HORTICULTURE Vol. XXXI I JANUARY 3, 1920 No. 1 NEW ROSES FOR 1920 We shall offer for I 920 the three New Roses: — PILGRIM CRUSADER and MRS. JOHN COOK We want you to know them. May we send you full descriptions? Your re- quest w^ill bring it. ! A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. -:^» tr* FERNS THE VICTORY FERN (Nephrolepis victoria) We take pleasure in offering this new and valuable variety of Nephrolepis. It is a beautifully crested form of "Teddy, Jr." with fronds frequently subdivided on the ends, making a most unique, distinct, and desirable variety. ^ This fern vvas AWARDED A BRONZE MEDAL at the S. A. F. Convention at Detroit in August, 1919. The judges of the award reported as follows: "Special stress is laid on the new fern Victory, with a rapid growth and a branching at end of fronds, making it a shapely plant. It should be a commercial success, and we RECOMMEND IT MOST HIGHLY." | Stronit plums. 2Vi-inrli pots (3.00 per dlMrn, t20.(10 per 100 Strong plants. .'J'a-inch pot« 7.50 pir dwen, r>0.00 per 100 Extra tine epecimenc: g-inch, $3.00; 10-lnch, gj.OU ; li-inili, »; .lO. NEPIIKOI-EI'IS: l^e'" EU>Ranti8i*lnia. eleKantiHHlnia conipacta. 3V^tnrh fO.&5 EleRantiNHima and elegantissinift compart*, 6-incb 75 MiihroNa. 5-infh 75 ElreantisKinia and eleiranti8atin& compacts, 8-ilich 2.0n ElpKantissima and elegantissima compucta, 10-lnch 4.00 HarrisU. 8-inch 80" Dwarf. Itoiiton. g-incb 2-00 If plants are shipped in pot«, 10% additional. F. R. PIERSON, Tarrytown. N. Y. \ CATTLEYAS Otir KFOwrrH iir*- cuttliit: \ -^ii-iul.N iinti In quHndty on ' ( .1 1 1 l*>>'ii*> i>r ti very choh'i' »*•, Xiilli-y. Husfti iind hII fithrr mtinon- aliU* llnwert* ar** uUu In Kuoil Nupply with UN. K\erytliinK in Cut FloHtTH, rluntH. Kihlion*^ Hnil Sii|>pli«"»*. Ill SINKSS HOIKS: 7 A. M. to r> V. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY Tl-^j Wholesale 1 IK; Florists of Philadelphia NEW YORK rilll.ADELI'lIIA BALTI.MORE 117 W. 28th St. 1608-1820 I.udlaw St. Franklin « 8t. Paol Sts. WASHINGTON, I2I6 H St.. N. W. FERNS We have on hand for immediate shipment a splendid lot of Pot Grown Ferns all extra good value for the money. Shipped without pots Size Doz. 100 1000 Bostons 4-in. $3.00 $20.00 $190.00 Bin. 4.50 35.00 325.00 .■■'..''' 6in. 6.50 50.00 8-in. 18.00 Scottii 3-in. 1.00 8.00 75.00 4-in. 3.00 20.00 190.00 5-in. 4.50 35.00 325.00 Teddy, Jr!!!!! S-in. 4.50 35.00 Cordetta Compacta 4-in. 3.00 20.00 5-in. 4.50 35.00 Crytonum (Holly Ferns) 4-in. 3.00 20.00 Table Ferns, assorted 3-in. 1.00 6.00 4-in. 3.00 20.00 Alternantheras ; Alyssum, double Giant and Dwarf: Begonia*, Gracilis and Vernon: Hardy Englbh Ivy; Lantanas, assorted: Heliotrope; Lobelia, Crystal Palace Gem: Moonvines, 2-in. $2.75 per 100, 3-in. $3.75 per 100. Send for Catalogue Cash With Otdett R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND I H 0 K T I C U L T U R E 0C61 AJlillUl-'l' Henry H. Barrows FERN SPECIALIST Write for Price$. H. H. BARROWS. Whitman, Ma$». CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IVIA.DISOIVI, IM. J. Nephrolepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 Inch pol», fxtm hoavj-, $3."i.(X) per hnn- .lr«xl; 0 inch, »■;.'. (M) per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY/'"^^Fi"»'*- Sr-k^^A^ Qkj^^rt ^e»rtr^^ Awarded Certiflcnte of Merit at S. A. F. & O. n. New York Convention. And IfW other notable kinds. Always nak for SWASTIKA ltIi.\M> ( \>N.\S. Tb. pONARD A [Tr' WEST GROVE ViJOWEBCO. 31 PENN..U^.A. tUJtml ttim. Pra. Aatoka 1VkM«. It—tmt. Iff sft tmitcriiiri U tki .Vurttrymem i Fund ftr Ittrrkil DrctitfynftK ORCHIDS W« (row and sell nothinc hot ORCHIDS. If 5 no are In tb* market for thl* n\»»» at plADt* tT« respertfully ■ollolt Tonr Inqotiiec •od order*. Bpecial lUti on applle&tloB. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit. N. J. HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOB OVFR BALF A CENTTBT Small, medinni and lArjre sfzpfi flapplled Price llBt now ready The D. Hill Nursery Co. ETerrrecm Specialist". LArr^at Growers In America BOX 416. nCNDEC, ILL. THOMAS J. GREY GOMPMY SEEI>S, BCT^BS AND IMPI.EMENTfl WHOLES.\LE AND BETAFL R«»electpd Strains in Seeds Improved Style* Id Implement* Cataloifne npon .^pplicatloe 16 So. Market Street Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA. S. A. R &L O. H. Department BI,t'E UST OF WHOLESALE TRICES M.\II.ED ONl,T TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOB PROFIT NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. The first special flower day to be featured in the 1920 campaign is St. Valentine's Day, a day for which all possible publicity should be forthcom- ing. In addition to a page, in colors, in seven magazines, our Promotion B\i- reau has arranged to supply to florists a paster stamp in tliree colors and of most appropriate design, for use on en- velopes, packages, bills, letters and other material issuing from florists' establishments. These pasters are available for immediate shipment and a liberal use of them will help to ini press the public with the suggestion that they "Say jt with Flowers" on St. Valentine's Day. Clubs and other or- ganizations can arrange to buy these paster stamps in quantity, for distri- bution to their members, and if prop- erly used they furnish a very inex- pensive way to advertise this day thoroughly in a community of any size. They will be supplied on orders to the Secretary. .Tohn Young, 1170 Broad- way, .New York, at the following rates: .500, $2.00; 1,000, $3.00; 2,000. $5..50; 5,000, $13,00; 10,000, $2i>.00; 25,- 000. $60.00; 50.000, $115,000; and 100,- 000. $225.00. All orders up to and in- cluding 5.000 are mailed postpaid. Above that number they are sent by express, charges collect. The Billboards. AVith the holiday trade out of the way, perhaps many of our friends will now give attention to the matter of billboards, WTier, we think of the great number of florists' establish- ments presenting available sites for the display of our handsome bill- boards, we feel sure that the quantity we have arranged for will soon be dis- tributed and doing the work expected of them, conveying our message "Say it with Flowers." Shipments on early orders have already been made, and orders coming in now will be prompt- ly filled. Send to the Secretary for a descriptive circular if not already in possession of one. Glass Signs. Nearly one hundred glass signs were shipped from the factory this week. Every florist should display one of these signs, costing only $2,00 de- livered, and connecting, in a way, with our publicity advertising. Decal- Single and Double Hyacinths IVr n»oo li>p nuU>s Named SHO.OO First Size Ile Iireciative interest in the campaign work — with a cheque covering a sub- scription. Subscription blanks and other matter mailed upon application. John You no, Secy. 1170 Broadway. New York. N. Y. ST. VALENTINE'S DAY PASTER STAMP. The Promotion Bureau of the Na- tional Publicity Campaign has pre- pared the gummed paster stamp. l',L'X2in.. reproduced in the accom- panying engraving. The heart is in red. on a black background, with an outer background in green. Cupid, of course, is in flesh color. The stamps are offered at low prices, on orders send to Secretary Young. 1170 Broad- way. New York. j^R 0 mENTii mm V FEB.I4^ 'ou«»£N» xi.\fc-.v.v;--;>--' ; FLOWERS ^< •■^ »Y WIRE . '-—LL i j---r^^^^-| Al BULBS, Etc. JAP. LILIES — Giganteum, Auratum, Rubrum, Melpomene, Roseum. Album, Magnificum. VALLEY PIPS — Forcing grade, Dutch or German. T. R. BEGONIAS — Single, separate colors or mixed. 2 sizes. Write for prices specifically stating requirements McHUTCHISON & CO. '''l^^T' 95 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK WANTED 1.000 HIavk Walnut, 1 yr. 10. (MH) llnneyluoiiKt, 1 yr. SUiiit> \ ineH lt«'rry riant s <|iiote (|iiiintities, kin HORTICULTURE ExIubllHhrtl by \t lllliuii J. 8lenarl In ISM VOL. XXXI JANUARY 3, 1920 No. 1 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICXJLTURE PUBLISHING COMPANY'. 78 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. EDWARD I. FARRINGTON, Editor. Ti-lpphone Fort Hill 30SM ADVERTISING BATES: Per Inch, 30 Inches to page $1.25 Dlac«unt on Contracts for oonftccutlve InBertlons, as follows: One month (4 tinirs), 5 per cent-: three months (13 times), 10 per cent.; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (52 times), SO per cent. Pace and half pace space, not consecutive, rates on application. Entered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1897. Di.'^eu^sion, like confession, wlien free and Ambition fi,]}^ jg good foj. the soul. It seems that ""d the recent editorial in Hohticultuee iin- r.ward der the title, "Is Ambition Dead?"" was read with considerable interest but has not been entirely approved of in some quarters. Speaking for itself alone, IIouTicftTURE is always willing to give both sides of any question affecting the trade. We think that was shown in our liaiKiling of the billboard subject. We are very willing, therefore, to publish the letter which appears below. In itself it makes a well written article presenting the employees' point of view. We are printing it without further comment but we hope that members of the trade will not let it pass without some furtlier remarks concerning the ]ioiiits brought out. These matters are continually being discussed in private. Wliy not establish an open forum and get at the facts? Here is the letter : Seattle, Wa.sh., Dec. 24, 1919. Editor Horticulture. Dear Sir: — In the issue of Dec. 6th I read an edi- torial under the title: "Is Ambition Dead?" That the article was written from the employers' point of view is undisputable. and that an answer from the other side of the fence be permitted, will prove a tribute of fair play from your valuable journal. That the writer of these lines is "one of those young men in the trade," that he in all sincerity wishes to state a few thoughts and facts from his own experience and observations concerning the above question, may in .some measure atone for the presumption, that he thus makes himself, the volunteer spokesman for thousands of his fellow-workers. Is aml>ition among the employees of tlie florist trade dead ? If so what caused its death ? The life-incentive of ambition is reward. Someone may say: "It is not so. the highest incentive of am- bition is service." Is service tl)en the final goal of am- bition? Xo, it is the only right and honorable road, leading to the goal, which is reward. Xo service is ever rendered without the expectation of reward. This re- ward mav be visioned either in the form of money, a better position, honor or self-satisfaction — the knowl- edge to have done one's duty, and on the general prin- ciple of. that, one good turn deserves another. Reward — that is the magic word which alone has power to resurrect a dead ambition, to inspire a dull ur sluinbcriiig aniliition to greater efforts and higher endeavors. That, my fellow craftsmen, is ''the lost word"" in our craft as far as the employees are concerned — REWAHi). How does our trade compare in regard to wurking- iiours and wages with other trades? We I'cel that we sliDuld have a riglit to take a great pride in our trade, but uiider conditions as they have been and are, can we? .\ fellow-grower told the writer: "I was ashamed to face an Italian laborer, coining home from his day"s work one afternoon, who asked me how many hours 1 worked a day, and 1 was afraid he would ask wluit wages 1 got.'" How in the uaiiie of common sense can anybody in the face of such conditions expect to take a pride in their trade? In your article you suggest the following remedies: To induce employees to subscribe for, and read the trade papers; to have a working-library in each estalilishment; lo bring up subjects related to the trade for discussion; to have the workers become members of the various trade association and clubs. In regard to the first suggestion, we will come in contact with a ratlier unpleasant subject; but to be piac- tical, one must treat each condition as it is not, as it ought to be. There is an ever-growing sentiment among tile employees of our trade, that they have never received a square deal from the trade press. It has always played its tunes in harmony with the employers' side of every issue, and barked and growled at the "under- dog." When this deplorable condition, this one-sided- ness has been fairly adjusted, when the trade press will occasionally open its columns to the interest of the employees, as it now does to the employer, then, but not before, will the road be open for a host of new sub- scribers, and loyal supporters. A reference library is a good suggestion, it should have a place in every greenhouse establishment. Discussions of subjects related to the work of the trade, between the employees are very popular during the lunch hour in the potting shed, but as soon as the foreman or employer appears on the scene the subject is immediately dropped, unless he be a man of a friendly dis])osition and fair enough not to take advantage of his position in a discussion with his men as a foreman or employer. Otherwise he is the boss, and whatever he says goes, with no chance for any discussion. To induce the employees to join tlie employers' club might be possible if the present members could over- come their patronizing airs when "Jones' man" or "Brown's man" apjiears at their gatherings and social affairs. The idea will no doubt prove imjiractical from the employers' standpoint. What would be likely to hap];en to the florist"s club, if employees in great num- bers should he admitted to member.ship? The majority rules, and the employees would constitute the majority. Before very long the florist? club would be a florist trade-union. It would probably prove wiser if the em- ployers would cease their often practiced policy to throw oil on the fire of discontent by persecuting every ef- fort of the cm])]ovees to organize themselves, one way or other. If the employers sincerely wish to find effective rem- edies, why not act upon the advice, recently given in resard to this ca.se, bv some of the most iirnniliietif men of our trade? Respectfully yours For a just reward for ambitious service, Sec'y Fi-oeists .\xd GARDB^ERs' Union, Seattle. Wash. .laiiiuiiy 3. 1920 II 0 irr I cu LT u he New Chrysanthemums December Beauty and Other Novel Elmer D. Smith & Son of Adrian. Mich., siibniitlod blooms of Iheir new chrysanthemum Docember Beauty to the official examining committee of the American Chrysanthemum Soilety, A. B. Cartledge, John Westcott and Samuel S. Pennock, at Philadelphia on the 12th inst. December Meauty is a very beautiful white, with faint hliiish shading, globular. Incurved, seven inches across and five inches deep, long stems three and a half feet. The committee thought very highly of It. and gave It an official rating of 9ii per cent commercial, and S8 per cent exhi- bition. Mr. Smith reported that the flowers commenced to bloom Decem- ber 10th, which brings it in the Christ- mas class commercially. The following Is a description of December Beauty as given by the originators: A massive Incurved Jajianese much the same in form as a well grown Jeanne Nonin. Growth vigorous, yet short jointed, attaining 3>4 feet from June 20th planting. Fully developed December 10th to 15th and suiiply con- tinues until Christmas and after from the later buds. White with light pink shading, which is more pronounced at the center of the blooms. They may be planted the second or third week of June and grown natural, selecting the late bud which appears in Septem ■her or planted in June and stopped August 10th to 25th. allowing one or ties from Elmer D. Smith W Son. more breaks to continue. This will produce buds September 3iith to Octo- ber lnth and (lowers December loth to 30th. This variety Is so double on the late bud that any attempt to secure them prior to late September will re- sult in mal-formed flowers. Having ample stock of this variety, are offer- ing it at an exceptionally low price for one of such sterling merit. The Smiths also have several other novelties of great promise. They In- clude the following: SMITH'S SUBUME— a pink, matur- ing early in October. Of a soft, pleas- ing shade with exceptionally good stem and foliage, has been long and diligently sought. In this variety we believe we have produced the best early pink known. The objectionable magenta seen in the early pinks has been eliminated. Height, medium; Z^i to 4 feet from May planting. Bud should be selected about August 10th to secure double flowers, which fully mature from October 10th to 15th. SI'NRAY— A seedling from Golden Glow, maturing October 18th. Several shades darker than the parent, ap- proaching exhibition size. Requires the same treatment as Golden Glow, namely: avoid young plants becoming pot bound and thus prevent hardening and premature buds. Best bud about July ,'?nth. Height. 3% feet. HOSE PERFECTION — A seedling from Chieftain and an improvement. being brighter anJ more constant In cnlor. Does not assume the objection- able bluish hue when allowed to re- main uncut after full development. Like Chieftain, is an easy propagator, similar in growth and foliage, matur- ing the first week of November. Sr.VBEAM— A seedling from Odes- sa. Of a brighter shade of yellow, ma- turing for Thanksgiving and later, and fully double on the late September huds. Avoid the buds in August or the flowers will be malformed. We consider September 20th to 30th the best time for their selection. A fine grower with ample stem and perfect foliage. Height. 4',-. feet from June 211th planting. [?ABY DOLI^The size of Baby, ma- turing October 25th, of the freest flowering habit. Light yellow with slight bronzy tinge, which disappears when fully developed. The most dwarf of this collection. Wlien potted in June and stopped occasionally will give plants 8 to 10 inches high. BRIGHT EYES— As the name im- plies, each flower has a bright eye. As the outside petals unfold they are bluish-white and the unfolded petals showing the reverse side present an orange apricot. This variety Is not as free as Baby Doll, but if stopped sev- eral times will make excellent pot plants. In perfection about October 25th. WHITE MIDGET — Of the purest white, somewhat larger than Baby, mattiring the first week of November and of dwarf habit. Sunbeam, Late (oinmerctMl December Heftlity. Tjile ( oniinerri:il Karl.v Commercial NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS FOR 1920 II 0 1( T I C U 1. T U R E January 3, 1920 OFFICERS OF THE S. A. F. Appointment; Mnde by Pres. Miller. I'ri'siik-ut A. I.. MIlliT of the S. A. V. lias mntU' llu* fulUiwIiif.; iii>p(iiiitiiieuts for 11)0 year I'.rjO: Ttirlir and Li'KUlature Cotiiniittee William !•'. (.iuilc, Clialriuiin Jauu'S Mrlliitrliison F. H. ri.Tsoii Win. ir. Siilini-lit. Jr. J. l>. Kisi-li^ Lroiianl II. Vaii);lian .1. K. .M. I.. l>"arquliar C'oininittttM' 4111 I'liblk'it.v Genriie Asiiius. Full tirm, livo ywirs. J. KrtMl Aininauii. Titiu expiring Dec. 31, lit'.H), in iilaiM' i>f Ciuy Froinh resigned. Wallaco K. IMorson. Term exjtlring Dec. 31, ll>-;j, in place of Thonia.s II. Joy re- signed. (onilnlKee tin .^eluiol iianlentl Iteiijaniin Hamninntl. Cliairmaa A. T. I»e La.Mare Irwin Hertetmann Miachel llarker Leouarii Barron Committee t>n Development of .^merlt^n Froducts F. R. I'lersoii E. G. HIU Charles L. Bniini NntlonnI Flower Show Committee F. n. Traendly, New York Washington Representative William F. Gude Committee on Nomenclature (Reappointed) Prof. R. A. White. Chairman Dr. N. L. Britton rriif. II. B. Dorner Entomologist Prof. H. C. Irish. St. Louis, Mo. Botanist Dr. N. L. Britton. Botanical Gardens, N. Y. Pntholoeist William Martin, New Hrnnswick, N. J. The Complete Roster Following? is the complete roster of officers, directors, committeemen, specialists and state vice-presidents for 1020: Offleers President Abraham Lincoln Miller, Jamaica, N. Y. Vice-President Fred C. W. Brown, Cleveland, O. Secretary John Young. 1170 Broadway, New York. Treasurer J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb. Board of Directors Term Kxpiring 1921 — Joseph A. Manda, West Orange, N. J.; Charles E. Critchell, Cincinnati O. Term Expiring 1922— Joseph H. Hill, Rich- mond, Ind.; C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis. Term Expiring 1923— Herman P. Knobic, Cleveland, O. ; Paul R. Kllngsporn, Chicago, 111. Ex-Offleio J. Fred Amraann, Edwanlsville, lil. Washington Representative William F. Gude Chairman, National Flower Show Committee George Asmus, Chicago. III. Chairman, Publicity Comniittee Henry Ponn. Boston. Mass. Directors Under AiBliation to Serve One Year Philip Breitnie.ver. Detroit, Mich., President Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa., President American Rose Society. Theodore Dorner, La Fayette. Ind., Presi- dent American Carnation Society. E. G. Hill. Richmond. Ind., President Flor- ists' Hail Association. Archie M. Henshaw. New Y'ork, President New York Florists' Club. William F. Ekas, President Florists' Club of Baltimore. FAMOUS WABAN ROSES Grown and Hold exclusively by WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES lioses ut wholesale; shipped by express anywhere. Kinds: Russell, Hadley, Ophelia, Premier, Thayer, Brilliant, Killamey, White Killarney. Contracts given for minimum deliveries daily or weekly, with protection in Holiday Seasons. Write or telephone .Mention this Paper BOSTON OFFICE, 15 BEACON STREET H.WM.VBKKT 800 ininiiiHiiiiriiiiiiiiiti iiii ii (iiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiminmiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiimuiiumiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiuilliuaiv iDollratl) $^ Soti0 I z Plant Specialists POINSETTIA, single and made up pans. Quality I unsurpassed I I CYCLAMEN — BEGONIAS i = ... 2 I C-ome and Inspect Out Stvck* N^ver in Better Condition i I 139 Beaver Street . WALTHAM, MASS. I - § ^intiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiititinriiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiMitiiiitrMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiitiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiTiiiuiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiimiii^ F» L. A IM T S Cyclamen, $1.50 and up; Begonias, 75c to $2 each; Poin- settias, single, 50c, 75c and $1 each; paois, made up with Ferns and Peppers, $1.50 to $4 each. FERNS, Scottii, Verona, Boston and Roosevelt, 50c to $2 each. FRANK EDGAR, Waverley, Mass. DREER'S **Riverton Special" Plant Tubs N'o. Diam. En. Doz. lOd 10 20 in. 53.2.5 $37.50 $2.S7.IW 20 18 in. 2.7,5 30.00 2.'57.riO 30 16 in. 2.25 26.00 l!l.5.(10 40 14 in. l.no 22.00 10S.75 (50 12 in. 1.50 1.5.00 110.00 60 10 in. .95 10.50 77.50 ^_^ ^ „S70 Sin. .75 8.23 62.50 The Rivcrton Tub is sold exclusively by us, and is the best ever introduced. The neatest, lightest, and cheapest. Painted green and bound with electric-welded hoops. The four largest sizes are equipped with drop handles. HENRY A. DREER, tt'Hs. Pbnts. Buibs ami suppffes, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. ■fllM ,# CYPRESS GREENHOUSE STOCK PECKY CYPRESS STOCK HOT BED SASH Aek for Ciroular D and Prices THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER COMPANY NEPONSET, BOSTON ? January i. liiL'u H 0 1{ T I C U 1. 'J' U I{ !•: T. E. Waters, Cblcago, 111., President Clil- cuc" KUirlsts' ("lull. H. 1'. Merrick. ("li'Vi-lunil O, I'rosl.U'iit Cl.'Vi-lnnd I'lorlsl.s' Cluh. Aut-'usl 11. IliiiiiuuMt. St. l.mil.s, Mo.. I'nsi- dilil. ."^t. Luuis Klorisls' ("lllli. E. A. llarvov, llraml.vwiuo Sumiiiii. I'li . rn-si.li-nt I'Miirist.s' Cluli "f rliilnd.liililu. L. r. .liiiseii. St. l.ouls. Mn . I'lcslilint Na- tl(»n:il AssocIatiDii of ilanl.aiTs. \V .1. KeiliH'l. Klinliuist, 111.. I'risiilillt llllllolM State KliirlstH' Assoilatloii A. Ua.siiiuaseii, New All>auy, Iiiil.. I'reslileiit State Florists' Asswiatloii of liidiaim. Nutlonal Mower Show- Cominlttee Geori-'e Asniiis. Cliaiiiiiaii. Clilcaco, III.; term exidres Dee, 31. 1924. W. 11. l>iKkliaiii. MadUun, N. J.; term e.x- pins Uec. :!1, lli-'O. I'atriek Weleli, liostoti. Mass.; term expired Uec. ai, I'Jl'l. Thomas Kolaiul, Naliaiit, Mass.; term >■% plres Dec. 31, 1922. Ilermun l". Kiiohle, Cleveland, O. ; term ex- pires Dec. 31, 1923. Frank H. Tracndly, New York, N. Y. ; term expires Dec. 31, 1925. The above committee elects Its chairman (oiiiniittee on TnillT unci LeKlxlatiun William F. Glide, Cliainiiiiii, Washington. n. c. James McUutchisoii, New York, N. Y. Wm. H. Slebrecht. Jr., L. I. City, N. Y. J. D. Elseic, Klverton, N. J. J. K. M. L. FarniiUar, Boston, Mass. Leonard H. Vaiighan, Chicago. III. F. K. riersou, Tarrytown, N. Y. Committee on Publicity J. Fred Ammann, Kdwardsville, 111.; term expires Dec. 31, 1929. Henry I'enn, Chairman, Boston, Mass.; term expires Dee. .'11, 1921. Edwin J. Fancourt, Philadelphia, I'a.; term expires Dec. 31, 1922. Wallace K. IMerson, Cromwell, Conn.; term expires Dec. 31, 19'23. George Asmu.s, Chicago, 111.; term expires Dec. 31, 1924. The above Committee elects Its chairman Committer on School Onrdens lienJnmLii Ilnmmond, Chairman, Beacon, A. T. De I.nMare, New York. N. Y. Irwin Bertcrmann, Indianapolis, Ind. JUehael I'.arker, Chicago. 111. Leonard Barron, Garden City, N. Y. Committee on Development of American Products F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown. N. Y. Charles L. Baum, Knoxville. Tenn. E. G. Hill. Richmond, Ind. Committee on Nomenclature Prof. E. A. White. Chairman, Cornell Uul versity, Ithaca, N. Y. Dr. N. I,. I'.ritton. Botanical Gardens Bronx Park. New York. Prof. II. B. Dorner, Urbana, III. Entomologist Prof. II. C. Irish, St. Louis, JIo. Botanist Dr. N. L. Britton, Botanical Gardens, Uronx Park, N. Y. PathoIoBist William Martin, New Brunswick, N. J. Stale Vice-Presidents Alaska. Frank Teufel. Menann. Alabama. W. B. Paterson. Montgomery. Arizona. John Z. Howe. Tucson. .\rkansas. ileorge Uvc. Fort Smith. California, North, J. A. Axell, San Fran- cisco. California, South, A. F. Borden, Los An- geles. Colorado. Samuel I,undy. Denver. Connecticut. Carl C. Reck. Bridgeport. Delaware. Geo. C. Bovd, Wilmington. District of Cidunibia, Edgar H. Gude, Washington. Florida. C. D. Mills. Jacksonville. Georgia. D. C. Horgan. Macon. Idaho. W. A. Worrell, Pocatello. Illinois. North, Guy W. French. Morton Grove. Illinois. South. George A. Washburn, Bloomington. Indi.ina, North. Oliver Steinkamp, Indian- apolis. Indiana. South. George Blackman, Evans- Tille. Iowa. .T. T. D. Fulmer. Des Moines. Knnsns. Harrie S. Mueller. Wichita. FANCY & DAGGER FERNS $2.50 Per 1000 All Seasonable Cut Flowers Always on Hand. New Crop Bronze and Green Galaz Leaves. Henry M. Pcbinson & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2 WINTHROP SQ. AND 34 OTIS ST., BOSTON, MASS. TelclilKinri., .Main 3.|3(), '.1010, 2617, 2618, 52141 Kcntucliy, (Jcoi-ge K. Sclinlz. Louisville. I..ouisiana, I'eter A. Chopin. New Orleans. Maine. I'hilip H. Talbot, I'ortland. Maryland, W. F. Kkas, Baltimore. Massachusetts, East. E. Allen Pclrce, Wal- tliani. Massachusetts, West, A. B. Butler, North- iiniplon. Michi'-'an. East. II. W. F. Goetz. Saginaw. Michigan. West. Robert H. Plumb. Detroit. Minnesota. Olaf J. Olson. St. Paul. Mississippi. S. W. Crowcll. RoseaT;R, MASS. Deliveries of Flowers and Plants in FALL RIVER and contiguous territory. The Beacon Florist ^^nTJl-^' BOSTON J. EISMAN, Slanager. 14 years head decorator and designer tor Penn's. Prompt, Efficient Service Guaranteed. A Card This Size Cost8 only 90c. per Week on Yearly Or^er It would keep your name and your specialty before the whole trade. A half-inch card costs only 45c. per week on yearly order. It has been a busy holiday season, but now the rush is over florists can get down to regular work again. Be- fore the memories of the season have become dim, though, it will be to their advantage to note down all of the im- portant items in connection with their business. It will be of great benefit to them next year in helping to avoid mistakes and in reducing labor. There seems to be no reason why florists should not go ahead with full confidence; even though prices may come down a little there is certain to be a big market for all that the flor- ists can grow, and in many lines stock is short. Carnation men should be certain to have a good supply of cut- lings. It is time also to make rose cuttings. In this connection let it be said that florists are not always care- ful enough in the plants they use when making cuttings. Only the strongest, heartiest growing plants should be chosen. It doesn't take long tor stock to degenerate unless care is exercised in this respect. It really pays to pick out the plants which pro- duce the most flowers and the most perfect blooms, and to use them for wood. There is much more individu- ality in different plants than is some- times realized, and it is possible to continually improve on stock by care at the time when cuttings are being made. There are various ways of marking plants which are to be used for cuttings. The one recommended by Arthur Ruzicka is to tie a piece of pasteboard to the top of the stake. Particulars about making cuttings were published under this heading last week Roses which were potted up in No- vember must be starting into growth now if they are to be in bloom for Easter. It is very important to get good active root growth before the leaf buds start very much. It is well to have a temperature of from 40 to 45 degrees from ten to twelve days. After that the heat can be increased, CAMBRIDGE, MASS. .-,si :mt. .wnrnN street HAROLD A. RYAN. Inc. J-'T^s: BROCKTON, MASS. Belmont Flower Shoo ^.7."^^ mn GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST THOMAS ROLAND. Nahaat.MaH. LAWRENCE . - MASS. A. H. WAGLAND We Cover LAWRENCE, MKTHUEN, ANDOVEB., NORTH ANDOVKR, SALEM, N. H. and Contiguous Territory Member of F. T. D. BEVERLY, MASS. BEVERLY FLOWER SHOP ^'.'rff. MALDEN, MASS. J. WALSH & SON ^^* Telephone 1422 4 Main Street, T.4CNTON. HA8B. National Florist for Taunton and Vicinity y eviXB BROS CO GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member F1orist« Telefirapli DehTery FLOWERS The Best at The Lowest "I SERVE" The Largest Popular Priced H»mM la Philadelphia ROSS Send orden to 1S6 8o. 62nd 8treet, Philadelphia. Other Stores 13 8o. eoth 8t„ t\i E. Olrmrd At^bb* PHILIiDELPHIA Member Florists' Telegraph DeUT«ry Orders from all except iii«ailft««a mi the F. T. D. moat be aoocmrcioie* Vf remltUuioe. January 3, 1920 KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Ordert to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue M«iHb«r n*rUU' T*l«sr»rk DaUnrj 'M. DARDS FLOWER SERVICE iuu spelt GFABANTEED SATISFACTION for nearly FIFTY YIIAK!^. Begular European sailings now eatabllsbed. Let us fill your orders for St««uner Flower Beskete, Corsages and Artistic Boxes of Out Flowers. DARDS, Inc., Florist, 341 Madison Ave., New York S.A.ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service means fresh, sturdy Stock and prompt deliveries In BUFFALO, t,OCKPOBT, NIAGARA FALLS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Uember Florists' Telegraph Uellvery HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS TeUvheaes IMl mM4 L IMI 14 IS Farnum St. • IVI. IMI THE KNOBLE BROTHERS CO. FlowerM and Nursery Product* Menber Florists' Telegraph DellTory We are well equipped to handle your orders. 1«M W. Nth UWmX OliBTBLiJJfD, •. THE SMITH & FETTERS GO 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season PHILADELPHIA €HAS. H. GHAKBLOW E T. IX Everything in Flower* Broad Street at Cumberland ^° Park Floral Co. 8. E. GILLI8, President. E. P. riElMAN, fteeretary. M— her rierlsts' T«U«n>ph I>«11t«7 HORTICULTURE IN THE National C^itol VI yoor ■*rTl<»«> to detlvor Fl*w«r« or D*«tcus on OrcUr hj T«i»- srupb or oCh«ffntrl»e. Prompt RrllMblft S«rTlo«. GEORGE H. COOKE renneetleut Ave. and L St. WASniNOTON, D .0. 11 JOHN BREITMEYER'S Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs - . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all MichiKan polnta and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. DENVER, COLORADO BOSTON'S CHICAGO PARTY. Fraiuingliam. Mass., Dec. 29. 1919. Dear Sir: — Possibly you would like to make the following announcements regarding the Boston party axrange- ments to Chicago A. C. S. Convention. Leaving Boston January 19, 2 P. M., South Station, arrive at Chicago Jan- uary 20, 3 P. M.. Illinois Central Sta- tion. Fare one way $33.05 Section 10.69 Lower berth 5.94 Upper berth 4.75 Drawing room 21.60 All including war tax. I shall be pleased to make reserva- tion for anyone on receipt of check to cover expense of fare and berth. Reservation should be procured at once as travel is very heavy and it will be impossible to get accommoda- tion if delayed too long. S. J. G<>DD.\RD. A NOTEWORTHY CATALOGUE. The new annual catalogue of W. Atlee Burpee & Co., is very different from the average catalogue and note- worthy in several ways. Discussing the reasons for the arrangement adopted, Mr. Burpee said: "We are following out our plan of last year of dividing the vegetable seed section into four distinct classes of root crops, eddible seeds, greens and salads, and vegetable fruits. You may have wondered why we did away with the old alphabetical listing. There are two reasons. One is mechanical and the other is from a sales stand- point. ^5*^ Schling Service / ^ Nothing Better 7M Fifth .\venue, New York CUr "Says It With Flowers" CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will tak* good care of your orders Mtmitrs tj F. T. D. Aiiociatiftt. DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Delivor orders trom any part of the coantry to New York City Write er Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, ■ New Yotfc Telephene ISSZ-ISM Calambas KOTTMILLER, Horist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telepheae, Mnrray Hln TSS Jat-e(-town Orders BslldteC LecaUae CeatraL Perteaal Attoatlea. Mesnber F. T. D. Aaeo. OTm. stumpp 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Meinber Florists' Telegraph Delivery Assi. When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention ORTICULTURE fHE J. M. GA8SER COMPANY, CLIEVIELMI Euclid AvMiae The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delirered on mall or t«legraph order far any oocasioK, In any- part of th« Demlni*B. JOHN H. DUNLOP 8-10 West Adelaide St. - TORONTO, OXT. When writing to adiMrtitm hiadly mention HORTICULTURE 1-.' HORTICULTURE January 3, 1920 THE FINEST AND HARDIEST LILY < GROWN L.IUiUIVI REGAL. e: Acknow '^ledged to be the finest horticultural introduction in severe Trade Prices on Application il generations. R. & J. F-ARQLJMAR & OO. BOSTON, MASS. JKJ OUT BOLGIANO'S 1919 SUMMSR AUD FAIX CATAl^OG OF "BIG CKOP" SEEDS Special Prices for Florists and Market Gardeners. Write for a copy at once — It will save you money. J. BOLGIANO & SON BAr.TIMORE, MABTLAND. STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY SEEDS, BULBS. PLANTS JOSEPH BAECK & SONS, CORP. 47-64 North U&rket Street BOSTON, MASS. SEEDS AND BULBS JBobbmgton'8 128 Chamber. St., N. Y. City BOBBSNK & ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY We are .abscribers to the Nurserymen*. Fund for Market Uevelopment, also "Say It With Flowers" Publicity Campaign. GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety ; also other Items of the short crop of this past season as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Dey Si . NEW YORK and ORANGE CONN. BURNETT BROS . Seeds,'' Bulbs, PIsuits Etc. 92 Chambers St., New York Write for oar Illa.trated Cntalos "In the mechanical make-up of the book we aim of course to get the color plates next to the class of veg- etables that they respectively illus- trate. For instance, we want the beet plate to be next to the beets which are listed in black and white, and with the great number of insei'ts that we have in the annual now we found that im- possible to do if we continued the old alphabetical arrangement. "From the sales standpoint it really seems advantageous to get our cus- tomers to think of the vegetables in connection with the different classes, or in reference to the purpose for which the vegetable is grown. We feel that we have been successful in slightly increasing the number of varieties purchased, principally due to our group system." The Burpees are offering two new dahlias this year. One is Golden Rose and the other Lilac Queen. There also are fourteen distinct new varieties of early flowering Spencer sweet peas offered in the annual for 1920 for the first time. THE NEW YORK HORTICULTURAL AND FLORAL CLUBS. The Albany Florists' Club has in- vited the New York Federation of Horticultural Societies and Floral Clubs to be their guests on January 15. 1920. There will be a short busi- ness session of the Federation at 3.30 P. M., followed by a lecture by Dr. S. W. Fletcher, of the Pennsylvania State College, on French horticulture. A banquet will be followed by in- formal after-dinner speaking and a general good time. The affiliated so- cieties are asked to send delegates and thus show the Albany horticulturists that their hospitalitj"- is appreciated, and incidentally help advance the horticultural interests in New York State. The Albany florists will "say their welcome with flowers" and a feed. All delegates should report at the store of F. A. Danker by 1 P, M., on Thursday, January 15. MICHELL'S FLOWER SEEDS ASPARAGUS Flnmosns Nana. (North- ern Greenhouse Grown.) 1000 seeds $3.50 | 10,000 seeds. $30.00 5000 seeds 16.25 | 25,000 seeds. 68.75 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri 1000 seeds $0.75 1 10,000 seeds. .$5.50 MOO seeds 3.00 1 25,000 seeds. .12.50 CENTACREA Oz. Candidissima, per 1000 seeds, 40c. $2.00 Gymnocarpa, per 1000 seeds, 15c. .50 Tr. LOBELI.i Pkt. Oz. Crystal Palace Compacta. . .$0.30 $2.00 Barnard's Perpetual (Trail- ing) 25 1.75 Crystal Palace Speciosa 20 .75 Sapphire (Trailing) 40 y. Tr. Tr. PETIXIA Pkt. Pkt. Grandiflora fringed $0.30 $0.50 Ruffled Giants 30 .50 California Giants 30 .50 Alonstrosns (Micheli's) 60 1.00 Tr. SAI,VIA put. Oz. America or Globe of Fire... $0.50 $4.00 Bonfire 40 2.50 Zurich 50 4.00 VERBENAS Mammoth Fancy Blue $0.30 $1.25 Pink 30 1.25 Scarlet ... .30 1.25 Striped ... .30 1.25 White 30 1.25 Mixed 30 1.00 VINCA ,\lba 15 .lo .^Iba Pura 15 .75 Rosea 15 -"^^ Mixed 15 -BO .41so All Other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Our H.indy Flower Seed Order Sheet if you haven't a copy. HENRY F. nmill GO. 518 Market St, Phiiadelphia ^()iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiriMiiiiiiiiitnniiitiiitiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiinuiHniiitHr| I IN^RUCTiON IN GARDENING I I Practical Instruction is offered in | = vegetable, flower and fruit gardening. | = greenhouse and nursery practice, to- | i gether with lectures, laboratory, fleld t i and shop work in garden botany, zoo- | 3 logy, pathology, landscape design, soils, | 5 plant cheralstrv and related 8Ub.iect8. | = The curriculum is planned for the s i education of any persons who would i I become trained gardener.s or fitted to = = be superintendents of estates or parks, e = Students mar be admitted at any time, i = Circulars and other Information will | I be mailed on application. I IThe New York Botanical (^enj I BronxPnrk ^M<| lI«Htl»WIIM*ltll»1l»U"«H*'»»*»""»«""""' NEW YORK CITT i January 3, 1920 H 0 E T 1 C U L T U E E 13 WHEN FLORISTS ADVERTISE They Do Not Always Use the Best Copy. It is safe to say that more advertis- ing has been done by florists the past holiday season than ever before in the history of the trade. It would be ex- ceedingly interesting it the results of this advertising could be analyzed so as to determine just the extent to which it paid. Of course this is im- possible, but in looking over the differ- ent ads. the writer Is impressed with the fact that some of them lacked the persuasive quality which is necessary to attract retail customers. This has been noticeable in several advertise- ments occupying considerable space and therefore costing a considerable sum of money. On the other hand, some of the smaller advertisements have been so phrased and displayed as to catch the eye and excite the imagi- nation to a greater extent. One ad. that caught the writer's eye as it ap- peared in the daily paper was put out by the Navlet Co., of San Francisco. It was as follows: HOLIDAY PLANTS AND FLOWERS A gift of flowei-s or plants is per- fectly expressive of the donor's esteem. Floral gifts combine with beauty and appropriateness. For a plant- loving friend nothing could be more happily selected. Why not give a pretty plant? A fern? A bouquet? Telegraph orders carefully taken care of. CHAS. C. NAVLET CO. Nurserymen — Seedsmen — Florists 423-27 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. Also 20-22 East San Fernando St. San Jose, Calif. It seems to the writer that this ad- vertisement must have sold both flow- ers and plants. While there is nothing ornate or spectacular about it, it is direct and to the point. It gives the reader reasons why he should buy cer- tain goods-, and then informs him that these good's can be obtained at the store of the advertiser. At about the same time the writer found the advertisement of John J. O'Brien in a Boston paper. This ad- vertisement was about three times the size of the one mentioned, although occupying only a single column. The text read as follows: Be sure to have your home's Christ- mas Decoration orders placed in time. For flowers and festoons, wreaths and garlands are needed to make that festive day complete. LILY BULBS storage GIGANTEUM, RUBRUM, ALBUM, AURATUM MELPOMENE, LILY OF THE VALLEY Careful storage, prompt express shipment on dates as arranged GladiolLJi For Early Forcing Of Finest Size and Blooming Quality 43 Barclay St. NEW YORK ( ITV Vaughan's Seed Store 33 W. Bandolph St. CHIC.400, ILL. THIS SEASON»S NEW ROSES PILGRIM CRUSADER PREMIER RUSSELL HADLEY We are receiving dally shipments ol these new Roses, In large quantities, and can furnish same on short notice. We have a large stock at all times of choice CARNATIONS, CHRT8ANTHB- MUMS, ORCHIDS, VALLEY and AJMEBICAN BEAUTIES. Te.., Main 6.67 WELCH BROS. CO. ''' ''^^^^^IV^ldl^^'' O £ G O IM I A. S CHATELAINE BEGONIAS:, ,2% inch pots, $7,00 per 100, $65.00 pec 1000. Mrs. Patten Begonia, $10.00 per tflO. COLECS rooted cuttings Golden Bedder, Vehschaffeltii, Firebrand and best bed- ding kindsr $1.50 per 100, .$12.00 per UHIO. Magoun Street NORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS. EDWARD F. NORBERG, DESTROYED BY HAIL LAst Summer a florist who had imagined he was outside of the hail eection lost upwards of 60,000 square feet of glass by hail with no insurance to recom- pense him. He is now a member of the Florists' Hail Association of America. Profit by experience and Join the Asso- ciatioi now. Address JOHN G. ESL.EB, Secretary Saddle River New Jersey CARNATION CUTTINGS KE.4DV IMMEDIATELY 100 1000 Rutli Baur $12.00 $100.00 Ethel Fisher 14.00 ll.").nuee. TUE QDAI.ITT PLACE OF BOSTON Regarding tk* Kroeicbell, It la the best we bave ever had and aatlafac- tory beyond our ezpeotatlooB. It heata up eapeclally quick and baa aavid ua considerably already Id the price of fuel. When we are In need of another boiler we will irlve the Kroeschell the drat consideration. (Signed) WM W. EDGAR CO. WAVERhEY, MASS Kroeschell Bros. Co., 40« W. Krie St. CHICAGO When You Buy -Get a Kroeschell t.UKt.ZtM sq. ft. of (Uaa WM eqalpp«d witk Kroesrhell Dollera dorlnff the ye*r of ISlft, OIIIU'8 CKLKUItATED CYCLAMKM SrCCIALIST After using your No. 12 Kroeacbell Boiler I cauie to the conclusloa that bad I to Install more boilers It would be the Kroeschell and Do other. It really is a pleasure to beat, no tronbt* to get the desired beat In i very short time. (Signed) CHRIST. WINTBRICH, DEFIANCE. OHIO national representation, and is in touch with traile conditions generally. Only two additional trade organiza- tions have, so tar, taken advantage of the affiliation privilege presented un der our by-laws — the State Florists' Association ot Indiana, and the Illi- nois State Florists' Association. With the reciuirements in the way of affilia- tion made easier, by the amendments to the by-laws passed at the Detroit Convention, it was expected that or- ganizations in the West and South SECRETARY JOHN TOUXG would make efforts to secure represen- tation upon our Executive Board. This year the annual convention Is to be held in Cleveland, the dates Au- gust 17, 18 and 19. It is not too soon to plan to be In attendance. There is much to be seen in and around Cleve- land of interest to florists, and It goes ■without saying that visitors will bo heartily welcomed by our fellow craftsmen. Let all of us use our best endeavors to increase the strength of our organi- zation this year. In some states our membership is far behind what we might expect, and, surely, it is to the advantage of every live florist to be- •come a me-nber jf his trade organiza tion. wliich represents his interests In emergencies with which he as an in- dividual cannot possibly cope. There is much truth nowadays in the old say- ing: "United we stand, divided we fall." We should, then, do out utmost to place our society where it ought to be-in the front rank of trade bodies, ready to battle a.tcainst anything and everything likely to hi' detrimental to the well-doing of our craft. Joiix YoiTN'd, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York, N. Y Dec. 27, 1919. SALESMANSHIP THAT HELPS BUSINESS It is related by the Retail Public Ledger that a customer recently en- tered a drug store and asked tor some insect powder. The unthinking clerk immediately piped up in a voice loud enough for all the other customers to hear: "I suppose you mean bed bug powder. How big a package do you want?' It is obvious that salesmanship of this kind, it indeed it can be called salesmanship at all, drives customers away from a store instead of attract- ing tliem. Perhaps there is no analogy between a drug store and a florist's store, but the illustration is used to show how much depends upon the man who sells the goods. Not long ago the writer entered a store, and when he didn't seem disposed to purchase the high priced stock which the salesman wanted to sell him, the latter immed- iately seemed to lose all interest in me as a customer, with the result that I walked out and placed my order else- where. It is safe to say that the pro- prietor would never have tolerated such an exhibition of poor judgment if he had witnessed the scene. If stock of the cheaper grades is offered, it is apparent that the store expects to sell it. The good salesman is the one who can dispose ot the most profitable goods when the occasion is rifiht. hut who also knows how to frame his policy so as to gradually go down the line until he meets the customer's de- sires or the price he can pay. He must offer the lower priced article, too, with as much interest and good will as though he were selling the highest priced article in the store. A single sale is a minor matter, after all It is the sale wliich brings other sales and thus starts a chain which may go on increasing its length for years which counts. The customer who is pleased invariably comes back and it is human nature tor him to bring his friends with him. Many a business has beei; given a good start through the courtesy and wise dealings of the owner as long as he could meet his customers himself, but has ceased to flourish when it became necessary to depend upon hired help. I know of several stores where It would he of the greatest benefit to the owner or manager if he would get his help to- getlier in a corner two or three times a week and give them a lesson in deal- ing with customers. Perhaps the principles outlined here are ot more importance in a retail florist's establishment than in many other lines, for the sale of a single carnation, it made by a clerk with a happy smile and a cordial manner, may mean a wedding or funeral order running into large figures the very next week. Sales- manship is becoming such a science that the storekeeper who does not note its significance is certain to fall behind the procession. One large con- cern has issued a Better Business Bulletin, in which the following rules ot conduct for retail salesmen are out- lined. They are worth the sttidy of every florist who employs help, and it would be well if they could be put into the hands ot every clerk in such a store, with the statement that the principles outlined must be made henceforth a part of the store's policy. "Why not consider them as guests in your store? "Let yours be a typical 'shine shop' where courtesy rules. Customers will respond to the feeling of your store IS 11 u i;r 1 c u LT u RE January 3, 1920 &VJ -V. A SILIMIIK-FISH OIL-CARBOLIC COMPOVNl) The Master Spray of the 20th Century Insecticide F(U: TlIK CIINTKOL (IF THE SAN .lO.SK. OYSTKR SHELL aiKl other SCALK IXSKCTS. (iREEN. ROSKY and AVOOLKY Arms — Known as Plant Lice. I'EAR I'SYLI.A. CEI.KKY, ONION anil ROSE THRITTS — Known at. Plant Fleas. .Vnd the FlNCil s SI-ORES DEVELOPING the BROWN or RIPE ROT of the PK.ACH. PLIM anil other STONE ERl ITS. PEACH LEAF Cl'RL. .APPLE and PE.\R C.ANKER and SC.\B. And many other species of FL'NGI SPORES. .Senil for the New Booklet Describing SULCO-V.B. A combined contact insecticide and fungi- cide of known reliability — Right in Principle and Price direct — go to your dealer first COOK & SWAN CO. Inc. XooK aSwANCoJwcy \ NEW\OEK.B.SA. Simple, Sure and Safe From your dealer or Address 14» Front 8tre«t NBW YORK CITY 141 Milk Street BOSTON, MASS. Geo. H, Fraxler, Mgr. The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly. thrips anil soft scale. FUNGINE For mildew, rtist :nu\ ntliiT lilight-s affect- ing flowers, fruits ami vegetaliles. VERMINE For eel worms. aiiL;li- woniis and other worms wiirlcing in tlie soil. Quarts, $1.00; Gallon, $3.00 SOLD HV OK.VLKKS Apbine Manufacturing Co. M.\DISON, N. J. )reer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenbouses Orive easy and true, becanse Dotb bevels are on the same •ide. Can't twist and break the class ID Iriving. Galvan- ized and wilt not rust. No rights or leftt The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. Noothers like ^ It Order from your deale^ or direct from o&. 1000, 90f. postpaid, Si^mples free. HEKRT A. DREEBJ 714 CheBtnat Street^ Philadelphia. .FULL f^N£ 2 , Jx\iSt^ Oil SaTe your planU and treea. Just the thing for greenhouse and outdoor me. Destroys Mealy Bug, I'.rown and White Scale. Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc., without injury t» plants and without oior. Used accerding to dlrectioBS, our staad- ard Insecticide will prerent rarages oB your crops by insects. Non-poisoaous and harmless ta user and plant. Leading SeedsmeH and Florists have used it with wemderful results. Destroys Lice in Peultry Heuses, Fleas en Dogs a»d all DoiseiUc Pets. Excellent as a wash fer dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Dilute with water .10 to 50 parts. V2 Pint, SOc; Pint, 50o. ; Quart, 90c.; % Gallon, $1.50; Gallon, $3.50; 5 Gal- lon Can, $10.90; 18 Gallon Can, $20.00, Direction on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY DmL S. 42a W. Liiiattoi St. BiltiBtra. Ut OAMBRIDOK ITKW TORK Werld'a Oldeat and Largeat Manufactnrera of FLOWER POTS WHTt A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. When writing to advertisen kindly mention HORTICULTURE just as guests like the genuine wel- come in your home. "People instinctively knew whether or not you take a genuine interest in thPir affairs. Instinct tells them whether tliey are regarded as just so iiuieh 'trade;' and you can't blame them tor not wanting to buy in a store where there is a 'take-it-or-leave-it' at- mosphere. "Clerks do not have to talk sweet platitudes in order to be- courteous. Courtesy is genuine and forced at- tempts at pleasantry always fall flat. Some men, for instance, have the liappy faculty of making an ordinary remark about the weather in a manner and tone of voice that absolutely proves their intention to be polite. "The clerk or proprietor who fails to learn the philosophy of a smile loses sales that pleasantness would have won. "Friendship wins friendship. Once your store has achieved the 'sunshine shop' reputation you will find it the best advertisement of all. Friendly store spirit wins friendship for your store that no competitor can under- mine. "There is no place in the business world for a 'grouch ' Keep smiling." PRESENTATION TO SAMUEL ROBINSON Samuel Robinson, president of the Boston Floral Supply Company, had several reasons to be more than us- ually happy on Christmas Day. His company had had a remarkably suc- cessful season with a promise of con- tinued prosperity in the year to come. That fact made him feel good of course, but in • addition Miss Dora Guesser, the floor lady, stepped for- ward and in behalf of the employees presented Mr. Robinson with a hand- some and expensive pair of cuff links and also a beautifully engraved knife bearing the inscription, "To our be- loved friend." Miss Guesser made a brief speech, expressing the cordial feelings of the employees, to which "Sir. Robinson replied feelingly, heart- ily thanking his people for their re- membrances. According to reports from Western Pennsylvania, the American Beauty crop is not so large as last year. The Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., says, how- ever, that the quality of Beauties this year is extra good. In the same sec- tion of the country growers of sweet peas have suffered no little loss from the continuous dark weather, which has caused the buds to drop off. This condition has also existed to some ex- tent in other parts of the country. January 3, 1920 u o i;t 1 c u LT i; u e i:« ASTICA For Gresnhovsa Gluing USE IT WOW F. 0. PIBROE CO. 1? W. BROiOWlUr NEW rORK Mastlca la elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putt.v becomes liard and brittle. Brolcen glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass as occure with hard putty. Last longer than putty. Easy to apply. CONCENTRATED PULVERIlEb MANUREI Pulverized or Shredded Cattle Manure Pulverized Sheep Manure The Florisis* Standard of uniform high quality for over ten years. Specify WIZARD BRAND In your Supply House Order, or write us direct for prices and freight rates THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO S4 CDion Stock Yard, Ghlcaso Difflcut and re.1ected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading in- ducements made to secure business. Over 30 years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIGGERS & SHSeERS Patent Lawyers Box 9, National Union Bnlldina Wa«hiniErton, D. C. A Fitting for each re- qnirenient. Get ac- qnainted with our method of Bracing. Shelvins, Piping, etc. Each Fitting adds neat- ne»B to your house and reduces the labor cost of repair work in gen- eral to a very low fig- ore. Let us send you our catalog. ADVANCE CO. Richmond, Ind. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net ANT KXTERMINATORS PERCO-BRAND ANT EXTERMINATOR Does Kill Them. Ask for Prices. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., INC. 151 H Washington St., Flushing, N. T. AKAUCABIAS Araucaria Excelsior — Very fine plants; 6 inch. 4 and 5 ..^rs, $4.00 and $5.00 each. Packing charged at cost. W. K. HARRIS, 55th St. and Springlield Ave.. W. Pliila- delphia. Pa. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS Asparagus plumosus seedling : $1.08 per lOO; $B.OU per 1.000. ALFRED M. CAMP- BELL. Strafford. Pa. BULBS C. KEUR & SONS. HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 32 Broadway. CANNAS For the best Up-to-Date Cannas, get new price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plilsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 35c. ; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg, 111. FEBNS Scottli and Teddy Jr. (extra fine) 6 In., $1.00, $1.25; 8 m., $2.00; 10 in.. $3.00 each. Packing charged at cost. WM. K. HARRIS, 5.5th St. and Springfield Ave., W. Phila- delphia, Pa. DAHLL4S Fragrant Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grinnell. $10.00 per clump. Cash with order. JOHN P. EOONEY, New Bedford. Mass. New Paeony Dahlia — John Wanamaker. Newest, Handsomest. Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. GOLD FISH Gold fish, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, flsh goods, nets, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT, Breeder, 4815 D. St., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price list. INSECTICIDES PERCO-BRAND INSECTICIDES. A Standardized, Complete and Inexpensive Line. Ask for Prices. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., INC. 151 H Washington St, Flushing, N. Y. L,ABE1,8 Wood labels for nurserymen and florists. THE BENJAMIN CHASE CO., Derry Vil- lage, N. H. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO.. Orchid Growers and Raisers. Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laello-Cattleyas our specialty One trial order solicited. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHHB. Canal Dover, O. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum Moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAOER & nURRELL, Summit, N. J. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, cholc* collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for Immeiiiate effect: also Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount IllssarllU Nur- sery. New Rochelle, N. Y^. WEED EXTERMINATORS PERCO-BRAND POWDERED WEED EXTERMINATOR. Inexpensive. Efficient. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., INC. 151 H Washington St, Flushing, N. T. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHEH'S WIRB WORKS, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. HELP WANTED Two apprentices to learn carnation growing. Apply to WILLIAM SIM, Clifton- dale, Mass. WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free from Bubhlen Uniform in Thickness PAINTS and PUTTY Greenhouse White '^^l^r^Z^^^J^l; Florists Prefer It will pay you to get oar estimatea. THE DWELLE-KfllSER co. 23) Elm Street BUFFALO. N. T. Horticultural Books For BmX» bjr HOBTICULTCBK P17BLISHIN« OO. ChryMuithemiua Muoal. BImer D Smith ft.M Th* Chr^MuitlinBiuB. Herrlnr- ton j^ CMnmercUkl Carm»tl«B cilitmr^ Dick u, CommtralKl K*M C-ultm. Holm** 1 f^ Tlslet Onltar*. Gtllowiy '.'.] IM Or««nhanM Can^traatloB. Tift.. LM 8weet Pmm a» t« DM*. K*rr... LM Plm>t Pr«pKca«]«B, OrMshaoM ud NwMry Prmetlac EtlBI. , LM Pl»at PrvBlag. Kllni ut Be«k ef OardMi TlmaM. HambllB. *.M Lajidaoao* I>M(r>. Hnbbard CM The Art of Outdoor Boso Orow- Inf. Thomai tjf^ The Homo Vcv«*»bU Omr*am. Knshm LM V*r*tabl« OmriumlMt. 'r.'H. „^»'« 1.W P»r»o»» oa Iho B*m utt PrlarlplM of riortoaltuo. ■. A. .W""* LW FotuidKtloB* of AnarUM Ontp* Cvltir*. Ifnnion tM P1»Dt MKtorUla of DoenmtiT* Osrdaalnc. Treleaaa i.m AHat««n«a of tka Qmr*am. Wll- ••» (.M Ballar'a Oralopodia of Hortleal. tmra, < TalamM M.M HORTICULTURE January 3, 1920 Every Reader of "Horticulture" Needs DR. L. H. BAILEY'S BRAND NEW Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture six Urge quarto volumci. Mor« thaa S,«M p*c<»- ** tnU psc* t>iqulslte color platea. M besQtKal foil p»c* hBlftooei. More thmn i,00« t»xt •nstsTlnsa. SOO ColUb»rmt»r». Apprvxlsstel)' 4,000 f(rii«ra, 40,000 upcclea and 40,000 plant namn THE New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture has been freshly written in the light of the most recent research and experience. It is the fullest, the newest, the most authoritative of all works of Its kind and constitutes the most conscientious attempt that has ever been made to compress the whole stor>' of our horticultural thought, learning and achievement into one set of books. It is both au Encyclopedia and a Manual. A Few of the Many Important Kew Features Key to Identification of PUnU ^^^'.l' ^J^^r n'^L^T. plant. The name thus found is qulcklj referred to nnder Ita alphabetical location, where full iciormatlon will b« toaod In regard to It. ^rannaia nf Plant Kinvflnm Thia la one of the moat Im- S3mop«8 Ot riant lUngaom p^^^^^ featuree of the new edition. It constitutes a general running account of the claaaes, ordera, and groapa of plants, with a brief aketch or character- ization of 25 of the leading famlUea comprising those that yield practically aU the cultivated plants. These family de- scriptions give the botanical characters ; the number of genera and species and th.j ranges; a Ilat of the Important genera; brief atatementa In regard to the naeful planu; and diagram- matic lUnatratlona. niaftrations ^1>«'« "<< ^ colored plate*; 06 faU page balf- tonea; and more than 4,000 engrarlnga which serve as galdea In the text The Glonarr '^'''' '' ^° ■KBlyala of ail technical terma tbmt >*iv»»«iy ^^^ ^^^ 1^ ^^^ work and In almllar work*. It comprlsea botanical and horticultural terma with brief defi- nitions. Translation and Pronunciation of Latin Name* '" ^"^ a me I Is Inserted a list of between 2.000 and S.OOO Latin words used as species — names of plants, giving the English equivalent or translation and the pronunciation. Class Articles special effort naa been made to secure the best cultural advices for the plants requiring peculiar or particular handling. Here are some of the titles of these articles: Ants; Autumn Gardening ; Bedding: Dis- eases: Drainage; Floral Designs; Formal Gardening; Hotbeds and Coldframes' Insects; Landscape Gardening; Lawn Plant- ing; Orchards; Rock Gardening; Subtropical Gardenlrg; Tools and Implements; Village Improvementj; Window Boxes, etc. General Index ^''^ ^°*' volume contalna * complete ^<^»^~ Index to the entire work, enabling • <^ the reader to locate volume and page of any aub- A^^**^ Ject he has In mind. ^'' ^,^ «^ The eompiete decorated b yon for on for 11 months, until the fall amoant of S38 ha« been paid. Caeh prt«« 93A, et« set of six Tolomes, bound in r^' C^-t,^ K"-^* buckram, will be delivered to v,<' '^^A*'' ly $3 down and S3 a month o*^^ ^' Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. G. KAINS Le<"turer on Horticulture. Columbia University Few practices in the handling of plants, especially fruit bearing plants, attract so much interest as do those of prunintr. The methods are so varied, the results so diverse, and the opiniocs of growers so apparently con- tradictory that this subject is always one of the most interesting, and the surest to hold attention and arouse discussion. Particul.^rly during the last ten or fifteen years when the principles of plant physiology have been more and more satisfactorily applied to plant production and man- agement has interest settled in pruning. During the latter half of this time also more and more investi- gations and tests have been conducted by experiment stations and other workers to test out methods and principles in the interest of science and for the benefit of growers. The accumulation of such new knowledge has become very considerable especially in the last de- cade, but it is ne iiml filii-.li. Ihr il« Hrr CdiiiinE in vilritnic. hriI uc can lake r\r>t*ll«*nt mr^ of >oiir onirr** at prrKrnt. \^ ril^ uf» for Kp«>rlul prlre<>. l,ilu<-. swi^t IVrt*.. \a!lry. Ko<»et» and all othir *»etif>on- ahlf flouerh arr al^o In kimkI »«upplv H'lth U*i. K\erytiiinc In ^'ut Flower*.. I*laDt*t. GreeoM, Kibbonti and 8appU«^. BUSINESS HOCR6: * A. M. to 6 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The Wholesale Florlsta of Philadelphia NEW ¥ORK PHII^DELPHIA BAJLTIMORK li: W. «8th 8t. ie0«-18S0 LadUw St. FrankUn * 8t. Paol 8U. WASHINGTON. IS18 H St.. N. W. FERNS THE VICTORY FERN (Nephrolepis victoria) We take pleasure in offering this new and valuable variety of Nephrolepis. It is a beautifully crested form of "Teddy, Jr." with fronds frequently subdivided on the ends, making a most unique, distinct, and desirable variety. This fern was AWARDED A BRONZE MEDAL at the S. A. F. Convention at Detroit in August, 1919. The judges of the award reported as follows: "Special stress is laid on the new fern Victory, with a rapid growth and a branching at end of fronds, making it a shapely plant. It should be a commercial success, and we RECOMMEND IT MOST HIGHLY." Stroni plants. 2'i-inch pots »S.OO per dozen, S'.iO.liO per 100 Strong pl&nts. SVs-lnch pots 1.60 p<-r dozen, 60.00 per 100 Extra fine specimens: g-incb, S3.00; lO-ineb, $6.00; 12-ineii. f,.iQ. NEPHROLEPIS: E««h EleKunllssima. elegantlssinia compactii, »Vt-inrh (0.16 Kle^antiNSiroa and eleuantissima compacts, 6*lDch 76 Muscosa, 5-inf-b '6 EleKanti^Alnla and eleffsntiHsima oonripacta. 8-lnch Z.OO Eleffantj8)4inia and elepantlssima compactA, 10-lncb 4.00 HarrisU. g-lnrh *-0« Dwarf. Boston, g-inch 'OC If plants are shipped in pots, 10% additional. F. R. PIERSON, Tarrytown. N. Y. FERNS We have on hand for immediate shipment a splendid lot of Pot Grown Ferns all extra good value for the money. Shipped without pots Size Doz. 100 1000 Bostons 4-in. $3.00 $20.00 $190.00 5-in. 4.50 35.00 325.00 6-in. 6.50 50.00 8-in. 18.00 Scottii 3-in. 1.00 8.00 75.00 4-in. 3.00 20.00 190.00 5-in. 4.50 35.00 325.00 Teddy. Jr 5-in. 4.50 35.00 Cordetta Compacta 4-in. 3.00 20.00 5-in. 4.50 35.00 Crytonum (Holly Ferns) 4-in. 3.00 20.00 Table Ferns, assorted 3-in. 1.00 6.00 4-in. 3.00 20.00 Alternantheras ; Alyssum, double Giant and Dwarf; Begonias, Gracilis and Vernon; Hardy English Ivy; Lantanas, assorted: Heliotrope; Lobelia, Crystal Palace Gem; Moonvines, 2-in. $2.75 per 100, 3-in. $3.75 per 100. Send for Catalogue Cash With Orders R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND HORTICULTURE January 10, 1920 Henry H. Barrows FERN SPECIALIST Write for Price*. H. H. BARROWS, Whitman, Mass. CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IVI/VDISON, N.J. Nephrolepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 inch pot«^ extra heavy, $35.00 per hun- dred; 6 inch, ¥75-00 per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, '■«'^^P£'"'*- ^rt^^v Q«.j^^r» ^^rtn^ Awarded Certificate of Merit at S. A. F. & O. H. New York Convention. And 100 other notable kinds. Always ask for SWASTIKA BRAND CANNA8. Thm rUMABD Uionesco WESTOtOVE ftr Mmrkii Dtvsl*^nt*nt ^m A Card This Size Costs only 90c. per Week on Yearly Order It would keep your name and yonr specialty before the whole trade. A half-Inch card costs only 45c. per week on yearly order. HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOB OVER HALF A CENTUBT SmjtU, medium wad btrge sizes sopplled Price list now ready The D. Hill Nursery Co. Evergreen Specialists. Lareest Orowera In America BOX 4U, DUNDEE, ILX. THOMAS J. GREY COMPANY SEEDS, BUTBS AND I1IPL.BMENTS WHOLESALE AND RETAH, Reselecrted Strains In Seeds Improved Styles In Implements Catalogue npon Applicatle* 16 So. Market Street BOSTON. IVIiB^SS. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BLUE LIST OF WHOLESALE PRICB« .MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOB PROFIT NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. The Campaign for 1920 opens under very auspicious conditions. The flor- ists' industry is in most satisfactory shape, and complaints as to poor busi- ness are rare indeed. The general de- mand for flowers is running a close race with supply. Our wholesale mar- kets are discharging their heavy loads without signs of gluts in any direc- tion. The horizon of business is clear, and prices were never so remunera- tive. These conditions have, in the main, prevailed since the opening of the fall season. Can anyone question that our Pub- licity Campaign has not had a great deal to do with this? The public think of flowers now as they never did before. Sentiment, which should be a large factor in creating a demand for our products, has been aroused to a remarkable extent, and gifts of flow-- ers are becoming of common occur- rence where not long ago they were altogether too rare. The meaning of our slogan is well understood, and "Say it with Flowers" conies readily to mind at the right time. The reports covering the Christmas business throughout the country with- out exception describe the volume as unusually large, and most of it record- breaking in character — and this in spite of, perhaps, the highest prices ever experienced by the public. In many localities it was impossible to obtain sufficient stock, to meet the de- mand. A Western florist in writing our Promotion Bureau intimated that he was prepared to increase his con- tribution to the Publicity Fund. The demand for flowers was very great, he said, and due, of course, to the Campaign. Our efforts certainly have been re- warded with success, in measure far greater than could have been antic- ipated. The predictions of our large band of optimists have been entirely fulfilled, and we are going into the year just opened to us with the feeling of satisfaction that we are not experi- menting, we are not taking chances, tor we know absolutely that the money we have expended is returning to us with the proverbial hundredfold in- crease, and much more. Just think this over, Mr. Non-Sub- scriber, and ask yourself what you LIHIJI FOBMOSUM, 1 to 9 and 9 to 10. LILIIM MULTIFI.OKUM, 7 to 9 and U to 10. LiLiu.M mi:ltiflorum CiU;.\X- TEIM. : to 9. ALSO \ FEW X.\MKD HY.VCINTHS TOP KOOTS BEDDING HYACINTHS, 1st size DOUBLE TULIPS SINGLE TULIPS. late Write for Prices J.M.TH0RBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street Through to 54 Park Place NEW YOKK CITY WAIT FOB KELWAY'S WHOLESALE SEED CATALOGUE for 1920 Itefore placing your order. The most favorable prices of the year. If not received wire or write. KELWAY & SON W lioleMile Seed Growers LANGPOKT KNOLANI> GIGANTEUM & HARDlf LILLIES GLADIOLUS CANNAS AND OTHER SPRING BULBS Write for prices AMERICAN BULB CO. 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicaco, lU. E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Lincien Ave. IBTXMeTOJI, K. «. CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES for 1920 Preliminary list now ready. Free by mail. ELMER D. SMITH & CO. Adrian, Mich. January 10, 1920 HORTICULTURE 23 have done to deserve your share In this benefit. Don't think we are scold- ing, but we do want you to think that we need your support to carry along our Campaign. Remember that we have now not only to keep alive the interest already created, but to ex- tend that interest. The more we ran spread our propaganda, the greater the benefit to enjoy. Our slogan, "Say it with Plowers." is worthy of all we can lavish upon it. It cannot be over-popularized — it would mean loss to us as an idustry did we not popularize it enough. Help us to keep our publicity going — going all the time, not spasmodically. And do your best to assist the movement personally, in your own vicinity, where you can easily link up with our Campaign anonuncements to your iier- sonal advantage. Drop us a line and we will tell you how. At the present time, our auditors are going over our finances; therefore, for a week or two we are not able to make a statement as to what our re- sources will be for the season extend- ing beyond St. Valentine's Day. Every Subscriber to the Fund, however, will, in a few days, receive a notification as to the payment of his 1920 contribu- tion so nobly pledged before hand. For the same reason we are unable, at this time, to announce the exact amount pledged for the 1920 Cam- paign, but particulars in full will be published in the next issue of this iiaper. With the assistance our work de- serves, we can make the New Year a banner one for the trade. John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York, N. Y. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. Adiantum Pelicanii. Public notice is hereby given that as no objection has been filed against the registration of Adiantum Pelicanii by Frank D. Pelicano, 119 Guttenburg street, San Francisco, Cal., the same becomes complete. John YorNc, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York, N. Y. COMING EXHIBITIONS. March 24-28, 1920, Boston, Mass.— EJxhibition of orchids and other plants of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety at Horticultural Hall. 'VVllUam T. Rich, secretary. Horticultural Hall, Boston. BULBS, Etc. JAP. LILIES — Giganteum, Auratum, Rubrum, Melpomene, Roseum, Album, Magnificum. VALLEY PIPS — Forcing grade, Dutch or German. T. R. BEGONIAS — Single, separate colors or mixed, 2 sizes. Write for prices specifically stating requirements McHUTGHISON & GO. ''I^IF HOUSE 95 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK Ibolium Privet Natural Habit IBOI-ILJIVI THE NEW HYBRID MARDY F»RIVE:T (L. Ibota X Ovalfolium) Now sent out for the first time. Inquire for further information. One year field g;rown plants; $5.00 each; Mlvci7 t>7 WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES IC0..4-S III v\ linlfHiJf ; Hlilpprd li.v I'xpreiia an>w!iej>-. Kinds: Russell, Hadley, Ophelia, Premier, Thayer, Brilliant, Killamey, White Killarney. Contracts given for minimum deliveries daily or weekly, with protection in Holiday Seasons. Write or telephone Mention thiH I'uiht BOSTON OFFICE, 15 BEACON STREET HAYMAKKKT 800 ^»"i"ii' iiiniiii iiiiiii iiiiiiiiii iiiiiniiitii I liiimii m h - ,,,„|„,^-_ ^ lUollratli ^ 6ou0 | Plant Specialists = 2 I POINSETTIA, single and made up pans. Quality I I unsurpassed f I CYCLAMEN — BEGONIAS i Come and Intpect Out Stock. A'«ter in Better Concition I 139 -Beaver Street . WALTHAM, MASS. aiiminniiiiiiiiiiiiiimiimmiiiuiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin iiiiiiiinniuiiiiiiiimiimmui mm III! 1 1 1 u 1 1 mi iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii umi mi nnuuimi ■■luiuiiiituimiiiini uiuimti i F» L. A NTS Cyclamen, $1.50 and up; Begonias, 75c to $2 each; Poin- settias, single, 50c, 75c and $1 each; pans, made up with Ferns and Peppers, $1.50 to $4 each. FERNS, Scottii, Verona, Boston and Roosevelt, 50c to $2 each. FRANK EDGAR, Waverley, Meiss. BOSTON. The next meeting of the Gardeners" and Florists' Club of Boston is to be held on the evening of January 13, a week ahead of the usual date. It will be ladies" night and dancing will fol- low the serving of a collation. Officers will also be installed at this meeting. Carnation night will come in Febru- ary, and is expected to be a particu- larly important event. Mr. E. Engelmann, a noted carna- tion grower of Safron Waldron, Eng- land, has been visiting growers around Boston the past week, being the guest much of the time of Samuel H. God- dard. Mr. Engelmann expressed him- self as much pleased -with the houses which he inspected. After leaving Boston he will go to Chicago to attend the annual meeting of the American Carnation Society, January 21 and 22. .Mr. Engelmann liiniself lias between five and six acres of carnations under glass, and ships many carnation plants to Brazil and other South American countries. He says that in Brazil practically all carnations are grown out doors the year through although some glass is now being used to give protection during inclement weather. A new range of greenhouses has re- cently been erected for A. R. Jirrell, of BrookUne, by the Lord and Bum- ham Co. PRES. MILLER IN BOSTON. The new president of the S. A. F. & O. H., Mr. A. L. Miller, of Jamaica. L. I., has been a visitor in Boston this week, calling on a number of the plant growers. The Horticultural Club of Boston and the Boston Florists' Asso- ciation were particularly fortunate in having Mr. Miller with them at their meetings. H t) i; I' I C U L T U R E January Id. 1920 GROWING ERICAS. Some of the Fine Points About Hand- ling These Plants. Hailing for ihe most luul from South Africa, the greenhouse species, hyljrids, and varieties of Ericas, run to a large number, and in the days of the vogue of hard-wooded plants there were collections of probably nearly fifty varieties, the tlowerinf; period of which extended through every month of the j'ear. Such collections, how- ever, are not to be found today outside our leading Botanical Gardens. In commercial establishments where Ericas are grown for sale in conven- ient and serviceable sizes, about a dozen varieties may be said to cover the usual range. These consist cliiefly of the kinds that bear their flowers during the winter and spring, when for obvious reasons they are of greater service than during the summer months. Even from the time of preparation of cuttings, the task of the Heath grower is intricate. Plants must be subjected to a steady heat to induce extension of side shoots, which are heeled oH for cuttings when about %-inch long. Ericas are impatient of heat, and close watch must be kept on the stock plants whilst subjected to It. The compost must also be chosen and prepared with care. A tough fibrous peat, free from greasi- ness and rottenness must be chosen, and the sharpest and cleanest of silver sand must be freely mixed with the peat. Cuttings need covering with either handlights or the frames of a propagating pit. Very little bottom heat may be given, and the utmost care must always be exercised to keep the compost evenly moist without any- thing approaching saturation. Daily airing, and wiping the glass to remove condensation of moisture is necessary, and the maintenance of a fresh healthy green must always be ob- served as a guide to the successful progress of the cuttings. Ericas are among the few subjects to which the presence of lime in the soil is fatal, and care must be taken that both soil and water are free from lime. Firm potting is very essential, and the supply of water, especially after recent potting, and durins damp, muggy weather, calls for keen percep- tion and constant care. Ventilation must be ample, for whilst artificial shading is injurious, the sudden rise in temperature resulting from an out- burst of spring sunshine, will quickly work havoc. As soon as weather con- ditions permit Ericas should be re- moved to the open, on a good ash bed. Burpee's Seeds Grow Peas .-j'^Wt"? TRUTH ABOUT « f% Ort "rr&T'^ SEEDS lycU W. Atlee Burpee Co, Seed Growers Philadelphia W. At lee Burpee Co.. Seed Growers Phifadelphio. BURPEE'S ANNUAL FOR 1920 The Leading American Seed Catalog Burpee's Annual gives reliable information about Burpee- Quality seeds. It fully describes the leading varieties of vegetables and flowers and contains over ninety color illus- trations of Burpee specialties. Burpee's Annual will be mailed to you free. Write for your copy today. If you are a Florist ask for a copy of Burpee's Blue List, our Florists' catalog. W. ATLEE BURPEE CO. Seed Growers PHILADELPHIA January 10, 1920 HORTICULTURE 29 and here throughout the summer watering must be the grower's chief concern. On a dull morning it may be inadvisable to water at all, hut to leave the plants dry even during a dinner-hour's sunshine may result in serious damage. This is particularly so by reason of the necessity to choose an absolutely open spot for the plants. In autumn the thermometer and the clouds must be closely ob- serve'^^i| Sfe^- ^ H m '^" '"4 r ^•' t 1 V*^ FANCY & DAGGER FERNS $2.50 Per 1000 All Seasonable Cut Flowers Always on Hand. New Crop Bronze and Green Galaz Leaves. Henry M. Robinson & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2 WINTHROP SQ. AND 34 OTIS ST., BOSTON, MASS. Telephones, Main »»39, 2616-, 2617, 2618, 52144 ROSE SEEDS. One of the greatest rosarians in England states that he has often found that the less double a rose is the more easily it produces seed. This statement was made in connection with the Rose Ophelia which he states was not produced fj-om artificially fer- tilized seed, but came from a pod gathered at hazard in the nursery. Ophelia seems to be very prolific of sports and seedlings. If the parentage of Ophelia could be known beyond question it would be of much interest. — The Flower Groxcer. no II 0 KTl C U L T U K E January lu, 1920 "The Telegraph Florist" M*aib«r oi Florists' Tel«(2raph Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. N H. F. A, LANGE Worcester, Msiss. Delivers to all Points in New England ISO.OOO Square Feet of Olass Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery ABSOciatlon KVORGESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop HABBT I. BAITDATX, Proprietor. Member FlorUts' Telecraph Delivery Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Uember Florist*' Telegraph Delivery QuaUty and ReliabUity WARBURTON FALL BIVEB. MASS. Deliveries of Flowers and FlanU in FAIX BIVER and contlgooas territory. The Beacon Florist «';rr±r^' BOSTON J. EISMAN, Manager, 14 years head decorator and designer for Penn's. Prompt, Efficient Service Guaranteed. A Card This Size Costs only 90c. per Week on Yearly Order It would keep your name aud your specialty before the whole trade. A half-inch card costs only 45c. per week on yearly order. Flowers by Telegraph Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Orders transferred by telegram or otherwise to any of the firms whose address Is here given will be promptly and prop- erly filled and delivered. Beverly, Mass. — Beverly Flower Shop. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St. Boston— ZInn the Florist, Park St. Brockton, Mass. — Belmont Flower Shop. Boston, Mass. — The Beacon Florist, Beacon St. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main t. Cambridge, Mass. — Harold A. Ryan. Cleveland, O.— J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O. — Adam Qrabam & Sons, 5523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros., U34 W. 26th St. Cleveland, O.— The Smith &, Fetters Co., 735 Euclid Are. St. -Park Floral Co., IMS Denver, Col.- Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breltmeyer's Sens, corner Broadway and Qratlot Ave. Fall River. Mass.— Warbnrton, 495 New Boston Kd. and 3« N. Main St. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Ave. Lawrence, Mass. — A. H. Wagland. Maiden, Mass. — J. Walsh t Son. New York— Darld Clarke's Sons, 213B- 2141 Broadway. New York- Dardi, N. B. corner 44th St and Madison Are. New York— G. B. M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave. New York— EottmlUer, 426 Madlion Ave. and 49th St., also Tanderbllt Hotel. New York— Max Schling, T8S Stb At*. Omaha, Neb. — Hesi dc Swaboda, I41B Farnum St. Philadelphia— F. M. Ross, 136 So. 62nd St., 13 So. 60th St., 212 E. Oirard Ave. Philadelphia— Chai. B. Grakelow, Broad St. at Cumberland. Providence, R. I. — Johnston Bros., S3 Dorrance St. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St. Tarrytown-OD-Hudson, N. Y. — F. R. Pier- son Co. Taunton, Mass. — Hall the Florist. Toronto. Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 8-10 West Adelaide St. Washington, D. C. — Gudc Bros., 1214 F St. Washington, D. C. — George H. Coeke, Connecticut Ave. and L St Worcester, Mass. — H. F. A. Lange. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop, 22 Pearl St. CAMBRIDGE, MASS. •iSl MT. .4rBCRN STREET HAROLD A. RYAN. Inc. I^.T^d^ BROCKTON, MASS. Belmont Flower Shop ^T"^^ HIGH GRADE PLAITTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST THOMAS ROLAND. Naliaiit.M>u. LAWRENCE . - MASS. A. H. WAGLAND We Cover LAWRENCE. METHUEN, ANDOVEB, NORTH .\NI)<>\ER, 8At.EM, N. H. and ContlKuouB Territory Member of F. T. D. BEVERLY, MASS. BEVERLY FLOWER SHOP "•"'«' F. T. D. MALDEN, MASS. J. WALSH & SON Membera F. T. D. HAI-I., TH. Telephone 1422 4 Main Street, TAUNTON, MASS. National Florist for Tauoton and Vicinity OCTD£ BROS CO GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member FlorUts Teletfrapb Delivery FLOWERS """'" Till Lomst "I SERVE" The liBTgeet Popnlar Prie»4 Hemae la FUladelpkla F. M. ROSS Send orders to ISS Bo. 62nd Street, Phllsdelpklak. Other Store* It So. AOth St., 21! E. Oirard Aveaae PHIL/VDELPKIA Member Florintn' TeleBraph Delivery Orders from all except members ef tlie F. T. D. mast be aecofspenled hw ranlttanee. January 10, 1920 HORTICULTURE 31 w KANSAS cm Transfer Yoar OrJeri to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue ■b«r rUvtat*' T*l*«l«»k Dattrw* & DARDS FLOWER SERVICE hM spelt GUARANTEED SATISFACTION for nearly FIFTY YBIAKS. Regular European sailings now establlsbed. Let ns fill your orders tor Bt<«iner Flower Baskets, Corssces and Artlstio Boxes af Out Flowers. DARDS, Inc., Florist, 341 Madison Ave., New York S.A.ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service means rresh, stnrdy Stock and prompt deliveries In BUFFALO, l,OCKrORT, NIAGARA FALLS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member Florists' Telecrapb DeltTery HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS TaUrhasM UWl m4 L UM 141S Farnum St. OIVI,AI-IA., NEB. THE KNOBLE BROTHERS CO. Flowmrt and Nurtery Product* Menber Florists' Telecrspb J>mltnrf We are well equipped to handle your orders. THE SMITH & FEHERS CO 7S8 EHClId AvMM* CLEVELAND, OHIO Fkwan •( Every KIimI u Seatei PHILADELPHIA €NAS. H. ORAKBLOW Ez^K Everything in Flowmra Broard Street at Ctunberland ^* Pailc Floral Co. B. E. GILLI8, PrMldent. E. P. NEIMAN, fteeratary. lIsMhsr norUts' ToUcnvh Daflnar DENVER. COLORADO IN THE Kational Capitol It ra«r SIS ilil *• 4«iiTar FWwars •r Basljrvs aa Or4ar by Tata- ■*>»b ar ithss iilaa. Praaapt ■ ■■abU •arriaa. GEORQE Ms COOKE OaaaaaStamI ATa. aB4 L St. WAaHTNeTON, B JO. JOHN BREITMEYER'S — SONS^= Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs - . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all MicbiKan points and ^ood sections of Ohio, Indiana and Caniid&. Membeta Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. UNUSUAL THINGS ATTRACT ATTENTION. Have just liad the pleasant experi- ence of having a lesson in school again. Some forty or more business and professional men of Boston have formed a class for the furthering of more knowledge of business science. We have joined the Sheldon School of business science where we meet once in two weeks, have our lunch at our club and then have an liour and a half tor the lesson and its discussion and what we don't know about business, well — enough said. What has this to do with talking publicity. One of the many subjects discussed was the point that applies itself to our National Campaign, that the unusual things you do attract at- tention and if properly done, it holds your Individual attention. Now, here's the point How have we attracted the individual attention of the millions of readers of national magazines? Have we not carried on for two years a dig- nified campaign for the use of more flowers, spreading the uses in chan- nels where people who didn't think of flowers for anniversaries, birthdays, holidays, etc. as well as the broader uses of telegraphing of flowers? Ani hasn't the campaign held attention by reason of its being the first time a national campaign for flowers was started. We were taught In our lesson that favorable attention properly secured, with confidence inspired, ripens into interest — interest properly sustained, changes to appreciation- appreciation, properly augmented Schlmg Service Nothing Better 7U Firth Avenae, New York (Ity "Sayt It With Flowert" CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5823 Euclid Av*. MHII taka sood cara af yaiir ardara MffUtrt »j F. T, D. Aitociatitn, DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Ovlirw arderi from aoy part of th« ootmtry w New York City Write ar Talafraph 213»-2U1 Broad wmy. Now Yot% Tslaphaaa IMt-lfU f»t»»b«s KOTTMILLER, Horut 426 Mftdison Ave. and 49tb St., New Yoric. Also Vanderfailt Hotel TalaphaBe, Mnrrmy Hill TM >«t-af-towo Orders Solicited. Laaatlaa CsBtral. Psrtaoal AttoaUam. McBnber F. T. D. Aaao. G. E. M. STUMPP 761 HftI Avi. NEW YORK CITY Vuber Flirists' Telegraph Delivery Asm. When Writing to Advertisers Piease ■Mention ORTICULTURE THE I. M. 0AS8ER COMPANY, h Euclid Av« The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO D«liTer<-d on mall or telegxapb order far any octaAioB, Id any part of th« Domtnl^m. JOHN H. DUNLOP 8-10 West Adelaide St. - TORONTO, ONT. Whtn writing to advntittn kindly mention HORTICULTURE 3-.' H 0 KTl C U L T U R E January 10, 1920 THE FINEST AND HARDIEST LILY GROWN 1-IL.IUIVI REGAI-I r Acknowledged to be the finest horticultural introduction in several generations. Trade Prices on Application R. & J. RARQLJHAR & BOSTON, MASS. CO. JWJ QKJT BOLGIANO'S 1919 SUUltLER AND FAlAi CATALOG OF "BIG CROP" SEEDS Special Prices tor Florists and Market Gardeners. Write for a copy at once — It will save yon money. J. BOLGIANO & ON BAL.TUIOBB, HABYIAND. STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY SEEDS, BULBS. PLANTS JOSCPH BJIECK & SONS, CORP. 47-«4 North Hkrket Street BOSTON. MASS. BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market DeTelopment, also "Say It Witb Flowers" Publicity Campaign. GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; also otlier items of the short crop of this past season as well as a fnll line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Dey S» . NEW YORK and ORANGE CONN. BURNETT BROS . Seeds, Bulbs, Plants Etc 92 Chambers St., New York Write for anr Illustrated Catalog changes to desire — desire properly in- tensified impels decision — and de- cision leads to action. Now doesn't it strike you that our National Publicity Campaign just em- bodies all this, and if it justifies the aforesaid paragraph doesn't it warrant the support of every man in the craft to help our funds so that we can still do more for 1920? So that even more will be in store for the florists who have been 16yal the past two years. We need all to participate in one of the best things the S. A. F. have ever undertaken to foster the cleanest and best campaign for more uses for more flowers. Contribute now and help yourself in the action. Henry Pexx. Chairman National Publicity Campaign. CARNATION SOCIETY CONVEN- TION. Reservations Must Be Made Early to Obtain Accommodations. Members and friends of the Ameri- can Carnation Society and the Illinois State Florists' Association intending to attend the annual meeting and ex- hibition to be held at the Hotel La Salle, Chicago, HI., January 21 and 22, should make their reservations at once. The hotels are filled all the time and unless reservations are made early visitors are very likely to be dis- appointed in securing the accommoda- tions they want. Rates are as follows: One Person Per Day Room with detached bath... .?2.00 to $4,011 ISoom with private bath 3.50 to TOO Two Persons Per Day Room with detached bath... $.3.50 to .ffi.no Room with private bath 5.0O to lO.OO Two connecting Rooms with Bath Per Day Two persons $6.50 to $10.00 Three persons S.50 to 16.00 l-'oiir persons 10.50 to 19.00 1026 rooms— 834 with private bath. Make your reservations direct to the Hotel La Salle, Chicago. 111. Cu.\s. W. Johnson. Chairman, Local Committee of Arrangements. MICHELL'S FLOWER SEEDS ASPARAGUS Plnmosus Nanus (North- ern Greenhouse Grown.) 1000 seeds.... $3.50 I 10,000 seeds. $30.00 5000 seeds 16.25 | 25,000 seeds. 68.75 A.Sr.\RAGUS Sprenseri Kiiiii seeds $0.75 I 10,000 seeds. .$5.50 5OI10 seeds 3.00 | 25,000 seeds. .12.50 CKNTAUREA Oz. CandidissLma, per 1000 seeds, 40c. $2.00 Gymnocarpa, per 1000 seeds, 15c. .50 Tr. LOBELXA Pkt. Oz. Crystal Palace Compacta. . .$0.30 $2.00 Barnard's Perpetual (Trail- ing) 25 1.75 C'rystal Palace Speciosa 20 .75 Sapphire (Trailing) 40 1.', Tr. Tr. PETl'NI.V Pkt. Pkt. Grandiflora fringed $0.30 $0.50 Ruffled Giants 30 .50 California Giants 30 .50 .Monstrosus (Michell'8) 60 1.00 Tr. SALVIA Pkt. Oz. America or Globe of Fire... $0.50 $4.00 Bonfire 40 2.50 Zurich 50 4.00 VERBENAS Mammoth Fancy Blue $0.30 $1.25 Pink 30 1.25 Scarlet ... .30 1.25 Striped ... .30 1.25 White 30 1.25 Mixed 30 1.00 VINCA Mba, •••• -li tI Alba Pura I5 .75 Rosea 15 "j Mixed 15 .60 Also All Other Seasonable Seeds. Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Our Handy Flower Seed Order Sheet if yon haven't a copy. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 518 Market St., Philadelphia CARNATION CUTTINGS BEADY laiMEDI.ATEEY 100 1000 Ruth Baur S12.00 $100.00 Ethel Fisher 14.00 113.00 Morning Glow 7.00 6.5.1X1 Laddie 10.00 WXiM 1-ink DeliBht 7.00 60 i "I White Bcnora i 00 Qij.m Enchantress Supreme, Rose-Pink En- chantress, Mrs. C. W. Ward. Merry Christmas, Rosalia, .Vviator, Beacon, Crystal White, White Enchantress. White Wonder, Belle Washburn, $0.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Matchless, Pink Enchantress, Alice, White Perfection, .$ri.on per 100. $40.00 p,-r 1000. C. U. LIGGIT 303 Bulletin Bldg. Philadelphia. Pa. January 10, 1920 HORTICULTURE 33 If you have Poiiisettias left over from the holiday trade cut down a few to give stock for next year. Let them almost dry out under a bench and start them into growth in late April or May. Florists who have the facilities for handling them are certain to find Poin- settlas a paying crop next Christmas. Probably sweet pea growers will have better success from now on than they had during the early winter months. The cloudy weather has made it very difficult to get good peas and the buds have dropped badly. Beds can be started now, the seed being pre- ferably sown in double rows. Remem- ber that a sweet pea house requires a great amount of light, a fair amount of head room, and a cool temperature. Don't try to force the carnations too hard even though prices are most attractive. In the long run you will gain by keeping a night temperature of not over fifty degrees, for then the plants themselves will remain in a strong, healthy condition. There is no abatement in the popu- larity of chrysanthemums and there should be a tremendous sale of both plants and flowers next season. Some growers do not start propagating quite so soon, and yet it is not too early to make initial preparations. Indeed, when show plants are to be grown making an early start is of the great- est importance, although this fact is not realized perhaps to the extent it should be. By all means keep your stock plants in the light where they will have a chance to keep in good condition for throwing cuttings. An- other mistake is leaving the cuttings too long in the sand, as this causes them to lose stamina. Watch them carefully, and by the time they have developed roots about half an inch long pot them up. with a night tem- perature running not more than fifty degrees. Don't hesitate to try some of the new varieties. All the new varie- ties will not prove better than the old, perhaps, but every now and then a big strike is made and it does not do for any enterprising florist to let the pro- cession get ahead of him. If you are growing hydrangeas and planning them for Easter get them into gentle heat immediately now. Slow, even growing is much better than quick forcing. This is a good time to pot pelargoniums. Be sure that they are well firmed in the pots and put them close to the light, with a night temperature of 56. LILY BULBS storage GIGANTEUM, RUBRUM, ALBUM, AURATUM MELPOMENE, LILY OF THE VALLEY Careful storage, prompt express shipment on dates as arranged Olo^ioBus Bulk:>3 For Early Forcing. Of Finest Size and Blooming Quality 43 Barclay .St. NEW YORK CITY Vaughan's Seed Store 33 \V. Randolph St. CHICAGO, ILL. THIS SEASON'S NEW ROSES PILGRIM CRUSADER PREMIER RUSSELL HADLEY We are receiving: daily shipments of tiiese new Roses, in large quantities, and can furnish same on short notice. We have a large stock at all times of choice CARNATIONS, CHRYSANTHE- MUMS, ORCHIDS, VALLEY and AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Te... MaU, 6267 WELCH BROS. CO. '"* "^B^O^rXN "MAir'^^ 5948 = G O N I Xk S 214 inch pots, $7,00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. Mrs. CHATELAINE BEGONIAS: Patten Begonia, $10.00 per 100. COLEITS. rooted cuttings Golden Bedder, Velischaffeltii, Firebrand and best bed- ding Itinds: SL-W per 100, $12.00 per 1000. Magoun Street NORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS EDWARD F. NORBERG, Carnation Morning Glow Has Been Sold in the Boston Market for 4 Years It is there considered a bread and butter Carnation. The Grower likes it, because it is free and has no tricks. The Seller likes it, because it ships and keeps splendid — and what is best of all — THE LADIES ADMIRE, AND ALWAYS BUY IT for its fresh, rosy color, just like morning glow. Morning Glow is early, free, has a good habit, fine stem and for blooming during the Summer, cannot be beat. While not one of the largest Carnations, it is considered THE MOST PROFITABLE OF ALL Cuttings sold by the originator, $7 per 100, $65 per 1000 EDWARD WINKLER, Wakefield, Mass. DESTROYED BY HAIL Last Summer a flori§t who had imagined he was outside of the hail section lost upwards of 50.000 square feet of glass by hail with no insurance to recom- pense him. He is now a member of the Florists' Hail Association of America. Profit by experience and join the Asso- ciatioa now. Address JOHN G. ESL.ER, Secretary Saddle River New Jersey ^MiiiiiiniiiMiiiiiiiMrMitiitiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiitdiiuiiiiimiuiHi I If^TRUCTtON IN GARDENIMG I Practical Instruction is offered In i vegetable, flower and fruit gardening, i greenhouse and nursery practice, to- I gether with lectures, laboratory, field i and siiop worls in garden botany, zoo- i logy, pathology, landscape design, soils, i plant chemistry and related subjects. I The curriculum Is planned for the I education of any persons who would I become trained gardeners or fitted to I be superintendents of estates or parka. = Students may be admitted at any time, i Circulars and other information will I be mailed on application. I The New York Bfftanical &)rdan | = BronTrark jMNfaiHiimHMnoHnin XEW YORK CITT When writing to AdvertisBrs kindly mention Horticulture 34 HORTICULTURE January 10, 1920 RAMBLING OBSERVATIONS OF A ROVING GARDENER With the gradual coming of normal conditions there is sure to be a great advance in landscape work. It is known that many estate owners are al- ready planning for improvements on a large scale. In some instances the plans have been drawn and the work is only being postponed until labor costs become somewhat lower. It is to be hoped that greater attention will be given to water gardening, for the opportunities offered for such work liave not been taken full advantage of in this country. If water gardening is to be as pleasing and effective as across the water, the details must be carefully thought out. A famous Eng- lish gardener, R. W. Wallace, in a pa- per read before a prominent horticul- tural society, has outlined some of the requirements for making a water gar- den of the better sort. In part this paper is as follows: For formal water-gardens the cir- cumstances I should characterize as satisfactory are: 1. A liberal supply of water avail- able, in such a position that it can l)p turned on or off at will. 2. The pool should form a part of some larger garden scheme, such as a main or central feature in a flower garden, be it devoted to roses or any other plants. 3. It should be in such a position that it can be emptied quickly, and without any undue expenditure of la- t>or. by an outlet valve. 4. It should be of sufficient area to achieve its object, viz. the cultiva- tion of aquatic plants, and deep enough to meet their requirements. Finally, In design it should be obviously part of the garden, not an isolated creation that involves resort to all sorts of ex- travagance to justify its existence. An artificial cemented pond or lake of Irregular design is not always a pleasing feature, because of the hard outline which is very difficult to hide In a satisfactory manner; again, be- cause of the difficulty in planting moisture-loving and semi-aquatic plants around the edges. Generally speaking, the best effects are obtained by masses of shrubs, generally rhodo- dendrons and azaleas, planted some way from the edge. Of course, in such a piece of water, water lilies may be grown very successfully. It Is not generally speaking, worth while to form an artificial piece of water, but if there is an overflow from some source to be dealt with, and the lay of the land suggests an expanse of water, then the construction Is, I think, Justified, especially if it comes well into the landscape from the house, and if it is suitably planted it should he an addition to the garden. Where a water course has been dammed many fine sheets of water have been formed, and this can only be carried out successfully when the surroundings are such that the newly formed sheet of water appears to fit Into the landscape naturally. Such water would always be found at the foot of a slope or hill. The planting around such lakes and those that are natural is generally of a bold nature — large masses of rhododendrons and azaleas for summer effect, and scarlet dogwood and golden and crimson- barked willows for winter effect, are typical of much planting which in the past has been generally of an ever- green nature, and therefore rather sombre when the flowering season is over Many of the larger-fiowering shrubs and trees may be used to advantage, such as viburnums, spiraeas, sambu- cus, catalpas, magnolias in the moist sheltered comers, liquidamber for au- tumn effect. Cercis Siliquastrum (the Judas Tree), and Clethra alnlfolia (the Virginia Sweet Pepper bush), flower- ing in late summer with feathery spikes of sweet scented white flowers. For a long distance effect the white poplar, when properly grown, is a striking object of July beauty. The effect of a large tree against a dark background is as though it were a mass of burnished silver. The bat willow (Salix alba coerulea) Is of similar appearance, and of course is worth planting on account of its com- mercial value. I will now draw brief attention to some of the bolder-growing herbace- ous plants which thrive amongst moist surroundings. Astilbes and Spiraes form, I think, the most important group we have; easy of growth and increase, free-flowering, they are indispensable during the summer months. The unique crimson color of S. palmata is superb, and when well established this species reaches 3 or 4 feet in height. Tall plants of fine statue and superb foliage to be seen from a distance are the white-flowered S. glgantea and its pink variety, and S. venusta, with 6 to 8 feet high spikes of soft rosy-pink flowers. These two Spiraeas may be well grouped together with Gunnera and Senecio Clivorum at some distant point seen across the water, and I might also add Rheum palmatum for .early effect. The introduction of Astilbe Davidii has given rise to a number of hybrid forms partaking of the strength of A. Davidii, but with a more subdued range of color. Astilbe grandis, one of Wilson's Chinese plants, is delightful in its early growth: the ruddy tinted stems covered with hairy growth contrast- ing effectively with TroUius in creamy shades close by. In fact, many of the Astilbes are worth special grouping on account of their foliage in the young state, which acts as a delight- ful foil to such plants as already men- tioned, Trollius, Minulus, etc. Boccon- ias are fine in foliage and flower, es- pecially when escaping late frosts; so are Lythrums, especially the variety Rose Queen and roseum superbum, also Eupatorium purpureum, a unique and handsome plant, whose fine tall heads of fiowers are very effective from a distance. I have noticed a grouping of the Eupatorium and Senecio Clivorum, and the cream Ar- temisia lactiflora against silver-grey Rosemary-leaved Willows — a charming effect of purple and orange, cream and silver. So far in these remarks I have omitted all reference to what I think may be called amongst hardy plants the chief glory of the water garden in July, the Japanese Iris (Iris Kaemp- feri ) . There is a general desire to grow the.se fine plants, and having been par- ticularly successful in their cultiva- tion, I may perhaps refer here to what I regard as the main conditions for success. They will do well in any well-worked soil and that which is rich in vegetable matter, but avoid planting in heavy clay by water-side. On meadow pasture land along side ditches and small ponds, planted just above the water line, in soil that has been well dug and manured, they will thrive splendidly and often seed them- selves about. Another point; division after flow- ering in August is best. You will flnd in early autumn quantities of new roots pushing, so that by early plant- ing you gain all this new root action. Again, in spring countless fibrous roots are pushed out. Division of the clumps every two or three years is good, and planting in fresh soil, such greedy rooters quickly exhaust their surroundings. January 10, 1920 HORTICULTURE 35 J BEST IN THE WOfILD | |jOHNC.MEYER&CO.j I BOSTON,M^SSw The Mt'.ver Florist ThroiidH can hv hn. \\ ith |il>4>rtil iliscotiiits in case lots uf •'iiMi lbs. and upwards. Kvery spool contains 'Z ounces of actual thread. Hi ounces to the pound or no sale. I$e sure and ^el the Meyer Threads and take no other. >lanufactured by the John C. Meyer Thread Co. Uept. >V\V. I,0« ELL, MASS. For AD Howen in Seaton CaD m THE LEO NIESSEN CO. 1201 Race St PkOadelpliia, Pa. EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619-21 Ranstead St.. Philadelphia. Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VAlLEf, ROSES and all Seasonabli Varieties of Cut Flowers Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin N. Y. 10,000 »2.60 60,000 »11.00 Sample free. For Sale by Dealer* 6E0RGE B. HART WHOUBSALB FLORIST 24 Stone St.. Rocbester, N. Y. 1 -^ CUT FLOWER BOXES! EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. A /K Henry M. Robinson Go. 55-57 West 26th Street and 430 Sixth Ayenae Telephone: Farragut 13 and 3180 SNAPDRAGON RUST Snapdragon iu.st ( I'uccinia antirr- hini) is apparently an American dis- e;i,se having been first found in Califor- nia in 1895. Since that time It has spread all over the United States by means of infected snapdragon plants shipped from place to place. In the past, spraying with Bordeaux mixture or ammoniacal copper car- bonate has been recommended to hold the disease in check but experimental work done by Prof. George L. Peltier of the Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station and reported in Bulletin No. 221 of that station proves that the benefits derived from spraying are not sufficient to justify the expense. The disease attacks all portions of the plants, leaves, branches, stems and even the seed pods, and that all varieties are equally susceptible. To prevent Its spreading among plants already in the greenhouse, do not syringe the plants. The spores are carried from plant to plant in this manner, and also it creates conditions favorable to the germination of the spores. When watering be very care- ful not to wet the foliage — simply water the earth. The disease is not carried over on the seed. This affords a method of avoiding trouble. Remove the soil from the greenhouse benches that has grown infected plants, replacing it with soil which has not grown snap- dragons for one year or longer. In growing the seedlings be very careful to avoid the use of infected soil. By this manner only can trouble be avoided. Having produced seedling stock the desirable varieties can be selected and propagated by cuttings. Be very careful not to use Infected cuttings because even a very few cuttings In a cutting bench can cause the loss of the entire bench full of cuttings, the grower laying his troubles to "damp- ing off." Keep the plants clean, and the houses in which they are growing well ventilated. Should the rust show up among the plants burn such plants immediately. With these precautions and the growing of seedlings on clean soil, a reasonably clean and profitable crop can be grown but it will be at the price of eternal vigilance. P. T. Babnes. Harrisburg, Pa. HENTZ t NASH, Inc. Wholesale Conwnision Florets 85 and 57 West 26th Street Telephone No. 755 |I|EW YORK H. E. FROMEMrr i¥holaale Commiaaioii Florist Choice Cut Flowers New Adilresa, 143 West 28th St.. NEW TOBK TrlephoDee: 2200, 2201, Madleon Sqaar*. — WWU p. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W.2Btli Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335, Farragnt Call and Inspect the Best EstabliBhment in the nholesale Flower Dintrici. WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Comniuslon I>eaier in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 WesIS 2.8tb Street, Sew iork Teiestham(»=l6S£°SSSS Madlsoia Square E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists PVI^IHiSA^IM^, ir>iD. Please mention Horttooltnre when writing. RCED (Sl KELLER 122 West 2Sth St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all oar iital Disitis, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties aud are dealers lo Decorative Glaseware, Growers anoth bevels are oo the same •ide. Can't twist and break the glass in Invine. Galvaa* Ized aod will not rust. No tigbta ot leftl Tbe Peetless Glazlne Point li patented. No otben liko^ lt> Order from youideale^ ot direct from Ds. 1000, SOc. poatpaid. f Szmplei free. HENBT A. DREES, I 714 Chestnut Street^, Phll»d«lphU. Sare your plant« and trees. Jnst tb* thing for greenhouse and eutdoor use. Destreys Mealy Bug, Brown and Whit* Seals, Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc., without injury t* plants and without o4er. Used according t* directlsBS, our stand- ard Insecticide will prsreat raTages •■ ysar crops by Insects. NonpeissBous and harmless t* nssr aad plant. Leading SeedaaieB aad Florists hava used It with wsadsrfml results. Destroys Lie* In Psultry Hsnses, Fleas sn Dogs aad all DaaesUc Peta. Excellent as a wash far dags and ather animals. Relieres manga. DUuta with water 30 ts BO parts. % Pint. SOc.; Pint, BOfl.; Qaart, M)*.! H Gallon, $1.50; OaUsB, «2.M; 6 Gal- lon Can, «10.90; 1* Gallon Can, «2«.00. Dlreetlan on package. LEMK>N OIL COMPANY lift S. 4» W. LiifeitN St. MlMn. M. BIDOK raw TOBX 8 World's OldaM and Largest Manofactoren o( FLOWER POTS rr A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. When writing to advertisen kindly mention HORTICULTURE "When you think of flowers you think of — " The critisni was to the effect that many people who read this ad. who might wish to buy flowers would be ignorant of the store in question in spite of the fact that it is now a nos- ton institution of note. I think the criticism still holds good, but when I picked up a copy of the Retail Public T>edger in Philadelphia, the other day, 1 found the advertisement reproduced in a news article and with it a little story about Mr. Penn and his store. Now this particular paper goes to all parts of the country and the chances are good that many people will buy flowers from Penn when they come to Boston as a direct result of reading that story. This of course is something on which Mr. Penn could not have counted in any way, and yet it shows how far reaching advertising is. and how uncertain results may be when they are expected to come ex- clusively from, a certain medium. BOSTON FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION. This association held its regular monthly meeting at the Parker House on Tuesday evening, Jan. 6th. Offi- cers for the coming year were elected as follows: Henry Penn, president; Wni. Elliott, vice-president; Wm. C. Stickel, treas- urer; BYank Edgar, financial secre- tary; E. Gorney, recording secretary. The evening was spent in a discus- sion 'by the growers concerning mar- keting conditions In general. It was started by Herman Bartsch, represent- ing the plant growers, who told what in his opinion were the desires and needs for better marketing conditions from their point of view. Andrew f'hristensen and W. C. Stickel present- ed the arguments for the carnation growers, and William Elliott, chairman of the growers' committee, and E. Al- lan Peirce spoke for the rose growers. One and all brought out particularly the increase in cost of production. Mr. Stickel thought that this would easily reach 100 per cent, and he could not see why 100 per cent increase in the price of cut flowers at wholesale was unreasonable or excessive. Mr. Elliott mentioned a few points bearing on the increase in cost of pro- duction, placing coal at two or three times pre-war prices, wages at double, boxes, shipping, glass, repairs, pipe and all kinds of hardware at two to three times, and he thought that double pre-war market prices Is enough, certainly not too much, and three times the prices of lftl3 and 1914 would not be unreasonable. .laiiuaiy 10, 1920 11 0 H T I C U L T U K E 39 ASTICA Fir BfiNlmiM llizine USE IT MOW F. 0. PtnOE CO. 12 W. NQMWMr NEW TOM Mastica la elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty hecomes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking' of other glass ti occure with hard putty. I^ast longer than putty. Easy to apply. CONCENTRATED PULVERIIED MANURE PnlTcrlied •r Shredded Cattle Msuiure Pulverized Sheep Manure The Florists' Standaxd of uniform high quality for over ten vc*rs. Specify WIZARD BRAND m your Supply House Order, or write us direct for prioes as\d freight rates. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. •4 Unicm Stook Yard, Ohloaso Dlfflcut and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading in- ducements made to secure business. Over 30 years' active practice. Ki- perienced personal. conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SlOaeilS & SIQGERS I*atent Lawyera Box 9, National TTalon Bnlldlnc Wa«hlnffton, D. O. A Fitting- for each r»- qnirement. Get a4;- qoAinted with our method of Bracini?, Shelving, Piping, eto. Each Fitting adds neat- ness to your house and reduces the labor cont of repair work in gen- eral to a very low^ fig- ure. Let us send you our catalog. ADVANCE CO. Richmond, Ind. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net ANT KXTKBM1NATOB8 PBRCO liRAND ANT EXTERMINATOR Does Kill Them. Ask for Prices. PERFKCTION CHEMICAL CO., INC. 151 H Washington SL, Flushing, N. Y. ARAUCABIAS Arauoaria Excelsior — Very fine plants; 0 inch. 4 and 5 ..lers, $4.00 and $5.00 each. I'ackiDK charged at cost. W. K. HARRIS, 5,')th St. and Springlield Ave.. W. Phila- delphia, Pa. ASPARAGII.S PL,U»I08C8 Asparagus plumosus seedling: $1.00 per 100: $6.00 per 1.000. ALFRED M. CAMP- BELL, StraCford. Pa. BULBS C. KEUR & SONS. HILLEGOM, Holland. Bnlba of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 32 Broadway. CANNA8 For the best Up-to-Date Cannas. get new price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plllabury'a Carnation Staple, 1000 for 35c.; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galeeburg, 111. FERNS Scottll and Teddy Jr. (extra flne) 0 In., $1.00, $1.;;5; 8 in., $2.00; 10 in., $3.00 each. Packing charged at cost. WM. K. HARRIS, 55th St. and Springfield Ave., W. Phila- delphia, Pa. UAHLIA9 Fragrant Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick (Jrinnell. .fio.oo per clump. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford. Mass. New Paeony Dahlia — John Wanamaker. Newest, Handsomest, Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. INSECTICIDES PERCO-BRAND INSECTICIDES. A Standardized, Complete and Inexpensive Line. Ask for Prices. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., INC. 151 H Washington St, Flushing, N. Y. Wood labels for nurserymen and florists. THE BENJAMIN CHASE CO., Derry Vil- lage, N. H. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO.. Orchid Growers and Raisers. Southgate, London, ETngland. Catt- leyag and Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for Hat. C. BET8CHHH, Canal Dover. O. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum Moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAOEB & HURRKLL, Summit, N. J. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, ebole* collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tufc grown for Immediate effect: also ClimblBg Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount Ilissarlik Nur- sery, New Rochelle, N. Y. WEED EXTERMIN.4TOR8 PERCO-BRAND POWDERED WEED EXTERMINATOR. Inexpensive. Efficient. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., INC. 151 H Washington St, Flushing, N. T. WIRE WORK WILLIAM B. HHILSCHHE'S WIBB WORKS. 264 Randolph St., Detroit Mich. HELP WANTED Two apprentices to learn carnation growing. Apply to WILLIAM SIM, Clifton- dale, Mass. WE ARE 8PE0IAUST8 IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free frocn Bubbles Uniform !■ Thlokiie«« PAINTS and PUTTY Greenhouse White (Seml-PMte) Tbe Paint Particular Florists Prefer It will pay you to grt our estiniAtee. THE DWELLE-KAISER «» 251 Elm Street BUFFALO, N. Y. Horticultural Books For Sale li.v HORTKULTURK PUBLISHING CO. ('Iir.>saiiihrinuiii Manual. Elmer " J^iiiitll »o.50 The ( lir.vsiintheinuni. Herring- <"" 50 ( oiiiniercuil Carnation Culture. "i'l^ 1.50 Cnniiiiprclal Rose Culture. iioiiiifs i.no \ iolel Cullure. Calloway L.'iO (;ri'pnli<>ii!.e Constrnction. "Taft.. 1.50 sweci IVttH u|( to Date. Kerr... 1..50 I'lonl I'ropai;ation, Greenhoase and .VuTNer.v Practice. Kaln.«.. 2.00 I'lant I'mnlnK. Kains 2.00 Hook iif Garden Plann. Hamblln. 2.00 I.anilMape Desien. Hubbard.... 6.00 Thp .\rl i>f Outdoor Rose Grow- ing. Thomas 8.00 The Home Vegetable Garden, Krnlim i.oo Vegetable Gardening. R. L. Walt.s 1.75 Par»on> on The Rose 1.00 rrinriple» of Floriculture. E. A. White 1.78 Foundationn of .American Grape t'niture. Munson 2.00 riant .Materials of Decorative Gardening. Trelease 1.00 Aristocrats of the Garden. Wil- son 5.00 Bailey's Cyclopedia of Uortienl- ture. 6 volumes 36.00 40 HORTICULTURE January 10. 1920 Every Reader of "Horticulture" Needs DR. L. H. BAILEY'S BRAND NEW Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture glx larK* Quarto volame*. Mor* thmm t,8M pftc**- M full pac* «xtiulslte rolor plAtvs. 96 beRotltal full pac* li*lft«ii*a. Mor* than 4,000 t«xt •nci-KTlnva. 