . '• " No. i and Lower gr Liberty, fancy " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy Ordinary. Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary Chatenay, Faney " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy — ....••-■ Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Cypnpediums Lily of the Valley Violets Tulips .--•■ Roman Hva.: Paper White Nar ... Daffodils; Trumpets .-■ ■ Mignoneite ... .. .. ....■• Adianlum Cuneatum Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Phimosus, strings " " & Sprengeri, bunches 40.00 25.00 12.00 5.00 6 00 3.00 10.00 6.00 50.00 30 00 15.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 5. CO I2.00 8.co 10.00 8.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 i.oo ■ 2 5 ■ 40. CO 4.00 T.OO 5 00 4.00 4.00 1 . 50 15 00 50.00 35.00 3-00 1.00 2.00 2.00 12.50 2}. OO 25.OO to 00.00 8.00 12.00 15.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 10 00 6.00 4.00 2.00 50,00 2S.OO 4.OO 1.50 3 .OO 3 OO 4-O0 2.QO 60 OO 50.00 PER 100. "TO DEALERS ONLY. BUFFALO Jan. 30 PITTSBURG Jan. 29 50.00 30.00 15.00 8.00 12.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 4.00 2.00 .50 3.00 2.00 -5'-> 1 25 i 2.00 40.00 25. CO to 60.00 40.00 to 50.00 to 50.00 25.00 to 3c. 00 to 2S.OO 12.50 to 15.00 to 1 5.0c to 500 to 15. ou to 12.00 to 12.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 S-OO to 8.00 to I<;.00 8.00 to 20.00 to 10 00 4.00 to 6.00 to ;-; , 1 , to 25.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to I- oc IO 8.00 to to 10.00 to 15.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 5.CO 3.00 to 5.00 to to 3.00 1.00 to to 2.00 to to 4.00 I.OO to 4.00 to I 00 ■35 to 1.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 5 00 to 4." 1 2.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 2,50 to 4.00 to 4.00 1 50 to 4.00 to 1 .00 to to 1 50 1.25 to 1.50 to 15.00 12.50 to 15.00 to 50.00 35.00 to 50.00 tO 50.00] 2 i.OO tO 5O.OO Geo. A. Sutherland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY SRTEET - BOSTON E. A. BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer in SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX and Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplies. New crop now ready In limited quantities EVERGREEN, ALA. Decorating Evergreers, etc., at Wholesale Wild Smilax, Palmetto and Cycas (fresh cut). Palm Leaves, Galax, Leu- cothoe, Ferns and Mosses, Leaf Mold, Orchid and Azalea Peats. Everything in Season. THE KERVAN COMPANY 20 West 27th St., New York. 148 HORTICULTURE February 3, 1906 List of Advertisers Page AkersH.P 124 Allen W. F 126 Allen Wm. Stuart Co. 147 Aschmann Godtrev. -124 Bambrick, Thos. H..-iso Barrows H.H. & Son. 124 Bayersdorfer H & Co 143 Beaven, E. A. M7 Black, Chas... 142 Blackistone Z. D. 143 Boadin^ton A. T.- 126 Bonnot Bros M7 Boston Klonst Letter Co ;. *M3 Boston Plate and \\ in- dow Glass Co i5( Breck Joseph & Sons 12O Breitmeyer's J. Sons 143 Budlong J. A. 144 Burnett Bros. 126 Burnham Hitchings Pierson Co 152 Burpee W. A. & C0.126 Butler E. A. & Son. ..124 Chicago House Wreck- ing Co *5' Chicago Carnation Co .-•■•U' Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 126 Cooke G. H •• 143 Cottage Gardens Co.. 142 Cowee A 126 Davis A. B. & Son... 122 Dilger Wm .'47 Dorner F. & Sons.. • • 122 Dorrance Henj. Mi Dreer H A 123-151 Dysart K. J ■ £5° Eaton H. N 140 Elliott Wm. &Son 126 EslerJ. G 151 Ernest W. H. 15* Farquhar R. & J. & Co 126 Felthousen J. E. 124 Fenrich J S 147 Fletcher F. W.. 124 Ford Bros 146 Forest Nursery & Seed Co. 142 Froment H. E.. 146 Gardner, I no. G 142 Grey T.J. & Co..-...i«6 Gude A. & Bro. 143 Gurney Heater Mfg. Co 151 Gunman Alex. J • ...146 Guttman .i Weber. ..145 Hail Asso. 151 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works.. 126 Heller&Co... 126 Herbert David& Sons 123 Hews A. H. & Co.... 1- 1 Hill E. G Co 124 Holly Castle Co. 152 Horan £. C. 14c'' Hunt E.H 144 Kastin? W. F. 147 Kervan Co., The 147 Kessler, P F 146 King Cons. Co 151 Klokner A. 151 Kramer F. H. 141-142-143 Kroeschell Bros. 151 Lager & Hurrell.. 124 Lang Julius . 147 Langjahr, Alfred H.. .147 Leuthy A. & Co 124 Page McCarthy N. F. & Co. 147 McConnell Alex 143 McKellar Charles W.144 McKissick.W. E. ...144 McManus J as 146 Michell H. F. & Co.- 126 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange... 147 Montgomery Nurser- ies 142 Millang Charles 147 Mi nang Frank .146 Molt? A 146 M .Hinder J. C. '.51 Mt. Hissarlik Nurser- ies 142 M urdoch J . B . & Co . . 147 Murray Samuel.. ... .143 Niessen Leo. Co 144 Pennock Samuel S. 142-144 Perkins John J 147 Phila. Cut Flower Co. 144 Pierson F. R. Co-)24-i38 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 147 Pye E. H 122 Rawson,W. W. &C0.126 Raynor John I ...... 146 Reed & Keller 143 Reid Edw 144 Reinberg Peter < 44 Robinson H. M. & Co 147 Roehrs Julius Co. ■ - ■ 124 Rose Hill Nurseries. .123 Saltford, Geo 146 Sander & Son 124 Schillo Lumber Co... 152 Schmidt J. C. Co 124 Schmitz F.W.O. 123 Scoliay John A 15* Scott John 124 Sheridan W. F.. 146 SieversJ. H & Co... 122 diggers & diggers ...151 Situations & Wants. .150 Skidelsky S. S ..150 Stern J. & Co 143 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co. 151 Sievens H A. Co- .. .122 Stumpp & Walter Co. 1 »3 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 147 Suzuki& Iida 126 Thompson J. D Co. .123 Thorburn J.M. &C0.126 Thornton Bros. 142 Totty. Chas. H. .123 Traendly & Schenck.146 Troy, J- H 142 Vaughan and Sperry.144 Walsh -M. H i2i Warburton C 123 Ward Ralph M. Co.. .126 Watson G. C 126-150 Weathered Co 152 Weber F. C 143 Weber H. & Sons 122 Weeber & Don 126 Welch Bros 144 Wietor Bros 144 Winterich C. 124 Winterson E. F 144 Young A. L 14^ Young John 146 Young & Nugent ...14!. Young Thos. Jr 143 *> Is your name in the above list? If not, why not? Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertisements under this head, 10 cents a line. Regular advertisers In this Issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will indicate the respective pages. ACCOUNTANT. Robert J. Dysart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sous, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS P. NANUS. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS ROOTS. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. N. LePage, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Tuberous Rooted Stninpp & Walter Co., New York. Gold Medal Strain Begonias. For page see List of Advertisers. BAMBOO STAKES. Suzuki & Iida. 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 & 13 F. H. Square, Boston. Arlington Tested Seeds for Florists. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Suzuki & iida, 31 Barclay St., New York. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. Chas. Black, Hlghtstown, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers CARNATIONS. John H. Slevers & Co., 1251 Chestnut St., San Francisco, Cal. Hannah Hobart. For page see List of Advertisers. D. Thompson Carnation Co. Jollet, III. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Stevens Co., Dedham, Mass. Rooted Cuttings Variegated Lawson. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttman & Weber, 43 W. 28th St., N. Y. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Patten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass. Pink. Patten and Mikado Carnations. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. John E. Haines, My Maryland. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry Eichholz. Waynesboro. Pa. Carnations, Red Lawson. Mrs. W. T. Omwfike. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. Weher & Sons Co., Oaklandr~McT. My Maryland and Jessica. For pajre see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet. 111. Rooted Cuttings, Aristocrat and Glendale. For page see List of Advertisers. ~W. J. & M. S. Vesey. Ft. Wayne, Ind. Carnation Glendale. C. Warburton. Fall River, Mass. Rooted cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Carnation Robert Craig. CARNATIONS— Continued. The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytowu-on-Hud- son, N. Y. Carnations, Winsor, White Enchantress, Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers. A. B. Davis & Son, Inc., Purcellville, Va. Carnations, Red Sport. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. C. H. Totty, Madison. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Chrysanthemum cuttings. Monrovia, Glorv' of Pacific. Polly Rose, Robinson, Philadelphia, White Bonnaffon, Fitzwy- gram, G. S. Kalb, Robt. Halliday, John Sbrimpton, May Bonnaffon, Col. Appleton, Niveus, Bride, White Ivory, Culliugfordil, Arline, Maud Dean, Mutual Friend, W. Lincoln, Jerome Jones, J. G. Jones, Tint- othy Eaton and Mme. Perrin at $1.50 per 100; S12.50 per 1000. Opah, Princess. E. Bonnefond, Alliance, Fred Lemon. Mrs. Brice, La Tusion, Mers- tham Yellow, Mildred Ware, Wm. Duck- ham. Amorita, Dr. Euguehard, Mrs. T. W. Pockett, Nellie Pockett, Ben Wells, F. S. Vallis, Mrs. Thirkell at $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. W. F. Kastiug, 383 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fc page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. C. Winterich, Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. DAISIES. The F. W. Fletcher Co., Auburndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. Dahlia Roots. For page see List of Advertisers. ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR. Holly-Castle Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Sons, Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepis Barrowsll. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky, 824 N. 24th St., Philadelphia. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Nephrolepis Piersonl Elegantlsslma. For page see List of Advertisers. FERTILIZERS. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., New York. Thompson's Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 \V. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co^, 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co., 1928 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. G. A. Sutherland Co.,^4 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers, February 3, 1906 MORTI CULTURE 149 FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Gude & Bro., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Z. D. Blacklstone, 14th and H Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest. 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. 11. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers FOLDING BOXES. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston, for page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS. J. E. Felthousen. Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLI. Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. E. E. Stewart, Rives Janet., Mich. Colors, mixture and named AH sizes. GLASS. G. C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow St., Philadel- phia. For page see List of Advertisers. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Burnham Hitchings Plerson Co., 1133 Eroadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago House Wrecking Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Nepouset, Boston. For page sec List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For pace see List of Advertisers. J. C. Moninger Co.. 117 East Blackhawk St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., West St. and Hawthorne Ave., Chicago, 111. Frir paite see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 40 and 4.S Marion St., New York. For pntre see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE. Anchor Greenhouse Hose is the best for Florists. Mineralized Rubber Co.. New York. HARDWOOD PLANT STAKES. C. E. Olnoy, Reboboth, Mass. Tainted, all sizes. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson * Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St.. New York. For page see List nf Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co.. 38 and 40 Miami Ave., Detroit. Mich.. Wm. Dilger. Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Burnham Hitchings Pierson Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 74 Franklin St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HOTHOUSE GRAPE VINES. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. IMPORTING HOUSES. R. M. Ward & Co., New York. Plants and Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Suzuki & lida, 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. MICE PROOF SEED CASES. Heller & Co.. Moutclalr, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom it Spawn Co., 911 Chemical Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTINE APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. NunaERY STOCK. Mt. Hissarlik Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Forest Nursery & Seed Co., McMlnnvllle, Tenn. Forest Tree and Shrub Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters. Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. Slggers & Slggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEERLESS REPAIR CLAMP. A. Klokuer, Wauwatosa, Wis. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS, BEDDING. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List nf Advertisers. PLANTS DECORATIVE. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale. Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. Huston. Palms, Kentia Belmoreana. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS FORCING. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. JOSeph P.l'eek ,V SuIIS. BuStuU. Gladioli for Forcing. For page see List of Advertisers. F. W. O. Schmitz, Prince Bay. N. Y. For paae see List of Advertisers. PLANTS, HARDY. John G. Gardner, Montgomery Nurseries, Villa Nova, Pa. Phloxes, Hollyhocks. For page see List of Advertisers. RETAIL FLORISTS. Julius A. Zinn, 2 Beacon St., Boston. Mass. Flowers by Telegraph. Alex. Mel'onneil. New York. For pace see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young. Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber. 432H Olive St.. St. Louis, Mo. For paee see List of Advertisers J. I'.relttneyer's Sons. Detroit. Mich. For paste see List of Advertisers. Young & Nueent. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Retail Florists — Continued. Z. D. Blacklstone, 14 & H Sts., Washing- ton, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, I). C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Gude & Bro.. 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. BeuJ. Durrance, Dorraucetou, Pa. Killarney and Richmond. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. F. H. Kramer, Washington, D. C. Queen Beatrice. For page see List of Advertisers. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Richmond. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Penuock. Philadelphia. Richmond. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Butler & Son, Niagara Falls, N. Y. American Beauty. For page see List of Advertisers. John G. Gardner, Montgomery Nurseries, Villa Nova, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 and 13 Fanenll Hall Sq., Boston. Cyclamen Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. Sweet Pea, Earliest White. For page see List of Adven isers. Burnett Bros., 101 West St., New York Seeds, Bulbs, and Fertilizers. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. G. C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow St., Philadel- phia. Sweet Pea Christmas. For page see List of Advertisers. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., New York. Vegetable and Flower Seeds. For pace see List of Advertisers. II. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons. 201 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Gi rmany, Es- tab. 178Q. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. II. M. Robinson & Co., 8 & 11 Province St , Boston. For page pep List nf Advertisers. K. A. Bearen, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM; CEDAR POLES. II. R. Alters, chatsworth, X. J. For page see List of Advertise! •;. STEAM TRAP. E. Hippnrd. Youngstown. O. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Burnham Hitchings Plerson Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For pnge see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay. 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., '46 and 48 Marion St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. The Chicago Lifter. J. C. Moninger Co.. 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. 150 HORTICULTU RE February 3, 1906 VERBENAS. H F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos- George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Welch Bros.. 15 Province St.. Boston. Buffalo. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm F Kastlng, 383-87 Elllcott St., Buf- falo, N. Y. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. E H. Hunt. 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Chas. W.McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. A L. Randall Co., 21 Randolph St., Chicago. Wletor Bros.. 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Vaughan & Sperry, 60 Wabash Av., Chicago. E. F. Wlnterson Co.. 45, 47, 49 Wabash Av., Chicago. Cincinnati. Ohio Cut Flower Co., 129 E. 3d St. Wm. Murphy, 128 E. 3d St. Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dllger, mgr. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bonnot Bros., 55-57 West 26th St., New J. S.rFenrlch, 48 W. 30th St., New York. Ford Bros.. 48 West 28th St.. New York. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St.. New York. Alex. J. Guttman. 43 West 28th St. E C Horan. 55 West 28th St.. New York. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., New York Julius Lang. 53 West 30th St., New York. A H Langjabr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. James McManus. 50 W. 30th St., New York. Chas. Mlllang. 50 West 29th St.. New York. Frank Millang, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. _ , A. Moltz, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. John J Perkins, 115 W. 30th St., New York. John I. Ravnor. 49 W. 28th St., New York. George Saltford, 46 W. 29th St., New York. W F Sheridan. 39 W. 28th St.. New York. Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., New York A. L. Young & Co., 54 W. 28th St., New John Young. 51 W. 28th St.. New York. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. W. E. McKisslck, 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia. Pa. _ __,. Leo Nlessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phila- delphia. Pa. _.„ S. S. Pennnck, 1612-18 Ludlow St., Phila- delphia. Pa. Phlla. Cut Flower Co., 1516-18 Sansom St., Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburg. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 504 Liberty St., Pittsburg. Pa. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Plus- hum New Offers in This Issue. CARNATION BANDS. II F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. For page sec List of Advertisers. FUMIGATING KIND TOBACCO POWDER. The H. A. Stoothoff Co., 119 West St., New For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS, ROOTED CUTTINGS. F Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. i.age see List of Advertisers. COLEUS, VERSCHAFFELTII, GOLD- EN BEDDER. H. N. Eaton, S. Sudbury, Ma For page see List of Vdvertisri-s. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Michigan Seed Co., Bay City, Mich. — Northern grown farm seeds. E E. Stewart, Rives Junction, Mich. Trade price list of gladiolus bulbs and hardy plants. Green's Nursery Company, Roches- ter, N. Y. Fruit and ornamental trees and shrubs for mail order trade. Schlegel & Fottler Co., Boston. A pretty garden scene from a photograph of two little children admiring a bed of sweet Williams adorns the cover. Attractive, interesting and instructive from first to last page. W. W. Rawson & Co., Boston. — Seed Catalogue for 1906. The front cover page carries some handsome Rawson vegetables embossed in colors, and paeon ies have the back cover page to themselves. The book is well illus- trated throughout. The Conard & Jones Co.'s New Floral Guide for 1906 gives its covers to colored illustrations of Etoile de France and Baby Rambler roses. Roses occupy more than one-third of the entire bulk of the catalogue. M. G. Madson Seed Company, Manitowoc, Wis., spring catalogue for 1906. Cactus dahlias on front and ripe corn on back form the subjects of cover illustration, in colors, and they are beautifully done. The contents comprise a host of good things for the flower and kitchen gardens. Storrs & Harrison Company, Paines- ville, O., spring list for 1906. Baby Rambler rose in colors adorns the front cover, and a group of brilliant garden novelties are shown on the back cover. In illustrations and typo- graphical excellence it reflects credit on the publishers, and it will be found worthy of perusal. "Everything for the Garden" for 1906 is a masterpiece in catalogue making, of which Peter Henderson & Co. may well feel proud. "The Gar- den Beautiful" and "The Garden Bountiful" are the themes for cover illustration and the effect is particu- larly good. Besides innumerable half- tones, there are six colored flower plates. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. Townsend Harbor, Mass.— R. B. Baker & Son, one house 16x40. Norwich, Conn.— Avery Bros., addi- tion to house. Hingham, Mass.— Mrs. Mason, one house, 20x90 ft. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued January 23, 1906. 810,793. Vegetation-Destroyer. ' Wil- liam R. McKeen, Jr., and Arthur H. Fetters, Omaha. Neb. 810.S35. Apparatus for Heating Prop- agating-Beds. Henry Aus- tin, Felton, Del. FORCING STOCK, ROOTS, TUBERS, ETC. F W. O. Sehmitz. Prince Bay, N. Y. For page see Lis! pi Advertisers. ROBERT J. DYSART, Public Jtccountant and Jfuditor Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. Books Balanced and Adjusted Merchants Bank Building 28 STATE ST., - BOSTON Telephone, Main 58 A BARGAIN I have for sale a modern range of green- houses, 25,500 feet of gl ss, |J4 miles from wealthy growing city of 28.000 people. Forty- five minutes from Pittsburg, P... Three rail- roads and expiess lines, 28 acres. Ideal soil fi>r roses a d carnati ns in ahundauce. Admirably adapted to the growing of small fruit and garden crops. , „ Sixty horse power boiler, steam heat, free natural gas for all light and fuel for greenhouses, and farm buildings. A most complete private waier sy^em, 1,000 barrel storage tanks, large dam, never tailing sprinjs. Pr ductng oil well on the latm. Buildings high and dry, away from all smoke, dust and dirt, foes unknown, plants free trom di ease, houses well stocked ano pr ductng paying crops, best market selling high gtaile stuff direct to retailers. Best of reason for se.ltng. Price, $22,oor, part on time, will show a eet profit of 2^* above expenses, en be increased. This offer will bear closest investigation. S. S. SKIDELSKY 724 No. 24th St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. as™ To Build? I am Interested in a glass factory in Jersey. I want to hear from you be- fore "placing vour order for glass. I think I can put you in the way of saving some money. State quantity, quality, and size wanted. NOT IN THE TRUST. Address George C. Watson ,6^tlr^eltow Philadelphia, Penn. Stg> Remember this factory is NOT in the TRI'ST and has a free foot BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. Greenhouse Glass German and American 261 to 287 & St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. WANTS. GOOD MEN When you need good men, skilled or unskilled, write: THOS. H. BAMBRICK 34 South 7th Street, Philadelphia Help of all kinds, Including that for Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen and the Horticultural trade generally. WANTED— A practical young nursery- man for the propagation and growing of native and ornamental nursery stock, peren- nials etc., for a small nursery in the North- west -Mast know plants and he a hustler, t.ive references, experience and wages ex- pected. Address "Park Nurseries, care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Los- ton. . WANTED TO KENT— Three or four greenhouses and grounds in the vicinity of Boston. Address M. B., care of HORTI- CULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. Consult Buyers' Directory and List of New Offers on Pages 148, 149 and 150. February 3, 1906 HORTICULTURE 151 "CHEAP" GREENHOUSE MATERIAL We do not aim to furnish "cheap" material but to supply good material cheap. To do this, an up-to-date factory, large facilities and a thorough knowledge of greenhouse construction is necessary. We possess all of these qualities. Send today for our catalogue. JOHN C. MONINGER CO.— Chicago 117 E. BLACKHAWK STREET &TABA7^ c*TaLogu£ / Standard DOT C Flower., r U 1 iJ If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capit I, wr te us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 28th and M Streets WASHINGTON, D. C. £«-' • ^-5«_- • -J*..- O ;J»«V • oiut. 76 cts. postpaid. « II I M! V A. DREEB, 4 7 14 < h.-tiw.l M., l'.l!« , I'.. GREENHOUSE CONSTRICTION — EOUIPMENT - vh»it> mrt < tTAtOGUE A*t> PMCj SEND FOR CATALOCUE OF S COLL AY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Avenue BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, N. V. CIT IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie Street CHICAGO. Boilers made of the best material; shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel: water s, ace all around front, sides and back. Wiiie for information. Greenhouse Material Ask for our special Ca-aiogue No 554 describing Boiler Tubes, Boilers, Tubes, as , Lumber and Sup- plies of every kind from the Fifty Million Dollar St. Louis World's Fair. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. 35th -unl Iron Sts. CHICAGO NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL. For particulars address John G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J 152 HORTICULTURE February 3, 1908 1 And Still Another Particularity Last week we talked together about the exact way every- thing was fitted for an exact place before it left the factory, now just a word about the iron frame that goes into some of our houses : First we do all our own casting, we then know the kind of iron that goes into them, — every piece is smoothed off and trued up by an expensive, finely adjusted machine. Then every part where moisture is apt to collect is galvanized by our own expert galvanizers, and this is what results : High quality iron making a splendid grade of castings, each fitted to a nicety ; no rust at usual rust points. You know how rust works away night and day, playing havoc with the life of a house ! We take care of the rust just the same careful way we take care of everything else, — ANOTHER PAR- TICULARITY. SEND FOR CATALOGUE J-C, BURNHAM HITCHINGS PIERSON CO. Greenhonse Designers and Manufacturers 1 133 Broadway, Cor. 26th St., N. Y. Boston Branch : 819 Tremont Building LUMBER For Greenhouse Benches M<% S^^/.gaw** SPECIAL NOTICE TO GREEN-HOUSE MEN As cold weather crowds your fires, and worries your Hot Water Circulation REMEMBER that we can oil short notice apply the HOLLY-CASTLE ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR and all your troubles will disappear. Then make ;i note of i In- coal you save by INDEPENDENT CIRCULATION HOLLY-CASTLE CO., Engineers 49 FEOERAL ST., BOSTON, MASS. Highest Type of Iron Frame Greenhouses Minimum Shade Maximum Strength No Roof Support to t , ve Shade. Glazed with 24 Inch Wide Glass r^** S^* V^* ^^* Write Wm. Anderson, Great Neck, L. I., for his opinion t?** ar* er^ e£* Send for Catalogue WEATHERED COMPANY, 46 Marion St., New York UQTANICAL Ax Ikis Garden A i Yokohama Nurseries, Japan. evoreato the^ FWRfSZPlANr&MAN, I0MCAPE faRDENEg^ i/f/hcf/'ed /Dferesfrx 3E &/ h < MamrffohTlace, Bo/to//, Mass. dubjcrfption. *I.OOJ^ 154 HORTICULTURE February 10, 1906 Three Sterling Carnation Novelties Winsor, White Enchantress, and Helen M. Gould There is nothing about any of these varieties that we wish to conceal: therefore, we cordially invite all carna- tion growers to pay us a visit. Come at any time. WINSOR" Winner of Lawson Silver Medal. This is sure to prove a winner. Nothing approaches it in color, which is a clear silvery pink — a shade between Enchantress and Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson — and much more beautiful than either. In fact, it is just the shade that we have all been trying to get. The color will make it sell in any market. The stem is just right. The flowers are considerably larger than Lawson and much better shaped. As a grower it has every- thing that can be desired. So far we have not seen any large-flowering variety quite so free as Winsor. WHITE ENCHANTRESS. A pure white sport of Enchantress, at once the most popular and most profitable carnation grown today, on account of its size and stem and freedom with which it blooms. White Enchantress is identical in every respect but color. Those desiring quality as well as quantity will find it in White Enchantress. HELEN M. COULD. This is a beautiful variegated sport of Enchantress. The ground color is a lovely shade of clear pink, the variegation carmine, making an exquisite combination of colors, besides being something distinctly new. At a short distance the variegation does not show at all, the general effect being a beautiful shade of dark pink. Growth, habit, size, and stem are the same as Enchantress. We have fine stocks, from which we can deliver healthy cuttings of Variegated Lawson, White Lawson, Red Lawson, Enchantress, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Lady Bountiful, etc. Our Variegated Lawson is all that we claimed for it last season, and is giving the fullest satisfaction everywhere — the best in the variegated class. Come and inspect our stock of new and standard sorts TARRYTOWN- ON- HUDSON, NEW YORK. F. R. PIERSON CO., t • t t 5 AT BOSTON Robert Craig Wins Again Lawson Bronze Medal over Victory S, A. F. Bronze Medal over Victory and other searlels First Prize in ioo Class over Victory and all other scarlets Not another scarlet carnation was able to take first honors away from Robert Craig; CRAIG WINS at all the shows CRAIG WINS on the Wholesale market CRAIG WINS on the retailers' counter CRAIG WINS as a money producer CRAIG WINS as a grower CRAIG WINS as a first class Commercial Carnation The introducers of Craig win out clean and fair for promptness in delivery and filling all orders on time and for a square deal in sending out only healthy, vigorous, well-grown selected cuttings. Send in your order now — we can fill it promptly P HANNAH HOBART The Pride of California. The Grandest of Pink Carnations A shade deeper than Lawson, blooms four to four and one half inches across, full and regular. Stems long and strong. Does not burst the calyx. Growth free and easy. A prolific bloomer. Its flowers whole- sale for a higher price than any other carnation in the San Francisco market. (See illustration and full description in Horticulture of July *j I9°5-) Orders for rooted cuttings booked now and filkd in rotation beginning January i, igo6, at $3.00 per 12; $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000 JOHN H. SIEVERS & CO. 1251 Chestnut Street SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. H In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiijj B. & A. SPECIALTIES 1 Tuberous Rooted egonias = $3.00 for 25 6 00 for 50 12 00 for 100 $25.00 for 250 50.00 for 500 1(10.00 for 1000 COTTAGE GARDENS COMPANY Queens, N. Y. 5 per cent, discount for cash with order. We have just received from our European growers a splen- did lot of handsome well-grown bulbs. We inspected these when blooming the past summer and can strongly recommend the bulbs we offer as the finest, large flowered strain grown in Europe : SINGLE BULBS. 1st Size 2nd Size DOUBLE BULBS. l»t Size 2nd Size The prices quoted are for separate or mixed colors, consist- 2 ing of scarlet, crimson, while, rose, yellow, bronze and orange. S See our wholesale catalogue for other specialties. S BOBBINK & ATKINS, | £ j Nurserymen and Florists RUTHERFORD, N. J. = MIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIinillllllllllllllllllllllllrfl Per 100 Per 1000 $2.50 $23.50 2.00 19.00 4.00 37.50 3.00 28.50 k SUPPLEMENT HORTICULTURE, Vol III, No, 6 FEBRUARY 10, 1906 m { aw***^ NEW TUBERC Rcr.ni February 10, 1906 horticulture: 155 W We beo- to announce to our customers and friends that §0§ jjg« commencing the 15 th of February, 1906, we shall conduct our ■§» ^ business under the name of y$i m <& I The Yokohama Nursery Company, Ltd. | Si whom we represented heretofore, with branches in Yokohama & and London. The business will be conducted in the same way as before, I I arid no change in the present management will take place. I SUZUKI I 31 Barclay Street, 1 a IIDA I New York City |j & I NEW CARNATIONS My Maryland, pure white, Jes- sica red and white variegated. Extra large, high grade commercial varieties. The finest and most profitable in their respective classes. Both varieties show extra stroi g Lawson habit, and similar height. We advise the alert growi r to try both of these varieties. $2.50 per doz.; $12.00 per loo ; $100.00 per 1,000. Send for our new catalogue giving full descriptions of the above, and other new and standard varieties. The H. WEBER & SONS CO. OAKLAND, MD. CARNATIONS H. A. Stevens Co. variety Variegated Lawson K^ now ready. Also Mrs. M. A. Patten, Pink Patten, Enchantress, Harry FeDn, Fair Maid. Boston Market, La'dv Bountiful, T. W. Lawson. Send tor prices. HENRY A. STEVENS CO. East Street, Dedham Mass. RED SPORT Sold on its merits alone. Per too Per 1,000 RED SPORT . $5 00 $4000 QUEEN LOUISE . 1.25 10.00 A. B. DAVIS & SON, Inc. PURCELLVILLE. VA. NEW CARNATIONS ROBT, CRAIG, VICTORY JESSICA Immediate delivery. Price $12.00 per 100 $100. 00 per 1000 CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES All tbe best of the year. If you have not received my list send for it. CHARLES H. TOTTY JVIt»ca.lso«rx, IV. J. CARNATION fT ROOTED CUTTINGS Per 100 Per 1,000 Fiancee $6 00.... $50 00 Cardinal 6 00 50 00 Patten 3 co 25 00 Enchantress. ... 2 50 25 00 Queen 2 00 15 00 Maceo 2 00 15 00 Lawson 2 00 15 00 Fair Maid 2 00 15 00 Challenger 2 00 15 00 Prosperity 2 00 15 00 G. WARBURTON, Fall River, Mass. CARNATIONS All the Best Varieties j. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. Joliet, III. «kSw HOTH O US E GRAPE VINES, fine strong, two and three jear old canes, Black Hamburg, Muscat Alexandria and other varieties Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. GIANT ASTER MISS KATE LOCK Has been grown 48 inches high Blooms 3J4 to 5 inches, stems 18 to 36 inches, has never BEEN beat. Taken all First Prizes again al largest Exhibitions in Canada. Very often taken for Chrysanthemums. Colors: daybreak, white and mixed Trade Pkg., $1.00 No Agents.. Don't Send Checks J. H. LOCK, Aster Specialist, 41 Manchester Ave., Toronto, Ont. RICHMOND ROSE 2-+ in. $12.00 KAISERIN " '« 4 00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 delve?; hE, H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NVACK, N. Y. IOO.OO 35-00 5O.00 25. 00 1S.00 156 H ORTI CULTURE, February 10, 1906 BODDINGTON'S BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY BEGONIAS SIXGLE-FLOWERING TUBEROUS-ROOTED. For planting in beds and where color effect is desired, my stock of these bulbs will be found true to color and free from mixture. Large bulbs measuring \% inches and upward. I Crimson, Scarlet, | Pure White. Rose, Light Fink, Yellow, Sainton, Orange, 1 Copper. Begonia Bertinii, single vermillion, Begonia Hybrida, the Butterfly, red mottled, white, very large ....... Cailtias, a quarter of a million dormant roots. Separate colors, or all colors mixed. Doz. ioo ioco 35c. $2.25 $20.00 IOO. $10.00 Doz. $1.50 DOUBLE-FLOWERING TUBEROUS-ROOTED. These can be depended upon producing 100 per cent, double flowers and contain very large and choice show varieties. T , .. 1 Crimson, Scarlet, Separate colors, or meSurin^ I R°Se' Pnre White' a» «*«■ «****• measuring , 0ra„ge> Salmon, 1 + inches 1 Tellow Copper | Doz- I0° IOO° and upward. Br0 Lj' ,t piuk# , 55c, $4t00 $35>00 Double Begonias, Tuberous, especially adapted for bedding. Doz. 100. Duke Zepplill, intense pure vermillion scarlet . $2.00 $13.00 18.00 j Lafayette, rich briiliant crimson scarlet . . 2,50 18. 00 Send for catalogue containing varieties and prices. ARTHUR T. BODDINCTON, 342 West 14th Street, NEW YORK. J. E. FELTHOUSEN o e: i* a n iu ;vi a* We h^ve at least i=;o,ooo geraniums in 2% in. pots and in fine condition and the leaders at $18.00 per 1,000; $2.00 per 100. Per 100 Rose Geraniums, 2*4 in. $t3.oo per 1000.. . .$2,00 Ageratum Gurney, P. Pauline and others " " 2% in 2.00 R. C 60 Fuchsias all the leading varieties, 2^ in 3.00 Heliotrope, all dark, 2% in- 3.00 Sweet Alyssutn 2% in 2.00 Lobelia, 2% in * 00 Alternunthera, rooted cuitings 30 German Ivy, all rooted cuttings 50 English Ivy, extra fine rooted cutting 1.50 The \V\>rld and all of Colcus R. C $ .60 per 100; $5.00 per 1,000. Cash must accompany the order. J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N.Y. P AN Si ES Over one million plants ready from our Fam- ous Strain. None better. 81.50 per 500, $2.50 per 1000. Daisies (Bebis) fine plants, S2 no per 1000. Forget-me-not, Hardy blue, S3.00 per HiOO. Geraniums out of 2 1-2 inch pots, best va- rieties, $1 50 per 100. 50.000 ready now, J\C. SCHMIDT CO., - BRISTOL, PA. Daisies, Daisies and Daisies W» are headquarters for M \ lt«;t UN- ITES. We have 7 varieties and make it our specialty. Stnek of 4 varieties is offered for sale and with a guarantee that it is en- tirely free from leaf miner or other insect posts. Prlees on applieation. Flowers in gnv nnnntltv October 1st tn July 1st. FLETCHER of AUBIIRNDAI.E. Stall 1. Boston Flower Market, Park St. aCLAiVTEN SEEDLINGS ONCE TRANSPLANTED. Giant Strain; none better; including Sal- monium, New fringed, Roccoco and Papllio In five separate Colors. $2.50 per 100, $22.00 per 1000 C. YUNTKKICII, D: fiance. Ohio. imiiimmiiijiii mu ilium inn m iiiiimimimiiiiiiniiimiiiimiiHi All our grafted Roses are from flowering wood grafted on Dickson's Irish disl udded Manetti stocks, and are now in exceptionally fine shape. \ Ktllarney, $15 per 100; $150 per 1,000. Bride, Bridesmaid, Kaiserin, $12 per = E 100; $120 per 1,000 To prevent disappointment Order nOW as stock is limited. S S Own Root Richmond Roses, $12 per 100. Killarney, $10 per 100. American = E Beauty, own root from 21,' inch pots, $6 per 100: $50 per 1,000. E Palms, Ferns And Decorative Plants k Fine Lot of AZALEAS In Great Variety A Large Assortment of Ferns for Jardinieres Also, Araucarias, Rubbers, Pandanns. Aralias Dracaenas, Aspidistras, Marantas, Croions etc., etc. WHOLESALE PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION A. LEUTHY & CO. Importers and I xpirters Growers and Dealers PERKINS STREET NURSERIES Roslinclale. Boston, Mass. It is never too ear.y nor too late to order the Scott Fern Best Commercial Introduction for many years JOHN SCOTT Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York. NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII. $10 PER 100 SCOTTII, 5 " " BOS ION, 3 " " HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, Florists, Whitman, Mass GODFREY ASCHMANN IOI2 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA « *C> ♦ Importers of Araucaria exeelsa, glauca, eompacta, and robusta PALHS and AZALEAS Write for prices I Grafted Roses I ROBERT SCOTT & SON, SHARON HILL, DEL CO., PA. JTiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii;i:iiiiiiiiiM>iiiiiiiii'»iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiini!iiiiiiiiiiiiiininii7i COLD MEDAL STRAIN BEGONIAS Tuberous Rooted Single White Yellow . . . . Nankeen Pink Most' Red Hark Red. " Salmon . . . " Orange . -Mixed Double vv hite Yellow Orange . . . Rose " Dark Rose Dark Red . " Red Salmon . . . Mixed oz. Pel .35 $! .35 35 .35 .35 ::.-, .35 35 .35 .30 .65 .65 .65 .i!5 .65 .65 .65 1;.-, 511 r 100 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2 2". 2.25 2.25 2.25 -Ml, .".NIP r r 5.00 5.00 5.011 5.1 HI 5.00 4.00 STUMPP& WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St., New York Consult Buyers' Directory and List of New Offers on Pages 172, 173 and 174. Orchids Largest Importers t JZ-rporters, Gfttteers and Hybridists in the J for Id Sander, St. Albans, England ORCHIDS Arrived in superb condition — Cattleya Trianae. Cattleya Gijjas 5anderiana, Oncidium Fuscatum, Oncidium Kramerianum and Bur. lingtonia fra grans. Lager & Hurrell, &a".d Summit, N.J. ORCHIDS, PALMS FOLIAGE PLANTS Bay and Box Trees JULIUS ROEHRS CO. iTi Exotic Nurseries KlTHHEFORD. N. J \z-m*i**^*^-**-> « Piersoni Elegantissima j See onr advertisement in Issue of Dec. 9— Page 623. * 0"»-C»0«-0«">-» oo*oo» 6L» PtRCASE OF TWELVL BOXES. 'NICOTINE MFG.CO. ST. LOUIS. MO) ARTHUR GOWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadow vale Farm BEJRXvirV, PI. Y. HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER. IOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog BULBS tTOE and PLANTS Ralph M. Ward & Co. 2 West Broadwav, New York. THOMSONS' MANURE For Vine and Chrysanthemum Seeds. Bulbs, Fertilizers and Horticultural Sundries. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS. 20I Fulton Street, - - New York Telephone, 3427 Cortlaudt. SPIRAEA We have a email surplus of Spiraea in excellent condit on, Taponica $4.00 per 100 35.00 per 1000 Multiflora 4.00 per 100 37.50 per 1000 Floribimda 4.25 per 100 41 1.00 per icoc W. W. RAWSON & CO., Seedsmen 12 & 13 Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston, Mass, ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS At $5.00 per 1000 Seeds. Reduced price on large quantities. Our wholesale price-list for Florists and Market-Gardeners is now ready for mailing, and will be sent free on application. It contains a full assortment of the choicest seeds of the highest grade. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS CYCAS RIVOLUTA STEMS J. ML Thorburn & Co, 36 Cortlandt St., New York i Vegetable land Flower SEEDS1 Reliable and Tested. Catalogue Mailed Free WKKItKR & DON Seed 1,4 CHAMBERS STREET F rierchants NEW YORK fUv%v**vvi Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. GLADIOLI Forcing Varieties FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT JAPAN LILIES SEEDS FOR FLORISTS Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Seeds and Agricultural Hardware 47-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS. THOS. J. GREY & CO. HIGH GRADE FORCING BULBS Agricultural Implements SEEDS 32 SO. HARKET ST., BOSTON Seeds. Bulbs and Fertilizers BURNhTT BROS. 101 West Street Opposite Central R. Rd. Ferry, Liberty and West Streets NEW YORK QUALITY f&?S ■ BEND JTOB CATALOGUE. ARTHUR t.' BODDINQTON 34S Wnt 14th 8fc, New York. Our Carnation Bands Will save you many a dollar because they make split flowers salable. We offer two sizes below: Brand G. for the general varieties of carnations; Brand Q. C. for the larger flowering fan- cy sorts. Please state which you desire in ordering. 0. Brand 10,000, $1.00 7,000,75c 4,500, sec 2,000, 25c i,ooO, :5c The above postpaid to any address in the United States upon receipt of price. Q. C. Brand Ounce $ .25 Quarter lb. .$ .85 Halt lb 1.60 One lb 3.00 Add at the rate of 16c per lb. for postage for Q. C. Brass Bands. New Crop Flower Seeds Now Read y for Delivery Asparagus, Plumosus Nanus, green house grown seed, strictly "esh, per 100 seeds, 60c ; per 1000 seeds, $5.00 Tr. Pkt. Oz. Alvssum, Little Gem. . ..$0.10 $0.35 Aster, Quee of Market, dark and light blue, pink, scarlet, white *nd mixed each 20 .60 Muon Flower 15 -5<> Salvia Splendens 25 *»»5 Verbena. Mammoth Fancy Straio, blue, pink, scarlet, striped, white and mixed, ea. .30 1.50 Send for Wholesale Catalogue, and "Handy Order Sheet" now ready. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. Flower Seed Specialists 1018 Market St. Philadelphia. Pa. Sweet Pea Christmas Pink and White Pure White $ .25 $2.00 .25 2.00 George C. Watson SEEDSMAN 1614 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia J3P* Other varieties of Sweet Peas at usual market prices. MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA, ALASKA, BOHEMIA MUSHROOM =SPAWN = L4 fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE TOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO. 9) I CHEMICAL BLDG. HELLER'S M I C E__ PROOF SEED CASES. SEND FOR CIRCULARS Heller&Co. MJNTCLAIR, N.J. HORIGUM KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, SOLD BY SEED DEALERS OF AMERICA Mud. by Ftahklll -on - Had fton . N. Y. February 10, 1906 HORTICULTURE 159 Ferns for Every Day Use Onychium japonicum. Doodia is a small genus closely related to Blechnum, having their fruit dots the same in one or more stripes on each side half way between the mid rib and the edge of the leaflets. They are very hardy, good decora- tive plants, requiring no heat, and very accommodat- ing in regard to the place where they are grown. They are all of relatively dwarf habit, the foliage growing in a crown and resembling a many leaved little blech- num before they begin to branch out. In some of them the young fronds are of a beautiful rose turning from copper to very dark-green color, and of a very heavy texture. They like a very porous soil and good drain- age and are easily propagated from spores which grow all over the greenhouse and under the benches. They can also be divided. D. aspera, from Australia, is one of the most com- mon. The simply pinnate dentated fronds about ten inches long are of a strong texture. The young fronds are of a very apparent red color. There are some crested forms from it in cultivation. D. Blechnoides from Australia is one of the biggest growing species, resembling much D. aspera, but frond much longer and erect and does not branch out so readily. D. caudata. from Australia and New Zealand, is a smaller, easy-growing species of softer texture, very common in greenhouses. The large leaflet is long. D. dives, from Java, requires more heat. The fronds are larger and longer than in the others. D. media var. lunulata, from New Zealand, is one of the nicest, of drooping habit. The leaflets are large, blunt at the top and eared at the base, set apart at the lower part of the frond and near together at the top. Doodia aspera. The fertile fronds have the leaflets more narrow and longer; there are a few different forms grown. Onychium is another small genus. There are only two species known in cultivation. They have their fruit dots like Pteris at the edges of the little leaflets. The edges are reflexed over the spore masses as indusi- ums. They like to be grown in loose soil and are easily propagated from spores and division. Their fine foliage is a good substitute for adiantum, is of heavier texture and keeps much longer. 0. Japonicum. the most common, is a native of Japan and Himalaya. It is cold house fern, very finely cut and of good durability. 0. auratum, from Himalaya, resembles much the preceding, but grows on single crown. The fertile leaf- lets are a little rolled up and of yellow color under- neath. It does not like too much moisture, especially when young. ^^ ^C/^-^^**, Tuberous Rooted Begonias (See Colored Supplement) The tuberous-rooted begonia is a very valuable flow- ering plant for the embellishment of the garden in summer time. Probably none other remains in flower for so long a time while giving such a brilliant dis- play. It thrives far better when the summer is show- ery or even wet than if the weather during that time is hot and dry. Should the latter be the case the plants do not grow so freely, neither do they produce such 160 HORTI CULTU RE February 10, 1906 fine blooms as when the soil keeps moist and the at- mosphere cool. Neither does their flowering season last so long. There are now some very beautiful varieties on the market, and they are being added to annually. There are singles, doubles, crested, fringed, picotee-edged and even other sorts ; some of the newest of the double ones are as perfect in contour and as delicate in coloring as the loveliest tea rose, the most elegant camelia, or the purest nymphsea. The hybridist has achieved wonders among these flowers. Not only has he added grace and elegance and greater variety of coloring to the blooms, but he has made the plants more floriferous, the flower stalks larger and stronger, and the blossoms to be borne erect. The latter is an important point ; the flowers of the older sorts hung their heads on weak stems and so half their beauty was lost. The varieties shown in the accompanying colored supplement are Mrs. Moger (salmon) ; Countess of Warwick (yellow and orange) ; and the Eight Hon. J. Chamberlain (crimson). They were raised and sent out by Messrs. Blackmore and Langdon, Twerton Hill Nursery, Bath, where, as in the nurseries of other firms in this country, one may see in summer time a brilliant carpet of these showy flowers covering a large area of ground. An English begonia farm, when in the height of its beauty, rivals even the famous bulb fields in Holland. Even from seed sown in January you can get good flowering plants the first year; in fact it is the plants less than one year old that make such a gorgeous display in the nurseries. They are raised from seed sown in January, and are eventually planted out in early summer. Any rogues there may be among them are weeded out during the summer months, and finally when the frosts have put an end to their flowering period, which may be said to extend from July to October, the bulbs arc1 harvested, ready for sale the following spring. The tuberous begonia as we know it today, repre- sented by varieties that range through innumerable and indefinable shades of color, owes its origin to the inter-crossing at different times of no less than five species: (1) Begonia boliviensis, with small, droop- ing, bright red flowers, which was introduced in 186-4 from Bolivia; (2) Begonia Pearcei, also found in Bo- livia and sent to England in 1865; it was from this species that the yellow flowered forms were first ob- tained; (3) Begonia rosseflora, introduced in 1867 from Peru, which has round, pale red flowers; (4) Begonia Veitchi, also found in Peru and introduced in 1867; the roundish flowers of present day varieties owe a good deal to this species; (5) Begonia Davisii, of dwarf habit and with scarlet blooms, found in Peru and sent over here in 1876. All these species were found by collectors sent out by Messrs. Veitch and Sons, Ltd., by whom they were put into commerce. The first white variety was raised by continual selection from the palest forms of Begonia rosseflora. British Horticulture A NEW TOMATO The Eev. G. T. Laycock, a horticultural enthusiast, of Tenwick, Hants, has brought out a new tomato, named after himself. Last season it was grown by two other farmers besides himself, including one at (ium- sey. The latter out of 200 seeds raised 194 plants which were tried in pots. These were found excellent croppers. The fruit is of perfect shape, also of a good color when ripe. This grower had 3000 plants ready to plant out in the second week in January. Further experiments are to be made with the variety. Amongst those who have secured seed is Byron D. Halstead, pro- fessor of botany and horticulture at the New Jersey State Agricultural College, who had received a good opinion as to the tomato from Prof. W. W. Tracy of the United States Department of Agriculture. The variety is likely to become popular for market purposes. THE CULT OF THE SWEET PEA • The National Sweet Pea Society have just published a very attractive annual, full of useful information and appropriate illustrations. Amongst the latter is an ex- cellent picture of Messrs. W. Atlee Burpee & Co.'s sweet peas at the Lewis and Clarke Exposition, Portland, Oregon. In another reproduced photograph Mr. Burpee is seen amongst a wide expanse of sweet peas, chatting with the late veteran raiser, Mr. Henry Eekford. A third picture, taken when Mr. Burpee visited Europe last summer, shows the American expert in a sweet pea garden with Mr. Alfred Watkins, the president of the society, and Mr. Robert Sydenham, of Birmingham, one of the vice-presidents. The audit of the last show, published in the book, indicates the increasing popular- ity of sweet peas in this country. The total varieties shown were 119. It is announced that the society will hold a show in London on July 5th, and one at Ulvers- ton, in Lancashire, on July 20th. Among the prizes is a 50 guinea cup, offered by Mr. Henry Eekford, of Wem, as a memorial to his late revered father. THE WINTER FLOWEIilXG CARNATION SHOW I learn from Mr. Hayward Mathias, the prime mover in the matter, that satisfactory progress is being made with the arrangements for holding the first show of winter-flowering carnations at the Royal Horticultural Hall, on Feb. 13th. The National Carnation and Picotee Society were asked to organize a show of this character, but they were unable to take the additional responsibility. It is also intended to hold a meeting, at which a proposal will be made for forming a winter- flowering carnation society. "I think it very essential that we should have a society of this kind," Mr. Mathias informed me, "seeing how increasingly popular the American varieties are becoming in this country." One of the matters which it is necessary should lie taken up by the society, when formed, is the registration of the new varieties to prevent over-lapping. Mr. Mathias favors the adoption of the plan which has been in vogue with the American Carnation Society to secure a proper registration as each new sort is brought out. There have been cases where an American variety has been brought over and sold in this country under a new title, and this has caused confusion and annoyance in trade circles. fJ-zVxsLc ff • /iVcm-*^ 9 >?fj, ftdi*&. 1.' mil mi. Eng. February 10. 1906 HORTICULTURE lf.l Exhibition Groups Any attempt to advise on "The art which doth mend Nature" must necessarily be on broad lines, leaving nice points of detail to the inspiration of the moment, according as individual taste may direct; the plea now- made is for more adequate forethought and prepara- tion with regard to a fixed plan or central idea, around which the material to hand may be most artistically fitted to the best advantage. Too little pains are often taken to provide an effec- tive exhibition. Viewed as a whole, there is not seldom an incongruity of separate exhibits, coupled with over- crowding of really good material which defeats the whole purpose in view. Much might be done in this matter by the executive as well as the more effective distribution of specimens for the decoration of the building, but for an ideal place there is no better set- ting than a large conservatory with its hanging creep- ers, tree ferns, palms, etc., minus, of course, gaudy banners and artificial trimmings. There is much to be said for a trade group in a corner or side position in preference to a central place ; less material is re- quired and the whole may be viewed at a glance with greater effect. A good space area being secured, not only the general effect, but the object may be attained of bringing out in bold relief all rare or striking sub- jects either by massing together, or by individual ele- vation or isolation. As a general rule the massing of stiff looking flowering plants is to be commended, giv- ing as it does if they are kept low a suggestion of solid worth and thus securing attention; by these means, combined with a more natural arrangement of foliage plants, the two ideas of solidity and grace may be har- moniously attained; an exception to massing, however, should be made with orchids, as they are best suited to an irregular setting amid greenhouse plants and ferns. An open, light arrangement should bo aimed at, pair- ing and stiffness being broken up as much as possible. At the same time, with the massed groups, a certain conformity to the original outline of the main group, be it either star, oval or irregular, should be adhered to; this repetition in outline of the larger whole, in miniature, may be carried out with fine effect; this uniformity of purpose may be lightly veiled by the in- troduction of a graceful plant into the centre of each group, also of smaller dot plants, standing well up above the rest of the mass of blooms, filling in the in- tervening spaces between each group with a suitable foil of foliage, adapted to each separate group of colors. A fine centre specimen plant is a necessity in a large hall and medium specimens of a more airy character as isolated corner plants may be used, but always any- thing in the way of banking up with foliage plants should be avoided except in the way of filling to hide stools, pots, etc. The main outline should be irregular with jutting points and scalloped curves, and on the outside tiny groups of anything choice, the whole being neatly edged with fresh mountain moss. Much might be said of color blending, but as a general rule violent contrasts should be avoided; let graduation between extremes be the rule, adapting also the foliage plants to the flowering with this end in view. Cards should he small and neatly, yet plainly writ- ten and attached to thin, green-painted sticks ; every- thing required should be carefully thought out before- hand and noted on paper; nothing must be left to chance. If a suitable place can be found the whole group may be set up beforehand and packed in vans in the order required ; nothing leads to confusion when time is limited like waiting for a needful item or look- ing for it among the general disorder. These are a few hints and general rules which make for success; promptness, forethought, order and a plan will carry a man far, but if one lacks the fine insight for shape, tone and adaptation, then opportunities for creating and linking together nice points of detail, may be missed. It is said the true artist is born, not made, but if the love of beauty is within, experiment, patient application and experience will bring one to the knowl- edge of what is natural and what is best. (£>djQ,Q\ m \>VJlAw Winter Flowering Sweet Peas Editor HORTICULTURE: A few weeks since I saw a short article on Sweet Peas in Winter by William Sim (from HORTICULTURE) given in the Journal of Horticulture, of London. As I was ex- periencing the difficulty mentioned of getting the ordinary summer varieties to bloom now, I am writing to you to see if Mr. Sim will give a little more information, and say what are the varieties that will bloom during autumn and winter, about what heat he recommends for them, and any other particulars he may think necessary to grow them well. Should he be willing to contribute a further article on the subject, it will be appreciated. I am, dear sir, Yours truly, D. ARKELL. Sussex, England. Editor Horticulture: In answer to your inquiry of the 22nd with enclosed letter, the following notes may be of some benefit to your correspondent. The varieties I have grown for autumn and winter flowering are as follows: Burpee's Earliest of All, Burpee's Sunbeams, Mont Blanc, Christ- mas White, Christmas Pink, Christmas Bed and Flor- ence Denzer. Mr. Zvolanek of Bound Brook, N. J., who is a sweet pea specialist in winter blooming varieties, sent me some new varieties on trial. These include a great va- nejv of colors, the best noted being the color of Cath- erine Tracy, and some fine purples. Burpee is now sending out Earliest White, habit being similar to Ear- liest of All. This will undoubtedly be a fine addition. It will be seen in a short time the winter blooming varieties will be as varied in their color as the sum- mer-flowering varieties, and the quality of blooms will simply outclass the present summer-flowering varie- ties. Perhaps it may not be out of place to state that my peas are now in full crop, Earliest of All and Christmas now standing 10 feet high with blooms from base to top. Mont Blanc now stands 12 feet high, and is a mass of bloom. This variety looks as if an addi- tional four feet of vine will be added before this crop is finished, which will be about May 1st. With vines twelve to sixteen feet in height it will be seen that high and light houses are best adapted to the sweet peas in winter" The rows are five feet apart. A night tem- perature of 50 degrees with a rise of 10 to 15 degrees through the day in bright weather has been the rule. sVWsCtc&- Queen of Beauty. The $1,000 Canna This is the immense blossoms, e grandest pure rich scarlet Canna yet introduced; i thick, heavy petals, great trusses of bloom, is a rapid grower, producing many new roots. Stork is limited. Ge1 in your orders. PRICE $1.00 EACH. We grow 132 var- ieties of Cannas Including the standards. State your wants and let us quote you prices. We have 11 standard varieties at 35c. per dozen. 28 high class varieties at 50c. per dozen, charges paid. All dried bulbs. FRANK CUMMINGS BULB & PLANT CO., Meridian, Mississippi. Sheridan responded, a vote of con- dolence to the absentees to which no- body responded. Mr. Hilton spoke for the cemetery florists and Mr. Donohoe for the retailers, regretting that so few of them were in evidence on this glorious night. A. L. Miller followed on the same subject and then with a round of cheers for the toast-master the pleasant evening came to a close. Between the speeches a clever vaude- ville delegation entertained with song and story, with choral effect by the audience. The talents of the members were well-represented by the Rickard Brothers and J. B. Nugent whose vocal abilities were received with apprecia- tive aplause. NEW JERSEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. A large number of friends gathered to help celebrate the twelfth installa- tion dinner of the New Jersey Flori- cultural Society at their rooms on February 2. The gathering was in- formal and the speeches brief and witty. Among the speakers were Arthur Herrington, Chas. H. Totty and J. Austin Shaw. The Morris County delegation was large; the fun fast and furious particularly toward the close of the evening; the refreshments harmless, and the musical program much enjoyed. A large floral display filled the benches, with Peter Duff's Euphorbia jacquiniaefiora with its bending sprays adorning the central position: an entire table of orchids and Lorraine begonia sent by William Barr and grown by A. W. Bodwell; carnations Victory from Guttman & Weber; Winsor the recent prize win- ner at Boston, Helen M. Gould and White Enchantress from F. R. Pierson Co.; and orchid blooms from Lager and Hurrell and Thomas Jones. A Laelia anceps Stella grown by A. W. Bodwell received 95 points. Some New York State apples were displayed by J. B. Davis, who has recently been at the growers' convention at Rochester, showing how things were done there. The judges for the evening were C. H. Totty, Arthur Herrington and Robt. M. Schultz. JOS. B. DAVIS, Sec'y. TARRYTOWN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The regular monthly meeting of this society was held in the Vanderbilt building on Tuesday evening, Jan. 30, President Joseph Mooney in the chair. A fine exhibit was made and the prize, a clock given by Mr. Joseph Bradley of Dobbs Ferry for the best 12 sprays of mignonette, was won by John Feather- stone, Greystone, Yonkers. Joseph Bradley received honorable mention for a fine vase of Her Majesty migno- nette. The event of the evening was an es- say on "Mignonette" by Mr. Bradley. This was followed by an interesting discussion on the queries in the Ques- tion-Box. The annual fall exhibition will be held in Music Hall, Tarrytown, on Oct. 30, 31 and Nov. 1. JAMES BALLANTYNE, Cor. Secy. February 10. 1906 HORTICULTURE L6o 5 0 0, 0 0 0 COLEUS Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder and fancy named varieties. Can deliver at once or will book orders lor March and April delivery Rooted Cuttings, 60c. per 100, $5.00per lOOO Cash. H. N. EATON, South Sudbury, Mass. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. A delegation of club members will attend the annual banquet of the North Shore Horticultural Society on Thurs- day, Feb. 15. Members are invited to take 10.45 a. m. train at North Union DREER'5 RELIABLE HJWB Y PERENNIAL SEEDS We have the best and most complete list of these in the country, many of them sowed at our own nurseries and of be1 ter quality and highei germination than impoi ted stocks. We give be- low a short list of g>od things. For com plete list see our Catalogue, free on application. Per r Packet AlvPsum Saxatile luteum new . IO Aquilegia coerulea hybnda 15 " flabellata nana alba 20 " Haylodgiensis delicatissima (new) 14 Astilbe Davidii (new) 34 Campanula Persieifolia grandiflora 3° " " " Moerheimi (new) 14 Chrysanthemum, "Shasta Daisy per 1,000 seeds 5o Coreopsis lanceolata grand. flora 10 ** '" "Golden Fleece" new) T7 Delphinium Formosum 15 Coelestiiuim 30 Gold Medal Hybrids 50 Digitalis gloxiniaeflora, mixed . 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SO- The meeting nights of the Newport Horticultural Society have been changed from the first and third Wed- nesdays to the second and fourth Tues- days. But one exhibition will be given this year and it is expected that this one will, in point of attractiveness, equal any two heretofore held. This exhibition will be in the Casino some time in August. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. The annual report and bulletin of this society has been issued from the office of Secretary W. J. Stewart. It contains much that will prove of in- terest and value to the rose grower and dealer, every one of whom should identify himself with the organization and thus become entitled to receive a copy of this book. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTI- CULTURISTS. The annual meeting of the executive board will be held in Dayton. Ohio, on Monday, March 5, 1906. 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Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON. D. C. FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET Sl« LUUlb> i'lU. Established 1873 Long Distance Phone Bell Lindell 676 SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 1017 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO. Both 'Phones 2670 Main Consult Buyers' Directory and List of New Offers on Pages 172, 173 and 174. FLORISTS' CLUB OF PHILADEL- PHIA. At the regular meeting of this or- ganization, on Tuesday, Feb. 6, there was a large attendance, and many ex- cellent exhibits were staged. Carna- tions were shown in grand shape by Gut (man & Weber, F. R. Pierson Co, J. E. Haines, E. A. Stroud, H. Weber & Sons. Cottage Gardens. W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Peter Fisher and others. Papers on the results of the recent carnation meeting at Boston were read by A. M. Herr and E. A. Stroud. It was arranged to have a ladies' night in latter part of this month. At the meeting March 6, Mr. Huebner will talk on railroad gardening, and there will be an exhibition of roses. LENOX HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. The regular meeting of this society was held Feb. 3, President Carlquist presiding. The society has arranged to hold its annual dinner Feb. 17. March 3 has been set apart for Car- nation Night, and March 17 for Rose Night. It was decided that three shows be held this year, namely, Rose and Strawberry Show, June 26; An- nual and Perennial Show, Aug. 15; Chrysanthemum Show, Oct. 24-25. Schedules for the first two and pre- liminary schedules for Oct. 24 and "5 will be printed, and anyone interested can receive same on application to the secretary. GEORGE FOULSHAM, Secretary. DtTROIT John Breitmeyer's Sons^-^- Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs High CradeCut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. A. Glide & Bro. TLOBISTS 1214 F ST., WASHINGTON, P. C. I BOSTON FLORIST LETTER C0.I I Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS I CLUBS AND SOCIETY NOTES. The annual banquet of the North Shore Horticultural Society will be held at Town Hall, Manchester, Mass., on Thursday, February 15, at six o'clock. At the meeting of the society on Feb. 2. President James MaeGregor was presented with a handsome oak roll-top desk and chair. The next meeting of the Horticultur- al Society of New York, will be held on Wednesday, the 14th inst, at 8 o'clock p. m.. in the rooms of the American Institute, 19-21 W. 44th street. It will be Carnation Night. Robert Craig of Philadelphia, will speak on "Carnations Past and Pres- ent," and the following prizes are of- fered for cut blooms: Fifty white. 50 pink, 50 red, 50 crimson, 50 variegated. First prize, $6.00; second, $4.00. The Montreal Florists' and Garden- ers' Club held their annual dinner at the Lakeside Hotel, Lachine. About 50 sat down to a very enjoyable repast after which a very pleasant' evening was spent, with the usual toasts, speeches and songs. President Dawes of the Lachine Horticultural Society made a. speech in which he thanked the members for their friendly visit and extended them a hearty welcome. Wm. Ewing responded with a long speech on Seed Trade, in reply to the toast, "The Seed Trade." This -wooden box nicely stained and varnished, 18x30x12, made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first, order of 500 letters. Block Letters, \% or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. f . MCCARTHY, Manager 66 Pearl Street. BOSTON, MASS. REED ®. KELLER 122 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and arc- dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. Always enterprising, we are now ready with a fine line of Easter Baskets. Buy your Florist Supplies of J. STERN & CO. 1928GERMANT0WN AVE., PHILADELPHIA, PA Per postal hTbayersdorfer & co" 50-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES BEST LIUE IN THE COUNTRY 168 H ORTI CULTURE February 10, 1906 **^>**»****&**W*<**mt+»^>**t+*aJ*a^*l*l*+m*** I BEAUTIES VERY CHOICE QUALITY THE LEO NIESSEN CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1217 Arch St., - PHILADELPHIA J ■ Store Open 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture i white lilac; $2,00 per dozen i 5 j Samuel S.Pennock j Z^fye florist of PHILA. J 1612-1618 Ludlow Street. Store clo6es 8 P. M. i fr > Carnations. Beauty Bride and Bridesmaid. Lily of the Valley. Violets. Telephone 6^68 6267 Main WELCH BROS. 15 Province St. BOSTON E. H. HUNT Wholesale Cut Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE" 76 Wabash Av., CHICAGO In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture VAUGHAN&SPERRY Wholesale Co.T;*Yilssion Florists If you wish t" buy or sell, see them first 'PHOME CENTRAL 257 1 60 WABASH AVE., ' CHICAGO In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture Just Received Two Carloads WILD SMILAX Special Low Price in Quantity W. E. McRISSICK Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA y EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN f 1 CUT FLOWERS} EDWARD REID. wF«e £ • 1526 Ranstead Steet, PHILADELPHIA V h store Closet 8 P. M. • W1ETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS 51-53 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL., In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture CMS. W. McKELLAR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers A Daily Shipment From 40 to 60 Growers We can and will take care of your Cut Flower and Supply Wants to advantage E. F. W I NTERS0N CO. 4^;4C9» CATALOGUE FREE PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO Jan. 30 ST. LOUIS Jan. 29 PHILA. Feb. 7 BOSTON Feb. 8 ROSES Am. Beauty and Edgely Fan. & Sp. " Extra No. i Lower grades Bride & 'Maid— Fan. & Sp Extra., No. t and Lower gr. . Liberty, Fancy '* Ordinary Richmond, Fancy " Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy. . . ., Ordinary Chatenay, Fancy " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary M/SC£LL4W£OUS Cattleyas Cypripediums Lnv of the Valley Violets.... Tu ps Romans Hya., Paper White, Nar.. Daffodils ; Trumpets Mignonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings & Sprengeri bunches 40.00 to 25.00 to 16.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 10 7.00 to 5,00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 4 00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 1.50 to 40.00 to 1? 00 to 3.00 to • 75 to 5.00 2.50 50.00 16.00 4.00 1.50 4,00 3.00 4.00 6.00 12.00 40 00 30.00 10.00 .75 [.00 16.00 50.00 35.00 35.CO 25.00 10 00 4.00 40.00 30.00 20.00 8 00 8 oc 6.0. 3.00 4.00 6.00 400 6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 •35 3 00 2.00 125.0 25 00 25.00 5 00 8.00 5.00 8.00 4.00 2.50 4.00 .50 4.00 3.00 6 00 1. 00 [.00 15.00 50.00 50 00 50. GO 25.OO IO OO 6 00 25.00 S.00 20.00 12.00 12.00 6.00 15.00 6.00 4.00 2.03 75.OO 60.OO 35.00 15.OO 20.00 I5.OO 12.00 30.00 X-J OO 25.00 15.00 15.00 10.00 20.00 10.00 5.00 3-oa 2.00 •5° 3.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 ■75 1. 00 12.50 5.00 1.00 4.00 3.00 3 00 4.00 1 .00 1-50 15.00 50.00 75.00 40.00 20 00 12.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 : 2.00 8.00 to 75.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 2.00 to 8.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 1.00 2.00 .20 1.50 t 00 i-5o 2 00 •75 8.00 60.00 30.00 15.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 6.00 25.00 12.00 30.00 12.00 12.00 6.00 10.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 50.00 12.00 4.00 .50 2.00 2.00 2.00 1. 00 1.50 12.00 10 50.00 J.A.BUDLON Street, CHICAGO CUT FLOWERS ^Joses and Carnations A Specialty 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO WHOLESALE GROWER of PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. Wholesalers of Cut Flowers 1516 AND 1518 SANSOM 8T. February 10, 1906 HORTICULTURE 169 <>$$$#•$•••••«•••• VICTORY The most prolific of scarlets, is a faucy in the fullest sense of the word, requires only ordinary culture, wholesaled at $25.00 per 100 at Christmas. • •< mmm >$#$«<§ Cut Flower Market Re- ports. This market is practically BOSTON barren as regards Ameri- can Beauty roses and blooms of good finish are almost out of the question. Bride and Bridesmaid roses are more abundant than they were one week ago. On the other hand carnations and violets are received in unwieldy abundance and prices are downward tending. Bulbous stock is very much overstocked. Yellow nar- cissi have broken the market. Local and out-of-town shippers are loading the wholesale dealers with blooms of finest quality, the prices for which are disproportionately low. Carnations are fine as to quality, but realize low figures excepting in the case of rare novelties. The volume of business BUFFALO was largely augmented on Saturday and Mon- day in consequence of the heavy de- mand for carnations. Monday, the 29th, McKinley Day, was previously well advertised by florists and press, which helped considerable to swell ihe sales, reports stating that more sold this year than previous years. The demand for white was small, and con- sequently a good many were carried over. Roses sold well under normal supply and prices hold firm. Bulbous stock came in fast but moved fairly well, considering the amount handled. Demand was best on yellow tulips. Lily of the valley of fine quality could be seen, but sales were not brisk. Violets were quite plentiful and at times many sold below list price. Lilies were more plentiful, while peas and mignonette, quality good, sold rapidly. Sales of southern smilax and other greens improved somewhat. The thermometer dropping to zero for a few days brought some stock in frosty condition. There has been but CINCINNATI little change in the condition of the cut flower market during the past week. A scarcity of roses is to be expected at this season of the year and in this we are not disappointed. It has been a long time since first-class stock was as scarce as it is now in Cincinnati, but that which is one man's loss is an- other's gain. If the public can't get roses they take something else instead. Just now bulbous stock receives a hearty welcome; especially is this true regarding colored flowers, such as tulips and daffodils. Several large wedding orders have been booked for this month, in which Harrisii lilies will play an important part. Lily of the valley is coming in nicely and finds a ready sale. In fact, anything in the cut flower line that is fairly good is eagerly taken. Green goods are also scarce and if you get what you want it is because you have placed your order in advance. Business seems to keep DETROIT pretty lively although not as brisk as last week, but the cut flower demand holds steady. These flowers affected by the recent mild weather should certainly display their best efforts now that the glass has reached zero. Roses still continue to come under requirements. Business conditions the LOUISVILLE previous week were very satisfactory with some very cold weather. Carnations in quality are only fair; the supply is very satisfactory, with the demand good. Roses found a good demand, with the quality and supply about up to expectations. Lilies of the valley and violets find a satisfactory demand, the quality of the latter being very good. Mignonette, narcissus, hya- cinths and other bulbous stock moves up to expectations, with the supply generally good. On most lines of cut NEW YORK flower stock, on which receipts are heavy, business is exasperatingly slow, and sales in quantity are made at very low figures, in order to unload. This ap- plies with especial force to bulbous material, carnations and the lower grades of all varieties of roses. Strict- ly special American Beauty Roses are very scarce and obtainable only in small lots from even the largest grow- ers; hence, for the time being these bring record prices for this season of the year. The retail florists generally report the best winter business thus far since 1903. During the past week PHILA- t^ volume of business DELPHI A was about normal with no very decided features worthy of mention. Beauties were not plentiful but demand was a little off, and the same may be said of Liberties and Richmonds. Brides were scare i. and there was rather more than the usual demand. The quality of both these and Bridesmaids was very good. Chatenays and Golden Gates were about the only other varieties that cut much figure. Enchantress is still on top in the carnation line. All varieties of carnations are fairly plen- tiful and of good quality. Lilacs, single and double daffodils, and tulips are in evidence with active call: especially fur fancies of the last mentioned. Paper whites and Roman hyacinths are being disposed of in great quantities, but they ought to be brought in more gradually. Cypripe- diums are nearly over, and it will not be long before cattleyas will be on the scarce list. There is more lily of the valley coming in than the market will absorb; but with careful handling prices are being kept steady. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. The Millbrook-Lea Greenhouses had a severe fire on the 4th inst. It started in the boiler room. The whole plant was put out of commission. Loss cot stated at this writing, but heavy. This establishment is at Whitford, Pa., 28 miles from Philadelphia. Howard McKissick, lately associated with his brother W. E. McKissick in the wholesale cut flower business, has bought out another line of trade out in the country. H. Kreinberg takes his place with Mr. McKissick. We hear of a new begonia around Newport called "Scarlet Gem" which is said to be something very fine, and is supposed to be a dwarf form of the Erfordi type of very free blooming habit and very brilliant color, making it a grand thing for bedding. Can HORTICULTURE give us anv authentic information about it? Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Halliday of Baltimore passed through here re- cently on their way home from the honeymoon. Mr. Halliday has family relatives in Philadelphia and a pleas- ant gathering took place at The Colon- ade on the 5th inst. The reception was strictly private but Mr. Pennock heard of it and managed to surprise the guests with a bunch of flowers for the dinner table. The H. F. Michell Co. report a heavy demand for English mushroom spawn this season, and have been greatly astonished at the call for the new "pure-culture" of American manu- facture. This is in line with the ex- perience of others in the seed trade lately. BUSINESS CHANGES. Mrs. L. J. Denton has leased the greenhouses of Miss Lincoln on Park avenue, Plainfield, N. J. The Wilcox Canadian Land Co. was recently incorporated, to handle about 12,0(lii acres of land recently purchased near Winnipeg, by J. F. Wilcox of Council Bluffs. la. Capital stock, $50,000. The store opened about two months ago by Newman, at the corner of Mathewson and Westminster streets, Providence, R. I., is closed, and the business has been transferred to their Boston store. President T. W. Head delivered an instructive lecture on "Fertilizers, and How to Use Them," before the New London Co. Horticultural Society, Conn., on Jan. 5.0. 170 HORTICULTURE February 10, 1906 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 55-B7 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 A. M. to 5 P. M. In writing advertisers, mention Hortlcnltnre FORD BROTHERS 48 West 28th Street, NEW YORK A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone, 3870 or 3871 Madison Square. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN- THE WHOLESALE * FLORIST ^ OF NEW YORK Phone 1664-1665 Mad, Sq, 43 W. 28th St WE HAVE A GOOD OPENING for a grower of lily of the valley and general bulbous stock. Would like to communicate with growers of good bulbous flowers. Can handle ihem at good prices. Also asparagus plumosus. Let us hear from you. A. L. YOUNG & CO. Wholesale Florists Tel. 35., Mad. Sq. 54 W. 28th St., New York BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist SS-S7 W . 26th Street - - NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 2921-5243 fladison Square JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist ^WsSSiS^* A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprise* every variety I grown for New York market, at current prices ( TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City < Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer In Choice Cut Flowers 39 West 28th Street New York Telephone : 003 Madison Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST %/ » I C V AX. WATS GRADE OF VHLLiV.1 ON HAMS BEST BEAUTIES, METEORS, BRIDES AND BRIDESMAIDS AX.WAXS ON HAND JAMES McMANUS,7ST,e!n..0lV 50 W. 30th St., New York H. 15, FROMBNT Successor to Wm. Chormley Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: 23co. 2aoi, Madison Square Write for Current Prces FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil. F. Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Commission Dealer In Cut Flowers CONSIGNMENTS DESIRED 46 W. 29th Street, New York Tel. 3393 Madison Sq. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty and Edgeley fan and sp. " extra. No. i " Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " extra " No. i and lower giades Liberty, fanoy " ordinary. Richmond, fancy " ordinary Golden Gate, fancy " " ordinar)' ....■* Chatenay , fancy ordinary Last Half of Week ending Feb. 3 1906 50.00 to 30.00 10 25.00 to 3.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 to to to io.oj to 2.00 to 10.00 to 2.00 to 75.00 40.00 i0-00 10.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 25.00 10.00 25.00 15.00 6.00 le.OO 8 00 First Half of Week beginning Feb. 5 1906 50.00 to 30.00 to 25.00 to 3.00 to 10.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 15.00 to 3.00 to to iO.OO to 2.00 to 10.00 to 2.00 to 75.0° 40 00 30.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 6.co 25 00 10.00 50 00 15.00 6.00 15.00 8.00 Carnations Fancy Ordinary Cattleyas Cypripediums Lily of the Valley Violets Tulips Roman Hya., Paper White Nar. - Daffodils, Trumpets Hignonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum - Smilax Asparagus Plumosus. . . ■ " & Spreneeri, bunches Last Half of Week ending Feb. 3 1906 3.00 1. 00 25.00 to to 1. 00 to .95 to 2.00 to I. 00 to 2.00 to 2 OO tO ■75 to to 8 00 25.00 to 15.00 to 6.00 3.00 50.00 3.00 .60 5.00 2.00 4.00 3.00 1.25 1.50 12. OO 35.OO 25.OO First half of Week beginning Feb. 5 1906 3.00 to 5-oo 1.00 to 3.00 25.00 to to 50.00 1.00 to 3.00 ■25 to .60 2.00 to 4.00 1. 00 to 2.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 8.00 ■75 to 1-25 to 1.50 8.00 to 12.00 25.00 to 35 -co 15.00 ll> 25.00 JOHN YOUNG Wholesale FLORIST 51 West 28th St.. New YorR Telephone. 4463-44G4 Madison Sq. Best Beauties, Brides and Bridesmaids. Lily of the Valley, Orchids and Lilies. Renowned Cottage Garden Carnations. Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. Tel. J#f Madison Sq. NeW York TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quotations oii fall orders ' Tel. 798.799 Madison sq. 44 West 28th Street, New York City | FLORISTS OUT OF TOWN Taking Orders for Flowers to be Deliv- ered to Steamers or Elsewhere in New York can have them delivered in PLAIN BOXES, WITH OWN TAGS in best manner by Young & Nugent 42 W. 28th St., New York In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture February 10, 1906 HORTICULTURE 17 $1.25 per 1000 Discount on Regular Shipments Fancy Ferns Michigan Cut Flower Exchange /Wholesale Florists 30 and 40 Miami Ave., DETROIT, MICH- WM. DILGER Manager Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York city Cut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 35G Madison Square J, B. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. Bonnot Bros. Wholesale Florists NEW YORK Tel. 830 Madisun Square. 55 and 57 W. 26th Sr, Cut Flower Exchange OPEN 6.00 A.M. AN UNEQUALED OJT.ET FJR CO -SIGNED FLOWERS The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH 48 W. 30th Street, New York Tel 324-325 Madison Square JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. 53 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. ESTABLISHED 1872 JOHN J. PERKINS WHOLESALE and COMMISSIOH FLORIST 115 W. 30th St., New York Tel. No. 956 Madison Square Wanted.— A few more reliable growers of Carnations and Violets. Quick returns and highest prices. Established 1891 BUY FROM SHIP TO TRY ME ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St., New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. CARNATIONS AND ROSES Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd. Cut Flowers BOSTON'S BEST ALL VARIETIES SHIPPED TO ALL POINTS Florists' Supplies Largest Stock in New England Lowest Wholesale Rates N.F.McCarthy&Co. 84 HAWLEY ST. I Tel. Main 5973 BOSTON Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaonable Flowers WM. F. HASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $1.00 per 1000. Discounts on larger quantities. Write for prices on case lots. WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD, DAGGER AND FA.P*CY FEJie^VS NEW CROP SOUTHERN WILD SMILAK $3.50 and $7 UOIper Case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Wire Designs Cat Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes, etc, LAUREL FESTOONING, 5c. and 6c, per yard. 8 & 1 1 Province St., Boston, Mass. L. D. Telephone. Main 2618 HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.- PER IOO. "TO DEALERS ONLY. CINCINNATI Feb. 6 DETROIT Jan. 30 BUFFALO Feb. 6 504 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. ROSES Am. Beauty and Edgrly, fan and sp " extra No. 1 " Lower grades Bride and Maid, fan. and sp " " extra.. . . '• " No. 1 and Lower gr Liberty, fancy *' Ordinary Richmond, Fancy " Ordinary. Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary Chatenay, Faney .. - " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy — ....•• Ordinary niSCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Cypripediums Lily of the Valley Violets Tulips Roman Hya.: Paper White Nar . Daffodils; Trumpets Mignonette ...... . . Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings .... " & Sprengeri, bunches 40.00 25.00 1 2. 00 5.00 6 00 3.00 10.00 5.00 8.00 4.00 50.00 30.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 5.00 1 a. 00 8.co 10.00 6.00 3.00 to 3.00 ■50 3.00 2.00 3.00 1. 00 to ... to ... to to to to to to to to 4.00 I.OO 5.00 4.00 4.00 12.50 40.00 1.50 15 00 50.00 35.00 to 60.00 to to 8.00 to 12.00 300 1.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 12.50 25.00 25.00 15.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 10 00 6.00 4.00 2. OO 50.00 25.00 4.00 1.50 3.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 15.00 60 00 50.00 50.00 30.00 15.00 8.00 12.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 4.00 to 60.00 to 50.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to 15.00 to 12.00 8.00 15.00 1 1 J . . " ) to to . to . 10.00 4.00 13 OO 8.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 .50 2.00 •50 1 25 12.00 40.00 25. CO 5.00 3.00 4.00 1.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1.00 l 5° 15.00 PITTSBURG Feb. 6 50.00 30.00 15.00 5.00 10.00 60.00 40.00 20.00 8.00 12.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 10.00 to 15.00 to 6.00 12.00 to 20.00 6.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 10.00 to 12.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 5.00 1.50 to to LO 2.00 1.00 to 3-co •5° to 1.00 1.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3-oo 1.50 to 3-oo 2 OO to to 4.00 ■75 1.25 12.50 40.00 1.50 15.00 50.00 50.00I 25. 00 to 50.00 Geo. A. Sutherland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists* Supplies and Letters 34- HAWLEY SRTEET - BOSTON E. A. BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer In SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX and Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplies. New crop now ready In limited quantities EVERGREEN, ALA. DecoratiDg Evergreens, etc., at Wholesale Wild Smilax, Palmetto and Cycas (fresh cut), Palm Leaves, Galax, L*u- cothoe, Ferns and Mosses, Leaf Mold, Orchid and Azalea Peats. Everything in Season. THE KERVAN COMPANY 20 West 27th St., New York. 172 horticulture: February 10, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Allen Wm. Stuart C0.171 Aschmann Godfrey- ^56 Bambrick, Thos. H.. -174 Barrows H.H. & Son. 156 Bayersdorfer H & Co 167 Beaven,E. A 171 BergerH. H. & Co. 165 Black, Chas 166 Blackistone Z. D 167 Bobbink & Atkins . --154 Boddington A.T. 156-158 Bonnot Bros 171 Boston Florist Letter Co 167 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 174 Breck Joseph & Sons 158 Breitmeyer's J. Sons 167 Budlong J. A... 168 Burnett Bros. ...158 Burnham Hitchings Pierson Co 176 Burpee W. A. & C0.158 Butler E. A. & Son... 165 Chicago House Wreck- ing Co - - - 175 Chicago Carnation Co - • • 164 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co t 58 Cooke G. H 1C7 Cottage Gardens Co 154-166 Cowee A 1 58 Cummings, Prank Buib& Plant Co... 164 Davis A. B. & Son. . .155 Dilger Wm /71 Dreer H A 165-175 Eaton H. N 165 Elliott Wm. &Son 158 Esler J. G 175 Ernest W, H. 175 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 158 Felthousen J. E 156 Femich J S.... 171 Fletcher F. W 156 Foley Mfg. Co 174 Ford Bros 170 Forest Nursery & Seed Co. 166 Froment H. E., 170 Gardner, Jno. G 166 Grey T.J. & Co 158 Gude A. & Bro 167 Gurney Heater Mfg. C° 175 Guttman Alex. J. . . . . 170 Guttman & Weber.. .169 Hail Asso 175 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Wort, s.. 158 Heller&Co... 158 Herbert David& Sons 165 Hews A. H. & Co... .175 Holly Castle Co 176 Horan B.C. 170 HuntE.H 168 Kasting W. F 171 Kervan Co., The ....171 Kessler, P F 170 King Cons. Co 175 Klokner A. 175 Kramer F. H. 165-166-167 Kroeschel! Bros. 175 Lager & Hurrell. 156 Lang Julius 171 Langjahr, Alfred H...171 Leuthy A. & Co 156 Lock, J. H 155 McCarthy N. I Co. 171 Page McConnell Alex.. -■ 167 McKellar Charles W.168 McKissick, W. E. ...168 McManus J as. 170 Michell H. F. Co ..158 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 171 Montgomery Nurser- Millang Charles 171 Miilang Frank -170 Moltz A 170 Moninger J. C 175 Mt. Hissarlik Nursei- ies 166 Murdoch J. B.& Co.. 171 Murray Samuel.. 167 Nicotine Mfg. Co 138 Niessen Leo. Co... .168 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertisements under this head. 10 cents a line. , Regular advertisers In this Issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will indicate the respective pages. «T> ACCOUNTANT. Robert J. Dysart. 28 State St., Boston. Pennock SamuelS. 166-168 Per ection Chemica Co 16; Perkins John J ., 171 Phila. Cut Flower C0.168 Pierce Nursery 165 Pierson F R. Co. 154-156 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 171 PyeE.H 155 Rawscn.W. W. &C0.158 Raynor John I ...... 170 Reed & Keller 167 Reid Edw ..168 Reinberg Peter 168 Robinson H. M. & Co 171 Roehrs Julius Co. •• 156 Rose Hill Nurseries. . 155 Saltford, Geo 170 Sander & Son 156 Schillo Lumber Co. .. 176 Schmidt J. C. Co 156 Scollay John A 175 Scott John 156 Scott. Kobt. & Sons. .156 Sheridan W. F.. 170 Sievers J. H. & Co. ..154 Situations & Wants. .174 Skidelskv S. S 174 Stern J. & Co 167 Steams A. T. Lumber Co. 175 Stevens H A. Co.... 155 Stoothoff, H. A. Co.. 174 Stumpp & Walter Co 156 Sutherland Geo. A. Co IT' Thompson J. D Co. .155 Thorbum J.M. &C0.158 Thornton Bros. 166 Totty, Chas. H .155 Traendly & Schenck.170 Troy, J. H 166 Vaughan and Sperry.168 Walsh M. H 165 Warburlon C i<;s Ward Ralph M. Co...r58 Watson G. C 158-174 Weathered Co 176 Weber ¥. C. 107 Weber H. & Sons.... 155 Weeber & Don 158 Welch Bros ic8 Wietor Bros. 168 Wintench C. 156 Winterson E. F 168 Yokohama Nurseries ..I55"i65 Young A. L 170 Young John 170 Young S; Nugent ...170 Young Thos. Jr 167 AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons. 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS P. NANUS. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS— Continued. The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hud- son, N. Y. Carnations, Winsor, White Enchantress, Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers. A. B. Davis & Son, Inc., Purcellville, Va. Carnations, Red Sport. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS. The E. G Hill Co., Richmond. Ind. Is your name in the above list? If not, why not? ASPARAGUS ROOTS. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. BEGONIAS. Stuuipp & Walter Co., New York. Gold Medal Strain Begonias. For page see List of Advertisers. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS. R. M. Ward & Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Chrysanthemum cuttings! Monrovia, Glory" of Pacific. Polly Rose, Robinson, Philadelphia, White Bonnaffon, Fitzwy- gram, G. S. Kalb, Robt. Halliday, John Sbrimpton, May Bonnaffon, Col. Appleton, Niveus, Bride, White Ivory, Culliugfordll, Arline, Maud Dean, Mutual Friend, W. Lincoln, Jerome Jones, J. G. Jones, Tim- othy Eaton and Mme. Perrin at $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. Opah, Princess, E. Bonnefoud, Alliance, Fred Lemon, Mrs. Brice, La Tusion, Mere- tham Yellow, Mildred Ware. Wm. Duck- ham, Amorita, Dr. Enguehard, Mrs. T. W. Pockett, Nellie Pockett. Ben Wells, F. S Vallis, Mrs. Thirkell at $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. „ „ _ , W F. Kasting, 383 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo'. page see List of Advertlstrs. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. C. Wlnterlch, Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. . Gladioli for Forcing. For page see List of Advertisers. VV. W. Rawson & Co., 12 & 13 F. H. Square, Boston. Arlington Tested Seeds for Florists. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., New York. Lilv Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. II. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. DAISIES. The F. W. Fletcher Co., Auburndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. Dahlia Roots. For page see List of Advertisers. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. Chas. Black, Hlghtstown, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers CARNATIONS. John H. Sievers & Co., 1251 Chestnut St San Francisco, Cal. Hannah Hobart. For page see List of Advertisers. T. D Thompson Carnation Co.. Joilet, III. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Stevens Co., Dedham, Mass. Rooted Cuttings Variegated Lawson For page see List of Advertisers. Guttmau & Weber, 43 W. 28th St Carnation Victory ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR. Holly-Castle Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ~~ FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Sons, Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepis Barrowsll. For page see List of Advertisers. ]r\ R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudsou. N. Y. Nephrolepis Plersoni Elegantlsslma. For page see List of Advertisers. FERTILIZERS. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., New York. Thompson's Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CT W. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. John E. Haines, My Maryland. For page see List of Advertisers. *> E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. My Maryland and Jessica. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., .Toilet, 111. Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Warburton. Fall River, Mass. Rooted cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ~H "Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., Decorative Evergreens. N. Y For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy-* Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J Stern & Co., 1928 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Carnation Robert Craig. For page see List of Advertisers. "F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. Rooted Cuttings. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. G. A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. February 10, 1906 HORTICULTURE 173 FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McCounell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 432B-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page Bee List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, New York. For^page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. lho». Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., Newlork For page see List of Ad vertlsers. George H. Cooke, Washington, 1>. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Oude & Bro., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Z. D. Blacklstone, 14th and H Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FOLDING BOXES. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. tor page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS. J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. GLADIOLI. E. E. Stewart, Rives Junct., Mich. Colors, mixture and named All sizes. Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS. G. C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow St., Philadel- phia. For page see List of Advertisers. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Burnham Hltcblngs Pierson Co., 1133 Eroadway, New York. For page Bee List of Advertisers. Chicago House Wrecking Co., Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. F#>r page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Moninger Co.. 117 East Blackhawk Si.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., West St. and Hawthorne Ave., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marion St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE Anchor Greenhouse Hose Is the best for Florists. Mineralized Rubber Co., New York. HARDWOOD PLANT STAKES. C. E. Olney. Rehoboth, Mass. Painted, all sizes. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertise rs. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Put Flower Co.. 38~and 40 Miami Ave., Detroit. Mich.. Wm. Dilger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Burnham HitcUings l'iersun Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 74 Franklin St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HOTHOUSE GRAPE VINES. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. IMPORTING HOUSES. R. M. Ward & Co., New York. Plants and Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay si. New York. For page see List uf Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., ail Chemical Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTINE APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NUnSERY STOCK. Mt. Hissarllk Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens, (Queens, N. X. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Black, Hlghtstown, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Forest Nursery & Seed Co., McMlnnvllle. Tenn. Forest Tree and Shrub Seeds. Fur page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurreil, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Koehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. Siggers & Siggers, Washington, D. C. Patents, Trade .Marks, and Copyrights 2."» yrars' artivc prartirc. PEERLESS REPAIR CLAMP. A. Klokner, Wauwatosa, Wis. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS, BEDDING. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. N'. Eaton. S. Sudbury. Mass. Coleus, VersrhatTeltii. Golden Bedder. For page see List of Advertising. PLANTS DECORATIVE. A. Leuthy & Co.. Roslindale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, T*L~j\ For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston. Palms. Kentia Belmoreana. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS FORCING. H. F. Micheil Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. F. W. O. Si-hinilz. Prince Bay, N. Y. PLANTS, HARDY. John G. Gardner, Montgomery Nurseries, Villa Nova, Pa. Phloxes. Hollyhocks. For page see List of Advertisers. RETAIL FLORISTS. Julius A. Zinn, 2 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Flowers by Telegraph. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young. Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber. 4326 Olive St.. St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers J. Breltmeyer's Sons. Detroit. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Retail Florists — Continued. Z. D. Blacklstone, 14 & U Sts., Washing tou, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Uude & Bro., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh. Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. BeuJ. Dorrance, Dorrauceton, Pa. Killarney and Richmond. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. F. H. Kramer, Washington, D. C. Queen Beatrice. For page see List of Advertisers. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Richmond. S. S. Penuock, Philadelphia. Richmond. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Butler & Son, Niagara Falls, N. Y. American Beauty. For page see List of Advertisers. John G. Gardner, Montgomery Nurseries, Villa Nova, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Burnett Bros., 101 West St., New York Seeds, Bulbs, and Fertilizers. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Micheil Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. G. C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow St., Phlladel phia. Sweet Pea Christmas. For page see List of Advertisers. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., New York. Vegetable and Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. . H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 178Q. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds SEED CASES— MICE PROOF. Heller & Co.. Montclalr, N. J. For paee see List of Advertisers. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. H. M. Robinson & Co., 8 & 11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM; CEDAR POLES. H. R. Akers, Chatsworth, N. J. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Burnham Hltcnlngs Pierson Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay. 73-75 Myrtle Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co.. 46 and 48 Marion St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. The Chicago Lifter. J. C. Moninger Co.. 421 Hawthorne Ave. Chicago. 174 flORTi culture: February 10, 1906 ■»lp" " My experience with the Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder prompts me to say that it is the best and f|W most convenient insecticide that 1 have ever discovered." C. J. REYNOLDS, Po'keepsie, N. Y. Jl**' wl^*£* Wh) nol isl I oi En live pound trial sample; its convincing; it only costs you the express charge. Its no new M_« _—. _ "angled thing, hundreds write of it like Mr. C. J. Reynolds. Our booklet tells hiw to fumigate a house 100x25 feet M_ |g JL with 11 for fifteen cents. *<«•«» THE H. A. STOOTHOFF COMPANY, 119 Weit Street, New York City, N. Y. BUYERS' DIRECTORY— Continued. VERBENAS. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos- ton. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boton. Welch Bros.. 15 Province St.. Boston. Buffalo. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. F. Kastlng, 383-87 Elllcott St., Buf- falo, N. ¥. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Budloug, 37 itandolph St., Chicago. E. H. Hunt, 7tj-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. 1 'lias. YV.McK.eHar, 51 Wabash At., Chicago. Peter Kelnberg, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. A. L. Randall Co., 21 Randolph St., Chicago. Wletor Bros., 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Vaugban & Sperry, BO Wabash Av., Chicago. ffi. b\ Wlnterson Co., 45, 47, 49 Wabash Av., Chicago. Cincinnati. Ohio Cut Flower Co., 129 E. 3d St. Wdj. Murphy, 128 E. 3d St. Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dllger, nigr. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bonnot bros., 55-57 West 2tith St., New Xork. J. S. Fenrich, 48 W. 30th St., New York. Ford Bros., 48 West 2»lh St., New Kork. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 2»th St., New York. Alex. J. Uuttwau, 43 West 28th St. E. C. Horan, 65 West 28th St., New York. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 2bth St., New ¥ork. Julius Lang, 53 West 30th St., New York. A. H. Laugjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. James McMauus, 50 W. 30th St., New York. Chas. Mlllaug, 50 West 29th St., New York. Frank Mlllang, 55-57 W. 2bth St., New York. A. Moltz, 55-57 W. 2bth St., New York. John J. i'erklus, 115 W. 3Uth St., New York. John 1. Kaynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York. Traendly & Schenek, 44 W. 2Sth St., N. Y. A. L. Young & Co., 54 W. 2Sth St., N. Y. John Youuk, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. W. E. McKisslck, 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Leo Nlessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phila- delphia, Pa. S. S. Pennock, 1612-18 Ludlow St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Phlla. Cut Flower Co., 1516-18 Sansom St., Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburg. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 604 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pitts- burg. New Offers in This Issue. For page see List of Advertisers. ANNOUNCEMENT. Yokohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. ASTER, KATE LOCK. J. H. Lock, Toronto, Can. BERBERIS, THUNBERGII AND VUL- GARIS. Pierce Nursery, Beverly Farms, Mass. CANNA, QUEEN OF BEAUTY. Frank Cuuiniiugs Bulb & Plant Co.. Meridian, Miss. CARMAN'S ANTIPEST. Perfection Chemical Co., Flushing, X. Y. FUMIGATING KIND TOBACCO POWDER. The H. A. Stootbotl Co., Ill) West St., New York. GRAFTED ROSES. Robert Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Pa. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Foley Mfg. Co., .Chicago. SPIRAEA. W. W. Rawson & Co., Boston. TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS. \. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., New lurk. TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGOrTlAST H. H. Berger & Co.. 47 Barclay St., New York. BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 261 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St, WANTS. WANTED — First class store man, one who is good decorator and maker-up. Must also take care of .small conservatory and do some planting in spring. State salary expected, age, etc. Address Lewis, care lluRTICl'LTURE. WANTED — Rose grower, with good refer < n, cS for section 12 miles from Boston. Write, stating experience and wages re quired. A, care HORTICULTURE, n n uiiilton Place, Boston. WANTED First class foreman for Rose Houses, experienced in American Beauty growing. Married. Salary at first $75.00 per month with house. Address Rose House, care HORTICULTURE, Boston. Are You Going.... To Build? I am interested in a glass factory In Jersey. I want to hear from you be- fore placing your order for glass. I think I can put you in the way of saving some money. State quantity, quality, and size wanted. NOT IN THE TRUST. Address George C. Watson ,6,54tlr,jedeltow Philadelphia, Penn. flijr* Remember this factory is NOT in the TRUST and has a free foot GOOD MEN When you need good men, skilled or unskilled, write: THOS. H. BAMBRICK 34 South 7th Street, Philadelphia Help of all kinds, including that for Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen and the Horticultural trade generally. A BARGAIN I have for sale a modern range of green- houses, 25,500 feet of gUss, 1% miles from wealthy growing city of 28,000 people. Forty- five minutes from Pittsburg, Pa. Three rail- roads and express lines, 28 acres. Ideal soil for roses ai d carnati ns in abundauce. Admirably adapted to the growing of small fruit and garden crops. Sixty horse power boiler, steam heat. Free natural gas for all light and fuel for greenhouses, and farm buildings. A most complete private water system, 1,000 barrel storage tanks, large dam, never failing springs. Pr dticing oil well on the farm. Buildings high and dry, away from ail smoke, dust and dirt, fogs unknown, plants free 1 rom di ease, houses well stocked ana pruducing paying crops, best market selling high grade stuff direct to retailers. Best of reason for se.ling. Price, $22,000, part on time, will show a net profit of 2*$ above expenses, can be increased. This offer will bear closest investigation. S. S. SKIDELSKY 724 No. 24th St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. WANTED TO RENT— Three or fuur greenhouses and grounds in the vicinity of Boston. Address M. B., care of HORTI- CULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place. Boston. 'KINDS I ' J I ' I . ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. - February 10, 19Q6 HORTICULTURE 175 WHAT? " What,— buy material from an outside firm? Not I." " For twenty years I have purchased my greenhouse mate- rial at home and know what I get." Even with that kind of a florist we would like to discuss greenhouse construction. We would like to tell him why our material is better and how he can grow better plants by having houses that are built in the right way. If you are interested, write us. JOHN C. MONINGER CO.— Chicago 117 E. BLACKHAWK STREET Greenhouse Material Ask lor our Special Catalogue No 554 describing Boiler Tubes, Boilers, Tubes, as ■, Lumber and Sup- plies of every kind from the Fifty Million Dollar St. Louis World's Fair. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. 35th *nd Iron Sts. CHICAGO N. TUn.AWA.NIlA, N.Y. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT — BMW TO! CATALOGUE AND ItUCCS SEND FOR CATALOCUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Avenue BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, K. V. CITV pEERLESSpff^C rS^ Glass l*V LAMP MADE ofZINC TO MLND CRACKED CLASS IMMEDIATELY AND PER*1ANtNTL> For sale by jobbers. Box of 150 for $1.00 nr address A. KLORNER, Wauwatosa. Wis. Standard Df^TT C Flower.. \VJ I ^ If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capital, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 28th and M Streets WASHINGTON, D. C. jfo»e*^*\t1?ir*5,te. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie Street. CHICAGO. (JYPRESS Boilers made of the best material; shell, hrebox sheets and heads of steel; water space all around front, sides and back. Write for information. SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED and EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture Holds Class Firmly See tho Point »" PEERLESS I Al ftr I ntr Points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box of l. 000 point* 76 els. postpaid. , OENBT A. DREEB, 714 Chestnut Bt.. Phil.., Fa,. NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL* For particulars address John G. Ester, Saddle River, N. J. ■■■ ©UDEKIBY HB/SairMae FOR HEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING BY STEAM OR HOT WATER ©OElKrii'ir H@aTIilr5 M£JW::'S@TOBaEK[© <§©<. NEW YORK OFFICE III FIFTH AVE 7-4 FRANKLIN ST. BOSTON 176 HORTICULTURE February 10, 1906 WVV»AftAVWftAftAftAftW\*ftA^W<^AW^WAyrfVWArtA»l ^»i»iiW> lH^Hp^MMhMNfV LUMBER For Creenhouse Benches "1 Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, etc. We are in a Special iiDCPLfV PYDDtQQ " Position 10 Furnish ILUM UiriKOO Everthing in PINE ad HEnLOCK BUILDING LU/IBER WRITE FOR PRICES Adam Schlllo Lumber Co. Cor Weed St. & Hawthorn, ... CrH AQO Tel. North 1626 and 1627 iWWMWVlAWaWWW'WrfVVWWVVWWVWWfWVWWWlff' SPECIAL NOTICE TO GREENHOUSE MEN As cold weather crowds your fires, and worries your Hot Water Circulation REMEMBER that we can on short notice apply the HOLLY-CASTLE ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR and all your troubles will disappear. Then make a note of the coal vou save by INDEPENDENT CIRCULATION HOLLY-CASTLE CO., Engineers 49 FEDERAL ST., BOSTON, MASS. IVV¥VWVWVWW'J»VW>>WVWWWVWWrVWnW Pkimdi.a -TI-.I.I. VI A. to CD CQ LU evofeato fh&i^ FlORfSXPlMrJMAN, I0BCAPE Gardener &fr // MdmifffiJWce. Bo j ton, Mass. (JudScr/pt/on, $100 \ 178 horticulture: February 17, 1906 rtvyv%twv%mwy*n/yv^nMwy%itnn/v»yyvuww*ey%0*0W0d Three Sterling Carnation Novelties Winsor, White Enchantress, and Helen M. Could There is nothing about any of these varieties that we wish to conceal; therefore, we cordially invite all carna- tion growers to pay us a visit. Come at any time. WINSOR — Winner of Lawson Silver Medal. This is sure to prove a winner. Nothing approaches it in color, which is a clear silvery pink — a shade between Enchantress and Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson — and much more beautiful than either. In fact, it is just the shade that we have all been trying to get. The color will make it sell in any market. The stem is just right. The flowers are considerably larger than Lawson and much better shaped. As a grower it has every- thing that can be desired. So far we have not seen any large-flowering variety quite so free as Winsor. WHITE ENCHANTRESS. A pure white sport of Enchantress, at once the most popular and most profitable carnation grown today, on account of its size and stem and freedom with which it blooms. White Enchantress is identical in every respect but color. ■ Those desiring quality as well as quantity will find it in White Enchantress. HELEN M. COULD. This is a beautiful variegated sport of Enchantress. The ground color is a lovely shade of clear pink, the variegation carmine, making an exquisite combination of colors, besides being something distinctly new. At a short distance the variegation does not show at all, the general effect being a beautiful shade of dark pink. Growth, habit, size, and stem are the same as Enchantress. We have fine stocks, from which we can deliver healthy cuttings of Variegated Lawson, White Lawson, Red Lawson, Enchantress. Mrs. M. A. Patten, Lady Bountiful, etc. Our Variegated Lawson is all that we claimed for it last season, and is giving the fullest satisfaction everywhere — the best in the variegated class. Come and inspect our stock of new and standard sorts TARRYTOWN- ON- HUDSON, NEW YORK. F. R. PIERSON CO. v%/s/*nn/vt/%/%n/v*jv*/wAs**WA&&>fkV»i'fir>>« i it'!W>»'!ir>»fe>WVVMVWVVVVVV*ftA^rVVt« VWWWVaWWSWVVWi'WWW'IrVVMrVWW Chrysanthemum Novelites Now ready the following varieties : Mrs. George Beech, Mrs. J. E. Dunne, Old Gold, Mrs. G. Haume, Mrs. W. Knox, Mrs. H. Partridge, T. Richardson, Mary Ann Pockett. Fine Stock, 2 1-2 inch pots and in any quantity 50c. per plant $5.00 per doz. $35.00 per IOO Carnation Novetties Immediate Delivery Victory, Craig, Jessica, Haines and My Maryland $12.00 per IOO $100 per 1000 C.H.TOTTY, Madison, N.J. VARIEGATED LAWSON Rooted Cuttings H- A. Stevens Co- Variety $6.oo per ioo $50.00 per icoo Notes frnm Carnation Convention. Wm. N ( raig says: " Variegated Lawson, as staged by Stevens' Co. took eve»y one's eye." Also: — Per 100 Per 100 Enchantn $2-50 Oueen $2.00 Harry Fcnn 2.50 Poston Market 2.00 Manley 2.50 Mrs T. W. Lawson 2.00 Lady Hount ful 3.00 Fair Maid 2.00 Mrs. M. A. Patten 2.00 Pink Patten CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS Per 100 Per 1 ,000 Fiancee $6 00 ... • $50 00 Cardinal 6 00 50 00 Patten 3 co 25 00 Enchantress. ... 2 50 25 00 Queen 2 00 15 00 Maceo 2 00 15 00 Lawson 2 00 15 00 Fair Maid 2 00 15 00 Challenger 2 00 15 00 Prosperity 2 00 15 00 G. WARBURTON, Fall River, Mass. CARNATIONS All the Best Varieties J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. Joliet, III. iWIWWWWIVWWHIWWWIWVMi NEW CARNATIONS My Maryland, pure white, Jes- sica red and white variegated. Extra large, high grade commercial varieties. The finest and most profitable in their respective classes. Both varieties show extra strorg Lawson habit, and similar height. We advise the alert grower to try both of these varieties. $2.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000. Send for our new catalogue giving full descriptions of the above, and other new and standard varieties. The H. WEBER & SONS CO. OAKLAND, MD. HENRY A. STEVENS CO. East Street. Dedham, nass. RED SPORT Sold on its merits alone. Per 100 Per i ,000 RED SPORT . $5 00 $40 00 QUEEN LOUISE . 1.25 10.00 A. B. DAVIS & SON, Inc. PURCELLVILLE VA. 180 H O RT 1 C U LTU RE February 17. 1905 Gardner's Special Offer { • The Cottage Gardens ■M^wMv^mw^^vMi^vwi^^vMim »♦•+•♦♦+♦« ♦♦♦»+•+»+•+» ♦»♦«+» > -OF- Roses, Privet, Phloxes And Hollyhocks To clear the ground quickly and make room for other stock we make cash otter of several large blocks of the under noted : ALL FIELD GROWN STOCK per ioo Farquhar Rose, 2 year, field grown, $7.50 Dorothv Perkins,- .war, field grown, 7.00 Rosa Mult if lota, -year, field grown, 4.00 California Privet, - year, l in to 2 feet, well branched, shapely stufl.per 1000 25.00 California Privet, - to -2 1-2 feet, well branched and shapely. per 1000 35.00 Wm. Robinson Phlox, the best hardy, salmon pink variety on the mar- ket, 2 year, field grown clumps, extra value, per 100 8.00 Allegheny Ben's Hollyhocks, An extra fine strain of this popular hollyhock, [per 100 3 OO MONTGOMERY NURSERIES VILLA NOVA, DEL. CO., PA. JNO. C. CARDNER, Proprietor. H?~ Only 12 Miles from Philadelphia on the P. R. R. PROMPT SHIPMENTS TD ALL POINTS Contain the finest asortment of selected specimen Evergreen, Deciduous Trees and Shrubs procurable, and its Land- scape Department is at your service In arranging them. Price list ready now. Has tables of the best herbaceous plants, giving common and botanical names, height, color and season of bloom. Sent free. All inquiries cheerfully answered. COTTAGE GARDENS CO., QU£E.NS 5 • i ! FINE SILVER CUPS and TROPHIES For Exhibition Awards, Sporting Events, etc, FINEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY FROM THE BEST MANUFACTURERS AND AT LOWEST PRICES. THORNTON BROS., LAWRENCE, MASS. .•vwwvwwwvwwvwww% ROOTED CUTTINGS Get tKe Best Per ioo Per 1000 White Lawson $4.00 $30.00 Whimey 4.00 30.00 White Perfection, new 12.00 100.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Fair Maid 2.00 15.00 Lawson 2.00 15.00 Haines' New Red... 12.00 100.00 Cardinal, bes' scarlet of all 6.00 50.00 Harlowarden, best crimson 2.00 Per 100 Per 1000 5.00 Crusader, fine com- mercial red ....... 2.00 Mrs. M. A. Patten, striped 2.50 G 1 e n d a 1 e , new im- proved variegated . . 12.00 15.00 Quality guaranteed. Send for prices on large lots; also complete list of Carnations, Hums and Roses CHICAGO CARNATION CO. joliet. ill. Prices on application, in pots, strong plants- suitable for Easter sales. WALSH'S "I^ADY OA.Y" The sensational rose at the Temple and RegentsPark Shows, London, England, May 25 and June x, 1905. Awarded Gold Medals. Plants for forcing in pots, order now. "WEDDING BELLS' from open ground, extra fine "FRAU KARL DRUSChKI," the new white rose, and " KILLARNEY." My stock of these is large and of best quality. Excellent " ULRICH BRUNNER "for forcing. All the lea-ling Hybrid Perpetuals and Hybrid Teas. The new "Soldi d'Or," a grand forcing rose. Try it. Also Paeonies and Phlox. M. H. WALSH rose specialist WOODS HOLE. MASS. IOO IOOO RICHMOND ROSE 2'+ in. $12.00 $ico.oo KAISERIN " " 4.00 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 2500 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 SES*L H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK, N Y. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. A large sto^k of two and three year old (transplanted), from 12 inches to four feet well finished plants at very low prices for quality of stock. Get my prices be tore pur- chasing Satisfaction guaranteed. Address, CHARLES BLACK, HICHTSTOWN - N. J. J. H. TROY, MT. HISSARLIK NURSERIES HEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. Tel. 515-J New Rochelle Mgr.THE ROSARY FLOWER CO. Tel. 2612 Mad. Sq. 24 E. 34th St., N. Y. City Rooted Cuttings, Robert Craig, Victory, John E. Haines, White Perfection, Variegated Lawson and My Maryland Also all the leading commercial varieties. Send for list. WM. SWAYNE, Kenneth Sq., Pa. queen Beatrice] HORTICULTURE VOL III FEBRUARY 17, 1906 NO. 7 Published Weekly by horticulture: publishing co. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone. Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART, EDITOR AND MANAGER subscbiption price One Ycar, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies J I.CJO 2.00 •°5 ADVERTISING RATES. NET Per Inch, 30 inches to page . . .90 Full Page 24.00 On Yearly Contract — 52 consecutive times— per inch, .70. Per page . 20.00 COPYRIGHT, 1906, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. Entered as second-ilass matter December 8, 1904, at the Po^t Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE Page FRONTISPIECE— Primula stellata RUELLIA MACRANTHA— A. Hans— Illustrated 183 PRUNING ORNAMENTALS— Thomas White 183 BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. H. Adsett 184 PRIMULA STELLATA— Robert Cameron 184 BORONIAS— K. Pinlayson 185 EDITORIAL 1S6 ADIANTUM CUNEATUM— Illustrated 187 MARECHAL NIEL— Alex Montgomery 187 OBITUARY John E. Barry, Charles R. Emslie, Benjamin P. Ware 187 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES New York Florists' Club 188 New Bedford Horticultural Society 188 S. A. F. Pc-eony Committee 188 Massachusetts Horticultural Society 188 New Haven County Horticultural Society 188 Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists and Gardeners' Club 18S Cincinnati Florists' Society 189 Society of American Florists 189 Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston 189 Florists' Club of Washington 189 St. Louis Florists' Club 1S9 Society of French Gardeners of London 189 Pasadena Gardeners' Association 189 State Florists' Association of Indiana L89 Cleveland Florists' Club 189 Club and Society Notes 189 Page IMPRESSIONS OF BOSTON CARNATION MEETING —A. M. Herr 190 MIGNONETTE— Joseph Bradley 191 IMPRESSIONS OF CALIFORNIA AND ITS CLIMATE 192 FORCING LILAC DE MARLEY FOR CUT FLOWERS. 192 SEED TRADE TOPIC'S Tests of 1905 Seed Novelties— Trans, by G. B 193 National Canners' Association 193 Catalogues Received 193 IMPRESSIONS OF NEW CARNATIONS— Edward A. Stroud 194 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo, Cleveland, Detroit, Louisville, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco 199 GREENHOUSE HEATING AND BOILERS— Charles W. Gary 204 MISCELLANEOUS Wholesome Chestnuts 187 Publications Received 187 California Notes 191 Greenhouses Building and Projected 191 Samuel Murray — Portrait 192 Personal 192 List of Patents 194 News Notes : 195 Business Changes 195 Philadelphia Notes 197 Montreal Notes 197 Bowlers Enjoy Themselves 199 Fire Record 199 LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. Y.— E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Ellicott St. NEWPORT, R. I. — David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— George C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow CHICAGO, ILL.— E. W. D. Laufer, 2327 N. Leavitt St. CLEVELAND, O.— A. L. Hutchins, 38 Plymouth St CINCINNATI, O.— Frank W. Ball, 818 E. 3rd Street. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. Wiegand, 1610 N. III! nois St. LOUISVILLE, KY.— F. L. Schulz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd VIONTREAL— William Cooper, 568 St Paul St St SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.— Luther Monnette, 1100 Van Ness Av. WASHINGTON, D. C— Z. D. Blackistone, 14th an* M Street: , N. W. 182 HORTICULTURE February 17, 1906 DREER'5 RELIABLE HARBY PERENNIAL SEEDS We have the best and most complete list of these in the country, many of them sowed at our own nur.-eties and of be ter quality and highet germination than impo. ted stocks. We give be- low a short list of g od things. Kor complete list see our Catalogue, free on application. Per Traf'e Packet Alyfsum Saxatile luteum new . . 10 Aquilegia coerulea hybnda . . 15 " flabellata nana alba . . 20 " Haylodgiensis deiicatissima (new) 14 Astilbe Davidii (new) . . 34 Campanula Persicifolta grandiflora . 30 *• " " Moerheimi (new) 14 Chrysanthemum, "Shasta Daisy " per 1,000 seets . . . -5° Coreopsis lanceolata grand flora 10 4* " "Golden Fleece" (new) 17 Delphinium Formosum .15 " Coelestinum . 30 " Gold Medal Hybrids . 50 Digitalis gloxiniaeflora, mixed . . 10 " ma< ulata superba . . 15 Eupatnrium Coelestinum . 20 Qail ardia Grandiflora superba . . 15 Gipsophila paniculata . . 10 Heli nium Grand. Cupreum (new) . 10 felianthus, finest perenn al mixed 25 Heliop-is Pitcherianus simi-plenus (new) 17 hollyhock, Double, in separate colors . 20 " mixed . 20 Lychnis Chalcedonica . . 10 Platycod"n grandifloium . 10 Polygonum compactum . 10 Poppy, Orientale . .20 " " Hybrids . . 25 " Nudicaule, mixed . . 10 Pyrethrum hybridum, single 15 '* " double . . 1. 00 " UHginosum . . .30 Rudbeckia purpurea . 25 Stokesia cyanea . . . .25 Sweet William, single xo 1 " double . . .10 Tritoma hybida, mixed . -5° £ ] HENRY A. DREER Seeds, Pants, Bulbs PHILADELPHIA, PA ARTHUR COWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER IOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mxtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1006 Catalog ..STERILIZED.. SHEEP MANURE. It's free from we^d seeds and objectionable Imer. A natural stimulant for plant life. $1.25 poj lbs. M '"« $11.00 tons $20 00 Seeds, Bulbs, Fertilizers and Horticultural Sundries. WNt. ELLIOTT & SONS. 201 Fulton Street, - - New York Telephone, 3427 Cortlandt. OUR SACRIFICE OFFER Subject to being un?-.old on receipt of order. Spiraea Japonic.! (cases of 225) per full ca*e . . $6.00 Spiraea Astllbotdes Flonbunda (ca-e of 250J per full case $7.00 Spiraea Compacta (case of 350) per full case . . . $7.00 l ■ 1 . nil 1 musl 1,1 accompanied with ri'ii n nance and fur full L-ascs only. W. W. RAWSON & CO., Seedsmen 12 & 13 Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston, Mass. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS At $5.00 per I0O0 Seeds. Reduced price on large quantities. Our wholesale price-list for Florists and Market-Gardeners is now ready for mailing, and will be sent free on application. It contains a full assortment of the choicest seeds of the highest grade. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS CYCAS REV0LUTA STEMS J. M. Thorburn & Co. 36 Cortlandt St., New York Vegetable C. C C P\C ^ ^and Flower ^ \2t Lv L/^ Reliable and Tested, Catalogue Mailed Free WEEBER & DON Seed i,4 CHAMBERS STREET ? nerchants n AMBERS STREET i NEW YORK T Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. GLADIOLI Forcing Varieties FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT JAPAN LILIES SEEOS FOR FLORISTS Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Seeds and Agricultural Hardware 47 -54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS. THOS. J. GREY& CO. HIGH GRADE FORCING BULBS Agricultural Implements SEEDS 32 SO. rlARKET ST., BOSTON Seeds. Bulbs and Fertilizers BURNbTT BROS. 101 West Street Opposite Central R. Rd. Ferry, Liberty and West Streets NEW YORK QUALITY i^i - SEND KOR CATALOGUE. ARTHUR T. B0DD1NGT0N 34S West 14th St., New York. Our Carnation Bands Will save yon many a dollar because they make split flowers salable. We offer two sizes below: Brand G. for the general varieties of carnations: Brand Q. C. for the larger flowering fan- cy sorts. Please state which you desire in ordering. G. Brand 10,000, $1.00 7jOOO» 7oc 4»5°°> 5cc 2,000,25c 1,000, :5c The above postpaid to any address in the United States upon receipt of price. Q. C. Brand Ounce $ .25 Quarter lb. .$ .85 H-lt lb 1.60 One lb 3.00 Add at the ra>e of 16c per lb. for postage for Q. C. Brass Bands. New Crop Flower Seeds Now Rfady for Delivery Asparagus, Plumosus Nan..s green house g'own seed, strictly fr»-sh, per too seeds, 60c; per 1000 seeds, $5.00 Tr. Pkt. Oz. Alyssum, Little Gem $0.10 $0.35 Aster, Queen of M -rket, dark and light blue, pink, scarlet, white nd mixed each 20 .60 M«on Flower 15 .50 Salvia Splendens 25 1.25 Verbena, Mammoth Fancy Strain, blue, pink, scarlet, striped, while and mixed, ea. .30 1.50 Send for Wholesale Cataloeue, and "Handy Order Sheet" now ready. HENRY F. MICHELL CO, Flower Seed Specialists 1018 Market St. Philadelphia. Pa. vSweet Pea Christmas Pink and White $ .25 $2.00 Pure White .25 2.00 George C. Watson SEEDSMAN 1614 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia ^^ Other varieties of Sweet Peas at usual market prices. MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA, ALASKA, BOHEMIA C, MUSHROOM =SPAWN = ^ Fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO. 91 1 CHEMICAL BLDG, ST. LOUIS, MO HELLERS MICE PROOF SEED CASES. SEND FOR CIRCULARS Heller&Go, MONTCLAIR, N.J. HORIGUM KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE Mb\d" HAMMOND'S Si UG SHOT WORKS, SOLD BY SEED DEALERS OF AMERICA Fishkill-on-Hodaon. N. Y. February 17, 1906 HORTICULTURE 183 Ruellia Macrantha Ruellia is a very nice genus of plant from the Acanthaceae family nearly all coming from South America and West Indies. They are very showy, bul seldom seen in cultivation, and it is surprising that a plant like Euellia macrantha, which is not new, but certainly one of the most showy flowering plants, is not more generally cultivated for Christmas -and New Year's trade. It flowers for more than two months from December to February, keeps well as an apartment plant and for the conservatory it is of the greatest value. The trumpet-shaped flowers grow in terminal bunches, two to six open at one time, each bloom individually about two inches broad and of a nice magenta rose color- dark when grown near the light. It makes, when well- grown, nice" busby plants with handsome foliage, about two feet high. Two-year-old plants are the best. They have to be cut back Late in the spring and pinched it some branches have a tendency to run up. They like ;i light, rich soil with plenty of water and may be kept during summer pot-buried in an old frame in full sun. It is well to move them once in a while to keep the roots from growing out of the pots. At the end of September when the nights begin to cool they have to be shifted into bigger pots, taken in and placed as near the glass as pos- sible. In this way they will make much stronger, shorter, shoots than when grown in houses and the flowers will be more numerous. A little liquid manure will help them. They are propagated from cuttings, which grow readily, and when made early flower the first year, but will not make the nice busby plants they will the second iiml thereafter. The picture shows a three-year-old ulant. ^^> u^c)^^-^*** Pruning Ornamentals To the Editor of Horticulture: Dear sir — I Was very much interested in the article upon pruning ornamentals, by E. 1>. Adams m your issue of January 27. I heartily endorse every word of the article with the exception of the paragraph in which he advises the heading back of elms, oaks and maples. Head in an American elm and cause it to make a low, dense head and you have robbed it of its tall, straight stem and long," springing branches which, surmounted by a noble crown, are the features from which it derives its grandeur. Also, the acute angle which is formed by two or more branches as they rise from the trunk ren- ders the tree liable to split in a storm. By beheading a young elm this liability is increased as a cluster of new leads at once forms' around the severed end; the base of these new leads forms a weak and unnatural union which sometimes proves disastrous as the tree reaches maturity. I could point out more than one fine elm which 'has suffered from this cause; and in repairing one which had thus suffered, I found decided evidence" of the top of the small tree which had been overgrown but which had proved a source of weakness ami eventual ruin to the tree. The same will apply in a measure to the maples. But if you want a tree with a low round head why not plant a maple instead of an elm? The long, lank, appearance of the maples spoken of by Mr. Adams, to be found along roadside and m park's is to be accounted for by the fact that roadside trees are invariably crowded, and their lower limbs are trimmed off to make way for traffic. In parks where they are planted in croups, those trees which grow on the outside of the groups make a pathetic effort to cover the naked legs of the group by producing low growing limbs. The maple and the oak given plenty of room to grow will produce rounded, symmetrical heads, each characteristic of its species, graceful and sturdy and which cannot be improved upon by the work'of the skillful pruner. /y^UTM^w?^ 184 HORTICULTURE. February 17, 1906 British Horticulture 1 1 \I1I.IA CULTURE The National Dahlia Society have just issued their annual report which is of a highly satisfactory char- acter. They have also published a supplement to their official guide, in which the following revised selection is given of the '.'I best cactus varieties for exhibition: — Alexander, dark crimson, lushed maroon; Clara G. Stredwick, salmon tinted yellow; Columbia, vermilion, tipped white: ( 'mi rail, terra-cotta; Crepuscule, yellow shading to amber; Ella Kraemar, n>-v pink; Fairy, white; F. H. Chapman, apricot; Florence M. Stredwick, pure white ; George < rordon, yellow, shaded orange; Har- bour Light, orange red; II. K. Robertson, dog yellow: Ianthe. yellow-buff, edged pink; J. B. Riding, centre plum; Lady Colin Campbell, pale yellow, shaded orange; Mrs. H. L. Brousson, yellow,, shaded salmon; Mrs. J. J. Crowe, yellow; Pearl, pearly pink, tipped white; Premier, crimson scarlet; Rainbow, light pink: Sirius, bright yellow, striped and speckled crimson; W. E. Dickson, crimson : W. F. Balding, yellow, shaded salmon. There is no cessation in the raising of nrw varieties. The total number of certificates awarded to novelties last year was 32, as compared with 21 in 1904, the i ,K in- \ arieties preponderal ing. THE NEW GARDEN OF THE R. II. S. During the two years the Royal Horticultural Society have been in possession of their new garden at Wisley, satisfactory progress has been made in getting the place into a thorough working order. About seven acres of the most attractive deciduous flowering and foliage trees have been planted. Five acres are devoted to fruit trees, 3000 trees having been planted. The aim is to sei are a selection of the best varieties. Four acres are allotted i" vegetables, and in the floral section over a thousand roses (teas and hybrid teas) have been planted. The soil i- i"" sandy for hybrid perpetuals. Glass houses have been erected, including three vineries for early, midseason, and late grapes. In one house, 100 x 30, is the famous collection of figs, containing over 80 varieties, all grown in pots. Visitors to the Society's en are amazed at the quantity of fruit obtained from the trees in small pots, but this is due to the sys- tem of feeding adopted, both natural and artificial manure being applied. There is also a range for peaches. There are ten students at present in training. but it is hoped to increase this number to forty as the garden- get more developed. THE SOCIETY'S TRIALS The trials which were an important feature of the Society's work at Cheswiek, will be continued, with the advantage of a larger area, and an atmosphere untainted by the terrible London fogs which played sad havoc at irmer headquarters. Last season there was a Large trial of cactus dahlias, to ascertain the best varieties for decorative purposes in the garden. Violas, new and old, wciv also taken in hand, a considerable portion of them obtaining awards. Border carnations were also tried. Imi wciv not a ... . owing to heat and drought. but it lias been arranged to have another trial lliis \ear. Over 180 varieties 'if potatoes were tested, and about a dozen were commended by the fruit and veg- etable cutters. Ninety-seven varieties of broccoli were senl in. but this trial will not be complete until May. Seventy varieties of tomatoes were included, but only about six were found first-class. Peas to the number of 1 lit were tested, and some of these were found to be old friends with a new name. This year there is to be an important trial of tulips, embracing all sections from the earliest, to the late flowering. Several of the lead- ing continental raisers will assist the committee, more particularly as regards the nomenclature. Trials are also being arranged for narcissi, asters, cannas, straw- berries and cucumbers. A NEW HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Of the making of new horticultural societies there appear.- to be no end. This month a proposal will lie considered for forming a winter-flowering carnation societj amongst the growers of this increasingly-popu- lar section. Another new organization has lately been launched under tin.' title of the Horticultural Education Association. Mr. A. E. Brooke, an inspector, and Mr. Walter P. Wright, horticultural superintendent for Kent and editor of "The Gardener,"' will act as hon. secretary and treasurer. The association will com- prise the horticultural instructors now- engaged under the various county councils, and it is intended to hold periodical meetings tit which papers will be read and discussions conducted on the various phases of garden- ing instruction. More attention is now being paid in this country to the teaching of rural subjects. The Government grant allotted for technical education has enabled some useful work to be done in this direction. Hitherto there has been no organization to keep the various instructors in touch, and the supplying of this omission is likely to prove beneficial to all concerned. yp^frf, ftM*&. London, Eng., Feb. I . '06. Primula Stellata. The -tar primrose, Primula stellata, which is the subject of on, frontispiece, was sent to America ten or twelve years ago by Messrs. Sutton of Reading, England. When first introduced it was rather disappointing espe- cially in the color of it- [lowers. However, since then great improvements have been produced. With good cultivation and selection we have now good-sized flowers ami more pleasing shades of color. The white variety of this primrose when well grown, in my estimation, is the best of all tin' primroses for a cool greenhouse. Primula stellata i> closely related to the Chinese prim- rose but it is -o far ahead of that primrose in habit and gracefulness thai it is hardly fair to compare them together. The star primrose has got rid of the thick- set ungraceful leave? and flower clusters of the Chinese type ami has attained long graceful sprays of flowers which arc prod need in whorls. The flowers are produced very abundantly, are excep- tionally light and graceful and a vigorous plant will bloom from September to April. The cultivation is the same as is given to the Chinese February 17. 1906 HORTICULTURE 185 primrose. It is easily raised from seed which should be sown in March. By sowing the seeds early nice little plants are obtained before the hot weather sets in and, if kept shifted along, by the end of September they ought to be in six-inch pots and beginning to pro- duce their flower clusters. For a cool conservatory or cool window in the house there are few plants with the exception of Primula obconica that will last so long in bloom or give such pleasing effects as this primrose will. All green house primroses should be grown as cool as possible. In fact all the species that are grown under glass should not have a higher temperature than 45 degrees Fahr.. and often we let the temperature go down as low as 40 degrees. The color of the flowers is very much improved by growing them in a low temperature. Many of the complaints we hoar from florists and others of the flowers of primroses being so fugacious are caused, no doubt, from growing the plants in too much heat. Do not discard the plants of Primula stellata as you do the Chinese varieties, as this primrose can be grown a second and third year and make much finer and larger plants than they did the first year. After the plants are through blooming in April cut off the old flower stems and set the plants out in a well-shaded cold frame where they may rest until the end of June when they may be toned out of their pots, the old soil carefully reduced with a sharp pointed stick and then placed in smaller pots. When the pots are full of roots the\ can be shifted along just in the same way as growing young plants. Good rough loam with plenty of leaf mould and sheep manure is the compost we use for primroses. When the plants are well established in their pots an occasional application of liquid manure is very beneficial to them. Q / Boronias These Australian heath-like plants are entitled to be classified with the most elegant flowering plants ex- tant: some of them possess the additional charm of fragrance from their flowers, others from their leaves. Among the latter B. elatior is one of the most promi- nent: On' former includes B.megastigma. which ranks near the head of deliriously fragrant flowering plants. For chaste floral elegance as a flowering plant B. hete- rophylla has but few successful rivals. Considering then the above commendable properties possessed by these plants, it is no small wonder that they are so uncommon. They inherit better staying qualities than the general run of heaths, and are less liable to run to glory — or somewhere else — as heaths do at times under the ordinary treatment bestowed on plants as a whole; nevertheless, in order to succeed well with them a little attention on the part of the cultiva- tor will not be amiss. While fibrous peat as a major part of the potting material is undoubtedly preferable for the more deli- cate kinds, it is not absolutely necessary as an ingredi- ent to fulfil all requirements. B. elatior is one of the most robust and rapid growers of the genus, and most any good soil will suit it, with the requisite porosity of leaf-mould and clean sharp sand. This variety is later in flowering than the other two mentioned above; ii- -eason of flowering commences in April, according to the temperature wintered in, and it is good in flower for two or three months at a stretch, a characteristic rarely possessed by other family members, which adds proportionately to its other good traits. The flowers are not large but numerous, rosy-red in color. B. megastigma is a slender, twiggy plant and might be termed an oddity from a flowering standpoint, the latter possessing no attractive brilliancy, the chief charm being confined to the subtle delightful fragrance exhaled from the flowers. The flowers are broadly campanulate, dark brown without and somewhat yel- lowish within. One plant of this variety would scent a whole ordinary-sized greenhouse. It is an early win- ter-flowering kind. B. heterophylla is unquestionably the jewel of the genus from a floral and decorative aspect ; it is also slender and twiggy in habit, the flowers arising from the axilla of the slender, narrow leaves, as in the other varieties mentioned, in great abundance, of a brilliant, rosy-carmine hue, small, inflated at the calyx end of the flower, tapering to a sharp point at the opposite end which seldom ever expands, one of the peculiarities of this variety and one in my opinion that adds greatly to its beauty, this flower appearing like so many uni- formly moulded beads stuck on the plant by an artistic hand. This variety is a mid-winter flowering subject, given its proper winter quarters and its own inclina- tion; otherwise of course it can be manipulated to change those inclinations as the cultivator desires. Speaking of proper quarters, I may add that a cool, airy house suits them best, where a minimum temper- ature of 40 degrees, and a maximum temperature of 4."i at night in winter is maintained. February and early March is a favorable season for the propagation of boronias as they require considerable time to take root. It is very essential, therefore, that they be well on towards the cullisiney stage ere the strong and hot sun of advanced spring be with us; failure, in the latter case, will surely reward our be- lated efforts. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branchlets of a semi-woody texture, and inserted in the usual way in pans or pots of prepared soil, which ought to consist of sand chiefly, with a lesser amount of finely sifted peat oi' leafmould added. Bell glasses, or similar contrivances, are an acquisition to the suc- cessful rooting of hardwooded plants; but I have found it unnecessary with two of the subjects of this note. B. elatior and B. heterophylla rooting freely in an ordi- narv bench but with much the same care bestowed on other miscellam s subjects common to a private es- tablishment. To procure shapely, Imshv plants frequent pinchings have to be resorted to in their infancy, and an annual shearing over after flowering when they have attained manhood stages, ai which period greater vigor and progress are made bj annual planting out in mellow enriched soil. /^ j5£U>^k< >^c. 186 HORTICULTURE February 17, 1908 horticulture: AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager. \ correspondent of the G-arden- Nicotiana Sanderae ers' Chronicle, writing from in winter Canada, recommends Nicotiana Sanderae as a pot plant for conservatory decoration. He might safel} go further and approve it as a window plant for the ordinary dwelling house. We have in mind a specimen which was dug from the border last fall, potted and taken into the house, having at that time shown no evidence of blooming, which is at presnt writing a bright attrai i ion in the window, with every promise of so continuing until the did of the season. Another rhapsodist — a professor this Two varieties time — lecturing in Xew York, breaks of hybridizers 01,t in swelling laudation of the plant "creators."' What with the "professors" and rudimentary biologists and the "wizards" who change species by tramping on them or some similar proi ess — as witness the man in Michigan who metamor- I a celery plant — the plain everyday hybridizer who really does things, doesn't count. Perhaps it is as well that the shouters should occupy the front of the stage, lor the public has no particular interest in the slow, painstaking work by which our hybridizers are accomplishing real advancement. The approaching exhibition The rose show 0f roses at Boston furnishes will be a notable event a favorable opportunity to impress upon our readers the great advantages to be gained by a risfl under such circumstances to -:i. ih a centre of advanced horticulture as Boston is recognized to be. Frequent trips to see the products of brother cultivators, to observe the methods, study the management, and learn the ways of those ;ed in a calling similar to our own furnish a stim- ulant as well as a rela: it ion and the additional advan- tages of meeting face to face and conversing on topics of vital import; nr prosperity, with men ol eminent attainment-. bing the value of which cannot be overestimated. Tn all these respects the com- ing affair at Boston a distinct pre-eminence. It will I"- .in occasion that no enterprising and ambi- tion- man can afford to miss. In manj ways it will be the opporl unity of a life time. Are our so-called varietal improvements The return really improvements? After having to nature worked zealously along one line until we have reached the limit of development in that direction how often it turns out that we are forced to confess an unalloyed beaut} in the despised original from which we made our start in "improving." The graceful subject of our frontispiece in this issue. reputed to be the ancestor of our richly developed Chi- nese primroses is a case in point. Turning away from the pampered pets of our highly developed strains who can help but fall in love with its natural simplicity of outline and poise? After a surfeit of the Timothy Eatons and Col. Appletons, chrysanthemums of the single types come as a refreshing change and the once spurned single roses and single dahlias are given a pla< - of honor in our gardens and our exhibitions. The article on lilac forcing, contributed by Forcing a French grower, which appears in this the lilac issue, should be of great interest to Amer- ican forcers, many of whom have had but indifferent success in forcing good flowers on this pop- ular favorite. An intimation of the remarkable future in store for this branch of floricultural industry in this country is given in the extent to which it is earned on abroad, there being individual forcers who handle for the Paris market from fifty to one hundred and twenty- five thousand plants • -a eh of De Marlev alone. The flowers are very popular in Paris; pot-grown plants are used much less extensively. Even Charles X. and Marie Legraye are forced more from field-grown stock than from pot-grown. Properly grown the flowers are cellent keepers and it only remains for our grower- to put them on the markel in such shape and quantity as to make them a staple the season through. From the earliest horticultural Vicissitudes literature down to the present of the novelty list time the ceaseless quest for new things has been going on and novelty has not infrequently superseded sterling merit. Generations back we find recorded the same spirit of jubilation over the marvelous improvements in varieties of the period which is so familiar to us of the present day. What matters it that of all the bepraised intro- duction- of by-gone days scarcely one out of a whole year"- novelty list i- extant? What matters it that of the vaunted triumph- of todaA the great majority are d ned to disappear from the lists long before some of the reader- of these lines have passed on? Other favor- ites will fill their place only to be superseded also in due time. This phase of the horticulturist's existence will always be, as it has been, the /.est. the heart and soul of his art. and all the rule- and by-laws that any society may enact to protect the profession against itself will go for naught against the universal propensity to experiment and take a chance. Let us not lose sight of the fact that a large proportion of the permanently good things in our standard list got there regardless of certifi- cate-, that -01 f the discarded things have met their fate in spite of certificates and medals and that, in all probability, history will continue to repeal itself. February 17, 1906 horticulture: 181 WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. Begin to save manure for hot beds, if you have not grenhouses enough. Leaves mixed with the manure do pretty well. Start in time with preventives for mildew. Sulphur is about the best thing to use; either dust it over the damp pipes or paint the pipes with it. Many kinds of seeds ought to be sown now; among them, lobelia, salvia, dianthu.s in variety, including Mar- guerite carnations, alyssum and verbena. Do not for a moment let up on cut- tings. Take them off as fast as they appear fit and put them in. There is no time like the present. This is es- pecially applicable to the propagation of nearly all kinds of bedding plants. Finish tying peaches and nectarines if the mild weather started them. Be careful to put on all the air possible in the day time, but take no chances nights; you may even have to give them a little heat earlier than you thought you would. If hollyhocks have been in flats the greater part of the winter they must be growing into one another now; if so lift every other one out by way of thin- ning, put them either in flats or put them in small pots, or still better a little later on plant them in cold frames. As the season advances growth ad- vances with it indoors as well as out. Repotting will be in order. Use good material; avoid anything that is likely to sour; use clean pots, clean outside and inside; clean crocks, you can keep the crocks sweet and clean, too, if over tliem you put either a little sphagnum or a piece of tough sod. If gardenias intended for summer flowering have not yet been planted do not delay any longer. In removing the old gardenia plants, if some of them are extra fine — of the pity-to-throw- away kind — put a few of them in large pots. No doubt you will get quite a few flowers from them, and sometimes nice plants in flower are used, plants, flower and all, for decorations. Start grape vines cool at first in or- der not to unduly excite the vines. After they are started syringe the vines several times a day and keep the house moderately moist, but be care- ful not to overwater at the roots; they do not require a great deal of water until they are about breaking. How- ever, when water is applied to grape vine roots it should be thorough, so much so that every root gets an equal share of water. If benches are to be replanted with American Beauty roses for midsummer flowering begin to get things in order for them. The first consideration is to get good, clean, healthy stock in at least 3 1-2 inch pots. Even if good stock costs a trifle more don't hesitate but get the best. When the time for flowers comes around it will be but small consolation to know you saved a cent or two on each plant if no flowers of any consequence are forthcoming. ADIANTUM CUNEATUM. Adiantum cuneatum is not generally regarded as a good subject for living- room culture. The specimen illustrated herewith has been in possession of a lady for ten years dining which time It has been constantly in the dwelling house. It measures over 15 ft. in cir- OBITUARY. cumference and :'.T inches in height. The health of the plant is evident in tlic picture. An example like this demonstrates the possibilities with this fern and justifies the florist in recom- mending it as a good subject for dwelling house culture when properly cared for. MARECHAL NIEL. Mr. Editor: Could you spare space enough in your valued HORTICULTURE to get. or ask the opinion of its readers, as to the proper treatment to be given a four-year-old Marechal Niel rose bush ; as to whether it should be dried off or slightly chilled, and about how to prune it to get it to flower properly. This information would be of con- siderable value to me and will be thankfully appreciated. Respectfully. F. B. If the Marechal Niel rose has made good growth, water should be grad- ually withheld and plenty of air given so that it may get thoroughly ripened, as on this depends not only the amount of flowers but the quality also. All the pruning required will be to cut back the long growths to firm wood: then tie them in to the trellis, making sure to give them a good bend to in- duce them to break back, otherwise the flowers will all be at the tips. The starting up does not differ materially from that given to a Hamburg grape- vine, except that the temperature should be a little lower. ALEX. MONTGOMERY. With the next issue of HORTICUL- TURE we shall present our sub- scribers with another in the series of beautiful colored plates, the subject being the sweet pea noveltj o 1906 Henry Eckford. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. A Manual of the Phlox. By C. S. Harrison, York, Neb. Full of the en- thusiasm the author puts into all his work and well worth the price, 25 cents. Leaflet No. 8 of the American Civic Association. Department of Nuisances. tells about mosquitos and how to abate them. Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.. and Henry Clay Weeks are the authors. The mosquito problem once solved, country life will become ;i paradise. John E. Barry. on the loth day of February, at the home of his sister. Mrs. Patrick Dono- van, in Roxbury, Mass., occurred th.- death of Mr. John Barry, for twenty years an employe of Mr. W. E. Doyle. Mr. Barry was born in Boston 32 years ago, and was the son of the late Ed- ward Barry and his wife, nee Mary Anna Joyce. He was educated in the public schools of his native city, and while at school gave promise of a bright and prosperous future. In both his private and business life after- wards John Barry redeemed the prom- ise of his youth. He was a modest man. who incorporated his religious belief in his practical living. Bright of mind, artistic in trade, unflagging in industry, loyal and scrupulously honest toward his employer and just toward all men, Mr. Barry has niad<' for himself a brilliant record, and created for those around him and for all win i in any way felt the touch of his beautiful life a noble economic and Christian ideal. Mr. Barry's death was caused by heart weakness, which came upon him swiftly and is a distinct and em- phatic loss to the florist world, whose patrons, particularly amongst the highest grade of patronage, so deeply esteemed the aristocratic blending of fine and gentle courtesy found in young Mr. Barry. The obsequies were solemnized on Feb. 13th in St. Joseph's Church. Roxbury. At the solemn Mass of Requiem Rev. Father Fahey was celebrant; Rev. Father Sullivan was dean; Rev. Father Ring. sub-deacon, and Rev. Henry A. Barry, D. D.. a relative of the deceased, was master of ceremonies. The unusually large and tearful assemblage of mourners from the various walks of life, particularly from the florist world, gave silent but certain evi- dence that a bright, beautiful and val- uable life had been brought to a close, and that the ashes of a true son, of a devoted brother, of a faithful employe and of a staunch friend were being consigned to the grave. Eternal rest be his! Charles R. Emslie. Charles R. Emslie, brother of Alex- ander Emslie. died at his home in Berlin. Vt., of tuberculosis, on Monday. Feb. 6. Mr. Emslie was born in Aber- deen, Scotland, June 14, 1869, but has been in this country for ten years, six of which have been spent in the em- ploy of his brother. He leaves a wife and child. He was a prominent mem- ber of the Burns Club and of Clan Gordon of Barre. Benjamine P. Ware. Benjamin P. Ware of Clifton, Mass., died at the Massachusetts Homoe- pathic Hospital in Boston on Feb. 7, aged 83 years. He was an active par- ticipant in Massachusetts Horticultural Society politics for many years. A- we go to press we receive the aev without details, of the death of the mother of Robert Craig. 188 HORTICULTURE February 17, 1906 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. The meeting of the New York Flor- ists' Club on Monday evening, Feb. 12, was a tremendous one, the attend- ance reaching the unprecedented num- ber of 110, the hall being packed al- most to suffocation with the crowd and the extensive exhibits. C. W. Ward gave an eloquent talk on carnations with illustrations, and was followed by Robert Craig and F. R. Pierson, both of whom also talked entertain- ingly. The outing committee reported thai Wetzel's Grove had been chosen for the club picnic, which will come off on July 2. Messrs. Nugent, Kessler and Shaw were appointed a committee to present resolutions on the death of the father of the vice-president. W. F. Sheridan was appointed in place of John N. May resigned, on the legis- lative committee. A motion to in- augurate a system of cash prizes for exhibits at the meetings was laid on the table. Ten new members were elected and twelve more nominated. The exhibition comprised some splendid groups of carnations from noted growers. The prizes for 25 blooms of four varieties were awarded as follows: First, C. W. Ward; second, F. R. Pierson Company; third, Valley Farm Greenhouses. C. W. Ward's vase of Alma Ward was declared the best in the exhibition. For preliminary cer- tificate this variety scored 94 points, and Elsa Struss was given 90 points. Among the other exhibits staged were Winsome, Harry Fenn, Seedling 32, Variegated Lawson and Fiancee from John Reimels; Red Lawson, Winsor, and White Enchantress from F. R. Pierson Company; Enchantress, Lady Bountiful, Mrs. Patten, and Nel- son Fisher from Velie Bros.; Abun- dance and freesias from R. Fischer; seedling from E. L. Enggren; Jessica and My Maryland from H. Weber & Sons; Victory from Guttman & Weber; Robert Craig and Enchantress from Cottage Gardens. Glendale from W. J. Vesey did not arrive in good condition. H. August Jahn showed a splendid vase of seedling pinks; the individual flowers were exceedingly fine and ranged in color from white to dark red. NEW BEDFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. At the monthly meeting of this so- ciety, held on Feb. 12, an address was given by Thomas White of Fair- haven upon the subject, "What is a bulb, a corm, a tuber, a rhizome?" The speaker deprecated the custom of calling all these things by the com- mon name of bulbs; explained and il- lustrated the difference in their struc- ture and habits of growth; also strongly recommended the application of the adage, "Why not call a spade a spade" in matters pertaining to horti- culture as well as in things uncouth or questionable. An interesting dis- cussion followed the address. The entertainment committee re- ported that arrangements were being made for lectures upon the gypsy and brown tail moths, and upon bulb growing in Holland. The executive committee reported the presentation of several cups by interested friends of the society for competition at the annual fall show. THE S. A. F. PAEONY COMMITTEE. The S. A. F. paeony committee files the following list of varieties under trial under the auspices of the Depart- ment of Agriculture at Washington. Peter Bisset, who is the active local member of the committee at Wash- ington, also has installed a collection at Twin Oaks and is making annual records therefrom. The following list of the Department of Agriculture set contains 76 varieties and more are to be added; Maria Kelway Agnes Mary Kelway Lady Curzon Princess Beatrice Mrs. Chamberlain Mountebank Festiva Maxima Princess Irene Duke of Clarence Lady Beresford Limosel Paderewski Mad. Calot Torquemada Glory of Somerset Prince of Wales Leonard Kelway Dorothy Welsh Alonzo Grizzel Muir Solfaterre Lottie Collins Kelway's Queen Helena Joan Seaton Princess Christian Princess of Wales Lady Gwendolen Cecil Mrs. Asquitn Stanley Prince George Cognita Duchess of Teck Autumnus Humei White Summer Day Moonbeam Reine des Fraucaises Whitleyi plena Prince Prosper Lady Carrington Sir T. J. Lipton Princess May Queen Victoria Miss Salway Bunch of Perfume Mlllais Tinted Venus Miss Briee Nomlnata i 'ulliphon Duke of Devonshire Baroness Senroeder The Bride Ella Christine Kelway Cyclops Sainfoin Venus Duchess of Sutherland .Mr. Manning Queen of the May Lady Cecilia Rose Viscount Cross Lyde Water Lily Princess Dhuleep Sing Cendrillon Alton Locke Argus Hesperus Amiable Lady Bramwell Cavalleria Rusticana Emily Clothos Opiter MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTUR- AL SOCIETY. The program of exhibitions during the season of 1906 is as follows: March 23-25 — Annual spring show in connection with the American Rose Society's exhibition. May 5 — Plants, flowers and vegeta- bles. June 2 — Rhododendron exhibition. Shrubs, hardy herbaceous flowers, or- chids, vegetables. June — A Paeony exhibition and a Rose and Strawberry exhibition, dates to be announced. July 7 — Flowers, fruits and vege- tables. July 21 — Sweet peas. aquatics, fruits, vegetables. August 4 — Phloxes, annuals, fruits and vegetables. August IS — Gladioli, China asters, fruits and vegetables. September 5-6 — Annual exhibition of plants and flowers. October 10-11 — Annual exhibition of fruits and vegetables. Nov. 2-4 — Chrysanthemum show. NEW HAVEN COUNTY HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. At the last meeting of the society, on Tuesday, Feb. 6, an interesting paper on "Rose Culture" was read by James MacGregor grower to F. S. Piatt Co PITTSBURG AND ALLEGHANY FLORISTS' AND GARDENERS' CLUB. At the meeting of the club Tuesday evening, Feb. 6, officers were elected as follows: Jno. W. Jones, president; E. C. Reineman, vice-president; F. Burki. treasurer; H. P. Joslin, secre- tary; E. C. Ludwig, assistant secre- tary; P. S. Randolph, Jno. Bader, F. Burki, executive committee, being with the exception of the president the same officers who have conducted the affairs of the club for several years. Mr. Jones has been for many years the foreman of the Schenly Park green- houses, and in this capacity has been widely and favorably known among florists and gardeners, and the people of Pittsburg who visit the Schenly Park greenhouses owe much to him. He will make a good practical presi- dent. While heartily welcoming the new president the club remembers with deep gratitude the services of the retiring president, Mr. Langhans, whose work for the welfare of the club has been faithful and unremitting. The secretary's report showed a membership of 153, with 26 accessions for the year 1905, and a larger balance in bank than ever before. It being Carnation Night there were good exhibits from home and distant growers. One member who attended the recent Carnation Convention in Boston and visited many of the growers in the vicinity stated as a curious fact that, in Massachusetts, the home of the famous Lawson car- nation, it is not now grown as well as our Pittsburg growers are doing it. Better Lawson carnations now come into the Pittsburg market than into Boston. On the other hand, Lady Bountiful, while it does very well with us, seems to be in perfection with the Boston growers. The Jno. E. Haines carnation was shown in good form, making its tnird season before the club. A committee appointed to pass upon it, consisting of Messrs. F. Burki, P. S. Randolph and C. S. Crall, voiced the prevalent sentiment when they reported it as the finest flower of its color, considering finish, stem and commercial effect, that has been exhibited at our meet- ings. Victory was shown in good form and style, and the comment was exceed- ingly favorable. W. J. & M. S. Vesey showed through J. B. Murdoch & Co. Glendale in fine form. This drew the most favorable comment of any varie- gated carnation shown, but carnations of the variegated type have never been good sellers in Pittsburg. J. L. Wyland, De Haven, Pa., showed Fiancee a good flower and pleasing color, but bursts too much; Eclipse, early, free, and a good stem; also Fred Burki, Lady Bountiful, Enchantress and Lawson. The Pittsburg Rose and Carnation Co. showed among others Flamingo, which does well with them, also Esrelle, Fred Burki and Lady Bounti- ful, and some good seedlings. The Blind Bros, showed Lawson. The Pittsburg Florist Exchange staged white and pink Lawson, Mrs. Patten. Xilson, Enchantress and Pros- February 17, 1906 HOMlCULTUKL 1 89 perity. S. J. Hatch showed a vase of Lawson, Enchantress and Lady Boun- tiful and fine primulas in pots. It was voted the meeting of the club in March should be a Rose Night. H. P. JOSLIN. CINCINNATI FLORISTS' SOCIETY. If it had not been for the out-of- town growers the exhibition given by the Cincinnati Florists' Society PeD. 10 would have been a failure. Roses are off crop here and a week of zero weather made matters worse. The stock exhibited was good, but we have had better shows both in quan- tity and quality of flowers. However, the variety displayed made up for the deficiency. The show was well ad- vertised by the daily press, but the inclemency of the weather prevented a large public attendance. Judges Schwarz and Critchell made the fol- lowing awards: American Beauty, 1st, Peter Rein- berg; 2nd, Weiland & dinger. Bride, 1st, Gus Meiers; 2nd, Weiland & din- ger; 3rd, Peter Reinberg. Bridesmaid, same as Bride. Ivory and Meteor, 1st, Peter Reinberg. Best vase of roses any other variety, 1st, Peter Reinberg; 2nd, Weiland & dinger (.both with Chatenay). Miss Kate Moulton is the name given to a new seedling rose exhibited by the Minne- apolis Floral Co. It scored 90 points. The rose is on the order of the Chatenay and is borne on a good stiff stem. It was by far the most beauti- ful vase of roses in the building. Wit- terstaetter had a vase of his new car- nation, The Aristocrat, which was greatly admired. This flower has had considerable free advertising in the local papers and therefore proved to be a good drawing card. The next exhibit will be the carnation show, which will take place on Saturday. March 10. FLORISTS' CLUB OF WASHING- TON. The Florists' Club of Washington held its regular monthly meeting on February 6. It was decided, after dis- cussion," that the first Tuesday in March, the occasion for the regular annual election of club officers, the organization shall tender a banquet to the incoming officials. The ban- quet will be held at Freund's. The arrangements were left in the hand: of a committee appointed for the pur- pose. The feature of the meeting, aside from the exhibition of carnations, was a lecture by Mr. Elmer C. Wood of the Department of Agriculture on Hie carnation and the diseases to which it is subject. Mr. Wood illustrated his descriptive address with stereop- ticon slides, showing the manner in which the wet and dry rot can be pre- vented, detected and cured. James T. Scott, of the F. R. Pier- son Co., made a brief but highly ap- preciated speech, discussing the cer- tification of meritorious varieties of the carnation and the unscrupulous methods of some dealers in trying to put out unworthy sorts. In the report of the committee on awards, Imperial scored 74 points. Pink Imperial 85 points, John E. Haines 85 points, Robert Craig 86 points and Glendale 80 points. My Maryland. Jessica, Beacon, Evange- line, Helen Gould, White Enchantress and Winsor if shown as well at two more meetings of this club will be each entitled to a certificate. Certifi- cates were awarded to S. C. Briggs for superior culture of rose Killarney and carnation Enchantress, Ley & Bickings for exhibit of carnations and Mrs. G. G. Hubbard for superior cul- ture of rose Killarney. Mikado, Pink Patten and Abundance carnations were also on exhibition. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTI- CULTURISTS. Department of Plant Registration. A. C. Zvolanek, Bound Brook, N. J., submits for registration the following named new Christmas blooming sweet peas: Mrs. Alex. Wallace, seedling from Florence Denzer x Lady Hamilton; lavender. J. K. Allen, spotted pink on white ground. Christmas Enchantress, soft pink. Jack Hunter, yellow, black seeded. Mrs. C. Wild, Zvolanek's Christmas x Salopian; carmine. Christmas Meteor, scarlet. W. J. STEWART, Secretary. SOCIETY OF FRENCH GARDENERS IN LONDON. At the annual dinner of this so- ciety which was held at the Cafe Royal, London, on January 6th, there was quite a group of international horticulturists both amateur and pro- fessional—English, French, Belgian, Japanese, and we know not how many more besides. America was repre- sented for the first time, Mr. Wiliam Duckham of Madison, N. J., being among the guest g The toasts were: The President of the French Republic, the King, La Societe Francaise d'Horticulture de Londres, Our English Friends and Supporters, the Bureau of the Society and the English Horticultural Press. The chair was taken by Mr. John Har- rison of Leicester, and the speakers were Mr. George Schneider, Mr. Har- man Payne, Mr. Thomas Bevan, Mr. Verboonen, Mr. B. Wynne. This was the 17th anniversary. The proceedings were partly in French and partly in English, it being a not uncommon thing for some of the Frenchmen to speak English and some of the English speakers to do their part in French at these very interest- ing gatherings. PASADENA GARDENERS' ASSO- CIATION. At the meeting on February 2, plans were completed for a three days' flower show on April 5, 6 and 7. Messrs. Hanson, Blake and Thompson afterward waited on the Board of Trade and secured their hearty en- dorsement and promise of assistance. It is planned to hold the show in the Y. M. C. A. auditorium. At this sea- son the flowers will be at their best, and it is anticipated that such an ex- hibition will be a strong force in pro- moting an interest in horticulture throughout Southern California. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The next meeting of the club will be held at Horticultural Hall, Boston, on Tuesday evening, Feb. 20, at 8 o'clock. The lecturer of the evening will be Robert Cameron of the Harvard Botanic Gardens, on his recent tour through the West Indies. Some very choice and interesting exhibits are promised, which alone will be worth coming to see. Applications for mem- bership are still coming in, and it looks like 300 members before May 1. There will be music, refreshments and other attractions as usual. ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB. The St. Louis Florists Club's car- nation meeting was held Thursday, Feb. 8, with a good attendance. The exhibits which took prizes were as follows: Twenty-five red, 1st, W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Red Sport of Glendale; 2d, Theo. Klockenkemper, Flamingo. Twenty-five white, 1st, H. Weber & Sons Co., My Maryland; 2d, W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Lady Bountiful. Twenty- five light pink, 1st, Wm. Winter, En- chantress; 2d, D. C. Noble, Light Pink Lawson. Twenty-five dark pink, 1st, W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Lawson; 2d, J. F. Ammann. Lawson. Twenty-five varie- gated, 1st, Wm. Winter. Patten; 2d, H. Weber & Sons Co., Jessica. The Indianapolis Floral Co. exhibited a nice vase of Candace; John Steidle a sport qf Enchantress, the color dark- er than Enchantress; the Minneapolis Floral Co. a vase of the new rose Miss Kate Moulton, which was awarded cer- tificate of merit; W. J. & M. S. Vesey sent a vase of sweet peas, which re- ceived honorable mention. The judges were E. W. Guy, Max Herzog, F. H. Ude, Jr. It was decided to make the next club meeting, March 8, a rose meeting, the club to offer five dollars for 1st and three dollars for 2d best 25 white, 25 pink, 25 red and 25 any other color. The trustees will take charge of all flowers sent, the same as for the car- nation meeting. STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION OF INDIANA. The regular meeting was held on Feb. 6 at the State House at Indian- apolis. The chief business of the evening was in regard to holding a spring show, and after some discus- sion Messrs. A. F. J. Baur, H. W. Rieman and George Wiegand were appointed a committee to arrange for a show in April. J. E. A. Haugh of Anderson was present and addressed the meeting. CLEVELAND FLORISTS' CLUB. The last regular meting was held on Monday evening, February 12. A general discussion was held regarding a carnation show and it was finally decided to hold one on February 26 at 8 P. M. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. Thi- twelfth annual ball of the Lenox Horticultural Society was given on the evening of February 6, in the Town Hall, which was handsomely decorated with palms, potted plants and greens for the occasion. The Kentucky Society of Florists held its regular meeting at Joseph Wet tie's home Tuesday night. It was decided that on Wednesday, Feb. 21, thej hold an exhibition of carnations ami roses. Anyone having anything of interest to exhibit should send same to Secretary Fred L. Schulz. This year the public will be given an oppor- tunity to see the show. 190 HORTICULTURE February 17, 1906 IMPRESSIONS OF THE BOSTON MEETING OF THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. (Paper by Albert M. Herr Before the Flor- ist-' i 'lull of Philadelphia, February 6th, 1906.) When the meeting of the American Carnation Society is mentioned the first thought and the first question is "how was the exhibition?" In view of this fact the exhibition will receive our first consideration. The entries for this exhibition eclipsed all previous efforts in the ex- hibition line and had not Dame Na- ture freaked off into a week of May weather, just preceding the meeting, there would have -been half again as many carnations staged in Boston as ever were previously staged at one time or place in the world. Accustomed as this society is to a blizzard as part of its programme for the week, it seemed doubly unusual to see exhibitors throw flowers aside because they had heated in transit, and to hear others say • "we did not care to risk our flowers for travelling in such soft weather," yet such were the facts in the case and fully 20,000 flowers were not staged that would have been under more favorable con- ditions. In spite of all these drawbacks the show in a small measure eclipsed in quantity all previous shows, but the continued warm weather of January brought the quality of the blooms be- low their normal average for this sea- son of the year, and with the excep- tion of the improvement in the newer varieties over tlhe older sorts, the standard of the flowers shown was not as high as in some former shows. Had not the hall been almost ideal for the keeping of carnations this would have been more noticeable, but even with these soft flowers the ex- hibition was better the second day than any exhibition this society has ever held and the sleepy, sick-looking vases usually in evidence the second day were conspicuous by their ab- sence. In the contest for certificate of merit, only two scored up to the point of award; these were F. R. Pierson Company's Winsor and John Reimels' Winsome, both of them a beautiful pink color, a color we stand very much in need of, as we are running low on profitable varieties in this shade. It is to be hoped they show up as well on the benches of the men who buy them as they did on the ex- hibition tables. Those varieties that did not score high enough for a cer- tificate are not of necessity inferior sorts, as here again the weather was to blsm( and many of those entered were too soft to be done full justice by the judges, who had to judge from what they had before them. In the Lawson Medal class the gold medal. went to C. W. Ward with the variety EJlsa Struss, another one of. the pink shades we are looking for. The color of this variety scored high by daylight and would have scored higher under the electric light, as it certainly did light up handsomely. The silver medal went to Pierson's Winsor. another feathei cap. The bronze medal to C. W. Ward's Robert Craig; this one will s.inn need another cap to hold all of its feathers. To mention all of the new named and numbered sorts, that wen- up for exhibition only, would sin ! mean confusion, but several of them were so striking as to demand recognition in a paper of this sort, the first of these being Rob Roy, exhibited by the Dailledouze Bros.; it is a phe- nomenally large white, that is des- tined to make a sensation if ever it is put on the market. Another one in this class was a bright yellow so distinct as to be the first variety to catch your eye in looking over the hall; its fine color and fine stem will no doubt make it some day a stand- ard yellow. Still another was Peter Fisher's Evangeline, in color a rather dull salmon, but fine in form, substance and stem. A Boston retailer whis- pered in confidence that the color was just what the people want; under electric light it is a handsome thing, but in daylight I would not be one of the people. His Beacon looks like a winner in the scarlet class, and if any or all of the three scarlets now being introduced fall into the same grave as Fiancee we will have this one for future trial. Patten & Company's Mikado is a a fancy flower for a fancy trade and one well worth a trial. S. J. Goddard's Helen Goddard jumped into favor at once with the most of us as a successor to William Scott and Joost. There were a host of other good ones on exhibition, but all of this has been chronicled in the trade papers, and it would simply make you tired to hear them all over again. In the standard sorts among the whites Lady Bountiful led all of the others and it well merits this lead. Enchantress was almost one-third of the show; in fact, for the sake of the general effect of the exhibition mere were too many of the lighter colors. Lawson was not so much in evidence as in former years and the best one hundred blooms in this class was awarded to Peter Fisher with the variety Nelson Fisher. In the Scott shade of pink class there was practically nothing doing, and Fiancee, the queen of our last year's exhibition, was conspicuous by its absence, and we will have to look to the present season's introductions to fill the gap in this class. The same is true of scarlets, there being nothing striking to show excepting this sea- son's introductions and apparently they are all good. In crimsons, Ward and Dailledouze can grow the Presi- dent and Crimson Glow and make money from them in the New York market; other cities draw the line at Harry Fenn and do not want too many of them. Yellow variegated has found no successor to Buttercup and Butter- cup is too old to travel to the exhibi- tion if it is not defunct entirely. Eldorado was the only variety in this class'. In white variegated M. A. Pat- ten and Variegated Lawson had the field to themselves. Lawson cranks claim there is nothing like the Law- son and they are not far wrong, no matter whether it is a white, varie- gated, light pink, dark pink or any other color. In this latter class Pros- perity and Mikado had the field to thems. The arrangements for staging the flowers quickly and without confusion were well made and the coffee and sandwich feature in the hall as a pre- liminary to Boston hospitality was certainly appreciated by these hard workers, who had until 1 p. m. to stage their flowers. The rearrangement for effect after they had all been staged in class made things very confusing for the judges and delayed the work fully half an hour. Six judges worked on this exhibition for almost three hours and they did not waste any time. As to the business meetings they are worth more consideration than most of the members give them. There were several innovations made that will no doubt be record markers for Boston. The principal one of these is the fact that in the future certificates of merit will be given only after a variety has scored up to the proper figure on the exhibition table and again scored by a committee of three under a scale of points yet to be adopted and adapted to the scoring of the variety in the greenhouses of the originator. It was also proposed that the growers of new varieties for in- troduction should keep a record of the number of blooms cut per square foot of the variety and the price it brings in their market and publish these records at intervals during the sea- son. By this double method of check- ing up a new variety this society hopes to avoid the introduction of fail- ures, as it deeply deplores the loss of time, money and space through the failure of so many of the newer in- troductions. The papers read were all valuable in their respective lines, but the dis- ■ ussion on them was so meager that it came pretty near being nothing at all. The attendance at the opening meeting in the evening filled the large hall we had for a meeting room, the next day it dropped off about 90 per cent., the show holding about the half of these and the other half were sight- seeing either in the city or among the surrounding growers. This loss of at- tendance could be partially overcome if the growers were to arrange a pro- gram of visiting for the first day, re- turning the party about 4.30 p. m., the hall always being closed from 1.30 to about 4.30 for judging. Another pro- gram could be arranged for Friday, this visiting of the growers being a legitimate part of the session wnich should be arranged so as not to con- flict with the business sessions. One very vivid impression of this Boston meeting will be the nearness with which we came to losing the special railroad rate of a fare and one- third. Our attendance by rail at these meetings is so close to the hundred mark required that every one who at- tends should buy a ticket on the cer- tificate plan; it is very little trouble and means the saving of a lot of money to some of us. Philadelphia and New York were the chief sinners at this meeting. Another impression to the visitor was the lack of a registration book and a place for the proper receipt of mail and telegrams; this was no doubt simply an oversight of the local club and the President, through whom such affairs are arranged. The banquet was a royal finish to a very profitable and enjoyable meeting, and the few disappointments always an incident of such meetings are soon forgotten in the memory of the host of pleasant ones, and we are now all looking forward to the next meeting in Toronto for 1907. February 17, 1 HORTICULTURE 191 One word about this Toronto meet- ing. It ought to be a rousing meet- ing anil a good exhibition. Toronto is easily reached from both the east and the west and our President-elect is the sort, of a man who will leave nothing undone that will add to the pleasure and profit of the members attending this meeting. He has already secured the transportation of all cut flowers for the exhibition through the customs free of duty and without the delay usual in such cases. If there is no other reason for coming the mere fact that you will meet President-elect John H. Dunlop of Toronto, Ont., is an all sufficient one. MIGNONETTE. Abstract from a paper read before the Tarrytown Horticultural Society by Jo- seph Bradley. The kind of house to grow mignon- ette in is in my opinion a house such as is commonly used to grow violets in, with the benches somewhat fur- ther from the glass. They should be from two to three feet according to the variety you intend to grow. The nearer to the glass the better, provid- ing there is head room to keep it straight. The house should be so constructed that both side and top air can be given as it likes abundance of air. Solid benches should be used where it is possible, as there is not so much danger of the bottom roots becoming dry, which is very injurious to mig- nonette. If solid benches are used the soil should be removed about ten inches deep and filled with three-quar- ter loam to one-quarter manure, with good sprinkling of air slaked lime. If shallow benches are used they should be six inches deep at the least and if boards are used at the bottom they should be far enough apart to allow good drainage. Mignonette should be sown where it is expected to bloom without trans- planting it. After lines have been drawn, say twelve inches apart cross- ways and ten inches lengthway, then place three of four seeds at each place where the lines cross each other. When the plants are one inch high they should be taken out leaving one in each place. After the plants have attained a height of four inches they should have the top pinched out to cause them to make side shoots. If you wish very large spikes then only four or five, but very nice spikes can be had if eight or nine shoots are left to grow. It is very necessary to keep them tied in straight, and there are several ways of doing this. One is just to place a stake in the middle of the plant and run a string around. Some use carnation stakes, some also run wires lengthways of the bed and strings crossways the same as some carnation growers do, and I think this way the best; it keeps them upright without crowding. If you wish to cut mignonette for the holidays the seed should be sown by the middle of August. All the air should be left on the house night and day until near frost. But after it is closed I like to have it from 47 to 50 degrees with as much air as it is possible to give at all times. I know that some growers advocate from 40 to 45 degrees but in my opinion this is too dead, especially so after the month of January when we get more sun. After the spikes have begun to form they should have liquid manure about once every ten days. I find horse manure suits it first-class. Also nitrate of soda about three barrels to fifty gallons of water. After the first crop has been cut, if proper at- tention is given to pinching and feed- ing, good cutting can be kept up until June. I think it a mistake to throw it out after the first crop has been cut; the spikes are not quite so large but you get a great deal more of them and they come much quicker. The best variety that I know of is Her Majesty. It is rather tall but it gives good satisfaction. The greatest pest on mignonette is the common cabbage worm or the larva? of the yellow butterfly and if this pest is not kept in check he will soon eat up all the plants. I find paris green very good in exterminat- ing it, but it must be used not too strong or it will burn the plants. It ought to oe mixed in water and put on with a fine spray, just enough paris green in the water to color it. Salt can also be used dissolved in water; while hellebore, slug shot, py- rethrum power, tobacco dust can also be used dusted on the plants. But the the best way is to keep the butterfly out of the house by placing mosquito netting over the ventilators or by building a light frame work over the bed and covering it with netting. The earthworms also become troublesome in the solid benches if lime water is not used from time to time. After the first crop has been cut and the plants are making new growth they will require abundance of water and a good top dressing of well rotted cow manure will help them a great deal, but the liquid manure should be used as before. The spikes will be greatly improved if cut twenty-four hours and placed in a cool house before using them. CALIFORNIA NOTES. French and Belgian growers should mi,, more care in the packing of flow- ering stock imported by California nurserymen. If such stock as azaleas and rhododendrons were more generally of some value when opened here the importations by California nurserymen from European nursery- men would be considerably increased. The president of the National Gard- eners' Association, John M. Hunter of New York, is touring California with the object of finding a location for a national gardeners' home, which it is intended to establish in this state. On the 4th inst. he was shown the beau- ties of Golden Gate Park by Superin- tendent McLaren, and he pronounced it from an expert's point of view one of the most beautiful parks in the world and the most beautiful in America. Warm, growing weather has fol- lowed all this passing week the inces- sant rainfall of the cold, preceding- week, and crops and vegetation of all descriptions are materially improved. Almond buds have commenced to swell ami willow and elderberry leaves are coming out. Orchards and vineyards are in good condition, and cultivation and pruning are progressing. The damage by frosts this season has been comparatively light and the outlook is good tor large crops of deciduous fruits and grapes. Citrus fruit trees have been greatly benefited by the re- i em warm weather. Relatives and friends of Luther Burbank issued a circular this week calling attention to the annoyance to which he is subjected almost daily, and requesting the discontinuance of visits by the public; they also placed on each gate at his residence a notice declaring that anyone entering or trespassing on the grounds will be prosecuted. John M. Rutland of Mel- bourne, who is here visiting the trade, has secured this week the exclusive right to handle and distribute in Aus- tralia, and the eastern portion of the world, including Africa, Luther Bur- hank's thornless cactus, new grape, and several species of new plums. Fruit growers of California are feel- ing much better than they have. Rates on fruit, shipments are to be lowered and rebates positively abolished. A prominent grower said: "Speed and direct carriage to the Eastern market are vital to the fruit industry of Cali- fornia." And W. E. Gerber, president of the Earl Fruit Company, said: "This decision of the transportation lines will be a great thing for the fruit industry of the state. It means a reduction of 15 per cent, in the cost of the refrigeration of fruits shipped to Eastern points, and to that extent will the fruit growers of the state re- ceive the benefit. Judging by last year's shipments, which amounted to 7000 cars, the net gain to the fruit growers of the state by the reduction agreed upon will be fully $100,000." Warm and clear weather prevailed throughout the state most of the week, with considerable cloudiness at the close and light rain in the central and southern sections on the 4th and 5th inst. This warm weather is being very beneficial to grain, which is now in excellent condition and making rapid growth, with indications of a large crop in all sections. Plowing and seeding are in progress in many places and completed in others. The grain acreage in some districts will be larger than last season's, but in others, owing to absence of rains early in the season, it will be less. Grass and range feed made rapid growth during the week and pasturage is abundant in all sections. Stocks are in fair con- dition and steadily improving. Sugar beet planting is in progress in the San Joaquin valley and early potatoes are being planted in South California. Good progress has been made in prun- ing and cultivating orchards and vine- , which are thrifty and advanc- ing rapidly. Peach, almond and loquat trees are in bloom, citrus fruit are in good condition and rapid- ly putting out new growth, and orange picl nig and shipping continues. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. Holliston, Mass. — M. E. Cutler, one hi ii ise. Barnstable, Mass. — G. B. Lewis, one S. Milford, Mass.— W. D. Howard, additions. ielson, Conn. — W. J. Sehoon- man, one house. Bedford, Mass. — William G. i . one house, 17x86. .port, R. I.— Stewart Ritchie, lion house; Oscar Schultz, ad- : William Jurgens, additions. 192 HORTICULTURE February 17, 1906 IMPRESSIONS OF CALIFORNIA AND ITS CLIMATE. [nued from page 14::. i Near Oceana, I saw carnations growing in a garden which were finer in plant and flower than any I have ever seen in a green- house; the plants being sturdy and symmetrical with beautiful foliage and stiff erect stems surmounted by the finest and most symmetrical flowers; no stakes or support was needed, and here should be the perfect field for the work of the hybridizer and seeker after new varieties. At Pasadena, I saw on the lawns a number of beautiful specimens of Phoenix reclinata, ten to twenty feat in height and of most symmetrical form, but this was the only one of the finer palms that I saw used to any extent in California and it seems to me that our large palm growers should work up this field and encour- age California planters to make use of the seaforthia, lantanas, kentias, etc., which have a more graceful ap- pearance than' the old fan palm with its spiky leaves and thread-like fila- ments. In the vicinity of Santa Barbara are large lemon orchards nestling in the valleys between the hills wherever there is an opening with a supply of water for irrigation and just below Santa Barbara, there is a beautiful place on the sea shore called Mitainar, consisting of small cottages each sur- rounded with a fresh green lawn, also a country club with spacious grounds all with the greenery of our suburbs and a splendid view of the sea. Just before reaching Los Angeles, the train passes through several miles of strawberry fields closely planted, with just room to walk between the rows and all under irrigation, but one has to look twice to recognize this well-known plant as each leaf looks as though it had just been washed, waxed and varnished. Looking along the rows every once in a while you see a plant with a large cluster of ripe berries, not a crop at all, but say one plant in twenty-five with ripe fruit, and affording a good picking from the large area, and as the winter season advances they become more plentiful. A" little nearer Los Angeles, in fact just outside the city, there is a pigeon establishment with thirty thousand breeding birds, the whole arrangement consisting simply of orange boxes piled in tiers for nests and covered with wire netting supported by rough poles. In the Los Angeles markets I saw huge piles of the winter pine- apple, musk mellons labeled "fine Casabas," which must have originated in the imagination of some grower who had never seen the true type of the fine old Casaba as nothing more could have been conjured in the garden. The giant redwoods near Vera Cruz resemble an enormous growth of hemlock spruce many times magnified, and these trees increase in size as one ascends the mountains, culminating in a grove of fine trees averaging three hundred feet in height in a valley near the summit. This grove has been enclosed for a park and will be pre- served for future generations. On many ranches there are groves of eucalyptus planted closely together twenty to twenty-five years ago and now seventy-five to a hundred feet in height with trunks as straight as an arrow, but so far no use has be n found for this tree excepting for fire- wood and it is about as ornamental as the Carolina poplar. Among the disappointments of the trip, was that I did not see any San Jcse scale at San Jose, although I en- quired for it repeatedly. No one .seemed to be acquainted with this small pest which is raising so much commotion here, except by reputation. Although my stay in California was limited to two weeks duration, every moment was crowded with interesting sights and experiences and I have only been able to give you a very meager account of the interesting things to be seen. To give a full account of what I saw in even such a short visit would require several evenings and would, 1 fear, tire your patience unless you, too, have been there and have a fellow- feeling in the reminiscences. The country has a charm which lingers in your memory and makes you wish to go again, but if the choice is yours the trip should be made in the spring when everything is fresh and green and the flowers are in full bloom. SAMUEL MURRAY. We introduce to our readers, through the portrait which appears herewith, one of the best known and best liked hi the fraternity of American llorists. Samuel Murray of Kansas City. Mo. Mr. Murray is one of those all-round, indispensable men who can be relied upon to do his share and more whe i artistic decorative work is called for, when cultural abilities are to be dem- onstrated in the exhibition hall. wh?n the stranger within the gates is to be welcomed or any self-sacrificing duty for the benefit of the craft presents it- self. Mr. Murray's busy little estab- lishment, next to the Coates House, is 'lie first objective point of every horti- cultural visitor to Kansas City. FORCING LILAC DE MARLEY FOR CUT FLOWERS. Translated from the French. On arrival in the fall, after unpack- ing, place in a cool shed and pack plants close together without watering (that means, starve the plants a little). A spell of moderate freezing will im- prove the forcing chances. When wanted for forcing, remove to the greenhouse, where they are to be planted right close in the ground, but so that enough passageway be left to attend to them. Small houses of 150- 200 each would be preferable when larger quantities are to be forced, so that new stock can be set in every week. The houses must be darkened, and the temperature may be run up at once to 86-95 deg. Fahrenheit. Water every day towards noon with cold water, and spray the branches freely; plants want air and light from time to time, best for an hour or two in the middle of the day. After 18-20 days, flowers should be ready to cut, which will be white when forced in the dark; the natural color of de Marley being a pale lilac. If the leaf- buds are allowed to grow, it will inter- fere with the development of the flower buds; therefore always allow the latter the preference to develop first, and until they are fairly out re- move the growing leafbuds. If wanted in the natural tint, do not start forcing before January; earlier they will not take color. Force in well lighted and ventilated houses with 85-95 deg. Fahrenheit; they want much heat at the start, until the buds have pushed 3 to 4 inches long, then grad- ually lower the temperature; the lower the temperature and the more air and light you give the more pro- nounced will the color appear. This of course is a slower process. Field- grown plants of Charles X, and white Mari'j Legraye. are both treated suc- cessfully for the Paris market in the latter way, and will then show their natural colors to perfection. PERSONAL. A. Schultheis of College Point, has sufficiently recovered from his long and severe illness to go to Lakewood. « lie re he will spend a few weeks in recuperating. Philip Breitmeyer, manager of J. Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich., has been appointed second vice-president of the German-American bank of that city. With its notable prominence the bank could have chosen no man more worthy of the position. C. A. Dards of New York, has gone on a trip to Egypt, and expects to J. M. Keller there and gather cyclamen persicum and nelumbiums on the banks of the Nile, in company with that distinguished plantsman, with the kind permission of the croco- diles. Recent visitors in Buffalo: J. A. Valentine of Denver, Arnold Ringier of Chicago, F. R. Gillmann, of Rhine- beck, Max Beatus of Dayton, P. R. Quinlan of Syracuse, Wm. Schomburg of Rochester, P. Berkowitz of Phila- delphia and Wm. Hagemann of New York. February 17. 1906 HOKT1CUL.TURL 193 SEED TRADE TOPICS TEST OF 1905 SEED NOVELTIES. Translated by G. B. The Society tor Promotion of Horti- culture in Prussia publishes their an- nual 1905 report of culture-tests of novelties in this month's issue of "Gartenflora." The report is very in- teresting, because the plants reported on are figuring conspicuously in the novelty pages of 1906 catalogues of seed firms, it affords for intending buy- ers an entirely disinterested judgment of their value. We give an exact translation of the report without com- ment. Flowering Plants. Centaurea tuperialis gigantea. The plants grew above three feet high, had long stems, which produced white flow- ers, not quite as large as in Centaurea Marguaritae, which they most re- semble, and which we took them at first to be. The pleasant odor of the flower deserves special mention. Reseda odorata grandifl Victor a perfecta. This is an improved form of the Victoria mignonette. We can justly say that the blooms are much more intensively red, or better brown. In habit they are like the old form; but the variety does not come alto- gether true, as there are many or- dinary Victoria among the seedlings; otherwise good. Dianthus laciniatus mirabilis. Like most of the garden pinks the plant is one foot high; very small leaves, flow- ers three inches across and much more divided than the ordinary laciniatus, in aspect almost like a spider web; very soft shades of color very grace- ful as cut flowers and as grouping plants. Winter Stork Queen Alexandra. (Perhaps the same as "Queen of Alex- andria," mentioned in some cata- logues.— Note of translator.) This is a very early variety, 80 per cent, double; flowers about July; a seedling from last year's beautiful novelty Beauty of Nice; color of flowers lilac- rose; stems 11-2 feet high, good for field culture. Tagetes patula nana parvifl. fl. pi. Liliput. These marigolds are advan- tageously grown in shaded places, where they will thrive and flower well. In the public gardens of Berlin and Potsdam they have been used exten- sively. Phlox Drum. gr. fi. nana compct. "Cacilien Phlox." Dwarf summer phlox remarkable for the many blue colors in the seedlings; to be recom- mended. Silene pendula "Elfride." A novelty with lilac flowers, which color is new among the silenes; the foliage is yel- low, but not a pleasant contrast; the seed should be sown about Christmas, the plants later on to be put in cold frames. Dahlia variabilis "Lucifer." A single dahlia, which comes true from seeds; flowers about 2 inches across, dark scarlet; foliage dark red; good for decorative foliage groups. "Colossal." Very large flowering, single dahlia, flowers erect, all colors. Dutch Giant Dahlias. "Herzog Hein," crimson-red. "Glory of Baarn," rose violet; half filled. "Hollandia," soft violet, well-filled and of noble form, good cropper. "Paul Kruger," light rose, dark striped. "Dr. K. \V. v. Gorken," light rose, very large, hah filled. "Germane," carmine-red, ligh ly filled. Cactus Dahlia. "Fire-ray." Weil named; good cropper. Impatiens Holstii. The plants grow to be 1 1-4 ft. high, and part of them to that circumference; color, brilliant vermilion red; always three to four flowers on the tips of the branches, each flower being about 1 1-4 inches in diameter; better grower than I. Sultani. Schizanthus hybridus gr. fl. Sup- posed to be a better hybrid of the old form; we, however, couldn't possibly find any difference; crop matured quickly, but succumbed to first cold rains; it seems the plant will not stand manuring. Cheiranthus incanus nanus comp. alba. Made little compact globulous bushes 1 ft. high; as late as Sept. 1.; first flowers, however, all double; seems to want a different culture from the ordinary winter stocks. Linaria cymbalaria compct. alba. Another creeping plant that in this variety has acquired a globulous habit; about 1 ft. high; the small white io- belia-like flowers standing directly- above foliage; best for carpet bedding. Linaria c. globosa. Similar to above, but lilac color. Polygonum oxyphyllum. Strong growing perennial 2 1-2 ft. high, leaves gray-green; did not flower. Aster perennis hybr. Snowflake. Two ft. high perennial fall aster first flowers impure violet; later white; not bad. Aster perennis hybr. Townshendi. Strong growing perennial; did not flower. Aster Hohenzollern; glossy salmon rose, A new color of this aster, good for cut flowers; color true to name. Aster Gitania. Intended to become a new strain, almost 2 ft. high; flowers 8 inches across; character like Comet asters; colors rose, light blue and white; for large vases; not bad. Rekord Aster, hortensian-rose. Needle-like flowers, but in size beaten by Gitania; color doubtful; not a fa- vorite with us. Rekord Aster, lilac. Same as above, lilac. Heliotropum hybr. gr. fl. Cyklop. One and one-half to 2 1-2 ft. high; flower clusters 12 inches across and more; very fragrant; color lilac, light and dark blue; an excellent novelty; sure- ly the largest flowering H. of its time; good for large grouping beds. Physostegia virginiana gr. fl. alba. A pretty white labiatae for cut flower uses. Echinacea Helianthus. If true to name should produce red sunflowers. Did not flower with us; report later. Nicotiana Sanderae. N. affinis x N. Forgetiana; with us germination of seeds did not take place at all. Gypsophila elegans gr. fi. "Covent Garden." Flowers larger than in known variety; otherwise no differ- ence. To be Continued. NATIONAL CANNERS' ASSOCIA- TION. The annual convention of the Na- tional Cahners' Association opened at Atlantic City, N. Y.. Dec. 14. About 700 delegates representing the chief firms in this important industry from all parts of the United States were present besides a representative ele- ment of the wholesale seed trade and quite a number of seed growers. Headquarters were at Hotel Rudolph and thi- exhibition of machinery, etc., was tastefully decorated for the occa- sion. So well pleased were the visit- ors with this resort as a convention point that it is likely the future con- ventions will be held at the same place. There was little activity in the bean market. Peas were in some little demand, Alaska Admiral, Ad- vancer and Surprise being the princi- pal varieties inquired for. Bookings for crop of 1907 were liberal and most of the growers and wholesalers did considerable business. Among the seedsmen present were W. H. Grennell, A. L. Rogers, Jerome B. Rice, Robert Livingston, W. C. Langbridge, W. H. Buckbee, J. Bol- giano, Mr. Pease and Mr. Bradstreet of the Cleveland Seed Co.. C. N. Keeney, O. F. Leonard, Arthur Clark and brother, Watson, Woodruff, Mc- Morran and Grey, the Canadian pea growers, Mr. Parmelee of the Jno. H. Allen Seed Co.. W. A. Dennison. Frank S. Piatt. W. Atlee Burpee and Howard Earl. D. M. Ferry & Co., report a busy sea- son, 3,000 bushels of peas to one firm being among their large orders. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Frantz de Laet, Contich, Belgium. Catalogue of cacti and other special- ties. Chicago Carnation Company, Joliet, 111. Price list of new and standard carnations for 1906. George W. P. Jerrard Co., Caribou, Me. 1906 catalogue of seed potatoes, early corn and seeds. Burpee's 1906 Wholesale Seed Prices for Market Gardeners and Florists. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. Thomas J. Grey & Co., Boston, Mass. Seed Catalogue for 1906. Lists also trees, garden plants and imple- ments. Rosedale Nurseries, S. G. Harris, Prop., Tarrytown, N. Y. — Supplement ueral catalogue of plants, shrubs, roses and trees. F. E. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conn. Spring and Fall, 1906, Cata- logue. A well printed, illustrated list of choice nursery stock. "A Little Green Book for the Gar- den." A cute little pocket catalogue I for 1906 by Henry Saxton Adams, Jamaica Plain, Mass. Hammond's Slug Shot Works, Fish- kill-on-Hudson, N. Y. Pamphlet of Horicum, the San Jose Scale Killer, Thrip Juice.and other insect remedies. Griffith & Turner Company, Balti- more, Md. Catalogue No. 19 of Farm and Garden Supplies. A very com- plete list, especially of machinery and farming implements. Thirtieth Anniversary Supplement, including prize awards of 1905 — and the story of "Seeds That Grow." With 194 horticulture: February 17, 1906 A RiUS T|iO C|R A T WILL BE AT TORONTO WITH THE GOODSf | CHICAGO CARNATION CO., I . JOLIET, ILL. numerous illustrations. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. Hoopes, Brother & Thomas, West Chester, Pa. — Handbook No. 2, of or- namental trees and plants. A pine branch and cone forms a very appro- priate cover adornment to this finely illustrated publication. Moon's Trees, 1906, Horticultural Art Book issued by the Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrisville, Pa. Typographically one of the finest catalogues of the sea- son. Text and pictures calculated to whet the appetite for lawn and garden beauty. Arthur Cowee, Berlin, N. Y., Cata- logue, 19116. of Groff's New Hybrid Gladioli. Mr. Cowee is all right and so are his gladioli. He has devoted a life of ceaseless industry to this specialty and well deserves the great success he has achieved. LISTS OF PATENTS. Issued January 30, 1906. 810,972. System for Sprinkling Lawns, Gardens, Green- houses, Parks, etc. Frank H. Paradice, Denver, Colo. 811,276. Arbor. John Cooper, Dia- mond, La. 811,373. Warp Stop Motion. Thomas A. B. Carver, Glasgow, Scotland. 811,508. Sash-Lifting Apparatus for Greenhouses. William O. Johnston and Phillip J. Foley, Chicago, 111. Issued February 6, 1906. 811.600. Combined Weeder, Orchard- Cultivator and Fallow- Plow. William Turner, Wenatchee, Wash. 811,651. Fruit-Display Box. George E. Miller, Riverside, Cal., assignor of one-half to Ed- ward L. Pequegnat, River- side, Cal. 811,712. Adjustable Stand for Flower- Pots. Adolph Graefe, Brook- lyn, New York. 811,951. Greenhouse and Other Glazed Structure. Paul M. Pier- son, Ossining, N. Y., as- signor to The Pierson-Sef- ton Co., Jersey City, N. J., a corporation of New Jersey. *01.!<78. Strawberry-Vine Trimmer. Nels A. Weigen, Clearlake, Iowa. IMPRESSIONS OF NEW CARNA- TIONS. Remarks By Edward A. Stroud At Florists' Club Ot Philadelphia, Feb. >;. 1906. To rightly judge a carnation on the exhibition table, a good idea is to scale it up according to one's own judgment on the points adopted by the Carnation Society; you will be surprised how much better knowl- edge you will get of a variety by fol- lowing this method. Lady Bountiful showed up promi- nently, winning all prizes in the class of whites; if any fault, it shows a lack of substance which is against it as a shipper. My Maryland unfortunately could not be staged by Mr. Weber, as that variety with his other exhibits (some 1 200 flowers in all) carried poorly, owing to the warm weather. The Strafford Flower Farm showed 100 of this variety and was fortunate enough to secure an award. Mr. Weber has made an announcement to the trade through the various papers which is a square deal. My Mary- land, as you know, has not been suc- cessfully grown everywhere. As grown at Strafford, its habit differs entirely from its growth with Mr. Weber; but we do not by any means pronounce it unworthy and feel con- fident that if certain grassy peculiari- ties can be eliminated this variety will prove a good thing, as its keeping qualities are above par. Enchantress was shown extensively and nothing could compete with it in its color. It occupies a field of its own. Robert Craig is certainly a thor- oughbred: it looked beautiful staged, and as seen growing at Mr. Ward's. Whether this fine condition can be duplicated by the smaller growers and whether it can be made a com- mercial success is a question yet to be decided. Mr. Fisher's new red seedling Bea- con, looked well, standing out promi- nently from all others in its bright- ness of color; seeing it growing at his place impressed me with its commer- cial value, being such a free bloomer; its stem seemed a trifle weak, but not sufficiently so to injure it. Red Lawson will do when there are no other good reds about. We do not like its color. The extensively advertised Victory showed up well; many orders have been booked for it, Mr. Guttman telling us of five firms who had placed orders aggregating 1 20.000. We have seen it only on the exhibition table. Mr. Haines is as enthusiastic as ever about his red car- nation named after him. It did not carry well to Boston, but as we saw it growing at his place last March it was a grand sight. We notice the reports from the west say it is in- clined to be somewhat sleepy during the early fall months. We were further convinced of its good quali- ties after seeing it growing at Peter Fisher's. The Lawson gold medal winner, Elsa Struss, a seedling of Mr. Ward's, was beautiful, and seeing it grow con- vinced us that it will be heard from, as it resembles Enchantress in habit and looks free. Mrs. Ward, another seedling of Cottage Gardens showed breeding; it is a question whether it would not have given a good run for the medal if 100 blooms could have been shown. Aristocrat is certainly ideal in form, calyx and stem. Personally, we are tiring of the Lawson shade of pink. Helen Goddard, while not a large flower, is recommended for its com- mercial value. It is slightly lighter in color than Lawson. We did not have a chance to see it growing. Pink Patten, a sport from Mrs. Pat- ten, was not particularly interesting to us. Evangeline, another seedling of Peter Fisher's, has merit; as we saw it growing, it looked healthy; it is smaller than Enchantress, brighter in color. has good substance, and seemed freer. Mr. Fisher told us he would not send it out unless he could eliminate its slight tendency to burst. It is a question if there is a market for Evangeline, if Enchantress keeps up its good name. Fiancee was not largely shown, having no entry in either the 100, 50 or 25 class. We imagined it was impossible to get so many good flowers together. Winsor attracted us especially — its color being a very pleasing shade of pink. It showed all the requirements of a first-class flower. Taking it all in all, the show was a success. The public seemed to ap- preciate that it was free to all, and we trust Toronto will be able to arouse the same enthusiasm when the convention meets there. February 17, 1906 HORTICULTURE 19:" 50 0, 000 COLEUS Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder and fancy named varieties. Can deliver at once or will book orders for March and April delivery Rooted Cuttings, 60c. per lOO, $5.00 per lOOO Cash. H. N. EATON, South Sudbury, Mass. QUEEN BEATRICE NEWS NOTES. John Clump, 25 years old, employed by H. F. A. Lange, Worcester, Mass., fell through the root' of a greenhouse while making repairs on January 31. He was taken to the Emergency Hos- pital. Park Commissioner Ginther of Buf- falo, N. Y., asks for an appropriation of $10,000 for a new plant propagating house in Humboldt Park, and $0000 more for repairs on park conservator- ies to meet the necessary demand for plants for the small parks, triangles, etc. The study of the structural timbers of the Pacific coast was begun by the Bureau of Forestry, now the Forestry Service, in 1902, in order to determine with greater accuracy the exact scope of their commercial use. The red fir and the western hemlock (better K town as Washington pine, Alaska pine or gray fir) have hitherto monopolize 1 the tests with the results that there has been a largely increased demand for both. About a year ago the Forest Service issued a circular, "Progress Report on the Strength of Structural Timber," which has been exhausted by the request made for it. A revised edi- tion is now in preparation. BUSINESS CHANGES. The Washington Floral Co., 85 S. Main street, Washington, Pa., is to be under the exclusive management of J. V. Poague in future. Walter R. Boody of Northwood, N. H., who has been associated with his father, G. W. Boody, in the florist business for the past few years, and Prof. E. K. Welch will open a general florist and gardening business at York Harbor, Me., about April 10. The Lake Newell Floral Co. has been incorporated at East Liverpool, O., with Thomas Anderson, president; Fred B. Lawrence, secretary and treasurer. It is said that Gus Braden- burg, now in the employ of the Thompson Park commission, will be manager. A large greenhouse is to be built at Newell. Mr. George Baldwin, for the past six years in charge of the orchid de- partment of Siebrecht & Son, New Ro- chelle, N. Y., will establish a plant ex- clusively for orchid growing, under the firm name of Carrellis & Baldwin. The new concern will be ready for busi- ness April 1. and will be located at Secaucus, N. J. Mr. Baldwin leaves his position under most pleasant con- ditions and carries with him the best wishes of his recent employe!-. ! his success. A niiouncement I HAVE pleasure in announcing, that I ha»e this day purchased all the assets of the Clucas & Boddington Company, v. hich includes their Nurseries, and stock thereon, located at Sparkill, N. Y., and will conduct the business as formerly from this address, to be known as the "Palisades Nurseries." Special Surplus Lists, of Dahlias, Phlox, Hardy Perennials, Evergreens, and Flowering Shrubs, and Bulbous Siock, of which I have a very extensive collection, will be sent to the Trade on application, and a regu'ar price list, now being prepared, will be mailed when ready. 1 have retained rrost of the former employees to assist in the management, and intend conducting the business, as heretofore, assuring customers of prompt and care- ful attention to all orders entrusted to my care. I would be pleased to rt ceive special quotat ons, and Trade Catalogues, on general Nursery Stock. JOHN M. STEVENS Spaikill, N. Y., January Sth. 1906. The Palisades Nurseries. A BARGAIN I have for sale a modern range of green- houses, 25,500 feet of gl ss. 1J-2 miles from wealthy growing city ot 28.000 people. Forty- five minute^ from Pittsburg, Pd, Three rail- roads ami expiess lines, 28 acres. Ideal soil for roses a> d carnati ns in abundauce. Admirably adapted to the ^rowing of small fruit and garden crops. Sixty horse power boiler, steam heat. Free natural gas for all light and fuel for greenhouses, and farm buildings. A most complete t-rivate water system, 1,000 barrel storage tanks, large dam, never failing springs. Pr ducing oil well on the farm. Buildings high and dry, away from all smoke, dust and dirt, fogs unknown, plants free irom di ease, houses well stocked ana producing paying crops, best market selling high grade stuff direct to retailers. Best of reason for seeing. Puce, $22,ooc, part on time, will show a net profit of 22$ above expenses, can be increased. This offer will bear closest investigation. S. S. SKIDELSKY 724 No. 24th St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Ml To Build? I am interested In a glass factory In Jersey. I waut to hear from you be- fore placing your order for glass, think I can put you in th« way of saving some money. State quantity, quality, and size wanted. NOT IN THE TRUST. Address George C. Watson Philadelphia, Penn. 1614 LUDLOW STREET H£&- Remember this factory is NOT in the TRI'ST and has a free foot Chrysanthemums Do Not Forget to Order Our Set Nine American Bred MONEY MAKERS Orders are Coming Fast Let Us Book Your Needs at Once FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BEST STOCK We also offer the FOREIGN INTRODUC- TIONS OF THE VEAR : WELLS-POCKET SET. SUNDRY AUSTRALIAN, ENGLISH and FRENCH, also BEST of LAST YEAR'S NOVELTIES. EXCELLENT STOCK READY NOW. For further particulars see our catalogue If not received, advise us jftjp NOTICE — Do not allow distance and Express charges to deter you from giving us your order: Rate Horn Adrian to Boston only $1.75 per too wt. NATHAN SMITH & SON Adrian, Mich DAHLIAS ROOTS IN ANY QUANTITY DAVID HERBERT & SON Successor to L. K. PEACOCK, Inc. ATCO, N. J. Surplus Stock 4,000 Berberis Thunbcrgii, 8-12 in. . $3-5° per 100 Thunbergii, one year . 2.50 per 100 Vulgaris (common) Berberis one year . . . 2.50 per 100 Cash Please. PIERCE NURSERY, Beverly Farms, Mass. FOREST TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS AND SEEDLINGS Catalpa Speciosa, Black Locust. Nursery grown and collected seeds and seedlings. FOREST NURSERY AND SEED CO. McMINNVILLE, TENN.R. F. D. 2 w BULBS 1 and PLANTS Ralph M. Ward & Co. 2 West Broadway, New York. 196 /IOKTICULTURE February 17. 1906 Piersoni Elegantissima j See our advertisement in issue of Dec. 9 — Page 623. R. & J, FARQUHAR & CO. 6 and 7 South Market Street Boston, Mass. PALMS SPECIAL SURPLUS OFFER KENTIA BELMOREANA DOZ. IOO T,yi inch Pots 4-5 leaves $2.00 $15.00 4 " " 5-6 " 4-5° 35-°° t " " 6-7 " at 1. 00 each F.O. B. Boston, no charge for packing Cash with order or satisfactory references J. E. FELTHOUSEN GERAXIUMS We have at least iso.ooo geraniums in 2% in. pots and in fine condition and the leaders at §iS.oo per 1,000; $2.00 per 100. Per 100 Kose Geraniums, 2*4 in- $'3. 00 per 1000.. ..$2.00 Ageratum Gurney, P. Pauline and others ' " '* z%\n 2.00 R. C 60 Fuchsias all the leading varieties, 2% in. 3.00 Heliotrope, all dark, 2% in. 3.00 Sweet Alyssum 2% in 2.00 L,obella, 2% in ao° Alternaiithera, rooted cuitings 50 German Ivy, all rooted cuttings 5° English Ivv, extra fine rooted cutting 1.50 The World and all of Coleus R. C. $ .60 per 100; $5.00 per 1 ,000. Cash must accompany the order. J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N.Y. IP AN SI ES Over one million plants ready from our Fam- ous Strain. None better. $1.50 per 500. S2.50 per 1000. Daisies (Bellis) tine plants, $2.00 per 1000. Forget-me-not, Hardy blue. $3.00 per 1000. Geraniums out of 2 1-2 inch pots, best va- rieties, $1 50 per 100. 50.000 ready now. J. C. SCHMIDT CO., - BRISTOL, PA. Lilies, Japanese Plants BA M BOO ST A KES The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. 13 Barclay Street, New York Sphagnum Moss and Cedar Poles Moss. 1.5 bb Bale. $1.25; 3 Bales, $3.25; 5 Bales, $5.00; Pkg Moss. 10 Bales, $7.50 Poles, 2 inch butt 8 feet long, $15 00 per 10(0; 1% inch butt 10 to 12 feet long, $22-50 per 1000. Cash. H. R. AKERS, Chatsworth, N. J. Palms, Ferns And Decorative Plants k Fine Lot of AZALEAS in Great Variety A Large Assortment of Ferns for Jardinieres Also, Araucarias, Rubbers, Pandanus, Aralias Dracaenas, Aspidistras, Maranias, Crowns etc., etc. WHOLESALE PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION A. LEUTHY & CO. Importers and I xp >rters Growers and Dealers PERKINS STREE'I NURSERIES Roslindale. Boston, Mass. It is never too ear'.y nor too late to order the Scott Fern Best Commercial Introduction for many years JOHX SCOTT Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York. NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII. .$10 PER 100 SCOTTII, 5 " " BOSTON, 3 " HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, Florists, Whitman, Mass GODFREY ASCHMANN IOI2 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA «-^>-« Importers of Araucaria exeelsa, glauca, compacta, aud ronusta PALHS and AZALEAS Write for prices MARGUERITES Rooted Cuttings Queen Alexandria, the new semi-double white, $3oc Per hundred. Etoile d'Lyore, yellow, $2.00 per hundred. THE F. W. FLETCHER CO. AUBURNDALE, MASS. CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGST ONCE TRANSPLANTED. Giant Strain; none better: including Sal- monium, New fringed, Roccoco and Papllio in five separate Colors. $2.50 per 100, $22.00 per 1000. C. W1NTKRICH, Defiance. Ohio. Consult Buyers' Directory and List of New Offers on Pages 202, 203 and 204. mi iiiiiii miuiiiiiiiiii iiiniiiiiiimiiim n I lummy. ■■j fy mm ■ wm All our grafted Roses are from flowering wood 3 ■ MrRflGd KOSGS grafted on Dion's Irish disbudded Manetti E stocks, and are now in exceptionally fine shape. 2 E Killarney, $15 per ioo; $150 per 1,000. Bride, Bridesmaid, Kaiserin, $12 per = 5 100; $120 per 1,000 To prevent disappointment order now as stock is limited. S \ Own Root Richmond Roses, $12 per 100. Killarney, $10 per 100. American = = Beauty, own root from 2}< inch pots, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. ROBERT SCOTT & SON, SHARON HILL, DEL CO., PA. | ifi iimiiiiiiiimiii iiimim niiiiiiimi 11m 111111111 1T1 COLD MEDAL STRAIN BEGONIAS Tuberous Rooted Per doz. Per ioo Single White $0.35 $2.25 Yellow 35 2.25 Nankeen 35 2.25 Pink 35 2.25 Rose 35 2.25 " Red 35 2.25 " Dark Red 35 2.25 Salmon 35 2.25 " Orange 35 Mixed 30 2.25 2.00 .65 5.00 .65 5.00 5.00 Double White Yellow " Orange 65 Rose 65 5.00 Dark Rose 65 5.00 Dark Red 65 5.00 " Red 65 5.00 Salmon 65 5.00 Mixed 50 4.00 STUMPP& WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St., New York Orchids Largest Importers, Exporters, Growers and Hybridists in the World Sander, St. Albans, England ORCHIDS Arrived in superb condition — Cattleya Trianae, Cattleya Gigas Sanderiana. Oncidium Fuscatum, Oncidium Kramerlanum and Bur- iingtonia fragrans. Lager & Hurrell Growers and , Importers.... ,N.J. ORCHIDS, PALMS FOLIAGE PLANTS Bay and Box Trees JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Exotic Nurseries Rutherford. N. J- HOTH O US E GRAPE VINES, fine strong, two and three 5 ear old canes, Black Hamburg, Muscat Alexandria and other varieties Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. February 17, 1906 HORTICULTURE lit" QUEEN BEATRICE Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled in best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture alex. McDonnell 546 Fifth Ave., New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and all principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam- ships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON. D. C. FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET ol. LUUlb, i'lU. Established 1873 Long Distance Phone Bell Lindell 676 7faJftinp£ni, 70. C. SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 101 7 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO. Both 'Phones 2670 Mafn Consult Buyers' Directory and List of New Offers on Pages 202. 203 and 204. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. have bought out the stock, fixtures and good will of the florists' supply establishment of Mr. Hantsch at 7th and Lehigh avenue. Mr. Bayersdorfer, Jr., is at present running the concern. Geo. D. Clark of the Henry A. Dreer Corporation says that perennial seeds should be sown within the next 30 days. If this is attended to at once most of them will flower the first year and give a handsome profit on the investment. E. H. Bauer of Chiselhurst, N. J., has just placed a contract with the Burnham, Hitchings, Pierson Co., through D. T. Connor, for an addition to his carnation establishment, lOOx 28, with all the latest improvements. The Riverton Nurseries (Dreer's) have recently purchased 76 acres nearby (at* Cinnaminson), where they are to grow perennials and other stock. No glass will be erected at present. The soil is a deep heavy loam and much superior to the sandy character which generally prevails in this part of Jersey. At Riverton two new houses have been erected for dahlias. A dahlia bought here labeled Frank D. Smith will be Frank D. Smith and not something else. That's the Dreer way. W. S. Maull. late treasurer of the defunct Peacock Company, is back in his old position in the accounting de- partment of Lit Bros. J. D. Eisele will arrive home from Europe on the S. S. Amerika of the Hamburg-American Line on Feb. 19. DETROIT John Breitmeyer's Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs Hiejh CradeCut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. A, Gurie & Bio, FLORISTS 1214 F ST., WASHINGTON, D. C. IBOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO.I I Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS I MONTREAL NOTES. Cooper and Johnson are giving a gold medal for competition at the fall Horticultural Show. See their seed catalogue for particulars. Michael Judge has been elected Mayor of St. Paul. If His Worship manages the affairs of that- prosperous town as well as he does his carnations and ferns, we prophesy a very pleasant and prosperous year. J. McKenna was elected Coun- cillor of Cote des Niges after a hard fight. Joseph Ward, the whole- sale agricultural seedman. was elected alderman by acclamation of the city of Montreal". Montreal's florists seem to combine politics and the trade pietty lively, as we have one mayor, one alderman and three councillors among us. Cut flower trade still keeps very brisk, the supply not being nearly- equal to the demand. Carnations are still keeping well to the fore. There seems to have been a lot of diseased Harrisii lilies last year, some of our florists losing half of their si Hall & Robinson have a very fine sport of Pink Lawson carnation, color a light pink and very free flowering. Frank P. Lane of Bangor, Me., has leased the Morrill greenhousi Brewer for a term of yeais This wooden box nicely stained and varnished, 18x30x12. made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters. Block Letters, 1% or 2 inch size per ioo, $2. Script Letters. 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. f . MCCARTHY, Manager 66 Pearl Street. BOSTON, MASS. REED (EL KELLER 122 West 2Sth St.. New York Florists' Supplies We manufactuTe all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and arc dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. Always enterprising, we are now ready with a fine line of Easter Baskets. Buy your Florist Supplies of J. STERN & CO. 1928GERMANT0WN AVE., PHILADELPHIA, PA Per postal H. BAYERSDORFER & CO 50-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES BEST LIHE IH THE COUNTRT 198 HORTICU LTURE February 17. 1908 f N*i»»^N«t>»e WHOLESALE FLORIST OF 1612-1618 Ludlow Street. Store closes 8 P. M. $ I PHILA. | ■^^^H^^^^fl^*. Carnations. Beauty Bride and Bridesmaid. Lily of the Valley. ! Violets. Telephone 6U68-6267 Main WELCH BROS. 15 Province St. BOSTON E. H. HUNT Wholesale Cut Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE" 76 Wabash Av„ CHICAGO In writing advertisers, mention Hortlcultnre VAUGHAN&8PERRY Wholesale Co.t *nlssion Florists If you wish to buy or sell, see them first •PHONE CENTRAL 2571 60 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture Just Received Two Carloads WILD SMILAX Special Low Price in Quantity W. E. McKISSICK Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN f $ CUT FLOWERS* 5 EOWARDREID *&%>?&• i •• 15*6 Ransiead Steel, PHILADELPHIA \ h Store Olojei 8PM • WIETOR BROS. E. F. Winterson Co. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS 51-53 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO, ILL., In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture CMS. W. McKELLAK 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers 25-27-29 Wabash Ave., Chicago Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies CUT FLOWER ORDERS OUR SPECIALTY The leading Florists supply house of the west. Supply Catalogue free. PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES — Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO Feb. 13 ST LOUIS Feb 1 2 PH1LA. Feb. 7 BOSTON Feb. 15 ROSES Am. Beauty and Edgely Fan. & Sp. Extra No. 1.... Lower grades Bride & Maid — Fan. & sp Extra.. No. 1 and Lower gr. . Liberty, Fanc\ Ordinary Richmond, Fancy- Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy. . . ., * 'rdinary Chatenay, Fancy " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary. MISGEi-LANEOUS Cattleyas Cypripedinnis Li v ot the Valley Violets Tulips ... Roman Hya . Paper White, Nar .. Daffidits; Trumpets Mignonette Adtantum Cune turn... " Croweanum Smilax Asp ra^us Plumosus. strings , " & Sprengen bunches 40 00 lo .18.00 35-co to 40 00 tSo Tulips 3.00 Roman Hva, Taper White Nar . Daffodils; Trumpets Mignonei te ..-.., Adiantum Cuneat.im " Croweanum Smilax 12.3. Asparagus Plumosus, strings 40.00 " & Sprengeri, bunches DETROIT Feb. 12 50.00 30 00 20.00 10.00 3.oo 6 00 4.00 8.00 6. co 3.oo 4.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 1. 00 5 00 4.00 4.00 1.50 15 00 I 50.00 35.00 I 50.00 40.00 25.00 4.00 10.00 5.00 12.00 800 8.00 7 00 6.00 3.00 5c. O 1 3 _-o ■75 3.O0 3.OO 4.OO I. OO 00.00 50 1 10 30.CO IO OO I5.O0 I2.00 8.00 I5.OO 8.00 IS.OO I2.00 T5.OO to.oo 12.00 I" OO 4-0O 3.OO 60.OO 25 OO 5.00 '■25 4.OO 4- CO 4.00 BUFFALO Feb. 13 PITTSBURG Feb. 12 10.00 30.00 »5-co 8.00 12.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 4.00 to 60.00 to 50.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to 15.00 to 12.00 8.00 15.00 I o OO to to . to . 3.00 1.50 40 00 40.00 2.00 •50 2.00 .50 I 2-, 12.00 40.00 25. CO \. 00 1.00 3.00 d.OO 4.00 4.00 1. 00 I 50 15.00 50.00 SO.OO 60.00 50.00 15.00 6.00 4.00 10.00 12.00 6 6.00 10.00 5 00 4.00 1.00 1. 00 .50 2.00 2.00 2.00 2 OO I. CO 12.50 30.00 40.00 70.00 5C.00 20.00 8.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 15.00 6.00 11.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 15 OO 8.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 1.25 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 •75 1.50 15.00 50.00 75-00 Geo. A. ^Sutherland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY SRTEET - BOSTON E. A. BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer In SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX and Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplies. New crop now ready in limited quantities EVERGREEN, ALA. Decoratiog Evergreens, etc., at Wholesale Wild Smilax, Palmetto and Cycas (fresh cut), Palm Leaves, Galax, Len- cotho Ferns and Mosses, Leaf Mold, and Azalea Peats. thing in Season. KERVAN COMPANY 20 West 27th St., New York. 202 HORTICULTURE. February 17, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Akers H. R. 196 Allen Win. Stuari C0.201 Aschmann Godfrey. "I96 Bambrick, Thos. H.-.204 Barrows H.H. & Son. 196 Bayersdorfer H & Co 197 Beaven, k. A.. 201 Black, Chas 180 Blackistoue Z. D 197 Boadin^ ton A. T. 179-182 Bonnot Bros. 201 Boston florist Letter Co ■■197 Boston Plate and Win- dow Giass Co 206 Breck Joseph & Sons 182 Breitmeyer's J. Son* 197 Budlong J. A ...iy8 Burnett Drus. - - • -182 Burnham Hitchings Pierson Co 28 Burpee W. A. & Co. 182 Chicago House Wreck- ing Co 2°7 Chicago Carnation Co 180-194 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 1 02 Cooke G. H • ^97 Cottage Gardens Co ..... 178-180 Cowee A 182 Davis A. B.& Son. ..179 Ddger Wm 201 Dreer HA.. ■■ 182-^07 Eaton H. N 195 Elliott Wm. &Son. .. ■ 182 Eslcr J. G 207 Ernest W. H 207 Exotic Nurseries ... .196 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 19* Felthousen J. E 196 Fenrich J.S 200 Fleicher F. W.. 196 Foley Mfg. Co 206 Ford Bros 200 Forest Ntirsery & Seed C •. 195 Fromeni H. E.. 200 Gardner, Jno. G. .... 180 Grey T.J & Co 182 Gude A. & Bro 197 Gurney Heater Mfg. Co 207 Gunman Alex. J. .- 200 Guttman & Weber. ..199 Hail Asso. 207 Hammond Paint & -lug Shot Wor--s..i82 Hel-er &Co... 182 Herbert Davii & Sons 195 Hews A. H. & Co....*o7 Hilfinger Bros 207 Holly Castle Co. 208 Horan E. C. aoo HuntE.H 198 Kasting W. F 201 Kervan Co.. The ....201 Kessler, P F 200 King Cons. Co 207 Klokner A. 207 Kramer F. H. 180-195-197 Kroeschell Bros 207 Lager & Hurrell. 196 Lang Julius 201 Laneiahr, Altred H.- .201 Leuthy A. & Co 196 Lutton, W. H.. 206 McCarthy N. F. & Co 201 M. Connel! Alex.. 197 McKeliar Charles W.198 Page McKissick.W. E. ...198 McManus jas *oo Michell H. F. Co ..182 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 201 Montgomery Nurser- ies 18c Mtllang Charles 201 M 1 tang Frank .200 Moliz A 200 Monmger J. C 207 Mt. Hissarlik Nursei- les 180 Murdoch J. B-& Co. -201 Murray Samuel 197 N iessen Leo. Co 198 Palisade Nurseries- . - 193 Pennock Samuels. 178-198 Per ection Chemical Co 205 Perk ns John J. . 201 Pierce Nursery 195 Pierson F R. Co. 178-. 96 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 201 Pye E. H 180 Rawsnn, W. W. & C0.182 Raynor John I ......200 Reed & Keller 197 Reid Edw 198 Reinberg Peter 198 Robinson H. M. & Co ■■ 201 Roehrs Julius Co. 196 Rolker August & Sons207 Rose Hill Nurseries. . 196 Sander & Son 196 Schillo Lumber Co... 208 Schmidt J C. Co 196 Scollay John A. 207 Scott John 196 SloU, Kobt. & Sons.. 19 Sheridan W. F .200 Siggeis & Siggcrs ...206 Situations & Wants.. 204 Skidelsky S. S 195 Smith Nathan & Son. 195 Stern J. & Co 19/ Steans A. T. Lumber Co 207 Sievens H A. Co... -179 Stevens, J- hn M 195 Stoothoff. H A. Co... 05 Siumpp & Walter Co 196 Suiheiland Geo. A. Co 201 Swayne, Wm <8o Thompson J. D Co. .179 Thorburn J M. & Co. 182 Thornton Bros. 1 80 Totty. Chas H .179 Traendlv & Schenck.200 Troy, J. H 180 Vaughan and Sperry.198 Walsh M. H 180 Waiburton C. 179 Ward Raph M. Co.. .19s Watson G C 182-195 Weathced Co. 208 Weber F. C. -- 107 Weber H. & Sons 179 Weeher &Don 182 We'ch Bros 198 Wietor Bros 198 Wintench C. 196 Winterson E. F. 198 Yokohama Nurseries .106 Young A. L 200 You g John 2co Young & Nugent ...200 Young Thos. Jr 197 Is your name in the above list? If not, why not? Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT 10 cents Advertisements under this head, a Hue. Regular advertisers In this Issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will Indicate the respective pages. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS P. NANUS. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. ASTERS. J, II. Lock, Toronto, Can. Kate Lock. BEGONIAS. Stuvnpp & Walter Co., New York. Gold Medal Strain Begouias. For page see List of Advertisers. i. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., New York. Tuberous Rooted Begonias. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Tuberous Rooted Begouias. H. H. Berger & Co.. 47 Barclay St. New York. Tuberous Rooted Begonias. BAMBOO STAKES. Y'okohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. Gladioli for Forcing. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Kawson & Co., 12 & 13 F. H. Square, Boston. Arlington Tested Seeds for Florists. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlaudt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., New York. Lily Bulbs. For page see List 0' Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers CANNAS. Frank Cummings Bulb & Plant Co., Meridian, Miss. Queen of Beauty. CARNATIONS. John H. Slevers & Co., 1251 Chestnut St., S:in Francisco, Cal. Hannah Hobart. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co.. Joliet, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. StevensTCo., Dednam, Mass. Rooted Cuttings Variegated Lawson. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttman & Weber. 43 W. 28th St., N. Y. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. John E. Haines, My Maryland. For page see List of Advertisers B. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The- Hi- Weher—&_Sons Co., Oakland, Md. My Maryland and Jessica. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS— Continued. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Warburton, Fall River, Mass. Rooted cuttiugs. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queeus, N. Y. Carnation Robert Craig. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hud- son, N. Y. Carnations, Winsor, White Enchantress, Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers. A. B. Davis & Son, Inc., Purcellville, Va. Carnations, Red Sport. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS. C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Chrvsauthemum cuttiugs. Monrovia, Glory' of Pacific, Polly Rose, Robinson, Philadelphia, White Bonuaffon, Fitzwy- gram, G. S. Kalb, Robt. Halliday, John Shrimptou, May Bonnaffon, Col. Appleton, Niveus, Bride. White Ivory, Culliugfordll, Arline, Maud Dean. Mutual Friend, W. Lincoln, Jerome Jones, J. G. Jones, Tim- othy Eaton aud Mme. Perrin at $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. Opah, Princess, E. Bonnefond, Alliance, Fred Lemou, Mrs. Brice. La Tusion, Mers- tham Yellow, Mildred Ware, Wm. Duck- ham, Amoritn. Dr. Enguehard, Mrs. T. W. Pockett, Nellie Pockett. Ben Wells, F. S. Vallis, Mrs. Thirkell at $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. _ , W. F. Hasting, 3S3 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo: page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. C. Winterich, Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. DAISIES. The F. W. Fletcher Co., Anburndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. Dahlia Roots. For page see List of Advertisers. ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR. Holly-Castle Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndaie, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. " H. H. Barrows & Sons, Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepis Barrowsll. For page see List of Advertisers. W. It. Pierson Co., Tarrytowu-on-Uudson, N. Y. Nephrolepis Pierson! Elegantlsslma. For page see List of Advertisers. FERTILIZERS. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., New York. Sterilized Sheep Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers^ ^H 'Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y Decorative Evergreens. For page shp List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Re«T& Keller, 122 W. 25th SL, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J Stern & Co.. 1928 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. February 17, 1906 HORTICULTURE 203 FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. O. A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawicj St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McCounell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 432U-2S Ullve St., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. luuug & Nugent, New York. Km page sec List of Advertisers. J. Brelluieyer'a Suns, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Thus, luuug, Jr., 41 \V. 28th St., NewYork. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, VVashiugiuu, D. C. Fur page see List uf Advertisers. A. Crude & Bio., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Z. D. Blaeklstoue, 14th and H Sts., Washiuglou, D. C. Fur page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Eruest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. 11. iiews & Co.. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FOLDING BOXES. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. tor page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS. J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLI. E. E. Stewart, Hives Junet., Mich. Colors, mixture and named All sizes. Arthur Co wee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS. G. C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow St., Philadel- phia. For page see List of Advertisers. Boston Plate & Wiudow Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Burnhani Hitchiugs Pierson Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago House Wrecking Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Steams Lumber Co., Nepoiiset, Boston. Fur page see 1. 1st of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Touawauda, N. Y. For page see List of Adveriisers. J. C. Mouiuger Co., 117 East Biackbawk St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Adam S< hlllo Lumber Co.. West St. and Hawtuorue Ave., Chicago, ill. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marion St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE Anchor Greeuhouse Hose Is the best for Florists. Mineralized Rubber Co., New York. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Tbe Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES— (Continued). Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 and 40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich., Wm. Dilger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Burnbam Hitchiugs Pierson Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 74 Franklin St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HOTHOUSE GRAPE VINES. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. IMPORTING HOUSES. R. M. Ward & Co., New York. Plauts and Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES. Perfection Chemical Co., Flushing, X. Y. Carman's Antipest. The H. A. Stoothoff Co., 11!) West St., New York. Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochrau Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTINE APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. NUnSERY STOCK. Mt. Hissarlik Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Black, Uightstowu, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Forest Nursery & Seed Co., McMlnnvllle, Tenn. Forest Tree and Shrub Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierce Nursery, Beverly Farms, Mass. Berberis, Thuubergii and Vulgaris. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander. St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roebrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. Slggers & Siggers, Washington, D. C. Patents. Trade Marks, and Copyrights. 25 years' active practice. , For page see List of Advertisers. PEERLESS REPAIR CLAMP. A. Klokuer, Wauwatosa, Wis. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS, BEDDING. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. N. Eaton, S. Sudbury, Mass. Colens, Versehaffeltii. Golden Bedder. For page see List of Advertising. PLANTS DECORATIVE. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale. Mass For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS FORCING. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawsou & Co., Bostou. Spiraea. PLANTS, HARDY. John G. Gardner, Montgomery Nurseries Villa Nova, Pa. Phloxes, Hollyhocks. For page see List or Advertisers. RETAIL FLORISTS. Julius A. Ziun, 2 Beacon St., Bostou, Mass. Flowers by Telegraph. Alex. McCounell. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4320 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. lor page see List of Advertisers. J. lireitmeyer's Sous, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. louug & Nugent, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Z. D. Blaekistone, 14 & H Sis., Washing- ton, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washiuglou, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1U17 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List uf Advertisers. St., A. Gude & Bro., 1214 F Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, U. T. Roses and Ramblers. E. H. Pye, Upper NyackTN. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. F. H. Kramer, Washington, D. C. Queen Beatrice. For page see List uf Advertisers. S. S. Felinu'-k, Philadelphia. Richmond. For page see List of Advertisers. John G. Gardner, Montgomery Nurseries, Villa Nova, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Pa. Grafted Roses. For- page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Butler & Sou, Niagara Falls, N. Y. American Beauty. SEEDS. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 and 13 Faneull Hall Sq., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List uf Advernsers. W. Atlee Burpee it Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Burnett Bros., 101 West St., New York Seeds, Bulbs, and Fertilizers. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston. ■age see List of Advertisers. Julius Koebrs. Rutherford. N. J. For page sec List of Advertisers. R. & J.~Farnnhar & Co.. Bostou. Palms, Kei'tia Belmoreana. For page see List of Advertisers. G. C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow St., Philadel- phia. Sweet Pea Christmas. For page see List of Advertisers. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., New York. Vegetable and Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. 1 Appel, Darmstadt, Girmany, Es- tnb. i?Sq. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. SEED CASES— MICE PROOF, Heller & Co.. Montelalr. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. 204 H ORTI CULTURt February 17. 1906 BUYERS' DIRECTORY— Continued. New Offers in This Issue. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. It. M. Robinson & Co.. 8 & 11 Province St.. Huston. For pas:'' *>',■ List of Advertisers. , E. A. Heaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM; CEDAR POLES. H. R. Akers, Ctmtswortta, N. J. For page see List <>!' Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Burnhani Hltchings l'iersou Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 4b- and 48 Marion St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 \Y 23d St . Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. The Chicago Lifter. J. C. Monlnger Co.. 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. VERBENAS. H. F. Mlchell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Uawley St., Bos- ton. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Ilawley St., Boton. Welch Bros., 15 Province St.. Boston. Buffalo. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. F. Kastlug, 383-87 Klllcott St., Buf- falo. N. Y. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. E. H. Hunt. 7U-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Chas. W.McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Peter Reiuberg, 51 Wabasb Av., Chicago. A. L. Randall Co., 21 Randolph St., Chicago. Wletor Bros., 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Vaughan & Sperry, UO Wabash Av., Chicago. E. F. Wlntersou Co., 45. 47, 49 Wabash Av., Chicago. Cincinnati. Ohio Cut Flower Co., 129 E. 3d St. Wru Murphy, 128 E. 3d St. Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dllger, nigr. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bonnot Bros., 55-57 West 20th St., New York. J. S. Fenrlcb, 48 W. 30th St., New York. Ford Bros., 48 West 28tb St., New York, id. E. Fromeut, 57 W. 2Stb St., New York. Alex. J. (Juttniuu, 43 West 2Mb St. E. C. Uoran, 55 West 28th St., New York. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 2btb. St., New York. Julius Lang, 53 West 30th St., New York. A. 11. Laugjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. James McMauus, 50 W. 30th St., New York. Chas. Millaug, 50 West 29th St., New York. Frank Millaug, 55-57 W. 2uth St., New York. A. Moltz, 55-57 W. 20th St., New York. John J. Perkins, 115 W. 30th St., New York. John i. Rayuor. 49 W. 28th St., New York. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St.. New York. Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., N. Y. A. L. Young & Co., 54 W. 2Stb St., N. Y. John Young, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. W. E. McKlsslck, 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Leo Nlessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phila- delphia, Pa. S. S. Pennock, 1612-18 Ludlow St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Pittsburg. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 604 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pitts- burg. ANNOUNCEMENT. John M. Stevens. Palisades Nurseries, Sparkhill. X. Y. Kit page see List >t Advertisers. CANNAS, TUBEROUS ROOTED BE- GONIAS. A. T. Boddington, New York. For page sir I. is! of Advertisers. CARNATION ARISTOCRAT. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, Hi. For page see i.i-i of Advertisers. CARNATIONS, ROOTED CUTTINGS. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Nathan Smith & Sun. Adrian. Mich. For page see List "f Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. Hilfinger Bros., Ft. Edward. X. Y. For page see List of Advertisers-. HEATING APPARATUS. William II. Luttt lersey City, N. J. For page see Lis1 of Advertisers. WANTS. GOOD MEN When you need goor men, skilled or unskilled, \> ite: THOS. H. BAMBRICK 34 South 7th Street, Philadelphia Help of all kinds, including that for Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen and the Horticultural trade generally. WANTED TO RENT— Three or four greenhouses and grounds in the vicinity of Boston. Address M. B., care of HORTI- CULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Doston. WANTED — First-class foreman for Rose Houses, experienced in American Beauty growing. Married, Salary at first $75.00 per month with bnuse. Address Rose House, care HORTICULTURE, Boston. WANTED— First class store man, one who is good decorator and maker-up. Must also take care of small conservatory and do some planting in spring. State salary expected, age, etc. Address Lewis, care HORTICULTURE. WANTED— Two young rose growers to; commercial place near Boston, to take charge of section each, tinder foreman. Write, giving references, and state w.i^rs required, to It., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. It WANTED — By all-around greenhouse man. mi. Idle age. Protestant, American, strictly temperate, trustworthy, honest, willing to work; wages, si.", pur month will, board ami lodging. Southern New England preferred. Address B. H., Hoar, P. ii. i:..x ^:;i Fitchburg, Mass. It YOU 1 WE J I ORDERS {ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER GREENHOUSE HEATING AND BOILERS. A paper read by Chas. W. Cary before the Lenox Horticultural Society. The heating of glass structures has always been and still is a matter of greatest importance to those interested in the growth of plants, fruits and flowers. The perfect and economical heating of greenhouses is something that must be looked into very carefully, as on this depends in a great measure the success of the gardener or florist. At a very early period in the world's history the Romans were acquainted with the method of heating rooms and buildings by means of flues. This was adopted for greenhouse purposes, there being nothing at the time that would answer so well. This system was and still is, a poor one at the best, and the objections were so numer- ous that those interested were on a lookout for something better. The origin of the introduction of hot water as a means of diffusing artificial heat appears to be hidden in considerable obscurity. It appears, however, to have been first used in France for hatching chickens, in the year 1777; it may have been used before that time, but there is no definite informa- tion as to its use previous to that date. It was at that time in a very crude condition, and did not give much sat- isfaction for a long time, and it seems to have made very little progress for about forty years. In 1817, it was in- troduced into England, and has kept advancing and improving in iavor un- til at the present day it is considered far ahead of every other method of heating. Water is one of the best heat conductors known, and it will rapidly absorb the heat from the fire and con- vey it by means of pipes to the most distant parts of the house. Hot water therefore presents one of the best mediums known for heating purposes. It gives a uniform temperature, spread- ing evenly throughout the houses a mild and humid atmosphere, second to none for the growth of plants, fruits and flowers. The motive power which produces circulation of the water is the unequal pressure on the return pipe, in conse- quence of the greater specific gravity of the water in the descending pipe over that in the boiler and the ascend- ing pipe alter the fire is started. Let us suppose heat be applied to a hot water boiler, a dilation of the volume of water takes place and it becomes lighter, the heated particles rising up- wards through the colder ones which sink to the bottom by their greater weight, they in turn becoming heated, expand and ascend to the surface. As soon as the water in the boiler thus acquires heat, the cold water in the return pipe at the bottom of the boiler is pressed with a force equal to the difference of temperature between the ascending and descending particles. By means of this unequal pressure the water is forced to circulate through the lines of pipes, and will continue to circulate so long as the water in the return pipe is colder and therefore heavier than that which leaves the boiler through the flow pipe, and as the water in the pipes is constantly part- ing with its heat, both, by radiation and conduction, while that in the boiler is constantly receiving addi- February 17. 1906 HORTICULTURE 205 s*?&. nZl have,usf y"ur Fumigating Kini Tobacco Powder for the last six years and prefer it to any other remedy for Green Fly; it is clean and easy to apply and does not discolor the blooms." WILLIAM K. PARTRIDGE, Cincinnati, Ohio. fc 4L, . Why not :.sk for a Jree five pound trial sample: its convincing: it only costs you the express charee T.-c ■V> »ngl=d thing, hundreds write of it hke Mr. Wm.K.Panudge. n„, booklet tells h w to ?umfea« Th„,,L eW lee, with .1 for fifteen cents. The H. A. Stoothoff Company, n9 West Street New York QtyN y '°°"5 HM Mb tional heat from the fire, an equality of temperature can never occur. In heating greenhouses with either steam or hot water the boiler is placed in the cellar or pit where the nature of the ground permits digging. Often- times owing to the houses being built on rock it is impossible to place the boiler in a cellar. In this case it can be placed on the floor level of the greenhouse, and it then becomes necessary to use what is termed the drop system of circulation. This term applies to hot water heating only. By drop circulation is meant where the main is carried directly from the boil- er to the highest point on the job, and there relieved of air by a connection to the expansion tank. The flow main is then carried along the ridge of the house to its farthest point, and then drops or feeds into the return pipes under the benches. While this system works as well when properly installed as the usual way (that is. by having all the pipes under the benches), still wherever it is possible to do so I would recommend that a cellar be dug for the boilers and be made as deep as possible; the deeper the cellar is dug, the better will be circulation of the water: for the deeper the cellar, the more pressure there will be to the water, and the more pressure the bet- ter the circulation. Where there is more than one house, the boiler should always be placed as near to the center of these houses as possible. This is done to insure an even distribution of the heat, and has always been found to be much more satisfactory than when the boiler is placed otherwise. The return pipes as well as the flow pipes in heating a greenhouse are counted as radiating surface, or, I might say. all pipes, flows, branches, and returns. The expansion tank should be of sufficient size for the work: that is, one gallon capacity for every 50 square feet of heating sur- face; otherwise there will always be trouble by having the tank overflow- ing whenever you are firing hard; and if the expansion tank is not properly connected, which I have often found to be the case, this overflowing has been known to syphon all the water out of the apparatus, without the man in charge being aware of it. Now comes the question: Which is the best pipe to use in heating a greenhouse? Many gardeners claim they get better results from wrought iron pipe than from castiron. while many others claim just the opposite. Now, while this is a matter of opin- ion and a very delicate subject to dwell on, still, from my personal experience, the only advantage I can see that wrought iron pipe has over cast iron; is that it is easier to install and heats up quicker than cast iron; while, on the other hand, once a cast iron pipe is heated, it will bold its heat much longer than wrought iron. This is a great advantage in case of an accident where it is necessary to draw off tin- water on a wintry day. Then, again, the life of cast iron pipe in a greenhouse is more than double the life of wrought iron, unless the wrought iron pipe is painted every year. In painting pipes in green- houses nothing but lampblack and oil should be used. Under no circum- stances should anything else but this be used, as it has been proven to be injurious to plants to use anything else. One little thing, and it is a very important one, I would like to call the attention of gardeners to. and it is the necessity of opening the air valves every day. This applies to a hot water job of the latest style; that is, a galvanized tank usually placed in the potting shed in place of the old- fashioned castiron ones at the end of each coil. I often find that these vents are never opened from the day the job is erected until there is some change made in the piping. Now, while this is a very small matter, still it is a most important one, as there is a certain amount of air in water; and if these vents are not opened regu- larly, air will gather and impede the circulation of the water and often- times stop the circulation entirely. Now, while speaking of valves, I would like to impress upon all gardeners and florists the advantage of placing stop valves (by stop valves, I mean a valve for shutting off the heat) on both the flow and return pipes of every coil and also the boiler. While this adds 'con- siderable to the cost of erecting your heating plant, still in case of accident in winter it will pay for itself tenfold. Some of the advantages to be gained by doing this are as follows: We'll start at the boiler. Suppose there is only one boiler heating the plant. It gives out on a cold day if you have not got it valved: you lose all your water and heat with it; whereas if the boiler were valved it would only be necessary to close the valves, and your water being heated, would re- main in the pipes and keep your houses warm until temporary or final repairs could be made. Where there is more than one boiler doing the work, the bad one could be shut off and the other one or more, as the case may be, could be kept going and keep the houses from freezing. In the course of my experience I have seen many a range of houses in danger of freezing when one boiler gave out, simply because the boilers were not valved; when the one boiler gave out, n crippled all the others, owing to having to draw the waler off all the others until repairs could be made. Every main to each house, flow and return, should also be valved for simi- lar reasons, and I would like all gar- deners and florists to profit by my ex- periences; ami whenever it is possible to do so, insist that the boiler and the flow and return main to each house be valved, and 1 can safely say that if you follow this advice it will save you many a gray hair should any- thing happen your piping or boilers in midwinter. Experience has taught me this lesson thoroughly. Now another question which is often asked, and I think is a very deli- cate one to dwell on, because I know a great many gardeners and florists will not agree with me, is: Which is the best heat for greenhouse pur- poses, steam or hot water? I claim hot water has a great many advan- tages over steam, and is therefore the best for greenhouse purposes. Among the advantages hot water has over steam are the following: absolute safety under all possible conditions; the apparatus cannot explode, being open to the atmosphere through the expansion tank; ease of management; it is not necessary to hire an engineer to run it; anyone that can put on coal can attend to it; economical in fuel; when once heated it is not necessary to force the fire, a slow fire answer- ing all purposes, and this will keep the water circulating through all the pipes, so long as there is any fire left, ami a great saving of coal is the re- sult. It is noiseless in operation, there being no snapping and cracking, as is often the case with steam. There is no possible danger from fire; the pipes anil boilers, being filled with water, cannot be heated to a higher degree than boiling water. It can therefore lie readily seen that there is no dan- ger to surrounding woodwork. The heat being driven from pipes filled with water, it can be regulated to a degree. In a steam heater the temperature must be 212 degrees or nothing. The moment the water in the boiler becomes of a lower fem- perature there will be no heat in the pipes, notwithstanding the consump- tion of fuel continues. With hot water you can heat to any degree from cold water to boiling by simply regu- lating the fire. The only time steam is more advantageous to use than hot water is. to my mind, in a very large of houses or in the extreme northern part of the United States or Carman's Anfipest INSECTICIDE AND FUNGICIDE For :he Garden, Orchard and Greenhouse. Nonpoisonous and harmless to vegetation. Kills Green Fly, Aphides. Bark Lice, Thrip, Meaiy Bug, Red Spider, Scale, Wire Worms, Ants and Slugs. This is the Grower's Friend, handy to use, cheap and effect ve, mixes readily in Destroys all insect pests and keeps filth. $1.50 per gallon. Also in quarts, us and in bulk. Send for circulars. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO, Flushing, N. Y. -VWWWVWVVWV^VV\^VVVerfLWi 206 HORTICULTURE February 17, 1906 HE A TING I HE A TING 1 HE A TING i 200,000 SQUARE FEET OF GLASS IN 1905. PRETTY FAIR, NOT CONNECTED WITH ANY COMBINATION OR TRUST. READ THE FOLLOWING FROM MR. J. P. COCKROFT, NORTHPORT, LONG ISLAND, N. Y. Mr. Wm. LuttoN, Dear Sir: — I wish to expiess my entire satisfaction of the heal- ing plant that you installed, in my three (3) carnation houses, 33 x 175, we have not the slightest difficulty in maintaining the temperature, and I am particularly pleased with the boiler. Yours very truly, J. D. COCKCROFT. Original copies of th< above letters with many others on rile at ray office and will be furnished on application. WILL FURNISH YOU SEPARATE ESTIMATES ON YOUR HEATING AND BUILDING. WILLiAM Hm LUTTON \ West Side Ave. Station, C. R.R. of N. J., Jersey City, N. J. SOME PRIVATE WORK ALSO. Mr. Wm. H. Lutton, Dear Sir: — I am very well pleased with the heating of our palm hou>e.your work has been done in a satisfactory and workmanlike manner, irue *o the letter of your contract, which means first-class work, you have the liberty to use my name and can refer anyone to me, and I shall give you the credit that you are justly entitled to. Yours Respectfully, JOHN SHORE, Supt. Wm. H. Macy Estate, Harrison, N. Y. Canada, where the winters are very severe. The only advantage steam has in the central part of the United States is that it is cheaper at first cost to install, and it will heat the houses more quickly than hot water. For this one reason I recommend it to be used in large ranges. The question of selecting a boiler is often a very serious problem to the gardener or florist, but there are so many different makes and styles on the market at present that it would be almost impossible to recommend any certain make, but I would advise anyone in selecting a boiler for heat- ing purposes that it is not always safe to rely on ratings in the various boiler catalogues, for this reason: A boiler that will work up to its full rated ca- pacity under one set of conditions may be an utter failure in another in- stallation, although the load on the boiler under both sets of conditions may be exactly the same. This ap- plies more particularly to boilers which have a large amount of flue sur- face and a long fire travel. Such boil- ers will only do their best where there is a very strong draft; when attached to a chimney where the draft is indif- ferent, they may not carry half the load assigned to them in the cata- logue. The reason for this is that every pound of coal burned requires for its perfect combustion a quantity of air, which may be stated, theoretically, as 150 cubic feet. In practice, however, the amount required for good combus- tion will run from 50 to 100 per cent, more than the theoretical quantity. When, however, there is an insuffi- cient supply of air, the coal will burn away just as rapidly, but will yield much less heat than when there is a sufficient quantity of air. To put the matter plainly, each atom of carbon requires for its perfect combustion two atoms of oxygen, and when the car- bon combines with this quantity of oxygen it burns to carbon dioxide and yields per pound 14,500 heat units. If, however, through an insufficient air supply there is less than two atoms of oxygen to one of carbon, the car- bon will then combine with but one atom of oxygen and will burn to car- bon monoxide, yielding 4,500 heat units, or less than one-third the heat given off when the combustion is per feet. Now when a boiler with a long fire travel is attached to a chimney flue of scant size, the gases cool before en- tering the chimney and the velocity or the rising column of air is not suffi- cient to pull enough air into the mass of fuel to promote good combustion. A boiler with a direct draft would deliver the gases into the chimney at a higher temperature, which would increase the velocity of the draft and cause an increase in the flow of air through the fuel, giving better com- bustion and higher efficiency. This will explain the reason that in some installations a boiler will burn a large amount of coal with very low heating effect. In putting in a boiler where there is any doubt about the draft, it is always good practice to select a heater that has a short fire travel and direct heating surfaces. The draft, or rate of combustion, in this direct draft boiler can be con- trolled by a good cross damper in the smoke pipe, and under these condi- tions better fuel economy can be ob- tained than where an attempt is made to retain all the heat in the boiler, which is, of course, an impossibility. The value of good combustion cannot be too strongly emphasized, and with- out a strong draft and a hot fire box, the fuel will burn away and yield a low percentage of its heating power. Considering the fact that coal, burn- ing to perfect combustion, will yield three times as much heat as when through lack of oxygen the combus- tion is at its worst, we must see the importance of selecting a boiler that will not be handicapped by having a long, narrow and tortuous fire or gas travel. To sum up. boilers with more than 50 per cent, of fire or indirect surface, should only be attached to a chimney flue of such proportions as will insure a strong draft. :>«.: • CSV-' • -»*_-- • ^-»«_- . »OC; •<-' PATENTS J TrademarKs and Copyrights --end your business direct to Washington. Saves time and insure- better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active practice. SPECIALTY: -'Working on the Fatlures of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. t i Sum Drie.d Cypress wmmm is The. be-st* f Write- 0LLY MFG. Co. 47/ JV..22.** 57". -Chicago- >„ For Fre.E.CataL0$UE- VENTILATIMG Apparatus. FlTTI/iGS Hot-Bed Sash. ^ AMD ESTIMATES- Consult Buyers' Directory and List of New Offers on Pages 202, 203 & 204. BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLAJS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 261 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St, February 17, 1906 HORTICULTURE 207 GREENHOUSE MATERIAL When you contemplate building we will appreciate an opportunity to discuss greenhouse construction. It will cost you nothing— only a little time. If we cannot interestyou or prove beyond a doubt that our material is perfect, that it is strictly up-to-date and that our prices are very reasonable— we lose your order. At all events don't fail to write for information about our material before purchasing. JOHN C. MONINGER CO. — Chicago 117 E. BLACKHAWK STREET STAB.I7g&i» -Ms^M- ©ISJEKISY raBflSPi FOR HEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING BY STEAM OR HOT WATER NEW YORK OFFICE 111 FIFTH AVE 74 FRANKLIN ST. BOSTON cypress y SASH BARS feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER jfcvoefr frW*1Vftr^ t e. IMPROVED STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy 10 handle. GREENHOUSES ERECTED and EQUIPPED COMPLETE I F DESIRED Greenhouse. Boiler, 35 Erie Street, CHICAGO. Price per crate 15002 in. pots in crate $4.88 X50O 3% IjOO 2J4 IOOO3 80O 3 % 5004 320 5 I446 5.25 6.00 5.OO 5 80 4-5° 4. si 3.16 Price per crate 120 7 in. pots in crate$4.2o 608 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 q in. pots in crate $3 60 48 10 " " 4-8° 24 11 3.60 24 12 4-So 19 14 4.80 6 16 " 4.50 Write for Circular "D" and Prices Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers. Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten percent, off for '"ash with ord^r. Address Hilfitiger Bros., Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. August Rolker & Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. Y. City. Standard Flower . . POTS II your greenhouses are within 500 miles ol the Capit 1, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 28th and M Streets WASHINGTON, D. C. Holds Class Firmly See tho Point S»" PEERLESS 4 OlazlDj? Point* are the best. < No rights or lefts. Box of - * 1.000 polau 75ots. postpaid. 4 HENRY A. l>lt El It, ( 714 Chestnut St., Ph1lk.,Fft. *0W IS THE TIME TO INSURE YOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL* For particulars address John G. Ester, Saddle River, M. J. The A. T. STEAMS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. In writing advertisers, n'entlon Horticulture Greenhouse Material Ask tor our Special Catalogue No. 554 describing Boiler Tubes, Boilers, Tubes, -ash, Lumber and Sup- plies of every kind from the Fifty Million Dollar St. Louis World's Fair. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. 35th fltnd Iron Sts. CHICAGO CONSTRUCTION CO. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION AND EOU1PMENT wire rt>» cat*u>cw pip pricsj Boilers made of the best matetial. shell, firebox and heads of sleep water space all around front, sides and back. Wine for informal SEND FOR CATALOCUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Avenue BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, N, V, CITV Peerless pePM?CLAMP EDIATEUY ANO PCHMANfNTL CROCKED CLASS ' .by jobbers. Box of 150 for $1.00 or address \, KLOENER Wauwatosa, Wis. 208 HORTICULTURE February 17. 1906 &/\Wifvvv%/vvvvvvvs/vvvv\nt%iv^,*fivv*fvvvvvw/i/vifv\n/\/vvv^^ We Told You Last Week ABOUT "Sap Free Cypress" and what we understood by the term and what you received when you bought "sap free " from us — now a word about our castings and the kind of iron that goes into them. " Any old scrap " won't do for our castings. We use high grade iron only, straight from the United States Steel Co. Why so particular ? For just these reasons : iron like anything else can stand just so much, if half its strength has already been expended, does remelting the scrap give back that strength ? Then another reason : the higher the quality, the finer are the granulations ; the finer the granu- lation of the iron, the harder to rust. So you see what one of our greenhouses means — it means starting right and staying right. BURJMHAM-HITCHINGS-PIERSON^CO. Greenhouse Designers and Manufacturers 1 133 Broadway, COr. 26 St., N. Y. Boston Branch, 819 Tremonl Bldg. It's the cost of keeping the other fellow's house right, that costs so much more in the tnd. Put the cost at the start end, it will pay tts dividends at bolh ends. IMIWWWIWMIIMMIWIIWIMWIWWWIIIWWinil^VIWWt^ I^VWWIirWWWWWWWWWWWWMWtWWIWrWWllrW SPECIAL NOTICE TO GREEN-HOUSE MEN As cold weather crowds your fires, and worries your Hot Water Circulation REMEMBER that we can on short notice apply the HOLLY-CASTLE ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR and all your troubles will disappear. Then make a note of the coal you save by INDEPENDENT CIRCULATION HOLLY-CASTLE CO., Engineers 49 FEDERAL ST., BOSTON, MASS. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHEIIIIIII1IIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII (lumber) For Creenhouse Benches = E Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Flooring, White Cedar = S Posts, ttc. = We are in a Special I . 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I Madison Ave,, New York City | iiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiinniniHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiniiniimiiimiiimiiiiilf •♦•♦•*•♦•♦••♦••♦•♦••♦••♦•♦••♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦••►• \ The Cottage Gardens i Contain the finest asortment of selected specimen Evergreen, Deciduous Trees and Shrubs procurable, and its Land- scape Department is at your service In arranging them. Price list ready now. Has tables of the best herbaceous plants, giving common and botanical names, height, color and season of bloom. Sent free. All inquiries cheerfully answered. i i t COTTAGE GARDENS CO., QULEE,NS WALSH'S "E^V1>Y GAY" The sensational rose at the Temple and Regents Park Shows, London, England, May 29 and June 1, IQ05. Awarded Gold Medals. Plants for forcing in pots. Prices on application, order now. ••WEDDING BELLS" in pots, strong plants from open ground, extra fine; suitable for Easter sales. "FRAU KAKL DRUSCHKI," the new white rose, and " KILLARNEY." My stock of these is large and of best quality. Excellent " ULRICH BRUNNER "for forcing. All the lea iing Hybrid Perpetuals and Hybrid Teas. The new "Soleil d'Or," a grand forcing rose. Try it. Also Paeonies and Phlox. M. H. WALSH rose specialist WOODS HOLE, MASS. Surplus Stock 4,000 Berberis Thunbergii, S-12 in. .. $3-50 per ioo Thunbergii, one year . 2.50 per 100 Vulgaris (common) Berberis one year . . . 2.50 per 100 Cash Please. PIERCE NURSERY, Beverly Farms, Mass. FOREST TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS AND SEEDLINGS Catalpa Speeiosa, Black Locust. Nursery grown and collected seeds and seedlings. FOREST NURSERY AND SEED GO. MiUINNVILLE, TENN, R. F. D. 1 LIVE- FOREVER PINK ROSE AS A HEDGE. 10 to 30c EACH PLANT, This banlv and beautiful ruse blooms abundantly every year, 500 rosea on one bush, ami suc- ceeds everywhere. It is especially desirable for bedding, l..r the rose hedge or aa a climbing rose. No garden is complete without this rose which endures more neglect than an_v "' and is less troubled by insects. Price of Live-Forevi I year buahe oh, 12 for $2.00, id tor 47.50. Price of 1 year bushes byjnail post-paid for^hedges, lOo each, 1.00, 50 for$i. IKtko rUK oALt truetnname f the beat hardy' varieties of fruil trees, small fruit, plants and vines Buy direct from grower and save35 percent. Green's also a copv of Green's Bitr Fruit Grower Magazine Free. Send postal {KEN'S NURSERY CO. .416 Wall St., Rochester. N. New Illustrated Catalog, also a copv of Green's Bitr Fruit Grt. Lcardforthemtodav. Address, GREEN'S NURSERY CO. ,416 Wall St., Rochester. N. Y. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. A large sto^k of two and three year old (transplanted;, from 12 inches to tour Feel well finished plants at very low prices for quality of stock. Get my prices before pur- chasing Satisfaction guaranteed. Address. CHARLES BLACK, HICHTSTOWN - - N. J. \ ORDERS ADVERTISING GET TOGETHER J. H. TROY, MT. HISSARUK NURSERIES NEW KIICHELLE, N. Y. Tel. 515-J New Rochelle M^r THE ROSARY FLOWER CO. 2G12 Mad. Sq. 24 E. 34th St., N. X. City IV YOU) WE i LET US Consult Buyers' Directory and List of New Offers on Pages 234, 235 and 236. QUEEN BEATRICE 212 HORTICULTURE February 24, 1906 ROOTED CUTTINGS BEST PINK VARIETIES BEST SCARLET BEST VARIEGATED per ioo per i.oco Red Lawson $5.00 $40.00 Glendale, new Fiancee, clear pink $8.00 $60.00 Crusader, good commercial ?.co 15.00 Variegated Lawson Enchantress, flesh pink 3.00 25.00 . n/uiTc Mrs. M. A. Patten Fdir naid, flesh 2.50 20.(0 tt" ' WHllfc Prosperity Hrs. Thos. W. Lawson, ten e 2.00 12.50 Lady Bountiful 4.00 35.00 White Lawson $12.00 $100.00 5.00 40.00 3.00 25.00 2.00 15.00 4.00 30.00 500 45.00 Harlowarden, crimson Dorothy WhLney, yellow 40 3000 Lieut. Peary Send us a li-t of your wants and we wi I make you a low figure Chicago Carnation Co. 2.00 15.00 James Htn-tsslior-iTifc?, Mgr., Joliet, III. JI»WlW«i>W*WVVVVWWWMV>Wrtl>VVMWWW*IVVWWWWVWWM*W'>l^ Chrysanthemum Novelties Now ready the following varieties : Mrs. George Beech, Mrs. J. E. Dunne, Old Gold, Mrs. G. Haume, Mrs. W. Knox, Mrs. H. Partridge, T. Richardson, Mary Ann Pockett. Fine Stock, 2 1-2 inch pots and in any quantity 50c. per plant $5.00 per doz. $35.00 per 100 Carnation Novelties Immediate Delivery Victory, Craig, Jessica, Haines and My Maryland $12.00 per 100 $100 per 1000 C. H. TOTTY, Madison, N, J. *wyyifuyyyvyyvy^0yvvvyvv%ni%M^yvyyvyyvyyyyivyyv¥V¥vt0yyyvyvuyy NEW CARNATIONS My Maryland, pure while, Jes- sica red and white variegated. Extra large, high grade commercial varieties. The finest and most profitable in their respective classes. Both varieties show extra strong Lawson habit, and similar height. We advise the alert grow, r to try both of these varieties. $2.50 per doz.; $12.00 per loO ; $100.00 per 1,000. Send for our new catalogue giving full descriptions of the above, and other new and standard varieties. The H. WEBER & SONS CO. OAKLAND, MD. iWVWrVVWWMVWVVVVWWWV CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS Per 100 Per 1,000 Fiancee $6 00.... $50 00 Cardinal 6 00 50 00 Patten 3 co 25 00 Enchantress. ... 2 50 25 00 Queen 2 00 15 00 Maceo 2 00 15 00 Lawson 2 00 15 00 Fair Maid 2 00 15 00 Challenger 2 00 15 00 Prosperity 2 00 15 00 G. WARBURTON, Fall River, Mass. RICHMOND ROSE 2% in. KAISERIN " " RED SPORT Sold on its merits alone. Per ioo Per 1,000 RED SPORT . $5 oo $40.00 QUEEN LOUISE . 125 1000 A. B. DAVIS & SON, Inc. PURCELLVILLE. VA. 100 loco $12.00 $ICO.OO 4.00 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 1S.00 SEfL H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK, N Y. ROOTED CUTTINGS Robert Craig, Victory, John E. Haines, White Perfection, Varie- gated Lawson and My Maryland Also all the leading commercial 1 arieties. Send for list. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Sq., Pa. Chrysanthemums Do Not Forget to Order Our Set Nine American Bred MONEY MAKERS Orders are Coming Fast Let Us Book Your Needs at Once FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BEST STOCK We also offer the FOREIGN INTRODUC- TIONS OF THE YEAR: WELLS-POCKET SET. SUNDRY AUSTRALIAN, ENGLISH and FRENCH, also BEST of LAST YEAR'S NOVELTIES. EXCELLENT STOCK READY NOW. For further particulars see our catalogue If not received, advise us «S- NOTICE— Do nol allow distance and Express charges to deter you from giving us your ordei : Rate irom Adrian to Boston (inly $1.75 per ioo wt. NATHAN SMITH & SON Adrian, Mich. DAHLIAS ROOTS IN ANY QUANTITY DAVID HERBERT & SON L. K. PEACOCK, Inc. ATCO, N. J. QUEEN BEATRICE HORTICULTURE VOL III FEBRUARY 24, 1906 NO. 8 Published Weekly by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass- Telephone. Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION PRICE One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies pi. 00 2.00 •°5 ADVERTISING RATES, NET Per Inch, 30 inches to page . . .90 Full Page 24.00 On Yearly Contract — 52 consecutive times — per inch, .70. per page . 2o.0o COPVRIOHT, 1906, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. 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 OF THIS ISSUE Page FRONTISPIECE— House of Succulents NOTES ON HERBACEOUS PLANTS— W. H. Waite— Illustrated 215 JAPANESE CYPRESS— Warren J. Chandler. . . 216 SOME NEW PLANTS— H. II. Thomas 2 1 ] C0EL0GYNE CRISTATA— Jas. Hutchinson— Illustrated 218 L0NGW0RTH-E00SEVELT BRIDAL BOU- QUET—Illustration 219 EDITORIAL 220 AFTER ADJOURNMENT 221 WHAT THEY SAY OF US 22 ! SHORT NOTES FROM ABROAD— C. Harman Payne 221 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES North Shore Horticultural Society Banquet . . Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston 2 National Council of Horticulture 222 Newport Horticultural Society 2 2 3 Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Club. 223 Lenox Horticultural Society -2 "2 3 Society of American Florists Omaha Florists' Club 223 Royal Horticultural Society Schedule . Elberon Horticultural Society 223 Club and Society Notes 231 Page LIBRARY NOTES— C. Harman Payne 224 SEED TRADE TOPICS I Irasses for Pasture and Foliage 227 Test of 1905 Seed Novelties 227 Seed Trade Notes 227 Catalogues Received 227 Conrad Appel's Grass Seed Report 227 Vegetable Growing 227 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Columbus, Detroit, Louisville, Indianapolis, Omaha, Philadel- phia 231 MISCELLANEOUS Alice Roosevelt's Bridal Bouquet 221 International Exhibition 228 Philadelphia Notes 228 Obituary 228 A Fine Brookline Estate 228 California Notes 229 Philadelphia Notes 231 An Exciting Hunt for Insect Parasites 236 Nitrogen in Dead Leaves 237 A New Summer Estate 237 Reforesting the California Mountains 237 News Notes 238 List of Patents 238 Greenhouses Building and Projected 238 LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. Y.— E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Ellicott St. NEWPORT, R. !.— David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA. — George C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow CHICAGO, ILL.— E. W. D. Laufer, 2327 N. Leavitt St CLEVELAND, O.— A. L. Hutchins, 38 Plymouth St CINCINNATI, O.— Frank W. Ball, 818 E. 3rd Street. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. Wiegand, 1610 N. Illi- nois St LOUISVILLE, KY.— F. L. Schulz. Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. VONTREAL— William Cooper, 568 St Paul St St SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — Luther Monnette, 1100 Van Ness Av. WASHINGTON, D. 0. — Z. D. Blackistone, 14th and Irf Street , N. W. 214 HORTICULTURE February 24, 1906 50 0, 000 COLEUS Verschatfekii, Golden Bedder and fancy named varieties. Rooted Cuttings, 60c. per lOO, $5 OO per 1 OOO Cash. M. N. EATON, South Sudbury, Mass. Nephrolepis Piersoni Elegantissima 1 F. R. P1ERS0N CO., TARRYTOWN=ON = HUDSON, NEW YORK. C R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO, 6 and 7 South Market Street Boston, Mass. PALMS SPECIAL SURPLUS OFFER KENTIA BELMOREANA DOA IOO lYz inch Pots 4-5 leaves $2. no $15.00 4 " " 5-6 " 4.50 35.00 5 " " 6-7 " at 1. 00 each F.O. B. Boston, no charge for packing Cash with order or satisfactory references J. E. FELTHOUSEN GERAXIUMS We h^ve at leasl 150,000 geraniums in 2% in. pots and in fine condition and the leaders at $18 00 per i,ooo; $2.00 per 100. Per too Kose Geraniums, ?xi in. $c3.oo per 1000.. . $2.00 Ageratum Gurney, P. Pauline and others " " 2% in 2. 00 R. C 60 Fuchsias all the leading varieties, 2% in 3.00 Heliotrope, all dark, 2% in- 3.00 Sweet Alyssum 2% in. 2.00 Lobelia, 2l4 in 2 00 Altemanthera, rooted cu tings ;o German Ivy, all rooted cuttings 50 English Ivy, exira fine rooted cuttin- 1.50 The Wurld and all of Coleus R. C $ .60 per 100; $5.00 per j,ood. Cash must accompany the order. J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N.Y. TANSIES Over one million plants ready from our Fam- ous Strain. None better. $1.50 per 500, S2.50 per 1000. Daisies (Bel l is) tine plants, S3 no per 100P. Forget-me-not, Hardy blue, $3.00 per Poo. Geraniums out of 2 1-2 luch pots, best va- rieties, $1 50 per 100. 50.000 ready now. J. C. SCHMIDT CO., Palms, Ferns And Decorative Plant* A Fine Lot of AZALEAS in Great Yariety A Large Assortment of Ferns for Jardinieres Also, Araucarias, Rubbers, Pandanns. Aralias Dracaenas, Aspidistras, Maramas, Croixna etc., etc. WHOLESALE PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION A. LEUTHY & CO. Importers and ' xp^rters Growers and Dealers PERKINS STREE'I NURSERIES Roslindale. Boston, Mass, It is never too early nor too late to order the Scott Fern Best Commercial Introduction lor many years joh:v scott Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York. NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII. $10 PER 100 SCOTTII, 5 " " BOSTON, 3 " " HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, Florists, Whitman, Mass GODFREY ASCHMANN I Ol 2 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA *^Z>-* Iiuportei of Araucaria excelsa, glauea, pacta, and robusta PALHS and AZALEAS Write for prices MARGUERITES Rooted Cuttings Queen Alexandria, the new semi-double white, $3.00 per hundred. Etoile d'Lyon, yellow, $2.co per hundied. THE F. W. FLETCHER GOi. AUKURNUALE, MASS. I Grafted Roses BRISTOL, PA. IIIIIIIIIIIMIIIJIIIIIillllllllllllllllllllllllilllllOllllillllllllilllllillllllllMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIiyj All our grafted Roses are from flowering wood S grafted on Dickson's Irish disbudded Manetti ™ stocks, and are now in exceptionally fine shape. — j Klllarney, $15 per ion; $150 per 1,000 Bride, Bridesmaid, Kaiserin, $12 per S S 100; $120 per 1,000 To prevent disappoin ment Order now as stock is limited. S E Own Root Richmond Roses, $12 per 100. Killarney, $10 per 100. American zf I Beauty, own root from 2|2' inch pots, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. ~ ROBERT SCOTT & SON, SHARON HILL, DEL CO., PA. 1 lllll!illlli:i:illlMIII!ll|IIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIill v Japanese Cypress It is seldom that a planting of evergreens does not contain one or more of the beautiful Japanese Cypress. It is, however, not surprising, as they contain about all the desirable qualities wanted in an evergreen. The beautiful shades of green, yellow and blue in which they can be obtained, strongly recommend them, not only as specimens, but for group planting. In the latter use they are exceptionally valuable for giving attractive contrasts in color schemes. This genus is known more commonly under the botanical name of Retinispora ; it is also listed as Cupressus, Thujopsis and Chamaecy- paris. If asked to name the most prominent of this group I would give preference to plumosa, pisifera and squarrosa, including their various forms. One feature that recommends them to many is that they can be fre- quently sheared. This not only encourages a new growth, making the plant more compact, but permits training them into any desired shape. Plumosa and its golden form aurea, are excellent for specimen planting and also for using in groups. The golden type is quite common and is largely used as a specimen plant on lawns where it shows off to good advantage, especially in June when it takes on its new growth which is a very bright yellow. This color is not as pronounced in the winter and the same can be -aid of all golden colored evergreens. A variety called plumosa argentea, is similar to the type in foliage but il nds of the branches are tipped with a silvery white color that gives it an unusual appearance. Pisifera is of more open type than plumosa and resembles in foliage the arbor-vitae, its leaves being in flat layers. It is more graceful in outline owing to this loose ii.ilut of growth and with its golden form makes a valuable addition to the list. A species almost as common as plumosa is squarrosa, with silvery blue foliage that is quite soft and feathery. The color is more pronounced when it makes its new growth but during the winter it changes to a bronze. A variety called squarrosa Veitehii is claimed by many to be distinct from the type but the difference; as far as the writer could ever see. is not very great. A distinct variety is filifera. having foliage of thread- like form. These strands are sometimes twelve and fifteen inches in length and give to the plant an excep- tionally graceful, drooping habit. The golden form of this type has the same pretty habit as the former and the srolden color is an added attraction. February 24, 1906 HORTICULTURE •.'17 A pretty dwarf type is ericoides, resembling squar- rosa but of finer foliage and more like tbe heath. In the winter the silver blue color changes to violet red. One of the prettiest retinisporas for green foliage is obtusa. Its leave- are a (lark green and fern-like in form. Its habit is open and it is a good strong grower of pyramidal habit. Tbe dwarf variety obtusa nana and its golden form aurea are excellent for dwarf specimens. Tbe Japanese have used these two dwarf types for rais- ing in pots, baying trees only a foot or so in height that are hundreds of years old. They are excellent fur plant - ing in jardinieres and pots. There are other varieties and forms but those mentioned are the ones commonly used. It is a common complaint that all the varieties, espe- cially those Laving- soft, feathery foliage such as squar- rosa, etc.. have a tendency to die out in spots, destroy- ing their appearance. This is true and the cause m the majority of eases is the lack of care. It is seldom thought accessary to do more than occasionally shear them ami mulch as winter approaches. This is all right as far as it goes. One thing that can be noted in a plant that has been treated in this manner is that the continual shearing has induced a strong growth making the plant compact. This compactness naturally causes the inner foliage to die through a lack of light and air. The red spider linds this an excellent refuge. The collecting of this dead foliage also prevents a free i ireu- lation of air amongst the branches and saps a certain amount of vitality from the plant. If the plants are carefully gone over in May and all the dead wood removed, it allows light and air to the eeiil re of the plant and young growth is at once made. As an illustration of such treatment the writer recalls seeing a beautiful specimen of E. squarrosa standing fully thirty-five feet high and yet this variety, some contend, never reaches even a fair size. The treatment recommended can be likened to the pruning given all deciduous trees and which is known to be of great benefit. Anyone familiar with fruit raising knows the value of thinning out branches on trees that have made too strong a growth. %tU^^^^\ Some New Plants Several remarkable new plants were exhibited before the Royal Horticultural Society al their last meeting. The most striking was a chrysanthemum named Winter Cheer. This name was aptly chosen for one could wish for nothing brighter or more cheering among winter flowers than the rich warm rose coloring of the blooms of this variety. It will most probably become a favorite late market variety for it has all the qualities thai go to make a popular flower. Some colors seem to show more brightly on a dull winter's day than when the sun is shining brightly and the same may !»■ -aid of the warm tints of this flower. The bli is are pro- duced on long stout steins; the foliage is abundant and attractive. Coming so late as it docs, being at its best in the middle of January, it is a worthy addition to the list of late flowering chrysanthemums of which we have none too many good ones. A silver medal was awarded to a small group of this new variety exhibited by Mr. J. E. Lowe. This group of flowers was one of the brightest displays in the hall on a particularly dull da\ and every one1 agreed that Winter Cheer was a praise- worthy novelty ami thoroughly deserved its name. Another new plant shown on the same occasion was Freesia Chapmanni, raised by an enthusiastic amateur gardener. .Mr. 11. F. Chapman. The common Freesia refracta is one of our most valuable winter-flowering greenhouse plants. This new freesia was raised in 1904 and is the result of a cross between Freesia refracta alba and Freesia aurea ; it partakes largely of the coloring of aurea, but is much more robust in growth and also forms larger bulbs. It is more free flowering than re- fracta alba, the average number of blooms on a stem being at least eight. The segments of the flower are primrose colored while the throat is blotched with yel- low. The outside of the corolla is yellow, in fact this is the predominating color of the whole flower. The blooms are produced on long and slender stems; in fact the stems are so long thai they require a good deal of support. If, however, they were u^-<] for decoration when cut this might he rather advantageous than other- wise, especially in those forms of decoration where flowers with long semi-pendant stems are necessary. The exhibitor is to he congratulated upon having raised such a distinct and beautiful flower which may in time become as valuable as refracta and its white variety. The beautiful tobacco plants sent out under the name of Nieotiana Sanderse last year caused more discussion than any new plant sent out during recent years. Only the rose-colored variety was sent out last year but this must have had an enormous sale, for it was grown in gardens throughout the country. Many and conflicting opinions were expressed as to its merits but the majority regarded it as a valuable garden plant-. This year not only the rose-colored variety, but others in purple shades and in red and while are being distributed. Be- fore Nieotiana Sanderse was sent out the only tobacco grown largely in English gardens "as the white-flow- ered, sweet-scented officinale; this is one of the most popular hardy plain- we have and its popularity is largely due. no doubt, to its powerful fragrance at the close of day. One of the drawbacks to Nieotiana San- derse was its lack of scent. The tobacco seems to have been largely worked upon by the hybridist during the last few years, for nov Messrs. Sutton & Sons are offer- ing hybrids of officinale that are said to be obtainable in several richly-colored varieties which also are sweet- ly scented. Thus, while the chief feature of the old officinale lias not beer lost, the flowers have the addi- tional advantage of color. I should like to draw your attention to a winter dowering cool house plan! called Moschosma riparium; it is only within the last year or two that this lias been generally grown here in English gardens and it has already found many admirers. Plants raised from cut- tings, rooted in late spring, form very handsome objects by December. By judiciously stopping the shoots, the plant branches freely and in December bears its elegant arching racemes of small while flowers. The plants [as\ in flower for quite two months, and make a most de- lightful display in the warm greenhouse. I know of no more effective assoi ation under glass at this time of year than a group o VIoschosma and the rich blue flowers of Coleus thyrsoideus, another invaluable plant for winter flowering, i ' i hese plants are not generally known in the United Si tes, they certainly deserve to be. /jhrti/K- ff • /lL\ the Stale Legislature of a sum of money asked for by the college authorities for needed improvements in buildings and outfit. A legis- lative committee has been appointed to listen to re- monstrants and to make an investigation of the matter. It is. perhaps, preferable that we should await the report of this committee before expressing an opinion regarding tin1 competition in the disposal of produce by the college. But we will venture to say that those interested can safely leave this question to the fairness and sense of justice of those in authority and that retaliation in the form of opposition to a needed appro- priation for an institution which has done so much for the soil-tiller will not be looked upon by right-minded and impartial people as a justifiable remedy for either real or imaginary grievances. It is very evident in some of Excluding worthless the recent correspondence on varieties from the this sllbjeet that the writers are exhibition table unmindful of the essential dis- similarity in purpose and scope between an exhibition intended to attract and impress the public by the excellence of its displays and a trade show, such as we take the exhibition of the American Carnation Society to be, where the primary object is lip comparison of products from a distinctly technical standpoint. To attain the information sought in the l.iHe]'. the assembling of results of varying processes, whether they be good, bad, or indifferent, is an indispen- sable condition and the more complete the collection the greater its value to the exhibitor and the visitor, from an educational standpoint. It seems to us that the grower, visiting such an exhibition, contemplating the selection of varieties to be grown for the coming season, would be inclined to demand that a variety seeking recognition should be placed on the tables for his per- sonal inspection and comparison and the greater its inferiority the more important the opportunity. If it is deemed unwise to permit the public to see these things then exclude the public or, after the judging has been completed, make a public show department in which winning exhibits only are set forth. It is proper that the lm\ ing of awards be carefully hedged about but the privileges of entry should have as few restrictions as possible. At least this is as it appears to us. Are You a Reader? 'the direct gain from reading one item or one adver- i hi in. i\ more than balance the dollar you pay for a year's subscription to Horticulture. Are You an Advertiser ? One good customer gained will offset all its costs. And Horticulture's readers are of the class that make Good Customers February 24, 1906 horticulture; 221 AFTER ADJOURNMENT. We note with delight the advent of our friend Maurice Puld into the lit- 'erary arena. He is represented in the March number of Suburban Life by three contributions on seed and bulb planting. In the same number W. N. Craig has an excellent article on "A Gay Garden from Frost to Frost." We learn from the Wilmington, Del., Journal that an esteemed florist of that city has produced a white carna- tion with pink stripes for which he has refused $10,000. People shouldn't offer these paltry sums to florists who produce carnations unless they wish to be contemptuously spurned. "Such a headache!" We learn from one daily paper that Miss Alice's bridal bouquet was com- prised of Phalanopsis amabilis and furnished by a certain florist; from another daily paper that the bouquet in question was made of Ccelogyne •cristata furnished by another florist. We take pleasure, however, in present- ing a picture of the "real thins" with an account thereof, in this issue. A valued subscriber in forwarding his dollar for another year, expresses dissatisfaction because we do not re- cord the changing of gardeners from place to place, so that he "can keep up with his old friends." We confess the undertaking is too big for us. Still, we'll do the best we can, and if our gardener friends will kindly let us know when they or their friends make a change we'll gladly print the news. At a recent meeting of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society the "Fruits of New England" was the subject of discussion. Among other things the acknowledgment was made that there are but half a dozen varie- ties of pears which can be grown profitably in New England. This is refreshing encouragement as, up to the present time, the prize schedule nas been loaded down for lo, these many years, with twenty or more va- rieties of pears, each drawing out premiums to the amount of from twelve to twenty dollars annually. The half dozen varieties now ap- proved are not stated but probably every one of them has been in the market since before most of us were born. There seems to be a splendid opportunity now for the fruit growers to turn to and produce new varieties of especial 'excellence for this sec- tion. What was possible for their forefathers should not be impossible for them. If they have any desire to see their specialty resume its old time pre-eminence in the society and the community that is the only course for them to pursue. ALICE ROOSEVELT'S BRIDAL BOUQUET. This beautiful bouquet, which we illustrate on another page, was made of the choicest orchids with a fringe of Adiantum Farleyense. The most delicate shades of Cattleya Trianae and Cymbidium eburneum were used, the shower effect being carried out with the sprays of the pure white Coelogyne cristata. The cattleyas were grown in Washington, D. C., by the orchid specialist, George Field. The bouquet was designed and made by Z. D. Blackistone. WHAT THEY SAY OF US. ■•Jin- love "t" praise, howe'er concealed by art. Reigns more or less, and glows in every heart." The last few issues of HORTICUL- TURE have been corkers. — A. R. L. Afraid you will charge more by and by, so now extend our subscription for four years. — O. C. Please send HORTICULTURE on. Will pay for it. Like it very much. Gets better all the time. — S. J. Congratulations on year's work. May HORTICULTURE live long and prosper. A SUBSCRIBER. Please find enclosed $1.00 for my subscription to your paper. It has come to stay, and I wish you every success. — J. G. Inclosed please find check for three dollars ($3. on) fur which send HOR- TICULTURE for three years from date, January 1, 1906. — W. A. I think your magazine a grand achievement Would not be without it. Enclosed please find one dollar for re- newal of my subscription. — B. O. C. I lake tho pleasure of congratulat- ing you on the able manner HORTI- CULTURE is conducted and wish you every success for the future. — H. T. Please find inclosed one dollar for renewal of my subscription to your paper for 1906. I like it very much and hope you will continue to make it improve week by week. — J. H. O. We are anxious to assure you that your magazine is greatly valued in this office for its very interesting contents, and we wish to congratulate you upon the high standard attained. — K. O. Inclosed find postoffice order for $1 for another year's subscription for HORTICULTURE. I think it is a very valuable paper to the trade and predict a great future for it. — W. S I take this opportunity to say that I think your paper the best of them all, and I look forward to the time when I will be settled at a permanent address and can receive it regularly again. — P. A. R. Horticulture Publishing Co., Boston, Mass. Gentlemen: — Can you supply me with a complete file of Horticulture up to date? Your paper grows more and more valuable and very rapidly. I want to bind and keep the issues in- tact. Very truly yours, * Editor of HORTICULTURE— In- closed please find $1.00 for HORTI- CULTURE for 1906. I think it im- proves with age like good old wine, and trust its future will be bright and prosperous and a help to all inter- ested in the gardening world. Yours truly, W. S. SHORT NOTES FROM ABROAD. The next annual congress and ex- hibition of the French National Chry- santhemum Society will be held in No- vember at the old town of Caen in Normandy. It is a part of this so- ciety's program to hold its annual gathering in a different town every year. "Le Chrysantheme," the official organ of the French N. C. S., is sup- plied . monthly to its members and usually contains much interesting mat- ter to those who worship at the shrino of the "Queen of Autumn." The last number to hand contains a portrait group of most of the members of the jury at the recent Paris chrysanthe- mum show and many members of the society. Among the celebrities we notice Rozain-Boucharlat of Lyons Choulet; Maxime de la Rocheterie. ".he president of the society; Charles Baltet of Troyes; Philippe Rivvire, the -s Unwin Dreer's Select Sweet Peas fes* o i* i?' i^ o i* i s t s 'File following is a short list of the very finest sorts for cutting, No use growing poor varieties when the best costs no more. For complete list see our catalogue. SWEET PEAS Klb. Lb. Blanche Burpee, large white $0.10 $0.25 Blanche Ferry, extra early ; pink and white ■• .10 .115 Countess of Radnor, delicate lavender .10 .25 Countess Spencer, new orchid-flowering, clear pink shading darker at the edges .30 1.00 Dorothy Eckford, the finest white 15 .40 Earliest of All, re-selected. Same color as Blanche Ferry, but a week earlier than the extra early type .10 . 30 Emily Henderson, purest white, early and free 10 -5 Gladys Unwin, nevi orchid-flowering, of very large size. A charming shade of pale rosy pink, extra tine ••• • oz. 50c. 1.50 Hon. F. Bouverie, one of the best pinks 1" .25 Hon. Mrs. E. Kenyon, the finest primrose yellow .1" .25 Janet Scott, a large and bright piuk 15 .40 King Edward VII, rich deep crimson scarlet 15 .50 Lady Orisel Hamilton, pale lavender 10 .30 Lovely, shell pink, extra fine 10 .25 Miss Willmott, rich deep orange pink 10 .30 Mont'Blanc, best earl) (lowering white .10 .30 Mrs. Walter Wright, deep mauve 15 .50 Prima Donna, deep pink, flue 10 .25 Prince of Wales, deep rose 10 .25 Salopian, a grand deep scarlet 10 .25 NOW IS THE TIME to sow Asters, Centaureas, Cobsea, Dra- c.ena. Lobelia, Petunia, Salvia, Stocks, Verbenas, etc., etc. < >ur strainsof all florist flow ers are unequaled for quality. HENRY A. DREER - Philadelphia, Pa. freely, the majority of the pictures being photogravure lull paged plates of artistically arranged floral groups in vases, the style of which reminds us somewhat of that American work, "The Flower Beautiful." by Clarence Moores Weed. The book is divided into two parts and has the addition of several appendices. The first part contains ten chapters, the subjects of which are roughly outlined as follows: Histori- cal retrospect, relative value of flow- ers, fashion, national tastes, selection of colors, scent, form. buds, foliage, selection of material, when to gather flowers, how to gather, packing flow- ers, decoration of apartments, recep- tacles, floral aids, methods of arrang- ing, contrasts, harmonies, etc.. table decorations, church decorations, per- sonal adornment, ball decorations, decking graves. In the second part, which is com- prised of eight chapters, there are such things dealt with as annuals and biennials, hardy perennials, herbace- ous fibrous rooted plants, tender exotics, shrubs, trees, everlasting flow- ers, grasses, ferns, orchids and the like. The author also deals in a meas- ure with the art of floral arrangement as practised in Japan and gives a final chapter on the literature dealing with floral decorations, mention being made of books not only in English but also in French and German. A book of this kind which the author says on his title page is a complete guide to the preparing, arranging and preserving of flowers for decorative purposes is by no means a superfluity for the way in which some exhibitors at English shows dump their flowers into vases, baskets and epergnes and think they have arranged them ar- tistically is notorious to any one who has seen the same kind of thing done in France. But beside exhibitors at shows there is much to be learned from the boo"k of Cut Flowers by those whose duty and pleasure it is to ar- range flowers in the home. Various forms of receptacles are shown as being suitable for certain purposes and the finished picture in photogravure from a real arrangement of natural flowers is one of the many object lessons fur- nished by this excellent treatise. The Sweet Pea Annual. 1906. (Horace I. Wright, Hon. Sec. National Sweet Pea Society. London.) The sweet pea is perhaps no less appreciated in Amer- ica than in England and it may there- fore be useful to draw attention in the columns of HORTICULTURE to this new publication which very far surpasses the issue of last year. For the modest sum of one shilling it is about as good value for the money as anything of the kind we know and to a sweet pea enthusiast must have a special charm. Well printed, freely illustrated with the portraits of celebrities, with views of sweet peas growing at Wem and in the States, and also with representations of some of the leading silver cups offered for prizes at the National Sweet Pea So- ciety's shows. It contains SO pages of literary matter bound in stiff covers and forms a most attractive little volume. The frontispiece is a portrait of Mr. Alfred Watkins. the present president of the society, former presi- dents, viz., Mr. Percy Waterer, Mr. Henry Eckford and Mr. George Gordon being also included. The articles are numerous, portraits of most of the authors being given. A few headings may in a brief way give an idea of the scope of this new an- nual, viz.. Fungoid diseases of the sweet pea, by George Massee; Sweet pea novelties of 1905, by T. A. Weston; Sweet peas in decoration, by George Gordon; Sweet peas in California, by Lester L. Morse; Cross fertilization of the sweet pea, by J. W. Dawson; The popularity and many virtues of the sweet pea, by A. N. Dickson; The Countess Spencer type, by Silas Cole, and many others. C. HARMAN PAYNE USEFUL BOOKS. MANUAL OF THE TREES OF NORTH AMERICA (Sargent); 826 pages, 644 illustrations; $6.00. THE HORTICULTURISTS' RULE- BOOK (Bailey); 312 pages; illus- trated; 75 cents. THE AMERICAN CARNATION (C. W. Ward); illustrated; $3.50. THE DAHLIA (Peacock); revised edi- tion; 30 cents. CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL (Smith): 120 pages; illustrated; 40 cents; revised edition ready April 1. THE CHRYSANTHEMUM (Herring- ton) ; 50 cents. HOW TO MAKE MONEY GROWING VIOLETS (Saltford): 25 cents. THE FIRST COUNTY PARK SYS- TEM (Kelsey); 300 pages: illus- trated; $1.25. A MANUAL ON THE PROPAGATION AND CULTIVATION OF THE PAE- ONY (Harrison); illustrated; 30 cents. ORDER FROM HORTICULTURE PUL8ISHING CO., 11 Hamilton PI., Boston. 226 H OKT1CU LTU R E. February 24, 1906 COLD MEDAL STRAIN BEGONIAS Tuberous Rooted Per doz. Per ioo Single White $0.35 $2.25 " Yellow 35 2.25 Nankeen 35 2.25 Pink 35 2.25 " Rose 35 2.25 " Red 35 2.25 '■ Dark Red 35 2.25 " Salmon 35 2.25 Orange 35 2.25 •■ Mixed 30 2.00 Double vv hite 65 5.00 Yellow 65 5.00 Orange 65 5.0(1 •• Rose 63 5.00 Dark Rose 63 5.00 Dark Red 65 5.00 Red 65 5.00 Salmon 65 5.00 " Mixed 50 4.00 STUMPP & WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St., New York ARTHUR COWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER IOO ACRES 4/%*/*%%/*%* ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS At $5.00 per tOOO Seeds. Reduced price on large quantities. Our wholesale price-list for Florists and Market-Gardeners is now ready for mailing, and will be sent free on application. It contains a full assortment of the choicest seeds of the highest grade. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS CYCAS REV0LUIA STEMS J. M. Thorburn & Co, 36 Cortlandt St., New York Vegetable CCCnC' ^and Flower ^LtCU^ *? Reliable and Tested, Catalogue Mailed Free ^WEEBER & DON 1.4 CHAMBERS STREET J NEW YORK \ Seed P rierchants COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collection* and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA . ■ STERILIZED . . SHEEP MANURE. It's free from weed seeds and objectionable litter. A natural stimulant for plant life $1.25ioolbs. % ton $11.00 tons$20.00 WM. ELLIOTT A. SONS. 201 Fulton Street, - - New York Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. GLADIOLI Forcing Varieties OUR SACRIFICE OFFER -— tt— ^ Subject to being unsold on receipt /%x!i£§fr\ of order. ^*"v\ Spiraea Japonica (cases of 225) tJOT per full case . . . $6.00 1 Spiraea Astilboides Flonbunda {case of 250J per full case $7.00 Spiraea Compacta (case of 250) per full case . . . $7.00 Every order must be accompanied with remittance and fur full cases only. W. W. RAWSON & CO.. Seedsmen 12 & 13 Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston, Mass. BULBS &DSHOF and PLANTS Ralph M. Ward & Co. 2 West Broadwav, New York. YOUhifijiiT ^ORDERS WE \nM\ (ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER SWEET PEAS All the Standard Varieties at your own Selection at 40c. per pound, mailed free, anywhere. 0. V. ZANSEN, Seedsman, Hoboken, N.J. FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT JAPAN LILIES SEEDS FOR FLORISTS Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Seeds and Agricultural Hardware 47 -54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS. THOS. J. CREY& CO. HIGH GRADE FORCING BULBS Agricultural Implements SEEDS 32 SO. rlARKET ST., BOSTON Seeds, Bulbs and Fertilizers BURNETT BROS. 101 West Street Opposite Central R. Rd. Ferry, Liberty and West Streets NEW YORK QUALITY IE? - SEND *OR CATALOGUE. ARTHUR T. B0DDINQT0N 34* Wait 14th St., New York. Our Carnation Bands Will save you many a dollar because they make split flowers salable. We offer two sizes below: Brand G. for the general varieties of carnations; Brand Q. C. for the larger flowering fan- cy sorts. Please state which you desire in ordering. G. Brand 10,000, $1.00 7>ooo, 75c 4,500, 5CC 2,000, 25c 1,000, :5c The above postpaid to any address in the United btates upon receipt of price. Q. C. Brand Ounce $ .25 Quarter lb. .$ .85 Halt lb 1.60 One lb 3.00 Add at the rate of 16c per lb. for postage for Q. C. Brass Bands. New Crop Flower Seeds Now Ready lor Delivery Asparagus, Plumosus Nanus, green house giown seed, strictly fresh, per roo seeds, 6oc; per iooo seeds, $5.00 ■ Tr. Pkt. Oz. Alyssum, Little Gem.. ...$o.io $0.35 Aster, Queen of Market, dark and light blue, pink, scarlet, white -nd mtxed, each 20 .60 Mtion Flower 15 .50 Salvia Splendens 25 1.25 Verbena. Mammoth Fancy Strain, blue, pink, scarlet, striped, while and mixed, ea, .30 1.50 Send for Wholesale Cataloeue, and "Handy Order Sheet" now ready. HENRY F.MICHELL CO. Flower Seed Specialists 1018 Market St. Philadelphia, Pa. vSweet Pea Christmas Pink and White Pure White .25 $2.00 .25 2.00 George C. "Watson SEfcDSMAN 1614 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia 53T" Other varieties of Sweet Peas at usual market prices. MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE ^— s COLUMBIA, ALSShA, BOHEMIA fet MUSHROOM =SPAWN = Fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO. 91 I CHEMICAL BLDG. ST. LOUIS. MO HELLER'S MICE PROOF SEED CASES. SEND FOR CIRCULARS Heller&Co. | MONTCLAIR. N.J. ; HORIGUM KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE ^HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, Fishkiil-on-Hudson N. T. SOLD BY SEED DEALERS OF AMERICA February 24, 1906 HORTICULTURE 2-2,7 SEED TRADE TOPICS GRASSES FOR PASTURE AND FORAGE. J. Otto Thilow of H. A. Dreer, Inc., read a valuable paper on the above subject at the Philadelphia Farmers' Institute on Jan. 10. The following lists of best grasses for various pur- poses as given by him will be found useful: For Meadows and Low, Moist Ground. Kentuckv Blue (Poa pratensis). Rough Stalked Meadow (Poa trivialis). Bed Top or Herd Grass (Agrostis vul- gai isi. Creeping Bent (Agrostis stolonifera). Tall Meadow Oat (Arrhenatheruin avena- cum) Tall Meadow Fescue (Festuea elatior). English Perennial Rye (Lollum perennle). Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis). Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata). Sweet vernal (Anthoxanthum enioratum). Alsike and White ('lover. For Heavy and Rich Uplands. Kentucky Blue (poa pratensis). Canadian Blue (Poa eompressa). Rhode Island Bent (Agrostis canina). Sheep's Fescue (Festuea ovina), Perennial Rye (Lolium perenne). Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis). Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata): Crested 1 1 . . lt - 1 i i I m '( iMiiuii- eristatus). Meadow Fescue (Festuea pratensis). Red Clover (Trifolium pratense). Alsike (Trifolium bybriaum). White (Trifolium repens). On Dry, Poor Lands and Elevations. Canadian Blue (Poa pretensis). Ci ping Bent (Agrostis stolonifera). Hard Fescue (Festuea durinsetila I Red Fescue (Festuea rubra). Sheep's Fescue i Festuea ovina). Brome (Bromus inernls). Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata). White Clover (Trifolium repens). Red Clover (Trifolium paterne). For Shade. Wood Meadow (Poa nemoralis). Kentucky nine (Poa pratensis). Crested Dogtail (Cynosurus ciistatus). Red Fescue (Festuea rubra). Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata). White Clover (Trifolium repens). For Hay in Rotation of Other Crops. Timothy (Phleum pratense). Millet. Hungarian Grass. Italian Rye (Lolium Italicum). Red Clover. Alsike Clover. For Hay in Meadows, Permanent. Kentucky Blue. Red Top or Herd. Tall Meadow Fescue. Tall Meadow Oat. Meadow Foxtail. Timothy. Alsike Clover. Red Clover. For Soiling. Italian Rve Grass. Millets. Hungarian Grass. Clover and Peas. For Binding Banks. Canadian Blue. Rhode Island Bent. Creeping Bent. Red Fescue. Awnless Brome. Sheep's Fescue. TEST OF 1905 SEED NOVELTIES. (Translated from "Gartenflora" by G. B.l (Continued.) Senecio elivorum — Large broad leaves, reminding of Tussilago; lias not yet flowered; perennial. Senecio tanguticum — Has still more beautiful leaves, lying close to the ground; report of flowering next year. Aquilegia vulg. eompacta rosea fl. pi. Report next year; has not flowered. Althea hybr, semperflorens fl. pi — A double variety with an endless flower crop all through summer, in all known colors of the altheas; a few single amongst them; seed should be sown in March; very good. Isota glauca— A 12-inch-high peren- nial with ash gray leaves; flowers lemon-yellow; good for large bouquets. In conclusion, we name some old favorites, which we tested again and which arc likely to become again use- ful, although very little in culture at present: Chrysanthemum coronarium luteum and album— A good grouping plant; when raised from cuttings will not grow too rank. Flowers yellow and also white; largely cultivated lately in Sanssouci by Potsdam. Leucanthemum uliginosum — Peren- nial, over 3 feet high; if sown early will flower the first year; flowers white. Eupatorium ageratoides — Myrtle-like foliage, white flowers; good fall and winter bloomer. Mimulus tigrinus gr. fl. and nanus. — Good for grouping. Tagetes lucida— Good for bouquets; flowers in small yellow clusters. Trachclium coeruleum, also album — Good summer plant; lilac and white; line for groups. Saponaria multiflora and S. multi- flora alba— Better than silenes out of doors; long flowering period. Oenothera fruticosa major — Peren- nial with shining yellow flowers. Uniola latifolia — Bamboo-like peren- nial ornamental grass. Rehmannia angulata — A very nice herbaceous plant, with some rose flowers the first year; similar to mar- tynia; small, robust, serrated leaves, lying close to the ground; very good. SEED TRADE NOTES. W. C. Langbridge says we were alto- gether too conservative in our esti- mate of the attendance at the Can- ners' convention. There were nearer 1400 than 700 in attendance. Also that we omitted to mention Theodore Cobb of D. M. Ferry Co. as present — an im- portant omission, as he was reported to have been taking in big orders. Mr. Langbridge thinks he can beat that 3000 bushel tale, as he got one order for 6000 bushels of Alaska. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Hoopes, Brother & Thomas. West Chester, Pa. Semi-annual trade list. John H. Dunlop, Toronto, Ont. Wholesale catalogue of roses, carna- tions, etc. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Florists' Reference Book. Il- lustrated trade list of florists' supplies, plants, etc. Tree and Shrub Seeds. Otto Katzen- stein & Co.. Atlanta, Ga. Much more than a catalogue, this publication with its handsome arboreal views and sound advice on tree topics deserves a place in every rural home on the con- tinent. CONRAD APPEL'S GRASS SEED REPORT FOR JANUARY. Regarding the crop results of grass seeds, several sorts, such as the home grown (German) Agrostis, Poa trivi- alis and Poa nemoralis had a smaller yield than last year. Aira caespitosa and Aira flexuosa and especially Alo- pecurus pratensis had a poor crop only; the latter has become very e now and is very dear conse- quently. Avena elatior, but especially Anthoxantum odoratum, true, offer at low figures in good qualities. This re- fers as well to Cynosurus cristatus, whereas Dactylis glomerata has a small crop only. Festuea ovina had a smaller result than last year, also the other Festuea sorts, which there- fore sell at higher prices. The Bromus varieties, also Holcus lanatus are obtainable in good qualities at moderate figures. Lolium perenne and italicum had good results and are not too dear. Just to touch the crop results of the several clover seeds, there is but little red clover raised in the Palatinate. Austria has a medium crop, Russia is not in the market owing to the un- settled conditions, and from France and Italy, which as a rule take an ac- tive part in the trade, arrivals are missing. Lucerne has suffered in qual- ity during the harvest by unfavorable weather. Superior grades of Provence seed are scarce and have consequently gone up in price. White clover a small crop, but stocks of yearling seed will not allow the prices to rise. Al- sike scarce and in good demand. Sainfoin, one and two cuts, have start- ed with moderate prices, although the yield is not a large one. Of the several other agricultural seeds. Seradella, Lupins, Vetches. Peas and Mustard seed have partly suffered by rain, and at present medium qual- ities are only offered. Better grades will be in good demand and will con- sequently be dear. HORTICULTURE needs a wide- awake representative in every town in the land. Good commissions paid on advertising and subscriptions. If you are ambitious, write for terms. VEGETABLE GROWING. A general discussion on the subject ol Vegetable Growing was held at Hor- ticultural Hall. Boston, on Saturday, Fell. 3, in place of the customary lecture. The discussion was opened by Hon. Warren W. Rawson of Arlington who presented an interesting and practical a [dress on the subject. He said that the necessary requirements for grow- ing good vegetables are proper soil, good seed, thorough cultivation, and careful attention. The soil for most vegetables should be of a sandy nature with a good subsoil for drain- A soil of this nature is especi- clapted to such crops as lettuce, sp iiiach, radishes, cucumbers, beets, a paragus, rhubarb, parsnips, peas, 3, celery, tomatoes and early cab- bages, while a heavier soil with clay oil is best for such crops as onions. I: cabbages, early celery and summer |i tice. The light, sandy soil can be ivated much earlier than the y soils and will produce two or • ■ crops each season while the soil in most ca: e produces one recommended heavy fertilizing 228 /IORTICULTURE February 24, 1906 g+«+»+»+»+»-f ♦»♦•♦•■»•♦♦+•♦• ♦ • ♦ • ♦ •♦•♦•♦•♦♦♦•+•♦♦- H ROBERT CRAIG The Best SCARLET ever offered to the trade. We can make immediate delivery of rooted cuttings of the above variety. $12.00 per 100. $100 per 1,000. I J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. ►•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦S of 20 to 30 cords to the acre, and that stable manure has proved to be a com- plete manure, but if a second crop is to be grown on the same land an addi- tional ton of some special fertilizer suitable to that crop is often necessary. But after all the growing of all crops depends more on the man than any- thing else. In the course of the discussion which followed his opening remarks, in re- ply to a question, Mr. Rawson stated that he had found the arc electric light beneficial in the growing of lettuce under glass and that he was now ex- perimenting with the application of a current of electricity in the soil which promises to be of still greater benefit. He said if any one doubted the effect of electricity on the growing crops under glass he would be glad to nave them see two of his lettuce houses, one of which was treated with elec- trical appliances and the othi i with- out them. The difference in the re- sult was very marked in favor of the electrically treated crop. He was still in the experimental stage on this sub- ject and hoped in the course of a year to report the results more fully. Referring to the matter of the steril- ization of the soil he said that after the experience of eight years he had found it more successful and satisfac- tory; in fact, it was the best thing he ever did in the greenhouse line and the most profitable. In answer to another question he said that the trouble with most farms is the lack of proper treatment. The soil was not worked enough. He ad- vised one ploughing in the fall fol- lowed by two more in the spring. INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. Translated fr< Berlini by "i tartenfli G. B The city of Mannheim, Germany, is planning an International Art and Horticulture Exhibition, the cost of which is estimated at $200,000. The management of the Horticulture Ex- hibition is intrusted to Prof. Max Lauger, Farlsruhe, and the Art Ex- hibition to Prof. Ludwig Dill. From city funds $12,000 are promised, while from private parties a guarantee fund of $80,000 has already been given. About $25,000 of the fund is to be used to buy pieces of art from exhibitors. How much money is put aside for hor- ticultural purchases is not disclosed. We are sorry to learn that Joseph A. Manda. of South Orange. N. J., is sick with typhoid fever. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Herman Anhausser of Lansdowne had a fire on the morning of the 16th. Started in the boiler shed. Damage $50. Might have been worse except for the strenuous efforts of William J. Muth, a Philadelphia wholesaler, who got on the roof and worked like a real fireman. Unfortunately the roof had a slant with plenty of ice, and without thinking Mr. Muth took a slide and came down real quick, strik- ing on the frozen ground with a ter- rible bump. Mr. Eckels says that all Americans are honest at bottom. It was a good thing for Mr. Muth that he hit on the honest place. C. W. Ward of Cottage Gardens gave an illustrated lecture on Carnations be- fore the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society on the 20th inst. There was an interesting exhibition of new car- nations, roses, primulas and cyclamens at this meeting. A. B. Scott reports that the demand for young roses grafted on the Dick- son-Manetti stock is unusually large this season, and that he is already booked to the full capacity. Paul Klingshorn of the Durnont forces is down with typhoid fever. OBITUARY. February 13 the last of the Pouyal family died in San Francisco. It was noted as a prominent family of flor- ists. The parents, John and Marie, opened a plant and flower store thir- ty-five years ago. Three months ago it was noted in HORTICULTURE that Alfred Pouyal, the only surviving member of the family, made a decora- tion of the flower store on its thirty- fifth anniversary. The father died two years ago. The elder son, Ray- mond, who succeeded the father in the store's management, died one year ago. The mother, who succeeded Raymond as manager, died three months ago. when Alfred, the last of the family, took the store's manage- ment, but on the 13th instant he too passed on— following father, mother and elder brother. An International Botanical Con- gress will be held in Brussels in 1910. Owing to the death of Professor Er- rera, the Count Kerchove de Denter- ghem will be chairman of the organ- izing committee. This gentleman. who is and has been for many years president of the Royal Horticultural and Botanical Society of Ghent, is a well known and ardent lover of horti- culture in all its branches A FINE BROOKLINE ESTATE. The estate of E. D. Brandegee, com- prising some 225 acres, is one of the finest around Boston. Besides the large greenhouses, which contain many fine orchids, ferns and specimen dec- orative plants, there are rose, carna- tion, violet and chrysanthemum houses, one large house devoted to mixed flowering plants, such as heaths, acacias, callas. etc., under the efficient charge of Mr. Weir, the su- perintendent and gardener of the estate. There are about fifty acres in ornamental grounds, twenty in garden park and two acres in rhododendrons, of which there are about seventy-five varieties. Some of the rhododendrons succeeding best here are Everestianum, rosy lilac; H. H. Hunnewell, dark crimson; H. W. Sargent, crimson; Mrs. Milner, rich crimson, elegant foliage; Roseum Elegans. an old sort but should be in every collection; Lady Armstrong, pale rose; Hannibal rose, late variety; Delicatissimum, white tinted with pink; Charles Dick- ens, dark scarlet; Album Grandiflorum, bluish, fine foliage; Mrs. John Clutton, white; Sappho, white blotched with maroon; Blandyanum. crimson, and Chionicles, yellowish white. For summer decoration of the Italian garden and on the terraces around the mansion 100 bay trees from 7 to 16 feet in height, standards and pyramids, are used. They are usually set out about the last week in April and put in the storage house the middle of October and given all venti- lation possible in mild weather. Box plants, standard and pyramid, Cali- fornia privet in pots and tubs, stan- dard lilacs. Hibiscus syriacus, laxus Hibernica in tubs, and English hollies are also largely used for the same purpose. The estate has some fifty acres woodland, about one hundred acres in meadow and mowing. The driveways and roads are annually fixed up with crushed stone, which keeps them in fine condition. The lawns have fre- quent top dressings and waterings in dry weather, and when mowed feel like velvet under foot. W. SWAN. Zimmer Bros, will open a new flower store at the corner of Farnum and 19th streets. N. W.. Omaha, Neb. George Zimmer has been with the Col- fax Floral Co., of Denver, and Lewis Zimmer has had charge of the con- servatory at the State Insane A •vlum. February 24, 1906 HORTICULTURE 229 QUEEN BEATRICE Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery in New York City or Vicinity can have them filled in best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture ALEX. McCONNELL 546 Fifth Ave., New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and all principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam- ships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON. D. C. FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET SI. LOUIS, JuO, Established 1873 Long: Distance Phone Bell Lindell 676 nAJ&ingtcn.,JD.C. SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 101 7 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO. Both 'Phones 2670 Main Consult Buyers' Directory and List of New Offers on Pages 234, 235 and 236. CALIFORNIA NOTES. California weather was partly cloudy and warm in all parts of the State nearly all the passing week. Light rain fell in all sections at intervals, and heavy rains occurred in portions of South California. The reservoirs of the State ar'e well filled and all streams are running, insuring abun- dance of water for irrigation during tne season. And it is of great eco- nomic importance that the snow in the mountains of California averages nine feet in depth now, and is frozen hard. That the snow is deep and frozen means that it will lie until gradually thawed in the spring ami summer, when the water released by the sun will furnish supplies to the streams for irrigation at the time of need, and it will also give the water for electric power and its other uses in mining. Commencing March 1st the German Government will exact in import du- ties 10 marks per 100 kilos on dried apples, peaches, apricots and pairs from the United States, while the same product from France. Italy and Aus- tria will only have to pay 4 marks per 100 kilos on the same dried fruits. In view of this, prominent horticultur- ists and canners met this week with the California State Board of Trade which passed a resolution requesting the United States senators and repre- sentatives to use their utmost efforts to impress upon the Federal Govern- ment the necessity of giving the dried fruit industry of California a full co-n- sidi ration and protection in any com- mercial agreement which may be made with the German Empire. Horticulturally considered Califor- nia's productive rank is second only to New York. This is brought out in Philip Loring Allen's Washington let- ter published this week in a San Fran- cisco paper. This Washington corre- spondent has access to Horticultural Hall statistics, and speaking of the dif- ferent States' productive awards says that New York has seventeen in the horticultural departments, namely: Po- tatoes, onions, beets, carrots, parsnips, turnips, green beans and peas, swei 1 corn, cucumbers, rhubarb, cabbage, cauliflower, beans, currants, raspber- ries and hay. California, he says, stands next in productive rank, having four- teen awards as follows: Pumpkins, asparagus, peaches, nectarines, pi plums, primes, almonds, walnuts. fie,s. lemons, olives, oranges and pomeloes. Massachusetts ami Virginia, Mr. Allen says, are tied with three prizes apiece. "The Old Dominion has kale, spinach and peanuts to her credit, while 'there Massachusetts stands, behold her'— squashes, lettuce and cranberries." DETROIT John Breitmeyer's Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs High CradeCut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. A, Guile & Bro. FLORISTS 1214 F ST., WASHINGTON, D. G. BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS "What kind of society buds do yon mostly have in Baltimore0" "American beauties. "—Baltimore American. This wooden box nicely stained anil varnished, 18x30x12, made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters. Block Letters, i£4 or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. f . MCCARTHY, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. REED (SL KELLER 122 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. Always enterprising, we are now ready with a fine line of Easter Baskets. Buy your Florist Supplies of J. STERN & CO. 1928GERMANT0WN AVE., PHILADELPHIA, PA Per postal H. BAYERSDORFER & CO 50-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES BEUT LIHE 15 THE COU-tTRT 230 HORTICULTURE February 24. 1906 NWM^»i *% 0* »WW%^^»» »*^i ' • BEAUTIES! FARLEYENSE VERY CHOICE QUALITY VALLEY AND CATTLEYAS THE LEO NIESSEN CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1217 Arch St., - PHILADELPHIA : Store Open 7 A. M. to 8 P.M. ' 5 Magnifcent Fronds I $15.00 per IOO * Samuel S.Pennock i «?/L — WHOLESALE w/Vfcf FLORIST OF PHILA. \ 1(>1L'-1618 Ludlow Street. Store closes 8 P. M. In writing :iil\THrtisfrs. mention Horticulture *#■ : : V ••oo •oc>*»<"»r>« <■>«■>•<■». WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS SI-S3 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO, ILL., Iq writing advertisers, mention Horticulture CHAS. W. McKELUR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers E. F. Winterson Co. 25-27-29 Wabash Ave., Chicago Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies CUT FLOWER ORDERS OUR SPECIALTY The leading Florists supply house of the west. Supply Catalogue free. PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO Feb ROSES Am. Beauty and Edgely Fan. & Sp. " Extra Lower grades Bride & 'Maid— Fan. & Sp Extra.. No. i and Lower gr.. Liberty, Fancy " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy " Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy ■ - ■ < Jrdtnary .......... Chatenay, Fancy " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary. MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies Lily of the Valley Violets Tulips , Roman Hya.. Paper White, Nat .. Daffodils ; Trumpets Mignonette.. Adiantum Cuneatum... " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus. strings " & Sprengeri bunches 43.00 ad. 00 18.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 4,00 I 2.0 3 6.00 15.00 O OO S.00 4.00 10 00 4.00 4,00 2.UO 40.00 ?4 00 2.50 1 .on 2 50 2 OO 2.00 4 OO .50 ■75 12.50 35.00 25.00 ;o ST LOUIS PHILA. 3 1 , l, to Feb 9 48.OO 40.C0 to 50.00 60.00 tu 75.00 32.OO 20.00 to 30.00 3 5 .co to 50.00 20.00 10 OO to 15.00 tt,.oo to 20.00 •2.00 5.00 to 800 8 00 to 12.50 12.00 10 00 to 12 50 to 15.00 8.0O 6.00 to 8.0 12.00 to 15.00 O.OO 4.00 to 5.00 6 00 to 10.00 18.0O to 35.00 to 50.00 IO.OO to 10.00 to 15 OO 20.00 10.00 to 12.50 30.00 to 35.00 12. OO 6.00 to 8 00 12.00 to 15.00 12 OO 8.00 to 10.00 12.00 to 15.00 6,OU 4.00 to 8.00 6.00 to s.00 I2.00 ro.oo to I J. CO I 5.00 to 20.00 6 00 4.00 to 8.00 S.00 to 12.00 5.00 4.00 to 5.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.03 to 3.00 48.00 to 60.OO to 75.00 32.00 to 12.50 to 15.00 5.00 3.OO to 4.00 3.00 to 5.00 1.50 .50 to .60 .50 to -75 5.00 3 00 to 5.00 3.OO to 6.00 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 3-00 to 4.00 4 OO 1. 00 to *.oo 3.OO to 4 00 IO.OO 4.00 to 6.00 3.OO to 4.00 I.25 to 1.00 to 1.00 t.CO to to 1.50 15.00 12.50 to 1 5. CO 1 5. CO to 20.00 50.00 25 00 to 50.00 35 -oo to 50.00 40.00 25.00 to 50 OO 50.00 to 75.00 BOSTON Feb. 21 40 ou 15.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 12.00 8.00 50.00 8.00 6.CO 2.00 6.00 3-00 60.OO 25.OO 8.00 I2.00 8.00 5.OO 25.OO I 2.0C 30.00 12.00 8.00 4.OO 8.00 5-00 3.00 to 1. 00 to 50.00 to 8.00 10 2.00 to .20 to 150 to t.oo to 1. 00 to to •75 to to 1 2 .OO CO to 4.OO 2.00 75.CO 12.00 4.OO .60 2.0O 2.00 2.00 2.00 l.OO I.50 16.OO 50.00 50.00 J. A. BUDLONQ 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO SIS CUT FLOWERS. Roses and Carnations A Specialty TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you right February 24, 1906 HORTICULTURE 231 VICTORY The most prolific of scarlets, is a fancy in the fullest sense of the word, requires only ordinary culture, wholesaled at 825.00 per 100 at Christmas. CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS. There is a notable dearth BOSTON of stock to supply the de- mand for fancy grades such as called for in these closing days ol the fashionable season. The pros- pects are for a continuance of present conditions until Lent comes in — March 1 at least. After that, a reaction may set in. All flowers of good quality are sailing along satisfactorily, except bulbous stock, much of which, al- though of excellent quality, has to be sold at figures that leave little or noth- ing for the grower. Lily of the valley is a possible exception, the many bridal occasions for this month having befriended it greatly. Considerable complaint is heard of the poor keeping quality of carnations now coming in. There is no suspicion that they have been stored — rather is it possible that they are sent in too promptly, and that a preliminary cooling off process in the right atmosphere would natural- ly strengthen their staying powers. The conditions of the BUFFALO cut flower trade for the past week were quite satisfactory. Demand for stock bus been quite brisk. Cut flowers and plants sold well in stores; prices have been fully as good as those of last year. On Valentine's Day the best de- mand was for violets, and at noon hardly a bunch was visible. Good supply of all seasonable stock was seen, and a fairly good clearance sale was had at the end of the week. Car- nations were of the finest quality, the price holding firm; roses were not plentiful, but some excellent Brides- maids, Brides, Brunners and Rich- mond:- were seen and brought good re- turns. Lily of the valley, Roman hya- cinths, narcissi, mignonette and sweet peas of fine quality could be had at reasonable prices, while tulips ami daf- fodils came in faster than they could be disposed of. Considerable floral work was on the list which absorbed a good quality of white material. Easter lilies are in fair proportion to the demand. Calla supply heavy and good. Adiantum and asparagus plumosus and sprengerii are in good demand. A healthy ton. ex- CINCINNATI ists in the cut flower market. All stock is showing a steady improve- ment and business continues to be brisk. There is not an over-supply of anything with possibly the exception of violets and daffodils. Good roses are still somewhat scarce, but there is such a variety of flowers to be had that they are not so badly missed. Bulbous stock has done much to re- lieve the condition that has prevailed lor several weeks. Green goods are mere plentiful, but the supply is still limited. There is but little complaint about the price asked for stock. Since the Christmas COLUMBUS holidays we have had a most satisfactory business in cut flowers, ami in facl everything in the floral line. Trade did not suddenly break off at Christ- mas, but in a large measure kept right along. On Valentine's Day everj member of the craft was simply as- tounded at the flood of orders that were placed. It was like an Easter business; everything was cleaned out by the early afternoon; therefore a great many orders were lost, as stock to fill them could not be obtained. Violets were the favorites; then carna- tions. We are bothered a little in ob- taining good stock at times, but this is not so bad as a shortage of custom- ers would be. In most localities ex- DETROIT ceedingly fine business is reported, stock being more plentiful at tne wholesale houses and verj lew flowers going astray. Tie re lias been much demand the past week lor white carnations, owing to all lor these at the automobile exhi- bition. Other carnations came and went rather steady. Roses continue to improve, there being some very fine Brides and Bridesmaids on the market. Beauties are not so much in demand and some worry is saved, as the sup- ply would not fill many orders. The wi ather has taken on a warmer as- pect, which has been saving much time in the wrapping of goods for pro- tection. The sale of hardy ferns is reported very good at the wholesalers'. Business conditions LOUISVILLE last week, owing to St. Valentine's day, were very satisfactory, the weather being likewise. Carnations had a very good demand, the stock and sup- ply being good. The demand for roses was very encouraging, the quality and supply being generally satisfactory. Violets had a demand of great merit, but unfortunately the stock was not there to supply it. Lilies of the valley and forget-me-nots were greatly sought for. Mignonette, tulips, jon- quils, hyacinths, narcissi and all other seasonable stock sells up to expecta- tions, with the supply generally sat- isfactory. Trade has bee,, INDIANAPOLIS more active the past two weeks with sufficient supply to meet all de- mands excepting in roses. American Beauties and teas continue to be short in supply, owing to unsatisfactory weather. Fancy carnations appeal strongly to buyers, and flowers en- titled tci such grading bring good prices. Bulbous stock is arriving in good quantities, with steady demand. All the retailers report the best St. Valentine's trade in years, with vio- lets as a leader. This flower has come into great favor for use on that day. The public is educated to asso- ciate a certain flower with a certain day, and is worthy of commendation as a stimulus to trade. Sweet peas are more plentiful and improving daily. Funeral work and decorations have consumed' an immense amount of slink of late. The great call for flowers OMAHA on Valentine's day gave an added impetus to an already good week's business. Vio- leis have been plentiful and have sold well; roses, with the exception of American Beauties, have been abun- dant and have brought good prices, as have also carnations, of which there has been no lack. St. Valentine's day was PHI LA- the event of a busy DELPHI A week, and general re- ports indicate 25 per cent, ever any ether year. Red flow- ers of all kinds were much in demand — red carnations, red roses, red tulips, etc., went with a rush. Violets and mynsetis were great favorites with the moderate buyers, and their name was legion. Business outside of this spe- cial function was good. The only fall- i off was on Saturday, when things were a little slack. Beauties are more plentiful and of fine quality. Lily of alley is not quite up to the usual Standard, but prices remain normal. Carnations are good and keep firm at former quotations, although the de- mand for such varieties as Flaming) took a jump at St. Valentine's. Orchids are scarce. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. E. W. Breed of Clinton, Mass., ad- dressed the Worcester County Hutu cultural Society on February 15, his topi ing "Herbaceous Plants." The Huntington Horticultural and Agricultural Society, N. Y.. at its meeting last Tuesday evening was ad- (1 by E. V. Titus of Glen Cove, who superintended the work of spray- ing the Glen Cove section last season. Thi cost, benefits and results of the win ' were his theme. HORTICULTURE needs a wide- awake representative in every town in the land. Good commissions paid on advertising and subscriptions. If you are ambitious, write for terms. 232 HORTICULTURE February 24, 1906 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 55-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. to 5 P. M. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture FORD BROTHERS 48 West 28th Street, NEW YORK FI ROSES FANCY CHUMS A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephoue, 3870 or 3871 Madison Square. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE ^ FLORIST ^» OF NEW YORK Phone 4664-1665 Mad. Sq. 43 W. 28tn St WE HAVE A COOD OPENINC for a grower of lily of the valley arid general bulbous 6tock. Would like to communicate with growers of good bulbous flowers. Can handle them at good prices. Also asparagus plumosus. Lei us hear from you. A. L. YOUNC & CO. Wholesale Florists Tel. 35,9 Mad. Sq. 54 W. 28th St., New York BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist SS-S7 W . 26th Street - - NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 292I-S243 nadison Square I AflPNT POD 9 t JOHN I. KAYNOR • Wholesale Commission Florist ^WbfSSSZ^* W A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises every variety 0 grown for New York market, at current prices • TEL. IPQ8 madison SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer la Choice Cut Flowers 39 West 28th Street, New York Telephone : 902 Madison Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ALWAT6 ON HAND THE HIGHEST 1/11 C\f AI.WATB GRADE OF VMkLC I OK HAND BEST BEAUTIES, METEORS, BRIDES AND BRIDESMAIDS JAMES McMANUS,„Vtel 50 W. 30th St., New York Successor to H. J© . FROMBNT Wm.Chormley Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: 22co, 2201, Madison Square Write for Current Prces FOR COOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties Phil. F. Kessler JOS. S. FENRICH 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. 48 W. 30th Street, New York Tel. 324-325 Madison Square NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Last Half of Week ending Feb. 17 1906 Roses Am. Beauty and Edgeley fan and sp. " extra. No. 1 Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " extra No. 1 and lower giad^s .... Liberty, fancy . . . nrdi arv Richmond, tancy ordinary Golden Gate, fancy ordinary Chatenay, fancy ordinary 75.00 40.00 10.00 1. 00 12.00 10.00 3.00 50.00 "8.00 20.00 8 00 8.00 3.00 8 00 voo to 100.00 to 60.00 to 15.06 to 3.00 to 15.00 to 12.00 to 6.00 to 60.00 to 12.00 to ^o.oo 12.00 15 00 5.00 15.00 5.00 First Half of Week beginning Feb. 19 1906 50.00 to 35.00 to 15 00 to 3.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 t ' 3.00 to 20.00 to 3.00 to 20.00 to 3.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 10 00 to .00 to 75.00 40 00 25.00 10.00 12.00 10.00 6.00 30 00 12.00 30 00 12 OO 12. OO 6.00 12.00 6 00 Carnations Fancy Ordinary Cattleyas I Hies. Li«y of the Valley Violets Tulips Roman Hya. Paper White Nar-- Daffodils. Trumpets fl i %; nonet te vd Kin turn Cuneatum " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus. " &Soren?eri, hunches Last Half of Week ending Feb. 17 1906 3.00 to 1.50 to ^0.00 to 10 00 to 2.00 to .40 to 1.50 to to 1. 00 to I 00 to .50 to 4.00 2.00 60 oc 12.00 4 00 .60 6.00 a. 00 2.00 4.00 1. so r.50 12.00 First half of Week beginning Feb. 19 1906 3.00 to 1.50 to 50.00 to 8 00 to 1.00 to 40 to I..O to 1,00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to to 3.oo to 20 00 to 20.00 to 5.00 2.00 60.00 12.00 3.00 .75 4. CO 2-00 r.oo 8.00 1.25 1-5° 16. oc J5-CO 35-o° JOHN YOUNC Wholesale FLORIST 51 West 28tK St., New YorK Telephone. 4403-4464 Madison Sq. Best Beauties. Brides and Bridesmaids. Lily of the Valley, Orchids and Lilies. Renowned Cottage Garden Caruatlous. Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. Tel. J/J] Ma^on Sq. NeW York TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quotations t«i. fall orders Tel. 798799 Madison sq. 44 West 28th Street. New York City FLORISTS OUT OF TOWN Taking Orders for Flowers to be Deliv- ered to Steamers or Elsewhere in New York can have them delivered in PLAIN BOXES. WITH OWN TAGS in best manner by Young & Nugent 42 W. 28th St., New York In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture February 24, 1906 HORTICULTURE 233 jTclllw'V r^Clll^ Discount on Regulai Michigan Cut Flower Exchange ^Wholesale Florists 30 and 40 Miami Ave., DE TROIT, MICH- 1000 Shipments WM. DILGER Manager Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York Uty Gut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 350 Madison Square J, B. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. Bonnot Bros7 'Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 W. 26th S' , Cut Fiower Exchange NEW YORK Tel B30 MadlBOD Square. OPEN 6.00 A.M. AN UNEQUALED OJTiET FOR CONSIGNED FLOWERS YOU WE ORDERS ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. 53 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. ESTABLISHED 1872 JOHN J. PERKINS WHOLESALE and COMMISSION FLORIST 115 W. 30th St., New York Tel. No. 956 Madi9on Square Wanted.— A few more reliable growers of Carnations and Violets. Quick returns and highest prices. Established 1891 BUY FROM SHIP TO TRY ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St., 'New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. Carnations AND ROSES Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd. 504 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. We hope our readers, will as far as possible, buy everything they need from Horticulture's Advertisers. Cut Flowers BOSTON'S BEST ALL VARIETIES SHIPPED TO ALL POINTS Florists' Supplies Largest Stock in New England Lowest Wholesale Rate. N.F.McCarthy&Co. 84 HAWLEY ST. Tel. Main 5973 BOSTON Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383 87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $1 00 per 1000. Discounts on larger quantities. Write for prices on case lots WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. NEW CROP SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.50 and $7.00 per Case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire I>e*igns, Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, Be. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M ROBINSON & Rfl 8S n Province St., Boston, Mass. ntnni m. nUDinOUn Ob OU., L. I.,. Telephone, Main, 2(il8. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.— PER lOu. TO DEALERS ONLY. CINCINNATI Feb. 19 DETROIT Feb. 19 BUFFALO Feb. 19 ROSES Am. Beauty andElgely. fan and sp. " extra No. 1 " Lower grades Bride and Maid. fan. and sp " " extra. ... " No. 1 and Lower gr Liberty , fancy . . " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy Ordinary. Golden Gate, Fancy '* Ordinary. . Chatenay, Faney " ( Irdinary CARNATIONS Fancy - - Ordinary niSCELLANEOUS C-ittleyas Lilies '.- -• Lily of the Valley ■ Violets Tulips ■ j Roman Hva. ; Paper White Nar - . - Daffodils; Trumpets ..- ■ Mignoneite Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings " & Sprengeri, bunches 40.00 25.00 12.00 5.00 5 00 3 00 6. co 3.00 50.00 30 00 20.00 10.00 8.00 6 00 4.00 8.00 4.00 4.00 1 3.00. 2.00 3.00 to 2.00 to to 15.00 to 4.00 to 1. 00 to 5 on to 4.00 4.00 to . . to t.50 12.50 40.00 to 15.00 to 50.00 to 35.00 50.OO 40.00 25.OO IO.OO 10.00 8.00 4.00 IO.OO 5.00 I ;; , .. , 60.OO 5O OO 3O.OO 25 OO 2 0 OO IO.OO 8.00 I5.00 8.00 j.OO 8O0 4.OO 3.00 7 Ol I to to to to to to to to to to 15.00 40 00 40.00 51 1.00 30.00 15.00 8.00 1 2.00 IO.OO 5.00 10,00 4.00 70.00 50.00 25,00 15.00 15.00 12.00 8.00 15.00 10 00 15.00 to 10.00 to II 00 10.00 4.UO 10 8.00 10.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 1.50 to 3.00 50.00 to 15.00 10.00 to 15.00 5.00 2.00 to 4.00 1.25 .40 to ■75 3.00 2.50 to 3.00 4.00 2.00 to d.OO 4, CO to 4.00 2.00 to 4.00 1.50 .50 to 1 .00 I 25 to * 5^ 12.00 40.00 50.00 50.00 PITTSBURG Feb. to. 65.00 40.00 20.00 6.00 15.00 10 00 4.00 15.00 6 00 20.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 15.00 4.00 4.00 i-5° 12.50 2.00 ■75 2.00 2.00 2.00 ! 00 I.50 I2.5O 35.OO 40.OO to to to 75.00 50.00 25.00 8.00 18.00 12,00 8.00 20.00 10.00 25.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 20.00 12.00 6.00 3.00 15.00 4.00 1-25 5.OO 4.OO 4.OO 4.OO 2.00 to 15.00 to 50.00 to 50.00 Geo. A. vSutKerland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies r sid Letters 34 HAWLEY SRTEET - BOSTON E. A. BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer In SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX and Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplies. New crop now ready In limited quantities EVERGREEN, ALA. WHOLESALE Fam and Dagger Ferns, Gala* and Leucothoe, Broi and Green Baled Sphagnum, and Green /Tosses Leaf Mold. Orchid and Azalia Peats, Fresh cm P ri'-uo and Cycas Palm leaves. Wild Smilax id. All Decorating Evergreens. 20 West 27th St NEW YORK. THE KERVAN CO. Madison Sq. 234 HORTICULTURE February 24, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Allen Win. Sttiari C0.233 Aschmann Godfrey.- -214 Bambrick, Thos. H...236 Barrows H.H.& Son. 214 Bayersdorl'er H & Co 229 Beaven, E. A. ....... .233 Black, Chas. -'. 211 Blackistone Z. D. - - - 2?o Boadin^ton A. T 226 Bonnot Bros 2^3 Boston Florist Letter - Co. 229'. Boston Plate ahd Win- dow GiasS Co ?3o Breck Joseph & Sons 226 Breitmeyer's J. Son;- 229 Budlong J. A. 230 Burnett Brost - . . 226 Bumharri Hitching^ Pierson Co -'4 Burpee W. A. & Co. 226 Chicago House Wreck- ing Co.* ■ 238 Chicago Carnation Go •- r? - 212 Cochran M ush room & Spawn Co. ...•'... 226 Cooke G. H. - . . .. • 229 Cottage Gardens lo ?io Cowee A . ". 226 Davis A. B. & Son. . .212 Dilger Wm. -. .-233 Dreer HA.. . 225-238 I ■ in !l. N . . - 214' Ei.^ele C 3 - Elliott Wm. &Son... 226 Esler J. G 238 Ernest W. H ..238 Exotic Nurseries ... .214 Farquhar R. & J. & Co. 214 Felthousen J. E 214 Fenrich J. S 232 Fletcher F. W 214 Foley Mfg. Co 238 Ford Bros 232 Forest Nursery & Seed C^. 211 Froment H. E.. 232 Gardner, Jno. G. 211 Green Nursery Co- • .21 1 Grey T. J. & Co. ... -226 Gude A. & Bro. ... - .229 Gurney Heater Mfg. Co 239 Gunman Alex. J . . 232 Guttman 8: Weber. ..231 Hail Asso. .238 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works.. 226 Heller &Co... 226 Herbert David& S,>ns2i2 Hens A. H. & Co.- ..238 Hilfinger Bros 238 Holly Castle Co 239 Horan E. C. ... 232 Hunt E. H 230 Igoe Brcs. 240 Kasting W. F. »^ Kervan Co.. The ... Kessler, P F 232 King Cons. Co Klokner A. 238 Kramer F. H. 21 1-2: Kroeschell Bros 239 Lager & Hurrell .. .214 Lang Julius ■ -33 Langjahr, Alfred H...233 Leuthy A. & Co 214 McCarthy N. F. & Co 233 MiXminell Alex. . 229 McGorum R T. 237 McKellar Charles W.230 Page McKissick, W. E. . . .22a McManus J as. 232 MichellH. F. Co ..226 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange ........ .233 M ontgomery N u rse r- ies 211 Millang Charles... .. .233 Minang Kr.mk .232 Mohz A 232 Moninger J. C. . .. - "239 Mt. Hissarlik Nursei- ies . . 2c 1 Murdoch J. B.&Co.-233 Murray Samuel.. — .229 Nicotine Mfg. Co.. . 237 Niessen Leo. Co 230 Pennock Samuel S. 210-230" Perfection Chemical 237 Perkins John J.. . - . . 233 Pierce Nursery 211 Pierson F R. C0.2IC-314 Pierson U Bar Co 230. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co ••■■233 Pye E. H 212 Rawson,W. W. & Co 226 Raynor lohn I ...... 2^2 Reed & Keller 220 Reid Edw 230 Reinberg Peter ..230 Robinson H. M. & Co 233 Roehrs Julius Co. 214 Rolker August & Sons238 Rose Hill Nurseries .214 Sander & Son. 214 ^chillo Lumber Co... 239 Schmidt J C. Co 214 Scollay John A. 238 Scott John 214 Scott, Robt. & Sons.. 214 Sheridan W. F 232 Siggeis & Siggers ..-238 Situations & Wants.. 236 Skidelsky S. S.... . . 237 Smith Nathan & Son. 2.12 Stern J. & Co 22g Steai ns A. T. Lumber Co. ..238 Stoothoff. H. A. Co- .237 Siumpp .i WalterCo 226 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 23?, Swayne, Wm. 212 Thompson J. D Co.. 228 Thorburn J.M. & Co. 226 Thornton Bros. 210 Totty. Chas. H.. .... 212 Traendly Si Schenck.232 Troy, J. H 211 Vaughan and Sperry.230 Walsh M. H 211 Waiburton C. 212 Ward Ralph M. Co.. .226 Watson G. C 221 Weathe'ed Co 240 Weber F. C. 229 Weber H. & Sons. ...212 Weeber & Don 226 Welch Bros Wietor Bros. 230 Wintench C. ......214 Winterson E. F. ....230 Yokohama Nurseries 196 Young A. L 232 Young John Young & Nugent . . Young Thos. Jr.. . . 229 Zmgen, O. Y. 226 Is your name in the above list? If not, why not? Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertisements under this head, 10 cents a line. Regular advertisers In this issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will indicate the respective pages. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS P. NANUS. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. Stuuipp & Walter Co., New York. Gold Medal Strain Begonias. Fur page see List of -Advertisers. V T. Bbddington, 342 W. 14th St., New York. Tuberous Itnoted Begonias. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. For page see i.isr of Advertisers Joseph Breck & Sons, 47-54 N. Market Si- Boston. Gladioli for Forcing. For page see List of Advertisers. \V. W. kawson & Co., 12 & 13 F. U Square, Boston. Arlington Tested Seeds for Florists. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. ^fhorburrT"& CoT^ 36 Cortlaudt St., New York. For page sic List of Advertisers. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., New York. Lily Bulbs. For page see List or. Advertisers. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. J For page see List of Advertisers CANNAS. A. T. Boddington, New York. CARNATIONS. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co.. Joliet, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Stevens Co., Dedham, Mass. Rooted Cuttings Variegated Lawson. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttmau & Weber, 43 W. 28th St., N. Y. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. John E. Haines, My Maryland. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. My Maryland aud Jessica. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Warburton. Fall River, Mass. Rooted cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Carnation Robert Craig. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-HurT- son, N. Y. Carnations, Wlnsor, White Enchantress. Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS— Continued. A. B. Davis & Son, Inc., Purcellville, Vi Carnations. Red Sport. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Swayne, Keimctt Square, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS. C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Nathan Smith & Soul Adrian. Mich. For . page see List of Advertisers. Chrysanthemum cuttings. Monrovia, Glory of Pacific, Poliy Hose, Robinson, Philadelphia, White Bonnaffon, Fitzwy- gram, G. S. Kalh, Robt. Halliday, John Sbrimpton, May Bonnaffon, Col. Appleton, Niveus, Bride, White Ivory, Cullingfordll, Arline, . Maud Dean, Mutual Friend, W. Lincoln, Jerome Jones, J. (G. Jones, Tim- othy Eaton and Mme. Perfin at $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. Onah. I'iin..>ss, E. Bonuefond, Alliance, Fted Lemon, Mrs. Brice, La Tttsion, Mers- tnam Yellow, Mildred Ware, Wm. Duck- ham, Amorita. Dr. Enguehard. Mrs. T. W. Poi :kett, Nellie .Pockett, Ben Wells, F. S. VTiTlls, Mrs. Thirkell at; $2.50 per 100; "$20.00 per 1000. W. F. Kastlng. 383 Ellieott St., Buffalo, N. Y. COLE US. Itnci TEH l TTTINGS. II. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass., Rooted Cuttings. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo. page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. C. Wlnterlch, Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. DAISIES. The F. W. Fletcher Co.. Auburndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. Dahlia Roots. For page see List of Advertisers. ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR. Holly-Castle Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co.. Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Sons, Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepis Barrowsll. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Nephrolepis Piersonl Elegantissima. For page see List of Advertisers. FERTILIZERS. Wm. Elliott & Sous. 201 Fulton St., New York. Sterilized Sheep Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ^H/Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers^ N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. ~J Stern & Co., 1928 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. February 24, 1906 HORTICULTURE 235 FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. U. A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4320-28 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List j>f Advertisers. Young & Nugent, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Brelttueyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. luos. louug, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. George 11. Cooke, Washiugtou, LI. C. For page see List uf Advertisers. A. Gude & Bio., 1214 F St., Washiugtou, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Z. D. Blacklstoue, 14th aud H Sts., Washington. D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kausas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. \V. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. 11. flews A: Co.. Cambridge, .Mass. For page spp List of Advertisers Hillinger Bros., Ft. Edward. V V. FOLDING BOXES. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston, lor page sec List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS. J. E. Felthousen. Schenectady. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLI. E. E. Stewart, Hives Joint.. Mich. Colors, mixture and named All sizes. Arthur Cowee, Meadow-vale Farm, Berlli N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS. H. C. Watson, 1C14 Ludlow St., Philadel- phia. For puge see List of Advertisers. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer. Philadelphia. Pa. For page sec List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Buruliam Ditchings Pierson Co., 1133 Eroadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago House Wrecking Co.. Chicago. 111. For page sec 1. 1st of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co.. Nepouset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co.. N. Touuwanda. N. Y. For page see I. it ,>f Advertisers. 17 C. Moninger Co.. 117 East Blaekhav, k St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Adam Scuillo Lumber Co.. West St. aud Hawthorne Ave.. Chicago. 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 40 and 48 Marion St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. c,,., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE Anchor Greenhouse Hose is the best for Florists. Mineralized Rubber Co., New York. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES— (Continued). Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 aud 40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich., w ui. Dilgcr, Algr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Buruham Hitchings Pierson Co.f 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For pnge see List of Advertisers. Guruey Heater Mfg. Co., 74 Franklin St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St.,' Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. \\ illiaiu 11. Lutton. Jersey City, N. J. HOTHOUSE GRAPE VINES. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. Fur page see List of Advertisers. IMPORTING HOUSES. R. M. Ward At Co., New York. Plants and Bulbs. For page see List ol Advertisers. INSECTICIDES. Perfection Chemical Co., Flushing. N. Y. i larman-s Antipest. For page see List uf Advertisers. The H. A. Stootboff Co., 119 West S~t7i New York. Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder. Fur page sec List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama ejurseries, 31 Barclay St.. New York. For pace nee i.lsi of Ad vert Isers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawu Co.. Ull Chemical Btdg., St. Louis, Mu. For page sec List of Advertisers. NIKOTINE APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. i\i,.,oERY STOCK. Alt. llissarlik .Nurseries, New Ruchelle, N. Y. For page sec List of Advertisers Cottage GarUeus, U,ueens, N. Y. I'm- page see last of Advertisers Chas. Black, Hlghtstown, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Forest Nursery & Seed Co., McMlnuvllle. Tenu. Forest Tree aud Shrub Seeds. Fur page see List of Advertisers. Pierce Nursery, Beverly Farms, Mass. Berberis, Thunbergii and Vulgaris. Fin- page see List of Advertisers. John -\1. Stevens, Palisades Nurseries Sparkhill, N. Y. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Ilurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters. Growers. Uyhridlsts. For page sec List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J For page sec List of Advertisers PATENTS. Slggers & Siggcrs, Washiugtou, D. C. ts. Trade Marks, and Copyrights. 2.j y.-ar-' aetn e practice. For page sec List of Advertisers. PEERLESS REPAIR CLAMP. A. Klokner, Wauwatosa. Wis. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS, BEDDING. J. C. Schmidt Co.. Bristol. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers H. N. Eaton, S. Sudbury, Mass. Coleus, Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder. For page see List of Advertising. PLANTS DECORATIVE. A. Leuthy & Co.. Roslindale. Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs. Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. Boston. Palms. Kei'ti.'i Belmoreana. Fer paee see List of Advei PLANTS FORCING. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawsou & Co., Bostou. Spiraea. For page see List uf Advertisers. PLANTS, HARDY. John G. Gardner, Montgomery Nurseries, Villa Nova, Pa. Phloxes, Hollyhocks. For page see List of Advertisers. RETAIL FLORISTS. Julius A. Zinn, 2 Beacon St., Bostou, Mass. Flowers by Telegraph. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4320 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mien. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Z. D. Blacklstoue, 14 & H Sis., Washing- ton, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washiugtou, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kausas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Gude Ac Bro., 1214^ St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses aud Ramblers. E. 11. Pye, Upper Nyack7 n7~y7 For page see List of Advertisers. F. 11. Kramer, Washington, D. C. (Jueeu Beatrice. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Peiiuock, Philadelphia. Richmond. I'm page see List uf Advertisers. John G. Gardner. Montgomery Nurseries, Villa Nova, Pa. Fur page see List of Advertisers. Robert Seott A: Sun. Sliaion Hill, Pa. Grafted Hoses. Fur page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 aud 13 Faneull Hall Sq., Boston. Fur page see List of Advertisers. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. Por page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and- 52 N. Market St., Bostou. Por paae see List of Advert isii- W Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Burnett Bros.. 101 West St., New York Seeds, Bulbs, and Fertilizers. Fur page see List uf Advertisers. J \I Tborhnrn A- Co.. 36 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co.. 1018 Marker St., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers, R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. Bostou. For page see List of Advertisers. G. C. Watson, 1014 Ludlow St.. Philadel- phia. Sweet Pea Christmas. For page see List of Advertisers. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., New York. Vegetable and Flower Seeds F"r page see List of Advertisers. II. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Flower Seeds. page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Klliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., New York. page see List of Advertisers. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, German), 1: I ib i I lull Grade Crass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. D CASES— MICE PROOF. Iler A- Co.. Montclalr. N J r page see List of Advertisers. 236 HORTICULTURE February 24, 1906 BUYERS' DIRECTORY— Continued. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. II. M. Robinson & Co., 8 & 11 Provim-i St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven. Evergreeu, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM; CEDAR POLES. H. R. Akers, Chatsworth, N. J. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Burnham Hltchlngs Plerson Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see F.lst of Advertisers. John A. Seollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marlon St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 23d St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. The Chicago Lifted J. C. Monlnger Co.. 421 Hawthorne Ave.. Chicago. VERBENAS. H. F. Mlchell Co., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. S. F. McCarthy & Co.. 84 Hawley St., Bos ton. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Uawley St.. Boton. Welch Bros., 15 Province St.. Boston. Buffalo. For page see List of Advertisers. VVm. F. Kastiiig. 383-87 Elllcott St., Buf falo. N. Y. Chicago, For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. E. H. Hunt. 70-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Chas. W.McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Peter Reinberg. 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. A. L. Randall Co., 21 Randolph St., Chicago. Wletor Bros.. 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Vaughan & Sperry, 60 Wabash Av., Chicago. E. F. Wintersou Co., 45, 47. 49 Wabash Av., Chicago. Cincinnati. Ohio Cut Flower Co., 129 E. 3d St. Wn \,jrphy. 128 E. 3d St. Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dilger, nigr. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bonnot Bros., 55-57 West 2Uth St., New York. J. S. Fenrlch, 48 W. 30th St., New York. Ford Bros., 4S West 2Sth St., New York, hi. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. Alex. J. Uuttuian. 43 West 28th St. E. C. Uoran, 55 West 28th St., New York. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., New York. Julius Lang, 53 West 30th St., New York. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28 th St., New York. James McMauus, 50 W. 3Uth St., New York. Chas. Millaug, 50 West 29th St., New York. Frauk Millang, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. A. Moltz, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. John J. Perkins, 115 W. 30th St., New York. John 1. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York. Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 2Sth St., N. Y. A. L. Young & Co., 54 W. 28th St., N. Y. John Young, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. W. E. McKissIck, 1221 Filbert St., Phlla delphia, Pa. Leo Nlessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phlla delphia. Pa. s S. Pennock, 1612-18 Ludlow St., Phlla delphia, Pa. Pittsburg. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 604 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pitts burg. New Offers in This Issue. ANNOUNCEMENT. Pierson U-Bar Co.. 1 Madison Square. New York. For page see Lisi of Advertisers. BEDDING PLANTS, CLEMATIS, ASPARAGUS. C. Eisele, 11th ana Roy Srs., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE. Innes & McRae, Cheswick, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATION, ROBERT CRAIG. J. H. Thompson Carnation Co., Juliet, lil For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS, ROOTED CUTTINGS. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet. 111. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. Green's Nursery Co.. Rochester. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. P. A. Keene, 1 Madison Av.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. GRAFTED BRIDES AND 'MAIDS. R. T. MeGorum, Natick, Mass. Fur page see List of Advertisers. SWEET PEAS. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, -N. J. For page see list "f Advertisers. TOMATO AND PLANT SUPPORTS. Igoe Bros.. 22ii North 9th St., Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WANTS. GOOD MEN When you need goc skilled or unskilled, men, „ ite: THOS. H. BAMBRICK 34 South 7th Street, Philadelphia Help of all kinds, including that for Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen and the Horticultural trade generally. HORTICULTURE needs a wide- awake representative in every town in the land. Good commissions paid on advertising and subscriptions. If you are ambitious, write for terms. WANTED TO RENT— Three or four greenhouses and grounds in the vicinity of Boston. Address M. B., care of HORTI- CULTTJRE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. COMPETENT GARDENER wishes to take charge of a private place with greeu- houses; over 10 years' experience in North and South America; good references. Ad- dress H-212, care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. YOU WE i ORDERS ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER AN EXCITING HUNT FOR INSECT PARASITES. From the latest scientific bug hunt George Compere, chief of the State Horticultural Department of Califor- nia, recently returned by steamship from China. His itinerary embraced travel from San Francisco to New York, from New York to Brazil, from Brazil to London, from London to West Australia, from Australia to China and from China to San Fran- cisco. Compere went for parasites to prey on two kinds of scales that infest and destroy orange trees. One sort he tound and carried to West Australia on a Government order. The second parasite involved the most curious quest for relief from pests and the longest one in point of miles traversed in the interest of science that the annals of such work may boast. The purple scale damages the orange trees of Southern California largely. Some months ago a parasite that kills the purple scale was found and many of its eggs were sent to San Fran- cisco to the quarantine station for insect pests, in the Ferry building in cold storage. There the specimens were viewed with admiration by Com- pere's confreres, Ehrhorn and Carnes, and great results were hoped for. Unfortunately the eggs did not hatch. Probably the cold storage was too much for them. How to get the para- site here in shape to do business as against the purple scale was a ques- tion that became pressing. Compere was circumnavigating the world. Communication was had with him and it was agreed that trees infested with the purple scale should be sent from San Francisco to China, to be taken inland several hundred miles in China and there exposed to the visits of the purple scale exterminator. Compere found the trees from Cali- fornia in China at a sea port. He then had to journey by boat many days up a river that ran so swiftly that oars- men could not row against the cur- rent, and it was necessary to have coolies on the river banks pull the boat along with ropes for days at a time. Finally, after some rough ex- periences, Compere reached the prov- ince that is the home of the enemy of the purple scale. There he went ashore. Thousands of the Chinese farmers in the neighborhood had never seen a white man before and came miles to see Compere. The owner of the boat in which Compere had journeyed would not tie his boat to the river bank at night, because he knew that he would be killed by Chinese thieves who wished to get it, and he anchored nightly in the middle of the river. The traveled orange trees were taken ashore and were carried by two men many more miles by land. There the purple scale exterminator finally made its home in the imported trees. Once more the trees were picked up and laboriously carried by hand by two coolies to the river. The trees were shipped by Compere and he ac- companied them to the sea. Then they were put, after a time, on a steamship for San Francisco, and they reached this port simultaneously with Compere, having journeyed 12,000 miles by sea. some hundreds of miles February 24, 1906 HORTICULTURE •J 3 7 *0mmmmmammmaMmamm*mmmamm*MM*mmmmm**m*mmmm^mmniummmmmm*mamr-.m«mi i \1^S I find the Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder gives the most satisfactory results. It is better than IB ■* anything I have ever used, does not injure the color of flowers nor leave any unpleasant odor. ^sSfiiLC' BELL MILLER, Springfield, 111. m m mM J*» ar Why not nftk for a free five pound tr a' sample; its convincing; it only costs you the express charge. It's no new «».» IrV •^.^^ tangled thing, hundreds write of it like Mr. P.e 1 Miller. Our booklet tells h w to fumigate a house 100x25 feet £ ^V* with it for fifteen cents. The H. A. Stoothoff Company, 119 West Street, New York City, N. Y. nuqu 1 ill ■ 1 ■ mimumtunmiammmmmwmmmmimmmmmmmimtmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm by river and many more hundreds by land. From now on the trees will be watched with daily and constant care. If the purple scale parasites on them develop and live, the problem of relief to Southern California orchards will have been solved. If they fail to fulfil expectations then a second journey to China will be necessary. The search will be kept up as long as the pest exists. REFORESTING THE CALIFORNIA MOUNTAINS. Hon. T. P. Lukens gave an informal illustrated talk recently, at Pasadena, Cal., under the auspices of the Pasa- dena Gardeners' Association, upon the practical side of the forestry work in this section, illustrating his remarks with lantern slides intended to show some of the beautiful scenery in the mountains as well as the government nursery work in the forest reserves. He told of the nurseries that have taught the important lesson that the old method of sowing seeds broadcast in order to plant a burned-out district ASPARAGUS SPRENG0GRI1, 4 1-2 in. pots, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 a 100; strong, 3 in. rots, 75c. per doz., $5.00 pet' 100; 2 In. pots, $2.00 per 100. ASPAKAGTIS COMOEENSIS, 3 in. pots. 75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. ABUTILON SAVITZII, 3 in. pots, Top. per doz., $5.00 per 100; 2 in. pots, 50c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. CLEMATIS PAN'ICULATA. 4 in. pots, $1.50 per doz.. $10.00 per 100; 3 in. pots, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. CLEMATIS, large fid. 2 year old ptants, $3.00 per doz. DAISY, Queen Alexandria, 3 in. pots, 75e. per doz., $5.00 per 100; 2 1-2 in. pots, 50c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. ETJONYMUS, golden variegated, 2 1-2 in. pots, otic, per doz., $3.00 per 100. EUONYMUS, radicans, vat-.. 2 1-2 in. pots, 50c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. FUCHSIAS, 4 varieties, 2 in. i«>ts, 50c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE, blue and while. 2 1-2 in. pots, 50c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. PRIMULA OBCONICA, 2 1-2 in. pots, 50e. per doz.. $3.00 per 100; 4 in. pots iu bloom, $1.00 per doz. GERANIUMS R. C. from pols, double white and pink, $2.00 per 100. SHASTA DAISIES. 2 12 in. pots, 50c per doz., $3.00 l»'i inn; seedlings from Bats. $1.00 per 100. SWAINSONA alba. 2 in. p. its, 50c. per doz., $3.00 per Ion. COLEUS VERSHAFFELTII, It C. and fancy varieties, 75c. per 100 from soil; from sand, per Inn Heliotropes, Fuchsias, 4 var. Feverfew, Cupheas. Scarlet Sage, Ageratuins, Verbe- nas, Alternantheras, 3 var., Swainsona ■■Ilia. Ahutilon Savitzii. any of these well rooted cuttings 75c. per 100. Ilth & Roy Stteets, PHILADELPHIA, PA C. EISELE, Grafted Brides and Maids $IO per IOO $90 per I ,000 R. T. McCORUM Natick, ... Mass. is useless in this part of the country at least. Here the seed is now planted in the government nurseries, and after two or three years' growth the little trees are transplanted to the hillsides and mountain slopes. Experience has shown that this method is most likely to succeed. Fire breaks and constant watching of the fires, together with sys- tematic tree planting, arc expected in time to bring back the valuable forests with which the mountain slopes of Southern California were once covered. A NEW SUMMER ESTATE. Rocky Point, the summer home of Charles A, Stone, is situated four miles east of Plymouth, Mass., and about three from Manomet. The es- tate is some 150 acres in extent, most- ly woods as yet, but an ideal warm- weather home is being made. An im- posing mansion overlooks Cape Cod Bay. A vegetable garden of about two acres is being laid out. with stone walls around it. The land is very rocky; the soil is clay loam, with hard- pan bottom, which makes the trench- ing and plowing hard work. Many oak and hickory trees had to be re- moved, and getting out the stumps and roots is no play work. An Italian flower garden adjacent to the house is planted with hardy flowering material, and, with the help of potted plants, is kept gay till late in the fall. On the south end of this a rose garden is be- ing made, which will take some 250 plants. Greenhouses are in the plan, and no doubt will be erected in due time. Wild roses abound in the woods in summer, and asters are plenty — some very beautiful ones in September and October in the open fields anil copses. As elsewhere, the winter has been very mild, and much outdoor work has been done here. W. S. NITROGEN IN DEAD LEAVES. A writer in the Phare de la Loire shows, in a table just published, the relative fertilizing value of certain kinds of leaves, most of which are rich in nitrogenous contents and conse- quently good as fertilizers. According to this writer the following are Hi" contents of nitrogen of some of the leaves after their fall in autumn: Per cent. Pear L.86 Oak 1-18 Poplar <■> i; :h 78 Locust "2 Elm <3 Vine 3o An examination of the fertilizing value of the dead leaves compared with that of ordinary manure shows the following results: 44 pounds of pear leaves, So pounds of poplar, 51 pounds of peach, 83 pnunds of locust, 82 pounds of elm, and 174 pounds of vine, respectively, are equal in nitro- gen to 100 pounds of manure.— From report of Consul Goldschmidt, Nantes. A BARGAIN I have for sale a modern range of green- houses, 25,500 feet of gl ss, iJ4 miles from wealthy growine city of 28.000 people. Forty- five minutes from Pittsburg, P.«. Three rail- roads and expiess line=, 28 acres. Idtal soil for roses a d carnati ns in abundance. Admirably adapted to the . rowing of sn all fruit and garden crops. Sixty horse power boiler, steam heat. Free natural gas for all light and fuel for greenhouses, and farm building-.. A most complete urivaie watei ^.y-iem, 1,000 barrel storage tanks, large dam, never failing sprin.s. Hr ducing oil well on the larm. Buildings high and dry, ;iway from all smoke, dust and dirt, fogs unknown, plants free 1 rom di ease, houses well stocked auu pr ducii g paying crops, best market selling high grade stuff direct to retailers. Best of reason for se.ling. Price, $22,oor, part on t.me, will s.how a 1 et profit of 22* above expanses, c-n be increased. This offer will bear closest investigation. S. S. SKIDELSKY 724 No. 24th St PHILADELPHIA, PA. Are You Going.... To Build ? I am interested in a glass factory in Jersey. I want to hear from you be- fore placing your order for glass. I think I can put you in the way of saving some money. State quantity, quality, and size wanted. NOT IN THE TRUST. Address George C. Watson 1614 LUDLOW STREET $ir' Remember this factory is NOT in the TRUST and has a free foot Philadelphia, Penn. oteen Aphis Punk) THE0R1GINALANDGENUINE ^ WIDELY IMITATED BUT NEVER EQUALED niformakdALvats ErrEcnvEj DONT Af CEPT INFERIOR IMITATIONS PRICE 60 i PER BOX OF 12 SHEETS *652PLRCASE0FTWEWEB0XF,S. , NICOTINE MFC CO. ST. LOUIS. MOD Carman's Antipest INSECTICIDE AT\D FUNGICIDF For :he Garden, Orchard and Greenhouse. Nor poisonous and harmless to vegetation. Kills Green Fly, Aphides. Bark Lice, Thrip, IVea-y Bug, Red 5pider, Scaie, Wire Worms, Ants and Slugs. Phis is the Grower's Friend, handy to i e, cheap and effect v , mixes readily in Pestrovs all inseel pests and keeps n Tilth. $1" 50 per gallon Als gall nsand in bulk. Send lot tin ulars. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO , Flushing, N. V. 238 H O RT1 CU LT URE February 24, 1906 NEWS NOTES. Harry Clark of Sharon. Pa., lost his entire stock of plants on February 8 through the failure of his steam boiler to do its work. His loss is estimated at $1.5(iii. and lie will be forced to re- tire from the business Consul Baehr of Cienfuegos writes that the Cuban government, in con- nection with the second international automobile races of Cuba, to he held on Feb. 12, will experiment, at a cost of more than $GO00, with a new process for laying dust. The races will be run over a 50-mile track, which will be sprinkled with an emulsion of asphalt, a process not heretofore tried in any country. From experiments carried on it is believed that the as- phalt sprinkled road will be a success, as it promises to be a great improve- ment, over the oiled roads, laying the dust J'or a much longer period of time. The work will be done with street sprinklers. The asphalt will be re- duced to the finest kind of powder. This will be mixed with a solution of alkali and water and sprayed from the sprinkler. Should this experiment prove successful, the new process will no doubt be universally adopted. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued February 13, 1906. 812,470. Fruit Sorter. Theoron N. Grimsby, Canada. 812,528. Pruning Implement. John S. Rohrer, Lancaster, Pa. S12.556. Transplanter. William Fet- zer, Middletown, Ohio. 812,610. Weed Exterminator, Herman Thoeni, Spokane, Wash., assignor of one-half to Al- bert J. Burt, Spokane, Wash. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. Lehr Bros.. Brooklyn. Md. — One house. Wm, Keir, Pikesville. Md. — One house. Phoenixville. Conn. — Hiram Lin- coln, one housi BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 261 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St, NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL* For particulars address John G. Fs/or, Saddle River, M. J. Consult Buyers' Directory and List of New Offers on Pages 234, 235 and 236. t"H ops; STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate Price per crate i "o 7 in. pot- in crate $4.20 ro8 " " 3.00 HANDMADE 48 g in.p rtsin crate $3 60 d.H 10 4.80 2 i 1 1 " 3.60 24 1 2 " 4.80 15002m. p ts»ncrate$4.l 150D ?5i 1 500 2 % 1000 3 800 3 J4 500 4 320 s 144 6 5-25 6.00 5.00 4-SC 0.16 I 6 16 4-5° Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten percent, off for ash with nrd'-r. Address Hilfinger Brns., Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. August Rolker & Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. Y. City. POTS Standard Flower , . II your greenhouses are within 500 miles of ihe Capit 1, wr te us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 28th and M Streets. WJ$Hlr.GTCN, D.0. Holds Class Firmly See tho Point »9" PEERLESS j (ila/tnir I'olnt* are lher>> N.i Helm or lefts. Boi o 1 noo jiuiuta 75 cts. poilpald IIENKT A. DREER, 4 7H Chestnut 81., PhUft., Pt. Svv CYPRESS SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED and EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. Id writing advertisers, mention Horticulture ACS? PATENTS TrademarKs and Copyrights Send your business direct to Washington. Saves time and insure- better service. Personal attention guaranteed. C Twenty-five years' active practice ;CI A* " of Others, 'Working on the Failures :y-1 SPECIALTY: SIGGERS & SIGGERS a Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. t c %-* c - • <+*>■ • <-»r^ * or>> • <** Greenhouse Material Ask for our bpecial Catalogue No 554 describing Boiler Tubes, Boilers, Tubes, -as , Lumber and Sup- plies of every kind from the Fifty Mill on Dollar St. Louis World's Fair. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. 35th flind Iron Sts. CHICAGO N. TOIVAWANUA, N.Y. <;keenholse <:ov>ntucnoN and EQUIPMENT — WHITE FOB CATALOG IE AND PRICRj SEND FOR CATALOCUE OF SCOLLAY HOI WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Avenue BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, N. V. CITY Peerless dePa-*0-amp 1^-2= d ass rvk :_____- — -. x(5~^ Glass TO "LND CRA.CHED CLASS IMMEDIATEU' AND "ERMANENTL' i - ilc by jobbers Box of t s" for $1.00 or address A, KIOKNKR Wauwatosa, Wis. February 24, 1906 M ORTI CULTUR 239 66 99 Our competitors claim that their material is "just as good " but they do NOT claim it to be BETTER than ours. Isn't this sufficient evidence that our material cannot be excelled. We believe our material to be perfect and you should use it for your greenhouse. If interested inquire for further information. JOHN C. MONINGER CO. — Chicago 117 E. BLACKHAWK STREET IMl'RilX LH Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie Street. CHICACO. iMll^'ajj^P ANNOUNCEMENT The Pierson U Bar Company has been organized to place vigor- ously before the public, the U bar type of greenhouse construction, knowing it to be far in advance of any oiher construction used for green- house purposes. The originators of the U Bar construction, Lincoln Pierson, and Paul M. Pieison, are President and Secretary-Treasurer, Henry S. De Forest, Sales Manager. The identification of these men with this Company assures the public that the great reputation of the U bar construction will be fully maintained. The patent rights are owned and solely controlled by th s Company. With those anticipating ihe erection of a gieenhouse, we will be pleased to correspond or comer in person. Tu our friends we extend a most cordial welcome. PIERSON U BAR COMPANY Metropolitan Building, 4th Ave. and 23d St., New York Boilers made of the best material; shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel' water space all around front, sides and back. Write for information. for heating any Description of Building Br Steam or hot water ©miaKiEY HaaTmia M&cauia&eTOiiairiKi© <§©» NEW YORK OFFICE III FIFTH AVE 74 FRANKLIN ST. BOSTON l»IWWMM)W«WVMWWW>>)WMWWVWI)W(WW SPECIAL NOTICE TO GREENHOUSE MEN A.S cold weather crowds your fires, and worries your Hot Water Circulation REMEMBER that we can on short notice apply the holly-castle electric circulator and all your troubles will disappear. Then make INDEPENDENT CIRCULATION HOLLY-CASTLE CO., Engineers 49 FEDERAL ST., BOSTON, MASS. liiiiiiiillliliilliliiiliiinnilliiiiiiiiilillllliiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinU I LUMBER | For Creenhouse Benches — Ship Lap, Drop Siding. 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Y. ifevoreato the>^ flORfSrPlANMMAN, IaWscape Gardener ^Kindred Interests^ LIBRARY NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN. mf // Nam i /ton T/ace, Bo fro//, Mass. {Subscription, $I.00\ 242 horticulture: March 3, 1906 Three Sterling Carnation Novelties Winsor, White Enchantress, and Helen M. Could There is nothing about any of these varieties that we wish to conceal; therefore, we cordially invite all carna- tion growers to pay us a visit. Come at any time. WIIMSOR — Winner of Lawson Silver Medal. This is sure to prove a winner. Nothing approaches it in color, which is a clear silvery pink — a shade between Enchantress and Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson — and much more beautiful than either. In fact, it is just the shade that we have all been trying to get. The color will make it sell in any market. The stem is just right. The flowers are considerably larger than Lawson and much better shaped. As a grower it has every- thing that can be desired. So far we have not seen any large-flowering variety quite so free as Winsor. WHITE ENCHANTRESS. A pure white sport of Enchantress, at once the most popular and most profitable carnation grown today, on account of its size and stem and freedom with which it blooms. White Enchantress is identical in every respect but color. Those desiring quality as well as quantity will find it in White Enchantress. HELEN M. COULD. This is a beautiful variegated sport of Enchantress. The ground color is a lovely shade of clear pink, the variegation carmine, making an exquisite combination of colors, besides being something distinctly new. At a short distance the variegation does not show at all, the general effect being a beautiful shade of dark pink. Growth, habit, size, and stem are the same as Enchantress. We have fine stocks, from which we can deliver healthy cuttings of Variegated Lawson, White Lawson, Red Lawson, Enchantress. Mrs. M. A. Patten, Lady Bountiful, etc. Our Variegated Lawson is all that we claimed for it last season, and is giving the fullest satisfaction everywhere — the best in the variegated class. Come and inspect our stock of new and standard sorts TARRYTOWN- ON- HUDSON, NEW YORK. F. R. PIERSQN CO., 1AT BOSTON, Robert Craig Wins Again Not another scarlet carnation has been able to take first honors with ROBERT CRAIG. The introducers of CRAIG fill all orders on time and send out only healthy, vigorous, well grown selected cuttings taken from blooming stems. Send in your order now. We can fill it promptly. $12.00 for 100 $50.00 for 500 25.00 for 250 100.00 for 1000 discount for cask with order. COTTAGE GARDENS QUEENS, N. Y. COMPANY, wwwwwvwwvwuAiwWr; 5 FINE SILVER CUPS and TROPHIES For Exhibition Awards, Sporting Events, etc. FINEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY FROM THE BEST MANUFACTURERS AND AT LOWEST PRICES. \ V S THORNTON BROS., \ T A \T71P TJrVrr'17 1WAQC • LAWRENCE, MASS. PENNOCK'S SPECIAL OFFER of Plants, Roots and Seeds Rooted Cuttings of Chrysanthemums The following varieties: $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1,000; Kalb, Est' lie, Ivory, Alice Byron, Mrs. McArthur, Amorita, White Bonaffon Glory Pacific, Omega, Lady Harnett, William Duckham, Dr. Enguehard, Maud Dean, Marie Liger, Marion Newal1, Lavender Queen, Robert Halhday, Cheltoni, J. C. Salter, H. Sinclair, Col. Appleton, Mabel Mor- gan, Bonaffon, aDd H. Rienian. The following varieties: $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1,000. White Eaton, ChadwicV, Convention Hall, Jcome Jones, Balfour, Yellow Jones, Ye'low Eaton and Yellow Chadwick. Roses: Grafted Stock (from i i-2 inch pois), Killarney, Wel- leslv, Liberty, $20.00 per :oo, $150.00 per i.ooo. Richmond, $25.00 per 100, $200.00 per i ,000. Roses: Own Root Stock 2 1-2 inch p »ts (repotted from 2 inch) very fine: Killarnty, $10.00 per 'co; Richmond, $12.00 per 100, $100 per 1 ,000. Dahlias: Field Roots (Undivided) The 26 best vanet es for cut flowers selected from .he stock of the Atco Dah'ia Farm, and offr:ied for imme- diate delive y from our storage cellars in Philadelphia ai greatly reduced prices. A rare oopo tuniti . Send for complete descriptive price list. PLUMOSUS SEEDS Greenhouse grown seeds of Aspara- gus PIumoMis Nanus, true stock, ready for delive ry now, $4.50 per i,ooo; $ jo 00 per 10,000. Southern grown at $2.00 per 1 ,oco SAMUEL S. PENNOCK THE Wholesale^ f PHILADELPHIA 1608 to 1618 LUDLOW STREET Store closes at 8 p. m. SUPPLEMENT TORTICULTURE, Vol III, No, 9 MARCH 3, 1906 March 3, 1906 HORTICULTURE 243 HOTH O US E GRAPE VINES, fine strong, two and three jear old canes, Black Hamburg, Muscat Alexandria and other varieties Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. BLACK ALICANTE CHASSELAS NAPOLEON HOY DOVVNES BLACK HAnBURQ BLANCHE DE C»LABRE MUSCAT DE BAWOOD C1USCAT D'ALEXANDRIA FOSTER'S SEEDLINU DIAnOND JUBILEE GOLDEN CHAMPION GOLDEN HAHBUKQ jiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ii i ■! 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■ 1 1 m 1 1 ■ 1 1 ■■ 1 1 1 1 ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■ i 1 1 1 1 >L= | ENGLISH POT AND BASKET GROWN GRAPE VINES. | We have received our shipment of 2 year old greenhouse Grape E E Vines in the following varieties : S GROS COLriAN oros hokac muscat canon hall ilUsCAT HATBURG GRaDISKA LADV HASTINGS ~ Prices on application S = We have a fine lot of TRAINED FRUIT TREES. Ask for special list with prices. = = HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS. We have several acres planted with a = — splendid collection of these plants. Ask for list. — E ROSES f r outdoor planting. We will he 1 leased to hear from parties requiring E E H. P. and H. T. varieties in bush or Standard form. Special low price on quant.ty. = S We have any quantity of summer flowering bulbs, roots and tubers. 3 S Ask for our new wholesale catalrgue. ~ ZZ Visitors are always welcome to our Nurseries. I BOBBINK & ATKINS, ""^IBS* «■ >. I ^IIIIIIEIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllJlllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllir CALIFORNIA PRIVET. A large sto^k of two and three year old (transplanted;, from 12 inches to four feet well finished plants at very low prices for quality of stock. Get my prices beltue pur- chasing Satisfaction guaranteed. Address, CHARLES BLACK, HICHTSTOWN - - N. J. J. H. TROY, MT. HISSARLIK NURSERIES NKW ROCHELLE, N. Y. Tel. 515-J New Rochelle Msr. THE ROSARY FLOWER CO. Tel. 2G12 Mad. Sq. 24 E. 34th St., N. Y. City In writing to advertisers kindly mention Horticulture. LIVE-FOREVER PINK ROSE AS A HEDGE. 10 to SOc EACH PLANT. This hardy and beautiful rose blooms abundantly every year, 500 roses on one bush, and suc- ceeds everywhere. Ic is especially desirable inr bedding, tor the rose bed^e or as a climbing rose. No garden is eomplote without this rose which ondiin-s moro m-yliHi than any oth-T, and is less troubled by insects. Price of Live-Forever Rose; 2 year bushes, 20c each, 12for$2.00, 50 tor 47.50. Price of 1 year bushes by mail p ist-paid for hedges, 10c each, 12 for $1.00, 50 for *4. 00. " >f the best harcly varieties of fruit trees, small fruit plants and vines ame. Buy rtireet from crower and save 35 pereent. Green's New Illustrated Catalog, also a copv •+• ♦ • T • T • ♦»♦»+••»♦• f»ftf»T>T>Htt ♦•♦• The Cottage Gardens Contain the finest asortment of selected specimen Evergreen, Deciduous Trees and Shrubs procurable, and its Land- scape Department is at your service In arranging them. Price list ready now. Has tables of the best herbaceous plants, giving common and botanical names, height, color and season of bloom. Sent free. All inquiries cheerfully answered. COTTAGE GARDENS CO., QULEE,NS f ♦ I * w -♦• KIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllH I Nursery Stock Specialties f = DECIDUOUS TREES § NORWAY MAPLE, SPECIMEN TREES, 16 TO 18' = = 2'i to 1'' DIA. JAPAN MAPLE, 2 TO 3' ASSORTED = = VARIETIES. ORIENTAL PL/WWWW» Chrysanthemum Novelties Now ready the following varieties : Mrs. George Beech, Mrs. J. E. Dunne, Old Gold, Mrs. G. Haume, Mrs. W. Knox, Mrs. H. Partridge, T. Richardson, Mary Ann Pockett. Fine Stock, 2 1-2 inch pots and in any quantity 50c per plant $5.00 per doz. $35.00 per 100 Carnation Novelties Immediate Delivery Victory, Craig, Jessica, Haines and My Maryland $12.00 per 100 $100 per 100O C. H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. <>MWWMrVtlWrWraVM(W>lrVWWWi NEW CARNATIONS My Maryland, pure white, Jes- sica red and white variegated. Extra large, high grade commercial varieties. The finest and most profitable in their respective classes. Both varieties show extra strorg Lawson habit, and similar height. We advise the alert grower to try both of these varieties. $2.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000. Send for our new catalogue giving full descriptions of the above, and other new and standard varieties. The H. WEBER & SONS CO. OAKLAND, WD. tWIWWWVWWWWWWWMi RED SPORT Sold on its merits alone. Per ioo Per t ,< ioo RED SPORT . $500 $40 co QUEEN LOUISE . 1.25 1000 A. B. DAVIS & SON, Inc. PURCELLVILLE. VA. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS Per 100 Per !,ooo Fiancee $6 co.... $50 00 Cardinal 6 00 50 00 25 00 25 00 15 00 15 00 15 00 00 00 15 00 Patten 3 co Enchantress. ... 2 50 Queen 2 00 Maceo 2 00 Lawson 2 00 Fair Maid 2 00 15 Challenger 2 00 15 Prosperity 2 C. WARBURTON, Fall River, Mass. RICHMOND ROSE 2>+' in. $12.00 $ico.co KAISERIN " " 400 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 50 00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 2500 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 deuverf E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NVACK, N Y. ROOTED CUTTINGS Robert Craig-, Victory, John E. Haines, White Perfection. Varie- gated Lawson and My Maiyland Also all the leading commercial varieties. Send for list. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Sq., Pa. VARIEGATED LAWSON ROOTED CUTTINGS H. A. Stevens Co. Variety $6.00 per 100 $50.00 per icoo Notes From Carnation Convention. Wm. N Craig says: " Variegated Lawson, as staged by Stevens' Co. took evey one's eye." Also: — Per 100 Per ioo Enchantress $2.50 Queen $2.00 Ha'ry Kenn 2.50 Boston Market 2.00 M nley 2.50 Mrs. T. \V. Lawson 2 00 I. ady Hount ful 3.00 Fair M.nJ 2.00 Mr*,. M. A. Patten ■00 Pink Patlen 6.00 HENRY A. STEVENS CO., East Street. Dedtum, /lass. We are booking orders for Jonc delivery Begonia Oloire de Lorraine Cuttings t nni 2 1=2 inch pots. Ready for 4 inch. Price $10.00 Satisfaction guaranteed. Place your order now INNES&McR/iE, - Cheswick, Pa. DAHLIAS ROOTS IN ANY QUANTITY DAVID HERBERT & SON Success* r to L. K. PEACOCK, Inc. ATCO, N. J. QUEEN BEATRICE HORTICULTURE VOL III MARCH 3, 1906 NO. 9 PUBLISHED "WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART. EDITOR AND MANAGER SUBSCRIPTION PRICE One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies Ji.oo 2.00 •°s & ADVERTISING RATES, NET Per Inch, 30 inches to i>age . . -9° Full Page 24 °° On Yearly Contract— 52 consecutive TIMES— PER INCH, .70. PER PAGE . 20. OO COPVRI0MT, 1906, BY HORTICULTURE I'UB. t-0. Entered as second-class matter December 8, .904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under .he Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE Page FRONTISPIECE — Strobilanthes anisophyllus WINTER FLOWERING SWEET PEAS— Wm. Sim- Illustrated 247 NEW SWEET PEAS— H. H. Thomas 247 STROBILANTHES— Robt. Cameron 248 ARE THE TENDENCIES OF VEGETABLE OR ANI- MAL LIFE TOWARD PERFECTION OR DEGEN- ERACY?—N. B. White 249 DO VARIETIES DETERIORATE?— Geo. M. Anderson 249 EDITORIAL 250 THE LINCEPINA GRAPE— N. B. White— Illustrated. . 251 SYRINGING ORCHIDS— John E. Lager 251 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Buffalo Florists' Club 252 Rose Night at Philadelphia 252 Kentucky Society of Florists 252 Nassau County Horticultural Society 252 Columbus Florists' Club 252 Toledo Florists' Club 252 New Haven County Horticultural Society 252 Club and Society Notes 254 THE CARNATION OF TODAY— Robert Craig CARNATION BREEDING — C. W. Ward NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS— C. H. Totty HARDY FLOWERS— E. O. Orpet CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Baltimore. Boston, Buffalo, Detroit. Louisville. Newport, New York. Philadelphia MISCELLANEOUS Personal Wholesome Chestnuts Astilbe Davidi What They Say of Us Obituary California Notes Seed Trade Philadelphia Notes Business Changes News Notes Greenhouses Building and Projected Catalogues Received List of Patents fage . . 253 . . 255 . . 257 , . .260 263 251 251 251 251 254 258 258 261 261 269 269 269 269 SUPPLEMENT WITH THIS ISSUE LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. Y. — E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Ellicott St CHICAGO, ILL.— E. W. D. Laufer, 2327 N. Leavitt St. CLEVELAND, O. — A. L. Hutchins, 38 Plymouth St. CINCINNATI, O.— Frank W. Ball, 818 E. 3rd Street. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. — George B. Wiegand, 1610 N. Illi- nois St. LOUISVILLE, KY.— F. L. Schulz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. VIONTREAL— William Cooper, 568 St Paul St NEWPORT, R. I. — David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— George C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow St SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — Luther Monnette, 1100 Van Ness Av. WASHINGTON, D. C. — Z. D. Blackistone, 14th and H Street, N. W. 246 HORTICULTURE March 3, 1906 5 Nephrolepis Piersoni Elegantissima I F. R. PIERSON CO., TARRYT0WN=0N = HL1DS0N, NEW YORK. £ R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 and 7 South Market Street Boston, Mass. PALMS SPECIAL SUFPLUS OFFER KENTIA BELMOREANA Doz. ioo y/2 inch Pots 45 leaves $2.00 $15.00 4 " " 5"6 " 4-5° 35-0° 5 " " 6-7 " at 1. 00 each F.O. B. Boston, no charge for packing Cash with order or satisfactory references J. E. FELTHOUSEN GEWAXIUMS* We h-we at east 1 =,0,000 geraniums in i^ in. pots and in fine condition and the leaders at % 18.00 per it(joo; $2.00 pe. i<-o. Per 100 Kose Geraniums, 2^ in. $i3 00 per tooo.. . $2.00 Age' hi lira Gurney, P. Pauline and others " '* 2^ in 3.00 K. C 60 Fuchsias all the leading varieties, 2% in 3.00 H*Mi*>ir"|>e,.illd.trk,.f}£in- 30c Sw^et A lyosutu 2% in. 2.00 Lobelia, Va in -^ 00 A It*- r 11 tit h»*ra. roo.ed cu tings. -o Germ ml % y, all routed cuttings 50 KuutJKli Ivy, ex r a fine rooted cutting 1.50 The W rid ...mI .-I of Col us R. C $ .60 per 100; $5.00 per 1,00 j. Cash must decompany lh._ order. J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N.Y. TANSIES Over one million plants ready from our Fam- ous si ruin None better. $1.50 per E00, Si.Wipei 10 hi DHlaies iBel is) tine plants, 82 ro per 10U'. For-Rtit-iiie-uot, Hardy blue, $3.00 per 1 00. Geranium* nut of 2 1-2 Inch pots, best va- rieties. $160 per 100. OO.ono rra.lv now. J. C. SCHMIDT CO., - _BRI_8Tpi ,_PA. CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS fNCE TRANSPLANTED. GJant Strain; none better; Including Sal- nionhini. New fringed, Hoccocu and i'apllio lii five sc pit rate Colors. $2.50 per 100, $22.00 per 1000. C. UINTKKICII, I> flnnw, Ohio. Consult Buyers' Directory and List of New Offers on Page 266, 267 and 268. Palms, Ferns And Decorative Plants A Fine Lot of AZALEAS in Great Variety A Large As orment of Ferns for Jardinieres A'so, Araicarias, Robbers, Pandanns, Aralias 'it .i< a nas, Aspidistras, Maran.as, Croiuns etc., etc. WHOLESALE PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION A. LEUTHY & CO. Importers and t xp^rters Growers and h.-a.i- > PERKINS STREET NURSERIES Roslindale. Boston, Mass. It is never too early nor too late to order the Scott Fern Best L'.niim ri il Introduction for many years JOHX SCOTT Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York. NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII. $10 PER 100 8C0TTII 5 " " BOSTON, 3 " " HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, Florists, Whitman, Mass GODFREY ASCHMANN IOI 2 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA *^>* Importer of Araucaria excelsa, glauea, compacta, aiid robusta PALilS and AZALEAS Write for prices MARCUERITES Rooted Cuttings Queen Alexandria, the new semi-double » hue, $ <.oc pei hundred. Etoile d'Lyon, yellow, $^..o pt r hundied. THE F. W. FLETCHER CO. AUBURNDALE, MAS?. Lilies, Japanese Plants BA MBOO STA KES The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. 31 Barclay Street, New York Sphaenum Moss and Cedar Poles wo»s 1 5 bl> Kale. $1.25; 3 Kales, $3.25: 5 Kales, S6M0; PkK Moss, in Bales. $7 SO Poles. •/ inch butt 8 feet long. Smo per lnO; 2!A inch butt l"t 1: feet long, $2 -Si per luOu. Cash. H. R. AKERs, Chat-worth, N. J. lllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllElllllllllllllllllllillllllllillllinilllllllllllllllllJl = 0^**W*% J D#%M#%#% A" °Ur 8raft'd Roses are from flowering wood E UluTTcQ llOScS Brafted on Dickson's Irish disi lidded Manetl' = S stocks, and are now ir exceptionally fine shape. E E Killarney, $15 per ioo; $150 per 1,000 Bride, Bridesma'd, Kaiserlri, $12 per E gj ioo; $120 per 1,003 To prevent disappointment Order now as stock is limited. E E Own Root Richmond Roses, $12 per 100. Killarney, $10 per 100. I ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill, Del. Go,, Pa. [ illlllllllli;i!IIIIMIII!!Mllllllllllllillllllllllllllllr48' HOKT1CULTURL March 3, 1906 is beautiful and unique. There is certainlj no other sweet pea like it: it was recognized as quite a new color break aiming sweet peas. Ii has received high honors, an award of merii from the Royal Horticultural S ty, and a medal for the best novelty of the year from the National Sweel Pea Society. All who havi seen Henry Eckford sweet pea have admired it for the size, shape, and coloring. It says a good deal for Messrs. Eckford's opinion of its merits that they rims,, fur it the name of the head of their firm. Evelyn Byatt is a handsome new variety sent out by Watkins & Simpson, Covent Garden, London. It some- what resembles the older variety Gorgeous, but it is of more rich and brilliant coloring. It is not a large flower, but what it lacks in size is amply compensated for by the fine color. Queen Alexandra is a new variety with an excellent reputation. It is a good deal similar to Scarlet Gem, but Eckford says that the flower does not scorch in the sunshine as the latter is apt to do. Scarlet Gem, although a beautiful sort, is often disappointing, espe- cially in a hot dry garden on account of its flowers get- ting scorched. If Queen Alexandra is as valuable as it is reputed to be, then it will be a novelty worth having. Helen Lewis and John Inginan are two lovely varie- ties of the Countess Spencer type of flower. Helen Lewis was honored by the Sweet Pea Society last year. The standard is rich orange-salmon, and the wings are orange tinged with rose. John Inginan. which deceived a first-class certificate in 1904, is described as rose- magenta, flushed with crimson. Sybil Eckford (pink and cream); Phyllis Onwin (a rose-carmine form of Gladys (Tnwin) ; Helen Pierce (mottled with bright blue on a white ground); Bacou (carmine and cream); Mrs. Hardcastle Sykes (pink, Countess Spencer type) : ami Codsall Rose, a large rose1 colored variety, are other g 1 new ones. All the above were exhibited in 1905 for the first time, and are there- fore only oU'ered to the public this spring. The partic- ulars given are therefore from the raisers' descriptions, for gardeners have not yet had an opportunity of test- ing their merits. There is no doubt thai most of them are very lovely, and if the plants prove as satisfactory as the flowers are beautiful, they will he grown in even garden when the seeds are cheaper. There were some excellent sorts sent out in 1905, the best being the following: Black Michael. This is a new shade of maroon, hut it is doubtful if it will ever supersede those two splen- did maroon colored sweet peas. Black Knight and Othello. Gladys I'liwin. This is a lighter shade of pink than Countess Spencer, and is said to fade in color when cut. It is not unlike Countess Spencer, which is generally admitted to he better colored. David P. Williamson is a really good dark blue sweet pea. Tt generally hears at least three blossoms on a stem, and the -terns are long and strong. Romolo Piazzani too bears three blossoms on a stem, which is unusually long, thus giving the variety a con- siderable decorative value. When the blooms first open they are mauve rather than blue, but soon develop into the truest blue color yet seen in the sweet pea. The sweet peas Florence Molyneux (rose flaked). Mrs. II. Kendal Karnes (apricot-colored), and Mrs. George Hcj- ginson. Flora Norton and Miss Philbrick, all pale blue, are other really good varieties. Strobilanthes The genus Strobilanthes has about ISO species, but there are mdv about three species that are cultivated in our greenhouses. The- come from the East Indies and grow very satisfactorily in an intermediate house, say from 50 degrees to 55 degrees Fahr. The most showy species at the present time is Strobilanthes anisophyl- liis. It grows about 3 ft. high and has very graceful branches. The pleasing lavender colored flowers which are produed in great abundance are over an inch in length. The plants last in bloom about four months. Another species very nearly related to the above is Strobilanthes isophyllus. It is a more compact plant but has not tin' graceful habit id' S. anisophyllus. As they bloom at i be same time S. isophyllus makes a good companion to the other. They are nol new plants by any means but have been in cultivation for over half a century anil used to be grown under tin1 generic name. Goldfussia. It was very amusing at a recent exhibition in Boston where these plants were shown how many of the old gardeners had forgotten these old plains, and many of them asked the writer "If he knew what these pentstemon flowered plants were." This is only another instance where botanic gardens show their usefulness in preserv- ing from oblivion plants that were once common. Al- though the flowers look like pentstemon flowers they do not belong to that family but to the closely related Acanthus family. These plants are well worth bringing back into com- mon cull nation again and given a place where easily grown and floriferous plants are needed. I have no doubt but any of tin- above specie- if grown well would make ;i desirable addition to our florist winterflowering plants. Xot only this hut 1 think they would make charming window plants for amateurs who could grow them and flower them in a good sunny window. What would be more graceful and pleasing in a window than a nicely grown plant of S. anisophyllus? The cultiva- tion is very simple. It is desirable that they should be grown from cuttings each winter or spring. The tips of young branches when made into cuttings root very easily. In two or three weeks they are rooted and ready to pot into small thumb-pots. Out of thumb-pots they can be shifted into four-inch pots using any ordi- nary potting soil. \bout the end of May they can he planted out into the garden where they can stay until the middle of August when they will be large enough for six or seven inch pots. Muring the summer they require frequent pinching to make them into bushy plants. Discontinue pinching after tin' third week in August: this will give them ample time to make long, graceful flowering branches. Give them plenty of water during the summer. When the night begins to get cold take them hack to the greenhouse. When potting use a compost of fibrous loam with plenty of leaf-mold. Tin' other species that is grown is of more recent introduction and is known as Strobilanthes Dyerianus. This is one of our finest foliage plants lint requires more heat than the other species. In a hot dry summer and in a position where it will get plenty of sunlight this makes a charming bedding plant. If the summer is wet or .old the leaves fail in their brilliant colors. /fzVtSK.^ ff- //Cose Society at Boston will do much to stimulate activity and open up new spheres of activity in rose breeding, rose culture under glass and in the open, and awaken fresh interest in the Queen of Flowers as a decorative subject, no one can doubt. The prize schedule of the Rose So- ciety is liberal and comprehensive and will undoubtedly bring out a remarkable display. The spring show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, always a scene of rare beauty, in lie held at the same time, should prove a further incentive to a large and representative attendance Erorn far and near and insure the transac- tion of business at the sessions of the society of far- reaching importance to tin' rose and the rose grower. The Gardeners' and Florists' A course of study (i THE CARNATION OF TODAY (A paper by Robert Craig, of Philadelphia, presented to the Horticultural Society of New York on Feb. 14, 1906.) The carnation, as grown today, is most exclusively a florists' flower, and iizers have been breeding to im- prove this strain, but there is a wider field and an important field for them — the development of garden carnations hardy enough to live through the win- ter without protection, in the latitude of Philadelphia and New York, and with the quality of blooming through the summer. The discussion of this idea might form a lengthy paper in so I will confine my remarks to varieties grown under glass for win- ter bloom. It would not be wise for me in view of the fact that at the present time the literature of the carnation is so vo- luminous, to attempt to give you a comprehensive and detailed history of the wonderful flower, as we know it today, and as we see it here on the tables tonight, There is more space in the garden- ing papers devoted to the carnation than to any other plant or flower." The minutest details as to soils to be used, and methods of culture to be observed, as we'.l as criticisms and descriptions of new varieties as they appear, with histories of the achievements of each in the competitive exhibitions through- out the country, with able discussions on the ancestry of each pedigreed va- riety; its vigor of constitution or lack of it; its freedom of bloom or its fail- ure to have this very desirable qual- ity; its desirable habit of commencing to bloom early in the fall, or its un- desirable tendency to defer blooming until a later period. Detailed and fre- quent information on every thing per- taining to carnationr is so easily ac- ssible that every one interested must have his desire for knowledge almost satisfied, as far as the printed page can give, and little further can be learned except by personal culture of the plant, which occupation I rec- ommend to every amateur as one of the most charming that can engage his or her attention. So. I feel that if I am to interest you tonight, it may be by a brief expression of my thoughts as I review my experiences of the past forty years, with mention of the most famous varieties which have appeared from time to time, re- maining with us until they were either overtaken with disease or were displaced by better varieties of similar color and character. Of the hundreds of sorts introduced in that period I will speak in about the order of their introduction, and of each color sep- arately, so as to bring clearly to your minds the wonderful improvement which, notwithstanding many failures. has gradually been made. Improvements Maintain Interest. The frequent appearance of im- proved varieties is the principal factor in maintaining the lively interest in the carnaton; there is always some- thing to be said about a distinguished comer and comparisons to be made with those that have preceded it. Scarcely a year passes by without bringing us one or more real improve- ments; other kinds of plants and flow- ers, with the possible exception of the chrysanthemum, do not appear to be so susceptible of improvement. Take the rose, for instance, par larly the varieties which are forced for cut flowers; we see few changes for the better. Bride and Bridesmaid have remained for many years the leading teas, and the peerless Ameri- can Beauty has had no rival for a quarter of a century. It is true that quite recently there have been intro- duced several good forcing roses, Lib- erty, Killarney, and, last, the very valuable Richmond rose. The latter is destined to be very largely grown; all honor to E. G. Hill for the Rich- mond. * * * He is busy r= rose seedlings, has thousands on the way. and with the experience of so many years to help him, is almost certain, soon again, to give us some- thing we will all be proud of. But we cannot hope to get good, new - as frequently as carnations: not in the wood. Take, again, another class of plants, the palms, so deserv- edly popular as house plants. Noth- ing new appears at all equal to the old- time kentias and arecas. New palms, it is true, are introduced from time to time, but none equal to those which we have had so many v While the constant introduction of new carnations is very interesting and fascinating, it is alas. true, that where we get one real improvement, there are several introduced with exagger- ated praises which are practically worthless. But it will be more difficult in the future to send out poor or mediocre sorts; the trade is becoming more and more critical and the Na- tional Carnation Society is doing all it can to prevent the introduction of inferior sorts. If there be a really good sort ready for the market, this very critical inspection and wide pub- licity will only serve to advertise its merits and increase its sale. The First Valuable Carnation. The first valuable carnation to come under my notice was La Purite, which is generally spoken of as of a deep pink color; it was rather a carmine with violet flame. The shade was very pleasing. It was imported from France in 1S5S: in 1862 my fa bought one plant which cost $2-50 and proved to be a good investment, as it was of easy propagation, and two years later we had a good stock which was in brisk demand at $20 per hun- dred. I once heard the late George - n of Maiden. Mass.. who was a very successful florist, say that the best investment he ever made in flori- culture was the purchase of fifty plants of La Purite at 35 per plant. This was probably in 1S61. This car- nation was for fifteen years or more the most largely cultivated of the time. It was very productive. I hav- a house of it at the late Wm. Ben: at Flatbush. which had on every plant from seventy-five to one hundred as he grew it, but it came to pass, after he had grown it so well for a number of years, it was attacked by stem-rot, and on calling at his place one day early in the winter, I found more than one-half the plants dead. It was so attacked with more or virulence, in all sections of the coun- try and, I believe, the once grand old variety is now extinct. I last saw it at Karl Muller's place in West Phila- delphia, about fifteen years ago. This fine old German gardener managed to grow it successfully five or six years after it had generally disappeared. The blooms of La Purite were about one- third the size of our now famous En- chantress, and the mental comparison -en the two is to me very inter- g. No carnation has had, as the theatrical men say, such a long run on e as La Puriie. Its successors in the deep pink class were Tidal Wave and Thomas Cartledge, both useful, but Tidal Wave attained the ter popularity. The Light Pink Class. Of the light pink class there have been several notable ones. Grace Wilder, introduced by Mr. Tailby, was a very useful variety, for many years the best of its color. Later, we had the famous Wm. Scott, and if Mr. Dor- ner had done nothing else, he deserves a monument for raising and introduc- ing this. It came out at the same time as Richmond and Albertini, both of which excelled it on the exhibition table, but both fell so far behind it in productiveness that they were soon dropped, while Wm. Scott for many s had no successful rival, until Mrs. Frances Joost appeared. Later, we had Nelson and Genevieve Lord. The famous Lawson then appeared. The introduction of this variety gave a greater impulse to carnation grow- ing than any variety before or since. In many respects it was superior to anything preceding it: it was bril- liantly advertised, and best of all, jus- tified every claim made for it. It made Peter Fisher's name a house- hold word in carnation circles, and when he introduced Enchantress, say- ing that it was better than Lawson, there were many doubters, but Peter was right. We hope he may live to ns more as good or better. The parents of Lawson were Tidal Wave (locally known as Van Leeuwen) and Daybreak, which latter was a distinct and valuable break. Out of Lawson have come several famous sorts, En- chantress. Mrs. M. A. Patten and Nel- son Fisher; and Mr. Fisher has a bril- liant red on the way. It is certainly a rich strain of blood. ; we are ready for another one of this color. Helen Goddard bids fair to be a winner, and when Helen Gould and Winsor are introduced next year, particularly Winsor, they will certain- ly prove valuable. I am in love with Winsor; it is just the shade of pink that is wanted, has a vigorous consti- tution, a fine, stiff stem, and is very productive. I have had no opportunity - ~ing Candace. a western variety now being disseminated, but I have heard it well spoken of by competent - Another shade of color which has very popular may be called very ••ink. The first one of these that I was familiar with was Miss Joliffe, a light flesh, tinted with salmon, I knew it well thirty years ago as the • of its class. Later we had Day- :. This was a very valuable va- with flowers larger than any which had preceded it and with, for ■>n HORTICULTURE March 3, 1906 that date, wonderful, long, stiff stems, and of a very lovely light flesh shade, and unusually productive; for many years the best if its class, but it final- ly succumbed to disease and was dis- placed by Fair Maid and Enchantress, both excellent varieties. In fact, I think Enchantress the best carnation, all things considered, ever sent out in this country. It is still very popular, and as long as it continues to be as good as it is now, it will take a won- der, indeed, to displace it. It is a model in all that constitutes a good carnation, and raisers of new varieties should aim to get its qualities in their seedlings. What a boon a clear yel- low Enchantress would be! The Scarlet Class. But I find my paper likely to take too much of your time, so in consider- ing the important scarlet class, I will pass over them with brief mention. What a demand for this color at Christmas, it goes so well with the holly berries, the cheerful chimes and the general joy! Century was raised in 1878 by the late Charles T. Starr, and while more of a carmine than a scarlet, was very bright and was very useful until the advent of John Thorpe's Portia, which was a brilliant scarlet, and very largely grown for many years. Its color has never been excelled; it was very productive; lack of size was its greatest drawback. Then we had in rapid succession Lady Emma, Alegatiere, Garfield (this is the variety that Donald McCallum called Robert Craig, thinking he had a sport, but after being considerably grown as Robert Craig, turned out to be Garfield), then Estelle, still grown in some sections; G. H. Crane, for years a good one; then America, Adonis, and finally Cardinal. This has proved to be a good one in the western states, but has, so far, hardly come up to expectations in the east; in fact, it has been a great disappoint- ment, producing a large percentage of worthless blooms. The White Class. Now, we will briefly consider the white class, so largely used for funerals, weddings and in general floral work. The oldest white one that I know was President Degraw, im- ported from France about the same time as La Purite, and introduced to commerce by the late lamented Chas. Zeller of Flatbush. the original carna- tion enthusiast of America, whose stock of more than fifty varieties I had the pleasure of inspecting some thirty-five years ago; carnation grow- ing was in its infancy then. They were most grown in pots, although they were beginning to be planted by a few growers, mostly in solid beds and a few on benches, which is now the most popular way of growing. President Degraw had a long run, many years of popularity. Then came Peerless or Edwardsii. followed by Hinzie's White, Peter Henderson, Snowden, Silver Spray, a good one; Lizzie McGowan, none better in its time; Flora Hill, for a long time fa- mous and still grown to a considerable extent; Glacier, Queen Louise, The Queen, Lady Bountiful, most beautiful (the greatest defect in this fine va- riety is the tendency to be a shy bloomer in the fall and early winter) ; white Lawson. and. finally. Lieut. Peary, which. I think, is the most valuable white to dale. Vesper is an- other good one, and not as well known as it deserves to be; it is vigorous, early and continuous, very satisfac- tory with many growers. White En- chantress promises well. The Belle is a very good white with many growers. In crimsons, which is one of the least important, commercially, we have had Black Knight, Louis Lenoir, Anna Webb, Crimson King, F. Man- gold, Seawan, Gomez, Maceo, Daheim, Harlowarden and Harry Fenn; the latter two are the best in this class and are still cultivated. White Variegated. The class known as white varie- gated has been represented by a num- ber of varieties; enjoying a large measure of popularity the best have been Hinsdale, a good variety exten- sively grown fifteen or twenty* years ago. I never saw it better than at John H. Taylor's, Bayside, L. I. For several years he grew it in large quantity: Chester Pride; Variegated La- Purite, a sport from the great La Pu- rite; Mrs. Bradt and Lilly Dean, Olympia, Prosperity, M. A. Patten and Variegated Lawson. The latter two are the latest and best. Jessica, which is being introduced this year, looks promising. In yellow variegated, we have had Astoria, introduced by Wm. Wilson of Astoria about thirty years ago, a fine variety in its day. Then came Chas. T. Starr's Buttercup, introduced to the trade in 1S84, and the best one we have ever had; followed by Andalusia and Sunrise and Eldorado, which are now probably both out of cultivation. We need a good, new one in this class. American Carnation Best. Now, I have named in all the classes most of those that have been specially valuable in the past and those which are the best at the present time. I have also had the temerity to pick the winners of those being introduced this year. It is interesting to note that the early and free blooming qualities of the American carnation are begin- ning to be recognized by some of the wide-awake English growers. Among the kinds that have done well over there may be mentioned Enchantress and America. Fair Maid, The Belle and Harlowarden have done particu- larly well. I recommend our English friends to try Helen Goddard, and, when they are introduced, Winsor and Beacon. Although there is a lack of sunlight in England, the free-blooming American varieties produce some flow- ers in the fall and winter and in March, April. May and June bloom freely. As the London fashionable season runs into July, there is always a good demand for the blooms. The method of growing, heretofore, in England has been in pots, but the American method of growing on benches has been introduced. Mr. Ditton, one grower near London, has been quite successful. One thing seems clear: The best of the American sorts are superior in productiveness to any on earth, and equal iii form and color to the best anywhere. Although there have been many disappointments, the advances are surprising, almost bewildering, and it is to be hoped that those who have devoted so much time and thought to seedling raising may con- tinue with enthusiasm in the good work and that the number of those who are engaged may be largely in- creased, for when success comes to any, it may be enjoyed by all, both professional and amateur, who are willing :o participate. We owe much to those whc are willing to grow hun- dieds of seedlings and to test them at great expense for several years in the hope of occasionally getting one good enough to send out. The cool, calcu- lating, sure-thing, business man is not likely to spend much time raising seedlings, but the intelligent enthu- siast in the carnation field is always likely to become a benefactor to us all. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The first annual report of the Con- necticut Forestry Association is in the hands of the printer, and when com- pleted can be obtained of E. S. Geer of Hartford. At the meeting of the New Haven Horticultural Society on the evening of Feb. 20, Walter Angus, gardener for H. & H. Scofield, delivered an in- structive address on chrysanthemums. A smoker and supper closed the evening. The Rhode Island Horticultural So- ciety held its meeting in Falstaff Hall, on Feb. 21. The feature of the even- ing was a lecture by Prof. F. W. Card, on small fruits. A brief address was given by H. G. Breese, a noted fruit grower of Hoosick, N. Y. The annual carnation exhibition of the Huntington Horticultural and Ag- ricultural Society will be held in the trade school building, Tuesday even- ing, March 6. The schedule comprises carnations, roses, violets, and copies can be had from President Walter Shaw or Secretary A. H. Funnell. The annual banquet of the New Bed- ford Horticultural Society was held in the Mansion House, on the evening of Feb. 21. Frank C. Barrows was mas- ter of ceremonies. President William Keith stated that the society had grown from 76 to 110 during the year. A vote of thanks was extended to Messrs. James Garthly, H. A. Jahn and Peter Murray for the flowers furnished for the decoration of the tables. The Cincinnati Florists' Society will have a special exhibition of carnations on March 10, 1906. Prizes will be of- fered as follows: Best vase white, light pink, dark pink, red, variegated, respectively, 50 blooms each, 1st prize, $5.00; 2d, $4.00; 3d, $2.00. Best vase seedlings, 25 blooms, 1st prize, $4.00; 2d, $3.00; 3d, $2.00. 100 mixed, not less than 6 commercial varieties, 1st, $8.00; 2d, $6.00: 3d, $4.00. Best gen- eral display, $10. OBITUARY. Samuel Hartwell, a prominent fruit grower of Lincoln, Mass., died on Feb. 21, aged 72 years. His death was caused by pneumonia and followed the demise of his wife by but ten days. .Mr. Hartwell was an active member of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety for forty years, serving a long time on the vegetable and fruit com- mittees. He was a conscientious, kind- ly man and enjoyed in an exceptional degree the esteem of his associates in the horticultural society and his fellow townsmen. He held many official posi- tions of honor in his native town. March 3, 1906 HORTICULTURE 255 CARNATION BREEDING (C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y., before the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Feb. 20, 1906.) The Original Carnation. The original carnation known to history for some 300 years before the Christian era was a five petal single bloom about one inch in diameter of a pinkish mauve color. In its original state it grew generally throughout tne southern portion of Europe, being found in abundance in Normandy, France, whence it is believed by some historians to have been introduced into Great Britain. So recently as 1874 it was found covering the Castle Falsise in which William the Con- queror was born. It was described by Theophrastus as early as 300 B. C. The Materials and Tools of the Pres- ent Day Breeder. The present carnation with which we are working is the product of sev- eral centuries of culture and hybrid- ization. It is an open-pollinated spe- cies and mother plants can be used from the hybrid plants as well as in breeding upon the same plants or upon the same variety. Once secured from seeds, a variety is easily perpet- uated by propagation from cuttings which are secured in abundance and may be easily rooted. Improvements in varieties may be made in bud se- lection and bud variation as well as from seed variation due to hybridiza- tion. In raising varieties from hy- bridized seed, very few improved sorts are produced, the proportion being about one good variety for each 5000 hybrids grown according to present standard. Up to the present time, I have been breeding for color alone, basing my work upon the theory that any laws developed in color work would hold good when applied to the development of other desired qualities. The tools which I use in my work are very simple, indeed, consisting of a pair of delicate tweezers and a mi- croscopic magnifying glass. The method employed is to find the anther just bursting so that the pollen is in a condition of dry powder. The an- ther is removed by means of the tweezers and the pistil of the flower desired to be fertilized is lightly touched along the entire length by the pollen bearing anther. Color Classification. In order to do my work with reason- able method, I have divided it into sections as follows: (1) Crimson sec- tion, comprising crimsons or scarlet maroon in color; (2) dark pink sec- tion, which comprises all rose, cherry and deep pink tones; (3) light pink section, which comprises the light sal- mon or day break tints; (4) scarlet section, which comprises all other col- ors which may be termed red or scar- let; (5) white section, comprising only the creamy white and snow white tints; (6) yellow variegated with scar- let, crimson or pink upon yellow grounds as the yellow varieties are al- most invariably marked with pink, scarlet or some other tint; (7) white variegated section comprises varieties with white grounds and light pink, scarlet or crimson markings; (8) the blue section comprising varieties showing some tendency towards a blue in color. This last section has not as yet produced anything that might be termed a blue as invariably there is enough pink in the makeup of the color to shade the tone into purple or mauve. The crimson, dark and light pink, scarlet and white sections have been fairly well fixed, but the yellow, white and pink variegated, and blue sections will be very difficult to fix, as they are essentially mosaic and there is a constant tendency toward varia- tion in all hybrids produced from them. Origin of an Important Variety. The bulk of my profitable varieties can be traced generally to the variety General Maceo, which was the result of a cross between the English vari- ety, Winter Cheer, and Mr. Dorner's American variety, Meteor. The origi- nal plant of Maceo had a very peculiar habit, being almost a climber and was dug from the frozen ground after all supposed good sorts had been taken in from the field, its only recommend- ation being an intensely colored large bloom on a plant having a habit some- what resembling a creeping grapevine in growth, but by selection from bud variations, it was built into an im- mensely profitable commercial va- riety. In hybridizing carnations we some- times meet with what is termed seed sports. These have been invariably light pink varieties (more or less marked with crimson edgings and stripes) that have been produced by crossing crimson sorts which had com- paratively pure crimson pedigrees for several generations. Aside from its commercial impor- tance, there is a sentimental side to carnation growing. The production of new hybrids which are distinct im- provements upon existing sorts is al- ways a pleasure and serves to keep one thoroughly interested in the "Divine flower" and amply repays for the close application necessary to pro- duce practical improvements. How I Commenced Carnation Culture. Some fourteen years ago, while walking down Broadway, New York city, a Greek flower peddler pushed under my nose a bunch of clove scent- ed carnations. The delicious fragrance reminded me vividly of the old home garden with its little plats of Paisley pinks, and I became at once interested in the blooms and being at that time out of business, I took up the growing of carnations, believing that if clirys anthemums, roses and other flowers could be improved by hybridization and culture, the carnation must re- spond to similar methods, and in tins view later experience proved that I was not at fault. Commercial Importance of the Carna- tion. At the present time the commercial value of the carnation grown in this country has risen so that the calling may be considered one of the sub- stantial professions. The annual value of the carnation product reaches five to six millions of dollars, when we consider the sales of both plants and flowers, and the capital invested pos- sibly may amount from fifteen to twenty millions of dollars, taking into consideration the value of the real es- tate and buildings devoted to carna- tion culture. The improvement in the carnation which has resulted in giving us flow- ers three times the size that they ordinarily were with stems four to five times as long, has produced a general povance in the price of the carnation, which seems to keep pace with the increased demand. When I first undertook the growing of the carnation, 50 cents to $2.00 were con- sidered the retail prices. At present, $2.00 to $6.00, sometimes $8.00, and, in rare instances, $10.00 per dozen are secured. When I first entered the business 50 cents to $1.00 and from that up to $4.00 per hundred, as the maximum price were the wholesale rates. At present $2.00 to $15.00 per hundred are the ruling prices, and at certain seasons as high as $25.00 per hundred are secured for the best and most perfect blooms. We have about two acres under glass devoted to carnation growing, t'.'e annual sales from which run from $30,000 to $36,000, noting a fair an- nual profit of $10,000 to $12,000. Naming New Varieties. The naming of a new carnation is quite a puzzle to the originator, and he usually selects the name of some beautiful lady, some particular friend, some important personage, a bird, the name of a planet or something that will serve to describe or produce an impression of the characteristics of his flower. In naming my own pro- ductions, [ have honored some of my seedlings with such names as the President, Mrs. Roosevelt, Governor Roosevelt, Viola Allen, Elso Struss, Alma Ward, James H. Manley. The Cuban Patriots, General Maceo and Gomez, and your own townsman, Rob- ert Craig. The Carnation in Politics. The carnation has frequently been used in a political sense. It was the McKinley emblem and the campaign flower during the campaign which elected McKinley and Roosevelt, and during that campaign the various carnation growers throughout the country donated many thousands of flowers to decorate the button-holes of those marching in political parades. At the present time the American Carnation Society decorates the grave of the lamented President with carna- tions on the 29th of January every year. The carnation is extensively used as a decorative flower. It lends himself to almost every use in which flowers are suitaoie. 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THOS. J. GREY& CO. HIGH GRADE FORCING BULBS Agricultural Implements SEEDS 32 SO. flARKET ST., BOSTON HORBGUM KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE \? HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS. «•"*;«**-■ SOLD BT SEED DEALERS OF AMERICA March 3, 1906 HORTICULTURE 257 NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS (Read before the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society, Feb. 14, 1906, by C. H. Totty.) Being the sponsor for so many 'of, the new kinds, in the sense that I am introducing them to the trade, I should have been better pleased had some one else, who could not have been ac- cused of "having an axe to grind,'! essayed to write this paper. How- ever, many of you saw the kinds in flower at our local show, so if I get too enthusiastic you can easily bring me back to earth. It has been as- serted that while American raisers of new varieties concede the palm for size to imported kinds, yet the Ameri- can varieties are the only ones adapt- ed for average commercial culture. Is this statement true? I say, hardly so, because a walk through the New York cut-flower district during the chrys- anthemum season shows us the fol- lowing kinds shipped in, in quantity, and all of them are imported varieties: October Sunshine, Alice Byron, Chel- toni, Nellie Pocket, Mrs. Coombs, and our own great and only Wm. Duck- ham. There are others, but I have quoted enough to show that the for- eigners do get a show in the wholesale markets of the country. I have had it stated to me that Timothy Eaton is an English variety, instead of a Cana- dian seedling, but, in the absence of any proof, I refuse to credit it. The fact is, that a valuable new variety may originate in any country, but in the case of some raisers, the French, particularly, one has to buy so much chaff to find even one grain of wheat, that the game is not worth the candle. It. has been stated that the reason the Australian varieties do so well here is because they are accustomed to strong sunshine, and being grown and flowered entirely outside, have more natural vigor. I am just now collaborating with a hybridizer in California, where, I understand, al- most identical conditions exist, and if it is a matter of climatic conditions, we hope to be producing some Wm. Duckhams and Beatrice Mays in a year or two. The strongest reason, to my mind, why the Wells-Pocket, kinds have done so well is because of the rigid selection of the best kinds from an immense number of seedlings. Thus the present list. Mrs. Partridge, Mrs. Heaume. Mrs. Knox. G. J. Brooks, etc. — some twelve kinds in all —are the picks of over 97.000 seed- lings. In the face of a pruning down like that, one would say they must be all wonders, and, candidly. I think they are the best list this firm, has ever sent out. How different this whole- sale method from the conditions un- der which our own hybridizers have to work, where the plants are grown in- side, taking up valuable space, and a few hundred seem a very large batch to handle. Hybridizing is largely a gamble anyway, and a Col. Appleton may ap- pear in your own dozen plants, but the chances are against you. and the law of averages will tell in the long run. In looking over the new things of the year we will give first place to the American seedling, Morton P. Plant. This made its first and almost only appearance at our local show, and we should be duly proud of this fact. This coming year, when the ex- perts from other localities have it to work with, some phenomenal flqWers are bound to be shown. An improved1 V. Morel, but. twice the size that. I ever saw Morel, and we have in a few words a very good description of. ilnr- ton F. Plant, with the addition that the foliage and stem are the facsimile of Col. APPl'etori- Honor to whom, honor is due. and we owe a good deal lo i lie Daillidouze Bros, for this grand variety. Next oh the list is Beatrice May, and she is certainly a beauty. This variety has developed one serious fault, from my point of view, which is that she is altogether too shy and modest in producing stock, making the dissemination too slow and un- satisfactory. I had hoped to make some money out of Beatrice, but, in the language of the poet, " 'Twas ever thus since childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay" — and a most vigorous hunt over three continents fails to reveal any stock worth speak- ing of. As a keeper, this variety is second to none. It kept three weeks on the plant, with me, in perfect con- dition, and some of the flowers, after being exhibited and scored by the C. S. A. committee, kept in water some three weeks longer. The way Beatrice May finished up with me last year was about as near perfect as I ever ex- pect to see a white chrysanthemum. Perhaps the next best thing as an all- round variety in its color is Mrs. Henry Partridge. Red varieties are almost without exception prone to burn in the bright sunlight, but Part- ridge will not damp one petal. Al- most everyone likes W. R. Church, but so many complain of its poor growth; Partridge will give you the Church color, and, in addition, is a grand stocky grower. I tried it on every bud from Aug. 10 to the end of Sep- tember, and it was good on every one, the late buds showing, as was natural, a much thinner flower. Another very dwarf variety which showed color similar to Partridge on first opening was Mary Ann Pocket, but it soon faded to an Indian red. This variety was so very dwarf that I did not take any notice of it all sum- mer, and the flower, when it devel- oped, was a most agreeable surprise. Mary Ann Pocket will be a very valu- able variety to grow in pots or on a front bench when head-room is limited. While on the dwarf varieties — and the splendid dwarf habit is one of the strongest qualities of the Wells varie- ties every year — I would mention May Seddon. It had no chance to prove itself this year, as my stock did not come till late, and it is so dwarf that it must have a very long season of growth to do it justice. Do not. I beg of you, keep on propagating this va- riety too late this year; give it a fair show, and if it comes with you as it has been grown — 11 inches across and 11 inches deep — you will have a prize winner in the white classes. Mrs. John E. Dunne is a fine grower and a fine variety, one that will give you a 100 per cent, good flowers. The color is old rose, very striking and beautiful and reminds me of the old Chenon de I crhe, for years a great favorite of mine. Dunne will run up 4 to 5 ..nil good culture and a crown-bud around Aug. 20th will give you the best liower. Another sterling sort, in that every flower comes good, is Mrs. G. Heaume, a splendid clean grower 3 to 4 feet high. The color is pretty much the shade seen in. Queen Alexan- dra, a salmony bronze, one of the kinds commonly called off-colors, but ] am free to confess that everyone that saw it in my houses liked it. Mrs. Wm. Knox when first expand- ing looks distinctly an aristocrat, as every petal falls naturally into its own place, but I am sorry to have to confess that the neck is hardly long enough to hold erect the large spread- ing liower. In the short vase classes it is a winner, as it gives a flower with as large a spread as F. S. Vallis and a far neater appearance, T. Rich- ardson is an immense grower and will make a stem like a young tree. Do not over feed this variety, as it has such tremendous root action that it is easy to overdo it. The color is the same shade as an Enchantress carna- tion, a point to be considered when classing it as a pink. A bud the last week in August is to be preferred to an earlier one. M is. F. F. Thompson was called the most artistic flower in the Philadel- phia show, and if it were not necky. I would say go on it largely. In the short vase classes or classes where a support is allowed, it is one of the most striking varieties ever set up. We have had varieties before that have been termed Ostrich Plumes in the exquisite twist and curl of the petal. Mrs. George Beech will be a sterling sort for the commercial grow- er and while rather late for an exhibi- tion flower is far ahead of Yellow Eaton and other of the class for No- vember shows. I notice it mentioned very prominently in English periodi- cals as a grand Christmas variety. Beech is a yellow sport from Mrs. Swinburne, a variety that you may re- call I sent out last year, and which will be largely grown next year as a late white, as it has made good every- where. Leslie P. Ward, which is named after our patron and fellow townsman, is one of the most beauti- ful combinations I have seen, being old rose with golden tips to the petals. It is an Australian seedling and was exhibited as No. 50. To get the lovely color of this variety at its best, do not take a bud before Sept 1st if you can help it; earlier buds, while they pro- duce larger flowers, do not show such fine color. M. G. Rivol is a French sport from Paola Radilli, which was a fine thing but a poor undecided col- or. Rivol is a fine deep yellow, deeper in color than Col. Appleton, and will be of good service, as growth is firm in every way. There are several other good kinds in the Australians— G. J. Brooks, Merstham Crimson, and W. Wells— but time and space forbid of my going into them in detail. The last named will probably show up much better this coming season than it did last, use stock was limited and I exper- imented over a wide range of bud's to find the best one. The introduction of other dissem- ators I cannot lake up with any de- 258 HORTICULTURE March 3, 1906 Burpee's earliest white,— ■" contrast with "Mont />'.'«'., te i ( below New Sweet Pea, - Burpee's Earliest White. fjrjO jn florists, who force Sweet Peas, ..an imagine our delight when, two years ago, our friend, Mr. Thos. Vllglllt Could, of Ventura County, California, f und that in a field of the Re-Selected Burpee's Earliest of All, which he was growing for us, one plant,— exactly similar in all other respects,- produced>«r* white flowers. Ne- dless to say thi- plant was carefully guarded, and by growing two crops each season we are now able to introduce Burpee's Earliest White as t/t, ,-t Pea that will be used for fo% or t i tretnt ea rly < rtp — just as soon as its unique merits are known and sufficient seed can be obtained. 9 *S EflrllPSt WhltP !ias been carefu">' tested al Fordhook and the originator's crops thoroughly & O LUI 1 1 CO I IF HMD inspected in Ca ifori ia during the seasons of 1904 and 1905. After returning from our first visit the past season (in July) w- wrote that of the new crop then starting [with Mont Blanc alongside) we should like a photograph On August 22, 1Q05, Mr. Thos. Got'i.D sent a photograph from which the above illustration has been reproduced and wrote: "The crop planted July 12th came in bloom August 20th and is now gu.lt- white as a field with no spots wh iiever showing. The habit is without exception uni- lonnly dj arf and even. The coloring is , and the stock is of unusual stnrrfiness both in germination and in growing qualities. The plants of Mont Blanc, from the seed planted the same day, are as yet showing no signs of /'loom. In this line I should remark that in former tests wherein I quoted tlir Mont Blanc as a white variety next eailiest bloomei n rel ltd only to one or two pUnts in the lot tested as competitors. As to the general blooming of the two varieties, the Mont was too fa r behind for real consideration. . . . . A de>cnption of Burpee's ' Ear.; r All' excepting as to color will correctly apply to this new pea." Burpee's Earliest Whit Q comes in'" '"" bloom If HUB forty-live days after ////■ seed is planted in the open ground. The dwaif planis, six- teen to twenty inches high, nr - clad in rich, dark-green foliage and carry a profusion of rhe pure wkt'tt borne upon strong stems six to eight inches long I ich s-em has two or three of the fully expanded, well formed flowers, of good size and placed close together. BlIfDPR S FflT IP^t Wtl MP ls "'" "nlv ^ * ctremely ea. ly but ., 50 1st .1 . hardy is the famous pink- UUI|JGG S UaillBil TUNIC ^d-white Burpee's Ear/Lit of All I. has Hack seed,- and is real y the only clear white Sweet Pea that lias' This insures a heller siand. stronger and more thrifty plants RlimPP S r3r P^t WhltP * '" '"-' welcomed by florists for forcing, because ihere is no other variety so uuijjuoo UU1IIOJI Millie wing or ture-cropping. excepting only The Re-selected Bur- pee s Earliest of A I!, — the earliest " pink and white." Like the biter, the plants under q]..ss begin to boom fredy when only twelve inches high and continue to grow and/lower .'■ , ■'„ ,, ly until, when .is or tight feet tall they reach the topof the greenhouse: the plants can then be cut back, if desired, and will make an equally vigorous second growth. Ufg-All florists know, of course, that the regular varieties of Tall Sweet Peas are of no -.'alue luhatevt r for forcing,— if early flowers are desned. i iosa Bnrnpp s Fjirlipst Whitp .-> — ,ni »/■ direct to Z"50 UUIUGG 0 UaillCOl IIIIIIC pianters_ „„nc to other seedsmen. The seed is all hand-picked and every seed should grow. Per pkt. 01 ., seeds) 25 cts.. lesi one-third; 5 pkts. for 75 cts. net. H.i. Packets: Per pkt. (20 seeds) 15 cts. ; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 10pkts.for75cts.net. Burpee's "Blue List" for 1906 etabte seeds for market for same immediately to garden is now re idy to mail. This is our complete catalogue of whole- _ sale prices tor the choicest flower seeds tor florists and the finest Any florist or market gardener who has not received a copy should apply W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., gree of knowledge, not having seen any of them to speak of. The F. R. Pierson Co.'s Glenview, a bronzy red, is a good one and well worth a trial. Nathan Smith & Son and H. W. Buck- bee both have their usual list of new seedlings, but I cannot speak on them, not having seen them, and we must wait another year to pass judgment on them. You may, perhaps, ask what is the use in buying new kinds every year when so many of the older ones are so fine. If you are an exhibitor, you must keep up with the times and keep buying the best. A valuable object lesson was seen at the Philadelphia show where, in the special classes, every prize winner was a new variety or not over two years old, and there were lots of the older varieties com- peting. The obvious lesson is that while progress may be slow, neverthe- less it is progress all the time, and the end is not yet by any means. C. W. Ward says it takes nearly a thousand years to add an inch to the size of a carnation. Progress in the chrysanthemum is very much faster than that. If you look back and see what has been done in the last twenty years, it is really startling; and while Improved methods of culture have brought out a good deal, careful and systematic hybridizing are bringing out much more. Our own exhibition last year was the best we ever had and the flowers certainly the largest we ever had staged. This coming fall I know we shall make more progress in this direction and the varieties we have been describing this evening will have no small part in the grand pro- cession. CALIFORNIA NOTES. This week the Santa Rosa Board of Education received permission from Luther Burbank to use his name in christening their large new stone schoolhouse. The past week has been climatically perfect for horticulturists. Deciduous fruits are blooming in all parts of the State and give promise of good crops if not injured by late frosts. The sea- sonable precipitation in the central and northern sections is still below aver- age, but the rainfall since the first of the year has been remarkably well dis- tributed and at present is sufficient for all purposes. As California relies upon these crop prospects for the major por- tion of its prosperity the outlook is cer- tainly bright. Until within a recent date Los Angeles and San Diego and other South California flower-consuming localities have depended altogether for their finest greenhouse-grown roses on the growers in the vicinity of San Fran- cisco, and up to this time large quan- tities of these stocks are still shipped to the Los Angeles market. But it is plainly in view that the business is growing to an infinitesimally small trade point. Within the last two years J. W. Wolfskin has built up in the out- skirts of Los Angeles the Grace Hill Nursery, and in the heart of the town Mr. Wolfskin's two sons have opened a handsomely equipped wholesale and retail place of business. PHILADELPHIA. SEED TRADE. M. B. Faxon, formerly of Boston and Newport, is nowr one of the seedsmen with the Livingston Seed Company of Columbus. O. March 3, 1906 HORTICULTURE 258- Sweet Pea Gladys Unwio DreefsSdect S weet Peas POH FLORISTS The following is a short list of the very finest sorts for cutting, No use growing poor varieties when the best costs no more. For complete list see our catalogue. SWE ET PEAS « n.. Lb. $0.25 .25 .25 1 Blanche Burpee, large white $0.10 Blanche Ferry, extra early; pink and white •• .10 Countess of Radnor, delicate lavender .10 Countess Spencer, new orchid-flowering, clear.... pink shading darker at the edges .30 Dorothy Eckford, the finest white 15 Earliest of All, re-selected. Same color as Blanche Ferry, but a weed; earlier than the extra early type .10 Emily Henderson, purest white, early and free .10 (iladys Unwin, new orchid-flowering, of very large size. A charming shade of pale rosy pink, extra tine oz. 50c. 1.50 Hon. F. Bouverie, one of the best pinks .10 Hon. Mrs. E. Kenyon, the rtnest primrose yellow .10 Janet Scott, a large and bright pink 15 King Edward VII, rich deep crimson scarlet 15 Lady (jrisel Hamilton, pale lavender 10 Lovely, shell pink, extra fine 10 Miss Willmott, rich deep orange pink 10 Mont Blanc, best earl) flowering white .10 Mrs. Walter Wright, deep mauve 15 Prima Donna, deep pink, line In Prince of Wales, deep rose 10 Salopian, a grand deep scarlet 10 NOW IS THE TIME to sow Asters, Centaureas, Cobaea, Dra- -ciiia. Lobelia, Petunia, Salvia, Stocks, Verbenas, etc.. etc. lor quality. 00 .40 .30 25 .25- .2.". .4(1 .511 .30. .25 .30 .30 .50 .25 2S .25 HENRY A. DREER, ( lur strains of all florist flowers are uuequaled Philadelphia, Pa. ,M>WVW>VVVVWMWVWWWW wWOWWIWWWMWWVWWWWO 5 0 0, 0 0 0 COLEUS Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder and fancy named varieties. Rooted Cuttings, 60c. per lOO, $5.00 per 1 OOO Cash. H. N. EATON, South Sudbury, Mass. iDDVWIWWIWIWVMWBWWWMW »VtA^*VVVVWVVVVVVWVMV\WVVVVVMVV) WVWVWWVWWVVVVVVW/VVVVVVV^ Goleus Rooted Cuttings Verschaffeltii, Fire Brand, Becltwith's Gem, 60c. per 100. Golden Bedder, Mes- sey, 75c. per 100. Golden Queen, Queen Victoria, Fancy Va- rieties, $5.00 per 1,000. Hero, Pearl of Orange, $6.00 per 1,000. Positively free from mealy 1 Ageratum, Stella Gurney, Princess Pauline. Salvia. Splendens, Bonfire, 75c. per 100 $6.00 per 1,000 A. N. PIERSON Cromwell, Conn. HORTICULTURE needs a wide- awake representative in every town in the land. Good commissions paid on advertising and subscriptions. If you are ambitious, write for terms. S. S. 5K1DELSKY 824 No. 24th Street PHILADELPHIA CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED USEFUL BOOKS. MANUAL OF THE TREES OF NORTH AMERICA (Sargent); 826 pages, 644 illustrations; $6.00. THE HORTICULTURISTS' RULE- BOOK (Bailey); 312 pages; illus- trated; 75 cents. THE AMERICAN CARNATION (C. W. Ward); illustrated; $3.50. THE DAHLIA (Peacock); revised edi- tion; 30 cents. CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL (Smith); 120 pages; illustrated; 40 cents; revised edition ready April 1. THE CHRYSANTHEMUM (Herring- ton) ; 50 cents. HOW TO MAKE MONEY GROWING VIOLETS (Saltford); 25 cents. THE FIRST COUNTY PARK SYS- TEM (Kelsey); 300 pages; illus- trated; $1.25. A MANUAL ON THE PROPAGATION AND CULTIVATION OF THE PAE- ONY (Harrison); illustrated; 30 cents. "RDER FROM HORTICULTURE PUIBISHING CO., 11 Hamilton Pl„ Boston. YOU ) WE i ORDERS ADVERTISING ASPARAGUS SPHENGERI1, 4 1-2 in. pots, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 a 100; strong, 3 in. pots, 75c. per doz., $3.00 per 100; 2 in. pots. $2.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS COMORENSIS, 3 in. pots, 75c. per doz. ; $5.00 per 100. ABUTILON SAVITZII, 3 ill. pots, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100; 2 in. pots, 50c. pet doz., $3.00 per 100. CLEMATIS PANICULATA, 4 in. pots, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100; 3 in. pots, 75c. per doz., $5. oil per 100. i LEMATIS, large fid. 2 year old piants. $3.00 per doz. DAISY. Queen Alexandria, 3 in. pots. 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100; 2 1-2 in. pots, 50c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. EUONYMUS, golden variegated, 2 1-2 in. pots. 00c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. EUOXVMUS, radicans, var., 2 1-2 in. pots, 50c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. FUCHSIAS. 4 varieties, 2 in. pots, 50c. per doz., $3.00 per LOO HELIOTROPE, blue and white, 2 1-2 in. pots, 50c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. PRIMULA OBCONICA. 2 1-2 in. pots, 50c. per doz.. $3.00 per 100; 4 in. pots in bloom, $1.00 per doz. GERANIUMS, double scarlet, white and pink, from 3 in. pots, strong. $4.00 per too SWAINSONA alba, 2 in. pots, 50c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. Ilth & Rov Streets. PHILADELPHIA, PA C. EISELE, LET US GET TOGETHER We hope our readers will, as far as ble, buy everything they need from Horticulture's Advertisers. 260 HORTICULTURE March 3, 1906 g ■»■♦<•• ♦ »♦»»»♦»♦»>»■»•♦•-»•■♦••♦•♦•♦»■»•■»■•♦»♦•♦•+••»■•♦» ♦•■»•♦•♦♦♦♦ ♦•♦•■»•■»■•♦•♦•■»• ♦•♦♦♦♦♦•■»r 5 ROBERT CRAIG! The Best SCARLET ever offered to the trade. We can make immediate delivery of rooted cuttings of the above variety. • ; $12.00 per 100. $100 per 1,000. ; J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. HARDY FLOWERS. "Hardy Flowers" was the topic which came in for considerable discus- sion on February 17 in the lecture hall of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. The discussion was intro- duced by E. 0. Orpet, who read an in- teresting paper on this subject. Hardy plants, he said, appeal to almost everyone very largely on the ground of sentiment; for there is scarcely one of the more familiar flow- ers that has not some particular asso- ciation with childhood days. There was a time when hardy varieties were rather out of fashion; but they are again coming to the front, and today one finds a great many more in use than formerly, varieties which have been transplanted from their wild en- vironment. It is most unfortunate, he affirmed, that wild flowers are often despised, for they are capable of splen- did development and many of them are very beautiful. There was a dif- ference of opinion, he said, as to whether hardy plants should be massed together or used separately in gardens, especially in border effects; but it is essential that tender plants, annuals, for instance, lie used in con- junction with hardy ones. Of course the question of soil is of the greatest importance, for it is a dif- ficult task to make all kinds of plants thrive in the same soil. In all cases the soil should be prepared quite deep, for in this way they much better with- stand a drought. He called attention to the curious feeling of dislike that existed among people for such colors as purple and mauve; and he thought it a great mistake that flowers of these hues were eliminated from gardens as they sometimes are. In hardy borders bulbs are getting to be quite popular and he instances the narcissus of which there are many varieties which are splendid for planting in masses for spring blooming. Of columbines there are only three varieties which he would recommend for cultivation. They are the common North American species to be had in red, yellow and blue. None of the hybrid varieties is equal to them. Of larkspur he did not care much for the annual variety, hut the perennials were good and vigorous, although they were frequently subject to blight which might be overcome by careful attention. Irises were among the very best of garden plants and peonies have become enormous favor- ites of late years. In fact people are peony crazy, he said. Garden phlox is indispensable in a well-arranged garden; but he recom- mended that the flower stalks be cut down early; if not they are apt to go to seed and the stronger varieties crowd out the weaker ones. Hardy pyrethrum, he remarked, was very popular, and the single ones are more advantageous than the double ones, as they maintain their erect position af- ter the rain, while the other ones be- come top heavy. The lupine was an- other indispensable variety, the only trouble with it being that it was apt to die down about the time a garden was at its height; but this could be overcome by planting an annual va- riety whose flowers are at their best late in the season. In considering the numerous lilies he referred to the Cal- ifornia species as most beautiful, but not adapted to the Eastern climate. There were many plants which are commonly supposed to be hardy which have to be most carefully looked after during the cold weather, and he in- cluded in the list the Canterbury bell and even hollyhocks, which should always be protected against frost. The coreopsis was another which needed some similar protection. The speaker referred to the great number of varieties which we are getting from China, some 3000 such having been introduced of late. He believed that both Russia and Siberia would yet prove fertile fields for the discovery of new botanical specimens. He paid a tribute to the work doctors have done for horticulture, noting the fact that a great many surgeons have been good botanists and there are thousands of plants the knowledge of which we owe to medical men. WALSH'S^ "LADY GiVY" The sensational ro=e at the Temple and Regents Park Shows, London, England, May ?g and June 1, 1905. Awarded Gold Medals. Plants for forcing in pots. Prices on application, order now. * WEDDING BELLS" in pots, strong plants from open eround, extra fine; suitable for Easter sales. "FRAU K*RL ORUSCHKI," the new white rose, and " K» LARNFY." My stock of these is large and of best quality. Excellent " ULRICH BRIINNFR "for forcing. All the lea 'ine Hybrid Perpetuals and Hybrid Teas. The new "Sol-il d'Or," a grand forcing rose. Try it. Also Paeonies and Phlox M. H. WALSH ROSE S°ECIAUST WOODS HOLE, MASS. Grafted on Dickson One of the most careful and experi- enced r' se grafters in this vicinity has commissioned me to dispose of the following small surplus of young grafted roses: 3000 Maids 3000 Brides $12.00 12.00 per 1000 $120.00 120.00 Every plant guaranteed perfect and grafted on the genuine Dickson Manetti. I was after some of this party's stock last year hut could not get a look in. DON'T NEQLECT THIS OPPORTUNITY If you are after $90 kind this offer will not interest you. This is genuine Dickson and grafted by a master workman. G. C. WATSON 1614 Ludlow St., PHila. Kaiserin Roses Very fine grafted Kaiserin rose plants for immediate delivery, out of 2 y2 inch pots, ready to shift. Write for prices. A. N. PIERSON CROMWELL, CONN. YOU! WE S I ( ORDERS \ ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER Grafted Brides and Maids $'0 per IOO $90 per I .OOO R. T. McCORUM Natick, - - - Mass. March 3, 1906 HORTICULTURE •26L QUEEN BEATRICE Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled in best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture ALEX. McGONNELL 546 Fifth Ave., New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the Dotted States, Canada, and all principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on etearo- Bhlps or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON. D. C. FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET SI. LOUIS, I'll), Es-abli hed 1873 Long Distance Phone Bell Lindell 676 ~ff£jfiinstim,7D.C. SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 1017 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO. Both 'Phones 2670 Mafn Consult Buyers' Directory and List of New Offers on Page 266, 267 and 268. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Westcott and grandchild left Philadelphia for a two weeks' sojourn in the Sunny South Feb. 26. Among other places they will call at Neptune, Fla., where John's old friend and partner, Abram S. Pennock, makes his winter home with his son, Henry. Mrs. Lank (nee Edna Craig) arrived in Philadelphia after a six months' so- journ in Mexico with her sister, Mrs. Graeff (nee Mamie Craig), on Feb. 26, much improved in health and glad to see the green banks of the Delaware again. The Leo Niessen Co. have been for- tunate the past few weeks in being long on orchids. Coelogyne, phlse- nopsis and cattleya are among their specialties that have been appreciated. Harry Bayers.lorfer had a birthday celebration at his home on Diamond street on the 25th inst. The William Graham Co. are con- templating the purchase of the Hugh Graham conservatories. This deal if consummated will give them, combined with their Olney establishment, one of the largest retail ranges in the country. Paul Huebner, who has the reputa- tion of being the best railroad gardener in the country, will give an address on railroad gardening before the Florists' Club on Tuesday evening, March 6. Ficus pandurata and Marguerite Queen Alexandra are two sterling novelties which the Robert Craig Com- pany are now busy working up a stock of. We had the pleasure of a few days' visit in Philadelphia from Harry O. May of Summit, N. J., last week. Jno. Pappey, late foreman for Gus- tavus Hanson, Harrisburg, is now with Borneman & Co., Lansdowne, Pa. Christian Eisele has a new double white variety of the golden feather (pyrethrum) which he thinks well of. It is purer white than the feverfew (matricaria) and is very attractive for edgings. Harvey & Sons of Brandywine Sum- mit have just contracted with Lord & Burnham Co., through D. T. Connor, for a new addition to their already ex- tensive establishment. BUSINESS CHANGES. J. Schuncke of E. North avenue, Bal- timore. Md., has leased the stall in Lexington market from F. N. Powell, and will devote it to potted plants aud cut flowers. Edward H. Rust of the Palm Place nurseries at South Pasadena, Cal., has doubled his greenhouse area and has started a new sales yard and nursery of extensive acreage at the near-by new town of Corcoran, At the latter place he expects to grow grapes and general deciduous fruit stock on a large scale, while tender ornamentals, both indoor and out, will be grown, :i heretofore, at South Pasadena. DETROIT John Breitmeyer's Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs Hi^h CradeCut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. A. Glide & Bro. FLORISTS 1214 F ST., WASHINGTON, D. C. BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS This wooden box nicely stained and varnished, 18x30x12. made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away w'th first order of 500 letters. Block Letters, iJ4 or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters. 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leadi e florists everywhere and for sale by ..11 wholesale flori>ts and supply dealers N. r. MCCARTHY, Manager 66 Pearl Street. KOSTON, MASS. REED WWWVVWWWW beauties VALLEYandQRCHIDS THE LEO NEISSEN CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1217 Arch St., == PHILADELPHIA Store Open 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. . FARLEYENSE I Magnificent Fronds I i. SI5.00 per I OO \ ! Samuel S.Pennock i ^WMWWAMWV^M^VWVW^MMMMM^ In writing advertisers, tuentlon Horticulture &he TBffiSS? P H I LA. | w 1612-1618 Ludlow Street. Store closes 8 P. M. • -W»*W vmm Carnations. Beauty Bride and Bridesmaid. Lily of the Valley. Violets. Telephone 6U68-6267 Main WELCH BROS 15 Province St. BOSTON E. H. HUNT Wholesale Cut Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE" T6 Wabash Av., CHICAGO In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture VAUGHAN & SPERRY Wholesale Commission Florists If you wish to buy or sell, see them firat •PHONE CEHTRAL 2571 60 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Iu writing advertisers, mention Horticulture FANCY CARNATIONS and Bulbous Stock W. E. McKISSICK Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN £ CUT FLOWERS « EOWARD REID. "KSVW 1526 Ranstcad Steet, PHI LAHELPI ._. Store Cloiej 8 P. M. • 'HIA V WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS 51-53 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL, In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture CHAS. W. McKELUR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers E. F. Winterson Co. 25-27-29 Wabash Ave., Chicago Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies CUT FLOWER ORDERS OUR SPECIALTY The leading Florists supply house of the west. Supply Catalogue free. PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO Feb. 27 ST. LOUIS Feb iq PHILA. Feb. 27 BOSTON M r. 1 ROSES Am. Beauty and Edgely Fan. & Sp. "' Extra No. 1 Lower grades Bride & 'Maid— Fan. & Sp " Extra.. " No. 1 and Lower gr.. Liberty, Fancy Ordinary Richmond, Fancy " Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy , Ordinary. • • • • Chatenay, Fancy " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary. MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies ■ • Callas Liiy of the Valley Violets.. ■ Tulips Roman Hya., Paper White, Nar .. Daffodils; Trumpets Freesia Mignonette - • ■ Adiautum Cuneatum " Croweanum - Smilax Asp -ragus Plumosus. strings " Sr Sprengeri bunches Lilacs per 100 bunches 40.00 32.00 16.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6 00 8.00 5.00 8 00 4.00 a. 50 1. 00 45.00 I? 50 12.00 2.00 .50 9 OO a.OO 2.00 2.00 6.00 ■5° 1. 00 10.00 25.00 30.00 7500 45.00 30.00 24.00 12.00 IO.OO 8.00 5.00 15.00 8.00 15.00 8.00 10 00 6.00 10.00 6 00 3.00 2.00 10 15.00 15.00 to 4.00 to 1.00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to 4 00 to 4.00 to IO.OO tO I. 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CO 20.00 25 00 to 50.00 20.00 to 60.00 25.00 to 50 00 20.00 to 75.00 to 50.00 to 200.00 to 40.00 to 60.00 15.00 to 25.00 4.00 to 8.00 8.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 5.00 12.00 to 25.00 2.00 to 12.00 70.00 tO 3O.OC 8.00 to 12.00 6.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 4.00 6.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 5.00 2.00 to 3.00 1. 00 to 2.00 50.00 to 75.00 8.00 to 12.00 8.00 to 12.00 2.00 to 4.00 .20 to .50 1.00 to 2.00 l.OO tO 2.00 .75 to 1.50 to to 2.00 .75 to l.OO to 1.50 12,00 to 16.00 to 50.00 20.00 to 50.00 to J.ft.BUDLONG Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE Roses and Carnations A Specialty 6R0WER Of March 3, 1906 HORTICULTURE 263 VICTORY The most prolific of scarlets, is a fancy in the fullest sense of the word, requires only ordinary culture, wholesaled at 625.00 per 100 at Christmas. CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS. The greatest trouble BALTIMORE here of late has been to get sufficient up- to-date stock. Roses and carnations have been very scarce, but violets are in line to meet all demands. Easter stock is ahead of time and it is im- possible to hold it back. Some few Bermuda lilies are coming in, but they are not as good as in former years. Weather conditions are somewhat to blame. Trade is falling off rap- BOSTON idly; Ash Wednesday called the turn. It is nothing new; only history repeating itself. Flowers are plentiful— bulbous flowers embarrassingly so — and some of them, notably daffodils, selling at un- profitable figures. Lily of the valley is very slow and violets are accumula- ting. American Beauties, the long stemmed sort, have been very scarce and are not yet numerous, but indica- tions are favorable for a better product ten days from now, just in time for the rose show. Carnations are of good quality but show evidences of a super- fluous quantity in reserve; slowly but surely they are coming on and values must drop. The cold wave of Ash Wednesday was a lucky incident for It curtailed promotion and thus saved the day for the wholesale trade. The past week has been BUFFALO a busy one for all. Many social events being held made the demand good on flowers. Violets were good sellers as well as Beauties and other roses, but not too many were had. Carnations were in heavy demand nearing the end of the week, prices holding the same as previ- ous week. Narcissus and other bulb- ous stock was too plentiful at times, prices weakening to some extent. There was a good supply of greens, which sold rapidly. The remarkable steadi- DETROIT ness of business this sea- son has been singularly beneficial to all growers as well as the •commission man and retailer. Bulbous stock comes in large quantities, but none too plentiful except in the case of yellow, which is in surplus. Pink and white roses have been scarce at times and Beauties are always scarce here. Violets, sweet peas, lily of the valley and callas find a ready sale, and carna- tions do not linger much as yet. the wholesalers experiencing no trouble in keeping the prices steady. Washing- ton's birthday brought a good demand, white being used mostly for that oc- casion. A more timely arrival of stock at the commission houses would be a great improvement over the present system. For the retailer it would save much valuable time both in the buying of flowers and the filling of morning orders. It would serve to break up the grabbing now so unavoidable. The many shipments arrive somewhere be- tween 11 and 12 a. m. It would be greatly to the advantage of all if the growers would arrange for early ship- ments. The wholesalers could use a better system and the retailers would do better business by filling orders promptly while the growers would come in for their share of the profits thereon. Business conditions the LOUISVILLE previous week were somewhat slow. Car- nations and roses of good quality were in good demand, and the supply was satisfactory. Lily of the valley was satisfactory in supply and demand, the quality being very good. Violets, for- get-me-nots, mignonette, etc.. found excellent sale. Jonquils, tulips, hya- cinths were plentiful. The market all last week NEWPORT was strong in supply and demand. The stock coming in day by day was of excellent quality and the demand seemed just right for that class of goods. Roses and carnations were in particularly strong call with prices stationary, per- haps because of the knowledge that much more good stock was expected in. Bulbous stock is coming in a little too heavy in volume, and the trouble is that instead of a letup we may expect the reverse for this week and the next and the next. Tulips are exceedingly good as seen in some of the windows. Violets are more plentiful. Lilies are making their appearance known in several ways. Flowering plants are scarce even yet. A tour of the whole- NEW YORK sale houses disclose the fact that mid-winter conditions in the cut flower trade are over for the year. Consignments on all sorts of material are much heavier, and are growing more so every day, and the tables are piled high with tulips, daffodils, freesias and similar stock, which can be sold only at a sharp cut below even the minimum quoted prices. Lent went into effect this week, and for a time at least may be expected to add its influence to further depreciate market values. Li some respects the season now closing has been a great improvement on its recent predecessors. A healthy tone has prevailed and values have fluctu- ated less than usual, the sales at low figures generally being of stock of in- ferior quality, and the retail stores have all apparently prospered, com- plaints of poor business being conspic- uously absent. Notwithstanding the PHILA- holiday, business for DELPHI A the week, 19th to 24th, was very fair. Beauties were still scarce and brought 60 to 75 cents for fancies. Short-stem Beauties, where the flowers were good, sold on sight. Brides and Bridesmaids were very much more plentiful, especially in the highest grades, and prices eased a little, with a good deal left over, on which prices had to be sac- rificed. Libertys were scarce. Chate- nays very good and quite plentiful. Kiilarneys were also a good deal in evidence. Carnations came in in im- mense quantities, but prices held fair- ly well, largely on account of the fine quality. Lawson, Prosperity, Enchant- ress, Flamingo, Patten, Queen and Maryland were the leaders. It is pre- sumed that very little Prosperity will be grown next year. Violets fairly plentiful and brisk demand. Lily of tin- valley and bulbous stock a little slow. Sweet peas were fine and sold well. The freesia crop is short- good stuff. The freesia crop is short- ening up a little. Callas, Harrisi and white lilac help out the variety of subjects on the market and come In handy. The new Marguerite, Queen Alexandra has made quite a hit on the market here. WHITE PINE All Sizes. Send for Pri ;es and Catalogue EASTERN NURSERIES M. M. DAWSON, Mgr. Jamaica Plain, Mass, 264 HORTICULTURE March 3, 190ft FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 55-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. to 5 p. m. Iq writing advertisers, mention Horticulture FORD BROTHERS 48 West 28th Street, NEW YORK ! t JOHN I. RAYNOR ' Wholesale Commission Florist sM£sAa«™ e£,,R A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises every \ariety grown for New York market, at current prices TEL. 1008 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City •» » • c- • •»■ »••• •»■•■•♦♦- a •-<♦ '%***■>% «« +-'*<+sr^s> <■ -+<* A Full Line of Ail CUT FLOWERS Telephone, 3870 or 3871 Madison Square. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE % FLORIST ^ OF NEW YORK Phone 1664-1665 Mad. Sq. 43 W. 28th St WE HAVE A COOD OPENING lor a grower of lily of the valley and general bullous stock. Would like to commui icate with growers of good bulbous flowers. Can handle ihem at good prU.es. Also asparagus plumosus. Let us hear fiom you. A. L. YOUNC & CO. Wholesale Florists Tel. 35S9 Mad. Sq. 54 W. 28ih St., New York BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist SS-S7 W. 20ti Street - - Nr>vV YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Piices Tel. 292I-S24J "ladi-son Square Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer In Choice Cut Flowers 39 West 28th Street, New York Telephone : 902 Madison Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE KIOHEST till | f\# ALWAYS SHADE OF VHLLCT ON HAND BEST BEAUTIES, METEORS, BRIDES AND BRIDESMAIDS JAMES McMANUS,,5T.e!ffi;. 50 W. 30th St., New York H . 1£ , FROMENT WS^CCSrfo°rrmt|0ey Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: 22CO. 2201, Madison Squate Write foi Current Prces FOR COOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil. F. Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 21121 Madison Square. The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENR1CH HOW. 28th Street, New York Tel 324-325 Madison Square NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Rosea Am. Beauty and Edgeley fan and sp. ** extra No. 1 *' Lowei grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " extra '• No. 1 and lower grades Liberty, fancy " ordinary -•• Richmond, t.»n«~y otdinary Golden Gate, fancy " ordinary Chatenay, fancy ordinary Carnations, Fancy Last Half of Week 1 First Hait of Week ending Feb 24 , beginning Feb. 26 1906 1906 50.00 to 3^.00 10 15.00 to 3.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 20.00 to 3.00 to 20.00 to 3 00 to 8.00 to 3-Oj to IO OO to to 3.00 to 75.00 40.00 2500 10.00 12.00 IO OO 6.00 30 OO 12,00 ^0.00 12 OO Id OO 6.00 12.00 6.00 s.oo 50.00 to 35.00 to 15 00 to 3.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 t 2.00 to 12.00 tO 3.00 to 15.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 2.00 to 6 00 to 2.00 to 2 OO tO 75.00 40 uo 25.00 to.oo 10.00 Coo 3.Lo 20 cO 8.00 25 OO 12 OO Ca- nations, Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies. Cailas — •• Li v of the Vallev Violets Tulips Rom m Hya. Paper White Nar. Daffodils, Trumpets Frees ia Jluno ette Adiantum Cuneatum : *' Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus. " &Sprengeri, bunches Lilac* per 100 bunches Last Half of Week ending Feb. 24 1906 1.50 to s;o.oo to 8 00 to 8.00 to 1.00 to .^O to 1.50 to 1.00 to 1 .00 to •75 to 2.00 to I. CO to IO 8 co to 20.00 to 20.00 to 50.00 to 2.00 60 oc 12.00 12.00 3.00 -75 4.00 2.00 2.00 1.50 8.00 I.2i I.50 :6.oo 35.00 35.00 Z2$.CO First < a*f of Week beginning Feb. 26 1906 1. 00 5000 6 00 8.00 1.00 1. 00 •75 •75 2.00 1. 00 2.00 60 00 10.00 12.00 2. CO -75 3.00 2-00 :.oo I-50 8.wo i-25 1.50 20.00 20 OO 20.00 50.00 j5 OO to j 5. CO to 3S-o° 10 125.00 JOHN YOUNC Wholesale FLORIST 51 "West 28tH St., New YorK Telephone. 44ti344G4 Madison Sq. Best Beauties, Brides and Bridesmaids. Lily of the Valley. Orchids and Lilies. Renowned Cottage (iardeu Carnations. Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. rei. J44*| Maaisoo &.. New York TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quotations Ob tall orders Tei. 798 799 Madison sq. ■ 44 West 28th Street New York City I FLORISTS OUT OF TOWN Tsking Orders for Flowers to be Deliv- e ed to Steamers or Elsewhere in New York can ha\ e them d livered in PLAIN BOXES. WITH OWN TAGS in best manner by Young & Nugent 42 W. 28th St., New York In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture March 3, 1906 HORTICULTURE 2H5 $1.75 Fancy Ferns Michigan Cut Flower Exchange per 1000 $1,50 per 5000 Discount on Regular Shipments ^Wholesale Florists 30 and 40 Miami Ave., DE [ ROIT, MICH- WM. DILGER Manager Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York Uty Gut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers S3 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 330 Madison Square J. B. Murdoch & Go. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. Bon not Bros7 Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 W. 26th S' , NEW YORK Cut Fiuwer Exchange Tel. &'jl) Madison Square. OPEN 6.00 A.M. AN UNEOUAIET 0 lr FT F U CO .SIGN-0 FIOWERS YOU) WE I ORDERS ADVERTISING LET US CET TOGETHER JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. S3 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. ESTABLISHED 1872 JOHN J. PERKINS WHOLESALE and COMMISSIOH FLORIST 115 W. 30th St., New York Tel. No. 956 Madison Square Wanted.— A few more reliable growers of Carnations and Violets. Quick returns and highest prices. Established 1891 BUY FROM SHIP TO TRY ME ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St., New York Telephone 3024 Madison Square. CARNATIONS AND ROSES Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd. A04 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg;. Pa. We hope our readers, will as far as possible, buy everything they need from Horticulture's Advertisers. Cut Flowers BOSTON'S BEST ALL VARIETIES SHIPPED TO ALL POINTS Florists* Supplies Largest Stock in New England Lowest Wholesale Rates N.F. McCarthy* Co. 84 HAWLEY ST. Tel. Main 5973 BOSTON Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer In Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us a trial. Wecan please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $1.00 per 1000. Discounts on larger quantities. Write for prices on case lots WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. NEW CROP SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.50 and $7.00 per Case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire Designs. Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, 8c. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M ROBINSON &. RO 8S11 Province St., Boston, Mass. ntnni m. nuoinoun 06 UU., L D. Telephone, Main, 2618. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — CINCINNATI Feb. 27 DETROIT Feb. ?s ROSES Am. Beauty andEdgely. fan and sp. extra No. i Lower grades Bride and Maid, fan. and sp " " extra '* " No. i and Lower gr Liberty, fancy " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy Ordinary. Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary Chatenay, Faney V Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary niSCELLANEOUS C.ittleyas Lilies Cailas Lily of the Valley Violets Tulips ■■■ ..... Roman Hya. ; Paper White Nar . . . Daffodils; Trumpets Freesia Mignonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings " " & Sprengeri, bunches Lilacs per i^o bunches .... 30 00 20.00 5.00 5.00 3 00 6.co 3.00 12.50 10.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 12.50 40.00 50.00 50.00 40.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 10.00 8 00 8.00 6.co 8.00 4. CO 4.00 8.00 10.00 t) 00 5.00 10.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 4 00 800 4.00 5.00 2.00 a go 15.00 10.00 12.50 5.00 3.00 1. 00 ■75 5 00 4.00 2.50 2.00 2 OO 2.00 1.50 15 00 12 50 50.00 25.OO 25.00 25.OO 60.00 50 00 30.00 10.00 15.03 12.00 8.00 I 2.00 1000 12 OO 8 00 10.00 8 00 10.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 50.00 15.00 12.50 4.00 1. 00 3.00 4.00 3.co 3.00 5 00 15.00 50 00 30.00 PER 100. TO DEALERS ONLY. BUFFALO Feb. 26 50.00 30.00 15.00 8.00 12.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 4.00 3,00 1.50 2.00 .40 2.50 to 70.00 to 50.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to 15.00 12.00 to 8. to OO 15.00 10 00 Ij 00 8.00 4.00 3.00 ,.oo 4.00 •75 3.00 d.OO 4.00 2.00 .50 1 25 12.00 40.00 25. CO 4.00 50.00 50.00 PITTSBURG Feb. 26 60.00 30.00 15.00 4.00 12. CO 800 5.00 15.00 6 00 20.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 15.00 ft 00 4.00 1.00 12.00 10.00 2.00 •5° 2.00 2.00 2 00 2.00 2.00 12.50 40.00 40.00 e.0.00 70.00 50,00 20.00 6.00 18.00 10.00 6.00 25.00 10.00 2S-00 I5.OO I2.00 8.00 20 OO 8.00 6.00 2.00 16.OO IS.OO 3-°<* 1. 00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4 00 1. 00 1.50 15.00 50.00 75.00 75.00 Geo. A. vSutHerland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY SRTEET - BOSTON E. A. BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer In SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX and Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplies. New crop now ready In limited quantities EVERGREEN, ALA. WHOLESALE Fancy and Dagger Ferns. Gala* and Leucothoe, Bronze and Gre^n Baled Sphagnum, and Green flosses Leaf Mold Orchid and Azalia Peru=, Fresh cut Palmetto an'l Cycas Palm leaves. Wild Smilax — Boxwood. All Decorat'ng Eveigreens. 20 West 27th St NEW YORK. Tel. 1519 Madison Sq. THE KERVAN CO. 266 H ORT1CULTURE March 3, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Ake s H. R ;->«6 Allen Win. Stuarl C0.205 Aschmann Godfrey.- -24° Barrows H.H.& Son. 246 Bayersd..rfer H&C0261 Beaven, E. A.. -05 Black, Chas 243 BlacUistoi.e Z. D.. • 201 Bobbin!. & Atkins ..-243 Boadui.lon A. T 256 Bonnol Bros 205 Boston Florist Letter Co ■-261 Bosion Plate and Win- dow O. ass Co •••■ 271 Breck Joseph & Sons 250 Brertmeyer's J. Son- 261 BudlongJ. A.. ...■■• =t>2 Burpee W. A. & Co. 256-256 Chicago House Wreck- ing Co. : 27° Chicago Carnation Co *44 Cochran Mushroom & spawn Co 256 Comue F. E. Nursery Co *43 Cooke G. H 201 Cottage Gardens U ... 242-243 Cowee A 25° Davis A B. & Son. ..244 Dilger Wm 265 Dreer H A.. 250-270 Eastern Nurseries-. 263 Eaton H. N 2S9 EtseleC 259 Ellioli Wni.&Soli... 25b EsUr J. G. 271 Etmsl «. H 27t Exotic Nurseiies 2H6 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 246 Felth, use" J. E. 246 FeniichJ.S 264 Fleichei F. W.. 240 Foley Mlg. Co 270 Ford Bros 264 Forest Nursery & Seed C 243 Fromeni H. F... ....264 Green Nursery Co.. -243 Grey 1. J & Co 26 Gudc A. & Bio 261 Gnrney Heater Mfg. Co 270 Gunman Alex. ] 264 Gunman & Weber. ..263 Hail Asso. 271 Hammond Paint & Mug Shot Won s.. 256 Hartshnrnr.Jas 244 Htl er &C. 256 Herbeit Uavii 8t S,,ns244 Ht»s A. H. & Co.. ..269 Hlllinger Bros 271 Hitchii.gs & Co 270 Holly Castle Co. 269 Horau E. C. 264 Horticulture Pub. C0.259 Hunt E.H 202 Igoe Brrs. 27r Innes&McRae 244 Kastine W. F 265 Keene P. A 213 Kervan Co.. The 2f 5 Kessler, P F 264 King Cons. Co 270 Kloknei A 270 Kramer F. H. 243-244-261 Kioesckell Bros 270 Lager & Hurrcll .. -246 Lang Juuu .'.-'5 Langi..lu. Allied H...265 Leuthv A. & Co 246 Lord & Uurnham Co. 272 Page McCarthy N. F. & Co 265 M.Connell Alex.. 261 Mel '• nniii E T j6o McK.ell.ir Charl s W.262 McKissick, W. E. ...262 McManus ]as 264 Michell H. F. Co. ...256 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 265 Mlllang Charles 265 Mi ang Frank .264 Mol.z A 264 Moninger J. C. - • • -271 Mt. Hissarlik Nursei- ies 213 Murdoch J. B.&C0..265 Murray Samuel 261 NcotineMfg Co. 256-^69 N lessen Leo. Co 262 Pennock Samuel S. 242-262 Pei lection Chemical Co 269 Perkins John J. 261 Perkins M. Nurseries. 246 Pierson A. N. 259-200 Pierson F R. Co- 242-246 Pi rson U Bar Co 272 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co... 265 Pye E. H 244 Rawson, W. W.&C02 6 Kaynor John 1 ..... 264 Feed & Keller 261 Rcid Edw 262 Reinberg Peter 262 Robins, n H.M.&C0.265 Koehrs Julius Co. 246 Rolker A ugu-t & Sons2? 1 Rose Hill Nuisenes. .243 Sander ci Son 246 Schtllo Lumber Co... 26g Schmidt J C. Co 346 Scollay John A. 270 Scott John ..'46 Si ott, Kobt. & Sons. .246 Sheridan W, F .... .264 Slggcs & Sigg rs .-.270 Situations & Wants. ..168 Skidelskv S. S. •• ..259 Smith Nathan Sr Son. 246 Steven- H. A. Co ...244 Stern J. & Co 261 Stea ns A. T. Lumber Co. ..270 Stoothoff, H A. Co... 69 Stumpp ii Walter Co 250 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 265 Swayne, Wm. M4 Thompson J. D Co. .260 Thorbuin J M. &C0.256 Thornton Bros. 242 Toity Chas H. .241 Traendly & Schenck.264 Troy, J H 243 Vaughan and Sperry.262 Walsh M. H 2(0 Wa. burton C 241 Waid Ra'ph M. Co.. .256 Watson G C 246-260 Weatheed Co *7> Weber F. C 261 Weber H. & Sons 214 Weel'er & Don 256 We ch Bros 262 Wietor Bros F. L. Coiiin Nursery Co.. Stratford, < 'onn. For page Bee l.i-t of Advertisers. ORCHIDS. Nathan Smith & Son. Adrian. Mich. For page sec List of Advertisers. ~~ SWEET PEAS." II. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. For page -ee List of Advertisers. SWEET PEAS. W. Atlee Bun & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List^ "f A d vert isers. _ WHITE"PINE." Eastern Nurseries. Jamaica Plain. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. WANTS. Positron Wanted The undersigned is open to engage with lady or gentleman requiring the services of a thoroughly experienced and competent gardener capable of taking charge of a first-class private place. Euro- pean and American experience in commercial gardening, public parks and nurseries, and w uld consider propositions in that connection. Best of references as to character and ability. Address: WILLIAM TRICKER, Narberth. Penna. WANTED TO KENT— Three or four greenhouses and grounds in the vicinity of Boston. Address M. B., care of HORTI- CULTURE, 11 H amilton Place. Boston. WANTED— A first-class Fern Grower, one who has had experience Good wages. steady position. Send references. R. H. X.. rare HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. WANTED— For a large private place, a first-class man as inside Foreman. Must hare European experience in some of the best plates. Apply, with copies of testimo- nials, to H. W., care HORTICULTURE. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. WANTED— First-class man to take charge of a city flower store in fashionable <]istri Marion, Ind. Why not ask for a (re-; five pound trial -.ample; its convincing; it only costs you the express charge. It's no tangled thing, hundreds write of it like Mr. G. Thetlmann. Our booklet tells how to fumigate a hou with it for fifteen ce"ts. The H. A. Stoothoff Company, ng West Street, New York City, N. Y. 100x25 new feet NEWS NOTES. Snowdrops have been bloomin through the month of February vicinity of Boston. all n the Joseph A. Manda is seriously ill with typhoid pneumonia at the Memorial Hospital. Orange. N. J. The F. R. Pierson Company have a daybreak sport from Lawson carnation which will be introduced next year. George M. Kendall has taken a lease of the greenhouses of the Pollard Es- tate, Leominster, Mass., for cucumber growing. fashionable New York flower stores, sends us a description of his unique table decorations on the occasion of a dinner given last week in honor of an eminent New York gentleman. The centre of the large quadrilateral table was laid out in the form of an Italian garden in miniature, the lawn effect being carried out by the use of a rich grass green carpet on which the plant groups were placed. The arrangement of cut flowers around the border of the table was in keeping with the formal character of the centre decoration. IlfflTM APHIS PUNK) THE 0RIG1NALANDGENUIHE ^ NICOTINE FDniOANT WIDtLV IMITATED BUT NEWER EQUALED NIF0RM«n)AL«EffO¥E OONT ACCEPT INFERIOR IMITATIONS PR ICE 60 S- PER BOX OF 12 SHEETS *65°PE.RCASEOF TWELVE BOXES. NICOTINE MFG.CO. ST. 10ULS. M Robert Paterson of Waverly was the winner of the prize of $10 for getting the largest number of membership ap- plications for the Gardeners' Club of Baltimore during the year. Palmer's Red Lawson carnation is giving great satisfaction wherever grown. The variety seems to grow a trifle taller than Lawson, and the flowers are decidedly superior in form. R. T. Fisher, forester, .has outlined a scheme for scientific wood-cutting on the Wachusett Mountain reservation in Western Massachusetts, which while making way for roads and trails to points of scenic vantage, shall yield an income to the State. The Commis- sioners ask for $12,000 to rebuild the summit house, and $5000 for acquiring additional lands to protect the reserva- tion. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. Stratford, Conn.— Chauncey D. Mills, addition. N. Fairhaven, Mass. — John Livesley, one house. Pitlsfieltl, Mass. — R. Engelmann & Son, one house. Los Angeles, Cal.— T. H. Wright, range of houses. Pittsfield, Mass. — Mrs. Bryce. range of conservatories. i List CATALOGUES RECEIVED. H. Beaulieu, Woodhaven, N. Y. of dahlias and cannas. Weeber & Don. New York. L906 catalogue of garden and flower seeds. The Don tomato occupies the centre of the front cover. It is a beauty. The book is finely illustrated throughout. MMiWVVWWWWWWWWVWIi Carman's Antipest INSECTICIDE AND FUNGICIDE For the Garden, Orchard and Greenhouse. Nonpoisonous and harmless to vegetation. Kills Green Fly, Aphides. Bark Lice, Thrip, Mealy Rug. Red Spider, Scale, Wi e Worms, Ants and Slugs. This is the Grower's Friend, handy to use, cheap and effective, mixes readrly in Mestroys all insect pests and keeps down filth. $1 50 per gallon Vlso in quarts, halt gallons and in bulk. Send for circulars. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO. Hushing, N. Y. VWWMrVVWVWrWWWVWVW The new carnation Wlnsor, is mak- ing a record that places it far in tho lead as a producer. From the two thousand plants of which Mr. Pierson's stock consists, there have been taken twenty-one thousand cuttings this win- ter, no less than five thousand blooms have been picked in the month of Feb- ruary, and at the present time the plants are full of buds and bloom, av- eraging twelve to fourteen each. Mr. Myer, whose establishment is one of the latest additions to the list of LIST OF PATENTS. Issued February 20, 1906. 812,8oo. Metal Window-Box for Flow- ers. . Emma E. Bixler, Easton, Pa. 812,942. Plant-Support. Christian Lund. Wausau, Wis. HORTICULTURE needs a wide- awake representative in every luim in llic hi ml. Good commissions paid "ii advertising mid subscrip- tions. If yon are ambitious, write for terms. rVLCr9^ C^aL0itVi PATENTS TrademarKs and Copyrights Send your business direct to Washington. Saves time and insure better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twentv-five wars' active practice. SPFCTALTY: "Working on the Failures of Others " SIGGERS & SIGGERS Box 9, Na'lonal Union Building Washington, D. C. Greenhouse Material Aslc tor our Snecial Catalogue No 5- World's Fair. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. 85th ind Iron Sts. CHICAGO March 3, 1906 ■10RTICULTURE 271 Q Our heavy increase in business last year was not due to luck nor was it caused by our good looks. Honest prices and honest material did it. We feel proud of our success and will do our utmost to merit your patronage this year. Our first aim shall always be quality. Send for fur- ther particulars. JOHN C. MONINGER CO. — Chicago 117 E. BLACKHAWK STREET BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLA^S CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 261 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE YUUK (JLASS AKA1NST DAMAGE ItY 1 1 A I I j* For particulars address John G. Esler, Saddle R/v**r, N. «/. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy 10 handle. Price per crate t5002in.p1 .ts in irate $4 88 15002^ " " 5'2S 1500 2% " " 6.00 1000 3 *' 5-oo 8003)6 " '" 580 500 4 4-5° 3205 4.51 144 6 .16 Price per crate i?o 7 in. pot- in crate$» 20 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 gin.p >tsin crate $3 60 4.8 10 " " 4.80 24 1 1 " 3.00 24 12 " 4.80 17 14 4. &o 6 16 4.50 Seed pans, same pri e as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases etc. Ten per cent, off for ash with 1 rd r. Ad-lress Hilfinger Br*. .Pottery, Fort Edward. N.Y. August Rolker & (■ons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. V City. Standard Flower . . POTS If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capit 1, wrte us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets, W ISHINGTON, 0. C. Consult Buyers' Directory and List of New Offers on Page 266, 267 and 268. HiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiMj I Weathered Sectional Boiler | ...Just What the Name Implies... — I SECTIONAL IN EVERY PART S 3jj In sizes to heat up to 18,000 ft. glass surface S OUR CATALOG TELLS THE REST Weathered Oo. ■*e Marion St., IV. Y. Illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllliii The Only Perfect Tomato and Plant Support Hade of Heavy Galvanized Wire c 0> N 0 Q u a >o • o t H o o THE MODEL TOMATO SUPPORT. Height complete . . . . . . . 34 inches " of bottom section . . . . . . 24 " " "lop " • • . ■ ■ 12 " Diameter of circle . ... 14 " Manufactured (HAF RRflQ 226 North 9th St. — by- IUUE DnUO. Brooklyn, N.Y. 2.72 HORTICULTURE March 3, 1906 2" Pipe 2 X 3_ Arvgle Comparative CosL of Posts and Cast Iron FooL Pieces. N°U65 NP1166 Now suppose you place wood side posts every 4 feet two inches to the centres, at a coat of not less than 80c. to $1.00 a post. The cast iron foot piece we put every 8 feet 4 1-2 inches to the centres at a cost of $1.85 each — just half the number of foot pieces — just half the number of post holes — just half the time and bother of lining up — just half the amount of paint — just half the amount of shade. Here's How it Stands 1 Foot Piece . . . Si. 85 2 Posts at Soc. each . . . t.6o Apparent extra cost of foot piece .25 Lord and Burnham Co. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS and MANUFACTURERS 1133 Broadway, cor. 26th St., N. Y. Boston Branch: 819 Tremont Building. But — what of extra post holes, the cost of con- creting, extra time, extra paint, the quick rot, the increased shade — the liability of sagging? Isn't it a case of weakness at the very place it should be strongest? U-BAR VINERY U-BAR GREENHOUSES ARE THE BEST GREENHOUSES BUILT X i other form of greenhouse construction compares with the U-Bir type for lightness, strength, durability, adaptability, simplicity, and conformity to all horticultural and architectural requirements. It is a clear departure from the old methods of construction and a great step in advance. A prominent gardener writes us, " My predictions are that all up t) date horticulturists will demand this type of construction in the future." With those anticipating the erection of a greenhouse, we will be pleased to correspond or have representative confer in person. PIERSON U-BAR COHPANY, .Metropolitan Building, 4th Ave. and 23rd St., New York In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture ■dV^V****.^*^*^ The Tree Fern at Home Alsophila Species, at Grand Etang, Grenada the, flORJSZPlANrJMAN, 10MCAPE G4RDEN& lpM Bo/toa/, Mass. dJi/bjcrfption, $100 j •274 HORTICULTURE March 10, 1906 Three Sterling Carnation Novelties Winsor, White Enchantress, and Helen IYI. Could There is nothing about any of these varieties that we wish to conceal; therefore, we cordially invite all carna- tion growers to pay us a visit. Come at any time. WINSOR-Winner of Lawson Silver Medal. This is sure to prove a winner. Nothing approaches it in color, which is a clear silvery pink— a shade between Enchantress and Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson— and much more beautiful than either. In fact, it is just the shade that we have all been trying to get. The color will make it sell in any market. The stem is just right. The flowers are considerably larger than Lawson and much better shaped. As a grower it has every- thing that can be desired. So far we have not seen any large-flowering variety quite so free as Winsor. WHITE ENCHANTRESS. A pure white sport of Enchantress, at once the most popular and most profitable carnation grown today, on account of its size and stem and freedom with which it blooms. White Enchantress is identical in every respect but color. Those desiring quality as well as quantity will find it in White Enchantress. HELEN M. COULD. This is a beautiful variegated sport of Enchantress. The ground color is a lovely shade of clear pink, the variegation carmine, making an exquisite combination of colors, besides being something distinctly new. At a short distance the variegation does not show at all, the general effect being a beautiful shade of dark pink. Growth, habit, size, and stem are the same as Enchantress. We have fine stocks, from which we can deliver healthy cuttings of Variegated Lawson, White Lawson, Red Lawson, Enchantress, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Lady Bountiful, etc. Our Variegated Lawson is all that we claimed for it last season, and is giving the fullest satisfaction everywhere— the best in the variegated class. Come and inspect our stock of new and standard sorts TARRYTOWN- ON- HUDSON, NEW YORK. F. R. PIERSON CO., S*ArVWW»WAA<»WArtA♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦•♦ •*••*•♦• *+•+•+•+•+*+•+*++' T*M /=". E. CONINE NURSERY CO. Succe«.or to FRANK ELMER CONINE. STRATFORD, CONN. Is a reliable firm from which to purchase all different varieties and sizes of Roses, Vines, Shrubs, Ornamental and Shade Trees, Japanese Maples, Magnolias, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Tree Roses, Evergreens, Boxwood, Bay Trees, Mountain Laurel, Hardy Perennials, Fruit Trees, Grape Vines, Berry Plants, Asparagus, Rhu- barb, Currants, etc., etc. ll years established. No Wholesale Department. QUEEN BEATRICE IF YOU WANT TO 90 OOSINESS with Rose Growers or Rose Dealers, Adveo-tise in Our Rose Number Next Week. SEND COPY AT ONCE, fl HORTICULTURE VOL III MARCH lO, 1906 NO. lO Published "Weekly by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone. Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART, EDITOR AND MANAGER SUBSCRIPTION PRICE One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies Ji.oo 2.00 .o5 ADVERTISING RATES, NET Per Inch, 30 inches to page . . .90 Full Page 24.00 On Yearly Contract — 52 consecutive times — per inch, .70. per page . 20.00 COPYRIGHT, 1906. BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. 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 OF THIS ISSUE Page FRONTISPIECE— The Tree Fern at Home PHALAENOPSIS— Edgar Elvin— Illustrated 279 TREE FERNS— A. Hans 280 TWO VALUABLE ASPARAGUS SPECIES— G. C. Watson 281 BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. H. Adsett 281 FORCING TOMATOES— R. L. Adams 282 HAEMANTHUS— J. F. Huss— Illustrated 283 CHRYSANTHEMUMS FOR EXHIBITION— Wm. A. Riggs 283 EDITORIAL 284 TRANSPLANTING NOTES— Warren J. Chandler 285 OBITUARY 285 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES American Rose Society 286 Philadelphia Florists' Cluh 286 Cleveland Florists' Club 286 A Dayton Symposium 286 Newport Horticultural Society 287 Lenox Horticultural Society 287 Tarrytown Horticultural Society 287 Florists' Club of Washington 287 Peter Bissett— Portrait 287 Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists' and Gardeners' Club 287 Page NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES (Continued) New Jersey Floricultural Society 287 Society of American Florists 291 Elberon Horticultural Society 291 Club and Society Notes 291 RAILROAD GARDENING — Paul Huebner— Illustrated 288 SEED TRADE TOPICS 290 Catalogues Received 290 ORNAMENTAL SCHOOL GROUNDS— G. A. Heyne 292 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Louisville, New York, Philadelphia 295 MISCELLANEOUS Personal * 285 What They Say of Us 285 Pennisetum Macrophyllum Atropurpureum 285 Wholesome Chestnuts 285 Forcing the Variegated Maple 285 News Notes 289 Philadelphia Notes 291 California Notes 295 Business Changes 295 The Perfection of Greenhouse Building 301 Greenhouses Building and Projected 301 List of Patents 301 Advertisements for Rose Number Should Reach us by March 12 LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. Y.— E. C. Brucker, 385-87 EHtcott St. CHICAGO, ILL.— R. S. Lund, 1034 W. Monroe St. CLEVELAND, O.— A. L. Hutchins, 38 Plymouth St. CINCINNATI, O.— Frank W. Ball, 818 E. 3rd Street. DETROIT — C. B. Chase, 59 Miami Ave. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. Wlegand, 1610 N. Illi- nois St. LOUISVILLE, KY.— F. L. Schulz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. MONTREAL— William Cooper, 568 St Paul St. NEWPORT, R. I. — David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA. — George C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow St. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — Luther Monnette, 1100 Van Ness Av. WASHINGTON, D. G. — Z. D. Blacklstone, 14th and H Street, N. W. 278 HORT ICULTURE March 10, 190G R. & J. FARQUHAR & GO, 6 and 7 South Market Street Boston, Mass. PALMS SPECIAL SURPLUS OFFER KENTIA BELMOREANA Poz. IOO 3^ inch Pots 4-5 leaves $2.00 $15.00 4 " " 5-6 " 4.50 35-°° 5 " " 6-7 " at 1.00 each F.O. B. Boston, no charge for packing Cash with order or satisfactory references Palms, Ferns And Decorative Plants & Fine Lot ot AZALEAS in Great Variety A Large Assortment of Ferns for Jardinieres Also, Araucarias, Robbers, Pandanns, Aralias Dracaenas, Aspidistras, Marantas, Crotons etc., etc. WHOLESALE PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION A. LEUTHY & CO. Importers and I xporters Growers and Dealers PERKINS STREET NURSERIES Roslindale. Boston, Mass. It is never too early nor too late to order the Scott Fern Best Commercial Introduction for many years JOHN SCOTT Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York. NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII. $10 PER 100 SC0TTII, 5." " BOSTON, 3 " " HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, Florists, Whitman, Mass GODFREY ASCHMANN IOI 2 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA +*Z>-» Importer of Arauearia excelsa, glauca, compacta, and robusta PALHS and AZALEAS Write for prices MARGUERITES Rooted Cuttings Queen Alexandria, the new semi-double white, $3.oc per hundred. Etoile d'Lyon, vellow, $a.co per hundred. THE F. W. FLETCHER GO. AUBURNDALE, MASS. TREE FERN STEMS JUST RECEIVED FROM AUSTRALIA ALSOPHYLA ROBUSTA considered the finest tree fern for use in table decorations. We sent over 2,000 of these stems to Europe in 1905. As long as stock lasts we offer in prime growing condition : Each 12 Stems 6-9 inch height, $ .50 $5.00 " 6 12 " " .65 6.00 " 6-15 " " .75 7.50 Cold Storage to close out Case Lilium Harrisii, 5x7, 400 bulbs, $10.00 " " 6x7, 300 " 12.00 " " 7x9, 200 " 14.00 L. longiflorum rrultirlorum, 7x9, 235 " 10.00 L. longiflorum multiflorum, 9x10, 180 " 10.00 We have a full stock of L. Auratum, Rubrum, Album, etc., Begonias, Caladiums, Fancy-Leaved Caladi- ums, Cannas, Gladioli, Gloxinias, Japan Paeonies, Japan Maples, Iris Kaempferi, Fern balls and designs. Florists' Tested Flower Seeds, Palm Seeds. Send for our complete 1906 Spring List. Address, H. H. Berger & Co. 47 Barclay St., New York City, N. Y. Orchids Largest Importers, Exporters, Growers and Hybridists in t/ie World Sander, St. Albans, England ORCHIDS Arrived in superb condition — Cattieya Tnanae, Cattieya Gigas Sanderiana, Oncidium Fuscatum, Oncidium Kramer ianum and Bur- ingtonia fragrans. Lager & Hurrell, &and Summit, N. J. ORCHIDS, PALMS FOLIAGE PLANTS Bay and Box Trees JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Exotic Nurseries Rutherford, N. J. Got the Worst of It This grower meant to dispose of all his 3 and 4 inch ferns at Christmas. They have two months more growth on them now but the price is the same. They are grand stuff and big value for the money. I have seen them and guarantee it. Let me send you a sample lot — ynu will want more. It's an ill wind that blows nobody good. The 3 inch at $6.00 per 100. The 4 inch at $10.00 per hundred. F. O. B. Philadel- phia. The varieties are: — Lastrea Opaca 3 inch Aspidium Tsussimense, 3 inch Davallia Stricta, 4 inch Pteris Palmata, 3 inch Pteris Cretica Albo Lineata 3 and 4 inch. Pteris Cretica Magnifica, 3 inch Pteris Adiantoides, 3 inch Nephrolepis Cordata Compacta, 4 inch Polystichum Prolifera, 4 inch, and several others in smaller quan tity. C. C, WATSON FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC SEE0S. BULBS AND PLANTS 1614 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia EASTER STOCK HYDRANGEAS EASTER LILIES AZALIAS, 50c. to $7.30 GLADSTONE SPIREAS RAMBLER ROSES HERMOSA ROSES TULIPS, (in pans) HYACINTHS, (in pans) DEUTZIAS RHODODENDRONS, etc. WILLIAM C. SMITH 61st and Market Street, PHILA. Jj^p-Market Street cars take you direct to our door. Mention Horticul- ture when you write. ORCHIDS Coelogyne Gristata One of the Best Florists Orchids (See Issue "HORTICULTURE" Feb. 24th) We have an Excellent Stock of this Grand Variety (about 250 Plants) ranging in size from 4 inch to 12 inch and 14 inch Pans, all growths in A 1 condition. If interested in Cattleyas and other Popular Varieties, Write. We can make Attractive Prices. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. writing advertisers, mention Horticulture Nephrolepis Piersoni Elegantissinia j F. R. PIERSON CO., TARRYTOWN-ONUHUDSON, NEW YORK. t March 10. 1906 HORTICULTURE 27» Phalaenopsis These beautiful '"moth orchids" may not inaptly be termed the aristocrat's of their class, combining as they do superior qualities with the fastidious defects, born of a too shel- tered environment. Exquisite! We are all agreed, but too delicately nursed for this utilitarian age; this no doubt is the feeling of the democratic florist with regard to the plants though he may think with regret of their lasting cut flower value when a spe- cially choice arrangement is mi hand. For many reasons they will always be sweetly select but no private collection can be com- plete without a few of these lovely plants. True epiphytes, they are found at home, growing on trees, overhanging streams in the Malayan islands and being without pseudo-bulbs they have always been difficult to collect and import in good condition: now and again batches of nice young plants with fresh leaves may be seen at the auction rooms tied with moss to sticks but in this state they require careful handling to restore them to pristine vigor. It is safer to begin with established plants. A suitable quarter for Phalaenopsis is sometimes difficult to find: many Leading growers after building a special house for them have not met with c plete success; the fact is proved that an old house with its peculiar humid flavor suits them best; they flourish better also under a thick glazed roof which safeguards them against excessive light without obscuring this very essential element; too much light they will imt stand or the leaves will spot, turn yellow and (Imp nil', and always on hot days a liea\\ -hade is necessary. Thej may be suspended or placed upon an elevated -t aging with a saucer under each plant. Delighting, as they do, in plenty of moisture especially in growing season, they should not be kept soaked in winter or dull days, taking care also that water be not dropped into the hearts of the leaves; though they like an airy position, cold draughts and sudden changes of temperature must be carefully avoided. Teakwood baskets are the best receptacles, but orchid pan- maj be used; baskets should not be too large, as the flat-shaped roots stick most tenaciously to the wood. The whole thing, later on. after being carefully washed out may be transferred to a larger basket without danger. After good drainage, nice fresh sphagnum and a few bits of charcoal onlv are needed as compost. Temperature should not drop to less than 65 degrees at night in winter or the plants will suffer. In foggy districts the glass must be kept clean as in winter the flower buds are liable to turn yellow and drop off. Cockroaches must be carefully sought at night as the\ are rery partial to the fleshy root- and young flower spikes. They can rarely be propagated lo division and raising plain- fr seed is of enurse a slow and scientific process, Imt P. Luddemaniana will produce voting plant- freely on tl Id flower spikes, which fur this reason may lie left mi the plants. Flower spikes, how- ever, .i- a general rule should not remain too long en any Imt the mosl rigorous of any variety or the plant- will be weakened, but. as they last a long time cut if placed in water, tin- is not a serious disadvantage. I'- amabilis, a large white flowered variety of much charm, is often described as the "Queen of Orchids.'" Sehilleriana, however, i- perhaps the besl all round plant of the species, having beautifully marked foliage and flower- of a --ft -hade 0f pink and rose, wonderfully five and graceful in form. P. violacea is deliriously fragrant and a -VJLX_ 280 HORTICULTURE March 10, 1906 Tree Ferns (See Frontispiece) Among ferns and other plants I think there is nothing more imposing than a well-grown tree fern. They are of hardy, some of very hardy constitution and do not suffer from being shifted around. In summer, for tropical effect in the shade, they are a sight and yet with the exception of a few Balantium antarcticum and Alsophila australis, there are hardly any to be seen in commercial establishments. Young tree ferns are also of great value for general use; they are good keep- ers, quick growers, and when grown from spores are Boon of salable size. Tree ferns are to ferns what trees are to shrubs ; they have no woody trunk and do not grow in thickness in the way that trees do. The trunk of most of the tree ferns is produced by the agglomeration or overlapping roots which grow around the spongy part of the center of the fern from the base of the new fronds growing from top to the bottom over those already there and giving the trunk the thickness required to its height. Those that grow more than one frond at a time make more roots and have generally thicker trunks than those that grow one frond after another. Those roots that form the trunk are alive and have to be kept alive by moisture, for the well growing of the plant. Tree ferns should be grown in relatively small pots or tubs so as to keep them of a convenient size ; if plant- ed in open ground in a conservatory some of them soon grow too big, and reach the roof. Those from the tropical regions, that grow very quickly, have that in- convenience; when that happens they have to be cut back about half their height, like a big cutting, in the spring before they start their growth, and have to be treated like newly imported trunks, but they become soon re-established. The bottom part can be thrown away. With a few exceptions they do not grow any side shoots from the trunk. On both sides of the equator and in the Southern Hemisphere tree ferns are found in all their beauty in a wild state. In Australia and New Zealand are found the most useful and hardy ones, with heavy trunks and big crown of numerous fronds of very strong texture. The trunks of these species, which are nearly all covered with a thick layer of roots when imported, grow more easily than those from the tropical region which are of a different constitution, the trunk being of a drier nature, with less root covering, and can not stand so much traveling. They dry out quickly and the tops being very soft, rot on the road and give much more trouble to bring them to life again. It is certainly too tedious to raise them from young plants to perfect ferns, therefore trunks are imported and when shipped in the right time — that is, after their last growth of the season, when they are ripe, dug out or cut off the required length, the fronds cut off, and let dry for a few days before they are packed without soil in ventilated boxes in shavings — they generally arrive in good condition. As said before, those from the trop- ical regions require more attention, and if sent in the growing season their loss is nearly certain. To bring those imported trunks to life again, the best way when they arrive is to put them under a bench in a warm house on a layer of moss and keep them there for a couple of weeks slightly moist, after which time the root taps begin to work, and they can be potted, in pots that allow of about three inches of soil space between rim and trunk; the soil must be of fibrous nature. After being potted, they have to be kept in a warm shady place to start the growth, the trunk being sprinkled three or four times a day. Like all other ferns, tree ferns are classified in genus after the form of their fruit dots or indusium: Alsophila, Cyathea, Dicksonia including Balantium and Cibotium, Hemitelia. The ferns belonging to these genera are not all tree ferns ; in Dicksonia, for instance, there are many species which make no trunks or stems; our Dicksonia (Dennstsedtia) punctilobula is an illus- tration. There are about two hundred different tree ferns known but very few of them are in cultivation. Here are a few of the most common : Dicksonia (Balantium) antarctica is the most seen and one of the nicest ; has a crown of fronds sometimes as numerous as fifty together; the short-stalked fronds are from three to six feet long, and about two broad, of a very heavy texture, dark green on top and light underneath; the stalks of the young fronds are covered with long, narrow, brown scales; has a nice regular thick trunk. It is one of the hardiest of the tree ferns, often covered with snow in Australia, its native country. Dicksonia squarrosa from New Zealand has a flat crown of numerous fronds of heavy texture and of a dark, shining green color; the stalk is covered with numerous black hairy scales. Dicksonia (Cyathea) Youngise from New South Wales resembles much the preceding. The stalks are covered with light brown scales. These two species, which have slender trunks of a dry nature, have the peculiarity of growing young plants on their surface. Cyathea dealbata from New Zealand is a very nice and liardy tree fern. The fronds are about six feet long and nearly white underneath with reddish spore masses, which give them a distinct appearance. The trunk is strong. Cyathea medularis from New Zealand is the biggest growing of the cold tree ferns; the fronds, not very numerous, are about ten feet long in developed plants; the stalks are of jet black color, and in the young plants they are covered with dark brown scales. It is a quick grower and soon makes a big specimen. Cibotium Schiedei from Mexico has been lately ex- tensively grown from seedlings in this country and some good specimens can be seen. They seldom grow trunks more than two feet high; the long drooping fronds, which grow of big size, are of a light yellow green color, glaucous underneath, of a very graceful effect ; they are long-stalked and the stalks covered with brownish hairy scales. Cibotium princeps (Cyathea insignia) from Cuba and New Mexico is a very big-growing stove species; March 10, 1900 HORTICULTURE 28 I the fronds not numerous, sometimes twelve feet long, are long stalked, the stalk thickly covered with long light brown glossy scales. The fronds are of a pleasing, light green color, glaucous underneath. Cibotium regale is another big-growing species from Mexico, resembling much the preceding in form. The stalks are slightly hairy and it is slow to make trunks. Alsophila australis from Australia is much seen in cultivation. It is a good cold-house fern which grows to quite big proportions. The rough scaly stalks, and leathery texture of the frond distinguish it easily from the others. Alsophila excelsa from Norfolk Island is one of the hardiest and biggest-growing, cold-house tree ferns in cultivation. In appearance it looks like A. australis, but bigger and quicker growing. Seedlings grow soon to useful size. Alsophila Eebeccas from Queensland is a compara- tively small species. From a smooth trunk the numer- ous fronds grow two to three feet long, are of a glossy dark green color and of heavy texture; the stalks are nearly black. Alsophila primata from Jamaica is, like the preced- ing, a small tree fern with very finely divided fronds of a light green color, glaucous underneath. The stalks are covered with woolly scales at the base. The trunk of this fern, which does not. grow more than three to four feet in height, branches out sometimes. Hemitelia Smithii (Cyathea Smithii) from New Zealand is a big-growing species. The fronds are very finely divided. The crown and stalks are covered with long hairy scales. Lomaria and Blechnum are also represented among the tree ferns. We referred to them in a previous article. ^^ J^-^^**^ Two Valuable Asparagus Species ASPARAGUS COMORENSIS This variety resembles plumosus but is of a lighter green and grows faster. Christian Eisele of Philadel- phia says it will make three strings for one of the plumosa. There are seeds of this variety in commerce but we hear some complaint as to the vitality of same. For the present it will be safest to depend on plants for stock. ASPARAGUS DECUMBENS SCANDENS This variety was given to us as decumbens scandens but we suspect the decumbens to be redundant as the specimen fits the description of scandens exactly which is entirely different from decumbens. Asparagus scan- dens is a very desirable subject for hanging baskets and elegant for training over a trellis. Grows about three feet, with much-branched, wavy dark green fronds. A very charming variety, the dark green of the fronds together with their graceful formation making ii partic- ularly desirable. British Horticulture THE WINTER BLOOMING CARNATION SHOW The cult of the winter-blooming carnation has made great strides in Britain, and the leading American intro- ductions are now familiar to the public. There are several market florists who make a specialty of this branch. On the initiative of Mr. Hayward Mat bias arrangements were made for a special show of carna- tions to be given on February 13th in connection with the fortnightly exhibition of the Royal Horticultural Society. In order to meet the arrangements of the society it was necessary to fix the show in February, but this date was found too late by many of the grow- ers to show their blooms to advantage. Several of the leading specialists, however, made a brilliant display. Two Guernsey growers had a splendid lot of the lead- ing varieties, attesting to the high cultural skill which has been reached in this branch of floriculture in the Channel Islands. The Guernsey growers have the advantage of a longer amount of sunshine than is obtained by their English colleagues. As regards the general display, there were very few novelties to be seen. One of the most attractive was a new bloom, Mrs. A. Burnett, raised by II. Burnett, of Guernsey, an improvement on Enchantress, and this received an award of merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. A NEW SOCIETY FORMED During the show a meeting of the trade was held for the purpose of considering the advisability of forming a winter-flowering carnation society. There is a National Carnation Society in existence, but their efforts are confined to looking after the summer show. Mr. P. Smith advocated the formation of a society on the lines of the one in America. The Society would be able, he argued, to perform useful work in registering new varieties, and in certificating them after being adjudicated by a body of experts. The society would also be able to arrange an annual show each year, about the month of December, and this would be a very suit- able time for the trade. It was the unanimous opinion of the meeting that a society on the lines suggested should be formed. Mr. Brunton was elected chairman and Mr. Hayward Mathias, honorable secretary. A committee was appointed comprising Messrs. S. Morti- mer, Boyes, and Cadman, who were instructed to arrange a meeting to be held in London during the Temple show in May at which arrangements will be made for holding the winter show, drafting the sched- ule, etc., provided the trade take the matter up with enthusiasm. The society should fill a useful place amongst the special societies in existence. As regards effective cohesion florists on this side have a lot to learn from their American colleagues. >tr^ ftM*&, London. Feb. 11, '06. 282 HORT1CU LT URE March 10, 1906 Forcing Tomatoes Tomatoes are forced for winter, spring and earh summer crops, commanding good prices, and giving fair and often excellent returns. In the West winti r- forcing has not been found as advantageous as the spring, Imt in the East both crops give first rate returns. For a winter crop tin1 s I is sown during tin1 early part of August if the product is wanted the middle of December; it taking about lour months to bring the plants into bearing. In like manner, for a spring crop in April, the seed is planted December 1. After the plants begin to bear they keep it up for two or three months. The management of both crops is the same. Care must be exercised in heating, watering, and ventilating. While not a very difficult crop to raise it is rather sensi- tive to careless handling. The aim should lie to keep up a steady growth but not fast enough to cause the formation of soft, succulent tissue. Any house that t< light ami tight, with sufficient head room, and a heating apparatus that will keep up the required temperature will grow tomatoes. The darker the house the wider should be the distance of planting. The seed is sown in flats of rich, sandy loam and when the seedlings show true leaves they are transferred to 2 L-2-inch pots from which they are repotted into 4s. The transplanting must he done on time in everv ease so the seedlings and young plants will not become root- bound. Short, stocky, vigorous plants are desired. something root-bound plants never become, being instead elongated, yellow, and spindling. They are transplanted from the larger size into the beds when the fruit buds form which should be in about ten weeks from the time of seed sowing. Often the stock for tin' winter crop is grown from cuttings taken from field plants in August and rooted in sand. Raised benches, solid beds, boxes and pots are all used for receptacles, advocates of the different kinds claim- ing successful results in each ease. Considering the nature of the plant, raised benches six to eight inches deep, built directly over the heating pipes are to he pre- ferred. It is possible, however, to get good crops in boxes twelve to eighteen inches square with a depth of eight inches, or in twelve-inch pots. The tomato is not particularly susceptible to varia- tions in the kind of soil. A mixture of equal parts of old pasture sod, loam, and horse or eow manure will furnish the necessary elements to carry the plants to the time they set their fruit. Then an addition of one- quarter ground nitrate of soda, one pound of acid phos- phate, and one-half pound of muriate of potash per 100 square feet of bed given once in two weeks, will supply all the food necessary if the soil appears to be running out. Or weekly applications of liquid manure is excel- lent. Many growers differ from this; they advocate the growing of a crop with no manure other than that con- tained in the soil. However, the tomato is a gross feeder and if the soil is at all deficient in any way ferti- lizers should be applied. The tomato requires a high temperature, the range lying between 60-G5 degrees at night and 85 degrees during the day. all bough on continued warm clear days it can go much higher without harm. The air should he kept moist until the fruit begins to set, when the house is run dryer to facilitate the production of pollen. Thorough ventilation without drafts should he given. ('arc must 1 xercised in watering to thoroughly saturate all layers of soil; often the top layer will be soaking wet while the bottom of the bed will be dust dry. Sub-irrigation is the ideal method; this will reduce the blossom end rot. keep the soil porous, and permit of complete saturation. Ordinarily 2-in. drain pipe placed end to end six inches apart in the bottom of the bed will do very well. One end of each line is left projecting and turned up at an angle so it can be filled with water, which, escaping through the joints, will rise by capillary attraction thoroughly moistening the whole lied without packing it down. It is necessary to train and prune tomato plants. They are usually trained to one or two stems, the kind depending on the variety, the distance of planting, and whether they are grown with a companion crop. If set one loot apart each way they are trained to a single stalk and no companion crop is grown. But when the distance is two feet the two-stem system can lie used, and a quickly maturing crop such as lettuce, radishes, or beans can lie taken off before the tomatoes require all the space. If the tomatoes are the main crop it is better to plant close and train to a single stem for the yield is greater and comes earlier. Pruning consists in removing all secondary shoots and suckers on the stems and in pinching the top when the desired height is reached, i. e., six feet. Often three or four leaves are taken off the base of the plant to hasten fruiting. When the flowers open hand-fertilization is necessary to procure a uniform crop. Choose clear days for this work and have the air dry. Gently shake the pollen off into a spoon and when a visible quantity is collected go can fully over each flower and dip the stigmas into it, at the same time tap off the pollen to replenish the stock. As the amount of fruit set depends to a large extent on the thoroughness with which the fertilizing is done, plants, should he gone over every day or at least once in two days. Extra pollen can be kept over from day to day. All the pistils must be fertilized to insure round, uniform, regular fruit. The yield will vary with the season. The winter crop will average about one pound per square foot of bed. while the spring crop will be double that. From four to eight pounds per plant are obtained. The varieties best suited for forcing are the early kinds making a moderate growth, of a uniform solid texture and regular shape, such as Lorillard, Long Keeper, Beauty and Stone. Tomatoes are best shipped wrapped in tissue paper, packed in five pound boxes, stems down, one-half or one dozen boxes to a crate. Here in the East the crop is especially remunerative, bringing from 50 to 50 cents a pound according to the season. There are hut few places where a sufficiently high price cannot he obtained to make tomatoes a paying crop. av March 10, 1906 horticulture: 283 Haemanthus H.EMANTHUS M1RAUI1.IS Haemanthus diadema, is a fine salmon-red umbel, with a diameter of nearly 9 inches, with very ample foliage, forming a plan! of a very elegant aspect. Haa- manthus Fascinator, has splendid heavy foliage, and a beautiful bright red umbel. Haemanthus mirabilis car- ries a dense umbel of a fine orange red, and is still in full bloom with me, and attracting widespread notice, being such an uncommon flower at this season, as the above photograph will show. They were first introduced from the Belgian Congo States and introduced to the trade by Lueien Linden of Ghent. These charming plants, admirable in their elegance and luxuriance of flowers, grow under the constant shade of the great equatorial forest, in small groups of four or five, in very light soil, composed of sand and vegetable debris. The temperature in these regions ranges from 15 degrees to 20 degrees C. ami a refreshing coolness reigns which offers a contrast to the heat of the open land. Thus it is certain that these plants would do well in a temperate house, that shade is necessary to them, and that they should be grown in a very light soil. During the dry season the plants are at rest, hence after bloom- ing they should he encouraged to rest by giving them a diminished supply of water. (T^V^^. Chrysanthemums for Exhibition It is now time for fhoso who grow chrysanthemums for exhibition to he getting their cuttings put in the propagating bench. While we can get good flowers from some varieties propagated in April or May the lirM of March is none too early for most varieties, especially such varieties a.- Merza that arc of a dwarf, slow-growing habit. Plants started into growth now will make a stocky short-jointed growth which is much preferable to that made by plants started in hot weather and will well repay the little extra care, in the quality of their bloom when the flowering season comes. As to varieties to grow, this must be left to the grower himself as nearly every one has his own fancy and should know the varieties that will do best with him. There are so many sterling varieties on the mar- ket now of an almost equal shade of color and size that it is pretty hard to decide which is which. I append a list of 35 varieties the past record of which puts them in the front rank as exhibition flowers. Yellow: Cheltohi. Col. Appleton, Mrs. William Duck- ham, F. S. Vallis', Mrs. E. Thirkell, Mrs. William Knox. The first four for long stems and the last two for the short vase class. The last-named is a new one being introduced this season and will be sure to make good in a collection. It is of the Carnot type and a fine free grower. White: Merza, Guy Hamilton, Mrs. D. Y. West, Ben Wells, Timothy Eaton, Nellie Pockett. Pink : William Duckham, F. 0. Cobbold, Leila Filkins, Mrs. Geo. Mileham, W. A. Etherhigton, F. Richardson. Red : Mrs. Henry Partridge, John Shrimpton, Lord Hopeton, S. T. Wright, Maynel, Harry Barnes, H. J. Jones. The first named is being introduced this season, and in my opinion is one of the finest ever put on the market; a good free grower with fine stem and foliage and does not burn as most reds do. Those in need of a good red should get Mrs. H. Partridge. Other colors: John Fraser, Ethel Fitzroy, Mrs. J. A. Miller, Mrs. Thos. Lee, Mrs. Carrington, Mrs. Chas. Longley, Donald McLeod, W. R. Church. Mrs. Geo. Ilaume and Mrs. John E. Dunne. The last two are new, both of them good, easy doers. Mrs. Geo. Haume is a salmon buff. Mrs. John E. Dunne in color is very distinct; might lie called old rose. This is certainly an acquisition for the exhibition tables. Pot plants that are intended for exhibition should by this time be getting established in 5-inch pots. Do not let them get pot bound; keep shifting them right along as fast as they will need it from one size to another until they get into their flowering size. If they get pot hound at this stage they will surely send up flowering shoots and that means very much smaller plants than they would have been if the conditions had been differ- ent. Pinch regularly ; as soon as the tip of the shoot can he caught between the forefinger and thumb is the time to do it. not when the shoot gets four or five inches long when shoot has become woody and hard and takes a much longer time to make a new break. rtQ/,a*~, Of- n'ffiS 284 HORTICULTURE March 10, 1906 HORTICULTURE AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART. Editor and Manager. The next issue of this paper will be a °ur notable one in honor of the approach- rose number jng meeting and exhibition of the next week American Rose Society at Boston. Rose topics will lead and there will be many fine illustrations besides a splendid colored supplement, depicting the beautiful new H. T. rose, J. B. Clark. Don't fail to get a copy. Our frontispiece shows a beautiful view °ur in Grenada for which we are indebted frontispiece to Robert Cameron of Harvard Botan- ical Garden. It serves as an appropri- ate accompaniment for the excellent contribution on tree ferns which appears in this number, from the pen of that eminent fern authority, Amedee Hans. The scene of the picture is in the mountains 1800 feet above sea level. We read some amusing stories of wonder- Humbugs workers in foreign lands which show that abroad we have no monopoly of the humbugs. The Frenchman who has turned a radish into a potato is now in the lime light and that student of psychology — also a Frenchman — whose plants droop when he feels melancholy and respond with animation when he is happy, is still going the rounds of the maga- zines and daily papers. An. uneasy feeling prevails among the Florists' florists in English cities concerning working hours the prosecution of several of their number for infringement of the pro- visions of the Factory Act, so-called, and a disposition is manifested to resist the placing of their business under the operation of this act. In this country the florist has not had much interference, thus far, with the generally accepted hours of labor, which, it must be admitted, are at some seasons very long and at all times very irregular. Such is the nature of the business, however, and so transitory are the goods handled, that an arbitrary restriction of the hours of employment would seem impracticable. Perhaps one reason why florists' employees are so resigned to the demands made upon them is their fondness for their work. As a rule, however, employers here are reciprocally appreciative and, very properly, grant considerable freedom of time when conditions permit. The executive board of the Society of Tne American Florists and Ornamental Horti- Dayton eulturists has been holding its regular spring outlook session at Dayton this week. The conven- tion in the attractive little Ohio city next August should afford a timely opportunity for the intro- duction of unique features and no doubt the executive board under its hustling young president will have taken full advantage of the situation. It is generally con- ceded that in the smaller cities where the cociety has convened the absence of outside allurements has con- tributed not a little towards that condition of unanimity and concrete enthusiasm which counts for so much when the final summing up comes and the record made of the work that has been done. We look for substantial and far-reaching results from the Dayton convention and hope to see the cause of American horticulture greatly advanced through the well-directed efforts of the S. A. F. throughout the year. It is very gratifying to read of American carna- the rapid advancement of the tions winning rec- American carnation in the esti- ognition in England mation of growers and the public in England. Until quite recently the prejudice there against the class of carnations pop- ular in this country, on account of their fringed petals and other characteristics, was deep-seated. Now a special society devoted to the interests of this "winter- flowering" section, as it is designated over there, has been formed and has the promise of enthusiastic sup- port. At the recent show of the Royal Horticultural Society in London, American varieties were conspicu- ous, high awards being won by collections containing Lawson, White Lawson, Enchantress, Victory, Nelson Fisher, The President, Lady Bountiful and many others in our list of favorites. As our British brethren never stand still in matters horticultural it is reasonable to expect something from them before long in the way of advancem-ent. One English journal, commenting on the present movement, expresses the view that further breeding for size is not advisable but that increased fragrance should now be sought. We heartily coincide on the point of fragrance, and believe that it should be given greater prominence in our judging scales for carnations and also for roses. The price of Horticulture is but one dollar a year. Every page is edited to be helpful to its readers. Every inch of advertising represents a live business concern. Watch Your Opportunity March 1U, 1906 HORTICULTURE 285 TRANSPLANTING NOTES. Although many men profess to un- derstand transplanting, yet few have results that substantiate the claim. Many seem to believe that a short period of digging gives them this knowledge. Every season the results from such experience (?) is seen, and generally the blame is placed on the poor nurseryman. In considering the essentials in successful transplanting, thought must first be given to the stock itself. Why will so many allow price to be the only factor in deciding where they will purchase? A plant is quite different from any ordinary purchase, because if unsatisfactory, it means not only the loss in money, but time. When plants are ordered, the ground in which they are to go should be pre- pared, if weather permits. Give them large holes, and if the soil is heavy and of a clay composition, dig a foot deeper than customary and fill in with broken stone or ashes for drainage. Good soil should be used in filling in on the roots, using, if necessary, about 15 or 20 per cent, manure, with the ordinary top soil. When trees arrive plant at once, or heel them in temporarily. If received in frozen condition, they should be placed in a dark cellar where the tem- perature is a few degrees above freez- ing, and allowed to thaw out gradu- ally. Care should in all cases be ex- ercised to see that roots are not ex- posed to sun or wind. A word regarding pruning will not be amiss. A nurseryman seldom, if ever, prunes unless told to do so. In digging, a certain percentage of roots is destroyed, and a corresponding amount of wood should be taken from the top. If the transplanting occurs early in the spring, severe pruning is not necessary for soft wooded trees, such as willows or poplars. Harder wooded ones, such as oak and beach, should be given a little more pruning, as they do not make many fibrous roots, and therefore stand a time be- fore making marked progress. When the transplanting is attempted after the plants have started to leaf, they should be severely pruned, and if a drought occurs the ground should be kept moist. In planting, see that the soil is worked in among the root fibres. It is a mistake to pour water in, as there are sure to be air spaces after the water drains away. It is bet- ter to plant without water, packing the soil well in and then soak the ground, and after the soil has settled, fill to the level of the ground and give a mulch of manure. WARREN J. CHANDLER. PERSONAL. Charles Guelph, of Rice & Co., was a visitor in Cleveland last week. Charles Beck, chief gardener at the National Soldiers' Home, Dayton, Ohio, for past thirty years, suffered a stroke of paralysis, March 1st, and is npt expected to live. He is seventy- rioe years of age. OBITUARY. Michael O'Donnell, one of the well- known market gardeners of Revere, Mass., died on March 2 at his home, aged 78 years. He was a member of the Boston Market Gardeners' Asso- ciation. He is survived by three sons. William T. Pierce, for ten years chief engineer for the Metropolitan Park Commission, who resigned about a year ago, on account of ill health, died February 26, at his home in Wa- tertown, Mass. He was 41 years old. He leaves a widow and a daughter. Jesse Beebe, 25, an employe of the Miami Floral Company, at Dayton, was struck by an engine and instantly killed at the railroad crossing on Mon- day, March 5th, while carrying flowers to the banquet hall where the execu- tive committee of the S. A. F. were to be entertaiiu-d. Peter Patterson, for nineteen years in charge of R. A. Grannis's country seat at Morris Plains, N. J., died on February 16. He was a native of Scot- land, a man of ability and held in the highest esteem by his brother garden- ers. He was 76 years old. He lost his wife six months ago. A sister and brother survive him. Frederick W. Ritter, a leading florist of Dayton, Ohio, since 1832, died on March 1st, in the ninety-third year of his age. He had been in the green- house business since he was 13 years of age, and worked in the establish- ment of his son, Herman H. Ritter, at Dayton, up to within two weeks of his death. His death was caused by a fall downstairs. PENNISETUM MACROPHYLLUM ATROPURPUREUM. Translated from "Moeller's D. G. Ztg.," by G. B. The Pennisetum m. atrpp. is one of the best introductions in recent years. It is an ornamental grass of a very impressive effect, produced by the deep-brown coloring of its long, ele- gantly carried foliage as well as by the silver-rose color of its flowers, making a very charming contrast, and being comparable to a colored foun- tain. The plant is a perennial to be kept in winter in most any place in a cool house; the new shoots start in spring with very little heat and when placed outdoors in a rich-soiled sunny loca- tion will grow very rapidly into an elegant decorative plant. WHAT THEY SAY OF US. Inclosed please find postal money order for subscription to HORTICUL- TURE for 1906. Am well pleased with it. Every number is improving. — S. J. HORTICULTURE needs a wide- awake representative in every town in the land. Good commissions paid on advertising and subscriptions. If you are ambitious, write for terms. WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. Get early cabbage and cauliflower plants into frames to be hardened be- fore planting time. When not absolutely necessary, fire heat, ought to be dispensed with in the day time, utilizing the sun heat to the fuliesf extent in preference. With one good watering shortly af- ter heat is turned on, the grapery bor- der will not require much more until growth has progressed considerably. Don't place anything in a cold frame immediately after potting if you want growth to proceed without interrup- tion, better wait until they are some- what established. If grape vines have been tied down to break, they ought to be untied and fastened permanently to the vines be- fore the shoots attain the length of be- ing easily broken in handling the vines. Do not let cucumbers in full bear- ing in shallow benches suffer for want of water; top dress the bed with soil and some fertilizer, remove all de- formed fruit and avoid heavy cropping which soon cripples the plants. Continue propagating by seed, sow- ing and cuttings, if you have room. Don't let last year's number be your limit; then, when the time comes, if you need them you'll have them, but if you don't save them, and need them, it would have been better if you had them. To help the setting of fruit on peach and nectarine trees, shake the branches at the time of day when the sun is brightest. Attend early to the dis- budding of peaches and nectarines. An hour devoted to this work in time is better than a long, wearisome day when it is too late. FORCING THE VARIEGATED MA- PLE (ACER NEGUNDO VARIE- GATUM) FOR WINTER DECORATIONS. Translation from a German Trade Paper. Choose well-branched plants, either standards, pyramids, or bush form. Use smallest possible pots; after pot- ting, lay plants outdoors flat on their sides on the ground, cover branches with leaves to protect against very severe frosts. After slight freezing take plants into the house — say in November to December — give plenty light, start with 60 degrees and grad- ually increase to 90 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. During all this time water the plants freely and syringe the wood liberally. Four to five weeks of such treatment should pro- duce the foliage and plants ready for decorating. For forcing, the wood should of course not be pruned. This same treatment holds good for the Japanese maples; treated thus, they will be in foliage easily within five weeks. James B. Kidd is connected with the Hinode Florist Co., New York, and not with the Yokohama Nursery Co., as stated in our last issue. If you want to do business with rose growers or rose dealers, advertise in our Rose Number next week. Send copy at once. 286 H ORTICULTURE March 10, 1906 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Members of the American Rose So- ciety are hereby reminded of the ap- proaching meeting of. the society and the annual exhibition which is to be held at that time in connection with the spring exhibition of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society. Intending exhibitors will please com- municate with the secretary, who will forward, upon request, schedule for the exhibition and entry cards as called for. Entries must be made in all cases under the schedule number in accord- ance with the rules of the society. It is earnestly hoped that members will make an effort to be present and to do their part in making this meet- ing a notable one. The exhibition will open at noon on Friday, March 23, continuing until Sunday night. The annual meeting of the society will open at 7.30 p. in. on Friday, March 23. The transaction of business will be in the following order: Calling to or- der; Reading minutes of previous ses- sion; Reports of standing committees; Reports of special committees; Miscel- laneous business; Essays — Discus- sions; Election of officers; Appoint- ment of committees; Adjournment. tinder the order of essays and dis- cussions, addresses will be made as follows: "Recent Advances in the Practice of Rose Growing for Cut Flowers," by J. J. Curran, Elmira, N. Y. "The Retailer's Part in the Introduc- tion of New Roses," by George Asmus, Chicago, 111. "The Mail Order Trade," by P. J. Lynch. West Grove, Pa. "The Deterioration of Forcing Ros- es: Its Causes and Effect." A discus- sion, to be opened by A. Farenwald, Roslyn, Pa. Question — Should the Rose Society issue Certificates to New American Roses? On Saturday evening, March 24. a banquet will be tendered to the Amer- ican Rose Society visitors by the Allied Horticultural Interests of Bos- ton, under the auspices of the Gar- deners' and Florists' Club of Boston, al the Hotel Brunswick. The officers of the society are: President, Alexander Montgomery, Na- tick, Mass.; vice-president, Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J.; treasurer, Harry O. May, Summit, N. J.; si tary, Wm. J. Stewart. 11 Hamilton Place. Boston. Alass. Executive Committee- M It. Walsh. Woods Hole, Mass.; A. Farenwald, Roslyn. Pa.; H. A. Siebrecht, New Rochelle. N. Y.; Peter Crowe, Utica, N. Y.; W. N. Craig, North Easton. Mass.; John Burton. Chestnut Hill. IV: P. Welch. Boston. Mass. Judges for Exhibition of 1906 — J. F. Muss. Hartford, Conn.; S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. Pa.; J. J. Curran, El- mira. N. Y. PHILADELPHIA FLORISTS' CLUB. The monthly meeting of the Flor- ists' Club of Philadelphia was largely attended, the main attraction being an address on "Railroad Gardening" by Paul Huebner of the Reading system. Another magnet was a promise of some new rose exhibits but Kate Moni- tor was the only visitor. This variety was staged in very good condition considering that it had been on the load four days. It is a silvery pink with deeper center, large size and good form, and looks in its color and make-up somewhere between Testout and La France. The stem and foliage are very good and altogether it ap- pealed to the experts present as a most promising variety. This club does not give awards of any kind else this new comer would have been duly decorated as it deserves. P. Joseph Lynch of the Dingee & Conard Co., was most enthu- siastic in praising the work of such men who can give us American varie- ties of this merit so far superior to much that we get from Europe. A general discussion on the merits of other roses took place. Adolph Farenwald, Stephen Mortensen, Rob- ert Craig, Edwin Lonsdale. Chas. Ale. nan and others took part. Antoine Wintzer of West Grove gave some il- luminating remarks supplementary to what Mr. Huebner had to say about the best varieties of cannas. Alto- gether this meeting was one of the most instructive and interesting ever held by the club. Ladies' night was announced for Thursday, March 22nd. The special feature of the April meet ing will be an address on Easter plants by Robert Craig. Carnation Glendale was exhibited by Messrs. Vesey of Fort Wayne. Jno. E. Haines sent his new scarlet carnation and also a number of promising seedlings. CLEVELAND FLORISTS' CLUB. The carnation exhibit of this club was in every way successful, inas- much as the flowers were the finest yet shown. The committee. Adam Graham, Ed. George and M. J. Meyer, reported on the stock in very favor- able terms. Wm. Brinker showed a vase of 25 each of Fred. Burki. Lady Bountiful. Flamingo and Enchantress, sent by Fred. Burki of Pittsburg, that were exceptionally fine: Merkle & Son, Mentor, O.. a vase of the finest colored Lawson there, also some very good Enchantress; Bate Bros., a vase each of Cardinal, one of their own seedlings. White and Red 1 awson and Enchantress; John Blechschmidt, Lawson and Enchantress; Asher Coe exhibited some Albertina; Roman Wasco and H. Carlton, violets Prince of Wales and Gov. Herrick. Mr. Carl- ton was complimented on the good keeping dualities of his Gov. Herrick. fohn Kelly, a vase of Princess Nar- cissus; G. M. Nauman, a vase of very large cyclamen. The finest blooms were undoubtedly those of the Ohio Floral Co.. Enchantress. Flamingo and Lawson carnations, with stems at least 3o inches long and flowers 4 to 5 inches across, also two vases of Bridsemaids and Golden Gates, con- ceded to be the finest flowers yet shown. A DAYTON SYMPOSIUM. The executive board of the S. A. F., meeting in Dayton this week, was en- tertained on Monday evening at an elaborate banquet, the hosts being Vice-President Altick and a number of the local florists and supply people. The banquet table was resplendent with flowers contributed by Dayton florists and the E. G. Hill Company, and tastefully arranged by Mr. Shaeffer. The menu cards were green and gold, cut in the form of the rose leaf badge of the S. A. F., and very pretty. Vice-President Altick presided. He expressed the hope that this meeting of the committee might be the prelude to the most successful convention in the society's history, successful for the society and beneficial to the commun- ity where it was meeting. He spoke of the favorable prospects for an out- door exhibition in connection with the convention and referred to, other ex- isting conditions in Dayton that would contribute to making the convention unique in many ways. President Kast- ing was the first guest called upon. He made a witty, jovial speech, com- plimenting Dayton on its fine streets and prosperous business aspect, and predicting a widespread interest on be- half of the coming convention. Ex- President J. C. Vaughan spoke in com- plimentary terms of Dayton's example and influence in the home-adornment movement and the opportunity to make the program fit the possibilities of these surroundings, which the so- ciety should grasp, and urged that the organization should draw away from questions of mere merchandizing and take stand on higher ground. Secretary Wm. J. Stewart followed with complimentary allusion to the hospitality extended the visitors and the many avenues open for co-opera- tion between the local people and the society officers to achieve an unprece- dented success this year on broader lines than ever before. E. V. Hallock spoke of Dayton as a grand example <>t the enterprising modern town and urged that every florist in the section should enroll himself as a member of the S. A. F. If small, he would grow; if young, he would learn something, and if old, the society might learn something from him. W. H. Elliott gave a brief account of a recent visit to Havana and the primitive florists' cultural methods in vogue there, but submitted that sometimes the best lessons are learned from unexpected sources, and instanced a marvellous phenomenon in rose-growing he had seen in the old Spanish city. E. G. Hill prescribed "Opportunity, ability, and faith." as a good motto for the S. A. F.. and said that if the flor- ists of America will only wake up to their opportunity there is a heritage within their reach, for the civic im- provement sentiment is spreading like a prairie fire, and there is a growing demand for ornamental shrubs and herbaceous stock in vast quantities, and the cut-flower men are called up- on to wake up and do their share in the onward movement. P. J. Haus- wirth and F. H. Traendly next con- tributed some characteristic Haus- wirthisms and Traendlyisms with pleasing effect. George Asmus gave a March 10, 1906 HORTICULTURE very practical talk, agreeing with Mr. Hill as to the outlook and the florists' duty. Although prominently identi- fied with the sporting element, he felt that nine-tenths of every florist's ca- reer must be hard work, and urged that all should "get busy" on the new lines now offering. E. G. Gillett spoke for Cincinnati and said many nice things about Dayton, all of them true, and promised a great treat for all who should visit the convention next sum- mer. Among the local speakers were S. Karpf, secretary of the National Bowl- ing Association; George Shaw and Mr. Newman, of the Dayton Paper Novelty Company; Mr. Storrs. of the Dayton Fruit Tree Label Co.; Mr. Lutz, of Aul Bros.; Mr. Bartholomew and Mr. Shaeffer, all of whom ex- pressed the most cordial, hospitable sentiments. Mr. Karpf made a most inspiring speech, promising that al- though under democratic administra- tion Dayton would take the lid off for the S. A. F. next August. NEWPORT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The regular meeting of the society was held last Tuesday evening, Presi- dent Alexander MacLellan in the chair. The president submitted his report as a delegate to a meeting of the Rhode Island Society for Rural Prog- ress. The president of the College of Agriculture, Mr. Butterfleld, is very enthusiastic in the movement, and is confident that a great deal can be ac- complished by the society, composed, as it is, of prominent men from all parts of the State. There are pros- pects of the Newport Horticultural Society's grant from the State being considerably augmented this year, which, if they materialize, will enable the society to considerably extend its work. After the meeting adjourned a group of members were heard in discussion over matters relating to the late car- nation exhibition at Boston. The sen- timent was voiced that it was a splen- didly representative show. LENOX HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. The regular meeting of the society was held March 3, President S. Carl- quist in the chair. This was carnation night, but owing to such incessant wet weather all day, there were not many flowers on exhibition. W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Fort Wayne. Ind.. sent. at the suggestion of Mr. A. F. Bodding- ton, some of their new carnation Glen- dale, which unfortunately arrived very badly bruised and shaken up. They were accorded a vote of thanks. Among the exhibits were some very fine White Lawson. Nelson Fisher, Flamingo and Enchantress. A letter was read from W. J. Stewart, secre- tary of the American Rose Society, cordially inviting all the members to attend their annual exhibition in Bos- ton. March 23. 24. A special meeting was held March 5. to pass upon the new rose, Miss Kate Moulton, from Minneapolis Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. It was awarded a first-class certificate. The next meeting. March 17, will be rose night. GEORGE FOULSHAM. Secretary. TARRYTOWN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The regular monthly meeting was held on Tuesday evening. February 27. President Mooney in the chair. The W. K. Wilkes prize, a set of flower vases, was won by Mr. Langle of White Plains, with a bunch of the Far- tjuhar violet; he also showed a prom- ising new variety, a sport front the above. Other exhibits were Alma Ward, Robert Craig, and an unnamed pink by C. W. Ward; F. R. Pierson Co.. a vase of Wdnsor; David MacFar- lane. a new variety of tomatoes, some of the fruit stock having ten to twelve ripe tomatoes on them. A discussion on the questions left over from the January meeting followed. FLORISTS' CLUB OF WASHINGTON. At the meeting of the Florists' Club of Washington, March 6, Peter Bissd. who has been secretary for two years, was elected president. Mr. Bisset was Peter Bissett born in Auchtermuchty, 1< itVshire, Scotland, on April 24. 1869, and in early boyhood was inspired with a love for the profession in which he has made such creditable advancement. He came to this country in 1889, and In]- the past fourteen years has had charge of Twin Oaks, the beautiful home of Hon. Gardiner G. Hubbard. PITTSBURG AND ALLEGHENY FLO- RISTS* AND GARDENERS' CLUB. It was ruse night at the meeting March 6, and the display was so large and of such fine quality that the mem- bers were eager to hurry through the routine business and discuss I he rosi The Minneapolis Floral Co. exhibited a large vase of Miss Kate Moulton. ft is a far cry from Minneapolis to Pitts- bum, but this young lady made the long journey in good shape. Good stem, good foliage and the slightly dif- ferent shade of pink at the ends of the curved petals give it a very pleasing effect in artificial light. W. H. Elliott of Brighton, Mass., sent six plants each, grafted, of Wellesley and Killar- ney in pots. It was much regretted that cut blooms of Wellesley were not shown, as this rose while popular in the East, has not been shown as grown in Pittsburg. W. A. Manda of South Orange, N. J., sent a box of cut blooms of the Cherokee rose — a new rose to many here and very attractive; Jno. L. Wyland, De Haven, Pa., a vase each of Bridesmaid, Bride. Richmond and Mine. Abel Chatenay. the Richmond and Chatenay attracting special atten- i ion. The Richmond was grafted stock. H. L. Blind & Bros.. West View, Pa., showed Richmond on own roots; a vase of Killarney, Bridesmaid and Bride, grafted stock; blooms of Ameri- can Beauty; and Baby Rambler and Crimson Rambler in pots. The Pitts- burg Rose and Carnation Co., Gib- sonia, Pa., showed vases of Perles, Mme. Cusin, very free blooming; Bon Silene, handled only in the bud; Kil- larney, Bridesmaid. Bride, Chatenay ami Richmond. The Florists' Ex- change of Pittsburg — vases of Brides- maids, Ivory, Chatenay and very fine Queen of Edgely; David Fraser, gar- dener wih H. C. Frick. fine Killarney; S. J. Hatch of Pittsburg, carnations; ( i i: J. W. Ludwig of Allegheny, Gen. McArthur rose and carnations in va- riety. Neil McCallum, in his paper on "Outdoor Roses," spoke enthusiastical- ly of roses as he had seen them grow- ing out of doors in Australia. The sub- ject for the April meeting will be "Eastern Plants and Flowers." H. P. JOSLIN. NEW JERSEY FLOR ICU LTU R AL SOCIETY. Trentham, so recently given by the Duke of Sutherland to the English people for purposes of higher educa- tion, was presented pictorially and descriptively to the society by George Austin on tile evening of March 2 at their regular monthly meeting. The speaker, who hail a personal acquaint- ance with the place of more than twenty years, described its situation upon the Trent river, its enormous ex- tent, being five times the size of Cen- tral Park. New York, the planting of its beds, management, accommodation of its gardeners, their pay and condi- tion, and answered the many ques- tions upon the maintenance of perpet- ual flowering in its parterres, its three miles of glass-covered walks, and fruit all grown out of season, with none mown higher than a man might reach to pick. The monthly floral display main- tained its usual excellence and was representative of its best growers There were orchids from Lager & Ihirrell, Julius Roehrs Company and Thomas Jones, a display from tie1 houses of William Barr, grown by A. W. Bodwell. which filled an entire table, the Nicotiana Sanderae rising above the group of dendrobiums, < attleyas and eypripedums and lycas- tas; carnations from the Colgate, Runkle and Hathaway estates; roses from Col. Potter; antirrhinum, stocks ami carnations from A. C. Van Gaas k. grown by William Bennett; a specimen Adiantum cuneatum, from J. Crosby Brown, grown by Peter Duff. The judges were Edward Rochers. George von Qualen and A. L. Caparn. J. B. DAVIS. 288 HORTICULTURE March 10, 1906 ROBERT CRAIG The Best SCARLET ever offered to the trade. We can make immediate delivery of rooted cuttings of the above variety. I $12.00 per 100. $100 per 1,000. ; J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. J «+•♦< ►*•*•+•♦•♦•♦•*■•♦••♦••♦■•♦ •«< >••*•*••*•♦•■♦••♦•£ RAILROAD GARDENING (Remarks by Paul Huebner, Superintendent of Gardens and Grounds of the Reading Railroad System, at the monthly meeting of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, March 6, 1906.) •*«■ ^t ~ !?• At Reading Railroad Station, Pa. At I have been requested by your com- mittee to say something about the subject of railroad gardening. I had the pleasure of appearing before you on the same subject a number of years ago, and while I do not know that I can tell you anything further now, I can at least refresh your mem- ories on some of the salient features of this particular phase of horticul- ture. The most important point in rail- road gardening to my mind is how to achieve effectiveness at a minimum of cost. Around this fundamental idea all our thoughts and efforts eon- centrate and from this radiates all that we do and all that we leave un- done. A railroad company does not beautify its station grounds for phil- anthropic reasons. The basic idea is to increase traffic, and to do this, sur- roundings are made as attractive as possible. Another point we have aimed at is hedging for the purpose of preventing snow-drifts, as well as for ornament. For this purpose we have found nothing to beat the Cali- fornia privet. We have heard some complaint as to the hardiness of this plant, but our experience has been very fortunate. We have lost but few even in the bad years that killed off so many in this latitude. The Osage orange we have discarded en- tirely. It is subject to scale and the robber roots run all over the adjoin- ing field. Besides that, it is very hard to trim unless when it is in the soft state. California privet is very easily trimmed. During the years that have elapsed since I talked to you before the most decided change that has taken place in methods is the increased use of hardy herbaceous plants and ever- greens. The evergreen is not only showy in summer, but is soothing and picturesque in winter and gives that pleasing touch to the landscape which we all so much appreciate. All the thujas and retinosporas are good, but I do not recommend the arbor vitae on account of the bag worm. For em- bankments we find the Scotch broom a very satisfactory shrub. We do not use the Wichuriana rose much for em- bankments, as it costs too much to prepare the soil. For shrubbery groups the weigelia, forsythia. lahur- Trenton Junction, N.J. num. Prunus Pissardi. and amygdalus are excellent. Of course we have to depend on the old fashioned carpet beds to brighten things up with color around the stations. Our best scarlet geranium is Denison's seedling, and we also use a good many of John Doyle, which is the same color. S. A. Nutt is too dark for railroad purposes, and it does not clean itself enough. La Pilot is about as dark as we can use effectively, but this variety is running out somewhat, and we need one with a better constitution. In pinks we pin our faith to Glorieaux. La Favorite is one of the best whites I have tried. In cannas, we still believe in Fuerst Bismark. It is an elegant bright scar- let with green foliage, a fine grower and blooms all the time. It also cleans itself nicely and always looks fresh and bright. Madame Berat is a good pink and is grand all by itself in a big bed. We like Buttercup better than Florence Vaughan for a yellow. Of the giant orchid-flowering cannas. we like Kate Grey the best. For a large bed twenty or thirty feet in di- ameter, this is hard to beat. Bouvier, Egandale, and Madame Crozy are still March 10, 190C HORTICULTURE 289 m The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder is without doubt THE ALL of the things no\ on the market for killing Green Fly; it's good stuff or we would not use it. H. HEEPE, Akron, Ohio. I 1 t£. CL Why not ask lorafrec five pound tna'sample: it's convincing; 11 only costs you the express charge !,•=„„ ■-• J5; *«►> fangled thing, hundreds wnte of it like Mr. H. Heeoe. Our booklet tells how to funrigatfa house ,ooL ■ "Z »^T* with it (or fifteen cents. The H. A. Stoothoff company, ng West Street, New York City, N Y among our stand-bys. For a good, all- round dark foliaged variety, Egandale is still in the race. One of our most effective pieces of bedding last season was composed of cannas, and Souvenir d'Bonn Abutilon with Coleus Ver- schaffelti. Another was composed of Admiral Avellan canna, scarlet sage and, next the grass, Coleus Verschaf- felti. This had a fine effect— flowers red, foliage red, the whole thing red — wonderfully striking indeed. We use Eulalia quite freely for oriental effects; but the arundo and pennisetum is not hardy enough for us. The dwarf- growing begonias, such as Vernon and other semperfluous varieties, are very useful and keep in bloom all summei long. They look best with an edging of Madame Salleroi geranium. A com- bination of Abutilon Savitzi and acaly- pha makes a beautiful contrast. We still use the Golden Bedder coleus. It is hard to beat as a good all-round yellow. Nero and Verschaffelti are also good. We use peonies freely, mixed in with the shrubbery. Hardy phloxes are now much in vogue, and we are finding them most valuable. For back grounds the hardy sunflow- ers are grand, and there is now a fine variety of these to choose from. Ane- mones, tulips, crocus, and other things that cannot be seen in winter we leave alone, as railroad workers have no respect for anything they can't see. Everything goes right un- der when they get at it with pick and shovel. From what I hear, Philadelphians are quite proud of the ornamental character of the Reading Railroad sta- tions in their vicinity. It gives them something to point to with satisfaction when strangers are around, besides being pleasant to look at for them- selves. Personally, it would not be in good taste for me to talk about that, but I may be pardoned for saying that in my recent travels through the south, I saw nothing in the same line that I wanted to take my hat off to. I did see a few wonderful things, how- ever. One of them was the croton ony in Nassau. But as a rule, the southern country looked to me poor and miserable. A trip to Atlantic City is a treat in comparison. When you come to a hotel it is 0. K., but outside of that you might as well go to sleep. NEWS NOTES. The Flynn greenhouses, so long a landmark at the lower end of Essex St., Lawrence, Mass., have been torn down to make room for a new brick block. The formal opening of the establish- ment of the Chicago Rose Company, 56 and 58 Wabash avenue, Chicago, took place on Thursday, March 8, and invitations were sent out to the trade to visit them from S a. m. to 7 p. m. Paul Hdebner. hedges in Florida. Imagine a hedge of this brilliant foliage plant eight or ten feet high and splendidly developed. This was a revelation to me and really a grand sight. The hibiscus, single and double, was in bloom during my visit and was simply covered with thousands of blooms. These latter were especially fine in the English col- H. D. Hemenway, director of the School of Horticulture, Hartford, Conn., has sent his resignation to the board of trustees, to take effect April L. It is said that Stanley H. Rood, who is supervisor of manual training in i he high school, will succeed him. The death of Robert Cocking, a wealthy florist of Danbury, Conn., brings to light an unlooked for dispo- sition of his estate. Some seven years ago, his nephew, Hedley H. Tomlin- son, arranged with him to take care of him and run the business, in con- sideration for the property. Now there appears a will made three years ago which leaves the property to Mr. Tomlinson's sisters in England. HORTICULTURE needs a wide- awake representative in every town in the land. Good commissions paid on advertising and subscriptions. If you are ambitious, write for terms. The Cottage Gardens Contain the finest asortment of selected specimen Evergreen, Deciduous Trees and Shrubs procurable, and its Land- scape Department is at your service In arranging them. Price list ready now. Has tables of the best herbaceous plants, giving common and botanical names, height, color and season of bloom. Sent free. All inquiries cheerfully answered. J COTTAGE GARDENS CO., QU, EENS. L. I. ADVERTISEMENTS for Rose Number should reach us by March 12. >♦•♦•♦ •♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦♦♦•■» 290 HORTICULTURE March in, 1900 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS At $5.00 per 1000 Seeds. Reduced price on large quantities. Our wholesale price-list for Florists and Market-Gardeners is now ready for mailing, and will be sent free on application. It contains a full assortment of the choicest seeds of the highest grade. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS J. M. Thorburn & Co, 36 Cortlandt St., New York Vegetable CCpHC' ^and Flower ^ 1^ 1^ I /aTj $ Reliable and Tested. Catalogue Mailed Free JSWEEBER & DON \ Seed 1,4 CHAMBERS STREET 9 rierchants NEW YORK \ Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. GLADIOLI 5^is FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT JAPAN LILIES SEEDS FOR FLORISTS Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Seeds and Agricultural Hardware 47 54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS. f HOS. J. GREY & CO. HIGH GRADE FORCING BULBS Agricultural Implements SEEDS 32 SO. HARKET ST., BOSTON MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLl'MBIA. ALASKA, BOHEMIA MUSHROOM ,j=SPAWN = "' Fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM I SPAWN CO. 91 I CHEMICAL OLDG, ST. LOUIS, WO HELLER'S MICE PROOF SEED CASES. SEND FOR CIRCULARS Heller&Co. M1NTCLAIR, N.J. Michell's Reliable Flower Seeds For Sowing Now ASTER — < lueen of the Market. Extra Early. Colors: Dark Blue, Light Blue, Pink, Scarlet, White and Mixed: each trade packet, 20 cts., 60 cts. per ounce. ASTER — Truffant's Paeony Flowered Perfection. Colors: Crimson, Light Blue, Pink, Purple and White: each trade packet, 30 cts., $1.50 per ounce: Mixed, trade packet, jo cts., $1 25 per ounce. ASTER — Semple's Branching. Colors: Lavender, Pink, Purple, Re.l, White and Mixed: each trade packet, 30 cts., $1.00 per ounce. CANDYTUFT — Empress, large white, trade packet, 10 cts., 25 cts. per ounce SMILAX— Trade packet, to cts., 25 cts. per ounce: per quarter pound, 80 cts.: $2.50 per pound. Srml for Wholesale Catalogue. HENRY F.MICHELL CO. Flower Seed Specialists 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. [ ORDERS I ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER SWEET PEAS All the Standard Varieties at your own Selection at 40c. per pound, mailed free, anywhere. 0. V. ZANGEN. Seedsman, Hoboken, N, J. SEED TRADE TOPICS. Reports from Cleveland indicate that the seed business is opening up well there and gives promise of good trade this spring. Peter S. Dooner, 10th and Chestnut streets, well known and popular among the seedsmen and florists of the country as the most unique and genial Boniface in America, has been serious- ly ill since the 26th inst. J. D. Eisele, of Dreer's, is under the weather. We extend our sympathy and best wishes for a speedy recovery. One can't go to Europe without having a fine arrearage of work to catch up with on return. And burning midnight oil sometimes has bad consequences. The leaden atmosphere of Broad Street Station, Phila., was brightened on .Monday by some of the bright lights of the American Seed Trade As- sociation on their way to Washington. The party was joined in that city by Walter P. Stokes, William Henry Maule and W. Atlee Burpee. Bring- ing up the rear was that redoubtable reformer, Patrick O'Mara of New York. It is understood that the par- ticular dragon requiring attention at present is Freeseeditis, and the seeds- men did well to provide themselves with such a formidable rear guard as Nervy Pal rick." as his Philadelphia admirers have been calling him lately. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Peterson Nursery, Chicago, 111. Shipping list for spring, 1906. Charles Black, Hightstown, N. J. Wholesale nursery list for 1906. Cherry Hill Nurseries, West New- bury, Mass. — Wholesale Catalogue for .spring. 1906. Thomas Meehan & Sons, Inc., Dreshertown. Pa. Wholesale trade list. A valuable pamphlet. Blue Hills Nurseries, W. W. Hunt & Co., props., Hartford, Conn. Fruit and ornamental trees and hardy peren- nials galore. Finely illustrated. QUALITY SEED BULB PLANT - SEND FOR CATALOGUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON 34* Wait 14th St., Maw York. OUR SACRIFICE OFFER Subject to being unsold on receipt of order. Spiraea Japonica (cases of 225) per full case . Spiraea Astilboides Flonbunda (case of 250 per full case $7.00 Spiraea Compacta (case of 250) per full case . . . $7.00 Everj 01 dei must be ■■■ remittance and for full eases only. W. w. RAWSON & CO., Seedsmen 12 & 13 Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston, Mass raptfE «7S SAVE THE BI00MS! wH«p NIKOTEENl DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE PLANTS. USED FOR FUMIGATION OR SPRAYING. INDOORS OR OUT 200 POUNDS TOBACCO IN ONE PINT NIKOTEEN I Nicotine IWIfe. Co , St Louis, Nlo. m m o: m : : HORIGUM KILLS SAN JOSE, SCALE HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, SOLD BY SEED DEALEBS OF AMERICA Id via by Flihili! -00 Hudson H. 1. They Are The Best For 60 years our Seeds and Bulbs have stood the test with the Florist and Market Gardener. A trial will con- vince you. Catalogues on application. Wholesale list to the trade only. SCHLEGEL & FOTTLER CO.. 26 and 27 So. Market St., Boston, Mass. ARTHUR COWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm BEJRIvIiV, IV. Y. HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER IOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best M xtures, Collection * and Named Varieties in Existence Write for 1906 Catalog March 10, 190G HORTI CULTURE 291 Sweet Pea Gladys Unwin HENRY A. DREER, Dreer's Select S weet Peas Feoie FLORISTS The following is a short, list of the very finest sorts for cutting, No use growing poor varieties when the best costs no more. For complete list see our catalogue. SWEET PEAS Blanche Burpee, large white $fl!l0 $0.25 Blanche Ferry, extra early ; pink and white 10 .25 Countess of Radnor, delicate lavender 10 .25 Countess Spencer, new orchid-flowering, clear pink shading darker at the edges 30 1.00 Dorothy Eckford, the finest white 15 .40 Earliest of All, re-selected. Same color as Blanche Ferry, but a week earlier than the extra early type .10 .3 0 Emily Henderson, purest white, early and free 10 25 Gladys Unwin, new orchid-flowering, of very large si/.e. A charming shade of pale rosy pink, extra line '. oz. 50c. 1.50 Hon. F. Bouverie, one of the best pinks 10 .25 Hon. Mrs. E. Kenyon, the finest primrose yellow .10 .25 Janet Scott, a large and bright pink .' 15 .40 King Edward VII, rich deep crimson scarlet 15 .50 Lady Grisel Hamilton, pale lavender 10 .30 Lovely, shell pink, extra fine 10 .25 Miss Willmott, rich dee)) orange pink 10 .30 Mont Blanc, best early flowering white 10 .30 Mrs. Walter Wright,' deep mauve .15 .50 Prima Donna, deep pink, fine 10 .25 Prince of Wales, dee]) rose 10 .25 Salopian, a grand deep scarlet 10 .25 NOW IS THE TIME to sow Asters, Centaureas, Cobaea, Dra- e.eua, Lobelia, Petunia, Salvia, Stocks, Verbenas, etc., etc. ( >ur strains of all florist flowers are unequaled for quality. Philadelphia, Pa. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICUL- TURISTS. Department of Plant Registration. Wm. Schray & Sons, St. Louis. Mo., submit for registration Canna Su- perior; height, 3 — 4 feet: foliage, green; flowers, cherry red with light gold band. Alternanthera aurea robusta, a sport from aurea nana; much stronger grower than the type, the leaves being 1-2 inch wider, more highly colored, and retaining color better than the type. A. C. Zvolanek. Bound Brook, N. J., submits for registration winter-flow- ering sweet peas Secretary William .1. Stewart (Christmas Capitain x Corn- less Spenser), color, light blue; Mrs. W. W. Smalley (Enchantress x Mrs. E. Wild), color, satin pink. W. J. STEWART, Sec. ELBERCN (N.J.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. A meeting of the Elberon Horticul- tural Society was held on March 5. at which there was a large attendance. One was admitted to active member- ship. The subject for discussion was "Rose Culture Under Glass," and a very interesting and instructive pa- per was read by Mr. Henry Wood. W. H. WAITE, Sec. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. At the last meeting of the Garden- ers' Club of Baltimore there was a large attendance. A. A. Fielder ex- hibited a bunch of Lady Bountiful car- nations. D. T. Connor, representing Lord & Burnham Co.. was present. About 125 members of the Bu Market Gardeners' Association visited the farm of W. W. Rawson at Arling- ton, on Saturday afternoon. .March :: After an inspection of the place a col- lation was served and brief speeches were made by Prof. F. W. Rane. H. C. Hall and the genial host, on the vari- ous aspects of market gardening. The meeting of the Horticultural Society of New York, on March 11th, will be held in the rooms of the Ameri- can Institute, 19-21 West 44th street. The subject for the evening is Useful and Economic Plants. The general discussion will be opened by Mr. G. V. Nash, and will be illustrated by lan- tern slides and a collection of living plants. A joint meeting of the Chicago Wholesale and Retail Florists' Asso- ciations was held at Handel hall on the afternoon of March 0. with an at- tendance of iwenty-two. Mr. Benthey, of Benthey-Coatsworth Co., being duly elected temporary chairman, made a few pointed remarks, after which the meeting was thrown open for full de- bate. A lively discussion followed, participated in by the majority pres- ent, the question before them being the so-called "red violet." It was final- ly decided that the wholesalers would call a meeting and make some conces- sions to the retailers. A motion made by W. J. Smyth, seconded by C. A Samuelson, to thank the wholesalers for their kindness was carried. The meeting adjourned at 6 p. m. Advertisements for Rose Number should reach us by March 12. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Julius Wolff has purchased the busi- ness of Mrs. Mahlon B. Young on Ridge avenue, and has installed his son there. William H. Ferguson, of 12th and Spring Garden streets, is laid up with a broken leg, caused by a fall on the icy pavement of Ridge avenue on the 24th tilt. William Tricker, of water lily fame, has severed his connection with the Percival Roberts place and is at pres- ent on the waiting list. His long and varied experience in gardening, both commercial and private, insure his re- ri:-a-e|,|eul - 1 ihiod men ,,t M| Tricker's stamp are scarce. The glass men are laying low at present. It's the other fellow that's doing the chasing now. From all ac- counts a waiting game is justified, and the florist has to dangle the long green pretty temptingly to buy at present. Jno. Lees, Bridge street, Frankford, is to make an addition to his green- houses, commencing about April 1. Joseph P. Schembs, of H29 North 17th street, has given up the branch ■-loie at 15th and Chestnut streets. Reason staled being trouble with the landlord. It was a paying stand, being right on the route of traffic to the P. R. R. station at Broad street. A viewing party, consisting of W. Kleinheinz, John Kuhn. Fred Ehret, Ralph Schrigley. Rupert Kienle and George Falconer, visited the Strafford Carnation Farms of Edward A. Stroud cm the 6th inst. They were much in- terested in the place and loud in their praises of the fine condition of the siock. 292 HORTICULTURE March 10, 1906 Grafted on DicKson One of the most careful and experi- enced p se grafters in this vicinity has commissioned me to dispose of the following small surplus of young grafted roses: per iooo 3000 Maids 3000 Brides per ioo $12.00 12.00 $120.00 120.00 Every plant guaranteed perfect and grafted on the genuine Dickson Manetti. I was after some of this party's stock last year but could not get a look in. DON'T NEGLECT THIS OPPORTUNITY If you are after $qo kind this offer will not interest you. This is genuine Dickson and grafted by a master workman. Jg^"" Also 4000 fine plants of Chatenay Own root; grown by John Burton and ready for delivery from now on; $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. These are better than Western stock and worth a great deal more. Chitenay is rapidly growing in favor as a profitable Summer Rose. G. C. WATSON 1614 Ludlow St., PHila. H.- • -jv • J*; • jc • ijc- • a CRAFTED I Bride and Maid For March and April Delivery This stock is grafted on Manetti purchased from Thos. Smith & Sons, Stranraer, Scotland. What is being sold is the same as we are using our- selves. I am not in any $120 Trust, nor have I to hide behind anyone to sell the plants on commission. I pay commission to no one and therefore can sell at $ I O per I OO 1 0% irl p.., $90 per I ,000 1 2* '"■ Pots 500 Own Root Carnots, S3. 50 per IOO R. T. McGORUM NATICK, MASS. Very fine grafted Kaiserin rose plants for immediate delivery, out oi 2% inch pots, ready to shift. Write for prices. A. N. PIERSON CROMWELL, CONN. ORNAMENTAL SCHOOL GROUNDS Their Influence on the Pupil and Benefit to the Florist Trade. i The following is an abstract from a paper read before the Iowa State Horticultural Society by G. A. Heyne last summer. We have held it until the present time, in recognition of the many valuable suggestions it contains — valuable and timely now as spring is approaching, when they may be put in operation. Anything that can be done to interest the young genera- tion in horticultural matters means just so much more business for the florist, nurseryman and seedsman: The subject of ornamental school grounds is a very important one to the florist, when looked at from a business standpoint; but to start right it also must be instructive to the pu- pils. Every florist ought to take, at least, enough interest in the planting of school grounds to see that a good start is made; try and get teachers and janitor interested. The school grounds as usually found in most cities and towns will require some in- terest on the part of principal and teachers, and above all, it is very help- ful to have the assistance of a janitor whose heart is in the work, one who takes pleasure in doing the work be- cause he delights in things beautiful, and not because he is required to do it. Get the boys interested; let them help in grading the ground, trimming the trees and in the general cleaning, which is usually the first work re- quired in the spring. Have a plan made for the season's work; go over the ground with the teachers, ex- change ideas with them and give them encouragement, state what plants you can furnish them, plat the beds after a plan has been decided upon, lay out the walks (at this point the trees should be considered and planted as early as possible, if the work is done in spring, as it should be). Then sow grass seed, and plenty of it, as soon as tree planting is finished, and re- member, the earlier you sow the stronger your grass will be by fall. You should also plan to have a few shrubs, and be sure to have a border for flowers. Sow annuals and peren- nials at the earliest time so as to have them well established before hot weather. If you can have some extra flower beds place these so as to be visible from the schoolroom if pos- sible, and be sure to use bright and cheerful colors. 'Let the little gar- deners sow and take care of the bor- der. If there are trees growing on the ground that produce shade, try a rockery or fernery. I want to briefly describe one that was built by the janitor and myself on the grounds of the Audubon School, the one I at- tended as a boy 35 years ago. It started with the janitor having trouble to make the grass grow in a shady place, so he secured a few loads of weather- beaten stones and was about to build a fernery when I happened to pass and hinted that it would be a pity to hide the beautiful stones in piles of leaf mold, so we planned together to use them to some advantage, and after making a hurried survey of the quan- tity of stones, we decided to build a basin and waterfall, or rockery and fountain. With the approval of the board of education, who were kind enough to allow a small sum needed for sand and cement, we constructed this on the surface, so had no excava- tion to make. We placed a layer of concrete four inches thick in an oval form, then built up with the heaviest stones a wall about the edge, following with smaller stones upward, building at' each end an extension to a height of four feet. On the one at the east end of the basin we constructed a series of ledges for waterfall to a height of eight feet. While doing this we arranged a small water pipe run- ning nearly to the top; also placing a large pipe for overflow a little below top of basin, which was built up in- side with concrete from the bottom about four inches thick, tapering at the top to two inches in thickness. The depth of the basin, inside, was twenty-two inches. The west end ex- tension is of roundish form, about three feet in diameter, and was filled with good soil and planted with dif- ferent plants and vines. The basin is filled with rich soil to a depth of five inches and kept full of water. As the water is used for flush- ing there is consequently no waste. There were several water lilies, sagit- tarias, cabtails and other aquatic Kaiserin Roses I U 1 1 1 1 1 ■ 1 i 1 e 1 1 1 1 1 iiimmimiiir iiiiiimiiiimiimim mini iiiih. All our grafted Roses are from flowering wood 5 grafted on Dickson's Irish disbudded Manetti 3 stocks, and are now in exceptionally fine shape. 2 : Klllamey. $15 per 100; $150 per 1,000 Bride, Bridesmaid, Kaiserin, $12 per E 100; $120 per 1,000 To prevent disappointment Order now as stock is limited. = I Grafted Roses = Own Root Richmond Roses, $12 per 100. Killarney, $10 per 100. I ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill, Del. Co.,Pa. 1 iiiiiiiiiiii;i!iiiiMiiiiMiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiii7i P A N S I ES Over one million plants ready from our Fam- ous Strain. None better. $1.50 per 500. $2.50 per 1000. Daisies (Bellis) tine plants, $2(10 per 1000. Forget-me-not, Hardy blue, $3.00 per 1000. Geraniums out of 2 1-2 inch pots, best va- rieties, $1 50 per 100. 50.000 ready now. J. C. SCHMIDT CO.. - BRISTOL, PA. CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS ONCE TRANSPLANTED. Giant Strain; none better; Including Sal- monlum. New fringed, Roccoco and Papllio In five separate Colors. $2.50 per 100, $22.00 per 1000. C. WINTERICH, Defiance, O. March 10, 1906 horticulture: 2 it 3 QUEEN BEATRICE Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled in best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. McCONNELL 546 Fifth Ave., New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and all principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam- ships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON. D. C. FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET S 1 . LOUIS, JuOt Established 1873 Long Distance Phone Bell Linden 676 SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 101? BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO. Both 'Phones 2670 Main If you want to do business with rose growers or rose dealers, advertise in our Rose Number next week. Send copy at once. plants in the basin. The ledges on the waterfall were covered with water cress and other plants. All the out- side crevices of the basin and both ex- tensions, or rockeries, also the water- fall, were planted with different plants and vines, ferns and masses, according to position. There is also a bed run- ning nearly around outside the basin of different soils in which a variety of plants will be used for experiment each season. That all this had a great influence on the children will not be questioned. Suffice it to say that in teaching na- ture study and geography it was a great help. The children took great delight, when tired of play, in looking at the various plants and flowers that grow in the water, on the rocks and in the soil. They enjoyed seeing the fish swim back and forth in the pond and watch them catch the insects that happened to alight on the surface of the water. They learned something of the relation of water, rock, soil, light and shade to each other and the various vines, shrubs and flowers. Another good result is that the pu- pils learn to appreciate the beautiful; they will assist in keeping everything in good order. The influence of hav- ing beautiful flowers, vines and shrubs is carried into the homes and will as- sist in promoting civic pride. The in- dividual who takes pride in his school and school grounds will take pride in having a beautiful home and neighbor- hood, and the love of country is in- separably connected with a love of home. Whatever, therefore, leads a boy to assemble the comforts and ele- gancies of life around his habitation tends to increase local attachment and render domestic life more delightful, thus not only augmenting his own en- joyment, but strengthening his patri- otism and making him a better citizen. Now let us look up the benefit to the florist for taking an interest and part in the planting of school grounds. If you love and admire a nice home gar- den and propose letting others enjoy the same with you, you have only to start out planting one and you will be rewarded with a brisk demand for all things that show better than they have been seen before. Set out a few Interesting plants and you will find the school children know you have some more for sale and, by the way, they will want some flowers during the long winter months and, of course, they go to the man that helps plant the school grounds. The teachers are a class of customers that should be given a chance for your surplus flowers where drawing is taught; they will return the favor when Christmas or Easter is at hand. HORTICULTURE needs a wide- awake representative in every town in the land. Good commissions paid on advertising and subscriptions. If you are ambitious, write for terms. DETROIT John Breitmeyer's Soiis^es- Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs High CradeCut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. WASHINGTON, D. C. QUDE'S OUDE B»0*-<.0 FLORISTS BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS This wooden box nicely stained and varnished, 18x30x12, made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, i % or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. r. MCCARTHY, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. REED (SL KELLER 122 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work 4 Novelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. Always enterprising, we are now ready with a fine line of Easter Baskets. Buy your Florist Supplies of J. STERN & CO. 1928GERMANT0WN AVE., PHILADELPHIA, PA Per postal H.BAYERSDORFER & CO 50-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES BE3T LIltE IH THE COUNTRY 294 HORTICULTURE March 10, 1906 beauties VALLEYa^ORCHIDS Fancy Carnations The Leo Neissen Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1217 Arch St., — PHILADELPHIA Store Open 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture ;FARLEYENSE? • cnmiMciu cor\ivirkC l J I 5 5 &I SPECIMEN FRONDS $15.00 per 100 LILAC, 50c. per bunch Samuel S.Pennock j &/>e 'KJEgft? P H I L A. ? KS12-1618 Ludlow Street. Store closes 8 P. M. ? Beauty Bride and Bridesmaid. Violets. Telephone 6H68-6267 MaiB WELCH BROS- 15 Province St. BOSTON E. H. HUNT Wholesale Cut Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE" T6 Wabash Av., CHICAGO In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture VAUGHAN & SPERRY "Wholesale Commission Florists If you wish to buy or sell, see them first •PHOUE CEHTRAL 2S71 60 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO FANCY CARNATIONS and Bulbous Stock W. E. McRISSICK Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA L EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN CUT FLOWER Wholsaie Florist 1526 Ranstead Steet, PHILADELPHI/ Store Closes 8PM • EOWARD REID. 1 j WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers «f CUT FLOWERS 51-53 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL, CHAS. W. McKELUR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers E. F. Winterson Co. 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies CUT FLOWER ORDERS OUR SPECIALTY The leading Florists supply house of the west. Supply Catalogue free. PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO Feb. 27 ST. LOUIS Mar- h 5 PHILA. March 7 BOSTON M-rch 8 ROSES Am. Beauty and Edgely Fan. & Sp. " Extra No. t *' Lower grades Bride & 'Maid— Fan. & Sp " Extra " No. t and Lower gr. . Liberty, Fancy " Ordinary Richmond. Fancy " Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy , Ordinary Chatenay, Fancy . " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies ■•■ Callas Lny of the Valley Violets Tulips Roman Hya., Paper White, Nar... Daffodils; Trumpets Freesia Mignonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum . Smilax • " Asp tragus Plumosus , strings " St Sprengeri bunches Lilacs per 100 bunches .. .. 40.00 to 45.00 25.00 to 3500 60.00 to 75.00 32.00 to 36.00 15.00 to 20.00 50.00 to 60.00 16.00 to 24.00 10 00 to 12.50 tS.oo to 25.00 6.00 to 12.00 4.00 to 8 00 8.00 to 12.50 8.00 to 10.00 to 8 00 to 15.00 6.00 to 8.00 5.00 to 6.00 10.00 to 12.00 4.00 to 5.00 to 8.00 to 10.00 10.00 to 15.00 to 20.00 to 30.00 6.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 12 OO 10.00 to 15.00 to 8.00 20.00 to 25.00 6 00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6 00 12.00 to 15.00 8.00 to 10 00 6.00 to 8.00 10.00 to 12.00 5.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 5.00 6.00 to 8.00 800 to to.oo to 8.00 12.00 to 15,00 4.00 to 6 00 4.00 to 6.00 6.00 to 8.00 a. 50 to 3.00 2.50 to 3.00 3.00 to 6.00 1. 00 to 2.00 1. 00 to 2.00 2.CO to 3.03 45-co 1? 50 to to to to to to 15.00 10.00 12.50 12.50 15.00 12.00 to 15.00 10.00 to 12.50 :o.oo to 12.50 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 4.00 • 50 to 1. 00 .25 to -35 .50 to •75 2 00 to 5.00 3.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 1.50 to 3.00 3.00 to 4.00 2,00 to 4.00 1. 00 to 2.00 2.00 to 3 00 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to VOO 2.00 to 3.00 6.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 .50 to 1. 00 to 1. 00 to 1. 00 to to 1.50 15.00 to to to to xo.oo 12.50 I5.CO 15.00 20.00 25.00 to 50.00 25.00 to 50.00 50.00 to 75.00 so.oo to 40.00 25.00 to 50 00 50.00 to 75.00 75.00 to 100.00 50.00 to 75.00 35.0° to 50.00 . to 50.00 30.00 to 40.00 15.00 to 25.00 3.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 5.00 12.00 to 25.00 4.00 to 8.00 20.00 to 30.00 8.00 to 12.00 6.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 4.00 6.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 5.00 2.00 to 3.00 1. 00 to 2.00 50.00 to 75.00 8.00 tO 12. OO 8.00 to 12.00 2.00 to 4.00 .20 to .50 1. 00 to 2.00 1. 00 to 2.00 .75 to 1.50 .75 to 1. 00 to 2.00 .75 to 1.50 to 1.50 12.00 to 16.00 to 50.00 20.00 to 50.00 to J.H.BUDLONG Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE Roses and Carnations A Specialty GROWER Of March in, 190G HORTICULTURE 295 VICTORY Wo do not need to advertise Victory aggressively any longer. We are making prompt deliveries of Cuttings daily and are giving universal satisfaction. Enough Said ! CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS, Since the Lenten season BOSTON set in it is a case of his- tory repeating itself, as far as the flower market is concerned. The weather conditions have been ex- ceptionally favorable, however, keep- ing the demand well within the supply. Roses have been fully up to the stand- ard, the new crop of Beauties and Edgely showing up remarkably well. Violets as well as bulbous stock are very plentiful, and the quality remains good. Carnations also held fairly well, and the demand is exceptionally good. A sharp expansion in re- BUFFALO ceipts occasioned by mild weather marked the cut flower trade the past week. Ash Wednesday put its extinguisher on social gaiety and prices on all lines were at a decline. They had been holding wonderfully well particularly for Beauties, teas, carnations, etc. Brides, Bridesmaid and Richmond were very fine and gilt edge stock brought high figures. Killarney and Chatenay also of good quality, brought good prices. A good supply of carna- tions was had the previous week, the select stock moving fairly well while ordinary seemed to block up considera- bly. On Saturday an over-supply was had; the abundance of rain from early morn to closing time caused a good quantity to be carried over together with tulips, daffodils and other bulbous stock. The latter could be had at one- third of last week's prices. The mantle of Lenten dullness has spread itself over this market to an extent, and were it not for the fact that floral work was in evidence, it would puzzle some to find a place for the surplus. The gentle calm which CHICAGO came over the local trade this week is an evidence that the Lenten season is gradually asserting itself; but the shipping orders came to the rescue and helped to balance the business. Carnations are plentiful, as is also bulbous stock. Rose stock con- tinues scarce. A few good short Beauties made their appearance and were picked up very quickly. The vio- let supply is good and they sell well. Sweet peas came in with good color and were in demand for funeral work. Ferns, leucothoe, galax, smilax and as- paragus are plentiful and have a very good color. Popular prices prevail, ex- cept among roses, where fancy stock runs a little higher. The market is ac- CLEVELAND tive and firm, stock in demand and sup- ply equal to it; prices about the same as last week. All flowers show im- provement in color and quality and many potted plants are beginning to make their appearance. Business was not so DETROIT flush the past week, this being about the first re- tard since the holidays. Easter is not so very far off, and with its large quantity of business will liven things up again. Although we hope for many good days before Easter, we must look for slow ones while Lent prevails. At the commission houses stock is com- ing in more plentifully and reductions are generally looked for. Carnations and sweet peas are abundant, and there need be no worry about their shortage for a time at least. Hya- cinths are used in large numbers. In honor of the new postmaster taking his seat, many fine roses were sold, among them Beauties, Bridesmaids and La Detroit. Business conditions LOUISVILLE last week were unusu- ally good. The supply of carnations and roses of good quality was equal to the demand. Violets and lily of the valley were there with the goods and were readily disposed of. Forget-me-nots, mignonette, jonquils, hyacinths and other seasonable stock were in good supply and the quality was generally satisfactory. The past week has NEW YORK shown a marked fall- ing off in the volume of business, with receding prices on stock of all kinds, with the exception of the best grades of American Beauties, which are still in limited supply. The quality of roses in gen- eral is good, and while the cut is not heavy, the lessening demand makes them appear plentiful. Carnations do not move readily even at the lower prices which now prevail. Bulb- ous stock of all kind is cheap. Violets have been in the black books for the past ten days, and when sold in thou- sand lots bring small figures. As- paragus, smilax and adiantum about even up with the demand. The mar- ket is fully supplied with lilies, lilac, freesias and sweet peas. Ash Wednesday had an PHI LA- appreciable effect on last DELPH1A week's market. From that date on, the tone was dull and draggy, and stocks ac- cumulated fast. There was more stock displayed on the streets on Saturday than at any time this season. Beauties are still scarce. Brides and Brides- maids good and plentiful, with demand best on the lower grades. Carnations are too plentiful, but of fine quality. Violets are moving well, but prices low. Lily of the valley a little off as to quality. Lent certainly has its ef- fect, but people will be forgetting about it long before the 40 days are up. The store men are using the lull in look around among the growers and spot the best Easter stock. CALIFORNIA NOTES. The prevailing weather during the past week was warm and cloudy, with frequent showers in all sections. Peaches, apricots, plums and other va- rieties of deciduous fruits, and straw- berries, are in bloom, and the outlook is good for average crops. The hills and valleys are thickly covered with new growth, and green feed is plenti- ful, and California's wealth of cattle are in fair condition and improving. On the evening of the 27th of Feb- ruary the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society gave San Franciscans an ex- ceptionally fine entertainment and dance in the Mission Opera House. The object was to raise funds for de- fraying the expenses of the floral ex- hibits which the society gives from time to time. The decoration commit- tee, consisting of growers H. Plath. Frank Pelicano and Charles Abraham, were given a vote of thanks for plac- ing the stock, contributed by the prom- inent growers, in beautiful array. Great crowds of people attended with their dollar tickets. BUSINESS CHANGES. James W. Witney has accepted a position as manager of the Yuess Gar- dens Co., Newburgh. N. Y. Advertisements for Rose Number should reach us by March 12. WHITE PINE All Sizes. Send for Pric es and Catalogue EASTERN NURSERIES M, M. DAWSON, Mgr. Jamaica Plain, Mass, 296 HORTICULTURE March 10, 1906 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 55-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. to 5 p. m. ~ FORD BROTHERS ♦8 West 28th Street, NEW YORK A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone, 3870 or 3871 Madison Square. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE * FLORIST * OF NEW YORK Phone 1664-1665 Mad. Sq. 43 W. 28th St. WE HAVE A COOD OPENINC for a grower of lily of the valley and general bul ous stock. Would like to communicate with growers of good bulbous flowers. Can handle ihem at good prices. Also asparagus plutnosus. Let us hear from you. A. L. YOUNC & CO. Wholesale Florists Tel. 3559 Mad. Sq. 54 W. 28th St., New York BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th Street - - NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 2921-5243 Hadison Square % JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist slLALR,SgsTAaRowERsR A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises every variety grown for New York market, at current prices TEL. 1998 MAPISON SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer in Choice Cut Flowers 39 West 28th Street, New York Telephone : 902 Madison Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ALWAYS ON HAND THE HIGHEST \/ A I I CV ALWAYS GRADE OF VALLtl ON HAMS BEST BEAUTIES. METEORS, BRIDES AND BRIDESMAIDS JAMES McM ANUS, Mil 50 W. 30th St., New York H. IS. FROMKNT W^C^oWey Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: 2200, 2201, Madison Square Write for Current Prices The Reliable Commission House FOR COOD prices Richmond Roses and Rich Flower of all varieties AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to JOS. S. FENRICH Phil. F. Kessler HOW. 28th Street, New York Tel 324-325 Madison Square 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty and Edgeley fan and sp. extra. , No. x Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " extra '" No. i and lower grades Liberty, fancy " ordinary Richmond, lancy ordinary Golden Gate, fancy " ordinary Chatenay, fancy ordinary Carnations, Fancy Last Half of Week ending Mar. 3 1906 50.00 to 30.00 to 20.00 to 3.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 20.00 to 3.00 to 20.00 to 3 00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 8 00 to 75.00 40.00 30.00 12,00 12.00 8.00 5.00 30 00 10.00 gO.OO 10.00 :o 00 6.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 First Halt of Week beginning Mar. 5 1906 50.00 to 30.00 to 20.00 to 3.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 2,00 to 20.00 to 3.00 to ao.oo to 3.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 8 00 to to 2.00 to 75.00 40 00 25.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 5-co 30 00 10.00 30 00 10,00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 Carnations, Ordinary Cattle>as Lilies Callas Lily ot the Vallev Violets. Tulips Roman Hya. Paper White Nar.. Daffodils, Trumpets Freesia flignonette Adiantum Cuneatum 11 Croweanum - Smllax Asparagus Plumosus. " & Sprengeri, bunches Lilac* per 100 bunches Last Half of Week ending Mar. 3 1906 1.50 to 25. 00 to 8.00 to to I, 00 to .35 to 1.50 to 1. 00 to 1. 00 to .to to 2 OO tO ■75 to to 6.00 to 25.00 to 20.00 to 35.00 to 2.00 50 OO 12.00 8.00 3.00 60 4.00 2.00 2.00 ». 50 8.00 1.35 1.50 20.00 3500 25.00 75.ro First half of Week beginning Mar. 5 1906 25.00 8.00 1.00 25 1.50 1. 00 1.00 J. 00 2.00 -75 6.00 25 00 20.00 3^.00 2.00 50.00 to IO.OO> to 8.00 to 4.00 to .50 to 4.00 to 2.00 to :.oo to 2.00 to 6.00 to 1.25 to 1.50 to 20 .00 to 35.CO to 25.00 to iq.OO JOHN YOUNC Wholesale FLORIST 51 West 28th St., New York Telephone, 4463-1464 Madison Sq. Best Beauties, Brides and Bridesmaids. Lily of the Valley, Orchids and Lilies. Renowned Cottage Garden Carnations. Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. Td. J£f Madia,, s,. New York TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quotations on fall orders Tei. 79S.799 Madison Sq. 44 West 28th Street, New York City FLORISTS OUT OF TOWN Taking Orders for Flowers to be Deliv- ered to Steamers or Elsewhere in New York can have them delivered in PLAIN BOXES, WITH OWN TAGS in best manner by Young & Nugent 42 W. 28th St., New York In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture March 1i- - uare. OPEN 6.00 A.M. AN UNEOUALED OUTLET FOR CONSIGNED FLOWERS YOU WE ORDERS ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER JULIUS LANC Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. S3 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. ESTABLISHED 1872 JOHN J. PERKINS WHOLESALE and COMMISSIOH FLORIST 115 W. 30th St., New York Tel. No. 956 Madison Square Wanted.— A few more reliable growers of Carnations and Violets. Quick returns and highest prices. Established BUT FROM l|yi r» 1891 SHIP TO iVlt TRY ■*■'»"-' ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. CARNATIONX AND ROSES Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd. 504 Liberty Aye., Pittsburg, Pa. If you want to do business with rose growers or rose dealers, advertise in our Rose Number next week. Send copy at once. Crafted Roses First class, early grafted, Brides and Bridesmaids on best Eng- lish stock. Prices % 10.00 and $12.00 per hundred. See sam- ple at Stall No. 52 Park Street Market. MONTROSE GREENHOUSES Montrose, Mass. Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383 87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $1 00 per 1000. Discounts on larger quantities. Write for prices on case lots. WE HAVE VERY FIXE Cl'T BOX WOOL). DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. NEW CROP SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.50 and $7.00 per Case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 'Wire DesignB, Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves. Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons. Corrugated Boxes, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, 6c. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M ROBINSON &, CO 8& 11 Province St, Boston, Bass. ntl.ni HI. nUDIIIOUn Ob UU., L D Telephone, Main. 2618. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.— PER 100. TO DEALERS ONLY. CINCINNATI March 6 DETROIT March 5 BUFFALO March 6 Plf . ; March 5 5.00 to 00 to 6. co to 3.00 to ROSES Am. Beauty andEdgely. fan and sp-' to extra 30.00 to No. 1 20.00 to Lower grades. 5.00 to Bride and Maid, fan. and sp " " extra. ... No. 1 and Lower gr Liberty, fancy - I to " Ordinary 4 00 Richmond, Fancy Ordinary. Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary Chatenay, Fancy " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy • Ordinary .IISCELLANEOLS Cattleyas Lilies Callas Lily of the Valley Violets Tulips ..... Roman Hya. : Paper White Nar - . . Daffodils ; Trumpets Freesia Mignonette Adiantum Cuneatum '* Croweanum - Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, sttin " & Sprengeri, bunches Lilacs per i<~o bunches 3.00 to 1. 00 to 10.00 to 3.00 to .50 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 12.50 50.00 40.00 25.00 10.00 8.00 6.co 4.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 4.00 1. 00 4.00 4.00 15.00 50.00 ,5.00 50.00 30.00 25.00 10 00 12.00 7.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 8 00 4 OO 3.00 to 2.00 to 10.00 10.00 3.00 ■75 2.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 ■75 25.00 25.00 60.00 50.00 30.00 15.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 12. oo 10.00 8 00 8.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 2.50 50.00 14.00 12.50 4.00 I. CO 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 30.00 10.00 8.00 5.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 3-°o 1.50 10.00 8.00 3.00 .40 2.00 2.00 2.00 1. 00 2.00 .50 1.25 15.00 12.50 10.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 12.00 10.00 to 10.00 8.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 10.00 10.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 3.50 1.50 to to 15.00 12.00 to 12. OO 10.00 to 4.00 2.00 to -75 .50 I:? 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 2.50 1. 00 to 4.00 1. 00 to 1.00 -75 to 1.50 to 12.50 to 50.00 30.00 to 50.00 25.00 to 50.00 50.00 to 60.00 30.00 to 40.00 15.00 to 20.00 6.00 to 10.00 12.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 8.00 to to 15.00 to 20.00 6.00 to 10.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 15.00 to 6.00 to" 4.00 to 2.00 to 15.00 12.00 4.00 1.00 4-00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 1. 00 1.50 15.00 50.00 75.00 Geo- A. Sutherland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - BOSTON E. A. BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer In SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX and Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplies. New crop now ready In limited quantities. EVERGREEN, ALA. WHOLESALE Fancy and Dagger Fsrns, Galai and Leucothoe, Bronze and Green Baled Sphagnum, and Green .losses Leaf Mold. Orchid and Azalia Peats, Fresh cut Palmetto and Cycas Palm leaves. Wild Smilax —Boxwood. All Decorating Evergreens. THE KERVAN CO. 20 West ^V g Madisoo Sq. - H ORTICULTURE March 10, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Allen Wm. Stuart C0.297 Aschmann Godfrey. . - 27B Barrows H.H. & Son. 278 Bayersdorfer H & Co 293 Beaven, E. A 297 Berger H. H. 27S Black, Chas 276 Blackistone Z. D.-.. 293 Boadington A.T 290 Bonnot Bros. 297 Boston Florist Letter Co 293 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 302 Breck Joseph & Sons 290 Breitmeyer's J. Sons 293 Budlong J. A 294 Burpee W. A. & Co.. 290 Chicago House Wreck- ing Co... 303 Chicago Carnation Co 275 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 2yo Conine F. E. Nursery Co 276 Cooke G. H. . - 293 Cottage Gardens Co. 274-289 Cowee A 290 Dawson M. M 295 Davis A. B.&Son-..274 Dilger Wm 297 Dreer H A.. .291-301 Eastern Nurseries.. -295 Eaton H. N 275 Eisele C .274 Elliott Wm. &Son. - . 275 EslerJ. G 302 Ernest W. H ..302 Exotic Nurseries 278 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 278 Felthousen J. E 276 Fenrich J. S 296 Fletcher F. W 278 Foley Mfg. Co 303 Ford Bros. 296 Forest Nursery & Seed Co, 276 Froment H. E.. 296 Grey T. J. & Co 290 Gude A. & Bro 293 Gurney Heater Mfg. Co 302 Guttman Alex. J. . . 296 Guttman & Weber. .-295 Hail Asso. 302 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works.. 290 Hartshorne, Jas 275 Heller & Co. 290 Herbert David & Sons 275 Hews A. H. Sr Co... .302 Hilfinger Bros. 302 Hitchings & Co 302 Horan E. C. 290 Horticulture Pub. Co. 302 Hunt E. H 294 Igoe Brcs 304 Innes & McRae 274 Kasting W. F. . - 297 Kervan Co., The ....297 Kessler, P. F 296 King Cons. Co.. 303 Klokner A. 303 Kramer F. H. 275-276-293 Kroeschell Bros 303 Lager & Hurrell.. . . . .278 Lang Julius .297 Langjahr, Alfred H.. .297 Leuthy A. & Co 278 Lord & Burnham Co. 304 Luiton Wm. H. .... 301 McCarthy N. F. & Co. 293 McConnell Alex.. . . . 293 Page McGorum R T. 292 McKellar Charles W.294 McKissick, W. E. ...294 McManus Jas. *iyo Michell H. F.Co. ...290 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 297 Millang Charles 297 M illang Frank . 296 Moliz A 296 M ranger J. C. - . •••303 M o nt r <>se Green- houses 297 Mt. Hissarlik Nursei- ies 276 Murdoch J. B.&C0..297 Murray Samuel 293 Nicotine Mfg. Co. 290-301 Niessen Leo. Co. 2^,4 Pennock SamuelS. 275-294 Perfection Chemical Co 301 Perkm^ John J. 297 Perkins at. Nurseries. 278 Pierson A. N 275-292 Pierson F R. Co.274~27« Pierson U Bar Co. . . . 276 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 297 PyeE. H 274 Rawsnn, W. W. & Co 290 Raynor John I 296 Keed & Keller 293 Rees & Compere - .. .275 Reid Edw 294 Reinberg Peter 294 Robinson H.M. & Co. 297 Roehrs Julius Co. - 278 Rolker August &Sons302 Rose Hill Nurseries. . 276 Sander & Son. 278 Schillo Lumber Co... 302 Schlegel & Fouler Co. 290 Schmidt J. C. Co 292 Scollay John A 303 Scott John 278 Scott, Robt. & Sons.. 292 Sheridan W. F 296 Siggeis & Siggers . . .303 Situations & Wants--3oi Skidelsky S. S 275 Smith Nathan & Son. 278 Smith W. C. 278 Stern J. & Co 293 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co 303 Stoothoff, H. A. Co.. 289 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 297 Swayne, Wm 274 Thompson J. D Co.. 288 Thorburn J.M. &C0.290 Thornton Bros. 302 Traendly & Schenck.296 Troy, J. H 276 Vaughan and Sperry.294 Walsh M. H 275 Warburton C. 274 Ward Ralph M. C0...275 Watson G . C 278-292 Weathered Co 304 Weber F. C 203 Weber H. & Sons. . . .275 Weeber & Don 290 Welch Bros 294 Wietor Bros 294 Winterich C. 292 Winterson E. F 294 Yokohama Nurseries. 275 Young A. L 296 Young John 296 Young & Nugent ...296 Young Thos. Jr 293 Z^ngen, O. V 290 Is your name in the above list? If not, why not? Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertisements under this head, 10 cents a line. Regular advertisers In this Issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will indicate the respective pages. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS P. NANUS. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. *3 ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 10,000 Barr, Mammoth 4-year-old roots, suitable for forcing at $6 per 1000 or 5000 for $25.00. Can ship at once. Write quick. Ground must lie cleared. W. F. Allen. Salisbury, Mil. BEGONIAS. Stumpp & Walter Co., New York. Gold Medal Strain Begonias. Innes & McRae, Cheswick. Pa. Gloire De Lorraine, For page see List of Advertisers. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers- Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. Gladioli for Forcing. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 & 13 F. H. Square, Boston. Arlington Tested Seeds for Florists. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlaudt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., New York. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. Chas. Black, Hlghtstown, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers CARNATIONS. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. Joliet, 111. Carnation, Robert Craig. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Stevens Co., Dedham, Mass. Hooted Cuttings Variegated Lawson. Guttman & Weber, 43 W. 28th St., N. Y. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. John E. Haines, My Maryland. B. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. My Maryland and Jessica. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, III. Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Warburton. Fall River, Mass. Rooted cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS— Continued. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Carnation Robert Craig. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hud- son, N. Y. Carnations, Wlnsor, White Enchantress, Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers. A. B. Davis & Son, Inc., Purcellville, Va. Carnations, Red Sport. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS. C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemum cuttings. Monrovia, Glory of Pacific. Polly Rose, Robinson, Philadelphia, White Bonnaffon, Fitzwy- gram, G. S. Kalb, Robt. Halliday, John Shrimpton, May Bonnaffon, Col. Appleton, Niveus, Bride. White Ivory. Culliugfordll. Arline, Maud Dean, Mutual Friend, W. Lincoln, Jerome Jones, J. G. Jones, Tim- othy Eaton and Mme. Perrin at $1.50 per 100: $12.50 per 1000. Opah, Princess, E. Bonnefond, Alliance, Fred Lemon, Mrs. Brice, La Tusiou, Mers- tham Yellow, Mildred Ware, Wm. Duck- ham. Amorita. Dr. Enguehard, Mrs. T. W. Pockett, Nellie Pockett, Ben Wells, F. S. Vallis, Mrs. Thirkell at $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. W. F. Kasting, 383 Eliicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. COLEUS. II. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury. Mass., Rooted Cuttings. Fur page see List of Advertisers. A. X. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Rooted Cuttings, For page see List of Advertisers. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo: page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. C. Winterich, Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. Dahlia Roots. For page see List of Advertisers. 250 Named Varieties,— Cactus, Sho«v, Fancy, Decorative, Single, Pompon. Colar- ctte, etc., containing all the latest Foreign and American Introductions. List on ap- plication. Palisades Nurseries. Sparkill, N. Y. DAHLIA ROOTS. Field grown, mixed varieties, whole roots- $4.00 per hundred. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. DAISIES. The F. W. Fletcher Co.. Auburndale, Mags. For page see List of Advertisers. ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR. Holly-Castle Co., Boston. FANCY ROCKY FORD Cantaloupe seed, wholesale per 100 lbs. $20.00. W. F. Allen, .Salisbury, Md. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Sons, Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepis Barrowsil. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-IIudson, N. Y. Nephrolepis Plersonl Elegantissima. For page see List of Advertisers. Ferns for jardineres, good varieties. $3.00- per 100, cash. J. H. Fiesse-. 415 Summit Avenue, West Hoboken, N. J. March In, 190G HORTICULTURE 299' FERTILIZERS. Wni. Elliott &, Sons, 201 Fulton St., New York. Sterilized Sheep Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. M. RoblDson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The Keryan Co., 20 W. 27tu St., N. Y. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Peanock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co.,. 1928 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. G. A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Youug & Nugent, New Y'ork. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Gude & Bro., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Z. D. Blacklstone, 14th and H Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest. 28th and M Sts., Washington. D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co.. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hilflnger Bros., Ft. Edward. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FOLDING BOXES. Welch Bros.. 15 Province St.. Boston, tor page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS. J. E. Felthousen. Schenectady. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLI. E. E. Stewart, Rives Junct., Mich. Colors, mixture anil named All sizes. Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GRAPE VINES. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. English Pot and Basket Grown, GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison ' Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitehings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago House Wrecking Co., Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Moninger Co.. 117 East Blackhawk St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Adam Schlllo Lumber Co., West St. and Hawthorue Ave., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marion St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see Lisc of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE. Anchor Greenhouse Hose is the best for Florists. Mineralized Rubber Co., New York. HARDY ENGLISH IVY. Field grown, strong roots, vines 2 to 3 feet, J4.UU per 100; $35.00 per 1O00. Palisades Nurseries, Sparkill, N. Y. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 and 40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich., Wm. Dilger, Mgr. Faucy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY PERENNIALS. Complete list of Field aud Pot-grown Plants. Palisades Nurseries, Sparkill, N. Y,. HARDY PHLOX. 100 Named Varieties. Palisades Nurseries, Sparkill, N, Y. HARDY PRIMULAS. Sieboldii (Cortusoides), 12 Named Varie- ties,— Elatior (Polyanthus Primrose), Vul- garis (English Primrose), Veris Superba (Giant Cowslip). 2 1-2 inch nets. Doz., 85e,: 100. $6.00 Palisades Nurseries, Sparkill. N. Y. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co.. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New Y'ork. For page see List of Advertise Hitrhiiu. A (',,.. 1170 Hi New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay. 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 74 Franklin St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HOTHOUSE GRAPE VINES. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. IMPORTING HOUSES. R. M. Ward & Co., New York. Plants and Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES. Perfection Chemical Co., Flushing, N. Y. Carman's Antipest. Fur page see List of Advertisers. The H. A. Stoothoff Co., 119 West St., New Y'ork. Fumigatiug Kind Tobacco Powder. For page see List of Advertisers. Nicotine Mfg. Co.. St. Louis, Mo. Nikoteen, For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., New Y'ork. For page see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Fur page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. Mt. Hlssarlik Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. Fur page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Forest Nursery & Seed Co., Mc.Mlnnvllle. Tenn. Forest Tree and Shrub Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. E. Coniue Nursery Co., Stratford, i 'nun For page see List of Advertisers. Green's Nursery Co., Rochester, N. Y. P. A. Keene, 1 Madison Av., New York. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. Siggers & Siggers, Washington, D. C. Patents, Trade Marks, and Copyrights. 25 years' active practice. For page see List of Advertisers. PEERLESS REPAIR CLAMP. A. Klokner, Wauwatosa, Wis. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS, BEDDING. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. N. Eaton, S. Sudbury, Mass. Coleus, Versehaffeltii. Golden Bedder. For page see List of Advertising. PLANTS DECORATIVE. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, MasB For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs. Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston. Palms, Kentla Belmoreana. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Eisele, 11th and Roy Sts., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. 300 H ORTICULTURL March 10, 190G BUYERS' DIRECTORY— Continued. PLANTS FORCING. H F Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For rage see List of Advertisers. SEEDS — Continued. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued. W. W. Rawson & Co., Boston. Spiraea. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS HARDY. M A Walsh. Woods Hole, Mass. " For page see List of Advertisers. RETAIL FLORISTS. Julius A. Zlnn, 2 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Flowers by Telegraph. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 1789. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. SEED CASES— MICE PROOF. Heller & Co.. Montelalr, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. McConnell. New York. For page see List of Advertisers SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. H. M. Robinson & Co., 8 & 11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Ei a! Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St.. St. Louis. Mo For page see List of Advertisers J Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Washing Z D. Blacklstone, 11 S H bts ton, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers^ Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Gude & Bro.. 1214 F St., Washington. D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh. Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. F H. Kramer, Washington, D. C. Queen Beatrice. For page see List of Advertisers. S S. Pennock, Philadelphia. Richmond. Robert Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Pa. Grafted Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. r T McGoruni, Natick, Mass. Grafted Brides and 'Maids. For page see List of Advertisers. G C. Watson, Philadelphia. Grafted Roses, For page see List of Advertisers. A X l'ierson, Cromwell, Conn. Kaiserin Roses, For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS. W W Rawson & Co., 12 and 13 Faneull Hall Sq., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. W Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortiandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H F Mlchell Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see" List of Advertisers. R & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., New York. Vegetable and Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM; CEDAR POLES. H. R. Akers, Chatsworth, N. J. SWEET PEAS. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Mlchell Co., Philadelphia. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. TOMATO AND PLANT SUPPORTS. Igoe Bros., 226 North 9th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. TRITOMAS (Red Hot Poker). Collection of New Sorts in 2 1-2 inch pots. All will flower this year. Tuckii, Rufus, May Queen, R. C. Affourtit. Nobilis. $1.25 per "doz.; $10.00 per 100. Corallina, Ffitzeri, Uvaria Grandiflora, 2 1-2 inch pots, doz., 75c; 100. $5.00. Palisades Nurseries, Sparkill, N. Y. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New Y'ork. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marlon St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co.. 471 W. 23d St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. The Chicago Lifter. J. C. "Monlnger Co.. 421 Hawthorne Ave.. Chicago. VERBENAS. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. WHITE PINE. Eastern Nurseries. Jamaica Plain, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. S. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boton. _ _ Welch Bros.. 15 Province St., Boston. Buffalo. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm F. Kastlng, 383-87 Ellicott St., Buf faio. N. Y. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J A Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. E H. Hunt. 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Chas W.McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Peter Relnberg. 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Chicago. A. L. Randall Co., 21 Randolph St.. Chicago. Wletor Bros.. 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. V'aughan & Sperry, 00 Wabash Av., Chicago. E. F. Wluterson Co., 45, 47, 49 Wabash Av., Chicago. Cincinnati. Ohio Cut Flower Co.. 129 E. 3d St. Win. Murphy, 128 E. 3d St. Detroit. For page Bee List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dllger, mgr. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bonnot Bros., 55-57 West 26th St., New York. , , J. S. Fenrlch, 110 W. 28th St., New York. Ford Bros., 48 West 28th St., New York. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. Alex. J. Guttmau, 43 West 28th St. E. C. Horan, 55 West 28th St., New York. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., New York. . „ . Julius Lang, 53 West 30th St., New York. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. James McManus, 50 W. 30th St., New York. Chas. Millang, 50 West 29th St., New York. Frank Millang, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. A. Moltz, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. John J. Perkins, 115 W. 30th St., New York. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. W F Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St.. New York. Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., N. Y. A. L. Young & Co., 54 W. 28th St., N. Y. John Young, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. W. E. McKlsslck, 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. _ __„ Leo Nlessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phlla- delphla, Pa. S. S. Pennock. 161218 Ludlow St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Pittsburg. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 504 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pitts- burg. New Offers in This Issue. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE. S. S. Skldelsky, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIA ROOTS. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see list of Advertisers. EASTER STOCK. Wm. C. Smith, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FREESIAS, REFRACTA ALBA AND HYBRIDS. Rees & Compere, Long Peach, Cal., 227 R. F. D. 1. For page see List of Advertisers. GRAFTED ROSES. Montrose Greenhouses, Mo.itrose, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. W. H. Ltitton, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES— GRAFTED BRIDE AND MAID. R T. McGorum, Natiok, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS AND BULBS. Schlegel & Fottler Co., 26 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. TREE FERN STEMS. H H. Berger & Co., 47 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. March 10. 1906 H ORTICU LTURE 301 HEA TING ! HEA TING I HEA TING ! 200,000 SQUARE PRETTY FAIR, NOT CONNECTED WIT READ THE FOLLOWINO FROM MR. J. D. COCKROFT, NORTHPORT, LONO ISLAND, N. V. Mr. Wm. Lutton, Dear Sir: — I wish to express my entire satisfaction of the heat- ing plant that you installed, in my three (3) carnation houses, 33 x 175, we have not the shghtest difficulty in maintaining the temperature, and I am particularly pleased with the boiler. Yours very truly, J. D. COCKCROFT. Original copies of the above letters with many others FEET OF GLASS IN 1905. H ANY COMBINATION OR TRUST. SOME PRIVATE WORK ALSO. Mr. Wm. H. Lutton, Dear Sir: — I am very well pleased with the heating of our palm house, your work has been done in a satisfactory and workmanlike manner, lruc to the letter of your contract, which means first-class work, you have the liberty to use my name and can refer anyone to me, and I shall give you the credit that you are justly entitled to. Yours R« spt ctfully, JOHN SHORE, Supt. Wm. H. Macy Estate, Harrison, N. V. on file at my ollice and will be furnished on application. WILL FURNISH YOU SEPARATE ESTIMATES ON YOUR HEATING AND BUILDING. WILLIAM H. LUTTON f West Side Ave. Station, C. R.R. of N. J., Jersey City, N. J. WANTS. Position Wanted The undersigned is open to engage with lady or gentleman requiring the services of a thoroughly experienced and competent gardener capable of taking chargex>f a first-class private L,lace. Euro- pean and American experience in commercial gardening, public parks and nurseries, and would consider propositions in that connection. Best of references as to character and ability. Address: William Tricker, 585 PineSt. .Camden.N.J. SITUATION WANTED— By au all-around greenhouse man, middle age, American, Protestant, strictly temperate, trustworthy, honest, willing to work. A good home more desirable than high wages. Address P. O. Box 232. Fitchburg, Mass. WANTED— A first-class Fern Grower, one who has had experience. Good wages, steady position. Bend references. R. LI. N., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place. Boston. WANTED — To lease or buy, a place with 15,000 or 20,000 ft. of glass, in good loca- tion, vicinity of Boston, suitable for rais- ing roses and carnations. R. D., care HORTICULTURE. 11 Hamilton Place. Bos- ton. WANTED— For a large private place, a first-class man as inside Foreman. Must have European experience in some of the best places. Apply, with < opie3 of testliro- nlals, to H. W., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. WANTED— By April 1st for our new house, young man with fair knowledge of rose growing. Good opportunities for the right man. Give references and state wages required in first letter to Montrose Greenhouses. Montrose, Mass. WANTED— First-class man to take charge of a city flower store in fashionable district. One capable of making fine table decorations and waiting on critical cus- tomers. Salary .$20 per week to right man. T. W., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. WANTED— Manager In a plant-shipping department of a large commercial estab- lishment. None need apply unless experi- enced in overseeing men, handling palms, bedding plants, etc. Married man pre- ferred. State wages wanted. Also a po- sition for an assistant. L. Company, care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. WANTED BY APRIL 1ST— A FORE- MAN on a large commercial place. A po- sition is offered to an honest, sober, intel- ligent man. One who is familiar with Greenhouse and Outside plants, who Is able to handle men to good advantage. To such a man is offered a permanent position with good salary. Give full particulars in first letter. Address Plants, care IIORTI- CULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place. Boston. WANTED— Man to take care of con- servatory; one who has knowledge of spring planting and knows how to do trim- ming. Address Spring, care HORTICUL- TURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Bost- THE PERFECTION OF GREEN- HOUSE BUILDING. The announcement in our advertis- ing columns o£ the establishment of a company for the erection of green- houses and conservatories under the "U-Bar" patents will, no doubt, find many interested readers. For utility and beauty this construc- tion is unquestionably the highest at- tainment in greenhouse and conserva- tory building. The Messrs. Pierson and de Forest begin business with a splendid factory equipment, with a wide field of operators and with the personal confidence and esteem of the gardening profession. A high art catalogue is in course of preparation and every reader of HOR- TICULTURE should make early appli- cation for a copy. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. Bridgeport, Pa. — August Swartz, one house. Stratford, Ct— C. D. Mills, one house. Rochester, N. H. — Ernest Chalmers, one house. Lisbon Falls, Me.— H. W. Blethen, one house. Southboro, Mass. — T. J. Brennan, one house. West Falmouth, Me. — H. T. Meloon, one house. Elizabeth, N. J. — Elizabeth Nursery Co., four houses, 35x200. Baltimore, Md. — St. Mary's Indus- trial School, six houses, 22x100 each. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued February 27, 1906. 813,495. Method of Separating Buck- horn and Plantain Seed From Clover and Alfalfa Seed. Samuel P. Glunt, Union City, Ind. 813,539. Lawn Edger. Gaius Vincent, Minneapolis, Minn., as- signor of one-half to Hen- ry Woollett, Minneapolis, Minn. 813,696. Stump Puller. John K. Flynn, Duluth, Minn. 813,717. Plant Excavator. Rudolph D. Kline. Streator, III. Reissue 12,459. Fruit Grader. Wil- liam C Anderson, San Jose, Cal., assignor, by mesne assignments, to An- derson - Barngrover Mfg. Co., San Jose, Cal., a Ooi poration of California. IKOTEEN APHIS PUN THE ORIGINAL ANDfiENUINE NlCOTINEiUMItiANT DCLV IMITATE D BUT NEVER EQUALED INIFOIfflAmAMEFIOTI DON T ACCEPT INF C RIOR IMITATIONS PRICE 60^ PER BOX OF 12 SHEETS *6?°PE.RCASE0F TWELVE BOXES. NICOTINE MFG.CO. ST. LOUIS, MO) Carman's Antipest INSECTICIDE AND FUNGICIDE For the Garden, Orchard and Greenhouse, Nonpoisonous and harmless to vegetation. Kills Green Fly, Aphides. Bark Lice, Thrip, Mealy Bug. Red 5pider, Scale, Wire Worms, Ants and Slugs. This is the Grower's Friend, handy to use, cheap and effective, mixes readily in water. Destroys all insect pests and keeps down filth. $1.50 per gallon. Also in quarts, half gallons and in bulk. Send for circulars. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO , Flushing, N. Y. If you want to do business with rose growers or rose dealers, advertise in our Rose Number next week. Send copy at once. Holds Class Firmly See the Point «S" PEERLESS l Glazing Points are thebest, « No rights or lefts. Box or 1 1.000 point! 75 ct». pottptid. IIKNKYA.DUKK.lt, « 714 Chestnut Nt., Phil*., Ft. FOR SALE. Greenhouse and vegetable business, carried on for ten years. About 5000 feet of glass, two new houses, two old; new dwelling house and burn 30 acres of land. Walter Slade, Box 394, Franklin, Mass. FOR SALE — Two greenhouses, 20x68, with hot water heating apparatus and well stocked with Carnations and Vio- lets. Will sell as it is with dwelling house attached and 17.000 feet of land, or to be taken down and removed. Adress 703 Chestnut St., Waban. Mass. 302 horticulture: March 10, 1906 " . . ■ IHeS.--'! i ' >p h 8BB HSS BSE SB" 1 ANNOUNCEMENT BY HITCHINGS ®. CO. WE are pleased to inform our friends aud patrons that we have re- sumed business under our old and well-known Arm name of Hitch- ings & Co., with sales offices at 117U Broadway, N. Y. City. Gen- era] offices and Works at West Side Ave., Jersey City, 'Foundries and Boil- er Shops at Garfield Ave. and Union Street, Jersej City, N. J. The Officers of the Company are E. W. Hitchings, President; Charles Armitage, Secretary and Treasurer; William Sefton, Sup't of Works. In addition to Hitchings & Co.'s former manufacturing plant, we have acquired the Pierson-Sefton Co.'s new factories, and their entire work- ing for..-, consequently we are in a position to largely increase our pro- duction. We trusl our friends will favor us with the same libera] patronagi and confidence we have enjoyed for so many years. USEFUL BOOKS. MANUAL OF THE TREES OF NORTH AMERICA (Sargent); 826 pages, 644 illustrations; $6.00. THE HORTICULTURISTS' RULE- BOOK (Bailey); 312 pages; illus- trated; 75 cents. THE AMERICAN CARNATION (C. W. Ward); illustrated; $3.50. THE DAHLIA (Peacock); revised edi- tion; 30 cents. CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL (Smith); 120 pages; illustrated; 40 cents; revised edition ready April 1. THE CHRYSANTHEMUM (Herring- ton) ; 50 cents. HOW TO MAKE MONEY GROWING VIOLETS (Saltford); 25 cents. THE FIRST COUNTY PARK SYS- TEM (Kelsey); 300 pages; illus- trated; $1.25. A MANUAL ON THE PROPAGATION AND CULTIVATION OF THE PAE. ONY (Harrison); illustrated; 30 cents. ORDER FROM HORTICULTURE PU1BISHING CO., 11 Hamilton PI., Boston. If you want to do business with rose growers or rose dealers, advertise in our Rose Number next week. Send copy at once. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy lo handle. Price per crate i2o 7 in. pots in crate $«.2o 608 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 gin. pots in crate $3 60 48 10 " " 4.80 24 11 " " 3.60 24 >2 " " 4.80 12 14 " " 4.80 6 16 " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Laivn Vases etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order. Address Hilflngrer Bms., Pottery, Fort Edward. N.Y. August Rolker 4 Sons, Agts. , 31 Barclay St. , N. V. City. NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL* For particulars address John G. Eater, Saddle River, AT. J. Price DC • crate 1500 2 in. pots in crate $4 88 1500 «5i " 5-25 1500154 " ** Coo 1000 3 " 5.00 800 3K " " 5-8o 5°0 4 4.50 3205 * 4.51 1446 " " .16 for heating any Description of Building by Steam or hot Water NEW YORK OFFICE III Fl FTH AVE 74 FRANKLIN ST BOSTON Standard Flower , . POTS If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capit 1, wr te us, we can save you monev W. H. ERNEST. 28th and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C. BOSTON PLATE Sl WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 261 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. IMWWWWWWtMWWVVWIVMWWWVWWWMIW LUMBER For Greenhouse Benches Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing. Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. We are in a Special n DCPVV PVDDEvC " Position to Furnish ILUM UlrnLOO Everthing in PINE and HEflLOCK BUILDING LUnBER WRITE FOR PRICES Adam Schillo Lumber Co. Cor. Weed St. & Hawthorn, ... CHICAGO Tel. North 1626 and 1627 »1MWwArVWWI«AWWW>rVW>rWWVWIWI>WW»A a J FINE SILVER CUPS and TROPHIES For Exhibition Awards, Sporting Events, etc. FINEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY FROM THE BEST MANUFACTURERS AND AT LOWEST PRICES. THORNTON BROS., LAWRENCE, MASS. C March In, 1906 MORTICULTURE 303 GREENHOUSE MATERIAL If you contemplate erecting a greenhouse it will cost you nothing to discuss the construction of it with us. You may not entertain our ideas in the matter and in that case we lose your order. Florists using our material have made money — had perfect houses. We will be glad to help you — write us about it. JOHN C. MONINGER CO. — Chicago 117 E. BLACKHAWK STREET IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie Street. CHICACO. -&>- 'J d 3 TrademarKs and Copyrights Send ynur business dirert to Washington. Saves time and insure better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five vears' active practice. SPECIALTY "Working on the Failures ofOlhe SIGGERS & SIGGERS \tent lawyers Boilers made of the best material; shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel; water space all around front, sides and back. Wiiie for information. CTOSS S SASH BARS feet or lunger HOT BED SASH PEGKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED and EQUIPPED COMPLETE I F DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEAMS LUMMR CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. T Pox 0, Na'ional Union Building • '\ Washington, D. C. P Greenhouse Material Ask lor ou- Special Ca'alogue No 5S4 describing Boiler Tubes, Boilers, Tubes, as , Lumber and Sup- plies of every kind from the Fifty Mill on Dollar St. Loui> World's Fair. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. S5tb . <_aivkx,u ^v, ntioj BY SLIPPING A PEERLESS GLASS REPAIR CLAMP over a cracked plass you protect your stock, wiveojii land glass. Do it now before the high wind play havoc with your roofs. $1 00 will rei a r I5n li(j his. Ask your supply man, or A. HLOHIMER, Wauwatosu, Wis. "ndfir^ed by about 400 prominent florists. If you want to do business with rose growers or rose dealers, advertise in our Rose Number next week. Send copy at once. is the. be.st« WRITE- fOLLY MFG. Co. -CHICAGO- For Frele-Catalocjue. VEHTILATiriG Apparatus, F/TT//i6S Hot-Bed SASH- ■N§- ./l»KE. SKETCHES ^/HY£> ELSTIMATE.S- 304 HORTICULTURE March 10, 1906 2X3" Aixgle Our Greenhouses— and More Foot Piece Talk N9 1165 N91166 After you have set the wooden posts (or your greenhouse, and lined them up carefully, some are bound to be a bit higher or lower than the others. That's a bad proposition to overcome, and if you don't overcome it, there's a wind — where there's a wind there's bound to be an uneven pressure and a continual breaking of the glass not to mention the impossibility of heat tight joints. The cast iron foot piece has an adjustment that takes up all these variations and brings your side supports exact and even. If it's a case of sup- porting a ridge and furrow gutter, we have a round socket top on the foot piece to take the pipe support, giving this same adjustment strong point. Lord and Burnham Co. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS and MANUFACTURERS 1133 Broadway, cor. 26th St., N. Y. Boston Branch : 819 Tremont Building. You see our greenhouses are really a nicely adjusted, balanced proposi'ion, with ultimate economy always assured. Interior view of three connected houses, each 24 ft. wide — Our Standard Iron Construction. Erected complete and heated with the Weathered Sectional Boiler for Chatterton Warburton, Fall River, Mass. Write him. Send for Catalog. Weathered Company 46 MARION ST., NEW YORK The Only Perfect Tomato and Plant Support Hade of Heavy Galvanized Wire c N 0 Q u v 0. to • O 0 — 0 0 Height complete " of bottom section " "top " Diameter of circle Manufactured — by — IGOE BROS. 34 inches 24 12 14 226 North 9th St. Brooklyn, N. Y- Madonna Raised by John Cook, Baltimore sevofeato the^ flORfSZ^PlANrJMAN, 10MCAPE Garden Ei Kmc/red Interest m. ^ts LIBRARY NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN. ^53 U ////amf/mTWce. BqJton, Mass. di/bscriph'on, #/flgj 306 H ORTICULTURE March 17, 1906 ft 1 ^»«<,«*e»«.»o»«» ft Is ft . & . . • . . # . . ^ ■ . » . . * > - * ■ . * ■ • i 1765 Westward, Ho ! 1906 £mo? Massachusetts to California! ft ft ft ft ft •2? ft ft ft ft 1 ft ft ft The above map shows how HEWS' POTS have kept pace with the trend of National Progress FOR 140 YEARS OUR WARE HASJSTOODIFOR Quality-DurabiliLy-Porosity i m .ft 1 ft 1 ft i m ft ft ft 1 ft ft ft ft $ $ $ $ ft ft ft ft CUSTOHERS FOR HALF A CENTURY SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS HEWS' POTS SOLD 40 YEARS AGO STILL IN CONSTANT USE GROWERS ATTRIBUTE THEIR SUCCESS TO THE POROSITY OF OUR WARE ft ft ft A. H. HEWS & CO. Inc. BOSTON OFFICE: IS Tremont St. Rooms 818*885 Main Office and Factories: CAMBRIDGE, MASS. NEW YORK BRANCH: Pearson Street Long Island City ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft SUPPLEMENT HORTICULTURE, Vol III No, 11 MARCH 17, 1906 HYBRID TEA ROSE J. B. CLARK. ffaiym Mr Krarns PnntumJ. I March 17, 1906 HORTICULTURE 307 Select List of Hybrid Perpetual and other ROSES FOR OUTDOOR PLANTING We make a specialty of preparing Roses for outdoor planting, our stock is all field grown, either American or imported from England or Ireland. The plants (unless otherwise specified), have all during the winter months been potted up into 5 or 6 inch pots ace Tding to the growth of the variety, they have been stored in cold houses where they will break away naturally making it the best possible stock for you to sell to your retail customers. Per Per doz. 100. Abel Carriere $3.00 $25.00 Alfred Colomb 3.00 25.00 Alfred K. Williams 3.00 25.00 American Beauty 3.00 23.00 Anna de Diesbacb 3.00 25.00 Ards Rover 3.00 25.00 Ann. of Gierstein 3.00 25.00 Baroness Rothschild 3.00 25.00 Baron de Bon.stettin 3.00 25.00 Beauty of Waltham 3.00 25.00 Blanche Moreau 2.50 20.00 Boule de Neige 3.00 25.00 Brenda 3.00 25.00 Capt. Hayward 3.00 25.00 Coquette des Blanches.... 3.00 25 00 Captain Christy 3.00 25.00 Clio 3.00 25.00 Common Provence 2.50 20.00 Charles Lefebvre 3.00 25.00 Comtess Muranais 2.50 20.00 Countess of Oxford 3.00 25.00 Countess of Koseberry 3.00 25.00 Camille Bernardin 3.00 25.00 Crested Moss 3.00 25.00 Dinsmore 3.00 25.00 Duke of Edinburgh 3.00 25.00 Duke of Took 3.1 k.i 25.ini Dr. Andrv 3.00 25.00 Duke of Wellington 3.00 25.00 Dupuy Jamain 3.00 23 00 Per Per doz. 100. Earl of Dufferin $3.00 $25.00 Eclaire 3.00 25.00 Etieune Levet 3.00 25.00 Eugene Furst 3.00 25.00 Fislier Holmes 3.00 25.00 Francois Michelon 3.00 25.00 Frau Karl Drusehki 3.00 25.00 den. Ja uiiiiot 3.00 25.00 Gloire de Lvounaise 3.00 25.00 Gloire de Margottin 3.00 25.00 Gloire de Mosses 2.50 20.00 Gustav Piganeau 3. no 25.00 Grand Mogul 3.00 25.00 Helen Keller 3.00 25.00 Her Majost v 3.00 25.00 Heinrich Schultheis 3.00 25.00 Henry Martin 2.50 20.00 Jean Liabaud 3.00 25. no Jules Margottin 3.00 25.00 Jeannie Dickson 3.00 25.00 John Hopper 3.00 25.00 Ladv I'enzanee 3.00 25.00 Lord Penzance 3.00 25.00 Louis Van Houtte 3.00 25.00 Marchioness of Lome 3.00 25.00 Margaret Dickson 3 00 25.00 Mabel Morrison 3.00 25.00 Magna Charta 2.50 20.00 Marchioness of Downsbire. 3.00 25.00 Marchioness of Dufferin.. 3.00 25.00 P. r doz. Marie Baumann 3.00 Marshall P. Wilder 3.00 Meg. Merrilies 3.00 Merveille de Lyon 3.00 Mrs. John Laing 3.00 Mrs. J. S. Crawford 3 00 Mine. Charles Wood 3.00 Mine. Gabriel Luizet 3.00 Mine. Victor Verdier 3.00 Mme. Plantier 2.50 Princess Adelaide 2.50 Prince ' lamille de Roha n . 3.00 Persian Yellow 3.00 Paul Neyron 3.00 Pride of Waltham 3.00 Queen of Queens 3.00 Rugosa 2.50 Rugosa Alba i.50 Rodocanachi 3.00 Rosieriste Jacobs 3.00 Sweet Brier 2.00 Soleil d'Or 3.00 Star of Waltham 3.00 Senator Vaisse 3.00 Tom Wood 3.00 Ulrich Brunner 3.00 White Provence 2.50 White Provence 2.50 Victor Verdier 3.00 Victor Hugo 3.00 HYBRID TEA AND OTHER EVERBLOOMING ROSES FOR OUTDOOR PLANTINC [neb pots. Belle Siebrecht. . . .5 & 6 Bessie Brown 5 & 0 Beauty of Rose- ruawr 4 Bridesmaid 5 i laroline Testout . . . 6 Champion of the World Clothildc Soupert. . Coquette de Lyon. . Duchess de Bra- baut Etoile du Lyon. . , . Ktoilo du Lyon. . . . Franz Deezen I-'ra ncisca Kruger. . Cross an Xeplil /.. . . I lonnosa Per doz. $3 on 3.00 2.00 3.00 3 00 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 I 50 2.50 :: on 1.50 3.00 2.50 Per 100. $23.00 23.00 15.00 25.00 23.00 1 2 ( N i 1 2 i ii i 12.00 12.00 12.00 20.00 25.00 12.00 25.00 20.00 Helen Gould. Ideal La France Liberty Kaiserin Augusta Victoria M a in a n Cochet Pink Mama u Cochel White Marie Van Houtte. Marie Van Houtte. Mme. Joseph Schwartz Mine. Abel Chate- nay Mme. Abel Chate nay Inch pots. 4 Per doz. $2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.50 2 51 1 1.50 3 00 Per 100. $15.00 23.IHI 25.00 25.00 20.00 20.00 20,00 12.00 25 110 1 50 12.00 3.00 25.00 Inch pots. Mme. Camille 5 Mnie. Jules (Irolez. 5 Mine. Rene Gerard. 4 Mrs. B. R. Cant. .. 5 Madalena Scalaran- dis 4 Marie Guillot 4 Papa Gontier 4 Perle des Jardins. . 5 Queen's Scarlet. .. . 4 Safrano 4 Souvenir de la Mai- Ma ison 6 Souvenir deWooton 5 Sunset 5 The Bride 5 Vicountess Folk- stone 6 Per doz. $2.50 3.00 2. no 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.50 3.00 1.50 1 50 3.00 :; 00 3.00 3.00 Per 100 $25.00 25.00 25 00 25.00 2r" 25.00 25.00 25.00 25 00 20.00 20.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 20.00 20.00 23.00 25.00 15.00 25 00 25.00 25.011 25 00 25 no 2 20 00 25.00 25.00 Per LOO. $20.00 25.00 15 00 20.00 15.00 12.00 12 00 25.00 12 00 12.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25 011 3.00 25.00 RAMBLER, CLIMBING AND TRAILING ROSES STRONC TWO YEAR OLD PLANTS MOSTLY IN 6-INCH POTS i rinison Rambler Philadelphia Rambler. . . . White Rambler Yellow Rambler Waltham Rambler (now). Dorothy Perkins Wichuraiana Wichuraiana Debutante. Per Per Per Per doz. ion. doz. 100. $3.00 $25.00 Wichuraiana Mandas Tri- 3.00 25.00 uniph $3.00 $25.00 3 on 25.00 Wichuraiana Pink Roamer. 3.00 25 oo 3.00 25.00 Wichuraiana I oiversal l>*a- 30.00 vorite 3.00 25 00 3.00 25.no Baltimore Belle 2.50 20.00 2.00 1500 Prairie Queen 2.50 20.00 3.00 25 00 Climbing Clothilde Soupert 3.00 25.00 Chromatella 3.50 V a Gloire de Dijon $3 Devoniensis 3 Lamarque 3 Marechal Niel 3. Solfaterre 3 Rein ■ Marie Henriette.. . . 3 W. A. Richardson 3 White Banksia 2 Yellow Banksia 2 er Per oz. 100. .50 $25.00 50 .50 25.00 .50 .50 25.(10 50 .50 .50 ROSES WITH LONG CANES We can supply Gloire de Dijon and Marechal Niel Roses in 7-inch pot grown plants with canes 8 feet long at $i 25- each. The Baby Rambler. We have an im- mense stock of this popular bedding rose. 4-inch pots, $3.00 per dozen, $25.00 per 100. 5-inch pots, $4.50 p.T dozen, $35.00 per 100. Killarney. The finest bedding rose yet introduced. A grand lot of extra heavy two year old budded plants in 6-inch pots. $4.00 per dozen, $30.00 per 100. NEWER VARIETIES OF ROSES FOR OUTDOOR PLANTINC Frau Karl Drusehki. The first really white hybiid perpetual, a fine flower, a strong grower and a free bloomer. A fine lot 01 6-inch pots, $3.00 per dozen, $25.00 per 100. Etoile de France. A brilliantly rich velvety crimson hybrid-tea rose which will be certain to prove valuable as a forcing and bedding variety. We offer a fine lot of I ye;r old grafted plants in 3-inch pots. 50 cents each, $5.00 per dozen. Souvenir de Pierre Notting. This we believe is destined to become the ideal yellow bedding rose. Strong 5-inch pots, 50 cents each, $4.00 per dozen. New White Rambler Rose "Trier". A new white climbing variety that is recommended especially on account of its free blooming qualities. 40 cents each, $4.00 per dozen. HENRY A. DR.EER, 714 chestnut st., Philadelphia, pa. 308 HORTICULTURE. March 1?. isog £W»WIWWWIIWW>>MWWWt>WWWV*>VWW NEW CRIMSON CANNA Gold Medal Winner at St. Louis Mrs. W. F. Hasting $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000. Delivery NOW or up to the 1st of April SOLE DISTRIBUTOR 383=387 Ellicott St., BUFFALO, N. Y. 1 WMMMMWIAWIWMWWIWWWWWWMWWWWMIWIWW A PAIR OF QUEENS Richmond Wellesley 2 1-2 inch pots 2 1-2 inch pots $12.00 per 100 $10.00 per 100 Waban Rose Conservatories NATICK, MASS. March 17. 1906 HORTICULTURE 3011 SPECIAL OFFER for Immediate Acceptance As will be seen by the following list we have a very complete collection of Roses. Those enumerated we can supply in hundred and thousand lots ; we have several hundred other varieties we can supply in quantities less than hundred lots. They are all two year old field grown and the handsomest plants we have had the pleasure of offering to the flower-loving public. We have upwards of 150,000 in our storehouses awaiting shipment. The kinds consist of the choicest we have been able to import from all parts of the world, in addition to the thousands growing in our Nurseries, which created quite a sensation the past summer. Offer is made subject to stock being unsold. HYBRID PERPETUAL VARIETIES. $1.23 per doz.; $10 per 100; $90 per 1000. Abel Carriere, brilliant purplish crimson. Alfred Coloornb, bright crimson. Anna do Diesbach, beautiful carmine. Baron Bonstettin, dark crimson. Baron Haussman, carmine. Baronne de Maynard, white. Baroness Rothschild, pale 1esh. Bessie Johnson, blush white. l!:ill of Snow, pure white, excellent variety. Capt. Christy, delicate rose. Capt. Haywood, bright carmine crimson. ('.line Forestier, yellow. Charles Lefebvre, brilliant velvety crim- son. Chestnut Hybrids, light rose. Coquette des Allies, white. Charles Lamb, bright cherry rose. Countess Julie de Schulenberg, dark red. Countess of Oxford, carmine. Duke of Edinburgh, rich brilliant Vermil- lion. Fisher Holmes, rich crimson, shaded sear- let. Fran Karl Druschkl, pure snow white, long pointed buds; large full flowers; free and constant. Finest white rose grown. ($15.00 per 100). Gen Jacqueminot, glowing scarlet crimson, superb flower. Gen. Washington, red. shaded crimson. Gloire de Lyonnaise, white, slightly tinged with yellow. Gloire de Margottin, red. Jeanne Dickson, silvery rose. Jean Llabaud, bright deep crimson maroon. John Hopper, rose crimson. Jules Margottin, brilliant glossy pink. Louis Van Houtte, reddish scarlet. -Mad. ('has. Wood, clear rosy crimson. Mini. Gabriel Luizet. light silvery pink. Mabel Morrison, pure white. Margaret Dickson, pure white. Marshall P. Wilder, cherry ros<\ mingled with carmine. Mine Plantier, white. Marie Baumann, carmine. Magna Charta, bright pink, snffused with carmine; a grand variety. Mrs. John Lning, soft pink color, large and full. Mrs. R. G. Sherman Crawford, clear rosy pink, outer petals shaded to pale flesh, very free, a grand rose. Monsieur Boncenne, deep crimson. Marchioness of Londonderry, pure ivory white, very large petals of great sub- stance; high centre and good form. Paul Neyron. dark rose. Paeonia, light red. Prince Camille de Rohan, fiery red. Perle des Blanches, white, pale center. Pius IX, beautiful shade of red. Princess de Beam, bright red. Princess Louis Victoria, blush white. Ulrieh Brunner, red cerise. Victor Verdier, bright rose. HYBRID TEA VARIETIES. $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. (except where noted). Augustine Guinosseau, White La Frame'. Baldwin, carmine crimson. Caroline Testout, bright salmon pink. Etolle de Lyon, bright sulphur yellow ($3.50 per dozen.) Felleniberg, deep rosy red. Gruss an Teplitz, crimson scarlet. Grace Darling, salmon, shaded rose. Helen Gould, rosy crimson. Kaiserin. White (Kaiserin Augusta Vic- toria). Kaiserin, Pink. (Mail. Jules Grolez) $4.00 per dozen). Kaiserin. Red (Mad. Abel Chatenay) ($3.00 per dozen). L'Innocenee, pure white. Mad. Joseph Combet, cream white. Souv. de la Wooten, rich veivety red. Souv. de ia Malmaison, pink. Souv. du Pres. Carnot, rosy flesh. Viscountess Folkstone, creamy pink ($3.0(1 per dozen). HYBRID TEA VARIETIES. (Newer Kinds.) Aivhiduchesse Maria Immaculcta. bright red ($3.00 ner dozen). I in. Kngelbert d'Arenberg, red ($3.50 per dozen). Duehesse Hedwig d' Arenberg, Bright pink ($3.00 per dozen). Duehesse Maria Salviata, peach red ($3.00 per dozen). Edu. Meyer, copper red. wilh yellow shad- ing ($3.00 per dozen). Etolle de France, fine velvety crimson; a beautiful novelty, $7.50 per dozen. in il, rich Harms, yellowish orange, with cream; one of the best hybrid teas in- troduced within the last years ($6.00 per dozen). Killarncy, flesh shaded white; fine ($3.50 per dozen). Pharisaer. tender rosy, on long strong stems; tine for cut flowers ($4.00 per dozen). Koine Marie Henriette (Red Gloire de Di- jon) Identical to the popular Gloire de Dijon and has the same fascinating quali- ties ($4.50 per dozen). Richmond, beautiful crimson ($3.50 per dozen), 3 in. pots. Souv. dc Mad. Helene Lambert, dark red ($3.50 per dozen). TEA SCENTED AND NOISETTE VARIETIES. $2.00 per dozen; ($15.00 per 1 (except as noted). Dr. Grill, coppery yellow, shading to rose ($4.00 per dozen). Francisca Kruger, copper yellow. Gloire de Dyon, yellow, shaded cream ($3.00 per dozen). Mad. Lombard, rosy bronze, shaded with carmine. Maman Cocnet. deep flesh pink. Maman Coohet, white. Marecbal Nlel, yellow ($3.50 per dozen). Marie Van Houtte, lemon yellow ($4.00 per dozen). Perle des Jardins. deep straw or canary yellow ($3.50 per dozen). Sony, de Pierre Notting. deep apricot yel low, shaded orange. W. A. Richardson, deep orange yellow. TEA SCENTED AND NOISETTE VARIETIES. (Newer kinds.) G. Nabonnoud, soft pink ($3.50 per dozen). Safrano, a fleurs rouges, led ($3.50 per dozen). CLIMBING VARIETIES. $2.00 per dozen; ($15.00 per 100) (except as noted). Baltimore Belle, flesh white. Celine Forestier, pale yellow. Clothilde Soupert, outer petals white; ecu tre rosy. Crimson Rambler, crimson scarlet. Empress of China, bright pink. Helene, delicate violet color: buds carmine. Jules Margottin. glossy pink or flesh. La France, delicate silvery rose. Mme. Plantier, white. Marie Dermar, double white; vigorous grower. Paul's Carmine Pillar, beautiful large dark red. Pink Rambler, pink or rose colored. Psyche, pale iosy pink. Queen of the Prairies, clear bright pink. Seven Sisters, color varies from white to crimson. Triumphant, pink. White Rambler, white. Yellow Rambler, yellow trusses in great profusion. Zepherine Drouhin. a very landsome hardy climbing 1 hornless variety, with dark men, rich handsome foliage. The flowers iic a lovely shade of rich pink and per- fectlyformed buds; strong 2 yr. old ($4.00 per dozen). MOSS VARIETIES. $2.00 per dozen: $15.00 per 100. Blanche Moreau, white, ('rested Moss, rose. Chapeau de \apoleon, red. Dr. Berthier, brilliant cherry red. Double white, white. Glory of Mosses, carmine "use. Mad. William Paul, clear r -so. Mad. Moreau, red Vermillion. Old rose, pale rose. Red Moss, red. Valet, vivid rose. RUGOSA VARIETIES. $2.00 per dozen (except where noted 1. Alia, white. Conrad Ferdinand Meyer, clear silvery pink ($2.50 per dozen). Mine. Georges Braunt. white, semi double. Rosea, rose. Rubra, red. Rugosa alba plena, white, with delicate pink centre ($3.00 per dozen). ROSA WICHURAIANA AND THEIR HYBRIDS. $1.50 per dozen (except where noted). Alberie Rarbier. creamy white, shaded yel- low ($3.50" per dozen). Dorothy Perkins, shell pink. Evergreen Gem. buff, changing to white Pink Roamer, rich pink. Ruby Queen, beautiful rubv red flowers ($3.00 per dozen). Wichuralana, pure white, single. AUSTRIAN BRIAR VARIETIES. $2.50 per dozen (except where noted). Austrian Copper, bright reddish copper flowers, single ($3.00 per dozen). Harrison's yellow, golden yellow, semi- double. Persian Yellow, deep golden yellow flowers, double. Sole!] d'Or, changing from orange yellow to reddish gold anrl nasturtium red; dis- tinct. BABY RAMBLERS. Mad. Norbert Levavasseur, a dwarf form of the Crimson Rambler; very tine, 3 in. pot plants $1.50 per dozen; field grown plants, ($3.00 per dozen: $25.00 per 100). Schneekopf (White Baby Rambler) re sembling the above, but having pure wind Bowers, pot plants ($6.00 pi r dozen). GALLICA. York & Lancaster, white, -triped red; some times self colored ($5.00 per dozen). SINGLE. Cherokee, pure silvery white ($3.50 per dozen). We have a splendid lot of Standard 1, in H. P., H. T. and Noisette varie ties, (he handsomest stock that we have ever offered. Will be pleased to send a list of varieties. Ask tor our New Wholesale Catalogue. Visitors Welcome. BOBBINK & ATKINS, NursFe.r„yfTsetns and RUTHERFORD, N. J. 310 horticulture: March 17, 1906 UIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIUi I WE HANDLE THE [ | PRODUCT I I OF 1 I 35 I OF THE LARGEST I Rose Growers I IN NEW ENGLAND [ Welch Brothers I | 15 PROVINCE ST., BOSTON 3llllllllllllllllllllllllllllimilllllliiiiillllliiiiiiiiiiillllliliiiliiiiiiii VISIT OUR CVT FLOWER DEPARTMENT Houghton & Dutton THE GREAT CASH HOUSE OF NEW ENGLAND Best Values Biggest Bargains Busiest Store IN ALL BOSTON CRAFTED ROSES Brides and Maids (irown on Manetti imported direct from Scotland. This has always been our grafting stock, giving ex= cellent results. Only a few thou- sand left over what we want for our own use. $IO per 100 $90 per (000 R. T. McCORUM NATICK, MASS. IMftWMM/IMIWVMWWWWtlWWWWWVWVVI Manetti Rose Stocks Imported to order from the best English and French growers, prices by correspondence ; we have the permission of W. E. Holmes to publish the following extract of his letter, dated Montrose, Mass. February 1st, 1906. Gentlemen : " I am very pleased to inform you that the 15,000 Englis-h Manetti obtained from you are the best we ever handled, both for uniform grade and vigor. It is no trouble to make them grow; out of the first 5,000 in the grafting case, we have not lost over three p. c. We shall increase our order for this fall — " HYBRID ROSES, low budded or tree shape, stand- ards and half standards, prime English and German Stock, true to name, in rich assortment of the best sorts only ; send for list and order timely to secure Fall delivery. We are HORTICULTURAL IMPORTERS and DEALERS and procure to order any article in the Plant and Bulb Line, for greenhouse or outdoor planting ; we sell to the trade only and solicit your orders. Address AUGUST ROLKER & SONS 31 Barclay St., NEW YORK P. O. BOX 752 March 17, 1906 HORTICULTURE 311 American Rose Society Visitors In Boston Are invited to call and inspect the two most elegant retail flower stores in tne city. 312 H ORTI CULTURE March 17. 190G ASTER SEED KATE LOCK Again Taken Highest Awards Wherever Shown Colors (Enchantress pink) and white, trade packet. $1.00. Noagents. Don't send checks. 1 U I (\0V ASTER SPECIALIST. J. Ill LUUIX, 41 Manchester Ave.. Toronto, Ont. Eden Trial Grounds, Middleboro, Mass. Your Aster, Miss Kate Lock, is the finest I ever grew. The largest and most perfect flowered Aster on my grounds this year and that is saying consider- able, as I had seed from Italy, Germany, France, England Califomia.Canada, and the United States. REV. f. R. LAWRENCE, Prop. New Rose of Extraordinary Beanty Trail Karl Druschki" Hardy Perpetual Flowering White Rose. Everybody should have it. We offer strong field-grow uplants. For descript ion ofthisand other novelties send for booklet with beauti- ful colored plate of the New Rose mailed free. ELLWANGER & BARRY MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES ROCHESTER. MEW YORK Kaiserin Roses Very fine grafted Kaiserin rose plants for immediate delivery, out of 2 y2 inch pots, ready to shift. Write for prices. A. N. PIERSON CROMWELL, CONN. LADY GAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl Druschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Notting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH rose specialist WOODS HOLE, MASS. U-BAR REASON NUMBER TWO To both have a light house and a strong, durable house is a difficult combination. When you remove shading members you remove supporting or stiffening members. U-BAR GREENHOUSES Are the Best Greenhouses Built because the lightness of construction is not at the expense of durability or rigidity. No other construction combines both sash bar and and iron rafter in one, while casting only the amount of shade of the sash bar alone. KNOW I'-BAR REASON? BEFORE YOU BUY A GREENHOl -F PIERSON U=BAR COMPANY Designers and Builders CJ-BAR GREENHOUSES Metropolitan Bldg., 4th Ave. and 23rd St. NEW YORK IjllllllllllllllllllllllllllUlllllllllllllllllillllBllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllim — ^\ #■ I ^J All our grafted Roses are from flowering wood — i bratted Koses 1,000 Baby Ramblers 1 All our grafted Roses are from flowering wood grafted on Dickson's Irish disbudded Manetti 5 stocks, and are now in exceptionally fine shape. : Killarney, $15 per 100; $150 per 1,000 Bride, Bridesmaid, Kaiserin, $12 per = 100; $120 per 1,000 To prevent disappointment Order now as stock is limited. 3 = Own Root Richmond Roses, $12 per 100. Killarney, $10 per 100. = J ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill, DsLGo„Pa. ( BENJ. CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. iiiiiiiiiiii;itiiiiiiiiii!!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitr 338 Fire Record 348 California Notes 348 Greenhouses Building and Projet ted 348 List of Patents 348 SUPPLEHENT WITH THIS ISSUE. LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. Y.— E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Ellicott St "ONTREAL— William Cooper, 568 St Paul St CHICAGO, ILL. — R. S. Lund, 1034 W. Monroe St. NEWPORT, R. I.— David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. CLEVELAND, O.— A. L. Hutchins, 38 Plymouth St PHILADELPHIA, PA.— George C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow CINCINNATI, O.— Frank W. Ball, 818 E. 3rd Street. St DETROIT— C. B. Chase, 59 Miami Ave. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.— Luther Monnette, 1100 Van INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. Wiegand, 1610 N. Illi- Ness Av. nois St WASHINGTON, D. C-.—Z. D. Blackistone, 14th and H LOUISVILLE, KY.-F. L. Schulz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. Street , N. W. 314 HORTICULTURE March 17, 1906 SCOLLAY BOILERS HOT WATER AND STEAM 6 Patterns, Made in 60 Various Sizes. Capacities to 10,000 sq. ft. Heating Surface w ffi i 1 .V. i i $ s 1 1 1 Cast Iron Greenhouse Pipe Special Cast Iron Greenhouse Pipe Fittings Expansion Tanks, Stop Valves Etc. Wrought Iron Pipes and Fittings of all Sizes Brass Valves of any Description Full Line of Engineer's Supplies, Tools Etc. Hot Water and Steam Heating Engineer and Contractor 72-76 MYRTLE AVE. (Borough of Brooklyn) NEW YORK CITY u. Q. scollay, Manager JOHN A. SCOLLAY, £ & £ £ m From ALEX. L. CARLSON, Elberon, N. J. "Every tiling about the heating apparatus you installed lor me is perfectly satisfactory. It is fully as recommended, and j»J your Invincible hot water boiler acts as quickly as steam. It is the most economical boiler I have ever fired, and I can 55 safely recommend it to any one who may inquire about it. m March 17, 1906 HORTICULTURE 315 Some Cook Roses ( 'cpok Seedling, No. 226. Our frontispiece shows the new rose Madonna, one of the best of John Cook's productions. We recently described a visit to the "Mecca" of American rose hy- bridists, viz., E. G. Hill's at Richmond. Ind. If Mr. Hill's place may be called the Mecca then may Mr. Cook's be aptly termed the "cradle" of American rose hybridizing. Madonna is a superb white rose with creamy centre, full double, opening perfect and deli- ciously fragrant; the foliage is rich and thorns few. No. 226 figured herewith, is of Bonsilene color, with sil- very lining. It is a rampant grower and the flowers are very large. No. 266, also illustrated in this issue, is a Jacqueminot crimson of great promise. Like the two others above described it is the result of crossing and recrossing Mr. Cook's own seedlings fur three gen- erations. Every shoot, he tells us, produces a flower i i iok Seedling, No. 266. on a stiff, ereet stem. Another of Mr. Cook's named varieties is Cardinal, a fine Large crimson scarlet. No. 367 is evidently a tea in all except fragrance, which is that of a garden hybrid. It- color is similar to that of the pink pond lily, and there are seven Leaflets 'Hi each leaf. No. 357 is very dark, approaching the shade of Prince Camille de Rohan. The petals are wavy edged, slightly incurving and rather short. The fragrance is equal to that of American Beauty. No. 310 is Brunner tint on the outside petals shading to deep crimson in the heart. It shows tea lineage in foliage and stem and the fragrance is well mingled between hybrid per- petual and tea. There are many other seedlings coming on at the noted Baltimore establishmeni from among which we may expect to see some promising additions to the list of American forcing ro New Roses The years 1904 and 1905 have produced some excel- lent new roses. It may be of interest briefly to review some of the most noteworthy varieties exhibited in tins country during that time. One of the finest of all is the new Hybrid Tea rose, J. B. Clark, which is faith- fully shown in the accompanying supplement. This rose was sent out by Hugh Dickson, Belfast, Ireland. At the show of the National Rose Society held in London in July last, something of a sensation was caused by a magnificent bloom of rose J. B. Clark in the stand of flowers shown by Hugh Dickson. The flower was 5 inches deep and " 1-'.' inches in diameter, probably the largest bloom of a Hybrid Tea ever shown. It worthily obtained the silver medal as the best flower of a Hybrid Tea Rose in the show. The coloring is rich deep scarlet I with blackish crimson. It has alluded t' 'glorified Liberty." One of its parents is said to een the old Hybrid Perpetual Rose Lord Bao I out by William Paul & Son. Waltham Cros -ears ago. This is a good red variety that bloom- well in the autumn when most of the Hvbrid Perpeti arc over. Rose J. B. Clark 316 HORTICULTURE March 17, 1906 obtained the gold medal of the National Rose Society (the highest possible award) at the autumn exhibition in 1904. On the same occasion the gold medal was awarded to a new rose called Irish Harmony. This is a lovely single rose, a creamy white flower; the foliage is bronze- colored and associates with the large creamy-white flowers very effectively. Shown by Alex. Dickson and Sons, Ltd., Newtownards, Ireland. Hugh Dickson is another grand new rose, a Hybrid Perpetual; it has also obtained the gold medal of the National Rose Society. Sent out by Hugh Dickson, Belfast. It is a flower of large size and exquisite form, of deep crimson, scarlet-coloring. It also has the merit of being delightfully fragrant; one cannot unfortun- ately say this of all the new roses. In July, 1905, only two new roses obtained highest honors and both were shown by Alex. Dickson and Sons, Newtownards, Ire- land. One of them was Betty, a large tea rose of some- what loose form, very vigorous, blush tinged with buff- color in the centre and with rose outside. It is fragrant, and on account of its bold appearance and soft coloring will doubtless soon become a favorite. The other gold medal rose is Mrs. Myles-Kennedy, a large and attrac- tive flower (Hybrid Tea) of good form, of pale blush coloring tinged with a deeper shade in the centre. This rose is also sweetly scented. On this occasion an award of merit was given to a new rambler rose called Mrs. F. W. Flight, exhibited by Cutbush & Son, Highgate, Lon- don. The flowers which are so freely produced as to be closely packed on the shoots, are very bright rose, fading to light pink with age. Three new roses received recognition at the autumn show of the National Rose Society in September last. Two received the gold medal, namely, Irish Elegance and Countess of Gosford. Irish Elegance is a very beautiful single rose; the large flowers are soft salmon pink and the buds and flowers are richly tinted with red and apricot. This lovely garden rose was shown by Alex. Dickson & Sons. Countess of Gosford is a handsome seedling Hybrid Tea rose, of good form, the petals being elegantly waved. The color is deep salmon pink. Shown by S. Mc- Greedy & Son, Portadown, Ireland. A card of com- mendation, an award inferior to the gold medal was given to rose Dorothy Page Roberts. This is a beautiful Hybrid Tea. a large flower with reflexing petals; color rich rose pink, which fades to a lighter shade as the blooms age. Alex. Dickson and Sons. Among new rambler roses the favorite was the new Lady Gay, so finely shown, growing in pots by William Paul & Son at the Temple Show. The large free pillar plants were masses of the lovely rich pink flowers and attracted much attention. It will no doubt soon become a feature of English gardens, for with the pergola now commonly seen in many gardens, rambling and climb- ing roses have become very popular. /{nSl^ ff- /HsCr t-KJi f British Horticulture NOTED ROSARIANS. Among the leading exhibitors of roses the names of Messrs. G. and W. H. Burch occupy a prominent posi- tion. Their list of awards totals 896, including several medals from the National Rose Society. At their nur- sery at Peterborough they have 16 houses devoted to rose culture. The great majority are grown in pots, including 10,000 Niphetos. Questioned as to the methods of culture adopted, the head of the firm re- cently stated: "Our chief aim is to produce a good, bold flower instead of a flimsy, flabby one, and we rather pride ourselves that our roses are easy to distin- guish by the stiff petals. One reason for that is that they are not driven, but only moderately forced. The importance of moderate forcing cannot well be exag- gerated. For instance, by keeping our roses at a mod- erate temperature only they last in bloom for six months instead of for two or three." The cutting of bloom commences in earnest in January, and when this is in full swing from 6000 to 7000 are cut in a week. Among the newer varieties being cultivated are Lady Gay, Hiawatha. Wedding Bells. Debutante, Minnehaha, Sweetheart, Carissima, J. S. Fay and J. B. Clark, the last named being a companion rose to the popular Frau Karl Druschki. THE OUTDOOR SECTION. Many acres are devoted to the standards, dwarfs and climbers. Thousands of standards are cultivated from which the best exhibition blooms are obtained, a great point being made in keeping the stems perfectly clean. There is a large stock of dormant buds, the great ma- jority of which are on the seedling brier. Mr. Burch is a strong advocate of this method, because of the last- ing quality of the flower produced and the longer life of the tree. The wood is much harder than that of roses grown on other stocks, whilst they more effectively resist the frost. Asked as to the changes in the system of modern planting, Mr. Burch replied: "This has changed very much even during the last ten years. For example, in the formation of roseries, the modern cus- tom is to plant beds of individual varieties. We have just supplied a very fine rosery of 18 beds, each con- taining 24 trees of one variety. This not only gives a very pleasing effect, but it is also exceedingly useful in these days of economizing time for (aide decorations, where only one color is used. The idea may be carried out in various designs, with arches and pergolas intro- duced to break up the monotony. A recent novel de- sign in a garden not far from here is a centre bed of Caroline Testout to represent a table, and 13 beds of various colors to represent 13 chairs." COVENT GARDEN MARKET EXTENSIONS. The steady increase in the flower trade has necessi- tated another extension to Covent Garden Market. Sometime ago a new block of buildings was added to accommodate the foreign section. Now the home trade is to receive additional space. A substantial new build- ing is now in course of erection on the site previously occupied by some ancient property. This will be about 75 feel by 95 feet, and will give additional space for 90 stands. There are many of the existing tenants who are desirous of obtaining more room, whilst it will also be possible to admit several florists who have hitherto been left out in the eold owing to the want of space. March 17, 1900 HORTICULTURE 317 At the present time the market is well supplied with cut bloom. Heavy consignments of daffodils are com- ing to hand from Guernsey and the Scilly Islands. In- creased attention is being paid to carnation culture, and there is now a tendency to overdo this branch. The blooms have never been so plentiful as at the present time. The most popular lines include Enchantress, Mrs. T. W. Lawson and Governor Roosevelt. The first named has been making the top price, averaging from 4s. to 5s. a dozen blooms, whilst the others make from 3s. to 4s. a dozen. Florists report that the American tree carnation is steadily growing in favor, the merito- rious displays made at the Royal Horticultural Society shows having done a greal deal to popularize the bloom. >t*/. GM*&. London, Eng., March 3, '06. Some Interesting Results in Rose Hybridization Hybridizers are working industriously to get a race of hardy roses. Rosa rugosa seems to be a favorite to work upon and we are promised a fine set of this cross- ing from that tireless hybridizer, Dr. Mullcr, of Ger- many. He also has some of the Persian Yellow type which will be, however, sent out by the firm of J. Grav- ereaux-L'Hay, in France Now. why not try the Rosa multiflora and, instead of using it as a seed bearer, use it as the pollen bearer. Some six years ago I crossed the Caserta with the pollen of the multiflora and I got three seedlings out of it which proved extra strong growers, more like the Caserta than the multiflora, and perfectly hardy. The flowers were pure white, fully four times as large as the multiflora, blooming in clus- ters of three and four flowers. I have no doubt, if this rose had been recrossed with one of the hardiest hybrid tea roses, some good results might have come out of it. I was not working then in the direction of hardy roses. I grew them a few years, and then as the bushes be- came too large I grubbed them out, for which I am Sorry now. Our native Rosa setigera is one which I think would produce better results than Rosa rugosa. It may be ob- jected that this is a climbing rose: well, I've had climb- ers from dwarfs, why wouldn't it bo possible to get dwarfs from climbers? I have two seedlings now, a cross between Billard et Banc and Marechal Niel, both climbers. One of the seedlings is all growth and no" flowers ; the other grows about five inches and then makes a bud. It took twenty flowers of the Marechal Niel to produce enough pollen to fertilize one flower. I also fertilized Billard et Barre with Persian Yellow. The seedlings had the same habit as the Persian Yel- low; the lower leaves would always ripen up and drop. In trying to keep them growing through the winter they became sick and died. They should have been kept dor- mant through the winter. I could cite many other in- stances of climbers producing dwarfs. It will very like- ly take a good many years in crossing and recrossing. besides patience and perseverance to get something nearer to what we are seeking. Damping off of Seedlings This disastrous disease to young seedlings is common enough to every gardener, and that it is caused by a parasitic fungus, has been known for many years. This fungus is botanically called pythium, and the most common species is baryanum. The hypha of the fungus makes its way into the tiny stem of the seedling, by way of the stomata, or by boring its way through the deli- cate cuticle. Some botanists affirm that the tips of the hypha secrete a ferment which dissolves the cell wall of the plant it comes in contact with, and so enables it to enter; while other ferments bring the organic sub- stances of the host into a condition in which the para- site can assimilate them. It usually enters the plant just at the surface of the ground. After it once gets in it goes on growing and branching through the whole system of the plant. The stem of the young seedling soon tumbles over because the tissues become so much damaged and decayed that the tiny stem has not the .. strength to stand upright. Once the plants fall they soon rot entirely away. The only cure for this dis- ease is to change the atmospheric conditions at once and also to keep the seed bed drier. Where damping off is in evidence, at some time or other there has been a ''too close atmosphere and too much moisture. Pythium, although a fungus is closely allied to the algae, and requires moisture for its normal reproductive process to go on. If a check is not given to the fungus by a change of conditions, it will very soon destroy all the seedlings in the seed box. The best way to save any seedlings out of an infested box is to transplant all that are unaffected into fresh soil. T Begonia Gloire de Sceaux We doubt if one would be able to find this begonia in six commercial places in this country if one wanted to buy a small stock of it. Yet we have had the pleas- ure of seeing it growing to perfection in two private places in the vicinity of Philadelphia this season. We do not recall when it was sent out, but ean remember growing it in England once ten years ago. We believe there is a great future before this plant and can safely say that if properly handled it would make an excellent plant for the Christmas season. The foliage is of a bronzy metallic lustre, crimson beneath. The flowers are freely produced during the winter months; color, a bright rose pink after the style of the light pink Lorraine, but the flowers are much larger in size. The culture of this plant varies little from that given to the Lorraine family, with the exception that it will not stand quite as much sunlight and that the foliage should never be wet. If wet, the foliage soon gets rusty. We believe it would propagate as freely as the Lorraine family as one-year-old plants produce cuttings freely from the base during the month of March. The temperature to grow it in is from 60 degrees to 65 degrees at night during the winter months; pot in a rather light soil. 318 HORTi CULTURE March 17, 1905 The Innate Tendency of Life Toward Perfection Kecent articles in this periodical are suggestive of interesting problems in plant life. The question ■whether life has an inner tendency to advance was asked long ago, and the great natural philosophers have answered it in various ways. One of the most interest- ing and deeply reasoned theories is that of Nageli, the great German botanist and professor in Munich, who held that there is internal perfecting force which brings the evolution of organic being forward independently of the struggle for existence; so that, according to Nageli, even had there been limitless means and no struggle for existence, no survival of the fittest and death of the less fitted to survive, the progress of the life-series would have been much the same as it has been. His reasons were drawn from the nature of force and matter as well as his own profound knowl- edge of plant life and structure, and filled a book. Lamarck early in the 19th century explained evolution in a way which practically means that life has some- thing in it which tends toward improvement. In ani- mals this is the will of the animal to adapt himself to the surroundings, which results in the modification of his bodily structure through the increased use of special parts; and in plants a power of the plant to adapt itself directly to the environment, so that plants become necessarily better and better adapted to their habitats. Some botanists now hold to this definite improving tendency in plants, and I recently listened to a long paper by George Henslow before the Linnaean Society of London, meant to prove that this is the way that evolution comes about. Darwin, on the contrary, thought that variation is blind, that some new varieties are worse than the parents, some better, as determined merely by accident; and that the better varieties are 'selected and kept by Nature, as Darwin figuratively put it, and the worse allowed to die, and that thus life actually advances without any distinct innate tendency to progress. One of the best and most interesting con- tributions to this subject is the work of Hyatt, the Boston naturalist, on fossil mollusks of the Chambered Nautilus kind. He was able to follow the history of 'some species from their rise in the earlier geologic days to their extinction in later times and found that species begin with rather simple form of shell, this becomes more perfect and elaborate as time goes on, until the highest development of the species is reached. After that there is a decline, the shells become less elaborate and simpler, and finally the race disappears. The his- tory of one of these species is like that of a wave moving over the surface of the ocean, which commences as a lit- tle elevation, grows bigger and bigger to a maximum and then dies out, its place taken by a succeeding wave which seems to get its impulse from the decline of the first. Or it is like the life of an individual, with in- fancy, youth, vigorous manhood, old age, and death. Looking at the history of all life on earth we see two opposite results. First there has been progress. The simplest green plants are very small spherical bodies, of course without root, stem, or leaf; or rather the plant-body is both root and leaf at the same time] that is, it both absorbs nutrients and makes food for itself. Two or three hundred of these plants must be placed side by side to make an inch, and only when myriads of them occur together do they catch the eye, not then as distinct structures but as tinges of green on earth or moist tree trunks, or a greenness of waters. These forms represent a kind of vegetation that must have been alone on the earth in very early times. Contrast- ing with these we see the highest plants, enormous in size, like the giant Sequoias and Eucalypts — the mul- tiplication in mere bulk from the little green algea men- tioned to these monsters being some millions of mil- lions of times — and highly organized with root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit, seed, wonderful in complexity, in nice adaptation to life-work, in variety, in beauty and in usefulness. When we look into their inner organiza- tion with the eye of the microscope and find there a perfection and adjustment of all little organs the won- der becomes manifold. The effect is to compel one to ask himself. Is it possible that mere chance variation with selection in the struggle for existence, without any natural and fundamental principle of progress, has brought about such vast development, such multi- tudinous forms and stages of perfection? On the other hand the simple plants still remain, which must be of very ancient standing indeed since wo know of still higher forms from the earliest fossil- bearing beds. For inconceivable ages these little plants have lived on, one generation succeeding another with- out notable improvement, merely telling the same life- story with untiring repetition through endless years. There seems to be no internal perfecting principle in them. And this condition is reiterated in each stage or grade of evolution. The rocks have kept the record for us and tell the story of inveterate conservatism on the part of many forms — as well as of progress on the part of others. To come to present-day species we find some very interesting cases of fixity. There is a spe- cies of Horsetail. Equisetum Telmateia, found on the west coast of America from California to Alaska. The same Horsetail occurs in Europe, North Africa and .Asia Minor to Persia. Owing to the perishable nature of the spheres, the species could not have been carried in sphere-form from one region to the other. When we consider the time which must have elapsed since there was any common point of origin between the section of the species in America and that on the opposite side of the world, and further find that the only difference which a careful study reveals, between the species here and the species there, is the occurrence of microscopic pores in the American forms, we realize that the organ- ization of this plant is very fixed indeed. Of the same character is the discovery, made by Gray, that the floras of northeastern America and Japan have a striking March 17, 1906 HORTICULTURE 319 similarity, with many practically identical species, which must have been derived from the same ancestral plants. This connection was thousands of years ago. Since that time, these many species have remained prac- tically stationary and unchanged. Likewise the high desert vegetation of eastern South America has numer- ous species in common with that of western Africa. Un- common species could not be carried from one continent to the other by winds, birds, or ocean currents, across the present expanse of water, in many cases, as Engler has shown. Only by some connecting land mass with high desert areas could these species have got from one place to the other ; and such a road can not have existed in recent times. Hence the species which are alike on both sides of the Atlantic must have remained practi- cally in their present form for long ages. I think the general conclusion must be that there is no universal tendency to improvement, as an inherent quality of life itself. We must take Mr. Burbank's phrases quoted by Mr. White in the issue of 3d March — "the upward, out- ward and onward movement of life," "life forces in their march," "life forces compared to a river pressing forward" — not as the pronouncement of accurate and wide study but rather as the delightfully exuberant faith of one who is at the same time a doer of things and a poet who attributes his own nature to the realm of plants which he loves. Such are some of the broader aspects of the question. The more practical side of it concerns the cultivation of improved races of plants. If these races have this rise and fall, like the natural species described by Hyatt, then it is useless to seek to check the retreat of those which seem to be universally going down, as some as- sert to be the case with various potatoes, apples, etc. The study of constitutional deterioration would seem to be important. Besides seed-selection and cultivation, two possible factors of deterioration that might well be discussed by experienced growers, are (1) vegetative selection and (2) the effect of the treatment of the parent plant on the character of the seedlings derived from that plant. As regards the latter factor, it is supposable that with some plants, the kind of cultivation which promotes good crops may, when long continued, weaken the seed. In such a case stock-plants for seed would have to be cultivated in a manner different from that which suits the set designed for yield. Has it been observed that exceptional vegetative vigor and yield in individuals of one generation, induced by high cultivation, is to the hurt of the following generation? Accurate observa- tions bearing on any side of the subject, the effect of cultivation upon the character of seed and the constitu- tion of resulting seedlings, will be of great theoretical, perhaps also large practical, value. Rose Schneewittchen The Polyantha roses are becoming more popular in this country, as they deserve to be. We have been run- ning too exclusively to American Beauties and other long stemmed hot-house varieties. Not but what long- stemmed mses are good, but so are other kinds. Amongst the various named varieties in this class Schneewittchen is one of the daintiest I have ever seen. I saw this first at a National Rose Show in London a few years ago and got some plants of it from Mr. Bun- yard. We have grown it at Massachusetts Agricultural College and the photograph is from a plant in our grounds. The photograph speaks for itself. It shows a rose of uncommon beauty and one which the amateur will be delighted to cultivate. The remark- able ease with which these roses are grown, very prop- erly adds to their popularity. L«e^ ^L, Watch Your Opportunity The price of Horticulture is but one dollar a year. Every page is edited to be helpful to its readers. Every inch of advertising represents a live business concern. 320 HORTICULTURE March 17, 1906 Eucharis These pretty and useful flowers are becoming very popular and as a florist's flower might be a very profit- able subject. Eucharis grandiflora, better known as E. amazonica, the Amazon lily, is perhaps the most pro- ductive and is under certain conditions very prolific giving three crops of flowers in a year. It loves a rich, somewhat heavy compost, which should be well drained, and never allowed to become sour. It may be grown in pots, or may be planted out in benches, but to insure success by planting out a house should be devoted to it alone. Pots are to be preferred as the 'plants do not flower freely until the root area becomes restricted, or under pot culture, pot bound. The plants may be encouraged to grow until the pot or benches become filled with roots, when water should be withheld and the plants kept almost quite dry until the flower spikes appear. The eucharis has a tunicated bull) and, like the haemanthus, which belong to the same natural order, Amaryllidacse, develops the bud which becomes the flower spike while undergoing a period of comparative rest. Water may be freely given from the time the spikes appear until the flower is developed and until the new leaves which follow in the wake of the flowers have matured, then water should again be withheld and the same process repeated. While the plants are being watered, fertilizer may be applied freely. A warm house with a minimum temperature of 65 degrees F. will suit them while growing. A good light is beneficial, and almost essential, but the plants should be protected from full sunshine in summer. If the plants can be given a little bottom-heat they will respond quickly and will also dry out quickly when dry- ing out is desired. Thrips and mealy-bug are very fond of eucharis foliage, but the leaf is large and easily sponged. While water is being supplied the foliage may be syringed, but syringing during the drying out time would interfere with this somewhat unnatural method of treatment. If the plants are infested with mite the bulbs and roots should be washed clear of soil and all decayed parts removed, then dipped in a fairly strong kerosene solution which should be allowed to dry before repotting. The plants should not be repotted until it is absolutely necessary, as they do not like to be disturbed. Eel Worms or Nematodes Growers often experience difficulty in getting at the cause of certain plant diseases, especially those char- acterized by wilting, drooping, loss of leaves, or a stunted growth, if not final death. If these symptoms appear and no reason can be discovered in ordinary pests or in the management of the house, it is well to pull up a plant and examine it for nematodes or eel worms, as they are commonly called, a class of vernes, to which the more highly organized earth worms belong. A zoological and not an entomological or a botanical subject, it has not received much attention in its relation to horticulture. Nematodes occur in all soils, especially old sod and decaying vegetable matter, manure being a frequent source of infection. Under the microscope the worms appear as tiny, eel-like animals that pass rapidly across the field of vision with a wriggling motion. Although there are many species, the range of damage, in the northern region, has been limited to one species, known scientifically as Heterodera radicola (Greef.) Mull., but this one species does thousands of dollars worth of dam- age yearly. The work of this animal (it is not an insect) is read- ily distinguished through the presence of small galls or protuberances on the roots of the plant attacked, that resemble the nodules of leguminous plants. These are brought about by an irritation to the root cells caused by the entrance and subsequent multiplication of the worms in the soft cortex of the roots. This irritation causes an abnormal growth in the cells, these in turn twisting and distorting the ducts which carry the sap to the leaves, thus shutting off in a greater or less degree the supply of food and causing the symptoms mentioned in the first paragraph. The history of the nematodes Heterodera radicola, is interesting. The young worm is hatched from a bean- shaped egg 1-250 in. long, carried inside the female. The worm itself is about 1-75 in. in length, and of course invisible to the naked eye. By means of a boring arrangement it bores into young rootlets until wholly out of sight. Coming to rest it increases in size for a couple of weeks until it assumes a spindle shape. At this point the development differs according to the sex. The male transforms and gradually assumes the old thread-like, typical worm shape emerging fully mature, 1-17 in. in length, in about four weeks from the time of entrance. In the meantime the female develops but not as rapidly as the male, being still immature when she comes out. Instead of turning worm-like again she continues to expand until pear-shaped, while other im- portant changes occur in the various organs. Immedi- ately after emerging the male seeks his mate, fertilizes the eggs, and dies. The females and eggs continue to develop for a couple of weeks to maturity, when the female dies and the eggs previously hatched start a new cycle. The females when full grown are 1-25 in. long, and visible to the naked eye as small bead-like objects in the galls. The eggs soon hatch after fertilization and a new cycle is started. A number of plants are very susceptible to nematodes attacks but unless very numerous the worms can do little harm if the plant is in a vigorous, healthy con- dition. Among these plants are greenhouse tomato, cucumber, muskmelon, begonia, cyclamen, clematis, fern, heliotrope, roses, and violets. In the North the injurious nematodes is confined wholly within doors, being unable to withstand the severe winter unpro- March 17, 1906 HORTICULTURE 321 teeted. In the South, where winters are milder they can survive the year round in the open ground, and hence field crops, especially tomatoes, are often seriously injured by them. The problem of control is not difficult. A sharp out- look must be kept up to insure prompt attention when the first signs of trouble appear. With greenhouses that are idle in the summer the soil may be rid by closing the houses tight and forking over the soil a few times during the summer. The temperature will go up to 150 degrees and this thorough drying out will "fix" the worms. On the other hand, freezing will destroy large numbers. The most practical method, to date, however, is to sterilize the soil.* It must be borne in mind that in transplanting roses or violets a certain amount of the old soil remains and if this is badly filled with nematodes, infection of the sterilized soil will rapidly follow. The only way to secure complete immunity would be to raise cuttings in sterilized sand and plant out-doors in new land where there can be no possible contamination from old green- house soil or infested manure piles. In fields liming the soil at the rate of three tons unslacked lime to the acre is helpful. Catch crops as mustard can be sown and when plentifully covered with galls pulled and burned. Both these methods will not rid the soil, merely keep the worms in check. A I ii •!( or way is to break up new ground and abandon the old for a few years. •See "Horticulture," December 9, 1905. ai Azaleas Notwithstanding azaleas, with the exception of the Indian species, are deciduous they may be looked upon as among the most beautiful hardy shrubs. The low lands of many parts of New England are scenes of enchanting beauty when the swamp pink, Azalea vis- cosa, is in newer. These make beautiful groups when transplanted into favorable spots on the pleasure grounds. Another species that delights the lovers of flowers is Azalea pontica which grows in rich abun- dance on the Pontine marshes of Asia. Azalea pontica is a much more " robust grower than the American species, but while its flowers are larger and more con- spicuous the wood is stiff and the bush less graceful, nevertheless it is as hardy as our native species and as easily grown. The original variety has yellow flowers but the skill of the hybridist has produced a numerous family of many shades of color, from pale lemon, orange, and red to scarlet, or approaching thereto. A new race, imported from Japan, planted in the Arnold Arboretum, surpasses in brilliancy of coloring any yet seen, and is destined to make a sensation in the floral world. Azalea mollis is also very beautiful, bearing large flowers of a soft, delicate salmon which are very attractive. The hybrid varieties of the azalea are legion, and the variations of color and markings full of interest. The azalea may be propagated in several different ways, this part of their cultivation being usually left to the nurseryman. The ordinary way, and the most certain, is by layers which root the second season. Some species can be increased by division of the roots. Grafting of the choice varieties upon the more vigorous species is greatly practical, because the plants are thus made more compact, symmetrical and floriferous. New varieties are raised from seed winch lias been pollen- ated either by insects or artificially. All the processes of propagation are rather slow hut when the plants commence a healthy growth they soon make up for the tardiness in starting. Azaleas are not quite so particular as to soil as are rhododendrons; they do not absolutely require peat earth but will thrive on light sandy loam, but that must be enriched by a strictly vegetable fertilizer for. like the rhododendron, they can ho easily killed by the application of animal manure especially if it is, fresh and unfermented. They are, however, more at home in swamp muck and should always have a proportion of it when it is possible to procure it. In laying out what in England is called an American plant garden, rhododendrons and azaleas should bo planted in close proximity to each other, because the colors are so different; the rich crimsons, deep purples, pale rose and pure white of the rhododendrons either blend, harmonize, or contrast with the yellow, orange, rcfl pink, or scarlet of the azaleas and the effect is magnificent. For cut flowers for house decoration azaleas are very useful and may be employed with good effect, lending themselves well" to artistic arrangements in combination with suitable green. In this respect they surpass the rhododendrons, the trusses of which are too large when cut. For very large decorations they should be used as entire plants; well grown, dwarf bushes full of flowers are very striking under artificial light. Another reason for their use only in this manner is that the branches of a rhododendron cannot be cut without in- juring the symmetrical shape of the shrub from which it will never recover. The hardy azaleas are capable of forcing and if dug in the fall and placed in a cool cellar, they can be brought in to the conservatory at intervals where they will bloom freely and add greatly to the beauty of the display. I remember well when the only two Indian azaleas extant were Indica alba and purpurea, but these were of tall, straggling habit and not capable of being grown into well formed specimens. Then came a new variety, A. exquisita ; this had better-formed flowers with elegant pencilling^ in the upper lobe of the blos- smii and of dwarf, compact habit, and from these all the magnificent varieties we now possess have sprung. In Indian azaleas the plant breeders and selectors seem to have done their best and for compactness of growth, prolific blossoming, and easy culture, for the conservatory and dwelling house, it is doubtful if they ran be surpassed by any" other decorative plant. The Belgians may be credited in part with effecting this improvement, and the cultivation and sale of tin species has become of great commercial import As the roots of azaleas are all fibre a very fine mix- ture of black earth and sharp sand is essential lo their successful cultivation. All powerful fertilizers must be avoided, perfeel drainage must be made, and the plam ii"i watered so freely as to cause the soil to be siiddened wit li moist u re. J^ 322 HORTICULTURE March 17, 1906 HORTICULTURE AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART. Editor and Manager. We take much pleasure in presenting °ur our subscribers with the magnificent supplement rose picture which accompanies this is- sue of Horticulture. The variety rep- resented, J. B. Clark, has not yet been disseminated long enough to prove its value as a forcing rose; those, however, who have seen it blooming in England are most enthusiastic over its marvelous beauty. The cost of the colored plates which we are issuing twice a month compels us to limit their distribution to regular sub- scribers hereafter. "A word to the wise is sufficient." This is our last opportunity to say a Meeting of word concerning the approaching rose American festival at Boston before the opening Rose Society 0f that interesting event. Visitors from far and near will be present in goodly number and will receive a hearty Boston wel- come. The occasion combining as it does the Rose So- ciety's best effort with the great spring show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, is one that will leave its impress on our horticultural progress and can- not fail to definitely benefit those who are so fortunate as to be present. Don't stay away if you can possibly attend. Tlic visit of the seedsmen to Washing- The free ton, which our news columns record, seed abuse was a well-timed and well-directed effort and will undoubtedly bear good fruit. It is almost ton much to believe that the free seed abuse is to come to an end within the next few days, but the changing sentiment among those who have it in their power to accomplish this is most encouraging, and per- sistent work on the present lines of attack will surely bring victory sooner or later. It has been a long and seemingly, at times, hopeless struggle, and congratula- tions on the improved outlook are in order. We urge upon every reader of these lines to write at once to his Senator and Representative asking that they oppose the appropriation for free seed distribution. The matter must be settled before March 31. This is our second rose number and we The Queen fee] somewhat proud of it. As the pre- of Flowers cursor of the Rose Society's exhibition it will be perused with especial interest by all who are seriously concerned in the reinstatement of the rose to its merited prominence in our gardens. Tn the rose Nature has given us her best in floral grace and comeliness. Its indescribable charms have glad- dened human eyes and souls with sweet inspiration in times of gladness and of sorrow alike and from time im- memorial it has been loved as no other flower has been loved. It is well that earnest endeavor should be made by those in whose life work rose growing forms so im- [h hi ant a part to stimulate a new appreciation and to awaken more widespread interest in the work of adapt- ing it to better withstand the rigors of our climate. To those who have for many years ad- An outdoor vocated the giving of an outdoor exhibi- exhibition tion in connection with the annual con- at Dayton yentions of the S. A. F., as well as to those friends of the society who have de- sired to see its activities extended in new and practical directions, the announcement in our news columns of the proposed outdoor display at Dayton will come as welcome news. That the nurserymen and garden plant growers will take prompt and enthusiastic advantage of this opportunity to display summer blooming and decorative material in proper form before the trade cannot be doubted and that a ready sale for the goods shown and many more besides will be found in a city which is credited with having made remarkable prog- ress in the appreciation and practice of civic and home adornment is a foregone conclusion. The idea is a suc- cess from the start. The national flower show project Tne has again been taken up by the proposed national g. A. F. committee appointed at flower show Washington last August and an active canvass of the trade has been started to secure the guarantee fund of ten thousand dollars, which is regarded as necessary be- fore anything else can be done. We hope to see the com- mittee successful in raising this money. Even though the show should not be a big financial success there can be no question as to the ability of the great floricultural interests of the country to assemble together the ma- terial to make an exhibition of unprecedented extent and grandeur which cannot fail to benefit the trade to a much greater extent in the aggregate than the value of any financial risk which may be taken. It is to be hoped that the right sentiment may be aroused and that work may begin promptly, as the time is already too short if the show is to be held as proposed — in the spring of 1907. March 17, 1906 H ORTICULTU RE 323 PERFUMED FRAGMENTS. "My love has breath o' roses, O' roses, o' roses, Wi' arms o' lily posies, To fault! a lassie in." "O gin my love were you red rose, Thai grows upon the castle wa', And I mysel' a drap of dew, Down on that red rose I would fa'." "Whatsoe'er of beauty Yearns and yet reposes, Blush, and bosom, and sweet breath, Took a shape in roses." "Look to the blowing Rose about us — 'Lo, Laughing,' she says, 'into the world I blow. At once the silken tassel of my Purse Tear, and its Treasure on the Garden throw.' " "There grows a bonnie brier bush in our kail yard, And white are the blossoms o't in our kail yard, Like wee bit cockauds, to deck our hieland lads, And the lassies lo'e the bonnie bush in our kail yard." "When the young Rose, in crimson gay. Expands her beauties to the day, And foliage fresh her leafless boughs o'erspread; In homage to her sovereign power, Bright regent of each subject flower, Low at her feet the violet bends its head." Many a pouting lip has flush 'd In rival beauty by thy side; Many a maiden cheek has blush'd In vain to match thy crimson pride. The pink may burst its varied hue, The violet its azure blue. The lily claim the snow its own; But still thou reign'st, undimmed, alone." "I love the Rose — it is a noble flower: In color rich, and opulent of leaves: And when her summer garland Flora weaves, She sees no fairer beauty in her bow- er,— None which, so redolent of perfume flings A sweeter fragrance on the zephyr's wings." "I love the Rose — for bards have ever loved The queen of flowers — the flower of beauty's queen, When in the hedgerow or the garden seen, Or pluck'd and proffer'd, by some friend belov'd, To gentle lady, and by her caress'd, Then braided with her hair, or worn upon her breast." WHAT THEY SAY OF US. Please find inclosed check for $1.00 for my yearly subscription to your valuable paper, HORTICULTURE.— G. A. George W. Patten of Lowell, Mass.. is seriously ill at a sanitarium. He has had three shocks within a short time and the Lowell lodge of Elks ad- vised his removal where he could re- ceive special care. DEAN HOLE'S TRIBUTE TO THE ROSE. "He would who would have beauti- ful Roses in his garden must have beautiful Roses in his heart. He must love them well and always. To win, he must woo, as Jacob wooed Laban's daughter, though drought and frost consume. He must have not only the glowing admiration, the enthusiasm, and the passion, but the tenderness, the thoughtfulness, the reverence, the watchfulness of love. With no ephe- meral caprice, like the fair young knight's, who loves and who rides away when his sudden fire is gone from the cold white ashes, the cav- alier of the Rose has semper fidelis upon his crest and shield. He is loyal and devoted ever, in storm-fraught or in sunny days; not only the first upon a summer's morning to gaze admir- ingly on glowing charms, but the first, when leaves fall and winds are chill, to protect against cruel frost. As with smitten bachelor or steadfast mate, the lady of his lo*ve is lovely ever, so to the true Rose-grower must the Rose-tree be always a thing of beauty. To others, when its flowers have faded, it may be worthless as a hedge-row thorn: to him, in every phase, it is precious. I am no more the Rose, it says, but cherish me, for we have dwelt together; and the glory which has been, and the glory which shall be. never fade from his heart." Dean Hole. PROTECT THE BIRDS. Shooting song birds is possibly an offence against good taste, and impolitic in a coun- try afflicted with insect pests, but to pun- ish it in the sevi r^st manner known to the law seems absurd, especially when the of- fenders are immigrants innocent of evil intention. The New York judge who dirt his sentimental worst for poor Italian la- borers after keeping them hanging about the courts for four months of suspense. might very well have remembered who said "Ye are of more value than many sparrows." This is the "sentimental worst" of the Boston Pilot. It is also cant. The fact is patent that shooting song birds is the peculiar vice of the southern Italian especially, who with his prac- tice of picking up birds for his family pot has made Italy a songless coun- try. It is necessary to break his vi- cious habit at the start, and every one convicted of killing a song bird should receive the severest sentence of the law. in the interest of the preserva- tion of the life of mankind upon earth. It ill becomes an American newspaper to speak of killing robins, bluebirds, song sparrows, wrens, juncoes, red wings, bobolinks, as "possibly an of- fense against good taste" and "im- politic in a country afflicted with in- sect pests." That is a jaunty way to treat one of the most important mat- ters of public concern. As for the quotation from Jesus, its use is not only cheap sentiment, but almost un- pardonable cant. It is irrelevant to the question of imposing an exem- plary penally on a bird killer. The time to do that is precisely now, be- fore the immigrant has bought an air gun, takes to hunting secretly, and brings home with him pockets stuffed with bird corpses — which is their practice wherever they are found. — Springfield Republican. TEN BEST CLIMBING ROSES. Editor HORTICULTURE: Would you kindly name the best ten climbing roses for Massachusetts, those best for pillar and trellis with no wall protection so noted, and their respective eolers? Thanking you for same, I am C. P. Editor HORTICULTURE: Dear Sir — In reply to your inquiry, in the writer's opinion the following named varieties are the best ten climbing or rambler roses for pillar and trellis with no wall protection: Debutante, soft rose double. Lady Gay, cherry pink, double. Hiawatha, intense crimson, single. Farquhar, pink, double. La Fiamma, flamecolor, single. Sweetheart, white, pink inbud, dou- ble. Dorothy Perkins, pink, double. Wedding Bells, pink and white, dou- ble. Philadelphia Rambler, intense crim- son, double. Minnehaha, dark rose color, double. Very truly yours, M. H. WALSH. TO EXTERMINATE THE CODLIN MOTH. On an Australian steamer which ar- rived last week at San Francisco were eleven cases consigned to the State Board of Horticulture, each filled with baby codlin moths. The codlin moth, like the rest of its kind, has a natural enemy, and. under normal conditions, has little chance of becoming a pest. When the codlin moth first arrived in this country from the Antipodes it found in the California orchards a veritable paradise. There was food galore and no enemy to thin the ranks of the ravagers. The codlin moth grew in numbers, appetite and audacity, and the orchardists were in dispair when Professor Compere of the State University Agricultural Department discovered in Australia the tiny para- site that was the codlin moth's natu- ral enemy. A colony of these para- sites was brought to this country. De- tachments of them were turned loose in moth-infected orchards, and under their onslaught the codlin moth is rapidly disappearing. A stock of these parasites is always kept on hand by the State Board of Horticul- ture for use whenever the codlin moth puts in an appearance. These parasites will feed on nothing but cod- lin moths. The available codlin moth supply is getting scarce, and as the work of the beneficial little parasites has not yet been completed, the State has imported from Australia eleven cases of codlin moth larvae with which to feetl those parasites for whom moth-infected orchards have nol vet been found. PERSONAL. James Glass of Baltimore met with a painful accident at bis home on the 12th inst, a half barrel of white, lead falling on his foot. Fred. Sander and T. Mellstrom ar- rived in New York on the Cunarder Lucania from Liverpool. Mr. Mell- strom succeeds to the position of American representative for Sander & Sons, formerly held by Mr. Dimmock. 324 HORTICULTURE March 17, 1906 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Intending exhibitors at the annual exhibition in Boston, March 23-24, are requested to make prompt application for space, specifying the classes in which they propose to compete. Entry cards, schedules, etc., can be obtained from the secretary. All entries must be in by Thursday, March 22. Those wishing to compete in the mantel and table decorations are noti- fied that tables and mantels will be provided by the society for all who make definite entry by Tuesday, March 20. Tables will be of uniform size, limited to eight plates. The Program. We repeat the program of the meet- ing at Boston as published last week. A paper by Dudley M. Pray of the Eastern Chemical Company, Boston, on "Soluble Fertilizers" has since been added. The annual meeting of the society will open at 7.30 p. m. on Friday, March 23. The transaction of business will be in the following order: Calling to or- der; Reading minutes of previous ses- sion; Reports of standing committees; Reports of special committees; Miscel- laneous business; Essays — Discus- sions; Election of officers; Appoint- ment of committees; Adjournment. Under the order of essays and dis- cussions, addresses will be made as follows: "Recent Advances in the Practice of Rose Growing for Cut Flowers," by J. J. Curran, Elmira, N. Y. "The Retailer's Part in the Introduc- tion of New Roses," by George Asmus, Chicago, 111. "The Mail Order Trade," by P. J. Lynch, West Grove, Pa. "The Deterioration of Forcing Ros- es: Its Causes and Effect." A discus- sion, to be opened by A. Farenwald, Roslyn, Pa. Question— Should the Rose Society Issue Certificates to New American Roses? On Saturday evening, March 24, a banquet will be tendered to the Amer- ican Rose Society visitors by the Allied Horticultural Interests of Bos- ton, under the auspices of the Gar- deners' and Florists' Club of Boston, at the Hotel Brunswick. WM. J. STEWART, Sec, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The spring flower show of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society, which will open at Horticultural Hall, Bos- ton, on Friday, March 23, promises to be one of the notable events of the present season. In connection with it will be held the annual exhibition of the American Rose Society, which will afford a rare opportunity of witnessing the perfec- tion of bloom and beauty attained in the cultivation of this queen of flowers by the principal growers throughout the country. Other features of the combined ex- hibition will be a magnificent display of spring flowering bulbs and Easter plants, together with Indian azaleas, orchids, and carnations. There will be in addition collections of winter ap- ples and vegetables. The schedule of the Massachusetts Society offers 210 prizes to the value of $1200, in addition to medals, while the Rose Society's list aggregates 1SS prizes, ranging from $5 to $250 each. The exhibition will open on Friday, March 23, at 6 o'clock p. m., continuing Saturday and Sunday, March 24 and 25, from 10 a. m. to 10 p. m. The Brookline Band of twenty-five instruments will give concerts on Saturday evening from 7.30 to 9.30 and on Sunday afternoon and evening from 3 to 5 and 7.30 to 9.30. WM. P. RICH, Secretary. J. F. Huss Judge at Bostan Rose Exhibition HARTFORD FLORIST CLUB. The regular meeting of the club was held on Friday evening, 9th inst., President Huss in the chair. The an- nual election of officers took place, with the following result: President. J. F. Huss (third term); vice-president, Joseph Vidbourne; treasurer, Robert Scrivener; secretary, Alex. Cumming. President Huss exhibited two plants of a new type of Impatiens, introduced by Lemoine, and two fine specimens of the new hybrid Cineraria stellata, for which he was awarded a certificate of merit. The club as a body recorded its re- gret at parting with its late efficient secretary. C. N. Ruedlinger. Mr. Rued- linger has been appointed forester on a large estate near Minneapolis, Minn., and will leave for the West in a few days. As a proof of the esteem in which he has been held the club mem- bers and other friends presented Mr. Ruedlinger with a gold watch chain and appendage. He leaves Hartford with the best wishes of the entire horticultural community. ALEX. CUMMING. CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB. The Chicago Florists' Club held its regular meeting in Handel Hall March 8, P. J. Hauswirth presiding. The meeting was largely attended by members in and out of Chicago. The trustees reported they had leased the hall for another year, and re-leased it to the Retail Florists' Association for their meeting nights. Mr. Wilson, chairman of the com- mittee on exhibits, presented the re- port of the annual Carnation Show. A vote of thanks was extended to Hild Bros, for their fine vase of stocks. Papers were read on carnations by J. D. Thompson and Jos. F. Klimmer. After the reading of these papers preparations were made to attend the first annual convention of the Illinois State Florists' Association at Peoria, 111., Friday, March 9. The Carnation Show. The annual Carnation Show held under the auspices of the Chicago Florists' Club, Thursday, March 8, while not so large as in former years, was far better attended than the ex- hibitions of the past two years. The exhibits which attracted the most at- tention were Seedling No. 49, grown by Chicago Carnation Co. of Joliet, 111.; Robt. Craig, grown by Thompson Car- nation Co. of Joliet, 111.; Seedling No. 55, grown by Wietor Bros, of Chicago, 111.; stocks of unusual size, fine flow- ers on stem 4 to 5 feet in length, grown by Hild Bros., private garden- ers at Lake Forest, 111. Other exhibitors were: Chicago Carnation Co., Prosperity, Enchant- ress, Lieut. Peary, Glendale, Varie- gated Lawson, Fiancee, John E. Haines, Mrs. Patten, Skyrocket, White Lawson, J. A. Valentine, Lady Bounti- ful, Cardinal, Daybreak Lawson or Melody, Delight, Lawson, Imperial, Harlowarden; H. Luedtke, May wood, 111., Enchantress Sport; Fred Stielow, two seedlings, Belle, Lorna; 'Wietor Bros., White Lawson, Seedling No. 55, Fred Burki, Estelle, Harlowarden, Lawson, Lady Bountiful, Lieut. Peary, Enchantress, Nelson Fisher; Anton Then, Enchantress, White Lawson, Cardinal, Lawson, Lady Bountiful, Winnemac; Jensen & Dekema Carna- tion Co., Nelson Fisher, Walcott, Pat- ten, Enchantress, Lawson, Boston .Market; Chicago Rose Co., new rose, Miss Kate Moulton; Weiland & Risch, rose Killarney; R. Fischer, Great Neck, N. Y., Carnation Abundance, Freesia Purity; Geo. Field, Washington, D. C, new rose, Tom Field; Laisle Floral Co., Keokuk, Iowa, a creamy white rose which was pronounced a sport from the Bride. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The next meeting of the club will be held at Horticultural Hall, Boston, on March 20. The lecture of the even- ing will be by David Lumsden, on "Plants and Bulbs Most in Demand for the Easter Trade." There will be other attractions, and none can afford to miss this meeting. W. N. CRAIG. Secretary. March 17, 1906 HORTICULTURE 325 CINCINNATI FLORISTS' SOCIETY. The annual exhibition of carnations given by the Cincinnati Florists' So- ciety was held at the club rooms dur- ing the afternoon and evening of Sat- urday, March 10. The display was a magnificent one, and it is doubtful if there was ever its equal outside of the exhibitions of the national society. Here nearly all of the latest and best varieties from all parts of the country were viewed and admired by the flor- ists and public as well. Secretary Ohmer worked hard to make the show a success, and was agreeably surprised at the result of his efforts. The exhibitors were E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind.; P. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y.; Honaker, Lexing- ton, Ky.; George Beyer, Toledo; Miami Floral Co., Dayton; Weber & Son, Oakland, Md.; Heller Bros., New Castle, Ind.; W. C. Hill & Co., R. Wit- terstaetter, George & Allen, Hunts- man & Co., Wm. Murphy, Thos. Windram and Frank Schneider. Two new varieties were up for certificates, but neither received the required 85 points. One worth mentioning was B. G. Gillett, a beautiful red, which scored 86 points in '95. This variety is grown by W. E. Hill of Clyde, O., and will be heard from later. The other one was Maybelle, grown by H. Weber & Son, which scored S3 points. , At this meeting, the S. A. P. medals were awarded, R. Witterstaetter receiving the silver medal with Afterglow, and The Minneapolis Floral Co. the bronze medal with their new rose, Miss Kate Moulton. The following is a list of the prize winners with varieties too numerous to mention: E. G. Hill Co., F. R. Pier- son Co., Honaker, the Florist, H. Weber & Son and R. Witterstaetter. The F. R. Pierson Co. deserve special mention; considering the distance their flowers were shipped, they were in fine condition. Their display in- cluded White, Red, Variegated and Pink Lawson, and it is hard to say which was the best. DuriDg the afternoon the out-of- town florists paid a hurried visit to some of our local greenhouse plants, and in the evening were entertained at a banquet given by the society at the Burnett House. Those present were: John Larsen, Wm. Hack, Henry Reiman, Homer Wiegand, E. A. Nel- son, John Hartje, Sidney Smith, Fred Hukride, Wm. Billingsly and Irwin Berterman, Indianapolis; Herbert Hel- ler, New Castle, Ind.; H. M. Altick, John Boehmer. Geo. Bartholomew, Dayton; E. G. Hill, G. R. Gause, John Evans and Geo. H. Fuller, Richmond, Ind., Chas. Pommerd, Amelia, O.; Jno. Weber, Oakland, Md.; Wm. Reeser, Urbana, O.; O. S. Honaker, Wm. Ger- lack, Lexington, Ky.; C. P. Dietrich, Maysville, Ky.; F. R. Pierson, Tarry- town-on-the-Hudson; Theo. Bock, Hamilton. O. ; Mrs. Louis Koenig, Mrs. Sanford Link, Portsmouth, 0.; C. H. Kingsman, J. Wettle, Louisville; and local members of the society, making 63 all told. President Wm. Murphy served as toastmaster, and the remarks of our guests were interesting and in- structive. H. M. Altick, vice-presi- dent of the S. A. F. did not lose this opportunity to boom Dayton and urge all present to attend the coming con- vention. After dinner the regular monthly meeting of the society was held. E. G. Gillett was appointed a committee of one to confer with the Fall Festival Committee regarding the floral exhibit. COLUMBUS FLORISTS' CLUB. The regular first meeting of the club for March was held Tuesday evening last in Iroquois Hall as usual. As the very important matter of packaging the flower and vegetable seeds, which had been procured from the Livingston Seed Company, for the school gardens was in order, a goodly number of members were present. It is the club's custom to purchase a sufficient amount of bulk seeds, to put up the required number of packets of flower and vegetable seeds needed for distribu- tion to the scholars of our public schools. As it will take several even- ings to complete this work, frequent meetings will be held until it is finished. A letter was received from Secretary William J. Stewart of the American Rose Society, inviting mem- bers to attend the annual meeting and exhibition of this society, to be- held in Boston, March 22-26 next. S. S. Pennock Judge at Boston Rose Exhibition ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB. The St. Louis Florists' Club held its regular meeting March 8, with an at- tendance of twenty members. This being a rose meeting, the prizes were awarded to the following: J. F. Ammann. first on Richmond, and first on Bride: W. J. and M. S. Vesey, first on Bridesmaid ; A. Jab- lonsky, second on Bride and second on Bridesmaids; H. J. Weber & Sons, first on Golden Gate. There was a vase of mixed roses exhibited by J. F. Ammann, not for competition; also a nice vase of Miss Kate Moulton, ex- hibited by Indianapolis Floral Co. WORCESTER CO. HORTICULTUR- AL SOCIETY. The Worcester County Horticultural Society (Mass.), held its first flower show of the season on March 1. The collection of orchids shown by George McWilliam, gardener for G. M. Whitin, was exceedingly fine. Leonard C. Midgeley of the Worcester Conserva- tories and H. F. A. Lange had special exhibits of roses. ILLINOIS STATE FLORISTS' ASSO- CIATION. The first annual convention of the Illinois State Florists' Association was held at the City Hall, Peoria, 111., with an attendance of seventy-five. Mayor Tolson gave the address of welcome, which was responded to by J. C. Vaughan. The morning session was devoted to perfecting the organization and form- ing plans for the coming year; there was also a motion passed that the As- sociation co-operate with the Experi- mental Station at Urbana, 111. On in- vitation of the Peoria Florists' Club, the visitors attended a sumptuous din- ner given in honor of the occasion. The afternoon session was called to order at 2 P. M., then followed fram- ing of the constitution and election of officers for the ensuing year. The of- ficers are as follows: President, J. F. Ammann of Edwardsville, 111.; first vice-president, J. C. Vaughan, Chi- cago; second vice-president, H. W. Buckbee, Rockford; third vice-presi- dent, John Willius, Danville; fourth vice-president, Albert T. Hay, Spring- field; fifth vice-president, Oscar Aug- spurgur, Peoria; sixth vice-president, Jos. Heinl, Jacksonville; seventh vice- president, A. W. Webster, Centralia; secretary, Prof. H. Hasselbring, U. of C. ; treasurer, Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. This body constitutes the Executive Board, to have jurisdiction of and rep- resent the different districts. Invitations were received from Bloomington and Springfield, inviting the association to hold their next con- vention in either of the two towns, but no place was decided on. HUNTINGTON HORTICULTURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. The Huntington Horticultural and Agricultural Society held its annual carnation exhibition on March 6, in the trade school building, Huntington, N. Y. There was a good display of carna- tions, violets and spring bulbous flow- ers. Awards were made as follows: Carnations, Dark pink: H. T. & A. H. Funnell, first with Lawson. Light pink: H. T. & A. H. Funnell, first with Enchantress; Geo. Ashworth, second with Enchantress. White: Geo. Ash- worth, first, Wm. O'Hora, second. Scarlet: Cottage Gardens, first with Robert Craig. Crimson: J. D. Cock- crott, first with seedling; Cottage Gar- dens, second with seedling; H. T. & A. H. Funnell, third with Harlowarden. Any variety not disseminated: J. D. Cockcroft, first with seedling white; F. R. Pierson Co., second with Win- sor; Cottage Gardens, third with seed- ling white. Assorted: J. D. Cockcroft, first; Wm. Eccles, second. Tea Roses: Jas. Kirby, first. Violets: H. T. & A. H. Funnell, first; Wm. O'Hora, second. Mignonette: Geo. Ashworth, first. Specimen flowering plant: H. T. & A. H. Funnell, first for Azalea; Wm. O'Hora, second for Baby Rambler rose. Special awards were given to R. Fischer, Great Neck, L. I., for Freesia Purity; to Robert Hillock for spring flowers; and to Geo. Ashworth for greenhouse vegetables. The judges were William Donald and Walter Shaw. Among visitors present was Wm. F. Ross, representing F. R. Pierson Co. There was a large attendance. 326 HORTICULTURE March 17, 1906 NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. Ladies' night, Monday evening, Mar. 12, was probably the largest attended meeting in the club's history, over two hundred being present, of whom fifty were ladies. Among the visitors were Messrs. Fred Sander and T. Mellstrom, Peter Crowe and Phil. Breitmeyer. Mr. Nash's lecture was illustrated by beautifully colored orchid slides loaned by Mrs. Cornelius Van Brunt. Mr. Sander made a felicitous address. Songs were rendered by Mrs. J. P. Cleary, Miss Nugent, Rickard Bros., James Sage and others, all of whom did well; but to Mr. Sage must be given the laurel wreath for his "old- time" songs, which were the hit of the evening. The event certainly was a rousing success in every respect. Lager & Hurrell and Julius Roehrs Co. exhibited orchids; H. Metz, a basket of Asparagus Sprengeri, and Guttman & Weber, a vase of carnation Victory. The business of the evening was quickly disposed of. The secretary was instructed to write the members of Congress representing New York City, protesting against the "free seed" distribution by the government. Thirteen new members were elected and six proposed. Everything else ex- cept recreation was laid over for the April meeting. An ample supply of dainties for the ladies and solids for the gentlemen had been prepared by Mine Host Nugent and were distrib- uted by that gentleman in his custom- ary lavish manner. Dispersed about midnight. ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY. NASSAU COUNTY (N. Y.) HORTI- CULTURAL SOCIETY. The regular monthly meeting of this society was held at the usual place on the 7th inst., President Harrison in the chair. The attendance of mem- bers was large, making a record for such. Five new members were elect- ed to active and seven nominated to active membership; also two to hon- orary membership. The chief business was the drafting of a schedule for the coming fall flower show. It is the earnest en- deavor of the society to make this ex- hibition a thorough success. Some good prizes are already forthcoming. The silver cup by Mrs. Percy Chubb has been placed upon carnations, call- ing for 50 carnations in 6 varieties ( standard) arranged for effect. Gen- erous gifts as prizes have also been given by Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell, Wee- ber & Don. Stumpp & Walter, and Vaughan's seed store. The floral exhibits by members at the meeting were many, diverse, and highly interesting, showing through- out superb cultivation. Alex. Mac- kenzie staged a lovely table contain- ing a vase of mixed carnations, bunch of Princess of Wales violets, a beauti- ful pan of white hyacinths, vase of rcses, pots of cyclamens, Primula stel- lata, Forbesii, and a gorgeous collec- tion of Primula obconica, all being ex- ceedingly well grown and of beautiful colors; also some fine bunches of greenhouse tomato, Stirling Castle be- ing the variety. S. J. Trepass staged an equally beautiful table of cut President of the American Rose Society. flowers, flowering and foliage plants. He had a fine vase of mixed carna- tions, also pots of cyclamen, cineraria. Primula obconica, and a grand pan of yellow tulips. F. F. Meyers had on his table some good carnations, a nice flowering bush of white lilac, and some superb spikes of antirrhinums. H. Matz showed a well-grown pan of As- paragus Sprengeri. F. Mense had a lovely bunch of one hundred Princess of Wales violets. The Mackenzie prize for the best flowering plant was won by T. Harri- son with a basket of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, which was the admira- tion of all present. S. J. Trepass' new seedling carna- tion, "Maxwellton," a grand white, with Lawson blood, received the so- ciety's certificate of merit, scoring 87 1-2 points. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, showed a vase of their grand new car- nation, "Winsor." JOHN F. JOHNSTON. DETROIT FLORISTS' CLUB. This club met on March 7 and had an interesting session. Talks on forced circulation by Mr. Dodson, and on hot water heating by Mr. Taylor, were on the program. The latter gen- tleman read some letters which he had received from a Cleveland firm, but seemed unfamiliar with the points on which they touched. Although he spoke of a saving in fuel to the extent of 20 to 25 per cent., he was at a loss to demonstrate the cause of such. He submitted the diagram to Mr. Dodson for explanation, who, after a few min- utes' reflection, called for a black- board. He then went on to show the workings of the system to which he did full justice. After the several discussions on Mr. Taylor's system, Mr. Dodson took the floor in his own behalf, explaining the use of the pump in promoting cir- culation. The ordinary hot water sys- tem being based entirely upon gravity as the circulating force, is often too slow in movement to ensure uniform or economical heating. The best way, according to Mr. Dodson, to overcome this is to assist gravity by use of a pump, which hurries the circulation so as to allow a drop of not more than 20 per cent, in the temperature of the return water. The kind of coal more suitable for firing was another topic taken up. the majority being in favor of soft coaL March 17, 190G HORTICULTURE 327 Speakers made general use of the blackboard in explaining their piping systems and boilers, and it seemed more like a plumbers' or steamfltters' meeting than a florists' club. During the evening the president called on Harry von Koolbergen, a traveling salesman from the land of azaleas, who in a brief talk described some methods in use by his country- men. Watering systems will be the topic at a future meeting and demonstra- tions will be made at a local green- house. B. Schroeter and his son have been asked to address the next meeting on the handling of holiday plants. GARDENERS' CLUB OF BALTI- MORE. The annual meeting and election of officers of this club was held on Monday p. m., March 12, at the Hotel Lexington. The following officers were elected: President, W. G. Lehr; vice president, Chas. L. Seybold; secretary, J. J. Perry; financial secretary, G. Talbot; treasurer, F. G. Burger; librarian, C. M. Wagner. A banquet was held in the dining room of the hotel and was participated In by one hundred guests. E. A. Seidewitz acted as toastmaster. Responses were made by John Burton, D. T. Connor, 'G. O Brown, Robert Craig and others. J. E. Haines displayed a number of his seedling carnations. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The April meeting will be Rose Night at the New York Florists' Club. The Kentucky Society of Florists held its regular meeting on March 7 at J. E. Marret's, with a good at- tendance. The Hartford Florists' Club is con- templating the merging of that body with the Connecticut Horticultural Society. A conference committee has been appointed with that object in view and consolidation is looked on favorably by both organizations. The executive committee of the So- ciety of American Florists and Orna- mental Horticulturists has certainly shown its high appreciation of the Gem City, and their national conven- tion in Dayton will surely be made a notable occasion. — Dayton Journal. The Flatbush Florists' Bowling Club had a prize contest last Thursday. Pres. John Scott of New York Florists' Club won the first prize, a tobacco jar; and J. Austin Shaw, the second, a silver inkstand. The latter was put up again and was won by Henry Daille- douze. There were eleven competi- tors. At a meeting of the florists at Day- ton, Ohio, on Monday, March 12, the Dayton Florists' Club was organized and officers elected as follows: Presi- dent, J. B. Heiss; vice-president, Charles Lutzenberger; secretary, Horace M. Frank; treasurer, H. H. Ritter. Horace M. Frank was recom- mended by acclamation for the posi- tion of superintendent of S. A. F. trade exhibition. MECHANICAL WATERING FOR GREENHOUSES. (Read before the Detroit and Washington Florists' Clubs by Louis Wittbold.) It is only a short time ago that all watering in greenhouses was done with the watering can and those of us whose fathers and grandfathers were gardeners before us, can well remem- ber how these gentlemen condemned the hose when it was first used for greenhouse watering. They argued that the hose would drown everything in sight and that it would be impos- sible to give individual care to the plants except by watering individually with the can. The world has made progress and the old fellows have gradually given in to the younger gen- eration until our fathers had the privilege to do some of the watering with the hose and some with the can; they had to help out, as it were, with the old stand by (the can) to make good for the mistakes of the hose. The world has made still further progress and we the present generation have as a rule discarded the can en- tirely and have outgrown or overcome the habits of our fathers and grand- fathers and are using the hose en- tirely for all watering in the green- house. Looking back at our prede- cessors we smile and pat each other on the back and feel our superiority to such a degree that we generally find it necessary to go out and buy a size larger hat. Let's not be too hard on the old fellows but let's give them due credit for the advancement they accepted and allowed us to accept. We are little if any quicker then they to accept new ideas and our present advancement has only come about through the general evolution of things. The world is progressing; the day of the hose for greenhouse watering will ccme to a close, just the same as the can is fast saying good-bye to all modern places — in fact many of them cculd probably not boast the possession of one, especially not one such as grandfather had that carried about a gallon of water, with a spout three feet long and which was just the thing for the boys to use as a brass band to march around the greenhouse with. Mechanical watering is the next step in the chain of progress, which will revolutionize the present mode of watering and which will probably un- dergo the same evolution of adoption and rejection until its superiority is as firmly established as that of the hose over the can. How long would it take to water and syringe a large modern place with a can and a hand syringe and could the job be done as well as with a hose? We answer this question with a smile but could we get hold of some of the old fellows who have long since passed away we could get up a pretty good argument and it would take years of time before they would accept our idea. We do not know ex- actly how long it would take to water and syringe a given number of square feet with a can, but there is no neces- sity to try to find out, as the time con- sumed is so long that we could not afford to adopt so expensive a method to do our work. How long does it take to water a given number of square feet with a hose? This is the age of hose and I will let every one answer the question for himself, as we are all familiar with its use and results. How long would it take to water a given number of square feet with a watering system is a question that can be answered by another question. How much water is your system or pump able to supply? A system of this kind will take all the water instantly that a pumping system will supply. The world is making progress and, as only better things than what we have had before help in the grand march of progressive advancement, mechanical watering will surely use up several links in this chain after its benefits are fully realized by brother florists. BUSINESS CHANGES. C. B. Service has opened a retail store at 3 Shenango St., Sharon, Pa. Fisher & Rocklin have opened a re- tail store in the Boudeman block, Kalamazoo, Mich. R. G. Wilson of Brooklyn will do a wholesale and retail business at 48 W. 30th street, New York. The business of the Chatham Rose Co., Chatham, N. J., has been pur- chased by H. A. Neuner. J. H. Brown has disposed of his busi- ness at Sebring, 0., to J. H. Hall, and has bought a larger plant at Salem, O. Herendeen Manufacturing Company's New York office has been removed from 39 Cortlandt street to 296 Pearl street. E. W. Comley has joined his brother George A. in business in Washington, D. C, and the firm will hereafter be Comley Bros. W. McRae Thompson has resigned as manager of the Acker Flower Shop, of Philadelphia. John Kraus from New York succeeds to the position. E. E. Fairbanks of Athol, Mass., has sold his house and greenhouses to Clifford H. Smith. The houses are well stocked with cucumbers, which are valued at $3000. H. R. Mitchell, senior member of the firm of The H. R. Mitchell & Son Co., of Waterville, Me., has disposed of his interest in the business to George Fred Terry. The firm hereafter will be Mit- chell & Co. It is said that additional greenhouses and a retail store on Main street are among the improvements contemplated. PLANT NOTES. The advance sale of geraniums in- dicate a very heavy demand for the coming season. Plant dealers report the sales of be- gonias in all classes and species this season as far ahead of any recent year. There is a divergence of opinion among rose forcers as to whether Kil- larney gives best results as own root or grafted plants. Frau Lilla Rautenstrauch, one of the newer roses, said to be a cross between Goldquelle and Caroline Testout, is being looked upon with much favor in England as a forcing rose. The flowers are flesh white flushed with apricot yellow. 328 HORTICULTURE March 17, 1906 THE ROSE. (A paper read before the Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists' and Gardeners' Club by Neil McCallum.) The rose has been immortalized by the most ancient authors. Homer's allusion to the rose in the Iliad and Odyssey are among the earliest men- tions we have. Mr. Paul, in his Rose Garden, gives a translation from the Greek Poetess Sappho, who lived 600 B. C. It is: "Would Joye appoint some flower to reign In matchless beauty on the plain, The Rose (mankind will all agree), The Rose the queen of flowers should be." Historians tell us that those luxu- rious persons, Cleopatra and Nero, spent immense sums of money for roses and rose petals to strew on the floors and seats of their banquet balls. Pliny, also, tells us that it is neces- sary to move the earth to a depth of two feet in their cultivation. Coming down to modern times. Dr. Lindley says the Pharmacopean could be formed of the rose family alone; and Sir R. Christison tells that it takes 100,000 roses, the produce of 10,000 bushes of the Damask rose, to yield ISO grains of attar of roses. The Damask rose is parent of the hybrid red roses of today; it was brought to Europe from Syria by one of the Cru- saders returning from the. Holy Wars. Roses will do fairly well in almost any soil, providing it is not a wet or a loose, sandy one; of course, the ideal soil is a deep, strong loam and a shelt- ered position with an exposure to the morning sun, shaded from the fierce rays of the noonday sun. A stiff clay land can be helped by draining and working in long stable manure, de- cayed leaves, sand and ashes and a sandy or gravelly earth by the addi- tion of cow manure, clay or stiff loam, but any ground which will grow good cabbage will also grow good roses. The best season for planting the hardier roses is the late fall, but the more tender teas should be left until early spring. It often happens when you unpack your roses from a distant nursery that you discover the bark all shrivelled; it is a good plan to bury them completely at least six inches below the surface, give the ground a good soaking and leave so for a couple or three days to plump up again. In planting budded, or grafted plants, the point of union should be at least two inches below the surface, so that they may event- ually become own root plants. In pruning, first cut out all decayed, crowded or weak growths, then short- en back as required, observing the rule that delicate and weak growers should be pruned severely, and strong and vigorous growers pruned very lightly. The rose chafer is a trou- WELLESLEY. blesome pest when he comes, as hand picking and destroying by coal oil, fire, or crushing is the only remedy for him; for other insects a solution of whale oil soap applied with a syringe will prove effectual in ridding the plants. There are many ways in which roses can be used to produce decora- tive effects outdoors, as dwarf plants in beds, as climbers on walls, porches or arches, as pillars, in large isolated clumps, as a hedge or dividing line, as an edging to other shrubs, or to carpet banks and slopes. Take, first, roses as dwarf plants in beds, such varieties as: — Hermosa, Marie Van Houtte, Madame Lambert, La France. Homer, Malmaison, Perle des Jardins. and the old Agrippina are better than the stronger H. P.'s, which are good as masses, such sorts as Baroness Rothschild, Mabel Morrison, Merville de Lyon, Rev. J. B. Cram. Louis Van Houtte, Mdme. Gabriel Luizet, Alfred Colomb, Marshall P. Wilder, Marie Baumann, Margaret Dickson, Gloire de Margottin, Fran- cois Michelon, Fisher Holmes and Mrs. John Laing being glorious dur- ing their flowering season. The Rugosa hybrids are grand and useful roses for hedges or screens, lovely in foliage, flowers and fruit, and hard as nails in constitution. The Wichuraiana and its hybrids are splendid as edgings and to cover banks or ugly places. The Rambler vari- eties, with Prairie roses and climbing Hybrid Remontants and Teas, like Rene Marie Henriette, Gloire de Dijon, W. Allen Richardson, Jules Margottin, Glory of Cheshunt, Victor Verdier, Bessie Johnson are magnificent as pillar roses, on arches, walls, or porches. Dean Hole says we should have in our gardens, "Beds of roses, bowers of roses, hedges of roses, pil- lars of roses, arches of roses, foun- tains of roses, basket of roses, vistas and alleys of the rose." OUR COLORED PLATES. We have a few extra copies of the colored plates sent out with recent is- sues of HORTICULTURE, any of which will be sent in tubes, post paid, to applicants at ten cents each. March 17, 1906 HORTICULTURE 329 RED AND DARK-RED HYBRID TEAS. Translated by G. Bleicken. An article on recent introductions in this class of roses is contributed by Fr. Harms, Hamburg, in Moller's Deutsche Garten-Zietung. After referring to the two noted roses introduced by Henry Bennett, Wm. Francis Bennett (1885) and the Meteor (1889), Moreau's La France of '89, and others of the same strain, down to Gruss an Teplitz (1898), Lam- bert's Balduin (1889), Dickson's Lib- erty (1900) and the 1902 introductions of Paul and Jacob, and the 1903 and 1904 introductions of Hill, the writer comes to the conclusion that "with the introduction of Liberty, Bennett's work has been taken up again," and that the "Hybrid Perpetuals must of necessity give way to the Hybrid Teas in the future." Of Richmond (Hill, 1905) he says: "Richmond was selected by the raisers as best of its kind among 10,000 seed- lings, one of its best qualities of su- periority to Liberty being its strong growth. It flowers as freely as Cather- ine Mermet, the flowers being suffi- ciently large, well-built and very fra- grant, and the foliage noble. How strong a growth the plant is capable of in the open ground, I observed on some grafted stock which I got from my business friends, A. Dickson & Sons (the raisers of Liberty) ; they made growth in no way inferior to the strongest perpetuals. . . . Not only is Richmond superior to Liberty, but as a matter of fact, it is without doubt HILL SEEDLING, A1. the greatest advancement in this class of roses up to the present date. . . . HOUSE OF AMERICAN BEAUTY AT SCARBOROUGH, N. Y. Nevertheless, we should not lose sight of other good introductions of late which deserve honorable mention." Then follows the description of the other two great rivals of Liberty, namely: Etoile de France ( Pernet-Ducher, 1904), very much liked by European growers, and General MacArthur (Hill, 1905), with descriptions and cultural notes on each. Other valuable introductions men- tioned are: George Laing Paul (Soupert & Not- ting, 1904); Gruss an Sangerhausen (Dr. Muller, 1905); Cherry Ripe (Paul & Sons, 1905) ; Crimson Crown (A. Dick- son & Sons, 1905), bearing six to seven flowers on every shoot; J. B. Clark (H. Dickson, 1905); Charles J. Graham (A. Dickson & Sons), certificated by the R. H. Society; Baron v. Pallandt (Welter, 1905) ; and Grossherzog v. Oldenburg (Welter, 1904). "Those mentioned are about all the first-class red and dark red Hybrid Teas up to date, but let us hope that more good introductions will soon fol- low them." F. R. & P. M. Pierson Establishment In writing to Advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. 330 horticulture: March 17, 190K 5 FINE SILVER CUPS J and TROPHIES 9 For Exhibition Awards, Sporting • Events, etc. » FINEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY FROM THE BEST MANUFACTURERS AND t AT LOWEST PRICES. 5 THORNTON BROS., d LAWRENCE, MASS. C *MAWVI(WIWMMM.00 per 100 3t04ft 1.75 " 12.00 " 2t03feet 1.50 " 10.00 " CRIMSOX RAMBLER 4to5ft. $2.25 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100 3to4feet-. $1.75 per doz. : $12.00 per 100 2 to 3 ft $1.60 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 CUDIIDQfDV SPIR/EAS- Van Houttei. A. Waterer. Blue and Prunifolia. DEUIZIAS — Lemninei and Gracilis. SNOW, ■SHnllnrirn I BALLS— Plicatum andOpulus. WEIQElI AS -Rosea. Kloriliumla, Candida, \ ariegated. ALTMEAS-Doubl.- viiuwuHkii ■ white, Violet and Red. California Privet Berberis Thunbergll, Hydrangea Orand. \VriteRt"or3E»rioe.>* THE CONARD & JONES CO., - West Grove, Pa. The Cottage Gardens Contain the finest asortment of selected specimen Evergreen, Deciduous Trees and Shrubs procurable, and its Land- scape Department is at your service In arranging them. Price list ready now. Has tables of the best herbaceous plants, giving common and botanical names, height, color and season of bloom. Sent free. All inquiries cheerfully answered. COTTAGE GARDENS CO., QULEE.NS J Kllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I Nursery Stock Specialties § jjj DECIDUOUS TREES = NORWAY MAPLE, SPECIMEN TREES, 16 TO 18' § = 2'i to 3" DIA. JAPAN MAPLE, 2 TO 3' ASSORTED = = VARIETIES. ORIENTAL PLANE, SPECIMEN = E TREES, 16 TO 18', 2 March 20. 332 /IORTI CULTU RE March 17, 1906 I OBITUARY i George Norman. A familiar figure at the Royal Hor- ticultural Society's shows has passed away in the person of Mr. George Norman, V. M. H., who for 30 years had held the post of head gardener at Hatfield House, the residence of Lord Salishury. The post was one of honor and responsibility, for the gar- dens at Hatfield House are amongst the most famous in Great Britain. More than 200 years ago Pepys de- scribed their manifold charms, and earlier still a foreigner who paid a visit there recorded his opinion that in the Hatfield Gardens he had seen one of the most beautiful spots in the world. The celebrated Lime Walk, the Elizabethan Priory garden, the famous mulberry trees planted by King James, and the maze with hedges of yew, are some of the spe- cial features which attract the visitor. Some important work has been car- ried out by Mr. Norman. "My pri- mary aim," he once said, "is to keep up the character of the gardens, mak- ing experiments as circumstances re- quire, in accordance with modern de- velopments, but preserving the an- cient features in whatever changes are made." In addition to superin- tending the extensive grounds Mr. Norman was responsible for the ex- tensive decorative work on the occa- sion of the royal visits to Hatfield House. He was a first-class gardener, with a perennial geniality which en- deared him to a wide circle of friends. At the interment, on March 5th, many attended to pay a tribute to his rev- ered memory. W. H. ADSETT. Henry Knott. Mr. Henry Knott, whose death oc- curred at Cape May, N. J., on Tuesday, March 6, had spent nearly all of his life in the business. He estab- lished himself in Cape May as a com- mercial florist in 1876 and by energy and hard work built up a nice business and did much to improve and beautify that celebrated summer resort. He re- tired from active work eight years ago. Mr. Knott was one of the worthiest and most respected citizens, and during his years of business life made many warm friends. He had been ill only four weeks and his death was as his life, beautiful, calm and peaceful. He was 85 years of age, a native of Ire- land. All of his life almost has been spent in the United States. He leaves a daughter and one son, who carries on the business. James Clark. James Clark, familiarly known as "Boss" Clark, who for thirty years was an employe of the U. S. Botanic Garden, died at his home at White Oak, Md., on March 8. He was a man of exceptionally fine character and temperament, numbering among his intimate friends many high in official life at the national capital. Mr. Clark was the hero of the following story published in the Washington Star some twenty years ago: "In the northern division of the conserva- tory in the botanic gardens there is grow- ing a fruit tree known to the heathen Chinee as 'Leechee.' Just before the as- sembling of this Congress, it had a goodly quantity of its curious-looking, very agree- able fruit on it, which was watched with interest by the Highland Scot from the land of Argyle, in whose care it had flour- ished for many a year. The said Caledo- nian has all the demure gravity in externals of the great chief himself. Having been taught to articulate in the language of Os- sian. and speaking no other till an adult, he has never fairly mastered the language of the Sassanach, but speaks it slowly with a peculiar emphasis. While passing around in the performance of his duties he discov- The Late F. W. Rioter. See obituary, March 3. Bred two well-dressed men stealing the leechees and eating them. With uplifted hands he exclaimed, 'gude gracious are ye eating thae poisonous fruit';' In an in- stant the hands of both were on the place the fruit had gone to. The door being open the race of the pair to Dr. Hickling's, the nearest drug store, there to be relieved, was a rapid one, to say the least. Some delay occurred at the start by one of the outdoor hands ordering them off the grass. Relief could have been obtained easier had they looked over their shoulders and seen the shaking sides of the canny Scot as he watched the race. Sidney Smith might have learned that something less than a surgical operation was necessary to get a joke out of the head of a Scotsman." J. C. Rennison. J. C. Rennison died at his home in Sioux City, la., on February 24, aged 67 years. His death was the result of a fall on the icy sidewalk which he sustained a week previous, but which had not been regarded as causing any serious injury. Mr. Rennison was a native of New York State, but has been a resident of Sioux City for 23 years, where he built up a prosperous florist business. He joined the So- ciety of American Florists in 1887 and served as State vice-president for Iowa in 1888 and on the Executive Committee in 1894-5-6. He was a con- stant attendant on the conventions of the society, where by his congenial and cheerful temperament he made many warm friends. J. C. Gardiner. J. C. Gardiner of San Francisco, a veteran of the Civil War, a member of Lincoln Post, G. A. R., of this city and employed as head gardener and land- scape chief on the government's Mare Island reservation near the city, and very well known to the trade of San Francisco and universally respected, was suddenly stricken by death on the afternoon of March 4 while in the chaplain's house kneeling at prayer. Ferdinand Boulon. Ferdinand Boulon, died at Sea Cliff, X. Y., on March 6, aged 65 years. Mr. Boulon came to this country in 1881 after a thorough training and experi- • in e in his native country, France, in all branches of horticultural and land- scape work and was accounted one of the best informed gardeners in America. He started the establishment at Sea Cliff twenty years ago and his son has been a partner with him for the past two years. Henry C. Beebe. Henry C. Beebe of Middletown, Conn., died at his home on Ferry street on March 6 after a lingering ill- ness. He was 57 years old. The sorrow that has come to the home of Frank L. Moore, Chatham, N. .1., in the sudden death of his oldest son, will call forth sympathy from the trade. The young man was a student in Columbia University, a fine scholar and had a promising future. Commencing with this issue, our readers will notice the advertisement of the Hart Pioneer Nurseries of Fort Scott, Kas. This is an old established firm, having organized their business in a small way in 1865. until at the present time their nurseries comprise over 600 acres and is one of the largest in the west. They advertise their stock to be strictly first-class, pure bred in every respect and guaranteed true to name. All of our readers who contemplate planting Nursery stock of any kind this spring, will do well to drop a card to the above firm, asking for their wholesale catalogue. And you will do us a favor if you will kindly mention the name of this paper in writing to them. March 17, 1906 H ORTI CULTURE 333 Grafted on Dickson One of the most careful and experi- enced r se grafters in this vicinity has commissioned me to dispose of the following small surplus of young grafted roses: per ioo per iooo 3000 Maids $12.00 $120.00 3000 Brides 12.00 120.00 Every plant guaranteed perfect and grafted on th- g nuine Dickson Manetti. I was after som- of this party's stock last year but could not get a look in. DON'T NEGLECT THIS OPPORTUNITY If you are after $90 kind this offer will not interest you. This is genuine Dickson and grafted by a master workman. JS^** Also 4000 fine plants of Chatenay Own root; grown by John Burton and ready for delivery from now on; $5.00 per 100; $45 00 per 1000. These are better hart Western stock and worth a great deal more. Ch'tenay is rapidly growing in favor as a profitable Summer Rose. C. C. 'WATSON 1614LudlowSt., Phili.. You Will Want a Few Begonia (Jloire de Lorraine Plants. My stock conies from an Excellent Source. Why not place y ur order ear.y to secure June and July delivery ? Strong 2 H in. plants, $ 1 S per 1 00. $ 1 40 per 1 000 S. S. SK1DELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, = Philadelphia SALVIA FIREBALL 2etter market the past week than for some time. Retail prices have given way somewhat on account of the large quantities of stock being forced on the market; but so have wholesale rate^. The cheeking feature has licen that it has all been worked off pretty well. Carnations have been in enormous supply almost, a glut at times. The city is full of flower fakirs that have knifed everything they could get hold of in the cut flower line. Weather de- cidedly Marehy; rain, snow, hail, sun- shine, and wind, all in one day some- times. Easter stock looking remark- ably well. Conditions locally are DETROIT, still favorable, every- body busy and stock selling rapidly. There is a rather scant supply especially of white carna- tions. Roses are also below require- ments but violets are abundant. Snap- dragons of high quality are in and bring a high price. Lily plants are plentiful but meeting a slow sale. All plants of the season are available in quantity for every need. There was not much im- PHILA- provement in the mar- DELPHI A ^et nere *ast week. Car- nations and roses were both very plentiful and the main ef- forts of the distributing centers were aimed at moving the surplus. An im- mense stock of all kinds had to go to the street men. Beauties were more plentiful, especially in shorts and mediums. As has been the case for the past few weeks Brides go better than Bridesmaids, but both are ahead of demand. Killarney moved off sur- prisingly well, considering the slow market. Some very good Richmonds are coming in, which find ready takers. Liberties as a rule are short, although a few growers are sending in some nice stock. In the carnation market En- chantress is still the leader. Flamingo leads among the reds. Lawson has the market to itself in the medium class. Lady Bountiful is up front in the white fancies. Its keeping quali- ties have been misrepresented some- what. It is above par in that respect. Being somewhat soft in texture it is apt to bruise a little, but that is its only fault. My Maryland as grown around here shows up well. Daffodils are moving nicely, but tulips are a glut. Roman hyacinths and paper white Narcissi are plentiful but find a fair and steady market. Gardenias are down to $25 and shorts can be got in quantity at $10 per 100. White lilac nearly over, but enough for the de- mand. Violets are moving rather bet- ter than usual for this season. Orchids are scarce, Dendrobium nobile and Coelogyne being about the only ones around. The tendency of this NEW YORK markel is toward lower prices, but prices have llius far receded gradually, not because of any substantial increase in supplies, but on account of a halt in demand. In the rose line, American Beauties are now obtainable at prices that are considerably under last week's quota- tions. The price of the roses has been maintained at 75c. and $1.00 for a long- er period than the records show for many years. Richmond has won the favor of flower buyers, and its recep- tion is most encouraging to those who intend to handle it next year. With its repeated free blooming qualities it should prove to be a paying proposi- tion. The bloomers have been in steady demand this season, and it is only now that there seems to be more to distribute among the buyers. The extra and fancy grades of Brides and Bridesmaids have not moved so freely as heretofore, which is a reflection of the condition of business. Among the novelties, Chatenay, Uncle John and Killarney have found followers who have been willing to absorb the supply at good figures. All of these, however, feel the present depression and are offered at lower prices. The quotations on carnations and violets are not ma- terially changed. Lilacs are cheaper. With a smaller quantity of tulips and daffodils there is a possibility of better averages on some varieties. Cattleyas hold up to quoted prices, and are not plentiful. Demand and supply is even as regards smilax and asparagus. American Beauty is the SAN only exception noted FRANCISCO by florists in speaking of the abundance of flowers. Although California beats the world for divorce decrees, and pity it is that no flowers are used at these supposedly happy events, the weekly crop of San Francisco's marriagable maidens is like the current over-supply of violets, and the weddings of the past week have been a source of good busi- ness to florists. The few indifferent American Beauties that did arrive passed readily to consumers, and Brides, Bridesmaid and Liberty, not prime stock but in good supply, sold freely, for the week's demand for every blooming thing was exception- ally good. Every other floral species is in perfect form and sold satisfac- torily, especially Hannah Hobart, En- chantress and Mrs. T. W. Lawson car- nations. One big down-town store showed me its orchid sales for the week, which averaged upward of fifty orchids per day at one dollar each. Bulbous stock, including tulips, lilies, Paper White narcissus, hyacinths, callas, daffodils and freesias scored well. The week's business was better than usual and altogether pleasing. 336 H ORT1 CU LTU RE March 17, 190C FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUI'.DING 55-S7 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 A. M. to 5 P. M. FORD BROTHERS 48 West 28th Street, NEW YORK A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone, 3870 or 3871 Madison Square. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE % FLORIST * OF NEW YORK Phone 1664-1665 Mad. Sq. 43 W. 28th St. WE HAVE A GOOD OPENING for a grower of lily of the valley and gener.il bullous stock. Would like to communicate with growers of good bulbous flowers. Can handle ihem at good prn.es. Also asparagus plumosus. Let us hear hum you. A.L. YOUNC & CO. Wholesale Florists lei. ass. Mad. Sq. 54 W. 28th St., New York BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist SS-57 W . 26th Street - • NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 2921-S243 fladison Square S i JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist ^"r'SesA^Xe^ f A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises every variety W grown for New York market, at current prices m TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City 2 Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer In Choice Cut flowers 39 West 28th Street, New York Telephone : 902 Madison Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ALWAYS ON HAMS THE HIGHEST \# A I C\I ALWAYS GRADE OF VHLLC1 ON HAND BEST BEAUTIES, METEORS, BRIDES AND BRIDESMAIDS JAMES McMANUSwsVffiV 50 W. 30th St., New York H . 13>. FROMBNT ws^cecShSo°rr^ey Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: 2200, 2201, Madison Square Write for Current Prices The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to JOS. S. FENRICH Phil. F. Kessler HOW. 28th Street, New York Tel 324-325 Madison Square 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty and Edgeley Ian and sp. No. 1 Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp- ■ • • " extra ,; No. 1 and lower grades. Liberty, fancy " ordinary Richmond, fancy oidinary Golden Gaie. fancy " ordinary Chatenay, fancy > . . . . ordinary Carnations, Fancy Last Ha ending If of Week Mar. 10 906 50.00 to 75.00 25.00 10 40.00 8.00 to 15.00 2.00 to 5.00 8.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 7.00 3.00 to 5.00 15.00 to 30 00 1.50 to coo 15.00 to 25.00 2 00 to 8.00 8.00 to IO 00 2.00 to 4.00 8 00 10 1G.OO 2.00 to 4.00 *.oo to 3.0c First Halt of Week beginning Mar. 12 1906 40.00 to 2C.OO tO 8 00 to 2.00 tO 8 00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 25.00 to 1.50 to 15.00 to 2.00 to 8.00 to 2.00 to 8 00 to 2.00 to 7. OO tO 50.00 40 00 15.00 5.00 10.00 8.00 5.00 30 OO 8.00 25 00 8.00 IO OO 4.00 10.00 4.00 3.00 Ca' nations, Ordinary Cattle) as Lilies Callas Li v of the V alley Violets. Tulips kunnii Hya. Paper White Nar.. Daffodils, Trumpets Freesia . Hiijnonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus " & Sprengeri, bunches Li1ac« pt 100 bunches Last Half of Week ending Mar. 10 1906 i.oo to 30.00 to 6.00 to 6. co to 1.00 to .20 to 1.00 to 1 .00 to 1 . 50 to 1.00 to 1.00 to .50 to to 8.00 to 25.00 to 20.00 to ao.on to 1.50 50 OO 10.00 8.00 3.00 0° 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 5.00 •75 1.50 12.00 35 00 25.00 60. o First 1 a>f of Week beginning Mar. 12 1906 I. CO to 1.50 40 OO to 60.00 6.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 8.00 1.00 to 3.00 ■3° to 1.50 to 3.00 1.00 to 2.00 1.50 to z.oo 1.00 to 2.00 1.00 to 5-"Q to 1.00 to 1.50 8.00 to 25 00 to 20.00 to 12. OO j5-co 25.00 rVi.nn JOHN YOUNC Wholesale FLORIST 51 West 28tH St., New YorR Telephone, 44G3-44G4 Madison Sq. Beet Beauties. Brides and Bridesmaids. Lily of the Valley, Orchids and Lilies. Renowned Cottage Garden Carnations. Edward C. Hotan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. Tel. //*] Madison Sq. NeW York TRAENDLY & S CHENG K WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quotations oti fall orders Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 West 28th Street, New York City FLORISTS OUT OF TOWN Taking Orders for Flowers to be Deliv- ered to Steamers or Elsewhere in New York can have them delivered in PLAIN BOXES, WITH OWN TAOS in best manner by Young & Nugent 42 W. 28th St., New York In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture March 17, 1906 rlORTlCULTURE 337 $1.75 per 1000 $1.50 per 5000 Discount on Regular Shipments ZZmVZZ:™™.™. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange "tiss* Send for Cur Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers Fancy Ferns ,s Michigan Cut Flower Exchange Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York city Gut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square J. 6. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance 'Phone 1435 Court. Bonnot Bros7 Wholesale Florists 5Sand57 W. 26th S" , NEW YORK CntF.uWti Lulunst Tel 830 Mudisuii Square. OPEN 6.00 A.M. AN UNEQUALED OJTLET FOR CONSIGNED FLOWERS YOU! WE r- [ ORDERS ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. S3 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. ESTABLISHED 1872 JOHN J. PERKINS WHOLESALE and COMMISSION FLORIST 115 W. 30th St., New York Tel. No. 956 Madison Square Wanted.— A few more reliable growers of Carnations and Violets. Quick returns and highest prices. Established 1881 BUY FROM SHIP TO TRY ME ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. Carnations AND ROSES Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd. 604 Liberty Are., Pittsburg, Pa. In writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. Crafted Roses First class, early grafted, Brides and Bridesmaids on best Eng- lish stock. Prices $10.00 and $12.00 per hundred. See sam- ple at Stall No. 52 Park Street Market. MONTROSE GREENHOUSES Montrose, Mass. Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383 87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $1.00 per 1000. Discounts on larger quantities. Write for prices on case lots WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. NEW CROP SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.50 and $7.00 per Case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire Designs, Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, 6c. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., W^^MMS WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.— PER 100. TO DEALERS ONLY. CINCINNATI March n DETROIT March 14 ROSES Am. Beauty andEdgely, fan and sp. extra No. 1 Lower grades . .. Bride and Maid, fan. and sp.... " extra ...■•• " No. 1 and Lower gr Liberty, fancy ,. " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy Ordinary. Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary Chatenay , Fancy " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy • Ordinary HISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilie Catlas Lily of the Valley Violets Tulips ..... Roman Hya. ; Paper White Nar . Daffodils; Trumpets Freesia Mignoneite Adiantum Cuneatum M Croweanum .... Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings .... " & Sprengeri, bunches Lilacs per 1 o bunches 40.00 25 00 15.00 5.00 5.00 3 00 50.00 30.00 20.00 10.00 8.00 6. co 4.00 8.00 600 6. co 3,00 S.00 4.00 12.50 10.00 3.00 .50 2.00 2.00 3.00 12.50 40.00 15.00 12.50 4.00 1. 00 4.00 4.00 4.00 15 00 50.00 35-o° 50.00 30.00 25.00 10 00 12.00 7.00 4.00 10.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 8 00 4 00 3.00 2.CO IO.OO IO.OO 3.OO -75 3.00 2.00 3.00 60.00 50.00 30.00 15.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 12.00 10.00 8 00 8.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 2.50 50.00 14.00 13.00 4.00 1. 00 5.00 4.00 4. co to to to 1. 00 12.00 to 18.00 25.00 30.00 to to to 50.00 35-°° BUFFALO March 13 10.00 8.00 5.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 5- GO 3.OO I.50 I2.50 IO.OO a. 00 12.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 10 00 8.00 4.00 2.50 IO.I O S.OO 3.00 .40 2.00 2.00 2.00 I. OO 2.00 •50 1.25 15.00 25.OO 25. CO 15.00 12.00 4.00 •75 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.50 4.00 1. 00 1 50 50.00 50.00 PITT>KUkiJ March 12 50.00 jo.oo 15.00 to to 60.00 iO.OO 20.00 12.00 10.00 15.00 6.00 12.00 4 00 12.50 10.00 2.00 .30 2.00 2.00 2 00 2.00 2.00 12.50 30.00 20.00 20.00 IO.OO 8.0O 4-00 I500 8.00 3.00 I. OO I5.OO I2.5O 4.OO ■75 3.00 3.OO 3.OO 3 00 3.00 1.50 15.00 50.00 40.00 50.00 Geo. A. ^Sutherland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34HAWLEY STREET - ■ BOSTON E. A. BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer in SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX and Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplies. New crop now ready lu limited quantities, EVERGREEN, ALA. WHOLESALE Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Gala* and Leucothoe, Bronze and Green Baled Sphagnum, and Green flosses Leaf Mold. Orchid and Azaha Peats, Fresh cut Palmetto and Cycas Palm leaves. Wild Smilax — Boxwood. All Decorating Evergreens. TKE KERVAN CO. 20W< Tel. 1519 Madison Sq. NEW YORK. 338 HORTICULTURE March 17, 1905 QUEEN BEATRICE Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled in best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. McCONNELL 546 Fifth Ave., New York City Telegraphic orderB forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and all principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam- ships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and I. Street WASHINGTON. D. C. FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET ol. LUUlo, I'lUi Established 1873 Long Distance Phone Bell Lindell 676 j+£and& St* JtTfT rfetfuagfim, JO. C. SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 1017 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO. Both 'Phones 2670 Main YOU) WE \ t j ORDERS I (ADVERTISING LET US GET, TOGETHER PHILADELPHIA NOTES. C. H. Grakelow of the Depot Floral Exchange was thrown trom a trolley car on the 10th inst. and severely in- jured. An English nurseryman is offering in this market erica sprays by the pound. The variety is Erica Medi- terannea hybrida and the price five shillings per pound, post free. The Florists Gun Club of Philadel- phia will entertain the Allentown Gun Club March 27. The shoot will be at Wissinoming, followed in the evening by a banquet in the city. Covers will be laid for 50. Have you read Robert Craig's digest of the carnation past and present? If not you have missed a fine essay. See HORTICULTURE, page 253, March 3. For a judicial marshalling of the facts and an unbiased summing up of the situation, commend me to this gem of Robert Craig's. It ought to please even the fastidious soul of Willis N. Rudd. Jno. Mclntyre, late with Battles and Habermehl, is now with the Leo Niessen Co., having entered on his new duties on the 12th inst. Among our visitors this week were Phil. Breitmeyer of Detroit, Mich.; Mr. Keller of J. B. Keller & Sons, and Mr. Salter of Salter Bros., Rochester, N. Y. The report that Messrs. Davis and Wilson had bought out the Poryzees' place seems to have been premature. Negotiations were under way and a de- posit made, but it now appears there was some fall down in arranging the details. At last accounts Mr. Poryzees was still in possession. Jno. Westcott, resplendent in a white vest with pink dots, a green tie, and seersucker pants, arrived from his southern trip on the 11th inst. Mr. Westcott says that everybody who can afford it ought to go to Palm Beach, Fla., every winter and see the bougain- villeas, the crotons, the vincas (and all the things we have such trouble with) growing wild and blooming pro- fusely. DETROIT John Breitmeyer's Sons^ss- Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs High GradeCut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. A FLORIST'S WINDOW IN WINTER. A window in a city street, With thousands daily passing by; With buds and blooms of flowers re- plete, Born 'neath a glorious summer sky. Within are roses blushing red, That on the air their sweets exhale; Pinks, borne from out their natal bed, And vines that near them lightly trail. Chrysanthemums and asters bright, And modest violets profuse; Tall, leaning lilies, pure and white, And pansies gay with varied hues. And there are others just as fair, Whose beauties would our praises win, That toss sweet fragrance on the air, And seem to beckon us, "Come in!" — Thomas F. Porter, in Boston Globe. (■IDE BKOSCO FLORISTS WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDE'S BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS This wooden box nicely stained and varnished, 18x30x13, made in two sec- tions, one for each, size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, i % or 2 inch size per xoo, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and (or sale by oil wholesale florists and supply dealers N. f . MCCARTHY, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. REED (SL KELLER 122 West 2Sth St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. Always enterprising, we are now ready with a fine line of Easter Baskets. Buy your Florist Supplies of J. STERN & CO. 1928GERMANT0WN AVE., PHILADELPHIA, PA Per postal EMYERSDORFER & CO 50-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES BEST LIHE Ilf THE C0TJHTRT March 17, 1906 HORTICULTURE 339 It is Not Too Soork TO TALK EASTER BUSINESS The Same Big Lilies COOL-GROWN, WELL-PACKED THE SAME HIGH-GRADE i!imiimiiiiiimiiimiiiimiiimiiimiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiimimi£ FOR Call or write n. f. McCarthy & co. 84 HAWLEY STREET, BOSTON liBAWWWWWVWWWWWWW EASTER DECORATIONS CET YOUR | Lauret Festooning = Cood and Full 5c. and 6c. per yard E Z —5 | Southern Witti Stnilax | $7.00 and $3.50 per case = WE ARE ALSO § = HEADQUARTERS FOR Florists' Supplies ^ See Regular Advertisement ^ Henry M. Robinson & Co. [ 8 and II Province St., Boston nlllllllliililiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillllllliiiir: MW>IWWWWWWWWWWW.MM(WiMMy»»^»«bM^»*i^»«*iUW^V^»» Vegetable C C C P\C * I and Flower ^ C, \2, L/^ \ Reliable and Tested. Catalogue Mailed Free JWEEBER & DON \ Seed 1.4 CHAMBERS STREET W rierchants IAMBERS STREET ^ NEW YORK W Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA GLADIOLI Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Forcing Varieties FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT JAPAN LILIES SEEDS FOR FLORISTS Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Seeds and Agricultural Hardware 47-54 NO. MARKbT ST., BOSTON, MASS. THOS. J. CREY& CO. HIGH GRADE FORCING BULBS Agricultural Implements SEEDS 32 SO. nARKET ST., BOSTON HELLERS MICE PROOF SEED CASES. SEND FOR CIRCULARS Heller & Go, MUNTCLAIR, N.J. ASTERS. VICK'S VIOLET KINC VICK'S BRANCHINC VICK'S DAYBREAK VICK'S MIKADO QUEEN of the EARLIES Write for Aster circular. It Rives full description and pi ices. Pamphlet "How to grow Asters Successfully." free with evei y order. JANES VICK'S SON* seedsmen. Rochester, N. Y. imMmwwMwwMAmmm^ MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA. ALASKA, BOHEMIA MUSHROOM = SPAWN = Fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. HRAN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO. I CHEMICAL BLDG. ST. LOUIS. MO — QUALITY ISU ' SEND TOR CATALOGUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON 34* Wait 14th St., Mew York. RAWSON'S Arlington Tested CCChC F°r the dCCDj Florists Catalogues flailed Free W. W. RAWSON & CO., Seedsmen 12 & 13 Faneuil Hall Sq.. Boston, Ma*s. In writing advortlsers, mention Horticulture STlHeTE*! SAVE THE BLOOMS! *>r>%! NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE JEj PLANTS. USED FOR FUMIGATION ZyA 0R SPRAYING. INDOORS OR OUT. <-*~. '•._• ,.• 22J 200 POUNDS TOBACCO IN ONE PtNI NIKOTHR Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Nlo. YOU WE j ORDERS [ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER Lilies, Japanese Plants BAMBOO STAKES The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. 31 Barclay Street, New York Now is Time to Sow The New Hybridized Giant-flowered Obconica Primroses 1000 seeds Tr. pkt. Very distinct in its colors as Carmine, rink. Purple, Vio- lvt and Pure White, each color $1.00 .50 The above Hybrids, fine mixed 1.00 .50 Compacta, :i fine potter... 1.00 .50 rriumph, hew .50 Buttercups, Primrose GSran- diflora 1-00 .50 Cowslips, large flowered Oz. upright Hybrids 2.50 .50 Giant Marguerite Carna- tion. llliXiTl 1 -"' Hardy Garden Carnation, the tiii-'st mixture in ex- istence 2.50 .50 O. V. ZANCEN Seedsman Hoboken,N.J. They Are The Best For 6o years our Seeds and Bulbs have stood the test with the Florist and Market Gardener. A trial will con- vince you. Catalogues on application. Wholesale list to the trade only. SCHLEGEL & F0TTLER CO., 26 and 27 So. Market St., Boston, Mass. ARTHUR COWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm BBKLIX, IV. Y. HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER lOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best M xtures. Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog BULBS HORSESHOE and PLANTS Ralph M. Ward & Co. 2 West Broadwav, New York. -342 HORTICULTURE March 17, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Akcrs H. R ••■347 Allen Wm. Stuart C0.337 Aschmann Godfrey. "347 Barrows H.H.& Son. 347 Bayersdorfer H & Co 338 Beaven, E, A 337 Black, Chas 331 Blackistone Z. D 338 Boobink & Atkins . . . 309 Boadiu^ton A.T 341 Bonnot Bros 337 Boston Florist Letter Co 338 Boston Plate and Win- dow Giass Co 35: Breck Joseph & Sons 34 1 Breitmeyer's J. Son> 338 Budiong J. A.. 334 Burpee W. A. & Co. .341 Chicago House Wreck- in? Co 350 Chicago Carnation Co 346 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 341 Conard & Jones ^31 Conned Benj 312 Cooke G. H 338 Cottage Gardens Co. Cowee A 34 1 Dawson M. M. 331 Davis A. B. & Son. ..345 Ddger Wm 337 Dreer H A 307-340 Eastern Nurseries.. .331 Eaton H. N 146 EiseleC .345 Ellwanger & Barry... 312 Elliott Wm.&Son 1146 EslerJ. G g, Ernest W. H 35! Exotic Nurseries 347 Farquhar R. & J. & Co J47 Felthousen J. E 347 FenrichJ. S ■>■>& Fletcher F. W ,„ Foley Mfg. Co 350 Ford Bros 336 Forest Nursery & Seed Co. .......... 33I Froment H. E.. .. 336 Galvin Thos. F. 31: Grey T. J. & Co 341 Gude Bros. Co 338 Gurney Heater Mfg. nCo ;•••■•: 35o Gunman Alex. J. ..336 Guttman & Weber. ..335 Hail Asso. ^51 Hammond Paint& Slug Shot Wor-s-... 341-349 Hart Pioneer Nurser- ies 331 Hartshorne.Jas 346 Heller&Co... t\t Hemala CM. .312 Herbert David & Son 346 Hews A. H. &■ Co.... 306 Hilfinger P.ros m Hfppird E 33o Hitchings & Co j.o Holy-Castle Co 34Q Horan E. C 336 Horticulture Pub. C0.333 Houghton fk Dutton 310 Honghton & Clark. ..330 HuntE.H 334 Igoe Brcs 35, Innes& McRae.. 345 Kastine W. F 308-337 Keene P. A. 3^ Kentucky Tobacco Co 140 Kervan Co.. The ....3*7 Kessler, P F 336 King Cons. Co 350 Klokner A 350 Kramer F H 330-331-338 Kroescliell Bros 3^0 Lager & Hun-ell. 347 Lang Julius -3*7 Laneiahr, Alfred H...337 Leedle Floral Co.... 312 Leuthy A. & Co ^47 Lock J H. 3,2 Lord & Burnham Co. 352 Page McCarthy N. F.&C0.339 NKCounell Alex.. .. 338 McGorum R T 310 McKellar Charles W.334 McKissick, W. E. ...334 McManus J as. 336 McMulken Edw 339 Michell H.F.Co. ...340 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 337 Millang Charles 337 Millang Frank .336 Miller Geo L 333 Minneapolis Floral C0333 Mohz A 336 M .ninger J. C. 351 Montrose Green- houses 337 Mt. Hissarlik Nursei- ies 331 Murdoch J. B.&C0..337 Murray Samuel 338 Newman J & Sons ..339 NicotineMfg Co. 341-3,8 Niessen Leo. Co. 334 Pennock Samuel S. p'"Vu'V." ■•••334-346 l*enn I he Honst. - . 339 Perfection Chemical Co 348 Perkins John J. 337 Perkins M. Nurseries. 347 Pierson A. N 312-346 Pierson F. R. Co. 345-347 Pierson U Bar Co.. ..312 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 337 Py<=E. h 3H Rawson, W. W. &Co.34t Raynor John I ......336 Reed & Keller 338 Rees & Compere . .. .347 Reid Edw ......... 334 Remberg Peter 334 Robinson H.M.&Co. 337-^39 Roehrs Julius Co. . ^47 Rolker August & Sons' Rose Hi 1 M .3«o-35i 1 Nurseries. . 347 Sander & Son 347 Schillo Lumber Co... 349 Schlegel & Fouler Co. 341 Schmidt J. C. Co 347 Scollayjohn A... 314-350 Scott John.... 347 Scott, Robt. & Sons.- 312 Sheridan W. F.. 336 Siggeis& Siggers ...348 Situations & Wants-. 348 Skidelsky S. S 333 Smith Nathan & Son. 347 Smith W. C 347 Stevens H. A. Co... 346 Stern J. & Co 338 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co. ..350 Stoothoff. H. A. Co.. 348 Sutheiland Geo. A. <-Co-"*" 337 bwayne, Wm. 345 Thompson J. D Co-. 346 ThorburnJ.M.&Co.34i Thornton Bros. 330 Traendly & Schenck.330 Troy, J. H 331 Vaughan and Sperry.334 Vick's Jas. Sons 341 Waban Rose Conserv atories. . . , 30S Walsh M. H 312 Warburton C. 345 Ward Ra'ph M. Co.. .341 Watson G C. ....333 Weathe'ed Co 351 Weber F. C 338 Weber H. & Sons 346 Weeber & Don 3*1 Welch Bros 310-334 Wietor Bros ^34 Wintench C. ^47 Winterson F. F. -..334 Yokohama Nurseries. 341 Young A. L. 336 You"g John 336 Young & Nugent ...336 Young Thos. Jr.. . . .338 Z mgen, O. V.. . . Zinn Julius A.. . . Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Regular advertisers in this Issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will Indicate the respective pages. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. AMPELOPSIS. Ampelopsis Veitchii, 2 years transplant- ed, strong. By mail prepaid, $6.00 per 100; 4 years, heavy, by express at your expense, $12.00 per 100. Cash with order. E. Ferrand & Sou, Detroit, Mich. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Plumosus plants ready for potting. Fadden, Short Hills. N. $10.00 per 1000. nanus seedling Emerson C. Mc J., $1.50 per 100. ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 40.000 Barr, Mammoth 4-year-old roots, suitable for forcing at $6 per 1000 or 5000 for $25.00. Can ship at ouce. Write quick. Ground must be cleared. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. BEGONIAS. Innes & McRae, Cheswlek, Pa. Glolre De Lorraine, For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia, Pa. Begonia Gloire De Lorraiue. For page see List of Advertisers. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. Gladioli for Forcing. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 & 13 F. H. Square, Boston. Arlington Tested Seeds for Florists. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokohama Nurseries. 31 Barclay St., New Y'ork. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Schlegel & Fottler Co., 20 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. Chas. Black, Hlghtstown, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers •34' CARNATIONS. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. Jollet, 111. Carnation. Robert Craig. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Stevens Co., Dedham, Mass. Rooted Cuttings Variegated Lawson. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttman & Weber. 43 W. 28th St., N. Y. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS— Continued. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. My Maryland and Jessica. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Warburton. Fall River, Mass. Rooted cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Carnation Robert Craig. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hud- son, N. Y\ Carnations, Wlnsor, White Enchantress, Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers. A. B. Davis & Son, Inc., Purcellville, Va. Carnations, Red Sport. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS. Chrysanthemum cuttings. Monrovia, Glory of Pacific. Polly Rose, Robinson, Philadelphia, White Bonnaffon, Fitzwy- gram, G. S. Kalb, Robt. Halliday, John Shrlmpton, May Bonnaffon, Col. Appleton, Nivens, Bride, White Ivory, Cullingfordil, Arline, Maud Dean, Mutual Frieud, W. Lincoln, Jerome Jones, J. G. Jones, Tim- olhy Eaton and Mme. Perrin at $1.50 per 100: $12.50 per 1000. Opah, Princess, E. Bonnefond, Alliance, Fred Lemon, Mrs. Brice, La Tusion, Mers- tuam Yellow, Mildred Ware, Wm. Duck- ham, Amorita. Dr. Enguehard, Mrs. T. W. Pockett, Nellie Pockett, Ben Wells, F. S. Vallis. Mrs. Thlrkell at $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. W. F. Hasting, 383 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. COLEUS. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass., Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Rooted Cuttings, For page see List of Advertisers. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo: page see List of Advertlstrs. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. C. Wlnterich, Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. Dahlia Roots. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIA ROOTS. Field grown, mixed varieties, whole roots $4.00 per hundred. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. DAISIES. The F. W. Fletcher Co., Anburndale, Mast. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER STOCK. Wm. C. Smith, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR. Holly-Castle Co.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FANCY ROCKY FORD Cantaloupe seed, wholesale per 100 lbs. $20.00. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndaie, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Sons, Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepls Barrowsll. For page see List of Advertisers. March 17, 1906 HORTICULTURE 343 FERNS — Continued. P. R. Plersou Co., Tarrytown on-Hudson, N. Y. Nephrolepls Plersunl Elegantisslma. For page see List of Advertisers. Ferns for jardlueres, good varieties, $3.00 per 1U0, cash. J. H. Fiesse?, 415 Summit Aveiiue, West llobokeu, N. J. Ferns, Japanese or Mikarlo fern ball, new importation now In and ready for shipment, in dormant condition; 8 tile, in diameter, $2.25 per doz., $18 per LOO, f. o. b. (Jross- inau Bros., Rochester, N. Y. FERTILIZERS. Win. Elliott & Sous, 201 Fulton St., New York. Sterilized Sheep Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. M. Holiluson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27tu St., N. Y. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co., 1928 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Uawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. G. A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McCounell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber. 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Youug & Nugent, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young. Jr., 41 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington. D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Z. D. Blacklstoue, 14th and H Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest. 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co.. Camhrldge. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hlllinger Bros., Ft. Edward. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FOLDING BOXES. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. Bor page see List of Advertisers. FREESIAS. Rees & Compere, Long peach, Cal., 227 R. F. D. 1. Refracta Alba and Hybrids. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS. J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLI. Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Boston For GLASS. Plate & Window Glass page see List of Adv Co., Boston, ertisers. GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Buruham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitehings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago House Wrecking Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Klug Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Moninger Co., 117 East Blackuawk St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Adam Schlllo Lumber Co., West St. and Hawthorue Ave., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marion St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE. Anchor Greenhouse Hose Is the best for Florists. Mineralized Rubber Co., New York. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 aud 40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich., Wm. Dllger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plersou U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitehings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay. 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gurney Heater TlfgT Co., 74 Franklin St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Lutton, Jersey City, N. J. HOTHOUSE GRAPE VINES. Rose Hill Nurseries. New Roehelle. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. IMPORTING HOUSES. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. Plants and Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES. Perfection Chemical Co.. Flushing, N. Y. Carman's Antlpest. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES— Continued. The H. A. Stoothoff Co., 119 West St., New York. Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder. For page see List of Advertisers. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Nikoteen, For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom it Spawn Co., 911 Chemical Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. Mt. Ulssarlik Nurseries, New Uochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens, (Jueens, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Black, Hlghtstowu, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Forest Nursery & Seed Co., McMIuuvllle, Tenn. Forest Tree and Shrub Seeds. For page see List of Adverilsers. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conn. P. A. Keene, 1 Madison Av., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters. Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Nathan Smitli & Son, Adrian. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. Slggers & Slggers, Washington, D. C. Patents. Trade Marks, aud Copyrights. 25 years' active practice. For page see List of Advertisers. PEERLESS REPAIR CLAMP. A. Klokner, Wauwatosa. Wis. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS, BEDDING. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers H. N. Eaton, S. Sudbury, Mass. Coleus, Verschaffeltll. Golden Bedder. For page see List of Advertising. PLANTS DECORATIVE. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale. Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs. Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. Boston. Palms, Kentla Belmoreana. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Eisele, 11th and Roy Sts.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS FORCING. H. F. Mlchcll Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., Boston. Spiraea. PLANTS HARDY. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. RETAIL FLORISTS. Julius A. Zlnn, 2 Beacon St., Bostou. Mass. Flowers by Telegraph. Alex. McConnell. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young. Jr.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber. 432H Olive St . St. Louis, Mo. For pagp see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons. Detroit. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. 344 HORTICULTURE March 17, 1906-- BUYERS' DIRECTORY— Continued. RETAIL FLORISTS— Continued. Young & Nugent, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Z. D. Blacklstone, 14 & H Sts., Washing ton, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. F. H. Kramer, Washington, D. C. Queen Beatrice. For page see List of Advertisers. Kobert Scott & Son. Sharon Hill, Pa. Grafted Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. R. T. MeGorum, Natick, Mass. Grafted Brides and 'Maids. For page see List of Advertisers. G. C. Watson, Philadelphia. Grafted Roses, For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. Kaiserin Roses, For page see List of Advertisers. Montrose Greenhouses, Mojtrose, Mass. Grafted Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 and 13 Faneull Hall Sq., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Juseph Breek & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St.. Boston. Fnr pnee see List of Advertisers W. Atlee Burpee & Co.. Philadelphia. Fnr pace see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorhurn & Co.. 36 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. MIohell Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & .1. Farquhar & Co.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., New York. Vegetable and Flower Seeds For pace see List of Advertisers. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons. 201 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Schlegel & Fottler Co.. 26 S. Market St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 1789. High Grade l^rass. Clover, and Tree Seeds. SEED CASES— MICE PROOF. Heller & Co.. Montelalr. N. J. For paee see List of Advertisers. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. It. M. Robinson & Co.. 8 & 11 Province St.. Boston. Fnr page "see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven. ESvergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM; CEDAR POLES. H. R. Akers, Chatsworth, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. SWEET PEAS. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Dreer, PhilaaY TOMATO AND PLANT SUPPORTS. Igoe Bros., 226 North 9th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. TREE FERN STEMS. H. H. Berger & Co., 47 Barclay St. New York. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co. 1133 Broadw-y, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co.. 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marlon St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 23d St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. The Chicago Lifter" J. C. Moninger Co.. 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. VERBENAS. H. F. Michel! Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. WHITE PINE. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos- ton. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boton. Welch Bros.. 15 Province St.. Boston. Buffalo. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. F. Kastlng. 383-87 Ellicott St., Buf- falo. N. Y. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Budloug, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. E. H. Hunt. 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Chas. W.McKellar. 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Peter Relnberg. 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. A. L. Randall Co.. 21 Randolph St., Chicago. Wletor Bros.. 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Vaughan & Sperry, 60 Wabash Av., Chicago. E. F. Wlnterson Co., 45, 47, 49 Wabash Av., Chicago. Cincinnati. Ohio Cut Flower Co.. 129 E. 3d St. Wm. Murphy, 128 E. 3d St. Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dllger, mgr. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bonnot Bros., 55-57 West 26th St., New York. J. S. Feurich, 110 W. 28th St., New York. Ford Bros., 48 West 2stu St.. New York. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28tb St.. New York. Alex. J. Guttman. 43 West 28th St. E. C. Horan, 55 West 28th St.. New York Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., New York. Julius Lang, 53 West 30th St., New York. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. James McManus. 50 W. 30th St., New York. Chas. Mlllang, 50 West 29th St., New York. Frank Mlllang, 55-57 W. 26th St.. New York. A. Moltz, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. John J. Perkins, 115 W. 30th St., New York. John I. Kaynor. 49 W. 28th St., New York. W. F. Sheridan. 39 W. 28th St.. New York. Traendly & Schenek, 44 W. 2Sth St., N. Y. A. L. Young & Co., 54 W. 28th St., N. Y. John Young, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. W. E. McKissIck, 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Leo NIessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phila- delphia, Pa. S. S. Pennock, 1612-18 Ludlow St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Pittsburg. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 504 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St.. Pitts burg New Offers in This Issue. FOR PAGE ON WHICH EACH MAY BE FOUND. SEE LIST OF AD- VERTISERS. ASTERS. James Vick's Sons. Rochester, N. Y. ASTER KATE LOCK. .1. II. Lock, Toronto, Can. BABY RAMBLER. Benjamin Connell, West Grove. Pa. CANNAS. W. F. Easting, 38M-S7 Ellicott St.. Buffalo. N. Y. CLIMBING JAP. ROSES. C. M. Hemala, Buckley, 111. GRAPE DUST. Hammond's Paint & S. S. Works, Fishkill, N. Y. LILIES AND OTHER EASTER STOCK. N. F. McCarthy & Co., Boston. LILIES, IRISES. BEGONIAS, PRIM- ROSES. J. M. Thorburn A.- Co., New York. MANETTI STOCKS. A, Rolker & Sons. New York. NICO-FUME. Ky. Tobacco Product Co., Louisville. Ky. NURSERY STOCK. Hart Pioneer Nursery. Fort Scott, Kansas. PRIMULA OBCONICA. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. PRODUCT OF 35 LARGEST ROSE GROWERS. Welch Bros., 1.1 Province St.. Boston. RAMBLER ROSES. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. ROSES. Leedlc Floral Co., Springfield, O. ROSES FOR OUTDOOR PLANTING. II. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. ROSE FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. ROSE MISS KATE MOULTON. Minneapolis Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. ROSES, SPECIAL OFFER FOR IM- MEDIATE ACCEPTANCE. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. ROSE WELLESLEY. Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick. Mass. SALVIA FIREBALL. Geo L. Miller Co.. Newark, O. STEAM TRAP. E. Hippard. Youngstown, O. VINCA MINOR. Eastern Nurseries. Jamaica Plain, Mass. WELCOME TO ROSE SHOW VISITORS. Tin. mas F. Galvin, 799 Boylston and 124 Tremont St., Boston. WELCOME TO ROSE SHOW VISITORS. J. Newman & Sons. Corp., 51 Tremont St.. Boston. WELCOME TO ROSE SHOW VISITORS. Edward MacMulkin, 194 Boylston St., Bos- ton. WELCOME TO ROSE SHOW VISITORS. Houghton & Clark, 396 Boylston St.. Bos- ton. WELCOME TO ROSE SHOW VISITORS. Julius A. Zinn. 2 Beacon St.. Boston. VYELCOME~ TO ROSE SHOW VISITORS. Houghton & Dutton. 55 Tremont St., Bos- ton. WELCOME TO ROSE SHOW VISITORS. iviiii the Florist, 43 Bromfield St.. Boston. March 17. 1906 HORTI CULTURE 84/i &VV\/V%in0Stn0%AniV*/V%Ani*A/VWVVIlAMMAAi>/V^ Three Sterling Carnation Novelties Winsor, White Enchantress, and Helen IYI. Could There is nothing about any of these varieties that we wish to conceal; therefore, we cordially invite all carna- tion growers to pay us a visit. Come at any time. WINSOR — Winner of Lawson Silver Medal. This is sure to prove a winner. Nothing approaches it in color, which is a clear silvery pink — a shade between Enchantress and Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson — and much more beautiful than either. In fact, it is just the shade that we have all been trying to get. The color will make it sell in any market. The stem is just right. The flowers are considerably larger than Lawson and much better shaped. As a grower it has every- thing that can be desired. So far we have not seen any large-flowering variety quite so free as Winsor. WHITE ENCHANTRESS. A pure white sport of Enchantress, at once the most popular and most profitable carnation grown today, on account of its size and stem and freedom with which it blooms. White Enchantress is identical in every respect but color. Those desiring quality as well as quantity will And it in White Enchantress. HELEN M. COULD. This is a beautiful variegated sport of Enchantress. The ground color is a lovely shade of clear pink, the variegation carmine, making an exquisite .combination of colors, besides being something distinctly new. At a short distance the variegation does not show at all, the general effect being a beautiful shade of dark pink. Growth, habit, size, and stem are the same as Enchantress. We have fine stocks, from which we can deliver healthy cuttings of Variegated Lawson, White Lawson, Red Lawson, Enchantress, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Lady Bountiful, etc. Our Variegated Lawson is all that we claimed for it last season, and is giving the fullest satisfaction everywhere — the best in the variegated class. Come and inspect our stock of new and standard sorts TARRYTOWN- ON- HUDSON, NEW YORK. F. R. PIERSON CO., WVVWVVVVW/W^VVVVVVWAW/VVVVVV^rVVVtWWVVV^WVVVWWX^VW*1 ^wmamkamaaaamvvvvvvvvvmwvvmmmwvm; AT BOSTON Robert Craig Wins Again Not another scarlet carnation has been able to take first honors with ROBERT CRA1Q. The introducers of CRAIG fill all orders on time and send out only healthy, vigorous, well grown selected cuttings taken from blooming stems. Send in your order now. We can fill it promptly. $3.00 for 25 6.00 for 50 COTTAGE $12.00 for 100 25.00 for 250 i >it for cash with $50.00 for 500 100.00 for 1000 GARDENS QUEENS, N. Y COMPANY, Bulbs for Raster. Hyacinths, Jonquils, Tulips, first-class bulbs, iust right for Easter flowering, 4'/2 in. pots, $1.50 per doz. $10 .00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPREN'GERII, 4 1-2 in. pots, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 a 100; strung, 3 in. pots, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100; 2 in. pots, $2.00 per 100. ABUTILON SAV1TZ1I, 3 in. pots, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100; 2 in pots. 50e. per doz., $3.00 per 100. CLEMATIS PANICULATA, 4 in. pots, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100; 3 in pots, 75e. per doz., $5.00 per 100. CLEMATIS, large rid. 2 year old plants, $3.00 per doz. DAISY, Queen Alexandria. 3 in. pots, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. EUONYMUS, golden variegated, 2 1-2 in. pots, 60c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. EUONYMUS. radicans. var., 2 1-2 in. pots, 50e. per doz , $3.00 per lim. PKLMULA OBCONICA, 4 in. pots in bloom, $1.00 per doz. GERANIUMS, double scarlet, white and pink, from 3 in. pots. strong, $4.00 per 100. th & Roy Streets, PHILADELPHIA, PA O. EMSE^rvj©, " 10O lOOO RICHMOND ROSE 2'+ in. $12.00 $100.00 KAISERIN " " 4.00 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 325* L H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK, N. Y. ROOTED CUTTINGS Robert Craig, Victory, John E. Haines, White Perfection, Varie- gated Lawson and My Maryland Also all the leading commercial varieties. Send for list. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Sq., Pa. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS Per 100 Per 1,000 Fiancee $6 co . . . . $50 00 Cardinal 6 00 50 00 Patten 3 co 25 00 Enchantress. ... 2 50 25 00 Queen 2 00 15 00 Maceo 2 00 15 00 Lawson 2 00 15 00 Fair Maid 2 00 15 00 Challenger 2 00 15 00 Prosperity 2 00 15 00 G. WARBURTON, Fall River, Mass. RED SPORT Sold on its merits alone. Per 100 Per i ,ooc RED SPORT . $5.00 $40 00 QUEEN LOUISE . 1.25 10.00 A. B. DAVIS & SON, Inc. PURCELLVILLE. VA. We are booking orders for Jone delivery Begonia Gloire de Lorraine Cuttings from 2 1-2 inch pots. Ready for 4 inch. Price $10.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. Place your order now INNES & McRAE, - Gheswick, Pa. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 346 HORTICULTURE March 17. 1906 fftf tftfr (ROBERT •♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•-►•- ♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•-♦••♦•■♦••♦•♦•♦•♦•♦••►•♦•>•♦• CRAIG The Best SCARLET ever offered to the trade. We can make immediate delivery of rooted cuttings of the above variety. • $12.00 per 100. $100 per 1,000. | J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. f -♦■ Peremptory Sale of New and Choice Dahlia Roots The cream of the stock of the Atco Dahlia Farms Embracing most of the newer and more refined forms snch as Kriemhilde, etc. The 26 best varieties for cut flower purposes. * Send for descriptive price list. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK The norilTol PHILADELPHIA 1612-1618 Ludlow Street j CARNATION CUTTINGS { per loo per 1,000 Glendale, varieg., new $12.00 $100.00 Fiancee, pink 8.00 75-00 WhitePerfection, new, white 12.00 100.00 Skyrocket, new, scarlet 6.00 50.00 Daybreak Lawson, It. pink 12.00 100. co Candace, pink 12.00 100.00 Lady Bountiful, white 4.00 35.00 Enchantress, It. pink 3.00 25.00 Ilarlowarden, crimson Crusader, scarlet Mrs. M. A. Patten, varieg Fair Maid, pink Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson Prosperity, White Lawson, Cardinal, all sold out; wish to buy. per 100 per 1,000 $2.00 $15.00 2.0O 15.OO • 3°° 25.OO 2.00 15.OO 2.00 15.OO 2.00 15.00 4.00 3O.OC ROSE PLANTS New Richmond^},' in. pot American Beauty, " Madam Chatenay, " Uncle John, " per too per 1,000 Si 5.00 $120.00 6.00 50.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 pot VARIEGATED LAWSON ROOTED CUTTINGS H. A. Stevens Co. Variety $6.00 per iou $50.00 per 1000 Notes from Carnation Convention. Win. N. Craig says: " Variegated Lawson, as staged by Stevens' Co. took every one's eye." Also: — Per 100 Per 100 Enchantress $2.50 Queen $2.00 Harry Fenn 2.50 Boston Market 2.00 Manley j.So Mrs. T. W. Lawson 2.00 Lady Bountiful 3.00 Fair Maid Mrs. M. A. fatten 2.00 Pink Patten 2.00 6.00 HENRY A. STEVENS CO., East Street, Dedham. Hass. • Chicago Carnation Some People ^2S£Si fy^ndtrTbuTrng Hl| Mainland for trial. We reiterate here — it it succeeds with yon as it does with us, it will prove the best white carnation you evr grew. Despite the variety's apparaent tailure in several places, we strongly advise ail growers to give it a trial. We have been trank about its faults as developed in other places. We doubt it these will develop in many places. |f^&& jp-i we believe, will succeed generally .11 lOJItQ ani] will prove to be the best red and white variegated ever disseminated. Few varieties show as strong consiitution as this one does and it is a wonderful producer. Extra fine stock of both varieties ready now. R. C, $2.50 per do/ , $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Pot plants, $3,00 per 100 extra. Send for our catalog, now ready. The H Weber £* Sons Co., Oakland, Md. DAHLIAS ROOTS IN ANY QUANTITY DAVID HERBERT & SON L. K. PEACOCK, Inc. ATCO, N. J. per 100 per 1,000 $3.00 $25.00 3.OO 25.OO 3.00 25. CO Joliet, III. The Bride, 2/ Bridesmaid Golden Gate f* — James Hartshorne, vO< Mgr. t Goleus Rooted Cuttings Verschaffeltii, Fire Golden Queen, Queen Beckwith's 60c . per Brand Gem 100. Golden Bedder, M sey, 75c. per 100. Victoria, Fancy Va- rieties, $5.00 per 1,000. Hero, Pearl of Orange, $6.00 per 1,000. Positively free from mealy bugs. Ageratum, Stella Gurney, Princess Pauline, Salvia. Splendens, Bonfire, 75c per 100 $6.00 per 1,000 A. N. PIERSON Cromwell, Conn. -*■ STERILIZED SHEEP MANURE. It's free from weed seeds and objectionable litter. A natural stimulant for plant life. $1.25 roo lbs. % ton $11.00 tons $20.00 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS. 20I Fulton Street, - - New York 5 0 0, 0 0 0 COLEUS Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder and fancy named varieties. Rooted Cuttings, 60c. per 100, $5.00 per lOOO Cash. H. N. EATON, South Sudbury, Mass. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture March 17, 1906 HORTICULTURE 347 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 and 7 South Market Street Boston, Mass. PALMS SPECIAL SURPLUS OFFER KENTIA BELMOREANA Doz. IOO 3^ inch Pots 4-5 leaves $2.00 $15.00 4 " " 5-6 " 4.50 35.00 5 " " 6-7 " at 1. 00 each F.O. B. Boston, no charge for packing Cash with order or satisfactory references Palms, Ferns And Decorative Plants k Fine Lot of AZALEAS in Great Variety A Large Assortment of Ferns for Jardinieres Also, Araucarias, Robbers, Pandanns. Aralias Dracaenas, Aspidistras, Maramas, Croions etc., etc. WHOLESALE PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION A. LEUTHY & CO. Importers and I xporters Growers and Dealers PERKINS STREET NURSERIES Roslindale. Boston, Mass. It is never too early nor too late to order the Scott Fern Best Commercial Introduction for many years JOHN SCOTT Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York. NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII. $10 period SCOTTII 5 " " B08T0N, 3 " " HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, Florists, Whitman, Mass QODFREf ASCHMANN IOI 2 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA +*Z>-* lmportei" of Arauearia excelsa, glauca, compacta, and robusta PALHS and AZALEAS Write for prices MARGUERITES Rooted Cuttings Queen Alexandria, the new semi-double white, $3.00 per hundred. Etoile d'Lyon, yellow, $2.00 per hundred. THE F. W. FLETCHER GO. AUBURNDALE, MASS. EASTER STOCK HYDRANGEAS EASTER LILIES AZALEAS, 50c. to $7.50 GLADSTONE SPIREAS RAMBLER ROSES HERMOSA ROSES TULIPS, (in pans) HYACINTHS, (in pans) DEUTZIAS RHODODENDRONS, etc. WILLIAM C. SMITH 61st and Market Street, PHILA. i^^Market Street cars take you direct to our door. Mention Horticul- ture when you write. ORCHIDS Coelogyne Gristata One of the Best Florists Orchids (See Issue " HORTICULTURE" Feb. 24th) We have an Excellent Stock of this Grand Variety (about 250 Plants) ranging in size from 4 inch to 12 inch and 14 inch Pans, all growths in A 1 condition. If interested in Cattleyas and other Popular Varieties, Write. We can make Attractive Prices. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Orchids Largest Ttnporters, Exporters, Q-nttoers and Hybridists in the If'ortd Sander, St. Albans, England ORCHIDS Just arrived a large shipment of Cattleya Gigas Write for Prices Lager & Hurrell, &an.d Summit, N.J. ORCHIDS, PALMS FOLIAGE PLANTS Bay and Box Trees JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Exotic Nurseries Ruthkrford. N. J. aCLAMEiTSEEDLINGS" ONCE TRANSPLANTED. Giant Strain; none better; Including Sal- monlum, New fringed, Roccoco and Paplllo in five separate Colors. $2.50 per 100, $22.00 per 1000. C. WINTERICH, Defiance, O. HOTH O US E GRAPE VINES, fine strong, two and three year old canes, Black Hamburg, Muscat Alexandria and other varieties Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. J. E. FELTHOUSEIM G 13 1* A IV i u ;ivi » We have at least i ^0,000 geraniums in 2}^ in. pots and in fine condition and the leaders at $18.00 per 1,000; $2.00 per 100. Per 100 Kose Geraniums, 2% in. $18.00 per 1000.. . .$2.00 Ageratum Gurney, P. Pauline and others " 2% in 2.00 R.C 60 Fuchsias all the leading varieties, 2^ in 3.00 Heliotrope, all dark, 2% in. 3.00 Sweet Alyssum 2% in 2.00 Lobelia, 2% in * 00 Alternaiithera, rooied cuitings -o German Ivy, all rooted cuttings 50 English Ivy, extra fine rooted cutting 1.50 The World and all of Coleus R. C $ .60 per 100; $5.00 per 1,000. Cash must accompany the order. J. E. Fclthousen, Schenectady, N.Y. PREESIA.... Refracta Alba and Hybrid* 5,000,000 to dig this season. Price and quality of stock cannot be beaten. Also Grand Duchess Oxalis, all colors Bermuda Buttercups, Tritonias, Ixias, Sparaxis Chlidanthus Fra grans, Zephy- ranthes, Candida and Rosea Ornithoga- 1 11 in, Amaryllis Johnsoni and Belladonn , Fancy Vittati Hybrids. Will begin digging in May and deliver in June and July. REES £* COMPERE, P.O. Address, Long Beach, Cal., 227. R. F. D. I. P ANSI ES Over one million plants ready from our Fam- ous Strain. None better. SI. 50 per 500, $2.60 per 1000. Daisies (Bellis) tine plants, $2.00 per 1000. Forget-me-not, Hardy blue, $3.00 per 1000. Geraniums out of 2 1-2 inch pots, best va- i if ties, $1 50 per 100. 50.000 ready now, J. C. SCHMIDT CO.. - BRISTOL, PA. Sphagnum Moss and Cedar Poles Moss. 1.5 bb Bale. $1.25; 3 Bales, $3.25; 5 Bales, $5 U0: Pkg Moss, 10 Bales, $7.50. Poles, 2 inch butt 8 feet long, $15 00 per lOfO; 2'A inch I him it. to 12 feet long, $22.50 per 1000. Cash. H. R. AKERS, Chatsworth, N.J. Nephrolepis Piersoni Elegantissima f F. R. PIERSON CO., TARRYTOWN=ON. HUDSON, NEW YORK. t :>l,s HORTICULTURE March 17, 1906 have yet to find anything to compare with the FUMIGATING KIND TOBACCO POWDER. I have tried a few at that. WM. SIM, Cliftondale, Mass Why not Hsk tor a free tive pr kmd trial sample: it's convincing; it only costs you the express charge. It's no new tangled thing, hundreds write of it like Mr. Wm. Sim. Our booklet tells how to fumieale a house 100x25 *eet with it for fifteen cents. The H. A. Stoothoff Company. 119 West Street, New York City, N. Y. WANTS Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash wi,h order. TO LEASE FOR A TERM OF YEARS uiv Lrreenhouses consisting of about eighteen sand feet of glass, all Hitehings & 1'" boilers, and four of the houses are also Hitehings & Co.'s construction; city water ■ ui premises, two trolley lines one block, and railroad station two blocks from the pri mises; three miles from 34th St. ferry. Geographically they are in the centre of Greater New York. If you want a place this is a rare chance, so do not write but come see it. possession June 1st, 1906. Apply to Alex S. Burns, 128 4th St., Wood side, Queens Borough, N. Y. WANTED BY APRIL 1ST— A FORE- MAN on a large commercial place. A po- sition is offered to an honest, sober, intel- ligent man. One who is familiar with Greenhouse and Outside plants, who is able to handle men to good advantage. To such a man is offered a permanent position with good salarv. Give full particulars in first letter. Address Plants, care HORTI- CULTURE. U Hamilton Place. Boston. WANTED— Man to take care of con- servatory; one who has knowledge of spring planting and knows how to do trim- ming. Address Spring, care HORTICUL- TURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. WANTED.— I would like to place my son, age 10 years, in a good private or com- mercial establishment. He has some knowledge of the business. Thomas Hes- key. gardener to I.t. Gov. E. S. Draper, lb pedale, Mass. WANTED— First-class man to take charge of a city flower store in fashionable district. One capable of making fine table decorations and waiting on critical cus- tomers. Salarv $20 per week to right man. T. W., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place. Boston. WANTED— A first-class Fern Grower, one who has had experience. Good wages. steady position. Send references. R. H. N.. care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. WANTED — To lease or buy, a place with 15.000 or 20.000 ft. of glass, in good loca- tion, vicinity of Boston, suitable for rais- ing roses and carnations. R. D., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place. Bos- ton. WANTED— For a large private place, a first-class man as inside Foreman. Must have European experience in some of the best places. Apply, with copies of testimo- nials, to H W., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place. Boston. WANTED— Position as Head Gardener. English, ago 26. single, good experience, 1" and under glass, good references, disengaged April 1st. H. Gaut, Dalton, Muss. FOR SALEr Greenhouse and vegetable business, carried on for ten years. About 5000 feet of glass, two new houses, two old; new dwelling house and barn; 30 acres of land. Walter Slade, Box 394, Franklin, Mass. FOR SALE— Two greenhouses, 23x95, 20x68. with hot water heating apparatus and well stocked with Carnations and Vio- lets. Will sell as it is with dwelling house attached and 17,000 feet of land, or to he taken down and removed. Adress 703 Chestnut St., Waban, Mass. CALIFORNIA NOTES. The first strawberries for the season arrived in San Francisco March 7 from Los Angeles — a crate of 30 double handful baskets of large, well-formed berries that sold at 35 and 40 cents. The California Promotion Commit- tee, an offshoot from the State Board of Trade, has proved of valuable serv- ice to the commonwealth during the past six years of its existance. It is sustained by all the big industrial houses and wealthy men of the state by annual subscriptions, payable in monthly installments, and the growers' and florists' contribution amounts to several hundred dollars per annum. Just now this state committee has the Balboan Exposition in hand. This is a World's Fair scheme, planned to take place in celebration of the dis- covery of the Pacific ocean by Balboa and also the opening of the Panama canal. The date fixed for the opening of the exposition in San Francisco is 1913. and the managers in charge an' anxious that all correspondents of trade papers assist the enterprise with notices. Last week Congressman Kahn introduced a bill in Congress to appropriate for the exposition $5,000,- 000 conditionally upon the raising of a like amount by California. FIRE RECORD. A fire at the Charles Cummings' place, Woburn, Mass., on the morning of March 9, did serious damage to ti" glass in the 10 greenhouses adjacent to the barn, in which the fire started. The loss is reported to be $10,000; partially insured. A building used for the storage of moulds, garden vases and boxes, at the factory of the A. H. Hews Pottery Company. North Cambridge. Mass.. was completely destroyed on the after- noon of March 10. Fifty tons of hay were included in the loss, which was estimated at $8000. The fire is believed to have been of incendiary origin. Green's Nursery Co., Rochester. N. Y., lost nearly $10,000 by a fire on March S, which originated in the base- ment ami spread through the building with such rapidity that little could be saved. The orders of the firm for the spring and summer trade were com- pletely destroyed. The building was insured and it is said it will be re- built. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. Brewer. Me. — Crook Bros., 14x27. DeKalb, 111. — J. L. Johnson, range of houses. Govanstown, Md. — I. H. Moss, three houses. Detroit, Mich.— Gus H. Taepke. three houses. 28x175. Sharon Heights, Mass. — O. L. Orr, one house. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued March 6, 1906. 814,483. Hedge Trimming Machine. Richard Smithers, Norton- ville, Kansas. 814,595. Plant or Flower Pot. Alfred J. Eggleton, Dunedin, New Zealand. toTEEN Aphis Punk) THE0R1G1NALANDGENUINE ^ Nicotine ruNiOANT DELYIMrTATED BUT NEVER EQUALED NIFORMaWMEITOVEI DONT ACCEPT INFERIOR IMITATIONS PRICE 60i PER BOX OF 12 SHEETS *65° PE.RCASE OF TWELVE BOXES. 'NICOTINE MFG.C0. ST. LOUIS. 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DREEB, i 71* ( hf.trut St., F'-ll.., P». YOU WE j ORDERS (ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER March 17, 1906 HORTICULTURE 349 WE ARE GIVING FLORISTS MUCH MORE NICOTINE for their money, when purchasing "NICO-FUME" LIQUID, than has ever been furnished by any competing article. Remember, "NICO-FUME" LIQUID contains never less than 40% nicotine, and is of exception- ally pure quality. JUST LOOK AT THESE PRICES!! }< Pint, 50c. A Pint, $1.50 Yi Gallon, $5.50. Gallon, $10.50 5 Gallons, $47 25 We are Also Furnishing the Following Advantages in "NICO-FUME" PAPER. "NICO-FUME" PAPER is stronger per square inch than any other; is packed in special friction-top tins, preventing loss of strength by evaporation; is folded and punched, ready for use; is of a special size furnishing the best distribution of vapor; is of uniform quality. PRICES: 24 sheets, 75c. 144 sheets, $3.50. 288 sheets, $6.50. FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN 1728 sheets, $35.10 Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT GO. LOUISVILLE, KY. 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Main 2793 In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 350 H ORTI CULTURE March 17, 1906 BUILDING A GREENHOUSE is not a task for a mere carpenter. It's a thing that requires years of experience — the knowledge of materials — of re- quirements. We have that knowledge, we know the require- ments. HITCHINGS & COMPANY Greenhouse Builders and Designers 1170 BROADWAY, NEW YORK The Standard Steam Trap Certificate of merit awarded at Washington, D. C, Florists' Convention. For simplicity, durability and per- fect satisfaction it has them all guessing. It is in a class by itself. To see it work a large plant as well as a small will convince the most sceptical that it is the Florists' Friend. The Standard Ventilating Machine still leads as the most durable, easiest working and the all-around satisfactory machine. The Duplex Gutter is gaining all the time, over I2,ooofeet sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio FOR HEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING BY STEAM OR HOT WATER NEW YORK OFFICE III FIFTH AVE 7 A FRANKLIN ST BOSTON (JYPRESS! SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED and EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEAM'S LIMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. YOU) WE (ORDERS (ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER SEND FOR CATALOCUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Arenue BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, N. Y. CITf N. TONAWA.NDA. N. Y. Greenhouse Material Ask lor our SDecial Catalogue No 554 describing Boiler Tubes, Boilers, Tubes, as , Lumber and Sup- plies of every kind from the Fifty Mill-on Dollar St. Louis World's Fair. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. 85th and Iron Sts. CHICAGO 'fewfrjVvelV%ffj,te. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie Street. CHICACO. Boilers made of the best material; shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel; water space all around front, sides and back. Wiiie for information. BY SLIi-PING A PEERLESS GLASS REPAIR CLAMP over a cracked glass you protect your stock, save coal aud glass. Doit now before the high winds play havoc with your rools. $1 00 will repair 150 lights. Ask your supply man, or 4. MflhMB. Wauwatosu, Wis. Endorsed by about 400 prominent florists. March 17. 1906 HORTICULTURE 351 GREENHOUSE MATERIAL After you have tried "cheap material" and find that it is not cheap —try ours. Our material costs a little more than that furnished by planing mills but it lasts much longer— as those who have tried both will certify. Our large list of satisfied customers is our strongest indorsement. If you want good material at proper prices— get ours. Estimates cheerfully furnished. JOHN C. MONINGER CO. — Chicago 117 E. BLACKHAWK STREET k Standard Flower , . POTS If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capit 1, wt te us, we can save you monev W. H. ERNEST. 28th and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C. YOU WE ! II j ORDERS i ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packet! in small crates, easy 10 handle Price per crate i?o 7 in. pots in crate$4.2o 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 q in. p >tsin crate $3 60 43 10 " " 4,80 24 « " " 3.60 24 •» " 4-80 I? 14 " " 4 30 6 16 " " 4.50 Seed pans, same pri e as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases etc. Ten percent, offfor' ash with .rd-r. Address Hilfia^erBrts., Pottery, Fort Edward. N.Y. August Rolker* Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. Y. City. 15002 in. pots in crate $4 88 1500 2# " " 5-25 1500254 " *' 6.00 10003 " 5.00 800 3H " " 5.80 5°°4 " 4-50 32°5 " 4.51 1446 " " .16 BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLAjS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 261 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE YOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL. For particulars address John O. Ester, Saddle River, H. J. Interior view of three connected houses, each 24 ft. wide — Our Standard Iron Construction. Erected complete and heated with the Weathered Sectional Boiler for Chatterton Warburton, Fall River, Mass. Write him. Send for Catalog. Weathered Company 46 MARION ST., NEW YORK The Only Perfect Tomato and Plant Support flade of Heavy Galvanized Wire c oj N 0 Q u a to O o a 4 <— O o THE AlODEL TOMATO SUPPORT. Oj Height complete ....... 34 inches " of bottom section . . . . . . 24 " " "top " . . . . . . 12 " Diameter of circle ....... 14 " Manufactured IfinX RDHQ 226 North 9th St — by- lUUC DnUOi Brooklyn, N.Y. 352 H ORTICULTUPE March 17, 1906 This is the Latest Cut Flower House ( Order'taken last Januar> ) This is quick work and goes to show it's not, an all season's matter for us Lo erect> an iron frame house THIS is a fine example of our iron frame construction, standing perfectly rigid and fully self sustaining. This house is 45 feet 6 inches wide and about 300 feet long, and is being erected for the Cottage Gardens Company, the famous carnation growers. They intend it solely for seedlings. The benches used by Mr. Ward are 3 feet 6 inches wide and the house is built to accommodate 8 of them. That's a tremendous span — 46 feet for a rafter only 3 inches deep and 5-8 inches thick, but it's possible for these reasons: The way we tie these houses together; the extra bracing and rigidity given by the sash bar clasps, bolted to the galvanized angle iron eave plate ; the ridge bracket binding together the rafters and bolted to the ridge ; the use of the small purlins at frequent intervals, really plotting the frame work out in squares of bracings, while making possible the use of the smallest sash bar made. Such a house is a revelation in its lightness and is practically indestructible. The re- pairing of a sash bar is as easy as replacing a shingle on a roof. The iron frame house is the house of the future. All over the country the growers are beginning to use it. The economy of the large house is long since a settled matter. It now settles down to the pure matter of economics; the question of 25 per cent, less fuel expense, the larger volume of air as a protection against sudden changes of temperature and the item of decreased repairs. RIDGE BRACKET o ANGLE IRON EAVE PI VI E LORD & BURNHAM CO. Greenhouse Designers and Manufacturers 1133 Broadway, cor. 26th St., N. Y. Boston Branch. 819;Tremont Bldg 1R.CVH fRAME: G^EENHOVjE.. ■...-. ga: View in F. R. Pierson Company Nurseries Scarborough, N. Y. levotecf Co the^ I FlORrS7?PlANr<5MAN, w&fffisciP£ Garden e> aoct \fjfodted_ Interests m TPt/i iStf // ffamimTTice. Go/to//, Mass. dubscriptjon, fyOOj 354 HORTICULTURE March 24, 190li Select List of Hybrid Perpetual and other ROSES FOR OUTDOOR PLANTINC We make a specialty of preparing Roses tor outdoor planting, our stock is all field grown, either American or imported from England or Ireland. The plants (unless otherwise specified), have all during the winter months been potted up into 5 or 6 inch pots ace rding to the growth of the variety, they have been stored in cold houses where they will break away naturally making it the best possible stock for you to sell to your retail customers. Per Per doz. 100. Abel Carriere $3.00 $25.00 Alfred Colomb 3.00 25.00 Alfred K. Williams 3.00 25.00 American Beauty 3.00 25.00 Anna de Diesbaeh 3.00 25.00 Ards Rover 3.00 25.00 Anne of Gierstein 3.00 25.00 Barouess Rothschild 3.00 25.00 Baron de Bonstettin 3.00 25.00 Beauty of Waltham 3.00 25.00 Blanche Moreau 2.50 20.00 Boule de Neige 3.00 23.00 Bienda 3.00 25.00 Capt. Hayward 3.00 25.00 Coquette des Blanches 3.00 25 00 Captain Christy 3.00 25.00 Clio 3.00 25.00 Common Provence 2.50 20.00 Charles Lefebvre 3.00 25.00 Comtess Muranais 2.50 20.00 Couutess of Oxford 3.00 25.00 Countess of Koseberry 3.00 25 00 Camille Bernardin 3.00 25.00 Crested Moss 3.00 25.00 Dinsuiore 3.00 25 00 Duke of Edinburgh 3.00 25.00 Duke of Teck 3.00 25.00 Dr. Andry 3.00 25.00 Duke of Wellington 3.00 25.00 Dupuv Jnmain 3.00 25 00 Per I'er doz. 100. Earl of Dufferin $3.00 $25.00 Eclaire 3.00 25.00 Etieune Levet 3.00 23.00 Eugene Furst 3.00 25.00 Fisher Holmes 3.00 25.00 Francois Michclon 3.00 25.00 Frau Karl Drusehki 3.00 25.00 Gen. Jacqueminot 3.00 23.00 Gloire de Lyounalse 3.00 25.00 Gloire de Margottin 3.00 25.00 Gloire de Mosses 2.50 20.00 (iustav Pigaueau 3.00 25.00 Grand Mogul 3.00 25.00 Helen Keller 3.00 25.00 Her Majesty 3.00 23.00 Helnrich Sehulthels 3.00 25.00 Henrv Martin 2.50 20.00 Jean Liabaud 3.00 25.00 Jules Margottin 3.00 25.00 Jeannie Dickson 3.00 25.00 John Hopper 3.00 25.00 Ladv Penzance 3.00 25.00 Lord Penzance 3.00 23.00 Louis Van Houtte 3.00 25.00 Marchioness of Lome 3.00 25.00 Margaret Dickson 3.00 25.00 Mabel Morrison 3.00 25.00 Magna Charta 2.50 20.00 Marchioness of Downsbire. 3.00 25.00 Marchioness of Dufferin.. 3.00 25.00 Per doz. Marie Baumann 3.00 Marshall P. Wilder 3.00 Meg. Merrilies 3.00 Merveillc de Lyon 3.00 Mrs. John Laing 3.00 Mrs. J. S. Crawford 3.00 Mme. Charles Wood 3.00 Mint. Gabriel Luizet 3.00 Mme. Victor Verdier 3.00 Mme. Plantier 2.50 Princess Adelaide 2.50 Prince Camille de Rohan. . 3.00 Persian Yellow 3.00 Paul Neyron 3.00 Pride of Waltham 3.00 Queen of Queens 3.00 Rugosa 2.50 Rugosa Alba *.50 Rodoeanachi 3.00 Rosieriste Jacobs 3.00 Sweet Brier 2.00 Soleil d'Or 3.00 Star of Waltham 3.00 Senator Vaisse 3.00 Tom Wood 3.00 Ulrich Biuinner 3.00 White Provence 2.50 White Provence 2 50 Victor Verdier 3.00 Victor Hugo 3.00 HYBRID TEA AND OTHER EVERBLOOMING ROSES Inch pots. Belle Slebrechl 5 &6 Ressie Brown 5&6 Beauty of Rose- mawr 4 Bridesmaid 5 Caroline Testout... 6 Champion of the World 4 Clothildo Soupert.. 4 Coquette de Lyon.. 4 Duchess de Bra- bant 4 Etoile du Lyon. ... 4 Etoile du Lyon. ... 5 Franz Deezen 5 Francisca Kruger. . 4 Gruss an Teplitz. .. 6 Hermosa 5 FOR OUTDOOR PLANTINC Per Per Inch Per Per doz. 100. pots. doz. 100. $3.00 $23.00 Helen Gould 4 $2.00 $15.00 3.00 23.00 Ideal 5 3.00 25.00 La France 6 3.00 23.00 2.00 15.00 Liberty 5 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 Kaiseriu Augusta 3.00 23.00 Victoria 5 2.50 20.00 M a m a 11 Cochet 1.50 12.00 Pink 5 2.50 20.00 1.50 12.00 M a m a n Cochet i.50 12.00 White 5 2.50 20.00 Marie Van Houtte. 4 1.50 12.00 1.50 12.00 Marie Van Houtte. 5 3.00 25.00 1.50 12.00 Mme. Joseph 2.50 20 00 Schwartz 4 1.50 12.00 3.00 25.00 Mme. Abel Chate- 1.50 12.00 nay 4 1.50 12.00 3.00 25.00 Mme. Abel Chate- 2.50 20.00 nay 5 3.00 25.00 Inch Per pots. doz. Mme. Camille 5 $2.50 Muie. Jules Grolez. 5 3.00 Mme. Rene Gerard. 4 2.00 Mrs. B. R. Cant... 5 2.50 Madalena Scalaran- dis 4 2.00 Marie Guillot 4 1.50 Papa Gontier 4 1.50 Perle des Jardins. . 5 3.00 Queen's Scarlet.... 4 1.50 Safrano 4 1.50 Souvenir de la Mal- Molson 6 3.00 Souvenir deWooton 5 3.00 Sunset 5 3.00 The Bride 5 3.00 Vicountess Folk- stone Per too. $25.00 25.00 25.00 23 00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25 00 20.00 20.00 25.00 25 00 25.00 25.00 25.00 20.00 20.00 25.00 25.00 15.00 2500 23.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 20.00 20 00 25.00 25.00 Per 100. $20.00 25.00 15.00 20.00 15.00 12.00 1200 25.00 12 00 12.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 23.00 3.00 25.00 RAMBLER, CLIMBING AND TRAILING ROSES STRONC TWO YEAR OLD PLANTS MOSTLY IN Per Per doz. 100. Crimson Rambler $3.00 $25.00 Philadelphia Rambler 3.00 25.00 White Rambler 3.00 25.00 Yellow Rambler 3.00 25.00 , Waltham Rambler (new).. 4.00 30.00 Dorothy Perkins 3.00 23.00 Wlchnralana 2.00 15 no YV'Ichuraiana Debutante... 3.00 25 00 Per Per doz. 100. Wichuraiana Mandas Tri- umph $3.00 $25.00 Wichuraiana Pink Roamer. 3.00 25.00 Wichuraiana Universal Fa- vorite 3.00 25.00 Baltimore Belle 2.50 20.00 Prairie Queen 2.50 20.00 Climbing Clothilde Soupert 3.00 25.00 Chromatella 3.50 6-INCH POTS Per doz. Gloire de Dijon $3.50 Devoniensis 3.50 Lamarque 3.50 Marechal Kiel 3.50 Solfaterre 3.50 Reine Marie Henriette.. . . 3.50 W. A. Richardson 3.50 White Banksia 2.50 Yellow Banksia 2.50 Per 100. $25.00 23.00 25.00 ROSES WITH LONG CANES We can supply Gloire de Dijon and Marechal Niel Roses in 7-inch pot grown plants with canes 8 feet long at $1 25 each. The Baby Rambler. We have an im- mense stock of this popular bedding rose. 4-inch pots, $3.00 per dozen, $25.00 per IOO., 5 inch pots, $4.50 p_-r dozen, $35.00 per 100. Killarney. The finest bedding rose yet introduced. A grand lot of extra heavy two year old-budded plants in 6-inch pots. $4.00 per dozen, $30.00 per 100. NEWER VARIETIES OF ROSES FOR OUTDOOR PLANTINC Frau Karl Drusehki. The first really white hybiid perpetual, a fine flower, a strong grower and a free bloomer. A fine lot o 6-inch pots, $3.00 per dozen, $25.00 per 100. Etoile de France. A brilliantly rich velvety crimson hybrid-tea rose which will be certain to prove valuable as a forcing and bedding variety. We offer a fine lot of I year old grafted plants in 3-incb potF. 50 cents each, $5.00 per dozen. Souvenir de Pierre Notting. This we believe is deslined to become the ideal yellow bedding rose. Strong 5-inch pots, 50 cents each, $4.00 per dozen. New White Rambler Rose "Trier". A new white climbing variety that is recommended especially on account of its free blooming qualities. 40 cents each, $4.00 per dozen. HENRY A. DR.EER, 714 chestnut st., Philadelphia, pa. Si * * »'» SUPPLEMENT HORTICULTURE, Vol III, MARCH 24, 1906 NO, 12 ■ ■< #«*•«-• v«s- .*•« ', ^/ jV yfjpfy^ )LEIA VARIABILIS MAGNIFICA. > March 24, 1906 H ORTI CULTURE 355 ^♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦♦♦•♦•♦•♦•^♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦^ »■•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•+♦♦•♦♦♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•+« CLEARANCE SALE. Among the Nursery Stock recently purchased from the Assignee of theClucas& Boddington Company is the following, in first class condition. Wishing to dispose of them quickly, offer them until sold at the fol- lowing prices, 50 per cent, less than market values, for cash. Crimson Rambler Roses. All American grown Extra strong, 4 feet Canes, many branches, Very strong, 3 feet Canes, " " Strong, 2 feet Canes, " 3 inch pot plants, White, Pink and Yellow Ramblers. Very strong. 4 to 6 feet Canes, Rosa Wichuraiana Hybrids, five named vars. Extra strong, 3 year old Clematis Paniculata. Two year old field-grown, $25.00 per 1,000. Hydrangea Paniculata. Extra strong, 3 to 4 feet, " " Strong, 2 to 3 feet, " Two year old, from cuttings, $12.50 per 1,000. $10.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 8.00 5.00 1.50 ! Spiraea Clumps (Cold Storage). Fine for Decoration Day. Japonica $3.00 per 100; Multiflora, $3.50 per 100; Astilboides Flor, $3.50 per 100; Gladstone, $4.00 per 100: Superba, $3.50 per 100. per 1,000 pel 100 Paeonies, (Large field clumps, with 3 to 5 eyes) Officinalis Rubra, $65.00 $7.00 " Rosea, 95.00 10.00 " Alba, (Mutabilis) 110.00 12.00 Chinensis, (Sweet scented) " Mixed Red Varieties 8.00 " " Pink Varieties 8.00 " " White Varieties • 10.00 " Festiva Alba, 12.00 " Laius, Silvery Rose 12.00 " M. Roussellon 12.00 " Queen Victoria 12.00 " Rubens 12.00 " Duke of Wellington 15.00 " Grand Rosea 12.00 " Gustav Guerin 15.00 English Ivies. Strong field grown plants, Vines 2 1-2 to 3 feet, 35-oo 4.00 English Ivies, Established in 3 inch pots 5.00 Dahlias, Large Field Roots, Types and Colors separate and unnamed. Cactus, Decorative, Show, Pompon, 50c. per dozen: $3 00 per 100; $25.00 per 1,000. Ask for list of 150 Named Varieties. ? Complete List of HARDY PLANTS, Field and Pot Grown, at reduced prices. PALISADES NURSERIES, Sparkill, IM. Y. » + #♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦••►•*•♦•♦•♦••♦•♦•♦»♦•+■•♦•••►•♦!« ► + •♦•+•♦•♦•+•♦•♦•♦•>■•+•♦•♦* NepHrolepis Piersorri P*" ¥ "C*' ^ ANTI VwVI l^f ./V The Best Record of Al,y New Introduction GOLD MEDAL World's Fair SHAW QOLD MEDAL Louisiana Purchase Exposition GOLD flEDAL Pennsylvania Horticultural Society GOLD rtEDAL Rhode Island Horticultural Society GOLD HEDAL New Orleans Horticultural Society SILVER HEDAL Society of American Florists SILVER HEDAL Massachusetts Horticultural Society SILVER HEDAL New York Florists' Club — Highest Award SILVER MEDAL American Institute, New York, Highest Award SILVER HEDAL Newport Horticultural Society, Highest Award SILVER HEDAL Tarrytown Horticultural Society, Highest Award And Numerous Diplomas and Certifi- cates of nerit F. R. PlERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, NEW YORK 356 HORTICULTURE March 24, 190G TREtS FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL Evergreens Shrubs Roses Hardy Plants All the Beat and Hardiest Varieties I.argestand Most Varied Collections in America ELLWANGER & BARRY Nurserymen— Horticulturists MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES Established 1840 ROCHESTER NEW YORK Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue m pages t, also Descriptive List of Novelties and Specialties with beautiful colored plate of the New Hardy White Kose FRAI* DRUSCHK1 mailed FREE on request. LADY GAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl Druschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Notting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH rose specialist WOODS HOLE, MASS. KILLARNEY The most profitable Rose to date. Strong;, thrifty young: plants. $10 per 100. $90 per 1,000 SIEBRECHT&SON Rose Hill Nursery NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. 1,000 Baby Ramblers 3J^ in. equal to 4 in.f $20 per 100; 3 to 10 in. high and bushy. 3000, 2j£ in., nice stock, $7 per 100 or $60 per 1000. 50,000 oiher seasonable stock for Spring sales. List free. Cash please. BENJ. C0NNELL, West Grove, Pa. You Will Want a Few Begonia Gloire de Lorraine Plants. My stock comes from an Excellent Source. Why not place your order early to secure June and July delivery ? Strong 2 ! 4 in. plants, $15perl00.$140perl 000 S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, = Philadelphia U-BAR REASON NUMBER THREE Some forms of greenhouse construction are especially adapted for special requirements. U-BAR GREENHOUSES Are the Best Greenhouses Built because they are adaptable to all requirements. No form of construction meets so thoroughly every demand. KNOW U-BAR REASONS BEFORE VOL- BUY A GREENHOUSE PIERSON U=BAR COMPANY Designers and Builders U-BAR GREENHOUSES Metropolitan Bldg., 4th Ave. and 23rd St. NEW YORK £39 S| r;TT' By' amain. I Grafted Roses yiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim All our grafted Roses are from flowering wood 5 grafted on Dickson's Irish disbudded Manetti s stocks, and are now in exceptionally fine shape. SS J Killarney, $15 per 100; $150 per 1,000 Bride, Bridesmaid, Kaiserin, $12 per 3 ~ 100; $120 per 1,000 To prevent disappointment Order now as stock is limited. Z 5 Own Root Richmond Roses, $12 per 100. Killarney, $10 per 100. I ROB ERT SC0TT& SON, Sharon Hill, Del. Go„Pa. | Tillllllllli;itllliMIIIMMIIIIIII[lllllllllllllllllllliMlllllllllllllllllllllltlll!!lllllllllllll!lllllllfi Hybrid Perpetuals, Hybrid Teas, Teas, etc. .^ VV TO LINE OUT this spring, buy On own roots. ROSES Grown coo! in new houses. Free from all diseases. -: treasurer, E. C. Amling, of E. C. Amling Co., and Leonard Kill of Peter Reinberg. NEWPORT HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. A regular meeting of the Newport Horticultural Society was held Tues- day evening last, President MacLellan in the chair. Four men were elected members of the Society. The treas- urer, Col. McMahon, submitted a re- port which was considered very satis- ry. Mr. Gibson also reported. showing a substantial amount in his hands. A resolution was introduced and unanimously passed to the effect that the Society make it known to the State's representatives in Congress it is opposed to the free distribu- tion of seeds, the members of the So- 368 HORTICULTURE March 24, 1906 ciety being of one accord in the belief that the free distribution of seeds is simply wasting the people's money, besides to some extent doing an injus- tice to certain business interests. The consensus of opinion was that a united effort should be made to stop this vote- baiting business, and that if a strong stand is now made, there is every like- lihood of success. Dr. A. J. Anderson, a prominent Newport physician and a member of the Society, made a very pleasing and instructive address on Jamaica, from whence he but recently returned, whither he had gone to in- vestigate the reports frequently made to him regarding the island as a health resort. The doctor said he returned more than pleased with all he saw, and fully convinced of the truth of all that had been told him in favor of the climate of Jamaica. The industrial conditions, the speaker said were rather unsatisfactory, all through lack of capital, but this, he said, was being gradually supplied in the shape of American money, just what the natives had all their eyes and some of their senses out watching for. At one time, when labor was obtained under differ- ent conditions from the present, sugar cane was extensively cultivated on the island, but now very little of it is grown, but of late years banana grow- ing has been extensively engaged in, and it is reasonably certain to prove a profitable industry. Fruit of many kinds grows on the island, and very little care is necessary to raise most kinds. A vote of thanks was accorded the speaker for his address, which, while out of the ordinary run of ad- dresses heard at meetings of this So- ciety, it was, perhaps, for that reason, as much as for any other, exceedingly well received and listened to with close attention by every one of the large attendance. Prof. Kenyon L. Butterfield, of the Agricultural College at Kingston, is expected to address the Society at the next meeting, March 27. Prof. Butter- field soon will assume the presidency at Amherst, and it is more than likely that his visits to Newport will be far between after he betakes himself to Massachusetts. NEW BEDFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. At the meeting on March 12, H. A. Jahn gave an instructive talk on "Hy- bridization of the Dahlia." Arrange- ments were made for an illustrated lecture on the brown-tail and gypsy moths by Prof. Wm. Lyman Under- wood of Boston, on the evening of March 23, and by the Messrs. Farquhar of Boston, on March 27, on "Flowers." NEW HAVEN COUNTY HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. At the meeting on March 20, papers were read by Henry Cliff, gardener to O. G. Jennings, on Carnations, and by J. N. Champion, on Cut Flowers. Mr. Cliff exhibited some 50 new seedlings of his own raising, a noticeable feature in most of them being the fine fra- grance that so many of the commercial varieties now lack. Both papers were very interesting. April 24. Ladies are invited, and there will be entertainment and dancing. The first field day of the year will be held by the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston at the establishments of Wm. W. Edgar and Pierce Bros., Waverly, on Saturday, March 31. The Worcester County Horticultural society celebrated the 64th year of its work by a banquet and dance on March 14. The guests of honor were President Carroll D. Wright of Clark College and Mayor Duggan. The next meeting of the New York Florists' Club will be held Monday evening, April 9, and will be Rose Night. Any one having a novelty in roses, also growers of standard va- rieties are requested to make an ex- hibit. The essayist of the evening will be Benjamin Dorrance, of Dorrance- ton, Pa. A meeting of the Elberon (N. J.) Horticultural society was held on the 19th inst. The night was a very stormy one and the attendance small. Two visitors were present, W. W. Ken- nedy, vice-president of the Monmouth County society, and W. F. Ross, rep- resenting F. R. Pierson Co. of Tarry- town, N. Y. The Missouri State Horticultural So- ciety will hold its summer meeting at Moberly, June 12, 13, 14, 1906. Part of the program was arranged at the last meeting of the Executive Com- mittee, but suggestions for topics for discussion, questions, facts and ex- periences from any of the fruit grow- ers will be welcomed. The convention of the Massachusetts Fruit Growers' association opened in Worcester on March 15. The matter of setting apart a national apple day was discussed and the hearty approval of the society given to it. Among the speakers Prof. F. W. Card of the Rhode Island agricultural college spoke elo- quently of the need of modern business methods in fruit growing, laying par- ticular stress upon the necessity of ad- vertising. Prof. F. A. Waugh of Am- herst called attention to the necessity of pruning trees, a feature that has been overlooked in late years since spraying has become so necessary. The meetings have been largely at- tended, and the fruit exhibited has been a credit to the county. MOVEMENTS OF GARDENERS. Harold Vyse has taken charge of G. E. Kissell's estate at Morristown, N. J. H. L. Hand leaves G. E. Chisholm. Morristown, N. J., to accept a more remunerative position at Portchester, N. Y. Hugh Birch, lately with D. H. Mc- Alpin, Morris Plains, is now in charge of Hon. Seth Low's place, Mt. Kisco, N. Y. Robt. McMullen, for 15 years gar- dener to Mrs. G. F. Stow, Morristown. N. J., resigns his position, to take effect April 1. John Whalen, now in charge of R. A. McCurdy's place, takes charge of the Armour place, Normandie Heights, on March 15 next. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The Gardeners' and Florists' Club o£ Boston, will hold a club banquet on Prof. Harold H. Hume, for the past four years connected with the State Agricultural College at Raleigh, N. C, has been appointed professor of horti- culture at the new Macdonald College, at St. Anne de Bellevue, Canada. NEWS NOTES. The wholesale flower store of John J. Perkins, 115 West 30th street, New York, was broken into and a type- writer stolen last Sunday. Edwin Hoyt of the New Canaan Nur- series, Conn., has recently added sixty acres to his already large grounds, and will plant the tract with young trees. The town of Greenfield, Mass., has voted $50u0 for the commencement of work on a mountain park, with a plan for further appropriations when re- quired. Frank W. Ball, for several years with J. A. Peterson of Cincinnati, has accepted a position with George & Allan and will have charge of the cut flower and design work. Fred Windmiller, the manager of the Livingston Seed Company's green- houses at Columbus, Ohio, has for some years been hybridizing and work- ing for new varieties in the carnation line. He has obtained some most sat- isfactory and extremely elegant new sorts. A bowling match between the gar- deners of Wheatley Hills and Glen Cove, L. I., N. Y., took place on Tues- day evening, March 13, at Glenwood, resulting in a victory for Glen Cove by 26 pins. Messrs. Trepass, Cleres, Harrison, Willesen and Brown com- posed the Glen Cove team; Messrs. Johnson, Bertanzel, Kennedy, Dum- broski and Everett, the Wheatley Hills team. The scorer was A. J. Richards. FORCING LILACS FOR THE HOLI- DAYS. One German lilac grower writes: "We forced our pot-grown lilacs this year for Christmas and New Year's with great success; had practically no miss, there being only three plants out of several hundred that did not do well. We used Marie Legraye and Charles X., and cold stored them three weeks before forcing in a temperature of about 23 deg. to 25 deg. Fahrenheit; this evidently helped them consider- ably. Had the same good results with our lily of the valley; forced 150,000 for the holidays and did not lose five per cent. NEWPORT NOTES. The prospects for a good season in Newport are growing brighter as the time approaches. Stock is plentiful in most lines with nearly all the growers. Quality is good and growth in an ad- vanced state. The demand for out- door planting promises to be above the average. Easter stock is not over abundant nor too far in advance as to growth for the time for which it is in- tended. Tree planting and tree mov- ing has been going on all winter and the places where these operations were carried on will soon receive finishing touches. BUSINESS CHANGES. The Alameda Greenhouses at Ros- well, N. M., have been taken by F. O. Santheson. Harry Rowe. formerly at 35 E. Mon- roe street, Chicago, is now located in his new and larger store at the Palmer House. 42 E. Monroe street. March 24, 1906 HORTICULTURE 369 BAY TREES Largest Stock in this Country Perfect Standards and Pyramids All Sizes Up to tne Largest Choice Ornamental Nursery vStocR ORCHIDS, EASTER PLANTS ... Send for Catalogue ... JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY RUTHERFORD, N. J. ,VAVWVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV\ VVVVVVVVVVVVtAWVVVVVVVVVV UVVVVVVVVMArVWVWMWVMAAfVVWWVV NEW CRIMSON CANNA Gold Medal Winner at St. Louis Mrs. W. F. Kasting $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000. Delivery NOW or up to the 1st of April SOLE DISTRIBUTOR 383=387 Ellicott St., BUFFALO, N. Y. *W«WWW»IWVVW*VVVWWAAWW^WWVVVWVWVWMWVVVV»^^ 370 HORTI CULTU RE March 24, 190G Specimen Hakdy Hybrid Rhododendrons. THE SELLING AND PACKING OF CARNATION BLOOMS AND CUTTINGS. (Extracts from a paper read before the Chicago Florists' Club March 6tb, 1906, by J. D. Thompson.) In shipping, too much care can not be taken in the selection of bloom and ili packing same. In our experience we have all had complaints that blooms reached their destinations in a sleepy condition and of those shipped a short distance not keeping as well as they should. I immediately set to work to determine where the trouble was. I would pick blooms at different stages of maturity and tried keeping them in water all the way from six to twenty-four hours before shipping, but with the same results I then made a test of the ke;ping quality before and after fumigating, and found that blooms picked before fumigating would last in our cooler for ten days and those cut after fumi- gating would last but three days. I then tried different insecticides until I found one that did not destroy the keeping quality of the blooms and at the same time was effective. Since then we have had no complaints. Good packing is very essential. We first line the box and then place lay- ers of wet paper in the middle where the stems come and pack the layers of blooms in rows from each end of the box, placing a layer of paper in the center on each row of stems and so on. If the shipment is to be in transit over 15 hours we put in a small piece of ice, but it is not necessary to use ice if the shipment is only to be on the road over night. The packing and shipping of rooted cuttings of carnations is an important matter. In the cuttings received we find that nine times out of ten the moss around the rots is too wet. This has a tendency to damp them off if they are three or four days in transit. Again while some shippers get the moss prepared properly, they use old newspapers or manilla paper to wrap the bundles in, the paper often absorbs all the moisture and the cuttings reach their destinaiton in a wilted condition. I find that wetting the moss thorough- ly and then squeezing it as dry as pos- sible and allowing it to remain over night before using, insures good re- sults. In wrapping bundles, use heavy wax paper; in this way the paper does not absorb the moisture left in the moss. Bulbs for Raster. Hyacinths, Jonquils, Tulips, first-class bulbs, just righ' for Easter flowering, 4>/2 in pots, $1. SO per doz. $10 00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, 4 1-2 in. pots, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 a 100; strong, 3 in. pots, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100: 2 in. pots, $2.00 per 100. ABTJTIl.ON SAVITZII, 3 In. pots. 75e. per doz., $5.00 per 100; 2 In pots. 50c. per doz.. $3.00 per 100. CLEMATIS PANICULATA, 4 in. pots. $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100; 3 in pots, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. CLEMATIS, large fid. 2 year old plants, $3.00 per doz. DAISY, Queen Alexandria, 3 in. pots, 75e. per doz., $5.00 per 10(1. EUONYMUS. golden variegated, 2 1-2 in. pots, 60e. per doz., $3.00 per 100. ETJONYMTJS, radicans, var., 2 1-2 in. pots, 50c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. PRIMULA OBCONH'A. 4 in. pots in bloom, $1.00 per doz. GERANIUMS, double scarlet, white and pink, from 3 in. pots. strong, $4.00 per 100. Clj^Tdj^T "O 1 1 th & Pov Slree s. • JEV A >^ JEV JW JeV 9 PHILADELPHIA, PA jvvvv%ntvvvvvifv\'vvwyww%/ywwuwwy*M%nn GREENHOUSE MEN REMEMBER that we can on short notice apply the HOLLY-CASTLE ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR Trouble and Nloney Saved by INDEPENDENT CIRCULATION HOLLY-CASTLE CO., Engineers 49 FEDERAL ST., BOSTON, MASS. VWWWWWWW'tVWWWVWWWWWWWWW March 24, 1906 horticulture: 371 STRONG WELL ROOTED CUTTINGS Of the following varieties ready for immediate delivery Robert Crais: Enchantress Mrs. M. A. Patten SJ2.00 per I OO $ I OO.OO per IOOO 3.0O per I OO 25.00 per IOOO 4.00 per I OO 30.00 per IOOO J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., Joliet, III. 5WWWMMWM%IW|«l|WWWWWI> AT BOSTON Robert Craig Wins Again Not another scarlet carnation has been able to take first honors with ROBERT CRAIO. The introducers of CRAIG fill all orders on time and send out only healthy, vigorous, well grown selected cuttings taken from blooming stems. Fend in your order now. We can fill it promptly. $3.00 for 25 6.00 for 50 5 per $12.00 for 100 $50.00 for 500 25.00 for 250 100.00 for 1000 ent, discount for cash with order. COTTAGE GARDENS COMPANY, QUEENS, N. Y. A PAIR OF QUEENS Richmond Wellesley 2 1-2 inch pots 2 1-2 inch pots $12.00 per 100 $10.00 per 100 WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES NATICK, MASS. There are many purchasers of cut- tings who seem to think that every cutting should live; our experience has been in establishing those shipped in to us, we lose from five to ten per cent. I regret to say that there are many in the craft who receive cuttings in good condition and after 30 or CO days when they receive a statement of their account, write and say that "The cuttings which you sent me ar- rived in poor condition and I have lost over half of them." This is the first intimation tha.t the consignor has had that the cuttings were not satisfactory, and under the circumstances he can not, and should not be held responsi- ble for any mistreatment the cuttings have received while in the purchaser's care. When cuttings are received by the purchaser upon examination of same, if they are not found to be satisfac- tory or as represented by the firm from whom he is buying same, he should wire to that effect at once, "Cut- tings not satisfactory, here subject to your order." If the cuttings are ac- cepted and no complaint made im- mediately, it goes without saying that they were satisfactory at the time re- ceived and the purchaser of cuttings should not expect the shipping firm to stand a loss which the consignee may have occasioned by mistreatment in establishing. We have found it well to have printed instructions and put them in the box with every shipment of cut- tings, advising the purchaser as to the treatment they should have. When we are making such shipments, unless otherwise instructed, we advise the party by mail the day of shipment that we are sending a quantity of cuttings by express, naming the company. In this way there will be no delay and the consignee receives his cuttings prompt- ly, for if the express company fails to advise him he can be on the lookout himself for their arrival. We must bear in mind that a satis- fied customer is our best advertise- ment and our aim should be quality, not quantity. To paraphrase what a certain writer once said. "Bulk- quantity, whether of bank notes or piled-up masonry or population, amounts to but little." It is quality that tells the story. The character that is in us and in what we produce, the moral worth that we represent, the good that we are doing, not for ourselves and for today, but for others and for the generations to come, and, in order that we may level up accord- ing to the best standards and achieve real success, it means that we must have the thread of the "square deal" running through all our transactions with one another as florists as well as with the world at large. And when we consider what the carnation stands for in all its loveliness and ideality we have a shrine before which we can be glad to worship. A No. 1 Stock. $l.ro per incO. SPECIAL FOR EASTER, 85c. per i.nno in lots of lo.ciou 01 more. Coons Guaranteed Perfect. Galax Leaves, Brown or Green $1 00 per Lino H. L. FORTUNES 431 State Street, HEW HAVEH, COM. DAHLIA PLANTS NOW READY A large collection of rare and new varieties. ROOTS A quantity of standard sorts on hand. Catalogues free. DAVID HERBERT & SON SUCCESSORS TO L K. PEACOCK, Inc. ATCO, NEW JERSEY ROSES Brides, Bridesmaids, Qolden Gates and Ivories, 2'2 in. pots, $4.00 per 100; Mme. Abel Chatenay, $5.00 per 100. We call this extra fine stock. Order at once. Prosperity Carnations, rooted cut- tings, $2 00 per 100, 2 H in. pots, $2.50 per 100. Boston Market, rooted cuttings, $2.00 per IOO. L. J. REUTER 60th St. and Gibson Ave., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 372 H ORTI CULTU RE March 24. 1906 A MODEL NURSERY The F. R. Pierson Com- pany's nurseries at Scar- borough. N. Y.. views of which a herewith and on the first page of this issue, are among the most interesting in the country not alone because of the material grown there, but on account of the layout and arrange- ment of the planting. The busy head of this estab- lishment, whose portrait appears herewith, has an appreciation of the beauti- ful in his work which the commercial spirit can nev- er smother: hence a large area of nursery space is reserved for ornamental arrangement along the roadside and skirting the many driveways which wind through the p';. The effectiveness of this method is enhanced by the splendid view of the Hudson river which the nursery overlooks and the mountains beyond, all com bining in a picture which. once seen, will never be forgotten. The planting plan allud- ed to is not. however, without its utility. C&i taken in the groupings to show each species and va- riety in its best aspect, and each is given as com- panions those contrasting or harmonizing sorts that would be selected by an expert planter for such a use if the plantations were Intended to be permanent. Hence the entire outlook. whether from the road- way or the drives, is an object-lesson not alone in plants but in planting. F. R. Pierson. The prospective purchaser may. if he or she so de- sires, sit in a carriage and in a drive about the nur- sery insnect and select the stock wanted and at the same time absorb valuable informal ion as to its best use. This is a cardinal principle of the plantings; practically everything of- fered in the collection is brought forward in speci- mens and groups of the various sizes in stock where it may be seeu in the manner described, and as a proposition for the nurseryman who is look- ing for retail trade it has the old-fashioned "nursery row" system distanced be- yond recovery. Much more could be said about this interesting placf The greenhouses and their contents — the Pier- soni fern, Winsor, White Enchantress. and other carnations which are a specialty here — have been alluded to in former issues of HORTICULTURE, and we expect to touch fre- quently in a more detailed way in the future on top- ics connected with the out- door nursery department. Plans are now being made for a large addition to the greenhouses and the nur- sery grounds are being steadily extended. It cer- tainly is a most interest- ing and inspiring place to visit, for everything seems to be done just right, and the stock, from the largest specimen down to the rooted cutting, is as good as intelligent care can produce. Entrance to f. r. Pierson Co. Nurseries, L cing In. Entrance to F. R. Pierson Co. Nurseries, Looking Oi r. March LM. 190C. HORTICULTURE 378 Three Sterling Carnation Novelties Winsor, White Enchantress, and Helen IYI. Could There is nothing about any of these varieties that we wish to conceal; therefore, we cordially invite all carna- tion growers to pay us a visit. Come at any time. WINSOR— Winner of Lawson Silver Medal. This is sure to prove a winner. Nothing approaches it in color, which is a clear silvery pink — a shade between Enchantress and Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson — and much more beautiful than either. In fact, It is Just the shade that we have all been trying to get. The color will make it sell in any market. The stem is just right. The flowers are considerably larger than Lawson and much better shaped. As a grower it has every- thing that can be desired. So far we have not seen any large-flowering variety quite so free as Winsor. WHITE ENCHANTRESS. A pure white sport of Enchantress, at once the most popular and most profitable carnation grown today, on account of its size and stem and freedom with which it blooms. White Enchantress is identical in every respect but color. Those desiring quality as well as quantity will find it in White Enchantress. HELEN M. COULD. This is a beautiful variegated sport of Enchantress. The ground color is a lovely shade of clear pink, the variegation carmine, making an exquisite combination of colors, besides being something distinctly new. At a short distance the variegation does not show at all, the general effect being a beautiful shade of dark pink. Growth, habit, size, and stem are the same as Enchantress. We have fine stocks, from which we can deliver healthy cuttings of Variegated Lawson, White Lawson, Red Lawson, Enchantress, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Lady Bountiful, etc. Our Variegated Lawson is all that we claimed for it last season, and is giving the fullest satisfaction everywhere — the best in the variegated class. Come and inspect our stock of new and standard sorts TARRYTOWN- ON- HUDSON, NEW YORK. F. R. PIERSON CO., o>«<»o«o«^»^»r>« r»€-^« ^» «"^«oo»<»c>«-rM"^» r»o» r»*-^«-=r»o»-r»«->.«oo.«<»e^« r»*o«<"» CARNATION CUTTINGS \ THESE VARIETIES ARE READY NOW per 10 NEW Skyrocket, (scarlet) a good tiling $6 oc NEW Daybreak Lawson or Jielody. Will be sold next year at same price by other firms 12.01 NEW Glendale, variegated. The first variety to sup- ercede Mrs. Bradt; marking timilai but improve- ment in growth, freedom and length of stem 12. c NEW Jessica, variegated, (Weber) a fine thing. 2 inch plants, strong per 1000 $50.00 14.00 SPECIAL. ao,ooo Extra Strong 2 inch Mis. Thos, W. Lawson Prosper) y, same class of stock, same price Mrs. M . A. Patten, from soil H a rlo warden, crimson, from sand ....•••• Prosperity, from sand . . M rs. Thos. W. Lawson . from sand 1 .-*dy Bountiful, from sand Variegated Lawson, from saod. ... 3.00 3.0O 2.00 2.00 2.O0 3.00 5.0O ROSE PLANTS (from 2 inch pots) American Beautie per 100 per 1000 $6.00 $50.00 I Mad. Chatenay, Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate- per 100 $3.00 J ,.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 25.00 40.00 per iotto $25.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. RICHMOND ROSE 2'4 in. $12.00 $ico.oo KAISERIN " " 400 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 1S.00 SET-.E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK, IN Y. ROOTED CUTTINGS Robert Craig, Victory, John E. Haines, White Perfection, Varie- gated Lawson and My Maryland Also all the leading commercial \ arieties. Send for list. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Sq., Pa. Some People Hi| Maryland Jessica have taken 1 >u 1 ad . i< e as published in these columns re^ent- ly and are buying for trial. We reiterate here — ii ii succeeds with yon as it docs with us, it will prove the besi « hite 1 n nation you evr yrew. Despite the variety's apparaent iailure in several places, we strongly advise nil growers to give it .» trial. We have been trunk about its faults as developed in other plates. We doubt if these will develop in many pla< - we believe, will succeed generally .in.l will prove to be lilt best ied and white variegated ever dissenvnated. Few vai show ;is strong constitution as this one does and it isa wonderful producer. Extra hue stock oi both varieties ready now. K. C, $2.50 per do/ : $12.00 per ioo, $100.00 per 1000. Pot plants, $3.00 per 100 extra. Send for our catalog, now read) The M Weber £~ Sons Co., Oakland, Md. RED SPORT Sold on its merits alone. Per 100 Per i ,000 RED SPORT . $500 $4000 QUEEN LOUISE . 1.25 10.00 A. B. DAVIS & SON, Inc. PURCELLVILLE. VA. We are booking orders for June delivery Begonia Gloire de Lorraine Cuttings from 2 1-2 Inch pots. Ready for 4 Inch. Price $10.00 per 100. Satis/ax Hon guaranteed. Plat vo 1NNES & McRAE, - Cheswick, Pa. 374 /iORTlCULTURE March 24, 1906 POT NOW FOR DECORATION DAY ROSES BABY RVMBLERS, FINE STRONG STOCK, $3.00 per dozen (Field Grown) $25.00 per 10) HARDY PERPETUAL ROSES I offer all the following va $1.25 per 10, $10.00 per Abel Carrier, crimson Alfred Colomb, carmine Ball of Snow, pure white Baron de Bonstett^n, dark crimsi m KaiOuess Rothschild, pink Ca lain Chns y, flesh color ( hestnut Hvbnd. red Earl "f Dufferin, bright red Frau Cail Druschki, snow white Fisher Ho mes. dart crimson Duke of Edinburgh, bright vermillion Gloire de M.trgottin, dazzling red Gen. W.i>hin ton, red Geaut des Batailles, crimson rieties in strong, low budded, two year old bushes 00, $90,00 per 1000, Gen Jacqueminot, crimson M*d. John L;dng, pink Mabel vl orrison, puie white Mme. Chas. Wood, carmine Margartt Dickson, white Magna Charta, dark pink Perlc des Blanches, white Persian Yellow, yellow Prince Camille de Rohan, crimson Pa>il Neyron, dark pink Ulrich Brunner, cherry-red Moss, wh le M "-b, pink Moss, red 250 at the 100 rate Amer can Beauty Kaisenn Augusta Victoria La France Maman Cochet, pink, own root Maman Cochet, white, own root Bessie Brnwn, creamy white Gruss an Tepl tz, red . El -i'e de Fiance, red K.ontgin Karola pink Mildred Grant, cream HYBRID TEA ROSES $1.50 per 10, 1.50 1.50 1. 00 NEWER TEA ROSES Clothilde Soupert, white Hermusa, pink POLYANTHA ROSES $12.00 per 100 12. co 12.00 " g 00 " 9.00 " - $1.75 per 10 . 1.50 " 4-5° ' 2.00 ' i-75 " $1.50 per 10 $85.00 per 1 85.00 " $15.00 per 12.00 " 40.00 1800 " $12 ooper 12.00 ARTHUR T. BODDINCTON SEEDSMAN 342 West 14th St., New York City, N. Y. WV»ft/WWWW\^WWVmAWWAW»^W»WWWWWWWWWWVS Goleus Rooted Cuttings Verschaffeltii, Fire Brand, Beckwith's Gem, 60c. per 100. Golden Bedder, Mes- sey, 75c. per 100. Golden Queen, Queen Victoria, Fancy Va- rieties, $5.00 per 1,000. Hero, Pearl of Orange, $6.00 per 1,000. Positively free from mealy bugs. Ageratum, Stella Gurney, Princess Pauline, Salvia. Splendens, German Ivy, 75c. per 100 $6.00 per 1,000 A. N. PIERSON Cromwell, Conn. . . STERILIZED . . SHEEP MANURE. It's free from weed seeds and objectionable litter. A natural stimulant for plant life $1.25'Oolbs. Mton$U.OO tons$20.00 WW. ELLIOTT A. SONS. 20I Fulton Street, - - New York CALIFORNIA PRIVET. A large stock of two and three year old (transplanted;, from 12 inches to four feet well finished plants at very low prices for quality of stock. Get my prices before pur- chasing. Satisfaction guaranteed. Address, CHARLES BLACK, HICHTSTOWN - - N. J. KOSTER BLUE SPRUCE 5 ft. to 8 ft. high J. H. TROY, New Rochelle, N. Y. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. "Rosy Propositions." This is the wholesale price list of the Leedle Floral Company, Springfield, O. De- voted exclusively to roses. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. This catalogue is a beauty, up-to- date in every feature, illustration and type unexcelled, and there is nothing omitted in the long list of ornamental trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants that one could wish for. The cover shows a bird's eye view of the exten- sive nurseries. The wholesale list of this firm is also out. Frederick W. Kelsey, 150 Broadway, New York. Catalogue No. 55, Choice Trees and Hardy Shrubs. Mr. Kelsey has chosen for the cover adornment of this elegant catalogue the beauti- ful flower sprays of white Crataegus. The illustrations are original half- tones and the book is typographically a gem. The contents will be found deeply interesting to the student of advanced gardening art. The lists are very complete. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Messrs. Davis and Wilson are back at their old posts with the Niessen Company. Robert Kift is asking an extension tc May 15th on his second installment due Jan. 15th. Paul Klingsforn, of Dumont's, is back in harness again, after a three weeks' siege of typhoid. The annual spring show of the Penn- sylvania Horticultural Society will be held in Philadelphia, March 27, 28 and 29. A meeting of the creditors of C. P. Poryzees was held at the office of Attorney W. Furst on the 19th inst. A satisfactory agreement was con- cluded and the business will be con- tinued. Mr. Turnbull was in town on Satur- day with an exhibit of the new rose, .Miss Kate Moulton. He had an op- portunity to greet many of his old friends in the trade here, and inci- dentally to book a few good orders for the newcomer. Easter plants among the Philadel- phia growers never looked finer than they do this year; and the stocks to choose from were never so large nor so varied. Among the most notable collections are those of William C. Smith, at 61st and Market streets, Robert Craig & Son, Godfrey Asch- mann, Wm. K. Harris, Jacob Becker and C. Harry Campbell. Samuel S. Pennock, who represents most of the best growers of the vicinity, is now mailing his special offer, which in- cludes several desirable new Easter subjects. SEED TRADE. The Crenshaw Bros. Seed Co. — John ! A. Crenshaw, I. A. Crenshaw, F. S. i Love, H. P. Inabinet, H. S. Hampton and J. A. Griffin have incorporated under the name of The Crenshaw Bros. Seed Co. of Tampa, Fla. Capital stock, $25,000. HEADQUARTERS for PLANT STAKES, Etc. HYACINTH STAKES (Wood) Also suitable for Tulips an other purposes. dved GRKEN per ioo per 1,000 18 inch !°.I5 1.25 CANE STAKES IOJ 500 1,000 Southern ■ •■ $° 75 $3.00 $0.00 Japanese . Very thin, about 6 feet long . .75 3.00 5-50 UNPAINTED STAKES or DOWELS (Wood) 100 1,000 36 in. long j-16 in. dUm. . $0.60 $4.5° " 5-6 " • i5 4.50 3° 5-8 .-0 6 00 36 ■' 1-4 .60 4 5° 36 " 3-8 ..0 4.00 42 3-16 " .65 5-50 42 1-4 .OO 5-5° 4 = 5-16 " .65 5-5° 42 3 8 •■55 5.25 42 5-8 .8s 7- 10 We can supply these dowe's, dyed green, 50c. per 1000 additional. RAFFEA ' Fresh and Strong Natural. 15c. per lb.; 10 lb., $1.25, $11 00 per 100 lb. Colored. All shades, sam les mailed on request. Per lb., 40c; 51b. lots, 38c. lb.: 10 lb. lots, 35c. lb. CARNATION BANDS Pleas- stale which you desire in order- in.;. Hursted calyx blooms can be saved and used to great advantage by adjusting these bands on them. G. BRAND For General Var eties 10,000 . $1.00 7 ,000 . .7s 4,500 .50 2,000 . -2> 1,000 . .15 The above post- paid to any ad- dress in the United States upon receipt of price. C. BRAND for the large and fancy sorts Ounce . $0.25 H lb. • • -85 % lb . . 1.00 1 lb. . . 3.00 Add at the rate of 16c. per lb. f >r post- age for Q C. Brand Band Write for new complete trade list, now ready. HENRY F. MiCHELL CO. Seed Importers and Growers 1018MarketSt.,Philadelphia,Pa. March 24, 1906 H ORT1CU LTURE 375 | Anyone Can Grow The Improved Countess of Lonsdale (Dahlia) | This is by far the most handsome and useful Dahlia of the Cactus type introduced to date. The flowers are large and the color is intense crimson scarlet, lighting up beautifully at night. The flowers, very large, are borne on tall, stiff, erect stems and their profusion is extraordinary. Among the many Dahlia blooms shipped into the N^w York Wholesale Market none are more popular with the retail Florist than the Improved Countess of Lonsdale. Strong divided field-grown roots. Price six for $1.00, $1.75 per doz., $12.00 per 100. \ ARTHUR T. B0DDINGT0N, Seedsman, 342 West 14th St., New York City, N. Y. LILlUn AURATUM— 9 to 11 inches at $9.00 per 100 LILIUn SPECIOSUVl nELPOHENE — 9 10 11 inches at $9.00 per 100 NEW CREATIONS of JAPAN IRIS— fine clumps, in 20 varieties at $16.00 per 100, SEEDS of STAR PRIflROSE — Primula stel- lata, White, Crimson and Blue, each per 1-32 oz., $1.75. Begonia Vernon mixed at $1.50 per oz. Asparagus plumosus nanus at $4.00 per ioco seeds. And all other new and choice seeds for florists, J. M. THORBURN & CO. 36 Cortlandt St., New York ^Vegetab.e CCpriC' land Flower a/J I -» I 4 | /a/7 \ Reliable and Tested, Catalogue Mailed Free SWEEBER & DON tSeed rierchants 1i4 CHAMBERS STREET AMBERS STREET ^ NEW YORK W Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA GLADIOLI Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Forcing Varieties FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT JAPAN LILIES SEEOS FOR FLORISTS Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Seeds and Agricultural Hardware 47-54 NO. MARKhT ST., BOSTON, MASS. THOS. J. GREY & CO. HIGH GRADE FORCING BULBS Agricultural Implements SEEDS 32 SO. HARKET ST., BOSTON HELLERS MICE PROOF SEED CASES. SEND FOR CIRCULARS Heller&Co. MuNTCLfllR, N.J. ASTERS. VICK'S VIOLET KINC VICK'S BRANCHINC VICK'S DAYBREAK VICK'S MIKADO QUEEN of the EARLIES Write for Aster circular. It gives full description and pi ices. Pamphlet "How to grow Asters Successfully." free with eveiy order. JAMES VICK'S SON* seedsmen. Rochester, N. Y. MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA, ALAShA, BOHEMIA MUSHROOM = SPAWN = JgM Fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO. 91 1 CHEMICAL BLDQ, ST. LOUIS, MO QUALITY tUI ' SEND JTOR CATALOGUE. ARTHUR T B0DDINGT0N 34S Went 14th St., Maw .York. RAWSON'S Arlington Tested CEXnC For the ^CClJj Florists Catalogues nailed Free W. W. RAWSON &. CO., Seedsmen 12 & 13 Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston, Mass. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture % trfEg^a SAVE THE BL00MSP 'fm NIKOTEEN •ZW -VS>- DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE Sfe HK? PLANTS. USED FOR FUMIGATION \SX& . ,W- ORSPRAYING.INDOORSOROUT !—''•.■ ■~^-i 200 POUNDS T0f3ACCO IN ONE FIN1 NIKOTETN Nicotine Wife. Co., St. Louis, Wlo. YOU WE ORDERS ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER Lilies, Japanese Plants BAMBOO STAKES The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. 3! Barclay Street, New York Now is Time to Sow The New Hybridized Giant-flowered Obconica Primroses 1000 seeds Tr. pkt. Very distinct in its colors as Carmine, Fink, Purple, Vio- let and Pure White, each color $1.00 .50 The above Hybrids, fine mixed 100 .50 Compaota, a flue potter... 1.00 .50 Triumph, uew .50 Buttercups, Primrose Cirau- diflora 1.00 .50 Cowslips, large flowered Oz. upright Hybrids 2.50 .50 Giant Marguerite Carna- tion, mixed 1.50 .25 Hardy Garden Carnation, the finest mixture in ex- istence 2.50 .50 O. V. ZANCEN Seedsman Hoboken, N. J. They Are The Best For 60 years our Seeds and Bulbs have stood 'he test with the Florist and Market Gardener. A 1 rial will con- vince you. Catalogues on applicath n. Wholesale list to the trade only. SCHLEGEL & F0TTLER CO.. 26 and 27 So. Market St., Boston, Mass. ARTHUR COWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm BBWLI.V, IV. Y. HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER. IOO ACRE* COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1P06 Catalog BULBS hoksksho* and PLANTS Ralph M. Ward & Co. 2 West Broadwav, New York ■376 HORTICULTURE March 24, 1906 R, & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 and 7 South Market Street Boston, Mass. PALMS SPECIAL SUFPLUS OFFER KENTIA BELMOREANA Doz. ioo y/i inch Pots 4-5 leaves $200 $15.00 4 " " s-6 " 4.50 35.00 5 " " 6-7 " at 1. 00 each F.O. B. Boston, no charge for packing Cash with order or satisfactory references Palms, Ferns And Decorative Plants A Fine Lot ot AZALEAS in Great Variety A Large Assortment of Ferns for Jardinieres Also. Araucarias, Robbers, Pandanns, Aralias Dracaenas, Aspidistras, Maramas, Croiuns etc., etc. WHOLESALE PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION A. LEUTHY & CO. Importers and > xpirters Growers and Deaiers PERKINS STREE'l NURSERIES Roslindale. Boston, Mass. It is never too early nor too late to order the Scott Fern Best Commercial Introduction for many years JOHN SCOTT Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York. NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII. $10 per ioo SCOTTII, 5 " " BOSTON, 3 " " HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, Florists, Whitman, Mass GODFREY ASCHMANN lOI 2 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA »-"^> ♦ Importei' of Araucaria excelsa, glauca, <-oiiipacta, and robusta PALHS and AZALEAS Write for prices EASTER STOCK HYDRANGEAS EASTER LILIES AZALEAS, 50c. to $7.50 GLADSTONE SPIREAS RAMBLER ROSES HERMOSA ROSES TULIPS, (in pans) HYACINTHS, (in pans) DEUTZIAS RHODODENDRONS, etc. WILLIAM C. SMITH 61st and Market Street, PHILA. Jgp^Market Street cars take you direct to our door. Mention Horticul- ture when you write. ORCHIDS Coelogyne Gristata One of the Best Florist* Orchids (See Issue " HORTICULTURE " Feb. 24th) We have an Exrellent Stock of this Grand Variety (about 250 Plants) ranging in size from 4 inch to 12 inch and 14 inch Pans, all growths in Ai condition. If interested in Cattleyas and other Popular Varieties, Write. We can make Attractive Prices. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Orchids Largest Importers, Exporters, Oroivrrs and Hybridists in the World Sander, St. Albans, England ORCHIDS Just arrived a large shipment of Cattleya Gigas Write for Prices Lager & Hurrell, fcpr.',.'n.d Summit, N.J. ORCHIDS, PALMS FOLIAGE PLANTS Bay and Box Trees JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Exotic Nurseries KUTHHiFnRn. N. J. MARGUERITES CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS Rooted Cuttings Queen Alexandria, the new semi-double white, $3.00 per hundred. Etoile d'Lyon, yellow, $8.<_o per hundied. THE F. W. FLETCHER GO. AUBURNDALE, MASS. ONCE TRANSPLANTED. Giant Strain; none better; Including Sal- monlum. New fringed, Roecoco and Papllio in five separate Colors. $2.SO per 100, $22.00 per 1000. C. WINTERICH, Defiance, O. HOTH O US E GRAPE VINES, fine strong, two and three jear old canes, Black Hamburg, Muscat Alexandria and other varieties Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. J. E. FELTHOUSEN GERANIUMS We have at least 150,000 geraniums in 2jr* in. pots and in fine condition and the leaders at §18.00 per 1,000; $2.00 per 100. Per 100 Kose Geraniums, 2*£ in. $i3.oo per 1000., ..$2.00 Ageratura Gurney, P. Pauline and others " 2 yA i in 2.00 R. C... 60 Fuchsias all the leading varieties, 2^ in..... 3.00 Heliotrope, all dark, 2% in 3.00 Sweet Alyssuai 2% in a.oo Lobelia, 2% in a 00 Alteruttnthera, rooied cu tings so German Ivy, all rooted cuttings 50 r. ml; 1 1* 1 1 Ivy, extra fine rooted cut ting 1.50 The Wurld and all of Coleus R. C $ .60 per 100; $5.00 per 1,000. Cash must accompany the order. J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N.Y. fREESIA.... Refracta Alba and Hybrids 5,000,000 to dig this season. Price and quality of stock cannot be beaten. Also Grand Duchess Oxalis, all colots; Bermuda Buttercups, Tritonias, Ixias, Spar»xis Chi id mil bus Fr» grans, Z^phy- ranthes, Candida and Ko^-a Oniil liopa- lum, A in m \ Hi- .loli 11-. .in and Belladonn , Fancy Yittati Hybrids. Will begin digging in May and deliver in June and Tuly. REES e» COMPERE, P. Q. Address, Long Beach, Cal., 227. R. F.D.I PANSIES From our Well Known Strain. None better in Bud and Bloom. Sl.OOperue. Plants that will bloom soon $2.50 per iriOO. ii.n.it- (Bebis) in bloom, $1.00 per 100. Priiuula Obconlca in Bloom, 5 inch pots. S7.00 per 00. Spiraea Compacta and Japonica, 6 inch pots. $2.60 per doz. J .C.SCHM IDT CO., Bristol, Pa. F» A IV S I K S ! ! ! Bugnot Mammoth Strain, giant flow. Finest colors, wintered in cold frames, stocky plants, $3.00 per 100c. 50 wwwwwwvw beauties VALLEY'ndORCHIDS FANCY CARNATIONS Write for Prices on Easter Plants, The Leo Neissen Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1217 Arch St., == PHILADELPHIA Store Open 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture MVWWArtW/VVWVVVW/VVVVVVWVWVVi/VVVVVVVVVVVi jfarleyense! 5 SPECIMEN FRONDS * $15.00 per 100 I WHITE LILAC, 50c. per bunch J 2 Samuel S.Pennock PHILA. I 7?f**y WHOLESALE yj/JV FLORIST OF 1«12-1018 Ludlow Street. Store closes 8 P. M. r : Carnations. Beauty Bride and Bridesmaid. Lily of the Valley. Violets. Telephone 6268-6267 Main WELCH BROS. 15 Province St. BOSTON WW%^MOXW%»»> E. H. HUNT Wholesale Cut Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE" 76 Wabash Av., CHICAGO In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture VAUGHAN & SPERRY Wholesale Commission Florists If you wish to buy or sell, see theni first •PHONE CEHTRAL 2S7I 60 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO EASTER LILIES W. E. McRISSICK Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN # CUT FLOWERS* EOWARD REID. "RSVffi* X 'HILXDELPHIA V # 1526 Ranstead Steet, WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS 51-53 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO, ILL., CHAS. W. MeKELLAR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers E. F. Winterson Co. 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies CUT FLOWER ORDERS OUR SPECIALTY The IeadingFIorists supply house of the west. Supply Catalogue free. PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CB1CAG0 March iq ST. LOUIS Mar h rg PHILA. March 19 BOSTON M rch 22 ROSES Am. Beauty and Edgely Fan. & Sp. Extra No. 1..... Lower grades Bnde-& 'Maid— Fan. & Sp " Extra.,-- No. [ and Lower gr. . Liberty, Fancy *' Ordinary Richmond, Fancy " Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy. . . -, i 'rdinary -. Chatenay, Fancy " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Cdttleyas Lilies Callas Li.y of the Valley Violets Tulips Roman Hya.. Paper White, Nar .. Daffodils; Trumpets Freesia ...5. Mignonette Adiautum Cune -turn. " Croweanum • Smilax Asp 25.00 8.00 30.00 12.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 75.00 12.00 12.00 3.00 .40 2.00 2 OO l.CO 1. 00 2.00 1.50 1.50 16.00 50.00 50.00 Store Closes S P. M. J.H.BUDL0NG Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE Roses and Carnations A Specialty GROWER Of March 24, 1906 rtORTlCULTURE 379 VICTORY We do not need to advertise Victory aggressively any longer. We are making prompt deliveries of Cuttings daily and are giving universal satisfaction. Enough Said ! CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS. Roses are selling fairly BOSTON well this week. All varieties, but particu- larly Bride and Bridesmaid are much larger and of better quality in all respects than of late. Carnations are plentiful especially Lawson and En- chantress. White carnations are not so abundant. Violets, lily of the valley, sweet peas, narcissi, freesias. etc., are all to be had in abundance. Smilax is getting scarce and price advancing. Business has not been so CHICAGO brisk, the snow storms of the past few days keep- ing the transient trade at home. There is a general rejoicing among the rose growers, as the stock has improved excellently both in quality and quan- tity. Beauties are gradually improv- ing. Bulbous stock remains the same. Extra long callas shipped in this morning were soon disposed of. The demand for lily of the valley and vio- lets continues as brisk as can be ex- pected. The advent of Lent CINCINNATI thus far has scarcely been noticeable in the cut flower market. Business continues to be very satisfactory, and the de- mand is steady. The supply of stock is increasing, and some days it looks as though the market was bordering on a glut, but so far there has been no serious oversupply. March has been a hard month on roses, and the dark weather has had a telling effect on their growth. The proportion of second grade stock is large, and the indications are that it will be greater from now on. Carnations are plenti- ful; the grade is up to the standard, and vast quantities are sold each day. Bulbous stock is coming in fine, and is in such shape that it will hold out till after Easter, no matter what the weather conditions may be. Lily of the valley and Harrisii are good, and the supply and demand are just about equal. Violets hold out well, but the price has dropped and many were jobbed off at any old price. Pot plants for Easter are going to be scarce, with possibly the exception of Harrisii lilies, and they will bring almost the same figure when sold as a cut flower, and at much less trouble to the grower. But few of our growers care to sell pot lilies and will only supply their regular customers with them. Saint Patrick's Day COLUMBUS brought a very nice flower business indeed; In fact, much more trade than the very dull days of the first of the week seemed could be pos- sible. Apart from this trade on Saturday, it has been one of the dullest weeks since the year came in. Bulb stock is still very plentiful, and so are carnations; both selling in quantities as low as $1.50 a hundred. It is very dull even for the Lenten season — but it will not be very long now to Easter, and the usual April weddings. The usual celebration of DETROIT St. Patrick's day took place, but with mild do- ings compared with former years. The opportunity for a green display is a very handy one for the florists, and many made good use of it by trimming with their regular stock. While every day was not a busy day, still the week sums up to good advantage. At times the wholesalers will be over-stocked, and then again, a trifle short. When the wholesaler finds his vases filled, the retail grower finds the same, and if one finds stock scarce, so does the other, and then again, the retail grow- er is at present engaged in the reduc- ing of bulbous stock, which comes in bulky lots. White carnations, which are still scarce, sell readily at a good margin. Violets are too numerous for ready use, and many lay over. Roses are not extra as to quality, and Beauties are almost forgotten. Sweet peas are good in quality, but selling slow. During the last INDIANAPOLIS two weeks trade has not been up to the average. Bulbous stock is coming in at its best now, but no fancy prices received. Roses are in fairly good supply, with demand for better grades only, while Beauties have at no time been in excess of demand. The qual- ity of all kinds of stock is unusually fine. Violets, lilacs, lily of the valley and sweet peas are to be had in most any quantity. There has been quite a scarcity of Easter lilies so far. Bloom- ing plants are to be seen in variety everywhere, and spring-like weather is all that is required to bring good re- turns in sales of same. Business conditions LOUISVILLE the past week were about as good as could have been expected, the weather being very poor. Stock in general was in fair supply, and not many disappointments were heard of. Carnations and roses found a demand up to expectations, the supply and quality being satisfactory. Violets and forget-me-nots find great demand. Mignonette moves slowly. There is a steady call for bulbous stock and no lack of it. Business has lagged NEW YORK considerably for the past week, and all that prevented a further downfall in values has been the rather moderate supply of flowers. Daily receipts are, how- ever, rapidly increasing in quantity and present prices have a very weak foot- ing, with a probability of considerable break on some lines before the end of the week. American Beauty roses, which may fairly be regarded as a gauge of the general market, are of- fered at about one-half the prices of two weeks ago, and the sales are slow. Smilax is scarce and higher. Monday of last week PHI LA- was an encouraging DELPHIA starter for business, but the heavy storm on Tuesday hurt things badly, this condi- tion continuing Wednesday and Thurs- day. Friday and Saturday were better and on the whole stock moved off pretty clean for the week especially as there was some shortening up in supplies. St. Patrick's Day was ob- served more than ever in a floral way and it would seem that all our holi- days are now becoming more of a factor than heretofore. The supply of carnations fell off and the glut of the preceding two weeks is now over. Beauties are more plentiful and prices dropped another notch. There was a land office business in Killarneys on St. Patrick's Day. Lily of the valley moves slowly, there being a good deal of other white material at reasonable figures such as Roman hyacinths, narcissi, freesias, lilacs, etc. Always enterprising, we are now ready with a fine line of Easter Baskets. Buy your Florist Supplies of J. STERN & CO. 1928GERMANT0WN AVE., PHILADELPHIA, PA Per postal 1 ' \ r CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. ^ L H. BAYERSDORFER & CO so-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES BEST LIICE IB THE COUNTRY 380 HORTICULTURE March 24, 190& FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 55-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel, 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. M. to 5 p. M. FORD BROTHERS 4-8 West 28th Street, NEW YORK I A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone, 3870 or 3871 Madison Square. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE * FLORIST * OF NEW YORK Phone 1664-1665 Mad. Sq. 43 W. 28th St. Established 1891 BUY FROM SHI1' TO TEY ME ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers In Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A- MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 W . 26th Street - - NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 2921-5243 ITadison Square r >'••■•-•'•-•■-•'•••■ JOHN I. RAYNOR t Wholesale Commission Florist 5lSsA%eoNwE£s*R \ A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises every variety • grown for New York market, at current prices 0 TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 4° W. 28 St., New York City ft Walter F, Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer la Choice Cut Flowers 39 West 28th Street, New York Telephone : 90a Madison Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ALWAYS OK BANS THE HIGHEST 1/11 I m/ ALWATS GRADE OF VMLLCI ON HAND BEST BEAUTIES. METEORS, BRIDES AND BRIDESMAIDS JAMES McMANUS,7»mp..T,. 50 W. 30th St., New York H. 1£. FROMENT W^clMey Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: 2200, 2201, Madison Square Write for Current Price* The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH 1 10 W. 28th Street, New York Tel 324-325 Madison Square FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil- F. Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty and Edgeley Ian and sp. extra. No. 1 Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " extra '* No. 1 and lower grades Ltberly , fancy ordinary Richmond, tancy ordinary Golden Gate, fancy " ordinary Chatenay, fancy ordinary Carnations, Fancy Last Half of Week ending Mar. 17 1906 30.00 to 20.00 10 8.00 to 2.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 25.00 to 1.50 to 15.00 to 2 OO tO 8.00 to 2.00 to 8 00 10 2.00 to 2.00 to 40.00 30.00 15.00 5.00 10.00 8.00 5.00 30 OO 8.00 25.00 8.00 10 00 4.00 10.00 4.00 3-QQ First Half of Week beginning Mar. 19 1906 30.00 to 20.00 to 8 00 to 2.00 to 6.00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to 25.00 to 1.50 to 15.00 to 3.00 to 8.00 to 2.00 to 800 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 40.00 30 OO 15.00 5.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 30 OO 8.00 25.00 8.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 3.00 Carnations, Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies Callas Lily of the Valley Violets Tulips Roman Mya.. Paper White Nar. . Daffodils, Trumpets Preesia Hi^nonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus. *' & Sprengeri, bunches Lilac* per 100 bunches Last Half of Week ending Mar. 17 1906 i.oo to 40.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 1.00 to .30 tO I. so to 1.00 to 1.50 to 1.00 to 1.00 to .50 to 10 JO.OO tO 25.00 to 20.00 to 40.00 to 1.50 60.00 10.00 8.00 3.00 .50 3.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 5.00 1.00 1.50 25.00 35.00 25.00 60.00 First half of Week beginning Mar. 19 1906 i.oo to 40 00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 1.00 to .20 to 1.50 to 1.00 to 1.50 to 1.00 to 1 .00 to .50 to to 10.00 to 25 00 to 20.00 to 40.00 to 1.50 60.00 10.00 8.00 3.00 .50 3.00 2-00 ;.oo 2.00 5.00 1.00 1.50 25.00 35.CO 25.00 60.00 JOHN YOUNG Wholesale FLORIST 5\ "West 28tH St., New YorK Telephone. 4463-4464 Madison Sq. Best Beauties, Brides and Bridesmaids. Lily of the Valley. Orchids and Lilies. Renowned Cottage TRAENDLY & S CHENG K WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quotations on fall orders Tei. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 West 28th Street, New York Cityj Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. Tel. J$f Madison Sq. NeW York FLORISTS OUT OF TOWN Taking Orders for Flowers to be Deliv- \i~.mmm*~*0 II.iai>m1 ered to Steamers or Elsewhere in New W r| 1 1 1 1 O Hi NIIUOrlT York can have them delivered in PLAIN I UUII& Urn llil&wll 1 BOXES, WITH OWN TAGS in best O O manner "y 42 W. 28th St., New York In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture March 24, 1906 HORTICULTURE :;.si $1.75 Fancy Ferns Michigan Cut Flower Exchange ^Wholesale Florists 30 and 40 Miami Ave., DETROIT, MICH Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers per 1000 $1,50 per 5000 Discount on Regular Shipments WM. DILGER Manager Charles Millang SO West 29th St., New York City Gut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 MadiHou Square J. B. Murdoch & Go. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance 'Phone 1435 Court. Bonnot Bros. Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 W. 26th St , Cot Flower Exchange NEW YORK Tel. B.10 Madison Squure. OPEN 6.00 A.M. AN UNEOUALEO 0 JTi ET FDR CONSIGNED Fl OWERS JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. 53 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. ESTABLISHED 1872 JOHN J. PERKINS WHOLESALE and COMMISSION FLORIST 115 W. 30th St., New York Tel. No. 956 Madison Square Wanted.— A few more reliable growers of Carnations and Violets. Quick returns and highest prices. CARNATIONS AND ROSES Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd. 604 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. WHOLESALE Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Galax and Leucothoe, Bronze and Green Baled Sphagnum, and Green flosses Leaf Mold. Orchid and Azaha Peats, Fresh cut Palmetto and Cyc as Palm leaves. Wild Smilax —Boxwood. All Decorating Evergreens. 20 West 27th St NEW VORK. Th'EKERVANCO. Tel. 1519 Madison Sq. ~E. A. BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer In SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX and Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplies. New crop now ready hi limited quantities. EVERGREEN, ALA. Crafted Roses First class, early grafted, Brides and Bridesmaids on best Eng- lish stock. Prices $10.00 and $12.00 per hundred. See sam- ple at Stall No. 52 Park Street Market. MONTROSE GREENHOUSES Montrose, Mass. Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX S1.00 per 1000. Discounts on larger quantities. Write for prices on case lots. WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. NEW CROP SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.50 and $7.00 per Case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire Design*. Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves. Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, 6c. and 6c. per yard i, Mass 2618 vj-vw........ u^,. au\x oi;. pel yaru. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., ?* ," .?T'T st- &*• ' L. D. telephone, Mam, WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.- CINCINNATI March 19 PER 100. fO DEALERS ONLY. DETROIT March 19 ROSES Am. Beauty and Edgely. fan and sp extra No. 1 Lower grades Bride and Maid, fan. and sp " extra. ... " No. 1 and Lower gr Liberty, fancy " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy Ordinary. Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary Chatenay, Fancy " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary niSCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies.... Callas Lily of the Valley Violets Tulips Roman Hya. ; Paper White Nar .. . Daffodils; Trumpets Freesia Mignonette , Adiantum Cuneatum Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings " & Sprengeri, bunches Lilacs per ko bunches 40.00 to 25 00 to 15.00 to 5.00 to <- to 5.00 to 3 00 to 4 00 to 50.00 30.00 20.00 10.00 8.00 6. co 4.00 8.00 6.00 6.co 3.00 3,00 to 1. 00 to 12.50 IO.OO 3.00 .50 2.00 2.00 3.00 12.50 40.00 15 00 50.00 35.00 50.00 30.00 25.00 10 00 10.00 7.00 4.00 10.00 5.00 60.00 5000 30.00 15.00 12.00 8.00 6.00 12.00 8.00 8.00 to 10 00 4.00 to 7.00 8.00 6 00 to 8.00 4.00 4.00 to 6.00 8.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 8.00 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 2.00 to 3.00 10 50.00 15.00 10.00 to 14.00 1-2.50 to 12.50 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 1. 00 •75 to 1. 00 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 3.00 to 5.00 4.00 3.00 to to 4. CO . ,00 to 4.00 1.50 ■75 to to 1. 00 12.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 50.00 30.00 BUFFALO March 20 40.00 25.00 1 5.00 5.00 10.00 8.00 5.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 3.00 1.50 50.00 40.00 25.00 25.00 12.50 10.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 12.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 10 00 8.00 4.00 3.50 10.00 8.00 3.00 .40 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 ■50 1 25 15.00 25.00 25. co 4.00 .60 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.50 4.00 1. 00 1.50 50.00 50.00 PITTSBURG March 19 50.00 to 60.00 30.00 to 40.00 15-00 to 20.00 to 5.00 12.00 to 15.00 8.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 15.00 to 25.00 6.00 to 10.00 8.00 to IO.OO 4.00 to 6.00 12.00 to 15.00 400 to 8.00 3.00 to 4.00 1. 00 to a.oo to 12.50 LO 15.OO 10.00 to 12.50 2.00 to 3.00 .25 to 1 .00 2.00 to 3.00 '2.00 to 3.00 3.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 1.50 to 3.00 to to 1.50 rs.oo to 20.00 30.00 to 50.00 30.00 to 50.00 50.C0 to 75.00 Geo. A. Sutherland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists* Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - - BOSTON TO BUYERS Patronize our Advertisers, they will treat you riatht 382 HORTICULTURE March 24, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Allen Win. Stuart C0.381 Aschmann Godfrey.- -376 Barrows H.H.&Son.376 Bayersdorler H & Co 379 Beaven, E. A 381 Black, Chas 374 Boadin^ton A. T.. 374-375 Bonnot Bros 381 Boston Florist Letter Co 377 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 386 Breck Joseph & Sons 375 Breitmeyer's J. Sons 377 Budlong J. A 378 Burpee W. A. & Co.. 375 Chicago House Wreck- ing Co 387 Chicago Carnation Co 373 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 375 Connell Benj 3^6 CookeG. H ■■ 377 Cottage Gardens Co. .358-371 Cowee A 375 Dawson M. M 358 Davis A. B.& Son... 373 Dilger Wm 381 Dreer H A 354"356 Eastern Nurseries.. .358 Eaton H. N 37° Edwards Folding Box Co 379 EiseleC 37 Ellwanger & Barry.. .356 Elliott Wm.&Son 374 Elizabeth Nursery.. ..35S Esler J. G 387 Ernest W. H. 386 Exotic Nurseries . . . .376 Eyers & Co.... 377 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 376 Felthousen J. E 376 FenrichJ.S 380 Fletcher F. W 376 Foley Mfg. Co 387 Ford Bros 38° Forest Nursery & Seed Co. 358 Fortunes, A. L.. 37 1 Froment H. E.. 380 Grey T.J. & Co 375 Gude Bros. Co 377 Gurney Heater Mfg. Co. 387 Guttman Alex. J 380 Guttman & Weber. .-379 Hail Asso. 387 Hammond Paini& Slug Shot Works-... 358-386 Hart Pioneer Nurser- ies 358 Hartshorne,Jas 373 Heller&Co... 375 Herbert David & Son 371 Hews A. H. & Co.- -.386 Hilfinger Bros. 386 Hitchings &Co 386 Holly-Castle Co 37° Horan E.G. 380 Horticulture Pub. Co. 385 HuntE.H 378 Jones, Hiram T 358 Igoe Brcs 388 Imperial Seed & Plant Co ....376 Innes & McRae 373 Kasting W. F.... 369-381 Keene P. A 358 Kervan Co., The 381 Kessler, P. F 380 King Cons. Co 387 Klokner A. 387 Kroeschell Bros 387 Lager & Hurrell.. . . . .376 Lang Julius .381 Langiahr, Alfred H...380 Leedle Flora] Co..... 356 Leuthy A. & Co 376 Lord & Burnham Co. 388 Page McCarthy N. F. & C0.377 McConnell Alex.. 377 McKellar Charles W. 378 McKissick, W. E. ...378 McManus Jas. 380 Metropolitan Material Co ....386 Michel! H. F. Co. ...374 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 381 Millang Charles. 381 Mil tang Frank .380 Moltz A 380 M Hiinger J. C 387 Montrose Green- houses 381 Murdoch J. B.& Co.. 381 Murray Samuel.. ... .377 Nicotine Mfg. Co. 375-386 Niessen Leo. Co. 378 Norwich Nurseries... 358 Palisades Nurseries. .355 Pennock Samuel S. 377-378 Perfection Chemical Co 386 Perkins John J 381 Perkins St. Nurseries. 376 Pierson A. N 374 Pierson F. R. Co. 355-373 Pierson U Bar Co. ...356 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 381 PyeE. H 373 Rawson, W. W. & C0.375 Raynor John I ...... 380 Reed & Keller 377 Rees & Compere . . . .376 Reid Edw 378 Reinberg Peter 378 Robinson H.M.&Co.^8t Roehrs Julius Co. 369-376 Rolker August & Sons386 Reuter. L. J. 371 Rose Hill Nurseries. .376 Pyther,0. E 358 Sander & Son 376 >chillo Lumber Co... 388 Schlegel & Fottlcr _ Co. 375 Schmidt J. C. Co 376 Scollay John A... .. 387 Scott John 376 Scott, Robt. & Sons.. 356 Sheridan W. F.. 380 Siebrecht & Sons... ..356 Siggers & Siggers . . .385 Situations & Wants.. 385 Skidelsky S. S 356 Smith Nathan & Son. 376 Smith W. C 376 Standard Plate Glass Co 386 Steinhoff, Herman C. 377 Stern J. & Co 379 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co. ..387 Stoothoff. H. A. Co.- 385 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 381 Swayne, Wm 373 Thompson J . D Co . . 37 1 Thorburn J.M. &C0.37S Thornton Bros. 388 Traendly & Schenck.380 Troy, J. H 374 Union Co. Nurseries. 358 Vaughan and Sperry.378 Vick's Jas. Sons 375 Waban Rose Conserv- atories. 371 Walsh M. H 356 Ward Ralph M. Co... 375 Weathered Co 388 Weber F. C 377 Weber H. & Sons.... 373 Weeber & Don 375 Welch Bros 378 Wietor Bros 378 Winterich C. 376 Winterson E. F 378 Yokohama Nurseries. 375 Young John 380 Young & Nugent ...380 Young Thos. Jr 377 Zangen, O. V. 375 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Regular advertisers in this Issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will Indicate the respective pages. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons. 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Plumosus nanus seedling plants ready for potting. Emerson C. Mc Fadden, Short Hills, N. J., $1.50 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2 1-2-in., $2.25 per 100. Otto Bourdy, Lowell, Mass. ASPARAGUS ROOTS. Forty thousand Barr, Mammoth 4-year- old roots, suitable for forcing at $6 per 1000 or 5000 for $25.00. Can ship at once. Write quick. Ground must be cleared. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. ASTERS. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CanZ J. H. Lock, Toronto, Aster Kate Lock. BEGONIAS. Innes & McRae, Cheswick, Pa. Gloire De Lorraine, For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia, Pa. Begonia Gloire De Lorraine. For page see List of Advertisers. Flowering Begonias, 2-in., $1.00 per 100. H. Allen, Berlin, N. T. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St.. New York. For page see List of Advertise™ BULBS AND TUBERS. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. Gladioli for Forcing. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 & 13 F. H. Square, Boston. Arlington Tested Seeds for Florists. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. ThorburiT& Co~~ 36 Cortlandt St., New York. Lilies, Irises. Begonias, etc. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokohama Nurseries. 31 Barclay St., New York. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Schlegel & Fottler Co., 26 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. Chas. Black, Hlghtstown, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers CANNAS. W. F. Kasting, 3S3-S7 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Cannas, 15 varieties. Also Dahlias and Gladioli Write for price list. O. B. Ste- vens, Shenandoah,_IowaJ CARNATIONS. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. Jollet, I1L Carnation, Robert Craig. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Stevens Co., Dedham, Mass. Rooted Cuttings Variegated Lawson. Guttman & Weber. 43 W. 28th St., N. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. Y. CARNATIONS— Continued. E. H. Pye, tipper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The II. Weber & Sous Co., Oakland, Md. My Maryland and Jessica. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Warburton, Fall River, Mass. Rooted cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. X. Carnation Robert Craig. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hud- son, N. Y. Carnations, Winsor, White Enchantress, Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers. A. B. Davis & Son, Inc., Purcellville, V*. Carnations, Red Sport. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS. Chrysanthemum cuttings. Monrovia, Glory of Pacific. Polly Rose, Robinson, Philadelphia, White Bonnaffon, Fltzwy. gram, G. S. Kalb, Robt. Halliday, John Sbrlmpton, May Bonnaffon, Col. Appieton, Nlveus, Bride, White Ivory, CulIIngfordli, Arllne, Maud Dean, Mutual Friend, W. Lincoln, Jerome Jones, J. G. Jones, Tim- othy Eaton and Mme. Perrin at $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. Opah, Princess, E. Bonnefond, Alliance, Fred Lemon, Mrs. Brice, La Tuslon, Mers- tham Yellow, Mildred Ware, Wm. Duck- bam, Amorita, Dr. Enguehard, Mrs. T. W. Pockett, Nellie Pockett. Ben Wells, F. S. Vallls, Mrs. Thirkell at $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. W. F. Kasting, 383 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. COLEUS. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass., Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Pierson. Cromwell, Conn. Rooted Cuttings, For page see List of Advertisers. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo: page see List of Advertlstrs. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. C. Winterich, Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. Dahlia Roots. Dahlias, fine, strong bulbs; also cannas and gladiosus. Write for price list. O. B. Stevens, Shenandoah, Iowa. Field grown, mixed varieties, whole roots $4.00 per 100. W. F. Allen, Salisbury. Md. DAISIES. The F. W. Fletcher Co., Auburndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER LILIES. N. F. McCarthy & Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER PLANTS. Wm. C. Smith, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR. Holly-Castle Co.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FANCY ROCKY FORD Cantaloupe seed, wholesale per 100 lbs. $20.00. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Sons. Whitman, Mao. Nephrolepls Barrowsll. For page see List of Advertisers. V. B. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown-on-HudsotT N. Y. Nephrolepls Plersonl Elegantlsslma. For page see List of Advertisers. March 24, 1906 HORTICULTURE 38S FERNS — Continued. Ferns for jardineres, good varieties, ¥3.00 per 100, cash. J. H. Kiessev, 415 Summit Avenue, West lioboken, N. J. Ferns, Japanese or Mikado fern ball, new importation now in and ready for shipment. In dormant condition; 8 inc. in diameter, $2.26 per dnz., $ls per 11)0 f. o. b. Cros- man Bros., Rochester, N. Y. FERTILIZERS. Win. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., N. Y. Sterilized Sheep Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. II. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. X. Decorative Evergreens. For page gee List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertiser*. Seed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertiser*. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 645 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. PeBBOcSTP hlladelphla. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co., 1028 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Bos.on Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. _ ~ G. A. SutherlancTco., 34 Hawley St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see- List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber. 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see 1. 1st of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. _ George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Z. D. Blaeklstone, 14th and H Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest. 28th and M Sts., Washington. D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hew Co.. Cambridge. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hllfinger Bros., Ft. Edward. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FOLDING BOXES. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. tor page sep List of Advertisers. FREESIAS. Rees & Compere. Long t'eaeh, Cal., 227 R. F. D. 1. Refracta Alba and Hybrids. For page see List of Advertisers. _ GERANIUMS. J. E. Felthousen. Schenectady. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLI. Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. For page spp List of Advertisers. Gladiolus, 3 A No. 1 str:iin<. extra tine: also cannas and dahlias. Write for price list. O. B. Stevens, Shenandoah, [own GLASS. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co.. Boston. For pagp see List of Advertisers. Glass. French and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Olnss Co., 2 Hudson St., New York GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Eroadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago House Wrecking Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co.. Nepouset, Huston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co., 117 East Blackhawk St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Adam SchiluTLumbcr Co., WesTst. and Hawthorne Ave., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 74 Franklin St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HOTHOUSE GRAPE VINES. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Roehelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. IMPORTING HOUSES. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. Plants and Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES. Perfection Chemical Co.. Flushing, N. Y. Carman's Antipest. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. A. Stoothoff Co.. 119 West St., New York. Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder. For page see List of Advertisers. Nicotine Mfg. Co.. St. Louis, Mo. Nikoteen, For page see List of Advertisers. Ky. Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. Nleo Fume. Hammond's Paint & S. S. Works, Fishktll, N. Y. Grape Dust. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., New York. For naee see T.lst of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical Bldg., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NASTURTIUMS. Double Nasturtiums, 2-in, $1.00 per 100. Berlin. N. Y. Double Nasturtiums, II. Allen. Berlin, N. Y. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. Cottage Gardens, yueens, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Y. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marlon St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE. Anchor Greenhouse Hose Is the best for Florists. Mineralized Rubber Co., New York. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. For page see List of Advertisers- Forest Nursery & Seed Co., McMlnnvllle, Tenn. Forest Tree and Shrub Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. P. A. Keene, 1 Madison Av., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hart Pioneer Nursery, Fort Scott, Kansas. For page see List of Advertisers. 2,000 Norway Maples transplanted, straight and flue stock, 2 to 5 feet. Cheap for cash, or will exchange for some kinds of stock. O. C. Bailey, Newburyport, Mass. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 and 40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich., Wm. Dllger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. B. M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. Slggers & Slggers, Washington, D. C. Patents. Trade Marks, and Copyrights. 25 years' active practice. For page see List of Advertisers. PEERLESS REPAIR CLAMP. A. Klokner, Wauwatosa, Wis. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS, BEDDING. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. N. Eaton, S. Sudbury, Mass. Coleus, Verschaffeltii. Golden Bedder. For page see List of Advertising. Geo. L. Miller Co., Newark, O. Salvia Fireball. PLANTS DECORATIVE. A. Leuthy & Co.. Roslindale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston. Palms, Kentia Belmoreana. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Eisele. 11th and Roy Sts.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS HARDY. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PRIMULA OBCONICA. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., $1.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids. la. RETAIL FLORISTS. Julius A. Zlnn, 2 Beacon St.. Boston, Mass. Flowers by Telegraph. Alex. McConnell. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young. Jr.. New York. For page see t.lst of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St.. St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons. Detroit, Mich. For page" see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent. New York. For page see T.lst of Advertisers. Z. D. Blaeklstone. 14 & H Sts., Washing- ton, D. C. For page sep List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke. Washington. D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. -3S4: HORTICULTURE March 24, 1906 RETAIL FLORISTS— Continued. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. F. H. Kramer, Washington, D. C. Queen Beatrice. Robert Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Pa. Grafted Roses. I'm pi-- s."- Lis! ul' Advertisers. R. T. MeGorum, Natiek. Mass. Grafted Brides and 'Maids. G. C. Watson, Philadelphia. Grafted Roses, Cronr.vell, Conn. N. Pierson Kaiserin Roses, Montrose Greenhouses, Mojtrose, Mass. Grafted Roses. For page see List of Advertise is. Benjamin Council, West Grove, Pa. Baby Rambler. For page see List of Advertisers. C. M. Hemala, Buckley, 111. Climbing Jap Roses. A^ Rolker & Sons, New York. Manetti Stocks. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Rambler Roses. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, O. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Roses for Outdoor Planting. For page see list of Advertisers. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester," N. Y. Rose Frau Karl Druscbki. For page see List of Advertisers. Minneapolis Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Rose Miss Kate Moulton. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Roses Special Offer. Waban Rose Conservatories, Natiek, Mass. Rose Wellesley. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 and 13 Faneull Hall Sq., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. J. Grey & Co.. 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St.. Boston. For p:iep see T.ist of Advertisers W. Atlee Burpee & Co.. Philadelphia. For page see T.ist of Advertisers. J. M. Thorhurn & Co.. 36 Cortlandt St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co.. 1018 Market St., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Weelicr & I'on. 111 Chambers St.. N. Y. Vegetable and Flower Seeds For page see List of Advertisers H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott .V: Sons, 201 Knit. in St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Schlegel & Fottler Co., 26 S. Market SU Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 1789. High Grade Hrass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. Seeds. 100.000 fresh greenhouse grown Asparagus plumosns seed, s_' r,n per 1,000 on large lots. Henry Young, Ada, O. SPHAGNUM; CEDAR POLES. H. R. Akers, Chatsworth, N. J. TOMATO AND PLANT SUPPORTS. [goe Bros., L'.'t; North 9th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madisou Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitehings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marlon St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 23d St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. The Chicago Lifter. J. C. Monlnger Co.. 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. VINCA MINOR. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. MISCELLANEOUS. Floral photographs. Bowery, New York. Foley's, 226-228 1-2 SEED CASES— MICE PROOF. Heller & Co.. Montclalr, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8 & 11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven. Evergreeu, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos- ton. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boton. Welch Bros.. 15 Province St.. Boston. Buffalo. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. F. Kastlng, 383-87 Elllcott St., Buf- falo. N. Y. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. E. H. Hunt. 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Chas. W.McKellar, 51 Wabash Av„ Chicago. Peter Relnberg. 51 Wabash Av.. Chicago. A. L. Randall Co.. 21 Randolph St., Chicago. Wletor Bros., 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Vaughan & Sperry, 60 Wabash Av., Chicago. E. F. Wlnterson Co., 45, 47, 49 Wabash Av., Chicago. Cincinnati. Ohio Cut Flower Co., 129 E. 3d St. Wm. Murphy, 12S E. 3d St. Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Mlehiisan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dllger, mgr. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bonnot Bros., 55-57 West 26th St., New York. J. S. Feurich, 110 W. 28th St., New York. Ford Bros., 48 West 28th St., New York. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 West 28th St. E. C. Horan. 55 West 28th St., New York. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., New York. Julius Lang, 53 West 30th St., New York. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. James McManus, 50 W. 30th St., New York. Chas. Mlllang, 50 West 29th St., New York. Frank Millang, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. , A. Moltz, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. John J. Perkins, 115 W. 30th St., New York. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York. Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., N. Y. A. L. Young & Co., 54 W. 28th St., N. Y. John Young, 51 W.-28th St.. New York. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. W. E. McKisslck. 1221 Filbert St., Phlla delphla. Pa. Leo Nlessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phila- delphia, Pa. S. S. Pennock, 1612-18 Ludlow St., Phila- delphia, Pa. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued Pittsburg. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 504 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pitts- burg. New Offers in This Issue. ANNOUNCEMENT. Eyres & Co., 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. A. T. Boddington, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER PLANTS. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS, GALAX LEAVES. A. L. Fortunes, New Haven, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERING PLANTS FOR EASTER. H. C. Steinhoff. W. Hoboken, N. J. . For page see List of Advertisers. GERMAN IVY. A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS. Standard Plate Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. KOSTER BLUE SPRUCE. J II. Troy, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONI ELEGAN- TISSIMA. I". It. Pierson Company, Tarrytown, N. X. I'm- page see List of Advertisers. NORWAY MAPLES. O. C. Bailey. Newburyport, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. Elizabeth Nursery Co.. Elizabeth, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK, BAY TREES. Julias Roehrs Company, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. ORNAMENTAL TREES. The Norwich Nurseries, Norwich, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSIES. Imperial Seed & Plant Co., Grange, Balti- more, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT STAKES. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES, AMERICAN GROWN. H. T. Jones, Union 1 !o. Nurseries, Ellaz- beth, N. .1. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES, CARNATIONS. L. J. Reutcr, Philadelphia, Pa. Fur page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. HYDRANGEAS, PAEONIES. Palisades Nurseries, Sparkhill, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES, KILLARNEY. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES FOR DECORATION DAY. A. T. Boddington, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. SPIRAEA JAPONICA. J. ('. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. March 24, 1906 HORTICULTURE 385 For a number of years we have used the FUMIGATING KIND TOBACCO POWDER ; it has never yet failed to do the work claimed for it. We use it for everything as it positively will not harm foliage. WM. G. SALTFORD, Pokeepsie, N. Y. Why not Hsk for a free five pound trial sample ; it's convincing ; it only costs you the express charge. It's no new t.Tngled thing, hundreds write of it like Mr. Wm. G. Saltford. Our booklet tells how to fumigate a house 100x25 feet with it for fifteen cents. The H. A. Stoothoff Company, no West Street, New York City, N. Y. CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS. Business in St. ST. PAUL AND Paul and Minne- MINNEAPOLIS apolis lias been a little better the past week. Notwithstanding Lent, there are many reasons why the flower trade should be fair, and no matter what the season may be, funerals must have flowers. So after all, the florists manage to keep busy. Stock of all kinds is plentiful now. In carnations, Lawson and Enchantress lead, but roses of every description are in such abundance that they really have no j leader. Tulips, sweet peas, violets and j all small stock are very good, and among the larger flowers Harrisii and callas are supreme. A few high grade snap-dragons are to be had at high prices. Business has been WASHINGTON considerably better than during the first weeks of Lent. Contrary to custom, we had beautiful weather for St. Pat- rick's day, which was really the first good day in a week. This partly ac- counts for the very good trade, as by 5 P. M., there were no Beauties to be bought in town, and very few violets and carnations. INCORPORATED. The Waxahachie Nursery Co.: J. R Mayhew, C. C. Mayhew, W. W. Robin- son, Baltimore, Md. E. Smith & Sons Co.: Nelson C. Smith, Wm. A. Smith, F. R. Smith. Capital stock, $150,000. Geneva, N. Y. The Chicago Wholesale Florists' Association: C. M. Dickinson, Leon- ard Kill, E. E. Peiser, Chicago, 111. The Albany Nurseries: Albert Brownell, J. R. Houseweart. B. F. Pierce, Albany, Ore. Capital. $25,000. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued March 13, 1906. 814,799. Fruit Clipper. Howard H. Petty, Pomona, Cal. 815,132. Lawn Mower. Howell P. Terry, Elizabeth, N. J., as- signor to George F. Corn- well, Brooklyn, N. Y. 815,242. Grass Collector for Lawn Mowers. La Fayette Wil- dermuth, Columbus, Ohio. The official zoologist of the State of Pennsylvania says he has tried all of the remedies sold under patent or fancy name for the destruction of San Jose scale, and says none of them are as good as the lime-sulphur wash. Salt is not necessary, but will do no harm. It causes the spraying appa- ratus, especailly the nozzles, to wear out much faster, and does not make the liquid stick much better, if any. His recipe in brief is: Twenty-two pounds fresh stone lime and 17 pounds flowers of sulphur boiled together one hour. Add enough water to make 50 gallons. Apply any time before the buds burst. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. .Milwaukee, Wis.— B. Gregory. St. Paul. — C. Bussjaeger. one house. Lebanon, Pa.— C. C. Yost, two houses, 30 x 140. Lowell. Mass. — Roper, the Florist, one house. Owings Mills, Md. — W. Terry, one house, 21 x 115. Berlin, Ont. — H. L. Jansen, four houses, 25 x 300. Charles City, la. — Sherman Nursery Co., three houses. , Meramec Highlands, Mo. — N. Him- mers, five houses. Natick, Mass. — Robert Montgomery, one house, 40 x 350. Baltimore, Md. — Loudon Park Ceme- tery, one house; 25 x 50. Orion, Mich. — Harvey & Sons, four houses, each 25x100; two houses, each 20x100. FIRE RECORD. Two greenhouses belonging to Wil- liam E. Lacey at Victoria Bismarck, near Easthampton, Mass., were de- stroyed by fire on March 16. Two greenhouses owned by D. E. Horton of S. Rehoboth, Mass., stocked with cabbage and tomato plants, were burned on March 13. Loss $800. The Brookside Greenhouses, owned by Andrew Olsen, Fall River. Mass., were destroyed by fire on March 14. Loss is estimated at nearly $4,000, partly covered by insurance. oc> ••-£«_• ••^»e_- »;_»«_-• PATENTS TrademarKs and Copyrights Send ynur business direct 10 Washington. Saves time and insure better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Tweniv-five vears' active practice. SPECIALTY: "VVnrkmL; on the Failures of Othe 7* SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 0, National Union Building Washington, D. C. ^InAVVWWVWWWWWMrVWWt George Patty will continue the busi- ness of the late H. C. Beebe, at 70 Ferry street, Middletown, Conn. 1 i f IT IS TIME TO MAKE YOUR Easter Announcements Good number next week Special number April 7 Either of Them Will Pay You WANTS Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash wiih order. ^MVWWWWVVWrWWWrWrVVW TO LEASE FOR A TERM OF YEARS my greenhouses consisting of about eighteen thousand feet of glass, all Hltchlugs & Co boilers, and four of the houses are also Hitenlngs & Co.'s construction; city water on premises, two trolley lines one block, and railroad station two blocks from the premises; three miles from 34th St. ferry. Geographically they are in the centre of Greater New York. If you want a place this is a rare chance, so do not write but come see It, possession June 1st, 1906. Apply to Alex S. Burns, 128 4th St., Wood- side, Queens Borough, N. Y. FOR SALE — Two greenhouses, 23x95, 20x68, with hot water heating apparatas and well stocked with Carnations and Vio- lets. Will sell as it is with dwelling house attached and 17,000 feet of land, or to be taken down and removed. Adress 703 Chestnut St., Waban, Mass. WANTED— A first-class Fern Grower, one who has had experience Good wages, steady position. Send references. R. H. N., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place. Boston. WANTED — To lease or buy, a place with 15.000 or 20,000 ft. of glass, in good loca- tion, vicinity of Boston, suitable for rais- ing roses and carnations. R. D., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place. Bos- ton. WANTED.— I would like to place my son, age 19 years, in a good private or com- mercial establishment. He has some knowledge of the business. Thomas Hes- key, gardener to Lt. Gov. E. S. Draper, Hopedale. Mass WANTED— Position as Head Gardener, English, ago 26, single, good experience, outside and under glass, good references, dl engaged April 1st. H. Gaut, Dalton, Mass. USEFUL BOOKS. MANUAL OF THE TREES OF NORTH AMERICA (Sargent); 826 pages, 644 illustrations; $6.00. THE HORTICULTURISTS' RULE- BOOK (Bailey); 312 pages; illus- trated; 75 cents. THE DAHLIA (Peacock); revised edi- tion; 30 cents. CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL (Smith); 120 pages; illustrated; 40 cents; revised edition ready April 1. THE CHRYSANTHEMUM (Herring- ton); 50 cents. HOW TO MAKE MONEY GROWING VIOLETS (Saltford); 25 cents. THE FIRST COUNTY PARK SYS- TEM (Kelsey); 300 pages; illus- trated; $1.25. A MANUAL ON THE PROPAGATION AND CULTIVATION OF THE PAE- ONY (Harrison); illustrated; 30c. THE AMERICAN CARNATION, by C. W. Ward, is a book every grower of that flower should have in his libra- ry. .Price $3.50. ORDER FROM HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO., 11 Hamilton Pl„ Boston 386 HORTICULTURE March 24, 1906 To Meet All Demands of design and erection of the greenhouse man, is a task in itself — to bring to this man all the advance ideas, the ac- cepted practical improvements in greenhouse construction is what we also do. There's not a better house built. HITCHINGS & COMPANY Greenhouse Builders and Designers 1170 BROADWAY, NEW VOKK STANDARD PLATE CLASS CO. Manufacturers, Importers and Jobbers AMERICAN AND FRENCH GREENHOUSE GLASS 26=30 Sudbury Street BOSTON 61-63 Portland Street BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 261 to 287 k St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. Holds Class Firmly See tho Point » PEERLESS Olaslnc Points sre the belt. No right! ot lefti. Box or 1.000 poloU T6 oU. postpaid. HF.NHY A. DRKFH, 7 14 Chntnat Hi., Phil*., r» Standard Flower . . POTS If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capit il, write us, we can save you money W. H, ERNEST, 28th and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. 0. FOR SALE GARDEN HOSE £rP,tiiV7™pV£ Ji-in. not guaranteed, 4% cts. per ft. UfiT RPn QAQU New Cypress, 3 ft.x6 ft , from nUI'DLU OAOn 75Cts. up; glazed, complete, from $1.60 up. Second-hand, in good condition, all glass in, at $1.25 and $1.00 each pipe < iood serviceable second-hand, with NlC Thiead»; 2-in., 7Cts., iji-in., 5J6 cts ; ij£- in., 4 cts ; i-in., 3 cts. ; 1% in., 10 cts. ; 3-in i-jct-.. ; 4-in , 19 cts. New 2-in. Standard, full lengths, with couplings, 8J£ cts. ft. Old and new fittings and valves. CI AQC New American 10x12 single $1.75, per ULHdO boX . i3XI3 single $1.90, per box ; 10x12. 12x12, 10x15, doub.e $2.65, per box ; 12x14, 12x20, 14x14, 14x20, double, $2.88, per box ; 16x16, 16x18, $3.10; 16x24, double, fs. 30 per box. Get Our Prices On BOILERS, PUMPS, STILLSON WRENCHES, STOCKS AND DIES, PIPE CUTTERS, PIPE VISES, CYPRESS-MATERIAL, ETC. METROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Carman's Antipest INSECTICIDE AND FUNGICIDE For the Garden, Orchard and Greenhouse. Nonpoisonous and harmless to vegetation. Kills Green Fly, Aphides. Bark Lice, Thrlp, Mealy Bug, Red 5plder, Scale, Wire Worms, Ants and Slugs. This is the Grower's Friend, handy to use, cheap and effective, mixes readily in water. Destroys all insect pests and keeps down filth. $1.50 per gallon. Also in quarts, half gallons and in bulk. Send for circulars. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO . Flushing, N. Y. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Nikoteen Aphis Punk) THE ORIGINAL AND SENU1NE ^ M^-Nl€0TINE FUHKiANT WIDELY IMfTATE p BUT NEVER EQUALED OONT AUXPT INFERIOR IMITATIONS PR ICE 601 PER 80X OF 12 SHEETS »6?°PERCASEOF TWtUE BOHtS. 'NICOTINE MFG. CO. ST.LOULSMO) Price per crate 15002 in. pots in crate $4 88 1500 2% 1500 2% 10003 800 3H 5°°4 3205 1446 5-25 6.00 5.00 5.80 4.5o 4.51 16 Price per crate 120 7 in. pots in crate $4.20 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 g in. pots in crate $360. 48 10 " " 4.80 24 11 " ** 3.60 24 12 " " 4.80 1? 14 " '* 4.80. 6 16 " " 4-5° Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases etc. Ten percent, off forcasn with order. Address Hilflng;er Bros.,Pottery,Fort Edward.N.Y. August Rolker&Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. Y. City. I j ORDERS I ADVERTISING LET US GET TOCETHER "The Day After Thanksgiving." Flushing, L. I., N. Y., Nov. 25, 1904. Mr. Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. Dear Sir : — I have used your " Grape Dust " for the last six years in all my Rose Houses and find it is the very best preservative against Mildew, and it also checks Green- fly and other vermin. Very truly yours, A. L. THORNE. HORICUM FOR SAN JOSE SCALE HAMMOND'S GRAPE DUST IS SOLD BY SEEDSMEN "SOLUTION OF COPPER," "BORDEAUX MIXTURE, GENUINE," SLUG SHOT, FOR SOW BUGS, ETC. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture March 24, 1900 HORTICULTURE 387 a BEST GREENHOUSE MATERIAL" The best is the cheapest in the end. "Cheap" green- house material is expensive. It costs just as much to erect houses with poor material as it does with the best — usually more. The houses must be often repaired and the work and cost of erecting soon repeated. The progressive florist uses the best as he knows it pays to pay for quality. Send for an estimate on your present needs and let us tell you about our material — the best material. JOHN C. MONINGER CO. Chicago 117 E. BLACKHAWK STREET |«J HOT-BCD SASH ' &Cj ILLUSTRATED C GTALOqUC - FOR HEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING BY STEAM OR HOT WATER ; NEW YORK OFFICE III FIFTH AVE 7-4 FRANKLIN ST BOSTON > 'tkv0efr^e\Vflff5,te. CYPRESS* SASH BARS feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED and EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "£>" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. BY SLIt-PING A PEERLESS GLASS REPAIR CLAMP over a cracked glass vou protect your stock, save coal and glass. Do it now before the high winds play havoc with your roofs. $1 00 will rui air 150 lights. Ask your supply man, or 4. HLOKNCR, Wauwatosu, Wis. Endorsed by about 400 prominent florists. In writing to advertisers mention HORTICULTURE. kindly SEND FOR CATALOCUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Avenue BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, N. Y. CITY Greenhouse Material Ask tor our bpectal Ca'alogue No ssj. describing Boiler Tubes, Boilers, Tubes, ~asi>. Lumber and Sup- plies of every kind from the Fifty Million Dollar St. Louis World's Fair. CHICAGO H0U8E WRECKING CO. 35th and Iron Stg. CHICAGO YOU WE t J ORDERS \ ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie Street CHICACO. Boilers made of the best material . shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel; water space all around front, sides and back. Write for information. NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE YOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BI HAIL*. For particulars address John O. Emlor, Saddlm Rlvr, N. J. iti horticulture: March 24, 1906 Interior view of three connected houses, each 24 ft. wide — Our Standard Iron Construction. ■■ l"~' T[ "*■[ -»r *t-t 1 : I jrrrrr TiY~~if7^| Erected complete and heated with the Weathered Sectional Boiler for Chatterton Warburton, Fall River, Mass. Write him. Send for Catalog. Weathered Company 46 MARION ST., NEW YORK About Sizes Again Last week we talked together about the 46 feet house and some 01 the econo- mies in maintaining these large houses — but the erection costs are just as strong in their arguments. Growers seem inclined to ignore the fact that a house 1 1 feet wide requires the same sides and ridge, same work to frame ; same glass and paint and same heat as the 30 feet house. One wide house is not only cheaper to maintain than two small houses of equal area, but a great deal cheaper to erect. Cutting expense down is one thing; cutting it off at both • ends (building end and main* taining end) is another. The large house, cuts both ends. LORD & BURNHAM CO. Greenhouse Designers and Manufacturers 1133 Broadway, cor. 26th Street, New York Boston Branch, 819 Tremont Building £♦•-♦••*•♦•♦•+•♦•-♦••-►•♦•♦• •♦•-*•*•♦•♦•♦•-»•♦ ♦ ♦ I ♦ i i LUMBER For Greenhouse Benches Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing. Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. We are in a Special ti Position 10 Furnish Everthing in PINE and HEHLOCK BUILDING LUriBER WRITE FOR PRICES PEGKY CYPRESS " Adam Schillo Lumber Co. Cor. Weed St. & Hawthorn, ... 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It is replete with half- tone illustrations, and also contains five handsome litho- graph color plates and illum- inated covers in ten colors and gold, and describes over seven hundred varieties of Roses all of decided merit, including the latest American and European novelties, as well as a complete list of Hardy Shrubs, Vines, Peren- nials, Violets, Chrysanthe- mums, Carnations, Cannas, Miscellaneous Bedding Plants, Geraniums, Lilies, Flowering Bulbs, Fruits, Flower and Vegetable Seed. Send to-day for our New Guide to Rose Culture for 1906. It is free. The prices given are retail, — send us your list for wholesale quotations. Address The DINCEE & CONARD CO. 70 Creenhouses WEST GROVE, PA. Established I 850 NOVELTIES IN ROSES The four magnificent novelties from Pernet-Ducher, viz.: Mme. Philippe Rivoire, Mme. Melanie Soupert, Mme. Jeannie Gillemot and Instituteur Sirdey, — these are four justly famed varieties from his celebrated strain. Cherry Ripe from George Paul & Son, — this might be termed a dwarf American Beauty, a fine variety; Angelo Peluffo, Reine de Italy, two hand- some additions from Soupert. Three new hybrid Rugosa roses from M. Gravereaux — these should prove unusually interesting for American gar- dens Hugh Watson, Hugh Dickson, Gartenwalt, three promising H. P's, La Neige and Venus, two interesting novelties in the Moss section. We will send 12 of these novelty introductions for $5.00; or where 50 are taken, $17.50 ; $35.00 per hundred. Our collection of novelty Chrysanthemums is the finest and most select of all in the United States ; we are offering some unusually fine exhibition novel- ties not catalogued by any other firm in the country. We will select for any one 12 of the very finest novelties of the year for $5.00, or one hundred for $35.00. Remember you can get Richmond roses from the originator by sending to us — price on plants or rooted cuttings on application. 400 plants of Polygonum Balduschianicum, one of the finest new plants, hardy, produces a wealth of white flowers. $3.50 per dozen, strong plants. The E. Q. HILL CO., Richmond, Indiana March 31, 1906 HORTICULTURE 391 READ WHAT EXPERT JUDGES HAVE TO SAY ABOUT Q UBBN BBA TRICB THE GASSER COMPANY, Choice Cut Flowers and Artistic Flo- ral Work, Euclid Avenue. Cleveland. O., March 17. 19U6. Mr. F. H. Kramer, The sample blooms of your new rose, Queen Beatrice, came in perfect con- dition and we want to say "it is a beauty," and we find it lights up per- fectly under artifi- cial light and as to its keeping quali- ties, it is unsur- passed; as ii was in perfect form and color several days after received by us. Respectfully yours, THE GASSER CO. BLACKISTONE. Florist. Washington, D. C. Mr. F. H. Kramer. Washington. D. C Dear Sir: — Permit me to commend you on success in getting the exclusive control of the new pink rose, which you have since named Queen Beatrice. I consider it a splendid thing, and I believe it will prove to be one of the most profitable varieties, for the grower especially, that we have had in years. Very truly yours, Z. D. Blackis THE LEii NIES SEN COMPANY. Wholesale ami Coin- mission Dealers in Cut F 1 o » e r v. Plants, Supplies. 1217 Arch Street. Philadelphia, Pa., Mr. F. H. Kramer. Dear Sir:— We do not hesi- tate to say that the Queen Beatrice would prove a very desirable acquisition to our roses. We arc not in a posi- tion to speak about its productiveness, etc., we will leave that for the grower to say, but commer- cially, its selling qualities air beyond question. We feel confident that we could And a ready market for the flow- ers, and believe, as from all accounts it is \-ery productive. Queen Beatrice cer- tainly will have a great future. Wishing you suc- cess, we remain. Yours respectfully, THE LEO NIES SEN CO.. I'ir A. W. N. GUDE BROTHERS CO. Florists and Floral Decorations. 1-M F si . X. W. Washington, D. C, January is. 1906. Mr. F. H. Kramer. Dear Sir: In reference to the new Rose "Queen Beatrice." I am pleased to say that I have watched it growing and blooming tor more than two years and believe it to be one of the best and most profitable for every cut flower grower, having all the g 1 quali ties and apparently no hail ones, H being a free grower of pleasing color on long stiff stems ami plent' "1" them. Very truly yours. WM. F. GUDE. EDWARD REID, Wholesale Florist. 1526 Ranstead St. Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. F. H. Kramer, I wish to congrat- ulate you on your new pink rose. "Queen Beatrice." I consider it a rose entirely in a class by itself, and up to the present time I do not think we have anything to- compare with it. As a wholesaler, I pre- dict an enormous demand for same, and you can feel assured that when- ever the blooms are ready to market, Philadelphia wants its share. Yours respectfully, EDWARD REID. GEO. C. SHAFFER Florist, 'Phone 2416 Main. 14th and Eye Sts., N. W. Washington, D. C. Queen Beatrice, the new Rose grown by F. H. Kramer, Is a beauty. The dark green foliage, long stiff stem, and mag- nificent flowers which are simply beautiful at all stages of develop- ment, from the small buds to full, open flowers, which have an agreeable fragrance, together with its color, which has a pleas- ing effect, are sure to make the rose popular and well worthy of the name Queeu. As a seller it ought to be unsur- passed. GEO. C. SHAFFER S. S. SKIDELSKY. Philadelphia. Pa. Mr. F. H. Kramer, I wish to congrat- ulate you upon the success of your "Queen Beatrice-' That your rose is a winner, goes with- out saying, and that it is sure to replace some of the "stand- aids" of today seems to be the foregone conclusion of those who saw it at your place. As you know, I am ever after and in quest of "good tilings," and, as a matter of course, should like to be on the "ground floor" with Queen Bea- trice. Kindly let me hear from you re- garding prices, terms, etc., and oblige, Very truly yours, S. S. SKIDELSKY. GEORGE FIELD. Wholesale Florist. 3507 Brightwood Avenue Mr F. II. Kramer, Dear sir:— Washington, D. C, March 9, 1906. With regard to tin ' Queen Beatrice, I beg to stale that I had quite some knowledge of it before it came into your pos- session. 1 was rery much impressed with it and thought it would make a very good rcial ruse; the length of stem, size of foliage and beauty of tlower. both in shape and color, should strongly commei I Rose lovers. Yours very truly, GEORGE FIELD. From tic M ave the World the American Beauty. Sold by the Introducer, F. H. KRAMER, Washington, D. C. 392 horticulture: March 31, 1906 DAHLIA PLANTS NOW READY A large collection of rare and new varieties. ROOTS A quantity of standard sorts on hand. Catalogues free. DAVID HERBERT & SDN SUCCESSORS TO L K. PEACOCK, Inc. ATCO, NEW JERSEY ROSES Brides, Bridesmaids, Golden Gates and Ivories, 2'2 in. pots, $4.00 per 100; Mme, Abel Chatenay, $5.00 per 100. We call this extra fine stock. Order at once. Prosperity Carnations, rooted cut- tings, $2.00 per 100, 2 '4 in. pots, $2.50 per 100. Boston Market, rooted cuttings, $2.00 per 100. L. J. REUTER 60th St. and Gibson Ave., PHILADELPHIA, PA. LADY GAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl Druschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Notting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH rose specialist WOODS HOLE, MASS. KILLARNEY The most profitable Rose to date. Strong, thrifty young plants. $10 per too. $90 per 1,000 SIEBRECHT&SON Rose Hill Nursery NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. FOR SALE Grafted Plants, Brides and Haids, from 2 1-2 inch pots, extra fine, $12.00 per 100. U-BAR REASON NUMBER FOUR Other forms of construction demand expensive mod- ifications to meet the exacting demand of pleasing architectural association with other buildings. U-BAR GREENHOUSES Are the Best Greenhouses Built because with their curved eaves and simple, sweeping lines, architectural harmony is always present. KNOW L-BAR REASONS BEFORE YOU BUY A GREENHOUSE PIERSON U=BAR COMPANY Designers and Builders U=BAR QREEN HOUSES Metropolitan Bldg., 4th Ave. and 23rd St. NEW YORK RowaytonCGreenhouses. Rowayton, Conn. 5 loo; $120 per 1,000 To prevent disappointment order nOW as stock is limited. ~ E Own Root Richmond Roses, $12 per too. Killarney, $io per ioo. 1 ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa. ( niiiiiiiiiineiiiiMiiiMiiiiiiiiiDiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiTi Hybrid Perpetuals, Hybrid Teas, Teas, etc. j^ x*V TO LINE OUT -, this spring, buy -rOtSKj 396 HORTICULTURE March 31, 1906 Oncidium crispum Herewith is a picture of Oncidium crispum, the plant bearing three spikes, aggregating 14!