600 C*ll»b*rmt*rB. Appr^xlaiRtelj 4,UO0 K«D«rm. 20.000 ■pedes and 40,000 plant names THE New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture bas been freshly written in the light of the most recent research and experience. It is the fullest, the newest, the most authoritative of all works of Its kind and constltutee the most conscientious attempt that has ever been made to compress the whole story of our horticultural thought, learning and achievement Into one set of books. It is both an Encyclopedia and a Manual. A Few of the Many Important New Features Tranilation and PronnnciatioD of Latin Names Key to Identification of PlanU '^'"' '" ' .'^V'r„l°„,r„'f'"« ■' one to una the name ol a plant. The oame ttiua found li quickly referred to under Ita alphabetical location, where full Iclormatlon will be found In regard to It. Srnopuf of Plant Kincaom ^hu u one of the moat im- L>7uu|>«a «f. • iBut niusuwu. p^^f^^j features of the new edition. It constitutes a general running account of the classes, orders, and groops of plants, with a brief sketch or character- isation of ^S of the leaitlug famlllea comprising those that yield practically al! the cultivated plants. These family de- scriptions give the botanical characters; the number of genera and spt^clev and thj ranges; a lift of the Important genera; brief statements In regard to the aaefnl planta; and dlagrmm- matic lllnstratlona. Olattrationt 1'^«re are 24 colored plates; M full page half- tones: and mora than 4,000 engravings which serve as guides In the text. The Glotsarr '^^^* '■ >° analyals of all technical terms that ' are used Ip the work and In similar works. It comprlaes botanical and hortlcoltaral terms with brlaf dafl- Dltlons. In Vol- a me I Is Inserted a list of between 2,000 and 8,000 Latin words used as species — names of plants, giving the Bngllsh equivalent or trauBlatlon and the pronunciation. Class Articles Special eirort has been made to Mcora the beet cultural advices for the plants requiring peculiar or particular handling. Here are some of the titles of these articles: Anta; Autumn Qanlenlng; Bedding: Dis- eases: Drainage; Floral Designs; Formal Gardening; Hotbeds and Coldframes: Insects; Landscape Gardening; Lawn Plant- ing; Orchards; Rock Gardening; Subtropical Qardenlug; Tools and Implements; Village Improvements; Window Boxes, etc. General Index '^^' ^°*' volume contains a complet* ^1^ Index to the entire work, enabling ' ^& the reader to locate volume and page of any sub- v" 'tt*'^^ Ject he has In mind. V- *'^ ♦^ The eomplete set of six volames, bound In ^'^C^''^^ V*^^^ decorated buckram, will be deliTered to . v<^ x\*«k^^.O&v*^.^* you for only $3 down and $3 a month for 11 months, until the full amount of SS« haa been paid. Cash priee tSS. . V Further Particulars Sent on Request HORTICULTURE. 78 Devonshire St., ^Ts^''' Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. O. KAIN8 Lecturer on Horticulture, Columbia University Few practices In the handling of plants, especially fruit bearing plants, attract so much interest as do those of prunins. The methods are so varied, the results so diverse, and the opinions of growers so apparently con- tradictory that this subject Is always one of tbe most Interesting, and the surest to hold attention and arouse discussion. Particularly during the last ten or fifteen years when the principles of plant physiology have been more and more satisfactorily applied to plant production and man- agement has interest settled in pruning. During the latter half of this time also more and more Investi- gations and tests have been conducted by experiment stations and other workers to test out methods and principles In the Interest of science and for the benefit of growers. The accumulation of such new knowledge has become very considerable especially in the last de- cade, but It is necessarily so scattered that very few growers have access to it, hence the demand for a book, which shall present the really important features of these Investigations as well as set forth the fundamental principles based upon the laws of plant growth. This volume Is lavishly illustrated mainly by actual photographs of specimens which show good and bad practices. The author has spared neither time nor ex- pense in gathering his photographs, each one of which tells its story. After a few pages of Introduction the author discusses Plant Physiologv as related to pruning. A chapter takes up the Philosophy of Pruning, Itself a very In- teresting subject. Then follows a classification and clear discussion of Buds, verv fully Illustrated from life. How Wounds Heal Is an exceedingly Interesting chapter, as are also those on Prevention and Repair of Mechanlc»l Injuries, Pruning Nursery Stock. Young Trees, " Trees and Odd Methods of Pruning and Train! jnvenatlng Neglected Trees and Practical Tree ! Profusely Illustrated. 400 pages. 5^4 x 8 In Cloth. Net, J2.00. HOBTICrLTr RE PrBI-ISHIXG CO. W Devonshire Street Boston. Ma«s. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice By M. G. KAINS We have had many inquiries from time to time tor a reliable and up-to-date book on plant propa- gation, but were always at a loss to find any pub- lication that we could recommend. The subject has been dealt with In fragmentary manner only In books that have come to our notice. So It is well that this new work bas been issued, espec- ially as it is both comprehensive and practical, and it should meet with a ready sale among plantsmen. nurserymen and gardeners. There are nineteen chapters covering in detail topics of (er- mination and longeyity of seeds, propagating by buds, layering, cuttings, grafting, etc., fruit tree ■tocks, scions, etc., and there are eight pages of condensed cultural instmctloos In tabulated fonn, covering annuals and pe/ennials from seed, woody plants, evergreens, vines, bulbs and tubers, greenhouse and house plants, ferns, palms, water plants, orchids and cacti. The illustrations are numerous, comprising 213 figures and halftone plates. There are 322 pages well bound and on heavy paper, teeming with helpful information. It is a book which no cultivator can afford to do without. It is worth many times its price. Copies can be supplied from the oflBce of HORTICULr TTTRE at publisher's price. $2.0". HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. "iH l>e\on»^hire Street Boston, Mhra. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXXI JANUARY 17, 1920 No. 3 NEW ROSES FOR 1920 We shall offer for 1 920 the three New Roses: — PILGRIM CRUSADER and MRS. JOHN COOK We want you to know them. May we send you full descriptions? Your re- quest will bring it. A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. r CATTLEYAS For qualily, <|Uiintlty and niiUh, the ('nttlr>iin an- ' cunilnK in hlrimic, tind w*- can lakf fxt-ellcnt car^ \*\ your iinlerH at prr-tfnl. Write UH for Hp^clul prlr^f. Lllur. Sweet I'phm, Viille^ . Rotteb and all other H«Htton- abl«> tlou'prN arc alno iti \n\(\\\ supply U'ilh UH. Kverj'tblnir in Cut Flowers. I'lants, tire^-n**, Kibhonf* and Supplies. BISINESS HOURS: 1 A. M. to 5 V. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The WhoI<.8al* Florlats o , Philadelphia NEW TORK rillLADELrHIA BALTUIORE in W. *8th St. 1608-1620 Ludlsw St. Franklin £ St. P«ol 8t». WASHINGTON. 1816 H St.. N. W. FERNS THE VICTORY FERN (Nephrolepis victoria) We take pleasure in offering this new and valuable variety of Nephrolepis. It is a beautifully crested form of "Teddy, Jr." with fronds frequently subdivided on the ends, making a most unique, distinct, and desirable variety. This fern was AWARDED A BRONZE MEDAL at the S. A. F. Convention at Detroit in August, 1919. The judges of the award reported as follows: "Special stress is laid on the new fern Victory, with a rapid growth and a branching at end of fronds, making it a shapely plant. It should be a commercial success, and we RECOMMEND IT MOST HIGHLY." strong plants. J'-l-inch pots »».00 per dozen, C20.00 per 100 Strong pliint«, SVj-inch pot» 7.50 per doien, 60.00 per 100 Extra fine Bpecinieiis: 8-inch, $3.00; 10-inch. *5.00j li-inrli. ri.SO. NEPHROLEPIS: Each Elegantisalma, eleKsntlsBima compacta, »V4-lnch t0.tS ElegantisHinia and ©legantissima oompacta, 6-lnoh 78 Muicoea, 5-inch 75 Eleeantisaima and elerantlffatmA compa«t», 8-lnoh 2.00 Elecanti8»lnia and eleKantlssima eompaets, 10-lneta 4.00 HarrisU. 8-lnch »••<> Dwarf. Boston, g-inch *•** If planta are shipped In pots, 10% additional. F. R. PIERSON, Tarrytown. N. Y. FERNS We have on hand for immediate shipment a splendid lot of Pot Grown Ferns all extra good value for the money. Shipped without pots Size Doz. 100 100O Bostons 4-in. $3.00 $20.00 $190.00 5-in. 4.50 35.00 325.00 6-in. 6.50 50.00 8-in. 18.00 Scottii 3-m. 1.00 8.00 75.00 4-in. 3.0O 20.00 190.00 5-in. 4.50 35.00 325.00 Teddy. Jr 5-in. 4.50 35.00 Cordetta Compacta 4-in. 3.00 20.00 5-in. 4.50 35.00 Crytonum (Holly Ferns) 4-in. 3.00 20.00 Table Ferns, assorted 3-in. 1.00 6.00 4-in. 3.00 20.00 Ahernantheras; Alyssum, double Giant and Dwarf: Begoniai, Gracilis and Vernon; Hardy English Ivy; Lantanas, assorted: Heliotrope; Lobelia, Crystal Palace Gem, Moonvines, 2-ip $2.75 per 100, 3 in. $3.75 per 100. Send for Catalogue Cash With Orders R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND 43 HORTICULTURE Januai-y 17, 1920 Henry H. Barrows FERN SIPECIALIST Write for Prices. H. H. BARROWS, Whitman, Mass. CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IVIADISON, IM. J. Nephrolepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 inch pots, extra heavy, $85.00 per hnn- dred; 6 inch, $75.00 per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY. '•b'^P^'^hu, Snowk^ Queen ^^rtr\m Awarded Certificate of Merit at S. A. F. & O. H. New Yorlt Convention. And 100 other notable kinds. Always ask tor SWASTIKA BRAJND C-^NNAS. The nOHABP A. nE"! WEST GROVE LkJWESCX). }=n| PENN.,UAA. tt^mt tfU. ttm. Aaulae Wl>la», Tlo-PlM. W< «r» twitcriitwt tt tkt NurnrynuHl Ftmd ORCHIDS >Ve irow and (ell nothlnc bat OROHIDB. If jou are In the market for thU eImM •! plants we respectfully •ollolt your iBQulrU* •nd orders. Special Ultl on appUcKtloB. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J* HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOB OVER HALF A CENTtTBY Small, medium and large sizes supplied Price list now ready The D. Hill Nursery Co. Everrreen Specialists. lArpest Growers In America BOX 4U, DCNDBE, II>I>. THaHAS J. GREY COMPAMY SEEDS, BUI-BS AND IMPI.EMENT8 WHOLESALE AND RBTAH. Reseleoted Strains In Seeds Improved Styles In Implements Catalogrue upon Application 16 So. Market Street Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BLUE LIST OF WHOLESALE PBI0K8 MAILiED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOB FBOFIT NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. In the preparation of the list of sub- scribers to the Campaign for 1920. it is found that only about one-eighth of the florists in the country have, so far, realized that it is to their advantage to support this movement to the ex- tent of pledging subscriptions. There is no longer any doubt as to the effica- cy of the campaign — in the fact of the exceptionally large volume of busi- ness accomplished during the recent holidays, there could not be. If the Campaign was not the most prominent factor in bringing about this condition, what was? Various features figuring In the volume of the Christmas trade were not mere hap- penings— the unusual demand for flow- ers and plants for gifts, for instance. This can be traced directly to our magazine advertising, which 'empha- sized most strongly the suitability of our products for gifts. Our Publicity Committee, of course, take a very broad view of the matter of publicity for the year just opened. The prestige we have gained for our slogan must be kept up. and this can only be done by our further and most persistent effort. We need no longer urge the importance of this, for if it is not now realized to the full it never can be. The public likes the slogan and responds to it readily enough, so that we have the prospect of imme- diate returns for our efforts continu- ally before us. The more we do the greater the returns, and we must not lose sight of this influence, which it is in our power to exert. A notable instance of the possibili- ties for popularizing the slogan is found in the Von Tilzer song "Say it With Flowers." which has pleased the public so much that it has become one of the greatest "hits" ever made on the stage. At the big new Capitol Theatre in New York, the largest in the world, the very astute producing director, Ned Wayburn, has taken the song for an especial feature in his season's program covering many weeks, and stages it two or three times daily, with an ensemble of thirty-nine singers, including chorus and ballet. The attendance at each performance averages about six thousand people. very many in the audience coming from distant points, so that it is not merely local publicity. A new series of magazine advertise- ments have been prepared covering LILIUM FORMOSl'M. 7 to 9 and 9 to 10. LILIl'M MULTIFLOKIM, 7 to 9 and M to 10. L ILIUM MULTIFLOBUM GIG.\N- TEUM, 7 to 9. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS BEGONIA GR.4CILIS Ll'MINOS.Y I>B.\C.*K>'.V IXDIVIS.* SALVI.Y ZIKKH .SMII.AX SKED I'riies oil -Vpplication J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street Through to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY H AIT FOR KELWAY'S WHOLESALE SEED CATALOGUE for 1920 Before placing your order. The most favorable prices of the year. If not received wire or write. KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers LANGPORT ENGLAND GIGANTEUM & HARDf LILLIES GLADIOLUS CANNAS AND OTHER SPRING BULBS Write for prices AMERICAN BULB CO. lis N. Wabash Ave., Chlcaso, HI. E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linilen Ar*. imTmsTOK. K. a. CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES for 1920 Preliminary list now ready. Free by mail. ELMER 0. SMITH & CO. Adrian, Mich. ■January 17, 1920 HORTICULTURE 43 special flower days and special occa- sions for gifts of flowers, and the use of these advertisements in large or small degree depends wholly on the support we are to receive from those most interested— the florists. The St. Valentine's -Day advertise- ment is a page, in four colors, to ap- pear in seven national magazines, and it promises to awaken a great deal of otherwise dormant interest in this "People's Festival." The trade should link up with this advertisement by using liberally the poster stamps and posters supplied by our Promotion Bureau, particulars of which ars promptly furnished on application to the Secretary. Is our Committee to have the finan- cial support necessary in all this work for the uplift of the trade? Will that large body of florists who have stood aloof from this movement join their more generous brethren in the trade who have sponsered the Campaign in the last two years, and have pledged their support during the present year? Will they help us to take more than a few steps into the "Promised Land" we have sought? We do not ask contributions of a size that would "pinch" — merely an equitable support, accompanied by good-will and the desire to partici- pate in work which is for the general good of the trade. "Help us to help you," that is the slogan of the com- mittee, and expresses a whole lot. Will you do it? John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York. A CALL TO ORGANIZE A NATION- AL GROWERS' ASSOCIATION Since the Detroit Convention last August I have met and confered with many of our leading Growers of both Plants and Cut flowers. The consen- sus of opinion was in favor of organiz- ing a national flower growers associa- tion. It was also considered that the meeting of the American Carnation Society in Chicago this month would offer an opportune tinle to form a tem- porary organization, and lay plans for a permanent organization, to be per- fected at Cleveland during the S. A. F. and O. H. Convention next August. I hereby issue a call for Growers interested to come to Chicago January 21st, and 22nd. prepared to help plan a sister organization to the F. T. D. and also another strong asset to the S. A. F. and 0. H. It is no use to try here to set forth the necessity for growers to unite for a common cause. Just come to Chi- cago and we believe you will be con- vinced. J. Fred Ammann. BULBS, Etc. JAP. LILIES — Giganteum, Auratum, Rubrum, Melpomene, Roseum, Album, Magnificum. VALLEY PIPS — Forcing grade, Dutch or German. T. R. BEGONIAS — Single, separate colors or mixed, 2 sizes. Write for prices specifically stating requirements McHUTGHISON & CO. '"'J.?'""' HOUSE 95 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK IBOL.ILJIVI THE NEW HYBRID (L- PRIVI Ibota X Ovalfolium) Ibolium Natural Privet Habit Now sent out for the first time. Inquire for further information. One year field grown plants; $5.00 each; Summer rooted, frame grown, $3.00 each; Plants in storage for immediate shipment. The Elm City Nursery Co., WOODMONT NURSKRIES, INC., New Haven, Conn. Introducers of BOX-BARBERRY, well rooted summer frame cuttings — $65.00 per 1000. Ibolium Privet When Trimmed We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS with onr Stock Seed Farm at Oraas Lake, Mlcb., and oar growing itatlong In every part of the United States where seeds are grown snccessfull^ all In charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds In quantity and of highest quality. Olad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for future delivery. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. «< Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynes Park, L«ondon, England. Send for Catalogue GARTERS TESTED SEEDS) InCi C.mmerceBldg"Bo"», M.... IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that is well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES \WtoUtaU and Retail NORTFH ABI^K;Ta^(, MA5& O ^K IM N A S A large stock of several varieties. PRICES RIGHT. Let us book your order now for shipment at any time. PARKER BROS. NURSERY CO. F'.A,YE-r-rE^/^ll_l_E - - A.ff9KA.IMSA.S 4-i HORTICULTURE January 17, 1920 BEGONIAS IN BLOOM IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT FINE STOCK FOR NOW OR GROWING ON CHATELAINE, 3-inch, |15.00 per 100; 4-mcU, $20.00 per 100; 4%-inch, $35.00 per 100; 5-mch, $50.00 per 100. MRS. PATTEN (the dark pink sport of Chatelaine), a fine Christmas or Easter variety— 3-inch, 20c.; 4-inch, 27%c.; 4%-inch, 50c.; 5-inch, 65c. each. HARDY LILIES — Ours are here safe, not frozen or started. Auratum, Album, Magnificum, 8/9, 200 per case, 9/11, 125 per case, $30.00 per case. Now or when you are ready. GIGANTEUM LILIES — 6/8 and 7/9 not frozen, started or injured in any way, these hulbs are of very best grade. Now or when you are ready for them at $55.00 per case, plus 20c. per month storage charges. NOTICE— 6% to 7-inch Giganteum, guaranteed single crown, 350 to the case, and to my mind the very best value offered, $50.00 per case. BOSTON AND WBITMANX FEBNS. 2Vi in., pot grown, $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. CYCLAMEiN SEEDUNGS, twice transplanted, assorted stock, of a select .strain. $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Salmon alone, $10.00 per 100. TAB1.E FERNS of Terv best quality and assortment. 2Vi in., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. OINER.ABIA HVBRID.-V, half dwarf, 3 in., $12.00 per 100. CALENDULA, Orange King. An improved winter-flower- ing strain. $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Double or Single PETUNIAS. Rooted cuttings at $2.50 per 100 $20.00 per 1000. Our stock of Double Petunias comprises ten colors, all distinct, also an A-1 variety of Single Mixed, as well as Rosy Morn, separate. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS and SPRENGERI. Seedlings. $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Fine 2% in. pots, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Fine 3 In. pots, $10.00 per 100, $95.00 per 1000. BONNAFFON SOIL CUTTINGS. Immediate shipment. If you want to change or improve your strain, get some of these now. You can work up a fine lot of stock aud this is from a particularly liealthv strain, no midge and no l)Iind plants. WELL ROOTED STOCKY CUT- TINGS. $16.00 per 1000. We have 500 PELj\RGONIUMS, mixed, including four best sorts. Can ship at once. Strong, 214 in. pots. Good value at $14.00 per 100. AGERATUM Stella Gnrney. Rooted cuttings at $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. PREtfULA OBCONICA. 3 in. at $10.00 per 100. YELLOW MARGUERITES. 2 in. at $5.00 per 100. BOS- TON YELLOW MARGUERITES. R. C, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. MRS. SANDER MARGUERITES, R. C $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. NEW ROSES, FRANK W. DUNLOP and MADAME BUT- TERFLY. Own root, $40.00 per 100, $350 per 1000 ; Gr.ifted, $45.00 per 100, $400 per 1000, from 2% in. pots. SNAPDRAGON, free from disease, Silver Pink Nelrose. White, YeUow, Garnet. 2% in., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. I I DFITTFP m ^'""' 15 Cedar St., WATERTOWN STA. JLi* U • l^II< w I ILIx v^ v/« Brokers boston, mass. GENERAL NEWS NOTES. Edward A. and William J. Manda have become partners with their father, Joseph A. Manda, of West Orange, N. J., and the business has been incorporated under the name of the Joseph Manda Co. Both sons saw service over seas during the war. The capital stock is $100,000. Mr. A. A. Macdonald, who has been superintendent of the extensive J. B. Duke estate, at Somerville, N. J., is planning to enter the retail florists' business in Somerville. It is under- stood that he expects to grow many of his own plants and will erect a range of greenhouses for that purpose. The Atlas Seed Co., of Dunkirk, X. Y., has been incorporated with a capi- tal of $20,000. F. M. Pennock, of Porto Rico, is spending several weeks on a buying trip in this country. Mr. Pennock says that he has a nice line of aspidistras, dracaenas and other foliage plants. The W. E. Trimble Greenhouse Co. has a distinct advantage over most florists, having a coal mine of Its own. This mine is near Tiskilwa, 111., and supplies all the coal that the company needs. It is understood that P. L. McKee of Chicago, has become practically sole owner of the American Greenhouse Mfg. Co. Charles Fisk has sold out his retail business to Emil and Herman Maerz, who have been associated with him for many years. Mr. Fisk is one of the old timers of Chicago, and now with Mrs. Fisk will enjoy a well-earned vacation in Hawaii, Japan and other distant countries. Alexander Lurie, long connected with the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, is now connected with the BluMaize Blossom Shop, Ann Arbor, Mich. Robert Craig, of Philadelphia, plans .to spend a well-earned vacation at the Isle of Pines. Gustave Koethe, of Roxboro, near Philadelphia, has suffered a heavy loss as the result of a fire which destroyed two greenhouses, a garage and a boiler shed. The sixth annual convention of the Tennessee State Florists' Association, will be held at Knoxville, Feb. 5 and -6. Hershon Oliver, formerly with the navy, has entered the employ of P. M. 01m, at Bath, Me. George A. Tyrell, who formerly had a florists' shop on Central Street, Lowell, Mass., is now with J. J. Mc- Manmon. The Euglewood Nursery Co., of Leonia, N. J., has been incorporated, with a capital stock of $60,000. The incorporators are Thos. H. Heminsley, of EJnglewood; C. W. Schroter, of Leonia, and W. H. K. Davey, of Belle- ville. During the latter part of the year western firms were badly handicapped by a railroad embargo which stopped the shipment of sphagnum moss from the Wisconsin swamps. This embargo has now been lifted and large quEinti- ties of moss are being put in by the trade. J. G. Higgins, of Toronto, Ont., has taken a much larger store on Tonga street, close to Macey Hall. This move was made necessary by a large increase in his business. It is understood that Fred Leissler will open a new store under the Jordan Hotel in Washington, which is in a very fashionable part of the city. Mr. Leissler has had much experience with his father, George A. Leissler. Mr. A. M. Henshaw, president of the New York Florists' Club, entertained the past presidents and chairmen of the committees at dinner, Saturday evening, Jan. 10th, at the Hotel Penn- sylvania. The oflicers of the New York Flor- ists' Club were installed Monday even- ing, Jan. 12th, in their new quarters In the Engineering Building. It was also Ladies' Night, and there was consider- able offered in the way of entertain- ment, including dancing. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXXI JANUARY 17, 1920 No. 3 THE TALK OF THE TRADE would do well to try this out. I be- lieve it would be a good seller. Growers of snapdragons in all parts of the country are confessing to much trouble with rust, which in some In- stances seems very hard to deal with. Recently I asked Mr. G. S. Ramsburg of Somersworth, N. H., who is con- sidered one of the most successful of antirrhinum growers, how he regarded this problem. Mr. Ramsburg ad- mitted that the question was a per- plexing one under average conditions, but seems to have learned how to keep clear of the rust. He said: "There has not been found a chemi- cal cure for antirrhinum rust, but It may be checked by maintaining a temperature of 58 to 60 degrees, void of moisture. We have seen plants which were badly affected with rust recover when placed In a rose house, though the quality of blooms was not so good as when grown in lower tem- perature. "Snapdragon plants may be had practically free from rust if seedlings are started and grown in houses where snapdragons have not been grown for a year or two. Do not crowd seedlings while in pots, so that watering may be done without wet- ting the tops. Keep the foliage covered With powdered sulphur until the buds appear, and never wet the when watering. If houses are free from red spider no difficulty will be had from this pest, as spiders do not particularly care for healthy, free growing plants. "Summing up therefore," concluded Mr. Rumsburg, "I advise growers to avoid syringing, side drafts, and low temperature. These three don'ts will go far towards success with antir- rhinums.' " I believe that the smaller flowered type of Primroses such as malacoides and Kewensis are being raised in larg- er quantities for the past few years. Of the malacoides type, the growers are all particularly interested in the improvement brought out lately in such varieties as Rosea, Towendsii and Rohrerii. I was talking with one of the good plant growers around New York re- cently and he placed as the best for Christmas the variety Rosea, and to follow that Towendsii. If I am not mistaken, Towendsii was Introduced by A. L. Miller of Jamaica, Long Is- land. It follows in nicely after Rosea, which is the good strain that F. H. Lemon & Co. introduced. In this class of Primroses, Towendsii stands above all. The color is deep enough to make a very pretty showing and the flowers are larger and in heavier trusses than in any of the others of that type. Then we also have Primula Kewen- sis, which is sometimes called the Buttercup. The variety has the mealy foliage which Is considered quite an asset by many. Some of the retail trade are very fond of this Primrose when It is well coated with that shiny, flowery powder. To get away from the malacoides type of Primrose, I am reminded of a mighty pretty Chinese Primrose which I saw recently at the Webster estate in Brookline, Peter Arnott, gardener. Mr. Arnott had the prettiest shade of bright satin pink Chinese Primrose that I have ever seen. He raised it from seed called Sutton's Coral Pink, and I think the commercial grower In connection with the high price of lily bulbs this year, I am sure it will be interesting to the florist who has bought lilies to know that at an ad- vertised auction sale in London, Eng- land, on December 10th, 490 cases of giganteums were struck off under the hammer at an average price of very nearly $55.00 per case. This indicates that the American grower is not pay- ing so mtich in proportion for bulbs as our English friends. It may also be interesting to listen to what one well-known importer has to say about the future for lilies. I will speak for the sake of simplifying the statement of giganteums. Other varieties will figure in the same pro- portion. This importer says that it is doubtful if lily bulbs will ever again sell below 10c. to the florist, and it may take three years before they can get down to that point. We are apt to forget that very much the same condi- tion exists in Japan as in our own and other countries; that is. high wages Well Grown Primula Kewensis 46 HORTICULTUEE January 17, 1920 and abnormal prices in everything that is sold or produced. If the Japa- nese farmer cannot get the same high average price for his lilies, he will simply turn to other crops. Great Britain has shown readily that it will take up an enormous supply of Japa- nese lilies at a price which is every bit as much as the American florist thinks that he can possibly stand, and if they pay it there we will have to pay it here. I suppose this will mean a general reduction in the amount of lilies used in America. It will be up to each individual grow- er to plant what he thinks he can dis- pose of at the high prices that will be necessary. I have also heard it said by another lily importer that if every florist in America should combine and decide to grow no giganteum lilies at all, the price might be depressed a little, but not to any great extent. As I said before. England would take up a large amount, the other countries their proportionate part, and the Japa- nese as you all know is shrewd in every way, particularly commercially, and if the lily crop won't pay him what he expects, he can readily shift to others. I heard a traveler say a few days ago that the city of Toklo Is the high- est priced city in the world In the way of commodities. This was a great sur- prise to me, but we know what that must mean if we are going to buy any- thing from the Japanese. How does the average grower feel this year about his returns on Paper White Narcissus? I believe that In spite of the fact that he paid more for them than under prewar conditions that the returns have been high enough to satisfy him. What Is he going to do about paper whites for next year? To begin with, the probabilities are very strong that he will pay very near- ly the same price. There may be a slight deduction, but if there Is any, it win be very small, and don't forget that there will probably be no Roman Hyacinths. BOSTON. H. J. Arrentshorst, representing Baartman & Koning, bulb growers of Lassenheim, Holland, has been visit- ing the trade in Boston. S. S. Skidelsky, of New York, has been spending consideralile time in Boston the past week. Recent visitors also included An- thony Ruzieka, rose grower, Chat- ham, N. J.; Samuel Salsberg, commis- sion broker. New York City; Mr. Peter- son, son of J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati. Ohio, exhibiting new seedling of Mrs. J. A. Peterson and Socotrana Begonias, PROTECTION FOR PLANT BREEDERS. Suggestions Which Will Be of Inter- est to Novelty Growers. The question of giving adequate pro- tection to the breeders of plant novel- ties is exciting as much attention in England as it is in this country, and it seems likely that the Englishmen will arrive at some solution first. At any rate they are tackling the prob- lem with energy, as may be seen by the articles which appear in the over- seas papers. Some pertinent sugges- tions are made by Mr. A. J. Bliss, a well-known grower, in the following article, which appears in the Gardi- ners' Chronicle: Though the protection of plant breeders' work by the method of pa- tenting can take no account of the question of merit of the novelty, it Is a matter of at least equal Importance, and the success of any method of pro- tection and its value to the community will depend largely on completeness with which the merit or improvement can be authoritatively determined and recognized. This will Include the test- ing and proving of varieties, the grant- ing of certificates of merit and the recognition of the breeders' work. To secure recognition I would suggest that the Chamber of Horticulture should make it an established rule that in the trade lists of all its mem- bers the name of the variety should be followed by the name of the raiser, in brackets. If, In default of knowledge of the raiser, it should be thought ad- visable to give the introducer's name, a recognized distinction should be made by using ordinary type, while the raiser's name should always be In italics. The same practice might be followed in all lists and registers. To insure accuracy, and as an essential basis for determining and recording the merit or value of new varieties, it will be necessary to have a system ol registration instituted and kept by an authoritative and competent body. The collaboration and assistance of societies devoted to particular flowers and eventually, I hope, of an associa- tion of plant breeders can be confi- dently counted on. It is a matter of so much importance for the future of plant breeding from both the scientific and economic point of view that it deserves a Government grant In aid If necessary. The testing and proving of new varieties, so tar as it was possible to undertake it, should form an integral part of this work, with the granting of certificates of merit as its final outcome. Equally, if not more desirable would be a com- mittee of revision to weed out all obso- lete varieties, noting the improved MICHELL'S FLOWER SEEDS ASPARAGUS PlumoBus Manas (North- ern Greeubouse Grown.) 1000 seeds $3.50 I 10,000 seeds. J30.00 5U00 seeds 16.25 | 25,000 seeds. 68.75 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri lOOO seeds $0.75 I 10,000 seeds. .$5.50 5000 seeds 3.00 | 25,000 seeds. .12.50 CENTAUREA Oz. Candidissima, per 1000 seeds, 40c. $2.00 Gymnocarpa, per 1000 seeds, 15c. .50 Tr. LOBELIA Pkt. Oz. Crystal Palace Compacta. . .$0.30 $2.00 Barnard's Perpetual (Trail- ing) 25 1.75 Crystal Palace Speciosa 20 .75 Sapphire (Trailing) 40 Ms Tr. Tr. PETUNI.A Pkt. Pkt. Grandiflora fringed $0.30 $0.50 Ruffled Giants 30 .50 California Giants 30 .50 MonstrosuB (MicheU's) 60 1.00 Tr. SALVIA Pkt. Oz. America or Globe of Fire. . .$0.50 $4.00 Bonfire 40 2.50 Zurich 50 4.00 VERBENAS Mammoth Fancy Blue $0.30 $1.25 Pink 30 1.25 Scarlet ... .30 1.25 Striped ... .30 1.25 White 30 1.25 Mixed 30 1.00 VINCA Alba 15 .75 Alba Pura 15 .75 Rosea 15 .75 Uixed 15 .60 Also .Ul Other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Our Wholesale Price List if you do not receive a copy. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. S18 Market St, Philadelphia varieties that have superseded them. The authority undertaking this reg- istration would require to give a full and accurate description and, where possible, examine a sample of the plant or flower for identification and for testing. I am strongly of opinion that all raisers availing themselves of such registration should be required to give the pedigree and all other use- ful information, not necessarily for immediate publication, but as a record for the future. For, in so far as such information Is collected and recorded, will the registration be of permanent value. There is often a disinclination to give the parentage, and in some cases, such as at the starting of a new race, or a variety that constitutes quite a new departure, it is perhaps justified: but from my experience, as a raiser chiefly of perennial flowers, I have come to the conclusion that in the great majority of cases (quite 80 or 90 per cent.) there is no object at all in withholding the pedigree. It could, however, be arranged that such infor- mation should be confidential, at any rate for a certain number of years. A fee could be charged for any inquiry after that date. January 17, 1920 HORTI CULTUKii LONICERA MAACKI. It is interesting to find that Loni- rera Maacki in its improved forms has become as popular across the water as in this country. One of the English papers has the following to say about this splendid honeysuckle: L. Maacki is a native of Manchuria and China, the first plants having been received from the former country about forty years ago. The plants re- ceived on this occasion did not create any special interest, and it was not until 1900, when Mr. E. H. Wilson sent seeds of a very free-flowering form from China, which has since been named L. M. podocania, that general interest began to centre in the plant. It is a summer-leafing shrub 10 feet high, with long, arching branches. The flowers, borne very freely in Jlay practically from every leaf-axil, are white, turning to cream with age, and deliciously fragrant. A well- flowered bush is a very desirable ob- ject, and a further period of beauty is apparent when the bright red, almost transparent, berries are ripe early in July. It grows freely in good loamy soil and forms a shapely specimen without pruning. It is advisable to leave plants unpruned as long as pos- sible, only cutting back the branches when they are outgrowing their space. INJURY FROM GALVANIZED WIRE. It would be interesting to know if garden makers in this country have noticed any injury from the use of galvanized wire. In answer to an in- quiry the editor of one of the English papers says that harm is done to the tender shoots of fruit trees, climbing plants, etc., by allowing them to come into contact with wire of the galvan- ized type. He explains the statement by saying that the acid used in gal- vanizing the wire is very destructive. At the same time he points out that ill eitects may be prevented by giving the wire two coats of the best white lead paint as soon as it has been fixed in position. PHILADELPHIA. J. Otto Thilow greeted his old friends at Dreer's on the 5th inst. and received their congratulations on his safe return from his trip to Australia. He is looking well and hearty and says he had a fine time but just the same is mighty glad to be back again by the banks of the green Delaware — even if the green is hidden by ice and snow. \VK NOW INTKODICE Gladiolus "White America'' A Keedlinn of "America," liming; same linl>i( of Krowth, form of Hower and substaiiee. Color — biiilN flesh-white opeiiiiig clear white, with ii slifrht mark uf blue in throat. THE MOST IMPORTANT NKW VARIKTY SINCE ••.\MERICA." Bulbs — JJQ.OO per doz. ; $15.00 per 1(10; $125.00 per 1000. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. WHOLES.^LE DEPARTMENT FI,OWEKKIEI.I>, I.. I., >'. Y. FAMOUS WABAN ROSES Grown and sold excluBlvely by WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES Roses at wholesale: sliipped by express anywhere. Kinds: Russell, Hadley, Ophelia, Premier, Thayer, Brilliant, Killamey, White Killarney. Contracts given for minimum deliveries daily or weekly, with protection in Holiday Seasons. WrUe or telephone BOSTON OFFICE, 15 BEACON STREET Mention this Paper HAYMARKET 800 siiiniiiniiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiitMiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniuiiiMiiiiiiiiiriniiiiiiMiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiMiniiiiiiMtiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinniiiiiiiiiH iDollratl) $^ Sons | Plant Specialists I POINSETTIA, single and made up pans. Quality | I unsurpassed i I CYCLAMEN — BEGONIAS I = s i Come and Inspect Out Stock* Nmrer in Better Condition | 139 r Beaver Street WALTHAM, MASS. I niiniiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiniiniiiiiNiMiMiuiMiiiiininnininiinnMitiniiiiniirtininriiuiiiiiiiMiiiiniriiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]! F> L- A IMTS Cyclamen, $1.50 and up; Begonias, 75c to $2 each; Poin- settias, single, 50c, 75c and $1 each; pans, made up with Ferns and Peppers, $1.50 to $4 each. FERNS, Scottii, Verona, Boston and Roosevelt, 50c to $2 each. FRANK EDGAR, Waver! ey, Mass. A. L. Miller Christmas and Easter Pot Plants a specialty Wholesale Only Jamaica, N. Y. ROOTEI> MIM CUTTINGS, $2.50 per 100, $2-J..50 i>er 1,000. Mensa, Godfrey, Patty, White ratty. Golden Queen, Golden Glow, .T. K. Shaw. Harvard, Marigold, Chrysolora, Mrs. I'oelilmann, Bonnafton, White Bon- naffon, Paciflc Supreme, P. Rose, Denatello, Diana. Foley, Razer and many others. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS — White Enchantress, Enchantress, Alice, Beacon. Cornell, Ward, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1,000. I. M. RAYNER, GREENPORT, N. V. 48 HORTICULTURE January 17, 1920 HORTICULTURE Established by William J. Stewart In 1904 VOL. XXXI JANUARY 17, 1920 No. 3 PCBUSHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING COMPANY 78 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. EDWARD I. FARRINGTON, Editor. Telephone Fort Hill S6»4 ADVERTISING BATES: Per Inch, SO inches to page fl.88 Discount on Contracts for consecntlve Insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), G per cent.; tbre* months (IS times), 10 per cent.; six months {ZG times), 20 per cent.; one year (52 times), SO per cent. Page and half page space, not consecatlve, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year, In advance, $1.00; To Foreisn Countries, $3.00; To Canada, ¥1.60. Entered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1897. It is announced that at the coming Car- A growers' nation Society's convention in Chicago organization the project of launching a special gvovr- ers' association will be brought up and thoroughly threshed out. Ex-president Ammann of the S. A. F. is thoroughly committed to the plan and has informally discussed it before some of the local organ- izations in various parts of the country. As stated last week there seems to be a feeling across the water that too many societies are being fonned, with consequent danger of overlapping. It seems quite possible that such a situation may eventually be reached here, but the arguments in favor of this new organization seem to outweigh whatever criticisms may be heard. The grow- ers comprise a very large percentage of the country's florists, and they have problems which are peculiarly their ovm and wholly distinct from those of other branches of the trade. It would seem to be for their interests to have a direct opportunity to handle these problems. Of course the new organization will be of material help to the parent society, and no doubt will help to increase the membership of tlie latter. Alto- gether there seems to be every reason for wishing the project well. Benjamin Hammond, the Slug Shot Hammond's man, is famous for his terse, epigram- philosophy niatic statements of fact. On the first page of this season's calendar he has a thought for the coming year which is well worth wide circulation because it hits the economic nail on the head more sharply tlian most of the more studied mes- sages which come from Washington. Horticulture, therefore, is glad to pass it on. It reads as follows : "A year of unrest is ended — tens of thousands of young men have returned from the work of upholding civilization, which was America's part in the fearful struggle where the spirit of selfishness and barbarism attempted to rule the earth. Now America has been shadowed by much wanton recklessness the past few months, under the guise of the High Cost of Living, but the High Cost of Living cannot be overcome unless pro- duction is both abundant and reasonable, and that is where the intelligent sense of American citizens must come into action. If we are to enjoy 'A Government of the People and by the People,' common sense, free from wild reckless demands must prevail, otherwise the glory of the Stars and Stripes wilts. "The future prosperity and comfort in every com- munity in this great land, depends upon Fidelity, Patience and Industry, and without this spirit dominat- ing there can be no National greatness and little home comfort, but with Faith in the Ever-living God to rule us, America will be a guardian of civilization, which is On Earth, Peace and Good Will to Men, and that brings happy homes. But the strike spirit never will." Altliough the movement is going along rather Easier quietly the tendency toward shorter hours hours and Sunday closing in the various branches of the florists' industry is marked. In most of the larger cities at least a few of the leading florists have made a reduction in hours of labor and have established the Sunday closing rule. A shorter day is now rapidly coming to be a fact in tlie Boston district, and after a few stores inaugurate this system, the others usually have to follow in order to keep their help in a contented frame of mind. A report from Cleveland shows that the Sunday closing movement is making rapid strides there. Some of the dealers have been closing on Sundays for a long time, while others have recently adopted the plan. There are still some of the florists in Cleveland, as in other cities, who disapprove of Sunday closing, and there are cases where their objections are well grounded. This applies especially to florists who are located close to cemeteries, and who depend upon cemetery business largely for their profits. Such florists often seem justi- fied in keeping tlieir places of business open on Sundays, but there is no good reason why they should not equalize the matter by allowing their employees lialf holidays or part time ofl" during the week. There are usually dull times when this could be done readily. After all, it is only a matter of fair and just treatment, and the em- ployees of a florists establishment naturally agree that they should be on a par witli those in other lines of trade. Of course it is impossible to fiLx hard and fast rules. Among the wholesalers, for example, it is necessary to be on the job for a much longer time than in a retail store. In such an establishment orders are likely to come in often by wire from distant customers, asking for immediate shipments, and of course such orders must be taken care of promptly. Here again the solution is simply fair and equable treatment, such as all of the large wholesale houses seem disposed to give. In the main, the good intentions of the employers meet with an appreciative response from the employees. In some establishments, unfortunately, there are a few men who seem unwilling to buckle down to work in the good old-fashioned way. Now it will be impossible to jiroperly adjust economic conditions in this country until employees in everv industry realize that the mat- ter lies with them. TJnder-production and a general tendency to slow down is largely responsible for present day conditions. Even in establishments where condi- tions are considered reasonably satisfactory it is neces- sary at present to employ five or six people to do as much work as was turned out by four previous to the war. January 17, 1920 HOETICULTUEE 49 SERIES OF LECTURES New Plan Adopted by Massachusetts Horticultural Society A new plan of lectures is to be followed by the Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society the coming sea- son. Instead of having a series of lectures by different speakers. Prof. W. T. V. Osterhout of Harvard Uni- versity has been engaged to give a course of talks on The Living Plant. The dates and titles will be as fol- lows: February 28. Germination and root development. The requirements for successful germination; the forces which direct the root in its search for food and water. March 6. The root in relation to the soil. The absorption of ma- terials by the root; the nature of the soil and the principles of soil- management. March 13. Work of the leaf. The manufacture of food from air and water: the role of chlorophyll and sunlight. March 20. The structure and functions of the stem. Division of labor in the tissues of the stem; conduction of food and water; prin- ciples of growth. April 3. Flower and fruit. Polli- nation, fertilization, the development of the seed and the formation of fruit. April 10. Plant breeding. The laws of heredity and their practical application to the improvement of plants. F. A. Wilson of Nahant is chair- man of the lecture committee. THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK. On Wednesday, January 21, 8.15, at at the American Museum of Natural History, 77th street and Central Park West, a lecture will be delivered by Mr. M. G. Kains on "Pruning, espec- ially as applied to Fruit Trees and Ornamental Shrubs." The lecture will be illustrated with lantern slides. Mr. Kains is too well known as an author- ity on this subject to need an intro- duction. Those having rare, interesting, or unusual plants or ilowers are invited to bring them to the meeting. FaciU- ties will be provided for their display. A fund has been placed at the disposal of the Exhibition Committee for the purpose of awarding prizes for worthy exhibits. All are invited to come and bring their friends. Admission is free. George V. Nash, Secy., New York Botanical Garden. Are You Going to Chicago? On January 21st, the American Carnation Society will meet in Chicago. Preparations are being made to take care of a large attendance. The meeting will be very interesting as well as bene- ficial. This will give an opportunity for florists to get together and discuss subjects of other impor- tance outside of Carnations. Chicago hotels are always crowded and we ad- vise you to make reservations in advance by writ- ing to various hotels for reservations. We will be glad to have all your mail addressed in care of our office which is two blocks from the leading hotels of the city and in the heart of the whole- sale florists. We will do everything in our power to make your visit a pleasant one. Hoping to have the pleasure of meeting you. Yours very truly, American Bulb Co. 172 North Wabash Ave., Chicago i k ->:# m "^mB ^m %^' ^'^.'^whB ^^ ^: ^ I FANCY & DAGGER FERNS $2.50 Per 1000 All Seasonable Cut Flowers Always on Hand. New Crop Bronze and Green Galaz Leaves. Henry M. Robinson & Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2 WINTHROP SQ. AND 34 OTIS ST., BOSTON, MASS. Telephones, .Main 2439. 2616, 2617, 2618. 62144 PHILADELPHIA. In the obituary list this week we re- gret to record the passing of Rose M. LeGierse, wife of Ferdinand J. l^e- Gierse, 47th and Lancaster avenue. Philadelphia. She died on the 10th inst. and was buried at Holy Cross on the 14th inst. Also that of a Chester County florist, J. H. A. Hutchison, of Oxford, who died on the 10th inst. and was buried on the 13th inst. C. H. Grakelow and Alvah R. Jones went to Baltimore on the 13th inst. to attend the Florists' Club meeting. 50 HORTICULTURE January 17, 1920 "The Telesraph FlorUt" Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. IM H. F. A, LANGE Worcester, Mass. Delivers to all Points in New England ISO.OOO Square Feet of Glass Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop HABBT I. KANDAXX, Proprietor. Member Florists' Telegrrapb Delivery Providence, Rhode Isl^d Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 3fS Dorrance Street Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVEB, MASS. Deliveries of Flowers and Plants in FALrIi BIVKB and contiffaons territory. The Beacon Florist ' ^^%T.^^^'' BOSTON J. EISEMANN, Mnnager, 14 years head decorator and designer for Penn's. Prompt, Bfficient Service Guaranteed, A Card This Size Costs only 90c. per Weeli on Yearly Order It would keep your name and yonr specialty before the whole trade. A half-inch card costs only 45c. per week on yearly order. Flowers by Telegraph Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Orders transferred by telegram or otherwise to any of the firms whose address Is here given will be promptly and prop- erly filled and delivered. Beverly, Mass. — Beverly Flower Shop. Boston— Penn the Florist. 124 Tremont St. Boston— Zlnn the Florist, Park St. Brockton, Mass. — Belmont Flower Shop. Boston, Mass. — The Beacon Florist, Beacon St. BuJfaio, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Cambridge, Mass. — Harold A. Ryan. Cleveland, O.— J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O. — Adam Graham & Sons, 5523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros., 1834 W. 2Stb St. Cleveland, O.— The Smith & Fetters Co., 735 Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breitmeyer's Sons, corner Broadway and Gratiot Ave. Fall River, Mass. — Warburton, 495 New Boston Rd. and 36 N. Main St. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Ave. Lawrence, Mass. — ^A. H. Wagland. Maiden, Mass. — J. Walsh & Son. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 213B- 2141 Broadway. New York — Dards, N. E. corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave. New York — Kottmlller, 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., also Vanderbllt Hotel. New York— Max Schling, 785 5th Av». Omaha, Neb. — Hess &. Swoboda, 1415 Farnum St. Philadelphia— F. M. Ross, 136 So. 52nd St, 13 So. 60th St., 212 E. Glrard Ave. Philadelphia — Chas. H. Grakelow, Broad St. at Cumberland. Providence, R. I. — Johnston Bros., 33 Dorrance St. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber. 4326-28 Olive St. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.— F. R. Pler- aon Co. Taunton, Mass. — Hall the Florist. Toronto. Can.— J. H. Donlop, 8-10 West Adelaide St. Washington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F St. Washington, D. C— George H. Cooke, Connecticut Ave. and L St Worcester, Mass. — H. F. A. Lange. Worcester, Mass.— Randall's Flower Shop, 22 Pearl St. CAMBRIDGE, MASS. 681 MT. AUBURN 8TREKT HAROLD A. RYAN. Inc. J^T.-d' BROCKTON, MASS. Belmont Flower Shop JF^.^S: HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST THOMAS ROLAND. Nakaiit.llhH. LAWRENCE . - MASS. A. H. WAGLAND We Cover lAWRENCE, METHUEN, ANDOVKR, NORTU ANDOVER, SAI.EM, N. H. and Contignons Territory Member of F. T. O. BEVERLY, MASS. BEVERLY FLOWER SHOP ^.T''g MALDEN, MASS. J. WALSH & SON ^TtId: ^^l^rist IHAL.I-, Xt Telephone 1422 4 Main Street, TACNTON, UASS. National Florist for Tauoton and Vicinity l.DD£ BROS CO GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Telegraph Debvery FLOWERS "*"'" The Lowest "I SE3RVE" Tk« LATcest Popular Prleed H.aa« te PhllMlelpUs F. M. ROSS Send orders t« IM So. «2nd Btreet, FUladalpklft. Other Stores IS So. tOth St, tl2 H. Olimrd Atmm PHILADELPHIA Member Florists' Telerrttph Dellrery Orders from bU ascwp* witw at Vk» r. T. D. mast b« ■«iim»s«lit kr January 17, 1920 HORTICULTUKE 51 KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Orders to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue DARDS FLOWER SERVICE haa spelt GUARANTEED SATISFACTION lor nearly FIFTY YEARS. Resular European salliDgs now establlsbed. Let OS fill your orders tor Steamer Flower Baskets, Corsaees and Artistic Boxes of Ont Flowers. DARDS, Inc., Florist, 341 Madison Ave., New York S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service means fresh, sturdy Stook and prompt deliveries In BUFFALO, LOCKPORT, NIAGARA FALLS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS T«l«»h«iiM IMl aad L UM 1415 Farnum St. OIVIA.IH/K, IMEB. THE KN03LE BROTHERS CO. Flower* and Nursery Products Hember Florists' Telegraph DellTCtT We are well equipped to handle your orders. iM« W. Mth BtTMt CUSV BLAND, O. THE SMITH & FETTERS GO 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. QRAKBLOW Eil^ Everything in Flowers Broad Street at Cumberland ^ Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLI8, PrMldsnt. E. P. NE1MAN, »a«r«tary. M— >sr KiMlats' T*U«ni*li BaHvOTT COLORADO IN THE National Capitol 1* rear serrlea t* dsllTer Flawen or DoelcBs en Order by Tsl»- ■rmph or oUmtwIso. Prompt RellabU Berrle*. GEORGE H. COOKE Caaaeatteat At*, and L St. WASHINOTON, D .0. JOHN BREITMEYER'S =^SONS— Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs - , . Higli Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members FloriHts* Telegraph Delivery Association. PATENTS GRANTED. Copies of any one of these patents can be obtained by sending fifteen cents in stamps to Siggers & Siggers, Patent Lawyers, Box No. 9, National Insurance Building, Washing- C. and mentioning Hortict-i.- Union ton, n TURE. 1,317,959. chards. Calif. 1,318,036. Frost preventer for or- Edward S. Cobb, Whlttler, Gang plow. Almond J. Walcefield, Faulltner, So. Dakota. 1.318,144. Attachment for cultivators. Richard N. Hall. 1,318,251. Plow attachment. Percy E. Woodruff, Farmlngton, Washington. 1,318,979. Lister Plow or Planter. Harry S. Dicliinson, Moline, 111., as- signor to Moline Plow Co., III. 1.319,063. Tractor-Plow. William A. Gilfillan, Chillicothe, IlL 1,319,069. Beet-Harvesting Machine. Ole Hansen, Lorenzo, Idaho, as- signor of one-half to Thomas C. Shippen, Lorenzo, Idaho. 1,319,157. Seed and Process of Pre- paring Same for Planting. Hiram D. Lingle, Llngle, Wyo., assignor of one half to Stephen O. Sharp, Indian- apolis, Ind. 1,319,382. Weed-Cutting Attachment for Cultivators. Theodore Erlckson, Mldvale, Utah. 1,319,474. Cultivator. Arthur Holsey, Chicago, HI., assignor, by mesne as- signments, to International Harvest- er Co., N. J. 1,319,483. Plow. Carl W. Mott, Chi- cago, 111., assignor, by mesne assign- ments, to International Harvester Co., N. J. Schling Service Nothing Better 7W Fifth Avenne, New York City "Says It With Flowert" CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Mftmiiri tj F. T. D. AiieciatitH. DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Doliver ordars from any part of the country \m New York City Write ar Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, • New York Talaphaaa USZ-lSSl Caiaasbaa KOTTMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New YoHc. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Horray HID TtS Oat-ef-town Orden Soltelted. Leeatlaa CoBtral. PersoDal Attestlea. Member F. T. D. Aaoo. G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asst. When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention ORTICULTURE THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVELMI Euclid Avenue The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mall or telegraph order f«r any occasion, In any part of th« Dominium. JOHN H. DUNLOP 8-10 West Adelaide St. - TOEONTO, ONI. When writing to odtHttiun kindtf mention HORTICULTURE HORTICULTURE January 17, 1920 W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horficultural Sundiies 66 W. aSrd St,. NEW YOilK JKJST ^xj-r BOLGIA^O'S 1919 SUBOLBR AMD FATi CATA1.00 OF "BIO CROP" SKEDg Special Prices for IHorlBtg and Market Gardeoera. Write for a copy at once — It will Bare yon money. J. BOLGIANO & SON BAJLTIMOBE. HABTLAND. STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YOfUC CITY SEEDS, BULBS. PLANTS JOSEPH BJtECK & SONS, CORP. 47-«4 North Mmrket Btnmt BOSTON. MASS. SEEDS AND BULBS IBobMngton'e 126 Chamber* St., N. Y. City BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are ftiib8crib«rs to the Nartwrymen** Fnnd for Market DeveiopmeDt, alflo "Say It WItb Flowers" FubUolty Campatarn. GARDEN SEED BEET. CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED In Tariety ; also other items of the sliort crop of tbls past season as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Dey St . NEW YORK and ORANGE CONN. CARNATION CUTTINGS READY IMJIEDIATELY 100 1000 Both Banr $12.00 JIOOOO Ethel Fisher 14.(m 115.00 Morning Glow 7.00 65.00 Eaddie 10.00 90.00 Pink Delight 7.00 60.00 White Benora 7.00 65.00 Enchantress Supreme, Rose-Pink En- chantress, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Merry Christmas, Rosalia, Aviator. Bea«on. Cr.vstal Wliite, Whit* Enchantress, White Wonder, Belle Washburn, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Matchless, Pink Enchantress. Alice, White Perfection, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. C. U. LIGGIT 30.3 Bulletin Bldg. Philadelphia, Pa. Get Ahead Sow Now For Next Christmas PRIMULA CHINENSIS Per 250 Seeds Farquhar's Giant Pink $2.00 Farquliar's Giant Salmon 2.00 Farquhar's Ruby Queen 1.75 Farquhar's Giant Red 1.75 Per 250 Seeds Faruhqar's Giant Duchess (White with pink zoue, primrose eye) ... .$1.75 Farquhar's Giant White 2.00 Sow Now For Strong Spring Plants ANTIRRHINUM (iiiint Rose Pink Vi oz.. Giant White Vi oz., .60 .60 Giant Yellow % oz., Giant Scarlet % oz.. .60 .40 CARNATION MARGUERITE. Farquhar's New Giant Mixed, 1/16 oz., $1.25; % oz., L.OBEL,IA. Farquhar's Dark Blue, Dwarf i^ oz., $0.85; Vt oz., PETUNI.*. Farquhar's Ruffled Giants Mixed 1/16 oz.. SALVI.A SPLENDENS BONFIRE % oz., $1.00; OZ., S.4LVI.\ SPiENDENS COMPACTA Vi oz., $1.00; oz., SALVIA SPLENDENS Vi oz., $0.75; oz., S.\1.VI.\ ZURICH % oz., VERBEN.4. Farquhar's Giant Bine, Pink, Scarlet, White, % oz., $0.35; H oz., $0.60; oz., $2.00 VERBENA. Farquhar's Mammoth Hybrids Mixed, Va oz., $0.35 ; V4 oz., $0.60 ; oz., VINCA. Bright Rose, White with rose eye. Pure White Vi oz., $0.50; oz.. $2.00 $1.50 $4.00 $3.75 $3.50 $2.25 $1.50 $2.00 $1.75 R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY BOSTON, MASS. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGIS- TRATION Public notice is hereby given that J. A. Peterson & Sons, 3132 McHenry Avenue, Westwood. Conn., O., submits for registration the new plant here mentioned: Begonia seedling. No. 442, parentage Begonia Mrs. J. A. Peterson X Soca- trana. Strong, sturdy grower, large flowers, about the size and shape of those of Begonia Melior, color Ameri- can beauty Rose, foliage dark brown turning to green. The variety was originated by the firm about three years ago, and as a commercial variety is considered by them as the best they have ever offered for dissemination, flowers lasting well on the plant, not falling readily. Any person objecting to this regis- tration, or to the use of the proposed name, is requested to communicate with the Secretary at once. Failing to receive objection to the registration, the same will be made three weelfs from this date. John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, N. Y. OBITUARY. William Stuart Allen. William Stuart Allen, the oldest wholesaler in business, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 13, 1920, at his home in. Larchmont, N. Y., of a complication of diseases. He was about 64 years of age and his place of business was 53 West 28th Street. He has been in the wholesale cut flower business for 40 years or more continually except for a couple of years, originally succeeding his broth- er, James, now deceased. Mr. Allen was vice-president of the Wholesale Cut Flower Association. He is survived by his wife and daughter. The funeral took place Thursday morning, Jan. 15th, with interment in Long Island. W. A. Manda of South Orange, N. J., has offered a prize of $10 tor the best dahlia grown in a pot and exhibited at the next exhibition of the American Dahlia Society. John E. Geary, John E. Geary, aged 60 years, a widely known florist in Northwestera Massachusetts, died at his home, 50 Park avenue, Salem, after a short Ill- ness. He was the last member of the firm of McGee, Geary & Co. Mr. Geary was a member of Vergua Council, K. of C; the M. C. O. F. and other or- ganizations. His wife, Abbie J. Geary, died recently. He leaves two daugh- ters. January 17, 1920 HOKTICULTUEE 53 Godfrey callas are now being grown so widely tliat they cannot be over- looked when discussing commercial plants. Sometimes they are benched but probably it is better on the whole to keep them in pots, shifting them as required, up to 6's. The last shift should be made at once if the work has not been done before. These callas require a reasonably good soil, but too much manure Is not beneficial. They thrive best In a temperature of about 55. If you are having trouble with snap- dragons, you will be wise to restrict the amount of space given them. Some growers are losing money because they cannot get perfect blooms. No- body yet seems to know just how to meet the trouble, but the wise florist will study the question carefully be- fore he runs the risk of a serious loss. There is always a call for mignon- ette, and it pays to grow them when good spikes can be produced. This Is a crop which likes manure water about twice a week when the spikes are forming. Disbudding is necessary to get large flower heads, and it is well to keep the plants carefully tied up, straggly growth being cut out at the same time. A top dressing of sheep manure and soU in equal parts helps to produce big spikes which the mai^ ket wants. Don't forget that mignon- ette is not a warm temperature plant. Forty-five degrees at night is as much heat as it should have. Oftentimes a sowing can be made now in pots for bringing along in the violet house or some other cool part of the range. Few florists have any surplus of asparagus, and now is a good time to sow the seed, both of pUimosus and sprengeri. Equal parts of sifted loam and leaf mold with a little sand added makes a good soil for the pans. A night temperature of 70 degrees is needed to make the seed germinate well, and the pans should be kept shaded until the seedlings appear, after which an abundance of light should be given. Pot into very small pots as soon as the plants are big enough to handle. Loam, leaf mold, and rotted cow manure in equal parts Is recommended as a good potting soil, and a temperature of 60 degrees is about right for asparagus. LILY BLJLBS storage GIGANTEUM, RUBRUM, ALBUM, AURATUM MELPOMENE, LILY OF THE VALLEY Careful storage, prompt express shipment on dates as arranged Gladiolus BuiIIds For Early Forcing Of Finest Size and Blooming Quality 43 Barclay St. NEW YORK CITY Vaughan's Seed Store B3 W. Randolph St. CHICAGO, IL,I^ THIS SEASON'S NEW ROSES PILGRIM CRUSADER PREMIER RUSSELL HADLEY We are receiving: dally shipments of these new Roses, in large qnaaitltles, itud can furnish same on short notice. We have a large stock at all times of choice CARNATIONS, CHBTBANTHB- UTTMS, ORCHIDS, VAXLET and AMERICAN BE^ACTIES. Tel., Main 6267 AVPT CTI RT?OQ CCi *«2 DEVONSHIRE STREET S948 »~ 12.1-<\./in IJI\.\JCJ' \^\Jt BOSTON. MASS. B e: O O IM I A. s CHATELAINE BEGONIAS: 2% Inch pots, ^,00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. Mrs. Patten Begonia, $10.00 per 100. COLEUS, rooted cuttings Golden Redder, Vehschaffeltil, Firebrand and best bed- ding liinds: $1,50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. Magoun Street NORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS. EDWARD F. NORBERG, Ceu*nation Morning Glow Has Been Sold in the Boston Market for 4 Years It is there considered a bread and butter Carnation. The Grower likes it, because it is free and has no tricks. The Seller likes it, because it ships and keeps splendid — and what is best of all — THE LADIES ADMIRE, AND ALWAYS BUY IT for its fresh, rosy color, just like morning glow. Morning Glow is early, free, has a good habit, fine stem and for blooming during the Summer, cannot be beat. While not one of the largest Carnations, it is considered THE MOST PROFITABLE OF ALL Cuttings sold by the originator, $7 per 100, $65 per 1000 EDWARD WINKLER, Wakefield, Mass. DESTROYED BY HAIL Last Sammer a floriet who had Imagined he was ontside of the hail Bectlon lost upwards of 50,000 sqnare feet of glans by hall with no Insurance to recom- pense him. He is now a member of the Florists* Hall Association of America. Profit by experience and Join the Asso- ciatioi now. Address JOHN O. ESLKB. Secretary Saddle RlTer New Jersey I^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiniiimKiiimtiiiiiiniiiiiiHiiiiiiHinmuitiiiiiuiuiiiiiHMiinir INSTRUCTION IN UMM^ Practical Instruction la offered In a vegetable, flower and frnlt gardening, i greenhouse and nursery practice, to- Igether with lectures, laboratory, fleld and shop work In garden botany, zoo- logy, pathology, landscape design, soils, I plant chemistry and related subjects, i The curriculum la planned for the I education of any persons who would I become trained gardeners or fitted to I be superintendents of estatec or parks. I Students may be admitted at any time. I Circulars and other Information will I be mailed on application. I The New York Bata^cai Ganlcn i I BronxFark NEW TOBK tSlTf j Wton writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture .vt HORTICULTURE January 17, 1920 Christmas Rose Possibilities Wellesley, Mass., Jan. 6, 1920. Some one asks — Is it possible to make a success — a commercial — suc- cess of Christmas rose liereabouts. The answer is, yes, if one will take the trouble to meet their cultural re- quirements. We have tried Christmas roses, here and there — in New Jersey and Massa- chusetts— as rock plants, and in shel- tered nooks, both in sun and shade, but we have failed to make them the success worth while. They will live for a few years, but seldom thrive in the open. If you get them vigorous enough to bloom, climatic conditions are against them in other aspects. Their natural blooming season is from November onwards, and when nicely started, along comes frost, and shuts them off until spring. Their blooming season, is, so say, divided, and all the fine vigorous buds on the way to bloom in December, and through the winter, are killed, and nothing is left for spring, but weak- lings. That is the record for Massa- chusetts, and New Jersey not much better. The best success I have seen in this vicinity was at the Powers' place — that was — and now Butterworth's in Framingham. When Butterworth was Powers' manager, about 20 years ago, he used to have about halt a dozen cold frames filled with Christmas roses. They were on the shady side of the house, and opened up north. They were seldom disturbed, fed. and watered well, and were a thrifty lot. The frames were protected In winter with glass, mats and shutters, so as to make conditions • as near natural as possible, and some fine flowers were produced all winter. I don't think Butterworth has con- tinued their culture probably because "it did not pay," The flowers last a month when cut, and go through the changes from green tinted when cut, to pink tinted, and green tinted when ageing. Such flowers ought to be worth 25 cents each, and really one ought to get that for them to make them pay. If they could be popular- ized, people would be willing to pay, what it costs to grow them. They should be put In the class with or- chids, for to grow them successfully they need fully as much care. Very few people make the differ- ence between Christmas roses and Lenten roses. They belong to two en- tirely different types. Tbe Christmas roses, Helleborus Niger, have scape- like inflorescences — that is, come up directly from the rootstocks, with usu- ally only one, but occasionally two nodding, white or slightly pink tinted flowers. The Lenten roses are mostly varie- ties of Helleborus orientalis. They do not bloom until winter is past, or thereabouts. They need the protec- tion of a mulching, more than any- thing to keep them from starting out too early, as occasionally they get nipped. Sometimes winter frosts de- stroy the foliage, which badly mars their beauty, but even so they bloom well, and make a fresh lot of leaves. I should say, in speaking of Christmas roses, in respect to winter injury to the foliage, that the loss of that is most detrimental to future growth, as evidently they are to a greater extent, evergreen. Lenten roses carry a branched pan- icle of bloom, bearing several flowers, which opens in succession, and gives them a long season of bloom, but they do not have the substance of Christ- mas roses, and do not last as long when cut. There are several distinct varieties of Helleborus orientalis, which' in some places are given the rank of spe- cies. But that they are only varieties may be proved by raising them from seeds — they seldom or never come true, and from one batch of seedlings Helleborus niger January 17, 1920 II 0 kticulturp: 4liertiYERPEAD'Co: The Mey*T Florist Threads can be lia Henry M, Robinson Go. 55-57 West 26th Street and 430 Sixth Avenae Telephone: Farragut 13 and 3180 you may get any of the named varie- ties. TI16 type has white, purple edged flowers. In variety colchicu.s and col- chicus punctatus we have handsome spotted flowers. Var. olympicus I3 a handsome white variety, which best of any of the H. orientalis varieties might take the place of the Christmas rose. V. guttatiis has beautifully spotted flowers. One might malce a large collection Lif tnese Lenten roses, but the three named above represent about all the colors. T. T>. H. CARNATION SHOW FOR BOSTON. The Gardener's and Florists' Club of Boston is to conduct a carnation show at Horticultural Hall, Feb. 10. The money for the various premiums —two in each class — will be contrib- uted by the Club and various firms and individuals. Prizes will be similar to those offered on February 18, 1919. when the first show of this nature was held, and in a later notice exact amounts will be given. The hall will be open to the general public free of charge, from 2 to 7.30 p. m. Scoring of carnations will be by the American Carnation Society scale, as follows: Color, 25; size, 20; stem, 20; form, 10; calyx. 5; substance, 15; fra- grance, 5; total possible points, 100. This exhibition, the only mid-winter one to be held in Boston, while gotten up at short notice, will, we feel sure, be appreciated by the flower-loving public of Boston, as was the very suc- cessful one held a year ago. A cordial Invitation is extended to growers, both private and commercial, and retailers to contribute something to make the show a creditable one. The judges will be William H. Judd, chairman of the Exhibits Committee of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club; William Anderson, representing the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, and Henry Penn. representing the re- tailers of Boston. W. N. Craig, Secy. THE LADIES' SOCIETY OF AMERI- CAN FLORISTS. The following appointments on the Board of Directors have been made by tlie President, Mrs. B. Hammond Tracy: For three years — Mrs. R. C. Kerr, Texas; Mrs. W. W. Edgar, Mass.; Mrs. F. H. Traendly, N. Y. For one year — Jlrs. Philip Foley, 111., to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. J. F. Ammann. Mrs. AiBERT M. Herr, Secy. H. E. FROMENT Wholesale CumintMion FloriBt Choice Cut Florwers New AddretH, 143 West 28lh St.. NEW TOKK Telephones: 2200, 2201, HMllaon Squar*. — WWL P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28tli Street, NEW Y&KK Telephone 5335, FarraKut CuU and Inspect the Best EstabllBlunent In the WhoIeHale Flower DUtrlct. WILTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesaif' ConuuiusloD Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 13$ WsgK ?:8th Street. New York E.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists RI^IHIWI^INi^, 11^^. Please mention Hortlooltnre when writing. RCED (SL KCLLER 122 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufarture nil oar Mil Disifis, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties aud are dealers lu Decorative Glassware, Growers ami Florists* Beanisites THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cu't Decorative Evergrreens Highest Standard of Quality. I>arE«flt Stock in America. Write for Illustrated Catalog of Greens and Florists* Supplies 119 W. 28tfa St^ - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn'* Foramott and Bed (VHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE *: ftnt CUu Markx r*> -• IH i-LOWERS ■i^ WiUonghby St Brookir^ E W WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We have a numeroua clientage of New York City buyers and the demand exceeds onr supply. This Is especially true of Roses. We have every facility and abund- ant means and best retarna are assured for stock consigned to us. Address Yoor Shipments to UNITED CCT FI>OWEB CO., INC. Ill W. 28th St., New York D. .T. Pappat. Pre*. FRANK J. REYNOLDS CO. Wholeaale FIoristM Boston Co-operative Flower HarkM 260 DEVONSHIRE STREET BOSTON, MASS. 56 HORTICULTURE January 17, 1920 FUTTERMAN BROS. Wholesale Floriets, 102W. 28th St. New York The Right People to Deal with. Pbona Watkios 9761-159 Consignments solicited. B. A. SNYDER CO. ^,i±.-r'' Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists Supplies 21-25 Otis street, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone Fort Hill 1083-I084-1085 William F. Kasting Co. AA^HolAsalo Florists 568^70 WASHINGTON STREET - BUFFALO, N. Y. New Ejigland Florist Supply Co. 276 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Telephones. Fort Hill, 3469 and 3135 Would like to handle consignments from growers of good Snapdragon and novelties. HERMAN WEISS, Wholesale Florist 130 West 28th Street, New York City Boston Floral Supply Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS DEALERS IN Q^^ Flowcrs and Evcrgrcens We manufacture our own Wax Flowers, Baskets, Wire Frsunes, and preserve our own Cycas and Foliage right in our own factory. OFFICE, SALESROOMS, SHIPPING DEPT. OTIS SFREET ^^1^!^,^, 96 Arch Street BOSTON, MASS. 15 Unknown customers kindly give reference or cash with order The Hoase for QaaHty tmd Service ZECH & MANN tgf^We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictlgr Wholesale Busiiiese 30 Eat Randolph Street, CHlCAflO MMCHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS O- to drive home to our salespeople. Profits pay their salaries. There would be no profits without cus- tomers. No employee serves the com- pany well unless he satisfies the customers. I have had something to say before about the necessity of having sales- men properly trained so as to make a good impression when meeting cus- tomers. To my mind this is one of the secrets of a successful retail busi- ness. One careless, slovenly, dis- courteous, or garrulous salesperson can do more harm in one day than the value of his or her week's salary. It would seem as though a plan tried out by a shoe concern In Montreal might be adapted to meet the needs of florists who have a rush of business at certain hours but long dull periods at other times. This concern presented a dollar bill to each customer who bought shoes during the dull hours. A florist might offer a carnation or some other bloom to help even up the buying period. This leads to another thought, the possibilities of interest- ing merchants in the distribution of flowers to help trade under special conditions. Not long ago I heard of a florist who went to a department store which was having difflculty in disposing of cer- tain merchandise, and succeeded in selling him ten thousand roses. A rose was given to each customer and a big rush of business resulted. Inci- dentally there was a very curious cir- cumstance in connection with this deal. A florist who had a store in the immediate vicinity found himself un- expectedly deluged with orders and in a short time was cleaned out of roses, simply as a result of the free distri- bution of the department store, which got everybody to thinking about flow- ers and greatly stimulated the demand for them. Getting back again to the attitude of clerks toward customers, I was inter- ested in the special despatch from Miami, Okla., to the ReUil Public Ledger of Philadelphia. It seems that a certain concern lost several of their best customers, one after another, and couldn't understand why. Finally one member of the firm put the question direct to an old customer, a lady whom he met on the street. "If there was anything the matter with the goods," he said, "we will willingly replace them." "It wasn't the goods at all." It's those insulting clerks you have. When you are in the store they are very at- tentive to all customers — the very acme of courtesy, but when you are away these same clerks are rude and often really Insulting." Now the natural thing to do under such circumstances would be to call the clerks together and give them a call down. The store owner, however, was sceptical as to what the results would be. Instead, he annoimced the next morning that a commission of two per cent would be paid the clerks on each one's sales, in addition to the regular salary. The change in those clerks was In- stantaneous— from hanging back and waiting for another to wait upon a customer, each tried to be the first one there. No more was there any squabbling with customers, and no more old customers quit the store, and one of the clerks was heard to say that she didn't feel like a beggar any more but like one of the firm. Results in actual sales? At the end of six weeks the owner figured out a profit of $310.00 more than in the pre- vious six weeks, in spite of the com- missions paid. All of which goes to show that you can catch more flies with molasses than with a club. DREER'S **Riverton Special" Plant Tubs No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 100 The The nea hoops Ifi in 14 in. 12 in. 30 in. Sin. Eiverto^Tub is sold exclusively "by us, and Is the best ever introduced. test, lishtest. and cheapest. Painted preen and bound with electric-welded The four largest sizes are equipped with drop handles ro the 20 in. $4.50 SH9.50 $375.00 18 in. 3.30 .30.00 293.0C 200.00 170.00 115.00 77.50 61.00 i.no 1.30 .no .75 26.00 21.50 15.00 9.90 8.00 HENRY A. DREER, weis. Plants. Bnito ami siiipii»s. 7U-716 Chcstnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. CYPRESS GREENHOUSE STOCK PECKY CYPRCSS STOCK HOT BED SASH Ask for Circular D and Prices THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER COMPANY NEPONSET, BOSTON HORTICULTURE January 17, 1920 ULOO-V. A SI I. Pill K- ■ill OlI.-rAItliOUC COMTOUND The Master Spray of the 20th Century f- V FOR THE CONTROL OF / CHWPIEJ rREMD'SlT)BMUm\ the sax .IOSE, oyster SHEU> and other SCALE INSECTS. OBEEN, BOSEY and WOOLEY' Arms — Known as Plant Lie*. PEAK rSYI.LA, CELERY, ONION and ROSE THKII'TS — Knoivn as Plant Fleas. And X\w Fl NCillS SPORES DEVELOPING the BROWN or RIPE ROT of the PEACH, PLUM and other STONE FRUITS. PEACH LE.\F CURL. APPLE and PEAR CA^fKER and SCAB. Ard many other species of FUNGI SPORES. Send for the New Booklet Describing SULCO-V.B. A combined contact insecticide and fungi- cide of known reliability — Right in Principle and Price From your dealer or direct — go to your dealer first i!i' COOK & SWAN CO. Inc. vCook&SwAwCo1n(. \ NEW\DBK.O.SA./ Simple, Sure and Safe Add 148 Front Street NKW YORK CITY 141 Milk Street BOSTON, MASS. Geo. H. Frailer, Mcr. The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. FUNGINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quarts, $1.00; Gallon, $3.00 SOLD BY DEALERS Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON, N. J. )reer'8 Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenlioiiaes Drive eisy and true, becaase both b«vel9 are on the same tide. Can't twist and break the glass io Iriviog. Galvan- ized and will not rnsU No rigbtB or left! The Peerless Glazioe Point ]■ patented. No other* like ^ it Order from youidealei, or direct from ns. 1000. aOc. postpaid. Sitnplei free. HEITRT A. DREES,! 714 Cheitnat Btreet^V ?hil»(l0lphtft. Sare your plant* and trees. Just the thing for greenhouse and outdoor ni*. Destreys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale. Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc., without Injury t» plants and without oder. Used accerding te directions, our stand- ard Insecticide will prerent raTsges aa yeur crops by Insects. Non-poiseaous and harmless te user aad plant. Leading SeedsBea aad Florists have used it with weBdertnl results. Destroys Lice In Peultry Heuies, Fleas en Dogs aad all Domestic Pets. Excellent as a wash fer dogs and ether animals. Relieres nange. Dilute with water 30 te 50 parts. Ml Pint, SOc; Pint, 50o.; Quart, »0e.! Vi Gallon, $1.60; Gallon. $2.S0; S Gal- Ion Can, $10.90; la Galloa Can, $20.00. Direction on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY lift S. 421 W. Li*|tH St. kMam. M OAMBBIDOS MVW TOBX 9 World's Oldest and Largeat Manufacturer* of FLOWER POTS WHTT A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. When writing to advertisen kindly mention HORTICULTURE CARLUDEVICAS. The genus of carludeviea affords us a reasonable number of desirable species well deserving their cultiva- tion. Their comparative ease of cul- ture, their elegance and adaptability tor decorative purposes, indoors as well as outdoors, are things not to be overlooked. Be it for the semi-tropi- cal garden, conservatory, house or table decoration, one will always find his acquaintance with them highly gratifying and compensating. In cul- tivation they are generally regarded to be palms, nine out of ten who are familiar with them at all feel disap- pointed when informed otherwise, but they are certainly not palms. They be- long to the cyclanth division of the pandanads. Th^y are palm like in ap- pearance but belong to the tribe of I yclanthae and not palmaceae. They are usually propagated by seeds, suckers and the division of old plants. The seeds are very fine and must be sown rather carefully. With gentle bottom heat and with sphagnum moss as a medium for germination, they will make their appearance with- in two or three weeks. And when division is resorted to, it should al- ways be done in the spring months. They should be potted in a mixture of two parts of sandy loam soil, one part of well rotted cow manure and liber- ally watered and syringed. The following three species are very desirable: C. palmata. This is a very desirable and beautiful species. It is very suitable for the conservatory, dwelling house and semi-tropical garden. Its leaves or blades are palmate, two to three feet across, and divided into four lobes; the petioles are round. smooth, dark green and from four to six feet in height. C. elegans. A real elegant and charming species, under good cultiva- tion attaining a height of from three to six feet. It is still more beautiful and elegant than the above. Its blades are four or five lobed and cut into segments. C. rotundifolia. A very ornamental plant, much resembling C. palmata; It is usually three lobed, which are segmented and pendant, and give an exceedingly graceful appearance to the whole plant. It is admirably adapted for table decorations when in a young state. S. J. Sherman. 523 Christopher Ave. Brooklyn, N. Y. Janimry 17, 1920 H 0 HT 1 C U 1/r U H E of) For GuNtani Bluint USE IT NOW F. 0. ptno( CO. 12 W. BlOilOWIV NCWYOM Mastica Ib elastic and tenacious, ailinits of expansion and contraction. I'utty iKnoiues hard and lirlttle. Brolien glass more easily removed without tireaklng of other glass as occure with hard putty. Last longer than putty. Easy to apply. CONCENTRATEb PULVERIIED MANURE Pnlveiixed or Shredded Cattle Manure Pulverized Sheep Manure The Florists' Scandard of uniform Kifih quality for over ten ye&rs. Specify WIZARD BRAND «n your Supply House Order, or wrttc us direct for prices and freight rates. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. 84 Union Stook Yard, Obicaco Dlfflent and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading In- ducements made to secure business. Over SO years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SieeERS & SHMHERS Patent Lawyen Box 9, National ITnlon Bnlldlna Wanhlne^tnn. D. C. A Fitting for each re- quirement. Get ac- quainted with o n r method of Bracing, Shelvine:, Piping, etc Each Fitting adds neat- ness to your house and reciures the labor ro«t of repair work in gen- eral to a very low flff- ore. I^et ns send you our catalog. ADVANCE CO. Richmond, Ind. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net ANT KXTEBMINATOKS PERCO-HKAND ANT EXTERMINATOR noes Kill Them. Ask for rriies PKRKKCTION CHEMICAL CO., INC IBl H Washington St.. Flushing, N. Y. AKAUCARIAS Araucarla Excelsior— Very line plants; 6 inch. 4 anil 0 ..lers. J4.0U and $5.00 each. Packing charged at cost. W. K. IIARKIS, 55th .St. and SprlngUeld Ave.. W. Phila- delphia, Pa. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSU8 Asparagus plumosus seedling: $1.00 per 100; $0.00 per 1.000. ALFRED M. CAMP- KELL, Strafford, Pa. BULBS C KEUR & SONS. HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 32 Broadway. CANNAS For the best tlp-to-Date Cannas, get new price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple. 1000 for 35c.; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid I L. PILLSBURY, Gaiesburg, 111. FERNS Scottli and Teddy Jr. (extra fine) 6 in , $1.U0, $1.25; 8 m., $2.00; }0 in iiM ea^b. Packing charged at cost. WM. K. HARRIb, 55th St. and Springfield Ave., W. Phila- delphia, Pa. DAHLIAS Fragrant Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick. Grinnell. $1000 per clump. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford. Mass. New Paeony Dahlia— John Wanamaker. Newest. Handsomest, Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big Btocli of best cut-flower varieties Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. GOLD FISH Gold fish, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles globes, aquarium, flsh goods, nets, etc wholesale FRANKLIN BARRKTT, Breeder, 4815 D. St., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale, bend for price list. LABELS Wood labels for nurserymen and florists. THE BENJAMIN CHASE CO., Derry Vil- lage, N. H. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO.. Orchid Growers and Kaisers. Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laelio-Cattleyaa our specialty One trial order solicited. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest eollMtloB. 1200 sorts. Send for list C. BETSCHHR. Canal Dover, O. SPHAGNUM MUSS Live Sphagnum Moss, orchid peat aod orchid baskets always on hand. LAQEB & HURRKLL, .Summit. N. J. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, cbole* collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for immediate effect: also CllmblBg Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount Hlssarilli Nur- sery, New Rochelle, N. Y. WEED EXTElfMINATOKS PERCO-BRAND POWDEKED WEED EXTERMINATOR. Inexpensive. Efflcient. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., INC. 151 H Washington St. Flushing, N. T. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHBB'S WIRB WORKS. 264 Randolph St., Detroit Mich. INSECTICIDES PERCO-BRAND INSECTICIDES. A Standardized, Complete and Inexpensive Line. Ask for Prices. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., INC. 151 H Washington St, Flushing, N. Y. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE HELP WANTED Two apprentices to learn carnation growing. Apply to WILLIAM SIM, Clifton- dale, Mass. WE ARE SFBOIALISTB IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free from Bubbles Uniform In Thickness PAINTS and PUTTY Sreaihouse White i.^t'-pli^i'cc"' ^^—~~^^-^^—^^^ Florists Prefer It will pay you to get our estimates. THE DWELLE-KAISER oo. 251 Einl Street BUFFALO, N. T. Horticultural Books For Sale by IIORTirrLTtKE rVBLISIIING CO. Clir> siintheniuiu Manual. Elmer I >. Smith $0.50 The Chrysanthemum. Horring- ton 50 Commercial Carnation Culture. 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Class Articles SP^i^l effort has been made to saeora tbe best cultural advices for the plants requiring peculiar or particular handling. Here are some of the titles of these articles: Ants; Autnmn Qardening; Bedding; Dis- eases- Drainage; Floral Designs; Formal Oardenlng; Hotbeds and Coldframes: Insects; Landscape Oardenlng; Lawn Plant- ing; Orchards; Rock Oardenlng; Subtropical Qardening; Tools and Implements; Village Improvements; Window Boxes, etc. General Index '"'• ^'"' volume contains a complata .A.9^* Index to the entire work, enabling * «^ the reader to locate volume and page of any sub- ».v° a*^^ Ject he has in mind. ^ **''^'^ The complete set of six volnmes, boand In . '^'^^^^^V^^^ decorated bQckram, will be delivered to ■ -« » -c -, ,*. ^ . you for 11 months, until the fall amount of SSS has becD paid. Cash priee SSS. Further Particulars Sent on Request HORTICULTURE, 78 Devonshire St. rat«d bQekram* will be dellTered to 1a<® ■ MASS. Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. O. KAINS Lecturer on Horticulture, Columbia University Few practices in the handling of plants, especially fruit bearing plants, attract so much interest as do those of pruning. The methods are so varied, the results lo diverse, and the opinions of growers so apparently con- tradictory that this subject is always one of the most Interesting, and the surest to hold attention and arouse discussion. Particularly during the last ten or fifteen years when the principles of plant physiology have been more and more satisfactorily applied to plant production and man- agement has interest settled in pruning. During the latter half of this time also more and more investi- gations and tests have been conducted by experiment stations and other workers to test out methods and principles in the Interest of science and for the benefit of growers. The accumulation of such new knowledge has become very considerable especially in the last de- cade, but it is necessarily so scattered that very few growers have access to it, hence the demand for a book, which shall present the really important features of these investigations as well as set forth the fundamental principles based upon the laws of plant growth. This volume is lavishly illustrated mainly by actual photographs of specimens which show good and bad practlc3s. The author has spared neither time nor ex- pense in gathering his photographs, each one of which tells its story. After a few pages of Introduction the author discusses Plant Physiology as related to pruning. A chapter takes up the Philosophy of Pruning, itself a very in- teresting subject. Then follows a classification and clear discussion of Buds, very fully illustrated from life. How Wounds Heal is an exceedingly interesting chapter, as are also those on Prevention and Repair of Mf ' nr.cal Injuries, Pruning Nursery Stock, Young Tre^ -'re Trees and Odd Methods of Pruning and Train)'. t Juvenating Neglected Trees and Practical Tree Surgery. Profusely illustrated. 400 pages. 5% x 8 inches. Cloth. Net, $2.00. HORTICI'LTCRE PUBLISHING CO. 78 Devonshire Street Boston, Maes. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice By M. G. KAINS We have had many inquiries from time to time tor a reliable and up-to-date book on plant propa- gation, but were always at a loss to find any pub- lication that we could recommend. The subject has been dealt with In fragmentary manner only In books that have come to our notice. So It Is well that this new work has been issued, espec- ially as it is both comprehensive and practical, and It should meet with a ready sale among plantsmen, nurserymen and gardeners. There are nineteen chapters covering in detail topics ot ser- mlnatlon and longevity of seeds, propagating by buds, layering, cuttings, grafting, etc., fruit tree stocks, scions, etc., and there are eight pages ot condensed cultural instnictloos in tabulated form, covering annuals and pe/ennlals from seed, woody plants, evergreens, vines, bulbs and tubers, greenhouse and house plants, terns, palms, water plants, orchids and cacti. The illustrations are numerous, comprising 213 figures and halftone plates. There are 322 pages well bound and on heavy paper, teeming with helpful Information. It Is a book which no cultivator can afford to do without. It Is worth many times Its price. Copies can be supplied from the office of HORTTCTTtr TTTRB at publisher's price, $2.00. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 7S Devonshire Street BoBt'On, Ma«8. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXXI JANUARY 24, 1920 No. 4 NEW ROSES FOR 1920 We shall offer for 1 920 the three New Roses : — PILGRIM CRUSADER and MRS. JOHN COOK We want you to know them. May w^e send you full descriptions? Your re- quest will bring it. A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL. CONN. FERNS THE VICTORY FERN (Nephrolepis victoria) We take pleasure in offering this new and valuable variety of Nephrolepis. It is a beautifully crested form of "Teddy, Jr." fvvith fronds frequently subdivided on the ends, making a most uniqr,e, distinct, and desirable variety. Tnis fern was AWARDED A BRONZE MEDAL at the S. A. F. Convention at Detroit in August, 1919. The judges of the award reported as follows: "Special stress is laid on the new fern Victory, with a rapid growth and a branching at end of fronds, making it a shapely plant. It should be a commercial success, and we RECOMMEND IT MOST HIGHLY." strong plants, 2y^incli pots $3.00 p-r dozen, $20.(10 per 100 Strone slants 3y2-lneh pots 7.50 per doien, 60.00 per 100 . EX^nes^ei=imens: 8-inch, $3.00: 10-inel.. $.5.00; 12-,nch. $7.50. NEPHROLEPIS: . ,,. . „. 5?^ Elec:inti88ima, elegantissima compactn. 8'4-mrh »0.I6 WepanUssima and elegantissinia comp.x-la, 6-inch 75 ElBKantissima and eleBantissima compacia, J-jne" '■"" KleKnntlssima and elegantissima compacta, lO-incb MarrisU, 8-incli Dwarf, Boston, 8-inch • ■ ■ • ■ •'•;■■ •-•••••• If plants are shipped in pots, 10% additional. F. R. PIERSON, Tarrytown. N. Y. 4.00 8.00 2.00 CATTLEYAS really u'oniicrfull.v choir** Stock, running inoHtly in llii* iliirkfT hliHilcs. KoseN, (iiniiitinnh, \ iolels, j._^ y^ White l.,ila<-, \ alley, Mieii- oiH'lte, ( alHiKliila, Freohia, un«l all "ther S«'a«onable Fl»)\vf rh. Everything In Cut Flowers. PinntB, iireens, KibbotiN nn erbena, Salpiglossis, Asparagus, Cosmos, Candytuft, Snapdragon, L,obelia, Phlox, Scabiosa, Gypsophila. BULBS — Gladioli, Cannas. Tuberoses, Caladiums, Dahlias, Anemones, Madeira Vines, Cinnajnon Vines. I>ilium Auratimi, Rubnini, Magnifleum, per case, $32.00. I.ilium Giganteum, 7-9 Case 300, 8-9 Case 250; per case, .*50.0«. If you have not received our Florist List, a post card will bring it. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. 12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Square BOSTON, MASS. SEEDS AND lULBS IBobbington's 128 Chambara St., N. Y. City A Card This Size Costs only 90c. per Week on Yearly Order It would keep your name and your •pecialty before the whole trade. A half-Inch card coats only 45c. per week on yearly order. 64 HORTICULTURE January 24, 1920 BEGONIAS IN BLOOM IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT FINE STOCK FOR NOW OR GROWING ON CHATELAINE, 3inch, $15.00 per 100; -J-inch, $20.00 per 100; 4%-inch, $35.00 per 100; 5-iiich, $50.00 per 100. MRS. PATTEN (the dark pink sport of Chatelaine), a fine Christmas or Easter variety — 3-inch, 20c.; 4-inch, 27V2C.; 4V2-inch, oOc; 5-inch, 65c. each. HARDY LILIES — Ours are here safe, not frozen or started. Auratum, Album, Magnifieum, 8/9, 200 per case, 9/11, 125 per case, $30.00 per case. Now or when you are ready. GIGANTEUM LILIES — 6/8 and 7/9 not frozen, started or injured in any way, these bulbs are of very best grade. Now or when you are ready for them at $55.00 per case, plus 20c. per month storage charges. NOTICE — 6% to 7-inch Giganteum, guaranteed single crown, 350 to the case, and to my mind the very best value offered, $50.00 per case. BOSTON AKD AVHITSIANI FERNS. 2^4 in., pot grown, $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. OTCI.AMBN SEEDUNGS, twice transplanted, assorted stock, of a select strain. $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Salmon alone, $10.00 per 100. T.\BL.E FERNS of very best quality and assortment. 2Vi In., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. crNEBARiA HYBRID.*, half dwarf, 3 in., $12.00 per 100. CVLBNDULui, Oranse Kins. An improved winter-flower- ing strain. $5.C0 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Doable or Single PETrNIAS. Rooted cuttings at $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Our stock of Double Petunias comprises ten colors, all distinct, also an A-1 variety of Single Mixed, as well as Rosy Morn, separate. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS and SPRENGERI. Seedlings. $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per 1000. Fine 2% in. pots, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Fine 3 in. pots, $10.00 per 100, $95.00 per 1000. BONNAFFON SOII, CUTTINGS. ImmedUte sliipment. If you want to change or improve your strain, get some of these now. You can work up a fine lot of stock and this is from a particularlv healthy strain, no midge and no Wind plants. WELL ROOTED STOCKY CUT- TINGS, $16.1X1 per 1000. We have 500 PEI^VRGONIUMS, mixed, including four best sorts. Can ship at once. Strong, 2Vi in. pots. Good value at $14.IX) per 100. AGER.4TUM Stella Gnrney. Rooted cuttings at $1.50 per 100. $12.00 per 1000. PRI>nL.4 OBCONIC*. 3 in. at $10.00 per 100. YELLOW MARGUERITES. 2 in. at $5.00 per 100. BOS- TON YELLOW MARGUERITES, R. C. $3.50 per 100, $.30.00 per 1000. MRS. S.4NDER M.ARGUERITES, R. C $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. NEW ROSES, FRANK W. DUNLOP and MADAME BUT- TERFLY. Own root, $40.00 per 100. $.350 per 1000; Grafted, $45.00 per lOO, $400 per 1000, from 2% in. pots. SNAPDR.iGON. free from disease, Silver Pink Nelrose, White, Yellow, Garnet. 214 in., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. I ! PFIITFR rn ^'""' 15 Cedar St., WATERTOWN STA. Li» «!• IXLdW I i-^rV V^V/» Brokers boston, mass. Short P. O. Address: L. J. Reuter Co., Boston 72, Mass. F. T. D. ACCOUNTS. From Now On They Will be Paid Through the Clearing House. An important statement has just been sent out by Albert Pochelon, Secretary of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. It reads as fol- lows: A resolution adopted by the Board of Directors authorizing the Secretary to pay all accounts that are sent to the Clearing House, took effect Janu- ary first. Accordingly, all accounts sent to the clearing house for collection will be paid promptly, after this ofiice has been assured that said account is due and no adjustments are necessary. A check for the amount less 20 per cent will be sent to the creditor. The florist owing the account, automatically bo- comes debtor to the F. T. D. A. for the full amount. All checks to be is sued against the Guarantee Fund of the Association. When the accounts are paid they will be credited to the Guarantee Fund less 20 per cent. Any surplus arising (after expenses are de- ducted for collection) from this pro- cedure will be turned into the general fund of the Association. The penalty for failure to pay the accounts within ten davs after due notice from the Secretary, will be sus- pension and the delinquent's name withdrawn from the list. Article 11. Section 10, Cons, and By-laws. Any balance due a suspended member of his Guarantee Fund after all accounts are paid will be remitted after a lapse of the authorized time, see Article 4. Section 6, Cons, and By-laws. The Secretary has been called to account many times by members of the F. T. D. A. for not using his official right in issuing checks to cover ac- counts due. To avoid further criti- cism the above action was declared timely. Yours for more F. T. D. A. co-opera- tion. AlBERT POCHELOX. Sec'y F. T. D. A. PHILADELPHIA. William J. Therry, late of Dreers, is now in charge of the vegetable seed department of I. N. Simon & Son at 5th and Market. Mr. Therry is one of the best posted men in the business, having been at it for over a quarter century and is especially strong on the market garden end. The Simon outfit has certainly secured a valuable man and the public will no doubt show its appreciation by still stronger adher- ence to this up-to-date firm. BOSTON. A union meeting of Massachusetts various agricultural organizations was held at Horticultural Hall this week. The Massachusetts Nurserymen's As- sociation and the Gardeners' and Flor- ists' Club of Boston, co-operated by conducting a session Wednesday even- ing at which time there was a lecture by Arthur Herrington, of Madison. N. J., on "Flowering Trees and Shrubs" and another by Ernest F. Coe, of New Haven. Ct.. on "Japanese Gardening and Gardens." Ernest H. Wilson, of the Arnold Ar- boretum, lectured for the Pennsylva- nia Horticultural Society, Tuesday evening. Mr. John Farquhar accompa- nied him to Philadelphia. E. 1. Farrington. editor of Horticul- ture, lectured on the Arnold Arbore- tum in the Essex Institute Course at Salem, Monday night. The Rochester, N. Y.. Florists' As- sociation has elected the following officers: President, George J. Keller; vice-president. James Sproat; secre- tary, Irving S. Briggs; treasurer, Har- ry L. Glenn. James Burke, for many years on the J. A. Foster estate In Warwich, R. I., has gone with Fred Davis of Paw- tucket. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXXI JANUARY 24, 1920 No. 4 THE TALK OF THE TRADE A comparison of the quality of cut roses offered in the wholesale markets of Boston and New York is interest- ing at this particular time. It is true that all grades can be found in both markets; it is also true that Boston is offering good average quality, but some of the very well grown Columbia and Premier that were seen in New York the past week were exceptional as re- gards color, size and in fact general finish. It would appear that these two varieties take kindly to growing con- ditions around New York and New Jersey. With the commercial varieties of the past few years, it was a pretty difficult thing to find better quality than was found in the Boston market, but it does seem now that New York is tak- ing the lead on Columbia and Premier at least. The growers of years gone by when long-stemmed stock was in demand cannot help noticing the change in this respect nowadays. Twelve, fifteen and eighteen inch stock is marketed in quantity, and these are the popular lengths. Very little of the very long- stemmed stock is brought in, and there is no question that it does not pay to pinch for three feet stems. placed upon American roses going in- to Canada. It would seem that there must have been something considered and ' proposed in this respect, but I heard one prominent rose grower say that he had it upon good authority that there was no intention of "a re- venge boycott" on American-grown stock. The whole trouble was started with the idea that rose midge was com- ing into Canada from American grow- ers, and if this embargo was proposed or it it is going into effect, it is with an idea for their own protection and not to boycott American stock with the idea of revenge as has been intimated. There has been more or less talk going around regarding an embargo Bulbous stock is commencing to ap- pear on the market and pans of very well grown tulips in particular are Forced Darwin Tulip William Copeland 66 HORTICULTURE January 24, 1920 seen. The early lots of hyacinths, at least those that I have seen up to this time, are decidedly inferior. There is some very fine Darwin tulip stock offered, however, and this tulip grown properly so that it is not drawn up with too long stems, is about as satis- factory as any bulb that can be put in to the retail store. There is a grand range of colors, with good size and general finish Sometime ago, I spoke about Ca- mellia as a good plant to be taken up by tlie plant grower to help fill the gap occasioned by the absence of so many Christmas and Easter offerings that we have been in the habit of getting abroad; consequently 1 was interested to notice that Mr. Thomas Roland of Nahant has a nice block of camellia coming along, which should be in good shape for next season. He probably will have enough to fill one fair-sized house, and they will be welcomed in- deed by the plant buyers. Mr. William Elliott, in talking to the members of the Boston Florists' As- sociation at their last meeting on the subject of market conditions and prices as they affected the grower, to my mind brought out one very impor- tant point and one which is vital to the grower. That was the increasingly large sale every year of artificial leaves and flowers tor Memorial Day work. Mr. Elliott thinks that the store man is not playing fair with the grower in pushing the artificial wreaths so hard. He compared the prices of a number of years ago when short roses would go somewhere near $6.00 per 100 on that particular day, and the price of the past two years when $2.00 per 100 was nearer the average. Prob- ably the store man will have his side to, this argument and we are going to have a chance to hear from him at one of the meetings in the near future, but the fact remains that the grower is made to suffer through the heavy sale of these good-for-nothing concoctions. In spite of the fact that some of the early bulb stock has been inclined to come blind, it was very pleasing to see such a nice lot of stock at Frank Edgar's place in Waltham. His Gold- en Spur certainly has done all that could be expected, and all of his bulb stock seems to be of better than aver- age quality. Two interesting points in connection with bulbs may well be noted. First, the retail store m.an seems to be hold- ing off this season from buying- pan stock. He claims that the price is too high, and it is noticeable that instead of buying in dozen lots as in previous years it is a sort of hand-to-mouth way that he carries this stock. Now when we think of the price of the bulbs, the labor, and the loss from those that come blind and other causes, it doesn't seem that bulb stock is bringing any more than can well be expected; in tact, to my mind this line does not run as high proportionately as most any other crop. The other point is that the Holland- er who is making his first round of visits now is quoting as high and in many cases higher than the past year. I am not prepared to say whether these high prices are necessary; the condi- tions in Holland are not known to me. However, the Dutch Bulb Growers' Association have set their prices, and already we can see that this has stop- ped many a grower from placing early orders. True it is that many wait for the second trip of the Hollanders which comes in the spring, and if I am not mistaken many buyers of bulbs, particularly some of those who have been through the mill for many years and buy in large quantities, are going to hold off until next fall. I have heard several say that there will be a better chance to buy then than now. Let us see it this works out. The tact re- mains that unless bulbs come down somewhat, the store man can hope for no easing off in price, in fact he may have to pay more., It is interesting to find that even the seedsmen are taking up the "Say it with flowers" slogan. In the 1920 retail catalogue put out by John Lewis Childs, the national motto stands out very prominently, being lettered at the base of the splendid cut of Autumn Glory Chrysanthemum. Certainly the florists will appreciate this kind of co- operation. Mr. Childs goes even furth- er than this by writing a little per- sonal message about flowers and their value in the home. The Childs people are noted for the novelties which they feature. Novelties are not very plentiful this year, to be sure, but Mr. Childs has several excel- lent colored plates in which he illus- trates Lythrum Rose Queen, Monarda Cambridge Scarlet, an attractive Veronica, several of the newer dahlias and five of the new large flowering type of Lemoinei hybrid gladioli. The illustrations are always among the most charming features of a Childs catalogue, the color work being splen- didly done. SWEET PEA SCHEDULE FOR 1920. The schedule of the Twelfth Annual Exhibition and Convention of the American Sweet Pea Society to be held under the auspices of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society in the Horticultural Hall, Boston, July 10-11, 1920, has just been issued. The officers of the American Sweet Pea Society are George W. Kerr, presi- dent; Edwin Jenkins, vice-president; William Gray, secretary; William Sim, treasurer. Executive Committee — The above officers and David Don, W. A. Sperling, John H. Stalford, James Stuart, E. C. Vlck. Nomenclature and Trials Committee —Prof. A. C. Beal, William N. Craig, George W. Kerr, Leonard Barron. Trial Grounds — Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. Exhibition Committee — George W. Kerr, chairman, W. A. Sperling, James Wheeler, William Sim, John H. Stal- ford, William Gray. Entries must be made on the entry blanks supplied by the secretary, Wil- liam Gray, Bellevue avenue, Newport, R. I., and mailed to reach him at New- port on or before Thursday, July 8th. Entries in the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society's part of the schedule must be made to Wm. P. Rich, secre- tary of Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 300 Massachusetts Ave., Bos- ton, Massachusetts. Trade exhibitors intending to enter in the American Sweet Pea Society's Gold Medal Class^the Silver Cup Class, or to make a special exhibit should no- tify the secretary three days previous to the opening of the exhibition, stat- ing the amount of space they intend to fill. Entry in the American Pea Sweet Society's classes is free to members of the American Sweet Pea Society. Non-members competing must accom- pany their entries with an entry fee of $2. All exhibits must be staged by 12 o'clock on Saturday, July 10th. All Sweet Peas exhibited (except in classes for display and arrangements for effect) must be legibly named on cards furnished or approved by the secretary. SURPLUS CINERARIAS Excellent Plants at $1.25 Each Should like to sell the lot to one party HARMONY GROVE CORPORATION Salem, Mau. January 24, 19''0 HO RTICULTUKE 67 ROSE COLUMBIA WINS. Given the Gertrude M. Hubbard Medal By American Rose Society The Executive Committee of the American Rose Society at a recent meeting in New Yorl? City voted to award to tlie liybrid tea rose Columbia, registered in 1917 by E. G. Hill of Richmond, Indiana, the Gertrude M. Hubbard gold metal for the best rose of American origin Introduced during the last Ave years. This reward was made possible by the generosity of Mrs. Gertrude M. Hubbard of Twin Oaks, Washington, D. C, and has been awarded but once when, in 1914, it was given to M. H. Walsh of Woods Hole, Massachusetts, for the introduction of the climbing rose Excelsa. The honor which goes to Mr. Hill is distinctive. It is the highest honor which the American Rose Society can confer on a hybridizer, and it is a recognition, not only of a variety of merit but of the valued work of a pioneer in rose breeding — one who has devoted a half century of real service in the advancement of the rose, through breeding a type admirably suited for American conditions. E. A. White, Secy. A very good description of Columbia is to be found in one of Charles H Totty's catalogues. It reads as fol- lows: "This variety sends up quickly nu- merous stiff stems which are of good length without pinching, and naturally throws long, stiff smooth stems. It is a free easy grower with beautiful foliage, the leaves spaced just right to please a cut-flower grower and to form a fine setting for the bloom. "A Rose without a thorn, almost!" Thornlesa for 10 to 12 inches below the flower, as well as very few thorns on the lower stem. Color true pink about the shade of a perfect Shawyer, deepen- ing as it opens to glowing pink; a pe- culiarity of the variety is that the shades all become more intense until the full maturity of the flower is reached." RHODE ISLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The seventy-fifth annual meeting will be held in the Lecture Room, Public Library, Providence, R. I. on January 21. At this meeting Mr. K. E. WE NOW INTROmt E Gladiolus "White America" A B^edllnK of "America," having »ame» habit of ffrowth, form of flower ami HubHta-nt-e. Color — hiuis fleHh-wUll« oi>«uinK clear whU«>. with a Blight mark of blu« In throat. THE MOST IMPORTANT NEW VARIETY SINCE "AMERICA." Bulbs— ¥2.00 per dox.; «16.00 p«r 100; $125.00 p«r 1000. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. WHOLESAUt DEPARTMENT KLOWEKFIKLD, t,. I., N. Y. FAMOUS WABAN ROSES Orown and laid «xoliulTel7 t>j WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES RoNea at wholesale; shipped by express uiTwbere. Kindt: Ruuell, Hadley, Ophelia, Premier, Thayer, Brilliant, Killamey, White Ktllamey. Contracts given for minimum deliveries daily or weekly, with protection in Holiday Seasons. Write or telephone BOSTON OFFICE, 15 BEACON STREET Mention this Paper HAYMARKET 8«0 uiiiiMiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiuiiiiitiliii iiiniiiiiiiiitiiillllillllllMiiniiiiiiiriHiiiiiiiiniiiinilnuililiiitillllluiiiiimtiiiiHiluilimiuillluuHUUunw lllollratl) $^ Sons Plant Specialists POINSETTIA, single and made up pans. unsurpassed CYCLAMEN — BEGONIAS Quality Come and Imped Out Stock. N^ver in Better Condition 139 TjBeaver Street WALTHAM, MASS. aiinmiii iiiituitiniiitiinnnmiiit iitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiitiiiimiiiiiiiiiiitiiimiiiiiimiiiuimiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiuiiiiiiiiuiinuiuiiiiiuiuiiiiiiiuiiiittMuuuMi P L A IMTS Cyclamen, $1.50 and up; Begonias, 75c to $2 each; Poin- settias, single, 50c, 75c and $1 each; pans, made up with Ferns and Peppers, $1.50 to $4 each. FERNS, Scottii, Verona, Boston and Roosevelt, 50c to $2 each. FRANK EDGAR, Waverley, Mass. Gillett, of Southwlck, Mass. will lec- ture on the "Cultivation of Native Plants." This Is an unusually interest- ing subject. There are great possibili- ties for starting a profitable business in propagating native plants, such as ferns, wild flowers, shrubs, trees, etc. and selling them tor home decoration. Mr. Gillett has worked up a profitable business in this way. The business meeting is at 7.45 p. m. and the lecture at 8.00 p. m. Erskt K. Thomas, Seo. Kingston, R. I. 68 HORTICULTUEE January 24, 1920 HORTICULTURE KstabUahed by WlUlam J. Stewart In IMVi VOL. XXXI JANUARY 24, 1920 No. 4 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING COMPANY 78 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. EDWARD I. FARRINGTON, Editor. Telephone Port Hill S694 ADVERTISING BATES: Per Inch, 80 Inohes to page fl.25 Disooant on Contracts for consecntlTe insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), 6 per cent.; tliree monttis (13 times), 10 per oent. ; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (52 times), SO per oent. Page and half page space, not consecntlve, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION BATES: One Year, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, $2.00; To Caimda, $1.60. Blntered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1897. To comply with a new Post Office requirement, when writing to Hobticoltuke, please use the following form: HoETiCTiLTUBE, 78 Devonshire Street, Boston 9, Mass. The city of Boston is divided into districts, and each dis- trict is numbered. If you will observe the number allotted to Horticulture, it will facilitate the delivery of mail to this office. Growers in New England and New York The Illinois are greatly aroused by the quarantine just quarantine declared by the state of Illinois as the re- sult of the European corn borer agitation. This quarantine bars out of the state dahlias, gladioli, chrysanthemums, geraniums, corn, broom corn and celery grown in any of the New England states or in New York. It is realized that the scare may readily spread to other states which in turn may take similar action, thus making the situation doubly serious. There are several large grow- ers of dahlias and gladioli in New England and New York who make heavy shipments to Illinois and adjacent states and doubtless will unite in prompt and vigorous action to have this embargo removed and to prevent its being im- posed by other states. Mr. J. K. Alexander of East Bridge- water, a very prominent dahlia grower, has been quick to .see the danger, and expects a movement which will help to save the business interests of eastern growers. As Mr. Alexander points out, this embargo is wholly unnecessary and entirely unjust. The danger of spreading the corn borer through the medium of dahlia roots and gladioli corms is too remote to even justify consideration. The borer lives over in the stalks, possibly, but these stalks are all cut off before shipment. Moreover, the dahlia roots are cut up into single pieces, and it would be impossible for them to carry the pests. Both dahlia roots and gladiolus corms must of necessity undergo considerable handling which would be another measure of safety. There is still another point, too, as Mr. Alexander pointed out, at a meet- ing in Boston last fall. Dahlia roots are always planted commercially five or six inches deep and it was admitted at this meeting that the borers had never been fouod more than an inch or two under the ground. Still another interesting phase of the question was en- countered in discussing the matter with a prominent Mass- achusetts grower. It was pointed out by this man that the quarantine notice sent out by the Illinois officials specifies simply dahlias and gladioli without mentioning roots or corms. This man says that as the notice reads It actually applies to flowers or plants. He ships neither, but will continue to cut and ship bulbe and corms, feeling under this notice he has a perfect right to do so. To some extent chrysanthemums and geraniums are also shipped from New England and New York and of course the growers are hit by this embargo. If there were any real danger or if the quarantine were justified by the facts, the growers would submit gracefully, but they feel that under the circumstances the Illinois authorities have simply built up a straw man for the purpose of knocking him down and that they are laboring under a huge misappre- hension in taking this drastic action. It is significant too, that almost at the same time a notice is being sent out from Washingon that the Eujro- pean Corn Borer is not as dangerous a pest as was sup- posed because when found in the West it has only one brood yearly, making it much more easy to control. Al- together, there is every reason to expect that the New England and New York growers will make a vigorous pro- test and one which will have results. It was an exceedingly difficult problem The rose award with which the executive committee of the American Rose Society was con- fronted when it was obliged to choose the best rose of American origin in competition for the Gertrude M. Hub- bard medal, as reported elsewhere in this issue. Aiout forty roses were eligible, and they included both the green- house and outdoor varieties. Moreover, they included varie- ties which, while well adapted to cultivation in some parts of the country, do not thrive well in others. If reports are true, however. Columbia was the first choice of a greater part of the executive committee. It can well be imagined that Premier, Red Radiance, Los Angeles, Mrs. Moorfield Story and Ophelia Supreme might have warm supporters. Apparently, however, Columbia stood high above all the others in the committee's estimation. Columbia is, of course, a greenhouse rose primarily, and it will be rememibered that when the last award was made it was to an outdoor rose, Excelsa, originated by Mr. Walsh of Woods Hole. Possibly the committee purposes to alternate indoor and outdoor roses as a means of avoiding criticism. In the opinion of some people it would have been better had several classes been provided for, or a proper method of scoring arranged which would simplify matters a little. Without much question, the choice of the committee this year will be pretty generally approved, but the time is likely to come, when the competition will be so close that making the award will prove a heart-breaking matter. January 24, 1920 HOKTICULTURE 69 The Carnation Convention Chicago, Jan. 21, 1920. The annual convention of the Ameri- can Carnation Society being held here this week was attended by growers from all over the country who are in fine spirits and enthusiastic over busi- ness conditions. It must be admitted, though, that the attendance is a little below the average at these conven- tions. New England is most heavily represented of any distant section. The meeting hall is handsomely deco- rated. New England blooms led with the most important awards. Maine Sunshine, originated by C. S. Strout of Biddeford, Maine, received the Dorner gold medal. Laddie, shown by S. J. Goddard, was awarded the American Carnation Society's gold medal, and Laddie exhibited by Strout received the Carnation Society's silver medal. Mr. Strout's new crimson, Donald, was given the S. A. F. silver medal. A display of carnations was made by Mr. Strout and arranged by Mr. C. En- glemann, the famous English carna- tion grower now visiting in this coun- try, attracted particular attention. The flowers were displayed loose, and in small cups on standards in artistic fashion, with foils of green. An un- named seedling by Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Association took first prize in ino white. The nomination of Chas. W. Johnson for president was unanimous. The secretary and treasurer were renomi- nated unanimously. not gain mbre new members? Some plan that will produce results must be devised. Who can suggest one? Our membership list now stands at 300 annual members and 11 life mem- bers. These figures should be doubled. We have lost during the past year Frank A. Friedley, who died on March 9th, Henry Rohrer, who died on April 7th, and Robt. Montgomery who passed away on August 5th. There was paid into the Secretary's office: In dues ? 649.00 For advertising 285.00 For miscellaneous 82.00 Total n,016.00 all of which was turned over to the Treasurer and his receipt taken therefor. SECRETARY BAUR'S REPORT. In part Secretary Baur's report was as follows: The curtailed premium schedule of last year and the subsequent saving in money, has enabled the society to catch up In a measure with its finances. Prices on all supplies con- tinue high, however, and strict econ- omy must be practiced until either prices moderate or our income can be increased. We were successful in se- curing an unusual amount of advertis- ing tor this year's premium schedule, there being 36 full pages. Our mem- bers can make this a really valuable advertising medium by patronizing our advertisers. Plans which are in prospect, make it highly important that you lend your assistance along this line. It was most gratifying to note that our members are supporting the society most loyally. We have also re- instated 17 old delinquent members during the past year. But why do we The $1,000 in. the Fred Dorner Me- morial fund is not yielding sufficient interest to cover the cost of the Dor- ner Memorial medal at the present time. Prospects for any material re- duction in the cost of this medal in the near future do not seem bright and it would probably be wise to add two or three hundred dollars to this fund in order to again make it self-sustaining, unless the present fund can safely be invested so as to yield a higher rate of interest. Preparations for the fifth National Flowers Show have been resumed with a view to holding it in 1921. This so- ciety should lay plans to maintain its place in the front rank of the special societies by staging the greatest show of carnations ever put on display. We now have 251 members in the S. A. F. & O. H.. which entitles us to representation on their Executive Board. Our President, Theodore Dor- ner, has been appointed to serve dur- ing the present calendar year. A new rule, adopted last August, provides that all affiliating societies shall pay the expenses of their representatives, instead of their mileage being paid by the S. A. F. & O. H., as was done prev- ious to this year. This calls for ad- ditional funds again, if you desire your representative to attend these board meetings. Seven new seedling carnations were registered during the year and three sports were offered for registration. Six registrations were sent over from England, one a duplication of Torea- dor, a variety disseminated in this country some years ago. I ' ' This society is extremely fortunate in having locally, a man with such energ>' and executive ability as our Vice-President Chas. W. Johnson. To him is due in large measure, the credit for the efficient manner in which the local arrangements were managed. Our thanks are also due the Chicago Florists Club, the Chicago Retail Flor- ists' Association and The Commercial Flower Growers' Association, for their splendid co-operation in making this convention a success. A. F. J. Baub, Sec. TREASURER'S REPORT. General Fund— Expenses. Orders on treasurer paid $858.75 Jan. 12, 1920. Balance cash on hand 804.21 $1,662.96 General Fund— Receipts. .Ian 19, 1919. Cash on hand. $612.42 Cash received during year.. 1,050.54 $1,662.96 A Protest The Illinois Embargo on Dahlias and Gladioli is unjust and uncalled for. — Nobody kno-ws where the movement thus started -will end. — Growers in New England and New York must unite in a big fight to save their business interests. — Urgent action is needed. Who is with me on this? J. K. ALEXANDER, E. Bridgewater, Mass. 70 HORTICULTURE January 24, 1920 "The TelcRraph Florist" Haaibar of Floriiti' Teledrapli Dcllrery 124 TREMONT ST. N H. F. A, LANGE Worcester, Mass. Delivers to all Points in New England 100,000 Square Feet of Olara Member Florists' Telegraph Dellrery Aasoclatlon WORCESTER, MASS. RarnktU's Flower Shop HABB.T I. BANDAU., Proprietor, member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Providence, Rhode Island Jofinston Brothers LEAMMG FLORISTS 36 Dorrance Street Member Florists' Telegraph DellTerjr Quality and ReUabiUty WARBURTON FALX. BnrBB, HAB8. Deliveries of Flowers and Flanta In FATX BIVBB and oontlBOons territory. The Beacon Florist ' ""^rd!'.?^' BOSTON J. EISEMANN, Manager, 14 years bead decorator and designer for Penn's. Prompt, Efficient Service Onara,nteed. A Card This Size Costs only 90c. psr Week on Yearly Ordpr It would keep your name and your specialty before the whole trade. A half-Inch card costs only 45c. per week on yearly order. Permanent Fund. Jan. 19, 1919. Balance $2,625.31 Jan. 1, 1920. Interest 106.04 $2,731.33 Jan. 10, 1920. Transferred to general fund $106.04 Jan. 12. 1920. Balance 2,625.31 $2,731.35 Dorner Memorial Fund. Jan. 19, 1919. BalAnce $1,002.97 Jan. 10, 1920. Interest 40.50 $1,043.47 Jan. 10, 1920. Transferred to general fund $40.00 Jan. 12. 1920 Balance 1,003.47 $1,043.47 Total of All Funds. General Fund, First Merchants National Bank. Subject to check $804.21 Permanent Fund, Lafayette Loan & Trust Co 2,625.31 Dorner Memorial Fund, La- fayette Loan & Trust Co.. 1,003.47 $4,432.99 F. E. Dorner, Treas. NEW ENGLAND'S DELEGATION. A good sized delegation left Boston Monday to attend the Carnation Con- vention in Chicago. The party includ- ed S. J. Goddard of Framingham. Ernest Sanders and Thomas Pegler of Lewiston, Me., Geo. Buxton of Nashua, N. H., Charles Strout and wife of Bid- deford. Me., Walter Link of Arlington, Henry Penn of Boston, Louis Renter of Watertown and E. Allan Peirce of Waltham. W. D. Howard had intend- ed to be a member of the party but was unable to go because of illness. Mr. Winkler entered an exhibit of Morning Glow in competition for the prize for carnations with the best keeping qualities. The Pattens of Tewksbury sent a box of Ethel Fisher for exhibit. Mr. Strout also took on exhibits of two new varieties, and Mr. Goddard, when he joined the party at Framingham had boxes which were supposed to contain his best examples of Laddie. CAMBRIDGE, MASS. 681 MT. ACBCBN STREET Member F. T. D. HAROLD A. RYAN. Inc. "™''" BROCKTON, MASS. Belmont Flower Shop Member F. T. D. HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Speoialty ASK FOR UST IHOMAS ROLAND. Nakaiit.llhM. LAWRENCE ■ MASS. A. H. WAGLAND We Cover LAWBENCE, METHUEN, ANDOVEB, NOBTH ANDOVEB, SALiEM, N. H. and Contignona Territory Member of F. T. D, BEVERLY, MASS. BEVERLY FLOWER SHOP ?•?*?. MALDEN, MASS. J. WALSH & SON »t!%'rs: Telephone 1422 4 Main Street, TAUNTON, HA8K. Natiuil Florist for Tauaten and Vicinity ljaD£ BROS CO ■ 214F ftTI«w WASmVCTOlt BC GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Telettrapli Deilvery FLOWERS Till Best at Thi Lomst "l SERVE" Tk* Largest Popolar Prieod Bobm Ib Phlladelpkls F. M. ROSS Send orders to IM Bo. S2nd Street, PhllMlolpUtt. Other Store* U Bo. 60tli St., tVt K. Olr»rd Aveaao PHILADELPHIA Member Florists' Telecntph Delivery Orders from all ozeopt asaBskaaa tl the r. T. D. must bo smiiMnoalid Vf rssnlttaoeo. January 24, 1920 HORTICULTUEE 71 KANSAS cmr Traiufer Your Ordmn to SAMUEL MURRAY DARDS FLOWER SERVICl |M« spelt OUA.IIANTBKD SATISFACTION (or nearlx FIFTT TEARS. Bcsular Baropean ■alllnKi now eaubluhed. Ii«t Til flu your order! (or Btckmar riawer ■uketo, OarsBcei and Artlatia Boxaa at Ob* Flower*. DARDS, Inc., Florist, S41 Madison Ave., New York S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service means fresh, sturdy Stock and prompt deliveries in BUFFALO, liOCKPORT, NIAGARA FALLS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Televhenes IMl and I, IMS 1415 Farnum St. OIVIA.IHA, IMEB. THE KNOBLE BROTHERS CO. Flowtr* and Nursery Products Menber Florists' Telesraph Dsltvsry We are well equipped to handle your orders. UaS W. tStk MrsH OI.MTBLANl>. O. THE SMITH ftFEHERS CO 735 Euclid Av«nu« CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind ia Season PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. ORAKBLOW Ej^ Eotrythmg in Flowrt Broeul Street at Cumberland ^ Park Floral Co. B. E. QILLI8, PrMldant. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. MsMbsr Flerlsta* T«Urn>*k DellTOTy IN THE Kational Capitol u. •r DwIvM •■ Ovdar ky TwU- ■■•rh er ilhwalsi Twnmw* OEOROE H. COOKE Qua milt Am. M« li M. WAaMiir«T*x. » je. JOHN BREITMEYER'S — SONS=^ Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs - . . High Gradt Cut Blooms We cover all HIehlgran points and (ood sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. Send for Onr Valentine Folder H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Tlie Florist Supply House of .Vinerica 1139 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Advertising- Florists ! Our Service gives you 50 Advertise- ments Monthly taiien from News- papers far from your territory. ^^u^a-itN.^! BETTER ADZ '*'^"^^'^° N. Y. OENVER. COLORADO NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GARDENERS. Pres. L. P. Jensen of the National Association of Gardeners' has ap- pointed the following directors to serve until 1923: Robert Cameron, Ipswich, Mass.; Theodore Wirth, Min- neapolis, Minn.; George H. Pring, St. Louis, Mo.; George W. Hess, Washing- ton, D. C; Daniel J. Coughlin, Locust Valley, L. I.; John Barnet, Sewickley, Pa.; A. C. Jordan, Palm Beach, Fla. To succeed Thomas W. Head, elected treasurer (whose term expires 1922), George Wilson, Lake Forest, 111.; and to succeed Arthur Smith, elected trus- tee (whose term expires 1921), G. Hen- nenhofer, Great Falls, Mont. As it was voted at the Cleveland convention to abolish all standing committees, there are no committees to be appointed at this time. Presi- dent Jensen will appoint special com- mittees as the occasion arises. Schling Service Nothing Better TSS Fifth Avsaae, New Tavk City "Say$ It With Ftowm" CLEVELAND A. CRAHAM & SON 5B2S KmoIM Avo. Will toko good caro of your ordoro Mtmitrl I) r. T. D. AlMtimtitn. DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Dslmr ofdart from vxj part of tba omnUy M New York City Write er Televrapk 2189-2141 Broaidway, Now Yotfc Tele*keae USt-USS Celaaikms KOnmiLLER, Florist 426 Mailson Ave. and 49th St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill TSS 0«t-ef-towD Orders Solicited. Leeatlaa CeBtraL PsrseQal AttentleB. Member F. T. D. Aaoo. G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Menber Florists' TeleErapb Delivery Asso. When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention HORTICULTURE THE I. M. aASSER COMPANY, EYELMI Euclid The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO D«llTered on mall or t«lerr»ph order f«r any occasiom, In any part of tho Dominiom. JOHN H. DUNLOP 8-10 West Adelaide St. - TORONTO. ONT. Whtn writing to advtttitttt kindly mention HORTICULTURE 72 HOKTICULTURE January 24, 1920 ICHELL'S FLOWER SEEDS ASPARAGUS Plnmosns Nanai (North- ern Greenhouse Grown.) 1000 seeds $3.50 I 10,000 needs. $30.00 5000 seeds 18.25 | 25,000 seeds. 68.76 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri 1000 seeds $0.75 I 10,000 seeds. .$5.50 5000 seeds 3.00 | 25,000 seeds. .12.50 CENTAVREA Oz. Candidissima, per 1000 seeds. 40c. $2.00 Gyninocarpa, per 1000 seeds, 15c. .50 Tr. LOBELIA Pkt. Oz. Crystal Palace Compacta. . .$0.30 $2.00 Barnard's Perpetual (Trail- ing) 25 1.75 Crystal Palace Speciosa 20 .75 Sappbire (Trailing) 40 V4 Tr. Tr. PETUNIA Pkt. Pkt. Grandiflora fringed $0.30 $0.50 Ruffled Giants 30 .50 California Giants 30 .50 Monstrosus (Mlchell's) 60 1.00 Tr. S.4L.VIA Pkt. Oz. America or Globe of Fire. . .$0.50 $4.00 Bonflre 40 2.50 Zurich 50 4.00 VERBENAS Mammotb Fancy Blue $0.30 $1.25 Pink 30 1.25 Scarlet ... .30 1.25 " " Striped ... .30 1.25 " " White 30 1.25 Mixed 30 1.00 VINCA Alba 15 .75 Alba Pura 15 .75 Rosea 15 .75 Mixed 15 .60 Also All Other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Our AVholesale Price List if you do not receive a copy. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 518 Market St., Philadelphia W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 166 w. asKi St., Ncw vornt Bolgiano's "Big Crop" Seeds ••TKSTKD AND TRUSTED" OVKR A CENTURY Special Price List to Florists and Market Gardeners. Write for a copy at nnce^it will save you money. J. BOLGIANO & SON B.\LTIMORE, MARTL.\Nn STUMPP & WALTER C0~ Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY SEEDS, BULBS. PLANTS JOSePH BRECK & SONS, CORP. «T-M North Market Street BOSTON, MASS. Get Ahead Sow Now For Next Christinas PRIMULA CHINENSIS Per 250 Seeds Farquhar's tiiant Pink $2.00 Far€]uhar'w Giant Salmon 2.00 Farquliiir's Ruby Queen 1.75 Farqiiiiar's Giant Red 1.75 Per 250 Seeds Faruhqar's Giant Duchess (White with pink zone, primrose eye) . . . .$1.75 Farquhar's Giant White 2.00 Sow Now For Strong Spring Plants ANTIRRHINUM tiiant Rose Pinlt y^ oz.. Giant White Vt OZ., .60 .60 tiiant Yellow % oz., .60 i;iant Scarlet ^ oz., .40 C.VRX.ATION SLARGL'ERITE. Farquhar's New Giant Mixed, 1/16 oz., $1.25; % oz., LOBELIA. Farquhar's Hark Blue, Dwarf % oz., $0.85; >4 oz., PETrNI.\. Farquhar's Ruffled Giants Mixed 1/16 oz., SALVI.A SPLENDENS BONFIRE % OZ., $1.00; OZ., SALVI.V SPLENDENS COMPACTA % oz., $1.00; oz., SALVIA SPLENDENS .' % oz., $0.75; OZ., S.ALVI.A ZURICH H oz., VERBENA. Farquhar's Giant Blue, Pink, Scarlet, White, % oz., $0.35; Vi VERBENA. Farquhar's Mammoth Hybrids Mixed, % oz., $0.35; Vi oz., $0.60; oz., $2.00 VINCA. Bright Rose, White with rose eye. Pure White % oz., $0.50; oz., $1.75 $2.00 $1.50 $4.00 $3.75 $3.50 $2.25 $1.50 oz., $0.60; oz., $2.00 R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY BOSTON, MASS. BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development, also "Say It With Flowers" Fnblloity Oampalcn. GARDEN SEED BBBT, CARROT, PARSNIP, KADIBH and GARDEN PEA SEED In variety ; also other Items of the short crop of this past season ai well as a full line of Garden Seeds, wUl be Quoted you opon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Dey Si . NEW YORK and ORANGE CONN. CARNATION CUTTINGS READY IMMEDIATELY 100 1000 Ruth Baur $12.00 $100.00 Ethel Fisher 14.00 im.m Morning Glow 7 00 65.00 Laddie 10.00 90.00 Pink DeUght 7.00 60.00 White Benora 7.00 65.00 Enchantress Supreme, Rose-Pink En- chantress, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Merry Christmas, Rosalia, Aviator, Beacon, Crystal White, White Enchantress, White Wonder, Belle Washburn, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Matchless, Pink Enchantress, Alice, White Perfection, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. C. U. LIGGIT 303 Bulletin BIdg. Philadelphia, Pa. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE THE MARKET. The market is in a very unsettled condition. Prices quoted at the time of this writing may be entirely changed by the time Horticulture reaches its readers. A united attempt is being made to break prices but is being resisted stoutly. "White carna- tions and mixed splits can be bought for 8c. Choice varieties like tiaddie are selling for 16c. or even 20c. Sweet peas are bringing from $2.50 to $4.00 per hundred. Callas are proving a fine investment this season. They have been selling readily for $4.00 in the Boston market and in New York have brought from $5.00 to $7.00. It has been hard to fix a price on roses, as much poor stock is coming in and naturally has sold for low prices. Shorts have been selling for from 15 to 20c., while specials run up to $1.00 each. Governor Harding, of Iowa, has Is- sued a proclamation setting aside Sun- day, Jan. 25, as a day in which to honor American women who served as nurses during the war. He has asked that roses be worn on that day, and no doubt will have the support of flor- ists January 24, 1920 HORTICULTURE 73 NEW ENGLAND NURSERYMEN'S ASSOCIATION. Program for the Ninth Annual Con- vention. The ninth unniuil convention of the New England Nurserymen's Associa- tion will be held at the American House, Boston, January 27 and 28. Some very important questions are *o be discussed and it is to be expected that the attendance will be large. The program is as follows: Ttiesday, January 27. 1 P. M. Roll Call of members. President's address Annual reports: Secretary, R. M. Wyman; Treasurer, V. A. Vanicek. Committee reports: Executive, 0. Dow; Membership, F. S. Baker; Legis- lation, A. E. Robinson; Publicity, E. F. Coe; Transportation, Chas. Adams. Appointment of Special Commit- tees; Auditing, Nominating. "What can we Import, and How?" Winthrop H. Thurlow, West Newbury, Mass. "Standardization of Prices." Har- lan P. Kelsey, Salem, Mass. "The Labor Problem." John R. Barnes, Yalesville, Ct. 6.30 P. M. Banquet and Entertainment. Wal- ton G. Wyman, song leader; Fred Clark, entertainer. Wednesday, January 28. 9.30 A. M. Report of Special Committees. Election of Offlcers. "The Fruit Tree Situation." Paul Stark, Louisiana, Mo. "The European Corn Borer " D. J. Caffrey, in charge of the Federal Corn Borer Investigation. "Message from the American Asso- ciation of Nurserymen." J. Edward Moon, President American Association of Nurserymen. "Market Development." Ernest F. Coe, New Haven, Ct. General Discussion. 12.30 P. M. Lunch. 2.30 P. M. Public Illustrated Lecture, "What's New in the Garden." E. I. Farrington, Editor of HoRTICULTtlRE. Remarks, J. Edward Moon. The present list of officers is as fol- lows: President. C. R. Burr, Manches- ter, Ct.; vice-president, Charles Ad- ams, Springfield. Mass.; secretary, R. M. Wyman, Framingham, Mass.; treasurer, V. A. Vanicek, Newport, R. I. LILY BULBS storage GIGANTEUM, RUBRUM, ALBUM, AURATUM MELPOMENE, LILY OF THE VALLEY Careful storage, prompt express shipment on dates as arranged Gladiolus Bulbs For Early Forcing Of Finest Size and Blooming Quality ♦3 Barclay St. NEW YORK CITY Vaughan's Seed Store 33 W. RAndolph St. CHICAGO, II,L. THIS SEASON'S NEW ROSES PILGRIM CRUSADER PREMIER RUSSELL HADLEY We are recelflngr dally Bhlpments of thei4« new Roses, In large qoaotitlM, and can furnish same on short notice. We have a larse stock at all times of choice CARNATIONS, CHRT8ANTHK- MUMS, ORCHIDS, VALLEY and AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Tel., Main 6267 WPT PH RPriQ PO 28!5 DEVON.SHIRB STREIET 5948 »* l->J-^\^Xa UrVV^O. \^KJm BOSTON, MASS. B E O O IM I A, S CHATELAINE BEGONIAS: 21,4 iQth pots, $7,(K) per 100, $05.00 per 1000. Mrs. Patten Begonia, $10.00 per 100. COLEUS, rooted cuttings Golden Bedder, VehsdmlTeltU, Firebrand and best bed- ding kinds: $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. Magoun Street NORTH CAMBRIDGE, M.48S. EDWARD F. NORBERG, Carnation Morning Glow Has Been Sold in the Boston Market for 4 Years It is there considered a bread and butter Carnation.. The Grower likes it, because it is free and has no tricks. The Seller likes it, because it ships and keeps splendid — and what is best of all — THE LADIES ADMIRE, AND ALWAYS BUY IT for its fresh, rosy color, just like morning glo'w. Morning Glow is early, free, has a good habit, fine stem and for blooming during the Summer, cannot be beat. While not one of the largest Carnations, it is considered THE MOST PROFITABLE OF ALL Cuttings sold by the originator, $7 per 100, $65 per 1000 EDWARD WINKLER, Wakefield, Mass. DESTROYED BY HAIL Last Snnimer a floHst who had Imagrined h« was oatfiide of the hall section lost upward B of 50,000 square fe>et of glass by hall with no tn8urane« to recom- pense him. He is now a member of the Florists' Hail Association of America. Profit by experienee and Join the A»so- ciatioi now. Address JOHN G. ESLKB, Secretary Saddle River New Jersey iiriiiiMiHitiiitiiiiitnMiMiimimiiiiitiniiniiiiMimiMininniniuuiMMMMMa IK8TRUCTI0N IN 6ilRfiENW6 Practical Instruction Is offered in vegetable, flower and fruit gardenlnc- greenhouse and nursery practice, to- gether with lectures, laboratory, field and shop work In garden botany, zoo- logy, pathology, landscape design, soUi, plant chemistry and related subjects. The curriculum is planned for the education of any persons who would become trained gardeners or fitted to be superintendents of estate* or parks. Students may be admitted at any time. Circulars and other information will be mailed on application. The New York Botanicai Gerden Bronx Park NEW YORK OTTT When writing to Advertisers kindly motion Hofticultiirfi 74 HORTICULTURE January 24, 1920 RAMBLING OBSERVATIONS OF A ROVING GARDENER 1 have been very much interested in a circular sent out by the Aurora Nur- series, Aurora, 111., featuring Coton- easter acutifolia as a hedse plant for the Northwestern country and other ■cold sections of the United States. Holm & Olson, of Minneapolis, have been booming this plant for some years and apparently results have justified their faith in it. .Most of the Cotoneasters have great possibilities, but this one seems especially valuable for climates where ordinary hedge plants are not satisfactory. In its cir- cular, the Aurora Nurseries have the following to say: Cotoneaster Acutifolia belong to a group of shrubs or rarely small trees of the Rose family, related to the Apples. Pears and Hawthorns. The genus has long been known in Europe and eastern Siberia, but it is only In recent years that it has been discov- ered that the largest number of species of these plants grow in China. The first Chinese species was known to botanists as early as 1832; forty-five years passed before another of these Chinese plants was recognized and it was not until Henry and Wilson began the systematic exploration of the flora of central and western China that any one suspected its richness in these plants. Now forty-eight or fifty Chinese species and well marked varieties are recognized. Among them are some of the handsomest shrubs in cultivation, and for this climate at least some of the species are perhaps the most valuable shrubs introduced by Wilson. For the embellishment of northern gardens the introduction and successful cultivation of the Chinese Cotoneasters rank in importance with the improvements made in Europe in recent years in the garden Lilacs, with the forms of hybrid Philadelphus made by Lemoine, and with the collec- tion of American Hawthorns discov- ered and raised in the last sixteen years through the activities of the Ar- nold Arboretum. Cotoneaster Acutifolia is without doubt one of the most valuable mem- bers of the family for ornamental and hedge planting. Its growing range for hardiness extends well north into Canada, east of the Atlantic Coast and west of the Pacific. It is one of the few shrubs that can be gro\sTi success- fully as a hedge plant throughout the cold windswept regions of Minnesota. It will stand any amount of shearing and its appearances are equally as at- tractive clipped either in formal out- line or permitted to take a more natural growth. It is an individual shrub and assumes a slender, grace- fully arching growth with leaves of shiny green. The flowers are white, borne the en- tire length of the stems. Each flower is followed in the autumn by a black berry. This fruit remains on the shrub until late in the autumn. After the first frost in the fall, the foliage assumes an attractive scarlet color im- mensely attractive. It is an excellent plant for large groups on account of the splendid fall color of its foliage. In summing up the merits of this plant, it is certainly a most valuable acquisi- tion to our list of shrubs that have been offered to the trade in recent years. I have been growing a few plants of Cotoneaster acutifolia in my own garden and find it very satisfactory. Cotoneaster Acutifolia probably came originally from the Orient by the way of the Kew Gardens of Eng- land and into this country probably through the experiment Station at Ottawa, Canada. It is one of the most attractive shrubs for hedge purposes, especially clipped hedges. The plant is one of the earliest to leave out in the spring and one of the last to lose its foliage in the autumn. The foliage is dark green, glossy or shiny, and in the autumn on some soils takes on the autumn colors very nicely. In the article on water gardening by the English authority, Mr. R. W. Wallace, reproduced in Horticulture a few weeks ago, nothing was said about water lilies themselves. I find that in the course of his talk before the Royal Horticultural Society, Mr. Wallace made mention especially of the new hybrid water lilies, pointing out that no water picture is complete without them. He went on to say that the majority are of easy growth and increase quickly when once estab- lished. "There are," he said, "many varieties, but a few will be enough to speak of," He then continued: So far mention has not been made of the beautiful new hybrid water lilies. No water picture is complete without them. The majority are of easy growth, and quickly Increase when once established. There are many varieties, but a few will suffice. The white Gladstoniana is a noble flower quite unsurpassed, and of pale pinks Marliacea rosea and Colossea are Indispensable. In deeper shades of pink we have W. B. Shaw, very free and sweet scented; Masaniello and Formosa, and the glorious pink of Mrs. Richmond, quite unique in size and color; the rose-pink James Brydoa; Marliac's masterpiece, the glorious ruby-red Escarboucle, and Wm. Fal- coner, of deeper coloring. James Hud- son Is very free and of a rosy crim- son; the pale yellow chromatella and Moorei, of a deeper shade, a better plant. This short list I have given contains all the best growers and fin- est colors. Any pool, stream, or lake without their glorious flowers floating on the surface is incomplete. HOW ABOUT THIS, BOYS? Here is something that one of our subscribers sends us in high glee, hav- ing clipped it from B. L. T.'s Tower of Titters in the Chicago Tribune: My Love Works in a Greenhouse. In a quaint New England village. On a drear October night, A livery stable keeper met A maid whose troth he'd plight. Now he was tall and handsome In a Denman Thompson way. And she, O, my! was quite a queen. She was so tall, yet gay! The livery stable keeper When he asked her for her hand. Attempted to embrace her. But for this she would not stand. Why, O why, upon this manly breast Will you not lay your head? She looked into his whiskered face. And this is what she said: Chorus My love works in a greenhouse. And there always is a smell Of violets and geraniums Upon his coat lapel. Now, mind, I do not blame you, Nor do I make complaint. But a greenhouse has a fragrance That a livery stable ain't. Apropos of the shortage of labor, it might be suggested to young men of promising talent that there are special advantages in greenhouse work, as re- vealed by these lines. Fire believed to have been of incen- diary origin destroyed the extensive greenhouses at Winchester Hall, the country home at Port Chester, N. Y., of Frank W. Savin, banker at No. 66 Broadway. Many valuable plants were lost, many of which never can be re- placed, and the damage is estimated at $125,000. January 24. 1920 HORTICULTURE msm The Meyer Florist Threads can be had ill any size or color that is wanted. Can furnish »anie at $2.25 per lb. with liberal discounts in case lots of 500 IbH. and upwards. Every spool contains 'i ounces of actual thread, 16 ounces to the pound or no sale. Be sure and get the Meyer Threads and take no other. Manufactured by the John C. Meyer Thread Co. Dept. WW. LOWELL, MASS. Far AD Flowers ia Seuon CaO •■ THE LEO NIESSEN CO. 1201 Race SL PkOadelplik, Pa. EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619-21 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, P*. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all SiasonabIa Varieties of Cut Flowers Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin N. Y. 10,000 $2.50 SO.OOO $11.00 Sample fr««. For SaM bj Dealers BEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St. Rochester, N. Y. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILAOELPHIA, PA. Henry M. Robinson Go. 55-57 West 26th Street and 430 Sixth Avenae Telephone: Farragut 13 and 3180 ROSE CUTTINGS. Rose cuttings in sand are in con- stant danger from spot. In order to prevent trouble from this cause it is important that they be sprayed with copper soon after they have been in- serted. Nobody will claim that the trouble can be cured in this way, but it can be controlled to some degree and Its spread held in check. Be sure to water the cuttings early enough so that the foliage will be dry when night comes. It is very important at this season to prevent a check to the cuttings such as will surely follow if the houses are allowed to get too cold. The results of such a misfortune will last for a long time. In making a second batch of cut- tings which many of course will be doing now, make a point of using only high grade plants. This will pay in the end in the increased vigor and floriferousness of the progeny. It Is worth while to use heel cuttings to as large an extent as possible, for they root extra well, producing good bottom shoots. It is especially necessary to be careful with Beauties and other roses that have considerable blind wood to use only flowering wood. With some florists there is altogether too much waste when cuttings are made. This can be avoided with care, and as fast as the wood is cut it should be immersed in water and then taken to the cellar or packing room to be kept cool and damp until needed. Do not keep the cuttings in water, however. They should be damp but not wet. STARTING ASTERS. There is likely to be a good call for asters as cut flowers this season, for they can be sold as a rule at a moder- ate price. They can be grown readily in any house which has a night tem- perature of 50, and soil in which car- nations thrive will suit them. Some growers try to force plants for a heavy early crop, but this is a mistake be- cause the quality is always inferior. It is better to have flowers in good condition with a light crop than a heavy crop of poor stuff. Red spider often bothers asters, and constant syringing is required to keep this pest in check. When the plants are large enough set them about a foot apart on the benches. Early Wonder has been grown quite extensively because of its early flowering habit, but the flowers H. E. FROMENT Whoksale Commiacion Flornt Choice Cut Flowers New Adilresa, 143 Went 28lll St., NEW YORK Telephones: 2200, 2201, Madison Square. — WM. P. FORD Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YOftK Telephone 5335, 1 arraf at Call and laepect the Best Kstablislunent In the Wholesale Flower District. WILTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale ConunlsBlon Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 Wes« tSth Street. Kew York TeIes(h08!>»=tS£!;~i£Si M&disoE. Sqoac« E.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists Please mention Hortlooltnre when wrltlac. RCED (SL KCLLER 122 We«t ■J.'ith St.. Kew York Florists' Supplies We maniifnrture all our jiitai Disifis, Baskets, Wire Work & Novcltiis aud are dealers Id Decorative Glassware. Growers and Florists' BeanUltes THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cnt Decorative EJrergreens Highest Standard of Quality. Largest' Stock in America. Write for Illastrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28tli St„ - NEW YORK mmm h. kuebler Brooklyn's Foramost and Best IVHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE: t: Fmt Clus Msrksi re> VI t-UiWtStS » WiUonghby St BrooklTi^ Ij. )T WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We hare a ODmerons cltentSKe of New York City buyers and the demand exceeds our supply. This la especially true of Roses. We have every facility and abund- ant means and best returns are assured for stock consigned to us. Addreos Your Shipments to UNlTia) CUT KLOWKR CO., INC. Ill W. 28th St., New Yorli D. J. Pappas, Pre*. FRANK J. REYNOLDS CO. Wholeaale Florhta Boston C«-«peratlTe Flower 260 DETON8HIRE STBl BOSTON, HASS. 76 HORTICULTURE January 24, 1920 FUTTERMAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102W. 28th St. New York The Right People to Deal with. Phone Watkins 9761-159 Consignments solicited. B. A. SNYDER CO. ^^,^1"'! Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists Supplies 21-25 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone Fort Hill 1083-1084-1085 William F. Kasting Co. \A/holosailo F-|< 568^70 WASHINGTON STREET BUFFALO, N. Y. New England Florist Supply Co. 276 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Telephones, Fort Hill, 3469 and 3135 Would like to handle consignments from growers of good Snapdragon and novelties. HERMAN WEISS, Wholesale Florist 55 West 26th Street, New York City Boston Floral Supply Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS DEALERS IN Q^^ Flowcrs and Evcrgrcens We manufacture our own Wax Flowers, Baskets, Wire Frames, and preserve our own Cycas and Foliage right in our own factory. OFFICE, SALESROOMS, SHIPPING DEPT. 15 OTIS STREET yJ^^^-^Ti^^s 96 Arch Street BOSTON, MASS. Unknown customers kindly give reference or cash with order A. L. Miller Christmas and Easter Pot Plants a specialty Wholesale Only Jamaica, N. Y. MMCHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORJSTS Hardy Fancy Fern Oar SpaeiaUy S4 UWDOIPH ST, DETMIT, MCi Little Ads. That Bring Big Returns Little Adft. in oar Classlfled Bayers' Dlre^. tory brine bie retarna to both advertUw Anythinc wanted by florUt*, rBrdenerm, park and cemetery saperlntendents, •t*. can be sold throaph this medlsm. Don't fall to read over these Ads. la •■•• Issae and yoa may find one or assre thn# wM vreT* proAtable %» ye*. are smaller than those of Queen ot the Market, and as the latter variety blooms much more freely it Is to be preferred on the whole. LEFT OVER PLANTS. Left-over plants of Begonias, Cycla- men and Primroses which are likely to find a market in the near future should be kept cool and with plenty of ventilation. This also applies to Azaleas if anybody has any of these plants. Canadian florists who were not able to get their Azaleas ready for Christmas can carry them along at any temperature above the freezing point and hold many of them for the Easter trade. Do not, however, let them get over dry. Now is the time to plan for Stevia cuttings, which simply means saving what old plants will be required, cut- ting them down and keeping them in a light but cool house. The same treatment applies to Ericas. Poin- settias left over should be kept resting until March or April before they are potted up again. You can usually find a place for them under a moderately dry warm bench. THE LANCASTER COUNTY FLO- RISTS' ASSOCIATION. The ninety-second regular meeting of this Association was held in the Cham- ber of Commerce Rooms Thursday Jan. 15th with a goodly number of the members present with their wives and friends. For visitors we had with us n. J. Keohane of the H. F. Mitchell Co., Dennis Connor of the Lord and Burn- ham Co., T. J. Nolan of the King Con- struction Co., and Edw. Reid and his brother from Philadelphia, all of whom made short addresses, Mr. Reid dwell- ing on the fact that the commission houses are still doing business on the old 15 per cent basis in spite of the fact that all their expenses have gone upward. The following officers were elected to serve for the year 1920: President W. B. Girvin of Leola; Vice-President, B. F. Barr; Secretary, Albert M. Herr, Treasurer, H. K. Rohrer all of Lancas- ter AxBERT M. Hekb. Julius Winkler, proprietor of the Winkler Bros, wholesale flower busi- ness, with greenhouses on Catalpo avenue, Hackensack, N Y., lias just disposed ot his business and property to Clara Gordon, of New York City .Morse W. Armistead has been In- corporated at Portsmouth, Va., with a capital stock of $10,000. Lovey A. Blick is president and Moses W. Armi- stead, secretary. January 24, 1920 HORTICULTURE 7r THE BOILER OF llRfMiualled Fuel Economy Kroeftohell Boilers, the best by tost 1879. Fort7 rears' ex(«rlei>ee. THE qUALITT PL.AOE OF BOSTON RcgardlDK tka Kroeaebell, It is the b««t we have ever had and latlafac- torj beyond our expectations. It heata DP especially quick and has saved as considerably already in tbe price of fnel. When we are in need of another boiler we will glTS the Kroeachell the first consideration. (Signed) WM. W. BDQAR CO.. WAVBRLBT, MASS. No Wtmaoarj — N« Tobes TVBELE8S BOUSES Kroeschell Bros. Co., 4M W. Erie St. CHICAGO When You Buy -Get a Kroeschell t,019Jta« sq. ft. of (U«s wu aqalpped witk Kroeschell Boilers dnrlnc tbe jrear of 1*1«, OHIO'S CKI.KBRATED CYCULHXM 8FE0IALJST After aslns yonr No. 12 Kroeachell Boiler I came to tbe conclasion tkai had I to install more boilers it would be the Kroeschell snd no other. It really is a pleasure to heat, no tronbU to get tbe desired beat in a very abort time. (Signed) CHRIST. WINTBJEICH, DBFIANCa, OHIO. Advertising That Is Worth While It is rather amusing to note the as- surance with which some people sit down to write an advertisement for a newspaper. Men who would show the keenest shrewdness when spending a few dollars for flowers will spend twice as much for an advertisement which has been prepared with little study and less knowledge. It isn't necessary to hire an advertising ex- pert in order to get results, but it cer- tainly is wise to study some of the essentials of good advertisement. A bulletin which has just been issued by the South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts is de- •voted to the preparation of advertis- ing copy and other details of advertis- ing; although designed primarily for farmers it will be found of consider- able value to florists, especially those who are willing to take a few sugges- tions about obtaining publicity. One effective point brought out is that the first paragraph should contain the main points which are to be empha- sized. If the first paragraph does not contain the selling punch you will lose the interest of the reader before he gets to your sales argument. I have thought sometimes that it would be an effective addition to many advertisements prepared by florists if they would give a little description of some of the different flowers which they sell, together with a few words about the way in which they are grown. The public takes more inter- est In such information than is gener- ally realized. Strange as it may seem, the results often are not as good when the simple word flowers is featured as when em- phasis is laid on a special kind of flower, like roses, carnations or violets. Emphasizing a particular type of blossom seems to meet with the quickest mental response. In order to know how many words you may write for the body of your advertisement. It Is necessary to know how many words of various sizes of type will fill a square inch, then mul- tiply by the number of square inches in the space not occupied by headings and firm name at bottom. If an illus- tration is used, allow for that. In any computation, also allow for white space. By that is meant, do not figure total space but allow for margin. Solid reading matter is not attractive. Most ordinary newspaper body type is set In 8 point, for which figure 23 words a square inch, spaced. Display advertising text matter is frequently set in larger type, with measurements approximately as follows: 12 point, spaced, 11 words a sq. in. 10 point, spaced, 16 words a sq. in. 8 point, spaced, 23 words a sq. in. I read the other day of a man who had remarkable success in selling dressed turkeys, especially those which had not gone very well in the ordinary course of trade, by tying a blue ribbon around the neck of each bird. This may not seem very anala- gous to a florist's selling problem, and yet it is a fact that the liberal use of ribbon does much in creating an effec- tive store window and thus helping to increase sales. The accessories are often as valuable as the flowers them- selves. There is one point in this connec- tion which should not be overlooked. Newspaper advertising and good win- dow trimming ought to go together. When a customer is induced to come to your store by good advertising copy, he should find a window, the appear- ance of which should invite him to enter the store. It has happened in some cases that a failure to observe this requirement has nullified much newspaper publicity. Just Out The Nursery Manual By L. H. Bailey An indispensable book for every nur- seryman. Complete directions for prop- apjiting every kind of nursery stock, with many Illustrations. Copies sent from the office of HORTICULTTTRE upon receipt of price, $2.00. FANCY & DAGGER FERNS $2.50 Per 1000 All Seasonable Cut Flowers Always on Hand. New Crop Bronze and Green Galaz Leaves. Henry M. Robinson ft Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2 WINTHROP SQ. AND 34 OTIS ST., BOSTON, MASS. Telephones, Main 2439, 2616, 2617, 2618, S2144 HORTICULTURE January 24, 1920 su -v. A SrLl'lirU-FlSll OIL-C.\RlIOI,U CO.MrOUND The Master Spray of the 20th Century Insecticide FOR THE CONTROL OF THE SAN JOSE. OYSTER SHEUL and other SCALE INSECTS. GREEN, ROSEY and WOOLEY APHIS — Known as Plant Lice. PEAK PSYLLA, rEL,ERY, ONION and ROSE THKIPTS — Known as Plant Fleas. And t.he FUNGUS SPORES DEVELOPING the BROWN or RIPE ROT of the PEACH, PLUM and other STONE FRUITS. PEACH LEAF CURL. APPLE and PEAR CANKER and SCAB. Ard many other species of FUNGI SPORES. Send for the New Booklet Describing SULCO-V.B. A combined contact insecticide and fungi- cide of known reliat)illty — Right in Principle and Price direct — go to your dealer first \ NEW\OBK.U.SA./ Simple, Sure and Safe rrom your dealer or ^i^ COOK & SWAN CO. Inc. 1«8 Front Street NBW TOBK CITT 141 Ullk Street BOSTON, MASS. Geo. H. Frailer, Mcr. The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, tbrips and soft scale. FUNGINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and Tegetables. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the soil. Quarts, $1.00; Gallon, $3.00 . SOLD BY DEALERS Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON, N. J. )reer'8 Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenliouaes Drive easy and trae, became botb bevels are OD the same •Ide. Can't twist and break tbe elzss ID Iriving. Galvao* ized and will Dot rust. No rigbta or left! Tbe Peertefs Glazing Polo ll pateoted. No others like lu Order from your deale^ or direct horn tu. 1000, 00c. pMipald. t Szmplet free. HEiniTA. DKXEm.l T14 Cbtrtnvt StTMVS FUla4«lyUA. ^^^« Sare your plants «nd treei. Jmt the thing fur greenhouse and cutdoor aie. Destreys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrlps, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Miteg, Ants, etc., without Injury te plants and without oier. Used accerding te dlrectloas, our ataad- ard Insecticide will prereat raragea ob year cropa by Insects. Non-peiseaous and harmless te user aad plant. Leading Seedamea aad Florists have used It with weaderfal results. Destroys Lice In Peultry Heuies. Fleas eo Dogs aad all Deraeitic Peta. Bxcellent as a waak fer degs and etker animals. Relieres mange. Dilute with water 30 te 60 parts. ^ Pint, SOc.; Pint, fiOfl.; Qnart, »0e.; 14 Gallon, $1.60; Gallon, «2.S0; S Gal- lon Can, *10.90; !• GalloB Can, (20.00. Direction on package. LBMON OIL COMPANY lift. S. 411 W. li«« 3.51 Elm Street BUFFALO, N. T. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE 80 HORTICULTURE January 24, 1920 urpee^s BURPEE'S ANNUAL FOR 1920 The Leading American Seed Catalog Burpee's Annual gives reliable information about Burpee- Quality seeds. It fully describes the leading varieties of vegetables and flowers and contains over ninety color illus- trations of Burpee specialties. Burpee's Annual will be mailed to you free. Write for your copy today. If you are a Florist ask for a copy of Burpee's Blue List, our Florists' catalog. W. ATLEE BURPEE CO. Seed Growers PHILADELPHIA BULBS AND ROOTS FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT T. R. BEGONIA BULBS I'lr I (POO Single mixed 1 i4-2!/2 in. diam. $124 Single mixed J^-l in. diam. 90 Single in following separate colors: Scarlet, Pink, Salmon, Orange, Crim- son, ^-I in. diam $95 VALLEY PIPS Berlin forcing type 2500 per case, case lots only. Per 1000 $27.50 LILIUM GIGANTEUM F. 0. B. New York l*€r Ciitje 300 250 200 160 l:<0 F. 0. B. Denver 4IKI »00 350 ■!no F. 0. B. Chicago :«i.00 49.50 47.50 .'in.no S4!).30 49.50 F. 0. B. London (Ont.) 250 300 1.50 !(H9.50 47.50 60.00 49.50 TERMS: 60 days net. 2% cash 10 days from invoice date, cash with order unless your credit is established with us. Write for prices on HARDY LILY BULBS, DRACAENA CANES. PALM SEEDS, RAFFIA. BAMBOO CANES, Etc. Established 1902. "RELIABILITY" is our motto. We occupy our own build- ing, a city block through, and give prompt, efficient, courteous service. McHUTCHISON iSf CO. 95 CHAMBERS STREET NEW YORK HORTICULTURE Vol. XXXI JANUARY 31, 1920 No. 5 NEW ROSES FOR 1920 We shall offer for I 920 the three New Roses : — I PILGRIM CRUSADER and MRS. JOHN COOK We want you to know them. May we send you full descriptions? Your re- quest will bring it. A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. PUSSYWILLOW wcll-lufted sprays of splendid quality, in all lengths, short, medium, long and extra long. .25c., .50c., .75c. and $1.00 per bunch of 12 sprays. Kverythlnc In Cut frlowrrn, Plnnta, Orwnn, RlblinnK and HuppUra. BV8INRSS IIOrRS: 7 A. M. U> & I'. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The Wliolrnnlr FlorUU of Philadelphia NEW YORK l'IIII.ADEI>rHIA BAI^TIMORE 117 W. tSth St. 160K-in'>0 L,ndUw St. FrmnkUn « Bt. I'aol 8U. WASHINGTON. 1210 H St.. N. W. FERNS THE VICTORY FERN (Nephrolepis victoria) We take pleasure in offering this new and valuable variety of Nephrolepis. It is a beautifully crested form of "Teddy, Jr." with fronds frequently subdivided on the ends, making a most unique, distinct, and desirable variety. This fern was AWARDED A BRONZE MEDAL at the S. A. F. Convention at Detroit in August. 1919. The judges of the award reported as follows: "Special stress is laid on the new fern Victory, with a rapid growth and a branching at end of fronds, making it a shapely plant. It should be a commercial success, and we RECOMMEND IT MOST HIGHLY." Sironic plants. SVj-lnrli potd »».00 pi-r doien. »20.(10 per 100 StroHK plants. S'-.-lnch potB 7.60 p.r dolrn. 80.00 per KK) Extra tine Mpecinirii»: 8-inch, »S.nO; 10-lnch. ».-..iHI: l-'-ln MuDcosa. 5-inch « V ' V o'2^ EleKuntisxinia anil elcicanti»»ima compncia, *-lnch S.OO Eleeantisiiinia and eleBantl»»im« compart*, lO-lneb 4.00 Marrlsii. 8-inch *■*' Dwarf, BoBton, 8-inch 'O" If plantntKe fur Inunedliite tthlpnient. The Kim C'lty Nurp^ery Co., WOO I> MONT M'RSKRIKH, INT.. New Haven, Conn. Introducerti of IIO\-lt A KBRKKY. writ rooted iiuninier frume cuttlnxn — 96A.O0 per 1000. IboHuin I'rltet When Trlmined We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Farm at Oraaa I>alir, Mich., and onr growlog atatlona Id every part of the United Statea where aeeda are grown succeaafully. all In charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds In quantity aud of blghest qualltj. Qlad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for future delivery. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynes Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue uARTERS TESTED SEEDS) InCi cmmerce Bi(ig"°B."iL, m.... IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that is well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES WhoUiale and R*lM NORTTH ABINGTON, MASS. O A IM IM A S A large stock of several varieties. PRICIiS RIGHT. Let us book your order now for shipment at any time. PARKER BROS. NURSERY CO. F-A.YE:-r-re\/ll-l-E: - A.RKA.IMSAS UlLIt! New Crop Flower Seed and Bulbs Sn\\ ia. Petunlfi SOW NOW Verbrnn, SalplclohtfiH, AHparaicuK. oHinoH, C'lindyturt. SnapdraKon, I.,obelia, i*hl»x, ScubUisa, Gypsophila. — tiladioli, ranna.i. TuheroHes, C'aladiuniN, I>ahiia4>, AnenioneH, Mailetra Vlnefl, Cinnamon Vtn^n. Atiralum, Kubniin. MaKnlflrum, per caHe, $32.00. OiKunteum, 7-9 Case 300, 8-9 Case 250; p*r ca«e. not recei\ed uiir FlorlBt iJst. a poHt card A\ ill brtn^ it. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Go. I ;; iiiifl IS Fanfiiil Hall l^ij luiro llOST<»N. MASS. SEEDS AND BDIBS IBobbington's IZfi ClMunlMra St., N. Y. City A. L. Miller Christmas and Easter Pot Plants a specially Wholesale Onl.r Jamaica, N. Y. 84 H U K T 1 C U L T U R E January 31, 1920 BEGONIAS IN BLOOM IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT FINE STOCK FOR NOW OR GROWING ON CHATELAINE, 3-iiKh, $15.00 per 100; 4-inch, |20.00 per 100; 4y2-inch, $35.00 per 100; 5-inch, $50.00 per 100. MRS. PATTEN (the dark pinli sport of Chatelaine), a fine Christmas or Easter variety — 3-inch, 20c.; 4-inch, 271,4c.; 4V4-inch, 50c.; 5-inch, 65c. each. HARDY LILIES — Ours are here safe, not frozen or started. Auratuui, Allium, Magnifieura, 8/9, 200 per case, 0/11, 125 per case, $30.00 per case. Now or when you are ready. GIGANTEUM LILIES — 6/8 and 7/9 not frozen, started or injured in any way, these bulbs are of very best grade. Now or when you are ready for them at $55.00 per case, plus 20c. per month storage charges. NOTICE — 6% to 7-inch Giganteum, guaranteed single crown, 350 to the case, and to our mind the very best value offered, $50.00 per case. BOSTON AND WHITMANl FERNS. 2V4 In., pot grown, $7.00 per 100, JKi.OO per 1000. CyCI/AMEN SEEDLINGS, twice transplanted, assorted stock, of a select .strain. SS.OO per 100, ?75.00 per 1000. Salmon alone, $10.00 per 100. tabu; ferns of very best quality and assortment. 2^4 In., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. CINER.VRI.* HYBRID.*, half dwarf, 3 In., $12.00 per 100. CALBNDCL,.*, Orange King. An improved winter-flower- ing strain. $5.00 per 100, $A5.00 per 1000. Double or Single PETCNIAS. Rooted cuttings at $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Our stock of Double Petunias comprises ten colors, all distinct, also an A-1 variety of Single Mixed, as well as Rosy Morn, separate. ASPARAGUS PIATMOSUS and SPRENGEBI. Seedlings, $1.25 per 100, .$10.00 per 1000. Fine 2% in. pots, $5.00 per 100, 5H5.00 per 1000. Fine 3 in. pots, $10.00 per 100. $05.00 per 1000. BONNAFFON SOIL CUTTINGS. Immediate shipment. If you want to change or improve your strain, get some of tbese now. You can work up a tine lot of stock and this is from a particularly healthy strain, no midge and no blind plants. WELL ROOTED STOCKY CUT- TINGS, $10. OO per 1000. We have 600 PELARGONIUMS, mixed, including four best sorts. Can ship at once. Strong, 2^4 In. pots. Good value at $14.00 per 100. AGERATUM Stella Gurney. Rooted cuttings at $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. FRIMUL.* OBCONICA. 3 in. at $10.00 per 100. YELLOW M.\RGUERITES. 2 in. at $5.00 per 100. BOS- TON YELLOW MABGOERITES, R. C, $3.50 per 100, .$.'50.00 per IWK). MRS. SANDER MARGUERITES, R. C, .$3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. NEW ROSES. FRANK W. DUNLOP and MADAME BUT- TERFLY. Own root, $40.00 per 100. $350 per 1000; Grafted. $45.00 per lOO. $400 per 1000, from 2V4 in. pots. SNAPDRAGON, free from disease. Silver Pink NelroBe, White, Yellow, Garnet. 2% in., $6.00 per lOO, $50.00 per 1000. t HATELAINE BEGONIA. Rooted Cuttings, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000; 2^4 In., $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000; 3 in., $12.00 per 100. Remly Now— 3,001) DIANA POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Rooted Cuttings, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. HYDRANGE.\ For Easter Pot Plant Sales — Start Them at Once OTAKSA. 3 in. pots, $12.00 per 100; 6 in., $40.00 per 100. Best French Varieties, 2% in., $7.00 per 100; 3 In., $12.00 per 100; C in., $40.00 per 100. I I PPl ITFR rf\ ^'""* 15 Cedar St., WATERTOWN STA. I^> «le 1\ILL/ 1 l-^rV \«^Vy» Brokers boston, mass. Short P. O. Address: L. J. Reuter Co., Boston 72, Ma LADIES' SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. Cedar Acres, Wenham, Mass. ' .January 14, 1920. To the Members of the Ladies' Society of American Florists. The gavel, your President's symbol of power, came to me to-day, reposing on a bed of rose leaves, all bound round with rose pink ribbon and tag- ged with a little silk Wild Rose. Your gracious retiring president, a loyal florist's wife, and ever mindful of the fitness of things, paid you her tribute and Said It With Roses. The message is so significant, that I am passing it on to each and every member. The Garden Gate of the New Year has been opened for us. upon a rose strewn path and it must be not only our pleasure, but our duty to keep it rosy. The president of the Society of American Florists remembered us with courtesy in his message, and it is my great privilege to extend to him, our greetings and our hearty congrat- ulations on the very efficient manner , in which he has undertaken his duties. I am proud indeed to hold the hon- ored position of your president, and very anxious to prove myself worthy of the trust. My success will but re- flect your co-operation, without which no president can be a success. I be- speak for your officers, your Board ot Directors, and your committees your loyal support and your absolute confi- dence. Throughout the year there is little of purely society matters to engage our attention, and for this reason 1 would greatly appreciate any Items of interest from or about members. News from the clubs which have been formed In several cities, news from the widely separated localities. Individual eftort, if focused on the single idea, to make the Ladies' Socie- ty of American Florists a force In florists' activities, must surely produce results. To this end, let every mem- ber consider herself a self-appointed committee of one to work for the bet- terment of the society. I shall be in New York during the Flower Show in March and shall be very glad to meet any members who may attend, to give and receive any information helpful to the members and to the society in general. \'erv sincerely yours, K.VTHHYN Beach Tkacy, Pres. GARDENING FOR WOMEN Tivelve Weeks' Course (April C-June 26) in FLOKK TLTURE, VEGETABLE GAR- DENING, FRUIT GROWING, POULTRY. BEES and allied subjects. Summer Course — .Vugiist 3-.'\ugust 38 M'rite for Circular SCHOOL OF HORTICULTURE .Vmbler, Pa. (18 miles from Philadelphia) Elizabeth Leighton Lee, Director Just Out The Nursery Manual By L. H. Bailey An indispensable book for every nur- seryman. Complete directions for prop- agating every liind of nursery stock, with many illustrations. Copies sent from the office of HORTICULTURE upon receipt of price, $2.50. HORTICULTURE VoL XXXI JANUARY 31, 1920 N( THE TALK OF THE TRADE In the past there has been more or less talk about Carnation Laddie being purely a fancy variety, with no fragrance, and ix)or keeping qualities. But everyone at the Chicago Conven- tion admitted that the color, stem and size were all that possibly could be asked for. Those of us who thought that Laddie was a poor keeper were certainly mistaken. The blooms that Mr. Goddard showed at Chicago and which took the gold medal were picked from ten to twelve days. They had excellent color, carried their heads on fine stiff stems and kept with the average of the show, in fact, there were quite a number of the commer- cial varieties which could not hold out with Laddie when it comes to keeping qualities. As to fragrance, while it is not one of the very fragrant varieties, we cannot say that it is en- tirely lacking in this point. When we come right down to facts, what would that Carnation Show in Chicago have been without Laddie? Those wonderful vases of Messrs. Strout, Goddard, Campbell, and blooms from the greenhouses recently pur- chased from .Joseph Hill by members of the Amling Company, were the shin- ing light.s of the show. Many from the East who are ac- quainted with Mr. Winkler's Morning Glow, really expected to see thi.s variety lead out in keeping qualities, but Maine Sunshine received the first award. There cannot have been much difference, nevertheless, for Morning Glow at the end of the show stood up as fine as could be asked for any car- nation. Among the new carnations which showed up well in Chicago and are worthy of notice are Strout's new crimson, Donald, which was awarded the S. A. F. silver medal. The variety Denver, exhibited by the Washington Park Floral Co.. Denver. Col., is an Enchantress colored sport of Mrs. Ward, and took the first prize for 100 light pink. It looks verj' well in the exhibition hall, has good size. form and stands right up as It should. An unnamed seedling by the Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Association took first prize for lUO white. This Is a "pure, glistening white, of excellent form and stem. Besides those mentioned, Mr. Strout also had a sport of Matchless which was very striking in color. It was similar to the old Prosperity, but more highly colored. Besides carnations, there were a number of novelties, including two new lavender freeslas, Viola and General Pershing, shown by A. Henderson Co. The new Solanum Holly Berry, was shown by Carl Hagenburger, the cherry king. This is the result of a cross between Cleveland and Melvini. followed up by several years of care- ful selection. Mr. Hagenburger says that this strain is well fixed and does not revert to the older type. The berries are somewhat smaller than Cleveland, are a deeper red, and the .small plants he showed cairied a re- markably heavy crop of berries. There was a new sport of Begonia Chatelaine called Pride of Newcastle, .shown by Wm. J. Beck of Newcastle. Pa. This variety has very good color, being a decided scarlet shade, and gives every appearance of carrying the same growth as Chatelaine. J, A. Peterson & Sons showed Peerless, a new begonia see'lling which is similar to Mrs. Peterson. Ball's Giant Calendula attracted the attention of growers on account of their unusual size and very double high-built center. The color was very deep orange, and if this strain can be procured and finished the way these flowers were shown. It is sure to be valuable to the commercial florist. The Fred II. Lemon Co. has a very fine geranium which they claim Is par- ticularly good as a pot plant, but can also be handled with good results out- side for bedding-out purposes. This is the variety Alice Lemon. In color it Is a light flesh pink, with a brilliant aprioot zone. It lights tip extremely well and is not altogether unlike the Pelargonium Lucy Becker. Pot plants of this variety are taken up quickly by the retail trade, and as it has such a good habit of growth for pot plant pur- poses It is easy to finish well and makes a creditable crop as so many of the troubles prevalent to the pelar- gonium are eliminated. Another novelty seen at Mr. Lemon's place Is a white double form Mala- coldes. This new white sort Is Identi- cal In every way with Malacoides rosea, and we believe it will be sent out to the trade the coming season. The formation of the National Grow- ers' Association means tlie addition of another allied society to the S. A. F. Temi>orao' officers were elected In Chicago with F. C. Brown, president, .1. Fred Animann, secretary, and the appointment of Messrs. W. R. Plerson, Kerr and Gullett as a committee on by-laws, to report at the S. A. F. con- vention in Cleveland next August. There certainly is a pla<;e for the National Growers' Association, and there is a possibility that it will do much good work for the trade. Carnation men back from the Chicago Convention have very pleas- ant words to say about the way In which Mr. Engelman set up the Strout display. Certainly the English visitor has a dolt way in the arrangement of flowers. In general, however, the scheme did not differ greatly from that which was carried out by Samuel God- dard at Horticultural Hall in Boston, a few years ago. Mr. Engelman used about 600 carnations in his work. He was given a silver medal by the Society and Mr. Strout was awarded $50.00. which will help pay for the flowers used. Mr. A. A. Pembroke, of Beverly, Mass., was not present at the Conven- tion, and resigned as a director. Mr. Goddard was elected to fill his unex- pired term, while Mr. Strout was made a director for five years. Thus it is that when it comes to carnations. New England has to be recognized, for its growers are among the leaders In the field. It has been hoped that the next convention would come to New Eng- land, possibly to Hartford, but it is difflcnlt to buck Washington whenever that city sets out to obtain a conven- tion. After Washington has Its turn, a New England city will undoubtedly be chosen. Washington having been selected for the convention, it was natural that a Washington man should be elected .sC) HORTICULTURE January 31, 1920 vice-president and doubtless he will be president next year. In D. G. Grill- bortzer. an excellent choice was made. He is known as an energetic, live wire and always a booster for the Carna- tion Society. Several of the New England dele- gation stopped at different cities on their way to Chicago. Mr. Goddard, Mr. Buxton of Nashua, and Mr. Pegler of Lewiston spent some time at the Dorner place in Lafayette and were greatly Impressed with what they saw there. From there they went to In- dianapolis and looked over the splen- did houses on the Baur place. The Ruth Baur showed up in excellent shape, and the New England men who have a good stock on hand feel confi- dent that it will be a winner when the Mowers are put on the market next year. Convention of New England Nurserymen The Annual Convention of the New England Nurserymen's Association, which was held at the American House. Boston, Tuesday and Wednes- day of this week, was largely attended and many interesting points were brought out. despite the fact that sev- eral of the expected speakers, includ- ing J. Edward Moon, president of the American Association of Nurserymen; Ernest F. Cole, of New Haven, and Paul Stark of Louisiana, Mo., were un- able to be present because of illness. President C. R. Burr, of Manchester, Ct., presided at the session and the following officers were elected to serve for the coming year: President. Charles Adams. Spring- field, Mass. Vice-president, John K. M. L. Far- quhar, Boston. Secretary, Sheldon M. Robinson, Lexington, Mass. Treasurer, V. A. Vanicek, Newport, R. I. Executive Committee— C. R. Burr, A. P. Home. Manchester. N. H., and C. E. Dow, of Bar Harbor. Me. The Association went on record as opposed to Quarantine 37, as it now stands. This Association also voted in favor of daylight saving, although the vote was by no means unanimous. The new president, Mr. Adams, said a few words in accepting the honor. Mr. Farquhar emphasized the neces- sity of having the woik of the Asso- ciation continue through the year In- stead of being confined to the annual convention. He also said that in his opinion the nurserymen should not attempt to gouge the public by charg- ing abnormal prices for stock. He thought that they should receive rea- sonable prices, but that it was of more importance that they should keep the public in a buying attitude, for it was on this ground that the success of the future depended. One of the most interesting papers on the opening day was that of Harlan P. Kelsey on the Standardization of Prices. In part Mr. Kelsey said: My own practice has been to hx a standard price which is the published price, with 2.5 per cent discount to the trade and 10 per cent discount to land- scape architects and public institu- tions. A fair question arises if this allows a sufficient margin to the trade, particularly where packing charges are added, while with retail sales pack- ing is free. Most nurserymen maintain PRESIDENT CHARLES ADAMS that the trade discount should range from 33 1-3 to 50 per cent on what we are here calling the "standard price" or price granted to the ordinary retail buyer: while only a few days ago I re- ceived a letter from a nurseryman stating that he expected a 100 per cent margin. That is, he expected to sell either wholesale or retail at 100 per cent advance on the cost of the stock to him. Now. should the "standard price" be a wholesale price on which percen- tages should be added to arrive at fair landscape architects and retail prices, — assuming that the landscape archi- tect should get a better than the re- tail customer's price, — or should the retail price be the standard price, and any other price arrived at by dis- counts? My own belief is that the latter is' the best method as it will tend to make the average standard price higher. Also, if in fact the wholesale discount runs from 33 1-3 to .50 per cent below such standard price it tends to keep from the general pub- lic eye the trade prices, as they would not appear in published form. On the other hand, fixing the "trade" price as the standard price, enables the nur- seryman or dealer who purchases to soar to any retail heights that his re- tail customer may be persuaded to pay, and to many this will make a distinct appeal. In any event those who are le- gitimately in the trade should agree as to which is really the most proper method of arriving at the standard price. A way out would be found of selling at reduced prices to those in the trade, to institutions or to the retail buyer under restricted conditions that would save a bulk of loss, and further I be- lieve it would stimulate the use of nur- sery stock in general and at fair prices. The bargain sales of the dry- goods merchant do not seem to affect in the least his standard prices after the special sales are over. That the present standard prices of nursery stock, however arrived at, are too low. no one will deny. The well-known florist Mr. William H. Elliott in a recent paper on the cost of rose growing at the present time, states that the increase in prices should be at least 300 per cent over pre-war prices. May we not agree that the first thing to do is to find out Just what our plants are really costing us and do it by more scientifically accurate and conclusive methods. We believe that nurserymen as a class of tradesmen have not pulled together as well as people in other trades and businesses. I believe the question of fixing a cor- rect standard price is not so serious or difficult as is the question of having all members in the trade stick to a standard price for a standard article at a standard time. Surplus can he han- dled by special methods and arrange- ments. A certain well-known western nur- seryman in visiting me last summer told me my prices should be increased 50 to 100 per cent and gave good- sounding reasons. With alacrity and rejoicing I immediately jumped my current catalog prices to meet his views, thinking that at last both of us would now actually make a little profit the coming season, only to find after my catalog went out that on most of January 31, 1920 HORTICULTUitl!; the standard articles, particularly in evergreens in sizes running from 12 inches up, this same firm was under- selling me from 50 to 100 per cent! Beautiful cooperation, was it not, of the one-sided variety in which the nur- serymen of America is such a past- master! The lesson is only too ob- vious and discouraging, yet is it really necessary for us still to feed upon such wormwood and gall (and the Devil take the hindmost) when we might truly get together, and working out our problems with mutual intelligence and honesty of purpose, contrive to make enough to vary the individualistic wormwood diet occasionally with, let us say. lolly-pop or a stick of chewing- gum' Mr. Paul V. Portmiller, of .Tackson & Perkins Co.. Newark. N. J., spoke on the fruit tree situation. He said that there was a distinct famine in fruit trees at the present time and that the crop is short, while the demand is very strong. He said this was due partly because of the fact that many small growers have gone out of business in the past few years, and partly because seedlings are very short, both in this country and across the water. He said that there would be more French seed- lings next year, but that the price would remain high, for it seemed to be a theory of the French growers that as long as the Americans had ruled out many plants they should be made to pay high for what they did get. He believed that it would be three or four years before fruit trees would be plen- tiful enough in this country so that the prices could be reduced materially, and he could not see how nurserymen could charge less than thirty or forty cents a tree at present, as the seed- lings cost them fourteen or fifteen cents before any work was done upon them at all. The final meeting was public and the principal feature was an illustrated lecture on "What's New in the Garden," by E. I. Farrington, editor of Horti- < iLTiE. Many lantern slides were used to illustrate the newer plants, both shrubs and perennials, whicli had ben brought into general fultivation in the last few years. The nurserymen had considerable discussion of a slogan which they pin- pose to adopt and to give wide public- ity. This slogan is to read, "Make ours a land of fruit and flowers." A sample design was submitted, but it probably will be improved somewhat before being finally adopted. WE NOM INTIlOUlt E Gladiolus "White America^' A S€^*dlinc of "Amerlcn," liiivini; Haine hnbit of Kruwth, form of flower and substaiu-e. Color — biuU flesh-uhlt© opeiiing clear white, wUli a Bllgbi mark of blue In tliroat. THE MOST IMPORT ANT NEW VARIETY SINCE "AMERICA." BulbH — $2.00 per doK. ; $16.00 per lUO; $125.00 per 10OO. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. WIIOI-ES.ALE IJEPAKT.MKNT FI.OWEKFIKI-l>, L. I., N. Y. FAMOUS WABAN ROSES (irown and sold exclusively by WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES ItoseH at wholesale; shipped by express anywhere. Kinds: Russell, Hadley, Ophelia, Premier, Thayer, Brilliant, Killamey, White Killarney. Contracts given for minimum deliveries daily or weekly, with protection in Holiday Seasons. Write or telephone BOSTON OFFICE, 15 BEACON STREET Mention this Paper HAVM.VBKET 80« =iiiliililiiiniiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiininiiiMiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiittimiiiriitiiitllilliniilllluillliiiiiiiiiiitiiuiiiiiiiiiitiilliiiHiiiiiiiiiitiiuiiuiiiuuiliiliiuuuuii iDollratl) & Sous Plant Specialists I POINSETTIA, single and made up pans. Quality I unsurpassed I CYCLAMEN — BEGONIAS I Come and InMpect Out Stock. N*ver in Better Condition I 139 Beaver Street . WALTHAM, MASS. ^iiilluilllitliuiiiiuilliiiiiiiiiiiriiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiriniitriiiiiirriitiiniitiiHtitllllllilillllltliniiltiiiitiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiuiiiiiiutiiiiiriiniiiirtiiiiiiiuiurtuii Six new houses are to be put up by the J. C. Rennison Co.. of Sioux City. Iowa. ^& ^ La^ i^n^^ ^MrniT i ■p '"^^B^jf"'^ ^ ... ^'"■Jfcia ■"rJ^F^' ;>*^ .*!,»■ ■-'p ^'^1 n FANCY & DAGGER FERNS $3.00 Per 1000 All Seasonable Cut Flowers Always on Hand. New Crop Bronze and Green Galaz Leaves. Henry M. Robinson & Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2 WINTHROP SQ. AND 34 OTIS ST., BOSTON, MASS. Telephones, Main 2439, 2616, 2617, 2618, 62144 When writing Advertisers kindly meotion Horticulture 88 HOETICULTURE January 31, 1920 HORTICULTURE EstabUshed by William J. Stewart In 1B04 VOL. XXXI JANUARY 31, 1920 No. 5 Pri5I>ISIIED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING COMPANY 78 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. EDWARD I. FARRINGTON, Editor. Telepbone Fort Hill 3694 ADVERTISING RATES: Per Inch, SO Inches to page fl.26 Discount on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), 5 per cent.; thre« months (IS times), 10 per cent.; six months (^G times), 20 per cent.; one year (53 times), 80 per cent. Page and half page space, not conseentlve, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Tear, in advance, Sl.OO; To Foreign Conntrles, $2.00; To Canada, $1.50. BIntered as second-clase matter December S, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1897. To comply with a new Post Office requirement, when writing to HoKTicii.Tnti;, please use the following form: HORTICULTURE, 78 DeTonshire Street, Boston 9, Mass. The city of Boston is divided Into districts, and each dis- trict is numbered. If you will observe the number allotted to HoBTicuLTrBE, it will facilitate the delivery of mail to this office. It is apparent from the catalogues that Plant prices shrubs, perennials and other stocky will cost considerable more this year. In many instances the advance averages about one-third. There seems to be a fair amount of the larger nursery stock, at least in the more common lines. Little difficulty will be encountered in providing customers with the shrubs they demand. Perennial plants, on the other hand, are dis- tinctly short, owing to labor difficulties which have inter- fered with propagation. Increased costs all along the line, together with short supply, are sufficient in them- selves to bring about an upward movement. Moreover prices before the war were lower in many instances than they should have been. Nursery employees will insist upon better wages in the future, and just now it is diffi- cult to get help at anything like even a reasonable wage. Some nurserymen have seen a large proportion of their em- ployees flock to the factories or to industrial centers where abnormal rates of pay are to be obtained. Doubtless there will be a readjustment after a time, but in the meanwhile the trade must suffer more or less. It would be impossible, or at least a short-sighted policy, to raise prices too sharply. It Is most important that the public be kept in a friendly state of mind which will bring about liberal buy- ing. It takes a long process of education to get the public to a point where it will buy steadily and regularly each season for the purpose of adding to the beauty of the home grounds It looks as though England might teach this Cooperative country something in the way of cooper- Advertising ative advertising. The horticultural trade of that country are now discussing a pro- posal which goes far ahead of the National advertising campaign being carried on by the florists of America. It calls for a united effort on the part of seedsmen, nur- serymen, growers and florists to promote the cultivation of flowers and the making of gardens. All this is bound to result in a greater demand, not only for seeds and nursery stock, but also for cut flowers and potted plants. In a recent issue of the Horticultural Trade Journal, Robinson Bros, set forth the whole situation as follows: "A measure is needed to maintain and promote publilc interest in gardening lest it fall to the position it occupied in the life of the masses before the war and the nation's need. "Means are required to make every family man realize what a garden means to his family In happiness and health and to the general improvement in home life. "A gardening atmosphere needs creating which will in- fluence the everyday life of the average man — make him feel that a garden's the thing and a garden he must have. "Improve the status of gardening and the Horticultural Trades in the public's mind and elevate both to a position of importance in the life of the nation. "Current general labor conditions are highly favorable to the project in as much as the working day is much shorter, wages higher, and the desire for a more comfort- able standard of living pronounced. "In the elevation of the trade as a whole there is profit for all individual traders. "Advertising alone can accomplish universal interest in gardening with its result and profit to individual Traders. The type of advertising required is not the "Buy So & So's Seed" variety, but an appealing advocacy for gardening as a briglitener of home life and a contributor to the health and happiness of the artisan-cum-gardener and his family. "A clear understanding of the public to be appealed to, the right type of appeal, and enough money to appeal big enough and often enough, are essentials. But, given these necessary factors and the individual personal support of all the trade, the enterprise should have a permanently profit- able effect upon the business of every individual horticul- tural trader throughout the countrj'. "The cost of developing an effective scheme will be between £5,000 and £10,000, an amount which should not be difficult to raise from among the various horticultural commercial interests of the country, which include seed growers, seed wholesalers, and seed re- tailers, and the manufacturers and distributors of horti- cultural tools, tlie manufacturers and distributors of hor- ticultural sundries such as fertilizers, etc., and the proprie- tors of the amateur gardening press." Evidences abound on every hand to show The leaven that the "Say It With Flowers" campaign working is proving effective. An interesting Instance is reported from a Massachusetts town. In an account of a Common Council meeting a reporter wrote: "They certainly said it with flowers, so many bouquets were thrown." This shows that the slogan of the S. A. P. is coming into every day use, and no doubt similar exam- ples will be rapidly multiplied in the near future. Already the national phrase is getting into the public prints frequently, but not always in the joke column. Strickland Gillilan is responsible for the following in the Retail Public Ledger of Philadelphia: "Ouch!" yelled tho punk comedian, as he dodged a fusil- lade of spoiled vegetables, "Why don't you say it with flowers?'' Just then a harder and larger missile came over the footlights, and an ice cream ad. reader yelled out, "Take home a brick." January 31. 1920 HORTICULTURE 89 We had a pleasant call from John Bodger the noted California seed grow- er on the 24th inst. He is to start from New York City in about a week on a trip to Europe to see how the seed business is across the water. While in London he will take Howard M. Earl's advice and put up at the Norfolk Hotel, Surrey street. Strand. Howard says this Is the seedsmen's headquarters in London — with large caps on the "THE." The manager of the house, Mr. Baker, knows the per- sonality of the seed trade well and makes his visitors feel at home, feeds them well, doesn't overcharge them, and one doesn't have to wear a swal- low tail all the time. He can also let you have something to wet your thrapple with, which is more than the Dooner boys in Philadelphia can do now-a-days, even if their time honored hotel does still remain the seedsmen's headquarters for Philadelphia, as does the Sherman House in Chicago or the Quincy House in Boston. So if any of my horticultural friends go to London remember that the Norfolk is the stamping ground of Hugh Dickson of Belfast. Howard Earl of Philadelphia, and John Bodger of California, and is the seedsmen's headquarters within hearing of Bow Bells. And ask for Mr. Baker. He's a braw laddie from all accounts. In regard to the seed trade on the other side at present I quote from a letter just received from one of our Yankee boys who is over there just now looking things up. He writes from EJddnburgh under date of January 5th: "In spite of the rate of exchange I am doing some business and have found the trade quite optimistic. Have had an excellent time in Edinburgh, but heaven help the man who lands here on the Sabbath day and knows no one It Is worse than dear old Phila- delphia. God bless her! I should say that time is ripe again for a boom in agricultural seeds but I understand many sorts of grasses are still in short supply. Your friend, David Bell, of Ledth, was In a conference when I called there so I only saw his seed buyer." In regard to the rate of exchange we hear that some of the Canadian seeds- men have been cancelling orders placed on this side, six. nine, twelve months ago on that account — or as they put it — because the American dol- lar has gone up. But no doubt ar- rangements satisfactory to both sides can be arranged if a little give and take is manifested for old times sake and looking to future business. Mr. and Mrs. John Westcott cele- brated their golden wedding anniver- sary on the 21st inst. A vase of fifty roses decorated the dinner table — among other mementos. They were the "extra specials" for which the Pennock Flower market at 16th and Ludlow is famous; and, while the card was marked "from your Ludlow street friends." the kindly, thoughtful spirit of Samuel S. Pennock and Edwin J. Fancourt was back of it all. Mrs. West- cott was especially delighted. The boys don't often get a chance to wave the flag for her — like they do for the Commodore. Of course old associates like A. B. Cartledge and many others, remember the golden occasion, and the officers of the F. T. D. sent a tele- gram in their own names — William F. Gude. Washington; Philip Breitmeyer and Albert Pochelon, Detroit; Wil- liam L. Rock. Kansas City, and Wil- liam Smyth, Chicago — which meant, of course, not only their own personal congratulations but that of the whole florist trade of the country, as Mr. and Mrs. Westcott are well known far be- yond local confines and highly thought of by all who know them. James M. Thoirs has purchased a property at Oaklyn on the White Horse Pike, a few miles south of Camden and will shortly move his family and make his residence there, from his present location at 524 Market jtreet, Cam- den, N. J. Mr. Thoirs is still in active business as a retailer in Camden, and Intends to remain at it for a long time yet although he has worked hard on the same spot for the past thirty-two years, made a competence and is well able to retire. Andrew F. O'Connell Andrew F. O'Connell, a well known nurseryman and contractor in Phila- delphia died at his home, 4103 Girard Avenue, on the 21st inst. He did most of the city street tree planting through the Ashbridge, Reyburn and other ad- ministrations, and his work was cred- itable to him and above the average during the political regime that has now become a thing of the past. His place of business was known as the Overbrook Nurseries on city line near the suburb of Overbrook. Interment was at St. Agnes Cemetery, West Chester, Pa., on the 26th inst. BULBS AND ROOTS FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT T. R. BEGONIA BULBS I'er 1000 Single mixed V/^-lYz in. diam. $124 Single mixed ^-1 in. diam. 90 Single in following separate colors: Scarlet, Pink, Salmon, Orange, Crim- son, -I .$95 VALLEY PIPS I'er 1000 Berlin forcing type $27.50 2500 per case, case lots only. LILIUM GIGANTEUM F. 0. B. New York Siie Per Case 1 er Case 7-9 300 ^9.60 8-10 250 47.60 9-10 200 60.00 10-11 160 49.80 11-12 130 F. 0. B. Denver 47.60 6-8 400 «42.00 7-9 300 48JKI 8-10 250 47JtO 9-10 200 F. 0. B. Chicago SO.W 7-9 300 $49.50 10-11 150 F. 0. B. London (Ont.) 49.60 7-9 300 94930 8-10 260 47.60 9-10 200 60.00 10-11 ISO 49.60 TERMS: 60 days net. 2% cash 10 days from invoice date, cash with order unless your credit is established with us. Write for prices on HARDY LILY BULBS, DRACAENA CANES. PALM SEEDS, RAFFIA. BAMBOO CANES. Etc. Established 1902. "RELIABILITY" is our motto. We occupy our own build- ing, a city block through, and give prompt, efficient, courteous service. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 CHAMBERS STREET NEW YORK ".ill HORTICULTURE January 31, 1920 "The Telegraph FiorUt" Member of Florists' Telefireph DelWery 124 TREMONT ST. IM H. F. A, LANGE Worcester, Mass. Delivers to all Points in New England 150,000 Square Feet of GUbb Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association WORCESTER, MASS. Ramkirs Flower Shop HASB'T I. BAXDAIX, Proprietor. Uember FlorUts' Telegraph D«liTery Providence, Rhode IslsHid Joiinston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS as Dorrance Street Member Florists' Telegraph DeUrery Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FAIX, KU'EK, MASS. Deliveries of Flowers and Plants In FALL RIVER and contiguous territory. The Beacon Florist ' «"«rJi:?^'' BOSTON J. EISEMANN, Manager, 11 years head decorator and designer for Penn's. Prompt, Efficient Service Guaranteed. A Card This Fize CoBtti only 9flc. per Week on Yearly Order It would keep your name and your specialty before the whole trade. A haff-iucb card costs only 45c. per week on yearly order. Flowers by Telegraph Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Orders transferred by telegram or otherwise to any of the firms whose address Is here given will be promptly and prop- erly filled and delivered. Beverly, Mass. — Beverly Flower Shop. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St. Boston — Zlnn the Florist, Park St. Brockton, Mass. — Belmont Flower Shop. Boston, Mass.— The Beacon Florist, Beacon St. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Cambridge, Mass. — Harold A. Ryan. Cleveland, O. — J. M. Gasser Co., EucUd Ave. Cleveland, O. — Adam Graham & B523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.- Bt. Sons, Knoble Bros., 1834 W. 2Sth Cleveland, O.— The Smith & Fetters Co., 735 Euclid Ave. Denver, Col. — Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadway. Detroit, Mich.— J. Breltmeyer'i Sens, corner Broadway and Gratiot Ave. Fall River, Mass.— Warburton, 495 New Boston Rd. and 38 N. Main St. Kansas City, Mo.— Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Ave. Lawrence, Mass.— A. H. Wagland. Maiden, Mass.— J. Walsh k. Son. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New York— Dards, N. B. corner 44th 8t and Madison Ave. New York — G. Ave. M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth New York- KottmlUer, 426 Madison Ave. and 40th St., also Vanderbllt Hotel. New York— Max Schling, 785 6th Ave. Omaha, Neb. — Hess A Sweboda, 1416 Farnum St. Philadelphia— F. M. Ross, 136 So. 52nd St., 13 So. 60th St., 212 E. Glrard Ave. Philadelphia— Chas. H. Grakelow, Broad St. at Cumberland. Providence, Dorrance St. St. Louis, Olive St. Me. I. — Johnston Bros., 33 -Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.— F. R. Pier- son Co. Taunton, Mass. — Hall the Florist. Toronto, Can. — J. H. Dunlop, 8-10 West Adelaide St. Washington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F St. Washington, D. C. — George H. Cooke, Connecticut Ave. and L St Worcester, Mass. — H. F. A. Lange. Worcester, Mass.— Randall's Flower Shop, 22 Peart St. CAMBRIDGE, MASS. 581 MT. AUBURN STREET HAROLD A. RYAN. Inc. ^.T.'d^ BROCKTON, MASS. Belmont Flower Shop ^.T.^d' HIGH GRADE PUUTTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST fHOMAS ROLAND. Naiiaiit.NM*. LAWRENCE . - MASS. A. H. WAGLAND We Cover LAWRENCE, METHUEN, ANDOVEB, NORTH ANDOVER, SAT.KM^ N. H. and CoDtig;uon8 Territory Member of F. T. D. BEVERLY, MASS. BEVERLY FLOWER SHOP ^^' maldenTmass. J. WALSH & SON ^^i'^': Telephone 1422 4 Main Street, TAUNTON, MASS. National Florist for Taunton and Vicinity GCrD£ BROS CO ■ XV»F STKW WASmycTO. DC GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Menber FlorIsM Telednpli Dsbvery FLOWERS "'""" The Lowest "I SERVE" Tke Larveat Popolar Prlee4 Hemae la PhlladelpUa F. M. HOSS Send orders te 1S6 8o. S2nd Street, Phlladelpkla. Other Stores IS So. SVth St., ilt E. Olimrd Aveaae PHILADELPHIA Member FlorlsiK' Telrgrspb Delivery Orders from &II except aMSikWB at the r. T. D. most be aniiii»«»i»i kr remlttanee. January 31, 1920 HORTICULTURE 91 m KANSAS cmr Trantfer Yoar Order* to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue MamhsT WlwtmW T«Uvim*k D«UT*r> DARDS FLOWER SERVICE baa spelt GUARANTEED SATISFACTION for nearly FIFTY YEARS. Begnlar European sailings now established. Let us fill your orders for Steamer Flower Baskets^ Corsages and Artistic Boxes of Ont Flowers. OARDS, Inc., Florist, 341 Madison Ave., New York sTaTanderson 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service means fresli, sturdy Stock and prompt deliveries in BUFFA1<0, I.OCKPORT, NIAGARA FALLS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Tal*»k*aes IMl and L, UW 1416 Farnum St. O IVI ^V IH ^V, NEB. THE KNOBLE BROTHERS CO. Flower* and Nursery Product* Menber Florists' Telegraph Deilrsrr We are well equipped to handle your orders. IMS W. Mth Itrset cijrrmL.Ain>, o. THE SMITH &FEnEr» GO 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every KIihI in Season PHILADELPHIA GHAS. H. GRfiKBLOW E; r.VK. Everyt/ting irt Flower* B»oeul Street at Cumiserlcmd ^ Park Floral Go. B. E. GILLI8, Prealdcnt. E. P. ffEIMAN, »««r.rtary. Utmhm Florists' *oIa«n*h VoBTa^ DENVER. COLORADO IN THE National Capitol U jrovr ssrrloe to deUror Ftowors or Doslgas on Ordar by Toio- »»ph or otKerwlse. Prompt BoBabU Serrloo. GEORGE H. GOOKE OoMjeottont Ato. aad I, St. WAHHINGTON, D .0. JOHN BREITMEYER'S Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Oesigns - . . High Grade Gut Blooms We cover all Mlcliigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists* Telegraph Delivery Association. GENERAL NEWS NOTES Chicago florists have adopted the plan of co-operative advertising which has been in operation in Milwaukee for some time. At a recent meeting Joseph Pollworth said that if a grower averaged a return of five cents on car- nations at wholesale, and this average were Increased to six cents in cutting from ten thousand plants, his income would be increased $1,500 under the Milwaukee plan, at a cost to the grow- er of only $45. Lack of help continues acute In many sections of the country. Some florists are obliged to curtail opera- tions on this account. The Edgeplain Floral Co. has been formed by Elwood Heacock, son of the late Joseph Heacock, and the company capitalized with a stock of $100,000. A 75-acre farm has been purchased at St. Leonards, about 20 miles from Phila- delphia, and a contract has been placed with the Lord & Burnham Co. Cor a new greenhouse 70x600 feet for roses. Charles A. Dards, a well known New York florist, is now on a four months' cruise to South America. The Monmouth County, N. J., Flor- ists' Association has elected these officers: President. John Kennedy, Redbank; vice-president. Fred Hanson, Asbury Park: secretary, Walter Lind- hardt. Long Branch; financial secre- tary. George Soderaann. Long Branch; corresponding secretary. Chas. W. Schneider, Little Silver; treasurer, George H. Gregory, Spring Lake. Schling Service Nothing Better 106 Fifth Avenae, New York City "Says It With Flowert" CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Iftmitri tj F. T. D. Aiictiatitn. DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Daltvar orders from any part of the country \» New York City Writ* or ToUvraph 2189-2141 Broeaway, ■ New Yotfc Tolopkoao IWt-UU Ootasbu KOTTMILLERTFTorwt 488 Muison Ave. and 49tli St., New Yoric. Also Vanderfailt Hotel TolepboBo, Mnrray Hin TM Oat-of-tovB Orders SoUeltod. IniMiiiir•' :tzrj "Jior * 395MA(W ST.. ODD FELLOWS BUXS, C-.^Hat-'E 74-5 AT >nGHT CALL GREENHOUSES- STOHEH3«^28n. Irttiaf)! StonehanSibjI. The Best Retail AA. We Have Seen This Week people against the store. This ad. might read, "If you have friends who are sick," etc., to keep the plural form throughout the sentence. I think that C. Quadland & Sons of North Adams, Mass., make a mistake .when they start off their ad. with the adapted phrase, "Eventually you will be our regular flower customer. Why not start now?" There is something about the assurance of this statement which will offend many people. It will seem to them that the advertiser is taking altogether too much for grant- ed. The Quadlands have a second line, however, which is as good as the first is poor. It reads: "Our flowers are not cut until ordered by you, assuring you of absolute freshness." Of course all florists cannot make such a claim and live up to it, but it must make a strong impression on a prospective purchaser and influence him toward the store which presents such an in- ducement. And, after all. that is what counts. Finally, I have the advertisement of a Haverhill, Mass., flower store which occupies only two inches single column, and yet which by its wording and dis- play must pull no little trade. It reads as follows: FLOWERS ARE A NECESSITY — at all social gatherings. We are specialists in preparing corsage bou- quets to be worn at dinners, dances or other evening occasions. Phone or- ders filled. • KAULBACH'S "The Flower Shop" 28 Main St, Tel. 504-W. THE MARKET. The market is extremely quiet and has been for the past week. Ship- ments are coming in very slowly and the demand is so small that even the light offerings are sufficient to meet it. Carnations are selling at 12 and 15 cents as HoRTiCTiLTTmE goes to press, but if anything like heavy consign- ments should show up, undoubtedly the price would break in half. But shipments to New York are cleaning up everything in sight. Callas are coming in a little more freely and the price Is a little easier, but three and four dollars is obtained readily for good quality stock. THE ILLINOIS QUARANTINE. Flowerfield, L. I., N. Y, Jan. 27, 1920. Dear Sir; — I note with interest your editorial on the 111. quarantine, and I think it is time that concerted action is taken by the Trade in regard to these quarantines, mainly for the jeason that there is no proof presented that they are necessary. As Mr, Alexander has pointed out, the Corn Borer may possibly live over in Gladiolus stalks, but there is no likelihood of its living in, or being carried by, the Gladiolus bulb. Then again, I think the present quarantine is unreasonable and unjust to dealers on Long Island which is en- tirely surrounded by water, and al- though belongs to New York State there is not as much reason to quar antine it, as other, states that join N. Y. State by land What future is there for Floriculture in this country if it is going to be dealt these "body blows" repeatedly. Yours very truly, I. S. Hendrickson, John Lewis Childs, Inc. January 31. 1920 HORTICULTURE 95 ;liiB£ST'IN,TH^l,VyORtp'^ JOHfJ C.riliEYERTHREADi'Ca The Meyer HoriHt TlireadN can be luul In any sUe or color that in wnnt^-d. Can furnish same at $*'f.25 per lt>. with liberal discounts in case lots of 500 lbs. and upWHJ-ds. Every spool contains 2 ounces of actual thread, 1(> ounces to the pound or no sale. B« 8ure and Ket the Meyer Threads and take no other. Manufactured by the John C. Meyer Thread Co. Dept. WW. LOWELL, M.XSS. For AD Flowers in Season CaO mi THE LEO NIESSEN CO. 1201 Race SL Philadetphia, Pa. EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619-21 Rlnstead St.. Philadelphia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY ROSES and all Seasonable Varieties of Cut Flowers Wired Toothpicks Mannfactored by W. J. GOWEE, Berlin N. Y. 10,000 f2.60 50,000 $U.OO Sample free. For Sale by Dealers GEORGE B. HART WHOIjE5ALe FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rocbester, N. Y. i ^^ r cm FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO I MANUFACTURERS t PHILADELiPHIA. PA. V r Henry I\l. Robinson Co. 55-57 West 26th Street and 430 Sixth Ayenae Telephone: Farragut 13 and 3180 It is a good time to get in Ten-weeks Stock, the market for which is likoly to be very good indeed. Candytuft put in now will be ready tor Memorial Day. Calendulas have increased in popularity in the past few years so that they are now a staple product in some markets. The spring crop should bi> started now by sowing the seeds in rows 24 inches apart. The seedlings must be thinned out until they stand 10 inches apart in the rows. There Is even time to sow sweet peas of the Spencer varieties. All of these an- nuals will thrive in a temperature which runs about 50 degrees at night. If you found the cherries profitable plants this season you should start now preparing for next year's stock. You can root them readily in a moderately warm propagating bed, afterwards potting them up in three- inch or smaller jxjts. A night tempera- ture of 50 to 5.5 degrees will keep them growing well, but they must have a good light house and be syringed fre- quently. The morning hours are always the best for making cuttings and this is particularly true as applied to carna- tions. Do the work of trimming them up in a cool place, first having dipped them in cool water. Get them into the propagating benches as soon as possible and spray them every bright morning so that the foliage will be moist during daylight hours, but make a point of having the leaves dry when night comes on. While they need much shade at the beginning they should gradually be accustomed to the sunlight so that they will enjoy full sun by the time they are potted up. Properly treated there will be hut little wilting after potting. Make it a point to pot up just as soon as the cuttings are ready, and use new. fresh soil that has been care- fully screened. If the soil is reason- ably moist and potting is firmly done, the cuttings will take hold quickly, especially if a little shade is given for a few days before exposing them to the full sunlight. Send for Our Valentine Folder H. BAYERSOORFER & CO. The Florist Supply House of America \Vi9 Arch St., Philadelphia. Pa. H. E. FROMDHT WlinlM»l, Gamwi»mn Florirt Choice Cut Florwera New AdilroH, 14S West tSth Bt.. NKW TOB.H Triephonea: 2260, 2201, MsdUoii 8«i — WW- P, FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28tli Stmt NEW YBM Telephone 633S, Farracot Call and Inspect the Best Establishment In the Wholesale Flower Ulntrlot. WILTER F. SHERIDAN Whale«>l6 Commission Dealer In CHOICE GUT FLOWERS 13S Wm« t*th. Street, New ¥ork ■I'eiesiiiai«=^eti-iSSf Madison Sqnare E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists Please mention HorUealtnn when writing, RCED >•> «■ I'l «• 187S. Forty years' exj/erleaee. THK qCAI^ITT PLtACE OF BOSTON Regarding tbe Kroeschell, It la tbe beat we have ever had aQd aatlsfac- tory beyond our expectatlona. It beata op eapeclally qalck and baa saved aa considerably already In tbe price of fnel. When we are in need of another boiler we will give the Kroeachell the flrat consideration. (Signed) WM, W. BDQAR CO , WAVBRLEY, MASS. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 466 W. Erie St. CHICAGO When You Buy -Get a Kroeschell •,016,286 *q. ft. of (iMa wms equipped witk Kroeschell Boilers daring the ye&r of 1916. OHIO'S CKLXBBATKD CYCLA1LK>' SriCCIAUST After using yoor No. 12 Kroeschell Boiler I came to tbe conclusion that had I to inatall more boilers It would be the Kroeschell and no other. II really Is a pleasure to heat, no trouble to get the desired beat In a very short time. (Signed) CHRIST. WINTERICH. DHFIANCE. OHIO. about the middle of June being at their best at the end of the same month and early July after which owing to hot weather conditions stems shorten up and flowers get smaller quickly. No one not even the amateur grower need feel that the growing of the plants is a difficult operation. FMne plants can be grown in a well-protected cold-frame in a sheltered position on the south side of a house or other structure that will breali the cold winds. A 3 X 6 ft. sash will cover suflScient plants to plant a considerable length of row, and will give a wealth of bloom for exhibiting or house dec- oration. Local florists could find ready sale for plants grown from January sown seed, once their customers tried them out and were delighted with the re- sults from planting plants instead of seed in their gardens. PROF. WILSON LECTURES IN PHILADELPHIA On Tuesday afternoon. Jan. 20th, Mr. E. H. Wilson, assistant director of the Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. Mass.. gave an illustrated lecture on the Flora and Vegetation of Formosa and Korea. Mr. Wilson in speaking of Korea, the hermit kingdom, described its trees and told of what it has given to American gardens. He said that the similarity of climate was impor- tant, for Korean plants are particular- ly hardy in the colder parts of New England. He said Korea was giving us new lilacs, pears, crabapplef, ns well as new firs, spruces and red cedars. Formosa, the beautiful. Mr. Wilson described as the home of the camphor trees of Eastern Asia. He described its wonderful forests and forest wealth, its headhunting savages and its stu- pendous sea cliffs. Mr. Wilson spoke for nearly two hours, and in closing, he reminded the audience that no more of the plants he had shown would be imported as long as the drastic Quaratine No. 37 was in effect. D.VVTD RrsT, Secy. Ways to Help Carnation Growers Pres. Theodore A. Dorner brought out several important points in his address at the Convention of the American Carnation Society in Chicago last week. Among other things he said: "The American Carnation Society should devise some plan so our revenue will be increased. We are running on the same plane today as we have been in the past, regardless of the high prices. I would suggest that the dues of our Society be raised to three dol- lars, instead of two, which would give us a little more revenue. This may cause some criticism, but we should take time and prices under considera- tion. As we all know it costs a great deal more now to exhibit carnations than it did four or five years ago. "The shipping facilities in the past year have been much improved, but we are still a long way from getting what is right. The express companies have taken better care of our packages than last year and are a little more prompt in settling claims. I think the Parcel Post department should insure parcels against freezing when marked perishable. At present they insure only against non-delivery, the respon- sibility for breakage being the same as non-insured parcels. I think this matter should be taken up with the S. A. F. O. H. and it might help if we would co-operate with them. For they are in a condition to handle this mat- ter to a better advanta.ge. I would sug- gest that a committee be appointed by our Society to co-operate with the S. A. F. and 0. H. in this matter. A great many parcel post packages have been frozen in transit this season, for which the shippers are at a loss. "The registration of new varieties in the past year has been much less than former years, due to the war, fuel, labor and high prices. All carnation growers know that a new variety will in time lose its vigor and vitality, either by propagation or through disease. And those must be replaced DREER'S "Riverton Special" Plant Tubs No Diam . Ea. Doz. 100 10 20 in. $4.50 $49..'iO $375.00 20 18 in. 3.30 36.00 293.00 :m 16 In. 2.35 26.00 200.00 40 14 in. l.ilO 21.50 170.00 50 12 in. L.TO 15.00 115.00 m 10 in. .90 9.90 77.50 TO Sin. .75 8.00 61.00 The Riverfon Tub Is sold excluolvely by us, and Is the best ever Introduced. The neatest, lightest, and cheapest. Painted green and bound with electric-welded hoops. The four largest sizes are equipped with drop handles. HENRY A. DREER, i«eiis. Plants, Biifts anil Supplies, 714.716 chestnot St., Philadelphia. Pa. CYPRESS GREENHOUSE STOCK PECKY CYPRESS STOCK HOT BED SASH Aek for Circular D and Prioea THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER COMPANY NEPONSET, BOSTON !tS HORTICULTURE January 31, 1920 SUII-OO-N/.B. A 8CLJ»HCB-FI8H OIL-CARBOl-IC COMPOUND The Master Spray of the 20th Century Insecticide rr. ) ijCooKaSwANCoJuc; FOR THE CONTROL OF THE SAN JOSE, OYSTER SIIELJL and other SCALE INSECTS. GREEN, ROSEY and WOOL.EY APHIS — Known as Plant Lice. PE.4R PSYLLA, CELERY', ONION and ROSE THRIFTS — Known as Plant Fleas. And yie FUNGUS SPORES DEVELOPING tlie BROWN or RIPE ROT of the PEACH, PLUM and other STONE FRUITS. PEACH LB.4LF CURL. .•\PPLE and PE.\R CANKER and SCAB. Ard many other species of FUNGI SPORES. Send for the New Booklet Describing SULCO-V.B. A combined contact insecticide and fungi- cide of known reliability — Right in Principle and Price direct — go to your dealer first \ NEWYPBK.ESA. Simple, Sure and Safe From your dealer or ^^ii!L» COOK & SWAN CO. Inc. 1*» Front Street NUW TOBK CITT 141 Milk Strwt BOSTON, MASS. Geo. H. Frailer, Mcr. The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. FUNGINE For mildew, ru.st and other lilights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quarts, $1.00; Gallon, $3.00 SOLD BY DE.VLERS Aphiae Maaufacturing Co. MADISON, N. J. Ireer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenlioases DHve easy 2ad true, becaase both bevels are on the same ■ide. Cao't twist and break the elass in Iriving. Galvan- ized and will not rast. No tis^a or lefti Tbe Peerless Glazine Poin U patented. No others like ^ II Order from your di or direct from os. 1000. BOe. postpaid. | Samples free. HEintT A. DSEES,! I rh«fltnat G PhlU • IpllU Sare your plants and trees. Joit th« thing for greenhouse and outdoor «•. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and Whlt« Seal*, Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc., without Injury t» plants and without oisr. Used according t* dlrectloBS, our stand- ard Insecticide will prsrent rarages »m y»ur crops by Insects. Non-pois*Bons and harmless t* user aid plant. Leading Seediaea and Florists hav* used it with w»nd«rfBl results. Destroys Lice In Poultry H»uses, Fleas »n Dogs and all Domestic Pets. Excellent as a wash far dsgs and ether animals. Relieves mangs. Dllut* with water 30 to 50 parts. V4 Pint, SOc.; Pint, 60«.; Quart, SO*.; 14 Gallon, $1.60; Gallon, $2.50; 6 Gal- lon Can, $10.00; 1« GalloB Can, $20.00. Direction on package. LEMON OIL COMFAMY lipt i. 421 W. li*|tH St, MUhfi, in truw TOKK V Wsrld's Oldest and LargMt UanofactDrvra »t FLOWER POTS VTHTt A. H, HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Maaa. When writing to advtrtixnt lundly mention HORTICULTURE by other varieties which have vigor and vitality. It costs a great deal more nowadays to put a new variety on the market, and therefore, the price of seedling carnations should, and ought to bring a higher price than in former years. The seedling carnation sliown at ouF expositions is always the most interesting exhibit in the hall. Why? Because it is human nature for us to always be on the watch to get something better, than we grow today. Carnation growing in this country in the last thre or four years was at a standstill. But today we hear of those who quit growing carnations are back in the harness again. It certainly has been a most popular flower in the past twenty years. The breeders of seed- ling carnations have a great future be- fore them, as most of our standard varieties have taken the backward course and must be replaced by new varieties. "I would suggest to those who raise seedling carnations and disseminate them, that they be very careful in se- lecting a name for their new varieties, so that the name will never conflict with those already registered. AtHlLLCRESTFARM, Weston, Massachusetts Wanted from the first day of June to Labor Day, a man capable of taking charge of twenty boys from ten to seventeen years of age through their long summer vacation from school. He should be competent to teach them about soils and the growth of plants in the class room and to superintend their work in the orchard, fruit and vegetable gardens. He must have had some previous experience in the man- agement of boys. The best of refer- ences should be sent to Post Office Box 166, Weston, Massachusetts, be- fore a personal interview is granted. January 16th, 1920. WK AKB SPBOIAUSTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Fre« from Bubble* ^ CBlfonn la Thiaknc** PAINTS and PUTTY greaihoase White J.^e'-^1>S; Florists Prefer It win pay joa to gtrt oar estlmAte*. THE DWELLE-KAISER oo 251 Elm Street BCFFALO. N. T. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE January 31, 1920 HORTICULTURE 99 A STIC A Blazing USE IT NOW F. 0. PtIiROE CO. 12 W. BSaMWMr NEW roM Mastlca Is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass as occure with hard putty. Last longer than putty. Easy to apply. CONCENTRATE^ PULVERIZED MANURE pBWerls«d •r Shredded Cattle Manure Falverlzed Sheep Manure The Florists' Standard of uruform high quality for over ten years. Specify WIZARD BRAND ,n your Supply House Order, or write us direct for prices and freight rates THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO •4 Cnion Stock Tu-d, Ohleaco Dlfflcnt and rejected cases sps- clally solicited. No misleading In- dncenients made to secure business. Over SO years' active practice. Ei- perlenced personal, conscientious serrlce. Write for terms. Address SlGfiCRS ft SrGGIERS Patent Lawyers Box 9, National tTnlon BuUdlnft Waehinqton, D. O. A Fitting for each r**- q uirement. Get a*- riiiainted with our method of Braeint;, Shelving, Piping, etc. Each Fitting adds neat- ness to your house and reduces the labor cost of repair work in gen- eral to a very low fig- ure. I>et us send you onr catalog. ADVANCE CO. Richmond, Ind. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net ASPAKAtiUS PLUMOSCS Asparagus plumosus seedllns: $1.00 per 100; $0.00 per 1.000. ALFRED M. CAilP- BKLL, Strafford. Pa. BULBS C. KEUR & SONS. HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH. 32 Broadway. CANNAS For the best Up-toDate Cannas, get new price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Grove, Pa. CARNATION .STAPLES Spilt carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. PiUsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 35c.; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg, 111. GOLD FISH Gold fish, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, fish goods, nets, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT. Breeder, 4815 D. St., Olney. Philadelphia, Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price list. DAHLIAS Fragrant Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grinnell. $10.00 "per clump. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, Mass. New Paeony Dahlia — John Wanamaker. Newest. Handsomest. Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. LABELS Wood labels for nurserymen and florists. THE BENJAMIN CHASE CO., Derry Vil- lage, N. H. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO.. Orchid Growers and Raisers. Southgate, London, ETngland. Catt leyas and Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty One trial order solicited. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection. 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHBB. Canal Dover, O. Two Books That Every Retail Florist Needs ALBUM OF FLORAL DESIGNS, PRICE 75c MANUAL OF FLORAL DESIGNING, PRICE $1.25 Sent direct from this Office HORTICULTURE PUB. CO. 78 Devonshire Street Boston, Mass. Sl'HAONL'M MOSS Live Sphagnum Moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAGi£B & HURRELL, Summit. N. J. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, ebolM collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for Immediate effect: also Ciimbina Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount Hissarlik Nur- sery, New Rochelle, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM B. HEILSCHBR'S WIRI WORKS. 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. FOR SALE INVF,.ST1GATE1 Mnrlel llorists place; prosperous business; ideal location; ready markets. Dwuer to retire. Latest con- struction tliroughout. Full details on request. DENNIS, 49 Locust Ave., Arllue- ton, X. J. HELP WANTED Two apprentices to learn carnation growing. Apply to WILLIAM SIM, Clifton- dale, Mass. WANTED— Several flrst-class experienced nursery workmen. State age, single or married, nationality, creed and experience. Give references as to ability, experience and character. Send photo if possible. Good wages to start and opportunitv to advance. FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES, Framingham, Mass. 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Walts 1.75 ParsonH on The Rose 1.00 I'rinciples of Floriculture. E. A. Wliitt' 1.75 Foundations of American Grape Culture. Munson 2.00 Plant Materials of Decorative Gardening. Trelease 1.00 .\rl^locrats of the Garden. Wil- s.li 6.00 Bailc.v's Cyclopedia of Horticul- ture, 6 volumes S6.00 100 HORTI CULTUKE January 31, 1920 Every Reader of "Horticulture" Needs DR. L. H. BAILEY'S BRAND NEW Standard Cyclopedia of six Isrc* quarto valamtia. Mora thsa t.WM p«c«a. t* full PM* ezqnlalUi color pUtvi. M bekntifal tnll paca h»lft«— ■ tluui 4,00* t«xt •nrniTtBSi. M* Oallahwatar*. Ap»i«zlBately 4,000 fceners, 20,000 (pMln and «0,000 plaat aamaa THE New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture has been freshly written in the light of the moat recent research and experience. It Is the fullest, the newest, the most authoritative of all works of Its kind and constltutee the most conscientious attempt that has ever been made to compress the whole story of our horticultural thought, learning and achievement into one set of books. It is both an Encyclopedia and a Manual. Mora A Few of the Many important New Features Key to Identification of Plants ■^'"* '■'.*•!?!•'" '"f"'^ ' one to uDd the name oi a plaDL The name thus found la quickly referred to ander Ita alpbabetlcal location, wbere full intormatlon will b« found In regard to It. Synopiis of Plant Kinsaom Thl" H one of the moat Im- •jjuu|»i« ui I loui n.u>suuM> p^^tant features of the new edition. It constitutes a general running account of the claasea, orders, and groups of plants, with a brief sketch or character- ization of ^B 01 tbe leading famUlea comprising those that yield practically al' tbe cultivated plants. These family de- scriptions give tbe botanical characters; the number of genera and species and tb.) ranges; a Hat of the Important genera; brief statements In regard to the naeful plants; and diagram- matic Illustrations. Olaftrationt 1''>*'^ are 24 colored plates; 90 fnll page half- tones ; and more than 4,000 engravings which serve as guides In the text. This Is an analysis of all technical terma that are used Ir the work and In similar works. It comprises botanical and bortleultaral tarma with brlaf defl- nltlona The Glossary In Vol- ame I Translation and Pronunciation of Latin Names Is inserted a list of between 2.000 and 8,000 Latin words used as species — names of plants, giving the Bngllsb equivalent or translation and the pronunciation. Class Articles special effort haa been made to aecore the best cultural advices for the plants requiring peculiar or particular handling. Here are some of the tltlea of these articles: Anta; Autumn Gardening; Bedding; Dis- eases; Drainage; Floral Designs; Formal Gardening; Hotbeds and Coldframes; Insects; Landscape Gardening; Lawn Plant- ing; Orchards; Rock Gardening; Subtropical Gardenirg; Tools and Implements; Village Improvements; Window Boxes, etc. General Index the reader to locate volume and page of any anb- The final volnme contains a complete .i^< Index to the entire work, enabling ^ .s» -^':k^-i^i^t>:>^' Principles and Practice of Pnining B.v JI. G. KAINS Lecturer on Horticulture, Colambia University Few practices In the handling of plants, especially fruit bparlng plants, attract so much Interest as do those of prunins. The methods are so varied, the results so diverse, and the opinions of growers so apparently con- tradictory that this subject is always one of the most interesting, and the surest to hold attention and arouse discussion. Particularly during tbe last ten or fifteen years when the principles of plant physiology have been more and more satisfactorily applied to plant production and man- agement has interest settled in pruning. During the latter half of this time also more and more investi- gations and tests have been conducted by experiment stations and other workers to test out methods and principles in the Jnterest of science and for the benefit of growers. The accumulation of such new knowledge has become very considerable especially in the last de- cade, hut it Is ne pruning. A chaptsi- takes np "the Philosophy of Pruning, itself a very In- teresting subject. Then follows a classification and clear discussion of Ruds, very fully lllustnited from life. Hov. Wounds Heal Is an exceedingly interesting chapter, as are also those on Prevention and Repair of Mechanical Injuries, Pruning Nursery Stock. Young Trees. 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There are nineteen chapters covering In detail topics of ger- mination and longevity of seeds, propagating by buds, layering, cuttings, grafting, etc., fruit tree •tocka, scions, etc., and there are eight pages of condensed cultural instructloos in tabulated form, covering annuals and pe/ennlals from seed, woody plants, evergreens, vines, bulbs and tubers, greenhouse and house plants, ferns, palms, water plants, orchids and cacti. The Illustrations are numerous, comprising 213 figures and halftone plates. There are 322 pages well bound and on heavy paper, teeming with helpful Infonnatlon. It is a book which no cultivator can afford to do without. It Is worth many times Its price. Copies rnn ho suppllpd from the office of HORTICTTLr TURE at publisher's price, $2.00. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 78 De\onshirp Street RoRton. Mb«h. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXXI FEBRUARY 7, 1920 No. 6 WN ROSES FOR 1920 Wc shall offer for 1 920 the three New ^oses: — PILGRIM CRUSADER and MRS. 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It is a beautifully crested form of "Teddy, Jr." with fronds frequently subdivided on the ends, making a most unique, distinct, and desirable variety. This fern was AWARDED A BRONZE MEDAL •t the S. A. F. Convention at Detroit in August, 1919. The judges of the award reported as follows: "Special stress is laid on the new fern Victory, with a rapid growth and a branching at end of fronds, making it a shapely plant. It should be a commercial success, and we RECOMMEND IT MOST HIGHLY." Stronc pUnU, 2Mrlnok p«U $3.00 per docra, (ZO.OO per 100 Strang pUuit*. »Vt-lni!li pot« 7.50 per do<«n, M.OO p«r 100 Extra flne»p«»inien«: 8-lnch, fS.OO; 10-Inch, $5.00! lt-ln<-h. tl-M. mCPHKOLEPIS: „^ , . B*^ EleiantiMims, elegantUslma oompacta, I'/%-tneli *0.as Elecmntiislma and el«B»ntli»lnia op««ta, t-laah 7$ , MaieoM^ 6-lnch ll ' • : V ' .1 ."IS ' Xlacantit»liiia and eileKantistlina eompaeta, 8-lneli z.oo -. UacanttMima and ele««ntli»iina eompaeta, 10-lneh 4.«> '' ■wriaU. a-tach •;? -n Dwarf, B«*ton, $-lneli .:,•••;;•.•.•'•■; . H pUsta are ahipped In pote, 10?t addltlsnaL F. R. PIERSON, Tarrytown. N. Y. FERNS We have on hand for immediate shipment a splendid lot of Pot Grown Ferns. All extra good value for the money. Shipped without pots. Size Doz. 100 1000 Bostons 4-in. $3.00 $20.00 $190.00 5-m. 4.50 35.00 325.00 << 8-in. $2.50 each Scottii 3-in. 1.00 8.00 75.00 4-in. 3.00 20.00 190.00 5-in. 4.50 35.00 Teddy, Jr 5-in. 4.50 35.00 Cordetta Compacta 5-in. 4.50 35.00 Crytonum (Holly Ferns) 4-ln. 3.00 20.00 Table Ferns, assorted 3-in. 1.00 6.00 Ahernantheras; Alyssum, double Giant and Dwarf; Begoiiia$, Gracilis and Vernon: Hardy Enfiish Ivy; Lantanas, assorted; Heliotrope; Lobelia, Crystal Palace Gem; MooiiTine$, 2-in. $2.75 per 100, 3-in. $3.75 per 100. Send foe Catalogue Cash With Ordrn R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND 102 HORTICULTURE February 7, 1920 Henry H. Barrows FERN SPECIALIST Write for Prices. H. H. BARROWS, Whitman, Mast. CHARLES H. TOHY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IVIADISOIM, IM. J. Nephrolepis Norwood Besf Crested Fern 4 inch pot«, extra heavy, $35.00 per hnn- dred; 6 inch, $75.00 per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, fa'^oBipeu. Sno'XMr Queen Carina Awarded Certificate of Merit at S. A. P. A O. H. New York Convention. And 100 other notable kinds. Always ask for SWASTIKA BRAND CANNA8. V*K3«ESCO. I in I fENN.,UAA. ■•Am tfU. fnm. lalol.. fVlBBM, TIo^-Tm. *♦'« "W •miuriitri U the Nitrttrymen t Ftimd ffr tiarhtt DtvtU^mttU HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURI Small, mediom and large sizes supplied Price list now rtady The D. Hill Nursery Co. Erercreen Specialists. I.rage for Immediate shipment. The Elm City Nursery Co., WOODMONT NfRSERIES, INC., New Haven, Conn. Introducers of BOX-BARBERRY, well rooted summer frame cuttings — $65.00 per 1000. Iboliiini Trivet When Trimmed We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Farm at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations In every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all In charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds In quantity and of highest quality. Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for future delivery. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynes Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue GARTERS TESTED SEEDS) InCi commerce Bldg^°Bo"°ii, Man. IF in need of REUABLE NURSERY STOCK that is well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSOilES WhoUiale and Rettnl NORTH ABI^*GTON, MASS. O A. IM IM A. 3 A large stock of several varieties. PRICES RIGHT. Let us book yovir order now lor shipment at any time. PARKER BROS. NURSERY CO. B-,A.-V^E:-r-rEVII_l_E: - - A.RKANSA.S New Crop Flower Seed and Bulbs sow NOW Salvia. Petunia, Verbena, Salpigltissis, .VspnraKUS, Cosmos, Cnndytuft, Snapdragon, Lobelia, Phlov, Scabiosa, Gypsopliila. BULBS — Gladioli, Cannus, Tuberoses. Caladiiims. Dablias, Anemones, Madeira Vines, Cinnamon Vines. Lilium .\uratum, Rubrum, MaBniflcum, per Kise, $32.00. Lilium Uiganteum, 1-9 Case 3m), 8-9 Case 250; per case, .lao.oo. If you have not received oar Florist List, a po*t card will bring it. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Go. \i and 13 Faneuil Hall Square BOSTON, MASS. SEEDS AND BULBS 16obbingtO!i'8 l26 Chambera St., N. Y. City A. L. Miller Christmas and Easter Pot Plants a specialty Wholesale Only Jamaica, N. Y. lot HORTICULTURE February 7, 1920 SEASONABLE OFFERINGS GLADIOLUA BULBS ; low America. Augusta, Ilalley, Mrs. Francis Kins $35.00 Mrs. Watt, Chicago Whit«, Peace 45.00 Brenchleyensis, Fire King 30.00 Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Niagara 50.00 Baron Hulot 60.00 Panama 60.00 Schwaben TO-OO FOR PROFIT BITY PRTMUMNUS HT- BKIDS. WE HAVE THEM IN QUAN- TITY AND OF BEST SELECTION Don't forget PRI-MVLINUS HYBRIDS average two to three blooms per bulb and are quick sellers in the market. FancT $30.00 per 1000 Kegular $20.00 per lOOO MISCELLANEOUS AGER.^TL'.M, Stella (iurney. R. C, at $1.50 per 100. $12.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus and Sprengeri. Seedlings, $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000; fine 2y4-ln. pots, $.5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000: tine, 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. .$05.00 per 1000. CINEK.VRI.\ Hybrida. Half dwarf, 2y2-iD., at $7.00 per 100, $05 per 1000; 3-in., $12.00 per 100. COLEUS, Rooted Cuttings. All the stand- ard and fancv varieties, such as Ver- schaffeltii. Golden Redder, Queen Victoria, Fire Brand, Beckwith Gem, Yellow Trail- ing Queen, at .$12.00 per 1000; Brilliancy, Salvator and Pink Trailing Queen, at $20 00 per 1000. Any varieties of fancy COL,EUS that you want tell us. Our growers can supply anything that is CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS. Three leaves, assorted varieties of a high-grade strain. S8.00 per 100, $75.00 per KHX); separate va- rieties. $10.00 per 100; 2H-in. pots, .$12.00 per 100; 2i4-in. pots, selected, $15.00 per FUCHSIA, Rooted Cuttings. Mixeil. best varieties. $2.50 per 100, .$20.00 per KIOO. GODFREY CALL.AS. ?. in.. .$10.00 per 100. FERNS, Boston and Whitman!, 2l2-in. pot-grown. $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. BENCH BOSTON and VERONA. Ready for IVi in. and 5-in. pots, $25.00 per 100. LATANIA Borbonlca. 3-in. line stock, $12.50 per 100. . ^ . PELARGONIUMS. We have 500 mixed, in- cluding four best sorts. Can ship at once. Strong, 214-in. pots. Good value at $14.00 per 100. „ , , DOUBLE or SINGLE PETUNIAS. Rooted Cuttings at $2.50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. Our stock of Double PETUNIAS com- prises ten colors, all distinct, also an Al variety of Single Mixed, as well as Rosy Morn, separate. MARGUERITES. Yellow, 2-in., at $o.00 per 100. Boston Yellow, R. C, .$;J..50 per 100 $;30.00 lier lOOO. Mrs. Sander, K. C. $3.00 per 100, .$25,00 per 1000. PRIMULA Obconica. 3-in., at $10 per lOU. 2000 POINSETTIA STOCK $15.00 per 100, $150.00 per PL.\NTS. 1000. RAMBLER ROSES A few hundred T) awatha. Long tops .$45.00 per 100. I'erklns and Hi- aud heavy canes. NEW ROSES BONNAFFON SOIL CUTTINGS Immediate Shipment If you want to cluiiige or improve your strain, get soun- of these now. you can work up a line lot of stock and this is from a particularly heal- thy strain, no niiilt-'e and no blind I>lants, well rooted stocky cuttings at $16.00 per 100. HARDY LILIES .llbum, Auratum, Magniflcum, 819-200 to the case, 9111-125 to the case, at $30.00 per case. CIIRYS.ANTHEMUM CUTTINGS. Barbara Davis, White and Golden Chad- wick, Chadwlck Supreme, Golden Mistletoe, Indian Summer, Yellow and White Turner, Rooted cuttings, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. From 214-in. pots, $7.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. NEW POMPONS. Beck.v McLane. — Thanksgiving Bronze. Christmas Gold. — Golden-yellow button for Dec. 1st and later. Cometa. — Dark rose, shaded magenta. November Pearl. — A new November flower- ing daybreak pink. Ouray. — Best early bronze. Uvalda. — A large pure white, maturing Oct. 10th. Vasco. — Golden-yellow, flowering Oct. 15th and one of the very best for sprays. White Gem.— Pure white button, very free and ready for cuttings Nov. loth. All the above, rooted cuttings. $8.00 per 10(1- 214-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. .4GER.\TUM. Blue Dwarf Imperial, White I>warf Imperial, Blue Dwarf Little Dor- rit, tr. pkt., 25c.; V, oz., 50c.; 1 oz.. $1.00. Little Blue Star, tr. pkt., 50c. Blue Per- fe 9/11 . . . 1.8.00 ]5(j Tube Roses, Excelsior Pearl 4/6 $5.00 $15 Mammoth 6.50 00 FLORISTS' SEEDS High Grade Stocks for the Commerc Florists' Use ASPAR.AGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS— Mass. greenhouse grown : 1.000 seeds 5.000 seeds 10.000 seeds : ASPARAGUS SPRENGEBI: 1,000 seeds 5.000 seeds • ASTERS, ask for our List and Prices. New seed carefully selected of the best market varieties. BE<;ONI.V. Erfordai, Luminosa, Prima Donna, Semperflorens (white), tr. pkt., 50c. ; oz.. $1.CN). Vernon, tr. pkt., 20c. ; oz.. 50c. CALENDUL.\. Orange King, greenhouse selected seed of a wonderful strain, Vi oz., 50c.; oz.. $1.50. Lemon Queen, best light yellow, 14 oz.. 50c. ; oz.. $1.50. CANDYTUFT. Giant White Perfection, tr. pkt, 35c.; oz., ,$1.00. Pure White Giant Hyacinth-flowered, Vt oz., 25c.; oz., $1.00; Vi lb., $1.50. Purple, light pink, rose pink or finest mixed, % oz., 25c.; oz.. 75c. CENTACREA IMPERI-ALIS. White, lilac, rose pink and purple, tr. pkt., 25c.; oz., $1..50. Candidissima, tr. pkt., 50c.; oz., $2.50. Gymnocarpa, tr. pkt.. 2oc. ; oz., $1.00. Double, true deep bine (Bachelor's Button), tr. iikt.. 5flc. ; oz.. $1.25. COBE.X SCAN DENS. Purple and white, tr. pkt.. 25c. ; oz., SOc. COSMOS. Special strain of New England selected seed. Mammoth, shell pink, Lady Lenox, pure white. Crimson, tr. pkt., 2.5c.; oz.. 80c. DELPHINIUM, Totty's selected Hy- brids a truly wonderful collection, Vt oz., $2.00; J.l' oz.. $3.50; oz., $6.00. Formosum, dark blue. Belladonna, tur- quoise blue, tr. pkt.. 30c.; oz., $1.00. DRACAENA INDIVISA. V, OZ.. 25c. ; OZ.. 75c. GAILLARDIA (annual), tr pkt., 20c. ; oz., 75c LOBELI.A, Crystal Palace Compacta (dark blue dwarf), tr. ukt.. 35c. LUPINUS (annual I. blue, scarlet, yellow and blue, finest mixed, tr. pkt., 25c.; oz.. 75c. M.ARIC.OLD. Little Brownie, dwarf, Quil- led Orange, tall, V4 oz., 2,5c. ; oz., 75c. PHLOX, Drummondl Grandiflora, pure white, scarlet, blood red, pink, yellow, tr. pkt., 30c.; V2 oz., $1.00; oz., $2.00. S.ALPIGLOSSIS, valuable summer cut "flower; violet, dark scarlet, purple. brown with gold, yellow, light blue with gold, finest mixed, tr. pkt., SOc. ; % oz., $1.00. SALVI.A. America, tr. pkt.. SOc; Vi o^- 1 ,50 • oz ,$.5.00. Splendens, tr. pkt., SOc. ; li. oz.. 80c. Bonfire (Clara Bedman), tr. pkt 40c.; i'„ oz.. $1..50. Zurich, tr. pkt., 75c.; % oz., $2.00. . SCABIOSA. White, daybreak pink, yellow, red. King of the Blacks, violet, tr. pkt., SOc. ; 1-;. oz., 7.5c. , , SCHIZANTHl S, WISETONENSIS, shades of brown, tr, pkt.. 50c. SNAPDR.VGON. greenhouse varieties: Keystone, Ramsburg's and Buxton's Silver Pink, tr. pkt., $1.00. Nelrose, Phelps White_ and Yellow, Enchantress, tr. pkt., 50c. Half Dwarf Varieties, best for bed- ding and summer cut-flower pur- poses— white, golden yellow, rose pink, carmine, tr. pkt., 35c. ; V, oz., C^lc. .$3(10 1 1,(1(1 25.00 $1.15 5.0(1 STOCKS, large flowered Ten Weeks dwarf, blood red rose yellow, dark blue, white, mixed, tr, idit.. .5bc. ; Mj oz.. $2.00. Beauty of Nice, flesh pink, rose, white and laven- der, tr. pkt.. 7.5c. ; % oz., $1.50; oz.. $.5.00. VEKIIKN.A. Boston Mammoth strain, blue, )dnk, scarlet, white and mixed, tr. pkt., 30c.; H oz,, 05c.; '.j oz,, $1.00. L. J. REUTER CO Plant 15 Cedar St., WATERTOWN STA. Brokers boston, mass. Short P. O. Address: L. J. Reuter Co., Boston 72, Mass. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXXI FEBRUARY 7, 1920 No. 6 THE TALK OF THE TRADE The awarding of the Gertrude M. Hubbard gold medal to Mr. E. G. Hill for the Rose Columbia must have been a piece of work that caused the Executive Committee of the American Rose Society some serious thought. The Hubbard medal is awarded to the best rose of American origin. Now that is pretty tough when it is neces- sary to grant an award which covers the rambler, all of the various types of outdoor roses as well as indoor roses. There is such a wide range that it is almost impossible to decide Intelligently. It doesn't seem that any committee should be called upon to decide without having some further instructions. Why wouldn't a scale of points be valuable, meaning of course, what would be considered the most important; for instance, so many points for outdoor and so many for indoor roses. It hardly seems rea- sonable to believe that this medal could ever be awarded to any rose which is not suitable for outdoor pur- poses, regardless of how good it is. My remarks on this matter are not Intended as a criticism of the Ameri- can Rose Society Executive Commit- tee. I believe they awarded this medal to the right rose and I under- stand that it was practically a unani- mous opinion. It is interesting to note in connection with Columbia that It heads the list at the Portland, Ore- gon, Rose Test Garden, with 98.66 points, and the American Rose So- ciety has had a number of other re- ports from various other sections of the United States along the same line. Columbia is a strong, vigorous grower, the foliage is exceptionally good, and resists black spot and mil- dew. It has now been on the market long enough to prove that it does well out of doors in almost any section of the country, so I think there will be but very little criticism of this award. L. J. Renter reports that on his trip to Chicago he had the opportunity of visiting a few places which were par- ticularly interesting to him; for in- stance, the Poehlmann ranges which are now all working. What particu- larly interested him at Plant A was a wonderful lot of palms, principally Kentia Belmoreana and K. Forstere- ana. They have them in all sizes and one large block of many thou- sands of plants in made up Forstere- ana will be very welcome indeed to the storeman next fall. They stand now betv/een 3% and 4 feet, and the Poehlmanns are holding these to grow into larger sizes for the coming season. It seems to me that America is going to handle the palm situation in fine shape, as not only the Poehl- manns but a large number of other places had large stocks coming along, and I believe we will be able to get along without the foreign imports much better than we thought. Mr. Renter also reports that the Poehlmanns- will grow heavily of the Rose Premier the coming season, ap- proximately one hundred tliousand. They think very highly of it, as is evidenced by this planting, also will go heavily into Columbia. At the E. G. Hill Company and Joseph H. Hill Co. ranges in Rich- mond, Ind., everything was in the pink of condition, particularly Premier and Butterfly. Mr. Renter thinks it would be hard for any grower to do Premier better than at the Joseph Hill place. There are a number of seedlings on trial which look very promising, and it would seem now that Mr. E. G. Hill is going to continue his good work by giving us more new roses. At the Fred H. Lemon greenhouses, a fine lot of white malacoides was found, and Mr. Renter thinks this is destined to become a standard com- mercial pot plant. It is double in form, has larger flowers than any of the malacoides, unless possibly he would except Townsendii. Mr. Lemon also has a vei-y fine geranium called Alice Lemon, which he says is par- ticularly valuable for pot plant pur- poses. It is single, apple blossom shade, with a dark eye, and very at- tractive. It seems to me that the New York florists are to be congratulated, at least those of the 28th street fellows who are moving to the old Greenhut building, the ground floor of which has been vacant for such a long time, excepting during the time when the U. S. Government had it in use. There seems to be decided advan- tages coming to these commission men in making this move, and it cer- tainly will be an advantage to the buyers. It took a lot of courage to undertake and carry this out, and it is very much to the credit of these men that they had the back bone and the good judgment to go through with it ROSE COLUMBIA No new move made by any of the florists of the country strikes me as being as important as the formation of the Growers' Association. There is all the chance in the world for great good to come to the growers through this Association, and when our past president, J. Fred Ammann, brought this before the convention at Chicago, there was no hesitation whatever shown by any of those present to take hold of his plan and go through it with a rush. As has been stated before in HoRTicuLTirRE, the result of this meeting was the formation of a temporary association with the election of P. C. W. Brown of Cleveland as president, J. Fred Ammann of Edwardsville, 111., secre- tary, and C. E. Gullett, Lincoln, 111., Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell, Ct, and Robert C. Kerr, Houston, Tex., as directors. The next important move will come at the S. A. F. annual con- I 106 HORTICULTURE February 7, 1920 CAROLINA HEMLOCK (TSUGA CAROLINIANA) THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND RARE AMERICAN EVERGREEN Specimens may be seen at Arnold Arboretum, where one may compare it with hundreds of other varie- ties of Evergreens. Hardier and more adaptable to trying city conditions than the common or Canadian Hemlock. Dense, dark foliage and sweeping semi-pendulous branches with pyramidal form combine to give a charm not found in any other known Evergreen. SPECIAL: A limited number of Grand specimens, 16 to 20 feet high for immediate effect at my High- lands Nursery (3.700 ft. elevation in the Carolina Mountains). Prices on request. A fine stock of smaller specimens from 1 foot up at my Boxford Nursery. Catalogs. HARLAN P. KELSEY Hardy American Plants SALEM MASS. vention iu Cleveland next August, when the organization will be made permanent. RETAILERS' NIGHT. Important Meeting of the Florists' Association of Boston. Different branches of the trade are having their innings at the monthly m.eetings of the Florists' Association of Boston. The meeting on Tuesday night of this week was given over to the retailers and they made the most of it. President Henry Penn was in the chair but after the opening put Chairman Letson in charge. William Penn, Elijah Gorney and several others spoke. Mr. Gorney had carefully prepared a paper which set forth the position of the retailers and in a large meas- ure summed up the remarks of the other speakers. This paper was as follows: "I fully agree with the growers that they should get better returns for their hard work and for their invest- ment and energies. There is no rea- son in the world why they should not get better returns. I also agree with Mr. Elliott that artificial flowers should be done away with; they are a detriment to our business. We should in every way encourage the use of fresh flowers and the growers should help us hy not putting the screws on too tight during the holidays. "I don't believe there is a retailer in this room who objects to paying the market price for flowers. We nat- urally try to buy as cheaply as pos- sible and the growers, on the other hand, try to get as much as possible — that is what creates a fair market price. None of us begrudges the grower what he gets. "I would like to know where the im- pression was created that the retail- ers were to boycott flowers during Christmas. I know of no such move and it was a false impression created by some one who wanted to cause trouble. If the retailers proposed boy- cotting they would be injuring their own means of a livelihood, as our business is to sell flowers and not boycott them. "As a matter of fact we met and discussed selling in general. During our informal talks the suggestion was made that we ought to push plants instead of flowers. There were sev- eral good reasons for that. In the first place, our plants were all bought quite reasonable and we could sell them at a reasonable profit. On the other hand, there was no way of tell- ing what the market price of flowers would be and w'e could not give our customers any definite idea about this. "This is the great drawback to the cut flower business, but It can not be helped as the old law of supply and demand regulates the price of cut flowers. The retailer pushes plants at first but when the rush is over we find that we have sold more flowers than ever before. I have made that a practice ever since I have been in business and if that is what you call Doycotting, then well and good; but I believe that the plant business is as much -a part of our business as the cut flower trade. "On the strength of that I under- stand that you growers intended to open a market to the public. Of course, if that is done and done often enough it will put the retailer out of business. Would that be of any ben- efit to the grower and commission man? It certainly would be detri- mental to everybody. But the mar- kets are open to the public right now and on a large scale. Anybody can come in any of the doors of the market and buy anything in the mar- ket at about the same price we pay. For every bank opened, every ship launched, every prominent funeral, large amounts of flowers are made up in the markets. Department store collections in the stores also go to the markets. "Two weeks ago one of our retail ers lost a $150.00 job because he couldn't compete with the prices given by a salesman in the market. Last week I was asked the price of one hundred red carnations for a banquet. As the market was fifteen cents, I quoted $20.00. He said to me, 'I am sorry Gorney, but I can get them from one of tlie men in the mar- ket for $16.00." "Some of our customers have charge accounts with commission men in the market. I sold one dozen poin- settias to a customer for $9.00 and put them aside for him. The day be- fore Christmas he told me he had bought them in the market for $4.00. I don't blame him for buying cheaper but the fault is with us. Do you call that fair to the retailer? "Here we are prepared under heavy expenses for retailing and depend on retailing only for our livelihood. The markets are situated in the heart of the city and the salesmen who sell have no expenses as far as retailing is concerned. In what other line of business can the public go to buy any- tliing at wholesale? I know of none. Retailing in the market is of no ben- efit to the grower; it is only side money to the salesman, that does not belong to him but does belong to us. It is a very serious matter and must be stopped. Every retailer is dissat- isfied with this condition and I be- lieve if the market directors take action to prevent this that it will be a great comfort to all concerned. DESTROYED BY HAIL lAst Samzner a florist who had imagined he was outBide of the hat] section lost upwards of 50.000 square feet of glass by hail with no insurance to reoom- pense him. He is now a member of the Florists' Hail Association of America. Profit by experience and Join the Abbo- ciatioi now. Address JOHN O. ESLER, Secretary Saddle River New Jersey February 7, 1920 H 0 R T I C U L T U K J5 lor DAVID G. GRILLBORTZER. The New Vice-President of the Ameri- can Carnation Society. David G. Grillbortzer, the new vice- president of the American Carnation Society, head of the Washington Floral Company, of Washington, D. C, is soon to celebrate his twenty-fifth annl- versaiT as a florist, and it seems peculiarly fitting that the industry with which he has been Identified for that number of years should at this time honor him with the second high- est office at its command. Mr. Grillbortzer when hardly sixteen years of age entered the employ of J. Louis Loose, then, a prominent grower of Alexandria, his native place. After serving a five years' apprenticeship in the business he joined his brother, H. Fred Grillbortzer, in a small undertak- ing imder the firm name of Grillbortzer Bros. They had four small houses, 100 feet by 30 feet. Today he controls more than one hundred times that amount of glass. Three years later the brother died and the business continued under the name of David G. Grillbortzer. An- other Interesting contrast is that when he first started out for himself, he had a capital of $300. Today, besides tills large quantity of glass, he controls the business of the Washington Floral Company and is handling a large volume of wholesale and retail trade, marketing his own production, and en- joying a growing telegraph delivery business. When, in June, 1918, he had an op portunity to buy out the business of J. Louis Loose, under whom he had learned the business, he had approxi- mately 150,000 feet of glass. His pur- chase about doubled his holdings and added the store of the Washington Floral Company, on Fourteenth street. The greenhouses are located In Alexandria, Va., about five miles from the store. While he still specializes to a considerable extent on carnations, having as good a stock of these as can be found in this section of the country, he grows a miscellaneous stock of flow- ers on his large range. For instance, he has 3,000 orchid plants, and he is practically the only grower of cattleyas In this vicinity. In the houses are more than 40,000 rose plants, and of other stocks it is said "if it is obtain- able at all, Grillbortzer will have it." He has built up his business by honest dealing. His ability and integ- rity have been recognized before — some years ago he was made president of the Florists' Club of Washington, D. C, and he has always been an active participant in the affairs of that WE NOW INTRODUCE Gladiolus "White America" A Beedlins of "America," having same habit of Krowth, form of flower and substanie. Color — bud8 flesh-white opening clear white, wltl» a slight mark of blue in tliroat. THE MOST IMPORTANT NEW VARIETY SINCE "AMERICA." Buib8 — S2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100; $13,5.00 per 1(100. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT n>OWERFIBLD, L. I.. N. Y. FANCY & DAGGER FERNS $3.00 Per 1000 All Seasonable Cut Flowers Always on Hand. New Crop Bronze and Green Galaz Leaves. Henry M. Robinson & Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2 WINTHROP SQ. AND 34 OTIS ST., BOSTON, MASS. Telephones, Main 2439, 2616, 2617, 2618. 6S144 organization, and he has taken great interest in the campaigns of the S. A. F. and O. H. He is a member of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and of the Retail Merchants' Association. Some years ago Mr. Grillbortzer was granted membership in Alexandria- Washington lodge of Masons, of which George Washington was the first mas- ter and in the lodge room in Alex- andria the gavel he used is 'still weilded to make noisy members sub- side. He also belongs to Old Domin- ion Commandery, Scottish Rite, and Acme Temple (Richmond) Order of the Mystic Shrine. THE MARKET. D.VVID G. GRILLBORTZER Owing to a somewhat increased sup- ply and a distinct falling off in de- mand, there has been a slight sagging of the market the past week. The out- look is that this tendency will continue for some time. Carnations have been sold for six cents and Laddie has brought fifteen, but ten cents has been about the average. Short stemmed roses have brought from eight to twelve cents. Long stemmed roses are hard to get at any price. Callas, al- though more plentiful, are still selling well. They bring from $3 to $4 in the Boston market. In New York they are worth $2 more. Sweet peas and violets are much more plentiful and the demand has been slack. The for- mer have been bringing 2 and 3c., while violets have gone rather slowly at one cent. A miscellaneous lot of other flowers sold for whatever they could bring. 108 HORTICULTURE February 7, 1920 HORTICULTURE Established by William J. Stewart In 1D04 VOL. XXXI FEBRUARY 7, 1920 No. 6 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING COMPANY 78 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. EDWARD I. FARRINGTON, Editor. Telephone Fort Hill 3694 ADVERTISING BATES: Per Inch, 30 inches to page $1.%S Discount on Contracts for consecutiTe insextioiis. as follows: One month (4 times). 5 per cent.; thre« months (IS times), 10 per cent.; six months (26 times). 30 per cent.; one year (52 times). SO per cent. Fai^e and half page spa«e, not CAnseontlve, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION BATES: One Year, In advance, jl.OO; To Foreign Countries, $2.00; To Canada, $1.60. Blntered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at BoatoD, Masa., under tbe Act of Congreas of March 3, 1897. To comply with a new Post Office requirement, when writing to Hobtictulture, please use the following form: HORTICULTURE, 78 Devonshire Street, Boston 9, Mass. The city of Boston is divided into districts, and each dis- trict is numbered. If you will observe the number allotted to Horticulture, it will facilitate the delivery of mail to this office. The one thing which seems to engage the atten- Plant tion of florists, both retailers and growers Prices throughout the country at the present time is the scarcity of stock and the consequent high prices. There is no doubt about the fact that flowers are in less quantity than ever before in recent history, but it is worth remembering that almost always there is an in- evitable scarcity between the middle of January and the middle of February. Anybody in the trade looking back over the last dozen years or so will remember that there has always been this period of short supply. It must be admitted, however, that the shortage is very much greater this year than is normally the case. Just why is this? It is difficult to get an agreement as to the answer. The demand has been so heavy as to amaze florists themselves, considering the prices it has been necessary to charge for the goods. To what extent this demand has been fostered and created by the advertising campaign now being carried on is a question which no one can answer, because in every line of business there has been buying far beyond the average. At the same time, it must be conceded that this advertising campaign has had a remarkable effect in sustaining the business and in inducing new people to start buying flowers. It is a rather curious situation altogether, because the advertis- ing campaign is bringing its results just at a time when the demand is especially hard to meet. Thus we have sev- eral complications! Without much doubt, the present situation will last for a considerable time, yet it is not difficult to explain and there is no reason to believe that there will not event- ually be a satisfactory readjustment. Flowers are scarce as a result of war-time conditions. Everybody knows that scores of houses were shut down and produc- tion was very limited for a year or two. It is not yet back to where it was before the war. Even when it gets back to that place, however, it will not be normal as con- ditions are now, because the demand is far greater than it was in pre-war times. This means that what was a normal condition then is not a normal condition now. That there is every reason to expect business to con- finue at a living profit is evidenced by the fact that a large number of growers are planning to increase their ranges so as to make a much larger production possible. If this movement is carried forward upon as large a scale as it seem likely to be, production in the course of two or three years will come pretty well toward meeting the demand. You can see from this, therefore, that the present situation is only a temporary one, but how about prices? No one can predict safely as to the future. If there is a general slump in business as many people be- lieve there will be, wages all along the line will come down and this may cause less buying, for it must be ad- mitted that buyers today are largely wage earners. At the same time, however, the cost of living may decrease proportionately so that everybody will have about as much money to spend for luxuries. As it is now, the florist is certainly getting no more than his share of profits and Is, not faring nearly as well as people in many other lines of business. It costs him at least 100 per cent more for labor than it did before the war and 200 per cent more for coal: all his other expenses have gone up in a similar way. If there comes a slump, the florist will be the first to suffer. It is always a case of hard times when people stop buying flowers freely. Wiith this handicap it woxild seem as though the florist would be entitled to extra large profits when business is brisk, yet that is not the case. The best anyone can do under the circumstances is to match his guess concerning the future with that of his neighbor, but it is a self-evident fact that the scarcity of flowers as exists now is merely a passing thing, and all indications point to a rapid recovery of the business and restoration to normal conditions. Then the flower famine will be a thing of the past. With the Federal Horticultural Board Discretion at Washington setting the pace, it is not vs. surprising that the different state boards common sense should develop a sharp and sudden in- terest in quarantine measures of one kind and another. But what will the end be? Disaster, without question, if the present state of mild hysteria con- tinues. States will be putting up the bars against each other all over the country, while inspectors and other salaried officials will multiply until the expense of their maintenance becomes a heavy burden. It would be the natural thing for Ohio and Indiana to follow the lead of Illinois in shutting out dahlias, gladioli and geraniums. Pennsylvania is discussing a quarantine against New Jer- sey to keep the Japanese beetle from crossing the Delaware and so it goes. Yet right in the midst of all this comes an announce- ment from Washington which turns the whole performance into an Opera Bouffe. The European corn borer, we are told, is a much less harmful pest than had been supposed. Being one-brooded in New York and the West, it is not to be considered any great menace. And even in New Eng- land, we are further informed, the damage has been much less than the alarmists had predicted. In Illinois fearful discretion seems to have taken the nlace of reasonable common sense. FeDruary 7, 1920 HORTICULTURE 109 George Watson^s Corner "Ton in your ftmaJl corner and me in mine." The passing of Joseph C. Trainer, proprietor of TTainer's Hotel, leaves a void in the hearts of many in the hor- ticultural world. What Dooners' is to the seed trade as a Philadelphia head- quarters, Trainers' was to the florists. The hostelry was across the street from Horticultural Hall and its cozy booths were the meoca for many happy and joyful meetings during flower shows, club and society events, as well as in sporting affairs of the innocent and joyful bowling days of the Florists' Olub. Every visitor from the far cities had to be taken to Trainers' to hear his Irish wit, and get the true flavor of Philadelphia hos- pitality at its best and freest. No mat- ter if one stayed at the Bellevue or the Walton — the visit was not complete without a call at Trainers' — if not so skyscraping that house had an in- dividuality all its own. When a boy — running around loose where the ships came in — Joe got the maritime jinx in- side of him and ran away to sea. In after life the salt sea anecdotes and breezy colloquialisms which inter- spersed his conversation were a de- light to hear. He was a member of the Florists' Club and the Horticultural Society and took a keen interest in all their doings. Our old Philadelphia friend (late of Craig's and other places around these parts ) Robert Lockerbie, who has been managing the Belk greenhouses at Charlotte, N. C, for some years past, writes us that he has taken a corpor- ate interest in a similar concern at Greenville, S. C. and will take up his new duties there Feb. 15th. We are told that he has been very successful with the Charlotte place and our best wishes go with him in his new venture. Robert is of the heather — if there be any clumps of it left around Edin- burgh Castle — and he seems to get along well with the Carolinians, many of whom claim to be descended from the Ulster-Scots and Highland Scots of Flora Macdonald"s day. There seems very little let up on the scarcity of flowers in the market here. Not enough to go around in any line. The situation all through the season has been much more stringent than last year. Cattleya Trianae is one of the few good things in reasonable supply. Freesias show up well and in fair quantity. The same may be said of Calendula which is really very fine and a surprise both in color and size to the old time strains. A rare'tince- a-year visitor has made its appear- ance— the golden Acacia — which is very welcome for the short time it lasts and brings readily five dollars per bunch of about a dozen sprays. The greenhouse builders seem to have been fairly busy in the neighbor- hood for some time past. The King Construction Co., have the contract for a good sized addition to the David Anderson range at Garrettford. Hitchings & Co., have the contract for the Alvan Harvey & Sons improvement at Brandywine Summit, and Lord & Burnham are busy with an eighty- thousand area at St. Leonardo for a new company of which Elwood Hea- cock is the president. Of course, these instances are only mentioned at ran- dom, and only cover an edge of the situation; but they go to show that there is a whole lot going on notwith- standing the high Qost of labor and materials. BOUVARDIA Tliere is alwayi-i a hliortjtKo in BOUVARDIAS WHY NOT ORDER NOW Single White Singie Pink Singrle Red 100 IWH) 2 inch pots $7.50 S6.'"..(M) 2y- Inch pots 8.00 TO.OO .^pril Delivery C. U. LIGGIT 303 Bulletin Bldg. rhlladelphia. Fa. The Robert Buist Company have re- modeled the second floor of their store at Front and Market streets, making same more up to date for taking care of the mail order end of their busi- ness. The improvements represent an Investment of over five thousand dol- lars. This house is very busy at pres- ent with their Southern trade. They do a very large business, both whole- sale and retail in the Southern states. AMMANN COMING TO BOSTON. Will Discuss the Proposed National Growers' Association. Arrangements have been made whereby J. F. Ammann, former presi- dent of the S. A. F., will give his whole time for the next year to the proposed National Growers' Associa- tion. Mr. Ammann, who has been elected secretary of the temporary or- ganization, will travel from coast to coast for the purpose of arousing in- terest in the new organization. It is expected that he will reach Boston about the middle of March, and al- ready preparations are being made for d big meeting at which he will outline the plans which have been formed. It is understood that the method of or- ganization followed by the coal miners will be taken as a kind of worldng model. So-called "Locals" will be or. ganized in each section, and these locals will have their representatives in the national organization. Several New England growers have already ex- pressed their approval of the project. VICTORY FERTILIZER Perfectly balanced and adapted to the needs of the market gar- den and conservatory. Put up in 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 pound packages. Prices Right — Deliveries Prompt — Results Satisfactory "VICTORY" MEANS VICTORY IN YOUR GARDENS International Products Corporation 9 HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON Tel. Beach 3162 no HORT I CULTURE February 7, 1920 "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florlsfi' Telegraph Dellfery 124 TREMONT ST. IM H. F, A, LANGE Worcester, Mass. Delivers to all Points in New England ISO.OOO Square Feet of Olaes Member Florists' Telegraph DeUvery Aasoclatlon WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop UABBY I. KAMDAX,!., Proprietor. Member Florists' Telegraph DeUvery Providence, Rhode Island Joiinston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS Dorrance Street Ueoiber Florists' Telegraph DeliTery Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL BlVEJl, MASS. Deliveries of Flowers and Plants In FALX RIVER and contisnons territory. The Beacon Florist ' «"NLrJJ^?^'' BOSTON J. ElSEiLANN. Manager. 14 years head decorator and designer for Penn's. Prompt, Efficient Service Guaranteed. A Card This Size Costs only 90c. per Week on Tearly Order It would keep your name and your specialty before the whole trade. A half-Inch card costs only 45c. per week on yearly order. FACING RUIN Plight of Holland Growers Because of American Quarantine The following letter from the Royal Tottenham nurseries of Dedemsvaart. Holland, gives a pathetic sidelight on the effect of the Anierit^an plant quarantine: "We hope that your Nurserymen's and Florists' organizations will take strong action with Congress in order to get niodilications of the pre.sent quarantine. We fear, however, that unless these modifications will soon come it will be too late to save the position of hundreds of hard work- ins nurserymen, who are now strug- gling against ruin. They are fighting the last fight, and the end will be that millions of plants, which are badly wanted in the United States, will have to be burned and the owners be totally ruined and come to despair. "The cost of production of plants here are at least double what they were before the war, and the high value of the Dutch Gilder makes it im- possible for lots of countries, which were the best customers in pre-war times, to buy anything. We went around Boskoop, Ghent, and other plant exporting centers and every- where we found the same sad condi- tions. It is a heavy moral responsi- bility which your Federal Horticul- tural Board has lightly taken up. and the world will lose much if It will be impossible henceforth to get lots of plants, which add so much to make the lives of people bright. "According to our opinion your F. H. Board ought also to prevent any people entering the United States in order to prevent diseases among men to spread. We fervently hope that the step your committees will take will meet with the success it deserves and that common sense will again rule with your officials, who seem to at present have the international hor- ticultural trade by the throat." The Royal Tottenham Nurseries are probably the world's largest growers of herbaceous perennials, which are shipped to all countries. They have introduced many of the varieties now produced here. CAMBRIDGE, MASS. B81 MT. AUBURN STREET HAROLD A. RYAN, Inc. ^T'd: BROCKTON, MASS. Belmont Flower Shop HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST THOMAS ROLAND. NahanUMut. LAWRENCE - MASS. A. H. WAGLAND We Cover LAWRELNCE, METHUEN, ANDOVEB, NORTH ANDOVEB, BALEM, N. H. and ContiKDons Territory Member ot F. T. D. BEVERLY, MASS. BEVERLY FLOWER SHOP ^ Hemb«r T. D. MALDEN, MASS. J. WALSH & SON "/"j; dI Telephone 1422 4 Main Street, TAUNTON, HASg, National Florist for Tauoton and Vicinity © oOD£ BROS CO WASHDrcnwoc GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D, C. Member Florists Telegraph Debferr f : Member F. T. D. FLOWERS The Best at Tbi Lowest "I SERVE" Tka l/wsest Popular Pria*4 Hmu* PUIadelpU* F. M. ROSS Bend orden X» IM So. BZnd Btreet, Phlladelphlak, Other Stores 1« Bs. eotli Bt., tit K. Oliard AT«aB PHILADELPHIA Member Florists' Telegraph DellTev] Orders from all except the F. T. D. most be February 7, 1920 HORTICULTURE 111 KANSAS CITY Transfer Your OrJert t» SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue M— >ir rUrtata' T*Ucn>*k Dattrwir m. DARDS FLOWER SERVICE hM ipelt OCARANTEED SATISFACTION for nearly FIFTT TKAR8. Regular European sailings now ettabllabed. Let na fill your orders for Steamer Flower Baakets, Corsages and Artlstle Boxes of Ont Flowers. DARDS, Inc., Florist, 341 Madison Ave., New York S.A.ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service means fresh, sturdy Stock and prompt deliveries In BUFFALO, IX)CKPORT, NIAGARA FALLS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member Florists' Telegraph DellTery HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS T«U»fc«— Uei aB« I. IMS &418 Farnum 9t. OIVI^VIH^K. NEB. THE KNOBLE BROTHERS CO. Flowmri and Nartery Product* Member FlarisU' Telegraph DsUtut We are well equipped to handle your orders. UM W. Mtk MPMt OI.BTai.AX1>, •. THE SMITH ftFEHERS GO 735 Euclid Avanua CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowtn of Every Kind b Sewon PHILADELPHIA GHAS. H. QRAKBLOW l .T.Dl. Everything in Flower* Baroad Street at Ovnberland ^ Pai1( Floral Go. B. E. QILLIS, Preeidant. K. P. RFIMAN, ftMrvtary. lli>nr XlMlst*' T«I<«i^h BellTOTT DENVER. COLORADO IN THE Kational Capitol It year serrlee %• dellTar FWwer* «v Destgms •■ Oriisa by T«i»- gvaph or ethsrwl— . Prvmpt BaHabU Serrisa. GEORGE H. COOKE CauMMeat Ato. aB4 L St. WASRINOTON, D .0. JOHN BREITMEYER'S — SONS^= Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Av«s. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Oesigns - . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Mlcbigran points and rood sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists* Telesraph Delivery AssootatloD. Send for Our Valentine Folder H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. The Florist Supply House of America 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Advertising Florists! Onr Service giies you 50 Advertise- nient8 Monthly taken from News- papers far from your territory. • 21 ExclianBe DCTTCD »n7 BUFFALO Buffalo, N.Y. DlIIlK MiL N. Y. GENERAL NEWS NOTES. At a recent meeting of the Lenox, Mass., Horticultural Society it was voted to hold its show this year. This will be quite welcome news to flower, fruit and vegetable lovers, as these features of Lenox life and activities were patriotically omitted during the recent world war. not alone as a coal saving measure, but in order to release manpower for work in munition plants, in the growing of foodstuffs and other necessary activities, as well as to fur- nish fighters at the front. It speaks for the cosmopolitan makeup of the men engaged in horticulture locally that Lenox had representatives from membership in the local horticultural society in most of the allied armies. A floriculture club has been formed at the Agriculture College, Amherst, Mass.. with these officers: President, Peter J. Cascio, '21, of Willimantic, Conn.; vice-president, Robert T. Homes of Agawam; secretary and treasurer, R. W. Woodbury, '20, of Newton. Nothing Better 7U Fifth Avenne, New Tork City "Sayt It With Flotvm" CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euelld Ave. Will take good care of your orders Mtmtitrt tj F. T. D. Aittciati*n. DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Dalfrer ord«rs from any part of th« country \» New York City Write •w Telasvaph 213»-2141 Broeaw«7, • Now York TaleykaiM UM-UM Oalaakaa KOTTMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Are. and 49tii St., New York. Alto Vanderbilt Hotel Telepheae, Murray HID m aat-»(-tovB Orden 8»llelt«4. I>a«atl«e Osmtral. Psnaul Att«atl*>. Mcanber F. T. D. Ammo. 6. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Avi. NEW YORK CITY Maober Florists' Telegraph Deiivary Asst. When Writing to Advertisers Please IMention HORTICULTURE THE J. M. QASSER COMPANY, CLEYELMB Euclid Av( The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Dellrered an man or telerraph arder fa* any ooraAlaa, la any fttrt et the Demlnlaa. JOHN H. DUN LOP 8-I« West Adelaide St. - TOBONTO, ONT. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE 11? HOETICULTURE February 7, 1920 ICHELUS FLOWER SEEDS ASl'AKAfil'S ri.l ,Mt)Sl S NANl'S AVe Are Headqnrtrtt'r> for Nortliern Greenhouse-tlroAvn Seed 1000 seeds $3.50 I 10.000 seeds. .$3U.IKI DOOO seeds 16.25 1 25.000 seeds.. CS.?:. ASPARAGUS SPKEXGERI 1(X)0 seeds ?0.75 I lO.OIKl seeds.. %r).M 5000 seeds 3.00 | 25.000 seeds.. 12..50 ASTKR, QUEEX OF THE MARKET Tr. pkt. Oz. Wliite $0.25 $1.00 Huso rink 25 1.00 Blush Pink 25 1.00 Dark Blue 25 1.00 Light Blue 25 1.00 Crimsou 25 1.00 Mixed 20 .75 .\STER, CREGO White $0.40 $2.00 Shell Pink 40 2.00 Rose Pink 40 2.00 Purple 40 2.00 Lavender 40 2.U0 Mixed 30 1.50 ASTER, EARL,Y ROYAI> BR.4JHCH1NG Lavender $0.40 $2.25 Purple 40 2.25 Rose Pink 40 2.25 Shell Pink 40 2.25 White 40 2.25 Mixed 40 2.00 ASTER, MICHELI-'S IMPROVED SEMPLE'S BR.VXCHING White !f0.30 $1.50 Shell Pink 30 1.50 Rose Pink 30 l.uO Lavender 30 l.oO Purple 30 1.50 Crimson 30 1.50 Mixed 30 1.50 Also All Other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Our Wholesale Price List if you do not recei\e a copy. HENRY F. MIGHELL GO. 518 Market St., Pbilar>, 5(» (»r llMt pounds. I.lberiil (INiMiuntN in 500 or IOwers New Addrcsn, US Wrat 28tb Hi.. NEW YOBJI TrlepbonM: ttOO, 2201, Uadlaon 8q — WM- P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28tli Street, NEW YO«K Telephone 5335, Farracnt Call and InHpeot the Best Kntabllahinent In the Wholesale Flower DUtrlot. WILTER F. SHERIDAN Wli«le**aJf' Conimiy(*lon l>»4ner in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS i:e. pattvald. ^ SzmtAt* free. HENBY A. DBEEB.I 114 CIreitrmt 8«r«6t> FhllulelphU. Sare your plants and trees. Jsit th* thing for greenhouse and vutdoor «i«. Destroys Mealy Bug, lirown and Whlt« teals, Tbrlps, Red Spider, Black ati Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc., withotit Injury t» plants and without adsr. Used accsrdlng t* directlsHS, our staad- ard Insecticide will prsreat rarages •■ ysar crops by Insects. Non-psissmous and harmless ts ussr aad plant. Leading BeedsneB aid Florists bav* used It with wsudsrfal results. Destroys Llc» In Psnltry H»nseB. Fleas sn Dogs aad all Dsmeatlc Pets. Excellent as a wash f*r d*gs and •tker animals. Relleres mangs. Dllnts with water .'30 ts 50 parts. y. Pint, SOc. ; Pint, 50o.i Qnart. »0«.| 14 Gallon. $1.60; OaUon. $2.Se; ( Gal- lon Can, $10.90; !• Gallon Can, r^O.O*. Direction on package. LI lift i N OIL COMPANY 421 W. Li*|tH SI, MflMN, BIDOB MSW TOKK m Wtrld'a OUaM an* LargMt Manofactnrera »t FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Maas. WImti wtiting to advtt'tHM kindly mmtion HORTICULTURE ORCHIDS. That which you have which is beau- lit'ul bring forth for the joy of the leople, as in the Saturday Evening Transcript for .lanuary twenty-fourth 1 read Mr. George S. Sargent's de- scription of Mr. Burrage's orchids and thought of how soon we were all to have the pleasure of seeing them grow- ing as if in their natural habitat in Horticultural Hall. I felt as if I were to have the pleasure of glowing color which one experiences in the old cathedrals of Toledo Chartres and Sainte Chapelle in Paris. There the radiance comes from the wonderful old glass. In March in Horticultural Hall it will come to us in flowers. There has been a little criticism of the money the trustees of the Horticultural Socie- ty are to spend in prizes for this one exhibition. The orchid has been spoken of as the rich man's flower. Perhaps in Amer- ica it is. But let our imaginations go forth in adventure. The late war has cost us to a ter- rible extent in the loss ot life and I)roperty. '^'hat has it brought us? A greater feeling of democracy so that the rich man of the world is happy when he is sharing his pleasure with the people. It has also brought us a sense ot internationalism that the world had never known before. In America the orchid may be the rich man's flower but let our minds go forth to the jungle. Let us take up the white man's burden and give our brown man of the jungle work which he will go forth willingly to do. We do not say to him "Only go forth and kill the lion and the tiger, we want the beautiful wrapping of their skins." We say, "Growing among you are beauti- ful flowers; if you will get their roots and blossoms for us we will reward you well" Last summer Dr. Wilfrid Grenfell gave us a most interesting talk about his work among the people of Labrador, of what he and his friends been doing for them. Beside me sat a lady knitting stockings to keep the feet of these people warm. In the course of his talk Dr. Grenfell spoke of the great variety of berries that grow in Labrador. It seemed to me that here was a little way of showing the people there what they could do for us and so of heightening their feeling of self respect, that they too could go forth into the world adventuring. Because we want to grow in Middle- sex County, Massachusetts, the best variety of vegetables, and will send all over the world for their seed, is that any reason why we should not enjoy the beauty of the orchid? M. R. Case. Hillcrest. Weston, Massachusetts. February 7, 1920 H 0 R T I C U L T U H K 119 CA Fir BuNiMMi lllllRI USE IT NOW F. 0. PtDOC CO. 12 w. mutnm new TIM MantlcR Is slasttc and tenacious, admlta of expansion and contraction. Putty becomea hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass as occure with hard putty. Last longer than putty. Easy to apply. " . BKflNr> .V CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE P«lTerUed ^r Shredded Cattle Manure Polveriied Sheep Manure The Florists' Standard of ut\iform high quality for over ten years. Specify WIZARD BRAND m your Supply House Order, or write us direcc for prioel and freight rates. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. *4 rnlon Stock Tard, CliirHgo Dlfllcut and rejected caeea spe- cially solicited. No mlsleadlne In- ducements made to secure business. Over 30 years' active practice. lOi- perlenced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIMERS & SraGERS Patent Lawyers Box », NKdoa&l rnloB Bulldlns WaxhlnEtOD, D. C. DREER'S ILORUT SP8G14X.TIKS E^ R«** BraB<] ^ew Stria ,RIVBRTON" HOSE Furnished lenftfhtup to ;oo ft. without secun oi tolnt. TlH HME fir thi FLHIST ^-tnch, peril., -'2 c. Reel of 500 ft. " 21 c. • RreU. foooft. " 20 c. &■ s, 500 ft., '■ 18 c. CoupUogs furnished with- out charge HENRT A. DREER 714-716 QieMtnit S«. (H«LADei.MaA, Pa. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net ASI'.AK.VGIS I'l.t.MOSlS Asparagus pluiiin.sus aeedling: $1.00 per 100; Jfl.OO PIT 1.000 ALKKEl) M. CAMI'- ItKI.l.. Stiiiffiird. I'a Ul'LBS C. KEUR & SONS. UlLl.EOOM, Holland. Bulb! of all descriptions Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 32 Broadway. CANNA8 For the best Up-to-Date Cannas, get new price llet. THE CONARD & JONKS CO., West Grove, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES Spilt carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. PlUsbury's Carnation Staple. 1000 for 3.V. ; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. riLLSBURY, Galeaburg. 111. UAIILIAS FriiRnint Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Crinnell. $10.00 per clump. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford. Mass. Dahlia Hiilhs For Sale. The new deco- iitivr Dahlia Robert A. Fletcher, also the livst Aiuerlcaii .'11111 Imimrteil. Senil for cataliig. Siiciial. l."i fiir.$l IMI W. F. IIROWN, ttl l'almt>r St.. Norwich, Conn. New Paeony Dahlia— John Wanamakcr. Newest, Handsomest, Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. L.ABELS Wood labels for nurserymen and florists. THE BENJAMIN CHASE CO., Derry Vil- lage. N. H. OKCHinS IIASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laello-Cattleyaa our specialty. One trial order solicited. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for Hat. C. BBT8CHHE, Canal Dover, O. 8PHAONTJH HOS8 Live Sphagnum Moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets alwaya on hand. LAGEB * HURRELL, Summit, N. J. WK ABK BPBCLALI9T8 IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free from Bobbles Cmlform IB Thicknees PAINTS and PUTTY Greenhouse White 'Z'^l^-'i^uZ^ — -^ Floiiats I'ref«» It will pBT yoo to get our esllmnte*. THE DWELLE-KftlSER <» 251 F.lm 8tre«t BrFFALrO, N. Y. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE \ I .\ K8 Flowering and Foliage Vines, ebolee colloclluD Large Specimen, Pot and Tab grown fur Immediate i-lfect : also Cllmblag Rones J. H TROY, Mount Hlsaarllk Nur- sery, New Rochelle, N. Y. WIHB WOBK WILLIAM B. HEILSCHER'I WIHB WORKS. 2«4 Randolph St., Detroit. Mick. HELP WANTED Two apprentices to learn carnation growing. Apply to WILLIAM SIM, Clifton- dale, Mass. \\ ANTKII .\ .vouliK nmn to (III iMiHilinti ttt >nlen >i»nHKt>r tinil ('orrcHpundelH'*. < b'rk. .\ K4»it rpu.^'s Blue List, our Florists' catalog. W. ATLEE BURPEE CO. Seed Growers PHILADELPHIA BULBS AND ROOTS FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT T. R. BEGONIA BULBS Single Single mixed V/^-lYi in. diam mixed %-l in. diam IVr 1000 . $124 90 Single in following separate Scarlet, Pink, Salmon, Orange son, %-I in. diam colors: Crim- ...$95 VALLEY PIPS Berlin forcing type 2500 per case, case lots only. Per 1000 $27.50 LILIUM GIGANTEUM F. 0. B. New York Size 7-9 8-10 9-10 10-11 11-13 Per Case 300 260 200 160 130 F. 0. B. Denver Per Case *»9.50 47.50 50.00 49.50 47.50 e-8 7-9 8-10 9-10 400 300 260 200 F. 0. B. Chicago $42.00 49.50 47.60 60.00 7-9 10-11 300 160 F. 0. B. London (Ont.) $49.50 49.60 7-9 8-10 9-10 10.11 soo 250 200 160 $49.50 47.60 50.00 49.50 TERMS: 60 days net, 2% cash 10 days from invoice date, cash with order unless your credit is established with us. Write for prices on HARDY LILY BULBS. DRACAENA CANES. PALM SEEDS. RAFFIA, BAMBOO CANES, Etc. Established 1902. "RELIABILITY" is our motto. We occupy our own build- ing, a city block through, and give prompt, efficient, courteous service. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 1 HAMBER8 STREET NEW YORK HIORTICULTURE 'ol. XXXI FEBRUARY 14, 1920 No. 7 HIA BAL.TLMORK 117 W. Mth 8t. 1608-ieZO LudUw 8t. FrankUn A St. Faol 8U. WASHINGTON, 1418 H St., N. W. FERNS iHE VICTORY FERN (Nephrolepis victoria) Vt take pleasure in offering this new and valuable variety of Jephrolepis. It is a beautifully crested form of "Teddy, Jr." /ith fronds frequently subdivided on the ends, making a most inique, distinct, and desirable variety. liis fern was AWARDED A BRONZE MEDAL it the S. A. F. Convention at Detroit in August, 1919. The udges of the award reported as follows: "Special stress is aid on the new fern Victory, with a rapid growth and a ranching at end of fronds, making it a shapely plant. It hould be a commercial success, and we RECOMMEND IT flOST HIGHLY." strong plants. 2Mrlnch pots »S.0O per doxen, $20.00 per 100 Stranc planW, g^-lnch pots 7.60 per dozen, BO.OO per 100 Extra fine specimens: 8-lnch, SS.OO; 10-lnch, »5.00; 12-lnrli, $7.r.o. nCPHROI-EPIS: Each Eleeantisslma, eleBnntisslma com pacta, »^V Inch |0.t6 ElegantJssima and eleicantlBsima oompncta, •-tn«h 75 MuBOOsa. 5-inch '* Elosantissima and elegantisaima compact*, S-lnch 2.00 EleeaJitissima and elegantisslma compacta, 10-lnch *J>0 MarrlsU, 8-inrh *o>Ar Qu^^n ^^rtn^ Awarded Certificate of Merit at 8. A. F. 4 O. H. New York Convention. And 100 other notable kinds. Always ask for SWASTIKA BRAND CANNA8. Th* pONAfiP & rif-l WBST GROVE VJONESCO. I 31 I PENN.,V^A. Wt «#•# tmitcrHtrs U tkt NMrttrymtn t Futid ftr Mmrktl DniU^mnU HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOB OVEn* BALF A CENTXJBy Small, medium uid larse sixes sopplled Price list now readj The D. Hill Nursery Co. ETergTeaii Speelalists. Ij^xgtmt Growers In America BOX 4U« DUNDEK, ILL. TH(HNAS J. GREY COMPOIIY SEEDS, BUI-BS AND IMPL.KSrENT« WHOLESALE AND BETAtL Beselecrted Strains tn Seeds Improved Styles in Implements Catalogue upon AppUeatlea 16 So. Market Ste-eet J. IVI^VSS. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA. BLUE LIST OF WHOLESALE PBIOBfl HAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOB PROFIT GARDENING FOR WOMEN Twelve Weeks* Course (.April 6-Jane 26) in FLORiri'LTITRE, VKGETABLE GAR- DENING. FRUIT GROWING, POULTRY. BEES and allied subjects. Summer Course — Aufnist 2-Augrust 28 Write for Circular SCHOOL OF HORTICULTURE Ambler, Pa. (18 miles from Philadelphia) Elizabeth Leighton Lee, Director NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN By ordering now, florists in all sec- tions where winter has prevented open- ing of the ground, can have billboard signs at hand ready for installation when conditions permit. The billboard is a wonderful help in the publicity movement, and is an ornament of no mean order to a florist's establishment, no matter how it is used, and it flashes the message, "Say It With Flowers," as nothing else can. The sign is fur- nished, to anyone who has an oppor- tunity to make an installation, at the exact cost, $50.00. to our Publicity Committee, a cost which is about half that of a similar sign ordered by an individual. Shipment is made direct from the factory in Indiana, and freight charges are prepaid. Orders should be sent to the Secretary, accom- panied by a cheeiue for the cost, and instructions as to best route to desti- nation, with name of railroad station. Clubs and other organizations would do well to take up the matter of ob- taining pledges for installations of billboards, as a liberal display of them in their communities would be of great service to our history, and help to per- petuate the message of the slogan. We have already noted what has been done by a few prominent organizations in this direction. Our Publicity Committee is just now in urgent need of further support in the way of funds for a better contin- uance of the campaign. At present, they are dependent upon the funds pledged by those liberal-minded florists who have lent a hearty support to our project since its beginning and expan- sion, but with the funds thus forth- coming, we are only able to mark time, and prevent the benefit already pro- moted from fading away. Without the slightest doubt we can double this benefit by extending our effort, and this, of course, means the expenditure of more money, which must be collect- ed from those whose interests it is to serve. Wherever there is a community big enough to support a florist, that florist's business is increased through the publicity afforded by the campaign. If all florists were to base subscrip- tions on even a small percentage of their increased business since the opening of the campaign, and would voluntarily send them in to the Sec- LIIJUM FORMOSUM, 7 to 9 and 9 to 10. LILIUM MULTIFLORUM, 1 to 9 and 9 to 10. LILIUM MULTIFLORUM GIGAN- TEUM, 1 to 9. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS BEGONIA GR.ACILIS LUMINOSA DR.4C.4ENA INDIVISA S.VLVI.4 ZURICH S.MILAX SEED Prices on Application J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street Through to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY WAIT FOR KELWAY'S WHOLESALE SEED CATALOGUE for 1920 Before placing your order. The most fa\'orable prices of the year. If not received wire or write. KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers LANGPOBT ENGLAND GIGANTEUM & HARDlf LILLIES GLADIOLUS CANNAS AND OTHER SPRING BULBS Write for prices AMERICAN BULB GO. lit N. Wabash Ave., Chleafe, 111. E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Are. iBToreroM, x. i. The Best are the Cheapest OUR TRADE LIST has been mailed and a copy is awaiting request from those not receiving one. We grow nothing but CHRYSANTHEMUMS Our Novelties are worthy of con- sideration and the Standard varie- ties offered are the BEST. Elmer D. Smith & Co. Adrian, Mich. February 14, 1920 HORTICULTURE 123 retary. our Committee would not now have to make an appeal, for funds would be ample. But thousands of otherwise astute florists are hanging back, content to let other of their brethren shoulder the expense uf this, the greatest and most beneficial move- ment ever promulgated in the trade, or In few other trades. Unlike other trade slogans, "Say It With Flowers" conveys a message so widely appre- ciated, that perhaps only one class of people is unaffected by it, and that class has our sympathy and gratuitous service when in need of flowers — the poor and destitute. Arouse yourself, then, Mr. Non-Sub- scriber. Help us to help you to still further increase your business by in- creasing the demand for your products. You should believe in this campaign as vou do in your religion, and support it. You share in the benefit resulting, so why not in the expense of conducting it. If you think the matter over at all seriously, you will, afterward, send a cheque to the Secretary for an amount which your conscience dictates you should send. John Yoi,in(;. Secy 1170 Broadway, N. Y. HOW MUCH DO YOU POSSESS? Character Is like stock In trade; the more of it a man possesses the greater his facilities for making additions to It. Character is power, Is Influence; it makes friends; creates funds; draws patronage and support : and opens a sure and easy way to wealth, honor and happiness. Thus said Hawes. Can you picture our publicity cam- paign with its high Ideals based on character of this nature as Just read and doesn't it embody all that Is men- tioned. Nothing could better express the purpose of our campaign than the words of Hawes and yet we find many who have as yet not seen the way to further the results so well established in so short a period by helping materi- ally, so that the character as well as the business Itself will continue to grow and establish further patronage and support. The S. A. F. has every reason to be proud of Its achievement In so short a time and all the contributors will be amply repaid by the Increased volume It will eventually cause. It simply means that when we all get behind the movement its benefits will be multi- plied more and more. Henby Penn, Chairman National Publicity Campaign. Iboliuni Privet Natural Habit IBOI-IUIVI THE NEW HYBRID MARDY F»IRI>/ET (L. Ibota X Ovalfolium) Now sent out for the first time. Inquire for further information. One year field grown plnntN; $6.00 each; Summer rf>ot«i], frame g:rown, $3.00 each; Plants in storage for immediate Nhipment. The Elm City Nurnerv Co., WOODMONT NCRSKKIES, INC.. Now Haven, Conn. Introducers of BOX-BAKBERRY, well rooted snmmer frame cuttings — $65.00 per 1000. Iholium I'rivet When Trimmed We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Farm at QraBB Lake, Mich., and onr growing itatlona In every part of the Dnited SUteg where seeds are grown successfully, all In charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds In quantity and of highest quality. Olad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for future delivery. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. i<< Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynes Park, lx>ndon, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TESTED SEEDS) InCi C.mmerceBI'OW Salvia. Petunia, Verbena, Saipiglossis, Asparagus. Cosmos, Candytuft, Snapdragon. Lobelia, Phlox, .scabiosa, Gypsophila. BULBS — Gladioli, Cannas. Tuberoses, Caladiums. Dahlias, Anemones, Madeira Vines, Cinnamon Vines. Lilium Auratum, Rubrum, Magnlflcum, per case, $32.00. Lilium tiiganteum, 7-9 Case 300, 8-9 Case 250; per ca*e, $.50.00. If you have not received onr Florist Ust, a post card will bring it. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. 13 and 13 Faneuil Hall Square BOSTON, MASS. SEEDS AND BULBS l28 Cbombr* St.. N. Y. City A. L. Miller Christmas and Easter Pot Plants a specialty Wholesale Only Jamaica, N. Y. WhenwritingtoAdvertisers kindly mention Horticulture 1-ii HORTICULTURE February 14, 1920 DAHLIA ROOTS CACTUS. Doz. $8.50 2.75 8.50 2.00 1.75 100 $60.00 18.00 60.00 15.00 12.00 2.00 15.00 1.75 12.00 1.75 12.00 4.00 25.00 4.00 25.00 2.75 18.00 1.75 12.00 4.00 25.00 1.75 12.00 ATTRACTION. Now hybrid, large clear lilac rose AVAX.ANCHB. New hybrid, pure white •BIANC.A. New hybrid, delicate pinkish lavender, long stiff stem BORNKM.VXN'S I.IEBLING. Rose pink •E1.L,.\ KRAMKK. Especially good rose pink •HELENE. Lavender pink with white center, fine free flowering sort •J. H. JACK80N. Largest and best very dark crimson cactus, fine stem •KRIEWHILDE. I'ink with white center, very tine cut flower variety MME. HENRI CAYEUX. Pink with white center. •PERLE DE LYON. Hybrid, pure white with at- tractively fringed petals RUTH FORBES. Hybrid, mauve pink •STERN. Bright yellow T. G. BAKER. Yellow VOLKER. Yellow PEONY. •B.\RON G. DE GR.VNCY. or M.\DONNA. Large white with pale pink shadings, long stems. excellent for cutting $2.00 $15.0(1 »GLORY OF B.\.\RN. Clear soft pink very fine flowering, long stem 2.00 15.00 P. W. JANSEN. Eosey salmon and yellow 4.00 25.00 ♦QUEEN WIUIELMINA. Best pure white peony- flowered 1.75 12.00 SOUTH POLE. Large pure white 4.00 25.00 SUNRISE. Bright pink 1.75 12.00 DECOR.\TIVE. •CLIFFORD W. BURTON. Bright yellow, one of the best for coiuniercial use, an old standby.. $1.7."i .'SlJ.Oii •DELICE. Bright pink suffused with lavender pink, popular commercial variety ELSIE DAVIDSON. Large golden yellow •FRANK A. WALKER. New. lavender pink, very free with good stem HORTULANUS WITTE. New, pure white •JACK ROSE. Deep crimson, good commercial sort •JEANNE CH.4RMET. Pinkish lilac. very pretty and a good producer JOHN R. B.4LDWIN. Salmon red •MINA BURGLE. Scarlet, long stem, free flow- ing, called bv manv finest scarlet onthe market 2..50 16.00 100 15.00 15.00 10.00 12.00 10.00 Doz. •MME. VAN DEN DAELE. Large flowers, white edged pink, line form, long stem 2.00 •PRINCESS JULIANA. White, excellent for cut flower purposes 2 00 •SOUV. de GUSTAVE DOAZON. Giant red, larg- est and finest decorative in commerce 1.50 SYLVIA. Pink and white 1.75 WILHELM MILLER. Brilliant purple 1.50 COLOSSAL. FIREBURST. Intense scarlet and very large $4.00 $25.00 M.ME. SL^KZE. Mammoth pure white 4 OO 25 00 •.MRS. ROOSEVELT. Delicate pink shading to soft pink, very handsome 4.00 25.00 •REGGIE. Cherry red, very free, long wiry stems. 1.75 12.00 •W. W. B.'VWSON. White tinted lavender 4.00 25.00 •YELLOW COLOSSE. New, immense flowers of pure primrose, the flnest yellow commercial Dahlia 4.50 SNOW. •A. D. LIVONI. Soft pink, always a standby, very free $1.75 •.\CQUISITION. Deep lilac, large 1.75 DI.VM.'VNT. Pure white 2.75 •GOLDEN AGE. Sulphur yellow, free flowering. . 1.75 •PRIMROSE DAME. Primrose yellow, free flower- ing •ROBERT BROOMFIELD. Fine large white, tall grower •STORM KING. Pure white, free bloomer, long stems, very satisfactory 1.75 •STR.ADE1.L.4. Purple, free flowering, long stems 1.75 VIVL4N. White heavily tipped violet 2.00 WHITE SWAN. Pure white 1.75 30.00 $12.00 12.00 18.00 12.00 2.75 18.00 1.50 10.00 12.00 12.00 15.00 12.00 1.75 1.75 12.00 12.00 5.00 5.00 35.00 35.00 1.50 10.00 1.75 2.75 12.00 18.00 POMPON. •DARKEST OF ALL. Deep crimson, nearly black, free flowering $1.50 •ELFIN. Yellow, good everyday variety 1.75 LA PETITE BARBARA. Small white 1.75 •LITTLE BELLE. Lilac pink, free flowering 2.00 •SNOW CLAD. Small pure white, very free 2.00 The above list includes only those sorts suitable for com- mercial purposes, but those marked (*) we recommend espe- cially for florists' cut flower trade. Not less than six of a kind at dozen rates, or twenty-flve of a kind at hundred rates. $10.00 12.00 12.00 15.00 15.00 ASTER SEED High grade tested stock for the commercial florist, raised by leading Aster seed specialists. EARLY. QUEEN OF THE MARKET. White, Royal white, shell pink, rose, lavender, purple and mixed, % oz. 30c.; % oz. 50c.; V, oz. $1.00 ; 1 oz. $1.85. MEDIUM BL*BLY. ROY'AL ASTERS. Long stem branching habit, free from lat- erals, a valuable type; white, shell pink, rose, lavender, purple, mixed, H oz. 4flc. ; Vi oz. 75c.; Vi oz. $1.3.'i; 1 oz. $2 50. jnDSBASON. MIDSUIUMER INVINSIBLE. An all around valuable florists' market sort. White, shell pink, rose, lavender, purple and mixed, % oz. 60c.; 14 oz. $1.00; % oz. $1.75: 1 oz. $3.00. The Three Best Rochester Types — MIKADO PINK, L.WEN- DER PINK, WHITE ROCHESTER, % OZ. 75c. ; % bz. •Sl.io: Xi, oz. $2.2o; 1 oz. .$4.(K1. PINK ENCH.4NTRESS. An excellent midseason branching; i/s oz. 75c. ; Vi oz. $1.25 ; Vj oz. $2.25 ; 1 oz. $4.00. KING ASTERS. Slightly quilled petals with Incurved centers : white, shell pink, rose, lavender, purple, crimson and mixed, % oz. 40C; ; Vt oz. 75c.; '/a oz. $1.35; 1 oz. $2.50. LATE MIDSE.VSON. CREGO GL4NT COMET. A Strain selected for very large flowers with tinished centers; white, shell pink, rose pink, l.-ivender, purple and mixed, % oz. 35c. ; % oz. 65c. ; % oz. $1.25; 1 oz. $2.00. L.\TE. LATE AMERICAN BRANCHING. White, shell pink, rose, lavender, purple and mixed, % oz. 35c. ; ^4 oz. 65c. ; V> oz. $1.25 1 oz. $2.«1. IMPERIAL D.AYBRE.*K (very fine). Clear shell pink. IMPERIAL LAVENDER DAY'BRE,\K (beautiful lavender shade, verv popular), branching habit; both of the above at Vs oz. 75c.; % oz. $1.25; Va oz. $2.25; 1 oz. $4.00. For very late blooms of Imperial Daybreak and Lavender Daybreak sow late. Excellent cut flowers can be had well into the Fall. ^'ERY LATE AUTUMN GLORY. The very best shell pink late variety. Follows late branching type. 1.^ oz. .$1.00; % oz. $1.50; % oz. $2.75; 1 oz. $5.00. I I PFITTFR C(\ ^'''"' 15 Cedar St., WATERTOWN STA. l.^* «!• IvCjv/ 1 I-*r\. V^\-/» Brokers boston, mass. Short P. O. Address: L. J. Reuter Co., Boston 72, Mass. PHILADELPHIA. The Locust street greenhouses at Oxford are now being operated by the estate of J. H. A. Hutchison (the late owner) who died January 10th. It Is reported that the greenhouses are likely to change hands about April 1st, 1920. John Elliott, who operates a green- house at Willow Grove was seriously hurt by a boiler explosion on the 19th inst. and had to be talcen to the Ab- ington hospital. The Willow Grove enterprise Is a side line. Mr. Elliott is connected with the Heacock es- tablishment at Jenkintown most of his time. The Wilson place at Oxford has been bought by R. M. Patterson, who is running it along similar lines. Harris & Holden has opened a green- house in Wilson, N. Y. NEWS NOTES. J. J. Higgins has opened a handsome new store at 273 Yonge St., Toronto. The new quarters are noticeable for space and a feature is a large work room. The new officers of the New Haven County, Ct., Horticultural Society are: President, Alfred E. Doty, Vice-Presi- dent, C. Lewis Ailing, Treasurer, Da- vid Kydd, Secretary, William J. Rath- geber. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXXI FEBRUARY 14, 1920 No. 7 THE TALK OF THE TRADE I had quite a nice talk witli Carl Hagenburger while in Chicago and succeeded in getting what I went af- ter. I doubt if very many florists in the country know just how he suc- ceeds in having for market In the fall and through the winter such fine plants of his different cherries and always in the small sizes. I know anyone can grow them large, but that isn't what we want. The store- man likes- the small plants, three to four and one-half inch pots, and I made up my mind some time back that I would try to get Mr. Hagen- burger to give me the secret of grow- ing these in small sizes. Here it is: It isn't much, it isn't complicated, it is simply what anyone can do if they wish. Don't pinch. From the time the seed is sown until marketed, the plants should never be pinched. Mr. Hagenburger sows his seed during January, carries them along in small pots until the ground is open, and then plants into the field in rows the same as you would plant field- grown carnations, and avoids always heavily fertilized ground. As a mat- ter of fact, cherries do better when grown on a light sandy soil with very little feed. In the fall when the plants are taken from the field they are immediately potted, and if there is a little bottom heat they will do better, as this will stop them from dropping the foliage. Of course they can be raised from cuttings but do not give such an even well-shaped plant. I counted several of the plants that he had on exhibi- tion at the Chicago show: for In- stance, he had one plant in a four- inch pot that carried 66 berries. The plant stood only about six inches above the pot with very close to a twelve-inch spread. Another one in a three-inch pot stood four inches above the pot, spread close to seven inches and carried 37 berries. These were of his new variety Holly berry, which Is a seedling of Cleveland crossed with Melvinil. The berries are somewhat smaller than Cleveland and a trifle darker in color, very close to the true holly berry color. Carnation Ruth Baur gives great promise for the commercial grower and I certainly hope it fulfils all the predictions I have heard maiie. Not one of the carnation experts with whom I have talked has failed to ex- press himself favorably towards this new variety, and if it comes anywhere near to filling the good promises made, it will be a welcome addition to the list. Being a cross between Northport and Pink Delight, it has good parent- age. You will remember that North- port was a very good grower; as a plant it had good commercial points, being a mighty strong grower in every way. We all know the good points of Pink Delight, and as to color, it comes into a class where a good one is needed. A good Gloriosa pink shade will find a ready welcome. From all indications now, Ruth Baur will be heavily grown for a number of years to come. The Retailers" Night of the Boston Florists' Association has brought to my mind a number of points which I am going to bring out at the risk of starting an argument with either or lioth sides. To begin with, the strong complaint from the retailers seems to be against the salesmen selling at retail in the market. As a matter of right or wrong, 1 think the sale.sman are wrong. It is a practice which is not indulged in among wholesale markets in general. It isn't deemed wise or fair in many other cities; in fact in some places wholesalers catering to the retail store trade would find themselves in difficul- ties very soon if they followed out this practice. On the other hand, isn't the retailer making quite a big story of this partic- ular point? We will admit that it is wrong, but these discussions were started for the sake of helping condi- tions in general, and it isn't going to help matters such a great deal if only one small point is worked on and more helpful ones forgotten. I wonder if the grower, who is the one mainly to be considered, hasn't a right to expect a strong cooperation with the retailer? Cut flowers must be high in price under present conditions. While the market is high, matters come nearer to adjusting themselves than when the Spring, summer and fall months come along and there is an oversupply. How about devising ways and means of C.*RN.*TION KITH B.IVK. r.'() HOKTICULTURE February 14, 1920 moving the heavy crops that prevail I'or more than half of the year and moving them at better prices. I am reminded of several florists of other parts of the country who to my mind are doing a great deal to help the grower; for instance, there is one who has two stores. One caters to a high- class trade, — fancy automobiles, driv- ers in uniform, door men in uniform and all the other fancy touches that go to please the wealthy customers are made use of. This florist holds to a more or less high price regardless of how the market goes, but he also runs a branch store under a different name and takes advantage of every flower or plant that happens to lie in heavy sup- ply and pushes it through this branch store. Special sales of carnations at 75c., $1 and $1.50, roses at low prices, in fact any flower or plant that can be bought in quantity to help clear the market and pushed out at a small profit is handled through the branch store. A few stores of this kind in every city would do a great deal of good. Then again I think of another promi- nent florist, one with a broad way of looking at conditions, who also main- tains branch stores. He has a number of them, several catering of course to the fancy trade with all of its frills, and quite a good part of the price .for every dozen carnations or roses can be credited to service and its trim- mings, but he also has a "Cash and Carry" store; no charge accounts, pay for the flowers and take them along with you. The parcel is done up neat- ly, but no elaborate trimmings are made use of. Another of his branches is mainly a plant store, and then again he has a store situated in the negro section and every employee in that store is a colored person. Now all of these stores are under one head, but they are not recognized so by the pub- lic. Again we have the far Western flo- rists who really seem to have a broader way of handling the cut flower busi- ness than what we understand in the East. Florists in small towns in such states as the Dakotas, Kansas and others that we think of as almost Western wilderness, we find to be de- cidedly up to date. Special sales are held of whatever may be plentiful in the great Western markets, particular- ly Chicago, as this is a natural feeding ground. Small cities of from twenty to thirty thousand population are so well educated into the use of flowers that in one case I heard of one of these towns using two hundred orchids per week for several weeks. They sold at a fair price at wholesale in Chicago and were moved out to the retail trade at a good profit. Those florists out tliere are continually on the watch for anything that they can buy in quanti- tv as soon as the market breaks, and help to use it up, which of course is a great help to the growers. The florist in a section who will per- sist in selling carnations at fl.50 per dozen when he has to pay $10 per hundred for them is simply forgotten and ignored if he won't listen to rea- son, for the other fellow goes right along with a legitimate price and looks out that his service is of the best quali- ty, and sooner or latter the low price florist finds his mistake. Another point that is causing a lot of hard feeling is the habit of buying stock from private estates. This doesn't seem right and the commercial men cannot be blamed for objecting strongly to this practice. I don't be- lieve that fault finding is going to do a lot of good; good results can only be accomplished by selling flowers, and that means selling them when they are plentiful. Anyone can sell them now, and whatever price they will bring comes pretty near to being legitimate. Boston retailers have not paid any more than other Eastern markets, not so much in some cases. Before I stop, I want to say just a little word against the practice of the growers this year. When the market is high it doesn't seem hardly the best plan to take part of the small amount of stock coming into Boston and send it out to otlier towns. Take for in- stance the big Chicago market which carries a pretty good level month In and month out. If any of our New York friends have gone into Chicago at any time for a number of weeks past and tried to buy stock ahove the mar- ket, in many cases they would have been refused. The Chicago houses would say "No, we haven't enough to go around for our regular customers," so I doubt if the outsider would have been able to buy enough to make it any decent sort of a speculation. TO CHARGE FOR BOXES. Notice Sent Out by Wholesale Flor- ists of Boston. Wholesale florists of Boston are to follow the example of wholesalers in other cities and charge for boxes. They are sending out the following notice: Owing to the prevailing conditions and on account of the increased cost of boxes and overhead expenses we, the undersigned, WHOLESALE FLOR- ISTS OP BOSTON, will be compelled to charge for boxes. BOXES ARE XOT RETIRXABLE. We have very carefully considered the situation and we are not charging the extra cost of boxes on flowers, as our sales are based on prevailing market prices. Yours very truly, H. M. Robinson & Co., Inc. B. A. Snydeb Co. N. F. Mc-Cakthy Co. D0LA_NSKY-McD0N^UJ) Co. BosioN Floeai, Supply Co. Welch Bros. Co. Wholesale Florists. THE FLOWER MARKET There has been no break in the mar- ket as yet and naturally would not be until after Valentine Day. Supply and demand are just about equal, and both were cut down by the severe storm. Roses and carnations and other standbys are still on the scarce side and remain high in price but with the lengthening days and more sunlight a change is in order very soon. Very few of the shorter grades of Beauty roses are arriving and the long stem- med are still bringing from one to one and a half. Russells, Premiers, and Columbias are more accommodating in the lower grades but the demand runs more to the shorts, which tends to keep the price high there as also in the better flowers. Hadleys and Hoos- iers are conspicuously off-crop. Ophelia, Killarney, Maryland and Jonkheer, are in fairly good shape. In Philadelphia carnations start at fifteen but on the fine ones like Pink Delight, Mrs. Ward, Benora, Laddie, etc., they reach the twenty mark. Sweet Peas are very fine and are the great standby in mod- erate priced work. Orchids continue in good shape, the cattlyas being now backed up by some very good, fancy varieties of Cypripedium. In Boston the average price on roses is twelve cents for cheap stuff and thirty-five cents for good quality. Car- nations sell for ten and fifteen cents, and specials at twenty. These are just about the same prices as prevail in New York, Buffalo and Pittsburg. In Boston callas are $3 and $4 per doz- en; in other marlvets they run a trifie higher. Sweet peas sell in Boston for three and four cents, and some with extra long stems at five. About ten thousand came into one salesman Wednesday morning after being held up by the storm, but they were moved without difficulty. In New York, peas are selling up to six cents but in other markets are a cent or two lower. Freesias run four to eight cents m Boston and New York, but better prices have been obtained in Pitts, burgh. Violets run about two dollars. February 14, 1920 HORTICULTUKE 127 linequalied Fuel Economy THE BOU^R OF Krvesohell Boiler*, the best by teat 1879. Forty yeers* exterlenoe. THK QCA1,ITT PI^CK OF BOSTON Regarding the Kroescbell, It U tbe beet w« bave ever bad and satisfac- tory beyond onr ezpectations. It beat< up eapeclally qnlck and baa saved na eonalderahly already in tbe price of foel. When we are in need of another boiler we will gire tbe Kroescbell the first consideration. (Signed) WM. W. BDQAR CO., WAVKRLEY, MASS. No lI«aoiii7 — Ne Tube* TirBBI.ES8 BOLLKB Kroeschell Bros. Co., 46« W. Eiie St. CHICAGO When You Buy -Get a Kroeschell t.Oie.286 Ml. rt. of glaes wme equipped wltk Kroeschell Boiler* daring the yesr of ISl*. OHIO'S C£I.KBBATED CYCIAICKV gPECIAUST After using your No. 12 Kroeschell Boiler 1 came to the coDclaeioo tkal had I to Inetall more boilers it would be the Kroeschell snd Do other. It really is a plcasare to beat, no tronble to get tbe desired beat In a very abort time. (Signed) CHRIST. WINTERICH, DBFIANCB, OHIO. Little Talks on Advertising Last week mention was nuuie of the course more or less general in char- ,, . • ..• . r^ 1 11. acter Its effect is bound to be of excellent manner in which Campbells -ii-Lei. na value when it is continued with regu- Flower Shop, in Lawrence. Mass., ^^^.^^ ^^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^j ^^^ g^^i^^ features the telegraph delivery in its ^^^^^^^ ^^^^ .^ ^^^^ ^.^^ ^^ ^j^^ p^^. advertising. I am glad to find that ^^^ ^^^^.^^ .^ ^_^^ ^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^^^^_ other florists are beginning to appre- ^.^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^jj^^ 1^^^ important ciate the possibilities of enlarging ^^^.^ .^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^^ ^j^^ ^ j^^^^^ ^j ^ their business in this way. Now that ^^^ .^ ^ suburban town who wanted the national campaign is being carried ^^ ^^^^ ^ purchase quickly but never on to popularize flowers and to get ^^^^^^ ^^^ patronized a local dealer, them into the hands of people who j^^j^^^iy however, there came to his have never bought them freely before, ^.^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^^ ^„ advertiser who it behooves florists everywhere to ^^^ ^^^^ ^.^ ^^p^ ^^^^.^^ steadily. assi..t in the general movement. Now ^^ ^^^^ remembered the phone num- the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso- ^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^ pj^^^^ ^t once, elation offers one of the best mediums ^,^^^ j.^^j^ .^ ^.jj ^^ followed by other by which florists may gain new busi- , ness and no money is lost which is ex- °\^^^„ however, a florist desires to pended for the purpose of informing ^^^^^^^^^ o„ly intermittently, or for the public about telegraphing flowers. j,^^ purpose of moving surplus stock. It is seldom that so much space is ^^ increasing trade in a dull week, it given to this feature as in the Camp- .^ ^^^^,^ ^^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^o make a hell advertising, but perhaps other ^p^^.^.^ ^^^^ ^^^^^ ^i,j ^^j^^g i^^^^_ florists will follow his example. .^^^ ^^^^j^^ ^^^^ ^^ advertisement Sawyer, the Florist, of Clinton, ^^s recently put out by J. Albert .Mass., has a very good double column Brodrib, of Hartford, Ct. Mr. Brodrib advertisement in the papers of his own uses generous space for the following city. In this advertisement the Flor- announcement in display type: ists' Telegraph Delivery Association is played up in large type. Mr. Sawyer SPRING FLOWERS goes on to say, "We can deliver guar- Freesias $1.00 a bunch anteed flowers in any city or town In Violets 1.50 a bunch United States or Canada by telegraph Sweet Peas 1.00 a bunch on very short notice. We would be Narcissus 1.50 a dozen pleased to tell you about this service." Mignonette 2.00 a dozen Mr. Sawyer also lays considerable em- Pussywillows 20 a bunch phasis on "Say It With Flowers," FLOWERING PLANTS which is used at the top of his copy. Freesias |1.00 each Henry Penn, of Boston, has made Cyclamen 1.00 each up rather ingenious use of one of Ihe illus- Cinerarias 1.50 each trations adopted by the S. A. F. for its magazine campaign. It is the picture There is just one criticism which which shows a young man in front of might be made. It would seem better a florist's shop handing a bouyuet of if "Narcissus" were put in the plural. roses to an attractive young woman. "Narcissi," to correspond with the A simple outline has been made at the other flowers in the list. front of the picture to suggest an auto- At the bottom of his advertisement. mobile in which the young woman is Mr. Brodrib uses a slogan which is sitting, and the name "Penn" has been catchy and clever. It reads: lettered on the door of the florist's "We are as near to you as your shop. "Sav It With Flowers" stands telephone." out with great prominence. It would seem, however, as though it All this kind of advertising is of were a mistake not to have the tele- phone number of the store appear in the advertisement. The telephone number should be used always it pos- sible. And it is a great asset to florists to have a number which is easily re- membered. To go back once more to Penn's ad- vertisement, we find a little line at the bottom which reads: Boston's flower phone — Beach 6900." This line in itself is worth not a little. Florists should make every effort to prevent having their telephone num- bers changed also, because a single change may mean a considerable loss in business. NEWS NOTES. John Duhn, landscape gardener on the estates of w-ell-known residents of .Vew York and Connecticut for almost half a century, died recently in his home on North street, Greenwich. He w^as SI years old. Mr. Duhn had been in charge of the estates of William Rockefeller, on the Boston Post road; Commodore E. C. Benedict and the late Thomas Canary. He leaves a widow. Howard W. Vose, an Attleboro. Mass., florist. Is dead at the age of 3.5 years. He was born in Lincoln, R. I., and established himself at Attleboro, eight years ago. M. M. Dye of Salamanca, N. Y.. has taken G. A. Hale into partner- ship. The firm name will be Dye & Hale. The New Bedford (Mass.) Horticul- tural Society has elected the following officers: President, Leonard J. Hath- away, Jr.; Vice-president, Joseph A. Nolet; Financial Secretary, Walter K. Smith; Secretary, Jeremiah M. Taber; Treasurer, Walter A. Luce. ,\t a recent meeting of the Knights of Columbus at Lowell, Mass., James J. Mac.Manmon, the fiorist gave a very interesting talk on his recent visit to Ireland. James Alexander. Jr.. a well Icnown florists of Poughkeepsie. N. Y.. died re- cently. Doctors think his trouble was due to inhaling paint fumes when deco- rating flower, boxes. 128 HORTICULTURE February 14, 1920 HORTICULTURE Bntablished by WiUiam J. Stewart In 1904 Vor. XXXI February 14, 1920 No. 7 PCBUSHED WEEKLY BY HORTICXJLTURE PUBLISHING COMPANY 78 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. EDWARD I. FARRINGTON, Editor. Telephone Fort Hill S694 ADVERTISING RATES: Per Inch, 30 inches to psige Vl.SS Discount OD Contracts for consecutive Insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), 5 per cent.; three months (13 times), 10 per cent.; six months (2G times), 20 per cent.; one year (52 times), SO per c^nt. Page and half page space, not consecutive, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Tear, In advance, {1.00; To Foreign Countries, $2.00; To Canada, $1.60. Bntered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post OflSce at Boston. Mass., under the Act of Congress qt March 3, 1S97. To comply with a new Post Office requirement, when writing to Hoetkxtltube, please use the following form: HORTICULTURE, 78 Devonshire Street, Boston 9, Mass. The city of Boston is divided into districts, and each dis- trict is numbered. If you will observe the number allotted to HoETiouLTURE, it Will facilitate the delivery of mail to this office. One difficulty follows so closely upon the heels The Coal of another that growers and florists find them- Situation selves forever wondering what is going to happen next. Just now it is the coal situation which bothers them. To be sure there are many growers who were forehanded or fortunate enough to get in a con- siderable surplus. There are many others, on the contrary, who have only enough coal to last them for a few weeks. Of course the storm caused much delay in handling and the railroads have not been behindhand in seizing coal on the road it necessary to keep their trains going. The pos- sibility of a railroad strike is the bugaboo looming on the horizon. It is the extremely cold weather, though, that has caused much of the trouble. In general, the growers have consumed 25 per cent, more coal this year than ever before. Several of those who thought they had enough coal to carry them until next summer are finding the bottom of th6 bins has already been reached. Just at present the florist industry is in Opportunities what might be called a state of fluidity. By that is meant that in many ways it is changing, old customs being broken up and new methods constantly being introduced. For the most part these changes are for the betterment of the industry and are brought about through an enlarged business perspective on the part of growers and dealers alike, as well as by a re- action to the general tendency of the times towards greater publicity and more economical office methods. It is to be hoped that while this period of transition exists the trade will not overlook the opportunity to improve its system of handling acounts and in altering certain business practices. There is a general feeling, for one thing, that bills should be paid much more promptly, thus doing away with costs of collection which sometimes amount to a much larger fig- ure than would be expected. This bugbear of slow collec- tions has existed for a long time in the trade. There Is no reason why It couldn't be done away with in a large measure with the result that the whole industry would be better off. Slow accounts often make a serious drag and Impede the progress of enterprising concerns. Another question which has come to the fore, especially in the East, deals with the expense of packing flowers for shipment for a considerable distance. Many wholesalers are firm in the opinion that the boxes themselves should be charged for. It is understood that in most places such a charge is made, and this is now true in New England. The boxes used often cost a dollar apiece, and the shippers say that this charge should be borne by the buyer. The packing expense will still fall upon the shipper, making perhaps an even arrangement. No doubt retailers will have argu- ments on the other side. It should be one of the efforts of the various local florists' organizations to thresh out these questions In open meet- ing. As it is now there is much quiet and decided talk on the side, but all too often such problems are side stepped when a general discussion might lead to a satisfactory solution. Certain it is that the local organizations should devote themselves largely to these practical matters and not hesitate to deal with them, because to do so may seem like treading on dangerous ground. The fact Is that in spite of the high prices which have prevailed in the past year, profits in many Instances have not been much greater than in former times. Only re- cently a very successful wholesaler was heard to say that his percentage of profit was no greater than four years ago. Tbe fact is that production costs have grown at a surpris- ing rate, notwithstanding an assertion recently made that the increase in the price of florists' supplies has been smaller than that in almost any other important industry. In any event it Is time now to prepare for conditions which are certain to change In one way or another before long. There was never a better time to get the industry on a good economical business basis and to work out the prob- lems which have long proved a source of irritation and in some instances of loss. This does not mean that there will ever come a time when competition will not prevail or when there will not be local jealousies and individual differences, but it does mean a readjustment which will give a sounder economic foundation for the Industry and eliminate some of the questionable practices which have grown up in the past. What will the end be? The Federal Hor- More ticultural Board at Washington seems to quarantines have gone quarantine mad. The members of the Board must see bugs everywhere. Indeed, they must dream bugs, unless they lie awake for fear bugs will get them if they go to sleep at all. Now the Board contemplates a quarantine of all foreign coun- tries on account of the European corn borer. A hearing on the proposition is being held as we go to press. More- over an announcement has just come in of another hearing a little later about a quarantine against Mexico. Further- more, the Board gives notice of public hearing to consider the advisibility of quarantining Asia, Japan, Philippine Islands, and Oceania on account of dangerous plant diseases and insect pests, including Japanese apple cankers, Valsa mail and Diaportlie inali, blister blight, Taphrina piri, and rusts, Gymnosporangium Koreaense and G. photiniae, and injurious insect pests, including the Oriental fruit moth, the pear fruit borer, the apple moth, Psylla pyrisuga, Lecanium glandi. and Lecanium kunoensis, new to and not heretofore widely prevalent or distributed within and throughout the United States. As we inquired at the beginning, what will the end be? Can anybody tell? February 14, 1920 HORTICULTURE 129 George Watson^s Corner "YoD In your small corner and me In mine." Mrs. Stokes, widow of the late Wal- ter P. Stokes, passed away on the 5th inst. at her home, Moorestown, N. J. Mrs. Stokes was actively engaged in the florist business at Moorestown growing special crops for the Phila- delphia market. She is survived by two sons and one daughter. The sons now carry on their father's seed and plant business, making Moorestown their headquarters. Visitors to the old seedsmen's Phil- adelphia Iieadquarters, Dooner's Hotel, will miss a familiar face when they call this way again. Captain Dan Hasset, night clerk of the famous hostelry for thirty-two years, passed away Feb. 1st of pneumonia after an illness of three days. He was horn in Ireland and passed his boyhood in Worcester, Mass. He was big and jolly and his three hundred pound bulk of ruddy health masculiarly was always a cheerful greeting to the weary traveler arriving on a late train and a cheery au revoir for the one who left on an early one. The Florex Gardens Co. at North Wales are prohably the lieaviest suf- ferer among the greenhouse men in the big snow storm of the 4th, nth and 6th inst. This place Is noted for what is known as the biggest green- house in the country. It is certainly a large structure covering an area of about six acres or about two hundred and sixty-seven thousand square feet of glass. This was built aliout seven years ago at a cost said to be about seventy-five thousand dollars. It caved in once before about four winters ago in a big storm but the damage then was not so great as the present catas- trophe which is reported to aggregate including the building and ruined stock some twenty-five thousand dol- lars. This is readily believable when it is noted that roses were the prin- cipal crop and roses are worth some- thing at present and the cropping sea- son is only about half through. H. P. Michell Co. do not have much surcease from the rush in their retail store from year's end to year's end, but what little they have comes in January. This year they have utilized the breathing spell in putting in a new cashier's department on the retail floor at .'ith and market and in mov- ing the private office of Fred Michell Sr., and Fred Michell Jr., from the street floor to more commodious quarters In the rotunda. The Michell store has long heen a model one and they are all the time adding another little touch to it for the benefit of all concerned. The H. W. Doughten Co., of Moores- town, N. J., and N. Y. City, who make a specialty of grass and clover seeds at wholesale have just opened a new branch. This is at 216 South Front street and occupies the whole building with the counting rooms on the sec- ond floor. Mr. Fred Horton, late of P. B. Mingle & Co., Is the Philadelphia manager. BOUVARDIA Thire in alwayH a Hliortase in BOUVARDIAS WHY NOT OKDKIl NOW siuElc White KinRle Pink Single Red l(N> 10(K) :; inch pols $7.50 S05.00 2'/, Inch pots 8.00 70.00 April Delivery C. U. LIGGIT 303 Bulletin Bldg. rhiladelpbia, I'a. The Stokes Seed Co. have closed their store on Market street and moved to Moorestown, N. J., where they have their growing establishment and will operate as the Stokes Seed Farms Co.. The Floracroft Gardens at the same place, are now being run by Anna Taylor Stokes, widow of Walter P. Stokes. There is a considerable range of glass and a specialty Is made of plants and cut flowers for the Phila- delphia market. Robert Lockerbie moves to Green- ville, S. C, to associate himself as a partner in the Greenville Florist Co. This makes an opening for a good grower and manager for Mr. Lockerbie's present place — the Belk Greenhouses at Charlotte, N. C. Applications may be sent to Mr. Lock- erbie. Recent Philadelphia visitors include .lames F. Fox, Milwaukee. Wis., and A. L. Barber, Cleveland, O. ORCHIDS We (row and Mil nothlnc hot ORCHIDS. If you are In the market for thU elan af plants w respeotfolly solicit your Inqolrlaa and orders. Special lists on appltoatloa. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE TO FIGHT ROSE ROOT BEETLE. Professor J. G. Saunders, head of the Plant Industry Board of Harris- liurg, Pa,, has arranged with the Fed- eral Horticultural Board at Washing- ton to place an expert in all green- houses in the Philadelphia district where roses are grown to fight the rose root beetle. It is announced that the agent will be maintained by the State .Agricultural Department of Pennsyl- vania, but will be paid by the govern- ment. VICTORY FERTILIZER Perfectly balanced and adapted to the needs of the market gar- den and conservatory. Put up in 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 pound packages. Prices Right — Deliveries Prompt — Results Satisfactory "VICTORY" MEANS VICTORY IN YOUR GARDENS International Products Corporation 9 HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON Tel. Beach 3162 ];;ii HORTICULTURE February 14, 1920 a "The Telegraph Flomt" Member of Florists' Telef^raph DelWery 124 TREMONT ST. IM H. F. A, LANGE Worcester, Mass. Delivers to all Points in New England 100,000 Square Feet of Olasg Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association WORCESTER, MASS. RandalFs Flower Shop HABBY I. BANDAI^L,, Proprietor. Hember Florists' Telerraph Deliver/ Providence, Rhode \zM Jdinston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 36 Dorrance Street Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Qu^ty and Reliability WARBURTON FAU^ BIVEB, MASS. Deliveries of Flowers and Plant* in FAIX BIVEiB and contignons territory. The Beacon Florist ' '•'SL-'ii^r* BOSTON J. EISEMANN, Manager, 14 years head decorator and designer for Penn's. Prompt, E^fflcient Service Onaranteed. A Card This Size Cost only .fl.OO per Week on Yearly Order It wonld keep your name and your specialty before the whole trade. A half-inch card costs only 45c. per week on yearly order. Grevellia Robusta is another plant which is useful in spring at the time when porch boxes are being made and cemetery urns filled. The variety known as Silk Oak also makes a good house ornament and retailers find a ready sale for it. Sow the seeds now where it will have a little bottom heat. They germinate quickly and . like a temperature of 60 degrees at night. They must be kept shaded and moist at the beginning, but soon can be given full sunlight. Pot them up in two-inch pots, in which they will make roots rapidly, and when they are well established you can grow them along rapidly in a temperature of 55 de- grees. Later, of course, they will need to be shifted to larger pots. This is also a good time to sow fern spores, but remember that you need r particularly porous soil for them. Good drainage, too, is of the utmost Im- portance. Many growers always use a covering of glass as well as extra shade until growth appears. They should be grown well up to the glass and pricked out when large enough The growing ferns will need a good compost, which may well consist of fresh loam in two parts, leaf mold and sandy peat, one part each. WTien pot- ting up both the small and the larger ferns remember that they resent hav- ing the soil worked too firmly around the roots. Of course, all ferns need ar atmosphere which Is filled will- humidity, although there should be no dripping of moisture on the plants, and a 60 degree temperature suits them well. One way of handling the pans after seed has been sown in order to supply moisture is to sink them to the rim in a tub of water. These directions are of a general nature, and of course, practiced fern growers use somewhat different methods in handling the different varieties, a few of which are some- what whimsical as to temperature, moisture, and soil. CAMBRIDGE, MASS. 5«1 MT. AmrBN STREET HAROLD A. RYAN. Inc. ^T^d^ BROCKTON. MASS. Belmont Flower Shoo v.'^^'d. HIGH GRADE PUIfTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST THOMAS ROLAND, Nahaiit.MaM. LAWRENCE . - MASS. A. H. WAGLAND We Cover LAWBEysCE, METHUEJJ, ANDOVEB, NORTH ANDOVER, SALEM, N. H, and Contignons Territory Member of F. T. D, BEVERLY, MASS. BEVERLY FLOWER SHOP ^.T."^. maldenT^iass; J. WALSH & SON «?»':'£• HHiALaL., T'Ke >»'lor-is-fc Telephone 1422 4 Main Street, TAUNTON. HA88. National Florist for Taunton and Vicinity tiVD£. BROS CO GUDE BROS. CO. WASraNGTON, D. C. Menber FlorlsU TeleHrapti Dehvery FLOWERS The Best at The Lowest •I SERVE" Th« Larrest Popular Pria*4 ■•«■• to Fhlladelpkla F. M. ROSS 8«nd ordera U IM So. SZnd Street. PUladriphi^ Other Stores 1* 8*. 60th St., tit H. Oliard Aveaa* PHILADELPHIA Member Flortate' Telegraph DeUveiT Order* frotn all aaecp* ^«Mh^« mi the r. T. D. moat b« »a»m»pm^mA Iv February 14, 1920 HORTICULTURE 131 KANSAS CITY Tramfer Your Orders to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue M— >ir WlrUfT T»tovn»»k V^Onrj DARDS FLOWER SERVICE hM spelt OUARANTBED SATISFACTION for nearly FIFTT YEAJIS. Regnlar European sailings now established. Let ns fill your orders for Stefuner Flower Baskets, Corsaces and Artistle Boxes of Out Flowers. OARDS, Inc., Florist, 341 Madison Ave., New York S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. V. ANDERSON service means fresh, sturdy 8toek and prompt deliveries in BCFFAXO, L,OCKrORT, NIAGARA FALXS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member Florists' Telegraph UeUverr HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS TaUrh*BM IMl aad L IMi 141S Farnum St. OIVI^WIHiX, NEB. THE KNOBLE BROTHERS CO. Flow^TM and Nuriery Products IfMBbsr FlMists' Tslsgrmph DcUmx We are well equi[>ped to handle your orders. UM W. Mtk n>M* OUTKI^AirA. •. THESilTH&FEnERSCO 738 Euclid Avenu* CLEVELAND, OHIO Flewen of Eyery Kind in Smmm PHILADELPHIA F.T.IX CHAS. H. GRAKBLOW Everything in Flowers Broad Street at Cumberland ^ Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLI8, PrMldant. E. P. IITEIMAN, ttcrmtmry. MsMfciri FlMlata' Tolima^h 1>*amrj DENVBis COLORADO IN THE National Capitol Ift jw^r mwffw\%% t« 4«tlT«r 7Ww«n «r I>*«lrK« oa • OnUr by T«A»- vrmph or oUmtwI**. Prompt B«U*bU SerrtM. GEORGE H. COOKE C— ssrtsat ATS. and L, St. WASHZNGTON, O .0. JOHN BREITMEYER'S — SONS^= Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs ■ . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michlgran points and s^ockI sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. Advertising Florists! Our Service gives you 50 AdFertise- ments Monthly taken from News- papers far from your territory. il Excliange DCTTCD •H? BUFFALO Buffalo, N.T. DlIIeK 9mL n. y. Easter coming fairly early this year, April 4, some of the plants which are much in demand then will need to be kept growing rather rapidly. This applies especially to Acacias. Yet even Acacias must not be kept too warm. From 40 to 4.5 de- grees at night will be aboirt right as a rule. It is very important that they are kept from drying out at the roots, and they will need a good overhead syringing even,' fair day. Also the matter of ventilation must not be neglected. Cuttings can be started in a cool propagating house and will root readily, producing good plants for the market. Pot them up in 2%- inch pots and pay particular attention to the soil, for Acacias like a mixtiire of loam, fibrous peat and sand in equal parts. COMING EXHIBITIONS. March 15-22, New York— Flower show of the New York Florists' Club at Grand Central Palace. .John Young, secretary, 1170 Broadway, New York. March 24-28. Boston, Mass. — Exhibi- tion of orchids and other plants of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Horticultural hall, William T. Rich, secretary. Horticultural hall, Boston. f* I Schling Service '^ Nothing Better 78S Fifth Avenoe, New York City "Says It With Flowns" CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will tak* sood care of your ordora Mtmiira »j F. T. D. Aitcciati*n. DAVID CLARKE'S SONS DsliTM orders trom any part of the amntry t« New York City Writ* ar Telscrapk 2I8»-2141 Broeaway, - New YoA TeWvhMM IMt-UM CalaKkw KOTTMILLER, Horist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Tolcyhaae, Murray HIU 7«* Oat-»(-tevii Orden BoUeiteC Lacattaa CaatraL Panaaal AtUatlea. Afftember F. T. D. Asoo. G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Mttiber Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asst. When Writing to Advertisers Please IVIention HORTICULTURE THE J. M. ttASSER COMPANY, CLlEflELMB Euclid Av< The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Dellrered vn ntall or t«lerraph ^rder r«c any occasioM. !■ any part %t the D*mlnt«m. JOHN H. DUNLOP g-l» Weat Adelaide St. - TORONTO, ONT. Whm writing to advntiam kindly mention HORTICULTURE 132 HORTICULTURE February 14, 1920- MICHELL'S FLOWER SEEDS ASPARAGUS ri-lTMOSUS NANUS AVe Are Headquarters for Northern Greenhouse-Grown Seed 1000 seeds $r!.50 I 10,000 seeils. .$3(1.00 5000 seeds 16.25 | 25,000 seeds.. BS.75 ASP.*BAGUS SPRENGEKI 1000 seeds $0.75 I 10,000 seeds.. $5..50 5000 seeds 3.00 | 25.000 seeds.. 12.50 AST£B, QUEEN OF THE MARKET Tr. pkt. Oz. White $0.25 $1.00 Kose Piuk 25 1.00 Blush Pink 25 1.00 Dark Blue 25 1.00 Light Blue 25 1.00 Crimson 25 1.00 Mixed 20 .75 ASTER, CREGO White $0.40 $2.00 Shell Pink 40 2.00 Rose Pink 40 2.00 Purple 40 2.00 Lavender 40 2.00 Mixed 30 1.50 ASTER, EAR1,T ROYAL BRANCHING Lavender $0.40 $2.25 Purple 40 2.25 Rose Pink 40 2.25 Shell Pink 40 2.25 White 40 2.25 Mixed 40 2.00 ASTER, MICHELLS IMPROVED SEMPI>E'S BRANCHING White $0.30 $1.50 Shell Pink 30 1.50 Rose Pink 30 1.50 Lavender 30 1.50 Purple 30 1.50 Crimson 30 1.50 Mixed 30 1.50 Also All Other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Our Wholesale Price List If you do not receive a copy. HENRY F. MICHELL GO. 518 Market St., Philadelphia W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 166 W. 23rd St.. NEW YORK Bolgiano's "Big Crop" Seeds "TESTED AND TRUSTED" OVER A CENTURY Special Price List to Florists and Market Gardeners. Write for a copy at once — It will save you money. J. BOLCIANO & SON BALTIMORE, MABTLAND STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY SEEDS, BULBS. PLANTS JOSEPH BHECK & SONS, CORP. 47-M North Market Street BOSTON. MASa. Get Ahead Sow Now For Next Christmas PRIMULA CHINENSIS Per 250 Seeds Farquhar's Giant Pink $2.00 Farquhar's Giant Salmon 2.00 Farquhar's Ruby Queen 1.75 Farquhar's Giant Red 1.75 Per 250 Seeds Faruhqar's Giant Duchess (White with pink zone, primrose eye) ... .$1.75 Farquhar's Giant White 2.00 Sow Now For Strong Spring Plants ANTIRRHINUM Giant Rose Pink Vi OZ., Giant White Vt OZ., .60 .60 Giant Yellow U OZ., .60 Giant Scarlet Vi OZ., .40 CARNATION MARGUERITE. Farquliar's New Giant Mixed, 1/16 OZ., $1.25; % OZ., $2.00 LOBELIA. Farquhar's Dark Blue, Dwarf % oz., $0.85; Vk oz., $1.50 PETUNIA. Farquhar's Ruffled Giants Mixed 1/16 oz., $4.00 SALVIA SPLENDENS BONFIRE % oz., $1.00; oz., $3.75 SALVI.4i SPLENDENS COMPACTA H oz., $1.00; oz., $.'!.50 SALVIA SPLENDJKNS Vi OZ., $0.75 ; oz., $2.25 S.4LVIA ZURICH Vi OZ., $1.50 VERBENA. Farquhar's Giant Blue, Pink, Scarlet, White, % oz., $0.35; Vi VERBENA. Farquhar's Mammoth Hybrids Mixed, Vs oz., $0.35 ; Vi oz., $0.60 ; oz., .$2.00 VINCA. Bright Rose, White with rose eye, Pure White Vi oz., $0.50; oz., $1.75 oz., $0.60; oz., $2.00 R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY BOSTON, MASS. BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are subseribers to the NuTMrymen'. Fund for Market DeTelopment, also "Say It With Flowers" Publicity Campaign. GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and OAKDBN PEA SEED In variety; also other items of the short crop of this past season as well as a foil line of Garden Seeds, will be Quoted yon upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Dey St . NEW YORK and ORANGE CONN. Cabbage and [Cauliflower Seeds Noriliern Danisli Grown Seed from Iiiiprovee seen in the otflce of the firm named below. For further Information on the above call or see the BOSTON MACHINERY EXCH.VNGE Room 403, 63 Stale St., Boston, Mass. Tel.. Main 8«2, 8433 February 14, 1920 HORTICULT ORE 133 CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB. There was a remarkable increase in attendance at the meeting on Feb. 5, this occasion being the annual Novel- ty Exhibition of this organization. The following applications for mem- bership were presented: C. A. Wrizley, Supplies, 130 N. Wells St., Chicago, 111.; Robt. Koehler, Seeds- man, 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago; Vincent Neil, Seedsman, 172 N. Wa- bash Ave., Chicago; H. W. Miller, Florist Supplies, 324 W. North Ave., Chicago; Herbert Stone, Retail Florist 4011 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, 111. Elected to Membership/. Ralph B. Howe, Seedsman, 231 W. Madison St., Chicago; Wni. F. Collins, 1457 E. 70th St., Chicago; Walter G. Poehlmann, Florist, Mortou Grove, 111. Mr. C. W. Johnson, Chairman of the Committee on Convention Arrange- ments presented a complete report in detail covering expenses incurred in connection with the Convention of the American Carnation Society and the Illinois State Florists Association. The funds to carry on this work were raised by subscription. Mr. Johnson also presented a supple- mentary report in behalf of Mrs. C. L. Washburn, Chairman of the Ladies' Reception Committee. A rising vote of thanks was extended to Mr. John- son and Mrs. C. L. Washburn for the able and efficient manner in which they conducted this affair. Vice-president A. T. I*yfer presented a report of the S. A. F. & 0. H. Direc- tors' Meeting which was received with great interest. Report of Judges. Vase of Rose Queen sweet peas grown by- Gustav Swenson, Elmhurst, 111., honorable mention; Vase of Mig- nonette, extra fine spikes, grown by Chris Blameuser, Niles Center, 111, honorable mention; Vase of new rose, Frank Dunlop, grown and exhibited by John H. Dunlop & Son, Ltd., Toron- to, Canada, showing exceptionally fine grown specimen blooms on extra heavy stems, fine foliage, also smaller vase of the same variety, awarded the club's certificate of merit; Vase of Rainbow Freesia showing variety of color, ex- hibited by Peter Pearson, Chicago; Vase of narcissus. Sir WatUins, Em- peror, Bicolor Victoria, from .\merican grown bulbs, grown and exhibited by Peter Pearson, Chicago, honorable men- tion; Vase of the "Ball" Giant Calen- dula, showing large full double flowers of deep orange color on long stiff stems and good foliage, certificate of merit. The judges were Wm. J. Keimel and Albert Erickson. F. Lautenschlagkr, Sec. WB NOW INTRODUCE Gladiolus "White America'' A seedline of "America," having same habit of growth, form of flower and substance. Color — biid§ flesh-white opening clear white, with a glisht marl< of blue in throat. THE MOST IMPORTANT NEW VARIETY SINCE "AMERICA." Bulbs — $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 1(10; $125.00 per 1000. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT FLOWERFIEI.D, L. I., N. Y. LILY BULBS storage GIGANTEUM, RUBRUM, ALBUM, AURATUM MELPOMENE, LILY OF THE VALLEY Careful storage, prompt express shipment on dates as arranged THESE BEADY NOW GLADIOLUS, TUBEROSES, CANNAS, CALADIUMS WRITE FOB PRICES VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY 33 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. THIS SEASON'S NEW ROSES PILGRIM CRUSADER PREMIER RUSSELL HADLEY We are receiving daily shipments of these new Roses, in large qoAntitiefl, aad oan furnish same on short notice. We have a large stock at aJi times of choice CARNATIONS, CHBY8ANTHS- HUHS, ORCHIDS, VALLEY and AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Tel., Main 6261 WPT CJJ TitfCi^ CCi 262 DEVONSHIRE STREET 5948 »T r:«i-er UH) will bo sup- plied in pol plants at S«.(Mt per Hi<» or .S70. per 1000, and on varieties liste0.00 per 1000 Cheerfulness. No more appropriate name could be given to this brilliant novelty. Its beautiful bright fire-red or deep orange ttowers appear early and continue without interruption until frost. Add to the prevailing color a golden border and center with each petal flaked carmine-crimson and you may form some conception of this •fasiinatiiii; variety, l^y* ft. 10 cts. each; SH cts. per doz.; $6.00 per imi: .l^-Kl.UO per 1000. City of Portland. A wonderful briglit rosy-pink, much deeper in color than Mrs. Alfred Conard or Hungaria; a free-flowering, vigorous grower. 3V4 ft. -0 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $l'-'.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Fairy Queen. The dwarf, compact plants of this distinct novelty are covered with flowers from spring until fall. The plant rarely exceeds 3 feet in height. The flowers, of a clear rose-pink, are of medium size, good substance and borne upright on stout stems in great abundance. Each flower has a distinct cream- colored border. We believe Fairy Queen will become one of the very popular Cannas. 60 cts. each ; $6.00 per doz. ; $50.00 per 100. Hag of Truoe. A large-flowered, creamy white with faint pink dots on each petal. The general efl:'ect is white. Not as white nor as tall as Eureka, but quite distinct and valuable. 1 ft. 35 cts. each ; $3..50 per doz. ; $20.00 per 100. ft 85 Golden Gate! Yellow and red: 4 ft 60 Hungarian Flowers large, in good-sized trus- ses freely produced. The color is a beau- tiful ro.se-pink ; 3U ft 85 0 00 50 00 Italia (Orchid Flowered). Bright orange- scarlet, with broad golden-vellow border; 0 ft 50 3 50 30 00 .1. D. Eisele. Vermilion scarlet overlaid with orange, good bedder; 4'4 ft 60 4 00 35 00 Jane Addams. Color a deep rich yellow with a touch of red at the throat; a clean, vigor- ous grower of upright haliii : 4U ft "5 5 00 40 00 10 00 90 00 3 50 30 00 3 50 30 00 3 50 30 00 3 50 30 00 ci m .'(1 00 6 00 4 00 50 00 30 00 Mrs. Alfred Conard. One of the very best cannas in commerce today. The large ex- quisite shaded salmon-pink flowers are pro- duced in great abundance on robust up- right plants ; 4 ft Mrs. Karl Kelsey (Orchid Flowered). Orange- scarlet, suffused and striped with yellow; 5 ft Mrs, Woodrow WiUon. A rich but soft crim- son-pink, with very large flowers, a robust grower and free bloomer, 4 ft Olympic. Rich Oriental-red, shading lighter to the centre and dappled carmine. The indiviiUtal florets and trusses are very large and of f xcelU-nt forni : 5 ft Orange Itedder. One of our own introduc- tions and unquestionably the best of its color, a particularly bright orange with just sufficient scarlet infusion to intensify the dazzling mass of color ; very free flowering. Awarded a certiflcate of merit by the S. A. F. & O. H. at New York. August, 1917; 5 ft Pajiama. The color and markings of this splendid Canna are unusual; the rich orange-red face of the petals is bordered with a broad edge of golden-yellow; 5 ft. Pennsylvania. Vermilion-scarlet overlaid with orange : 5 ft Philadelphia. Rich deep red; 4 ft Queen ( harlotte. Rich pomegranate-red bor- dered with golden-yellow; 3 ft Kosea (iigantea. Large flowers, borne in snch abundance that the mass of color is amaz- ing. A deep rich rose; almost a coral-car- mine; 4 ft Salmon Oueen. Rosy salmon- scarlet, blend- ing to a rosy carmine towards the centre, a very effective bedder; 5 ft Scharfenstein. The beautifully formed, large round florets are prodiiced in compact but graceful trusses. The color Is a unique light red salmon with orange and carmine suffusions that forms a most attractive ad- dition to the range of colors found in Cannas ; 5 ft Schopenhauer. A rich brilliant red with yel- low throat, very free ; 3 ft Souv. de F. Langrle. Very distinct orange-red color. e.Iged with gold: 4V> ft Superb. Deep salmon with brouze foliage ; 4V2 ft The Gem. An entirely distinct spotted va- riety". The immense trusses of flo^^ers are borne on upright branching stems well above the foliage, and are of deep cream or straw-vellow, spotted with deep carmine; 41/2 ft rhlberg. Entirely distinct, of a soft rosy- carmine; the throat of the flower is of a creamy-yellow, and the edges of the petals are also pale yellow; 3 ft Doz. 1 75 12 00 100 00 50 3 50 30 00 2 00 15 00 60 60 50 60 .85 1 25 85 5 00 4 00 3 50 4 00 40 00 35 00 30 00 35 00 6 00 50 00 8 00 6 00 70 00 50 00 85 6 00 50 00 75 5 00 40 00 .-> 00 40 00 60 4 00 35 00 1 50 10 00 no 00 60 February 14, 1920 HORTICULTURE 135 Uoz. mil UKKi King Humbert (Orchid Kliiwcnil i. Tlie most populiir Canun. Great oraiiffe-scarlet tlowers siirniount the vij^orons dark brcnze foliage throuslioiit tlie seaami ; Ti ft 75 5 00 45 00 Lafayette. In sciiiu' respects nseiiililes the variety "Meteor" but tlie (lowers are not qiiite as dark, stands more i-rect and the plant grows taller; 5 ft 1 00 7 iii> tin 00 La Itanoe. IHt-p carmine pink: iV' ft 1 -"i "- "" Tn IKI I>alineck. A frenuN. Flowers of fair size, of a soft rosy pink with a prett.v mottled border of creamy-yellow; .'Si,*; ft 75 West \'irfflnla. Intense rich crimson-scarlet with goIdi'U edge; :! ft -fio Winlzer'H Colossal (Orchid Flowered). The largest flowered Canna. The florets often measure eight inches a< ross and are of a bright scarlet ; 5 ft 75 ^Villhim Itut»H. A splendid free flowering yellow of good size; 5 ft 150 \V.¥oiiiiiig i()rchid Fowei^d). Massive orange flowers which make a strong contrast with its rich bronze foliage; ((ft 50 Yellow KInjr Humbert (Orchid Flowered). A sport from King Humbert in which the foliage is green and the flowers yellow with red spots. Very attractive 75 loou 5 00 40 CO .■i 50 30 Ot) 5 00 45 CO 0 00 90 CO .1 50 5 00 HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Cheatnut St. Philadelphia, Pa. Tlie abo\e prices are intended for tiie Trade onl.v. GROWING SWEET PEAS IN CLUMPS By Charles Elliott The modern Sweet Pea Is the most beautiful and most useful of all our annuals and the growing of it should not be confined to the time honored practice of the long lines grown for cutting flowers for decoration or ex- hibition. For some years past I have resorted to many different plans of growing these plants for lawn and gar- den decoration. One of the most pleasing of these plans is the planting ot sweet peas in "clumps" or circles, with the end In view of producing large long stemmed flowers in a way that proved attrac- tive, and added a good decorative sub- ject to the garden. These circles or "clumps" as we term them, consist of two stout stakes and sixteen bamboo canes eight feet high. We find It an advantage to con- struct these before planting, two stakes eight feet high are driven into the ground one on each side of a circle thirty inches in diameter, about five feet from the ground a wire hoop made of No. 9 wire is stapled to the stakes, the bamboos are then placed five In- ches apart around the circle and tied securely to the hoop. At planting time enough strong plants of a strong grow- ing variety are planted and one shoot is lead up from each of the canes and two up each stake. We u.sually ar- range these clumps on either side of the walk and It possible have the twin clump across the walk of the same variety, the clumps being 7-8 feet apart from center to center, in the in- tervening spaces we plant many of our common annuals with very pleasing results, and if the sweet pea vines are kept disbudded and given a nice mulch early, they produce some very creditable flowers. From the clump featured in the accompanying photo- graph a nice bunch was cut June 5, 1919 and was given a score of 95 points by the floral committee of one of our local Horticultural Societies. We find these clumps an excellent arrangement for testing novelties, and showing off their good qualities to sweet pea enthusiasts. We plant these clumps with "fall sown." plants whenever possible, since they bloom earlier, and last longer, and produce better flowers. Strong growing varieties gave best results, and we have had many varie- ties go "over the top" of the eight toot canes. Excellent varieties for this purpose are Valentine Elegance, Ivorlne, Aus- tin Frederick, La France, Mrs. Cuth- bertson, Adelaide, Mrs. Tom Jones, Duchess ot Portland, Blue Picotee. A cream colored variety with a groundwork of Petunia "Rosy Morn" is a pleasing combination. A clump of "Tea Rose" with Saponarla vaccaria Is also very charming. Alex Malcolm with Calendula Orange King, makes a brilliant show, and many pleasing schemes can be worked out with these clumps of Sweet Peas with other annual flowers. I regret that the accompanying pic- ture did not do justice of the general view of this walk. The clump In the foreground is "Edna May" Imp. and was carrying many fine flowers at the time, which did not come out clearly In the picture. — AmerieaTi Sioeet Pea Bulletin. WILLIAM BERGER. An old and respected Philadelphia florist passed away on the 5th inst. William Berger, 238 Queen Lane, Gcrmantown, established himself there in the business about fifty years ago and continued same actively up to within recent years. His sons also followed in his footsteps, and a large retail establishment bears the Berger name at the busy corner Chelten and Germantown avenues, while in the city proper a wholesale store has been con- ducted by Berger Brothers for many years. William Berger was an honest, hard working man; stuck close to his business; raised a large family, and gained a competence. He leaves a fine record behind, honored and re- spected by all who knew him. The writer knew him well for thirty years and speaks frotn personal knowledge. DREER*S "Riverton Special" Plant Tubs No. Dlam. Ea. Doz. 100 10 20 in. $4.50 J49..'50 J375 DO 18 in. 3.30 3C.00 293.0C l«in. 2.35 2(1.00 asMIO 14 in. 1.90 21.50 170.00 12 In. 1.30 15.00 115.00 10 in, .90 9.90 77.50 _^ Sin. .75 8.00 61.00 The Riverton"T^b la sold excluBlvely "by us, and is the best ever Introdurod The neatest, lightest, and cheapest. Painted green and bound with electrlc-weldea hoops The' four largest sizes are equipped with drop handles. HENRY A. DRKR,|»««i5J!?!''?JH*L!!llM''iSi 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. CYPRESS GREENHOUSE STOCK PECKY CYPReSS STOCK HOT BED SASH Ask for Ciraular D and Prioes THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER COMPANY NEPONSET, BOSTON 136 HORTICULTURE February 14, 1920 FUTTERMAN BROS. Wholesale FloriBts, 102W. 28th St. New York The Right People to Deal with. Phone Watkins 9761-159 Consignments solicited. B. A. SNYDER CO. ^,^J,',-r" Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists Supplies 21-25 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone Fort Hill 1083-1084-1085 William F. Hasting Co. ^A/hol•sallo F-lorlsts SeaSTO WASHINGTON STREET ■ BUFFALO, N. Y. Would like to handle consignments from growers of good Snapdragon and novelties. HERMAN WEISS, Wholesale Florist 55 West 26th Street, New York City Boston Floral Supply Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS DEALERS IN Cut Flowers and Evergreens We manufacture our own Wax Flowers, BaskeU, Wire Frames, and preserve our own Cycas and Foliage right in our own factory. OFFICE, SALESROOMS, SHIPPING DEPT. 15 OTIS STREET m/i^'-^T^,^ 96 Arch Street BOSTON, MASS. Unknown cnstomers kindly give reference or cash with order CHARLES E. MEEHAN WHOLESALE FLORIST 5 S. MOLE STREET PHILADELPHIA,! PA. Plnmosa Strings and Bunches Adiantum and a full line of all other Greens HENTZ & NASH, Inc. KBioiesale Cotrenision Florists 85 and 57 WMt 26th Street ^•'•"i^r^r '" NEW YORK A Card This Size Cost only $1.00 per Week on Yearly Order It would keep your name and your ■peclalty before the whole trade. A half-Inch card costs only 45c. Der week on yearly order. P. A. Smith, superintendent of the Essex County Agricultural • School, talked on "Training Boys in Agricul- ture and Horticulture" at the monthly meeting of the Horticultural Club of Boston in the Parker House Wednes- day night. President Ernest H. Wil- ston presided and about 20 members at- tended. W. A. Manda of South Orange, N. J., talked on the coming orchid show in Horticultural Hall, March 24 to 27, at which he is to be an exhibi- tor; and also spoke of the orchid con- ference whicli is to open March 25. CARNATIONS. Dover, Ohio, Jan. 5, 1920. Dear Sir: — I was very glad to read Mr. Goddard's "Talk on Carnations." When we peruse the past and antici- pate the future very often we find our opinions and the facts somewhat in a bottle of ideas. Superior culture is much of the ad- vancement from a technical stand- point. When we look back at the vari- ous sorts from LaPurity up to many of the present sorts, have we made really any great epoc? The older sorts were croppers largely because we grew them more naturally, now by going over our plants we top often that causes the growths to come in over a long time, in fact quite through the whole season as against larger cuts at specific periods else we grow them to largely come in at specific periods or "crops" hence some growers are off crop, others always are more or less in "crop." When we look at the cycle develop- ment of Hintzies White-Portia, we can claim no great advance in freedom. If we look at "Albertini" as it was at the shows we have not gone far in size. As they have been bred when we have size we do not have freedom and vice versa. When we have certain types of foliage we have relative freedom, etc., other corelatlve units pro and etc. con All in all Mr. Goddard's talk is very good. When Mr. Goddard turns prophet we must greatly disagree. In my very expansive breeding of Gladioli I have observed certain feat- ures in breeding that when rightly em- ployed give no decided advances. In the net results we have gladioli that are away superior to such glori- ous sorts as Sulfur King, Peace, Amer- ica, etCv in all points. For a long time we made the prog- ress Mr. Goddard observes, but in ob- serving these new results we have ap- plied them to carnations, with a result that we have a hardy race that aver- ages 5 of 100 blooms as fine as Pocahontas. Matchless, Yellow Prince, etc. at the same dates. These have far better colors and dew, etc. does not fade them as it does the indoor type. Again we have a much broader range of colors and shades. Many are very fragrant. In growth stem on these are very good, In time we expect to increase freedom, etc. These are far healthier than most commercial sorts we have, In fact Mrs. February 14, 1920 HORTICULTURE 137 Meyer Green Smilax Tlireiiil. ¥3.(M) per pound. Green Silkaline at S3.50 per pound. In | case lots of 25, 60 or 100 pounds. Liberal discounts in 500 or 1000 pound lots. Samples sent on tria 1 free of charge. Ma nufactured by the John C. Meyer Thread Co. Dept. WW. LOWELL,, MASS. For Afl Flowers in Season Call •■ THE LEO NIESSEN CO. 1201 Race St Philadelphia, Pa. EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619-21 Ransteid St., PhlUadphia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEf, ROSES and all Seasonabli Varieties of Cut Flowers Wired Toothpicks Manofactored by W. J. GOWEE, Berlin N. Y. 10,000 S2.60 60,000 $11.00 Sample free. For Sale by Dealer* GEORGE B. HART WHOUBdALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. Henry M. Robinson Go. 55-57 West 26th Street and 430 Sixth Avenue Telephone: Farragut 13 and 3180 Ward and Its sports are their only rivals as to health. Following this same line of breeding we have in evolution new types of forcing sorts. Already we have in sight a race that we expect ultimately to give us 30 to 100 blooms per plant, equal to Doris, Alice, Matchless, etc. When we get the quality of Laddie out with better health, quicker growth, we expect then to yield 12/25 blooms per plant. . A continuous summer bloomer is the hardest nut to crack, although we hope to evolve in this field also, in fact we are exploiting the whole field for betterment of carnations. Some years ago I anticipated the future gladioli (then unseen), when gladioli growers read It the letters it brought me made me feel a bit that 1 had gone too far, however, two years later my seedlings brought out the very gladioli I predicted for the future. Now I presume my carnation story will likewise be ridiculed and laughed at. but we have them so far along that another cross will give us epoc mak- ing carnations. The carnation will be earlier and later, freer, larger, health- ier, better in every way. Roses bred along this line will out- class the very freest, force quicker, maximum quality in every way. Already we have roses absolutely hardy at 30 degrees below zero — the forerunner of epoc making roses — among them absolutely thornless. Breeding corn along these lines will give us corn that ought to be 65A5 day corn — our very best sorts we will have in large, better ears in every way and ripen In 80/120 days. If not 80 to 90 days. Breeders as a whole are asleep, but the world does not move in its cycles in a day. The breeders as a whole cannot take the growers place, each must excel In his niche, but withal, the future will soon unfold great advances, at least such is the view of C. Betscher. Just Out The Nursery Manual By L. H. Bailey An Indispensable book for every nur- serjman. Complete directions for prop- agating every kind of nursery stock, with many illustrations. Copies sent from the office of HORTICULTURE upon receipt of price, $2.50. H. E. FROMENT Wboloale Caauma«ion FloriBt Choice Cut Flowers New Address, US West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 2200, 2201, Madlion Sqnara. ; — WWL P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28tli Street, MEW YORK Telephone 633S, Farra^at Call and Inspect the Best KHtabllffhment In the Wholesale Flower DlHtrlot. WILTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Coninusslon Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 13S WeaaiiK»=I8S£-i5St Madison Sqoare E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists Please mention Hortieolture when writing. RCED (Si KCLLER 122 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufat'ture all oar litil Desi{BS, Baskets, Wire Work & Noviltiis and are dealers In Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists' Keqnlsltes THE KERVAN CO Fresh Out DecoratlTe Bverrreens Highest Standard ot Quality. Largest Stock in America. Write for niu8trat«d Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We have a numerona clientage of New York City buyers and the demand exceeds our supply. This Is especially true of Roses. We have every facility and abund- ant means and best returns are assured for stock consigned to us. AddreHs Yonr Shipments to UNITED CUT FIXJWEB CO., INC. Ill W. 28th St., New York D. J. Fappas, Free. FRANK J. REYNOLDS CO. Wholesale Florists Boston Co-operative Flower MarfcM 260 DEVONSHIRE STREET BOSTON, MASS. WHCtflGAN CUT FLOWEfl EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMiyUSSION FLOfUSTS Oonaivament* SoUelted Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specially 264 MNDOIPH ST, DETROrT, MICH. 13S HORTICULTURE February 14. 1920 CROSS-FERTILIZING GLADIOLI. H. C. Meader Tells How It Is Done. Editor HORTICLLTURE, Dear Sir: — For several years I have been looking for some reliable infor- mation on the cross-fertilizing of the gladiolus, and I wish that you would send me through Hokticulittbe some brief information on this subject. I would like to know if there are any special rules such as when to take pollen from any special flower and also how to transfer it. I have read articles telling how cer- tain flowers of colors, cross-fertilized together will make other flowers of certain colors, but I have never run across any information such as special rules, etc. H. F. P. To successfully cross two varieties of the gladiolus a clear sunny day should be selected. Some provide themselves with pollen brushes, scis- sors, cheesecloth, etc., the operation is quite simple and may be perfectly suc- cessful when performed with the bare hands; no tools are necessary. Remove the stamens (polleubearers) by cutting or pinching out, from the flower you wish to be the seedbearer, or female parent. This prevents self fertilization. Ordinarily from about 10 o'clock in the forenoon to five in the afternoon, the pistil opens or flattens out and exudes a sticky heavy liquid which moistens its surface. Arriving at this stage the flower is receptive and ready to be pollenated, which is done by cutting or carefully pinching out the stamen from the other parent and gently brushing the Pollen over the sticky and receptive stigma of the seed parent. To assure success the pollen must be powdery and well ripened, and if all goes well, the flower will almost immediately wilt and close in its petals, the lite giving principle travels down the stem and fertilizes the im- mature seed in the pod and growth commences. Seed should be gathered when the pod turns brown and starts to crack open. Nothing is gained by allowing the pod to open fully on the stalk as the seed is mature when opening starts. If left too long ungathered many of the finest seed will have blown away. When seed is harvested it should be kept in a warm dry place to thorough- ly cure, and can then be sown at once or kept for several years without losing its vitality. I have discovered through experi- ments covering a long i)eriod that seed may be harvested in November, cured and sown indoors in greenhouse. Have gathered the tiny bulbs in March, cured them perfectly in dry sand left in a warm place, then in early May planted them out in the open ground. -Many will bloom, if treated this way, the same year, and the increase will be about the same as the ordinary growth of two seasons. When freshly planted, gladiolus seed should be kept quite moist and not allowed to dry out until well up. It is entirely unnecessary to rub off the wings or membrane from the seed before planting, as some do. The grow- ing of gladioli from seed is a most fascinating pursuit as no matter how many thousands are grown no two ever bloom exactly alike and practi- cally all are beautiful. H. C. Me.^der. GARDENERS' & FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON C. S. Strout of Biddeford, Me., was the principal speaker at the meeting of the club, Tuesday night. Mr. Strout reviewed his trip to the Carnation Convention in Chicago and related some of the incidents that made the most impression on him. He said that the exhibit would have been a very meagre one had it not been for the Eastern growers. The Middle West growers did not make much of a dis- play because of the fact that the prizes did not nearly match the prices being paid in the market. Mr. Strout said that his display staged by Mr. Engle- mann cost him a lot of money. Twelve hundred flowers were used and about three hundred more were put on the tables. It was Mr. Strout's observation that flowers arranged after the English fashion were much more difliicult to judge than those displayed in the American way, although the English treatment makes a fine appearance. Mr. Strout also had something to say about the disadvantages suffered by growers living far from the centers. He said that the nearby man got the pick of the offers while florists from a distance had to take what was handed them. Mr. James 'WTieeler of Natick said that the small prizes given at the shows were not a great inducement to exhibitors, as illustrated by the situa- tion in Chicago as Mr. Strout described it Mr. Wheeler had on hand an at- tractive display of Godfrey callas and told how he grew them. He said that he has his callas in solid beds and keeps them watered by the Skinner irrigation system. In this way he gets much larger flowers than when he grew them in pots. Mr. Gustave Thommen was another speaker, giving most of his attention to the oil heating apparatus which has been installed at the Moore green- houses in Arlington. Among the displays was one of a new dark crimson carnation submitted by C. J. McGregor & Son of Newbury- port. Mr. McGregor said that this car- nation was a cross between President and Winsor. BOSTON NOTES Mr. Henry Robinson, the well-known wholesaler, has been confined to his home wnth a severe cold for several days. Mr. Peter Miller, of the Thomas J. Grey Co. who has been critically ill, has passed the crisis and is on the mend. Much damage was done by the storm around Boston. The chief sufferer was Everett E. Cummings of Woburn. The weight of the snow broke down about 100 feet of a large sweet pea house, causing a loss of about $10,000. Mr. cummings immediately boarded up the end of the section which remained and shifted the steam pipes, by which action he saved a large part of the crop. This week he has been sending in remarkably good sweet peas from thp damaged house. The snow also caused the collapse of a storage house and an old bam on .\llan Peirce's establishment in Wal- tham. In spite of tlie bad weather, the or- chid show scheduled for last Saturday at Horticultural Hall was held. About a hundred plants from the green- houses of A. C. Burrage at Beverly were shown. These orchids were on the road for two days, the truck being stalled in the snow. The plants were saved by being wrapped in blankets and carried to a nearby house. J. T. Butterworth of South Framingham also famous as an orchid grower, had a display which included a plant with fifteen blossoms which was given a silver medal. W. N. Craig, secretary of the Garden- ers' & Florists' Club, has come out in a signed communication to the papers in which he favors daylight saving. .Mr, Craig insists that many members of the Massachusetts State Grange favor the light saving, and that there is no economic foundation tor the statement that daylight saving will in- crease the cost of horticultural prod- ucts. About March 1 Wax Bros, will move to 44 Temple Place. February 14, 1920 HORTICULTURE 139 ASTICA For BfasntaBi USE IT MOW F. 0. fm&i CO. 12 w. NOJicrwMr KWYOM Mastica la elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed wltbout breaking of other glass as occure with hard putty. Last longer than putty. Easy to apply. WJMRh CONCENTRATED PULVERI2EP MANURE P«lTni>«d ar Shredded Cattle Manure PalT«rix«d Sheep Manure The Florists' Standard of uniform high quality for o\/er ten yews. Specify WIZARD BRAND m your Suppiy House Order, or write us direc* for prioct and (rcighi rates, THE PULVERJZBD MANURE CO Union Stook Yard, Ohleaeo Dlfflent and rejected ca««« tp*- clally solicited. No misleading In- ducements made to secure hnslnea*. Oyer SO years' actiye practice. Bx- perlenced persona], eonsclentloni serrlee. Write for terms. Address siCMiERS & srGGEns Patent Lawyers Box », NstloBKl TJnloB BoUdlat WashtnETton, D. O. DESTROYED BY HAIL lAit SiunmcT a florUi who had imarlned be was ontslde of the hall section lost nywards of 50,000 sqoare feet of g\aa» by hall Yvlth no Insnranee to recom- pense him. He Is now a member of ttie Florists' Hall ASBO Ml Elm Street BUFTAI^O, N. T. 8PUAONCM MOSS Live Sphagnum Moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAQBX & HURRBLL, Summit, N. J. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, cbele* collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for Immediate effect: also CUmblag Hoses, J. H. TROY, Mount Hlasarllk Nnr- sery. New Rochelle, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM B. HEILSCHBE'S WIS* WORKS, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. HELP WANTED Two apprentices to learn carnation growing. Apply to WILLIAM SIM, Clifton- dale, Mass. WANTED — One man with experience In fri'noral slock, and one man with some knowledge of carnations. Best of condi- tions and good pay. S. J. GODDARD, Framinghnm, Mass. WANTED— Several flrstclass experienced nursery workmen. State age, single or married, nationality, creed and experience. Give references as to ability, experience and character. Send photo if possible. Good wages to start and opportunity to advance, FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES, Framingham, Mass. WANTED — A nursery foreman. Must have extensive knowledge of ornamental varieties and be able to handle men. Good salary to start and good future. State age. single or married, nationality, creed and experience. Give references as to ability, experience and character. Send photo If possible. FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES, Framingham, Mass. AtHILLGRESTFARM, Weston, Massachusetts Wanted from the first day of June to Labor Day, a man capable of taking charge of twenty boys from ten to seventeen years of age through their long summer vacation from school. He should be competent to teach them about soils and the growth of plants in the class room and to superintend their work in the orchard, fruit and vegetable gardens. He must have had some previous experience in the man- agement of boys. The best of refer- ences should be sent to Post Office Box 166, Weston, Massachusetts, be- fore a personal interview is granted. We wish to thank those who have applied for the position at Hillcrest. But so far we have had no applicant whom we think could teach the boys in the classroom and superintend their work in the gardens. We would be glad of further replies. M. R. CASE. 140 HORT I CULTURE February 14, 1920 A 8CLPHCB-FISH OII^CARBOUC COMPOUND The Master Spray of the 20ih Century /CmTIPIES FREMD'Srt)RMULa\ FOR THE CONTROL OF THE SAN JOSE, OYSTER SHELI> and other SCALE INSECTS. GREEN, ROSEY and WOOLEY' APHIS — Known as Plant Lice. PE.VR PSYLL.*, CELERY', ONION and ROSE THRIPTS — Known as Plant Fleas. And the FUNGUS SPORES DEVELOPING the BROWN or RIPE ROT of the PEACH, PLUM and other STONE FRUITS. PEACH LEAF CURL. APPLE and PE.YR C.YNKER and SCAB. And many other species of FUNGI SPORES. Send for the New Booklet Describing A combined contact insecticide and fungi- cide of known reliability X»ok&SwAnCoJnc/ \ NEW1«)RK.1J.SA./ Simple, Sure and Safe — Right in Principle and Price From your dealer or direct — go to your dealer first M^i!!' COOK & SWAN CO. Inc. 14« Front Street KBW YOBK CITT 141 Milk Street BOSTON, MASS. Geo. H. Frailer, Msr. BULBS AND ROOTS FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT ^ON OIL The "Recognlxed Standard Insecticide. A Bpray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft Bcale. FUNGINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quarts, $1.00; Gallon, $3.00 SOLD BY DEALERS Apbine Manufacturing Co. MADISON, N. J. )reer'8 Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenlioases Drive nsr and trne, becaase botb bevels are OD the same side. Can't twist and breale the glass in Iriving. Galvan- ized and will not mst- No rights or lefts The Peeiless Glazing Poin Ispatented. Nootheis like it. Order from yoor deale^ or direct from Qs. 1000, We. postpaid. Samples hee. HENBT A. DEEEB.I 714 Chestnnt Street^V rhlllulelphU. Sare your plant* «nd trees. Jmt the tblng for Kreenboaae and eutdoor ma* De8tr»7B Mealy But, Brown and VThlt* Bcale, Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Green EHy, Mltea, Aata, etc., witheut Injnry t» pla»U a»d wltkoat eier. Used accerdinc te dlrectlema, ear ataad- ard Insecticide will prereat raTasea ea year crops by Insects. Nen-paiseaoua and harmless te nser aad plant. Leading SeedsHea aad Florists liaTe nsed It with weaderfal resBlts. Destroys Lice la Peultry Henses, Fleas en Dots aad all Demestlc Pets. Excellent as a wash fer degs and ether animals. RelleTes iaan(*. Dlluts with water 30 te 50 parts. V, Pint, 80c.; Pint, 50e.; Qeart, »0e.| >^ Gallon, $1.60; GalloB. *2.£e; ( Oat- loaCaa, *10.90; If OadloB Can, f2«.0*. Dlreotlen oa package. LEMON OIL COMPAMY Itrt i. 421 W. Li*|lM St. MtkHlt, Ml BtDOK raw TOKK ^m Werld'a Oldeat and Larfest Maniifaetnr«ra ef FLOWER POTS WHTt A. H. HEWS & CO.. INC. Cambridge, Mass. When writing to advettisen kindly mention HORTICULTURE T. R. BEGONIA BULBS Per lOUtf Single mixed 1 Y^-lYz in. diam. $124 Single mixed %-l in. diam. 90 Single in following separate colors: Scarlet, Pink, Salmon, Orange, Crim- son, Y4-] in. diam $95 VALLEY PIPS Per 1000 Berlin forcing type $27.50 2500 per case, case lots only. LILIUM GIGANTEUM F. 0. B. New York Size Per Case Fer Case 7-9 300 $49.50 8-10 250 47.60 9-10 200 60.00 10-11 150 49.6» 11-12 130 F. 0. B. Denver 47.60 6-8 400 $42.00 7-9 300 49.50 8-10 250 47.50 9-10 200 F. 0. B. Chicago SO.OO 7-9 300 S49.50 10-11 150 F. 0. B. London (Ont.) 49.50 7-9 800 W9.50 8-10 250 47.60 9-10 200 50.00 10-11 150 49.60 TERMS: 60 days net, 2% cash 10 days from invoice date, cash with order unless your credit is established with us. Write for prices on HARDY LILY BULBS. DRACAENA CANES. PALM SEEDS, RAFFIA, BAMBOO CANES. Etc. Established 1902. "RELIABILITY" is our motto. We occupy our own build- ing, a city block through, and give prompt, efficient, courteous service. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 CHASIBEKS STREET NEW TOBK HORTICULTURE New ru^K Vol. XXXI FEBRUARY 21, 1920 No. 8 NEW ROSES FOR 1920 We shall offer for I 920 the three New Roses: — PILGRIM CRUSADER and MRS. JOHN COOK We want you to know them. May w^e send you full descriptions? Your re- quest will bring it. A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. FERNS THE VICTORY FERN (Nephrolepis victoria) We take pleasure in offering this new and valuable variety of Nephrolepis. It is a beautifully crested form of "Teddy, Jr." with fronds frequently subdivided on the ends, making a most unique, distinct, and desirable variety. This fern was AWARDED A BRONZE MEDAL at the S. A. F. Convention at Detroit in August, 1919. The judges of the award reported as follows: "Special stress is laid on the new fern Victory, with a rapid growth and a branching at end of fronds, making it a shapely plant. It should be a commercial success, and we RECOMMEND IT MOST HIGHLY." strong plants, ZV-inch pots $3.00 per dozen, $20.00 per JOO Strone plants, SV4-lnch pots 1.60 per dozen, 60.00 per 100 Extra fine specimens: 8-inch, $3.00; 10-lnch, $5.00; l»-imli, 87 60. KEPHROLEI'IS: ^, , ^ Each EleKantlsslma, elegantissima compacta, »V4-lnrh $0.«6 KleBantlssima and elegantisslnia oompacta, 8-incta 76 Muncosa. 5-inch '* KleKantiBsima and eleeantlsslma compacta, 8-lnch 2.00 EIrrantlssima and elegantlssima compacta, 10-lneh 4.00 HarrlsU. g-inch ••'* Dwarf, Boston, S-incb '••"' If plants are shipped In pota, 10% additional. F. R. PIERSON, Tarrytown. N. Y. Spring Flowers Sweet Fens, llllr|UPS- tiiiiiMlily III.' leudera, wo!i(l4.rfiil values tUey ;irc, wltli siKli iin army i>f icilnrs. all the ilojicad* sIiihIch h^ wi'll nn tile slamlurlls. tile ini|irti\e(l iircliiti Itoweriiijr strjiiiiH in lame iiriiiiortion. $;.(»), lU.iHi. ^.IHI per ilKI lltllTiKlilH. 1*M\ linil SIIMMI per 100 Freesia**. liy far tlie ln-st euintlm to to« I!. SEIO.IIO per 100. .Mho stum* vt-rv j:*mmI qual- lli>'S at !C4.IIO, $6.00, .«X.IHI per 100. <'altleyaK, the very < Iiiiicest, $*5.00 per 100. Kver>lh:nB in fill lloHcrs. I'liintH, (ireen-.. Ril>bonN anil SupiilieH UrSINESS HOURS : ; .A. M. to 5 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ^"""^rirut. of Philadelphia NEW YORK rillLADELPUIA BAI,TI.MORK 117 W. «lth 8t. 1808-1620 Ludlew St. FmnkUn * St. Pan! Bt«. WASHINGTON. 1218 H St., N. W. FERNS We have on hand for immediate shipment a splendid lot of Pot Grown Ferns. Ail extra good value for the money. Shipped without pots. Size Doz. 100 1000 Bostons 4-in. $3.00 $20.00 $190.00 5-in. 4.50 35.00 325.00 " 8-in. $2.50 each Scottii 3-in. 1.00 8.00 75.00 4-in. 3.00 20.00 190.00 5-in. 4.50 35.00 Teddy, Jr S-in. 4.50 35.00 Cordetta Compacta 5-in. 4.50 35.00 Crytonum (Holly Ferns) 4-in. 3.00 20.00 Table Ferns, assorted 3-in. 1.00 6.00 Alternantheras ; Alyssum, double Giant and Dwarf: Begonias, Gracilis and Vernon; Hardy English Ivy; Lantanas, assorted: Heliotrope; Lobelia, Crystal Palace Gem: Moonvines, 2-in. $2.75 per 100, 3-in. $3.75 per 100. Send for Catalogue Cash With Orders R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MAR5H, MARYLAND 1I-, HORTICULTURE February 21. 1920 Henry H. Barrows FERN SPECIALIST Wrrte for Prices. H. H. BARROWS, Whitman, Mas*. CHARLES H. TOHY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IVIA,DISON, IM. J. Nephrolepis Norwood Best Cresfed Fern 4 Inch pot«. extra heavy, $3A.(M) per hun- dred; 0 inch, $75.00 per bandred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY/»'^^Ff.^f«"' Srt^Mv Q«.j^^r% ^^r\r\^ Awarded Certlflcate of Merit at 8. A. F. A. O. U. New York Convention. And 100 other notable kinds. Alwaja ask (or SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS. UraNEsco m rf.Hn..vs.k. ■■Ax r*ih ri^ A«M. ni»K. ti^^m. W% ••*/ imkacriitn t4 IJU U)trt*ryimtn' t Fund ftr llmrkil DntUttntmt HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY SdiaU, medlam and larse ■lze« supplied Price list now ready The D. Hill Nursery Co. Rvergrevn BpeelalUts. LAr^eit Orowcm In America BOX 415, DUKDEE, ILL. THOHAS J. GREY COMPAIIY BEEI>S. nn-BS AND IHrl-EMKNTS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Reselected Strains in S««ds Improved Styles In ImplemeiBts Catalogue apon AppUcatioa 16 So. Market Sto/E:T (L. Ibota X Ovalfolium) How iM-nt out for the flrnt time. Inquire for further lufurmation. One yeur flelil Brown plantM; $6.00 eitch; Summer root«.S. \VK HAVE THKM I\ QUAN- TITY .\N1) OK UEST SELECTION Don't forget PRIMlI.INli.s iivitKIDS averaK,. two to three blooms per bulb and are 0 per 100. .•JlLMK) \>iT 1()00. *y'\?A*'*"* I'Iuhk.siis and Sprenerri. SeedlinKs. $1.--, p.-r liio. JIO.OO per 1000- r,^;. V">- >'"'•'*■ S-"'"" per 100, $1.5.tX) per p^ iooo*^' ''°'^' ^'^^'^ P'"'' ^'^'' *"^** ^^'^''''I'i^^".'-^ Hyhrlda. Half dwarf. 2V.-in Sl.in!/"" '"''' "^'' ^^ P<^"' 10«O; 3-in. »12 00 per 101). COI.El'S. l{,H)ted CuMni-H. .All the stand- ard and f.iiuy varieties, such as Ver- schaCrrllli. <;olden itedder, Queen Virtoria Fire Hnind, Ilerknith tiem. Yellow Trall- iiiK Qupen. at jr.'.OO per 1(100; Krilliancy. ■ S'^XS''"" '".'li.o'''".'' Traillns Queen, at $2000 per 1000. Any varieties of fancy COl.EU.s that you want tell us. Our growers can supply anything that is CYCLAMEN SEEDLINOS. Three leaves fann"'"''' iiLT'l"'"^ "^ " high-grade strain! »8 00 per 100, ?7o.00 per 1000; separate va- rieties. $10.00 per 100; 2V4-in. pots, $12.00 IM 21/4-ln. pots, selected, $15.00 per FUCHSIA, Rooted Cuttings. Mixed, best varieties. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. S2S^?*=^ CAI'I'-^S. .-i-in., $lo'oo peTioo. i^HKNh, Boston and U'hitmani, 2i4-in BENCH BOSTON and VERONA. Keady » il''A^i'.'°- '""' 3-in. pots. $25.00 per 100. eiorn '^ Borbonica. 3-in. line stock, $12..'i0 per 100. DOIIBI.K or SINGLE PETUNIAS. Rooted Cuttings at $2..50 per 100. $20 00 per 1000 Our stock of Double PETUNIAS com- prises ten colors, all distinct, also an Al variety of Single Mixed, as well as Rosy Morn, separate. PRLHUt,.A Obconica. 3 in., at $10 per 100. NEW ROSES Frank W. Uunlop and Madame Itntterfly. ^I'Jn'ni""" • r^^'"' •"■■■ IW*' *52 50 per 250 $150.00 per 500. $300.00 per 1000, $725 00 I" -oT .P.^"!,^'"' • **2.50 per 100 flOl.^o «o,o ^' ^^^J-^ P" S*^' *375.00 per 1000, $012.50 per 2o00. From 2i^-in pots ^'TTJ'-'"- t\"'n rof't. 21/, in., $20.00 per 100, |]2i;.or-,';er''?!S,o. '""""'"• '''■''' "" ^««' BONNAFFON SOIL, CUTTINGS Immediate Shipment If you want to change or improve your strain, get some of these now yon can work up a line lot of stock and this is from a particularly heal, thy strain, no midge and no blind plants, well rooted stocky cuttlnes at *I6.00 per 1000. HARDY LILIES Album, Auratum, Magniflcum, 819-200 i"J^ '^''"**'' »111-125 to the case, at $.i0.00 per case. CHRYS.ANTHEMUM CUTTINGS Barbara Davis. White and Golden Chad- wick, Chadwick Supreme, Golden .Mistletoe Indian Summer, Yellow and White Turner Rooted cuttings, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per l^^r^ ^''",'L,.-'^*"'"- P^'S' *"-00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Where packing NEW ro.MrONS. Becky MoLane.— Thanksgiving Bronze. Christmas Gold.— Golden-yellow button for I'ec. 1st and later. Cometn.— Dark rose, shaded magenta. November Pearl.— .\ new NoviMuber flower- ing daybreak pink. Ouray.-nest early bronze. Uvaldn.— A large pure white, inaturlug Oct. Vni.ro. Golden yi'llow. flowering Oct. 15tU and one of the very best for sprays. While tiem.— rule white button, very free and ready for cuttings Nov. 15th. .Ml the above, rooted cuttings, $8.00 per 10(1; 21, in. pots. $10.00 per 100. fARN.VTION CUTTINGS III tlie sand, well rooted, ready to go out the day your order comes in 2000 Beaeon, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 5(100 Matchless, $5.00 per 100, $40 00 per 1000. • T CANNAS Sound a - 3 eye roots. .Ml varieties green foliage unless olher- wise iiote«l. ... „ ,. , 100 1000 King Humbert, bronze foliage orange red .-. .'$7.00 $60.00 Yellow King Humbert, yellow, spotted red xno .-iO 00 Goldbird, buttercup yellow 5 00 45 00 Firebird, large fire red 8 00 75(10 Pelofl, best white 6.00 ,50.00 Meteor, deep crimson 3.50 30 00 Orange Bedder, orange with scarlet markings 3.50 30.00 Panama, red with yellow edge.. 5.,'iO 50 00 A. Bouvier, rich velvety crimson 3.50 32 00 Florence Vaughan, golden yel- low, spotted red 4.OO 35 00 Gladiator, large bright yellow, spotted crimson 3.50 32.50 Mme. Crozy. crimson-scarlet, yellow edge 4.00 35.n0 Mrs. A. Conard. salmon pink... 7,50 70 00 Richard Wallace, canary yellow 4.00 35.00 Rosea Gigantea, gigantic rose pink 7.50 70.00 »enus. soft rose pink, yellow b"r(ler 4.00 35.00 David Harum, bronze foliage, bright vermilion 4.50 40.00 Egandale. bronze foliage, cherry '"•'J 4.00 35.00 W.voming, bronze foliage, bright orange Howers 4.00 35.00 Robusta Grandiflora. bronze fo- liage, mammoth, heavy grow- ing ■ 5.00 40.00 Brandywine. bronze foliage daz- zling red. spotted with crim- son 3.50 30.00 lliingaria. favorite pink bed- ding variety 5.00 45.00 Wintzer's Colossal, largest flow- ered variety, brilliant scarlet. 4 00 .^5.00 Calftdium Esculentum 7/9... .SIO.OO $90 9/11 . . . 18.00 1.50 Tube Roses, Excelsior Pearl 4 '6 $5.00 $4.'; Mammoth 6.50 60 FLORISTS' SEEDS High Grade Stocks for the Commercial Florists' I'se ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS— Mass. greenhouse grown: I.IHIO seeds $3.00 5.000 seeds 14 00 10,000 seeds 25.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENOEBI: 1.000 seeds $1.15 5.000 seeds 5.OO .*GER.VTUM. Blue I>warf Imperial. White Dwarf Imperial. Blue Dwarf Little I)or- rit. tr. pkt.. 2.5c.; ':, oz., 50c.; 1 oz.. $1.00. Little Blue Star, tr. pkt., 50c. Blue Per- fection, tr. pkt., 30c.; % oz., 75c.: 1 oz., $1.50. charges are made against us we will add Al.YSSUM. Little Dorritt. best dwarf va- riety for baskets and bedding, tr pkt .Wc. ; 1 oz., $1.00. Little Gem, tr. pkt'! 2^)c.; 1 oz., 50c.: 'A 11... $1.50. Saxatllo Compiictum (yellow), tr. pkt., 35c.; 1 oz. $l..iO. ASTERS, ask for our I^ist and Prices. New seed carefully selnled of the best iniirUel Mirielies. BEt.ONIA. Erfordal, Luminosa, Prima Donna. Semperflorenn (white), tr. pkt. 5(lc. ; oz., $].(«i Vernon, tr. pkt.. 20c • oz., 50c. CALENDULiV. Orange King, greenhouse selected seed of a wonderful strain, Vi "Z 50e. ; oz., $1.50. I.emon Queen, best light yellow, % oz., .50c. ; oz., $1.50. CANDYTUFT, tiiant White Perfection, tr. pkt., 35c.; oz., $1.00. Pure White Giant Ilyaclnlh-flowered, '/, oz., 25c.; oz., $1.00; ■4 lb., $1.50. Purple, light pink, rose pink or tinest mixed. Vt oz., 25e. ; oz.. 75c. CENTAUREA IMPERI.VLIS. White, lilac rose pink and purple, tr. pkt., 25c. ; oz., $1.50. Candidissima, tr. pkt., 50c.; oz., $2.50. Gymnocarpa, tr. pkt., 25c.; 02., $1.00. Double, true deep blue (Bachelor's Button), tr. pkt., 50c.; oz., $1.25. COBEA SCANDENS. Purple and white, tr. pkt., 25c.; oz., 80c. COSMOS. Special strain of New England selected seed. Mammoth, shell pink Lady I>enox. pure white. Crimson, tr. pkt., 25c. ; oz., SOc. DELPHINIUM. Totty's selected Hy- brids, a truly wonderful collection. V4 oz.. $2.00; 1;, oz., $3.50; oz., $6.00. Formosum. ilark blue, Belladonna, tur- quoise blue, tr. pkt., 30c.; oz., $1.00. DRACAENA INDIVISA. % oz., 25c.; oz., 75e. GAILLARDI.4 (annual), tr. pkt.. 20c.; oz.. 75c. I-OBELIA, Crystal Palace Compacta (dark blue dwarf), tr. ukt.. 35c. LUPINI'S (annuall. blue scarlet, yellow and blue, finest mixed, tr. pkt., 25c.; oz , 75c. MARIGOLD. Little Brownie, dwarf. Quil- led Orange, tall. 14 oz.. 25c.; oz., 75c. PHLOX. Drummondi Grandiflora, pure white, scarlet, blood red, pink, yellow, tr. pkt., 30c.; \!. oz., $1.00; oz., $2!00. .SALPIGLOSSIS, valuable summer cut flower; violet, dark scarlet, purple, brown with gold, yellow, light blue with gold, finest mixed, tr. pkt., 50c.; '/, oz., $1.00. SALVI.A. .America, tr. pkt.. 50c. ; Vt OZ., 1.50; oz., $5.00. Splendens, tr. pkt., 30c.; Vi oz., SOc, Bonfire (Clara Redman) tr. pkt., 40c. ; H oz . $1.50. Zurich, tr. pkt., 75c. ; y, oz., $2.00. SCABIOSA. White, daybreak pink yellow, red. King of the Blacks, violet, tr. pkt., ■ '•Oc. ; 1/, oz., 75c. SCHIZANTHUS, WISETONENSI8, Shades of brown, tr. pkt.. 50c. SNAPDRAGON, greenhouse varieties: Keystone. Rainsburg's and Buxton's Sliver Pink, tr. pkt., $1.00. Nelrose, Phelps White and Yellow. Knchantress, tr. pkt, 50c. Half Dwarf Varieties, best for bed- ding and summer cut-flower pur- poses—white, golden yellow, rose pink, carmine, tr. pkt., 35c.; % oz., 00c. STOCKS, large flowered Ten Weeks dwarf, blood red. rose, yellow, dark blue, white, mixed, tr. pkt., 50c. ; 14 oz.. $2.00. Beauty of Nice, flesh pink, rose, white and laven- der, tr. pkt., 75c.; Vi oz., $1.50; oz., $5.00. VERBEN.V. Boston Mammoth strain, blue, pink, scarlet, white and mixed, tr. pkt., 30c.; Vi oz.. 65c.; V2 oz., $1.00. them at cost. L. J. REUTER CO. Plant Brokers Short P. O. Address: L. J. Reuter Co., Boston 72, Mass 15 Cedar St., WATERTOWN STA. BOSTON, MASS. HORTICULTURE VoL XXXI FEBRUARY 21, 1920 No. 8 THE TALK OF THE TRADE The greenhouse trade in general has been going through severe trials and this is particularly true of those grow- ers who do a stiipping trade in the plant line: for instance, those who turn out large quantities of rooted cuttings and small plant stock of the various lines that are marketable and in demand at this time. Embargoes of all descriptions are placed, ship- ments are frozen, and the express com- panies do very little to make good, and then one storm after another has come along causing heavy losses, particularly the last one. I wonder how many florists who are buying stock realize these difficulties and are as considerate as they should be? Those who are shipping stock for themselves I am sure understand very well and are reasonably patient, but I say to you florists who have not had some of these hard experiences that you should be patient and have as much consideration as is i)ossible. I have just received a few words from a friend who is in the cutting line and he writes under date of February 13, as follows: "We are snowed in here since Feb- ruary 4, no trains, no cars and no mail until yesterday and that only letter mail by sled. Crust on snow makes it Impossible to run snow plow. Can fill no orders till we get dug out. Have cuttings ready, but dare not pack until we see clear track to ship. Snowing again today like fury, may be another big one — if so. Lord help us." This is just one example of what many are up against Among the losses occasioned through the last storm, we learn of Mr. Everett E. Cummings of Woburn, Mass. One of his houses of modern construction and apparently in first-class condition caved in, resulting in the loss of an excellent crop of sweet peas just coming in with fine stems and good quality in every way. His loss is esti- mated to be around $10,000. Then we hear of the Florex Gardens of North Wales, Pa., where the largest individ- ual houses in the world are located. A part of one of these large houses was crushed in and their loss is estimated at close to $25,000. It was also r»- ported that at the Duckham-l'ierson place in Madison, N. J., about li»0 run- ning feet of a large house was dam- aged, which will also run into a heavy loss, and besides these there are any number of places losing all the way from one or two boxes of glass to twenty-five and thirty boxes, to say nothing of the loss of crops attendant. 1 know of one grower who had a fine lot of geranium cuttings just ready for market. We all know how scarce geranium stock is. It will bring almost any price, and regardless of price there isn't more than half enough to supply the demand. This grower lost a big block of cuttings, and besides being unable to fill his orders, is short of stock for himself. To top it all, a lot of our good friends are going along in a sort of hand-to-mouth way as regards coal. All of these expenses and risks which turn out so disastrously during th6se severe spells must be carried in mind by those who are advertising cut flow- ers and finished plants to the retail trade, and it is their duty to do their pari towards educating the public into paying a fair price for florists' stock of all kinds. I have just heard that A. M. Camp- bell of Philadelphia is going to In- crease his planting of I^addie carna- tions the coming season. lie is one of the largest growers of this variety in the country at this time, and he certainly must have faith in it or he would not be increasing for the com- ing year. Mr. Campbell showed Lad- die in excellent shape at the Chicago meeting of the American Carnation Society, and he is without any doubt an expert grower. The blooms tliat he exhibited ranked well up with the winners. They couldn't all get first prize, but the least we can say is that they were all good. The vases shown by Goddard, Strout, Campbell and those coming from the Joseph HUl range were each and every one Al in every respect. A Good Type of Geranillin 1 k; HORTICULTURE February 21, 1920 Growers of (.iodfrey calla will be In- terested to know of the success Mr. James Wheeler of Natick has made In handling this calla in a slightly dif- ferent way than is common. Instead of growing them in pots, he has planted them right Into the soil on the ground, and contrary to predictions by some who have had good experience in growing callas, he has succeeded in getting excellent production and blooms of remarkable size, especially for the Godfrey calla. CORN BORER QUARANTINE. Massachusetts Horticultural Interests Vote to Send a Delegation to Washington. A largely attended meeting called by Chairman Farquhar of the Legislative Committee of the New England Nurs- erymen's Association was held at the State House on Wednesday, Feb. 18th, for the purpose of considering the quarantine which the Federal Horti- cultural Board proposes to put upon all the New England States, New York and Pennsylvania on account of the European Corn Borer. Dr. Gilbert, Commissioner of Agri- culture, presided, and Mr. Farquhar urged that the Commissioner be sent to Washington to act for the State. It was finally decided, however, to send a delegation consisting of Commissioner Gilbert, Mr. Farquhar and President Adams of the New England Nursery- men's Association, Mr. Moore and Mr. Wyman of the Market Gardeners' As- sociation, Mr. Thomas Roland and Mr. "W. H. Elliott and Mr. McCarthy, flor- ists, and W. N. Craig, secretary of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club repre- senting the growers, to attend the hearing to be given Tuesday, Feb. 24th, by the Federal Horticultural Board on that date. At the sugges- tion of Mr. Thommen it was also voted to notify all the difterent horticul- tural societies so that they might also send delegations if they so chose. Pres. J. Edward Moon of the Ameri- can Association of Nurserymen was present and made a rousing speech in which he said that the hearing should be subject to the rules and regulations formulated to control such hearings, but about which little or nothing has been heard. He also called attention to the fact that the call for the hearing was not signed as it should have been. He then read from a report of the P. H. B. dated Oct. 19, 1919, in which it ■was stated that the European Corn Borer was a single brooded insect out- side of the Atlantic Coast, and as such was not a very dangerous pest. He wondered why the Board had changed its opinion in this short time. Mr. .\loun urged that the local interests should not be stampeded, and should use good judgment at the hearing so as not to invite unnecessary antagon- ism. He said that Mr. John Watson, Secretary of the American Association of Nurserymen, would be present at the hearing. Mr. Farquhar in his talk briefly re- viewed the general situation and spoke of the great loss from the necessity of having plants imported by permission of the Federal Horticultural Board first sent to Washington. He said that Mr. Albert Burrage of Beverly recently im- ported a large number of very valu- able orchids, bringing them in by way of San Francisco. He was ordered to have them first sent to Washington, and chose the Southern route to avoid danger of freezing. When the plants reached Washington, however, they were allowed to freeze there, and so were utterly ruined. He urged exami- nation at the port entry and said that Chairman Marlatt of the F. H. B. had admitted the inadvisability of this plan and said to him recently that he pro- posed to ask Congress for $100,000 to be used for this purpose. Comm. Gilbert stated that he would immediately get in touch with the other states interested so that a co- ordinated effort to prevent the quaran- tine might be made. The desire is to have the affected states themselves deal with the situation. Mr. Farquhar pointed out that with the Horticultural Board in charge, not only might the eight states mentioned be quarantined as a whole, but that also one state might be quarantined against another and one section of a state against an- other section, which would make an ex- tremely difficult situation. MOON AND BARRON SPEAK. Talk to American Society of Land- scape Architects at a Meeting In Boston. J. Edward .Moon, president of the -American Association of Nurserymen, and Leonard Barron, Editor of the Garden Magcizine, were the two speak- ers at a meeting of the American So- ciety of Landscape Architects held at the St. Botolph Club, Boston, on Tues- day night. The attendance was large and much interest was shown in the remarks of Mr. Moon in regard to Quarantine 37 and other quarantine measures which are interfering greatly with the development of the landscape business. Mr. Moon had much to say about the efforts which are being made to secure a modification of these dras- tic measures. He also spoke about the necessity of devising some means of obtaining protection for plant novel- ties, anotlier matter in which the land- scape architects were much interested. Mr. Barron talked about the garden magazines and the difterent trade pa- pers, their relation to the horticultural interests of the country and the ne- cessity of giving them adequate sup- port. He had with him several differ- ent publications by which to prove that in the horticultural trade less support is given the trade papers than in cer- tain other lines of industry. DAHLIA AND GLADIOLUS GROWERS. They are to Hold an important Meet- ing in Boston February 28. A call has been sent out for a very important meeting of all the dahlia and gladiolus growers in New Eng- land. This meeting is to be held in Room 136, State House, Boston, at 10 o'clock, Saturday morning, Febru- arj- 28. The meeting is called especially to consider the Illinois Quarantine which is working a great injustice upon the growers of New England. Mr. J. K. Alexander of East Bridgewater, and Mr. B. Hammond Tracy of Wenham, say that they are constantly receiv- ing orders for shipments of bulbs to Illinois, but are debarred from send- ing them. This is largely the retail trade, the result of advertising in the magazines. Apparently the people of the State of Illinois have not yet awakened to the fact that it is im- possible for them to buy dahlia and gladiolus bulbs from outside sources. ANOTHER GREENHOUSE COL- LAPSES. According to a newspaper report one of the Jones Bros. Greenhouses at Wappinger Falls, N. Y., collapsed under Uie heavy snow, causing the firm quite a heavy loss. Only a por- tion of the house gave way, but this destroyed a number of growing plants and the loss will probably reach a con- siderable amount. The other part of the house was hastily braced up and care was taken so that the other houses would not be similarly af- fected. NEW ENGLAND. J. Edward Moon, president of the American Nurserymen's Association, was in Boston a part of two days the past week. He stated that Mrs. Moon was quite ill, for which reason he was eager to get back home. Washington P. Gaw of the Elwell Conservatories at Kennebunk, Me., has been confined to the house by illness. February 21, 1920 HORTICULTUKK 147 Little Talks on Advertising "There is no case on record of a mer- chant who has tried advertising, tried It right, and then quit." This statement was made by Salem X. Basliin, an advertising manager at a recent convention in West Virginia. "Many merchants have tried adver- tising and quit in disgust. They found that it did not pay. Such an experi- ence may be lil{ened to the experience of the anaemic young man who was counseled by liis doctor to leave the city and Inhale the Invigorating crisp air of the mountains. The young man went to the mountains and, noticing no change in his condition after the first day, returned to the city, satisfied that he had given the doctor's suggestion a fair trial, and that it had failed. "Advertising does not pay unless it is advertising in the fullest sense of the word. "Do not think of your occasional ad- vertising, disconnected, unrelated, as 100 per cent, advertising. "Your advertising must function just aa regularly and just as systematically as the opening and closing of your store, with as much attention to the details aa you lavish on your windows. "Do you think you could do much business if your windows were attract- ively displayed and made an appeal about one day out of seven, or about one day every two weeks? "Do you think that your valuable window space, a reason for your high rent, could show a return commen- surate with its cost If the windows were not used consistently and effi- ciently? "Do not play with advertising, and do not let advertising attack you for an expenditure at odd and uncertain intervals. Employ advertising as you employ a salesman in your store, and keep it busy. Know what your adver- tising for the year will cost you, and know that far from saving, you are losing money when you conserve a dol- lar of that appropriation." luucli tliought. At ijiH' .■^iiU' wa.s an out- line view of tlio famous tower of the Park Street Church, with the flower store at its base. On the opposite side of the three column space was a repro- duction of an old fashioned bouquet with an arrow through the center. This was the bouquet which the firm featured for the occasion, and being quite different from most of the flor- ists' offerings, it was received with much favor. llougliton-Gorney, Thomas F. Gal- vin, and Penn were the only Boston florists to make any special Valentine Day display. Penn, as usual, had quite an elaborate advertisement, while that of Mr. Galvin was much more re- strained, simply featuring the name and carrying the word "Flowers" in large type. MODERN SALESMANSHIP. At the Convention of the Tennessee Florist Association, at Knoxville, Mrs. Edith Goetz, of Joys, the Florist, in Chattanooga, had the following to say on Modern Salesmanship: My subject, "Modern Salesmanship" is a much abused one. Will do what I can to give you my idea of it. To be "modern" the first essential is an attractively arranged store. Of course, it is impossible to keep the work room of your shop clean, but the front should always be neat and at- tractively arranged. The ice boxes should be filled with good stock (If it can be obtained) each vase plainly marked. These essentials must be cared for before salesmanship successfully be- gins. BOUVARDIA Tli^re Ih alwayt* a Hliortare In BOUVARDIAS WIIV NOT OUUKK NOW Slni,-I« Wliilr iilnKle I'iok Blnslo Kril 100 IIKXI 2 Inch pom »1.50 W.->.00 aVj Inch pots 8.00 lO.OlJ .\prll Delivery C. U. LIGGIT 303 Bulletin Bids. rtiUailelphla. I'a. Your customer should be greeted with a smile or "Good morning." If you are busy when they enter, their presence should be acknowledged with a nod and the information that you will wait on them as soon as possible. Fifty per cent, of your sales can be made without showing any stock or photography. A suggestion is what most customers want and if you can show a knowledge of your stock and an interest in your customer, your sale is easily made. The order should be plainly copied and if the item is charged address and all other information should be plainly shown on the ticket. The customer should always be asked "If they wish to pay" for the purchase. Many charges could be avoided if this question were asked. Modern Salesmanship goes further than a sale or copying of the order — the package should be neatly packed and attractively tied and delivered in the same condition. No sale is complete until the flowers are received and the recipient is pleased. Thank your customer, ask If there is anything else they need and request that they call again. Houghton-Gorney, of Boston, put out a very unique St. Valentine's Day advertisement, and one which showed THE ST. MARTIN The Finest All-around Strawberry That Grows Color — Rich, deep red Size — Sixteen berries to a quart jar Flavor — Unsurpassed Long season, good canner, perfect blossoms and strong runners. Awarded the silver medal of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society PRICE $10.00 PER DOZEN LOUIS GRATON Originator and Sole Owner 309 Bedford Street WHITMAN, MASS. 148 HORTICULTURE February 21, 1920 HORTICULTURE BstebUihed by WiUlam J. Stewart In 1904 Vol. XXXI February 21, 1920 No. 8 PXJBUSHBD WEEKI/T BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING COMPANY T8 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. EDWARD I. FARRINGTON, Editor. Telephone Fort Hill S694 ADVERTISING RATES: Per Inrfi, 80 Inches to pace $1.M Dltoennt on Contracts for consecntlTe Insertions, m follows: One month (4 times), 5 per cent.; three months (IS times), 10 per eent. ; six months (26 times), ZO per cent.; one year (S3 times), SO per eent. Tage and half page space, not consecntlTe, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: On« Tear, in advance, {1.00; To Forelen Countries, $2.00; To Canada, $1.S0. Bntered as Becond-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congresg of March 3, 1897. It seems to us that Frank R. Pierson, of Bugs or Tarrytown, went straight to the nub of the Tariff? matter at the hearing given the orchid grow- ers by the Federal Horticultural Board at Washington, when he said: "This is not a tariff discussion." Mr. Pierson went on to say that the real question and the only question with which the board had a right to con- cern itself, was whether it was safe to import orchids. He further called attention of the board to the statement of the Secretary of Agriculture in connection with such quarantines that the burden of proof was on the govern- ment. He advised the board to keep this fact in mind. Mr. Pierson's attitude was thoroughly justified, be- cause the discussion at the hearing had been largely on the question of the ability of American growers to raise orchids. Now this is, or should be, entirely beside the question at issue. It is a curious fact, however, that the Horticultural Board seems to consider the insect situation as only one feature of their deliberations. In his opening remarks, Chairman Marlatt went so far as to say that as- surances had been received by the board that the quar- antine as it now stands had given the orchid producers the protection that they long needed. He predicted that in a few years there would be sufficient home grown or- chids to satisfy all reasonable needs in this country. He then made the bald statement that the question now is, "Can the orchid business in this country take care of It- self with such importations as are permitted?" It seems to us that in taking such a position Dr. Marlatte has arrogated unto his board such powers as were never before given to a similar department, and which were never intended to be given his board under the terms of the act creating it. If the Horticultural Board should concern itself simply with the exclusion of plants which in its belief threaten the horticultural inter- ests of this country, there would be no particular grounds for criticism. When, however, it sets itself up as a tariff board and virtually undertakes to determine what plants shall or shall not be grown in the United States, it is taking authority which belongs to Congress alone. This curious and wholly unwarranted attitude of the board is a perfectly just cause for complaint, whether one believes that certain quarantine regulations are required or not. It is one thing to have a difference of opinion upon this point, and quite another thing to find the ques- tion resolving itself into a discussion of how best to pro- tect American nurserymen and plant growers from for- eign competition. It the whole matter should be put before Congress on this basis, we feel sure that Congress- men would soon put an end to any practice by which a simple bureau takes to itself a purely legislative function. Mr. Wilson's View Dear Sir: My mail brings a copy of a "Notice of Public Hearing to Consider the Advisability of Quarantining Asia, Japan, Philippine Islands, and Oceania on Account of Dangerous Plant Diseases and Insect Pests." Here is a cool announcement of a proposal to quaran- tine half the world and the half of the world to which our gardens and greenhouses are most indebted for their most valuable plants, and, moreover, the half of the world to which we may look for a continued increase to our collections. In view of Quarantine No. 37, now in opera- tion, one may ask: "Will raising the fence a little higher make any difference?" The object supposed to be obtained by these quaran- tine acts is the exclusion of pests dangerous to vegetable growth of all kinds. This object is impossible of accom- plishment in its entirety since such pests as are of a bac- terial nature and others of fungoid origin may be dissemi- nated by air currents even as was the germ of the recent influenza epidemic. Those of insect character can travel on material other than living plants. Witness the corn-borer now alarming New England farmers and the wood-borer found in American packing cases and about which Aus- tralia is just now agitated. The logical end of all such leg- islation is to cut off all international trade and intercourse. These quarantine acts will not effectively keep out dis- ease. They will accomplish no more in that direction than proper inspection at ports of import would do and have done in the past. Panics are everywhere contagious. The effect of the actions of the Federal Horticultural Board is seen in re- cent hysterical legislation in Illinois. It view of this and what it threatened in New Jersey, it behooves all those interested in horticulture, both trade and amateur alike, to pause a moment and consider the logical out- come. Following the lead of the F. H. B. state will quar- antine against state, then country against country until finally it will be impossible to move a plant from one's garden to that of a neighbor. The trade has the choice of two things, either to resist this pernicious legislation with all its might or wind up business while the winding up is possible. The cry of quarantine measures assisting nurserymen and florists is mere camouflage. The bank- ruptcy court is where it leads to and, worse than this, it means not only the bankruptcy of the horticultural trade but the bankruptcy of garden art in America. The same mail brought a notice that the House had appropriated $239,000 for free seeds. Here's the secret of much legislation. Politics, pure and simple. The far- mers' vote is necessary to the politician. Maybe the only way of injecting reasonable commonsense into the pow- ers that be is by bringing them to an appreciation of the value of the votes held by those who love flowers and gardens and cater to their needs. E. H. WILSON. Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University, Jamaica Plain, Mass. February 21, 192(1 HORTICULTUKE 149 A Giant Everbearing Quality Fmit which the U. S. Dept. of Verioultnre (^ states, "should be tried in gardens in all parts of the country." La France King of Raspberries (Everbearing) Raspberries from early July to November! From your own garden to your own table! La France Everbearing Raspberry is Scheepers' latest introduction to the world of horticulture. Immense clusters! Giant berries— twice the size of the ordinary varieties! Firm, luscious fruit; deep-colored, wonderfully rich- flavored! And few seeds! Tested and Proved for Three Years Continuous Crop — Easily Propagated La France Bverbeariug is a re- markable plant. Ita hardiness anil habits — its proliBc bearing qualities, and its ease of prop- agation—make it a horticultural phenomenon. Planted early in the spring, it loses no time get- ting started. Begins bearing as early as the first week of July (the first season!) and "never lets up"— keeps right on with break after break, cluster-laden shoots, until all vegetation is completely frost-checked for the season. Even then its remark- able nature continues in evi- dence; La Prance has demon- strated Us hardiness by sur- viving temperatures as low as 30° below zero. La France Everbearing Rasp- berry propagates freely and very rapidly. A dozen plants will produce a good-sized berry patch in an incredibly short time. Its rapid growth, its hardihood to withstand extreme cold, its immunity from fungus and in- sect diseases, its remarkable all- season production of fruit, make La France Everbearing by all odds the raspberry for home gardener, fruit grower or farmer. Now^'s the time to order Supply is very limited Plant La France early this spring and have berries the first days of July ! But order now. Twelve plants — a reasonable first plant- ing— delivered to your »pb I>«ItT«*y DARDS FLOWER SERVICE ha* spelt GUARANTEED SATISFACTION for nearly FIFTY TEIABS. KegDlar European sailings now establtsbed. Let na fill your orders for Steamer Flower Basket*, Corgases and Artlstie Boxes of Out Flowers. DARDS, Inc., Florist, 341 Madison Ave., New York S.A.ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service means fresh, sturdy Mock and prompt dellrerieg In BUFFALO, LOCKPORT, NIAGARA FA1X8 and WESTERN NEW YORK, Uember Florists' Telegraph DeliTery HESS & SWOBODA FI^ORISTS *«ls*kMMa IMl BB« I.UM 1416 Farnum St. • IVIi IMl THE KNOBLE BROTHERS CO. Flotttur* and Nartery Productt MMsbsr Flarists' Telerravh DsUrsay We are well equipped to handle your orders. UM W. MUt Mtm* GUiTBI^AXD, •. TRE SMITH & FEHERS GO 735 Euclid Av«nw« CLEVELAND, OHIO Flewers of Every Kind in Scmob PHILADELPHIA CNAS. H. QRAKBLOW E^ Evtrything in Ftowert Broad Street aA Cumberlanid ^ Pai1( Floral Co. B. E. OILLIft, PrMldent. E. P. NEIMAN, t*«r*tary. ItsMtsr anwtatr T«l— I— h »«>*Mr COLORADO IN THE National Capitol hk ynnr serrtoe to deilTer FIvwera or Deslsns on Order by Teto- rrapb or otherwiee. Prompt Reliable Serrloe. GEORGE H. COOKE OoniMeMflrnt At«. and Tt St. WABHINerOK, D .0. JOHN BREITMEYER'S —SONS— Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs - , . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and rood seotlons of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Aasoolatlon. cornflowers if you want good spring plants. Sow the seed rather thickly and then transi)lant to small pots. It Is time to make the first planting of the large bulb gladioli. Naturally you will use the kinds which have proved popular in the past few years, for example, America, Prenchleyensis, Mrs. Francis King, Halley, Augusta, and Mrs. Prank Pendleton. To be sure, the bulbs are very much higher than in past years, but there is every rea- son to believe that the flowers will sell readily at the increased price which will have to be charged for them. By planting now in benches you can have a crop Memorial Day, and need not worry about any that are left over after that occasion. It takes some skill, though, to time the opening of gladioli. Climatic conditions may disarrange the best laid plans. Use old manure it you like in planting glads, but not fresh manure. Instead of the latter it is better to use pulverized sheep ma- nure and bone meal. Fifty-five degrees is about the right night temperature. You must make plantings of sweet peas within the next two weeks If you want them for Memorial Day. Ex- perience seems to show that the best way to grow peas is in a solid bed, and of course a house must be used in which there is ample head room. Oftentimes sweet peas may be used in the center of a house without interfer- ing greatly with other crops. There are some grow.ers who still have their sweet peas on benches, but it is very hard to get a good crop In this way. Don't bother with too many kinds, es- Schling Service Nothing Better 78S Fifth Avenne, New York City "Says It With Flowert" CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your ordera Members oj F, T. D. Association. DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country \a New York City Write or Telecraph 218»-2141 Broadway, New Yoifc Telephone U62-1A5S Colnmbas KOHMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., Ne\r York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Marray Hill 7SS Ont-ef-town Orders Solicited. LoeaUaa Oantral. Peraonal AttentloB. Member F. T. D. Aaso. G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Muiber Florists' TiteErapb DelivnY Assi. When Writing to Advertisers Please iVIention HORTICULTURE THE J. M. QAS8ER COMPANY, CLEYELMD Euclid A« The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mall or telegraph order f«r any occasion, in any part of the Domlalva. JOHN H. DUN LOP 8-10 West Adelaide St. - TOBOMTO, OXT. Whtn writing to advntiun kindly mention HORTICULTURE 152 HORTICULTURE February 21, 1920 ICHELL'S FLOWER SEEDS ASPARAGUS PLUMOSIS NANl'S We Are Ueadquart'ers for Northern GreenliQuse-Grown Seed 1000 seeds $3.50 | 10,000 seeds. .$30.00 5000 seeds 16.25 ] 25,000 seeds., 68.75 l^VTHHOrSE GROWN SEED 1,000 Seeds $2.00 .n.WK) Seeds 9.75 lll.lKHl Seeds 18.50 I'.'i.iKKi Seeds 43.75 ASTER, QUEEN OF THE MARKET Tr. pbt. Oz. Wbite $0.25 $1.00 Rose Pink 25 1.00 Blush Pink 25 1.00 Dark Blue 25 1.00 Light Blue 25 1.00 Crimson 25 1.00 Mixed 20 .75 ASTER, CREGO White $0.40 $2.00 Shell Pink 40 2.00 Rose Pink 40 2.00 Purple 40 2.00 Lavender 40 2,00 Mixed 30 1.50 ASTER, EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING Lavender $0.40 $2.25 Purple 40 2.25 Rose Pink 40 2.25 Shell Pink 40 2,25 White 40 2.25 Mixed 40 2.00 ASTER, MICHELL'S IMPROVED SEMPLE'S BRANCHING White $0.30 $1.50 Shell Pink 30 1.50 Rose Pink 30 1.50 Lavender 30 1.50 Purple 30 1.50 Crimson 30 1.50 Mixed 30 1.50 Also .411 Other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies, Send for Our Wholesale Price List if you do not receive a copy. HENRY F. MIGHELL GO. 518 Market St., Philadelphia W. E. IMARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 166 W. aSNl St.. NEW YORK Bolgiano's "Big Crop" Seeds "TESTED AND TRUSTED" OVER A CENTURY Special Price List to Florists and Uarket Gardeners. Write for a copy at onc« — it wiU save you nsoney, J. BOLCIANO & SON BALTIMORE, MARYLAND ^MPP & WALUR CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE Get Ahead Sow Now For Next Christmas PRIMULA CHINENSIS Per 250 Seeds Farquliar's Giant Pink $2.00 Farquhar's Giant Salmon 2.00 Farquhar's Ruby Queen 1.75 Farquhar's Giant Bed 1.75 Per 250 Seeds Farnhqar's Olant Duchess (White with pink zone, primrose eye) $1.75 Farqnhar'B Giant White 2.00 Sow Now For Strong Spring Plants ANTIRRHINUM Giant Rose Pinli % oz.. Giant White Vt oz„ ,00 .60 Giant YeUow H 02., .60 Giant Scarlet % OZ., .40 CARNATION MARGUiailTE. Farquhar's New Giant Mixed, 1/16 oz., $1.25; % oz., $2.00 LOBELIA. Farquhar's Dark Blue, Dwarf % oz., $0.85; Vt oz., $1.50 PETUNIA. Farquliar's Ruffled Giants Mixed 1/16 oz., $4.00 SALVIA SPLENDENS BONFIRE Vt OZ., $1.00 ; OZ., $3.75 SALVIA SPLENDENS COMPACTA Vi oz., $1.00 ; OZ., $3.50 SALVIA SPLENDENS Vi oz., $0.75; oz., $2.25 SALVIA ZURICH Vi oz., $1.50 VERBENA. Farquhar's Giant Blue, Pink, Scarlet, White, % oz., $0.35; Vi oz., $0,60; oz., $2,00 VERBENA. Farquhar's Mammoth Hybrids Mixed, % oz., $0.35; Vi oz., $0.60; oz., $2.00 VLNCA. Bright Rose, White with rose eye. Pure White % oz., $0.50 ; oz., $1.75 R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY BOSTON, MASS. ivecially if you are restricted for space. In fact, you can ooniine yourself to l>ink and white and satisfy most of your customers. It will save labor it you have your wires up before you put in the seed and if you have had any experience with sweet peas you will know that rather thin sowing is pref- erable. EDWARD W, HABERMEHL, Edward \V. Habermehl, junior mem- ber of the firm of J. J. Habermehl's Sons, died on the 11th inst of pneumo- nia, after a short Illness. With his brother, John he took an active inter- est in the business founded by their father and from boyhood to the time of his death gave it his whole time and attention. The firm were growers at first and retailed their own plants and flowers, their stand at 22nd and Dia- mond St., Philadelphia being in the early days on the outskirts of the city; but of late years they branched out and became leaders in the retail cen- ter, with stores at the Bellevue- Stratford, the Ritz-Carlton, etc., draw- ing their supplies from near and far and using their own range of glass mostly for conservatory purposes. Both Edward and his brother were tremen- BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are subscribers to the Nnrserymen's Fund for Market DeTelopment, also "Saj It With Flowers" Publicity OampatKn. GARDEN SEED BEBT, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and OARDBN PBA SEED In variety; aiso other Items of the short crop of this past season as well as a fnil line of Garden Seeds, will be Quoted yon upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Dey St . NEW YORK and ORANGE CONN. SEEDS, BULBS. PLANTS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, CORP. «T-«4 Mertk HJwkM BtTM* BOSTON. MAM*. dous workers and their vim and ambi- tion set the pace in the big city and made everybody sit up and take notice. Their efforts have been crowned with great success and the unexpected der mise of Edward leaves a gap in the flower business and in the hearts of his many friends that will be hard to fill. He was about 52 years of age and was bom in Philadelphia. February 21, 1920 HORTICULTURE 153 INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW. Arrangements Practically Completed for the Big Exhibit. At this time, three weeks before the opening of the International Flower Show in the Grand Central Palace, New York, all arrangements are prac- tically completed. The arrangement of the exhibition will show some differences in compari- son with the lay-out of previous shows, but they will be to the advantage of the general display. The rose garden feature promises to be on a larger scale than ever, and the big cut rose display is this year to be doubled. The American Rose Society is taking much interest in the rose displays, which will include the society's annual exhi- bition, and its officers have secured several special prizes for rose exhibits. Rock gardens and border plantings will be featured lavishly, and the bulb Karden display is expected this year to excel any attempt heretofore made in this direction. The trade exhibits bid fair to exceed in number, space occupied, and general interest all previous showings at any similar exhibition. An especial feature in the assemblage of exhibits will be some devoted to the display of garden tractors. In these days of labor short- age tractors adapted to garden use will undoubtedly be objects of interests to all whose garden operations are con- ducted on a liberal scale. Many will miss the handsome display of garden pottery, statuary and furniture which has characterized other exhibitions, but the committee has been unable to secure the feature at this show. Also, probably will be missed the usual ex- tensive exhibit of rustic furniture for gardens and parks exhibit which has always appealed to the public, whose ideas generally connect summer houses and benches with the gardens of their dreams. Seventy-four trade exhibits have had space reserved for them, and this number will very likely be in- creased, but only to the extent of space available. It will seem rather strange that the list of exhibitors does not in- clude any house able to stage an ex- hibit of garden tools, that is, spades, forks, garden baskets, shears, flower cutters, trowels, markers and the hun- WB NOW INTRODUCE Gladiolus "White America" A seedling of "America," having same habit of growth, form of flower and substance. Color — buds flesh-white opening clear white, with a slight mark of blue In throat. THE MOST IMPORTANT NEW VARIETY SINCE "AMERICA." Bulbs — Vi.OO per doz.; $15.00 per 100; $125.00 per lOOO. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. WHOL^SAI^E DB^ARTMENT FLOWERFIEU), I-. I., N. Y. LILY BULBS storage GIGANTEUM, RUBRUM, ALBUM, AURATUM MELPOMENE, LILY OF THE VALLEY Careful storage, prompt express shipment on dates as arranged THESE READY NOW GLADIOLUS, TUBEROSES, CANNAS, CALADIUMS WRITE FOR PRICES VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY 33 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. THIS SEASON'S NEW ROSES PILGRIM CRUSADER PREMIER RUSSELL HADLEY We are receiving dally shipments of these new Roses, In large qoantltle*. and can furnish same on short notice. We have a large stock at all times of choice CARNATIONS, CHBYaANTBCB- MUMS, ORCHIDS, VAXi,EY and AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Tel.. Main 6^6, WELCH BROS. CO. ^^ °=X'5:'o"''lLI™'^ FAMOUS WABAN ROSES Grown and sold exoloslvely by WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES Roses at wholesale; shipped by express anywhere. Kinds: Russell, Hadley, Ophelia, Premier, Thayer, Brilliant, KiUamey, White KiUamey. Contracts given for minimiun deliveries daily or weekly, with protection in Holiday Seasons. WrUe or telephone BOSTON OFFICE, 15 BEACON STREET Mention this Paper HAYMARKET 8W dred and one things adapted to the use of gardeners of both sexes. Among the exhibitors in the trade section not already mentioned in the trade papers are: Stumpp & Walter Co., New York; L. J. Renter Co., Bos- ton, Mass.; Niagara Sprayer Co., Mid- dleport, N. Y.; W. P. Kasting Co., Buffalo. N. Y.; McCallum Co., Pitts- burgh, Pa.; Woman's National Farm and Garden Association; National Farm Equipment Co., New York. The Tea Garden this year will he managed by the Allied Loyalty League, and the ladies who were instrumental in making this feature of the show such a success in past years will again be in charge of it. The garden will be located on the second floor, in much about the same position as formerly. The general price of admission will be $1.00, a price necessitated by the in- creased expense attaching to the show. Trade tickets will be furnished as usual, but the price this year is 40c. '^ach, in lots of 100 or more, 50c. each in lots of less than 100, with the priv- ilege of redemption for unused tickets. John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York. 154 HOETICULTURE February 21, 1920 RAMBLING OBSERVATIONS OF A ROVING GARDENER Perhaps enough attention has al- ready been given to the rose Columbia, but in Horticulture it has been treated mostly from the standpoint of tlie com- mercial grower. Indeed, it is most commonly looked upon as a greenhouse rose. I am interested, for that reason, to find that in the Henry A. Dreer catalogue it is being featured as a garden plant. The statement is made, in fact, that Columbia has proven itself one of the best bedding or garden varieties. Mention is made of its strong, vigorous growth and its free flowering habit, as well as of its pleas- ing color and sweet perfume. I wish I knew for certain that it was entirely hardy in New England, for I expect that question to be asked by many people. With the new honors won by Ciilunibia in the competition at Port- land. Ore., it is likely to be in great demand. I already feel that I shall have to grow it the coming season, as a matter of duty, if for no other reason, for I must needs learn more about its garden qualities. Curious, by the way, how easy we find it to make a duty of things we like to do. have had a hunch that Columbia was to loom big in the eyes of rosarians, lor the new catalogue comes out with a wonderful full page picture of this rose in colors, one of the handsomest things I have seen in this season's catalogues. It would sell the rose even without a description. I do not suppose that there is any- body in the Dreer establishment who poses as a prophet, but it seems as tliough somebody on the staff must I believe that Charles H. Totty is also presenting an excellent plate of this rose, along with many other colored illustrations. Mr. Totty gives some space to the loss occasioned here by Quarantine 37 in the shutting out of the beautiful Irish roses which for- merly were imported. Mr. Totty was American agent for the Dicksons of Belfast, and had introduced some splendid varieties from that source. It is to be hoped that a stock has been accumulated of such fine singles as Ulster Gem and Ulster Volunteer. People seem to be growing more fond of the single roses, which is a good Silver Moon which Mr. Fish says is Entirely Hardy in New England February 21, 1920 HORTICULTURE 155 indication. It is possible to develop them from native sources, too. ROSES THAT ARE HARDY. Dear Sir: — The question as to the hardiness of the climbing rose Silver Moon has been raised. My experience with it has been perfectly satisfactory in every way. Harking back to the hard winter of 1917-18 this rose went through better than some of hardy H. P. roses. All of my F. K. Druschki's were killed, both bush and tree form. In fact all of the standard or tree roses were killed except Tausendschon and Silver Moon. Both of these varieties bloomed the following June. I have had good reports from In- diana, Ohio, Michigan, New York and Maine. The whole trouble seems to hinge on the first winter. If protected then it will take care of itself after, when well established. We are having one of the old fash- ioned winters this year, but I don't think there will be many losses in this section even, if the temperature has been down to 12 below here, as we have two fe«t of snow here to protect the bushes, while the other hard win- ter there was absolutely no snow and the thermometer went to 18 below. Also the past summer was a perfect rose season, no drought at all, and just enough rain all the time to keep them growing and ripening all the way along. Yours truly, A. J. FisK. NEWS NOTES. The following are new members of the Indiana State Florists' Associa- tion: Thos. Affleck, Indianapolis; Norman and Fred Hukreide, Indianap- olis; Frank D. McConnell, Booneville; William Julius, Jeftersonville; Adam Scheidler, Munic; Clarence K. Hirth, Indianapolis. Norman S. Chamberlain, of Howell, Michigan, has carried out a unique plan. Needing water for his four greenhouses he has put up a windmill which is the exact reproduction of the picturesque windmills of Holland. Serious damage was done at the es- tablishment of Carl Jurgens at New port, R. I., during the recent storm, when the heavy snowfall broke down a large rose house in which were many dormant roses that were badly crushed. Donald Fogg, formerly a florist at Portland. Me., died recently at Rut- land, Mass. urpee's Seeds Grow SNOWSTOHM WI Atlee Burpee Co.. Seed Growers Philadelphia W. At lee Burpee Co.. Seed Growers Philadelphia. BURPEE'S ANNUAL FOR 1920 The Leading American Seed Catalog Burpee's Annual gives reliable information about Burpee- Quality seeds. It fully describes the leading varieties of vegetables and flowers and contains over ninety color illus- trations of Burpee specialties. Burpee's Annual will be mailed to you free. Write for your copy today. If you are a Florist ask for a copy of Burpee's Blue List, our Florists' catalog. W. ATLEE BURPEE CO. Seed Growers PHILADELPHIA 156 HORTICULTURE February 21, 1920 FUTTERMAN BROS. Wholesale FlorietB, 102W. 28th St. New York The Right People to Deal with PhOM Watkins 976M59 Consignments BOliclted. HARD TO ANSWER B. A. SNYDER CO. ^J.f."'* Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists Supplies 21-25 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone Fort Hill 1083-1084-1085 William F. Kasting Co. \A/holosailo F-|< 56a.S70 WASHINGTON STREET >rls-fcs BUFFALO, N. Y. Would like to handle consignments from growers of good Snapdragon and novelties. HERMAN WEISS, Wholesale Florist 55 West 26th Street, New York City Boston Floral Supply Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS DEALERS IN Q^^ Flowcrs and Evcrgrcens We manufacture our own Wax FIowcts, Baskets, Wire Frames, and preserve our own Cycas and Foliage right in our own factory. OFFICE, SALESROOMS, SHIPPING DEFT. 15 OTIS STREET UDkcown castomers kindly ^ve reference or cash with order Telephones BIAIN 2S74-S525 96 Arch Street BOSTON, MASS. Roses Carnations Cailas Sweet Peas CHARLES E. MEEHAN WHOLESALE FLORIST 5 S. MOLE STREET PHILADELPHIA,! PA. Plumosa Strings and Bunches Adiantum and a full line of all other Greens New England Florist Supply Co. 276 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Telephones, Fort Hill, 3469 and 3135 Advertise your wants in Horticulture Important Questions Put to Horticul- tural Board by W. A. Manda. Mr. W. A. Manda of South Orange, N. .1., is making a vigorous effort to Iiave the quarantine on orchids modi- fied. He recently sent a carefully pre- pared communication to the Federal Horticultural Board at Washington which embodied some very stiff ques- tions. In part this communication was as follows: Gentlemen: I hereby enter a protest against the exclusion of importation of orchids and trust that your honorable body will take the following into considera- tion and so modify and arrange Quar- antine No. 37 so that we could import orchids from their native habitat which furnishes us what may be called the raw material, fundamentally neces- sary for orchid culture in America. Orchids in cultivation have only the following enemies: 1 — Cattleya Fly which attacks only few and not all of the species of Cat- tleya and does not attack any other orchids and never other plants. 2 — Other insects like spider, thrips, green fly, scales, mealy-bug, snail, cockroaches are common to all green- house plants and is due to lack of cleanliness and proper ventilation and occurs out of doors just as well In the summer months due to unusual climatic conditions, neither being dan- gerous to vegetation and easily eradi- cated. Orchids have only one disease that of Black Spot due to too much moisture in cultivation and this does not exist, only in native state nor does it spread to other plants. Questions. 1— Has there to the knowledge of this honorable board ever been a dan- gerous insect or disease imported with orchids? 2 — Are there any insects or diseases peculiar to orchids that would feed or establish on other plants especially those used in agriculture? 3 — How are orchids more dangerous than banana, timber and such without any Inspection whatsoever? 4 — How is this board going to guard the Frontiers of the United States along either the Mexican or Canadian borders from spread of insects or dis- eases if such should exist in these ad- joining countries? 5 — Are not birds, animals, heavy rainstorms, hurricane winds over which this board cannot assume any control, more liable to bring Insects and diseases into the United States than could be ever done by the most February 21, 1920 HORTICULTURE 157 I BEST IN TH^ WORLD JO^rJ|.C.MEYER|HREADC0; ;,,,,, low rLi,.MiAS#' ; mmwi Meyer (ireen Sniilax Thretid. :^3.00 per |>OUIlt]. (ireen Sllktiline iit $'*.5<) per pound, in CAse lots of 2R, 50 or ItX) putinils. Liberal dlNCOunts in 600 or 1000 pound IntN. ^anipIeH Hent on trial free of t-liarse* Manufactured by the John C. Meyer Thread Co. Dept. WW. LOWELL, MASS. For AD Flowen m Season Call •■ THE LEO NIESSEN CO. 1201 Race SL PluUdelpliia, Pa. EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619-21 Ranstead St., Phllaadphia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Seasonable Varieties of Cut Flowers Wired Toothpicks Mann factored by W. J. COWEE, Berlin N. Y. M,000 f2.S0 60,000 $11.00 Sample frM. For Bale by Dealer* GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St„ Rochester, N. Y. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. Henry M. Robinson Go. 55-57 West 26th Street and 430 Sixth Avenue Telephone: Farragut 13 and 3180 gigantic importation of orchids and in fact all other plants combined. My rea.son.s for asking this change in Quarantine No. 37 are as follows: 1 — Orchids are considered by every- one the super flower. 2 — This exclusion would retard hor- ticulture at least a century. 3 — ^It would deprive the amateur from cultivating and enjoying nature's most beautiful and wonderful flower. 4 — It would be a hardship and loss of business and money to the man In- terested in same commercially. 5 — There is no plant used agricul- turally that belongs to the orchid fam- ily hence impossible contamination es- pecially as none exists in orchids. 6 — Orchids cannot be practically and successfully propagated in cultiva- tion. 7 — For if the stock could be only doubled yearly the quantity imported into England would be sufficient not only early to fill every green house but every field In Great Britain. 8 — If quarantine is not removed the stock of orchids will gradually be re- duced and United States will depend on Canada. Mexico or Cuba for cut orchids. 9 — The admission of orchids will not endanger or nullify the efforts of the horticultural board in safe guard- ing either agricultural or horticultural interests at large. I trust that your honorable body will take the above under due considera- tion, act and decide accordingly. Respectfully yours, W. A. MiVNDA. FEBRUARY. Icicles, a foot and more long, hang from the eaves of the buildings. A dull sky wraps the scene in one monot- ony of gray. When suddenly there is a shift in the wind, the sun breaks up these sombre hues, the sky is a study of lovely shades of gray and gold. The clouds pass away at noon, the sky is all one clear and brilliant blue, giving the long shadows of the trees in exquisite blues and purples on the snow. Reflected back tr.om the white snow is the golden radiance of the western sun. Every month has its special charm, and almost every month has its ap- propriate holiday. Thanksgiving Day, after the harvests have been gathered: Christmas, the midwinter feast of yule log and holly, dating back far beyond our Christian era. With February spring has not come, but there is the promise of it in these long lights and shadows, one feels that the sap will soon begin to start, and the feast of Saint Valentine is here. Hillcre^t, Weston. M. R. Case. H. E. FROMDIT MlnlaMde Commuaon Florirt Choice Cut Flowers New Address, 143 West Mth St., NEW TORS Telephones: 2200, KOI, Hadlsen Sqnare, — WM. P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28tti Stnet, NCW YORK Telephone B336, Farracnt Call and Inspeot the Best F^etabllshinent In the Wholesale Flower District. WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale CommiBHion Dealer In CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 13S WeiBH ?8th Street New York TelegDhaiiiB MM IBM Msdlson aqnare E.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists Please mention Hortiooltnre when wrltlii#, RCED exa««A, Pa. Just Out The Nursery Manual By L. H. Bailey An Indispensable book for every nur- seryman. Complete directions tor prop- agating every kind of nursery stock, with many illustrations. Copies sent from the office of HORTICULTURE upon receipt of price, $2.50. ItiO HORTICULTURE February 21, 1920 LJL.OO-V. A 8lI,riIlK-rlSll 01I--C\KI101.1<' COMIMUNI) The Master Spray of the 20th Century I- p V FOU TlIK CONTUOL OF / OlWPlES TREMP'SIXIPViUUIX ,p„p, .s,^j< JOSK. OYSTKK shell una other Insecticide \ scale inskcts. BT DEALEBS Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON, N. J. )reer'8 Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenbouses Drive CUT ind true, becaase tK>th beveig ate on the same aide. Can't twist and break tbs e'lss io Irivioe. GalvaD- Ized and will not rasu No right* or lefu The Peerless Glazine Point ll patented. NooiherB like it. Order from your deile^ or direct (torn us. lOOO. »€. poiipaid. | Simplei free. BEITK7 A. D&EEB.J 714 Chflitnnt Btreet^S PbUadalphU. ^SSSfli^ Sare your plant* and trees. Jast th« thing for (reenhtnie and •ntdoor an. Destroys Mealy Bug, Br«wa and Whlt« 8cal», Thrlps, Red Spider, Black !■< Green Fly, MItea, Ants, etc., withent Injnry t* planU aad wltkoat eder. Used accerding te dlrectUas, ear staad- ard Insecticide will prereat rarages ea year crops by Insects. Nen-pelseaous and harmless te user aad plant. lyeadlng Seedsaiea aa< Florists have ased It with weaderfal resolts. Destroys Lice la Peoltry Meases, Fleas en Dogs aad all Deaieatle Peta. Excellent as a wask fer dega and etker animals. Relieves Hange. Dilate with water 30 te SO parts. H Pint, 80c.; Pint, SOo-! Qaart, Me. | >/2 Gallon. »I.SO; Gallon. (2.S«; i Gal- lon Can, «10.90; 1* Gallon Can, (2S.00. Direction on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY lift S. 421 W. Liriiftu SI. Ntiain, M. 'BIDOK WBW TOKK 3 Werld's Oldest and Largeal Han» fl ft 2,.5(10 27..iO TERMS: 60 days net, 2% cash 10 days from invoice date, cash with order unless your credit is established with us. Write for prices on HARDY LILY BULBS, DRACAENA CANES. PALM SEEDS, RAFFIA, BAMBOO CANES. Etc. Established 1902. "RELIABILITY" is our motto. We occupy our own build- ing, a city block through, and give prompt, efficient, courteous service. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 CHAMBERS STREET NEW TOBK HORTICULTURE Vol. XXXI FEBRUARY 28, 1920 NEW ROSES FOR 1920 We shall offer for 1 920 the three New Roses: — PILGRIM CRUSADER and MRS. JOHN COOK We want you to know them. May we send you full descriptions? Your re- quest will bring it. No. 9 A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL. CONN. FERNS THE VICTORY FERN (Nephrolepis victoria) We take pleasure in offering this new and valuable variety of Nephrolepis. It is a beautifully crested form of "Teddy, Jr." with fronds frequently subdivided on the ends, making a most unique, distinct, and desirable variety. This fern was AWARDED A BRONZE MEDAL at the S. A. F. Convention at Detroit in August, 1919. The judges of the award reported as follows: "Special stress is laid on the new fern Victory, with a rapid growth and a branching at end of fronds, making it a shapely plant. It should be a commercial success, and we RECOMMEND IT MOST HIGHLY." strong plant*. 2>-.-lncli pols »3.00 per dozen, $20.(h OninKi- xixl Vellnw, In hliort. iiirililiMi ;ili4l Inim. s:i.<'<-ial. \\ ritf us fur quiin- tit> i7|. Iliiz. Hill KMKI B««t«nH *-'"■ ^\<^> *■"■';" ^\<^i-2 .. 5-in. 4.Mi .t.i.lMi .l^.KlHl 8-ln. »;..iO i-u€li „,.,,,,:, 4-in. 3.00 JO.mi I'MI.IHI ..' ' .'.-In. 1..-.0 S.-..IHI Cord.-,.,. ci.mpW,;: 1 glinpe. ready for a shift. 2-in. »2.T."> p-r KHP. .<'.'.->. \"r ICMl. rti.lMl per 1000. COLEUS IlrilliiilK-.v. 3-ln. S.I..VI p.T HMl. GERANIUMS We have about lO.WMi ,■„■ li -■ :ii..| :i i" slncles in a good assort- ment. Ahout .--..nOO 3-in. S. A. Null, :mi.1 ."..(HIO :Mii wlille 2-ln. at JUt.CH) per 10(1. S-in. at 4..".« per 100. Alt.-rnanlher,i»: Al.v-snm, .lonble Giant an.i .IwMrt: I..>belin li ystal P.lKc C.ln Hiirdv EneliHll Ivy: I.«nHimiH. MSS.Tt.n : Heliotrope: Moon»ine»: Vinra v":iri..:.Mt.-.l i-ln. .T.'.l.^ per 100. Si.l.tM) per 1000. Send for Catalogue Cash With Otdni R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND 162 HORTICULTUBE February 28, 192U Henry H. Barrows FERN SPECIALIST Write for Prices. H. H. BARROWS, Whitman, Mas*. CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IVIA.DISOIVI, IM. J. Nephririepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 inch pots, extra heavy, 535. W) per han- dred; 6 inch, $75.00 per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, •""'^^Pi^™'^ ^now Q«j^^r> ^^rtr^^ Awarded Certificate of Merit at 8. A. F. A O. H. New York CoDTentlon. And 100 other notable kinds. Always ask for SWASTIKA BRAND CANNA8. IrfiOWESCO. [311 PENN.,UAA. tgAmt rrl*. ri^ i>K>l>. fViin., TlM-Tm. }ft mrt iw^KrHiri /» tkt Nursrryimin t Fxxd ftr Mm-ktt DtvtU^mnU HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOB OVER HALF A CENTCB1 Sm&ll, mMliam and lar^e sizes supplied Price list now ready The D. Hill Nursery Co. Ererrreen Specialists. lArcest Growers in America BOX 418, DUNDEE, HX. THdMAS J. GREY GOMPAMY SEEDS, BCXBS AND IMPLESrENTS WHOLESAXE AND RETAIL, Reselected Strains in Seeds Improved Styles In Implements Catalogue upon Application 16 So. (Market Street Burpee's Seeds phil>vde:i.phia BLUB UST OF WHOLESALE FRIOHfl HAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOR PROFIT GARDENING FOR WOMEN Twelve Weeks' Conrse (April 6-Jnne 26) in FLORICULTURE, VUGETABLE GAR- DENING, FRUIT GROWING, POULTRY. BEES and allied subjects. Summer Course — August 2-August 28 Write for Circular SCHOOL OF HORTICULTURE Ambler, Pa. (18 miles from Philadelphia) r.iiinbetli I>elEhton Lee. Director S, A. F, & O. H. Department NATIONAL, PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN Letters such as the following are gratefully appreciated by our Public- ity Cammittee: Bloomington, 111.. Februai-y 17, 19l'n. Mr. John Young, Secretary. Dear Sir: Your statement for $50 to cover our 1920 pledge to the Publicity Fund is at hand. We are making our cheque $100, both because we think it is a good Investment and is an expression of our appreciation of the work the Committee is doing for the good of the cause The greatest good will come in a year or two, or three from now, when production more near- ly catches up with the demand. A. Washburx & Sons." A few carping critics have seen fit to question the wisdom of launching our Campaign at the time we did. Re- sults have proved that such launch- ing was the greatest and most benefi- cial move ever made in the history of the florists' trade. To imagine that a continuance of the Campaign because of an apparent shortage of flowers is an unwise step is wrong. What has caused the shortage, if not demand? There are as many growing estaiblish- ments as ever, and, as far as is known, practically everyone is going at full tilt. At any rate there are no more idle than is always the case. Has any particular glut been recorded since the Campaign started? Was not every market bothered with periodical gluts before we became active with our pub- licity movement? The Wkshbunis are right. The greatest good will come later on. Demand will not be allowed to exceed supply for long. Produc- tion is already increasing, and, natu- rally, will continue to increase. We must expect it, and we must prepare for it. In spite of increased labor cost, and advanced cost of materials, have growers ever enjoyed as good returns for their products as they have of late? Yet the growers as a class have not supported our Campaign to the extent expected of them. They evi- dently have not given our movement the serious thought it surely deserves. They have been content to profit through the better movement of their products brought about by the Cam- paign, without contributing to the ex- pense of the work. Surely the sub- scriptions from growers should be on LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS DELPHINIUM NEWPORT ROSE DRACAENA INDIVISA SALVIA ZURICH SMILAX SEEDS GRASS SEED MIXTURES OF ALL KINDS Send For Our Catalogue. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 liarciay Street Tlirough to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY WAIT FOR KELWAY'S WHOLESALE SEED CATALOGUE for 1920 Before placing yoor order. The most favorable prices of the year. If not received wire or write. KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers LANGPORT ENGLAND GIGANTEUM & HARDY LILLIES GLADIOLUS CANNAS AND OTHER SPRING BULBS Write for prices AMERICAN BULB GG. ITS M. Wabash Ave., Chlcsce, III. E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Ave. IKYIHGTOIf, K. ». The Best are the Cheapest OUR TRADE LIST has been mailed and a copy is awaiting request from those not receiving one. We grow nothing but CHRYSANTHEMUMS Our Novelties are worthy of con- sideration and the Standard varie- ties offered are the BEST. Elmer D. Smith & Co. Adrian, Mich. February 28, 1920 HORTICULTURE 163 a par with those from other sections of the trade. The Campaign can be active only so long as those who are to benefit wi'll share in the expense. Subscrip- tions certainly are not coming in as they should, and it is rather unfair that those who last year so generously pledged themselves to meet a goodly portion of the Campaign expense this year should be allowed to finance the movement within a limit necessarily determinei by the fund available. With the great number of florists to share in the benefits it should not be difficult to carry the funds to the amount required by the Committee, $100,000. Is this such a very great sum to raise among 20,000 members of the trade? Assure yourself, Mr. Nonsubscriber that it is not, and send in your cheque for the amount you think right for you to subscribe — or had one not better say invest. John Young, Secy. COMMITTEE ON TARIFF AND LEGISLATION. William F. Gude, chairman of the Committee on Tariff and Legislation, has called a meeting of the Committee to be held at the administration Offices, 1170 Broadway. New York, on Wednesday, March 17th, at 2 P. M. The matter of future action of the Society in regard to Quarantine Order No. 37 will have consideration at this meeting. John Young, Secy. NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW COM- MITTEE. Chairman George Asmus of the Na- tional Flower Show Committee has called a meeting of this committee to be held at the Administration offices 1170 Broadway, New York, on Tuesday March 16th, at 3 P. M. As the business of this meeting is im- portant, a full attendance of the Com- mittee is expected. John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York. ATTENTION ! ! Members of the S. A. F. & O. H. and Affiliated Societies; Are you going to attend the 7th International Flower Show, to be held March 15th to 21st inclusive. Grand Central Palace, New York City? If so, during your stay, make the S. A. F. & O. H. Booth your Headquarters. A. L. MILLER, President, S. A. F. & O. H. Jamaica, N. Y. IBOL-IUIVI THE NEW HYBRID IVI Ibolium Privet Natural Habit (L. Ibota X Ovalfolium) Vow §fnt out tor the first time. Inquire for farther information. One year field grown plants; $5.00 each; Summer rooted, frame grown, $3.00 each; Plants in Htorage for Immediate §hlpment. Tlie Elm City Nureerv Co.» WOODMONT NURSEKIES, INC., New Haven, Conn. Introducers of BOX-BARBERKY, well rooted summer frame cuttings — $65.00 per 1000. Iliulium Privet When Trimmed We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Farm at GrasB Lake, Mich., and our growing stations In every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all In charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds In quantity and of highest quality. Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for future delivery. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynes Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue GARTERS TESTED SEEDS) InCi CemmerceBMK'VIt... Mtu. IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that is well grovm, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES WhoUmaU and Retail NORTH ABINCTON, MASS* New Crop Flower Seed and Bulbs sow NOW Salvia, Petunia, Verbena, SalpiglosBis, Asparagus. Cosmos, Candytuft, Snapdragon, LiObelia, Phlox, S^cabiosa, Gypsophila. BULBS — Gladioli, Cannas, Tuberoses, Caladiums, Dahlias, Anemones, Madeira Vines, Cinnamon Vines. Lilium Auratum, Rubrum, Magnlflcum, per case, $33.00. Lilium Giganteum, 7-9 Case 300, 8-9 Case 250; per case, $50.00, If you have not received our Florist List, a post card will bring It. Fotiler, Fiske, Rawson Co. 12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Square BOSTON, MASS. A. L. Miller Christmas and Easter Pot Plants a specialty Wholesale Only Jamaica, N. Y. WhenwritingtoAdvertisers kindly mention Horticulture 164 HORTICULTURE February 28. 1920 CHRYSANTHEMUMS All Stock Propagated from Plants Absolutely Free from Midge or Any Other Disease fHOICE rOM.MERCI.VL VARIETIES. Koulril cilttines iif list below $o per 1(10; S40 per 1000. BARBARA D.VVIS. Kii'li sliade of reddish bronze .Tmi entirely distinct from any other variety. Has proved a decided ac- quisition eitlier as a cut flower or as a pot plant. In habit of growth it is short-jointed and inclined to be dwarf, but makes good stems from early propagation. The flower is reflexed when fully open and is at its best just before maturing. C. H. TOTTir. Chestnut scarlet; flower large and growth strong. CHADWICK SUPREME. Color similar to Pacific Supreme: re- flexed bloom. A sport of W. H. Chadwick. In bloom from November 20th to December 1st. OOLDEN CHADWICK. When high-class blooms are the object, this variety reigns supreme. Its rich yellow color, combined with the good characteristics of the Chadwicks. places it as one of the best late yellow varieties. GOI/DEX MISTLETOE. Sport of Mistletoe. The parent is our latest flowering variety, coming well into December. It is hall-shaped. An excellent companion for the parent. ITCDI.AN SCMMER. The groundwork is yellow, but into this are blended terra-cotta and salmon shades, with a tinge of bronze. The color of autumn foliage during Indian summer in a measure describes the coloring. It is a sport of Golden Chad- wick, WEHS' I,.