> flowers. It is growing on a piece of board with a thin layer of osmun- da fibre attached to same for rooting material. This I think makes the best kind of receptacle for this particu- lar species. The roots can roam about at will and don't have to turn any sharp corners as they have to in bas- kets. Besides this the plant can be watered freely without danger of over-watering, as all water drains off quickly and, outside of the thin layer of fern root, there is nothing to hold moisture for any length of time. During the growing season which is from February to August or September, water is given very freely ; in hot weather two or three times a day is none too much, but after the pseudo-bulb's have finished once or twice a week will be sufficient. The temperature of the house in which the plant is growing ranges from 45 to 52 de- grees at night in winter with 10 to 15 degrees raise in day time; in summer the house is kept as cold as the weather will permit. Plenty of air is given at all times in summer from top and bottom and in winter as much as outside conditions will warrant. In the same house Oncidium varieosnm ami other cool growing oncidiums, besides some odontoglossums. do very well. All plants are suspended from the roof, azaleas, calceolarias, primulas and other cold-growing subjects being grown on the benches. (??l./:&^ Do Varieties Deteriorate? I see it stated by another of your correspondents that it is now the belief of the majority that wearing out of varieties takes place through propagating them, by budding, grafting, cuttings, layers or division of the roots. That varieties may either be deteriorated or im- proved by crossing one with another through the flower and seed is evident, but that this can be effected by any other method of propagation so as to permanently affect the variety I, for one, am at a loss to understand. Working upon a weak stock, neglect, over-crowding or poor feeding will of course deteriorate an individual tree or crop and, if persisted in, all crops of the same variety will eventually succumb. But if plants or seeds which have been injured by such causes are again sub- jected to the genial influences of good cultivation they will regain their normal condition and the variety will maintain its identity. Grain crops suffer by the same seed being planted too long on the same land, but change them on to other soil and locality and they will improve without having lost their identity as a variety. I re- member, some years ago, having received some "Ban- ner" oats, the yield of which was enormous! The sort was planted year after year and the quality and yield failed annually until at last one change was made with a friend at a distance who was suffering in the same way, and the result was each had an excellent crop of the true old "Banner" oat; no deterioration of variety, but only of the crops planted without judgment. If a variety is superseded by a superior one, that merely casts the old one into the shade but does not deteri- orate it. That a crop, or crops of potatoes may be spoiled by planting the small tubers is now well understood, but the whole family of the variety does not suffer, but only those which have been maltreated. The Early Rose was one of the most remarkable improvements ever effected in the potato. When its merits became known, the demand for it was so great that every means was adopted to increase it. I purchased a few tubers in the fall at $1.00 per pound. I placed them in a propa- gating house in gentle bottom heat, and as they sprouted I took off cuttings and rooted them; when these grew I topped them, rooting the tops, and repeating the process every opportunity, also continuing to propagate the sprouts from the original tubers. When planting time came around I planted the whole in some very carefully prepared ground and, notwithstanding the heroic treat- ment they had been subjected to I had an excellent crop of ordinary sized tubers. The variety was not deteriorated, nor has it suffered any deterioration in all the years since then, for it is one of the finest flavored potatoes of the present day, and is evidently by no means extinct, nor is it deteriorated by age. Burpee of Phil- adelphia, one of tin' most enterprising seed houses in the world, advertise it in their last "Farm Annual," thus "True Early Rose; the standard early potato." The argument that there is no new life except a plant is raised from seed is fallacious; indeed it is very diffi- cult to produce some varieties true from seed and if we did not keep up the succession by means of the various methods of propagation above alluded to we should lose our most valuable varieties. If created beings, whether animal or plant, fail from old age it may be inferred that their progeny brought to life during their state of senility may have deteriorated, but why should all their offspring fail at the same time? It is true that fruit trees will grow old and cease to be fruitful, and it is probable that scions taken from such may have March 31, 1906 HORTlCULTURL 397 become deteriorated in consequence of the weakness of the parent, but this does not, interfere with the vigor or fruitfulness of scions taken from young, healthy trees of the same variety. As to the Lombardy poplar ( Populus fastigiata) it must be borne in mind that it is a native of Persia and no wonder that it should deteriorate in Europe where it would miss the saline quality of the soil and the more congenial warmth of the Persian climate. Neither is it true that the Lombardy poplar has failed every- where. Green of Rochester is advertising it, this year as one of the best trees for screen or shield when planted thickly and ornamental when planted in groups. It is preposterous to suppose that such a firm as Green's Nursery Company would advise their customers to use a tree which is in a state of natural deterioration. The bamboo is an exotic; in Great Britain there is no native species. It was thought at one time that the American bamboo could be acclimated, and usefully grown in the southern countries of England, but the experiment failed on account of the changed conditions and not because of the degeneration of the plants owing to their having been propagated by offsets or divisions. In fact this is the only way in which bamboos propa- gate themselves. When they have attained their full height, they send off, horizontally, or at right angles, a series of lateral branches, and these send up, at inter- vals, perpendicular canes, and form the tuft of a new plant. Now for a few samples of varieties which have not grown worse or worn out by age. Of grapes there were in England twenty-three kinds of grape vines in 1629, and the Muscatine, Frontignacs, etc., are favorite sorts at the present day, not having suffered any deterioration by the various methods of propagation by layers, eyes, etc., to which they have been subjected for centuries. The old Black Hamburg is still a standard grape which cannot be dispensed with, neither in certain qualities has it been surpassed. The Fameuse apple, although it de- teriorates in localities unfavorable to it. is still the standard variety of Montreal, and is just as handsome and delicious as ever, under fair cultivation and care. It is affirmed by some that some of the choice old English apples have died out, but if so, I have no doubt it will be found that their disappearance has been caused by bad management and not by naturally deteri- orating through age. It is perhaps unfortunate that the rage for novelty has led to the neglect of good old sorts, and their popu- larity may have suffered in consequence but their intrin- sic quality remains notwithstanding. Plant and fruit breeders do not wait for old varieties to fail before they attempt to supplant them, but are continually experi- menting with a view of excelling them, and often with success, greatly to their own advantage and to that of the public, therefore their efforts deserve recognition and encouragement, and while we have no fear I'm' the loss by deterioration of old varieties, which can only lie brought about by the action of Hie organs of fructifica- tion or by a long series of malpractice, we shall do well to keep up the public interest by the introduction of new varieties of equal, if not of sup. rior, merit. Cattleya Warscewiczii J-^ Cattleya Warscewiczii and gigas were for some time considered as distinct species, but are now known, among botanists at least, as one Warscewiczii. The species is variable and it is not surprising that many horticulturists who pay little attention to the parts of the flower which are not apparent to the casual observer grow the extreme types under distinct names. The differences, however, between the types are bridged over by intermediate forms. The type which was and is yet in many eases grown under the name of gigas, strangely enough has flowers somewhat smaller than the other extreme ami has from six to ten flowers to a spike. As far as we can learn the record is ten flowers to one spike> The plant shown in the accompanying illustration has made a double lead each carrying a -pike of six flowers. What was known as Warscewiczii has larger and more brilliant flowers and seldom more than three or four to a spike. The species Warscewiczii or gigas is generally con- sidered a hard subject owing to its tendency to make a second growth which is not matured before the short. days and is generally -mallei- than the preceding one. and as it does not flower is of no value. The flowers come in dune or July mi the growths made in spring and early summer and. as at that time of the year it is impossible under ordinary conditions to rest the plants. ll nly thir-; to do is to keep them going and make the best of it. It is also considered ;i hard subject because of a habit it has of making line healthy looking growths which do not flower. This has. however, been traced to an in- sufficient ainounl of light and air. Cattleyas as a rule like plenty id' both, 1ml Warscewiczii should have the lightest and airiest place in the house. Among growers who favor leaf-mould for many or- chids it is the general opinion that this species will not. succeed in it. The plant shown was the onlv one of a batch of two dozen grown in leaf soil and was the best flowered and mail.' the strongest nsendo-bulbs of Hie lot. 398 HORTICULTURE March 31, 1906 HORTICULTURE AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Oxfoid 292 WM. J. STEWART. Editor and Manager. The rose industry as followed by the Lengthening the growers for cut flowers has had to rose list submit to more or less derision hitherto on account of the restricted number of varieties grown for market. "Beauty Bride and Maid" have been harped upon as a reproach and an evidence of narrow unprogressiveness and not without reason. The awakening seems to have come at last and he would be a rash man who would venture to- day to predict the number or the names of the varieties which will be included in the regular stock of the average florist three to five years hence. The complaint frequently heard to the Explaining the effect that no inducement is held out absence of to the small grower to take part in the small the flower shows seem to have no foun- «xhibitor dation as applied to the American Rose Society at least. The fact is that there were scores of classes in the Boston schedule, many of them inserted for the express purpose of interesting the small growers, for which there was not a solitary entry. We would cite, for example, Division B, open only to growers having less than 40,000 feet of glass, limited to twelve cut blooms in twenty-six classes, one of which was an unlimited class as to variety shown, in which but three classes were competed for, although the prizes were certainly liberal enough. It would seem that those who are seeking an explanation of the absence of the small grower from the boards are decidedly on tin1 wrong scent, in this instance at last. How to secure a sufficiently stable finan- The financial r.jai foundation to enable a bodj such problem in as the American Rose Society to plan the societies ahead and carry to a success its legiti- mate .-Hi i\ ii ies i> a problem not easy of solution, as many a well-meaning society has sadly realized. In the discussion on this subject at the Rose Society meeting last wed; enthusiasm in words ran high as nil various occasions in the past. But it takes something more than orator] and resolves to extract the necessary hard cash ami substantial subscriptions for permanent funds are much simpler as a mental proposi- tion than a tangible reality. There can be no argument as to the desirability of a permanent fund — it is almost indispensable to the life of an organization, but the amount required to produce an adequate annual income ai three or four per cent, interest seems an insurmount- able difficulty and it is not likely that many of our societies will soon see the day when persistent impor- tunity for annual dues can be relaxed. Unselfish, hard working officials and unselfish, almost partisan loyalty on the part of every member is the winning combination in club and society life under present conditions. It is one of the wonders of the ag< — The fertile r]le greediness with which the daily florist and the press devour any sort of a yarn con- pliant press cerning the method of development or the market value of a new flower. The number of florists who have scornfully "refused" offers of from six to forty thousand dollars for new carnations ami otherwise "throw bouquets at themselves" is growing apace. It is certainly a rare tribute to the presumed integrity of the average florist that the daily press, with its scepticism as regards other things, is so ready to accept without question whatever a florist may hand out. "Suspicion sleeps At wisdom's gate and to simplicity Resigns her charge, while goodness thinks no ill Where no ill seems." But when suspicion wakes, as she is very liable to, then look out for trouble. There has been more or less discussion The green among floral patrons and outsiders gen- carnation orally over Hie coloring of cut flowers. Of course the green carnations on St. Patrick's Day started the talk, but it has turned to other instances of coloring by similar methods. No man has yet either by experimenting with the natural flower, or by copying in oil, successfully imitated the work of the Great Creator, nor can he hope to do so. The Almighty has reserved for Himself that power. Green carnations or any other artificially colored flowers are hideous deceptions, and certainly deserve the criticism which has been so freely bestowed on them and their despoilers on and around St. Patrick's Day. It is a business which should be stopped and the florist trade owes it to itself to take the initiative. Man is given brain power to develop flowers to their highest and best hut he fails miserably when he attempts to change by artificial means the delicate coloring allotted each beau- tiful blossom. The influence of cultivation in rose de- Some of the velopment was well demonstrated at the surprises at Boston exhibition. A prediction that the Boston C11p for the best vase of roses in the hall would be won by a vase of Chatenay would have seemed wild, yet that was what happened and the judgment was not questioned, although the American Beauty at its very best was in competition. Another rose that surprised everybody was Gen. MacArthur. Those big velvety petals, flowers full double to the centre, superb leathery foilage and four- foot stems, together with the unsurpassed fragrance of the variety, were an object lesson that will not be for- gotten. As to Richmond, it is no exaggeration to say that the majority of those present had never seen Rich- mond before. They had seen plenty of flowers from Richmond plants hut these had uiven no idea of the possibilities with this queen of American productions. Rose growing for the cut flower trade has been given a healthy stimulus by these examples of what may be accomplished through intelligent cultural methods. March 31, 1906 HORTICULTURE 39 » WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. Cuttings of alternanthera having flower on them will root easily enough, but they are almost useless when root- ed, because it takes a long time for them to make up their minds whether to live or die; better for them to die. Don't be in a hurry taking cuttings from alternanthera recently rooted; better wait and get better cuttings, and do less injury to the plants. Marguerite carnations are very use- ful if they are got early, but if not, they are not worth bothering with, because if the plants are small and late in being planted, it will be near fall before they begin to flower; so set them a-going. The several vari- eties of Begonia Vernon are just right for neat fancy bedding, but there is one especially, a double red variety, which is certainly stunning for ef- fective decoration. I don't know the name of it, but I believe the stock is now owned by R. .& J. Farquhar & Co. Geraniums that have, when polted, been placed close together should now, if possible, be given a little more breathing space, otherwise they will grow up weak and spindly. Keep the buds and flowers cut off all not soon required, or to be offered in the near future for sale, and pinch the tops off any that appear to be lanky. Pansies in frames should have air admitted whenever possible, but for some time yet close up early in the day. Where they are growing closely together, thin them out, and either plant them in another frame or in boxes filled with good, rich soil and set in a cold frame. A good stock supply of coleus can yet be obtained from cuttings, but do not delay operations very much longer. Get everything possible into frames. I mean all hardy stuff for early plant- ing, such as perennials, so that when suitable weather shows up the stuff will be in condition for planting. Look over your cannas and get ready all you think will be required for an early start. Divide the tubers that are sound and start them in a gentle heat on a bench, covering them with leaf- mould or put them in flats, covering them lightly with the same material. Remove everything that you are posi- tive is dead. The tubers place in heat the same as the others, and when they begin to grow you will then be able to divide them to better advantage. It is much too early yet to start clumps of the common cannas into growth. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. The president-elect (John H. Dun- lop of Toronto, Ont.) has so enthused the inhabitants and officials of his city that every obstacle that might prove an inconvenience to the members and ex- hibitors who will attend the meeting next January in Toronto, Canada, has been removed and there will be less trouble in getting stock to this show than in the larger cities of the U. S. Anything now that bears the stamp of this society goes through without any delay, and it is a safe prediction to say that when it comes to the week of the meeting stock will be rushed through from Suspension Bridie to the exhibition hall with a dispatch and care that will make the people on this side want all of our meetings held in Toronto. A. M. HERR. PHILADELPHIA SPRING SHOW. The spring show of the Pennsyl- vania Horticultural Society had more fine specimen plants on exhibition than have been seen at any previous show at this season of the year. The prominent features were the azaleas. The best plants had apparently been timed to a day; every flower was per- fect with a few more to open and not a flower dropped. One of the very best was "Alice," a magnificent specimen, over five feet in diameter. It is one of those parti-colored varieties, some branches having flowers light red, others pink and red, while yet others were pink and white. Taking it altogether this was the most effec- tive flowering plant in the show. It was exhibited by Samuel Batchelor, gardener for Clement Newbold. Other azaleas from the same exhibitor were Rosa Mundi. a trifle less than 5 feet in diameter, red in color, and Francois de Vos. cherry red. There were other fine specimen azaleas on exhibition, notably those from the greenhouses of James W. Paul, Jr., the president of the society, James Hurley, gardener. Mr. Newbold's gardener also had two fine palms, Caryota urens. Begonia Feastii from the same exhibitor was much admired. First premium was awarded to the same exhibitor for six geraniums; these were exceptionally well-grown and flowered to the day. There was some controversy about two of the varieties being too nearly alike, but there were evidences of distinctiveness even if they were slight, and all the plants in this collection were so uni- form in contour that they commanded the admiration of casual observers and experts alike. Cineraria stellata — what a magnificent flowering plant this is when space can be given to develop it to its fullest capacity; and there were some exceptionally fine plants here on this occasion. A Rhapis flabelliformis twelve feet high and well-proportioned was another feature that came from the greenhouses of President Paul. The hyacinths and tulips exhibited in 12-inch pans were never better. A beautiful variety of tulip — Pink Beauty — was exceptionally fine. Wm. Klein- heinz. gardener for P. A. B. Widener. as usual took many prizes. Bougainvilleas were in evidence. Wm. Robertson had a fine plant of the Sanderii variety, and W. K. Harris with his variegated form of same is confident that it will prove a valuale addition to ornamental plants. The red-flowered form exhibited by Samuel Batchelor was freely commented upon as hardly bright enough. Primula obconica was another of the prominent features and the collection having a white form and the several varying delicate shades was awarded first premium. This went to Mrs. S. T. Bodines, A. G. Williams, gardener. A large plant of Begonia Herachefolia, full of flowers and in a 10-inch pot, was much admired. Time is too short to give all the good points of the show which will go down into history as one of the very best tor high finish and general excellence. BDWTN LONSDALE. FLORISTS' CLUB OF PHILADEL- PHIA. Thursday the 22nd inst. was Ladies' Night— an annual and time-honored e\ent in the annals of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia. It proved a most successful affair in every way and reflected credit on the house commit- tee and officers of the club who had the matter in charge. The fascinating games of shuffleboard, pool, billiards, anil bowling were indulged in by the wives and sweethearts of the members — giving the ladies a taste of the pow- erful influences that keep their mascu- line friends so often late in their homecoming. The intervals were en- livened by song and story and the refreshment end of the programme was ably looked after. A pleasing- feature of the occasion was the number of new faces observable in the audi- ence. TOLEDO FLORISTS' CLUB. The meeting last Wednesday was poorly attended, owing to the terrible snowstorm; most of the members stayed at home attending to firing. Emil Savoy was a visitor. The meet- ing was a short one. There were two nice exhibits, one from Krueger Bros., who showed a bunch each of Enchant- ress and Mrs. T. W. Lawson carna- tions and a vase of Meteor roses. W. E. Hall exhibited his carnation seed- ling, E. G. Gillett. The parents of this magnificent carnation are Prosperity and Maceo; the color is a fine scarlet, showing now and then the slightest streak of white. It is as good a scarlet carnation as is now in the market. DETROIT FLORISTS' CLUB. At the regular meeting. March 21st. an essav on steam heating was read by A. Simonds of Grand Rapids, which was found very interesting. Hugo Schroeter also read an essay on season- able preparations for Easter which con- tained some useful information. The Detroit Florists' club then decided to h< ild a Flower Show on April 4th at the Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. As new varieties are to be featured many growers will no doubt contri- bute. OBITUARY. Gustave A. Fleck, of Oakland. Cal., one of the oldest florists in the city, ended his life on March 15 at his home. He was a native of Germany, 70 years old. The Kentucky Society of Florists will hold its regular monthly meeting at Jacob Schulz's store, 644 Fourth avenue, Louisville, Tuesday. April " at 8 P. M. Charles Beck, who for thirty-five: years has been florist and landscape gardener at the Soldiers' Home, Day- ion, O., passed away on March 20 after an illness of many weeks. Mr. Beck was born on Jan. 2, 1S27, at Sewarzen- fels, Germany, and came to America in 1S47. He has resided in Dayton since 1861. He was considered one of the finest landscape gardeners in this country. He was a member of the So- ciety of American Florists and Orna- mental Horticulturists for several years, but resigned in 1902. He leaves a wife, two daughters and a son, Otto Walter Beck, a teacher in the Pratt 1 nstitute, Brooklyn. 400 HORTICULTURE March 31, 1906 AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY Meeting and Exhibition at Boston an Unprecedented Success, Spring Show<"of Massachusetts Horticultural Society a Scene of Splendor. Largest Attendence on Record. Officers Elected. PRESIDENT— Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J.; VICE-PRESIDENT— F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. J.; TREASU RER — Harry O. May, Summit, N. J.; SECRETARY — Benj. Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE— W. A. Manda, So. Orange, N. J. (1 year); J. J. Curran, Elmira, N. Y. (3 years); Peter Bisset, Washington, D. C. (3 years). The combined exhibitions of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and the American Rose Society made a flower show acknowledged by all visitors to be superior to any ever put up on this continent. The rose show in itself was never equalled at this season of the year in this or any other country, either in quality or extent. Its size was a surprise even to those who have worked indefatigably to this end, and the lecture hall, which it had been feared might prove too large, was overcrowded when the entries had all been staged. Much more room could have been used to great advantage, and could have been secured had the exhibitors given any advance notice of their intentions. Although urged to do so, many waited until they arrived with their exhibits before making any entry. If the rose society were to stay one more year at Boston they could probably use the entire Horticultural building advantageously. The surprise of the rose show was the American Beauty, Chatenay, Mac- Arthur and Richmond exhibits. If the latter should keep on developing its possibilities as it Has during the past year, the American Beauty will have to face a very dangerous rival. There were eight entries in the class for fifty Beauties for the executive committee prizes, and four of fifty each for the AlacMulkin cup, and the judges only made their decision on the former af- ter they had called in assistance and added a New York and a Boston re- tail florist. There were six entries in the class for twenty-five American Beauties, and thus, with the addilion of the smaller classes, it will be seen that there were nearly one thousand Beauties alone. Among the competitors were Faren- wald, Bartram, Burton, Heacock and Floral Exchange from Pennsylvania; Briarcliff irom New York; Brant from Robert Simpson. President-elect American Rose Society. March. 31, 1906 H ORTI CU LT URE 401 New Jersey; Marshall from Rhode Island; Elliott and Waban Rose Con- servatories from Massachusetts. As will be seen in the award list append- ed, the Pennsylvanians gathered in about everything in the Beauty prizes in the show; they constituted an ex- hibition in themselves. On Bride and Bridesmaids in the different classes there were no less than forty entries, every bloom a special. The competi- tion in the silver cup and other special prize classes was much greater than in the regular cash classes. Of thirty- three specials, twenty-eight were com- peted for, there being six and seven entries in several cases. For the first time in many years the retail florists were given an oppor- tunity to show their handiwork in mantel and table decoration. Hough- ton & Clark won the cup in both in- stances. Their mantel decoration was of Wellesley roses, Farleyense and Piersoni ferns. Their table was adorned with Killarney roses in cen- ter-piece and corsages. Other mantels were done in Bridesmaids and smilax by The Rosary, Richmond and Crim- son Rambler by MacMulkin, Rich- mond, Safrano and Asparagus Spren- geri by Hoffman, Liberty and Brides- maid by Penn. Among the new things in cut bloom were John Cook's Enchanter, shown by Robert Simpson; Queen Beatrice, shown by F. H. Kramer; Tom Field, shown by George Field; and Miss Kate Moulton, shown by the Minneapolis Floral Company. The latter was the only exhibit from west of Utica, N. Y. We hope this solitary evidence of en- terprise on the part of our western friends may receive adequate reward. and have no doubt it will, as the charmer from far off Minnesota showed up well and demonstrated keeping qualities such as few roses are possessed of. The pot roses shown for the $100 cup were very fine. The winning group from Thomas Roland, Nahant, occu- pied the stage and added very much to the general appearance of the hall. The competing group from H. C. Stein- hoff, West Hoboken, N. J., was also superb and, considering the long dis- tance they came, the blooms were in remarkably fine condition. There be- ing no second prizes in the special premium classes, the following named exhibitors in this department not win- ners, should be mentioned: Francis Skinner. Benj. Dorrance. John Mar- shall, Brant Bros., Elwood Brant, John H. Taylor, Floral Exchange, Robert Montgomery, J. N. May, C. H. Totty, Joseph Heacock, Briarcliff Greenhouses. These competing exhib- its were all exceptionally fine. Fol- lowing is the list of awards: List of Awards for Roses. Divisiou A, Twenty-five Blooms: — (1) American Beauty — First, George Bur- ton; second, Briar Cliff Greenhouse. (2) Queen of Edgely— First, The Floral Ex- change, Edgely, Pa. (3) Bride— First, Wa- ban nose Conservatories; second. W. H. Elliott. (4) Bridesmaid — First, Waban Rose Conservatories; second, W. H. Elliott. (6) Mrs. Pierpont Morgan — First, Waban Hose Conservatories; second, R. T. Mc- Gorurn. (10) Souvr. du President Carnot — First, R. T. McGorum; second, John Mc- Farland. (12) Golden Gate — First, R. Simpson; second, Floral Exchange. (13) Mae. Abel Chatenny — First, R. Simpson; second, Floral Exchange. (15) Mrs. Oliver Ames— First, W. H. Elliott; second, Robert luontgoinery. (16) Ivory — First, Floral Ex- change. (17) Safrano— First, W. H. Elliott. (18) Liberty— First, W. H. Elliott; second, Rose Queen Beatrice. Exhibited by F. H. Kramer. John H. Taylor. (20) Wellesley— First, Waban Rose Conservatories; second, W. It. Elliott. (211 Killarney— First. W. H. El- liott. (22) Richmond — First. W. II. Elliott. (23) Gen. MacArthur— First, Robert Miller; second, John N. May. (24) Uncle John First. R. Simpson (26) Enchanter — R. Simpson. Division I!. Twelve Blooms: — (29) Bride First, Montrose Greenhouse; second, Rob- ert Montgomery. (30) Bridesmaid- First, Montrose Greenhouse; s ud. Robert Mont- g ry. (32) Mrs. Pierpont Morgan Sec end, Kobcr! McGorum. Division C, Twelve Cui Blooms: (53) Twelve Blooms American Beauty — First, John Marshall. (53) Twelve Blooms Bride — First. John Marshall: s id, Dr. C. n balloting, Mr. Simp- son was elected. F. R. Pierson for vice-president, Harry O. May for treasurer, and Benj. Hammond for secretary were each elected by a unanimous vote. W. A. Manda was elected for one year to fill the unexpired executive committee term of M. H. Walsh, resigned. Peter Bisset and J. J. Curran were elected each for the three-year term on the executive committee to succeed H. A. Siebrecht and Peter Crowe. The question of the location of the next meeting was then discussed at length. Rochester, New York, Kansas City and Chicago were mentioned, sentiment favoring the latter, and a motion to this effect, but referring the final selection to the executive com- mittee, was carried. Votes of thanks were extended to the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety and the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston for their courtesy and hospitality, to the A. T. Stearns Lum- ber Company for loan of mantels, to the donors of the special premiums, to the gentlemen who had prepared pa- pers and to the press. The meeting then adjourned. The Banquet. "The rose, the flower of love, Mingle with our quailing; The rose, the lovely leaved, Round our brows be weaved, Genially laughing." The banquet hall of the Brunswick was indeed a scene of brilliant beauty as the company of one hundred and seventy-five ladies and gentlemen, marching to the music of an orchestra, filed in and took their places at the flower decked tables after a formal re- ception by President and Mrs. Alexan- der Montgomery in the Venetian par- lor. Tables, mirrors and chandeliers were resplendent with rich plants, baskets of orchids and vases of roses, carnations and other cut bloom, all contributed by the generous growers associated with the Gardeners' and Florists' club of Boston. Each lady wore a big bunch of violets, the gift of Wm. Sim. The banquet itself was simply faultless, a monumental credit to the entertainment committee and to the hotel. When the last course had been disposed of President James Wheeler of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston made a neat little speech of welcome, congratulating the American Rose Society on its splendid exhibition, and then called on Prof. Louis C. Elson as toastmaster. The toastmaster's introductory remarks were unique. He said: "It is the custom among civilized nations, when several are gathered to- gether to eat and drink, to select a few victims who shall be offered upon the altar of speech-making. For these victims the soup hath no charms, and the ice cream passes unheeded by; they are thinking of their speech. The savages had a much simpler plan; after eating they went to sleep. On this occasion, however, we will not let any of you go to sleep. On the contrary, we shall keep you very wide awake by speeches and songs." After ackcowledging that the flow- ers of rhetoric were the principal flow- ers with which he had any great ex- perience and drawing an analogy be- tween the Conservatory of Music, where he officiated, and a "hothouse.'' he continued: "But I have found some of my most delightful relaxation in company with florists and growers. A more loyal and true-hearted and generous set of men does not exist. And when they found it proper to end the gn . rose exhibition ever given in America with a banquet and offered me the po- sition of toast-master I said to myself, 'I will not quail on toast.' " He then called upon Alexander Montgomery, the "man behind the gun," the "man under the glass," president of the American Rose So- ciety. President Montgomery disowned any ambition as an after-dinner orator. He paid a graceful compliment to the youth and beauty and manliness around the tables, and in the name of the American Rose Society expressed thanks for the hospitality extended and the honor conferred upon the rose, the undisputed queen of flowers. Robert Simpson, - president-elect, next spoke, telling of his disinclina- tion to talk — a characteristic that pos- sibly was responsible for his selec- tion as president, as workers and not talkers are wanted for office. He characterized the exhibition in Horti- cultural Hall as the best, in all re- spects, ever gotten together in this country. The next toast. "The Massachusetts Horticultural Society," was responded to by the secretary of that society, W. P. Rich. Mr. Rich extended the greetings of the old society to the representatives of the outlying dis- tricts of New York, Philadelphia, Rochester, etc. He declared that al- though now 77 years of age, in active usefulness and proud of the achieve- ments of the past, yet the Horticul- tural Society has its face turned to- wards the rising sun ana is preparea to renew its youth. Having plowed and furrowed the field and sowed the seed, it was now glad to welcome and to co-operate with the younger so- cieties, of which the Rose Society is one. He thanked the visiting society for the magnificent exhibition which had proved such a delight to the Bos- ton people and promised that no mat- ter how often the organization mignt visit Boston it would find the doors of Horticultural Hall always open. Miss Florence M. Pettigrew, daugh- ter of J. A. Pettigrew, then sang two songs beautifully, her singing of "Coming Through the Rye" creating great enthusiasm. F. R. Pierson, as one of the officers- elect of the Rose Society, being the next speaker, said that the next ad- ministration would find difficulty in maintaining the Boston standard. He especially complimented the local peo- ple on their free admission of the school children to the exhibition. He asserted that the children are a big- ger factor in popular floral education than the daily newspapers. W. C. Barry of Rochester, N. Y., was next introduced, as president of the Western New York State Horticultural Society. Mr. Barry spoke in hopeful words of the future of the American Rose Society. Flower culture he de- clared to be the most honorable and elevating work on the face of the earth. He hoped the time would soon come when the advantages of these splendid exhibitions of the rose grow- ers' art should be more apparent to the whole people. After a couple of bass songs by Mi >ns. Plancon, Peter Fisher was called upon as a representative of the sister organization, the American Car- nation Society. Mr. Fisher told of his delight at the unprecedented exhibi- March 31; 1906 HORTICULTURE 407 tion of the Rose Society and said that the success of one branch of the floral family is an inspiration to the others. The rose, he added, would always be Queen of Flowers. Col. W. W. Castle was the next speaker. The toastmaster introduced him as an Ohio man who, with the Ohio man's well-known capacity for filling any position, would respond for Boston. The colonel was in his breez- iest vein and was both witty and elo- quent as he contrasted the imaginary hide-bound, puritanical Boston with the genuine article, as evidenced on this occasion. Boston he characterized as the hub of art, literature, and every- thing that goes to make men better, whose latchstring is always out and whose people are never so happy as when entertaining company. Fred Sander of London, who was next on the toastmaster's list, ex- pressed his delight at having been so fortunate as to arrive in this country at a time when he was privileged to see such an exhibition — one that, he confessed, if it could be transported to London, would create a bigger sensa- tion than any floral exhibition ever seen there. The remarkable specimens of American Beauty and Richmond were among the finest horticultural ex- hibits he had ever seen. He further complimented the gardeners for their orchid displays, the Miltonia vexil- larias being better grown than any he had seen elsewhere. P. J. Lynch of West Grove, Pa., spoke briefly for the mail order trade, its magnitude and importance in the dissemination of the horticultural sentiment. George C. Watson of Philadelphia, followed for the seed trade. Mr. Watson applauded the ob- ject lesson given to other societies by the invitation to the children to visit this Boston show. Frank B. Cannell sang a song, and then came a whirl- wind speech from Benj. Dorrance, full of wit and sentiment. He paid his respects to the rose growers who are growers for market, for prizes, for no prizes, and for surprises, and to the ladies, who are essential to the pros- perity of the flower trade. He de- clared work and gentility to be a great combination, and asserted that "if we do throw bouquets at each other, we do it with a good heart and a full stomach." A. Farenwald, of Roslyn, Pa., came next and, with a sidelong glance at the row of ladies on the next table, respectfully submitted that Boston was raising very brainy American Beauties. The patronage of ladies at the exhibition had been a surprise to him. A few appreciative words from George Burton, of Chestnut Hill, closed the testimony of the Pennsyl- vanians who had made such a success- ful onslaught on the prizes, and then came votes of thanks to toastmaster and committees, and a verse of "Auld Lang Syne" brought to a close this long- to-be-remembered occasion. During the speaking, the hotel guests, who thronged the adjoining vestibules, sent in the following com- munication: "The Hotel Brunswick guests, ap- preciating your roses very much, wish to offer this appropriate toast: Here's in a world of Roses, Ka'li one tilled with dew, Bach d«w-drop fllled with happiness For every one of you." EASTER PLANTS t Azalea Indies, Mme. Van dcr Crnyssen, the best double pink azalea under cultivation; the People's choice, a special import, just right for Easter, in bloom and bud; full of buds, as round as an apple, something fine to look St; have only large plants; price, $1.25, $1.50, $l-75. $2.00 each; other varieties, assorted colors, 75c , $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 each. Spiraea Gladstone — I have a house full; the tine new variety, full of buds: it is a sight to look at; 6 and 7 in. pots, 50c. and 75c. each. Extra specimens, $1. 00 each. Spiraea Japonica, 6 in. pots, large plants, 35c, 40c, 50c. each. Hydrangea Otaksa, pink; have a house full, 6 in., 7 in., 8 in. pots, all well set wiih flowers, 40c, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 each. White 75c, 1.00 each. Cinnera= ria hybrida, 6 in. pots, just right for Easter, large heads, price $a.oo, 2.50, 3.00, 4. 00 per dozen. Li Hum Harisii, full of buds, medi. um height, 5-10 flowers per plant, 10c. per bud. LlHum "lultiflorum — have two houses full, had unusual good luck with them; only good plants are shipped. These lilies are raised from the best bulbs that money could buy; 10c. per bud; from 4-10 buds per plant, plants under 4 buds, 12c. per bud. Begonia Vernon, 5 in, pots, fine showy stuff, red or pink, #2.00 per doz. Hyacinths, all shades, raised from best bulbs of my own importation $12.00 per roo. Tournesol Tulips, three bulbs in 4-inch pot, the best selling double tulips in the market, sell at sight, $1.50, per dozen pots. Von Sion Daffodils, double nosed bulbs, three bulbs in one 6-inch pot $2.00, 2.50, 3.00 per dozen pots. Araucaria Excelsa, 7-inch pots, 30-40 inches high, 5, 6, 7, tiers, $1.25, 1.50, i-j$i 2.00 each. Crimson Ramblers, large plants, only 7-8-inch pots, $1.50, 2.00 each. Cash with urder please. Mention if pots are wanted. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 Ontario Street, Philadelphia, Pa. t t ? t t 5 The decorations were under the di- rection of Edward Hatch, and well demonstrated that gentleman's ex- quisite taste. Some of the Toastmaster's Interlocu- tory Remarks. "Whenever I go to Philadelphia I'm sure to meet George Watson some- where. When George and I meet it is like mixing the blue and white papers of a seidlitz powder." "There is a big town by the Delaware, There's many a jolly good fellow there. But we had our surmises, They grabbed all the prizes, And they're taking them home, we are all aware." "New York is a city southwest of here. The inhabitants are white, and are said to be very sociable. Twenty- eighth street is full of them." An Enchanter is weaving a spell On the heart of MacArthur the brave. And Uncle John beams on the pair, While his petals benignantly wave. There's one rose has held constant sway. A rival? she scarcely need fear it! Hut Richmond once captured a throne, And again he is coming Quite near it. But sing of them all as we may, We si ill must pay homage and duty, T<> the one blushing queen of them all. And that's the American Beauty. And ne'er in this country before Has there been such a great exhibition. In spite of the snow and the ice, The flowers were in splendid condition. A Bostonian never repines. His passing regret he disguises. As he watches the visitors go. With most of the coveted prizes. And we thank all the growers tonight. For a hundred good deeds we might men- tion. Hurrah for the roses they've shown And hurrah for the great Rose Convention. ROSE POEM. old Shakespeare once wrote of a Rose, And curtly asked— ""What's in a name?" Yei we all prize the names that are borne By these fragrant contestants for fame. Some names had their rise in fair France. Though they now in our catalogues glow. As Madame Abel Chatenay, And President Carnot may show. And polities too, and finance. Oft use floral names as their organ. You'll find here the fair Mrs. Ames, And the spouse of the rich Pierpont Mor- gan. A bride and a bridesmaid are here. Who sit in the loftiest state. The fame of their beauty has sped From Wellesley to far Golden Gate. There's a rose which the Irishmen prize, They may praise it in brogue or in blarney, For there's never a daintier flower 'j. nan that which we label Killarney, And Edgely's sweet monarch is here, With Ivory sceptre she's seen. Bu1 Liberty still lifts its head, In spite of the rule of this quern. OLD M')SES. Harvard's Stein Song. By Bullard. i Md Moses kept a flower stand At the corner of the street. You put a quarter in his hand To get a bouquet sweet. He often made his blooming trade To bring him lots of pelf, But whenever he gave his plants a drink He took two drinks himself Old man Moses, he sells posies. All he knows is, the prices of roses. So earnestly he plied his trade He'd never go to feed- lie always said he was afraid His flowers might go to seed. One windy day he withered away. They burled him with his boots; And now I suppose his jolly red nose is smelling the flower's roots. Old man Moses, now reposes, Where the roses, decls his toses. Under the roses. Moses nose is. The A. H. Hews Company presented a $50.00 cup instead of a $25.00 to the winner of the prize offered by them at i he Boston Rose Exhibition. 408 HORTICULTURE March 31, 1906 OMMMMMMW ROSES POT NOW FOR DECORATION DAY BABY RAMBLERS, FINE STRONG STOCK, (Field Grown) $3.00 per dozen $25.00 per 101) HARDY PERPETUAL ROSES I offer all the following \ a $1.25 per 10, $10.00 per Abel Carrier, crimson Alfred Colomb, carmine Ball of Snow, pure white Baron de Bonstetten, dark crimson Baroness Rothschild, pink Captain Christy, flesh color Chestnut Hybrid, red Earl of Dufferin, bright red Frau Carl Druschki, snow white Fisher Holmes, dark crimson Duke of Edinburgh, bright vermillion Gloire de Margottin, dazzling red Gen. Washington, red Oeant des Batailles, crimson rieties in strong, low budded, two year old bushes 100, $90.00 per 1000, 250 at the 100 rate Gen Jacqueminot, crimson Mad. John Laing, pink Mabel Morrison, pure white Mme. Chas. Wood, carmine Margaret Dickson, white Magna Charta, dark pink Perle des Blanches, white Persian Yellow, yellow Prince Camille de Rohan, crimson Paul Neyron, dark pink Ulrich Brunner, cherry-red Moss, white M<^s, pink Moss, red HYBRID TEA ROSES American Beauty Klaiserin Augusta Victoria La France Maman Cochet, pink, own root Maman Cochet, white, own root $1.50 per 10, 1.50 1.50 I. CO 1. 00 " $12.00 per 100 12. CO " 12.00 " 9 00 " 9.00 " $83.00 per 1000 S5.00 " Bessie Brown, creamy white Gruss an Teplitz, red . Etoile de France, red Mildred Grant, cream NEWER TEA ROSES $1.75 per 1.5° " 4.50 " i-75 " 10 $15.00 per 100 12.00 " 40.00 " 18.00 " 15.00 " Clothilde Soupert, white Hermosa, pink POLYANTHA ROSES $1.50 per T.50 " 10 $12.00 per 100 12.00 " ARTHUR T. BODDINCTON SEEDSMAN 342 West 14th St., New York City, N. Y. tWIMMIMWWWMWMIWWIlM Tm F". E. CONINE NURSERY CO. Successor lo FRANK ELMER CONINE. STRATFORD, CONN. Established n years. HAVE FOR SALE 1500 AUSTRIAN AND SCOTCH PINES for immediate effect, ranging from 3 to 8 ft. in heicht. 3 times transplanted. Root pruned. Well fur- nished. Grown in heavy soil with elegant roots. The majority of them Specimen*. No better in This Country. Come and pick them out. Also General Nursery Stock. Cyclamen Giant Hybrids Seed taken of exhibition stock the cream of my own strain. None better. 35,000 ready in 6 separaie colors, including Salmonium, Papilio, Rococo and fringed varieties, once transplanted, $2.50 per 100 ; $22.50 per 1000 ; twice transplanted, $3.50 per 100. Impatlen rfOLSTII without doubt one of the best varieties in years, being a continual bloooming plant of scarlet flowers, excellent for pot culture as well as for bedding, sells on sight. $1.00 per dozen ; $6.00 per 100. Try it, and you won't do without it. CHRIST. WINTERICH Defiance, O. MARGUERITES Rooted Cuttings Queen Alexandria, the new semi-double white, $3.00 per hundred. Etoile d'Lyon, yellow, $2.00 per hundred. THE F. W. FLETCHER GO. AUBURNDALE, MASS. Dracaena Indlvisa, 2]i in., 4 in., 5 in.. 7 and 8 in., per doz., 75 cts., $2 00, $3.00. $4.00 and $5.00. Per 100, $6.00, $15.00. $20.00, $30.00 and $40.00. Vlnca variegata, 4 in., 5 in. Per doz., $i.;o, $2.00. Per 100, $r2.oo, $15.00, Dahlias, tubers per doz. 75 cts., per 100, $6.00. Variegated Century Plants- prices and sizes on application. Cash Please. E, & C. Woodman, Florists, Danvers, Mass. HEADQUARTERS for PLANT STAKES, Etc. HYACINTH STAKES Wood) Also suitable for Tulips and other purposes. dyed green per ioo per 1,000 12 inch $0.15 $0.85 t8 inch .ao *-25 CANE STAKES 100 500 1,000 Southern ... $o 75 $3 00 $6.00 Japanese. Very thin, about 6 feet long . .75 3.00 5.50 UNPAINTED STAKES or DOWELS (Wood J 100 1,000 36 in. long 3-16 in. diam. 36 ' 5-16 36 • 5-8 36 • 1-4 *6 ' 3-8 42 3-16 42 t-4 4 = 5-16 42 38 42 5-8 55 14.53 4.50 .70 6.00 .60 4 5° .50 4.00 •65 5.50 .60 5.50 .65 5-5° .85 5-25 • 85 7.50 We can supply these dowels, dyed green, 50c. per 1000 additional. RAFFEA (Fresh and Strong Natural. 15c. per lb.; 10 lb., $1.35. $n. 00 per 100 lb. Colored. All shades, samples mailed on request. Per lb., 40c.; 51b. lots, 38c. lb.; 10 lb. lots, 35c. lb. Write for new complete trade list, now ready. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. Seed Importers and Growers 1018MarketSt.,Philadelphia,Pa, SAN FRANCISCO NOTES. Frank P. Shibeley, a veteran florist of San Francisco, received a splendid floral order this week from a florist in Lowell, .Mass., for quick shipment to the City of Mexico, the stock being largely violets and roses. Mr. Shibe- ley, who successfully conducted a down-town floral depot for many years, has recently removed his store a mile westward, to the corner of Polk and Sutter streets. The news of the opening of an im- proved foreign market comes as a wel- come surprise to ranchers of the Santa Clara valley. Last year was better than others, yet many of the growers and packers about San Jose and neigh- boring towns, the center of the prune district of California, complained be- cause of their inability to market their goods at a fair profit. So gloomy was the situation that some of the growers cut down their prune orchards in de- spair of ever getting reasonable re- turns for the time and money invested. It is probable that the outlook for this year will save many orchards that would otherwise have been sentenced to the ax. The nursery business of the season has closed at Fresno, Cal., with a record unequaled in the last twenty years. The local yards are absolutely sold out of peaches, and estimates of the new acreage planted in this dis- trict alone exceed 7000. The demand for Muscat grapes has been very large, notwithstanding the unsettled con- dition of the raisin situation, and more than 3000 acres of new vines have been set out. Apricots and citrus stock are also favorites, and, in fact, every variety of fruit tree has been sold as never before, except prunes. Prices are reminiscent of old boom days. Peach trees have sold at an average of $225 a thousand, as against $140 last year, and sales are on record of the unprecedented price of $350 for the Muir variety. Los Angeles and Sacra- mento counties bought all the pear trees. Large shipments of deciduous fruit stock of all varieties have been made to Mexico, South America, South Africa and Australia. The local re- sult will be a great increase in the output of fruit in two or three years. FIRE RECORD. A fire which started around the boiler did about a thousand dollars' damage to the greenhouses of W. F. Spry of Manchester. Mass. The four-story seed and agricultural warehouse of W. W. Rawson & Co., 12-13 Faneuil Hall square, Boston, was completely destroyed by fire on the morning of March 23. Loss on building and contents $100,000. In- surance $25,000. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued March 20, 1906. 815,495. Lawn Sprinkler. Oscar P. Waggener, Klamath Falls, Oregon. 815,660. Fruit Picker. Charles L. Uthus, Harvard, 111. S15.901. Nursery Tree Digger. Chris- tian Brosey. Medway, Ohio, administrator of David Feigly, deceased. March 31, 1900 HORTICULTURE 409' NEWS NOTES. Winchester, Mass., has appropriated $13,000 for gypsy and brown-tail moth extermination during the current year. The Connecticut State Board of Ag- riculture at its meeting in Hartford, March 15, appropriated $1000 for fight- ing the gypsy moth. Nathaniel Hannaford opened his new greenhouse at G-orhani, Me., March 15, with a social evening, at which music, refreshments and danc- ing were the attractive features. John Scott, of West Newton, Mass., has sold his property, which included three large greenhouses besides pear and peach orchards, and it will be converted into a private estate. Among the innovations on the new steamship, the Kaiserin Auguste Vic- toria, which makes her initial trip from Hamburg to New York on May 10, will be a magnificent palm garden with fountains. HOTH O US E GRAPE VINES, fine strong, two and three year old canes, Black Hamburg, Muscat Alexandria and other varieties. Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. FOREST TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS AND SEEDLINGS Catalpa Speciosa, Black Locust. Nursery grown and collected seeds and seedlings. FOREST NURSERY AND SEED GO. McMINNVILLE, TENN.R. F. O. 2 PIONEER GUARANTEED NURSERY STOCK AT WHOLESALE PRICES.! All stock guaranteed disease free and true to name. Hart Pioneer Stock is pure bred and produces heavy crops. Value received for every dollar sent us. No Agent's Commission. WRITE FOR COnPLETE PRICE LIST. WE WILL SAVE YOU HONEY. HART PIONEER NURSERIES, Esta,^shed Fort Scott, Kan. The F, E. CONINE NURSERY CO. .Successor to Frank Elmer Conine) Established 11 years. Have Also the following large Stock 1500 well furniahed AUSTRIAN AND SCOTCH Pines. 3 to 8 ft. Three times trans- planted in heavy soil. Elegant roots. Golden Elder, 4 to 6 ft. Hydrangea P. G-, 3 1-2 to 4 ft. Hydrangea P. G-, Trees 8 years old. Mahonia Aquifolia 2 to 3 ft. Azalea Mollis Standard Am. grown. Forsythias. 5 to 7 ft. Stephanandra, 4 yrs old. Spiraea Thunbergii, 4 yrs. old. Spiraea Van Houttei, 3 to 4 ft. Wiegelas, 4 to 5 ft. Spiraea Opulifolia, 4 to 6 ft. STRATFORD, CONN. for sale GENERAL NURSERY STOCK, for Immediate effect: Sambucus Laciniata, 4 yrs. old. Cut Leaf Birch, 1 0 to 1 5 ft. Cal. Privet, 3 to 4 ft. and 4 to 5 ft. Ibota Privet, 4 to 5 ft. Regelianum Privet, 3 yrs. old. Berberis Thunbergii, 3 yrs. Hypericum Moserianum, 3 yrs. Desmodium Penduliflorum, 3 yrs. Ampelopsis Englemanii, 3 yrs. Euonymus Radicans Var., 4 yrs. Euonymus Radicans, 4 yrs. Rose Dorothy Perkins. 3 yrs. Crimson Ramblers, 4 yrs., etc., etc. AMERICAN GROWN ROSES 50,000 ROSES. Write for Varieties and Prices. HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, Elizabeth, N. J. VINCA MINOR Our stock cf this most valuable ground cover is unsurpassed. We send out strong clumps, not single plants — and thus produce an effect at once. Write for catalogues. EASTERN NURSERIES, M. M. Dawson, Mgr., Jamaica Plain, Mass. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. A large stook of two and three year old (transplanted^, from 12 inches to four feet well finished plants at very low prices for quality of stock. Get my prices before pur- chasing. Satisfaction guaranteed. Address, CHARLES BLACK, HICHTSTOWN - - N. J. KOSTER BLUE SPRUCE 5 ft. to 8 ft. high J. H. TROY, New Rochelle, N. Y. OUR ADVICE Every Issue of this Paper reaches the eye of dealers whose custom- ers want to plant decorative material about their homes j* <& Advertise What You. Have to Offer NOW I The Cottage Gardens Contain the finest asortment of selected specimen Evergreen, Deciduous Trees and Shrubs procurable, and its Land- scape Department is at your service in arranging them. Price list ready now. Has tables of the best herbaceous plants, giving common and botanical names, height, color and season of bloom. Sent free. All inquiries cheerfully answered. COTTAGE GARDENS CO., QULEEINS ! i •»•♦•♦•♦•»•♦•♦•■»♦+•♦ 410 flORTI CULTU RE March 31, 1906 Three Sterling Carnation Novelties Winsor, White Enchantress, and Helen IYI. Could There is nothing about any of these varieties that we wish to conceal; therefore, we cordially invite all carna- tion growers to pay us a visit Come at any time. WINSOR — Winner of Lawson Silver Medal. This is sure to prove a winner. Nothing approaches it in color, which is a clear silvery pink— a shade between Enchantress and Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson— and much more beautiful than either. In fact, it is just the shade that we have all been trying to get. The color will make it sell in any market. The stem is just right. The flowers are considerably larger than Lawson and much better shaped. As a grower it has every- thing that can be desired. So far we have not seen any large-flowering variety quite so free as Winsor. WHITE ENCHANTRESS. A pure white sport of Enchantress, at once the most popular and most profitable carnation grown today, on account of its size and stem and freedom with which it blooms. White Enchantress is identical in every respect but color. Those desiring quality as well as quantity will find it in White Enchantress. HELEN M. COULD. This is a beautiful variegated sport of Enchantress. The ground color is a lovely shade of clear pink, the variegation carmine, making an exquisite combination of colors, besides being something distinctly new. At a short distance the variegation does not show at all, the general effect being a beautiful shade of dark pink. Growth, habit, size, and stem are the same as Enchantress. We have fine stocks, from which we can deliver healthy cuttings of Variegated Lawson, White Lawson, Red Lawson, Enchantress, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Lady Bountiful, etc. Our Variegated Lawson is all that we claimed for it last season, and is giving the fullest satisfaction everywhere — the best in the variegated class. Come and inspect our stock of new and standard sorts TARRYTOWN- ON- HUDSON, NEW YORK. R. PIERSON GO. iMi'Cir>ii or>t-«<"»c">*»<<"»c t»i«'!* TOO IOOO RICHMOND ROSE 2% in. $12.00 $100.00 KAISERIN " " 400 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 SE^E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK, N. Y. ROOTED CUTTINGS Robert Craig, Victory, John E. Haines, White Perfection, Varie- gated Lawson and My Maryland Also all the leading commercial varieties. Send for list. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Sq., Pa. Some People have taken our.ad- \ ice as published in My Maryland these columns recent- ly and are buying for trial. We reiterate here — if it succeeds with yon as it does with us, it will prove the best white carnation you ever grew. Despite the variety's apparaenl failure in several places, we strongly advise all growers to give it a trial. We have been frank about its faults as developed in other places. We doubt if these will develop in many places. >e believe, will succeed generally and will prove to be the best red and white variegated ever disseminated. Few varieties show as strong constitution as this one does and it is a wonderful producer. Extra fine stock of both varieties ready now. R. C, $2.50 per do/ ; $12.00 per 100. $100.00 per 1000. Pot plants, $3.00 per 100 extra. Send for our catalog, now ready. The H Weber £* Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Jessica RED SPORT Sold on its merits alone. Per 100 Per i,ooc RED SPORT . $5 00 $40.00 QUEEN LOUISE . 1.25 10.00 A. B. DAVIS & SON, Inc. PURCELLVILLE. VA. We are booking orders for June delivery Bepnia Gloire de Lorraine Cuttings from 2 1-2 inch pots. Ready for 4 inch. Price $10.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. Place your order now INNES & McRAE, - Cheswick, Pa. March 31, 1906 HORTICULTURE 411 t)WWAA)WWWWV STRONC WELL ROOTED CUTTINGS Of the following varieties ready for immediate delivery Robert Craig Enchantress Mrs. M. A. Patten $ I 2.00 per I OO $ I OO.OO per I OOO 3.00 per I OO 25. OO per I OOO 4.00 per I OO 30.00 per I OOO J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., Joliet, III. SWWMWWWW^i»«w^^ m < <^ »w >%wi Carnations. Beauty Bride and Bridesmaid. Lily of the Valley. Violets. Telephone 6H68-6267 Main WELCH BROS- 15 Province St. BOSTON < E. H. HUNT Wholesale Cut Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE" 76 Wabash Av., CHICAGO In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture VAUGHAN & SPERRY Wholesale Commission Florists If you wish to buy or sell, see them first 'PHOHE CENTRAL 2571 60 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO EASTER LILIES W. E. McKISSICK Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA ■'i EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN £ CUT FLOWERS ? EDWARD REID. wPh,s'rW i5a6 Ranstcad Stect, PHILADELPHIA Store Clou. 8 F. M. WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers «f CUT FLOWERS 51-53 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO, ILL., CHAS. W. McKELUB 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO E. F. Winterson Co. 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies CUT FLOWER ORDERS OUR SPECIALTY The leading Florists supply house of the west. Supply Catalogue free. PETER REINBERQ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids 51 Wabash AV.. Chicago, 111, Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO March 26 ST. LOUIS Mar h 26 PHILA. March 26 BOSTON M>rch 29 ROSES Am. Beauty and Edgely Fan. & Sp. Extra No. 1 Lower grades Bride & 'Maid— Fan. & Sp " Extra., No. 1 and Lower gr.. Liberty, Fancy " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy " Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy < Irdinary - , .... Chatenay, Fancy " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas ... Lilies Callas Lnv of the Valley Violets.. Tulips. , Roman Hya., Paper White, Nar... Daffodils; Trumpets Freesia Mignonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum . Smilax Asp ira^us Plumosus. strings , " & Sprengen bunches Lilacs per 100 bunches 40.00 25.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4 00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 1. 00 [Q ■...., IO.OO 2.00 .25 2.00 2.00 2.00 25.00 to 100.00 to 5,00 10.00 6.00 10 00 6.00 TO.OO 6.00 4.OO 2.00 ?0.OO IS.OO 4.OO I. OO 4.OO 5.OO 4.OO I. OO I5.00 45.OO [5O.OO 50.00 25.00 35.00 15.00 12.00 10 00 4.00 12.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 5.00 10.00 35.00 20.00 12.50 800 8.00 5.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6. co 2.00 1. 00 to.oo 10.00 3.00 -25 3.00 2.00 •50 12.50 25.00 25.00 5 00 8.00 5.00 3. 00 5.00 3.00 1.50 12.50 12.50 4.00 -4° 4.00 3.00 i.oo 5.00 1.00 15. CO 50.00 50 00 75.00 35.00 25.00 15.00 6 00 8.00 6.00 20.00 6.00 15.00 8.00 8.00 5.00 10.00 4.00 3.00 1.50 40.00 35.00 25.00 12.50 1 2.00 10.00 8.00 25.00 TO.OO 20.00 IO.OO IO.OO 6.00 I2.00 8.00 4.0O 2.00 IO.OO 8.00 2.00 .40 12.50 10.00 4.00 •75 2.00 3.00 20. CO 50.00 50.00 35-00 4.00 1.00 1.50 25.00 75.00 75.00 50.00 20.00 10.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 1.00 12.00 2.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 1.00 6.00 1.00 1.50 1.00 50.00 8.00 8.00 1.00 1.00 •75 25.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 6.00 5-oo 16.00 6.00 20.00' 8.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 3.00 2.00 1-50 75.OO I2.00 I2.00 3-00 •50 2.O0 i-5° I.CO- 2.00 1.50 1.50 16.00 50.00 50.00 ^V CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. iv """ ; M H. BAYERSDORFER & CO 50-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES BEST LIHE IB THE COUNTRY You Will Want a Few Begonia Oloire de Lorraine Plants. My stock conies from an Excellent Source. Why not place your order early to secure June and July delivery ? Strong 254 in. plants, $15 per 100, $140 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, ■ Philadelphia 416 H ORTICULTURE March 31. 1906 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 55-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. to 5 r. m. FORD BROTHERS 48 West 28th Street, NEW YORK \ JOHN I. RAYNOR J Wholesale Commission Florist ^KgOTA,Sf8wBKB A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises every variety grown for New York market, at current prices ► TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 4° W. 28 St., New York City \ ty 4 A Full Line ol All CUT FLOWERS Telephone, 3870 or 3871 Madison Square. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE % FLORIST * OF NEW YORK Phone 1664-1665 Mad. Sq. 43 W. 28th St. wwwwwwwwwwwwww.* Walter F, Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer in Choice Cut flowers 39 West 28th Street, New York Telephone : 903 Madison Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ALWAYS ON HAND THE HIGHEST till I tV ALWATS GRADE OF VHLLCI ON HAND BEST BEAUTIES, METEORS, BRIDES AND BRIDESMAIDS JAMES McMANUS,7sT9eMp..°",. 50 W. 30th St., New York Everything for Easter HICKS & CRAWBUCK Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florists' Supplies 76 and 78 Court Street BROOKLYN, N. Y. M . J£ . FROMENT Successor to Wm. Chormley Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: 2200, 2201, Madison Square Write lor Current Prices The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to JOS- S. FENRICH Phil. F. Kessler 1 10 W. 28th Street, New York Tel. 324-325 Madison Square 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER I00-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty and Edgeley fan and sp. " extra. No. 1 Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " extra " No. 1 and lower giad--,s Liberty, fancy ' ' ordinary Richmond, fancy ordinary Golden Gate, fancy " " ordinary Chatenay, fancy ordinary Carnations, Fancy Last Half of Week I First Half of Week ending Mar. 24 ! beginning Mar. 26 1906 1906 20.00 tO 12. OO tO 8.oo to 2.00 tO 5.00 to 3.00 to 1 . 50 to 15.00 to 2.00 to 10.00 to 3 00 to 5.00 to 2.00 to 5.00 10 2.00 to 2.00 to 30.00 30.00 12.00 6.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 20 00 8.00 15.00 8.00 800 4.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 15.00 to 10.00 to 5 00 to x. 00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 to 12.00 to 2.00 to 8.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 tO 2.00 to 25.00 15 00 10.00 3.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 15.00 8.00 12.00 6 00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 Carnations, Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies Callas Lily of the Valley Violets Tulips Roman Hya.. Paper White Nar- . Daffodils, Trumpets Freesia flignonette Adiantum Cuneaium " Croweanurn Smllax Asparagus Plumosus " & Sprengeri, bunches Lilacs per 100 bunches Last Half of Week ending Mar. 24 1906 1. 00 to 35.00 to 4.00 to 4. to to 1.00 to .20 to 1. to to 1.00 to 1.50 to .50 to 2.00 to .50 to 10 15.00 to 15.00 to 8.00 to 55.00 to 1.50 60.00 8.00 8.00 3.00 .50 5.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 5.00 1.00 1.50 25.00 25.00 25.00 75.00 First Half of Week beginning Mar. 26 1906 I. CO to 35 00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 1. 00 to 20 to 2.00 to 1. 00 to T.OO tO 1.00 to 1.00 to .50 to to 12.00 to 15 00 to 8.00 to 35.00 to 2.00 50.00 10.00 8.00 2.00 .40 4.00 2.00 :.oo 2.00 fi.oo I.OO 1.50 25.00 25.00 75.00 JOHN YOUNG Wholesale FLORIST 51 West 28tK St., New YorK Telephone. 4463-4464 Madison Sq. Best Beauties, Brides and Bridesmaids. Lily of the Valley, Orchids and Lilies. Renowned Cottage Garden Carnations. Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. Tel. l£\ Madison Sq. New York TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quotations on fall orders Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 West 28th Street, New York City FLORISTS OUT OF TOWN Taking Orders for Flowers to be Deliv- ered to Steamers or Elsewhere in New York can have them delivered in PLAIN BOXES, WITH OWN TAGS in best manner by Young & Nugent 42 W. 28th St., New York In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture March 31, 1906 H ORT1 CULTURE 417 Fancy Ferns Michigan Cut ^Wholesale Florists 30 and 40 Miami Ave., DETROIT, MICH. $2.00 per 1000 $1,75 per 5000 lots Discount on Regular Shipments WM. DILGER Flower Exchange Manager Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York city Gut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place toConsign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square ME Established 1891 BOY FROM SHI1' TO TRY ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St., New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 W . 26th Street • - NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 2921-5243 riadison Square J, 6. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. Bonnot Bros. Wholesale Florists 5Sand57W. 26thSt . NEW YOPK Cnt Flower Exchange Tel. 880 Madison square. OPEN 6.00 A.M. AN UNEQUALEO OUTLET FOR CONSIGNED F10WERS JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. Si WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. ESTABLISHED 1872 JOHN J. PERKINS WHOLESALE »nd COMMISSION FLORIST 115 W. 30th St., New York Tel. No. 956 Madison Square Wanted.— A few more reliable growers of Carnations and Violets. Quick returns and highest prices. CARNATIONS AND ROSES Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd. 604 Liberty An., Pittsburg. Pa. Crafted Roses First class, early grafted, Brides and Bridesmaids on best Eng- lish stock. Prices #10.00 and $12.00 per hundred. See sam- ple at Stall No. 52 Park Street Market. MONTROSE GREENHOUSES Montrose, Mass. Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Oealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $1 00 per 1000. Discounts on larger quantities. Write for prices on case lots. WE HAVE VERY FIXE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. NEW CROP SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.50 and $7.00 per Case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire Designs, Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cyras Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, Be. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., IWJfflSg&.te&.Sffi J WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — PER 100. TO DEALERS ONLY. CINCINNATI March 27 DETROIT March 26 BUFFALO March 26 PITTSBURG March 27 40.00 25 00 15.00 5.00 6. co 3.00 ROSES Am. Beauty mdEdgely. fan and sp. extra No. I Lower grades Bride and Maid, fan. and sp to extra. ... . I 5.00 " No. 1 and Lower gv 3 00 Liberty, fancy " Ordinary . 4 00 Richmond, Fancy Ordinary. Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary. . Chatenay, Fancy " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy . — • ■ Ordinary rilSCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies Callas Lily of the Valley Violets Tulips Roman Hya. ; Paper White Nar .. . Daffodils; Trumpets Freesia Mignonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smi!a\ Asparagus Plumosus, strings " & Sprengeri, bunches Lilacs per ic o bunches 3.00 1. 00 io.oo 3.00 ■ 50 2.00 2.00 2.00 12.50 40.00 50.00 30.00 20.00 10.00 8.00 6.co 4. CO 8.00 6 00 8.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 is. 00 12.50 4.00 ■75 4.00 4.00 3.00 15 00 50.00 35.00 40.00 30.00 25.00 10 00 io.co 7.00 4.00 10.00 5.00 8.00 4.00 6 00 4 00 8.00 4.00 3.00 to 2.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 ■ 75 10.00 25.00 20.00 50.00 40 00 30.00 15.00 12.00 8.00 6.00 12.00 8.00 10 00 7.00 8.00 6 00 10.00 8.00 4.00 3. co 50.00 14.00 12. = 0 4.00 ■75 3.00 4. co 4. CO 4.00 1. 00 1 5.00 50.00 30.00 35.00 25.00 t 5.00 5.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 5.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 2.50 »-z5 10.00 8.00 2.00 . -o 2.00 2.50 2.00 I -50 40,00 35.00 25.00 15.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 12.00 5.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 6 00 10 00, 8.00 3.C0 1.50 15.00 10.00 4.00 60 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.50 •50 to 1 .00 2.00 I 2S to I 50 )5.00 to 20.00 12.50 40.00 10 50.00 30.00 25. CO to so.oo 2.00 to 50.CO 25.00 15.00 10.00 IO.OO 8.00 4.00 35.00 20.00 12.00 6.00' 12.00 10.00 6.00 15.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 10.00 4 00 3.00 1-50 12.50 10.00 2.00 ■ 50 2.00 I. CO 2 OO 2.00 20.00 10.00 IO.OO1 6.00 12.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 15.00 12.00 3.00 1. 00 4.00 3.00 d.OO 3 00 4.00 i.5° 15.00 50.00 4x0 75.00 Geo. A. vSutHerland Co, CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - ■ BOSTON E. A. BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer In SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX and Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplies. New crop now ready In limited quantities. EVERGREEN, ALA. WHOLESALE Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Qalat and Leucothoe, Bronze and Green Baled Sphagnum, and Green .Tosses Leaf Mold. Orchid and Azalia Peats, Fresh cut Palmetto and Cycas Palm leaves. Wild Smilax — Boxwood. All Decorating Evergreens. THE KERVAN CO. 20 West 27N'EhwsU Tel. isigMadisOD Sq. 418 H O RTI CU LTU RL March 31, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Akers, H. R 4" A Ilea Win. Stuart L0.417 Aschmann Godfrey. • • 4°7"412 Barrows H.H. & Son. 412 Bayersdorfer H & Co 4 ' 5 Beaven, E. A. 4'7 Black, Chas 4°9 Boadin^ton A.T..394-408 Bonnot Bros. 4>7 Boston Florist Letter Co ■••4I3 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 422 Breck Joseph & Sons 394 Breitmeyer's J. Sons 413 Budlong J. A.. .......4M Burpee W. A. & Co.. 394 Chicago House Wreck- ing Co 422 Chicago Carnation Co 4io Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 394 Cohanzie Carnation Co -4" F E Conine Nursery Co 408-409 CookeG.H. - 4*3 Cottage Gardens Co 409-411 Cowee A 394 •Craig Robt. 4^2 Dawson M. M 409 Davis A. B.& Son. ..41° Dilger Wm 4'7 Dingee Conard Co. . .390 Dreer H. A 421 Eastern Nurseries.. -4°9 Eaton H.N 4" Edwards Folding Box Co. 4»5 Eisele C >4i« Elliott Wm. &Son 394 Esler J. G. 422 Ernest W. H. 4" Exotic Nurseries 411 Eyres 4*3 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 4" Felthousen J- E 411 .FenrichJ.S 416 Fletcher F. W 408 Foley Mfg. Co 4« Ford Bros. 4*6 Forest Nursery & Seed Co. 4°9 .Fortunes, A. L.. 415 Froment H. E.. 4«6 ■Greenhouse For Sale. 423 Grey T.J. & Co 394 Gude Bros. Co 4*3 Gurney Heater Mfg. Co 423 Guttman Alex. J 410 Guttman & Weber. .-4*5 Hail Asso. 422 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Wortvs 421 Hart Pioneer Nurser- ies 409 Hartshorne, Jas 4»o Heller&Co... 394 Herbert David & Son 392 Hews A. H. Sr Co.... 422 Hicks & Crawbuck ..416 Hilfinger Bros. 42* Hill.E. G. 390 Hippard, E. 423 Hitchings & Co 422 Horan E. C 416 HuntE.H ...414 Jones, Hiram T 409 Igoe Brcs 424 Imperial Seed & Plant Co ....4-1 Innes &McRae 410 Kasting W. F 417 Kervan Co., The ....417 Kessler, P. F 416 King Cons. Co 423 Klokner A. 421 Kramer, F. H 39I Kroeschell Bros 423 Lager & Hurretl.. .. . .411 Lang Julius .1.7 Langjahr, Alfred H.. .417 Page Leedle Floral Co. .... 392 Leuthy A. & Co 412 Lock, J. H . - 394 Lord & Burnham Co. 424 Lutton, W. H. 422 McCarthy N. F. & C0.413 McCotmell Alex.. 413 McKellar Charles W.414 McKissick, W. E. ...414 McManus Jas. 4x6 Metropolitan Material Co 422 Michell H. F. Co. ...408 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 417 Millang Charles... ■• .417 Millang Frank .410 Mohz A 417 Moninger J . C, - • • • .423 Montrose Green- houses 417 Murdoch J. B.& Co. .417 Murray Samuel.. ... .413 NicotineMfg. Co. 394-421 Niessen Leo. Co 414 Pennock Samuelb. , 413-4M Perfection Chemical Co . . .421 Perkins John J. 417 PerkinsSt. Nurseries. 41 2 Pierson A. N 411 Pierson F. R. Co. 410-412 Pierson U Bar Co. . . .392 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 417 Pye E. H 410 Raws^n, W. W. & Co. 394 Raynor John I .... . .416 Reed& Keller 413 Rees & Compere ... .411 Reid Edw . . 414 Reinberg Peter 4:4 Reuter, L. J ■ 391 Robinson H.M. & Co. 417 Roehrs Julius Co. ...411 Rolker August & Sons4?l Rose Hill Nurseries. . 409 Rowayton Greenhou- 9f ses 392 Sander & Son 411 Schillo Lumber Co... 423 Schlegel & Fouler _ Co. 394 -Schmidt J. C. Co 411 Scollay John A... .. 423 Scott John 412 Scott, Robt. & Sons.- 392 Sheridan W. F.. 416 Siebrecht & Sons. -..-392 Siggers & Siggers ...421 Situations & Wants.. 421 Skidelsky S. S 415 Smith W. C 412 Standard Plate Glass Co 422 Steinhofi, Herman C. 413 Stern J. & Co 415 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co. ..422 Stoothoff, H. A. Co.. 421 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 417 Swayne, Wm. 410 Thompson J. D Co. .411 Thorburn J.M. & Co. 394 Thornton Bros. 411 Traendly & Schenck.416 Troy, J. H 409 Union Co. Nurseries. 409 Vaughan and Sperry.414 Walsh M. H. 392 Ward Ralph M. Co... 394 Weathered Co 424 Weber F. C 413 Weber H. & Sons... .410 Weeber & Don 394 Welch Bros. 414 Wietor Bros.. 414 Winterich C. 408 Winterson E. F 414 Woodman, E. & C. ..408 Yokohama Nurseries. 394 Young John 416 Young & Nugent ...416 Young Thos. Jr 413 Z mgen. O. V. 394 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers In this issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will indicate the respective pages. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. AMPELOPSIS. Ampelopsls Veitchil, 2 years transplant- ed, strong. By mail prepaid. $6.00 per 100; 4 years, heavy, bv express at vour expense, $12.00 per 100. Cash with order. E. Ferrand & Son, Detroit, Mich. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Plumosus nanus seedling plants ready for potting. Emerson C. Mc Fadden, Short Hills, N. J., $1.50 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2 1-2-in., $2.25 per 100. Olto Bourdy, Lowell, Mass. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus seeds. $2.'_'-> per 1000, fresh picked. Albert Buckwell. Woodbridge, Fla. ASPARAGUS ROOTS. Forty thousand Barr, Mammoth 4-year- old roots, suitable for forcing at $6 per 1000 or 5000 for $25.00. Can ship at once. Write quick. Ground must be cleared. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. ASTERS. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. J. H. Lock, Toronto, Can. Aster Kate Lock. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. Innes & McRae, Cheswlck, Pa. Glolre De Lorraine, For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia, Pa. Begonia Gloire De Lorraine. For page see List of Advertisers. Flowering Begonias, 2-ln., $1.00 per 100. H, Allen, Berlin, N. Y. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertiser*. BULBS AND TUBERS. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. Fot page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. Gladioli for Forcing. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 & 13 F. H. Square, Boston. Arlington Tested Seeds for Florists. For page see Lisi of Advertisers. jTll. Thorburn & Co7, 36 Cortiandt St., New York. Lilies, Irises, Begonias, etc. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., New York. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Schlegel & Fottler Co., 26 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. CALADIUMS. Fancy leaved Caladiums, 50c. per Albert Buckwell, Woodbridge, Fla. CANNAS. W. F. Kasting, 383-87 Elllcott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Cannas, 15 varieties. Also Dahlias and Gladioli. Write for price list. O. B. Ste- vens, Shenandoah, Iowa. CARNATIONS. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. Jollet, III. Carnation, Robert Craig. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttman & Weber, 43 W. 28th St., N. Y. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyaek, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. My Maryland and Jessica. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, TIL Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Carnation Robert Craig. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown on-Hnd- son, N. Y. Carnations, Wlnsor, White Enchantress, Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers. A. B. Davis & Son, Inc., Pureellville, Va. Carnations, Red Sport. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa^ For page see List of Advertisers. L. J. Reuter, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS. Chrysanthemum cuttings. Monrovia, Glory of Pacific, Polly Rose, Robinson, Philadelphia, White Bonnaffon, Fitzwy- gram, G. S. Kalb, Robt. Halliday, John Shrlmpton, May Bonnaffon, Col. Appleton, Nlveus, Bride, White Ivory, CulllngfordlL Arllne, Maud Dean, Mutual Friend, W. Lincoln, Jerome Jones, J. G. Jones, Tim- othy Eaton and Mme. Perrln at $1.50 per 100: $12.50 per 1000. Opah, Princess, E. Bonnefond, Alliance, Fred Lemon, Mrs. Brice, La Tusion, Mers- tham Yellow, Mildred Ware, Wm. Duck- ham, Amorita. Dr. Enguehard, Mrs. T. W. Pockett, Nellie Pockett. Ben Wells, F. S. Vallls, Mrs. Thlrkell at $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. W. F. Kasting, 383 Elllcott St., Buffalo, N. Y. COLEUS. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass., Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Rooted Cuttings, For page see List of Advertisers. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo: page see List of Advertlstrs. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. C. Winterich, Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. doz. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. Chas. Black. Hightstown, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Dahlias, fine, strong bulbs; also cannas and gladiosus. Write for price list. O. B. Stevens, Shenandoah, Iowa. Field grown, mixed varieties, whole roots $4.00 per 100. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. Palisades Nurseries, Sparklll, N. Y. Flowering Plants. Dahlias, Mrs. Winters still the leading white. My sales of this variety for for the past three years were phenomenal; also Ingeborg Egeland, the new scarlet cactus. Do not fail to list these two novelties. Also fine stock of leading novelties and stand- ard varieties. Catalogue of dahlias, peo- nies, hollyhocks, bleeding heart and hardy plants, now ready. W. W. Wilmore, Dahlia Specialist. Box. 382. Denver, Colo. March 31, 1906 HORTICULTURE 419 DAISIES. The F. W. Fletcher Co., Auburndale, Mas*. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER LILIES. N. F. McCarthy & Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER PLANTS. Wm. C. Smith, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. H. C. Steluhoff, W. Hoboken, N. J. Flowering Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR. Holly-Castle Co., Boston. FANCY ROCKY FORD Cantaloupe seed, wholesale per 100 lbs. $2f Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway^ Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington. D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St.. All.anv. NY For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh. Woods Hole. Mass. Hardy Roses. H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. E. II. Pye. Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. F. H. Kramer, Washington. D. C Queen Beatrice. For page sec Lisl ol Robert Scott & Son. Sharon Hill. Pa Grafted Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES — Continued. Rose Hill Nurseries. New Rochelle, N. Y. Roses, Killarnej". For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, New York For page see List of Advertisers. Montrose Greenhouses, Moatrose, Mass. Grafted Roses. For page tee List of Advertisers. II I .Junes, I i i ... Nurseries Eltaz- beth, N. J. American Grown Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. L. J. Keuter, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of AdvertisCTS. Benjamin Council. West Grove, Pa~ Baby Rambler. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, CL For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Roses for Outdoor Planting. Ellwanger & Barry, Roohester, N. Y. Rose Frau Karl Druschki. Minneapolis Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Rose Miss Kate Moulton. Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass. Rose Wellesl ey . Palisades Nurseries, Sparkill, N. Y. Rambler Roses Sparkill. Creeping Roses, 2 years, $6.00 per 100. The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth. N. J. SEEDS. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 and 13 Faneull Hall Si | , Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co.. 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Weeber & Don, ill Chambers St., N. Y. Vegetable and Flower Seeds For page see List of Advertisers H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons. 201 Fulton St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Schlegel & Fottler Co., 26 S. Market St7, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Conrad Appel. Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 1789. High Grade Crass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. Seeds. 100,000 fresh greenhouse grown Asparagus plumosus seed. $2.50 per 1,000 on large lots. Henry Young, Ada, O. SEED CASES— MICE PROOF. Heller & Co.. Montclair, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8 & 11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, ^AlaT For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM; CEDAR POLES. H. R. Akers, Chatsworth, N. J. For page see List .if Advertisers. TOMATO AND PLANT SUPPORTS. Igoe Bros.. 226 North 9th St., Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co. 1133 Broadway. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar CoT] I Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchings & Co.. 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scoilay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers VENTILATING APPARATUS— Con- tinued. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marion St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22ud St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. The Chicago Lifter. J. C. Monlnger Co., 421 Hawthorne Av«., Chicago. VERBENAS. The new verbena, Ellen Wilmott, the fines! cerise pink in existence, rooted cut- tings, $2.50 100. ('ash. W. W. Stertzing, 72SO Old Manchester. St. Louis, Mo. VINCAS. 35,000 myrtle. Vinca minor, $10.00 to $30.00 per 11 Mil 1. s. .1. Galloway, Eaton. Ohio. VINCA MINOR. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK. W'irewark. Write for our catalogue Ilolton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. MISCELLANEOUS. Floral photographs. Foley's, 226-228 1-2 Bowery, New York. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos ton. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St.. Boton. Welch Bros., 15 Province St.. Boston. Buffalo. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. F. Kastlng, 383-87 Ellicott St., Buf- falo. N. Y. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. E. H. Hunt, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Chas. W.McKellar, 51 Wabash Av„ Chicago. Peter Relnberg. 51 Wabash Av.. Chicago. A. L. Randall Co., 21 Randolph St., Chicago. Wletor Bros., 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Vaughan & Sperry, 60 Wabash Av., Chicago. E. F. Wlnterson Co., 45, 47, 49 Wabash Av., Chicago. Cincinnati. Ohio Cut Flower Co., 129 E. 3d St. Wm. Murphy, 128 E. 3d St. Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dllger, mgr. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bonnot Bros., 55-57 West 26th St., New York. J. S. Fenrlch, 110 W. 28th St., New York. Ford Bros., 48 West 28th St., New York. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 West 28th St. E. C. Horan. 55 West 28th St., New York. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., New York. Julius Lang, 53 West 30th St., New York. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. James McManus, 50 W. 30th St., New York. Chas. Millang, 50 West 29th St., New York. Frank Millang, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. A. Moltz, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. John J. Perkins, 115 W. 30th St., New York. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York. Traendly & Schenck. 44 W. 28th St., N. Y. John Young, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. W. E. McKisslck. 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Leo Nlessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phila- delphia, Pa. S. S. Pennock. 1012-18 Ludlow St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Pittsburg. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co.. Ltd., 804 Liberty St., Pittsburg. Pa. J. B. Murdoch & Co.. 545 Liberty St., Pitts- burg. March 31, 1906 HORTICULTURE 421 riy continued orders for the FUHIQATINQ KIND TOBACCO POWDER show that I prefer it to any of the other ways ; It's, by far, the cheapest and best. H. MAYER, Pearl River, N. J. — _ j| jjh, _ Why not .»sk lor a free live pound tnal sample: it's convincing ; it only costs you the express charge. It's no new B^.W jf^ •^ j^ tangled thing, hundreds write of it like Mr. H. Mayer. Our booklet lells how to fumigate a house 100x25 feet with — — it for fifteen cents. The H. A. Stoothoff Company, 119 West Street, New York City, N. V. New Offers in This Issue. ASTER, KATE LOCK .1 II. Look, To ii' page see List into, Can. t' Advertisers both goin; price and time of to be uncertain. delivery are AUSTRIAN AND SCOTCH PINES. The P. K. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. DKACAENA INDfVlsA. E. & C. VV Iman, Danvers, Mass, For page see List of Advertisers. Referring to the report of the state zoologist of Pennsylvania in connec- tion with the lime, sulphur salt remedy for San Jose scale, it is interesting to note that the remedy offered by Ben- jamin Hammond under the name of Horicum is practically the same thing prepared and put up in convenient form for ready use. EASTER FLOWERS AND PLANTS. **VWV*»»I»»»«on. Catalogues free. E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio Jkv*efr^*\Vftjpj,te. IMPRciYK.h Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie Street. CHICACO. ©IM2KIST KIIl£fiF@]aS FOR HEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING BY STEAM OR HOT WATER ©SJr&KIEY KI&STTBIJS ML&KHSFE&gTOIiaiLIKI© <§©„ NEW YORK OFFICE III FIFTH AVE 74 FRANKLIN ST. BOSTON w JlE3)Cl SEND FOR CATALOCUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Avenue BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, N. Y. CIT7 OKKKMIOL.M- (.OYSntUCTION AND EQUIPMENT wtrre rot catalogue and nuccs Boilers made of the best material; shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel: water space all around front, sides and back. Write for information. •+•♦•♦•+•♦•♦• •♦•-*•♦•♦•-♦••♦•♦•♦* i i LUMBER For Greenhouse Benches Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. We are in a Special ., DCPIfV PVDDCCC " Position to Furnish TCUM UlrntOO Everthing In PINE and HEnLOCK BUILDING LUnBER WRITE FOR PRICES t ♦ \\ Adam Schi I lo Lumber Co. 0 Cor. Wad St. & Hawthorn, - CHICAOO 1 Tel. North 1626 and 1627 »♦•♦•♦•♦•♦■•♦•♦••♦••♦•••♦••♦•♦•■•♦•♦•♦•♦#■►#•►•♦« FOR SALE Six Large Greenhouses In a city of 25,000 inhabitants, 35 miles from Boston, a range of Six large Greenhouses, propagating house and office and boiler room all of modern construction, healed by a new 90 u. r. steam boiler, seven acres of line land with resilience and stable. Houses stocked with 15,000 carna- tions and 10, coo bedding plants. 25,000 young carnations ready to plant out. Business wholesale and retail consumes all that can be grown. Address, N. ASH, care of Horticulture. 4l'4 HORTICULTURE March 31, 19m; ivviA/uvvsfvvvvvvvvt/vvvvvvvvvvs/viA/vviA/uvvvvvxAn^^ This is The Thorough Way We pack for shipment our frames and sash. Every precaution taken to prevent breakage of glass. We don't know of a sash that is made as honestly, as strongly. They have all the strong points of perfect joints, steel dowel pins and the round iron brace and tie d. The frames are made of cypress same selected quality as the sasn. Any one can erect them, it is only a matter of bolting up the angle iron at the corners, and dropping the rafter rail in place. Those angle irons are not only a matter of convenience, but make a perfectly rigid joint — a frame that will outlast any two ordinary ones and our gardener friends have proven it. Lord and Burnham Co. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS and MANUFACTURERS 1133 Broadway, cor. 26th St., N. Y. Boston Branch : 819 Tremont Building. Two more things about the sash you ought to know; they weigh 40 lbs. each, which makes them espe- cially light to handle ; we make a freight allow- ance on orders of ten or more. WVW^WVV»VWWWWVVVVVVVVVVVW^WVWWWWVVVVVVVV«^AWW^WlAVyVWWWWWW>WWWAWWI>ljWWIIM>>WMWI>WW%rit>Wlft<>WIIIWIIW>^ PLACE YOUR ORDERS AT ONCE if you want first class Easter Plants, My Stock is of the well-known High Standard of previous Years. Lilies, Ericas, Lilacs, Ramblers, Baby Ramblers, Hydrangeas, Azaleas. Genistas, Hyacinths, Daisies. All Sizes and Prices. ANTON SCHULTHEIS, College Point, New York April 7, 1906 HORTICULTURE 429 No Better Stock Has Ever Been Offered FOR EASTER Carnations from Cottage Gardens, Longiflorum Lilies from Suzuki & Satow, John Scott and Hinode Florist Company. Bulbous Stock from Carl Jurgens. American Beauties from the John Young Company. All other flowers in same high grade. Order Now. JOHN YOUNG 51 W. 28tH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone, 4463-4464 Mad. Sq. ■kiAiifclLiALf.lLAAiii.lL.Ui ,AL.iAiii.AL.iAiit.AL.iAiii./ THE RIGHT WAY TO BUY LILIES Our lilies are skilfully packed, twenty-five pots to a case ; one pot extra with each case without charge. Price i2c. per flower or bud. The Quality is Superfine. ORDER SHOULD BE PLACED AT ONCE. OUR AUCTION SALES Every Tuesday and Friday, beginning April 6. We have 40,000 Roses and very heavy consignments of Conifers, Rhododendrons and GARDEN SHRUBS. j n. f. McCarthy & co., 84 HAsNSTREET I 430 HORTICULTURE APril 7- 190S ALEXANDER J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE FLORIST OF NEW YORK can fill your order for any variety of Cut Flowers that you may want for Easter. I am handling a complete line of all the most desirable ROSES, ' CARNATIONS, and BULBOUS STOCK. Am also very strong on VIOLETS, ETC. Write for price list. Yours very truly, 43 W. 28th Street. Phone 1664-1665 Madison Square. Governor Herrick The New Single Violet Governor Herrick, is the finest and freest bloomer ever offered for sale, the plants producing over 200 blooms in a season lasting from Oct. 1 to May 14. The color is a rich, dark purple, large open flower, on a very strong stem. It is the best keeping Violet on the market and received special mention at the Boston Carnation Convention after being picked four days and traveling 700 miles before being judged. At Louisville, Ky., the Governor Herrick was one of the sensations of the exhibition. Prices of rooted cuttings are as follows: Per doz., $2.00; per 100, $10.00: per 1000, $75.00: 5000 or more, $60.00 per 1000. All orders will be filled in rotation, with the finest stock ever sent out. Write me to day for full description of the Governor Herrick. H. R. CARLTON JrSfc Willoughby, O. April 7, 1906 HORTICULTURE 431 10,000 Longiflorum Lily Plants 5000 Azaleas Crimson Rambler Roses Hydrangeas Spirals ALL GOODS PACKEH WITH CARE WELCH BROS., 15 Province St., BOSTON, MASS. TELEPHONES MAIN 6267-6268 HOTH OUS E GRAPE VINES, fine strong, two and three year old canes, Black Hamburg, Muscat Alexandria and other varieties. Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. 1 DAGGER FERNS, $1.25 per lOOO; Fancy, 1.50 Brilliant Bronze or Green GALAX 75c per 1000, 'O'?g°5oots Southern Smilax 50-lb. case $5.50 We can supply you with fresh made LAUREL FESTOONINC all winter, and gathered daily fresh from the woods, 4c, 6c and 6c per y*rd. Sample lot on application. BRANCH LAUREL, 35c per large n decorating purposes. Try thi Telephone or telegraph orders will receive prompt attention MtKSP CROWL FERN CO., MILLINGTON, MASS. 5,000 Easter Lilies From ij£ to 3 feet high, from 3 to 10 flowers or buds to a plant. Fine Foliage. Ten cents per bud or flower. Cash with order. CHRISTIAN DEHN 178 Beekman Street Saratoga Springs, N. Y. 432 HORTICULTURE April 7, 1906 VICTORY TELEPHONE 1664-1665 MADISON SQUARE All Correspondence to ALEX. J. OUTTHAN, Wholesale Florist, 43 West 28th Street 43 West 28th Street and Lynbrook, L. I. New York, April 5th. 1906. To Carnation Growers everywhere: Notwithstanding the phenomenal demand for Victory every day of every week since it was placed on sale we are glad to tell you that we will have right along an abundance of Cuttings sufficient to meet the demand no matter how large it may become. Victory's career has been a remarkable one. The highest honors have been accorded it wherever exhibited. It still stands pre-eminent amongst the Scarlet Carnations. No flower compares with it in the Carnation family for its keeping qualities. A journey across the ocean found it in fresh condition upon arrival. No Carnation is more prolific than Victory, nor does any Carnation give you as large a flower. Blooms averaging three and a half inches. A Victory plant has no surplus grass, every shoot means a flower. Victory comes in early and you want a Scarlet Carnation for Thanksgiving and Christmas Trade. A Batch of strong Cuttings from soil and pots up to three inches are now ready for delivery. Prices: $12.00 per hundred, $100.00 per thousand, 250 at the thousand rate. Discount for cash with order. Yours very truly, FOR SALE A CONSIGNMENT We have just received a large consignment of HOLLAND GROWN PLANTS, all in first class condition, consisting of ROSES, FRUIT TREES, CLIMBERS, RHODODENDRONS, Etc. ROSES. HYBRID PERPETUAL. Low budded, two year old, extra strong, strictly first class, and in best of con- dition, and in the following varieties in bundles of 10 for $1.00; $8.00 per ICO; $75.00 per IOOO. (No less than 10 of any one variety sold). Baroness Rothschild, Captain Christy, Con. Ferd. Meyer, Duke of Edinburg, Jules Margottin, La France, Magna Charta, Margaret Dickson, Mad. Gabriel Luizet, Mrs. John Laing, Mad. Plantier, Victor Verdier, Gen. Jacqueminot, Paeoria, Paul Ne>ron. OTHER ROSES. per 10 I euchstern (New Polyanthus) $1.50 Frau Kail Druschkii (Best New White) 1. 50 Hermosa (Hybrid Tea) 1.25 Clothilde Soupert, 3 year field grown, 1.25 RAMBLER ROSES. per 10 4 feet canes, Crimson, Extra Strong, many branches, Crimson, Very Strong, many branches, $1.25 feet canes, per IOO $12.50 12.50 10.00 10.00 per 100 $10.00 8.00 per 10 per 100 Crimson, Strong, 2 ft. canes, many branches, .75 5.00 While, Pink, Yellow, 4 to 6 feet canes, 1. 00 S.00 Wichuraiana Hybrids, Extra Strong, 3 yr. old, 1.25 10.00 RHODODENDRONS. PONTICUM andCUNNINGHAMII, Ea. Doz. 100 Fine plants, (8 inches high, 10 to 20 Buds, .35 $3.50 $25.00 Very large plants, 2 ft. " 30 " 40 " .75 8.00 50.00 FRUITS. PEARS, French P)ramids (Fine for forcing). Large grafted trees, 4 to 6 feet high, Each, 75c; Doz,, $8.00; 100, $50.00: in the following named varieties: — Beurre D'Aman- lis, Conseiller de Lavieres, Gen. Todleben, Le Lectier. BLACK CURRANTS; Extra Strong, large plants, 4 feet, many branches, $i.oc per Doz., $7.50 per 100. AKEBIA QU1NATA. Extra strong roots, S feet Runners, Ea., 25c; Doz., $2.50; 100, $20.00. If you are interested in HARDY PERENNIALS, EVERGREENS, FLOWERING SHRUBS, DAHLIAS, and BULBOUS STOCK, for Spring planting, get our SPECIAL PRICE LIST of Field and Pot Grown plants. Prices similarly low to the above. PALISADE NURSERIES, - ■ Sparkill, N. Y. Formerly conducted by Clucas & Boddington Co. April 7. 190C HORTICULTURE. 433 America is conceded to be UNXLD It was considered exquisite enough to be used exclusively with Smilax and Ferns in decorating the yacht " Mayflower " last August for the reception of the Peace envoys. *'The effect was gorgeous." The name was so appropriate too. Introduced by us. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS FLORAL PARK, N.Y. ■^^wn^^^^^w^^^^—v^*^^ LADY GAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl Druscnki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Notting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH rose specialist WOODS HOLE, MASS. KILLARNEY The most profitable Rose to date. Strong, thrifty young plants. $10 per 100. $90 per 1,000 SIEBRECHT&SON Rose Hill Nursery NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y. FOR SALE Grafted Plants, Brides and Haids, from 2 1=2 inch pots, extra fine, $12.00 per 100. Rowayton Greenhouses, Rowayton, Conn. You Will Want a Few Begonia Oloire de Lorraine Plants. My stock comes from an Excellent Source. Why not place yuur order early to secure June and July delivery ? Strong 2'.: in. plants. $15 per 100. $140 per 1000 S. S. SK1DELSKY - 24 No. 24th Street, . Philadelphia i MISS RATE MOULTON A New Rose OF ^Sterling Merit Color — A beautiful light pink. jhape — Like Richmond, but fuller. Size — Larger than Richmond. Foliage — Dark, heavy as American Beauty. Growth — Vigorous, producing strong bottom shoots. Blooming — Steady; not a cropper. Free from Mildew and has never yet been affected by Black Spot. Best Temperature 550 to 580 night. Shown at the leading flower shows where it has received high praise, especially for its un- rivalled keeping qualities. Miss Kate Moulton is a winner and has Come to Stay. We have a limited supply of plants which we are offering from 2 1-2 inch pots, at the following prices : ' 1 100, $30.00 500, $125.00 1,000, $200.00 Lots of 5,000 and upwards. $175.00 per 1,000 We also have grafted stock ready now for delivery at 25% additional to prices on own root stock. Orders for April and May delivery being booked now by the originators. Minneapolis Floral Company JOHN MONSON, - Proprietor And by the Leading Dealers MW»J*« •****m**^**»*m**»^i*i WW^^M(»Wl^WW>MW■»♦>••»•♦•♦•♦•♦♦♦•■♦■•♦•♦•♦•■»• ROBERT CRAIG CO. 49th & Market Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. iwwiwwwwwi DAHLIA PLANTS NOW READY A large collection of rare and new varieties. ROOTS A quantity of standard sorts on hand. Catalogues free. DAVID HERBERT & SON SUCCESSORS TO L. K. PEACOCK, Inc. I ATCO, NEW JERSEY PIONEER GUARANTEED NURSERY STOCK AT WHOLESALE PRICES. | AH stock guaranteed disease free and true to name. Hart Pioneer Stock Is pure bred and produces heavy crops. Value received for every dollar sent us. No Agent's Commission. WRITE FOR COnPLETE PRICE LIST. WE WILL SAVE YOU nONEV. HART PIONEER NURSERIES, ""ST" Fott Scott, Kan. KOSTER BLUE SPRUCE 5 ft. to 8 ft. high J. H. TROY, New Rochelle, N. Y. FOREST TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS AND SEEDLINGS Catalpa Speclosa, BIj t. Nursery grown ami collected seedlings. FOREST NURSERY AND SEED CO. McMINNVILLE, TENN, R. F. D. 2 TUM F. E. CONINE NURSERY CO. Succewor to FRANK ELMER CONINE. STRATFORD, CONN. Established 1 : years. HAVE FOR SALE 1500 AUSTRIAN AND SCOTCH PINES for immediate effect, ranging from ^ to 8 ft. in height, i times transplanted. Root pruned. Well fur- nished. Grown in heavy soil with elegant roots. The majority of them Specimens. No better in This Country. Come and pick them out. Also General Nursery Stock. AMERICAN GROWN ROSES 50,000 ROSES. Write for Varieties and Prices. HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, Elizabeth, N.J. 'The !F\ E>. CONINE NURSERY CO. Stratford, Conn. SELL RELIABLE NLRSERY STOCK. Establislied 11 Yeeirss ALL KINDS. FILL LATE ORDERS. April 7, 1906 HORTI CULTURE 437 Primula obconica ^randiflora ( ai;mim:a EtOSI v The new hybridized giant flowered obconica prim- roses are among the most attractive dowering plants for the market florist, and doubtless fchej will become widely known in the mar future. Their abundant flow- ering habit, strong and willing growth during fully six months and easy handling, gives them a superiority far ahead of the old and well known Chinese Primula sinensis; in fad it is already the rival and in a few more years when better known, it will be the principal primrose grown for the Christmas and Easter whole- sale trade. Primula obconica i; a native of Central China,, and was introduced in 1882. Since that time many cross- ings have been made by thorough florins. In the be- ginning it seemed not to take any pollenization, until in 1898, when its development came out in crossing it with tlir Chinese primrose. Well known specialists here and abroad, especially in Germany, have worked with great devotion to improve this new hybrid, and they thus far succeeded in obtaining five distinct colors and two types, which all come true from seed. To grow obconica primroses from seed is much easier than with the old Chinese primrose. The best time to sow seed is from February until the end of May. and a mixture of leaf mould with sharp sand will give the required results. Sow the seeds carefully in low pans or boxes, with plenty of drainage; sew very thinly and evenly, and do not cover them at all. Place the same in a proportionate moisture >'( abotil sixty degrei -. and protect against full sunlight; also cover the pans or boxes with glass. After the seeds germinate, take the class off and cover again only during night time. which is to protect the little seedlings from being eaten up by snails. The seeds require about two or three weeks to germinate. After tin- little seedlings have been twice transplanted in a mixture of light sandy soil, free from any fresh manure substances, and having four or more leaves, thej should he planted in two or two-and-a-half-inch pots. After they have become well established and well rooted, again repot in four-inch pots and continuously repot until they are in six or seven, even some of them in eight-inch pots; or more advisable are the so-called seven or eight-inch azalea pots. To keep obconica prii ses in a healthy and well - aped growth during the summer, doubtless they re- quire plenty of cool air and even moisture, also careful watering: therefore it is preferable during the summer months to hold them in a cold frame, not deeper than about twelve to eighteen inches, plunged in soil or ashi s, covered with shaders made from small laths, and especially protei I against full sunshine. As soon as the old nights -tart bring them into the lightest place in your greenhouse and let the temperature be not higher than sixty degrees nor lower than forty de- grees o th night time. During the winter months Eul attention should be paid to the watering. -m^ 438 HORT1CU LTU R£ April 7, 1906 Garden Culture of Sweet Peas. Twenty-five year- ago sweet peas were very little cultivated, as compared with the enormous amount I seed that will be planted this coming season. In fact, I think it would be quite conservative to say that fifty pounds of seed is planted today where one pound was then. In those days our list of varieties was con- fined to a comparatively few shades of color; we had white, purple, scarlet, pink, and quite a few combina- tions of colors; such as scarlet and white, and scarlet- striped. Many of you will remember the old names; there were Painted Lady, Invincible Scarlet, Captain Clark, and a few others. Before me as I write. I have a prominent seedsman's catalogue of the year 1885 : and three lines are devoted to sweet peat — describing white, scarlet, and mixed. When, twenty years ago the com- ing summer (August 14, 1886), the writer was able to make an exhibit of six distinct colors of sweet peas be- fore the Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Boston, he thought that he had a very nice collection of sweet peas. Today the named varieties of this flower are numbered by hundreds. But it is not alone this remarkable increase of named kinds that has given the sweet pea the truly wonderful position it now holds amongst annual flowers, but also the simply mar- velous advance that has been made in the size of the individual flowers, and the increased number of flowers on one stem. The sweet pea of today in its best form is something so exquisitely beautiful as to be beyond the power of pen to describe. After years of experimenting, the method of cultivation, that taken one season with another, gives me the most satisfactory flowers is as follows: The earlier sweet peas are sown in the spring the more thriftily the vines will grow, and the larger will be the flowers gathered from them. Just as soon as the soil is dry and mellowed sufficiently to receive the seed, it should be sown. The seed should be planted in rows, and covered at least eight inches deep. This is clone as follows : Having prepared the ground and made the rows the desired depth, we may drop the seed and draw into the row soil enough to cover the seed two inches deep ; as soon as the young plants appear through this covering, draw into the row two inches more soil, and so on until the trench has been filled up even with the surface of the ground. From the time the seed is sown until the young plants have started to run upon whatever supports are provided, the greatest care must be taken that the soil, at any stage, does not cake on the surface — keep the soil loose all the time for satisfactory results. Sweet peas must be bushed just as soon as well up. Use birch brush or wire poultry netting. Whatever the vines are trained upon must be very firmly secured in position, so that the vines when fully grown, being very heavy, will not be blown down. In nine seasons out of ten, the secret of success with sweet peas is to "plant them very early, and plant them very deep." as above explained. Be most liberal in sowing the seed; sweet peas always do much better when sown thickly; put a pound of seed in not exceeding sixty feet of row. One last word, and I am done. Commence to gather the blooms from the moment the vines show color, and gather every fully opened flower after that daily. Do not allow a single bloom to wither on the vines, as when seed pods begin to form your sweet peas gradually cease blooming. The Eel Worm Question Editor Hokticultuke : — I have read in your issue of March 17 some notes by E. L. Adams on a subject that is very dear to the hearts of many rose growers (that "dear." Mr. Editor, is a little joke of mine and I hope that you will not blue pencil it). The story of the life history of nematodes as there given is very inter- esting and instructive, and 1 am sure the treatment of a scientific subject in such a readable manner is always appreciated by your subscribers. The point, however, to which I desire to call special attention is that, "The problem of control (of nema- todes) is not difficult." Well, well, this certainly is doubly welcome news to rose growers who have strug- gled for years to combat the ravages of this miserable little pest, which we are told has now been definitely located as an animal, although there are times when we tillers of the soil have been prone to class it with those infernal demons which have no physical being. Can you not induce Mr. Adams to give us poor unsci- entific mortals who are thirsting for knowledge, a little more definite information on this subject? He has a sure method to "fix" eel worms "with green houses that are idle in the summer." We are out of that cinch, however, as rose houses in this vicinity are gen- erally pretty busy at that time of the year. "Freezing will destroy large numbers." That is g I. We are able to take advantage of this while the soil is still in the field, but as a rule, the "large num- bers" do not appear until they have multiplied in the roots, and as most of the forcing roses are not hardy under glass, we must he content with the execution we did in the field. "The most practical method is to sterilize the soil." Well, possible for cucumbers, but certainly not for roses. Give us a good rich, mellow loam that has not been used for roses and we will dispense with the sterilizing process. Suppose, however, we unfortunately get this sterilizing bee in our bonnets. Sterilize our sand for cuttings, sterilize the pots, sterilize the soil for potting, sterilize the soil for planting, sterilize the manure for top dressing, and finally sterilize all water before it is allowed to touch the soil. Does this seem the most practical method? Yet we must carry it out in full if we would annihilate the pest completely. "Liming the soil ... is helpful." Personally. I have great faith in liming, but still. Dr. Stone, the best authority on nematodes, says that lime does not kill them. Nevertheless the practical rose grower knows that liming is helpful and up to the present time it is. at least to some of us, the "most practical method." "Mustard can be sown and when plentifully covered with galls pulled up and burned." Now isn't that a lovely fairy tale? We sow mustard, and, as Mr. Ad- ams says, the eel worms "enter and multiply." After they have multiplied freely and grown good and fat we pull up the roots : some of them will come up, certainlv not all. What becomes of those that are left? We have pulled up the original animals but have left their children, and perhaps, their children's children. Verily "the problem of control is not difficult," at least, with a facile pen and a copious supply of ink. A tnfycjfyjsn/ <££+.?* y- April 7, 190G HORTICULTURE 439 Cypripedium caudatum ( lypripediums galore, seedlings by thousands, im- provements on the old varieties m many cases, but occasionally we are charmed at the sight of an old friend. Such is Cypripedium caudatum, one of the most beautiful and interesting species, but though intro- duced in 18-17 it is never seen in quantity. Here and there a plant, but always admired when in flower, its odd and graceful form demanding more than a passing glance the most indifferent plant lovers will stop and admire its beauty, while others considerably more val- uable will be passed unnoticed. It delights in a slightly warmer temperature than most varieties and the plant in the accompanying photograph has been doing splendidly in the same spur for several years, making several nice clean growths, having as neighbors C. Brownii, C. cardinale. ('. leucorrhodum, C. Domi- nianum and other selenipediums. It requires liberal watering when growing and should not be disturbed too often ; when you find a certain place in the house which suits it. let it remain there. I find this true with many cypripediums. A few years ago C. Lawrencianum could not be coaxed to grow, until finally we placed them on the end of a bench near the door, and now they grow as if they felt at home. C. caudatum is a choice variety and should be in every collection : it will always be a favorite. t^ujJ-^^^r Phaius grandifolius At the present time, March 24, we have some fine large clumps of Phaius grandifolius in bloom. These plants were collected by the writer in the mountains of Jamaica over a dozen years ago and blossom annually about this time. The plant is not a native of Jamaica but was introduced there many years ago and is natural- ized in many parts of the island now. I remember well my first introduction to this plant when collecting in the mountains along with an English missionary, Mr. Griffiths, who was a great lover of or- chids, and knew the homes of most of the genera and species indigenous to the island. The Phaius grew must luxuriantly in a field which was once part of a sugar plantation. The soil of this neglected field was a strong, rich, yellow, porous loam. The plants were in full blossom at the time and their flowering stems at- tained a height of about four feet and a half, each stem carrying a great number of flowers. Although the flowers were not as showy or as bright as some other orchids, yet they were produced so plentifully and grew so luxuriantly amongst the ferns and grasses which made a fine setting for them that it was a sight that impressed itself very strongly on my memory and since that time I have an affectionate liking for this plant. It is an evergreen terrestrial orchid which has been cultivated in gardens for over a hundred years. Since it was introduced into cultivation it has had many names, and some old gardeners still hold on to some of the old names. It is hard to give up an old name when it has been once thoroughly impressed on the memory. It was known at one time or another by the following names: Phajus Tankervillei, Bletia Tankervillea, Limodorum Tankervillea and Pacline speetabilis. This gives an excellent example of how difficult it is for gar- deners to keep track of names when botanists change their minds so frequently or are careless in their work and place the plant in the wrong genus. This phaius blooms during the late winter and early spring months and if kept, while in blossom, in not too hot a house its flowers will last in good condition for several weeks. It has one splendid quality which many orchids are deficient in. and that is its long and stout flower stems and although its flowers are not as showy a- ,aii lev a- yet 1 1 1 < ■ \ have a charm of their own. I am pleased that in many places they are becoming favor- ites and being sought after. The flowers which are of a good size are produced in hmg erect racemes. The sepals and petals are white on the outer surface and of a chocolate brown within. The lip or labellum white at the apex and the throat yellow, veined with crimson. The flowers last a long time when cut and make a good flower for florists' use. Their principal qualifications for a good florists' flower are their fine long stems, good keeping qualities, cheapness and ease of culture. After the plant.- have flowered and have begun to show signs of new growth then it is time to repot. We repot our plain- aboui every second year. When the plants are turned nut of their pots take a sharp stick and pick away a large portion of the old soil. Use well drained and thoroughly clean pots and if the plants are m good health give them one size larger than they were in before. A compost of fibery loam, leaf-mould and rotten cow manure suits them well. Spread the fleshy roots nut well in the pots and see that they are not bundled up together, packing the soil moderately firm about them. Until the roots take hold of the fresh soil water sparingly, but syringe frequently and keep a 440 HO RTI CULTURE April 7, 1906 moist atmosphere; this will induce strong healthy growth which is the forerunner of a good supply of flowers. \- they fill the pots with roots occasional watering of liquid manure is beneficial. A temperature of 55 degrees to 60 degrees suits them. As the plants are terrestrial and evergreen it is not advisable to dry them off at resting time. If they require a rest it is best given by putting them in a cooler place and keep- iij them slightly drier. There are many mon species belonging to this genus, and there are also many fine hybrids which have been raised of late years but these are too expensive for general use and hence the reason for recommending this old fashioned orchid which is so easily grown and flowers so freely. British Horticulture. GROWING FOR MARKET In a paper which was recently read before the members of the Addlestone Gardeners' Society some interesting facts were given to show the progress made in commercial horticulture in this country. The total area under orchards in 1904 was 243,008 acres, and small fruits 77.947 acres. The former has increased in 63.9 per cent, in 31 years. Fruit growing has in many places been substituted for corn crops, which are no longer profitable owing to the heavy cheap foreign supplies. Two tendencies are observable in the modern development of market growing, and these are the cheapening methods of cultivation and • the increase in the variety of crops grown. Amongst the later ehanges touched upon were experiments which are being made in the utilization of the motor service for convey- ing produce to London, and a new departure which is being made in the Evesham district in Worcestershire to produce early vegetables. Hitherto this branch has been chiefly in the hands of the French growers, who by the use of frames and bell glasses cultivate quantities of lettuce, radishes, asparagus, cauliflower, etc.. for the British markets. A French grower lias been conduct- ing operations in the Evesham district, and he has al- ready demonstrated that it is possible to produce as good crops as those cultivated in the neighborhood of Paris. IRISH HORTICULTURE F. W. Moore. Director of the Eoyal Botanic Gardens. Glasnevin, has lately published some interesting facts relating to the progress made in Irish horticulture in recent years. He considers that there has been a dis- tinct advance in the cultural standard of the private establishments, whilst the same satisfactory movement has characterized various branches of commercial hor- ticulture. Instead of being dependent on English sources for supplies, the Irish nurserymen have estab- lished a world-wide trade. The Irish seed merchants now secure large contracts outside the country. "Boses, tulips, narcissi, herbaceous plants, anemones and as," M r MEooi tat< ' ire now grown better in Ireland than anywhere elese, and our Irish specialists are kept bu- rs for these classes of plants for aln m utside Ireland, where the climate permits - to be grown. Holland • u ii ■ own specialties." The well established, for it is to the •"Emerald Isle-'" we look for some of the lead- ing novelties at the summer exhibition of the National Bose Society. Fruit growing is another branch in which satisfactory strides have been made. Under the auspices of the Department of Agriculture over 200 acres of young orchards have been planted. Experts are engaged in giving practical instruction in various districts, to provide trained men. AN IMPORTANT WORK Professor G. S. Boulger, F. L. S., a noted writer on botanical subjects, is publishing in monthly parts, through Messrs. Cassell & Co., his famous work on "Familiar Trees." illustrated by photo-micrographs of each wood, and a series of water-color drawings. Some years ago Professor Boulger read a paper at the Sur- veyors' Institute on •'The scientific study of timber," and this was to some extent the foundation of his great work on wood. His real interest in trees, however, began in 1876, when some students in his natural his- tory class at the Royal Agricultural College at Ciren- cester entered for the forestry examination of the High- land and Agricultural Society. At their request the Professor gave what was undoubtedly the first attempt at a complete course of lectures on forestry in the coun- try. This led to his contributing to the Journal of Forestry which was started about that time. In that journal Professor Boulger published a series of papers on ''Cultural First Principles," which fully dealt with the physiology of trees, and he followed this by a series intended partly for artists on '"The Beauty of British Trees." As an indication of the painstaking character of Professor Boulger's work it may be mentioned that his works on wood and "Familiar Trees" each repre- sented three years' hard work. A DUCAL DOMAIN One of the most delightful estates to be seen in the sylvan surroundings of Surrey is that of the Duke of Connaught, at Bagshot Park. The extensive grounds are noted for the rrlagnificenee of the trees and flowering shrubs. The place is also full of historic interest, for here the visitor is shown a remarkable specimen of Abies firma, planted by the late Emperor Frederick of Germany in 1880. In the same year the late Queen Victoria planted an Abies pinsapo. Five years later Prince Leopold of Prussia planted a Tsuga Menziesii, and the Duchess of Connaught a similar tree. In the gardens rhododendrons and azaleas are special features. Some of the former are 33 feet through, and they flour- ish most luxuriantly owing to the peaty nature of the soil. Kalmias are another leading attraction. Kalmia latifolia often grows to the height of 18 feet. The varieties vary in color from nearly white to deep pink. Leading to the orangery are three distinct avenues. One is called the rhododendron walk, with plants from 5 to 12 feet high. One of the finest varieties is Bosslyana, which flowers in March, with bright scarlet blooms. Another avenue is lined on either side with Azalea pontica in variety, growing more than five feet high, • mil of a •< r\ large circumference, whilst the third has yews on both sides. < >n the walls of the orangery, Wis- taria alba, flowers luxuriously in summer. On the man- sion there are grown jasminum. pyracantha, escallonia, variegated ivies, and Crimson Rambler roses. y^JH. ftell*&. London '•' April 7, 1906 HORTICULTURE 441 Buddleias See colored supplement, issue of March 24, 1906. The Buddleias are valuable flowering shrubs, hardy in English gardens, and now, thanks in a great meas- ure to the initiative of Messrs. James Veitch & Sons, several new sorts have been added to our collections and doubtless will sqon be widelj grown where hardy flow- ering trees and shrubs are valued. The commonest of the buddleias is B. globosa (the orange Ball Tree). It derives its popular name from the curious appearance of its tiower-heads. This favor- ite shrub is a native of Chili; in English gardens, par- ticularly those of the south and southwest, it grows freely and in time attains a large size. A large plant in full bloom is very handsome. It is of rapid growth and even if cut down by frost in winter will invariably grow freely again the next year. Buddleia variabilis is also a valuable shrub, although at present not so widely grown as B. globosa. It is a native of China and was found by a French missionary, who sent seeds to France in 1893. From these seeds plants were raised that flowered the following year. Dr. Henry has found it growing in Central China. Buddleia variabilis was thus described in The Botanical Magazine, August, 1898: "This plant is a native of the mountains of Ichang and adjacent provinces of China. It is a large shrub, 8 to 10 feet or more high, very variable in foliage and with flowers densely crowded in globose heads pedunded in the axils of the uppermost leaves, and which vary in color from pink to pale lilac with an orange throat." It is a vigorous plant and flowers free- ly. In spring it grows freely from the old wood and during the summer makes growths 4 feet to 5 feet long. It is cut back more or less each year, but this is as might be expected, for it is of a semi-herbaceous char- acter and grows until late autumn. Buddleia variabilis Veitehiana is a handsome plant and -superior to the type. It has received a first-class certificate from the'Boyal Horticulture Society. Veitch- iana is more robust than variabilis, and bears larger panicles and flowers. The color of the latter is also brighter, being deep lilac or violet-mauve with orange- colored centre. The variety Veitehiana is one of the many good plants we owe to the collector, Mr. E. H. Wilson, sent out to China by Messrs. James Veitch & Sons. Those who have grown Buddleia variabilis should certainly not be without the variety Veitehiana. One grower writing of it says: "In the spring I was given a tiny plant of the variety Veitehiana about 6 inches in height. Tiiis was planted out in the garden and now has shoots 7 feet in length, while it has been flowering freely for the last fortnight. The bloom racemes at more than 12 inches long, but I have seen some on larger bushes that exceeded 2 feet in length." Buddleia variabilis magnifica is considered by some to be even finer than B. v. Veitehiana. Others, however, prefer the latter. B. V. magnifica is more robust than Veitehiana; it has larger flowers, which are some shades deeper in color than those of Veitehiana. This buddleia has received a first class certificate from the Royal Horticultural Society. It was generally admired when exhibited by Messrs. James Veitch & Sons, and was regarded as a promising new shrub. Buddleia Colvillei is the most beautiful of all the buddleias, but unfortunately it is not hardy when planted in the open garden. It needs the shelter of a wall in this country to enable it to be grown satisfac- torily. Even then it is all the better for some slight protection during severe weather. Mr. James Veitch describes it as a native of the Sikkim Himalaya where, at an altitude of 9000 to 12,000 feet, it forms a large erect shrub or small tree 10 to 12 feet high. The cam- panulate flowers, which are produced in great numbers in long terminal panicles, are bright rose-pink shaded with red. H. H. Thomas. Moving Large Evergreens Few men have had so much experience with the plant- ing and transplanting of evergreens during the past few years as Arthur Griffin, superintendent of the E. T. Gerry estate at Newport. Dozens of immense specimens were moved long distances last winter and the winter before and, notwithstanding the commonly entertained idea that it is a risky business to move evergreens at that time of the year, not one of those moved has succumbed ; on the contrary all have made good growth of root and branch. On removing some of the medium-sized trees again last fall, in order to make a slight rearrangement, Mr. Griffin was exceedingly surprised at the growth the roots of these trees had made. These are facts worthy of the consideration of any one contemplating moving large spruce trees— trees that would change completely the appearance of a place. It is well-nigh impossible to move such large specimens in the spring, whereas if the work is done in frosty weather the only conditions absolutely necessary are money anfl the presence of a careful overseer. Many disappoint- ments result from attempts at moving large trees of any kind in the spring and this is especially true of ever- greens because very often it is found that their roots help but little in holding together the ball of earth re- quired in moving, and no matter how much care is exercised in binding this ball very often a great part of it is lost before the desired destination is reached. Again, the moving of many trees of large size in the busy spring or early summer is attended with great incon- veniences, and occasionally the work, for obvious rea- sons, is so hurried that these conditions in themselves contribute somewhat to the failures when failures occur. When moving trees in winter it may be better to take a larger ball than would be thought necessary at any otheAime, but on account of the ease with which this extra large ball may be handled when frozen the in- creased size will not' add proportionately to the cost. 442 HORTICULTURE April 7, 190G HORTICULTURE AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART. Editor and Manager. Spring has come. We see it in the burst- Easter jn£p buds and blooming crocuses, we hear greeting it in the song of robin and blue bird and it thrills us with longings for the outdoor life and the invigorating breath of the garden and the wildwood. Dull impulses are stirred to fresh life and the wonderful regeneration going on all around us inspires us with living purpose. How detestable the selfishness and stupid follies of every day experience appear in the wholesome light of the spring awakening; how the burdens of material existence lighten ; how buoyantly one assumes fresh responsibilities; how hope- ful looks the future! May this glorious Easter season bring happiness and prosperity in overflowing abun- dance is Horticulture's sincere wish for every reader of this our second Easter number. Agreeably to custom, this week's For the issue of Horticulture is dedicated Easter growers to the glorious spring festival of flowers and the great industry which plays so important a part in the appropriate celebra- tion of the day. The greenhouses now so radiant with gorgeous color, the reward of many months of unremit- ting toil and anxiety, will in a few days be divested of all their glory and their fragrant contents will have gone out into the homes of rich and poor, of joy and of sadness, carrying their sweet message of the spring lime, of new hope and inspiration. We believe with the speaker at the rose banquet that flower culture is the most honorable and elevating occupation on the face of the earth and it is our best wish for the Easter plant and flower growers that they may have willing' buyers for everything they produce and ample returns for their investment and labor. Field (lavs, so called, are rightly The advantages regarded in some of our florists' of visiting organizations as among their most instructive and enjoyable functions. The name, itself, is somewhat of a misnomer as applied to a greenhouse visii but the visiting habit is a good trait for either a 30cietj or an individual to acquire. It combines the advantagi of the lecture and the exhibition, the two universally recognized means of imparting instruction and stupid, indeed, must he be who cannot learn something to his own advantage on these excursions, not to mention the recreation to be derived from the outing and the friendly intercourse of one's fellows. The worker who seldom sees any place but his own. who imagines he cannot spare the time to participate in these social affairs, is his own enemy for, in the long run, he will surely find himself left behind, distanced by his more enterprising contemporaries, and a mere nonentity outside of his own conceit. in commercial floriculture the The indispensable ultimate object has been only wholesale florist half accomplished when the flower has been produced. It matters little how well grown the stock may be if it is not also well sold. If it is to go to waste in the storehouse or be sacrificed at a fraction of its value to the street fakir all the work of its production has gone for naught. As a certain philosophical wholesale dealer is wont to say, "We've accomplished little or nothing until the flower is transferred from the ice-chest to the ledger or cash book." Our advertising pages in this issue are well patronized by the men who are engaged in the indis- pensable work of transfering the great Easter product to the ledger or cash book. ' The business of the whole- sale florist has grown within a few years to enormous size and importance. Its peculiar requirements have brought to the surface a class of shrewd business men, able, industrious and enterprising, well fitted to sup- plement the growers' cultural abilities by developing and maintaining a remunerative market for their product. They speak for themselves in our advertising pages. We hope our readers will favor them with their patronage for everything needed in the Easter material they offer. They are handling today the cut of the best growers by an overwhelming majority and can "make '_! I." The "Better Farming Special" train is Mahomet creating an unprecedented sensation as goes to the it proceeds on its .route through the mountain rural sections of New England. The ears are fitted up with exhibits bearing upon modern husbandry and agricultural methods and appliances and lectures are given at each town, where the train stops for an hour or so. Nothing that has happened within the experience of the present generation has ever aroused the interest of the farmers as this- clever idea of bringing to their doors the demonstration in a practical way of what the experiment stations have investigated and proven in the years since their estab- lishment. The accumulated knowledge of the agricul- tural colleges derived from scientific study and experi- ment is now in a fair way to reach and benefit those for whose elevation and enlightenment these institutions were founded but who with characteristic rural per- versity or skepticism have never been disposed to learn much, from the Bulletins and the "new-fangled" methods therein set forth. "Mahomet called the hill to come to him. again and again; and when the hill stood still he was never a whit abashed, but said. Tf the hill will not come to Mahomet. Mahomet will go to the hill." " April 7, 1906 H ORTI CULTURE U3 THE COMING OF THE DAFFODILS. (By Alfred Austin, Poet Laureate of Eng- land.) "Awake, awake! for the springtime's sake, March daffodils, too long dreaming! The lark is high in the spacious sky, And the celandine stars are gleam- ing. The gorse is ablaze, and the woodland sprays Are as crimson as August heather, The buds they unfurl, and mavis and merle Are singing duets together. "The rivulets run, first one by one, Then meet in the swirling river, And in out-peeping roots the sun-god shoots The shafts of his golden quiver. The thrush never stops in the hazel copse. Till with music the world seems ringing, And the milkmaid hale, as she swings her pail, Comes out from the dairy singing. "The madcap lambs round their steadier dams Are skipping as, one time, they did; And, proud of the cheat, will the cuckoo repeat Soon the tale of the nest invaded. The swain and his sweet in the love- lanes meet, And fondle and face each other, Till he folds her charms in his world- wide arms, With kisses that blind and smother." Then the daffodils came, aflame, aflame, In orchard, and garth, and cover; And out April leapt, and first smiled, then wept. And longed for her Mayday lover. — From the Independent. ' OLD FOGIES. Editor HORTICULTURE: Dear Sir — Permit me to congratulate you on having at least one live person- age on your staff of contributors who can discern a possible humbug when he sees it, and prescribe in befitting language measures calculated to undo, ere they get too bold, excessive enthusiasm on the part of those re- sponsible for same; thus rendering valuable services to the, — I trust, — fast increasing numbers of the readers of your journal. This gentleman is en- dowed with argumentative faculties of a convincing nature, that is evident- ly begot from sound practical experi- ence and observation. I simply wish to add my humble indorsement to the sentiments expressed and so well put by your correspondent, R. T. McGorum, in the last issue of your paper regard- ing the so-called "new fangled, me- chanical watering." I -honestly be- lieve that this scheme is outside the pale of serious consideration as far as practical working is concerned under glass Doubtless we may be consdered fit subject to come under the headline caption, — but time will tell. It cannot be said, however, that we are cowards, inasmuch as we dare to express our convictions. I for one shall retire from the field of contrary opinion, as gracefully as you please, hat in hand, with unal- loyed reverence for the victor, should future results prove the opposite tc our way of thinking. K. FINI.AYSON. MORE ABOUT MECHANICAL WATERING. Answering criticism of Robert T. McGorum as published in HORTI- CULTURE of March 24th, page 360. Mr. McGorum starts his arguments with a poem which probably originated with one of his ancestors when the old can was in its prime. Poetry may be all right in its place, but I cannot see what it has to do with mechanical watering. Mr. Mc. says that the read- ers of HORTICULTURE are no wiser after reading my remarks than before. I wish to say that none of us are apt to grow much wiser by a few remarks on paper which can only be suggestive of what is possible unless we take ad- vantage and make use of what is in our reach. As far as Mr. Mc. getting insight into mechanical watering I would advise that he give it a trial, but am afraid that owing to the fact that he has used the watering can so long his set ideas in this direction would not allow his seeing its advan- tages, his brain is so full of old theories that it will not absorb new ideas; it is like a sponge full of water — you can pour water all over it and none will soak in. Then he goes off somewhere and has a dream about dry spots and red spiders; these are also some of the im- pressions time has printed into his brain, otherwise he would not dream about them. "Wake up," Grandpa Mc- Gorum, rub your eyes so you may see clearly that with mechanical watering there is no need of dry spots or red spider. He mentions that a mechanical watering system was used in an ad- joining town of his many years ago, and believes that the concern is now out of business. What kind of a sys- tem was it? There are different ways of going about things. Does he mean to say, that the mechanical watering put them out? I do not claim that the mechanical watering is a panacea for all business ills, that it will make an expert grower of a ditch digger. But if used aright it will soften precon- ceived opinions, and make many con- verts from Mr. McGorum's old-time methods. He speaks about cement benches, saying they are being discarded. Let me say, as cement is superseding wood in other building operations so it will supersede the wooden bench and many other parts of greenhouse where wood is now used. I say again mechanical watering will supersede the can and hose for greenhouse watering as sure as the hose has superseded the can because it practically does away with the watering labor. It will do better work than a man can do with the hose and will grow more uni- form crops. He will probably ask what has he to prove the above asser- tions. In answer I will suggest as "the proof of the pudding is the eating thereof," that every one interested try mechanical watering to prove its su- periority to his own satisfaction, as I have proved it to mine, and others, where the system is installed have proved it to theirs. In conclusion I might offer the fol- lowing, written to another party, by W. B. Davis, a leading western grower: While all have heard of watering machines, they are by most growers deemed an impossibility, and those who have dared to experiment in that direction have received little en- couragement. Nevertheless, the water- ing machine is now an assured suc- cess. W. B. Davis & Co., of Aurora, 111., have taken the lead by putting the system in their entire establishment of 50,000 square feet, this probably being the first greenhouse in the world watered exclusively by machines. The watering now done perfectly in one hour formerly required nine hours. LOUIS WITTBOLD. A FEW MORE WORDS ABOUT MECHANICAL WATERING. Mr. Wittbold would have us believe that the idea of mechanical watering has for its origin the rising and pro- gressive young men of the present day. Mechanical watering, like several other young ideas, has gray hairs. Forty years ago, at Sir W. Arm- strong's place, in the hills above Roth- bury, Northumberland, England, was an orchard house. I cannot give the dimensions, as I was young at the time, but the plants under cultivation were the ordinary subjects of an or- chard houses — apples, pears, plums, cherries, nectarines, peaches, apricots, etc. They were all nice, shapely trees, say 8 feet high by 5 feet through. They were all established in slate tubs, as near as I can recollect, about 2 feet square or more. They were all on an arrangement of castors by which they could be turned or moved with the slightest effort, and a pipe ran over the whole of the rows of tubs, whereby they could be watered. There was also an arrangement for spraying the whole house. I made this trip with my father and Mr. James Gray, of King's Road, Chelsea, London, and re- member yet lots of the conversation between them on the 16-mile drive home. Mr. James Gray was one of the pioneers in greenhouse construc- tion and hot water heating. I also remember at the above place, the nat- ural fernery, at that time one of the finest in Britain. It was formed by covering a mountain "burn" with glass, and the cascades, pools, grottos, etc., were the home of luxuriant speci- mens of ferns that could not attain such vigor under less favorable condi- tions. I allude principally to the filmy section, such as Todeas pellucida and superba, Hymenophyllums, etc. The tree ferns, too, were grand. Almost everything on this place had to be under glass, as it was perched away up on the bleak side of the Cheviot Hills, but the magnificent scenery amply repaid for the inconveniences of the situation. I ought to state, in conclusion, that the "mechanical arrangement" was not thought much of by the gardener in charge, whose name, I am sorry to sav, I have forgotten. CHARLES INGRAM. PERSONAL. Wm. Hagemann, New York, has gone to Bermuda on a business trip. Julius Roehrs of Rutherford, N. J., returned on March 31 per steamship America from his European trip. Joseph A. Manda of South Orange, N. .1., who has been very sick for some weeks is now out of the hospital, and is rapidly regaining lost strength. 444 HORT1CU LTU RE April 7, 1906 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. PHILADELPHIA SPRING SHOW. In my hurried notes last week I omitted many important exhibits that deserved noticing. In the class for four azaleas in 10 inch pots John McCleary was first with a nice lot. There were some fine plants of Gloire de Lorraine begonia grown by Mr. Clement E. Newbold's gardener, Sam- uel Batchelor, which was awarded first premium. William K. Harris had a group of rhododendrons which carried off the first, so also had John McCleary gardener for Mrs. Walker. Margue- rites in 12-inch pots were magnificent specimens, William Robertson secur- ing a well-merited first for same. Same exhibitor also took first for specimen acacia and for a specimen plant of zonal pelargonium. Daniel Neeley, gardener for Craige Lippincott was first for a well-grown batch of cyclamens. There was an exhibit of the Arabis alpina flore-pleno — but the "pleno" seemed to be missing. First for varieties of English primrose went to Arthur Malton, Jr., gardener to Edgar T. Scott. Three pans in three distinct varieties of wallflowers exhibited by William Robertson took first and were very much admired. A pan of "London Pride," Saxifraga umbrosa, by same exhibitor brought pleasant memories to many. In pot roses William Robertson swept all before him. His Baby Rambler, Killarney and Frau Karl Druschki all showed evidences of good culture. A thalictrum exhibited by John McCleary showed conclusively what may be done with many similar plants. The Julius Roehrs Co. had a very chaste collection of orchids. Taking the show all together it was very instructive and merited better patronage. EDWIN LONSDALE. COLUMBUS FLORISTS' CLUB. The last regular meeting for the month of March was held on Tuesday evening the 27th, with. President Stevens in the chair. It was the largest gathering of our members seen in a long time, some forty being present. The matter of putting up, and sending out to the various schools, the penny packets of flower and vegetable seeds for the school gardens was continued. Many inquiries have been received from various cities throughout the state for seeds for the children— this movement is extending all over Ohio. Our club is very much pleased that the S. A. F. meeting this summer is to be at Dayton; the attendance from here will be large, and a bowling club is already taking form. After the meeting there was a very interesting discussion on roses in which all took part. The meeting was held at the spacious offices of the Fifth Avenue Floral Company, as the club finding- its old quarters in Iroquois Hall very inconvenient in many ways has given them up, and as yet has not decided where to permanently locate. The meeting was thoroughly enjoyed by all, and when the members departed at a very late hour after having en- joyed to the full, the good things provided by the hosts, the many bene- fits provided through our organization were fully realized. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTI- CULTURISTS. Department of Plant Registration. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Bound Brook, N. J., submits for registration the fol- lowing sweet peas: Mrs. Wm. Sim, seedling from Christ- mas White X Mr. Wild (exhibited in Boston as No. 81); color, salmon- orange. Mrs. T. J. Dolansky, seedling from Enchantress (exhibited in Boston as No. 96) ; color, silvery pink. Samuel J. Trepess, Glen Cove, L. I., N. Y., submits for registration the fol- lowing carnations: Maxwelton, seedling of 1903 (Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson X Enchantress) ; flower, white, 3 1-2 inches across, slightly fringed; stem, stiff, 26 inches long; very free with good calyx. Caroline Whitney, seedling of 1905 (Lady Bountiful X Enchantress) ; flowers, white, fringed, 3 1-2 inches in diameter; stem, 18 to 20 inches; wiry, ■Hid calyx, also good grower. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. GARDENERS- AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The next regular meeting of the club will be held at Horticultural Hall, Boston, on April 17. J. A. Pettigrew will lecture on "Embellishment of Streets and Waysides." Tickets are now in the hands of many members for the club banquet on April 25, and are selling fast. Tne attendance promises to be a record- breaking one. Applications already on hand assure a membership of over 300 on April 17, and the 400 goal will be reached ere the end of the year. W. N. CRAIG, Sec. PITTSBURG AND ALLEGHENY FLORISTS' AND GARDENERS' CLUB. "Easter Plants and Flowers" was the topic for discussion at the club meeting, Tuesday evening, April 3, and it was illustrated by a liberal display of flowers and plants. After routine business, the election of two members and a shaking up of dilinquent mem- bers, the meeting took up the flowers and plants in detail. David Fraser, gardener for H. C. Frick, showed azaleas, lily of the val- ley, begonias and Hydrangea rosea. This hydrangea, while by no means new. is not commonly grown, and it drew much attention, its pink blooms showing to advantage under artificial light. H. L. Blind and Bros, showed hy- drangea in bloom in a large tub from last spring cutting, forcing started in January, genistas in bloom, and Crim- son Rambler roses. A comparison of the merits of the Crimson Rambler and Philadelphia Rambler brought on the fact that while winter before last both Ramblers withstood the severe weath- er unhurt, yet this last winter the mild weather of January had started the buds alike on both, the Philadel- phia being killed to the ground, while the Crimson was unhurt. Blind Bros, also showed Spiraea Gladstone, lilacs and a fine lily. The talk on lilies developed that the bulbs had proven very poor this season, some growers estimating that they had lost over one-half of their bulbs, those coming from Japan proving the worst. The Shenley Park Greenhouses showed cinerarias, Veitch's strain, in pots, also a collection of the blooms on cardboard, with short stems ex- tending through the cardboard into wet moss in a shallow box, all in such shape that it was passed from one " Gardeners' and Florists' Cm b oi Boston Visiting W. W. Edgar Co. April 7. 1906 horticulture: 445 Part of Spring Exhibition gf Massachusetts Horticultural Society member to another for critical in- spection. Also daffodils in variety, well-grown Henry Irving looking par- ticularly well; jonquils and a pot of Nicotiana Sanders in bloom; tulips in variety, of which Ophir d'Or seemed the best yellow. Prince of Austria, the best scarlet, and Albion or White Hawk, the best white. The Park showed hyacinths in great variety. La Grandesse was perhaps the best white, and Prince of Saxony the worst of any color shown. Norma and Goethe were fine in the light col- ors. Cavaignac was admired by some. For the next meeting, "Bedding Plants and Palms" will be the subject. H. P. JOSL1N. greenhouses of W. W. Edgar Co. and Pierce Bros., where they inspected with much pleasure the Easter crops, and were sumptuously entertained. Robert Craig addressed the Florists' Club of Philadelphia on Easter plants on the 3rd inst. He traced the prog- ress of this industry for the past 20 years and pointed out the newest good things that should be used today, a very able and interesting paper, which will be found in its proper place in our columns. Recent visitors in Philadelphia: W. W. Edgar, Waverly, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Halliday, Baltimore, Md.; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd G. Blick, Norfolk, Va. ROSE GROWING FOR CUT FLOWERS. Paper read before the American Rose So- ciety by J. J. Curran. Mr. President and Gentlemen: When I undertook to read a paper before your society on this subject, I had little thought that after my researches into the newer methods I should find so little that was really new. It is an old saying, and a true one, that there is nothing new under the sun, and I am somewhat inclined now, to he of that opinion also, for just as I would be congratulating myself on having found or heard of something new, along comes one of the old boys and tells me that this same method has been followed in years gone by. After a few of these disappointments I made up my mind to give you such facts as I have gathered in my researches. If they contain anything new, so much the better; if they are old, they may bring back pleasant recollections to some of us, and renew the scenes of our youthful battles. When starting to review the newer phases of rose culture it will be ap- propriate to start with the beginning of the rose plant. By this I do not mean the cutting or scion which, of course, is no new plant, but simply a perpetuation of a branch of the ori- ginal plant. I mean the product of the hybridist's art. The skill, care and untiring energy which these gentle- men have brought to bear on this branch of the business has been of in- finite benefit to the craft, inasmuch as we now have a larger field from which to choose our varieties, and I may also add that we have finer and more suit- CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The regular monthly meeting of the Florists' Association of Indianapolis was held April 3. Final arrangements were made for the Spring Show, April 9. The Messrs. Farquhar of Boston en- tertained the members of the New Bed- ford Horticultural Society with an illustrated lecture on "The Bulb Grow- ing Industry of Holland," on the evening of March 27. Dennis T. Connor, the Philadelphia representative of the Lord & Burnham Co., will give an address on "Green- house Building; the Latest Improve- ments," at the May meeting of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, Tues- day evening, May 1. The members of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, to the num- ber of about sixty, had a field day on Saturday, March 31, visiting the Group of Hard-Wooded Gri i shouse Plants of Massachusetts Horticultura at Spring Si '( I KIT. 446 HORTICULTURE April 7, 1906 able varieties to choose from, because these varieties have been raised hav- ing in view their suitabilty for forcing purposes. These gentlemen deserve the thanks of all growers, and among a host of other workers our worthy president and Mr. E. G. Hill, who have recently given us two such valuable varieties as Wellesley and Richmond, deserve our especial thanks. Devoting very little time to this branch of the busi- ness, I am unable to give you any new pointers, and if our hybridists have learned anything new they are holding it up for future use, or perhaps they are only exercising that Scotch caution recommended by the immortal Burns: "Aye free an! hand your story tell, When wi' a bosom crony But still keep something to yoursel', Ye scarcely tell to ony." After having secured new varieties of merit, the work of the ordinary grower begins. In order to produce stock in quantity and quality from these new varieties is the condition now confronting us, so that we may be remunerated for our skill and labor. Profiting by the mistakes made in bygone years, our disseminators do not now force the life and constitution out of the variety in order to secure large quantities of young stock for market, but, rather grow it on a year or two longer, studying its character and peculiarities and paying especial re- gard to maintaining and improving its constitution, so that now when a va- riety is disseminated we have every confidence that it will respond to or- dinary cultural methods, when due re- gard is taken of any peculiar habits or traits it may possess. The time-honored method of perpet- uating varieties by cuttings is still al- most universally in practice, and when soil is suitable, some varieties of stock so propagated succeed well. This sub- ject has called for a good deal of ex- periment and discussion of late years, and I think it is conceded by most growers that where the soil is of a loamy nature that most varieties at present in cultivation under glass suc- ceed well, if not better, than grafted stock. Where the soil is of a poor quality, requiring large supplies of liquid or other food, it stands to reason that plants grafted on Manetti or other stocks possessing an abundance of fine feeding roots can absorb and use it to more advantage than own root stock. Propagating by grafting being prac- tically new in this country as applied to stock under glass, there is a better field for advance and improvement, both as regards the variety and class of stock to be used, the style of graft, quality, size of scion and alter treat- ment. Within the past few years, I have seen many improvements in this meth- od of propagation, because instead of being only copyists we are doing our own thinking, and when we have to think for ourselves, we are just as cer- tain to improve as that the sun will rise in the east. Most of the establishments which practice grafting in quantities are equipped with neat and sensible cases in which to care for the young stock until they are fit to be placed on the bench, and this I consider the most essential element to success. That grafted stock is being used more freely year by year is certain and this very fact proves that we are moving along the right lines but before we entirely drop our root stock, we should first satisfy ourselves by experiment that our soil and varieties are best adapted to grafted stock, as indiscriminate planting of grafted stock irrespective of quality of soil and other conditions may not always be a success. The most suitable kind of a bench for rose culture has also been a much discussed question and this discussion has led to many real and economic improvements. There is a wide differ- ence between the old lumber bench of twenty years ago, with the everlasting repairs which kept it company, and the neat and indestructible iron and tile benches of the present day. Even in the matter of solid benches for those who still have a favor for them there is a decided improvement. Bringing as we do our experience of the past, and our scientific knowledge regarding aeration and drainage of soil into our service, we are able to build benches better suited to the requirements of the stock. In respect to planting we cannot say we have made any great advance in' recent years, the same general princi- ples applying as formerly. Some few years ago we imagined we were on the edge of discovering something new regarding watering, and the theory of sub-irrigation was given an impartial trial by many of our expert growers, only to be relegated after a time to "the realms of innocuous desuetude." Other schemes automatic and other- wise have been advanced and tried but so far as the rose is concerned we have to depend on the accurate judg- ment of the man with the quick eye and the deft hand for our success. Our studies in plant and soil chemis- try are every year bringing us nearer perfection in cultural methods, particu- larly as regards the quality of food required by the plant in confinement under our care where we have to attend to their every want and supply it at the proper time. It is encouraging and a gratifying augury to find so many of our young brethren devoting them- selves to the attainment of knowledge on a scientific basis. They are sure of their reward. In our battles with our insect and parasitic enemies we have been ably supported and advised by some of the best entomologists and professors of horticulture who have supplied us with the life histories of nearly all insects and parasites injurious to our crops and the most effective means of exter- minating them or keeping them in check. Our thanks are especially due to Prof. Byron D. Hatstead for the much needed advice and information he has given us on these subjects. During the past decade our most radical advancement has been in hor- ticultural construction and heating systems as applied to the same. Not so many years ago when we thought of building we had ourselves to be architect and builder, plan and lay down our own heating system, and be general utility man. We have now pro- fessional architects vieing with each other as to who will produce the most economic, shadeless and handsome buildings suited to our wants with heating systems and ventilating ap- paratus, which are simply perfection when compared to our buildings and appliances of twenty years ago. When we compare the handsome, lofty, almost shadeless and well ventilated structures of the present with the low walled, heavy raftered, hand venti- lated building of twenty or twenty- five years ago we must wonder how it was possible for the growers of those days to produce such excellent stock as they did. We also have the advan- tages of high class educational trade papers, in the columns of which we can in a friendly way discuss questions pertaining to the profession, and which I consider can with justice, lay claim to the credit of aiding us very materially in our progress. Last but not least we have this society which through the energetic efforts of its officers has done much to make the rose popular, to gather and disseminate knowledge as to cultural methods, control of pests, etc., and to fester that brotherly feeling amongst the craft, where friendly discussions of our many interests must of neces- sity be of the greatest importance, and lead to advancement. So that with the advanced methods and our past experience to guide us the knowledge science has placed at our command and the faculties we enjoy in improved construction, perfect venti- lating machinery, excellent heating systems and our advanced scientific knowledge, the outlook for the rose grower is of a rosier hue than it has ever been in the history of American floriculture. April 7, 1906 HORTICULTURE 447 SOLUBLE FERTILIZERS. Paper read before the American Rose So- ciety, 23d March, 1906, at Boston, By Dudley Malcolm Pray. About three-quarters of a century ago a great deal of the mystery of chemistry was cleared away by the discovery that a certain chemical sub- stance (urea) could be made in the chemist's laboratory. Up to that time it had been supposed that this and similar substances could be made in one way only, by obscure processes in the living animal. The fact that such substances could be made from dead things, as it were, and yet be an exact counterpart of those eliminated from living animals caused a profound revolution of thought. Since that time such progress has been made that today we all but make living things from inanimate matter by chemicals, if you will. It seems to me that a similar office for horticulture has been performed by those who fifty years ago first brought plants to maturity without soil, by the so-called water culture. In this method, after the seed was sprouted, and when it had a few roots it was supported upright by a split cork or convenient holder over water into which its roots hung, which con- tained minute amounts of plant food in solution. In this way buckwheat, corn and oats were brought to ma- turity. This method of growing plants eliminates the soil, thus simplifying the whole question of essential and non-essential root-foods in plant life. The essentials are found to be seven elementary substances, nitrogen, phos- phorus, potash, lime, chlorine, iron and sulphur, and the non-essentials are soda, magnesium and silica and many others. Of the essentials only nitro- gen, potash, phosphorus and lime need concern us, as there is usually enough of chlorine, iron and sulphur in most soils. Lime is found in sufficient amounts in many soils, but is some- times added to sweeten the soil, i. e., to correct acidity, which may be caused by excessive moisture or acid fertilizers. As a matter of fact, we are concerned mainly with the three remaining essentials of plant life, ab- sorbed through the roots, nitrogen, phosphorus and potash, for these are needed in large amounts and must be supplied continuously to the plant. A fertilizer having these three ingredi- ents is termed complete. Not only have these facts been learned from water culture, but that also extremely small amounts of food, even two parts in one thousand, will abundantly sustain active life. To bear this out, we could mention or- chids which are fed daily with very dilute solutions whenever watered, and occasionally with a complete soluble fertilizer called Cookson's formula from its originator. This chemical has demonstrated its value for years, and is commonly used one part in ten thousand parts of water. Note the extreme dilution. The source of nitrogen blood, tank- age, guano, all sorts of animal manures, and various commercial fer- tilizers are used. Soluble sources, nitrate of soda, liquid ammonia and ammonia salts, as ammonia sulphate, and phosphate. For rose culture, stable or cow manure is often used, and sometimes nitrate of soda, of which we shall speak later. Green manuring is sometimes used. For phosphates the animal manures are largely used, also bone, whose phosphate of lime is very slowly given up; in fact, bone-meal requires years to obtain its full value. Super-phos- phates are much used out of doors, but not much under glass, and not being soluble are not adapted to use in watering. None of these above mentioned are soluble or at once available. In certain stages of plant life the energy of the plant seems di- rected into the channels of blossoms rather than foliage. At this time phosphates and potash are demanded much more than nitrogen. The chem- ical, phosphate of potash, has fifty per cent, phosphoric acid and thirty-three per cent, of potash, and dissolved in water. Such feeding should give the needed incentive for blooming, and support well the blooms. For potash, we have the animal manures from which it can be obtained quite easily, and wood ashes. As chemicals, there are the sulphate, muriate and carbonate. These chem- icals are used out of doors mostly, but in doors there are often serious ob- jections to their use. D. M. Pray. About a generation ago, commercial fertilizers came into use. They were more portable and durable than ani- mal manures, and answer for farming. Composed of insoluble materials, as blood, ground or dissolved bone, tank- age, and usually with some cheap soluble chemical of the list already mentioned. They are not very satis- factory for rose culture even outside. Their variable composition, insolu- bility for tank use, often harmful in- gredients, and low food value render them undesirable for bench work. Averaging perhaps fifteen per cent, total plant foods, with three-quarters useless "filler," they yet mark a dis- tinct step towards an ideal soluble fertilizer, and away from the old dis- agreeable manures. Rose soil under glass is often mixed with bone and dung (with the latter's numerous living retinue), and some- times lime. But to grow large fine roses and many of them resort must be had to feeding, especially in the height of the season. While top- dressing can be done by hand, the use of the watering equipment to apply soluble food is of great advantage and fast coming into use. For this purpose manure tanks of wood or concrete are much used, and the manure is dumped into the water, and generally strained before going into the water system. This simple method gets much of the potash out, but a great deal of the val- uable nitrogen and the phosphates must stay behind, not being dissolved in water. An important question to every grower using such tanks is: "How much plant food is there in my tank water?" A chemical analysis will be of some use, but such analyses must be made often. As ordinary stable manure may be considered to have ten pounds of nitrogen and potash each, and less than seven pounds of phos- phate per ton, and so much labor is involved, the actual cost of this plant food is much greater than is suspected by the grower. While these figures are general, they give an idea of some value as to what may be expected. By poor treatment one-half the nitrogen may be lost, thus losing a third of the value of the whole. If no urine is present it has only half the value of one composed of both solid and liquid ingredients. Exposure may have leached much of the value of the manure away without the knowledge of the grower. To get one pound of plant food for one hundred pounds of manure put into the tank is almost beyond hope. We wish to point out the great val- ue of soluble fertilizers in tank water. Without repeated chemical analyses, next to nothing is known of the water except by the appearance of plants days afterwards, and even if every- thing goes swimmingly, it is doubtful if the same treatment could be dupli- cated. Even with chemical analyses the situation is only a little clearer, for liquid manure water is not avail- able at once, and much depends upon the soil, the condition of which we are not always certain about. By the use of soluble fertilizers the amount of food applied to any one bench can be known to a dot. For example, we wish to water benches with one hun- dred gallons of water and two pounds of food. We put the food in a bucket, see that it is completely dissolved, then throw it into the tank. To save time and bother, we have made out a little cardboard schedule with parallel columns showing respectively depths if inches in the tank, gallons of water, and finally figures showing in pounds and ounces the proper amounts of plant foods to use for various pur- poses. Or soluble fertilizers may be used in conjunction with the usual manure water. A measuring stick with light scores made at convenient distances is useful in ascertaining the exact amount of liquid in the tank. If the tank has a dead space, so that liquid always remains here, a blank space should be on this measuring stick, and in this way too much fer- tilizer for the amount of water will not be added. The grower now knows exactly what he is doing, which is a rather new thing. We think that while many growers would like to use soluble fertilizer more or less, they do not know just how to begin with absolute safety. They must first have some clear idea of what they are now doing before they can expect to dupli- cate plant foods with an immediately available fertilizer. They should con- sult with chemists interested in soluble fertilizers who could materially assist 448 HORTICULTURE April 7, 1906 them. In this connection we think the Government and various experi- ment stations have done much, and their publications are of value to the rose grower. A word about nitrate of soda. We often hear of too much being used, and consider that one pound in a hun- dred gallons is a very strong feed. We think that one pound in two hundred and fifty gallons, which is about one part in two thousand, will do well for a starter. In the use of lime in tanks for sweetening, it is well to bear in mind that never more than two pounds per one hundred gallons will dissolve. If a creamy mixture of lime and water is desired, that is a different thing, and its composition depends largely on the character of the lime. We have said that the ordinary com- mercial fertilizer is a step toward the ideal one, but it lacks soluble ingredi- ents, and often has harmful ones, and has but small amounts of plant foods. An ideal soluble fertilizer should be entirely soluble, entirely available, non-acid, pleasant to use, of proper balance, not expensive, and as con- centrated with as little bulk as pos- sible. Such are manufactured today, having sixty per cent, plant foods (the highest possible amount) with no in- jurious ingredients nor any useless ones. In short, we may consider these pretty nearly a perfect soluble fertil- izer. As time goes on and we have more definite information concerning the immediate needs of plant life, we have no doubt but that the soluble fertilizer will be up to date. Owing to the lack of appreciation of their very high percentages of plant foods and their purity from cheap and often injurious ingredients, their price may appear high at first glance, but calcu- lating their units of soluble plant food, they compare favorably in price, es- pecially with so-called natural fer- tilizers. After all is said and done, the bald fact remains that the only food that is of any use to the plant roots is a soluble fertilizer. THE RETAILER'S PART IN THE IN- TRODUCTION OF NEW ROSES. Before the American Rose Society at Boston. By George Asrous, Chicago. The writer is enthusiastic on any subject in floriculture, whereby the exchanging of ideas is possible; and with that view firmly established at a very early age became a member of our noble Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists. I have become affiliated with local florists' clubs, flower shows and two of the great offsprings of the S. A. P., namely the American Rose and Carna- tion Societies. With that same feel- ing pre-eminent I accepted the invita- tion to read this paper before this honorable body, to express the views I have upon this subject. To handle my subject briefly and clearly I have reduced the retailer's part in the introduction of new roses into what I shall term eight reasons; First. — He should become acquainted with as many new roses as possible. Second. — He should acquaint himself with the flowering habits of the new rcses. Third. — He should display new varie- ties prominently in show windows and stores. Fourth.— He should arrange with commission men or growers for regular supply of new varieties. Fifth.— He should learn the parent- age or source of new varieties. Sixth. — He should interest himself in naming of new varieties. Seventh. — He should devote part of his time to horticultural societies and local florists' clubs to relate experiences with new varieties. Eighth. — He should be one of a set of judges, and his essays more frequent. I will now endeavor to answer the first of above reasons why the retailer should become acquainted with new varieties. The American flower buyers are principally composed of the edu- cated classes who are desirous of knowledge; more so when pertaining to anything new. I will cite one In- cident that occurred during my stay here at the recent American Carnation Society's meeting, one that struck me very forcibly. With several gentlemen I was visiting one of the prominent florists of this city, when a lady en- tered, evidently a customer, who hal availed herself of the opportunity to visit the beautiful display of carnations staged in this same building by America's best growers. She had with her a bloom of a new carnation, and being deeply interested in it wanted to know more about the flower, but con- trary to her expectations none of the clerical force were able to give her the desired information. Luckily one of our party overheard the conversa- tion and delighted the lady with the knowledge she had troubled herself to secure. This led me to inquire how many of the sessions had the three florists in that particular store at- tended? I was surprised to hear that neither one had been to the horticul- tural hall at all; and was more sur- prised when asked by one of the clerks (who professed 15 years' experience) "What kind of a show have they got any way?" That to me who had traveled 1,000 miles, was a revelation! Had he availed himself of the oppor- tunity to become better posted on new- varieties by attending the meeting, he would have been able to creditably answer the lady's questions. Surely our art is one to be proud of, and this hall this evening ought to be packed with local retailers filled with ambition and pride in their calling. The press of the whole country is evidently awakening to the great desire of the public on anything pertaining to horticulture; and we are on the eve of a great and prosperous future. There- fore it behooves the retailer as the great medium, he who meets the buyer direct, to acquaint himself with the new roses and distribute that informa- tion truly and accurately to the trade. My second reason is: Why the re- tailer should acquaint himself with the flowering habits of new roses. Be- cause the flowering habits regulate the supply; and the supply very often the price. He would also know when to expect the largest cut, and thus be able to obtain blossoms in quantity for all occasions, as for instance, a regular purchaser of a certain variety intends to entertain, and wants to know if she can obtain her favorite roses for that date. The confidence of the person would be strengthened by immediate knowledge. Regarding my third reason: Why the retailer should display prominent- ly new varieties. This is very im- portant, and bears more than ordinary interest to his business. As I said be- fore, the public is constantly looking for something new, and it is a fact also that people who are undecided as to the nature of the article they in- tend to purchase are often attracted by a particularly fine vase of new roses or anything new in our line, thereby causing many sales that would not otherwise have been made. There- fore, if it is the good fortune of the retailer to have at his disposal the crop of some grower who has spent his time and skill, and has blessed floriculture with the fruits of his labor, the retailer should do his part, and I will venture to say that if he made a proper display and worded the infor- mation he is constantly besieged for, he would begin to understand why his business was so dull. I saw displayed by a prominent florist in a very large window a vase of Catherine Mermet, at that time being new, and to the right and left not quite so prominent- ly, its two sports, Bride and Brides- maid. Making inquiries about results, I found that by being advertised, many sales were made, owing to proper dis- play. This goes to show that very of- ten we have cooped up in our ice boxes novelties that should be continually before the public. Reason the fourth. Why the re- tailer should arrange for a regular sup- ply of new roses, particularly varieties he displays. This was brought to my personal attention during our flower show last fall, when as manager I was on the lookout for material that the press would use, if we were to expect help to promote our interests in the lc cal papers. One of our growers had a new rose which he intended naming, and as he had had some unsatisfactory experience in the past owing to names given to roses he was very desirous of getting the right name for this parti- cular variety, and finally decided upon naming it after the bride of one of Chicago's prominent business men. The press immediately took hold of this subject and gave it much promin- ence by displaying cuts of the rose and the lady it was named after, also mentioning the grower and publishing information given by him. Previous to this press talk a few retailers in our city had this same rose in stock in such quantities as were available; but reports did not show that there was a notable demand for it. Now, however, note the change! The statement of the manager of the establishment where the rose was grown was that from 3u to 40 telephone calls a day was a moderate estimate, to say nothing of the calls at the local retail stores by people wishing to know where the rise could be seen and purchased. Naturally there was a scarcity owing to the demand, also owing to the usual methods employed by the grower in securing all the wood available for cuttings as soon as he found out he had a winner. The retailer is very apt to think that the variety has been exterminated were it not for the glit- tering advertisements in the trade papers. I sometimes think there are growers who do not sleep nights but go prowling around with a lantern in their greenhouses looking for new cuttings; therefore the retailers had better arrange for a regular supply of new roses before advertising too April V, 1900 HORTICULTURE 449 strongly. It would be well to state here the worth of new roses as an advertising medium for flower shows. This was brought home to me very forcibly at our show, where I estab- lished a bureau of information, clerks in charge being over-run with in- quiries regarding the location of new varieties advertised. As to reason five. Why the retailer should learn the parentage or source of new varieties. Because it pertains to his business. When talking with the trade the impression left by the knowledge of new varieties can not help but do good. Very often people are glad to receive such information and do not hesitate to tell others, and at the same time it adds to the prestige of the party giving the in- formation. It is also a help in properly displaying new varieties and correctly informing the public. The choicest vase of roses can be given 100 per cent more publicity in the window hy simple and truthful description. Reason six. Why the retailer should interest himself in the naming of new varieties. The grower should deliber- ate very carefully before naming a new rose. While undoubtedly it is a great pleasure to name a rose after a dear friend or a member of one's own family it is not very often the practical way. For after all we are merchants who are fortunate to have one of the Creator's beauties to deal with. If flower buyers would rather purchase the Alice Roosevelt rose than the same rose named Uncle John or Uncle Bill, let us give them what they want and reap the benefit. It never hurt the beautiful carnation Peter Fisher origi- nated when he named it after Boston's illustrious son's wife, Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson, and nothing could be more appropriate than the name American Beauty for that grand flower. When E. G. Hill changed the name of his beautiful red rose from Aetna to Rich- mond he knew there was something in a name. An incident comes to my mind during my visit to New York last month. While strolling along Fifth avenue I saw quite a throng of people stop and admire three vases of roses prominently displayed in a show case in front of one of New York's large flower stores. My curiosity heing aroused I investigated and found the beautiful Richmond rose adorned with a small placard announcing same as the Mme. Sembrich, Uncle John as Mme. Eames; and still another rose, the variety of which I was ignorant of, as Mme. Melba. That heing grand opera week I was informed by the exhibitor that they could insure the sale of many more roses by tricking the public. I myself do not approve of that scheme, far the reverse, and I did not hesitate to tell my informant so. But here was food for thought. If it was of so much value to name the rose Mme. Eames. or whatever the name might be, to increase the sales, why should not the retailer who meets the purchaser and knows the value of a name be consulted and his advice listened to? Reason seven. Why he should devote part of his time to horticultural societies and local florists' clubs to re- late experiences with new varieties. My answers to other reasons covers this somewhat. But the fact of the good derived from rubbing elbows with all branches of our business, was brought home to me during a recent visit to Dayton, O. While taking lunch at the officers' club on the National Cash Register Co.'s grounds, where the heads of the different de- partments lunch and spend the noon hour, I noted that the greater pur- port of the conversation was upon their work. I was informed that some of the brightest ideas originate in that recreative hour. Thus it should be at our club meetings. The retail employer should see that his help be- longs to local organizations, and there if anywhere, the rose grower is sure to bring his new variety. Discussions on the merits of the same might take place and the grower could get such information as he may need and wish. It wants the closer affiliation of the grower and retailer to help both in their business. It was at one of these meetings in our city that a Chicago grower displayed a vase of the Mme. Abel Chatenay in first class condition. The rose had been partly condemned by some of the retailers who had not seen it at its best. The rose so im- pressed one of our prominent retailers at that meeting, and he was so in- George Asmus terested, that his purchases and the demand he caused no doubt was re- sponsible for part of the great popu- larity of this rose in our city. Reason eight. Why the retailer should be one of a set of judges and his essays more frequent. By so doing he would come in touch with the local dealer and get his ideas on his wants in the way of supplies for certain seasons and the colors mostly desired. It seems to me, also, that essays would be one of the ways his ideas could be ventilated. By making him one of a set of judges the commercial view of the new rose could be better had. OBITUARY. Henry E. Riedel, one of the old-time florists of New York City, died on Sat- urday. March 31. William J. Livingston died at his home in Columbus, Ohio, on March 25. He was 75 years of age. Mr. Living- ston was a brother of A. W. Livingston, who founded what is now The Living- ston Seed Co. of that city. EASTER PLANTS IN NEW YORK MARKET. The Easter plant trade is practical- ly over as far as the growers are con- cerned. Everything of importance has been sold and deliveries are about to begin. The staples of other years are the staples of this year, with slight variations. Lilies are better than last year, as a rule. The percentage of diseased stock is small, and the plants are taller and better proportioned. Of azaleas there is the usual abundance, the impression being, however, that there are no more and possibly fewer than last season. Hydrangeas are ex- cellent; a great many of those grown as rosea are this year indigo blue, and the only explanation anyone can give is that "it is in the soil." Lilacs, gen- estas, acacias and rhododendrons are seen in usual quantity and quality. The rhododendrons are even better flowered than usual, but the verdict of the growers is that the demand for them is very weak for some reason. Astilbe in various species is generally good. Gladstone and astilboides flori- bunda seem to be the most approved. Crimson Rambler roses are ready in enormous numbers; there are not so many formally trained specimens seen as in some recent years, the loose bush form being the most common. In color it can safely be said that they have never been so uniformly bright. The growers have Crimson Rambler forcing studied down to a nicety. Baby Ramblers, so-called, are being extensively grown by most of the plant men. The variety seems to be getting out of its babyhood with com- mendable promptitude; two feet high is not an uncommon size, and the growths are still traveling upward. The plants are covered with bloom, but suffer in color when in the neigh- borhood of the brighter-hued Crimson Rambler. Next to this rose comes Doro- thy Perkins, of which a good many are being forced this year, and the pure soft pink of its bloom is being well preserved. Wedding Bells is seen occasionally. Its worst charac- teristic is that the flowers acquire a rather dull hue after being open a few days; its best characteristic is the remarkable tenacity of its petals which hang on for two or three weeks. Ericas are, as usual, the aristocrats of the Easter offerings. Ventricosa varieties, persoluta alba, cupressina and Cavendishi are most in evidence. Large quantities of bulbous material, such as daffodils (double and single), tulips, Dutch hyacinths, lily of the valley, etc., are ready in pots and pans for the final touch of warm sunlight to open the flowers at the right mo- ment. Daisies in several sorts will be among the popular Easter plants. Queen Alexandra is grown quite gen- erally; few flowers show any sign of being double or semi-double, but the rich color of the disc gives this vari- ety a distinction that meets with gen- eral approval. A moderate number of cinerarias, primroses (including Chi- nese and obconica), pansies, etc., are seen. The usual quantity of Lady Campbell violets in pots is promised. 450 horticulture: April 7, 1906 ^ McMANU i GET THE OI There's no Better Advo A commonplace piece of wort addition of a spra> BEING THE LARGEST | in the United Sta< ANY QUANTITY Start with a wed k IT PAYS JAMES ] 50 West 30th After May lj~' Also the finest of Yellow and White Daisei ..«-•/. April 7, 1906 HORTICULTURE 451 ADVICE :HID HABIT tient for Your Business raised to distinction by the wo of fine Orchids lLER in cut orchids I can supply you ANY DISTANCE issorted shipment IT PAYS MANUS reet, New York Vest 28th Street well as Gardenias and Lily of the Valley h 452 HORTICULTURE April 7, 1906 PLANTS AND BULBS MOST IN DE- MAND FOR EASTER TRADE. Head before the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, by D. Lmnsden. There is a something about the ap- proach of the Easter festival that in- spires us with zeal and ambition. The very plants themselves seem to antici- pate the approach of Easter. The lily, the queen of Easter flowers, appears to wear a whiter gown than at other seasons of the year, as Dame Nature smiles and adds beauty and coloring to all flowers; from the glorious rose to the humble little violet all share in in gladdening our hearts during Eas- tertide. It also imbues mankind with new hopes and ambition: a spirit of generosity is prevalent on all sides and the wealthy and the humble alike share in trying to make some one happy on that glad day, by sending a box of flowers or a plant with Easter greetings. From ancient times it has been customary to decorate our churches with Easter plants and flow- ers. Thousands make the first visit of the season to the cemetery, to adorn the graves of loved ones with flowers. I do not purpose tonight to enter into minute details as to the culture of the Easter plants, as time would not permit me to do so. First and foremost ranks the lily. What would Easter be without the lily? Each year sees more lilies grown than the previous year and every year sees the lily more in evidence. We receive our lily bulbs during the fall months from Japan and Bermudas. Some growers pot them immediately into their flow- ering pots (which is considered a sav- ing of labor), while others pot the bulbs into 4 or 5-inch pots to be re- potted later when well rooted and ac- tive growth has commenced, the soil used being a good heavy fibrous loam with a liberal dressing of well decom- posed manure with addition of a lit- tle sand to keep the soil open. They are then placed in a cold frame cov- ered with about 3 inches of loam, the surface of the soil having been previ- ously covered with a layer of sand or ashes after watering, so that when taken out of the frame the covering loam will not adhere to the pots. They are next covered with leaves, old straw or anything available and shutters placed over them until from the middle to the end of December, when they are then taken out and placed in a house, temperature about 60 degrees night; by that time they should be well rooted and commence to show signs of growth. The grower who puts his bulbs into their flower- ing pots at first has of course to com- mence to feed his lilies earlier than the grower who gives them a shift when they are well rooted in the small pots. Unfortunately for the lily grower disease is so prevalent and we have found no means of detecting it until the lily is well in foliage, therefore considerable expense has been added before it is thrown out. Regarding the correct temperature to grow lilies to be in flower for Easter it would be a difficult matter for me to state, as so much depends on the weather conditions, but the main point Is to get the bulbs well established or rooted before you commence to force them. All bulbs do not mature ex- actly the same time in their native habits, so lilies for Easter trade need a good deal of moving and shifting from house to house, to have them in good shape for Easter. It is far bet- ter to err in the way of being a little early than to have to force them dur- ing the last minute, as this naturally impairs their keeping quality and they are not so desirable to handle as lilies that have been well on time, and have had a chance to harden up the last week prior to delivery. Next in importance comes the aza- lea, which we receive in large quan- tities each year from Belgium during the early fall. They are then potted up, placed in a cool house kept at a temperature of 38 to 40 degrees, brought in the forcing house (temp. 60 degrees) from time to time as re- quired. The varieties most suitable for Easter trade are Bernard Andre alba, double white, Empereur de Bre- sil, double rose, Empress of India, rich rosy salmon, Mme. Van der Cruyssen, semi-double crimson, Professor Wol- ters, single, undulated pink, white margin, Haarenseana or Easter Lady, double, salmon shaded white, Dr. Moore, double, deep rose, a very fine variety. Strange to say, with few ex- ceptions the single varieties of Azalea indica do not sell well with the com- mercial florist, although they are among the best in coloring and form of flower. Dwarf azaleas on their own roots make pretty plants for Easter and command a ready sale. The va- rieties are Chas. Enke, single, salmon with white margin, Marie Louise, sin- gle, white striped rose, and Firefly, semi-double, crimson scarlet, and a very desirable variety. Rhododen- drons we treat practically the same as azaleas with the exception the rhodo- dendrons must be shaded heavily dur- ing forcing or the leaves will burn and disfigure the plant. The varieties best adapted for forcing purposes are Blandyanum, deep rosy crimson, Ever- estianum, rosy lilac, John Waterer, deep amaranth, Kate Waterer, rosy crimson, yellow centre, Mad. Carvalho, blush, changing to pure white, Mrs. R. D. Holford, rich salmon, Prince Camille de Rohan, white with brown spots, and Princess Louise, white, edged with rosy purple. The rhodo- dendron, although such a desirable Easter plant, does not sell readily, a limited quantity only being sold. The Crimson Rambler rose is a standard Easter plant with us. All strong plants from the field may be lifted during the month of November, potted and kept cool for at least one month, the shoots having been short- ened back to about 4 ft. When com- mencing to force them start slowly, allowing about twelve to fourteen weeks, which will be none too much time to allow them to be in nice shape for Easter. I may here state it is not policy to allow the shoots to run up straight; you get better results by training them around stakes in the pots; they make more even growth and much better shaped plants. The Baby Rambler will also become a very valuable addition to our Easter plants, treated practically the same way as the Crimson Rambler, with the ex- ception of not being trained round the stakes; if judiciously pruned before starting it needs no stake at all, and being of a very floriferous nature and compact growth makes a handsome little plant which will sell at sight. In Hybrid Roses in pots for Easter we have to mention the following va- rieties: Ulrich Brunner, Magna Char- ta, American Beauty and Gen. Jacque- minot. Hydrangea Otaksa makes a nice plant for Easter, but sale for same is only limited. Astilba Japonica and varieties better known as spiraea is also grown as an Easter plant, also in large quantities for cutting for Me- morial Day. Lilacs are sold in quan- tity for Easter trade, the varieties most suitable for forcing being Marie Le Graye, white, and Chas. X, purple. Acacia armata or paradoxa is a desir- able plant; when treated like azaleas can be forced readily for Easter. Cytisus, better known as genista, although we cannot class it as a good house plant owing to its flowers and leaves dropping caused by the dry air in the room, sells well as an Easter plant. The deep yellow color of the flowers, as well as the profusion in which they are borne tempts the buy- er. The variety racemosus is the best seller; canariensis is a trifle deeper in color. I would not be doing my duty if I omitted everybody's plant, the geranium, from my list of Easter plants. With due respect to all other plants the geranium stands without a peer in its class and many persons who cannot afford to pay the price for a lily will gladly pay 25 cents for a geranium for Easter day. Gerani- ums made up in bulb pans about four plants to a pan, with nice flowers, make a very attractive Easter gift and command ready sales. The gera- nium is grown in large quantities to be presented to the scholars of the various Sunday schools on Easter Sunday. In bulbs for Easter we find large quantities of the Dutch hyacinths grown from five to a dozen bulbs in a pan and when well grown and not too fully bloomed make an attractive Easter plant. The following varieties are among the best: Gertrude, rosy pink, Norma, fine pink, La Grandesse, pure white, La Innocence, pure white, Chas. Dickens, dark blue, and Grand Maitre, porcelain blue. Tulips in va- riety in pans also command a ready sale, the following being a few of the best single tulips: Belle Alliance, scarlet, Couleur Cardinal, bronze scar- let, Due Van Thol, scarlet, Keizer- kroon, bright red with broad yellow edge, La Reine, pure white, Mon Tre- sor, golden yellow, extra large flower, Rose Gris de Lin, pink, and Yellow Prince, yellow. In double varieties we have Coronne d'Or, yellow, La Can- deur, white, Murillo, pink, Salvator, rose, and Tournesol. red and yellow. In narcissus, Von Sion takes the lead, and for cutting, also pan work, it is a good variety to handle. Bicolor Hors- fieldii, Golden Spur and Princeps are all valuable varieties. Lily of the valley both cut and in pots and pans is invaluable for Easter decoration. There are other useful Easter plants I have not mentioned, includ- ing various made-up combinations of flowering plants in pots and pans that time will not permit me to speak of. Any plants well grown in flower at Easter will find a ready sale. We sometimes hear it remarked when we see well-grown plants brought into our cities "That grower is quite a genius," and I think the title is truly applicable to a good grower, for as Carlyle defined the word, "Genius is at first little more than an immense rapacity for taking pains." April 7. 1906 HORTICULTURE 453 DENDROBIUM DOMINIANUM. Named in honor of Mr. Dominie who for a lifetime in the grand old estab- lishment of the Veitch's of London, was one of the earliest and most ardent orchid growers and hybridists. D. Dominianum is a garden hybrid, a cross between the grand old standard species D. nobile and that now almost extinct choice variety of D. Linawianum. This hybrid is one of the most beauti- ful varieties of the D. nobile type, very free flowering and a very dainty and delicately colored orchid, one which should be more cultivated than it is. It would make a very profitable florist's orchid not only for cutting purposes but to sell in a pan or crib suspended in the florist's window where it would certainly draw admir- ers and ready purchasers. It is of easy culture requiring the plain and simple treatment of D. nobile, which also, is a most profitable orchid for this pur- pose. D. Linawianum in habit of growth resembles D, nobile but so distinct as to be easily recognized. Flowers nearly white in the centre, sepals and petals being pale rosy lilac; the lip is small, white with two purple blotches in front, wholly purple in the throat. It is a native of China and Japan. Another of the smaller flowering commercial orchids and which is very profitable for the florist, not for cutting purposes but as a plant, is Cattleya eitrina. an inexpensive but very interesting showy sweet-scented orchid with its curious and rather unique form and habit of growth. Suspended upon pieces of cork bark or on blocks its glaucous foliage and citron yellow to deep yellow flowers with white fimibriate fringe, throwing a fine large bloom from every growth, then the white pseudo-bulbs, makes this a regular little gem of an orchid for the florist's window. These plants when in bloom are bound to draw the attention of lovers of flowers; they are not expensive and can be sold at reasonable prices and will pay well for growing them. H. A. SIEBRECHT. The remarkable call for the Crowe- anurn fern in New York City is evi- denced by the fact that John I. Raynor is disposing of three to four thousand a day regularly for Mr. Crowe. SEASONABLE PREPARATIONS FOR EASTER TRADE. Extracts from a paper read before the De- troit Florists' Club by Hugo Schrocder. Though far from being a grower my- self, I want to make a few remarks that I hope will aid him in his prepara- tion for Easter. It is the man who gro>ws the stock who lias to do the most planning; in fact, now is the time to make notes to assist you in your selection of what to grow for 1907. Lilies should come in for the first consideration. As to the number of blooms on a plant or its height, these have always seemed to me as depend- ing merely on good or bad luck, but plants 2 1-2 to 3 feet high, with from 5 to 8 good blooms in different stages, sell best in this locality. It is well to have some planted into 3-4 or azalea puis, say from 3 to 5 plants in a pot, and well seasoned by keeping them rather cool the last week. About twenty-five per cent, of the lilies are sold on Wednesday before Easter; as these are for church use, the tall plants are generally preferred. Azaleas are always good sellers; the dwarf varieties, of which Firefly is probably the best, are becoming very popular. In bulbhouse stock we have always found a ready sale for laven- der, pink and white hyacinths (red are a fizzle). In tulips, Murillo is the best with Tournesol a close second, fol- lowed by Vermillion Brilliant and Proserpine. American Beauties in pots sold very well last year, as did Crimson Rambler and Baby Rambler. Lilacs, hydran- geas, rhododendrons, daisies, genistas, spiraeas and a variety of other stock always help, for though nine out of every ten people want a lily, if one has no variety to show, the lily will not sell either. Every pot should be washed, and such plants as hyacinths, lilies, etc., properly tied up before leaving the greenhouse. The whole- sale grower who follows this rule will also find a greater demand for his goods in consequence. If you have any temporary benches or shelves to build, get them finished so that on Monday or Tuesday before Easter prospective buyers will not have to bring guides along to assist in scaling lumber piles. Palms, rubbers, ferns and other plants which do not meet with so much demand at this time should be set aside to give as much room as possible to blooming plants. While it would be foolish to have all or even half of the Easter stock brought into the store or show- house the first part of Easter week, it is a good plan to have a nice assort- ment on hand early, as very often a customer sees some plant that strikes his fancy and, though he was only looking around, places an order at once. As, no doubt, you will have sumo green hands, mark the price on all plants and baskets in plain figures. Pay particular attention to the show windows, changing the display several times during the week. In spare mo- ments get ready a good supply of boxes, paper, tags, twine, etc. Boxes containing violets or cut flowers should be rearranged with the same care during the Easter rush as at other times, wrapping each box, to prevent it from becoming soiled in 4o4 /IORTI CULTU RE April 7, 1906 delivery and for protection against frost. One great item of extra expense on special days is extra help, generally ery unsatisfactory help at that, but we must have it. If possible get peo- ple who have helped you in former years, not only because they will have had some experience, but you also know just what they are most suited for. It is good policy to hire extra help at so much per hour. Appoint some one to keep record of their time, and steer clear of friends or relatives, as it is hard to get the work out of them. Place advance order for cut flowers early. If there are any baskets lying around from last year, clean them up and fill with suitable plants; also, have a nice assortment of new bas- kets, besides a good supply of pleated wax paper and ribbon. Under no cir- cumstances will we bother with crepe- paper again. It is both unsatisfactory to yourself and your customer, as the dampness soon spoils it. The pleated paper is very quickly adjusted, and not so easily affected by water. Vari- ius colored mats also come very handy for trimming. By first moistening them they will not break and are much more easily manipulated. Make arrangements for extra wag- ons early. It is absolutely necessary to give a great deal of attention to the delivery or shipping department, as many a good customer has been lost through mistake in delivering. Leaving the shipping all in the hands of one man who does nothing else for the three or four busiest days is the only way to have it attended to satisfactorily. This clerk should be some old employee who not only knows the city from A to Z but knows how to handle drivers and errand boys and will give every detail his undivid- ed attention. We generally manage to have good use for five wagons and three or four errand boys during the holidays, and acting in the capacity of shipping clerk, I have adopted the fol- lowing system: I select some convenient place where all sold articles are placed by the salesmen, and from time to time arrange each variety of plant by itself, with the tag in plain view. Then I have a cabinet made of eight boxes, just large enough to hold the order slips nicely. In appearance it is sim- ilar to a spice cabinet. It bears the following labels: Today, Car, North, East, West. North-east, North-west. and Special. For tin- orders to be de- livered, say, Saturday, the slips are put into the Today box as soon as taken. Evi rj once in a while I take the slips out of the Today box and dis- tribute them to their respective boxes, as, for instance, North, Car, etc. When loading for delivery, (hock off the corresponding slip, then lay the slips in the order to be delivered and write in route bool. >ther page of which is tissue, using copying paper. '1 torn out and given i each i. in the receiver. Keep the diffi rem batches of slips fast. ■ i ith a numbi route, so that in casi d mes back you can plan- your hand right on the respective slip. For furthering t!i try of Executive Committee, s. a. f., at Daytox, Ohio plants, particularly lilies, we have had made a number of boxes of half-inch boards, 15 inches by 15 inches by 6 inches deep, inside measurement, di- vided into four compartments. These are kept in the wagon, and help to keep plants from falling over, the plants being placed in the compart- ments. We also use paper hat boxes for large, trimmed-up pots, to protect paper or matting. NEWS NOTES. W. E. Lacey, whose greenhouses at A'ictoria-Bismark, Northampton, Mass., were destroyed by fire, is making ar- rangements to rebuild. E. E. Fairbanks, who recently sold his greenhouses at Athol Centre, Mass.. to C. H. Smith, has bought them back, and will remain in Athol. E. J. Fancourt. that modest yet ener- getic representative of S. S. Pennock, has just returned from a six weeks' trip and reports that business in the supply and cut flower line was never better. The building committee of the Florists' Exchange, Baltimore, Md., has commissioned Architect E. J. Laferty to prepare plans for a new building on their newly acquired property, corner of Franklin and St. Paul si reels Representative Allen of Maine, in- troduced a bill in Congress last week to give protection to the originator of horticultural products under the trade mark laws. The Department of Agri- culture was placed on record in favor of the measure, which gives the pro- ducer of a new variety the right to name it ami to secure a trade mark on the name which will protect his rights for twenty years in the produc- tion. SAN FRANCISCO NOTES. A couple hundred smart people from the State of Washington, including the Governor, were in San Francisco last week seeing the sights. The California Promotion Committee gave them a re- ception in the palm garden of the Palace Hotel. Prominent growers and florists, members of the committee, procured carte-blanche authority to enhance the beauty of the palm gar- den, and it is sufficient to say that choice flowers galore were tastily ar- ranged and a rich sufficiency of floral creations dotted the garden here and there. Growers and florists belonging to San Francisco's Outdoor Art League, inform me that league resolutions will be before the next meeting of the Board of Aldermen, requesting that a bond election be called, that the ques- tion of the acquisition of Telegraph Hill by the city may again be submit- ted to the vote of the people. Tele- graph Hill is the first high elevation, barren and craggy, to meet the sight of visitors to the city, and the purpose of the league is to lawn and terrace it and cover it with choice plants and flowers. Mrs. Timothy Hopkins is the most successful, and I believe, the largest, violet grower in the State, famous for its violets. One of the sights of Cali- fornia that no tourist, whether of the private car or personally-conducted variety, can afford to miss is the acres and acres of violets that Mrs. Timothy Hopkins grows for the market. BUSINESS CHANGES. James Hart, wholesale florist, nas moved from West 30th street to 103 West 2Sth street, New York. C. Besold, Mineola, N. Y., has leased his greenhouse plant to parties who will take possession July 1. Mr. Besold will go abroad hoping for res- toration of good health. April 7, 1906 HORTICULTURE. 455 THE CARNATION. Head by A. H. Seekers before the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Club. The carnation, as it is today, has proved itself a public necessity, and as such should be handled and treated accordingly. That it has rapidly gained in popularity, and is the equal, or shall I say the more successful rival, of its fair competitor the rose, is due largely to the fact of its keep- ing qualities, fragrance and adaptabil- ity, for it is found first in the expen- sive social function and foremost in the workingman's home. The carnation as I remember it ten years ago, to the present day produc- tion has made rapid strides ahead, and although Mr. Ward may claim a 1000 years for each added inch, the last one seems to have appeared in considera- bly less time. What a contrast we find between Portia and Robt. Craig or Victory, Daybreak and Enchantress, Lizzie Mc- Gowan and Lady Bountiful or Queen! Yet even these old favorites are not to be despised, for they had in them the blood with which the hybridizers have been enabled to produce the pres- ent day wonders. In looking over an exhibition of new carnations and noting the difference between the various kinds, I have often thought that growers will one day be grading the carnation, as the rose, into fancy, first, standard and common classes. In the fancy class we have a type of flower which can be truly likened to the racehorse, and as surely as we strive after a higher ideal, and try to improve on the exist- ing improvements, so will the treat- ment of same require to be given ac- cordingly. But as the majority of us are deal- ing with present day varieties, and not with what is to follow, perhaps a few remarks about those grown and proved successful may not be amiss. It is easy to select those kinds which meet with popular approval among the growers, not because of their color or fragrance, but because the grow- er is able to adapt himself readily to the requirements of his stock. If this is not so how is it that one variety does so well with one and shows up so poorly with another? Is it climatic conditions or treatment that brings Cardinal to the fancy class in Canada, while in our own neighborhood it is almost useless? Yet I fail to find one man who is complaining of Enchant- ress or Lawson. The same can be said of Prosperity, in the first class, and although now beginning to age, I do not doubt but what this variety can be brought to pay for its keep. Hav- ing had to do with a house of this kind the present season. I must say that results are more than satisfac- tory, and believe that with early propagated cuttings and grown from then until benching, in July, in pots, success may be had. I find, too. that it is a little of the racehorse type, a trifle stubborn, and needs the "jolly- ing" which a little extra heat may give it to bring it along. Wherever the plants are handicapped for want of heat, there we find the less flowers. This defect can be plainly seen in the house just mentioned, where one end is always four degrees warmer than the other, besides being subject to drafts when going in and out, the house being apart from the others, causing the plants to be backward all winter, whilst at the warmer end no trouble is had to produce fancy flow- ers, long stems and clean foliage. Enchantress and its sports, the vari- ous Lawsons, Roosevelt, Queen and Harlowarden are all varieties which can be depended upon to produce good marketable flowers, and if handled right, can be brought to a successful paying investment. The question of soil is a serious one for the majority of growers, and very often consider- able outlay is necessary for the pro- curing of the right kind. What is the right kind? Each grower seems to have his own ideas about that. One successful man, located near Buffalo, with an area of 20,000 feet of glass, has used the same soil continually for the past seven years, mixed, of course, with manures and fertilizers. With dis- carded rose soil, thoroughly mix this outside with lime, bonemal or cow manure, proportionately, I venture to say that no bother would be had to produce good flowers, providing good care and treatment was given same. In the matter of planting, the differ- • ent varieties in the benches have done best with nine inches between the row, and seven inches apart in the row. This applies, of course, to me- dium-sized plants, and to those which grow compact, and most of them can be made to do so by the usual method of wire and string support. In plant- ing these distances apart, careful watch will have to be kept for red spider, and to the beginner in carna- tion growing I would advise planting little further apart each way. During the growing season care should be exercised in feeding, as some varieties require considerable more than others, and if overdone — well, it simply can't be undone. I would recommend the frequent appli- cation of pure bonemeal, as it can be handled far more easily and is cleaner than manure. The one advantage I find this method has over manurial waterings is because each plant gets its own share and can absorb the nourishment at leisure, whilst a heavy douche given at least once a week with manure water, besides occasional clear waterings between times, has a tendency to keep a good many plants too wet, as I have yet to find the greenhouse so situated that all the plants are ready for water at the same time. Consequently, if you are soak- ing the plants that are wet with your weekly feed, the result is soon appar- ent, as the benches will be empty. I would not in any way despise top dressing of cow or other manures, and consider it a decided advantage in giving a change of diet; but, as soon as the manure goes on the bench, your troubles commence with weeds, mites, sour soil and worms, and. incidentally, I might mention stem rot. The past season has been a very poor one in regard to propagation, owing, no doubt, to the long spells of cloudy weather making the ground soft. But not all the blame can be laid to that alone, as in a matter of so much importance the question of ex- perienced help arises, and this part of the work should be undertaken by an efficient man. During the last few years it has been (perhaps. I might say i my misfortune to have to deal with green help, and whilst I have learned something, the knowledge has been derived after losses which could have been avoided. When the opera- tion of trimming the cuttings com- mences, take the time to give careful instructions to the uninitiated — yes, and to some of the so-called "expe- rienced"— not to destroy the outer skin or bark at the base of slip, thus exposing to the water and air the soft pith, which has no power to withstand the elements and, consequently, after four or five days will have rotted. In putting same in the sand, too, the same care should be given to see that the bottom of each cutting rests firmly on the sand, for unless these two, the bottom of cutting and the sand, come directly in contact with each other the capillary action is un- able to commence its work, and as the action, which is all on the side of the cutting, is not a magnet to draw the moisture up, the result is apparent in a dry cutting. The split carnation is a topic to which one might perhaps be able to devote an entire paper. I might say the two greatest causes are too sud- den changes in temperature and the lack of sunshine. The first can be avoided by constant attention to ven- tilators and boilers, so that in cold, bright days of midwinter, when the fires are low, care should be taken to have pipes hot enough to let tempera- ture drop easy, as the sun departs. The latter cause can be helped some- what by giving all the air possible, consistent, of course, with common sense, so that the plants may become strong, also in the selection of stock for propagating, to select only the strongest and best cuttings, as this trouble of splitting is, I believe, hered- itary; and whilst some varieties will split, however good you treat them, we can keep down the percentage if we handle them correctly. The everyday varieties, I find, do best in a night temperature of 54 de- grees, and in the day, 68 or 70 degrees, when the sun shines. On cloudy days, air is given when the thermometer reaches 60 degrees, according as the weather is boisterous or calm. The cutting and packing of the car- nation for the market is work that should be done by experienced help, as upon this depends the success of your enterprise. Try and arrange, if possible, to have all flowers in water ai least twelve hours before shipping, and keep them in a cool place; and now that the warm days are approach- ing, our flowers will be in a better salable condition and last longer when the customer purchases them if we can find it convenient to cut them first thing every morning, when they have recuperated during the night. We all know that stock shipped in is not handled with the best of care by the express agents, so exercise judg- ment in packing the same firmly in strong, clean boxes, so that when jolt- ed backwards and forwards the neck of each flower will not be broken, as I have seen many treated that way. This will save you lots of unnecessary worry and arguing with your agent, and will enable him to secure better pi ices, and in time your reputation will become established as a first-class grower, and by attending to even the smallest detail, sooner or later suc- i ess will be vours. 456 HORTICULTURE April 7, 1906 Rose Frau Karl Druschki From Catalogue of Ellwanger & Barry. April 7, 1906 HORTICULTURE 457 EASTER LIIylB $12.00 per 100 LEO NI ESSEN COMPANY 1217 Arch St., Phila. S TORE OPEN 7 A. M. TO 8 P. M. CARNATION NOTES. (Extracts from a paper read before the Chicago Florists' Club by Jos. F. Klimmer.) By this time every carnation grower should have his plans ready for next season; he should know which varieties he intends to plant next fall and what varieties he has to discard. There are quite a few grow- ers, like myself, always ready to buy a reasonable amount of those liberally advertised novelties, and now after trying them for a season, the question is, did they give satisfaction? Last August I planted 410 plants of Fiancee in the bench. . . . They pro- duced in October 025 first class flowers; in November, 169; in December, 69; in January, 13; and in February, 4. This is a rather stunning average, but I be- lieve it is to a great extent my own fault, because I treated Fiancee in the first week in November to a fairly liberal dose of manure and bone meal, and in return got an immense crop of fantastic-looking splits which nobody would buy. I wonder will we ever learn to let well enough alone? I am convinced that if I had left the fertil- izer off, 65 per cent, of the splits would have been salable flowers, and Fiancee would have been a fairly well paying proposition at least up to Christmas. Cardinal produced quite a few black and distorted flowers, but they also gave be a very liberal amount of good, first class flowers, with fairly strong stems. We had about 30 plants which kept entirely clean of rust and certain- ly came up in every respect to the in- troducers' description. Some of the plants I have now in 4-inch pots will be planted out early as possible to give it a trial as a summer bloomer. Lieut. Peary is, in my estimation, the best of the last year's introduc- tions. It is a strong, upright grower, steady and even bloomer, makes no surplus grass, and is entirely free from rust or any other disease. In scarlet I grow Flamingo, Estelle and Cardinal and in addition will also nave 300 each of Root. Craig and Vic- tory. I need Estelle for a good com- mon scarlet in the winter, and early in April I take up the old plants from the bench, cut them back severely and then plant them out for summer bloom- ing. Flamingo is considered by our Chicago retail florists the best scarlet winter carnation on the market. It has been a failure in a good many cases, but in most cases I believe it is the treatment. The plants must be good and strong when planted out; do not pinch it back any more than abso- lutely necessary; after August first pick off all buds high up on the stem until October 20th, then let them bloom all they can until March 15th. Flamingo wants to be planted in sandy soil or soil with a liberal quantity of half-rotted horse manure to make it porous; give it plenty of water, but do not feed at all, because feeding is likely to spoil the keeping quality and produce more splits. As an explana- tion I can state that the first lot of 500 I bought in January, made large and elegant plants, that came in bloom in August; I pinched those flowers off before planting them in the house and let them come into bloom again in the latter part of September, but had to pick those flowers off because they would not keep, but in the latter part of October, when the weather got cool, they improved rapidly and by Christ- mas cut an average of 13 flowers per plant. By March 10 we had an aver- age of 18 flowers. Just about then the flowers get spotty and the plants grew so much to grass as to be almost en- tirely worthless. Seeing that my first lot did so well, I bought 200 more in the fall, all good healthy plants from the field, but considerably smaller than my own. These plants had from the 20th of September on the same treatment, were planted in the same soil and in the same bench, and I did not cut a flower of those 200 plants until Jan. 11, and then they only aver- aged quite 6 flowers per plant up to March 10, when they also gave out. Another important point is in disbud- ding. In rubbing off the bud next to the flower, the main stem is very liable to be injured, and the flower will have a peculiar crooked neck; since I found it out we let the last bud on until the flower is cut and the trouble disappears. For white, I shall grow Lady Bounti- ful, Dorner's White Perfection, Lieut. Peary and Vesper, and will discard Albatros and the Belle. In light pink, I shall grow Enchantress, discarding Morning Glory. Possibly Genevieve Lord may have to make room for Helen Goddard, although the former has proved satisfactory. Mrs. Lawson will be discarded in favor of Nelson Fisher and Pink Patten. Pink Patten, I believe, will be in another two years a warm competitor of Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson. For variegated, M. A. Patten seems to be the best with me. This completes my list for next sea- son, and I hope it will turn out satis- factory, though I still wish the Lord would throw a sport or a seedling my way that has the clear color of the Marquis and the general growth, habit and keeping qualities of the Patten. PRIZE PRIMULA SEEDS SOW NOW. JJiVES plants in bloom for FALL sales. % Trade Trade Pkt. Pkt. I.OO I.OO I.OO I.OO I.OO .60 .60 .60 Primula sinensis, pureWhite, $0.60 " " Brilliant Red, .60 " HilbomBIue, " Crimson, •' Pink, ' Michell's European Mixture, .60 1.00 This is the finest mixture procurable com- posed of the choicest separate colors on y. Primu'a obconica, Red, . . $0.30 " Rose or Pink, .30 " " pure White, . .30 " *' Hybiida Mixed Colors, .40 " " Fimbriata Choice Mix'd, .50 For Seasonable Seeds and Supplies please refer to our Wholesale List mailed free on request to all florists. HENRY F.MICKELL CO. Seed Importers and Growers 1018 MarketSt., Philadelphia. Pa. ARTHUR COWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm BBRLLN, I*. Y. HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER. IOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog 458 HORTICULTURE April 7, 1906 i Anyone Can Grow The Improved Countess of Lonsdale (Dahlia) \ 9 9 The flowers are 2 This is by far the most handsome and useful Dahlia of the Cactus type introduced to date large and the color is intense crimson scarlet, lighting up beautifully at night. The flowers, very large, are borne J on tall, stiff, erect stems and their profusion is extraordinary. Among the many Dahlia blooms shipped into the * New York Wholesale Market none are more popular with the retail Florist than the Improved Countess of * Lonsdale. Strong divided field-grown roots. Price six for $1.00, $1.75 per doz., $12.00 per 100. 9 ARTHUR T. B0DDINGT0N, Seedsman, 342 West 14th St., New York City, N. Y. \ Bugnot Mammoth Strain, giant flow. Finest colors, wintered in cold frames, stocky plants, $3-oc per iooc. 50 cents per too. Sweet Williams, strong clumps, double and single, $3.00 per hundred. Carina Roots, best kinds named, $1.00 to $2.00 per 100. Dahlias, field roots, double, named, for cut flowers, $3.50 per 100. Cash please. Price list free ! IMPERIAL SEED & PLANT CO., Grange, Baltimore, Md. LILIUH AUR ATUM— 9 to 11 inches at $9.00 per 100 LILIUn 5PECI0SUM HELPOHENE-q to xi inches at $9.00 per 100 - ■*•* •'*" W CREATIONS of JAPAN IRIS— fine clumps' in 20 varieties at $16.00 per 100. SEEDS of STAR PRinROSE — Primula stel- lata, White, Crimson and Blue, each per 1-32 oz., $1.75. Begonia Vernon mixed at $1.50 per oz. Asparagus plumosus nanus at $4.00 per toco seeds. And all other new and choice seeds for florists. J. M. THORBURN & CO 36 Cortlandt St., New York MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA, ALASKA, BOHEMIA MUSHROOM =SPAWN = jj| Fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. XHRAN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO, 91 I CHEMICAL BLDG, ST. LOUIS, MO __ 1 Vegetable C. D C PlC. * land Flower 2^ 1^ 1; I 175 Reliable and Tested, Catalogue Mailed Free WEBBER & DON Seed 1,4 CHAMBERS STREET r Merchants NEW YORK Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA ' SEND FOB CATALOGUE. ARTHUR T. B0DDINGT0N 34* Went 14th St., New York. RAWSON'S Arlington Tested CCChC For the dCClJ3 Florists Catalogues flailed Free W. W. RAVVSON & CO., Seedsmen 12 & 13 Faneull Hall Sq., Boston, Mass. In WTltlng advertisers, mention Horticulture Now is Time to So The New Hybridized Giant-flowered Obconica Primroses 1000 seeds Tr. p Very distinct in its colors as Carmine, Pink, Purple, Vio- let and Pure White, each color $1.00 w kt. .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .25 .50 J. The above Hybrids, fine Compacta. a fine potter. . . 1.00 Buttercups, Primrose Garau- diflora 1.00 Cowslips, large flowered Oz. upright Hybrids 2.50 Giant Marguerite Carna- Hardy Garden Carnation, the finest mixture in ex- istence 2.50 O. V. ZANCEN Seedsman Hoboken, N GLADIOLI Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Forcing Varieties FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT JAPAN LILIES SEEDS FOR FLORISTS Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Seeds and Agricultural Hardware 4754 HO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS. THOS. J. GREY & CO. ISrtfTipa SAVE THE BLOOMS! w >V NIKOTEEN rjS^ DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE Kin plants, used for fumigation %? I OR SPRAYING. INDOORS OR OUT - — ^ 200 POUNDS TOBACCO IN ONE PINT NIKOTEEN Nicotine Wife. Co., St. Louis, Mo. WE J BUM i ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER HIGH GRADE FORCING BULBS Lilies, Japanese Plants Agricultural Implements SEEDS 32 SO. nARKET ST., BOSTON HELLER'S MICE PROOF SEED CASES. SEND FOR CIRCULARS Heller&Co. MOHTCLAIR, N.J. BAMBOO STAKES The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. 31 Barclay Street, New York ■TsterilizedV. SHEEP MANURE. It's free from weed seeds and objectionable litter. A natural stimulant for plant life. $1.25 too lbs. % ton $11.00 tons $20.00 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS. 20I Fulton Street, - - New York The BEST BUMUDA ONION SEED at the lowest price is supplied by Peter S. Reld, Port Oratava, Teneriffe (Established 1865) Orders should be sent in at once for 1906 Seed, and must be accompanied by satis- factory references, remittance or Banker's Credit authorizing drafts against Docu- ments. No cancels admitted. {a, b, c, 4th and 5th edition. Western Union. Lieber's Code. Reid's Onion Seed has a 25 years' record and has kept its oldest buyers. Cable address — Reid Puertoomy. They Are The Best For 60 years our Seeds and Bulbs have stood the test with the Florist and Market Gardener. A trial will con- vince you. Catalogues on application. Wholesale list to the trade only. SCHLEGEL & F0TTLER CO., 26 and 27 So. Market St., Boston, Mass. BULBS HOHSESHOE an(J PLANTS Ralph M. Ward & Co. 2 West Broadway, New York April 7, 1906 HORTICULTURE 459' SEED TRADE. It looks now very much as if what bid fair to be one of the best seed sea- sons in years, will turn out to be only an average business. The severe win- ter weather from March 10 to this writing, has put a sudden stop to the splendid .run of mail orders all the trade were receiving. Reports from many sections confirm the above — from ten days or so behind orders, comes the contra of already letting extra hands go. WWAAVVVMWVMUVMAWMWVVMVVVVWMMWVMWM^WVWWVMM CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Arthur T. Goldsborough, Washing- ton, D. C, new berries. J. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. General seed and plant catalogue. Bay State Nurseries, North Abing- ton, Mass. Trade list of fruit trees and herbaceous plants. '•Hardy Trees and Plants," is a pro- fusely illustrated catalogue issued by the Peterson Nursery. Chicago. S. C. Moon, Morrisville, Pa., whole- sale trade list of ornamental trees, shrubs and hardy border plants. Julius Heurlin, South Braintree, Mass. Catalogue of herbaceous plants and ooniferae. This catalogue is a gem in every way. The (lustrations are fine throughout. Foley Manufacturing Company, Chicago. Materials for greenhouse construction. Illustrated with numer- ous half tone engravings showing that the Foley construction is popular in all sections of the country. Send for the book. Manning's Monographs. No. 2, pub- lished by J. Woodward Manning, Reading, Mass., is devoted to hardy rhododendrons, azaleas and mountain laurel. It is full of useful matter com- piled from various sources, and the author's own extensive experience. The lists of rhododendrons will be found especially valuable. "How to Grow Asters," by James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y., is con- siderably more than a catalogue. It is a twenty page pamphlet full of prac- tical instruction covering the subject of aster growing in all its phases. The various chapters treat of sowing the seed, planting out, cultivation, prob- lems and diseases, destructive in- sects, etc., and a classification of early, medium and late varieties is applied. This useful booklet may be had for the asking. The annual report of the Cleveland (Ohio) Home Gardening Association for 1905, shows a steady growth of in- terest in the five years of its existence. A woman curator of school gardens has now been appointed. Last spring, 389,895 one-cent packets of seeds were sold to the school children. A city department of forestry has been es- tablished through its efforts. DREER'S HARDY PHLOX We offer in strong, field grown plants that were cut back early in the season and potted up into three inch pots, and which will give an abundance of blooms this season, much superior to young, newly propagated plants, such as are generally sent out in spring, the following list of choice varieties. Bridesmaid. Pure white with large crimson eye. Beranger. White, suffused pink, crimson eye. Bouquet Fleuri. White, with deep rose eye, each individual truss a complete bouquet. Champs Elysee. Fine rich purplish crimson. Coquelicot. Bright orange scarlet, carmine eye. $1.0u per dozen: $8.00 per 100. Colibri. White with deep rose centre. Eclaireur. Purplish crimson with light halo, very large. Esclarmonde. Lilac, mottled white, deep rose eye. Eugene Danzenvillier. Lilac with white edge and centre. F. G. von Lassburg. The finest white. $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. Graf von Lingerer. Light rose, crimson eye. Jeanne d'Arc. A fine late white. La Soleil. Salmon rose with light centre. M. Gladstone. Soft rose, large flower. Marquis de St. Paul. Deep rose, overlaid Moliere. Salmon rose, deep rose eye. Mrs. Jenkins. A fine large pure white. 100. Obergartner Wittig. Bright magenta with pure red eye. Offenbach. Bright rose with large white halo. Otto Thalacker. Magenta crimson. P. Bonnetain. Salmon rose. 75 cents per dozen; $6.00 per 100. Pantheon. Beep salmon rose, free and effective. Professor Schlieman. Bright lilac rose with carmine eye. Pecheur d'lslande. Soft salmon red, with white centre. Selma (new). Beautiful light rose pink with large aniline red eye. large flowers. $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. Semiramis. Purplish magenta. Sunshine. Deep salmon pink, with deep rose eye. Simplon. White suffused with lilac and dark rose centre. Price. Any of the above (except where noted), 75 cents per dozen; $5.00 per 10(1; $40.00 per 1000. PhlOX SubUlata— MOSS Pinks. Alba, Atropurpurea, Lilacina, Nelsoni, Rosea and Bridesmaid, strong field grown plants 75c.perdoz.; $5.00 per 100: $40.00 per 1000. Special Surplus Offer of Roses. White Jlaman Cochet. Pink Maman Cochet and Hermosa Three . if tin- best bedding liosrs grown. Wo have a larger stock than we can to carrv These are strong field grown plants which were potted up during De- cember into five inch pots, were stored in mid houses: they an rooted, making an excellent growth retail trade. We offer as Ion per 100; $125.00 per 1000. salmon, crimson eye. $1.25 per dozen; $10.00 per .. houses; they are now nicely and in the best ■ possible condition for the the surplus lasts at $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 We' are headquarters for Hardy Perennials, Pol Roses for out-door planting. Water Lilies Decorative Green-house plants, all of these as well as a full line of seasonable Florists' stock, which is fully described in our new Whole- sale List issued April 1st, a copy of which will be sent to the trade only. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Penna 460 HORTICULTURE, April 7, 1906 THE FARQUHAR ROSE The Finest of the Ramblers A Strong grower with Ivy-like foliage almost evergreen and large clusters of beautiful flowers of the liveliest pink. Strong four year Plants $i.oo each ; three year Plants 75c. each ; two year Plants 50c. each ; one year Plants 25c. each. EXTRA FINE HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, leading varieties $3.50 per dozen ; $25.00 per 100. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 and 7 South Market St,, BOSTON, MASS. jfolflllftflJWWWWWWWyWfllWIIMWW^WVW R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 and 7 South Market Street Boston, Mass. PALMS SPECIAL SURPLUS OFFER KENTIA BELMOREANA Doz. ioo 2'/i inch Pots 4-5 leaves $2.00 $15.00 4 " " 5-6 " 4-5° 35-°° 5 " " 6-7 " at 1. 00 each F.O. B. Boston, no charge for packing Cash with order or satisfactory references GODFREY ASCHMANN IOI2 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA +*^>* Import?!" of Arauearia excelsa, glauca, c pacta, and robusta PAL/IS and AZALEAS Write for prices Palms, Ferns And Decorative Plants A Fine Lot ot AZALEAS in Great Variety A targe Assortment of Ferns for Jardinieres Also, Arancarias, Robbers, Fandanns. Arallaa Dracaenas, Aspidistras, Maranias, Croiuns etc., etc. WHOLESALE PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION A. LEUTHY & CO. Importers and 1 xptrters Growers and Dealers PERKINS STREET NURSERIES Roslindale. Boston, Mass, It is never too early nor too late to order the Scott Fern Best Commercial Introduction tor many years JOHN »COTT Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York. NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII. $10 PER 100 SC0TTII, 5 " " BOSTON, 3 " " HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, Florists, Whitman, Mass EASTER STOCK HYDRANGEAS EASTER LILIES AZALEAS, 50c. to $7.50 GLADSTONE SPIREAS RAMBLER ROSES HERMOSA ROSES TULIPS, (in pans) HYACINTHS, (in pans) DEUTZIAS RHODODENDRONS, etc. WILLIAM C. SMITH 61st and Market Street, PHILA. {igg^Market Street cars take you direct to our door. Mention Horticul- ture when you write. OAK GROVE NURSERIES. 1905 Crop. Asparagus plumosus nanus seed, Lath house grown, $2.25 per 1000. Smilax seed $1.25 per lb. Canna seed, Crozy's mix, $1.00 per lb. Cash with order. E. FLEUR, 406 N. Los Angeles St. LOS ANGELES, CAL. Piersoni Elegantissima j F. R. PIERSON CO., TARRYTOWN=ON=HUDSON, NEW YORK. L April 7, 190t. HORTICULTURE 461 STRONG WELL ROOTED CUTTINGS Of the following varieties ready for immediate delivery Robert Craig Enchantress Mrs. M. A. Patten $ I 2.00 per I OO 3.00 per IOO 4.00 per IOO $ I OO.OO per I OOO 25. OO per I OOO 30.00 per I OOO J. 0. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., Joliet, III. JMIM¥ytniytMVtiyViMW^ l>M«VWIMIWVVVWVVWWW«WVVVVVVW«WVMC AT BOSTON Robert Craig Wins Again Not another scarlet carnation has been able to take first honors with ROBERT CRAIG. The introducers of CRAIG fill all orders on time and send out only healthy, vigorous, well grown selected cuttings taken from blooming stems. fend in your order now. We can fill it promptly. $3.00 for 25 6.00 for 50 J per ct $12.00 for 100 $50.00 for 500 25.00 for 250 100.00 for 1000 ;//. discount for < ash with order. COTTAGE GARDENS COMPANY, QUEENS, N. Y. ?WVWVWWVVW»WWWWWVVWVWWWWWVW^ I 5 i 5 FINE SILVER CUPS and TROPHIES For Exhibition Awards, Sporting Events, etc. FINEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY FROM THE BEST MANUFACTURERS AND AT LOWEST PRICES. THORNTON BROS,, LAWRENCE, MASS. . 5 Goleus Rooted Cuttings Orchids PANSIES Verschaffeltii. Fire Golden Queen, Queen ^^ ■ %f ■ ■ ■ ^fl %7 ^^ Verse haife Iti i. Fire Brand, Beckwith': Gem, 60c. pei 100. Golden Bedder, Mes sey, 75c. per 100. Golden Queen, Queen Victoria, Fancy Va rieties. $5.00 per 1,000. Hero, Pearl of Orange, $6.00 per 1,000. Largest Importers, Exporters, Qroteera and Hybridists in the World Sander, SI. Albans, England Positively free from mealy bug>. ORCHIDS Ageratum Stella Gurney. Prince.. Pauline Salvia Splendens, German Ivy, 75c. per 100 $6.00 per 1,000 Just arrived a large shipment of Cattleya Gigas From our Well Known Strain. None better in Bud and Bloom. $:.00 per 1C8. Plants that will bloom soon $2.50 per 1000. Daisies (Bellis) in bloom, $1.00 per 100. Primula Ohconlca in Bloom, 5 inch pots. $7.00 per 100. Spiraea Coiupacta and Japonica, 6 inch pots. $2.60 per d«z. A. IM. PIERSON Cromwell, Conn. Write for Prices Goleus Cojeus Rooted Cuttings |Verschaf= feltii, (iolden Bedder and Several Other Varieties. S5.00 per I, OOO 60c. per IOO CASH WITH ORDER E. FELTHOUSEN SCHENECTADY, N. Y. Lager &Hufrell,^Xsa".d Summit, NJ. ORCHIDS, PALMS FOLIAGE PLANTS Bay and Box Trees J. C. SCHMIDT CO. BRISTOL, PA. marcuerYtesi Rooted Cuttings Queen Alexandria, the new semi-doubie white, $3.00 per hundred, Etoile d'Lyon, yellow, $2.co per hundred. julius roehrs co. ; THE F. W. FLETCHER CO. Exotic Nurseries KUTHKRFORn. N. J AUBURNDALE, MASS. EASTER LILIES Two to three hundred Pots, 3 to 6 buds, in fine condition, ioc. per bud; also 4 in. Pot Geraniums, I to 3 buds and blooms, S cts. each. COHANZIE CARNATION CO. New London. Conn. Dracaena Indivisa, 2% in., 4 in., 5 in.. 7 and 8 in., per doz., 75 cts., $2.00, $3.00. $4.00 and $5.00. Per 100, $6.00, $15.00. $20.00, $30.00 and $40.00, Vinca variegata, 4 in., 5 in. Per doz., $1.-0, $2.00. Per 100, $12.00, $15. 00. Dahlias, tubers per doz. 75 cts.( per 100, $6.00. Variegated Century Plants— prices 3nd sizes on application. Cash Please. E. & C. Woodman, Florists, Danvers, Mass. t*JVV**AAAAA*AA/\*r%*A*/\*A^^*\*A/W\AAA/\AA*A*V»AA*AAA*A/VVVVWl< 5 0 0, 0 0 0 COLEUS Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder and fancy named varieties. Rooted Cuttings, 60c. per IOO, $5.00 per 1 OOO Cash. H. N. EATON, South Sudbury, Mass. 462 HORTICULTURE April 7, 1906 Three Sterling Carnation Novelties Winsor, White Enchantress, and Helen M. Could There is nothing about any of these varieties that we wish to conceal; therefore, we cordially invite all carna- tion growers to pay us a visit Come at any time. WINSOR-Winner of Lawson Silver Medal. This is sure to prove a winner. Nothing approaches it in color, which is a clear silvery pink — a shade between Enchantress and Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson — and much more beautiful than either. In fact, it is just the shade that we have all been trying to get. The color will make it sell in any market. The stem is just right. The flowers are considerably larger than Lawson and much better shaped. As a grower it has every- thing that can be desired. So far we have not seen any large-flowering variety quite so free as Winsor. WHI ENCHANTRESS. A pure white sport of Enchantress, at once the most popular and most profitable carnation grown today, on account of its size and stem and freedom with which it blooms. White Enchantress is identical in every respect but color. Those desiring quality as well as quantity will find it in White Enchantress. HELEN M. COULD. This is a beautiful variegated sport of Enchantress. The ground color is a lovely shade of clear pink, the variegation carmine, making an exquisite combination of colors, besides being something distinctly new. At a short distance the variegation does not show at all, the general effect being a beautiful shade of dark pink. Growth, habit, size, and stem are the same as Enchantress. We have fine stocks, from which we can deliver healthy cuttings of Variegated Lawson, White Lawson, Red Lawson, Enchantress, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Lady Bountiful, etc. Our Variegated Lawson is all that we claimed for it last season, and is giving the fullest satisfaction everywhere — the best in the variegated class. Come and inspect our stock of new and standard sorts F. R. PIERSON GO. TARRYTOWN- ON- HUDSON, NEW YORK. w L 5 i CARNATION CUTTINGS THESE VARIETIES ARE READY NOW per ioo NEW Skyrocket, (scarlet) a good thing $6 oo NEW Daybreak Lawson or Helody. Will be sold next year at same price by other firms 13.00 NEW Glendale, variegated. The first variety to sup- ercede Mrs. Bradt; marking similar but improve- ment in growth, freedom and length of stem 12. on NEW Jessica, variegated, (Weber) a fine thing. 2 inch plants, strong 14.00 per 1000 $50.00 SPECIAL. 20,1100 Extra Strong 2 inch Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson. Prosper! y, same class of stock, same pr.ce Mrs. M. A. Patten, from soil Harlowarden, crimson, from sand ....-••• Prosperity, from sand . - Mrs. Thos W. Lawson, from sand Lady Bountiful, from sand Variegated Lawson, from sand. ... . ROSE PLANTS (from 2 inch pots) American Beauties •. . $6.00 per 1000 $50.00 I Mad. Chatenay, Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate.. per ;oo per 1000 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.OO 2.00 1 5.00 2.00 15.OO 2.00 15.00 4.00 35-00 5.00 40.00 *r 100 per 1000 $j.OO $25.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. I IOO IOOO RICHMOND ROSE 2% in. $12.00 $100.00 KAISERIN " " 400 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 1st March E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK, N. Y. We are booking orders for Jone delivery Begonia Gloire de Lorraine Cuttings from 2 1-2 Inch pots. Ready for 4 Inch. Price $10.00 per 100. Satis/action guaranteed. Place your order now INNES & McRAE, - Gheswick, Pa. Some People Mli| Maryland have taken our ad- vice as published m these columns recent- ly and are buying for trial. We reiterate here — if it succeeds with yon as it does with us, it will prove the best white carnation you ever grew. Despite the variety's apparaent failure in several places, we strongly advise ad growers to ' give it a trial. We have been irank about its faults as developed in other places. We doubt if these will develop in many places. 1 4=. %%■*>£» we believe, will succeed generally tlCacrlLa and will prove to be the best red and white variegated ever disseminated Few varieties show as strong constitution as this one does and it is a wonderful producer. Extra fine stock of both varieties ready now. R. C, $2.50 per do;-.; $12.00 per 100. $100.00 per 1000. Pot plants, $^.00 per 100 extra. Send for our catalog, now ready. The H Weber &> Sons Co., Oakland, Kti. Cyclamen Giant Hybrids Seed taken of exhibition stock the cream of my own strain. None better. 35,000 ready in 6 separate colors, including Salmonium,- Papilio, Rococo and fringed varieties, once transplanted, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000 ; twice transplanted. $3.50 per 100. Impatien HOLSTI! without doubt one of the best varieties in years, being a continual bloooming plant of scarlet flowers, excellent for pot culture as well as for bedding, sells on sight. $1.00 per do/en : $6.00 per 100. Try it. and you won't do without it. CHRIST. WIIMTERICH Defiance, O. April 7, 1906 HORTICULTURE 4ii3 EASTER PLANTS. (Eobert Craig Before the Florists- Club of Philadelphia.) On April 9, 1888, just eighteen years ago, I read a paper before this club, in which I alluded to the Easter plant trade as having become the most im- portant of the whole year. I recited the fact that there had been a great advance in the quantity of plants grown as well as in the increased va- riety from the time, only a few years back, when callas, geraniums, mig- nonette, violets, etc., were the chief staples. In that year, 1888, I men- tioned L. Harrisii, L. longiflorum, hy- drangeas Otaksa and Thos. Hogg, azaleas, deutzias. genistas, Astilbe Japonica and hybrid roses as the chief staples. All of these are still grown, only in larger quantities, and the gen- eral culture is better; finer specimens are grown. Since that time we have had several notable additions to the list of Easter plants. I think the Crimson Rambler may be mentioned as the most important; it is still a very valuable plant; the much herald- ed Baby Rambler, while very valuable as a bedding rose, is not so good for Easter purposes, especially in large specimens. Dorothy Perkins, the pink Rambler, is fine, and has come to stay. In the same class may be mentioned several of Mr. Walsh's new hybrid climbers, particularly Lady Gay, which is a superb thing. A German rose called Leuchtstern, a single pink with ring of white inside and the centre yel- low, which I saw in New York the other day, impressed me very favor- ably; the foliage was fine and the blooms pretty and abundant, and it seemed to be a good keeper, not easily shaken off. A few other varieties of roses are fine for Easter; chief of these is Magna Charta. Mrs. John Laing; Frau Karl Druschki promises to be a good white, although it has hardly had a fair trial yet. A very desirable new plant is the Marguerite Queen Alexandra; it makes a fine pot plant. In the spiraeas we have had several improved varieties; the best one, all things considered, is Gladstone. Bougainvillea Sanderi is another very valuable Easter plant and if the wood is properly ripened will flower most profusely in all sizes of plants from those in four-inch pots, suitable for basket work, up to very large specimens. Cineraria stellata, of the improved compact growing, fine colored varie- ties, is a very showy plant but still capable of further improvement by careful selection of seed from those varieties most suitable for store use. A plant which I have not seen with the Philadelphia growers, but which is well done in New York, is the boronia, which bears its globular pink-purplish flowers in great profusion. Another plant worthy of culture is the Lilium speciosum rubrum and album, which are valuable either for cutting or as pot plants; they are easily obtainable at Easter from cold storage bulbs. Another plant deserv- ing of culture is the Deutzia Lemoinei, which was tried and discarded several years ago by several of our growers as inferior to Deutzia gracillis, but which is now proved to be valuable by sev- eral growers, particularly as to the BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS This wooden box nicely stained and varnished, 18x30x12, made In two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, z% or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. f . MCCARTHY, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. REED ®. KELLER 122 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work &Noveltie: and arrr dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and florists' Requisites. durability of its flowers, which do not drop as easily as those ot Deutzia gracilis; the chief point in the culture being the lifting by first of August or before, so as to have the pots full of new roots before cold weather; this method is necessary also with D. gracilis. There has been introduced to this country this year a valuable new azalea named Julius Roehrs. This will undoubtedly become a leading standard variety: it is of the same genera! character as Madame Vander Cruyssen, but of a richer, brighter color. Rhodo- dendrons are now largely grown, the best new one that has come to my notice is Red Camille de Rohan. As we have had from time to time valuable additions to the list of Easter plants, so we may continue to expect them. We are promised a new pink spirjea for next year, of a lovely shade of color, for the stock of which one thousand pounds is reported to have been refused. The growing of plants for Easter in- volves much extra work in the moving from house to house as the weather changes, so as to have everything "just right" at the one time, the compensa- tion for this extra work being that there is generally a demand for all yood plants at a fair price. Inclosed is check for $2.00; please enter two subscriptions to HORTI- CULTURE both to commence with the superfine issue of last week, the special Rose Number, for which please accept our hearty congratulations and our request to keep it up, we enjoy it and appreciate it so thoroughly. — D. B. SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 1017 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO. Both 'Phones 2670 Main Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled in best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. McCONNELL 546 Fifth Ave.. New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and all principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam- ships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXC0NNELL DETROIT John Breitmeyer's Sons^es- Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs Higjh Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan, points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON. D. C. FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET ol. LUUlo, I'll). Established 1873 Lone Distance Phone Bell Lindell 676 Albany, N. Y. E^YRE^S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, NY OllOt BBO* (O rUQRISTS WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDE'S 464 H ORTI CULTURE April 7, 1906 ll.lilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll[llllllllllllllllllllll!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEMIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIII!IIIU [ EA5TER LILIES $8.00, $10.00 and $12.00 per 100 EASTBR PLANTS Send for our price list of standard Easter plants and desirable novelties. i= SAMUEL S. PENNOCR, The J^Sh™ PHILADELPHIA 1GOS-1018 LUDLOW ST. STORE CLOSES AT 8 P. M. iTiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii<::!Si!!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim m*f*****f^»*fma*l * ' *^*rf***l. Carnations. Beauty Bride and Bridesmaid. Lily of the Valley. Violets. Telephone 6U68-6267 Main WELCH BROS- 15 Province St. BOSTON l*W+*^****m**»^i**k*m**»^il& E. H. HUNT Wholesale Cut Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE" T6 Wabash Av., CHICAGO Id writing advertisers, mention Hortlcultore VAUGHAN & SPERRY "Wholesale Commission Florists If you wish to buy or sell, see them first 'PH0HE CENTRAL 2571 60 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO EASTER LILIES W. E. McKISSICR Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN f I CUT FLOWERS • 'i EDWARD REID. wrW 1526 Ran&tead Steel, PHILADELPHIA Store Closes 8 P. M. \ WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers «f CUT FLOWERS 51-53 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO, ILL., CMS. W. McKELLAR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers E. F. Winterson Co' 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies CUT FLOWER ORDERS OUR SPECIALTY The leading Florists supply house of the west Supply Catalogue free. PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing advertisers, mention Hortlculto.'e WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO April 3 ST. LOUIS April 2 PHILA. April 2 BOSTON April 5 /?OS£S Am. Beauty and Edgely Fan. & Sp. •' Extra " No. i ■-• Lower grades Bride & 'Maid— Fan. & Sp " Extra., No. i and Lower gr. . Liberty, Fancy ; " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy " Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy , Ordinary Chatenay, Fancy . " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies Callas Lilv of the Valley Violets Tulips Roman Hya., Paper White, Nar... Daffodils ; Trumpets Freesia Mignonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus , strings " Sf Sprengeri bunches Lilacs per too bunches 12.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 4 00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 1. 00 10 00 10.00 2.00 ■35 2.00 2.00 2.00 50.00 35.00 12.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 10 00 6.ou 10.00 6 00 4.00 2.00 ?o.oo 15.00 4.00 •75 4.00 5.00 3 00 .50 to .... to 10.00 to 25.00 to 25.00 to 100.00 to 1. 00 15.00 40.00 40.00 150.00 25.00 15.00 10 00 5.00 8.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 TO. OO 10.00 3.00 •25 3.00 2.00 ■5° 35.OO 20.00 12. 50 80O IO.OO 6.00 IO.OO 6 00 10.00 6.00 25.00 15.00 10.00 5 00 12. OO 8.00 3.00 20.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 tu to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 30.00 20.00 18.00 IO.OO 12.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 6.00 10.00 4.00 5.00 1.00 25.00 12.00 12.00 2.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 1.00 6.00 4.00 1 2.50 2.50; 1.50 4. CO 2.03 12.5O I2.5O 4.OO 4.OO 4.00 to 12.5O 25.OO 25. CO 5.00 1.00 1 5. CO 50.00 50.00 75.00 12.00 12.00 2.00 ■3=5 3.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.50 1 5. CO 50.00 35.00 35.00 4.00 •75 4.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 20.00 50.00 1.50 1.00 50.00 8.00 8.00 2.00 ■ 35 1 00 1.00 •75 ■75 to 35.00 15.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 6.00 5.oo 25.00 6.0c 20.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 3.00 3.00 1.50 75-*> 12.00 12.00 300 •75 2.00 i-5° 1. CO 2.00 1.50 1.50 16.00 50.00 50.00 J.ft.BUDLONG Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE Roses and Carnations A Specialty GROWER Of April 7, 1906 HORTICULTURE 46."> VICTORY We do not need to advertise Victory aggressively any longer. We are making prompt deliveries of Cuttings daily and are giving universal satisfaction. Enough Said! >••*< CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS. The flower market shows BOSTON no improvement over last week and little is expected until the Easter demand sets in. Busi- ness is very dull in all lines and, with the heavy receipts, sales are forced in order to prevent accumulation. Roses of all kinds, especially American Beauty, are being received in increased quantity and prices are tending down- wards, although the quality is unex- celled. For carnations there is a fair market. The prospects are for an abundance of everything for Easter. Three days of rain the BUFFALO previous week has not helped an already de- pressed market. The supply on all lines is more than sufficient to satisfy the present demand. The quality on roses and carnations is good, but owiug to large cut and small demand the market is blocked up considerably and the latter part of the week found an overstock on roses, lilies and bulbous stock to such an extent that prices took another tumble. Carnations were not so plentiful at the end of the week and demand somewhat better than on roses. Violet shipments are somewhat lighter and demand fair. Mignonette of ordinary quality are very plentiful and moves slow, while fancy finds fre- quent buyers. Excellent sweet peas and lily of the valley are to be seen and move rather slow, in fact every- thing has to be urged. At time of mailing this report the market is more brisk and prices hold firm on carna- tions, but roses and other stock still abundant. The market assumed its CHICAGO seasonable quietus this past week, with the usual Saturday and Sunday spurt. The quality and color in all grades of stock is beautiful. The retailers can make displays of cut flowers such as has never been seen. The new roses which have been successfully introduced have done much to increase a demand in cut flowers for this year. As I write on this last COLUMBUS day of March the ground is white from the still falling snow. Not since Sun- day, March 11th, have we seen the sun — when it has not been snowing, it has rained, so you can imagine the weather; and about how happy the craft feels. As regards the present market very little change has taken place since a week ago; if anything, roses are a little stiffer in price owing to the natural disposition to hold them back, all pos- sible for Easter. There are some very fine Keizerskroon (Grand Due), and Proserpine tulips in the market, which find a most ready sale. In regard to Easter stock, it really looks as if most of the flowering plants were coming just about right; hydrangeas and spiraeas need sun more than anything else, but the Crimson Ramblers and all bulb stuff is in very good shape. It would certainly seem only natural after such execrable weather, and slow trade as we have had for the past month, that the bright days which must be ahead should bring a great Easter business. I failed to mention that a trip among the growers, shows lilies about right for Easter in spite of the bad weather. Cut flower sales were a DETROIT little on the decrease the past week. Easter orders are coming in as the day draws near and preparations are being made for a busy week. At the wholesale houses stock has been scarce the past few days, and it looks as though there is a general holdup just when the retail- ers should have fresh stock with which to invite new trade. Violets are very poor and do not sell. Sweet peas are coming good and are quite saleable. Lily of the valley does not move. Azaleas are moving nicely, as are lilacs and rambler plants. Business the past week LOUISVILLE has been very quiet, and Easter will prob- ably find a great supply of stock in nearly every line. Quantities of car- nations and roses are coming in. and the quality is satisfactory. There is a steady demand for violets and mig- nonette, but the violets are not up to the standard. Forget-me-nots, hya- cinths, jonquils, tulips, etc., are equal to the demand. Business has been MINNEAPOLIS very good the past week. Easter lilies are putting in a good appearance and are sold readily at the top prices. Azaleas and rhododendrons are fine, as are also the lilacs which are to be seen among the leading florists. Baby Ramblers are good, but not so good as they will be later. Roses are plenti- ful, but the darker shades of carna- tions are very scarce. Smilax and As- paragus plumosus are scarce. All that is used around here is shipped in from outside growers. The price of violets has gone up in anticipation of the Easter demand, but they will not be alone on the top shelf very long. Although displaying a NEW YORK considerable activity as compared with the utter stagnation of last week, the flower market is not at all brisk. Large quantities of material in all lines are being received at the whole- sale establishments and, when pleas- ant weather favors, most of the ship- ments are disposed of, the street men getting a goodly share at very low fig- ures. One thing that strikes the ex- perienced observer is the very general high quality of the stock. Never be- fore has the Easter supply shown such promising excellence. American Beau- ty roses as now offered have never been surpassed and rarely equalled. Lilies are good. Should the cool weather now prevailing last until Easter the cut flower trade will make a particularly clean and satisfactory i ecord. Supplies came in heav- PHILA- ily last week, the clear DELPHI A weather and lengthen- ing days being responsi- ble, and the market was unable to ab- sorb all of it, although business was fairly active. As a result prices sagged considerably. Even white roses, which have been selling well all the season, suffered with the rest. Beauties are down to twenty-five cents for first quality. Killarney, Chatenay. and other standard sorts are plentiful and good but prices are low. Lily of the valley crop is heavy and does not move off as freely as it should. Violets are fine but low in price. Cattleyas and other orchids are scarce. %!. '' % FERNS Dagger [Ferns J and Galax Leaves Bronze or Green Galax, $1.00 per 1000; $7.00 per case. Dagger Ferns, DAGGER FERNS. ^ , ^^ $ln() per 1000. Special for Easter. 85c. in lots of 10.000 or over. Stock guaranteed first class. A. L. rUK 1 UllEo, new Haven, Conn. Always enterprising, we are now ready with a fine line of Easter Baskets. Buy your Florist Supplies of J. STERN 1928GERM4NT0WN AVE., Per postal & CO. PHILADELPHIA, PA. SHHBBB t CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. ^ K H. BAYERSDORFER & CO 50-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES EE3T I.IHE IN THE COU.'iTRV 466 HORTICULTURE April 7, 1906 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 55-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 A. M. to 5 p. M. FORD BROTHERS 48 West 28th Street, NEW YORK A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone, 3870 or 3871 Madison Square. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE % FLORIST * OF NEW YORK Phone 1664-1665 Mad. Sq. 43 W. 28th St. \ JOHN I. RAYNOR 1 Wholesale Commission Florist sWLTA8$8&B&i § A full line ol Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises every variety • grown for New York market, at current prices m TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City 0 Walter F, Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer la Choice Cut Flowers 39 West 28th Street New York Telephone : 903 Madison Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST W M | ETV ALWATS GRADE OF VHLLCI ON HAND BEST BEAUTIES, METEORS, BRIDES AND BRIDESMAIDS ALWAT8 ON HAMS JAMES McMANUS, ,M3. 50 W. 30th St., New York .25 10.00 8.00 2.00 .30 2.00 2.50 3.00 1.50 •5° 1.25 15.00 40.00 25. CO 15.00 10.00 4.00 •50 3.00 3.00 3.00 40.00 25.00 to 35-00 3S-oo to 20.00 25 00 10.00 to 15.00 15.00 4.00 to 6.00 10.00 to 10.00 8.00 to S.00 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 12.00 I2.co to 15.00 5.00 4.00 to 6.00 12.00 12.00 to 15.00 10.00 4.00 to 6.00 8.00 8.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 6.00 10 00 10.00 to 12.00 8.00 4 00 to 6.00 3.00 3.00 to 4.00 1.50 1. 00 to to 2.00 12.50 8.00 2.00 •50 2.00 3.00 2.00 15.00 10.00 3.00 1. 00 4.00 4.00 4.00 2.50 2.00 to 4.00 1. 00 to 1.50 1. 00 to 1.50 20.00 20.00 to 25.00 50.00 30.00 to 50.00 50.00 40.00 to 50.00 40.00 to 50.00 Geo. A. ^Sutherland Co, CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - - BOSTON 604 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. E. A. BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer In SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX and Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplies. New crop now ready in limited quantities. EVERGREEN, ALA. WHOLESALE Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Oala* and Leucothoe, Bronze and Green Baled Sphagnum, and Green ."losses Leaf Mold. Orchid and Azaha Peats, Fresh cut Palmetto and Cycas Palm leaves. Wild Smilax —Boxwood. All Decorating Evergreens. 20 West 27th St NEW YORK. THE KERVAN CO. Tel. 1519 Madison Sq. 468 HORTICULTURE April 7, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Allen Wm. Stuart C0.467 Aschmann Godfrey-- -460 Barrows H.H. & Son. 460 Bayersdorier H & Co 465 Beaven, E. A.. 467 Boddin^ton A. T. . •■ 458 Bonnot Bros. 467 Boston Florist Letter Co 463 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 473 Breck: Joseph & Sons 458 Breitmeyer's J. Sons 463 Budlong J. A.. 464 Burpee W. A. & Co.. 458 Carlton H. R. 43° Chicago Carnation Co 462 ChildsTJohn Lewis.. 433 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co • • «458 Cohanzie Carnation Co 461 F. E. Conine Nursery Co 436 Cooke G. H • 463 Cottage Gardens Co 436-46» Cowee A ... - 457 Craig Robt. 43° Growl Fern Co.. 43» Dehn, Christian 431 Dilger Wm 4°7 Dreer H. A.. .- -459-473 Eaton H. N 461 Edwards Folding Box Co. 465 EiseleC. 436 Elliott Wm. &Son... 458 Eslerj. G. 473 Ernest W. H 472 Exotic Nurseries ....461 Eyres 4°3 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 460 Felthousen J. E 461 FenrichJ.S 466 Fletcher F. W.. 461 Fleur, E 4^° • Foley Mfg. Co 475 Ford Bros. 427-466 Forest Nursery & Seed Co. 436 Fortunes, A. L.. 465 Froment H. E. . . .434-466 Greenhouse For Sale. 473 Grey T.J. & Co...... 458 Gude Bros. Co 463 Gurney Heater Mfg. Co. 474 Guttman Alex. J. 43C-466 Guttman & Weber. .. ....432-465 Hail Asso. 473 Hammond Paini& Slug ShotWort^s 472 Hart Pioneer Nurser- ies 436 Heller&Co... 458 Herbert David& Son. 4^6 Hews A. H. & Co.. ..472 Hicks & Crawbuck ..466 Hdfinger Bros 472 Hitchmgs & Co 473 Holly Castle Co 476 Horan E. C 4^8-466 HuntE.H 464 Jones, Hiram T 436 Igoe Brcs. 475 Imperial Seed & Plant Co ....458 Innes&McRae 462 Kasting W. F. 467 Kervan Co.. The ....467 Kessler, P. F 466 King Cons. Co 474 Klokner A. 47a Kroeschell Bros 474 Lager & Hurrell.. . . - .461 Lang Julius .467 Langjahr, Alfred H.. .467 Leuthy A. & Co 460 Lord & Burnham Co. 473 Page McCarthy N. F. & C0.429 McConnell Alex.. .. 463 McKellar Charles W.464 McKissick, W. E. ...464 McManus Jas ... 450-451-466 Metropolitan Material Co 474 Michell H. F.Co. ...456 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 467 Millang Charles 467 Millang Frank .466 Minneapolis Floral Co. 433 Moltz A 467 Moninger J. C 474 Montrose Green- houses 467 Murdoch J. B.& Co.. 467 Murray Samuel.. ... .463 Nicotine Mfg. Co. 458-472 Niessen Leo. Co. 457 Palisades Nurseries. .432 Pennock Samuel b. . . . 464 Perkins John J. 467 Perkins St. Nurseries. 460 Pierson A. N 461 Pierson F. R. Co. 460-462 Pierson U Bar Co 474 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 467 Pye E. H 462 Rawson.W.W. &C0.458 Raynor John I . . .434 466 Reed & Keller 463 Reid Edw 464 Reid, Peter S. 458 Reinberg Peter 464 Robinson H.M. & C0.467 Roehrs Julius Co. ...461 Roland. Thos 426 Rolker August & Sons472 Rose Hill Nurseries. , 431 Ruwayton Greenhou- ses 433 Sander & Son. 461 ^chvllo Lumber Co... 473 Schlegel & Fouler Co. 458 Schmidt J. C. Co 461 Schultheis, Anton 428 Scollay John A... -. 474 Scott John 460 Sheridan W. F... 427-466 .recht & Sons. 433 eis& Siggers ..-473 Situations & Wants.. 472 Skidelskv S. S 433 Smith W. C. 460 Standard Plate Glass Co 474 Stern J. & Co 4&5 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co. ..473 Stoothoff. H. A. Co. .472 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 467 Thompson J. D Co. .461 Thorburn J.M. & Co. 458 Thornton Bros. 461 Traendly & Schenck. ... ...428.466 Troy. J. H 436 Vaughan and Sperry.464 Walsh M. H 433 Ward Ralph M. Co.. .458 Weathered Co. 475 Weber F. C 463 Weber H. & Sons 462 Weeber&Don 458 Welch Eros 431-464 Wietor Bros 464 Winterich C. 46a Winterson E. F. 464 Woodman, E. & C. ..461 Yokohama Nurseries. 458 Young, A. L. 431 Young John 429-466 Young & Nugent ...466 Young Thos. Jr. ..426-463 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers In this Issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will indicate the respective pages. AGRICULTURAL Thos. J. Grey IMPLEMENTS. 32 S. Market St., & Co Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Plumosus nanus seedling plants ready for potting. Emerson C. Mc Fadden, Short Hills, N. J., $1.50 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 1-2-in., $2.25 per 100. Olto Bourdy, Lowell, Mass. ASTERS. J. H. Lock, Toronto, Can. Aster Kate Lock. Asters, nice strong plants. Queen of Market, Semples, Carlson, separate colors, 35c. per 100 by mail; $3.00 per 1000 by ex- press. S. W. Pike, St. Charles, 111. AUSTRIAN AND SCOTCH PINES. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. Innes & McRae. Cheswick. Pa. Glolre De Lorraine, For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia, Pa. Begonia Gloire De Lorraine. For page see List of Advertisers. Flowering Begonias, 2-iu., $1.00 per 100. H. Allen, Berlin, N. Y. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 47-54 N. Market Si., Boston. Gladioli for Forcing. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 & 13 F. H. Square, Boston. Arlington Tested Seeds for Florists. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. Lilies, Irises, Begonias, etc. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., New York. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Schlegel & Fottler Co., 26 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. 1 1 H H I Amaryllis formosissima, 1-5 1-2 in cir. $22.00 Cyclobothra flava, 2-21-2 in. cir 7.00 Milla blflora, 2-2 1-2 in cir 7 00 Tigridias in mixture, 2-3 in. oir 9.00 All good, profitable blooming bulbs. Price includes parcel postpaid. J. A. McDowell. Ap. 157, city of Mexico. Zangen, O. V 45 CANNAS. Dinger & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Cannas, 15 varieties. Also Dahlias and Gladioli. Write for price list. O. B. Ste- vens. Shenandoah, Iowa. Canna Alemannia, drv or started roots, $2.00 per 100. J. H. Krone, Jr., Fort Smith, Ark. CARNATIONS. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co.. Jollet, III. Carnation, Robert Craig. For page see List of Advertisers. Guttman & Weber, 43 W. 28th St., N. Y. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. B. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CACTI. Old Man's Head, 4 to 5 in., $20.00 per 100. Cacti, medium size, in assorted varieties, $10.00 per 100: 15 assorted varieties, $15.00 per 100. Price includes prepaid mail. Headquar- ters for cacti, orchids, bulbs, etc. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 157, City of .Mexico. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. Chas. Black, Hlghtstown, N. J. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. My Maryland and Jessica. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Carnation Robert Craig. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hud- son, N. Y. Carnations, Wlnsor, White Enchantress, Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers. A. B. Davis & Son, Inc., Purcellville, Va. Carnations, Red Sport. Wm. Swayne. Kennett Square. Pa. L. J. Reuter, Philadelphia. Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS. Chrysanthemum cuttings. Monrovia, Glory* of Pacific, Polly Rose, Robinson, Philadelphia, White Bonnaffon, Fitzwy- gram, G. S. Kalb, Robt. Halllday, John Shrlmpton, May Bonnaffon, Col. Appleton, Niveus, Bride, White Ivory. Culllngfordll, Arllne, Maud Dean, Mutual Friend, W. Lincoln, Jerome Jones, J. G. Jones, Tim- othy Eaton and Mme. Perrin at $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. Opah, Princess, E. Bonnefond, Alliance, Fred Lemon, Mrs. Brice, La Tuslon, Mere- tham Yellow, Mildred Ware. Wm. Duck- ham, Amorita, Dr. Enguehard, Mrs. T. W. Pockett, Nellie Pockett. Ben Wells, F. S. Vallls, Mrs. Thirkell at $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. _ , W. F. Kasting, 383 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. The E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond. Ind. COLEUS. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass., Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Rooted Cuttings, For page see List of Advertisers. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo: page see List of Advertisers. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. C. Winterich. Defiance. O. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Dahlias, fine, strong bulbs; also cannas and gladiosus. Write for price list. O. B. Stevens, Shenandoah, Iowa. Dahlias, Mrs. Winters still the leading white. My sales of this variety for for the past three years were phenomenal; also Ingeborg Egeland, the new scarlet cactus. Do not fail to list these two novelties. Also fine stock of leading novelties and stand- ard varieties. Catalogue of dahlias, peo- nies, hollvhocks, bleeding heart and hardy plants, now ready. W. W. Wilmore, Dahlia Specialist, Box. 382, Denver, Colo. April 7, 1906 horticulture: 469 DAISIES. The F. W. Fletcher Co.. Auburndale, Ma For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENA INDIVISA. E. & C. Woodman, Danvers, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER LILIES. N. F. McCarthy & Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER PLANTS. Wm. C. Smith, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. H. C. Steinhoff, W. Hoboken, N. J. Flowering Plants. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Hicks t& Crawbuck, 76 and 78 Court St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR. Holly-Castle Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co., Kosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. 11. H. Barrows & Sous, Whitman. Mans. Nepnrolepis Barrowsll. For page see List of Advertisers. F. K. Plersou Co., Tarrytuwu-on iluduou. N. Y. Nepbrolepis Plersoni Elegantlsslma. Fur page see List of Advertisers. Ferns for Jardiueres, good varieties, $3.00 per 100, cash. J. H. Fiesser, 415 Summit Avenue, West Hoboken, N. J. Ferns, Japanese or Mikado fern ball, new Importation now in and ready for shipment, In dormant condition; 8 inc. in diameter, $2.25 per doz., $18 per 100 f. o. b. Cros- man Bros., Rochester, N. Y. FERTILIZERS. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., N. Sterilized Sheep Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. FEVERFEW. Feverfew, $1.00 per $100, $S.OO per 1000. Prepaid. S. W. Pike, St. Charles, 111. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervau Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Decorative Evergreens. For page sic List .if Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy iTco~ljr Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co., 1U28 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Fortunes, New Haven, Conn. Ferns, Galax Leaves. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Bob. on Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. G. A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber. 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH— Con- tinued. Young & Nugent, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer'g Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kausas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page Bee List of Advertisers. HilHnger Bros., Ft. Edward. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FOLDING BOXES. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. I* or page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FREESIAS. Rees & Compere, Long r'each, Cal., 227 R. F. D. 3. Refracta Alba and Hybrids. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, large top cuttings, well rooted: Peter Henderson, $2.50 per 100; Trego, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000; S. A. Nutt, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Beaute Potlevine, Jean Viand, Mme. Buckner (best white), $1.50 per 100, $14.00 per 1000. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, 111. GLADIOLI. Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gladiolus, 3 A No. 1 strains, extra tine; also cannas and dahlias. Write for price list. O. B. Stevens. Shenandoah, Iowa. Gladioli. Colors, mixtures and named. All sizes. Also bulblets. E. E. Stewart, Rives Junction, Mich. GroQ's Hybrid Gladioli: A No. 1 stock, true t<> name all shades including the cov- eted blue varieties; 1 1-2 to 2 in.. $10.00 per 1000, $1.50 per 100; 1 to 1 1-2 in, $S.0u per 1 $1.25 per 100; :<-4 in. to 1 in., $6.00 per 1000, 75c. per mo; 1-2 to 3-4 in., $5.00 per L00O, on,-, per 100. A. B. Powell, Cam- den. N. Y. GLASS. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. . Standard Plate Glass Co.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Glass, French and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hudson St., New York. GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Burnham Co.. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchlngs~&~ Co., 1170 Broadway. New Y'ork. For page see List of Advertisers Chicago House Wrecking Co.. Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co.. Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co.. N. Tonawanda. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MA- TERIAL— Continued. J. C. Monluger Co., 117 East Blackhawk St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Adam Scbillo Lumber Co., West St. and Hawthorne Ave., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marion St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22iuTst., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE. Anchor Greenhouse Hose is the best for Florists. Mineralized Rubber Co., New York. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province SU Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 and 40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich., Wm. Dllger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HItchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 74 Franklin St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Lutton, West Side Av. Sta., Jersey City, N. J. HOTHOUSE GRAPE VINES. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rnchelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. IMPORTING HOUSES. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. Plants and Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES. Perfection Chemical Co.. Flushing, N. Y. Carman's Antipest. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. A. Stootuoff Co., 110 West St., New York. Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder. For page see List of Advertisers. Nicotine Mfg. Co.. St. Louis, Mo. Nikoteen, For page see List of Advertisers. Hammond's Paint & S. S. Works, Fishkill, N. Y. Horicum. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. MOONVINES. Moonvines, 2 1-2 In., strong plants, $3.00 per 100. John Heldenrcich, Indianapolis, Ind. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical Bldg., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NASTURTIUMS. Double Nasturtiums, 2-in, $1.00 per 100. H. Allen. Berlin, N. Y. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. 470 horticulture: April 7, 1906 NURSERY STOCK. Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. Y. For page sec List of Advertisers. Cbas. Black, Hlgktstown. N. Y. Forest Nursery & Seed Co., MeMlnnvllle, Tenn. Forest Tree and Shrub Seeds. For pnge see List of Advertisers. Hart Pioneer Nursery, Fort Scott, Kansas. For page see List of Advertisers. J. H. Trov, New Rochelle, N. Y. K.ister Blue Spruce. For page see_ List of Advertisers. 2AHK3 Norway Maples transplanted, straight and fine stock, 2 to 5 feet. Cheap for cash, or will exchange for some kinds of stock. O. C. Bailey, Newuuryport, Mass. ROSES. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander. St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. For pnge see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSIES. Imperial Seed & Plant Co., Grange, Balti- more, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. Slggers & Siggers, Washington, D. C. Patents. Trade Marks, and Copyrights. 25 years' active practice. For page see List of Advertisers. PEERLESS REPAIR CLAMP. A. Klokner, Wauwatosa, Wis. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS, BEDDING. J. C. Schmidt Co.. Bristol, Pa. Spiraea Japouica. For page see List of Advertisers. H. N. Eaton, s! Sudbury, Mass. Coleus, Versehaffeltil. Golden Bedder. For page see List of Advertising. PLANTS DECORATIVE. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston. Palms, Kentia Belmoreana. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Elsele. 11th and Roy Sts., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT STAKES. H. F. Miehell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. ~~ PLANTS HARDY. M. II. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PRIMULA OBCONICA. O. V. Zangeu, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., $1.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. RETAIL FLORISTS. Julius A. Zinn, 2 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Flowers by Telegraph. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred 0. Weber. 4326 Olive St.. St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advert I sers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. F. H. Kramer, Washington, D. C. Queen Beatrice. Robert Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Pa. Grafted Roses. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. Roses, Killarney. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddingtou, New York. Montrose Greenhouses, Montrose, Mass. Grafted Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS— Con- tinued. H. T. Jones, Union Co. Nurseries, Ellaz- beth, N. J. American Grown Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. The E. G.. Hill Co.. Richmond, Ind. L. J. Renter, Philadelphia, Fa. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, O. Limgee .V- Conard Co.. West Grove, Pa. Minneapolis Floral Co., Minneapolis, Mlnu. Rose Miss Kate Moulton. For page see List of Advertisers. Creeping Roses, 2 years, $6.00 per 100. The Elizabeth Nursery Co.. Elizabeth, N. J. SEEDS. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 and 13 Faneoll Hall Sq., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breek & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Adverrlsers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Miehell Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston. For pnge see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke. Washington. D. C. For pnge see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray. 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For pnge see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214^ "StT^ Washington. D. C. For pnge pec 1. 1st of Advertiser*. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y\~ For page see List of Advertisers. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., N. Y. Vegetable and Flower Reeds For page see List of Advertisers. II. A.. D"-eer. Philadelphia. Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons. 2C1 Fulton St.. N. 1". For page see List of Advertisers. Schlegel & Fottler Co.. 26 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 178Q. High Grade ',rass. Clover, and Tree Seeds. Seeds. 100.000 fresh greenhouse grown Asparagus plumosus seed, $2.50 per 1,000 on lnrge lots. Henry Young, Ada, O. SEED CASES— MICE PROOF. Heller & Co.. Montclalr, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. H. M. Robinson & Co., 8 & 11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM; CEDAR POLES. H. R. Akers, Chatsworth, N. J. TOMATO AND PLANT SUPPORTS. Igoe Bros.. 226 North 9th St., Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co. 1133 Broadway, New York. For pnge see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co.. 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchings & Co.. 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marlon St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22ud St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. The Chicago Lifter. J. C. Monlnger Co.. 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. VERBENAS. The new verbena, Ellen Wilmott, the finest cerise pink in existence, rooted cut- tings, $2.50 100. Cash. W. W. Stertzing, 72S0 Old Manchester, St. Louis, Mo. VINCAS. 35,000 myrtle, Vinea minor, $10.00 to $50.00 per 1000. S. J. Galloway, Eaton, Ohio. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. WIREWORK. Wirewark. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. MISCELLANEOUS. Floral photographs. Foley's, 226-228 1-2 Bowery, New York. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos- ton. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boton. _ Welch Bros.. 15 Province St.. Boston. Buffalo. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm F. Kastlng, 383-87 Elllcott St., Buf- falo, N. Y. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. E H. Hunt, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Chas. W.McKellar. 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Peter Relnberg. 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. A. L. Randall Co., 21 Randolph St., Chicago. Wletor Bros.. 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Vaughan & Sperry, 60 Wabash Av , Chicago. E. F. Wlntersou Co.. 45, 47, 49 Wabash Av., Chicago. Cincinnati. Ohio Cnt Flower Co., 129 E. Sd St. Wm. Murphy, 128 E. 3d St. Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dilger, mgr. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bonnot Bros., 55-57 West 26th St., New J S°rF'enrlch, 110 W. 28th St., New York. Ford Bros., 48 West 28th St., New York. H E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 West 28th St. E C. Horan. 55 West 28th St.. New York. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., New York Julius Lang, 53 West 30th St., New York. A H. Laugjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. James McManus, 50 W. 30th St., New York. Chas. Mlllang, 50 West 29th St., New York. Frank Mlllang, 55-57 W. 26th St., New A. Moltz, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. John J. Perkins, 115 W. 30th St,, New York. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St.. New York. Traendly & Schenck. 44 W. 28th St., N. Y. John Young. 51 W. 28th St.. New York. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. W. E. McKlsslck, 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. „.„ Leo Nlessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phila- delphia, Pa. _ „,_., S. S. Pennock, 1612-18 Ludlow St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Pittsburg. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 804 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pitts- burg. April 7, 1906 HORTICULTURE 471 New Offers in This Issue. ASPARAGUS PL. N. SEED. Oak Grove Nurseries. Los Angeles. Cal. For page see List of Advertisers. BERMUDA ONION SEED. Peter S. Reld, Oratava, Tenerlffe. For page see List ot Advertisers. CARNATION VICTORY. Guttrnan & Weber. 43 W. 2Sth St., New- York City; Lynbrook, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. Crowl Fern Co.. Millington. Mass. For page sec List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWERS. Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWERS. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWERS. Ford Bros., 48 W. 28tb St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWERS. Weleh Bros., 15 Province St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWERS. E. C. Horan, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWERS. A. J. Guttman, 43 \V. 'JSth St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWERS. John I. Raynor, 40 W. 2Stb St.. New York. For page see List of Advertis trs. EASTER FLOWERS. John Young. 51 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWERS. H. E. Froruent. 57 W. 28th St., New York. For pat'' see List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWERS. A. L. Young & Co.. 54 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. ~ EAST E R FLOWERS. Thomas Young, Jr.. 41 W. 28th St., New York. For page set- List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWERS. N. F. McCarthy & Co., s4 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. EAST ErTLTlIES. Christian Helm. 178 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER PLA NTS. A. Schultheis, College Point, X. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GENISTAS, BABY RAMBLERS. Thomas Roland, Nahaqt, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLUS AMERICA. John Lewis (hilils. Floral Park. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY PERENNIALS. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. Palisades Nurseries, Sparkill, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT AUCTION SALES. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advert isers. ROSE7 MISS KATE MOULTON. Minneapolis Floral Co.. Minneapolis. Minn. For page see List of Advertisers. THE FARQUHAR AND H. P. ROSES. R. & J. Faniuhar & Co., 6 & 7 S. Market St.. Boston. For page see Lis( of Advertisers. VIOLET, GOV. HERRICK. H. R. Carlton, Willoughby, O. For page' see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORIST: ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY. James McManus, 50 W. 30th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. STOCK, BEAUTY OF NICE. We are sending you a photograph of Stock, Beauty of Nice, a delicate pink variety, which has done very well for us. They produced full 85 per cent, double flowers with stems running from 40 to 46 inch. We re- ceived $2.00 per dozen for them in the wholesale market. LOUIS J. REUTER. THE GLASS SITUATION. The firmness noted in our last re- port shows signs of continuing right along until fall, as the American man- ufacturers are approaching the close of the fire, with their product well sold up at high prices, while the for- eign market is kept high on account of i lie possibility of curtailed production, owing to the strike which is expected to develop on May 1st. The American manufacturers on Thursday last ad- vanced their price about 5 per cent., and those who have any glass to sell for future delivery are asking a fur- ther advance. On the greenhouse sizes the demand has been especially heavy this year, and orders for regular greenhouse sizes pay a premium. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued March 27, 1906. 816.053. Floral Display-Stand. Louis Wittbold, Chicago. 111. 816.077. Flower Stand or Support. William H. Crawford, Dug- ger. Iml. 816. 1S6. Fruit Gatherer. George H. Roberts, Richburg, N. Y. 816,236. Transplanting Device. Ru- dolph D. Kline, Streator, 111. 816,320. Combined Hoe and Rake. Walter L. Harris, Salem. Mass. 816,459. Edge Trimmer. James A. Gates, Detroit, Mich, as- signor of one-half to John Hinchman, Detroit, Mich. A VACUUM SYSTEM IN GREEN- HOUSE HEATING. Read before the Detroit Florists' Club by Frank A. Simonds. In deciding the question of heat for greenhouse work, there are four dif- ferent systems today that can be con- sidered and that cause a diffusion of heat in the building to be heated. The system of hot air circulation, which, owing to its many disadvantages, has been discarded for more modern meth- expensive to generate for the exten- sive demands in this line, and so can- ned be considered. Hot water, under a gravity, or nat- ural circulation, also the same medium under a forced or positive circulation. This medium is now used with very satisfactory results, even with the grav- ity circulation, although necessitat- ing, as a general thing, the sinking of the hot water boiler below the ground level, which, aside from the expense of such, has its disadvantages, of that low setting, in not being as conven- ient as if it were on the ground level; this gravity circulation is also very slow. Another point that is often ignored in such a system, and usually to avoid first cost in installing, is in running the mains too small to secure the' best results, and such is only nat- ural, as the excessive size of the mains for such a system increases the enst at an alarming rate. When such a system is installed properly, and is not too extensive, fairly good results are obtained when a uniform, artificial heat is needed. Should, however, it be necessary to increase or decrease the temperature on short notice, this system is too slow to respond, as the large amount of water contained in the system re- quires considerable time to absorb, from the furnace located quite a dis- tance away, heat sufficient to increase its temperature all through the sys- tem, while it is, at the same time, radiating its heat through its long lines. The same is true in case the weather moderates rapidly, or the sun bleaks through the clouds and show- ers considerable warmth through the glass, as, while the furnace can be crowded to increase the temperature of the water, it is surprising how long this volume of water will retain its heat after all is done to check the fires, or even the valves are closed to- .^in|> the circulation. Again, in extreme cold weather, with high winds and the thermometer outside going away below what was contemplated when the system was installed, and the radiation figured, and an extra amount of heat is re- quired to meet such conditions, it is found impossible to increase the tem- perature beyond a point below that of boiling water, which limits the maxi- mum temperature. With the forced circulation system of hot water heating, while the boiler i an be placed on the ground level, and the mains can be made smaller and the circulation beyond the limits of tin- gravity circulation, the same ob- jections are open, to the slow change possible in the temperature. The mains being smaller, and necessarily a smaller volume of water in the sys- tem to heat or cool, reduces this ob- iection to that extent, at the same time, although the water may be kept at a high velocity in the system; on 4 72 HORTI CULTURE April 7, 1906 account of its volume, it will heat or cool very slowly, and the circulation is unable to compensate for this, the result is that it will be too slow un- der the varying conditions to meet the requirements. I do not want it understood that I mean to imply that the heat in the water cannot be made more effectual, and utilized to a better advantage with the forced circulation than without it, as I agree with the advocates of this system in this. But I do contend, and I believe all must agree with me, that it takes longer to heat a large body of water than a small one, and even with the smaller mains and less amount of water in the system on ac- count of such, the rise in temperature of even this lesser amount of water is slow, when required in a limited time, and, when not needed, even if the circulation is stopped entirely, it will remain hot much longer than de- sired, especially if other outside in- fluences are giving all the heat de- manded without requiring any arti- ficial heat. Steam heat is the fourth source of artificial heat for such service, and while it has been used with a greater or less degree of satisfaction, accord- ing to the method or plan it has been installed under, it is certainly the most flexible and easiest controlled heating medium yet considered when ■installed and handled as it can be, under the most modern and improved methods. (To be continued) iWftlWVWWWWWIVWWWWWWH GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. Summit. N. J. — V. Hammond, one house, 30x150. Denver, Colo. — F. C. Maler, two houses, 25x100. WANTS Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash wi.h order. fiMWWWWVWWIWWMIWIWW Anton Schultheis of College Point, N. Y.. who is one of the most alert plant growers in the country, uses the following mixture for the control of all insects on all plants, including the tenderest. at any time and in any weather: To 45 gallons of water add four ounces of Nikoteen and one pint of Carman's Antipest. Trv it and if it works, as we know it will, give HORTICULTURE the credit when you order the Nikoteen and the Antipest. TO LEASE FOR A TERM OF YEARS my greenhouses consisting of about eighteen thousand feet of glass, all Hltehhigs & Co. boilers, and four of the houses are also Hitchings & Co.'s construction; city water on premises, two trolley lin'js one block, and railroad station two blocks from the premises; three miles from 34th St. ferry. Geographically they are in the centre of Greater New York. If you want a place this is a rare chance, so do not write but come and see it, possession June 1st. 1906. Apply to Alex S. Burns, 128 4th St., Wood- side, Queens Borough, N. Y. FOR SALE— Two greenhouses, 23x95, 20x68, with hot water heating apparatus and well stocked with Carnations and Vio- lets. Will sell as it is with dwelling house attached and 17,000 feet of land, or to be taken down and removed. Adress 703 Chestnut St.. Wnlian. Mass. One experienced fern grower; oue experi- enced mini in stove ar.d greenhouse plants; and cue tirst class herbaceous man. Good wages will he paid to first class, capable man. and steady position. Address S. R., care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Tlaee, Boston. SITUATION WANTED' by a young Protestant married man, as Gardener, or Foreman on a private estate. Life experi- ence, references warranted as to character and ability. F, care HORTICULTURE. 11 Hamilton Place. Boston, WANTED — An assistant capable of handling the vegetable and fruit growing vt ork outside in a large private garden. Wages, ¥50. James Holloway, "Dorsoris Park," Glen Cove, L. I., N. Y. BY SLI1-PING A PEERLESS GLASS REPAIR CLAMP over a cracked glass vou protect your stock, -ave coal and glass. Do it now before the high winds play havoc with your roofs. SI 00 wdl ei air ISO lights. Ask your supply man, or \. KLOHNEC, Wauwatosu, Vis. WnHor=ed by about 400 prominent florists. Business still re- 1NDIANAPOLIS. mainsquiet. Flow- ers of all descrip- tions are very plentiful. The prospects for Easter stock are good, as far as bulbs and plants are concerned. Roses and carnations will probably not be over plentiful, as most of the growers will be caught between crops. There will be a heavy cut of lilies for Easter if the weather holds good meantime. rj Ift»vO0tt% buy tobacco dust to burn from a seedsman, thinking it is THE FUMIGATING KIND TOBACCO POWDER, ask him if the bags bear our brand, name and address ; if they do not, you are getting his substi- tute for it — ground stems — and not THE FUMIGATING KIND TOBACCO POWDER made from the pure leaf tobacco, which seedsmen seldom keep, as our price to you and to them is the same. You can try ours for a few cents ; let us tell you how. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF CO. Tobacco Powder Hobbyists, 116 West Street, New York. IKQTEEN APHIS PUNK) THEORIGINALANDGENUINE ^ NICOTINE fUWIOANn WIDELVIMfTATED BUT NEVER tQUAUD NIFORMAKpALTOEffECM OONT ACCEPT INFERIOR IMITATIONS PRICE 60iPERB0X OF 12 SHEETS *65° PERCASE OF TWELVE BOXES. 'NICOTINE MFG.CO. ST. L0ULS. M0> Standard Flower . . POTS If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capit 1, wr te us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D.G. HORIGUM Made | by KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, ™*»;«**«- SOLD BY SEED DEALTRS OF AMERICA. Glenside, Pa., March 31. 1006. HAMMOND'S SI. I G SHOT WORKS, Fishkill-en-Hudsou, N. Y. ■Gentlemen: Seeing "Horicum" mentioned in Monthly Bulletin of 1 >i v. of Zoology, , I would thank yon to inform me where I can get a supply, say about a Era lion fur trial The Sin .10 e Scl' 1^ veiy bad ao nd this section and could no doubt push sale of ■ Intion, especially as it is spoken ot so highly in above Bulletin. Your earlj replj will oblige, Yours respectfully, H. J. IIINlis. P. S, Glenside us twelve miles from Philadelphia. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 120 7 in. pots in crate $420 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 q in. pntsin craie$3.6o 48 10 " " 4.80 2411 " " 3.60 24 12 " " 4.80 I? 14 " " 4.80 6 16 " " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases etc. Ten percent. off for- ash with nrder. Address Hilfinger Bros. ,Pottery,Fort Edward, N.Y. August Rolker & Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. Y. City. 15002m I500 2% 1500 aJ4 Price pots in c per crate rate $4 88 " 5-25 " Coo 1000 3 800 3J6 .. ■• 5.00 5.80 5004 4-5° 3205 1446 « •■ 4.51 .16 April 7. 1906 horticulture: 473 >♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•>♦••♦••>♦•♦••►•♦••♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦* LUMBER For Greenhouse Benches Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. PECKY CYPRESS" ♦ I Adam Schillo Lumber Co. i CHICAGO ♦ We are in a Special Position >o Furnish Everthine in PINE and HEnLOCK BUILDINO LUnBER WRITE FOR PRICES Cor. Weed St. & Hawthorn, Tel, North 1626 and 1627 *♦•*•*•♦• + •♦•*•♦••»■•♦•♦• + •■•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦» FOR SALE Six Large Greenhouses In a city of 25,000 inhabitants, 35 miles from Boston, a range of Six large Greenhouses, propagating house and office and boiler room all of modern construction, heated by a new 90 H. p. steam boiler, seven acres of fine land with residence and stable. Houses stocked with 15,000 carna- tions and 10, COO bedding plants. 25,000 young carnations ready to plant out. Business wholesale and retail consumes all that can be grown. Address, N. ASH, care of Horticulture. jj^"""rg| A Bit. of Information Its good to have in a convenient form bits of infor- mation that will help you in making up your mind — and your order — for a greenhouse Cypress is furnished in even foot lengths only. For instance a 20 ft. wide house, having roof built with the usual pitch, requires a roof bar 12 feet long, Figure it this way; for every additional 2 ft. of roof bar the widih of house is increased 3 ft. 4 in. Thus a 14 ft. bar would make a house 23 ft. 4 in. wide. This rule applies to all bars up to 20 ft. long. Now when you come to buy your materials, its a satisfaction — and a saving — to know that you have an estimate that covers everything, guaranteeing you against series of vexatious delays — those extra expenses that creep up and pull your first year's profits down. Lord & Burnham Co. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS and MANUFACTURERS 1 133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street. N. V. Boston B'anch : 819 Tremont Building You can depend on de- pending on our estimate and list to cover the entire prop- osition. Its just so much insurance. -♦*♦•>♦•♦•♦•>♦•■♦■•>♦•>♦• -♦•♦•♦•♦•♦••♦■•♦•♦•♦••♦■•♦•♦••♦•••♦■•♦•♦•♦•* pi it \\\\ nnn SASH bars i Quality of Materials in a Greenhouse • I . 1 1 lVL()jjj 32 feet ononffer ! t V HOT BED SASH ♦ i PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER f GREENHOUSES ERECTED and EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "Z>" and Prices has not only to do with the life of your house, but the life of your plants. Beyond all doubt, decaying wood harbors plant pests. Sappy Cypress is soon decayed Cypress. Sap free (not almost free, but free) Cypress is the most lasting of woods ; then get your materials of a firm you know, knows what sap free is. HITCHINGS & COHPANY, Greenhouse Designers and Builders, Manufacturers of Heating and Ventilating Apparatus 9 1170 BROADWAY - - NEW YORK 2 The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. Holds Glass Firmly See tho Point W PEERLESS dlazfne Points «r- the belt. No righia or tofts. Box of 1,000 point! ::,.(* postpaid. , HENBY A. DREEB, t 711 Cheatnat Hi., l'»1i.., P», BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 261 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. PATENTS TrademarKs and Copyrights • Send you1" business direct to Washington. Saves time and insure better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twentv-five years' active prartice. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failures of Others " SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National ITnion Building Washington, D. C. 1 I * NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE YOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE 15 Y HAIL* For particulars address John G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J. 474 HORTICULTURE April 7, 1906 ^voefr.; 4-in , 19 cts. New 2-in. Standard, full lengths, with couplings, S# cts. ft. Old and new fittings and valves. fil A^v*\ ^ew American 'ox'2 single $1.75, per OLAOO box: 12x13 single $i.qo, per box; 10x12. 12X13, 10x15, r*oub.e $2.65, per box; 12x14, 12x20. 14x14, 14x20, double, $3.88, per box; 16x16, 16x18, $3.10; 16x24, double, $3.30 per box. Cet Our Prices On BOILERS, PUMPS, STILLSON WRENCHES, STOCKS AND DIES, PIPE CUTTERS, PIPE VISES, CYPRESS-MATERIAL, ETC. M ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue. BR00KLVN, N. V. SEND FOR CATALOCUE OF SOOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Avenue BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, N. Y. CITf N. TONAWANDA, PLY. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. Honinger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO U-BAR REASON NUMBER FIVE Any form of greenhouse demanding frequent repairs is an expensive proposition. U-BAR GREENHOUSES Are the Best Greenhouses Built because of the encasing of the sash bar in metal, giving all the wood on the outside, all the iron on the inside, overcoming breakage of glass and insuring an aim ost indefinite life to the house. KNOW U-BAR REASONS BEFORE YOU BUY A GREENHOUSE PIERSON U=BAR COMPANY Designers and Builders U-BAR GREENHOUSES Metropolitan Bldg., 4th Ave. and 23rd St. NEW YORK V ff-ar. ©MM3SY nuasfifsisg for Heating any description of Building by Steam or hot water NEW YORK OFFICE III FIFTH AVE 7-4 FRANKLIN ST. BOSTON STANDARD PLATE CLASS CO. Manufacturers, Importers and Jobbers AMERICAN AND FRENCH GREENHOUSE CLASS 26=30 Sudbury Street 61=63 Portland Street BOSTON, HAS5. TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you right April 7, 1906 HORTICULTURE 475 THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT From Greenhouse Materials furnished by Foley Manufacturing Co., Chicago, is quite Up=to=Date and Satisfactory Such a house lasts a life time. Many such ranges are building with Thoroughly Seasoned Cypress Cut and fitted exactly from best lengths. Pecky Cypress is unsurpassed for Benches. Try it. Foley Ventilating Apparatus The Simplest and Best Ventilator made. Gives satisfaction in all seasons and places. Hot=Bed Sash, Glazed or Unglazed All standard sizes in stock ready for shipment. Any size quickly made to order. Cypress or any wood. Foley's Handsome 1906 Catalogue Now ready. Sent postpaid on request. Write for Estimate and Sketches. Our figures tell. FOLEY MFG. CO., 4T1 w.22d St., CHICAGO Interior view of three connected houses, each 24 ft. wide — Our Standard Iron Construction. Erected complete and heated with the Weathered Sectional Boiler for Chatterton Warburton, Fall River, Mass. Write him. Send for Catalog. Weathered Company 46 MARION ST., NEW YORK The Only Perfect Tomato and Plant Support flade of Heavy Galvanized Wire C 0) N 0 Q u 0. «n — • O O ft O o Height complete " of bottom section " " top Diameter of circle 34 inches 24 " Manufactured — by — IGOE BROS. ffiKitf 476 HORTICULTURE APril '. «06 A Friend to Greenhouse Men * THE HOLLY CASTLE CIRCULATOR No long arguments, involved theories or bewildering figures needed to demonstrate its merits. IT WORKS It MAKES the Boiler Work, It MAKES the Water Circulate, <£• It is being installed in many large establishments whose owners have SEEN IT WORK. * Write to W. W. Edgar, Waverley, Mass., Siebrecht & Sons, New Rochelle, N. Y., or Julius Roehrs Company, Rutherford, N. J. .3* The Circulator is WORKING in each of these establishments. £• If you have a Greenhouse you need the Holly Castle Circulator..* It will pay for itself IN SAVING OF COAL. HOLLY CASTLE COMPANY, 49 Federal Street, Boston. NEW YOK* BOTANICAI GARDEN. A House of Longiflorums. W. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. flORlSZ^PlMMMAN, 10mcape Garden ei \Jfmdred /flferejAsl Bo/row, Mass. fji/dscrfpfio/i, $100 \ 478 ORTI CULTU RE April 14, 1906 Three Sterling Carnation Novelties Winsor, White Enchantress, and Helen IYI. Could There is nothing about any of these varieties that we wish to conceal; therefore, we cordially invite all carna- tion growers to pay us a visit. Come at any time. WINSOR-Winner of Lawson Silver Medal. This is sure to prove a winner. Nothing approaches it in color, which is a clear silvery pink — a shade between Enchantress and Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson — and much more beautiful than either. In fact, it Is just the shade that we have all been trying to get. The color will make it sell in any market. The stem is just right. The flowers are considerably larger than Lawson and much better shaped. As a grower it has every- thing that can be desired. So far we have not seen any large-flowering variety quite so free as Winsor. WHITE ENCHANTRESS. A pure white sport of Enchantress, at once the most popular and most profitable carnation grown today, on account of its size and stem and freedom with which it blooms. White Enchantress is identical in every respect but color. Those desiring quality as well as quantity will find it in White Enchantress. HELEN M. COULD. This is a beautiful variegated sport of Enchantress. The ground color is a lovely shade of clear pink, the variegation carmine, making an exquisite combination of colors, besides being something distinctly new. At a short distance the variegation does not show at all, the general effect being a beautiful shade of dark pink. Growth, habit, size, and stem are the same as Enchantress. We have fine stocks, from which we can deliver healthy cuttings of Variegated Lawson, White Lawson, Red Lawson, Enchantress, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Lady Bountiful, etc. Our Variegated Lawson is all that we claimed for it last season, and is giving the fullest satisfaction everywhere — the best in the variegated class. Come and inspect our stock of new and standard sorts TARRYTOWN- ON- HUDSON, NEW YORK. F. R. PIERSON CO., • CARNATION CUTTINGS \ THESE. VARIETIES ARE READY NOW per ioo NEW Skyrocket, (scarlet) a good thing $6.oo NEW Daybreak Lawson or Helody. Will be sold next year at same price by other firms 12.00 NEW Glendale, variegated. The first variety to sup- ercede Mrs. Bradt; marking similar but improve- ment in growth, freedom and length of stem 12. o<' NEW Jessica, variegated, (Weber) a fine thing. 2 inch plants, strong 14,00 per 1000 $50.00 SPECIAL. 20,000 Extra Strong 2 inch Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson Prosperi y , same class of stock, same price Mrs. M. A. Patten, from soil Harlowarden, crimson, from sand ....•••• Prosperity, from salld. . . Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, from sand Lady Bountiful, from sand Variegated Lawson, from sand . 3.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 5.00 ROSE PLANTS (from 2 inch pots) American Beauties per 100 $6.00 per 1000 $50.00 per 100 Mad. Chatenay, Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate.... $3.00 25.00 25.00 1 5.00 15.00 15.00 35 00 40.00 per 1000 $25.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. RICHMOND ROSE z% in. $12.00 $100.00 KAISERIN " " 400 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 S«S*L H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK, N. Y. We are booking orders lor Jone delivery Begonia Gloire de Lorraine Cuttings from 2 1-2 Inch pots. Ready for 4 inch. Price $10.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed '. .■< >■ order now INNES & McRAE, - Cheswick, Pa. Some People have taken our ad- \ ii e is published in Mil Martjland these columns recent- ly and are buying for trial. We reiterate here — it it succeeds with yon as it does with us, it will prove the best white carnal ion you ever grew. Despite the variety's apparaent failure in several places, we strongly advise ail growers to give it a trial. We have been (rank about its faults as developed in other places. We doubt if these will develop in many places. |p^%ir^l we Relieve, will succeed generally tPC^'jlV.Cl and will prove 10 be the best red and white variegated ever disseminated. Few varieties show as strong consiitution as this one does and it is a wonderful producer. Extra fine stock of both varieties ready now. R. C., $2.50 per doz ; $12.00 per too; $100.00 per 1000. Pot plants, $3.00 per 100 extra. Send for our catalog, now ready. The W Weber £» Sons Co., Oakland, Hd. Cyclamen Giant Hybrids Seed taken of exhibition stock the cream of my own strain. None better. 35,000 ready in 6 separate colors, including Salmonium, Papilio, Rococo and fringed varieties, once transplanted, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000 ; twice transplanted, $3.50 per 100. 1MPATIENS HOLSTII one of the best varieties in years, being a continual bloooming plant of scarlet flowers, excellent for pot culture as well as for bedding, sells on sight. 2 in.. $3.00 per 100, rooted cuttings, $1.50 per 100. Try it, and you won't do without it. CHRIST. WINTERICH E»e'lEi&*:ioe>, O. April 14, 1906 HORTICULTURE 479 ARTHUR GOWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadow \ all' Farm BBKIvIX, IV. Y. HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER lOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best M xtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog MVIrVIAIWWArlrVWWrViWWftrVVVWWVMVWWtrVWWVWMWSIWWWWWW* Coleus Coleus Rooted Cuttings Verschaf= feltil, Golden Bedder and Several Other Varieties. $5.00 per 1,000 60c , per IOO CASH WITH ORDER E. FELTHOUSEN SCHENECTADY, N. Y. Chrysanthemums Rooted Cuttings, Leading Market Sorts Lady Campbell Violets from pots or soil Send for Price List Wn. SWAYNE - Kennett Sq., Pa. P. O. Box 226 Dahlia Roots and Plants DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. A.TCO, IV. J. A. D. Livoni Dahlia (Pink Quiied) Strong Divisions, $3.00 per 100 Would exchange for other stock needed — -Fuchsias, C7eraniums, Feverfiew, Souv. De Pres. Carnot and Crimson Rambler Roses. State what you Have and price. w. c. JENNISON Natick, Mass. You Will Want a Few Begonia Qloire de Lorraine Plants. My stock comes from an Excellent Source. Why not place your order early to secure June and July delivery ? Strong 2M in. plants. $15 per 100. $140 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY 324 No. 24th Street, - Philadelphia PANSIBS From our Well Known Strain. None better in Bud and Bloom. $(.oo per 100. Plants that will bloom soon $2.50 per iooo. Daisies (Belhs) in bloom, $1.00 per 100. Primula Obconica in Bloom, 5 inch pots. $7.00 per ir>o. Spiraea Compacts and Japonica, 6 inch pots. $2.50 per doz J. C. SCHMIDT CO., Bristol, Pa. Dracaena Indtvisa. 2% in., 4 in., 5 in., 7 and 8 in., per doz., 75 cts., $2.00, $3.00. $4.00 and $5.00. Per 100, $6.00, $15.00. $20.00, $30.00 and $40.00. Vinca variegata, 4 in., 5 in. Per do?., $i.;o, $2.00. Per too, $12.00, $15.00. Dahlias, tubers per doz. 75 cts., per too, $6.00. Variegated Century Plants— prices and sizes on application. Cash Please. E,& C. Woodman, Florists, Danvers, Mass. ■ '^1 L A1 4- ' m : j^mds Harpy Phlo\ Pantheon. DREER'S HARDY PHLOX ^ We offer in strong, field grown plants that were cut back early in the season and potted up into three inch pots, and which will give an abundance of blooms this season, much superior to young, newly propagated plants, such as are generally sent out in spring, the following list of choice varieties. Bridesmaid. Pure white with large crimson eye. Beranger. White, suffused pink, crimson eye. Bouquet Fleuri. White, with deep rose eye, each individual truss a complete bouquet. Champs Elysee. Fine rich purplish crimson. Coquelicot. Bright orange scarlet, carmine eye. $1.00 per dozen; $S.00 per 100. Colibri. White with deep rose centre. Eclaireur. Purplish crimson with light halo, very large. Esclarmonde. Lilac, mottled white, deep rose eye. Eugene Danzenvillier. Lilac with white edge and centre. F. G. von Lassburg. The finest white. $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. Graf von Ungerer. Light rose, crimson eye. Jeanne d'Arc. A fine late white. La Soleil. Salmon rose with light centre. M. Gladstone. Soft rose, large flower. Marquis de St. Paul. Deep rose, overlaid salmon, crimson eye. Moliere. Salmon rose, deep rose eye. Mrs. Jenkins. A fine large pure white. $1.25 per dozen; $10.00 per 100. Obergartner Wittig. Bright magenta with pure red eye. Offenbach. Bright rose with large white halo. Otto Thalacker. Magenta crimson. P. Bonnetain. Salmon rose. 75 cents per dozen; $6.00 per 100. Pantheon. Deep salmon rose, free and effective. Professor Schlieman. Bright lilac rose with carmine eye. Pecheur d'lslande. Soft salmon red, with white centre. Selma (new). Beautiful light rose pink with large aniline red eye. large flowers. $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. Semiramis. Purplish magenta. Sunshine. Deep salmon pink, with deep rose eye. Simplon. White suffused with lilac and dark rose centre. Price. Any of the above (except where noted), 75 cents per dozen; $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Phlox Subulata— MOSS Pinks. Alba, Atropurpurea, Lilacina, Nelsoni, Rosea and Bridesmaid, strong field grown plants, 75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Special Surplus Offer of Roses. White naman Cochet, Pink Maman Cochet and Hermosa Three of the best bedding Roses grown. We have a larger stock than we rare to carry. These are strong field grown plants which were potted up during De- cember into Ave inch pots, were stored in cold houses; they are now nicely rooted, makiug an excellent growth and in the best possible condition for the retail trade We offer as long as the surplus lasts at $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000. We are headquarters for Hardy Perennials, Pot Roses for out-door planting. Water Lilies, Decorative Green-lions.- plants, all of these as well as a full line of seasonable Florists' stock, whieli is fully described In our new Whole- sale List issued April 1st, a copy of which will be sent to the trade only. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Penna 480 HORTICULTURE April 14, 1906 NOVELTIES IN ROSES The four magnificent novelties from Pernet-Ducher, viz.: Mme. Philippe Rivoire, Mme. Melanie Soupert, Mme. Jeannie Gillemot and Instituteur Sirdey, — these are four justly famed varieties from his celebrated strain. Cherry Ripe from George Paul & Son, — this might be termed a dwarf American Beauty, a fine variety; Angelo Peluffo, Reine de Italy, two hand- some additions from Soupert. Three new hybrid Rugosa roses from M. Gravereaux — these should prove unusually interesting for American gar- dens. Hugh Watson, Hugh Dickson, Gartenwalt, three promising H. P's, La Neige and Venus, two interesting novelties in the Moss section. We will send 12 of these novelty introductions for $5.00; or where 50 are taken, $17.50; $35.00 per hundred. Our collection of novelty Chrysanthemums is the finest and most select of all in the United States ; we are offering some unusually fine exhibition novel- ties not catalogued by any other firm in the country. We will select for any one 12 of the very finest novelties of the year for $5.00, or one hundred for $35.00. Remember you can get Richmond roses from the originator by sending to us — price on plants or rooted cuttings on application. 400 plants of Polygonum Balduschianicum, one of the finest new plants, hardy, produces a wealth of white flowers. $3.50 per dozen, strong plants. The E. Q. HILL CO., Richmond, Indiana R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 and 7 South Market Street Boston, Mass. PALMS SPECIAL SURPLUS OFFER KENTIA BELMOREANA D02. 100 y/i inch Pots 4-5 leaves $2.00 $15.00 4 " " 5-6 " 4.50 35.00 5 " " 6-7 " at 1. 00 each F.O. B. 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BARROWS & SON, Florists, Whitman, Mass Largest Importers, J5jrporters, Growers and Hybridists in the World Sander, St. Aibcin.s, England ORCHIDS Just arrived a large shipment of Cattleya Gigas Write for Prices Lager & Hurrell, &and Summit, Nl ORCHIDS, PALMS FOLIAGE PLANTS Bay and Box Trees JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Exotic Nurseries Rutherford. N. J. OAK GROVE NURSERIES. 1905 Crop. Asparagus plutnosus nanus seed, Lath house grown, $2.25 per 1000. Smilax seed $1.25 per lb. Canna seed, Crozy's mix, $1.00 per lb. Cash with order. E. FLEUR, 406 N. Los Angeles St. LOS ANGELES, CAL. i Nephrolepis Piersoni Elegantissima | F. W. PIERSON CO., TARRYTOWN-ON = HUDSON, NEW YORK. £ HORTICULTURE VOL III APRIL 14. 1906 NO. 15 Published "Weekly by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 "WM. J. STEWART, EDITOR AND MANAGER subscription price One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies JSi.oo 2.0O •°S ADVERTISING RATES, NET Per Inch, 30 inches to page . . .90 Full Page 24.00 On Yearly Contract — 52 consecutive times — per inch, .70. per page . 20. oo C0PVRI0MT, 1906, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. Entered as second-class mailer December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE Page FRONTISPIECE— A House of Longifloiums ACROSTYCHUM AND PLATYCERIUM— A. Hans- Illustrated 483 THE DETERIORATION OF VARIETIES— Anne Dor- rance 484 CLEMATIS DA VIDIANA— Illustrated 485 LATHYRUS PUBESCENS— Carl Blomberg 485 THOSE MOTH PESTS— R. L. Adams 486 BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. H. Adsett 486 PRIMULAS— George Morrison ■ 487 FUCHSIAS AT PHILADELPHIA— Edwin Lonsdale... 487 EDITORIAL 488 AFTER ADJOURNMENT 489 AN EXHIBITOR'S GRIEVANCE— John McFarland... 489 WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS 489 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES New York Florists' Club 490 New Jersey Floricultural Society 490 Society of American Florists 490 Lenox Horticultural Society 490 Detroit Florists' Club 490 Nassau County Horticultural Society 490 New Bedford Horticultural Society 491 Columbus Florists' Club 491 Club and Society Notes 491 Page OBITUARY Thomas Devoy (Portrait), August Rhotert, An- drew Nixon, Caleb H. Parker 491 ROSES — Benjamin Dorrance 492 HOUSE OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Illustrated 493 MECHANICAL WATERING A Proposition — R. T. 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LATIFOLUJM A. VILLOSI1I Acrostichum on tree fern These are not precisely plants for all-round decora- tion but are useful and effective when the curious forms of their fronds can be shown to advantage. They are certainly the two most interesting genera of the fern family, long, and in some places yet grown under the same generic name of Acrostichum. The spore- eases are set near together covering the entire under surface of the fertile fronds, or the upper leaflets of the once-divided fronds or in patches at the top of the fronds and sometimes on both sides of the three-times divided fertile fronds. Most of them are epiphytical, growing on tree trunks or rocks. Some grow in loose soil, a few on the edge of salty creeks and some climb on trees, and when grown in conservatory in the manner they grow in nature, they are the most curious things to look at. Being nearly all tropical plants they like a warm and moist atmosphere. If they can not be patched on old half-rotten tree trunks or dead fern trees the most picturesque way to grow them is in cork-bark baskets or simply against a piece of cork bark, like orchids, and hang them around on the conservatory walls or on a wire from the roof. They can be grown in pots too, but never grow as well. In all cases they want a mixture of good fibrous, rough peat, half-decomposed, chopped sphagnum and coarse sand. They do not want much soil, except a few, and when grown in pots, the pots should be half-filled with broken sandstone or bricks. The epiphytal species must be sparingly watered ; better soak them once in a while and let them dry out between times. They are propagated by division, or, in Platyceriurns, by young plants growing from adventitious shoots on the roots; can also be propagated by spores but are very slow In make plants of size. The genus acrostichum contains over one hundred different species, classified in different sections after the form of their fronds, the way they are divided and after the way the spore masses cover the fertile fronds. Acrostichum muscosum from West Indies and Cen- tral America has long entire narrow pendulous fronds of leathery texture, scaly underneath ; the fronds are numerous and make nice bushy plants. Acrostichum villosum from Mexico and West Indies is a dwarf prostrate species; the numerous entire fronds about eight inches long, of a light green, are covered on both sides with brown hairy scales. Acrostichum (Elaphoglossum) latifolium from West Indies and Central America, has entire fronds over one foot long and broad, pointed on both sides, long stalked, of a very hard texture, dark green and glossy; the fertile fronds are more narrow. There are a few other species much like that one with fronds larger, longer, or narrow. Acrostichum (Elaphoglossum) lepidatum from trop- ical America and West Indies, has narrow, not very long, entire fronds covered on both sides with downy scales; the fertile fronds are larger and very narrow. Acrostichum (Elaphoglossum) squamosum from West Indies is found also in the South Sea Islands; has long stalked entire fronds about one foot long and broad, covered on both sides with velvety silvery scales, brown at the edges; the fertile fronds are much longer and narrow. All the elaphoglossum are found growing mi trees. Acrostichum (Hymenodium) crinitum. the "ele- phant's ear fern," from West Indies, is a well-known, very interesting fern. The long oval shaped, entire, long-stalked fronds, of a thick spongy nature, are all covered with black hairy scales; the fertile fronds are of the same shape but smaller and contracted. Acrostichum (Chrysodium) aureum and lomarioides. both from the West Indies, and all over the tropics, are also found in Florida where they grow in brackish swamps and on the edge of streams where the salt water i ide comes in: they are the only ferns that grow near -all water. Both have once divided fronds that grow to a great dimension as high as ten feet and one foot broad. They look alike except in the fertile fronds: in aureum the spore masses cover the top leaflets and in lomarioides all the leaflets of the fertile fronds are covered and are narrow. Both ought to be grown in S I sized pots and the pots standing half in water to get good growth. Acrostichum (Stenochlsena) sorbifolium is another which has been found lately in Florida. It grows all over the tropics in both hemispheres. The once-divided fronds which are not very big, grow from a thick creep- ing stem to growing on trees, like ivy, to a great height. Acrostichum (Olfersia) cervinum from West Indies and Central America. The fronds of this species are once-divided, two to three feet long, pendulons and 484 HORTICULTURE April 14, 1906 divided into li 1 leaflets; the fertile fronds are in narrow long leaflets; a good basket plant. Acrostichum (Soromanes) coenopteris from Mexico has the same fronds as the preceding, growing on woody, creeping root stocks. This and A. sorbi folium should be grown on old tree trunks. Acrostichum (Polvbotrya) acuminatum from Brazil has long-stalked fronds, once divided, the leafllets cut to the mid-ribs. The lower leaflets are longer and deeper cut than the upper; the fertile fronds are smaller, two and three times divided. Acrostichum (Polybotrya) osmundaceum from Cen- tral America is another climbing fern. The pendulous fronds are very large and three times divided, of a dark green color ; the fertile fronds are erect with very narrow divisions. In the natural state it covers whole tree trunks to a height of twenty feet. Acrostichum (Rhipidopteris) peltata is a small-grow- ing, creeping species from West Indies and Central America. The fronds are not four inches high and two broad, are round, divided and sub-divided into narrow strips; the fertile ones are round entire or slightly lobed. It likes to grow in a damp atmosphere. Platyceriums are the most interesting plants in the fern family, with their big round convex sterile fronds, not unlike an inside cabbage leaf, which in some species are deeply lobed, and their curious divided staur's-horn-like fertile ones. P. Aethiopicum (stem- maria) from West Africa with broad fertile fronds, alcicorne from Australia, the most common ones, alci- corne majus from South Asia, with nice erect fertile fronds, biforme from Malayan Peninsula with very long fronds, Hillii from North Australia and Wallichii, are the most showy. These with Willinckii from Java with three kinds of fronds and one or two of recent introduction are all that are in cultivation. In their native country they all grow on trees with no other soil than decayed matter. In greenhouses they grow best treated like epiphitical acrostichum, with little water at the roots. ^-7^ ^J^^-^t** The Deterioration of Varieties Editor Horticulture — My Dear Sir: The issue of Horticulture for March third contains an arti- cle by N. B. White which has interested me greatly, and which has suggested to me some points whereon I think Mr. White is not quite clear. In opening, he says, "we hear a great deal of late about natural forces propelling every living thing on- ward and upward toward more perfect conditions." To these two last words I take especial exception. Natural selection never undertook to bring "living things toward more perfect conditions," nor did it ever undertake to explain the origin of those changes which people deal- ing with the breeding of living things call "improve- ments and perfections." Mature and man have very different ideas as to what constitute "improvements and perfections." Natural selection does not work on the environment as suggested in "more perfect condi- tions" but upon the living thing itself, making it more fit to live in its en t. Natural selection is the name applied to that force in nature, which, by elimin- ating the unfit, leaves the fit to reproduce its kind, a race, improved in o cope with its natural en- vironment and all the struggles that entails. Just here Mr. White seems confused; he is trying to make a natural law answer for artificial "improvements" and for conditions arising from artificial environments ; and, forsooth, when the culture and care of that artificial environment are gone, he holds Dame Nature respon- sible because she does not keep up the creature she abhors, since man has bred it to the point where it could not fulfil the natural life of its kind under natural con- ditions. Life in nature has two ends and only two, the first, to procure food that the creature may attain maturity, thus enabled to fulfil its second end, the re- production of its kind. What florist's flower could live that life? The carnation? The rose? Could Mr. Bur- bank's much vaunted spineless cactus withstand the terrors of the desert which its ancestors endured, and endured that it might live? In deducing such wide- spread conclusions as Mr. White's, care must be taken not to mix the facts and the law of the case. He has not observed planets or animals in a state of nature, or if he has, does not draw his illustrations from such observation, and so he can not state what they would do under such conditions. Does he consider that Bald- win apple trees in an orchard are in any way subject to the action of the law of natural selection? What struggle is there in that orchard for food, what chance is there that any bird can eat of that pulp fruit suffi- cient to swallow some of its seeds and carry them far afield thus giving the second generation opportunity to live its life, did he follow nature's method and raise his Baldwin apple trees from seed? What advantage is it to the Concord grape vine to bear bunches weighing two pounds and over? Can that enormous bunch pro- duce more seeds? Are those that it does produce of greater vitality? Those are the only points of contact between real nature and her children. Such states of life are, as Mr. White says further on, evidences of weakness and unfit the product for a natural state. To narrow the question for convenience's sake and to suit the character of your journal, a plant must produce seeds, or it loses its sole raison d'etre in nature's realm. Again, Mr. White does not take into consideration that nature reproduces almost exclusively by seeds, thus giving each succeeding generation an infusion of new blood and new inheritances ; while man almost as ex- clusively makes his increase vegetatively by cuttings or grafting or some similar way, then, as he never selects his stock at all, reviles nature for his own shortcomings and their resultant failures and degeneration. Again, I take exception to the statement that "the time will surely come when the inhabitants of this earth will be obliged to contend with products inferior to what we now have." Not unless these self same in- habitants battened upon the "improvements" wrought by their forebears settle back in slothful ease mentally and physically, as they show great danger of doing, and here should be sounded the note of warning. The "elements of decay" mentioned in the last para- graph illustrate, as I have mentioned, my point from beginning to end. Man breeds for ends purely selfish. his own advancement, comfort and luxury, unmindful of aught but himself and his present ; nature breeds for work, for life, for strength, for ability to fisdit well and to win. Very truly yours. fliuaJ ^V>-> Dorranceton, Pa., March 17, 1906. ^Z^C^ ^ April 14, 1900 horticulture: 485 Clematis Davidiana The clematis shown in the accompanying illustration has been grown as ('. Davidiana in various places, among those having it under this name being Prof. Waugh of Amherst Agricultural College. Prof. Waugh writes concerning it, as follows: "In Bailey's Cyclopedia of American Horticulture this clematis is given under the name of C. heracleaefolia var. davidiana. I am not acquainted with the species type, nor very familiar with the other variety referred to it, viz., var. stans, but Clematis Davidiana as I have grown it is a beautiful species. In fact I do not hesitate to say, without any reservation, that it is the best thing I have ever seen in this im- portant group. The description adopted by Prof. Davis in the Cy- clopedia is not satisfactory when compared with our specimen. Ours is considerably woody, a reason- able amount of the wood living through the win- ter. The plant is not erect, any more than Cle- matis Jackmanni. It grows more like C. virona or C. crispa, and resem- bles the latter perhaps more than any other species known to me. It can he trained up against a building or on a veranda with excellent elTect. The flowers are very fragrant, in marked contrast to ('. paniculata. for example, which has a rank and disagreeable smell. The flowers are borne profusely, are nearly an inch across, and are almost white, with just a faint suggestion of pale delft blue. I have heard it said that the reason why this splendid clematis is not more commonly grown is that it is hard to propagate; but this lias not proved true with us either. It propagates fairly easily from greenwood cuttings in an ordinary cutting bench. It seems perfectly hardy here, and I grew it for several years in Vermont where it did not winter-kill. I have wondered if my speci- mens were true to type, and have thought that perhaps 1 had something better than I was entitled to have under the name of Clematis Davidiana; but certainly this clematis is well worth anybody's time.'' Jackson Dawson of the Arnold Arboretum has (his to say regarding Clematis Davidiana: "Clematis Davidiana was first received at the Arboretum about, eighteen years ago. Our first plants were from Gen. Woolson and wen' imported by him from abroad. As I understand it the plant is supposed to he a native of China and was first introduced to European gardens about L865. Our plant grows from two to three feet high and has light porcelain blue flowers in clusters, blooming nearly all the latter part of summer. It is not woody above ground with us but is what I call suffrutieose having one or two inches of woody growth below the surface of the ground and it is by cutting up these underground stems that we have propagated it as I find the color changes considerably in the seedlings, being somewhat lighter bine than in the original plant. It is a fine addition to the herbaceous border. "Clematis tubulosa, also a China species, has much darker flowers and less robust growth but is well worthy of cultivation. Included in this group is Clematis stans and C. Lavallei. The latter is of much more robust growth often growing five feet or more in height and covered with large clusters of drooping bell- shaped flowers of nearly pure white color with a delicious odor of hyacinths. It is the latest to flower of all the clematis family and, I think, is but little known to cultivation in this country though it has been in the Arboretum for twenty years. This scarcely ripens seed here but is perfectly hardy. 0. Davidiana, on the contrary, ripens seed freely." Lathyrus pubescens Lathyrus pubescens., Hook, and Am. in Hot. of Beechy's voyage, p. 21. The genus Lathyrus belongs to the natural Order Legurninosae or Pulse family and according to Bentham and Hooker has about 100 species. They are distributed in many parts of the world, not only in temperate climates but also in high altitudes in the tropics. Most are of ornamental value and are worthy of cultivation. Their flowers are showy and in various colors. They are satisfied with any g 1 garden soil, and their prop- agation can he made by dividing or seed. Lathyrus pubescens, the downy Smith American lathyrus or everlasting pea is of line quality, hut it is doubtful if ii will in the open ground stand our winters even if protected. It is not by any means a new peren- nial as was stated in Hortici/lti'hi: No. 12, Vol. 111. p. 367. From Botanical Magazine I. 3996, Vol. XVI, Lon- don. 1843, I will cite the following quotation: "A hardy greenhouse plant, perhaps even aide to bear culti- \atiou in the open border. It is grown we believe, in several collections, and was introduced by Mr. Tweedie from Buenos Ayres; but whether it is found wild near that place or only in the interior of the Argentine province, does not appear. Mr. Baird gathered it on islands in the Parana. If, as I suspect, it be the same with the I. acutifolins of Vogel, it is also found in South Brazil. Dr. Gillies detected the plant about Mendoza, and it extends we know as far westward as Conception and Valparaiso on the shores of the Pacific. In general habit it is nearly allied to L. nervosus (Bot. Mag. t. 3981 I. the flowers being very similar, though the leaves are widely different. Trained in a pot, and placed in a cool greenhouse, it hears its large purplish blue flowers in May." 486 HORTICULTURE April 14, 1906 Those Moth Pests The $250,000 appropriated by the Massachusetts legislature to exterminate the gypsy and brown-tail moths has called forth some comment from the people not residing in the stricken district. A visit to the infested region would quickly quiet all rnurmurings. No other town wants even a small share of either of the two worst insect pests that Massachusetts has ever known. The money so wisely set aside by the 1905 leg- islature is being spent in an endeavor to restrain the moths within their present limits. In the case of the brown-tail moth this will not be wholly impossible if hearty eo-operation is given by tenants, something now required by law. The brown- tails pass the winter in colonies of three hundred, in tight cocoons made from two or three leaves on the tips of the branches. Hence the winter treatment con- sists in the removal and burning of these nests. The gypsy moths pass the winter in the egg stage. There are about 500 eggs in a cluster, mixed with hair from the female moth. The whole presents the appear- ance of a more or less oval pod about one inch in length and varying in color from yellow to a dirty white, according to the time of winter. Winter treatment consists in painting these egg masses with black creosote. To my mind the ultimate relief from the gypsies will come with parasitic insects or disease, following the natural order of things, but until such aid does come, no stone must be left unturned to keep them in check by thorough winter treatment and summer spraying with concentrated arsenate of lead, such as Bowker's Disparene. Spraying combined with the conscientious pruning and burning of the nests will eventually head off the brown-tail moth. The brown-tail is ieported from Eastport. Maine, to Cape Cod, Mass.. and one hundred miles west of Bos- ton ; the gypsy in a more restricted area in eastern Massachusetts, but accounts of their presence in new parts appear almost every day in the daily papers. A sharp look-out should be kept by every one for the char- acteristic nests and egg masses. If there is any doubt as to the nature of the contents forward it to your experiment station for identification. If you haven't it you don't want it. and if you do have it you want to find it out. It is a deal simpler to exterminate one colony on a restricted area than a hundred colonies dove-tailing one inrn another. Furthermore, do your best to secure the U. S. appropriation of $275,000 to keep them where they are. even if you don't live in the infested area, otherwise you may have that questionable pleasure. Many of the towns have made good headway already this winter. The trees all over the moth country show numerous black patches like fire burns, evidence of treatment of gypsy egg masses. Gangs of men are out collecting and destroying tip brown-tail moth nests. Incidentally many neglected are receiving a much needed renovating, ami ill-kempt wood lots are being cleared of the mass of worthless brush that accumu- lates. "It is an ill wind that blows nobody good." British Horticulture SUCCESSFUL DAHLIA RAISERS In recent years Messrs. J. Strednick and Son have distinguished themselves as raisers and exhibitors of dahlias. Amongst their show triumphs last year was the winning for the third time in succession of the champion challenge trophy offered by the National Dahlia Society. The first new introduction brought out was Harry Strednick, which was distributed about ten years ago. This was followed in 1898 by Night, one of the daintiest blooms in commerce. Subsequent introductions, which are now in many cases popular with exhibitors, were Magnificent, Uncle Tom, Major Weston, Mayor Tuppenney, Lord Boberts, J. Weir Fife, Alpha, Geo. Gordon, Mrs. J. W. Wilkinson, Ella Kraemar, J. A. Biding, etc. The firm's latest intro- ductions are William Marshall, a rich orange with bright yellow in the centre; Mrs. Macmillan, white in centre, deepening to a beautiful pink at the tips; Vic- torian, pinkish white, speckled with deep crimson and purple; Frimrose, light sulphur yellow; Star, bright bronze and yellow, etc. Tom Tit is a pompous cactus variety of neat and attractive form. It produces even when fully grown, diminutive flowers, but perfect exhi- bition specimens of the cactus type. The tint is mauvy- pink. The flower received a certificate when exhibited last year. THE METHODS ADOPTED In Messrs. Strednick's trial ground there will be about 800 plants set out this year. This ground is planted from top to bottom, five feet apart, and four feet in the row, eight plants in a row. The seedlings are planted in May after the ground has been thor- oughly prepared and manured. They plant out the first week in June. The busiest time in sending out orders is from the middle of April until June. Mr. Strednick was asked the other day whether the cactus dahlia had increased in popularity. "Every year," he replied, "whilst the others diminish except in the United States where quantities of doubles are brought. The colonies and growers in Europe greatly prefer the newer cactus. We sent a large box of bulbs to Tokio by tin' last ship which went through the Suez Canal before the late war." Questioned as to the secret of their success Mr. Strednick answered that energy and perseverance are the chief factors. The actual cultiva- tion of the plants, such as watering, thinning, and tying is done by Mr. Strednick and his son. ORANGE CULTURE Messrs. T. Bivers and Son at a recent meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society showed what can be done in the way of orange and lemon growing in this coun- try. The Long Orange, Seville, Malta Oval, Malta Blood, Citrus corniculata, Egg Orange, and St. Michael's, were included, as well as the Bijou Lemon, White Lemon. Sweet Lime, Citron and Shaddock. Visitors to the nursery in March were able to see the orangery in its must attractive garb, the evergreen anil golden fruit making a charming contrast. It rprising thai more attention is not given to this subject in England, seeing that it affords such a wel- come ornamentation to the conservatories in the dull days of winter. Oranges can be as easily grown as ntial factor being the provision of a lofty house villi plenty of light and ventilation. Messrs. Bivers have several houses set apart for the raising and April 14, 1906 HORTICULTURE, 487 general culture of oranges. At Sawbridgeworth the orange is worked upon the lemon as a stock, the latter being raised from pips. A number of seedling lemons are raised each year. After a couple of years' growth these are ready for grafting. Quantities of trees are sent out each year, the firm's customers including colonial growers. There are over 1000 orange trees in two large houses at the nurseries which are famous for other kinds of fruit, several well known introductions having emanated from here. A RECORD ORCHID PRICE Orchardists from far and near were recently attracted to the sale of a portion of the collection of orchids belonging to Mr. H. T. Pitt, of Eosslyn, Stamford Hill. The most valuable item was Odontoglossum crispum Pittianum. The plant was collected by Mr. J. Carder. and first flowered in Mr. Eochford's nurseries. On coming into the possession of Mr. Pitt it was exhibited in May, 1900, and received from the Royal Horticul- tural Society a first-class certificate. Jt was also exhibited at Manchester where it received a gold medal. A. J. Chapman, in his well known work on orchids describes it as "one of the finest varieties in cultiva- tion." After a brisk bidding the lot was knocked down salesroom prices. This established a record as regards saleroom prices. Included in the sale was a F. K. Sander which realized 800 guineas, whilst others fetched from 300 to 470 guineas each. The aggregate obtained was 5,342 pounds — a satisfactory morning's work for Messrs. Protheroe & Morris, the auctioneers. A second day's sale produced £3,974, indicating that the orchid trade is still "booming" in Britain. >3W. CIM*&. London, Eng., March 31, 1906. Primulas Primula is an extensive genus of small and desirable plants. All the species of primrose increase readily by Seeds, or by dividing the plants, which should be done as soon as they have flowered. However, in treating Primula sinensis I do not reproduce them by division, but by sowing the seeds early in April, as better plants can be procured by this method. A light soil is prefer- able in which to sow the seeds of this particular plant, equal parts of loam, leaf mould and sand. It is also highly essential that the pan or pot in which they are sown should be well drained and watered thoroughly before sowing the seeds, which in turn should be but lightly covered, placing them in a temperature of 60 degrees until germination has taken place, afterward re- moving them to a cooler situation, say about 50 de- grees. When the plants have formed 2 or 3 leaves they should be removed from the seed pan and potted singly into 2 1-2-inch pots, using similar material to that in which they were sown. Care should be taken at this stage not to expose them to undue sunlight for a few days, or until they become established. Plenty of air at all times will add vigor and prove beneficial to the plants. Repot into 4-inch and ultimately into (5 and 7-inch pots, as the plants require, with soil containing less leaf mould, and more manure ; decomposed cow manure is perhaps best for this purpose. During the hot months of summer the plant may be advantageously placed in a frame or lean-to facing north and shaded during strong sun. As the sun de- clines and becomes less powerful late in the afternoon the shading may be removed. When the nights become cool in September the plants should be removed to the greenhouse and grown in a temperature of 45 to 50 deg. and syringed daily during bright weather. When the pots become filled with roots, liquid manure should be given once a week and a dressing of bone flour occa- sionally. Primulas are not so susceptible to insect pests as are some other plants, but it is well to place tobacco stems between the plants as a preventive. Fuchsias at the Spring Show, Philadelphia. William Robertson, gardener to John W. Pepper, took first premium for three fuchsias. These were well grown specimens, trained as standards and the variety was old speciosa, which is the best variety to be had at this time of year. The fuchsia lends itself admirably to being grown as a standard and plants two or more years old come more naturally as standards. The second prize was awarded to Fred Huggler, gardener for Geo. Vaux, and these were grown as dwarf standards evidently two years old — or rather were being grown the second year from the cutting. This variety was unknown to me nor was it labelled. It resembled the old Elegans or, by some called Charming, but I did not know it bloomed thus early. 'Tis a pity there are not more varieties to be had in bloom at this season of the year. We have depended entirely too much upon Europe for our new varieties of fuchsias, where they do so satisfactorily all summer long, while in this climate they do not thrive during the heated term. Here is an opportunity to experiment in raising a new race of early-blooming varieties suitable to this climate, which, there is no doubt, could be done by sys- tematic and well directed effort. Speciosa would pos- sibly lie a useful parent with that end in view. The van'etv Mrs. Geo. Rundle is now in bloom here, so also is Arabella and Gustave Nadand, so that by using these early flowers for pollenizing and by carefully selecting the resultant offspring, success seems assured, especially when Luther Burbank in a recent number of "The Youth's Companion" says that "We have learned that plants are as plastic in our hands as clay in the hands of the potter." I wonder whether the potter has to make GO. 000 pots before he gets one to suit him, as it is said Burbank did when lie rejected 59,999 black- berries before he found the one he afterwards named Iceberg. I do not believe that the raising of improved varieties of plants from seed by cross-fertilization and selection is so easy as it is for a potter to make pots from clay, especially flower pots, but don't let that deter us from making an effort to raise new and improved early-flowering varieties of fuchsia. Let's get to work. -7^-0 ~o£&u£z. Girard Collegi . Philadelphia. 488 HORTICULTURE April 14. 1906 horticulture: AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. Tel«ph»n., Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART. Editor and Manager. Easter week is a hustling time for Ready for t]u. plant grower to whom the duty of the next crop refilling the vacant space after the Easter material has been marketed is second in importance only to the disposal of the Easter stock. What crop shall be selected to follow is a ques- tion dependent largely upon local circumstances, but the course, whatever it may be, must have been mapped out well in advance and there is no more convincing evidence of the intelligent and prudent grower than that he be fully prepared to put his houses at work again without a day's delay, as soon as they shall have been emptied. Of interest \\i- confess in having a certain aversion to retrospective addresses to rose growers ,„, trade and professional topics. It is usually an indication of decadence and of waning interest in living issues when a man or an organization or a paper gets into the habit of this sort of literature, unless the rehearsal is made use of to illustrate a timely argument or point the way for present and future enterprise. The paper AFTER ADJOURNMENT. Rather a far-fetched conceit, that of an advertiser in one of our contem- poraries using the picture of a rooster of a breed not over 35 years in ex- istence, in illustration of an occur- rence 1906 years ago. At a meeting of the fire department captains of Worcester, Mass., one day last week, to take suitable action on the death of one of their associates, it was decided to send to the funeral a floral "set piece" in the shape of a fire alarm box! Somewhat suggestive? The agitation against "the 11 o'clock closing law," which has been going on in Boston ever since the carnation convention, has resulted in a vote in the House substituting midnight for 11 o'clock. Now bring on your con- ventions. We learn from a New York daily- paper dispatch that the steamship Bermudian, which arrived on April 7, brought over 5000 Easter lilies from Bermuda's fields, together with several hundred boxes of violets, and that "the consignment was practically sold before it arrived." So far as the vio- lets are concerned, probably that was the best time to sell them! The game of "sight unseen" is not unknown to school-boys. It is presumed to teach wisdom. AN EXHIBITOR'S GRIEVANCE. In looking over the issue of HORTI- CULTURE March 31, 1906, I came across an article entitled "Explaining the Absence of the Small Exhibitor." It appears to me that the inducement held out to the small grower was all that anyone could wish, both in the horticultural schedule and also in the American Rose Society schedule had they lived up to them, but when they do not live up to their schedule you must not expect to have the small grower continue to exhibit. One thing to be remembered is that all roses are not expected to be as long-stemed as Beauties or as fine as Liberties or Richmonds, but they may be as good in their class and should be considered in that light. I am speaking from the fact that I staged two separate roses of Brunner's, one in the American Rose Society and one in the Horticultural Society, and neither of them received a first prize, although the best in the hall. On Fri- day morning, the opening morning of the show, one of the leading retailers of Boston tried to buy these two dozen Brunners from me at $6 per doz., which I refused on the strength of my wishing to help out the show. Now, when a man shows two dozen roses with a wholesale value of $12 and spends three half days attending the show and replacing them once or more during the exhibition, it does not appeal to me as a business propo- sition, although had I received first prize cards for both I would have been better pleased then to get second prize in money. Furthermore, I would state that I also had on exhibition a fine vase of lily of the valley, for which, had I taken it to any retailer in the city, I could have received $5 for same, but on Monday morning after the show was over I found I had re- ceived a gratuity of the sum of $1. In my mind I should have received a card of superior culture or something of that nature which would not have cost the society over five cents and at the same time would have been a source of much pleasure to me. The only thing that I can see for the small grower to do is to stay away until such time as he can be treated in a proper way. If they cannot afford to pay $10 for a first prize of Brunner roses, then place it at $5, and give us a first prize card. .lOHN McFARLAND. PERSONAL. H. Bayersdorfer, of Philadelphia, starts on his annual pilgrimage to Europe next week. Frederick William Smith, of Nor- wich, Conn., and Beatrice Frances Prentice were married on April 3, in .lewett City. The Rhode Island College of Agri- cultural and Mechanical Arts has se- lected Prof. Howard Edwards of the Michigan Agricultural College, to suc- ceed Prof. Butterfield. I. Leroy Richardson has taken a po- sition with William Nicholson, of Framingham, Mass., and Chester M. Carter succeeds to his position with George R. Simonds at Barre, Mass. E. J. Harmon, of Portland, Me., was taken suddenly ill at his store last week, and a report that he had dropped dead gained circulation. It was a case of overwork. He was taken to his home and improvement was soon ap- parent. Roswell F. Brooks, formerly with Charles J. Jones, of Cincinnati, but now connected with the water works department of that city, and Miss Grace M. Belser, well known as chief clerk at the Walnut Hills Floral Bazaar, were united in marriage, Tuesday, April 3. TOLEDO NOTES. The Perennial Gardens Co., the new concern which was lately incorporated, expect soon to organize, after which they will start without delay and get their property in shape. We have had a week of fine spring weather, and the seed stores are filled with customers all day long. The mail trade has considerably improved, and orders cannot be filled as fast as they come in. A visit to our largest establish- ments is rather disappointing, consid- ering that Easter is before our door. and comparing the looks of eastern greenhouse plants at such a time, eight days away from this important festival, it impresses us that little preparation has been made to meet a large demand unless big orders go to outside houses. Six hundred lilies is the biggest lot to be found in the largest place, and azaleas, hydrangeas, cinerarias, spiraeas are in proportion. Bulbous stock can be found in mod- erate quantities in every place, and prices are so as to suit every pocket- book. Krueger Bros.' place is a treat to visit. I doubt if better carnations, as we see them in their new range, can be found anywhere. A fine lot of antirrhinum may be found at George Hunt's. SCHILLER. WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. Look all over your seed closet in case you overlooked anything. Some very regretable omissions come about through non-observance of seed pack- ets at the proper time. Did you ever try Crimson Ramblers in a large bed, bending the flowering shoots down over wires stretched at intervals over the bed about eighteen inches from the ground? What a gorgeous show Ramblers make planted in that way! If you are in doubt about geraniums flowering in a somewhat shady situa- tion, and it is imperative to plant something of a bright showy nature, try begonias of the Vernon type. They have been known to do exceedingly well in situations partially shaded. It is time to prune all out-door roses that require pruning. Roses are not supposed to be pruned to make them look even all over, as some would seem to think. Prune them for the purpose of getting large flowers, many flowers, or both. Cut out all dead and weak wood and use discretion in cut- ting the other wood back. Nicotianas succeed best when grown cool, and it is a good plan to pinch them before planting out. IJon't go back on our friend Nicotiana Sanderae of last year in anticipation of abnor- mal results from the new ones. These will no doubt turn out all right, but there was nothing at all the matter with last year's novelty to warrant its being discarded this year. Don't forget to give fruit trees one more spraying before the fruit buds open; it may seem a little irksome at the time, but the recollection thereof, when a good crop of unblemished fruit is being harvested, will be sweet, as against what a recollection of hesi- tancy ending in neglect of the precau- tion will be when at time of harvest there will be no fruit to gather. Plant lettuce, cabbage, and cauli- flower for early use as soon as danger of frost is over. Sow onions, radish, peas, and carrots as soon as possible. Sow sweet peas without delay; don't be afraid to put enough soil over the seed at first. I think that method is lully as good as covering by install- ments, because more roots are made before the peas appear on the surface. Put geraniums and most other kinds of bedding plants except soft things, such as coleuses, set out into cold frames to harden before planting. Get to work on dahlias by whichever method you elect to propagate. If by cuttings, take care they are not too kindly treated in the way of heat. Let them have a gentle heat from be- low and keep them cool above ground. Take only short-jointed cuttings and those with a heel whenever possible. When only slightly more than cal- loused put them in small pots, shading them for not more than two days, un- less by flagging they should need fur- ther covering. Start tuberous begonias slowly into growth by putting the bulbs in flats or pots and placing them on a bench. Water sparingly until they show signs of growth. 490 HORTICULTURE April 14, 1906 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. Monday, April 9, the regular meet- ing date for April, was one of the stormiest nights of the season, yet there were fifty members present to greet Benj. Dorrance and listen to his able and interesting paper on Roses. In the absence of the president, Vice- President Pepper presided. At the conclusion of Mr. Dorrance's address, interesting remarks on the subject of roses were made by Robert Simpson, president-elect, and F. R. Pierson, vice-president-elect of the American Rose Society, and earnest appeals on behalf of this society were made, urg- ing that a wider interest and more general membership be secured. Resolutions were presented on the death of Ralph Moore and Fred Bou- lon. Five new members were accepted. Mr. Barrows of Whitman, Mass., was a visitor. The death of August Rho- tert was announced. Following is a list of the exhibits, with the comments of the exhibition committee: John N. May, Summit, N. J., showed Richmond, Mme. Abel Chatenay and Killarney; highly commended. Minneapolis Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn., Miss Kate Moulton. A vote of thanks. The committee did not feel justified in scoring this variety in the condition exhibited, owing to the dis- tance shipped. John H. Taylor, Bayside, L. I., Bride, Bridesmaid and Liberty; highly com- mended. Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J., Uncle John, Chatenay, Golden Gate and Richmond; cultural certificate. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., three plants of Cattleya Schrodera in variety; highly commended. Two of the types are very fine. H. H. Barrows & Sons, Whitman. Mass., Nephrolepis Whitmanii; certi- ficate of merit. Asparagas Craw- shawii; honorable mention. H. R. Carlton, Willoughby, O., Gov- ernor Herrick violet; vote of thanks. Committee would like to see it again. THE NEW JERSEY FLORICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The regular monthly meeting of this society was held on April 6 at their rooms in Orange. The topic for the evening was "The English Land- scape," illustrated by colored slides, with brief descriptions by the secre- tary. The floral portion of the evening embraced all the season's flowers — roses from the hands of Peter Duff, George von Qualen and William Phil- lips; carnations from William Reid, George Oakley and Max Sheider; or- chids from Lager and Hurrell, Julius Roehrs Company and Arthur Bod well; besides spiraea, antirrhinum, cinerarea and bulbs. A bryophyllum in full bloom was one of the attractions from A. Bodwell. A proffered prize of $10 for the best three displays of vegetables for the season from Vaughan's seed store was accepted with the thanks of the so- ciety. A proposition from Mr. David Pier- son for the society to assume the decoration of a float in the forthcom- ing parade in June wa ed by the society. I. B. DAVIS. ' SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTI- CULTURISTS. In accordance with the instructions voted at the convention in Washing- ton last August, the secretary will, under the supervision of the executive board, proceed to prepare a "badge book" containing the names of mem- bers, numbered, and will issue corre- spondingly numbered badges to those whose dues for 19U6 are paid to June 1. Members in arrears for current year's dues as well as all persons intending to take out membership this year are earnestly requested to remit now. There is no advantage in waiting un- til the convention meets, as the fiscal year begins on January 1st and pay- ments made at any date during the year cover the interim until December 31st only. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. The Outdoor Exhibition at Dayton. Circulars and entry sheets are being sent out this week to all nurserymen and others dealing in outdoor-planting material, tender or hardy. Plans of the beds as laid out are in the secre- tary's office and all information not given in the printed circulars will be cheerfully furnished by the secretary to all inquirers. It is desirable that all planting be completed by May first, if possible, and the necessity for prompt response is urged upon all intending exhibitors. The fair grounds, where the beds are to be laid out, is city property, used for many public affairs, and is contigu- ous to the works of the National Cash Register Company. As soon as plant- ed, the advertising label of each owner will be placed on the groups and same will be cared for all through the sum- mer till the S. A. F. Convention meets in August. Many thousands of tour- ists and local visitors will inspect the plantings, and the opportunity thus provided dealers in conifers, shrubs and ornamental trees, herbaceous plants, summer bulbs, roots and bed- ding plants, for widespread and effec- tive public advertising has never been equalled. Dayton is well-known as one of the most advanced communities in this country in the matter of adorn- ment of streets and public and private grounds. A goodly number of applica- tions for space for cannas, roses, phloxes, asters and evergreens are al- ready filed with the secretary. For further information address WM. J. STEWART, Secretary, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. LENOX HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. The regular meeting of this Lenox society was held in their rooms Sat- urday, April 7th, President S. Carl- quist in the chair. The principal topic of the evening was potatoes. An offer of $25 was received from A. T. Bod- dington, and one of $18 from Vaughan's Seed Store, to be used for prizes at the chrysanthemum show. W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Fort Wayne, Ind., were awarded a first class certificate tor an excellent vase of carnation Glendale. GEO. FOULSHAM, Sec. DETROIT FLORISTS' CLUB. A most successful flower show was held in connection with the meeting of this club on April 4, at the Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. Mr. Dilger's arrangement of the exhibits was very fine. Many well-known growers re- sponded with superb displays. Prizes were awarded as follows: J. Stahlen for carnations; B. Schroeter for rose- pink Enchantress; Thomas Brown for carnations; Gus. Taepke for plants; A. Ferguson for plants; J. Breitmeyer's Sons for La Detroit and La France; R. Klagge for carnations; F. R. Pier- son Co. for Lawson and Winsor and ferns; H. Weber & Sons for Jessica and My Maryland; W. J. & M. S. Vesey for Glendale; J. D. Thompson Carnation Co for Robert Craig. The varieties in each of these exhibits were seen at their very best. Two elegantis- sima ferns donated by F. R. Pierson Co. were sold, as per instructions, for the benefit of the club, and brought a high price. Other prominent exhibits were Bos- ton Market carnation from James Taylor; Glendale from Chicago Carna- tion Co.; antirrhinums, callas and spring flowering bulbs from Robert Klagge; large collection of roses, car- nations and antirrhinums from J. Breitmeyer's Sons; collection of car- nations and antirrhinums from F. Pautke; rose Miss Kate Moulton from Minneapolis Floral Co.; Easter plants from Mr. Ferguson; carnations from Thomas Brown; carnations from J. Stahlen; Easter plants from G. Taepke; sweet peas, pansies and a i ement bench from A. Von Bolslager. NASSAU CO. (N. Y.) HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The regular monthly meeting of this society was held on the 4th inst. at the usual place, President Harrison occupying the chair. During the win- ter months the society met at 3.30 p. m., but from May till further notice, 7 p. m. will be the hour of meeting. It was decided to hold the coming fall exhibition on October 31st and Nov. 1st. The fountain pen prize given by B. G. Davis, "Glen Cove Echo" for 12 best mixed carnations arranged for effect was won by W. Eccles, Oyster Bay. The exhibit of cut flowers, plants, and vegetables was large and varied. Felix Mense, staged a nice table of cut flowers and plants including Lilium longiflorum. azaleas, rhododendrons, deutzias, begonias, Cineraria stellata, vases of hyacinths, carnations, roses and narcissi. Alex Mackenzie had fine plants of Cineraria stellata, rose Capt. Hayward, and pelargoniums; also cut flowers of sweet peas, carna- tions, and gardenias. H. F. Mezer's table included some nice forced lilac in pots; pansies, carnations, roses, and snapdragons, also some well shaped beads of cauliflower. S. Trepess showed good cauliflower and cucum- bers; likewise plants of Primula obconica, Cineraria hybrida, Lilium longiflorum. cyclamen, calceolaria, and azaleas; also vases of mixed carnations and some beautiful spikes of antir- rhinum. J. Harrison had an interesting April 14, 1906 HORTICULTURE, 491 lot of greenhouse grown vegetables in- cluding beet, asparagus, snap beans, carrots, rhubarb, cauliflower, tomatoes and mushrooms. W. Eccles showed a mixed vase of well grown carnations. J. H. Troy, New Rochelle, was present and made some appropriate remarks. JOHN S. JOHNSTON. NEW BEDFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. At the regular meeting of this so- ciety, held on Monday evening, April 9, it was decided to hold a free rose show in June. Mr. W. N. Craig, of North Easton, gave a very interesting address upon the growing of annuals and perennials. Although Mr. Craig is an eloquent speaker, the gardener, which is a hereditary trait in his fam- ily and promises to be for another generation at least, asserted itself. He regarded the sweet pea superior to the dahlia, of which the New Bedford- ites are so passionately enamored; recommended liberal treatment in the way of manure and watering; making the rows one foot wide, and the thin- ning of the plants to 4 or 5 inches apart; he advocated the growing of sweet peas and nasturtiums in sepa- rate colors. Narcissus poeticus was suggested for margins of lakes and damp places, and Darwin tulip for late flowering. He assured his hearers that they might expect an influx of very desirable novelties from Western China. A very helpful discussion fol- lowed, and the meeting closed with a vote of thanks to Mr. Craig. T. WHITE. COLUMBUS FLORISTS' CLUB. Tuesday evening, April 3rd, the regular meeting of this club was held with President Stevens in the chair. The attendance was good and the meeting a long one, as many matters of importance needed attention. Two active members were admitted. The club was very much annoyed by a communication which Secretary Mc- Kellar read from the Board of Educa- tion, stating that the penny packets of flower and vegetable seeds which our club had been putting up for the school children of this city, could not be delivered by the teachers as planned. For some unknown reason the Board of Education have taken a stand against the school garden move- ment. The club chose a committee consisting of Messrs. Woodrow, Mc- Kellar and Faxon to meet the Board of Education and fully investigate the matter. Another very important sub- ject brought up was the coming chrys- anthemum show. Last season it proved such a success that we are encouraged to have another in November. The bowling club has been formed and al- ready practice games have been rolled on the Y. M. C. A. alleys. The next meeting will be Tuesday evening, April 17th. CLUBS AND SOCIETY NOTES. The Kentucky Society of Florists held its regular monthly meeting Tues- day at the store of Jacob Schulz, Louisville. At the meeting of the New London County Horticultural Society in Nor- wich, Conn., on April 9, J. W. Duncan of the Metropolitan Park System, Bos- ton, delivered an address on Herbace- ous Planting. OBITUARY. Thomas Devoy. A sterling old gardener has passed away, and many loving friends mourn. Thomas Devoy had all the noble qual- ities and all the attainments that go to make up the typical old-time gar- dener. His death occurred at Pough- keepsie, N. Y., on March 29, after a long period of feeble health, at the age of 74 years. Mr. Devoy was born in Ireland, and when but fourteen years of age was apprenticed to learn the gardener's oc- cupation. After a five years' service he came to this country and entered the employ of M. Pease, at Brooklyn. N. Y. In 1856 he went to Poughkeepsie to take charge of the greenhouse and garden of Matthew Vassar, at Spring- side, which position he resigned to take an engagement with Professor Samuel F. B. Morse, and here he re- mained for 38 years, until Professor Morse's death. To his skill and good taste the beautiful place of Professor Morse was largely due. ability; very prompt, exact and pains- taking in all he did. He amassed a fortune in his business and fortunate financial investments. He has been in precarious health for several months. Mr. Devoy won many honors and trophies at various exhibitions during his engagement with the Morse fam- ily, and later when in business for himself, having established a commer- cial florist's business with his son on Worrall avenue, Poughkeepsie, in 1884, where he was engaged at the time of his death. He is survived by one son, Peter Thomas Devoy, and two daughters. The funeral services were held Mon- day morning at St. Mary's Church, the pall-bearers being Conrad Gindra. George Burgevine of Kingston. W. G. Saltford, Thomas Lynch, Charles Schaumberg and John Sloan. August Rhotert. August Rhotert, who has been doing business at 2(i Barclay street. New York, for a number of years, died Monday. April 9, in his 46th year, at his late residence, 235 West 131st street. New York. A widow, mother . and two brothers, in Germany, survive him. Mr. Rhotert represented many im- portant European firms, among which are Vilmorin, Andrieux & Co.. Louis Leroy. E. Neubert and others. He was a man of unusual business Andrew Nixon. Andrew Nixon, for many years in business on upper Fulton street, Brooklyn, N. Y., died on March 31, at his home, 47 Madison street, of pneu- monia. He was born in Ireland, Oct 11. 1863. Caleb H. Parker. Caleb H. Parker, of Campello, Mass., who have been identified with garden- ing interests for many years, died on April 3, aged 87. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. Bulletin No. 274 of the New York Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, N. Y., is the directors' report for 1905. It is a very interesting docu- ment and clearly indicates the practi- cal character of the work being done at Geneva and its great value to the agricultural and horticultural indus- tries of the Empire State. It is stated that the total mailing list is now 39,- 280, over 3000 names having been add- ed since January 1, 1905. The station maintains in numerous places in the State, experiments having for their object the determination of the ap- plicability of certain methods to agri- cultural practice. Part II, Eighteenth annual report of the Agricultural Experiment Station at Kingston, R. I., is received. It is a volume of 364 pages; containing sev- eral illustrations. Among the special papers published are: "The Effect of Postponing the Ammonium- — Citrate Treatment of the Water-Insoluble Por- tion of Fertilizers," by B. L. Hartwell and J. W. Kellogg; "The Use of Acetic and of Oxalic Acid for Extracting the Charred Material in Preparing Ash," by the same authors; "The Effect of Liming Upon Certain Constituents of a Soil," by the same authors; "The Causes of Unproductivity in a Rhode Island Soil," by H. J. Wheeler and Jas. F. Breazeale. The report of the horticultural division by F. W. Card and M. A. Blake deals comprehensively with present day problems. The first annual report of the super- intendent for suppressing the gypsy and brown-tail moth in Massachu- setts, by A. H. Kirkland, contains a statement of the results accomplished to date, together with a record of ex- penditures and certain recommenda- tions bearing on the future needs of the work. The investigations of the season have shown that the whole of Essex county, over one-half of Middle- sex county, half of Norfolk county, and practically the entire county of Plymouth, a total of 2224 square miles, are now infested by the gypsy moth, whereas, in 1900, the area occupied was 359 square miles. Automobiles are found to be important factors in the distribution. The brown-tail moth has in eight years' time become dis- seminated along the entire eastern ter- ritory of New England, its ability for rapid flying being mainly responsible. The book contains 168 pages, and is embellished with numerous striking half-tone views. 492 HORTICULTURE; April 14, 1906 ROSES A Paper Read Before the New York Florists' Club by Benjamin Dorrance. When I received the invitation from Mr. O'Mara to write a paper on the Rose I was in Egypt and it was only after a good deal of hesitation that I thought hest to accept. I regret that my want of knowledge must be so much in evidence; to talk to practical men. thoroughly up on the subject as you are, I confess, is most embarrassing; to only relate a part of my experience and trust that you will forgive the presumption when I tell you of my reasons for accepting. Primarily I am under obligations to many mem- bers of the New York Florists' Club both on the grounds of friendship and of customers, whom I value highly. Then, when a member of the firm of Peter Henderson & Co. asks me to do anything I feel that I owe it to the memory of the respected founder of that establishment to do whatever I can. no matter how poorly, to advance the Rose, since he, now so long gone but not forgotten, was the chief in- strument in turning a poor blind lawyer from the path he had trod to the sweeter, pleasanter, brighter, path of a rose grower. Well do I remember the day when it was announced to me by an occulist that if I wished to be able to see the sweet light of day and nature's beauties I must absolutely give up my profession. Not feeling at the best, as you can understand, I strolled down Cortlandt Street and stopping in to see Mr. Henderson, re- ceived a kind invitation to visit the Jersey City establishment. It is but as yesterday that we walked through the houses and he so kindly showed me the methods he found best for treat- ment of the various plants and natur- ally we talked of my loss. He said to me, "you have the land and cheap fuel, why don't you try rose growing? Go over to John Henderson's at Flushing and see what he is doing." And I did. Now _to this advice I owe whatever of success I may have made in the work and it is little I can do to repay and, as I have said. I felt it a duty to say yes, let this be my apology. It was about 1882 that I first gave my attention to rose growing, and to-day when Bon Silene, Souvenir d'un Ami. Sprunt. Mermet and the other nearly forgotten roses of the past are mentioned it takes me back to the days when I struggled to get some slight return for the efforts I put forth to learn why Perle would not open and why Nipbetos preferred to bow its head to mother earth. Then Cornelia Cook stood peer of all the whites, with her long, erect stems and delighted in brick dust and cow manure -piled high around the pots. Do you remember when John May sent out the Bride? And how happy all were that at last we had a white rose that would give us freely, flowers without coaxing. Do you remember Charley Anderson and how he urged that Madame Cusin was a good rose. Then what a stir there was over the Bennett, sweet of flavor, short of stem, and blue ot color. Mrs. Pierpont Morgan "as large as Beauty" and so much more in evidence. How from Mermet. tame God-given, through the hands of .Mr. Moore, the Brides- maid; then Meteor bur i out of darkness to give us the first good red of profuse bloom. Sprinkled here and there through all this time new roses grew, bloomed and died because not good, hopes built but to be blasted and Perle remained the only yellow for the florist. Liberty came, sweet yet disappointing to most growers, now Richmond comes to do her battle, which shall win? Each succeeding year brings before you new candidates for your favor, they rise, they shine, they disappear, sweet as the child of one's own raising. Each thinks his will succeed, and, yet when brought before the judgment of the buyer, they are doomed to live only in the memory of the originator. And beauty reigns, as ever, in plant or woman, still queen of all. To go over the long list of roses that from time to time has been added to by candidates for popular favor would seem useless, since, once condemned, there is little hope for resurrection, and they stand only as monuments to the immense if fruitless labor of care- ful painstaking workers. Here and there one remains for a brief period, a seeming success, supplanted by some new candidate, perhaps better, far more probably not so good as the old; still there remains the list of but ten or a dozen, the standby, the reliance of grower and salesman. That Beauty has so long been a favorite is not to be wondered at, for although not a truly beautiful rose (at least in some eyes) never as yet has one been produced with the vigor of growth and luxuri- ance of this rose, and when to these is added its fine fragrance, it is not surprising that it has a hold on the popular heart only to be broken by a more wonderful rose yet to be pro- duced. Whether a Hybrid or a Hybrid Tea, found by accident or purpose, the fact remains that it was the first of the Hybrid class that proved to be ever blooming under glass; may we not learn from this accident that there may be others among the Hybrid Per- petuals which under skilful treatment could be induced to give us as freely of their bloom and of their brilliant coloring. Bride and Bridesmaid, off- spring of' good old Mermet, must re- main long the leaders in their race of tall growing Teas. Testout came, a revolution in the clear pink class, and while never a great favorite was, I think, among the very best of summer roses under glass. It still remains a most prolific bearer. To me it has been a source of wonder- ment that the retail florist who grows flowers for his own use, has not made more of this rose. It responds to a generous treatment as gratefully as any rose I know of. Do you remem- ber it as shown by E. G. Asmus at the shows of say ten years ago? \\ not fine? Mrs. Pierpont Morgan with Canadian Queen, and Mrs. Oliver Ames followed Madame Cusin. both sports from her, and except for the size of Mrs. Mor- gan, no great improvement over their mother; for delicacy of flower when great length of stem is not required, to me there can be no more pleasing bloom and certainly the production is not stinted. Meteor was the first con- i inuous blooming red rose of size and merit sufficient to warrant growing it in number, and the finest blooms were doughty rivals of Jacqueminot, but its had habit of throwing faulty blooms on the best growth set all the world agog trying for an improvement, and when Liberty came there was great re- joicing. But this is not a rose that grows for everyone and murmurs of dissatisfaction were heard from many quarters. Now that there is Richmond to fall back upon it is to be hoped that for everyone an abundance of red roses may be had; the choice between is a matter for the individual, and no opinion of one will influence the other. These seem to be the bulk of roses grown for market in the large centres, and while the demand for them con- tinues, they must of necessity be the ones to which the grower will give the closest attention. I have omitted any mention of the lesser lights and will content myself with simply mentioning some that ap- pear in the markets with more or less regularity, saying, that in roses as in other things, variety is the spice of life. La France, once so popular, seemed to die when Nyack soil refused to longer perform its wonders. There have been and still are others in the line, that, while candidates for favor, have gradually disappeared. Today, Wellesley, on the same line, is a candi- date. May it live long and prosper! Franz Deegan, a yellow with orange tint; old Madame Hoste, yellowish white; now and then Bon Silene, fore- runner of them all, still has her ad- mirers. Madame Chatenay, fine when well grown; Golden Gate, ugly when large, droopy when medium, ragged when small; Sunrise, essence of light in color, rather small and yet beauti- ful, can still be seen, while Sunset went the way of all the earth. Kil- larney is a candidate for favor among the pinks; what success it may have still remains to be seen. Resurrected from the forgotten, it may be there are others that if handled differently, might prove at least worthy of a trial. There are still others that, beautiful in and by themselves, when brought under the fire of close examination, do not stand the test and have been rele- gated, most of them, to the scrap pile. You will notice I have made no men- tion of Hybrid Perpetuals, chiefly be- cause I know nothing of them. As market men they concern us little, since they are of little moment for cut bloom and it was only about roses for market that I understood I was expect- ed to talk tonight. As a grower for market, while thinking of what I should say to you, there have come to me several questions that perhaps may have come to you and this may be a good opportunity to ventilate them in a degree. There seems to be one ques- tion, unanswered, yet ever coming up, that, since each year there are new roses brought forward, is it good busi- ness to keep planting old kinds to the exclusion of the new? Do we advance as rapidly as we might? Do we give the new roses a fair show? Is it pos- sible that the old are so good that we April 14, 19(16 HORTICULTURE, 493 do not need the new? Knowing the state of the market generally, what is the encouragement for growers to make an increase in the area of ground under the glass? Is there any induce- ment or business opening for new men to embark in growing, and if yes. how should the beginning be made, with a small or a large plant? What influ- ence has it had on the market to have erected such large plants as have been built in the West? What improvements have been made in growing methods in the past year? Which class of roses is best for the general market. Tea, or Hybrid Tea? What is the general market and what are its demands? By the gen- eral market I mean the market as made up of all classes of people as buyers, and by demands I mean qual- ity, quantity and variety. It goes without saying that quality is always a first requisite and that a good rose is always more desirable than a poor one, but the word quality as generally understood in this market means that as a rose, no matter how good the bloom itself may be, if stem is not an element it must go in a low class, while many roses, the blooms of which would attract little attention other- wise, if with long stiff steins, seem to rank high. Naturally it must seem that the body of buyers be composed of a few high-priced, a large number of medium-priced and a very large number of low-priced individuals. What proportions do these bear to each other, what do they demand in variety, are they entirely content with what we are now giving them, or do they want others old or new? I am well aware that New York is said to be the best market for the best and the poorest market for the poor; if this be so why is it? This naturally leads to another question, what constitutes a valuable rose and which characteristic is the most valuable? What consti- tutes a good or perfect rose viewed from a retail standpoint and what from the grower's view? Does specialization in growing lead to the production of better flowers? Has it been noticed whether, since the tendency has been to confine efforts to separate classes, any appreciable in- crease has been made in the number or quality of such flowers? What effect on the market has the introduction of the Hybrid Tea had as against the Tea? What influence do rose shows have on the market, stimulant, depressant or neutral? In what condition should roses be shown, specially prepared or in such a condition as a careful grower would have his shipments for the mar- ket? In other words, are the exhibits at the rose shows any true index of the roses grown by the exhibitor and thus any criterion for forming a judg- ment of his general ability, or are they simply a selected few specially prepared with the view of winning prizes, irrespective of the keeping- qualities and availability for market purposes; and as such are thev good educators of the public or is this not the intention and purpose of rose shows? I presume no one has been in the business for twenty years and made a moderate success who has not had more or less inquiry from inexperi- enced men and women, asking how he [J m HOUSE OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS AT MORTON GROTON. CONN. F. PLANT'S, The accompanying picture shows a house of chrysanthemums Mrs. Wm. Duckham and Merza. It was one of the three houses that took first prize in the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety competition against all New England, this being the second consec- utive time this prize has been won by these houses. Also from this house were won the Wells-Pocket gilt medal at the Philadelphia show in 1905, and the Buckber silver cup, also at Phila- delphia, the gold medal, silver medal, and six firsts at New London and six firsts at New York, all in 1905. The picture is good evidence of the worthiness of the exhibits and the cul- tural abilities of the superintendent of this vast estate, Thomas W. Head. or she may make a beginning. As ad- vice is usually cheap and moralizing tasy, I usually give the following as a formula, premising it with the remark that the best way is to go to some good grower and work for him until the principle has been mastered, that constant watchfulness, great care, the utmost cleanliness, and steady work. are the "Open Sesame." The minutiae will only come from experience, and he who has pluck to succeed will do so in spite of failures; and, learning from mistakes, eventually make as few as possible, having done which he will have reached as near perfection as any of us will ever come. To the grower of roses under glass, problems are always coming. There are no hard and fast rules that, laid down, can be followed. The novice can learn the general principles by an earnest attention to the work as he sees it done under his tutor, and the brain work must keep up with the manual; the reasons for certain lines of treatment must be understood, not blindly accepted as rules invariable, but. to the end that under certain con- ditions a given treatment ought to produce a certain result. The en- deavor to learn the cause of failure may result in greater success, as well as a mere correction of the error. There is probably no branch of agri- culture that will so well repay intelli- gent effort as the production of flowers under glass, but the road is not all smooth, the failures are as many as the successes, and it is only by per- sistent work, undaunted by failures. u m -iiiicjuered by mistakes, and a grim determination to succeed even under most adverse circumstances, that the goal of success may be reached and the satisfaction had of having con- quered. AMERICAN VINES SHUT OUT. Consul Keene, of Geneva, sends the report to the Department of Com- merce and Labor that the Canton au- thorities of Geneva have given notice to all persons interested in the impor- tation of American vines that after April 1, 1906, the importation of rooted American plants, whether grafted or not, will not be authorized in that Can- ton or province. He continues: The perennial trouble about the dreaded phylloxera is the cause of this prohibition. It was claimed that this disease was introduced into the Can- ton, some twenty-five or thirty years ago, by American vines which were planted at Pregny. By the. federal law of 1894 the importation of American vines was prohibited. Exceptions were, however, provided for. Acting upon this authority, the local govern- ment has for six years permitted the importation of American vines into ;7 of the communes. The Canton of Geneva, with 4600 acres of vineyards, will now, like the great Canton of Vaud, adjoining it, with 17,000 acres of vineyard, be prohibited ground for American roots. Scions of American plants are not included in the pro- hibition, but will be admitted as here- tofore, after passing the usual expert inspection. 494 HORTICULTURE April 14. 19US MECHANICAL WATERING A PROPOSITION. "Flow gently, sweet Afton, amoug thy green braes. Flow gently. I'll sing thee a song in thy praise.'' The above as well as the poem re- ferred to in last week's HORTICUL- TURE by Mr. Wittbold, was written by Burns, the man who wrote the "Wee. wee German Lairdie." I am sorry I '-ant sing a song in praise of the smoothly flowing watering ma- chine, for as yet we have no idea just how the mechanical man does his work. My. but it must be a won- der! Healthy argument and criticism are good; that is what brings out points which are welcomed by every one; and the man who starts on a rampage and loses his temper, which is evidently what Mr. Wittbold did, generally gets the worst of the argu- ment and loses the respect of his fellows. I have been at the business both private and commercial for twenty-six years. I have always tried to keep up with the procession in any- thing new; if I saw anything good I gladly gave it my humble indorsement; if, in my judgment I saw it wasn't good, I said so. I am not a diplomat in the sense of the word. Those gen- tlemen say "yes" when they mean "no", and there is no living man or men who have money or influence enough to buy me over to give opin- icns contrary to my honest judgment. I wish the readers of HORTICULTURE to observe this, and if at any future time I should write about things per- taining to the trade they may know that I give my opinions fearlessly and without prejudice. Now let me ask Mr. Wittbold a few questions. Step into a private place; there are some plants whose foliage the water must not be allowed to touch; pots away up on shelves where the top rows dry out quicker. How is the machine going to work there? Seedlings out in cold frames hardening off, bulbs, etc. How are they going to be taken care of? Now we will visit the man who grows lilies and pot roses for Easter trade. The former are taken in and set close together till they want more room; then they are given more space. The roses are the same. How can the machine go over from 1.000 to 10,000 pots and see which wants water or even put water into them? Suppose we go into a rose house. Did Mr. Wittbold or any other man ever water a rose house and not find there spots which didn't want water and spots where the soil was very dry? I know from experience that in using manure water we have to go over the dry spots with clean water before ap- plying the manure. There are places close to the steam pipes where the little red fellow makes his home and the careful workman always gives this a little better syringing than other parts of the house. How is the ma- chine going to overcome this? Then comes the young stock; how are they to be taken care of? If Mr. Wittbold will read in last week's HORTICULTURE the essay on Carnations by Mr. Seeker he will find this: "I have yet to find the green- house so situated that all the plants are ready for water at the same time. Consequently if you are soaking the plants that are wet with your weekly feed, the result is soon apparent as the benches will be empty". Perhaps the gentleman's brain will not accept any new theories but he writes good com- mon sense and is evidently governed by practical experience. 1 suggest the following to Mr. Witt- bold: Let him bring on his machine I will gladly let him install it in any of my houses, he to pay all expense. I will supply the water; any damage to crops or houses he is to make good. I will extend an invitation to the Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club and any practical man of my acquaint- ance to come and see it in operation. Mr. Wittbold will get a square deal and it will be the best advertisement he ever had. As I said in opening argument and criticism are healthy. Don't let us get excited; keep cool; let us have each other's ideas in a friendly way. Don't use any Billingsgate phrases; we all have to learn and I have yet to find the man who knows it all even if he is a specialist in his particular branch. Mr. Editor, I have stretched this let- ter longer than I expected. In closing I thank the two gentlemen in your last issue for their views of the watering question and I. like Mr. Finlayson, will retire gracefully from the field and class Mr. Wittbold a benefactor to the florists' profession as soon as he answers the above questions by letting his machine do all the above work. R. T. McGORUM. A SUGGESTION. Answering my critics on mechanical catering in your paper of April 7th. page 44:',, will say, that I seem to have stirred up a hornet's nest. Let me ask. what experience have these gentlemen had with mechanical watering? Let us remember, that a pipe with some hoies drilled into it, or some other arrangement that did not answer the purpose for which it was intended, should not be brought up as evidence to show that mechanical watering is a failure. AVe have now fifteen houses equipped with the system, and are able to cut down our watering expenses 90 per cent, and do more even and better work than before. We grow palms and ferns, and find for this class of stock, it certainly is a grand success. As I believe only the evidence of those who are using my idea of watering should be of any. value to the readers of HORTICULTURE as they would speak from experience, I suggest that HOR- TICULTURE get an expression from W. B. Davis Co., Aurora, Ills.. Davis Bros.. Morrison. Ills., Klehms Nur- series, Arlington Heights, Ills., or Stephen Hyde, Carthage, Mo. The above comprise vegetable and cut- flower growers, and their experience should be of value to the readers of HORTICULTURE. LOUIS WITTBOLD THE GREENHOUSES AT OCHRE COURT, NEWPORT. One of the largest private ranges of greenhouses in Newport is at Ochre Court, the residence of Mrs. Ogden Goelet. It is always very interesting to visit this place because of its ex- tent and the variety of plants, flowers and fruit grown there. The green- houses are modern in the fullest mean- ing of the word and numerous enough to allow a house for each stock grown. There are two graperies, two nectarine and peach houses, two palm houses, one stove, one carnation house, one gardenia house and two miscellaneous plant houses, all of which are utilized to their fullest capacity by James J. Sullivan, the gardener. The palm house, an ornamental structure of gigantic proportions, con- tains many large and beautiful speci- men palms, but more interesting by far than these are some superb dick- sonias, twenty-five feet high. In the stove are crotons and dracaenas in great variety, together with a collec- tion of well-grown stove plants of other species. With gardenias Mr. Sullivan has been continuously successful, which he in part attributes to his invariable rule in using water of a temperature a degree or more warmer than that of the house, gardenias being very sus- ceptible to water of a cool tempera- ture. Gardenias blooming abundantly and uninterruptedly since Christmas are present and past criterions suf- ficient to convince that Mr. Sullivan's watering and other methods agreed with the plants. Over a year ago the San Jose scale became intimately connected with the peach and nectarine trees on this place. In this connection the scale be- came so persistently adhesive that fumigating with cyanide of potassium was finally suggested by the authori- ties at the agricultural college. The results were very gratifying and the trees are now fine and vigorous. In the carnation house the varieties grown are Lawson, Enchantress, President Roosevelt and Variegated Lawson. Variegated Lawsons were planted so late that they are only now beginning to flower, but the flowers are considered so satisfactory that the plants are to be allowed to remain in the house all summer and more plant- ed for next season in addition. On this place a small house is exclusively devoted to alternantheras. With alter- nanthera Mr. Sullivan departed from the usual method of putting in flats, and instead he planted it in benches in the fall. This departure has not been successful. Alternantheras, especially the tender red varieties, come through the winter in better con- dition if they are packed closely in flats: the other method might result differently if a high enough tempera- ture could be kept up to keep the plants growing. In a bench Nicotiana Sanderae is in full vigor and bloom. Mr. Sullivan finds that if plunged in water immedi- ately after cutting, flowers of N. Sanderae will stand shipping and last a week in a house. Begonias seem to be coming in again here. I noticed them in the seedling stage in variety, including a fine lot of seedlings of the new red Begonia Erfordis. D. M. April 14, 1906 HORTICULTURE 495- i> The Cottage Gardens | J Contain the finest asortment of selected specimen Evergreen, Deciduous Trees and Shrubs procurable, and its Land- scape Department is at your service In arranging them. Price list ready now. Has tables of the best herbaceous plants, giving common and botanical names, height, color and season of bloom. Sent free. All inquiries cheerfully answered. !! COTTAGE GARDENS CO., QUEENS L I. 5 i Stock From 2 1 -2 In. Pots at 50c per doz., $3 per 1 00 Asparagus Spengerii (strong), Abutilon Savitzii, Cobaen, scan- dens, Clematis paniculata, Ageratum blue and white, Heliotrope blue and white, Moonvines blue and white, Nicoliana Saxiderse, Shasta Daisies, Scarlet Sage Clara Bednian, Petunias double white, Senecio scandens. Seedlings from flats at $1.00 per 100 Shasta Daisies, Scarlet Sage, Smilax, Petunias, dwarf Phlox, Verbenas, Rooted Cuttings trom soil, 75c per 100 Coleus Verschaffeltii, Gulden Bedder and fancy varieties, Ager- atum blue and white, Altcrnantheras, Heliotrope. C. EISELE, llth and Roy Sts., Philadelphia NEWS NOTES. A gypsy moth colony has been dis- covered at Stonington, Conn. This is the first recorded outbreak within the borders of Connecticut. T. F. Keller & Co., of Providence, R. I., suffered considerably from a fire which started in the upper floors of the building they occupy. The department stores of Columbus. Ohio, are having special sales and dis- posing of large quantities of roses, shrubs and peach trees at the uniform price of ten cents each. The nurserymen in the vicinity of Columbus, Ohio, have been very much annoyed and had considerable stock ruined by the rabbits during the win- ter. Especially have apple and pear trees been badly girdled. Albert E. Ross, of Berwick, Me., has purchased the balance of the green- houses of C. E. Bryant, of the same town, and will remove them to his own land. Mr. Ross bought one of the greenhouses some time ago. The greenhouse of Flynn Bros., of Lawrence, Mass., were seriously dam- PRIZE PRIMULA SEEDS SOW NOW. rPLmdaiS plants in bloom for FALL % Trade Trade Pkr. Pkt. $i.oo Primula sinensis, pir eWhite, $0.60 " " Brill ant Red, .60 1.00 " 4* Holborn Blue, .60 1 00 " Crimson, .60 1 .00 *' " Pink, .60 t.oo " MLhell's European Mixture, .60 r.00 This is the finest nvxture procurable com. posed of the choicest separate colors on y. Primu'a obconica, Red, . . $0-30 " " Rose or Pink, .30 " *' pure White, . .30 " *' Hybtida Mixed Colors, .40 " " FimbriataChoice Mix'd, .50 For Seasonable S--eds and. Supplies please refer to our Wholesale List mailed free on request to all florists. HENRY F.MICKELL CO. Seed Importers and Growers 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa, 1 m • • • %• PIONEER GUARANTEED NURSERY STOCK AT WHOLESALE PRICES.! AH stock guaranteed disease free and true to name. Hart Pioneer Stock is pure bred and produces heavy crops. Value received for every dollar sent us. No Agent's Commission. WRITE FOR COnPLETE PRICE LIST. WE WILL SAVE YOU HONEY. HART PIONEER NURSERIES, Est^red Fort Scott, Kan. H0RIGUM KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE Ma4" HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, ™""'N°'™° BOLD BY SEED DEALERS OF AMERICA Glenslde, Pa., March 31, 1906. HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, FlshklU-onHudson. N. Y. Gentlemen:— Seeing "Horlcum" mentioned in Monthly Bulletin of Div. of Zoology, Penna., I would thank you to inform me where I can get a supply, say about a gallon The San Joe Sc:ile Is very bad aiornd this section and could no doubt push sale of the solution, especially as it is spoken of so highly in above Bulletin. „..._- Your early reply will oblige, Yours respectfully. H. J. minus. P. S. Glenslde" la twelve miles from Philadelphia. aged on Sunday last by the collapse of the wall of a brick building being erected next to their place. The cold wave that followed ruined considerable stock. Conrad Appel of Darmstadt, Germany will make a large exhibit at the James- town Exposition next year, including a lawn of fine grasses and a show case containing grass, clover, agricultural and forest tree seeds and rare conifer cones. George W. Glines. of Beverly, Mass., was shot, but not seriously injured by Frank Dowling on the morning of April 7, shortly after having dis- charged him from his employ. Wil- fred Caldwell, Mr. Glines' brother-in- law, who pursued Dowling, received wounds that will probably prove fatal. YOU) UfflllT j ORDERS WE i BUM j ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER SOLD OUT. Dear Sirs: — Please discontinue my bulb adver- tisement in your paper and send bill. I have sold out till varieties are short and do not care to have inquiries for what cannot be furnished. Respectfully, O. B. STEVENS, Shenandoah, Iowa. April 3. 1906. KOSTER BLUE SPRUCE 5 ft. to 8 ft. high J. H. TROY, New Roctielle, N. Y. YOU I ufnMTT6RDERS~ WE j Mm (ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER FOREST TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS AND SEEDLINGS Catalpa Speciosa, Black Locust. Nursery grown and collected seeds and seedlings. FOREST NURSERY AND SEED CO. McMINNVILLE, TENN.R.F. D. 2 496 HORTI CULTURE April 14. 1906 Aas Lilies. Callas Lily of the Valley Violets Tulips Roman Mya.. Paper White Nar. . Daffodils, Trumpets Sweet Peas. ninnonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus. " &Sprengeri, bunches Lilac* per 100 bunches Last Half of Week ending Apr. 7 1906 1.00 to 50.00 to 4.00 to 4.1O to 1. 00 to .10 to t.oo to 1.00 to t.oo to to 50 to .50 to to First half of Week beginning Apr. 9 1906 4. co to 15.00 to 8.00 to 25.00 to 2.00 75 oc 10. co 8.00 2.00 .4° J 3.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 1. 00 1.50 20.00 35-°° 25.00 75.00 1.50 to 50 00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to 1. 00 to .30 to 1.50 to t.oo (O 1. 00 to .25 to r .00 to .50 to 15 00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to 2.00 60.OO IO.OO IO.OO 3.OO .60 4.OO 2.00 r.oo 1. 00 4.00 1. 00 1.50 25. CO 35-co 25.00 JOHN YOUNG Wholesale FLORIST 51 'West 28tK St., New YorK Telephone. 4463-4464 Madison Sq. Best Beauties, Brides and Bridesmaids. Lily of the Valley, Orchids and Lilies. Renowned Cottage Garden Carnations. Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. tel. l**j M.disoa s,. New York TRAENDLY & S CHENG K WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quotations on fall orders Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 West 28th Street, New York City FLORISTS OUT OF TOWN Taking Orders for Flowers to be Deliv- ered to Steamers or Elsewhere in New York can have them delivered in PLAIN BOXES. WITH OWN TAGS in best manner by Young & Nugent 42 W. 28th St., New York In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture April 14. 1906 HORTICULTURE .r.o ] Fancy Ferns r. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange $2.00 per 1000 $1,75 per 5000 lots Discount on Regular Shipments 1T<«L;"!:de™™o* Michigan Cut Flower Exchange "KS?" Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers. Charles Millang SO West 29th St., New York city Gut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers S3 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square Established 1891 BUY FROM m/| r-» SHIP TO l\\ |-> TRY *»»■-« ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A- MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 5S-S7 W. 26th Street . - NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 2921-5243 Hadison Square J, 6. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. Bonnot Bros. Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK Cut FJOwer Exchange Tel. 830 Madison Square. OPEN 6.00 A.M. AN UNEQUALED OUTLET FOR CONSIGNED FLOWERS JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. 53 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. ESTABLISHED 1872 JOHN J. PERKINS WHOLESALE and C0MMISSI0H FLORIST 115 W. 30th St., New York Tel. No. 956 Madison Square Wanted.— A few more reliable growers of Carnatlous and Violets. Quick returns and highest prices. CARNATIONS AND ROSES Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd. Crafted Roses First class, early grafted, Brides and Bridesmaids on best Eng- lish stock. Prices #10.00 and $1 2.00 per hundred. See sam- ple at Stall No. 52 Park Street Market. MONTROSE GREENHOUSES Montrose, Mass. Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $1.00 per 1000. Discounts on larger quantities. Write for prices on case lots. WE HAVE VERY FIXE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. NEW CROP SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.50 and $7.00 per Case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire Designs, Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cjcas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes, etc. LAURE L FESTOONING, 6c. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., LWGSS&ttfcBa : WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — PER 100. TO DEALER5 ONLY. CINCINNATI April io ROSES Am. Beauty andEdgely. fan and sp. extra No. i Lower grades Bride and Maid, tan. and sp extra. " No. i and Lower gi Liberty, fancy " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy Ordinary. Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary Chatenay, Fancy " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary niSCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies Callas Lily of the Valley Violets Tulips ........ Roman Hya. ; Paper White Nar . . - Daffodils; Trumpets Sweet Peas Mignonette Adiantum Cuneatntn Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings " & Sprengeri, bunches Lilacs per ico bunches 30,00 20.00 10.00 to.oo 5 00 12.00 6 00 50.00 40.00 25.00 15.00 18.00 15. CO 8.00 15.00 8.00 12.00 6.00 4.00 a. 00 12.50 10.00 3-oo • So 3.00 3.00 3.00 •75 1. 00 12.50 50.00 15 00 35.00 DETROIT April io BUFFALO April 10 PITTSBURG April ri 40.00 30.00 25.00 10 00 10.00 7.00 4.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 50.00 40.00 30.00 15.00 12. OO IO.OO 7.00 12.O0 8.00 12.00 4.00 to 7.00 15.00 6 00 to 10.00 8.00 4 00 to 6.00 10.00 to 12.00 4.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 4.00 3.00 2,00 to to 4.00 15.00 10.00 to 15.00 12.00 to 12.50 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 1.00 to ■75 5.00 3.00 to 5-oo 4.00 2.00 to 4.00 4.00 2.00 to 4.00 1.00 •75 to to to to 1. 00 12.00 to 30.00 to 20.00 to to 15.00 50.00 30.00 45-00 25.00 15.00 10.00 12.00 6.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 50.00 35.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 12.00 15.00 10.00 25.00 15.00 12.00 10.00 5.00 3.00 12.00 10.00 3.00 1. 00 3.00 3.00 3.00 1. 00 3.00 .50 1,25 15.00 50.00 25. CO 6.00 4.00 15.00 12.50 4.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1.25 5.00 1. 00 I 50 20,00 60.OO 50.OO 40.OO 25. CO 15.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 15.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 5.00 2.00 12.50 10.00 2.00 ■75 2.00 3.00 1.50 •75 2.00 ■■25 20.00 30.00 40.00 40.00 50.00 30.00 20,00 10.00 12.00 10.00 6.00 20.00 12.00 8.00 3.00 15.00 12.00 4.00 1. 00 4.00 4.00 3.00 1. 00 4.00 »-5° 25.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 Geo. A. ^Sutherland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - BOSTON 504 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. E. A. BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer in SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX and Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplies. New crop now ready in limited quantities. EVERGREEN, ALA. WHOLESALE Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Gala* and Leucothoe, Bronze and Green Baled Sphagnum, and Green flosses Leaf Mold. Orchid and Azalta Peats, Fresh cut Palmetto and Cycas Palm leaves. Wild Smilax — Boxwood. All Decorating Evergreens. THEKERVANCO. 20W< Tel. 1519 Madison Sq. NEW YORK. 502 HORTICULTURE April 14, 190& List of Advertisers Page AkersH. R. 496 Allen Wm. Stuart Co. 501 Aschmann Godfrey.' .496 Barrows H.H. & Son. 480 Bayersdorfer H & Co 497 Beaven, E. A. 501 Boddin^ton A. T. . - • 482 Bonnot Bros. 501 Boston Florist Letter Co 497 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 506 Breck Joseph & Sons 482 Breitmeyer's J. Sons 497 Budlong J. A 493 Burpee W. A. & Co.. 482 Chicago Carnation Co 478 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 482 Cooke G. H • - 497 Cottage Gardens Co -495-496 Cowee A 479 Crowl Fern Co.. 499 Dilger Wm 5°* Dreer H. A 479-5°° Eaton H. N 496 Edwards Folding Box Co 497 EiseleC. 495 Elliott Wm. &Son. . . ■ 4ba EslerJ. G 506 Ernest W. H. 5°6 Exotic Nurseries 480 Eyres 497 Farquhar R. & J. & Co.. 480 Felthousen J. E. 479 FenrichJ.S 500 Fletcher F. W.. 480 Fleur, E 480 Foley Mfg. Co 5°6 Ford Bros. 500 Forest Nursery & Seed Co. 495 Fortunes, A. L 499 Froment H. E. 5°° Greenhouse For Sale.508 Grey T.J. & Co 482 Gude Bros. Co 497 Gurney Heater Mfg. Co 507 Gunman Alex. J soo Guttman & Weber. .-499 Hail Asso. 5C6 Hammond Paini & Slug Shot Wor-s 495 Hart Pioneer Nurser- ies -- 495 Heller &Co... 482 Herbert David &Son. 479 Hews A. H. & Co.... 506 Hicks & Crawbuck ..500 Hilfinger Bros. 506 Hill E. G. 480 Hippard E 506 Hitchings & Co 506 Holly Castle Co.. ...508 Horan E. C 5°° HuntE.H 498 Igoe Brcs. 5°8 Imperial Seed & Plant Co ....496 Inncs& McRae 478 Jennison W. C. Kasting W. F 501 Kervan Co., The ....501 Kessler, P F 500 King Cons. Co 507 Klokner A. 506 ICroescheLl Bros 507 Lager &Hurrell.. 480 Lang Julius 501 Page Langjahr, Alfred H.. .501 Leuthy A. & Co 480 Lord & Burnham Co. 508 McConnell Alex 497 McKellar Charles W.498 McKissick, W. E. ...498 McManus Jas. 500 Metropolitan Material Co 507 MichellH. F.Co. ...495 Michigan Cut Flower Exc hange 501 Millang Charles 501 Millang Frank .500 MoUz A 501 Moninger J. C. - . •••507 Montrose Green- houses ... - 501 Murdoch J. B.&C0..501 Murray Samuel.. ... .497 Nicotine Mfg. Co 482 Niessen Leo. Co. 498 Oak Grove Nurseries. 480 Pennock Samuel S ....496-498 Perfection Chemical Co 505 Perkms John J 501 Perkins St. Nurseries. 460 Piersou F. R. Co. 478-480 Pierson U Bar Co.. "507 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 501 Pye E. H 478 Raynor John I . . • ■ • 500 Reed& Keller 497 Reid Edw 498 Reid, Peter S. 482 Reinberg Peter ^98 Robinson H.M. & C0.501 Roehrs Julius Co. ...480 Rolker August & Sonssoo Rose Hill Nurseries. . 496 Sander & Son. 480 Schillo Lumber Co. .. 508 Schlegel & Fouler Co. 482 Schmidt J. C. Co 479 Scollay John A 507 Scott John 480 Sheridan W. F. ... .500 Siebrecht & Sons. .... 496 Siggers & Siggers ...506 Situations & Wants.. 505 Skidelskv S. S. 479 Standard Plate Glass Co 507 Stern J. & Co 497 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co. 506 Stoothoff. H. A. Co.. 505 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 501 Swayne Wm. 479 Thorburn J.M. &C0.482 Thornton Bros. 4,6 Totman H. M. 496 Traendly & Schenck.500 Troy, J. H 495 Vaughan and Sperry-498 Walsh M. H 496 Ward Ralph M. Co.. .482 Weathered Co 505 Weber K. C 497 Weber H. & Sons 478 Welch Bros 498 Wietor Bros.. 498 Winiench C. 478 Winterson E. F. ....498 [man, E. & C. ■ -479 Yokohama Nurseries. 496 Yuii"£ John.. 500 igent . . .500 Young Thos. Jr. 497 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers in this issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will Indicate the respective pages. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons. 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS. Oak Grove Nurseries, Los Angeles, Cal. Asparagus PI. N. Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 1-2-in., $2.25 per 100. Otto Bourdy, Lowell, Mass. Asparagus Sprengeri, fine 2-in. stock, $1.50 per 100. . Need the room. Address Cal. Richardson. Waverlv. 111. ASTERS. Asters, nice strong plants. Queen of Market, Semples, Carlson, separate colors, 35c. per 100 by mall; $3.00 per 1000 by ex- press. S. W. Pike, St. Charles, 111. AUSTRIAN AND SCOTCH PINES. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conu. BEGONIAS. Innes & McRae, Cheswlck, Pa. Glolre De Lorraine, For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia, Pa. Begouia Gloire De Lorraine. For page see List of Advertisers. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries. 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. Gladioli for Forcing. For page see List of Advertlsers. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 & 13 F. H. Square, Boston. Arlington Tested Seeds for Florists. J. M. ThorburrT& Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. Lilies, Irises, Begonias, etc. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., New Y'ork. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Schlegel & Fottler Co., 26 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ~~ 1000 Amaryllis formosisslma, 4-5 1-2 In cir. $22. 00 Cvcloiiothra flava, 2-2 1-2 in. cir 7.00 Mills biflora, 2-2 1-2 in cir 7.00 Tigridias In mixture, 2-3 in. cir 9.00 All good, profitable blooming bulbs. Price includes parcel postpaid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 157, City of Mexico. CACTI. Old Man's Head, 4 to 5 in., $20.00 per 100. Cacti, medium size, 10 assorted varieties, $10.00 per 100; 15 assorted varieties, $15.00 per 100. Price Includes prepaid mail. Headquar- ters for cacti, orchids, bulbs, etc. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 15: City of Mexico. Zangen, O. V.. .482 CANNAS. Canna Alemannia, dry or started roots, $2.00 per 100. J. H. Krone, Jr., Fort Smith, Ark. CARNATIONS. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co.. Jollet, IIL Carnation, Robert Craig. Guttman & Weber, 43 W. 28th St., N. T. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, My Maryland and Jessica. For page see List of Advertisers. Md. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Carnation Robert Craig. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hud- son, N. Y'. Carnations, Winsor, White Enchantress, Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. Opak, Mildred Ware. Mrs. Weeks, Amo- rita, Convention Hall, Dr. Eugcuhard, F. S. Vallis, Mrs. F. Thirkell. E.ienne Bonnefond, Alliance, Beauty of Sussex, Mrs. Birce, La Fusion. Merstham Ycl.ow, Fred Lemon, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. G. S. Kalb. Florence Teal, Glory of Pa- cific, Polly Rose, Willowbrook, Golden Tro- phy. Rnbt. I I,i, lb lay. D. W. Childs. John Sbrimpton, Maj. Bonuafan, Col. Appleton, Nivii's, Bride, Pink Ivory, White Ivory, Vivi.ind Morel, Cullingfordli, Ermanllda, Areline, Nagoya, Maud Dean, Mutual Friend, W. H. Lincoln, Black Hawk, Je- rome Jones, F. G. Jones, Golden Wedding, Timothy Eaton. Mine. F. Perrin. Wm. Duckham, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. Address W. F. Kastiug, 3S3-3S7 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. The E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. CLEMATIS. Clematis paniculata, 2-yr., transp., per 100; 1-yr., strong, $4 per 100. E. Teas, Centreville, Ind. Y. COLEUS. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass., Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Rooted Cuttings, COREOPSIS. Coreopsis lanceolata, 2 1-2 in. pots, $2.50 per 100. E. Y. Teas. Centreville, Ind. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo: page see List of Advertisers. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. C. Wlnterlch, Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, New York. DAISIES. The F. W. Fletcher Co., Auburndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENA INDIVISA. E. & C. Woodman, Danvers, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER LILIES. N. F. McCarthy & Co.. Boston. Christian Dehn. 17S Beekman St., Saratoga Springs, N. Y. EASTER PLANTS. Wm. C. Smith. Philadelphia. S. S. Pennock. Philadelphia. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia. April 14, 1906 HORTICULTURE 508 EASTER PLANTS— Continued. Godfrey Aschmann. Philadelphia. A. Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. Hicks & Crawbuck, 76 and 78 Court St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR. Holly-Castle Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co., Kosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Sons, Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepls Barrowsll. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Nephrolepis Plersonl Elegantlsstma. For page see List of Advertisers. Ferns for jardlueres, good varieties, $3.00 per 100, cash. J. H. Fiesser, 415 Summit Avenue, West lluboken, N. J. Ferns, Japanese or Mikado fern ball, new Importation now in and ready for shipment. In dormant condition; 8 inc. in diameter, $2.25 per doz., $18 per 100 f. o. b. Cros- man Bros., Rochester, N. Y. FERTILIZERS. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St., N. Y. Sterilized Sheep Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. FEVERFEW. Feverfew, $1.00 per $100, $8.00 per 1000. Prepaid. S. W. Pike, St. Charles, 111. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. liayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, fa. Fur page see List of Advertisers. The Kervau Co., 2U W. 27tl» St., N. 1 Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84^Hawiey SL, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch IT CoTi 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Penuock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co ., 1928 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. For page sec List of Advertisers. A. L. Fortunes, New Haveu, Conn. Ferns, Galax Leaves. For page see List of Advertisers. Crowl Fern Co., Milllugton, Mass. Dagger and Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS* LETTERS. Boe'.on Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see 1. 1st of Advertisers. G. A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber. 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, New Y'ork. For page see 1. 1st of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hilflnger Bros., Ft. Edward. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breitmeyer's Sons. Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young. Jr., 41 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. FOLDING BOXES. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. GENISTAS. Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, large top cuttings, well rooted: Peter Henderson, $2.50 per 100; Trego, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000; S. A. Nutt, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Beaute Potievine. Jean Viand, lime. Buckner (best white), $1.50 per 100, $14.00 per 1000. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, 111. GLADIOLI. Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y. Gladiolus America. * > Imlioll. < olors, mixt mos and nninod. All sizes. Also bulblets. E. E. Stewart, Rives Junction, Mich. Groff's Hybrid Gladioli: A No. 1 stock, true to name all shades including the cov- eted blue varieties; 1 1-2 to 2 in., $10.00 per 1000, $1.50 per 100; 1 to 1 1-2 in, $8.00 per 1000, $1.25 per 100; 3-4 in. to 1 in., SB.oo per 10UO, 75c. per 100; 1-2 to 3-4 in., $5.00 per 1000, 00c. per 100. A. B. Powell, Cam- den, N. Y. GLASS. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For [kil''' soe List of Advertisers. Standard Plate Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Glass, French and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hudson St., New York. GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Buruham Co., 1133 Eroadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway^ New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co.. Neponset. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co.. 117 East Blackhawk St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Adam Schillo Lumber Co.. West St. and Hawthorne Ave.. Chicago. 111. For page see Ust nf Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marion St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE. Anchor Greenhouse Hose Is the best for Florists. Mineralized Rubber Co., New York. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see T.Ist nf Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co.. 38 and 40 Miami Ave., Detroit. Mich.. Wm. Dllger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY PERENNIALS. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 74 Franklin St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HOTHOUSE GRAPE VINES. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Otaska, 3-in., $4.00 per 100; 4-in., $8.00 per 100; 5-in., $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100; 6-in., $3.00 pur doz. Large plants from 10-in. pots, fine stock lawn decoration at $1.00 each; Dracaena Iudi- visa, 2 -in., $2.00 per 100; 3 -in., $4.00 per 100; Jemene, strong bulbs, $3.00 per 100. Chrysanthemums, clean stock, Pally Rose (plant early for best results); Ivory, Alice Bjron, best while to date; H.illid.iv and 20 other stand. Sorts, R. C. $1.00 per 100; potted plants. $2.00 per 100. E. Fryer, Johnstown, Pa. HOLSTII. Impatiens C. Winterich, Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. IMPORTING HOUSES. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. Plants and Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES. Perfection Chemical Co.. Flushing, N. Y. Carman's Antlpest. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. A. Stoothoff Co.. 119 West St., New York. Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder. For page see List of Advertisers. Nicotine Mfg. Co.. St. Louis, Mo. Nlkoteen, For page see List of Advertisers. Hammond's Paint & S. S. Works, Fishklll, N. Y. Horicum. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries. 31 Barclay St., New Y'ork. For page see List of Advertisers. MOONVINES. Moonvlnes, 2 1-2 In., strong plants. $3.00 per 100. John Heidenrelch, Indianapolis, Ind. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical P.ldg., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK. Nicotine Mfg. Co.. St. Louis, Mo. NURSERY STOCK. Cottage Gardens. Queens. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Forest Nursery & Seed Co., McMlnnvllle, Tenn. Forest Tree and Shrub Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Hart Pioneer Nursery, Fort Scott. Kansas. For page see List of Advertisers. J. H. Troy. New Rochelle, N. V . Koster Blue Spruce. For page see List of Advertisers. Palisades Nurseries, SparkllT N. Y. 2.000 Norway Maples transplanted, straight and fine stock. 2 to 5 feet. Cheap for cash, or will exchange for some klnds- of stock. O. C. Bailey, Newburyport, Mass. 504 HORTICULTURE April 14. 1906 ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans. England. Importers, Exporters. Growers, Hybridists. l-'or page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSIES. Imperial Seed & Plant Co., Grange, Balti- more, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. SIggers & Slggers, Washington, D. C. Patents, Trade Marks, and Copyrights. 25 years' active practice. For pag'e see List of Advertisers. PEERLESS REPAIR CLAMP. A Klokner, Wauwatosa, Wis. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS, BEDDING. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. Spiraea Japonica. For page see List of Advertisers. IT 5T Eaton, S. Sudbury, Mass. Coleus, Verschaffeltii. Golden Bedder. For page see List of Advertising. PLANTS DECORATIVE. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. Boston. Palms, Kentia Belmoreana. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Eisele, 11th and Koy Sts.. Philadelphia For page see List of Advertisers. ~~ PLANT STAKES. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS HARDY. M. II. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PRIMULA OBCONICA. O. V. Zangeu, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., $1.25 by mail. 1. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids. la. i RETAIL FLORISTS. Julius A. Zlnn, 2 Beacon St.. Boston, Mass. Flowers by Telegraph. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Youug & Nugent, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES — Continued. Minneapolis Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Rose Miss Kate Moulton. Creeping Roses, 2 years, $6.00 per 100. The Elizabeth Nursery Co.. Elizabeth. N. J. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St~~Aibany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh. Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. Roses. Klllarney. For page see List of Advertisers. Montrose Greenhouses. Mo.itrose, Mass. Grafted Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. H. T. Jones, Union Co. Nurseries, Ellaz- betb. N. J. American Grown Roses. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 and 13 Fanenll Hall Sq., Boston. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 36 Cortlandt St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. 114 Chambers St., Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., N. Y. Vegetable and Flower Seeds. Q. A. D^eer, Philadelphia. Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 2C1 Fulton St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Schlegel & Fottler Co.r26 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter S. Reid, Oratava. Tenerlffe. Bermuda Onion Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Seeds, 100,000 fresh greenhouse grown Asparagus plumosus seed, $2.50 per 1,000 on large lots. Henry Young, Ada, O. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 1789. High Grade Crass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. SEED CASES— MICE PROOF. Heller & Co.. Montclalr, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8 & 11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. E. AT Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM; CEDAR POLES. H. R. Akers, Chatsworth, N. J. For pase see List of Advertisers. TOMATO AND PLANT SUPPORTS. Igoe Bros., 226 North 9th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HItehlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marlon St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. The Chicago Lifter! J. C. Monlnger Co.. 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. VERBENAS. The neve verbena, Ellen Wllmott, the finest cerise pink in existence, rooted cut- tings, $2.50 100. Cash. W. W. Stertzlng, 7280 Old Manchester, St. Louis, Mo. VINCAS. 35,000 myrtle, Vinca minor, $10.00 to $50.00 per 1000. S. J. Galloway, Eaton, Ohio. Vinca minor var.. 2 1-2 In. pots, $4 per 1.0. E. Y. Teas. Centreville. Ind. VIOLETS. H. R. Carlton, Willouehby. O. Violet Gov. Herrlek. WIREWORK. Wirewark. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. MISCELLANEOUS. Floral photographs. Foley's, 226-228 1-2 Bowery, New York. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos- ton. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boton. Welch Bros.. 15 Province St.. Boston. Buffalo. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. F. Kasting, 383-87 Elllcott St., Buf- falo. N. Y. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. E. H. Hunt. 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Chas. W.McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Peter Reinberg. 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. A. L. Randall Co., 21 Randolph St.. Chicago. Wletor Bros., 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Vaughan & Sperry, 60 Wabash A v., Ch!oajr«. S. F. Wlntersou Co., 45, 47, 48 Wabash Av., Chicago. Cincinnati. Ohio Cut Flower Co., 329 E. 3d 8L Wm. Murphy, 128 E. 3d St. Detroit For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dllger, mgr. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bonnot Bros., 55-57 West 26th St., New York. J. S. Fenrlch, 110 W. 28th St., New York. Ford Bros., 48 West 28th St., New York. U. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St.. New York. Alex. J. Guttmau, 43 West 28th St. E. C. Horan. 55 West 28th St.. New York. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., New York. Julius Lang, 53 West 30th St., New York. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. James McManus, 50 W. 30th St., New York. Chas. Mlllang, 50 West 29th St., New York. Frank Mlllang, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. A. Moltz, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. John J. Perkins, 115 W. 30th St., New York. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York. Traendly & Schenck. 44 W. 28th St.. N. Y. John Young, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. W. E. McKlssick. 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Leo Nlessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phila- delphia, Pa. S. S. Pennock, 1612-18 Ludlow St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Pittsburg. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 504 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pitts- burg. New Offers in This Issue. CHRYSANTHEMUMS: VIOLET, LADY CAMPBELL. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIA, A. D. LIVONI. W. C. Jennison, 30 Worcester St., Natlck, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS: SALVIAS, AGERA- TUM. H. M. Totman, Randolph, Vt. For page see List of Advertisers. MOONVINES. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila. For page see List of Advertisers. April 14, ]90SJ HORT I CULTURE 505 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS. On every side the COLUMBUS greatest preparations are being made for Easter; the florists, without exception, have very fine stocks of both flowers and flowering plants. Lilies look especially well; there are plenty of Ramblers in bloom and a brisk de- mand for them; other stock in good shape. There was no particular change in the prices this past week; roses perhaps are in better demand. Indications are that flowering plants will sell even better at Easter than they did last year, when the quantity put out surprised even the oldest mem- bers of the craft. B u s i ness conditions LOUISVILLE last week were ex- ceptionally good. Car- nations have had a brisk demand. The supply is fair and the quality very good. Roses of good quality can be had in great quantities. Violets and lilies of the valley find ready sale, and the supply and quality are generally satisfactory. Mignonette, hyacinths, jonquils, tulips and other seasonable stock can be had in good quantities, with the sale generally satisfactory. There will no doubt be a great supply of stock for Easter in nearly all lines. Cut flowers for MINNEAPOLIS Easter are good, but the supply is short. Plants are in great abundance and prime condition. Azaleas, hy- drangeas and all kinds of rose plants are beautiful and sell readily at the top prices. Bulb stock is good, as are also the carnations and roses, but we are going to have trouble in supplying the demand. Everything points to a rush of business the last of the week, and the greenhouse stock has been sold out for some time. Talk about new roses! With Miss Kate Moulton in Minneapolis, and the charming Min- nehaha in St. Paul, we can hold our heads high, and if any of our eastern friends thing we westerners are slow, just let them see our new roses. We can "show them." Miss Kate Moulton is by this time well known, and she is keeping up her reputation to the letter. Minnehaha is a natural sport from the Princess of Wales. The foliage is heavy and dark and makes a fine ap- pearance. The rose is a shell pink, and has splendid lasting qualities. EASTER PROSPECTS AT NEW- PORT. Every indication points to a good business all round for Easter. All that portion of the stock which Newport growers will be able to supply the dealers is in good condition. Lilies are in better shape than was thought probable some time ago, other bulbous stuff is plentiful in supply at present, but it is not thought that there will be sufficient for the Easter demand. Prices quoted are in advance of last year — two cents at least on lilies, and other lines higher in proportion. One or two dealers are already showing a little more enterprise than usual in the way of making tasteful displays in their windows in order to give an idea of what can be had when the time for purchasing comes. Plants are higher than last year, but to counteract this they are of better quality. Spiraeas are especially good with one dealer, while with some others they are of a quality that would give any one the idea that flowering plants are either very scarce or in great demand. Most of the plants in the stores except lilies were purchased from growers in the vicinity of New York and Boston, and some from Providence. LARCENY OF COLIC. Leominster, April 7. — George M. Kendall reported to the police today that his lower greenhouse on Main street was broken into and some of his greenhouse cucumbers stolen. The greenhouse was entered by the breaking of some of the glass through which the thief or thieves crawled, got their pockets filled with the nightmare producers, then skipped. It is thought that the work was done by boys. The police are working on the case today, and are watching the stores where Jamaica ginger is sold, for clues. — Worcester Telegram. A CYANIDING DEVICE. A contrivance for use in applying hydrocyanic acid as a fumigant in greenhouses has been perfected in England under the name of Edward's Safety Cyaniding Machine. It is simply a framework over the bowl of sulphuric acid and water, to support a scoop containing the cyanide, with a lever and string, whereby the cyan- ide salt is dumped into the bowl after the operator is outside the. building. YOU WE ORDERS ADVERTISING GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. Lexington, Mass. — D. F. Hutchinson, one house. Rockland. Mass. — W. H. Wyman, two houses. Braintree, Mass. — H. Waldecker & Bro., one house. Norwell, Mass. — Charles Berry, two houses, each 165 feet long. Saginaw, Mich. — Wm. Roethke Floral Co., range of houses. Bryantville, Mass. — Halifax Garden Co., forcing house, 60x1200. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. — F. R. Pierson Co., two houses, 55x300. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. The Good & Reese Company, Spring- field, O., Wholesale Trade List of Plants, hardy and tender. Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Pa. Trade price list for 1906. Devoted largely to roses and cannas. Shady Hill Nursery Company, Bed- ford. Mass. Summary of most desir- able novelties and best among older tested varieties of trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials. buy tobacco dust -to burn from a seedsman, thinking it is THE FUMIGATING KIND TOBACCO POWDER, ask him if the bags bear our brand, name and address ; if they do not, you are getting his substi- tute for it — ground stems — and not THE FU Ml GATING KIND TOBACCO POWDER made from the pure leaf tobacco, which seedsmen se!dom keep, as our price to you and to them is the same. You can try ours for a few cents ; let us tell you how. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF CO. Tobacco Powder Hobbyists, 116 West Street, New York. jWVWWWWWWWWVWMWi Carman's Antipest INSECTICIDE AND FUNGICIDE For the Garden, Orchard and Greenhouse. Nonpoisonous and harmless to vegetation. Kills Green Fly, Aphides. Bark Lice. Thrip, Mealy Bug. Red Spider, Scale. Wire Worms, Ants and Slugs. This is the Grower's Friend, handy to use, cheap and effective, mixes readily m water. Destroys all insect pests and keeps down filth. $1.50 per gallon Also in quarts, half gallons and in bulk. Send for circulars. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO , Flushing, N. Y. WEATHERED COHPANY 46 HARION ST., NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue. MIWWWWWWWKWWWWWO WANTS Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash wiih order. LET US GET TOGETHER FOR SALE — Two greenhouses, 23*95, 20x68, with hot water heating apparatas and well stocked with Carnations and Vio- lets. Will sell as It is with dwelling house attached and 17.000 feet of land, or to be taken down aud removed. Adress 703 Chestnut St., Wabnn, Mass. SITUATION WANTED— By first class rose grower competent to take entire i charge of place of any size. Have hail 1 full charge of two large places during the past twelve years; have produced first. i class stock and paid well; married. Ad- dress J. I'. M., 84 Hawley Street. Boston, Mass. WANTED — An assistant capable of handling the vegetable and fruit growing work outside in a large private garden. Wages, $50. James Holloway, "Dorsorls E'ark," Glen Cove, L. I., N. Y. 506 horticulture: April 14, 1906 ! Heating a Greenhouse is not a matter of mere installation of a boiler, the laying of pipe — it's the accurate, practical knowledge of plant require- ments and heat engineering. 6o years of boiler test is one thing, and the laying of pipe another. Get the right people to do the right thing. HITCHINGS & COHPANY, Greenhouse Designers and Builders, Manufacturers of Heating and Ventilating Apparatus 1170 BROADWAY -' - NEW YORK The Standard SteamTrap Certificate of merit awarded at Washington, D. C, Florists' Convention. For simplicity, durability and per- fect satisfaction it has them all guessing. It is in a class by itself. To see it work a large plant as well as a small will convince the most sceptical that it is the Florists' Friend. The Standard Ventilating Machine still leads as the most dutable, easiest working and the all-around satisfactory machine. The Duplex Gutter is gaining all the time, over i2,'x>ofeet sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. E. HIPPARD, YoungstowD, Ohio BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 261 to 28H St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. Holds Class Firmly See the Point * PEERLESS * Glazing Points are the best. < No rights or isftt. Bo* of * 1.000 poioU 75cts. postpaid. ! HENBYA.DREER, * 714 ChritPQt St., I'kllt., P». STAB:17gg o! BY SLIPPING A PEERLESS GLASS REPAIR CLAMP i cracked glass you protect your stock, save coal and glass. Do it now before the high winds play havoc with your roofs. $1 00 will reia r 150 lights. Ask your supply man, or A. KLOKNER, Wauwatosti, Wis. l?«.lor=ed by about 400 prominent florists. Standard Df^|Hp C» Flower , . l\J I ^ If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capit I, wr ie us, we can save you monev W. H. ERNEST, 28th and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D.C. , we? STANDARD FLOWER POTS 15002 in.potsincrate$4 J Packed in small crates, easy to handle Price per crate Price per crate i?o 7 in. pots in crate$* 20 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 q in. pots in crate $3 60 48 10 " 4.80 24 it " " 3.60 24 12 " " 4.80 t? 14 " 4. So 15002^ " 5-25 1500 aJ4 " " €.00 1000 3 5.00 800 3a " 5.80 5004 4.50 3205 4. SI U46 " .■6 6 16 4-5° Seed pans, same pn e as pnts. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases etc. Ten percent, off for- ash with nrdcr. Address Hilfinjfer Br>s.,Pottery,Fort Edward. N.Y. August Rolker £ Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. V. City. CYPRESS SASH BARS feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED and EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEAM'S LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. I 5 PATENTS TrademarKs and Copyrights Send yrnir business dirert to Washington. Saves time and insure better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenrv-five vears' active practice. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failures of Others " SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9. National I'nion Building Washington, D. C. c i c NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE YOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE |iY HAIL- For particulars address John G. Ester, Saddle River, M. J. April 14, 1906 H ORTI CU LTU R E 507 IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie Street, CHICACO. Boilers made of the best material; shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel; water space all around front, sides and back. Write for information. FOR SALE PAQnCM UfKF New 3a'-in.f guaranteed ioo UAnUtN HU0t lbs. pressure, 7H cts. per ft. Ji-in. not guaranteed, 4^ cts. per ft. IMT QCI1 CAQU New Cypress. 3 ft. x6 ft .from nUI-DCU OMOn 75Cts. up; glazed, complete, from $1.60 up. Second-hand, in good condition, all glass in, at $1.25 and $(.00 each pine Good serviceable second-hand, with Hit Thread* : 2-in.,7Cts., 1 ?4-in., 5H cts ; i#- in., 4 cts ; i-in., * cts. ; 2% in., 10 cts. ; 3-in i4cts.; 4-in , 19 cts. New 2-in. Standard, full lengths, with couplings, 8& cts. ft. Old and new fittings and valves. C| A^C New American 10x12 single $1.75. Per QLnOO t»o\ ; 12x12 single $1. go, per box , 10x12. 12x12, 10x15, rloub.e $2.65, per box; 12x14, 12x20, 14x14, 14x20, double, $2.88, per box ; 16x16, 16x18, $3.10; 16x24, double, $3. 30 per box. Get Our Prices On BOILERS, PUMPS. ST1US0N WRENCHES, STOCKS AND DIES, PIPE CUTTERS, PIPE VISES, CYPRESS-MATERIAL, ETC. ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. V. M SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Avenue BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, N. V. OITK GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. Honinger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St.. CHICAGO U-BAR REASON NUMBER SIX You want light — and lots of it — want it straight from old Sol in all its strength giving power. U-BAR GREENHOUSES Are the Best Greenhouses Built because there is no house as light. No form of con- struction so successfully employs 24 inch glass between bars. This means just one-third the bars, one-third less shade. KNOW U-bAR KE\SONS BEFORE YOU BUY A GREENHOUSE PIERSON U=BAR COMPANY Designers and Builders U-BAR GREENHOUSES Metropolitan Bldg., 4th Ave. and;23rd St. NEW YORK Svt.V- for Heating any description of Building by steam or Hot water ©lyjISIKIIlY KiaSYEK ML^tyJE&gTOCSIIKI© @©o NEW YORK OFFICE III FIFTH AVE 74 FRANKLIN ST BOSTON STANDARD PLATE CLASS CO. Manufacturers, Importers and Jobbers - AMERICAN AND FRENCH GREENHOUSE CLASS ??"« iuTZ ^ree! BOSTON, HASS. 61=63 Portland Street TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you right 508 HORTICULTURE April 14, 1906 The Only Perfect Tomato and Plant Support Hade of Heavy Galvanized Wire c N 0 0 u V a I** *- • o o * o o Height complete " of bottom section " " top " Diameter of circle Manufactured — by — IGOE BROS. 34 inches 24 12 " 226 North 9th St Brooklyn, N. Y. VMWMmmMmrVMrWWWWMWMWMAWVMM To the Student of plant life — the experimenter with the wonderful possibilities of plant developments — our greenhouses are particularly adaptable. They meet every demand insuring perfect plant life. We equip the houses with every necessity, to the satisfaction and delight of the student. Build them so thor- oughly that cost of maintenance is re- duced to a minimum. Lord & Burnham Co. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS and MANUFACTURERS 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. I Boston B'anch : 81 9 Tremont Building Whether it's a plant laboratory for science's advance or the gratify- ing of a hobby, we meet the conditions equally well. S chelle, N. Y., or Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. The Circulator is WORKING in each of these establishments. If you have a Greenhouse you need the Holly Castle Circulator. It will pay for itself IN SAVING OF COAL. HOLLY CASTLE COMPANY, 49 Federal Street, Boston. LUMBER For Greenhouse Benches * i Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Flooring, White Cedar ♦ Posts, Etc. • We are in a Special H DCPIfV PYDDCQQ " • Position to Furnish iCUM U I 1 flLOO Everthing in PINE and HE/ILOCK BU1LDINO LUZIBER WRITE FOR PRICES ! Adam Schillo Lumber Co. I Cor. Weed St. & Hawthorn, ... CHICAOO Tel. North 1626 and 1627 • FOR SALE Six Large Greenhouses In a city of 25,000 inhabitants, 35 miles from Boston, a range of Six large Greenhouses, propagating house and office and boiler room all of modern construction, heated by a new 90 H. P. steam boiler, seven acres of fine land with residence and stable. Houses stocked with 15,000 carna- tions and 10, COO bedding plants. 25,000 young carnations ready to plant out. Business wholesale and retail consumes all that can be grown. Address, N. ASH, care of Horticulture. The Morton F. Plant .Mansion. Groton, Conn. Illustrating pia/.za arrangement and planting. O , CO en q_ < evoreato the^ 10mcape Garden e. Xwdred //?ferejA5j\ %$Sfr // ftdmiimTface, Bo/toa/, Mass. di/bscription, $1001 510 HORTICULTURE April 21, 1906 Three Sterling Carnation Novelties Winsor, White Enchantress, and Helen IY1. Could There is nothing about any of these varieties that we wish to conceal; therefore, we cordially invite all carna- tion growers to pay us a visit. Come at any time. WINSOR -Winner of Lawson Silver Medal. This is sure to prove a winner. Nothing approaches it in color, which is a clear silvery pink — a shade between Enchantress and Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson— and much more beautiful than either. In fact, it is just the shade that we have all been trying to get. The color will make it sell in any market. The stem is just right. The flowers are considerably larger than Lawson and much better shaped. As a grower it has every- thing that can be desired. So far we have not seen any large-flowering variety quite so free as Winsor. WHITE ENCHANTRESS. A pure white sport of Enchantress, at once the most popular and most profitable carnation grown today, on account of its size and stem and freedom with which it blooms. White Enchantress is identical in every respect but color. Those desiring quality as well as quantity will find it in White Enchantress. HELEN M. COULD. This is a beautiful variegated sport of Enchantress. The ground color is a lovely shade of clear pink, the variegation carmine, making an exquisite combination of colors, besides being something distinctly new. At a short distance the variegation does not show at all, the general effect being a beautiful shade of dark pink. Growth, habit, size, and stem are the same as Enchantress. We have fine stocks, from which we can deliver healthy cuttings of Variegated Lawson, White Lawson, Red Lawson, Enchantress, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Lady Bountiful, etc. Our Variegated Lawson is all that we claimed for it last season, and is giving the fullest satisfaction everywhere — the best in the variegated class. Come and inspect our stock of new and standard sorts TARRYTOWN- ON- HUDSON, NEW YORK. F. R. PIERSON CO. >VVVVVVVVVVV»/VVVVVVVVVVV\A>'VVV\^VVVVVVV*VVVVVVVVWVVVVVVVV%V^*\^%^%WVVVV\^VVVVVVVVVC MWWDMWM\\\ Maryland Some People these columns re ent- ly and are buying for trial. We reiterate here — it it succeeds with yon as it does with us, it will prove the best white catnaiion you evr grew. Despite the variety's apparaent failure in several places, we strongly advise ad growers to give it a trial. We have been trank about its faults as developed in other places. We doubt if these will develop in many places. believe, will succeed generally and will prove to be the best red and white variegated ever dissem nated Few varieties show as strong constitution as this one does and it is a wonderful producer. Extra fine stock of both varieties ready now. R. C, $2.50 per do? ; $12.00 per too; $100.00 per 1000. Pot plants, $3.00 per 100 extra. Send for our catalog, now ready. The ti Weber &* Sons Co., Oakland, Hd. Jessica :: 100 xooo RICHMOND ROSE 2'+ in. $12.00 $iro.oo KAISERIN " " 4 00 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 50 00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 2500 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 de,^E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK, N Y. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. JAMES HARTSHORNE, Manager. Cyclamen Giant Hybrids Seed taken of exhibition stock the cream of my own str;un. None better. 35,000 ready in 6 separate colors, including Salmonium, Papiho, Rococo and fringed varietie-, once transplanted, $-•.■50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000; twice transp anted, $3. 50 per 100. 3 tn. $7.00 per 100. IMPATIENS HOLSTII one of the best vanelie. i ■ years, being a continual blooommg plant of scarlet flowers, excellent for pot culture as well as for bedding, se Is on sig t. From pots, $3.00 rooted cuttings, $ .50 per 100. Try it, and you won't do without it. CHRIST. WIIMTERICH Defiance, O. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture April 21, 1906 HORTICULTURE 511 DREER'S SEASONABLE SPECIALS. New Flowered Ageratum Dwarf Giant ' Inimitable." A revelation m Ageratums, flowers and truss double the size of the best varieties now on the market, habit compact very free, $t.oo per dozen, $S.oo per ioo. New Paris Daisy Queen Alexandra. Has become very popular as an Easter plant this sea- son. We introduced this p'ant to the American mar- kets this year predicting a great fu'ure for it. Its popularity this season more than bears us out on this. 7.yz inch pots, 6o cts. per dozen, $4.00 per ico. The finest Cactus Dahlia for Cutting, "Kriem= hilde." We can still supply field grown roots of this most popular Dahlia, $1.25 per dozen, $10.00 per 100. New Cactus Dahlia, Victor van Scheffel. On the general style of Kriemhilde, but of a more pleasing pink color even than that variety, undoubtedly destined to become a leading popular sort. Field roots, $3.50 per dozen, $25.00 per 100. New White Cactus Dahlia, Florence M. Stredwick. A variety that created a sensation in England as well as on th» Continent during tne past two seasons, awarded many first class certificates, undoubtedly the finest white Cactus Dahlia yet introduced. Green plants, 15 cts. each, 75 cts. per dozen, $50.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa. A fine lot of 5 inch pots, $2.50 per dozen, $20.00 per 100; 6 inch pots, $3.50 per dozen, $25.00 per 100. Roses Baby Rambler. 4 inch pots, $j.oo per dozen, $25.00 per 100. 5 " " 4.50 " " 35.00 " " Hybrid Tea Rose Killarney. Strong two year old plants of this finest of all bed- ding Roses, $4.00 per dozen, $30.00 per 100. Hybrid Perpetual Rose, Frau Karl Druschki. Thi< is really the first white Hvbrid Perpetual Rose yet introduced, beautiful in color, a free bloomer, a healthy vigorous grower, fine two year old plants, $3.00 per dozen, $25.00 per 100. We make a specialty of Roses in pots, large plants suitable to sell to your retail customers. Over 150,000 plants are now in 5 and 6 inch pots in the best possible condition for outdocr planting. We are Headquarters for Hardy Perennials, Aquatics, Water Lilies, Dahlias, Decorative Plants, Palms, Ferns, etc , as well as a general line of Florists' Stock, all of which U fully described in our current Wholesale List, a copy of which we shall be pleased to mail to any one in the trade. Issued quarterly. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Penna. Dahlia, Kriemhilde. SURPLUS ROSES AT SPECIAL PRICES. The three most popular and best bedding Roses, Pink Marxian Cochet, White Maman Cochet and Hermosa. These are strong field-grown plants, which were potted up into 5-inch pots during December. They were stored in cold houses, are now in tii e growth, well rooted and in best condi- tion for spring trad*1. We have too many and offer for immediate delivery as long as the surplus lasts, at $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per too; $125.00 per 1000. Coleus Coleus Rooted Cuttings Verschaf= feltii. Golden Bedder and Several Other Varieties. S5.00 per I.OOO 60c. per IOO C*SH WITH ORDER J. E. FELTHOUSEN SCHENECTADY, N. V Lilies, Japanese Plants BAMBOO STAKES LADY GAY HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, rirst quality stock including Frau Karl Oruschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Notting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH rose specialist WOODS HOLE, MASS. BULBS KILLARNEY The most profitable Rose to date. Strong, thrifty young plants. $10 per 100. $90 per 1,000 SIEBRECHT&SON Rose Hill Nursery NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y. The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. 31 Barclay Street, New York HORSESH Brand and PLANTS Ralph M. Ward & Co. 2 West Broadway, New York . . STERILIZED .. SHEEP MANURE, lis free from weed seeds and objectionable litter. A natural stimulant for plant life. $1,25 ioo lbs. H ton $11.00 tons $20.00 WIW. ELLIOTT & SONS. 20I Fulton Street, - - New York ^ dead or useless stock; hence the buyer sustains no loss whatever in waste. If you want to stock up with Orchids, do so at once. Give us your order, and we will fill it to vour entire satisfaction. If not, return the plants at our expense. A LAROE STOCK OF ESTABLISHED ORCHIDS ALWAYS ON HAND. Also Peat, floss. Baskets, etc. LAQER&HURRELL, Summit, N.J. Orchid Growers and Importers NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII. $!0 PER100 8C0TTII, 5 " " B08T0N, 3 " " HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, Florists, Whitman, Mass PANSIBS From our Well Known Strain. None better in Bud and Bloom. $1.00 per 100. Plants that will bloom soon $2.50 per 1000. Daisies (Bellis) in bloom, $1.00 per ioo. Primula Obconica in Bloom, 5 inch pots. $7.00 per 100. 5plraea Compacta and Japonica, 6 inch pots. $2.50 per do/ Asparagus Piumosus Nanus Fresh Seed Crop of 1906, $7.50 per 1000 Seeds Lots of 10 M. at $2.00 per 1000 Seeds American Beauty Plants 2 1-2 Inch pots, $80.00 per loOO SAMUEL S. PENNOCK The ^h00r!"aofe Philadelphia I608-I8 Ludlow St. Store closes 8 p. m. Orchids Largest Importers, Exporters, Growers and Hybridists in the Jforld Sander, St. Albans, England Arrived In Splendid Condition Cattleya Mossiae, C. Percivaliana, C. Speciosissima, and C. Gigas. also Oneidium papilio, Burlingtonia fragrans and Cycnoches chlorochilum. Write for Prices. Lager &Hurrell,?rPX^d Summit, N.J. J. C. SCHMIDT CO., Bristol, Pa. MARGUERITES Rooted Cuttings Queen Alexandria, the new semi-double white, $3.00 per hundred. Etoile d' Lyon, yellow, $2.00 per hundred. THE F. W. FLETCHER GO. AUBURNDALE, MASS. OAK GROVE NURSERIES. 1905 Crop. Asparagus piumosus nanus seed. Lath house grown, $2.25 per 1000. Smilax seed $1.25 per lb. Canna seed, Crozy's mix, $1.00 per ib. Cash with order. E. FLEUR, 406 N. Los Angeles St. LOS ANGELES, CAL. ORCHIDS, PALMS FOLIAGE PLANTS Bay and Box Trees JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Exotic Nurseries Ruthkrford. N. J. I Nephrolepis Piersoni Elegantissima | i F. R. P1ERSON CO., TARRYTOWN-ON = HUDSON, NEW YORK. t In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture HORTICULTURE VOL III APRIL 21, 1900 NO. 16 Published weekly by horticulture: publishing co. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART. EDITOR AND MANAGER subscription price One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies pi.oo 2.00 ADVERTISING RATES, NET Per Inch, 30 inches to page . . .90 Full Page 24.00 On Yearly Contract— 52 consecutive times — per inch, .70. per page . 20. oo COPYRIGHT, 1006, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. 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 OF THIS ISSUE Page FRONTISPIECE— The Morton F. Plant Mansion DWARF FRUITS— R. L. Adams— Illustrated 515 MAGNOLIAS— Warren J. Chandler 515 THE REAL INWARDNESS OF HYBRIDIZATION — N. B. White 516 PRESERVATION OF ORNAMENTAL TREES— M. H. West— Illustrated 517 THE ROSE. THE STATE FLOWER OF THE SCHOOLS OF NEW YORK— B. Hammond. 519 EDITORIAL 520 MECHANICAL WATERING Approved — J. McHutchison 521 Satisfactory— W. B. Davis 521 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston 522 Hartford Florists' Club 522 Society of American Florists 522 Flower Show at Pasadena, Cal 522 Club and Society Notes 522 Page OUTDOOR ART AND CRAFT— Warren H. Manning. 523 HOW THIS RAILROAD STATION WAS IMPROVED — L. B. Pierce— Illustrated 526 EASTER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Chicago. Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Louisville, New York 528 Newport, Philadelphia ■ 531 MISCELLANEOUS Cleaning Dodder-Infested Alfalfa Seed 521 Personal 521 New Management in Detroit Parks 521 Obituary 521 News Notes 522 Business Changes 522 California Notes 524 New York Agricultural Experiment Station 525 Philadelphia Notes 531 Greenhouses Building and Projected 537 New Fertilizer 537 SUPPLEMENT WITH THIS ISSUE New Cactus Dahlia "The Pilot" LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. Y. — E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Ellicott St. CHICAGO, ILL.— R. S. Lund, 1034 W. Monroe St. CLEVELAND, O.— A. L. Hutchins, 38 Plymouth St COLUMBUS, O.— M. B. Faxon, 322 E. Broad St. CINCINNATI, O.— Frank W. Ball, 818 E. 3rd Street DETROIT — C. B. Chase, 59 Miami Ave. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. Wlegand, 1610 N. Illi- nois St LOUISVILLE, KY.— F. L. Schulz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. MONTREAL— William Cooper, 568 St Paul St NEWPORT, R. I. — David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— George C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow St SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — Luther Monnette, 1100 Van Ness Av. WASHINGTON, D. C. — James J. Harty, 14th and H Streets, N. W. 5U HORTICULTURE, April 21, 190$ PEACOCKS DAHLIAS We offer to the trade the finest varieties of Dahlias in America, embracing a new and large collection from European growers, and many never before offered in this country ; among which we would mention : Miss Florence M. Stredwick Fritz Severin Dorothy Vernon Goetlinde Harbor Light Mabel Tullock Maid of Honor Northern Star Pink Pearle Princess Reise Shamrock The King Charm Edith Groome Effective Frute Helen Stephens J. B. Briant Mary Farnsworth Mrs. J. W. Wilkinson Mrs. John Barker Rainbow Sweet Nell Sternschumppe Sybil Green Yellow Gem Miss Minnie McCullough Lemon Beauty White Dandy Yellow Livoni All of the above fully described in our Descriptive Catalogue which we will forward to anyone upon application. ROOTS We still have strong field grown roots in a number of varieties — and over 50,000 choicest double mixed not named — also a large quantity of Single Dahlias under separate colors and mixed. DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. PEACOCK, Inc. ATCO, N. J. BEGONIA • 3 "Gloire de Lorraine": and "Turnford Hall," for June De- livery. Propagated strictly from Leaf Cuttings. $15.00 per 100, $140.00 per i,oco. All orders filled in rotation, so it will be to your advan- tage to order now. Cash with order from unknown correspondents. J. A. PETERSON FLORIST McHonry Avenue, Westwood CINCINNATI, O. We are booking orders for Jone delivery Begonia Gloire de Lorraine Cuttings from 2 1-2 Inch pots. Ready for 4 inch. Price $10.00 per 100. Satisfaction guarantied. Place your order noiu INNES & McRAE, - Cheswick. Pa. You Will Want a Few Begonia Cloire de Lorraine Plants. My stock comes from an Excellent Source. Why not place your order early to secure June and July delivery ? Strong Z'A in. plants. $15 per 100. $140 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, = Philadelphia ARTHUR COWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm BBKLI.V, IV. Y. HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER lOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog '- GERANIUMS SOO S. A. Nutt, 3 inch, very strong, per 100 $3. SO. 500 5. A. Nutt. 2 1-4 inch, veiv fine stock per 100 $2.25. 200 Salvias, Bonfire, 3 inch, strong, per 100 $3 00. 200 Ageratum, ' Gnrney,' 3 inch, very strong, per 100 $3.50. Cash please H. M. TOTMAN. Randolph, vt Dracaena lndivlsa, v\i in., 4 in., 5 in., 7 and 8 in., per doz., 75 cts., $2.00, $3.00. $4.00 and $5.00. Per 100, $6.00, $15.00. $20.00, $30.00 and $40.00. Vlnca varlegata, 4 in., 5 in. Per doz., $i.;o, $2.00. Per too, $12.00, $15.00. Dahlias, tubers per doz. 75 cts., per 100, $6.00. Variegated Century Plants— prices and sizes on application. Cash Please. E. & C. Woodman, Florists, Danvers, Mass. Hardy Plants WORTH GROWING The favorites of the old-time gardens are coming to the from, and deservedly so. No feature of the garden can be more satisfactory than a well-ar- ranged Hardy Plant border, producing from April to November a continuous succession of charming flowers, much more interesting than the usual greenhouse assortment, and equally valuable for garden embellishment and cutting purposes. The Hardy Plants have the advantage of greater per- manency, requiring only cultivation, enriching, a slight mulch during winter, and occasional check- ing of the more robust growers to keep the planta- tion in good condition for years. OUR CATALOGUE OF RELIABLE SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS Mailed Upon Application STORE HOURS-7.30 A. M. to 6 P. M. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO- Seedsmen Nurserymen and Florists 6 and 7 South Market St., Boston Chrysanthemums Rooted Cuttings, Leading Market Sorts Lady Campbell Violets from pots or soil Send for Price List WH. SWAYNE = Kennett Sq., Pa. P. O. Box 226 April 21, 1906 HOKTlCU LTUKL ,'j 1 5 Dwarf Fruits Pears in double upright cordon. The aim in growing dwarf fruits is to produce plenty of sound, healthy wood bearing numerous fruit spurs within ;i prescribed limited space. Because of the con- ventional way of training this is easily brought about. Such branches are allowed to develop on the stem as are required by the style of training; cordons, palmettes, fans, vignes, lorenges, and the like furnish- ing ample material for all situations. As soon as growth is well under way all other buds on the trunk are rubbed off to prevent their interfering by future development. The side branches are per- mitted to grow the first season unhindered, the only care being to see that all parts develop evenly. If one branch or series appears to have an advantage, by bend- ing the weaker ones so that they make a greater angle with the horizontal they will receive an impetus that will cause them to catch up quickly. In February or March the previous season's growth is shortened one-fourth to one-third to induce the produc- tion nf fruit with the renewal of growth. Only five or six fruit spurs should he allowed to a branch, more should he removed. During the season if growth is too pronounced the tips should he pinched about August 1 or when growth begins to slacken, in order to thor- oughly ripen the wood before winter. As the trees are grown on small space under artificial PEA< II A- IAN ESPALIER. conditions they require constant care, every leaf, flower, bud, fruit, branch anil root must be looked after frequently and carefully. The trees are heavy feeders and the roots run shallow so liberal quantities of manure and wood ashes should lie supplied them. A mulch is desirable, adding manure and preserving the water .it the same time. Thorough clean cultiva- tion must he given, and a careful conscientious super- vision kept up all the time. After the trees are formed little pruning is necessary. The wood, if excessive, needs to be pinched during the summer and shortened in ai the winter clean up. As the fruit spurs become old they should give way to young, vigorous ones developed from dormant buds, or the old spur should he cut hack to within an inch of the branch. A new growth will spring from this stub and form a new spur. The trees may lie trained against a house, wall, fence or trellis, or wires may he put up specially for a support. A novel way is to train the trees to a single wire strung along a walk or roadway, employing the single or double cordon. a Ik Horizontal cordon apples. Magnolias. The magnolias rank first among the flowering trees and they well deserve the distinction. We appreciate them more perhaps, coming into flower a.- they do. after the long drear} winter. What is prettier than a large specimen in full bloom, in April? We arc often robbed of this sight by late spring frosts in the vicinity of Philadelphia. There arc main native varieties of ureal merit hut those blooming early, with the large-sized blooms come from Japan and China and are more familiar to the lover of flowers. The most common and well known native varieties are glauea or sweet bay, also known as the Jersey magnolia, tripetala or umbrella magnolia, acuminata or cucumber magnolia, macrophylla or large dewed cucumber type, grandifiora or the treasured southern magnolia and Fraseri. The different varieties classed as Japanese and Chinese are stellata or Halleana, Kobus, conspicua or Yulan, purpurea. Soulangeana and its allied types, Alexandria. Norbertiana, Lennei and speciosa. The difficulty that many encounter in transplanting magnolia is due to lack of knowledge of the proper time -r> 16 HORTICULTURE April 21, 1906 and Location for them. A moist but well-drained, situ- ation is what they like, as the}' have succulent roots that need a certain amount of moisture. April is the month for moving them and this will be the time when many of the Japanese and Chinese varieties are in flower. Fall planting, which is often attempted, is gen- erally speaking, not successful. The plants do not have time to recover from the transplanting before winter starts in, and the soft sappy roots suffer from freezing and thawing; the tops also winter killing. After transplanting them a good mulch is advisable as it keeps the ground surrounding in a moist condition and encourages root growth more quickly. Of the native kinds the most popular in the Eastern States is the glauca or sweet bay. Its fragrant flowers are the last to burst into bloom but are in so much demand that in Philadelphia they are sold along the street, where they find a ready market. The leaf of this one is small but beautiful, having a glossy surface giving it an evergreen appearance and glaucous on the underside. It is leathery in texture and farther south is an evergreen. The variety grandiflora or southern magnolia hardly needs description, as it is well known, even in the northern cities where it is not hardy. Its large glossy leaves are magnificent and the cinnamon color on the under side is a distinct characteristic. The flowers are large and the fragrance they exhale is delightful. It thrives in Washington, D. C, and Louisville, Ky. In the latter city some beautiful specimens can be seen in Cave Hill Cemetery, standing thirty and thirty-five feet high. Joseph Meehan reports it hardy as far north as Claymont, Del., and one old plant grew for years in Philadelphia at Broad and Chestnut Streets. The umbrella type, tripetala, makes a fine showy specimen for lawn planting and gets its common name from its style of growth. The macrophylla has even larger leaves, some measuring thirty inches in length. The tropical appearance of this species makes it a valu- able lawn specimen. Fraseri can be distinguished from the other native sorts by the heart-shaped base of the leaves. It has large foliage and flowers of a delightful fragrance. The acuminata makes a fine lawn or avenue tree of conical habit of growth. The red seed pods are also attractive Liter in the season. The appearance of the green pods, gave this variety its common name of cucumber magnolia. Of the foreign types the commonest is undoubtedly Soulangeana. This is the species that has the large pink and white flowers in April. Speciosa resembles it so closely that they can hardly be told apart. This can also be said of Alexandria and Norbertiana. Though the former comes earlier and the latter later than the type. Lennei is a fine deep red or crimson variety, the flowers being cup shaped and quite large and full. The very earliest to flower is the stellata or Halleana. This is a dwarf species and when coven?'] with flowers makes a grand display. Its beautiful star-shaped flow- ers are smaller than the other foreign types and very sweet. The only purple of merit is purpurea, which can be relied on to give good flowers. In speaking of all as a class much can be said to their advantage and few criticisms made except regarding their hardiness in some localities. fmU^^O^^r\ The Real Inwardness of Hybridizing When I am so often asked if crossing is done by graft- ing, and when I see an article published in the Scientific American that the way to obtain seedless fruits is to remove the pistil before pollen has taken effect, I feel that I may be excused for writing what the plant breeders already know. A hybrid in this country is understood to mean a cross between two different species ; and the combining of the two varieties of a species is called a cross. In either case the work is done through the blossom, and our tools are the germ-cells, both male and female, called gametes by scientists. There are two classes of hybridizers. The object of one is to ascertain the whys and wherefores of results, the other seeks improvement by various combinations. If a person who is engaged in the poultry business wishes to change his flock to a more popular breed, he can do so by obtaining a male bird of the desired breed to mate with his flock and the offspring will be hybrids ; and if those hybrids are bred together, each germ-cell will represent one or the other of its grandparents; and if two germ-cells representing the male bird unite, the offspring will be pure bloods of that breed; but if a germ-cell representing the flock unites with one representing the male grandparent a hybrid is formed, the same as the first hybrid or first generation; and these hybrids if bred together will continue to produce both pure bloods and hybrids, and it is only necessary to s.-lect the pure bloods from the hybrids of each generation to increase the pure blood flock. But the pure bloods when bred together will produce pure blood off- spring. This, thus roughly described, is what is known as Mendel's law of heredity, and is a boon to breeders. The old method of purifying or grading up stock was by what is known as Galton's law, which is that the whole heritage of the offspring, the two parents to- gether, contribute one-half, the four grandparents one- quarter, the eight great-grandparents one-eighth, and so on. But under that law the breeders did not know that they were constantly producing hybrids which were taking them back to the original cross, which gave to pedigrees a black eye, by occasionally cropping out. The Mendel's law, as described above, supposes purity of parents, hence purity of germ-cells. But if the parents are of a compound nature the germ-cells will also be compound, and the character of the cells that may unite cannot be foretold. Of over 100.000 grape- vines tested, no two alike have been produced. We cross and hybridize and get things never known before. Some are probably reversions back to varieties that perhaps were growing one thousand years ago. It is only when two germ-cells of those remote characters happen to meet that they are developed. We can only study prepotencies and affinities, and determine the effects of various combinations, and it will ever be thus until we can analyze pollen grains and female cells and read the characters they bear. Bui the above-mentioned fruits have one advantage over plants that are propagated by seed only. It is in i lir fact that when a desired variety is obtained it can lie propagated indefinitely by buds or grafts and the exacl typo is fixed and endures and is not subject to any mixture, while with all plants such as corn, wheat, rye, oats, cotton, etc., it i- very difficult to keep them pure am lengt h of time. h.n.lrutz? April 21, 1906 HORTICULTURE .517 Preservation of Ornamental Trees The beauty which fine lives lend to their environ- ment, the healthful conditions brought aboul by the assimilation of noxious gases by the leaf surfaces, the moderation of the atmosphere, the welcome shade, let alone the individual and collective attractions of our trees should be a sufficient incentive for their careful preservation by private owners and municipal guardi- ans. All possible means should lie employed by which those attacks may be abated which weaken the vital forces and thus hasten their decay and death. A tree subjected to modern city or suburban con- ditions has mueh with which to contend. In a multi- tude of instances defective and injurious pruning has left the trunks of our trees covered with dangerous wounds, stumps and protuberances. Electric lighl wiies have been allowed to burn and mutilate the branches, escaping sewer and illuminating gas has poisoned their f I supply and these beautiful embel- lishments of our streets have been suffered to be muti- lated by horses and vandals. Lastly, deficient nourish- ment caused by improper location relative to sidewalks and pavements and the persistenl attacks of hundreds of forms of insects and fungi have caused our trees to demonstrate in their own way the law of the "Survival of tin Fittest." ■Or ■*&.■ ^^^ma^m If w w can the eakened and d elms. Clean tillih}; becomes jcayed crol ches and till with " hardened. ding \ anlt with id holt securelj A large twin white oak lieM together by a linked bolt and guyed to ;i sunken "dead man" of concrete by a steel cable. Both stems contain large fillings of concrete, on which vines are being trained. Fifteen and a half tens of filling material (con ■ rete) were used in i he ' wo cavities. Iii the general care of ' ornamental trees pruning and the care of wounds is an important factor and should be thoroughly understood by every one in charge of tree.. Generally speaking, pruning should begin when the tree is set out and should be continued at intervals throughout its entire lifetime. This implies a small amount of labor stretched out over a number n( wars and is a practice which will insure a correct form, a small number of wounds of such size as to warrant their healing with rapidity, and is a practice which will obviate to a large extent the necessity of the severe methods of treatment to which mam old lives are sub- jected, ll is unnecessary to stale that the variety and uses and the many conditions which our frees have to meet gives necessity for a varied form, which in every case does imi develop or show off the tree to its best advantage. In the case of street trees and of specimens -ii situated as to make views beneath their branches de- sirable, the crown- must be earned high and should be so pruned thai a single leader is formed. In other ease- where low crowns and thick foliage is desired the practice of topping back at an early stage of the tree's existence is necessary. \n either ease the natural heautv of tin often lost. In the case of varieties planted a specimens or in groups the natural tendencies and habits of growth should be encouraged, 518 HORTICULTURE April 21. 1906 and very little pruning is necessary aside from keeping ree from dead twigs and branches. This rule will hold good in the eases of such trees as naturally grow in a graceful form, as for example; the beeches, elms, rock maples and many of our conifers. On the other hand, various other varieties such as the sofi maples need continued attention in order to make them attain a shape conducive to the greatest strength and uty. It is essential in the operation of pruning, that a cer- tain definite purpose should he held constantly in mind. Pruning for the mere sake of pruning has no place in the gardener's program. Just what to cut and what to leave, for the good of the tree, requires study, and not until the ideal is formed is it time to use the saw. It is well to begin at the top of the tree, first relieving it of all dead branches and lowering the larger limbs in sections, making the final cut in every case in a line with, and as nearly even with the trunk as practical, this being done in order to make the cambium sur- rounding the wound in the path of a downward flow of the elaborated sap, since this insures rapid healing. Where practical, it is well to make the cut perfectly even with the trunk, but in isolated cases such a method produces an unnecessarily large wound, when by a slight deviation from this line a much less severe cut may be made and one which will not detract from the appearance of the tree after the healing has taken place. In general, enough live wood should be removed to give to the tree a well-balanced effect, to allow an even dif- fusion of sunlight and air, and to provide for a free and easy growth of the remaining branches. It is often the case that in many young trees, as for example the horse chestnuts and soft maples, an over abundance of inner growth is formed to the detriment of the tree; this should be thinned out severely, in order that the vigor of growth may be thrown into the leader and main branches. Where two limbs interfere with each other the least important should be taken out, as natural grafting, although desirable in certain instances as a means for holding together a weakened crotch, is generally harm- ful from the fact that the graft is imperfect and an impaired circulation of sap is resultant. On the trunks of many oaks and American elms an unnatural growth known as "feathering" is often pro- duced. This condition results from the springing into growth of latent adventitious buds, and is caused by some irregular condition of the tree. When once feathering is thoroughly established a large leaf surface is produced, which diverts the upward flow of crude sap. elaborates it and uses It for the development of its own system to the detriment of the remainder of the tree. The large size and dark color of the leaves upon these growths, as contrasted with 1 hose of the rest of the tree, is oftentimes very apparent. Although the effect ren- dered by these irregular growths is picturesque, they should i>e removed, especially in cases where the tree shows a tendency to decline in vigor. It may be set down as a prime requisite in pruning that all wounds should 1 vered with some water and ;ii pri para! on in order to prevent checking and to exclude the spores of fungi, which if given free access will produce certain decay. Many dressings have been tried with vari [< rees of success. For rough work in summer perhaps coal tar is preferable, owing to its cheapness, the ease by which it is applied, and its antiseptic properties. However, its color is disagree- able and very seldom matches the color of the surround- ing bark, and in many cases it is objectionable to use about houses. Perhaps the best treatment for the larger wounds is to apply a thorough coating of some antiseptic, as cor- rosive sublimate, or creosote, followed when dry by a heavy coat of good quality lead paint of an inconspicu- ous color. The larger wounds should be repainted from time to time until they are completely healed over, and in order to hasten the process of healing the edge of the surrounding cambium should be slit perhaps once a year to prevent its becoming bark bound. Upon the amputation of dead limbs it will be found that in many cases the decay has penetrated into the trunk to such an extent that even the most thorough applications of antiseptics will not destroy the rot-producing fungi ; and to simply paint over such wounds does not prevent the destruction of the affected wood. In such instances the decaying material should be carefully chiseled out until sound wood is encountered, the cavity thoroughly treated to an antiseptic and painted. In a majority of cases this is sufficient to prevent further decay, but where the cavities are deep or so shaped that they will hold water, or where they are so large as to materially weaken the branch it is necessary to fill them with a substance which will exclude the water and air which in the later case will furnish a mechanical support. For this purpose there are a number of brands of elastic cement upon the market, which although they furnish but little mechanical support to the branch, cling tightly to the surrounding wood and are effectual in repelling moisture and decay. A mixture of asphaltum and sand, the cement of the ancients, may be used to advantage in cavities where the constant force of the wind would tend to crack and break a hard setting material. For small holes putty, melted paraf- fine or grafting wax may be used successfully. In more severe ease- where tin' heart wood of the trunk or larger limbs has become decayed a filling of Portland Cement concrete reinforced, where necessary, by steel liars has proved to be the best method of preserving large trees from breakage or further decay. It is only on trees of considerable value, reckoned by their size, associations and environment that thia kind nf work is practical, and therefore when attempted should be done with the greatest care, the same rules being applied as are followed by a dentist in filling a tooth, viz., a thorough cleansing, disinfecting and the procuring of a perfect union between the filling mate- rial and the cavity surface. In removing the decayed heart wood care should be used to disturb the living laver as little as possible. This can be facilitated by the use of long handled gouges and adzes. Owing to the fact that the micilia of the rot-producing fungus penetrates deeply into the apparently sound wood much of the latter should be removed. The cavity should be made to slope inward ami a\\a\ from the opening at the top and sides of the cut in order to better hold the filling in place, and should slope upward and inward at the bottom to pro- vide for drainage in case any moisture should collect in or behind tin"' tilling. The inner surface of the cavity is then treated to a eoat nt creosote, diluted copper sulphate or corrosive sublimate and painted with two coats of heavy lead paint. Tn hold the filling firmly in place, large sized nail- are driven into the inner surface of the cut at a April 21, 1906 HORTICULTURE 519 distance of two or three inches apart, preferably before the paint has hardened. In eases where large limbs have been filled with concrete it has been found advis- able to insert one or more steel bars, extending them along the center of the cavity into the trunk and imbed- ding them in the concrete filling. For large cavities the concrete may be made of one part Portland cement, three parts sand and five parts broken stone, with a three-inch facing of equal parts cement and sand, colored with lamp black to match the bark. After the paint is thoroughly dry the concrete may lie put in place, using heavy cardboard formers fitted to the opening of the cavity and held in place by small nails. The concrete should be mixed as dry as possible to prevent "slumping" and should be firmly A "doctored" specimen, showing how advantage was taken of old cuts for the purpose of entering the tree for cleaning and filling. tamped in place. The formers may be removed within an hour and the still moist surface pointed, the edge of the filling being carried back beyond the line of the cambium so that the latter will grow over and not against the cement, as is commonly the case. If the tree is comparatively young and thrifty it may be expected to cover a wound eight to ten inches across and thus completely enclose the cement body, but on old trees where the opening cut has been large small hope can be entertained of a complete healing, and it is well under these circumstances to color the facing material carefully and to corrugate tin:' surface in the imitation of the surrounding bark. In cases vines may be trained over the wound taking care that they be kept from the branches of the tree as much as possible. Where rot- ting has taken place in a juncture of two important limbs, or where such a crotch shows sisms of weaken- ing a bolt should be passed through both branches a few feet above the juncture, the ends being fitted with large washers and sunk beneath the cambium layer, using paint freely where the rod enters the wood. Tree surgery may be safely undertaken during any season, but the amputation of live limbs from most species of trees should be discontinued during a short period in spring while sap is beginning to flow. The weak and sickly condition of trees may often- times be traced to a lack of nourishment or to a poisoned food supply caused by a nearby gas leakage. When ef- fected by gas the trees invariably show the effect first at the top where the plant first attempts to elaborate the polluted supply of crude sap. The presence of borers and the dark color and strong odor of the bark are other signs which tend to point out this prevalent ail- ment, and for which if of long stanefmg there is slight chance of cure. In early stages of this kind the same treatment may be followed as for a tree which is lack- ing of proper and sufficient nourishment. Excavate a trench four feet wide and three feet deep around the tree at a distance of six feet from the trunk and fill with rich fresh loam, spade around the tree and manure moderately. Prune back strongly and spray for insects which have taken advantage of the tree's weakened condition. Lincoln Park, Chicago. ^U, 7V; U■»♦♦•»♦♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•■»■•♦»»•♦♦■» V FINE SILVER CUPS and TROPHIES For Exhibition Awards, Sporting Events, etc. FINEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY FROM THE BEST MANUFACTURERS AND AT LOWEST PRICES. | THORNTON BROS., i J LAWRENCE, MASS. • ! i I c t) N 0 Q u a a- >o to 0 o a — 0 o Height complete " of bottom section " top Diameter of circle Manufactured — by — IGOE BROS. 34 inches 24 " 12 " 14 " 226 North 9th St. Brooklyn, N. Y. short crop. The canners, not to be behind in the race, are out with $35 and $40 offers for green stock and are buying from all comers. There is but little hold-over stock. An esti- mate made last week gives only fifty carloads in all for the entire San Joaquin Valley, not enough to cut much of a figure in the market, hence the eastern consumers will have to pay a little extra this year, especially since there is a reputed prospect of a big shortage in the eastern crop, which must be taken into calculation. NEW YORK AGRICULTURAL EX- PERIMENT STATION. BULLETIN 273. The San Jose scale is still with us: and only increasing, careful work will prevent its destructive spread in many fruit sections of the State. A timely word on the subject is given in Bulle- tin No. 273 of the Station at Geneva. The experiments conducted by the Station in 1904 and 1905 indicate that the lime and sulphur wash, boiled by fire or steam, is the most reliable of all remedies so far tested; and that this mixture is safe to use. in most cases, as a fall, or as a winter and spring application. The kerosene-limoid combinations have not proven effective in Station tests: and in many cases have caused injury. The miscible. or soluble, oils, as rep- resented by Scalecide. have given some good and some unfavorable re- sults. They require further testing before they can be recommended. If interested the bulletin may be obtained free by requesting a copy from the Statiui PIONEER GUARANTEED NURSERY STOCK AT WHOLESALE PRICES. | All stock guaranteed disease free and true to name. Hart Pioneer Stock is pure bred and produces heavy crops. Value received for every dollar sent ns. >'o Agent's Commission. WRITE FOR COMPLETE PRICE LIST. WE WILL SAVE YOU nONEV. HART PIONEER NURSERIES, Established ! B6B. Fort Scott. Kan. HORIGUM KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE "^HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, ™^;»*««»- SOLD BY SEED DEALERS OF AMERICA. Glenside, Pa., March 31. 1906. HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, FIshkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. Gentlemen: — Seeing "Horicum"' mentioned in Monthly Bulletin of Div. of Zo 1 I.. I would thank you to inform me where I can get a supply, say about a gallon for trial. The Sin Jo e Seals I- veiy bad a.ond this section and could no doubt push sale or the solution, especially as it is spoken of so highly in above Bulletin. Your early reply will obllg tCnlly, H. J. HINDS. P. S. Glenside is twelve miles from Philadelphia. Catalpa Speciosa. Black Locust. Nursery grown and collected seeds and seedlings. 100,000 Box for Edging FOREST TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS No. 1, $35.00 per 1000 No. 2, $25.00 per 1000 T TT „ — FOREST NURSERY AND SEED CO. J. H. TROY, New Rochelle, N. Y. mcminnville,tenn,r.f.d,2 TO BUYERS Patronize our Advertisers, they will treat you rieiht >2G HORTICULTURE April 21, 1906 How this Railroad Station Was Improved. In the spring of 1905 the grounds of the Erie station at Tallmadge, Ohio, were in a very bad condition — a blot on the landscape and a disgrace to the railroad. When the depot was built 12 years before, a tidy park lying in the angle of the highway and tracks was graded and grassed and three evergreens and a catalpa set out. I think the agent paid for the trees. He took great interest in the appearance of the grounds, and while he stayed they were kept in nice order, with a miscellaneous flower bed of rectangu- lar form about 7x30 feet. He moved away, and soon after an interlocking system connecting the double tracks east with the single one west, was in- stalled; business and number of trains increased, and succeeding agents had enough to do without mowing lawns. In the spring of 1904 the writer, who was supervisor of high- ways at the time, was appointed a committee by the village improve- ment society to labor with the rail- road management with a view of hav- ing the grounds kept tidy, and if pos- sible adorned with flowers. I was met with blunt refusal, the reason ad- duced being that the road was being managed with the most rigid economy. After much cogitation I settled upon a plan of action. It was to have the society furnish a good lawn mower, provided the section boss would fur- nish a man to use it, and I would fur- nish the cannas for a large and showy bed. At the April annual meeting of the Improvement Society the mower was unanimously voted for, and I put the proposition in writing to the sub- division supervisor of the Erie tracks. He O. Kd. it, and the section boss cleaned up the lawn and spaded the flower bed, which had the remains of last year's weeds, some self-sown petunias and some scattering perennial poppies. On the 27th of May, I planted an oval bed of 35 Egandale cannas 6x12 feet. At either end two feet away I placed a circular bed 40 inches in di- ameter of twenty dwarf petunias of the finest strain I have ever seen. These were in bud and showed consid- erable bloom on Memorial Day, three days later. The cannas were from five-inch pots and began to bloom in two weeks. They had also the ad- vantage of the bronze foliage from the start. Concentric marks two inches apart were made in the fine soil around the beds and lawn grass seed sown in them, which by mid-July covered the ground and was mowed with the lawn. My proposition re- served my right to move and take the plants after Oct. 20. I sold four canna roots; three were stolen and the re- maining 28 made nearly 200 divisions which I have at this writing nicely started in 3 and 4-inch pots. It will be seen that I used stock plants for ornamenting the station park, and thus kept my cake while the flower- loving public helped eat. The idea of thus using stock plants came to me several years ago when looking at Dreer's acres of cannas and other flow- ers, and again at a western establish- ment. Why not farm out cannas and phlox and dahlias where they will be appreciated and well cared for and take them back in the fall, or do as I did — borrow railroad parks for garden ground? I might add that in early November I planted the large bed to 216 early tulips in three colors a diagonal band of five rows across the middle separating the others. The round beds were planted to 40 hyacinths each, a high grade being used. This was wholly out-of-pocket, business "for the good of the order," but as my neighbors and I go by nearly every day, it will be about as good as having them on the lawn at home. L. B. PIERCE. We extend our sincere sympathy to our — and everybody's — friend, Philip J. Foley of Chicago, on the death of his five-year-old child. May sorrow so deep never again come to him is our heartfelt wish. .60 1. 00 .60 I 00 .60 1. 00 .60 1. 00 .60 PRIZE PRIMULA SEEDS SOW NOW. TPt^h plants in bloom for FALL sales. % Trade Trade Pki. Pkt. Primula sinensis, pureWhite, $0.60 $1.00 ' Brill ant Red, Holborn Blue, Crimson, Pink, Micbell'a European Mixture, This is the finest nvxture pro* urable com- posed of the choicest separate colors on y. Primula obconica, Red, . . $0.30 " Rose or Pink, .30 " pure White, . .30 " Hybiida Mixed Colors, .40 " Fimbriata Choice Mix'd, .50 For Seasonable Sf-eds and Supplies please refer to our Wholesale List mailed free on request to all florists. HENRY F. MICHELLC0. Seed Importers and Growers 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. HOTH O US E GRAPE VINES, fine strong, two and three jear old canes, Black Hamburg, Muscat Alexandria and other varieties Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. H. W. SMITH'S HYBRID MOON VINE Ipomea Nactiflorum; purest white, earliest moon vine in existence. Mr. A. W. Smith h.ts the world-wide reputation of being the originator of the best moon vine seed in the country GODFRbY ASCnMANN of 1012 Ontario Street, Phila., is the wholesale grower for them, and has about 15,000 now ready. 2% in. poi^, $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA, ALASKA, BOHEMIA MUSHROOM C=SPAWN = jj Fresh Spawn Always on tu*nd. WHITE FOR PRICES. IOCHRAN MUSHROOM I SPAWN CO. 911 CHEMICAL BLDG. ST. LOUIS. MO ^ HELLER'S MICE-PROOF SEED CASES. Harlan P. Kelsey has moved his of- flee from 6 Beacon street, Boston, to Higginson Square, Salem. Mass. Send for Circulars. Heller & Co., Montclair,N.) April 21, 1906 HORTICULTURE 527 r SOLD BY ACTIVE SEED DEALERS i •'SLUG SHOT" Used from Ocean to Ocean A light, composite, fine powder, easily distributed either by duster, bellows, or in water by spraying. Thoroughly reliable iu killing Currant Worms, Potato Bugs. Cabbage Worms, Lice, Slugs, Sow Bugs, etc., and it is also strongly impregnated with fungicides, {tyPut up in Popular Packages at Popular Prices. Sold by Seed Dealers and Merchants. HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, FISHKILL-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. 25 YEARS For Black Spot "Solution of Copper" i gallon makes too For Blights or Rot "Bordeaux Mixture" True Blue and Butter Fine For San Jose Scale "Horicum" Perfect Lime, Soda and Salt Concentrated \ i FINE GOODS ) Twemlow's Old English Glazing Liquid Putty FOR USERS v Greenhouse White Paint, Genuine. I For use on Cold Frames, Creenhouses, etc. U B. HAMMOND, For pamphlets worth having write Fishkill -on -Hudson, NEW YORK. SEEDS of STAR PRIHROSE — Mnmula siel- lata, White, Crimson and Blue, each per 1-32 oz., $1.95. BEGONIA VERNON MIXED at $1 50 per oz. APARAGUS PLUHOSUS NANUS at $4.00 per 1000 seeds. And all other new and choice seeds for florists. CYCAS REVOLUTA STE/nS just arrived from Japan. Sizes and Prices on application. LILlUn HARRISII LILIUH LONGIFLORUM Price on application. J. M. THORBURN & CO 36 Cortlandt St., New York The BEST BERMUDA ONION SEED at the lowest price is supplied by Peter S. Reid, Port Oraiava, Teneriffe (Established 1865) Orders should be sent in at cnce for 1966 Seed, and must b - accompanied by satis factory references, remittance or Banker's Credit authorizing drafts against Docu- ments. No cancels admitted. {a, b, c, 4th and 5th edition. Western Union. Lieber's Code. Reid's Onion Seed has a 25 years* record and has kept its oldest buyers. Cable address — Reid Puertocruz. SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE JjSBj PLANTS. USED FOR FUMIGATION '<£ ,W ORSPRAYING.INDOORSOROUT V22-1 200 POUNDS TOBACCO IN ONE PINT NIKOTEEN. Nicotine Wife. Co., St. Louis, Wlo. THOS. J. GREY & CO. Seedsmen Agricultural Machinery Repaired MOWERS SHARPENED They Are The Best For 60 years our Seeds and Bulbs have stood the test with the Florist and Market Gardener. A irial will con- vince you. Catalogues on application. Wholesale list to the trade only. SCHLEGEL & FOTTLER CO., 26 and 27 So. Market St., Boston, Mass. J Now is Time to Sow The New Hybridized Giant-flowered Obconica Primroses 1000 seeds Tr. pkt. Very distinct In Its colors as Carmine, Pink, Purple, Vio- let and Pure White, each color $1.00 .50 The above Hybrids, fine mixed 1.00 .50 Compacta, a fine potter... 1.00 .50 triumph, new .50 Buttercups, I'rlmrose Grau- diflora 1.00 .50 Cowslips, large flowered Oz. upright Hybrids 2.50 .50 Giant Marguerite Carna- tion, mixed 1.50 .25 Hardy Garden Carnation, tlie finest mixture in ex- istence 2.50 .50 O. V. ZANCEN Seedsman Hoboken, N. J. | Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. 32 South Market St., Boston QUALITY ISUS - SEND JTOR CATALOGUE. ARTHUR T. B0DDINGT0N 34S Went 14th St., New York. GLADIOLI Forcing Varieties FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT JAPAN LILIES SEE0S FOR FLORISTS Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Seeds and Agricultural Hardware 47 54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS ;>^ HORTICULTURE April 21, 19D6 EASTER MARKET REPORTS The Easier trade in this BOSTON city was a phenomenal suc- - for the plant growers, the largest on record for the retailers, a perfect whirlwind of business Eor the wholesaleis doing a cut flower shipping trade, a fair success for the cut flower grower and a disappoint- ment to those cut flower growers who had hoarded their material and expect- ed to find a demand for it in Boston on Saturday morning. Broadly speak- ing, local trade was poor as regards rs in general, w'ith the exception of lilies, which were in supply in- sufficient for the call. Lily of the valley, violets and pink sweet peas sold unexpectedly well, but, as in the case of all cut flowers, generally, it was the out-of-town demand from prac- tically every New England community that did the business and marked the great gap between the aggregate re- sults to the shipper and those to tne grower for local distribution. In the city it was decidedly a plant Easter. Lily plants sold out clean everywhere. Azaleas, hydrangeas and the general run of Easter flowering plants made a fine record, the only laggard of note being the Crimson Rambler rose which, judged by the standard of other cities, was held at rather high figures. The retailers gave most of their attention to the plant interests all through the week, and not until Saturday did they have much to say about flowers. The weather on Saturday especially was superb, and such crowds of people as thronged the streets and fairly over- whelmed the florists' stores have rare- ly been equalled on any occasion in this city. Roses moved with exasperating slow- ness all through the week; there was no material advance in values, but the aggregate output was, of course, larger than under ordinary conditions. Carnations sold very well all along un- til Saturday morning when a slump of huge dimensions was inaugurated and the panic scenes of former days re- enacted; the sufferers were the same perverse class that do it every year and can be depended upon to do it next year regardless of their repeated unfortunate experiences. Lawson and Enchantress were the best sellers among the carnations; whites were the worst. An immense stock of daf- fodils and tulips was held over; want- ed by nobody. Notwithstanding the fierce demand for lilies, callas had a very slow sale. Chicago was very un- CHICAGO fortunate as to Easter weather. Conditions were all right up to Friday, which was showery and threatening; Saturday was cold with high wind which in- terfered greatly with delivery of lilies and other plants, and Sunday was con- tinued cold and stormy. It is the 1"- lief among all departments of the trade that had the weather been favor- able the occasion would have broken all records. In the wholesale cut Bow- er market roses and carnations started to shorten up in quantity early in the week, shipping trade being quite heavy and the usual dilatory tactics of the mower in holding back his stock hav- ing been adopted, with the result that on Saturday there were large quanti- ties of carnations of all grades to be had at buyers' valuation. At no time, however, was there any surplus of choice roses, this being the only item on the list that could be designated as in short supply. Long-stemmed Beauties and other high-grade roses were cleaned up promptly on receipt and brought excellent prices. The de- mand for the newer varieties of roses was a prominent feature. In carna- tions the best call was for Lady Bountiful and the large red varieties. Good tulips were scarce, but there were too many daffodils. Violets sold well, but the quality was generally inferior. Smilax was very scarce and this brought about an unusual demand for asparagus strings. Callas were abund- ant. Lilies sold well at quoted rates. Generally speaking, the wholesale houses cleaned up satisfactorily, ex- cepl on carnations and the poorer grades of bulb flowers. The retail stores all report the plant business to have been equal to or in excess of that of last year. Almost without ex- ception they declare the cut flower business to have been less. Only those who bought carefully were able to clean up on cut flowers. All ad- mit that the cut flower trade was be- low anticipations, although it is also admitted that the inclemency of the weather may have had some effect in curtailing sales. Violets are credited with more nearly aproaching normal demand than did most other staples. All reports show a heavy preponder- ance of plant sales as compared with cut flowers. We were favored with CINCINNATI good weather for two weeks preceding Eas- ter, and all stock showed a vast im- provement in quantity and quality. Cut flowers were plentiful and the de- mand was greater than ever before in the history of the florist business. There was just enough stock to supply everyone with what was wanted and at a fair price. The commission men could have handled a great many more roses and carnations for shipping pur- poses, and were obliged to turn down many orders from the out-of-town florists. Bulbous stock was in fine con- dition and met with great favor with the public, as the bulk of the demand was for what they termed Easter flowers. There was no corresponding increase in the demand for plants; flowering plants were not plentiful and were not pushed to any extent, Harri- sii lilies excepted. Saturday was a fine spring day and the streets were thronged with shoppers, and never be- fore were seen so many people carry- ing flowers. Sunday morning florists' boys and wagons were as plentiful as -tieet cars. The Sixth street flower market was thronged with people till near the midnight hour, and compara- tively few of the visitors could resist the temptation to buy. It was a great Easter. Everybody is satisfied and all join in pronouncing it the best they ever had. In comparison with CLEVELAND last year this Eas- ter's trade comes up to the expectations of the retailers as well as the growers, who of course have disposed of their stock first. Potted plants, all kinds, sold well. It rained most all Saturday and Sunday, but this proved no damper to the spirit of buying. Everybody is cleaned up and all are very well satisfied. Some of the stores showed some pretty con- ceits in Easter novelties, such as large eggs concealing dainty bunches of violets, lily of the valley and pansies. Every Easter the Sherrif street market florists have a show and prizes are given. G. M. Wanman got 1st prize, Mrs. Gamble 2d, and Casper Aul 3d. It is always difficult to COLUMBUS tell in the absence of exact figures how one holiday compares with another; but the most conservative opinion of the ' trade here is that the total volume of Easter business was at least 20 per cent more than a year ago. The num- ber of plants disposed of was enorm- ous, and included everything in season- ble stock. Of lilies there were not enough to go round. Saturday noon saw- the end of them. What azaleas there were found ready sale. Of potted blooming hyacinths, tulips, narcissus, and other bulb stock there was a bet- ter quantity; but all went. One of the quickest sellers was Spiraea Gladstone. Specimen Crimson, and Philadelphia Ramblers, Baby Ramblers, etc., sold out clean. The story in cut flowers is soon told; every employe who could take money was putting out the goods; everything went fast and furious and there was no time for boxes or delivery in the late afternoon and evening. The business done for LOUISVILLE Easter probably sur- passed any we have ever experienced. Stock in general was in satisfactory supply, and the quality averaged unusually good on carnations. Violets are short in sup- ply and quality, the demand being very good. Lilies of the valley sell fairly well, and are in great supply. Bulbous stock is somewhat scarce. While enthusiasm is NEW YORK not wholly absent from the story of the Easter experience of the wholesale and retail trade of this city, yet it is scat- tering in quantity and mild in quality. Probably it would seem from all the sources of information available that the holiday has lost permanently its prominence as a cut-flower festival and clinched its reputation as the great plant event of the year. The plant growers did their part in splendid form. The greater part of their pro- duet was sold weeks in advance and their only solicitude was as to its de- livery, which proved to be easy on ac- count of favoring weather. The variety provided did not differ notice- ably from that of last year, no new thing being seen in any great quantity and no old favorite, except possibly the genista, showing especial weak- ness. Hydrangeas seemed finer than usual; Rambler roses were more uni- formly bright in color; ericas were less abundant; azaleas were splendidly flowered and less stiff in outline; lilacs were the best ever seen here; rhodo- dendrons, metrosideros, acacias, bou- gainvilleas and a few other things ap- peared to be in reduced quantity. Pans of bulbous stock were superior. As to the lily, the great Easter spec- April 21, 1906 HORTICULTURE 529 sMIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIfllU | TEeBiggest Easter Business on Record | E Must have left you cleaned up in many lines. = ARE YOU SUPPLIED FULLY , WITH EVERYTHING? 5 APRIL WEDDINGS ARE NUMEROUS. | YOU WILL WANT ALL NECES- SARY REQUISITES TO SUPPLY THE PRESENT AND COMING DEMAND. We have the goods and you know our supply is complete. Our fashionable Pompeian Tone Ware is very appropriate for all occasions. Try it and see what good results you receive. Baskets of all kinds suitable for any and every event. Let us know your wants. | H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. | - THE FLORISTS' SUPPLY = IIIE HOUSE OF AMERICA. | 56 North 4th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. | Eilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllliiillr R O R A L GOODS HAVE IMO EQUAL Letters, Strips and Emblems Hade by the Koral Process Are sold by the following AUTHORIZED AGENTS Cleveland Cut Fl. Co., E. F. Winterson, 52 High St., Cleveland, 0 45 Wabash Ave , Chicago Wm. F. (Casting, Chas. W. McKellar, EllicottSt., Buffalo, X. V. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago Chas. H. Netsch, L. Baumann, 355 Ellicott St , Buffalo, N. Y. 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago Geller Flor. Supply Co., Chicago Rose Co., 38 West 20th St., N. Y. 56 Wabash Ave., Chicago Rennie & Pino, A. L. Randall, 41 Washington St., Pioviilence, R. I. 19 Wabash Ave., Chicago Rice Bros., Scranton Flor. Supply Co., 128 N. 6th St, , Minneapolis, Minn. 201 N. 7th Ave., Scranton, Pa. J. Stern, S. S. Pennock, 1978 Germantown A\ e , l'lnl.i Pa, 1612 Ludlow St., Phil., Pa. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Emil Steffens, S6 North 4th St., Phil., Pa. 335 E. 21st St., N. Y. Reed & Keller, Jos. G. Neidinger, 122 West 25'!] St., New York 1226 Poplar St., Phil.. Pa. M. Rice & Co., Michigan Cut Fl. Exchange 1320 Race Si.. Phil., Pa. Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich. Or can be ordered direct from KORAL MFG. CO. Office and Factory, 26 HAWLEY ST., BOSTON TELEPHONE, .MAIN 3978-1 Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled in best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. McCONNELL 546 Fifth Ave., New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam- ships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 1017 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO. I'.oth 'I'hores 2670 IVafn DETROIT John Breitmeyer's Sons^-p- Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs High GradeCut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada- Geo. H.T^ooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON. D. C. FRED C WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET Si. LOUIS, MO. Established 1873 Long Distance rhone Bell Lindell 676 Albany, N. Y. E^YRM^S Flowers or Design Work DEI [VI RB r> IN ALBANY AND VICINITY OX TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, NY BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS This wooden box nicely stained and varnished, 18x30x12. made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, i^on inch size per ioo, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leadi £ florists everywhere aDd for sale by all wholcsj le floi i^-ts and supply dealer*. N, r. MCCARTHY, Manager 66 Pearl Street. BOSTON, MAS«. Alw.iys enterprising, we are now ready with a fine line of Easter Baskets. Buy your Florist Supplies of J. STERN & CO. 1928GfRM\NT0WN AVF., PHILACELPHIA, PA. Per postal YOUT WE i j ORDERS I ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER GUDE BROX.O FLORISTS WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDE'S 530 H O Ml C U LTU RE April 21, 1908 IVWMIVWWWMIWWWWWWIWWWWWWW ROSE PLANTS BRIDES AND BRIDESMAIDS 2 inch pots ready for 3 Inch $5.00 per hundred $45.00 per thousand THE LEO NEISSEN CO. XSgilfS"5 Store open 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. 1217 Arch St., PHILA. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture • 5 • a 5 CHOICE BEAUTIES | $3.00 and $4.00 per Dozen C 5 Samuel S.Pennock i «P/L ~ WHOLESALE VJ/lG FLORIST OF PHILA. t 1612-1618 Ludlow Street. Store closes 8 P. M. %MWW^"VM«I^M^V*M^ Carnations. Beauty Bride and Bridesmaid. Lily of the Valley. Violets. Telephone 6268-626. Main WELCH BROS- 15 Province St. BOSTON lt*WaJ*t^»****ml*m^*tl****mr*»^+*2 E. H. HUNT Wholesale Cut Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE" 76 Wabash Av., CHICAGO Id writing aavertlsers. mention Horticulture VAUGHAN & SPERRY Wholesale Commission Florists If you wish to buy or sell, see them first 'PHONE CENTRAL 2571 40 WABASH AVE„ CHICAGO WILD SMILAX IN ANT QUANTITY *6.00 PER CASE W. E. McKISSICK Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN £ CUT FLOWERS • EOWARD REID. Wholsaie W Florist m PHI1 VDELPHIA V # 1526 Ranslead Steel, 1 A Store Clone! IF.M. • WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers af CUT FLOWERS 51-53 Wabash Are., CHICAGO, ILL, CHAS. W. McKELUR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers E. F. Winterson Co. 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' ■ Supplies CUT FLOWER ORDERS OUR SPECIALTY The leading Florists supply house of the west Supply Catalogue free. PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO | April 10 1 ST. LOUIS April z6 PHILA. April 9 BOSf ON April 18 ffOS£S Am. Beauty and Edgely Fan. & Sp. " Extra.. No. t " Lower grades.. Bnde & 'Maid— Fan. & Sp " Extra " No. i and Lower gr. . Liberty, Fancy *' Ordinary Richmond, Fancy " Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy. . . - " * 'rdinary Chatenay, Fancy " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary 40.00 25.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4 00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 5.00 to j. 00 to SO.OO 30.00 35.00 70.00 12.00 10 00 4.00 12.00 10.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 12.00 6.00 MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies 1250 Callas 10.00 Ltly of the Valley 2.00 Violets .75 Tulips 2.00 Sweet Peas Mignonette. 12.00 6.00 10 00 6.00 10.00 6.00 15.00 15.00 4.00 1. 00 4.00 Adiantutn Cuncatum " Croweanum Smilax ■ Asparagus Plumosus, strings...... " " & Sprengen bunches Lilacs per 100 bunches .50 to .... to 10.00 to 25.00 to 25.00 to 100,00 to 1.00 15.00 40.00 40.00 150.00 3500 25.00 40.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 8 00 4.00 12.50 8.00 8.00 5.00 2.00 15.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 1.50 12.50 8 00 12.50 8.00 12.50 8.00 5.00 2.00 10.00 to 12.50 10.00 10.00 to 12.50 12.50 2.00 to 3-oo .25 to •50 •75 3.00 to 4.00 1.00 to ■75 4.00 to 5.00 2.00 to 1. 00 ■75 to 12.00 to 15. CO 1 5. CO 25.00 to 50.00 25.00 to 50 00 35-oo to 75.00 15.00 to.oo 8.00 4.00 i2.00 4.OO 4O.OO 25.OO 12.50 8.00 I2.00 lO.OO 6.00 20.00 lO.OO 20.00 I3.50 lO.OO 6.DO 15.OO 6.00 5.CO 3-oa 60.00 12.50 15.00 4.00 1.00 4.00 1.50 3.00 1. 00 I.50 20.00 50.00 50.00 5 coo 20.00 10.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 1. 00 10.00 2.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 1.00 6.00 1.00 2.00 1. 00 8.00 8.00 2.00 •35 1 00 •50 -75 to to to 35.00 15.00 8.00 5-oo 8.00 6.00 5-o° 12.00 6.00 15. o* 8.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 3.00 3.00 75-°° 12.00 12.00 4.00 •75 2.00 •75 2.00 1.50 1.50 16.00 50.00 50.00 J.H.BUDL0NG Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE Roses and Carnations A Specialty 6R0WER Of April 21, 1906 HORTICULTURE 531 VICTORY We do not need to advertise Victory aggressively any longer. We are making prompt deliveries of Cuttings daily and are giving universal satisfaction. Enough Said! ialty. reports and opinions vary great- ly. It certainly displayed no increased popularity and evidences of waning in- fluence were not lacking. This may have been the result, in part, of the quality which, with many growers, was very far below standard. The sale of plant collections in baskets, hampers, etc., was, as usual in New York, quite large, but it is doubtful if this par- ticular line increased much over previ- ous years, the increase in sales being more generally apparent in individual plants. These were as a rule sold with some kind of a pot covering and more or less ribbon finishing, either satin or wood, but the tissue paper swathing so common here for several seasons has been abandoned by most retailers of the better class. The number of plants left over in any store was very small. The cut flower trade did not at any time develop extraordinary activity. The supply, taken as a whole, was light and it was fortunate it was so, as it was due to this fact, and no other, that it escaped a disaster, for Sunday morning opened with a dismal, teem- ing rain and the expected demand was thus completely cut off. A larger proportion of the left-over stock than usual was in the hands of the retail- ers and some of the wholesalers had managed to unload nearly everything of value before the storm broke. These remarks cover about everything except violets. Here, indeed, was a Water- loo. Given the brightest, balmiest Easter morning that ever dawned and it would have been beyond the possi- bilities to find outlet for the avalanche of violets that poured into this mar- ket Saturday afternoon. The Ameri- can Express alone brought 1000 cases, each containing from 2500 to 6000 vio- lets; this accounts for the "up-Hud- son" supply only. Much of this could have been placed through the week previous at fair figures had the grow- ers not hoarded it; as it was, the great majority laid in the crates untouched until Monday, when, if lucky, it went to the Greeks for something to cover express charges. Other stock that lagged badly comprised red carnations, bulbous stock, mignonette, and the better grades of Bride and Bridesmaid roses. Lily of the valley, on the other hand, made a splendid record. There was no marked advance in the whole- sale value of any cut flower; a few small lots of especial merit touched figures that might be called fancy and really first-class cut lilies held to top quotations, but outside of these excep- tions ordinary prices prevailed. There was a large and NEWPORT more profitable business done in plants and cut flowers at Easter this year than on any previous occasion on record. Prices were in advance of last year on almost every item. A greater variety of plants than usual tempted purchas- ers, with the result that more business than was anticipated was done in oth- er plants than lilies, the usual ex- clusive requisite of Easter plant buy- ers. When it came to Saturday after- noon nearly every dealer in town real- ized that there would not be lilies enough to supply the demand. Azaleas, hydrangeas, rhododendrons, genistas and Baby Rambler roses sold readily at good prices. In cut flowers, lilies, of course, were more in demand than anything else. Roses and carnations, nevertheless sold in large numbers at prices varying to suit the occasion and conditions as they appeared to those who sold. Pansies sold very well and geraniums in bloom disappeared quickly. Pansies were used effectively in neat little baskets, the plants bring- ing enough to at least pay for their growing. There were no novelties of- fered, but even without novelties it was a satisfactory Easter for every- body. Growers, wholesalers and PHI LA- retailers all agree as to DELPHI A. Easter that they are sore but satisfied. There was big business for everybody — the weather was splendid and there were no surplusses to speak of, a combina- tion for which all are duly thankful. Here in Philadelphia it was a poor home that did not have a few flowers in its windows. And as for the churches never were the decorations so lavish or attractive, especially in the Catholic and Episcopalian denom- inations. Even the revival meetings of Torrey and Alexander were bright- ened up by a sprinkling of lilies and azaleas. The aggregate of material disposed of in the stores and on the streets and from the greenhouses direct was never greater and good prices were realized, especially towards the windup. Lilies were a scarce article and thousands more could have been disposed of. Lots of 20 and 30 thou- sand were sold early to the depart- ment stores at 8 cents, which would have easily brought 12 and 15 cents later in the week through the regular channels. On Saturday many out-of- town orders for 500 and 1000 pots re- mained unfilled. April weddings will have to go without lilies this year or pay well to the fortunate grower who has a late crop. Twelfth street was a Covent Garden this year with the Bat- tles' establishments on one side and Acker's on the other. Graham had an annex at 108 South 13th street. Pen- nock Bros, declared that their business had beaten all records this year. Faulkner, Crawford, Craig. Kift, Habermehl and others all reported in- ability to take care of all the business that came in. Among the wholesalers we found a similar cheerful condition. Baker, Reid, McKissick, Niessen and Pennock all reported satisfactory business. Niessen cleaned out well on all lines except cut tulips. Pennock with his immense force was taxed to the utmost night and day, but got through with but little friction. The growers who sold their plants on the street sold out clean by midnight Sat- urday. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Jno. Westcott has been in poor health since his return from Florida. A visit to the Waretown Sanitarium seems to have helped him a little, but he is still far from his old self. On the 17th he went for a short stay at Atlantic City. Paul Berkowitz, of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., is back at his desk in Philadel- phia after an extensive trip among the bright lights in the trade. He will hold the helm while his partner, H. Bayersdorfer, is in Europe. It is rumored that a big change is imminent in the personnel of two of the big seed houses in this city. While we believe we have full information on the subject, we prefer to report full developments later. Abraham Pennock, the veteran Phil- adelphia florist, announces his inten- tion of staying for the summer in Florida. Jno. Hedland, gardener to Mrs. G. W. Elkins, exhibited a pair of fine hydrangeas at the monthly meeting ot the Pennsylvania Horticultural Socie- ty, capturing a Bodine first, with same on the 17th inst. Wm. Robertson took first for hot house cucumbers, Thos. Holland first for cinerarias in the Michell section, while Joseph Hurley took first in the Dreer column for a collection of perennials. FERNS Dagger Ferns and Galax Leaves Bronze or Green Galax. $1.00 per 1000; $7.00 per case. Dagger Ferns, A 1 stock, $1.25 per 1000. $1.00 per 1000 in lots of 10,000 or over. Stock guaranteed first class. A. L, rUK 1 UllEb» New Haven, Conn. DAGGER FERNS fa's \ * CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. 4 S / k 532 HORTICULTURE April 21, 1908 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist -•'•'•'•'••'•■•"•"•"©% COOGAN BUILDING 35-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 A. M. to 5 p. M. FORD BROTHERS 48 West 28th Street, NEW YORK t JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist ^tiASSggleg* A lull line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises every variety grown for New York market, at current prices TEL. 1998 Madison SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone. 3870 or 3S71 Madison Sn.uare. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE % FLORIST * OF NEW YORK Phone 1664-1665 Mad. Sq. « W. 28th St. Walter F, Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer In Choice Cut flowers 39 West 28th Street New York Telephone : 903 Madison Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST \g All C V ALWATB GRADE OF VALLC1 ON HAND BEST BEAUTIES. METEORS, BRIDES AND BRIDESMAIDS JAMES McMANUS,,5V!».d0'4. 50 W. 30th St., New York HICKS &CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and lobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. Established 1891 BUY FROM »/l f-» SHir no /ylr, try: ■*■'*■-' ALFRED H. LANQJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St., New York Telephone 3024 Madison Square. H 1£. FROMENT WS^CCSrfo°rr^ey Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: 2200, 2201, Madison Square Write lor Current Prices The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to JOS. S. FENRICH Phil. F. Kessler 1 10 W. 28th Street, New York Tel. 324-325 Madison Square 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty and Edgeley fan and sp. " extra. No. 1 " Lower grades ■• Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " extra " No. 1 ar*d lower grades. .. Liberty, fancy " ordinary. Richmond, fancy ordinary Golden Gate, fancy " ordinary Chatenay, fancy .....■- ordinary Last Half of Week I First Half of Week ending Apr. 14 beginning Apr. 16 1906 1906 20.00 tO IO.OO to 5.00 to 1 .OO to 8.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 to 8.00 to .50 to 8.00 to 2 OO tO 4.00 to .50 to 4 00 to .50 to 50.00 ae.oo 8.00 3.00 15.00 6.00 2.00 20.00 8.00 20.00 6.00 6 00 3.00 6.00 3.00 20,00 to 10.00 to 6 00 to 1. 00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to 1.50 to 10.00 to 3.00 to 10.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 25.00 12 OO 10.00 d.OO 8.00 5.00 3.C0 15 CO 6.00 IS OO 8 00 6.00 5.00 6.00 Carnations, Fancy Carnations, Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies. Callas Lily oi the Valley Violets Tulips Sweet Peas /lignonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus. " &Sprengeri, bunches Lilacs per too bunches Last Half of Week ending Apr. 14 1906 ^.00 to 1. 00 to 50.00 to 10.00 to 4.1.O to 1.00 to .to tO 1. 00 to to 50 to .50 to to 4.C0 to 15.00 to :-:.... to 25.00 to First half of Week beginning Apr. 16 1906 5.00 2.00 75 00 12.00 8.00 3.00 1 .40 3.00 3.00 1. 00 1.50 20.00 35 00 25.00 75.00 2.00 to 1.50 to 50 OO to 4 00 to 4.00 to l.OO tO . .0 to 1.50 to .25 to 1 .00 to .50 to 15.00 to 25.00 to 3.00 2.00 60.00 8.00 8.00 3-to .40 2.00 .50 2.00 1.00 1.50 20.CO 35-00 2i.OO 50.00 JOHN YOUNG Wholesale FLORIST 51 West 28th St., New YorK Telephone. 4403-4464 Madison Sq. Best Beauties, Brides and Bridesmaids. Lily of the Valley, Orchids and Lllks. Renowned Cottage Garden Carnations. Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. Tel. J**! Madison Sq. NeW York TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quetations on fall orders Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 West 28th Street, New York City FLORISTS OUT OF TOWN Taking Orders for Flowers to be Deliv- ered to Steamers or Elsewhere in New York can have them delivered In PLAIN BOXES, WITH OWN TAGS in best manner by Young & Nugent 42 W. 28th St., New York In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture April 21, 1906 HORTICULTURE 533 Fancy Ferns ! Michigan Cut Flower Exchange ^Wholesale Florists 30 and 40 Miami Ave., DEFROIT, MICH $2.00 per 1000 $1.75 per 5000 lots Discount on Regular Shipments WM. DILGER Manager Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers. Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York Uiy Cut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers S3 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist S5-57 W, 26th Street - - NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 2921-5243 Hadison Square J, 6. Murdoch & Go. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. Bonnot Bros. Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK Cut Flower Exchange Tel. &«> Madison Square. OPEN 6.00 A.M. AN UNEQUALED OUTLET FOR CONSIGNED FLOWERS JULIUS LANC Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. 53 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. ESTABLISHED 1872 JOHN J. PERKINS ■WHOLESALE and COMMISSION FLORIST 115 W. 30th St., New York Tel. No. 956 Madison Square Wanted.— A few more reliable growers of Carnations and Violets. Quick returns and highest prices. CARNATIONS AND ROSES Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd. 604 Liberty Afe,, Pittsburg, Pa. REED (SL KELLER 122 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets.Wire Work 4 Novelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and florists' Requisites. Crafted Roses First class, early grafted, Brides and Bridesmaids on best Eng- lish stock. Prices $10.00 and $12.00 per hundred. See sam- ple at Stall No. 52 Park Street Market. MONTROSE GREENHOUSES Montrose, Mass. Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer In Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX $1 00 per 1000. Discounts on larger quantities. Write for prices on case lots. WE HAVE VERY FIXE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. NEW CROP SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.50 and $7.00 per Case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire Designs, Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, 5C. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M ROBINSON ft nil 8 « " Province St., Boston, Mass. ncnni HI. nUDinOUn U> UU., [, D Telephone, Main, 2618. ' WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.— T0 deTlUsVsly CINCINNATI April 16 DETROIT April io ROSES Am. Beauty and EJgely. fan and sp. extra No. i Lower grades Bride and Maid. fan. and sp " extra " No. i and Lower gi Liberty, fancy " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy Ordinary. Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary Chatenay, Fancy " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary niSCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies Callas Lily of the Valley Violets Tulips Sweet Peas Mignonette Adiantum Cuneat.im " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings " & Sprengeri, bunches Lilacs per ioo bunches 40.00 to 25.00 10.00 5.00 3.00 50.00 35.00 30.00 15.00 8.00 6.co 4.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 to 8.00 6.00 8.00 3.00 ■35 3.00 .50 4.00 3.00 12.50 10.00 4.00 •5° 4.00 -75 1,00 15,00 50.00 55*°° 40.00 30.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 7.00 4.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 4.00 6 00 4.00 10.00 4.00 50.00 40 00 30.00 15.00 12.00 10.00 7.00 12.00 8.00 13. OO 7.OO IO.OO 6.00 I2.00 S.OO to 4,00 2.00 to 4.00 3.00 •75 12.50 4.00 •7S 5.00 1. 00 12.00 to 30.00 to 20.00 to 15.00 50.00 30.00 BUFFALO April 16 35.00 20.00 12.00 5.00 10.00 4.00 12.00 5.00 12.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 2.00 10.00 8.00 *"*6o" 3.00 .60 2.00 • 5° 1.25 15.00 40.00 25. CO 40.00 30.00 15.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 6.00 15.00 S.oo 15.00 10.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 15.00 IZ.OO •75 4.00 1.50 3.00 i.oo 1 50 20.00 50.00 50.00 PITTSBURG April 17 55-00 25. CO 10.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 40.00 30.00 15.00 6.00 12.00 10.00 6.00 to 15,00 to 20.00 6.00 to 12.00 6,00 to to 8.00 8.00 4 00 10.00 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 2.00 10.00 10.00 2.00 •so 2.00 • 50 2.00 1.25 15.00 30.00 40.00 40.00 12.00 12.00 3-oo 1.00 4.00 1.00 3.00 1.50 20.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 Geo. A. vSutHerland Co, CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - - BOSTON E. A. BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer In SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX and Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplies. New crop now ready In limited quantities. EVERGREEN, ALA. WHOLESALE Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Galax and Leucothoe, Bronze and Green Baled Sphagnum, and Green flosses Leal Mold. Orchid and Azalia Peats, Fresh cut Palmetto and Cycas Palm leaves. Wild Smilax — Boxwood. All Decorating Evergreens. THE KERVAN CO. 20 We8t ^VU Tel. 1519 Madison Sq. 534 horticulture: April 21, 190$ List of Advertisers Page Allen Wm. Stuart C0.533 Aschmann Godfrey-- -S26 Barrows H.H. & Son. 512 Bayersdorfer H & Co 529 Beaven, E. A 533 Boddington A.T. ... 527 Bonnot Bros 533 Boston Flonst Letter Co 5=9 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 538 Breck Joseph & Sons 527 Breitmeyer's J. Sons 529 Budlong J. A 53° Burpee W. A. & Co.. 517 Chicago Carnation Co 5'° Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 536 Cooke G. H • 529 Cottage Gardens Co -510-525 Cowee A 5>4 Dilger Wm 533 Dreer H. A 51 1-537 Eaton H. N 5-' Edgar W. W. 512 Edwards Folding Box Co 53" EiseleC. 5'° Elliott Wm. &Son 511 Esler J. G 539 Ernest W. H 537 Exotic Nurseries 512 Eyres 529 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 5M Felthousen J. E sri FenrichJ.S 532 Fletcher F. W„ 512 Fleur, E 512 Foley Mfg. Co 538 Ford Bros 532 Forest Nursery & Seed Co. 525 Fortunes, A. L 531 FromentH. E. 532 Grey T.J. & Co 527 Gude Bros. Co 529 Gurney Heater Mfg. Co 539 Gultman Alex. J 532 Guttman & Weber. -.531 Hail Asso. 539 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works ...525-527 Hart Pioneer Nurser- ies 525 Harlshorne Jos 5:0 Heller&Co... 526 Herbert David&Son-SM Hews A. H. Sr Co.... 537 Hicks & Crawbuck . .532 Htlfinger Bros 537 Hitchings & Co 537 Holly Castle Co 538 Horan E. C 532 HuntE.H 53° Igoe Brcs 525 Innes & McRae 514 Jacobs S 539 Kasting W. F 533 Kervan Co., The 533 Kessler.P. F 532 King Cons. Co 539 Klokner A 537 Koral Mfg. Co 529 Kroeschell Bros 539 Lager & Hurrell.. 512 Lang Julius 533 Page Langjahr, Alfred H...532 Leuthy A. & Co 512 Lord & Burnham Co. 538 McConnell Alex 529 McKellar Charles W.530 McKissick, W. E. -..530 McManus J as 532 Michell H. F.Co. ...526 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 533 Millaog Charles 533 Millang Frank 532 Mmeralizer Rubber Co. 538 Moltz A 533 M -ninger J. C. - •••539 Montrose Green- houses 533 Murdoch J. B.&C0..533 Murray Samuel.. .... 529 Nicotine Mfg. Co 537 Niessen Leo. Co 530 Oak Grove Nurseries. 512 Pennock Samuel b.. .. ...512-530 Perfection Chemical Co. 537 Perkins John J.... ...533 Perkins 5t. Nurseries. 512 Petersen J. A. 514 Pierson F. R. Co. 510-512 Pierson U Bar Co ... ■ S39 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 533 Pye E. H 510 Raynor John I .... . 532 Reed & Keller. .-533-54° Reid Edw .... 530 Reid, Peter S. 527 Reinberg Peter 530 Robinson H.M. & Co. 533 Roehrs Julius Co. ...512 Rolker August & Sons537 Rose Hill Nurseries. .526 Sander & Son. 512 Schlegel & Fottler Co. 527 Schmidt J. C.Co 512 Scollay John A. . . 539 Scott John 513 Sheridan W. F. . . ■ .53= Siebrecht & Sons.- ■■ .511 Siggers & Siggers ...558 Situations & Wants.. 537 Skidelsky S. S 514 Standard Plate Glass Co 539 Stern J . & Co 529 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co. 538 Stoothoff. H. A. Co. -537 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 533 Swayne Wm. 514 Thorburn J.M. & Co. 527 Thornton Bros. 525 Totman H. M. .514 Traendly & Schenck.532 Troy, J. H. 5»5 Vaughan and Sperry.530 Walsh M. H. 511 Ward Ralph M. Co... 5:1 Weathered Co 538 Weber F. C 5=9 Weber H. & Sons. . ..510 Welch Bros 530 Wietor Bros 53° Wintench C. 510 Winterson E. F. 530 Woodman, E. & C. ■•5I4 Yokohama Nurseries. 511 Young John.. 532 Young & Nugent -..532 Young Thos. Jr 529 Zangen, O. V 527 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers In this isBue are also listed under thir classification without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will indicate the respective pages. AGRICULTURAL Thos. J. Grey IMPLEMENTS. 3. Market St., & Co., 32 Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS. Oak Grove Nurseries, Los Angeles, Cal. Asparagus PI. N. Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2 1-2-in., $2.25 per 100. Otto Bourdy, Lowell, Mass. ASTERS. Asters, nice strong plants. Queen of Market, Seniples, Carlson, separate colors, 35c. per 100 by mail; $3.00 per 1000 by ex- press. S. W. Pike, St. Charles. 111. BEGONIAS. Innes & McRae, Cheswlck. Pa. Glolre De Lorraine, For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia, Pa. Begonia Gloire De Lorraine. For page see List of Advertisers. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. Gladioli for Forcing. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. Lilies, Irises. Begonias, etc. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokohoma Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. Lily Bulbs. For page sep List of Advertisers. Schlegel & Fottler Co.. 26 S. Market St.. Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. 1000" Amarvllis formosissima, 4-5 1-2 in cir. $22.00 Cvclobothra flava, 2-2 1-2 in. cir 7.00 M"llla biflora, 2-2 1-2 in cir 7.00 Tigridias in mixture, 2-3 in. cir 9.00 All good, profitable blooming bulbs. Price includes parcel postpaid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 157, City of Mexico. CACTI. Old Man's Head. 4 to 5 In., $20.00 per 100. Cacti, medium size, 10 assorted varieties, $10.00 per 100; 15 assorted varieties, $15.00 per 100. Price Includes prepaid mail. Headquar- ters for cacti, orchids, bul^s. etc. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 15" Jlty of Mexico. CANNAS. Canna Alemannia, dry or started roots, $2.00 per 1O0. J. H. Krone, Jr., Fort Smith, Ark. CARNATIONS. Guttman & Weber, 43 W. 28th St., N. Y. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. My Maryland and Jessica. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS— Continued Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, III. Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Carnation Robert Craig. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hud- son, N. Y. Carnations, Winsor, White Enchantress, Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. Opak, Mildred Ware. Mrs. Weeks, Amo- rita. Convention Hall. Dr. Eugenhard, F. S. Vallis. Mrs. F. Thirkell. Etienne Bonnefond. Alliance, Beauty of Sussex, Mrs. Birce. La Fusion. Merstham Yellow, to .^n n.r inn- S9rvnn „^n iiwi iu.r». r.iice, L,a r usiuu. .ueismaiu teiiow, Fred Lemon, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. G. S. Kalb. Florence Teal, Glory of Pa- cific, Pollv Rose, Willowbrook, Golden Tro- phy. Robt. Hailiday, D. W. Shrimpton, Maj. Bonnafan, Nlvii'S, Bride. Childs. John . i-.v.,uu.\ <■:■ n cracked glass vou protect your stock, save coal and glass. Do it now be tore the high win. Is play havoc with your roots. $1 oo will repair 150 lights. Ask your supply man, or 4. HI OhMI ft, Wauwatosu, Vis. indorsed by about 400 prominent florists. WJhjwfvo buy tobacco dust to burn from a seedsman, thinking it is THE FUMIGATING KIND TOBACCO POWDER, ask him if the bags bear our brand, name and address ; if they do not, you are getting his substi- tute for it — ground stems — and not THE FUMIGATING KIND TOBACCO POWDER made from the pure leaf tobacco, which seedsmen seldom keep, as our price to you and to them is the same. You can try ours for a few cents ; let us tell you how. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF CO. Tobacco Powder Hobbyists, 116 West Street, New York. Price per crate 15002 in. pots incrate$4 88 1500254 " " 5-25 1500 2% " " 6.00 10003 " " 5.00 800 3)2 " " 5.80 5004 " " 4.50 3205 " " 4.51 1446 " " .16 Standard Flower , . If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capit I, wr te us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 28th and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D.C. Carman's Antipest INSECTICIDE AND FUNGICIDE For the Garden, Orchard and Greenhouse. Nonpoisonous and harmless to vegetation. Kills Green Flv. Aphides. Bark Lice, Thrip, Mealy Bug, Red Spider, Scale, Wire Worms, Ants and Slugs. This is the Grower's Friend, handy to use, cheap and effective, mixes readdy in water. Destroys alt insect pests and keeps down filth. $1.50 per gallon. A Is., in quarts, half gallons and in bulk. Send for circulars. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO . Flushing, N. Y. rtiMAWWVInflrWnWVWIrWMWW STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy 10 handle. Price per crate l?o 7 in. pots in crate $4 20 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 g in. p< its in crate $3 60 48 10 " " 4.80 24 it " " 3.60 24 12 " " 4.80 17 14 " " 4.8O 6 16 " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list 01 Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases etc. Ten percent. oft for* ash with <.rd r. Address Hilfin^er Bris.,Pottery,Fort Edward. N.Y. August Rolker & Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. Y. City. POTS 538 HORTICULTURE April 21, 1906 JNOW IS THE TIME to correct all your I HEATING TROUBLES f We are prepared to advise, make estimates, and Q undertake to rectify all defective piping and extrava- M gant heating apparatus and install j SATISFACTORY CIRCULATION VVWWIMW>WVWW te« f U-BAR REASON NUMBER SEVEN The leakage of heat in a greenhouse becomes not only a matter of " Love's Labor Lost" but that depressing one of expense. U-BAR GREENHOUSES Are the Best Greenhouses Built because there is no form of construction so light, so ab- solutely leak free, none so easy to heat, none so easy to keep heated. KfO.V U-bAR REASONS BEFORE Y'H BUV A GREENHOUSE PIERSON U=BAR COMPANY Designers and Builders U=BAR GREENHOUSES Metropolitan Bldg., 4th Ave. and ,23rd St. NEW YORK for heating any description of Building by steam or hot Water @55IstKIEY KI@Kirilll3 M^KUUBaSTPISIIKI© <3®o NEW YORK OFFICE 111 FIFTH AVE WA FRANKLIN ST. BOSTON STANDARD PLATE CLASS CO. Manufacturers, Importers and Jobbers AMERICAN AND FRENCH GREENHOUSE GLASS 26=30 Sudbury Street 61=63 Portland Street BOSTON, HAS5. TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you right 540 HORTICULTURE. April 21, i90« RUSTIC WORK 1 HANGING BASKETS ' 5.75, $8.7-">, $9.75, $11.35, $12, $17, $20 Rustic Cedar Wheelbarrows for Lawns Rustic Hanging Baskets (Square) Laurel Vases, (Round and Oblong) Cedar Vases (Round and Oblong) SETTEES $SSB$SGlltt$k BIRD HOUSES LAUREL L _-=jr *"° wSM^^/^&tm 0NE ,0 TWELVE CEDAR » mP^^^^m rooms TABLES AND CHAIRS OF LAUREL AND CEDAR WINDOW BOXES of Cedar, Laurel, Birch with Birch Trimmings, Birch with Bamboo Trim- mings, Birch with Cork Trimmings. SUMMER HOUSES, RUSTIC BRIDGES, GATES, ARBORS, FENCES, AND ALL GARDEN WORK Estimates cheerfully furnished REED & KELLER 120 and 122 WEST 25tH STREET, NEW YORK A SiMit.EA Boeder at Fae Hills, Dayton, O. The Estate of Mr. John H. Patterson. 'evofeato the^ 10MCAPE Gardens \Jdndred Interest's H0fr // ' ffdmll/wiTTSce, Bo/toa/, Mass. dubscrfption, #/00j 542 HORTICULTURE April 28, 1906 tJWVWVWWWWWWWWafWMWWWWWWWWWWWiWWWWfr Three Sterling Carnation Novelties Winsor, White Enchantress, and Helen IY1. Could There is nothing about any of these varieties that we wish to conceal; therefore, we cordially invite all carna- tion growers to pay us a visit. Come at any time. WINSOR— Winner of Lawson Silver Medal. This is sure to prove a winner. Nothing approaches it in color, which is a clear silvery pink — a shade between Enchantress and Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson — and much more beautiful than either. In fact, it is just the shade that we have all been trying to get. The color will make it sell in any market. The stem is just right. The flowers are considerably larger than Lawson and much better shaped. As a grower it has every- thing that can be desired. So far we have not seen any large-flowering variety quite so free as Winsor. WHITE ENCHANTRESS. A pure white sport of Enchantress, at once the most popular and most profitable carnation grown today, on account of its size and stem and freedom with which it blooms. White Enchantress is identical in every respect but color. Those desiring quality as well as quantity will find it in White Enchantress. HELEN M. COULD. This is a beautiful variegated sport of Enchantress. The ground color is a lovely shade of clear pink, the variegation carmine, making an exquisite combination of colors, besides being something distinctly new. At a short distance the variegation does not show at all, the general effect being a beautiful shade of dark pink. Growth, habit, size, and stem are the same as Enchantress. We have fine stocks, from which we can deliver healthy cuttings of Variegated Lawson, White Lawson, Red Lawson, Enchantress, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Lady Bountiful, etc. Our Variegated Lawson is all that we claimed for it last season, and is giving the fullest satisfaction everywhere— the best in the variegated class. Come and inspect our stock of new and standard sorts TARRYTOWN- ON- HUDSON, NEW YORK. F. R. PIERSON CO. WWIWIWWWWWWWWWWWWWWIII ftMAWVMAMAWMAWVW AT BOSTON Robert Craig Wins Again Not another scarlet carnation has been able t° take first honors with ROBERT CRAIG. The introducers of CRAIG fill all orders on time and send out only healthy, vigorous, well grown selected cuttings taken from blooming stems. Send in your order now. We can fill it promptly. $3.00 for 2S $12.00 for 100 $50.00 for 500 6.00 for 50 25.00 for 250 100.00 for 1000 cent, discount for ^ash ivitk order. COMPANY, S per COTTAGE GARDENS QUEENS, N. Y. STOCK FROM 2 1-2 IN. POTS AT 50c PER DOZ., $3 PER 100 Asparagus Spengerii (strong), Abutilon Savitzii, Cobaea scan- dens, Clematis paniculata, Ageratum blue and white, Heliotrope blue and white, Moonvines blue and white, Nicotiana Sandera;, Shasta Daisies, Scarlet Sage Clara Bedman, Petunias double white, Senecio scandens, Hydrangea Otaksa and Thos. Hogg, Bouvardia Humboldii, Sweet AlyssumGiant, Little Gem.Variegaud Periwinkle, Verbenas, Phlox, Petunias double white, Petunias sgl. var. Lobelias, dwarf blue, Feverfew Little Gem, Swainsona alba, Euonymus golden, vari gated. SEEDLINGS FROM FLATS AT $1.00 PER DOZ. Shasta Daisies, Scarlet Sage, Smilax, Petunias, dwarf Phlox, Verbenas. ROOTED CUTTINGS FR M SOIL, 75c PER 100 Coleus Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder and fancy varieties, Ager- atum blue and whi'e, Alternantheras, Heliotrope. Carnations, Rooted Cuttings, Lilian Pond, Flora Hill, Joost, from soil, $2.00 per 100. C. EI5ELE, llth and Roy Sts., Philadelphia Some People Mi| Maryland have tiken our ad- ice as published in these columns recent- ly and are buying for trial. We reiterate here — it it succeeds with yon as it does with us, it will prove the best white carnation you ever grew. Despite the variety's apparaent failure in several places, we strongly advise ail growers to give it a trial. We have been trank about its faults as developed in other places. We doubt if these will develop in many places. | Sons Co., Oakland, Md. 1 00 1 000 RICHMOND ROSE 2'+ in. $12.00 $ico.oo KAISERIN " " 4.00 3S.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 50 00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 2s 00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 S&r'E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK. N Y. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. JAMES HARTSHORNE, Manager. Cyclamen Giant Hybrids Seed taken of exhibition stock the cream of my own strain. None better. 35,000 ready in 6 separaie colors, including Salmonium, Papilio, Rococo and fringed varieties, once transplanted, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000 ; twice transplanted, $3.50 per 100. 3 in. $7.00 per too. IMPATIENS HOLST1I one of the best varieties in years, being a continual blooommg plant of scarlet flowers, excellent for pot culture as well as for bedding, sells on sight. From pols, $3.00 rooted cuttines, $1.50 per 100. Try it, and you won't do without it. CHRIST. WIIMTERICH Defiance, O. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture April 28, 1906 HORTICULTURE 543 DREER'S SEASONABLE SPECIALS, New Flowered Ageratum Dwarf Uiant ' Inimitable." A revelation in Ageratums, flowers and truss double the size of the best varieties now on the market, habit compact very free, $i.oo per dozen, $3.00 per too. New Paris Daisy Queen Alexandra. Has become very popular as an Easter plant this sea- son. We introduced this pant to the American mar- kets this year predicting a great future for it. Its popularity this season more than bears us out on this. ?.}i inch pots, 6o cts. per dozen, $4.00 per ico. The finest Cactus Dahlia for Cutting, "Kriem- hilde." We can still supply field grown roots of this most popular Dahlia, $1.25 per dozen, $10.00 per 100. New Cactus Dahlia, Victor van Scheffel. On the general style of Kriemhilde, but of a more pleasing pink color even than that variety, undoubtedly destined to become a lading popular sort. Field roots, $3.50 per dozen, $25.00 per IOO. New White Cactus Dahlia, Florence M. Stredwick. A variety that created a sensation in England as well as on th- Continent during tne past two seasons, awarded many first class certificates, undoubt dly the finest white Cactus Dahlia yet introduced. Green plants, 15 cts. each, 75 cts. per dozen, $5.00 per 100. r acaena Indivisa. A fine lot of 5 inch pots, $2.50 per dozen, $20.00 per 100; 6 inch pots, $3.50 per dozen, $25.00 per 100. Roses Baby Rambler. 4 inch pots, $3.00 per dozen, $25.00 per 100. 5 " " 4.50. " " 35.00 " " Hybrid Tea Rose Killarney. Strong two year old plants of this finest of all bed- ding Roses, $4.00 per dozen, $30.00 per 100. Hybrid Perpetual Rose, Frau Karl Druschki. This is really the first white Hybrid Perpetual Rose yet introduced, beautiful in color, a free bloom-r, a healthy vigorous grower, fine two year old plants, $3.00 per dozen, $25.00 per 100 Dahlia, Kriemhilde. SURPLUS ROSES AT SPECIAL PRICES. three most popular and best bedding Roses, Pink Maman Cochet, While Maman Cochet L ere potted up into 5-mch pots during th, well rooted and in best condi- The .... and Hermosa. These are strong field-grown plains, which December. They were stored in cold houses, are now in fii e growtl., .. tion for spring trade. We have too many and otter lor immediate delivery as long as the surplus asts, at $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000. We make a specialty of Roses in pots, large plants suitable to sell to your retail customers. Over 150,000 plants are now in 5 and 6 inch pots in the best possible condition for outdoor planting. We are Headquarters for Hardy Perennials, Aquatics, Water Lilies, Dahlias, Decorative Plants, Palms, Ferns, etc , as well as a general line of Florists' Stock, all of which is fully described in our current Wholesale List, a copy of which we shall be pleased to mail to any one in the trade. Issued quarterly. HENRY A. DREE Ft, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Penna. Cote Coleus Rooted Cuttings Verschaf= feltii, Golden Bedder and Several Other Varieties. $5.00 per 1,000 GOc. per IOO CASH WITH ORDER J. E. FELTHOUSEN SCHENECTADY, N. Y. LADY GAY HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, iirst quality stock including Frau Karl Druschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Notting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH rose speciaust WOODS HOLE. MASS. KILLARNEY The most profitable Rose to date. Strong, thrifty young plants. $10 per too. $vo per 1,000 SiEBRECHT&SON Rose Hill Nursery NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y. Lilies, Japanese Plants Rl II RS BAMBOO STAKES " ^— ™ ^-^ *— * ■—'**-' The rrtotan Noser, •*, Ltd. ^fca£dw5££liT8 31 Barclay Street, New York 2 West Broadway, New York .. STERILIZED .. SHEEP MANURE It's free from weed seeds and objectionable litter. A natural stimulant for plant life. $1.25 100 lbs. X >on $11.00 tons $20.00 WIWI. ELLIOTT &. SONS. 20I Fulton Street, - - New York 50 0,000 COLEUS Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder and fancy named varieties. Rooted Cuttings, 60c. per IOO, $5.00 per 1 OOO Cash. H. N. EATON, South Sudbury, iWass. 544 HORTICULTURE, April 28, 1906 * I Just Received In Prime Condition j a large shipment of I Specimen Pyramidal Yews (Tax us baccata • Japanese Wistarias, Bay Trees 6 and a very large shipment of ENGLISH H. P. ROSES in best varieties f Prices, particulars and photos, on application to WM. W. EDGAR CO. { Importers and Exporters A I WAVERLEY, HASS. HEADOUARTERS FOR BEDDING PLANTS Geraniums, Heliotrope, Fuchsias, Coleus, Dracenas, Salvias, Verbenas, Petunias, Cannas, Lo elia, Ageratum, Asters, Marigolds. &c, &c Hardy Roses in great variety, t Crimson Ramolers, Cobeas, Vincas, Maurandya and other Clmilirr . Good Assortment of Hardy Perennials. Price List on application. WM. W. EDGAR CO. Wholesale Growers of Palms, Ferns, Rubbers, Decora- tive and Bedding- Plants. WAVERLEY, HASS. ' «»>*#«»>»!»>ftM>i>ftftM»ft**fc»>fc**M**>ftftfcfcfcfcfcfcfcfcft*P CHRYSANTHEMUMS FROM V AND 3 INCH POTS 1 .000 Alice Byron 500 Geo. S. Kalb * 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 « •WHITE I.S00 Ivory 1.000 Pollv Rose 300 Silver Wedding 300 rtrs. Henry Robinson PINK 1,000 Pink Ivory 1,500 Wm. Duckham 1 ,000 ninnie Bailey 1 .500 Itrs. Perrin 500 rtrs. Coombs YELLOW 1 , 500 Major Bonnaffon 1 .000 Col. Appleton FINE STRONG PLANTS at $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1,000 l\ t) Not less than loo's sold at these prices HALLIDAY BROS. 329 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, Md. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 I » 9 i * 9 9 9 9 9 GOVERNOR HERRICK Sfte NEW VIOLET The finest single, the freest bloomer, the greatest money maker ever offered for sale. Write me today. 1 doz., $2.00 ; 100, $10.00; 1000, $T5.00; 5.000 or more at $60.00 per 1,000 H. R. CARLTON Originator and Introducer WILLOUGHBY, O. Palms, Ferns And Decorative Plants 4 Fine Lot of AZALEAS in Great Variety A. Large Assortment of Ferns for Jardinieres Also, Araucarias, Robbers, Pandanns, Aralias Dracaenas, Aspidistras, Maran.as, Croions etc., etc. WHOLESALE PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION A. LEUTHY & CO. Importers and 1 xpirters Growers and Dealers PERKINS STREET NURSERIES Roslindale. Boston, Mass. It is never too early nor too late to order the Scott Fern Beat Commercial Introduction for many years JOHN SCOTT Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York. NEPHROLEPIS BARROWS II. $10 PER 100 8C0TTII, 5 " " BOSTON, 3 " " HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, Florists, Whitman, Mass I Fresh Seed Crop of 1906, $7.50 per 1000 Seeds Lots of 10 M. at $2.00 per 1000 Seeds American Beauty Plants 2 1-2 inch pot«, $80.00 per 1000 SAMUEL S. PENNOCK The w,h00r!rofe Philadelphia 1 608- I 8 Ludlow St. S'ore closes 8 p. m. Orchids Largest Importers, Exporters, Grvtve-rs and Hybridists in the Jforld Sander, St. Albans, England Arrived In Splendid Condition Cattleya Mossiae, C. Percivaliana, C. Speciosissima and C. Gigas, also Oneidium papilio, Burlingtoma fragrans and Cycnoches chlorochihim. Write for Prices. OAK GROVE NURSERIES. 1905 Crop. Asparagus plumosus nanus seed, Lath house grown, $2.25 per 1000. Smilax seed $1.25 per lb. Canna seed, Crozy's mix, $1,00 per lb. Cash with order. E. FLEUR, 406 N. Los Angeles St. LOS ANGELES, CAL. P»^V IV SIES From our Well Kno\vn Strain. None better in Bud and Bloom. $1.00 per too. Plants thai will bloom soon $2.50 per 1000. Daisies (Bellis) in bloom, $t.oo per 100. Primula Obconica in Bloom, 5 inch pots, $7.00 per i< o. -piraea Compacts and Japonica, 6 inch pots. $2.50 per doz. J. C. SCHMIDT CO., Bristol, Pa. Lager & Hurrell f;xM! Summit, N.L Just to Hand FINE IMPORTATION of Bay Trees, Box Trees Standards and Pyramids Euonymus, Evergreens NEW PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION JULIUS ROEHRS CO.. Importers RUTHERFORD, N. J. MARCUERITES Rooted Cuttings Queen Alexandria, the new semi-double white, $ i.oc per hundred. Etoile d'Lyon, yellow, $2._o per hundred. THE F. W. FLETCHER CO. AUBURNDALE, MASS. ZJ^t f Nephrolepis Piersoni Elegantissima | J F. R. PIERSON CO., TARRYTOWN=ON = mjDSON, NEW YORK. C HORTICULTURE VOL III APRIL 28, 1906 NO. 17 Published "Weekly by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone. Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART. Editor and Manager subscription price One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies $1.00 2.00 •°5 £ ADVERTISING RATES. NET Per Inch, 30 inches to page . . .90 Full Page 24.00 On Yearly Contract — 52 consecutive times — per inch, .70. per page . 20.o0 COPYRI0.HT, 1906, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. Entered as second-class matter December 8, toc-4, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE Page DENDROBIUMS WARDIANUM AND SUPERBUM DEARII— M. J. Pope— Illustrated 547 SPRING FLOWERING DENDROBIUMS— Edgar Elvin 547 BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. H. Adsett— Illustrated 548 ORNAMENTAL VINES— Edgar Elvin 549 LACHENALIAS— Robert Cameron— Illustrated 550 ACACIAS— Kenneth Finlayson 550 CULTURE OF THE CYCLAMEN— James Stuart 551 EDITORIAL 552 AN EXHIBITOR'S GRIEVANCE— A. H. Fewkes 553 WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS 553 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Rhode Island Horticultural Society 554 Columbus Florists' Club 554 Society ot American Florists 554 Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society.. 554 Newport Horticultural Society 554 Horticultural Society of New York 555 Detroit Florists' Club 555 Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston 555 CIVIC IMPROVEMENT THROUGH PRIVATE EN- TERPRISE—Illustrated 555 MECHANICAL WATERING EXPLAINED— Louis Wittbold 556 Page MORE ABOUT MECHANICAL WATERING— R. T. McGorum 556 ODONTOGLOSSUM CRISPUM PITTIANUM— Illus- trated 561 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Cincinnati, Columbus, Detroit, Louisville, Philadelphia 563 EASTER REPORTS RECEIVED LATE Buffalo, Detroit, Indianapolis, Twin Cities 569 MISCELLANEOUS "Makes the Whole World Kin" 553 Personal 553 A School Garden Institute 556 An Outdoor Class 556 Publications Received 559 Seed Trade 559 Incorporated 559 Obituary 560 In Memoriam — Count Oswald de Kerchove de Denterghem — C. Harrnan Payne 560 Progress at Baltimore 561 Business Changes 563 Greenhouses Building and Projected 569 List of Patents 569 BUFFALO, N. Y, CHICAGO, ILL.— CLEVELAND, O. COLUMBUS, O.- CINCINNATI, O DETROIT— C. B. INDIANAPOLIS, nols St LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES C. Brucker, 385-87 Ellicott St. — E R. S. Lund, 1034 W. Monroe St. — A. L. Hutchlns, 38 Plymouth SL -M. B. Faxon, 322 E. Broad St. —Frank W. Ball, 818 E. 3rd Street Chase, 59 Miami Ave. IND.— George B. Wiegand, 1610 N. Mil- LOUISVILLE, KY.— F. L. Schulz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. VIONTREAL— William Cooper, 568 St Paul St NEWPORT, R. I.— David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— George C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow St SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.— Luther Monnette, 1100 Van Ness Av. WASHINGTON, D. C— James J. Harty, 14th and H Streets, N. W. 546 HORTICU LTU RE. April 28, 1906 ■^VM^WM^tVWEIVllWWWMWIWIWMWMIIMWWWWW**^ Hardy Herbaceous Perennials- CROWN ON THE BLUE HILLS Below I offer a few varieties of which ! have a surplus. All are Field-Grown, two or three years old, and will be sold at the uniform price of Ss-oo per i oo, except as noted. In ordering refer to "List 3" and for description send for catalog. Achillea millefolium rubruni Achillea ptarmica The Pearl Al.i ssuni argenteum Aquilegia vulgaris Aquiiegia vulgaris uiveo grfl Aquilegia vulgaris nivea grfl. n. n Armeria maritima Laucheana Artemisia abrotanum Aruneus Sylvester Asclepias tuberosa Aster spectabilis Astilhe Chinensis Astilbe Japonica r.. ill., nia latisquama Campanula punctata Campanula glomerata Dahurica Centaurea montana alba i entaurea nigra variegata i ■eratestigma iilmulinginei'les. s, Chrysanthemum uliginosum i Ihrysanthemum maximum Convallaria majalis Coreopsis delphinifolis Dianthus galllcus Dicentra eximia multipinnata Digitalis laeiniata Erianthus Kavennae lijphoi-bia eorollata 1'iinkia lancifolia lunl.il lam f-.li i all: -in ii^mat i Finikin subcordata grfl. Gaillardia artistata Kelwayi Geranium sanguineus] Geranium sanguinicum allmm Globularia tricosantha Gypsophila paniculata lleleniuiii nudiflorum grandic, stria I!i liantlius decapetalus Ileliantlius decapetalus multiflorus llelianthus mollis Helianthus rigidus Miss Mellish Heliopsis Piteheriana Hemerocallis I lumortierif I [emerocallis flava Hemerocallis minor Hemerocailis Thunbergii lleuehera Americana Iris pumila Iris pumila alba li is pumila aurea Iris Siliiriea Orientalis allius I.iatr'is pycnostachya Lobelia cardinalis Lotus corniculatus Lychnis < !halcedonlca Lychnis viscaria spiendeDS pi. Lysimachia elethroides Monarda didyma coccinea Oenothera fruticosa major Paeonias, 4 years clumps, mixed, $12.00 l'lilox subulata Model Phlox subulata atrnpurpurea Phlox subulata Nelsouii Physostegia Virglnfana Platycodon grfl. Platycodon grfl. alba Rudbeckia subtomentosa Seabiosa papposa Sedum Aizoon Sedum Ewersii Sedum Kwersii Turkestauicum Sedum Maximowiekzii Sedum Monregalensc Sedum reflexum Sedum stoloniferum Sempervivum in 10 vav Statiee Gmelini siatiee latifolia Thermopsis mollis 'i tmica saxif raga Veronica gentianoldes I also offer some extra fine Evergreens at reasonable prices, as well as the following Home-grown Lilies : Brownii, Candidum, Batemanniae, Elegans atrosanguinea, Chalcedonicum, (Irayii, Henryii, Hansonii, Martagon, Speciosum album, Speciosum Melpomene, Pardalinum superbum, tenuifolium and tigrinum. In Roses: Frau Karl Druschki, Babv Rambler and Conrad Ferdinand Meyer (rugosa) two years old, worked on briar. Azalea mollis, 20-30 buds, 35c. ; Azalea mollis, Standards, 100 and more buds, #1.50. 8UJE HILLS NURSERIES, Julius Huerlin, So. Braintree, Mass. ] ftfWtfVMMVVMOTrtrVWW^^^***MI***l»ll»^********<»****i>**********"******<>**<***<**)>**<*l**<*w* \ BEGONIA "1 " Gloirede Lorraine" l and "Turnford Hall," for June De- L livery. Propagated strictly from ty Leaf Cuttings. $15.00 per 100, • $140.00 per I.OCO. All orders filled L in rotation, so it will be to your advan- \j tage to order now. Cash with order J from unknown correspondents. y$ I AMERICAN BEAUTY J PLANTS t $7.00 per hundred $60.00 per thousand J. A. PETERSON I FLORIST C McHenry Avenue, Westwood \ CINCINNATI, O. /t We are booking orders for Jone delivery Begonia Gloire de Lorraine Cuttings from 2 1-2 inch pots. Ready for 4 inch. Price $10.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. Plat e your" order noiv INNES & McRAE, - Cheswick, Pa. You Will Want a Few Begonia Gloire de Lorraine Plants. My stock comes from an Excellent Source. Why not place your order early to secure June and July delivery ? Strong 2'A in. planU, $15 per 100, $140 per 1000 S. S. SK1DELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, - Philadelphia • George Burton got f his stock from us t last year . I First Grand Prize 1 at Boston in March OUR STOCK IS FINE J. H. Bartram got his stock from us last year: Second Grand Prize at Boston in March : I JOHN BIIRTON-ChestnutHill.Philadelphia.Pa. j ►»♦•♦•»••♦•♦•■►•■»•♦•♦••••« Dracaena Indivisa, tl4 in., 4 in., 5 in., 7 and 8 in., per doz., 75 cts., $2.00, $3.00. $4.00 and $5.00. Per 100, $6.00, $15.00. $20.00, $30.00 and $40.00, Vinca variegata, 4 in., 5 in. Per doz., $f.*o, $2.00. Per 100, $12.00, $15.00. Dahlias, tubers per do2. 75 cts., per 100, $6.00. Variegated Century Plants— prices and sizes on application. Cash Please. E.& C. Woodman, Florists, Dan vers, Mass* Chrysanthemums Rooted Cuttings, Leading Market Sorts Lady Campbell Violets from pots or soil Send /or Price List WH. SWAYNE - Kennett Sq., Pa. P. O. Bo* 226 April 28. 1900 HORTICULTURE. .".47 Dendrobiums Wardianum and superbum Dearii These two handsome species 1 grow during the grow- ing season in the same house, where the temperature ranges from 60 degrees to 70 degrees at night, with a rise of lo degrees or 15 degrees in day time. Den- drobium superbum should be watered very carefully and sparingly until the new growth is well rooted, otherwise these are very apt to damp off. If the atmosphere in the house is charged freely with moisture one thorough watering every ten to fifteen days will be sufficient; on bright sunny days they receive a light syringing early in the morning. When the young growth is well rooted the amount of water is increased and until the now bulbs reach maturity, the plants arc watered every day. From the time the now growth is fully developed very little water is given until the following spring when the flower buds are developing and new growth starts in. As soon as the new pseudo bulbs have finished the plants are removed to cooler quarters exposed to full sunshine; in this house the temperature is kepi at 58 degrees to 60 degrees at night and 70 degrees to 75 degrees in daytime with sun. 65 degrees without sun. Here the plants remain until the flower buds are about half developed when they are again removed into their growing quarters. For want of room some plants were left in the warm house all the year round, but they did not flower noarlv as well as those removed to cooler quarters. In such warm temperature the plants will have to be watered too often to keep the bulbs from shrivelling, and consequently they will not ripen up so well. Dendrobinm Wardianum is treated similarly, except that it receives more water and is rested in a cooler house where the temperature is kept at 15 degrees to 50 degrees at night. While the flower buds are develop- ing the plants are removed to the same house where T>. superbum and most other dendrobiums arc resting. When all the flowers are out. the plants are again removed to the cool house when' they remain until about the middle of March ; at that time they are placed in the warmest house to complete their new growths. I find it most essential for all dendrobiums to use Dendrobii m superbum. Uppermost spray, Col. Dear's variety. as small pots or pan,- and as little potting material as possible; this latter consists of osmunda fibre with a little fresh sphagnum moss. Another dendrobium which does well under the same treatment as given to |». superbum is D. Bensonianum. Dendrobium Wardianum. (In 4-incb pot.) Spring Flowering Dendrobiums Early-flowering dendrobiums will now be in their full spring glory, and where a good eollection is culti- vated, no richer floral feast could he desired. The fact that such brilliant blooms appear on dry and sometimes withered stems, quickens interest and enhances their manv charms. When fully expanded, however, their freely produced flowers, in most cases obscure the bar- ren look- of the plants, and judiciously arranged amid greenhouse plants ami ferns, or suspended, a choice display may Ue had from March to May. A few general remarks are offered on a dozen varieties which may he described as fairly representative types of this beautiful section. The magnificent IV Wardianum easily stands first as a popular favorite ; the introduction in quantity of the Lowii and giganteum types from Burmah at a cheap rate has given it a promi- nent place among democratic flowers, and when an orchid is in demand there is no better "button hole" flower. 548 HORTICULTURE April 28, 1906 irted plants are preferable to begin with; being full of native vigor, they come away strongly. Then, bere is always the possibility of a pure white form turning up and white forms with only a dash of yellow in the throat are not uncommon. It has frequently been charged against Wardianum, that it rapidly deteri- orates after three years, but if a somewhat cooler treat- ment than is usually given be adopted, coupled with severing the back bulbs, leaving only from three to four for each lead, a new lease of life will be given provided other conditions are favorable. Wardianum delights in a light position and after growth and roots are fairly started will take copious supplies of water; a severe drying out when growing will certainly result in deformed or smaller blooms. A weekly dip in weak cow-manure when the bulbs are filling out will be bene- ficial; after growth is fully ripened water should be gradually withheld and plants removed to cooler winter-resting quarters, restarting them again in inter- mediate house when flower buds appear. Growth will often start too early even in a cool dry place, but water should not be given on this account. D. nobile is well known as an old and floriferous kind, but there are now many superior varieties of the type Sanderiana. nobilius, Cooksonii, etc., besides the numerous hybrids which claim it as one of the parents ; they all require a slightly cooler treatment than Wardi- anum, but not being of such a deciduous character should not be so severely dried off as that varietv. D. Devonianum is of long, thin, reed-like growth, the small finely fringed flowers being closely set on quite 2 ft. of stem; it is one of the most effective for exhibi- tion purposes; the great secret of successful culture is a light position in East Indian house with copious sup- plies of water during growth, syringing frequently to keep down red-spider to which it is specially liable. D. Brymerianum is unique, with deep yellow flowers of ex- quisite form with a remarkable beard-like lip; it is not eery free but often flowers appear on old growths. It enjoys stove heat the year round, with very little com- post, and a careful watering as it does not make roots freely. D. crassinode may be described as a dwarf Wardianum and rivals that lovely variety in flower but the flowers are smaller. D. Faleonerii is distinct and of grassy growth which forms a thick mass of knotty pseudo-bulbs and is one of the few dendrobiunis that may he successfully grown on blocks or tree ferns; the hottest place in the East Indian house suits it well, with frequent syringing of the asrial growth. It is not an easy subject but is very beautiful, much like Wardianum with a richer color in the throat. I). thyTsiflorum requires intermediate temperature; its large grape-like clusters of cream and yellow flowers are freely produced on old and new growths; the bulbs being long and bulky it is mere adapted for pot culture than baskets. I), aureum (syn. heterocarpum) is dis- tinguished fur the sweet fragrance of its gulden yellow flowers and though an eld introduction is not common: of slighl growth ii is adapted for small pans. D Ainsworthii was one of the first garden hybrids from nobile x aureum ami may be described as an improved nobile with the fragrance of aureum. It is ivonderfulh free and should be treated like nobile. D. trdii i- .i very pretty species, flowers of a cream} white. The growl h has a downward tendency and it should be grown in baskets. 1>. Jamesianum is one of few dendrobiums suitable for cool-house treat- ment en well gn I white and yellow flowers reely produced from tin apex of growths. As a general rule the smallest possible receptacles should be used ; using as compost chopped peat and moss with a little leaf mould and sand; for pans only a few crocks are needful, giving depth in order to firmly tix the plants. The base of the bulbs should only be tried for security, allowing the bulbs to droop naturally. When flowering, a nice dry, cool, and shaded house should be set apart, where their beauties may be com- fort ablv enjoyed for a more extended period. (f)duo,oX m \>vj»Jk— British Horticulture BULB CULTURE IN IRELAND An interesting collection of narcissi and daffodils was staged at the Royal Horticultural Society's show on April 3rd from the bulb farm belonging to Sir Joselyn Gove. The farm is situated close to the seashore on the borders of Sligo bay. Here within the last six years a prosperous undertaking has been built up. Acres of bulbs are cultivated, the fields lately being a magnifi- cent sight. The owner claims to have one of the finest collections of daffodils in the w-orld. He has secured the entire stock of several new varieties including Acme, which was brought out by the Rev. G. Engleheart. In addition to supplying the bulbs large quantities of cut bloom are despatched to market. A large number of seedlings are being raised and several of these are likely to prove a valuable addition to the existing varieties. AX ENGLISH CARNATION RAISER Increased attention is now being given by English growers to raising new varieties of the winter-flowering carnations. Amongst the number is A. Smith, a mar- ket florist, whose establishment I visited a short time ago. Mr. Smith secured in the same week a certificate from the Royal Horticultural and the Royal Botanic Societies for a new scarlet tree carnation, Brittania. Mr. Smith will not be sending out any of the stock until January. 1907. Another :>f Mr. Smith's introduc- tions is Progress, a cerise tinted flower, which will be sent out with Britannia. Others are Coronation, which has smallish blooms of a pink tint and The Dragon, a variegated carnation in a buff ground. THE FUTURE OUTLOOK In going through the houses I saw a useful batch of Lawson and Enchantress, two of the most popular market varieties now cultivated. Discussing the ques- tion of carnation raising with Mr. Smith I found that he was full of hope as to the future success of this branch in England. 'T do not see why we cannot raise as good varieties in England as in America," he con- tended. "•The American varieties are grown under dif- ferent conditions and very often do not succeed when transferred to new surroundings on this side. The American growers have the advantage over us in obtain- ing a longer share of sunshine in the winter-time. The tree carnations are greatly increasing in popularity." As to the new Winter Flowering Carnation Society. Mr. Smith considered that it was very necessary. "There should lie a bod} of experts." he stated, "to grant cer- tificates to the new introductions, which should be reg- istered. This would prevent a number of worthless varieties being- placed on the market. The trade would also have -em,, confidence in sending their new varieties before a committee .if specialists'." As regards the recently formed society, I learn from Mr. Hayward Mathias, the Honorable Secretary, that a meeting is to April 28. 1906 HORTICULTURE 549 be held during the Temple Show next month when mat- ters pertaining to an annual exhibition, the election of officers, etc., will be discussed. At a recent meeting the Provincial Committee decided that the minimum sub- scription should be 5 shillings per annum. A SAFETY CYANIDING MACHINE A Leeds nurseryman has invented a safety cyaniding machine which is depicted in the accompanying sketches. The use of hydrocyanic acid gas as a fumi- gant against the dreaded insect pests is generally recog- nized as a valuable agency in cleansing the greenhouses, at the same time effecting a considerable saving in the cost of fumigating. Many nurserymen are prevented from using the remedy owing to the danger entailed. By the system adopted the risks are entirely obviated, owing to the operator being able to lower the cyanide into the sulphuric acid from the outside of the plant house. The gas is most deadly to all insects, and will effectually eradicate ni3V. fiM*&. London, April 11. WOO. Ornamental Vines The common grape vine may be said to be a truly ornamental plant and as such may be used in situations where a quick effect is required to hide old trees, walls, and ruins, also by artificial training in the garden the double glory in the fall of foliage and fruit make it useful for purely decorative reasons ; but ornamental vines proper are those whose primary quality is beauty of growth and foliage rather than fruit, though with some of these, both may be secured in very favorable situations, with artistic effect. On the continent of America where the veranda style of architecture is favored, there is perhaps a specially wide field for all types of really good climbers, and for the decoration of pergolas, arches, pillars and trellis work, few plants are so admirably adapted as the vine. Among recent introductions there are two varieties especially that stand out with promise of great usefulness, namely, Vitis Coignettas and V. purpurea atro-sanguinea ; in England and sheltered positions in Scotland they have been proved perfectly hardy and they suggest them- selves as being equally fit for the more favored sections of the United States and Canada; both are of free growth and exceedingly rich in the fall with gorgeous coloring. V. Coignettse is vigorous and admirably adapted for covering large lattice trellises. The leaves are of a deep green with purple veins showing up well on this ground, ultimately the whole leaf turning to a deep scarlet color; they are not too thickly produced but are as large as Aristolochia Sipho and the plant will serve as a companion or as a nice change to that useful but ubiquitous old climber. V. purpurea atro-sanguinea is of smaller growth the leaves being also more com- pactly set upon the stalk, and like V. inconstans (syn. Ampelopsis Veitchii) is more adapted for covering walls than Coignetta? but it may be used as a climber in all situations. The leaves are a rich scarlet and color earlier and more freely than Coignetta?. These two are certainly the best out of about a dozen of purely orna- mental vines, but there is one other which deserves more attention — the pretty Vitis heterophylla of greenhouses, but more properly known as V. quinquifolia variegata of gardens ; not perfectly hardy it still flourishes well in sunny sheltered positions and for dainty light pillars or rock work is a very neat plant; its purple stalks and petioles, creamy white mottled foliage and charming blue berries make it very useful when cut for table and floral decoration. With regard to propagation, nice fall growth may be cut up into pieces and rooted on a warm bottom, then gradually drying these off in the winter, restarting in the spring, but a much surer method is to take well-ripened wood about February or March, cut up into single eyes as with fruiting vines and grow straight on inside, ripening well and just protect- ing from frost the first winter, planting out the follow- ing spring in a sunny position with good drainage, mix- ing ordinary garden soil with turfy loam, rough bones and sand. Edgar Elvin. 550 HORTICU LTl) RE April 28, 1906 Lachenalias The genus Lachenalia belongs to tin:' lily family, and lias about fort; ill natives of South Africa. All the - no! showy and therefore many of them are nol common in cultival ion. Most of the private gardeners know the common species of lachenalias. but after all they are not grown very much and this is rather surprising as they have lasting qualities while in flower that few plants possess. To last three months iu good condition is no uncommon thing if they are watered properly. Mechanical water- ing or yet the hose would make quick work of them. In this country the bulbs are very expensive and I never could understand why this is so as there are few bulbous plants that increase so quickly as lachenalias do. Some day some shrewd florist will take hold of this plant and push it as a novelty. In a window where the sun shines most of the day- there isn't a more lovely plant than this is. And when it will be recalled that the very best lachenalia we have and which is also a hybrid was raised by a m i n i s t e r, Rev. John Nelson, ir- itis window, there need be no sur- prise that I should recommend it as a valuable win- dow plant. The cultivation of lachenalias is very simple and they can be grown by any person. If the plants are wanted for Christ- mas holidays the lir-t hatch of bulbs should be potted in July For a succession Si itember. Lachenalia. ■ 'hi planting in August and We grow them in shallow pans winch are eight inches in diameter using plenty of drainage which keeps the ,vee1 and □ goi d condition. omposl consists of good loam, sheep manure. leaf mold and rough -and. After 1 1 i have flowered and the teaves begin i yellow i lace the plants on a shelf where they i bundant light to ripen up the foliage and bulbs. T left in the soil in the pans during the summer and are tin ,• 1 aeked, thus imital ing nature as far as possil en potting time comes the v. | the soil where thc\ have been resting and cording to size. Ail the large bulbs are selected and potted up into pans. In this way they give more uniform trusses of flowers than if the large and small were grown together. The small bulbs are grown in boxes and they make good flowering bulbs by the following year. Just after they are potted one good watering may be given with the good old-fashioned watering pot which will settle the soil. They will require very little water after this until growth begins. Place them in a cold frame where they can get plenty of light and air. They can stay in the frame until frost sets in then they can be removed to the coolest house and placed in a position where abun- dant light can be procured. The light makes the plants more stocky and the flower spikes are stronger and rrquire no staking. The eaves are very 'asily disfigured f cold draughts strike them. A small pinch of Clay's fertilizer makes s. great im- provement on the plants if given just as the flower spikes begin to show. One of the best and moit uniform growers is Lach- enalia Nelsonia, which is shown in t h e photograph. It has golden yellow flowers which are pro- duced in racemes eight or nine inches high. L. tricolor is one of the com- monest species and the flrwers are made up of three colors, bright green, red and yellow. L. peudula is a strong growing and longer flower flowers are deep kind. It has larger bulbs and leaves stems than the above kinds. The purple, red and yellow. Acacias The genus A a ia has a species membership running up in the hundreds, most of them produc- ing yellow infi and largely from Australia, yet, notwithstanding tl r effectiveness, they are less April 28, 1906 horticulture: 551 well-known numerically than they were years ago. This class of plants require an abundance of water at all times, especially in the growing season; frequent syr- ingings are very beneficial to their well being. Stimu- lating waters are also of great assistance; as they are gross rooters any good standard potting soil will suit them. Low temperatures are more in keeping with their requirements in winter than higher ones, 40 to 45 deg. Fahr. being quite high enough. Should they ever get sickly and dyspeptic as indi- cated by pale foliage and other signs, planting out in mother earth is the best recuperative method to adopt; in fact this method is to be recommended whether sickly or not, as greater progress in size is made thus in a given time. It is not to be taken for granted, however, that the method is a good one irrespective of condition, for it is necessary ere the plants are turned out, that the root system should embrace the soil so thoroughly as to prevent its dissolution at lifting time in the fall. Those enumerated below are comparatively easily rooted with no greater special care than bestowed on the general run of cuttings, excepting A. pubescens which, while not absolutely impossible to root from wood-cuttings is pretty nigh so. It is said that propa- gation from root cuttings of this species is within easy accomplishment although I have not tested this method myself. Acacia armata leads the list as the best well-known kind before the public at the present time. A. a. hybrida much resembles the former hut is a more rapid grower and less stiff in habit ; the internodes from leaf to leaf are considerably further apart, the leaves them- selves being longer and less broad. This variety makes a fine specimen bush plant in much less time than the former does. A. Baileyana is a comparatively new-comer from Australia and is one of the earliest to flower, being in flower somewhere around Christmas: it is graceful and airy in habit of growth, producing long, slender, wil- lowy twigs clothed at the proper time with fluffy globose yellow flower-heads. A. Drummondii is. in my opinion, the poor of all the acacias as a bushplant. It looks its best trained in pyramid form, and when well done is a gem of the first water for anv purpose. It is especially telling for table and other small decorations when but one and a half to two feet tall, and equally effective and grand in specimens four times the latter size with propor- tionate width. Clad in its clear canary yellow eatkin- like inflorescence the most refined table cannot help being charmed. A. heterophvlla is an exceedingly graceful kind when once formed. It roots readily, and attains small dec- orative plants in two to three years under attentive care. It appears the prettiest when trained to a bush plant on a few feet of clean stem, over-topped with the azalea semiglobular type of head. It should be cut back severely annually after flowering in order to enable it to push forward a sheaf of its willowy growth for the ensuing year's flowerings. A. pubescens is so well known that detailed descrip- tion would seem superfluous, yet how few commercial or, for that matter, private establishments possesses it. It is less well-adapted to small decorative plants than others as its habit of growth is sprawling and drooping. To illustrate to best advantage the pre-eminent elegance of this kind, the high standard open-umbrella shape method of culture is unquestionably the one to bring this about; the higher the standard the grander it will appear. Six feet of a clean stem is a good height, but seven feet is better. A well formed, massive head over- topping any of those stems, when in flower, is indescrib- ably beautiful. A. cultriformis is another very fine species, and easily handled; flowers deep yellow in crowded terminal racemes; stiff and somewhat formal in manner of growth but withal pliable for any desired shape. 7^<%~^ Jfr*- Culture of the Cyclamen ii. The young seedlings should be getting crowded in the boxes by this time, so the first potting ought to be attended to or the plants will become drawn. For the first potting we use 3 l-'i and 4 inch pots, as smaller sizes are liable to get dry in spite of the most careful attention, and besides the young plants ought to lift with a ball large enough to comfortably fill a 4 inch pot. The soil should be one-half turfy loam, one-fourth well decayed manure, the remaining fourth to be com- posed of leaf mould, sand and firm charcoal, this com- post having feeding elements and still being very por- ous. A very important point is the manner of potting. Plants that are potted loosely grow larger, but will have that straggly appearance so often seen, one leaf stalk longer than the other, and the flowers, unless they get artificial support, will, with the first handling, very likely hang over the edge of the put. Artificial sup- porting of cyclamen we detesi to see. On the other hand, too firm potting retards the growth, so we should aim at a moderate degree of firmness and the plants will lie compact and the flowers -land on their own legs. Growers might experiment a little on this, it being verj interesting to mite tin- different finish the plants will have with the differenl methods id' potting. Old plants that are past flowering and intended to be grown on for another year should lie cleaned of all de- cayed leaves, obi flowers and seed pods, and given a shift into larger puts, using the same compost as before mentioned. They probably will not make much growth for a month or two. but they will be making roots and will be more likely to start when the season arrives. Any plants that arc badly infested with that trouble- some little mite so prevalent among cyclamens, ought to lie discarded, as no cure has been found for it so far. Fumigating and spraying is of no avail unless done so strong as to injure the plants; dipping in a strong so- lution of fir tree oil will keep them in check, but dip- ping is a laborious undertaking to those wdio have any number of plants. The old maxim has "prevention better than cure." so we would advise fumigating the house with hydrocyanic gas before putting the young plants in, then keep a good layer of tobacco stems among them to be renewed al intervals, and we feel sure that insects of anv kind will give no trouble whatever. 552 HORTICULTURE April 28, 1906 horticulture: AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Oxford 292 VIM. J. STEWART. Editor and Manager. The excellent articles on ferns for Attractions of the every day use, from the pen of A. fern garden Hans, which we have published at intervals during the past year have, in some degree, failed of their purpose if they have not awakened a greater interest in the subject of hardy ferns. With the hundreds of crested, plumed and la- ciniated varieties of the hardy English and American species which fern enthusiasts have collected and dis- tributed, the fern rock garden may be a spot of great beauty and absorbing interest. It can be located where nothing else would thrive as well, and, once established, is not likely to be abandoned. Now is the time to start, before the young fronds commence to unfold. Growers having good collections to offer should advertise them at once. Although we are still without definite San Francisco's news as to the fate of our brother hor- distress ticulturists of San Francisco, there is no reason to believe that they have escaped unhurt the awful tragedy which has horrified the whole world and touched the universal human heart as it has never been touched before. In the cruel com- pleteness of the disaster and the all-pervading distress, it is perhaps well for the present that whatever human- ity prompts us to offer for the relief of the suffering be done w-ithout discrimination, but later on when facts in detail have been learned some action should be taken by the horticultural interests of the country, through the Society of American Florists or other national or- ganizations to extend a direct, practical, full-handed relief to our stricken brethren of the Pacific coast, whose homes have been overthrown, possessions laid waste and business ruined. The phenomenal growth in numbers and Building up activity of the Gardeners' and Florists' the club club i : Boston, of which the social gath- ering rded in this issue is one of the outward signs, shows what may be accomplished under the right incentive and well-directed effort. Boston is sometimes criticized for her alleged apathy by those who the right kind and usually "gets there" when occasion presents. The Boston club is fortunate in the quality of its officers. To President Wheeler, Secretary Craig, and also to Mr. Wheeler's predecessor, Mr. Pettigrew, belongs the credit, especially, for the progress recorded during their incumbency. What has been accomplished by them is possible in any other similar organization. We do not hesitate to assert that it is within the power of any club president — if he possesses the influence and good will which an election to this honorable position would indicate — to bring to his meetings the people and the enthusiasm necessary to duplicate in quality and effect the prosperity attained by the Boston organiza- tion. There are presidents and presidents. It is not by noisy demonstration or shrewd ax-grinding, neither is it by mere dignified posing, with gavel in hand, once a month on the platform, but by persistent, earnest per- sonal work done at a serious sacrifice of time and self- interest that proud results are brought about. That's the kind of executive ability that counts. While the amount of money expended Gardens for the by affluent families on vast residential multitude estates is very large, and while these operations call for an enormous quan- tity of choice material, enlist the services of high-priced designers, and furnish work for many employes, yet there can be no question that the great source of pros- perity for the plant grower and nurseryman lies in the multitude of people of moderate income and moderate expenditure. Stimulated by the object lessons in pub- lic parks, cemeteries and private estates this great class, in every section of the country, are in the frame of mind to follow suit, to buy and plan and plant and thus make for themselves homes surrounded with gardens and verdure. The great need today is for men expert in garden craft to make plans and give correct advice as to planting, at a moderate charge. The big land- scape firms have no time or disposition to take up this class of work ; the men willing to undertake it have been too often incompetent. It is to the advantage of every professional gardener to do all he can to popularize rural life by making it appear in a reasonable and at- tractive light. Some seclusion and restful surround- ings, with just enough pleasant occupation to keep away monotony; these advantages of country living without enough of its burdens to drive the owner back to a city existence may be conserved by the intelligent landscape gardener who can frugally yet effectively lay out a small place with such materials and such method of planting that it shall require thereafter a minimum amount of work to keep it in order. The ordinary am- ateur with his crude ambitions is liable, if left to him- self, to lay the foundation for expenses that will in a short time wean him of all gardening desires and per- manently stifle his natural fondness for horticultural pursuits. April 28, 1906 HORTICULTURE 553 "AN EXHIBITOR'S GRIEVANCE" FROM THE JUDGE'S POINT OF VIEW. Editor of HORTICULTURE: Dear Sir: — I notice in the issue of HORTICULTURE, April 14, 1906, an article signed by John McFarland, commenting on awards made him at the recent March exhibition. Ordina- rily such articles are allowed to pass without remark by those who know how utterly unjust and misleading they are; but as you, Mr. Editor, have seen fit to give the article prominence by making editorial remarks upon it I think the awarding judges should be heard from also. I am speaking for the Horticultural Society's judges only, as the Rose Society's awards were made by special judges in no way con- nected with the regular standing com- mittee of the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society. In the article referred to Mr. McFarland complains because he did not receive first prize for his vase of Brunner roses and seems to think an injustice was done him. I can assure him that no injustice was intended and in fact he received all that was due him, ior the award was in con- formity with both the rules and the quality of the flowers shown. They were good Brunners but not first prize flowers, as he himself well knows and I will venture to say, knowing the quality of flowers he can produce, that probably, he would resent any imputa- tion that these were the best he could grow. I think Mr. McFarland's statement that he entered in both the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society's class and the Rose Society's class and received second prize in both, rather sub- stantiates any claim that no in- justice was done him for the two committees worked independently and neither knew nor cared what awards the other might make. Any offer he may have had for the flowers is of no moment in this con- nection as the society does not pretend to buy the flowers but simply offers prizes for the exhibition of them and when a man enters in competition for these prizes he should make up his mind to take an adverse decision as cheerfully as he would a first prize, for the judges would as willingly give him first honors as any one else providing his exhibit is worthy. I heartily com- mend your remarks in regard to this matter and wish every exhibitor could be made to see the wisdom of them. In regard to the vase of lily of the valley exhibited by him I will say that it was a beautiful vase of flowers, but it was only one among a great many miscellaneous exhibits and it should be borne in mind that money awards for exhibits of this nature must neces- sarily be regulated by the relative im- portance of any exhibit under consider- ation as compared with the whole ex- hibition. It was one of the cases where it was difficult to decide upon a proper recognition. A larger amount of money would have been entirely out of proportion with the amounts awarded other similar exhibits. A vote of thanks would not have been appreciated and a cultural award was not available for there was nothing to lead us to think that the roots from which the flowers were forced were of his own production or even Ameri- can grown. If we had been assured of these facts a cultural certificate or honorable mention would have been in order but although the flowers were of high quality there seemed to be no more cultural excellence displayed in the forcing of them than pertains to the regular practice of any careful grower. When flowers or plants are put on exhibition it is expected that they will be of the best quality possible. If any extraordinary skill is displayed we are only too willing to recognize it by a suitable cultural award. It would be unreasonable to expect us to give every exhibitor an award of superior cultivation, for such a course would soon deprive such certificates of their value. It seems to be one of the unfortunate things about competing for prizes and exhibiting that so many, when de- feated or awarded a gratuity not in accordance with their own views, are so ready to turn upon the judges and accuse them of dishonesty, incompe- tency, favoritism and many other short comings without looking into the matter and finding out the truth. It has been my fortune, or misfor- tune— as one may look at the matter — to be closely associated with a great deal of judging and many judges and I can truthlully say that I do not now recall a single instance where the de- cisions have not been given conscienti- ously and honestly notwithstanding all the ill-natured talk so often heard to the contrary, and the conviction is forced upon me that any exhibitor who indulges in such a diversion is doing himself the greatest injury and is in no way advancing horticulture. He belittles himself and becomes an ob- ject of ridicule and suspicion. 1 Chairman Committee on Plants and Flowers. Newton Highlands, Mass. "MAKES THE WHOLE WORLD KIN." Editor of HORTICULTURE. Dear Sir:— .Messrs Watkins & Simp- son, (Seedsmen) 12 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London, cabled us on April 21st: — August Uolker & Sous, New York, \vish to express our deepest sympathy iu appalling catastrophe to your country- men. WATKINS & SIMPSON. We have acknowledged this spon- taneous expression of sympathy on be- half of their many American friends, with a few grateful words of thanks. And we take this means of bringing it to their notice, since your paper is must generally read. Yours very truly, AUGUST ROLKER & SONS. 31 Barclay St., New York. PERSONAL. Alex. J. Guttman, the New York wholesale florist, sailed on the Blue- cher, April 19, for Plymouth, and will return by next steamer, hoping the sea voyage will restore his health which has been poor for some time. Mr. George Baldwin, formerly with Siebrecht & Son, New Rochelle, N. Y., will hereafter be located at Secaucus, N. J., where as a member of the firm of Carrellis & Baldwin, he will devote his attention to orchid raising. WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. Plant hollyhocks out doors, and dormant canna roots in beds and bor- ders. Remove hybrid tea roses from frames or wherever they have been stored into their growing quarters. Have some kind of shelter or shade handy to protect uncovered hydran- geas in cases of emergency. If any thing out doors or in frames gets nipped by frost, the first thing in the morning sprinkle with cold water the subject bitten, afterwards keep it shaded for at least a day, or until re~ covered. Chrysanthemums are regaining their lost ground. To help them along get a few of the gems of recent introduc- tion as advertised in HORTICUL- TURE. Don't lose heart in the attempt to grow Lorraine begonias, some men after repeated failures simply fall into the way of growing them. In view of l his it may also cheer you along to be told that all over the country Lorraine begonias are gaining in favor. Cover old stumps of trees, ugly fences, and rough stone walls, with roses or some of the many climbing plants available, but why rack your head thinking what to plant when from Mr. Walsh of Woods Hole you can obtain for a modest sum a collec- tion of roses, that in a very short time will make the most forbidding objects irresistible magnets of attraction, and that will increase in beauty with the progress of time. Now the time is fast approaching when most men will wish they could do a dozen or more things at once but it is always better to drop all but one until that one is through with for the time; then go on to the next most needing attention. If it is desirable to have very large berries in bunches of grapes the ber- ries should be well thinned at first, ami the vines only moderately cropped. Heavy cropping is responsible for numerous and various disagreeable developments in grape cultivation. If tor any reason two shoots are left to grow from one spur leave a bunch on one shoot only, two shoots are some- times left for the sake of appearance, the extra one to occupy the place of one that failed. Stop the shoots at two or three eyes from the bunches, ami the lateral shoots at the end of every eye right along. To prevent mildew dampen the pipes, then scatter sulphur over them. While an unsatisfactory state of the border and the roots may to a great extent be responsible for air roots, still if from the start fresh air is admitted whenever possible it will be found that the number of air roots will be less. A continued close damp atmosphere induces roots to come out to feed on the matter floating around. It has occurred to many that these roots rapidly wither when the moisture in the air has diminished when the grapes are well on towards the coloring stage, and it also occurred to many that it was then that the harm was done, on ac- count of the check suddenly given by the destruction of the vitality of these roots. 554 HORTICULTURE April 28, 1906 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. RHODE ISLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The regular monthly meeting of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society was held April 18th in Fallstaff Hall, 283 Westminster street. E. A. Stene of the Agricultural College at Kingston was the speaker of the evening, taking for his subjet "Spraying Fruit and Other Trees. At the business session President M. M. Burdick presided. The committee which was recently appointed to look after the securing of a new hall re- ported that the trustees of the Public Library had consented to the using of the lecture room in that building, and the members then voted to accept the offer. Another committee reported favorably on the action of societies of other States with regard to a measure adopted to be presented to Congress asking for legislation relating to the packing, grading and marketing of fruit. The Rhode Island society re- solved that it was in hearty accord with this action and would do its share toward securing right legislation. Mr. Stene was then introduced and spoke interestingly on the matter of spraying fruit and other trees. He said in part: "My department at the college has been termed the missionary de- partment, because wherever I have had occasion to go the cry has been 'Let us (s)pray.' But this matter of spraying is a very important one. To-day there is a demand for better fruit, and the marketmen tell us the demand is greater than it ever has been before. We are confronted with a vast array of diseases among fruit and other trees and there are insects to-day at work on them to their destruction that our forefathers never heard of. This is because in recent years there have been many insects imported. Out of 73 destructive insects it is said that 30 of them are the products of other coun- tries. And in the importation of these destroyers we fail to get the parasite which works against their operations. "Spraying the trees is the only method I know of that can work suc- cessfully toward the destroying of them. This matter needs careful study, and the more one knows about the insect he is to destroy the better it is. Spraying is far more effective than painting the outside of the trees or in using patent remedies said to be beneficial in killing the insects. In spraying there is need of special im- plements, and a light spray is better than a steady stream from a common nozzle." The speaker explained to some length the manner of spraying, and following his talk there was an informal discus- sion. COLUMBUS FLORISTS' CLUB. The regular meeting of this club took place Tuesday evening, April 17, at the bowling alleys of the Y. M. C. A. This was arranged in order that the larger part of the evening might be given to bowling. Our club has entered into the matter of forming a bowl'rg <1"'- to pond fn Piston this summer, with much enthusiasm; and at our practice games the attendance has been good, and many good bowlers are developing. The committee who have had charge of the packaging and distributing of the penny packets of flower and vegetable seeds to the pub- lic school children have about com- pleted their work. Our club's next meeting will be on Tuesday evening, May 1st. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTI- CULTURISTS. Department of Plant Registration. The Southern Floral Nursery Co., Fruitdale, Ala., submits for registra- tion the following cannas: — Mount Washington, white. Mount Zion, very dwarf; red edged with yellow; a seedling of Mont Blanc. Henry George, a dwarf crimson bed- der. Telegraph, bright red; a little taller than Express. Inman's Choice, dwarf red, edged and shaded bright golden yellow. Britta, dwarf pink, with short, rounded leaves. Golden Cluster, golden yellow in large, compact clusters. Sensation, deep golden yellow spot- ted with red. I'wanta, rich yellow with orange red spots. Thelma, a seedling of Sec. Chabanne, but a more profuse bloomer and a lit- tle taller; color, more of a golden orange. Pansy Read, red with light line of gold on margin; dwarf. Crown of Gold, a seedling of Coro- net, but a great improvement on that fine variety; a little taller and a deeper yellow. Admiral Togo, yellow; strong, rapid grower. Queen of Orange, golden orange. The American Duchess, dwarf yel- low specked with red. Golden Dawn, golden yellow. Royal Neighbor, purple bronze foli- age, now two years old but never has bloomed. Golden Express, a seedling of Ex- press much like it but of a golden yel- low color. Amalgamated, a seedling of Express, having the dwarf habit of its parent and of a peculiar blend of red and cop- pery yellow color. Ohio, a giant bronze foliage with bright red flower; 8 to 9 feet high. Buckeye, a tall green foliaged sort with a flower of golden yellow, striped and blotched with red in a very pecu- liar manner. Dayton, yellow; seedling of Sam Tre- lease. Nymphea, light pink edged with cream; foliage dark green; a seed- ling of Hiawatha. Leader, seedling of Mont Blanc; very dark rose pink of a shade new in can- nas. Royal Bronze, foliage purple bronze with long, upright leaves; dark crim- son flowers. Fairhope, an improvement upon the popular Chas. Henderson; a little tall- er than Henderson and a shade darker in color. \V. J. STEWART, Secretary. MORRIS CO. (N. J.) GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' SOCIETY. Our April meeting was well attended, Morristown came down with a full delegation. Wm. Duckham's theme "A Journey Abroad" was the drawing card. He gave a very interesting story of his trip of four months. His account of the Edinburgh show was interesting from more than one point of view. The city itself, through which he was piloted by the veteran grower, Peter Barr, he declared to be the finest he was ever in. In this town of something like 280,000 popu- lation, the paid admissions to the show were over 75,000. In chrysanthemums, he said, varieties which do but indif- ferently here under the best culture, were the best flowers he ever saw, and again varieties which are our pride were only medium or not seen at all. The conclusion he draws is that climatic conditions as well as culture play a large part in influencing the chrysanthemum. He had visited largely in Scotland and England many private places of note as well as the Kew Gardens and the great commer- cial places and many interesting and instructive notes were given of them. Some new things are added by this trip to his already noted collection. A hearty vote of thanks was given the speaker. We had but one plant exhibit this month. It was a magnificent group of Spiraa Gladstone put up by Otto Koch, florist of the N. J. State Hospital, .Morris Plains, N. J. The judges awarded a certificate of merit, declar- ing it to be the grandest lot of this they had ever seen. An invitation was extended by Mr. Koch to visit his place and view these and other Easter plants, which courtesy was accepted. Four new members were elected. Our next flower show will be held in Madi- son, N. J., November 1 and 2 next. The schedule is to be revised in com- mittee for next meeting. E. REAGAN. NEWPORT HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. The schedule of premiums of the Newport Horticultural Society is about completed, and when issued (which it will soon be) it will be found to be much more attractive to intending ex- hibitors than the schedules of this society have recently been. More at- tention has been given to specimen plants and more liberal premiums offered. Groups of plants of various kinds are also more generously pro- vided for. There are more classes than in any schedule hitherto pre- pared for one exhibition and there is more money available to meet the necessary cost of the increased number of clas?es. Dahlias are still given the prominent position their popularity continues to demand. Carpet bedding is supposed to be coming in to vogue again and to encourage this class of work or something akin to it, liberal premiums are offered for practical demonstrations of the effects that can be produced with sub-tropical bedding. Gardenias, carnations and American Beauty roses are scheduled to be awarded premiums exceeding in amount those of former years. The schedule April 28, 1906 HORTICULTURE 555 CIVIC IMPROVEMENT THROUGH PRIVATE ENTERPRISE. The illustrations on this page show some of the good work being done by the National Cash Register Company on its buildings and grounds at Day- ton, Ohio. The hard lines of factory buildings are softened and the work- rooms made cheerful by extensive tiers of portico and window boxes filled with drooping vines and bright bloom- ing flowers. Climbing material is used profusely on the walls, fences and other objects that lack beauty in them- selves, are clothed in luxuriant green and groups and belts of flowering shrubbery and trees are placed wher- ever they can be used to advantage to make beautiful and attractive the grounds about this vast group of factory buildings. That the influence of this ever-present example of what may be done to add comfort and ele- gance to the home surroundings is not lost on the thousands of employes and will in a few days be in the hands of the printer, and when that individual is through with his work the secre- tary will gladly send a copy to who- ever intimates a desire to have one. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK. The Sixth Annual Exhibition of the Horticultural Society of New York will be held in the New York Botani- cal Garden on Wednesday and Thurs- day, May 9th and 10th, opening at one o'clock on Wednesday. The schedule for the coming exhibition is a repeat of that which was in force last year when a very successful exhibition re- sulted. The schedule is divided in 26 classes, which are in two sections, one open to all and the other excluding all who grow plants or flowers for sale. The classes are duplicated throughout. The printed schedule will be issued in the course of a few days and copies may be obtained from Leonard Barron, Secretary. DETROIT FLORIST CLUB. The Detroit Florists held their regu- lar meeting on the 18th with a fairly good attendance. The Eas'er busi- ness was brought in discussion rather freely, most every one having some experiences to relate on both pleasant and unpleasant incidents during the week. One member in addressing the club stated that the actual profits on the Easter business does not pay for the gray hairs it brings. The sale of potted plants was shown to be extra large, most every one selling to the limit. Cut flowers were much less in want, as compared with former years. Carnations and roses moved rather slowly. Violets were good for their time and sold better than expei ted by every one. Several growers com- plained that violets are put up too elaborate as regards boxes, ribbons, etc., with the expense falling on them, while the retailers claim this induces a better sale of such by keeping up- to-date. A motion was seconded thanking Mr. Dilger for use of the Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, in which the club held the recent flower show. A unanimous vote was passed con- gratulating the Mayor of Detroit ami Ihe city on the appointment of Philip Breitmeyer as Park Commissioner. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The annual banquet of this organiza- tion, at Horticultural Hall, on the evening of April 25, was a memorable event for all who participated, and there were three hundred of tii members with their wives and da ters. The banquet was spread in the great hall, and with the profuse rations of plants and flowers m beautiful and inspiring spectacle. Flowers had been donated with un stinted generosity, and the tables were others to whom its silent daily appeal is made is evidenced in the clean- liness and refinement everywhere ap- parent in this attractive little city. The visitors to Dayton next August are assured of an object lesson as im- pressive as useful and those who partic- ipate in the exhibition of out-door planting material for which prepara- tions are now being made can depend upon having an attendance of appre- ciative local visitors who should make good customers for this class of mate- rial. Our frontispiece shows a bit of planting at Far Hills the beautiful estate of Mr. John H. Patterson, where the festivities connected with the president's reception will take place on the first evening of the convention. fairly covered with them — in vases and spread over the cloth. President Wheeler held a reception in the lecture hall while the orchestra played, preceding the banquet, which began at 7 p. m. There was no speaking, but a fine entertainment followed the banquet, the Warren Mandolin Club, Brookline Male Quartette and several talented soloists contributing music and recita- tions. After that dancing began in the lecture hall, and the younger members — also some of the older ones — tripped merrily until 11.30. Fred E. Palmer was chairman of the reception committee of seven, David Lumsden, Duncan Finlayson and Wm. Sim were the decoration committee, and Peter Miller acted as flour director, with five very distin- guished appearing aids. No commit- tee ever did their duty more enthusi- ally. President Wheeler was here, there and everywhere. All in anyway connected with the manage- ment of the affair are to be con- gratulated on the splendid success achieved. The Kentucky Society of Florists' will hold its regular monthly meeting i ue: day night, May 1st. The exhibitor of the superb an- tirrhinums, shown at the last meeting of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, was Thomas Waldie, of Beverly, Mass. DOl) HORTICULTURE April 28, 1906 MECHANICAL WATERING EX- PLAINED. In answer to Robert McGorum's questions, etc. in HORTICULTURE page 494, April 14th. will say, that I do not wish to be quoted as advising the use of mechanical watering in a private place where miscellaneous plants are on display; possibly bloom- ing and foliage plants in one grand conglomeration; except, possibly, as an auxiliary to the hose or can. I also understand that mechanical watering is in opposition to much that we have accepted as necessary to successfully grow plants under glass, and 1 wish to have it understood that we must modify conditions to a certain extent so that it can be successfully applied. The most advanced places, at the present time, do not grow a mixture of all different kinds of plants in one house, but give whole houses or sections of houses, to the growing of one kind of stock. These are the places where a water- ing system is practical, as an even amount of water given the full length of the house will be evenly absorbed by the plants; providing, of course, that the ventilation and heatmg pipes are the same throughout. Let it be understood that where heating pipes are in closer proximity to one part of the bench than to the other, thereby producing dry spots, these conditions should be remedied, also the ventilation should be studied, that the effect of the air will be the same throughout the full length of the house. Conditions being equal, the necessity lor water also becomes equal, and the result is simply this: that a whole bench of plants can be watered or syringed, just as quickly as one plant can be cared for with the hose or can. I am aware that some plants will be injured by spraying from over- head, and for this kind of stock we must place our system underneath the plants, so that we can water them from underneath. Geraniums, for in- stance, where the flowers will be in- jured after they begin to bloom, can be watered from underneath, by hav- ing lines of system placed just above the pots, close enough together so that the water is evenly distributed. With reference to watering shelves, will say, that if Air. McGorum has one the full length of his house, he would find a sheet of spray the full length of house just above his shelf would be very convenient. By running line over rows of Boston fern baskets the full length of house, by simply pulling a lever a sheet of water is produced the full length of house and the entire row watered just as quickly as one plant can be watered with the hose, and with only one-half as much effort. I now have houses where I water ten rows of Boston ferns side by side hang- ing from rafters of houses with one line of system just over the center of these rows of Boston ferns. About seedlings in cold frames will say; that a line of system- just in the center of frame underneath the sash will water the frame instantly, and without the necessity of lifting up the sash the spray can be directed to any part of frame desired, that is, one side or the other, always, of course, the full length of system. With reference to growing pot lilies or pot roses for Easter trade, will say, that these can be watered from over- head or from underneath, just as the operator may desire, by having the system placed both overhead and un- derneath the foliage. It is, of course, understood that all plants will re- ceive the same amount of water, and that the grower must use just as much judgment in using a system of this kind as in any other mode of water- ing. The drainage must be watched and kept open, or the pots and plants potted as near alike as possible, and everything done to equalize the con- ditions as much as possible. Mr. McGorum's offer to put up a line of system in one of his houses is certainly very kind of him, and I hope to be able to take advantage of his offer. I am thoroughly in accord with Mr. McGorum's advice to keep cool and talk over our ideas in a friendly way and therefore refrain from answering anything that does not per- tain to question in view. Although I have very little time to put into this mechanical watering business, as my duties to the Geo. Wittbold Co. take up my entire time, I will be glad to answer any questions the readers of HORTICULTURE may ask, and will advise and give my hon- est opinion where mechanical water- ing would be adaptable, if given the facts in the case. Let us not ridicule or criticise, but ask your questions for a purpose, and I will be glad to answer same. Thanking the Editor, and readers of HORTICULTURE. I am, Yours very truly, LOUIS WITTBOLD. MORE ABOUT MECHANICAL WATERING. "A duel's annum- ye takin' notes An' faiili he'll prent it." In looking over last week's HORTI- CULTUE I see the latest convert to the mechanical watering idea is Mr. McHutchison. It's wonderful what old Time does accomplish. We all know Mr. McHutchison to be a globe trotter, and a genial gentleman, but his ideas have taken a sudden change. "I wonder why." Some time ago while in a visit here, I suggested it would be a good thing if there were more hose used on the other side, having worked at only one place where a hose was in use. He jumped on me, and said he was glad they didn't, for iu using the can it gave employment to an extra number of men. Now he jumps on the English gardener, and calls him old-fashioned, the very per- son he upheld not long ago. "We are," he says, "to see it in our midst." I wonder if he has converted his father- in-law, Mr. Edgar. If it is so and the latter gentleman takes the conversion seriously, and sells every hose and can he has on the place to the junkman, after having installed the mechanical man. growing as good product as for- merly, I will say the mechanical man is a wonder; the rush for the apparatus will be great. Numbers of men will be looking for different employment, and the payrolls of the poor florist will be perceptibly decreased. Get it in quick, Mac, I will go over and take a peek at it. Your other correspondent writes a very nice letter, having used it a few months, growing vegetables, but wouldn't monkey with a house of Farleyense or Lorraine. What we would like is a true statement from a carnation grower, a private gardener and a rose grower — men who have a reputation of growing good products — that they have used the machine for one year and find it better, or just as good as the can or hose, growing as good stock and keeping the plants in as healthy condition; then, and not till then, we will be getting information. This will be the best test that Can be made, as some persons are so much carried away with something new that they forget themselves and give state- ments that sometimes cannot be backed up with cold facts. I think that the hose and the can manufacturers will remain in the business for some time yet until they or we get facts that will make them stop their production. R. T. McGORUM. A SCHOOL GARDEN INSTITUTE. The Massachusetts Agricultural Col- lege held a "school garden institute" at Horticultural Hall, Boston, April 21, when the various aspects were dis- cussed. F. A. Waugh, professor of horticul- ture and landscape gardening in the Massachusetts Agricultural College, presided. Henry S. Adams spoke on "How Successful School Gardens Are Man- aged." He said that one reason for the difficulty in establishing them is that many suburban towns do not see any necessity for such work. Mr. Waugh spoke on the "Selection of Sites and Preparation of Soils," and M. A. Blake, instructor in horticulture at the Massachusetts Agricultural Col- lege, gave a practical talk on the "Cul- tivation and Care of Soil, and the Care and Use of Tools." Herbert D. Hemenway, director of school gardens in Hartford, Conn., urged that individual gardens should be apportioned out to the pupils. There were other short addresses. About 100 school teachers and other persons interested in horticulture were present, and manifested great interest in the addresses. The general opinion was that school gardens are a good thing, but that proper methods for their establishment and care are not always easy to find. AN OUTDOOR CLASS. J. G. Jack began, on April 21, his 15th year of informal outdoor talks on plants, trees and shrubs, in the Arnold Arboretum, Boston, with a class of 28 women and three men. Different botanical groups will be examined. No technical knowledge or special preparation is required in or- der to join the class, as the instruction is intended to be simple in character, affording opportunities for questions and answers. The class will meet each Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, continuing until June 23. I congratulate you on the excellent issue you turn out every week, and am pleased to see that it has become quite a popular paper. — H. J. 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If you want some good stock you had better communicate with us, no matter what it is in the Nursery line. Retail principally. *9 • I 9 I 0 • I \ I I ARTHUR COWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm 13 13 IV L I .X, JV. Y. HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER lOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best M xtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog 100,000 Box for Edging No. 1, $35.00 per 1000 No. 2, $25.00 per 1000 PIONEER GUARANTEED NURSERY STOCK AT WHOLESALE PRICESj All stock guaranteed disease free and true to name. Hart Pioneer Stock is pure bred and produces heavy crops. Value received for every dollar sent us. No Agent's Commission. WRITE FOR COnPLETE PRICE LIST. WE WILL SAVE YOU HONEY. HART PIONEER NURSERIES, Established 1865. Fort Scott, Kan. J. H. TROY, New Rochelle, N. Y. FOREST TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS AND SEEDLINGS Catalpa Speciosa, Black Locust. Nursery grown and collected seeds and seedlings. FOREST NURSERY AND SEED GO. McMINNVILLE, TENN,R. F. D. 2 Dahlia Roots and Plants DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacock. Inc. ATCO, 3<*. J. ANOTHER CLEARANCE SALE Of HARDY PERENNIALS, ROSES, FLOWER- ING SHRUBS, DAHLIAS, ETC. all in first class condition, at prices less than cost, to reduce larger stocks than we need for our regular trade. This is an ex- ceptional opportunity to secure reliable stock for planting out, either for stocking up or filling orders. Our Perennials are all field-grown (except where noted). Flor ists and others know their superiority over small pot plants. Prices are quoted F. O. B. Sparkill, N. Y. N't cash less 5 percent, wheu cash accompanies orders. Not less than 0 of any one variety sold at the dozen rale. 2, at the loo rate, aud 250 at the 1000 rate. (Numericals indicate size of pot.) Achillea, The Pearl. 3 in. P Agrostenima Coronaria Anemone Whirlwind. 3 in. P. Anemone Queen Charlotte. in. P Aiiuilegia Aquilegia Aquilegia Canadense Vulgaris 50 Doz. .$ 50 . .50 .50 ( .60 .50 Vulgaris Alba. Aquilegia Vulgaris Fl. PI... Aquilegia Chrysantua Chrysantha Alba. Skinneri Aquilegia Aquile 100 $3.00 3.50 3.00 4.50 :: ,-,ii 3.50 3.50 4.00 3.50 3.50 I llll 3.00 4.00 .50 .60 .50 .50 .50 Arabis Alpina 50 Armeria Maritima Splendens. . .50 Asters Hardy, in 25 Best Named varieties. List of varieties on application 50 Baptisia Australis 50 BellLs Pcrennis in variety. 2 1-2 in. P 50 3.50 Campanula Media. Blue and White Callirhoe Invoiuerata, 3 in P.. Cephalaria Tartaric a Chelone Lyonii Chrysanthemum Maximum, Tri- umph Chrysanthemum Shasta Daisys. Hardy Pompon, in 12 Best Named varieties, 2 1-2 in P.. Clematis Davidiana, 25.00 M... Coreopsis Laneeolata, 15.00 M. Delphinium Chinensis, 3 in. P. Delphinium Formosum Delphinium Coelestinum . 85 Delphinium Elatum Hybridum. Delphinium Argosy. Light Blue Dianthus Barbatus, 25.00 M... Dianthus Plumarius 50 Dianthus De.icata 75 Dianthus White Reserve 75 Dianthus Hybrids 75 Digitalis, Monstrosa, 2 in. P... Echinops Ritio Eupatorium Ageratoides Eryugium Amethyst inns Erigeron < lliveriau: Plan: .... Euphorbia Corollata Funkia Albo Marginata, 25.00 M Funkia Aurea Varieg, 25.00 M. Funkia Uudulata Media Picta, 30.00 M Geranium Sanguineum, Album. Gilleuia Trifoliata Geuui Atrosanguineum, 2 1-2 in. P 1 ,3 psophia Men. Respense GRASSES, Eulalia Japonic,]... GRASSES. Eulalia Gracillima. GRASSES, Elyinus Glauca, .'. in. 1' 85' 6.50 GRASSES, Gynerium Arg, Ele- gaus a in p 3.00 Heliaulhus. in 10 lest vars 60 Henierocallis Dumorterii, Flava, Kwanso, Kwauso El. PI. Mtd- dendorSii 50 3.50 April et. Gold Dust, Orange .Man. Sovereign, Dischecbia .50 .50 .60 .60 .50 .50 .50 .50 .30 .50 .85 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .60 .75 .50 .75 .50 .50 4.00 3.50 3.50 4.00 4 en 4.00 3.50 3.50 2.50 3.00 2.00 3.50 3.00 6.50 5.00 .■,.-,n ;:.on 3.00 5.00 5.00 .-, MM 5.00 5.00 3.50 3.50 5.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 Lou 5.00 3.50 5.00 3.50 3.50 4.0(1 1.00 Heliopsis Pitcherianus 50 Heuchera Brizoides 1.00 Heuchera Sauguinea, ;: in. P.. .50 Hollyhocks. Double, Red, White, Pink, ami all colors mixed. 2 in. 1' Hibiscus Moscheutos Hibisci s Crimson Eye Hesperis Matronalis Hespei is Matronalis. Alba .... Hypericum Moseriaiiuin Incarvillea Delavyii IRIS Germanica, Blue ami Ye] low, to color litis. All colors mixed litis Germanica, Named vars. IBIS Kaempferi, Double and Single, all col.,, s mixed Lathyrus Rotundifolius Liatris Scariosa Linum Pereune ia Cardinalis, '■'■ in. I'. . . . Lychnis Chalceodonica Lychnis Chalceodonica, Alba Lychnis Viscaria Spl nd: Lj chnis Verspetina Al. Pi Lysimacbia Clethroides Lysimachia Kummularia, 3 in. P Lythrniii Rosei in Supi Morin a Longifolia 85 s.on 3.50 8.00 .50 .50 .50 ,.-,n .50 .75 1.00 .50 .30 .85 85 .To .(ill .60 1.00 .60 .50 .50 Megasia Cord ifolia Mertensia Virginico Mouardia Didyuui Mouanlia Cambridge s . Myosoils I'a 1. Semp, '■'< in. 1" Nepeta Gleehoma Her], Var.. Oenotliera Frasrrii Oenothera Youngii Paehysaudra Terminali Taeonies Offlcinalls, i, Paeonies Omcina .85 .75 .50 .60 5 .50 .50 .50 .75 i oo 1.25 3.00 3.50 ::.:,i i 3.50 3.50 5.00 7.50 2 .'I! •J.i il l 5.00 5.00 0 50 5.00 4. on 3.50 4.IKI 5.00 5.00 sun 4.00 :: 50 3.00 6.50 6.50 .-,110 3.50 4.0(1 S.OO 3 ."il 4.00 3.50 5.00 7. 1 111 10.00 Doz. 100 Paeonies Offieinallis, Mutabillis 1.00 12.00 Paeonies Officinalis, Chinensis, mixed pink vars 1.00 8.00 Paeonies Eestiva Alba 1.60 12.00 Paoenies Laius, Silvery Rose . 1 60 12.00 Paeonies Gustav Guerin 2.00 15 00 I'aeonies Duke of Wellington . 2.00 15.00 Paeonies Sapho 1.60 12.00 Papaver Orieutale. Named varie- ties, 2 in. P 7a 5 00 Peustemon Bar, Torreyii 60 4.00 Pensteinon, in six named varie- ties, 3 in. P 75 5.00 Physostegia Virginica 50 3.50 Platyeodon Grand 60 4.00 Platycodou Mariesii 00 4.00 Platyeodon Mariesii. Alba 00 4.00 PHLOX, Strong Held grown roots. Besides the following we have upwards or thirty other sorts, we can offer in 3 in. pots. List on applica- tion. 45.00 M 75 5.00 Avenir, Boule de Feu, Cyclon, Dr. Hornby, Eelaireur. Hero- ine. Indian Chief, James Gal- loway, Jeanne D'arc, Lady Musgrave, Miss Liugard. Mis. E. E. Jenkins, Nana Coeru- lea, Tourmase. PHLOX Subulata, Rosea, and Lilacina, 30.00 M 50 PHLOX Ami.enn OH Doz. 100 r.ii .Oil Polygonatum Majus 85 Plumbago Larpentae 85 Polygonum Cuspidatnm 75 Primula Elatior (Polyanthus Primrose) 2 1-2 inches P Pyrethrum Hybridum Single, It, seum, 2 1-2 inches I'.. .. .. Pyrethrum Roseum Double, in 9 named varieties, 3 inch P. . . Rudbeckia Autumn Glory Rudbeekia Eutgida, Nowmanii, ami Subtomentosa Rudbeckia Golden Glow. Divi- sions. $7.50 per M Rudbeckia Go.aen Glow clumps, .75 Salvia Argentea 7.", Salvia Pratense on Santolina Incaua, '■'■ in. I' 50 Scabiosa Caucasica. 40.00 M... .7-", Scabiosa Oi hroleuca 7.", S> Winn Maxima 75 Seduin Maximowiczii r5 Seilum Spectabi.o 75 Sedum Pulcheilum RO Shortia Calacifol.a 12". SPIRAEA Chi.ionsis S5 SPIRAEA Aruncus and Palma- ta 75 SPIRAEA El: guns. Ulmaria. Aurea, Venusta on SPIRAEA Coinpacta Multiflora. Astilboides b\or: Superba. Japonica 50 Statice Latifolia, :: in. p Stachys Lauata TKI'liiMAS It. C. AftourtiL May Queen, 'I'm kli. lint us, amix, bilis, 2 1-2 in. P TRITOMAS. Uvaria Graudi flora, 2 1-2 in. 1' 75 Tarragon (Estragon) 1 00 Tlialicti inn White Areuds 85 Thalietium Aquilegifo>ium 75 Tlialicti inn Purpuieseens 85 Tliei mopsis Eabai eo 85 Thymus Montana Alba :! in. 1'.. .85 Thvmus Serphvll: Auieum 85 Tiarella Cordifolla, 3 in P 85 Trades, antia Reflex: 85 Traileseantia Major Virginica Alba 50 Tradescantha Montana 60 Trillium Grandiflorum 2 1-2 in. P .in Trollius. in 0 named vai.s 85 Tunica Saxifraga 1.25 Veronica Circao ides, Repens, lncana, Spicata, St Lea ta Rosea, and Virginica 7._, Valeriana All, a 75 Y liei iana i Joceinea 75 Vinca Minor, Field clumps $25.00 M no Yii la l.a France 1.2.-, Viola Cornuta, in 3 colors 10 HARDY VINES AND CLIMEERS: Clematis Iuteg: Duiaudi 5 in. 1'. 3.00 Clematis l'anii ulata. 3 year.... 1.00 Clematis Panicula a. 2 year. .. . hi Clematis Crispa and Coccinea. .85 Bigiionia Raflicans 75 Big da Grand. flora \ erj strong 2 ,-,n Wistaria Sinensis. Very Sir., ns 2 50 Honeysuckle, Aurea varieg: 75 Honeysuckle Germania While. Very Strong 1.25 il \snckle Chinese Ever- 3.50 4.00 i , :,, , 6.50 5.00 3.50 5.00 12.00 .-..on 60 4.00 1.01 1 4..-.H 5.0 i 4. on :; a i 5.00 c 5.00 .-eon ;,ii. I ii i 1 6.50 5.00 4.00 3.50 4.00 5.01) 1.25 10.00 5.00 7.50 0.50 5.00 6.50 o.r.ii 6.50 0.511 1 1..-,: I 6.50 3.50 4.00 3.50 (,..-,il io.oo 5.00 .-,.(10 5.00 :; 00 s o i 3.0 i 20.00 7.50 :; 50 6.50 6.00 21 1 ' I I 211,110 5.00 10.00 sl'ei n English Ivies, field grown Vines 2 1-2 to 3 feet long: 1st Grade, extra heavy 75 5.00 2nd Grade. Heavy 60 4.00 Established 3 In. pots 85 6.50 (Special price per 1.000 lots) ROSES — Strong 2-year-old. Budded, first- class condition, in bundles of 10 for $1.00; $s.oo per 100; ¥75.00 per 1,000: Anna Alexioff, Boule de Niege, Baron- ess Rothschild, Cheshuut Hybrid, Captain Christy, Duke of Edinburg, Fisher Holmes, General Jacqueminot, John Hopper, Jules Margottin, La France, Mabel Morrison, Magna Charta, Margaret Dickson, Mad: Gabriel Luizot, Mrs. John Laing, Mad: Planner, Perles des Blanc Pacouia, Paul Neyron, Victor Verdier. HYBRID TEAS AND OTHERS: 10 100 Hermosa, Clothilde Soupert and Leuehstern 1.25 10.00 Moss Roses. Blanche Moreau and Chapeau de Napoleon 1.25 10.00 RAMBLERS, CLIMBING AND TRAIN- ING ROSES: Crimson Ramblers. Extra Strong Canes, 4 ft 1.25 10.00 Crimson Ramblers, Verv Strong Canes, 3 ft 1.00 S.OO Crimson Ramblers, Strong Canes, 2 ft 75 5.00 White, Pink and Yellow Ram- blers. 4 to 6 ft 1.00 S.OO Pauls Carmine Pillar, Extra Strong Canes 1.25 10.00 Wii huraiana Hybrids, in 5 vars. Extra Strong 1.25 10.00 FLOWERING SHRUBS: Doz. 100 Alheas, JStrong plants, 3 to 4 ft. high. Coer, Plena, Totus Albus, Celeste, Jeane D'Arc. Boule de Feu, Violacea, Rosea Plena 1.00 7.50 Berberis Thunbergii, 1 1-2 ft.. .75 5.00 Berberis Thunbergii. Strong, 1 1-2 to 2 ft 1.00 7.50 Extra strong. 2 ft 1.50 10.00 Berberis Purpurea, 1 1-2 to 2 ft.. Strong 1.00 7.50 Hydrangea Otaksa, 5 in. pits.. 1.00 7.50 lieiitzia Gracilis, 1 year rield- grown from cuttings, 0 to S in. high. $12.50 per M 1.50 Deutzia Gracilis, IS ft. 24 in. high. Imported clumps, field grown 85 6.50 Deutzia Lemoine, do. do 1.00 7.50 Lilacs. Large Imported Pot- grown Plants, Single aud Double White 3.00 20.00 Field grown, Persica, and Per- sies Alba, 2:: ft 85 6.50 Phiiadelphus, Coron, 2:: ft 85 6.50 Spiraea, It. Billiardii, Anthony Waterer, Reevesii, Thunbergii. extra strong, :; to 4 ft 85 6.50 Wiegelas. in variety. 3-4 ft 1.00 7.50 BOX TREES. Fine Specimens well furn- ished. Pyramids, 3 to 4 ft.. $1.50 to $3 00 each. Round or Bush Form. 3 ft.. $1.50 to $2.00. EVERGREENS. Fine Specimen trees. Abies Xobilis Glauca. 2 1-2 ft.. $2.50 each: Abies Nordmanniaua, 12 ft., 50c; 2 ft., 75c; 3 ft.. .SI. 25 each. Picea Al- coekiana. 2-3 ft., 50c. EVERGREENS. Special price on appli- cation for Spei iinen trees, from 2 to 0 ft. high, in the following varieties: Abies Noliilis Glauca. A. Nordmanniaua, A. Veitchii. Picea Alcoekiaua, 1'. Orient- alis. P. Piingens (llama Koster, Scia- dopitys Vertieillata, Pinus Cembra, Retinospora Obtusa Gracilis, Thuyai Standishii, Thuyopsis Dolobrata. DAHLIAS. We have a surplus of the fol- lowing varieties: SHOW and DECORA- TIVE DAHLIAS. sir, nig Held roots, which we offer until sold at 85c. per doz; $0.50 per 100. Show and Fancy varieties: Crimson Ball. Crimson Beamy. Floral Park Jewell, Frank Smith. Glow- ing Coal, Magnificent, Miss Florence Shearer. Menheddy Beauty, Oyster Bay, Penelope, Prince Bismarck, Queen Vic- toria. Red Hussar. White Swan. lie,, native Varieties: Antietam. Clifford W. Bruton, Ernest Classe, Iridescent, Minos, Mrs. Basham. Nedling. Nymphea, Oban, Orange King. Pompon Varieties: Elfin, Golden Perle. Prince Charming, Vivid. Do'ble Mixed Dahlias: Whole field roots. $20.00 per 1.000; $2.50 per 100; 30c. per lie/-.. Gladiolus Augnsto, first size Bulbs, $12.00 per 1.000: $1 ."ii I'd' 100 Planting Stock, all flowering size, $5.00 per 1. nun; 75c. per 100. COMPLETE LIST OF HARDY PERENNIALS AT SIMILARLY LOW PRICES PALISADES NURSERItS, SPARKILL, N. Y. April 28, 1906 HORTICULTURE 559 PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. Southern Floral Nursery Co., Fruit- dale, Ala. Trade price list of cannas, gardenias, roses, etc. Bulletin No. 186 of the Agricultural Experiment Station at Urbana, 111., by Charles S. Crandall, is devoted to the relative merits of liquid and dust appli- cations in spraying apple trees. The Fern Bulletin, Vol. XIV, No. 2, published by Willard N. Clute & Com- pany, contains interesting scientific notes regarding American ferns. Illus- trated with a drawing of Polypodium piloselloides. Bulletin No. 194 of the N. J. Agri- cultural Experiment Station, at New Brunswick, N. J., is a very comprehen- sive work on the subject of spraying. It covers the entire subject in a con- cise and very practical manner. Early Flowering Chrysanthemums issued by the National Chrysanthemum Society, C. Harman Payne, secretary, London, England, is a bound volume of thirty pages, containing a report of the proceedings of the conference on early flowering chrysanthemums, held at the Crystal Palace, October 4, 1905, and a number of valuable papers which were read at the meeting. Among the latter are The History of Early Flowering Chrysanthemums by C. Harman Payne, Early Flowering Chrsanthemums for Market by Eric F. Such, Early Flowering Chrysanthe- mums for Town Gardens, by J. W. Moorman, and by E. F. Hawes, Early Flowering Chrysanthemums for the Garden, by D. B. Crane, and Decorative Value of Early Flowering Chrysanthe- mums, by George Gordon. SEED TRADE. The Iowa Seed Company have bought the business of the Morris- Blair Floral Company, at 3oS Seventh street, Des Moines, la., and contem- plate changes that will make this a model florist establishment. The Iowa Seed Company already have twenty-four greenhouses, and the property now acquired will make it the largest operating floral company in Central Iowa. Since opening the first cut flower store in Des Moines twenty-two years ago, Charles N. Page has made rapid advances, and in his connection with the Iowa Seed Company has built up an enviable business for the firm. INCORPORATED. Conner-Ulsh Floral Co., at Wabash, Ind., Directors, J. D. Conner. Jr., C. T. Conner. Alonzo Ulsh. Capital, $5,000. Carman's Antipest INSEQTICI E MD FUNGICIOF For the Garden, Orchard and Greenhouse. Nunpoi->onous and harmless to vcgtrtaiion. Kills Green Fly, Aphides. Bark Lice, Thrip, Vealy Hug. Red 5piJer, ^cale, Wi'e Worms, Ants and Slugs. This is the Grower's F'ienc', handy to use, chrap and cffcciive, mixes readily in water. I'esimys all insect pe-ts and keeps down filth. $1 50 per gallon Also in quarts, half gallonsand in bulk, Send tor circulars. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO. Hushing, IN. Y. FARQUHAR'S GRASS SEED MIXTURES ARE CELEBRATED FOR Hardiness, Purity and Permanency Specially blended to suit all conditions of soil for Meadow, Pasture, Lawns, Golf Links, Putting Greens, Tennis Courts, Terraces, Embankments and Shady Spots. Samples and Prices Upon Application STORE HOURS: 7.30 A. M. TO 6 P. M R. & J. FARQUMR & CO. Seedsmen, Nurserymen and Florists fi & 7 SOUTH MARKET ST., BOSTON Now is Time to Sow The New Hybridized Giant-f owered Obconica Primroses 1000 seeds Tr. pkt. Very distinct In Its colors as Carmine Mink, Purple, Vio- let . nil Puie While, tach color $1.00 .50 ilie nbove Hybrids, flue mixed 1.00 .R0 C pacta, a fine potter... 1.00 .50 triumph, new .50 Illlttd'c tips, I'll in rose G.ran- dlHuru 1.00 .50 Cowslips, iarce flowered Oz. upright Hybrids 2.50 .50 Ui.int Marguerite Carna- tion, u-liod 1.50 .25 Hardy Harden Carnation, tlie tinest mixture in ex- istence 2.50 .50 O. V. ZANCEN Seedsman Koboken, N.J. SEEDS of STAR PRMkOSri— ruuu... a.el- lata, White, Crimsun and Blue, each per i-;2 oz., $r.?c. BEGONIA VERNCN MIXED at $i 50 per oz. ASr>ARAOUS PLUflOSUS NAM* at $4.00 per icco seeds. And all othr new and choice seeds for florists. CVCAS REVOLUTA "TEHS just arrived from Japan. Sizei and Prices on application. LILIlin H-RR1SII LILIUrl LONQIFLORUM Pr'rc on application J. M. THORBURN & CO 36 Cortlandt St., New York They Are The Best For 60 years our Seeds and Bulbs have stood the test with the Florist and Market Gardener. A trial will con- vince you. Catalogues on application. Wholesale list to the trade only. SCHLEGEL & F0TTLER CO.. 26and27 So. MarketM., Boston, Mass. QUALITY S E E D yun LI I I PLANT - SEND JTOR CATALOGUE. ARTHUR T B0DD1NGT0N 34* WMt 14th St., New York. THOS. J. GREY & CO. Seedsmen Agricultural Machinery Repaired MOWERS SHARPENED Burpee's Seeds 32 South Markei ^**«" PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. GLADIOLI Forcing Varieties FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT JAPAN LILIES SEEDS FOR FLORISTS Joseph Breck & Sons Corp Seeds and Agricultural Hardware 47-S4 NO. MAHKhT ST., BOSTON, MASS MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLl'ilBIA, ALASKA, BOHEHIA MUSHROOM = SPAWN = Fresh Spawn Always on hond. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO. 91 I C HEMiCAL B L DG , ST. LOUIS. MO HELLER'S MICE-PROIF SEED CASES. [»T1HE4r%| SAVE THE BLOOMS! % NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE _® PLANTS. USED FOR FUMIGATION -, W,- OR SPRAYING, INDOORS OR OUT V22-! 200 POUNDS TOBACCO IN ONE PINT NIKOTEEN Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Wlo. • Send for I HelLr & Co., Montcldir.N.J. 560 horticulture: April 28, 1906 MIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIillllllllllilllllllllllll lllllllinmilllllllllllllllllMlllllllllllllllllllllllimillllllli: (GRAFTED. ROSE^JSf KILLAKNBY and all of ihe leading varieties. One hundred and thirty Gr£»£ted SStoOll. From i$i Inch Pols. KIIvLAKNISV. $20 oo per ioo: $150.00 per i.ooo. Richmond $2;. 