\TE PINK. Clear, bright pink in color. W. H. CH.\DWICK. For the markets that want select stock, this variety stands alone. Slightly pinkish when grown cool, it is even more charming than when pure white. WILJJ.AM TURNER. Pure white bloom, incurved and ver.v large. One of the finest of the large-flowered Chrysanthemums and a general favorite. This variety is grown commercially and we have a large stock prepared for the cut flower grower. YELLOW WILLIAM TURNER. The yellow sport sent out by Smith is the variety we offer. It is an excellent variety and will rank as one of the finest for exhibition use. ST.VNDARI) COMMERCI.AL V.VRIETIES. Rooted cuttings of all in the following list .^^..^O per lOO; ¥30 per 1000. WHITE. KARLY. Early Frost, Oconto, Smith's Advance. Polly Rose, Chrvstal Gem. jnoSEASON. Charles Razer. Smith's Imperial. White Chieftain. L.ATE. Lynnwood Hall, Timothy Eaton. December Gem, Ham- burg Late White, Mistletoe, White Seidewitz, White Bon- naffon. YELLOW. EARLY. Golden Glow. Chrysolora, Golden Queen, Marigold, Tints of Gold. Yellow Polly Rose. Robert Halliday. MIDSEASON. Colonel Appleton, Golden Gleam, Mrs. C. C. Poll- worth, Mrs. M. R. Morgan, Richmond (watch this variety, called an early Bonnaffon, perfect form and color and every commercial man should try it^. Tiger, Yellow Razer. LATE. Major Bonnaffon, Y'ellow Eaton, Golden Eagle, W. H. Lincoln. PINK. EARLY. Early Rose. Glory of Pacifli . Mrs. W. T. McNeice, Pacific Supreme. Unaka. MIDSEASON. Chieftain. L.VTE. Dr. Enguehard, Edwin Seidewitz, Maud Dean, Wells' Late Pink, BRONZE. MIDSEA.SON AND LATE VARIETIES. Greystone, Miss Elizabeth Smith, October Herald. BED. H.4RVARD. (Best late commercial red.) Where packing charges are made against us we will add them at cost. L. J. REUTER CO. Short P. O. Address: L. Plant Broker* J. Reuter Co. 15 Cedar St., WATERTOWN STA. BOSTON, MASS. Boston 72, Mass. GENERAL NEWS NOTES. At the recent meeting of the Illinois State Nurserymen's Association the following officers were elected: Presi- dent, A. M. Augustine. Normal; vice- president, George Klehm, Arlington Heights; treasurer, Clyde Leesley. Chicago. The executive committee elected J. A. Young of Aurora as secretary. Albert Kohler of the American Bulb Co., Chicago, has sailed for Holland to purchase bulbs and other supplies. While away he will visit France, Italy and England. The florist business of Max Smith of Portland, Oregon, has been sold to Thomas Luke, who had been associated with Mr. Smith for many years. A new florist's store has been opened at the corner of Laurier Ave. W. and Bank St., Toronto by Ben Everest. Before going over seas he had a busi- ness in, Ottawa. The establishment of Edward Kress, near Baltimore, including six green- houses, has been sold to Peter Fika. Mr. Fika takes possession about the first of March. A. G. Pruisser, of the National Bulb Co.. Benton Harbor, Mich., is making a business trip to Holland and France. James L. Smith, of Toronto, has been appointed secretary and treasurer of the Smith's Falls Horticultural Asso- ciation. Mr. Smith is a well known florist. E. C. Amling, of Chicago, 111., is at the head of a new company with a capital of $50,000.00 which will do a general commission business in Los Angeles.. This will supplement Mr. Amling's big wholesale flower business in Chicago, where he has been well known for the past thirty years. It is understood that he will erect green- houses at Sautelle. Charles A. Schaeffer the florist, 110 East Market street, York, Pa., has pur- chased the property, 124 West Market street, from the Dispatch Publishing company. The building will be re- modelled and the flower store removed from the present address into the new building. According to a newspaper dispatch a musical instrument dealer in an Ore- gon city during a recent rose carnival had a window display which required 16,000 pink roses, which completly covered a grand piano and a piano bench. At the instrument in the midst of the floral profusion was seated a wax figure, representing a child play- ing. Richard Gardiner, of Newport, R. I., has given up his greenhouses and they are being torn down so that the land may be used for building purposes. The Englewood Nursery Co., of Leonia, N. J., is a new corporation. Thos. H. Heminsley, formerly of the Meadowbrook Nursery, is president and general manager. It is said that the nursery will be laid out in such a way as to demonstrate the proper use of shrubs and trees in general planting. C. R. Felton, of Buffalo, has com- pleted the remodeling of one of his stores, making it a very attractive es- tablishment. The Florists' Retail Association, of Buffalo, has elected the following officers: President, W. H. Greiver; secretary-treasurer, B. Stroh; board of directors, W. J. Palmer, S. A. Ander- son, R. Scott, W. Smith, C. R. Felton, J. Kramer and Peter Hoffman. It is understood that F. K. Prouse, of Brampton, Ont., is to engage in the wholesale florists' supply business, with headquarters in Brampton, but with a salesroom in Toronto. R. H. Wilson, of Brooklyn, has ac- quired the flower shop in Hahne & Co.'s department store at Newark, N. J. This does not mean, though, that he will give up his two Brooklyn stores. HORTICULTURE VoL XXXI FEBRUARY 28, 1920 No. 9 THE TALK OF THE TRADE It seems to me that a plan which is being tried out in Canada might well be adopted by different florists' clubs in the states. The florists' organiza- tions in Hamilton and Toronto have made an exchange arrangement by which members from each club visit the other club and give short talks on practical matters. At the last meet- ing of the Toronto Wholesale Florists' Club, for example, Edward Gale of Hamilton, was present and showed his method of making a wreath, all the work being done, from the mossing to the completing of the design. Mr. Gale used roses, sweet peas, freesias and violets, and showed remarkable skill in wiring the flowers and making up the piece. There is much that can be learned by demonstrations of this sort, and I think it would help to increase the attendance at club meetings it a program to include such demonstra- tions could be announced ahead. It seems to me too, that many of the seed houses could save considerable money if they would go over their mailing lists and eliminate duplica- tion. As It is now, many people re- ceive two and sometimes three or four catalogues from the same flrm. With catalogues at the present price, this is an expensive waste. Moreover, the im- pression made upon the recipients of the catalogues is not of the best, for the impression is created that the firm is not very businesslike. Often the mis- take occurs because of slightly differ- ent initials, but few lists are so exten- sive that they could not be revised so as to avoid much wastage. It will be interesting to follow the market for Easter Lilies this year. At the present time there seems to be in sight between 125,000 and 150,000 lilies for the Boston market, and the normal supply for this market has previously been close to 500,000; in other words, we have roughly speaking about one- third the supply of previous years. How this average holds for other mar- kets I am unable to say, but will ven- ture to predict that it is not much different. Now the price of lilies this year will go about three times higher than during normal years. Instead of being around 12c. it will be nearer 35c. The probabilities are that all good stock will sell at wholesale at 35c. per flower or bud; some short stock and the bulk of inferior grades will of course go lower. It is expected that the demand will be sufficient to clean up everything offered at this price. Pot roses for Easter are showing up in fine shape, the supply will be fair and of excellent quality, and this ap- plies also to Hydrangeas. From all in- dications now, the storenian will have a very complete line of pot plants of Al quality and at prices that will per- mit him to clean everything out that is in sight. George H. Peterson of Fairlawn, X. J., a noted rose specialist is re- ported to have purchased a property at St. Petersburg, Fla., and will prob- ably be heard from by and by with things of rosy interest from that earthly winter paradise — where north- em denizens of Uncle Sam's domains hope to spend their days of leisure — ■ when the rush of money making has ceased and the morning dews and rosy fingers of the fairies set them to dreaming of the sunkist sunny south. All indications are that there will be another short crop of geraniums this spring, and it is too bad that this is the case but so many things have combined to cut down the supply that we are sure to fall very short of the demand. The heavy rains and severe weather last fall made it impossible for .the geranium propagator to get any- where near a normal strike. The stock was short to begin with, and the only way I can see out of the matter is for geranium growers to forget the high prices that he can get for plants this spring, and hold back enough so that he can propagate heavier the coming season. At the price that geranium stock will bring now, ranging any- where from 25c. to 35c. retail, there Is a satisfactory margin in this crop. Look out for a good supply of stock plants of Poitevine, Ricard and Nutt in particular. Tliere has been more or less said the past season regarding violets and why we don't have the same large quantities of blooms sent into the mar- ket. Something has gone wrong with the violet as a cut fiower proposition. Even with the small quantity of stock coming in from the time the season opened up until just before Valentine Day, the price was low, altogether too low, for this to be a profitable crop. The grower cannot sell his violet blooms for $1, $1.50 or $2.00 per 100 and make his salt, and if the market is going to stay around that figure the result will simply be fewer violets, and that means practically none if they are cut down very much from what is com- ing into the Boston market just now. Take, for instance, Mr. Sim, who for years has been one of the largest grow- ers in the East. For the past few years he has gradually cut down, and he told me a few days ago that next year he would not grow one violet plant. Why? Simply because they are not a paying proposition. I hope that the catalogue of the State Nursery and Seed Co. of Helena, Montana, goes to the ofBce of Mr. Childs at Flowerfield, N. Y., for cer- tainly Mr. Childs would be greatly gratified to find the front cover given over largely to a reproduction of Gold- en Glow, the plant which he put into popularity years ago. It seems that Golden Glow has been made the official flower of the city of Helena, and that It is grown. In tre- mendous quantities in that state. The pictirre which the State Nursery and Seed Co. are using is an excellent one, presenting a great mass of color with the face of a pretty little girl framed by the yellow blossoms. It is seldom that a better lot of Cineraria are seen than has been offered in the various plant markets this season. From all sections we hear the same story, that the quality is excellent and it is also pleasing to note that they are bringing a good price. A few years ago the Cineraria crop was not anything to figure on the profit side of the ledger. Nice big plants in 6 and 7-inch pots were sold at whole- sale at around 50c., sometimes even 16(1 HORTICULTURE February 28, 1920 CAROLINA HEMLOCK (TSUGA CAROLINIANA) THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND RARE AMERICAN EVERGREEN Specimens may be seen at Arnold Arboretum, where one may compare it with hundreds of other varie- ties of Evergreens. Hardier and more adaptable to trying eity conditions than the common or Canadian Hemlock. Dense, dark foliage and sweeping semi-pendulous branches with pyramidal form combine to give a charm not found in any other known Evergreen. SPECIAL: A limited number of Grand specimens, 16 to 20 feet high for Immediate effect at my High- lands Nursery (3,700 ft. elevation in the Carolina Mountains). Prices on request. A fine stock of smaller specimens from 1 foot up at my Boxford Nursery. Catalogs. NARLIN P. KELSEY Hardy American Plants SALEM MASS. less, but with well-grown plants going at $1.00 to $1.50 wholesale this year, this can be called one of the paying crops, and it is certainly a pleasing plant to handle. The wide range of colors is an added attraction to the retail store, and when properly taken care of Cineraria is in general a satisfactory house plant. True it does not last indefinitely, but the buying public has learned that to buy a plant does not mean that it will last forever. A well-grown Cineraria will outlast a bouquet of cut flowers, and the same money Invested in one of these will certainly give every bit as much pleasure. The important points tor the grower to bear in mind when marketing Cineraria plants are first, to grow them cool so that they will not be too soft, and second, sell them before all of the buds are opened. Have enough of the blooms developed to make them attractive, but be sure to have enough buds so that they will last for a while and give the retail buyer the pleasure of watching them develop. Last but not least, be sure to keep them clear of green fly. Cineraria is a favorite food for the green fly. Fre- quent fumigation is necessary, but as satisfactory a way as any to keep down green fly is to have the pots standing on tobacco stems: then this trouble will be decidedly lessened. duction will run ahead of the old-time calla which has been commonly grown for so many years past. Recently I heard several of my Western friends say that they did not take kindly to the Godfrey calla be- cause the blooms were not large enough. This criticism is not made in the East. Possibly there are two rea- sons: I believe that the Eastern growers have succeeded in getting a good-sized bloom, and secondly, I don't think the market in the East is so particular about the very large flow- ers. Now if the Western markets want these large blooms, it will pay to try growing the Godfrey calla in the way Mr. Wheeler has done it. I will venture to predict that the pro- Mr. Carl Engelman, the famous English carnation grower, has re- turned home after a prolonged trip through South America and United States. He made an excellent impres- sion upon members of the trade with whom he came in contact, and at the Chicago Carnation Convention showed his skill in arranging flowers. It is understood that he made a number of purchases while here. It is under- stood that Baur & Steinkamp, of In- dianapolis, have already shipped a consignment of carnation cuttings to Mr. Engelman's establishment, at Saffon Walden and it is to be im- agined that they include Ruth Baur. Mr. Engelman is also said to have taken along with him a considerable number of cuttings from another source, as a part of his personal bag- gage. quarters of the Boston Floral Supply Co. on Ai .h street. The members of the B. A. Snyder Co. had developed an extensive trade in cut flowers and of course this trade will go with the com- bined organization. IMPORTANT CONSOLIDATION. The B. A. Snyder Co. Goes in With the Boston Floral Supply Co. The trade will be very much inter- ested in the announcement just now going out of a consolidation of the Boston Floral Supply Co. and the B. A. Snyder Co. of Boston. The new ar- rangement goes into effect March 1st, at which time the store operated by the B. A. Snyder Co. will be closed. Hereafter all business will be trans- acted from the store of the Boston Floral Supply Co. on Arch street, with Albert Strump remaining in charge. Wlien Mr. Samuel Robinson, who is the head of the Boston Floral Supply Co., was asked about the new arrange- ment, he said it was made in order to reduce expenses and also to enable his concern to give the trade better serv- ice. Hereafter a much larger business in cut flowers will be done at the head- CORN BORER HEARING. An Important Session Held at Wash- ington, Tuesday. A very largely attended and impor- tant hearing on the European corn borer situation was given by the Fed- eral Horticultural Board at Washing- ton last Tuesday. The Massachusetts delegation, the personnel of which was given in last week's Horticvltuke headed by Commissioner Gilbert, met the night before with representa- tives of New Hampshire, New York and Pennsylvania, and agreed upon a program of action. The hearing was attended by a number of western peo- ple who had become alarmed at the spread of the borer, but after a gen- eral discussion everybody seemed of the unanimous opinion that the best way to handle the pest was to have the present local quarantines retained and to make careful inspection of all market gardens or other estalslish- ments from which suspected crops might be shipped. It is believed that this will be the decision of the Horti- cultural Board and that no general quarantine of states will he made. Ap- parently the florists will not suffer badly from the new arrangement. .\n emphasis is being placed on the state- ment that there really is no grounds for the fear which has arisen through- out the West. A Card This Size Cost only $1.00 por Week on Yearly Order It would keep your name and your specialty before the whole trade. A half-Inch card coits only 45c. per week on yearly order. February 28, 1920 HORTICULTUKE 167 ACACIAS. The characters ot the divers forms of acacias are well fixed and estab- lished. When they are raised from seeds they come as true to type and make as good and splendid specimens as when propagated by cuttings. Also less labor and care and attention is re- quired in their multiplication when re- sorted to the natural means. When, therefore, seeds are obtainable, this mode of propagating them is always to be preferred. When they are ripe they should be sown in pans and kept in gentle heat till they germinate. Then they should be removed to a cooler place. When, however, they are to be propagated by cuttings, it should be done in the latter part of spring or earl.N in the summer. The earlier in the month of June the better. The wood should be neither succulent nor too hard. Half ripened wood is the ideal and only kind to look for and to take for this purpose. They usually re- quire a very long time to root, but no heat is necessary to aid them in this process. The only way to encourage them is to keep the propagating bench shaded and the cuttings cool and moist. They should be potted in a compost of fibrous sandy loam soil, peat or leaf- mould, well rotted cow manure, and with some sand. They make all their growth only during the summer months and no labor should be spared to encourage them at this period. Their watering must be copious and thoroughly attended to and never al- lowed to suffer from want of water. Like ericas, they want and delight in plenty ot it. It is also very desirable and of great benefit to them that they be syringed at least once a day. As they advance in growth they should be pinched or cut back in order that they branch and assume a more or less symmetrical shape. Although they may be plunged out during the summer months in the open, in a semi-shaded place, more satisfaction will be de- rived when young plants are kept In- doors, provided the houses are well shaded and ventilated. Old specimens, plants carried over from one season to another, should be cut back and Imrnediately repotted after they have done flowering and kept under glass till they commence to break. About ,Tune they should be plunged out in the open and with the approach of cold weather taken in. After they are housed no attempt should ever be made to force them. Heat, after their completion of growth. Is quite detrimental and hinders their full development. All the heat they need at this stage is to keep them above freezing. It is only when they are grown cool that they are luxurious and healthy and develop into perfec- tion. A temperature of 50 degrees throughout the winter months will splendidly usher them into their flowering season, which is always either in early or late spring, accord- ing to their nature. There are several hundred described species in this genus, but the number adapted for pot culture and excellent for commercial purposes la rather lim- ited. These briefly described below are some of the desirable ones. A. armata — A very handsome shrub, usually 6 to 7 feet high, flowers dark or deep yellow and very fragrant, ap- pearing early in March. A. argyrophylla — A shrub rarely ex- ceeding three feet, flowers nice yellow and abundant, in March or April. A. Drummondil — This Is the most elegant one of the genus, 3 to 4 feet, flowers lemon color, very freely pro- duced, from March to June. A. hispldisslma — A very showy and attractive species, flowers deep yel- low, in great profusion, in April. A. longifolia — An excellent tall and erect shrub, very vigorous and free growing, flowers medium yellow, tn March. A. pul>escens — Another tall but more or less pendant species, very florlfer- ous, flowers bright yellow, In March. A. vertlcillata — This is a spreading shruh, 4 to 5 feet high, flowers rich yellow, in April. S. J. Shebm.\n. B. S. GOOD HEDGE PLANTS In New England there are several evergreens which can be used to ad- vantage In making hedges. The com- mon hemlock, when In good condition, makes one of the most attractive com- BOUVARDIA There 1b always a shortaee In BOUVARDIAS WHY NOT ORDER NOW Single M'hite Sinsle Pink Single Red 100 1000 ■i inch pots $7.50 $65.00 Z'/i inch pots 8,00 70.00 April Delivery C. U. LIGGIT 303 BnlleUn Bide. Fhlladelplila, P&. binatlon screen and wind breaks which can easily be found. An unusually flne exami)le always attracts the attention of visitors to the Bayard Thayer es- tate of Lancaster, Mass., of which Mr. William Anderson Is superintendent. On the same estate there is a hedge of Taxus cuspidata which Is a revela- tion to people who have never seen this splendid plant used in that way. This Yew Is perfectly hardy and keeps its shape well for many years. It would be well If nurserymen would pay more attention to Taxus cuspi- data. for It is one of the most useful plants that has ever been introduced, and should have a wide sale through- out the country. There are several forms at present, but the number could be increased Indefinitely and to great advantage. Seedlings are sure to show wide variation and among them would be forms that might be em- ployed In a great many ways. There is no difficulty In raising seedlings, al- though the seed germinates very slow- ly. It is to be hoped for the sake of the country's horticultural Interests that nurserymen will give Increased attention to Taxus cuspidata. THE ST. MARTIN The Finest All-around Strawberry That Grows Color — Rich, deep red Size — Sixteen berries to a quart jar Flavor — Unsurpassed Long season, good canner, perfect blossoms and strong runners. Awarded the silver medal of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society PRICE - $10.00 PER DOZEN LOUIS GRATON Originator and Sole Owner 309 Bedford Street WHITMAN, MASS. 168 HORTICULTURE February 28, 1920 HORTICULTURE BKtabUahrd by WlUlun J. Stewart In IMM Vol. XXXI February 28, 1920 No. 9 PDBUSHED \\'EEKL.T BT HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING COMPANY 78 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. EDWARD I. FARRINGTON, Editor. Telephone Fort BUI 8694 ADVERTISING BATKS : Per Inch, 80 Inchea to page $1.S* DlBC«alrt on Contracts for consecntlT* InsertloBS, »• follow*: One month (4 tiroes), & per cant.; thre* montha (18 times), 10 par aent. ; six months (26 times), 20 per eent.; one 7e*r (SZ times), SO par aent. Page and half page spaae, not canaaentlTe, rates an application. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Tear, in advance, fl.OO; To Foreign Conntries, ti.OO; To Canada, fl.60. Sintered as secondclasB matter December 8, 1904, it the Post Office at Boston. Mass.. under the Act of CoBgrest of March 3, 1887. To comply with a new Post Office requirement, when writing to Hobticulture, please use the following form: HORTICULTURE, 78 DeTonshire Street, Boston 9, Mass. The city of Boston is divided into districts, and each dis- trict is numbered. If you will observe the number allotted to HoETicjcLTURE, it Will facilitate the delivery of mail to this office. There is one feature about the pro- When Boards posed quarantine regulations of the Disagree Federal Horticultural Board against New England and New York on ac- count of the European corn-borer which should receive the attention of all dahlia and gladiolus growers. The Federal Board specifically designates dahlia and gladi- olus bulbs meaning, of course, corms and tubers) as not subject to the embargo, because not capable of carrying the borer. Now there is very good reason to believe that with this point as an argument, the growers would have no difficulty in inducing Illinois to suspend its state quar- antine so far as it relates to gladiolus corms and dahlia roots. Of course the Illinois board may feel that it must stick to its program to save its face, as it were, but on the whole we believe that it will defer to the supposed greater knowledge of the Federal Board. At any rate, these different boards ought to co-ordinate. If we can't get them to agree among themselves as to what are dan- gerous carriers and what are not, we certainly shall find ourselves in a parlous state. Porttinately coal is beginning to reach New Eng- Hard land, although it has been badly delayed by re- times peated storms. In most instances it has come in time to save the florists from loss, although there are several hig growers who could count the boards in the floors in their bins before the new supply arrived. A few florists have been obliged to close down their houses, or at least a part of their range. It is rather curious to find two simultaneous reports coming in from New Bed- ford, one to the effect that William P. Peirce had been obliged to close up his greenhouses on account of the coal situation and that EMward Davis, of the same place had closed up because he couldn't get help. The coal shortages come spasmodically, as it were, but the labor shortage we apparently have always with us. This is getting to be one of the most serious phases of the business, and many an employer has found himself doing work this season which in the past had been delegated to a laborer. During the season of big storms florists have also been sadly handicapped by difficulty in making deliveries. Even in the case of funeral orders it has been almost impossible many times to get the goods through at the hour specified. In some instances railroad delays have proved pretty ex- pensive, as in the case of large quantities of '^^alentine violets shipped to New York, but held up by storms. Altogether florists have been having a decidedly uncom- fortable month, for along with the difficulties mentioned have come storms of such severity as to break down houses and ruin valuable crops. It is safe to say that the present winter and especially February of this year 1920. will long be remembered by florists the country over. Certainly it has been "hard times" — in one sense of the word. We have laughed at Uncle Sam and Free seeds his tree seed idea for a quarter century and quarantines but the laugh has been mostly on ac- count of the way It was done. The idea behind the thing originally was a good one. That idea, fundamentally, was to increase a love of horticulture among the people located far from civilized centers. When the law was first passed there was little in the way of mail order seed trade, and folks living in the far corners had little chance of getting seeds to make a garden so they never thought of making one. Of course, when the mail order seed houses took the matter up the necessity for Uncle Sam's efforts ceased, and the custom should have been abolished — instead of being turned into a vote getting graft for congressmen. But compared with the quarantines, it is not worth mentioning. If it doesn't help any now, at least it does no harm — which quarantines do. Now In regard to quarantines, Kirby M. White, of D. M. Perry & Co., hit the nail on the head when he said: "Garden seeds do not carry weeds. No state law can control Interstate commerce in seeds as to trueness or reliability. State laws, as heretofore enacted, have held considerable power for harm but little or no power for good." That is perfectly true. The idea back of all this legisla- tion is to hinder. Thou shalt not do this. Thou shalt not do that. But never a single effort to help in any way. In an Industry, deep and intricate, the finer points of which are not indicated on the surface. Mr. White says further: "The value of breeding is ignored. The time will come when the public in regard to seeds will have to follow the lead of those in animal husbandry in realizing that breed- ing is the one hope of horticulture. All lesser desiderata must be subordinated to breeding, certainly nothing must be allowed to observe its right." It our legislators, state and national, would give thought to this idea — of helping the seedsmen to breed better, and still better seeds — they would earn the plaudits of man- kind. Let them forget a little about 100 per cent, growth and 100 per cent, purity. Let them remember that a very choice, highly bred, strain — even if it only grows 50 per cent. — is incalculably more valuable than a poor strain that grows 100 per cent. Let everybody turn in, and let the universal slogan be — Help Horticulture. Instead of Repressive Quarantines — ex- tend the Helping Hand! — Oeo. W. Watson. February 28, 1920 H 0 HTl C U L T U H E l(i9 RAMBLING OBSERVATIONS OF A ROVING GARDENER At recent exhibitions in Boston visitors have been greatly interested In a remarkable new strawberry ex- hibited in bottles by Mr. Lewis Graton, of Whitman, a strawberry grower of long experience. It is with pleasure that I learn of Mr. Graton's intention to put tills strawberry on the market this season, for It seems to me that it has great possibilities. Mr. Graton himself is not an extensive commercial grower, but has spent many years in perfecting this particular variety, hop- ing to make it the finest strawberry on tilt* market. The absolutely perfect strawberry still eludes us, and doubtless always will, because of the variety of our tastes and requirements. One person may prefer a sweet berry, and will deem such a berry as approximating to his standard of perfection. Another win think that this sweet berry of the other's preference, lacks the essentials of aroma and flavor that mean perfec- tion to him. If one is a commercial grower and desires to broaden his market, his ideal is a berry that will stand long transportation without deterioration. Since the introduction of the so- called everbearing strawberries, some tell us that the perfect strawberry must be everbearing. I believe this is asking too much. We don't expect a Baldwin or a Northern Spy to be at their best in August or September. Neither do we expect a Yellow Trans- parent to last all winter. Strawberries, like humans, have their limitations. Some men charm us with exalted poetry. Some sweep the heavens to discover new constellations. Some delve in the ever-cooling strata of our old earth to read at first hand the history of our globe: but the great majority of us have to be content with humbler tasks. "Some, and I am one of these," said Mr. Graton to me recently, "have looked for a strawberry that would possess as many as possible of the best qualities of the very best, and as few as possible of the undesirable qualities of the others. For a good many years I have sought the perfect strawberry, and latterly I have done a good deal of experimenting to reach this goal. And I hope I may be pardoned for stating that I have been more success- ful than I had dared to hope. "My ideal of a strawberry is of one possessing a distinct and pervasive aroma, and that unmistakable flavor so often lacking in cultivated straw- berries. It should have a rich, deep color clear through and be without green tips. It must have good size and it should hold its size to the last pick- ing. It should be sufficiently firm to stand reasonably long transportation. It should make a goodly number of strong runners. And lastly the root system should be strong and deep to enable the plants to withstand the vicissitudes for dry seasons." The St. Martin which Mr. Graton has developed from seed possesses these desirable qualities to an eminent degree. The large berries are a dark, rich red clear to the center, and are without green tips. The flavor is de- licious, just the flavor looked for In a high class strawberry. Some persons have pronounced It even superior to the Marshall as to flavor. Sixteen St. Martins have filled a quart basket, and It holds Its large size to the last picking. Fourteen berries have heaped a pint basket at the twenty-fourth picking of the sea- son. It is excellent for canning, and It retains its high qualities in the jar. It has a perfect blossom, and It makes an abundance of long, strong runners. One plant set in April had fifty well rooted plants on November first of the same year. While it Is unsurpassed as a table berry. It is sufficiently firm to endure reasonably long transportation. Three or four years ago I sent some St. Mar- tins to a friend at a distance of over lour hundred miles, and they reached their destination In good condition, notwithstanding the fact that they were fully ripe when forwarded. This great strawberry was not de- veloped by strictly scientific processes of puUenization, but is the result of a seed sown with some others at Tru- mansburg, N. Y., in 1909. The seeds were taken from well ripened, typical specimens of the following varieties: Brandywine, Kidgeway, Miller, Glen Mary, Commonwealth, and New York. The resultant seedlings were gradually cut down to the one that is now the St. Martin. The original work on the St. Martin was done in New York state, but some years ago Mr. Graton moved to Mass- achusetts, bringing the plants with him. In 1919 it received the silver medal at the strawberry exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety. Mr. Graton had a somewhat sentimental reason for giving the berry the name which It bears, for St. -Martin, near Montreal, Is the town where as a bare footed boy he gathered the wild strawberries that grew in abundance In the dewy meadows. Altogether eleven years have been required to bring the new berry to a point where it would be put on the market, and it seems to me that the faithful, conscientious application which Mr. Graton has given the task entitles him to the reward which he now seems likely to receive. I understand that M. H. Walsh, the famous rose grower of Woods Hole, Mass., and originator of Excelsa, Is a staunch opponent of the quarantine as it now stands and would like to see some concerted action taken to have It amended. By the way, Mr. Walsh has a son In Congress, and doubtless he would be willing to lend his aid. The St. Martin Strawberry iro II O UT I C U l.TU R E February 2S. 1920 "The Telegraph FlorUt" Member of Florlats' Telefiraph Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. N H. R A, LANGE Worcester, Meiss. Delivers to all Points in New England 150,000 Sqaare Feet of Qlasa Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop BABBT I. BANDALL., Proprietor. Ueml>«r Florists' Telegraph Dellverx Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADIMG FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Uember Florlgts' Tele«r»ph DellTery Quality and Reliability WARBURTON PAUL BIVEB, UASB. Deliveries of Flowers and Plants In FALX Br\'BB and oontlKnons territory. The Beacon Florist ' «".rJi^?^' BOSTON J. EISEMANN. Manager, 14 years bead decorator and designer for Penn's. Prompt, EfSdent Servloe Onaraoteed. A Card This Size Cost only $1.00 per Week on Yearly Order It would keep your name and yoor specialty before the whole trade. A haU-lncb card costs only 46e. per week on yearly order. Keep constant watch of your young rose plants so that they will not be- come dried out at the bottom of the pots. Sometimes the water runs down the sides instead of saturating the soil. It is worth while knocking the plants out of a few pots occa^ sionally to see how the roots are looking. If they are too dry, give them a thorough drenching. Try to keep the smaller plants to the front where they will get the most sun. If allowed to remain among the taller specimens they will naturally grow increasingly weaker. If you want to keep Lilies-of-the- Valley coming along steadily to use for cut flowers, you should start a fresh batch of pips once a week. It will take about three weeks at this season to bring them into flower. Valleys for Easter should be started very quickly now, being carried along in a fairly cool house. Figure for about four weeks at a temperature of •5.5 to 60 degrees. When the buds have appeared keep your house cool at all times in order to harden them up. Never make the mistake of wetting the buds. They must be kept dry. Violets may be propagated any time from now until the first of April, but it is most important not to take cuttings from plants which have the least sign of spot. Be very careful that the cuttings do not wilt, either before or after they are inserted in the sand. They like a cool house with a temperature not above 48 de- grees. They may be rooted either on benches or in well drained boxes of sand. It is something of an art to regulate the amount of water. They should not have too much nor become too dry. EYequent sprinklings given by an experienced man will keep them thriving, but they should always have an opportunity to dry off before night comes on. Violets like an abundance of air, of course, and on CAMBRIDGE, MASS. S81 MT. AUBURN STBBJET HAROLD A. RYAN. Inc. J^T.^S! BROCKTON, MASS. Belmont Flower Shop t'?^^. }|IGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST rUOMAS ROLAND, Naluuit.Nus. LAWRENCE . - MASS. A. H. WAGLAND We Cover LAWBKNCE, MBTHUEN, ANDOVBK, NOBTH ANDOVEB, SALEM. N. H. and Contiffooas Territory Member of F. T. D. BEVERLY, MASS. BEVERLY FLOWER SHOP y.T'^ MALDEN, MASS. J. WALSH & SON "/",':'s: H|.A.I_I The* ^loris-t: Telephone 1422 4 Main Street, TAUNTON, KABB. 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ANDERSON service means fresh, sturdy Stock and prompt deliveries In BIFFALO, IX)CKPOBT, NIAGARA FALLS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Uember Florists' Telesraph Delivery HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Taleyheaes IMl aiU L UM 14 IS Farnum St. OIVIAIHA, NEB. THE KNOBLE BROTHERS CO. FloWTt and Nursery Product* Maabsr FlerisU' Telsrrkpk DsUTWy We are well equipped to handle your orders. UM W. Wtk Mrwt CT^aTBUUTD. •. TNE SMITH ftFEHEftS GO 7S8 Euelld Av*imi« CLEVELAND, OHIO FWvws ef ETtfy Kiad ia Scum PHILADELPHIA DMAS. H. aflAKBLOW ^^^ Eomrything in Flowrt mk. ^ Park FlMil l«. L P. mmmtM, tmrttmn- IN THE National Capitol \.t jour 9«rwimm %• datlTvr FWwan or I>«atc^u on OnUr by Tcil»- rrmph or oUmtwI**. Pr*mpt li«llabl« B«rTlM». GEORGE H. COOKE ConnacUgot At«. and L. St. WASHINGTON. D .€. lOHN BREITMEYER'S — SONS— = Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs - . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all MIchlKan points and cood Reclions of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' TeleKraph Delivery Association. very bright days some shade will be needed. Don't be in a hurry to plant S'weet Alyssum seed for .Memorial Day. If the seed goes into the flats between the 15th of March and the 1st of April, there will be plenty of time. When the plants are large enough to handle, get them into other flats, setting them two inches apart each way, and afterwards shift to 2i,i-inch pots if you want to handle them in pots. This is a good time to think about buying seedlings or potted stock of Asparagus plumosus in order to have a supply for the Easter trade. Get the little plants into 2%-inch pots as soon as convenient, and carrj' them along in the house between 50 and 55 at night. This decorative material is always In demand and it pa.vs the florist to have a supply. Geraniums must be hurried along a little perhaps for the Easter season. There will be a big demand for ger- aniums this year and they should sell at good prices. Remember that they need a heavy soil and that firm potting win help to make them flower early. Light soil is one rea- son why they fall to bloom freely. Give the geraniums all the sun pos- sible and keep them in small pots. They will sell readily in 3%-inch-pots if having a good bloom at Easter. There is every reason to believe that baskets will be used as freely at Easter time as they were on Christ- mas, and these little geraniums are excellent for basket purposes. Schling Service ' ^ Nothing Better 78S Fifth Avenue, New York City "Says It With Flotvers" CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON SS23 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your ordera Members O) F, T, D. Associatien. DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders trom any part of the country \» New York City Write or Telecrsph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1S5£-1BSS Colnmbaa K0nMILLER7 Florist 42« Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Mnrray BlU TM Ont-«f-towD Orders aolldted. Loeatlon Central. Peraonal AttentlsB. Member F. T. D. Aaeo. G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifdi Avi. NEW YORK CITY iSenber Florists' Tiletrapii Deliviry Asst. When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention HORTICULTURE THE I. M. QASSER COMPANY, CLEfELAffD EucUd Av« The Far- Famed Flowers erf TORONTO Delivered on mall er telecntvk w^sr fa* any ooeaaloa, la any part ef tha Vamlaiaa. JOHN H. DUNLOP S-l* West AdelaUe St. - TOBOXTO, OMT. W^Am totiting to mivtttimn Uadlf nmttion HORTICULTUKM 172 HORTICULTURE February 28, 1920^ MICHELL'S FLOWER SEEDS ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS We Are Headqaarter§ for Northern Greenbouse-Growa Seed 1000 seeds $3.50 I 10,000 seeds. .$30.00 5000 seeds 16.25 | 25,000 seeds.. 68.75 LATHHOC8E GROWN SEED 1.000 Seeds $2.00 5.000 Seeds 9.75 10.000 Seeds 18.50 25.000 Seeds 43.75 ASTER, QUEEN OP THE MARKET Tr. pkt. Oz. White $0.25 $1.00 Rose Pink 25 1.00 Blush Pink 25 1.00 Dark Blue 25 1.00 Light Blue 25 1.00 Crimson 25 1.00 Mixed 20 .75 ASTER, CREGO White $0.40 $2.00 Shell Pink 40 2.00 Rose Pink 40 2.00 Purple 40 2.00 Lavender 40 2.00 Mixed 30 1.50 ASTER, EARLY ROYAL, BRANCHING Lavender $0.40 $2.25 Purple 40 2.25 Rose Pink 40 2.25 Shell Pink 40 2.25 White 40 2.25 Mixed 40 2.00 ASTER, MICttELL'S ISIPROVED SEMPLE'S BRANCHING White $0.30 $1.50 Shell Pink 30 1.50 Rose Pink 30 1.50 Lavender 30 1.50 Purple 30 1.50 Crimson 30 1.60 Mixed 30 1.60 Also All Other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Our Wholesale Pric« List if you do not receive a copy. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. SIB Market St., Pliiladelpliia W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEQIS, PLANTS AND BULBS Korticiiltural Sundries 166 W. aSrd St.. NEW VOfW Bolgiano's "Big Crop" Seeds "TESTKD AND TKU8TED" OVER A CENTURY Special Fric« lAnt to FlorUts and Market Gardeners. Writ© for a copy at once — It will save you money. J. BOLGIANO & SON BALTIMORE, MARYLAND STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE Get Ahead Sow Now For Next Christmas PRIMULA CHINENSIS Per 250 Seeds Farquhar'g Giant Pink $2.00 Farqnhar's Giant Salmon 2.00 Farquliar's Ruby Queen 1.75 Farquhar'8 Giant Red 1.T5 Per 260 Seeds Faruhqar's Giant Duchess (White with pink zone, primrose eye) $1.75 Farqubar's Giant White 2.00 Sow Now For Strong Spring Plants ANTIRRHINUM Giant Rose Pinli % oz., Giant White % oz., .60 .60 Giant Yellow V4 oz., Giant Scarlet Vi oz., .60 .40 CARNATION MARGUERITE. Farquhar's New Giant Mixed, 1/16 oz., $1.25; % oz., LOBELIA. Farquhar's Dark Blue, Dwarf V4 oz., $0.85; V4 oz., PETCNIA. Farquliar's Ruffled Giants Mixed 1/16 oz., SALVIA SPLENDENS BONFIRE Vt OZ., $1.00 ; OZ., SALVIA SPLENDENS COMPACTA Vi oz., $1.00 ; oz., SALVIA SPLENDENS % oz., $0.75; oz., SALVIA ZURICH H oz., VERBENA. Farqnhar's Giant Bine, Pink, Scarlet, White, \% oz., $0.35; Vi oz., $0.60; oz., $2.00 VERBENA. Farqubar's Mammoth Hybrids Mixed, % oz., $0.35; Vi oz., $0.60; oz., TINCA. Bright Rose, White with roM eye. Pure White V* oz., $0.60; oz.. $2.00 $1.50 $4.00 $3.75 $3 50 $2.25 $1.50 $2.00 $1.75 R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY BOSTON, MASS. Cabbage and Cauliflower Seeds Northern Danish Grown Seed from Improved Selected Strains Imported Direct from the Growers Per lb. Copenhagen Market $4.00 Enkhuizen Glory 3.50 Danish Ballhead Short Stem 3.00 Danish Ballhead Tall Stem 3.00 Danish Roundhead 3.00 Danish Mammoth Rock Red 4.00 CAULIFLOWER SEEDS Per oz. Extra Earlv Dwarf Erfurt $2..10 New Earliest Snowball 2..'iil Giant Dry Weather 2.50 Danish Perfection 3.00 YOU CAN DEPEND ON THIS SEED Standard Seed Company B.4CINE, WIS. PENNSYLVANIA FLORIST INJURED Alter drawing a lot of hot cinders from under the boiler, Mr. T. J. Op- perman, a florist at Washington Heights, Harrisburg, Pa., poured cold water on them. An enormous amount of gas was immediately formed overcoming Mr. Opperman. He fell, breaking an arm, but revived sufficiently to crawl out of the boiler pit, collapsing in the potting shed, where his employees found him. He was soon revived and removed to his home close by. He is over the effects of the gas and the arm is doing as well as can be expected of it. BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are subscribers to the Norserymen's Fund for Market DeTelopment, also "Saj It With Flowers" PubUoity Campaign. GARDEN SEED BBHT, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and OARDBN PEA BEIGD In Tarietf ; also otber Items of the short crop of this past seaion aa well as a full line of Oarden Seed*, wUI be quoted yon upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Dey St , NEW YORK and ORANGE COtlN. SEEDS, BOS. PLANTS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, CMP. 4T-M Nortb MarkM BtrMt BOSTON. MAM. COMING EXHIBITIONS. March 15-22, New York— Flower show of the New York Florists' Club at Grand Central Palace. John Young, secretary, 1170 Broadway, New York. March 24-28, Boston, Mass. — Exhibi- tion of orchids and other plants of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Horticultural hall, William T. Rich. secretary, Horticultural ball, Boston. February 28, 1920 HORTICULT URE 173 OYSTER ROAST FOR WASHING- TON FLORISTS. The Washington Florists' Club is starting the new club year with an old time oyster roast. During the war the florists of the National Capital re- frained from their usual gaieties and adopted a resolution postponing all of their big entertainments. It was re- cently discovered that there was a tidy little fund available for a real en- tertainment and J. Harper Hethering- ton, manager of the Washington Flo- ral Company, was selected to make ar- rangements for an oyster roast to be given in the greenhouses of that com- pany. The florists selected Feb. 28 for the event. "We believe in 'Say It with Flowers' as we do in our evening prayer," says Mr. Hetherington's announcement of the event. "The Flower Week recent- ly held here will be the chief topic of discussion. We will discuss our fu- ture activities along that line. I think we had a very successful campaign. We let the people see that the florists of Washington were on the job." GOOD GARDENERS SCARCE. J. F. Meehan Talks About the Matter at Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety Meeting. The third lecture of the present win- ter's course was given at the New Century Club, Philadelphia, on Tues- day last, Feb. 17th. The attendance was veiT good. Mr. J. Franklin Mee- han was the lecturer, his subject be- ing. "Landscape Work, with Special Reference to the Suburban Garden." Mr. Meehan gave a very good lec- ture, imparting much valuable infor- mation to those present. He divided his subject into three parts. First. Conception, Conceiving and Planting, work to be done. Second, Executive, or carrying out the plans. Third, Maintenance. The lecturer dwelt at great length on this third part of his subject, and said, "Where are the men to come from in the future, who can take care of the work done by the landscape gardener, after he is through with the operation." He stated that the gardener of the old school was fast disappearing and that there were no new men coming along to take his place. By the gardener of the old school, he meant the man in charge of the private estate, capable in all branches of horticulture, who loves his work and loves plants and flowers. If you visit him, and in walking around the estate you stop to admire a speci- men tree, this man can give you the whole history of that tree, and all pecularities pertaining to it. In a few WB NOW INTBODCCB Gladiolus "White America^* A s«edlins of "America," having same habit of growth, form of flower and sabstaJice. Color — bnds flesh-white opening clear white, with a slight mark of bine in throat. THE MOST IMPORTANT NEW VARIETY SINCE "AMERICA/' Balb8^-$2X>0 per doz.; $16.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. WHOLE8AI,E DBiPABTMENT FLOWERFIELD, L,. I., N. T. LILY BULBS storage GIGANTEUM, RUBRUM, ALBUM, AURATUM MELPOMENE, LILY OF THE VALLEY Careful storage, prompt express shipment on dates as arranged THESE BEADY NOW GLADIOLUS, TUBEROSES, CANNAS, CALADIUMS WRITE FOB FBICES VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY 33 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. THIS SEASON'S NEW ROSES PILGRIM CRUSADER PREMIER RUSSELL HADLEY We are receivljiK daily ghlpmento of these new Bases, In large qnantitles, and can furnish same on short notice. We have a large stock at all times of choice CARNATIONS, CHBT8ANTHB- MUM8, ORCHIDS, VALLETT and AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Tel., Main 6867 111/171 CXI RUriQ CCi 88" DEVONSHIRE STREET 6948 *» 1Z>M->\^IX IJiVV/O. \^\J» BOSTON, MASS. FAMOUS WABAN ROSES Grown and sold exeIiulTe supplied until al»out the first of April, after which pot plants will he sent out and in which the advance in price will he as folloivs: All varieties listed at *".<)<• or less per 1(10 will he sup- plied in pot plants at $«.0() per 1(10 or $70.00 per lOUO, and on varieties listed ahove S'.OO per 100 there will he no change in price between dormant roots and pot plants. All have green foliage unless otherwise specified. TWELVE SPECIAL VARIETIES Carmine Beauty. Deep briirht carmine flowers freely produced high above the heavy dark-grten foliage which has a narrow red margin. 4',-j ft. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100; SflO.UU per 1000 Cheerfulness. No more appropriate name could be given to this brilliant novelty. Its beautiful bright fire-red or deep orange Howers appear early and continue without interruption until frost. Add to the prevailing color a golden border and center with each petal Uaked carmine-crimson and you may form some conception of this fascinating variety. 3Vi ft. 10 cts. each ; 85 cts. per doz. ; $6.00 per 100 : $50.00 per 1000. City of Portland. A wonderful bright rosy-pink, much deeper In color than Mrs. Alfred Conard or Hungaria ; a free-Uoweriug, vigorous grower. 3Vi ft. -'0 cts. eacb; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Fairy Queen. The dwarf, compact plants of this distinct novelty are covered with flowers from spring until fall. The plant rarely exceeds 3 feet in height. The flowers, of a clear rose-pink, are of medium size, good substance and borne upright on stout stems in great abundajice. Each flower has a distinct cream- colored border. We believe Fairy Queen will become one of the very popular Cannas. 60 cts. each ; $6.00 per doz. ; $50.00 per 100. Flag of Truce. A large-flowered, creamy white with faint pink dots on each petal. The general effect is white. Not as white nor as tall as Eureka, but quite distinct and valuable. 4 ft. 35 cts. each ; $3.50 per doz. ; $20.00 per 100. Golden Eagle. A wonderful clear golden-yellow of free, upright growth. The flowers are produced in large clusters well above the foliage. 4 ft. 35 cts. each ; $3.50 per doz. ; $20.00 per 100. Harmony. Great clusters of good-sized, well-formed Geranium red flowers are arranged on good stem.s in such a manner as tn give the trusses an almost globular appearance. 3y. ft. 20 cts. each ; $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. Pocahontas. (Uronze-leaved Olympic). Large oriental-red flowers borne on firm upright stems, just high enough above the foliage to show the entire head. The foliage is a dark bronze-green with emerald shadings ; the ribs a darker bronze. 4 ft. 20 cts. each ; $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100 ; $100.00 per KKX). Poppy. Intense poppy-red. Large perfect florets in good trusses over greenish-bronzv foliage. Rich and effective. 5 ft. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. Remarkable. This effective bronze-leaved variety stands out boldly among other sorts, not only on account of its height (6 ft.), but because of the beautiful scarlet-carmine trusses of bloom sur- mounting the rich green-bronze foliage. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100 ; $90.00 per 1000. Surprise. The brightest red Canna we have. It surpasses In brilliancy such popular varieties as Meteor and Lafayette and produces its great trusses with equal freedom. 4 to 5 ft. 35 cts. each ; $3.50 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100. The President. When the Canna Firebird was introduced Its im- mense florets and bright red color Immediately insured its popu- larity. In offering The President we may best describe it as possessing all the good qualities of Firebird enha.nced by ex- traordinary vigor and perfect healthy foliage. It grows to a height of 5 ft. and produces its Immense trusses of giant florets in great profusion. The most sensational introduction of recent years. JU". cts. each; $.3.50 per doz.; $20.(>l» per KXI. DREER'S SELECTED CANNAS Including many comparatively new varieties, which we can "fter in ijuautity at popular pricet Doz. AUemania (Orchid Flowered). Salmon with golden markings; 5 ft $0 50 Alphonse Bouvier. Brilliant crimson; 6 ft. . . 50 Austria (Orchid Flowered). Large, pure can- ary-yellow with reddish dots in center of upper petals ; 5 ft 50 Beacon. Rich cardinal-red; Sy, ft 1 Firebird (Oiseau de Feu). A remarkable va- riety perfectly formed florets, 7 to 8 Inches across, of a brilliant cardinal-red; 4 ft Gai«ty. Reddish-orange mottled with car- mine and edged with yellow. The tongue Is yellow and densely spotted with carmine; 4% ft 50 Garam. Very large bright carmine-red flowers, freely produced; 3% to 4 ft 50 General Merkel. Scarlet suffused with orange, base and edge of flowers marbled with golden-yellow ; 4 ft 60 Gladiator. Deep yellow freely dotted with red, a popular bedder; 4% ft 50 Goethe. Very attractive. Bright deep orange flowers of a verv penetrating shade; 4* ft.. S"> Gold bird (Oiseau d'Or.). This Is the yellow companion to Firebird; the Immense soft canary-yellow flowers are of good sub- stance; 4V4 ft 85 Golden Gat*. Yellow and red ; 4 ft 60 Hungaria. Flowers large, in good-sized trus- ses freely produced. The color is a beau- tiful rose-pink ; 314 ft 85 Italia (Orchid Flowered). Bright orange- scarlet, with broad golden-yellow border; 6 ft 50 J. D. Eisele. Vermilion scarlet overlaid witli orange, good bedder; 4^^ ft 00 Jane Addams. Color a deep rich yellow with a touch of red at the throat; a clean, vigor- ous grower of upright habit; 4% ft 75 100 $3 50 3 50 3 50 7 00 3 50 4 00 7 00 5 00 3 50 3 50 15 00 6 00 1000 $30 00 30 00 30 00 60 00 30 00 30 00 60 00 40 00 30 00 30 00 125 00 50 00 3 50 30 00 (J 00 .">0 00 1 50 10 00 90 00 3 50 30 00 3 50 30 00 3 50 30 00 3 50 30 00 ('. 0(1 ."lO (Kl 6 00 50 00 4 00 30 00 6 00 50 00 3 50 30 00 4 00 35 00 5 00 40 00 Doz. Mrs. Alfred Conard. One of the very best cannas in commerce today. The large ex- quisite shaded salmon-pink flowers are pro- duced in great abundance on robust up- right plants; 4 ft 175 Mrs. Karl Kelsey (Orchid Flowered). Orange- scarlet, suffused and striped with yellow; 5 ft 50 Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. A rich but soft crim- son-pink, with very large flowers, a robust grower and free bloomer, 4 ft 2 OO Olympic. Rich Oriental-red, shading lighter to the centre and dappled carmine. The individual florets and trusses are very large and of excellent form; 5 ft .S% Orange Bedder. One of our own introduc- tions and unquestionably the best of its color, a particularly bright orange with just sufficient scarlet infusion to intensify the dazzling mass of color; very free flowering. Awarded a certificate of merit by the S. A. F. & O. H. at New York, August, 1917; 5 ft 60 Panama. The color and markings of this splendid Canua are unusual; the rich orange-red face of the petals is bordered with a broad edge of golden-yellow; 5 ft. 60 Pennsylvania. Vermilion-scarlet overlaid with orange ; 5 ft Philadelphia. Rich deep red; 4 ft Queen Charlotte. Rich pomegranate-red bor- dered with golden-yellow; 3 ft 85 Etosea <;igantea. Large flowers. l><»rne in such abundance that the mass of color is amaz- ing. A deep rich rose, almost a coral-car- mine; 4 ft Salmon Queen. Rosy salmon-scarlet, blend- ing to a rosy carmine towards the centre, a verv effective bedder; 5 ft Scharfenstein. The beautifully formed, large round florets are produced In compact but graceful trusses. The color Is a unique light red salmon with orange and carmine suffusions that forms a most attractive ad- dition to the range of colors found in Cannas ; 5 ft 85 Schopenhauer. A rich brilliant red with yel- low throat, very free; 3 ft 75 Sonv. de F. Langle. Very distinct orange-red ccdor. edged with gold: 41/0 ft 7.' Superb. Deep salmon with bronze foliage; 41/0 ft 60 The Gem. An entirely distinct spotted va- riety. The immense trusses of flowers are borne on upright branching stems well above the foliage, and are of deep cream or straw-yellow, spotted with deep carmine; 4% ft 1 50 Uhlberg. Entirely distinct, of a soft rosy- carmine; the throat of the flower Is of a creamy-yellow, and the edges of the petals are also pale yellow; 3 ft 00 100 1000 12 80 100 00 3 50 30 00 15 00 U 00 M 00 5 00 40 00 4 00 35 00 50 60 3 50 4 00 30 00 ;!5 00 85 6 00 50 00 25 8 00 70 00 85 6 00 50 00 6 00 60 00 5 00 40 00 .-> 00 40 00 4 00 35 00 10 00 90 00 4 00 S5 00 February 28. 1920 HORTICULTURE 175 Doz. King Humbert (Orchid Flowered). The most popular Canna. Great orange-scarlet flowers surmount the vigorous dark bronze foliage throughout the season; 5 ft 75 LAfa.vette. In sonic respects resembles the variety "Meteor" but the flowers arc not quite as dark, stands more erect and the plant grows taller; 5 ft 1 00 La I'>ancc. Deep caimine pink; -Ho ft 1 'S* , Lahneck. A free grower. The color is rose witli lines an' inter- esting lantern talk on "EJcologj' of Plants," especially in certain districts of California, showing views of the big redwoods and a considerable va- riety of California vegetation. Mr. August Vogt, of St. Paul, read a paper on "Proposed Plan of Florist Co-operation." This brought out an interesting discussion in regard to the florist business. MINNESOTA NOTES Easter stock is coming along pretty well, but will be none too plentiful as the country districts are buying heavily. A. Lauritzen Warrendale. green- houses St. Paul, lost his potting shed, two cars and had one greenhouse badly damaged by fire recently. Max Kaiser of the Merriam Park Greenhouses, has returned from a Texas trip. Supt. Theodore Wirth of the Min- neapolis Park System, was at the "University of Illinois the last week of February to deliver several lec- tures before the Department of Land- scape Gardening. The storage sheds of the Minne- apolis Park System burned February 15, destroying considerable equip- ment. The loss is said to be about $50,000. Fred Busch of the Busch Green- houses is spending a vacation in Cali- fornia. NEW GLADIOLI The following varieties of gladioli are offered for registration by John Lewis Childs, Flowerfield, N. Y. If no objections are filed prior to March 15, 1920, the same becomes complete: Conspicuous (Childsii). Beautiful clear cardinal-red, with a large white throat. A very attractive combina- tion of color. Originated by John Lewis Childs. White America. Buds and partially ex- panding flowers, pale flesh, 136(%). Flower opens snow white, 2(1), with a faint streak of violet mauve, 195(1), or paler in the throat. Has the same strong habit of growth, form of flower and substance as America, of which it is a seedling. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. The Nursery Manual, by L. H. Bailey. Price $2.50. The Macmillan Company. It is thirty years ago that the nursery book prepared by Liberty H. Bailey was first given to the public. Ever since that time this book has been considered a standard and has passed through no less than twenty- one editions previous to the edition which is now being put out under the title. The Nursery Manual. In its present form, the work has been entirely rewritten and brought up to date in every way. In addition to the most complete directions for propagating all kinds of nursery stock, it contains an extended alphabetical list of plants with full indications under each one for propagation. The book contains a large number of help- ful illustrations and is written in such a way that it will serve the purpose of the student, the commiercial nur- seryman and the private grower alike. In fact, it is a work which no one who has to do with nursery stock can afford to be without. DREER*S **Riverton Special" Plant Tubs No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 100 10 20 in. $4.50 $49.50 $375.00 20 18 in. 3.30 36.00 293.00 30 16 in. 2.35 26.00 200.00 40 14 In. 1.90 21.50 170.00 50 12 In. 1.30 15.00 115.00 60 join. .90 9.90 77.50 70 Sin. .75 8.00 61.00 The Riverron Tub 1b sold exclusively by us. and Is the best ever Introduced. The neatest, lightest, and cheapest. Painted green and bound with electric-welded hoops. The four largest sizes are equipped with drop handles. HENRY A. pRFP.E»'"»-^fa'<»'"*^'"''^wrrts. 714.716 Chestnut St., Philadelpbia, Pa. CYPRESS GREENHOUSE STOCK PECKY CYPneSS STOCK HOT BED SASH 'jm^!^/ j^^j^ f^^ Circular D and Prioet THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER COMPANY NEPONSET, BOSTON 176 HOETICULTURE February 28, 1920 FUTTERMAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102W. 28th St. New York The Right People to Deal with. PhoM Watkins 9761-159 Consignments solicited. B. A. SNYDER CO. ^*,t,'.°'- Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists Supplies 21-25 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone Fort Hill 1083-1084-1085 WiLLiAi^ F. Kasteng Co. 568-570 WASHINGTON STREET ■ BUFFALO, N. Y. Would like to handle consignments from growers of good Snapdragon and novelties. HERMAN WEISS, Wholesale Florist 55 West 26th Street, New York City Boston Floral Supply Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS DEALERsjN (^ut Flowcrs and Evcrgrcens We manufacture our own Wax Flowers, Baskets, Wire Frames, and preserve our own Cycas and Foliage right in our own factory. OFFICE, SALESROOIVIS, SHIPPING DEFT. 15 OTIS STREET MA^/r^'r^^.s 96 Arch Street BOSTON, MASS. UDknown customers kindly ^ve reference or cash with order New England Florist Supply Co. 276 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Telephones, Fort Hill, 3469 and 3135 CHARLES E. MEEHAN WHOLESALE FLORIST, 5 S. Mole St., Fhiladelphia, Pa. Roses, Carnations, Callas, Sweet Peas, Pltunosa, Strings and Bunches, Adiantiiin. and a full line of all other Greens. HENTZ & NASH, Inc. Vlhoiesale Coiranision Florists SS and S7 West 26th Street 765 N£^ YORK T*l*phon« No. Fmrrmrat DESTROYED BY HAIL LAst Summer a florist wko had Imagined he was outside of the baU section lost upwards of 50,000 square feet of plass by hail with no insurance to reoom- pense him. He is now a member of the Florists' Hail Association of America. Profit by experienee and Join tlw As«o- ciatlon now. Address JOHN O. ESLER, Secretary Saddle RUer Mew Jersey NEW HAVEN FLORISTS AND QUARANTINE 37. Florists all over the count:-y are showing increased interest in the mat- ter o£ the numerous quarantines now being placed. The following letter has been handed to us by Mr. J. K. Alexander of East Bridgewater, Mass. It reads as follows: "Our Society is heartily in favor of the stand you have taken in regard to the Illinois Quarantine, as pub- lished in Horticulture. A vote was passed at our meeting to oppose the states passing laws of this kind; un- less checked now probably every state will pass similar laws which would be disastrous to the Dahlia industry. I will also bring this matter up at the Executive meeting of the American Dahlia Society to be held in New York early in March. Yours very truly. THE NEW HAVEN COUNTY HORTI- CULTURAL SOCIETY, Wm. J. R.\THCEBER. SeC. LANCASTER COUNTY, PA., FLOR- ISTS' ASSOCIATION Rather a small number attended the meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19th in spite of the fact that the matter of increasing the dues was up for consideration. This was partly the fault of the weather, as many of the members of this Association are men who attend their own fires and can- not leave if the weather is severe. The dues were left at the old rate but all of the ladies who transferred from the Ladies' Auxiliary are to pay full membership dues and be entitled to full membership privileges. We are not going to be left behind in the emancipation of women movement. The lecture of the evening was by F. C. Bucher, farm expert for Lan- caster County, and the subject soils. Visitors were Mr. T. J. Nolan and a representative from the Robert Craig Co. W. Atlee Burpee e.xhibited a vase of their new sweet peas in such fine shape that there are no adjectives to properly describe them. Albert M. Hebr. PARTICULAR AS TO VARIETY. "Have you no potted geraniums?" "No. We have some very nice chrysanthemums." "I must have geraniums. They are for my wife." "I'm sure she'd like these chrys- anthemums." "You don't understand. The geran- iums are to replace some I promised to take care of while she was away." — Stray Stories. February 28, 1920 HORTICULTURE 177 IJC'MlE'Y'ERiJHirEtibCb: Meyer Green Sinilax Throacl. ^3.00 per pound. Green Silkaline at $'^.50 per pound, in caHe lots of 25, 50 or 101) pounds. Liberal discounts in 500 or 1000 pound lots. Samples went on trial free of eharge. Manuiaotiired by the John C. Meyer Thread Co. Dept. WW. LOWEI-L, MASS. For AD Flowers in Setuon CaD •■ THE LEO NIESSEN CO. 1201 Race SL Philade^hia, Pa. EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619-21 Ranstead St., PhlUdelpbU, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Seasonable Varieties of Cut Flowers Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin N. Y. 10,000 $2.S0 50.000 $11.00 Sample free. For Sale by Dealers 6E0HGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLOWST 24 Stone St., Rocliester, M. Y. 1 ■ -^ CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. a -► Henry M. Robinson Co. 55-57 West 26th Street and 430 Sixth Avenue Telephone: Farragut 13 and 3180 GROWING LILY OF THE VALLEY. Of all the imported bulb stock, dur- ing the war, none was missed more than the beautiful lily of the valley. Here is a plant which I am sure can be produced on a commercial basis equal to the best imported Berlin crowns, says Prank W. Gilbert in the Canadian Florist. The heat and cold does not affect It, providing it has the proper .situation. There are such situations where, when once started, it could pro- duce all we would require. The lUy of the valley is a native of Great Britain. I have seen it growing beside the ditches in the woods and shady places, sending its rhizomes under ground and spreading all over just above the moss line, where the roots can reach the water, yet where it is dry on the surface. In choosing a site, two things are necessary, — water and shade, or par- tial shade, during the hot months of summer. The soil should be a sandy loam, with a clay or cool bottom. Pro- vision should be made for irrigation, or the Skinner system, much the same as one would for Ginseng. In preparing the land I would sub- soil it two feet deep, not trench it. Work in on top a good dressing of leaf mould, working it down level as a seed bed. I would choose the young pips which have been grown here for stock as it takes three years to grow a strong flowering pip. In sorting out the pips I would break the rhizome about one Inch be- low the pip to induce them to make fibrous roots. The best time to start them is the early fall, as soon as the foliage turns yellow. In planting stretch a line and cut straight down with a spade. Place the pips upright, about one inch below the surface and two inches apart in the row, with nine inches between rows. Make your beds as wide as you like, using a light cultivation to keep the weeds down. The following fall I would give a light coating of one- year-old barnyard manure and the same the next year. You will find that the second year from planting, young growths will come up over the bed. These will give more stock for planting. When you lift your pips the third year, lift your forcing crowns in the fall and store in a oool place, where they will not dry out. Liooking at this from a commercial standpoint. 4.000 square yards can be made productive, leaving 840 square yards for paths. They would produce 288,000 pips, which at $10.00 per 1,000, would bring $2,880.00 per acre. The initial cost of stock and labor would be the largest outlay. H. E. FROMEifr VVkoleaale CommiMion Florkt Choice Cut Flowert New AddreBH, 143 West 28th St., NEW YORK TelephoDes: 22U0, 2201, Usdlson Square. — WIVL P, FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28tti Street, NEW YOM Telephone 5335, Farraffut Call and Inspeet the Be§t iEstabllBhineiit In the Wholesale Flower DUtrioi, WILTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 WesS tSth Street tiew tork E.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists Please mention Hortlcnltiire when writing. RCED (SL KELLER 122 West 26th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our iitil DisitBS, Baskets, Win Wark (NoYiltlis and are dealers lo Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists' Beanisites THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cat Decorative Kvergreens Highest Standard of Quality. lOLTgest Stock in America. Write for Illustrated Catalog^ of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - r*EW YORK WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We have a nnmerous clientage of New York City buyers and the demand exceeds our supply. This Is especially true of Roses. We have every facility and abund- ant means and best returns are assured for stock consigned to us. Address Toor Shipments to UNITED CCT FLOWER CO., INC. Ill W. 28th St., New Yorii D. J. Pappas, Pres. FRANK J. REYNOLDS CO. Wholesale Florists Boston Co-operative Flower 260 DEVONSHIRE; STBEBT BOSTON, llASS. NifCHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMHISSiON FLOIUSTS OemriyMente SolUMed Hardy Fancy Fmm Oar Specialty tu mmn n,. DEmiT, wei. 178 HORTICULTURE February 28, 1920 THE BOILER OF Unequalled Fuel Economy Kroraohell BoUan, the be>* by tMt 1879. Forty y«*ra' exf«rleae«. THE QCALITT PLACE OF BOSTON Rcgardlne the KroeBchell, It U the b««t we bftTe ever bad and satlfifac- tery beyond ODr expectations. It beats up especially quick and baa saved us eoxulderably already In tbe price of fuel. Wben we are In need of another boiler we will girt the Kroeachell tbe first consideration. (Sirned) WM. W. BDQAB CO., WAVERLBY, MASS. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 466 W. Erie St. OHICAOO When You Buy -Get a Kroesdielt (,016.266 sq. ft. of (lass was equipped with Kroeschell Boilers durlnff the year of 1016. OHIO'S CE1.EBKATED CTCLAMSM SFECIAXJST After using your No. 12 Kroeachell Boiler I came to tbe conclasion that bad I to install more boilers it would be the Kroeschell and no other. It really is a pleasure to heat, ne troobls to get tbe derired heat in a very abort time. (Signed) CHRIST. WINTERICH, DEFIANCE, OHIO THE MARKET During the past week some decided changes have occurred in the market situation. Flowers have come in more rapidly than they could be moved. Probably the weather has had some- thing to do with short sales but in any event there has been a very liberal supply and consequent drop in prices. In Boston there has been a general sliding off in value all the week. Roses have run from 4 to 15c. with carna- tions from 6 to 10c. . excepting excep- tionally fancy stock of Laddie and Rosalia. Sweet peas have gone fairlx well at $1.50 and $2.00. Cal'las are now down to $2.00 and the market is full of them. Stevia is practically out and other things are selling slowly. Reports from Philadelphia show that while sweet peas are coming in freely, they are of excellent quality, which holds true of freesias and daffodils. There as elsewhere violets are in good supply and moving slowly. Gardenias are a feature of the Philadelphia mar- ket and moving well. This is practi- cally the story for all of the other mar- kets. There is a general decline in prices with a decided slump in roses in New York. BOSTON. W. E. Lenk, formerly with the Hali- fax Gardens, is about to establish a new plant in Arlington. He proposes to erect three Hitchings houses, 340 x 46 feet. Ground will be broken March 15th. Two Bigelow boilers of 12.5 h. p. each will heat the plant. Roses will be grown exclusively. Two of the houses will be in operation in the fall, and the third will be ready next spring. Mr. Lenk is known as one of the most successful rose growers of New Eng- land. The Boston Florists' Association will hold its next meeting Tuesday, March 2d. It will be devoted largely to a discussion of the wholesalers' problems. An important meeting of the Dahlia and Gladiolus growers of New England is scheduled for today, Saturday, at the State House in Boston, to consider the Illinois Quarantine. I. Mirsky. a salesman in the market, who recently lost his wife just after she had arrived from Poland, has been given a substantial check by fellow salesmen, customers and growers. For four years Mr. Mirsky tried to get his wife out of Poland, but she lived only four days after she arrived. NASSAU COUNTY HORTICULTUR- AL SOCIETY. A special meeting of the Nassau County Horticultural Society was held in Pembroke Hall, Glen Cove, Long Island on Wednesday, February 18. at 7 P. JI. President Thomas Twigg occupied the chair. •lames Hitchinson, Herbert Wood- ger, Stanley Balance, Alfred Woodger. David Dean, William Young, Robert W. Burnett, Edward Manda, John D, Wilson, and William Alexander were elected to active membership and one petition for active membershi]) was received. President Twigg was empowered to appoint a committee to secure judges for all shows and exhibitions to be held by the society in the coming year. Mr. George Piatt, one of our active members died with pneumonia last week and the secretary was in- structed to write a letter of sym- pathy to Mrs. Piatt and family. The exhibits for the next monthly meeting to be held ilarch 10th will be Pot or Pan of Tulip, 12 mixed Roses, 12 spikes of Antirrhinum, Arthur Cook, Cor. Secy. PHILADELPHIA. J. Otto Thilow will address the Florists' Club March 2nd on "Horti- culture in the South Sea Islands," illustrated by stereopticon. He was fortunate in securing some splendid pictures on his recent trip there, and this will be well worth going to see — in addition to hearing the comments of a trained observer in our own line of business. Recent Philadelphia visitors include Mr. Eckstein. Eckstein-Whitney Co., Buffalo, N. Y.; Elmer J. Weaver, Ronks, Pa.: E. P. Hotscher, Manheim, Pa.; Charles M. Weaver, Ronks, Pa. VICTORY FERTILIZER Exactly balanced to meet the needs of the Commercial Florist. Contains no sand, but is rich in humus. PRICES 10 lbs $ .90 25 lbs 1.25 SPECIAL RATES 75 lbs 2.75 IN 100 lbs 4.25 CAR LOTS Ton 72.00 Write for literature or, better still, come in and see us. International Products Corporation 9 HAMILTON PLACE, BOSTON Tel. Beach 3162 February 28, 1920 HORTICULTURE 179 Fir GuiakoBi Sluing USE IT MOW F. 0. PtIDOE CO. 12 W. MOMW/V NEW TOM Mastlca Is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of otiier glass as occure with hard putty. Last longer than putty. Easy to apply. CONCENTRAfEI) PULVERI2ED MANURi PslverUed or Shredded Cattle Manure Pulverized Sheep Manure The Florists' Standard of uniform high Quality for over ten years. Specify WIZARD BRAND in your Supply House Order, or write us direct for prices and freight rates THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO Cnloa St»ak Tarrd, Oblotco Dlffleut and rejected case* spe- cially solicited. No mlsleadlns In- ducements made to secure business. Over 30 years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal, consclentloni service. Write for terms. Address SIG6ERS & SreClERS Patent Lawyers Box 9, Nationnl Union Balldlng Washington, D. O. WE ARE SPEOIAXISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free from Bubbles rnlfonn In Thloknesa PAINTS and PUTTY Sreenhouse White ffi-p^'t'.Lw' Florists Prefer It will pay yon to set onr estimate*. ™= DWELLE-KfllSER «> 251 Elm Street BUFFALO, N. T. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements In this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net ASPARAGUS PLUM08U8 Asparagus plumosus seedling; $1.00 per 100: $8.00 per 1.000. ALFRED M. CAMP- BELL, Strafford. Pa. BULBS C. KEUR & SONS. HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 32 Broadway. CANNAS For the best Up-toDate Cannas, get new price list. THE CONAKD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa, CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 35c.; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY. Galesburg. III. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Pompons, rooted cuttings form strong, healtliy stock : Buckingham, Baby Yellow, Diana. Golden Harvest and Golden Climax, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1.000. Cash viith order, please. J. K. CHANDLER & SONS, Tewskbury, Mass. DAHLIAS Fragrant Peonr Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grinneli, $10.00 "per clump. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, Mass. Dahlias a specialty, new creations and old friends. List ready. WARREN E. SOOY, Hammonton, N. J. Dahlia Bulbs For Sale. The new deco- rative Dahlia Robert A. Fletcher, also the best American and imported. Send l:or catalog. Special, 15 for $1.00. W.F.BROWN, 46 Palmer St., Norwich, Conn. New Paeony Dahlia — John Wanamaker. Newest, Handsomest. Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. GL.\DIOLl S GLADIOLUS PLANTING STOCK Vi in. and % to under % in. America $7.00 $9.00 Blue Hybrids 7.00 O.ilO Empress of India 10 00 15.00 Hallev G.Ofl 9.00 Mrs. Francis King 7.00 9.00 Panama 10.00 15.00 Princeps 8.00 12.00 Schwaben 14.00 20.(10 War 18.00 2S.00 Willy Wigman 10.00 15.U0 10% discount on all orders for 10.000 or more of a variety. Cash please. W. P. LONG. WKST GROVE, PA. GOLD FISH Gold fish, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, fish goods, nets, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT. Breeder, 4815 D. St., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa, Large breeding pairs for sale. Send tor price list. LABELS Wood labels for nurserymen and florists. THE BENJAMIN CHASE CO., Derry Vil- lage, N. H. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO.. Orchid Growers and Raisers, Sonthgate. London, England. C.Ttt leyas and Laello-Cattleyas our specialty One trial order solicited. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BKTSCHEB. Canal Dover. O. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum Moss, orchid peat ind orchid baskets always on hand. LAQEB & HURRBLL, Summit, N. J. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, cholee collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tnb grown for immediate effect; also Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount Ulssarlik Nnr- sery, New Rochelle, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM B. HBILSCHHB'B WIHI WORKS. 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. HELP WANTED Two apprentices to learn carnation growing. Apply to WILLIAM SIM, Clifton- dale, Mass. ■\\'.\.\TKI> : Kits.- growers and section men in Rose Houst>.<;. Good chance for ad- vancement. Apply to H. G. Hampe, (Mont- rose) Wakefield Center, Mass. FOR SALE THE FOLLOWING GREENHOUSES One 40 ft. wide by 200 ft. long One 40 ft. wide by 160 ft. long One 30 ft. wide by 160 ft. long One SO ft. wide by 40 ft. long The sash of the above is "Cypress. " 200 boxes of 16 x 24 double thick glass. 19 lights to a box. Several thousand feet of pipe from 1 in. to 16 in. Un- limited amount of valves and tittings. Several thousand flower pots. Several boilers. All the above equipment is in first class condition. Plans of the greenhouses may be seen in the office of the firm named below. For further information on the above call or see the BOSTON MACHINERY EXCHANGE Room 403, 53 State St., Boston, Mass. Tel., Main 8432, M33 Horticultural Books For Sale by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. Cbrysanthemum Manual. Elmer D. Smith $0.50 The Clirysanthemum. Herring- ton 50 Commercial Carnation Culture. Dick 1.50 Commercial Rose Culture. Holmes 1,50 Aiolet Culture. GalJoway 1.50 Greenhouse Construction. Taft.. 1.50 Sweet Peas up to Date. Kerr... 1.50 Plant Propagation. Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. KaiDS.. 2.00 Plant Pruning. Kaing 2.00 Book of Garden Plans. Hamblln. 2.00 Landscape Design. Hul>bard 6.00 The Art of Outdoor Rose Grow- ing. Thomas 6.00 The Home Vegetable Garden. Kruhm 1.00 Vegetable Gardening. R. L. Watts 1.75 Parsons on The Rose 1.00 Principles of Floriculture. E. A. White 1.75 Foundations of American Grape Culture. Mrinson 2.00 Plant Materials of Decorative Gardening. Trelease 1.00 Aristocrats of the Garden. Wil- son 5.00 Bailey's Cyclopedia of Horticul- ture, 6 volumes 86.00 180 HORTICULTURE February 28, 1920 SiJI.OO-V.B. A 811,1'IIIIR-FISH OII^CARBOLIC COMPOUND The Master Spray of the 20th Century FOR THE CONTROL OF THE SAN JOSE, OYSTER SHELL, and other SCALE INSECTS. GREEN, ROSEY and WOOLEY APHIS— Known as Plant Lice. PEAR PSYLLA, CELERY, ONION and ROSE THRIPTS — Known as Plant Fleas. And t.he FUNGUS SPORES DEVELOPING the BROWN or RIPE ROT of the PEACH, PLUM and other STONE FRUITS. PEACH LEAF CURL. APPLE and PEAR CANKER and SCAB. Ai'd many other species of FUNGI SPORES. Send for the New Booklet Describing SULCO-V.B. A combined contact insecticide and fungi- cide of known reliability — Right in Principle and Price direct — go to your dealer first i!L' COOK & SWAN CO. Inc. INIECTIC8DE vC WK a.Sw4N Cohu Simple, Sure and Safe From your dealer or Add 148 Front 8tr«et KSW TOBK CITT 141 Milk Streot BOSTON, MASS. Geo. H. Frailer, Mfr. The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A Bpray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrlps and aoft scale. FUNGINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the soil. Qiiarts, $1.00; Gallon, $3.00 SOLD BY DEALERS Apbine Manufacturing Co. MADISON, N. J. )reer*8 Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenbouses Drive eisr 2nd true, because Doth txvels are on the same iide. Cao't twist and break the glass ID 'IrtviDg. Galvan- ized acd will Dot rosu No rights or left* The Peerless Glaziog Point {■patented. No others like^ It Order from your deale^ ot direct from dc. 1000, »f. postpaid. Samples free. HENKT A. DREER.l 714 Ch«itnttt Street/V FblUdelphta. S\OW OIL Sare yonr plant« and tree«. Jnst the thing for greenhonse and vutdoor ss*. Deatrays Mealy Bug, Brown and White Bcala, Thripa, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mltei, Ants, etc., withont Injury t* plants and withont odor. Used according t* dlrectUma, eur stand- ard Insectlclda will prarent raTagea »■ yaur cropa by Insects. Ndn-peis«Bous and harmless te user aad plant. Leading geedsaea aad Florists hava used It with waadarfal resnlts. Destroys LIca In Panltry Hanaea, Fleas en Doga aad all Daraeatlc Peta. Excellent as a wash far dsgs and ather animals. RelleTes manga. Dllnta with water 30 to 50 parts. H Pint, SOc. ; Pint, 60«.i Qnart, »0o.| >4 Gallon, fl.50; OalioB, t2.M; S OaU loB Can, *10.9«; 1« Galloa Can, f 20.00. Dircotian om package. LEMON OIL COMPANY a«^ i. 42a w. ii*|tN u MOmii. M. BIDGK raw TOKK Werlc ^ IdMt and LargMt Hanufactaren af FLOWER POTS WHTT A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. When writing to advertittn kindly mention HORTICULTURE BULBS AND ROOTS FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT T. R. BEGONIA BULBS Per 1000 Single mixed I-lj/a in. diam $110 Single mixed %-l in. diam. 90 Single in following separate colors: Scarlet, Pink, Salmon, Orange, Crim- son, %-l in. diam $95 LILIUM GIGANTEUM F. 0. B. New York size Per Case Per Case 7-9 300 $49.60 8-10 250 «JSO 9-10 200 60.00 10-11 160 49.60 11-12 130 47.50 F. 0. B. Denver 6-8 400 $42.00 7-9 300 49.60 8-10 2S0 47JSO 9-10 200 60.00 F. 0. B. Chicago 7-9 300 $19.60 10-11 150 49.60 F. 0. B. London (Ont.) 1-9 300 $19.50 8-10 250 47,60 9-10 200 60.00 10-11 150 49.50 BAMBOO STAKES Per Bale Per Bale Natural, 2 ft 4,000 $16.00 2 '/a ft 6,000 23.76 3 ft 4.000 23.00 ■ • 4 ft 4,000 30.00 5 ft 3,000 28.60 6 ft 2,5«0 27.50 TERMS: 60 days net. Ifo cash 10 days from invoice date, cash with order unless your credit is established with us. Write for prices on HARDY LILY BULBS, DRACAENA CANES, PALM SEEDS, RAFFIA, BAMBOO CANES, Etc. Established 1902. "RELIABILITY" is our motto. We occupy our own build- ing, a city block through, and give prompt, efficient, courteous service. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 CHAMBERS STREET NEW TOBK HORTICULTURE Vol. XXXI MARCH 6, 1920 NEW ROSES FOR 1920 We shall offer for 1 920 the three New Roses: — PILGRIM CRUSADER and MRS. JOHN COOK We want you to know them. May we send you full descriptions? Your re- quest will bring it. A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. UBRAKr MEW \QttK. No. 10 UAJCOlJU>t SWEET PEAS M'hh )Ih' new rT* will at this time. lAtn^, >ledinnt and Short. Jf.^M), Si.tH» and iSI.OO. ri SSY WIM.OWS In binu-iies of I'-i sprays, i'tv.. 5()*'.. 75e., SI.OO per htinoh. aiTordine to lenfith. ( ALENDl ;l.A $».(W, ^S.Wt, $4.00, S«.00 per UMI. Everything in Cut 1 lowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Supplies. BUSINESS HOURS: 7 A. M. to 5 F, flL S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The '^'''"'Xtuu of Philadelphia NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 117 W. «8th 8t. 1608-1620 Ludlew St. FrunkUn « St. Paal St«. WASHINGTON. 1216 H St.. N. W. FERNS THE VICTORY FERN (Nephrolepis victoria) We take pleasure in offering this new and valuable variety of Nephrolepis. It is a beautifully crested form of "Teddy, Jr." with fronds frequently subdivided on the ends, making a most unique, distinct, and desirable variety. This fern was AWARDED A BRONZE MEDAL at the S. A. F. Convention at Detroit in August, 1919. The judges of the award reported as follows: "Special stress is laid on the new fern Victory, with a rapid growth and a branching at end of fronds, making it a shapely plant. It should be a commercial success, and we RECOMMEND IT MOST HIGHLY." Stronc plants. 2y2-inch pots $3.00 per dozen, $20.00 per 100 Strong plants. SV-lnch pots 7.60 per dozen, 50.00 per 100 Extra fine specimens: 8-ineh, $3.00; 10-inch. $S.00j 12-incta, $7.60. NEPH BOLE PIS: Each EleKHntiBSima, elegantlBSinia coni»acta, 8V4rinch fO.lS ElegantlBsima and eleBantissima oompacta, 8-lnch 75 If usoosa. 5-inch 76 EleRantissima and elepftntissima eompacta, 8-lnch 2.00 Electtntlsslma and eleeantlssima compa«t», 10-incb 4.00 HarrisU. 8-Lnch »■«> Dwarf, Boston, 8-inch *.00 If plants are shipped In pots, 10% additional. F. R. PIERSON, Tarrytown. N. Y. FERNS We have on hand for immediate shipment a splendid lot of Pot Grown Ferns. Ail extra good value for the money. Shipped without pots. size Doz. IIHI lOlll) Bostons *-'"■ $3.00 S'iO.mi $190.00 .5-in. 4..'>0 :f5.(Hl BM.OO 8-in. $2.50 each Seottii *-i"- 3.00 20.0O 19O.0II .5-in. 4.50 35.(M) fordelta Com pact n 6-in. 4.80 .50.00 C.vnoinium Holly Ferns 4-in. 3.00 20.00 BEGONIAS Vernon, red miil pink mixi'il in pstra pond shiipc, n-ad.v for a sliift. 2-in. $2.75 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. 3-in. 3.7."i per 1(H», 35.00 per 1000. COLEUS Hrillian. .').OnO Rooted ('hr>'Siintheitiuni Cuttings read.^ . in< hiding (•oMen (Jueen, ]\Iari- gold, Razer, Diana, (ilow, Mrs. Poelil- niann, f hrysolora, Oconto. Early Frost, l)oty. Mensa, Godfrey and 30 others. $3lMtO per 1.000. Pot plants. $35.00 per 1.000. I. M. RAYNER GREENPORT N. Y. ORCHIDS We irrow and i<>n nothing- bat OBCHIOB. If yon are In the market for this elA«s ef plants we respectfully solicit jojit inquirtee and orders. Special lists on applloatloa. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. March 6, 1920 H U KTI C U L T U R E 183 Already attempts have been made by hostile interests to sever the connec- tion of flowers with this day of days. Only organized effort can cope with a situation of this kind, and we have It in our Pulilicity Campaign. But the Publicity Campaign can lie only what the members of our trade make it, and tliey are far short of making it all they could. Only a small percentage of those engaged in our industry are contributing to its sup- port. These contributors have tlie in- terests of the trade generally at heart. They are conscious of the great good our campaign is accomplishing, see their shares of the benefit materializ- ing in their own business. New Subscriptions .Tolin Eitcl, Greencastle, Ind H.oO Peter A. Cliopla, New Orleans, La. 2.'). on Ernest Welnhoeber, Chicago, III... 25 0(1 Michael O'Brien, Leno."5, Mass 5.00 Arizona Seed & Floral Co., Phoe- nix, Ariz 5.00 Honehton & Gorney, Boston. Mass. 20 00 William Walker Co.. Louisville, Ky. .'i.iiO Davis Floral Co., Pine Bluff, Ark. looo .T. F. Kidwell Co., Chicago, 111 25.00 Koerliel Bros., Jeannette, Pa 25.00 The Sihulter Floral Co., Durango, Calif 5.00 Joseph Traudt, Canajoharle, N. Y. 15.00 .Tohnsou Floral Co., Nacogdoches, Texas 5 IK) C, R. Brown, La Junta, Col 10 00 Stollery Bros., Chicago, 111 10 .M One Year Stelzlgo Floral Store, Bellefon- talne. O $5iiii B. C. Amllng Co., Chicago, III 100.00 Western N. Y. Publicitv Fund, Buffalo, N. Y ". 250.00 St. Louis Florists, St. I^uis. Mo.. ,%75.O0 Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n, Detroit, Mich 130 00 New York Cut Flower Co., New York City 2.50.00 State Florists' Ass'n, KnoxvIIle, Tenu flflOO Three Years Wise Adkisson, Greenville. Texas. JlO.Oo Idlehour Greenhouses, Macon. Ga. 15 00 Additional American Bulb Co., Chicago, 111.. $.50.00 A. Washburn & Sons, Blooming- ton, 111 50.00 Keenevs Flower Shop, Harrisburg. Pa 5 00 C. M. Ilanilton. Kewanee. Ill lO.un .?;l,739.00 Previously reported 37,680.00 Total $,39,419.(10 Jon-N Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York. ATTENTION ! ! Members of the S. A. F. & O. H. and Affiliated Societies: Are you going to attend the 7th International Flower Show, to be held March 15th to 21st inclusive, Grand Centra-l Palace, New York City? If so, during your stay, make the S. A. F. & O. H. Booth your Headquarters. A. L. MILLER, President, S. A. F. & O. H. Jamaica, N. Y. Ibolinm Privet Natnral Habit IBOI-ILJIVI THE NEW HYBRID ■HARDY PSRIV (L. Ibota X Ovalfolium) Now went out for the first time. Inquire for further information. One year fleltl kfowd plants; $5.00 each; Summer rooted, frame grown, $3.00 each; Plants in Ht4>raKe for Immediate shipment. The Elm City Nursery Co., WOOUMONT NVRSERIES. INC., New Haven. Conn. Introducers of BOX-B.\RBEKRY, well rooted summer frame cuttings — $65.00 per 1000. Iholium Privet When Trlmined We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS with onr Stock Seed Farm at Graas Lake, Mich., and our growing atatlona In every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all In charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for fnturs delivery. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynes Park, Lx>ndon, England. Send for Catalogue GARTERS TESTED SEEDS) InCi CnmerceBldg'VItoi, M.>t. IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that is well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES WhoUtale and Retml NORTH ABirWSTOIS, MASS. New Crop Flower Seed and Bulbs sow NOW Salvia, Petunia, Verbena, SalpiglossU, Asparagus, Cosmos, Candytuft, Snapdragon, Lobelia, Fblox, Scabiosa, Gypsopbila. BULBS — Gladioli, Cannas, Tuberoses, Caladiums, Dahlias, Anemones, Madeira Vines, Cinnamon Vines. Liliuni Auratum, Rubmm, Magniflciim, per case, S3S.00. Lilium Giganteum, 7-9 Case 300, 8-9 Case 260; per caM, $50.00. If you have not received onr Florist Ust, a post card will bring It. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. 12 and 13 Faneull Hall Square BOSTON, MASS. A. L. Miller Christmas and Easter Pot Plants a specialty Wholesale Only Jamaica, N. Y. WhenwritingtoAdvertiserskindlymentionHoiliculture ISI HORTICULTURE March 6, 1920 DAHLIA ROOTS (ACTUS. ATTRACTION. New hybrid, large clear lilac rose AVAL-^NCHE. New hybrid, pure white •BIANCA. New hybrid, delicate pinkish lavender, long stiff stem BOBNBaLVNN'S UEBLING. Rose pink •ELL,A KRAMER. Especially good rose pink *HELENE. Lavender pink with white center, fine free flowerinp: sort •J. H. JACKSON. Largest and best very dark crimson cactus, fine stem •KRIE.MIIII.DE. rink with white center, very fine cut flower variety MSrE. HENRI CAYEUX. Pink with white center. •PEBLE DE tVON. Hybrid, pure white with at- tractively fringed petals BCTH FORBES. Hybrid, mauve pink •STERN. Bright vellow T. G. BAKER. Yellow VOLiKER. Yellow , Doz. $8.50 2.75 ~ 8.50 2.00 1.75 100 $60.00 18.00 60.00 15.00 12.00 2.00 15.00 1.75 12.00 1.75 4.00 4.00 2.75 1.75 4.00 1.75 12.00 25.00 25.00 18.00 12.00 25.00 12.00 Doz. 100 *MME. V.AN UEN DAEL.E. Large flowers, white edged pink, fine form, long stem 2.00 15 00 •PRINCESS JULIANA. White, excellent for cut flower purposes 2 00 15 00 •SOUV. de GUSTAVE DOAZON. Giant red, larg- est and finest decorative in commerce 150 10 00 SYLVIA. Pink and white I.75 12'ofl WIUIELM MILLER. Brilliant purple 1.50 lo!oO COlOSSAIi. FIBEBCBST. Intense scarlet and very large $4.00 $25.00 MME. M.ARZE. Mammoth pure white 4 00 25 00 •MRS. ROOSEVELT. Delicate pink shading to soft pink, very handsome 4.00 25.00 •REGGIE. Cherry red, very free, long wiry stems. 1.75 12.00 •W. W. RAWSON. White tinted lavender 4.00 25.00 ♦YELLOW COLOSSE. New, Immense flowers of pure primrose, the finest yellow commercial Dahlia 4.50 30.00 PEONY. •BARON G. DE GR.\NCY, or MADONNA. Large white with pale pink shadings, long stems, excellent for cutting $2.00 $16.00 •GLORY OF BAARN. Clear soft pink very fine flowerinc. long stem 2.00 15.00 P. W. JANSEN. Rosey salmon and yellow 4.00 25.00 •QUEEN WILHELMIN.A. Best pure white peony- flowered 1.75 12.00 SOUTH POLE. Large pure white 4.00 25.00 SUNRISE. Bright pink 1.75 12.00 DECORATIVE. •CLIFFORD W. BURTON. Bright yellow, one of the best for oouuneri-ial use, an old standiiy.. ^l.'i'y -Si-. (Ml •DELICE. Bright pink suffused with lavender pink, popular commercial variety ELSIE DAVIDSON. Large golden yellow •FRANK A. WALKER. New, lavender pink, very free with good stem HORTULANUS WITTE. New, pure white •JACK ROSE. Deep crimson, good commercial sort •JEANNE CHARMET. Pinkish lilac, very pretty and a good producer JOHN B. B.^LDWIN. Salmon red •MINA BURGLE. Scarlet, long stem, free flow- ing, called by many finest scarlet on the market 2.50 16.00 SNOW. •A. D. LIVONI. Soft pink, always a standby, very free •ACQUISITION. Deep lilac, large DIAMANT. Pure white •GOLDEN AGE. Sulphur yellow, free flowering. . •PRIMROSE DAME. Primrose yellow, free flower- ing •ROBERT BBOOMFIELD. Fine large white, tall grower •STORM KING. Pure white, free bloomer, long Btems, very satisfactory •STBADELLA. Purple, free flowering, long stems VIVIAN. White heavily tipped violet -. WHITE SWAN. Pure white $1.75 $12.00 1.75 12.00 2.75 18.00 1.75 12.00 2.75 18.00 1.50 10.00 1.75 1.75 2.00 1.75 1.75 1.75 12.00 12.00 5.00 5.00 35.00 35.00 1.50 10.00 1.75 2.75 12.00 18.00 POMPON. •DABKEST OF ALL. Deep crimson, nearly black. free flowering $1.50 •ELFIN. Y'ellow, good everyday variety 1.75 LA PETITE B.ARBARA. Small white 1.75 •LITTLE BELLE. Lllac pink, free flowering 2.00 •SNOW CLAD. Small pure white, very free 2.00 The above list includes only those sorts suitable for mercial purposes, but those marked (•) we recommend cially for florists' cut flower trade. Not less than six of a kind at dozen rates, or twenty a kind at hundred rates 12.00 12.00 15.00 12.00 $10.00 12.00 12.00 15.00 15.00 com- espe- flve of ASTER SEED High grade tested stock for the pommercial florist, raised by leading Aster seed specialists. EARLY. QUEEN OF THE MARKET. White, Royal white, shell pink, rose, lavender, purple and mixed, % oz. 30c.; Vt oz. 50c.; 1/2 oz. $1.00; 1 oz. $1.85. MEDIUM EARLY. ROYAL ASTERS. Long stem branching habit, free from lat- erals, a valuable type; white, shell pink, rose, lavender, purple, mixed, % oz. 40c. ; Vi oz. 75c. ; V-l- oz. .fl.as ; 1 oz. $2 50. MIDSEASON. MIDSUMMER INVINSIBLE. An all around valuable florists' market sort. White, shell pink, rose, lavender, purple and mixed, Vs oz. 60e. ; 14 oz. $1.00; V- oz. $1.75: 1 oz. $3.00. The Three Best Rochester Types — MIKADO PINK. LAVEiN- DER PINK, WHITE ROCHESTER, H OZ. 75c. ; U OZ. !fl.2.j: V' oz, $2.25: 1 oz. $4.00. PINK ENCHANTHESS. An excellent midseason branching; Vs oz. 75c.; % oz. $1.25; V> oz. $2.25; 1 oz. $4.00. KING ASTEBS. Slightly quilled petals with incurved centers; We liave taken space at the International^ I'lower Show in week of March l.'itii, an*! will be pleaded lit mee't all our friends. call on us. white, shell pink, rose, lavender, purple, crimson and mixed, % oz. 40c.; 14 oz. 75c.; % oz. $1.35; 1 oz. $2.50. LATE MIDSEASON. CEEGO GI.ANT COMET. A strain selected for very large flowers with finished centers; white, shell pink, rose pink, lavender, purple and mixed, % oz. 35c.; Vi oz. 65c.; V> oz. $1.25; 1 oz. $2.00. L.ATE. LATE AIMEBICAN BK.ANCHING. White, shell pink, rose, lavender, purple and mixed, Vs oz. 35c.; Vt oz. 65c.; V, oz. $1.'25 1 oz. $2.00. IMPEEIAL DAYBREAK (very fine). Clear shell pink. IMPEKIAL LAVENDER DAYBREAK (beautiful lavender shade, very popular), branching habit; both of the above at % oz. 75c.;. Vt oz. $1.25; V2 oz. $2.25; 1 oz. $4.00. For very late blooms of Imperial Daybreak and Lavender Daybreak sow late. Excellent cut flowers can be had w^l into the Fall. VEBY LATE .AUTUMN GLOBY. The very best shell pink late variety. Follows late branching type. Vs oz. $1.00; 'A oz. $1.50; % oz. .^2.75; 1 oz. $5.00. New York, ami L. J. Beuter will be in attendance the entire If we can be of an>' nNsistaoce to visiting florists, don't fail to L. J. REUTER CO. Plant Brokers 15 Cedar St., WATERTOWN STA. BOSTON, MASS. Short P. O. Address: L. J. Reuter Co., Boston 72, Mass. GENERAL NEWS NOTES. Mrs. Jennie P. Snow of Sharon, Mass., met vnth a serious disaster in the loss of her largest greenhouse, caused by the great weight of snow and hail on the root. Although six men and boys worked all Sunday try- ing to clean the snow off, it finally caved in. About 5000 feet of glass in the building and the loss is estimated at about $3000. The Rochester Florists' Association i.s strongly oiiposed to the prdjiosed bill to establish a quarantine prevent- ing the interstate shipping of cut flow- ers, plants and similar products. Res- olutions were adopted at a meeting of the association protesting against such a bill which, it is asserted, will crip- ple the flower and seed business in the Genesee Valley. H. J. Hughes has given up his flower store at Sanford, Me., and returned to Dover. According to a New York report Charles Thorley, the florist, has pur- chased the former home of John D. Wing, a flve-story dwelling, at No. 16 West Forty-ninth street, which he will alter to house his business for a time at least. The property is 25x100. Mr. Thorley bought the late residence of Mrs. Rusaell Sage, at No. 604 Fifth avenue, last month through Micliael Dreicer for $441,000. HORTICULTURE VoL XXXI MARCH 6, 1920 No. 10 THE TALK OF THE TRADE One of the Boston papers is respon- sible tor the statement that florists favor daylight saving. There is a question as to how much truth there is in that statement. I have talked with quite a number of florists and practically all of them express them- selves as opposing the plan. Some are rather mild in their objections and some are rather strong. Florists in general are closely akin to the farmer. What is necessary for one in the way of sunshine and cli- matic effects in general is necessary for the other; take for instance the rose grower. The last cut in the after- noon under daylight saving plan must be made very early, or in other words, while the sun is still high. It isn't easy to get the section men to come back later on and make an evening cut; consequently buds are cut tighter than they should be during the very warm weather or they will be too open in the morning. Also, the general run of florists are interested in outdoor crops. Many of them have hay crops to handle as well as a variety of crops that are handled also by the farmer, and how many florists there are who are vegetable gardeners also. These are my reasons for saying that I doubt if the florists think differently than the farmer. The farmer is certainly in the minority but he has good solid reasons for op- posing the plan, and those who are in favor of it are, generally speaking, in favor of it purely through selfish mo- tives. Evidently the railroads are against it and for a very good reason. Take for instance Massachusetts; If it accepts daylight saving and New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine turn it down, which they seem inclined to do, there will be great confusion, and it is also by no means sure that Rhode Island and Connecticut will adopt it. In spite of the severe weather that we have experienced for weeks and weeks past, the rose plants under glass are feeling the effects of the sun. Bot- tom breaks are appearing, the eyes are swelling, and a more vigorous growth is manifesting itself all the way through. This means mulching, as well as more water and more syring- ing. Of course there are some growers who are so unfortunate that they are without sufficient coal to carry them beyond a tew days and are living in a sort of hand to mouth way as regards the coal pile. These growers are of course handling their roses at a lower temperature than is good for them, and this will mean less water and less feed. Those, however, who are push- ing their roses along normally will do well to give the plants a good mulch. Cow manure is always to be pre- ferred for mulching, but there are very few growers who are fortunate enough to be able to mulch with this. An ex- cellent mulch can be made up with horse manure by turning it several times, mixing a small amount of soil with it and adding bone meal. You needn't be afraid of horse manure burning or doing too much in any way if you use it carefully. Turn the hose on to it just as fast as it is put on the beds; one man with the hose to follow up as the other men do the mulching will take the fire out. Leave a little draft of air on to let the ammonia es- cape, syringe thoroughly on each bright day, and if plenty of water is used there will be no burning. There was a time when we were afraid to use horse manure, but that day has passed. Some florists mulch with this entirely and if used frequent- ly and not too thick, excellent results are obtained. If cow manure is used, generally speaking, it is better to use a little soil with this also, providing the beds are shallow and the plants will stand a little building up with soil on top. If they are filled to the top with soil, use the manure clear. The rose plants now show the natu- ral tendency to jump ahead so be sure that you don't try to hold them back. Syringe frequently, keep the wood soft, the atmosphere damp, and give them all the water that they will take. They will show their appreciation. A little talk on chrysanthemums for the coming season will not be out of place at this time. It is time now to propagate your stock, as well as buy those varieties which you have decided to handle as new ones for next season. Starting off first with the large flow- ered type. I am reminded of one in particular which has made good wher- ever it has been marketed, and that is the variety Barbara Davis. The bloom is bronze shaded with a lively red; the color is very difficult to describe. The growth is stocky, short-jointed, with heavy foliage, and if not planted too late, produces stems as long as is nec- essary for the market. Another one that Is exceptionally good if you want a very late one is Golden Misletoe, a sport of Misletoe, identical in growth but has a good clear yellow color and can be marketed well into December. Where fancy flowers are wanted, the white and yellow Chadwick are still the standbys for late varieties. For the grower, however, who wants aver- age commercial quality I would name the following as those which give good satisfaction : In White, Early Frost, Oconto and Smith's Advance are heavily grown for early. Charles Rager and White Chieftain are good midseason varieties, and for late, Glenwood Hall, Timothy Eaton and 'WTiite Seidewitz are satis- factory. Of course for very late, those which will come into December, we have Hamburgh Late White and Misle- toe. The very earliest yellow is Golden Glow, followed by Chrysolora, Mari- gold and Robert Halliday. Mrs. M. R. Morgan, Mrs. C. C. Pollworth and Gol- den Gleam are good midseason varie- ties, and one that has not been grown very heavily but is certainly a promis- ing one is Richmond. It is called an early Bonnaffon, which describes the variety in every way. Every com- mercial florist should try out this sort as it comes in ahead of Bonnaffon and I know of no variety at its season that is better. For late, the old standby Major Bonnaffon must always be con- sidered. Yellow Eaton is also a stand- by for this season. In early pink, we have Pacific Su- preme and Unaka, which are generally grown. Another variety, however, whicli is coming into favor and which is not grown as much as it deserves is Mrs. W. T. McNiece. For pink mid- season, the field may safely be left to Chieftain, and following that into the later pinks, we come to Dr. Euguehard and Edyin Seidewitz. For those who do it well, and it really is not a hard isr, HORTICULTURE March 6. 1920 variety to grow, Wells' Late Pink is very desirable. This tomes in some seasons iu good shape for Thanksgiv- ing, but it can be had later. Ham- burgh Late Pink is being introduced this year and gives promise ot being a good commercial sort. It is a sport of Hamburgh Late White, which means the same blood as Maud Dean, but the ori.a;inators claim that Hamburgh Late Pink does not show the center If taken from very late buds. We think about Oct. 1st is what they recommend. Of course there are any number of other varieties that can be mentioned, some of which will do better than these with some growers, but generally speaking I believe those I have men- tioned are the ones which are grown heavily and with the most satisfaction to all. I will take up the pompon.s next week. St. Patrick's Day is almost here, and apparently there is going to be a widespread call for shamrocks. For many years John F. Rupp at Shire- manstown. Pa., has been a very exten- sive grower. A few years ago he was considered the second largest grower of shamrocks in the country, William K. Harris, of Philadelphia, being the largest. Whether this is the fact now or not I am not sure, but Mr. Rupp tells me that he now has about 150,000 plants on his benches. He also tells me that the seeds are imported every year from Cork, Ireland, and planted out of doors in cold frames, where they are left until in November, when the plants are potted up into 2% and 3- inch pots. He believes that plants grown indoors all the time, that is, the seeds sown in a greenhouse, do not give as good results. Mr. Rupp ships his plants all over United States and into Canada. Even Southern florists take a considerable number. The plant which is grown for sham- rock is Trifolium minis; at least that is what the florists call it, and it is under that name that A. Blanc, of Philadelphia, introduces the "only genuine shamrock." It is really a variety of our common white clover, Trifolium repens. WTiether this is the true shamrock of not. nobody really knows, and nobody probably ever will know. It is simply a matter of differ- ence of opinion at the present time, for a great many people claim that the wood-sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) is the real shamrock. W. M. in the Cyclo- pedia of Horticulture has this to say about it: "Moreover, according to Sowerby the wood-sorrel is in perfec- tion on St. Patrick's Day. while white clover is not. The wood-sorrel is sent in great quantities from Ireland to Ivondon for St. Patrick's Day. On the other hand, it is said thai clover is the plant most commonly used in Ireland. Half a dozen other plants have their followers, and these are all plants with three leaflets. Nevertheless, there are those who deny that St. Patrick used the shamrock as a sym- bol of the Trinity. These declare that the water cress is the true shamrock. The question will always remain an open one." WHOLESALERS' NIGHT Important Meeting of the Boston Florists' Association. Tuesday night's meeting of the Bos- ton Florists' Association wao very largely attended, and the discussion which was carried on largely by the wholesalers aroused much interest. Mr. Charles Robinson, chairman of the wholesalers, led the discussion. Mr. Robinson laid the falling ofl; in the demand for flowers to high prices. He said that the florists in the smaller |)laces outside of the city limits felt that the high prices must drop because they cannot continue to do business unless they do. Mr. Robinson said that the wholesalers were trying the hardest of anybody in the trade to move flowers, and were paying higher prices in proportion than any other line. He also said that he believed that when out of town florists tele- phoned in for goods, their orders should be given to the wholesalers alone. Mr. William Thurston, manager of the Cooperative Market, made a reply to some of the charges made at the last meeting. He spoke in par' as fol- lows: I have been invited to attend this meeting and was informed that I should have an opportunity to make a few remarks in reply to the state- ments made about myself and the Boston Flower Exchange at your last gathering. At the last National Florists' Con- vention in Boston, there were dele- gates from our largest American cities who were instructed to study the sys- tem and methods of the Boston Florist Exchange, to see if our practical ways could be successfully copied in their native cities. We have the reputation of having the largest and the best market for the growers benefit in America, and to publicly publish a series of false, dis- crediting and untruthful statements about an institution which is so ad- mired by other cities, is little short of a crime. Now to get down to details, I want to answer the charge of retail selling in the marliet. This is one thing I have always opposed and fought un- successfully. We have had r\iles against it and at different times I have started out on campaigns to stop it, but the trouble is that no rules yet made had the necessary teeth in them, or in other words there has not yet been devised a way to inflict a penalty on the offender that would positively and effectively stop this practice. My efforts, whether persuasive or threaten- ing, have been ignored and on occa- sions where the offenders have been given attention by the Board of Direc- tors, they have e.vplained that the buy- er was a relative, wife, sister, or uncle's wife or sister's chum, or that the buyer was a wholesale cigar or clothing dealer who had sold them goods and had been invited to drop in so they could return the favor. What can be said in cases like that? How can a legitimate case be made out against an offender and how can a penalty be inflicted? The Board ot Di- rectors have not discovered a remedy so why not have those retailers who complain make suggestive corrective criticism and give us some intelli- gent and effective plan to produce the desired results. But let us take a broad view of this subject and stop and consider that everyone of us, soon- er or latter, will have things happen that will put us under obligations and favors to our neighbor and fellow-man. Now a florist is particularly fortu- nate in being in a line of business where he can nicely return these said favors and obligations by gifts of flowers or selling at wholesale prices. But you may say that the party you saw in the market was your customer. Of course it was your customer — but because he or she does favor you with their trade, do you think you exercise a control over their acts or the acts of their friends who may happen to be some salesman or grower or myself, one who may be indebted to your cus- tomer and who is repaying that men- tioned indebtedness in our own private way. Then again some of our growers get an order to be delivered in Boston or the suburbs. His greenhouses may be 25 miles away and owing to lack of material, uncertainty of express de- livery and handling, he simply tele- phones to me for assistance and I have the piece made up for him and delivered as he instructs. Also flowers for hospitals the same way. Being a stall holder and paying rent for his otC'ii place of business in our market, it does seem he has the right and privilege to attend to this part of his business without interference from March 6, 1920 HORTICULTUKE is: the retail stores or the management of the market. Again there are instances where pro- prietors of retail stores get too many orders for the same evening and they call on a marliet salesman to assist him and I positively Itnow of an en- tire wedding outfit of eight boquets baskets and other times of several funeral designs matle up in the market because the salesman could not leave as he was expecting shipments from his greenhouses. Should an outsider decide or object to any deal between two occupants of the same business house? Now they want to know if it is fair to have a salesman buy up flowers from each other or before the market opens. I believe the Board of Directors are tlie best judges of this question and it may be a question in some cases and then again there are instances where it should stand no interference from an outsider. For Instance I can't see where any comments should be forthcoming in the case of a small growler and stall- holder who sells his own flowers, has twelve or more hours work to do at the greenhouse, is short of help there and can't spare any time. He comes to the market early and wants to re- turn quickly. Now a salesman knowing these con- ditions offers him a price for his en- tire lot of goods and makes his ordi- nary salary commission out of the difference between the buying price and the selling price. Should this be anybody's business outside of the contracting parties? Is not this stall-holder simply transact- ing his business in his own establish- ment, the selling branch of his green- house plant. The growers are not stupid, they know the market prices and are not selling their flowers to the salesmen for nothing. The salesman cannot ask more than the market price, and the grower has the favor done him of quickly getting back to his work in his greenhouse and avoids the respon- sibility of waiting and collecting his money from some slow paying buyers. Just reason it out yourselves and see if it is not a rather bold assumption on the objectors part to attempt to interfere. It is asked, "is it fair to have the manager buy flowers to fill orders?" On every lease a stall lioltlrr signs there are a set of rules on the back, and Rule 17 rea*. «» ">« Pg", £?** at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of Marcli 3, 1BB(. At the recent convention o£ the Ten- The Blackstone nessee Florists at Knoxville, Mr. Z. plan Blackistone, of Washington, made an excellent address on local publicity. It seems to us, however, that a few of the points which he made should be given very careful consideration before they are accepted by florists in general. Mr. Blackistone's argument in favor of a better general and technical educa- tion among all workers in the floral trade can hardly be controverted. Likewise his proposal of a spring flower week campaign for different communities is reasonable. His third proposition which calls for a general newspaper publicity campaign the year round with a "Say it with Flowers" week in the fall can be endorsed by progressive florists everywhere. It Is auite likely true that there is grounds for the assertion that the ordinary florist is not as well posted about his business as he should be and could be. There are many factors entering Into the growing and sale of flowers, designing of set pieces, the decoration of homes and public buildings, and the proper handling of cut flowers, which florists overlook to a large extent, in the matter of publicity, too, the average florist, not having had any training in the advertising field, finds himself at a disadvantage. It is no doubt true that greater concerted and (»-opera- tlve effort Is needed to build up a market for flowers, but we seriously question whether Mr. Blackistone's plan Is not open to criticism. Mr. Blackistone argues that the mission of flowers is to spread beauty, fragrance, sunshine, happi- ness, love, sympathy. All this is admitted, but when the recommendation is made that the florists of each com- munity for one week of the year. In the spring, assemble their surplus flowers and give them away, we feel a little doubtful. Presumably considerable advertising would be derived from a "Florist's Spring Sunshine Week" as Mr. Blackistone would call it. but isn't there the danger, on the other hand, that flowers would be cheapened in the eyes of the public and that selling would really be rendered more difficult? It is argued that the flower business Is founded on the gift idea. Well, so is the candy business to a large extent, but how often do we find a candy store giv- ing away confectionery? The surplus and damaged goods and the stale stock may be offered at a lower price, but something is received for it. Nobody ever thinks of getting candy from a candy maker for nothing. Mr. Blackistone says that it is one of the joys of the florist's profession that they have the opportunity to im- part pleasure by giving away flowers, and that if no busi- ness returns come from it, yet the giver will reap heaps of satisfaction. We admit all this, yet It seems to us that the stability of the trade is threatened by a practice which leads the public to believe that the florists can afford to give away their products. It is human nature to begrudge payment for anything that was once obtained for nothing. If the flowers might quietly be taken to the poorer districts of the city and given to weary mothers and lU-nourlshed children to whom a blossom really comes as a ray of sun- shine, there would be some source of satisfaction. Also there would be good advertising in having mark-down sales, with the explanation carefully set forth that these sales were made possible only by certain temporary condi- tions. All sentiment aside, we believe the public should always feel that cut flowers in the shops are just as much a merchantable product as (landy or stockings or gloves. It seems to us that a great opportunity An opportunity for developing an increased flower missed trade in Boston as well as disposing of an unexpected surplus was wholly missed last week. Tlie matter Is brought up here because It would seem as though florists in every city should be prepared to meet such a situation and to turn it to advan- tage instead of weakly submitting to a loss. As a result of the weather conditions and transportation difficulties the greatest surplus that has been known in the market for many months was piled up. The ice-chests were full and the benches were crowded. Naturally it was impos- sible to dispose of large quantities of flowers before they spoiled. Penn was the only retailer who made the most of the situation by advertising a reduction in flowers, and he did not reach the point of explaining to the public why this reduction was made possible, which we think he ought to have done. Now in almost any other line of business the trade would be so organized that a situation like this could be made of real benefit to the people in it. Suppose that the florists' association had possessed a marketing committee whose duty should include devising methods to deal with a surplus. Suppose also that this committee should have rounded up the wholesalers and proposed a general cam- paign for increased flower sales. The next step would have been to get in touch with the leading retailers and to offer them a big reduction in price if they would do their part, which would consist of taking space in the Sunday newspapers to announce a special sale of flowers on Mon- day. These advertisements should have stated the facts plainly — that is. that because of the transportation troubles an accumulation of flowers had piled up in the local mar- kets. The advertisement should have gone on to say that the flower merchants had got together and decided to give the public the benefit of this situation, and that they were doing this by cutting the prices in half or nearly that In order that everybody might have flowers on that occasion. We feel that with this frank statement and good sized copy in the papers, there would have been a rush of busi- ness the next morning that would have entirely cleaned up the surplus and left retailers and wholesalers alike with the jingle of coins in their pockets. Of course nothing of this sort can be put through without organization ana without having some good brains on the spot, but it is the kind of program which would be of the greatest value to florists. Not only would they clean up their stock, but they would also get new people into their stores and lay the foundations for future business. March 6, 1920 HORTICULTURE ISO ALEXANDER'S DAHLIAS For Florists and Seedsmen If you are looking for something good for your florists' business, try my New Cut-Flower Varieties offered below. I highly recommend them; MAUDE ADAMS MINA BURGLE (New Show Dahlia) A pure snowy white very daintly overlaid and suffused tlie sweett'st shade of rose-piuk imaginable. It is the best of my introductions for florists' use, and a variety I can highly recommend. "Maude Adams" is the most prolific Dahlia of its color. It has good stems and is an early Dahlia to blossom, continuing throughout the entire season. It has the necessary features that make it .stand shipping well, and makes up good in all kinds of work. Strong divisions. $3.3U per dozen, S2I).00 per 100: clumps at $3.00 per dozen, S3,?.0O per 100. HORTULANUS FIET (Oiant Decorative Dahlia) Beautiful salmon-pink witli a slight blending of yellow. Good divisions. lttI5.(M» per 100, $2.00 per dozen. MADONNA (New Peony-Flowered Dahlia) A very beautiful white, very slightly tinted with a most delicate shade of lavender-pink. The form of the flower is original, each petal curling and twisting in a very pleasing manner. An excellent cut-flower variety. Strong divisions. $1.50 per dozen, $10.00 p^r 100; Clumps, $3.00 per dozen, $23.00 per lOO. (Decorative Dahlia) The finest scarlet cut-flower Dahlia to my knowledge. Flowers of large size, on long, wiry stems, well above the foliage. Good divisions. $1.50 per dozen, $10.00 per 100; clumps, $2,00 per dozen, .$15.00 per 100. FRANK A. WALKER (New Decorative Dahlia) A charming shade of lavender-pink, \yith long stiff stems, making it first-class as a cut-flower Dahlia. An exceptionally early bloomer. Good divisions. $3.50 per dozen, $25.00 per 100; clumps, $5.00 per dozen. MRS. WARNAAR (Peony-Cactus Dahlia) Gigantic flowers of creamy white, suffused a delicate shade of pink. An early continuous bloomer. Stems from eighteen to thirty-six Inches long. Good divisions. $5.00 per dozen, $35.00 per 100. If you are interested in Cut-Flower Varieties, I will recom- mend to you the best varieties in the colors you want, and give you the benefit of my twenty-five years' experience as a Dahlia Specialist. MT TRADE LIST OF 1930 gives complete descriptions and prices of Over 300 of the Most Cp-to-Date Dahlias in th« World, and is mailed free. Write for it now. J. K. ALEXANDER, The Dahlia King The Largest DaJiIia Grower in the World East Bridgewater, Massachusetts THE MARKET. The market has beeu going down .steadily for the last week due both to a largely increased sup- ply and a comparatively light de- mand. Truth to tell, the market is stocked more heavily than for many months past, and apparently a reaction has set in against the high prices which have prevailed for a long time. This is especially noticeable in the small towns, from which places orders are coming in very slowly. In Boston, some kind of an energetic campaign must be undertaken if the stock is to be cleaned up at all well. Roses are selling at 16c., with specials at 2.5 to 50c. Many carnations are going at 2c., while 5c. is a high price. Callas have come down so low that many sold at $1.00 per dozen, although the very best ones bring $3.00. Sweet peas range all the way from 50c. to $3.00, according to quality and the salesman's ability. Snap- dragons sell from $1.00 to $3.00, and Violets sell none too well at oOc. to $1.00 per bunch. Freesias are rated at from $3.00 to $10.00. In New York, the situation is mujch the same, although roses are running a little higher than in Boston. Carna- tions are quoted at from $3.00 to $6.00 the first of the week, but kept steadily dropping. Boston prices hold good for most of the other flowers, although violets are even lower than in the Boston market. Snapdragons are run- ning somewhat higher. Tulips sold fairly well, the price ranging from $6.00 to $8.00. Paper whites and jon- quils bring $4.00 to $6.00. There has been a considerable drop in prices all along the line in the' Phil- adelphia cut flower market. Nothing sensational or unlooked for, but gradual and steady as the week rolled by. On March 1st, the general run is from 25 to 50 per cent, lower than one week ago. Roses and carnations are covered by the 25, while sweet peas and calendula might be classed in the 50. Quality is better, if anything, and a big business is being done, although the flu. and other epidemics have largely abated. Lent does not seem to have hurt demand to any great extent this season. The story is about the same in all the other markets, excepting that Buffalo is getting rather better prices than either New York or Boston for carnations, snapdragons and violets. Japanese lilies are plentiful enough to be quoted in Buffalo and sell from $8.00 to $10.00. Mignonette in the same market brings $6.00 to $10.00 and calendulas $5.00 to $6.00. Altogether it is a very diflierent condition from that which existed a few weeks ago, and the trade is making a desperate effort to move stock more readily. COAL SITUATION VERY BAD When Horticulture was going to press last week the outlook was for the speedy arrival of sufficient coal to keep most of the florists going with- out loss. An additional storm, how- ever, with the piling up of transporta- tion difficulties and other troubles pre- vented the arrival of coal and created a very serious situation. At this writ- ing several growers near Boston say that they can hold out only a short time longer. In othai' parts of New England, especially in Vermont, there is only coal enough for a day or two. WAX BROS. IN A NEW HOME. Wax Bros., who have long been lo- cated at Tremont street, Boston, are now getting settled in their new store at 44 Temple Place. The new place of business is located in the heart of the shopping district and is three or four times as large as the old store. It has been attractively decorated and handsomely furnished, and of course contains the large assortment of care- fully chosen flowers for which Wax Bros, have become famous. li»0 HORTICULTUEE March 6, 1920 "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegrapb Dellrery 124 TREMONT ST. IM H. F. A, LANGE Worcester, Mass. Delivers to all Points in New England 190,000 Square Feet of Olass Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop HARRY I. RANDALL,, Proprietor. Uember Florists' Telegraph Delivery Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Florists' Telesraph DellTery Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, UASS. Deliveries of Flowers Bod Flanta In FALL BIVEB uid oonticaons territory. The Beacon Florist ' ^'fr.tr'' BOSTON J. EISEMANN, Manager, 14 years head decorator and designer for Penn's. Prompt, BCBcient Service Ooaranteed. A Card This Size Cost only Ji.OO per Week on Yearly Order It would keep your name and your specialty before the whole trade. A half-Inch card costa only 46c. per week on yearly order. Many plants will be benefited to a considerable degree by an application of lime, especially in houses where bone meal has been used liberally. Lime seems to make it possible for the bone which remains in the soil to be taken up and utilized. Fresh, air- slacked lime is good when free from lumps, but probably hydrated or agri- cultural lime is preferable, although it costs more. It's a good plan to work the lime Into the soil before applying water. Of course, no good grower will use lime where he has just put on a fresh application of manure, bone or tankage. Lime is not needed to make the fertilizer available at first, and too much ammonia would be liberated. While this advice about lime applies to many plants, it is especially applic- able to the growing of roses. This has been an exceedingly diffi- cult winter in all houses where it has been necessary to keep the tempera- ture rather high. The severe cold winds have made unexpected inroads on the coal pile and only thoroughly well constructed houses have been kept at the right temperature without undue forcing of boilers. Many grow- ers have run their houses cooler than they would have preferred, and with the coming of the warmer weather it will be desirable to push the tempera- ture up again. Sixty-four degrees at night is about right for plants start- ing into growth, but when flowers are coming a little cooler temperature is needed in order to develop large blos- soms. In any case watch out for mil- dew if you have to conserve coal, and keep the heat on well into the evening. Foggy, cloudy days are especially dangerous, and care must be taken then to keep the temperature up. This is good practice also after watering. It is not an easy or even a pleasant task to perform, but all the drainpipes should be put into working condition before the big thaw comes. A thaw is inevitable, and unless pipes, catch basins and sewer openings are free, a lot of damage is likely to be done. Sometimes it pays to have a few tile drains laid where water frequently col- CAMBRIDGE, MASS. 681 MT. AUBURN STREET HAROLD A. RYAN. Inc. g'.T.''£: BROCKTON, MASS. Belmont Flower Shop Member ». T. D. HIGH GRADE PUNTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST IHOMAS ROLAND, Nakant. Mau. LAWRENCE . • MASS. A. H. WAGLAND We Cover LAWRENCE, METHUEN, ANDOVEB, NORTH ANDOVER, SALEM. N. H. and CootlKuons Territory Member of F. T. D. BEVERLY, MASS. BEVERLY FLOWER SHOP y.T*^. MALDEN, MASS. J. WALSH & SON ^•"t': D* IH.AL.I_. "THo ^loris« Telephone 1422 « Main Street, TAUNTON. HA88. National Florist for Taunton and Vicinity OOD£ BROS CO lAMF STI«w »«*SBIw'8 IMPROVED SEMPLE'S BRANCHING White $0.30 $1.50 Shell Pink 30 1.50 Rose Pink 30 1.50 Lavender 30 1.50 Purple 30 1.50 Crimson 30 1.50 Mixed 30 1.60 Also All Other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Our Wholesale Price List If you do not receive a copy. HENRY F. MICHELL GO. 518 Market St, Philadelphia W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SaOS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 166W. 23i4 oz., .60 Giant Scarlet % oz., .40 CARNATION MARGUERITE. Farquhar's New Giant Mixed, 1/16 oz., $1.25; % oz., $2.00 LOBELIA. Farquhar's Dark Blue, Dwarf % oz., $0.85; % oz., $1.50 PETUNIA. Farquhar's Ruffled Giants Mixed 1/16 oz., $4.00 SALVIA SPLENDENS BONFIRE % OZ., $1.00; OZ., $3.75 SALVIA SPLENDENS COMPACTA % oz., $1.00; oz., $3.50 SALVIA SPLENDENS ^ oz., $0.75; oz., $2.25 SALVIA ZURICH Yi oz., $1.50 VERBENA. Farqnhar's Giant Blue, Pink, Scarlet, White, H oz., $0.35; Vi VERBENA. Farquhar's Mammoth Hybrids Mixed, % oz., $0.35; ^4 oz., $0.60; o»., $2.00 VINCA. BriKht Rose, White with rose eye. Pure White % oz., $0.50; oz., $1.75 oz., $0.60; oz., $2.00 R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY BOSTON, MASS. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GARDENERS. A gardeners' conference, under the auspices of the National Association of Gardeners will be held in the Engin- eering Building. 29 We.st 39th street. New York City on Thursday afternoon, March 18 at 2 o'clock, to which all those interested in the profession of gardening are invited. An opportunity will be presented for a general dis- cussion of the association's policies, the work outlined for it, and the opera- tion of the Service Bureau. This meet- ing occurs during the week of the Flower Show. An executive meeting of the trustees and board of directors will be held at the Engineering Building, in the fore- noon of the same day. The Garden Club of Ajnerica, which is manifesting an interest in the aims of the national association, will he ad- dressed by William N. Craig of Brook- line, Mass. on "The Gardener and His Cause" at the meeting of the club in New York City on March 17. Con- gressman M. L. Davey of Ohio will also address the meeting on Quarantine Bill No. 37. In a recent issue of the Garden Club Bulletin an article ap- peared by M. C. Ebel on "The Pro- fessional Gardenei-s." BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY We are snbseriber* to the NnnernneD's Fund for Market Development, also "Hmj It With Flowers" Publloity Campaign. GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN I'EA SEED In variety ; also otiier items of the short crop of tbis past season (• well as a fall line of Garden Seeds, will b« quoted ;on upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82DerSt.NEW YORK aod OR>NC£ CONN. SEEDS, BULBS. PLANTS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS. CORP. M-M North Market Btnet BOSTON, MAaS. COMING EXHIBITIONS. March 15-22, New York— Flower show of the New York Florists' Club at Grand Central Palace. John Young, secretary, 1170 Broadway, New York. March 24-28, Boston, Mass. — Exhibi- tion of orchids and other plants of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Horticultural hall, William T. Rich, secretary. Horticultural hall, Boston. March 6, 1920 HORTICULTURE 193 WILL SAVE FLORISTS MONEY. The F. T. D. Establishes a Bank Ac- count Across the Line. To facilitate, encourage and develop a closer relationship and a larger volume of international F. T. D. busi- ness this office has decided to broaden out and establish an International Clearing House whereby to save our members the unnecessary exchange rate that is forced upon our Canadian brothers. The P. T. D. office has decided to establish a bank account on the Cana- dian side as well as an account on this side, to mail checks owed by American F. T. D. A. members to Canadian members from the Canadian bank, and Canadian bills due American members will receive American checks from the F. T. D. A. office. Therefore, if you have any bills due Canadian members send them to this office with your check to cover, this will be deposited in the American bank and a check to cover your bill Issued from the Canadian bank and likewise with the Canadian bills, their checks deposited in the Canadian bank and a check issued from the F. T. D. A. office instead. Remember, that with co-operation we can do a great deal of good. Yours for more F. T. D. A. co-opera- tion, Aj,BERT PocHEXON, Sec'y F. T. D. A. WASHINGTON OYSTER ROAST. "And a good time was had by all," amply describes the Oyster Roast staged by the florists of Washington in one of the large greenhouses of the Washington Florial Company, in Alex- andria, Va., on the evening of February 28. Led by a delegation from Gude Bros., in a large limousine, the florists made quite a procession journeying from Washington to the historic Vir- ginian city in a string of poor men's Packards. The greenhouse was decorated with palms and ferns and American flags. At one end a platform had been set up for "speakers," but this was largely utilized by a colored orchestra that set loose a considerable amount of "jazz." Oysters and clams on the half shell and cooked in several styles, with all the fixings, were served. Among the speakers were David G. Grillbortzer, president of the Washing- ton Floral Company; J. Harper Hetherington, manager of the Four- teenth Street Store of that company; William F. and Adolph Gude, of Gude Bros.; Captain James, of the British Army and Z. D. Blackistone. Mr. Hetherington was in charge of transportation arrangements and the commissary, while Mr. Grillbortzer 1920 Offerings in Young Stock NEW ROSES AND CARNATIONS MRS. JOHN COOK, CRUSADER, MADAM BUTTER- FLY, PILGRIM, CORNELIA, FRANK W. DUNLOP; also the standard varieties, RUSSELL, COLUMBIA, PREMIER, HADLEY, etc. Send for our 4-page price list for descriptions and latest quotations. CARNATION CUTTINGS We can supply well rooted stock of the best Novelties and also the Standard Varieties. S. S. PENNOCK CO. 1608-20 Ludlow Street Philadelphia, Pa. FAMOUS WABAN ROSES Grown and (old •xelnilveir bjr WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES RoHes at wholesale; (hipped by ezpreai wiywhei*. Kinds: Russell, Hadley, Ophelia, Premier, Thayer, Brilliant, Killamey, White Killamey. Contracts given for minimum deliveries daily or weekly, with protection in Holiday Seasons. Write or telephone HeDtion thlB Paper BOSTON OFFICE, 15 BEACON STREET HATUABBLET SOO LILY BULBS storage GIGANTEUM, RUBRUM, ALBUM, AURATUM MELPOMENE, LILY OF THE VALLEY Careful storage, prompt express shipment on dates as arranged THESE KBLADY NOW GLADIOLUS, TUBEROSES, CANNAS, CALADIUMS WBITE FOB FBICES VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY 33 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. THIS SEASON'S NEW ROSES PILGRIM CRUSADER PREMIER RUSSELL HADLEY We are recelTlns dally ghlpmento of these new Boses, In Urge qoantitlea, and oan furnish same on short notice. We have a large stock at aU times of choice CABNATIONS, CHBY8ANTHK- MXma, ORCHIDS, VALLEY and AJttEBICAN BEAUTIES. Tel.. Main 636, WELCH BROS. CO. «■* »^B^o*yio^N?^ll.*'™^ 6948 looked after things in Alexandria. The latter delivered a few words of wel- come and then urged that all of the florists do their utmost to make the coming convention and show of the American Carnation Society a success. The guests pledged their co-operation and gave a rising vote of thanks to Mr. Grillbortzer and to Mr. Hetherington for the excellence of the entertain- ment. " MICHIGAN QUARANTINE The state of Michigan has placed a quarantine order against corn and a large number of plants from New Eng- land on account of the European corn borer, but has specifically excluded the cornis of gladioli and the tubers of dahlias without stems, as has the Fed- era! Horticultural Board. 194 HOETICULTURE March 6, 1920 RAMBLING OBSERVATIONS OF A ROVING GARDENER With the increasing attention which Is being given to garden refinements, more interest is being shown in dwarf border plants and in edgings. This applies not only to the kinds of flowers and plants chosen, but also to the manner in which they are used. I think It must be admitted that English gardeners are far ahead of those In this country In matters of this kind. It is with pleasure, therefore, that I give here the results of experiments made over several years by Mr. W. Robinson, long known as one of the most expert British gardeners, and chronicled in Gardening Illustrated. Some of the plants mentioned by him are not very suitable for use in New England gardens, but most of those in- cluded In the list here given will thrive in this climate What is said from here on is in Mr. Robinson's words: In my youth I saw many miles of Box edgings being clipped, and also endless labor bestowed on the clipping of Yews for hedges — a mean, wasteful work for the most part, and often done at a season when good work might have been done. This was the sort of plan of work shown in the old garden designs, which might well be mis- taken for patterns on a wall. When I had a garden of my own I made up my mind to si op all such waste and ugli- ness, and so got some old York stone paving, which, broken up, made edg- ings to last for hundreds of years. Also, I had in the place -rough sand- stone rock, which gave bolder edgings for rougher shrubs. Given these stone edgings, I enjoyed much beautiful lite of alpine and rock plants, which seemed to like the edging-stone as much as in any rock garden. In this way may be grown numbers of beauti- ful plants, which, though not in place In the bed itself, will give an added grace of color and flower. The Wall Hairbell (Campanula mu- ralis). — Of all the things used, this Is the most long-lived and useful. Other Hairbells of the mountains and Alps are difficult to grow, and even In care- ful hands are lost, but this lovely Hair- bell Is difficult to kill. It creeps up rocks, and even penetrates walls. This has been my best edging plant, flower- ing for years, and so densely that the number of bells In one foot of the line could not be counted. Australian Everlasting (Hellchry- sum bellidloides). — A newly come plant, this surprises me by its fitness for the work, being dwarf, ajbundant in bloom, and free-growing anywhere on walls and as an edging. Rocky Mountain Phlox (P. subulata and other dwarf kinds). — I have had these for many years now on the top of a dry stone wall dividing the lower garden from the rising ground, and their fine colors and other qualities have pleased me well in groups, which last for years in good health. Quick to grow, they are among the good edg- ing plants that help to keep down the weeds. Gauze Plant (Gypsophlla repens). — Of all I have tried, this has been the best as to endurance, being good in color and long in bloom. It has been more than ten years in one edging without it ever showing any sign of weakness. It flowers all through the summer and right into the autumn, and Is a great gain. The pink variety is just as useful as the white. Some- times other plants, as the wall Hair- bell, stray into It, and that Is an added charm. The Dwarf Lavender. — Of my edg- ings none meets with more approval than the Dwarf Lavender. It is not only more compact than the usual forms, but the flowers are of a deeper color. The Lavender, growing and seeding freely over a vast area on the warmer slopes of the Alps and in many lands around the great sea. va rles much, and to that habit we owe this and other forms. The Dwarf Lav- ender makes a neat edging in the fruit or kitchen garden where the large forms might be in the way. Mountain Sandwort (Arenaria mon- tana). — This very fine rock plant makes the loveliest edging of the bold kind that one could desire. Put over a line of sandstone blocks it flowered very beautifully, and is, so planted, very well fitted as a frame for shrubs. It is perfectly hardy and long-endur- ing. Tufted Pansles (hybrids of Violas). — A fascinating host of these, of sim- ple and often exquisite colors, makes lovely margins to flower-beds of roses or other favorite plants. Easy of In- crease and culture in cool soils, and best in the cool northern hill land, many fine kinds, like John Quarton and Lady Knox, are well known. This should not prevent us raising from seed, as in that way we get vigorous plants to form edgings or carpets, and may chance to raise a good thing now and then. In that case choose seed of the smaller race rather than the showy garish pansy. An Alpine Toadflax (Llnarla palli- da).— A modest, patient, and delightful little creeper In and out of the stone edging, always Increasing and always In flower bordering the Carnation bed or other not robust plants as It is so very dwarf. It is easy of Increase as ir It enjoyed the garden. Pinks (Dlanthus plumarius). — The welcome fragrance and pretty gray color of these make them welcome as edgings, and they often give us good effects. In my soli they are not so en- during as on calcareous or free, sandy ."loU. The Maiden Pink (Dlanthus del- toides) Is a hardy and bright-flowering Kock Cinrden .Along a Path March 6, 1920 HORTICULTURE lf)5 plant used with some effect, but the season of bloom is not long. In its vast family in northern and alpine lands there may he some free and hardy enough to make an edging in the choicest flower-bed. Purple Rock-Cress (Aubrietia). — Of the multitude of rock and alpine plants that come to these islands, this Is distinctly the most useful, growing on walls, rocks, and wherever a few grains of it are sown. Edgings formed with It are beautiful in every way. those best made of rich purple kinds. At one time different Latin names were given to the forms of the plant, but they are all varieties of one mother plant, though varying much In lovely color, and all as hardy as the Dock. Their flowering season is very early and very long — usually three months — which Is a great advantage. The growth is so dense that the plants are able to keep free of weeds, and edgings made with them will endure for years. Rockfolls (Saxlfraga).— The mossy kinds grow freely In cool soil, but are apt to perish in a dry one, and, there- fore, are only useful in shade. The Silvery Rockfolls I used with good re- sult, but these are apt to get patchy in time, and the flowers are rather In the way. Yet I am grateful to them, for silvery bells of the Aizoon group often carried me through (before getting so keen on the plants that grace the beds with their flowers all the summer. The great Indian Rockfolls have a dif- ferent use. The Japanese Stonecrop (Sedum spectabile). — Long an admirer of this fine, tall Stonecrop, I tried it around a mass of Rhododendrons and other bold shrubs, and there It throve and made a lovely belt of color every au^ tumn for over twenty years. But in war-time the shrubs began to encroach and the unmown grass to come in, and so with regret we had to change it. The Carpathian Halrbell (C. carpatl- ca). — There are several good forms of this fine plant, a white and delicate Intermediate color, between white and blue. All mixed formed an attractive edging to a bed of Rose Zephirln on Its own roots. A good perennial, may It remain long at Its post. Hepatlca (Anemone Hepatica). — Often too scarce for edgings, and often seen as poor forgotten dots, I have at last taken courage and made some edgings of it in the past fine Oc- tober days. But as It has a poor chance In the open sun. It Is used to border the paths under the pergola, where the shade. It Is hoped, will be right for Its health and endurance. The plants are all of the wild blue ^Ind, never having seen any of the Wishing to Retire From Business I will sell as a whole or incorporate Greenhouses, Real Estate and Store with long lease. Profits for 20 years have averaged better than $10,000 yearly. H. F. LITTLEFIELD WORCESTER, MASS. double kinds or other variations so pretty. LETTER FROM AMMANN. He Tells About the Progress of the American Flower Growers' Asso- ciation. February 27, 1920. March 17 and 18, the Committee on Constitution and By-Laws for the National Growers' Association will meet in New York. We will appreciate suggestions anyone has to offer. Write them to the undersigned. Immediately after Easter I shall be ready to visit any community and assist in organizing a local organiza- tion. Write so that dates may be agreed upon. We shall not encourage the organizing of locals with a mem- bership of less than twenty-five. Let us take time by the forelock and organize as many locals as we can prior to the big National Meeting at Cleveland in August. Illinois already has one local with 100 members, and we expect in the near future, to organize two more locals. So, get busy, you other states, write the undersigned and let us help you. Why You Need a National Growers' Organization — Because: It will constantly work for your in- terests as a flower grower. It will elevate the flower business in general and make it both more pleas- ant and profitable. It will safeguard your heavy invest- ments in an extremely hazardous business. It will afford protection from unjust, unfair and harmful legislation. It will assist you in the production of high grade flowers and plants. It will remove the drudgery of the grower. Its activities will procure prices for a grower's products commensurate with the chances he takes. It will help you to solve many per- plexing problems. It will extend the demand for your products. It will minimize the annual waste of flowers. Why the National Growers' Organiza- tion Needs You — Because: With you the organization is strong- er than without you. Your experience will be a valuable asset. Team work is a necessity always. More abuses in the trade can be cor- rected with your assistance. Meetings are of greater value when many participate. We live but a short time, so let's make the most of it. \ Your financial support will permit the organization to extend its activi- ties. The more intelligence assembled, the greater the force. In unity there is strength. It will add one more booster for better conditions in the trade. Your interests are common with those of many others. J. F. AMM.4.NN, Secy. BOUVARDIA There is always a shortag^e in BOUVARDIAS WHY NOT ORDER NOW Single White Single Pink Single Red 100 1000 2 inch pots $7.50 $65.00 2% Inch pots 8.00 10.00 April Delivery C. U. LIGGIT 303 Bnlletin Bids. Philadelphia, Fa. 196 HOKTICULTURE March 6, 1920 FUTTERMAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102W. 28th St. New York The Right People to Deal with. Phone Watkios 97BI-159 Consignments solicited. B. A. SNYDER CO. ^*±-" Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists Supplies 21-25 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone Fort Hill 1083-1084-1085 William F. Kasting Co. 568-570 WASHINGTON STREET BUFFALO, N. Y. Would like to handle consignments from growers of good Snapdragon and novelties. HERMAN WEISS, Wholesale Florist 55 West 26th Street, New York City Boston Floral Supply Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS DEALERsjN Q^^ Flowers and Evergrccns We manufacture our own Wax Flowers, Baskets, Wire Frames, and preserve our own Cycas and Foliage right in our own factory. OFFICE, SALESROOMS, SHIPPING DEPT. 15 OTIS STREET ^^^^^^.T^-.,, 96 Arch Street BOSTON, MASS. Dnknown cnstomers kindly give reference or cash with order RHODE ISLAND NURSERYMEN Providence. R. I. — Asserting that not one cent has been appropriated by the state for the benefit of nurserymen here, while other states expend large sums, the Rhode Island Nurserymen's Association unanimously voted to ask the legislature for $2,500 to properly inspect and supervise "cleaning up" work in the nurseries. The following new members were elected: L. F. Kinney, Kingston; W. H. Hollinsworth, Providence; H. H. De Wildt, Providence; Lawrence Hay, East Providence; E. Leemery, Woon- socket; Thomas Shaw, Forestdale; Herman Dolbeck, Woonsocket; Percy Sherman, Portsmouth, and August Ourade, Narragansett Pier. The following oflScers were elected for the ensuing year: President, C. W. Morey of Woonsocket; vice-president, waiter Barth of Newport; secretary, D. A. Clarke of Fiskeville; treasurer, V. A. Vanicek of Newport; executive committee, H. H. De Wildt of Provi- dence, C. M. Holland of Woonsocket and William A. Hollingsworth of Prov- idence. Paul V. Fortmiller in discussing the "Present and Future Demand of Nur- sery Stock," called attention to the fact that conditions at the present time are different from any previous season, foremost of which is the short- age of nursery stock. He explained this shortage because of unusually large demand for nursery stock that has been created by so many workmen who through the greatly increased wages have purchased their own homes and are now beautifying their places. Another reason for the short- age was because of the lack of labor during the war, which curtailed the production of stock. The quarantine also has contributed to the shortages. SULPHURIC ACID FOR SWEET PEAS It Has Proved an Effective Aid to Germination. In the English Sweet Pea annual for 1920 Mr. T. A. Weston writes very interestingly about the use of sul- phuric acid as an aid to germination. He says: Prior to the discovery that some Sweet Pea seeds were particularly hard and almost impervious to moist- ure, many seeds were sowa which never appeared, or at least were so slow in germinating that they were given up as lost. Prior to the days of the Spencers, seed for the most part was very cheap, and it was only when the rage for novelties developed that growers realized how difficult some seeds were to germinate. In later years varieties came into commerce that gave a percentage of seed so hard that months in the soil had no effect. The trouble was not wholly connected with the Spencer varieties. With the chipping treatment grow- ers were able to ensure a quick and even germination of their Sweet Pea. It was a fairly easy plan for the ama- teur. For the trade grower, who han- dled seed by the pound, it was by no means a joke, but with new and expen- sive varieties there was no alternative, until the acid treatment was dis- covered. It is some years since I first made known in a gardening contemporary the sulphuric acid method of treating seed, which gives equally good and perhaps better results than chipping, without the latter's difficulties. The treatment may be applied to all varie- ties, but split seeds should not be sub- jected to it. The discovery was hit upon more or less by accident, when experiments were made with a view to discovering whether sterilization of seed would be helpful against rot, etc. Most growers have experienced the rotting off trou- ble, and some years ago a worker at one of the American Universities set out to circumvent this and many other Sweet Pea diseases, "Streak" included. On the latter subject I had consider- able correspondence with him, even supplying him with materials. We found no real cure for "Streak," but the acid treatment of seed was one discovery of importance. At one time I had the impression that the darkest colored seeds were the hardest, but many tests disproved this, inasmuch that even white seeds will remain dormant over long periods. I have found seeds of King White, own saved, absolutely unchanged after 24 days sown in a slightly heated pit. March 6, 1920 HORTICULTURE i;tr ik 2 0Z. FF i BEST IN.THE;, WORLD CHARLES E. MEEHAN HHOLESAI.F, I'l.OKIST, .~> S. Mole St., IMilladelphia, Fa. Roses, CarmUions, Callas, Sweet Peas, Plumosa, Strings and Bunchos, .\(liantuni. and a full line of all other Greens. For All Flowwt m Season Call od THE LEO NIESSEN CO. 1201 Race SL Phfladelphia, Fa. EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619-21 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Seasonable Varieties of Cut Flowers Wired Toothpicks Manafactared by W. J. GOWEE, Berlin N. Y. 10,000 $2.S0 60,000 $11.00 Sample free. For Sale by Dealers GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. CUTf LOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. Henry M. Robinson Go. 55-57 West 26th Street and 430 Sixth Avenue Telephone: Farragut 13 and 3180 When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE The worst sinner, however, was a specially good pink selection I made from Money-maker. Not anticipating trouble, I sowed three hundred and nine seeds on October 18th without treatment. Twenty days later, finding only six above the soil, I made an ex- amination, and in the end had to earth out the entire batch. Two hundred and sixty-six were absolutely flint, the remainder either just chitting or swelled. The cuticle of the dormant ones so strongly resisted the knife, that I decided to give them 30 minutes in acid. Four days after resowing every seed I examined had emitted its rootlet. The treatment is simplicity itself. Turn the seed into a pan or dish, and pour over it sufficient sulphuric acid, full strength, to wet the whole when well stirred. If desired, cover entirely with acid. The safety line for the hard- est seed is 30 minutes. Some will stand more, but one hour will kill practically every seed. My own experience is that the greyish stony looking seeds are the toughest, and thirty minutes is their portion. Between 15 and 30 min- utes is effective for brown to black, whilst 10 minutes is a safe period for white and mottled seed such as the lavender varieties give. This season, having all home saved seed, I gave the R. F. Felton seed only five minutes, and the same for white seed. The hard unswollen examples in the untreated King White, however, suggest that 10 to 15 minutes can be administered, but all splits should be removed. After soaking, which, by the way, shows no visible effect, wash the seed thoroughly in several changes of water and lay out until sufficiently dry to make sowing easy. The acid can, of course, he used time after time. It is easy to pour it off into another pan, so that several lots may be under way. Only earthen- ware pans must be used, the ordinary clay seed pan being quite suitable. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK A lecture on "Rose Gardens" will be delivered on Wednesday, March 17th, 8.1.5 p. m.. at the American Museum of Natural History, 77th street and Central Park West, at a meeting of the society to be held on that date. The lecture is by Mr. Edmund M. Mills, president of the Syracuse Rose Society, an enthusiastic amateur grov/er of roses for over forty years. He will have much to tell us about the rose and its culture, and those who do not attend will be missing a great oppor- tunity. An invitation is extended to all to attend. There is no admission charge to the lecture. George B. Nash, Secy. H. E. FROMENT WboleMOe Goinimaaion Florist Choice Cut Flowers New Address, 143 West 28th St., MEW TOKK Telephones: 2200, 2201, Madison SQnara. — WWL P. FORD— Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NfW YORK Telephone S335, Farrasnt Call and Inspeot the Best Establishment In the Wholesale Flower District. WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesal^i Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 13S Wes* ?8th Street New Sork TeieS'l«ii«!ni<»=i*S*=5SSS laadlsoB: Sqioar® E.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists Please mention Hortloaltnre when writing, RCED (SL KELLER 132 West 26th St., New York Florists' Supplies We mannfacture all our Istal DeslEDS, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and are dealers in Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists' Beaoisltes THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cnt Deeoratlve ETrgreens Highest Standard of Qaallty. I>arKeBt Stock In America. Write for niostrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 w. 28th St., - - ^a:w york WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We have a numerous clientage of New York City buyers and the demand eiceeds our supply. This is especially true of Roses. We have every facility and abund- ant means and best returns are assured for stocis consigned to us. Address Your Shipments to UNITED CUT FLOWEB CO., INC. Ill W. 28th St.. New York D. J. Fappas, Pres. FRANK J. REYNOLDS CO. Wholesale Florists Boston Co-operative Flower Market 260 DEVONSHIRE STBBHT BOSTON, MASS. MiCfflGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANOE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Conalcnments SoHslted Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty tM mmn st. Detroit, micil ins HORTICULTURE March 6, 1920 Unequalled Fuel Economy THE BOILER OF Kroeschell BoUer*, tbe best bj test 1879. Forty years' exr>Mienoe. THE QOAUTT PLACE OF BOSTON Regardlog the KroeBchell, It Is the be*t we have ever had and satlefac- tory beyoDd onr expectations. It faeata up especially quick and has saved us considerably already In the price of fnel. When we are In need of another boiler we will fflve the Kroeachell the first consideration. (Signed) WM. W. BDQAR CO., WAVBKLBY. MASS. No UASonry — No Tobe* TCBEI.E88 BOLLEB Kroeschell Bros. Co., M6 W. Elrle St. CHICAGO When You Buy -Get a Kroeschell 1,016.288 sq. (t. of gliMB was equipped wltb Kroeschell Boilers dorlnff tbe year of 191A. OHIO'S CE1,£BBATED CSCLiAUEN SPECIAUST After nalng yoar No. 12 Kroeschell Boiler I came to the conclaslon that had I to Install more boilers It would be the Kroeschell and no other. It really U a pleasure to beat, no troable to get the desired beat In a very short time. (Signed) CHEIST. WINTEEICH, DBFIANCB, OHIO. Alfred M. Campbell extends a cordial invitation to visit his plnce at Strafford just now and see the finest block of Easter Lilies in this part of the coun- try. It is none too early tor the store- men to be looking around and making their arrangements on this great spec- ialty for the coming holiday and Mr. Campbell's fame as a successful grow- er of it is now well established. He is also strong on Hydrangeas and several other standbys. Hush! Tell it not in Gath. Another atrocity. The boys have quieted down a bit on the billboard matter, but I was up in the Pennock Market today and overheard a Fishtown florist ask- ing for green dye. Now we'll be hav- ing to go O^ound the other way to avoid the awful green carnation. It good old St. Patrick were alive today he'd sure excommunicate for that kind of villainy. Many florists outside of Philadelphia will be sorry to hear of the death of Charles H. Eimerman. which occurred Feb. 29th. He was a prominent mem- ber of the legal profes.sion and for over twenty years took an active interest in the doings of the Florists' Club, of which he was an associate member. He was a keen bowler and an expert at shuffleboard and was generally well up towards the top whenever there was a tournament. While small in stature he was "all there" physically and very much of a man. He numbered among his legal clients many men prominent in our business, among them the late William K. Harris, who remained his bosom friend to the last. In early life he entered Girard College, that famous institution for orphan boys, and graduated from there with the highest honors. He was 59 years of age, a member of the Union League and many other societies. My old friend Bill Baker was ten- dered a surprise party at his home in Philadelphia, March 1st. The supper was followed by a dance and there were a few speeches and some merry- makings generally in the course of the evening. The presentation from his old friends took the form of a gold mounted French briar and a big can of the finest Umpty Ump mixture. Also a silk American flag. The chief con- spirators in planning the program were William Cra^\^ord and Miss Mary Baker. Among those present were Bart Cartledge, Bob Kift, Charley Kah- lert, Ben Starkey. Gene Bernheimer and other old friends of the family. A very pleasant and merry evening was spent, and our old friend, who carries his eighty years with great sprightli- ness, was made happy by seeing others happy, and felt quite swelled up — as he had a good right to be. Long life to him. BOSTON. The passing of John Charles Olm- sted, the landscape architect, has been learned with deep regret. Mr. Olm- sted, who was long associated with the late Frederick Law Olmsted, has done much very important work throughout the country. Mr. James J. Casey, proprietor of tlie Rosary Flower store at Copley Square was married recently to Miss Minnie E. O'Brien of Quincy. For the past two weeks or more Penn the Florist has kept crowds of people in front of his windows by a most gorgeous display of decorated weeds. These novelties, which are be- ing put out l)y a (Chicago firm, include a great number of common field and garden weeds as well as other wild plants, all of them painted or other- wise colored so as to produce most remarkable tints and shades. Penn is using them very lavishly, and as few people in Boston ever saw them before, they naturally arouse a great amount of curiosity as well as admira- tion. They have sold well, too, and are capable of being used in a great many ways as a supplement to flowers. The company wliich is to be formed by the merger of the Boston Floral Supply Co. and the B. A. Snyder Co. will be known as the Boston Floral Supply & Snyder Co. MANDA ORCHIDS SHOWN IN BOSTON Joseph Manda of West Orange, N. J., showed 20 vases of cut orchid blooms at Horticultural Hall. Boston, where an illustrated lecture, the first of a series on "The Living Plant," was given by Prof. W. J. V. Osterhaut, pro- fessor of botany in Harvard, last Sat- urday afternoon. With the aid of lantern slides, the speaker described the requirements for successful germi- nation and the forces which direct the root in its search for food and water. Two exhibits in the Manda collection which attracted much attention were cut blooms of the brasso-cattleya Lee- maniae, one a fine yellow and the other a beautiful greenish-yellow, the blos- soms measuring several inches across. Other specimens of this variety were Thorntonii, Veitchii and the large-flow- ered Marie. Of Cattleya Schoederae there were fine specimens of 'Veronica and the richly-colored Victory. A strik- ing specimen was the laelio-cattleya -Arcturus, with a combination of bril- liant purple and burnt orange colors. Of cattleya trianae there was a fine specimen of the new variety, Mrs. E. Warren Hood, of a pale lavender tint, the throat of yellow and the lip of rose purple and lavender. DREER*S ILORIST SPEGIALTIBS R«w Brukd New StrU .RIVERTON" HOSE Furnished lengths u^ to 300 ft. without seam or ioint. Tbi HOSE fir thi FLMIST Ja^-inch, per h., 2a c. Reel of soon. " 21 c. a Reds, 1000 ft. *' 20 c. M-ioch, " 19 c. Heels, 300 ft., " 18 c. Couplings furnished with- out charge HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestmjt S*. PuiLADELnaA, Pa. March 6, 1920 HORTICULTURE 199 F. 0. PtnOE CO. 12 w. Mwmm NEW TOM Uastica is alastlc and tenacious, adniitB of •xpansioD and contraction. Putty liecomes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaklnir of other glass as occure with hard putty. Last longer than putty. Basy to apply. CONCENTRATED PULVERIIED MANURE F«tT«rU«d mr Shredded Cattle Manure Fulverlzed Sheep Manure The Florists' St&ivdard of uruform high quality for over ten years. SpecifV WIZARD BRAND in your Supply House Order, or write us direct for prices and Ireight rates. THE PULVERIZBD MANURE CO. Cnloa Bt*«k Tarfl, ObUaco DIfflout and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading in- ducements made to secure bnainesa. Over 30 years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SICGERS & SNMiEiiS Patent Lawyers Box 9, National Union Bul!dlB4 Washlnsrton, D. O. WK ABE 8PB10IAXI8T8 IN GREENHOUSE GLASS l'^e« from Bubbles llniform In Thickness PAINTS and PUTTY Greenhouse White (Spnil-rn»te) The Palat I'articular Florists Prefer It will pay yoa to get our eRtlmate*. THE DWELLE-KfllSER <>« 2.51 Elm Street IJl'FI.il.O, N. Y. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BULH8 C. KEUR & SONS. IIILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 32 Broadway. CANNAS For the best Up-to-Date Cannas, get new price list. THE CONAKD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pilisbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 35c.; 3000 for Jl.OO post- paid. I. L, PILLSBURY, Galesburg. 111. til ky.s.\ntiiemi;ms Pompons, rootfil cuttings form strong, healthy stuck: Buckingham, liaby Yellow, Diana. Golden Harvest and Golden Climax, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1.000. Cash with order, please, J. K. CHANDLER & SONS, Tewskbury, Mass. THE BEST In Novelties and Standard Kinds. Cat:ilogne on .\pplication. ELMER D. SMITH & CO. Adrian. Mich. DAHLIAS Fragrant Peonv Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grinnell. ,$111.00 per clump. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, Mass. D.\HLIA SEED from my original giant single dahlias. Gorgeous mixed colors. Price to the trade, $1.00 per oz. (iEO I.. STILLM.W, Dahlia Specialist. Box 11-20. Westerly. K. I. Get my Catalogue. Dalilias a specialty, new creations and old friends. List ready. WARREN E. SOOY, Hammonton, N. J. Dahlia Bulbs For Sale. The new deco- rative Dahlia Robert A. Fletcher, also the best American and imported. Send tor catalog. Special, 15 for $1.00. W.P.BROWN. 46 Palmer St.. Norwich, Conn. New Paeony Dahlia— John Wanamaker. Newest, Handsomest, Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS. Berlin, N. J. GLADIOLUS GLADIOLUS PLANTING STOCK V2 in. and % to under % in. America «T.00 $9.00 Blue Hvl)rlds 7.00 900 Empress of India 10.00 15.00 Hailey 6.00 9.00 Mrs. Francis King 7.00 9.00 Panama 10-00 15.00 {•?i,;ceps S.OO 12.00 SchwaI.en ILOO 20.00 ■War 18.00 25.00 Willy Wigmau 1000 15.00 10% discount on all orders for 10,000 or more of a variety. Cash please. W. P. LONG. WEST GROVE, PA. LABELS Wood labels for nurserymen and florists. THE BENJAMIN CHASE CO., Derry Vll- lage, N. H. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO.. Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laello-Cattleyas our specialty One trial order solicited. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection. 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHBE. Canal Dover, O. WIRE WORK WILLIAM B. HBILSCHBB'B WIHB WORKS. 264 Kandolpb St., Detroit, Hlch HELP WANTED Two apprentices to learn carnation growing. Apply to WILLIAM SIM, Clifton- dale, Mass. tor gen- WANTED One foreman. Two men fo era! greenhouse work. Everett Ciunmings, Woburn, Mass. PEONIES W.VNTED Plants of the Peony SAMOSET (Hollis), for spring delivery. Also copy of the pro- ceedings of the Mass. Horticultural Society for 1904. E. P. WHEELER. Rockland, Mass. Just Out Tfie Nursery Manual By L. H. Bailey An indispensable book for every nur- seryman. Complete directions for prop- agating every kind of nursery stock, with many illustrations. Copies sent from tlie office of HORTICULTURE upon receipt of price, $2.50. SPHAONTM M088 Live Sphagnum Moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAOEB & HURRBLL, Summit, N. J. Horticultural Books For Sale by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. Chrysanthemum Manual. Elmer D. Sniitb $0.50 The Chrysanthemum. Herring- ton 50 Commercial Carnation Culture. Dick 1.50 Commercial Rose Culture. Holmes 1.50 Violet Culture. Galloway 1.50 Greenhouse Construction. Taft.. 1.50 Sweet Peas up to Date. Kerr... 1.50 Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. Kains. . 2.00 Plant Pruning. Kains 2.00 Book of Garden Plans. Hamblin. 2.00 Landscape Design. Hubbard 6.00 The Art of Outdoor Rose Grow- ing. Thomas 6.00 The Home Vegetable Garden. Kruhm 1.00 Vegetable Gardening. R. L. Watts 1.75 Parsons on The Rose 1.00 Principles of Floriculture. E. A, Wliito 1.75 Foundations of American Grape Culture. Miinson 2.00 Plant Materials of Decorative Gardening. Trelease 1.00 Aristocrats of the Garden. Wil- son 6.00 Bailey's Cyclopedia of Horticul- ture. 6 volumes 86.00 200 HORTICULTURE March C, 1920 A SULPHUR-FISH OU.-r'l'. .OLIC COMPOUND The Master Spray of the 20ih Century FOR THE CONTROI. OF THE SAN .lOSE, OYSTER SHELL and other SCALE INSECTS. GREEN. ROSEY and WOOLEY APHIS — Known as Plant Licf. PE.AR PSYLLA, CELERY, ONION and ROSE THRIPTS — Known as Plant Fleas. And the FUNGUS SPORES DEVELOPING the BROWN or RIPE ROT of the PEACH, PLUM and other STONE FRUITS. PEACH LEAF CURL. APPLE and PEAR CANKER and SC.VB. Ard many other species of FUNGI SPORES. Send for the New Booklet Describing SULCO-V.B. A combined contact insecticide and fungi- cide of known reliability Simple, Sure and Safe — Right in Principle and Price From your dealer or direct — go to your dealer first ^di!L» COOK & SWAN CO. Inc. BULBS 148 Front Street mW TOBK CITT 141 Milk Street BOSTON, MASS. Geo. H. Frailer, Mtr Tile Be4M>rnlzed Standard Insecticide. A sprpy remedy for green, blacis, white fly, thrlpS, and soft scale. FUNGINE For mildew, rust and other blights atCect- Ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms a.nd other worms working In the soil. ' Quarts, $1.00; Gallon, $3.00 SOLD BY DEALERS Apbine Manufacturing Co. MADISON, N. J. )reer'8 Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenbonsea Drive easy aad true, becanse both bevels are on the same ■ide. Can't twist and break the glass in .Iriving. Galvan- ized and will not mst. No riehtB ot lefts The Peerless Glazine Point il patented. No others like^ it Order Irom your dealej, or direct from ns. 1000, SOc. postpaid. I Samples free. EIimY A. SBEEB,! 714 Chestnut Street^ FhlUdelphli. Sare yonr plants and trees. Jntt th* thing for greenhouse and eutdoor ■■•. Destreys Mealy Bug, Hrowa and White Scale, Thrlps, Red Spider, Black a>d Green Fly, Mltea, Ants, etc., witbest injury te plants and withont eder. Used accerding t* iIlrectleBS, ear staad- ard Insecticide will prereat rarages ea year crops by insects. Nen-peiseaoua and harmless t* Dser aad plant. Leading Seedaaaea aad Florists have used it wltk weaderfHl resalta. Destroys Lice la Peultry Benses. Fleas en Doga aad all Deneatlc Peta. Excellent as a wask fer degs and etker animals. Relleres aiange. Dilute with water 30 te M parts. % Pint, 80c.; Pint, SOe.; Qsart, Me.) 14 Gallon, >1.S0; Oalloa, fZ.S»; S Gal- lon Caa, *10.90; 10 Gallon Can, f20.0«. Di recti «n on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY lift S. 421 W. llrinHtl SI, M CAMBBIDOK raw TORK Warld's Oldast and LargMt Uannfactaren •( FLOWER POTS WHTt A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. When writing to advertittn kindly mention HORTICULTURE AND ROOTS FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT T. R. BEGONIA BULBS Per 1000 ...$90 Single mixed ^4-' if- diam.. . Single in following separate colors: Scarlet, Pink, Salmon, Orange, Crim- 3/4-1 .$95 LILIUM GIGANTEUM F. 0. B. New York Size Per Case Per ( ase 7-9 300 $49.50 8-10 250 47.60 9-10 200 50.00 10-11 160 49.60 H-ia 130 F. 0. B. Denver 47.60 6-8 400 $42.00 7-9 300 49.50 8-10 260 47.60 9-10 200 60.00 F. 0. B. Chicago ,.9 300 $49.60 10-11 ISO 49.50 F. 0. B. London (Ont.) 7.9 300 $49.60 g.IO 260 47 JO 9.10 200 60.00 10-11 150 «B0 BAMBOO STAKES Per Bale Per Bale Natural, 2 ft 4,000 $16.00 5 ft 3,000 28.60 6 ft 2.500 27.50 TERMS: 60 days net. 2% cash 10 days from invoice date, cash with order unless your credit is established with us. Write for prices on HARDY LILY BULBS. DRACAENA CANES. PALM SEEDS. RAFFIA, BAMBOO CANES. Etc. Established 1902. '-RELIABILITY" is our motto. We occupy our own build- ing, a city block through, and give prompt, efficient, courteous service. McHUTCHISON & CO. »S CHAMBERS STREET NEW TORK HORTICULTURE Vol. XXXI MARCH 13, 1920 NEW Y/-inch pots $3.00 per dozen, S20.00 per 100 Strong plants, 3'/.-inch pots ISM per dozen, .'50.00 per 100 Extra fine specimens : 8-ineli, S3.(K); 10-inch. jio.OO; 12-incli, !!i7.50 PHROLEPIS: Ea«-h Elegantissiniii, elesantissinia conipacta, iVj-incn $0.39 Eleffantissinui aiui elegant is^inia conipacta, 6-inch 75 Mus<'osa, r>-inci» u *.' ' V *** Elegant issinia and clegantis'-inia compacta, H-inch 2.00 Elegantissima and elegantissima compacta, 10-ineh 4.0() Harrisli, K-inch ^•"" Uwarf, Boston, 8-inch 2.00 If plants are shipped in pots, 10 190.00 ,',',,..'. 5-in. 4.50 35.00 Cordetta Conipacia 8-in. 4.80 50.00 Cyrtoniium Holly Ferns 4-ln. 3.00 20.00 BEGONIAS Vernon red and iiiiik mixed iu extra good shape, ready for a shift. 2-in. Si.la per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 3-in. 3.75 per 100, 35.00 per 1000. COLEUS Brilliancy. 3-in. $4.50 per 100. GERANIUMS We have about 10,000 eavh 2 and 3 In, singles in a good assort- ment. About 5,000 3-in. S. A. Nutt, and 5,000 3-in. white. 2-in. at $3.00 per 100. 3-in. at 4.50 per 100. Alternantheras ; AJyssum, double Giant and dwarf; Lobelia, Crystal Palace Gem; Hardy English Ivy; LAntanas, assarted; Heliotrope; Moonvines; Vinca variegated. 2-in. $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Send for Catalogue Cash With Ordtn R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND 205 H 0 irr 1 C U L T U R E March 13. 1920 Henry H. Barrows FERN SIPECIALIST Write for Prices. H. H. BARROWS, Whitman, Mat*. CHARLES H. TOHY CHRYSANTrlEMUMS IVIADISOIM, IM. J. Nephr(riepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 loch pot», extra hravy, $35.00 per hon- dred; 6 inch, t'SOO per hondred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY/«"^?r°'*- Snow Q«jo^r» ^Bir»r«» Awarded Certificate of Merit at 8. A. F A O. H. New Tork Convention. And 100 other notable kinds. Alwajs ask for 8WASTIK.\ BRAND C ANN AS. •n,, notiAsiD A rtEl Westgrovi t.X»IESCO.|i"|PENN.,U.S.A. %,Lm PrU, Trm. A«»ta. Wl.l«.. H—Twrnt. Wi »rt iwiicriiira It tkl Nnrttrym,* t Fund HILL'S EVERGREENS BE8T FOR OVER HALF A CENTCB1 Smmll, medlnin and larce sizes supplied Price list now ready The D. Hill Nursery Co. KTerrreen Specialists. I.arreBt Grower* in America BOX 41B. DUNDEE, ILL. \Wkl% J. GREY COMPANY SEEDS. BCXBS AND IMTl.EME?fT« WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Beselected Strains in Seeds Improved Styles In Implements Catalogue npon Applicatioa 16 Sd. Market Sto/IASS. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BLUE LIST OF WHOLESALE FRICBS MAILE3> ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOB PROFIT GARDENING FOR WOMEN Twelve Weeks' Course (.April G-.Jun© 26) In FLORlCrLTTTBE. VEGETABLE GAR- DENING. FRFIT GROWING, POCLTRT, BEES and allied snbjeets. Summer Conrso — .Anenst 2-AnBUSt !8 Write for Circnlar SCHOOL OF HORTICrLTURE Ambler, Pa. (18 miles from Philadelphia) Ellrabetli LeiKhton !..«•?, Director S, A. F. & O. H. Department NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. When the far reaching results of our Campaign are not noticeable as to promote interest such as is shown in the following letter, it is time that the hirge body of florists who have not yet subscribed to our Campaign Fund should appreciate what is being done for them. Corp. of Chas. F. Meter, 99 Warren St., New York. March 2. 1920. John Young, Secy. National Publicity Campaign. Dear Sir:— On my recent trip South and West I took particular notice of the Publicity Campaign and was much gratified and pleased to see the good impression it made upon the public, and its beneficial results to the trade. Indeed, the slogan, "Say it with flow- ers." expresses so much in all condi- tions of life, be it love, friendship, sickness, death, etc., that it has taken a strong hold on the public, and I really believe that the increased de- mand in flowers is to a large extent owing to it and the advertising in gen- eral. All of which impressed me very much and made me feel that the adver- tising crusade ought to be supported liberally. So when I reached Omaha and dropped in to see Mr. Hess, of Hess & Swoboda, he easily detected the weak spot in my armor and neatly ex- tracted a promise from me of a further contribution to the fund on the part of my firm. Therefore, you will please find enclosed check of my firm for $100.00 as an additional contribution to the Publicity Campaign, and hoping that it will help the good cause along. I remain Yours very truly, Chas. F. Meter. President of Corp. ol Chas F. Meyer. Our slogan is, undoubtedly, forcing its way rapidly into the public mind. It is not a mere jumble of words, as most other trade slogans are, it is straight to the point with its message, and permits of no misunderstanding. Hardly a day passes when there is not received at the Secretary's office some proof of its reception by the public. Of late the cartoonists on the big newspapers seem to have taken it up, and we receive many clippings show- ing its use. All this is publicity, and its great value is fully recognized. We sometime ago were advised thai a proper appraisement of our slogan's value would be a million dollars, but LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS DELPHINIUM NEWPORT ROSE DRACAENA INDIVISA SALVIA ZURICH SMILAX SEEDS GRASS SEED MIXTURES OF ALL KINDS Send For Our Catalogue. J.M.TH0RBURN&CO. 53 Itarcluy Street Throuelt to 64 Park Place NEW YORK CITY . KELWAY & SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS (personally sclcrtod strains) WHOLESALE ONLY Write for Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. GIGANTLUM & HARDY LILLIES GLADIOLUS CANNAS AND OTHER SPRING BULBS Write for prices AMERICAN BULB GO. 17i N. Wabash Ave., Chlcac*, 111. E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Ave. IKTUfOTON, M. J. BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are subscribers to the Nursemnen's Fund for Market Development, also "Say It With Flowers" Publicity Campaign. Cabbage and Cauliflower Seeds Northern Danish Grown Seed from Improved Selected Strains Imported Direct from the Growers Per lb. Copenhagen Market ^29 Enkliuizen Glory 3 50 Danish Ballhead Short Stem 3.00 Danish Ballhead Tall Stem 3.00 Danish Roundhead 3.00 Danish Mammoth Rocli Red 4.00 CAULIFLOWER SEEDS Per oz. Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt $2.50 New Earliest Snowball ^-g*' Giant Dry Weather 2.60 Danish Perfection •'"" TOD CAN DEPEND ON THIS SEED Standard Seed Company R.ACINE, WIS. March 13, 1920 HORTI CULTURE 2(i;? it is safe to say now that it is worth to lis a Kreat deal more. It should be remembered, though that this Kreat asset would speedily fade away if the slogan were allowed to fall into disuse. Only by using it continually can we maintain its value, and to assure this we must have the money to ciirry along our Campaign. And, all things considered, it is such a little we ask. We have been going along on the volunteer system of con- tributing, which many of our staunch- es! supporters declare to be a wrong procedure. But we did hope, and liope still, that it will serve our purpose. We never for one moment thought that a wideawake florist would be a "slack- er." but if we are to judge our returns so far, there is a big army of slackers, and we are quite sure that the major- ity of those in this army do not really want to be there. Either they do not understand our Campaign, or they are negligently putting off the writing of a cheque with the thought that any time will do. They are wrong. We need their support now, right at this very time. Our Publicity Committee have struggled along in the face of great difficulties for the want of money — ready money — to work with. They have often incurred liabilities in antici- pation of being able to meet them from our collections, and have come through, as a member of the committee ex- presses it, "by the skin of our teeth." All this anxiety you. Messrs. Non-Sub- scribers, can relieve or prevent. This Committee is working for you, for your Interests, for your prosperity. Will you not pay their'way. at least in the proportion that you would pay for a trilling service, which is all they ask. Tour share of the expense is within your own estimate. You can make it five dollars if you please, or as much more as you wish. If you only do a $5,000 business, a five dollar contribu- tion would amount to just one-tenth of one per cent. Can you ifford it? Certainly, you can — it Is hardly the cost of a box of cigars. The Publicity Campaign is conceded to be the best thing ever promoted In the interests of florists. Support it and you support your own enterprise. John Yoim;. Secy. 1170 Firoadway. Xew York. A. F. Keenan & Co., of Chicago, have filed a petition in bankruptcy, with the object of securing legal re- lease from liabilities contracted sev- eral years ago. Mr. Keenan has been in the army service, and hopes to again enter the flower trade. A dis- charge has been asked and a heariag set for April 12. rbolium I'rlvet Natnral Habit IBOI-IUIVI THE NEW HYBRID (L. Ibota X Ovalfollum) Kow »wnt out for the flrnt time. Inquire for furthex information. One year flelil ftrown [>lsntH; $A.OO ea«h ; Summer roote4lj fmnie ffrown, f:{.00 eacli ; Plants In HloruKe for ImmtHllate tthlpment. The Kim City Nurnerv Co.. WOOD.MONT MRSERIES, rNC, »»' Haven, Conn. Introducern of BOX-ltARBRKBT, well rooted aunimer frame oattlnrii — $6ft.O0 per 1000. Diollum PriTet When Trimmed We are Headquaolers for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Farm at Qraai Lake, Mich., and onr (rowlnK ttatlona In erery part of the United State* where aeedi are grown SDCceaafnll;, all In eharr* of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are prodnclng PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinda In quantity and of higbeat quality. Olad to unote for present dellTery or on growing contract for fator* dellrory. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynes Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue GARTERS TESTED SEcDS^ InCi c.n>merceBid/°B."», m^,. IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that is well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES NORTH ABINGTON, MASS. WhoUsaU and Retail New Crop Flower Seed and Bulbs sow NOW Salvia. Petunia. Verbena, SalpiElossIs, Asparagus, CoNmos, Candytuft, Bnapdraeon, Lobelia, rhiox, Sc«biosa, GypsophilB. ItULRS — Gladioli, Cannas. Tuberoses, Caladiums, Dahlias, Anemones, Madeira Vines. Clnniunon Vines. I, ilium Auratum, Rul>rum, Maenlflcum, per case, $3S.OO. LUium Giganleum, 7-9 Case 300, 8-9 Case 250; per case, $,'>0.00. If you have not received our Florist List, a pos* card will bring It. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. 13 and 13 Faneuil Hall Square BOSTON, MASS. SEEDS AND BULBS JBSobbington'8 12S Chambers St., N. Y. City A. L. Miller Christmas and Easter Pot Plants a specialty Wholesale Only Jamaica, N. Y. When writingtoAdvertiserskindlymention Horticulture •204 HORTICULTURE March 13, 1920 SEASONABLE OFFERINGS GLADIOLUS BULBS 1000 Am&rica, Aaj;u8tA, llnlley, Mrs, I-ranolfi Klngr $3ri.00 Mrs. Wntt, Cliicago White, Peace 46.00 BreDchleyenBU, Fire King 30.00 Mm. Frank Pendleton, Niagara 50.00 Baron Hnlot 60.00 Panama 60.00 Sohwaben 70.00 FOB PROFIT BUT PKIMCLINCS HY- BRIDS. WE HAVE THEM IN QCAN- TITlf AND OF BEST SELECTION Don't forget PRIMCLINCS HYBRIDS average two to three blooms per bulb antl are quick sellers in the market. Fancy S.TO.OO per 1000 Kcenlar $20.00 per 1000 MISCELLANEOUS AOERATUM, Stella (iurney. U. C. at $1.50 per 100, $12,00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PlumoHus and Sprengeri. Seedlings, $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per 1000; Bne 2V4-in. pots, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000: fine, 31n. pots, $10.00 per 100, $05.00 per 1000. OINERARIA Hybrida. Half dwarf. 2V,-iu. at $7.00 per 100, $65 per 1000; 3-in $1200 per 100. ■COU;U8, Rooted Cuttings. All the stand- ard and fancy varieties, such as Ver- achafTeltll, Golden Redder. Queen Victoria Fire Brand, Beckwith Gem, Yellow Trail- ing Queen, at $12.00 per 1000; Brilliancy, Salvator and Pink Trailing Queen, at $20.00 per 1000. Any varieties of fancy COLEUS that you want tell us. Our growers can supply anything that is good. CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS. Three leaves assorted varieties of a high-grade strain^ $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000 ; separate va- rieties, $10.00 per 100; 214-in. pots, $12,00 per 100; 2Vl-ln. pots, selected, $15.00 per 100. ^ FUCHSIA, Rooted Cnttings. Mixed, best varieties. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. GODFREY CALLAS. 3in., $10,00 per 100. FERNS, Boston and Whitmani, 2^i-iD. pot-grown. $7.00 per 100, $R5.00 per 1000 BENCH BOSTON and VERONA. Ready for 414-in. and 5-in, pots, $25.00 per 100. I'ATANIA Borbonica. 3-in. tine stock $12.50 per 100, DOUBLE or SINGLE PETUNIAS. Rooted Cuttings at $2..50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. Our stock of Double PETUNIA.S com- prises ten colors, all distinct, also an Al variety of Single Mixed, as well as Rosy Morn, separate. PRIMULA Obconlca. 3-ln., at $10 per 100. NEW ROSES Frank W. Dnnlop and Madame Bntterfly. Own Root: $35.00 per 100, $82.50 per 'SO, $150,00 per 500, $300,00 per 1000, $725.00 per 2.500, Grafted : $42.50 per 100, $101.25 per 250, $187.50 per 500, $375 00 per 1000, $012.50 per 2500. From 2%-in. pots. Premier. Own root. 214 in., $20,00 per 100, $175 per 1,000. Ophelia, $15.00 per 100. $120.00 per 1,000, BONNAFFON SOIL CUTTINGS Immediate Shipment If you want to change or improve your strain, get some of these now, you can work up a tine lot of stock and this is from a particularly heal- thy strain, no midge and no blind plants, well rooted stocky cuttings at $16,00 prr IO to give the trusses an almost globular appearance. 314 ''• 20 cts. each ; $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. Pocahontas. (Bronze-leaved Olympic). Large oriental-red flowers borne on firm upright stems, just high enough above the foliage to show the entire head. The foliage is a dark bronze-green with emerald shadings; the ribs a darker bronze. 4 ft. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100: $1IK1.00 per 1000. Poppy. Intense poppy-red. Large perfect florets in good trusses over greenish-bronzy foliage. Rich and effective. 5 ft. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $00.00 per 1000. Remarkable. This effective bronze-leaved variety stands out boldly among other sorts, not only on account of its height (il ft.), but because of the beautiful scarlet-carmine trusses of bloom sur- mounting the rich green-bronze foliage. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $00.00 per 1000. Surprise. The brightest red Canna we have. It surpasses in brilliancy such popular varieties as Meteor and Lafayette and produces its great trusses with equal freedom. 4 to 5 ft. 35 cts. each ; $3.50 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100. DREER'S SELECTED CANNAS new varieties, w 100 1000 $3 50 $30 00 3 50 30 00 7 00 60 00 3 50 30 00 7 00 60 00 5 00 40 00 3 50 30 00 3 50 30 00 Including many comparatively Doz. Allemania (Orchid Flowered). Salmon with golden markings; 5 ft $0 50 Austria (Orchid Flowered). Large, pure can- ary-yellow with reddish dots in center of upper petals; 5 ft 50 Beacon. Rich cardinal-red; 3% ft 1 00 Brilliant. Rich yellow with two red petals ; SVa ft 50 Dazzler. One of the best, deep fire-red, very free; 31/2 ft 1 00 Dragon. Very rich dark, ox-blood red; 3 ft.. 75 Dr. E. Ackerknecht. Carmine lake, suffused with deep carmine, bronze foliage; 4 ft 50 Duke of Marlboro. An attractive deep bril- liant crimson ; 4 ft 50 Favorite. This Is the best red spotted yellow Canna yet introduced. The color Is a rich, deep golden-yellow, the flowers are pro- duced on strong stems well above the foliage; 5 ft Gaiety. Reddish-orange mottled with car- mine and edged with yellow. The tongue Is yellow and densely spotted with carmine; 4% ft 60 Garam. Very large bright carmine-red flowers, freely produced; 3Vi to 4 ft Gladiator. Deep yellow freely dotted with red, a popular bedder; 4>^ ft Goethe. Very attractive. Bright deep orange flciwers of a very penetrating shade; 4* ft.. Gold bird (Oiseati d'Or.). This Is the yellow companion to Firebird; the immense soft canary-yellow flowers are of good sub- stance; 414 ft Golden GateT Yellow and red; 4 ft Italia (Orchid Flowered). Bright orange- scarlet, with broad golden-yellow border; 6 ft King Hnmbert (Orchid Flowered). The most popular Canna. Great orange-scarlet flowers surmount the vigorous dark bronze foliage throughout the season; 5 ft 75 Lafayette. In some respects resembles the variety "Meteor" but the flowers are not quite as dark, stands more erect and the plant grows taller; 5 ft La France. Deep carmine pink; 414 ft 1 25 Lahneck. A free grower. The color is rose with lines and shadings of scarlet carmine hues, a narrow golden border adds to Its beauty; 4 ft Louis Reverchon. A splendid bedder, large cochineal-red flowers; m ft Maid of Orleans. Rich cream ground, mot- tled and shaded soft pink; 4 ft Urs. Karl Kelsey (Orchid Flowered). Orange- scarlet, suffused and striped with yellow; 5 ft 50 3 5« HENRY A. DREER, 50 3 60 30 00 60 3 50 30 00 50 3 50 30 00 50 3 50 30 00 85 6 00 .-i0 00 85 60 6 00 4 00 50 00 30 00 60 3 50 30 00 5 00 45 00 00 7 00 60 00 25 8 no 70 00 85 6 00 60 00 60 4 00 35 00 60 4 00 30 00 30 00 85 85 1 25 85 hich we can offer in quantity at popular prices. Doz. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. A rich but soft crim- son-pink, with very large flowers, a robust grower and free bloomer, 4 ft 2 OO Olympic. Rich Oriental-red, shading lighter to the centre and dappled carmine. The individual florets and trusses are very large and uf excellent form: 5 ft Panama. The color and markings of this splendid Canna are unusual; the rich orange-red face of the petals Is bordered with a broad edge of golden-yellow; 5 ft. Philadelphia. Rich deep red; 4 ft Queen Cliarlotte. Rich pomegranate-red bor- dered with golden-yellow; 3 ft Rosea (iigantea. Large flowers, borne in such abundance that the mass of color is amaz- ing. A deep rich rose, almost a coral-car mine; 4 ft Salmon Queen. Rosy salmon-scarlet, blend- ing to a rosy carmine towards the centre, a very effective bedder; 5 ft Scharf en stein. The beautifully formed, large round florets are produced in compact but graceful trusses. The color Is a unique light red salmon with orange and carmine suffusions that forms a most attractive ad- dition to the range of colors found in Cannas; 5 ft Schopenhauer. A rich brilliant red with yel- low throat, very tree; 3 ft Souv. de F. Langle. Very distinct orange-red ci'Iiir. ediiod with gold: 4V^ ft Superb. Deep salmon with bronze foliage; 41/0 ft The Gem. An entirely distinct spotted va- riety. The immense trusses of flowers are borne on upright branching stems well above the foliage, and are of deep cream or straw-vellow, spotted with deep carmine; 4i/> ft Uhlberg. Entirely distinct, of a soft rosy- carmine; the throat of the flower Is of a creamy-yellow, and the edges of the petals are also pale yellow; 3 ft Venus. Flowers of fair size, of a soft rosy pink with a pretty mottled border of creamy-yellow; 3V. ft WIntzer's Colossal (Orchid Flowered). The largest flowered Canna. The florets often measure eight inches across and are of a bright scarlet; 5 ft William Bates. A splendid free flowering yellow of good size ; 5 ft 1 60 Wyoming (Orchid Fowered). Massive orange flowers which make a strong contrast with Its rich bronze foliage; 6 ft 60 Yellow King Humbert (Orchid Flowered). A sport from King Humbert In which th« foliage is green and the flowers yellow with red spots. Very attractive 75 100 15 00 6 00 4 00 4 00 1000 .50 00 35 00 35 00 6 00 60 00 8 00 6 00 70 00 SO 00 86 800 80 00 75 6 00 40 00 75 5 00 40 00 60 4 00 35 00 1 60 10 00 80 00 60 76 75 4 00 JS 00 6 00 40 00 5 00 4S00 0 00 90 00 3 60 30 00 6 00 45 00 714-716 Cheatnut St. The above prices are Intended for the Trade only. Philadelphia, Pa. 208 HOETICULTUKE March 13, 1920 HORTICULTURE KstabUahed bj WUIIfun J. Bt«wart In 1904 Vol. XXXI March 13, 1920 No. 11 PrBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICXJLTURE PUBLISHING COMPANY 78 Devonshire Street, Boston, Maes. EDWARD I. FARRINGTON, Editor. Telephone Fort Hill SC94 ADVERTISING BATES: Per latii, SO inches to page $1.J8 IHioonnt on Contracts for conftecutive Insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), G per cent.; three months (13 times), 10 par oent. ; six months (26 times), SO per cent.; on* jrear (62 times), •0 per cent. Page and half page space, not conseontlva, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Tear, In advance, {1.00; To Foreign Countries, $2.00; To Canada, $1.60. Bntered as second-class matter December 8. 1904, st the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1897. To comply with a new Post Office requirement, when writing to Horticulttjre, please use the following form: HORTICULTURE, 78 Devonshire Street, Boston 9, Mass. The city of Boston is divided into districts, and each dis- trict is numbered. If you will observe the number allotted to HoETicuLTUBE, It Will facilitate the delivery of mail to this office. At the last meeting of the Horticultural Club Seeds for in Boston a matter came up in a joking way France which the newspapers have taken seriously and given considerable prominence to. At that meeting a plea had come in from the Horticultural Society of the North of France for matei-ial to aid in re- planting that war devastated land. It was stated that four thousand members of this society, including horticulturists, market gardeners and nurserymen, needed help. During the discussion Mr. John Farquhar arose and made a motion that Congress be petitioned to send France the seeds which have been prepared for congressional distribution in this country. Word has just come in that the Senate committee had refused this year to recommend the passage of the bill authorizing the usual distribution of government seeds. Mr. Farquhar's motion was put and carried in a spirit of Joviality, everybody realizing that the annual distribution of seeds from Washington was nothing but a farce. The newspaper reporters, however, when they heard the story, took it seriously, with the result that one newspaper even published a lengthy editorial discussing the proposition. As a matter of fact this very method of disposing of government seeds might well be considered in all serious- ness. In any event the action of the Horticultural Club brought before the public the fact that France needs seeds badly and that seedsmen and others in this country have genuine opportunities to help their fellow workers over seas. There should be a generous response, but care should be taken not to send seeds which cannot be used. In northern France, for example, sweet corn, peppers and other long season crops cannot be grown successfully. It isn't intended, though, that the shipments should he restricted to vegetable seeds. Flower seeds are wanted just as badly. Cuttings and plants can be used, too. Even catalogues are desired, for that matter, so that the French people can buy what they want when they have the money. At the meeting in Boston Mr. Farquhar immediately offered a collection of seeds; Mr. William Sim said that he would send over a generous amount of tomato seed; and others present who had no seeds to send dipped into their pockets and raised a total of over sixty dollars to buy seeds and plants of various kinds. Perhaps their gen- erosity will prove an incentive to other organizations throughout the country. The Boston Post has found an opportunity for the exercise of considerable sentiment in this connection, as will be seen from the following quota- tion: "The planting season will soon be here. American seeds would create a spirit of appreciation in rural France, not only when the sowing was going on but during the growing time and the harvest. And many a French grand- father may say to his grandson in days to come, 'That is a strain of seed that was sent me from America just after the great war. I have carefully kept it during all the years. I hope you will carry it on after me.' " Elvery horticultural interest should rejoice in Flower the growing appreciation of the flower shows Shows and the tendency to put them on a more stable basis. The big show to be held in New York the coming week promises to be one of the most success- ful and most largely attended ever held in this country. Some features of former shows will be lacking, and the results of the war's restrictive measures may be seen. Yet the arrangements call for an exhibition which will be of the greatest value and interest to the flower loving pub- lic. And after all it is for the public that these shows are being given. For a long time the trade did not seem to appreciate this fact, and trade features were given special attention. Without question every member of the trade who attends this show will be benefitted in his business as a result. The main point, though, is to have the show one to which the public will flock in gi-eat numbers and where it will receive such an inspiration as will bring about a much greater use of cut flowers, as well as a much wider planting of gardens and estates. It is in this way that the trade will be helped, and everything which is done to make the show a success will be like casting bread upon the waters, with the absolute assurance that it will return again. Possibly less has been heard about the show in Boston which will come on the following week, and yet there is promise that it will be one of the most important flower exhibitions ever given in New England. The chief feature will be a display of orchids from the Burrage establishment in Beverly. It is expected that this exhibit alone will fill the lecture hall, making it far and away the largest display of the kind even seen in America. Hardly second in in- terest, though, will be the Japanese azaleas which E. H. Wilson, assistant director of the Arnold Arboreteum, iirought back from Japan last April. There are over a hundred of these azaleas, and they have been grown with the utmost care in the greenhouse of Professor Sargent. They are now coming into flower, and will be at the height of their beauty the week of the show. These azaleas, wliich for the most part are kinds never before seen in this country, are of wondrous beauty, and it is expected that they will cause no less than a floral sensation. In- deed, it was a feat of no small moment to get these living plants across the Pacific and then across the American continent and have them ready to show at a public ex- hibition a year later. Altogether, flower lovers have a great treat ahead of them, whether they go either to the New York sliow or the Boston show, or better still to both. March 13, 1920 HORTICULTURE 209 Grand Exhibition OF Orchids and Other Plants Horticultural Hall, Boston, Wednesday, March 24 to Sunday, March 28, inclusive Under the auspices of the MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Magnificent Display of Orchids from leading Private and Commercial Growers. Wonderful Collection of Japanese Azaleas from the Arnold Arboretum, never before shown. $5,000 IN PRIZES In connection with the above, the annual Spring Show^ of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society v^ill be held, w^ith liberal prizes for bulb plants, carnations and other flovs^ers. Applications for space, prize schedules and information should be made to W. p. RICH, Secretary Massachusetts Horticultural Society 300 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, Mass. 310 HORTICULTURE March 13, 1920 "The Telegraph Florist" Mcaiber of Florists' TeleUrapli Dellrery 124 TREMONT ST. IM H. F, A, LANGE Worcester, Mass. Delivers to all Points in New England 150,000 Square Feet of GlaB» Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop HABRY I. BANDAIL,, Proprietor. Uember Florists' TeleKraph Delivery Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Uember FlorUts' Telegraph Delivery Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FAIX, BIVEB, UA8S. Deliveries of Flowers and Plant* In FALuL, BrVKB and contlcnoiu territory. The Beacon Florist ' «"«'J"xiI?^'' BOSTON J. EISEMANN, Manager, 14 years head decorator and designer for Penn's. Prompt. EflBclent Service Guaranteed. HIGH GRADE PUNTS For Retail Stores a Sfiwiatty ASK FOR UST THOMAS ROLAND. Naiiurt.lthM. rgy brothers Boston, Massachusetts 44 TEMPLE PLACE The Centrally L,ocated Florist Shop Yours for Reciprocity We cover all points in New England Members of Florists' Tel. Delivery Easter is coming along rapidly and by this time lilies should be showing well advanced buds. The skill of the florist must now be exercised in handling the plants so that they will come at just the right time. It is con- sidered the best plan to grow them at a temperature of from 60 to 65 for a week, then gradually cool them off. Of course if you have a lot of lilies which are backward you will need to push them hard to have them catch up with the rest of the stock. This means not only a high temperature but plenty of water both at the roots as well as frequent syringing. Increased interest is being shown in orchids this season in the east, per- haps because of the big New England show being staged this month. Or- chids therefore should sell well in the flower stores. Miltonias will be com- ing along now and should have a place where they can be near the glass but shaded slightly. These orchids need plenty of ventilation and by means of ventilators you can also keep the tem- perature down. Don't forget a light syringing overhead when days are bright' and fumigating once a week lightly to control thrips. Cattleyas that have been newly potted up re- quire careful watering until their roots reach the compost. It is better, all things considered, to under water than to over water. Apply the water in the morning and syringe well so that they will dry off before night comes. A little shade will be needed, but only enough to break the direct rays of the sun. A sponging with Aphine or Imp soap is a great help. About sixty degrees is the right night temperature, with seventy or more when the sun is up. CAMBRIDGE, MASS. 5«1 MT. AUBURN STREET HAROLD A. RYAN. Inc. ^■T.''g: BROCKTON, MASS. Homber F. T. D. LAWRENCE - - MASS. A. H. WAGLAND We Cover LAWBBNCE, MKTHCKN. ANDOVEB, NORTH ANDOVER, SALEM, N. H. and ContlEuoos Territory Member of F. T. D. BEVERLY, MASS. BEVERLY FLOWER SHOP """'^ F. T. D. MALDEN, MASS. J. WALSH & SON "/"x'I'S: Telephone 1422 4 Main Street. TADNTON, MASS. National Florist for Taunton and Vicinity OUD£ BROS CO tZ\^T 8T»*w GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists TeleHraph Dc^very Belmont Flower Shop FLOWERS The Best at The Lowest z^: "I SERVE" The I^rcest Popular Prte*4 H*na* Ib PhlladetpUa F. M. ROSS Send orders t« ISe Bo. 52nd Street, PUIadelphlak Other Stares IS So. 60th St., tit R. Olimrd Avsnas PHILADELPHIA Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Order* (ram all eseept aiiahsis e< the F. T. D. most ke remdttanae. March 13, 1920 HORTICULTURE 211 m run KANSAS CITY Transfer Yoar Ordert to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Mviaber Floiists' Telecraph Dettrery DARDS FLOWER SERVICE hu »peU GUARANTEED 8AT1H FACTION for nearly FIFTT YKAK.S. Be^TUlar European HallloKs now entahlttibed. Let as fill your orders for Strttiofr Flower Bttsket*, CoroaKCS and Artistic Boxes of Cut Flowers. DARDS, Inc., Florist, 341 Madison Ave., New York S.A.ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service means fresli. sturdy 8t«ol< and prompt deliveries in UrFFALO, l,OCKr()KT, NIAGARA FALLS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member Florists' Telesraph Delivery HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones IMl and L, ISW 1415 FarntMn St. ^IVIAIHA, IMEB. THE KN03LE BROTHERS CO. Flowers and Nurtery Product* Uetaber Florists' Telerrmph DeU-rarr We are well equipped to handle your orders. UM W. Mth StTMt Vl.MWmL.Aia>, 9. THE SMITH & FETTERS GO 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in SeaioB PHILADELPHIA GHAS. H. eiUKiLOW Ei^ Everything in Flowmr* Broad Street at Cumberland ^ Park Floral Co. B. E. eiU-IS, PrMltfMt. E. P. RETBAN, SMrwtery. IN THE National C^itol S% your %9rw\mm tm deitrvr FWwers or D«alcaii on Ordar by Tel*- ffr»pb or otberwla*. Prompt B«lUble HorrlM. GEORGE H. OeOXE Ooiui«riiiiiiiniiiMittiitiiiijiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiitiitiitiiiiirMitillllllililrliliiilliirilllllltlllllllirilllllirillllllliniiitiiillliitiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiitMiiiiiiMiiiiilMiHiiiiiniitiiitiiiiiiiii| I HEADQUARTERS FOR | I LAWN, VEGETABLE AND FLOWER | SEEDS, BULBS, LAWN MOWERS, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND FERTILIZERS. | THOS. J. GREY CO. "The Seedsmen' 16 South Market Street - Boston, Mass. i I Agents for International Harvester Co. and Chicopee Plows. I I Write for Catalog. | TiiiiiitiitiiiriiiitiiMii[iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiriiiiiiiitiii[iiiriiiirtiiiiiiniiiiiriiiiiiiirtiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiriiiiriiiiiiitiiiriiriiiiiniiiiii>iiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiili? March 18, 1920 HORTICULTURE 815 CAROLINA HEMLOCK (TSUGA CAROLINIAN A) THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND RARE AMERICAN EVERGREEN Specimens may be seen at Arnold Arboretum, where one may compare It with hundreds of other varie- ties of Evergreens. Hardier and more adaptable to trying city conditions than the common or Canadian Hemlock. Dense, dark foliage and sweeping semi-pendulous branches with pyramidal form combine to give a charm not found in any other known EJvergreen. SPECIAL: A limited number of Grand specimens, 16 to 20 feet high for immediate effect at my High- lands Nursery (3,700 ft. elevation in the Carolina Mountains). Prices on requeet. A fine stock of smaller specimens from 1 foot up at my Boxford Nursery. Catalogs. HARLAN P. KELSEY Hardy American Plants SALEM MASS. BOSTON'S BIG SHOW. Orchids and Japanese Azaleas to Be the Features. Rare orchids from every country under the sun are to be exhibited at the great Orchid Show of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society, which will be held at Horticultural Hall, in Boston, Wednesday to Sunday, March 24 to 28. Applications for space will exceed the capacity of the exhibition halls. More than three hundred thou- sand dollars' worth of orchids, it Is estimated, will be shown. Albert C. Burrage, of Boston, who has the largest private collection of orchids in this country, will make ex- hibit from his twenty or more green- houses at "Orchidvale," near Beverly Farms, which will completely fill the large lecture hall. The hall will be arranged with trees, palms and other tropical vegetation, with the orchids growing on them as they do in their native haunts. Although made to ap- pear like a section of the tropical jungle the various plants will be dis- played to show each one to the best advantage. Orchid growers of Boston, Western Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia will ex- hibit at the coming show. Assistant Director, E. H. Wilson of the Arnold Arboretum announces that that institution will make an exhibit of some 1.30 .Japanese Azaleas which have never before been shown in this country. These plants were secured from Japan and are now being pre- pared in the famous Sargent Green- houses at Brookline, so that they will be in flower at the time of the exhibi- tion in March. There will also be large exhibits of other plants, but the orchids will be the main feature of the show, more than $3,500 in addition to gold, silver, and bronze medals having been allotted for prizes for this IVIIOM e:l.i-'s ime:>a/ orop> ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS GREENHOUSE GROWN SEED 1000 Seeds. 5000 Seeds. $3.50 16.25 10,000 Seeds. . . . $30.00 . 68.75 25,000 Seeds . . . LATHHOUSE GROWN SEED 1000 Seeds. 5000 Seeds. $2.00 10,000 Seeds. . . .$18.50 . 43.75 9.75 25.000 Sf^ds . Special prices on larger quantities. Also all otiier Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. SEND WIIOL,£S.'\L,£ PBICE LIST IF YOU H.W KN'T A COPY. FOB OUR M£W HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 518 MARKET ST , PHILADELPHIA class of plants and flowers alone. The purpose of this exhibition is to interest a larger number of people in this most beautiful class of plants. The extension of orchid culture within the last quarter of a century has been remarkable. In large collections there still remains a wide field for the exercise of cultural skill, and it is to develop this that the Massachusetts Horticultural Society is holding this exhibition and offering large prizes. ers' & Florists' Club of Boston, either J. Edward Moon of Morrisville, Pa., or .lohn Watson of Newark, N. Y., will address the club on "The American .\ssociation of Nurserjinen: Its Aims and Purposes." BOSTON. Anions the trade in Boston, the fol- lowing will visit the New York Flower Show next week: Henry M. Robinson, Wm. R. Nicholson. E. H. Wilson, nonakl AIcKenzie, Henry R. Comley. P. L. Carbone, Henry Penn, Mr. and Mrs. B. Hammond Tracy, W. H. Golby, Herman H. Bartsch, Thomas Roland, P. Welch. Wm. C. Rust. Wm. N. Craig, E. Allan Peirce. Louis J. Reuter, Samuel J. Goddard, W. D. Howard. J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Frank Murray and Peter Arnott. Chas. S. Strout of Biddeford, Maine, is also planning to attend. Messrs. Welch. Roland. Bartsch and McKenzie will act as judges the first day of the show. At the next meeting of the Garden- The Boston Society of Architects and the Boston Society of Landscape Architects, enjoyed a joint dinner in the Parker House early in the week, with President H. H. Kendall of the former body presiding. Loring Under- wood, of Boston, gave an illustrated talk on New England gardens. BOUVARDIA There is aln-ays a shortas© In BOUVARDIAS WHY NOT ORDER NOW Single White Single Pink Single Red 100 1000 2 inch pots $1.S0 $66.00 ZV2 Inch pots 8.00 70.00 April Delivery C. U. LIGGIT 303 BnUetIn Bldg. Philadelphia, F», 216 HORTICULTUEE March 18, 1920 FUTTERMAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102W. 28th St. New York The Right People to Deal with. Phoin Watkins 9761-159 Consignments solicited. William F. Kasting Co. V^Holosalo Rlorls-ts 568-570 WASHINGTON STREET ■ BUFFALO, N. Y. Would like to handle consignments from growers of good Snapdragon and novelties. HERMAN WEISS, Wholesale Rorist 55 West 26th Street, New York City Boston Floral Supply Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS DEALERsjN Q^^ Flowcrs and Evcrgrecns We manufacture our own Wax Flowers, Baskets, Wire Frames, and preserve our own Cycas and Foliage right in our own factory. OFFICE, SALESROOMS, SHIPPING DEPT. 15 OTIS STREET »J/i^-^?r^.5 96 Arch Street BOSTON, MASS. Unknown customers kindly give reference or cash with order CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB. Owing to the inclement weather and blizzard but a very small number of the trade were able to attend the March meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club. President Waters called the meeting to order at 8.45 p. m. At roll-call the President and secretary were the only officers reported present. The following were elected to mem- bership: C. A. Wrigley, supplies, 130 N. Wells St., Chicago, 111.; Albert Koehler, seedsman, 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111.; Vincent Neil, seeds- man, 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111.; H. W. Miller, florist supplies, 324 W. North Ave., Chicago: Herbert Stone, retail florist. 4011 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. Nominations for membership were as follow: Chas. S. McCauley, grower. Geneva, 111.; Wm. Langhout, seeds- man, 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago: Lorenz P. Geiger, plantsnian. 4905 Quincy St., Chicago; Edward Clody, re- tail florist, 3912 N. Clark St.. Chicago; George Wienhoeber, retail florist, 41 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago; A. Hall, retail florist, 4700 Sheridan Road, Chicago; H. E. Bruns, retail florist, 3040 W. Madison St.. Chicago: Fred Stielow, grower, Niles Center, 111.; C. Clemen- sen, retail florist, 7801 Exchange Ave., Chicago; Nick Damm, Jr., grower, Morton Grove, 111.; James R. Paul, landscape gardener, 1112 Lawrence Ave., Chicago; Ernest Weiss, grower, Elmhurst, 111. James Morton, Chairman, announced the appointment of the following co- workers on the Garden Ct)mmittee: Ed. Goldenstein of Vaughan's Seed Store, Ralph B. Howe of W. W. Bar- nard Company, John Begnan of A. Henderson & Company, Everette R. Peacock of the Everette R. Peacock Company. Mr. Morton, speaking for his com- mittee, stated that more than 175,000 Hi-Cost-of-Living Gardens will be started in Chicago the coming spring. This committee has laid plans to co- operate with local garden clubs and school gardens in an advisory capacity to advance an Interest in horticulture — ^booklets on garden work will be dis- tributed— an appropriation of $100 was voted for the use of this committee. President Waters demonstrated the latest methods of coloring cut flowers as iipplied so extensively to St. PatiickiS Day requirements. "Tim" is an expert in this line and some unique color combinations were shown during the evening. It developed that the March 17th green was the quickest color to show its effect, approximately 30 minutes being required. The Joy Floral Company of Nash- ville, Tenn., sent a very fine exhibit of seedling carnations and A. Kirchner of Defiance, Ohio, furnished some blooms of his Pink Sport of Enchantress Su- preme. Unfortunately both exhibits were overtaken by the blizzard while in transit and consequently same reached us in bad condition. An invitation was extended to these parties to send another display for the next meeting. Secretary Lautenschlager explained the new coal ordinance which was re- cently passed by the city council of Chicago. This ordinance was prima- rily drafted to regulate the resale of coal. Owing to the omission of the words "For Re-sale" all industries pur- chasing coal in carload lots would be required to take out a license of $1500. The Chicago Florists' Club and other Industrial Organizations entered a strenuous protest against this ordi- nance and it was requested that same be repealed or amended at once to exclude florists and all industries obliged to purchase coal In carload lots as consumers of same. From all Indications this request will be carried out in the very near future, as the act will surely be declared unconstitu- tional as it stands at present. Mr. Joseph Kohout, president of the Commercial Flower Growers of Chi- cago, now known as Local 1 of the National Association was scheduled to present a report in behalf of this or- ganization. Owing to inability of Mr. Kohout to attend our meeting his re- port will be presented at the next meeting. The next meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club will be held at the Ran- dolph Hotel, Thursday, April 8th, at 8 p. m. F. LiAtTTENSCHLAGEB, SCCy. GENERAL NOTES. Elmer E. Blood, a well known florist of Brockton, Mass., recently passed away. He was born in East Pepperlll, June 27, 1876. He was in the flower business for 20 years, and his place on Grove street was a prominent estab- lishment. For Sale 250 Strong Feverfew Plants in 3-in. pots $10.00 a hundred W. D. HOWARD, Milford, Mass. March 13, 1920 HORTICULTURE •217 CHARLES E. MEEHAN WHOLESALE FLORIST, 6 S. Mole St., Philadelphia, Fa. Boses, Carnations, Callas, Sweet Peas, Plnmosa, Strings and Bunches, Adiantom, and a full line of all other Greens. For AD Flowers m Season Call •■ THE LEO NIESSEN CO. 1201 Race SL Philadelphia, Pa. EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619-21 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Seasonable Varieties of Cut Flowers Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin N. Y. 10,000. . . .$2.60 50,000 $11.00 Sample free. For Sale by Dealers GEORGE B.HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. -* / ■ -^ CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. t -t Henry M. Robinson Go. 55-57 West 26th Street and 430 Sixth Avenae Telephone: Farragut 13 and 3180 HENTZ & NASH, Inc. HHwIesaie Cotnmision Florists SS and 57 West 26th Street T.i.pho»« N.. 7M NEW YORK Farrmrat CONSTRUCTIVE OR DESTRUCTIVE? In all branches of industry there are usually two classes of men who belong either to the constructive or the de- structive class and invariably you can judge them by their mode of action. There are many who by reason of their sentimental and moral consciousness feel they are a part of life's work and are ever ready to lend a helping hand for a cause that is beneficial to others, and therein get their greatest pleasure. On the other hand, there is the type of being who by his indifference and selfishness has no time to interest him- self in anything that is not for his personal gain. Yet he manages to get along for a time until he begins to reason with himself and finds out that by straightforwardness and earnest- ness he can accomplish much for others and at the same time result in bigger things for himself. This in a nutshell is the answer to many men in our line who have endeavored to show a constructive nature by tying up with the doings of the S. A. F. and the constituent bodies; the most active of these being the F. T. D. Every now and then we hear of a man complaining that he derives no benefits and why should he devote time and energy to such a cause and the Rotarians slogan might well apply here, "He profits most who serves best;" it's an ideal that is worth living up to and by practicing this motto he will gain the three essentials for hap- piness— health, honor and harmony. Run up and down the lists of men who are doing things and see if they possess these accomplishments and then ask yourself. Am I among this group? And, if not, why not. One of the first steps worth taking ■would be to join the S. A. F. then the F. T. D. and the third step — your con- tribution to the National Publicity Fund, which is doing a big service to the trade generally where progress Is the password and constructive action is the net result of which you become a part, then will you be a party to the best effort the S. A. F. ever fostered. Elbert Hubbard, wisely said, "If you don't love your job, don't worry about it; some one else will soon have it." Here is an opportunity that is bound to help, and yet Well, the answer is. Will you send your check? That tells the story. Have you faith in your business? Of course you have. On with the work. Henbt Penn, Chairman National Publicity Cam- paign. H. E. FROMENT WboleBale Gommiaaion Florirt Choice Cut Flowers New Address, 14S West 28th Bt., NEW YORK Telephones: 2200, 2201, MadUon Sqnar*. — WM, P, FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 6335, Farracut Call and Inspect the Best Establlshmeut In the Wholesale Flower Dlatrlet. WILTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale ConunieHioo Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 Wee* 28th Street New York TeleipIuiii!ie=tSS£°$SS!l Itladigom Square E.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists Please mention Bortlenltnre when writing. RCED (Bl KELLER 122 West 2Bth St.. New York Florists' Supplies We mannfactnrt* all our lital Disigis, Baskets, Wire Wark & Novelties and are dealers lu Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists' Beaulstt^s THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cot Decorative ETernreen* Highest Standard of Quality. Largest Stock in America. Write tor Illustrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' Snpplies 119 W. 28th St., NEW YORK WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We have a nnmerous clientage of New Tork City buyers and the demand exceeds our supply. Tbla la especially true of Roses. We have every facility and abund- ant means and best returns are assured for stock consigned to us. Address Tonr Shipments to UNlTiaj OCT FIX)WER CO., INC. lU W. 28th St.. New Tork D. i. Pappa*. Pre*. FRANK J. REYNOLDS GO. Wholesale Florists Boston Co-operative Flower HarkM 260 DETONSHIRB 8TKEBT BOSTON, UASS. MiCHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMNUSSION FLORISTS rimsliBSiSiili BoOatted Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 94 WnDOUH ST, DETItflfT, MIOL 218 HORTICULTURE March 13, 1920 THE BOBXR OF Unequalled Fuel Economy KxMMheU Bollan, the bMt by tMi 1879. Forty year** •XT«rlaae». THK QDAXJTT PLACE Or BOSTON Rerardtntr the Kroeactaell, It U the beat w* bare erer bad aad satisfac- t«r7 bayond oar expectations. It beata np eapedaJlr qalck and has aared aa eonaldarably already Id tbe price of fael. Wbcn we are to Deed of aootber boiler we wlU (tra the Kroeacbell the flrat eonalderatlon. (Slrned) WM. W. BDQAR CO., WAVBRLEY, MASS. Kroeschell Bros. Co., «M W. Brie St. CHICAGO When You Buy -Get a Kroescheii •,n«,2B6 aq. ft. af (toaa waa aqalpped witk Kroeacbell BoUera darlnc tba year of MUk OHIO'S nitl.KRRATKn GTCLAMEN SPfiCLAUBT After ualDC your No. 12 Kroeachall Boiler 1 came to tbe coaclasloD that bad 1 to Install more boilers it woal4 be tbe Kroeacbell and no other. It really la a pleasare to beat, no troobls to get the desired beat In a Tery short time. (Slcned) CHRIST. WINTERICH, DBFIANCB, OHIO. Little Talks on Advertising It seems to me that the Heepe Com- pany of Akron, Ohio, has about the right idea in its methods of reaching the public with its floral offerings. I like the way in which they feature one thing at a time, bringing it to the attention of their readers in bold, strong type. Before me I have a copy of this advertisement as it appeared in the Akron Journal on Friday, Feb- ruary 20. This ad. is two columns wide, surrounded by an attractive drawn border and reads as follows: SPECIAL SALE OF SPRING FLOWERS DAFFODILS $2.00 per dozen From now on flowers will be plenti- ful owing to the increased sunshine and daylight, and consequently lower prices will prevail. THE HEEPE COMPANY 37 South Main St., Metropolitan Building It is safe to say that this advertise ment brought a big demand for daffo- dils. The Inference to be drawn from the advertisement was, of course, that these daffodils were a bargain at two dollars a dozen and whether they were or not the ad. would greatly increase the sales. The suggestion that flowers will be cheaper from now on is enough to awaken a responsive note in the thou,ght of buyers and influence them to purcliase more freely. Incidentally florists evidently are beginning to feel that the peak of the high prices has been reached and that It is necessary to lead the public to expect a gradual drop. The Heepe Company is follow- ing very much the kind of suggestion which HoRTici i.TiRK has been putting out in this department. The making of a Saturday special is a case in point. Certainly there is no reason why florists as well as candy makers or fruit stores should not advertise special sales. This is a perfectly legit- imate and a business paying plan. Truth to tell florists have yet much to learn about up-to-date methods of retail advertising. The Knoble Brothers, of Cleveland, Ohio, are consistent advertisers and realize the value of large space. Their advertisements are put out in almost exactly the same way as that followed by department stores and other retail establishments. "Say it with flowers" is featured in large type at the top of their ads. And other points are brought out one by one on consecutive days. A recent advertisement reads in part as follows: "If ever you were sick and received a few flowers conveying the thought (if a friend, then you understand what it means to 'say It with flowers' for the sick. And to express such thought- fulness nothing exceeds the appropri- ateness of flowers. So we count among our specialties numerous flower ar- rangements that interest the convales- cent with their delightful freshness and color. "Remember it's what you send not the amount that counts. Here is a list of appropriate suggestions:" The ad. then goes on to give a list of different plants, such as daffodils, tulips, primroses and cinerarias, with the prices of each. In a box at the bottom of the advertisement is this statement: "Through 1,500 associates we can telegraph your thoughts to sick friends in distant cities." It will be seen that one salient feature runs all the way through this advertisement, namely the desirability of expressing sympathy and friendship for shut-ins by the use of flowers. We believe that this is an important point in good advertising and that the Knoble Brothers are winning business for themselves by their practice of Quoting prices in large figures. The American Greenhouse Manufac- turing Co. has opened an office at Seattle, Wash. Mr. D. D. P. Roy has become super- intendent of Villa Velie at Moline, 111., the estate of W. L. Velie, the auto- mobile manufacturer. The American Greenhouse Manufac- turing Co., of Chicago, has been given an order for six steel-frame green- houses to be constructed for the Joy Floral Co.. at Nashville, Tenn. Each bouse will be :56 x 500 feet. DREER'S "Riverton Special" Plant Tubs No Dinm . Ea. Doz. 100 10 20 In. $4.50 $49 .-iO $375.00 •M 18 in. .•?.M 36.00 293.00 HO 16 in. 2.33 26.00 200 00 40 14 in. 1.90 21.50 170.00 -lO 12 In. 1.30 15.00 115.00 «0 10 In. .90 9.90 77.50 70 Sin. .75 8.00 61.00 Tbe Rlverlon Tub is sold eicluolvely by us. and is the best ever Introduced. The neatest, lightest, and cheapest. Painted jrreen and bound with electric-welded hoops. The four largest sizes are equipped with drop handles. HENRY A. DRHR. ueik, piants, Biiits and supplies, 714.716 Chcstnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. CYPRESS GREENHOUSE STOCK PECKY CYPRESS STOCK HOT BED SASH Aak for Circular D and Prioee THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER COMPANY NEPONSET, BOSTON March 13, 1920 HORTICULTURE 21!) Fir GdenhiHBi Blazing USE IT MOW F. 0. fwm. CO. 12 W. MOiMmMf NEW rORK Uastlca la elaatlc and tenacious, adinltg of expansion and contraction. I'uttj liwomea hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily remoTed without breaking: of other glass as occure with hard putty. I^ast longer than putty. Basy to apply. CONCENTRATEb PULVERliED' P«]verix«d or Shredded Cattle Manure Pal ver lied Sheep Manure The Florists' Slartdard of uniform high quality for over ten vcAfS. Specify WIZARD BRAND in your Supply House Order, or wrilc us dircci for prices and freight rates THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. M CnloB BtMk Tard, ObiaMCO Dlfflcut and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading In- ducements made to secure business. Over 30 years' active practice. I?i- perlenced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIGaiRS & SKIiiiEilS Patent Lawyers Box 9, National rnlon Bnlldtsf Washinrton, D. O. WE ABE SPECIAI.ISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free from Babbles Dniform tn Thlcknesi PAINTS and PUTTY Greetihoifse White l.^t'-'?aVtVc„'iar ~^-^—^^—-^^~— Florists Prefer It will pay yon to yet car estimate*. ™= DWElLE-KaiSER oo 251 Elm Street BCFFALO. N. T. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BULBS C. KEUR & SONS. niLLEGOM. Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions Write for prices. .\i:\V YciUK r.UA.NCII. :;j Uronchvay. CANNA8 For the best Up-to-Date Cannas, get new price list. THE CONAKD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plllsbury's Carnation Staple. 1000 for 35c. ; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. FILLSBURY, Galeaburg. HI. CHRYS.\NTHEMUM8 Pompons, rooted cuttings form strong, healthy stock: Buckingham, Baby Yellow, Diana. Golden Harvest and Golden Climax, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1,000. Cash with order, please. J. K. CHANDLER & SONS, Tewskbury, Mass. THE BEST In Novelties and Standard Kinds. Catalogue on .Application. ELMER D. SMITH & CO. Adrian, Mich. DAHLLVS Fragrant Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grinnell. $10.00 per clump. Cash with order. JOHN P. EOONEY, New Bedford, Mass. DAHLIA SEED from my original giant single dahlias. Gorgeous mixed colors. Price to the trade, $1.00 per oz. GEO. L. STILLMAN. Dahlia Specialist. Bo.x H-20, Westerly, R. I. Get my Catalogue. Dahlias a specialty, new creations and old friends. List ready. WARREN E. SOOY. Hammonton, N. J. Dahlia Bulbs For Sale. The new deco- rative Dahlia Robert A. Fletcher, also the best American and imported. Send for catalog. Special, 15 for .$1.00. W.F.BROWN, 46 Palmer St., Norwich, Conn. New Paeony Dahlia — John Wanamaker. Newest. Handsomest, Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin. N. J. GLADIOLUS GLADIOLUS PLANTING STOCK >4 in. and J^ to under % in. America $7.00 $9.00 Blue Hybrids 7.00 9.00 Empress of India 10.00 15.00 Hallev 6.00 9.00 Mrs. Francis King 7.00 9.00 Panama 10.00 ir.OO Princeps S.OO 12.00 Schwaljen 14.00 20.00 War 18,00 25.00 Willy Wigraan 10.00 15.00 10% discount on all orders for 10,000 or more of a varietv. Ca^^h please. W. P. LONG, WEST GROVE, PA. COLD FISH Gold fish, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, fish goods, nets, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT, Breeder, 4815 D. St., Olney, Philadelphia. Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send tor price list. L.ABEL8 Wood labels for nurserymen and florists. THE BENJAMIN CHASE CO., Derry Vil- lage. N. H. ORCHIDS HASS.-ALL & CO.. Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southcate, London. England. Catt- leyas and Laello-Cattleyas our specialty. Oiyf trial order solicited. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts Send for list. C. BETSCHBB. Canal Dover, O. SPUAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum Moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAOEK & HURRKLL. Summit. N. J. WIBE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHEB'S WIH» WORKS, 204 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. WANTED One foreman. Two men for gen- eral greenhouse work. Everett Cuintnings, Woburn, Mass. WANTED : A experienced plant grower to work under foreman. State wages ex- pected age and experience. Thomas Ro- land, Nahant, Mass. PEONIES WANTED Plants of the Peony SAMOSET (Hollis), for spring delivery. Also copy of the pro- ceedings of the Mass. Horticultural Society for 1H04. E. P. WHEELER, Rockland, Mass. Just Out TKe Nursery Manual By L. H. Bailey An Indispensable book for every nur- seryman. Complete directions for prop- agating every kind of nursery stock, with many illustrations. Copies sent from the office of HORTICULTURE upon receipt of price, $2.50. Horticulture! Boots For Sale by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. Clirysanthemum Manual. Elmer I). Smith $0.50 The Chrysanthemum. Herring- ton ^0 Commercial Carnation Culture. Dick 1.50 CommerciaJ Rose Culture. Holmes 1.50 Violet Culture. Galloway 1.50 Greenhouse Construction. Taft.. 1.50 Sweet Peas up to Date. Kerr... 1.50 Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice, Kaius.. 