00 per 100: $200 00 per 1,000 Rosalind Orr tngii'h. $ jo.co per :oo; $150.00 per :, 000. Etoile l>e France. $20.00 per 100. Wellesley. $ to.io per 100: $150 00 per i.eoo. Liberty $ 20.00 per 100, legard es> of number oidered. Ti.e above vanen :s on their own roots, from 276 iuch pots, very fine plants, re- pott' d trom 2 inch pots. Killarney. $io.coperioo; $go.oo per 1 .000. Richmond. $15.00 per ico; $i?o.co 1 er 1,000. Wel'eslev. $tc.co per ico. $go.oo. per 1,000. Ros llnd Orr English. $1 .00 per 100; $go.oo per 1,000. Raman Cochet. A magnificent pink rose of Mermet type, and the best of our out door bedders,$ 15.00 per 100. RICHMOND -six thousand rose plants grafted this year. Read our list: sa**^**cidi?ci Varieties Grafted. Ivory, r-ru. / Ueegeii. Bridesmaid, bouvenir rlu President Carnot. firide. Kaisenn Augusta Victoria. /"ladam Hoste. fladame Caroline I estout. Heteor. la I etroit. Golden Gate. "Irs. Pierpont ftorgan. Hadame Abel Chtitenay. Grafted from 2% inch pot*, $15 00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000; for A No. 1 stock; nothing else will be sent out. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2% inch pots, S5.00 per 100; §45.00 per 1,000. American Beauty. On own rods, from 2% inch pots, $8.00 per too: $75.00 peri, oc>o. 3 inch pots, $ 12,00 per 100; $ 1 00 oa per 1,000; April, May and June deliveries. /"lme No»b<-rt Levavasseur (The Baby R -mbler). An ever-blooming dwai f Crimson Rambler. We will Furnish Mav delivery plants of this sen- sational rose from zfo inch pots, at $2.75 per dozen; $17.50 per 100: $42.50 per 250. = iV. :v. PIBRSON, CROMWELL, CONN. = In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture — JSlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllll^^ HOTHOUSE GRAPE VINES, fine strong, two and three jear old canes, Black Hamburg, Muscat Alexandria and other varieties Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. mm PANSY PLANTS Fine Strong Plants, good colors. Vi ill be sold at a bargain it' taken at our Pansy V. 1 ids at Weston, .Mass., in large quan- tities. Please call and see them or write us. Any plants thai are sent from the yard will be boxed and put on express without charge. Express or P. 0. order. Cash with older. Express paid by purchaser. Size No. 1. $10.00 per L000, $6.00 per 500, $1.50 per 100 Size No. 2. iJS.OO per 1000, $5.00 per 500, si 23 per 1O0 Extra choice selected. $2.00 per 100. Please send in your orders at once as the Plauts will not last long at these prices. WESTON, MASS. ELM STKEET, Post-Office Box 193. Geo. Sanderson & Son, H. W. SMITH'S HYBRID MOON VINE rlpomea Nactitlorum) purest white, earliest moon vine in existence. Mr. A. W. Smith h 's the woild-wide reputation of being the originator nf the best moon vi in the country OOUKKbY ASCnMANN ts and supply dealers N. f . MCCARTHY, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MAS*. Always enterprising, we are now ready with a fine line of Easter Baskets. Buy your Florist Supplies of J. STERN & CO. 1928 GFRNUNTOWN AVE., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Per postal (ORDERS 1 ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER Florists GUDE BROStO FLORISTS WASHINGTON, D. C. QUDE'S Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled in best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. McCONNELL 546 Fifth Ave., New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and all principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam- ships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXC0NNELL DETROIT John Breitmeyer's Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs High GradeCut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, lndia.ua and Canada- Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON, D. C. FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIvfsT&ET ST. LOUIS, M0. Established 1873 Long Distance Phone Bell Llndell 676 Albany, N. V. T^YRBS Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, NY. SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 10ir BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, M0. Both 'Phones 2670 Mafn 562 HORTICULTURE April 28, 1906 »VWWWIMIVWVWMMWWVWMWW/WMM»WWW ROSE PLANTS BRIDES AND BRIDESMAIDS 2 Inch pots ready for 3 Inch $5.00 per hundred $45.00 per thousand WHOLESALE THE LEO NEISSEN CO. KSSIfS 8torteo°8pep"M* M- 1217 Arch St., PHILA. !q writing advertisers, mention Horticulture 1 CHOICE BEAUTIES i i. • • $3.00 and $4.00 per Dozen t \ \ j Samuel S.Pennock | \ ^eSrPHILA. • 1G12-1618 Ludlow Street. Store closes 8 P. M. « <4 MV^Wr*1"^*****^ ■ Carnations. Beauty Bride and Bridesmaid. Lily of the Valley. . Violets. Telephone 6^68-6267 Main WELCH BROS- 15 Province St. BOSTON E. H. HUNT Wholesale Cut Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE" T6 Wabash Av., CHICAGO In writing advertisers. meutloD liortlculture VAUGHAN & SPERRY "Wholesale Commission Florists If you wish to buy or sell, see them hrst 'PHONE CENTRAL 2571 60 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO WILD SMILAX IN ANY yVANTITY SO. 00 PER CASE W. E. McRISSICR Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN P CUT FLOWERS • EDWARD REID. Wholsale Florist 1526 Ranslesd Steel, PHILADELPHIA Store Closes S P. M. i -1/ \ * CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4 S / K CHAS. W. McKELLAR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers E. F. Winterson Co. 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies CUT FLOWER ORDERS OUR SPECIALTY The leading Florists supply house of the west Supply Catalogue free. ' PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY cbicago April 24 ST. LOUIS April 16 PHILA. April 9 BOSTON April 26 ROSES Am. Beauty and Edgely Fan. & Sp. ■' Extia No. 1.... " Lower grades Bride & 'Maid— Fan. & Sp. " Extra., " No. i and Lower gr-. Liberty, Fanc\ Ordinary Richmond, Fancy " Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy. . . ., 1 'rdinary ■ • Chatenay, Fancy " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Cdttleyas Lilies Callas ■--• Lnv of the Valley Violets Tulips Sweet Peas Mignonette.. . Adiautum Cune itum. " Cioweanum Smilax * Asp tragus Plumosus, strings " " & Sprengeri bunches Lilacs per 100 bunches 35.00 to 25.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 10.00 10 6.00 to 3.00 to io.oj to 6.00 to 10.00 to 6 00 to 8 00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 1. 00 to 1 50 to 1.50 to 3.00 to . .so to 2.00 to .50 to . .- to •75 to .... to 10.00 to 35.00 to 35.00 to 40.00 30.00 10.00 6.00 12.00 8. co 5.00 12.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 10 00 6.0U 10.00 6 00 3.00 1.5° 2.00 j. 00 4.00 15.00 50.00 50.00 30. CO to 3500 30.00 to 40.00 ?o.oo to 25.00 20 GO to 25.00 10 00 to 15.00 10.00 to 12.50 4.00 to 8 00 4 OO to 3.00 10.00 to 12 50 to 12.00 6.00 to 8.00 8.00 to IO. Ou 4.00 to 5.00 2.00 to 6.00 to 15.00 to 20.00 to 8.00 to 10.00 10.00 to 12.50 15.00 to 20.00 6.00 to 8 00 lO.OO to I 2. 50 10.00 to 12.50 8.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6 oo 10.00 to 12.50 .2.00 to 15.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 5.00 4.00 to 5. CO 1.50 to 2.00 2.00 to 3.00 to to 60.00 to.oo to 12.50 10.00 to 12.50 10.00 to 12.50 12.50 to 15.00 2.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 .25 to -5° ■75 to 1. 00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 to •75 to i-5° 4.00 to 5.00 2.00 to 3.00 to I 00 -75 to 1. 00 to to 1.50 12.00 to 15. CO 15. CO to 20.00 25.00 to 50.00 to 50, OO 25. CO to 50 00 35.00 to 50.00 to 75.00 to 5.C.00 12.00 8 co 4.00 1.00 5.00 3.00 1. 00 6.00 1 .00 8.00 4.00 4.00 1.00 4.00 1 .00 1. 00 ■5° 15.00 IO.OO 6.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 8.00 4.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 1-50 -75 40.00 to 50.00 5.00 5.00 8 00 -35 ■75 8.00 4.00 .50 2.00 ■50 1. 00 1. 00 1.50 16.00 50.00 50.00 J.A.BUDL0NG 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO New Haven. Conn. YOU \ WE J ORDERS ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER 564 horticulture: April 28, 1905 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 95-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 A. M. to 5 P. M. FORD BROTHERS t JOHN I. RAYNOR 1 I Wholesale Commission Florist Tar'^A^XerT V A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises every variety m grown for New York market, at current prices • TEL. 1998 Madison SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City 48 West 28th Street, NEW YORK FINE ROSES WUIUIIS A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telrphone, 3870 or 3H71 Madison Scusre. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE % FLORIST * OF NEW YORK Phone 1664-1665 Mad. Sq. 43 W. 28th St. HICKS &CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. Walter F, Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer In Choice Cut flowers 39 West 28th Street, New York Telephone : 002 Madison Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ALWATS OK HAMS THE HIGHEST \/l I CV AXWATB ORADE OF VALLCT, OK HAMS BEST BEAUTIES, METEORS, BRIDES AND BRIDESMAIDS JAMES LMciyiANUS,7sViE5?sl .50 W^30th S^, NjiwJKork H. 1£ . F R O M B IV T Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS Successor to Wm. Chormley 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: 2200, 2aoi, Madison Square Wiite for Current Prices Established 1S91 BUY FROM »/i r* sHii- to iy\r\ TRV ■*■'*■-' ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St., New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to JOS. S. FENRICH Phil. F. Kessler HOW. 28th Street, New York Tel 324-325 Madison Square 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty and Edgeley Ian and sp. " extra No. 1 *' Lower grades Bride & "Maid, fan and sp *' extra " No. 1 and lower giad^s Liberty, fancy " ordinary Richmond, Uncy oidinary Golden Gate, fancy " " ordinary Chatenay, fancy " ordinary Last Half of Week I First Halt of We*k ending Apr. 21 beginning Apr. 23 1 906 1906 12. OO tO 10.00 10 6.oo to i.oo to 5.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 to 15.00 to 3. CO to 15.00 to 1 00 to 5.00 to 1.00 to 6.00 to 1.00 to 20. CO 12.00 10.00 4.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 20.00 8.00 20.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 10.00 3.00 12.00 to 10.00 to 6 00 to i.oo to 5.00 to 3.00 to 1 .00 to 15.00 to 3.00 to 15.00 to 1.00 to 5.00 to 1.00 to 6.00 to 1.00 to 20.00 12 OO 10.00 4.00 8.00 5.00 3-co 20 OO 8.00 20.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 10.00 3.00 Carnations, Fancy Carnations, Ordinary Cattle>as Lilies. Callas Li v of the Yallev Violets Tulips Sweet Peas . Hiunonette Adiantum Cuneatum *' Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus.- " & Sprengeri, bupches Lilacs per 100 bunches Last Half of Week ending A- r. 21 1906 3.00 to 1.00 to 50.00 to u.OO to 4.10 to 1.00 to .15 to First 1 aif of Week beginning Apr. 23 1906 .50 to 1.00 to .50 to 10. CO to 20.00 to 10.00 to 5.00 2.00 1000c 6.00 6.00 3.00 i .40 •75 3.00 1.00 1.50 25.00 35 00 25.00 00 to .00 to 00 to S W 00 to 50 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 4.00 2.00 .00.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 .40 -75 300 1.00 1.50 2 <;. co 35.00 25.00 JOHN YOUNG Wholesale FLORIST 51 West 28tK St.. New YorK Telephone. 44C3-44C4 Madison Sq. Beet Beauties. ErldPS and Bridesmaids. Lily of the Valley. Orchids and Lilies. Renowned Cottage Garden Carnations. Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. Tel. J**J M«di8on Sq. New York TRAENDLY & S CHENG K WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quetations on fall orders Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 West 28th Street, New York City I FLORISTS OUT OF TOWN Taking Orders for Flowers to be Deliv- ered to Steamers or Elsewhere in New York can have them drlivered in PLAIN BOXES, WITH OWN TAGS in best manner by Young & Nugent 42 W. 28th St., New York In writing to' f Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture April 28. 190C HORTICULTURE Fancy Ferns Michigan Gut 565 $1.75 per IOOO $1.50 per 5000 Lots $1.40 per 10.000 Lots Discount on Regular Shipments ^Wholesale Florists 30 and 40 Miami Ave., DETROIT, MICH Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers Flower Exchange WM. DILGER Manager Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York Uty Gut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone; 3800-3871 Madison Square ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN GO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 5S-S7 W. 26th Street - - NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 2921-5243 riadison Square J. B. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. Bonnot Bros. Wholesale Florists S5 and 57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK Cut Flower Exchange Tel. B30 Madison Square. OPEN 6.00 A.M. AN UNEQUALEO OUTLET FOR CONSIGNED FLOWERS JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. S3 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. ESTABLISHED 1872 JOHN J. PERKINS WHOLESALE and COMMISSION FLORIST 115 W. 30th St., New York Tel. No. 956 Madison Square Wanted.— A few more reliable growers of Carnations and Violets. Quick returns and highest prices. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO 50-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES BEST LIKE IH THE COUNTRY REED .. ::i! I'ortlandt St.. New York. ('yeas Revoluta Stems: L ilium Harrisii and Longiflorum. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokohoma Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Schlegel & Fottler Co.. 2fi S. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. CANNAS. Canna Alemannia, dry or started roots, $2.00 per 100. J. H. Krone, Jr., Fort Smith, Ark. CARNATIONS. Guttman & Weber, 43 W. 28th St., N. Y. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The U. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. My Maryland and Jessica. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Caruatiou Co., Joliet, III. Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Carnation Robert Craig. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hud- son, N. Y. Carnations, Winsor, White Enchantress, Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. Opak. Mildred Ware, Mrs. Weeks, Amo- rita. Convention Hall. Dr. Eugenhard, F. S. Vallis. Mrs. F. Thirkell. Etienne Bonnefond. Alliance, Beauty of Sussex, Mrs. Birce. La Fusion. Merstham Yellow, Fred Lemon, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. G. S. Kalli. Florence Teal. Glory of Pa- cific, Polly Rose, Willowbrook, Golden Tro- phy. Robt. Halliday, D. W. Childs. John Shrimptou. Maj. Bonnafan, Col. Appleton, Nivius, Bride, Pink Ivory. White Ivory, Viviand Morel, Cullingfordii, Ermaulldat Areline, Nagoya, Maud Dean, Mutual Friend. W. H. Lincoln, Black Hawk, Je- rome Jones, F. G. Jones, Golden Wedding, Timothy Eaton. Mme. F. Perrin. Wm. Duckham, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. Address W. F. Kasting, 383-387 Ellicott St.. Buffalo, N. Y. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CLEMATIS. Clematis panlculata, 2-yr., transp., $6 per 100; 1-yr., strong, $4 per 100. B. Y. Teas, Centreville, Ind. COLEUS. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass., Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. COREOPSIS. Coreopsis lanceolata, 2 1-2 in. pots, $2.50 per 100. E. Y. Teas. Centreville, Ind. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo: page see List of Advertisers. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. C. Winterich, Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. II. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. DAISIES. The F. W. Fletcher Co., Auburndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENA INDIVISA. E. & C. Woodman, Danvers, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR. Holly-Castle Co., Boston. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co.. Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Sons, Whitman, Man. Nepbrolepls Barrowsll. For page see List of Advertisers. B". R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hodson. N. Y. Nepbrolepls Plersonl Elegantlsslma. For page see List of Advertisers. FERTILIZERS. Wm. Elliott & Sons. 201 Fulton St., N. Y. Sterilized Sheep Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. April 28, 1906 HORTICULTURE 567 FEVERFEW. Feverfew, $1.00 per $100, $8.00 per 1000. Prepaid. S. W. Pike, St. Charles, 111. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 811 Province St.. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, P» For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. 1 Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co.. 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 \V. 25th St., New York. For page sop List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Cr , 1928 Germantowu Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Fortunes, New Haven, Conn. Ferns, Galax Leaves. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boslon Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. — U. A. Sutherland Co.. 34~~ Hawley St. Boston, Mass. For page «ee List of Advertiser"" Koral Mfg. Co., 26 HawleySt., Bnsni SI FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers Fred C. Weber. 4326^28 Olive St.. St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., New York For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest. 28th and M Sts.. Washington. D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co.. Cambridge. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers Hllflnger Bros.. Ft. Edward. >L Y7~ For page see List of Advertisers. FOLDING BOXES. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. for pagp see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, large top cuttings, well rooted: Peter Henderson, $2.50 per 100; Trego, $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1O00: S. A. Nutt. Mrs. E. G. Hill, Beaute Potlevine. Jean Viand. Mme. Buckner (best white). $1.50 per 100, $14.00 per 1000. The W. T. Buckley Co.. Springfield. 111. H. M. Totman. Randolph. Vt. GLADIOLI. Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gladioli. Colors, mixtures and named. All sizes. Also hulblets. E. E. Stewart, Rives Junction, Mich. GLASS. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Standard Plate Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS — Continued. Glass, French and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hudson St., New York. GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Buruham Co., 1133 Eroadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co.. Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Monlnger Co.. 117 East Blaekhawk St., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Adam Schlllo Lumber Co., West St. and Hawthorne Ave., Chicago, 111. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marion~SL7 New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. 8. Jacobs * Sons, 13981408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of .dvertisers GREENHOUSE HOSE. Anchor Greenhouse Hose is the best for Florists. Mineralized Rubber Co., New York. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. 1 lie Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 Tnd 40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich., Wm. Dllger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY PERENNIALS. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co.. 74 Franklin St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HOTHOUSE GRAPE VINES. Rose Hill Nurseries. New Rnohelle. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Otaska. 3 in., $4. (XI per 100; 4-ln., $8.00 per 100; 5-in.. $2.00 per doz., , $12.00 per 100: 6-in.. $3.00 per doz. Large plants from 10 -in. pots, fine stock lawn decoration at $1.00 each; Dracaena Indl- visa, 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $4.00 per 100; Jemene, strong bulbs, $3.00 per 100. Chrysanthemums, clean stock. Pally Rose (plant early for best results); Ivory, Ali<-<' Byron, best white to date; Hallldav and 20 other stand. Sorts, R. C, $1.00 per 100; potted plants. $2.00 per 100. E. Fryer, Johnstown, Pa. IMPATIENS HOLSTII. C. Wlnterich, Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. IMPORTING HOUSES. R. M. Ward & Co., New York. Plants and Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES. Perfection Chemical Co., Flushing, N. Y. Carman's Antipest. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. A. Stoothoff Co., 119 West St., New York. Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Nikoteen, For page see List of Advertisers. Hammond's Paint & S. S. Works, Fishklll, N. Y. Horlcum. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. MOONVINES. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Forest Nursery & Seed Co., McMlnnvllIe, Tenn. Forest Tree and Shrub Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Hart Pioneer Nursery, Fort Scott, Kansas. For page see List of Advertisers. J. H. Troy, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. NYMPHEAS. Odorata Rosea and Marliaeea Chromatela,. strong roots, $3.00 per doz. W. I. Bodfish, West Barnstable, Mass. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurrell. Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander. St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters. Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. Slggers & Slggers, Washington, D. C. Patents. Trade Marks, and Copyrights 25 years' active practice. For page see List of Advertisers. PEERLESS REPAIR CLAMP. A. Klokner, Wauwatosa, Wis. For page see List of Advertisers. PETUNIAS. lvtuiiias. California irianis. single, from sril, $].0ii per mil. s. A. I'inkstone, 20-22 Philip, Utica, N. Y. PLANTS, BEDDING. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. Spiraea Japonica. For page see List of Advertisers. H. N. Eaton, S. Sudbury, Mass. Coleus, Verschaffeltli. Golden Bedder. For page see List of Advertising. W. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS DECORATIVE. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. Boston. Palms. Kentla Belmoreana. C. Elsele, 11th and Roy Sts.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. .508 HORTICULTURE April 28, 1906 PLANT STAKES. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS HARDY. M. IT. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., 6 & 7 S. Market St., Boston. PRIMULA OBCONICA. O. V. Zangeu, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., $1.25 by mail. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids. la. RETAIL FLORISTS. Julius A. Zinn. 2 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Flowers by Telegraph. Alex. McConnell. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber. 4326 Olive St.. St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. For page' see List of Advertisers. Young & Nugent, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page spe List of Advertisers. Gude Urns O... 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS. T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers W. Atlee Burpee & Co.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 36 Cortlandt St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. n. A. D'-eer. Philadelphia. Flower Seeds. For page see List nf Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons. 201 Fulton St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Schleger& Fottler Co.. 26 S. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter S. Reid, Oratava, Tenerlffe. Bermuda Onion Seed. SEEDS— Continued. Seeds, 100,000 fresh greenhouse grown Asparagus plumosus seed, $2.50 per 1,000 on large lots. Henry Young, Ada. O. Conrad A p p e 1, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 1789. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. SEED CASES— MICE PROOF. Heller & Co.. Montclalr, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh. Woods Hole. Mass. Hardy Roses. H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. Roses, Killarney. For page see List of Advertisers. Montrose Greenhouses, Moutrose, Mass. Grafted Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. English H. P. Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page se6 List of Advertisers. Richmond roses, 21-2 In. pots, strong, vig- orous stock, $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000; 4000 plants. Joy & Son Co., Nashville, Tenn. Roses. 2 1-2-iii. pots. Kaiserines and 300 President Carnots, $4.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good refer- ence. Wm. F. Kasting, 383 Ellicott St.. Buffalo, N. Y. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. H. M. Robinson & Co., 8 & 11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A, Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM; CEDAR POLES. U. R. Akers, Chatsworth, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. TOMATO AND PLANT SUPPORTS. Igoe Bros., 226 North 9th St., Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burubam Co. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Piersou U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page se«> List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marlon St., New York. For page see List of Advertlgerg. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. The Chicago Lifter J. C. Monlnger Co.. 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago VERBENAS. The new verbena, Ellen Wllmott. the finest cerise pink in existence, rooted cut- tings, $2.50 100. Cash. W. W. Stertzing, 7280 Old Manchester, St. Louis, Mo. VINCAS. 35,000 mvrtle, Vlnca minor, $10.00 to $50.00 per 1000. S. J. Galloway, Eaton. Ohio. Vlnca minor var.. 2 1-2 in. pots, $4 per 1.0. E. Y. Teas. Centreville. Ind. E. & C. Woodman. Danvers, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. VIOLETS. Wm. Swayne. Kennett Square, Pa. Lady Campbell. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hnnkel Co., Milwaukee. Wis. MISCELLANEOUS. Floral photographs. Foley's, 226-228 1-2 Bowery, New York. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos ton. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boton. Welch Bros.. 15 Province St.. Boston. Buffalo. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. F. Kasting, 383-87 Ellicott St., Buf falo, N. Y. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. E. H. Hunt. 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Chas. W.McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Peter Relnberg. 51 Wabash Av.. Chicago. A. L. Randall Co., 21 Randolph St., Chicago. Vaughari & Sperry. 60 Wabash A v., Ci'.caj"" S. F. Wlnterson Co., 43, 47, 49 Wabasn Av., Chicago. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued. Cincinnati. Ohio Cst Flower Co., 129 B. 3d St. Wm. Murphy, 128 E. 3d St. Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dilger, mgr. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bonnot Bros., 55-57 West 26th St., New York. J. S. Fenrlch, 110 W. 28th St., New York. Ford Bros., 48 West 28th St., New York. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St.. New York. Alex. J. Guttmau, 43 West 28th St. E. C. Horan, 55 West 28th St., New York. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., New York. Julius Lang, 53 West 30th St., New York. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. James McMauus, 50 W. 30th St., New York. Chas. Mlllang, 50 West 29th St., New York. Frank Mlllang, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. A. Moltz, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. John J. Perkins, 115 W. 30th St., New York. John 1. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York. Traendly & Schenck. 44 W. 28th St., N. Y. John Young, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. W. E. McKissick. 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia. Pa. Leo Niessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phila- delphia, Pa. S. S. Pencnck, 1612-18 Ludlow St.. Phila- delphia, Pa. Pittsburg. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co.. Ltd.. 504 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pltts- htirg New Offers in This Issue. AMERICAN BEAUTY PLANTS. John Burton, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Halliday Bros., 329 N. Charles St., Balti- more. Mil. For page see List of Advertisers. ESTATE FOR SALE. Thomas DeVoy's Sons. 40 Worral Av., Poughkeepsie, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GRAFTED ROSES. A. N. Pierson. Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. GRASS SEED MIXTURES. R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. 6 and 7 S. Mar- ket St., Bostou. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HEATING. Wm. II. Lutton, West Side Av. Sta., Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS. Crowl Fern Co., Millington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY HERBACEOUS STOCK AND NURSERY STOCK. Blue Hill Nurseries, J. Heurlin, S. Brain- tree, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY HERBACEOUS STOCK AND NURSERY STOCK. Palisades Nurseries. Sparkill, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. The F. E. 'Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSY PLANTS. Geo. Sanderson & Son, Weston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. VIOLET, GOV. HERRICK. H. R. Carlton, Willoughby, O. For page see List of Advertisers. April 28, 19(10 HORTICULTURE 569 Easter Reports Re- ceived Late. Although a little late BUFFALO in making the Easter report, it may be said that the Easter trade in this city was a success. Four days of cloudy weather, with abundance of rain at the beginning of the week, saddened the hearts of many; but on Friday the day opened with sunshine and all had smiles. The plant trade was excellent, re- ports stating all sold out at noon Saturday. No lily plants were to be had; medium price azaleas were in big demand and were bought up as quick as unloaded; hydrangeas, bou- gainvilleas. ramblers, rhododendrons, and pans ot bulbous stock in superior quality sold well. The cut flower trade was equal to previous years. The beginning of the week found car- nations and lilies scarce, but roses and other stock plentiful. On Satur- day, up to noon, stock poured in as fast as could be handled. Colored carnations were in good demand, but an enormous lot of white was had which did not sell as fast as desired. Violets were of good quality and sold well. The demand on roses was weak; same on bulbous stock, and a considerable amount was carried over, together with mignonette, which was overplentiful. A good supply of cal- las was had and sold well. The ship- ping trade was good and everyone well satisfied with the 1906 Easter business. Since Easter there has been a scarcity of carnations, only lasting for two days. At the time of mailing the report the market is over- stocked on all lines and business is at a standstill with prices very low. Mild weather made the DETROIT wrapping of plants or the heating of delivery wagons unnecessary and plants were transferred in open wagons and vans without risk of injury, a great con- venience to all concerned. The de- mand was very steady throughout Fri- day and Saturday for plants as well as cut flowers and but little was left to be disposed of on Sunday morning. Fifty cents to $5.00 each was about the range of plant values; a few larger and higher priced ones were left over. With so heavy a business to be done anything below 50 cents is a nuisance and loss to the dealer. Stock of cut flowers was very poor in a majority of cases. Carnations were marketed on Saturday morning which at night were fit only for the rubbish pile and a great many roses were in the same con- dition. Mignonette was not up to standard. Violets were considered good for this time of the year and sold all right to the limit. Lilies in plant form and as cut flowers were disposed of in large numbers, the wholesale houses supplying the demand with great difficulty. Sweet peas were good sellers but in more than sufficient sup- ply. Daffodils and tulips, cut and growing in pans, sold well, as did also hyacinths. Rambler and Baby Ram- bler roses were in beautiful shape and were all disposed of. Fur American Beauty the demand was light. Pot covers in various designs and material were generally used in plant sales. The universal report from the stores ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS is that the business was the largest they ever enjoyed at Easter. Reports received INDIANAPOLIS from all sources are to the effect that the past Easter business was the largest ever done in the city. Plant sales were far in excess of cut flowers. Nothing new was to be seen in plant arrangements. Made-up baskets and various shaped bark boxes and twig baskets, as usual found ready sale. Well grown lilies were to be seen in abundance every- where and supply seems to be about equal to demand. There was a slight advance in prices of Beauties and teas, and everything desirable sold out well. Bulbous stock sales were better than former years, as quality was above the average and at the usual prices. The weather man tried his best to wreck the Easter trade this year, but in spite of rain and wind, snow and cold, the florists of Minneapolis and St. Paul have much to be thank- ful for. Until Saturday evening the weather was very stormy and many of the regular customers beside the transient buyers were kept at home. However, the more venturesome spirits and those whose daily work took them down town, rain or shine, made up for the bad weather, and by Sunday morning there were but few good plants to be had. Easter Sunday was a beautiful day, and cut flowers were dealt out as rapidly as the clerking force could handle them. Roses, car- nations, tulips and jonquils were the most in demand and violets were cleaned out long before noon. All the stock was of the best and commanded the highest prices. Among the potted plants, lilies taking the lead, azaleas, hydrangeas and hybrid roses sold out first. Violet plants sold well but they were not of the best. Spiraeas brought prices beyond expectations, and Bos- ton ferns finished the list. Alto- gether everything went off well, con- sidering the efforts of the weather man to the contrary, and with Easter and the day after clean-up over, we are ready to turn our attention to the post-Lenten bride and the sweet girl- graduate. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. Xenia, O. — J. J. Lampert & Sons, one house. West Manchester, Mass. — Edward S. Grew, range of houses. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued April 17. 1906. SIT. 758. Greenhouse-Sash Opener. Newton R. Evans, Rich- mond, Ind., assignor to John A. Evans, Richmond, Ind. S17.S49. Process of Fumigating Plants. Robert Hand, East Cleve- land, Ohio. SIS, 301. Lawn-Mower. Thomas S. Sayre, Cape May, N. J. 818,342. Fruit-Picker. James T. Bell, Lansing, Mich. 818.356. Plant-Irrigation System. Thomas A. Davis. Findlay. 111., assignor of one-half to Charles Bevarley Davis, Todds Point township. 111. FOR SALE KEATTIFUL HOME AND BUSINESS, Poughkcepsie, N. Y , to close an estate— situated in growing section of city on Worrall Avenue, one block from Main Street and South Side trolley — 15 minutes' walk to Vassar College, 10 minutes'to driving park, consisting i% acres of ground facing 200 feet on avenue, aj^ Story Slate Roof Frame Dwelling,— Barn 36x2s feel, large cellar, city water, Georgia Pine finish, beautiful hemlock hedge on north line, fruit trees, lawn, shrubs, etc. — 1500 square feet glass (Seven Substantial < Jreenhouses, and Propagating House) — city water throughout, electric lights through the avenue— 15 minutes to Hudson River R. R. Station. This property sit- uated for a beautiful summer or permanent home. Greenhouses can be run to cover all expenses of living and yield profit. Musi be seen to be appre- ciated. Call or address THOMAS DEVOY'S SON, (A liministrator) 40 Worbali- Ave., Poughkeepsie, N. Y. M^VWVVMAAMrVVVVWVVWVVlA WANTS Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. FOR RENT TEN GREENHOUSES in running condi- tion; possession immediately: $50. Dwellirg house attached, $12; or will run on shares. Apply TRAENDLY & SCHENCK, 44 W. 28th Street, N. Y. FOR SALE — Two greenhouses, 23x95, 20x68, with hot water heating apparatus and well stocked with Carnations and Vio- lets. Will sell as It Is with dwelling house attached and 17.000 feet of land, or to be taken dowu aud removed. Adress 703 Chestnut St.. Waban, Mass. WANTED immediately a nursery man; position not permanent, good wages, ad- ilrrss E. Raymond, 135 Broad Street, Paw- tucket, R. I. WANTED— To purchase collection of Orchids from private parties. Address, Gerndt & Company, 24 Clinton street, Newark, N. J. WANTED— First-class second man, single, to take charge "i formal Uower garden thirty miles from New York. Sal- ary $65 per month. Olmsted Brothers, Kin'ikline. Mass. 1 5 ■ 5 TrademarKs and Copyrights Send ynu' business direct lo Washington. Saves lime and in-ure better service. Persona' attention guaranteed. Twenty-five vears' active practice. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failures f Others '■ SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Pox 9, MaHonal 1'nion Building Washington, D. C. ro% BY SLIFPING A PEERLESS GLASS REPAIR CLAMP over a rracked glass you protect your stock, s .1 \ <■ i\» >l and glass. Doit now lie tore the high winds nlav havoc with your root's. SI 00 will '6| a p 150 lights. Ask your supply man, or 4. K'LOKNER, Wauwatosu, Wis. Fndor»ed by ab"ut 400 prominent florists. YOU WE \ ORDERS (ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER 570 HORT1CU LTURE April 28, 1906 Monuments of Success SQUARE FEET OF CLASS HEATED IN 1905 PRE'TY FAIR. Not connected with any combination or trust- 200,000 H9EATI Read the following from J. I>. Cockcroft, Northport, Long lslanrt, N. Y. Mr. Wm. Lutton. Dear Sir: I wish to express my entire satis/action of the heating plant thai you in- stalled in my three new carnation houses, 31x117; we have not the slightest difficulty in iaintaining the temperature, and I a well pleased with the boiler Original copies of the above letters with numerous others on file at my office you complete or separate estimates on your heating and building Some Private "Work. Mr. H'm. H. Lutton, Dear Sir: I am -cell /•/eased with the heating of our new palm house: your work has been done in a satisfactory and workmanlike manner, true to the letter of your contract, which means first-class work. You can have the liberty to use my name, and can refer any- one to me, and I shall give you the credit that you are justly entitled to. Yours respectfully, John Shore, Supt. H'm. H. Hacy, Esq., Harrison, N . 1 . Will furnish WIYI.H. LUTTON, West Side Avenue Station, JERSEY CITY, N. J. The Standard SteamTrap Certificate of merit awarded at Washington, D. C, Florists' Convention. For simplicity, durability and per- fect satisfaction it has them all guessing. It is in a class by itself. To see it work a large plant as well as a small will convince the most sceptical that it is the Florists' Friend. The Standard Ventilating Machine still leads as the most durable, easiest working and the all-around satisfactory machine. The Duplex Glitter is gaining all the time, over 12,000 feet sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio CYPRESS SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER STAB. M-HBWS^ BMiilSiiSi" GREENHOUSES ERECTED and EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. Holds Class Firmly See the Point * PEERLESS Cluing Points are the belt. No right, or Isfu. Box of ^ 1.000 ooiott 76 eU. po.tp»td. _, BENKT A.DBEER. I 714 ( he.trul St., I'hH... I'.. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy 10 handle BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLA S CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 261 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. YOlTTmniiTTORDERS WE i WllWI (ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER Price per crate 15002 in. pntsin crate$4 88 15002K " 5-25 15003H *' " €•<» 1000 3 " " 5.00 800 3H " " 5-8o 5004 " " 4-5° 3205 " " 4.51 1446 .16 Price per crate i7o 7 in. pots in crate $4 .20 60 8 " " 3-00 HAND MADE 48 q in. puts in crate $3 60 48 10 *' " 4.80 24 11 " " 3.60 24 12 " 4.80 1? 14 " 4.80 6 16 " 4-5° Seed pans, same pri.e as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases etc. Ten percent, off for- ash with <-rder. Address Hilfitifirer Br «s. .Pottery, Fort Edward. N.Y. August Rolkeri Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. 1. City. Standard Flower . . POTS If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capit 1, wr te us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 28th and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C Sum t>RiEp Cypress 'Uhumm ,S THE. &E-ST/ FOLLY MFG-Co. • 47/ W,2Z*£-ST' VENTILAT/riG FiTTlNGS Hot-Be-d Sash- W£L ./"[VKE. SKETCHES ^WD £ST/hfnTE.S- If you are having delay in get- ting your roof material, send your orders TO US and don't be in trouble. We will handle any order in the time agreed. Try us. FOLEY MANUFACTURING CO., 471 W. 2 2d Street, Chicago YOU I WE \ \ ORDERS I ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER WEATHERED COHPANY 46 HARION ST., NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue. April 28. 1906 H O RTI CULTURE 571 ^eefr^AVftjpjiXtt. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie Street, CHICAGO. Boilers made of the best material; shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel" water space all around front, sides and back. Write for information. GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Made of clear Gulf Cypress is what we manufacture. We supply every- thing for your houses and your car- penter does the rest with the work- ing plans we furnish. Let us figure on your requirements. We can save you money. S. JACOBS & SONS 1365-79 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. SEND FOR CATALOCUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS 73 and 75 Myrtle Avenue BOROUGH OF BROOKtYN, N. V. OITt GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. Honinger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO NOW IS TOE TIME TO INSURE YOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL* For particulars address John G. Es/er. Saddle Rtvvr, M. J. JOHN A„ SCOLLAY \ U-BAR REASON NUMBER EIGHT Greenhouse owners are constantly demanding less shading members — but why not increase the glass spacir g as well. U-BAR GREENHOUSES Are the Best Greenhouses Built because it is the only constrm tion that uses 24 inch glass — the only house combining sash bar and rafter in one. KNOW U-bAR REASONS BEFORE VOU BUY A GREENHOUSE PIERSON U=BAR COMPANY Designers and Builders U-BAR GREENHOUSES Metropolitan Bldg., 4th Ave. and 23rd St. NEW YORK :©M2I3@Y 'KIll/S&rMaS FOR HEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING BY STEAM OR HOT WATER ■ ©IBISKIBY HB/aTlK JMAKIIUTBSS'ifiUEIIKi© @©o NEW YORK OFFICE III FIFTH AVE 74 FRANKLIN ST BOSTON STANDARD PLATE CLASS CO. Manufacturers, Importers and Jobbers - AMERICAN AND FRENCH GREENHOUSE GLASS 26-30 Sudbury Street 61=63 Portland Street BOSTON, HASS. TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you right 572 « HORTICULTURE April 28, 1906 AND It Doesn't Matter how good your intentions may be, how good the people you get to do the job, how good the materials used — if the plans are not right, the greenhouse is not right. By plans we mean its economical arrangement — the right thing for the right place. We are first of all plan makers — then manufacturers. niTcniN65-AND(s GMNnoTODiGrc&ypviuro MANArACTVRTPS-op MEATING $ VENTILATING -APPARATUS- lirO&COADWAY- NEW YORK. Either Way ANDi Some want a plain, practical, producing greenhouse, leaving it all to the flowers they grow or harbor to do the beautify- ing— Others feel that the greenhouse should be an architectural feature, a note of beauty itself. Either way is our way — but there is only one kind of materials and that's the best kind — Lord & Burnham Co. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS and MANUFACTURERS 1 133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. V. Boston 8'anch : 81 9 Tremont Building kind. WWWVWtWWWWlWWWMrWWWWnVWW^ SOLD BY ACTIVE SEED DEALERS I 25 YEARS | j=j] For Black Spot § "Solution of Copper" (aJLcAffAeto uruJCAs. i gallon makes 100 \ "SLUG SHOT" Used from Ocean to Ocean A light, composite, fine powder, easily distributed either by duster, bellows, or in water by spraying. Thoroughly reliable in killing Currant. Worms, Potato Bugs, Cabbage Worms, Lice, 'Slugs, Sow Bugs, etc., and it is also strongly impregnated with fungicides, fl^-Put up in Popular Packages at Popular Prices. Sold by Seed Dealers and Merchants. HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, FISHKILL-ON-HUDSON. N. Y. For Blights or Rot "Bordeaux Mixture" True Blue and Butter Fine I For San Jose Scale " Horicum " Perfect Lime, Soda and Salt Concentrated FINE GOODS f Twemlow's Old English Glazing Liquid Putty FOR USERS v Greenhouse White Paint, Genuine. For use on Cold Frames, Creenhouses, etc. For pamphlets worth having write HAMMOND Fishkill -on -Hudson, NEW YORK. re » LIBRARY NEW VORK NICAL Banql'et of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club 01 Boston At Horticultural Hall, April 25. l'.06 evoreato the^ FlORlSZPUNrJMAN, Mmcape Garden e> 1/f/ndred toteresfc Bo/to//, Mass. {Subscription, $100 \ 574 HORTICULTURE May 5, 1906 AMMMWVWMWMMAMWVMl« Three Sterling Carnation Novelties Winsor, White Enchantress, and Helen IVl. Could There is nothing about any of these varieties that we wish to conceal; therefore, we cordially invite all carna- tion growers to pay us a visit. Come at any time. WINSOR -Winner of Lawson Silver Medal. This is sure to prove a winner. Nothing approaches it in color, which is a clear silvery pink — a shade between Enchantress and Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson — and much more beautiful than either. In fact, it is just the shade that we have all been trying to get. The color will make it sell in any market. The stem is just right. The flowers are considerably larger than Lawson and much better shaped. As a grower it has every- thing that can be desired. So far we have not seen any large-flowering variety quite so free as Winsor. WHITE ENCHANTRESS. A pure white sport of Enchantress, at once the most popular and most profitable carnation grown today, on account of its size and stem and freedom with which it blooms. White Enchantress is identical in every respect but color. Those desiring quality as well as quantity will find it in White Enchantress. HELEN M. COULD. This is a beautiful variegated sport of Enchantress. The ground color is a lovely shade of clear pint the variegation carmine, making an exquisite combination of colors, besides being something distinctly new. At a short distance the variegation does not show at all, the general effect being a beautiful shade of dark pink. Growth, habit, size, and stem are the same as Enchantress. We have fine stocks, from which we can deliver healthy cuttings of Variegated Lawson, White Lawson, Red Lawson, Enchantress, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Lady Bountiful, etc. Our Variegated Lawson is all that we claimed for it last season, and is giving the fullest satisfaction everywhere — the best in the variegated class. Come and inspect our stock of new and standard sorts TARRYTOWN- ON- HUDSON, NEW YORK. F. R. PIERSON CO, &WWWW*VVVVVVVWV*»^VVVVWV*VVVV»WVVVVV*%VVVVVVVVWWVVVVVWI> : GOVERNOR HERRICK to/ye NEW VIOLET The finest single, the freest bloomer, the greatest money maker ever offered for sale. Write me today. 1 doz., $2.00; 100,$l0.00; 1000, $75.00; 5.000 or more at $60.00 per 1,000 H. R. CARLTON Originator and Introducer WILLOUGHBY, O. ■v^^i^wv^yoN HEADOUARTERS FOR BEDDING PLANTS Geraniums, Heliotrope, Fuchsias, Coleus, Dracenas, Salvias, Verbenas, Petunias, Cannas, Lobelia, Ageratum, Asters, Marigolds. &c., &c. Hardy Roses in great variety, Crimson Ramblers, Cobeas, Vincas, Maurandya and other Climber1-. Good Assortment of Hardy Perennials. Price List on application. WM. W. EDGAR CO. Wholesale Growers of Palms, Ferns, Rubbers, Decora- tive and Bedding: Plants. WAVERLEY, riASS. . > STOCK FR3NI 2 1-2 IN. POTS AT 50c PER DOZ., $3 PER 100 Asparagus Sp m^erii (strong), Abutilon Savitzii, Cobaea scandeas, Clematis paniculata, Ageratum blue and while. Heliotrope blue and white, Moonvines blue and white, Nicotiana Sandera?, Shasta Daisies, Scarlet Sage Clara Bedman, Petunias double whue, Seneuio scandens, Hydrangea Otaksa and Thos. Hogg, Bouvardia Humboldu, Sweet Alyssum Giant, Little Gem, Variegated Peri- winkle, Verbenas, Phlox, Petunias sgl. var. Lobelias, dwarf blue, Feverfew Little Gem, Swamsona alba, Euonymus golden, variegated. SEEOLINGS FROM FLATS AT $1.00 PER 100. Shasta Daisies, Scarlet Sage, Smilax, Petunias, dwarf Phlox, Verbenas, Asparagus Sprcngeni. Alternantheras, 4 varieties, a^-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Carnation plants from soil, Lillian Pond, Flora Hill, L. McGowan, Joost, Crocker, $2.00 per 100. Ivy. Hardy English, and Variegated Periwinkle, 4-in. pots, $1.50 per doz., $io.oDper 100. Dracaena indivisa, 4^ in. pots, $2.00 per doz. Honeysuckle Halleana and coral, 4 in. pots, $1.50 per doz., $io.ooper 100. Lemon Verbenas, 3 in. po s, 75c per doz., $5.00 per 100. C. E15ELE, llth and Roy Sts., Philadelphia FROM 2'.- AND i 3 INCH POTS * ■WHITE 9 I. SOO Ivory 1 .000 Alice Byron * 1 .000 Polly Rose SOO Qeo. S. Kalb 9 300 Silver Wedding 300 (Irs. Menry Robinson 9 | CHRYSANTHEMUMS PINK 1,000 Pink Ivory 1,000 flinnie Bailey 1,500 Win. Duckham I. SOO (Irs. Perrin SOO Irs. Coombs YELLOW 1,500 Hajor Bonnaffon I.OOOCol. Appleton FINE STRONG PLANTS at $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1,000 Xf/ Not less lhan ioo's s< Id at these prices HALLIDAY BROS. V 9 9 9 J 329 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, Md. 9 {««m<|i|<|l lateral tin. Kvnncli u cut i»ft nt" . r second joint of the lateral, the branch is cut off at in one case. Forty i- nearer the average. In eastern' in one case. r ,, , . ,, , . . , . ,, per dozen, tebruarv and March furnishing tin best llnril U'llicl) le trenti'il rn tlw e-iiui' ivmv 'mil en mi third, which is treated in the same way. and so on. When the plant reaches the desired height it is pinched back. larket. ai Hybrid Amaryllis Not until recent years have hybrid amaryllises become in any way common. Excepting A. Johnson i. and some of the small-flowered species, you could not look at them for loss than a guinea apiece. T give Eng- lish currency because they could not hi' bought at any price in this country fifteen or twenty years ago. About ten years ago Kenneth Finlayson, then gai'dener lor l>r. Weld, Brookline, Mass., went to work raising seedlings with A. aulica as a seed parent : and obtaining pollen from a few choice hybrids he had and some from his neighbors, he succeeded m raising a very tine collec- tion, lie made a splendid exhibit of these seedlings at the opening exhibition of the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society's new halls, given by ami under the direction of Prof. Sargent of Brookline. Mass., during the first week of dune 19, 1901. To hold hack such a superb exhibit so late in the season was a wonderful achievement. Up to this time, it seems hardly any one had thought of raising seedlings; though they might have done so, for it was well known that Veitch raised them from seed — no easy matter in the English climate. But many things Veitch did it was thought impossible others could do; and somehow the notion was that it was too intricate a matter and required lots of wait- ing-patience. About this time 1 happened to be on a visit to the late Wm. Robinson, then gardener to F. L. Ames of North Easton, Mass. He was no less proud of a dozen new amaryllis, than id' his finest orchids; and, remem- bering I had then some blooms of A. Johnsoni, I begged a small quantity of pollen from some of his best. It was done up in oil wax paper, put in my coat pocket, and forgotten. Better late than never, I found it five days afterwards and used it, with the result of a good set of seed. The seedlings bloomed, some two. and most three years after, giving considerable variety, but no blooms up to the standard in size. Shortly after, the late II. II. Hunnewell of Wellesley imported a set of Veitch's best. Later an extra special set of new colors, from unnamed seedlings was sent, making an unequalled collection, where the finest white striped varieties were well represented. The accompanying 582 HORTICULTU RE May 5, 1906 illustration is from a photograph of a seedling of this type. My predecessor, the late F. L. Harris, crossed a number of them but they did not bloom until my time. Since then we have raised another batch from carefully crossed selected seedlings. Still another will bloom next season and seedlings, just up. in two years' time. We are continually selecting and discarding inferior varieties. No wonder they were expensive. It would take a lifetime to work up a stock from offsets, and from manv varieties it would be impossible, as they do nut make any. We never think now of bothering with offsets when giving them their annual overhauling, unless the variety be an exceptionally fine one. And, even so. we would ratlin- cross this with another good one or two — crossing the separate flowers with different kinds, tagging them to note results liter. Kaising seedling amaryllis is most fascinating work. You can nearly always tell what you will get. They rarely cross themselves. There is no seed unless they are artificially fertilized: and when one notes the way tbe flowers develop it is easy to see that this is so. The anthers always open uid shed their pollen, or it stays on and becomes old U fore the stigmas unfold. No doubt this is nature's way of. ensuring cross-fertiliza- tion. 1 have never tried fertilizing the stigmas with their own pollen. It was so plain (to me) nature in- tended otherwise, and besides. 1 would rather cross them with others, believing for one thing, the constitu- tion would be improved and by proper selection, bet- ter form and color obtained. No brush is used. The lung filaments answer well as a means of conveying the anthers to the flowers we wish to cross, by just pinching tin-in off and lightly rubbing the stigmas with the anthers. A brush, however soft is liable to injure the stigmas of any flowers. In crossing other flowers I would rather take a whole flower, or part of it and either shake the pollen in, or lay the flower on it. It is not until the stigmas are unfolded and become covered with a viscid substance that pollenizing can be success- fully done. The seed capsules ripen in about six weeks, and have Li he carefully watched when the sutures begin to part, as the large winged seed quickly scatter. It is recom- mended to sew them soon after being ripe, but we have found seed two years ..Id to germinate quite readily. We have been told that s Is must be planted edge down. This advice, also, we have disregarded, and found it made no difference. Seeds sown in light loam, in a warm house, ...me up in about a month and may be pricked oil' in aboul another month and make good plants the first season. We prick them into deep flats (4 inches), and keep them in a warm house until well established or until the summer season comes, and then place them in a good light airy house. Probably they would do as well I hen. outdoors, if the narcissus grub did not trouble them. They are kept growing, or at least, kept watered and green all winter. When March comes, they are not disturbed more than to take the flats carefully apart and move the contents bodily into larger flats, using good rich soil on the bottom and s],les. with a top-dressing of Clay's fertilizer. Placed in a warm house they grow very fast. Later in i he season ihe\ are moved into a light airy house to ii pen. and we expect to bloom the majority the follow- ing spring — less than two years from seed. They will be rested enough to get almost dry, though still retain- ing their foliage. Mature bulbs — old bulbs — are usually stored quite dry — dry enough to wither up the leaves. I have become convinced, however, from experience that this severe drying is wrong and shall do it no more. They will lie watered about once a week or enough to keep them slightly moist, even though they hold their leaves all winter. In starting old bulbs into growth, a month or five weeks before flowers are wanted, they are given a good soaking and allowed to dry out. A little now and again only wets the surface and does no good, and with- out a good soaking aftei a plant in a pot once gets quite dry, it never takes water properly. After they are started, we clean off the old soil as deeply as we can, without disturbing the roots, and give them a top- dressing of good rich soil, and this with a little liquid manure will see them through the season. Our Supplement The beautiful lobelia, which is the subject of our supplement this week, is a variety of Lobelia speciosa originating in a chance seedling. As will be seen, the flowers are very large and full double, and in color the variety is entirely distinct from all others. It produces no seed, but propagates readily from cuttings. A Do You Like Us ? YES? Lots of People Do That's Why it Pays to Advertise With us May 5, 1906 horticulture: 583 Thunias Thunias were repotted in March. After the flower- ing season is over and the stems have matured their growth these plants should have a thorough resting and ripening of the stems. Therefore, since last fall they had been resting on a shelf in the rose house. There they had plenty "I' light and during the whole of the winter they have nut received one drop of water. If potted annually they give much better re- sults and in fact this is the proper way to grow them. Clean pets and thorough drainage are very essential. Use a compost of fibrous loam, dried cow manure and a dash of clean sand. Five or six inch pots make a convenient size. Several stems, according to size, may be put intc each pot and staked neatly. The stakes keep the plants from moving until they get hold of the fresh compost. Water must be given very sparingly until the plants get established and the young growths well above the compost. Afterwards, they require a liberal supply of water and when they have made good roots occasional waterings with liquid manure give good results. After the flowering season, when the leaves begin to get yellow, then water must be given more sparingly and should be gradually lessened until the plants are finally at rest. After potting, as they are great lovers of moisture, we place them in the store where they get good light, plenty of heat and where they can be syringed regularly. In such a position they will produce stout, stocky stems which are sure to give a good supply of flowers. Thunias are natives of India and are found widely distributed over the Himalayan mountains, Moulmein and Lower Burmah, and it is said by collectors that they are quite common in these regions. Several collectors report that they found them growing on trees in the damp forests at an elevation ranging from 2000 to 3000 feet. From this one would learn that thunias are epiphytic orchids, as they are said to grow on trees. Yet we have always grown them as terrestrial orchids, and we have had good results. Here is another case where it does not make much difference what the potting material is if the man with the watering pot just knows at what time, other conditions being right, to give and withhold water and stimulants. It is the same with nearly all orchids; there is so much humbug written about their being grown in leaf mould and other potting materials. The whole thing depends upon the man that waters carefully and knows by experience just the right time to supply the wants of each plant with water and stimulants. A few years ago English growers recommended grow- ing Dendrobium nobile entirely in sphagnum moss and potting them annually. A few days ago Mr. Watt from Wellesley College was visiting here and I made inquiries about the large specimens of Dendrobium nobile which Mr. Butler used to grow and he told me that a neighbor had a plant that was better in every way than those Mr. Butler had grown and the strange thing about this plant is that it was grown in fibrous loam. So one can have them growing in peat, sphag- num and loam and all doing well if other conditions are right. When travelling about in the West Indies I tried to learn as much as possible from orchids growing under natural conditions. I never could find much leaf mould about the plants and, in fact, many of them were a mass of roots clinging most tenaciously to the trees they were growing upon. There is no doubt there are many things in a tropical atmosphere that we can't produce in our greenhouses and I think there may be more nourishment got from the tropical rains than from the water which we supply our plants with. I think that with our orchids we are too sparing with light. In the forests where they grow naturally there are very few orchids found on the lower branches but they are abund- ant away at the tops of the trees where they can get more air and light. Returning to our thunias, they begin to blossom about the end of May, continuing right along to July. The flowers are produced from the ends of the stems in drooping racemes and are very pretty when the plants are well grown. When the stems are full grown they attain a height of about three feet. Thunia alba is a common kind and has been in culti- vation since away back in 1836. The sepals and petals are pure white and the lip is white, veined with purple and yellow. T. Bensoniffi is the most richly colored in the genus. It has flowers three inches to four inches in diameter, of a beautiful bright magenta purple color. It was dis- covered by Colonel Benson on the mountains of Moulmein in I860. T. Marshalliana resembles very much Thunia alba. It has white sepals and petals, and the lip is white at the front, the other portions pale yellow veined with bright orange. There are several varieties of this species in cultivation. T. Veitchiana is a hybrid between Marshalliana and Bensoniaa. The flowers are white, the tips of sepals and petals shaded with mauve and purple markings. Thunias are probably the easiest to handle of all the orchids and if given a fair chance they hardly ever fail to produce their pleasing blossoms. 584 HORTICULTURE May 5, 190G HORTICULTURE AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. T. Ispl.cn., Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART. Editor and Manager. This beautiful novelty, a colored plate Cactus dahlia 0f whieh was sent out by us as a The Pilot supplement with our issue of April 21, is not for sale in tins country yel so far as we can learn. We have had so many inquiries IV -eaders who wish to secure the variety that we make this announcement for general information. No doubt American dealers will be able to supply plant.- or tubers for next season. We are not a little surprised at A reflection t|u, statement attributed to Rob- on the seed trade ,.rt Veitch in Ins address before the New London County Horti- cultural Society to the effect that all vegetable seeds sold under a variety of names "come out of the same bin." We have known Mr. Veitch as florist and seeds- man for a great many years and cannot believe it possi- ble that he would make a statement reflecting so monstrously on the integrity of the seed dealers. One New Louden daily in its account of the meeting refers to Mr. Yeiteh's alleged assertion as "giving away trade secrets." Such an unwarranted imputation com- ing from a gentleman so well known, and widely dis- seminated through the medium of the public press cannot fail to do serious injury to a reputable business. In the multitude id' argu- San Francisco's parks rnents that have been advanced her best asset fnim time to time in favor of the establishment el' public recreation areas in cities, none have been better founded than the one which has been so forcibly impressed upon us in the recent calamity in San Francisco. The open reservations in the devastated city, whitened with the temporary shelters of thousands of homeless people, id' whom many would undoubtedly have lost their lives had the parks nut existed, will stand for all time as an im- pressive reminder to those entrusted with the duty of providing for the protection and welfare of civic com- munities, of the great responsibilities they are under, for which they mav be .ailed to account without a moment's warning. What matters the expenditure for San Francisco's parks when compared with what they meant to her suffering people in one awful night? Wo can all realize now how very much more than mere pleasure grounds these public domains may prove themselves to be and after such an experience neglect to make liberal provision for them, not alone on the out- skirts hut right in the most densely populated centres would seem almost criminal. Anyone who has followed the course Extending the 0f the wholesale flower markets for commercial a year or two past must have noticed cut flower list the great increase in the sale of flowers once classified as "odds and ends" but whieh have now reached the dignity of steady values per hundred bunches and are regularly called for in the better-grown grades by the leading retail stores, where they are considered an essential part of the everyday supply. We allude to myosotis, stocks, pansies, snap dragons, coreopsis, daisies white and yel- low, etc.. and might include even sweet peas which although now carried in hundred and thousand lots in the average florists' stock were until very recently rep- resented only by a tiny vase or two occasionally seen. A notably sudden popularity is apparent, in the case of the new daisy Queen Alexandra whieh was extensively advertised in these columns last year as a novelty. This tendency to widen the variety in commercial cut flower stock will meet with much approval and should be encouraged by those who realize that the cut flower trade must extend its sphere beyond the rose, carna- tion, chrysanthemum, violet, and bulb flower group if it is to keep pace with the popular sentiment. Greater variety is the demand of the public and there is a wide range of g I material available from which the responsive grower may select. The announcement of a big advance An ominous in express rates on cut flowers by one advance in 0f the companies carrying quantities of express rates flowers to the wholesale markets in Xew York has an ominous look and if submitted to without emphatic protest is likely to be the forerunner of an equal advance by all the other companies throughout the country. When similar action was taken by the express companies some two or three years ago, prompt work on the part of S. A. F. officials brought about a restoration of the old rates, thus saving many thousands id' dollars to the flower growers ami shippers. It is notorious that scant grat- itude was shown by those wdio were the beneficiaries through this interposition in their behalf by the national society. There are, in the society's archives, scores of letters, written at that time, containing frantic appeals for relief, the writers of which have never contributed a cent to the society's support although individually invited to become members of the organization which bad so signally befriended them. The name of every florist is needed to give due strength and influence to the society and every one should he willing to pay his little share of the cost of the benefits derived. Had all those who were helped on the occasion referred to shown proper appreciation by taking membership in the S. A. F. what a splendid power it would he today! May 5, 1906 HORTICULTURE ssr, AN ECHO FROM MECHANICAL WATERING. Editor HORTICULTURE: Dear Sir: — To say that I am sur- prised at Mr. McHutchison 's letter is a very poor description of my feelings after reading it. I never claimed that 1 had seen the device in question — I never even criticised it! I merely- tried to draw the attention of readers of HORTICULTURE to the fact that mechanical watering, had been in vogue many years ago, in "the dear old land across the sea," from which the majority of the men have come who have raised horticulture in Ameri- ca to the high pedestal "she" occupies. I am sorry that Mr. Pinlayson's or my remarks could not "remind" Mr. McHutchison of any more vivid simile that a "dumb waiter and a modern elevator." I believe several instances could be quoted where both of these useful devices are used in the same building, said building being of the most modern construction. And right here I would like to say that I (although I have not had the pleasure of seeing Mr. W.'s device) believe "mechanical watering" backed up by the judicious use of the hose will be the "modus operandi" adopted by a major- ity of the larger growers in the near future. All inventors are naturally jealous of any adverse criticism of their invention, but I have yet to read or know of an invention that was per- fect at the start. But when the mere stating of indisputable facts to prove that mechanical watering was going 40 years ago, prompts Mr. McHutchi- son to bet a large specimen of the "forbidden fruit," I trust that future criticism may be extremely mild and modified, or it will make one tremble to think what terrible indiscretions Mr. McHutchison et al. may indulge in. CHARLES INGRAM. ADIANTUM EDGARII. LIKES MECHANICAL WATERING. Editor HORTICULTURE: Dear Sir: — I have noticed arguments for and against mechanical watering in your columns, and having seen the new system in operation at the Geo. Wittbold Co.'s plant, I wish to say, as a gardener, who has been in business for 45 years, that the idea has much merit and will save much labor in the greenhouse. Let us compare the idea to a sewing machine, which has done much to lessen the labors of the house wife; it will do most of the sew- ing; although fine needle work is still done by hand. I will equip some of my houses with the system after July 1st and shall be glad to have brother florists call and see it in operation. WM. EDLEFSEN. Milwaukee, Wis. PERSONAL. Andrew Meyer, Jr., for the past three years Superintendent of Parks, St. Louis, has been appointed City For- ester, and will enter upon his duties immediately. Miss Florence Browne Stumpp, daughter of George M. Stumpp, and Henry Mehl, Jr., were married at St. James' Church, New York City, on Wednesday, April 25. We present herewith a picture of the latest addition to the list of com- mercial adiantums. The variety ap- peared among (he plants in a bed of Adiantum decorum and is regarded by Mr. Edgar as undoubtedly a seed varia- tion of that species, which it resembles in all respects excepting size which is very much larger. It is considerabl> larger than Adiantum Croweanum fronds measuring 36 inches in length having been produced. The photograph shows a plant eighteen months old. CITY LIFE. (Written for the Country Gentleman bj Marie A. Drew.) 1 own nothing of all I survey, My right here all seem to dispute; From the Harlem clear down to the bay. There's no room for a fowl or a shoot. Oh, city life! What are the charms That millions can see in thy face? Better dwell in the poorest of barns Than live in this horrible place! I am right in humanity's reach. Not a foot can I journey alone, Never hear the sweet music of speech, (For a week I have not heard my own) ; The people that rush through the streets My form with indifference see; The girls jostle wherever we meet. Their boldness is shocking to me. Fresh butter, fresh eggs and sweet cream. Divinely bestowed upon man. Oh, had I a flying machine, How soon would I taste you again! My hunger I then might assuage With food that was healthful to eat. And not starve at a table d'hote Down here on Twentieth Street. Now, swiftly the fire-engine comes! To rival the speed it attains The swift little errand boy runs. And the hospital ambulance strains! When I think of my native land, With its feather beds not stuffed with hair. And its great herds of cattle not canned. Oh, what would I give to be there! OBITUARY. Abraham Hostetter, of Manheim. Pa., died on April 18, aged 57 years He was a member of the Society of American Florists. John C. Blair, of the firm of Blair AL Kaufman, Kansas City, Mo., died on April 17, aged 66 years. Mr. Blair was a member of the firm of Blair & Kaui man, nurserymen, with offices in Kan- sas City and nurseries in Argentine. William Pearce, who for many years \.as located at Rockaway avenue and Dean street. Brooklyn, N. Y., died a' his home on April 22, aged ninet\ years. He was a native of Hertford shire. England. A widow, six daugh- ters and two sons survive him. George H. Ellwanger of the firm of Ellwanger & Barry, died at his home in Rochester, New York, after an ill ness lasting for several months. Mr. Ellwanger was born in Rochester fifty-eight years ago. His father was George Ellwanger who established the nursery business to which Ellwanger & Barry succeeded. He was a schol- arly writer and American horticulture has been enriched by a number of books of which he was the author, the best known of which is the "Garden's Story." His brother, the late H. B. Ellwanger, was the author of "The Rose," a book which has been th^ American standard on this subject for many years. The death of Mr. Ell- wanger is a national loss. 586 horticulture: May 5, 1906 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. The 31st Annual Convention of the American Association of Nurserymen will be held June 13, 14, and 15, 1906, at Dallas, Texas, in the Commercial Club rooms. The Oriental Hotel will be headquarters. The Southwestern Excursion Bureau has announced a rate of one regular standard fare plus $2.00 for the round trip from all points in its territory to Dallas, Texas and return. Dates of sale: June 11 and 12, 1906. Final re- turn limit: 21 days from date of sale. Connecting lines have been advised of the action of the Southwestern Excur- sion Bureau and those who are repre- senting the Association in the matter confidently expect that rates more favorable than usual will be secured. Those who expect to attend should take the matter up early with local ticket agents so that they may have ample time to get advices. The Secretary will be pleased to furnish later information to all who request it and are unable to gain de- finite advice from local ticket agents. Under date of April 25, President Albertson writes: "Am just in receipt of word from the Frisco line that they have got concessions for our Associa- tion of the privilege of going by one route and returning by another, that is, we could go down by way of the Frisco through South Missouri and North Arkansas and return by the Rock Island through Indian Territory, Oklahoma and Kansas by way of Kan- sas City, with stop-over privileges going and coming. And to those want- ing a further extension of their ticket thirty days extension would be granted beyond the limit, thus giving a chance for any outside trips into Mexico or California or anywhere else wanted. This is on the basis of one fare plus $2.00 from St. Louis. If our party makes up one hundred from St. Louis they will give us a special train going down and wherever there can be a sleeping car load made up the sleeper will be run right through to Dallas if arrangements are made in advance." The program committee suggests that the Eastern contingent meet at St. Louis and be ready to leave in a body, Monday afternoon, June 11th, the Northwestern contingent to meet at Kansas City same date and all join at a proper place and the consolidated train to arrive at Dallas, Tuesday afternoon, June 12. The Oriental Hotel will be head- quarters. Rates will be $2.50 per day and up, American plan. Members are advised to engage rooms in advance. One session only a day will be held, from 9 A. M. to 1 P. M. The remainder of the time afternoons and evenings to be given up to recreation and busi- ness. It is intended to arrange for sions to the orchards and other places of note in the state. The Fruit Banquet is expected to be given probably on Thursday night. The exhibits are expected to be ar- ranged near the Auditorium where the sessions are to be held. Provisional Program. June 13th, 190G, at 9 o'clock A. M.: Calling to order, President E. Al- bertson of Indiana; Welcome to Texas, by Stanley H. Watson, 15 minutes: Response, by Judge Lynn of Rochester, 20 minutes; Wel- come to Dallas, by Hon. John A. Ewton, Pres. Hundred and Fifty Thousand Club, 20 minutes; Re- sponse, by Congressman N. W. Hale of Tennessee, 20 minutes; Welcome to the Orchards of Texas, by Roland Morrill of Morrill, Texas, 20 minutes; Response, by J. H. Hale of Connecti- cut, 20 minutes; President's Annual Address, by E. Albertson of Indiana, 30 minutes; Report of Standing Com- mittees: On Transportation, 60 minutes, On Tariff, 50 minutes, On Legislation, 30 minutes; Report of secretary; Re- port of Treasurer; Selection of State Vice-Presidents; Meeting of Nursery- men's Mutual Protective Association at 3 p. m. Thursday, June 14th, 1906: "Specific Requirements of New Varieties in California Fruit Growing," Prof. Wick- son, Berkley, California, 40 minutes; "The Importance and Best Methods of the Bud and Scion Supply in Propa- gating," C. C. Mayhew, Texas, 15 minutes; On "Credits," Geo. H. Josselyn, New York, 20 minutes; Meeting of American Nurserymen's Protective Association at 3 p. m. Friday, June 15th, 9 o'clock A. M.: "An Uniform Standard of Grading Nursery Stock, and its Adoption," C. J. Brown, N. Y.; "Ornamentals— Their Increasing Importance, Propagation, etc.." J. Wilkinson Elliott, Pitttburgh, Pa., 20 minutes; "Commercial Fertili- zers for Trees," W. F. Heikes, Alaba- ma, 20 minutes; "Storing Nursery Stock, Dampness, Temperature, Pack- ing, etc.," Wm. Pitkin, 20 minutes; Opening the Question Box; Report of Committee on Exhibits; Report of Committee on Resolutions; Election of Officers; Selection of Next Place of Meeting. Just what the condition of affairs would have been had it not been for the American Association of Nursery- men is food for thought. For the benefit of those who do not appreciate the work take the record of this year. Note this extract from a letter from President Albertson: "We call your special attention to the reduction of 15 per cent, from second-class rates on trees in boxes in the official territory, and to the changes in minimum car-load weights in West- ern and Southern classifications. Also that in the Western classification bales now go at actual weight in con- signments of one hundred pounds, or over, regardless of sizes of individual bales. "By these changes in classifications there will be a very large saving in the nurserymen's freight bills, and an expansion of territory that can profit- ably be covered by them, and a bring- ing closer together of buyer and seller. "This saving in freight probably amounting to $50,000.00, or more, per year, as there are a number of firms to each of whom the saving will be from $1,000.00 to $5,000.00 per year on box shipments in the official territory alone, while in the Western a saving of 20 per cent, on all small cars, and in the Southern a saving of 20 per cent, in minimum weight on all cars — not counting the other changes that have been made. The Secretary's address is George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y. FLORISTS' CLUB OF PHILADEL- PHIA. A well-attended meeting of the above club was held on the 1st inst, the main attraction being a paper on "Greenhouse Construction" by Dennis T. Connor, the Philadelphia represen- tative of the Lord & Burnham Co. A lively discussion followed the paper and much food for thought and many wrinkles of value developed. Adolph Fahrenwald, J. L. Dillon, W. K. Har- ris, Edward A. Stroud, Fred Hahman. Walter P. Stokes and others took part in the discussion. Mr. Fahrenwald ex- hibited the cups won at the rose show in Boston and was congratulated on his success. The attraction for next meeting will be a symposium on the peony, and a preliminary discussion on the Dayton meeting in August. An ex- hibit of Zion House cucumber came from Wm. Robertson. The proposition to raise the dues of the club was vot;d down. The general opinion seemed to be that the club was giving every pos- sible inducement to the members, and that doubling the dues would have lit- tle or no effect under the conditions. TARRYTOWN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The regular monthly meeting of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society was held Tuesday evening, April 24th, President Mooney in the chair. Wil- liams Scott's prize carried over from the March meeting for the best flower- ing plant was won by John Fether- stone of Yonkers with a beautiful plant of Cineraria stellata; he also carried off Pres. Mooney's prize, for the best-grown foliage plant, with a well-grown plant of caladium, and re- ceived the society's certificate of merit for an improved plant of schizanthus. President Mooney gave a short talk on chrysanthemums, which was followed by discussion by the members. The May meeting being Ladies' night the members are re- quested to make as large an exhibit of cut flowers as possible. The enter- tainment committee are working hard to make this a success. JAMES BALLANTYNE, Cor. Sec. NEW LONDON COUNTY HORTI- CULTURAL SOCIETY. On Monday evening, April 24, Robert Veitch of New Haven gave an instructive and interesting address be- fore the New London County Horti- cultural Society, taking for his sub- ject "Seeds — How to Plant and Grow Them." He explained at length the different kinds of seeds ranging from the smallest, that of the orchid, to the cocoanut, the largest, and touching up- on their periods of vitality, said seeds May 5, 1906 HORTICULTURE. ;-)87 should never be planted when the ground was dry. Plant under a depth of earth equal to the thickness of the seed, except in the case of sweet peas, which go six inches deep. Mr. Veitch stated that all the vege- table seed sold under such a variety of nomenclature came out of the same bin and the fancy names accounted for the difference in price. He advised buying from firms that advertise largely and have a reputation to main- tain, not from commission houses. He referred to the government free distribution of seeds as petty graft and told of getting lettuce from a package of" government aster seed. A fortune is waiting for the man who can pro- duce bulbs in the United States which now have to come from Holland and Mr. Veitch predicted that British Col- umbia was destined to become the seed growing region of North America, although California was now doing such a large share of seed producing. A vote of thanks was given Mr. Veitch at the end of the meeting, which closed after he had answered a num- ber of inquiries from the audience. PASADENA GARDENERS' ASSO- CIATION. The regular meeting of this associa- tion was held at the G. A. R. hall, Friday, April 20. J. C. Vaughan, who was present, spoke of the usefulness of the flower show, school gardening, flower carnivals, etc. The silver cups and vases were then presented to the winners of the recent spring show — in all thirteen cups and five Japanese vases, besides $97.50 in cash. Before the close of the meeting the subject of a relief fund for the San Francisco sufferers was brought up and the as- sociation subscribed $25; in addition there was handed in from individuals $28.50, making a total of $53.50. The meeting closed with refreshments and a few remarks from the visitors. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLOR- ISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. President Kasting has appointed the following gentlemen to serve as state vice-presidents for the year 190G: — Alabama — Hugh Seale, Birmingham. California — P. Ferrari, San Fran- cisco. Colorado — J. A. Valentine, Denver. Connecticut — G. X. Amrhyn, New Haven. District of Columbia— Geo. C. Shaf- fer, Washington. Delaware — Chas. Simon, Jr.. Wil- mington. Florida— C. D. Mills. Jacksonville. Georgia — J. E. Jackson. Gainesville. Illinois, S. — J. F. Ammann, Edwards- ville. Illinois, N. — Leonard Kill, Chicago. Indiana — Theo. A. Dorner, Lafayette. Iowa— Roy F. Wilcox. Council B'uffs. Kansas — Chas. P. Mueller, Wichita. Kentucky — Fred Louis Schulz. Louis- ville. Louisiana — P. A. Chopin. New Or- leans. Maine — Albert Dirwanger, Portland. Marvland — William Weber. OakLnd. Massachusetts, E — W. N. Craig, North Easton. Massachusetts, W. — H. C. Schmeiske, Lenox. Michigan, N. — Henry W. E. Goetz. Saginaw, West Side. Michigan, S. — J. F. Sullivan, Detroit. Minnesota — C. A. Clauson, Albert Lea. Missouri, E. — Fred H. Meinhardt, St. Louis. Missouri, W. — Samuel Murray, Kan- sas City. Nebraska — Lewis Henderson, Omaha. New Hampshire — Benjamin Chase, Deny. New Jersey — John Birnie, West Ho- boken. New York, W — Geo. W. McClure, Buffalo. New York, E — W. H. Siebrecht, As- toria, L. I. North Carolina — James M. Lamb, Fayetteville. Ohio, N. — C. J. Graham, Cleveland. Ohio, S. — J. A. Peterson, Westwood. Cincinnati. Oregon — James Forbes, Portland. Pennsylvania, W. — Gustav Ludwig. Alleghany. Pennsylvania, E. — Leo Niessen, Philadelphia. Rhode Island — S. J. Reuter, Westerly. South Carolina — C. A. Moss, Spar- tanburg. South Dakota — E. C. Newbury, Mitchell. Texas — Harry Donnelly, Dallas. Virginia— Lloyd G. Blick, Norfolk. Washington — L. B. Burkett. Tacoma Park. West Virginia — Gustav Obertneyer, Parkersburg. Wisconsin — W. A. Kennedy, Milwau- kee. Wisconsin— "F. C. Smith, Ashland. Ontario — J. H. Dunlop, Toronto. Manitoba — H. E. Philpott, Winnipeg. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. Department of Plant Registration. The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Pa., submits for registra- tion H. P. Rose, Charles Wagner: habit vigorous: color, bright red, closely approaching scarlet; flowers large and double, and of excellent sub- stance; fragrant, profuse bloomer; the foliage is large, dark green, and thick. It is entirely hardv. W. J. STEWART, Secretary. NOTES FROM THE TWIN CITIES. Gardening is in evidence all over Minneapolis and St. Paul, and accord- ing to indications our landscape art- ists are out-doing themselves in im- proving their work of past years. Many citizens seem to be a little im- patient at the delay in the parks, but it is possible that this impatience is augmented by the stir of preparations for the National Encampment of the G. A. R. which is to be held in Min- neapolis next August. There are to be several fine floral pieces in the parks in honor of the old soldiers who are coming to visit us. These pieces will be emblematic of the American flag, G. A. R. badges, and other reminders of peace and war. Nothing is too gcod for the "boys of 'G4," and we will all do our best to show them that we fully appreciate the work they did for our glorious Homeland. I often hear your paper well spoken of hereabouts and I trust it is making satisfactory progress. I certainly ap- preciate my copy greatly. — A. P. H. A VACUUM SYSTEM IN GREEN- HOUSE HEATING. Read before the Detroit Florists' Chili liy Frank A. Simonus. (Continued from Page 472.) The ordinary gravity return sys- tem, as this medium has usually been installed under, is, if put in properly, a very good system as compared with the other systems mentioned. Al- though open to the same objection of the low setting necessary of the boil- er, or a trap system for returning the water of condensation of the. boiler. There is also the trouble of the coils becoming air or water bound, to the detriment of the radiating surfaces and a reduced amount of heat liber- ated as a result. The steam heat usually carried in such system, being considerably above the atmospheric pressure, is often more than is necessary in moderate weather, and one of the principal ob- jections on this account is that a coil must be full of steam, or entirely shut off, as, if an attempt is made to only partially fill the coil with steam in order to moderate the heat, that coil will gradually fill with water from the condensation remaining in it, or other water from other parts of the system backing up into it, as the pres- sure in that particular coil, under this condition, is less than in the balance of the system, and the water in it will not flow against the heavier pressures in the balance of the system. While the heat can be increased to a certain point above boiling water in the gravity system according to the pressure carried, there is still a limit to this, as if carried beyond this pres- sure limit trouble is encountered in returning the water to the boiler. It is, however, necessary to have a temperature of 212 degrees at least, in the heating coils under this system, in order to free the system from air which must be forced out against the atmosphere, and necessarily must have a pressure equal to it, or a little above, to do so. This temperature is often more than required, but cannot be reduced without shutting off en- tirely the heating medium. One very strong point in favor of steam heat being that, in case of over- heating, artificial heat is not needed, the system will cool down in a very short time after steam is shut off the coils. From these analyses of hot water, and gravity steam, as a medium for this service, there are found to be good and bad points in each; while water can be used through a wide range of temperature and is flexible in this way to the ordinary demands of outside temperature, it is slow to respond to emergencies, whereas steam will respond quickly to urgent demands, but has no very wide range of temperature and nothing below 212 degrees, and cannot be used to heat less than full coils at a temperature of 212 degrees, showing no flexibility in that way. A perfect system of heating, that will conform to the requirements of flexibility and demand, and one that will, on account of such features, se- cure practically a uniform tempera- ture in the space to be heated, must necessarily combine the most impor- tant points of these two systems and 588 HORTICULTURE- May 5, 190t> LUDVIG NOSBAK, ONARGA ILL. ' 'ask with Order. I'e; Ageratum, Si. Guerney, 2 in. $ Alternanthera, red and yellow, 2 in Alternanthera, 1 e d and yellow, K. C Alyssiim, sweet, giant and dwarf, 2 1-4 in. Asparagus, HI. Nana , 3-1 1., $5 00; 2 1-4 in Spreng, 3 in., $5. or ; 2 1-4 in. Begonia, Vernon Comp., 2 1-4 in Caladium, Esc, istsize, large *' " 2d siz , good •4 Fai cy leaved, per dozen, $2.00 Cobcea, fr m soil, $1 50, 2 14 in Coleus, standard and fancy, 2 1-4 in. Coleus, >tandard and fancy, R. C Dahlias, Henry Patrick, white; 1 ivoni, pink: Snow Clad, dwf. white, and 20 other best varieties; divided field ro' Is. Dusty Miller, Cent. Gymn. 2 in Dusty Miller, Cinerar.Marit. 2 ii 40,000 Ferns, Boston and Fiersonii, 2 1-4 in.. " Same, 3-in 11 " 4 in 1 Ferns, Piersonii Elegantissima, per dozen, 2 1-4 in., $3.00: 3 in., $5.00; 4 m., $10.00 Feverfew, Little («, 3 in., $5.00; 2 14 in Fuchsia, afs't, 2 1-4 in 40,000 Geraniums, Nutt and .Standard var , 2 I -4 in 20,000 Geraniums, Nutt and standard var., 3-in 10,000 Geraniums, Ivy leaved an Trego, 2 1-4 in- ■ Heliotrope, in var., extra fine, 2 1-4 in Lautana, ass't., 2 1-4 in. ••• Lemon Verbena, 2 1-4 i... Lobelia, (op., tine bushy, 2 1-4 i" Lobelia, Speciosa, trail, strong, 2 1-4 in Haurandya, climbing, 2 in. ■■ Hyrtle, creeping, hardy, ever- green, 2 1 -4 in Nasturtium, dwf. and tall, sep., 2 1-4 in Pansies, Florists' Intern. ,trpl. " " "in bloom 10,000 Pennisetum RupeF lianum, Fountain Grass, 2 1-4 in \ 0,000 Pennisetum Rupel> lianum, from soil . Petunia, KansasWhite, Snow- storm and ass't , 2 1-4 in.. . . Petunia, same, 3 in " single, in expensive var., mixed, 2 1-4 in 20,000 Salvia, ass't., 5 stan- dard var., 2 1-4 in Smilax, seedlings Swainsona Alba, 3 in. $5.00: 2j^ in 20,000 Verbena, sep. .white, pink, blue, crimson, scarlet and mix., very fine, 2 [-4 in. r IOOO IOO I5.OO $2 CO I5.0O 2. CO 5.OO .60 15.00 2.00 2.5O 2.5O 20.00 2.50 IO. CO 5.CO 25.OO 3.CO I5.OO 2.00 6.0O • 75 5. CO 2.50 2 OO 37-50 75.00 40.00 4.OO S.00 15x0 20.00 20.00 22.50 45.00 I8.CO 15 OO 15.00 15.00 6.00 20.00 S.00 20.00 tS.oc 2.50 2.50 2.50 5.00 2.50 2.00 2.50 2.50 2. CO 2.00 2.50 2.50 2.00 •75 1.25 2.50 I. CO 2 50 5.00 20,000 Verbena, same, trpl., from soil, per too $1.00 10,000 Vinca Var., 2 in. $2.00; 2 1-2 in. $3.00; 3 in. $5.00; 4 in. $8.00 per 100 VEGETABLE PLANTS. Cash with Order. Per 1000 100 200,000 Asparagus, Conn. and 1'nl'ii.. r \ear old, strong $2.00 $50 100,000 Horse Radish Sets 2.00 .50 100,000 Rhubarb, Linmeus and Victoria, fine stock, div. roots 40.00 5 .OO PLANTS FROM SOIL. Alternanthera, red and yedow. 1 .00 Co baa, trpl 1.00 Dracena Indivisa, trpl. 1.00 Heliotrope, from sand 1 .00 Kenilworth Ivy 1.00 Lobelia, dwf. and trailing, trpl. 1.00 Maurandya, trpl 100 Nasturtium, dwf. and tall, trpl 1.00 Pennisetum Rupellianum, trpl 1.00 Petunia, single 1 co Salvia, trpl 1.25 Verbena, white, pink, scarlet, crimson, blue and mixed.---- 8.00 I 00 PERENNIAL PLANTS From 2 1-4 in. Pots. Aquilegia 2.00 Candytuft Sempervir 2.00 Coreopsis Lanceolata (irfl. 2.00 Delphinium, in var 2.00 Eryngium Amethystum . 2.00 Forget=me=not 2.00 Gaillardia Grandiflora 2.00 Gypsophila Paniculata. . . . 2.00 Lavender, trpl., from soil. . . • 1.00 Oriental Poppy, ted 2.00 Pink, Chinese 2.00 Pink, hardv , i > var 2. OO Tritoma Pfitserii 2.00 Yucca Filamentosa 2.00 For other varieties, see Wholesale List. 30,000 CANNAS. 2.00 .50 From Pots. Special Prices Per doz. 100 4 00 5.00 Robusta, bronz- leaved .70 A. Bouvier, rirh crimson 70 Chas. Henderson, bright crimson .70 4.50 Florence Vaughan, yellow, red dots 5. CO Burbank, yellow, red spots. 4.00 nixed, green leav d 3.00 •' bronze leaved 3.00 See list for 25 other varieties. STARTED PLANTS, Ready to Pot or Plant. 1S.00 2.00 Robusta Chas. Henderson. Florence Vaughan. Burbank nixed, green and bronze leaved •35 .50 •5° •35 •35 /oo 2.00 3.00 3-5° 2 OO 2.00 be free, as far as possible, of the ob- jectionable features. As may be learned from any steam table in a text book, water will boil or vaporize at 212 degrees at the sea level and at atmospheric pressure, and at 98 degrees in a perfect vacuum. It follows that if confined in a vacuum of any degree between these two points, water will boil, or vaporize at a corresponding temperature. In the simple or ordinary vacuum heating systems, the steam after con- densing in an ordinary radiator or coil is discharged as water from that coil through a vacuum valve that is sup- posed to only allow the water of con- densation and the air to escape. This discharge is into a partial vacuum, as the entire return system is under this partial vacuum and is produced by a vacuum pump at the end of a return line. As, even when heating under steam at atmospheric pressure, this water of condensation has 208 to 210 degrees when discharged through this vacuum valve into the partial vacuum, and as water at 2U2 degrees will vaporize un- der a vacuum of five inches (or 2 1-2 inches negative pressure), it follows that this water still has heat enough to allow at least a part of it to vapor- ize when traveling along these return pipes toward the vacuum pump; as a result, a jet of cold water is injected into this return pipe just before it teaches the pump in order to con- dense this re-evaporation and so al- low the pump to handle it. Now, in condensing1 this vapor the units of heat in it have to be destroyed by the jet of cold water, and all the benefit derived from such loss of heat is in allowing the pump to continue the vacuum by handling this vapor; advantages of the vacuum system are enough to warrant this extravagance, and with a vacuum system, it has al- ways been considered absolutely nec- essary to indulge in such. To secure a further economy in util- izing the units of heat in radiating surface, that are destroyed by the jet of water in the simple system, by con- ducting the water of the condensation through a secondary coil, or radiator, that contains the same partial vacuum as the return system we can utilize the heat of this vapor in giving out heat to this secondary coil; this coil acting as a surface condenser in doing the same work as the cold water under the other plan. After this re-evaporation is again condensed, it passes to the vacuum pump as solid water. With such a system it is not neces- sary to carry any steam pressure on heating system, as when the weather is moderate, steam at one-half pound to one pound below atmosphere can be carried, or even lower, and a perfect circulation secured at a corresponding- ly lower heat. The vacuum pump al- ways removes the air and water at any reasonable pressure below atmosphere it is desired to operate it under, so that every square inch of radiating surface is heated surface. The steam mains can be considerably smaller than for gravity steam, or for hot water. The returns are very much smaller than with either steam or water systems. It is not necessary to carry return pipes back under ground, as they can, as well, be carried overhead. No air valves are needed. SUPPLEMENT HORTICULTURE, Vol III, No, 18 MAY 5, 1906 *»*v May 5, 190(5 horticulture: 589 In case of emergency, steam at any pressure up to twenty-five pounds (2G5 deg.) can be used and can be se- cured on a moment's notice, as the boiler pressure will be about that all of the time, and the pressure needed in system, regulated by a reducing valve as required; usually less than one pound pressure (212 deg.). The temperature of secondary coil is from 170 deg. to 195 deg., according to vacuum carried. Such a system allows of controlling the heat in any or all coils, as desired, as it is not necessary to have the en- tire coil either entirely free of steam or completely full as, the vacuum pump keeping the coils free of air and water, the steam valve can be opened to admit only sufficient steam to heat as much or little of the coil as desired, and this will continue as long as these conditions exist. An automatic heat regulator will give much closer and more economical results than can be possible by hand regulation. Also, being on guard all of the time, such an apparatus is al- ways ready to take care ot any condi- tions that may come up, and owing to the quick change secured by the steam in the radiating surfaces, an approxi- mately uniform temperature is se- cured, according to the temperature the thermostat is set at, in the room. The sun may break through the clouds fifty times a day and give suffi- cient heat for a few minutes' time that would result in overheat if the artifi- cial heat was used at the same time, with an automatic regulation. How- ever, this heat is shut off before any overheating takes place, and remains off as long as the temperature is main- tained by this outside source. To better illustrate the economy in automatic heat regulation, it Is only necessary to consider that as ordinari- ly figures, the radiation in any build- ing is considered ample to heat that building to a certain temperature when the outside temperature is zero, or even ten degrees below zero. And while in reality such conditions do not exist very many days and ofttimes the outside temperature is very moderate for days, during which time the entire radiation is not needed, it follows that all of the time any part of it is shut off, the demand on the boiler is re- duced that much, and a corresponding decrease in coal should result. The thermostat acts as a very re- liable servant, who keeps close watch of the thermometer, and when the prop- er temperature is secured, immediately closes the steam valves on the coils, allowing them to remain closed until the thermometer shows the temper- ature to be dropping, when these valves are opened again. With these vacuum systems the boiler can be set on the ground level, or even above, if desired. Everything can be made automatic, as both pumps and dampers can be controlled mechanically, to conform to the conditions giving the best results. INCORPORATED. Trinidad Floral Company, Trinidad, Co., capital $10,000. H. Klein, presi- dent; L. R. Gottlieb, secretary. The Maine Nursery Co., Hampden, Me. President. F. L. Temple; secre- tary and treasurer, Frank H. Damon; directors, Henry W. Mayo, M Farn- ham and H. C. Whittemore. PIONEER GUARANTEED NURSERY STOCK i% 1 AT WHOLESALE PRICES. I All stock guaranteed disease free and true to name. Hart Pioneer Stock is pure bred and produces heavy crops. Value received for every dollar sent us. No Agent's Commission. WRITE FOR COnPLETE PRICE LIST. WE WILL SAVE YOU HONEY. HART PIONEER NURSERIES, Established 1865. Fort Scott, Kan. John Waterer & Sons, ki- AMERICAN NURSERY BACSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest slock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list of plan's grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons In London. CAPE JESSAMINES A very fragrant, white flower with dark green foliage, suitable for all decorations. We guarantee time and condition of arrivals. 7S cts. per 100, $6.00 per 1000. SEASON, MAY IS to JUNE IS ASA WRIGHT, ALVIN. TEXAS HOTH O US E GRAPE VINES, fine strong, two and three year old canes, Black Hamburg, Muscat Alexandria and other varieties. Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. Geraniums, red, white and pink, 4 in. poU, $7.00 Cannas, Mad. Crozy, Alph. Bouvier, Egan- dale, Italia, Queen Charlotte 8.00 Scarlet Sage, 4 in. pot. ■_■•;■ ■• 7.00 Centauria Gymocarpa and Candidissima, 3 in. pot» S.OO Verbena», 2': in. poU 2.50 Petunias, 2H in. pots 2.50 Double Petunias, 5 in. pots, fine- 5.00 HERMANN SCHOENFELD 86th and Crothers Ave., Elmwood PHILADELPHIA, PA. WILLIAM PLUMB Landscape Gardener >"<■ Horticultural Expert Estates Large and Small Laid Out, Giaded and Planted St. James Building, 1133 Broadway NEW YORK ARTHUR GOWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER lOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best M xtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog 100,000 Box for Edging No. 1, $35.00 per 1000 No. 2, $25.00 per 1000 J. H. TROY. New Rochelle, N. Y. FOREST TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS AND SEEDLINGS intalpa Speclosa, Black Locust. Nursery giowD and collected seeds and seedlings. FOREST NURSERY AND SEED CO. McMINNVILLE, TENN.R.F. D. 2 Dahlia Roots and Plants DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacotk, Inc. ATCO, IV. J. 590 HORTICULTURE May 5, 1906 THE GLADIOLUS. Cultural Instructions and Care of the Cut Flowers. (We are indebted to H. H. Groff, the gladi- olus specialist for the following practi- cal directions.) The gladiolus is not exacting in its demands upon the soil. I have grown it on one block of land yearly for over fifteen years, the only fertilizer used being well-rotted stable manure and hard wood ashes applied before ploughing in the autumn. No fertili- zers are needed on strong new soils as d Profuse watering at intervals is de- sirable where local peculiarities of soil and limited rainfall prevail during the season of active plant growth and blooming. A brief period of ripening before the latter season is beneficial, if not too severe, as this hardens the plant tissues and assures flowers and spikes of increased durability and quality. Excessively succulent growth is not beneficial to plant, flower or corm. For best results, plant in full ex- posure to the sun, in locations having a free circulation of air, avoid crowd- ing by other plants or overshading oy trees, buildings or hedges. Plant from two to four inches deep according to the size of the corms,— matured corms never less than four inches,— two to four inches aparl in double rows, which may be made as close as twelve inches in beds or borders. The great- est satisfaction is secured by growing several thousand in the vegetable gar- den for daily cutting as the first flow- ers open. , Dig the corms before the ground freezes, cut off the stalk close to the corm and store in a cool dry place, in baskets or shallow boxes. The old corm may be removed a few weeks later when convenient. It is not nec- essary to wait until the plant dies down before harvesting the corms, as a few weeks after blooming is suffi- cient to mature both for this purpose. As our whole interest centres in the beautiful flowers of the gladiolus,— which for beauty and diversity in the whole range of color have no equals m horticulture, and their durability when cut for table and other decorative pur- poses is unexcelled in their season: — here it is well to be fully informed as to the treatment that will ensure the best results. Cut the spike when the first flower opens and place in water without over- crowding. Remove the terminal buds soon as this checks stalk development and throws the strength into the larger and earlier maturing flowers. The end of the stalk should be shortened and the water renewed daily with frequent cleansing of the vases. In shortening the stalk cut diagonally, to insure free absorption of water by the spike with- out the contamination and obstruction, caused by the sediment, if cut at a right angle. "The fact that blooming the spikes in the shade of room or piazza modi- fies the field colors, from bright shades and tints to delicate flushes and shad- ings and also reduces the latter types to tlie faintest tinge of color or white, is well known to experienced growers. The advent of the new hybrids pro- ducing the most intense and deep shades of violet, purple, crimson and scarlet as well as new yellows and other bright colors, makes it desirable that these brilliant combinations be _ preserved when the spikes are cut for decorative purposes. To ensure this most desirable result, place the vases of these highly colored types in the early morning sun for an hour or two daily, preferably after renovation and renewal of the water. This practice will also enable the re- tention and normal presentation of the original delicate tints and shadings re- ferred to in the preceeding paragraph, if so desired. As it takes about three days after cutting to bring the spikes into strong blooming condition, this should be allowed for in advance of the date of intended use. The spikes can be ship- ped a thousand miles by standing them on end in suitable baskets or boxes. On arrival, cut off the end of the stalk, and remove the terminal buds before placing in water, they will then revive quickly and with proper care give pleasure for a week or more. One of the causes of the popularity of the gladiolus as a decorative flower, is the fact that it has no perfume, as there are few flowers used for this purpose that are not distasteful to some one,— particularly in closed rooms— either from personal preference or painful association. Where the pollen proves irritating to the tissues of the respiratory organs, as in the case of hay-fever subjects, the anthers may be easily pinched out during the daily renovation, when the faded florets are also removed. This removal of the anthers is de- sirable in the highly colored types re- ferred to, where the shed pollen dulls the brilliancy of the petals on which it may fall. BUSINESS CHANGES. Boyle Bros, have purchased the establishment of Peter Boll at Maiden, Mass. Charles S. Stout has purchased the greenhouse and business of E. J. Gove, Biddeford, Me. Frank Cramer of Stuyvesant, N. Y„ has leased the greenhouses of James Purcell at Valatie, N. Y. William C. Smith & Co. have pur- chased the brokerage business of Pil- cher & Burrows, St. Louis, Mo., and will conduct it on the same lines as heretofore. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. Lynn. Mass.— Frank Dolansky, addi- tions. , , , Lancaster, N. Y.— A. Schnabel, one house. ._ , Milwaukee, Wis— Nic Zweifel, two houses. Tewksbury, Mass.— George Fost r. one house. m _. South Portland, Me.— J. W. Minot, one house. Chiselhurst, N. J— Fred Bauer, one house. 27x100. Sterling, 111— The Sterling Floral Co., one house. Baltimore, Md.— B. S. Merntt & Co., two houses, 30x12-",. Brockton. Mass.— L. D. Baldwin, ad- ditions to present houses. West Manchester, Mass.— Stephen V. R. Crosby, one house, 20x80. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Greenhouse Grown Fresh Picked Seed ioo Setda 6oc. iooo Seeds $4.00 Soo *' $2.25 5000 " ,9-°° 10,000 Seeds $3,6x0 PRIZE PRIMULA SEEDS sow now. r,'sS plants in bloom for FALL sales. ii Trade Trade Pki. Pkt. Primula sinensis, pu eWhite. $o.to $l.oo •' " Brilliant Red, .60 1.00 " " Holborn Blue, .60 1 00 " " Cri.i.son, .60 i-°° '■ Pink, ■<"» i°° " Mi, hell's European Mixture, .60 1. 00 This is the finest m xture pro urable com- posed of the choicest separate colors on y. Primu'a obconica, Red, . . $0.30 '• " Rose or Pink, .30 '• " pure white, . .30 " " Hybida Mixed Colors, .40 " " FimbriataC oio Mix'd, .50 For Seasonable S <.», 8 var. fine Plants 2 00 Canliflow^r, Snowball 4 Erfurt 2 50 " S-ivee Polatoe-, Red & Yellow 1.25" J. C. SCHMIDT BRISTOL, PA. HORIGUM KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE Mfye HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS Fishkilt-on-HudBOD. NY. SOLD BY SEED DE/ LT RS OF AMERICA. Glenslde, Pa., March 31, 100G. HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS. FIsbklll-on-Hudson, N. Y. Gentlemen:— Seeing "Horlcum" mentioned in Monthly Bulletin of Div. of Zoolo would thank you to inform me where I can gtt a supply, say about a lion Penna. for trial. The San Jose Scale is very bad around this section and could no doubt push sale or the solution, especially as it Is spoken nf so highly in above Bulletin. Your earlv reply will oblige. Yours respect "nil v. P S. Glcnside is twelve miles from Philadelphia. H. J. HINDS. SEEDS of STAR PRITKOSK- rnnu.„ s.el- lata, White, Crimson and Blue, each per I-;2 nz., $I.9C. BEGONIA VERNON MIXED at $1.50 per oz. ASPARAGUS PLUriOSUS NANUS at $4.00 per iroo seeds. And all other new and choice seeds for florists. CYCAS REVOLUTA STEHS just arrived from Japan. Sizes and Prices on application. LILlUn H'RRISII LlLlUn LONOIFLORUM Price on application J. M. THORBURN & CO 36 Cortlandt St., New York QUALITY I5US SEND FOR CATALOGUE. ARTHUR T. B0DDINGT0N 34S Went 1 4th St., Mew York. THOS. J. GREY & CO. Seedsmen Agricultural Machinery Repaired MOWERS SHARPENED 32 South Market St., Boston MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA, ALASKA, BOHEMIA t MUSHROOM =SPAWN = "rj»j Fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO. 91 I CHEMICAL BLDG. ST. LOUIS, MO HELLER'S MICE-PROOF SEED CASES. Sh8=-i feate Circulars. Heller & Co., Mon'pe.ier. 0. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. GLADIOLI Forcing Varieties FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT JAPAN LILIES SEEDS FOR FLORISTS Joseph Breck & Sons Corp, Seeds and Aarricultural Hardware 47-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS. 592 HORTICULTURE May 5, 1906 .Miiiiiiiiiiiiilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllillllllllllillllllllirilllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllitllllllllllllllllllllllir. iOR^JFTE^i} ROSE} KILIvAKNBY and all of the leading varieties. One hundred and thirty S Gx*d£tecl SStook. From 2% Inch Pots. ' KILLfAKNEY. $20 00 per 100; $150.00 per 1,000. S Richmond. $2^.00 per 100. $200.00 per 1,000 ■ Rosalind Orr English. $20.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1,000. ™ Etoile De France. $20.00 per 100. ■ Wellesley. $20. co per 100; $150.00 per i,coo. ■" Liberty. £20.00 per 100, regardless of number oidered. ~ The above varieties on their own roots, from 2% inch pots, very fine plants, re- ™ potted from 2 inch pots. JJ Killarney. $to.co per too: $qo.oo per 1,000. ~ Richmond. $15.00 per too: $120.00 per 1,000. 5 Wellesley. $10,00 per rco; $90.00. per 1,000. S Rosalind Orr English. $1 coo per 100; $90.00 per 1,000, S Hainan Cochet. A magnificent pink rose of Mermet type, and the best of ~ our out door bedders, $15.00 per 100. RICHMOXD ix thousand rose plants grafted this year. Read our list: Standard Varieties Oroitteca. Ivory. Franz Deegen. Bridesmaid. Souvenir du President Carnot. tiride. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. /tadam Hoste. fladame Caroline Testout. /Teteor. La Detroit. Golden Gate. Hrs. Pierpont /".organ, /ladame Abel Chatenay. Grafted from 2% inch pots, $15 00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000; for A No. 1 stock; nothing else will be sent out. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2% inch pots, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. American Beauty. On own roois, from 2% inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000. 3 inch pots,. $ 12.00 per 100; $100 00 per 1 ,000; April, May and June deliveries. rime. Norbert Levavasseur (The Baby R imbler). An ever-blooming dwaif Crimson Rambler. We will furnish Mav delivery plants of this sen- sational rose from 2% inch pots, at $275 per dozen; $17.50 per 100: $42.50 per 250. = A. IV. Ml^RSOIV, CROMWELL, OOIVIV. = — In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir. J 9 BEGONIA 11 Gloirede Lorraine" and "Turnford Hall," for June De- livery. Propagated strictly from Leaf Cuttings. $15.00 per 100, $140.00 per i,oco. All orders filled in rotation, so it will be to your advan- tage to order- now. Cash with order from unknown correspondents. J. A. PETERSON FLORIST McHenry Avenue, Westwood CINCINNATI, O. We are booking orders for June delivery Begonia Gloire de Lorraine Cuttings from 2 1-2 Inch pots. Ready for 4 inch. Price $10.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. Place your order now INNES & McRAE, - Cheswick, Pa. You Will Want a Few Begonia Gloire de Lorraine Plants. My stock comes from an Excellent Source. Why not place your order eany to secure June and July delivery ? Strong 2% in. plants, $15 per 100. $140 per 10O0 S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, - Philadelphia GHIGAGO CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. JAMES HARTSHORNE, Manager. Dracaena tndivlsa, iV\ in., 4 in., 5 in., 7 and 8 in., per doz., 75 cis., $2.00, $3.00. $4.00 and $5.00. Per too, $6.00, $15.00. $20.00, $30.00 and $40.00. Vine, variegata, 4 in., 5 in. Per doz., $i.;o, $2.00. Per 100, $12.00, $15.00. Dahlias, tubers per doz. 75 cls.f per 100, $6.00. Variegated Century Plants— prices and sizes od application. Cash Please. E 4 C. Woodman, Florists, Danvers, Mass. Cyclamen Giant Hybrids Seed taken of exhibition stock the cream of my own strain. None better. 35,000 ready in 6 separaie colors, including Salmonium, Papilio, Rococo and fringed varieties, once transplanted, $ '.so per 100 ; $22.soper 1000; twice transplanted, $3.50 per 100. 3 *n. $7.00 per 100. IMPATIENS HOLSTII one of the best varieties in years, being a continual blooommg plant of scarlet flowers, excellent for pot culture as well as for bedding, sells on sig t. From pots, $3.00 rooted cuttines, $1.50 per 100. Try it, and you won't do without it. CHRIST. WINTERICH Some People ^V^shedt >\\\ Maryland Jessica these columns recent- ly and are buying for trial. We reiterate here — if it succeeds with yon as it does with us, it will prove the best white carnation you evr grew. Despite the variety's apparaent failure in several places, we strongly advise ail growers to give it a trial. We have been irank about its faults as developed in other places. We doubt if these will develop in many places. we believe, will succeed generally and will prove 10 be the best red and white variegated ever disseminated. Few varieties show as strong constitution as this one does and it is a wonderful producer. Extra fine stock of both varieties ready now. R. C, $2.50 per do? ; $12.00 per 100. $100.00 per 1000. Pot plants, $3.00 per roo extra. Send for our catalog, now ready. The M Weber £* Sons Co., Oakland, Md. SALVIAS, 3 in. In Bud and Bloom $2.00 per 100 LOBELIAS, 3 in. " " " " . 3.00 " 100 VERBENAS, 2« in. " " " . . 1.50 " 100 SINGLE FRINGED PETUNIAS, Transplanted, 70c. per 100, by mail, $5.00 per 1000, Ex. VICTORIA ASTERS, Transplanted, 50c. per 100 by mail, $3.00 per 1000, Ex. PANSIES, Best Strain, Transplanted, 60c. per 100 by mail, $3.00 per 1000, Ex. C. WHITTON, CltySt., Utlca, N. Y. IN 10 BEST VARIETIES 100,000 GERANIUMS Finest stock in the country, strong, 3-in., in bud, S4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000: 4 in in bud and bloom, $5.00 to $6.00 per 100. Dracaena Indlvisa, extra large, 5 and 6-in., $2.00 and $ j.oo per doz ; 3-ft., $4.00 per doz. Vince Varleata, strong, 4-in., $6.00 per 100. French Cannas, strong, 3-in.. $4.00 per 100. WM.S.HERZOG, Morris Plains, N.J. Lilium Auratum Bulbs IN PRIME CONDITION 6-8. $4.00 p;r 100, $35.0" per 1,000 7-9, 4.50 per 100, 40.00 per 1,000 V.H.HALLOCK& SON, Queens, N.Y. American Beauty Plants ■ ' 2 |n°h p°,s $80.00 per I OOO ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Fresh Seed Crop of 1906 S2.50 per IOOO Seeds Lotsof 10 M. at S2.oo per IOOO seeds SAMUEL S. PENNOCK The Wholesale Florist of Philadelphia 1608-18 Ludlow St. Store closes at 8 p.m. ROSES-ROSES Don't delay We offer following varieties in 2x2H-in. rose pots ready for a shift. Strictly Mo. 1 stock — clean and healthy. If you are not ready for them at once let us shift them into 3-in for you and deliver any time in June — It wi>l pay you. 2X2% 2% X % 3X 3 inches inches inches 7000 Bride $2.50 $3.50 $i.oo 3000 Bridesmaid .... 2.50 3.50 5.C0 3000 Golden Gate .... 2.50 350 5.00 1500 Ivory 2,50 3. so 5.00 1000 Souv, de Wooton . 3.00 4.50 6.00 2500 Kaiserin Aug Vic. 1 00 4.50 5.oo 8500 Perle des Jardin . 300 4.50 6.00 2coo Chatenay 3.50 4.^0 6.00 iood La France .... 3.50 4.50 7.50 2500 President Carnot . . 3.50 4-5° 7-5° 1000 Gen. MacArthur . . 6.00 7.50 iu.oo 500 La Detroit .... 6 00 7.50 to.oo 5000 American Beauty . . 6.00 8.00 12.50 2500 Richmond .... 10.00 15.00 Write us about Ferns and soft wooded stock GEO. A. KUHL - PEKIN, ILL. IOO IOOO RICHMOND ROSE 2% in. $12.00 $100.00 KAISERIN " " 4.00 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 del^E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK, N. Y. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture May 5. 1906 HORTICULTURE 593 SAN FRANCISCO NOTES. 'Midst the delirious excitement of this community, of which my scattered thoughts are part and parcel. I feel at a loss how to begin this report or what to say that would be in line with HOR- TICULTURE'S scope. It was a week ago yesterday at break of day that my comfortable home with all my worldly possessions collapsed with the earth- quake from which I fortunately crawled out with several immaterial cuts and bruises. And then before composure a four days' fire ensued that could not be extinguished because the earthquake had broken the water mains of the city, the result being that the North and South divisions of San Francisco, which comprised two-thirds of the city, were wholly consumed. In these devastated divisions about all , the commercial traffic of San Francisco was carried on, and more than one hundred and fifty stores conducted by cut-flower dealers and plantsmen went up in smoke. And where are these people now? Hard to find, I assure you, for confusion reigns supreme. Some, I have heard, were crushed by the earthquake, but I am not giving their names until I learn the facts. Others are stopping' with growers in the adjoining county of San Mateo and on the east side of the bay, and others are getting on as best they can in the several thousand army tents erected in flower decked Golden Gate Park and the Presideo. and the green "hillsides nearby. The floral business in the saved portion of the city, the Western division, has always been well attended to by these five prosperous dealers whose loss by the quake was only comparatively slight in the way of broken glass and pots: Serveau Bros,. 2328 California street; R. Groves & Bro., Haight street and Masonic avenue; Clise & Jacobson, 942 Fill- more street; D. Roserie, Sacramento street and Central avenue, and the Belmont Florists (Louis Motroni & Bro.,) 2358 Fillmore street. A few hours ago I visited the Western Nursery of Charles Abraham, three blocks distant from the fire line, and the nursery of John H. Sievers & Co., only one block beyond the fire. This was undoubtedly saved by dynamiting a close by building. I found at these nurseries the offices and storehouses crowded with fire refugees, and also tents full of destitute people scattered about in the broad paths and byways. The damage to these places was not excessively severe in broken glass and pots and furrowed and cracked plant beds, but a shortage of water tor plant life was sorely felt. Thousands of laborers are at work throughout the city in getting the water connections in order and within a few days it is believed all will be fairly well in this respect. Perhaps by next week, if we are providentially spared, more can be reported of the disaster that has befallen the flower trade and its de- votees in San Francisco. HORTICULTURE:— Kindly discon- tinue my ad. as we are about sold out of violets and carnations and at the rate chrysanthemums are going will soon be done with these. Very truly, WM. SWAYNE. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. A large party of friends were on hand at the Reading Terminal on Mon- day to bid good bye and bon voyage to Harry Bayersdorfer who sailed May 1st on the Grosser Kurfurst on his annual European trip. Paul Richter, manager of the Michell Seed Store leaves his present position in about two weeks to take charge of the American Horticultural Distribu- ting Company of Martinsburg. W. Va. This change has been caused by a break down in health under the heavy and exacting strain of a rapidly grow- ing seed business. The company which Mr. Richter goes to are manufacturers of insecticides in a large way. They have a process for arsenate of lead which is so extensively used as a remedy for the codling moth, also a scale destroyer, a weed killer, and several other valuable remedies which they manufacture on a large scale. The surprise of the week in the wholesale flower trade was the resig- nation of Clarence J. Watson from his position held by him for several years as manager at Samuel S. Pennock's. Three week's ago another of Mr. Pen- nock's bright young men, Ralph Shrigley, left to take a position in a wholesale grocery warehouse. Fred J. Michell has just returned from a ten days' trip to Baltimore and Washington in the interests of his firm. He reports trade and collections good and booked a number of good orders for fall delivery. Florists Out of Town BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS This wooden box nicely stained and varnished, 18x30x12, made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, i H or 2 'ncr> size per ioo, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers n. f . MCCARTHY, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. Always enterprising, we are now ready with a fine line of Easter Baskets. Buy your Florist Supplies of J. STERN & CO. 1928 GERM iNTOWN AVE., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Per postal YOU WE [ORDERS ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER GLIDE BROStO FLORISTS WASHINGTON, D. C. QUDE'S Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled in best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. McCONNELL 546 Fifth Ave., New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and all principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam- ships or elsewhere recelre special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXC0NNEIX DETROIT John Breitmeyer's Sons^s^ Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs High GradeCut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON, D. C. FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET ^1« LUUlo» iUU. Established 1873 Lone Distance Phone Beli Lindell 476 Albany, N. V. EJYRES Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, NY. SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 1017 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, M0. Both 'Phor«» 2670 Main 594 HORTICULTURE May 5, 1906 WMMMMM(WWWWWW>WWVWVWW«W ROSE PLANTS BRIDES AND BRIDESMAIDS 2 inch pots ready for 3 Inch $4.00 per hundred $35.00 per thousand THE LEO NEISSEN CO. KS£SSLE ,to?o°re,:i*'M- 1217 Arch St., PHILA. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture iWWWVVWVVVVVVWWVVVWftWWVVVVVVVVVVVV' 9 • 5 j 5 GARDENIAS JEjopg^ j CHOICE VALLEY $4 j>0°0»er l Samuel S.Pennock j &/>e TJSSSK? P H I L A. 1612-1618 Ludlow Street. Store closes 8 P. M. «V*"^W» w»»»/» i^o> ■ ■ • Carnations. Beauty Bride and Bridesmaid. Lily of the Valley. Violets. Telephone 6268-6267 Main WELCH BROS. 15 Province St. BOSTON Immsw* E. H. HUNT Wholesale Cut Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE" T6 Wabash Av., CHICAGO In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture VAUGHAN & SPERRY Wholesale Commission Florists If you wish to buy or sell, see them first •PHONE CENTRAL 2571 40 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Valley "'Sweet Peas W. E. McKISSICK Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN P Xcut flowers} 5 EOWARD REID. "V.SVffi" X • 1536 Ranstead Steet, PHILADELPHIA V l Store Clotea 8 P. M 1 3/ \ > CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4 S . / ► CHAS. W. MeKELLAK 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers E. F. Winterson Co. 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies CUT FLOWER ORDERS OUR SPECIALTY The leading Florists supply house of the west Supply Catalogue free. PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing advertisers, mention Hortlculto.-r WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO May i ST LOUIS May i PHILA. May i BOSTON May 3 ROSES Am. Beauty and Edgely Fan. & Sp. | 20.00 Extra ! 15.0 No. 1 •* Lower grades Bride & 'Maid— Fan. & Sp " Extra., No. 1 and Lower gr. Liberty, Fancy " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy " Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy < »rdinary Chatenay, Fancy . 8.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 10 3.00 to 2.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 10.00 to 6 00 to 4 00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 6 00 6.00 Ordinary : 2.00 CARNATIONS Fancy 2.00 Ordinary 1.00 MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies Callas Lnv of the Valley Violets Tulips Sweet Peas Mignonette Adiantum Cunentum- " Cioweanum Smilax Asp iragus Plumosus, strings " & Sprengeri bunches Lilacs per loo bunches 2.00 ■50 10.00 35.00 25.00 20.00 lO.OO 6.00 8.GO 5.OO 3.00 I2.00 3.00 6 00 3 00 3'00 1.50 8.00 4.00 15.00 50.00 50.00 10 00 4.00 6.00 4. CO 35.00 20.00 15.00 8 00 8.00 5.00 3 00 10.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 2.00 1.50 6.00 6.00 2.00 12.00 25.00 25.00 12.50 8 00 8.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 2.00 20.00 12. CO 8.00 5 00 6.00 5.00 1. 00 10.00 3.00 10.00 3.00 5.00 2.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 1.00 1 5. CO 50.00 50 00 2.00 1. 00 50.00 8.00 8.00 2.0D .50 l.OO I 5. CO 35-00 35-00 3.00 12.50 8.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 20.00 8.00 20.00 8.00 8. co 4.00 8.00 6.00 4. CO 1.5° 60.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 1. 00 •50 2.00 1.00 1.50 25.00 50.00 50.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 4.00 1.00 5.00 3.00 1.00 6.00 x. 00 8.00 4.00 3.00 1.00 3 00 1.00 1. 00 ■5° 20.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 8.00 4.00 10.00 , 6.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 2.00 :.5° •75 40.00 to 50.00 5.00 10 8.00 5.00 to 8.00 2. OO to 4.00 .20 to •35 ■75 to 1. 00 •»5 to • 50 •75 to 20.00 to l.OO 1.00 1.50 16.00 50.00 35.00 J.H.BUDL0NG Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE Roses and Carnations A Specialty 6R0WER Of May 5, 1906 HORTICULTURE 5!>5 VICTORY We do not need to advertise Victory aggressively any longer. We are making prompt deliveries of Cuttings daily and are giving universal satisfaction. Enough Said! CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Quality and values seem BOSTON somewhat disturbed at present, due probably to the conditions of the transition period from winter to summer. Queen of Edgely and Liberty roses are ex- ceedingly fine as seen now but Bride and Bridesmaid show the results of the winter's wear and tear in jaded- looking blossoms that flag rapidly after being exposed. Violets are run- ning low both in quality and supply and a few warm days will finish them. Marie Louise and California are prac- tically down and out. Campbells are still of good quality and the few Gov. Herricks seen here indicate that this variety is also a splendid spring bloomer. It will be grown quite ex- tensively for this market next year. As to carnations the white varieties are abundant and are pretty well side- tracked. Enchantress are less abund- ant than they were but they are not so good and the same is true of Law- son. More or less complaint has come to the shippers, from the country trade on this account. Lily of the valley moves slowly as compared with the period since Easter. The demand is stagnated for the past two days. This flower always suffers in May; no weddings. Favorable weather was BUFFALO had the past week, but business was at a stand- still up to Friday. Stock poured in much faster than could be disposed of and prices ruled very low. An over- stock of Harrisii and callas filled the wholesale house to its capacity. Car- nations also were somewhat plentiful, but only in white, there being very little floral work in demand, and con- sequently a good many being carried over. The demand was better on colored stock, which held at fair prices and seemed to move more freely. Beauties of good quality are offered and moved more freely then previous week, but prices lowered considerable. Short teas and Liberties came in in enormous supply and had to be sold cheap to make room for the next day's supply. Green goods coming better than previous weeks and demand has been brisk. It is hoped that this com- ing week the market will be in a healthier condition. The past week has been COLUMBUS another good one, all our florists having done a fine business. There has been little or no change in prices at retail, with perhaps the exception of carnations, which have been reduced. Almost all onr florists, as well as the seedsmen, handle nursery stock and plants, which together with the regular cut-flower trade has made a fast and furious busi- ness. No one has had time to do any- thing but work, in what has been for the past two weeks a vain effort to get our orders out on time. Trade in all lines has certainly been grand. Outside of a meeting of the bowlers of the florists' club, there has been nothing going on in that direction. This is the season of work. Business conditions LOUISVILLE last week averaged satisfactory stock generally being in greater supply than demand. Carnations sell, and are in good supply, and quality. The demand for roses has been a little slow, while the supply and quality are very good. Good violets are very scarce. Lilies of the valley, lilacs, mignonette and other promiscuous stock sell up to expectations, and are in abundant supply. Roses, roses every- MINNEAPOUS where! No mat- ter where we may i urn, at the greenhouse, the whole- salers' or the retail establishment, there are roses of all kinds in abund- ance. The warm spring sunshine has done wonders to bring out the blooms, and as a consequence the prices are considerably lower than they have been for some time. Carnations are plentiful and sell readily. Harrisii lilies are still in demand, but callas are scarce. The calla seems to be los- ing its popularity year by year. Vio- lets are gone. The ever-welcome ar- butus is shipped here from Wisconsin in large quantities and is eagerly re- ceived. Although the retail NEW YORK stores report a good run of trade and many social affairs calling for their help, yet from the wholesale stand- point business is lagging badly especi- ally on the regular staples of high-class trade. The usual supplies are affected now by receipts of "frame" valley, out-door lilacs, daffodils, etc., from southern points, all of which are coming in heavily. A notification to the wholesalers from the United States Express that transportation rates from certain Jersey points have been advanced has served to add to the current worries of the wholesalers. Market here im- PHILADELPHIA proved slightly over the previous week. Weddings and decorations were more numerous and used up quite some stock. Supplies came in heavily much of it showing the effects of the warm weather, especially in roses. Carnations did not suffer so much but were very plentiful. About a hundred thousand went to the street men on Saturday at very low prices. Sweet peas are plentiful and very good at present as is lily of the valley also. Violets are on their last legs. Orchids are in good demand and there seems to be stock enough— cattleyas mostly — Mossia? and Skinneri. Outside lilac is in evidence but there will be none from local sources until about the 5th inst. Wild smilax is done for the sea- son; the new crop will commence to arrive in August. Asparagus plumosus plentiful, smilax scare. Advertising used to be regarded as a business accessory. It is now recog- nized to be as essential as the steel structure of a modern building — upon its strength every part depends. — H. M. Shaw. SEND US YOUR ORDERS AND YOU WILL RECEIVE THE FRESHEST AND BEST STOCK TO BE FOUND AND AT THE LOWEST PRICES No. 1 Dagger Ferns, $1.25; Fancy Ferns, $1.50 per 1,000 KM GALAX Green or Bronze, ?5c per 1 000, ,n l0'?g0500ts Southern Smilax 50-lb. case $5.50 We can supply you with f resh made LAUREL FESTOONINC gathered daily fresh from the woods, 4c, Br. and 6epery»rd. Sample lot on application. BRANCH I AUREL, 35c per large bundle. Fine r*— • line of lieesfui decorating purposes. Try the beautiful Pine. Telephone or telegraph orders will receive prompt attention. CROWL FERN CO., MILLINGTON, MASS. 596 H O RT I C U LT URE May 5, 1906 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 55-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison bq. Open b a. m. to 5 p. M. FORD BROTHERS 46 West 28th Street, NEW YORK t JOHN I. RAYNOR 1 Wholesale Commission Florist ^r'S^A^XerT f A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises every variety W grown for New York market, at current prices m TEL. 1998 Madison SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City M A Full Line ol All CUT FLOWERS Telephone. 3870 or 3871 Madison Sauare. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE % FLORIST * OF NEW YORK Phone 1664-1665 Had. Sq. 43 W . 28th St. HICKS &CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. ME ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St., New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. Walter F, Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer la Choice Cut Flowers 39 West 28th Street, New York Telephone : 90a Madison Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HICHEST W* | I CT V ALWAYS CRADE OF V A* LUC I ON HAND CARDENIAS, DAISIES. ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, 759 TZW 42 W. 28th St.. New York M J£. FROMENT WS^CCShSo°rU?ey Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: aaoo, 2tot, Madison Square Write for Current Prices Established 1891 BDY FROM SHIl1 TO TEV The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of ail varieties FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to JOS. S. FENRICH Phil. F. Kessler HOW. 28th Street, New York Tel. 324-325 Madison Square 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty and Edgcley fan and sp. extra No. i Lower grades Bnde & 'Maid, fan and sp '* extra '" No. i and lower giad^s Liberty, fancy ■ ■ " ordinary Richmond, tancy ordinary Golden Gaie, fancy ** ordinary Chatenay, fancy ordinary Last Half of Week ending Apr. 28 1906 10.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 1 .00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 1. 00 to 10.00 to 2. CO tO 10.00 to 2 OO tO 5.00 to I.OO to 4.00 to I.OO to 15.OO 8.00 5.OO 2.00 6.00 4.OO 3.00 IS-OO 8.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 First Half of Week beginning Apr. 30 1906 6.00 3 oo i.oo 4.00 3.00 1.00 10.00 9.00 10.00 2.00 5.00 1.00 4.00 1.00 11.00 8 00 1.00 1.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 15 CO 8.00 6.0D 3.00 6.00 Carnations, Fancy Carnations, Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies. Lily of the Valley Violets Tulips Sweet Peas . fliirnonette Adiantum Cuneatum ** Croweanum Smllax Asparagus Plumosus. " & Sprengeri, bunches Lilacs per too bunches Last Half of Week ending Aor. 28 1906 2.00 tO I.OO to 50.00 lo j . OO to 4, CO to 1.00 to .15 to to .50 to .50 to .50 to . . . 10 First half of Week beginning Apr. 30 1906 10. CO to 20.00 to 10.00 to to.co to 4.00 2.00 60 oc 6.00 6.00 3.00 j .40 •75 1.00 1. CM 1.50 25.00 50 00 25.00 50.00 2.00 to 1 .00 to 50.00 to 4 00 to 4.00 to 1.00 t*> ■ 5 to to , .-o to .50 to .50 to to 1 o 00 to 20.00 to 10.00 to 10.00 to 4.00 2.00 60.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 .40 • 75 1.00 1.00 1.50 2C.CO 25.OO 5O.OO SO.OO JOHN YOUNG Wholesale FLORIST 51 West 28tH St., New YorK Telephone, 4463-4464 Madison Sq. Beet Beauties, Brides and Bridesmaids. Lily of the Valley, Orchids and Lilies. Renowned Cottage Garden Carnations. Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. t«l «£f m*um &,. New York TRAENDLY & S CHENG K WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quotations on fall orders Tel. 798.799 Madison sq. 44 West 28th Street, New York City FLORISTS OUT OF TOWN Taking Orders for Flowers to be Deliv- ered to Steamers or Elsewhere in New York can have them delivered In PLAIN BOXES, WITH OWN TAGS In best manner by Young & Nugent 42 W. 28th St., New York In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture May 5, 1906 horticulture: 597 $1.75 per 1000 $1.50 per 5000 Lots $1.40 per 10,000 Lots Discount on Regular Shipments ^Wholesale Florists 30 and 40 Miami Ave., DETROIT, MICH. Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers. Fancy Ferns Michigan Cut Flower Exchange WM. DILGER Manager Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York city Gut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A- MOLTZ Wholesale Florist SS-S7 W . 26th Street - - NEW VORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 2921-5243 riaiiison Square J. B. Murdoch & Go. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. Bonnot Bros. Wholesale Florists SS and 57 W. 26th St.. NEW YORK Cut Flower Exchange TeL 830 MwMsoii Squire. OPEN 6.00 A.M. AN UNEQUALED OUTLET FOR CONSIGNED FLOWERS Headquarters for BAY TREES Following is a list ot the Bay Trees which we have for sale from the best growers in llelgium These trees are in splendid condition, guaranteed to be first-class. We regard these as exceptional value. See them before purchasing elsewhere. PRICE LIST TO THE TRADE ONLY Ht. of Stem. Diam.of Bali, ferfair 50 4 ft. 100 4 ft. 50 36 in. 2 4 ft. 2 4 ft. 2 . . 4 ft. 30 in. 3 ft. 24 in. 6 ft 5 ft. 4 ft $12.00 18.00 600 125 00 85 00 40.00 30 Pyramid Bay Trees, 8 to 9 ft. high, 3 ft. in diameter, price per pair, $28 00 2 Specimen Pyramid Bay Trees, diameter of base. 7 ft., diameter of top, 3 ft., price for the pair, $200.00. The above are as fine a pair of Specimen Bay Trees as there are in America. 84 Hawley St. Boston, Mass. N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer In Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST, BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. S3 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. ESTABLISHED 1872 JOHN J. PERKINS WHOLESALE and COMMISSION FLORIST 115 W. 30th St., New York Tel. No. 956 Madison Square Wanted— A few more reliable growers of Carnations and Violets. Quick returns and highest prices. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO 50-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES BEST LIKE IH THE COUNTRY REED Iass. English H. P. Roses A. N. Tierson, Cromwell, Conn. Grafted Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. John Burton, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, I'M. American Beauty Plant*. ROSES — Continued. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Fur page see List of Advertisers. Richmond roses, 21-2 in. pots, strong, vig- orous stock. $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000; 4000 plants .1 1 iV & Son Co., Nashville, Tenn. Roses, 2 1-2-in. pots. Kaiserines and 300 President Carnots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good refer- ence. Wm. F. Kasting, 385 Eilicott St., Buffalo. N. Y. Roses. Baby Rambler, the strongest dor- mant stock in the country, $25.00 per 100; 2 1-2 in. pot plants. $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. Brown Bros. Co.. Rochester, N. Y. The beautiful new pink rose, MISS KATE mih i.'I'iiX, is the queen of all pink roses, lis a winner ami you should grow it. Price: $30.00 100. 500 $125.00, 1000 $200.00, 5000 and upwards, $175.00 per 1000. Min- neapolis Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Crimson Ramblers, extra strong, 2 yrs., $8.00 100. White Ramblers, Yellow Ram- blers, etc., $5.00 100. H. P. roses, 50 va- rieties. 2 yrs . own roots, $0.00 100. Gilbert Costich. Rochester, X. Y. SEEDS. T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Mlchell Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Grass Seed Mixtures. For page see List of Advertisers. II. A. D>-eer. Philadelphia. Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons. 2C1 Fulton St.. K. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Schlegel & Fottler Co.. 26 S. Market St., Boston, Mass. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 1789. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. SEED CASES— MICE PROOF. Heller & Co., Montpelier. O. For page see List of Advertisers. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. FI. M. Robinson & Co., 8 & 11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven. Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM; CEDAR POLES. II. R. Akers, Chatsworth, N. J. STEAM TRAP. E. Hippard, Youngstown, O. TOMATO AND PLANT SUPPORTS. Igoe Bros., 226 North 9th St., Brooklyn. N. Y". For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marion St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS— Con- tinued. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. The~Chlcago Lifter J. C. Monlnger Co., 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. VINCAS. E. & C. Woodman. Danvers, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. 35,000 myrtle, vTiica mlnoi\ $10.00 to $50.00 per 1000. S. J. Galloway, Eaton, Ohio. Vincn minor var.. 2 1-2 In. pots, $4 per 10. E. Y. Teas. Ceutreville. Ind. VIOLETS. II. R. Carlton, Willoughby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrick. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa. Lady Campbell. WIREWORK. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wirework. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos- ton. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boton. Welch Bros., 15 Province St.. Boston. Buffalo. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. F. Kasting, 383-87 Eilicott St., Buf- falo. N. Y. Chicago. A. L. Randall Co., 21 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. B. H. Hunt, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Chas. W.McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Peter Relnberg. 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Vaughan & Sperry, 60 Wabash Av., Chicago. fi. F. Wlntersou Co., 45, 47, 49 Wabash Av., Chicago. Cincinnati. Ohio Cat Flower Co., 129 B. 3d St. Wm. Murphy, 128 E. 3d St. Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dilger, nigr. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Stuart Allen Co., 53 W. 28th St., New York. Bonnot Bros., 55-57 West 26th St., New York. J. S. Feurlch. 110 W. 28th St., New York. Ford Bros., 48 West 28th St., New York. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 West 28th St. E. C. Horan. 55 West 28th St., New York. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., New York. Julius Lang, 53 West 30th St., New York. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. James McManus, 42 W. 28th St., New York. Chas. Mlllang, 50 West 29th St., New York. Frank Mlllang, 55-57 W. 26th St.. New York. A. Moltz, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. John J. Perkins, 115 W. 30th St., New York. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York. Traendly & Schenck. 44 W. 28th St., N. Y. John Young, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. Hicks & CrawbiK k. Inc., 76 and 78 Court St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. W. E. McKlssick. 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Leo Nlessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phila- delphia, Pa. S. S. Pennock, 1612-18T Ludlow St., Phila- delphia. Pa. Edward Reid, 1526 Ranstead St., Philadel- phia, Pa. Pittsburg. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 645 Liberty 8t, Pitts- burg. May 5, 1900 HORTIC'ILTURE •501 New Offers in This Issue. BAY TREES. N. I". McCarthy & C8., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List pf Advertisers. BEDDING PLANTS. Charles Whltton, Cits and Green Sts., Utica, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BEDDING PLANTS. Hermann Schoenfeld, 86th .V Crothers Av., Elmwood, Phila. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. Wm. Elliott & Sons. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. CAPE JESSAMINES. Asa Wright, 813 Ave. H, Galveston, Tex. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS, DRACAENA INDIVISA. Wm. S. Herzog, Morris Plains, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS. G. C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE GLAZING, PAINT- ING, BULBING. W. A. Bruee, 1 Columbus Square, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE. Mineralized Rubber Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY RHODODENDRONS, AZA- LEAS, CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons. Ld., American Nursery. Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY PERENNIALS, VEGETABLE PLANTS, BEDDING STOCK. Ludvig Mosb.'iek, Onarga, 111. For page see Lisl of Advertisers. HIGH GRADE CANNAS. Southern Floral Nursery Co., Fruitdale, Ala For page see List of Advertisers. LANDSCAPE ARTIST. William Plumb, 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN MOWER SHARPENER. G. C. Watson. 1614 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. LILIUM AURATUM BULBS. V. H. Hallock & Son. Queens, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. MEMORIAL DAY SUPPLIES. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. FERNS. SOFT-WOODED STOCK. George A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. VEGETABLE PLANTS. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. /MMWwMMWMmmmmmm WANTS Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. MMMMMmiMAWMMMAMMW WANTED— To purchase collection of Orchids from private parties. Address, Gerndt & Company, 24 Clinton street, Newark, N. J. Where you can get the Best Cannas for the least money? If not, write us at once and we will tell you. Our list describes the largest collection in America. Sample prices: Allemania, 70c. per 100; L. Patry, Mile. Berat, Chas. Henderson, Ex. Campbell, Coronet, $1.00 per 100; Eastern Beauty, Egandale, Musafolia, King of Bronzes, Beaute des Marches, $2.00 per 100; King Humbert, 25c. each; Fairhope, the best crimson, $2.00 per doz. A hundred other fine varieties equally cheap. Stock very fine. SOUTHERN FLORAL NURSERY CO., Fruitdale, Ala. THE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS IN GREENHOUSE BUILDING. (A paper read before the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, May 1, 1906, by Dennis T. Connor). In the past ten years there have been a great many improvements made in the construction of commer- cial greenhouses. The greenhouse builder is as much on the alert to add new and good features to greenl sea as the grower is to produce new varie- ties of roses or carnations. Perhaps the best greenhouse now erected is what is known as the iron-frame house. This house is the most durable and will last a lifetime. Lighter wood- wind; is used in this construction, and therefore more light is secured, less repairing, more rigid and less vibra- tion. While the cost is more than our sash bar houses, we have quite a num- ber of well-known florists that have adopted this style of houses, and con- sider them a good investment. If florists will stop to think, in any kind of a house you erect, the cost of labor, glass, heating, and painting is the same, and often more in cheaper hi uses. A few dollars more for mate- rial that would be more durable is well spent. In most kinds of manu- facturing plants the first and impor- tant thing to be considered is to erect substantial buildings, and use the lat- est improvements; this should be true in the florists' trade. There are no buildings that suffer as much as green- houses, and they should be the very best. It is always wise and will cost you less if you take the advice of the builder. His constant association with the florist keeps him posted as to the wants of each grower and style of houses to build. I might say that the even-span house, whether connected or separated, is the style mostly called for. from IS to 20 feet in width and up to 500 or 600 feet long. A connected house. I think, should be from 18 to 26 feet in width, and the gutter line 6 to 7 feet above the greenhouse floor. Separated houses are built from 18 to 40 feet wide, the pitch about 32 degrees, or 7 inches to the foot; less pitch can be used in connected houses. The question of durability is the most important thing when we plan to build greenhouses. Perhaps the latest and best improvements in this line is the combination of iron and wood used in what is known as the sash bar houses. Builders of green- houses are constantly working out the very best details for this purpose. Cast- SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND uknami.m \i Horticulturists Thii is to certify that Geo. C. Watson is HIGHLY COMMENDED for LAWN MOWER SHARPENERS Exhibilcn at w iSHINGTON, D. C, AUG. 15-18, 1905. ( Signed) J. C. Vaughan, President. Wm. J. Stewart, Secretary. bVERY ONE SHOULD HAVE IT. 75c Each postpaid. Liberal discount to agents. GEORGE C. WATSON, 1614 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia FOR SALE BEAUTIFUL HOME AND BUSINESS, Poughkeepsie, N. Y , to close an estate— situated in growing section of city on Worrall Avenue, one block from Main Street and South Side trolley— 15 minutes' walk to Vassar College. 10 minutes to driving park, consisting iJ4 acres of ground facing 200 feet on avenue, *% Story Slate Ror-f Frame Dwelling,— Barn 36x28 feet, large cellar, city water, Georgia Pine finish, beautiful hemlock hedge on north line, fruit trees, lawn, shrubs, etc.— 1 500 square feet glass (Seven Substaniial Greenhouses, and Propagating House)— city water throughout, electric lights through the avenue— 15 minutes to Hudson River R. R. Station. This property sit- uated for a beautiful sumrrer or permanent home. Greenhouses can be run to cover all expenses of living and yield profit. Musi be seen to be appre ciated. Call or address THOMAS DEVOV'S SON, (A dmittistrator) 40 Worrali. Ave., Poughkeepsie, N. Y. FOR RENT TEN GREENHOUSES in running condi- tion; possession immediately. $50. Dwellirg house atlaihed, $12; or will run on shares. Apply TRAENDLY & SCHEMCK, 44 W. 28th Street, N, Y. YOU I WE \ j ORDERS ( ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER 60'2 H O RT 1 C U LT U RE May 5, 1906 CYPRESS SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED and EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. Holds Class Firmly See tho Point *« PEERLESS | Qlazlng Points are the beat. No rights or tofts. Box of I 1.000 point! 76 ou. poitpild. II INKY A. III! r I II, 714 CbMtKut St., PHI.., I'» MAJkAAJkAA* BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 261 to 287A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. ^THE-HzaRToFTHlLfoTTERlS All Heart 5un Driest Cypress ' GREENHOUSE MATERIAL IS THE. Y£RY BELST~ fOLE.Y M FG . Co. 471 yyWF.Q/CrlGO, HAVE I 7, RI$HT FRQIi THE QULFoF MEXICO. A/YD WILL MAKE. YOU Rl$HT /^/CfS — SE-tiD FOR SKETCHES ESTIMATES AHD CfijT6LOGfU£. r~RE\EL — Hot-bed SfiSH.VEMTtLfmtiq Apparatus. FiTTirtqs a/id sr/9/yy othzr Things — . If you are having delay in getting your roof material, send your orders TO US and don't be in trouble. We will handle any order in the time agreed. Try us. FOLEY MANUFACTURING CO. 471 W. 22d Street - CHICAGO STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle Price per crate 15002m. potsincrate$4 88 15°° a% " " 5.25 15002^ " " e.oo 1000 3 " " 5.00 8003H " " 5.80 5«M " " 4.50 3205 " " 4.51 *6 " " .16 Price per crate i7o 7 in. pots in crate $4 20 60 8 *' 3.00 HAND MADE 48 g in. pits in crate $3 60 4.80 " 3.60 48 10 24 11 24 12 19 14 6 16 4.80 4.50 POTS Seed pans, same pri e as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases etc. Ten percent, offfof ash with .'rd.:r. Address Hilfinger Br-is., Pottery, Fort Edward. N.Y. August Bolker & Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St, , N. If, City. Standard Flower . . If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capit I, wr te us, we can save you monev W. H. ERNEST. ?S;h and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C. WEATHERED COHPANY 46 HARION ST., NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue. BY SLIhPING A PEERLESS GLASS REPAIR CLAMP 1. vera cracked glass you protect your stock save coal and glass. Do it now before the high wind, plav havoc with your roofs. $1 00 will repair 150 lights. Ask your supply man or \. KLOKNER, Wauwatosu, Wis. Endorsed by about 400 prominent florists. A TESTIHONIAL Glens Falls. N. Y., Apr. 25th, 1906. The Mineralized Rubber Co., New York City. Gentlemen: — Three years ago I bjught of you too ft. of your Anchor Greenhouse Hose, and it has been in constant use ever since, being dragged around our four greenhouses and we have a water pressure of 90 to too lbs. Enclosed please find check for too It. more. Yours truly (signed) A. J. Binlev. Compare this man's experience with your own. Better send for a sample of this hose. iron gutters and iron posts are mostly used and have come to stay. The eave line, the weakest and most important point about greenhouses, is taken care of with the use of cast-iron nutters and galvanized iron eave-plates. In the iron and wood-work construction we get greater strngth and more dura- l'ility and less shade, and this style ci sts very little more than all-wood houses. In the use of iron about greenhouses: Cast iron should always be used when set in the ground. Cast iron is so close to the natural element that it is almost indestructible, and I would say, always use cast iron in the ground and at the ground line. Wrought iron when used should be kept well painted or galvanized. Trussed houses, as planned by the firm t hat I am with, are something new. Houses of this style have been heard of and been in use fifty years or more ago. A great many improvements have been made and special details worked out for this kind of construc- £«■> PATENTS TrademarKs and Copyrights Send your business direct to Washington. Saves time and insure- better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active practice. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failures of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. tion. all of which I believe are prac- tical. One good feature about the trussed houses is that we don't have any columns in the way, except when the houses are 30 feet or over in width; then it is best to use columns. Much lighter material is used in this construction, making as little shade as possible. (To be Continued.) May 5, r."i. H ORT1 CU LTURE 603 IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie Street, CHICACO. ^ Boilers made of the best material; shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel: water space al! around ■front, sides and back. Wrile for information. GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Made of clear Gulf Cypress is what we manufacture. We supply every- thing for your houses and your car- penter does the rest with the work- ing plans we furnish. Let us figure on your requirements. We can save you money. S. JACOBS & SONS 1365-79 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SCOLLAY HOI WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Avenue BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, N. Y. OITi GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. Honinger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL* For particulars address John G. Fs/er, Saddle River, N. J. U-BAR REASON NUMBER NINE Not only should a greenhouse look light, but it must be light ! Fresh white paint and sunshiny days oft are deceiving, U-BAR GREENHOUSES Are the Best Greenhouses Built because they do not depend on paint and sunshine — they art the lightest houses built, have less shading members — wider glass spacings. KNOW U-BAR REASONS BEFORE YOU BUY A i.REENHOUSE PIERSON U=BAR COMPANY Designers and Builders U=BAR GREENHOUSES Metropolitan Bldg., 4th Ave. and 23rd St. NEW YORK For heating any description of Building by Steam or hot water NEW YORK OFFICE Ml FIFTH AVE 7-4 FRANKLIN ST BOSTON STANDARD PLATE CLASS CO. Manufactu -ers, Importers and Jobbers AMERICAN AND FRENCH GREENHOUSE GLASS 26-30 Sudbury Street 61=63 Portland Street BOSTON, HAS5. TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you right .■,1(4 HORTICULTURE May 5, 1906- AND It's But Natural if a concern gives itself absolutely to one par- ticular line, they become specialists in that line. We are greenhouse manufacturers— build and equip your house from foundation to heat- ing plant and ventilating apparatus. It is the best greenhouse that can be built It is the best equipped. niTcniN65-AND(o GREENnOU5E-DDlGNER3-dWLDER5 MANVfACTVRERS Of-MCATING ^VENTILATING APPARATVi' lirOWOADWAY NEW YORK AND< Angle Iron E AVE- Pl ATt Ovfl-ET FOR. Co/^DEJV^AflO/4 WE HAVE TOLD YOU about the cast iron foot piece and angle iron post, — now once more on the galvanized angle iron eave plate and what it does. First, the sash bar clasp is secured directly to it, causing a dry, non-rotting joint. Second, it gives tremendous strength to the house at just the point strength is needed. Third, it keeps itself ice free. Fourth, it won't rust. Lord & Burnham Co. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS and MANUFACTURERS 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. V. Boston B'anch : 819 Tremont Building It's easy enougli to know a house's weak points, but it's another thing to make the weak points strong — that's our strong point. .VWVWWrVWWWrWWWWWWWWVWVWW^ MiiiiiimiiimimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiimiiiiU: The Onlv Perfect - #» i. «-«» pi- -HM = Tomato and Plant Support = %Xt*GGnnOUSG VtlSaZMg, E Hade of Heavy Galvanized Wire | Painting and Bulbing § a Specialty ALL WORK DONE NEATLY E Orders Solicited for E Twemlow's Old English Ciazing Putty E -W A BRUCE N0-' COLUMBUS SQUARF, | TELEPHONE I I9S-7 TREMONT TJIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIr FINE SILVER CUPS and TROPHIES \ For Exhibition Awards, Sporting * Events, etc. • C N 0 Q u ft a FINEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY FROM THE BEST MANUFACTURERS AND AT LOWEST PRICES. THORNTON BROS., \ LAWRENCE, MASS. • — 10 0 o 1 A 1 0 o Height complete " of bottom section " top " Diameter of circle Manufactured — by — IGOE BROS. 34 inches 24 " 12 226 North 9th St. Brooklyn, N. Y. CALATHEA ZEl'.l.lN \ 'koto by Peter Bisset C\f >- a eato the^ fiORlSZPlANrJMAN, I0MCAPE Garden e )Xwdre(f //jf-erejfo £ _^_ i mf // ffamimTTSce. Bqjro/v, Mass. AWVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVyVVV*\WVVVVVV%VVVVVV»WV*VVVVWi'VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVWVVVVVVVVW aWIMWWWWMWWWVVWVVWWftfiWWMWMWfti LAST GALL FOR CARNATION PLANTS per too per ioco 4000 strong selected Robert Craig from pots, $12. oo $IOO 1000 " " Octoroon " " 3.50 30 5000 " rooted cutting? Enchantress, 300 25 Robert Craig Still Ahead TABLE OF RETURNS Per square font of Bemh surface for blooms sold from Septembei first until April first. In this computation Robert Craig has not been credited with several thomand blooms used tor exhibition purposes: Robert Craig Enchantress Mrs. Patten Lady Bountiful .55 8= 10c per sq. ft. .47 UlOc .33 9-lOc ' .28 l=2c Thus our claim that Robeit Craig is a first class commercial carnation is prove I by the results obtained in aclual practical commercial cultivaiion. Send your orders promptly as the C ittage Gardens will cease making a specialty of growing rooted cuttings for sale after the present shipping season and will d. vote its entite plant exclusively to growing cut flowers for the N> w York market. The Cottage Gardens Company QUEENS, N. Y. NOW FOR MEMORIAL DAY The big Spring business must have left you cleaned out in many lines ARE YOU SUPPLIED FULLY WITH EVERYTHING? METALLIC DESIGNS Richer, Handsomer, more artistic than ever. Send us your order early and prove the truth of this statement MMUWKWMMMnWM. You Will Want All Neces- sary Requisites to Supply the Present and Coming Demand We have the goods and you know our supply is complete. Our fashionable Pompeian Tone Ware is very appropriate for all occasions. Try ii and >ee what good results you receive. Baskets of all kinds suitable for any and every event. Let us know your wants. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. m FLORISTS SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA 56 North 4th Street - - - PHILADELPHIA, PA. WIIIWIWMMIWWWWWVWWWWWIIMIWIMff May 12, 1906 HORTICULTURE 607 .iillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllliniltllilllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllli: IGRAFTBD ROSES! = 1TIT ,T. A. 1»TVI-CV WTOH1UTI IVFl 3 KII^IvARNBY anrl all of the leading varieties. One hundred and thirty Grafted Stock. From 2% Inch Pots. KItrL#AKNEY. $2oooperioo; $150.00 per 1,000. Richmond. $2^.00 per too; $200.00 per 1,000 Rosalind Orr English. $20.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1,000. Etoile De France. $20.00 per 100. Wellesley. $20.00 per 100; $150 00 per i,cou. Liberty. $20.00 per 100, regardless of number oidered. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2J6 iliC^ pots, very line plants, re- potted from 2 inch pots. Killarney. $io.co per too; $qo. 00 per 1,000. Richmond. $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000. Wellesley. $10.00 per ico. $90.00. per i,ooo. Rosalind Orr English* $ir .00 per 100; $go.oo per itooo. riaman Cochet. A magnificent pink rose of Mermet type, and the best of our out door bedders, $15.00 per 100. KICHMOND six thousand rose plants grafted this year. Read our list : St&iKaarci Varieties Grafted, Ivory. Franz Deegeii. Bridesmaid. Souvenir du President Carnot. Kride. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Madam Hoste. Madame Caroline Testout. rteteor. La Detroit. Golden Gate. firs. Pierpont Horgan. Hadame Abel Chatenay. Grafted from 2^ inch pots, $15.00 per 100: $120.00 per j,ooo; for A No. 1 stock; nothing else will be sent out. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2% inch pots, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. American Beauty. On own roots, from 2^ inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000, 3 inch pots,$ 12.00 per loo; $100 00 per 1,000; April, May and June deliveries. rime. Norbert Levavasseur (The Baby Rambler). An ever-blooming dwarf Crimson Rambler. We will furnish May delivery plants of this sen- sational rose from 2% inch pots, at $275 per dozen; $17.50 per 100: $42.50 per 250. = A. PC. CONN. = PIBRSON, CROMV^EIvI/, S In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture 2 ^Tiiiiiiii i 1 111111 11111 inn 111111111111 11: iiBimii 111 111 1 iiiininiiiuiii 11 i iiiiiniiiiii iniii j mimiiiii^ BEGONIA '* Gloire de Lorraine " and "Turnford Hall," for June De= livery. Propagated strictly from Leaf Cuttings. $15.00 per 100, $140.00 per i,oco. All orders filled in rotation, so it will be to your advan- tage to order now. Cash with order from unknown correspondents. J. A. PETERSON FLORIST i NIcHenry Avenue, Westwood \ 'J CINCINNATI, O. We are booking: orders for Jone delivery Bepnia Gloire de Lorraine Cuttings from 2 1-2 inch pots. Ready for 4 inch. Price $10.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed '. Place your order now INNES&McRAE, - Cheswick, Pa. ! Vou Will Want a Few Begonia (jlolre de Lorraine Plants. My stock comes from an Excellent Source. Why I not place y iur order ear y to secure June and July delivery ? Strong 2'- in. plants, $15 per 100, $140 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, - Philadelphia CHIGAGO CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. JAMES HARTSHORNE, Manager. Draca?na Indivlsa, 2% in., 4 in., 5 in., 7 and 8 in., per doz., 75 cts., $2.00, $3.00. $4.00 and $5.00. Per 100, $6.00, $15.00. $20.00, $30.00 anH $40.00. Vinca variegata, 4 in., 5 in. Per doz., $i.;o, $2.00. Per 100, $12.00, $15.00. Dahlias, tubers per doz. 75 els. per 100, $6.00. Variegated Century Plants— prices jnd sizes on application. Cash Please. Cyclamen Giant Hybrids Seed taken of exhibnion stock the cream of my own strain. None better. 35,000 ready in 6 separaie colors, including Salmonium, Papiliu, Rococo and fringed varietie-, once transplanted, $ .50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000 ; twice transp anted, $3.50 per 100. 3 'n. $7.00 per 1 1 »_. IMPATIENS riOLSTII one of the best varietie*. i ■ years, being a continual blooomng plant of scarlet flowers, excellent for pot culture as well as for bedding, se Is on sig'-t. From pots, $3.00 rooted cuttines, $.50 per 100. Try it, and you won't do without it. CHRIST. WINTERICH Defiance, O. Some People have taken our ad- vice as published in Mi| Maryland these 1 olumns recent- ly and are buying for trial. We reiterate here — if it succeeds with yon as it does with us, it will prove the best white carnation you ev r grew. Despite the variety's apparaent lailure in seveial places, we strongly advise ad growers to give it a trial. We have been Irank about its faults as developed in other places. We doubt if these will develop in many places. .Ifz%%|f»;» we believe, will succeed generally vC'Cj'jU^O and will prove 10 be the best ied and white v a negated ever disseminated. Few varieties show as strong constitution as this one does and it is a wonderful producer. Extra fine stock of both varieties ready now. R. C, $2.50 per doz ; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Pot plants, $3.00 per 100 extra. Send for our catalog, now ready. The H Weber £* Son* Co., Oakland, Md. SALVIAS, 3 in. In Bud and Bloom $2.00 per 100 LOBELIAS, 3 in. . 3.00 " 100 VERBENAS, 2K in. ' 1.50 " 100 SINGLE FRINGED PETUNIAS, Transpl?nted, 70c. per 100, by mail, $5.00 per 10C0, Ex, VICTORIA ASTERS, Transplanted, 50c. per 100 by mail, $3.00 per 1000. Ex. PANSIES, Best Strain. Transplanted, 50c. per 100 by mail, $3.00 per 1000, Ex. C. WHITTON, CitySt., Utica, N. Y. 1 00,000 GERANIUMS r,^ Finest stock in the country, strong, 3-in., in bud, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; 4 in in bud and bloom, £5.00 to $6.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa. extra large, 5 and 6-in., $?.oo and $ i.eo per doz ; 3-ft., $4,00 per do?. Dreer's single fringed Petunias Salvias Heliotrope, most in bloom , strong, 3 in., $3.00 per 100. Begonia Vernon, in bloom: strong, vn . $ 1.00 per 100. WM.S. HERZOG, Morris Plains, N.J. CERANIU MS OOOTEl) CUTTINGS for fall delivery in any quan- ^ tily. Orders solicited now. Send for list. Smilax, Plumosus, Rorustts and Sprengerii Carefully grown; ready June 15th to September 151b, at moderate prices. Send for list. E.&C. Woodman, Florists, Danvers, Mass. I ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. American Beauty PlaniS 3 inch pots $80. OO per IOOO =Spring= Bedding Plants Send for Price List Iamuel s. pennock The Who,esFa!o%l8, o. Philadelphia I 608-1 8 Ludlow St. Store closes at 8 p.m. ROSES-ROSES Don't delay. We offer following varieties in 2x2H=iri. rose pot.* ready for a shift. Strictly f\o. I stock — clean and healthy. If you are not ready for them at once let us shift them into *=in for you and deliver any time in June — it wi-1 pay you. ■2X2% 2% x% _ 3 X3 inches inches inches 7000 Bride $2.50 $3.50 $i.oo 3000 Bridesmaid .... 2.50 3-50 5.00 3000 Golden Gate . . . . 2.50 3 5° 5-°o 1=, 00 Ivory 2.50 3-5° 5-°o 1000 Souv. de Wooton . 3.00 4.50 6.00 .> kaiserin Aug Vic. . * 00 4.50 5.oo 8500 Perle des Jardin . . 3 00 4.50 6.00 2coo Chatenay 3.50 4.50 6.00 1C1.0 I, a France .... 3.50 4.50 7.50 2500 President Carnot . . 1.50 4.50 7.50 1000 Gen. Maj: Arthur . . 6.00 7.50 10.00 500 La Detroit .... 6 00 7.50 10.00 5000 American Beauty . . 6.00 8.00 12.50 2500 Richmond .... 10.00 15.00 Write us about Ferns and soft wooded stock GEO. A. KUHL - PEKIN, ILL. RICHMOND ROSE 2% in. $12.00 $ico.oo KAISERIN " " 400 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON R.C. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 SfiiJ^L H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK. N. Y. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 608 HORTICULTURE May 12, 1906 LUDVIG MOSBAK, ONARGA ILL. 25.00 15.00 37-50 75.00 140.00 Cash with Order. Per rooo Ageratum, St. Guerney, 2 in. $15.00 Alternanthera, red and yellow, 2 in 1 5 .00 Alternanthera, red and yellow, R. C 5°° Alyssum, Sweet, giant and dwarf, 2 1-4 in. 15.00 Asparagus, PI. Nana., 3-in., $5.00; 2 1-4 in Spreng, 3 in., $5.00; 2 1-4 in. Begonia, Vernon Comp., 2 1 -4 in 20.00 Caladlum, Esc., 1st size, large 44 "2d size, good " Fancy leaved, per dozen, $2.00 Coboea, from soil, $1.50, 2 1-4 in Coleus, standard and fancy, 2 1-4 in Coleus, standard and fancv, R. C Dahlias, Henry Patrick, white: 1 ivoni, pink; Snow Clad, dwf. white, and 20 other best varieties; divided field roots Dusty Miller, Cent. Gymn. 2 in Dusty Miller, Cinerar.M.irit. 2 in 40,000 Ferns, Boston and Piersonii, 21-4 in.. " Same, 3-in " " 4 in Ferns, Piersonii Elegantissima, per dozen, 2 1-4 in., $3.00; 3 in., $5.00; 4 in., $10.00 Feverfew, Little Gem, 3 in., $5.00: 2 1-4 in 20.00 Fuchsia, ass't, 2 1-4 in 20.00 40,000 Geraniums, Xutt and Standard var., 2 1-4 in 20,000 Geraniums, Nutt and standard var., 3-in 10,000 Geraniums, Ivy leaved and Trego, 2 1-4 in ■ ■ Heliotrope, in var., extra fine, 2 1 -4 in 1 8. co Lantana, ass't., 2 t-4 in. ... Lemon Verbena, 2 1-4 in . • . Lobelia, Comp., fine bushy, 2 1-4 in 15.00 Lobelia, Speciosa,trail , strong, 2 1-4 in 15.00 Same trpl 8.00 Haurandya, climbing, 2 in. .. Hyrtle, creeping, hardy, ever- green, 2 1-4 in 20.00 Nasturtium, dwf. and tall, sep., trpl. 100, $1.00 21-4 in. Pansies, Florists' Intern., trpl. " " " in bloom 10,000 Pennisetum Rupel- lianum. Fountain (Irass, 2 1-4 in 10,000 Pennisetum Rupel lianum, from soil Petunia, KansasWbite, Snow- storm and ass't., 2 1-4 in.. • • Petunia, same, 3 in " single, fringed finest mixed, 2 1-4 in 100 $2 00 2.00 .60 2.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 10.00 5.00 22.50 45.00 .60 5.00 2.50 4.00 S.00 15.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 5.00 2.50 2.00 2.50 2.50 2.00 2.00 1. 00 2.50 2.50 15.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 •7S 1.25 2.50 i.co 2.50 5.00 Cask with OrSer. Per 1000 100 20,000 Salvia, ass't., 5 stan- dard var., 2 1-4 in $ (8.0c $2.00 Smilax, seedlings .50 Swainsona Alba, 3 in. $5.00; 2y2 in 2 OO 20,000 Verbena, sep. .white, pink, blue, crimson, soarlet and mix., very fine, 2 1-4 in. 18.00 2.00 20,000 Verbena, same, trpl., from soil, per 100 1.00 10,000 Vinca Var., 2 in. $2.00; 2 1-2 in. $3.00; 3 in. $5.00; 4 in. $8.00 per 100 VEGETABLE PLANTS. Cash with OrJer. Per 1000 100 200,000 Asparagus, Conn. and Palm., 1 year old, strong $2.00 $.50 100,000 Horse Radish Sets 2.00 .50 100,000 Rhubarb, Linnreus and Victoria, fine stock, div. roots 40.00 5. co PERENNIAL PLANTS From 2 1-4 in. Pots. Aquilegia 2 00 Candytuft Sempervir 2.00 Coreopsis Lanceolata Grfl. 2.00 Delphinium, in var 2.00 Eryngium Amethystum. . 2.00 Forget-me=not 2.00 Gaillardia Grandiflora 2.00 Gypsophila Paniculata. . . ■ 2.00 Lavender, trpl., from soil 1.00 Oriental Poppy, red 2.00 Pink, Chinese 2.00 Pink, hardy, in var 2. 00 Tritoma Pfitserii 2.00 Yucca Filamentosa 2.00 For other varieties, see Wholesale List. 30,000 GANNAS. From Pots. Special Prices Per do: Robusta, bronze leaved A. Bouvier, rich crimson .... Chas. Henderson, bright crimson Chicago, deep vermilion Burbank, yellow, red spots. flixed, green leaved " bronze leaved See list for 25 other varieties. STARTED PLANTS, Ready to Pot or Plant. Per doz. 100 Robusta 35 2.00 Chas. Henderson. 50 3.00 Chicago, deep vermilion .50 3.50 Burbank .35 2.00 flixed, green and bronze leaved 35 2.00 .'. :. IOO 70 4.00 7° 5.00 70 4.50 5.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 KILLARNEY The most profitable Rose to date. Strong, thrifty young plants. $10 per too. $vo pe-- 1.000 SIEBRECHT&SON Rose Hill Nursery NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y. LADY GAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, nrst quality stock including Frau Karl Druschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Notting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH rose specialist WOODS HOLE, MASS. Coleus Coleus Rooted Cuttings Verschai« feltii, Oolden Bedder and Several Other Varieties. $5.00 per 1,000 60c. per IOO C\SH WITH ORDER J. E. FELTHOUSEN SCHENECTADY, N. Y. BEGONIAS. Double Named Colors, $5.00 per 100 " Mxd. " 4.00 " 100 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, New York ©BULBS HOKS.SHOK and PLANTS Ralph M. Ward & Co. 2 West Broadway, New York Lilies, Japanese Plants BAMBOO STAKES The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. 31 Barclay Street, New York Draceana Indivisa .... 0 in. $5.00 Doz- Vinea Variegata .... 4 ■ 10.00 ,100 Feverfew 3 " 3.00 100 Fuchsias 2% " 3.00 .100 Alyssum 3 " 3.00 .100 Begonia Vernon . . . 2H " 3.00 100 Verbenas from Flats . . 1.50 100 Cash with Order Please CONVERSE GREENHOUSES, WEBSTER, MASS. F. Kiebe, Proi. HORTICULTURE VOL III MAY 12, 1906 NO. 19 Published Weekly by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass- Telephone, Oxford 202 WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager subscription price One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies M.oo 2.00 .oS ADVERTISING RATES. NET Per Inch, 30 inches to page . . .90 Full Page 24.00 On Yearly Contract — 52 consecutive times — per inch, .70. per page . 20.00 COPYRIGHT, 1906, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. 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 OF THIS ISSUE Page FRONTISPIECE— Calathea (Maranta) zebrina ABNORMAL FERNS— A. Hans— Illustrated 611 CALATHEA ZEBRINA— K. FInlayson 613 MARICA NORTHIANA— M. J. Pope— Illustrated 613 BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. H. Adsett 614 IMPROVED TYPES OF CINERARIA GRANDIFLORA — Edgar Elvin — Illustrated 615 PSEUDO-BULBLESS ONCIDIUMS— James Hutchison. 615 EDITORIAL A fair field for all— Get ready for Dayton— Bedding plant prospects — Concerning the dissemination of wholesale prices — Fighting the moths 616 UNCLE JOHN ON MECHANICAL WATERING— John Thorpe 617 OUTDOOR ROSES AND MECHANICAL WATERING — D. Mcintosh 617 THE SEEDSMEN'S STANDPOINT— Wm. Wolff Smith 617 WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS 617 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Massachusetts Horticultural Society 618 New Jersey Horticultural Society 618 Lenox Horticultural Society 61S New York Florists' Club 618 American Carnation Society 618 Page NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— (Continued) Society of American Florists 618 Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists' and Gardeners' Club 618 Club and Society Notes 618 CATTLEYA KINKOR A— Illustrated 619 HOUSE OF PHALAENOPSIS— Illustrated 619 ABANDONED FARMS AND THEIR CAPABILITIES — W. M. Munson 620 ESTABLISHMENT OF LUDVIG MOSBAEK. .Illus. . . 621 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, Louisville, Minneapolis 627 LATEST IMPROVEMENTS IN GREENHOUSE BUILDING— D. T. Connor 633 MISCELLANEOUS San Francisco Notes 619 Incorporated 623 Catalogues Received 623 The Pagoscope — Trans, by G. Bleicken 624 News Notes 624-627 Philadelphia Notes 625 A Slippery Account 625 List of Patents 633 Greenhouses Building and Projected 633 LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. Y. — E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Ellicott St CHICAGO, ILL.— R. S. Lund, 1034 W. Monroe St. CLEVELAND, O. — A. L. Hutchins, 38 Plymouth St COLUMBUS, O. — M. B. Faxon, 322 E. Broad St CINCINNATI, O. — Frank W. Ball, Walnut Hills. DETROIT — C. B. Chase, 59 Miami Ave. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. — George B. Wlegand, 1610 N. Illi- nois St LOUISVILLE, KY.— F. L. Schulz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. VtONTREAL — William Cooper, 568 St Paul St NEWPORT, R. I.— David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— George C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow St SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.— Luther Monnette, Market and 22nd Streets Camp, Oakland. WASHINGTON, D. C— James J. Harty, 14th and H Streets, N. W. 610 HORTICULTURE May 12, 1906 £***^»*****>*r*m GOVERNOR HERRICK &/>e NEW VIOLET The finest single, the freest bloomer, the greatest money maker ever offered for sale. Write me today. 1 doz., $2.00; 100, $10.00; 1000, $75.00 ; 5.000 or more at $60.00 per 1,000 H. R. CARLTON Originator and Introducer WILLOUGHBY, O. ' M**k*^*»^*m+**m**H*A**mHf^>t**k*^*a^<**»*»a*4»^**& ' — j — nAlUlj GILT-EDGED ROSE STOCK Own Roots Propagated From Crafted Stock Richmond 3 in. $10.00 per 100 ; $90.00 per 1000 Wellesley 3 " 8.00 4 " 10.00 Chatenay 2'/> ' 3.50 3 " 4.50 Killarney 2 8.00 Bridesmaids 3 4.00 Crafted 2 1-2 in. These are extra ^rong plants, equal to 4 in. stock Killarney $16.00 per 100 ; $135.00 per 1000 Gates 10.00 " " Chatenay 10.00 " " S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I. /WWVWVWWVIVMAIWVt HEADOUARTERS FOR BEDDING PLANTS Geraniums, Heliotrope, Fuchsias, Coleus, Dracenas, Salvias, Verbenas, Petunias, Cannas, Lobelia, Ageratum, Asters, Marigolds, &c., &c Hardy Roses in great variety, Crimson RamDlers, Cobeas, Vincas, Maurandya and other Climber . (iood Assortment of Hardy Perennials. Price List on application. WM. W. EDGAR CO. Wholesale Growers of Palms, Ferns, Rubbers, Decora- tive and Bedding Plants. WAVERLEY, HASS. ,«WVWWWWVW>IVWWVVWWVWWWVWW» WVVVWVVVWVM Our advice Every Issue of this Paper reaches the eye of dealers whose custom- ers want to plant decorative material about their homes «* j* Advertise What You Have to Offer NOW 50 0, 000 COLEUS Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder and fancy named varieties. Rooted Cuttings, 60c. per lOO, $5.00 per lOOO Cash. H. IM. EATON, South Sudbury, Mass. **IWW<VlWVVVWyV>VWi«A will grow everywhere you put some spores. In the raising of new forms in ferns chance has much to do, but there are some natural laws one has to recog- nize. 1. A normal fern will, with very few exceptions, re- produce itself identically. 2. Two or more species from a same genus seeded together reproduce the same species mixed together with 'sometimes — but not as a rule — hybrids. The fecunda- tion in ferns is such a minute thing that you cannot de- pend on it. 3. A single abnormal frond found on a plant — usu- ally a forked frond — does not reproduce itself. 4. An abnormal fern found in nature which has all its fronds altered in the same way gives, by seeding, more or less abnormal plants resembling the parent, with many normal ones. Sometimes they give new forms. 5. The selected altered ferns from that product give more than fifty per cent, altered ones, with some that are better. After that they reproduce themselves nearly identically through selected spores. 6. Two abnormals, wild forms, of the same species seeded together will give about one-half normal plants; ;the other half will resemble the parents, with a few other forms. 7. A few of these new forms seeded together give many other new forms, with a loss proportion of normal plants. These new plants show great sensibility to vari- ation and the result of seeding them together is scarcely two plant,- alike in the progeny, the number of normal ones, if the spores have been well selected, being very small. These observations have been made with the hardy ferns before mentioned and it is shown that most of these abnormal hybrids will be constant forms. A few words about hybridizing ferns may not be out of place here. Everybody who handles ferns is sup- posed to know thai when a fern spore finds itself in a suitable place it develops in a number of cells and takes a heart-shaped form called prothalium, which adheres to the ground by little hair-roots. On the under surface of tin' prothallus are situated the reproductive organs: male antheridium containing the antherozoids. the re- productive agent, and the archegonium, tin: female or- gan containing the embryo seed. If through the dew moisture of the under surface of the pro- thallus the movable fibratile little antherozoids are carried to the opening of the archegonia. when they enter fecundation takes place. Now, to hy- bridize ferns it is necessary that the antherozoids from one prothallus, the growth of a spore from one fern, finds its way to the archegonia of another prothallus which has grown from a spore of another fern. These organs being so extremely minute cannot be handled like the pollen of a flower and therefore hybridization in ferns is always a very uncertain possibility. The female organs being situated within the indenta- tion of the heart-shaped or top part of the prothallus May 12, 1900 HORTICULTURE 613 and the male ones among the root hairs of the lower part, the prothalhis can be cut horizontally in two with a very thin, sharp knife and the upper part of one planted close to the lower part of another so that the cuts touch; this graft — so to speak — has to be made be- fore complete development of the prothalhis. This i> the most certain way to some tangible result, but is very tedious work. A more practical way and one that is much used is to seed together the spores of two or three different ferns one desires to cross — not too thickly, but thick enough so that the prothallus when grown overlap one another; experience will indicate when the time is near for fecundation. Then at intervals of a few days for a week or two submerge for one quar- ter of an hour the seed pans with the sur- face of the soil all green with the prothallus, in a pail of warm water, shaking it slowly to assist the little an- therozoids to move around, and if one or more find their way to another archegonia than thetone to which they naturally belong, then hybridization has occurred and a new fern will be the result. Marica Northiana Calathea (Maranta) zebrina (See Frontispiece.) This genus furnishes the arrowroot of commerce and is therefore useful as well as ornamental. The species of this note is one of the oldest and most familiar denizens of our store-greenhouses. It is an inhabitant of tropical America, in which region most of the genus finds their abode. While not the gem amongst its fel- lows, from a purely beautiful and picturesque stand- point, it is withal one of the most imposing foliaged species when well done, and is the most easily grown under any and all circumstances, having the stoutest constitution of any of the species, maintaining a re- spectable appearance in lower temperatures and under adverse conditions. It makes a capital lawn-plant in a shaded and sheltered position, but this mode of culture is not conducive to exhibition plants. Marantas like high and moist temperatures; a good shade is also essential, especially in the summer and autumn seasons. Syringing the foliage in the growing season is beneficial, but this can be easily overdone with marantas, even if they like — figuratively speaking — somewhat moist feet. As the blade of the leaves of many of them are comparatively large, frequent heavy syringings in other than skilled hands is likely to be more detrimental than otherwise, as the water thrown against the leaves is largely conducted down the stems into the sheath and finally to the potting material which naturally tends to conditions the reverse of healthy. As they possess soft and stout roots, the pot- ting material should be porous in character. Fibrous loam chopped up lumpy, with a liberal proportion of good leaf-mould, semi-decayed, with sand and charcoal nodules in plenty, constitutes a good potting medium. In order to maintain them in good order, annual repot- ting in fresh soil, other tilings being equal, is an impor- tant factor. -7Z.3Z**4» >^^<. The subject of the above illustration is not bj any means a new plant, being introduced from Brazil as early as 1789; still it will be new to a good many readers of IIokticultuke for the plant is seldom seen in cultivation outside of Botanical Gardens. It is a member of the Iris family as can be seen at once by looking at the flowers shown in the photograph The picture represents a plant in a 5-inch pot and it would make a line plant for the dwelling house. Un- fortun'ateh the beautiful flowers are very short lived., lasting but one day. However, they will keep on devel- oping new flowers for some time at intervals of from one tn five or six days; each scape producing from three to five more flowers. Their flowering season is March, but where they are grown in any quantity the season of flowering is much longer, as some plants will start to flower as earl} as the middle of February while othern will wait until the latter part of April. The flowers, although short lived, are beautiful, and for color would set many an orchid ih the background. The outer segments of (he perianth are of the purest white, at the base elegantly mottled or striped with chestnut-brown on a greenish-yellow ground; the inner segments are neatly curved, the upper part barred with deep blue on a white ground : the lower part veined with white and brown. The stamens are united, pure white with light green pollen masses. The flower measures three inches til4 H ORTI CULTU RE May 12, 1906 across and contrasts very effectively with the deep green glossy leaves and flower scapes. These latter resemble the leaves very much only through the center can be seen the proper flower stem in the shape of a swollen midrib. The accompanying picture shows this plain, also the way the flowers proceed from (lie side near the top of the scape. At the same place and time as the flowers come out young plants will push forth, which affords a ready means of propagation as they will root as soon as they come in contact with the soil or sand "ii which the plant happens to stand. After flowering t lie scapes will droop down and then these young plants will soon establish themselves. If it is not desired to propagate from them, the young plants on the old flower scapes can be left on, the plant stood on an inverted flowerpot so as to keep the young growths from rooting, and the following winter both young and old plants will flower and it looks quite novel. As to culture very little need be said, for the plain succeeds under all temperatures above freezing and below boiling, in any old soil, preferring a heavy loam, in shade or full sun; stick them away in any corner or along a walk where other plants would refuse to grow. these plants will thrive there. For the dwelling house no other plant will keep in better condition for so long a time and under poor management. They will take a lot of water if well drained and they can stand a good long drought without being injured. The flower scapes can be cut and will last a long time in the house, devel- oping flowers and young plants almost as good as they would in the plant. The leaves possess the same good keeping qualities and can be used to good advantage with other cut flowers. British Horticulture A TULIP SPECIALIST Amongst the most enthusiastic supporters of the National Tulip Society is Mr. A. D. Hall, M. A., who is at the head of the Eothmasted Experimental Station. For over ten years Mr. Hall has been cultivating tulips, and during that time has raised a number of seedlings. Exclusive of the latter. Mr. Mall grows about 150 varie- ties. He is most enthusiastic as to the culture of the florists' section. He considers that the English tulip is comparatively easy In grow, because ii is imi very par- ticular either as to soil or climate. It stands the smoky atmosphere of the greal manufacturing centres. Speaking of his own experience as a grower. .Mr. Hall states: "J have dabbled in a good many flowers, but I think that none gets more hold of you year by vear than the tulip. The inter,. si in the eld florists' flowers is unquestionably reviving witness the auricula ami pri- mula— and no doubt the tulip will have its turn. Even if bulbs have to be purchased the price is not high. Another recommendation to the amateur is that the amount of space required for growing tulips is very small." Mr. Hall's flowers are seen at their best at the end of May. When they are in their bud stage, to keep off the rain a case is erected over them, composed of waxed calico, which forms an awning and is nearly transparent. Asked whether the interest in showing tulips was increasing. Mr. Hall replied: "We had a better southern show last year than we have ever had. The first is generally at the Royal Horticultural Socie- ty's hall the third week in May, but this year it will be at Botanic Society's show in Regent's Park. The in- termediate show will be at Wakefield, and the third at Manchester, both in May." A NATIONAL FLOIfAL EMBLEM Market florists sent forward a good supply of red and white roses in anticipation of a big demand on St. George's Day. The result was somewhat disappoint- ing, and some of the growers found that there was no increase in the ordinary demand. The St. George's Society has endeavored to secure the observance of this national festival by the wearing of red and white roses, hut the movement makes but slow progress. One South London tradesman sought to gain a little publicity by presenting all his lady customers with a posy of roses on April 23rd. The florists would very much like to see this celebration taken up with more enthusiasm. They instance what has been done with the carnation as an emblematical flower in the United States. In this country the trade receives but little aid from national events. Even on ceremonial occasions when a touch of color is added to the London streets the garish and flimsy adornment of paper flowers are usually selected. The great flower-wearing day is on April 19th, when the primrose is worn in memory of the late Lord Bea- consfield. These flowers are extensively obtained from the woods and hedge-rows a few miles out of London by hawkers, so that here again the trade reaps but little advantage, beyond supplying a few wreaths for placing at the foot of the deceased statesman's statue. From time to time there have been suggestions for founding an orchid League amongst tin1 admirers of Mr. Cham- berlain. The cost of this aristocratic bloom has evi- dently stood in the way of the project being successful. The primrose has the merit of being thoroughly demo- cratic, for a penny one is able1 to secure a good-sized hunch. /$o/, cim*&. Horticulture's trump cards: Origin- ality, forcefulness, superior reading matter, no muzzle, friends everywhere. May 12, 1906 HORTICULTURE 6K. Improved types of Cineraria grandiflora The evolution of modern florists' flowers has in no ease been more strongly marked than in the cineraria family. The small-flowered senecio was the original prototype and from this iw have a graduated advance up to the latest, star-shaped cactus forms. The cin- eraria enjoyed a wider popularity in the last decade than now; the inexorable law of ''the survival of the fittest'' placed it in the rear in an unprecedented era of novelties. The advent of the stellata type, so free ami useful for cutting, and the latest acquisitions of Messrs Sutton of England are tending to a revival with these one-time favorite plants. The objections of straggling foliage — requiring so much valuable room in winter — also a general uniformity of color, purples predominat- ing, have been removed by the introduction of plants of close, compact habit, with beautiful shades of pink ami pure white flowers, many with cactus form and quilled petals; they are now in every way worth the attention of the commercial florist and private gardener. These ecu types are of very floriferous character as may lie seen from the illustration, every axil down to the base contributing its cluster, in many cases completely hid- ing the foliage. If the plants are kept m cool airy quarters flowers may be had from Christmas to May: the centre cluster usually fading first another may be drawn into the vacant place and the whole plant will look perfect again. Seed may he sown the 2nd week in July; when large enough to handle prick off into boxes or pans, then later into 3-ineh pots, keeping them going in not less than CO degrees at night, also keeping them well up to the light. They will need a shift into 5-inch pots in Sep- tember using ordinary soil, not too rich, at this stage and in November they may be transferred into 7-inch pots for flowering, using a mixture of good turfy loam, leaf mould, a little dried cow dung and sand, with a good sprinkling of rough bones. A good plan is to put a layer of rough bones over the crocks, the roots finding- tins in mellowed condition at the important period when the flower buds are forming. Incidentally, this method of late feeding might well be applied with advantage to all soft wooded plants of this character; if too rich soil is given in the early stages, the wood-fibres ripen too quickly, thus running into flower before a good sub- stantial growth has been secured. The indiscriminate use of fertilizers is responsible for many failures with what is naturally easily-grown stock. Cinerarias to be done well should have a house to themselves. Cool, airy quarters with a temperature of not less than 40 degrees at night will ensure dwarf steady growth. They should be kept well up to the light and turned around weekly, keeping a sharp look- out for aphis; a good plan where outside conditions permit is to have bottom ventilators put in near the pipes, leaving them open night and day, even with a few degrees of frost, balancing matters by keeping heat well on at night and checking in the morning, thus maintaining always a fresh buoyant atmosphere, so abso- lutely necessary for cinerarias and all plants of like character, if dwarf, sturdy, growth is to lie secured dur- ing tin' winter months. Sdx^oX M; t>vj»jk_ Pseudo-bulbless Oncidiums These interesting and easily cultivated plants, gen- erally considered scarcely worthy of cultivation, require only to be better known to receive the recogni- tion they deserve. They are mostly natives of Central and South America, have thick, leathery foliage, which it may easily be supposed, performs all the functions of pseudo-bulbs. The flowers are borne on long branch- ing panicles someti s four and five feet long. The most popular of this class of oneidium is 0. Cavendishianum, and a well-flowered plant of this species is a sight to lie remembered. The species is variable but the flowers are generally yellow with rich brown spots on the sepals ami petals; the lip is bright vellow. The size, color, fragrance and texture of the flower,-, combined with their keeping qualities, make this a valuable horticultural species. 0. luridum is also a vigorous and useful species, but the (lowers have not the texture of Cavindishianum and are more transitory. ( ). bicallosum, < •. Lanceanum and 0. Carthaginense are each worthy of a place. The latter has small, obse- lete pseudo-bulbs but has the thick fleshy leaves of the (dass. They all enjoy a warm, very moist atmosphere, and should be grown in baskets in pure fern-root as they are very free-rooting and resent anything approach- ing stagnation in the rooting medium. In a hot, moist house they will make enormous quantities of serial roots without which the plants are seldom luxuriant. Thev are all sensitive to strong sunlight and should have shade nearly all the year. 616 HORTICULTURE May 12, 1906 HORTICULTURE AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON. MASS. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART. Editor and Manager. A correspondent writes in approval of A fair our policy of giving full liberty for the field for all expression of opinion in our columns. We do not always agree with the views expressed by those who write for us, but all are welcome so long as they discuss things and policies and opera- tions rather than individuals and so long as it is done in manly way over one's own name. In the ease of trade journalism, in which the family character is so inherent, the arguments against the use of assumed names are many and those in favor very few. We have always agreed with the late Peter Henderson, who fre- quently expressed strong views on this point, holding that if a man was afraid or ashamed to sign his name in full to a communication he would better not pub- lish it at all. Only a brief space of three months now Get ready separates us from the S. A. F. conven- for Dayton cion at Dayton, Ohio, the leading horti- cultural event of the year. It is not too soon to begin active individual and concerted work to the end that a large attendance may be assured and the greatest pleasure and profit derived. Club officials, committees. State vice-presidents, and others interested in organizing parties to travel together to the conven- tion or otherwise promoting its success are free to use the columns of Horticulture for such announcements and notices as they choose to make at any time and we shall give them prompt dissemination. Dayton is very centrally located and had every qualification needed in a convention city. The normal convention attendance is a foregone conclusion but it is possible to increase this largely by early effort. So "get busy." A revival in the demand for bedding Bedding plant plants is noted in many places. We are prospects glad it is so. There are innumerable spots which nothing else can fill so well,- — little spots all through the crowded city where nothing would ever be planted were it not for the entic- ing baskets of assorted geraniums, salvias, helio- tropes and pansies, which awaken the dormant fondness for a bit of blooming garden. There is no garden so small or so large in which this class of plants has not an appropriate place and their use, by the gardener blessed with good judgment and correct taster will not interfere with but rather assist and supplement in a pleasing manner the 'hardy herbaceous and shrub plantings which in recent years have taken the place of the garish, unsatisfying displays of bedding plants once so prevalent. The past decade has seen many real im- provements among this class of plants in the way of more compact habit, greater variety of color, larger flowers and other points of excellence and it is very gratifying to see that these new and improved sorts are being grown and offered generally by the large adver- tising growers. We hope their enterprise will be amply rewarded with big business and remunerative results. Trade prices, where and how Concerning they should be published, or the dissemination whether they should be pub- of wholesale prices Hshed under any circumstances, have long been and are likely to continue to be a fruitful subject for critical discussion in certain quarters. There is no known method whereby the limit of distribution of printed matter can be controlled or any authority exercised as to whose eye it shall not reach. The publisher of a journal in which wholesale prices are quoted can and generally does endeavor to place some reasonable limit on its circulation, but the destiny of each copy, after it has left his hands, is beyond any further control on his part. We contend that it is to the wholesale dealer and advertiser that the retail dealer should look for protection against the selling of goods to retail consumers at trade prices. The whole matter will easily adjust itself in all horticultural lines when the wholesale dealer adopts the plan of demand- ing from every applicant a business card of other sat- isfactory evidence that he is in the trade and entitled to trade prices before consenting to have any dealings with him. This is the method pursued in other lines of trade of any extent commercially and, when lived up to, covers the ground fully. It now becomes evident that, despite the Fighting myriads of moth nests and eggs that have the moths i,eeu destroyed through public and pri- vate effort in eastern Massachusetts and neighboring states during the past three months, the campaign will have accomplished little more than the saving of a great many trees that would otherwise have been ruined. That the number of moths to be fought next winter will be appreciably less than has been the case this season or that any reduction of the extent of territory infested will have been effected can hardly be expected for there are vast numbers of the pests that have not been reached, — extensive wood lands on which the cost of extermination would far exceed the actual value of the land and for which any appropriation the state could make would be entirely inadequate. Ex- termination of either brown-tail or gypsy moths is no longer dreamed of by anyone who realizes the situa- tion and it would seem inevitable that unless some nat- ural foe of the moths should interpose, the scourge will in time over-run the entire eastern section of the coun- try. We urge upon those of our readers who have not already done so that they send to Superintendent A. H. Kirkland, Boston, for such documents as may enable them to recognize the insects and detect their presence early, and giving information as to the best methods for combatting them. May 12, 1906 horticulture: 61 UNCLE JOHN ON MECHANICAL WATERING. Editor HORTICULTURE: Dear Sir:— If the interest in "Mechanical Watering" continues, HORTICULTURE will have to set apart a department under that head where the pros and cons may have full sway. To me, the Wittbold system of mechanical watering (I am not sure whether this is the best title for it) possesses so much merit and appeals so directly to progressive horticultural work, that it must un- doubtedly be appreciated. Sumehow or other, some of the gentlemen seem- ingly believe that the "system" has not one title of desirability in it's make-up, which is assuredly wrong, as if to-day the hose shall be con- demned as being in its general use, detrimental to the best culture. The man who uses the water can, the man who uses the syringe (.the revolver of water arms), the man who uses the hose, has to mix the water he uses with brains, or he cannot be success- ful. The man with the mechanical watering apparatus must also mix brains with this system. Watering cans, syringes and hose will be necessary implements, in good culture even where mechanical water- ing is used. In the Wittbold establishment the system is installed in a series of houses (where palms of various sizes, ferns of various sizes, rubbers and miscellaneous plants — coleuses, begon- ias, geraniums and other bedding plants) all of which are well .grown and in fine condition. There is a difference in each of these houses in the manner the water is distributed; in some the water is distributed over the general surface, in others it is distributed so as to completely wash the under surfaces of the plants — again, only the pots are watered. In one house where nephrolepis are grown in hanging baskets suspended from the roof, the system is so ar- ranged for the perfect watering of these ferns that, it nothing else had been attempted, this alone is worth all the work and thought Louis Wittbold has put in it. The manipu- lation of the actual watering must in itself recommend it as a saver of time and of labor. The first cost is not more than the cost of rubber hose would, be for at most three years. Its uses will be so numerous as it gets known that they will be greatly appreciated in many ways not now thought of. In conclusion permit me to say that I am sure the many readers of HORTICULTURE greatly appreciate that a subject so important as water- ing (whether mechanical or hosey or otherwise) has been given so much space in its columns. Not forgetting, that brains must be mixed with water, however applied (whether it be by McGorum, McHutchison, Finlay- son, Wittbold, or "any other man") to obtain the best results. Very truly yours, JOHN THORPE. OUTDOOR ROSES AND MECHANI- CAL WATERING. To be reasonably sure of getting good roses outdoors the plants have to be carefully attended to from now on. They require to be kept clean and growing vigorously. Dust the plants early and often with hellebore powder, and by and by if the soil gets dry it will pay to water thoroughly. If watering is done in the late afternoon or evening let the water flow at the base of the plants. I sometimes think this much-talked-of mechanical water- ing apparatus might be just the thing for this and other purposes, argu- ments of certain worthy men notwith- standing. In time it may be called irrigation in close quarters, and who knows but what irrigation has already accomplished for the arid lands of the West, this new-fangled mechanical watering business may also do for the enlarged horticultural establishments of the West and East. Don't con- demn anything until by a just trial you have been convinced that con- demnation is deserved, because it may be possible that a just and fair trial may reveal the fact that what would have been said in condemnation would be unjust in more ways than one. d. Mcintosh. THE SEEDSMEN'S STANDPOINT. Editor HORTICULTURE: Dear Sir: — You have doubtless noticed in the press dispatches and the Congressional Record the harsh and unwarranted charges against the Agricultural Press of the country, made by the friends of "Free-Seeds" during the debate on the Agricultural Appropriation bill. Angered by the contenptuous criticism of this graft by the press as a whole, its friends charged that the press opposed it not from principle but because it was con- trolled by the seed merchants through their advertising — an infamous insult which should be resented. The Senate Committtee on Agricul- ture has granted a hearing on "free seeds" to be held shortly, at which some of the prominent seed merchants will explain why they are opposed to the government interfering with their business by giving away products which they sell. If you are sufficiently interested, will you drop a line to Senator Redfield Proctor, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, stating that you are opposed to the distribution on principle and not because of any influence of advertisers. Or, if you prefer it, I would be pleased to present to the committee at the hearing, any- thing you may send me on the subject. For your information I may say that the seedsmen are not opposed to a distribution of new, rare and valu- able seeds within the meaning of the original act, but they object to the in- discriminate distribution of turnip, radish, corn, beans, peas, spinach and other of the commonest kinds of gar- den seeds simply that a Congressman can make a showing with his constitu- ents. Trusting to have your cooperation in this undertaking, I am. Yours very truly, WILLIAM WOLFF SMITH. Washington Representative, Whole- sale Seedsmen's League. WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. Bedding out will from now on take up a considerable part of the garden- ers' attention. Geraniums that have been sufficiently hardened may be planted out in many locations in a week or ten days, but tender things, such as alternanthera, coleus, helio trope, etc., are safer where protection is available up to the first of June. If alternanthera persists in damping off in the greenhouse water only when absolutely necessary, and then in the forenoon; avoid sprinkling. Water thorougnly when required at the root as much as possible. Alternanthera will not color up well when growing rank; for that reason shallow flats are preferable, and even when the plants are in hot-beds it will be found advan- tageous to lift them two or three weeks before planting and put them into flats or small pots. Herbaceous borders should now re- ceive attention in the way of regulat- ing and keeping clean; each kind should stand distinct and any other kind encroaching should be dug out sufficiently to allow each plant or i lump to show up. The parts dug up for this purpose can be utilized ii. filling blank spaces where deaths have occurred. Hollyhocks and all tall growing plants should be staked in time and the sooner this is done the less ob- jectionable the stakes will appear later on. Some people take great care to have the ground for vegetables thoroughly manured, but when it comes to the flower beds and borders they seem to think that for them little if any manure or fertilizer is needed. This is for obvious reasons a serious mis- take; ground planted year after year with flowering plants gets exhausted unless something is added to counter- act the action of the roots on the soil. Impoverished soil is in many cases the cause of scraggy plants with but few blooms, often seen towards the end of the season. Get dahlias hardened before plant- ing; this of course refers to potted plants from cuttings or division. Dahlia roots are better in the oper. ground now than anywhere else. Don't plant them too closely; leave room between the rows to be able to walk and work comfortably. Put istakes in for each plant at planting time, and have labels handy to tack on the stakes. Rock gardens are very pretty and are sources of much delight and en- joyment. At this season every plant should be carefully gone over and freed from weeds. Look out that ferns are not smothered by either weeds or plants. A certain amount of carelessness in appearance perhaps adds to the beauty of a rock garden, but weeds are nothing but a menace even then. HORTICULTURE:— Please cut out my advs. in your paper as all my stock- is sold out. Send me the bill. Yours truly, S. A. PINKSTONE. 618 HORTICULTURE May 12, 1906 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTUR- AL SOCIETY. The May exhibition at Horticultural Hall, Boston, on Saturday afternoon, fifth inst, brought out some superb exhibits of calceolarias and fancy pelargoniums from that invincible grower, James Stuart, gardener for George F. Fabyan of Brookline. The varieties represented in the pelar- gonium collection were the following: Bridegroom, Mrs. Ashley, Nellie Hayes, Miss Henderson, Lady Duff, Mabel, Alice Love, Duke of Portland, Mme. Thibaut, May Queen, Purity and H. M. Stanley, a list comprising a re- markable variety of colors. Two plants of Calceolaria Golden Gem, each four feet across, from Dr. C. G. Weld, gardener W. C. Rust, also came in for gTeat admiration. The long tables were loaded with spring flowers including a splendid variety of Alpines from the Botanic Garden, tulips in wide assortment from several exhibitors, a great collection of nar- cissi from Longwater Gardens, gar- dener W. W. Craig, which received a silver medal; pansies, and other cut bloom. A cultural certificate was awarded to W. N. Craig for fine Lilium candidum, eight to twelve flowers on a spike. NEW JERSEY FLORICULTURAL SOCIETY. John E. Lager on Orchids was the attraction at the monthly meeting on May 4. The lecture was amply illus- trated with flowers from Lager and Hurrell and the Julius Roehrs Co., and the private collections of Henry Graves and William Barr, many of which had never been outside their glass houses before. Two Medinella magniflca requiring special carrying facilities were brought from the Colgates and John Crosby Brown, flowered by William Reid and Peter Duff, and the usual array of American Beauty, fine carnations, antirrhinums, calceolarias, gladioli, from skilled hands. Collections of vegetables from Mrs. William Pierson, Chas. Ashmead. gardener, and Chas. Hathaway, Max Schneyder, gardener. An engrossed and illuminated copy of resolutions were presented to Malcolm MacRorie treasurer of the society for many years in recognition of services rendered, feelingly re- sponded to by the recipient. Louis Piker was elected to membership and a committee appointed to co-operate in the societies' part in the forth- coming floral parade, June 15. J. B. DAVIS. LENOX HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The regular meeting of the Lenox Horticultural Society was held Satur- day, May 5, President S. Carlquist in the chair. This society held an in- stitute with the Housatonk Agricul- tural Society and their president, F. W. Heath, introduced Dr. B. L. Hart- well of the Rhode Island Experiment Station, who gave a very instructive lecture on "How Plants Grow." He explained from large charts the chem- ical structure of the leaves, stems and roots of plants, also many of the chemical experiments that are being made at Kingston, R. I. A committee was appointed to (li aw up resolutions of condolence, to be sent to the wife of our esteemed and former active member, the late Wm. Woods. GEO. FOULSHAM, Secretary. NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. On account of the inability of Mr. Pettigrew to be present next Monday, the evening will be devoted to the members, who are requested to bring up discussions as to what would be the best thing to do to advance the interests of the club, and to take some action regarding the increased ex- press rates on cut flowers. The annual outing is scheduled to take place on July 2, at Witzel's Point View Grove, Long Island. The pro- gram is now well under way in the hands of a very efficient committee. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. The following varieties have been registered: "Winsome." By John Reimels. Woodhaven, N. Y. Scott shade of pink and about the same growth as Scott when it was first introduced. It blooms freely and the flowers measure from three to three and one- half inches. "Pink Imperial." By John E. Haines. Bethlehem, Pa. Pure pink of immense size and unusual long stems all season through. A strong grower and free bloomer. "Abundance." By Rudolph Fischer. Great Neck. L. I. A pure white of fair size and an unusually free bloomer. "Crimson Glow." By Dailledouze Bros., Flatbush. N. Y. A glowing crimson of medium size, perfectly stiff stem, an excellent calyx, of good healthy habit and a free and con- tinuous bloomer. "Avalanche." By Robert C. Pye, Nyack, N. Y. Pure white flower three and one-half inches in diameter on a stiff wiry stem twenty inches in length. Habit resembling Lawson. its seed parent, but without the short stems of that varietv. ALBERT M. I1ERH. Secretary. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLOR- ISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Department of Plant Registration. Duncan Finlayson. Jamaica Plain, Mass., submits for registration Den- drobium nobile Mrs. Larz Anderson. Flowers, nearly four inches across; extra fine form; sepals and petals pure white the extreme apex of each being slightly colored with pale amethyst^ labellum pure white; disc of darkest maroon purple. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. PITTSBURG AND ALLEGHANY FLORISTS' AND GARDENERS' CLUB. The meeting of the Club on Tuesday, May 1st, was well attended considering the season, for as the warm days of late spring and early summer draw on the attendance is always less than in the winter months. One new member was elected, and a number who were in arrears for their club dues for two years, and had made no favorable response to reminders, were dropped from membership, it not being the policy of the Club to carry dead tim- ber. Bedding plants and Palms, was the topic assigned for this meeting, and H. L. Blind & Bros, of West View, led off with a large assortment of bedding plants, of which some fine double tuberous-rooted begonias and cannas drew the most attention. It was brought out that the Henderson was the best seller among the cannas, but that the purely foliage varieties such as Black Beauty did not take well. Mr. H. C. Burchler, for the Valley Greenhouses, Sewickley, showed a very attractively staged collection of thrifty stock, the vincas and fuchsias being especially noticeable. S. J. Hatch, for D M. Clemson, also showed bedding plants in variety, good stock. Jno. Bader of Troy Hill, from his large collection of palms and tropical plants showed a few specimens of pandanuses, draca?nas, variegated box elder and palms in variety. The chief feature of the exhibit of Schenley Park Greenhouses was the exceedingly fine calceolarias. Every- one was a specimen fit for a prize The subject for the June meeting is Pieonies and other outdoor flowers This promises to be a very interesting meeting as one of the largest parony specialists in the country will make an exhibition. h. P. JOSLIN CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. At the meeting of the New Haven horticultural society held on May 1 a committee was appointed to consider the expediency of having a rose show in June. Plans for the big show in September was also discussed. Presi- dent R. D. Pryde presided. F C Thompson of West Haven read a- paper on pansies and exhibited a large col- lection of rare and beautiful speci- mens. K The Massachusetts Highway Asso- ciation held its spring field-day at Boston on Tuesday, May 8. It took our tally-lios to carry the party through the park system, Charlesbank the Charles River dam, now in course of construction, Back Bay Fens Franklin Park and Franklin Field being visited under escort of Mr Pet- tigrew and Mr. Shea. Lunch was served at Franklin Field. The various features of the boulevards and parks were inspected with much interest On every tongue— Horticulture's re- markable success. May 12, 190ti HORTICULTURE 61!> SAN FRANCISCO NOTES. Lack of money wherewith to rebuild San Francisco is not in evidence. Al- though our losses are gigantic, the re- sources available are still more gigan- tic. It is probable that Government aid in this direction will not be needed, for the financial interests that are now exploring this field from their standpoint calculate that the money received from insurance companies {provided that all pay their losses), estimated at about $105,000,000, with the street railroad reconstruction, city bonds of 1904 still available, etc., will in themselves aggregate some $207,- '000,000 in round numbers. In addition the regular commercial income of the port, domestic and foreign, will amount to a vast sum. Furthermore, Eastern syndicates with huge cash re- sources are already being projected for investment in the New San Fran- cisco. One alone of these syndicates is said to have already $100,000,000 ready for investment here. This will probably be applied in the form of secured loans to property owners, c6r- porate and individual. Then there are thousands of capitalists all over the country who will be attracted to this inviting field for good interest-paying investments. Last, but by no means least, San Francisco itself, always a city of great cash resources, will re- build largely with its own already ex- isting capital, and indeed this capital is even now turning into the new work without any reference whatever to what outside capital is or is not going to do. Therefore we are thor- oughly optimistic and believe not only in the speedy return of the all-around excellent ante-calamity normal con- ditions we enjoyed, but that the land- scape gardeners will soon have plenty to do at remunerative prices, and the flower and plant growers who are daily bringing in wagon-loads of stock and freely distributing it to the in- mates of scores of tented hospitals, and thousands of destitute tent- covered fire refugees, will ere long re- CATTLEYA KINKORA. This is a new hybrid cattleya re- cently bloomed at the greenhouses of C. G. Roebling, J. Goodier gardener. The parents are Cattleya intermedia and Cattleya Mendelli Morganiae. cover the domestic trade that former- ly made them well-to-do. William Kettlewell. the chief land- scape gardener and propagator of fancy bloom for the extensive Pope estate at the Burlingame suburb of San Francisco, drove into the un- At HOUSE OF PHALAENOPSIS Mrs. B. B- Tuttle's, Naugatuck, Conn. burned section of the city this week just in the nick of time to delight Claude H. Smith, a wealthy citizen of Ithaca, N. Y., who had just arrived. He is one of the principal proprietary members of the Smith Premier Type- writer Company of Ithaca. He was engaged to be married next month to Miss Bessie Wilson, a San Fran- cisco belle, whose brown-stone man- sion was reduced to ruins by the great tire After receiving no answer to re- peated telegrams of inquiry he has- tened to this city, and after seven days of diligent searching he found his destitute sweetheart and her pa- rents in an army tent on the Presidio grounds near the Golden Gate, and an arrangement to have the June wed- ding take place immediately was con- sumated. Mr. Smith is an up-to-date man and wanted flowers for his wed- ding. He searched for them in vain .!!.■ day this week among the few tlmists left in the unburned district. Next morning early he was at the earthquake-damaged store of Serveau Bros., when the Kettlewell wagon drove up loaded with American Beau- ties, teas and violets and not a few orchids. When Mr. Clark's full desire became known the entire wagonload was turned over to Serveau Bros., who immediately transported the supply to the wedding tent and decorated it ex- travagantly for the afternoon wed- ding, and at 6 o'clock the happy couple boarded a train for Ithaca. (520 HORTICULTURE: May 12, 1906 ABANDONED FARMS AND THEIR CAPABILITIES. Abstract of an address given before the Massachusetts Horticultural Society by 1'rof. W. M. Muuson, Orouo, Me.: One of the first reasons for the aban- doned farms in New England is the in- herent restlessness of the American boy. That this innate restlessness should take active form, however, was the result of changed conditions. The conditions and problems presented to the New England farmer of today are very different from those of even half a century ago. The early farmers of New England worked hard, lived simply and had few debts, but also few of the comforts of life as we understand them at pres- ent. A race of sturdy, efficient men and women was the result; men and women who have made their mark wherever they have gone, in the grad- ual settlement and development of the country. Many farms of the East have been literally carved from the hillsides, and the labor incident to the management of such farms is great. As a result, even during the first half of the last century, many of the best young men were attracted away from the old homes to the newly developed North- west territories. With improved transportation facilities, which de- veloped rapidly after about 1850, bring- ing eastern farms into direct compe- tition with the cheap and fertile lands of New York, Ohio and Michigan, and soon with the black prairie lands of Illinois, Minnesota and the Red River, lands which could be had almost free of cost, the values of all agricultural lands in the East fell. The New Eng- land farmer found himself, with de- pleted soil and rigorous climate, grow- ing wheat and corn which had to com- pete in the open market with similar products from the rich lands already mentioned. He found his sons leaving the old home and joining the ranks of the factory hands, or moving West to grow up with the country, and swelling the ranks of those with whom he must compete. Instead of meeting the problems mentioned in the forceful, intelligent way we should expect from the sons of New England, the farmer of the East lost his grip and his spirit. He sought other professions, and "aban- doned" and neglected farms became common. A very important factor in the ac- cumulation of abandoned farms is that of injudicious management. The old notion that "anybody could be a farmer" has been the cause of the un- doing of a vast number of farms, as well as a much larger number of farm- ers. So-called "worn out" lands may be the result of several distinct con- ditions; namely, they may lack humus, either from too much or from too little cultivation; they may lack plant food; they may have become acid; they may need draining; they may need tilling. Having ascertained the reason for the condition existing in a given in- stance, the application of specific remedies is not a difficult problem. Deficiency in plant food may be met by the use of concentrated fertilizers. Lack of humus, one of the most com- mon troubles, may be corrected by the use of green manure — as clover — in those cases where stable manure is not available. In cases of acidity of the soil, when leguminous crops cannot be grown for the supply of humus, an ap- plication of lime at the rate of from one to two tons per acre will accom- plish wonders. The application of wood ashes, which contain thirty or forty per cent, of lime, with varying amounts of potash and phosphoric acid, are also frequently used with re- markable results. The younger generation can scarcely realize that truit growing is still in its infancy in New England, and that in this direction is the most hopeful out- look for the future of New England agriculture. From the earliest settle- ments on the Massachusetts coast till the present day, fruit has been grown in New England. Plums, peaches, pears and apples galore have been in- troduced from England, France and Belgium. Until about fifty years ago, however, there was very little of the fruit we know today; and that little was produced largely in the gardens of a few enthusiastic lovers of fruit. Apples were then produced from nat- ural seedlings, growing without care or attention, and were of more im- portance for cider than for any other purpose. Pears of delicious quality were grown, but mostly on a small scale for home use or home markets. But now all this is changed. We are beginning to recognize the fact that a large part of New England, rough though it be, and difficult of manipulation for the ordinary farm operations, is well adapted to the pro- duction of fruits of the highest color and finest quality. We are beginning to realize that with moderate annual expenditure for labor and plant food, we may reap a rich and sure return, and that right at our doors are the best markets in the world for a com- modity which we can produce as readi- ly as we can make shoes, cotton cloth or wooden nutmegs. Over much of the area of New Eng- land apple trees are growing aimost spontaneously; and wherever, in the past, seeds may have been scattered, we may find trees growing. These old trees, though neglected and broken by storms, usually produce some fruit every year and are frequently loaded to the ground. When given half the chance of ordinary farm crops these same' old trees, regrafted to varieties of recognized merit, become the most - valuable assets of the farm. In thil connection I have in mind an old or- chard in ' Southern Maine, set more than eighty years ago and naturally somewhat decrepit now. In three suc- cessive years recently, this orchard, covering about two and one-half acres, yielded 650, 400 and 350 bushels re- spectively; which brought the owner $480, $300 and $350, or an estimated net profit to the owner of seventy-five per cent. These old moss-covered, neglected veterans, hardy as maples and refusing to die, stand as living witnesses to the possibilities of New England's hillsides. Nor is' the testi- mony confined to these old veterans. Very many modern instances of men who have accumulated a competence from old rocky pastures by the aid of the apple tree might be cited. Phineas Whittier, Maine's "apple king," began his labors as a fruit grower about 1850 with the purchase of ninety acres of most unpromising rocky pasture and woodland for the sum of $400, of which he was only able to pay $75 down. Apple trees were set wherever a place could be found among the rocks, and today there are substantial buildings, including fruit cellars and evaporating house, and the annual returns from the orchard, which now covers nearly a thousand acres, are from $3000 to $6000. Only a few weeks ago, in conversa- tion with the owner of an "abandoned farm" in Maine, the following inter- esting facts were brought out. The owner, a resident of Waterford, Ox- ford County, was a young married man and wished to branch out somewhat in his farming operations. In 1886 an abandoned farm of 136 acres one and a half miles from home was bought for $650. This is what is known as a hill farm, and apple seedlings grew almost spontaneously. At the time of purchase there was a thick growth Of natural apple seedlings over the aban- doned fields. Some of these had been top worked, and that year yielded twenty barrels of fruit. The same year the owner set three hundred trees and began grafting the other seed- lings. Such wood and timber as there was on the place was sold on the stump at $4.00 per thousand, instead of spending time and labor in clearing. During the first three years the young orchard was cultivated and planted to corn, the old trees being in pasture, but there was an annual application of 8 to 15 pounds per tree of fertilizer, made up of 200 pounds nitrate of soda. 600 pounds muriate of potash and 600 pounds ground bone. As indicating the earliness of fruit- ing, one of the top grafted trees, the third year from grafting, produced three barrels of Baldwins, and the fifth year five barrels. The tenth year (1896) there were sold from the place 275 barrels of Baldwins at $1 per barrel, mostly from the top worked trees, of which there were about three hundred. In 1900 and 1904 the net returns from this small orchard on one of Maine's abandoned farms was nearly $500. In 1905 the net returns were $700. and the or- chard is not yet at its best bearing May 12, 1906 HORTICULTURE 1521 A BEDDING PLANT EMPORIUM. Establishment of Ludvig Mosbaek age. In 1S86 this gentleman in ques- tion was in debt $1500. In twenty years he had raised a sturdy family, paid every debt and about $1000 in doctor's bills, built a stable, a storage house and repaired other buildings, and has a snug bank account, sub- stantially increased by the past year's returns. Best of all his boy is an en- thusiastic helper and will follow in his father's footsteps. The case cited is not an isolated one. There are hundreds of farms in Maine, and no doubt in other sections of New England as well, that would give even better returns on a similar investment. Last year a farm of fifty- seven acres, on which is a thrifty Baldwin orchard of 150 trees, was placed upon the market at $1000. Thi3 same farm has repeatedly returned $500 from, the trees alone. The rest of the farm has been in hay until it is one of the "worn out" farms, but the buyer of such property is sure of liberal interest. I have not referred to the brilliant successes of Terrill and Kinney of Vermont, Ricker of Maine, Solon Chase, whose record with "them •steers" is familiar "to many; nor to any larger operators like Hale of Connecticut, and others of Massachu- setts, who have shown the possibili- ties of fruit growing. Suffice it to say there are hundreds of small orchards thoughout New England which dur- ing the past ten years have averaged their owner a net profit of 15 to 40 per cent, on the investment. In view of the recognized value of the orchard crop it is indeed surpris- ing that orchard land in close prox- imity to railroad and steamboat points should he held so low. ^It is more sur- prising that there are not numerous syndicates for the exploitat-ion of these orchard lands. There is not the • slightest doubt that with proper man- agement the owner of apple orchards ■ in New England is surer of a liberal return on his investment than is the owner of orange groves in Florida or of silver mines in the West. Some of the best orchard lands in Maine may be bought for from $5 to $50 per acre; and I know of hundreds of acres within one hundred miles of Portland that might rival the great orchards of the Ozarks. .alflHli* ■■MumflBvumiiii The orchards already in bearing are sold at surprisingly low figures. But there is every indication that the tide has turned and that the fruit interests of the East are to receive a measure of the attention which their impor- tance demands. I would not minimize the difficulties attending fruit growing. Mice and countless hordes of insects and fungus enemies demand that the fruit grower be ever on the alert. But there is no business occupation which will permit a man to "sit and sing himself away to everlasting bliss." The successful orchardist must wage eternal warfare, just as is the case with any other suc- cessful business man. A few years' ago the secretary of the Maine State Pomological Society out- lined a scheme for forming a fruit growers' stock company which, while it seemed altogether feasible, has not, so far as I am aware, been carried out in New England; though similar organizations are successful elsewhere. In the West and South companies have purchased land, planted trees on a large scale, sold capital stock, and de- clared satisfactory dividends. What has been done there can be done in New England. There are few, if any, absolutely safe investments that will appreciate in value as rapidly as a New England orchard. Excellent fruit land may be purchased almost anywhere in New England for $10 to $50 an acre. If set with desirable sorts of apples and given intelligent treatment these same lands will at the end of ten years be worth at a low estimate $100 an acre; while in fifteen years they will be returning a handsome dividend on a valuation of from $300 to $800 an acre. The increasing value of the orchard from year to year, up to twenty-five years of age, is an important factor in the problem. To be sure the or- chard must be cared for and protected during the first ten years; but this is not by any means a dead load to carry. Many of the lands which may be in- cluded in the tracts purchased already contain profitable bearing orchards. Small fruits or sweet corn, potatoes or other hoed crops, may be grown in the young orchard to meet the expense of cultivation and fertilization. "Fillers" of Wealthy or some other early ma- turing sort, which will come into bear- ing in five years, will pay the expense of the orchard before the main trees •reach their prime. An investment of this nature will certainly stand investigation at the hands of conservative capitalists. ■While I firmly believe in the future of New England as an apple producing region, there are many other ways in which the abandoned farms may be utilized to advantage. The reclaiming of "poverty flats," and similar un- promising areas in other sections of Massachusetts, has shown the capabili- ties of some of the lands as market gardens. The unqualified success which at- tends the intelligent management of dairy herds in all parts of New Eng- land; the almost unlimited demands for the superior sweet corn which Is grown in Maine and elsewhere; the success attending the extensive opera- tion of Professor Sanborn of New Hampshire, in the line of general farming; the rapid advance in the pro- duction of potatoes since the introduc- tion of improved methods; all of these and many more actual commercial op- erations, go to show the possibilities In the direction of a new agriculture for New England. "Wisdom in action." Buy exclusive- ly from advertisers in Horticulture. 622 HORTICULTURE May 12, 1906 THE ONLY PERFECT Tomato and Plant Support Hade of Heavy Qalvanized Wire C s 0 Q u a »- • 0 O ft 1 »■* o o Height complete " of bottom sect in " " top Diameter of circle . 34 inches 24 " 12 " 14 " Manufacured by IQOE BR05. 226 North 9th St. BROOKLYN, N. Y. SEEDS of STAR PRinROSE-J-rlmul- s.el- lata. White, Crimson and Blue, each per I-J2 OZ., $I.9f • BEGONIA VERNON MIXED at $1.50 per 02. ASPARAGUS PLUHOSUS NANUS at $400 per 1000 seeds. And all other new and choice seeds for florists. CVCAS REVOLUTA STEHS just arrived from Japan. Sizes and Prices on application. LILlUn HARRISII LILIUH LONQIFLORUM Price on application, J. M. THORBURN & CO. 36 Cortlandt St., New York ^MMfVWVWVIMMMrWMfVW Carman's Antipest INSECTICIDE AND FUNGICIDE For the Garden, Orchard and Greenhouse. Xonpoisonous and harmless to vegetation. Kills Green Fly, Aphides. Bark Lice, Thrip, Mealy Bug. Red Spider, Scale, Wire Worms, Ants and Slugs. This is the Grower's Friend, handy to use, cheap and effective, mixes readily m water. Ilestrovs all insect pests and keeps down filth. $1 50 per gallon Also in quarts, hali gallons and in bulk. Send for circulars. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO . Flushing, N. Y. ^VVWWWWV»A»WWWWWW Vegetable Plants SWEET POTATO. CAbBAGE, TOMATO, PFPPS.R, CELERY All kinds of Vegetable Plants. Best P ants, Lowe't Prices Can ship direct by all express companies insuring low express rates. Write for Prices. . be.nd list of your needs in Vegetable Plants and we will give you special low prices. PLAhFIELD NURSERY, Pla'nfield, Indiana SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE PLANTS. USED FOR FUMIGATION ORSPRAYING.INDOORSOROUT 200 POUNDS TOBACCO IN ONE PINT NIKOTEW Nicotine Wife. Co., St. Louis, Mo. VEGETABLE PLANTS Cabbage, Wakefield & Early Summer »1 OO per IOOO Toma oen, 8 var. fine Plants 2.00 " Cauliflower, Snowball & Erfurt 3-50 " Sweet Potatoes, Red & Yellow 1.85 " j. C. SCHMIDT BRISTOL, PA, QUALITY ISM' ■ SEND JTOR OATAIXMJ/CE.O ARTHUR T. B0DD1NQT0N 34* Wmt 1 4th St., New York. The advertisers are trustworthy, business. FARQUHAR'S GRASS SEED MIXTURES ARE CELEBRATED FOR Hardiness, Purity and Permanency Specially blended to suit all conditions of soil for Meadow, Pasture, Lawns, Golf Links, Putting Greens, Tennis Courts, Terraces, Embankments and Shady Spots. Samples and Prices Upon Application STORE HOURS : 7.30 A. M. TO 6 P. M. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. Seedsmen, Nurserymen and Florists 6 & 7 SOUTH MARKET ST., BOSTON THOS. J. GREY & CO. Seedsmen Agricultural Machinery Repaired MOWERS SHARPENED 32 South Market St., Boston MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA, ALASKA, BOHEMIA 6 MUSHROOM „=SPAWN = 3( Fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO. 911 CHEMICAL BLDG. HELLER'S MICE-PROOF SEED CASES. Heller & Co., Montpelier, 0. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. GLADIOLI these columns ,ve them your Forcing Varieties FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT JAPAN HUES SEEDS FOR FLORISTS Joseph Breck & Sons Corp, Sefds and Agricultural Hardware ! 47-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS. May 12, 1906 HORTICULTURE 623; INCORPORATED. George McRea, Jr., Thomas P. Jenk- inson and J. E. MacCloskey, Jr., have applied for a charter to be incorporated as the McRae-Jenkinson Company. They will assume the business of Innes & McRae at Cheswick, Pa., and grow plants and flowers for the Pitts- burg market, giving special attention to Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, cycla- mens and poinsettias. Mr. Innes re- tires. Mr. Jenkinson has had a wide experience with large growers and is at present with A. R. Peacock of Pitts- burg. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. First annual catalogue of greenhouse and garden plants. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Wholesale price list of bedding and greenhouse plants, hardy perennials and vegetable plants. A strictly business document. HOTH O US E GRAPE VINES, fine strong, two and three year old canes, Black Hamburg, Muscat Alexandria and other varieties Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. BOXWOOD For Edging. (BaxuB suffruticosa) Bushy Transplanted Plants €8=8 inches. Per 100 $6.00 Per 1000 $50.00 O. V. ZANCEN, HOBOKEN, N.J. PIONEER GUARANTEED NURSERY STOCK AT WHOLESALE PRICES. | All stock guaranteed disease free and true to name. Hart Pioneer Stock is pure bred and produces heavy crops. Value received for every dollar seut us. No Agent's Commission. WRITE FOR COHPLETE PRICE LIST. WE WILL SAVE YOU riONEY. Fort Scott, Kan. HART PIONEER NURSERIES, Established 1865. John Waterer & Sons, ti AMERICAN NURSERY BACSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest s'ock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list of plan's grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons In London. To Induce Eveiy One to Give Our CANNA PLANTS a trial, we will send the following collections by Express, charges paid to any point within 1500 miles, for $5 cash with order. Our plants are started in the field and are well supplied with fibre roots; are much better than greenhouse plants. No. 1. 25 each of 12 good named varieties, our selection No. 2. 50 " ** 7 " No. 3. 100 " " mixed Reds, Yellows, Pinks and Bronze Foliage kinds No. 4. 400 mixed, all colors, a grand assortment If you only want half as many, send $3. Send for catalog. SOUTHERN FLORAL NURSERY CO., FRUITDALE, ALA. ROSEDALE S. G. HARRIS Strong, 2 year old, dormant plants of H. P., H. T. and Climbers. Cheap to close out. NURSERIES TARRYTOWN, N. Y. CAPE JESSAMINES A very fragrant, white dower with dark green foliage, suitable for all decorations. We guarantee time and condition of arrivals. 75 cts. per 100. $6.00 per 1000. SEASON. MAY IS to JUNE IS ASA WRIGHT, ALVIN. TEXAS ARTHUR COWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm BBKLIN, JV. Y. HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER IOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best M xtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog Dahlia Roots and Plants DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. A.TOO, ?V- J> WILLIAM PLUMB Landscape Gardener ^ Horticultural Expert Estates Large and Small Laid Out, Graded and Planted St. James Building, 1133 Broadway NEW YORK 100,000 Box for Edging No. 1, $35.00 per 1000 No. 2, $25.00 per 1000 J. H. TROY, New Rochelle, N. Y. FOREST TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS AND SEEDLINGS Catolpa Speciosa, Black Locust. Nursery grown and collected seeds and seedlings. FOREST NURSERY AND SEED CO. McMINNVILLE, TENN, R. F. D. 2 624 HOR T I CULTURE Mar 18. 198« wy^*»^'^»V^>ni*r^^«V«^nw> i • Some fourteen years ago I began the growing of carnations, and especially of seedlings, more as a pleasant occupation from which I derived considerable recreation and relief from business cares and worries. In a few years the results attained in my work proved so encouraging that I began the introduction of such new varieties as proved commercially successful and had received the approval of the retail florists of New York City. This was done in the belief that the dissemination of the best results of my labors among the craft would prove beneficial and profitable to our carnation brethren. During the past two years 1 have become aware that more or less loss has been incurred by many in the trade who have purchased new varieties, either of others or of my own origination, and I have been subject to more or less unjust criticism from certain quarters. While I have been unusually careful about keeping records, as well as conservative in the descrip- tions of the varieties sent out, I am convinced that no amount of care on my part will insure a certain pro- portion of growers to successfully cultivate the new varieties which I might introduce, and as the intro- duction of new sorts has always been done at a monetary sacrifice. I have decided to cease the active pro- duction of carnation plants and cuttings for sale as well as the introduction of new varieties, and from this onward the resources of the Cottage Gardens Carnation Department will be devoted to growing car- nations exclusively for cut blooms. I desire to take this opportunity to express my extreme gratitude to those who have shown a friendly interest in my work, and who have contributed to what little success I have attained by cheering me on- ward with words of genuine appreciation, and to assure those friendly spirits, who are above carping criti- cism, that so long as I continue to labor for the advancement of the divine flower, they will still be welcomed to the Cottage Gardens as they have been in the past. ' Queens, L. I., April 24, 1906. CHAS. W. WARD. »i«» Roses and Carnations A Specialty 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE 6R0WER Of CUT FLOWERS May 12, 1906 H ORTICULTURE 627 VICTORY We do not need to advertise Victory aggressively any longer. We are making prompt deliveries of Cuttings daily and are giving universal satisfaction. Enough Said! CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS There is practically no BOSTON change in business condi- tions this week. The in- activity prevalent since Easter is still in evidence. All kinds of stocks is abundant and the street men are a main reliance in unloading it. Roses are of excellent quality — worth more than the price they bring. Enchant- ress leads in value among the carna- tions, bringing fifty cents more per hundred than the average run but all move slowly, for the quantity offered is far in excess of the quantity wanted. A very satisfactory COLUMBUS week in all lines has just closed. Every- body has been on the jump. Our florists have had a very fine run of orders, for besides the regular cut flower counter trade, flowers in many forms have been in large demand for graduating exercises of colleges and schools. Prices have softened somewhat during the week, but with outdoor flowers beginning to come, we expect it. As I told you last week our florists are very much sur- prised and pleased at the fine busi- ness being done since Easter. Our seedsmen and nurserymen have been doing a glorious business; every line of goods has sold and in large quan- tities. Outside of practice bowling by the bowling club, there has been nothing doing at the Florists' Club. The weather has been splendid for trade. All conditions most satisfac- tory. With the weather keen- DETROIT ing bright and balmy the effect on business is quite noticeable. There seemed to be very little doing the past week in the larger class while some of the smaller weddings are being cared for each day. The wholesalers are not troubled with an over supply, the past week finding them more to the opposite. Carnations especially have been called for, with the supply exhausted. Sweet peas have been selling out very regu- larly due to the passing of violets. Lily of the valley does not seem to over supply the demand, it being quite brisk of late. Lilies are plentiful and being used to good advantage. Roses are about the only stock in excess at the whole- sale houses, there being lots of good stock. Hyacinths have almost dis- appeared. Blooming plants are selling briskly. Geraniums are being dis- cussed by several florists here with a view to arranging better prices for this thrifty little plant The cut flower INDIANAPOLIS business which has been passably fair for some time took a serious drop with the coming of the month of May. Flowers of all descriptions are plenti ful but notwithstanding this prices have kepi up remarkably well. The quality of roses and carnations con- continues good. Bulbous stock and violets are a thing of the past for this season. Out door lilacs are in and sell cheaply. Judging from the amount of bedding stock carried by the majority of the growers they must be expecting the biggest trade in years. It is not considered safe to do any planting in this locality before the 15th of May hence nothing has been done so far in that line. Business conditions the LOUISVILLE past week were very good on the average. Carnations are coming in in good quantities with the quality satisfactory and the demand steady. The same can be said of roses. Lily of the val- ley and sweet peas still continue popu- lar. Mignonette sells slowly; lilies sell well but there is an over-abund- ance. There is no lack of other stock. Business was a MINNEAPOLIS little slow last week but has started in at a merry clip this week Seed merchants are working fast and furiously, for Minneapolis seeds are well-known the world over. The wholesale florists report good trade in roses and carnations with a little mis- cellaneous stock. Green goods disap- pear as soon as they arrive in the mar- ket. Several special sales on carna- tions cleaned out the surplus stock, and swelled the contents of the cash register quite perceptibly. Several very pretty weddings and receptions have added considerably to the fame of some of our best decorators. NEWS NOTES. John A. Bopp, Cumberland, Md., opened a retail flower store at 46 Cen- tre street, the first of May. The greenhouses of Edward J. Hill of Ansonia, Conn., were struck by a cyclone on April 26. The roof and part of the end of the house were carried some distance away. Damage, about $100. Ottocar Jellinek, employed as gar- dener on the estate of Henry Wirth, Longmeadow, Mass., committed suicide by shooting himself through the heart on May 4. No reason for the act is known. He was about 28 years of age. During the brief absence of the clerk from the office of S. A. McCul- lough, 98 St. Paul St., Brookline, Mass., the cash drawer was robbed of its contents, amounting to quite a sum. Later three men who had been seen about the premises were arrested. The mayflower season at Cape Cod is at its height, and it is said the flowers are more abundant than in many previous years. The season is very short and the pickers devote themselves assiduously to their task, finding a ready market in Boston and New York. It is a custom of these Cape towns to allow the school child- ren a half holiday in which to gather the flowers, and scores of boxes are forwarded to distant relatives and friends. SEND US YOUR ORDERS AND YOU WILL RECEIVE THE FRESHEST AND BEST STOCK TO BE FOUND AND AT THE LOWEST PRICES No. 1 Dagger Ferns, $1.25; Fancy Ferns, $1.50 per 1,000 KiM GALAX Green or Bronze, 75c per 1000, ,n lo?g05oots Southern Smilax 50-lb. case $5.50 We can supply you with fresh made sBeLam LAUREL FESTOONING ) gathered daily fresh from the woods, 4c. 5as Lilies. Callas Lily of the Vallev Violets Sweet Peas nii^nonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus *' " &Sprengeri, bunches Lilacs per 100 bunches Last Half of Week ending May 5 1906 so to 50 to 4.00 2.00 60 oc 6.00 6.00 3.00 .40 .75 1. 00 1. 00 1.50 25.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 First naif of Week beginning M«y 7 1906 2.00 to 1.00 to 50.00 to 4 00 to 4 -oo to 1.00 tn .15 to .50 to .50 to .50 to to 10 00 to 20.00 to 10.00 to 10.00 to 4.00 2.00 60.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 .40 -75 I, OO 1. 00 1.50 2C.CO 25.OO 5O.OO 5O.OO JOHN YOUNG Wholesale FLORIST 51 West 28tK St., New YorK Telephone. 4463-44G4 Madison Sq. Beat Beauties. Brides and Bridesmaids. Lily of the Valley, Orchids and Lilies. Renowned Cottage Qarden Carnations. Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. Het J**J Madlsoa So. NeW York TRAENDLY & S CHENG K WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quotations on fall orders Tel. 798.799 Madison &,. 44 West 2 8tfa Street, New York City FLORISTS OUT OF TOWN Taking Orders for Flowers to be Deliv- ered to Steamers or Elsewhere in New York can have them delivered In PLAIN BOXES, WITH OWN TAOS In best manner by Young & Nugent 42 W. 28th St., New York In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture May 12, 1906 HORTICULTURE 62'.* Fancy Ferns Michigan Cut Flower Exchange $1.75 per 1000 $1.50 per 5000 Lots $1.40 per 10.000 Lots Discount on Regular Shipments ^Wholesale Florists 30 and 40 Miami Ave., DETROIT, MICH Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers WM. DILGER Manager Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York City Cut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place toConsign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison .Square BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 58-57 W. 26th Street - - NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 2" 2 1-5243 rladison Square J. 6. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florist. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court.- ^onnoTBros. Wholesale Florists NEW YORK Tt'l- ■s".«» Madison square. 55 and S7 W. 26th St , Cat Flower Exchange OPEN 6.00 A.M. AN UNEQUALED OUTLET FOB CONSIGNED FLOWERS JULIUS LANC Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. 53 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. ESTABLISHED 1872 JOHN J. PERKINS WHOLESALE and C0MMISSI0H FLORIST 115 W. 30th St., New York Tel. No. 956 Madison Square Wanted.— A few more reliable growers of Carnations and Violets. Quick returns and highest prices. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO 50-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES BEST HUE IH THE COPNTBV REED 35 Ernest W. H 634 Eyres 025 Farquhar R. & J. & Co.. 6" Felthousen J. E 608 FenrichJ.S 628 Fletcher F. W. C0....610 Foley Mfg. Co 634 Ford Bros ••628 Forest Nursery & Seed Co. 623 FromentH. E. 628 Grey T. J. & Co 622 Gude Bros. Co 025 Gurney Heatei Mfg. Co °3S Gunman Alex.] 628 Guttman & Weber. ..627 HailAsso. 635 Hammond Painl & Slug Shot Works 036 Harris S. G 623 Hart Pioneer Nurser- ies 623 Hanshorne las 607 Heller &Co... 622 Herbert David & Son 62 3 Herr A 607 Herzog W. S. 607 Hews A. H. & Co.. ..634 Hicks & Crawbuck ..628 Hilfinger Bros 634 Hippard E 634 Hitchings & Co 636 Horan E. C 628 HuntE.H 626 Igoe Brcs. 622 Innes&McRae 607 Hasting W. F 629 Kervan Co.. The ....620 Kessler, P. F 628 King Cons. Co 635 Klokncr A. 634 Kroeschell Bros 635 Kuhl Geo. A 607 Lager & Hurrell.. . ...6ro Lang Julius 629 Langjahr, Alfred H.. .628 Leuthy A. & Co 610 Lord & Burnham Co. 636 Page McCarthy N. F 629 McCoimell Alex. . - . 625 McKellar Charles W.626 McKissick, W. E. ...626 McManus Jas 628 Michell H. F. Co. ...62r Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 629 Millang Charles 629 Millang Frank .628 Mohz A 629 M minger J. C._ - . ..635 Mosbarck Ludvig . 608 Murdoch J. B.&Co. 629 Murray Samuel 625 Nicotine M fg. Co 622 Niessen Leo. Co 626 Pennock Samuel S 607-626 Perfection Chemical Co 622 Perk ns John J 629 Perkins 3t. Nurseries. 610 Peterson J. A. . . 607 PiersonA.N 607 Pierson F. R. Co. 606-610 Pierson U Bar Co 635 Plamfield Nursery ...622 Plumb Wm 623 Pye E. H 607 Raynor John I 628 Reed& Keller 629 Reid Edw ........ 626 Reinberg Peter 626 Reuter S. J 610 Riebe F. C. 608 Robinson H.M. & C0.629 Roehrs Julius Co. ...610 Rolker August & Sons&34 Rosedale Nurseries.. .623 Rose Hill Nurseries. .623 Sander & Son 610 Schmidt J. C. Co 622 Schoenfeld Hermann .624 Scollay John A.. . 635 Sheridan W. F. ... .62S Siebrecht & Sons 608 Slggers & Siggers . . .634 Situations & Wants.. 633 Skidelsky S. S 607 Southern Floral Nurs- eiy Co 623 Standard Plate Glass Co ... 635 Stern J. & Co 625 Steams A. T. Lumber Co 635 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 629 Thorburn J.M. & C0.622 Thornton Bros. 634 Traendly & Schenck. 628-633 Totty Chas. H 624 Troy, J. H. 623 Vaughan and Sperry.626 Walsh M. H 6n8 WardC. W 624 Ward Ralph M. Co... 60S Watson G. C. ..624-633 Waterer John & Sons. 623 Weathered Co 634 Weber F. C 625 Weber H.& Sons.... 607 Welch Bros 626 Whitton Cha* 607 Wintench C 607 Winterson E. F. ...626 Woodman, E. & C. ..607 Wright Asa 623 Vokohama Nurseries. 608 Young John 628 Young 5; Nugent. •. .628 Young. Thos, [r 625 Zangen O. V 623 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertisements under this bead, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Kegular advertisers In this issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will Indicate the respective pages. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market 8t., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. AGERATUMS. Ageratums Pauline and Gurney, 2 1-4 in., $2.00 100. Cash. T. C. Breece, West Ber- lin, Ohio. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alternantheras, red and yellow, 2-ln., .$2.00 100; rooted cuttings, 50c. 100. $4.00 1000. Brilliantisslma, 2-ln., $2.50 100: root- ed cuttings, 60c. 100. $5.00 1000. Davis Bros., Morrison. 111. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2 1-2-ln., $2.25 per 100. Otto Bourdy, Lowell. Mass. Asparagus Sprengeri Plants out of bench large clumps planted last June out of 3 In. pots, $8 and $10 per 100, by James Craw- shaw, Providence, R. I. Asparagus Plumosa. 2 in. pots. Fine plants. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Kasting, 385 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Asparagus Sprengeri, from flats, $5.00 per 1000. J. F. Allen. Orlando, Fla. Asparagus plumosus nanus seed. Clean, fresh seed, $1.25 per 1000. J. F. Allen, Orlando, Fla. ASTERS. Asters. Transplanted Queen of the Mar- ket, Carlson, white, rose pink, lavender. Mail, 50c. per 100; express, $3.00 per 1000. Cash. J. W. Dunford, Clayton, Mo. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES. N. F. McCarthy & Co., S4 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. Innes & McRae, Cheswlck. Pa. Gloire De Lorraine, For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia, Pa. Begonia Glolre De Lorraine. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Peterson, McHeury Ave., Westwood. Cincinnati, O. Beeonias Gloire de Lorraine, Turnfold Hall. For page see List of Advertisers. Win. Elliott & Sons. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BOG PLANTS. Bog plants, including Dionaea tnuscipula, Sarracenias flava, purpurea, rubra, etc. Write for prices. James M. Lamb, Fayette- ville, N. C. BOX FOR EDGING. J. H. Troy, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. Fot page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. Gladioli for Forcing. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TU BERS— Continued. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St.. New York. Cycas Revoluta Stems: Lilium Harrisil and Longiflorum. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokohoma Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. V. H. Hallock & Son, Queens, N. Y. Lilium Auratuin Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. CANNAS. Southern Floral Nursery Co.. Fruitdale, Ala. Hight Grade Cannas. For page see List of Advertisers. Caniia Alemannia, dry or started roots. $2.00 per 100. J. H. Krone. Jr., Fort Smith, Ark. 10,000 line potted stock ready to plant. 20 best sorts. List tree, Benjamin Con- liell. West Grove. Pa. CAPE JESSAMINES. Asa Wright, 813 Ave. H, Galveston, Tex. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS. Guttman & Weber, 43 W. 28th St., N. Y. Carnation Victory. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. My Maryland and Jessica. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Qneens, N. Y. Carnation Robert Craig. For page see List of Advertisers. The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hud"- son, N. Y. Carnations, Wlnsor, White Enchantress, Helen M. Gould. For page see List of Advertisers. Carnations. Queen Louise and Norway. fine, health'v stock from soil. $9.00 1000: Boston Market. 1%-in., $2.00 per 100: $18.00 per 1000. Cash. J. W. Dunford, Clayton, Mo. CENTURY PLANTS. Agave Americana (Century Plant) from 2 1-2 to 3 and 4 inch pots, cheap. Send for price lists. James M. Lamb, Fayetteville, N. C. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. Opah, Mildrde Ware. Mrs. Weeks, Amo- rita. Convention Hall. Dr. Enguehard. F. S. Vallis. Mrs. F. Thirkell. Etlenne Bonnefond. Alliance. Beauty of Sussex, Mrs. Brice. La Fusion. Merstham Yellow. Fred Lemon, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. G. S. Kalb. Florence Teal, Glory of Pa- cific, Pollv Rose, Willowbrook, Golden Tro- phy. Robt. Halliday. D. W. Childs. John Shrimpton. Maj. Bonnafon, Col. Appleton, Niveus. Bride. Pink Ivory. White Ivory. Vivland Morel, Cullingfordii, Ermanllda, Areline, Nago.va. Maud Dean, Mutual Friend, W. H. Lincoln. Black Hawk. Mrs. Jerome Jones. F. G. Jones. Golden Wedding. Timothy Eaton. Mme. F. Perrin. Wm. Duckham, $1.50 per 100: $12.50 per 1000. Address W. F. Kasting, 383-387 Ellicott St., Buffalo. N. Y. Halliday Bros. 329 N. Charles St., more, Md. Balti- 5000 best commercial sorts. Benjamin Council. West Grove. List Pa. free. Appleton chrysanthemums, 2y>-in., $2.50 Kin. Cash .1 W. Duuford, Clayton. Mo. CLEMATIS. Plematls panlculata, 2-yr., transp., $6 per 100; 1-yr., strong, $4 per 100. B. Y. Teas, CentrevlIIe, Ind. COBAEAS. Cobaea scandens, $1.00 100. Express paid. Chas. Gay, Des Moines, Iowa. COLEUS. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass., Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. May 12, 1900 HORTICULTURE t!31l COREOPSIS. Coreopsis laneeolata, 2 1-2 In. pots, $2.50 per 100. E. Y. Teas. Centrevtlle, Ind. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo. page see List of Advertlstrs. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. C. WlDterlch, Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Dreer. Philadelphia. DAISIES. The F. W. Fletcher Co., Auburndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. . DIGITALIS. Digitalis in variety, for June flowering. Extra strong plants. .$5.00 per 100. Shateninc Nurseries, Barrytown, Dutch- ess Co.. N. Y. DRACAENA INDIVISA. E. & C. Woodman, Danvers, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. S. llerzog. Morris Plains, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. 11. Barruws & Sous, Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepls Barrowsll. For page see List of Advertisers. F. K. Plerson Co., Tarrytowu-ou-Uudsou. N. Y. Nephrolepls Plersoni Elegantlsslma. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Flatbush. Brooklyn, N. Y. Scott Fern. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. X Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co.. 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co.. 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Peanock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co , 1928 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber. 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Younf{r& Nugent, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228 1-2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Bo» on Florist Letter Co.. 84 Hawley St.. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. — "Q. A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St.. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breitmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH— Con- tinued. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. ass. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, For page see List of Advertisers. Hlltluger Bros., ¥t. Edward. Ni YT For page see List of Advertisers. FOLDING BOXES. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia Kdwards Folding Box Co., For page see List of Advertisers GERANIUMS. Wm. S. Herzog, Morris Plains, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Geraniums, 4-in., in bud and bloom, good varieties, $7.00 100; strong. 2%-in.. $2.50 per 100. Cash. J. W. Dunford, Clayton, Mo. Geraniums, large top cuttings, well rooted: Peter Henderson. $2.50 per 100; Trego, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000; S. A. Nutt, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Beaute Poitevlne, Jean Viand, Mme. Buckner (best white), $1.50 per 100, $14.00 per 1000. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, 111. GLADIOLI. Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gladioli. Colors, mixtures and named. All sizes. Also bulblets. E. E. Stewart, Rives Junction, Mich. GLASS. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Standard Plate Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. G. C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Glass, French and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hudson St., New York. GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Eroadway, New Y'ork. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co.. Neponset. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. .1. C. Moninger Co.. 117 East Blackhawk St., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., West St. and Hawthorne Ave.. Chicago. III. Weathered Co., 46~and 48 Marion St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 47F W. ~22nennis T. Connor. (Continued from page 602.) I don't have to tell you that cypress is the best and only wood to use about a greenhouse, and I would like to im- press on the Horist that the word "cy- press" don't mean that you get the best wood. We And several kinds of cypress on the market, and the selec- tion of this should be lelt to experi- enced and reliable greenhouse build- ers. The cypress should always be air dried and free from sap. One of the most important things about greenhouse building is the use of good putty. Secure your stock where you know it is made of pure linseed oil and the best whitening. I meet every day florists that use good material in building their houses, and use a poor grade of putty, the "Marble Dust Brand" often mixed with white lead: this makes the cost of your putty greater, and then you have poor ma- tt rial. I was surprised the other day to meet a man who told me that tons id putty is made at the beef packing establishments in the West. We all know that putty made of beef fat will ii. ii take hold of wood. No doubt some of this brand finds its way un- der greenhouse ^lass. [f you secure good putty you do not have to mix white lead with it. It is well known that white lead and pure linseed oil is the proper paint to use for all woodwork. Another good point in greenhouse construction is the glazing nail. We have a number Of Kinds to select from, and nearly every florist believes one to be better than the other. I believe the zinc shoe nail is the only nail to use to hold your glass down; you will find it will take a good hold in the wood and stay with you. A few words about glass for green- houses. Second-quality glass is what is used mostly, and occasionally we find some one that use single thick. In case of a hail storm there will be less breakage where double thick is used. I would advise florists to use double thick glass. I believe glass should be spaced sixteen inches in width; we And this makes a le-s stronger house, and there is less breakage. The arrangements of benches is gen- erally left to the florist. These are planned to suit the kind of stock grown; they should be placed so that the walks come along the sides of the houses. You get a better circulation of the air, and the houses will last much longer. The cypress material is best for the bottoms of benches: while the cost is greater, it will outlast any other kind of wood, and will be cheap- er in the end- Concrete made of ashes, sand, and cement is now generally used to make solid beds. I believe in the next ten years concrete will lie an important "factor in the building of greenhouse foundations. The ventilation of houses is an open question with the florist. Some want continuous lines on both sides, and others with top sash and spaces be- tween. We have had very little call for side ventilation on commen ial WHY PAY $1.50 every time you want your Lawn Mower sharpened? The little dingus we advertise herewith will do it in five minutes and better than any machine shop. We've tued it ourselves and know what we are talking about. A child can do it. Entirely new ^U hi Hi and away ahead of any similar dtvice on the mar- ket. Has eight cutting surfaces that can be used in succession. Made of the highest grade crucible steel. Will last a life-time. Try it. Postpaid 75^» Po9tPaid Show it to your friends. A liberal di-counl allowed to agents Satisfaction guaranteed. It's the great- est little article you ever saw, simple as it looks. GEO. C. WATSON Sfiedsman Luifowst. FOR RENT TEN GREENHOUSES in running condi- tion; possession immediately: $50. Dwellii g house attached, $12; or will run on shares. Apply TRAENDLY & SCHENCK, 44 W. 28th Street, N. Y. houses. I believe houses 28 feet wide and over should have continuous sash on both sides of the ridge. "Putting the saddle on the right horse-_Advertising in Horticulture. Sis.r.io. 818,552 818,678. 818,708. 818,751. 818,916 sr.t.iTC si1' 181 H. B LIST OF PATENTS. Issued April 24, 1906. Lawn-Edge Trimmer and Ditcher. James M. Aldrich. Adrian, Mich. Fruit-Clipper. Howard Petty, Pomona, Cal. Tree-Protector. Adam Garrison. Joplin, Mo. Lawn-Trimmer. Henry Pitner. Olean, N. Y. Broom-Rake. Newton Dort, Cleveland. Ohio. Fruit-Drier. Mack Rodgers, Gravette. Ark. Issued May 1. 1906. 1 awn-Trimming Device. Harry O. Secrest, Cleve- land. Ohio. Convertible Spade and Hoe. John P. Stenstrom, Mora, Minn., assignor of one- third to Anton Peterson and one-third to Andrew M Anderson. Mora, Minn. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. Saginaw, Mich.— The Wm. Roethke Floral Co., four houses, each 27x300. Jamestown. N. Y.— Lake View Rose Gardens, range of houses, each 15x200. Look through the Buyers' D, rectory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. ! H O RT1 CU LTU RE May 12, 1906 The Standard SteamTrap Certificate of merit awarded at Washington, D. C, Florists' Convention. For simplicity, durability and per- fect satisfaction it has them all guessing. It is in a class by itself. To see it work a large plant as well as a small will convince the most sceptical that it is the Florists' Friend. The Standard Ventilating Machine still leads as the most durable, easiest working and the all-around satisfactory machine. The Duplex Gutter is gaining all the time, over 12,000 feet sold thus far thi* season. Catalogues free. E. HIPPARD, Yoangstown, Ohio STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy 10 handle- Price per crate 15002 in. pntsincrate$4 88 15002^ " " 5.25 1500234 " " Coo 10003 *' " 5.00 800 3M " " 5.80 5004 " 4.50 3205 " 4-iI 144 6 " " . 16 Price per crate 1-07 in. pot-; in crate$4.2o 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 g in. 48 10 2411 24 12 1? 14 6 16 p its in crate $3 60 4.80 4.80 4-50 Seed pans, same pri e as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases etc. Ten percent, off for ash with <>rd r. \ddress Hilfinjjer Br >s., Pottery, Fort Edward. N.Y. August Rolker&Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. 1. City. POTS Standard Flower . . II your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capit 1, wr te us, we can save you monev W. H. ERNEST. 9Svh and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C. WEATHERED COHPANY 46 HARION ST., NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue. BY SLIl-PING A PEERLESS GLASS REPAIR CLAMP 01 er :t rracked glass you protect your BCOCk, wi\ e coa I and glass. Do it now before the high wind- play havoc with your roofs. SI no will rej a r 150 liglits. Ask your supply man, or 4. KLOKNER, Wauwalosu, Wis. Endorsed by about 400 prominent florists. Holds Class Firmly See tho Point ** PEERLESS Gluing Points ast> the beat. No rights or lefts. Box of 1.000 I-. 1 1111 76 ota. postpaid. HENBYA.DREER, 714 Chestnot Hi., Phil*., P». CaTaLo<^. ?«■> d PATENTS TrademarKs and Copyrights Send ymir business direct to Washington. Raves time and insure- better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twentv-five vears' active practice. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failures of Others '* SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Pox 9, Na*iona1 Union Building Washington, D. C. 1 i BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 261 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. ALL HLf\RT Svm drild Cypress GRttNHOWL MATERIAL tS THE BE.ST ■WEaHAVE^OTSOF IT SEND FOR 5KLTCHE1S FLSTIMrYTE-S and fKLL -'Catalogue: - yENTtLAVHG-A PPARftTUS ":.:, HOT-BE^ SA&H FiTVfiqS fc*c- FOLLY MFQvCo, wfgmgra CHICAGO If you are having delay in get- ting your roof material, send your orders TO US and don't be in trouble. We will handle any order in the time agreed. Try us. FOLEY MANUFACTURING CO., 471 W. 2 2d Street, Chicago S | s L FINE SILVER CUPS and TROPHIES For Exhibition Awards, Sporting Events, etc. FINEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY FROM THE BEST MANUFACTURERS AND AT LOWEST PRICES. THORNTON BROS., LAWRENCE, MASS. ■i .'iiHimiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiimmiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiii'± ; Greenhouse Glazing, \ | Painting and Bulbing { \\ * 5 \\\ a Specialty ALL WORK DONE NEATLY Orders Solicited for Twemlow's Old Enelish Ciazing Putty • = <4 -W BRUCE N0,i C0LUMBUS square< i TELEPHONE 1198-7 TREMONT ^IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIr May 12, 1906 HORTICULTURE 635 IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie Street CHICAGO. Boilers made of the best material; shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel; water space all around front, sides and back. Write for information. CYPRESS SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED and EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LIMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR CATALOCUE OF SGOLLAY HOI WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Avenue BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, N Y. CITY ft TUftAWANDA. KL Y. 1XMOVTO. ONT. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. Honinger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE YOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL* For particulars address John G. Esler, Saddle Rlv&r, M, J. WHERE IT SHOWS UP AGAIN You can see plain enough that with this valley connection the U-Bar construction is just ai out as light as any construction can be, and be enduring. U-BAR GREENHOUSES Are the Best Greenhouses Built because there's no other construction admits of such light connection, or makes such connection in as mechanical, yet pleasing way. The gardener likes the results these houses give — the owner likes Loth the looks and results. KNOW U-BARJrEASONS BEFORE YOU BUY A GREENHOI 1 PIERSON U=BAR COMPANY Designers and Builders U-BAR GREENHOUSES Metropolitan Bldg., 4th Ave. and 23rd St. NEW YORK FOR HEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING BY STEAM OR HOT WATER NEW YORK OFFICE III FIFTH AVE . . 7-4 FRANKLIN ST BOSTON STANDARD PLATE CLASS CO. Manufacturers, Importers and Jobbers - AMERICAN AND FRENCH GREENHOUSE GLASS 26=30 Sudbury Street 61-63 Portland Street BOSTON, r\ASS. TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you right 636 HORTICULTURE May 12, 1906 Coal Costs go down as efficiency goes up. What it costs to put a boiler in doesn't prove anything — it's what it costs to keep it in that tells the tale. Our "long travel corrugated " boiler has kept in for 40 years. What do you know about our sectional boiler? HITCHINGS MlWWI>VWWMrVWWVW>\ SOLD BY ACTIVE SEED DEALERS i I I >'unt£Ay. '^M^^.cM^cMatKtA/Ju*J^ SoJLcOr efAoto 25 YEARS For Black Spot "Solution of Copper" 1 gallon makes 100 "4 i "SLUG SHOT" Used from Ocean to Ocean A light, composite, fine powder, easily distributed either by duster, bellows, or in water by spraying. Thoroughly reliable in killing Currant Worms, Potato Bugs, Cabbage Worms, Lice, Slugs, Sow Bugs, etc., and it is also strongly impregnated with fungicides, JJ^-Put up in Popular Packages at Popular Prices. Sold by Seed Dealers and Merchants. HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, FISHKILL-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. For Blights or Rot "Bordeaux Mixture" True Blue and Butter Fine 1 I For San Jose Scale "Horicum" Perfect Lime, Soda and Salt Concentrated FINE GOODS )Twemlow's Old English Glazing Liquid Putty FOR USERS ."Greenhouse White Paint, Genuine. For use on Cold Frames, Creenhouses, etc. For pamphlets worth having write B. HAMMOND, FishSonyoHRuKdson' Trailing Arbutus "Once more I hear the softly whispering forest, Ami see the sifted May-day sunlight glide Over the spongy moss and slender needles That shield the crannies where thy blossoms hide.' By courtesy 0/ Youth's Compani< it eyotecf to the^ FlORISZPlMrJMAN, 10MCAPE Garden £^ Kindred Interests Wmt //7/dmrm7Wce, So/row, Mass. dubscrfptfon, *lOO_i €38 horticulture: May 19, 1906 Just One Minute That's how long it will take vou to water or syringe a greenhoue with a WITTBOLD WATERING SYSTEM It will save you 90 per cent, of your watering labor. IF YOU ARE SKEPTICAL read the following letters of recommendation or. better still, send for 1 A Swivel Wheel S2.00 and Six Half-inch Nnzzles at 50c Each. An investment of $5.00 aru* Put UP a hundred feet and give it a trial. If used only as an auxiliary to your regular watering it will be the best investment you ever made. Chamberlain & Bunker, Fremont Mich., write: — "The mechanical spraying is a decided success. We expect to equip our whole plant of 100.000 feel of - ass with your svstem as fast as we can get to it." Davis Iii-os.. Morrison. 111., write: — "Some time ago we put in one hundred foot of your watering system on trial and find ii has given perfect satisfaction. Please send us five hundred feet moi soou as possible, and when we can g t t<- it « , want eighteen hundred feet more to i our other houses. Wo think the system a eery Liood thing ami consider the labor saved by it will pay for the appara- tus in one season.** This from Klehm's Nurseries, Arlington Heights. 111. : — "Tour watering which we or, 1.. red as an experiment and with which we equipped on,- of our rose houses is doing the work to our entire satisfaction, and we have decided to five more houses with your system. Vou may sen! us at your earliest convenience 1 loot ready to put up. "We wish to state that your system of watering is certainly a success and when bett,.:- known will be universally used. The time saved in labor will pay for the system in a short time." Stephen Hyde, Carthage. Mo.:— "In re- gard to your watering system. I think it a tiii,- thiug. I have raised one crop of let- tuce and did not use the hose ouce. It waters a space about twenty feet wide and the way we put it in the cost is not very much. I used black pipe and cannot in it is as _■.""! as galvanized. This is the la-t winter 1 shall use a hose. Will pipe all my place before another winter. Will have 45.000 feet all in lettuce, so you he water problem is a serious one with me. -My houses are thirty-four foot and two lines water them well. "The water is put on more evenly than the average man will with a hose, and an- other great advantage, tin- watering can be done at the best time for the good of the plants." John Thorpe, in HORTICULTURE, May 12, 1906: "The Wittbold watering system possesses so much merit and appeals so directly to progressive horticultural work that it must undoubtedly be appreciated." W. I'.. I taxis. Aurora. 111., in HORTI- CULTURE, April 21, 1906:— "I do my watering now in one hour — all seven houses — which formerly took two men half a day, and I can do it better at that." Wm. Edlefsen. Milwaukee, in HORTI- CULTURE, May .",, 1906:— "I wish to say as a gardener who has been in the busi- -- all my life, that the Wittbold water- ing system has much merit and will save much labor in the greenhouse. " THIS SYSTEN WAS DEVISED FOR GREENHOUSE WORK, but can also be used tor outside work with best results. It consists of pipes and tips so arranged that a continuous sheet of water the full length of the house can be supplied to a bench oi plants and at the will of the operator can be directed upward from underneath the plants, downward from above the plants or parallel with the bench so that only the soil in the bench is watered. It can be used for syringing or watering. Aa entire house Can be watered or syringed in only a few minutes. It is a permanent asset after being once installed, as it will never wear out, it is inexpensive and will save its cost in hose and labor in the first six months. When watering or syringing is to be done and spray is obstructed by foilage. my small nozzle and 1-2-inch pipe tapped and fed every ■_'•" feet is best. Thi< system with all connections and pipe ready to put up will cost you $20.00 per loo foot. Separate nozzles, 15 feet each. THE WITTBOLD HOSE NOZZLE 1- or greenhouse or garden use is far superior t <• anything on the market, the spray can be changed instantly from a fine fan-shaped spray into any form or shape the operator may desire, by simply pushing a i My Special Mum 'Offer ! 100 Plants in 10 Varieties for $5 00 : Send me a list of varieties that you already have, and I will send you 10 newer • varieties that you ought to have, such as • • ; Jeanne Nonin, White Coombes, Mrs. Swinburne, etc. j T • The greal MORTON F. PLANT now ready at $7.50 per doz., in 2'4 inch 0 pots. 0 My motto is still the same. Your money back if not entirely satisfied. 1 ♦ CHARLES H. TOTTY HADI50N, N.J. SALVIAS. 3 in. In Bud and Bloom $2.00 per 100 LOBELIAS, 3ln. . 3.00 " 100 VERBENAS, 2X in. . 1.50 " 100 SINGLE FRINGED PET0NIAS, Transplanted, 70c. per 100, by mail, $5.00 per 1000, Ex. VICTORIA ASTERS, Transplanted, 50c. per 100 by mail, $3.00 per 1000, Ex. PANSIES. Best Strain, Transplanted, 50c. per 100 by mail, $3.00 per 1000, Ex. C. WHITTON, City St., Utica, N. Y. 1 00,000 "geraniums:.;^ Finest stock in the country, strong, 3-in., in bud, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; 4-in in bud and bloom, $5.00 to $6.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, extra large, 5 and 6-in.,$?.oo and $3.00 per do?. ; 3-ft., $4.00 per do/. Dreer's single fringed Petunias Salvias Heliotrope, most in bloom ; strong, 3 in., $3.00 per 100. Begonia Vernon, in bloom ; strong, 3111., $4. 00 per 100. WM.S.HERZOG, Morris Plains, N.J. Geraniums, red, white and pink, 4 in. pots, $7.00 Cannas. Mad. Crozy, Alph. Bouvier, Egan- dale, Italia, Queen Charlotte 8.00 Scarlet Sage, 4 in. pots 7.00 Centauria Gymocarpa and Candidissima, 3 in. pots 5.00 Verbenas, 2' .7 in. pots 2.50 Petunias, 2% in. pots 2.50 Double Petunias, 5 in. pots, fine 5.00 HERMANN SCHOENFELD %Bth and Crothers Ave., Elmwood PHW CEIFKIA, PA We are booking orders for June delivery Begonia Gloire de Lorraine Cuttings from 2 1-2 inch pots. Ready for 4 inch. Price $10.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. Place your order now INNES & McRAE, - Cheswick, Pa. You Will Want a Few Begonia Oloire de Lorraine Plants. My stock comes from an Excellent Source. Why not place your order early to secure June and July delivery ? Strong 2% in. plants, $15 per 100, $140 per IOOO S. S. SK1DELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, - Philadelphia Draceana Indivisa . ... 6 in. $5.00 Doz. Vlnea Variegata .... 4 " 10.00 100 Feverfew 3 " 3.00 IO0 Fuchsias 2M " •5-00 100 Alyssum 3 " 3.00 100 Begonia Vernon . . . . 2% " 3.00 100 Verbenas from Flats 1.50 100 Cash with Order Please CONVERSE GREENHOUSES, WEBSTER, MASS. F. RiEbe, Prop. 640 HORTICULTURE May 19, 1906 FOR. DECORATION DAY Coining and Going American Beauty Queen of Edgely Bride, Bridesmaid and other roses Carnations £> Lily of Che VaUey Spiraea, Lilies j& Stocks Sweet Peas j& New Crop Hardy Ferns £/ A splendid stock of everything Also a full line of Florists' Supplies WELCH BROS., 15 Province St., BOSTON, MASS. TELEPHONXS MAIN 6267-6268 GILT-EDGED ROSE STOCK |: GOVERNOR HERRICK Own Roots Propagated From Crafted Stock Richmond 3 in. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000 Wellesley 3 " 8.00 4 ' 10.00 Chatenay VA " 3.50 3 " 450 Killarney 2 " 8.00 Bridesmaid 3 " 4.00 Crafted 2 1-2 in. These are extra strong plants, equal to 4 in. slock Killarney $16.00 per 100 ; $135.00 per 1000 Gates 10.00 " " Chatenay 10.00 " " S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I. nvfo^v* N^wwN^^www^^^bWWw^f* Sfte NEW VIOLET The finest single, the freest bloomer, the greatest money maker ever offered for sale. Write me today. 1 doz., $2.00 ; 100, $10.00; 1000, $75.00; 5.000 or more at $60.00 per 1,000 \ H. R. CARLTON Originator and Introducer WILLOUGHBY, O. MWWIMWWMftMMWWrWWWfWW» !&£'■<"% PRINCESS VIOLET STOCK The Princess of Wales is still the leader of all single violets. There is no other variety on the market th.it can compare with it as a commercial violet because it blooms from Sept. 15tb to May 1st; every bloom is marketable. It has size, it has color, it has length of stem. It has fragrance. It sells when any other variety, single or double, can not be given away. The. people want it. So great is my confidence in this violet that the following Autumn I will devote 80,000 feet of glass to the growing of this variety. I have about 200.000 nice young divisions now ready to ship at the following prices : $2.00 per 100 $15.00 per 1000 500 at 1000 Rates Lots of 5000 at $14.00 per 1000 Lots of 10,000 $13.00 per 1000 WILLIAM SIM, Cliftondale, Mass. Order your Violet Stock now Largest grower of Violets in America HORTICULTURE VOL III MAY 19, 1906 NO. 20 Published "Weekly by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART. Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION PRICE One Year, in advance . . . Ji.oo To Foreign Countries . . . 2.00 Single Copies .... .05 ADVERTISING RATES. NET Per Inch, 30 inches to page . . .90 Full Page 24.00 On Yearly Contract — 52 consecutive times — per inch, .70. Per page . 20.00 COPVRIOHT, 1906, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. 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 OF THIS Page FRONTISPIECE— Trailing Arbutus FORSYTHIA SUSPENSA— Robert Cameron— Illus 643 TOMATO TIP ROT— R. L. Adams 643 SEED SEPARATION— Prof. George E. Stone— Illus. . . 644 SPRING FLOWERS IN ENGLAND— H. H. Thomas... 645 EDITORIAL Decoration Day — To investigate injurious insects — An instance of short-sightedness — Some pe- culiar results of the past winter 046 AFTER ADJOURNMENT 647 OUT OF THE GINGER JAR— G. C. W 647 WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS 647 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Society of American Florists — Trade Exhibit, Badge Book 648 New York Florists' Club 648 Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society 648 Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston 648 New London County Horticultural Society 648 New Bedford Horticultural Society 648 Club and Society Notes 648 ISSUE Page BOSTON'S GREAT PARK SYSTEM 649 SARRACENIA HYBRIDS 649 THE SENIOR CLASS AT AMHERST AGRICUL- TURAL COLLEGE— Illustrated 649 OBITUARY Wru. A. Coffin — Hans Bartels — Anthony Cook — Charles P. Grimmer, Portrait 650 FLOWERING TREES AND SHRUBS— A. Herrington. 652 BOUVARDIAS 654 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Columbus, Detroit, Louisville, New York, Philadelphia 659 MISCELLANEOUS Rehmannia angulata 647 In the Woods in May — Poetry 647 The Spring Feeling Breaks Out in Philadelphia.. 649 Nevs Notes 649 Publications Received 649 San Francisco Notes 650 Philadelphia Notes 650 Business Changes 657 Catalogues Received 657 SUPPLEMENT WITH THIS ISSUE The Loganberry LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. Y. — E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Elllcott St CHICAGO, ILL.— R. S. Lund, 1034 W. Monroe St. CLEVELAND, O. — A. L. Hutchlns, 38 Plymouth St. COLUMBUS, 0.— M. B. Faxon, 322 E. Broad St. CINCINNATI, O. — Frank W. Ball, Walnut Hills. DETROIT — C. B. Chase, 59 Miami Ave. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. Wlegand, 1610 N. Illi- nois St. LOUISVILLE, KY.-F. L. Schulz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. VlONTREAL— William Cooper, 568 St. Paul St NEWPORT, R. I. — David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— George C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow St SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — Luther Monnette, Market and 22nd Streets Camp, Oakland. WASHINGTON, D. C— James J. Harty, 14th and H Streets, N. W. 642 HORTICULTURE, May 19, 1905 Just the varieties you need -ready started for bedding out for window boxes or four inch pots 5 RED AND SCARLET Alphonse Bouvier, 6 ft $350 100 Beaute Poitevine, 4 ft 4.00 100: Chas. Henderson, 4 ft 350 100; Flamingo, 5 ft 3.50 100, J. D, Eisele, 4 ft.. 4.00 100; YELLOW, WITH RED MARKINGS Cinnabar, 4J4 ft- $4.00 100 Florence Vaughan, 5 ft 4.00 100: PINK AND SALMON Paul Marquant, 5 ft $4.00 100: Peach blow, 4 to 5 ft 3.50 100. Virginia, 4% ft 3.50 100. $30.00 1000 3500 1000 3500 1000 30.00 1000 35.00 1000 $35-00 1000 35 -to 1000 $35.00 1000 30.00 1000 30.00 1000 ^ARTHUR T, BODDIIMCTON, 342 W.J [4th St.^ New York WHITE Alsace, 3 ft $3.50 100. BRONZE FOLIAGE Robusta, 6 to 8 ft. $350 100 ; Shenandoah, 4 to 5 ft 3.50 100; Grand Rouge, 10 ft. 3.50 100: ORCHID FLOWERING Austria, yellow, 5 ft $3 50 100. Italia, red, gold edge, 5 ft 3.50 100 ; 250 at 1000 rate Cannas, my selection $3.00 100 . Caladiums (ElephaDt Ears') 3.00 100 $30.00 1000 $30.00 1000 30 00 1000 30.00 1000 $30 00 1000 30.00 1000 $25 00 1000 25 00 1000 I i £iiiiimimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiii I LUDVIG M0S6/EK, - Onarga, III, | Bedding Plants, Pansies, Ferns = Hardy Perennial Plants E field grown and from 2 ]± in. pots, ready for shipping. 5 5 Also Vegetable Plants. For varieties and prices, E s see ads. on pages 588 (issue May 5th) and 608 E ; (issue May 12th) this paper, or send for Wholesale = » Price List, mailed free. E 1 i 1 ; 1 HEADOUARTERS FOR BEDDING PLANTS Geraniums, Heliotrope, Fuchsias, Coleus, Dracenas, Salvias, Verbenas, Petunias, Cannas, Lobelia, Agetatum, Asters, Marigolds. &c, &c. Hardy Roses in great variety, Crimson Ramblers, Cobeas, Vincas, Maurandya and other Climber?. Good Assortment of Hardy Perennials. Price List on application. WM. W. EDGAR CO. Wholesale Growers of Palms, Ferns, Rubbers, Decora- tive and Bedding Plants. WAVERLfc-Y, HASS. : 1 ="• ■ ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■ 1 ■ 1 1 • 1 1 ■ 1 ■ ■ i ■ i ■ 1 • ■ 1 ■ : 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 • 1 ■ t k 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 r >>■■■ t*g^gAA^Ag^^g6A0&jm 5 0 0, 0 0 0 COLEUS Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder and fancy named varieties. Rooted Cuttings, 60c. per lOO, $5.00 per 1000 Cash. H. N. EATON, South Sudbury, Mass. Cyclamen Giant Hybrids Seed taken of exhibition stock the cream of my own strain. None better. 35,000 ready in 6 separate colors, including Salmomum, Papiho, Rococo and fringed varieties, once transplanted, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000; twice transplanted, $3.50 per 100. 3 in. $7.00 per 100. IMPATIENS HOLSTII one of the best varieties in years, being a continual bloooming plant of scarlet flowers, excellent for pot culture as well as for bedding, sells on sight. From pois, $3.00 rooted cuttings, $1.50 per ioo. Try it, and you won't do without it. CHRIST. WINTERICH ARTHUR GOWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm BERLIX, JV. Y. HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER IOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog Dahlia Roots and Plants DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. A. TOO, IV. J. FOR RETAIL TRADE 200 varieties of Dahlias for sale, includ- ing Cactus Show, Fancy, Decorative and Pompon. Also 50 varieties to wholesale Hist as dug including all classes. CEO. H. DAHLIA GROWER WALKER N. Dighton, Mass. GLADIOLI 36,000 Hybrid seedlings for planting out to grow on. This mixture comprises the very best colors grown. «^t.OO lOOO C«asl-» Wm. Elliott & Sons 201 Fulton St., New York City Coleus Coleus Rooted Cuttings Verschaf- feltii, Golden Bedder and Several Other Varieties. $5.00 per I.OOO 60c. per IOO CASH WITH ORDER E. FELTHOUSEN SCHENECTADY, N. V. BULBS HOKSKSHOK and PLANTS Ralph M. Ward & Co. 2 West Broadway, New York Lilies, Japanese Plants BAMBOO STAKES The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. 3 J Barclay Street, New York May 19, 1906 HORTICULTURE, 643 Forsythia suspensa Forsythias are blossoming' most profusely this year. They are glorious shrubs ! How kind they are to give us such a generous feast right after winter. They are one of the harbingers of spring in the shrub line. They have hastened along with their golden blossoms having no time to wait for the leaves to develop. There are many shrubs which blossom in early spring which are destitute of leaves but the colors of the flowers in most cases are quite agreeable without the green foliage. Nature has made no mistake in producing the flowers before the leaves. They are not produced in this condition for man alone to enjoy them but insects also love the early spring flowers. The insects no doubt after a long winter's rest find it much easier to extract honey from flowers which have no green leaves amongst them and the flowers are also more easily seen. I often think we don't half appreciate the beauties of spring. With the sunshine and rain there are most marvellous transformations of vegetation taking place every hour of the day. Yet people seem to take very little notice of it. There is no season of the year like spring, nearly every herb and plant is clothed anew. How few of us think of the enormous work these new green leaves have to perform. They are not produced just to look at, they have a tremendous work to per- form before they return to Mother Earth next fall. 1 must return to my subject but I should like to write you a sermon on spring. I pity the poor florist who is confined to his glass houses in glorious spring weather like what we are having now. It's strenuous work, digging, raking, planting, sowing, etc.. but the invig- orating fresh air, the music of birds, and the fragrance of spring flowers, makes a person feel glad that he is alive in such a wonderful and beautiful world as this is. The plant in the picture I am sending you is For- sythia suspensa and is well-known to gardeners and florists, but it is not often used as it is shown in this picture. It is simply superb just now. This is a gardener's house bui there an' few millionaires that can boast of such an entrance to their castles. Tomato Tip Rot A short time ago I received this letter which may be interesting to others having the same trouble and at a loss to account for it : "I planted a house of young tomato plants out of 2 1-"? inch pots on the 30th of January on solid beds. The plants grew very slow till latter part of February. Then I put a light top dressing of old manure on and after that time the plants are rank and healthy at the tops and blooming freely ami setting well but half of the tomatoes when vet small on the first two bunches are rotting and some even on the 3rd and 4th bunch." The plants are no doubt affected with what is vari- ously known as point, tip or green rot, something com- mon in tomato forcing houses. It is not a fungus dis- ease, but a physiological disorder and is due to a lack of water in the soil. As the plants grow they require a large amount of water and if, as in this case, the evap- oration exceeds the supply, there will be a breaking down or "rotting" of the fruit. Here, this condition is probably brought on by the plants being in solid beds. Frequent waterings pack the soil so that the top layers may be soaking wet while the lower ones are dust dry, the water running off instead of being absorbed, thus starving the roots. The remedy is to be found in a careful use of the hose. If the top layers are kept mellow and in good tilth, and the bed thoroughly soaked down at each and every watering there will be no mure trouble from this source. Gl Ik HORTICULTURE FREE TILL JULY All subscriptions, new or renewed, sent i n betweer i the present time and July i will be dated ahead to July i . Send your doll ar. No time like the the present time. 644 H ORT I C U LT U RE May 19, 1906 Seed Separation Per Cunt or Dh-fercimt Size© IO Crammeb of Seed. The separation of tobacco and onion seed is now quite extensively u-e> of flowers, and buds which give promise of perhaps still greater lux- uriance. Blue bells make a dense undergrowth beneath the shrubs in the background, the sheen of the buds foretelling a season of bounteous blossom. FLOWERING SHRUBS These add a rare grace to the pleasure grounds, mag- nolias being now perhaps the finest of all. M. stellata which makes a bush is covered with its white star-like flowers, ami M. conspicua, Soulangeana and others, in the form of large trees, are the delight of all who see them. Peaches and cherries are now at their best and isolated sjtecimens or groups of them are most attrac- tive. Soon we shall have a wealth of lilac blossom (most popular perhaps of all our flowering shrubs), genistas, rhododendrons, azaleas and many more. ff-TV*su.t if • /fV\ calling the seedsmen scoundrels and frauds and other choice names. The best we have heard of the Hon. South Trimble is that he has a long grej beard! Is it possible that appendages of that kind are to be taken in inverse ratio to the amount of grey matter be- hind them? If so we anticipate a rush lo the barber shops. There will be no glory in having them "cover the ground for miles around" hereafter. The "Wilderness of Millionaire seedsmen" referred to by the Hon. Jno. Wesley Gaines has not, up to latest reports, been located. Lieuten- ant Peary, Rear Admiral Melville and other intrepid explorers will doubtless take up a quest worthy of their prowess in the near future. The loca- tion is probably somewhere about the back of Balfuff! We have heard of several millionaires going into the seed business but never of one coming out of it. G. C. W. REHMANNIA ANGULATA, HEMSL. This Serophulariaceae is now given out by some large firms here and abroad; a native of China, this plant was re-discovered by Wilson in 1903 and introduced by Veitch to the trade again. The plant grows 3 1-2 ft. high, making a small column. On the upper part of the plant numerous nodding flowers are produced; their form is throatlike with an opening :! inches across, the upper two petals being widely bent backwards: in appear- ance they are similar to the beautiful Incarvillea Delavayi. The color is a very pretty winerose. with yellow striped throat spotted with brown Rehmannia is only half hardy, for which reason it will perhaps make a better annual pot plant for winter decoration; or it may be planted in spring time in a sheltered bed; it is very easily propagated by seed and by layers made in September and carried over winter. — Gartenflora. WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. Mow the grass on the lawn early and often; it is hard and slow work mowing when the grass is long, and tedious work raking the grass after it is mowed, with the additional an- noyance of having to begin mowing over again almost immediately. If every bit of turf has not been rolled, delay the process no longer; rolling helps the grass and the appearance of the lawn wonderfully, besides making mowing a pleasant task comparatively. If a newly sown lawn shows very many worm casts, run a light roller over it. It will do the grass no harm; it. may do it some good, and it will Batten the worm casts. After rain, pound down the grass edges to where you want them, then do the edging. This work can be done much better anil with more ease when the grass is moderately damp. Don't throw away the edgings or clippings of sod; in- stead, collect all of them into a heap, and by and by it will make some good stuff for potting or for some other purpose. This is only one wrinkle in garden economy out of many thou- sands which a gardener should know. Dust gooseberry and currant bushes with helebore powder, thoroughly and frequently; gooseberries and currants will not mature if the foliage on the bushes happens to be destroyed. Keep on sowing radishes every week for successive crops; the same with peas, lettuce, and beans; beets, too. should be sown at different times, in order to have them tender. Carnations should be planted out now in rows wide enough apart to allow hoeing freely. By and by there will be four-inch pots in abundance lying around empty; why not think of something to inn in them that will later on bring in enough to pay for the pots. Cannas are very effective when used for backgrounds for dwarfer plants, but they are more pleasing when planted in large masses by themselves, and on exposed places near the sea- shore they are almost indispensable, because nothing else so effective will stand as well. On large places, little bits of flower beds, here and there, seem altogether out of place; borders are all right where their existence answers some purpose and their contents and out- lines harmonize with the surround- ings, but small, isolated patches of color often offend the eye. IN THE WOODS IN MAY. i h ii- the wind flower blowing; the crocus too is crowing; The snowdrop has ceased snowing, and tin' lily geins the lake; The crowfoot dances lightly, the starwort twinkles brightly, Ami the shepherd's purse is open in the tangle of the brake. The en hill i .is no paying, for we only maying, And with tin- flowers playing in the glory nt the sun; The spiderwort is spinning, the bishop Bowers are sinning, I'm' thus since tin- beginning have their human namesakes done. Come eid. Tlie woods are ringing, with birds and tl"\\ ers sinuim: Km ii one ;i messs ge bringing to gladdi n you and me. There is a blue flag flying aud Dutchman's breeches drying 'Tis very satisfying to bave studied botany. i 'la lice w. Rilej . in Boston r 648 HORTICULTURE May 19, 1906 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTI- CULTURISTS. The Trade Exhibit. The Trade Exhibit will be one of the main features of the coming annual Convention of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticultur- ists to be held at Dayton, Ohio, August 21, 22, 23 and 24, 1906. You have goods to sell that florists use_that they must have— and being progressive, are always looking for something that will help you to in- crease your profits. We feel assured that by taking space and making a creditable exhibit, no better medium could be offered you to bring more customers, and the only way through which you can present directly the high character of your goods to florists— live, wide-awake florists— actual buyers, such as always attend these conventions, ready for a good thing. Dayton is exceptionally well located, being very central, in fact superior to any meeting place heretofore, and offers unexcelled railroad connections to all points; all of which insures a large attendance from all over the United States and Canada. The exhibition building is specially adapted and arranged for the purpose, and on account of its shape— rotunda — with entrances on four sides makes all locations equally choice, thus giv- ing better opportunities for the satis- factory display of wares. The cost for space is little consider- ing its intrinsic value. Diagram of exhibition hall, showing the location of each department, application blanks, copies of rules and all other desired information will be furnished promptly on application. Have space reserved now — it's money for vou. HORACE M. FRANK, Supt, 112 So. Main St., Dayton, 0. Badge Book. In accordance with the instructions voted at the convention in Washing- ton last August, the secretary is now preparing a "badge book" containing the names of members, numbered, and will issue correspondingly numbered badges to those whose dues for 1906 are paid previous to June 1st. Mem- bers in arrears for current year's dues as well as all persons intending to take our membership this year are earnestly requested to remit now. There is no advantage in waiting until the convention meets, as the fiscal year begins on Jan. 1, and payments made at any date during the year cover the interim until December 31 only. Advertising. The size of the badge book will be about 3 1-2 by 6 inches. Advertise- ments will be inserted at $5.00 per page; one inch cards. $1.00 each. Advertising copy must lie supplied not later than June 2d. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. The May meeting of this club, on Monday evening, 13th inst. was at- tended by about fifty members. Mr. J. A. Pettigrew having been unable to attend and give his expected talk, the evening was devoted to a variety of topics and routine business. E. V. Hallock brought in and presented on behalf of his committee a series of resolutions eloquently expressing the sympathy of the club on the death of August Rhotert. J. H. Pepper, for the board of trustees, presented a re- port of progress and asking for fur- ther time on the question of the pro- posed national flower show and New York's possible selection as the loca- tion thereof. Messrs. Wheeler, Pepper and others participated in the debate. Mr. O'Mara had something to say re- garding the free seed matter, and Messrs. Stewart, Wheeler, Butterfield and Schultz talked on the topic of ad- vanced express rates by the U. S. Ex- press Company. A vote was passed instructing the legislative committee to make protest on behalf of the club and take any necessary steps to se- cure, if possible, the withdrawal of the excessive charges. The San Francisco disaster was taken up. and a committee appointed to extend sympathy and practical aid if practicable. Messrs. Traendly, Nu- gent and Sheridan were appointed a committee on Dayton transportation. It was voted that President W. F. Kasting be invited to attend the next meeting of the club, in the interest of the S. A. F. convention at Dayton. On the exhibition table were exhibits of rose Columbia, by Paul Nichol, which received a vote of thanks; Cat- tleya gigas superbissima, from Lager & Hurrell, which was accorded honor- able mention, and Nephrolepis Whit- manii. which came under special per- sonal care of H. H. Barrows — the old man himself — and which received much interested attention. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. At the monthly meeting on Tuesday evening there was an exceptionally fine exhibition. Awards were made by the judges as follows: Blue Hill Nurseries; report of merit for Aruncus astilboides var Kneiffei. George Page; honorable mention for gladiolus Blushing Bride, rose Climb- ing Kaiserin and Iris hispanica. R. T. McGorum; honorable mention, for candytuft Giant White Perfection. H. L. Cameron; honorable mention for seedling geranium H. L. Cameron. J. T. Butterworth; cultural certificate for specimen Cattleya Mossise. Certi- ficate of superior merit for Cattleya Mossise var. Reineekiana with 15- flowers. H. A. Stevens Co.; vote of thanks for phloxes, stocks and doronicums. Blue Hill Nurseries, vote of thanks for collection of perennials. Alfred Poetsch; vote of thanks for Impatiens Holstii x sultani. MORRIS CO. (N. J.) GARDNERS' AND FLORISTS' SOCIETY. An unusually large number of the members assembled in their meeting rooms in Madison on May 11th to listen to a paper on hardy shrubs by Arthur Herrington, superintendent of Florham Parks. Like all of Mr. Her- rington's efforts, it was of a high or- der and was well received by the so- ciety. As is the custom, considerable time was given to after discussion. Many questions regarding selection of sorts, hardiness of new klnas, etc., etc., were asked by members and cheerfully answered by the speaker. A very striking feature was the large number of Japanese species and hybrids that were to be seen, this be- ing the occasion of the regular month- ly show, which was hardy shrubs in flower. The room was literally filled. Mr. Herrington. alone, put up thirty- six species and varieties, which was a remarkable thing for this time of year. Mr. Herrington's i. Idress is published in this issue. E. REAGAN. NEW LONDON COUNTY HORTI- CULTURAL SOCIETY. At the meeting held on May 7 the show committee reported that the rose show would be held in Norwich in June, the dahlia and gladioli show in the same place, the summer show in New London, but the place for the chrysanthemum show and the dates for the other shows were not decided. A number of cash prizes had been of- fered for the chrysanthemum show, but none for the others. The speaker of the evening was J. H. Slocombe of New Haven, whose subject was "Dah- lias and Gladioli: Their Varieties and Culture." NEW BEDFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The monthly meeting of the New Bedford Horticultural Society was held in the rooms of the Y. M. C. A. building on Monday evening. May 14. In the absence of an address, the ques- tion box was brought into requisition, and a profitable and interesting even- ing was spent in discussing the culti- vation of dahlias, the laying down, fertilizing and care of lawns. A prom- inent manufacturer of bone meal, who was present, impressed upon the au- dience the fact that for horticultural purposes generally "there is nothing like leather." T. WHITE. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The Lenox Horticultural Society, Lenox, Mass., will hold their annual rose and strawberry show on June 26. C. L. Burr was chosen president of the Springfield Amateur Horticultural Society (Mass.), at their meeting on May 4. American Paeony Society. The an- nual meeting and exhibition of this so- ciety are scheduled to take place at Boston. June 14th and 15th. A very extensive exhibition is promised. The Worcester County Horticultur- al Society (Mass.) held an exhibition on May 10. Pelargoniums exhibited by F. A. Blake and magnolia and Jap- May 19, 1906 H ORTI CULTURE 649 anese cherry blossoms by O. B. Had- wen attracted marked attention. THE SENIOR CLASS AT AMHERST AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. At a meeting of the Cincinnati Florists' Society held Saturday, May 12, it was decided not to give the usual annual outing but to save the time, energy and money for the Dayton con- vention. At the annual meeting of the Conn. Horticultural Society at Hartford, on May 11. officers were elected as fol- lows: President— A. C. Sternberg, West Hartford. Treasurer — W. W. Hunt, Hartford. Secretary — Alexander Cumming, Hartford. Statistician and Professor Vegeta- ble Physiology— G. A. Parker, Hart- ford. Pomologist— A. C. Sternberg, West Hartford. Librarian — Alexander Cumming. County Vice-Presidents — Hartford, R. A. Griffing; New Haven, J. X. Aml- ryn; Windham, D. A. Lyman; New- London, W. B. Colt; Fairfield. Edwin Hoyt; Litchfield. Henry H. Bridgman; Tolland, 0. A. Leonard; Middlesex, A. N. Pierson. THE SPRING FEELING BREAKS OUT IN PHILADELPHIA. Niessen's base ball team is open for engagements with any similar nine in the trade. Address: John Wilson, 1217 Arch street, captain, pro tern. The Philadelphia florists cricket team is reorganizing for the season. Wm. C. Smith has been secured as wicket keeper. Other positions are still open. Those who can play some — or even make a stab at it — are re- quested to send their names to G. C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow street. The Florists' Gun Club of Philadel- phia has again won the league cham- pionship of Philadelphia and vicinity — this time against strong opposition. Meadow Springs club had a good chance up to last Saturday's match. The score then was 204 to 206. in favor of the Florists. There were ten clubs in the League, and each shot two matches with every other team, home and home. GEORGE C. WATSON. BOSTON'S GREAT PARK SYSTEM. Boston's park system contains 15,- 175 acres. They are connected by nearly 26 miles of boulevard and there are over 110 miles of park roadway. They have cost to date $33,275,050 and require an annual expendi- ture of $521,465. There are only two cities in the world whose park sys- tems even remotely approach that of Boston in size or diversity; these are London and Paris. When the Charles river dam is completed Boston will have a great fresh water basin of un- surpassed beauty. SARRACEN1A HYBRIDS. S. Cookeana x S. Courtii Veitch gave two new crossings, one resem- bling S. Cookeana and the other S. Courtii Veitch. In both cases just the opposite plants were used as male and female parents with the result that both hybrids show a much closer re- semblance to the male parent plant. The hybrids are both superior to the parents in shape as well as in coloring. — III. Gartenzeitung. We present herewith, through the courtesy of Prof. Waugh, a group photograph of the class in horticulture which will be graduated at Amherst this year. The picture includes only those students who elect fruit grow- ing, floriculture or landscape garden- ing in their senior year. The majority of these promising young men expect to go directly into some line of prac- tical horticultural work. NEWS NOTES. Frank Miller & Son are to open a florist, store in Waterbury, Conn. cessive floral displays in this re- nowned spot. The explosion of a powder magazine nine miles away destroyed the glass in a conservatory owned by D. S. Whitcomb at Milford, Conn. Hermann Thiemann has disposed of his business in Owosso, Michigan, and will return to the Old Bay State, locating in Belchertown. Among the remarkable escapes in the California disaster is that of Luther Burbank whose home and ex- perimental garden at Santa Rosa were undisturbed. His valuable collection of photographic negatives was un- broken, although the other half of the gallery in which they were stored was completely ruined. W. R. Boody & Co. have removed from Northboro. N. H., to York, Maine, where they will do a florist and landscape gardening business. The greenhouses on the Coolidge farm. East Sudbury. .Mass.. have been leased by Christopher Johnston, who has had charge of them for several years. A spraying demonstration, similar to the one held two years ago, but on a considerably larger scale, was given by the department of horticul- ture of the Massachusetts Agricultur- al College at Amherst, on May 17. While primarily intended for the students it was deemed of sufficient general interest to invite file public, and the operations were followed with close attention by a large number of spectators. Paul Kaese. of Wm. Hagemann & Co., 55 Dey street, New York, sailed on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, May 15th, on a short business trip to Europe. Mayor Fitzgerald has appointed Daniel H. Coakley to succeed Laban Pratt as park commissioner for the city of Boston. The term is for three years and there is no salary. A movement to organize the florist s of the South, which originated with the . New Orleans Horticultural So- ciety, will probably take definite shape on May 22d, when a meeting will be held at Chattanooga, Tenn. The tulips in the Boston Public Garden have made a gorgeous spec- tacle during the past week. Over 400,- 000 are planted each year and they are always the most effective of the suc- PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. Sander's List of Orchid Hybrids. This book will be found indispensable to the orchid enthusiast and grower. It records the names and parentages of all the known orchid hybrids, whether introduced or artiflcally raised. The contents are arranged in tin.-,, tables, table I giving the name i if i he hybrid, alphabetically placed, followed by the name of the parents; table II giving, first, the seed parent, in alphabetical order, followed by the name of the pollen parent and the product, and table III reversing same. The book represents an infinite amount of patient investigation and toil, and its compilation w-ould be an impossibility outside of a place like Mr. Sander's establishment. Orchid growers are under great obligation to Mr. Sander for this concise and prac- tical work. It contains 125 pages, with blank interleaves. 650 HORTICULTURE May 19. 1906 SAN FRANCISCO NOTES. As far as California trade Is con- cerned, generally speaking, the out- look is bright. The crops are very promising, assuring us of excellent harvest returns, and they are not far off now. In a few weeks we shall be selling our crops of 1906 and receiv- ing fine returns for them. We have as much Pacific ocean to the West. North and South and as many rail- roads to the East of us as before the earthquake-fire. Our ships and cars are still with us. We have the crops to put into them, and as soon as we can get some of the litter and rubbish cleared away from our doors, so that we may go in and out our business as a city and State will proceed as if nothing had happened. I had a talk this week with John H. Sievers, the Hannah Hobart grower, and passed on with his invitation to call again next week, the impression being that he would then have some trade news to give out. This refer- ence reminds me to say that this gen- tleman and his partner, under the trade name, Sievers & Boland. lost by the earthquake-fire the largest and most beautiful flower store in the city; also, to state that the important asset of San Francisco at present is the in- surance money due on fire policies, none of which is yet paid. On receipt of this money the preliminary work of rebuilding the city, even now com- menced, very largely depends. The situation in this respect was explained this week by one of the fire companies to a prominent seedsman, nursery owner and policyholder, as follows: "We have 4,000 risks in San Fran- cisco. Under the most favorable con- ditions we do not expect to be able to adjust more than twenty per day, which will require 200 days for the re- adjustment. When you will get your claim adjusted depends upon the time the adjusters reach your case. You may be one of the first and you may be one of the last. You know as much about it as we do." I was pleased with the sight yester- Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Greenhouse Grown Fresh Picked Seed ioo Seeds 6oc. 1000 Seeds $4.00 500 " $2.25 5000 " 19.00 10,000 Seeds $36.00 PRIZE PRIMULA SEEDS SOW NOW. rpLmdH plants in bloom for FALL sales. J£ Trade Trade Pkt. Pkt. $I.OO Primula sinensis, pu e White, $o.6o " " Brilliant Red, .60 1.00 ** " Holborn Blue, .60 1.00 " " Crimson, .60 1.00 " " Prak, .60 1. 00 " Mkhell's European Mixture, .60 1.00 This is the finest m xture procurable com- posed oi the choicest separate colors on y. Primu'a obconica, Red, . . $0.30 " " Rose or Pink, .30 '* " pure White, . .30 " " Hybiida Mixed Colors, .40 " " Fimbriata Choice Mix'd, .50 For Seasonable Seeds and Supplies please refer to our Wholesale List mailed free on request to all florists. HENRY F.MICHELL CO. Seed Importers and Grow 1018 Market St. .Philadelphia, Pa. day. May 10, of a very considerable gathering of growers from all the ad- joining bay counties, and San Francis- co florists, although the occasion was peculiarly sad. It was in attendance at the burial ceremonies over the earthquake-fire remains of M. Frank, formerly a violet grower and chief member of a prominent down-town flower store trading in the name of Frank-Parodi Company. The earth- quake caught him in his sleeping- room, two floors above his flower store and hurled him, with tons of brick, into the basement below, and only two days ago the charred re- mains of the body were found. Many beautiful floral tributes of respect were contributed by florists and grow- ers. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ OBITUARY. Charles P. Grimmer, for many years a well-known florist of Boston, died at Chatham. Mass., on May 10, aged 63 years. Mr. Grimmer came to this country when a young man and after spending some time with florists in the West located in Boston, where, in 1873. he started in business, on West street, and rapidly built up a large and profitable business and by his ener- getic methods, integrity and attractive personality maintained a position among the leading florists of Boston until about two years ago, when his health broke down, since which time he has been unable to attend to any business. He leaves a widow and five children. Anthony Cook, noted as a florist and horticulturist died at his home in Baltimore. Md.. on Sunday, May 13, at the ripe age of ninety years. Mr. Cook conducted a florist business on .Mulberry street for 48 years. He was the raiser and introducer of a number of valuable plants, including the Cor- nelia Cook rose and some fine double geraniums. He was born in Derkheim, Germany, and came to Baltimore 65 years ago. • Hans Bartels of Milwaukee. Wis., died on April 30, at tne age of 48. He leaves a widow and one daughter. He was a member of the S. A. F. for sev- eral years, but resigned in January last. William A. Coffin of Newburyport, Mass., died on May 9. aged 80. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Louis Burk, the well known orchid amateur, has just completed a splen- did specimen of the Japanese garden at his residence, Fisher's Lane and Wyoming avenue. In extent and com- pleteness it surpasses even the fine example of this style of gardening at the .-.state of Jno. T. Morris, Chestnut Hill. J. J. Habermehls' Sons had the con- tract for filling the window boxes for Strawbridge & Clothier this season. There were over one hundred boxes, each over six feet in length. The ef- fect on the frontage of the big build- ing is very beautiful and a grand object lesson for the passing throng. The new tennis court at Linden- wold, the residence of Jno. Wana- maker, is now completed and is unique and worth going to see. Jno. Dodds is now warm in his new posi- tion and takes pleasure in showing visitors around. On May 11th a petition in involun- tary bankruptcy was presented against Chas. P. Poryzees, 15th street below Chestnut, by the Leo Niessen Co., Robt. Craig Co. and the Philadelphia Wholesale Flower Market. It was thought some time ago that Mr. Pory- zees had been able to make arrange- ments to carry on, but the safe-guard- ing of all interests made the above action necessary. Nellie Thoirs. daughter of James M. Thoirs, the Camden florist, met with a serious accident recently in a wag- on collision. Arm and collar bone broken. The accident was due to the recklessness of the driver of a brew- ery wagon, who drove off at top speed and escaped in the darkness. Much sympathy is expressed for the sufferer and her family. Geo. Rhedemeyer, the well-known president of the beautiful Harleigh Cemetery, has ben engaged the past six months in laying out Forest Hills Park, Camden's new pleasure grounds. Harry Bayersdorfer and Mrs. Bay- ersdorfer reached the other side safe- ly on the 10th inst., all well. We regret having to report a non- suit in the case of Wm. J. Baker against the Adams Express Co. From what we learn the decision was based on a technicality and arrears to have been a practical miscarriage of justice. Mr. Baker could doubtless win out on an appeal, but apparently thinks the game not worth the candle. ARE YOU GOING- • TO BUILD I am interested in a glass factory. I want to hear from you before placing your order for glass. I think I can put you in the way of saving some money. State quantity, quality, and size wanted. Attractive figures are offered in all sizes: but ior anyone who can use the smaller cuts such as 8 x lO, 10x12, or 10x15, a specially favorable oppor- tunity is open at present on account of a surplus. Don't wait. Higher prices will prevail soon. Not in the Trust ADDRESS George C. Watson I 614 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA - - PENN. S3- Remember this factory is NOT in the TRUST and has a free foot. May 19, 190G H ORTI CULTURE, 651 THE ONLY PERFECT Tomato and Plant Support flade of Heavy Galvanized Wire G N 0 0 u a — 10 • O O •1 o o Height complete 4* of bottom section " top Diameter of circle . Manufacured by IQOE BROS. 34 inches 24 " 12 " 14 " 226 North 9th St. BROOKLYN, N. Y. AWMWMMMMmMAWMMWM Lilium Harrisii Lilium Longiflorum and all other BULBS for FLORISTS. Send ur your requirements for special prices. 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Age cannot wither nor custom stale this infinite variety of beautiful life which contributes so much to the joy of living especially just at this time when vegetation awakes from its long winter sleep and bursts into glowing masses of brilliant bloom. "Almost every country has its char- acteristic features of vegetation but the floral feature that most impresses me in American gardens is the lavish profuseness with which our flowering trees and shrubs enwreath themselves in blossom every year. You must have remarked and noticed it and appreciat- ed the enhanced beauty of many things that we have known all our lives, but only in later years under American associations. "Let me cite but one instance, that of the glowing yellow Forsythia sus- pensa. It has been a familiar shrub to me since boyhood days and there comes back to me recollections of be- numbed fingers training and tying the shoots to garden walls on cold winter days and then the subsequent flower- ing but what was the result and what the display in comparison with that of the same shrub grown here without special care. As I write these notes I look out of the window and two miles away I can easily distinguish a mass of forsythia flower upon a hillside, and what is there to compare with it, and at so early a date when even green leaves exist only in tender budding embryos. For equal effect in color 1 can only recall one thing, a mass of yellow broom, or of furze, as they grow on dry slopes in England, but these are not hardy there. What the forsythia so fittingly exemplifies is further and frequently expressed by other shrubs that succeed it in times of blooming. "The importance of these things should not be lost to us because they are common, cheap, easily-grown, hardy shrubs. This precious heritage of bloom with which we are so richly en- dowed should be an incentive to effort to give its fullest expression in every possible way for I am assured given area and scope we may with hardy flowering trees and shrubs alone make gardens and parks of surprising beauty equalled by few and excelled by none in any country. "Why should we spend time and money in endeavoring to reproduce at the best, weak imitations of so-called Italian gardens, under conditions and environments to which they are not fitted? These ancient and over-praised formal gardens belong to a past age and generation, where art supplanted nature, because the rich store-house of nature was unknown to the men of those times. Travel and research have brought to us from all parts of the globe, and latter day hybridization has further amplified a wealth of material that does not harmonize with garden formalism, but does permit the creation of a succession of pictures changing with the days and weeks for a long continued period. Let the garden un- fold the story of the year and be a living floral calendar so that if per- chance we could be unmindful of or forget the actual period we may read it in the floral pictures as they appear. "We will now pass in brief review the hosts of flowering trees and shrubs that our gardens should possess, at least in such part as they are adapted therefor. "One of the earliest harbingers of spring among the shrubs is the little Lonicera fragrantissima. its flowers individually small and insignificant, so much so that generally the first inti- mation we have of its flowering is when we catch a whiff of its fragrant breath upon the air. It makes a large bush and early flowering and delicate fragrance are its particular attributes. The forsythias come next, and no words of praise can ever exaggerate the beauty of those. Individually or in a mass in any soil, aspect and situa- tion they give us beauty of the highest type. The oldest and best known species is Fortunei and although the catalogues make mention of F. inter- media and F. suspensa, the difference in these is but slight. Forsythia viri- dissima however, has more marked distinction in habit of growth, size of leaf, color of bark and also is about a week later in time of flowering. Simultaneously with the foregoing, magnolias burst suddenly into bloom, and what an array of beauty they can give us. The entire family in scope and importance justifies an essay on it alone. First comes the graceful M. stellata, also known as Hal- leaua. and how free it always blooms from an infant bush, three feet or less in height upwards, bearing myriads of fragile snow white flowers often sadly buffeted by cold spring storms yet we could ill dispense with its short lived display. Another magnolia that resembles it in some degree, but is rather shy blooming, yet withal one to have in any collection is M. Kobus or Thur- beri. Next comes M. conspicua throw- ing its great white cups open to the spring sun, and a few days after it the gem of the whole family M. Soulan- geana. This is of hybrid origin, the conspicua one of its parents and obovata the other; it shows char- acteristics of both plants, flowers abundantly when young and in a shrubby state, and still more abund- antly when it ultimately reaches the dimensions of a good sized tree. To him who is so unfortunate that he can only have one magnolia this is the one he should plant. M. speciosa is another hybrid with some strong resemblance to the preceding kind, differing chiefly in its free branched symmetry of growth, having flower.-; not quite so large, and it flowers a few days later whilst stray flowers pro- long its blooming till foliage is well developed. M. Lennei is a striking beauty and unlike all the others its great cup shaped flowers a rich claret- color externally the flowers heavy and lasting and their period of duration and production considerably prolonged. "Then in the later weeks come other great magnolias that attain to tree form, but time does not permit of enlarging upon these. The "Snowy Mespilus," Amelanchier Botryapium, is another gem of early spring days that enwreaths itself in garlands of fleecy white bloom. The season ad- vances and the Judas Tree next com- mands attention by the strong tone of color it adds to the ever changing scene. Cercis canadensis we call it by name but how shall we fittingly ex- press in words its exceeding beauty and lavish profusion, twigs thick branches, aye, and often the main trunk itself covered with clusters of purple bloom. Cercis japonica, a Japanese relative is also distinct and showy, having larger flowers, but in our latitude in winter kills at times, therefore is rarely seen to advan- tage. "Next in the procession come the spiraeas, and first of this great family, of which there are at least two dozen species, is the double flowered plum- leaved Spiraea prunifolia. It ranks as one of our very best flowering shrubs so profuse and lasting is its bloom. S. Thunbergi blooms at the same time, has tiny flowers but in such myriads that a mass of it viewed from a dis- tance suggests a snowbank that has not yet disappeared in spite of the spring sun. S. Reevesi in single and double is a good species, whilst a little later in its own time of blooming. S. Van Houttei is easily the most graceful and most attractive flowering shrub of its time. Others follow in succession on through the months of June and July. "Another great family that by close relationship, suggests itself for bold in associated planting contains the al- mond, peach, plum, cherry, apple and the Japanese quince. Think of the possibilities of these alone for making a garden picture of incomparable beauty. Space prohibits enlarging upon at least a hundred varieties in- cluded in this great group. Unfortu- nately in latter days we are to be denied much of their beauty unless by persistent spraying we shall eventually get the upper hand to the extent of entirely exterminating the devastating San Jose scale. Bear this fact in mind in your planting, all these ornamental types of that great natural order that gives us our orch- ard fruits are just as susceptible to attack and quick extermination by the aforementioned pest. "Fortunately most of the other families of blooming shrubs are im- mune, otherwise the outlook for tree and shrub life in parks and gardens would be a dreary one. As May de- clines and June arrives, new hosts come trooping on the scene. Think of the dogwood and try to express the joy and admiration it excites in you. Then there is lilac time, always a well remembered period of the year, even in the old days when we had only the few natural species. Now, thanks to the hybridizers' skill, we have varieties galore of a quality un- dreamed of not so many years ago, in single and double flowers larger individually, gigantic in the cluster and the range of color a phenomenal one from white through tender pinks SUPPLEMENT HORTICULTURES, III, No, MAY 19, 1906 H THE LOGANBERRY ■ . ■-■!' ^ !■: May 19, 1906 H ORTI CULTURE 653 MW^WH^i^W^WWN^M^^^rf^WW^^^ •*r***f^»*fim*n B. & A. Specialties VINES Per doz. Per 100 Clematis Jackmani, Henryi, Sieboldl and other large flower- ing varieties, 2-yr., pot-grown $2.50 $25.00 j-^t. pot-grown 3.50 35.00 Clematis Paniculata, XXX 1.50 12.00 Aristolochia Sipho .... 5.00 40.00 Ampelopsis Veitchii, very stron» 1.50 12.00 Ampelopsis Robusta 3.50 25.00 Akebia Quinata 3.50 25.00 Lonicera Uelgica 4 00 30.00 Halleana 1.50 12.09 Per do?. Per too Lonicera Reticulata .... 1.50 12.00 Chinensis .... 1.50 12.00 Bignonia Radicans ... 3 50 25.00 Periploca Qraeca 4.00 30.00 Wistaria Chinensis, blue . . 4.00 30.00 white . . 5.00 " Hultijuga (Japanese P. ants) 12.00 Japanese /lap es,7, 8anda-inch pots, according to size $12.00, $15.00. 18.00 Draciena Indivisa, 5-inch . . 3.50 " " 6-inch . . 5 00 Bay Trees: Boxwood in pyramidal, standard and globe shape; Palms. Ask for prices. We will be pleased to have anyone interested in Horticulture i N. j. Ask For Catalogue. Phoenix, Araucarias and specimen isit our Nurseries at East Rutherford- NlRSERYMEN AND FLORISTS BOBBINK & ATKINS RUTHERFORD, N. J. j»^m*>iiWi iMXrf^WIMi^^^WI^W HW>^Hm • *#.- PIONEER GUARANTEED NURSERY STOCK AT WHOLESALE PRICES.] All stock guaranteed disease free and true to name. Hart Pioneer Stock is pure bred and produces heavy crops. Value received for every dollar sent us. No Agent's Commission. WRITE FOR COnPLETE PRICE LIST. WE WILL SAVE YOU rtONEY. HART PIONEER NURSERIES, Established 1865. Fort Scott, Kan. John Waterer & Sons, U, AMERICAN NURSERY BACSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest s'ock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons in London. Our Collection of CANNAS Has No Equal in America ! Why don't you try some of the choice New Cannas? They are much better than the old standard, and you should keep up to date. Fairhope is the best crimson, . . $2.00 per doz., 20c. each King Humbert, the grand new bronze foliage, orchid flowered, 25c. each Indiana, another grand orchid flowered, without an equal, . . 20c. each Our list describes more varieties than any other list published, sent free on application. We will send you one each 30 new kinds prepaid tor $5 00 — will include the above three. SOUTHERN FLORAL NURSERY CO., Fruitdale, Ala. TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you right KILLARNEY The most profitable Rose to date. Strong, thrifty young plants. $io per too. $vo pc t.ooo SIEBRECHT&SON Rose Hill Nursery NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y. LADY GAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, nrst quality stock including Frau Karl Druschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Notting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH rose specialist WOODS HOLE, MASS. BOXWOOD For Edging. (Buxus suffruticosa) Bushy Transplanted Plants 6=** inelies. Per 100 $6.00 Per 1 000 $50.00 O. V. ZANCEN, HOBOKEN, N.J. 100,000 Box for Edging No. 1, $35.00 per 1000 No. 2, $25.00 per 1000 J. H. TROY, New Rochelle, N. Y FOREST TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS AND SEEDLINGS Catalpa Speciosn, Black Locust. Nursery giown and collected seeds and seedlings. FOREST NURSERY AND SEED CO. McMINNVILLE, TENN, R. F. D. 2 Just to Hand FINE IMPORTATION of Bay Trees, Box Trees Standards and Pyramids Euonymus, Evergreens NEW PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION JULIUS ROEHRS CO.. Importers RUTHERFORD, N.J. WILLIAM PLUMB Landscape Gardener _i» Horticultural Expert Large and Small Lai 1 and Planted St. James Building, 1133 Broadway NEW YORK fi.->4 HORTICULTURE May 19, 1906 Buy your BAY TREES and BOX TREES from HEADQUARTERS. We have the Largest Stock in the country to select from Crown 32-34 34-36 38-40 48 42-45 36 5 ft. tall 6 ft. 10 in. tall 6 ft. 10 in. " 8 ft. 6 in. " 7 ft. 6 in. " 9 ft. " Columns 9 ft. Stem Tall Tub Price 45-4S '6 ft. 10 in. 15 $1 2.00 per pair 45 6 ft. 12 7.50 " " 48 7 1.2 ft. 15 15.00 " " 48 7 ft. 10 in. 1 7 18.00 " " 48 7 ft. 10 in. 17 20.00 " " 48 8 ft. 18 22.50 " " 45 8 ft. 21 35.00 " « 45 8 ft. 22 25.00 " " 30 5 ft. 14 15.00 " " 40 6 ft. 17 20.00 " " Pyramids 14 at base 1 1 in. tub $8 per pair 26-28 " " 13 " " 15 " " 42 " " 18 " " 20 " " 34 " "17 " " 25 " " 48 " " 20 " " 35 " " 48 " "21 " " 65 " " 28 " " 17 " " 40 " " Pyramid Standards 10 ft. tall 38-40 in. at base 21 in. tubs $45 per pair 10 ft. " 36 " " " 21 " " 35 '" " BOXWOOD Bush Form 12-15 in. 6-7 in. through, per 1 00 $25.00 18-20 in. 12 in. " (1 75.00 20-22 in. 10 in. " " " 50.00 30 in. 20 in. " " Pyramids a 300.00 30 in. high 11-12 in. through, per 100 $100.00 36 " " 12 " (i 150.00 42 " tt 15 tt 200.00 48 « tt 18 " a 250.00 48 « it 20 " " k 300.00 48 " " 24 " " " tt 500.00 JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Rutherford, N. J. 33C&CS33CSt3e833CS3^ and exquisite blues to deep dark purp- lish red. "In graceful delicate contrast to great masses of lilac we have the "Snowdrop Tree," Halesia tetraptera and H. diptera with myriads of white bells depending from their far-flung branches. Philadelphus and deutzia are two more important families, and if we want relief from so much of snowy whiteness as seen in these, we turn to the weigelas in variety of hue from pink to crimson. The vibur- nums, too, impress their importance on us, and the wild roses we must have in their season, such species as rugosa, lucida, setigera, multiflora and Wiehuraiana. "The mention of rhododendrons, kalmias and azaleas conjure up vi- sions of greatest beauty, providing we have the conditions that suit them. Failing such, it is far bet) it to ignore them for adaptability of material to existing conditions is always the best course to pursue. Enough has been said to prove the amazing variety of flowering trees and shrubs. "A few words in conclusion may be said as to care and attention. In all gardening practice there is nothing that gives so large a return at a mini- mum of cost at all comparable with flowering shrubs. They can all be ■ asily and cheaply produced and planted with assurance of future satis- faction. The autumn months are the best for planting with few exceptions, one of the most noteworthy being the magnolias, which owing to peculiar conditions of roots, should always be planted in spring. The only actual important factor in subsequent treat- ment is the judicious use of the prun- ing knife, and judging from what one daily sees in many places this matter is not properly understbod. Indis- criminate winter pruning often results in cutting away one-half or more of the flowering wood. Some pruning is necessary for many of the subjects enumerated, but no hard and fast rule can be laid down. Generally speak- ing, however, there should be less winter and more summer pruning. No shrubs that flower in spring upon the wood of the previous season's growth, and these are the majority, should be winter pruned. The opposite is equal- ly true. Any shrubs that flower upon the current season's growth may be winter pruned. As for example, the althaeas or tree mallows and the hy- drangeas. "The bulk of the flowering shrubs, however, should be pruned immediate- ly after flowering. Such pruning to be the proper thinning and cutting away of the shoots that have flowered. This practice encourages a strong new growth, ensures good flowering wood for another year, and preserves that all essential individuality of form and varied habit of growth that marks the different species and aids effective disposition of them in any general planting scheme. Jolly times coming soon— the big woods know — Skies Haunting blue again, the winds sing low ; Birds flying back with another year's song; Summer-time, flower-time, coming right along. —Boston Transcript. BOUVARDIAS.. A reader asks regarding the culture of bouvardias for winter and spring bloomng. Bouvardias in several kinds, such as the old scarlet leiantha. Vreelandi or Davidsoni white, Alfred Neuner double white and President Garfield double pink were grown quite extensively for the cut flower market a few years ago. but are seen only in- frequently of late, the difficulty in emit rolling the crop and of getting continuous bloom being one of the causes of its abandonment probably. The regular crop came in at Christ- mas and then again in May, and there was no intermediate crop to speak of. One species, Humboldtii', is, however, a free and constant bloomer, and its long-tubed, pure white jasmine-scented flowers may be cut every day in the year. It is an exceedingly pretty and appropriate flower for choice use, such as bridal work, but is easily bruised and is not well calculated to withstand the rough handling of the wholesale markets. It likes a warm, airy place and can be grown nicely in boxes set along the side of the walk in the rose house. It roots readily from cuttings in spring, or can be in- creased by root division. Cuttings will begin to flower when in thumb pots. These flowers should be pinched out and the plants set out in the field, as is done with carnations. They should, however, be potted or boxed and taken in early in the fall, as they are very tender. May 19, 1906 HORTICULTURE 655 ■'IIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIirilllJIIIIIIIIMIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIMI-. fORAF^TE^I} R08B8I KILIvARNEY and all of the leading varieties. One hundred and thirty Grtiftecl Stock. From z# Inch Pots. I-E!II^I^.A.I*i^H3 "YT. $2oooperioo; $150.00 per 1,000. Richmond. $2^.00 per too; $200.00 per 1,000 Rosalind Orr English. $20.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1,000. Etoile De France. $20.00 per 100. Wellesley. fio.coper 100; $150.00 per i.coo. Liberty. #20.00 per 100, regardless of number oidered. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2% inch pots, very fine plants, re- potted from 2 inch pots. Killarney. $10.00 per 100; $qo.oo per 1,000. Richmond. $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000. Wellesley. $10,00 per ico; $90.00. per 1,000. Rosalind Orr English. $ic.oo per 100. $90.00 per 1,000 Ham an Cochet. A magnificent pink rose of Mermet type, and the best of our out door bedders, $15.00 per 100. RICHMOND six Ihousand rose plants grafted this year. Read our list: Standard Varieties Grafted, Ivory. Franz Deegen. Bridesmaid. Souvenir du President Carnot. Bride. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Hadum Monte. riadame Caroline Testout. Heteor. La Detroit. Uolden Gate. lira. Pierpont Clorgan. Madame Abel Chatenay. Grafted from zli inch pots, $15.00 per 100^ $120.00 per 1,000; for A No. r stock; nothing else will be sent out. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2% inch pots, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per r,ooo. American Beauty. On own roots, from 2^ inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 peri.ooo. 3 inch pots, $12.00 per 100; $10000 per 1 ,000; April, May and June deliveries. rime. Norbert Levavasseur (The Baby Rambler). An ever-blooming dwaif Crimson Rambler. We will furnish Mav delivery plants of this sen- sational rose from i\i inch pots, at $2.75 per dozen; $17.50 per 100: $42.50 per 250. = A. Ptf. PIBRSON, CROMWElvL, In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture GOIVJV. = ^n 1 1 1 1 1 ■ ■ 1 1 ■ 1 ■ 1 1 ■■ 1 1 ■ 1 ■ 1 1 1 1 1 ■ ■ 1 1 1 1 ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■ 1 ■■ 1 ■ 1 1 ■ ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■ ■ 1 1 1 : 1 1 1 ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■ 1 1 1 1 1 ■ 1 1 1 1 ■ ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 ■ 1 « ■ 1 1 iT7 HOTH O US E GRAPE VINES, fine strong, two and three year old canes, Black Hamburg, Muscat Alexandria and other varieties Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants Just received in fine condition a large consignment of Palms, Araucarias and other foliage plants. We also have to offer some strong bushy Ferns for Dishes in variety; also Pandanuses, Dracaenas, Mat-ant as, Crotons and Bedding Plants. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO. IMPORTERS and EXPORTERS GROWERS and DEALERS Perkins Street Nurseries, Roslindale BOSTON, MASS. On every tongue — Horticulture's re- markable success. MARGUERITES Rooted Cuttings Queen Alexandria, the new semi-doubie white, $3.00 per hundred. Etoile d'Lyon, yellow, $2.00 per hundred. THE F. W. FLETCHER GO. AUBURNDALE, MASS. "Wisdom in action." Buy exclusive- ly from advertisers in Horticulture. NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII, $10 PER 100 8C0TTII 5 " " BOSTON, 3 " " HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, Florists, Whitman, Mass Orchids Largest Importers, Exporters, Growers and Hybridists in the World Sander, St. Albans, England Arrived In Splendid Condition Cattleya Mossiae, C. Percivaliana, C. Speciosissima and C. Gigas, also Oneidium papilio, Burlingtoma fragrans and Cycnoches chlorochilum. Write for Prices. Lager &HurrBil.{'m",pXrd Summit, N. J. Bostons Scoffi anil 8000 6 in. Bostons at 40c. 8000 6 in. Scotti at 40c. PANS $1.00 $1.50 $2.00 and $2.50 WILLIAM C. SHITH 61st and Market Sts., PHILADELPHIA #9- No C. O. D.'s Satisfactory References required or the cash. Five off if remit- tance accompanies order. A. W. SMITH'S HYBRID MOON VINE Ipomea Noctiflorum) purest white, earliest moon vine in existence. Mr. A. W. Smith hns the world-wide reputation of being the originator of the best moon vine seed in the country GODFREY ASCHMANN of 1012 Ontario Street, Phila., is the wholesale grower for them, and has about 15,000 now ready. 2% in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONI ELECANTISSIMA Strong young plants, 2 1-4 in. pots, for growing on, #12.00 per 100. Extra strong plants, ? 1-4 in. pots, $25.00 per 100. Large plants, 6 in. pots, $9.00 and S 12.00 per dozen— according to size. Fine large specimens in 8-in. pans, $2.00 and $3.00 each. This is one of the most salable plants, and stock offered above will please you. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York t ! I «^»<»c^«<»r>»<»c>»<^r>«<»«.^r>«<»r^«<^«^«'C>»^»r>»^»r>-«<»c^« t 656 HORTICULTURE May 19, 1906 9 We offer splendid specimens from the best growers in Belgium, guaranteed to be in first-class condition, at the following prices to the trade only. t. of Stem Diam. of Ball Per Pair 4 ft. 30 in. $12.00 4 ft. 3 ft. 18.00 26 in. 24 in. 6.00 4 ft. 6 ft. 125.00 4 ft. 5 ft. 85.00 4 ft. 4 ft. 40.00 30 Pyramid Bay Trees, 8 to 9 ft. high, 3 ft. in diameter, price per pair. $28.00 2 Specimen Pyramid Bay Trees, diameter of base, 7 ft., diameter of top, 3 ft., price for the pair, $200.00. DECORATION DAY FLOWERS An immense supply of lilies, carnations, roses, lilacs, stocks, spiraea, etc., specially growing for this purpose. Also, baskets, wire frames, inscriptions, immortelles, wild ferns and other green material. ALL AT LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICES J N. F. MCCARTHY & CO., 84 Hawley Street, Boston, Mass. >4 NOW FOR MEMORIAL DAY The big Spring business must have left you cleaned out in many lines ARE YOU SUPPLIED FULLY WITH EVERYTHING? METALLIC DESIGNS Richer, Handsomer, more artistic than ever. Send us your order early and prove the truth of this statement You Will Want All Neces- sary Requisites to Supply the Present and Coming Demand We have the gooils and you know our supply is complete. Our fashionable Pompeian Tone Ware is very appropriate for all occasions. Try it and see what good results you receive. Baskets of all kinds suitable for any and every event. Let us know your wants. H. BAYERSDORFER TUC FLORISTS SUPPLY ""■ HOUSE OF AMERICA 56 North 4th Street - WWIWWWWVWWWW • 4 I • I I • Wm.Hagemann&Go. Wholesale Importers and Exporters of Bulbs 55 DEY ST., NEW YORK Sole Importers and Proprietors of the Celebrated Ber- muda Harrisii Lily I • I \ \ tfc ROYAL CLUSTERS Finest, Surest and Most Prolific Flowering Lily in the World "NONE BETTER" M \ I May 19, 1906 HORTICULTURE 657 NEW CROP Bronze GALAX Special Price for May in 10,000 lots only $5.00 M_ w DAGGER FERNS, 1.50 tier 1000 W *-» »• Discount on Large Orders CROP FANCY FERNS, 1.50 per 1000 They are the Finest and Largest Ferns ever sold. Bouquet Green, $".00 per 100 lbs. Bouquet Green Wreaths and Laurel Wreaths, all sizes and prices. Laurel Festooning, extra tine and full, 4e, 5c and 6c per yard, and made fresh daily from the woods. Send for sample of our Laurel Wreaths for Me- morial Day use, $2.00 per doz. Bronze and Green Galax, 7.">c per 1000. Discount on large orders. Send Us Your Orders for riemorial Day Now and you will get the best to be had and at rock=bottom prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. No matter how large or small tlie order it will be filled promptly and with the best and freshest stock right from the woods. Telegraph or telephone orders will receive immediate attention. Telegraph Offlce, NEW SALEM, M Ass. Long Distance Telephone Connection. TELL US YOUR WANTS, WE WILL DO THE REST CROWL FERN CO., MILLINGTON, MASS. CAPE JESSAMINES A very fragrant, white dower with dark green foliage, suitable for all decorations. We guarantee time and condition of arrivals. 75 cts. per 100, $6.00 per 1000. SEASON, MAY 15 to JUNE IS ASA WRIGHT, ALVIN. TEXAS BUSINESS CHANGES. Mrs, Ella Ramsdell has purchased the business of C. H. Additon, Water- ville, Me. Horace E. Smith of Springfield, Mass., has removed from N. Main to Prospect and Massasoit streets. Archie Henshaw, who has been with A. L. Young & Co., wholesale florists, will open for himself at 52 West 28th street, New York. The Gurney Heater Manufacturing Company have removed from 74 to 188-200 Franklin street, Boston, where they have fitted up a fine suite of offices and show rooms. Jones, McDuffee & Stratton have moved to their new building on Frank- lin street, Boston. Their new stock comprises a large assortment of fine jardinieres and flower vases. The place recently occupied by Rob- ert Maenner at Bayside. N. Y., has been taken by Fred. Smith, formerly located at the Hyatt place, Winfleld, which is now being cut up into build- ing lots. Mr. Maenner has taken a position at Lockport, N. Y. Bate Bros., of Cleveland. O., will gradually remove their plant from East Cleveland to the property they have recently purchased on the Eddy road. They contemplate the erection of several new houses with the latest appliances and equipments. Increas- ing business necessitated the change. BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS This wooden box nicely stained and varnished, 18x30x13, made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, ij^ or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. f . MCCARTHY, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Special list of Cactus Dahlias. Geo. H. Walker, North Dighton, Mass. W. W. Edgar Co., Waverly, Mass. Bedding plants for season of 1906. Our Mr. Jos. Stern has CONE TO EUROPE to buy your florist supplies and novelties for the autumn. Buy of the enterprising florist supply house J. STERN 1928GFRM4NT0WN AVE., & CO. PHILADELPHIA, PA. GLIDE BROStO FLORISTS WASHINGTON, D. C. QUDE'S "Horticulture has proved itself posi- tively the best advertising medium in the country for the lines it repre- sents." Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled in best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York alex. McDonnell 546 Fifth Ave.. New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam- ships or elsewhere recelre special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXC0NNELL DETROIT John Breitmeyer's Sons Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs Hie;h Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good ■ection§ of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON. D. C. FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET bl. LUUlb» lulli Established 1873 Lone Distance Phone Bell Linden 47* Albany, N. V. E^YRE^ Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, NY. SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 101? BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'Phones 2670 Mafn 658 HORTICULTURE May 19, 1906 wmiwvvwwwiwmAwwwwiwwwwwww PEONIES In Any Quantity The Best Varieties THE LEO NEISSEN CO. WH0LESALE FLORISTS Store open 7 A. M. to S P. M. 1217 Arch St., PHILA. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture *vvwvvvvvvv\AA/vvvvvvvv%AA*tfvvvvvvvvvvvw Peony Blooms Early Red Festiva Maxima And all the best commercial sorts LOWEST MARKET PRICES By shipping tight can cover long distances safely W. E. McKISSICK Wholesale Florist. - 1221 Filbert St.. PHILA. .■ 1 Carnations. Beauty Bride and Bridesmaid. Lily of the Valley. Violets. Telephone 6268-6267 MaiH WELCH BROS- 15 Province St. BOSTON IHHMW% E. H. HUNT Wholesale Cul Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE" 76 Wabash Av., CHICAGO In writing advertisers, mention Hortlcultnre VAUGHAN & SPERRY Wholesale Commission Florists If you wish to buy or sell, see them first 'PHONE CENTRAL 2571 40 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO PITTSBURG FLORISTS' EXCHANGE 217-219-221-223 Diamond St. PITTSBURG, PA. Largest. Wholesale House Between New York and Chicago. E. A. BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer In SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX and Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplies. New crop now ready lu limited quantities. EVERGREEN, ALA. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. CMS. W. McKFXLAR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers J EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN P CUT FLOWERS EOWARO REID. WFW i5a6 Ranstead Steel, PHILADELPHIA Store Clow. S P. M. • PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing advertisers, mention Hortlcnltar* WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100 — TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO M iy i 5 ST. LOUIS May 15 PHILA. May 16 BOSTON May 17 ROSES Am. Beauty and Edgcly Fan. & Sp. Extra No. 1 Lower grades Bride & 'Maid— Fan. & Sp. " Extra., No. 1 and Lower gr.. Liberty, Fancy " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy " Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy Ordinary Chatenay, Fancy " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies Callas Lily of the Valley Pat jnies. ■ Sweet Peas Mignonette Adiantum Cune»tum " Croweanum Smilax Asp tragus Plumosus. strings... ... " Sr Sprengeri bunches Lilacs per 100 bunches 15.00 ti-oo 2.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 10.03 ?.oo 10.00 2 OO 4.00 1.00 4.00 1. 00 2.00 .50 6 00 6.00 3.00 •SO •75 10.00 35-°° 35.00 25.00 20.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 12.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 6.ou 3.00 6 00 3.00 1.50 B.O 1 8.00 15.00 50.00 50.00 to to 4.00 6.00 4.00 1. 00 10.00 4.00 4.00 1. 00 6.00 1. 00 to to to to to to to to to to 35.00 20.00 15.00 8 00 8.00 5.00 3.00 1.50 ■75 3.00 8.00 2.00 1.00 1 15.00 10.00 6.00 100 6.00 4.00 1.00 12.00 2.00 12.00 2.00 6.00 1. 00 6.00 1. 00 2.00 1. 00 20.00 12.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 15.00 8.00 15.00 8.00 5.0c b.oo 5.00 3.00 2.00 to 50.00 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 2.00 to to 4.00 2.00 .25 to -50 .50 1. 00 to 3.00 1. 00 to 1. 00 1 .00 to 1.00 12.00 to 1 5. CO 15.00 25.00 to 50.00 50.00 25.00 to 50 00 50.00 to 8.00 12.00 8. co 4.00 1. 00 5.00 3.00 ■50 6.00 • 5° 8.00 1. 00 3.00 .50 3 00 .50 1. 00 .50 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 20.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 8.00 4.00 IO. o« 6.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 2.00 40.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 4.00 2.00 1.00 .15 2.00 •75 1.50 20.00 12.00 20.00 2.00 ■75 60.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 • 50 1.00 1. 00 ■ So 16.00 50.00 35.00 J.A.BUDL0NG Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE Roses and Carnations A Specialty 6R0WER Of May 19, 1906 horticulture: 659 FOR DECORATION DAY WE WILL HAVE TO OFFER CHOICE ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY PEONIES AND ALL SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS SAMUEL S. PENNOCK TheFIS,eofe PHILADELPHIA 1608 to 1618 LUDLOW STREET. Store Closes at 8 p. m. CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS The present week finds BOSTON business pretty quiet all along the line in the cut flower trade. There is an abundance of everything and prices are sagging, generally. Decoration Day, which Is always an event of great importance in this market, is the topic of the hour and extensive preparations are under way on all sides for an unprece- dented business. Many special crops, such as astilbe stocks, lilies, etc., are being pushed along for this occasion. The "supply men" are also very busy on heavy orders from all over the New England States. A slight Improvement BUFFALO in the market was had the past week, but only on the carnation line. Colored carna- tions, especially Lawson and red, were a little scarce, and prices advanced a trifle on that line. Easter lilies and callas came in quite as plentiful as previous weeks and, floral work being a little slow, they seemed to glut at times. Roses came in in enormous supply. Select stock seemed to move quite freely, but the shorts moved slowly and at very low prices. A few openings amongst the down-town peo- ple helped to clean the market, but the next day's supply seemed to fill up as fast as could be worked down. Out-door stock is beginning to come In, and some good tulips and narcissus are seen, but not moving as fast as desired. Excellent sweet peas can be seen daily, and prices are good for fancy stock. Other flowers together with greens in good supply and de- mand normal. The cut flower busi- CINCINNATI ness has been rather quiet for the past couple of weeks. Out-door stock is slacking up but there still remains enough to hurt the sale of indoor flowers. Roses are getting small and in some cases badly mildewed so that really first-class stock is scarce. Car- nations are fairly good but they too are showing the effects of the warm weather. Sweet peas and Harrisii lilies are in good shape but have to be sacrificed in many instances in order to move the stock. Out-door lily of the valley is done for but the market is well supplied with a good grade of in- door stock. The outlook is for better conditions this week. It is thought that for June weddings and school commencements stock will be exceed- ingly scarce in this market. The past week has COLUMBUS been one of cold weather; as low tem- perature as 24 degrees above having been recorded in this vicinity. Only one result could follow, and that was a sudden end to the great run of trade we were having in every line. Hun- dreds of thousands of tomato plants have been lost, as well as the peach, strawberry and blackberry crops very badly injured indeed. We have had the worst freeze in years — and what made it so bad was that it lasted four days without the least let-up. Trade will no doubt be quite good the rest of the month, and half way, say into June, but the grand business everyone was doing before this cold snap came, will be seen no more this year. Funer- al flower work had been very good all the week, but apart from that, sales have been few and small. The seedsmen as a whole are well satisfied with the business done; perhaps the total number of orders will not exceed previous years, but that they have averaged larger all are agreed. At no time during the DETROIT past week were the wholesalers troubled with an over supply. Roses were a little numerous at times but the de- mand has kept them going. Carna- tions have been meeting the demand at a very close margin and at times when business was on the rush the wild goose chase was indulged in. Sweet peas keep up their sale at a lively pace. Some lilac and snap- dragon are being sold but with little regularity. Lilies are very fine. Trade in general has improved. Trade the past week LOUISVILLE was fair with an in- clination in favor of plants rather than cut flowers. The demand for carnations and roses con tinues good, and the quality is all that could be desired. Sweet peas and lily of the valley are abundant, the latter finding a particularly ready sale. Lilies are still quite plentiful. Then' is a good supply of other stock, bul the demand is none too brisk. NEW YORK A very moderate trade has been experienced here during the past two weeks and values have dropped on all lines except carnations which have been in very light supply and have brought excellent prices when obtain- able. Roses of all varieties are very abundant. There are enough of good quality to fill all demands but there is a big proportion of poor grade stock, much of it badly mildewed, for which the returns must be exceedingly low. Sweet peas are showing up in large quantities; they are very handsome as a rule. Cattleya gigas are coming in in rich abundance. Lily of the valley from frames and out doors is abund- ant and most excellent. Dogwood branches, lilacs and other out-door material are used in large quantities for window adornment and large decorative work generally and the sale of the standard stock of the wholesale tlurist suffers accordingly. Except for the little spurt on Friday and Saturday, caused by the children's May processions, business would have been rather slow. As it was, the average was fair. The affairs mentioned cleaned up the market on the lower grades, and toned things up for the better qualities. Roses and carnations were both very plentiful, with prices uneven and spas- modic. Kaiserin roses are showing some improvement. Chatenay and Killarney are still plentiful, and in very good shape. Enchantress, Pat- ten. Lawson and Fenn are the leaders in carnations. Lily of the valley is going better, and is of fine quality. Sweet peas are of finer quality than ever but rather over-plentiful, and prices are low. Gardenias, quality fair and demand poor. The most re- freshing event of the week's market was the advent of the peony. Festiva Maxima, Reevesi, Victoria Tricolor, L'Esperance and officinalis rubra were the varieties most in evidence. Prices an1 running about from $4.00 for red, $8.00 for pink, to $12. ou for white, dark blue and light lavender. This added a touch of variety also to the week's market. Lilac is still plentiful. PHILA- DELPHIA last week 660 HORTICULTURE May 19, 1906 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 55-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. to 5 p. M. FORD BROTHERS t JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist 'WLtSmIe A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises every variety grown for New York market, at current prices TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York < ' •**»'•♦*-•'•'•'•'•'♦♦♦♦♦ • •-♦♦♦•♦*/•.♦♦ ♦♦♦•♦♦ «/ 48 West 28th Street, NEW YORK I A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone. 3870 or 3871 Madison Square. Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer la Choice Cut Flowers 39 West 28th Street New York Telephone : 90a Madison Sq. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE % FLORIST * OF NEW YORK Phone 1664-1665 Mad. Sq. 43 W. 28th St. HICKS & CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND[78 COURT ST|REET BROOKLYN, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ALWAYS ON HAND THI HIGHEST W A I B?V ALWAYS GRADE Of VMLUtl ON HAND CARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, 7Ii"m££42 W. 28th St., New York H. E>. FROMENT Successor to Wm. Chormley Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: aaoo, atoi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices Established 1891 BUY FROM SHIP TO TEY ME ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH 110 W. 28th Street, New York Tel. 324-325 Madison Square FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil. F. Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty and Edgeley (an and sp. extra. No. 1 " Lower grades .... Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " extra " No. 1 and lower grades. Liberty, fancy " ordinary Richmond, fancy ordinary Golden Gate, fancy " " ordinary ■ • Chaas Lilies. Callas Lily ol the Valley Peonies Sweet Peas Hienonette Adiantum Cuneatum *' Croweanum Smilax : Asparagus Plumosus " " &Sprengeri, bunches Lilacs per 100 bunches Last Half of Week ; First Half of Week ending May 12 ! beginning May 14 1906 1906 2.00 tO I.OO tO 50.00 to 4 .00 to 4.00 to 1.00 to to - .15 to .50 to .50 to to 10.00 to 20.00 to 10.00 to 5. CO to 4.00 2.00 60.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 • 75 1.00 I.OO 1.50 15.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 2.00 to 1 ,oo to 35.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 1.00 to to . .15 to .50 to .50 to . . to IOOO to 20.00 to 10.00 to 5.00 to 4.00 2.00' 60.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 ■75 1.00 1.00 »-5° 15.00 25.00 50.00 50.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madieon Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. Tel. J/*J Madison Sq. NeW York TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for qustations on fall orders Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 West 28th Street, New York Git} Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York city Cut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place toConsig-n to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. 53 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture May 19, 1906 HORTICULTURE 661 pafifV P^rnQ $2.00 per 1000 C* J VJ vl 11^ Discount on Larger Orders Michigan Cut Flower Exchange ^Wholesale Florists 30 and 40 Miami Ave., DE TROIT, MICH Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers WM. DILGER Manager BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist S5-S7 W . 26th Street - • NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 2" 2 1-5243 Madison Square J. B. Murdoch & Go. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. Bonnot Bros. Wholesale Florists n. f. McCarthy &co. 84 Hawley Street, BOSTON See their advertisement on Page 656 this issue Headquarters in Western New York ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer In Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. 55 and 57 W. 26th St., Cat Fiower Exchange NEW YORK Tel. 830 Madison Square. OPEN 6.00 A.M. ATI UNEQUALED OUTLET FOR CONSIGNED FLOWERS ESTABLISHED 1871 JOHN J. PERKINS WHOLESALE and COMMISSION FLORIST 115 W. 30th St.. New York Tel. No. 956 Madison Square Wanted.— A few more reliable growers of Carnations and Violets. Quick returns and higbest prices. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO 50-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES BEST LIHE IN THE COUNTRY REED 02?.5L0OTS' BOUQUET GREEN $7.00 per 100 lbs. LAUREL FESTOONING, good and full, 5c. and 6c. per yd. BOXWOOD 20c. per lb. LAUREL WREATHS . $3.00 per do*. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS $1.00 per 100 BRANCH LAUREL 50c. per bunch SARR ATA, the best substitute for Smilax for decorations for NOW and JUNE, $700 per case Headquarters for all Florists' Supplies such as Wire Designs, Cut Wire, Letters of all Kinds, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Sheaves of Wheat, Ribbons, Boxes, folding and blue corrugated, etc. HENRY M.ROBINSON & CO., 8-11 Province Street, Boston, Mass. TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT, PLACE YOUR ORDERS NOW 662 HORTICULTURE May 19, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Allen Wm. Stuart C0.660 Aschmann Godfrey. -655 American Nursery •• -653 Barrows H.H. & Son. 655 Bayersdorfer H & Co. .. 656-66! Beaven, E. A. 658 Bobbink& Atkins ..-653 Boadington A. T.. 642-651 Bonnot'Bros 661 Boston Florist Letter Co 657 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 660 Breck Joseph & Sons 651 Breitmeyer's J. Sons 657 Bruce W. A 665 Budlong J. A.. 058 Burpee W. A. & Co. .651 Carlton H. R. ....•■•640 Chicago Carnation Co 639 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 65' Cooke G. H 657 Cowee A 642 Crowl Fern Co. ••• 657 Converse Greenhouses 639 Dilger Wm 661 DreerH. A 639-666 Eaton H. N 64a Edgar W. W. Co 642 Edwards Folding Box Co 658 Elliott Wm. 8t Sons.. 642 EslerJ. G. «7 Ernest W. H 66b Eyres '57 Farquhar R. & J. & Co.. 651 Felthousen J. E 642 FenrichJ.S 6to Fletcher F. W. Co.... 655 Foley Mfg. Co 666 Ford Bros 660 Forest Nursery & Seed Co. 653 FromentH. E. 660 Grey T. J. & Co 651 Gude Bros. Co 057 Gurney Heatei Mfg. Co 667 Guttman Alex. J 660 Hagemann Wm. & Co. 656 Hail Asso. 667 Hammond Painl & Slug Shot Works 665 Hart Pioneer Nurser- ies 653 Hartshorne Jas 639 Heller&Co... 651 Herbert DavidciSon.642 Herr A. M 639 Herzog W. S. 639 Hews A. H. or Co.. --666 Hicks & Crawbuck . .660 Hilfinger Bros. 666 Hitchings & Co 668 Holly-Castle Co 668 Horan E. C. 660 HuntE.H 658 Igoe Brcs. 651 Innes&McRae 639 KastingW. F 661 Kervan Co.. The ....661 Kessler, P. F 660 King Cons. Co.. 667 Klokner A. 666 Kroeschell Bros 667 Lager & Hurrell.. 655 Lang Julius 660 Langjahr, Alfred H-- .660 Leuthy A. & Co 655 Lord & Burnham Co. 668 Lutton W. H 666 Page Metropolitan Material Co 666 McCarthy N. F.. 656-661 McConnell Alex. . - - 657 McKellar Charles W.658 McKissick.W. E. ...658 McManus Jas. 660 Michell H. F.Co. ...650 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 66 1 Millang Charles 660 M illang Frank 660 Mineralized Rubber Co 666 Moltz A 661 Moninger J . C 667 Mosbaek Ludvig. ...642 Murdoch J. B.&Co.. 661 Murray Samuel.. 657 Nicotine Mfg. Co 651 Niessen Leo. Co 658 Pennock Samuels... .659 Perfection Chemical Co. 651 Perkins John J 661 Perkins St. Nurseries. 655 PiersonA.N 655 Pierson F.R. Co. ...655 Pierson U Bar Co 667 Pittsburg Floral Ex.. 650 Plainfield Nursery ...651 Plumb Wm 653 Pye E. H 639 Raynor John 1 660 Reed & Keller 661 Reid Edw 658 Reinberg Peter 658 Reuter S. J 640 Riebe F. C 639 Robinson H.M.&C0.661 Roehrs Julius Co. 653-654 Rolker August & Sons666 Rose Hill Nurseries. .655 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertisements under this bead, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers In this Issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will indicate the respective pages. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alternantheras, red and yellow, 2-in., $2 00 100; rooted cuttings, 50c. 100, $4.00 1000. Brilliantissima, 2-in., $2.50 100; root- ed cuttings. 60c. 100. $5.00 1000. Davis Bros., Morrison, 111. ASPARAGUS. A. M. Herr, Lam-aster, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 1-2-in., $2.25 per 100. Otto Bourdy, Lowell, Mass. Asparagus Plumosa, 2-in. pots. Fine plants. *2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Kasting, 385 Ellicott St., Buffalo^ N. Y. Asparagus Sprengeri, from flats, $5.00 per 1000. J. F. Allen, Orlando, Fla. Asparagus plumosus nanus seed, fresh seed. $1.25 per 1000. J. F. Orlando, Fla. Clean, Allen, ASTERS. Asters Transp., Queen of the Market and Carlson's, in white, ruse pink. In vender, 50c per 100 bv mail: $3.00 per 1000 by ex- press. J. W. Dunford. Clayton. Mo. Sander & Son 655 Schmidt J. C.Co 651 Schoenfeld Hermann. 639 Scollay John A 667 Sheridan W. F. ... -66o Siebrecht & Sons 653 Siggers & Siggers . . . 666 Sim Wm. 640 Situations & Wants.. 605 Skidelskv S. S 639 Smith W. C 655 Southern Floral Nurs- eiy Co 653 Standard Plate Glass Co 667 Stern J. & Co 657 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co 667 Sutherland Geo. A. Co 661 Thorburn J.M. & Co. 651 Thornton Bros. 665 Traendly & Schenck. 660-665 Totty Chas. H 639 Troy, J. H. 653 Vaughan and Sperry.658 Walker Geo. H 642 Walsh M. H... 653 Ward Ralph M. Co.. .642 Watson G. C. • .650-665 Waterer John & Sons. 653 Weathered Co 666 Weber F. C 657 Weber H. & Sons 639 Welch Bros 640-658 Whitton Chas. 639 Wintench C 642 Wittbold Louis 638 Woodman, F. & C. ..639 Wright Asa 657 Yokohama Nurseries. 642 Young. Thos. Jr 657 Zangen O. V 653 BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. BEGONIAS. Innes & McRae, Cheswick, Pa. Glolre De Lorraine, For page see List of Advertisers. S S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia, Pa. Begonia Gloire De Lorraine. For pag^see List of Advertisers. J A Peterson, McHenry Ave., Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Begonias Gloire de Lorraine, Turnfold Hall. BULBS AND TUBERS— Continued. Yokohoma Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. V. H. Hallock & Son, Queens, N. Y. Lilium Auratum Bulbs. CANNAS. Southern Floral Nursery Co., Fruitdale, Ala. Hight Grade Cannas. Canna Alemannia, dry or started roots. $2.00 per 100. J. H. Krone, Jr., Fort Smith, Ark. 10,000 fine potted stock ready to plant. 20 best sorts. List free. Benjamin Con- nell, West Grove. Pa. CAPE JESSAMINES. Asa Wright, 813 Ave. H, Galveston, Tex. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS. Guttman & Weber, 43 W. 28th St., N. Y. Carnation Victory. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. My Maryland and Jessica. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Juliet, 111. Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Carnation Robert Craig. Carnations, from soil. Queen Louise and Norway. $9 per 1000; Boston Market, 1 3-4 in., $7" per 100: $18 per 1000. J. W. Dun- ford. Clayton. Mo. Wm. Elliott & Sons. New York. BOG PLANTS. Bog plants, including Dionaea muscipula, Sarracenias flava. purpurea, rubra, etc. Write for prices. James M. Lamb, Fayette- ville, N. C. BOXWOOD FOR EDGING. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. J. H. Trov, New Kocneile, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers- Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-154 N. Market St., Boston. Gladioli for Forcing. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. Cycas Revoluta Stems: Lilium Harnsii uiid Longiflorum. For page see List of Advertisers CENTURY PLANTS. Agave Americana (Century Plant) from 2 1-2 to 3 and 4 inch pots, cheap. Send for price lists. James M. Lamb, Fayetteville, N. C. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. Opah, Mildred Ware, Mrs. Weeks, Amo- rita. Convention Hall. Dr. Enguehard, F. S. Vallis. Mrs. F. Thirkell. Etlenne Bonnefond, Alliance. Beauty of Sussex, Mrs Brice, La Fusion, Merstham Yellow, Fred Lemon, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. G. S. Kalb, Florence Teal. Glory of Pa- cific Polly Rose, Willowbrook, Golden Tro- phy. Robt. Halliday, D. W. Childs. Joh» Shrlmpton, Maj. Bonnafon, Col. Appleton, Niveus, Bride, Pink Ivory, White Ivory, VIvland Morel, Cullingfordii, Ermanllda. Areline, Nagoya, Maud Dean, Mutual Friend, W. H. Lincoln, Black Hawk, F. G. Jones, Golden wedding, Timothy Eaton, Mme. F. Perrin, Wm. Buekham, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. Address W. F. Kast- ing. 383-387 Ellicott St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Halliday Bros., 329 N. Charles St., Balti- more, Md. 5000 best commercial sorts. List free. Bepjamin Connell, West Grove. Pa. Charles H. Totty. Madison N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Chrysanthemums, Appleton and Alice Bvron. from 2 1-2-in.. $2.50 per 100; $20 |,,'i 1 ; :: 1-2 in si per LOO; $35 per 1 , .T W. Dunford. Clayton. Mo. CLEMATIS. Clematis paniculata, 2-yr., transp.. $6- per 100; 1-yr.. strong, $4 per 100. ■- T. Teas, Centreville, Ind. COBAEAS. Cobaea scandens. $1.00 100. Express paid. Chas. Gay, Des Moines, Iowa. COLEUS. H N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass., Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. COREOPSIS. Coreopsis lanceolata, 2 1-2 in. pots, $2.50 per 100. E. Y. Teas. Centreville, Ind. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo; page see List of Advertistrs. May 19, 190G horticulture: 663- CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. C. Wlnterlch, Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DAISIES. The F. W. Fletcher Co., Auburndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DIGITALIS. Digitalis Id variety, for June flowering. Extra strong plains. $5.00 per 100. Sbatemiu' Nurseries, Barrytown, Dutch- esB Co.. N. Y. FOR SALE — Digitalis Gloxiniaeflora and Graudiflora mixed colors, strong plants, oc; $4,011 100; .fa.",. mi 1000. 2000 E. J. Wakefield Cabbage, $1.50 1000. F. Griswold, Worthingtou, Ohio. DRACAENA INDIVISA. E. & C. Woodman, Dauvers, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. S. Herzog, Morris Plains, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Sons, Whitman, Mass. Nepbrolepls Barrowsll. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. New York. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers^ S. S. Penaock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co., 1928 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Bos: on Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. G. A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St.. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St.. Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. V. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson. N. Y. Nephrolepls Plersonl Elegantlsslma. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Foley's 22G-22S 1-2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page Bee List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y. Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hilflnger Bros., Ft. Edward. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FOLDING BOXES. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. t or page see List of Advertisers. Kdwards Folding Bos I 'o . Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS. Wm. S. Herzog, Morris Plains. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A, M. Herr, Lancaster. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Geraniums. If you are short on stock write us about our ■•Special Bench Plants, also 2 1-2" and Rooted Cuttings, The. W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, 111. Geraniums, 4-in., in bud and bloom, Ri- card. Heteranth, Nutt, La Favorite, Bueh- ner. Perkins, .lauliu, Landry, Viaud. and other kinds. $7 per 100: strong 2 1-2-in. plants, ready to shift, $2.50 per 100. J. W. Dunford, Clayton. Mo. Geraniums, 300 B. K. Bliss, 2 1-4 in., 2 1-2 c; 200 B. K. Bliss, 3 in., 4 l-2c. ; 100 Mixed, 4 in., 6c. Uammerschmidt & Clark, Medina, O. GLADIOLI. Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gladioli. Colors, mixtures and named. All sizes. Also bulblets. E. E. Stewart, Rives Junction, Mich. GLASS. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Standard Plate Glass Co.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. G. C. Watsou, 1614 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. GTassl French and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hudson St., New York. GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Buruham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison New York. Square, For page see List of Advertisers. Hltcbings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. KlngCoustructlon Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. M~oninger~Cb.. 117 East Blackhawk St., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Adam Schlllo Lumber Co., West St. and Hawthorne Ave.. Chicago, 111. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marion St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE GLAZING, PAINT- ING, BULBING. W. A. Bruce. 1 Columbus Square, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE. Anchor Greenhouse Hose is the best for Florists. Mineralized Rubber Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES — Continued. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 and 40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich., Wm. Dllger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. Growl Fern Co., Millington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY PERENNIALS. Ludvlg Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HItehlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co.. 74 Franklin St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HONEYSUCKLES. Japanese honeysuckles, fine for vase and box work, strong plants, 2Vo in., $2.50 per 100. Harvey B. Snow, Camden, New York. HOTHOUSE GRAPE VINES. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. IMPATIENS HOLSTII. C. Winterich, Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. IMPORTING HOUSES. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. Plants and Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES. Perfection Chemical Co.. Flushing, N. T. Carman's Antipest. For page see List of Advertisers, Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Nikoteen, For page see List of Advertisers. Hammond's Paint & S. S. Works, Flshklll, N. Y. Horicum. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. LANDSCAPE ARTIST. William Plumb. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN MOWER SHARPENER. G. C. Watson, 1614 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. MEMORIAL DAY SUPPLIES. II. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. MOONVINES. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. Forest Nursery & Seed Co., McMlnnvllle, Tenn. Forest Tre« and Shrub Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Hart Pioneer Nursery. Fort Scott, Kansas. For page see List of Advertisers. J. H. Troy. New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. 664 H ORTI CULTURL May 19, 1906 NURSERY STOCK— Continued. John Waterer & Sons, Ld., American Nursery, Bagshpt, England. Hard" Rhododendrons, Azaleas. < onifers. " For page see List of Advertisers. NYMPHEAS. .^^sr^^^^r^rso^n; West Barnstable. Mass. ORCHID PLANTS. Laeer & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. -S^ndirTstTAlhansT Engla^dT Imnorters Exporters, Growers, Hybridists Imp°"nrj)aV_s^eJ>ls^o^Advertl8ers. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. For page see Llst^Advertlsera. PANSIES. Pausies, once transplanted, best mixed, 5%?,^schniidt & Clark. Medina, O. Patents. «Oi?eers & Siegers, Washington, D. C. Patents Trade Marks, and Copyrights. 25 years' active practice. For page see List of Advertisers. PEERLESS REPAIR CLAMP. A Klokner, Wauwatosa, Wis. For' page see List of Advertisers. PIPE FITTINGS Pipe, Valves and Fitting" Cuyler & Manufacturers' Mohler. Baltimore. M.l "OB your railroad station, im Try us. prices, F. mediate shipment. PLANTS, BEDDING. Charles Whltton, City and Green Sts., Utica, N. i. For page see List of Advertisers. Hermann SchoenleldTIeth & Crothers Av.. Blmwood, Phila. For page see List of Advertisers. Ludvig Jtoioaek7~OraiiS''. .W. For page see List of Adver "n! Eaton, , S. Sudbury, Mass. Coleus, Verschaffeltii. Golden Bedder. UFor nage see List of Advertising. W W Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. VorDage_see List of Advertisers. —j e Fdthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. Coleus,' Verschaffeltii Golden Bedded etc. For page see List of Advertisers. — coi7erie_Greennous"es, Webster, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS DECORATIVE. A Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale. Mass For page see Llst^Adjvenlsers. " Julius Roehrs7 Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT STAKES. H F Michell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTS HARDY. M II Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ~~P0T HANGERS^ Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp $1.25 by mail. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids. la. PUTTY. Bcnj Hammond, Fishkill on Hudson N. T. Twemlo-w's Old English Glazing Putty. For page see List of Advertisers. "^RETAIL "FLORISTS. Alex McConnell. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. For page^Wjiist_JJf^^verUsers1 ^VounF^Nugent- New York-_ George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. RETAIL FLORISTS — Continued. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Evres, 11 N. Pearl St.. Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M H Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. Roses, Klllarney. For page see List of Advertisers. a! N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Grafted Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. GeorgeTA. Kuhl. Pekin. 111. S. J. Renter. Westerly, R. I. For page see List of Advertisers. S7 G. Harris, Rosedale Nurseries, Tarry- town, N. Y. Richmond roses. 21-2 111. pots, strong, vig- orous stock. $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000; 4000 plants. Joy & Sou Co., Nashville, Tenn. . Roses. 2 1-2-in. pots. Kaiserlues and 300 President Carnots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 10(10. Cash with order or good refer- ence. Win. F. Kasting, 385 Ellicott St., Buffalo. N. Y. Roses. Baby Rambler, the strongest dor- mant stock in the country. $25.00 per 100: 2 1-2 in pot plants. $7.00 per KM, .$65.00 per 1000. Brown Bros. Co., Rochester, N. Y. Crimson Ramblers, extra strong, 2 yrs., $8 00 100. White Ramblers, Yellow Ram- blers, etc., $5.00 100. H. r. roses. 50 va- rieties, 2 yrs., own roots, $9.00 100. - Gilbert Costich. Rochester. N. Y. Strong Richmond roses, 2 1-2 in. pots. $5.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Joy & Son Co., Nashville, Tenn. Roses, Brides, Maids, Ivory, Gates. Un- cle John, Chatenay. 3 1-2-in., $3.00 per 100; 1-vr. plants from bench. $4.00 per 100. J. W. Dunford. Clayton. Mo. -fbom^Young; Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. p— rt7^~w7b^r74326~011ve St.. St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers "^TwilTnleTe^o^sTpetrolt Mich. SALVIAS. Salvia Splendens, 500 2 1-4 in., 2 l-2c. Ilammersehmidt & Clark, Medina, O. SEEDS. T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. Boston, Mass. Grass Seed Mixtures. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 2C1 Fulton St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A T. Boddlngton. 342 W. 14th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 1789. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. SEED CASES— MICE PROOF. Heller & Co., Montpelier. O. For page see List of Advertlsera SMILAX. Seedling smllax from fiats. 25c per 100, $2.00 per 1000. Postpaid. Harvey B. Snow. Camden. New York. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. H. M. Robinson & Co.. S & 11 Province St., Boston. Mass. For pace spp List of Advertisers. W. A^ Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. For page see List of Advertisers. STEAM TRAP. E. Hippard. Youngstown, O. TOMATO AND PLANT SUPPORTS. Igoe Bros., 226 North 9th St., Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. VEGETABLE PLANTS. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Plainfleld Nursery, Plainfleld. Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Ludvig Mosbaek, Orange. 111. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marlon 8t., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. The Chicago Lifter. J. C. Monlnger Co., 421 Hawthorne At*., Chicago. VINCAS. E. & C. Woodman. Danvers, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. 35.UO0 ruvrtle, vTnca minor, $10.00 to $50.00 per "1000. S. J. Galloway, Eaton, Ohio. ___ Vlnca minor var.. 2 1-2 In. pots, $4 per 1 it. E. Y. Teas. Ceutrevllle. Ind. VIOLETS. II. R. Carlton, Wllloughby, O. Violet. Gov. Herriek. For page see List of Advertisers. WATER LILIES. Hardy water lilies, white, pink, yellow and red. Send for price list. W. J. Rieh- ards, Wayland, Ohio. WIREWORK. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wirework. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos- George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boton. _ _ Welch Bros.. 15 Province St.. Boston. Buffalo. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm F. Kasting. 383-87 Ellicott St., Buf- falo, N. Y. Chicago. A. L. Randall Co., 21 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. E H. Hunt, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Chas. W.McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Peter Relnberg. 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Vaughan & Sperry, 60 Wabash Av., Chicago. Cincinnati. Ohio Cit Flower Co., 129 E. 3d St. Wm. Murphy, 128 E. 3d St. Detroit. P'nr page see List of Advertisers. Mulligan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dilger, mgr. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Stuart Allen Co., 53 W. 2Sth St., New York. Bonnot Bros., 55-57 West 26th St., New J S°rFenrich. 110 W. 28th St., New York. Ford Bros., 48 West 28th St.. New York. H E Froment, 57 W. 28th St.. New York. Alex. J. Guttmau, 43 West 28th St. E. C. Horan. 55 West 2Sth St., New York. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., New Julius Lang, 53 West 30th St., New York. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. James MeManus, 42 W. 28th St., New York. Chas. Mlllang, 50 West 29th St., New York. May 19, 1906 HORTICULTURE 665 WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued. New York. Frank Millang, 55-57 W. 26th St.. New York. A. Moltz, 55-57 W. 26th St.. New York. John J. Perkins. 115 W. 30th St., New York. John I. Raynor. 49 W. 28th St., New York. W. F. Sheridan. 39 W. 28th St., New York Traendly & Sohenok. 44 W. 28th St.. N. Y Hicks & Crawbuck, Inc., 76 and 78 Court St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. W. E. MoKlsslck. 1221 Filbert St., Phlla delphla. Pa. Leo Nlessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phlla delphla. Pa. S. S. Pennock, 1612-18 Ludlow St.. Phl'a delphla. Pa. Edward Held, 1526 Ranstead St.. Philadel- phia, Pa. Pittsburg. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St.. Pltt« burg. New Offers in This Issue. BAY TREES AND BOXWOOD. Julius I;. Kins Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS. BOSTON AND SCOTTII. Win sinilll. For pai 61sl & Markel Sts., l'l •e List of Advertisers. CANNAS. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St.. \. u York. Fin- paile sor I .isl fit Vih 'il isi'i's. DAHLIAS. George II. Walker. N. Dighton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DECORATION DAY FLOWERS AND SUPPLIES. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. For pase see List of Advertisers. DECORATION DAY FLOWERS AND SUPPLIES. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. DECORATION DAY SUPPLIES. GLADIOLI. Win. Elliot! >v Sons, New York For page see List of Advertisers GREENHOUSE BUILDING, HEAT ING AND REMODELING. Holly-Castle Company, 40 Federal St., Boston. Fur page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MA- TERIAL. Metropolitan Material Co.. Hi klyn, N. Y. For page see List "f Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HEATING. \V. II. I.uit.iii. West Side Av. sia . Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. "HARDY VINES: BAY TREES; ARAUCARIAS. Bohbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. I "i page see List of Advertisers. LILIUM HARRISSII AND LONGI- FLORUM BULBS. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortland! St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. PAEONY BLOOMS. W. E. McKisslck, Philadelphia. Fur page see List of Advertisers. PAEONY BLOOMS. Leo Niessen Co.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. "ROYAL CLUSTERS" LILIES. Wm. Hagemann & Co., 55 Dey St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. TUBEROUS BEGONIAS AND GLOXINIAS. II. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page Lis! of Advertisers. Crow] Fell For page .... Millington, Muss. I -r-i of A'l\ .il isei s. DECORATION DAY SUPPLIES. H. 51. Rui. ins,, n & Co., 8 & 11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Diamond St.. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. WITTBOLD WATERING SYSTEM. Louis Wittbold, li;.",7-.",9 Buckingham Place, Chicago. For pau'e see List of Advertisers. VIOLET PRINCESS OF WALES. William Sim. Cliftondale, Mass. F,,r page see List of Advertisers. HORIGUM KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE Ma4e HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, ™™r™"»>- SOLO BY SEED DEALERS OF AMERICA. Glenside, Pa., March 31. 1906. HAMMOND'S SLDG SHOT WORKS, Flshklll-en-Hudson. N. Y. Gentlemen:— Seeing "Horicum" mentioned in Monthly Bulletin of Div. of Zoology, Penna., I would thank you to inform me where I can get a supply, say about a gallon for trial. The San Jose Scale is very bad around this section and could no doubt push sale of the solution, especially as it is spoken of so highly in above Bulletin. Your early reply will oblige. Yours respectfully, H. J. HINDS. P. S. Glenside is twelve miles from Philadelphia. WHY PAY $1.50 every time you wan! your Lawn Mower shar ened? The little dingus we advertise herewith will do it in five minutes and better than any mauhine shop. We've tiied it ourselves and knuw what we are talking about. A child can do it. Entirely new and away ahead nf any similar d'_ vi< e on the mar- ket. Has eight cutting surfaces that can be used in succe-sion. Made of the highest grade crucible steel. Will Ust a life-time. Try it. Postpaid 75 C • postPaid Show it to your friends. A liberal discount allowed to agents Satisfaction guaranteed. It's the great- est little article you ever saw, simple as it looks. GEO. C. WATSON Seedsman i„J"„"... Philadelphia WWWMOMWWWWWWWWt WANTS Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. ilWMWWWIWWWWWMIWW FOR RENT TEN GREENHOUSES in running condi- tion; possession immediately; $50. Dwelling house attached, $12; or will run on shares. Apply TRAENDLY & SCHENCK, 44 W. 2»th Street, N. V. FOR SALE— Old established florist busi- ness, .-,000 feet of glass, six acres of land well cultivated, within one mile of centre of a city with 100,000 population. Old age oulv reason for selling. Address Mack, care HORTICULTURE. WANTED— a Foreman Gardener, one with experience in shrubbery preferred. Apply at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cam- bridge, Mass. \\'ANTEI>— Fcr a private estate in Massa- ehusetts, a steady and competent man (mar- ried preferred) as night fireman and engi- 1 r. Steam boilers; small electric light plant. Comfortable position for the right man. Address with references, W, care HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. • 1 5 FINE SILVER CUPS and TROPHIES For Exhibition Awards, Sporting Events, etc. FINEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY FROM THE BEST MANUFACTURERS AND AT LOWEST PRICES. THORNTON BROS., LAWRENCE, MASS. C = ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiii^ I Greenhouse Glazing, | Painting *»5°oa${ " " 5-=5 1500354 " " 6.00 1000 3 5.00 800 3H " " 5.80 500, 4.50 3205 4.51 1446 " .16 Price per crate i?o 7 in. pots in crate $4. 20 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 q in. pots in crate $3 60 43 10 " " 4.80 24 11 " " 3.60 24 12 " " 4.80 1? 14 " " 4.80 6 16 " " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases etc. Ten percent, off for. ash with order. Address HUfinger Br fyOOj 670 horticulture: May 26, 1906 ^KJCt^J^t^Jl; •<* *«Jr#AA^\AA^^AAWAW ;k princess violet stock The Princess of Wales is still the lender of :ill single violets. There is no other variety on the market that can compare with it a-, a commercial violet because it blooms from sept. 15tn to May 1st; every bloom is marketable. It has e NEW VIOLET The finest single, the freest bloomer, the greatest money maker ever offered for sale. Write me today. 1 doz., $2.00 ; 100, $10.00 ; 1000, $75.00 ; 5.000 or more at $60.00 per 1,000 H. R. CARLTON Originator and Introducer WILLOUGHBY, O. May 26, 1906 horticulture: 671 Special Prices TO CLOSE OUT Tuberous Begonias and Gloxinias We have a surplus lot of Begonias and Gloxinias of best quality. In order to close them out quickly we offer at reduced prices. If these bulbs are started now they will make an attractive display during the summer months, at a time when there are but few flowering plants in a salable condition in pots. Single Begonia — Separate colors. Yellow, Red, Pink, Orange and White, 30 cents per dozen; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Single Begonias in Mixture— 25 cents per dozen; $2.00 per IOO; $17.50 per loco. Double Begonias in Mixture — 40 cents per dozen; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Gloxinias in Finest Mixed Varieties — 35 cents per dozen; $2.50 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. HENRY A. DREER 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA Some People have taken our ad- vice as published in Mlij Maryland these columns recent- ly and are buying for trial. We reiterate here — if it succeeds with yon as it does with us, it will prove the best white carnation you ever grew. Despite the variety's apparaent failure in sevetal places, we strongly advise ail growers to give it a trial. We have been frank about its faults as developed in other places. We doubt if these will develop in many places. i^,* & |a* we believe, will succeed generally tP£99H>CI and will prove 10 be the best red and white variegated ever disseminated. Few varieties show as strong consiitution as this one does and it is a wonderful producer. Extra fine stock of both varieties ready no*. R. C, $2.50 per do/.; $12.00 per 100. $100.00 per 1000. Pot plants, $3.00 per 100 extra. Send for our catalog, now ready. The II Weber &> Sons Co., Oakland, Hd. RICHMOND ROSE z% in. $12.00 $ico.oo KAISERIN « " 400 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON RX. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 saS^E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK, N. Y. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. JAMES HARTSHORNE, Manager. Dracaena Indivisa. 2% in., 4 in., 5 in.. 7 and 3 in., per doz., 75 cts., $2.00. $3x0. $4.00 and $5.00. Per 100, $6.00, $15.00. $20.00, $30.00 and $40.00. Vlnca variegata, 4 in., 5 in. Per doz., $i.;o, $2.00. Per 100, $12.00, $15.00. Dahlias, tubers per doz. 75 cts.t per 100, $6 1 o, Variegated Century Plants— prices and sizes on application. Cash Please. E. & C. Woodman, Florists, Danvers, Mass. GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS for fall delivery in any quan- tity. Orders solicited now. Send for list. SMILAX, PLUMOSOS, ROBUSTUS and SpR] II Carefully grown; ready June 15th to Septembei 151b, at moderate prices. Send .or list. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. I My Special Mum Offer j 100 Plants in 10 Varieties for $5 00 J Send me a list of varieties that you already have, and I will send you 10 newer ^ varieties that you ought to have, such as Jeanne Nonin, White Coombes, Mrs. Swinburne, etc. • The t;reat MORTON F. PLANT now ready at $7.50 per doz., in 2% inch pots. My motto is still the same. Your money back if not entirely satisfied. CHARLES H. TOTTY \ HAD150N, N.J. | •*•♦•♦•♦•♦•*•♦•♦ •♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦•♦^ SALVIAS, 3 in. In Bud and Bloorr, $2.00 per 100 LOBELIAS, 3 In. ' " . 3.00 " 100 VERBENAS, 2'A in. " " " . . 1.50 " 100 SINGLE FRINGED PETUNIAS. Transplanted, 70c. per 100, by mail, $5.00 per 10 0. Ex. VICTORIA ASTERS, Transplanted, 50c. per 100 by mail, $3.00 per 1000, Ex. PANSIES, Best -train. Transplanted, 50c. per 100 by mail, $3.00 per 1000, Ex. C. WHITTON, City St.. Utica, N. Y. 100,000 GERANIUMS U&SS Finest stock in country, strong, 3-in., in bud and bloom, $4.00 per ioo, $35.00 per 1000; 4- in in bud and bloom, $5.00 to $6.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivlsa, extra large, 5 and 6-in., $?.oo and $3.00 Per do/. ; 3-ft., $4.00 pefdo7. Dreer's single fringed Petunias, Salvias, Heliotrope, most in bloom ; strong, 3 in., $3.00 per 100, Begun iavernon, in bloom; strong, 3m., $4. 00 per 100. WM.S.HERZOG, Morris Plains, N.J. Geraniums, red, white and pink. 4 in. pots. $7.00 Cannas. Mad. Crozy, Alph. Bouvier, Egan- dale, Italia, Queen Charlotte 8.00 Scarlet Sage, 4 in. pots .'."*" " ^'^ Centauria Gymocarpa and Candidissima, 3 in. pots 5.00 Verbenas, 2' 2 in. pots- • ■ 2.50 Petunias. 1\k in. pots 2.50 Double Petunias. 5 in. pots, fine 5.00 HERMANN SCHOENFELD 86th and Crothers Ave., Elmwood PHILADELPHIA, PA Dahlia Roots and Plants DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. A.TCO, 3V. J. You Will Want a Few Begonia Gloire de Lorraine Plants. My stock comes from an Excellent Source. Why not place your order early to secure |une and July delivery ? Strong 2'A in. plant», $15 per 100, $140 per 10OO S. S. SKIDELSKY S24 No. 24th Street, = Philadelphia Draceana Indivisa .... 6 In. $5.00 Doz. Vinea Variegata .... 4 ■■ 10.00 100 Feverfew 3 " 3.00 IOO Fuchsias 2'A " 3.00 100 Alvssum 3 " 3.00 100 Begonia Vernon .... 2)4 " 3.00 100 Verbenas from Flats 1.50 100 Cash with Order Please CONVERSE GREENHOUSES, WEBSTER, MASS. P. Riebe . Prop. 672 HORTICULTURE May 26, 1906 .■iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiniiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim KILIyARNEY and all of the leading varieties. One hundred and thirty- Grafted Stock. From 2% Inch Pots. K;iIvI_,.A.I*^JI3"Yr. $15 00 per 100; $120,00 per 1,000. Richmond. $2voo per 100; $200.00 per 1,000 Rosalind Orr English. $20.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1,000. Etoile De France. $20.00 per 100. Wellesley. $20.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1,000. Liberty. £20.00 per 100, regardless of number oidered. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2% inch pots, very fine plants, re- potted from 2 inch pots. KHIarney. $10.00 per 100. $go.oo per 1,000. Richmond. $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000. Wellesley. $10.00 per rco; $90.00. per 1,000. Rosalind Orr English. $10.00 per 100: $90.00 per itooo. riaman Cochet. A magnificent pink rose of Mermet type, and the best of our out door bedders, $15.00 per 100. RICHMOND ix thousand rose plants grafted this year. Read our list: Standard *Vax*ietie» Grafted, Ivory, r-rat / Deegen. Bridesmaid. Souvenir du President Carnot. bride. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. riadam Hoste. fladame Caroline Testout. Heteor. I a Detroit. Golden Gate. Hrs. Pierpont Horgan. Hadame Abel Chatenay. Grafted from 2% inch pots, $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per j,ooo; for A No. 1 stock; nothing else will be sent out. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2% inch pots, $5. 00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. American Beauty. On own roo's, from 2~% inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000. 3 inch pots, $ 12.00 per 100; $100 00 per 1,000; April, May and June deliveries. rime. Norbert Levavasseur (The Baby R n. $7.00 per 100. IMPATIENS HOLSTII one of the best varieties in years, being a continual bloooming plant of scarlet flowers, excellent for pot culture as well as for bedding, seils on sight. From pots, $3.00 rooted cuttings, $1.50 per 100. Try it, and you won't do without it. CHRIST. WINTERICH Vegetable Plants SWEET POTATO. CABBAGE, TOMATO, PEPPER, CELERY All kinds of Vegetable Plants. Best Plants, Lowest Prices. Can ship direct by all express companies insuring low express rates. Write for Prices- Send list of your needs in Vegetable Plants and we will give you special low prices. PLAINFIELD NURSERY, Plainfield, Indiana VEGETABLE PLANTS Cabbage, Wakefield & Early Summer Sl.OO per 1000 Tomatoes, 8 var. fine Plants 3.00" Cauliflower, Snowball & Erfurt ~-50 " Sweet Potatoes, Red 4 Yellow 1 .■{.', " " J. C. SCHMIDT CO. BRISTOL, PA, ARTHUR GOWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm BERLIN, ST. Y. HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER lOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog GLADIOLI 36,000 Hybrid seedlings for planting out to grow on. This mixture comprises the very best colors grown. **.00 lOOO Casli Wm. Elliott & Sons 201 Fulton St., New York City LADY GAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl i3ruschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Notfing. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH rose specialist WOODS HOLE, MASS BULBS HOBSKSHOE an(J PLANTS Ralph M. Ward & Co. 2 West Broadway, New York Lilies, Japanese Plants BAMBOO STAKES The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. 31 Barclay Street, New York May 26, 1906 HORTICULTURE 675 Scillas The genus Scilla has about eighty species and their homes are in the temperate parts of Europe, Asia and Africa. Many of the species are not common in culti- vation. Some are quite hard} while others require the protect inn of a cool greenhouse. This short story will onlj enumerate some of the besl hardy kinds. Their culture is very simple, requiring a Light, rich soil and thriving in full sun or in a partially shady position. Plant in the fall when the bulbs are at rest placing them in the soil to a depth of about four to six inches. When once planted they do so much bet- ter if not disturbed for several years. They are pleas- ing subjects for the margin of the hardy plant border, and few plants are more satisfactory when they are properly placed than colonies of these in the rock gar- den. Some of the species are excellent for naturalizing in the grass. The Siberian squill, Scilla sibirica, is one of our earliest spring flowers and it is certainly a gem. What would we do in early spring without its sheets of porce- lain blue? It makes a fitting companion to the snow- drops and crocuses which all flower about the same time. We ought to adore these dwarf messengers who have come through frost and snow to tell us their story that dreary winter is almost gone and that spring is once more at hand. The first crocus, the first snowdrop, the first squill and the first dandelion are always greeted with exclamatory expressions. Often have I thought and wondered where and how have these children of the snow accumulated heat out of the cold earth to make them send forth their leaves and flowers while mostly all other plants are sleeping contentedly and waiting for more propitious weather. Early spring-flowering plants and late fall-flowering plants have unquestionably attri- butes which ought to put them in the first rank amongst hardy plants. We have a white variety of the Siberian squill but it is not as vigorous or floriferous as the species. How- ever, for variety's sake it is worth having in a collection. Scilla bifolia is not as common or yet as showy as the Siberian squill. It attains about the same height and requires the same cultural conditions. The Spanish squill, Scilla hispanica, is an old garden plant and has been in cultivation for a very long time. However, although it is antiquated it is not over planted in this country yet. The photograph shows the handsome plant it makes in an ordinary hardy border. It produces a good crop of flowers right through the month of May, beginning to flower earlier in warm sheltered positions than it does in less congenial quarters. The flowers are produced gracefully above the dense green foliage and makes an imposing plant when several bulbs are planted together. If it receives liberal treatment its flower stems will attain a height of from twelve to fifteen inches. It is the finest of the blue flowers we have in early May. There are several varieties of this plant; one which is very good has white flowers; carnea has flesh-colored and rosea has rose-colored flowers. In the rock garden it shows to good advantage and is not par- ticular either, doing well in full sun or partial shade. The common blue-bell, Scilla festalis, is a very com- mon plant in England, hut is not grown very much here although it is quite hardy. It is lovely when natural- ized and there is no reason why it should not be planted plentifully as the bulbs are inexpensive. The flowers are produced well above the foliage and are arranged in a drooping fashion on one side of the flower stem. It is pleasing in tufts on the margin of the border and also gives fine effects in the rockery. This species has also many varieties in different shades of color. There are several other varieties but these are the most satisfactory in our gardens. Cattleya Schroederae Hercules We are indebted (o Messrs. Lager & Hurrell, of Sum- mit, X. .1., for the photograph of the elegant cattleya ■which furnishes our frontispiece for this issue. The flower measures over eight inches in diameter. The form is simply perfect. Sepals and petals are white and. unlike the type, are of a firm, waxy texture which makes the flowers stand out boldly. The disc of the lip is bright orange-yellow, surrounded by a zone of ■white almost imperceptibly suffused with pale lavender. It is declared to be the grandest and in all respects most nearly perfect Cattleya Schroederas ever shown. HORTICULTURE FREE TILL JULY AH subscriptions, new or renew ed, sent in betweer the present time and July i will be : dated ahead to July I. Send your doll \r. No time like the present time. 676 HORTICULTURE, May 26, 1906 Theories and Facts in Plant Breeding In the issue of Horticulture for April 51st, 1906, there is an article entitled "The Keal Inwardness of Hybridizing," by N. B. White. This contains many statements which are very loose and very inaccurate, especially for one, who, avowedly, by word and by title, gives the impression that he is stating the scientist's point of view. Not only this, but the article summarizes two laws in a manner both absurd and incorrect. These laws have been deduced from recorded experiments, care- fully tabulated and studied; they have been given out by biologists as attempts at expressing the truth, and as attempts "to declare the course of heredity under given conditions." They are interesting, historically as showing the development of methods, work and theories; they are useful practically in direct proportion as they enable us to predict of our attempt at hybridizing and cross-breeding. The Galton law. amended by Pearson, is of little value to practical men and is somewhat as crudely stated by Mr. White. The Mendel law promises to be of great value, though still under heavy fire of discus- sion and experiment and an absolutely definite state- ment that it "is a great boon to breeders" can not be safely made now. However, these experiments are giving much which in time may prove the law to be the great desideratum for which we are all seeking. In 1901, in its Journal The Royal Horticultural Society of England published a translation of Mendel's own paper describing his experiments. This was made by Professor \Y. Bateson of Cambridge University and is, so far as I know, the first publication of this paper in English. Nowhere in this or in subsequent papers could any statements be found which would lead to such a change of breed in poultry as Mr. White describes, nor could Mendel find in this description any trace of his theory. Mr. White in his version of Men- del's law supposes "the purity of parents, hence, the purity of germ cells." Does it take a law deduced by hard labor, both mental and physical, as Mendel's law was, to predict that if two pure individuals be bred together their offspring will be pure? How could it be otherwise. Such a statement is adding insult to injury. The conception of "the purity of parents" is not only untenable but unthinkable, unless we throw away our basal theory of evolution and accept that of special creation, when, I grant, the individuals, fresh from the workshop of the creator would be pure. But in how few generations would such a mixture come into existence as would make Mr. White's head swim. Mendel experimented on a number of varieties of plants, chosing those characters which contrasted markedly and which could not be open to questions when results were to be given out, and which could be readilv recognized. By common consent those experi- ments on the ordinary garden pea have become classic. In the tabulation of the results of his experiments. Men- del found that there was a marked difference in the inheritance of two contrasting characters, in a definite number of experiment- each appeared in a definite pro- portion and ratio. That character which appeared the more often was called a "dominant character," that appearing less often was called a "recessive character"' and together we have deduced the conception of "unit character." Selecting at random three of Mendel's own illustrations from his pea experiments we have: 1. The shape of the ripe seed, whether round and smooth or angular and wrinkled. 2. Shape of the seed pod, whether simply inflated or deeply constricted between the seeds. .'!. Length of stem, whether the plant is giant or dwarf. The tabulations show that the round smooth seeds, the simply inflated pods and the giant stems are the dominant characters of these three pairs of Mendelian characters. The dominants and recessives appear in the proportion of 3:1. This is the first tenet of Men- del's law ; the second is that the germ cell is pure, that is that it carries either the dominant or recessive char- acter of any given pair of contrasted characters, but never both, a perfectly tenable and thinkable position, for a pea could not be both smooth and wrinkled, its pod could not be both inflated and constricted nor could its stem be both dwarf and giant. The following statement of the law is Mr. Bateson's; it is not rough and it has one strong recommendation, Mendel would recognize it if lie were to read it. It is taken from the Royal Horticultural Society's Journal, already referred to. "The conclusion which stands out as the chief result of Mendel's admirable experiments is of course the proof that in respect of certain pairs of differentiating characters the germ cells of a hybrid or cross bred are pure, being carriers and transmitters of either one character or other, not both. That he suc- ceeded in demonstrating this law for simple cases with which he worked it is scarcely possible to doubt. "In so far as Mendel's law applies, therefore, the con- clusion is forced upon us that a living organism is a complex of characters, of which some, at least, are dis- sociable and are capable of being replaced by others. We thus reach the conception of unit characters, which may be rearranged in the formation of the reproductive cells." It will indeed be the millennium when we can analyze the pollen cells and the ovules and read their characters, that will be of vast help to practical plant breeders, for of course, we will then be able to revitalize these sources of life after we have killed and fixed them pre- paratory to our examination ; and then, each and every other pollen grain or ovule will carry with it its own recommendation. Let us hope that they will be more truthful than the majority of recommendations which one gets. Let Mr. White examine a little into the intricacies of these cells which he so glibly plans to read as a phrenologist reads one's head and discover how difficult it is to understand in a small measure the plain physical -tincture and how many years and how much labor have been spent upon gaining the small store of knowledge we now have in this direction. The closing statement is a marvellous finale to Mr. White's article. I would ask him to compare it with his opening statements, and then tell me what its point is. fiuutJ *<^V>-> ZZ^CjQ *\ Domini eton , Pa. May 26, 1906 HORTICULTURE 677 British Horticulture A WELL DESERVED HONOR. Mr. Edwin Beckett is the latest recipient of the Vic- toria Medal of Honor awarded by the Koyal Horticul- tural Society. The number of these awards is limited to 63, and they are given to horticulturists who have distinguished themselves in some special department. Mr. Beckett's record is one of which any man may feel proud. Commencing with the advantage of inheriting a love of gardening from his father and grandfather, he early in life displayed an aptitude for the profession he now adorns, for he became a foreman at the age of 17. In 1884 he secured the charge of the magnificent gar- dens at Aldenham House, Elstree, the seat of herd Al- denhani, and he continues in that important position. Some extensive work in remodelling the gardens has been carried out during Mr. Beckett's tenure of office. Mr. Beckett is known far and wide as an exhibitor. He formerly showed chrysanthemums, and exhibiting 53 "twenty-fives" in various parts of the country he was only beaten twice. As an exhibitor of vegetables Mr. Beckett holds a premier position. He has secured the first prize at nearly every show at which he has exhib- ited, including several gold medals received from the Royal Horticultural Society. His practical knowledge of this section of horticulture has been embodied in a well-known work entitled "Vegetable Culture.'' Mr. Beckett's name is further perpetuated by the cup and tube which he has invented for exhibiting chrysanthe- mums. A MAN OF MANY PARTS. One of the busiest men in the horticultural world is Mr. Walter P. Wright. One day I encounter him or- ganizing the annual show of the National Potato So- ciety, of which he was the founder, then as a judge at a leading show, later touring in Kent, where he acts as horticultural superintendent and lecturer. The next morning I receive enlightenment from the horticultural weekly Mr. Wright edits, relaxation from a gardening story he has published, and knowledge from a useful dictionary he has supervised. Mr. Wright has now- been appointed superintendent and lecturer of the hor- ticultural department at the South Eastern College, at Wye. I have pleasant recollections of a delightful day spent at Mr. Wright's old-world Kentish home, whose placidity is in striking contrast to the strenuous life of its owner. Here Mr. Wright occupies his limited leis- ure by filling a parochial appointment. In my many chats 1 have not yet found the secret of his marvellous out-put — apparently he has discovered some method of dispensing with sleep, except when he travels to and from London. There is a great deal in heredity. Mr. Wright's father is well known as a horticultural lec- turer and writer, whilst his brother has rendered yeo- man service as the secretary of the National Sweet Peas Society. Besides the work already enumerated, Mr. Wright i- acting as secretary to a horticultural educa- tion association formed of the county instructors in gardening. i, 'RDENERS COMBINE. In using this hiadiug I do not wish to imply that British gardeners are now seeking to make a "corner" of their labor. The British Gardeners' Association, the members of which are about to hold their annual meet- ing, now numbers nearly 1000 members in various parts of the country. The association was formed with the laudable object of improving the status of the gardeners. Whilst for many years there have been organizations which have provided benevolent funds for gardeners, until recently there was no combination for the jour- neyman's advancement. The association will serve a useful purpose in giving a better standing to competent men. and in protecting employers against men who are not qualified to hold a position. There is now a register containing the names of capable men- who are seeking appointments. Gardeners in nurseries and private es- tablishments are qualified for membership. There is no intention to make it a trades union, for that form of combination has many objectionable features, and would receive the vigorous opposition of employers. In gardening work there cannot be the same regulation of hours and a uniform standard of wages as are governed by the unions of many trades, for the conditions of the work are so totally different. The new association has made a good start and should fill a very useful part in the gardening world. ?Wrf. ftelt*&. London, England, Mai/ 12th, '06. Are You a Reader ? The direct gain from reading one item or one adver- tisement may more than balance the dollar you pay for a year's subscription to Horticulture. Are You an Advertiser ? One good customer gained will offset all its costs. And Horticulture's readers arc of the class that make Good Customers 678 HORTICULTURE May 26, 1906 HORTICULTURE AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. T«leph»n«t Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART. Editor and Manager. The plaint which comes from The cut flower ,,,,,, 0f 0ur western eorrespond- trade and the Greek ents anent Greek competition in the flower trade is one which, sooner or later, is sure to come from every com- munity where a surplus stock is in evidence. The Greek or other "curbstone merchant"* (they are not all Greeks) thrives on the surplus. The remedy lies at the foundation; either curtail the production by restricting greenhouse extension or make other disposal of it, destroying it or shipping it elsewhere. Neither of these courses has any fixed practicability. The situa- tion and its annoying perplexities are easily understood but the flower trade has no monopoly on it. for the problem of "ruinous competition" is as old as business and is likely to continue to the end. We might men- tion in passing that the grower is losing no sleep on the Greek question. Among the most important measures Two important on which action by Congress is measures called for are the parcels post bill and the appropriation of three mil- lion dollars for the creation of forest reserves in the water 'sheds of the Appalachian and White mountains. Both of these projects should appeal strongly to every friend of horticulture, the first because it furnishes a much-needed means for the delivery of seeds, plants, flowers, etc., at small cost and provides a safeguard against extortion by express companies, and the second, not only for utilitarian reasons which are now gener- ally well understood but also for aesthetic considerations — the rescuing from destruction of a small remnant of our forests of noble trees and the practical recognition of that beauty and sublimity of landscape which is the • basis of all our out-door decorative work. It will be a matter of but a few minutes for each one of our readers to write to his -senator and representative asking him to support these two measures. Do it now. Considering the long hours of em- A promising ployment, the experience, intelligent outlook for the s\\\\, and unremitting attention gardener demanded, we believe that gardeners, whether employed in a commercial or private capacity, are among the most poorly paid workers on this continent. Florists' clerks — that is. in city stores — receive salaries much larger than the pay of the average grower. One reason advanced in explan- ation of the inadequate compensation received by expert greenhouse and garden workers as a rule is the con- stant influx of gardeners from foreign countries who, unmindful of the greater cost of living in this country, eagerbj accept wages which appear to them large as com- pared with what they have been receiving hitherto. It is from this foreign-born element that the majority of our best gardeners have come. Well -trained American- born experts have been out of the question, partly because of the characteristic indisposition to give neces- sary time tn thorough training, but largely because the outlook for future emolument was so disproportionate. We think we see signs of a change now. The future of horticulture in this country has taken on a different aspect within a few years. Sons of men who have achieved success in commercial horticulture are stay- ing in the business instead of deserting it. Note the appearance of the young men shown in our picture of last week of the graduating class in horticulture at Amherst College. Do they look like "$1,000 a year" men? These are some of the influences to which we may confidently look for an uplifting and dignifying of the gardeners5 calling. The outlook grows hopeful. The landscape presents noth- Some park attractions ing m0Te beautiful in the of the week parks and parkways of Boston at the present time than the dogwoods (Cornus ilorida) which Mr. Pettigrew has planted by the thousand along the borders of the woods. The pink variety is especially striking and is easily the finest of our spring flowering trees. Unfortu- nately it frequently fails to carry its flower buds through the winter and it is several years since we have had a display equal to that of the present week. The azalea plantations are beginning to show color, Rhododen- dron Yaseyii being already in full bloom with the ghents and nudiflora following closely. The evergreen rhododendrons have come through the winter carrying all their buds uninjured and will make a gorgeous show in about two weeks. The forsytbias have been finer than ever before but they as well as most of the pyruses have already passed and the lilacs, loniceras, berberises and early viburnums have taken their place as objects of interest. One of the prettiest of the uncommon things in the arboretum is Cercis canadensis alba. It is truly a beautiful tree. The exochordas have done poorly this season — a very common failing in this section which is much to be regretted for no spring flowering tree can be lovelier than a well-bloomed exochorda. At Swan Point Cemetery in Providence, E. I., they are usually to be seen at their best. Eugosas and other early roses are beginning to open their flowers. Thus the beauteous procession advances each day opening up some new object to admire. This is one of the great charms of these shrubbery plantations. May 26, 1906 HORTICULTURE 679 AFTER ADJOURNMENT. Those of our readers who have had trouble with old-fashioned putty he- cause it gets too hard or with soft putty which is apt to peel from the wood after a year or two, may like to try the following composition which J. B. Shurtleff. Jr., of Revere, Mass., tells us he has used with invariably good results, it is simply a quarter pound of beeswax to two quarts of oil, heated and mixed and applied with a putty bulb. Mr. Shurtleff has used this as a substitute for putty on hot bed sash and greenhouse roofs and finds it superior to anything else, after a trial of several years. SPRAYING DEMONSTRATION AT AMHERST. A correspondent of the Gardeners' Chronicle, in issue of April 28, has something to say in favor of ramie fibre as a material with a great future in the line of clothing, and instances its extensive use in China and South Africa as an article of wearing apparel. We shall not mention any names but have in mind an estimable gentlemen in Washington who, a few years ago, became so enthusiastic a supporter of ramie culture for this purpose that hefi had a suit of clothing made from the home-grown product. It worked all right and was greatly admired by the frequenters of Pennsylvania Avenue until one day a sudden rain storm came up and then trouble began, for the material when wet proved to he not only clinging but transparent and our friend was forced to take refuge in a nearby shop and send home for a suit of clothes. In China and South Africa this trifling peculiarity of ramie wouldn't count. We have been reading with consid- erable interest and not a little amuse- ment the witty description of a visit to the Royal Academy by a correspon- dent of the Gardeners' Chronicle, issue of May 12. From our knowledge of the fearful and wonderful creations of some of the flower painters and en- gravers on this side of the Atlantic we are inclined to utter a responsive amen to the incisive criticisms our contemporary makes concerning the pictures on exhibition. We clip a few extracts: It is far better to exhibit no flower, fruit or garden subjects than to deface the walls with crude suggestions or "impres- sions" of nothing. "Impressions" are some- times very well from masters of art. but we are nowadays far too often favored with "impressions" from ladies and gentle- men who have no foundation knowledge and so have nothing to impress. 441, Autumn Garden, Bavaria (Orrin Peek): An unusually large picture, with large, life size cabbages in the foreground; it is easier to plant cabbages than Lilies. 741, The Blessing of the Plants, Santa Barbara, California (Orrin Peck): This represents monks sprinkling pot-flowers of unknown species with holy water. The ecclesiastic who holds the holy water is kneeling. 756, Her First Communion (Mary P. Raphael): This represents a girl clad in white, with her face veiled; the veil, like darkness or fog, comes in conveniently. The maid is surrounded with what are possibly meant for white Lilies; we are uncertain. 485, Fleur-de Lis, a lady in white (G. A. Storey, A.): The lady is accompanied by Lilies and Begonias of forms unknown to the writer. Similar unusual vai of plants occur in the same artist's 493, Leda. 566, Stocks (John Gray): We have never seen stocks like these either in form or color. There are flowers lu 395, The Murket Place (Edith J. Sealy), but cue cannot properly see the picture, which is close The spraying demonstration at. the Massachusetts Agricultural College on May 17, was a success, notwithstand- ing the rain which set in at starting time. The following program was car- ried out: 1. Traction sprayers. 2. Power sprayers. 3. Hand sprayers (barrel pumps). 4. Bordeaux mixture (making). 5. Lime-sulphur solution (making). There was a good attendance. to the floor, wit limit doubling one's self up like an acrobat, anil this feat we were unable to accomplish. In 2ti7. Maud, the Daughter of G -' Coats, Esq.. visitors may note how Mr. Sargent polishes off Roses; there are two white Roses on the lady's neck, and a third elsewhere. OBITUARY. George H. Rowden died suddenly at his home in Wallingford, Conn., on the evening of May 17. His death was due to heart disease. Mr. Rowden was born in Salsbury, England, October in, 1840, where he attended school until he was fourteen. He left school at that age to learn flour milling in Amporte, serving at that trade until he was nineteen. During the next three years he served an apprenticeship as florist and gardener on the estate of Earl Radnor at Coleshill, under Henry Eckford, of sweet pea fame, and in the nurseries in Upper Clapton on the border of London. For two years following he had charge of the gardens of Colonel Boxendale in Wetstone. The next three years he had charge of the gard- ens of Sir Granville Smith in Ashton court, near Bristol. In March, 1867, he came to America and went to Torrington, Connecticut, where he did landscape gardening for one year. In 1868 he went to work for Edward Miller, of Meriden. laying out and grading the extensive grounds of the latter on South Broad street in that city. He remained in the employ of Mr. Miller for two years and then moved to Chambersburg, Penn., where he was manager of the Chambersburg nurseries for three years. At the con- clusion of his labors there he returned to Mediden to resume work for Mr. Miller. where he remained for eleven years, making a total serv- ice of thirteen years in the employ of Mr. Miller. Jn May, 1884, be moved to Walling- ford and in partnership with William Woodley, of Meriden, bought the greenhouses that were owned at that time by Henry Wallace on Academy street. At the end of about three years Mr. Royden bought out the in- terests of Mr. Woodley. He was a member of the Society of American Florists and at one time was its state vice-president. He is sur- vived by a widow, three daughters, and a son. A well-known British nurseryman passed away on May 7th in the person of Mr. John Barron, head of the firm of Messrs. William Barron and Son, of the Elvaston Nurseries, Borrowash, Derbyshire. The firm which was founded by the deceased's father, had been in existence for over half a n-y. Besides having a nursery of about ninety acres, the firm have a very high reputation as landscape gardeners. The founder of the firm in- vented a machine for transplanting trees, and this has been extensively used in different parts of the country. Deceased was in partnership with his son Mr. W. Barron, who had charge of the landscape department. At the in- terment, a large attendance of resi- dents testified to the high esteem in which deceased was held. W. H. A. The death of William Schray on May 15, removes from the ranks one of the oldest florists in St. Louis. Mr. Schray was 72 years old. He was a member of the Society of American Florists. William R. Watson of Pittsburg, Pa.. who for many years has spent the winter in the South, died at El Paso. Texas, aged 38. A mother and sister survive him. A. J. Ross of the Ross Seed Com- pany, died at Louisville Ky„ on May 8- 680 HORTICULTURE NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. May 26, 1906 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLOR- ISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Outdoor Exhibition at Dayton. Growers and introducers of novelties in cannas, asters, geraniums, petunias, roses, and other tender or hardy garden material should not underestimate the value of the opportunity afforded in the plans as formulated by the execu- tive board of the S. A. F. for display- ing and introducing to the public such meritorius new things as they may have to offer. The county fair follows directly after the close of the S. A. F. conven- tion and the large local attendance should and doubtless will bring good business to the exhibitors. One prominent grower who has taken a big space states that the proposition promises better than the planting ex- hibit at the World's Fair as a business getter. The catalogue mail trade houses cannot afford to overlook this opportunity. Planting is now going on under the supervision of skilled gardeners and all exhibits will have the best of care and full protection throughout the sum- mer. The charge for space is merely nominal. For rates and assignment address H. M. ALTICK, Dayton. O.. or WM. J. STEWART. Secretary. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. committee was appointed to attend to the planting of flower borders around the Oakhurst school. The exhibit for the next meeting in June will be roses and strawberries. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK. The Horticultural Society of New- York proposes to hold in the early Fall of 1907. an International Confer- ence on Hardiness and Acclimatization, if there is sufficient general interest evinced to warrant organizing such a gathering. The questions proposed are of supreme importance to horti- culturists, and there is very little, if any, codified matter available in this country. The proceedings of the con- ference would form the substance of a volume of Memoirs of this Society, to be a companion to the Proceedings of the International Conference on Plant Breeding held in 1902. Any assistance suggesting lines for discussion, etc.. will be welcomed by the secretary. Leonard Barron, 1269 Broadway. New York. THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. The annual meeting will be held at Washington. D. C, June 12, 13, 14, 1906, headquarters to be announced later. The program is as follows: June 12, lo A. M.. Opening session; 1 P. M., Field work: 3 P. M., Business meet- ing, papers and discussion. June 13. 9 A. M., Field work; 3 P. M., Business meeting, papers and dis- cussion. June 14. 9 A. M.. Field work. The papers to be read are by Messrs. Pettigrew, Dawson, Brown and Parker. If a reasonable number of members can remain, a visit to the Baltimore Park System may be arranged for June 15. A more complete program will be mailed early in June. J. W. DUNCAN, Secretary-Treasurer. ELBERON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. At the meeting of this society on May 7 William H. Wain tendered his resignation as secretary on account of his removal from Elberon, and George Masson was elected to fill the vacancy. A vote of thanks was tendered Mr. Waitt for his faithful service. The exhibits of the evening were gladioli by H. Hall; antirrhinums by A. Bauer; flowering shrubs by A. Grieb; lettuce by Fred Dettlinger. A COLUMBUS FLORISTS' CLUB. During the past two months our meetings have not been as regular or as well attended as they should have been for the good of the club. It is almost impossible to have it otherwise during the busy season — as we all have to work both day and night. Last Tuesday the regular meeting for May took place in our rooms in Iroquois Hall with a fair attendance: President Stephens and secretary McKellar were on hand and in charge of the meeting. Much regular business was transacted. Amongst other matters the committee having charge of the penny packets of flower and vegetable seeds for the public school children, reported that $50.00 will remain as a starter for this work fur 1907, after all bills have been, paid. It is a good work and growing. The next meeting will be Tuesday evening. June 5. PEONY NIGHT AT PHILADELPHIA. The next regular monthly meeting of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia will be held Tuesday evening, June 5, 1906. when there will be an exhibition of peonies. Everybody is invited to send flowers for this event. All in- tending exhibitors will please forward flowers, express charges prepaid, in care of Mr. David Rust, Horticultural Hall, Broad Street, above Spruce, Philadelphia, Pa. C. Betscher. of Canal Dover; Edward Swayne. of Wawaset, and Henry A Dreer, of Riverton, have promised, among others, to send a good exhibit of named varieties, so that the raera- lers can have an opportunity of sizing up the good and bad po'i<3 of the different sorts. EDWIN LONSDALE, Sec. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. The date of the annual meeting and exhibition of this society at Boston, has been changed to Friday and Sat- urday, June 15 and 16. DlAGSAMS OF KxHIUITION HALL FOR D.\VI"N CONTENTION OF S. A. F-, Aim -T 21-24. 1906. May 2fi, 1906 HORTICULTURE, 681 IMWIIIIIMMIIIWIIIIWWWWIIIMIWIIIIIIIMIIWIWIIWIWMIIIIWIIA^ WHY NOT BE UP TO DATE and grow a few Orchids ? You will have to sooner or later and might as well start now at the beginning of the growing season AND GET RETURNS NEXT FALL. We have received a second shipment of CATTLEYA TRIANAE which our friends tell us is THE FINEST THEY EVER SAW. Also, a good importation of C. LAB1ATA. WILL ARRIVE IN ONE WEEK'S TIME, CATTLEYA GIGAS, HARDYANA TYPE, C. MENDELLI AND C. SCHROEDERAE. Write for our Price List before buying elsewhere. It will interest you. CARRILLO & BALDWIN, Orchid Growers and Importers, Secaucus, N. J. DETROIT FLORISTS' CLUB. The Detroit Florists' held their regu- lar meeting on the 17th, many vacant chairs being present. The convention at Dayton was discussed and a joyful time is being planned. There seems to be quite a number intending to go on this trip and a special coach is being i alked of. A sample string of the new Aspara- gus plumosus Crawshawii grown by James Crawshaw of Providence. R. I., and sent to the club by him, was pro- nounced a very useful novelty. A pleasant evening is promised those who attend the next meeting. Besides the discussion of Decoration Day busi- ness there will be a smoker. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. At the June meeting of the New Jersey Horticultural Society Harry O. May will be the speaker, his theme, "Roses and Rose Growers." The Utica Florists' Club (N. Y.l, at their meeting on May 2, elected the following officers: President, F. J. Baker; vice-president, Seward Hanks, [lion; treasurer, C. F. Seitzer; secre- tary, J. C. Spencer. |Jlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll|||||||lMIIIIIII^ | Orchids Orchids | E Now is the time to buy the following imported orchids 5 = fATTTFVA MfK^TAF We have near'y s-000 Plants on hand in - | L/iULElA ITIUOOIAE. superb condition. These it potted now | = will produce a crop of flowers next Spring that will pay for the total outlay and E S leave a margin besides. — ^ C PFRPIV A I I AN A " PoUec;l now W'H »ower in December this year, = | L,. 1 LI\l>iy rtLl/ill/i. just when orchid flowers are scarce and in great — demand. S We have also CATTLEYA GIGAS, C. Speciosissima, C. Eldorado, 2 = C. Superba, etc., etc., all in large quantities, and they must be sold. E E WRITE FOR PRICES | LAGER >»<»c^»^r»c>«;c»c^«•*-» i ailllllllllllllllllllllllliilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllL PEONIES THE COTTAGE GARDENS GO. QUEENS, L. I. Have the Largest, Finest and Most Complete Collection of PEONIES IN THE WORLD. Send for our Peony Catalogue. j BEDDING PLANTS? | | Horticulture's Advertisers can I | supply you. Consult the 1 Buyers f Directory and Ready Reference Guide | on Pages 690 to 693 1 FaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiEiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiin 682 HORTICULTURE May 26, 1906 I WIY1. HAGEIYIANN & CO I Wholesale Importers and Exporters of Bulbs 55 DEY STREET, - - NEW YORK Sole Importers and Proprietors of ti DftVAl PI IIQTERQ " the Celebrated Bermuda Harrisii Lily ilU I HL ULUu I tllO Finest, Surest and Most Prolific Flowering: Lily in the World "NONE BETTER" L Finest, Sun I I I I • 9 NEWS NOTES. Reinhart W. Zabel of Hoboken, N. J., has purchased the business of John Dingwall of Albany, N. Y. A. Jablonsky intends to build several new houses at Olivette, Mo., and centralize his interests there. H. Huth, formerly superintendent of St. Stephen's Cemetery, Louisville, Ky., will open a store at the East End. The Rebstock greenhouses on Elm- wood Avenue, Buffalo, N. Y., have been purchased by S. A. Anderson of that city. The city of Columbus, Ohio, has ap- propriated the sum of ?5000 to hire a park expert, who shall outline a plan for the beautiflcation of our parks. At the green auction sales of tulips in the bulb fields of Holland this spring, high prices have been realized especially in the standard varieties of self colors. Charles H. Curtis has been appointed to the position of secretary of the National Sweet Pea Society of Eng- land, succeeding Horace J. Wright who has filled this important position with fidelity and success for the past four years. Per ioo Geraniums, 4 in. $8.00 " Doyle, Jean Viaud, Nutt, Poitevine, A. Ricard, 3 in. 4.00 " A Ricard, Nutt, 3 in. 5.00 Begonia Vernon, 2 12 in. 2.00 4 in., $6 per ioo; 3 in., $4 per 100; 2 1-2 in., $2 per ioo $5.00 4.00 PIONEER GUARANTEED NURSERY STOCK AT WHOLESALE PRICES.! AH stock guaranteed disease free and true to name. Hart Pioneer Stock is pure bred and produces heavy crops. Talue received for every dollar sent us. No Agent's Commission. WRITE FOR COnPLETE PRICE LIST. WE WILL SAVE YOU nONEV. HART PIONEER NURSERIES, Established 1865. Fort Scott, Kan. John Waterer & Sons, ki- AMERICAN NURSERY BACSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest s'ock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons in London. Salvia Vinca var. 3 l -2 in Glechoma, 3 in. TELEGRAPH GERANIUM The beautiful scarlet cerise, strong growing, free blooming geranium — Telegraph. Bed out the Telegraph, you will be pleased wi'h its growing Strong 3 inch stock in bud and bloom, $6.00 per 100 Cash with order please. Salleroi Geraniums, 3 in. 4.00 THOS. DEVOY'S SON, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Verbenas, 2 1-2 in- 2.00 Larchmont Nurseries LARCHMONT, N. Y. FOR RETAIL TRADE 200 varieties of Dahlias for sale, includ- ing Cactus Show, Fancy, Decorative and Pompon. Also 50 varieties to wholesale just as dug including all classes. CEO. H. WALKER DAHLIA GROWER N. Dighton, Mass. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS Strong, Sand Rooted Cuttings, clean and free from dis- ease. February struck, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. BBEHJIBffG PLANTS Sweet Alyssum, Double Dwarf, stocky plants in bloom, $2.00 per 100 Single Petunias, finely mixed, strong and stocky, $1.50 per too. Other bed- ding plants ready May 20. Cash with Order. C. LAWRITZEN, Box 26 1 , Rhinebeck,N.Y. 100,000 Box for Edging No. 1, $35.00 per 1000 No. 2, $25.00 per 1000 Just to Hand FINE IMPORTATION of Bay Trees, Box Trees Standards and Pyramids Euonymus, Evergreens NEW PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION J. H. TROY, New Rochelle, N. Y SHASTA DAISIES 100 SB.00 10.00 Burbank's Shasta Daisy $ .75 Burbank's Shasta Daisy, Alaska 1.50 Strong Held grown plants with many crowns. Cash with order. DAY & WEBBER, Hudson, Mass. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture JULIUS ROEHRS CO.. Importers RUTHERFORD, N.J. WILLIAM PLUMB Landscape Gardener «$ Horticultural Expert Estates Large and Small Laid Out, Gtaded and Planted St. James Building, 1133 Broadway NEW YORK TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you right May 26, 1900 HORTICULTURE 683 PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Edgar T. Scott of Landsdowne is building a new rose house in addition to the already extensive range of glass on the estate. Arthur Mallon is now the gardener succeeding Joseph Mc- Gregor, retired. Paul Berkowitz of the H. Bayers- dorter Company is much pleased with the interest taken all over the country in the new "Twentieth Century" plant stand which his firm is now putting on the market. This is really a marvel of adaptability. We predict that inside of a very short time every first-class florist in the country will have it in use. We hear that Edwin Lonsdale has been commissioned to go to Erie in an advisory capacity in landscape work on the Soldier's Home at Erie. This is a development of the good work Mr. Lonsdale has been doing at Gir.ard College the past two years. Of course this is only a side issue and he will return to his regular duties about the middle of June. FIRE RECORD. The Limprecht Florist Supply Co. of New York City, were the victims of a fire on May 12, in which they lost severely but are well covered by in- surance. The persistent barking of his little dog aroused John Roper of Madison, N. J., from his slumbers in the early morning to find his greenhouses in names. His house is attached to the greenhouses. The damage is heavy and it is stated there is no insurance. PUBLICATIONS The Report of the RECEIVED. Park Commis- sioners of Haverhill, Mass., contains a fine portrait of the late Dudley Porter, chairman of the board of park commis- sioners. The Woodford greenhouses at Plain- ville, Conn., have been sold to Plants- ville buyers. Lilium Harrisii p LiliumLongiflorum and all other BULBS for FLORISTS. Send us your requirements for special prices. CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS just arrived from Japan. Sizes and prises on application. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 36 Cortlandt St., New York James Yick's Sons SEEDSMEN Rochester, IM. Y. PRIZE PRIMULA SEEDS SOW NOW. $».£?& plants in bloom for FALL sale;,. % Trade Trade Pkt. Pkt. Primula sinensis, pu eWhite, $0.60 $1.00 " Brilliant Red, .60 1.00 " Holborn Blue, .60 1.00 " Crimson, .60 1.00 " ' Pink, .60 1. 00 " Michell's European Mixture, .60 1.00 This is the finest mixture procurable com- posed of the choicest separate colors only. Primula obconica, Red, . $0.30 " Rose or Pink, .30 " pure White, . .30 " Hybiida Mixed Colors, .40 *' Fimbriata Choice Mix'd, .50 NEW CROP Pansy Seed GIANT PRIZE STRAIN Azure Blue, Dark Blue, Emperor \\'il liam, Lord Beaconsfield. White and Yel- low. Each 40c per trade pkt., per oz, $2.o<<. Michell's Giant Exhibition A mixture which cannot be excelled for size of bloom and heavy texture. Trade pkl.,5oc; 75c per l/^oz.\ per oz., $5.00. For Seasonable Sredsand Supplies please refer to our Wholesale List mailed free on request to all florists. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. Seed Importers and Growers 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. A/VVVVV\^irVVVVVlt Peony Blooms ■ Early Red, Fcsiiva Maxima B And all the best commercial sorts LOWEST MARKET PRICES By shipping tight can cover long distances safely W. E. McKISSICK Wholesale Florist. 1221 Filbert St.. PHILA. Carnations. Beauty Bride and Bridesmaid. Lily of the Valley. Sweet Peas. Telephone 6268-6267 Main WELCH BROS- 15 Province St. BOSTON E. H. HUNT Wholesale Cut Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE" 76 Wabash Av., CHICAGO lo writing advertisers, mention Hortlcultnre VAUGHAN & SPERRY "Wholesale Commission Florists If you wish to buy or sell, see them lirst 'PHONE CENTRAL 2571 40 WABASH AVE„ CHICAGO PITTSBURG FLORISTS' EXCHANGE 217-219-221-223 Diamond St. PITTSBURG, PA. Largest. Wholesale House Between New York and Chicago. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO 50-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES BEST UBE IH THE COWTBY <<-> E CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO ' MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 1V ► CHAS. W. McKELLAR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers i EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN P CUT FLOWERS • EOWARD REID. WFW 1516 Ranstead Steel, PHILADELPH Store Closes 8 P. M. J PETER REINBERQ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing advertisers, mention Hortlcultnre WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO May 21 ST. LOUIS May 22 PHILA. May 22 BOSTON May 24 ROSES Am. Beauty and Edgely Fan. & Sp. '* Extra.. No. i •' Lower grades Bride &; "Maid— Fan. & Sp. Extra., No. t and Lower gr. - Liberty, Fancy " Ordinary. . Richmond. Fancy " Ordinary ... Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary. Chatenay, Fancy- " Ordinary-.-. CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary. MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies Callas Ltly of the Valley Paionies Sweet Peas Mignonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smilax • Asparagus Plumosus. strings...... '* & Sprengeri bunches Lilacs per too bunches Snapdragon 25.00 10.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 1.50 • 75 35.00 24.00 .5.00 4.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 S.ou 4.00 10 00 6 00 4.00 1. 00 6.00 6.00 2.00 2.00 .50 10.00 35-00 35-oo 25.00 15.00 10.00 6 00 3.00 6.00 2.00 1. 00 10.00 4.00 4.00 1. 00 4.00 1. 00 10.00 12.00 8.00 4 00 8.00 3.00 2.00 .50 to ■75 to 12.50 6.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 2.00 r.oo 12.00 6.00 12.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 6.00 1.00 •25 1. 00 1. 00 15.00 12.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 10.00 10.00 4.00 .50 2.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 50 00 15.00 10.00 6.00 1. 00 6.00 4.00 1. 00 12.00 2.00 12.00 2.00 6.00 1. 00 6.00 1. 00 2.00 1. 00 50.00 6.00 6.00 2.00 20.00 12.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 15.00 8.00 8.00 5.0c 8.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 10.00 10.00 1.00 2.00 15.00 50.00 50.00 8.00 to 6. GO to 4.00 to .50 to 5.00 to 3.00 to ■35 to 6.00 to .50 to 6.00 to .50 to 3.00 to .50 to 3 00 to .50 to 40.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 ■15 •75 20.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 1. 00 8.00 3.00 10.00 3.00 5.00 1.00 5.00 1. 00 1.50 •75 60.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 •50 1. 00 1. 00 1.50 16.00 50.00 35-Oo J.A.BUDL0NG 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. **&,.... Kin CUT FLOWERS May 20, 1906 ft O Ml C U LTURE 687 f. FROMENT W^CrfoWey Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: jioo, aaoi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices Established 1891 BUY FROM SHIP TO TRY ME The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers ALFRED H. LANGJAHR onti-ni. All Choice Cut Flowers in Season JOS. S. FENRICH 55 West 28th St, New York HOW. 28th Street, New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. Td ^t_^s Madison Squar(. FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil. F. Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Ros Am. Beauty and Edgeley fan and sp. extra. " No. i Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " extra " No. i and lower grad-s- .. Liberty, fancy . - " ordinary Richmond, fancy. ordinary Golden Gate, fancy " " ordinary Chatenay, fancy ordinary Last Half of Week ending May 19 1906 io.oo to 6.00 to 3.00 to t.oo to 4.00 to 2.00 to 1. 00 to 10.00 to a. co to 10.00 to 2 OO tO 4.00 to 1 .00 to 4.00 to 1. 00 to 15. so 8.00 5.00 a. 00 6.00 3.00 a. 00 :«;. 00 8.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 First Half of Week beginning May 21 1906 10.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to .50 to 4.00 to 2.00 to .50 to 6.00 to .50 to io.oo to ..50 to 3.00 to .50 to 3.00 to .50 to 20.00 8 00 s.oo 1. 00 6.00 3.00 t.oo J 2.00 4.00 is. 00 8.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 2.00 Carnations, Fancy Carnations, Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies. Callas Lily of the Valley Pa?onles Sweet Peas Hignonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum - Smilax Asparagus Plumosus " & Sprengeri, bunches Snapdragon Last Half of Week ending May 19 1906 2.00 to 1. 00 to 35.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 1. 00 to to •- .15 to .50 to .50 to 10.00 to 20.00 to • 0.00 to 4.00 2.00 60-OG 6.00 6.00 3.00 ■75 1. 00 1.00 1.50 15.00 50.00 35.00 First Half of Week beginning May 1 1 1906 .CO tO 35.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 1 .00 to 4.00 to .15 to .50 to .50 to '. . to to 00 to 20.00 to 10.00 to i-5° 60.00 5.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 -75 1. 00 1. 00 1.50 15. CO 25.00 50.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. Tel. }/*J Madison Sq. NeW York TRAENDLY A S CHENG K WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quotations on fall orders Tel. 798.799 Madison Sq. 44 West 28th Street, New York Citj Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York City Gut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. S3 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture May 26, 1906 HORTICULTURE 689' Fancy Ferns $200lri 1000 on Larger Orders Michigan Cut Flower Exchange ^Wholesale Florists 30 and 40 Miami Ave., DETROIT, MICH. Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers. WM. DILGER Manager BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist SS-57W. 26th Street - ■ NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 2921-524J riadtson Square J. B. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. long Distance Phone 1435 Court. n. f, McCarthy &co. 84 Hawley Street, BOSTON See their advertisement on Page 670 this issue Headquarters in Western New York FOK ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Oealer In Florists' Supplies and Wire Oesigns. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. ESTABLISHED 187 JOHN J. PERKINS & SON WHOLESALE AND C0MMI6SI0N FLORISTS 115 W. 30th St. New York Tel. No. 956 Madison Square REED f Advertisers A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Grafted Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. S. J. Reuter. "Westerly, R. I. For page see List of Advertisers. Richmond roses. 21-2 in. pots, strong, vig- orous stock, $S.OO per 100; $70.00 per 1000; 4000 plants. Joy & Son Co., Nashville, Tenn. Roses, 2 1-2-in. pots. Kaiseriues and 300 President Carnots, $1.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good refer- once. Wm. F. Kasting, 385 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Roses. Baby Rambler, the strongest dor- mant stock in the country, $25.00 per 100: 2 1-2 in. pot plants. $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. Brown Bros. Co., Rochester, N. Y. Strong Richmond roses. 2 1-2 in. pots. $5.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Jov & Son Co., Nashville, Tenn. ROSES — Continued. Roses, Brides, Maids, Ivorv, Gates, Un- C-le John. Chatenay, 3 1-2-in., $4.00 per 100; 1-yr. plants from bench. $4.00 per 100. J. W. Dunford, Clayton, Mo. 2 1-2-in. pots, ready now. Baby Ram- biers, Teas. H. P. Ros.es, 50 varieties, at $30.00 1000; Crimson Ramblers. $25.00 1000; Baltimore Belle, Dorothy Perkins, Pink, White and Yellow Ramblers, Queen of Prairie, Seven Sisters, etc.. at $20.00 1000. Gilbert Costieh, Rochester, N. Y. SALVIAS. Salvia Splendens, 500 2 1-4 in., 2 l-2c. Hammerschmidt & Clark, Medina, O. SEEDS. T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers- W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 36 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Mlchell Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Grass Seed Mixtures. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 2C1 Fulton St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddiugton. 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. I78g. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. SEED CASES— MICE PROOF. Heller & Co., Montpelier, O. For page see List of Advertisers. SMILAX. Seedling smilax from flats. 25c per 100, $2.00 per 1000. Postpaid. Harvey B. Snow, Camden, New l'ork. STEAM TRAP. E. Hippard. Youngstown, O. For page see List of Advertisers. TOMATO AND PLANT SUPPORTS. Igoe Bros., 226 North 9th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. TUBEROUS BEGONIAS. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. VEGETABLE PLANTS. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Plainfleld Nursery, Plainfleld. Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Ludvig Mosbaek, Orange, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord & Buruham Co. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitehings & Co.. 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. For page se» List of Advertisers. Weathered Co.. 4(5 and 48 Marion St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. The Chicago Llftiri J. C. Moninger Co.. 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago VINCAS. E. & C. Woodman. Danvers. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Vlnca minor var.. 2 1-2 In. pots, $4 per 1 I). E. Y. Teas. Ceutreville. Ind. Converse Greenhouses. Webster, Mass. Vinca Variegata. For page see List ,.i Advertisers May 26, 1906 horticulture: 693 VIOLETS. II. It. Carlton. Willoughliy, O. Violet, Gov. Herrick. For pnge sep List of Advertisers. William Sim. Cllftondale, Mass. Princess of Wales. For page see List of Advertisers. WATER LILIES. Hardy water lilies, white, pink, yellow and red. Send for price list. W. J. Rich- ards, Wayland. Ohio. WITTBOLD WATERING SYSTEM. Louis Witthold, 1057-59 Buckingham Place, Chicago. WIREWORK. Heed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wirewark. Write for our catalogue llolton A llunkel Co., Milwaukee. Wis. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos ton. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boton. Welch Bros.. 15 Province St.. Boston. Buffalo. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. F. Kastlug, 383-87 KUicott St., Buf falo. N. Y. Chicago. A. L. Randall Co., 21 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. E. H. Hunt, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Chas. W.McKellar, 51 Wabash A v., Chloago. Peter Relnberg. 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Vaugaau & Sperry, W) Wabash A v.. Chicayo. Cincinnati. Ohio Cut Flower Co.. 12B B 3d St. Wm. Murphy, 128 E. 3d St. Detroit. Por page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. DUger, mgr. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Stuart Allen Co., 53 W. 28th St., New York. J. S. Feurlch. 110 W. 28th St.. New York. Ford Bros., 48 West 28th St.. New York. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St.. New York. Alex. J. Guttman. 43 West 28th St. E. C. Horan. 55 West 28th St.. New York Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 20th St.. New York. Julius Lang. 53 West 30th St., New York A. II. Langjabr. 55 W. 28th St., New York James McManus, 42 W. 28th St., New York. Chas. Mlllaug, 50 West 29th St.. New York. Frank Mlllang. 55-57 W. 20th St., New York A. Moltz. 55-57 W. 20th St., New York John J. Perkins, 115 W. 30th St., New York. John I. Ravnor. 49 W. 28th St., New York. W F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York WHOLESALE FLORISTS — Continued. New York. Traendly & Sehenck. 44 W. 28th St.. N. Y Hicks & Crawbnek, Inc., 70 and 78 Court St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. W. E. McKlsslck, 1221 Filbert St., Phlla delpbla. Pa. Leo Nlessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phil* delpbla. Pa. S. S. Pennock, 1612-18 Ludlow St., Phila- delphia. Pa. Edward Reld, 1526 Ranstead St.. Philadel- phia, Pa. Pittsburg. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co.. 545 Liberty St.. Pitts hure Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Diamond St.. Pittsburg, Pa New Offers in This Issue. BEDDING PLANTS. Larehinont Nurseries. Larchmont, X. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FADELESS SHEET MOSS: LYRATA. 10. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUM, TELEGRAPH. Tims. DeVoy X- Son, Poughkeepsie, X. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MA- TERIALS. S. Jacobs ,v s.,iis. 1365-79 Flushing Av.. Brooklyn. X. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. F t> For 'ierce page MASTICA Co.. 17n F York, see List of tlion St., New Advert Iset I '.'Mil For lo 1" & ge ORCHIDS. Ra I'lw in. Secaucus, X. J. see List of Advert isei - The Cottage For page PEONIES Gardens Co.. see List of Queens, X. Y. Adi erl tsers. Jame For s > Pi •ic ge SEEDSMEN. ;'s Sous, Rochester, X. Y. see List of Advertisers. SHASTA DAISIES. Hay & Webber. Hudson, H i For page see List of Advertisers. TWENTIETH CENTURY ~ PLANT STAND. GRASS-GROWING HEADS, ETC. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. VIOLETS, MARIE LOUTSE" C. Lawritzen, Rhinebeck, X Y. For page see List of Advertisers. fi^-Here is something that concerns your POCKET BOOK Dorchester, Mass.. May 17, 1900. Messrs. Holly-Castle Co. Hear Sirs:— In reply t" your inquiry regarding tin amount of coal consumed by my heating system I would say that I have used 50 tons costing $337.50 during the past winter. I used 1 ton ,,f Furnace WWW)WWMWWrVW FOR RENT TEN GREENHOUSES in running condi- tion; possession immediately; $50. Dwelling house attached, $12; or will run on shares. Apply TRAENDLY & SCHENCK, ■44 W. 28th Street, N. Y. "WANTED11! Foreman Gardener One with experience in shrubbery preferred. Apply at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Mass. FOR SALE— Plan t of 12.000 feet ol Lrl;iss in good eouditi ■ 11 and paying. Every- Him- for $3000 \ 1 1 V nisv terms. Look into it. .1. l'ult. Xi . ' 'ona w ;nnl;i. X. ^ . WANTED— A trusty, experienced fore- man (unmarried) I'm rose and carnation establishment; 21.000 feel of glass. Near Boston. In writing give full particulars. Address D. D., care Horticulture. Huston. 694 horticulture: May 26. 1906- TTCBlUK If you are having delay in getting your roof material, send your orders TO US and don't be in trouble. We will handle any order in the time agreed. Try us. FOLEY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 47 1 W. 22d Street, Chicago. The Standard SteamTrap Certificate of merit awarded at Washington, D. C. Florists' Convention. For simplicity, durability and per- fect satisfaction it has them all guessing. It is in a class by itself. To see it work a large plant as well as a small will convince the most sceptical that it is the Florists' Friend. The Standard Ventilating Machine still leads as the most durable, easiest working and the all-around satisfactory machine. The Oiiplex Gutter is gaining all the tim?, over 12,000 feet sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio BY SLIPPING A PEERLESS GLASS REPAIR CLAMP over a cracked glass you protect your stock, save coal and glass. Doit now before the high winds play havoc with your roofs. $1 00 will repair 150 lights. Ask your supply man, or 4. KLOKNER, Wauwatosu, Wis. Endorsed by about 400 prominent florists. WEATHERED COHPANY 46 HARION ST., NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue. ************* j Holds Class Firmly See the Point w PEBtLESS I Ul»r1njr Points are the beat No rights or lefts. Box of 1.000 point! 76 Otl pOltp&id. HENRY A. DRKEB, I 714 Chestnut B»., Phllt., P*. r PATENTS TrademarKs and Copyrights Send ynur business direct to Washington. Saves time and insure- better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active practice. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failures I SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. ,J BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 261 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. c*TaLociuJ STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 15002 in. pots in crate $4 88 «5°°»# " " 5-25 1500254 '* " 6.00 1000 3 " '" 5.00 800 3H " " 5-8o 5°°4 " " 4-5° 3205 " 4.51 1446 " " .16 Price per crate iin 7 in. pots in crate$4.2c 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 9 in. pots in crate $3.60 48 10 " " 4.80 24 11 " " 3.60 24 12 " " 4.80 I? 14 " " 4.80 6 16 " " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten percent, off for cash with order. Address Hllfinger Bn>s.,Pottery,Fort Edward. N.Y. August Rolker & Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. 1. City. Standard DOT Q Flower,. rW I ±3 II your greenhouses are within 500 miles oi the Capital, wr te us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 2S:h and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C. • J 5 FINE SILVER CUPS and TROPHIES For Exhibition Awards, Sporting Events, etc. FINEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY FROM THE BEST MANUFACTURERS AND AT LOWEST PRICES. THORNTON BROS-, LAWRENCE, MASS. .'imiiiimiiimmiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiimiiiiiii!*: ? I I Greenhouse Glazing, | | Painting and Bulbing \ a Specialty ALL WORK DONE NEATLY E Orders Solicited for E E Twemlow's Old English Ciazing Putty E - W A BRUCE N0,1 C0LUMBUS SQUARE> I TELEPHONE 1198-7 TREMONT t (■ = imiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiimiiiimiiiiimiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiir May 26, 1906 HORTICU LTURE 695 IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie Street CHICAGO. Boilers made of the best material; shell, rirebox sheets and heads of steel; water space all around front, sides and back. Write for information. CYPRESS SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED and EQUIPPED COMPLETE I F DESIRED Write for Circular "Z>" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR CATALOCUE OF SGOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Arenue BOROUGH Of BROOKLYN, N. ». OITT HOW EQUIPPED We don't advertise ventilating apparatus or boilers, but we equip our greenhouses with just the best there is made. Our business is selling to private estates, parks, etc., U-Bar green- houses. U-BAR GREENHOUSES Are the Best Greenhouses Built because none are so adaptable to both the needs of plant life and the side of attractiveness — none adapt themselves so per- fectly to any surrounding demanding lines of ornateness. KNOW U-bAR REASONS BEFORE VOU BUV A GREENHOUSE P1ERSON 1>BAR COMPANY Designers and Builders U-BAR GREENHOUSES Metropolitan Bldg., 4th Ave. and 23rd St. NEW YORK ST£i> ©ujisr11^7 :LKiLa,u raSMuMS© FOR HEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING BY STEAM OR HOT WATER NEW YORK OFFICE III FIFTH AVE . 74 FRANKLIN ST. BOSTON BOSTON OFFICE REMOVED TO 188-200 FRANKLIN ST.. COR. PEARL. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. Honinger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL* For particulars address John G. Ester, Saddle River, N. */. STANDARD PLATE CLASS CO. Manufacturers, Importers and Jobbers = AMERICAN AND FRENCH GREENHOUSE GLASS 26-30 Sudbury Street 61=63 Portland Street BOSTON, HASS. TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you right 696 HORTICULTURE May 26, 1906 AND The Highest Price does not always mean the best work or materials, it sometimes means paying for a name. We believe in making the name pay you. It pays to buy from a firm whose name stands for the best — and only the best — in greenhouse building. HITCHINGS and CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufuclun rs of Heating . i » ■! \ ■ n r i !.-. i i ■ •: ' pptialcs. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. ■twvMWMAWiwiMvvimivMWVMmmmwMmme THERE'S A CHARM IN THE RIGHT LAYOUT AND WE KNOW HOW TO MAKE THE LAYOUT RIGHT Greenhouses are not mere plant machines — a place to turn out so many blooms, so many bed- ding plants — they might just as well be points of ornateness, adding their own beauty to that of the grounds they beautify. Of course, our houses are first of all practical, paying propositions, but Lord & Burnham Co, we ™ke them ^ - attractive as they are GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS practicai and MANUFACTURERS 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. V. Boston Branch: 819 Tremont Building t>)WWlpWWIM)WM%MWM still the leader of all single violets. There is no other variety ou the market that can compare with it as a commercial violet because it blooms from Sept. 15th to May 1st; every bloom is marketable. It has size, it has color, it has length of stem. It has fragrance. It sells when any other variety, single or double, can not be given away. The people want it. So great is my confidence in this violet that the following Autumn I will devote 80,000 feet of glass to the growing of this variety. I have about 200.000 nice young divisions now ready to ship at the following juices : $2.00 per 100 $15.00 per 1000 500 at 1000 Rates Lots of 10,000 $13.00 per 1000 Lots of 5000 at $14.00 per 1000 WILLIAM SIM, Cliftondale, Mass. Order your Violet Stock now Largest grower of Violets in America GOVERNOR HERRICK gfte NEW VIOLET The finest single, the freest bloomer, the greatest money maker ever offered for sale. Write me today. 1 doz., $2.00; 100, $10.00; 1000, $75.00; 5.000 or more at $60.00 per l,0o0 H. R. CARLTON Originator and Introducer WILLOUGHBY, O. »*k*m**t^i %» *mH—l*t**mH»******m**»^»ti***>ml*t^**& Some People have taken our ad- vice as published in these columns recent- ^|m ^lat llldfld ly and are buying ~ V for trial. We reiterate here — i( it succeeds with yon as it does with us, it will prove the best white carnation you ever grew. Despite the variety's 3pparaent failure in several places, we strongly advise ail growers to give it a trial. We have been trank about its faults as developed in other places. We doubt if these will develop in many places. I^i%fcjf»*» we believe, will succeed generally UC33ILO dnd willproveto be the be6t red and white variegated ever disseminated. Few varieties show as strong constitution as this one does and it is a wonderful producer. Extra fine stock of both varieties ready now. R. C, $2.50 per do; ; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Pot plants, $3.00 per 100 extra. Send for our catalog, now ready. The M Weber i'- Sods Co., Oakland* Md. 100 1000 RICHMOND ROSE 2% in. $12.00 $100.00 KAISERIN " " 4.00 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWS0N R.C. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LA WSON 2.00 18.00 E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NVACK, N. Y. I My Special Mum Offer j 100 Plants in 10 Varieties for $5 00 Send me a list of varieties that you already have, and I will send you io newer varieties that you ought to have, such as Jeanne Nonin, White Coombes, Mrs. Swinburne, etc. The great MORTON F. PLANT now ready at $7.50 per doz., in 2'+ inch pots. ♦ t ♦ ♦ My motto is still the same. Your money back if not entirely satisfied. CHARLES H. TOTTY HAD150N, N.J. i ♦ CHICAGO CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. JAMES HARTSHORNE, Manager. Dracaena Indivisa, 2% in., 4 in., 5 in..? and 8 in., per doz., 75 cts., $2.00, $3.00. $4.00 and $5.00. Per 100, $0.00, $15.00. $20.00, $30.00 and $40 Vinca variegata, 4 in., 5 in. Per doz., $1.- o, ^2.00. Per 100, $12.00, $15.00. Dahlias, tubers per doz. 75 cts., per 100. Variegated Century Plants— prices :md sizes on application. Cash Please. E. Si C. Woodman, Florists, Danvers, Mass. Draceana lndivisa .... 6 in. $5.00 Doz. Vlnea Variegata ... 4 ' 10.00 100 Feverfew 3 " 3.00 100 Fuchsias 2'A " 3.00 100 Alyssum 3 " 3.00 100 Begonia Vernon .... 2lA " 3.00 100 Verbenas from Flats 1.50 100 Cash with Order Please CONVERSE GREENHOUSES, WEBSTER, MASS. F. Riebe, Prop. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS Strong, Sand RootedCuttings, clean and free from dis- ease. February struck, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. BED13IIVG PLANTS Sweet Alyssum, Double Dwarf, stocky plants in bloom, $2.00 per 100 Single Petunias, finely mixed, strong and stocky, $1.50 per 100. Other bed- ding plants ready May 20. Cash with Order. C. LAWRITZEN, Bnx 26 1 , Rhinebeck.N.Y. Dahlia Roots and Plants DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. ATCO, IV. J. You Will Want a Few Begonia Qloire de Lorraine Plants. My stock comes from an Excellent Source. Why not place your order early to secure June and July delivery ? Strong 2Yi in. plants. $15 per 100. $140 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY 324 No. 24th Street, = Philadelphia 700 H ORTICULTURE June 2, 1906 JiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiPi IGRAFTKD ROSBSi KILI.ARNEY and all of the leading varieties. One hundred and thirty Graf fce>\ vt^^m^UHfn****^***** »,i**»*t<^*t*r*a**i+^*t***** t i PEONIES THE COTTAGE GARDENS CO. QUEENS, L. I. Have the Largest, Finest and Most Complete Collection of IN THE WORLD I PEONIES 9 J J Send for our Peony Catalogue. J HEADOUARTERS FOR BEDDING PLANTS Geraniums, Heliotrope, Fuchsias, Coleus, Dracenas, Salvias, Verbenas, Petunias, Cannas, Lobelia, Ageratum, Asters, Marigolds, &c, &c. Hardy Roses in great variety, Crimson RamDlers, Cobeas, Vincas, Maurandya and other Climber6. Good Assortment of Hardy Perennials. Price List on application. WM. W. EDGAR CO. Wholesale Growers of Palms, Ferns, Rubbers, Decora- tive and Bedding- Plants. WAVERLEY, HASS. :• M»VVV»«n. $7.00 per 100. IMPATIENS HOLSTII one of the best varieties in years, being a continual bloooming plant of scarlet flowers, excellent for pot culture as well as for bedding, sells on sight. From pots, $3.00 rooted cuttings, $1.50 per 100. Try it, and you won't do without it. CHRIST. WIIMTERICH Defiance, O. Vegetable Plants SWEET POTATO. CAbBAGE, TOMATO, PEPPER, CELERY All kinds of Vegetable Plants. Best Plants, Lowest Prices. Can ship direct by all express companies insuring low express rates. Write for Prices. Send list of your needs in Vegetable Plants and we will give you special low prices. PLAINF1ELD NURSERY, Plainfield, Indiana VEGETABLE PLANTS Cabbage, Wakefield & Early Summer S1.00 per lOOO Tomatoes, g var. fine Plants 8.00" Cauliflower. Snowball* Erfurt 8.50" Sweet Potatoes, Red & Yellow 1.25" J. C. SCHMIDT CO. BRISTOL, PA, ARTHUR COWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER lOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog GLADIOLI 36,000 Hybrid seedlings for planting out to grow on. This mixture comprises the very best colors grown. JgS-St.OO lOOO Casli Wm. Elliott & Sons 20I Fulton St., New York City Geraniums, 4 in. $8.00 " Doyle, Jean Viaud, Nutt, Poitevine, A. Ricard, 3 in. 4.00 " A Ricard, Nutt. 3 in. 5.00 Begonia Vernon, 21-2 in. 2.00 n . . I 4 in., $6 per lOO; 3 in., $4 per Salvia ^ ICO; 2 1-2 in., $2 per 100 Vinca var. 3 I2 in- $5.00 Glechoma, 3 in- 4-°0 Salleroi Geraniums, 3 in. 4.00 Verbenas, 2 1-2 in 2-00 Larchmont Nurseries LARCHMONT, N. Y. GERANIUMS HOOTED CUTTINGS for fall delivery' in any quan- ■^- tity. Orders solicited now. Send for list. Smilax, Plumosus, Robustus and Sprengerii. Carefully grown; ready June 15th to September 1 5i.l1 ^ at moderate prices. Send for list. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. 100,000 GERANIUMS Finest stock in country, strong, 3-in.inbtld and bloom , $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; 4 in in bud and bloom, $ 5.00 to $6.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, extra large, 5 and 6-in., $?.oo and $3.00 per do?. ; 3-ft., $4.00 per do/ Dreer's single fringed Petunias, Salvias, Heliotrope, most in bloom; strong, 31c, $3 00 per 100. Begonia Vernon, in bloom; strong, 3m., $4. 00 per too. WM.S. HERZOG, Morris Plains, NJ. IN 10 BEST VARIETIES In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture June 2, 1906 HORTICULTURE 70S Dwarf Peach Trees The accompanying illustration is from a photograph of a dwarf peach tree at the height of the blossoming season. This tree is growing on St. Julien plum root. It was propagated in France. It was planted in the grounds at Massachusetts Agricultural College four years ago this spring. Since that time it has twice been killed back to the ground by the severe winters, and it has borne one full crop of fruit. This is a pretty good record I think. There is much interest everywhere in dwarf fruit trees. In many ways the peach is one of the most attractive fruit trees for dwarfing, because it comes so early into bearing and because it is so thoroughly adapted to garden culture. In this country it is practically impossible to get St. Julien plum for use as stocks even when it is imported from France. It does not grow well and is hard to Im.l. We found excellent results in dwarfing peaches by budding them on American plum or on dwarf sand cherry. They mav also be budded on the common Myrobalan plum. > i r !l.t Y t. , *; Echoes from England ROSA SERICEA VAR : PTERACANTHA (See Colored Supplement.) Although the rose owes its universal popularity chief- ly to its glorious fragrant blossoms, there is a charm and distinct beauty in the foliage of many and in the stems of some. Others again are remarkable for their fruits, even more perhaps than for their flowers. The young shoots of almost all roses are attractive, but those of the chinas and the teas are especially so. When unfolding, the tender shoots are tinged with shades of ruby red and bronze and then have a charm almost as great as when the flowers are out. Among the wild species of roses none perhaps has more beautiful leafage than Rosa rubrifolia. which is quite worth growing orj this account alone. Of roses whose fruits are of decorative value in the garden, the Japanese briar, Eosa rugosa is one of the most striking. This rose makes a large bush which in early summer is a mass of large pink or white flowers, according to the variety planted, and in late summer and autumn the flowers are followed by the large and brilliantly colored fruits. Eosa lueida is an excellent plant for the rock garden. Not only are the crimson berries most effective, but the glossy leafage too gives an additional beauty to the plant. Eosa villosa is an- other rose with showy fruits, which are red. White Eosa spinosissim and Eosa cinnamomea are others. Of roses with colored stems that shown in the ac- companying colored plate is undoubtedly the most strik- ing and handsome variety yet in c merce. One can well imagine what a glorious picture in the garden might be made In a group of this rose, its large and prominent winged spines and Leafage of tender green combining to produce1 an effect unique among roses. Rosa sericea is a lovely single rose from the Himalayas that is little known in gardens. A well-grown plant produces perfect wreaths of creamy white blossoms on its arching shoots. Rosa sericea var. pteracantha was first exhibited in the United Kingdom, as Ear as I am aware, at the great international Horticultural exhibi- tion held m Edinburgh in September last. It was then awarded a first-class certificate. It was exhibited by Messrs. Paul & Son of Cheshunt, for Messrs. Vilmorin, Andrieus & Co. It was stated to have beeD raised by M. Philippe de Vilmorin. It was not in flower, but this was immaterial as n was easy to see that its value as a -anion plant lay in the large winged crimson spines. These are arranged along the branches almost continuously, as may be seen by referring to the col- ored plate. Mr. George Paul, who had seen the rose at I.e. Barr.es, France, stated that the plant grew 8 feet or L0 feet high and that the appearance of the arching stems with the light upon the rich crimson coloring of the spines mac a remarkably fine picture. This one 704 HORTICULTURE June 2, 1906 can well understand from the appearance of the speci- mens shown at Edinburgh and afterwards in London. Such ,i rose as this ought to find a warm welcome from all who find beauty in stem and leaf as well as in flower. NEW AXD NOTEWORTHY PLANTS. i actus Dahlia, The Pilot. This beautiful new dah- lia which was represented in the colored plate recently published as a supplement to Horticulture is a flower of distinct and striking- coloring, as the colored plate showed well. It was raised and exhibited by Hobbies, Ltd. In September last this firm exhibited it at the annual show of the National Dahlia Society. It was then much admired and received a first-class certificate from the society. The cactus dahlia, of which there are now very many lovely varieties, has to a large extent replaced the old showr dahlias so far as garden decora- tion is concerned. They flower more freely and the flowers are better exposed to view than the heavy blooms of the show and fancy sorts. Even among the many beautiful sorts of cactus dahlias which have been sent out during the last few years "The Pilot" -lands out as one of the most handsome. A group of this variety in the border would make a grand display in the late summer. A NEW DOUBLE-FLOWERED LOBELIA. The lovely double-flowered blue lobelia which was shown in the colored supplement given with Horticul- ture for May 5 is a valuable plant. Many varieties of the lobelia have from time to time been sent out as be- ing improvements upon those already in commerce. Some are recommended for their rich or distinct color- ing and some for their improved habit of growth. The lobelia illustrated in the colored plate is a variety of lobelia speciosa and the beautiful sky-blue double flow- ers are produced very freely. Nothing ran excel their delightful color and form. In the colored plate it is shown growing in a pot, and for this method of culture it is particularly well suited on account of the semi- pendent habit of growth. Tin- characterise enables it in a short time completely to cover the pot ami pro- duce a charming effect. It makes an excellent bedding plant as the double flowers are very lasting; in fact, it seems to bloom freely throughout summer and early autumn. On account of its semi-trailing habit of growth it may be grown in baskets. A NEW CLIMBING ROSE. At a meeting and exhibition held by the Royal Hor- ticultural Society on the 15th inst.. a very beautiful new climbing rose was shown by William Paul & Son. It is called Kathleen and is of the multifiora type to which many of our best rambling and climbing roses belong. This rose grow, strongly and bears bunches of fairlv large apple-blossom-like flowers which are a rich, soft rose in color witli a lighter centre. William Paul & Son showed several plants of this rosi — some 6 or 7 feet high — grown in pillar form and hearing bunches of their richly colored flowers from top to bottom. This rose has one very important characteristic which ren- ders it valuable among single flowered climbing roses: namely, the flowers last well. They do not fall quickly, as many single-flowered roses are apt to do. The plants exhibited by William Paul had been in bloom for three weeks already and the flower bunches still gave no sign id' falling. Even by shaking the plants not a petal was made to fall. RHODODENDRON PINK PEARL. This is undoubtedly the finest of the pink-flowered rhododendrons hardy in this country. It is unap- proached for size and beautiful coloring of the individ- ual bloom and also for the size of the flower truss, which is magnificent. Yesterday at the exhibition of the Royal Horticultural Society Messrs. John Waterer & Sen-. Ltd., Bagshot, set up a splendid group of Pink Pearl rhododendron. The plants were a feature of the show. This variety, which hitherto has been offered at rather a high price, is to be offered in the autumn at reduced prices. A new variety called White Pearl was also exhibited by Messrs. Waterer. This is virtually a white flowered form of Pink Pearl and a beautiful plant it is. It does not make such a lovely display as Pink Pearl, being a white variety, but it is nevertheless re- markable for the size of the individual bloom and the flower truss. Messrs. Waterer obtained an award of merit for a new variety called Mrs. I-]. C. Stirling. This rhododendron, which is quite hardy, is one of great promise; it has a ver} large flower truss of a lovely pale pink color. The Columbines The perennial garden or border seems incomplete unless some of the columbines are grown. They bloom early in April and others flower as late as June. Not only can they be depended on for bloom, but their hardi- ness is unquestioned. Though largely used for border and formal garden planting, they can hardly be omitted in a rockery. In such a situation they thrive and give plenty of bloom. Our native variety canadensis loves a partly shaded location. The beautiful blue and violet flowers of the species vulgaris makes it much prized. Quite distinct from these two types is chrysantha, which bears a yel- low flower. The true Rocky Mountain species, ceerulea, has beautiful light blue sepals and white petals. One of the very finest late introductions is the dwarf Japanese flabellata nana alba. It grows about one foot high and hear- beautiful white flowers in profusion in April. The foliage is quite distinct from all the others, being glaucous-green in color and more fleshy. It is excellent for edging, as the foliage looks well the entire season. HORTICULTURE FREE TILL JULY All subscriptions, new or renewed, sent in betweer i the present time and July i will be dated ahead to July i Send your doll ar. No time like the present time. June 2, 1906 HORTICULTURE 705 Trachelospermum jasminoides This plant is better known as Rhyncospermum jas- minoides; it fuither enjoys like most plants an additional synonym, Parechites jasminoides. Syno- iiwii- arc quite fashionable of recent years. Whether this sort of thing is beneficial and edifying to tin- craft each reader has to determine for himself. The plant in question belongs to a small genus of four species, according to some authorities, and hails from China. It easily ranks with the choices! of greenhouse trellis plants, and no establishment of any consequence should be without one or more specimens of this exquis- itely fragrant white-flowered vine. It is very accommodat- ing and easily managed as it makes itself at home in the stove, greenhouse, cool-greenhouse, or even in a sub- stantial pit, where it can be wintered all right. The pit or cool greenhouse treatmenl suits it best, as there it is more abundantly floriferous and lasts longer in flower. One moderately large plant is sufficient!] fragrant to add character and choiceness to a whole collection of flowering plants at this season of the year, provided the cool treatment has been adopted: but to realize the charming capabilities of this plant from a floral effecl standpoint, a number of them must be grown and flowered at the same time; the larger the plants, as a matter of course, the grander and more imposing the show. Any one who can recall — and that is not remote — the dozen or thereabouts of the magnificent specimi □ plants shown at the opening of Boston's new Horticul- tural Hall, commonly known as "Prof. Sargent's Show," will not. methinks, begrudge all the praise that 1 can bestow on it. Some of those were trained on trellises eight or more feel high, and from four feet up in diameter, completely obscuring all traces of the frame work with their ample growth and leathery dark-green leaves, surmounted with their snowy-white flowers. If I, by thus reminding my fellow-craftsmen through the medium of your journal, can establish the true worth of this plant, to the point of stimulating a desire on their part to take up its cultivation, however limited, 1 will deem my mission in this connection not amiss. It can he varioii-l\ used to advantage, on trel- lises on the roof of a green house, for clothing pillars and other bare objects; hut for best results on formal trellises in pots or tubs, the Latter method being prefer- able as the plants can be shifted to any desired place at will like any other plant. When piazza decoration is in practice — and it is but few places of any importance nowaday that doesn't maintain a floral display on then- piazzas at some one season of the year at least — the subject of tins note is especially fitted to lend charm and grace to such floral displays. As stated at the beginning of this note it is easily managed, not requiring any special admixtures of soil to ensure success, other than what suits most plants. In the growing season it enjoys copious watering as well as frequent overhead syringings! To obtain large plants in a given parr of time planting-out in rich, friable soil is to be recommended. Care, however, in tin- practice, is to he given to the lifting in the fall, as insufficiencv of a bale of earth at lifting may prove disastrous thereafter. While it can be rooted from old wood, semi-young wood is the most appropriate, as roots are emitted from sueb wood much more quickly than from the former. There is a variegated form of this type that is less satisfactory as it is generally less floriferous, otherwise it makes a very line plant when grown to a large size. Rockeries or Rock Gardens Why is it that this branch of the gardener's art re- ceives such scant attention on this side of the Atlantic? Most own estate of any magnitude contains a nook or corner suited for the construction of one, and as a rule the situation mosi suitable for a rockery is hardly adapted for any other purpose. When one considers the multitude of gems that flourish in only such posi- tion^ and when it is taken into consideration what a treat it is to stumble onto one, after seeing large areas of smooth lawn, symmetrical roadways, the everlasting wavy line of shrubbery, etc., it is surprising that they are not more in \ ogue. In most of the botanic gardens and many private es- tates on the other side the rockery is one of the spots most frequented b\ sightseers. At any season of the year it is attractive, whether in early spring when the fern fronds are unfurling in graceful coils in the shady crannies and many alpines are flowering on the more exposed situations, or summer and autumn when the ferns have full} developed their fronds and show their great diversity of formation, from the broad leathery looking scolopendrums to the fine feathery fronds of the lastreas, etc., and the noble osmundas, to the small, but nevertheless interesting adiantums and aspleniums. Many of the rarer and beautiful alpines require to he lifted in fall and potted up and kept in a cool bouse, as it is somewhat difficult to shelter them properly, as the pockets in which they love to be placed fill with rain or melted snow, and freeze solid, frequently killing them outright, or else crippling them to such an extent that they seldom recover. The general idea of a rockery is a heap of soil and stones, pyramidal or otherwise. We are not advocating the construction of any such thing. The idea one should try to follow in building a rockery is that of a rocky glen in miniature. The rougher in outline the better, making as many pockets in all kinds of places as possible. The introduction of water for cascades and pools will lend an added charm and will make it possible to introduce many species of both plants and ferns that otherwise would not succeed. Field stone of rough exterior, tree butts, large clin- kers such as can be had at smelting concerns, etc., are amongsl tin mosi suitable articles for construction, and with the careful use of cement it is surprising what effect may be produced. In making the pockets always try to provide adequate drainage. C-^Casi^/m*) 706 HORTICULTURE June 2, 1906 HORTICULTURE AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, FLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. T«lephon«, Oxfotd 292 WM. J. STEWART. Editor and Manager. Jt is doubtful it' the history of Prosperity in horticulture in America can fur- the nursery trade ^jgh a parallel for the tremendous expansion which the ornamental nursery trade has experienced during the past few years. Every dealer in hardy shrubbery and herbaceous ma- terial has had more business than he could attend to during the spring which has just closed and it has been impossible to obtain the stock to fill the orders for special sizes in some things at figures that would make an orchid dealer envious. There is plenty of room for more nurseries and the best of encouragement for their establishment. In no section of the country is this industry overdone and the limit for the immediate future is not in sight. Enterprising young men make a note of it. Decoration Day has again com" and The great gone and according to beautiful cus- floral holiday torn the field, garden and the green- house have given lavishly of their choicest product that the day might be appropriately observed. Each year sees this occasion take on a deeper significance and a more widespread devotion of the holi- day to its rightful purpose. But great as the demand for flowers lias become and astounding as its increase has been from year to year, we believe it is yet but moderate as compared with what the future will develop. Already in many communities it has reached the distinction id' being the most important day in the year in the amount of business it brings' to the florist. Eventually this will lie true of every community. Xow is the time to plan for next year's special crops to meet this call. The importance of the peony as a cut flower. The jn a commercial way. grows apace. Thanks peony to the discerning foresight of a few enterpris- ing growers certain markets arc already, while the demand is still young, handling peonies in a sys- tematic wholesale manner while in others the move- ment has scarcely been felt thus far. Growers will make no mistake in planting liberally of this popular subject which is bound to take the same indispensable place in its season which the chrysanthemum holds in the autumn. We expect to see the flowering season extended to cover many weeks, by the production of extra early and extra late varieties and the adaption of special cultural methods, as has been done so success- fully in the case of the chrysanthemum. Cold storage of the buds has also been carried out with fair success by sundry large growers. As to varieties, those kinds having the most desirable qualities of usefulness and popularity will gradually come to the front from the over-crowded lists now available. It will be a long time, however, before the splendid variety Festiva Max- una. shown on the frontispiece of this paper, has to take a back place as a florists' flower. In the May issue of our esteemed The Boston contemporary, The National Xursery- gardeners are man, we find an editorial comment orj admonished x\ir project of the Gardeners' and Florists* Club of Boston to establish a course of study in tin' primary essentials of landscape garden work: "'Gardeners." it tells us, "should remem- ber that landscape work in its highest sense is a fine art. and is very different from the mere laying out and planting of restricted areas of ground. The essen- tials and qualities of a good landscape are not in the same category with the requisites of a backyard or a small dooryarcl lawn. While instruction of this kind is most desirable, gardeners should realize that a brief course of that type will not make them landscape- gar- deners. It is valuable from the standpoint of making them more familiar with plant materials, but the study of landscape gardening can only be conducted by a study of the theory of design in its broadest sense." Doubtless this ponderous chunk of pedantic profundity will duly impress these presumptious Boston gardeners who would aspire to reach out beyond their "backyard or small dooryard lawn" and dare to trespass upon this sacred domain of "fine art" which our Rochester con- temporary a — nines to guard so jealously. It is possible, however, that these venturesome gardeners may also "remember" the teachings of one A. J. Downing who held that beauty of landscape cannot be subjected to or circumscribed by any fixed rules of art, and they may also take courage from the words of that great ex- pounder of the principles of taste and their application, when he wrote, "There is really a native school of horticulture about Boston, and even foreign gardeners are obliged to yield to its influence." We do not think there is any need for our respected contemporary to worry about the outcome of this little. educational ven- ture on the part of the Boston fraternity. They "realize that a brief course of that type will not make them landscape gardeners.'" but they also realize that the exclusive possession of intellect, genius, and refined taste has been bestowed upon no individual or coterie and undoubtedly know very well what they are about. We might also add that anyone who thinks to feather his nest by adopting a supercilious attitude towards the gardeners shows mighty poor judgment. June 2, 1906 HORTICULTURE 707 AFTER ADJOURNMENT. Rhododendron Smirnovi is a new variety of the evergreen section from the mountains of Northern Asia, which has just bloomed for the first time at the Arnold Arboretum. It appears to be perfectly hardy here and its most remarkable quality is its early bloom- ing. It is now through flowering, when atrosanguineum and other.s hitherto among the earliest hardy va- rieties are just opening. The flower is large, pink, finely spotted with light brown on the upper lobe. The variety promises great commercial value. As announced in our advertising col- umns the Messrs. Barrows are now ready to send out their new fern, Nephrolepis Whitmani. It is seldom that we can give the unqualified praise to a new introduction which in this instance is merited. Perfection of form and rapidity of multiplication will make it at once a favorite with the amateur and the commercial grower alike. The great rainfall of the past few days has changed the complexion of things horticulturally and agricultur- ally, and instead of dust-dry garden beds we now have deeply soaked earth. The weeds have already found it out and weed killing will soon take its place on the program. The weed- killer man whose advertisement ap- pears on the back page of this paper now becomes a very important person- age, and we suggest that our readers communicate with him speedily. NEWS NOTES. The Essex greenhouses, Cleveland, 0., have been rented by P. C. Bartels, who has been connected with the J. M. Gasser Company. The greenhouse of Fritz Herst at Bennington, Vt., was badly riddled by a hail storm on May 25. Damage to glass and plants estimated at $500. The South Bend Floral Co., South Bend, Ind., are planning the addition of 20,000 feet of glass to their plant to meet the needs of their increasing business. Foster Bros., located at 1504 Fulton street, Brooklyn, N. Y., were the vic- tims of burglars on May 25. Fortu- nately there was only a small sum of money in the cash drawer. John Dellar of Cincinnati was thrown from his wagon by a collision with a street car and so badly injured that he was taken to the hospital. At last reports he was improving. By order of T. T. Crittenden, referee in bankruptcy, the stock and all assets of the Chas. A. Shaeffer Floral Co., Kansas City, Mo., were sold at auction on May 19 by U. S. Marshal E. R. Durham. While Fenton Fennell of Cohoes. N. Y., was delivering orders on the after- noon of May 21, an electric car crashed into the rear end of his wagon, throwing him against the bridge which he was crossing. He was removed to his home and examination showed that no bones were broken, but his muscles were wrenched and flesh torn, and his recovery will be slow. WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. To keep private hedges in good con- dition they ought to be clipped early. Tall growing herbaceous plants should be supported by stakes of wood with the bark on or painted green. White tips are not harmonizing, fax less ornamental. Although the melon blight absented itself last season it is the safer plan to be as fully prepared for its presence as possible. For that purpose it will be well if melons are grown in regu- lar frames (not melon frames), to con- tinue covering them in order that at least a part of the crop expected may be secured. It may seem a big job to thin the fruit on out-door peaches and on pears but I question if there is one that tries it once that doesn't keep up the practice, because of the better fruit in every way that invariably results. Hydrangeas, like roses, require a great deal of water when making their growth and, like roses too, the size of bloom depends on the growth of wood and for that reason they should be carefully watered and fed before flowering and while they are in flower. Hydrangeas in tubs do not show up to good advantage the first season after tubbing if they have been before then grown in the open ground but under favorable conditions they will make up for what they lack, the second sea- son. The mortality among hydrangeas last winter ought to teach us that it will pay to lift plants of moderate size at least, and put them where they will be reasonably safe from whatever cause played havoc last winter. When cutting paeony flowers for use in decorating don't defer putting the stems in water immediately after they are cut otherwise the flowers will not last long. Have you roses Frau Karl Druschki and Mildred Grant? If not, try and see them in bloom somewhere; in the latter event I am mistaken if in con- sequence a few plants do not change hands before this time next year. TOLEDO ENTERPRISE. Searles Bros., one of the leading market gardening firms in Toledo, O., are preparing to erect a range of greenhouses for lettuce and cucumbers. Their present plant consists of ten houses, each 34x260, and they have re- cently acquired two adjoining plots of ground which will be put under glass, making a tract of nearly twelve acres. Tfcey will build this year enough houses of size 14x750 to cover two and a half acres, for which contract has been let. Construction has begun ou the boiler plant, which is to be 60x150. Hot water will be the system use! in heating. They expect to have the two and a half acres of glass in working order by October 1. On^-half of George Bayer's place is now devoted to tomatoes, and they art fine in foliage and fruiting satisfacto- rily. Before tomatoes were planted, lettuce was the crop, which was put in after the chrysanthemums had out- grown their usefulness. Mr. Bayer is thus making a happy combination of cut flowers and garden truck, and that there is no mistake about it is shown by the prosperous appearance of the whole plant. THE INCONSISTENCY OF JUDGES. Editor HORTICULTURE. Dear Sir: — In your issue of April 14th I notice a letter under the head- ing of "An Exhibitor's Grievence" in which the writer displays an admira- ble frame of mind in saying he would rather have a cultural certificate than a gratuity. In the following issue we have a letter from the chairman of the committee of judges giving a reason for witholding such a certificate, namely, that the pips were not grown by the exhibitor, and required only ordinary culture. In your issue of this week I notice a cultural certificate has been given by the same society for Lilium candidum. Now to a "Garden- ing Elizabeth" such inconsistency Is incomprehensible and I dare say the same for a good number of your read- ers. Does Lilium candidum require more skillful culture than lily of the valley? or were those bulbs in ques- tion grown by the exhibitor, or even American grown? Yours, ELIZABETH DRAKE. Pittsburg, Pa. PERSONAL. W. F. Dreer of Philadelphia was a visitor in Boston for a few hours last week. George E. Struck, traveling repre- sentative of Lager & Hurrell, is sick with the measles at the City Hospital, Boston. William N. Reed of Reed & Keller, New York City, accompanied by Mrs. Reed, will sail on June 12 for a busi- ness and pleasure trip on the other side. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fuller of Leo- minster, Mass., will sail from Boston for Naples on the Romanic, June 5. They expect to spend about two months in European travel. OBITUARY. Charles E. Parker of Holden, Mass., died on May 22. He had served the town in various capacities and con- ducted a florist business for many years. He is survived by a widow and five children. John Kelly died at his home in New Canaan, Conn., May 19, aged 83. Mr. Kelly had been connected with Edwin Hoyt's nurseries since boyhood, and had grown up with the business. A widow and five sons survive him. Mrs. Norton, wife of M. H. Norton, ex-president of the Society of Ameri- can Florists, died on May 26, after a long and painful illness. The funeral took place on Monday, May 28, from her late residence in Dorchester, Mass. Frank B. Smith, who for the past twenty years has been engaged in the florist business in Danville, III., died at his home in Roselawn on May 13. aged 59. His sons Joseph J. and Herbert E., who have had charge of his business for the past two years, will continue it under the name of Frank B. Smith's Sons. INCORPORATED. Begerow Floral Co., Newark, N. J. — A. Begerow, A. C. Begerow, O. Rams- perger, J. Schottmaier, T. W. Dobbins, Jr. Capital, $25,000. 708 HORTICULTURE June 2, 1906 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. NEWPORT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. A regular meeting of this society was held last Tuesday evening, Presi- dent MacLellan in the chair. The finishing touches were given the schedule for the August exhibition. It was expected that a lively discussion would arise out of the question re- ferred to the Executive Committee, "What is an Annual?" but that commit- tee judiciously rid itself of the whole business by referring the question in turn to the judges at the exhibition which now to me seems the most sensi- ble course to pursue. Again this year one of the features of the Carnival will be a floral parade and, considering the pronounced hit made by the society's float last year, the members voted to send a delega- tion to attend the meetings of the carnival committee with power to co-operate in any undertaking sug- gested and give the carnival commit- tee to understand that the Horticul- tural Society would again place a float in the parade. It was also voted to select judges for the exhibition from among the gardeners of Newport in order that the disappointed ones may have a better chance to wreak ven- geance. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The next field day of the club will be held on Tuesday, June 19, at the estates of Larz Anderson and Mrs. W. C. Brandegee, Faulkner Farm, Brook- line. Members will meet at 3 o'clock on this occasion and after the estates have been inspected adjournment will be made to Horticultural Hall where the regular monthly club meeting will be held, and for which a specially at- tractive program is arranged. Full details later. W. N. CRAIG, Secretary. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTUR- AL SOCIETY. The annual rhododendron exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society will be held at Horticultural Hall, 300 Massachusetts Ave., Satur- day, June 2, from 12 to 6 o'clock. In addition to rhododendrons and hardy azaleas there will be a fine dis- play of orchids, irises, hardy herbac- eous flowers, and ornamental trees and shrubs. Collections of vegetables also will be shown. Admission is free to the public. WM. P. RICH, Secretary. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSO- CIATION. The twenty-fourth annual conven- tion will be held at the Boody House, Toledo, O., June 26-27-28, 1906. OFFICERS 19051906. President.— W. H. Grenell, Pierre- pont Manor, N. Y.; First Vice-Presi- dent, L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn.; Second Vice-President, G. B. McVay, Birmingham, Ala.; Secretary-Treas- urer, C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O.; Assistant Secretary, Frank H. Funk, Bloomington, 111. Executive Committee. — C. N. Page, Des Moines, la.; S. F. Willard, Wethersfield, Conn.; G. B. McVay, Birmingham, Ala.; M. H. Duryea, New York City; F. W. Bolgiano, Washing- ton, D. C. Membership Committee. — Albert Mc- Cullough, Cincinnati, O.; Alfred J. Brown, Grand Rapids, Mich.; W. S. Woodruff, Orange, Conn. Committee on Arrangements. — C. S. Burge, Chairman; Wm. T. Phillips, F. W. Jeager. ORDER OF BUSINESS. Reports of the Secretary and Treasurer; Election of Members; Re- ports of Committees; Reading of Com- munications; Unfinished Business; New Business; General Discussion and Annual Election and Installation of Officers. Opening Session, Tuesday, June 26, 10 A. M. PROGRAM. "The Seed Catalogue from the Customer's Standpoint," Floyd Bral- lier. "Varietal Description of Garden Vegetables," Prof. W. W. Tracy (U. S. Department of Agriculture). "Early History of the Seed Busi- ness," Burnet Landreth (D. Landreth Seed Co., Bristol, Pa.). "Desirable Imported Natural Grass- es," Henry Nungesser (Henry Nunges- ser & Co., New York). "Seedsmen and Civic Improvement," J. Horace McFarland (President, The American Civic Association). "Co-operative Publicity through the Press Department, National Council of Horticulture," James Burdette (Chi- cago Tribune). "Modern Retail Conditions," Finley Acker, Philadelphia. A glance through the program will give but slight indications of the im- portance of the topics presented. Mr. McFarland's address and that of Mr. Burdette will mark an era in the seed business of which some of us have no inkling. The Committee on Entertainment, promises a fine program. Mayor Brant Whitloch will make the address of welcome. The Boody House has been selected for convention headquarters. Rates on the American plan $3.00 to $5.00 per day. Rooms may be engaged in ad- vance by writing to the Boody direct. Toledo is easily accessible by rail and by three boat lines and being cen- trally located this should insure a large attendance. C. E. KENDEL, Sec'y. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. A peony exhibition was held by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society on Thursday and Friday of this week. June 7 and 8 are the dates set for the Rose Show at Horticultural Hall. Prize lists can be had by applying to the secretary. The special attraction at the Flor- ists' Club of Philadelphia meeting Tuesday next will be peonies, and there will also be a discussion as to the coming convention at Dayton. President Thomas B. Meehan will have something special to say in open- ing the discussion. ized at Chattanooga, Tenn., on May 22d, and elected the following officers: President, R. C. Berckmans of Au- gusta, Ga.; first vice-president, C. W. Eichling of New Orleans; second vice- president, C. O. Hunt of Chattanooga; secretary, Dr. J. F. Wilson of Poulan, Ga. ; treasurer, Jos. Steckler of New Orleans. Forty-two members were en- rolled and practically all of the south- ern states were represented. PEONY NOTES. H. A. Terry of Iowa, the peony specialist, has sold his collection to Thos. Meehan & Sons, of Philadelphia. Mr. Terry in a letter to the writer says: "I commenced growing peonies in 1858, getting my first stock from Prince of Flushing, thirty varieties: includ- ing Humei, Pottsi, Reevesi, Fragans, Count of Paris, Festiva maxima, Lutetiana, Edulis superba, Pleaissima rosea, Queen Victoria, etc. Most of the thirty produced sold freely, and I soon had thousands of seedlings, but gen- erally not five in a thousand would be worth propagating, and often not one. I have now a fine collection of some two hundred choicest varieties of my own raising. I am still of the opinion that Festiva maxima is the best all round white, and for pink I think none much better than Plenissi- ma rosea. Grover Cleveland is my best dark crimson. In fancy colored varieties: Carrie, Esther, La Reine, Mrs. Pleas, Maude Hutchinson, and Stephanea among the best. I am now in my 78th year, and dp not know how long I will continue to grow peonies, but I want to be surrounded with them as long as I live. They are like my children, very dear to me." I have heard Mr. Terry's Morning Star highly spoken of. It has light delicate outer petals, and the inner ones radiate like star rays from the center. Said to be the most lovely, fragrant and winsome flower. Mrs. Harrison is also a fine one, with deep red outer petals, center delicate pink. GEO. C. WATSON. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. The Waretown Rod and Gun Club will hold its annual opening on the 15th inst. Commodore Westcott has already got the invitations out and the program all fixed. The glass factories in this vicinity shut down for the summer on the 26th ult. Prices will have a tendency to harden until the start-up in the fall. Those who have not already contract- ed for their needs will save money by taking the matter up without delay. Edward D. Drown of Weldon speaks highly of the "Target Brand" scale de- stroyer. It is easy to mix and apply, and stays on, he says. It is also very effective. His trees are now as clean as a whistle. The Society of Southern Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists was organ- William R. Smith of Washington was a recent visitor. He looks well and carries his years like an ancient Roman. His intellectual power and fighting spirit for right and truth re- main keen as ever. This is personal testimony. The writer is still a bit out of breath from the last encounter. June 2, 1906 HORTICULTURE 709 v Fertilization of Spruce and Willow Recently, when the willows were in bloom, I had occasion to make certain studies of the flower and obtained drawings which may possibly prove interesting, because they tell very well the story of fertilization, making clear a more or less hidden and secret pas- sage in the life history of these trees. The willow is one of the very first members of the awakening plant world to put forth flowers. The bees, bestirring themselves after a winter's rest, go from tree to tree in quest of honey, and as they clamber over the staminate catkins, become dusted with the pollen, which is later brushed off upon the stigmas of the pistillate cat- kins. This is only the beginning of the fertilizing process. How the pollen brings about the fertility of the seed is more mysterious. As I write the spruce is in full flower, and the young cones are beau- tiful indeed, in red, orange and purple against the dark needle-foliage. Vari- ous species of pines, the hackmatack, and the hemlock are either in bloom or soon will come out. The observant wayfarer passing through the woods in May or June will note drifting trains and clouds of coniferous pollen. "The immense abundance of pollen, its lightness, and its free and far dif- fusion through the air in Pines, Firs, Taxodium, and other Coniferae, are familiar. Their pollen fills the air of a forest during an thesis; and the showers of sulphur, popularly so- called, the yellow powder which after ^ Fig. 1. Flowers of the white spruce, slightly enlarged. Above, the female cone; below, 2 male cones. a transient shower, accumulates as a scum on the surface of water several or many miles from the nearest source, testifies to these particulars" (Gray). The conifers, therefore, depend for pollen-transport upon the winds rather than on insects. It is interest- ing to see that the lowest Dicotyle- dons— lowest and therefore nearest to the Gynosperms, if, indeed, the Angio- sperms are related to the Gymno- sperms at all — are in general wind- pollinated also; the willow being ex- ceptional among the primitive, cat- kin-bearing trees. Walnuts, birches, hazels, hornbeans. alders. oaks, beeches, chestnuts, etc. — all low in the scale of Angiosperms — are wind-polli- nated. As we ascend In the series, the plaiit shortly is seen to depend on insect aid and the flower becomes more and more adapted to the attrac- tion and reception of these visitors. The spruce has been an object of study also, and the drawings supple- ment those of the willow; for to- gether the two plants fairly well re- present the whole vast group of seed plants in its two grand divisions, the one with openly exposed seeds, the other with seeds in a closed cavity. To take the conifer first, for that is B Fig. 2. A scale from female cone, with ovules (ov); B, 2 stamens with pollen sacs (p s), the pollen failing from one; these from the male flower. All mag- nified. the lower, the rounded scale in figure 2 was taken from the female flower or cone, the uppermost in figure 1. A pair of young seeds on the upper side are all ready for fertilization. In fact these egg-shaped bodies are scarcely seeds yet, merely ovules, lying openly on the upper side of the scale wait- ing for the coming of the wind-borne pollen. In due time this falls from the stamens of the male cone (fig. 1, lower cones), and after a longer or shorter aerial voyage lodges in the openings between the scales of the female cone. One of the grains as viewed through a strong magnifier is seen in the third figure. On apply- ing the micro-metric scale to the grain I find that its diameter is about one three hundredth of an inch. Its lightness and buoyancy are increased by two air sacs (g, s). The main body of the grain is filled with soft living substance, its organs dimly visible in the pore and into a chamber of an ovule; at any rate it finally lodges at the point where three pollen grains were actually discovered in one of my sections, as shown at g in figure 4. The pollen grain is now in contact with the kernel of the ovule and I presume is held by some moisture of the walls. In a short time, that is within a day or less, as I conclude from the behavior of the cones, the grain germinates. A tubular exten- sion of the body-wall appears (pt), which plunges into the tissue of the nucellus, like a root into soil, and grows toward a sac, the so-called em- bryo-sac, shown at s in figure 4. Some of the living substance from the pollen grain follows down the interior of this tube, in particular a rounded body of very small size but of very definite structure and properties, bringing with it, in fact, all the characters of the spruce tree from which the pollen came. How such a mere speck of matter can be freighted with the in- finite variety of inheritance which ob- servation and experiment shows that it must convey, is one of the greatest marvels of organic life. Yet in this minute sphere within the advancing pollen tube lie the inner determinants of all the features of the species, — the general stature and form of the whole tree, the color and texture of bark, the arrangement of the branches and leaves, the shape of the latter, the form, color and arrangement of the cone-scales, the shape of future pollen grains, the character of the wood, the Fig. 3. A single pollen grain of spruce, highly magnified; s, s, the air sacs for buoying the grain up; b, the body. the interior. The newly arrived pol- len grain rolls down between the scales, taking a somewhat circuitous course, and perhaps it is the impetus thus gained which carries it through Fig. 4. Scale and ovule cut so as to ex- pose the interior of the ovule; s, em- bryo Bac; pt, pollen tube; g, pollen grains; magnified. shape of wood-fibers, and the quality of the resin, and so on down to all the details of structure, gross or minute, and of habits, physiology, adaptation to particular habitats, time of flower- ing, longevity of the tree, etc. In short the constitution of the future spruce tree is determined by this lit- tle organism — if the word may be ap- plied to a complex part as well as a whole plant — in conjunction with a similar body in the sac toward which the tube is now working its way. The tube finally arriving at its destina- tion, the end wall is dissolved or burst, and the fertilizing body enters the sac, where it unites and fuses with the one already present, the first de- finite structure of a new spruce tree being the result. This is fertilization. From this beginning the tissues of the embryo arise. The willow has its ovules entirely shut in and the pollen shut out. The pollen tube, therefore, which arises from the pollen grain, must travel a much longer distance than that of the spruce. The figure (fig. 6) shows the 710 HORTICULTURE June 2, 1906 grains (somewhat larger in propor- tion than they ought to he) on the stigma, the tubes penetrating the loose tissue, and one that has already crept down the wall of the ovary and up to an ovule. That the tube should go directly to the pore of the ovule seems like an exhibition of intelli- gence until we find by experiment that such tubes in cultures may be directed in their growth by emanations of ma- lic and other organic acids. We sup- pose therefore that the ovule emits some such active substance which ex- Fig. 5. Flowers of the willow. From 10O to 200 flowers like these make up a cat- kin: A. staminate flower consisting of 2 stamens (s t); B, pistillate flower, con- sisting of one pistil, the stigma at s; C, pistil opened, showing ovules (ov); g, honey gland; enlarged. ercises a directive influence over the tube's course. As in the spruce and all other flowering plants a small fer- tilizing body, a nucleus, is produced by the pollen grain for the fertiliza- tion of the so-called egg nucleus in the embryo-sac. After the arrival of the tube at the sac and the entrance of the fertilizing nucleus, fusion takes place and a new willow has begun to have its being. My chief excuse for recounting what must be known, in its main outlines at least, to many readers is the illus- trative value of the drawings, which naturally require a commentary. I am tempted to add some . remarks on the history of the theory of sexuality in plants — for it is plain that repro- duction in plants is like that of ani- mals in the central fact of the uniting of two minute, inheritance-bearing bodies as the initial step in the for- mation of a new individual, and that plants therefore are truly possessed of two sexes. The history of opinion, beginning in surmise, and passing through the stages of observation, ex- periment and minute research to our present full knowledge, is interesting in the extreme: and even the mere suggestive sketch possible here may be worth while. We of today speak of the phenomena of pollination, fer- tilization, embryo and seed-formation so easily and assuredly, as things of common information, that we do not easily grasp the difficulties which ear- ly naturalists had to overcome in win- ning true ideas of the matter. Some of the views of old writers are fantas- tical and amusing, and those of some investigators not so very old now ap- pear curiously mistaken. To us who are in the midst of the swift current of discovery by experiment the most interesting aspect of the whole history is perhaps the delay of many centuries before any one of the numerous stu- dents of plants who touched upon the subject of reproduction, made the smallest attempt at experimental study. Some Greek and Roman writers speak of plants as male and female: but their notions were of the most general and unsubstantial sort. "Male" and "female" as applied to plants often meant nothing more than sterile and fertile. It was indeed observed that the seed plant in some cases becomes productive only when a pollen plant is near; but Aristotle, the chief natural philosopher of antiquity, though truly gifted with wonderful in- sight in many things, classed this fertilizing effect among pheno- mena of nutrition; nor did he make any attempt to find out by experiment whether pollen is universally needed for seed-set- ting. Coming down to recent times, even subsequent to the beginnings of modern science (which we -OV count as commencing with Lord Bacon) we find the first of Eng- lishmen to study plants atten- tively with the microscope, Nehemiah Grew, speaking thus of the offices of stamens and peri- auth: "And First, it seems, That the Attire [stamens] serves to discharge some redundant Part of the Sap, as a Work prepara- tory to the Generation of the Seed. In particular, that as the Folia- ture [petals and sepals] serveth to carry off the Volatile Saline Sulphur: So the Attire, to minorate and adjust the Aereal; to the end. the Seed may become the more Oyly, and its Prin- ciples, the better fixed. And therefore the Foliature generally hath a much stronger Odour, than the Attire: be- cause the Saline Sulphur is stronger, than an Aerial, which is too subtile to affect the Sense. Hence also it is, that the Colour of the Parts of the At- tire, is usually White, or Yellow, never Red: the former, depending up- on a greater participation of Aer; the latter, of Sulphur." Further on he adds: "And the Globulets [pollen grains] and other small Particles up on the Blade are as the Vegetable Sperme. Which falls down upon the Seed-Case or Womb, and so touches it with a Proliflck Virtue." All we get from Grew is the conjecture that the stamens produce the male element in fertilization. The doctrine of sexuality in plants was really founded by Camerarius, the ingenious and lucid-minded profes- sor of botany in the University of Tu- bingen, in Germany, about 1690. He experimented with various plants and proved that in general pollen is neces- sary for fertility. For example, to quote his words: "When I removed the male flowers of Ricinus before the anthers had expanded, and prevented the growth of the younger ones but preserved the ovaries that were al- ready formed, I never obtained perfect seeds, but observed empty vessels, which fell finally to the ground ex- hausted and dried up. In like manner I carefully cut off the stigmas of Mais that were already dependent, in con- sequence of which the two ears re- mained entirely without seeds, though the number of abortive husks (vesi- cularum) was very great". He gave what was up to his time the best ac- count of the structure of the flower and its functions. Some of his experi- ments were failures, however, for some plants do set seed without pol- len— for reasons which we now know. Consequently his conclusion, that plants possess true sex characters, was Fig. 6. A, pollen grain considerably mag- nified; B, lengthwise section of the fe- male flower, showing the course of the pollen tube and 3 ovules, one split length- wise; g, grains on the stigma; pt, pollen tube; es, embryo sac. strongly opposed by many botanists, and disputes upon the fact of sexual- ity continued for the better part of a century. Koelreuther's famous work in hybri- dizing settled the fact. It will doubt- less surprise some who are familiar with the practical results of crossing species to learn that the first service of hybridization was to theoretical science. When Koelreuther about 1760 published his investigation he showed that the hybrid mingles the characters of the parents; and from this result he drew the important conclusion that the offspring inherits substance from both paternal and maternal parent: a demonstration and conclusion which could not have been had from two plants of the same species. Pollen tubes were first seen by Amici, the Italian optician, accident- ally, when for another purpose he was examining the stigma of a Portulaca, in 1S23. He observed, in fact, the actual germination of the grain. Seven years later he followed the pol- len tubes into the ovary and observed that one tube finds its way into the microphyle of each ovule. Soon after- wards Schleiden took up the further development, and believed that he saw the end of the tube pushed into the embryo sac and there become the re- ceptacle in which the embryo is formed. Schleiden and his followers stoutly maintained the mistake until Amici himself, in 1846, proved the ex- istence of a body in the embryo-sac, namely the egg-cell, which is excited by the influence of the pollen tube to further development and becomes the embryo. The exact nature of this in- SUPPLEMENT HORTICULTURE, Vol III, No, 22 JUNE 2, 1906 ROSA SERI #AR PTERAC; June 2, 1906 horticulture: 711 I WM. 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Everitt, but it is generally be- lieved J. A. Everitt's money paid for it. After wrestling with his purchase for several months, Wm. H. suddenly took French leave, and it is again in the hands of a receiver. Mr. J. A. Everitt through the receiver offers it for sale at a bargain, and will throw in his good will. Many affect to regard this last as a somewhat negligible quantity, and as an asset rather diffi- cult to realize on. W. W. Rawson & Co. have secured the building at corner of North and Union streets, Boston, and will re- move from their old location, which they had temporarily fitted up after Burpee's seeds Sweet Potato Plants ■*■ \ p I 111 vt. li'f.r\ Sin 1 f licni l)in>cnc a nil Do A Vame PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Yellow Jersey, Southern Queens and Red Yams, 20c. per 100, or $1.00 per moo. This offer good while thev last or until .lune 10. S. J. McMICHAEL 142 Larklns St., Findley, O. GLADIOLI Forcing Varieties FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT JAPAN LILIES SEEDS FOR FLORISTS Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Sefds and Agricultural Hardware 47-54 W0. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS. QUALITY KUft ' BEND FOB CATALOGUE. - ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON 34» W«t 14th St., Mew York. Lilium Harr.su " LiliumLongiflorum and all other BULBS for FLORISTS. Send us your requirements for special prices. CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS just arrived from Japan. Sizes and prices on application. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS at $3.00 per 1000 Seeds. Special price on large quantities. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 36 Cortlandt St., New York June 2, 1906 HORTICULTURE 713 NEW CROP Bronze GALAX ■Special Price in 10,000 lots only $5.00 NEW CROP DAGGER FERNS, 1.50 per 1000 Discount on Large Orders FANCY FERNS, 1.50 per 1000 They are the Finest and Largest Ferns ever sold. Bouquet Green, $7.00 per 100 lbs. Bouquet (ireen Wreaths and Laurel Wreaths, all sizes and prices. Laurel Festooning, extra tine and full, 4c, 5c and 6c per yard, and made fresh daily from the woods. Send for sample of our Laurel Wreaths $2.00 per doz. Bronze and Green Galax, 75c per 1000. Discount on large orders. Send Us Your Orders for June Decorations Now and you will get the best to be had and at mt k -bottom prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. No matter how large or small the order it will be filled promptly and with the best and freshest stock right from the woods. Telegraph or telephone orders will receive immediate attention. Telegraph Office, NEW SALEM, MASS. Long Distance Telephone Connection. TELL US YOUR WANTS, WE WILL DO THE REST CROWL FERN CO., MILLINGTON, MASS. the fire, on July 1. The new place is very eligibly situated. J. A. Smith, is the new manager of the Michell seed store, in place of G. C. Thompson resigned. Mr. Smith has been already three and one-half years with the firm, in charge of the florists' and bulb department. Previous to this he was nine years at Dreer's — partly in the nursery and partly in the store — and two years with the Walter Mott Seed Co., at Jamestown, N. Y. Mr. Smith is a native of Lon- don, England, where he was born 26 years ago. His many friends are much pleased at this deserved promotion, and predict for him a successful future. BUSINESS CHANGES. A. J. Fellouris has moved to 52 West Twenty-eighth street, New York. Mrs. R. S. Estill has taken the busi- ness of Miss Hamilton at Moberly, Mo. The new firm of Canger & Ghormley is located at 27 State street, Chicago. Mr. Canger was formerly a member of the firm of Bohannon & Canger and Mr. Ghormley has been connected with the North Side store of Fleischman. BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS JOHNSON & STOKES PART COM- PANY. Announcement is made this week that the partnership existing for the past twenty-five years between Herbert W. Johnson and Walter P. Stokes of Philadelphia, will expire by limitation July 1st next. The business will be continued as two separate concerns one by Herbert W. Johnson and asso- ciates at 217 Market street under the corporate name of the Johnson Seed Co. and the other by Walter P. Stokes at 219 Market street under the name of Walter P. Stokes. The employees of the old firm are divided up among the two new concerns. The separation is reported to be an entirely amicable one. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadel- phia, wholesale vegetable seed list for summer sowing. "Have you a green head?" is the title of a folder issued by Hughes, Florist, 690 West Van Buren street, Chicago, to introduce "grass growing heads" to his customers. It is humor- ously written, answers all the ques- tions and will help to sell the goods. This wooden box nicely stained and varnished, 18x30x13, made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, I % or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. f . MCCARTHY, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. Our Mr. Jos. Stern has CONE TO EUROPE to buy your florist supplies and novelties for the autumn. Buy of the enterprising florist supply house J. STERN & CO. 1928GERMANT0WN AVE.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. GUDE BROS CO FLORISTS WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDE'S Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled in best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. McCONNELL 546 Fifth Ave., New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam- ships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXC0NNELL DETROIT John Breitmeyer's Sons^ss- Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs High GradeCut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON. D. C. FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET ^1« LUUIo, iuUi Established 1873 Long Distance Phone Bell Linden 676 Albany, N. V. E^YRKS Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST, ALBANY, NY. SAMUEL, MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 1017 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, M0 Both 'Phones 2670 Mafn 714 HORTICULTURE June 2, 1906 ywwwwwwwwwwwwwiwvwwwwww The Imperial Corn Flower (Centaurea Imperialis) A showy and useful cut flower, pink, white, lavender, yellow. $3.00 and $4-00 per lOO THE LEO NIESSEN CO. WHOLESALE Store open 7 A. M. to S P. IM. FLORISTS 1217 Arch St., PHILA. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture KlArVWWVWVW^WWW\rWWWV»VWVVWVVVVWWV> \ CATTLEYAS and VALLEY \ • FOR • JUNE WEDDINGS j Samuel S.Pennock | ^AerSEPHILA. j 1612-3618 Ludlow Street. Store closes 8 P. M. » V^rV^VWW Carnations. Beauty Bride and Bridesmaid. Lily of the Valley. Sweet Peas. Telephone 6268-6267 Main WELCH BROS. 15 Province St. BOSTON E. H. HUNT Wholesale Cut Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE" T6 Wabash Av., CHICAGO In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture VAUGHAN & SPERRY "Wholesale Commission Florists If you wish to buy or sell, see them first •PHONE CEHTRAL 2571 40 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Valley '"Sweet Peas FOR JUNE WEDDINCS. W. E. McRISSICK Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA PITTSBURG FLORISTS' EXCHANGE 217-219-221-223 Diamond St. PITTSBURG, PA. Largest. Wholesale House Between New York and Chicago. 1' € CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. J.\. p CHAS. W. McKELLAR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN P CUT FLOWERS EDWARD REID. "£,» 1526 Ranstead Steet, PHILADELPHIA Star. CIom S P. M. • t'Ctt PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing advertisers, mention Hortlcultar* WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES —Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO May 21 ST. LOUIS May 22 PHILA. May 22 BOSTON May 31 /?OS£S Am. Beauty and Edgely Fan. & Sp. " Extra No. 1 Lower grades Bride & 'Maid — Fan. & Sp. " Extra., " No. 1 and Lower gr. . Liberty, Fancy ' Ordinary Richmond, Fancy " Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy Ordinary. Chatenay , Fancy " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas •••■ Lilies Callas Lily of the Valley Pjeonies . - Sweet Peas Mignonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smilax ■ Asparagus Plumosus. strings " " St Sprengeri bunches Lilacs per too bunches Snapdragon 25.00 10.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 1.50 • 75 6.00 6.00 2.00 2.00 .50 10.00 35-co 35.00 25.00 35.00 24.00 15.00 4.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 to 00 6 00 4.00 1. 00 12.00 12.00 4.00 6.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 15.00 10.00 6 00 3.00 6.00 10.00 4.00 4.00 1.50 • 75 6.00 6.00 3.00 .25 1. 00 12,00 25.00 25.00 30,00 12.00 8.00 4 00 8.00 3.00 2.00 12.50 6.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 2.00 1. 00 10.00 10.00 4.00 .50 2.00 1.00 15.00 50.00 50 00 15.00 10.00 6.00 1. 00 6.00 4.00 1. 00 12.00 2.00 12.00 2.00 6.00 1. 00 6.00 1. 00 2.00 1. 00 50.00 6.00 6.00 2.00 20.00 12.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 L5.00 8.00 15.00 8.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 3.00 2.00 .50 to 15.00 50.00 50.00 10.00 10.00 4-00 1.00 2.00 I.50 20.00 8.00 6.CO 4.OO •SO S.OO 3.OO •35 to 6.00 to .50 to 6.00 to .50 to 3.00 to .50 to 3.00 to ■50 to 1. 00 to .50 to 40.00 to 5.00 to 5.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 to .15 to to to to to to to to to •75 20.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 1. 00 8.00 3.00 IO.O* 3-t>° 5.00 1. 00 5.00 1.00 1.50 ■75 60.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 ■50 1. 00 1. 00 1.50 16.00 50.00 35.00 J.R.BL1DL0NG Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE Roses and ^SpecSflty 6R0WER Of June 2, 1906 HORTICULTURE 715 BASKETS are essential for June commencements. Prices 15 cents to $1.25 each. A good collection of say a dozen assorted si/es and varieties, costing you from #5.00 to $25.00 for the collection, would result in bringing you orders. All styles and shapes. Selections that will please you and cost to correspond. A NEW LABOR SAVER.-THE F. F. PIN. The Fern Fastening Pin is a light, strong hair pin made specially for design work. The idea you have been looking for for years. The price is so reason- able that every one can use it. $1.50 per box containing from 10 to 11 thousand each, OUR TWENTIETH CENTURY PLANT STAND. Is a hit! See our last week's ad. for full description. OTHER SEASONABLE SUPPLIES. Variety unlimited- THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 56 IM. 4th St., Phila. CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Decoration Day business BOSTON has arrogated to itself all the interest attach- ing to the flower business of this neighborhood for the past few days. It has been in all respects a conspicu- ous floral record-breaker. As usual, the demand has been for material suit- able for low-price work and has come largely from the country and suburban districts. In American Beauty roses the short-stem grade held sway. In other roses similar conditions con- trolled output and price. In carna- tions the safe was prodigious, colors having preference oyer the white va- rieties. Lily of the valley — the well- grown indoor stock — found a serious impediment in the outdoor crop which was just in its prime. The demand for astilbe was hardly as heavy as ex- pected, and sweet peas did not make the record they did last year on this occasion. Double flowered stocks were superb in white, pink and purple, and sold well. The single flowered variety was worse than useless, and growers who had given their space and time to its cultivation had another jolt; no- body wants it. There was no disposi- tion to exact or to pay increased rates on any flower,' so far as we have learned. This is one of the reasons for the floral popularity of the day, Up to the time of mail- BUFFALO ing this report the pros- pects are unmistakably for a record-breaking Memorial Day business. Everything in the line of cut flowers, with the exception of a few American Beauties and out-door lily of the valley is sold out in the whole- sale markets. Full report next week. It has settled into COLUMBUS warm summer weath- er, and in all lines we are beginning to slack down. Of course the sales of bedding plants are still very large, and will continue so until after Decoration Day. Peonies have come and are most welcome. Sweet peas are in good supply and go fast. Outdoor lily of the valley is much in demand. Decoration Day has helped prices this week; Enchantress, Lawson and other good carnations have sold well. The season here for bedding plants has been a splendid one; geraniums have been as usual the leaders with enormous sales. The seedsmen are on their last run for the season, and it has certainly been a good one. Business conditions LOUISVILLE the previous week were in general satis- factory. There has been a steady call for carnations with enough to meet all needs, but they are getting small. Roses continue in fair quality with demand and supply about equal. Sweet peas have had a great run and are fine. Lilies can be had in small quan- tities but go slowly. Excellent peo- nies are in and they sell well. Greens, with the exception of fancy ferns, are in satisfactory supply. The general supply of NEW YORK flowers for Decoration Day was affected some- what by the all-day rain of Monday with cool temperature. Out-door stock was consequently not as abund- ant as it would have been had weather conditions been different. Peonies were set back considerably, but there was a fair supply in the market and prices were satisfactory. American Beauty roses were plentiful and no extra de- mand was felt; in fact, the large grades were decidedly slow in moving. The call was for low-priced showy stock. Of the small roses there was no over- abundance and the proportion of good clean stock sold well, especially 'in Tuesday, but the mildewed goods, of v. hich there was a goodly share had to go at low rates. There was a plenty of carnations but many were of poor quality; the best sold readily, parti- cularly the colors; whites and the bright reds were not called for parti- cularly. Sweet peas of choice grade sold well but the general quality was very inferior. The bulk of the busi ness was with out-of-town buyers, the city trade as usual on this occasion amounting to but little. Shipments on Wednesday were light, business ditto, and nothing was done after the earlj forenoon. SAN FRANCISCO NOTES. The eastern sentiment that pleases the florist, plantsmen and land- scape gardeners is that, apart from any sentimental considerations, the rebuilding of San Francisco is a national necessity. We find that this city is regarded as not only the metropolis of the Pacific Coast, but the nation's western gateway, just as New York is the eastern gateway. It not only is the natural inlet and out- let of the Oriental commerce, which every year becomes more important to the nation, but by virtue of its spacious, inclosed and otherwise magnificent harbor the most practical point of military protection on the Pacific Coast frontier of the United States. Therefore we are going to re- build, and do it right hurriedly. And let it be recorded that the first to re- sume business in the burnt district is a florist, a pioneer propagator and grower, John H. Sievers, whose busi- ness, conducted in the name of Sievers & Boland in one of the largest and most beautiful frescoed stores in the city, was reduced to ashes by the great fire. Within a stone's throw of the John H. Sievers Company's nursery, located within a block of the burned section of the city, Mr. Sievers and his ante-calamity partner reared this week the old familiar sign, "Sievers & Bo- land, Florists," on a newly constructed board structure at the southeast corner of Van Ness avenue and Chest- nut street. Within this expansive structure the entire old force of em- ployes have drawn upon the nursery and arranged a beauty scene of bloom- ing plants, and choice cut flowers. San Francisco has repeatedly found time to wipe her weeping eyes and ex- press sympathy for the two rival "Floral Cities" of the state, San Jose and Santa Rosa, which were sufferers by the earthquake to the estimated ex- tent of $800,000 and $1,500,000, respec- tively. Although sufferers to such great extent these cities were heartily drawn toward San Francisco, and with the several carloads of provisions each sent here were great quantities of beautiful flowers donated by the grow- ers of these two inland cities. The modest Burbank, of Santa Rosa, re- sponds to a city paper that his place and all the growers of his city were unharmed by the quake, yet the gover- nor of the state and party who made an official inspection of Santa Rosa's damage publicly reports that "al- though Luther Burbank's home and experimental gardens were imma- terially disturbed, his photographic gallery in which were a valuable col- lection of negatives was smashed to splinters." And in San Jose, H. Bour- guignon had three houses demolished. 716 HORTICULTURE June 2, 1906 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 55-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 A. M. to 5 P. M. FORD BROTHERS JOHN I. RAYNOR 1 Wholesale Commission Florist ^SeVa^eS" t A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises every variety W grown for New York market, at current prices 0 TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City y f 48 West 28th Street, NEW YORK A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone. 3870 or 3871 Madison Sauare. Walter F, Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer la Choice Cut flowers 39 West 28th Street, New York Telephone : 90a Madison Sq. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE k FLORIST * OF NEW YORK Phone 166*1665 Mad. Sq. 43 W. 28th St. HICKS &CRAWBICK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HICHEST \# A I I CV ALWAYS GRADE OF VHIaUCi I ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATtONS JAMES McMANUS, 759^X42 W. 28th St., New York Established 1891 BUY FROM SHIP TO TRY ME ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. M. 1$. FROMENT vv^CrfoWey Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: 2200, 2901, Madison Square Write lor Current Prices The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to JOS. S. FENRICH Phil. F. Kessler 10 W. 28th Street, New York Tel. 324-325 Madison Square 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty and Edgeley fan and sp. ** extra No. t " Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " extra " No. 1 and lower grades Liberty, fancy - • - " ordinary Richmond, fancy ordinary Golden Gate, fancy " " ordinary Chatenay , fancy < " ordinary ■ Last Half of Week I First Half of Week ending May 26 i beginning May 28 1906 1906 10. oo to 6.oo to 3.00 to 1. 00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 1. 00 to 10.00 to a. co to 10.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to r.oo to 4.00 to 1. 00 to 15.00 8.00 5.00 2. OO 6.00 3.00 2.00 15.00 8.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 10.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 1.50 to 4.00 to 2.00 to .75 t° 6.00 to .50 to 10,00 to .50 to 3.00 to .50 to 3.00 to .50 to 20.00 10 00 =;.oo 2.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 12.00 4.00 13. OO 8 00 5-OD 2.00 5.00 2.00 Carnations, Fancy Carnations, Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies Callas Lily of the Valley Pa?onies Sweet Peas, bunches Jlignonette Adiantum Cuneatum *' Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus. . . " " &Sprengeri, bunches Snapdragon Last Half of Week ending May 26 1906 2.00 to 1. 00 to 35.00 to j.OO to 4-t o to 1 .00 to to 4.00 2.00 60 oc 6.00 6.00 ] 3.00 First Half of Week beginning May 28 1906 4.00 to .so to .50 to 10. CO to 20.00 to 10.00 to 35.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to T.OO Ul 2.00 i-5° 60.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 to S.00 12.00 2.00 to 12.00 1.00 ■ so to l.OD t ,OU ■ 50 to -75 1.50 to 1.50 I 5.00 IO OO to I P. CO 50.00 20.00 to 30.00 25.00 10.00 to 20.00 to ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. Tel. l£l Madison Sq. NeW York TRAENDLY & S CHENG K WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quotations on fall orders w. mm «,<.,.. s,. 44 Wesl 28th Street. Ns« tortOtf Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York city Gut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. S3 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone. 280 Madison Sq. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture June 2, 1906 HORTICULTURE 717 Fancv Pfti*n<; $2.00 per iooo 1* j vj vl UJ Discount 011 Larger Orders Michigan Cut Flower Exchange ^Wholesale Florists 30 and 40 Miami Ave., DETROIT, MICH Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers. WM. DILGER Manager BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 W, 26th Street - • NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 2921-5243 riadison Square J. B. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. ESTABLISHED 1K72 JOHN J, PERKINS & SON WHOLESALE AND COMMISSION FLORISTS 115 W. 30th St. New York Tel. No. 956 Madison Square REED (SL KELLER 122 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets. Wire Work & Novelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and florists' Requisites. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO 50-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES BEST LIHE IN THE COUNTRY BEAVEN'S FADELESS SHEET MOSS $2.50 per case Send for circular and sample. LYRATA a lasting evergreen, takes the place of wild smilax for June decorations. IT'S well worth trying. DO IT NOW ? E. A. BEAVEN EVERGREEN, ALA. Best Flowers fte Boston Market n. f. McCarthy & co. 84 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New York FOR ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX M.00 per 1000. Discounts on larger quantities. Write for prices on ease lots. WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FER^S. NEW CROP SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX, $3.50 and $7 00 per Case SARRATA, the best substitute for Smilax for decorations tor NOW and JUNE. $7.00 per cnse. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire Designs, Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, 5c. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M-ROBIMSOIItCO.,"^?0^^.: i^i?^- WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.— PER 100. TO DEALERS ONLY. CINCINNATI May 29 DETROIT M ay 22 BUFFALO May 29 ROSES Am. Beauty and Edgely. fan and sp. extra No. 1 Lower grades Bride and Maid, fan. and sp " extra " No. 1 and Lower gi Liberty, fancy " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy Ordinary, Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary Chatenay, Fancy " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy • Ordinary niSCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies Callas Lily of the Valley Psonies Sweet Peas Mignoneite Adiantum Cuneatnm Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings " & Sprengeri, bunches Lilacs per ico bunches Snapdragon 20.00 15.00 10.00 5 00 5.00 2,00 25.00 20.00 12.50 8.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 15 00 50.00 35-°° 20.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 5.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to to 3.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 2.CO T.50 12.00 3.00 25 00 20.00 30.00 20 00 15.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 6 00 4 00 6.00 4 00 8.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 15.00 12.50 4.00 12.50 40.00 40.CO 20.00 15.00 10.00 J. 00 5.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 8.00 4.00 2.50 1.50 8.00 6.00 3.00 1.00 • 50 1.25 15.00 40.00 25. CO PITTSBURG May 30 10.00 to 30.00 20.00 10.00 4.00 8.00 5,00 4.00 12.00 8.00 1 2.00 8. co 12.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 10 4.00 2.00 2. CO to to 12.00 1250 10 15.00 10.00 8.00 to 12.00 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 4 00 to 8.00 •75 •S° to 1. 00 3.00 to 1. 00 to 1 50 I. CO to 1.25 20.00 20.00 to 25.00 50.00 30.00 to 50.00 50.00 30.00 to 50.00 40.00 to to 50.00 Geo. A. Sutherland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STREET - - BOSTON Consult the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide on pages 718 to 721. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. The KERVAN CO. WHOLESALE DEALERS Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leaves, Galax, Lew , Ferns and Mosses. All Decoiattng Evergreens 718 HORTICULTURE June 2, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Allen Wm, Stuart Co. 7. 6 Aschmann Godfrey. .-700 American Nurseiy . . -711 Barrows H.H. & Son. 698 Bayersdorfer H & Co. 7*5-7*7 Beaven, E. A. 7'7 Boddington A.T 712 Boston Florist Letter Co 7'3 Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 7*2 Breck Joseph & Sons7ia Breitmeyer's J. Sons 7 13 Bruce W. A. 7™ Budlong J. A.. 7M Burpee W. A. & Co.. 712 Carlton H. R. 6..* Carrillo & Baldwin... 700 Chicago Carnation Co 699 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 7" Cooke G. H. 7*3 Cottage Gardens 702 Cowee A. 7°* Crowl Fern Co. ••- 7'3 Converse Greenhouses 693 DilgerWm 7*7 Dorrance Benj 702 Dreer H. A. 722 Eaton H. N 702 Edgar W. W. Co....- 702 Edwards Folding Box Co 7M Elliott Wm. & Sons.. 702 EslerJ. G 723 Ernest W. H 722 Eyres 7>3 Farquhar R. & J. & Co 7>2 Faiimount Chemical Co. 724 FenrichJ.S 7»6 Foley Mfg. Co 723 Fnrd Bros. 7*6 Froment H. E. 7*6 ■Grey T.J. & Co 7** Gude Bros. Co ... .713 Gurney Heatei Mfg. Co 723 Gunman Alex. J 7*6 Hagemann Wm.&Co.7ti Hail Asso. -23 Hammond Patnl& Slug Shot Works 72t Hart Pioneer Nurser- ies 7'* Harishorne Jas 699 Heller&Co... 712 Herbert David & Son. 699 Herr A. M 7°2 Herzog W.S. 702 Hews A. H. Sr Co.... 722 Hicks & Crawbuck . .716 Hilfinger Bros. 722 Hitchings& Co 724 Horan E. C. 7*6 HuntE.H 7*4 (Casting W. F 717 Kervan Co.. The ...-7'7 Kessler, P. F 7*6 King Cons. Co 722 Klokner A. 721 Kroeschell Bros 722 Lager & Hurrell 700 Lang, Julius 716 Langjahr, Alfred H...716 Larchmont Nurseries-702 Page Lawritzen C 699 Leuthy A. & Co 700 Lord & Burnham Co. 724 Manley Chas. H.- ■ ■ -721 McCarthy N. F 717 McConnell Alex.. ■- 713 McKellar Charles W.714 Mcrvissick, W, E. ...714 McManus Jas. 716 McMichael S. J 712 Michell H. F.Co. ...712 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 717 Millang Charles 716 Millang Frank .716 Mineralized Rubber Co 722 Moltz A 717 M minger J. C. . . ■ ..723 Murdoch J. B.&C0..717 Murray Samuel.. ... .713 Nicotine Mfg. Co 721 N tessen Leo. Co 714 Pennock Samuel S.. ..714 Perkins John J. & Son 717 Perkins St. Nurseries. 700 PiersonA.N 70c Pierson F. R. Co. .... 700 Pierson U Bar Co 723 Pittsburg Flora' Ex.. 714 Plainfield Nursery ...702 Plumb Wm. 711 Pierce F. O. Co 722 Pye E. H 699 RaynorJohn'1 716 Reed& Keller 714 Reid Edw 7*4 Reinberg Peter 714 Reuter S.J 699 Riebe F. C. 699 Robinson H.M. & Co. 717 Roehrs Julius Co 711 Rolker August & Sons722 Rose Hill Nurseries. .700 Sander & Son. 700 Schmidt J. C. Co 702 Scollay John A... .. 72a Sheridan W. F. ... .716 Siebrecht & Sons..... 700 Siggers & Siggers ...721 Sim Wm 699 Situations & Wants. .721 Skidelsky S. S 699 Smith W. C 7C0 Standard Plate Glass Co 723 Stern J. & Co 713 Stearns A, T. Lumber Co. 722 Sutherland Geo. A . Co 717 Thorburn J.M. &C0.712 Thornton Bros. 722 Traendly & Schenck.716 Totty Chas. H. 699 Towell A. N 711 Trov. [. H. -11 Vaughan and Sperry.714 Vick's Jas. Sons 712 WaUh M. H.... 711 Ward Ralph M. Co... 711 Waterer John& Sons. 711 Weathered Co. 722 Weber F. C 713 Weber H. Si Sons- . . .699 Welch Bros 7x4 Wintench C 702 Woodman, E. & C. ..699 Yokohama Nurseries-7ii Young, Thcs. Jr 714 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers In this Issue are also listed under this classification wlthoot charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will Indicate the respective pages. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market Bt., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alternantneras, red and yellow, 2-In., $2.00 100; rooted cuttings, 50c. 100, $4.00 1000. Brilliantissima, 2-in., $2.50 100; root- ed cuttings, 60c. 100, $5.00 1000. Davis Bros., Morrison, 111. ASPARAGUS. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2 l-2-in„ $2.25 per 100. 01 to Bourdy, Lowell, Mass. Asparagus Plumosa, 2-in. pots. Fine plants. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Hasting. 385 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES. N. F. McCarthy & Co., S4 Hawley St., Boston. Julius Roehrs Co.. Umneitoid, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BEDDING PLANTS. Larchmont Nurseries. Larchmont, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles Whitton, City and Green Sts., Utica, N. Y. Hermann Schoenfeld, 86th & Crothers Av„ Elmwood, Phila. Ludvig Moshaek, Orange, 111. H. N. Eaton, S. Sudbury, Mass. Coleus, Verschaffeltii. Golden Bedder. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Edgar Co., Waverley. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Converse Greenhouses, Webster, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia, Pa. Begonia Gloire De Lorraine. For page see List of Advertisers. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. BOG PLANTS. Bog plants, including Dionaea muscipula, Sarracenias flava. purpurea, rubra, etc. Write for prices. James M. Lamb, Fayette- ville. N. C. BOXWOOD FOR EDGING. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. J. H. Troy, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-64 N. Market St., Boston. Gladioli for Forcing. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. Cycas Revoluta Stems: Lilium Harrlsii Mid Longiflorum. For page see List of Advertisers BULBS AND TUBERS— Continued. Wm. Hagemann & Co.. ."» Dey St., N. Y. "Royal Clusters" Lilies. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokohoma Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. Lily Bulbs. For page see List o* Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CANNAS. A. T. Boddington. 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. Canna Alemannia, dry or started roots, $2.00 per 100. J. H. Krone, Jr., Fort Smith. Ark. 10.000 fine potted stock ready to plant. 20 best sorts. List free. Benjamin Con- nell. West Grove. Pa. Hermann Schoenfeld, 86th & Crothers Avs., Phlla., Pa. CAPE JESSAMINES. Asa Wright, Alvin, Texas. CARNATIONS. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, MA. My Maryland and Jessica. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, III. Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. CENTURY PLANTS. Agave Americana (Century Plant) from 2 1-2 to 3 and 4 Inch pots, cheap. Send for price lists. James M. Lamb, Fayetteville, N. C. E. & C. Woodman, Danvers, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. 5000 best commercial sorts. List free. Benjamin Connell. West Grove. Pa. Charles H. Totty. Madison N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. CLEMATIS. Clematis panlculata, 2-yr., transp., $8 per 100; 1-yr., strong, $4 per 100. B. Y. Teas, Centrevllle, Ind. COBAEAS. Cobaea scandens. $1.00 100. Express paid. Chas. Gay, Des Moines, Iowa. COLEUS. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass., Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons. Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. COREOPSIS. Coreopsis lanceolata, 2 1-2 In. pots, $2.50 per 100. E. Y. Teas. Centrevllle, Ind. CUP'S AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo'. page see List of Advertisers. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holtou & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. C. Wlnterich, Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Walker, N. Dlghton, Mass. E. & C. Woodman, Danvers, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DAISIES. Day & Webber, Hudson, Mass. Shasta Daisies. June 2, 1906 HORTICULTURE 719 DECORATIVE PLANTS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale. Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roeurs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Win. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENA INDIVISA. E. & C. Woodman, Dauvers, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. S. Herzog, Morris Plains, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Converse Greenhouses, Webster, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale. Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. barrows & Sous, Whitman, Mass. Nephrolepls Barrowsll. For page see List of Advertisers. P. H. Pierson Co., Tanytowu-on-Hudson, N. Y. Nephrolepts Plersonl Elegantlsslma. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. C. Smith, 61st & Market Sts., Phila. Boston and Scot t ii. For page see List of Advertisers. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228 1-2 Bowery, New York. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. A sample 100-lb. bag of Blatchford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator Fer- tilizer only $2.75. It is composed solely of pure rose growers' bone meal, nitrate of soda, Peruvian guano, sulphate of am- monia, sulphate of potash and gypsum, in the correct proportions. For benches and potting plants, roses, carnations, lilies, mums, etc., it has never been surpassed. Address J. W. Barwell, Blatchford's Calf Meal, Animal and Poultry F Is, Fertil- izers, Karbri Dip. Seeds, etc., Waukegan, 111. Established at Leicester, England, in 1800. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boe'.on Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. G. A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St.. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervau Co., 2U W. 27th St., N. 1 Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy .sT Co.. 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch- & Co., 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Peunock, Pbiladelj For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co . 1928 Germautowu Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber. 4326 28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers^ J. Breltuiever's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Evres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH— Con- tinued. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kausas City. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest. 28th and M Sts., Washington. D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hllflnger Bros., Ft. Edward. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX. Crowl Fern Co.. Millington. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS. Wm. S. Herzog, Morris Plains, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. M, Herr, Lancaster. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Hermann Schoenfeld, 86th & Crothers Avs., Phila., Pa. Thos. DeVoy & Son. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Geranium. Telegraph. Geraniums. If you are short on stock write us about our "Special Bench Plants, also 2 1-2" and Rooted Cuttings, The. W. T. Buckley Co.-, Springfield, 111. GERANIUMS, large stock of strong plants in bud and bloom, ".-in., $5.00; tin.. $6.00 per 100; BEGONIAS, in bud and bl i. ".in. $6.00 per 100; AMERICAN BEAUTY, fine 2 year old bench plants. ST mi per loii; Hon, thy Perkins, Baby and Crimson Ramblers, in 2 1-4 and ".-in.-. DRACAENAE INDIVISA, a in.. $1.20; 4 in. $1.80; ."'in. $2.50 per doz; VINCA VARIEGATA, I in . $7.50 per 100; AS- PARAGUS SPRENGERI, 214 in., ready to shift, $1.00 per 100; FOXGLOVE and other herbaceous stock. Large steel; of fine CHRYSANTHEMUMS and ('ANNAS. Can make prompt shipment. Semi for stock list Cash with order, please REEDS LAKE FLORAL COMPANY, Mich. Trust Bldg., Grand Rapids, Mich. GLADIOLI. Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLI, FORCING VARIETIES. Joseph Breck & Sons Corp.. 4754 N. Mar- ket St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Standard Plate Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Glass. French and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hudson St., New York. GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer. Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GLOXINIAS. II. A. Dreer. Philadelphia. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Buruham Co.. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchings & Co., 1170 Broadway. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MA- TERIAL— Continued. J. C. Moninger Co.. 117 East Ulaekhawk St., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marion St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Holly-Castle Company, 40 Federal St., Boston. S. Jacobs & Sens. 1365-79 Flushing Av., Brooklyn. N. Y. GREENHOUSE GLAZING, PAINT- ING, BULBING. W. A. Bruce, 1 Columbus Square, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE. Anchor Greenhouse Hose is the best for Florists. Mineralized Rubber Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St.. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervau Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Mlehlgan Cut Flower Co., 38 and 40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich., Wm. Dllger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. Crowl Fern Co., Millington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss: Lyrata. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY PERENNIALS. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Adver tlsers. Wm. W. Edgar Co.. Waverley, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. 1 Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchings & Co.. 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of A dvertlsers. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 188-200 Franklin 'St., Cor. Pearl, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros., 35 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Holly-Castle Co.. 49 Federal St., Boston. HONEYSUCKLES. Japanese honeysuckles, fine for vase and box work, strong plants, 2VS in., $2.50 per 100 Harvey P.. Snow, Camden, New York. HOT-BED SASH. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List nl Advertisers. Hltchings & Co7 ilTO Br Iway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co.. 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List oi Adi erl isers. HOTHOUSE GRAPE VINES. Rose Hill Nurseries. New Roehelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. IMPATIENS HOLSTII. C. Winterich. Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. IMPORTING HOUSES. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. Plants and Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Hagemann ,\ i t> ">"' Dej St.. N. Y. "Royal i 'lust i rs" Lilies. page see List of Advertise] -. 720 HORTICULTURE June 2, 190G INSECTICIDES. Perfection Chemical Co., Flushing, N. Y. Carman's Antipest. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Nikoteen, For page see List of Advertisers. Hammond's Paint & S. S. Works, Flshklll, N. Y. Horicum. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries. 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. LANDSCAPE ARTIST. William Plumb. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. MASTICA. F. O. Pierce Co., 170 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. MOONVINES. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Outarlo St., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical Bldg., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. Hart Pioneer Nursery, Fort Scott, Kansas. For page see List of Advertisers. J. H. Troy, New Rochelle. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. John Waterer & Sons. Ld., American Nursery, Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurrell. Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrillo & Baldwin. Secaucus, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. PAEONY BLOOMS. E. McKlsslck, Philadelphia. Leo Niessen Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS. Alex. McConnell. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber. 4326 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Bretttneyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. For page' see List of Advertisers. PANS1ES. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. PATENTS. Slggers & Siggers, Washington, D. C. Patents. Trade Marks, and Copyrights. 25 years' active practice. For page see List of Advertisers. PEERLESS REPAIR CLAMP. A. Klokner, Wauwatosa, Wis. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. The Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers, Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SMILAX. Seedling smllax from flats, 25c per 100, $2.00 per 1000. Postpaid. Harvey B. Snow, Camden, New York. STEAM TRAP. E. Hippard, Youngstown, O. SWEET POTATO PLANTS. Jersey and red yam sweet potato plants ready to ship, 20c per 100; $1.00 per 1000. Cash, please. S. J. McMlchael, 142 Lar- kins St.. Fiiullay. O. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Tele- graph or mail drders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. RHODODENDRONS. John Waterer & Sons. Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh. Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Kose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. Roses, Killarney. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Grafted Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. S. J. Reuter. Westerly, R. I. For page see List of Advertisers. Richmond roses. 21-2 in. pots, strong, vig- orons stock. $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000; 4000 plants. Joy & Son Co., Nashville, Tenn. Roses. 2 1-2-in. pots. Kaiserines and 300 President Carnots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good refer- ence. Wm. F. Kasting, 385 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Roses. Baby Rambler, the strongest dor- mant stock in the country. $25.00 per 100; 2 1-2 In. pot plants. $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. Brown Bros. Co., Rochester, N. Y. 2 1-2 in pots, rea.lv now. Baby Ram- blers. Teas, H. P. Roses, 50 varieties, at $30.00 1000; Crimson Ramblers, $25.00 1000; Baltimore Belle. Dorothy Perkins, Pink, White and Yellow Ramblers, Queen of Prairie, Seven Sisters, etc., at $20.00 1000. Gilbert inMi.h, Rochester, N, Y. The beautiful new pink rose, MISSTTvATE MOULTON, is the queen of all pink roses. It's a winner and you should grow it. Price, $30.00 100:' 500. $125.00; 1000. $200.00. r.iHin and upwards. $175,110 per 1000. Min- neapolis Floral Co.. Minneapolis, Minn. PIPE FITTINGS. Pipe, Valves and Fittings, Cuyler & Mohler, Baltimore. Md. Manufacturers' prires. F. O. B. your railroad station. Im- mediate shipment. Try us. POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., $1.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. PUTTY. Benj. Hammond, Fishkill on Hudson. N. Y. Twemlow's Old English Glazing Putty. For page see List of Advertisers. W. A. Bruce. 1 Columbus Square, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS. T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Mlchell Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Grass Seed Mixtures. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 2C1 Fulton St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers, James Vick's Sons. Rochester. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 1789. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. SEED CASES— MICE PROOF. Heller & Co.. Montpeller. O. For page see List of Advertisers. TUBEROUS BEGONIAS. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. VEGETABLE PLANTS. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Plainfield Nursery, Plainfleld, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Ludvig Mosbaek, Orange, HI. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page se» List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marion St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. The Chicago Lifter. J. C. Monlnger Co., 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. VINCAS. E. & C. Woodman, Danvers, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Vlnca minor var.. 2 1-2 In. pots, $4 per 1 11. E. Y. Teas. Centreville. Ind. Converse Greenhouses, Webster, Mass. Vinca Variegata. For page -•■>' List of Advertisers. VIOLETS. H. R. Carlton. Willoughby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrick. For page see List of Advertisers. William Sim. Cliftondale, Mass. Princess of Wales. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Lawritzen. Whinebeck, N. Y. Marie Louise. For page see List of Advertisers. WATER LILIES. Hardv water lilies, white, pink, yellow and red. Send for price list. W. J. Rich- ards, Wayland, Ohio. WIREWORK. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wireworkl Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos- George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boton. „ _ Welch Bros.. 15 Province St.. Boston. Buffalo. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm F. Kasting, 383-87 Ellicott St., Buf- falo, N. Y. Chicago. A. L. Randall Co., 21 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J A Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. E H Hunt, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Chaa W.McKellar, 51 Wabash Av.. Chicago. Peter Relnberg. 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Vaughan & Sperry, 60 Wabash At., Chicago. June 2, 1906 horticulture: (21 WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued. Cincinnati, Ohio Cnt Flower Co., 129 KS. So St. Wm. Murphy, 128 E. 3d St. Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 4(1 Miami Av. Wm. Dllger, mgr. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Stuart Alleu Co., 53 W. 28th St., New York. J. S. Fenrlch. 110 W. 28th St., New York. Ford Bros., 48 West 28th St., New York. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 West 28th St. E. C. Horan, 55 West 28th St., New York. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., New York. Julius Lang, 53 West 30th St., New York. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. James MoManus, 42 W. 28th St., New York. Chas. Millang, 50 West 29th St., New York. Frank Millang, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. A. Moltz, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York John .T, Perkins & Son, 115 W. 30th St. New York, John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St.. New York. Traendly & Scheuck. 44 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Hlrks & Crawbuok, Inc., 76 and 78 Court St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. W. E. McKissick, 1221 Filbert St., Phlla delphla. Pa. Leo Nlessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phlla delphla. Pa. 8. S. Pennnek, 1612-18 Ludlow St.. Phlla delphla. Pa. Edward Reid. 1526 Ranstead St.. Philadel- phia, Pa. Pittsburg. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pitts bure. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 22S Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. New Offers in This Issue. ANNOUNCEMENT. H. F. Michell Co., 1018 Market St., Phila. For page see List of Advertisers. BAMBOOS. J H Troy, .New Rochelle. X. V. For page see Lisl of Advertisers. BASKETS FOR JUNE COMMENCE- MENTS: FERN FASTENING PIN. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 56 North 1th St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Chas. II Manlev. Premier Mfg. Works, si Johns. Mich. For page see Lisi >>r Advertisers. NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI. H. H. Barrows & S >n. Whitman, Muss. For page see List of Advertisers ORANGE TREES. Julius Roehrs Co:. Rutherford. X. J. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. Benj. Dorrance. Dorranceton, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. SWEET POTATO PLANTS. S. J. MeMichael. 142 Larkins St., Find- lay, < Hiio. Fur page see List of Advertisers. WEED KILLER. Fairmount Chemical Co., Broad & Fair- mount Aves.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. The advertisers in these columns are trustworthy. Give them your business. MWMnMAWVUMMi oy GREENHOUSE: REASONS. Reasons are plentiful why Premiers are the best built. They are portable as well as durable— artis tic as well as modem. You can see its superior outside points by its appearance; — the inside points of supremacy are proved by long wear — honest wear. They're all the same, from smallest to largest; —none of them ashamed to show their ins as well as their out8. We have had ex- perience in grtennouse construction — that's the reason. Send for illustrated booklet No. 45. CHAS. H. MANLEY, Premier Mfg. Works, ST JOHhS, MICH. ;wvwwvvvvvwvvvwvvvvvwfjw/. — Bate Bros., range of houses. Toledo, O. — A. N. Peck, range of houses. Chicago, 111.— H. F. Scheuttler, range of houses. Topeka, Kan. — Osawattomie Asylum, one house. East St. Louis, Mo. — August Eggert, one house. Madison, N. .1. — Righter & Barton, tour houses. Rahwa.y, N. J.— C. E. Bowman, one house, 30x100. West Grove, Pa. — Green Bins., three houses. 14x96. Eastou, Pa. — A. Kleinhans, one house, 10x300. Baltimore, Md. — John Wagner, one house, 30x100. Sheldon, 111. — Alfred Runnion, one house. 2(1x11(1. Fremont, Neb. — C. H. Green, one house. 26x150. Findlay, O— S. J. MeMichael, two houses. 23x180 Spring Valley, N. Y— Alex. S. Burns, Jr., two houses. So. Norwalk, Conn.— R. E. Morri- son, one house. Riverside, 111. — Schmidt & Meyei range of houses. SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE ISSl PLANTS. USED FOR FUMIGATION OR 5PRAYING. INDOORS OR OUT 200 POUNDS TOBACCO IN ONE PINT NIKOTEEN. Nicotine Wife. Co., St Lou s, M o )" PATENTS TrademarKs ai\d Copyrights Send your business direct to Washington. Saves time and insure • better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twentv-five years' active practice. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failures of Others " SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAW VERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. BY SLIPPING A PEERLESS GLASS REPAIR CLAMP over a cracked glass you protect your stock, *ave com laud glass. Doit now before the high viiid- plav havoc with your roofs. $1 no will ej a r 150 liy hts. Ask your supply man, or i. KLOKNER, Wauwatosu, Wis. " ■ T..r-H,i hv about 400 prominent florists. IVVIMnVlnVWIAnVVInVlnVlnVllVIW» WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued May 8, 1906. 819,721. Land Roller. Royer S. Buch, Elizabethtown, Pa 820,150. Fruit Cutting, Pitting and Spreading Device. Alu 1 M. Stripling, Escondido, Cal. 820,198. Greenhouse. Carl Ickes, Chi- cago. 111. MMWIMIWWMIWIIWWVWUMIW FOR RENT TEN GREENHOUSES in runi.ing condi- tion; possesion immediately; $50. Dwelling house attached, $12; or will run on shares. Apply TRAENDLY & SCHENCK, 4 4 W. 28th Street, N. V. WANTED— A Foreman Gardener One with experience in shrubbery preferred. Apply at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Mass. WANTED— A trusty, experienced fore- man (unmarried) for rose and carnation establishment; 23.000 feel of glass. Near Boston. In writing give full particulars. Address D. D., care Horticulture, Boston. 722 HORTICULTURE. June 2, 1906 £llll!lllllllllimillMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEIIIIIIIIII(j ^r. cWftLl "ft < t A IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie Street, CHICACO. Manufactured ijnly l>y 55 | F. 0. PIERCE COMPANY I = 170 Fulton Street, New York = Agencies in all the Principal Cities 53 of the United states and Canada. ~ WRITE FOR CIRCULAR = riiMiiiiiiiiiimiiiimmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiirc BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American 261 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. Holds Class Firmly See tho Point 49* PEERLESS ' Glazing Points &re the belt, < No rights or '.'Jit. Box of 1,000 point! 75 cu. postpaid. 4 DENBT A. DREEK, I 714 ChMtnot St., Phil*., P». WEATHERED COHPANY 46 HARION ST., NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue. Boilers made of the best material; shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel; water space all around front, sides and back. Write for information. Standard Flower . . POTS If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capit 1, wr te us, we can save you money W. H, ERNEST, 28, h and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C. NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER ANCHOR GREENHOUSE HOSE BEST FOR. FLORISTS MINERALIZED RUBBER CO., NEW YORK CYPRESS SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED and EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LIMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR CATALOCUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER anil STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Avenue BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, N. V. OITr PL TIMAWANDA. N.Y. (.KfENHOlSE (0>STBIKLT10> EOUPMENT wvrt pp. cj>ifcLoctt vnt wees STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 15002 in. pots in crate $4. ~" Price per crate i?o 7 in. pots in crate $4.30 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 9 in. pots in crate $3.60 43 10 " " 4.80 24 11 " " 3.60 24 12 " 4.80 1? 14 " " 4.80 6 16 " 4-5<> Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases. etc.Ten percent, off for cash with order. Address Hilfinger Bn>s.,Pottery,Fort Edward.N.Y. August Rolker&Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. t City. 1500 1% " 5-25 " 6.00 1000 3 800 3« " 5.00 " 5.80 500 4 4.50 3205 1*4 6 " 4.51 " .16 r- i 9 t FINE SILVER CUPS and TROPHIES For Exhibition Awards, Sporting Events, etc. FINEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY FROM THE BEST MANUFACTURERS AND AT LOWEST PRICES. THORNTON BROS., \ | • E & 1 MllllllllllllllllllimillllllllllMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII.il. 1111111111111111!.!: C i I Greenhouse Glazing, I | Painting and Bulbing § M LAWREMC MASS. a Specialty ALL WORK DONE NEATLY Orders Solicited for Twemlow's Old English Ciazing Putty W. A. BRUCE, ■••'«lJSK»»«"M- TELEPHONE I 198-7 TREMONT lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllrllllllllllllr June 2, 1906 HORTICULTURE 723 Sum Dried Cypress i is the. be-st- WRITE- Folly Mfg. Co. 1 A7I W< 22.12 ST. -CHICAQO- . For Free-Catalogue. VENTILATIMG AFPfiRhTUS. FITTING, S Hot-Be.d Sash-. Wf. ./1*KE- SKETCHES v*//5 £ST/M4TES- If you are having delay in get- ting your root material, send your orders TO US and don't be in trouble. We will handle any order in the time agreed. Try us. FOLEY MANUFACTURING CO., 471 W. 2 2d Street, Chicago Steel Encasing 1 Wood Core % Si/e I Bar WHAT IT REALLY IS Here the U-Bar is in its parts — the wooden core — and the steel encasing. The core is first chemically treated against decay and then firmly pressed into the steel U-Bar, and fastened by strong screws every two feet on alternate sides of the casing, making a complete combination of the sash bar and rafter as one. U-BAR GREENHOUSES Are the Best Greenhouses Built because they are the only houses combining the sash bar and rafter as one — the only house in which it is possible to space the glass 24 inches — the only house with the curved eave line — the lightest, strongest house made. KNO*V L-&AR REASONS BEFORE YOU BUY A GREENHOUSE PIERSON U=BAR COMPANY Designers and Builders U=BAR GREENHOUSES Metropolitan Bldg., 4th Ave. and 23rd St. NEW YORK r FOR HEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING BY STEAM OR HOT WATER NEW YORK OFFICE IN FIFTH AVE . 7-4 FRANKLIN ST BOSTON . GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. Honinger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL* For particulars address John G. Eater, Saddle River, N. J. BOSTON OFFICE REMOVED TO 1S8-200 FRANKLIN ST.. COR. PEARL. STANDARD PLATE CLASS CO. Manufacturers, Importers and Jobbers == AMERICAN AND FRENCH GREENHOUSE GLASS 26=30 Sudbury Street 61=63 Portland Street BOSTON, flASS. TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you right 724 H ORTI CULTURE June 2, 190& i I 1 Try Them is one thing to say, having tried them, quite another. We don't want you to take our say so, but when fully 50 per cent, of the florists are using our corru- gated or improved sectional boilers, it certainly says something. Something that means satisfaction. HITCHINGS and CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufacturers of Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. »*»M»^Ky»*^'%^^»»*^i'y^^<^»M»*^»»i»IW'^^»*M»w>»»'%^^ A Field ok Hyacinths in Bloom m Hillegom, Holland evoreato the^ FioRisrrPiMrjcr/pf/on, $1.00 \ Wr '26 HORTICULTURE June 9, 19(10 ORCHIDS ORCHIDS ORCHIDS It is with pleasure that we inform our patrons, that we have received a tine importation of C. Gigas, the plants arriving in superb condition, having lost very few leaves in transit. We otter these at a reason- able figure aud within the reach of all. Also just to hand a tine importation of 0D0NT0GL0SSUM GRISPUM, THE REAL PACHO TYPE These are from the district out of which have flowered some of the gems that have brought fabulous prices of late. Try a few, you might strike the lucky one. We shall have to hand in one week's time a large importation of C. Schroederae and Hendelli. Write for our price list, it will interest you. CARRILLO & BALDWIN, Orchid Growers and Importers, Secaucus, N. J. HOTH 0 US E GRAPE VINES, fine strong, two and three year old canes, Black Hamburg, Muscat Alexandria and other varieties Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW ROCHELLE, T*. Y. Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants Just received in fine condition a large consignment of Palms, Araucarias and other foliage plants. We also have to offer some strong bushy Ferns for Dishes in variety; also Pandanuses, Dracaenas, Marantas, Crotons and Bedding Plants. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO. IMPORTERS and EXPORTERS GROWERS and DEALERS Perkins Street Nurseries, Roslindale BOSTON, MASS. NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII, $10 perk 8C0TTII, (ah sold) , . 5 ■ ■ B08T0N, 3 " ' HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, Some give you quantity, some quality, I give you both Bostons and SCOttt 8000 6 in. Bostons at 40c. 8000 6 in. Scott! at 40c. PANS $1.00 $1.50 $2.00 and $2.50 WILLIAM C. SniTH 61st and Market Sts., PHILADELPHIA »S~ No C. O. D.'s Satisfactory Reference* required or the cash. Five off if remit- tance accompanies order. Florists, Whitman, Mass. KILLARNEY The most profitable Rose to date. Strong, thrifty young plants. $10 per 100. $vo pe*- 1.000 SIEBRECHT&SON Rose Hill Nursery NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y. Orchids Largest Importers, Exporters, (Irotrert and Hybridists in the World Sander, St. Albans, England Arrived In Splendid Condition Cattleya Mossiae, C. Percivaliana, C. Speciosissima and C. Gigas, also Oneidium papilio, Burlingtonia fragrans and Cycnochcs chlorochilum. Write for Prices. Lager &Hurrell,?:opX^d Summit, N, J. A. W. SMITH'S HYBRID MOON VINE (Ipomea Noctlflorum) purest white, earliest moon vine in existence. Mr. A. W. Smith has the world-wide reputation of being the originator of the be^t moon vine seed in the country GODFREY ASCHMANN of iot2 Ontario Street, Phila., is the wholesale grower for them, and has about 15,000 now ready. 2% in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. Look through the Buyers* Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. H>< l NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONI ELECANTISSIMA Strong young plants, 2 1-4 in. pots, for growing on, $ 12.00 per 100. Extra strong plants, t, 1-4 in. pots, $25.00 per 100. Large plants, 6 in. pots, S9.00 and $12.00 per dozen — according to size. Fine large specimens in 8-in. pans, $2.00 and S3. 00 each. This is one of the most salable plants, and stock offered above will please you. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York j- June 9, 1906 horticulture: 727 KS PRINCESS VIOLET STOCK The Princess of Wales is still the leader of all single violets. There is no other variety on the market that can compare with it as a commercial violet because it blooms from Sept. 15th to May 1st; every bloom is marketable. It has size, it has color, it has length of stem. It has fragrance. It sells when any other variety, single or double, can not be given away. The people want it. So great is my confidence in this violet that the following Autumn I will te 80,000 feet of glass to the growing of this variety. I have about 200.000 nice young divisions now ready to ship at the following prices : $2.00 per 100 $15.00 per 1000 500 at 1000 Rates Lots of J 0,000 $13.00 per 1000 Lots of 5000 at $14.00 per 1000 WILLIAM SIM, Cliftondale, Mass. Order your Violet Stock now Largest grower of Violets in America GOVERNOR HERRICK Sfte NEW VIOLET The finest single, the freest bloomer, the greatest money maker ever offered for sale. Write me today. 1 doz., $2.00; 100, $10.00; 1000, $75.00; 5.000 or more at $60.00 per l,0u0 H. R. CARLTON Originator and Introducer WILLOUGHBY, O. ywwmMM j%^^>w^»^i»i>ww % ~Jt I FINE SILVER CUPS | and TROPHIES S For Exhibition Awards, Sporting # Events, etc. ^ _ THORNTON BROS., j I LAWRENCE, MASS. • 9 FINEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY FROM THE BEST MANUFACTURERS AND AT LOWEST PRICES. Some People ^SSSEdt these columns re-ent- ^||J HmilLUld ly and are buying ~ f for trial. We reiterate here — it it succeeds with yon as it does with us, it will prove the best white carnation you evr grew. Despite the variety's apparaent failure in seveial places, we strongly advise ail growers to give it a trial. We have been trank about its faults as developed in other places. We doubt if these will develop in many places. Ip^^IP^I we be'*cve> will succeed generally tVC99ll*Cl dnd will prove 10 be the befit red and white variegated ever disseminated. Few varieties show as strong constitution as this one does and it is a wonderful producer. Extra line stock of both varieties ready now. R. C, $2.50 per do/ ; $12.00 per 100: $100.00 per 1000. Pot plants, $3.00 per 100 extra. Send for our catalog, now ready. The n Weber £* Sons Co., Oakland, Hd. 100 1000 RICHMOND ROSE 2% in. $12.00 $100.00 KAISERIN " " 400 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWS0N R.C. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NVACK, N. V. LADY GAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, nrst quality stock including Frau Karl Oruschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Notting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH rose specialist WOODS HOLE. MASS. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS Strong, Sand RootedCuttings, clean and free from dis- ease. February struck, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per icoo. BEDI3IXG PLAXTS Sweet Alyssum, Double Dwarf, stocky plants in bloom, $2.00 per ico Single Petunias, finely mixed, stro ig and stocky, $1.50 per 100. Other bed- fiing plants ready May 20. Cash with Ort'er. C. LAWRITZEN Box 26 ■ , Rbinebeck.N.Y. CHICAGO carnation Dahlia Roots and Plants GO. JOLIET, ILL. JAMES HARTSHORNE, Manaeer. Dracaena I ndi visa, 2% in., 4 in., 5 in., 7 and 8 in., per doz., 75 cts., $2.00, $3.00. $4.00 and $5.00. Per 100, $6.00, $15.00. $20.00, $30.00 and $40.00. Vinca variegata, 4 in., 5 in. Per do?.., $1.-0, $2.00. Per too, $12.00, $15.00. Dahlias, tubers per doz. 75 cts., per 100, $6.00. Variegated Century Plants— prices and sizes on application. Cash Please. DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. A. TOO, I*. J. You Will Want a Few Begonia Gloire de Lorraine Plants. My stock comes Irom an Excellent Source. Why not place your order early to secure June and Ju 1 delivery ? Strong 2'A in. plants. $15 per 100. $140 per 1000 S. S. SK1DELSKY E. 4 C. Woodman, Florists, Danvers, Mass, S24 No. 24th Street, = Philadelphia ORANGE TREES Specimen Orange Trees ; very decorative — showing flower and fruit. Valuable acquisition to the Italian or Sunken Garden, or other artistic effects in landscape. THE JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY, Exotic Nurseries RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY BAMBOOS In Pots and Tubs, all sizes, in 20 varieties J. H. TROY, New Rochelle, N. Y Lilies, Japanese Plants BAMBOO STAKES The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. 31 Barclay Street, New York Just to Hand FINE IMPORTATION of Bay Trees, Box Trees Standards and Pyramids Euonymus, Evergreens NEW PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION JULIUS ROEHRS CO.. Importers RUTHERFORD, N.J. 728 HORTICULTURE June 9, 1906 »WVW^^IVVVVVVVVVVW\^V>»\A• in. pots, $1-25 per doz., $10.00 per loo. Aspidistra. green, $1.00 per pot, 10 to 12 leaves. Cut Flowers of Lily of the Valley, $4.00 and $5.00 per 100. Extra selected flowers. We have them every day in the year. Boxwood Pyramids, in pots. $1.50. $2.00 and $2.50 a pair, tine plants. Other sizes sold out. Bay Trees. Pyramids, per pair 48-50 in. high from top of tub.. $12.00 55-60 in. high from top of tub. . 15.00 65-70 in. high from top of tub.. 18.00 72 in. high from top of tub 20.00 84 in. high from top of tub 24.00 Bay Trees, Standards, (with 4 feet stems.) per pair 28 in. diameter of crown $12.00 32 in. diameter of crown 15.00 :;c; in. diameter of crown 18.00 44 in. diameter of crown 24.00 Peat for Orchid planting. $2.00 per sack, containing one barrel. Leaf-Mold, $1.00 per bag. Dracaena Fragrans. $6.00, $9.00, $12.00 per doz. Dracaena Terminalis, $0.00. $9.00, $12.00 per doz. Well col- ored; fine for combination vases for hotels, etc. CASH WITH ORDER OR SATISFACTORY NEW YORK REFERENCES REQUIRED ANTON SCHULTHEIS, 19th St, & 4th Avenue, College Point, L I., N,Y. ; WML HAGEMANN & CO. Wholesale Importers and Exporters of Bulbs ! 55 DEY STREET, - - NEW YORK | Sole Importers and Proprietors of ti DflVAl PI IIQTERQ " the Celebrated Bermuda Harrisii Lily nUIHL ULUO I CRO Finest, Surest and Most Prolific Flowering Lily in the World "NONE BETTER" \ i s L \ Lilium Harrisii Lilium Longif lorum and all other BULBS for FLORISTS. Send us your requirements for special prices. CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS just arrived from Japan. Sizes and prices on application. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS at $3.00 per 1000 Seeds. Special price on large qua n J. M. THORBURN & CO. 36 Cortlandt St., New York John Waterer & Sons, ki AMERICAN NURSERY BAGSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest s'ock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons in London. BULBS Horseshoe Brand and PLANTS Ralph M. Ward & Co. 2 West Broadway, New York WILLIAM PLUMB Landscape Gardener m Horticultural Expert Estates Large and Small Laid Out, Graded and Planted St. James Building, 1133 Broadway NEW YORK In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture HORTICULTURE VOL III JUNE 9, 1900 NO. 23 Published Weekly by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass- Telephone. Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART, EDITOR AND MANAGER subscription price One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies $I.OO 2.00 ADVERTISING RATES, NET Per Inch, 30 inches to page . . .9° Full Page 2400 On Yearly Contract— 52 consecutive times — per inch, .70. per page . 20. oo COPYRIGHT, 1906, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. Entered as second-class mailer December 8, 1904, al the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE Page FRONTISPIECE— Field of Hyacinths DENDROBIUM NOBILE— James Hutchinson— Illus. . . 731 BLACK APHIS— R. L. Adams 731 BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. H. Adsett 732 FIELD OF HYACINTHS AT HILLEGOM 732 HINTS ON BOILERS AND HEATING 733 INSTRUCTION IN LANDSCAPE GARDENING— J. A. Pettigrew 733 EDITORIAL The coming peony show — Our advertisers have prospered — Rhododendrons — The menace of in- sects— Judges' problems 731 JUDGES' PROBLEMS— A. H. Fewkes 735 HARDY PLANT NOTES— Warren J. Chandler 735 WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS 735 OBITUARY 735 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Massachusetts Horticultural Society 736 Horticultural Society of New York 736 Society of American Florists 736 Florists' Club of Philadelphia 736 New Jersey Floricultural Society 736 Pennsvlvania Horticultural Society 7:: 7 Page NEWS OF CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— (Continued) Chicago Florists' Club 737 American Peony Society 737 New York Florists' Club 737 Missouri State Horticultural Society 737 FIELD NOTES ON PEONIES— G. C. Watson 739 FIELD OF WHITE POTTEBAKER TULIPS— Illus. . . 739 SEED TRADE TOPICS Toledo Prepares for the Convention 740 A Philadelphia Seedsman — Illustrated 740 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston. Buffalo. Cincinnati. Columbus, Indian- apolis, Philadelphia 743 Louisville. Omaha. San Francisco 719 MISCELLANEOUS Incorporated 735 Publications Received 737 San Francisco Notes 738 Philadelphia Notes 738 News Notes 738-741 Business Changes 741 Personal 741 Greenhouses Building and Projected 749 A Useful Article 749 COLORED PLATE WITH NEXT ISSUE LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. Y. — E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Elllcott St CHICAGO, ILL.— R. S. Lund, 1034 W. Monroe St. CLEVELAND, O. — A. L. Hutchlns, 38 Plymouth St. COLUMBUS, O. — M. B. Faxon, 322 E. Broad St CINCINNATI, O. — Frank W. Ball, Walnut Hills. DETROIT — C. B. Chase, 59 Miami Ave. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. Wiegand, 1610 N. Illi- nois St LOUISVILLE, KY. — F. L. Schulz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd. VIONTREAL— William Cooper, 568 St Paul St. NEWPORT, R. !. — David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— George C. Watson, Dobson Bldg., 9th and Market St. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.— Luther Monnette, 866 Isa- bella St., Oakland, Cal. TOLEDO, O. — J. L. Schiller, 929 Prouty Ave. WASHINGTON, D. C— James J. Harty, 14th and H Streets, N. W. 730 HORTICULTURE June 9, 1906 lVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV»n*rt/VVVVVVVVVWVWWVWWWV\& FOR SALE 2000 Plants, FRANZ DEEGAN, 8000 RICHMOND Plants 3000 KILLARNEY Plants Vx inch pots 2500 from VA inch pots, $15.00 J000 from 2% inch pots, $12.00 500 Plants, SUNRISE, 2'4 in. pots per 100 5500 from 2% inch per 100 2000 from ZH inch $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000 pots, $12.00 per 100 pots, $15.0u per 100 CASH WITH ORDER, PLEASE. BENJAMIN DORRANCE, g&wIr Dorranceton, Penn. >KWWIMWWWWWWWWVWWWVW PEONIES THE COTTAGE GARDENS GO, QUEENS, L. I. Have the Largest, Finest and Most Complete Collection of PEONIES IN THE WORLD t Send for our Peony Catalogue. 9 HEADOUARTERS FOR BEDDING PLANTS Geraniums, Heliotrope, Fuchsias, Coleus, Dracenas, Salvias, Verbenas, Petunias, Cannas, Lobelia, Ageratum, Asters, Marigolds, &c, &c. Hardy Roses in great variety, Crimson Ramblers, Cobeas, Vincas, Maurandya and other Climbers. Qood Assortment of Hardy Perennials. Price List on application. WM. W. EDGAR CO. Wholesale Growers of Palms, Ferns, Rubbers, Decora- tive and Bedding Plants. WAVERLBY, HASS. Ready to ship the day order is received. COLEUS7 from 1% in. pots, tine plants, §2.00 per 100; S17.0C per 10C0. Oolden Bedder, Verschafleltii, Victoria, and 10 other fancv varieties- OBRANIunS, from 3H in. pots, $6.50 per 100; Nutt, Poitevine, Ricard, Jaulin, 3 in., $5.00 per 100. BOSTON FERNS, ready for 5 inch pots- $25.00 per 100; 6 inch, $60.C0per 100; 7 inch, $05.00 per 100. H. N. EATON, South Sudbury, Mass. BEDDING PLANTS WWWWVWWWV/VWWWWVWWW^ WWWWWWVMWWWVWWVW'VVVVWWWWVVVVVVWtfVWVw Cyclamen Giant Hybrids, j Seed| taken only from exhibition stock, none better, in six co'ors, including Sal- moniumand other Novelties. Twice trans- planted, $3.00: 3 in. $7.00; 4 in. $12.00 per hundred. Canna Pennsylvania, Kate Gray, Allema- nia, Duke ot Marlboro and twenty others, 4 in. $6.00 per 100. CHRIST. WINTERICH, | Cyclamen Specialist, DEFIANCE, - - - OHIO. Vegetable Plants SWEET POTATO, CABBAGE, TOMATO, PEPPER. CELERY All kinds of Vegetable Plants. Best Plants, Lowest Prices. Can ship direct by all express companies insuring low express rates. Write for Prices- Send list of your needs in Vegetable Plants and w e will give you special low prices. I ARTHUR GOWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm BERLIN, JV. Y. HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER IOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog Gardenia Veitchii Grand, healthy little stock for benching or potting on. Roses all kinds. Own root and grafted. Write for prices. 'J^a CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. Sweet Potato Plants ASTER PLANTS Semple's and Queen of the Market. Fine Plants grown from the Best Seed in White, Pink and Lavender. $2.00 per 1000. Yellow Jersey, Southern Queens and Red Yams, 20e. per 100, or $1.00 per 1000. This offer good while they last or until June 10. S. J. McMICHAEL J. C. SCHMIDT CO. BRISTOL, PA. "42 Larkins St. Findley, O. Per ioo Geraniums, 4 in. $8.00 " Doyle, Jean Viaud, Nutt, Poitevine, A. Ricard, 3 in. 4.00 " A Ricard, Nutt, 3 in. 5.00 Begonia Vernon, 21-2 in. 2.00 q I - I 4 in-, $6 per ioo; 3 in., $4 per "a'"*'3\ IOO; 2 1-2 in., $2 per 100 Vinca var. 3 I2 in- $5.00 Glechoma, 3 in- 4-00 Sailer oi Geraniums, 3 in. 4.00 Verbenas, 2 1-2 in. 2.00 Larchmont Nurseries LARCHMONT, N. Y. CERANIU MS "DOOTED CUTTINGS for (all delivery in any quan- ^- tity. Orders solicited now. Send for list, Smilax, Plumosus, Robustus and Sprengerii. Carefully grown; ready June 15th to September 15th, at moderate prices. Send for list. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. 100,000 GERANIUMS No. 1 stock Ricard, D. Grant, Poitevine, Nutt, L'>uch- ner, Castcllane, Perkins, most in bud and bloom, strong 3 inch, $3.50, 4 inch, $4 50 per 100; Special low price in iooo-to,ooo lois. Petunias, Dreer's fringed^ Begonia, Vernon m bloom, 3 inch, $3.00 per 100; Agerattim, blue, 2 inch, $i.3° Per ICO Dracaena Jnd. large stock, 5 and 6 inch, $2.00 and $3 00 per doz. 3"3/4 feet, $4. co per doz. Cash. WM. S. HERZOG, Morris Plains, N.J . In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture June 9, 1906 HORTICULTURE 731 Dendrobium nobile The subject of the accompanying illustration is a well flowered, fairly good type of Dendrobium nobile one of the most popular and easiest managed of this large and polymorphic genius. The species itself is variable and includes many named and unnamed varie- ties which are quite distinct. It is a native of the Him- alayas and Eastern Asia and is imported in fairly large quantities. Its distribution is large and it is so easily grown and propagated that there is little danger of the species ever becoming extinct. During the growing season the plants should have plenty of heat and moisture, a temperature ranging from 70 degrees to 90 degrees F. and a relative humid- ity of about 80 per cent, will be just about right. A? the growth is made in the summer months, these con- ditions are easily maintained. In autumn and winter somewhat drier and cooler treatment should be given, but the common practice of carrying dendrobiums into a cool house and keeping them dry as soon as growth is finished is harmful and unnecessary. Sufficient sun- light should be given to ripen the growths, but the pseudo-bulbs should not lie allowed to shrivel. As Mr. Cameron says in his notes on Thunias, Horticulture, May 5th : '"Other conditions being right the question of compost is not very important." Still the best for den- drobiums is one that will allow plenty of root ceration and dry out quickly enough to allow the application of stimulants during the growing season. Peat and sphagnum in proportions of 3 of peat to 1 of sphagnum makes a healthy rooting-medium. It was considered the right thing in England, not many years ago, to pot. dendrobiums so firm that the newly-potted plant might. be lifted by the pseudo-bulbs and swung around a per- son's head without the plant coming out of the pot; such potting is not to be recommended. The plant, should be made so firm that it won't shake loose in handling, but without wedging. Baskets or perforated pans are better than pots for dendrobiums as in such receptacles there is less probability of the compost becoming sour. Most dendrobiums can lie propagated by laying down pieces of old pseudo-bulb on sphagnum moss and in a favorable temperature the buds at the node will develop into young plants. When air growths make their appearance thej should he taken off with a portion of the pseudo-bulb before the roots become very long as roots which are developed in air will die when put into compost. The flowers are borne on two-year-old growths so that, if desired, the whole flowering growth may be cut without injury to the young growth. Black Aphis • Columbus, Miss., May 29th, 1906. Editor HORTICULTURE. Dear Sir: — I have some young apple trees, that are cov- ered with little black lice, especially under the leaf. I sprayed them twice with Sulphur Tobacco Soap, but it did not do them much good. Now would you please let me know, what would be the best thing to do for them to remove the lice and keep them nice and clean. Hoping to hear from you immediately and by so doing you will greatly oblige. Yours very truly, EDWARD E. BUDER. The lice, being sucking insects, require a contact poison, to kill them by penetration and suffocation, the standard solution for this purpose being kerosene emul- sion. This is easily made by grating one-half pound of whale oil or laundry soap into one gallon of boiling soft water, or hard water softened by the addition of soda or borax. When the soap is dissolved it is removed from the fire and two gallons of kerosene is olowly added while the mixture is hot. It is then churned for ten or fifteen minutes until it has passed through a milky stage and become creamy. The churning is very important and to he effective the spray must reach the creamy consistency. An easy way to do the churning is to put the solution into the spray machine tank and pump it back into itself for several minutes. This gives a stock solution which will keep for several weeks. For use it is diluted just before being applied at the rate of one part of the stock solution to nine parts of water. Whale oil soap one pound to seven gallons of water is another good contact insecticide. Bowker's Insect Emulsion used at the rate of one gallon to tuenh gallons of water is also valuable where a prepared spray is desired. It must he borne in mind that the lice are very rapid breeders so if a lew escape they will quickly breed enough to badly reinfest the trees in a few days. For that reasorj frequent and thorough sprayings are neces- sary, for to he effective the spray must touch the insect. This is practically impossible to accomplish the first, time because of (he small size of tin1 lice and the rolling of the leaf, due to their depredations, which partly pro- tects them. However, persistent work will surely win out. and mi' the trees are clean it will be an easy matter t" keep them so. av 732 HORTICULTURE June 9, 1906 British Horticulture AMERICAN AXD BRITISH METHODS An interesting paper from the pen of Professor Cor- bett, of the Department of Agriculture at Washington, was read at a meeting of the Eoyal Horticultural Society, on May 15th, entitled "Some Phases of 20th Century Horticulture in the United States."' Some striking details were given of the rapid growth of the great centres of population, and the perfected railway facilities for shipping produce in the States. Contrast- ing the two countries, he considered that the orna- mental horticulture of England surpassed that of the United States, but the commercial horticulture of America completely outstripped that of England. In both cases, however, the levelling process was progress- ing rapidly, and he looked forward to the time when, by means of improved railroad facilities, the English market gardener would regard his work more as a commercial speculation than as a mere hobby. Pro- fessor Corbett might also have included the motor, for this modern method of locomotion is likely to play a more important part in future developments. THE TEMPLE SHOW7 Elaborate preparations are being made for the annual show of the Royal Horticultural Society in the historic Temple gardens in London. This is the event of the horticultural year, famous for its magnificent display of flowers and assembly of fashionable people. The show opens Tuesday, May 29, and is continued on the two following days. Orchids usually form an attractive feature. Messrs! Sander & Sons of St. Albans are making a good display in this department. Foremost in their costly collection will be Cattleya Schrcedera? the Baron, which is considered the most wonderful C. Schreederse ever exhibited, and C. S. Princess Ena. Many white species of cattleya will be seen, besides a remarkable new hybrid of zygopetalum, a very fine yel- low-flowered lselio cattleya hybrid, etc. Amongst the rare and interesting collection to be staged by Sir Fred- erick Wigan is Zygopetalum Roeblingianum, sent from America to be sold for the benefit of the new Horti- cural Hall Fund, and bought by Sir Frederick for 50 guineas. Messrs. W. Bull & Sons will have some orchids in their group, notably La?lio purpurata Eex, a superb variety, with an intensely colored lip, and very bright sepals and petals. Rhododendrons are usually a popular line at the Temple show, and in this branch Messrs. John Waterer and Sons of the American Nur- series. Bagshot, are usually to the forefront. Their large and varied collection has been further augmented by White Pearl and B. de Bruin, and several favorites will be seen, such as Pink Pearl, Michael Waterer, Vats Waterer and Fred Waterer, who so exquisitely repre- sent the firm's name. In the grounds the firm will have a collection of hardy shrubs, conifers, hollies, etc. HOSES AND CARNATIONS Messrs. B. R. Cant and Sons who have won many honors as rosarians, will show their newesi hybrid tea, Nance Christy, which has large semi-double flowers of a delicate shade of salmon-pink, and has the great ad- vantage of prolonging its reign when others fade. Fit. companions will be found in Mrs. 0. G. Orpen. the rosy pink climbing Damask. Maharajah, one crimson pillar variety, and Blush Rambler. Roses in pots will repre- sent the glories of the nurseries of Messrs. Wm. Paul & Son. In all their summer radiance will lie seen Wal- tliani Bride, Lady Gay, Hiawatha, David E. Williamson, Dr. William Gordon, Dora, Celia, Earl of Warwick, Warrior, Wedding Bells, etc. Messrs. W. Cutbush and Son are exhibiting the new rambling rose, Mrs. F. W. Flight, which has already hosts of admirers, and Mrs. Wm. H. Cutbush, the new polyantha rose. Carnations will also be a strong feature, including a new scarlet King Arthur. The tree peonies sent out from the nur- series of Messrs. Kelway and Son enjoy a world-wide reputation. Amongst the most popular of the newer ones is James Kelway, a semi-double flower of a rich rose tint, verging on scarlet, with a dark carmine centre. Leading varieties of pyrethrums and delphinums will enhance the attractiveness of the display. MISCELLANEOUS EXHIBITS Mr. A. J. A. Bruce devotes his attention chiefly to sarracenias. The newest ones comprise S. crispiana, produced by a cross with S. Courtii and Sanderiana. The pitchers are 18 inches high, with slender base, the lids being two inches wide, recurving over the mouth. The color is light crimson with white mosaic markings. S. Wilksiae is a result of a cross between purpurea and melanorhoda. The pitches are 18 inches high, with a green ground, heavily lined with brightest crimson. Messrs. Stark and Son are showing a new tropaeolum with variegated foliage. At the stand of the Craven Nursery Co. an interesting display will be made with the pure white variety of Primula farinosa, recently dis- covered in one locality in the Craven highlands. The firm have a new tiarella, named superba, a splendid viva- cious plant, at three times the same of T. cordifo- lia, and entirely different in habit, throwing no stolons, .but forming a dense clump in which the year's new Leaves, russet, red, and pink, make a lovely contrast with the sombre note of last season's foliage, lying round the plant in a ring. From the centre of the mass rise in- numerable stalwart rosy stems, having clouds of delicate flowers with pinkish antlers, which continue in bloom for a protracted period. >SW fteli*&. London, Bug., May 26, '06. A Field of Hyacinths in Bloom at Hillegom, Holland SEE FRONTISPIECE Seldom have weather conditions in Holland been so favorable for a perfect bulb crop as during this spring. The hyacinth crop is particularly liable to injury by adverse weather. Severe frost destroys the flowers and foliage of blooming hyacinths, and interferes with the development of the bulbs. There has been no severe frost this season and the bulbs are attaining a splendid growth which needs only moderate warmth and sun- shine to give them firmness and solidity as they mature. Prices are likely to rule about the same as last year. Narcissi and tulips are less dependent upon warmth and sunshine. Both promise good crops. In narcissus the present conditions indicate a plentiful supply of all June 9, 1906 horticulture: r33 popular varieties and prices about the same as last year. The better class of large trumpet varieties, such as Emperor. Empress, Horsfieldi and Sir Henry Irving- are now low enough in price to tempt the commercial grower. The tulip situation lias changed materially from for- mer years. The American varieties, as the Hollander designates the sorts we buy for forcing, including La Eeine, Cottage Maid, Rosa Mundi, Huikman. Yellow Prince, Keizer Kroon and Duchess of Parma will he higher in price, especially the two last named. This advance is largely due to the enormous yearly increase in demand for these sorts in the United St ales for com- mercial purposes. Hints on Boilers and Heating In previous articles we have drawn attention to the importance of selecting a good boiler, location of boiler cellar, arrangement of pipes, etc. These are not the only essentials to be considered in a heating apparatus. What you contemplate growing is also an important item. If the product is to be cut flowers — such as roses, carnations, gardenias, chrysanthemums, violets, etc., all of which require various temperatures to pro- duce the best results, the apparatus must be easily and quickly controlled. This result can best be obtained in a hot water apparatus by the use of small pipes, not over two inches in diameter; pipes containing a larger body of water cool off too slowly when quick action is required. Gate valves giving full opening of the pipes should be placed on each run on flow and return. Valves with smaller openings than the pipe check the circulation and are useless. The ancient method of regulating the temperature in the house at the boiler and omitting valves on the runs, has been abandoned by progressive florists and gardeners. Coils should be properly distributed; in a house run- ning cast and west place more pipe on the north side than on the south, with a proportionate amount through the center; in houses running north and south the larger amount should be placed on the west side. The ends of houses should be well taken care of, with suf- ficient pipe to heat the glass. It often happens this is not done and the result is cool ends and an unequal temperature quite a distance in from the ends. The importance of maintaining as uniform a temper- ature as possible in the water while circulating through an apparatus can not be over estimated, as this gives a more uniform temperature in the house. It is much more difficult to regulate an apparatus properly where the temperature of the water varies from 30 degrees to 50 degrees in flow and return than where the variation is only slight, say from 10 degrees to 15 degrees. To keep the temperature where wanted on a cold day or night, and to reduce the temperature quickly when the sun comes out in the morning are the requisites neces- sary in an up-to-date apparatus. This result can he obtained in two ways: Uniform temperature of water with sufficient radiating surface or an excessive amount of radiating surface when the temperature of the water varies and apparatus properly valved. In an ordinary gravity system the temperature of the water will vary from 30 degrees to 60 degree's, the average temperature being from 140 degrees to 170 degrees depending on conditions, arrangement of appa- ratus, etc. The quicker the circulation the better the results. 1 X. Instruction in Landscape Gardening Editor of Horticulturi : Dear Sir: -] rioted in your issue of last week an ex- tract from the editorial page of the National Nursery- man commenting on the recent action of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, regarding the establish- ment of a school of instruction for gardeners in horti- culture and landscape gardening. The criticism of the National Nurseryman is undignified and ill-considered, it being quite evident that it was made with little knowledge of the subject under criticism. A copy of the report of the committee is enclosed which will perhaps hear out this assertion. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE OP THE GARDEN- ERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. Mr. President: Your Committee appointed to consider and report on the matter of the establishment of a school of instruction in Horticulture and Landscape Gardening, for gardeners, under the auspices of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, would report as follows: In the opinion of your Committee there is need for such a school. The tendency of the day among young gardeners is largely toward the idea that indoor gardening is the most important branch, and the one in which the gar- dener's skill can be the most highly expressed. This error should not only be corrected, but the way should be opened whereby the young gardener may be enabled to fill a larger space in his profession. This widening of his field, your Committee believes, should be in the direction of natural gardening, and the course should especially include instruction in the mechanical and artistic develop- ment, on natural lines, of parks and ornamental grounds. We believe this to be of the first importance, in view of the fact that, the prevailing desire is for country homes and country life. Further itemizing, your Committee would suggest that the course of instruction should comprise sketching, the making and laying out of plans, the use of the level and transit, and instruction in simple land surveying opera- tions, also lessons in the underlying principles of land- scape gardening, broad enough to include studies of treat- ment of specific areas of ground, planting material, prepa- ration of ground for planting, road-building, drainage, etc. It is as essential that gardeners should be acquainted with landscape gardening as that landscape gardeners should have a knowledge of plants and their requirements. Not that one should enter into competition with the other, but that each will understand and be helpful to the other. A gardener who has studied landscape work is a more valuable assistant to the landscape gardener than one who has to be guided at every step. A gardener on a small estate cannot be considered competent if he has not sufficient knowledge of landscape gardening to, at least, maintain the idea of designers who may have made the plan, or to make a slight change or alteration without asking for professional assistance. Your Committee further believes that there is a desire among young gardeners that such a school should be established, and that full advantage would be taken of the privilege of attending. Therefore, in view of this present- ment, it would recommend that steps be taken to open the school next October, for a course of five months, and that a committee be appointed to further perfect the scheme and study its details. It is of importance, in the opinion of your Committee, that early action be taken in the matter, so that, if the recommendation is approved and adopted by the Club, the Committee can at once commence work on details, issne a prospectus, and open entry lists. Signed by the Committee: John K. M. L. Farquhar, Chairman; J. A. Pettigrew, James H. Morton, James Wheeler, William N. Craig. Very sincerely yours, 734 HORTICULTURE June 9, 1906 HORTICULTURE AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. Telephony Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager. Next week the Peony Society, the The coming youngest of our special organizations, peony show holds forth at Boston. It is expected that the combined exhibition of this and the Massachusetts Horticultural Society will be a gorgeous affair, as befits the regal flower in the inter- ests of which it is inaugurated. As a garden orna- ment and as a florists' useful decorative flower the peony stands in the first rank. Boston is always pleased to welcome the craft — none more so than the peony enthusiasts, who come at the season of the year when her particular attractions are most in evidence. We hope the crowd will be a big one. With the rapidly growing strength Our advertisers an(j influence of the professional have prospered horticultural press, the commercial interests of the people they serve have been extending and developing at a marvelous rate. Florists and nurserymen have been brought into touch with one another and the more progressive, tak- ing advantage of their opportunity, are rapidly opening up now and lucrative avenues for business. The reason just closing has seen much the largest aggregate of sales thus far in tin- country, of hardy plants, green- house stock, bedding plant- — in fact, everything which anybody has had the courage to advertise. Horticul- ture is happy in the satisfaction of having been a par- ticipant and rendered creditable service in the good cause. It has the assurance of its advertisers to this effect and that is sufficient. We feel a sincere sympathy with Rhododendrons those of our horticultural friends who, by climate or soil or other cause beyond their control, are denied the pleasure of having and enjoying the rhododendrons which at the present time are the glory of the gardens about Boston and along the Sound and elsewhere. The hardy rho- dodendron, when in congenial quarters, is easily the peer of any garden shrub. It bursts into bloom with an exultant exuberance that but few plants can equal or even approach and. when out of bloom, it is still beau- tiful in its dark glossy evergreen foliage. Enterprising nurserymen can confer no greater benefit than to follow up and prove and gradually bring to the front a good list of reliably hardy varieties in bright colors. Those who are working to this end can depend upon an ample public appreciation of every advance made. Attention has been called to the fact The menace that, although our national government of insects aas |',,|| power to control the introduc- tion and spread of insects hurtful to men or animals, it has no laws relative to those that injuriously affect plant life, and yet the total value of agricultural and forest products in the United States is very many time- that of all the animals and products therefrom. The losses annually from insect depreda- tions are appalling anil yet Congress hesitates to take action in the case of the gypsy moth and browntail moth invasion — an invasion which those having the best opportunity to know, can see means inestimable destruc- tion unless something far beyond the ability of State or individual is done, and done quickly, to check its progress. It is plainly the duty of the national govern- ment to aid in the work that is now being prosecuted locally to prevent the further spread of these odious pests ami. not only that, but to enact such laws as are necessary to prevent as far as possible the importation hereafter of injurious foreign insects. The communication from Mr. Fewkes on Judges' another page of this issue will be carefully problems read by all who are interested in horticul- tural exhibitions and realize the trying responsibilities under which the judges at these affairs have to work. Any gardener with a spark of pride about him would naturally prefer a certificate to a small cash gratuity as a recognition of his exhibit. Yet it must be kept in mind that the more liberal the distri- bution of certificates the less their value and as soon as it becomes apparent that they are being given out other than for objects of unusual merit they will no longer be considered worth striving for. It is the duty of judges to guard jealously the issuance of these honors so that their standard of value may be maintained. We do not like to hear a competitor in the prize classes mak- ing a fuss because he was not awarded the prize he tie night he should have but we do believe it to be entirely proper that the exhibitor of a novelty or other object of especial excellence should request the judges to state upon what grounds a certificate has been bestowed or withheld and the judges should always be able and willing to give reasons which will justify their action in the eyes of reasonable people. June !), 1906 HORTICULTURE 735 JUDGES' PROBLEMS. Editor HORTICULTURE: I notice in your issue of June 2 an article signed by a lady in Pittsburg, Pa., taking our committee to task for making a certain award here in Bos- ton, to forced specimens of Lilium candidum. I think it is safe to say that the lady saw neither of the ex- hibits referred to and as she seems to be seeking for information I will en- deavor to explain the matter. In her statement regarding the pips, she somewhat misrepresents the facts, for I did not say that the lily of the valley required only ordinary culture. If she will re-read my article carefully she will see that I intimated that a cultural certificate can be given under two conditions. In this case the roots or pips were undoubtedly imported from Europe. In the condition received they repre- sented the cultural skill of the growers from whom they were imported and therefore as pips simply, were not eligible for a certificate for they were not shown by the original gower. But the exhibitor who forced these pips into flower was eligible for there was an opportunity to display extraordi- nary skill in bringing them into flower. As I remarked in my previous article there was no more cultural excellence displayed than pertains to the regular practise of any careful grower and as there were hundreds of other subjects fully as well grown as the flowers in question, it would have been absurd to say the least to have singled them out for an award of this nature. Now in regard to the display of Lilium candidum, we have the same conditions as regards the bulbs, but it was another matter with the flowers. We who were here and privileged to see and judge them were unanimous in our opinion of their quality. Only once before within my recollection of exhibition have I seen flowers of Lilium candidum approaching these in ex- excellence. It may have been all in the bulbs but we doubt it very much and believe the hand that grew them was possessed of skill beyond the ordinary. The lady speaks as though she thought it an every day matter to force Lilium candidum successfully but if her experience takes her back be- fore the era of Lilium Harrisii she ought to know the difficulties en- countered in their cultivation and that it was not from lack of beauty that their cultivation was practically aban- doned. A. H. FEWKES, Chairman Committee on Plants and Flowers, Mass. Horticultural Society. We have received from George Hollis specimen blooms of several of his seedling peonies, some of them bloom- ing now for the first time. Among them are Old Ironsides, crimson magenta, a full flower without guard petals; Chieftain, light pink, wide guard petals and high centre,; Path- finder, soft pink and white, deeper flushed, a big loose bloom; Attraction, crimson purple wide guard petals and dense globular centre; Holly, rosy pink; No. 1031, Japanese deep pink guard petals and yellow tipped salmon filaments. HARDY PLANT NOTES. Even though the season has been ex- ceptionally dry, shrubs and perennials have so far given an abundance of bloom. It may, however, affect the flower of the late blooming kinds. A very good type of weigela, and somewhat new. is Abel Carrier. It has a growth similar to -rosea, the flower being a beautiful rose color and not inclined to fade like other types. The amabilis variegata is prized for its variegated leaf, but the flowers do not show off to good advantage with such light-colored foliage. Eva Rathke has a deep crimson flower quite distinct from all others, and blooms a few days later. The Yellow Rambler rose is fine, but as the blooms mature it is hard to as- sociate the name with the plant, as the color changes to white. The buds are a good yellow and the flower opens a light yellow but fades to white. Its foliage is rich and glossy. The Dawson rose is quite free — flowers rose-pink and about the size of a half-dollar. It makes a good hardy climbing rose. It is too bad that the tamarisk is not used more extensively in shrub- bery planting. The pink flowers al- ways attract attention, and the deli- cate foliage is effective all through the season. The writer saw a very pretty effect produced on the edge of an evergreen plantation by the use of Enonymus radicans variegata. This is often con- sidered only as a vine, but if occa- sionally pruned it makes a pretty dwarf shrub. Helenium Hoopesei is now in flower, and its color, a good deep orange, is quite distinct. Iris "Silver King" deserves mention on account of its delicate fragrance and beautiful silvery color. One of the earliest ami showiest climbing roses is Paul's Carmine Pillar. It should lie planted more generally. Salvia nutans is making a pretty show at this period and can be recom- mended as a good perennial for cut- ling. It grows about three feet high and the pretty blue flowers have a graceful drooping habit. An excellent time to separate and transplant the roots of the German Iris is when they are through flower- ing. They then make new roots ami become established, thus insuring flower for next season. In cutting peonies care should be exercised to see that not too much of the stem is cut away, as it tends ti> weaken the plant and reduce its flow- ers for next season. WARREN J. CHANDLER INCORPORATED. .The Griswold Greenhouse Co., Ashtabula, O. Capital, $50,000. Presi- dent, Thomas Fricker; vice-president. C. M. Stone; treasurer. J. L. Smith: secretary and manager, J. H. Rici The establishments of Mrs. F. G. Boalt and J. H. Rice have been purchased by the company, and they propose *r more than six flowers each 10.no .".no I. Collection of varie- ties in various shades of salmon and flesh colored. 10.00 5.00 5. Collection of varie- ties in various shades of white.. 10.00 5.00 6. Collection of varie ties in various shades of cream white and light yellow 10.00 5.00 7. Collection of crim- son varieties. without stamens. 10.00 5.00 S. Collection of crim- s o n varieties, with stamens 10.00 .".oil !> Collection of tri- color varieties. including flowers with guard petals. collarette and cen- tre petals of 'Ml ferent colors 10.00 5.00 10. Fifty blooms, white. 10.00 5.00 11. Fifty blooms, pink, any shade 10.00 5.00 12. Fifty blooms, crim- son 10.00 5.00 SPECIAL PRIZES 13 Collection of six varieties intro- duced since 1896, one flower of each. Offered by t h e Gardeners' and Florists' Club ,if Boston $0.1X1 $4.00 Amateur Classes Open to Amateurs and Private Growers only. -Prize 1st 2nd. A. Collection "f not less than twelve varieties, six of ,.;,,. h $10.00 $5.00 r. Collection of white varie- ties, three blooms "f each variety 10.00 5.00 C. Collection of rose pink.... 10.00 5.00 ]>. Collection of salmon and flesh pink 10.00 5.00 E. Collection of tricolored va- rieties 10.00 5.00 F. Collection of crimson 10.00 5.00 <;. Si\ blooms of any one va- riety 3-00 2.00 Prizes offered by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Open to all, ex- cept No. 154. No 138. Collection of eighteen nam rieties, single or double. First prize, a silver gilt medal; sec ] prize, a bronze medal. Donated by Kelway >v. Sen. Langport, Eng. No. 139. Collection of thirty or more varieties, double, one flower of each $15, 12, 8, 6, 4 .\<>. 140. Collection of twelve nam d va- rieties, double, six flowers of each $12, 8, <> No. 1J1 Specimen bloom, double. .. .$2, 1 No. 142. Collection of twelve or more named varieties, single $4, 3, 2 N'o. 143. Collection of twelve or more named varieties, Japantse single varieties destitute of pollen $4, 3, 2 Nil 144. Vase id blooms on long stems, arranged for effect in the Society's large China vases $10, 6, 4 No. 145. Collection of six named double varieties, white, one flower each $3, 2. 1 No. 146. Collection of six named double varieties, rose pink.... $3, 2. 1 No, 147. Collection of six named double varieties, salmon pink. .$3. 2. 1 Nn. 14s. Collection of six named double varieties, red or crimson, $3, 2, 1 No. 149. Collection of six named double varieties, any other color, $3, 2, 1 No. 150. Vase of twenty-five blooms, double, white or blush, $5, 3, 2 No. 151. Vase of twenty-five blooms, double, pink or rose. .$5. 3, 2 No. 152. Vase of twenty-five blooms, double, red or crimson. .$5, 3, 2 N'o. 153. Vase of twenty-five blooms, double, any other color. $5, 3, 2 No. 154. Collection of twelve named va- rieties, double, one flower of each, open to non-commer- cial growers only $6, 4, 3 Officers: President, C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y.; vice-president, Wm. A. Peterson, Chicago, 111.; treasurer, J. H. Humphreys, Germantown, Pa.; secre- tary, A. H. Fewkes, Newton Highlands. Mass. Manager of exhibition, James Wheeler, Horticultural Hall, Boston, Mass. NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. Next Monday, June 11, will be Ladies' Night, also Peony Night, at the meeting of this club. Extraord- inary preparations are being made by the proper officials for social enjoy- ment and the promise is for a gala occasion. It is expected that the ex- hibition will be, in all respects, a notable one. MISSOURI STATE HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The semi-annual meeting of this so- ciety will be held in the court rooms at Moberly. Mo., June 12, 13 and 14. The Merchants Hotel will be head- quarters. Rates will be given, $1.50 per day. The Oliver and other hotels will make a rate of $1.00 per day. The railroads will give a rate of one and a third, on certificate plan, for round trip from all points in Missouri. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. The twenty-third annual report of the Board of Park Commissioners of Minneapolis, Minn., has been received. It is a finely printed volume of eighty pages containing much interesting in- formation regarding the comprehen- sive park system under construction for Minneapolis, and many beautiful half-tone views. A portrait of ex- Superintendent Wm. M. Berry forms the frontispiece. An explanatory map is bound with the volume. From Spokane, Wash., conies the re- port that the demand for Decoration Day flowers went far ahead of all pre- vious records, the supply being en- tirely exhausted by noon on the day before. Customers have never been known to buy so liberally as they did this year. 738 HORTICULTURE June 9, 1906 SAN FRANCISCO NOTES. April 18, and the manner of its com- ing to San Francisco, is still the talk of the town, and it is likely to be for some time to come. But that another day like it will never again be ushered in in these parts while the present plantsmen and floriculturists remain, they feel fully assured. They base this reassurance, they tell me, on faith they have in such scientific authori- ties as Dr. F. Omori, reputed to be a professional grower of fancy chrysan- themums, also professor of seismology at the Imperial University of Tokio. and whose invented seismometer is in use in the weather bureau office in Washington, and John C. Branner, professor of geology at Stanford Uni- versity. These two wise men have been here ten days studying earth- quakes and making deductions, and this week publicly announced that al- though differing as to their concep- tions of the cause of the great earth jar here last month they are perfectly agreed in stating without qualification that there cannot be another destruc- tive shock within a thousand miles of San Francisco before the year 2015! Additional to the resumption of business by tradespeople reported last week two more of the prominent ante- calamity growers and florists are now to be added to the list, namely, Peli- cano, Rossi & Co.. formerly Frank Pelicano & Co., at 1944 Post street, in the unburnt district, and Alex. Mann, Jr., also in the unburnt district, at 2041 Pine street. That more than $50,000 damage was done by the earthquake to the build- ings in Golden Gate Park was made known at this week's meeting of the park commissioners. Satisfaction is found, however, in the fact that the commission directed that the work of restoration proceed immediately, funds being available. Senior member of the commission, Mr. Lloyd, said he had observed the good charitable work of Superintendent and Mrs. McLaren in aiding the streams of people that took refuge in Golden Gate Park dur- ing and after the conflagration, and upon his motion a vote of thanks was tendered the superintendent and his wife. Professor C. M. Woodworth of the Department of Entomology at the State University is just now in receipt of an appeal from the horticultural association of Stanislaus county for aid in combatting a plague of grass- hoppers, whose present devastating operations are much earlier in the season than has been their habit. The Santa Clara County Grange this week endorsed the action of the recent mass meeting of local growers and voted to hold this season's crop of prunes at a 3 1-2-cent basis; also re- quested the board of supervisors to create the office of county entomolo- gist. A phenomenal weather feature the past last week of May was a soaking three days' rain storm, resulting in great damage all over the state to cherries, berries, and the hay crop. It was a phenomenon for the reason that the month of May has always been reckoned as a "dry season month." Nearly all of the receipts of < berries and the bulk of the arrivals oi berries were rain damaged and had t.> be sold for what buyers cared to pay. Large lines of loose cherries were turned over to the canners at the inside quo- tation and great quantities of Malinda strawberries had to be thrown away. Cherry plums from Vacaville sold at 75c. per drawer and early Alexander peaches from the same place were sold at $2 per box. Heart aches are affecting many San Francisco florists because of the dila- tory action of insurance companies in paying policy holders, and what the outcome will be the Lord only knows. It is unfortunate for this crushed com- munity at this time that we are find- ing that there are both "good" and "bad" insurance companies, and it isn't much consolation to the "in- sured" who need their money that the State Insurance Commissioner is drawing up a "good" list and a "black" list of insurance companies which have losses in San Francisco and will send them to every insurance commissioner in the United States and to every newspaper that will print them. There are instances of good California men who have been acting as Pacific Coast agents of eastern in- surance companies sending in their resignations because the companies wanted the agents to compromise with the policy holders on a basis of 75 to SO per cent. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. S. S. Pennock has moved his ribbon and supply department from the second floor of his building to the main floor of the new annex thus providing con- centration and economy, for his rapidly growing interest. George C. Watson has moved his offices to the Dobson Building, 9th and Market. He is now sole agent in the United States and Canada for the well-known growers of fancy grasses; Barenbrug, Burgers & Co.. of Arnhem. Holland; also Philadelphia representative of J. C. Vaughan, Chi- cago and New York, Western Springs Nurseries, and Horticulture Publish- ing Co.. of Boston. The sympathy of the trade is ex- tended to Mr. Maull, late of the Peacock Company at Atco, on the death of his wife. Many of the leading members of the trade attended the funeral on the 4th inst. Mr. McKubbin of Dreer's. with Mrs. McKubbin will start next week on a three week's vacation to Newfound- land. The way the prospect is painted by Mr. McKubbin makes us register a vow to take that trip if business will only let up long enough. Among the latest new building projects we hear of are an addition of two houses by Fred Aicher. Clifton Heights, and one of three houses by Jacob Becker. Lord & Burnham Co., through their Philadelphia represen- tative, D. T. Connor, have secured both contracts. A. E. Wohlert. Bala, has sub-let the greenhouses to his brother Emil and will devote himself henceforth to the landscaping end of the business. A voluntary bankruptcy petition has been filed in the United States District Court by Edward C. Holmes, florist and seedman, of Broadway. Somer- ville, Mass. His liabilities are $31,245. and his assets $9372. There is one secured and 400 unsecured creditors. NEWS NOTES. The Central Floral Co., Chicago, are to be located at 68 State street. The Twin City Pottery Manufactur- ing Co. of Minneapolis, Minn., has taken the business of the Swahn Pot- tery Co. Thomas Hall of Minneapolis will start a business of his own, having left his position with the Lakewood Cemetery Association. Involuntary bankruptcy proceedings were filed in the United States court against the Hugh L. Aumann Co., Inc., of Norfolk, Va. The Philadelphia Cut Flower Company and the Leo Niessen Company are among the creditors. A five-acre field has been planted to sunflowers by Rood Bros., Lake Park, la. A corn planter was used and the cultivation will be the same as corn. Rood Bros, are reported to have con- tracted to sell their entire output to a seed house at from $1.75 to $2 per 100 pounds. A yield of 1500 pounds per acre is expected, which at $1.75 per hundred weight will bring $26.25 an acre. The report of Dr. Clinton, botanist of the agricultural station at New Haven, Conn., has just been issued. It contains notes of new fungous diseases which have appeared within the year in this State, and two papers containing critical studies of the mil- dew of lima beans and the potato blight. Copies can be secured by ap- plying to the Connecticut Agriculture Station, New Haven, Conn. Among the charges made before the Drake investigating committee at Cincinnati was the alleged sale of flowers from the city parks by the former park superintendent. Quite a number of the local florists have been notified to appear before the grand jury, and while no information as to what they will be asked to testify is given out the inference is that this dis- position of the flowers is the matter under investigation. The Southern Floral Nursery Co., now located at Fruitdale, Ala., has been incorporated as a stock company with capital of $30,000. The head- quarters of the company will be re- moved about Aug. 1 to Bucatanna. Miss., the nurseries at Fruitdale and Fairhope will be extended, and it is planned to establish branch nurseries throughout Alabama and Mississippi in such communities as will subscribe for at least $5000 worth of stock. We are in receipt of a pleasant let- ter from Green's Nursery Company of Rochester, informing us that the fire of the past spring, while it incon- venienced them considerably, coming in such time as it did, was not so disastrous as first anticipated, as the records being complete gave them an opportunity of corresponding with those patrons whose orders were de- stroyed in the fire, thus saving the annoyance and inconvenience that would have occurred had the records of these orders been destroyed. They have now completed the remodeling of the building and are again located therein. June 9, 1906 HORTICULTURE 7*3$ FIELD NOTES ON PEONIES. The following notes were taken Tuesday, May 29, at Dreers' nurseries, Kiverton, N. J. While peonies were several days earlier around Philadel- phia than usual this season, Riverton seems to be later. Whether it be the light soil or some climatic condition Mr. Eisele was unable to say. The writer examined all that were in bloom as to size and quality of bloom, vigor of growth, length of stem, and freedom — the four qualities that appeal most to the commercial florist. In consider- ing the first requisition many very beautiful varieties were passed by on account of their unadaptability for shipping purposes. In all, some three hundred varieties were examined, but only the best and most striking are commented on in these notes. Asa Gray; blush pink of finely im- bricated form, guard petals salmon flesh, center deeper and flaked with lilac and carmine; introduced by Crousse in 1886. Achillea; this variety was not in bloom; Rosenfield's Marie Lemoine is said to be identical. Beaute Franeaise; blush pink with carmine spots; well adapted for ship- ping purposes. Belie Douaissienne; rose pink collar, soft rose shading to white center; nagrant. Belle Chatelaine; pink with white center. Caroline Allain; pink collar, center flesh changing to white; rose scented. Festiva (the original variety intro- duced by Donkaclair in 18oS — not Festiva Maxima introduced by Buyck in 1851); not as large as F. Maxima; a good shipper, known as the "Drop White" around Chicago; ivory white, with dot in center. Many growers have this variety under the name of Festiva Maxima. Andre Lauris; deep bright rosy red, very double. Abel de Pujol; deep rose shading to pink, high full center. Amandine Mechin; most of the good double crimsons are late, this one is among the earlies; high full center, no collar. Ambroise Verschaffelt; deep crim- son, large; a useful cut flower, but has a touch too much of magenta. Delachii; deep crimson shading to purple; one of the best of the dark class. Dela cour Verhille; white with blush collar, broad petals, very fragrant. Duke of Wellington; white with high center and large collar, long, strong stems and very fragrant. Many in- ferior sorts are masquerading under this name. Care should be taken to get only the true variety. Duchess de Nemours; showing up well but the buds had not opened. (We saw it in fine condition at Horti- cultural Hall two days later. It is a grand white I. Duchess de Orleans; Kelway de- scribes this as a pale rosy lake with salmon center; Ward says it is a deep nink with violaceous tints on center petals intersperced with salmon; that sounds a whole lot different to read, but its a good pink all the same. De Boisduval; rose, very fragrant. Eugene Verdier; flesh with white center, vigorous grower, long stems and free. Festiva Maxima; good as ever, fully FIELD OF WHITE POTTEBAKER TULIPS IN HOLLAND. _: m*&0 \ ■ ... . .. . a week earlier than Duchess de Nemours, and ranks first as an early- white to date. Introduced some 55 years ago, some say by Buyck, others by Meillez. Francois Ortegal; deep crimson very richly colored, fragrant. Felix Crousse: bright carmine. Grandiflora alba: not very good as to color but a fine flower. Golden Harvest; straw color with blush collar a very sweet and showy peony, probably the nearest approach to a yellow. Globosa; light bright pink with chamois center; well named. Humei Carnea; we would not men- tion this one except that it is largely grown for cul flowers in some sections, notably around Chicago. It is too ragged for commercial purposes when we have so many other good pinks that are preferable. Lady Leonora Bramwell; soft rose, high center, fragrant. There are few in its color that are more satisfactory than this well-known variety. L'Esperance; vivid rose colored flower, high center, very compact, early, free and highly perfumed. La Brune; deep crimson with golden central petals. Although of the Japanese type with large collar this looks like a good commercial sort if cut early. Its charming form and color would make it sell on sight if offered to the retailer in good shape. La Tulipe; cup-shaped, white with carmine stripes, lung stems, standing upright, well above the foliage. There is nothing quite so distinct and char- acteristic as this variety. One can name it instantly among a thousand. La Coquette; rose, bloom not extra large but a good cut flower variety. ■ Marie Houillon; light satin rose, pink collar and high full lighter center. Rose-scented. Madame Warrogniz; rose guar with carmine center. Madame Couraut; blush white with pink collar; long stems. Madame Furtado; rosy carmine, center petals tinted salmon rose. highly fragrant. Madame Forel; rosy lake, beautiful Bounded flower, borne on long, strong stems. Madame de Vatry; creamy white with pink guard petals, fragrant. M. Paillet; delicate pink. Modeste Guerin; cherry rose. Mme. Barillet Deschamps; rose shad- ing to white; as a commercial sori this one is worth watching. M'lle. Rousseau; white delicately shaded cream. Madame de Verneville: white with carmine dots, very compact flower. Rosa superba; (not the officinalis variety), bright rose. Zoe Calot: delicate rose with lighter center, very durable. Virgo Maria; at first sight one would call this Festiva maxima but I he dots are not so near the center and the petals are more scalloped. Mme. Calot; delicate flesh shading to white, i ollar rose-tinted. GEORGE C. WATSON. Geranium Queen of Pinks is a new bedding variety sent out by an Eng- lish firm this season which is highly spoken of as to its habit, color, and floriferous qualities. We may see it next season. Ho ■ All Ye » Peony Lovers! See mv new creations in peonies at my gardens, South Weymouth, Mass., up to Wednesday, June 13, or at the peony sbow, Boston, June 15, 16. GEORGE HOLL1S, Peony Specialist. We shall have to hand in one week's time a large importation of Cattleya Schroederae and Mendelli. CARILLO & BALDWIN, Orchid Growers and Importers, SECAUCUS. N. J. 740 horticulture: June 9, 1906 TOLEDO PREPARES FOR THE CONVENTION. The latter part of this month will see the seedsmen assembled here in convention and Toledo will try her very best to make this convention one which the visitors will not so easily forget. Toledo has been gaining in favor as a convention city very much of late years; she offers a good many attractions and the beautiful and pic- turesque Maumee river as well as Lake Erie help much to make her a popu- lar spot. A committee has formed itselt among the local seedsmen for the en- tertainment of the visitors, and they will put forth every effort to make it pleasant for all. This committee is composed of Messrs. Henry Philipps. Wm. T. Philipps, Chas. Burge and Rad. Burge of the F. W. Flower Co.. and W. H. Marshouse, and they have great plans. A moonlight trip for several hours will follow the first day's bnsy session and ail members are expected to take part in it with their ladies. This excursion will be on Lake Erie in one of the big lake steamers and will just last long- enough so as not to tire the people out. The entertainment planned for the second day will take the vis- itors in comfortable trolley cars ten miles up the river on one side and back again on the other that they may see what beautiful surroundings Toledo has. This Maumee river is very wide in some places and numer- able islands enhance its beauty. The third day's entertainment will be a banquet worth attending, even by those who are used to such affairs; the committee has set its heart on making this a success from all points and thus to wind up the convention in a fitting way. As first-class hotels may be recom- mended the Boody House, St. Charles, St. Clair, Jefferson, Wayne and De- veaux, and should anyone wish fur- ther information he may address any of the gentlemen of the committee. A PHILADELPHIA SEEDSMAN. There was a planked shad dinner given at a boat club near Philadelphia recently. Each guest had his picture done in water colors on the menu. As the artist had never seen any of the ;-aid' guests he had to draw on his imagination. One of the guests was a Philadelphia seedsman. The accom- panying picture is not very nattering, but the fact that the seeds are sprung 6 feet high and in bloom by the time the hind leg of the sower gets out of the way makes amends, and illustrates forcibly that Burpee's are not the only seeds that grow and grow quick. We refrain from giving the Ismail's name, but can assure our readers that this is not one of the "wilderness of SPECIAL OFFER SURPLUS BULBS LOW PRICES TO CLOSE OUT Caladium Esculentum IOO IOOO 4-5 inch .... $i.oo $9.00 Gladiolus Augusta. The finest white for florists . . . $2.00 $18.00 May. White, flaked crimson 1.50 12.00 Pink and Variegated . 1.00 0.00 Very Choice Mixed . . 9° 8.ou Send for our Wholesale Catalogue of seeds and every requisite for the greenhouse and garden. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 1018 Market St.. Philadelphia.Pa. DOBSON BUILDING 9th & Market St.. PHILADELPHIA George C. Watson SEEDSMAN Sole Agent United States and Canada for Barenbrug, Burgers & Co. FANCY CRASS SEEDS Arnhem, Holland Philadelphia Representative : J. C. VAUGHAN, Chicago & New York Seeds and Bulbs WESTERN SPRINGS NURSERIES Plants HORTICULTURE PUBUSHING CO. Subscriptions, News, Advertising Keystone Phone, 5248 D Main Bell Phone. S639 Walnut James Vick's Sons SEEDSMEN Rochester, N. Y. QUALITY ISM' SEND FOB CATALOGUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON :»*« Went t4th St., New York. Ready for 2 1-2 inch Pots Asparagus Plumosus Nanns True kind Strong Seedlings from Greenhouse picked Seed. Per iooo, $10.00; per 500, $6.00. O.V.ZANGEN,Seedsman,Hoboken,N.J. FARQUHAR'S GRASS SEED MIXTURES ARE CELEBRATED FOR Hardiness, Purity and Permanency Specially blended to suit all conditions of soil for Meadow, Pasture, Lawns, Golf Links, Putting Greens, Tennis Courts, Terraces, Embankments and Shady Spots. Samples and Prices Upon Application STORE HOURS : 7.30 A. M. TO 6 P. M " R. & J. FAROUHJR & CO. Seedsmen, Nurserymen and Florists 6 & 7 SOUTH MARKET ST., BOSTON THOS. J. GREY & CO. Seedsmen Agricultural Machinery Repaired MOWERS SHARPENED 32 South Market St., Boston MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA, ALASKA, BOHEMIA t MUSHROOM =SPAWN = Fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM I SPAWN CO. 91 I CHEMICAL BLDG, ST. LOUIS. WO HELLER'S MICE-PROOF SEED CASES. Heller & Co., Montpelier, 0. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. millionaire seedsmen" we heard of on a recent strenuous occasion in Wash- ington. Joseph Breck & Sons Corp, Seeds.Bulbs.Plants AND AGRICULTURAL HARDWARE 4T-54 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS. June 9, 1906 HORTICULTURE 741 NEW CROP Bronze GALAX Special Price in 10.000 lots $6.00 per case DAGGER FERNS, 1.00 per 1000 crop FANCY FERNS, 1.00 per 1000 They are the Finest and Largest Ferns ever sold. Bouquet Green, ©7.00 per 100 lbs. Bouquet Green Wreaths and Laurel Wreaths, all sizes and prices. Bronze and Green Galax, Trie per 1000. Discount on large orders. Send To Us For Your Laurel For June Weddings. It's the best to be had for all decorative work at this time of the year. Made fresh daily from the woods, 4c, 5c. and 6c. per yard. Satisfaction guaranteed. No matter how large or small the order it will be filled promptly and with the best and freshest stock right from the woods. Telegraph or telephone orders will receive immediate attention. Telegraph Office, NEW SALEM, MASS. Long Distance Telephone Connection. TELL US YOUR WANTS, WE WILL DO THE REST CR0WL FERN CO., MILLINGT0N, MASS. BUSINESS CHANGES. Bonnet & Blake, located heretofore at 20 Boenim place, Brooklyn, will be found hereafter at 106 Livingston street. Nicholas & Reichard, rose growers of Madison, N. J., have dissolved part- nership. Mr. Reichard has taken the Connelly greenhouses. The Finleyville Floral Co. is the name of a new concern that will carry- on business in Union Township, near Finleyville, Pa. Capital stock, $3000. A. T. Linn, E. Garland and C. Fritch- man, stockholders. .1. A. Toner, of the firm of Toner & Sanborn, S. Burlington. Vt., has pur- chased his partner's interest, given up the store on Williams street, and will do business at the greenhouses on Main street under the name of J. A. Toner & Sons. The Chase Nursery Co.. recently in- corporated, will locate at Mercury, Ala., and establish a fruit nursery. The Alabama Nursery Co., in which the incorporators of the new company have been interested, will continue under the management of Herbert Chase at Huntsville, Ala. ler is a nice boy and correspondent of HORTICULTURE. Mr. and Mrs. Chandler will reside at .10 East Pleasant street, Germantown. NEWS NOTES. The Aurora Nursery Co., Aurora, 111., have opened an office at the corner of Fox street and Broadway. The Southern Floral Nursery Co. of Fruitdale, Ala., whose sale of the famous canna Queen of Beauty to the Frank Cummings Bulb & Plant Co.. has been so widely advertised, now an- nounces that their interest this year will centre in Fairhope, a canna which promises to be a money maker. BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS PERSONAL. Miss Ada G. Meehan, daughter of William E. Meehan, of Germantown, Pa., and Warren J. Chandler, were married on Saturday in Grace Episco- pal Church, in Gowen avenue, Mount Airy. The ceremony was performed by the' Rev. Simon C. Hill, rector of the church. The bride who was given away by her father, carried white roses and lilies of the valley. The matron of honor carried pink peonies, and the bridesmaids pink sweet peas. The flower girls carried baskets of flowers. We applaud Miss Meehan's wise selection of a life partner. Mr. Chand- Thig wooden box nicely stained and varnished, 18x30x13, made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, ij^ or 2 inch size per too, $z. Script Letters, v Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. r. MCCARTHY, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. GUDE BROSCO FLORISTS WASHINGTr , D. C. QUDE'S Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled in best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. MeCONNELL 546 Fifth Ave.. New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of tbe Dnited States. Canada, and atl principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam- ships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL DETROIT John Breitmeyer's Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON. D. C. FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET J'< L.\JUlf • JC l'4Jt5-#'Jl>"'Jl^»'Jl>«6e nSijInrop PHILA. x • 16121618 Lndlow Street. Store closet 8 P. M. • Carnations. Beauty Bride and Bridesmaid. Lily of the Valley. Sweet Peas. Telephone 6268-6267 Main WELCH BROS. 15 Province St. BOSTON ' E. H. HUNT Wholesale Cut Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE" T6 Wabash Av., CHICAGO In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture VAUGHAN & SPERRY Wholesale Commission Florists If you wish to buy or sell, see them first 'PHOHE CENTRAL 2S71 40 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Valley "-Sweet Peas FOR JUNE WEODINCS. W. E. McKISSICK Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA PITTSBURG FLORISTS' EXCHANGE 217-219-221-223 Diamond St. PITTSBURG, PA. Largest Wholesale House Between New York and Chicago. 1 / \ E CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. - . 4 V y V CHAS. W. McKCLUR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN P CUT FLOWERS EOWARD REID. I Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead Steet, PHILADELPHIA Stan Close. 8 P. M. i PETER REINBERQ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing advertisers, mentloa Hortlcultare WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO June 5 ST. LOUIS June 5 PHILA. June 4 BOSTON June 7 ROSES Am. Beauty and Edgely Fan. & Sp. •' Extra No. t Lower grades Bride & 'Maid — Fan. & Sp Extra., No. i and Lower gr. . Liberty, Fancy *' Ordinary Richmond, Fancy " Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy < >rdinary Chatenay, Fancy . " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary M/SC£LLAA/£OfS Cattleyas Lilies Callas Lily of the Valley Peonies Sweet Peas Mignonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus. strings " & Sprengen bunches Lilacs per too bunches Snapdragon 15.00 8.00 4.00 2.00 5.00 3.00 1. 00 8.00 2.00 8.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 1. SO • 75 40.00 6,00 6.00 2.00 2.00 .50 10.00 35-00 35.00 25.00 25.00 12.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 1. 00 50.00 12.00 12.00 4.00 6.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 15.00 10.00 6 00 3.00 3.00 2.00 1. 00 10.00 3.00 3.00 1. 00 3.00 1. 00 i-5° ■75 6.00 6.00 3.00 1. 00 12.00 25.OO 25.OO 30.00 12.00 8.00 4 00 4.00 3.00 2.00 12.50 4 00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 2C.OO 15.00 12.00 5.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 8.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 6.00 25.OO 18.OO 5.OO 3.00 I2.00 5.OO I2.00 5.OO 3.00 to 10.00 10.00 4.00 -50 2.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 50 00 2.00 1. 00 50.00 10.00 10.00 2.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 1.50 •25 2.00 1.00 1.00 15.00 35.00 35.00 4.00 .50 '■50 20.00 50.00 50.03 to to 8.00 6. co 4.00 .50 to 5.00 to 3.00 to -35 to 6.00 to .50 to 6.00 to .50 to 3.00 to •50 300 .50 1. 00 •50 40.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 -»5 ■75 20.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 1. 00 8.00 3.00 io.o« 3-oo 5.00 1. 00 5.00 1. 00 1.50 ■75 60.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 ■3° 1.00 1. 00 1.50 16.00 50.00 35.00 J.H.BUDLONG 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. "ra....... ssrs CUT FLOWERS June 9, 1906 HORTICULTURE 748 BASKETS are essential for June commencements. Prices 15 cents to $1.25 each. A good collection of say a dozen assorted sizes and varieties, costing you from 35.00 to $25.00 for the collection, would result in bringing you orders. All styles and shapes. Selections that will please you and cost to correspond. A NEW LABOR SAVER. THE F. F. PIN. The Fern Fastening Pin is a light, strong hair pin made specially for design work. The idea you have been looking for for years. The price is so reason- able that every one can use it. $1.50 per box containing from 10 to 1 1 thousand each, OUR TWENTIETH CENTURY PLANT STAND. Is a hit! See our last week's ad. for full description. OTHER SEASONABLE SUPPLIES. Variety unlimited- THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 56 IM. 4th St., Phila. CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS No sooner had the effects ■08TON of the Decoration Day on- slaught passed away than this market was back again into a condition of congestion even worse than the period that had preceded that holiday. It is doubtful if ever before in this vicinity such an unwieldy sur- plus was thrust upon the dealers. The quoted prices in this issue really have little application when the situation in the aggregate is considered, for vast quantities of roses and carnations, in- cluding those of the finest grades, have been unloaded at from five to seven dollars a thousand and, even at that, the buyers are looked upon as philan- thropists. Lily of the valley which ought to sell well at this date is also badly overstocked. Peonies are begin- ning to come in abundantly and will soon add their bulk to the heavy over- stock being carried from day to day. The wholesalers are puzzled to know what to do with the stuff that is being thrust upon them. Up to Monday, May 27, BUFFALO the market was over- stocked on everything, as previously reported, but from that time on everything in the line of cut stuff that had been carried over for days began to move at a good pace. The shipping trade was excellent and the weather ideal for carrying the stock to destination. Roses were in good supply and demand generally fair; no advance in prices. Carna- tions were a little short on supply; roses were a good substitute in many cases. Outdoor lily of the valley was overflowing, though a good amount was disposed of. Outdoor stock moved well; Harrisii were also good sellers. No special demand on Beau- ties, although enough were on the market if wanted. Peonies were on the list and the best quality sold well; home grown stock held back by cold weather. Cape Jessamine plentiful but no extra demand. For plant decorations the most in demand were geraniums, pink being favorite color and Poitevine the variety in greatest demand. There has been a heavy de- mand on all bedding stock this spring. Since Decoration Day and up to Mon- day business has been brisk and the market healthy, but' at time of mail- ing report, June 5, carnations and other stock are abundant. Reports indicate that CINCINNATI business is somewhat better than usual for this time of the year. The demand for Memorial Day was a pleasant surprise to most of us. Everything in the.line of cut flowers was disposed of, which is saying a great deal, as outdoor stock, especially peonies, was plenti- ful. Peonies met with great favor with the public this year and this showy flower will be grown more ex- tensively another season. Some good Beauties are being shipped into this market now, but all tea roses are quite small. Prices are now down to the summer basis, but stock in most cases is bringing about all that it is worth. Lily ot the valley is coming in fine and is selling well. The same is true re- garding lilies, but the latter are being sold at a figure which leaves but little profit for the grower. Getting ready for and COLUMBUS taking care of the Decoration Day trade was, of course, the great feature of last week. As has been the case in this city with other holidays — the business done last Wednesday was far in excess of what had been planned for, and largely ahead of the business a year ago. One special feature was the large number of orders that were placed, and the sales that were made the day before; in fact, so enormous was this advance sale, so to speak, that very little stock was left for the sales of the day itself — some of the florists were practically cleaned out the night before. Peonies were a great feature and, in fine form, we had had them for several days, but they came in so near the holiday, that growers held them back all they could knowing a better price could be ob- tained Decoration Day. This gave us immense quantities of them, but there was not enough to supply all. so great was the demand. Carnations were in splendid demand — the supply was grand also — but even at the advanced rate, the sales continued steady and strong. Other flowers went well and at good prices, but peonies and carna- tions were the leaders. There was very little hardy outdoor stock in the market, and many of the craft think that it was this cause which threw such an immense business into flor- ists' flowers. Whatever the reason, an elegant business was done, as the empty ice chests most eloquently testi- fied. It is always a hard thing to say how trade compares on any holiday with previous years, but it seems to be agreed that we had the best Deco- ration Day in the history of this city. All the florists, INDIANAPOLIS both wholesale and retail report a most excellent Decoration Day busi- ness, especially the cemetery florists and those that control an out of town trade. It was a harvest for the peony growers, as the crop was just at its height. Abundance of stock was to be had in all lines and by noon Wednes- day everybody was practically sold out. The majority report the best season the y have ever had. Business the past week PHILA- was fairly active for the DELPHIA season. Following Dec- oration Day bulky sub- jects, such as peonies and low-priced items like carnations were most in de- mand, but later in the week better qualities were called for. Good Ameri- can Beauties enhanced considerably in value and were scarce. Kaiserin has the call in the white class and Kil- larney among the pinks. Lily of the valley and cattleyas in good shape and in excellent and steady demand. Cen- taurla imperialis, which is used mostly in decorations, has fine long stems and comes in pink, white, yellow and lavender. Peonies are still a strong feature in the market. For Decora- tion Day considerably more were used than last year. The wholesale houses were working until 10 p. m. on Sun- il.iy sending out wagon loads to north- ern and western points less climati- cally favored. The supply was ample exi ept in white. Here is a point not yet sufficiently impressed on the peony growers. Plant plenty of whites — all the good ones — early, mid- >on and late. Officinalis alba, Festiva Maxima, Duchess de Nemours and Duke of Wellington are among the good sorts of white giving a succes- sion. Dealers state that the peony has made a trade for itself and does not hurt the regular sale of other flowers. Among the new items seen around are moss roses and Scotch pinks. 714 HORTICULTURE, June 9, 190& FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist ■COOGAN BUILDING 55-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel 299 Madisoo Sq. Open 6 a. m. to s P. M. FORD BROTHERS JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist SELLINO AOENT FOR LARO.EST OROWERS A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises every variety (frown for New York market, at current prices TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City 48 West 28th Street, NEW YORK A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone. 3870 or 3871 Madison Sauare. Walter F, Sheridan Wholesale Com mission Dealer la Choice Cut flowers 39 West 28th Street, New York Telephone : 90a Madison Sq. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE % FLORIST * OF NEW YORK Phone 1664-1665 Mad. Sq. 43 W. 28th St. HICKS &CRAWBDCK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. Established BUY FROM »* r* 1891 SHIP TO IVlt, TRY *■'■■■*-* ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers in Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ALWAYS ON HAND THC HICHEST \/ A I I CTV ALWAYS GRADE OP VMLLCI ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McM ANUS, jSfifiZ 42 VV. 28th St., New York H . 1£ . FROMEJNT Successor to Wm. Chormley Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: »aoo, 2toi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH 1 10 W. 28th Street, New York Tel. 324-325 Madison Square FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil. F- Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty and Edgeley fan and sp. " extra No. i " Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp *' extra '■' No. i and lower giades Liberty, fancy " ordinary ■ Richmond, tancy ordinary , Golden Gate, fancy " ordinary Cha4enay, fancy ordinary Last Half of Week I First Half of Week ending June 2 beginning June 4 1906 1906 IO.OO to 20.00 10.00 to 15.00 6.oo 10 10.00 6.00 to 8 00 4.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 5.00 1.50 to 2.00 1. 00 to 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 10 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 ■75 to 2.00 1. 00 to 2.00 6.00 to 12.00 10.00 to 15 00 •50 to 4.00 2. CO to 8.00 to. 00 to 12.00 10.00 to 15.00 •50 to 8.00 2.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 5.00 4.00 to 6.00 ■5° to 2.00 1. 00 to 3.00 3.00 to 5.00 4.00 to 6.00 •5° to 2.00 1. 00 to 3.00 Carnations, Fancy Carnations, Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies. Callas Lily of the Valley Paeonies Sweet Peas, bunches Hignonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus... " " &Sprengeri, bunches Snapdragon Last Half of Week ending June 2 1906 1.50 to .50 to 35.00 to a.oo to 4. CO to 1. 00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to .50 to .50 to 10. CO 20.00 10.00 2.00 1.50 50.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 c.OO 1. 00 •75 1.50 15.00 30.00 20.00 First Half of Week beginning June 4 1906 1.50 to .50 to 35.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 1. 00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to .50 to .50 to to 10 00 to 20.00 to 1 0.00 to 2.00 1.50 50.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 5.00 1. 00 ■75 IC.CO 30.00 20.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN GO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th 5T. Vd. \£l Midlion Sq. New York TRAENDLY & S CHENG H WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quetations on fall orders Tel. 798.799 Madison s,. 44 West 28th Street, New York Citj Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York City Cut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone: 3860-3871 Madison Square JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. 53 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture June 9, 1906 horticulture: 745 Fancy Ferns *-Sr. ,00° on Larger Orders Michigan Cut Flower Exchange ^Wholesale Florists 30 and 40 Miami Ave., DE TROIT, MICH Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers. WM. DILGER Manager BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist BB-S7 W. 26th Street - - NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 2921-5243 Hadison Square J. B. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS* SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG. PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. ESTABLISHED 18V.! JOHN J. PERKINS & SON WHOLESALE AND COMMISSION FLORISTS 1 15 W. 30th St. New York Tel. No. 956 Madison Square REED <2L KELLER 122 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets.Wire Work & Novelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and florists* Requisites. iLBAYERSDORFER&CO^ 50-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES BEST LIHE IH THE COUHTRT Our Mr. Jos. Stern has CONE TO EUROPE to buy your florist supplies and novelties for the autumn. Buy of the enterprising florist supply house J. STERN & CO. 1928GERMANT0WN AVE., PHILADELPHIA, PA. YOU 1 WE I f ORDERS I ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER BEAVEIM'S 52.50 FADELESS per SHEET MOSS case Send for Circular and sample LYRATA a lasting evergreen, takes the place of wild smilax for June decorations. IT'S well worth trying. DO IT MOW? E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Best Flowers the Boston Market N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. 84 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New York FOR ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer In Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. NEW $1.00 per 1000 CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX Discounts on larger quantities. Write for prices on case lots. WE HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. Fresh Northern. $2.00 per 1000. |_YRATA, the best substitute for Smilax, $7.00 per ense. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire Designs, Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, 5c. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO.,8 * i1 MiSU!;. &&"■ WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.- PER 100. "TO DEALERS ONLY. CINCINNATI June 4 ROSES Am. Beauty andEdgely, fan and sp. extra No. i Lower grades Bride and Maid, fan. and sp " " extra ** " No. i and Lower gi Liberty , fancy " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy Ordinary. Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary Chatenay, Fancy " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary HISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies. Callas Lily of the Valley Peonies Sweet Peas Mignonette Adiantum Cuneatum '* Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings " " & Sprengeri, bunches Gladiolus Snapdragon 20.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 3 00 to 25.00 20.00 12.50 8.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 ■35 3.00 2.00 10.00 4.00 .50 1.00 15.00 50.00 35.00 DETROIT June 5 BUFFALO June 5 20.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 3-00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 6.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 400 8.00 6.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 12.00 12.50 4.00 -50 1. 00 30.00 30.00 .60 2 00 12.50 50.00 40.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 7.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 8.00 7.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 TO.OO 8.QO 3.00 3.00 •3° x. 00 1. 00 1.25 )5.00 4O.OO 25.00 3.00 2.00 12.00 10.00 4.00 6.00 .60 2.00 3.00 1 50 20.00 50.00 50.00 PITTSBURO June 4 20.00 12. CO 8.00 2.00 2.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 25.00 1500 10.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 10 CO 6.00 12.00 6.00 8.00 4.tC 10.00 5.00 4.00 2.00 15.00 4.00 •25 ■75 1.00 1.00 l.CO 15.00 25.00 25.00 0.00 1.50 20.00 50.00 50.00 12.00 Geo* A. Sutherland Co. CUT FLOWERS Florists* Supplies and Letters 34 HAWLEY STRE T - - BOSTON Consult the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide on pages 746 to 748. The KERVAN CO. 20 WEST 27th ST., N. Y. WHOLE8ALE OEALER8 Fresh cut Palmetto & Cycas Palm Leaves, Galax, Lew cothce, Fernsand Mosses. All Decorating Evergreens 746 H ORTI CU LTURL June 9, 1906 List of Advertisers Page Allen Wm. Stuart Co.744 Aschmann Godfrey. --J26 Am. Horticultural Dis- tributing Co 74° American Nursery. ■ -728 Barrows H.H. & Son. 726 Bayersdorfer H & Co. 743-745 Beaven, E. A. 745 Boadington A.T 74° Boston Florist Letter Co 74i Boston Plate and Win- dow Glass Co 75 ' Breck Joseph & Sons 740 Breitmeyer's J. Sons 741 Budlong J. A 742 Burpee W. A. & Co.. 7 to Carlton H. R. 7*7 Carrillo& Baldwin... 726-739 Chicago Carnation Co 727 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 74° Cooke G. H 74' •Cottage Gardens 73° Cowee A 730 •Crowl Fern Co. 741 Dilger Wm 745 Dorrance Benj 73° Dreer H. A 75° Eaton H. N 73° .Edgar W.W. Co 730 Edwards Folding Box Co. 74a Esler J. G 75" Ernest W. H 75° 'Eyres 74' Farquhar R. & J. & Co •••740 (Faiimount Chemical Laboratory Co 752 FenrichJ.S 744 Foley Mfg. Co 75° Ford Bros 744 FromentH. E. 744 GreyT. J.&Co 74° Gudc Bros. Co 74' Gurney Heatei Mfg. Co 75' Guttman Alex. J 744 Hagemann Wm. & C0.728 HailAsso. 751 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Wor^s 75° Hartshorne Jas 727 Heller&Co... 74° Herbert David&Son-727 Herr A. M 73° Herzog W. S. 730 Hews A. H. & Co.... 750 Hicks & Crawbuck ..744 Hilfinger Bros 75° Hippard E 75° Hitchings & Co 752 Hollis Geo 739 Horan E. C 744 HuntE.H 742 Kasting W. F 745 Kervan Co.. The 745 Kessler.P. F 744 King Cons. Co 75' Klokner A. 75° Kroeschell Bros 751 Lager & Hurrell 726 Lang, Julius 744 Laogjahr, Alfred H.. .744 Larchmont Nurseries .730 I.awritzen C 727 Page Leuthy A. & Co 726 Lord & Burnham Co. 752 Lowden T. L. & Son. 749 Manley Chas. H 750 McCarthy N. F 745 McConnell Alex.. .. 741 McKellar Charles W.742 McKissick, W. E. ...742 McManus Jas. 744 McMichael S.J 73" Michell H. F. Co. ...740 Michigan Cut Flower "Exchange 745 Millang Charles 744 Millang Frank .744 Moltz A 715 Moninger J. C. ■•■••751 Murdoch J. B.&C0--745 Murray Samuel.. ... .741 Nicotine Mfg. Co 750 Niessen Leo. Co 742 Pennock SamuelS 742 Perkins John J. & Son 745 Perkins St. Nurseries. 726 Pierson F. R. Co. 726 Pierson U Bar Co. . . .751 Pittsburg Floral Ex.. 742 Plainfield Nursery ...730 Plumb Wm. 728 Pierce F. O. Co 75° Pye E. H 727 Raynor John I 744 Reed& Keller 745 Reid Edw 742 Reinberg Peter 742 Robinson H.M.& Co. 745 Roehrs Julius Co 727 Rolker August & Sons7so Rose Hill Nurseries. .726 Sander & Son 726 Schmidt J. C.Co 730 Scollay John A 751 Schultheis A 728 Sheridan W. F 744 Siebrecht & Sons 726 Siggers & Siggers ...749 Sim Wm 727 Situations & Wants. .749 Skidelsky S. S 737 Smith W. C 726 Standard Plate Glass Co 749 Stern J. & Co 745 Stearns A. T. Lumber Co 75' Sutherland Geo. A. Co 745 Thorburn J.M. &C0.728 Thornton Bros. 727 Traendly & Schenck.744 Totty Chas. H 730 Troy, J. H 727 Vaughan and Sperry.742 Vick's las. Sons 740 Walsh M. H 727 Ward Ralph M. Co.. .728 Waterer John & Sons. 728 Watson G. C 740 Weathered Co 751 Weber F. C 741 Weber H. & Sons 727 Welch P.ns 742 Wintem: 730 Woodman, E. & C. ..727 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide READ IT Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Regular advertisers In this Issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will indicate the respective pages. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Thos. J. Grey & Co., 32 S. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alternantheras, red and yellow, 2-ln., $2.00 100; rooted cuttings, 50c. 100, $4.00 WOO. Brilliantissima, 2-in., $2.50 100; root- ed cuttlugs, 00c. 100, $5.00 1000. Davis Bros., Morrison. 111. ASPARAGUS. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Sprengerl, z l-z-liu, $2.25 per 100. Otto Bourdy, Lowell, Mass. Asparagus Plumosa, 2-in. pots. Fine plants. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good reference. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa., or Wm. F. Kastiug, 385 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. BAMBOO STAKES. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St.. N. Y. Fur page see List of Advertiser*. BAMBOOS. J. H. Troy, New Roehelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BEDDING PLANTS. Larchmont Nurseries. Larchmont, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. H. N. Eaton, sT Sudbury, Mass. Coleus, Versehaffeltli. Golden Bedder. For page see List of Advertisers. W. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Converse Greenhouses, Webster, Mass. Yokoham* Nurseries. 727 Young. Thcs. Jr 741 Zangen O. V 740 A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS. S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia, Pa. Begonia Glolre De Lorraine. For page see List of Advertisers. BOG PLANTS. Bog plants, including Dionaea muscipula, Sarracenias flava. purpurea, rubra, etc. Write for prices. James M. Lamb. Fayette- ville. N. C. BOX TREES. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers- Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertiser*. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New Y'ork. Lllium Harisii ami Longiflorum. For pnse spp List of AdvertHeri Wm. Hagemann & Co., 55 Dey St., N. Y. "Royal Clusters" Lilies. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokohoma Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CANNAS. Canna Alemannia, dry or started roots, $2.00 per 100. J. H. Krone, Jr., Fort Smith. Ark. 10,000 fine potted stock ready to plant. 20 best sorts. List free. Benjamin Con- nell, West Grove. Pa. CARNATIONS. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. My Maryland and Jessica. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, III. Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. CENTURY PLANTS. Agave Americana (Century Plant) from 2 1-2 to 3 and 4 inch pots, cheap. Send for price lists. James M. Lamb, Fayetteville, N. C. E. & C. Woodman, Danvers, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. 5000 best commercial sorts. List free. Benjamin Connell. West Grove. Pa. Charles H. Totty. Madison N. J. CLEMATIS. Clematis panlculata, 2-yr., transp., $6 per 100; 1-yr., strong, $4 "per 100. E. Y. Teas, Centrevllle, Ind. COBAEAS. Cobaea scandens, $1.00 100. Express paid. Chas. Gay, Des Moines, Iowa. COLEUS. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass., Rooted Cuttlugs. For page see List of Advertisers. CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. COREOPSIS. Coreopsis lanceolata, 2 1-2 In. pots, $2.50 per 100. E. Y. Teas. Centrevllle, Ind. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Foy page see List of Advertlstrs. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box CoT, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCAS STEMS. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. C. WlDterlch, Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. E. & C. Woodman, Danvers, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DECORATIVE PLANTS. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. 1. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENA INDIVISA. E. & C. Woodman, Danvers. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. S. Herzog, Morris Plains, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Converse Greenhouses, Webster, Mass. June 9, 1906 HORTICULTURE 747 EGG PLANT. Fine Egg Plants, 3 inch pots, $2.00 a 100. Cash, Roney Bros., West Grove, Pa. FERNS. A. Leutby & iy :, Roslindale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Sons, Whitman, Mass. Nepnrolepls Barrowsll. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. V. Nephrolepis Plersonl Elegantlsslma. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. C. Smith, 61st & Market Sts., Phila. Boston and Scottii. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Bowery, New York. Foley's 226-228 1-2 FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. A sample 100-lb. bag of Blatchford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator Fer- tilizer only $2.75. It is composed solely of pure rose growers' bone meal, nitrate of soda, Peruvian guano, sulphate of am- monia, sulphate "I potash and gypsum, in the correct proportions. For benches and potting plants, roses, carnations, lilies, mums, etc., it has never been surpassed. Address J. W. Harwell. Blatchford's Calf Meal, Animal and Poultry Foods, Fertil- izers, Karbo Dip, Seeds, etc., Waukegan, 111. Established at Leicester, England, in 1800. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Bos.on Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. G. A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pn. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 2U W. 27th St., N. » Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St.. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennoek, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Co , 1928 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McCounell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. WeberT^326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., Newlork. For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St.. Albany. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. For page «pp List of Advertisers. 1214 F St., Gude Bros. Co., Washington. D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray. 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest. 28th and M Sts., Washington. D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co.. Cambridge. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers Hllfinger Bros., FL Edward. N^ Y7 For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX. Crowl Fern Co., Millington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & (',,., S-ll Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS. Wm. S. Herzog, Morris Plains. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. M. Herr, Lancaster. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. For Geraniums New Life, Telegraph, Trego aud leading kinds, true for stock, Write. Roney Bros., West Grove. Pa, GERANIUMS, large itock of strong plants in bud and bloom. 3-in., $5.00; -1 in.. $6.00 per 100: BEGONIAS, in bud and bloom. 3-in., $6.00 per 100: AMERICAN BEAUTY, Hue 2 year old bench plants, $7.00 per 100: Dorothy Perkins, Baby and Crimson Ramblers, in 2 1-4 and 3-in.; DRACAENA INDIVISA, 3-in., si 20; 4- in.. $1.80; 5-in., $2.50 per doz: VINCA VARIEGATA, 4 in.. *7.50 per 100; AS- PARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2 1-4 in., ready to shift. $1.00 per 100; FOXGLOVE and other herbaceous stock. Large stuck nf flue CHRYSANTHEMUMS and CANNAS. Can make prompt shipment. Send for stock list. Cash with order, please. REEDS LAKE FLORAL COMPANY, Mich. Trust Bldg., Grand Rapids. Mich. GLADIOLI. Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sous, New York. GLADIOLI, FORCING VARIETIES. Joseph Breck & Sons Corp.. 47-54 N. Mar- ket St., Boston. GLASS. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Standard Plate Glass Co.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Eroadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co.. Nepouset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Moninger Co.. 117 East Blackhawk St., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marion St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Manlev" Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HOSE. Anchor Greenhouse Hose is the best for Florists. Mineralized Rubber Co.. New York. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 aud 40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich., Wm. Dilger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. Crowl Fern CoT. Millington, Mass. For page see List of Advertiser- E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Muss: l.v For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY PERENNIALS. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Piersou U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 188-200 Franklin St., Cor. Pearl, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. KroeschelT Bros., 35 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchings & Co.. 1170~ Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co.. 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOTHOUSE GRAPE VINES. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. IMPATIENS HOLSTII. C. Winterich. Defiance. O. IMPORTING HOUSES. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. Plants and Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Win. Hagemann & Co., 55 Dey St., N. Y. "Royal Clusters" Lilies. For page see List "f Advertisers. INSECTICIDES. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Nikoteen, For page see List of Advertisers. Hammond's Paint & S. S. Works, Flshklll, N. Y. Horicum. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Yokohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y.. For page see List of Advertisers. LANDSCAPE ARTIST. William Plumb, 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS. Alex. McConnell. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. • For page see List of Advertisers J. Brettme?er'.s lions, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Evres, 11 N. Pearl St.. Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Tele- graph or mail orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. MASTICA. F. O. Pierce Co.. 170 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. MOONVINES. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 Ontario St., Phila. For page see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., fill Chemical Bldg., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. 748 HORTICULTURE June 9, 1906 NURSERY STOCK. Hart Pioneer Nursery, Fort Scott, Kansas. J. 11. Troy, New Roehelle, N. T. John Waterer & Sous. Ld., American Nursery, Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. ORANGE TREES. Julius Hoehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans. England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrillo & Baldwin, Secaucus, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. Slggers & Slggers, Washington, D. C. Patents. Trade Marks, and Copyrights. 25 years' active practice. For page see List of Advertisers. PEERLESS REPAIR CLAMP. A. Klokner, Wauwatosa, Wis. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. The Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PIPE FITTINGS. Pipe, Valves and Fittings. Cuyler & Mohler, Baltimore. Md. Manufacturers' prices, F. O. B. your railroad station. Im- mediate shipment. Try us. POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., $1.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. PUTTY. Ben], Hammond, Fishkill on Hudson. N. Y. Twemlow's Old English Glazing Putty. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Roehelle, N. Y. Roses, Klllarney. For page see List of Advertisers. Benj. Dorrance, Dorranceton, Pa For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Pierson, Cromwell,- Conn. Grafted Roses. SEEDS. T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. S. J. Renter. Westerly. R. I. Roses, 2 1-2-in. pots. Kaiserines and 300 President Carnots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good refer- ence. Wm. F. Kasting, 385 Ellieott St., Buffalo, N. T. Roses. Baby Rambler, the strongest dor- mant stock in the country, $25.00 per 100' 2 1-2 In. pot plants. $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. Brown Bros. Co., Rochester, N. Y. 2 1-2-in. pots, ready now.~ Baby Ram- biers, Teas, H. P. Roses. 50 varieties, at $30.00 1000; Crimson Ramblers, $25.00 1000; Baltimore Belle. Dorothy Perkins, Pink' White and Yellow Ramblers Oneen of Prairie, Seven Sisters, etc., at *20.00 1000 Gilbert Costich, Rochester, N. y. SEEDS — Continued. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Mlehell Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Grass Seed Mixtures. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 2C1 Fulton St., N. Y. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 1789. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. SEED CASES— MICE PROOF. Heller & Co., Montpeller, O. For page see List of Advertisers. STEAM TRAP. E. Hlppard, Youngstown, O. For page see List of Advertisers. SWEET POTATO PLANTS. Jersey and red yam sweet potato plants ready to ship, 20c per 100; $1.00 per 1000. Cash, please. S. J. McMichael, 142 Lar- kins St., Fiiidlay, O. For page see List of Advertisers. VEGETABLE PLANTS. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol. Pa. Plalnfleld Nursery, Plainfield, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord & Buruham Co. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marlon St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St.. Cb 1 ea go. For page 6ee List of Advertisers. The Chicago Lifter" J. C. Monlnger Co.. 421 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. VINCAS. E. & C. Woodman, Danvers, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Vlnca minor var.. 2 1-2 In. pots, $4 per 1 0. E. Y. Teas. Centreville. Ind. Converse Greenhouses, Webster, Mass. Vlnca Variegata. VIOLETS. II. R. Carlton. Wlnougnny, O. Violet, Gov. Herrick. For page see List of Advertisers. William Sim, Cliftondale, Mass. Princess of Wales. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Lawritzen, Rhinebeek, N. Y. Marie Louise. For page see List of Advertisers. WEED KILLER. Fail-mount Chemical Co.. Broad & Fair- mount Ayes., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK. Heed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wirework. Write for our catalogue ' Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Joseph Breck & Sous, 51 and 52 N. Market St.. Boston. Mass For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Bos ton. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St.. Boton. Welch Bros.. 15 Province St.. Boston. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued. Buffalo. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. F. Kasting, 383-87 Ellieott St., Bof- falo, N. Y. Chicago. A. L. Randall Co., 21 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. E. H. Hunt, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Chas. W.McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Vaughan & Sperry, 60 Wabash Av., Chicago. Cincinnati. Ohio Cnt Flower Co., 129 E. Sd St. Wm. Murphy, 128 E. 3d St Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Excbange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dllger, mgr. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Stuart Allen Co., 53 W. 28th St., New York. J. S. Fenrich, 110 W. 28th St., New York. Ford Bros., 48 West 28th St., New York. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. Alex. J. Guttman. 43 West 28th St. E. C. Horan, 55 West 28th St., New York. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., New York. Julius Lang, 53 West 30th St., New York. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. James McManus, 42 W. 2Sth St., New York. Chas. Mlllang, 50 West 29th St., New York. Frank Mlllang, 55-57 W. 26th 8t.. New York. A. Moltz, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. John J. Perkins & Son, 115 W. 30th St., New York. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St.. New York. Traendly & Schenck. 44 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Hicks & Crawbuck, Inc., 76 and 78 Court St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. W. E. McKissIck, 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Leo Nlessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phila- delphia, Pa. S. S. Pennock, 1612-18 Ludlow St., Phila- delphia. Pa. Edward Reld, 1526 Ranstead St., Philadel- phia, Pa. Pittsburg. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pitts- burg. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. New Offers in This Issue. ANNOUNCEMENT. G. C. Watson, Dobson P.ldg.. 9th and Market Sts., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES AND DECORATIVE PLANTS. A. Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CANNAS. C. Wintericli. Defiance. O. For page see List of Advertisers. GARDENIA VEITCHII. C. H. Totty. Madison. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. George Hollis. S. Weymouth. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. SEMPLE'S ASTER PLANTS. J. C. Schmidt Co., Bristol, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. SURPLUS BULBS. H. F. Micbell Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. TARGET BRAND WEED KILLER. American Horticultural Distributing Co., Martinsburg, W. Va. For page see List of Advertisers. June 9, 1906 H O RT ICULTURE 749 TARGET BRAND WEED KILLER A most valuable formula for disposing of weeds. Positively effective. RESULTS GUARANTEED «— . One application will last almost an entire season. Order a trial gallon, which makes 50 gallons treating liquid. Price, $1.00 per gallon can; $4.00 per 5 gallon can; $7.50 per 10 gallon can. REG. U. S. PAT. OFF MADE ONLY BY.. HORTICULTURAL INSECTICIDES, $35.00 per 50 gallon barrel. AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL DISTRIBUTING CO., P'p'-b.^insburcw.va. WRITE for complete catalogue. CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS. (Continued.) Business conditions LOUISVILLE were generally satis- factory last week. Car- nations and roses continue to come in sufficient quantity to meet all de- mands. Peonies and sweet peas are abundant and there is a steady call for them. Lilies and lily of the valley may be had in small quantities, with a light demand. In other stock the supply and demand are about equal. The plant and cut flower OMAHA trade have been far better this season than in any pre- vious year. Decoration Day trade was even more than the florists could handle. There was an abundance of flowers of all kinds early, but the big shipments necessary to meet the out of town demands soon caused a shortage of carnations and good roses. The propitious com- SAN mingling the past week FRANCISCO of Memorial Day, school closing days and a surprising number of weddings had a happy trade effect — the first re- sumption since the holocaust of a market value for flowers. Memorial Day needs especially created the de- mand, and the few re-established florists found sufficient warmth in the traffic activity that coats were laid aside. This day has always rated well among the few big flower-selling days of the year. Some of the growers wisely remembered this, and the fur- ther fart that all the banks opened the Monday preceding the day for remem- bering the dead and depositors were privileged to draw on their accounts at will, and therefore thousands of peo- ple whose home flower gardens were burned would lie in funds but have no flowers for their dead. The growers made no mistake in their reckoning and ceased from their custom since 1 he earthquake of letting their posies dry out and brought in to the city florists a vast amount of stock to be paid for if sold. It was not enough, the Mow- ers and greenery they brought. Every- thing was cleaned out, and, take it all in all, the Memorial Day floral busi- ness in San Francisco was almost equal to late like occasions before the disaster. Among the recent contracts secured by the Pierson TJ Bar Company are ranges of TJ bar houses for C. E. Riley, Newton, Mass.. and A. R. Harris. Irvington. X. Y. STANDARD PLATE CLASS CO. Manufacturers, Importers and Jobbers - AMERICAN AND FRENCH GREENHOUSE GLASS 2?1* DudHUrH tYeel BOSTON, HAS5. 61-63 Portland Street ' GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. Chicago. 111.— D. Wood Brant, six houses, 40x185. S. Burlington, Vt.— J. A. Toner & Sons, range of houses. Altoona. Pa.— Karl Kuny, one house. 24x100. Bristol, Tenn.— Bristol Floral Co., three houses, 20x50. Minneapolis, Minn. — Otto Will & Son. range of houses. College Point, N. Y — Anton Schul- theis, addition 100 ft. Govanstown, Md— I. H. Moss, range of houses, each 26x180. Danbury. Conn.— Joseph E. Cornell & Co., one house, 20x50. New Castle, Ind. — Peter Weiland, four houses, each 28x300. Meramec Highlands, Mo.— Philip Giebel, two houses, 25x75. J • PATENTS TrademarKs and Copyrights Send ynur business direct to Washington. Saves time and insure- better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active practice. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failures of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS ? Box 9. National Union Building '\ Washington, D. C. A A USEFUL ARTICLE. Ocean City, N. J„ June 2, 1906. HORTICULTURE, Boston, Mass. Gentlemen: — I have just finished an examination of HORTICULTURE of above date, a pleasure afforded me oc- casionally through the courtesy of a subscriber. Next to the regular con- tributions, editorial comments, etc., which are always good, I was inter- ested in numerous and helpful ad tisements, prominent among which is the one on last page for a weed-killer. I can give testimony both as to the efficieni y and economy in using this particular preparation. We have at. our summer residence here, a long ash pavement, which for years has given us trouble because of the weeds and grass that grew there, and which we had given up as a hopeless case until we applied this particular brand of W 1-Killer. The result was instan- taneous, and now after a year sin» its application no vegetation of any kind can be seen. I lay particula Stress on the economy of the prep tion, because of the time and m spent in trying to exterminate them with a hoe, plantain pullers, etc. Very respectfully, (signed) MARY KELLY. MAVIMWWWIMnVVVIWMAMnVMIIr WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. WANTED QUICK TO GET OUT OF BUSINESS. < Jelling old and health poor, to acres of land, iq Greenhouses, about 40,000 square feet of I I Lass , Horses, Wagons, Tools, all in working order. Wholesale and Retail Trade of 40 Years,' Standing. 10 minutes' drive to depots and post-office. Would sell the whole or half interest, or put it into a stock company. To anyone m aning business this is a good chance. Come to the place and see for yourself. T.LLowd6n&Sons,Pit^saf^,d' FOR RENT TEN GREENHOUSES in running condi- tion; possession immediately; $50. Dwelling house attached, $12; or will run on shares. Apply TRAENDLY & SCHENCK, 44 W. 28th Street, N. Y. WANTED— A trusty, experienced fore- man (unmarried) for rose and carnation establishment; 25,000 feet of glass. Near Boston. In writing give full particulars. Address D. D.. care Horticulture, Boston. salesman" \\ ANTED— To introduce a line of irrigating and sprinkling outfits for greenhouses and outdoor use; a proven - Bennett Bros, 1 0., Lowell. Mass. 750 horticulture: June 9, 1906 RICES-~ . SZHD FOR SKETCHES ESTIMATES AHD CATGLOGfUJL r~REEL — rior-BED sash. VLNTiLfmnq Apparatus, FITTII15S A/iO tf/l/IY OTHZR THIM<$S « If you are having delay in getting your roof material, send your orders TO US and don't be in trouble. We will handle any order in the time agreed. Try us. FOLEY MANUFACTURING CO. 471 W. 22d Street - CHICAGO The Standard Steam Trap Certificate of merit awarded at Washington, D. C, Florists' Conv-ntion. For simplicity, durability and per- fect satisfaction it has them all guessing. It is in a class by itself. To see it work a large plant as well as a small will convince the most sceptical that it is the Florists' Friend. The Standard Ventilating: Machine still Uads as the most durable, easiest working and the all-around satisfactory machine. The Duplex Gutter is gaining all the tim-r, over 12,000 feet sold thus far this sea-on. Catalogues free. E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio VWfVWWW>IWM>VW)M/V^VVVWVVVV wWV^>N^W^wi^r»^i«x<^> : ■ ! ■ : : ■ economy dictates FA1RM0UNT WEED KILLER You Cannot Hoe Out Weeds or Grass for Twice the Cost 1-2 gal. makes 25 gal. treating liquid, Cost, $0.75 1 5 10 50 50 " " " " 1.25 » 250 " " " " 6.00 " 500 " ** " " 11.00 " 2500 " " " " 45.00 Less than 2c. gal. to put on GET THE FAIRMOUNT First in the Field Still First in Merit "Eleven Years of Success" "Imitations are not Cheap" AC E N TS Jos. Breck & Sons, Corp., Boston Henry F. Michell Co., Phila. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Phila. Griffith & Turner Co., Baltimore, Md. I. Chas. McCullough, Cincinnati, O. J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., Cin- cinnati, O. Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, O. W. C. Beckert, Alleghany, Pa. St. Louis Seed Co., St. Louis, Mo. Harnden Seed Co., Kansas City, Mo. -Or Direct from Manufacturer- FAIRMOUNT CHEMICAL LABORATORY Broad and Fairmount Ave., Phila,, Pa, t^^fm^**********^! % »< N^%^N«PW^%^NIlrfMOW^%^^ *»ml*m^>>ttt>**+ ■*% ^» >A>W<^iM«W»^g evofeato th&^ FlORfSZPlANTJMAN, IzMscape Gardener^ J X/nd/'ed /ofe rests i0f // ffamllfonTface. Bo/to//, Mass. di/bscr/pHon, $1.00 \ LIBRARY NEW YORK BOTANICAL CiARDBft. 754 HORTICULTURE June 16 1906 asBSBsaeaeesiSBsesisisesBBOS^^ ■a ■s •a •a •a •a * & & & © •a •a S •a ■a •a •Si All the new ferns have some good qualities, but only one has all the good qualities. That one is NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI Every frond is perfect. Never reverts to type. It grows and increases as rapidly as the old Boston. Makes a symmetrical plant in any size pot from 2 1-2 inch up. Its superiority is acknowledged by the introducers of the other forms of Boston fern. Received a unanimous report of superior merit from the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston on February 20 last. The Massachusetts Horticultural Society on March 24, at their big spring show, honored it with a Silver Gilt Medal the highest award made to any of the numerous novelties exhibited. Buy now and get the advantage of having a good stock to sell while it is yet a novelty. Orders filled strictly in rotation. Heavy advance orders are now in hand. Prices, $25 per 100; $200 per 1000. 500 at I0O0 rate H. H. BARROWS & SON WHITMAN, MASS. m i Si I i 1 •a If 1 & :^&?., June 16, 1906 HORTICULTURE 755 &£.."% PRINCESS VIOLET STOCK The Princess of Wales is —till the leader <>t all single violets. There is no other variety on the market that ean compare with it as a commercial violet because it blooms from Sept. 15th to May 1st; every bloom is marketable. It has size, it has color, it. has length of stem. It has fragrance. It sells when any other vari.ty, single or double, ean not be given away. The people want it. So great is my confidence in this violet that the following Autumn I will devote 80,000 feet of glass to the growing of this variety. I have about 200,000 nice young divisions now ready to ship at the following prices : $2.00 per 100 $15.00 per 1000 500 at 1000 Rates Lots of 10,000 $13.00 per 1000 Lots of 5000 at $14.00 per 1000 WILLIAM SIM, Cliftondale, Mass. Order your Violet Stock now Largest grower of Violets in America ■V^* W i^V^»" GOVERNOR HERRICKj \$ r* gfte NEW VIOLET The finest single,, the freest bloomer, the greatest money maker ever offered for sale. Write me today. 1 doz., $2.00 ; 100, $10.00; 1000, $75.00; 5.000 or more at $60.00 per l,0o0 H. R. CARLTON J Originator and Introducer WILLOUGHBY, O. K»W>l»M»XW->lt » 00 •<»«■>•• o«-^« HORTICULTURE VOL III JUNE 16, 1906 NO. 24 Published "Weekly by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone. Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART, EDITOR AND MANAGER. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies #1.00 2.00 .05 ADVERTISING PVATES. NET Per Inch, 30 inches to page . . .90 Full Page 24-°° On Yearly Contract — 52 consecutive times — per inch, .70. per page . 20.00 COPYRIO.HT, 1906, BY HORTICULTURE. PUB. CO. 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 OF THIS ISSUE Page FRONTISPIECE — Rhododendron fragrantissima FILMY FERNS— A. Hans— Illustrated 759 CATTLEYA CITRINA— James Hutchinson 760 LILIUM BROWNII— H. H. Thomas 760 MAGNOLIA WATSONI— Robert Cameron 761 NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONI— Illustrated 761 RHODODENDRON FRAGRANTISSIMA— J. D. Hat- field 761 EDITORIAL The United States Express trouble — Where tin- Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists leads — The high art ot arrange- ment 762 NEW WICHURIANA HYBRIDS— G. C. W 763 SOME GOOD PEONIES— Illustrations 764-765 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists' and Gardeners' Club 766 Newport Horticultural Society 766 New York Florists' Club 766 Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston 766 Page NEWS OF CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— (Continued) American Association of Park Superintendents.... 766 Columbus Florists' Club 766 Cincinnati Florists' Society 767 Outdoor Rose Show at Philadelphia 767 New Bedford Horticultural Society 767 Club and Society Notes 767 SEED TRADE 76S CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston. Buffalo, Cincinnati, Columbus, Louisville, New York, Philadelphia 771 MISCELLANEOUS Personal • •, 7*>3 All Received in One Day's Mail 763 Some Good Peonies 763 News Notes 7*>3 San Jose Scale 763 Business Changes 771 Greenhouses Building and Projected 777 List of Patents 777 ( Ibituary 777 SUPPLEMENT WITH THIS ISSUE Lilium Brownii var. leucanthum LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. Y.— E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Ellicott St. CHICAGO, ILL.— R. S. Lund, 1034 W. Monroe St. CLEVELAND, O. — A. L. Hutchlns, 38 Plymouth St. COLUMBUS, O. — M. B. Faxon, 322 E. Broad SL CINCINNATI, O. — Frank W. Ball, Walnut Hills. DETROIT — C. B. Chase, 59 Miami Ave. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. — George B. Wlegand, 1610 N. Illi- nois St. LOUISVILLE, KY. — F. L. Schulz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd VIONTREAL— William Cooper, 568 St Paul St. NEWPORT, R. I. — David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— George C. Watson, Dobson Bldg., 9th and Market St. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — Luther Monnette, 866 Isa*- bella St., Oakland, Cal. TOLEDO, O. — J. L. Schiller, 929 Prouty Ave. WASHINGTON, D. C— James J. Harty, 14th and H Streets, N. W. 758 HORTICULTURE June 16. 190*5 Annual Auction Trade Sale TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1906 Consisting of Goods for Florists to Grow on. Also Palms for Private Decorative Pur- poses for the Lawn or Veranda. Also Bedding Plants. These Goods are Sold Without Reserve. Take Advantage of Our Closing Sale. WIYI. ELLIOTT <& SONS ■ 201 Fulton St., New York IWDWIWWWWKWIVWWWMWIWm H PEONIES 3 THE COTTAGE GARDENS CO. I 3 OUEENS, L. I. Have the Largest, Finest and Most Complete Collection of I PEONIES IN THE WORLD a Send for our Peony Catalogue. ! SI HEADOUARTERS FOR BEDDING PLANTS Geraniums, Heliotrope, Fuchsias, Coleus, Dracenas, Salvias, Verbenas, Petunias, Cannas, Lobelia, Ageratum, Asters, Marigolds. &c, &c. Hardy Roses in great variety, Crimson Ramblers, Cobeas, Vincas, Maurandya and other Climbers. Good Assortment of Hardy Perennials. Price List on application. WM. W. EDGAR CO. Wholesale Growers of Palms, Ferns, Rubbers, Decora- tive and Bedding Plants. WAVERLBY, HASS. BEDDING PLANTS Ready to ship the day order is received. COLEUS from 2Y, in pots tine plants. $2.00 per 108; ?I7.0f per 1OC0. Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltii, Victoria, and 10 other fancy varieties. Nutt, Poi'tevine, Ricard, Jaulin. 3 in., $5.00 per 100. BOSTON FERNS, ready for 5 in. pots, $35.00 per 100; 6 in., $50.C0 per 100; T in., $C5.00per 100. H. Bf. EATON, South Sudbury, Mass. : MWWWIrVWWI/WWWMrWVWVWMrWk VVVWWWVVVVVVVVVMrVVVVVtr^WVVVVVlrVVVVVVVVVVVWVV.' f-f 'Zl f All Ye HO< Peony Lovers! See my new creations in peonies at my gardens, South Weymouth, Mass., up to Wednesday, June ij, or at the peony show, Boston, June 15, 16. GEORGE HOLLIS, Peony Specialist. Cyclamen Giant Hybrids, Seed taken only from exhibition stock, none better, in six colors, including Sal- monium and other Novelties. Twice trans- planted, $3.00: 3 in. $7.00; 4 »n. $ia.oo per hundred. Canna Pennsylvania, Kate Gray, Allema- nia, Duke of Marlboro and twenty others, 4 In. $6.00 per 100. CHRIST. WINTERICH, Cyclamen Specialist, DEFIANCE, - ■ - OHIO. Vegetable Plants SWEET POTATO, CABBAGE, TOMATO, PEPPER. CELERY All kinds of Vegetable Plants. Best Plants, Lowest Prices. Can ship direct by all express companies insuring low express rates. Write for Prices- Send list of your needs in Vegetable Plants and we will give you special low prices. PLAINF1ELD NURSERY, Plainfield, Indiana ASTER PLANTS Semple's and Queen of the Market. Fine Plants grown from the Best Seed in White, Pink and Lavender. $2.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT CO. BRISTOL, PA, ARTHUR GOWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvcle Farm BEJKLIN, P*. Y. HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER IOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog Gardenia Veitchii Grand, healthy little stock for benching or potting on. Roses all kinds. Own root and grafted. Write for prices. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS for fall delivery in any quan- tity. Orders solicited now. Send for list. Smilax, Plumosus, Robustos and Sprengerii. Carefully grown; ready June 15th to September 15th, at moderate prices. Send for list. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. ROSES Bride, Bridesmaid, Perle, Golden Gate and Ivory, extra strong, well rooted stock from 3 inch. $5 per ioo, $45 per 1000. Best quality, careful packing and prompt service. JOHN C. HATCHER, Amsterdam, N. Y. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. 100,000 GERANIUMS No. 1 stock Ricard, D. Grant, Poitevine, Nutt, Buch- ner, Castellane, Perkins, most in bud and bloom, strong 3 inch, $3.50, 4 inch, $4-5° Per ioo; Special low price in 1000-10,000 lois. Petunias, Dreer's fringed, Begonia, Vernon in bloom, 3 inch, $3.00 per 100; Ageratum, blue, 2 inch, $1.50 per ito. Dracaena Ind. large stock, 5 and 6 inch, $2.00 and $3.00 per doz. ^_3j£ feet, $4. co per doz. Cannas, choice French, 3. 4 inch, $4 per 100, Cash. Wm. ?. Herzog, Morris Plains.N.J. Jun Hi, 1906 HORTICULTURE 769 Filmy Ferns Hymenophyllum Demissum Todea Pellucida (Hymenophylloldes.) Trichomanes Radicans We spoke in a few articles about the most desirable ferns for general use; the list is far from being com- plete, but there are many, such as gymnogramma, gleichenia, cheilanthus, pelltea and others which are more properly collection plants. We close our little review with a few words on filmy ferns. Filmy ferns are certainly the most delicate and the most interesting things to grow in dwelling rooms where they grow luxuriantly and require very little care. They have naturally to be grown under glass bells or glass cases and in a place where the sun can not strike them; they can be grown in pots or planted in a little rockery. Being slow growers and keeping their old fronds for years, when once planted and not disturbed, they will last and prosper for a long time. The box or pan or jardiniere which is to be covered with the bell glass or glass case has to be lined with zinc and filled with broken stones; if grown in pots these pots are put on top and the space between filled out with clean moss. If a little rockery has to be built, the stones are cov- ered with a layer of turfy soil and the stone work built over it. These stones have to be sandstone or other porous stones which will absorb the moisture easily and where the rootstalks can climb. A few pieces of cork bark can be mixed with it. The whole construc- tion has to be made with taste. Little soil has to be used and that must be porous. Sandy peat is the best. Once planted, a little fresh moss can be added, then the bottom is tilled with water and the glass cover put tightly over it. They have to be let alone; there is no need "whatever to lift the glass cover, only when it is necessary to put fresh water in the bottom and that is seldom the case, the condensed evaporation dropping back, except what is absorbed by the plants. Filmy ferns have been grown that way with better success than in greenhouses where it is generally too warm and where a special corner has not been prepared for them. Filmy ferns are found in nature growing in cool sit- uations' surrounded by very damp atmosphere. New Zealand and Australia are their headquarters. Some are found in the Andes of Chili, in the mountains of East and West Indies, a few in the United States or in Europe. Those from Central America and South Sea Islands require more heat. They are found climbing on the foot of tree ferns and over fallen trees; some creep in the moss, some grow over damp roots. The todeas are the only ones which grow in decayed wood and leaf mould. A little cool cave or a miniature ravine built in a corner of a conservatory where mois- ture enough can be obtained and planted with filmy ferns is a sight never to be forgotten. A good way to grow them also is a pit three to four feet deep, with cement bottom to keep one or two inches of water, covered with sashes a little higher than the surrounding ground. A rock work can be built in it, but growing in pots is handier on account of the rela- tively small place, and they do not like to be disturbed. If pots are used half pots are the best, and they have to be put on bricks or reversed pots to keep them out of the water. That pit must be built on a shady north side or under a big spreading tree; in winter it can be cov- ered with straw mats ; the plants not being near the glass a few degrees of frost will not hurt them. With a good drainage, the compost to plant them in is a mixture of broken sandstones or soft bricks with sandy peat, chopped sphagnum and coal dust. For those with thin hairy creeping rootstocks like most hymenophyllums the pots when filled with that mixture can be covered will) fresh sphagnum and the plant put on top of it with a few hooks to make it hold; the root- stock must never bo buried under the soil. For those with thick rootstocks which climb over rocks, like trich- omanes, after being put on top of that mixture, the pot has to be filled up with the same stones between the roots. Todeas want more soil, but very porous, and' drainage enough to avoid danger of stagnant water on the roots. Filmy ferns want to have their fronds always moist; if once withered they come to life no more, but they should not be sprinkled. The surroundings must be kept moist enough so that the condensed evaporation keeps the fronds moist; it is only in very dry weather when dam lough can not be kept that sprinkling with soft water is necessary, but it does more harm than good. They are never nicer and healthier than in the fall when the cool nights bring much condensation and 760 horticulture: June 16, 1906 the fronds are dripping with moisture. Being always surrounded by dampness, they do not need much watering but that has to be looked after anyway. Filmy ferns are represented only by three genera Hymenophylluni, Trichomanes and Todea. They are all of very delicate texture, have only mid ribs and no side ribs. Some are very finely and some broadly divided ; some look more like sea weed than ferns ; some have fronds not over one inch long while others grow over one foot; some todeas have fronds over two feet long. Most of the filmy ferns are of very dark green color while some are very light green and some are cov- ered with hair; these last ones cannot stand overhead sprinkling. They are all very showy when well-culti- vated. These are a few of them which we have in cultivation : Hymenophyllum : Asplenoides from Central Amer- ica is a small species; caudiculatum from Chili or Brazil, a strong growing species with a tail-like append- age at the end of the frond ; crispatum from New Zea- land, crispy frond, dense in habit; demissum, South Sea Islands, fine divided, free growing ; flexuosum, New Zea- land, large growing and finely divided; Forsterianum from Brazil, large growing fronds, light green and un- dulated; tunbridgense from Europe, a small growing species making big turfs mixed with moss. Trichomanes: Alabamensis, from the United States, has narrow crowded egg-shaped fronds; angustatum. Japan and Java, light green in color, very delicate; auriculatum, Japan, a wide-creeping species, frond stalkless, narrow and long, broadly divided; Luschnati- anum, from Brazil, a very nice species; maximum, Java, a strong growing species; radicans (Killarney fern), from Europe, are all over the world, one of nicest of which there are a few varying forms; reniforme. New Zealand, has the fronds entire and kidney-shaped; trichoideum, West Indies, very delicate species, fronds divided in hair-like divisions. Todea: Pellucida (hymenophylloides). New Zea- land, has a thick fibrous trunk and long-stalked, large, very delicate fronds; superba, New Zealand, the nicest of all the todeas, frond long and very finely divided; Fraserii, from New Caledonia and Australia, has a fibrous trunk like osmunda, big broad fronds, very del- icate in texture; Wilkesiana, New Hebrides, a little filmy tree-fern, fronds nearly like pellucida. ^£??-> jt^^^-^t^ Cattleya citrina Cattleya citrina is one of the most fascinating of orchids. Its peculiar habit of growth with its leaves hanging downwards, looking exactly like a plant upside down, attracts the attention of almost everyone. It is a native of Mexico and grows at a considerable elevation and is a true epiphyte. We sometimes see it grown on blocks, but do not consider this very kind treatment, as it is a plant which loves air and it is almost impossible to keep the roots moist enough on a block, and at the same time have the cool, airy con- ditions necessary to the welfare of the plant. A raft with about an inch of fern root and good sized pieces of charcoal at intervals will keep the roots moist without continual watering. Nothing sour should be allowed near the roots. The best plants the writer has seen were at the Boyal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh. These were grown in ordinary teak baskets hung vertically, not against a wall or glass partition, but near the centre of the cattleya house where the air could circulate around them. The plants were dipped and allowed to drip in such a way that the foliage never got wet which was perhaps partly the reason why the plants were in such fine condition. The leaves are glaucous and are covered with a waxy bloom which, with the pendant habit of the plant, may be taken as an indication that nature did not intend that the foliage should remain wet. The flowers are very attractive and appear in May and June and are also pendulous, yellow, and very fragrant. Pittsburg, Pa. Lilium Brownii The typical Lilium Brownii is said to have been cul- tivated in Europe since 1838. Lilium Brownii has on many occasions been referred to as a native of China, yet there is no record of its ever having been found there. The origin of Lilium Brownii seems to be obscure. It appears that its name first occurred in the catalogue of F. E. Brown, a nurseryman of Windsor, England, about 1838 or 1839. Whatever be its origin, Brownii is a magnificent lily which has often been considered to be the problematical Lilium japonicum. Its large trumpet-shaped flowers are of a thick and wax-like text- ure; inside they are white and on the outside heavily suffused with chocolate coloring. In the bud state this chocolate coloring is most marked. Among importa- tions of lilies from China there have been some forms of this, the principal one being that represented in the accompanying colored supplement, namely, Lilium Brownii leucanthum, which was awarded a first-class certificate by the Royal Horticultural Society last year. This lily was first sent to Kew by Dr. Henry in 1889, and during recent years it has been imported in consid- erable quantities. It is a vigorous grower, the stems reaching a height of 4 to 5 feet. The long-tubed flow- ers are creamy white with a ruddy tinge outside and having a yellow throat. Lilium Brownii Chloraster is also a beautiful form of Brownii received in importations from China. It differs from the variety illustrated by its brownish stem, narrower leaves, and less drooping flowers. It is also noteworthy on account of its having been used as one of the parents of the beautiful hybrid Lilium Kewense. The other parent of the latter was Lilium Henryi. Writing about Lilium Brownii a well-known grower says : "No mention of L. Brownii and its varieties would be complete without directing attention to a lily which botanists persist in calling a variety of L. japon- icum (Krameri of gardens). The lily in question is that which used to be called Lilium odorum, now called L. japonicum Colchesteri. It has nothing to do with L. japonicum. It is undoubtedly a form of Lilium Brownii. /■fzvxyu^ ff^ /A< r-r-t-K-A f June 16, 1906 HORTICULTURE 761 Magnolia Watsoni In the Garden Magazine for this month its editor, Mr. Wilhelm Miller, has an excellent monograph on magnolias. His meagre account of Magnolia Watsoni can easily be excused, because very likely he never saw the plant in bloom. Any person who ever saw this plant in bloom could never forget it this side the grave; that is, if lie has the sense of smell. Mr. Miller says this plant has failed in England and hopes that it may prove hardy here. I cannot see why it should be a failure in England, if they are not cod- dling it too much or giving it the same treatment they give to Hydrangea paniculata ; that is, growing it in pots and giving it the protection of a cool greenhouse. I am glad to be able to let Mr. Miller know through the pages of Horticulture that Magnolia Watsoni is perfectly hardy in Massachusetts. About two weeks ago I discovered a plant in Mr. Harry Rand's garden. North Cambridge. Mass. When the plant blossomed about a week ago Mr. Rand sent me some material to have it identified at the Gray Herbarium. To my great delight it turned out to be nothing less than Magnolia Watsoni. This is a remarkable plant ! It. is not as showy as some of the other Japanese species of magnolias but its great charm lies in its delightful fragrance and the length of time it produces its blossoms. It is very strange that we did not hear about this plant before as it has been grown in the above garden for twelve or fourteen years, and has blossomed many times before this year. It was obtained from the Shady Hill Nur- sery when the nursery was located at the corner of Beacon and Kirkland streets. Cambridge. The shrub is of large dimensions now, and has stood many severe winters. It is fifteen feet high and about eighteen in breadth. Even when it is nut in blossom it makes a pleasing plant. Its foliage is bright and clean and is not often molested by insect pests. Its flowers do not open all at the same time, there- fore it is not as showy as one might expect it to be. However, this is not a misfortune as it produces flowers for five or six weeks consecutively and their delightful fragrance is enjoyed in the garden for that length of time. The flowers are from four to six inches across when they are open. When open they are more showy on account of their bright colored filaments but to one they are more pleasing when they are in the bud stale. just about ready to expand. They are pure white then and much more fragrant. The fragrance is much like pineapple but, if anything, more pleasing. The plants of Magnolia fuscata (Michelia fuscata) which were exhibited by Mrs. John L. Gardner at Massachusetts Horticultural Hall last Saturday, June 2nd, were admired by every one. not for their blossoms but for their fragrant flowers. The fragrance of Mag- nolia Watsoni, I would be willing to say, is one hun- dred per cent, stronger and one blossom will fill the largest room with fragrance. Like all other Japanese magnolias it prefers a shel- tered position and a rich and well-drained soil. Nur- serymen should make a note of this plant. When it is once known there will be a big demand for it. There is an excellent plate of this plant in the Botan- ical Magazine table 7157. Nephrolepis Piersoni This picture shows what can be done with the original Pierson fern. It represents a plant at the Hunnewell conservatories. Wellesley, Mass. The plant is in a 12-inch pan. is five feel across and seven feet deep. It has not had any special culture other than to see that it got plenty of water. Rhododendron fragrantissima SHE FRONTISPIECE The accompanying photograph is of a Himalayan rhododendron, R. fragrantissima. The specimen is nine feet high and seven through. Of a number of species ami varieties this is the easiest to grow, and one of the best white-flowered ones. Mr. Harris, my predecessor, did not succeed in blooming it. It always set buds well, and it was only by accident that we got it i" (lower. We did as he had done — stored it with other tender rhododendrons, which sometimes were sub- jected to a few degrees of frost. One autumn it was put in early — with the Indian azaleas. It held its buds and bloomed magnificently the following spring. Then it missed a season, and just because it got a slight autumn frost, which did not even injure the Indian azaleas. Then we knew the reason why it had not bloomed before. It will thrive in good loam with a little peat and sand, and will take liquid manure occasionally when making its growth. The flowers are pure white, widely campanulate, I to ."> inches in diameter, and powerfully fragrant. ■ 762 HORTICULTURE June lfi 1906 horticulture: AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. TVjprwnt, Oxford 292 a WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager. The refusal of the United States The United states Express Company to give any ex- Express trouble planation of their peremptory raising of the rates on cut flower shipments from New Jersey points, places them in a very unfavorable light, and. in a measure, gives justifi- cation for the charge that the move is simply vindictive and tyrannical. The rival "wagon express," which has been running successfully ever since the trouble a few years back, and which perhaps is the irritant back of this rough-shod action of the big company, affords an easy relief for shippers within a restricted area but, to those outside of those limits, is worse than useless. In the absence of evidence to the contrary it is reasonable to assume that the rates formerly charged by the U. S. Express Company and still in force with every other company are sufficiently remunerative. It is recorded that one of the express companies — the Wells-Fargo — has earned 40 per cent, annually for the past four years. These companies oppose all parcels post legisla- tion. Mr. Grower, where do you stand on this question? On several occasions the request has been made through the columns of this and other journals that readers urge their respective congressmen to take favorable action on the bill establishing a parcels post service. How many have done so? Society meetings and con- Where the Society ventions are crowding close- of American Florists and ]v one on the other and the Ornamental greatest convention of the Horticulturists leads vear s0 far ■ as attendance, enthusiasm, and recreation count — that of the S, A. F. at Dayton — is now but two months away. This organization. with its sweeping charter and comprehensive scope, belongs to no special interest or division of horticul- ture but is equally concerned with the welfare of every department — florist, plantsman, seedsman and nurseryman. That the influence of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists is not felt in some directions as effectively as in other.- is due, in part, to the activity and direct usefulness of some of the special organizations, and, in part, to a more or less general misapprehension as to the legitimate sphere of this society. A closer affiliation between the growers of outdoor ornamental material and the pro- ducers of indoor decorative stock is much to be desired. These interests are both growing, have much in com- mon, they cater to the same sentiment and serve the same people; many concerns embrace both departments and many more will do likewise in the near future. That the Society is fully alive to the situation and its duty in the premises, is well evidenced by its generous provision for an outdoor exhibition at Dayton this season. Whether the trade for whose benefit this step was taken is far-seeing and discerning enough to take advantage of the opportunity thus provided, time will disclose. But it is the Society's province to lead and there is always room in the front rank for the man of progress. Keep your eye on Dayton. The art of arrangement and group- The high art jng) whether applied to the dispo- of arrangement sJtion of material in cut flower work, the arraying of plants in the exhibition hall, the planting of garden beds, or the massing of trees, shrubs and flowers for landscape ef- fect, calls for qualities which comparatively few pos- sess, judging from much of the work we see from day to day and for which either the artist or his employe must be held responsible. In nature there is a proper place for everything and the workman who is able to rightly interpret nature's purposes and methods will not go far wrong if he proceeds accordingly and does not permit his judgment to swerve under the dictates of fad, expediency, sensationalism or the mandates of an imperious patron, as in the case of a certain wed- ding where the mother of the bride insisted on the dec- oration of the mansion with the brightest red flowers obtainable, in defiance of all accepted sentiment and fitness, with the object of intensifying by contrast her daughter's white apparel and making all else subjective to the central figure in the performance. In the out- door planting of ornamental material we often find, on the one hand the made-to-order landscape architect with his stereotyped treatment, on the other the en- thusiastic plant lover who insists on filling his garden with a jumble of everything that looks pretty in itself, without regard to its relation to its surroundings. To such a one it is next to useless to expound the merits of ''mass"'" grouping or to try to convince him that he should cast out four-fifths of his treasures for the sake of breadth and bold effect. Going back to the other ex- treme— we have in mind a half acre suburban lot which the owner turned over to a professional land- scape architect who proceeded to lay it out with the regulation blocks of contuses, kerrias. peonies, yuccas, retinospores, etc. ; the owner wanted to be in the fashion and he got there. The adornments of a certain public ground at present include a number of beds of azalea mollis with the tall spires of foxgloves intermingled. A discordant and unnatural mixture surely; how su- perbly effective those foxgloves would be if placed in an unstudied "colony" against a tall dark background of foliage. Instances innumerable might be cited to slmw that we all — gardeners, landscape architects, flor- ists and amateurs have yet much to learn of the rudi- ments of <>iir "high an." June 16, 1906 HORTICULTURE 763 NEW WICHURIANA HYBRIDS. Some five years ago Hoopes, Bro.. and Thomas introduced a set of six new hybrid Wichurianas that were meritorious. The varieties named Wm. P. Dreer, Robert Craig and Edwin Lonsdale were the best of the six. This firm has been working along the same lines since and then- recent exhibition of other new varieties at Horticultural Hall, Phila- delphia, shows a distinct advance. Only two of the new ones, Christine Wright and Columbia, are named as yet, the balance being shown under number. Christine Wright is a lovely pure silvery rose, fine both in bud and when full blown. It has large petals, and is quite full to the centre. Co- lumbia is a clear daybreak pink shad- ing to blush, lovely in the bud and also when open. It is semi-double but. charming even when full blown. Both this and Caroline Wright are of fine substance. No. 32 is a dark rose, a cross between Wichuriana and American Beauty, the fragrance of the latter being very apparent. A fine thing. No. 33, crimson, a cross with Gruss an Teplitz, lacks form and substance but good color. No. 41, lighter in color than 33, and like that variety lacks form and substance. No. 42, pure white, small but fine form and substance, similar in char- acter of bud to Robert Craig but smaller and pure white. No. 45, deep crimson, better substance and form than 33. No. 56 is similar to Christine Wright but a lighter shade. No. 58, rose, very double and good form, lacks substance, small petals. No. 43, blush passing to white; large; fine form in the bud but not quite so good as Columbia when open, being a little lacking in substance. Altogether these new varieties are far in advance of the original six and are well worth the attention of rose lovers. G. C. W. WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. PERSONAL. Mrs. M. B. Faxon, the seedsman's wife, is in Boston on a visit to her mother and sisters. Mr. Faxon is with the Livingston Seed Company, at Columbus, Ohio. Among the visitors to HORTICUL- TURE'S office this week were Samuel Murray, Arthur Newell and wife of Kansas City; W. C. Langbridge of the Jerome B. Rice Co., Cambridge, N. Y. Mrs. Cameron, wife of H. L. Cameron. of North Cambridge, sailed on the steamer Ivernia. June 12, to visit London. Mr. Cameron will join his wife in Scotland a' month later. They intend touring Europe for two months, returning in September. Miss Clara Hayden, daughter of C. H. Hayden, the well-known florist of Dexter, Me., was married on June 6th at the residence of her parents to Dr. H. M. Crassland of Dexter. After the ceremony the happy couple started for Boston and the Berkshire Hills on their wedding tour. On their return they will spend the summer at their cottage at Ocean Park, Me. Stop syringing grapes when they be- gin to color. One good large peach or nectarine is worth a dozen poor, small ones. Don't be afraid to thin the fruit; they can- not possibly do any harm after they are severed from the branch but on they might. Keep on watering out-door roses if the ground is at all dry. Get to thinking about sowing seed of herbaceous plants for next season's flowering. Find out all you can about peonies; it will be worth something by and by. Have you seen Nephrolepis Whit- manii? It is certainly a beauty and the best of it is that it is a shapely specimen in all its stages of growth. Get one and multiply. If you have anything good out of the ordinary, send it to the exhibition and let the other fellows see it. Don't expect a gold medal for it. If you have no herbaceous plants you should get to see someone who has. There are some beautiful things com- ing into bloom now; if you only could see them many of them or their kind would this fall or next spring find a home on your place. NEWS NOTES. Robert M. Leavitt of Elmira, N. Y., sustained a loss of about $500 through a fire in the building which he occu- pies. Insurance covers it. ALL RECEIVED IN ONE DAY'S MAIL. "Plants All Gone." HORTICULTURE: Discontinue our ad. Plants all gone. Send bill to us and oblige. HAMMERSCHMIDT & CLARK. Ohio. "Worth the Price." Notify when this expires, as I want to renew. The discussion on mechani- cal watering is worth the price. — L. A. District of Columbia. "The Greatest Paper Out." Inclosed find $1 to pay for HORTI- CULTURE, the greatest paper out on scientific floriculture; it is all right. — H. L. Nebraska. "Fifteen to One." Dear Sir: Inclosed find $1 to place my ad. in paper one more week. Have sold $15 worth already from my $1 ad. of last week. Yours truly, Massachusetts. G. H. W. "One of the Two." Gentlemen: — From our recent gladi- olus advertisement, inserted in three trade papers, but two of the three so far as we know brought us any or- ders. One of the two was HORTI- CULTURE. Yours truly, WM. ELLIOTT & SONS. New York. SOME GOOD PEONIES. We are indebted to Mr. C. W. Ward of Cottage Gardens, for the photo- graphs from which were made the series of handsome peony illustrations published in successive issues of this paper. Alex. McConnell has moved his floral establishment to the Windsor Arcade, 571 Fifth avenue, New York, a larger and more commodious building. M. Alexis Callier has been appointed president of the Societe Royale d'Agri- culture et de Botanique de Gand to succeed the late Count Kerchove de Denterghem. The entire establishment of George Lorenz of Astoria, L. I., N. Y., together with all the plants in greenhouses and the outdoor stock will be sold at auction on June 20. A terrific hail storm swept through Ontario County, New York, on the morning of June 10, doing serious damage to greenhouses and nursery stock in Canandaigua and vicinity. The boiler house and ends of four greenhouses at W. & K. Pedersen's establishment, St. John, N. B., were destroyed by fire on June 9. The loss, which is estimated at $1,000, is covered by insurance. The publication of the Revue de l'Horticulture Beige, edited by the late Count Kerchove de Denterghem, is to be continued under the direction of M. Charles Pynaert, assisted by Messrs. DeNobele, A. Van den Heede and Verdonck. It is estimated that the W. & T. Smith Co. of Geneva, N. Y., lost $100,000 by the storm of wind and hail that swept over that section last Sun- day. Growing nursery stock was fairly battered into the ground. Fruit growers in that locality are all heavy losers. In the Queensland Agricultural Journal for March, 1906, F. Manson Bailey describes a new white-flowered dendrobium, of the Aporum section. It is a native of British New Guinea, and is said to be well worthy of culti- vation. The name given to it by Mr. Bailey is D. litoreum. SAN JOSE SCALE. Department of Agriculture, — Division of Zoology, Harrisburg, Pa. Editor HORTICULTURE. Dear Sir: — Noting that on page 385 of HORTICULTURE you have referred to my statement as to the use of the Lime-sulphur Wash for the San Jose Scale, I beg to say that I am correctly quoted therein, and I can assure you that we have had excellent results in spraying with the Lime-sulphur Wash, without the Salt, applied when the trees were dormant. Nothing has proven as cheap, nor as beneficial to the trees, nor as sure in killing the San Jose Scale. It will not, however, act as a certain remedy for the Oyster- shell Scale, although we have had good results in using it for the Scurfy Scale. Very truly yours, H. A. SURFACE, Economic Zoologist. 764 HORTICULTURE June 16, 1906 Some Good Peonies La Tulipe Creamy" white, tinted flesh, purple spots. Mme Calot Delicate flush. GlGANTHEA Rose pink; very early. PULCHERIMA Blush wnite. June 16 1906 HORTICULTURE itl 766 Jp* COUKONNE D'OR Creamy white, centre petals tipped purple, late. Henri Murger Deep rose, late. 766 HORTICULTURE June 16, 1906 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. PITTSBURG AND ALLEGHENY FLORISTS' AND GARDENERS' CLUB. The subject for the meeting June 5th, was "Peonies and Other Out-Door Blooms," but on entering the hall it was apparent that the peony was queen of the evening and the other out-door blooms" but humble atten- dants on her Majesty. The principal out-of-town exhibitors were Messrs. T. Meehan & Sons and H A Dreer of Philadelphia, and U BetsYher of Canal Dover, Ohio. The season was nearly over with Eastern exhibitors, and with one of them the plants had been divided and set last fall so that their flowers were at some- thing of a disadvantage, but they were in large variety, carefully labeled and pleasing colors. . Among the Meehan peonies Deli- catissima was noted for its pleasing color and Couronne d'Or, Charlemagne and Marie Lemoine were notable among the Dreer peonies. It was evidently the height of the season with the Ohio peonies for almost without exception they were magnifi- cent hemispheres of loveliness. Ihe light and rosy pink section seemed the best and particularly noticeable were Lady Bramwell, Duchess d Orleans, Floral Treasure, Jenny Lmd, Edulis Superba. In whites there seemed nothing bet- ter than Festiva Maxima, and it was something of a surprise that this variety introduced to the trade m the 50's should still stand at the head of the list The Edulis Superba also shows up well with only a few pmk superiors. The size and fragrance of the peonies shown was a revelation to many of us, and it certainly looks as though the present peony enthusiasm was founded upon a substantial basis Schenley Park Conservatories showed very fine white peonies, gaillardia, pyrethrums, columbines, oriental poppies, and a general collection of seasonable flowers. S. J. Wolfe of Emsworth showed clerodendron, pop- pies, dahlias, peonies and pyrethrums. F. Burki, Gibsonia, Pa., a good collec- tion of peonies. The July meeting of the club will be a business one to arrange details for the annual picnic. H. P. JOSLIN, Secretary. NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. There was a fair attendance on Ladies' Night and a very pleasant sociable evening was spent by the members and their ladies. The routine business was put through with commendable expedition. Mr. Pepper reported for the outing committee that the indications are favorable for a large party on the excursion, July 2. Tickets are ready and the program will be completed in a few days. Mr. O'Mara on behalf of the special com- mittee appointed to interview the U. S. Express Company, reported that the officials of that company had declined to comply with the request for a consultation and had taken the ground that the matter of express rates was something that con- cerned only the company and the in- dividual shippers. The committee would still keep working on the mat- ter and would thank shippers for any further information they could supply. On the matter of a club contribution for San Francisco the secretary was authorized to communicate with the secretary of the California Horticul- tural Society and report later. Reso- lutions were adopted extending sympathy to Messrs J. B. and W. F. Nugent and Peter T. DeVoy on the recent bereavements in their families. On the exhibition table were some fine peonies from C. W. Ward and Charles Lenker, the latter including some superb Japanese varieties. Also a collection of Cattleyas gigas, Men- delli, etc., from Lager & Hurrell which was awarded a cultural certificate. Among the finest varieties were Mossiffi Summitense, M. virginalis and M Reineckiana. H. Beaulieu showed peonies and pansies, P. Neihoff his rose named Columbia and H. H. Bar- rows six plants of Nephrolepis Whit- mani. , Business being closed the rest ol the evening was given up to entertain- ment, singing, etc. An excellent colla- tion was served and each lady received a bunch of roses. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. The ninth annual meeting of this association convened at the St. James Hotel, Washington, D. C, at 10 A. M., on Tuesday, June 12, President Theo- dore Wirth in the chair and about twenty members in attendance. The president read his address which was a well-considered and practical docu- ment and was followed by the secre- tary-treasurer J. W. Duncan, who pre- sented his annual report showing a small balance to the good and a mem- bership of seventy-five. After sundry committee reports resolutions on the death of 0. F. Dubois of Peoria, 111., were adopted. W. R. Smith of Wash- ington was elected an honorary mem- ber and six new annual members were elected. The afternoon was devoted to an automobile ride about the city and through Rock Creek Park. At the evening session, J. A. Pettigrew read a paper on the treatment of park wood- lands which proved exceedingly in- teresting and instructive and was dis- cussed at length. Officers were elected as follows: President, Byron D. Worthen, Man- chester, N. H.; vice-presidents, John Chambers. Toronto, Ont, J. W. Dun- can, Boston, F. Nussbanner, St. Paul, Minn., J. F. Cowell, Buffalo, N. Y., Chas. E. Keith, Bridgeport, Conn.; secretary-treasurer, F. L. Mulford, Harrisburg, Pa. Toronto was selected as the place for the next meeting. Wednesday was devoted to a trip to Mt. Vernon and Arlington. Wednes- day evening was enjoyed as a guest of a number of the Washington fraternity. NEWPORT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The Autumn exhibition of the New- port Horticultural Society will be held August 13, 14 and 15 in the Casino on Bellevue avenue. The Casino is the best place wherein to hold such an exhibition as the one in prospect promises to be; not only is the mam hall large and well lighted but the piazzas, which are also placed at the society's disposal, are exceedingly well adapted for the gateway and other out-door decorations which will be a feature of the exhibition this year The schedules were somewhat delayed on account of uncertainty of the dates, but they will be ready for mailing Saturday of this week, and can be had on application to D. Mc- intosh, Ledge Road, Newport. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The club will hold its next field day on Tuesday afternoon, June 19, at the estates of Mr. Larz Anderson and Mrs. W C Brandegee in Brooklme. Mem- bers and friends are asked to meet at the Soldiers' Monument, Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, at 3 o'clock. Electric cars will leave for Horti- cultural Hall at 6 o'clock, where re- freshments will be served at 7.3U sharp. Any members who are, from any cause, unable to attend the field day are invited to be present at the hail' in time for the refreshments, which will be specially seasonable. In lieu of a regular lecture at the club meeting there will be a general discussion of seasonable topics, an- swers to queries from the question box, and making arrangements for the club's coming picnic. Contributions of peonies and hardy roses, or any other flowers, are in- vited for our exhibition table. No meetings will be held during July and August. W. N. CRAIG, Secretary. COLUMBUS FLORISTS' CLUB. The regular June meeting of the club took place last Tuesday evening at the headquarters in Iroquois Hall. The night, although very warm, brought out a goodly number of mem- bers. President Stevens was in the chair, and Secretary McKellar was, as always, promptly on hand. After much routine business had been gone through with, and the treasurer's re- port submitted, showing the financial end to be in satisfactory condition, the real business of the evening was taken up. The club has two things on its mind— a chrysanthemum show this autumn and a bowling team for Dayton this summer. Time will tell its own story, as regards the latter. The meeting was very enthusiastic, as regards the "Mum" show. Last year was the first one ever held here, and resulted as follows: An admission of 25 cents to adults and 10 cents to children was charged and something like $325 was realized, with expenses about $200. Of course lots of hard work was done to accomplish such a good showing. A committee is now canvassing the craft and will report at the next meeting how the trade feels regarding another attempt this fall. The show matter was discussed by Messrs. Bauman, Hill, Faxon, Sei- bert and Reicher. It looks now as if 35 or 40 of the craft would attend the Dayton convention. The next meet- ing will be Tuesday evening, June 19. June 16, 1906 HORTICULTURE 767 [Writ HAGEMANN & CO] I Wholesale Importers and Exporters of Bulbs » i 5f I Sol I the t 55 DEY STREET, NEW YORK Sole Importers and Proprietors of fcfc RflVAl PI IIQTFRQ the Celebrated Bermuda Harrisii Lily Finest, Surest and Most Prolific Flowering: Lily in the World t "NONE BETTER" { CINCINNATI FLORISTS' SOCIETY. At the annual meeting of this society held on Saturday evening, June 9, the following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year: President, Wm. Murphy; vice-presi- dent, T. B. George; secretary, C. J. Ohmer; treasurer, D. Rusconi; trustee, R. Witterstaetter. An invitation has been extended to all florists, whether members of the society or not, to be present at this meeting. Arrangements are being made for the Dayton meeting of the S. A. F., and it now looks as though Cincinnati would be well represented. If possible those who attend will go by special train. The transportation committee, consisting of Messrs. Oh- mer, Witterstaetter, Olinger and Mur- phy, have the matter in charge. The picnic question was again brought before the society. Those in favor of continuing the annual out- ings rallied their forces and carried the day. Messrs. H. Schwarz. Benj. George, George Murphy and Wm. Speck were appointed to make all necessary arrangements, and the third Thursday in July seemed to be the most popular date. C. E. Critchell is getting up a bowling team for Day- ton. If you can bowl see him and go along. OUT-DOOR ROSE SHOW AT PHILA- DELPHIA. A small but meritorious exhibit of out-door roses was held in Horticul- tural Hall under the auspices of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society on the 7th and Sth insts. William Robert- son carried off four firsts, his flowers being extra fine in all entries. His first prize six consisted of white Baroness, Baroness, Margaret Dickson, Paul Heyron, Magna Charta and Ulrich Brunner. Other prize winners were James W. Paul, J. Walter Lippincott, C. A. Griscom, H. B. Rosengarten, H. W. Biddle. NEW BEDFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. At the monthly meeting of this society held in the rooms of the Y. M. C. A. building on June 11 it was decided to hold a spring show in 1907. The matter was placed in the hands of the executive committee for action. A very interesting discussion took place confined chiefly to herbaceous plants. A date for the annual rose show will be anounced later. John Waterer & Sons, ti- AMERICAN NURSERY BACSHOT, ENGLAND have the 6nest s l0° k>er iOOO crop FANCY FERNS, 1.00 per IOOO They are the Finest and Largest Ferns ever sold. Bouquet Green, $7.00 per 100 lbs. Bouquet Green Wreaths and Laurel Wreaths, all sizes and prices. Bronze and Green Galax, 75c per 1000. Discount on large orders. Send To Us For Your Laurel For June Weddings. It's the best to be had for all decorative work at this time of the year. Made fresh daily from the woods, 4c, 5c. and 6c. per yard. Satisfaction guaranteed. No matter how large or small the order it will he filled promptly and with the best and freshest stock right from the woods. Telegraph or telephone orders will receive immediate attention. Telegraph Office, NEW SALEM, MASS. Long Distance Telephone Connection. TELL US YOUR WANTS, WE WILL DO THE REST CROWL FERN CO., MILLINGTON, MASS. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Samuel J. Irvine has accepted a position as gardener to Philip J. Smith, Mt. Airy. Mr. Smith has recently added to his estate and will make some improvements on the grounds during the summer. There is some glass on the place already and four new houses will be built, besides a new dwelling house for the gardener. Mr. Irvine was seven years with Jno. Westcott and five years with Louis Burk. William Rothe, late with Paul Huebner and Fred Hahman, succeeds S. J. Irvine as superintendent of the Grovedale Nurseries of Louis Burk. Fred Ehret has moved into his new quarters, 1407-1409 Fairmount Ave., next door to his old place. The new establishment is nicely fitted up and will have a conservatory in the rear for exhibition and storage of plants. L. H. Jones, a Chester florist, died in the hospital here on Sunday last after an operation and was buried on Wednesday. Many floral offerings were sent by the local trade and a number of the members of same at- tended the funeral. D. T. Connor has improved his office I quarters at the Philadelphia Flower I market where he represents the Lord & Burnham Co. He has also recently moved his residence from 2033 N. 20th street to 5024 Pine street. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. "The Culture of Water Lilies and Aquatic Plants" is a beautifully illus- trated pamphlet of 48 pages issued by Peter Henderson & Co., New York. It is a thoroughly practical and com- prehensive treatise on the interesting topic of water gardening, yet is much more than an ordinary catalogue. The various topics of situation, pond con- struction, gardening in tanks, soil, planting, raising from seed, hardy and tender, day and night bloomers, bog and marsh treatment, fish, insects, etc., are all well covered, and no lover of aquatic plants should fail to send for a copy. BOSTON FLORIST LETTER Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS I :r co. I ITERS I INCORPORATED. The Terre Haute Rose and Carna- tion Company, Terre Haute, Ind. Capital, $20,000. Directors, Edward Reiss, Charles M. Fortune and Henry Kranzke. A charter has been granted to the McRae-Jenkinson Co., Cheswick, Pa., to do a general florist business. A list of the officers of the company was given in a previous issue of HORTI- CULTURE. This wooden box nicely stained and varnished, 18x30x12, made in two sec- tions, ime for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, j% or 2 inch size per 100, $2. Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers S. f . MCCARTHY, Manager 66 Pearl Street. BOSTON, MASS. GUDE BROS CO 7LORISTS 12WT9T.NW WA3IUNGT0N.DC WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDE'S Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled in best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. McGONNELL 546 Fifth Ave.. New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam- ships or elsewhere receive apeclal attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXC0NNELL DETROIT John Breitmeyer's Sons— ^- Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON. D. C. FRED X/WEBER FLORIST ouvFlrfEET ST. LOUIS, M0. Established 1873 Long Distance Phone Bell Liodell 676 Albany, N. Y. E)YRES Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, N.Y. SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 10 If BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, M0 Both 'Phones 2670 Mafn 770 HORTICULTURE June 16, 1906 SPECIALS for JUNE Beauties, Sweet Peas, Orchids, Valley THE LEO NIESSEN CO. K355!JLB 8tor.oop-n7A.M. |2|7 Arch St., PHI LA. In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture WVWVWVVWVWVWVWMWWWWVVVVVVWWW J FOR JUNE WEDDINGS • VALLEY CATTLEYAS . • $3.00 and $4.00 per 100 40 cents each ? i Samuel S.Pennock j • 1612-J618 Ludlow Street. Store closes 8 P. M. • Carnations. Beauty Bride and Bridesmaid. Lily of the Valley. Sweet Peas. Telephone 6268-6267 Main WELCH BROS. 15 Province St. BOSTON M£ E. H. HUNT Wholesale Cut Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE" 76 Wabash Av., CHICAGO Id writing advertisers, mention Horticulture VAUGHAN & SPERRY Wholesale Commission Florists If you wish to buy or sell, see them first 'PHOHE CENTRAL 2571 60 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Valley '"Sweet Peas FOR JUNE WEDDINCS. W. E. McKISSICR Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA PITTSBURG FLORISTS* EXCHANGE 217-219-221-223 Diamond St. PITTSBURG, PA. Largest. Wholesale House Between New York and Chicago. 4* -> CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. t Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom * Spawn Co.. 911 Chemical Iildg.. St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. Hart Pioneer Nursery, Fort Scott. Kansas. John Waterer & Sons, Ld., American Nursery, Bagsuot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. ORANGE TREES. Julius Roelirs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page sec List of Advertisers. 776 H ORTI CULTURE June 16, 1906 ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrlllo & Baldwin, Seeaucus, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS. SIggers & Slggers, Washington, D. C. Patents. Trade Marks, and Copyrights. 25 years' active practice. For page see List of Advertisers. PEERLESS REPAIR CLAMP. A. Klokuer, Wauwatosa, Wis. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. The Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. George Hollis, S. Weymouth, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Fine collection of Best Peonies. Com- plete Peony and Phlox Manuals, 25 cents ■each. C. S. Harrison's Select Nursery, York, Nebr. PIPE FITTINGS. Pipe, Valves and Fittings, Cuyler . & Mohler, Baltimore. Md. Manufacturers' prices, F. O. B. your railroad station. Im- mediate shipment. Try us. POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., ¥1.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. PRIMULAS. Primula Obc. Grandiflora. Seedlings, 2oc. per 100; 2 1-2 in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Cash, please. A. Relyea ,fc Son, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. PUTTY. Ben]. Hammond, Flshkill on Hudson, N. Y. Twemlow's Old English Glazing Putty. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, Roses, Killarney N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Benj. Dorrance. DoiTanceton. Pa. American Beauties, 2-in., $55.00; 3-in., $80.00 1000. Cash. J. Henry Bartram, Landsdowne, Pa. Roses, 2 1-2-in. pots, Kaiserines and 300 President Carnots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Cash with order or good refer- ence. Wm. F. Kasting, 385 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Roses. Baby Rambler, the strongest dor- mant stock in the country, $25.00 per 1O0; 2 1-2 In. pot plants, $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. Brown Bros. Co., Rochester, N. Y. 2 1-2-in. pots, ready now. Baby Ram- blers. Teas, H. P. Roses, 50 varieties, at $30.00 1000; Crimson Ramblers, $25.00 1000; Baltimore Belle. Dorothy Perkins, Pink, White and Yellow Ramblers, Queen of Prairie, Seven Sisters, etc.. at $20.00 1000. Gilbert Costich, Rochester, N. Y. SALVIAS. Salvias, 4 inch, $0 per 100. A. F. Belcher, Foxboro, Mass. SEEDS — Continued. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St.. Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. F. Michell Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Grass Seed Mixtures. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. G. C. Watson, Dobson Bldg., 9th and Market Sts., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Es- tab. 1789. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. SEEDS. T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. SEED CASES— MICE PROOF. Heller & Co., Montpelier, O. For page see List of Advertisers. STEAM TRAP. E. Hlppard, Youngstown, O. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Plalnfleld Nursery, Plainfield, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page gp» List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marion St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. The Chicago Lifter. J. C. Moninger Co.. 421 Hawtborne Ave., Chicago VINCAS. E. & C. Woodman, Danvers, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. VIOLETS. H. R. Carlton, Wmoughby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrick. For page see List of Advertisers. William Sim, Cliftoiulale, Mass. Princess of Wales. For page see List of Advertisers. C. Lawritzen, Rhinebeck, N. Y. Marie Louise. WEED KILLER. Falrmount Chemical Co.. Broad & Fair- mount Aves.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. American Horticultural Distributing Co., Martinsburg, W. Va. Target Brand Weed Killer. WIREWORK. Reed & Keller. 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wirewark. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee. Wis. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., S4 Hawley St., Boston. George A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston Welch Bros., 1.". I 'rovince St.. Boston. Buffalo. For page see Lis! of Advertisers. Wm, F. Kjivtini:. :;s:; S7 Tlli.-.itt St.. Buf- falo, X. Y. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued. Chicago. A. L Randall Co.. 21 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chicago. E. H. Hunt. 70-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Chas.W. McKellar. 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ay., Chicago. Vaughan & Sperry, 60 Wabash Av., Chicago. Cincinnati. Ohio Cut Flower Co., 129 E. 3d St. Wm. Murphy, 128 E. 3d St. Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dilger, mgr. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Stuart Allen Co., 53 W. 28th St., New York. J. S. Feurich, 110 W. 28th St., New York. Ford Bros., 48 West 28th St., New York. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. Alex. J. Gunman, 43 West 2Sth St. E. C. Horan. 55 West 2Sth St., New York. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 20th St., New York. Julius Lang, 53 West 30th St., New York. A II. Langjahr. 55 W. 28th St., New York. James M. •Manns. 42 W. 28th St., New York. Chas. Milking, 50 West 29th St., New York. Frank Millang, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. A. Moltz, 55-57 W. 26th St.. New York. John J. Perkins & Son, 115 W. 30th St., New Y'ork. John 1. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St.. New York. Traendlv & Sehenck, 44 W. 28th St., New York. Hicks & Crawback, Inc., 76 and 7S Court St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. W. E. McKissick, 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Leo Niessen Co., 1217 Arch St.. Phila- delphia, Pa. S. S. Peunock, 1612-1S Ludlow St., Phila- delphia, l'a. Edward Reid. 1526 Ranstead St.. Philadel- phia, Pa. Pittsburg. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. Pittsburg P'lorists' Exchange, 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. New Offers in This Issue. AUCTION SALE. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fultou St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS LORRAINE, TURNFORD HALL. J. A. Peterson, Mcllenry Ave., Westwood, Cincinnati. O. For page see List of Advertisers. ELECTRIC CIRCULATOR. Holly-Castle Co., 170 Summer St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE HEATING. W. H. Lutton, West Side Ave., Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS BELMOREANA AND FORSTERIANA. Hinode Florist Co.. Inc. Whitestone. L. I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers NARCISSUS AND DAFFODILS FOR FORCING. Poat Bros., Ettrick, Va. For page see List of Advertisers. PAEONIES. .1 F. Rosenfleld, West Point. Neb. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. John C. Hatcher, Amsterdam. N. Y". For page see List of Advertisers. SEASONABLE SEEDS. H. F. Michell Co.. Phiadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. June 16, 1906 horticulture: 777 Facts YOU Should Know I make a specialty of installing your heating apparatus, and installing it right. It is only fair to yourself that I should have an opportunity to estimate on your heating work. Read the following letter from Hr. Jacob Ham. K. Bloomfield, N. J., whose range of glass comprising eighteen thousand sq.ft. (18,000) I heated last season, and who is erecting at present another range of ten thousand sq. ft. ( 10,000; for which I have received the heating contract. Ml!. WM. H. LUTTON: Dear Sir:— I am well pleased with the heating system that you installed in my new greenhouses last summer, and 1 shall take great pleasure in recommending you to anyone who should care to Inspect the work that you erected. Yours truly, JACOB HAUCK. The above letter should interest you if you are anxious to receive the best results. WM. H . LUTJ O N , West Side Ave. Station, JERSEY CITY, N. J. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. Bangor, Me. — B. T. Genther, one house. 821,855. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued June 1, Fruit-Picker. Arnos E. Bur- Burlington, Mass. — Chas. H. Walker, one house. Roslvn, Pa. — Edward Towill, one 821,987. well, Butler, Pa. Lawn-Mower. William H. Coldwell. Newburgh, N. Y. liouse, 24x150. Issued June 5, 1906. New Haven, Conn. — C. S. Mellen, 822,752. Ground-Roller. Francis B. conservatory. New Castle, Ind. — Wm. Dittmarm, 822, 761, Moore. Metamora, 111. Pruning Implement. John W. range of houses. Cortland, N. Y— Hike & Jones, 822,839 Payne, Elba, Va. Process for Facilitating the range of houses. Rutherford. N. Y. — Julius Ruehe's Removal of Roots of Stumps. Mason A. Fry, Co., six houses. Montrose, Mass. — N. F. McCarthy, Seattle, Wash. one house, 54x300. New Orleans, La. — 0. Arten, range of houses, 2iix200 each. W. H. Siebrecht, Astoria, N. Y — Rebuilding range of houses. Knoxville, Term— C. W. Crouch & Son, six houses, each 22x200. Fort Worth, Tex.— McCart & Ander- son, range of houses, 20x100 each. Pittsburg, Pa. — Albert Lorch, two houses; Chas. Hoffman, two houses. Toledo, O. — Searles Bros., range of houses; Crane Bros., range of houses. El Paso, 111. — El Paso Carnation Co., three houses, each 30x100, one house, 20x100. AfWWWVWVWWVWWWVWVV\ WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. OBITUARY. James Daly, one of the oldest flor- ists in Brooklyn, N. Y., died on Sun- day, June 3, at his home, 312 Prospect Park West, in his seventy-sixth year. He leaves a widow, four sons and three daughters. Consul V. L. Duhaime, of Saltillo, Teports that there is not a fruit-tree nursery in all Mexico, and suggests to American nurserymen of push and energy that they could succeed in that Republic. The consul says that fruit of the highest grade can be raised, all altitudes being available from the sea level to 5,337 feet. Apples and pears thrive in the elevated regions, while there are excellent opportunities for raising peaches, grapes, and plums. The consumption of fruit in the Mexi- can cities is large, much of it coming from the United States. HMMWWWWVWWIMMmMM FOR SALE Will sell at a bargain, what is known as the Crawford Greenhouses, 22,000 feet of glass, in good condition and well stocked. Part cash and part on mortgage, if desired. CRAWFORD & GREAVES, Montello, Ma in commercial gardening, public parks, and nurseries. Address, T, care HORTICULTURE, Boston. Mil; SALE \:>\ •■ invi'iihoiises rmitaliiiiiK 5000 feet of glass. Hot water heat. Town wad 1. One acre of land. 10 minutes walk from depot. 1 minute from electrics Near churches, stores and schools. For particulars write. A. F. BELCHER. Foxboro, Mass ALL HLftrVT Sun drilo Cypress MATERIAL I5THE. BEST -HE. HAVE4.OTS OF IT SEND FOR SKETCH ELS £&T iMrVTE-S am d F KLL , -'CATALOGUt- YertntAvm Apparatus FOLEY Mf^Co, CHICAGO If you are having delay in get- ting your roof material, send your orders TO US and don't be in trouble. We will handle any order in the time agreed. Try us. FOLEY MANUFACTURING CO., 471 W. 2 2d Street, Chicago WANTED QUICK TO GET OUT OF BUSINESS. 1 Jetting old and health poor. 10 acres of land, 19 Greenhouses, about 40,000 square feet of Glass; Horses, Wagons, Tools, all in working order. Wholesale and Retail Trade of 40 Years' Standing. 10 minutes' drive to depots and post-office. Would sell the whole or half interest, or put it into a stock company. To anyone m aning business this is a good chance. Come to the place and see for yourself. T.LLowden&Sons,p^saf^!d' Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. TT.s HORTICULTURE June 18, 1906 f Here Is Something That Concerns Your Pocket Book. **t**»**ir*a*?*»^i*fi**^f^»*r emm^^i****** x'vw ********* n^'w »««rw> Dorchester, Mass., May 17, 1906. Messrs. Holly-Castle Co. Dear Sirs: — In reply to your in- quiry regarding the amount of coal consumed hy my heating system I would say that I have used 56 tons costing $337.50 during the past winter. I L I used 1 ton of Furnace @ $5.75 i; •■ '• Cumberland <§ 4.00 7 ■' " Pea in 4.T.". 41 ■■ •■ Egg .,/ 6.50 r,, Mill Mr. Dickerman puts the consump- tion last year at 75 tons of egg size. I haven't been able to get the exact figures as yet, but will endeavor to do so if possible. It would seem conclusive from the above figures that there has been a saving over last winter of 19 tons of coal, which, at $6.50 per ton, makes $123.50 saved. It aas cost me $26.00 for power to run circulator, which, deducted from $123.50, leaves $97.50 as the total saving on coal. Add to this the wages of a night fireman (necessary on previous winters but dispensed with during last winter) for four months at $40 per month and you have a total saving of $257.50. You are at liberty to use this letter in any manner you desire as I have the bills and statements to back it up. Very truly yours, THOMAS R. MATTHEWS. If you find anything in the above letter that interests you, write to us. HOLLY -CASTLE CO., 170 Summer St., S?9°-2o Boston. M »H»^i»M*w*«w +**m*»*+**a^t*****m+»^****>mt*i W%^iM»ft^He^»«*»~ diiimiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimimiuiiiiiiiii ! MASTICA | 2 (patented) Z 1 For Glazing Greenhouses | Manufactured only by | F. 0. PIERCE COMPANY | = 170 Fulton Street, New York = Agencies m all the Principal Cities of the United States and Canada. WRITE FOR CIRCULAR HllllllllllllllllllllllllltllllllllMIIIIIIIIIIIIIR Spatents J TrademarKs and J Copyrights A Send your business direct to Washington. ^ Saves time and injure better service. at Persona' attention guaranteed. y Twenty-five vears' active practice. « SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failures of Other* " SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Pox 9. National Union Building Washington, D. C. i c STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1500 2 in. pots in crate $4. 88 15002!^ " " 5.2 = 1500 2J2 " " e.oo 10003 " " 5.00 800354 " " 5.80 50° 4 " " 4-5° 32°5 " " 4.51 M46 " " .16 Price per crate 120 7 in. pots in crate $4. 20 6° 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 oin.p »tsin crate $3 60 48 10 " " 4.80 24 'I " " 3.60 24 '2 " ' 4.80 " U " " 4.80 4.50 Seed pans, same pn. e as pots. Send for pn, e list of Cylinders for Cut flowers, Hang.m; Baskets, Lawn Vases etc. len percent, off fortash with <,r.l, t Address Hilfinger Bros.,Pottery,Fort Edward. N.Y. August Rolker & Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St. , N. ¥. City. GREENHOUSE REASONS. Reasons are plentiful why Premiers are the best built. They are portable as well hs durable— arti: tic as well as modern. You can see its superior outside points by its appearance; - the Inside points of supremacy are proved by long wear — honest wear. They're all the same, from smallest to largest; —none of them ashamed to show their Ins as well as their outs. We have had ex- perience in greenhouse construction— that's the reason. Send for illustrated booklet No. 45. CHAS. H. MANLEY, Premier Mfg. Works, ST JOHNS, MICH. «rVWVWWWWWIWW>W>VVVMfWWWWWW>fW>WWW>VWWIW>^ STANDARD PLATE CLASS :== Manufacturers, Importers and Jobbers = CO. AMERICAN AND FRENCH GREENHOUSE GLASS 26-30 Sudbury Street 61-63 Portland Street BOSTON, HASS. **»M».*.+**.*%^ *■»■*■*■*■■ Holds Class Firmly See the Point * PEERLESS Glazing Points are the best. No righn nr lifts. Box of 1.000 poinU 75 oU. postpaid. HENRY A. DREER, 714 ChMtBQt St., Pall*., Pa. BY SLIPPING A PEERLESS GLASS REPAIR CLAMP nver a cracked glass you protect your stock, saveco;ilaudglass. Doit now before the high vf iurl- play havoc with your roofs. $1 00 will rei a r 150 lights. Ask your supply man, or \. KLOKNER, Wauwatosu, Wis. ^iilorsed by about 400 prominent florists. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. Standard Flower . . POT5 If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capi» I wr le us, we can save you monev W. H. ERNEST, " ^M Streets, WASHINGTON, D.C TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you right June 16, 1906 horticulture: 779 'Hkfrefr^eXVfrjp^te. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie Street. CHICACO. ... n , r~> gg^gg ^^W^MBBW**^ w ] sh< !ro Soil ets nt, ".'.J ers made of the best material; shell, firebox and heads of steel ; water space all around sides and back. Wrile for information. (JlfPRBS? SASH BARS feel er longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED and EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LIMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE 6LASS German and American 261 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. Honinger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE TOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL* For particulars address John G. Ester, Saddle River. N. J. w; ▼ TO KEEP IN REPAIR the ordinary greenhouse is no small item — the sash bars rot — frequent interior painting is required. U-BAR GREENHOUSES Are the Best Greenhouses Built because the sash bar is thoroughly protected by the steel encasing — there is none so enduring; because the interior has an aluminum finish, it remains brilliant and mildew free almost indefinitely. VE ARE THE SOLE MAKERS OF U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIERSON U=BAR COMPANY Designers and Builders U-BAR GREENHOUSES Metropolitan Bldg., 4th Ave. and 23rd St. NEW YORK ^ !©M3EH|^KIIi2SirTJlS For Heating any Description of Building by Steam or Hot water NEW YORK, OFFICE III FIFTH AVE ■ -74 FRANKLIN ST BOSTON . ' BOSTON OFFICE REMOVED TO 188-200 FRANKLIN ST.. COR. PEARL. WEATHERED COHPANY 46 HARION ST., NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue. SEND FOR CATALOCUE OF SCOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Avenue BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, N. r, 0117 TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you right 780 HORTICULTURE June 16, 1906 AND "Good Enough" is one kind of argument, but "better still" is a still better one. There are a lot of florists hanging on to old forms and ways of green- house construction because they are good enough. W& are looking after the florist who wants the top notch of efficiency in greenhouse construction at a right price for the right thing. HITCHINGS and CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufacturers of Healing and Ventilating Apparatus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. iiiitiiiitft SEND FOR THIS CATALOG It shows up the strong points of our way of trussing truss houses; our new gutter, besides a lot of right down common sense on greenhouse building and equipping that you ought to know. Lord & Burnham Co. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS and MANUFACTURERS 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. Y. Boston Branch: 819 Tremont Building Nothing new, this trus- sing a greenhouse, but there's new ways of using o'd things, the kind of thing we call improvement, the sort of thing the dictionary calls progress. Don't forget the catalog, J.T. edition. ^#^*«^»^W^*N*» ECONOMY DICTATES FAIRMflllNT WFFI1 KILLER You Cannot Hoe Out Weeds or Grass for Twice the Cost 1=2 gal. makes 25 gal. treating liquid, Cost, $0.75 1 " " 50 " " 1.25 5 " 250 " 44 6.Q0 10 " 500 ■« 44 11.00 50 " 2500 " " 45.00 Less than 2c. gal. to put on GET THE FAIRMOUNT First in the Field-Still First in Merit "Eleven Years of Success" "Imitations are not Cheap" AC E N TS Jos. Breck & Sons, Corp., Boston Henry F. Michel! Co., Phila. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Phila. Griffith & Turner Co., Baltimore, Md. |. Chas. McCullough, Cincinnati, O. J. M. McCullough 's Sons Co., Cin- cinnati, O. Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, O. \V. C. Beckert, Alleghany, Pa. St. Louis Seed Co., St. Louis, Mo. Harnden Seed Co., Kan-asCity, Mo. -Or Direct from Manufacturer- \ FAIRMOUNT CHEMICAL LABORATORY Broad and Fairmount Ave., Phila., Pa. &*»• .ui-U-iiLfiU-rtJ r~ n *n - riir— rvir r*i i*i-V "* — - — ■ - ■~-«-- ■* ».■*■■ -. ^ . »■ ■ n ■■>■! m A Model Flower Stoke >evoi eato the* 10MCAPE Garden Ei \J(mcfred /tferejfa YdmilfwiTTice. Bq/to//, Mass. di/bscriptio/i, $1.00 782 horticulture: June 23, 1906 tW»WWWWWWWVWWM)WWWWWW(VWW« ;E«s% princess violet stock The Princess of Wales is still the leader of all single violets. There is no other variety on the market that can compare with it as a commercial violet because it blooms from Sept. 15th to May 1st; every bloom is marketable. It has size, it has color, it has length of stem. It has fragrance. It sells when any other variety, single or double, can not be given away. The people want it. So great is my confidence in this violet that the following Autumn I will devote 80,000 feet of glass to the growing of this variety. I have about 200.000 nice young divisions now ready to ship at the following prices : $2.00 per 100 $15.00 per 1000 500 at 1000 Rates Lots of 5000 at $14.00 per 1000 Lots of 10,000 $13.00 per 1000 WILLIAM SIM, Cliftondale, Mass. j! wii^i^ii^x^i oiw, - ^liiionaaie, jriass. j Order your Violet Stock now Largest grower of Violets in America jptnr_ TTijnnxiTj'_rTi_ririr-u-u-iijTj - nr .i\tj _i rur u~nri I m>*^ict^jv«Kif>it'rirM'tioi('iir>t<«w Some People h vice as published in ►1i| Maryland LADY GAY AND HARDY GARDEN ROSES in choice varieties. Field grown plants, first quality stock including Frau Karl Druschki. New Hardy Hybrid Tea Dean Hole. Killarney and Souvenir de Pierre Notting. Herbaceous Paeonies. Hollyhocks and Phlox. Catalogue mailed on request. M. H. WALSH The tf Weber £» Sons Co., Oakland, Hd. ROSE SPECIALIST WOODS HOLE, MASS. these columns recent- ly and are buying for trial. We reiterate here — if it succeeds with yon as it does with us, it will prove the best white carnation ?-ou ever grew. Despite the variety's apparaent ailure in several places, we strongly advise all growers to give it a trial. We have been frank about its faults as developed in other places. We doubt if these will develop in many places. I^^^ip/I we Dc''evet will succeed generally tlV^alLG and will prove to be the best red and white variegated ever disseminated. Few varieties show as strong constitution as this one does and it -is a wonderful producer. Extra fine stock of both varieties ready now. R. C, $2.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Pot plants, $3.00 per 100 extra. Send for our catalog, now ready. too 1000 RICHMOND ROSE 2% in. $12.00 $100.00 KAISERIN " " 4.00 35.00 VARIEGATED LAWS0N R.C. 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 2.00 18.00 E. H. PYE, FLORIST UPPER NYACK, N. Y. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. JAMES HARTSHORNE, Manager. VARIEGATED CENTURY PLANTS BAMBOOS In Pots and Tubs, all sizes, in 20 varieties SIZES WRITE FOR TEMPTING PRICES E. & C. WOODMAN, FLORISTS Danvers, Mass. J. H. TROY, New Rochelle, N. Y Dahlia Roots and Plants DAVID HERBERT & SON, Successors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. A.TOO, IV. J. You Will Want a Few Begonia Qloire de Lorraine Plants. My stock comes from an Excellent Source. Why not place your order early to secure June and July delivery ? Strong 2 % in. plants, $ 1 5 per 1 00 , $ 1 40 per 1 OOO S. S. SK1DELSKY 824 No. 24th Street, - Philadelphia Begonia "Gloire tie Lorraine" and "Turnford Hall" NOW READY FOR DELIVERY Propagated strictly from single leal; this method gives much better results than from cuttings. $16.00 per 100. $140.00 per 1000. Adiantum Farleyense, 1 3 4 in. pots, $8 00 per 100. 2 1-2 in. pots, $15.10 per 100. Cae-h with order from unknown correspondents. J. A. PETERSON McHenry Avenue, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Lilies, Japanese Plants BAMBOO STAKES The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd, 31 Barclay Street, New York Just to Hand FINE IMPORTATION of Bay Trees, Box Trees Standards and Pyramids Euonymus, Evergreens NEW PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Importers RUTHERFORD, N.J. HORTICULTURE VOL III JUNE 23, 1906 NO. 25 Published "Weekly by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone. Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART, EDITOR AND MANAGER subscription price One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies ?i.oo 2.00 ADVERTISING RATES, NET Per Inch, 30 inches to page . . .90 Full Page 24.00 On Yearly Contract— 52 consecutive times — per inch, .70. per page . 2o.o0 COPYRIGHT, 1906, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. Entered as second-class mailer December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE Page FRONTISPIECE— A Model Flower Store THE TEMPLE SHOW— H. H. Thomas t 7S5 SHOW PELARGONIUMS FOR COMMERCIAL PUR- POSES—James Stuart 786 ROSE MME. NORBERT LEVAVASSEUR— E. 0. Orpet.786 EXPERIENCE WITH PEONY LADY ALEXANDRA DUFF— E. J. Shaylor 7S7 AGAPANTHUS UMBELLATUS— K. Finlayson 787 EDITORIAL A national arboretum — Keeping peony flowers — Gardening art — Wherein we lack 788 CONCERNING LANDSCAPE ART— R. T. McGorum.. 789 PLANT NOTES 789 OBITUARY Edwin B. Hay— Frank C. Moninger 789 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston 790 American Rose Society 790 Lenox Horticultural Society 790 Massachusetts Horticultural Society 790,792 American Peony Society 790 Nassau County Horticultural Society 791 Society of American Florists 791 Society for Horticultural Science 791 Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society... 791 Page NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— (Continued) American Association of Nurserymen 792 American Association of Park Superintendent.'. President-elect, Byron D. Worthen; portrait. Secretary-treasurer-elect, F. L. Mulford; portrait 792 Elberon Horticultural Society 792 Chrysanthemum So.iety of America . 792 An Outing at Cincinnati 793 Club and Society Notes 793 THEORIES AND FACTS IN PLANT BREEDING— N. B. White "93 SEED TRADE 796 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo, Chicago 799 Columbus, Cincinnati, Louisville, New York, Philadelphia : g05 THE BREITMEYER FLOWER STORE— Illustrated, S. S. Skidelsky "99 MISCELLANEOUS Business Changes 789 Fire Record 793 Newport Plant Notes 794 News Notes 794 List of Patents 796 Philadelphia Notes— G. C. W 797 Greenhouses Building and Projected 805 LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. Y.— E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Ellicott St. CHICAGO, ILL.— R. S. Lund, 1034 W. Monroe St. CLEVELAND, O. — A. L. Hutchins, 38 Plymouth St. COLUMBUS, O.— M. B. Faxon, 322 E. Broad St. CINCINNATI, O.— Frank W. Ball, Walnut Hills. DETROIT — C. B. Chase, 59 Miami Ave. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. Wiegand, 1610 N. Illi- nois St. LOUISVILLE, KY.-F, L. Schulz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd- MONTREAL— William Cooper, 568 St. Paul St. NEWPORT, R. I. — David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA. — George C. Watson, Dobson Bldg., 9th and Market St. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — Luther Monnette, 866 Isa- bella St., Oakland, Cal. TOLEDO, O. — J. L. Schiller, 929 Prouty Ave. WASHINGTON, D. C— James J. Harty, 14th and H Streets, N. W. 784 H O RT 1CULTURE June 23, 190G t>aii'«t%>'N^ i tsjc- »rchid Growers and Importers Secaucus - New Jersey ORCHIDS Largest Importers, Exporters/ Growers and Hiflniilists in the World Sandt r, M. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY Arrived In Splendid Condition Cattleya Mossiae, C. Percivaliana, C. Speciosissima and C. Gigas, also Oncidium papilio, Burlingtoma fragrans and Cycnoches chlorochilum. Write for Prices Some give you quantity, some quality, 1 give you both Bostons and SCOtt i 8000 6 in. Bostons at 40c. 8000 6 in. Scotti at 40c. PANS $1.00 $1.50 $2.00 and $2.50 WILLIAM C. SHITH 61st and Market Sts., PHILADELPHIA tfjf No C. O. D.'s Satisfactory References required or the cash. Five off if remit- tance accompanies order. A. W. SMITH'S HYBRID MOON VINE (Ipomea Noctiflorum) purest white, earliest moon vine in existence. Mr. A. W. Smith has the world-wide reputation of being the originator of the bes,t moon vine seed in the country GODFREY ASCHMANN of ioia Ontario Street, Phila., is the wholesale grower for them, and has about 15,000 now ready. ■2% in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. Lager &Hurrell,Growersand Importers . . ,N.J. Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. NEPHROLEPIS ] PIERSONI ELEGANTISSIMA \ • Strong young plants, 2 1 4 in. pots, for growing on, $12.00 per 100. fi Extra strong plants, 1, 1-4 in. pots, §25.00 per 100. * Large plants, 6 in. pots, S9.00 and 812.00 per dozen — according to size. * Fine large specimens in 8-in. pans, $2.00 and $3 00 each. £ This is one of the most salable plants, and stock offered above will please you. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York ji A June 23, 1906 H O RTICULTURE 785 The Great Temple Show of the Royal Horticultural Society One of the most successful of the many Temple .-hows held by the Royal Horticultural Society was that which took place in London on May 29, 30, 31. Glorious weather favored the occasion and the tents and tlic lawns were thronged with crowds of enthusiastic visitors. This early summer show, which is held in the gardens of the middle Temple, delightfully situated by the River Thames, is now quite an important function and attracts a large and distinguished assemblage. Three enormous tents are filled with a bewildering va- riety of exhibits of the very finest plants, flower^, and fruits, while groups of hardy shrubs and other plants are arranged- on the lawns outside. The largest of the three tents, the contents of which form a magnificent flower show in themselves, is given up almost entirely to hardy flowers. The second tent is filled chiefly with greenhouse and hothouse plants, while tl e third one contains the orchids and rose-. A detailed report would probably have little of inter- est for your readers, but I will endeavor to draw atten- tion to some of the most remarkable exhibits and the new plants. The most coveted award is the handsome Veitchian Cup, value 50 guineas, presented to the ex- hibitor of the finest display in the whole show. It is given to no particular class of plants, but simply to that exhibit which in the opinion of the council is the most meritorious. On this occasion the Veitchian Cup was won by Sander «x Sons, the famous orchid growers and importers of St. Albans, England, and Ghent, Belgium. Their exhibit was a magnificent exposition of some of the loveliest and rarest orchids of the day and for qual- ity and for elegance of arrangement has perhaps never been excelled. One of the most remarkable plants in the group was a specimen of Cattleya Skinneri having 150 blooms. One of the finest new orchids was Laelio- Cattleya Golden Glory with canary yellow sepals and petals and pale crimson lip,, a strikingly beautiful flower. The finest of the odontoglossums, of which many were to be seen in Sander's group, was crispum variety Leonard Perfect . a large flower blotched with light red upon a while ground color. M. Ch. Vuyls- teke exhibited a collection of some of his wonderful varieties of spotted Odontoglossum crispum. Several of ill. 'in received the award of merit. The rare and comparatively new orchid, Cymbidium rhodochilum, was shown in the exhibit from William Bull & Sens. This is a handsome flower and peculiarly attractive on account of its unusual coloring. The sepals are green, tin1 petals too are green spotted with black, a color combination that is most pleasing. A fact which still further enhances the beauty of this cymbidium is that it has a crimson lip. The roses wen1 perhaps admired more than any other exhibits. They filled the major portion of one tent and by reason of their grace, variety, and richness of coloring made most beautiful displays. Most of them were similar in arrangement: they had a groundwork of dwarf bush roses in many varieties of tea, hybrid lea and hybrid perpetual and dwarf polyanthas. Ar- ranged here and there among this groundwork of dwarf plants were standards and pillars of some of the loveliest free growing rambler varieties. The group from Wil- liam Paul & Son was one of the finest. The large plants in pillar form of Crimson Rambler, Lady Gay, Dorothy Perkins, Waltham Bride were covered with their showy flowers and attracted much attention. Most beautiful of all the new roses was Hiawatha, a single flowered variety. The flowers, which are about an inch across, are of a soft crimson or rich deep rose color; the centre of t lie blossom is almost white, al- though this, which adds to the beauty of the flower later, is hidden for the time being by the bunch of yellow stamens. These, too, add a distinct charm to the flower. The blossoms are produced most freely and the plants of Hiawatha were generally pronounced to be the most striking feature in the show. Evidently this rose is the result of a cross between a multiflora and a Wichuraiana : tin1 influence of the latter seems to be most marked. The growth is a good deal similar to that of the other well known Wichuraiana forms, al- though the leaves are larger. This rose was shown by several exhibitors. It received an award of merit. Kathleen, another very charming single flowered ram- bler rose, also received a similar award. Its flowers are rich pink in color, a most pleasing shade. The rose Richmond, which is apparently a favorite with American growers, and described here as a glorified Liberty, was well shown, and the new David Harum (hybrid teat pink with beautifully formed reflexing petals was noticeable in the exhibit from Paul & Son. An award of merit was given to Rhododendron Marchioness of Tweeddale, shown by John Waterer, Bagshot. This is a beautiful new variety, rich rose with a pale yellow blotch on the upper petal of each flower. The truss is well filled up and stands erect. This was the only new rhododendron to receive an award. John Waterer showed a magnificent lot of his famous Pink Pearl rhododendron. Jackman & Sons set up a very fine lot of clematis in many good sorts. A new variety called Lady North- cliffe, a large flower of the Jackmani type, and nearly pure white, received an award of merit. Some magnificent new double begonias were shown by Blackmore and Langdon, begonia specialists. Begonias Alice, buff with rose margin; Mrs. Blackmore, deep salmon-pink, and Millicent, clear pale salmon, obtained an award of merit and were' much admired. Vitis Henrvana is a beautiful new Virginian creeper with bronzy green leaves, silvery mid-rib and veins. It is a very attractive hardy climbing plant. It was found by Dr. Henry in China and introduced by Dr. Wilson for Messrs. .Tames Veitch & Sons. It was exhibited at the Temple Show by Hobbies, and obtained an award of merit. /fzzsw* ff- /fvtoms would doubtless go far towards keeping exhibition blooms in good shape. It is to be hoped that the trouble will not prove so obstinate as in the case of the carnation — or as to discourage the peony enthusiasts from keeping up these exhibitions of this charming and useful flower and securing for it the widespread popularity it merits. Modem travelling appliances and corn- Gardening forts ilave given a tremendous impetus to art the sitburban home idea and thus rendered an inestimable service to horticulture and to those who follow horticulture as a profession. We have already had occasion to call attention to the great opportunity thus thrown open to the florist and gardener to elevate and broaden his line of work and take posses- sion zealously of this fertile field which holds out so much of promise. The call for hardy garden material, large as it has become, is bound to increase immeasur- ably. The public are bound, sooner or later, to realize the shallow and misleading nature of much of the descriptive and cultural stuff presented to them by a certain class of hysterical amateurish writers, much in evidence of late, and will learn to look to the straight horticultural profession for advice and assistance in arranging and caring for their gardens and the con- tents thereof. This big field exists in every community on this continent and. while it may have but littl? at- traction for those engaged in large landscape operations, yel its problems will be found complex enough to call for a high quality of artistic ability. "Scope for the play of sunshine and shadow, haze and mist," may not enter into these minor operations, individually, but the same underlying principles of good taste, balance, and picture creating will need to be mastered and for those who undertake it in the proper spirit adequate recom- pense will be promptly forthcoming. If it be true that, as has been said, cities Wherein we usually reflect in their external aspects lack the tastes, customs and intellectual desires of their inhabitants, then it will be conceded that the people of many of our cities are sadly in need of education in taste and refinement. Budyard Kipling has publicly called attention to the conspicuous absence of gardens — gardens in the English sense of the word — in all sections of this country. We think the censure is merited. The culture of flowers is woefully neglected by the masses and the absence of the bits of verdure and bright color which, we are told, adorn the homes of comfort and soften the squalor of back yards and brighten the window ledges of the tene- ment districts abroad, is a most regrettable fact. Flower- less windows suggest that something is lacking within. Again, while it is true that anything whatever in tho way of verdure is far better than nothing at all. it must be admitted that evidences of discriminating taste m ar- rangement are none too plenty in such gardens as we do see. Our public grounds, which might and should serve as objeel lessons for the people, are in many instances excellent examples of how not to do it. and the average window box with il- inappropriate material and incongruous colors emphasizes the fact that we are far from the ideal in our perceptions as regards these things. Tlie park superintendent, the florist, and the gardener are in a position to exercise a powerful influence in shap- ing and directing the public taste but they must see to it that the inspiration is on the right lines. June 23, 1906 HORTICULTURE 789 CONCERNING LANDSCAPE ART. The editorial in your issue of June 2, commenting on that in the National Nurseryman criticising the action of the Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club, meets my hearty approbation and I think the writer of that criticism shows more than the ordinary supply of prejudice. To be a successful private gardener one must have a working knowledge of landscape work. A certain visitor once remarked, "Catch a Scotchman when he is young and there can be something made out of him." The same applies to young gardeners; get the idea instilled into them by competent parties, and the knowledge will never leave them. Landscape gardening is an art which very few can master thoroughly. Some men can lay out a rough lawn, throw a few shrubs in one corner, stick a tree in here and there, and there you are; they have cards printed styling them- selves Landscape Gardeners. A ready-made landscape gardener is against nature. The ideal landscape of an estate should be made by the head gardener; he being there all the time can observe and study better and bring a piece of landscape work closer to nature. The ideal landscape is the work of years. I have just read the report of the Boston committee published in HORTICULTURE over Mr. Pettigrew's name. It certainly embodies what a young gardener should aspire to. Not long ago one of your contem- poraries commented in rather a hu- morous vein upon friend Hatfield's visit to Scotland, noting that he didn't see there anything as good as was in Wellesley. Hatfield started off wrong. If he had inquired for some of the "Gruns of the Greybaird," after having partaken of that mellow stimu- lant "goodness knows what he might have seen." Conifers would have seemed like mountains, friend Hatfield would have given us a better account of his trip to the Land o' Cakes, and would have been loud in his praises of the people's hospitality. Next time he goes there let him try the above in- centive and he will return home vow- ing he never before saw anything like it. R. T. McGORUM. PERSONAL. Miss Lulu, daughter of J. J. Beneke, of St. Louis, was married on June 14 to Rudolph Bremer. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Taylor of Bayside, N. Y., sailed on Saturday, June 16, for Europe. T. Mellstrom, American agent for Sander & Sons, of St. Albans and Bruges, sails for Europe on June 2S on the Deutschland. Visitors in Boston: Miss Rennison, Sioux City, la.; Mr. and Mrs. W. Atlee Burpee and Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Scott, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Dick- son, Newtonards, Ireland; J. W. Rodgers, Cincinnati, 0.; S. S. Skidel- sky, Philadelphia; James MacPherson, Trenton, N. J.; John Urquhart, New- port, R. I.; Wm. Burton, Bar Harbor, Me. PLANT NOTES. Large quantities of cross fertilized kniphofias are being grown at the Botanic Garden, Washington, for gen- eral distribution next year. Lady Larpent's plumbago (Cerato- stigma plumbaginoides) is one of the most beautiful hardy plants particu- larly adapted for rock-work planting. Of the Japanese maples, Acer dis- secta and atropurpurea can be relied upon to come true from seed. Abelia rupestris fairly hardy as far north as New York city is a charming plant for half shaded dells. Com- mencing now to expand its sweet- scented little pink tubular flowers it will continue in bloom until late fall. In northern latitudes it will need the protection of a few evergreen boughs in winter. Hydrangea acuminata is a strikingly beautiful hardy shrub of robust growth, with large foliage and lilac- tinted flower-heads. It is in bloom now and is worthy of a place in every large garden. Bignonia Hunteri is a new species found wild in Virginia by a Mr. Hun- ter. The flowers are yellow. We hope to figure it in our columns at a later date. Ligustrum Quehova is a grand new shrub. The toliage is narrow and pointed and the flower racemes are very long and branching. It blooms late in June and again several times during the rest of the season. That popular basket plant, Ophiopo- gon Juburan variegatus deserves a more general use as a half-hardy edging for large flower beds. Few variegated plants stand the vicissitudes of garden existence as well as this does. Peter Bisset pronounces the double- flowered white Nelumbium Osoras now being heralded as a novelty to be iden- tical with the Japanese N. Shieoman sent out some years ago. OBITUARY. BUSINESS CHANGES. On and after July 1st, 1906, the business formerly conducted by Mr. Aug. Rhotert, at No. 26 Barclay street, New York city, will be con- tinued by Mr. H. Frank Darrow, who has been associated in business with the late Mr. Rhotert for nineteen years. "Pleased With the Results." Editor HORTICULTURE. Dear Sir: — I am very much pleased with the results obtained from my "ad" in HORTICULTURE. From one insertion I obtained orders for over 5,000 geraniums and over $100 worth of Boston ferns. Yours truly, Mass. H. N. EATON. "Sold Out." Would like you to leave the Twice Transplanted Cyclamen out of ad., as I am sold out of them. C. WINTERICH. Ohio. "Take All We Have." We have just received an order from your ad. for over 9000 plants; that will take all the seedlings we have and small pots. Very truly, A. RELYEA & SON. New York. Edwin B. Hay. The many florists throughout the country who from time to time have been brought in contact with Col. Edwin B. Hay of Washington will be grieved to learn of his sudden demise on the 12th inst. The deceased was by profession a lawyer and enjoyed a national reputation as a lecturer and after-dinner speaker. He was a great lover of flowers and was rarely seen without one in his buttonhole. He was well known to the local trade and took an active interest in all things pertaining to floriculture. At the shooting tournament of the last S. A. F. convention he presented the prizes to the successful contestants in one of his characteristic speeches, which was- filled with beauty and sentiment. A man in whom the highest gentle- manly instincts were inbred, he greet- ed the humblest toiler with the same graciousness which marked his man- ner with the highest officials and statesmen with whom he was daily thrown in contact. Thoughtful and considerate, sympathetic and kind, a man of ready wit, yet no one could ever say that the brightness of "Ned Hay" was caused to shine by the dim- ming of some other star, for he be- lieved in the brotherhood of man and saw and recognized the latent "tal- ents" and good in every man. Frank C. Moninger. On Saturday, June 16th, at his home 166 Cleveland Ave., Chicago, one of the first men to manufacture green- house construction material in the west, Frank C. Moninger, passed away at the age of 85. He was the father of Lena and Lambert Moninger, and the late John C. Moninger. Mr. Moninger was born in Germany in 1821 and came to this country when a boy, settling in his early youth in Chicago. He was identified from the start with the interests of the truck gardeners and florists located north of the city in what is now High Ridge, Rogers Park, Bowmanville and Edge- water, manufacturing as far back as 1849-1854, sash for greenhouse con- struction. Geo. W. Miller and George Wittbold were two of the first cus- tomers for greenhouse sash, and other florists in the vicinity of Chicago built with his material shortly afterwards. Mr. Moninger early recognized the fact that the increasing demand for better material and lighter construc- tion would mean the specializing of the work, with which thought in mind he formed a partnership with the late John L. Diez, making at that time in 1869 the first sash bars for green- houses manufactured in Chicago — these sash bars were furnished Geo. W. Miller. The business flourished under his guidance and when finally suc- I'd by the son. John C. Moninger, nearly every florist in or around Chica- go had been a customer for his material. The present firm of John C. Moninger Co. is the result of the start made by Frank C. Moninger and the manufacture of material has now been carried to a state of perfection and the business developed to an extent of which the founder of the firm never anticipated or dreamt. 790 HORTICULTURE June 23, 1906 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The June meeting of this busy or- ganization was held under the most pleasurable conditions. In the after- noon a delighful trip to two of Brook- line's most elaborate and renowned gardens — in the evening a splendid session at Horticultural Hall with over one hundred in attendance all being in that merry mood consequent upon a well-spent and instructive outing. Eighty-five of whom fifteen were ladies participated in the Brookline visit. At the estate of Mrs. E. N. Brandegee presided over by David Weir, the first place visited, and at the Lars Anderson estate where Dun- can Finlayson holds forth, the most profuse hospitality was shown the visitors; private conveyances met them at the cars and refreshments were served; the magnificent Italian gardens were thrown open for their inspection and every facility for en- joyment was provided. A collation of strawberries and ice cream was served previous to the opening ot the evening session at the Hall. The proceedings were mostly informal, no regular program having been announced. A communication from the American Peony Society acknowledging the club's courtesies was received. Votes of thanks were ex- tended to the generous hosts of the afternoon. An invitation to spend an afternoon with Wm. Sim, ladies to be included, was accepted unanimously. It was decided to hold the annual picnic at Caledonian Grove in West Roxbury in latter part of July. W. H. Elliott presented a request from the executive board of the S. A. F. that the club select one of its members to present a paper at Dayton on the "Ideal Gar- dener and His Work," and this duty was assigned to the executive commit- tee. W. J. Stewart asked for a sub- stantial attendance from Boston to the Dayton meeting. An invitation re- ceived from the North Shore Horti- cultural Society to attend their rose show June 27 and 28 was read. Visi- tors present from a distance were C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y., J. W. Rogers, supt. of parks, Cincinnati, O., and S. S. Skidelsky of Philadelphia. Each of these gentlemen responded to the call of the chair and said a few appreciative words. On the exhibition table there were several interesting things. Alfred Portsch showed a new heliotrope Prau Ledele, a plant 4 months old bearing enormous foliage and a flower truss ten inches in diameter; also Impatiens Sultani X Holstii, an excellent pot plant, more compact and floriferous than the parents. The heliotrope re- ceived an award of merit and the impatiens. honorable mention. Aspar- agus plumosus var. Crawshawii from James Crawshaw received a report of merit. A similar award was given to Chas. Sander for rose W. C. Egan, a double-flowered pink hardy garden variety raised by Jackson Dawson, a cross between Wichuriana and Souv de Wootton. Eremuruses from Mt. Desert Nurseries received a report of superior merit. Blue Hill Nurseries were ac- corded honorable mention for Acer negunda Odessianum and for peony Jenny Lind. The question box being opened, disclosed some very puzzling inquiries. Among them were, How to get rid of cut worms, Where, if any- where, have the large varieties of narcissuses of the Emperor type be- come naturalized in this country, and Where can peony supports be pro- cured? Various remedies for the cut worm were recommended, from giving him the axe to sterilizing the soil, narcissi were said to be well-natural- ized in one place on Cape Cod, and Igoe Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y., were recommended as the right parties to supply peony supports. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. The Executive Committee of the American Rose Society met in New York City on Thursday, June 14. President Alexander Montgomery being unable to be present, vice-president Robert Simpson occupied the chair. The others present were treasurer Harry O. May, secretary William J. Stewart, Messrs. F. R. Pierson, A. Farenwald, H. A. Siebrecht, W. A. Manda and Peter Bisset. The question of the location for the next meeting and exhibition of the society, which has been left to the committee to decide was discussed at much length. An official invitation from the Washington Florists' Club was read by the secretary and the eligibility of several other cities was discussed informally, the result being an unanimous vote in favor of Wash- ington, D. C. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, March 13, 14, 15. 1907. were selected as the dates for the an- nual meeting and exhibition. The president-elect, Robert Simp- son, was authorized to appoint a com- mittee with power to prepare a schedule and the exhibition rules were revised so that all exhibitors not members of the Society shall pay an entrance fee of three dollars, same to be applied as membership initiation fee. Mr. Bisset, representing the Wash- ington Florists' Club, as its president, informed the committee that it is the intention of that organization to give a general horticultural exhibition in connection with the American Rose Society's show. Arrangements were then made, subject to ratification by the Washington Florists' Club, for a joint schedule and joint participation in the net profits, if any, after the expenses of the exhibition had been paid. WM. J. STEWART. Secretary. LENOX HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The regular meeting of the Lenox Horticultural Society was held June 16, President S. Carlquist in the chair. Wm. Henry, gardener to Grenville Winthrop, was awarded a diploma for a grand display of peonies. H. Schmieske brought up, on behalf of the Gardeners' Chronicle of America, the matter of building a home for aged gardeners, which was thoroughly dis- cussed, but nothing definite arrived at, as detail seemed to be lacking. Every- thing promises well for a good show on the 26th. GEO. FOULSHAM, Secy. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The annual peony show, in connec- tion with the exhibition of the Ameri- can Peony Society, held on June 15 and 16. filled the large hall, mainly with peonies, and partially filled the smaller halls. There were numerous exhibits, large and small, and the number of varieties included was very large. As a rule the blooms were tiddly up to standard, although some individual blooms and groups of blooms were very fine. In many in- stances the flowers wilted badly, "those coming from a distance suffeiing most in this respect, so that on the second day much of the show was seen at a disadvantage. Nothing sensational or strikingly novel was noted among the varieties, old and new. Marguerite Gerard, shown by Mr. Shaylor, was again, as last year, the most generally admired variety in the hall. The sin- gle and Japanese varieties attracted cons:uerable attention, being shown in greater number than heretofore, but on the second day many of the singles shed their petals. Outsid- of the peonies there was much to be seen. A tank of handsome aquatics from Mrs. Oliver Ames, a ta- ble of gloxinias, profusely flowered, from Mrs. J. L. Gardner, a remarkable display of great flower spikes of eremurus in several varieties from Mt. Desert Nurseries, gladiolus cardinalis in three handsome varieties from W. W. Rawson, an extensive display of hardy herbaceous flowers elaborately labeled and described from the Blue Hill Nursery, and a group of Miltonia vexillaria of rare beauty from Lang- water Gardens, W. N. Craig, gardener — these were among the most notice- able exhibits. The Kelway silver gilt medal was won by Wm. Whitman, and the bronze by George Hollis for collection of eighteen named varieties of peonies. Other prizes were awarded respect- fully as follows: Thirty or more varieties, Wm. Whitman, H. A. Stev- ens Co., James McKissock. George Hollis, T. C. Thurlow & Co.; twelve double, Wm. Whitman; specimen bloom, Dr. C. G. Weld, T. C. Thurlow & Co.; twelve single, T. C. Thurlow, Wm. Whitman; Japanese single. Geo. Hollis; vase of blooms on long stems. Dr. C. G. Weld, E. L. Lewis, E. B. Wilder; six double white, A. H. Fewkes, T. C. Thurlow, H. A. Stevens Co.; six rose pinks, A. H. Fewkes, H. A. Stevens Co.; red, T. C. Thurlow & Co., H. A. Stevens Co.; twenty-five white, H. A. Stevens Co.; pink or rose, T. C. Thurlow & Co.; red, Wm. Whitman, H. A. Stevens Co. A silver medal was awarded to Wm. Miller of .Mt. Desert Nurseries for eremuruses. Honorable mention was given to W. W. Rawson for gladiolus Cardinalis Ackermani. and to F. J. Rea for An- chusa Italica var. Dropmore. W. N. Craig got a cultural certificate for miltonias. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. The annual meeting of the American Peony Society was held in Horticul- tural Hall, Boston, on Friday p. m., June 15. Among the members present June 1906 H ORTICULTURE 791 were President C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y., Secretary A. H. Fewkes, West Newton, Mass., C. S. Harrison, York, Neb., G. H. Peterson, Fair Lawn, N. J.. E. B. Hedges and H. J. Mullen, Westfleld, Mass., E. A. Reaves, Cleve- land, O., B. H. Farr, Reading, Pa., and J. Eliot Coit, Ithaca, N. Y., and a number of local members. The meeting opened with an address by President Ward. Then followed the annual reports of secretary and treasurer. The secretary reported the present membership as thirty-seven active and two honorary members. He said that, since the last meeting, he had been in correspondence with Prof. Whetzel of Ithaca in regard to the fungus which attacks the peony stem and leaf and that a report of the re- sult of the investigation will be made later. Referring to the exhibition made one year ago in connection with the meeting at Chicago, the secretary said that this show proved the practi- cability of exhibiting flowers which have been shipped from a distance and placed in cold storage. "While they are in no way equal to freshly cut specimens it makes it possible to pre- serve early varieties for late shows, thereby making Lie exhibition more interesting. As nearly every flower exhibited was named it made a very instructive exhibition for the identifi- cation of varieties and in many cases illustrated the comparison existing in the nomenclature of the flower. A feature which was entirely lacking was the display of flowers grown especially for exhibition purposes. While this is perhaps a matter which usually con- cerns the amateur it is one which should receive the attention of the commercial grower as well. He would find himself amply repaid by making a plantation of a few specimen plants of each of his varieties giving them extra attention in the way of fertilization, water, and staking." The report of the treasurer showed receipts of $491.67 and expenditures of $135.93, leaving a balance on hand of $355.74. An invitation was received from the Jamestown Exposition offi- cials and the Pomological and Horti- cultural Society of Norfolk, Va., to hold the next meeting there; also a letter from Prof. Bailey of Cornell in- viting the society to meet at Ithaca, N. Y., and the latter was accepted. All the old officers were unanimously reelected for the ensuing year and J. F. Rosenfield of West Point, Neb., was elected a new director. The exhibition was held in connec- tion with the annual peony show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Messrs Jas. Wheeler, W. N. Craig and Wm. Nicholson served as judges. The awards were as follows: Collection of varieties, one flower of each, first, George Hollis, second, T. C. Thurlow. Twelve varieties six flowers of each, first, C. W. Hoitt, second. T. C. Thurlow. Fifty blooms white, first, T. C. Thurlow, second, C. W. Hoitt. Fifty blooms pink, second T. C. Thurlow. Fifty blooms crimson, first, E. A. Reaves, second, T. C. Thurlow. In three classes for private growers only James McKissock won first prize. While the judges were preparing their report a general discussion was carried on by Messrs. Ward, Harrison, Coit, Reaves and others on various topics. Protecting plants with cheese cloth or similar shelter while the buds are developing was advocated for some varieties which open their flowers imperfectly. Mr. Harrison urged the preparation of a peony manual on the same plan as one recently published by him but on a larger scale. He thought that the western and northwestern agricultural and horticultural journals might be prevailed upon to publish special peony numbers and in other ways help to keep up peony agitation, it being a fact that the paradise of the peony is the far north where the cool air and freedom from hot sun make an ideal climate for it. Mr. Coit said that the rotting down of stems is due to the brown mould common to rich garden soils and is only a tem- porary local infection. Some varieties are more susceptible to it than others. The practice of hilling up around the stems of peonies as is. done by some nurserymen for the purpose of getting buds for propagating purposes was condemned by several speakers, the plants thus propagated showing much weakness and failing to bloom for many years. The old-fashioned divi- sion of roots — once in two years — was approved as the best method of propa- gation. In cutting flowers it was advised that at least two leaf stalks be left on the plant. It is expected that the new Horticul- tural Hall at Cornell will be finished in time for the 1907 meeting. NASSAU COUNTY HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The regular monthly meeting of this society was held on the evening of Wednesday, June 13th. The meet- ing was well attended, with President Harrison in the chair. The floral ex- hibits this month were confined chief- ly to roses, of which some grand blooms were staged. The prize for twelve varieties of out-door grown roses was awarded to H. F. Meyers. In the scale of points' class. A. Mac- kenzie scored 98 with a vase of delphi- niums, collection of strawberries and dish of peaches; S. J. Trepess 96 2-3 for vases of carnations, Canterbury bells and roses; H. Meyers 93 1-3 for roses; S. Harrison 83 2-3 for roses; P. Ewen 83 for lettuce and C. LenUer 78 for peonies and roses. C. Bertenzel made some interesting and practical remarks on growing American beauty roses, which are to be followed at the next meeting by a more exhaustive paper on the same. A box of cigars for sweet peas in three varieties, twenty-five of each, will be competed for at the next meet- ing. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTI- CULTURISTS. Department of Plant Registration. Henry C. Fruck. Grosse Point' Farms, Mich., submits for registration the following named ferns: Nephrolepis Fruckii. — P arentage supposed to be N. Wittboldii; frond light green, thick, glossy, pinnae long and wavy; plant compact and of me- dium height. Three years old and so far has shown no sign of spores. Nephrolepis Berryii. — Has all the characteristics of Fruckii with the ex- ception of its dark green, somewhat narrower fronds and the runners be- ing rather finer. WM. J. STEWART, Sec'y. SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE. The fourth annual meeting will be held in Morrill Hall, Cornell Univer- sity, Ithaca, N. Y., June 27 and 28, in connection with the meeting of the American Association for the Ad- vancement of Science. Papers will be given as follows: "The Field for Experiment in Horti- culture, President L. H. Bailey, Cor- nell University; "The Relation of Winter Apples to Hardiness of Tree, W. T. Macoun. Ottawa Experiment Station; "The Use of Ether in the Forcing of Plants," William Stuart, Vermont Experiment Station; "Geo- tropism of the Vine in Its Relation to Congenial Stocks for Vinifera Vari- eties," E. C. Green, Texas Experiment Station; "The Use of Colored Cloth in Shading Plants," W. R. Lazenby, Ohio University; "Pollination Meth- ods." S. W. Fletcher, Michigan Agri- cultural College; "Inter-pollination of Fruits," V. H. Davis, Ohio University; "Some Notes on Pollination," N. O. Booth, New York Experiment Station; "Does Experience Show a Real Ad- vantage from Double-Working Apples on Vigorous Stock?" F. W. Card. Rhode Island Experiment Station; "The Importance of Selection in Plant Breeding," Earle J. Owen, New Jersey Experiment Station; "Influence of Ar- tificial Light on Plant Growth," John Craig, Cornell University; "What Is to Be the Future Application of the Term Horticulture?" L. C. Corbett, U. S. Department of Agriculture; "Dwarf Apple Orchards in the United States," Chas. D. Wilson, Cornell University; "Apple Rots in Commercial Cold Stor- age," H. J. Eustace, New York Experi- ment Station. The following are the officers and committees of the Society for Horti- cultural Science for 1906: President. L. H. Bailey: vice-presidents. G. B. Bracket, T. V. Munson, E. J. Wickson; secretary-treasurer, V. A. Clark: as- sistant secretary, U. P. Hedrick; executive committee, L. H. Bailey, president, ex-officio; W. M. Munson. W. R. Lazenby, chairman; W. L. How- ard, John Craig; programme commit- tee, C. P. Close, chairman; B. D. Hal- sted. R. A. Emerson. W. A. Taylor. W. Stuart, V. A. Clark, secretary, ex- officio; committee on nominations, L. C. Corbett, F. W. Rane, N. E. Hansen. W. W. Tracy, S. A. Beach; committee to consider the matter of the Society's publishing a periodical, L. H. Bailey, V. A. Clark, C. B. Smith. MORRIS COUNTY GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' SOCIETY. The Morris Co. (N. J.) Gardeners' and Florists' Society, held its regular monthly meeting on June 13th. Presi- dent John Heeremans read a paper on Vegetables for Exhibition. It was fully appreciated, the speaker receiving a rising vote of thanks. Mr. Heere- mans' remarks were timely, and the fact that he is one of our prominent exhibitors added weight to his words. Thirty-four members besides the offi- cers were present. Secretary was or- dered to write a letter of protest on behalf of the society to the U. S. Ex- press Co., against their exorbitant rates on flowers. Proofs of the Hnwer show schedule were on hand; $450 in cash prizes are offered. Several changes are made and the prospects are the best we ever had for 702 HORTICULTURE June 23, 1906 a fine show. It will be held in Madi- son, Nov. 1st and 2nd next. A. Her- rington exhibited six vases of the newer sweet peas in six varieties and a large batch of Paeonia Lemoine, an excellent late variety — the only ex- hibit we had. He got the society's cultural certificate. Treasurer Wm. Charlton who is ill at home, is to be visited by a special committee of sympathizing brothers. The society adjourned its meetings to next September as is the usual custom of late years. E. REAGAN, Secretary. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. The banquet tendered to the mem- bers of this association visiting in AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. President Albertson in his opening address at the Dallas convention re- ferred to the past year as one of the best and most prosperous in the his- tory of the nursery business and saw even better returns for the coming year; dwelt briefly upon the great benefits secured to the trade through- out the country through the efforts of the legislative committees in regard to uniformity in laws relating to inspec- tion, tags or certificates, and their general adoption which if followed up will certainly be accomplished; called attention to the need of defeating an appropriation by the Government for free distribution of nursery stock similar to the free seed distribution, state license laws, etc., and the neces- sity of keeping a careful watch on the advantages gained through the trans- portation committee to avoid a re- versal He. recommended action in connec- tion with the representatives of the National Horticultural Inspectors Association in attendance, on the securing the adoption of more uniform methods of inspection, issue of certi- ficates, use of universal tags or certi- ficates, and possibility of securing adoption or approval of same by states now requiring that their special state tags be used; also that the Association be represented at as many of the National Associations as possible where matters of interest to their business are to be considered, and at the different meetings of the Freight Committees. The employment of one person who could give his entire time to the work; the selection of a good member in each state to watch and report to the legislative committee any proposed legislation affecting the business and effect such changes in existing laws as would make for uniformity and re- lieve the business of some of its bur- dens, were recommended. He suggested an increase in the membership fee to $5.00 and asked if a guarantee fund could not be raised out of the savings on the freight bills alone, to provide funds for the main- tenance of the work. Also that for all standing committees except the execu- tive, one member be appointed to look after each department of the work and he be authorized to call to his assist- ance such help as he may need from time to time from the most convenient section. He advocated a standard grade for all kinds of nursery stock as against the grading of different growers in different sections. Byron D. Worthen, Jresldent-elect of the American Association of Park Superintendents. Washington, briefly mentioned in our notes last week, was a most enjoyable affair. Peter Bisset, president of the Washington Florists' Club, presided, and J. R. Freeman officiated as toast- master. President Theodore Wirth gave an interesting talk on gardening conditions in Europe and America in comparison. George H. Brown con- tributed historical notes of the parks gave a glowing foretaste of what the association might expect on the occa- sion of its visit to Toronto next year. Dr. Frank Baker recited some of the trials of a park superintendent, and Mr. Zartman and others joined in grateful recognition of the courteous hospitality of the Washington hosts. On Thursday forenoon there was a business session, and in the afternoon the members were accorded the privi- lege of a handshake with President Roosevelt. On Friday about fifteen of the vis- itors went to Baltimore, where they were cordially received, given a drive through the fine park system of that city, and then entertained by the park commission with a sumptuous ban- quet. F. L. MULFORD, Secretary-Treasurer-elect of the American Association of Park Superintendents. of Washington. J. A. Pettigrew, in speaking on the tree question, said that Washington was the best planted city he had ever seen. John Chambers responded eloquently for Canada and ELBERON HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. At the rose and strawberry show held by this society on June 11 there was a fine exhibit of roses, cut flowers, and strawberries. The principal awards were as follows: Best 25 roses, 1st, J. Kennedy; best 12 roses, 1st, F. Dettlinger; W. D. Robertson, special prize for exhibit of cut flowers; A. Bauer, first prize for vase of Baby Rambler roses and special for vase of paeonies; H. Hall special prize for vase of oriental poppies; W. D. Robertson, special prize for vegetables; A. Grieb, special prize for vegetables and best collection of strawberries; G. Conover, first prize for best dish of strawberries. The judges were Mr. Kennedy of Oceanic and Harry Bunyard of New York. Arrangements for the flower show which is to be held on July 13 and 14 were discussed, and everything seems to indicate that the affair will be a success. GEORGE MASSON, Secretary. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The annual rose and strawberry ex- hibition of the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 22 and 23. Special features of this show will be the nota- ble displays of hardy roses from the gardens of Miss Sarah B. Fay of Woods Hole, under the superintendence of that skilful rosarian, M. H. Walsh, and from the estates of William Whit- man of Brookline, W. J. Clemson and Alex. McCready of Taunton, Mrs. J. B. Lawrence of Abington, and Mrs. E. M. Gill of Medford. There will be also several collections of late flowering peonies as well as of other floral products from many of the noted gardens in the vicinity of Boston. It has been a favorable season for roses and it is expected that the dis- play will be an excellent one. The exhibition which is free to all will be open Friday from 12 to 6 o'clock and on Saturday from 10 to 6. WM. P. RICH, Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. The Chrysanthemum Society of America has accepted the invitation of the Horticultural Society of Chicago to hold its meeting in conjunction with the above named society November Gth to 12th inclusive. DAVID FRASER, Secretary. June 23, 1906 HORTICULTURE 793 AN OUTING AT CINCINNATI. The outing committee of the Cin- cinnati Florists' Society have selected the Norwood Inn as the place for their picnic. Thursday, July 19, is the date. Most of the craft spent a day at this resort last summer on the invitation of Ruscani and George & Allan. There is a fine ball park in connection with the grounds, also bowling alleys where the members can do a little practice work prepara- tory for Dayton. The committee is making great preparations and a good time is assured all who attend. Lib- eral prizes will be offered for various games and sports. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The fifth annual convention of the National Nut Growers' Association is called to meet at Scranton, Miss., October 31, November 1, 2, 1906. The annual exhibition of the North Shore Horticultural Society will be held on the grounds of the Essex County Club, June 27 and 28. The principal feature will be a rose and strawberry exhibit. Remember the N. Y. Florists' Club outing at Witzel's Point View Grove, Monday, July 2, 1906. Tickets can be had of the committee, L. W. Wheeler, chairman; J. H. Pepper, secretary, or Joseph S. Fenrich, treasurer, 110 West 28th street, New York City. The Tri-City Florists' Club met with William Knees in Moline, Iowa, on June 7, and after the transaction of business, an address by Frank Shurt- leff of Moline on "The Vacuum System of Heating," and discussion of the picnic at the Watch Tower on June 28, the cornerstone of Mr. Knees' new range of greenhouses was laid and an appropriate speech was made by Presi- dent John Temple. These houses will have steel framework and embody all the latest practicable devices. A feature of the meeting was the exhibition of 40 varieties of peonies by H. G. Bryant of Davenport, At the meeting of the German Gar- deners' Club of New Orleans on June 6 addresses were made by Mr. Wichert on aquatics and R. Eichling on lilies, of which he showed two species, L. aureum and L. lancifolium rubrum. This society has now twenty-two mem- bers, all German or German-speaking gardeners. It meets on the first Wednesday of every month, and after routine business the custom is to dis- cuss the culture of some special plant. The present officers are: Louis Muller, president: Henry Kraaek, vice-presi- dent; John H. Rinck, treasurer: Mar- tin Gaillot, secretary; Robert Rein- ecke, Richard Eilers and F. Brocker, directors. FIRE RECORD. A large barn belonging to D. Robin- son & Sons, florists, of Everett, Mass., was entirely destroyed by fire on June 13. The loss was heavy but was cov- ered by insurance. A Are caused by spontaneous com- bustion consumed the greenhouse of Isaiah Gauley, 17 Spring street, Brighton, Mass., on June 14. The loss is placed at $2000. THEORIES AND FACTS IN PLANT BREEDING. Editor HORTICULTURE:— I seem to be sharply arraigned in the issue of HORTICULTURE of May 26th, by Anne Dorrance, for the statements made in the article by me published April 21st. That article she says con- tains many statements which are very loose and very inaccurate. Not only this, but the article summarizes two laws in a manner "both absurd and in- correct." She admits that the Gal ton law is somewhat as crudely stated by me, so that disposes of the charge of inaccuracy so far as the Galton law is concerned. She also says, "In 1901 in its journal, The Royal Horticultural Society of England published a tralns- lation of Mendel's own paper des- cribing his experiments. This was made by Prof. W. Bateson of Cam- bridge University and is, so far as I know, the first publication of this paper in English. Nowhere in this or in subsequent papers could any state- ments be found which would lead to such a change of breed in poultry as Mr. White describes, nor could Mendel find in this description any trace of his theory. Mr. White in his version of Mendel's law supposes the purity of parents, hence the purity of germ cells. Does it take a law deduced by hard labor, botfl mental and physical, as Mendel's law was, to predict that if two pure individuals be bred together their offspring will be pure? How could it be otherwise? Such a state- ment is adding insult to injury. "The conception of the purity of parents is not only untenable but un- thinkable, unless we throw away our basal theory of evolution and accept that of special creation." As to the above question, "How could it be otherwise?" I will ask, does she not understand that I was dealing with hybrids, and does she not know that if two individuals of two pure species are bred together that the offspring will be a hybrid, a combination of the two, a blend, and not pure? As to the insult, I will say that according to the code no insult is given where none is intended, and as to the injury I hope it is not seriods. What is usually un- derstood as pure bloods, are such plants and animals as reproduce them- selves. She says that the conception of purity of parents is not only unten- able but unthinkable. Now Hugo de Vries has created a new species that is pure and the fact is not only tenable and thinkable but is a reality. As my critic has quoted Bateson I will quote from his paper read at the International Plant Breeders' Confer- ence held in New York in 1902. He says, "If a pea with green cotyledons be crossed with one having yellow cotyledons a hybrid is produced. That hybrid grows up and bears peas in its turn. Those peas will be composed each individual pea, of a union of two germs, each germ being a carrier of either one or the other of the pure parental characters, therefore we may have two green germs uniting, or two yellow germs uniting, or a yellow germ uniting with a green." In another case he speaks of using pure parental forms, and no one felt injured or insulted. Again I quote from a paper read before the American Breeders' Association, Feb. 1-3, 1905, with the Cupid sweet pea and I think by Dr. H. J. Webber, in charge of plant breeding laboratory, U. S. Department of Agriculture, subject, Mendel's law, "What would happen if the hybrids were bred with its own pollen, or if in the case of an animal it were with another exactly similar hybrid?" Suppose, for the purpose of illustra- tion, a hybrid of a fuzzy-seeded with a black-seeded cotton be fertilized with its own pollen. Let us consider that a given number of egg cells, 100 for instance, incidentally fertilized with 100 pollen grains of the same hybrid. There are two kinds of egg cells pro- duced, some with the potentialities of the fuzzy seed and some with the potentialities of the black seed, and the same is true of the pollen grains, taking the egg cells and pollen grains without selection, therefore, we would expect to have of the egg cells, 50 with fuzzy-seed potentialities and 50 with black-seed potentialities. If these are now brought together, letting the law of chance govern the union the probability is that we would have 25 fuzzy uniting with 25 fuzzy, 25 fuzzy uniting with 25 black, 25 black uniting with 25 fuzzy and 25 black uniting with 25 black. Using f. to represent fuzzy-seed potentialities, b. to represent black-seeded potentiali- ties, we would have the following formula which will explain the prob- able unions graphically: 25f.-f25f.=25ff. (These do not contain potentiali- ties of b. and will produce true.) 25f.+25b.=25fb. 25b.-f25f.==25bf. (These are hybrids, so far as this character pair is concerned exactly the same as in the first generative containing potentialities of both f and b.) 25b.-(-25b.=25bb. (These do not contain the potenti- alities of f. and will reproduce true ) This ought to satisfy my critic that poultry may be bred in accordance with Mendel's law. She says "let Mr. White examine a little into the intricacies of these cells which he so glibly plans to read." I made no plan glibly or otherwise; I simply stated the limit of our knowledge in that direction. She winds up her onslaught by calling my closing statement a marvellous finale. Well it was a mar- vel to King John how the devil the apple came inside the dumpling. Now I stated early in my article that there are two classes of plant breeders, one seeks purity and fixity of strains, the other seeks to produce new and improved forms by combining many species and varieties which adds to the complexity of characters of many plants, such as grapes, apples, pears, etc. These plants never reproduce themselves, and cannot in any sense be considered pure except as species Of course where there is such a complexity of characters Mendel's law is of less value, but it is not the fault of the law. This is why no two are alike in many thousands of seedling grape-vines, no marvel when viewed with an honest purpose. Miss Dor- rance seems to abhor the idea of pure parentage. Well, there are still some people who believe that the world is fiat and that the sun revolves around it. Her authority, Bateson, often uses the term, pure organism, parentage. "He says I have been experimenting 79.4; HORTICULTURE June 23, 1906 WM. HAGEMANN & CO, iulbs Wholesale Importers and Exporters of • 55 DEY STREET, - - NEW YORK | Sole Importers and Proprietors of hi DHVAE PI IIQTERQ " | the Celebrated Bermuda Harrisli Lily IlUIHI. ULUu I EDO L Finest, Surest and Most Prolific Flowering Lily in the World "NONE BETTER" I the possibility attaches itself at once that it is a pure form." I know of a peach that is growing in the vicinity of Boston and has been for over fifty years, that reproduces itself every time. Bateson says that when similar germs meet they produce a pure bred organism which in my terminology is called a homozygote — a yoking to- gether of like germs. When the germs are dissimilar they make a new form, a hybrid form, which in this termin- ology we may call a heterozygote — the yoking together of two dissimilar germs in the zygote form. Miss Dor- rance protests against my calling Men- del's law a boon. Now if I show her that Prof. Bateson has put it stronger than I did will she come down from her high horse? Prof. W. W. Spillman while discussing Mendel's law said "I agree with a statement of Prof. Bateson already published in which he states that he regards Men- del's discovery as of equal importance with the formation of the atomic theory in chemistry." A word more about the poultry question. Prof. Bateson in describing the Andulusian fowl and applying Mendel's law to their breeding confirms all that I said upon that matter. Miss Dorrance takes exceptions to my closing statement. I can hardly believe that she doubts my statement in regard to perpetuating varieties pure by budding and grafting, as proof of that I will refer to our old varieties of apples, the Baldwin. R. I. Greening. Roxbury Russet, etc., they are as pure today as when first introduced. Of course there has been cases where the stock has influenced the scion, perhaps one case in 10,000, but that is too rare to quibble about. I once produced a hybrid by grafting the Seckel on the Pope Pius. The ninth pear it was a complete blend of the two varieties. But such exceptional cases don't de- stroy the rule. The above facts will place Miss Anne in a dilemma, she will not want to admit that I am right, neither will she be willing to say that Prof. Bateson is wrong. N. B. WHITE. John Waterer & Sons, W, AMERICAN NURSERY BACSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest s> oclc of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons Ir London. • far more numerous this year, thereby adding considerably to the net profits because of less expense in handling and delivery. Great numbers of be- gonias were sold and several growers had difficulty in filling orders. What helped the demand for large lots of bedding plants this spring more than anything else perhaps was the decision of many cottagers who were absent last season to open up this year and spend the summer in Newport. That decision will also help the florists later on because many of those we have referred to are among the most liberal dispensers of hospitality within the bounds of society, and no society function is worthy the name without floral decorations in keeping with the status of the host and hostess. NEWPORT PLANT TRADE. The season for the sale of bedding plants is about closed and every grow- er and dealer admits that it was the most profitable in a number of years. The prices obtained were about the same as in recent years, but the de- mand early in the season was much brisker than was anticipated and it seems the purchasps of large lots were NEWS NOTES. John J. Perkins & Son will remove about July 1 from 115 W. 30th street to 50 W. 28th street, N. Y. C. L. Marshall of Lowell, Mass., claims $3,000 damage from the city on account of a sewer which has caused his wells to dry up and thereby en- tailed large expense for carrying water to his greenhouses, etc. The case is under advisement. Wni. Elliott & Sons' annual auction trade sale at 201 Fulton street, New York, takes place on Tuesday, June 26. Mr. Elliott says the stock will be the most desirable he has ever had to offer at this season and expects an old- lashioned reunion of the trade buyers from far and near. NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII. $10 PER 100 8C0TTII, (mi sold) . . 5 " " B08T0N, 3 " " HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, Florists, Whitman, Mass. Lilium Harris.. Lilium Longiflorum and all other BULBS for FLORISTS. Send us your requirements for special prices. CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS just arrived from Japan. Sizes and prices on application. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS at $3.00 per 1000 Seeds. Special price on large quantities. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 36 Cortlandt St., New York BULBS houhho. and PLANTS Ralph M. Ward & Co. 2 West Broadwav, New York WILLIAM PLUMB Landscape Gardener m Horticultural Expert Estates Large and Small Laid Out, Graded and Planted St. James Building, 1133 Broadway NEW YORK June 23, 190G HORTICULTURE 795 IJW>BII>liW»liWilWA1*Oa(, South Sudbury, Mass. Cyclamen Giant Hybrids. Seed taken only from exhibition slock, none better, in six colors, including Sal- monium and other Novelties. 3 in. $7.00; 4 in. $12.00 per hundred. Canna Pennsylvania, Kate Gray, Allema- nia, Duke of Marlboro and twenty others, 4 in. $6.00 per 100. CHRIST. WINTERICH, Cyclamen Specialist, DEFIANCE, - - - OHIO. Vegetable Plants SWEET POTATO, CABBAGE, TOMATO, PEPPER, CELERY All kinds of Vegetable Plams. Best Plants, Lowest Prices Can ship direct by all express companies insuring low express rates. Write for Prices. Send list of your needs in Vegetable Plants and we will give you special low prices. PLAINFIELD NURSERY, Plainfield, Indiana ASTER PLANTS Semple's and yueen of the Market. Fine Plants grown from the Best Seed in White, Pink and Lavender. $2.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT CO. BRISTOL, PA, ARTHUR COWEE GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST Meadowvale Farm BERLIN, JV- Y. HAS UNDER CULTIVATION OVER IOO ACRES COMPRISING The Best Mixtures, Collections and Named Varieties in Existence. Write for 1906 Catalog Gardenia Veitchii Grand, healthy little stock for benching or potting on. Roses all kinds. Own root and grafted. Write for prices. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. R^ GERANIUMS I OOTED CUTTINGS for fall delivery in any quan- ^ tity. Orders solicited now. Send for list. Smilax, Plumosus, Robustus and Sprencerii Carefully grown; ready June 15th to September 15th, at moderate prices. Send for list. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Ho! All Ye Peony Lovers! See mv new creations in peonies at my gardens, South Weymouth, Mass., up to Wednesday, |une 13, or at the peony show, Boston, June 15, 16. GEORGE HOLL1S, Peony Specialist. R O SES Bride, Bridesmaid, Perle, Golden Gate and Ivory, extra strong, well rooted stock from 3 inch. $5 per ioo, $45 per 1000. Best quality, careful packing and prompt service. JOHN C. HATCHER,^ Amsterdam, N, Y, NARCISSUS AND DAFFODILS FOR FORCING. Emperor, - • $12.00 per 1000. Princeps Max, $4.00 per 1000. Poeticus Ornatus, $3.75 per 1000. POAT BROS., Ettrick, Va. COLEUS Verschaffeltii, and Colden Bedder From 1% inch pots ready to be set out $1.50 per IOO For reference, correspond with Mr. H. P. Place teller Franklin Savings Bank, Boston. JR. L. GONSALVOS Kidder Greenhouses, WALTHAM, MASS. 796 HORTICULTURE June 23, 190G SEED TRADE. Within the past ten days abundant rains have fallen in Michigan, so abundant, in fact, as to be a source of great anxiety to farmers and seed growers. "One extreme follows an- other" has proved true in this case at least, as reports from the "Thumb." where from 20,000 to 40.000 bushels of peas and beans are planted, indicate that it is or has been under water to a considerable extent. Conditions are quite similar to those of last year at about this time, and which resulted in reducing the crop fully 50 per cent. Keep your eye on the "Thumb." Corn is not doing well as weather on the whole has been too cool and dry. As yet there are no reports of serious damage to general seed crops except- ing the annual scare from California, which hardly awakens interest these days. Those desiring rooms at the Boody House, the official headquarters during the coming convention of the Ameri- can Seed Trade Association, should apply at once, as this hostelry is of somewhat limited capacity. Toledo needs a new hotel. Those who like to travel by water, and are going to the coming conven- tion at Toledo, can have this pleasure. Eastern seedsmen can go by rail to Buffalo and thence by steamer to De- troit, whence they can go by steam or electric railroad to Toledo in about two hours. The steamers leave Buf- falo about 5.30 p. m. daily, arriving at Detroit next morning. They are largJ and magnificent boats, and the trip is a delightful one. 823,007. 823,111. 823,272. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued June 15, 1906. Hop-Scoop. Charles True, Sherwood, Oregon. Seed-Separator. Edwin C. Foltz. Louisville. Ky. Weeding- Tool. Theodore D. Halpin, Lapeer, Mich. New Crop of my Christmas Flowering SWEET PEA SEED Christmas Pink and Florence Denzer, pure white, will be ready August 1st. Those two well-Uuown varieties are raised by over 2000 florists all over the world.- Here is one, out of many letters received: • , . , T Dear Sir: Mv sweet peas, which l raised from vour seed, received the highest award at the Carnation Exhibit in Boston, being over 18 inches long. JOHN T. GALE, Tewksbury, Mass. Price 1-4 M. 75c; 1 M. $2.00 riAlLED FREE New Christmas Flowering Hybrids, 2D to .Mi i-olors, mostly blue, salmon, purple. I.i vender, in mixtures; also Mrs. Edie Wild, carmine, separate color. 1 Trade pkt $1.00, 5 Trade pkts. $4.00; no1 more than 5 pkts. taken iu order to each cus- 1. mier jusl Dow. Those new hybrids are just as free bloomers as Christmas Pink and Florence Denzer, some much larger, and received first class Certificate of .Merit by the .Muss. Horticultural Society, Bos- ton, March 24. All seed originated with me is sold in mv original sealed pkts., with cultural direction, to the growers, but none for seedsmen for propagating Orders filled strictly in rotation. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK Bound Brook, N. Jersey Seasonable Seeds Prize Strains (New Crop) J4 Trade Trade Calceolaria Pkt. Pkt. 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Send To Us For Your Laurel For June Weddings. It's the best to be had for all decorative work at this time of the year. Made fresh daily from the woods, 4c, 5c. and 6c. per yard. Satisfaction guaranteed. No matter how large or small the order it will he filled promptly and with the hest and freshest stock right from the woods. Telegraph or telephone orders will receive immediate attention. Telegraph Office, NEW SALEM, MASS. Long Distance Telephone Connection. TELL US YOUR WANTS, WE WILL DO THE REST CR0WL FERN CO., MILLINGT0N, MASS. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Jno. Burton is serving on the United States jury, which Is at present hold- ing sittings in the federal building. Wm. J. Muth of the Cut Flower Co. reports that his firm is moving their office down to the main floor. Cold storage facilities have been improved by utilizing waste space to the rear. Among the cargoes on the Marquette and Abyssinia were large consign- ments of cycas leaves, moss wreaths, raffia, cork bark and other supplies for H. Bayersdorfer & Co. Mr. Bayers- dorfer is at present in Europe and re- ports that he will send on following steamers a fine lot of novelties for the Dayton convention, as well as staples for the fall trade. There is talk of a popular reception being tendered to Mr. Hugh Dickson of Belfast by the Florists' Club. The man to whom we owe Liberty, Kil- larney and dozens of other fine roses certainly deserves all the public recog- nition we can give him. . The Waretown Rod and Gun Club, which is composed mostly of Philadel- phia florists, with Jno. Westcott at the head, held its annual opening on the 15th, Kith and 17th inst. The first day the company were guests of Com- modore Westcott, who is well known as a good entertainer, and was as usual indefatigable in looking after the comfort of everybody. A pleasing incident, of the proceedings was the presentation to the host of a silver- mounted oak loving cup. After the dinner, to which a large company sat down, speeches were in order, all of them full of good humor and jollity, and the time flew by on lightning wings. To quote Thomson: "One well-spent hour In such a tender circumstance for friends Is better than an age of common time." Among those who distinguished themselves one way or another were: Richard Lynex, aged 84, and still hale and hearty; Robert Craig, W. B. West- cott, C. H. Eimerman, Jno. H. Dun- ham, George Redford. S. S. Pennock, Alfred Hoegerle, David Rust, W. H. Westcott, W. K. Harris. Francis Borelli, A. Y. Hanna, Robert Kift, J. W. Colflesh, G. C. Watson and Tillie the cook. We hear there was some fishing but saw none of it, and all the shooting that came under our obser- vation was immaterial — the only dam- age being a few tin cans well battered and Watson's magazine shot full of holes. G. C. W. 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MeCONNELL 57 l Fifth Ave., New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam ships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXC0NNELL DETROIT John Breifmeyer's Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs Hi^h Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON. D. C. FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET ST. LOUIS, M0t Established 1873 Long Distance Phone Bell Lindell 676 Albany, N. Y. E^YRE^JS Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALP.ANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, NY. SAMUEL MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 1017 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO Both 'Phones 2670 Main 70S HORTICULTURE June 23, lflllfi WVVMMMMIMMMMAWMWM IMMMMMMW SPECIALS for JUNE Beauties, Sweet Peas, Orchids, Valley THE LEO NIESSEN CO. KffiiffsLE storteo°8pepn.M* ■M- 1217 Arch St., PHILA. In writing advertisers, mention Horticultnre ^^VWVVWAIVWWVWVVWWWWWWVWVVVWWWi FOR JUNE WEDDINGS * * CHOICE • BEAUTIES • $3.00 J per doz. CATTLEYAS j 40 cents each i Samuel S.Pennock j • 1612-1618 Ludlow Street. Store closes 8 P. M *<* gm^0*^*WW^0t^t*f*0** V rUff • Carnations. Beauty Bride and Bridesmaid. Lily of the Valley. , Sweet Peas. Telepbene 6268-6267 Main WELCH BROS- 15 Province St. I BOSTON E. H. HUNT Wholesale Cut Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE" T6 Wabash Av., CHICAGO Id writing advertisers, mention Horticultnre VAUGHAN & SPERRY Wholesale Commission Florists If you wish to buy or sell, see them first •PHOIJE CEHTRAL 2571 40 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Valley -'Sweet Peas FOR JUNE WEDDINCS. W. E. McKISSICR Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA PITTSBURG FLORISTS' EXCHANGE 217-219-221-223 Diamond St. PITTSBURG, PA. Largest. Wholesale House Between New York and Chicago. 1 / -r CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 'i /► CMS. W. MeKELLAR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers X.-KJl--lK EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN ' CUT FLOWERS EDWARD REID 1526 Ranstead Steet Wholesale Florist PHILADELPHIA Stow Cloaei 8 P. M. PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing adrertlsers, memtios Horticultur* WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO June »8 ROSES Am. Beauty and Edgcly Fan. & Sp. " Extra No. t ** Lower grades Bride & 'Maid— Fan. & Sp. '* Extra " No. t and Lower gr. . Liberty, Fancy Ordinary Richmond, Fancy *' Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary Chatenay, Fancy " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies ' Callas Lily of the Valley Peonies ■ Sweet Peas Mignonette.. Adiantum Cuneatum. -. " Croweanum Smilax • Asparagus Plumosus. strings. . " *' & Sprengeri bunches Lilacs per too bunches Snapdragon 30.00 15.00 8.00 8.00 5.00 3-oo 6.00 300 0.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 40.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8 00 4 00 1. so to -75 ^ 2.50 1.00 8.00 3.00 •50 .50 10.00 25.00 ST. LOUIS June 5 PHILA. June 4 BOSTOH June 21 1 5. CO 10.00 6 00 3.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 20.00 12.00 8.00 4 00 4.00 3.00 2.00 .- to 15.00 35.00 35-°° 10.00 3.00 3.00 1. 00 3.00 i.oo •50 •75 6.00 6.00 3.00 35 1.00 12.00 25.00 25. CO 12.50 4 00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 l.OO 10.00 10.00 4.00 .50 2.00 1.00 15.00 50.00 50 00 at .00 15.00 i2.00 S OO 6.00 4.00 2.00 8.00 3.00 8.00 3.OO 6.CO 3.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 r.oo 50.00 10.00 10.00 2.00 ■25 2.00 1.00 I. CO 15.00 35.00 35-CO 25.00 18.00 5.00 3.00 12.00 5.00 12.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 1.50 4.00 ■5° 15° 20.00 50.00 50.00 8.00 6. GO 4.00 .50 4.00 3.00 •35 6.00 ■5° 6.00 •5° 3.00 ■50 3 00 •5° •75 •35 40.00 5. 00 5.00 2.00 4.00 ■'5 -75 . to .. to 6.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 1.00 8.00 3.00 10.0© 3.00 5.00 1.00 5-oo 1.00 1 .00 •75 60.00 8 00 8.00 4.00 b.co -3° 1.00 1.00 t.50 16.00 50.00 35-«> J.r\.BUDL©NG 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE ^iS&y 6RowEEBALof CUT FLOWERS June 23. 1906 a O RTICU LTU RE r99 The Breitmeyer Flower Store Frontispiece. Detroit may well claim the credit of having the finest flower store on this continent. John Breitmeyer & Sons have set the pace that will mark a new departure in the building, equipment and appointments of flower stores. The establishment, illustrated in our frontispiece and on this page, is in the Breitmeyer Building, an office struc- ture, on the ground floor of which the store is located. The first impression upon entering the place is that of elegance, grandeur and good taste. Trie main room, 50x70, is designed after and carried out in the style of the Italian renaissance. The lofty ceiling, supported by four immense columns of Verde antique marble, represents a sky of the richest blue, such as one may see only in sunny Italy. The floor is of pure white Italian mosaic, fan-like in de- sign, with a key border in black. Broad marble shelves at a height of four feet and resting upon marble wainscotting, surround the entire room. Immediately above these and extend- ing up to the ceiling are heavy French mirror plates, each imbedded in a sort of Verde antique gold frame. The general effect is heightened by the four capitals of the columns, support- ing the ceiling, being finished in Ro- man gold. The east end of the room is taken up by the "ice chest" — a large marble and plate-glass room, brilliantly illum- inated by the touch of a button. The ice is invisible and the room is per- fectly ventilated. There are marble shelves and table, also an invisible sink used for the emptying and filling of vases — a unique convenience. Several bronze urns, especially de- signed, scattered here and there through the room lend a charming ef- fect. A balcony above and covering the entire width of the marble and plate-glass room (ice chest) provides spacious quarters, ample light and all the comforts necessary for a good- sized orchestra. The office is located on the north side. Here also every minutest detail to insure comfort and system have been carried out to the fullest extent. Especial ingenuity is shown through- out in the blending of the useful with the ornamental. A brilliant light is shed from an antique bronze and crystal chandelier of great beauty, and massive antique bronze torches fas- tened here and there to the walls throughout the room. The show windows, facing two streets, while in nowise copied from an "Italian palace," possess neverthe- less some attractive features calcu- lated to soften in a degree the matter- of-fact commercialism of the average display window. Here plants are not stored merely, but are displayed so that the decorative feature is pre- dominant. A beautiful Carrara marble fountain at the southwest corner of the main window lends additional charm. The furniture well harmonizes with the general surroundings. Three Verde antique tables, one 5x10 and two circular ones, each 4 feet in di- ameter, are works of art, sculptured at Florence under the supervision of Ninchelini. Numerous marble benches are scattered through the room. In the work, storage and stock rooms — all located in the "nether" region — every imaginable comfort and convenience have been well studied out and provided for. Wm. Wright & Co., the Detroit decorators and designers, executed the contract. S. S. SK1DELSKY. Cut Flower Market Reports Business is very flat in the BOSTON wholesale establishments although the retail dealers i airly busy with school work and wedding occasions. So much out-door material is used that the wholesale market, overstocked as it is, gets but little benefit from the business. Roses are away down as to quality. Brides and Bridesmaids, the last of the sea- son's crop, are covered with mildew and useless to any critical buyer. Beauty is selling fairly well. Liberty and Jacq. are also enjoying a good sale. Carnation are in very bad shape. The supply is larger than at any time during the entire season and there is no call whatever for them. Peonies had their career cut short by the spell of cold rainy weather and are now practically down and out. Sweet peas are in heavy over supply. The lily of the valley supply is much too large for the needs of the market. It may be said that the BUFFALO past week has been a busy one for all, and will continue for the balance of the month. Stock of all kind has been plentiful, in fact too plentiful to hold the prices firm. Carnations have diminished in size and some varieties are no larger than out-door pinks, Lawson being the leader in quality, together with Flora Hill. Enchant- ress, Marquis and other varieties are pretty much on the sleep list, but Red Lawson is holding well and is the lead- er in red. An over-supply of all kinds was had the past week up to Friday, when a good quantity was in waiting for the cemetery florists, but again cloudy weather and rain checked mov- ing. Roses were also plentiful, espe- cially the ordinary, selects selling well at good prices. Peonies selling well under normal supply. Lily of the val- ley, peas and other flowers are of fine quality and demand good. The market for the past CHICAGO two weeks has been en- tirely in the hands of thn retailers to get stock at their own will and price, but the tables turned Saturday, and the wholesalers re- gained the lead and brought the retail- ers to a halt, prices having increased a few notches. This week bids fair to be a busy one. as the last of the com- mencement exercises will be held. While stock in general is not at its best, some good carnations and roses are to be found, sweet pea stock is shortening a little, and the peonies are holding forth in full blast, all hands on deck, the long and the short, the large and small, and all bringing good prices. The Beauties are causing a world of trouble; not a first-class bloom to be had from anyone. The retailers have been forced to substi- tute Richmond and Liberty roses. A few Beauties are to be seen here and there, but the flowers look like col- ored peanuts on Beauty stems, and the price for them is almost doubled. Green goods are in a normal condition and bringing the usual price. (Continued on page 805.) 800 HORTICULTURE June 23, 1906 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 55-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 A. M. to 5 P. M. I JOHN I. RAYNOR t Wholesale Commission Florist ^^st^SIb^ ! A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for ell purposes. Comprises every variety W grown for New York market, at current prices 0 TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City FORD BROTHERS 48 West 28th Street, NEW YORK - »• e ••-♦-••-♦♦•-•♦•-♦ ♦-•- • •-•♦•»•-•♦♦♦•♦♦'•♦♦« y # A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS Telephone. 3870 or 3871 Madison Sanare. Walter F, Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer In Choice Cut Flowers 39 West 28th Street, New York Telephone : 902 Madison Sq. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE % FLORIST * OF NEW YORK Phone 1664-1665 Mad. Sq. 43 W. 28th St. HICKS &CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ALWAYS ON HAND THI HIGHEST \# A I I CV ALWAYS CRADE OP VMUUC I ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, thshl sV 42 VV. 28th St., New York Established 1891 BUY FROM SHIP TO TRY ME ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers In Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. II J£. FROMBNT WS^CC9hSo°rU?ey Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: aaoo, atoi, Madison Square Write for Current Prices The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH 1 10 W. 28th Street. New York Tel. 324-325 Madison Square FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil. F. Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER~100-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty and Edgeley fan and sp. " extra. No. 1 Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " extra " No. 1 and lower grades Liberty, fancy " ordinary . Richmond, fancy ordinary Golden Gate, fancy " " ordinary Chatenay , fancy < " ordinary ■ Last Half of Week ending June 16 1906 10.00 6.00 to to 15.00 8.00 3.00 to 5.00 1.00 to 2.00 4.00 to 5.00 2. OO .50 6.00 to to to 3.00 1. 00 8.00 •5» 6.00 to to 4.00 8.00 .50 4.OO .50 4-00 to to to to 4.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 •5° to 2.00 First Half of Week beginning June 18 1906 10.00 to 6.00 to 3 OO to 1. 00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to .50 to 6.00 to .50 to 6.00 to .50 to 4.00 to ■ So to 4.00 to .50 to 15.00 8 00 s.oo 2. 00 5.00 3.00 x.oo 8 00 4.00 8.00 4.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 2.00 Carnations, Fancy Carnations, Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies. Callas Lily of the Valley Pteonies Sweet Peas, bunches flignonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus " " &Sprengeri, bunches Snapdragon Last Half of Week ending June 16 1906 i.oo to .25 to 35.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to .50 to .50 to to 10.00 to 20.00 to 10.00 to 1.50 ■75 60.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 B.CO 1.00 •75 1.50 15.00 30.00 20.00 First Half of Weak beginning June 18 1906 1.00 to .25 to 35.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to .50 to .50 to to 10 00 to 20.00 to ] 0.00 to 1.50 ■75 60.00 5.00 5- CO 4.00 4.00 5.00 1.00 ■75 1.50 15.00 30.00 20.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. TeL Ifil Madlsod Sq. NeW York TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quotations on fall orders ,.,. mm «.«... ■* « West 28ft Street. Hll Yort Clt| Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York City Gut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. S3 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture June 1900 HORTICULTURE 801 EuVwVD'„N.E FANCY FERNS $1-50 per 1000 c-.ai.av $1.50 per iooo Discount on Larger Orders Michigan Cut Flower Exchange GALAX $1.50 per IOOO ^Wholesale Florists 30 and 40 Miami Ave., DETROIT, MICH. Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers WM. DILGER Manager BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 58-57 W . 26th Street - - NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 2921-5243 riadison Square J. B. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance 'Phone 1435 Court. ESTABLISHED 1872 JOHN J. PERKINS & SON WHOLESALE AND COMMISSION FLORISTS 115 W. 30th St. New York Tel. No. 956 Madison Square REED <2L KELLER 122 West 25th St.. New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work 4 Novelties and are dealers in Glassware Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. H.^AYERSD0RFER&C0^ 50-56 North 4th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES BEST LIBE IH THE COUSTRV Our Mr. Jos. Stern has CONE TO EUROPE to buy your florist supplies and novelties for the autumn. Buy of the enterprising florist supply house J. STERN & CO. 1928GERMANT0WN AVE., PHILADELPHIA, PA. YOU J WE I ORDERS ADVERTISING LET US GET TOGETHER BEAVEN'S $250 FADELESS per SHEET MOSS case Send for Circular and sample LYRATA a lasting evergreen, takes the place of wild smilax for June decorations. IT'S well worth trying. DO IT MOW? E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Best Flowers in the Boston Market n. f. McCarthy & co. 84 HAWLEY STREET BOSTON, MASS. SEND FOR PRICES Headquarters in Western New York FOR ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaonable Flowers WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist, also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Oesigns. 383-87 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. Give us a trial. We can please you. NEW CROP BRONZE AND GREEN GALAX SI. 00 per 1000. Discounts on larger quantities. Write for prices on case lots. WE. HAVE VERY FINE CUT BOX WOOD. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. Fresh Northern, $1.00 per IOOO. LYRATA, the best substitute for Smilax, $7.00 Pcr case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Wire Designs, Cut Wire, Letters, Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, 5c. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M.ROBINSON & CO.,**!1 Ms&. teWS'- WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKFT^ per too. I IrtfV [\E 1 O. TO DEALERS ONLY. CINCINNATI June 19 DETROIT June 5 BUFFALO June 19 PITTSBURG June 19 ROSES Am. Beauty and Edgely. fan and sp. extra No Lower grades Bride and Maid, fan. and sp " " extra " No. 1 and Lower gi Liberty, fancy " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy Ordinary. Golden Gate, Fancy " Ordinary. . Chatenay, Fancy " Ordinary CARNATIONS Fancy . Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies Callas Lily of the Valley Peonies Sweet Peas Mignonette , Adiantum Cuneatnm " Croweanum Smilax Asparagus PIumoRus, strings " & Sprengeri, bunches Gladiolus Snapdragon 20.00 15.00 10.00 5 00 5.00 2,00 25.00 20.00 12.50 8.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 -35 3.00 2.00 4.00 ■5° 1. 00 12.50 50.00 35.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 10.00 3.00 .50 1. 00 30 00 30.00 2: ■ ._A/VWVVVWVVt/W<^^W»^^/»A/WVMtA^^^/VW» l!%W should be portable. 11 You will find all these points- and a lot more in Premier Houses There is sense all the way through. There is expenenct behind us- that's a reason. et booklet No. 48. Chas. H. er Works, Manley St. Johns, Mich. The StandardSteam Trap Certificate of merit awarded at Washington, D. C, Florists' Convention. For simplicity, durability and per- fect satisfaction it has them all guessing. It is in a class by itself. To see it work a large plant as well as a small will convince the most sceptical that it is the Florists' Friend. The Standard Ventilating Machine still leads as the most durable, easiest working and the all-around satisfactory machine. The Duplex Gutter is gaining all the time, over 12,000 feet sold thus far this season. Catalogues free. E. H1PPARD, Yoongstown, Ohio STANDARD PLATE CLASS CO. Manufacturers, Importers and Jobbers ^=^= AMERICAN AND FRENCH GREENHOUSE GLASS 26-30 Sudbury Street 61-63 Portland Street BOSTON, flASS. If you are having delay in get- ting your roof material, send your orders TO US and don't be in trouble. We will handle any order in the time agreed. Try us. FOLEY MANUFACTURING CO., 471 W. 2 2d Street, Chicago .'lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllL- I MASTICA 1 (patented) I For Glazing Greenhouses | Manufactured only by | F. 0. PIERCE COMPANY \ Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. = 170 Fulton Street, New York - Agencies in all the Principal Cities ~ of the United States and Canada. 5 WRITE FOR CIRCULAR riliiiiiiiiMimiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimil I \ PATENTS I I = • I I TrademarKs and Copyrights Send your business direct to Washington. Saves time and insure^ better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active practice. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failures of Others." SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you right June 23, 1906 HORTICULTURE 807 IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie Street, CHICACO. Boilers made of the best material; shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel; water space all around front, sides and back. Write for information. CYPRESS SASH BARS 82 feet er longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED and EQUIPPED COMPLETE I F DESIRED Write for Circular "X>" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPON8ET, BOSTON, MASS. K TOflUWANDA. N.Y. TOtOrYrO. ONT. BOSTON PLATE 4 WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE 6LASS German and American 261 to 287 A St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. GraWE^CONSTTOTION LUMBER John C. Honinger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE YOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAI L. For particulars address John G. Emlmr, Saddle Rtvr, N. J. TAKE THIS 3-4 SPAN HOUSE You can get a good idea of how the curved eave line and airiness of construction makes the heretofore ugly, almost impossible % span house one of attractiveness — one that will fit in almost any place on your grounds. U-BAR GREENHOUSES Are the Best Greenhouses Built because no other greenhouse has the curved eaves — the lightness of construction, giving a house not only unequalled in attractiveness, but excelling in growing qualities. WE ARE THE SOLE MAKERS OF U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIERSON U-BAR COMPANY Designers and Builders U-BAR GREENHOUSES Metropolitan Bldg., 4th Ave. and 23rd St. NEW YORK <&m$EmF T^IT^: 1 FOR HEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING BY STEAM OR HOT WATER ■.■;:■ ®©iSEi@V'ir3B^TiiiJ3M^jfa(yjsa(g,inuiis!iKi©@©o NEW YORK OFFICE 111 FIFTH AVE I 7A FRANKLIN ST BOSTON-; — ■ — — — ■ — —— — — ^— i — — — Q — BOSTON OFFICE REMOVED TO 188-200 FRANKLIN ST.. COR. PEARL. WEATHERED COHPANY 46 HARION ST., NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue. SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SOOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Avenue BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, N. T. 0ITF TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you right 808 H O RTI CULTURE June 23, 190G The Reliability of a concern means something — it means you don't have to watch every little detail for fear they are "cutting corners" — it means that you get the right thing at a right price — a feeling of confidence, surety. We have a reputation for giving the square deal, and we live up to our reputation. HITCHINGS and CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. Manufacturers of Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. ANDi ttftftfiiftftttt SOME WANT A THREE COMPARTMENT GREENHOUSE So here's about as attractive, snug a proposi- tion as can be built. It is 75 feet long, with each compartment 25 feet. You see how ab- solutely charming the whole layout is — how it just fits its place in the garden. We have the knack of making our houses look this way — and making them last half a century or so. Lord & Burnham Co, GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS and MANUFACTURERS 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. V. Boston B'anch: 819 Tremont Building iitftitiiitt But above all things they are practicable — built to grow plants — and grow ■ the best plants grown. Send for Catalog J-P. I. i R economy dictates FAIRMOUNT WEED KILLER You Cannot Hoe Out Weeds or Grass for Twice the Cost 1=2 gal. makes 25 gal. treating liquid, Cost, $0.75 1 " " 50 " " " " 1.25 5 " " 250 " " " " 6.00 10 " " 500 " " " " 11.00 50 " " 2500 " " " " 45.00 Less than 2c. gal. to put on GET THE FAIRMOUNT First in the Field -Still First in Merit "Eleven Years of Success" "Imitations are not Cheap" AC E N TS Jos. Breck & Sons, Corp., Boston Henry F. Michell Co., Phila. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Phila. Griffith & Turner Co., Baltimore, Md. I. Chas. McCullough, Cincinnati, O. J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., Cin- cinnati, O. Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, O. \V. C. Beckert, Alleghany, Pa. St. Louis Seed Co., St. Louis, Mo. 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Write for Complete Catalogue Ullllllllllllllllltllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllliu I SEASONABLE AND PROFITABLE ! I ==ST0CK TO BUY N0W= 1 NEPHROLEPIS ELEQANTISSIHA 2 The Tarrytown Fern, in extra fine condition, from 3-inch pots at 5 m $12.00 per 100; $100 00 per icoo. NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSH Strong plants, from 2% inch pots, $2000 per 100; extra fine plants. 2 = NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTI 55 2/tf inch pots, $5.00 per ico; $40.00 per icoo. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS From 2% inch pots, $3.50 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. gg GARDENIA VEITCHII We arc HEADQUARTERS, and have stock in the finest possible E ™ condition: 2 S 2!4 Inch pots at $».00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000 = 3 " 12.00 " 100; 100 0O " 1000 = 6 6.00 " doz.; 40.00 " 100 CHRYSANTHEMUHS Best commercial varieties: fine young plants 2^ inch pots ready now: including the following varieties: YELLOW EATON WHITE EATON F. A. COBBOLD DR. ENOUEflARDT HRS. 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GONSALVOS Kidder Greenhonses, WALTHAM, MASS HORTICULTURE VOL III JUNE 30, 1906 NO. 26 Published "Weekly by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone. Oxford 292 WM. J. STEWART. EDITOR AND MANAGER subscription price One Year, in advance . To Foreign Countries Single Copies Ji.oo 2.00 •°s 9 ADVERTISING RATES. NET Per Inch, 30 inches to page . . .90 Full Page 24.00 On Yearly Contract — 52 consecutive times — per inch, .70. Per page . 20.00 COPYRIGHT, 1906, BY HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. Entered as second-class matter December 8, 1004, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE Page FRONTISPIECE— Odontoglossum crispum CHIONANTHUS VIRGINICUS— W. H. Waite— Illus. 813 TWO INJURIOUS GRAPE INSECTS— R. L. Adams.. 813 COOL ORCHIDS— E. O. Orpet 814 BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. H. Adsett 815 EDITORIAL The close of a profitable year — Planning for next year — The store window in summer— About formal gardening 816 WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS 817 HARDY PLANT NOTES— Warren J. Chandler 817 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Chicago Florists' Club 81S Newport Horticultural Society 818 Massachusetts Horticultural Society 818 Page NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— (Continued) Society of American Florists 818 Club and Society Notes 818 SEED TRADE 820 CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS Boston, Buffalo. Chicago, Columbus, Indianapolis, Louisville, Philadelphia, San Francisco 823 PARK WOODLANDS AND PLANTATIONS— J. A. Pettigrew 829 MISCELLANEOUS Foreign Notes— C. Harman Payne 817 Obituary 817 A Peony List 817 News Notes 819 Philadelphia Notes 829 Greenhouses Building and Projected 829 LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES BUFFALO, N. Y.— E. C. Brucker, 385-87 Elllcott St. CHICAGO, ILL.— R. S. Lund, 1034 W. Monroe St. CLEVELAND, O.— A. L. Hutchlns, 38 Plymouth St COLUMBUS, O.— M. B. Faxon, 322 E. Broad St. CINCINNATI, O.— Frank W. Ball, Walnut Hills. DETROIT — C. B. Chase, 59 Miami Ave. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— George B. Wlegand, 1610 N. Illi- nois St. LOUISVILLE, KY.— F. L. Schulz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Rd MONTREAL— William Cooper, 568 St Paul St NEWPORT, R. I. — David Mcintosh, Ledge Road. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— George C. Watson, Dobson Bldg., 9th and Market St. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.— Luther Monnette, 866 Isa- bella St., Oakland, Cal. TOLEDO, O. — J. L. Schiller, 929 Prouty Ave. WASHINGTON, D. C— James J. Harty, 14th and H Streets, N. W. 812 HORTICULTURE June 30, 1906 *ivvvv%/vvvvvi0vvu*tvti%/ywvvvvvv*Mvvvvvvvv*M*0vv*iwv\fvyvsivvvvw K'S PRINCESS VIOLET STOCK The Princess of Wales is still the leader of all single violets. There is no other variety on the market that can compare with it as a commercial violet because it blooms from Sept. 15th to Ma}- 1st; every bloom is marketable. It has size, it has color, it has length of stem. It has fragrance. It sells when any other variety, single or double, can not be given away. The people want it. So great is my confidence in this violet that the following Autumn I will devote 80,000 feet of glass to the growing of this variety. I have about 200,000 nice young divisions now ready to ship at the following prices : $2.00 per 100 $15.00 per 1000 500 at 1000 Rates Lots of 10,000 $13.00 per 1000 Lots of 5000 at $14.00 per 1000 WILLIAM SIM, Cliftondale, Mass. Order your Violet Stock now Largest grower of Violets in America %VWVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV^VVV»WWA)VVVWWVVVVVVVVVVVVVV^^ •WW GOVERNOR HERRICK Gtte NEW VIOLET The finest single, the freest bloomer, the greatest money maker ever offered for sale. Write me today. 1 doz., $2.00 ; 100, $10.00; 1000, $75.00; 5.000 or more at $60.00 per 1,000 II. R. CARLTON Originator and Introducer WILLOUGHBY, O. ^-i ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 it 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 > i ; 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■ 1 1 ■ 1 1 1 1 ■ 1 1 1 1 1 : 1 1 ■ 1 1 1 1 '_ 1 1,000,000 I I FERNS FOR FERN dishes | E 25,000 now ready in 2 % inch E for immediate shipment = S Also Palms, Specimen Ferns, Araucarias, Dracaenas 3 Crotons, Rubbers and other Decorative Plants E WHOLESALE PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION WM. W. EDGAR CO. Importers and Exporters, Wholesale Growers ■ Waverley Sta. - - Boston, Mass. : niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilililliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilllllilliillliniiiiiiiiiiiiliiin 1 SURPLUS STOCKPerl0o ABLTILOX Eclipse, Souv. rt is being made by the council of the Boyal Horticultural Society to make the visit of the foreign savants a pleasant and memorable one. THE WINTER FLOWERING CARNATION SOCIETY One of the incidents of the Temple flower show week was the inaugural dinner and meeting of the Winter Flowering Carnation Society. This new organization, which has been launched under very favorable condi- tions, owes its inception to Mr. Hayward Mafhias, who is an enthusiastic believer in the merits of this in- creasingly popular flower. The meeting presided over by J. S. Brunton of the Horticultural Trades Journal, was attended by some of the leading growers in Eng- land and the Channel Islands. The rules which were discussed and passed, state that the object of the so- ciety are the extension of the culture and the improve- ment of the winter flowering carnation. At the cutset there was some difference of opinion as to the choice of a title, several of the members desiring to include the words "perpetual flowering" as being a more suitable description. In giving the history of the society's for- mation. Mr. Mathias emphasized the fact that it had been started in no antagonism to the National Carna- tion Society. The latter society would continue to work in the interest of the summer section, and as the shows would be held at different times of the year the two organizations would not clash in any way. To show the friendly attitude assumed by Mr. Mathias it may be mentioned that prior to taking steps to inaugu- rate the new society he approached the committer of the older association, but they declined to undertake the additional responsibility of holding a winter show. There should be plenty of scope for both societies to work in the interests of carnation growers. The society will be open to trade growers and ama- teurs, and the minimum annual subscriptions will be 5s. A floral committee of experts is to be appointed who will award certificates to meritorious and truly winter flowering varieties. One or more exhibitions will be held annually, the chief show being fixed for Decem- ber. The committee are to discuss whether the shows should take place at the Boyal Horticultural Hall or at the Boyal Botanic Society's gardens. A suggestion was made that classes should be arranged for bouquets and table decorations in order to show the usefulness of the carnation for this purpose. One member was very anxious that the American plan of holding a "Carnation Day" should be followed in Britain, and there is no doubt that this idea will receive the full consideration of the committee, the majority of whom as trade growers are anxious to see the flower attain to still greater popularity. Mr. Brunton was elected chair- man, Mr. S. Mortimer, vice-chairman, and Mr. Hayward Mathias honorable secretary and treas- urer. There is every prospect that the society will protect the interests of the trade growers, besides extending the popularity of the carnation among the public. There is no better means of achieving the lat- ter object than by holding a show on the lines sug- gested at the meeting. >3y, ftM>&. 816 H ORT1CULT URE June 30, 1906 horticulture: AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST, PLANTSMAN, LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Oxford 292 WU. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager. With this issue Horticulture The close of a closes its third volume. The many profitable year appreciative words, oral and written, which we have received, especially of late, from readers and advertisers are most encourag- ing and give pleasant assurance that Horticulture is filling an acceptable and useful place in the uplifting and advancement of the noble profession whose interests it seeks to serve. The end of June brings also to most of our readers the practical closing of a volume — the ending of one season, and the midsummer respite which precedes the opening of another. From the observa- tions which we have been privileged to make we believe that the season just closing may be recorded as a good and profitable one and in no department of horticul- tural industry is there reasonable cause for complaint as to results. We hope the next may be equally profitable for all. It does not always follow that mere Planning for volume of business is a reliable gauge next season as to profit or loss. The men who come out at the end of the season with the biggest profit are the careful managers — those who think ahead and work on a well-matured plan. With the grower under glass no qualification counts for more than that of wise foresight so that every square foot of greenhouse space is kept at work 365 days in the year. Probably every one of our readers can call to mind instances where there is enough idle room in a green- to pay, if properly handled, a good interest on the investment. Glass is different from the proprietor and his help in that it requires no vacation. Xow. when one lias time and opportunity to survey the past and tabulate its resttlts. i^ the time to map out the operations for the coming year. See to it that there is no idle space and that unprofitable methods, if such exist, are abandoned. We should like to suggest to the The store window florjst wlio has been in the habit m summer 0f slighting his show window or conservatory during the dull weeks of summer that he try the experiment of main- taining a neat, attractive, but not necessarily expensive, display all through the slack period. One clean, healthy plant, one vase or dish of fresh flowers of any kind, if the surroundings are tidy, is infinitely better than a window full of old trumpery that will not be needed until next season. "It doesn't pay" is a very bad maxim wdien applied to cleaning up. An always dainty flower window and orderly office cannot fail to attract the attention of the people who make desirable patrons and its owner will not be forgotten when the busy times return. An insistence upon these principles will also serve to keep the help from lapsing into that listless languor which is seen to prevail in so many places dur- ing the summer season and which, wdien it once gets a good hold, is so hard to shake off, even when a windfall comes in the shape of an order. Some very good and instructive About speeches were made at the sessions formal gardening 0f the park superintendents in Washington recently but they con- tained not one word in approval of the formal gardening fad. Instead the key note of everything that was said was the doctrine of fellowship with nature as the best motive in all park work. As a rule the less of arti- ficiality displayed the more satisfying the pleasure to be drawn from a garden or park. A knowledge of trees and shrubs and their proper adaptation is one of the fundamentals in park construction. Compare the work of the man actuated by a refined appreciation and lov- ing regard for these products of nature's handiwork with the strained mechanical effect produced by the most skilful builders of "Italian" gardens. We are sorry for him who sees more to admire in the latter. Much is made of the argument that a certain amount of formal treatment is required to harmonize and "break" the severity of architectural structures into the informal surroundings of rural scenery. In a measure this may be reasonable but it furnishes a very insufficient excuse for the aggregations of clipped deformities on which so many wealthy people, merely because it is a fad. are squandering their money. We shall be very much sur- prised if a reaction does not soon set in and circum- stances make it discreet for the high priests of this unnatural school to turn back and learn the first prin- ciples of true gardening art. June 30, 190(1 Horticulture SIT WHOLESOME CHESTNUTS. Crotons need sunlight to bring out briliant coloring, and so do dracaenas but the latter require more care and discrimination; bringing them into bright sunlight suddenly will burn the foliage. Primulas and cinerarias, from the time the seed is sown until they are through flowering, need incessant care, careful watering, careful potting, and careful handling, and only when using good judgment and care in every par- ticular will satisfactory results be obtained. It is already time to think out the problem of what pays best for Christ- mas. Don't keep a lot ot useless stuff around; push ahead the things most ..nely to be in general demand. In the case of a novelty say but little about it until pretty certain that it will amount io something; then will be the time to push it. Only by the widest publi- city through the medium of the horticultural press after all, can any great number of interested persons be informed when you have stock enough raised to make something out of it. Last Christmas medium-sized plants were more in demand throughout the country than ever before. Lorraine Legon.as were prime tav'orites; that is worth keeping in mind. There is a new Nephrolepis recently introduced that will be just the thing to satisfy customers in search of Christmas plants of pleasing form but of sombre hue. It will sell well in 5 in. or (1 in. pans and there is time enough to get them into those sizes before the holidays. The fall of the year is the best time to plant peonies therefore select the varieties wanted and order early so as to get strong plants. Now that some houses are empty or nearly so it is a convenient time to give the inside a thorough cleaning and one or more coats ot good white paint. Keep the hoe going among carnation plants; at the same time keep in mind the difference between hoeing and dig- ging; too deep hoeing is apt to work injury while light hoeing is very bene- ficial, and the knack of doing it is easily acquired with practice. Remember the flower show. Thou shalt go there, thou and thy man servant and thy maid servant, and thou shalt give them tickets of admission or the wherewithal to purchase the same. When in the exhibition hall if thou seest aught that pleases thee not, keep it to thyself, for thy neighbor hath feelings which thou shouldst not hurt, otherwise he may overhear thee and be angered and what wilt thou have for thy outspokenness? Remember that thou shouldst have no work done in the garden or in the greenhouse on the Sabbath Day except what is abso- lutely necessary thou, as well as all within thy gates, needst rest on the Sabbath day. In the heat of summer ease up a bit on yourself and on those dependent on you more or less, remember that the best man is not he who rushes, on the approach of his employer; on the con- trary such a fellow is usually worth the watching morning and night until pay day. FOREIGN NOTES. Among the numerous villas of Italy celebrated for their architectural beauty and the glory of their gardens, the Villa Borghese is by no means the least noteworthy. It was begun in 161S and the gardens have been at different times enlarged in extent by various eminent landscape gardeners. Many American travelers have no doubt wan- dered through the place and know more of its history and attractiveness than can be put within the scope of a short newspaper article like this. The chief object of these notes is simply to draw attention to a danger which threatens the very existence of the place for it appears that having been purchased by the municipality of Rome the Villa Borghese now forms a public park, and that there is some in- tention on the part of the Italian gov- ernment to build the newly constitute I International Institute of Agriculture on the spot, thereby seriously if not altogether affecting the ancient Villa Borghese and spoiling its adjacent gardens. Some correspondence has taken place in the local newspaper, and it is to be hoped that the protests may have the effect of sparing this historic building from twentieth century de- struction, and that another site may be found for the contemplated build- ing and museum that will form the headquarters of the new International Institute of Agriculture. A grand volume on the art of garden design in Italy has just been published by Mr. Inigo Triggs. It is an immense [olio in size and is got up in really handsome style, the printing and illus- trations being executed in the very highest art. We must, however, defer our notice of it until the next contri- bution of "Library Notes." C. HARMAN PAYNE. OBITUARY. Lyons' horticulture has suffered a severe loss by the death of M. Gabriel Chabanne. Chabanne was a thorough Frenchman and a gardener of European repute. He was at- tached to the Botanic Gardens in the Teted'or Park at Lyons, France; he jointly assisted Dr. Gerard in the editing of "L'horticulture nouvelle"; he was also an active member of the French National Chrysanthemum So- ciety and joint author of a little work on the chrysanthemum with M. Choulet of the same city. He was secretary of the Lyons' Horticultural Society, which he had done much to render prosperous, and his body was followed to the grave by a large num- ber of his sorrowing townsfolk with whom Chabanne was a great favorite. He was only 44 years of age and one of those energetic, useful men the world can ill afford to lose. "Horticulture Is the Best Medium." Editor HORTICULTURE: We must discontinue our large advertisement this week in order to catch up with the orders we have re- ceived since its first insertion. We find that HORTICUTURE is the besl medium for advertising that we have ever had. Mass. H. H. BARROWS & SON. HARDY PLANT NOTES. Catalpas are, just at this period of the year, subject to the attack of a long black worm that attacks the leaves and quickly chews them up. The best remedy is to spray with the following solution: Three pounds of blue stone; three pounds of lime; four ounces of paris green mixed with fifty gallons of water. It will kill them in fifteen or twenty minutes. Shrubbery groups are made pretty at this period by the bright red flower of Spiraea bumalda Anthony Waterer. This variety is far superior to the species bumalda, and the latter will likely be propagated only on a small scale when Anthony Waterer is bet- ter known. The best golden arbor vitae is Geo. Peabody, yet Vervaene's is more grace- ful in outline and has a yellow varia- tion through the foliage that is very pretty. Some claim the latter will stand a more severe location. At this period the Geo. Peabody looks excep- tionally pretty. An evergreen that will be more largely planted when better known is Douglas' weeping spruce. It has a slight tinge of blue that is very pretty. The evening primroses are just com- ing into flower and Youngii can be termed the best of all. There is an unusually large and showy one — Mis- souriensis — that has flowers three and four inches across. Though hardy white and pink varie- ties of perennial hibiscus are abun- dant it has seemed impossible to get a hardy red or scarlet one. An excel- lent scarlet strain has now been raised that has flowers as large as any of the other types. It was secured by- crossing coccinea with a hardy type and represents a number of years of hard work. It will be exhibited at the Jamestown Exposition in 1907, for the first time. The pretty little light-foliaged Veronica Candida is now in bloom. It is an excellent blue-flowering plant for border planting or edging. In addition to the new hybrid Wichuraiana Roses mentioned in a recent issue, special note should be made of the varieties Alberic Barbier and Rene Andre. Alberic Barbier is a double of a creamy white color and comes out in a lovely bud form. The foliage is evergreen and exceptionally fine. Rene Andre is quite similar in form and foliage and has a very pretty- flesh pink flower, double. WARREN J. CHANDLER. Enclosed find a crisp dollar bill to pay for HORTICULTURE. I enjoy it very much and wish you success in every wav M. L. A PEONY LIST. T. D. Hatfield's list of the best peo- nies, carefully selected from those on exhibition at the recent peony show, was as follows: White or tinted white — Festiva Max- ima. Jules Lebon, M. Dupont. Couronne d'Or, M. Emile Lemoine, Solfaterre, Mdme. Carlot. Mt. Blanc, Avalanche, Mrs. Winn Lewis. Pink — Mdme. Geissler, Marguerite Gerard, Susanne Desert, Aehille, Miss Brice, Venus, Therese, Zoe Calot, Asa Gray, Germeine Bigot, Charles Ver- dier, Halbid, Baroness Schroeder. Dark colors — Felix Crousse, Adolphe Rosseau, Plutarch, Fortegat. 818 HORTICULTURE June 30, 1906 NEWS OF THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB. The Chicago Florists' Club held their fifth annual outing at Higginbotham Woods on June 24. A derailed freight train caused an hour's delay in transit, but when the 225 picknickers readied the station James Hartshorne, of the Chicago Carnation Company, was waiting for them with plenty of hay racks to convey them to the grounds. Dinner was first in order, then the en- tertainment began as per schedule. In the ball game, E. E. Winterson, um- pire, the Wholesalers beat the Retail- ers 19 to 15 in five innings. In the 50- yd. dash for married ladies no decision could be reached, and prizes were awarded to Mrs. L. H. Winterson, Mrs. McKee, Mrs. Chas. Balluff and Mrs. Weiman. The sack race was won by Julius Haskins, 1st; Jas. McKeand, 2d; 100-yd. dash, open to trade only, J. Haskins, 1st; A. E. Elling, 2d; 50-yds. for fat men, John Poehlmann, 1st; Geo. Heirle, 2d; running broad jump, trade only, Henry Koropp, 1st, 18 ft. 2 in., Mr. Hirsch, 2d, 16 ft. 11 1-2 in. An extra event was the Babies' race, in which the prize was carried off by little Beatrice Asmus. Philip Foley, of the Foley Manufac- turing Co., presented the prizes to the winners. Everybody returned feeling grateful to H. N. Higginbotham for the use of his grounds at Cherry Hill, and to the entertainment committee. COLUMBUS FLORISTS' CLUB. The regular meeting was held Tues- day evening in the club rooms at Iroquois Hall. Vice-president Curry was in the chair, and Secretary Mc- Kellar promptly on hand. The attend- ance was good, and every member present very enthusiastically inter- ested in the work of the evening. After the regular business had been duly disposed of the important ques- tion of the evening was brought for- ward for settlement — "Shall we or not have a chrysanthemum show this fall?" After a long and most earnest discussion of the subject, from every point of view, in which Messrs. Reichert, Curry, Woodrow, Hills, Bauman, McKellar, Faxon, Wede- meyer and others took part, it was voted "that this club hold a public Chrysanthemum show in November next, all arrangements to be left to a managing committee that will be duly chosen." After this matter had been settled, some plans were proposed re- garding prizes for the children's gar- dens but as the hour was late this was not acted upon. The next meeting will be Monday evening, July 2, when there will be a smoke talk and re- freshments. NEWPORT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. President MacLellan has nominated for judges, at the Society's exhibition in August, Messrs. Bruce Butterton, Alexander Fraser and Stewart Ritchie. At a meeting of the executive commit- tee these nominations were approved. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. Annual Rose and Strawberry Show. This interesting event took place on June 22 and 23. There was a fair showing of roses in the H. P. classes but nothing really new or novel was in evidence and in the varieties shown the advancement, of any, over ten or even twenty years ago was very small. M. H. Walsh, for Miss Sarah B. Fay- took most of the first prizes, includ- ing that for 24 varieties three of a kind, twelve varieties three of each, six varieties three of each, eighteen varieties one of each, six Brunners, six Druschki, six Sharman Crawford, six Margaret Dickson and general display of one hundred bottles. Ihere were nine entries in the latter class. Mr. Walsh also took first for collection of H. T. roses, W. J. Clemson took first for twelve varieties of H. P.; Geo. F. Fabyan first for six varieties, Mrs. A. W. Blake first for six Roths- childs, Mrs. C. C. Converse and Mrs. Lester Leland first for six Laing, lk. C. J. Weld first for six Jacqueminot. Other competitors winning honors in these classes were Wm. Whitman, estate of John C. Chaffin, Mrs. E. M. Gill, and Mrs. J. L. Gardner. Fine displays not for competition were made by Langwater Gardens, Mrs. E. A. Wilkie. Walter Hunnewell, gardener T. D. Hatfield, received a bronze medal for a display of the new French sum- mer blooming chrysanthemums. These were the center of much interest. There was the usual fine display of sweet-williams, prizes being awarded to Wm. Whitman, Dr. Weld and Wilfred Wheeler. Peonies were shown in less number but better form than at the peony show a week earlier, there being many contributors and George Hollis received a certificate of merit for his seedling Lucy E. Hollis, one of the thirty-three he had on exhibi- tion. A certificate of merit was also awarded to Oakes Ames for Cypripe- dium I'Ansonia (C. Rothschildianum x C. Morganae) and honorable mention was given Walter Hunnewell for dis- play of rose Rublin. Mrs. J. L. Gardner and Mrs. A. W. Blake showed groups of splendid Canterbury Bells in pots. W. N. Craig showed several varieties of Gladiolus nanus which he pro- nounced synonymous with G. cardi- nalis. Blue Hill Nurseries and Mt. Desert Nursery were represented by fine collections of herbaceous flowers. Strawberries and early vegetables were, as usual, excellent. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The Kentucky Society of Florists will hold their regular monthly meet- ing on July 3d at Fred Haupt's. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTI- CULTURISTS. Back Reports Wanted. The secretary would like to pro- cure for the use of the society, copies of the annual reports of the follow- ing years: 1885, Cincinnati; 1886, Philadelphia; 1887. Chicago; 1888, New York; 1892, Washington; 1896, Cleveland; 1900, New York. Mem- bers having spare copies of any of these will confer a great favor by sending them to WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. The R. I. Horticultural Society held a rose and strawberry show in Provi- dence on June 21. A new seedling strawberry from the State experiment station, shown by Prof. F. W. Card, attracted much attention. The New Haven County Horticul- tural Society, (Conn.), at its meeting on June 19 had a fine exhibit of roses by R. Bell, gardener to Miss Dana; John C. Morton; David Kydd, gardener to Mrs. Frances Wayland; J. H. Mur- ray, gardener at Yale Botanic Gardens; John Sloeombe and W. Beattle. Ernest Carroi read a paper on Heather. The Huntington Horticultural and Agricultural Society (N. Y.), held its annual rose and strawberry show on June 21. with its usual fine display. George Ashworth, gardener for Walter Jennings, took first prize for a vase of cut (lowers. The prizes for roses were secured largely by William O'Hara and James Kirby, and for strawberries by August Heckscher and Roland Conklin, of Rosemary Farm. The second rose show of the New London County Horticultural Society at Norwich, Conn., on June 19 and 20 was a great success. The judges were David Bordon and John Fowler of Eastern Point, John Barron, gardener for Mrs. F. A. Roth. The display of palms and ferns by F. L. Osgood and the exhibits by Mrs. F. A. Roth and the Geduldig estate attracted much attention, as did also the collection of nymphaea and water lilies by H. A. Dreer of Philadelphia. The next show and conference of the French National Chrysanthemum Society will be held at Caen, Novem- ber 7, 8 and 9. A list of questions to be discussed has already been drawn up, to which we may refer later in the season. Among the very useful publications that have been brought out under the auspices of this so- ciety are Dr. Chifflot's book on "The Maladies and Parasites of the Chrys- anthemum," and his large colored plate of the insects and diseases, with the remedies for each appended. The great spring show of the National Horticultural Society of France was opened May 19, and in spite of rather indifferent weather was a great success, for the patron- age of the public was very lavishly bestowed upon it. The new President of the French Republic attended in person and after inspecting the show distributed, as is customary upon such occasions, various decorations to those gentlemen whose labors were considered most worthy of special recognition. The late President of the French Republic, M. Loubet, has been nominated Honorary President of the National Horticultural Society of France on account of the deep interest he took in the welfare of the society during his term of office as Chief of the State. .Tune 30, 1906 HORTICULTURE 819 WM. HAGEMANN & CO Wholesale Importers and Exporters of Bulbs I 55 DEY STREET, NEW YORK 'i u L Sole Importers and Proprietors of It DflVMl PI IICTCDC the Celebrated Bermuda Harrisii Lily nUIAL ULUO I tilO Finest, Surest and Most Prolific Flowering: Lily in the World "NONE BETTER" NEWS NOTES. Herbert S. Heath has started in the landscape gardening and nursery busi- ness at Newington, Conn. C. Quadland & Son of North Adams, Mass., have taken the Bank street store opened last year by Winslow Cady. E. D. Vickery of East Mansfield, Mass., was a heavy loser in the hail storm that swept over that locality recently. S. B. Weeks of Waterford, Conn., has bought the greenhouses of the Mitchell estate and will remove them to his place at Lyon Station. Fire started in the greenhouse of W. H. Humfelt, 1701 Highland avenue, Kansas City, Mo., last Saturday, but was discovered and extinguished with slight loss. The Riverside Greenhouses at Gard- ner, Mass., are to be sold at auction on June 30. A. P. Johnson, the present owner, has decided to leave town. The advertisement in HORTICULTURE gives details. Dudley & Son of Parkersburg, W. Va., are having plans drawn for a new store that shall be one of the finest in that section. It will be equipped with all the modern improvements and the interior decorations will be artistic and beautiful. Ant. C. Zvolanek of Bound Brook, N. J., was a sufferer in the recent hail storm that, visited that section, but the superior construction of his houses and their sheltered position among the mountains, prevented a serious loss. Glass in Plainfield was badly dam- aged. KILLARNEY The most profitable Rose to date. Strong, thrifty young plants. $io per too. $vo per 1.000 SIEBRECHT&SON Rose Hill Nursery NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y. J John Waterer & Sons, ki AMERICAN NURSERY BACSHOT, ENGLAND have the finest s'.ock of recognized Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, An- dromedas, high class Evergreens and specimen Conifers. Ask for special list of plants grown for the American trade. John Waterer & Sons are the great exhibitors of Rhododendrons In London. NEW CROP PANSY SEED Michell's Giant Prize Strain! This strain is not to be compared with the ordinary Giant Trimardeau. The seed we offer will produce flowers of much heavier texture, longer stems and richer colorings. Tr. Pkt. Oz. Azuro Blue $0.40 $2.00 Black Blue .40 2.00 Emperor William, ultramarine blue .4H 2.00 Hortensia Red .40 2 (in King of the Blacks .40 2.00 Lord Beaconsfield, purple violet 40 2.00 Peacock, blue, claret & white .50 5.00 Snow Queer, pure white .40 2.00 Striped and Mottled .40 2.00 White with eye 40 2.00 Pure Vellow 40 2.00 Yellow with eye 40 2.00 MICHELL'S GIANT EXHIBITION niXTURE— For size of bloom, rich coloring and distinct markings, this cannot be excelled. Has been awarded 1st prize wherever exhib* ited. Trade pkt.. 50c; per % oz. 75c: peroz., $5.00 Our wholesale catalogue of SEEDS. BULBS and every requisite for the green- house and garden mailed free. HENRY F. MIGHELL CO. Flower Seed Specialists 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. BAMBOO CANES 6 to 8 feet for staking purposes, 1000, $6.00 also - — Carnation Supports 3 ring model, 100, $3.00. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 201 Fulton Street, - New York Look through the Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide. You will find some good offers there also. Lilium Harrisii Lilium Longiflorum and all other BULBS for FLORISTS. Send us your requirements for special prices. CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS just arrived from Japan. Sizes and prices on application. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS at $3.00 per 1000 Seeds. Special price on large quantities. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 36 Cortlandt St., New York BULBS Horseshoe Brand and PLANTS Ralph M. Ward & Co. 2 West Broadway, New York WILLIAM PLUMB Landscape Gardener m Horticultural Expert Estates Large and Small Laid Out, Graded and Planted St, James Building, 1133 Broadway NEW YORK too. HORTICULTURE June 30, 1906 SEED TRADE. J. M. Thorburn & Co. are busy fit- ting up and moving into their new store on Barclay street, New York. The enterprising head of this reli- able old house promises to show the buys what an up-to-date retail seed sine should be, and the present plans which are rapidly taking form will make this the handsomest seed store in America and the largest for retail purposes. It extends from Bar- clay street through to Park Place. The main retail department will be on Barclay street and the receiving and shipping will be done from the Park Place side. Truck farming on Long Island, N. Y.. is on the decline. For three years a wild real estate boom has had the western end of the island in its grip, thousands of acres of the finest trucking lands in this country have been sold to speculators and closed to production; prices have advanced far beyond values and a reaction is bound to come. In a few instances values are not fictitious and will prob- ably still further advance, but in the main they are out of all reason, and when one realizes the thousands of acres of fine lands rendered useless by this speculative craze, it almost makes him sigh for Henry George and the single tax. The decline in truck farming is already severely- felt by New York and Long Island seed dealers. New York may yet experience a famine in "garden sass." CROP of 1904 Pansy Seed T am now gathering seed from the finest mixture ever offered. Also to arrive, the finest mixture and separate colors grown in ' Europe. Send card for circular and prices. FRANCIS BRILL, Hempstead, L. I., N. Y. QUALITY I5&! BEND FOB CATALOGUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON .?♦* Went I4th St., New York. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. notice: of removal On account of our recent fire, we were compelled to seek new quarters and wish to an- nounce that after -luly 1st we shall be located at NO. 5 UNION STREET not quite 200 steps away from our former location. We extend a cordial invitation to all florists visiting Boston tu give us a call at our new headquarters. Since our disastrous tire «e have replenished our entire stock of seeds from the original sources and offer now for immediate sowing PRIMILA OBCONICA, KiWSON'S NEW GIANT, in the following colors: Pink, Pure White. Crimson. Superb Mixed. S 50 per too seeds, $4 00 per 1000 seeds. CINERARIA GRANDIFLORA RAWSON'S SUPERFINK. Lib- eral Trade Packet, Sl.no. CINERARIA HYBRIDA, RAWSON'S DWARF. Liberal Trade Packet, $1 00. Wait for our BULB CATALOGUE out July 15th. W. W. RAWSON (Si CO. BOSTON, MASS. NEW ADDRESS Stick this up for reference GEORGE C.WATSON, Seedsman PHILADELPHIA Dobson Building, 9th and Market St. Sole Aeent I'nited States and Canada for Barenbrug, Burgers & Co. FANCY CRASS SEEDS Arnhem, Holland Philadelphia Representative : J. C. VAUGHAN. Chicago & New York Seeds and Bulbs WESTERN SPRINGS NURSERIES Plants HORTICULTURE PUBUSH1NG CO. Subscriptions, News, Advertising Keystone Phone, 5248 D Main Bell Phone. 5639 Walnut Passenger Elevator, 839 Market St. Freight Elevator, 9 North 9th St. ^WWWVVWVWWWWWWnW) New Crop of my Christmas Flowering SWEET PEA SEED Christmas Pink and Florence Denzer. pure white, will be ready August 1st. Those two well-known varieties are raised by over 2000 florists all over the world.— Here is one, out of many letters received: Dear Sir: My sweet peas, which I raised from vour seed, received the highest award at the Carnation Exhibit in Boston, being over 18 inches long. JOHN T. GALE, Tewksbury. Mass. Price 1-4 lb. 75c; per lb. $2.00 flAII-ED FREE New Christmas Flowering Hybrids. 20 t.j 30 colors, mostly blue, salmon, purple, lavender, in mixtures; also Mrs. Edie Wild, carmine, separate color. 1 Trade pkt. $1.00, 5 Trade pkts. $4.00; not more than 5 pkts. taken in order to each cus- tomer just now. Those new hybrids are just as free bloomers as Christmas Pink and Florence Denzer, some much larger, and received first class Certificate of Merit bv the Mass. Horticultural Society, Bos- ton, March 24. All seed originated with me is sold in my original sealed pkts., with cultural direction, to the growers, but none for seedsmen for propagating Orders filled strictly in rotation. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK Bound Brook, N. Jersey FARQUHAR'S GRASS SEED MIXTURES ARE CELEBRATED FOR Hardiness, Purity and Permanency Specially blended to suit all conditions of soil for Meadow, Pasture, Lawns, Golf Links, Putting Greens, Tennis Courts, Terraces, Embankments and Shady Spots. Samples and Prices Upon Application STORE HOURS: 7.30 A. M. TO 6 P. M. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. Seedsmen, Nurserymen and Florists b & 7 SOUTH MARKET ST., BOSTON THOS. J. GREY & CO. Seedsmen Agricultural Machinery Repaired MOWERS SHARPENED 32 South Market St., Boston MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA, ALASKA, BOHEMIA i MUSHROOM = SPAWN = 3 Fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. )CHRAN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO. 911 CHEMICAL BLDG. ST. LOUIS, MO j Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. James Vick's Sons HELLER'S MICE-PROOF SEED CASES. Seeds, Bulbs,P!ants AND AGRICULTURAL HARDWARE 4r-S4 NO. MARKET ST., BOSTON, MASS. SEEDSMEN Rochester, N. Y. Cabbage Worms For Pamphlet write to " KilleJ by lightly dusting with HAHriOND'S SLUG SHOT shkill-on- Hudson, N. Y. Sold by Seedsmen Heller & Co., Montpeller, 0, June 30, 1906 HORTICULTURE 821 Begonia "Gloire tie Lorraine" "Turn ford Hall" NOW READY FOR DELIVERY Propagated strictly from single leaf; this method gives much hetter results than from cuttings. S16.0D per 10", $140.00 per 1000. Adiantum Farleyense, 1 3-4 in. pots. $8 00 per 100. 2 1-2 in. pots. $16.10 per 100. Cai-h with order from unknown correspondents. J. A. PETERSON McHenry Avenue, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Some give you quantity, some quality, I give ) ou both Bostons Scotti and 8000 6 in. Bostons at 40c. 8000 6 in. Scotti at 40c. PANS $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50 SS^Ten thousand 2'2 in.Plumosus Nanus at $2.50 per 100; easily worth $3.50. WILLIAM C. SHITH 61st and Market Sts., PHILADELPHIA Of No C. O. D.'s Satisfactory References required or t e cash. Five olf if remit- tance accompanies order. Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants Just received tn fine condition a large consignment of Palms, Araucarias ami other foliage plants. We also have to offer some Strong bushy Ferns for lishes in variety; also Pandanuses, Dracaenas, Marantas, Crotons and Bedding Plants. Wholesale Price List on application. A. LEUTHY & CO. IMPORTERS and EXPORTERS GROWERS and DEALERS Perkins Street Nurseries, Roslindale BOSTON, MASS. NEPHROLEPIS WHITMAN! 2 1-4 in., $25 per I OO BOSTON FERNS 2 1-4 in., $3 per I OO H. H. BARROWS & SON, Florists WHITMAN, MASS. Lilies, Japanese Plants BAMBOO STAKES The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. 3J Barclay Street, New York I BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. I Manufacturers of FLORISTS* LETTERS I This wooden box nicely stained and varnished, 18x30x12, made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters Block Letters, iJ4 or 2 inch s*ze Per IO°. $2- Script Letters, 3. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. T. MCCARTHY, Manager 66 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS. GUDE BROSCO .FLORISTS WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDE'S ORCHIDS ORCHIDS Just to hand a fine importation C. Trian;v, C. Labiata, Catt. Gigas, Hardyana Type, Odontoglossum Crispum, the real Pacho Type. To arrive shortly, C. Schroederae, Mendelli, etc. Write for our price list, it will interest you. CARRILLO & BALDWIN Orchid Growers and Importers Secaucus - - - New Jersey ORCHIDS Largest Importerst Exporters, Growers anfl Hybridists in the World Sander, M. Albans, England and 235 Broadway, Room I NEW YORK CITY Arrived In Splendid Condition Cattleya Mossiae, C. Percivaliana, C. Specio&issima and C. Gigas, also Oncidium papilio, Burlingtonia fragrans and Cycnoches chlorochilum. Lager & Write for Prices. Unrrnll Growers and nUI IBM, Importers.. , N.J. Just to Hand FINE IMPORTATION of Bay Trees, Box Trees Standards and Pyramids Euonymus, Evergreens NEW PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Importers RUTHERFORD, N.J. There is BUT ONE FERN besides the BOSTONIENSIS and that is NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI It is ahead of them all. Having ordered a large quantity I can till your orders at short notice. Price $2S per 100 $200 per 100 S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 No. 24th St., PHILADELPHIA A. W. SMITH'S HYBRID MOON VINE (Ipomea Noctiflorum) purest white, earliest moon vine in existence. Mr. A. W. Smith h.is the world-wide reputation of being the originator of the best moon vine seed in the country GODFREY ASCMMANN of 1012 Ontario Street, Phila., is the wholesale grower for them, and has about 15,000 now ready. 2% in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. Florists Out of Town Taking orders for delivery In New York City or Vicinity can have them filled in best manner and specially delivered by Thomas Young, Jr. 41 W. 28th Street, New York ALEX. McCONNELL 571 Fifth Ave., New York City Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and an principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steam ■hips or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXC0NNELL DETROIT John Breitmeyer's Sons^is- Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs High GradeCut Blooms "We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Geo. H. Cooke FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street WASHINGTON. D. C. FRED C. WEBER FLORIST OLIVE STREET bl. LUUlo, ITUJi Established 1873 Long Distance Phone Bell Llndell 676 Albany, N. Y. E^YRE^S Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. 11 NORTH PEARL ST., ALBANY, NY. SAMUEL, MURRAY Florist Coates House Conservatory 10 17 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, HO Both 'Phones 2670 Main 822 HORTICULTURE June 30. 1906 EARLY CLOSING After July 1st hours of business will be 7 A.M. to 6 P.M. WHOLESALF THE LEO NIESSEN CO. KS&SfS s,oreoopen 7ma. m. |2|7 Arch St., PHI LA. In writing advertisers, mentloa Horticulture $ MAIDS, BRIDES AND KAIZERINS | v CHOICE QUALITY EXCEPTIONALLY J FINE { I 40c. each JCATTLEYAS Samuel S.Pennock s A 1611-1618 Ludlow St. Store closes, after .luly 1st. 6 p. m. r ■< ■ Carnations. Beauty Bride and Bridesmaid. Lily of the^Valley. Sweet Peas. Telephone 6268-6267 MaiH WELCH BROS- 15 Province St. BOSTON MMW% J^*rf^^NM^bl^i^«J E. H. HUNT Wholesale Cut Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE" 76 Wabash Av., CHICAGO In writing advertisers, mention Horticulture VAUGHAN & SPERRY Wholesale Commission Florists If you wish to buy or sell, see them first 'PHOHE CEHTRAL 2571 60 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO CHOICEVALLEY W. E. McKISSICK Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA PITTSBURG FLORISTS' EXCHANGE 217-219-221-223 Diamond St. PITTSBURG, PA'. Largest Wholesale House Between New York and Chicago. <'. < t CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. iv ► CMS. W. McKELLAR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids Valley Violets and all Cut Flowers EVERYTHING SEASONABLE IN P CUT FLOWERS • EOWARD REID. Wholesale Florist 36 Ranstcad Stcet, PHILADELPHIA Btor. Clou. S P. M. t PETER REINBERQ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Av., Chicago, 111. In writing advertisers, mention Hortlculto.'r WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES— Per 100— TO DEALERS ONLY CHICAGO June 25 ST. LOUIS June 5 PHILA. June 25 BOSTOIf June 28 ROSES Am. Beauty and Edgely Fan. & Sp. " Extra No. t ** Lower grades Bride & 'Maid— Fan. & Sp *f Extra., " No. t and Lower gr. . Liberty, Fancy " Ordinary Richmond, Fancy " Ordinary Golden Gate, Fancy Ordinary Chatenay, Fancy - " Ordinary CArrA/AT/OA/S Fancy Ordinary Af/SC£LLAA/£OL/S Cattleya* Lilies Callas Lily of the Valley Pjeonies Sweet Peas Mignonette Adiantum Cuneatum- ■. " Croweanum • Smilax Asparagus Plumosus , strings. " " & Sprengeri bunches Lilacs per 100 bunches Snapdragon 15.00 8.00 4.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 1.50 ■75 6.00 to .50 -50 10.00 20.00 25.00 25.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4 00 2.00 1.00 8.00 4.00 1. 00 1. 00 15.00 35-0° 35.00 15.00 10.00 6 00 3.00 3.00 2.00 1. 00 to. 00 3.00 3.00 1. 00 3.00 1. 00 1.50 ■75 6.00 6.00 3.00 25 1. 00 12.00 25.00 25.00 20.00 12.00 8.00 4 00 4.00 3.00 2. 00 12.50 400 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 10.00 10.00 4.00 •50 2.00 1.00 15.00 50.00 50 00 20.00 12.00 io.oo 3.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 10.00 6.00 15.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 12.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 1. 00 40.00 12. OO 4.OO 4.00 3.OO I.50 2.00 to •35 1. 00 4.00 •75 15.00 35-00 35-00 50.00 50.00 8.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to .50 to 4.00 to 3.00 to ■35 to 6.00 to .50 to 6.00 to .50 to 3.00 to .50 to 3 00 to .50 to • 75 •35 40.00 5. 00 5.00 2.00 4.00 25 -75 2S.OO 8.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 4.OO l.OO 8.00 3.00 io.oc 3.00 5.00 1.00 5.00 1.00 1.00 ■75 60.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 ■35 1. 00 1. 00 1.50 16.00 50.00 35.00 J.A.BUDL0NG 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS Roses and WHOLESALE Carnations enniA/en .< A Specialty...... 6R0WER Of June 30, 190G HORTICULTURE 82:5 Cut Flower Market Reports Business remains in about BOSTON the same condition as last week. Orders are few and stock is not up to the average. Roses are not even in a fair condition, while carnations are improving somewhat The demand is light and but little change is expected in the next few weeks. There was a lull in the BUFFALO market Saturday and Sunday, June 16th and 17th, and a good portion of the re- ceipts were carried over. On Monday signs of life appeared and for the balance of the week there was a scramble for stock. Beauties and tea roses, together with all other flowers, began to move at a rate which made the wholesale clerks wear smiles. Plenty of stock was had to satisfy all uj) to Wednesday; for the balance of week the demand was greater than supply, many growers having thrown out part of their rose stock and car- nations. Beauties of good quality moved freely, medium and shorter grades having the preference. Select Liberties, Kaiserins and Carnots were in fine form and sold out clean. Good demand was also had on colored car- nations, sweet peas, peonies, and lily of the valley. White carnations were in abundant supply with but a light demand, but moved fairly well con- sidering the amount handled. A good many orders were turned down at the end of the week on account of short supply. Asparagus Sprengeri and Croweanum were in good supply with demand fair. Last week proved a CHICAGO busy one for all florists who were in a position to secure orders for graduations. The market was short of roses for a while, but shipments of Beauties came in and sold at a good figure. Beaut lis have improved in color, size and quan- tity relieving the strain of those hav- ing advance orders. Brides and Bride- maids are holding out well for this time of the year, while carnations are completely on the down grade. Sweet peas are harder to get and lily of the valley has advanced slightly. Gladio- lus is looking well. Peonies are about finished. Green goods are in good sup- ply. The past week has COLUMBUS been a busy one. The floral designs and flowers which were sent on Thursday for the funeral at Milford, O.. of Hon. John M. Pattison, the late Governor of the State, were from representative men in every walk of life, and prac- tically filled a car on the special fun- eral train that went from here. The Livingston Seed Company supplied two magnificent baskets of American Beauty roses, one for the House of Representatives and one for the Sen- ate; the Franklin Park Floral Com- pany supplied for the State officials a huge copy of the State seal, made of carnations, wheat and green; Graff Bros, and the Fifth Avenue Bioral Company also sent many orders. Among the special pieces was a beau- tiful mantle of lily of the valley and smilax, which covered the casket. All NEW CROP Bronze GALAX Special Price in 10,000 lots $6.00 per case NEW DAGGER FERNS, 1.00 per 1000 crop FANCY FERNS, 1.00 per 1000 They are the Finest and Largest Ferns ever sold. Bouquet Green, $7.00 per 100 lbs. Bouquet Green Wreaths and Laurel Wreaths, all sizes and prices. Bronze and Green Galax, 7">c per 1000. Discount on large orders. Send To Us For Your Laurel For June Weddings. It's the best to be had for all decorative work at this time of the year. Made fresh daily from the woods, 4c, 5c. and 6c. per yard. Satisfaction guaranteed. No matter how lame or small the order it will be tilled promptly and with the best and freshest stock right from the woods. Telegraph or telephone orders will receive immediate attention. Telegraph Ottice, NEW SALEM, MASS. Long Distance Telephone Connection. TELL US YOUR WANTS, WE WILL DO THE REST CROWL FERN CO., MILLINGTON, MASS. the good stock obtainable was used for this occasion. Apart from this work a most excellent general trade has been sustained. Business con- INniANAPOLIS tinues good both in cut flowers and plants: The trade in bedding plants this season has been far ahead of that of any previous year and prices have been firmer. The supply generally has been equal to the demand, but now most of the growers are cleared out. The cut flower trade has kept up well so far. The usual number o| weddings have used up large quanti- ties of blooms and most of the florists have had a share. Sweet peas and summer field grown flowers are ex- tremely plentiful and same may be said of roses and carnations. The chief difficulty is the qualitv of the stock Business the past LOUISVILLE week has not been rushing but stock has kept moving. Carnations and roses of good quality And a fair demand; lilies and sweet peas continue good, there is an abundant supply and they sell well. The conditions of supply and demand on other stock remain unchanged since our last report. The market was more PHI LA- balanced last week, few DELPHI A gluts occurred in the staples. On the whole business was good for the season. Beauties were in good demand not- withstanding their rather distinguished air. Brides, Bridesmaids, and Kaizer- ins went well also; but the quality was the regular summer article. Buyers were pleased with what would have caused a terrible kick six months ago. The majority of the carnation receipts are poor as to quality although . there is still some choice stock com- ing in. Lawson is in the lead as to quality and some really fine flowers of this variety have been seen of late. Queen, Ethel Ward, Prosperity and Boston Market are among the other favorites. Lily of the valley is scarce. Good lily of the valley is always in demand. Cattleyas are plentiful at present, and the call for them is ex- cellent. Out-door subjects such as irises go rather slow and do not cut much of a figure as commercial sub- jects. Cold storage peonies are about over for this locality. It cannot be truth- SAN fully reported that the FRANCISCO all-around sameness of valuation for flowers that was in vogue for the few florists during Memorial Day season, came to stay. It is now again observed these quiet business days that the "what will you give" price that prevailed from the time of the disaster till Memorial Day, is the present trade condition. But an improved business status of affairs is anticipated ere long, not only by the few re-established florists, but by two other cut-flower dealers of ante-calamity days. These two, re-established the past week, are A. Matraria of the old Art Floral Company, and J. J. O'Connor. The former has located at Eddy street and Van Ness avenue, and the latter at 531 Hayes street. A meeting of the stockholders of the Robert Craig Company, Philadel- phia, Pa., was held June 25, 1906. The rtport showed the business to be in a prosperous condition. A semi-annual dividend of three per cent, was de- clared payable June 30, 190G. The fol- lowing officers were elected: Pres., Robert Craig; vice-pres., George Craig; sec.-treas., Robert A. Craig; direc- tors, H. E. Miehell, Chas. Keller. Daniel C. Donaghue, George Craig. Robert Craig. Roger Comstock and H. L. Hunger- ford of Milford, Conn., will consoli- date their interests after June 30. 824 HORTICULTURE June 30, 1906 FRANK MILLANC Wholesale Commission Florist COOGAN BUILDING 55-57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Tel. 299 Madison Sq. Open 6 A. M. to 5 P. M. FORD BROTHERS JOHN I. RAYNOR OR I Wholesale Commission Florist sei28&Sta8£8Zb&* A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprise! every variety W grown for New York market, at current prices m TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 W. 28 St., New York City 1 48 West 28th Street, NEW YORK A Full Line of All CUT FLOWERS r«.ler>hone. 3870 or 3871 Madison Square. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN THE WHOLESALE % FLORIST * OF NEW YORK Phone 1664-1665 Mad. Sq. 43 W. 28th St. Walter F, Sheridan Wholesale Commission Dealer la Choice Cut Flowers 39 West 28th Street, New York Telephone : 903 Madison Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HICHEST GRADE OP* VALLEY ALWAYS ON HAND CARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS,75T9^dT,42 W. 28th St., New York HICKS &CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Jobbers in Florist's Supplies 76 AND 78 COURT STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. Established 1891 BOY FROM SHIP TO TRY ME H . 1£ . FROME^NT ^CCShSo°rrrn?ey Wholesale Commission Florist CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 57 West 28th St. New York. Special Attention to Shipping Orders Telephones: aaoo, asot, Madison Square Write lor Current Prices ALFRED H. LANGJAHR All Choice Cut Flowers In Season 55 West 28th St, New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. The Reliable Commission House Richmond Roses and Rich Flowers of all varieties JOS. S. FENRICH MOW. 28th Street, New York Tel. 324-325 Madison Square FOR GOOD PRICES AND CASH RETURNS send your flowers to Phil. F. Kessler 55 West 26th Street, New York. Telephone 2921 Madison Square. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100-TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty and Edgeley fan and sp. extra No. 1 Lower grades Bride & 'Maid, fan and sp " extra " No. 1 and tower giad^s- — Liberty, fancy " ordinary Richmond, fancy ordinary Golden Gate, fancy " ordinary Chartenay, fancy ordinary Last Half of Week ending June 23 1906 10.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to .50 to 6.00 to .50 to 6.00 to .50 to 4.00 to .50 to 4.00 10 .30 to 15.00 8.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 3.00 1. 00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 2.00 First Half of Week beginning June 25 1906 15.00 to 8.00 to 3 00 to 1. 00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 1. 00 to 6.00 to .50 to 6.00 to .50 to 4.00 to .50 to 400 to .so to 25.00 12 OO 6.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 8 00 4.00 800 4 00 5-OJ 2.00 5.00 2.00 Carnations, Fancy Carnations, Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies Callas Lily of the Valley r.rn n 1 r -, Sweet Peas, bunches - flignonette Adiantum Cuneatum " Croweanum Smiliix - Asparagus Plumosus.. ■ " " & Sprengeri, bunches Snapdragon Last Half of Week ending June 23 1906 1. 00 to .25 to 35.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 1. 00 to 1. 00 to 2.00 to .50 to .50 to to io.oo to 20.00 to 10.00 to 1.50 ■75 60.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 1. 00 •75 1.50 15.00 30.00 20.00 First half of Weak beginning June 25 1906 2.00 to 1.00 to 35.00 to 4.00 to ?.oo to 2.00 to to, . 10 to .50 to to to 6.00 to to to 3.00 1.50 60.00 5.00 3.00 3.^0 .40 1. 00 •50 IO. CO 25.00 ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS WM. STUART ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madisou Square Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. New York fcL }**| Madison So, TRAENDLY A S CHENG K WHOLESALE FLORISTS Furnish best stock at fair prices all the year round Send for quetations on fall orders Tel. 798.799 Mater, s,. 44 West 28th Street, New York City Charles Millang 50 West 29th St., New York city Gut Flowers on Commission A Reliable Place to Consign to or order from Telephone; 3860-3871 Madison Square JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. S3 WEST 30th ST. NEW YORK Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture June 30, 1906 HORTICULTURE 825 'nVwYrhp FANCY FERNS $'-00 per 1000 ntw unui* galax $1.25 per iooo Discount on Larger Orders roaTdroM^u^DERo^^cH8 MicMgan Cut Flower Exchange wmaSER Send for Our Weekly Price List on Cut Flowers. BUY YOUR FLOWERS THROUGH A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist •8-57 W . 26th Street • - NEW YORK Best Facilities for Supplying you at Lowest Daily Market Prices Tel. 2921*5243 fladison Square J. 6. Murdoch & Co. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance Phone 1435 Court. ESTABLISHED 1872 JOHN J, PERKINS & SON ' WHOLESALE AND COMMISSION FLORISTS 115 W. 30th St. New York Tel. No. 956 Madison Square REED . A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. We have a good assortment of bedding plants. Write for prices. J. W. Colflesh, 53rd and Woodland Aves.. Philadelphia. BEGONIAS. S. S. Skldelsky, Philadelphia, Pa. Begonia Gloire De Lorraine. A. Peterson. McHenry Ave., Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Begonias Lorraine, Turnford Hall. For page see List of Advertisers. BERRIED PLANTS. Jerusalem cherries, seedlings, 25c. per 100; 2 1-2-in. pots, $3.00 per 10O. Cash, please. A. Relvea & Son, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. BOX TREES. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons. 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. Lllium Harisli and Longiflorum. For page see List of Advertiser* Wm. Hagemann & Co., 55 Dey St., N. Y. "Royal Clusters" Lilies. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokohoma Nurseries. 31 Barclay St., N. Y. Lily Bulbs. For page see List o* Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Bulbs. Narcissus P. W. G.. a fine season, fine bulbs. Prices on application. Corre- spondence solicited. Misses Wilson. Mil- dred & Pleasant Sts., Montgomery, Ala. CANNAS. C. Winterich. Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. Cannas, Bronze and French, 4 inch, $6 per 100. A. F. Belcher, Foxboro, Mass. 10,000 fine potted stock ready to plant 20 best sorts. List free. Benjamin Con nell. West Grove, l'a. Cannas. from 4-inch pots, leading varie ties, fine stock. J. W. Adams & Co. Springfield, Mass. 1 annas Alemannia and Austria, 4-in. $4.00 100; same varieties, started from moss, well rooted, $2.00 100. Geo. L. Miller Co.. Newark, O. CARNATIONS. E. H. Pye. Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. Weber & Sous Co., Oakland. Md. My Maryland and Jessica. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, III. Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. 5000 best commercial sorts. List free. Benjamin Connell. West Grove. Pa. Chrysanthemums, out of 2 1-2-in. pots, good strong stock. Write for varieties and prices. Pittsburg Rose & Carnation Co., Gibsonia, Pa. COLEUS. H. N. Eaton, So. Sudbury, Mass., Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. R. L. Goinsalvos, Kidder Greenhouses, Waltham. Mass. For paire see List of Advertisers. CONIFERS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. Fo; page see List of Advertisers. CUT FLOWER BOXES. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee. Wis. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. !■ or page see List of Advertisers. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCAS STEMS. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. C. Winterich, Defiance, O. For page see List of Advertisers. DAFFODILS. Poat Bros. Ettriek, Va. For Forcing. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS. David Herbert & Son, Atco. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DECORATIVE PLANTS. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverley. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENA INDIVISA. Wm. S. Herzog. Morris Plains. N. J. ENGLISH IVY. English ivv, two and three-Inch stock, j. W. Adams & Co.. Springfield. Mass. FERNS. A. Leuthy & Co.. Roslindale. Mass For pace see List of Advertisers H. H. Barrows & Sons. Whitman, Mass Nephrolepls Barrowsll. For page see List of Advertisers. June 30, 1906 HORTICULTURE 827 FERNS — Continued. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytowu-ou-Uudson, N. Y. Nepbrolepls Plersonl Elegantissluia. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. C. Smith, 61st & Market Sts., Phila. Boston and Scottil. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Ferns from flats, best sorts. $1.25 100; $10.00 1000. Ferns for fern dishes, 2ii-in., $3.00 100; $25.00 1000. Fern spores, named or mixed, 25c. pkt.; large pkt., 50e. H. H. Berger & Co., 47 Barclay St., N. Y. City. FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Floral Photographs. Foley's 226-228 1-2 Bowery. New York. FLORISTS' FERTILIZER. A sample 100-lb. bag of Blatchford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator Fer- tilizer only $2.75. It is composed solely of pure rose growers' bone meal, nitrate of soda, Peruvian guano, sulphate of am- monia, sulphate of potash and gypsum, in the correct proportions. For benches and potting plants, roses, carnations, lilies, mums, etc., it has never been surpassed. Address J. W. Barwell, Blatchford's Calf Meal, Animal aud Poultry Foods, Fertil- izers, Karbo Dip, Seeds, etc.. Waukegan, 111. Established at Leicester, England, in 1800. FLORISTS' LETTERS. Boston Florist Letter Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see 1. 1st of Advertisers. ~ G. A. Sutherland Co.. 34 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertleers. The Kervan Co., 2U W. 27th St.. N. * Decorative Evergreens. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & CoTT"84 Hawley St7, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Iteed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York" For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St. Pittsburg. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Stern & Cc . 1928 Germantown Are., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Alex. McConnell, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami & Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Thos. Young, Jr., 41 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St.. Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. "FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest. 28th and M Sts., Washington. D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co.. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers Hilflnger Bros., Ft. Edward. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX. Crowl Fern Co., Mlllington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. GARDENIA VEITCHII. C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS. Wm. S. Herzog, Morris Plains. N. J. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLI. Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS. Boston Plate & Window Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Standard Plate Glass Co., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Glass, French and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hud- son St., New York. GLAZING POINT. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATE- RIAL. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Eroadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway^ New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Moninger Co.. 117 East Biaekhawk St., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marion St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see Llsc of Advertisers. Chas. H. Mauley, Premier Mfg. Works, St. Johns. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLIES. H. M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 and 40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich., Wm. Dilger, Mgr. Fancy Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. Crowl Fern Co., Mlllington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Fadeless Sheet Moss: Lyrata. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY PERENNIALS. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Square, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HOTBED SASH— Continued. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HOTHOUSE GRAPE VINES. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. IMPORTING HOUSES. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York. Plants and Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers Wm. Hagemann & Co., 55 Dey St., N. Y. "Royal Clusters" Lilies. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES. Hammond's Paint & S. S. Works, Fishklll, N. Y. Horicum. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE PLANTS. Y'okohama Nurseries, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS. Hinode Florist Co.. Inc.. Whitestone. L. I., N. Y. Belmoreana and Forsteriana. LANDSCAPE ARTIST. William Plumb, 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. LEADING RETAIL FLORISTS. Alex. McConnell. New York. For page see List of Advern.se rs. Thomas Young, Jr., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. George H. Cooke, Washington, Jj. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Samuel Murray, 1017 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Telegraph or mail orders promptly filled. Long distance telephone connections. MASTICA. F. O. Pierce Co.. 170 Fulton St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. MOONVINES. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 Ontario St., Phila For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Co.. Detroit. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73 & 75 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 188-200 Franklin St., Cor. Pearl, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. KroescheTTlJros., 35 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH. 1 The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical Kldg., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NARCISSUS. Poat Bros.. Eltrick, Va. For Forcing. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK. John Waterer & Sons, Ld., American Nursery, Bagshot, England. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. 3. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importers, Exporters, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Itoehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carrillo & Baldwin, Secaucus, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS. A. Leuthy & Co.. Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. 828 H ORTI CULTURL June 30, 1906 PATENTS. Stggers & Siggers, Washington, D. C. Patents. Trade Marks, and Copyrights. 25 rears' active practice. For pag'e see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. The Cottage Gardens Co.. Queens. N. Y. George Hollis, S. Weymouth, Mass. Fine collection of Best Peonies. Com- plete Peonv and Phlox Manuals, 25 cents each. C. "S. Harrison's Select Nursery, York, Nebr. PIPE FITTINGS. Pipe, Valves and Fittings, Cuyler & Mohler, Baltimore. Md. Manufacturers prices. F. O. B. your railroad station. Im- mediate shipment. Try us. POT HANGERS. Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., 11.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids. la. __^ PRIMULAS^ Primula Obc. Grandiflora. 4-in. pots. $6 per 100. Cash, please. A. Relyea & Son, Poughkeepsle, N. Y. PUTTY. Ben]. Hammond, Flshklll on Hudson. N. Y. Twemlow's Old English Glazing Putty. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., American Nursery, Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Hardy Roses, H. T. Roses and Ramblers. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Pye, Upper Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Roehelle, N. I. Roses, Killarney. For page see List of Advertisers. John C. Hatcher, Amsterdam. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. American Beauties, 2-iu., $55.00; 3-in., $80.00 1000. Cash. J. Henry Bartram, Lansdowne, Pa. Roses. Baby Rambler, the strongest dor- mant stock in the country, $25.00 per 100; 2 1-2 In. pot plants, $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. Brown Bros. Co., Rochester, N. Y. Roses. Richmond, 21-4-in., $7.00 100; $65.00 1000. Chatenay, La Detroit, Perle, 21-2-in., $3.50 100; cash. W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Fort Wayne. Ind. 2 l-2-in. pots, ready now. Baby Ram- blers Teas, H. P. Roses. 50 varieties, at $30 00 1000; Crimson Ramblers, $25.00 1000; Baltimore Belle, Dorothy Perkins, Pink. White and Yellow Ramblers, Queen of Prairie, Seven Sisters, etc.. at $20.00 1000. Gilbert Costich, Rochester. N. Y. SALVIAS. Salvias, 4 inch, $6 per 100. A. F. Belcher, Foxboro, Mass. SEEDS. T. J. Grey & Co., 32 So. Market St. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H F. Mlchell Co., 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Grass Seed Mixtures. For page see List of Advertisers, A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. G. C. Watson, Dobson Bldg., 9th and Market Sts., Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Bound Brook, N. J. Christmas Flowering Sweet Pea Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany Es- tab. 1789. High Grade Grass, Clover, and Tree Seeds. SEED CASES— MICE PROOF. Heller & Co., Montpelier, O. For page see List of Advertisers. STEAM TRAP. E. HIppard, Youngstown, O. SWEET POTATO PLANTS. For sale. 100 M. Sweet potato sprouts, extra fine; 500 M. cabbage plants, several varieties, all $1.00 per M. ; $8.00 per 10 M. Orders filled same day received. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Plainfield Nursery, Plainfleld, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Lord & Burnham Co. 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison Sq.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. John A. Scollay, 73-75 Myrtle Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. For page se» List of Advertisers. Weathered Co., 46 and 48 Marlon St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Folev Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. The Chicago Lifter. J. C. Monlnger Co., 421 Hawtborne Ave., Chicago. VIOLETS. H. R. Carlton. \V!!!ougUby, O. Violet, Gov. Herrick. For page see List of Advertisers. William Sim, Cliftondale, Mass. Princess of Wales. For page see List of Advertisers. WEED KILLER. Fairmount Chemical Co.. Broad & Fair- mount Aves.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers- American Horticultural Distributing CoT, Martinsburg, W. Va. Target Brand Weed Killer. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wirewark. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee. Wis. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Boston. N. F. McCarthy & Co.. 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. George A. Sutherland Co., 34 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros.. 15 Province St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo. Wm F. Kasting, 383-87 Ellicott St., Buf- falo, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago. J. A. Budlong. 37 Randolph St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. HuntT76^78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers Chas.W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ay., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Vaughan & Sperry, 60 Wabash At.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Cincinnati. Ohio Cut Flower Co.. 129 E. 3d St. Wm. Murphy, 128 E. 3d SL Detroit. WHOLESALE FLORISTS — Continued. New York. Wm. Stuart Allen Co., 53 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. S. Fenrich, 110 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Ford Bros., 48 West 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Alex. J. Guttman, 43 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. E. C. Horan, 55 West 28th St., New York. Fur page see List of Advertisers. Philip F. Kessler. 55 W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Lang, 53 West 30th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers- James McManus. 42 W. 2Sth St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Millang, 50 West 29th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers- Frank Millang, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Moltz, 55 57 W. 26th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. John J. Perkins & Son, 115 W. 30th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers- John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. Fot page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendlv & Scheuck, 44 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hicks & Crawbuck, Inc., 76 and 78 Court St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia. W. E. McKisslek, 1221 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo Niessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Phlla- delphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Peunock, 1612-1S Ludlow St., Phila- delphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reid, 1526 Ranstead St., Philadel- phia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Diamond St.. Pittsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue. BEDDING PLANTS. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytowu-on-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. The H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. GARDENIA VEITCHII, CHRYSAN- THEMUMS, FERNS. W. P. Craig, 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSY SEED. Francis Brill, Hempstead, L. I.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 & 40 Miami Av. Wm. Dilger, mgr. For page see List of Advertisers. REMOVAL NOTICE. W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSE PLANTS. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. WHITMANII FERN. S S. Skidelsky, S24 N. 24th St.. Phlla. For page see List of Advertisers. June 30, 1906 HORTICULTURE 829 PHILADELPHIA NOTES. A seedling chrysanthemum in full bloom was a feature of the monthly meeting of the Horticultural Society held on the 19th inst. There was also a fine display of sweet peas. George Samtman Jias retired from the firm of Myers & Samtman, rose growers, Chestnut Hill, and will build a new establishment for himself in this vicinity. Mr. Samtman is a prac- tical grower and has been very suc- cessful in the past with Beauty, Lib- erty, and other difficult subjects. He starts his new venture with the brightest prospects. The H. F. Michell Co. are moving their flower seed department from the third to the second floor, where better light, and more room are available for the increasing demands of the busi- ness. Mr. Ely. who has charge, says the increase this year has been verv gratifying. Charles Sim, the popular landscape gardener and contractor of Rosemont, has been laid up for the past six weeks from a bad fall while engaged in superintending the new work on the W. P. HInzcy estate. He is now able to be about again and actively at- tending to the detail work of his ex- tensive business. The Lord & Burnham Co have secured the contract for new heating plant and additional glass for the Wilmington and Brandy wine ceme- tery; also a new addition to the green- houses of Edward T. Lewis, Wilming- ton; both contracts through the Phila- delphia office which is in charge of D. T. Connor. William Griffin has retired from the firm of Griffin Bros., Frankford, on ac- count of ill-health, and sailed on the S. S. Lucania on the 18th inst. The business will be continued by James Griffin, the founder of the firm. W. E. McKissick says that one of their most satisfactory scarlet carna- tions at the present time, and in fact in the fall and all through the season, is Elbon, a variety raised by Roney Bros., of West Grove. It is only me- dium to small in size but grand in every other way, and fills a niche all its own. Samuel S. Pennock was absent from the city from the 22nd to the 26th at the wedding of his sister-in-law, Miss Helen B. Foster of Westerly, R. I., to Mr. H. N. Willets of Philadelphia. Victor Goshens, superintendent of the Graham conservatories at Logan, sails for Europe July 1st on the Red Star Line Philadelphia to Antwerp. Business and pleasure combined. A special meeting of the Florists' club was held on Wednesday, the 27th, to arrange for a reception to Hugh Dickson of Belfast. This interesting event is scheduled for July 6th. Ernest Hemming will give a talk on "Japanese Irises" at the regular monthly meeting of the Florists' club July 3rd. GREENHOUSES BUILDING AND PROJECTED. Lawrence, Mass. — A. H. Wagland, extensions. N. Woburn, Mass. — Adam Fostei, extension to houses. Kansas City, Mo.— Budd Park Grei house Co., one house. PARK WOODLANDS AND PLANTA- TIONS. Read before the American Association of Park Superintendents by J. A. Pettigrew. The subject of the treatment of natural woodlands in parks is of vast importance, and commands the earn- est thought of landscape gardeners. Such areas are generally made up in great part of thick growths of trees, which have injured each other, more or less, by close contact — natural, per- haps, in the sense of having sprung from the soil without the aid of man, but having, nevertheless, been subject to such unnatural conditions as to up- set Nature's balance. The effort on the part of the land- scape gardener or forester to improve the natural or growing condition of woodlands in public parks is generally met with opposition from probably well-meaning, but badly-informed, critics, who cry that the work is an in- terference with Nature, and who call in the aid of ready tongues, and readier pens, to stop the "outrage." The forester brings into service the practical experience and study of years in his effort to assist Nature in her work, yet all for naught; the clamor of a few, enlisted in a mis- taken crusade, discourages him, or in- fluences those in authority to the ex- tent of causing a stoppage of the work, and the result is seen too painfully, all over the country, in the malformed and distorted condition, from overcrowd- ing, of trees in parks. General rules can scarcely be framed for the treatment of natural woodland; much depends on the use to be made of it, whether for woodland effects or woodland use. The first operation in a thick piece of woodland desired to be retained for natural effects should be that of thinning; trees of individual merit or beauty should have interfer- ing trees removed, to allow them to develop freely. In places, areas of greater or less size may be found en- tirely filled with trees, which, by rea- son of overcrowding, are so far in- jured that they can never recover their lost beauty. In such cases a free cut- ting should be made to allow light to penetrate, so as to permit of the growth of saplings or newly-planted material below, and further cuttings made from year to year. (To t.e Continued.) HOTH 0 US E GRAPE VINES, fine strong, two and three year old canes, Black Hamburg, Muscat Alexandria and other varieties Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. ROSE PLANTS Per ioo iooo RICHHOND, 2j$-in., fancy stock $6.00 $50.00 3J^-in., extra fancy 9.00 80.00 Beauties, sj^-in., good st^ck ;. .. . 5.00 45.00 3%-iri., strong stock. 80.00 Rosalind Orr English, 2H-in., strong stock 6.00 Kaiserin, 2j4-in., extra Pne stork 4.50 40.00 356 -in., f xtra fine stock 6.50 60.00 Golden Gate, aj^-in., extra fine stock.. 4.00 1 35.00 Uncle John, aH-in., extra fine stock. . . 4.00 35.00 Perle, 2}$ -in., extra fine stock 5.00 45.00 Sunrise, 2^ -in., extra fine stock 5.00 45.00 flaids, 1% -in., extra fine stock 6.00 55.00 Chatenay, zj^-in., extra fintr stock .... 4.00 35.00 3 J^-in., extra fine stock 6.00 55-oo Liberty, 4-in. grafts 3C.0 plants left ... o.co Kate noulton, 3H-W., .25.00 Cut Back Benched Beauties 4.50 40.00 " Richmonds 6.00 55.00 Packed in moss for distant shipment. POEHLMANN BROS. GO. MORTON CROVE, ILL. wwwwwwvwvwwwwwvwv WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. wwMmmmmiMmwvwmmw GOOD OPPORTONITY ENERGETIC YOUNG MAN, wilh thorough Ornamental Nursery training, including hardy herbaceous plants, may find it to his acvan age to correspond with us. Permanent position to right party. State experience, references and salary expected. Position now open. The ELM CITY NURSERY CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. fcOR SALE — Five greenhouses containing 5000 feet of glass. Hot water heat. Town waii 1. < mm acre of land. 10 minutes walk from depot. 1 minute from electrics. Near churches, stores anil schools. For particulars write. A. F. BELCHER, Foxboro, Mass. GREAT BARGAIN— Retail florist's es- tablishment in Brockton, Mass., fully stocked, tin.' 1. Marion. Must be sold at once. Address Greenhouse, care HORTI- CULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. SALESMAN WANTED— To introduce a line of irrigating and sprinkling outfits for greenhouses and outdoor use; a proven success. Bennett Bros. Co., Lowell, Mass. WANTED— A. few specimen plants of Polypodium Aureum. William W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. WANTED— Young-, single man for fruit range, Palms and Violei Houses. Wages $50.00. Reply to E. .1. C. Otliec of I-IOR- TICULTURE. WANTED— Young single man for Green- house, who understands grapes. Wages S3? and board. Reply to K. M. C, Of- ticc of IMlRTRTLTUHE. WANTED— Young man, 22 to 2(5. to work in greenhouses; $55.00 per month. t, i: D. I'... Office of HORTICUL- 'I I RE. WANTED— Young single man, thorough- ly experienced, to take charge of green- 1 5es, gardens, landscape dep't, etc. (10 men employed). Wages $40.00 and board. Eteplj to C 11 . HORTICULTURE Office. WANTED -Situation as foreman on a;ood com rcial place. A good grower of Gardenias. Lorraines, Amaryllis, Roses and Carnations. Twenty years' experi- ence. Address Foreman, care HORTI- i 'i I ii RE. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. 830 HORTICULTURE, June 30, 190G ■ Chicago — B~~ O.i Uti FITTIh^slHoT^Bm SASH {fcC.i . ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. - If you are having delay in getting your roof material, send your orders TO US and don't be in trouble. We will handle any order in the time agreed. Try us. FOLEY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 471 W. 22d Street, Chicago. Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Lyhnders for Cut flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases etc. Ten percent. off forcashwithord-r. Address Hilfineer Bms.,Pottery,Fort Edward. N.Y. August Rolker & Sons, Agts., 31 Barclay St., N. 1. City. Standard Flower . . POTS If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capit-1, wr.te us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 28.'h and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C. MfWMAMWVMrWMrVMMMrV Fine Silver Gups and Trophies For Exhibition Awards, Sporting Events, etc. FINEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY FROM THE BEST MANUFAC- TURERS AND AT LOW- EST PRICES. THORNTON BROS. LAWRENCE, MASS. STANDARD PLATE CLASS CO. Manufacturers, Importers and Jobbers _ --= AMERICAN AND FRENCH GREENHOUSE GLASS 26-30 Sudbury Street 61-63 Portland Street BOSTON, HASS. -iiimiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiMiiiiii>- 1 MASTIGA (patented) I For Glazing Greenhouses [ I 5' Ot: • •-»€.• • JC #■ JC-i*JC'«'> — • I I Manufactured only by 5 = F. 0. PIERCE COMPANY = 1 70 Fulton Street, New York 5 I I Agencies in all the Principal Cities of the United States and Canada. WRITE FOR CIRCULAR i 1 PATENTS TrademarKs and Copyrights Send your business direct to Washington. Saves time and insure- better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Twenty-five years' active practice. SPECIALTY: "Working on the Failures of Others " SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C I JOSEPH BRECK & SONS I E BOSTON, MASS. = DISTRIBUTORS FOR NEW ENGLAND. = TiiiiiimiiimmimiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiF. — 1 Holds Glass Firmly See the Point »" PEERLESS *i I mr\ njf Points »re the beat. No rights or lafti. Box of 1,000 poiou 76 ott. postpaid. HENRY A. DREEB, 714 ( h-.lrnt St., Phil... P.. fwr* June 30, 19CC HORTICULTURE 831 IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler, 35 Erie Street CHICAGO. Boilers made of the best material; shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel; water space all around front, sides and back. Write for information. (JYPRESS SASH BARS 32 feet er longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED and EQUIPPED COMPLETE I F DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEAMS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. 'BOSTON PLATE & WINDOW GLASS CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS German and American .261 to 287 i St., BOSTON 20-22 Canal St. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LUMBER John C. floninger Co. 117 E. Blackhawk St., CHICAGO TJOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE YOUR GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL* For particulars address ■John G. Esfer, Saddle River, N, J. TAKE THIS VINERY FOR EXAMPLE See how unobstructed the light in the house is, by either gutters or heavy supporting posts — a clean sweep from ridge to foundation wall — a regular bubble of glass. U-BAR GREENHOUSES Are the Best Greenhouses Built because they give to the fruit the nearest possible con- ditions of an outdoor ripened fruit — letting floods of light in. There is no vinery as light, as durable, as attractive. WE ARE THE SOLE MAKERS OF U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIERSON U=BAR COMPANY Designers and Builders U-BAR GREENHOUSES Metropolitan Bldg., 4th Ave. and 23rd St. NEW YORK ©tUKGOSY KIIEZSFHDS© FOR HEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OFBUILDINS BY 5TEAM OR HOT WATER ©tmaKiEY HaaYiiK miaki(ijje£@wis!Ilki© <§©■> NEW YORK OFFICE III FIFTH AVE 7-4 FRANKLIN ST BOSTON ,' m^m^ m^ mmmmmm— »_«■■ mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm BOSTON OFFICE REMOVED TO 1SS-200 FRANKLIN ST.. COR. PEARL. WEATHERED COHPANY 46 HARION ST., NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING Send for Catalogue. SEND FOR CATALOCUE OF SOOLLAY HOT WATER and STEAM BOILERS JOHN A. SCOLLAY 73 and 75 Myrtle Avenue BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, N. V. 0IH TO BUYERS Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you right 8:J2 HORTICULTURE June 30, 1906 mmm The Matter of Planning All the economy possible in erection costs will not make up for wrong planning — the disadvantageous arrangement of your houses; we know the best there is in planning a greenhouse — your house would have the very latest economy of arrange- ment and most improved equipment. HITCHINGS and CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS. MoDul.cliir.rs of Healing and Veotllatinrf Apparatus. 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK. tAND( iiiftiiiiit* A BIT OF INFORMATION It's good to have in a convenient form bits of information that will help you in making up your mind — and your order — for a green- house. Cypress is furnished in even foot lengths only. For instance a 20 ft. wide house, hav- ing roof built with the usual pitch, requires a roof bar 12 feet long. Figure it this way; for every additional 2 ft. of roof bar the width of house is increased 3 ft. 4 in. Thus a 14 ft. bar would make a house 23 ft. 4 in. wide. This rule applies to all bars up to 20 ft. long. Now when you come to buy your materials, it's a satisfaction — and a saving — >to know that you have an estimate that covers every- thing, guaranteeing you against series of vexa- tious delays — those extra expenses that creep up and pull your first year's profits down. You can depend on depending on our esti- mate and list to cover the entire propositions. It's just so much in- surance. Lord & Burnham Co. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS and MANUFACTURERS 1133 BROADWAY, cor. 26th Street, N. V. Boston B'anch: 819 Tremont Building ititittttlt l> (« B ■^^^nmn^V^Wn^ytwyw^wi^ivii nyn^^ »», ■%ww>«»^»<^w**»^ iMMSUWAIRMOUNT WEED KILLER You Cannot Hoe Out Weeds or Crass for Twice the Cost 1-2 gal. makes 25 gal. treating liquid, Cost, $0.75 1 " » 50 " " " «« 1.25 5 " " 250 " " " « 6.00 10 " . " 500 " " " »• 1 1.00 50 " " 2500 " " «• «« 45.00 Less than 2c. gal. to put on GET THE FAIRMOUNT First in the Field-Still First in Merit "Eleven Years of Success" "Imitations are not Cheap" AC E N TS Jos. Breck & Sons, Corp., Boston Henry F. Michell Co., Phila. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Phila. Griffith & Turner Co., Baltimore, Md. J. Chas. McCullough, Cincinnati, O. J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., Cin- cinnati, O. Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, O. \V. C. Beckert, Alleghany, Pa. St. Louis Seed Co., St. Louis, Mo. Harnden Seed Co., Kansas City, Mo. -Or Direct from Manufacturer- FAIRMOUNT CHEMICAL LABORATORY Broad and Fairmount Ave., PiaM!Pa. • **+***'*»^<****^^i*'t***^i*i+*+j*»^&i&^m**^*t*v*^^,***>**^»i*^twj^^*^*m*'*^»*t.*iBi***m^*& New York Botanical Garden Libran 3 5185 00256 8937 Vl_j. ** r NT*:- " 1 • 0 X ' $M* milim- % ^X-K *t ■«: ii-na^ - % "h~ :«$£&, ,V S$