2.00 Plant Pruning. Kains 2.00 Book of Garden Plans. Hamblin. 2.00 Landscape Design. Hubbard 6.00 The Art of Outdoor Rose Grow- ing. Thomas 6.00 The Home Vegetable Garden. Kruhm 1.00 A'egetable Gardening. R. L. Watts 1.75 Parsons on The Rose 1.00 Principles of lloriculture. E. A. White 1.75 Foundations of American Grape Culture. Munson 2.00 Plant Materials of Decorative Gardening. Trelease 1.00 Aristocrats of the Garden. Wil- son 5.00 Bailey's Cyclopedia of Horticul- ture, 6 volumes 30.00 2?n HORTICULTURE March 13, 1920 XJ -N/.B. A SCLrilUR-FISH OIL-CARBOLIC COMPOCND The Master Spray of the 20th Century Insecticide FOR THE CONTROL OF THE SAN JOSE, OYSTER SHELL and other SCALE INSECTS. GREEN, ROSEY and WOOLBY Arms — Known as Plant Lice. PEAR PSYLLA, CELERY, ONION and ROSE THRIPTS — Known as Plant Fleas. And t.he FUNGUS SPORES DEVELOPING the BROWN or RIPE KOT of the PEACH, PLUM and other STONE FRUITS. PE.\CH LEAF CURL. .4PPLE and PEAR C.4NKER and SCAB. And many other species of FUNGI SPOKES. Send for the New Booklet Describing Add r , r,/ SULCO-V.B. 'fiVMI A^P^ gT < A / combined contact insecticide and fungl- PlLW IWKM..U.3A. / cide of known reliability Simple, Sure and Safe — Right in Principle and Price From your dealer or direct — go to your dealer first -• COOK & SWAN CO. Inc. 148 Front Street JTBW YORK CITY 141 Uilk Street BOSTON, MASS. Geo. H. Prazler, Micr. The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, tbrlps and soft scale. FUNGINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and Tegetables. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the soli. Q'larts, $1.00; Gallon, $3.00 SOLD BY DEALERS Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON, N. J. )reer'8 Peerlessi Glazing Pobits For Greenhouses Drive ei»y and trae, because both bevels are on the same side. Cao't twist and break the glass in Iriving. Galvan* Ized and will Dot rasu No rights 01 lefts The Peerless Glazing Point it patented. No others like ^ it Order from youi deale^ or direct from dg. 1000, >6c. postpaid, f Samples free. HEJfRT A. DEEERJ 714 Ch«Btnnt StreetTS FhiUdelphU. ^^okM ISECTlCli Sare your plants and treei. Jest tk* thing for greenhouse and eutdoor aie Destreys Meal# Bug, Krown and Whlt« Seal*, Tbrlps, Red Spider, BUck tad Green Fly, Mltei, Ant«, etc., withoat Injury t» plants and wltbout titr. Used accerding t* dlrectleaa, oar itaad- ard Insecticide will prereat raTages •a your crops by Insects. Nen-peiseaous and harmless t* user aad plant. Leading Seediaiea aad Florists have used It witk weadarfal resBlts. Destroys Lice la Peultry Hemes Fleas en Dogs aad all Denieitlc Peta Eicellent as a waik f»r dega an< etker animals. RelleTcs Bitnge. Dilute with water .30 t» 50 parts. % Pint, SOc.; Pint, 50e.; Qoart, »0«.i ^Gallon, $1.50; Oslloa, $2.t»; 6 Gal- loB Can, f 10.90; 10 Oalloa Can, $20.04. Direction on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY im i. 428 W. LiAetai St. MttHn, M BIDOK XaW TOBK Werld'i Oldest and Largest UanofactDren e( FLOWER POTS WHir A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. When writing to advertiser* kindly mention HORTICULTURE BULBS AND ROOTS FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT T. R. BEGONIA BULBS Per 1000 Single mixed %-l in. diam $90 Single in following separate colors: Scarlet, Pink. Crimson, ^-1 in. diam $95 LILIUM GIGANTEUM F. 0. B. New York size 7-0 8-lU 9-10 10-11 11-12 6-8 7-9 8-10 9-10 Per Case Per Case 300 $49.50 250 47.60 200 50.00 150 49.50 130 47.50 0. B. Denver 400 $42.00 SOD 49.50 250 47.50 200 50.00 F. 0. B. Chicago 7-9 300 $49.50 10-11 150 49.50 F. 0. B. London (Ont.) 7-9 SOO $49.50 8-10 8S0 47.60 9-10 200 50.00 10-11 ISO 49.50 BAMBOO STAKES Per Bale Per Bale Natural, S ft 4,000 $16.00 5 ft 3,000 28.50 6 ft 3.500 27.50 (ireen, 3M- ft 3 500 24.00 4 ft 2.500 28.00 TERMS: 60 days net, 2% cash 10 days from invoice date, cash with order unless your credit is established with us. Write for prices on HARDY LILY BULBS. DRACAENA CANES. PALM SEEDS. RAFFIA, BAMBOO CANES. Etc. Established 1902. "RELIABILITY" is our motto. We occupy our own build- ing, a city block through, and give prompt, efficient, courteous service. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 CHAMBERS STREET NEW YORK HORTICULTURE Vol. XXXI MARCH 20, 1920 No. 12 NEW ROSES FOR 1920 We shall offer for 1 920 the three New Roses : — PILGRIM CRUSADER and MRS. JOHN COOK We want you to know them. May we send you full descriptions? Your re- quest will bring it. A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL. CONN. FERNS THE VICTORY FERN (Nephrolepis victoria) We take pleasure in offering this new and valuable variety of Nephrolepis. It is a beautifully crested form of "Teddy, Jr." with fronds frequently subdivided on the ends, making a most unique, distinct, and desirable variety. This fern was AWARDED A BRONZE MEDAL at the S. A. F. Convention at Detroit in August, 1919. The judges of the award reported as follows: "Special stress is laid on the new fern Victory, with a rapid growth and a branching at end of fronds, making it a shapely plant. It should be a commercial success, and we RECOMMEND IT MOST HIGHLY." .strong plants, 2V2-lmli pots $3.00 per dozen, §20.00 per 100 Strong plants, SVi-ineh pots ".50 per dozen, 50.00 per 100 Extra fine specimens: 8-inch, .W-OO; 10-inch, *5.0O; 12-inch, $7.50 NEPHROLEPIS: Each Elegantissinia. elCBantissiiua compacta, SMrinch $0.35 Elegrantissinia and elegantissinia compacta, 6-inch 75 Muscosa, 5-inch 75 Elegantissima and elegantissinia <-ompacta, 8-ineh 2.00 Elegantissima and elegantissima compacta, 10-inoh 4.00 Harrisii. 8-incli 3.00 I>«arf, Koston, g-inch 2.00 If plants are shipped in pots, 10% additional. F. R. PIERSON, Tarrytown. N. Y. GARDENIAS or really wonderful qualit.v, good o n g stems and perfect flowers. S3.00, $1,110. S5.00 per dm. Plr.SSY HII,- IX»W — 25i.. .-lOc. 75c., $1.00 per doz. spra.vs. C.AEENHULA, Orange anil Yellow, $2.00, $3.00. .$4.00 per 100. splendid iiualit.v. SWEET PEAS. $1.00. $3.IM1. $3.00 per 100. exceptionally choice long stems at $3. (Hi. BE.AITIES are coming in better both as to quality and (luantily. really the first ne l'a\e had in quantit.v. Tlie specials are nnusnally good. Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Supplies. BU8ENBSS HOURS: 7 A. U. to S P. U. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The Wholesale Florists of Philadelphia XEW YORK PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORB 117 W. «8th St. 1608-1620 Lndlow St. rranklln A St. P»nl 8t». WASHINGTON, 1216 H St., N. W. ' ' FERNS We have on hand for immediate shipment a splendid lot of Pot Grown Ferns. All extra good value for the money. Shipped without pots. Size Doz. 100 1000 Bostons -t-in $3.00 $20.00 $190.00 6-in 4..50 35.00 325.00 8-in. $2.60 each Scottii l-in S.OO 20.00 190.00 5-in 4.50 35.00 Cordetta Compacta 6-in 4.80 50.00 Cyrtomium Holly Ferns 4-in 3.00 20.00 CANNAS Three Incli Pot Plants Ready for lniniediat« Shipment. King Humbert $6.50 per IflO Mrs. .V. Conard 6.50 per 100 Rosea Giganlea 6.50 per 100 Fire Bird «.50 per 100 Other Standard Varieties as listed in our catalogues at $5.00 per IIMP. ALTERN.VNTHER AS; .XLYSSUM, Double Giant and Dwarf: BEGONIAS; LOBELIA. Crystal Palace Gem: H.\RDY' ENGLISH IVY; LANTANAS, assorted; HELIOTROPE: MOON VINES; VINCA, Variegated. 2-inch. $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Send for Catalogue Cash With Ordm R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND 232 HOKTICULTUKE March 20, 1020 Henry H. Barrows FERN SIPECIALIST Write for Prices. H. H. BARROWS, Whitman, Maw. ONARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IVIADISOIM, IM. J. Nephrolepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 Inch pot*, extim heaTy, tSS.OO per hnn- dred; 6 Inoh, 175.00 p«r hondred. ROBERT CRAI6 COMPANY. fa«ADBiFeu. Awarded Certiflcato of Merit at 8. A. F". ft O. H. N«w York ConTentlon. And 100 other notable kinds. AlwaTa ask for SWASTIKA BBAJJD OAJTNAS. Th* nOHABD A Hcl WeSTOtOVE LjOMESOO. [ 31 1 P£NW.,tJAA. »•'« «^« imttcrAtrt U Ikt Nmrati jimtn i Fund ftr MmrlMt Dntl HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOB OVBB HAU' A OENTUBT Smmll, medloin and I»T(e aliea supplied Price list BOW ready The D. Hill Nursery Co. BrerrreeB Bpeeiallsts. I^rrest Orewere In Ameriea BOX 4U. DUNDEE. DUU THOMAS J. GREY GOMPSNY SEEDS. BULBS AND IMPl.EirErNT« WHOLESALE AND RETAIX. Reseleeted Strains in Seeds Improved Styles In ImplemeBts Catalopne apon Application 16 So. Market Stom*r Xiiriflirv olViTeniiii**n«I tlieni : VIAlinP Ar>AM^ tN<->v sliow DiihliiO. A piin> minwy wliiti- vi'iy iliiinlily ovi>rlaiil lYirt^jiyc nLfmyiJ ,^^^^^ sulTuscl tlu- swivtcsl slunl.- of nis.-i)iiik iin:iKiii:ililf. It is tici- IpiMi 111' my iiiti'oiliu.'tioiia fur tliirists' usi'. niicl a vnrii'ty 1 run liiglily riTdiiiiiuMiil. "Mjiluie .Viiiuiis"' is tlK' most prolijic Dahlia of its roltir. It lias good strms and irfi an i-arly Dalilia to Idossom. eonlinuiup: tlirt>u;;lioiit the cntiro .season. It has tiio inM'cssary featuivs that make it stand sliipiiint; wi'll. and makes up t'ood iu all kinds of work. SIrolii.' divisions i|!3..-|li ]i.T ilo/.i-ii, if^MMM) per 100. Llf^pxi II A Ml I^ FIFTT Miiaiii l»«Torati\e Dahlia). IVautiful salmon-pink witli nyjI\l\JL.^l^\JJ riCi ,^ ^u^,,^, i,|,.|ii|inK of yellow. Good divisicns. $1.>.00 per loo, $:J.OO per dozen. ]^^J)Q^^^ (New reony-Flowerehlia). A very lieautifnl white, very sliBlltly tinted with a most ilelie;ite shade of lavender-pink. The form of the flower is original, eaeh petal eniling ;iiiil twistiit;: in a very pleasing man.ner. An excel- lent eiit-ftower variety. Strong divisions. SL.IO per dozen, $10.00 i>er 100. MINA Rl IRPI F ('>«"orati\e Dahlia,). The Hnest scarlet eut-flovver Dahlia to my i»iii'«rt UV/1XU1..1- knowledge. Flowers of large size, on long, wiry stems, wcdl iiliiiM' tile I'oliagi' t^enil ilivisiiiTis. $!..'>» per dozen, $10.00 per 100. FRANK A WAI KFR '^ew DiKoratlve Dahlia). A charming shaile of laven- 1 i-vj-ii-ji-k. n. TTrti.-rk.i-ix ,|,.,._|,i,||; „.i||, ,„|,j, ,,,iff stems, making it first-class as a cntllower I>;ililia. An exceptiunally early hloomer. Good divisions. $3.50 per dozen. .tl'i.^.tM) per HH». MRS. WARNAAR (l'«4 Fort Hill lOliS " 1084 " 108.-. PASS US YOUR EASTER ORDER We are prepared to serve you more than ever before with your Easter wants. We handle the output of the best growers. This fact combined with the further fact that our profits are very modest should lead you to give us a trial. Now is also the time to pass us your orders for Memorial Day goods such as Wax Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Easter and Calla Lilies, Decorated Magnolia Wreaths, Sprays, Wax Designs, Etc., Etc. MANILA BO.VEJS Cnt Flower Ho.ves ■Size Per 100 IS- 5-Si/. .1i3.7.-> 21- .5-3M; 4.50 24- .-,-3'/. .5.2."> 2»- aSM: fi.;.? 21-8-5 7.00 30- .5-3'/:; 7.00 24- »-.-> 7..50 28- «-.■) 8.00 Wreath Boxes size Per 100 l(;-l6-5 $10.2.-. 16-16-7 11.75 18-18-6, 12.2.') 18-18-8 13.75 20-20-6 14.00 20-20-9 16.50 22-22-6 16..50 22-22-8 19.00 Bouquet Boxes ^>- 0-8 1I..50 WAX FLOWERS Wax Roses, Pink, White, Golden Gate, YeUow. Per lOO .Medium siie $2.50 Large size 3.50 Crepe Roses. Pink, H liite, tiolden Gate or Russell 2.50 Carnations, Pink, White, Golden Gat«. Large size 2.50 Sweet I'eas, Pink, White, l>avender. Very beautiful Per 1000, $5.50 CalJa Lilies 4.00 EASTER LILIES 4-80 Special Easter Lilies, with FoHage. Tou oonld not dis- tinguish these from the natural Lilies 12.00 Violet Boxes 38-8-5 11.75 30-12-6 13.50 .■i6-12-(i 1.5.50 3B-1 4-0 16.50 X- 5-4. »Mr-6-6. 10- 7-6. 12- 8-7. 4.00 5.25 6.25 7.75 Size 8-12., CYCAS LEAVES Per 100 l*rinting free on lots of 500 or m<.re. In smaUer quantities SI .2.-. extra. Gnlrt Ink, *2..->0. These boxes are the result of ions: experience. Why not take advantage of both qualit.v and priee? $3.23 12-16 4.00 16-20 .5.00 28-32 8..50 We preserve our own (yeas Leaves right in our own far tory. They are pliable, Imndsome color and will not mould. Size Per 100 32-36.. $9.50 36^0 11.50 40-t4 13.25 44-48 13.00 224 Horticulture March 20, 1920 EASTER ORDERS For Kansas City AND ALL POINTS WITHIN REASONABLE DISTANCE Florist^ Telegraph Delivery Service PROMPT AND RELIABLE SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Kansas City, Mo. March 20, 1920 HORTICULTURE Using for a market for their products even before they build their establish- ments to manufacture them. The florists have the goods and their mar- ket should be on a par with their pro- duction." NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS. W. W. Anderson, Chicago, 111 $10.00 D. C. Uorsan, Maiou, Ga., I yr... i;5.00 John Si'iitt list., Hrooklyn, N. Y... 10.00 Woodlawu Gardens, Edwarrtsville. Ill 10.00 V. Bezdek, Orosse I'oint, 111 10.00 rierce liros.. Walthaui. Mas,s lio.OO Sigmiind Kahn, Bulls Head St., New York, 1 yr 10.00 Edw. Ltlauienser, Niles Centre, 111., 1 yr Ki.OO Haentzu Floral Co., Fond du Lac, Wis.. 1 yr... 0.00 Fred IT. Lemon & Co., Richmond, Ind., 1 yr 5.00 Goodbrad Floral Co., Mobile, Ala.. 1 yr 10.00 Espelin Floral Co., Fort Collins, Col., 2 yrs ,500 Frey & Frey. Lincoln. Neb., 1 yr. . 50.00 A. R. King, Wlnnepeg, Man., 2 yrs. 10.00 Knull Floral Co., Tampa, Fla., 1 yr. 5.00 Alfred Burton, Phlla., Pa., 1 yr. . . 100.00 James P.senica, Grosse Point, 111., 1 yr 25.00 The Heepe Co., Akron, O., 2 yrs. . . 10.00 Springfield Flor. Co., Springfield, N. J 10.00 E. K. Fauch, Marquette, Mich 2.50 William Geenan, Kemberly, Wis.. 10.00 Corp. Chas. F. Meyer, N. Y. C, Addtl 100.00 E. E. Brown, Ashville, N. C, 2 yrs. 5.00 John Scott, HuntsvlUc, Ala.. 2 yrs. 10.00 Morgan Floral Co., Fort Morgan, Col., 2 yrs 5.00 Frer K. Hoffmann, Pawtucket, R, 1 10.00 Floracroft Gdns., Moorestown, N. J 25.00 Sawyer & Johnson, Bethlehem, Pa. 5.00 Fred Rupp, Lawrence, Ind 3.00 Walter Armacost & Co., Los An- geles, Cal., 1 yr 25.00 The Posev Shop, Meadowville, Pa. 5.00 John E. Sten, Red Wing, Minn... 5.00 Randall's Flower Shop. Worcester. Mass. Add'l 10.00 Winter Floral Co., Charleston, W. Va. Add'l 10.00 Hall's Greenhouse, Clyde, O. Add'l. 5.00 Henry A. Bernlng, SI. Louis, Mo.. 1 yr lOO.OO Sam Sheinuk, Baton Rouge, La. Add'l 300 Anders Rasmusson, New Albany, Ind., 2 yrs Wl.OO Carroll The Florist, Houston, Tex., Add'l lO.OO Alexander Dallas. Inc., Water- bury Conn., 2 yrs 25.00 Huddart Floral Co., Salt Lake Citv, Utah. Add'l Kj-OO Henry Rudolph. Essex Fells, N. J. 5.09 A J.'Mei.nincer. Gloversville, N. Y. 1.50 J. H. Snvder. Rhinebeck. N. Y.... .'Ofl W H Kuehler, Brooklyn, N. Y... 13.00 Fretz Greenhouse, Pratt. Kansas.. .^.00 Daut Bros.. Decatur. 111.. 2 yrs... -:->.00 Wni Dethlefs, Mitchell. S. Dak inOO J. M. Keller Co.. Whitestone. La.. I yr liKi.oo Floral Art Studio, Oswego. N. Y... 15.00 Leopold Mallast, Mt. Clemens. Mich ;;:•,•■ ?nn Davis & Klshle--. Ypsilanti. Mich.. 5.00 Harrv R. Saier. Canada , ^- "" S. S. 'Pennock Co.. Nashville. Tenn, 100.00 Clauiie C. Tvler. Salem. Ohio lO.ou Mclntvre Floral Co., Nashville. •jipnn J.i.(KJ Fredericli Utter. Harrison. >'■ J--- 'U "" S S Pennock Co.. Baltimore. Md.. 'OO-OU B. Weinhocber Co.. Chicapo. HI. Add'l .••■;■■ Fifth Ave. Florist, Wilmington. No. Carolina • ■ • • ^■"" Platteville Floral Co., Platteville. Wis. Add'l •• •'•"" State Florist Association, Knox- ville, Tenn. , Add'l __ 5000 $1.S15.00 Previously reported JjH.tlO.OO Total «*»'"''■'"' .JOHN Young. Secretary. 1170 Broadway, New York City. 11»oIiuni Privet Natural Uablt IBOI-ILJIVI THE NEW HYBRID IHARDY l=>RIVET (L. Ibota X Ovalfolium) Now sent out for the flrxt tlni«. Inquire for further inrurniation. One year field Krown plantn; $5.00 each; Summer rooted, frame grown, $3.00 each; Plants In HtoraBe for Immediate Bhlpmenf. The Elm City Nurserv Co., WOOO.MONT NUBSERIES. INC., „ . . New Haven. Conn. Introducerr. of BOX-BARBERBY, rbo"""'*''''''*' well rooted Bunvmer frame euttlngs— $68.00 per 1000. When THmmed We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farm at GraBB Lake, Mich., and our growing atatlons In every Part of the United Stateg where aeeda are grown Bucccssfully a I In charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds In qaantlty and of highest quality, aiad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for fntnre fleUvery. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynes Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc. 166 Clitmber of Ccmmerce i\ig. B«stea, Majt. IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that is well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES Whok^le and Retail NORTH ABI^»GTON, MASS. New Crop Flower Seed and Buibs sow NOW Salvia. Petunia, Verbena, Salpiglossis, Asparaituit. Cosmos, Candytuft, Snapdragon, Lobelia, Phlox, Scabiosa, Gypsophila. BULBS — Gladioli. Cannas. Tuberoses, Caladiums, Dahlias. Anemones. Madeira Vines, Cinnamon Vines. Lilium Auratum, Rubruni. Magnlflcum, per case, $32.00. Lilium Gieanteum, 7-9 Case 300. 8-9 Case 250; per case, $50.00. If you have not received our norlst List, a post card wlU bring It. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Go. 12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Square BOSTON. MASS. SEEDS AND BULDS jBobbtngton's 128 Cbarobera St., N. Y. City A. L. Miller Christmas and Easter Pot Plants a specialty Wholesale Only Jeunaica, N. Y. When writingtoAdYertiserskindlymention Horticulture 22G HORTICULTURE March 20, 1920 SEASONABLE OFFERINGS GLADIOLUS BULBS 1000 America, Angusta, HalleT, Mra, Francis King $35.00 Mrs. Watt, ChlcaRo White. Peace 45.00 Brenchleyensis. Fire King 30.00 Urs. Frank Pendleton. Nia.gara 50.00 Baron Hulot 60.00 Panama 60.00 Schnahen 70.00 FOR PROFIT BUY PRIMCLINCS HY- BRIDS. WE HAVE THEM IN QU.\N- TITY AND OF BEST SELECTION Don't forget PRIMULINCS HYBRIDS average two to three blooma per biilb and are quick sellers In the market. Fancy $.'30.00 per lOOO Regular _. $20.00 per 1000 MISCELLANEOUS .\OERATCM. Stella Onrney. U. C. at $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus and Spreneerl. Seedlings, $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000; fine 2Vi-in. pots, $5.00 per 100, $45 00 per 1000; fine, 3- In. pots, $10.00 per 100. $95.00 per 1000. CINERARIA Hybrlda. Half dwarf, 2y-.-in., at $7.00 per 100, $65 per 1000; 31n., $12 00 per 100. COLEU8. Booted Cottlii«s. All the stand- ard and fancy varieties, such as Ver- schatTeltU, Golden Bedder, Qneen Victeria, Fire Brand, Beckwlth Gem, Yellow Trail- ing Queen, at $12.00 per 1000; Brillianoy, Salvator and Pink Trailing Queen, at $20.00 per 1000. Any varieties of fancy COLEUS that you want tell us. Our growers can supply anything that Is good. CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS. Three leaves, assorted varieties of a high-grade strain, $8.00 per lOO, $75.00 per 1000; separate va- rletiea, $10.00 per 100; 2>4-in. pots. $12.00 per 100; 2>4-ln. pots, selected, $15.00 per 100. FUCHSIA, Rooted Cuttings. Mixed, best varieties. $2.50 per 100. $20 00 per 1000. GODFREY CALL.\S. 3-in., $10.00 per 100. FERNS. Boston and Wliitmanl, 2V.-in. pot-grown. $7.00 per 100. $6.">.00 per 1000. BENCH BOSTON and VERONA. Heady for 4^4-in. and 5-in. pots, $25.00 per 100. LATANIA Borbonica. 3-in. fine stock, $12.50 per 100. DOUBLE or SINGLE PETUNIAS. Rooted Cuttings at $2.50 per 100. $20 00 per 1000. Our stock of Double PETUNIAS com- prises ten colors, all distinct, also an Al variety of Single Mixed, as well as Rosy Morn, separate. PRIMULA Obconlca. 3-ln., at $10 per 100. NEW ROSES Frank W. Dnnlop and Madame Butterfly. Own Root : $35.00 per 100, $82.50 per "50, $150.00 per 500, $300.00 per 1000, $725.00 per 2500. Grafted : $42.50 per 100, $101.25 per 250, $187.50 per 500, $375 00 per 1000, $912.50 per 2500. From 2M!-ln. pots. Premier. Own root, 2!4 in.. $20.00 per 100. $175 per 1,000. Ophelia, $15.00 per 100. $120.00 per 1,000. BONNAFFON SOIL CUTTINGS Immediate Shipment If you want to change or improve your strain, get some of these now. you can work up a fine lot of stock and this is from a particularly heal- thy strain, no midge and no blind plants, well rooted stocky cuttings at $16.00 per 1000. H.-\RDY LILIES Album, Auratum, Magniflcum, 819-200 to the case, 9J11-125 to the case, at $30.00 per case. CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS. Barbara Davis. White and Golden Chad- wick. Chadwick Supreme, Golden Mistletoe, Indian Summer. Yellow and White Turner. Booted cuttings, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. From 214-in. pots, $7.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Where packing NEW POSIPONS. Becky McLane. — Thanksgiving Bronze. Christmas Gold. — Golden-yellow button for Dec. 1st and later. Cometa. — Dark rose, shaded magenta, November Pearl. — A new November flower- ing daybreak pink. Ouray. — Best early bronze. Uvaldn. — A large pure wliite. maturing Oct. 10th. Vasco. — Golden-yellow, flowering Oct. 15th and one of the very best for sprays. White Gem. — Pure white button, very free and ready for cuttings Nov. 15th. All the above, rooted cuttings, $8.00 per 100; 214 -in. pots, $10.00 per 100. CARNATION CUTTINGS In the sand, well rooted, ready to go out the day your order comes in. 2000 Beacon, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. 5000 Matchless, $5 00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. CANNAS Sound 2-3 eye roots. All varieties green foliage unless other- wise noted. 100 1000 King Humbert, bronze foliage, orange red $7.00 $60.00 Yellow King Humbert, yellow, spotted red 3.50 30 00 Goldblrd, buttercup yellow 5.00 45 00 Firebird, large Are red 8.00 75.00 Petofl, best white 6.00 50.00 Meteor, deep crimson 3.50 30.00 Orange Bedder, orange with scarlet markings 3 50 30.00 Panama, red with yellow edge.. .5..50 50.00 A. Bouvler, rich velvety crimson 3.50 32.00 Florence Vaughan, golden yel- low, spotted red 4.00 35.00 Gladiator, large bright yellow, spotted crimson 3.50 32.50 Mme. Croiy, crlmson-scarlet, yellow edge 4.00 35.00 Mrs. A. Conard. salmon pink... 7.50 70.00 Richard Wallace, canary yellow 4.00 35.00 Rosea Gigantea, gigantic rose pink 7.50 70.00 Venus, soft rose pink, yellow border 4.00 35.00 David Harnm, bronze foliage, bright vermilion 4.50 40.00 Egandale. bronze foliage, cherry red 4.00 35.00 Wvoming, bronze foliage, bright orange flowers 4.00 .35.00 Robusta Grandlflora. bronze fo- liage, mammoth, heavy grow- ing 5.00 40.00 Brandywine. bronze foliage daz- zling red, spotted with crim- son 3.50 30.00 Hrngaria. favorite pink bed- ding variety 5.00 45.00 WIntzer's Colossal, largest flow- ered variety, brilliant scarlet. 4.00 35.00 Cal&dium Escnientnm 7/9. . . 9/11.. Tube Roses. Excelsior Pearl 4 Mammoth .$10.00 $90 . 18.00 150 '6 $5.00 $45 6.50 80 FLORISTS' SEEDS High Grade Stocks for the Conunerclal Florists' Use ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS— Mass, greenhouse grown: l.nOO seeds $3.00 5.000 seeds 14.00 10.000 seeds 25.00 ASPARAGUS SPBENGEBI: 1.000 seeds $115 5.000 seeds 5.00 .4GERATUM. Blue Dwarf Imperial. White Dwarf Imperial, Blue Dwarf Little Dor- rit, tr. pkt., 25c.; V- 07,., 50c.; 1 oz.. $1.00. Little Blue Star. tr. pkt., 50c. Blue Per- fection, tr. pkt.. 30c. ; % oz., 75c. ; 1 oz.. $1.50. charges are made against us we will add ALYSSUM. Little Dorritt, best dwarf va- riety for baskets and bedding, tr. pkt., 30c.; 1 oz., $1.00. Little Gem, tr. pkt., 20c.; 1 oz., 50c.; VI lb., $1.50. Saxatlle Compactum (yellow), tr. pkt., 35c.; 1 oz.. $1.50. ASTERS, ask for our List and Prices. New seed carefully selected of the best market varieties. BEGONIA. Erfordal, Llimlnosa, Prima Donna, Semperflorens (white), tr. pkt., 50c.; oz., $1.00. Vernon, tr. pkt., 20c.; oz., 50c. CALENDULA. Orange King, greenhouse selected seed of a wonderful strain. ^4 oz.. 50c.; oz., $1.50. Lemon Qneen, best light yellow, V4 oz., 50c. ; oz., $1.50. CANDYTUFT. Giant White Perfection, tr. pkt.. .3.5c. ; oz., $1.00. Pure White Giant ILvacinth-flowered. Vt 02.. 25c. ; oz.. $1 .00 ; V4 lb.. $1.50. Purple, light pink, rose pink or finest mixed, Vt oz., 25c.; oz., 75c. CENTAUREA IMPERIALI8. White. Illao, rose pink and purple, tr. pkt., 25c.; ox., $1..50. Candldlsslma, tr. pkt., 50c. ; 01., $2.50. Gymnocarpa, tr. pkt., 25c.: OR., $1.00. Double, true deep blue (Bachelor's Button), tr. pkt., 50c.; oz.. $1.25. COBEA SCANDENS. Purple and white, tr. pkt., 25c.: oz., 80c. COSMOS. Special strain of New England selected seed. Mammoth, shell pink. Lady Lenox, pure white, Crimson, tr. pkt., 25c.; oz., 80c. DELPHINIUM, Totty's selected Hy- brids, a truly wonderful collection, V4 oz., $2.00; % oz., $3.50; oz., $0.00. Forraosum, dark blue, Belladonna, tur- quoise blue, tr. pkt., 30c.; 02., $1.00. DRACAENA INDIVISA. Vi oz., 25c.; o«., 75c. GAILLARDIA (annual), tr. pkt., 20c.; ot., 75c. LOBELIA, Crystal Paloee Compacta (dark blue dwarf), tr. nkt., .35c. LUPINUS (annual), blue scarlet, yellow and blue, finest mixed, tr. pkt., 25c.; oB., 75c. MARIGOLD. Little Brownie, dwarf. Qnll- led Orange, tall, H oz., 25c. : oz., 75c. PHLOX, Drnmmondl Grandlflora, pore white, scarlet, blood red, pink, yellow, tr. pkt., 3Gc.; % oz., $1.00; oz., $2.00. SALPIGLOSSIS, valuable summer cut flower; violet, dark scarlet, purple, brown with gold, yellow, light blue with gold, finest mixed, tr. pkt., 50c.; 1/2 oz., $1.00. SALVIA. America, tr. pkt., 50c.; Vt oz., 1.50; oz., $5.00. Splendens, tr. pkt., 30c.; M- oz.. SOc. Bonfire (Clara Bedman). tr. pkt., 40c.; Vj oz., $1.50. Zurich, tr. pkt.. 75c. ; M: oz., $2.00. SCABIOSA. White, daybreak pink, yellow, red. King of the Blacks, violet, tr. pkt., SOc. ; M: oz.. 75c. SCHIZANTHUS, WISETONENSI8, shade* of brown, tr. pkt., 50c. SNAPDRAGON, greenhouse varieties: Keystone, Ramsburg's and Buxton's Silver Pink, tr. pkt., $1.00. Nelrose, Phelps White and Yellow. Enchantress, tr. pkt.. 50c. Half Dwarf Varieties, best for bed- ding and summer cut-flower pur- poses— white, golden yellow, rose pink, carmine, tr. pkt., 35c.; >4 oz., 60c. STOCKS, large flowered Ten Weeks dwarf, blood red, rose, yellow, dark blue, white, mixed, tr. pkt.. 50c. ; '^ oz., $2.00. Beauty of Nice, flesh pink, rose, white and laven- der, tr. pkt., 75c.; Vt oz., $1.50; oz., $5.00. VERBENA, Boston Mammoth strain, blue, pink, scarlet, white and mixed, tr. I k*., 30c. ; Vi oz., 65c. ; % oz., $1.00. them at cost. L. J. REUTER CO. Plant Brokers «H 15 Cedar St., WATERTOWN STA. BOSTON, MASS. Short P. O. Address: L. J. Reuter Co., Boston 72, Mass. HORTICULTURE VoL XXXI MARCH 20, 1920 No. 12 THE TALK OF THE TRADE I was much interested in what Geo. Watson said to me the other day and I think his remarics well worth passing on. So here they are: "The artistic arrangement of flow- ers is a fine art. No amount of telling or trying will make an artist out of one, unless the gift be inborn. The great and only Battles had the gift when he began some thirty years ago to set the pace in Philadelphia, but it took the world a good while to real- ize it, and even now some of them do not know just what made him rich and famous. One of his favorite quota- tions in the olden days was. "You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear," and that is as true today as it was then. It's like music and poetry — so well defined by Alexander Pope: — Music resembles poetry; in each Are nameless graces which no methods teach, And which a master-hand alone can reach. Window dressing comes under the same heading. It isn't the place nor the materials. It's the artist. Where would Michell's retail following be to- day without a Philip P'reud to put poetry into every business bid in store window or flower show. Philip may have been born with many other nat- ural gifts, but the artistic sense and the ability to express it made him a marked man distinguished and valu- able among men equally able in every other direction. Continued adverse weather has been a source of considerable worry to Washington florists with the near ad- vent of a comparatively early Easter. That city has escaped the terrific storms that spread over the north and west, hut it has had its share of cloudy weather with a larger number of rain and snow stoiins tlian u.^ual. "The date is a little against us," said David G. Grillbortzer. of the Washington Floral Company, speaking of Baster coming on April 4. Mr. Grillbortzer is vice president of the American Carnation Society and a member of the executive committee of the Florists' Club of W^ashington, and has large holdings in Alexandria. Va. "The delay in getting the Japanese bulbs to the United States set the growers back a great deal," he con- tinued. "They had to speed up pro- duction, but I feel confident that un- less we have an unprecedented amount of adverse weather, most of the Wash- ington growers will be right 'on crop.' The plants this year will be much bet- ter than during the past two years. Last year we had to depend on bulbs that had been kept In cold storage, it having been impossible to import any because of the embargo against the use of shipping space for that pur- pose. In Alexandria we have between .•i.OOO and 6,000 pots bearing from three to fifteen flowers each. "Hydrangea plants are looking ex- cellent. We will have about 1,500 pots. The wholesale price in this market will probably be about $3 up. It is impossible at this time to pre- dict the price of carnations. 1 believe that there will be enough to go around, but orders should be placed early to secure a choice of stock." Orchids have sold well during the past season. It is true that at the present time prices are practically normal, but midwinter when the flow- ers were in great demand, the prices obtained were tar ahead of those ever before known. In New York about Christmas time it was not unusual for choice flowers to bring five dollars at wholesale. Altogether the commercial growers of orchids have had a good season, and unless conditions become unexpectedly bad returns from orchid growing should continue good. It seems rather strange to find more than a page of solidly set advertise- ments in an English garden paper, placed by gardeners and helpers who want positions. The situation in Eng- land must be very different from what it is in this country, where gardeners and garden help of all kinds is very hard to obtain. It is true that higher wages are being paid across the water than ever before, but regardless of that fact, the gardeners as a class seem i- a pliotnernpli iniidp l>,v E. H. WiUnn of .Azumii-KaKami. It is tile orru-inal pink Ktiniiiif .\/.Hlfu, and Ih over one liiindrfd ,\fars i>UI. ."^ee Pace 'ili*. HOKTICULTUKE March 20, 1920 loyal 10 their profession. It is a ques- tion If there will be any trained gar- deners in America after a few years unless apprentices appear in larger numbers than at present. And with this unceasing scramble for the al- mighty dollar, an apprentice's wages do not seem very attractive. The New York Show The board of relief of the town of Greenwell, Conn., has dropped $168,- 000 from the valuation of the green- houses of A. N. Pierson, incorporated, boosted by the board of assessors, it was learned yesterday. The company's claim was for a reduction of $225,000. The company, through its counsel, protested against the amount listed by the board of assessors on its green- houses. Last October the assessors revalued the property of the town and when they came around to Pier- son's place they increased the amount from $170,000 to $410,000. When the company received its notice of in- crease a complaint was made to the effect that the assessors had listed the property at a rate much beyond its real value. BELONGS TO McGREGOR. "As Near as Your Telephone" a Pro- tected Phrase. ' Newburyport, Mass. Feb. 23, 1920. Dear Sir: — In your Feb. 14th issue, under the heading "Little Talks on Advertising," there appears a repro- duction of J. Albert Brodrib's adver- tisement making use of the phrase "We are as near to you as your telephone." The use of this phrase is (and has been so held in previous cases) an in- fringement of our Trade-Mark and we nave so notified Mr. Brodrib today. Since there are undoubtedly many other florists whose attention will be drawn to that phrase through your article and who may thereby be in- clined to use it in their advertising as a result, we think it would be best for your advertising author to let your readers know that it is not a free phrase but protected for our sole use by the trade-mark laws. Very truly yours, C. J. McGbegob & Sons. New England florists are being warned to look out for a bad check worker who has been operating in Lawrence, Lowell and other cities. His game has been to buy a floral piece amounting to $7 or $8, tender a $28 check or thereabouts in payment and get the change in cash. He is de- scribed as 40 or 45 years old, slim, dark hair mixed with grey, smooth face. Large Attendance and Many Very Fine Exhibits The International Flower Show marguerites, schizanthus and primulas opened in New York. Sunday, March 14th, and it is a good, very good show. The first day's receipts are much ahead of last year. The quality of the stock exhibited is very fine. Some impor- tant features are lacking, but the ar- langement in general is away ahead of any previous show. The general effect also is very fine. The second day's attendance also ran ahead of last year, and the suc- cess of the show seems assured. The management is great, and everything running smoothly, showing perfect or- ganization. It is interesting to note the drawing power of the New York Show. The ■'big fellows" from all over the coun- try are in attendance, particularly Chicago and all Middle West points. It seems certain that a great many of the visitors will come on for the big Boston show next week. Also it is to he hoped that many will arrive in time to attend the meeting of the National Growers' Association called for Tues- day, March 23rd, in Boston, at which time Ex-president Ammann will out- line the plans of the new society and establish the local branch. C. T. Beasley & Co., of East Milton, Mass., were awarded a silver medal for a special exhibit of pansles (not in schedule). Among the exhibits which attracted particular attention might be men- tioned briefly the following: A. X. Pierson's rose garden is a gem. and first prize well deserved. The plants of Cineraria stellata ex- hibited by W. B. Thompson and A. Lewisohn were wonderful, also the shown by A. Lewisohn. The exhibits of flowering bulbs and plants by A. Lewisohn and Mrs. Payne Whitney in the classes for private growers were simply wonderful, and the collection of bulbous plants by -Mrs. Payne Whitney was also very fine. A. Lewisohn's collection of roses in pots, also his rose garden, were worth going a long way to see. The Marguerites and Spiraeas in the commercial classes shown by F R. Pierson Co. and Madsen & Christ- ensen were very well-grown, and A N. Pierson's display of flowering and foliage plants was beautifully ar- ranged. The rock garden enthusiasts ling- ered around the exhibit staged by the Detmer Nurseries. As usual, the ferns exhibited by F. R. Pierson Co. and Robert Craig Co. captured most of the honors in the fern classes. Some beautiful speci- mens were shown by both firms. A. L. Miller's lilies came in for much admiration, and these were won- derful In every way. Joseph Manda's orchid plant display was a wonderful collection of beau- tiful varieties and a riot of color. Lager & Hurrell's display also came in for much admiration. The cut roses in the commercial classes were never better, especially American Beauty, Ophelia and Prem- ier. The 25 undisseminated pink, shown by John H. Dunlop, couldn't be better; mammoth blooms and grand finish. The display of cut roses by Traend- ly & Schenck and F. R. Pierson Co called for some work on the part of the judges in making their decision. It was a big fight and very close, but Traendly & Schenck were given Ist prize. CEDAR ACRES GLADIOLI and DAHLIAS Booklets Free B. HAMMOND TRACY, Inc., Wenham/Mass. March 20, 1920 HORTICULTUKK i-Z'.i DREER'S CANNAS This sezison we harvested the finest and larg- est crop of Cannas that ^ve have ever grown. KING HUMBERT Aijd all the other good varieties you should have are Included In our list and ttie roots art- licavj .md ilim I'KICBS: The priccn quoto fintt of April, aft*r nhicli pot^phvata will be Hcnt out and In which the advunce in price uill itc an follows: All varieties list4Ml ut 91.00 or I*"«*s per HKi will be Hap- plicd in pot planlH at S«.00 per lOO or $70.(H> per IftOO, ami on varieties listed aliove S7.0O per Iim there will lie no chanue In price between dormant roota and pot plantH. All have creeii f.0U per 100; $1110.00 per 1000. Poppy. Intense poppy-red. Large perfect florets In good trussei over greenish-bronzy foliage. Klch and effective. 5 ft. 20 ct». each: $2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $.10.00 per 1000. Remarkable. This effective bronze-leaved variety stands out boldly among other sorts, not only on account of Its height (tl ft.), hat because of the beautiful scarlet-carmine trusses of bloom inr- monntlng the rich green-bronze foliage. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $00.00 per 1000. Surprise. The brightest red Canna we have. It surpasses In brilliancy such popular varieties as Meteor and Lafayette and produces its great trusses with equal freedom. 4 to 5 ft. 36 cts. each ; $3.50 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100. DREER'S SELECTED CANNAS Including many comparatively new varieties, which we can offer In quantity at popular prices. Doz. 100 Allemanla (Orchid Flowered). Salmon with golden markings; 5 ft $0 50 $3 50 Aaatria (Orchid Flowered). Large, pure can- arv-yeilow with reddish dots in center of upper petals; 5 ft 50 3 50 Beacon. Rich cardinal-red ; 3Vj ft 100 7 00 Brilliant. Rich yellow with two red petals; 3^4 ft. 50 3 50 Dazzler. One of the best, deep flre-red, very free; 3V4 ft 1 00 7 00 Dragon. Very rich dark, ox-blood red; 3 ft.. 75 5 00 Dr. E. Ackerknecht. Carmine lake, suffused with deep carmine, bronze foliage; 4 ft 50 3 50 Dnke of Marlboro. An attractive deep bril- liant crimson ; 4 ft 50 3 50 Favorite. This Is the best red spotted yellow Canna yet introduced. The color is a rich, deep golden-yellow, the flowers are pro- duced on strong stems well above the foliage; 5 ft ,W 3 50 Gaiety. Reddish-orange mottled with car- mine and edged with yellow. The tongue Is yellow and densely spotted with carmine; 4Mr ft Garam. Very large bright carmine-red flowers, freely produced: 3V^ to 4 ft Gladiator. Deep yellow freely dotted with red. a popular bedder; 4M: ft Goethe. V'ery attractive. Bright deep orange flowers of a very prnetrntiitu shaA ft Golden Gate. Yellow and red: 4 ft Italia (Orchid Flowered). Bright orange- scarlet, with broad golden-yellow border; 6 ft % 50 3 50 King Hnmbert (Orchid Flowered). The most popular Canna. Great orange-scarlet flowers surmount the vigorous dark bronze foliage throughout the season: 5 ft 75 5 00 Lafayette. In some respefts resembles the variety "Meteor" but the flowers are not quite as dark, stands more erect and the plant grows taller; 5 ft 1 00 7 00 I.a France. Deep camiine pink: i'/- ft 1 2."i s (ki LAhneck. A free grower. The color Is rose with lines and shadings of scarlet carmine hues, a narrow golden border adds to Its beauty ; 4 ft R3 6 00 Lonig Beverchon. A splendid bedder, large cochlneal-red flowers; 4>4 ft (10 4 00 Maid of Orleans. Rich cream ground, mot- tled and shaded soft pink; 4 ft 60 4 00 Mrs. Karl Kelsey (Orchid Flowered). Orange- scarlet, suffused and striped with yellovr; 5 ft SO 3 BO HENRY A. DREER, 1000 $3(1 no 30 00 60 00 30 00 60 00 40 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 50 3 50 30 00 50 3 50 30 00 50 3 50 30 00 s.'i (> 1)1) Tid IKI 85 60 6 00 4 00 50 00 30 00 45 (10 60 00 7(1 IKI 50 (10 .35 00 30 00 30 (10 .Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. A rich but soft crlm- Bon-pink, with very large flowers, a robust grower and free bloomer, 4 ft ^ Olympic. Rich Oriental-red, shading lighter to the centre and dappled carmine. The individual florets and trusses are very large and of excellent form; 5 ft Panama. The color and markings of this splendid Canna are unusual; the rich orange-red face of the petals is bordered with a broad edge of golden-yellow; S ft. Philadelphia. Rich deep red; 4 ft Uoeen Charlotte. Rich pomegranate-red bor- dered with golden-yellow; 3 ft Rosea tiigantea. Large flowers, borne in such abundance that the mass of color Is amaz- ing. A deep rich rose, almost a coral-car- mine; 4 ft Salmon Queen. Rosy salmon-scarlet, blend- ing to a rosy carmine towards the centre, a very effective bedder; 5 ft .Scharfenstein. The beautifully formed, large round florets are produced in compact but graceful trusses. The color is a unique light red salmon with orange and carmine suffusions that forms a most attractive ad- dition to the range of colors found in Cannas : 5 ft Schopenhauer. A rich brilliant red with yel- low throat, very free; 3 ft Soav. de F. Langle. Very distinct orange-red ecilor. edsed with gold; 4K. ft Superb. Deep salmon with "bronze foliage; 414 ft The Gem. An entirely distinct spotted va- riety. The immense trusses of flowers are borne on upright branching stems well above the foliage, and are of deep cream or straw-yellow, spotted with deep carmine; 4^^ ft I'lilberg. Entirely distinct, of a soft rosy- cannlne; the throat of the flower is of a creamy-yellow, and the edges of the petals are also pale yellow: 3 ft \'enu8. Flowers of fair size, of a soft rosy pink with a pretty mottled border of creamy-yellow; 31^ ft Wlntzer's Colossal fOrchid Flowered). The largest flowered Canna. The florets often measure eight inches across and are of a liright scarlet; 5 ft \^ illiara Bates. A splendid free flowering yellow of good size: 5 ft W.Toming (Orchid Fowered). Massive orange flowers which make a strong contrast with its rich bronze foliage; 6 ft Yellow King Hnmbert (Orchid Flowered). A sport from King Humbert in which the foliage Is green and the flowers yellow with red spots. Very attractive Doz. 100 1000 2 00 15 00 So (1 00 .w 00 60 4 00 35 00 60 4 00 35 00 85 1 25 85 6 00 50 00 8 00 70 M 6 00 50 00 85 6 00 SO 00 75 6 00 40 00 7.T 5 00 40 00 60 4 00 35 00 1 50 10 00 90 00 60 4 00 35 00 75 5 00 40 00 75 5 00 45 00 50 10 00 90 00 50 75 3 50 .TO 00 5 00 46 00 714-716 Chestnut St. The above prices are intended for tbe Trade only. Philadelphia, Pa. 330 H 0 K T 1 C L' L T U R E March 20, 1920 HORTICULTURE SatabUtked br WlUlam J. Btawar* la UM Vol. XXXI March 20, 1920 No. 12 PCBUSHBD WEEKLY BT HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING COMPANY 78 Devonahire Street, Boston, Maaa. EDWARD I. FARRINGTON, Editor. Telephone Fort BUI a6M ADVERTISING BATES: Per Inch, M Ipohee to pace W^M IMiaeaBt on Contract* tor ooneeentlTa laeartlaaa, aa fallowa; One moath (4 times), S per cent.; three maatha (II Mmaa), 10 pm oent.; six month* (26 time*), SO per ceat.; one jrear eUTer]r Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers tEADlMG FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Florists' Telegraph DeUvery Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FAU. BIV£B, MASS. DellTcrtes of Flowers and Plants In FALX BTVEB and contisnons territory. The Beacon Florist ' «"«rT±:?^*' BOSTON J. EISEMANN, Manager, 14 years head decorator and designer for Penn's. Prompt, Xlfflclent Service Gaaranteed. HIGH GRADE PLAHTS For Retail Storos a SfieciaRy ASK FOR LIST THOMAS ROLAND. NaiMHit.Rb». rgx Protheri Boston, Massachusetts 44 TEMPLE PLACE The Centrally Located Florist Shop Yours for Bedprocity We cover all points in Neiv England Members of Florists' Tel. Delivery Easter coming early this year, it is probable that most of the stock intend- ed tor that occasion is not much ahead of time. FVom now on considerable time will be necessary in getting ready the baskets, filling the pans and in other ways preparing for the Easter trade. It is important to take advan- tage of every bright day now to give the foliage plants a good syringing, both over and under the leaves. This will help to coiitrol insect pests, but if there is a bad infestation It will be necessary to sponge them with an in- secticide. Repotting will soon be in order, the old soil down to the active roots being removed. Have plenty of well enriched potting soil to take its place, and don't forget the necessity of having perfect drainage. This is most essential with all foliage plants. Seeds of Primttlas may be sown from now on until May, and a succes- sion is important because it keeps the flowers coming along in batches in- stead of having them all come at the holiday season. When the seeds are sown use a light mixture of loam, leaf mold and sand. Do not sow the seed too thickly and cover very lightly, afterwards firming the soil well. The pans require a warm house and should be kept covered with glass until they germinate. After that a temperature of fifty degrees at night will be about right, but get the plants as near to the glass as you can, and when they are large enough to handle prick them out into flats. Feverfew always sells to some ex- tent, and a little space may well be CAMBRIDGE, MASS. 5«1 MT. AITBCRN STBBIET HAROLD A. RYAN. Inc. ^.T.'d. BROCKTON, MASS. Belmont Flower Shop ,7."^' LAWRENCE . - MASS. A. H. WAGLAND We Cover LAWBEab«r Florist*' Tclcrrapb ■>«llTC*J DARDS FLOWER SERVICE hmm apelt GUARANTEED SATIHrACTIOM for nearly FIFTY YIilAa.>t. Recnlar Earopean sailings now rstablUbed. IM da (III your orders for 8l«uner Flower BiMkct*, Corasces and Artlatlo Boxeo »t Out Flowers. DARDS, Inc., Florist, 341 Madison Ave., New York S.A.ANDERSON 440 Main 8t^ Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service means fresh, stvrdy ■toek and prompt deliveries in BUFFAX.O, IX>CKIM)RT, NIAGARA FALLS Uld WB8TERN NEW YORK. Member Florists' Telesrapb DeliTory HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Talephonos IMl sad L UM 1415 Farnum St. OIVIXkIHA, IMEIB. THE KN03LE BROTHERS CO. Fliywer* and Nurtery Product* Member FlorlsU' Telesrmph DeUrsiy We dxe well equipped to handle your orders. UM W. tSth Strse* OLKTBI.Ain>, O. THE SMITH & FETTERS CO 73S Euclid Av«nue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season PHILADELPHIA GHAS. H. eiUKELOW E^ Everything in Flowers Broad Street at Cumberland ^ Park Roral Co. B. E. 6ILLI8, PrMldMt. E. P. FTETMAN, S^r*tary. Meanher ■3avto«>' T«la«nph IN THE National Capitol \X yoor •«rfie« t« d«MT«T Flowers or l>«al«na on Order by Tel*- rrBpti or otherwl««. Prompt BoUable 8«rTl«o. GEOROE Hs 0§GNE Oonneetlent At*, and I. 8t. WASHINGTON, D .0. devoted to it, preferably using a solid bed. If you can get small plants now — and they are being offered to the trade — plant them out at once if you want them to flower late in May and through June. Space the plants a foot apart and grow them in a cool house. In some sections Feverfew in pots sella well in the spring when a customer is liking them for bedding. It is time to get in orders for bed- ding stock which is none too plentiful. In some sections there seems to be a shortage of geraniums. This doubt- less will mean a heavier sale of cannas, petunias and begonias. As a matter of fact it would be just as well if cus- tomers could be induced to use a wider variety of stock. Many florists are growing the yellow Polyanthus this season, perhaps for the first time. Tliere should be a good market for them at Easter. As a matter of fact these flowers sell well both potted and as cut flowers. Remember that they need to be grown cool and given plenty of water. If you keep them in a warm house, and especially if the atmosphere is dry, you ^ill have few flowers, al- though an abundance of foliage. The temperature of a violet house is best for them. COLORADO Hydrangeas for Easter should be well along by this time. Color should be showing well, and if not you had better give a little more heat to hurry them along. Don't forget the neces- sity, however, of hardening off these and other Easter stocli which has to be forced quickly. You need not worry if you do not sell all of your plants and most of the other stock at Easter. You will still have Memorial Day for a market, and there is every reason to believe that there will be a big demand for potted plants all through the spring. In any event you can't go wrong with French Hydrangeas, for no one can question tlieir increasing desirability or their value as a sub- stitute for azaleas. VTVJITH^ h^^ V^ W- Schling Service Nothing Belter 785 Fifth Avenue NEW YORK CITY CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON SS23 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Members oj F, T. D. Asiociation. DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Doliver orders from anj part of the country to New York City Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1552-1S5S Coliunbos KOTTMILLER, Florist 426 Madiaon Ave. and 49th St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Mnrraj Hill 788 ODt-of-towD Orders Solicited. LoeaUoD Central. Personal AttentloB. Member F. T. D. Asoo. 6. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY i^ember Florists' Telegrapii Delivery Asso. When Writing to Advertisers Please IVIention HORTICULTURE THE J. M. GAS8ER COMPANY, CLEYELANft Euclid Av«RM« The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO DellTored on mail or twlecrmpb erd«r fov any occasion, ia any part of the Domlnloa. JOHN H. DUNLOP 8-10 West Adelaide St - TOBONTO, OWT. Whtn writing to adt)ertiten kindly mention HORTICULTURE 234 HORTICULTURE March 20, 1920 PLANTS FOR EASTER. Lilies should now be standing well above the foliage. Keep the night temperature at 60 degrees. Water freely and spray the foliage three or four times a day. Lilies will be worth just 100 per cent more than in former years, so do not fail to give them the attention necessary to have them in flower. If you cannot discern the buds among the foliage, now is the time to resort to hard forcing. Run the temperature up as high as pos- sible, water with warm water and syringe with warmer water, almost hot, says the Canadian Florist. Keep the plants free of aphis by fumigating or spraying. Do your hard forcing now, so that you may have a few days to harden off your plants before sell- ing. Hyacinths for Easter should be kept In the coolest house possible. Very nice pans ot these can be made up from boxed bulbs. Prepare all you can in assorted sizes. If you have a cash and carry trade, it may be well to have a good lot of four and five- inch plants, but if you have to deliver, it will not pay to sell low-priced plants. Hydrangeas should be kept well supplied with moisture. If your stock is backward, keep them at 60 de- grees at night. Give gentle feeding at least twice a week. These plants need plenty of room, if you want the best stock for the holiday. I think hydrangeas should be sold with a cultural direction card attached. In fact, all plants should be sold that way. Baby rambler roses will for the most part come into bloom in a carnation temperature, but perhaps the variety Orleans will need some forcing — say 60 degrees at night. If your ramblers are pot grown, — that is to say, if they, have been in pots since last spring they will come along nicely for Easter. Keep moving them at least once a week, giving a little more space at each move. Cuttings can be taken now, rooted, and planted out next spring. When grown on for two summers, pot up and force them. Pelargoniums will make good Easter sellers this year. These are best finished on shelves in a cool house. Fumigate regularly for aphis and give light feedings once a week. Ventilate freely. Pansies — Large plants lifted last fall and wintered very cool make nice subjects to put up in baskets. A few of the hard-wooded shrubs are very decorative in a store at Easter, but do not as a rule sell read- ily. This year, being the peace year Get Ahead Sow Now For Next Christmas PRIMULA CHINENSIS Per ZaoSeedB nkrqohar'* Gteat Pink f2.00 Farquhar'a Giant Salmaa 2.00 Farquhar'a Ruby Que«B 1.75 Farqahar'a Olant Ked 1.78 Per 290 Seeds Farnhqar'a Olant Duehcna (White witb pink zoDe, prliuroM eye) ... .(1.75 Farqahu'a Giant Whlta 2.00 Sow Now For Strong Spring Plants ANTIRRHINUM (iiant Rose Plnh Vt os.. Giant White V4 o*-. .SO .60 Giant Tellow M o%., M Giant Scarlet % 01., .40 CARNATION BIARGUERITE. Farquhar'a New Giant Mixed, 1/ie oz., $1.25; M, oz.. $2.00 LOBELIA. Farquhar'a Dark Blue, Dwarf ^ oz., $0.85; M oz.. $1.50 PETUNIA. Farquliar's Raffled Giants Mixed 1/16 oz., (4 00 BAL.VIA SPLENDENS BONFIRE Vt oz., $1.00; OZ., $3.75 SALVIA SPLENDEN8 COMPACTA 1,4 oz., $1.00; OZ . $.'?.50 SALVIA SPLENDEN8 M oz., $0.75; oz., $2.2.'i SALVIA ZURICH Vi oz., $1..')0 VERBENA. Farquhar'a Giant Bine, Pink, Scarlet, White, % oz., $0.35; hi oz.. $0.60; oz., $2.0(1 VERBENA. Farquhar'a Mammoth Hybrids Mixed, H oz., $0.35; Vi oz., $0.60; oz., $2.00 VUtCA. Brl(ht Bom, White with roM •jre, Fora WUte H ox., $0.00; oa., $1.75 R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY BOSTON, MASS. STUMPP& WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY DREER'S FLORIST SFEGULTIES New fi^and New Strle 'RIVERTON" HOSE Furniahcd lengihs up to 500 ft. without seam or joint. Iki HQ8E lar tbe FLORIST ^-inch, per ft,, 23 Reel of soon. '* 2t aR^els, 1000 ft." 20 )4-iiich, " 19 Heels, 500 ft., '• 18 Couplings furnished with' out charge KNRT A. DREER 714-716 Clie stDut St. of the world, this class o£ stock will probably be in great demand tor church decorating. Frederick W. Bruggerhof, head of the seed firm of J. M. Thorhurn & Co., New York, died recently at the ripe age of ninety. Mr. Bruggerhof has often been referred to as the dean of the American seed industry. A nursery has been started at Hol- land, Mich., by Ebert H. Gold. GARDEN SEED BEET. CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and OAKDEN PEA SEED la Tarlet; ; alBu other Items of the uburt crop of tbU punt season aa well as a full line of Garden Seeds, wUl be qnoCed you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS S2DeTSt.N£W YORKandCF/rCl lC^N- SEEDS, BULBS. PLANTS JOSEPH BAECK & SONS, CORP. 47-t4 North Market 8tre«* BOSTON, MASS. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AKD BULBS Horticultural Sundries 166 W. 23rd St.. NEW YOfW Bolgiano's "Big Crop" Seeds "TESTED AND TRUSTED" OVER A CENTURY Special Price LUt to Florists and Market Gardeners. Write for a copy at once— It will save you money. J. BOLCIANO & RON BALTIMORE, MABTIxAXD When writing to advertisers kindly- mention HORTICULTURE March 2(i, 1MiiiiriiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiitiiiiniiiHiiiiiiiiiiiil|u I ' HEADQUARTERS FOR | I LAWN, VEGETABLE AND FLOWER | SEEDS, BULBS, LAWN MOWERS, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS | AND FERTILIZERS. THOS. J. GREY CO. I "The Seedsmen" \ I 16 South Market Street - - Boston, Mass. j I Agents for International Harvester Co. and Chkopee Plows. | I Write for Catalog. | ^llMllliiiiiiiiliiiliiiiililiiiiniiniiiiliiiMllllllillllliliilliliiriiiiiitilliiiuiiliiiilllHiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiliiiiiiHintiiiiinii iliniiiiiltliiillliiiiliirliiMr March 20, li)20 HORTICULTURE m BOSTON'S ORCHID SHOW. Next Week's Event Will Be One of Great Importance. Horticultural Mall. Roston, is under- going a transformation in preparation for the great Orchid Show to be held there from Wednesday to Sunday of the coming week. The Lecture Hall, In which will be installed the great ex- hibit from "Orchidvale," the private estate of Albert C. Burrage, has been painted a neutral green, against which the brilliant colors of the flowers will be seen to the best advantage. The red brick walls of the small hall have also been given a neutral tint. Inside the Lecture Hall, great wooden col- umns are being erected, which when covered with bark, will form the trees of a tropical jungle Into which the place will be converted. The orchids will be shown as they naturally grow upon these trunks. The plants will be selected from about twenty-five thous- and in Mr. Burrage's greenhouses, the largest private collection In the coun- try. In the main exhibition hall, a plat- form has been built fronting the loggia steps, on which will be displayed a marvelous collection of Kurumee azaleas from the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. With the ex- ception of a few plants shown at the Panama-Pacific Exposition In 191.5 no exhibit of these azaleas has ever been made In America or Europe, they are now being prepared for the show on the private estate of Charles S. Sar- gent of Brookllne. The plants show no leaves but the flowers vary from white to pink, rose, cerise, lavender, mauve, magenta, salmon, vermilion, bright red to deep scarlet. These plants were secured at great expense in Japan and were originated by a Japanese gentleman, named Jlotozo Sakamoto In the city of Kurumee about one hundred years ago and the parent plant from which these de- scended is still living. The Sakamoto collection, after his death passed Into the hands of Mr. Akashi. from whom Asst. Director Wilson of the Arbore- tum secured these plants. In the same hall another stand, in form a lunette, is being erected, on which will he shown a magnificent dis- play of orchids from the greenhouses of Julius Roehrs of Rutherford, N. J. On either side of this azalea ex- hibit will be arranged specimen plants of acacias from the greenhouses of Thomas Roland of Nahant. Their yel- low and green colorings forming an admirable frame for the richly- colored azaleas, behind which will be placed a screen composed of palms IVIIOMEll-L-'S IMENA/ OROF» ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS GREENHOUSE GROWN SEED 1000 Seeds $3.50 10,000 Seeds $30.00 5000 Seeds 16.25 25,000 Seeds 68.75 LATHHOUSE GROWN SEED 1000 Seeds $2.00 10,000 Seeds $18.50 5000 Seeds 9.75 25,000 Seeds 43.75 Speciul prices on larcer quantities. Ai8o ali other Seasonabie Seeds, Bulb» and Supplies. SEND FOB OUB NEW WIIOLKS.VLE rKICE LIST IF \OU llAVKN'T A COPY. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 518 MARKET ST., PHILADELPHIA CALIFORNIA PRlVtT ^^ „„^ se.uo S!.)0.o.l:ll lK-21 in BARBERRY Thunbergii, 4 >!., very heavy ^^^ ^^^^ '--^ '*•. .[ ... ..[\ .............■■.■■■ -^ 14.00 130.0(1 AMPELOPSIS Veitchii, for polling or planting in nursery towi ^^ ^^ StroHK, 1 yr., IK in . ^.^'^ lOO.OO Strontr, I jr., li-l.> in AbOTe pri.es F. O. B. .Mancliesler, Conn. Itoxing extr». Send for bulletin covering a complete line of Fruit ami Shade Trees, Ever- gree,ns, Ornamental Shrubs, H. P. and Climbing Roses. C. R. BURR & COMPANY, Manchester, Conn. and regal lilies contributed by John K. M. L. Farquhar. One hundred bulbs of this new and beautiful lily, valued at a dollar apiece, will be given each day to the first hundred visitors to the show. Applications for space indicate that the halls will be more than filled. During the show several Important lectures on orchids will be given, a.s follows: Thursday, .March 25— Oakes Ames. "Basis of Orchid Classification." E. H. Wilson. "Geographical Distribution of Orchids." Friday. March 26— W. A. Manda. "History of Orchid Culture in the United States." .John E. Lager. "Col- lecting Orchids." Saturday, March 27— Geo. I'Anson. "History of Orchids in England." The Orchid Show will be open Wed- nesday. March 24. from 12 M. to 10 P. M.; Thursday. Friday. Saturday. March 25. 26. 27 from 10 A. M. to 10 P. M.; Sunday March 28. from 1 to in P. M. The judges at the show will be Samuel ,T. Goddard, Framingham; Don- ald McKenzie, Brookline; Frank J. Dolansky. Lynn; Edwin Jenkins, Lenox; Joseph Manda, W. Orange, N. J.; John E. Lager, Summit, N. J.; A. J. Loveless. Lenox; and Clement Moore. Hackensack. N. J. REGISTRATION OF NEW ROSES. Frederlcli K. M. Undritz, West New Brighton, S. I., N. Y., lias requested per- mission of the Executive Commute of the American Rose Society to change the name of the variety of rose registered by him August 23. 1917, as Fredericli K.-M. Uud- ritz to "General John Pershing." Inas- much as this rose has not yet been dis- seminated, the Executive Committee of the American Rose Society voted to allow this change of name. Unless objections are received in the office of the Secretary of the Society within three weeks of this liuhlication. the registration will become neniiaiient. ^„ r^ -nr General John Pershing. H. W. Dr. W. Van Fleet x Mrs. W. J. Grant (Belle aie- br.>cht). Climber; foliage same as Dr. W. Van Fleet; very vigorous, perfectly hardy; flower double, four inches in diameter, dark pink, center projecting, medium long, iiuite fragrant; bud pointed and hrm ; aftv-three petals, curved, stiff, center close; blooms profusely in June; may bloom later; lasting quality, on bush hve or six ' ' ' Secretary American Rose Society. E. A. White, ROSE PLANTS Vimne Stock, own root, 2Vi inch pots Per 100 .\ >IE1UC.\X BEiVTJTY S20.00 MRS. CHARLES BUSSELI> 25.00 KAIZERIX 12-0« ROOTED CUTTINGS Per 100 Per 1000 PREMIER »15.00 ¥120.00 COLUMBIA 18.00 100.00 C. U. LIGGIT Wholesale Flantsman Bulletin BuildioB PHILADELPHIA 238 HORTICULTURE March 20, 1920 BOSTON FLORAL SUPPLY & SNYDER CO. 15 Otis— 96 Arch St. Wholesale Florists BOSTON, MASS. ^Main 2674 , ^ J Fort Hill 1083 Telephones < p^^ Hill 1084 I Fort Hill 1085 Largest distributors of flowers in the east. We manufacture artificial flowers, baskets, wire frame, etc., right in our own factory. We preserve our own cycas leaves. Try us out in one way or another. FUTTERMAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102W. 28th St. New York The Right People to Deal with. PbOM Watkins 97SI-159 Consignments Bollclted. William F. Kasting Co. 568-570 WASHINGTON STREET - BUFFALO, N. Y. Would like to handle consignments from growers of good Snapdragon and novelties. HERMAN WEISS, Wholesale Horist 55 West 26th Street, New York City GET OUR LIST Climax Manufacturing Company Makers Highest Grade I CASTORLAND NEW YORK The Irrepressihle Daniel V. Allen late champion of several things of the Florists club is back on the job again. Some six years ago he made a trip to Europe and did so much business sell- ing chemicals and the like that he re- tired and bought a home in that quiet resort Atlantic City. Now he has opened up again in Philadelphia as Allen & Co., Exporters of Chemicals at 238 Arch St., and from all accounts is rapidly making another fortune. Men of his stamp don't retire. They only think they do, for the moment. They can't resist the glamour, and roar, and excitement of doing things — especially if "there's millions in it." Charles Sim has been confined to his home at Rosemont the past three months but is able to be out once more and is looking well. He is arranging for a sea voyage to Scotland . in the near future and expects to stay there most of the summer. His business in the meantime is being ably managed by his nephew Mr. Edwards. "The Kirk" now meets every Friday at 12.45 noon at Dooners, 10th and Chestnut St. A modest collation is served, and conversation is permitted within reasonable bounds. The ruling elder Commodore Westcott handles the gavel; but he is easy, and is always glad to see any of his old friends who can drop in at that hour for their noon lunch and a chat. The cook is great on Finnan Haddie that day. also pretty good on English Bloater. It you like a New England platter a la Providence, R. I. youi can have that also. Remem- ber, once a week, every Friday, 12.45. In Glasgow, Scotland, Chatenay and Richmond are about the only roses grown for cut flowers. In Buenos Ayres, Argentina, Druschki is about the only one. At this distance it seems re- markable that these two great horti- cultural centers are unable to give their patrons a little more variety from the thousands of beautiful roses available. Dickson surely has a map and can find out where Glasgow Is. The steamers must reach there once in a while. I am told that a boat touches even at St. Kilda once a year, and St. Mungo cannot be much harder to get at. We are not so surprised at the Ar- gentinians— as the way to Hamburg has been blocked for a long time. It is up to Robert Pyle and J. Horace to get after them. William J. Muth, Philadelphia repre- sentative of the King Construction Co., has sold his property in Lansdowne, and moved with his family to West Chester. Alfred M. Campbell is not only proud of his big showing of Easter lilies — fine as they are, but wants to call the at- tention of the trade to his Hydrangeas and other holiday offerings, which are also extra fine, and just right. His growers at Strafford deserve great credit. Take a run out. There are (rains every half hour or so and it's only a ten mile trip. William J. Leonard, the noted Lans- downe rose grower has returned from an extended sojourn among the palm groves of Palm Beach and other parts of Florida, looking hale and hearty. GENERAL NEWS NOTES The Allied Florists' Association of Chicago has elected the following officers: President, George Asmus, Vice-president, August Poehlman, Treasurer, William J. Smyth. Addi- tional Directors, August Lange, John Michelson, Paul Klingsporn, Eric John- son, Otto Amling and Peter Pearson. A new store has been opened at Columbus, Ohio, by the Acme Flower Co. W. C. Holstein is the manager, while F. E. Stoughton is treasurer. March 20, 1920 HORTICULTURE 239 ORCHIDS, GARDENIAS, SWEET PEAS, VALLEY The four best items on our list for corsage work. We will have them in quantity of the usual high standard. Order Early for Your Easter Business THE LEO NIESSEN CO. PHILADELPHIA. PA. CHIRLES E. MEEHAN WHOLESALE FLORIST, 6 S. Mole St., Philadelphia, Pa. RoHes, Carnations, Callas, Sweet Peas, Plnmosa, Strings and Bunches, Adlantum, and a full line of all other Oreens. EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619-21 Ranslead St.. Phlladelpliia, Pa. OOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VAILEIT, ROSES and all Seasonable Varieties of Cut Flowers Wired Toothpicks ManafBotured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin N. Y. M,000 fZ.50 60,000 «11.00 Sample frM. For Sale by Dealers GEORGE B. HART WH0LB5ALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rocbester, N. Y. ^ -► CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. ' a \ / k Henry M. Robinson Go. 55-57 West 26th Street and 430 Sixth A?enae Telephone: Farragut 13 and 3180 When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE ARRANGING EASTER BASKETS. Witli Easter but a few weeks dis- tant, the florist slioukl be engaged in any spare time in taking stock of his baskets and renovating them as far as possible. Some of them will no doubt require a fresh coat of paint or bronze, while others will be in need of repairs, such as new linings or new handles, to replace broken or damaged ones. After the present stock has been rejuvenated, be will then be in a position to order whatever new baskets he may deem necessary to complete his stock and give him the assortment which buyers of to-day demand. As Easter draws nearer, certain flowers, now quite plentiful, will be- come scarce, while other varieties now scarce will be plentiful. In order to select his Easter stock the florist must watch the market carefully for the next few weeks and place his orders for the flowers he expects to sell at that time. Care should be taken that the flowers ordered, are suitable for arranging in the particular baskets to be used, in respect to general size, shape and color. In placing cut flowers in the differ- ent baskets, they should be arranged so as to present the greatest variety possible with the flowers on hand. For instance, some could be filled with violets, sweet peas, mignonette, for- get-me-nots and roses in different formations, while others might have the addition of a few daffodils or pussywillow sprays. Others could be made up with roses and asparagus fern. Several of this type should be used showing different varieties of roses. A large bunch of violets with a red or pink rose in the centre and trimmed with adiantium fern and placed in a basket is an admirable gift, as the violets may be lifted out and worn as a corsage. Gold bronzed baskets of calendulas or daffodils with fern and pussywillow sprays make a good basket of the less expensive type. Pew special Easter novelties ever meet with favor. I believe that the only two used to any extent are the painted figure of a girl with a metal container attached for holding roses, sweet peas or violets, and the painted representation of an egg with a young chick at one side, also sup- porting a holder of sufficient size for about a dozen flowers. >AL'4\. rii^^y'i,wi:-rW'E\M^i ^^^l^lf/mr/,'riiW7mr:!ry H. E. FROMENT '^ holescde Cumimssion Florat Choice Cut Flower* New AddresD. 143 WeBt 28th St.. NEW TOKK T<-lephoDe«: 2200, 2201, MadUon Sqmu*. — WIVL P, FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335, Farraffut C&U and Intipeot the Beet Entabllnhment Id the Wholesale Flower UlMtrtot, WILTER F. SHERIDAN Wbole9AJ(« CommleMoD Dealier In CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 13S We8« 28th Street iNew lork S.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists Plcu* mention Hortlenltnr* when WTlttaa. RCED (Su KELLER 122 West 26th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manafartnre all onr JSitii DtsiiBS, Baskets, Win Work & Novcltiis and are dealers in Deoorative Olaasware, Growers and Florists' Beanlsltes THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cut Decorative EverKreeos Highest Standard of Quality. Largest Stock in America. Write for Illustrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We have a numerous clleotage of New York City buyers and the (leiuand exceeds our supply. This Is especially true of Roses. We have every facility and abond- aut means and best returns are assored for stock consigned to as. AddreHs Your Shipments to rNITia) CUT FIX)WEB CO., INC. Ill W. 28th St., New York D. -J. Pappas. Pros. FRANK J. REYNOLDS GO. Wholesale Florests Beaton Co-operative Flower Marfcat 260 DEYONSHIRE STREET BOSTON, MASS. nMCltlGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Conalvaments Sotteited Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 284 RMiDOlfll ST. DETIOrr, MICIL 840 HORTICULTURE March 20, 1920 THE BOILER OF Unequalled Fuel Economy Kracaohrll Bollsra, tbe belt by tarn 1878. Forty jtMT»' exicrlaoee. THE QUAUTT PL^CE OF BOSTON Regarding tbe Kroescbell, It la th« b««t we have erer bad and satisfac- tory beyond oar expectations. It beats op especially qotck and bas saved DS eoDslderably already In tbe price of fnel. Wben we are in need of another boiler we will irlre tbe Kroescbell tbe first consideration. (Signed) WM. W. EDGAR CO.. WAVERLEY, MASS. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 4«« W. Eri* St. CHICAGO When You Buy -Get a Kroesdiell t,ei6.2M sq. ft. of glaas waa equipped vtlil Kroescbell Boilers durlny tbe j«mr of 1916. OUIO'S CE1£BRATED CYCL.AMKN 8PECIAUST After asloe your No. 12 Kroeacbell Boiler I came to tbe conclnslon that bad I to lustall more boilers It wauld be tbe Kroescbell and no otber. It really Is a pleasure to beat, no trouble to get tbe desired beat In a very sbort time. (Signed) CHRIST. WINTERICH, DEFIANCE, OHIO. DAYLIGHT SAVING. Editor of Horticulture: The writer of The Talk of the Trade In your issue for March 6 (which under our splendid Boston mail de- livery reached me as early as 4 P. M. March 9) seems somewhat mixed on daylight saving. He starts off by prac- tically asserting that florists oppose the plan. If your correspondent at- tended meetings of florists' organiza- tions he would have known that at largely attended meetings of the Gar- deners' and Florists' Club of Boston and the Boston Florists' Association resolutions supporting daylight saving were unanimously adopted. About all the leading growers around Boston to my personal knowledge belong to one or the other of these bodies. Can this opponent of the proposed change name a single florist or agricultural body which has placed itself on record as against daylight saving? There are always exceptions to every case, no matter how excellent, and I don't for one moment doubt that growers are to be found who oppose the proposed reform, but I have studied this matter very carefully and talked it over with a great many of our largest and best growers and everyone agrees that they favored daylight saving. The statement that rose growers op- posed the plan as they had to cut buds tighter in the afternoon is not very convincing: the fact is lost sight of that this is more than offset by the earlier attention the flowers will get In the morning under the new plan, at least that is the way it appeals to large growers like W. H. Elliott. What outdoor crops are there that the florist grows which are in any way harmed by daylight saving? The two principal arguments advanced against this measure are deceptive. As I hap- pen to have occasion to handle 75 tons of hay each year and 100 tons of silage, besides growing some acres of vegetables and fruit trees, not to men- tion flowers at all, and use on an average two tons of poison in fighting insect pests, I can speak from practi- cal experience and state that with Wishing to Retire From Business I ■will sell as a whole or incorporate Greenhouses, Real Estate and Store with long lease. Profits for 20 years have averaged better than $10,000 yearly. H. F. LITTLEFIELD WORCESTER, MASS. greatly depleted help and other handi- caps, daylight saving has not hindered our work. When your correspondent continues "that those who are in favor of it are, generally speaking, in favor of it purely through selfish motives," he shows an effrontery and ignorance truly pitiful. Might not anyone just as accurately state that the small ma- jority opposing daylight saving are selfish for opposing what 90 out of 100 people demand? It would be better if we had a na- tional law for daylight saving rather than have various states and cities adopt it. Our Washington politicians are too busy trimming their fences for next November's elections to give much consideration to measures of this kind, but a national daylight sav- ing will yet call and I venture to say none will appreciate it more than your critical correspondent, and he can rest assured that railroads will be very glad to adapt their time tables to what the overwhelming mass of the people demand. More than double the population of the United States lives under daylight saving law in Europe. Great Britain is making it a permanent reform by Act of Parliament after using it twice as long as we have. France now uses it from February 1 to October 25, and other Kuropean countries are con- tinuing it because it increases pro- duction, decreases fuel consumption and makes for the physical betterment of their people. Out of 2171 physicians polled in Massachusetts, 1917 favored daylight saving and only 254 opposed it, a good proportion of the latter country physician, and giving as their reason that "farmers are opposed." Only thirty-five physicians are of the opinion that it interferes with chil- dren's sleep. Isn't such testimony worthy of some consideration? Would your correspondent so far "talk through his hat" as to state that they also favor the measure "purely through selfish motives?" W. N. Craig. Faulkner Farm, Brookline, Mass. The following have been elected members of the Indiana State Florists' Association: Thomas Affleck, Indian- apolis; Frank D. McConnell, Boone- ville, and Fred and Norman Hukriede, Indianapolis. OPFOBTUNITT Would like to get In communication witb a party who has a vacant range o( glass on a private estate and wishes to run it as a paying proposition. Address D. G., care of HOBTICULTURB. March 20, 1920 HORTICULTURE 341 THE BEST FLORISTS' DAHLIAS. J. K. Alexander Gives the Result of His Experience. With constant improvement in the form of the dahlia, it is gaining rapidly as a florists' flower, and proves to be one of the most reasonable for the florist to produce. They blossom iu the tall, wlu'n most other flowers have ceaseil to l)loom, and the newer creation seems to take well for home deroration. and makes up well in pieces. "Maude Adams" of the old double form, seems to be the most popular from every stand point, producing its blossoms in great abundance, and being a verj' popular color, pure snowy white, daintily overlaid a clear delicate pink. "Madonna" seemed to take among the best in the Boston market last fall, it being entirely different from the double type, with long quilled and curling petals. It is not pure white, but the touch of delicate lavender- pink adds greatly to its value in floral work. The finest scarlet on the market is "Mina Burgle," a perfect decorative dahlia, with good stems, good habit, and the brilliant crimson-scarlet one wants in a good bright color. It is tar superior to the well known "Lynd- hurst," being more brilliant, larger, and more abundant with its blossoms. In Hybrid Cactus Dahlias "Bianca" seems to be a marvel, giving us stems of length and stiffness, which has pre- vented the Cactus Dahlia from being anything exceptional as a cut-flower. It is a rose-lavender with a shading towards white in the center, the first impression being soft lavender-pink. Another good Hybrid Cactus Dahlia that comes from Holland, and is the best white of the new varieties is ".Mrs. Warnaar," a large Peon.v-Cac- tus. bate in the season it shows the beautiful golden yellow center. "Storm King" will always be the popular white double, and leads all the others: although White Swan and Robert Broomtleld are still considered good by many florists. .Ml three are reasonable in price, making them popular. On the salmon-pink and autumn shades, that seem to be so popular "Hortulanus Fiet" is one of the most desirable among the giant decoratives. It has won a favorite place in many gardens already, and promises to have a great future. For an early blossoming variety "Frank A. Walker" seems to lead them all. It is a new decorative, of laven- der-pink, and has been my first dahlia to blossom for several years. It is not only an early but a continuous bloom- er, and has good long stems. Among the true Peony-flowered dahlias the fluffy pure white "Queen Wilhelmina" is a continuous bloomer, and in pink "Rose Gem" which is new, promises to he fully its equal. FLORISTS IN BRAZIL A banquet will be held at the Parker House next Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock, to be attended by people in- terested in horticultural matters who are called to Boston by the spring show at Horticultural Hall. Mr. Wil- son of the Arnold Arboretum will pre- side. The tickets will be $.5.00 each. show Dahlia Helen lloUiii Greenhouses Are Just Being Intro- duced in That Country. .\ writer for the Horticultural Trade .lournal, the English paper, has been making a trip through Brazil and writes entertainingly about conditions in the flower industry there. Among oilier things he says: "Last but by no means least I must mention the Flower Trade. Where there is wealth there is luxuiT. and where there is luxury there are flow- ers. There is no doubt about the wealth of Brazil and this seems re- flected in the love of flowers. The whole culture of flowers is in the open. |)ractically no gla.ss is at present found in Brazil. One or two of the most up-to-date men are, however, just mak- ing the discovery that they have to go in for glass if they wish to keep ahead of their competitors, and I think the next few years will see a great change in the mode of cultivation. There appears to be no wholesale growers as we understand the term, the smaller florist sells his goods at home or at the stalls of a small flower market, which is to be found in the largest cities, but where the bulk of the business is retail. "All the larger growers produce flowers for their own shop or shops exclusively, and as their aim seems to be to grow enough to satisfy the de- mands on exceptional days, they ap- pear to have a lot of waste on sale on ordinary days. The prices charged are, however, such that they can stand a lot of waste and yet do handsomely. Much money Is spent for floral work in times of joy as well as sorrow. "I happened to be at San Paulo for ".\11 Saints Day," when there is not a grave left without its flowers, and when there is not a florist in the coun- try who does not work overtime, most of them pegging away the last 36 hours at a stretch. In this town I also saw many designs executed in ex- quisite style, of which some of our best florists need not be ashamed. The flowers grown are in the order of their respective Importance, as fol- lows: Roses. Carnations, Gladiolus. Orchids, Watsonia, Lilium longiflorum. Callas. Violets. Dahlias, Chrysanthe- mums, Hydrangea hortensis. Gar- denias, Scabiosa (Annual), Shasta Daisies, Amaryllis, Camellias, Stocks. Asters, and various other things in smaller quantities: Asparagus plum- osus, Sprengeri and Lutzii as well as .\diantum are grown in quantity also, the last shaded in lathe-sheds." 343 H 0 K T T C IT L T TT R E March 20, 1920 RAMBLING OBSERVATIONS OF A ROVING GARDENER I am. interested to note that the American Seed Trade Association is to launch a campaign similar to that carried on for the past two years by the American Nurserymen's Associa- tion to Increase the planting of flower seeds. The Association has organized a National Garden Bureau which will have headquarters in Chicago and a publicity manager who will carry on an advertising campaign as well as secure the publication of the garden articles in papers and magazines the country over. An effort will be made also to obtain the support of Garden clubs and educators. With ail the different branches of horticulture working for the common Interest of making America bloom from ocean to ocean, the demand tor horticultural products of all kinds ought to be widely Increased. And quite apart from the commer- cial end of the campaign, it will be a matter of satisfaction to flower lovers everywhere to find more gar- dens being made and more flowers grown, for a country filled with flower growing enthusiasts is more likely to escape the dangers Incident to great social upheavals. I notice that Conard & Jones In their catalogue for 1920 are listing the so-called German iris under the name of Fleur de L.is or Liberty iris. A change of this kind was warmly advo- cated during the war, just as many growers thought that Frau Karl Druschki and other roses with Ger- man names should be rechristened. It will be interesting to learn how many of the other growers follow this cue as regards the iris. Really there is no reason why it should be called Ger- man, for it is just as much a native of France, but when conditions settle back Into the old rut, it is sometimes difficult to carry through an innova- tion of this sort. I also find that Conard & .Tones are listing the new iris Sherwin Wright, which was introduced by Dreer from England just before the war. Prob- ably no other iris has so perfect a golden-yellow hue, so that it becomes most desirable for garden culture. On several occasions I have had something to say about seedsmen who have gotten out catalogues of unusual beauty. Now I wish to pay a tribute to the skill and good taste of Richard Diener Co., of Kentville, Cal. While .\lr. Diener's catalogue is not a large one, and is confined to comparatively few subjects, namely, gladioli, dahlias and petunias, it is a veritable work of art. The colored illustrations, and es- pecially those of the frilled petunia Earl of Kentfield, can hardly be sur- passed. The colored illustration of Diener's Ruffled Monster Petunia on the front cover is splendidly done, and the individual reproductions of gladioli forming a full page centerpiece consti- tute a very unusual feature of cata- logue embellishment. Altogether the catalogue is one of which Mr. Diener may well be proud. THE MARKET During the past week the market has stiffened perceptibly, which has brought about an easier feeling all along the line. The way prices tum- bled the week before was most discon- certing. But there is every evidence that there will be a general rallying from now until Easter. This doesn't mean that flowers are short or prices high, however. As a matter of fact, the market in all the cities reporting is thoroughly well supplied. Prices do not differ greatly from those of a week ago. Roses in Boston are selling from $4.00 to $20.00, which in the poorer grades is a little below that of some other cities, especially Pittsburgh. Ophelia and Columbia are selling well towards the top when the quality gives them an opportunity. As it happens. high quality has not been a strong point in roses this season. In most of I he markets carnations sell freely at six cents. Callas have dropped to the low point of $1.00 and $2.00 a dozen, with a somewhat higher price for very fine cuts. The big old-fashioned cal- las do not seem nearly as attractive as in former days when comparetl with the neater Godfreys which will soon have the market alone. Sweet peas have sold as low as 50 cents in Boston. Snapdragon in Boston and in other markets run from 75 cents to $3.00. Practically none have been offered in Pittsburgh the past week. Freesias are getting scarce and Stevia is gone. ^'iolets show no improvement. You can buy plenty of them at r>0 cents, nh though they are commonly rated at $1.00. Daffodils and tulips are being offered sparingly and sell readily. BOSTON The regular meeting of the Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club was held in Horticultural Hall, Tuesday night. The attendance was not large, but those present were given a very interesting talk by Mr. John Watson, of Princeton. N. J., secretary of the National Nurserymen's Association. Mr. Watson, who is an unusually easy, pleasant speaker, talked freely about the present nursery conditions, and dwelt especially on the handicap created by quarantine .37. He said that if the present tendency was not checked the chances are that before long there would be so many quaran- tines between the states that it would be difficult if not impossible to carry on the nursery husiness at all. He thoroughly believed that some active effort should be made to check this rlisposition on the part of the state au- thorities to pile on quarantine meas- ures on the slightest excuse. THE ST. MARTIN The Finest All-around Strawberry That Grows Color — Rich, deep red Size — Sixteen berries to a quart jar Flavor — Unsurpassed Long season, good canner, perfect blossoms and strong runners. Awarded the silver medal of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society PRICE $10.00 PER DOZEN LOUIS GRATON Originator and Sole Owner 309 Bedford Street WHITMAN, MASS. March 20, 1920 H 0 H T I C U L T U K E For Gitenlnisi Glazing USE IT NOW F. 0. PtffiOE CO. 12 W. BROMWMr NEW YORK MaBtIca IB elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Pntty tiecoines hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking- of other glass as occure with hard putty. Last longer than putty. Easy to apply. CONCE NTRATED PU LVE RUED MANURE FtttT«rlz«d or Stxredded Cattle Manure Pulverized Sheep Manure The Florists' Standard of uniform high cjuaJity for over ten years. Specify WIZARD BRAND in your Supply House Order, or write us direct for prices and freight rates, THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. M VaUm St*«k TarO, OMmf DIffleut and rejected case* spe- cially solicited. No misleading In- ducements made to secure business. Over 30 years' active practice. Kx- perlenced personal, conscicntlona aorvlce. Write for terms. Address SIGGERS & SfGQEnS Patent Lawyers Bex », National Union BnlldlBa Washington. T). C. WE ARK SPBOIAilSTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free from Bobbles Uniform iB Thloknesa PAINTS and PUTTY GreenhoiKe White i.^^t'-'^.^t^.n'r — Florists rrefrr It will piiy you to get our e«timHte«. THE DWELLE-KfilSER <>« 3.') I Elm Street BUFFALO. N. T. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BULBS C, KEUR & SONS. HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions Write for prices. .\K\V YORK nRANCn, :;:; Mniadwa.v. CANNA8 For the best tIp-to-Date Cannas, get new price list. THE CONAKD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES Split curnatlona quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plllsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 35c.; 3000 for Jl.OO post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg, 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Pompons, rooted cuttings form strong, healthy stock : Buckingham. Baby Yellow, Diana. Golden Harvest and Golden Climax, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1.000. Cash with order, please. J. K. CHANDLER & SONS, Tewskbury. Mass. THE BEST In Novelties and Standard Kinds. Catiilogue o^l Application. ELJIER D. SMITH & CO. Adrian, Mich. DAHLIAS Fragrant Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grinnull. $10,00 per clump. Cash with order. JOHN P. RODNEY, New Bedford, Mass. DAHLIA SEED from my original giant single dahlias. Gorgeous mixed colors. Price to the trade, $1.00 per oz. GEO. I,. STILLMAN. Dahlia Specialist, Box H-20, Westerly, R. I. Get my Catalogue. Dahlias a specialty, new creations and old friends. List ready. WARREN E. SOOY. Hammonton, N. J. Dahlia Bulbs For Sale. The new deco- rative Dahlia Robert A. Fletcher, also the best American and imported. Send for catalog. Special, 15 for $1.00. W. F. BROWN, 46 Palmer St.. Norwich, Conn. New Paeony Dahlia — John Wanamaker. Newest. Handsomest, Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS. Berlin, N. J. GLADIOLUS GLADIOLUS PLANTING STOCK % in. and % to under % in, America $7,00 $9.00 Blue Hybrids 7,00 n.dO Empress of India 10,00 ir.OO Hallev 6.00 9.00 Mrs. Francis King 7.00 9.00 Panama 10 Od 1.1,00 Princeps S.OO 12.00 Schwaben 14.00 20.00 War 18.00 25.00 Willy Wigmau 10.00 15.00 10% discount on all orders for 10.000 or more of a variety. Cash please. W. P. LONG, WEST GROVE, PA. LABELS Wood labels for nurserymen and florists. THE BENJAMIN CHASE CO. , Derry VU- lage. N. H. oisriiiDS HASSALL & CO.. Orchid Growers and Kaisers. Sonthgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laello-Cattleyas our specialty. ()i\r- trial order solicited. PEONIES Peonies The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send tor list. C. BETSCHER. Canal Dover. O. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum Moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAGEB i HURRBLL, Summit, N. J. TKF;KS .VXD SHKUBrS I.arjri- number of Srotrh Pine Trees, 4 s feet. lOO.OOO Berlieris Thunbergli. 18 Ic) 21 inches; S.OOO llerberis Thunbergii, 24 to ;ni inches; and many other items. Must lie inovcil to clear grounds. Make vonr ciffers to ALEXANDER MacLELLAN, 87 John .St., Newport, R. I. WIRE WORK WILLIAM B. HEILSCHKB'B WIRI WORKS, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mlcb FARMERS, ATTENTION: 1 am offering 400 Rhode Island and ('ou- nectlcut Farms at prit-es from $27.'> to $25.0110. If interested semi for my Farm Bulletin. Latest edition just out. send for one. WILLIAM A.WILCOX, Farm Siiciia list. Westerly. R, 1. WANTED : A experienced plant grower to work tinder foreman. State wages ex- pected age and experience. Thomas Ro- land. Nahant, Mass. PEONIES WANTED Plants of the Peony SAMOSET (Hollis). for spring delivery. Also copy of the pro ceedings of the Mass. Horticultural Society for 19(14, E. P. WHEELER, Rockland, Mass. Just Out Tlie Nursery Manual By L. H. Bailey An" indispensable book for every nur- serj'man. Complete directions for prop- agating every kind of nursery stock, with many illustrations. Copies sent from the office of HORTICULTURE upon receipt of price, $2.50. Horticultural Books For Sale by IIORTirCLTURE PUBLISHING CO. Chrysanthemum >ranaal. Elmer D. vSmith $0.50 The Cbrysanthemam. Herring- ton 50 Commercial Carnation Caltare. Dick 1.60 Commercial Rose Culture. Holmes 1.50 Violet Culture. Galloway 1.50 llreenhouse Construction. Taft. . 1.50 Sweet Peas up to Date. Kerr... 1.50 Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. Kalns.. 2.00 Plant Pruning. Kains 2.00 Book of Garden Plans. Hamblin. 2.00 Landscape Design. Hubbard 6.00 The Art of Outdoor Rose Grow- ing. Thomas 6.00 The Home Vegetable Garden. Kruhm t.OO Vesretable Gardening. R. L. Watts 1.75 Parsons on The Rose 1.00 Principles of Floriculture. E. A. White 1.75 Foundations of American Grape Culture. Munson 2.00 Plant Materials of Decorative Gardening. Trelease 1.00 Aristocrats of the Garden. Wil- son 5.00 Bailey's Cyclopedia of Horticul- ture, 6 volumes S6.00 244 HORTICULTURE March 20, 1920 SUIl-OO-V.B. A STJUHUB-FISH OII/-CARBOUC OOMPOUTTD The Master Spray of the 20th Century f- = y FOR THE CONTROL OF /CMWRIES I REMDiroPMUlJlX xHB SAN JOSE, oyster SHELJL and other Insecticide \ scale insects, greem, bosey bjhi WOOLEY aphis— Known as Plant Lioe. PEAK P8YI-L,A, CE1.EBY, ONION and ROSE THRIFTS — Known as Plant Fleas. And t^he FUNGUS SPORES DEVELOPING the BROWN or RIPE ROT of the PEACH, PtUM and other STONE FRUITS. PEACH LiEAF CURL. APPLE and PEAR CANKEnc and SCAB. And many other species of FUNGI SPORES. Send for the New Booklet Des«ribinir SULCO-V.B. A combined contact inaectlcide and fungi- cide of known reliability — Right in Principle and Price direct — go to your dealer first \ NEW lfORK.U.SA. / Simple, Sure and Safe From your dealer or Addi!!' COOK & SWAN CO. Inc. 148 Front Street HBW YORK CITY 141 Hllk Street BOSTON, MASS. Oe». H. Frailer, Mcr. i>0' ECTICI The Beoosnlzed Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. FUNGINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the soil. Quarts, $1.00; Gallon, $3.00 SOLO BY DEALERS Apbine Manufacturing Co. MADISON, N. J. )reer'8 Peerless^ Glazing Points For Creenliauses Drive ei97 and true, becaase both bevels are oa the same ■Ide. Can't twist and break the glass in 'Iriviog. Galvan- ized and will Dot nist. No rigbu or left! The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. No others like_^ It Order from your deale^ or direct from us. 1000, W<-. postpaid, f Samples free. HENRY A. DREES,! 714 Chestnut Street*^ PhlUdelphU. Sare yonr plants and tree*. Jast tk* thlngr for creenbanie aad antdoor «m. Destroys Mealy Bug, Browm and Whit* Seal*, Thrips, Red Spider, Black aad Green Fly, Mltea, Aatt, etc., witbMt Injury t* plaoU aad wltkoat adcr. Uied accerdlnr t* dlrectlema, car ataad- ard Insectlcld* will prareat raragea aa y»ar crops by insects. Nan-paisaaeni and karailees ta aaar aad plant. Leading Beedsaiea aad Florists hara osed it witk waadarfal resalts. Destroys Llea la Paoltry Haoaea, Fleas an Dogs aad all Daaiestie Pata. Excellent as a watk far dags and atker animals. Relleres aianga. Dlluta witk water ."^O ta &4 parts. Vt Pint, SOc.; Pint, SOe.; Qnart, Ma.! Vz Gallon, $1.50; GaUea, VtM; t Gal- loa Caa, (10.80: 1* Gallon Can, f2».M. Direction oa package. LBMON OIL COMFANY IHt S. 421 W. li*ftN St, MlMn, M. «n>«B WaW TOBX Warld'a Oldaat and LargMt Uaaufaetoivra of FLOWER POTS WHTt A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. When writing to advertiten kindly mention HORTICULTURE BULBS AND ROOTS FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT T. R. BEGONIA BULBS Per 1000 Single mixed %-l in. diam $90 Single in following separate colors: Scarlet, Pink, Crimson, %-l in. diam $95 LILIUM GIGANTEUM F. 0. B. New York Size Per Case Per Case 1-9 300 $49.60 8-10 250 47.60 9-10 200 60.00 10-11 160 49.60 11-12 130 47.60 F. 0. B. Denver 6-8 400 $42.00 7-9 300 49.60 8-10 260 47.60 9-10 200 60.00 F. 0. B. Chicago 7-9 300 $49.60 10-11 150 49.60 F. 0. B. London (Ont.) 7-9 30O $49.60 8-10 260 47JtO 9-10 200 60.00 10-11 150 49.60 BAMBOO STAKES Per Bale Per Bale Natural, 3 ft 4,000 $16.00 6 (t 8,000 28.50 6 ft 2.600 27.60 Green, 3'A- ft 2.600 24.00 4 ft 2,500 28.00 TERMS: 60 days net, 2% cash 10 days from invoice date, cash with order unless your credit is established with us. Write for prices on HARDY LILY BULBS. DRACAENA CANES. PALM SEEDS. RAFFIA, BAMBOO CANES. Etc. Established 1902. "RELIABILITY" is our motto. We occupy our own build- ing, a city block through, and give prompt, efficient, courteous service. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 CHAMBERS STREET NEW YORK HORTICULTURE Vol. XXXI MARCH 27, 1920 ••TANICAL No. 13 NEW ROSES FOR 1920 We shall ofFer for 1 920 the three New Roses : — PILGRIM CRUSADER and MRS. JOHN COOK We want you to know them. May we send you full descriptions? Your re- quest will bring it. A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL. CONN. FERNS THE VICTORY FERN (Nephrolepis victoria) We take pleasure in offering this new and valuable variety of Nephrolepis. It is a beautifully crested form of "Teddy, Jr." with fronds frequently subdivided on the ends, making a most unique, distinct, and desirable variety. This fern was AWARDED A BRONZE MEDAL at the S. A. F. Convention at Detroit in August, 1919. The judges of the award reported as follows: "Special stress is laid on the new fern Victory, with a rapid growth and a branching at end of fronds, making it a shapely plant. It should be a commercial success, and we RECOMMEND IT MOST HIGHLY." strong plants, 2M:-inch pots $3.00 per dozen, 530.00 per 100 Strong plants, 3>/.-incli pots ".50 per dozen, 50.00 per lOO E.Ytr» fine specimens: 8-inch, $3.00; 10-inch. S5.00; l>-inch, $7.50 NEPHROLEPIS: . Each Elegantissinia, elegantissima compacta, SVs-inch $0.35 Elegantissima and elegantissima compacta, 6-incli "5 Muscosa, 5-inch , *5 Elegantissima and elegantissima compacta, g-inch 3.00 Elegantissima and elegantissima compacta, 10-inch 4.0O Marrisii, 8-inch 3.00 Dwarf, Boston, 8-inch 2.00 If plants are shipped in pots, 10^1 additional. F. R. PIERSON, Tarrytown. N. Y. LILIES The choicest and best quality Easter Lilies eves offered in this market — crisp, firm, well matured flowers, delivery now, in l)ud, or more open flow- ers for nearer Easter. $25.00 per 100. A few selected at $30.00 per 100. Everything In Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Supplies. BUSINESS HOURS: 7 A. M. to 6 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ">"'ytlr,.,. ., Philadelphia NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE in W »th St. 1608-1620 Ludlow St. FrankUn « St. Paul 8t«. WASHINGTON, 1216 H St.. N. W. FERNS We have on hand for immediate shipment a splendid lot of Pot Grown Ferns. All extra good value for the money. Shipped without pots. Size Doz. 100 1000 „„„.„ns *->■> *3.00 $20.00 $190.00 ""*'"'* e-in 4.50 35.00 325.00 S-ln. $2.60 each s.„„»,ij . ..4-ln 3.00 20.00 190.00 *""" 5-in 4.50 35.00 rordetta Compacta 6-in *•*•• S""* Cyrtomium Holly Ferns 4-in 3.00 30.00 CANNAS Three Inch Pot Plants Ready for Immediate Shipment. King Hnmbert »«-50 P*-' JJO Mrs A. Conard 6.50 per 100 Rosea Gigantea «-50 P" ]«« Fire Bird 650 P" 1»« Other Standard Varieties as Usted in our catalogues at $5.00 per 100. ALTERNANTHERAS: .4LYSSIIM, Double Giant ?nd Dwarf; BEGONI.4S: LOBELIA. Crystal Palace Gem; HARm E>OLifeH IVY- LANTANAS assorted: HELIOTROPE; MOONMNES; MNCA, Variesatcl. 2-lnch. $.'.T5 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. _ Send for Catalogue Cash With Orders R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND 246 HOETICULTUEB March 27, 1920 Henry H. Barrows FERN SIPECIALIST Write for Prices. H. H. BARROWS, Whitman, Maw. (HIARLES H. TOHY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IVIADISON, IM. J. Nephrolepis Norwood Best Crested Fern * Inoh pot«, eitim heavy, fSS.OO p«r hlll>- dred; 6 Inch, $7S.OO per hiuidr«d. ROBERT JCRklGJCOMPANY, PBILADBLPHU. PA. Snow Q«joor» ^ar»r«» Awarded Ccrtlfleate of Merit at S. A. W. t O. H. New York Convention. And 100 other notable kinds. Always ask for 8WABTIKA BBAJVU CAKNAS. Th« nOKABD * "iE"l WEST GROVE LjOWESCO. { J| P£NN.,U,S.A. ■i^vt trim. Pr-. Amota. Wi.i— ., Tl..-P~.. If, ^^, twitcriiin U tkt Nurttrymtm t Fund HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOR OVER HAI.F A CENTCIW 6m&U, medlnm and Urge Blie« supplied Price list now ready The D. Hill Nursery Co. BrerrTean 8re«l^l*ts. lArrest Orowsn in America BOX 4U, DUNDBE, VUU THOIMAS J. GREY COMPANY SEBDS, BITLBS AND IMPL.EMENTS WHOI.ESAXX AND RETArL Reseleoted StriUng in Seedi Improved Styles in Impleme«t« Catalopne upon AppLicatl»« 16 So. Market Street BC9i5~rOIM. IVI.A^S. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BLUE U9T OF WHOLESAt*: PBIOB8 MAIIED ON1..Y TO THOSE WHO PI.AHT FOB PROFIT GARDENING FOR WOMEN Twelve Weelss' Course (April 6-Jnne 2«) In FLORICILTVRE. VEGETABLE GAR- DENING. FRtTIT GROWING, POULTRY, BEES and allied sabjects. Summer Course— Aajnist S-August «8 Write for Circular SCHOOL OF HORTICULTURE Ambler Pa. (18 miles from Philadelphia) Elizabeth Leighton Lee, Director S. A. F. & O, H. Department NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. At a meeting of the Publicity Com- mittee held in New York on March 18, the Committee gave instructions that arrangements be made to cover magazine advertising until September to the extent of $20,000. This was .in amount much less than it was antici- pated could be spent as funds had not come in as the committee had a right to expect they would. They believed, however, that the slogan "Say it v/ith Flowers" could be maintained, special flower days taken care of, and im- petus given to regular daily business with a proper use of the money. They had hoped to have had twice as much available at this season, and they would have had it had the now very large army of non-subscribers re- sponded to the appeals so constantly made to them. There was a very large attendance of the trade at the flower show held in New York during the week the Publicity Committee held its meeting. The campaign woi-k was the subject of conversation among the many little groups gathered at different times in the Grand Central Palace, and it was generally agreed that it was wrong to call one who had subscribed to the Publicity Fund a contributor, he should be called an investor, because his subscription was an investment rather than a contribution. All were greatly pleased at the result of the campaign so far, and expressed them- selves as willing to go the limit in their support. The Von Tilzer song, "Say it with Flowers," is now. we are informed, to go out as a phonograph record through one of the big companies. Judging from its reception everywhere, as a vocal number, the sale for it as a record should be large, and the pub- licity for the slogan immense and lasting. This is only one of the sources for publicity of a valuable sort which our committee has been able to promote, and which costs us practically nothing. Have you thought anything of our billboard proposition yet? Spring is here, and the ground is being opened everywhere. Very shortly that never ending line of travel past your estab- lishment, if you are on a good high- way, will begin to move for the sea- son, and a billboard properly dis- played would add to our publicity a good deal, and, incidentally, identify LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS DELPHINIUM NEWPORT ROSE DRACAENA INDIVISA SALVIA ZURICH SMILAX SEEDS GRASS SEED MIXTURES OF ALL KINDS Send For Our Catalogue. J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street Through to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY THE HOUSE OF KELWAY Has a reputation of TO years beliind It as a guarantee. For tbree generations we have been Growers and Selectors of pedigree stocks of BRITISH SEEDS Get our prices for booliing forward orders (delivery after 1920 harvest), not tomorrow, hut NOW. State your requirements, we do the rest. Efficient and prompt attention given to all inquiries. Specialties: Garden Seed and Farm Root Seeds. KELAVAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers, L.ANGPORT, ENGLAND. GIGANTEUM & HARDY LILLIES GLADIOLUS CANNAS AND OTHER SPRING BULBS Write for prices AMERICAN BULB GO. lit M. Wabash Ave.. Chicac*. HL E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 LJnd«n Ave. IKmrOTON, M. J. BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are subscribers to the Nurserymen** Fund for Market Development, also "Say It With Flowers" Publicity Campaign. BULBS LILIUM GIG.VNTEl'M. also HARDIES shipped now or later from cold storage from New York, Denver, Chicago and London (Canada). T. R. BEGONI.V BCLBS immediate *liipment. For Fall Shipment LILIUM GIGANTKl'M, FREESIAS and C\LL\S, FRENCH and DUTCH BULBS, Etc. Immediate Shipment BAJIBOO ST.4KES, R.AFFIA, Etc. Write for prices stating your require- ments. McHIITCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers St. NEW YORK March 27, 1920 HORTICULTURE 247 you as an up-to-date florist. About one hundred signs have already been placed, and there are more to go out. The cost of a sign is $50, and is well worth the money if used only to hide a bit of unsightliness. John Yoting, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York. MEETING OF NATIONAL PUB- LICITY COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Publicity Commit- tee was held at the offices of the So- ciety, 1170 Broadway, New York, on Thursday afternoon, March 18th, at which were present Chairman Henry Penn of Boston, Mass., George Asmus, Chicago, 111.. C. C. PoUworth, Milwau- kee, Wis., Wallace R. Pierson, Crom- well, Conn., J. P. Ammann, Edwards- vllle, 111., Major P. F. O'Keefe, Boston, H. v. Swenson, Chicago, and Secretary John Young, New York. Major O'Keefe submitted a copy for a broadside, which, meeting the ap- proval of the Committee, he was au- thorized to send out. Mr. Asmus moved, and the motion was seconded by Mr. Ammann. that the sum of $20,000 be appropriated for ad- vertising in the magazines during the period ending with September. A roll call vote was taken on the motion, and it was carried unanimously, to make the necessary arrangements. Mr. Swenson was given the floor to explain a proposition he had made to handle all the dealers' helps used in the campaign from his office in Chica- go, including a drive on the stickers, posters and folders for Mothers' Day. After some discussion, Mr. Ammann moved that Mr. Swenson's proposition be accepted; that all the Promotion Bureau stock be turned over to Mr. Swenson at his Chicago office, and that he should render to the Secretary promptly each week an account of all sales made; and that the Secretary, or other authorized person, have access to sales records at any time for the pur- pose of checking accounts; that Mr. Swenson shall also submit at the an- nual meeting of the Publicity Commit- tee a regiilarly audited report in detail covering sales and royalties due for the year's work; and that on the twen- tieth day of each month Mr. Swenson shall forward to the Secretary's office all monies collected on account of sales; and that a committee of three be appointed to draw up a contract with Mr. Swenson on the terms ar- ranged. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pierson and carried. It was also arranged that Mr. Swenson handle this business under the style "Florists' Pub- licity Service Bureau of the S. A. F. and O. H., ' and that all cheques be made payable to the Bureau. Gardeu Bonlfreil witb Box-Barberry. Electros of this illustration Free with order of 1000 if reqiiestefi. BOX - BARBERRRY Well rooted dormant suinnier frame cut- tings ready to set direct into the nur- sery without further expense. $65.00 per lOOO .Many leading Catalog Firms Will LlRt Box-Biirberry Next Season. The Elm City Nursery Co. W<)ODMONT NllRSEKIES, INC. New Haven, Conn. SEND FOB TRADE BtJL.r.ETIN. We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds In quantity and of hlgheet quality. Qlad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for future delivery. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynes Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TESTED SEIDS, Inc. c..J'^urt.^t^»». IF in need of REUABLE NURSERY STOCK that is well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES WholntaU and Retail NORTH ABINGTON, MASS. New Crop Flower Seed and Bulbs sow NOW Salvia. Fetunia, Verbena. Salpiglossis, Asparagns, CoHmos, Candytuft, Snapdragon, Lobelia, Phlox, Scabiosa, Gypsophila. BULBS— Gladioli, Cannas. Tuberoses, Caladiums. Dahlias, Anemones, Madeira Vines, Cinnamon Vines. Lilium Auratum, Kubrun,, .Magniflcum, Pef,.?"*^- **±^ Lilium Giganteum, 1-9 Case SOO, 8-9 Case 2o0; per caw. SoU.OO. If you have not received our Florist Ust, a post card will brluB It. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. 13 and 13 Faneull Hall Square BOSTON, MASS. SEEDS AND BULBS Bobbtngton'e 128 Cbambers St., N. Y. City A. L. Miller Christmas and Easter Pot Plants a specialty Wholesale Only Jamaica, N. Y. 248 flOHTICULTUEB March 1920 SEASONABLE OFFERINGS GLADIOLUS BULBS 1000 America, An^asta, Halley. Mrs. PmnoiR KlnB $35.00 Mr*. Watt, Chicaso White, Peace 45.00 BrenolUeyengig, Fire Kins 30.00 Hr8. Frank Pendleton, Niagara 50.00 Baron Hnlot 60.00 Panama 60.00 Sohwaben 70.00 FOB PROFIT BUT PRIMCLINUS HY- BRIDS. WK HAVE THEM IN QUAN- TITY AND OF BEST SELECTION Don't forget PRIMCLINUS HYBRIDS average two to three blooms per bulb and are quick sellers in the market. Fancy $30.00 per 1000 B<«nlar $20.00 per lOOO MISCELLANEOUS AOBRATCM, StelU Carney. R. C, at $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosas and Spreneeri. Seedlings, $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000; fine 214-ln. pots, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000 ; fine, 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100, $95.00 per 1000. CINERARIA Hybrida. Half dwarf. 2^-in., at $7.00 per 100, $65 per 1000; 3-in., $1200 per 100. OOLEUS, Rooted Cnttlngs. All the Stand- ard and fancy varieties, such as Ver- ffohaffeltii. Golden Bedder, Qaeen Victoria, Fire Brand, Bectivlth Gem, Yellow Trail- ing Qneen, at $12.00 per 1000; BrUliancy, tolvator and Pink Trailing Queen, at $20.00 per 1000. Any varieties of fancy COLEUS that you want tell us. Our powers can supply anything that Is good. CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS. Three leaves, assorted varieties of a high-grade strain, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000; separate va- rieties, $10.00 per 100; 214-ln. pots, $12.00 per 100; 214-ln. pots, selected, $15.00 per 100. FUCHSIA, Rooted Cnttingg. Mixed, best varieties, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. GODFREY CALLAS. 3-in., $10.00 per 100. FERNS, Boston and Whitmani, 2^-in. pot-grown, $7.00 per 100, $G.").00 per 1000. BENCH BOSTON and VERONA. Ready for 4^4-in. and 5-in. pots, $25.00 per 100. LATANIA Borbonica. 3-in. tine stock, $12.50 per 100. DOUBLE or SINGLE PETUNIAS. Rooted Cattings at $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Our stock of Double PETUNIAS com- prises ten colors, all distinct, also an Al variety of Single Mixed, as well as Rosy Horn, separate. PBIMULA Obconlca. 3-ln., at $10 per 100. NEW POMPONS. Becky MoLane. — Thanksgiving Bronze. Christmas Gold. — Golden-yellow button for Dec. 1st and later. Cometa. — Dark rose, shaded magenta. November Pearl. — A new November flower- ing daybreak pink. Onray. — Best early bronze. Uvalda. — A large pure white, maturing Oct. 10th. Vasco. — Golden-yellow, flowering Oct. 15th and one of the very best for sprays. White Gem. — Pure white button, very free and ready for cuttings Nov. 15th. All the above, rooted cuttings, $8.00 per 100; 2»4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. NEW ROSES Frank W. Dnnlop and Madame Butterfly. Own Root : $35.00 per 100, $82.50 per 250, $150.00 per 500, $300.00 per 1000, $725.00 per 2500. Grafted : $42.50 per 100, $101.25 per 250, $187.50 per 500, $375 00 per 1000, $91250 per 2500. From 2Mi-in. pots. Premier. Own root, 2% in., $20.00 per 100, $175 per 1,000. Ophelia, $15.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1,000. BONNAFFON SOIL CUTTINGS Immediate Shipment If you want to change or Improve your strain, get some of these now. you can work up a tine lot of stock and this is from a particularly heal- thy strain, no midge and no blind plants, well rooted stocliy cuttings at $16.00 per 1000. HARDY LILIES Album, Auratum, Magniflcom, 819-200 to the case, 9|11-125 to the case, at $30.00 per case. CHBYS.ANTHEMUM CUTTINGS. Barbara Davis, White and Golden Chad- fvick, Chadwicli .Supreme, Golden Mistletoe, Indian Summer. Yellow and White Tnrner. Rooted cuttings, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. From 214-in. pots, $7.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Where packing CARNATION CUTTINGS In the sand, well ro oted ready to go out the day your order comes in. 2000 Beacon, $6.00 pei 100, $50.00 per 1000. 5000 Matchless, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 1 per 1000. 1 CANNAS Sound 2-3 eye roots. All varieties green foliage unless other- wise noted. 100 1000 King Humbert, bronze foliage, orange red $7.00 $60.00 Yellow King Humbert, yellow, spotted red 3.50 30 00 Goldbird, buttercup yellow 5 00 45 00 Firebird, large Are red 8.00 75.00 Petofl, best white 6,00 60.00 Meteor, deep crimson 3.50 30.00 Orange Bedder, orange with scarlet markings 3.50 30.00 Panama, red with yellow edge. . 5.50 50.00 A. Bouvier, rich velvety crimson 3.50 32.00 Florence Vaughan, golden yel- low, spotted red 4.00 35.00 Gladiator, large bright yellow, spotted crimson 3.50 32.50 Mme. Croiy, crimson-scarlet, yellow edge 4.00 35.00 Mrs. A. Conard, salmon pink... 7.50 70.00 Richard Wallace, canary yellow 4.00 35.00 Rosea Gigantea, gigantic rose pink 7.50 70.00 Venns. soft rose pink, yellow border 4.00 35.00 David Haram, bronze foliage, bright vermilion 4.50 40.00 Egandale, bronze foliage, cherry red 4.00 35.00 Wyoming, bronze foliage, bright orange flowers 4.00 35.00 Robusta Grandiflora, bronze fo- liage, mammoth, heavy grow- ing 5.00 40.00 Brandywine, bronze foliage daz- zling red, spotted with crim- son 3.50 Himgarla, favorite pink bed- dine variety 500 Wlntzer's Colossal, largest flow- ered varietv, brilliant scarlet. 4.00 Calulium Esculentnm 7/9 $10.00 $90 9/11... 18.00 1150 Tube Roses, Excelsior Pearl 4, '6 $5.00 $45 Mammoth 6.50 60 FLORISTS' SEEDS High Grade Stocks for the Commercial Florists' Use ASPARAGUS PLUMO.SC8 NANUS— Mass, greenhouse grown; l.noo seeds $300 5.000 seeds HOO 10.000 seeds 25.00 ASPAR-IGUS SPRENGERI: 1.000 seeds $115 5.000 seeds 5-00 AOERATUM. Blue Dwarf Imperial. WTlite Dwarf Imperial, Blue Dwarf Little Dor- rit, tr. pkt., 2.5c, ; V2 oz., 50c. ; 1 oz., $1.00. Little Blue Star, tr. pkt., 50c. Blue Per- fection, tr. pkt., 30c.; Mj oz., 75c.; 1 oz., $1.50. charges are made against us we will add ALYSSUM. Little Dorritt, best dwarf va- riety for baskets and bedding, tr. pkt., 30c.; 1 oz., $1.00. LltUe Gem, tr. pkt., 20e. ; 1 oz,, 50c. ; Vi lb., $1,50. SaxatUe Compaotom (yellow), tr. pkt., 35c.; 1 oz., $1,50, ASTERS; ask for our List and Prices. New seed carefully selected of the best market varieties. BEGONIA, Erfordal, Lnminosa, Prima Donna, Semperflorens (white), tr, pkt., 50c. ; oz., $1.00. Vernon, tr. pkt., 20c. ; oz., 50c, CALENDULA. Orange King, greenhouse selected seed of a wonderful strain, ^4 oz,. 50c.; oz., $1.50. Lemon Queen, best light yellow, 14 oz,, 50c, ; oz,, $1.50. CANDYTUFT. Giant White Perfection, tr. pkt., 35c. ; oz., $1.00. Pure White Giant Hyacinth-flowered, 14 oz., 25c.; oz., $1.00; Vi lb., $1.50. Purple, light pink, rose pink or flnest mixed, V4 oz., 25c,; oz., 75c. CENTACBEA IJMPERIALIS. White, lilao, rose pink and purple, tr. pkt., 25c.; oz., $1.50. Candidissima, tr. pkt., 50c.; oz., $2.50. Gymnocarpa, tr. pkt., 25c. ; oz., $1.00, Double, true deep blue (Bachelor's Button), tr, pkt., 50c.; oz.. $1.25. COBE.V SCANDENS. Purple and white, tr. pkt., 25c. ; oz., 80c. COSMOS. Special strain of New England selected seed. Mammoth, shell pink. Lady Lenox, pure white. Crimson, tr. pkt,, 25c.; oz., SOc. DELPHINIUM, Totty's selected Hy- brids, a truly wonderful collection, Vi oz., $2,00; V2 oz., $3,50; oz., $6.00. Formosum, dark blue. Belladonna, tur- quoise blue, tr. pkt., 30c. ; oz,, $1.00. DRACAENA INDIVISA. 14 oz., 25c.; oz., 75r. GAILLARDIA (annual), tr. pkt., 20c.; oz., 75c. LOBELIA, Crystal Palace Compacts (dark blue dwarf), tr. ukt,, 35c, LUPINUS (annual), blue scarlet, yellow and blue, flnest mixed, tr. pkt., 25c. ; oz., 75c. M.ARIC.OLD. Little Brownie, dwarf. Quil- led Orange, tall, Vt oz., 25c, ; 07„, 75c. PHLOX, Drummondl Grandiflora, pure white, scarlet, blood red, pink, yellow, tr. pkt., 30c.; % oz., $1.00; oz., $2.00. SALPIGLOSSI8, valuable summer cut flower ; violet, dark scarlet, purple, brown with gold, yellow, light blue with gold, finest mixed, tr. pkt., 50c.; % oz., $1.00. SALVIA. America, tr. pkt., 50c,; % 01., 1.50; oz., $5.00. Splendens, tr. pkt., 30c.; V- oz., SOc. Bonfire (Clara Bedman), tr. pkt., 40c.; y. oz., $1.50. Zurich, tr. pkt, 75c. ; % oz., $2.00. SCABIOSA. White, daybreak pink, yellow, red. King of the Blacks, violet, tr. pkt., 30c. ; Mi oz,, 75c. SCHIZANTHUS, WISETONHiNSIS, shades of brown, tr. pkt., 50('. SNAPDRAGON, greenhouse varieties: Keystone, Ramsburg'a and Buxton's .Silver Pink, tr. pkt,, $1.00. Nelrose, Phelps White and Yellow. Enchantress, tr. pkt., SOc, Half Dwarf Varieties, best for bed- ding and summer cut-flower pur- poses— white, golden yellow, rose pink, carmine, tr. pkt., 35c.; % o^-r 60c. L. J. REUTER CO. Plant Brokers STOCKS, large flowered Ten Weeks dwarf, blood red. rose, yellow, dark blue, white, mixed, tr, pkt., SOc. ; '/a oz., $2.00. Beauty of Nice, flesh pink, rose, white and laven- der, tr. pkt,, 75c.; Vt oz., $1,50; oz., $5,00. VERBENA, Boston Mammoth strain, blue, pin^j, scarlet, white and mixed, tr. rkt,, 30c.; % oz,, 65c.; Vj oz,, $1.00, them at cost. 15 Cedar St., WATERTOWN STA. BOSTON, MASS. Short P. O. Address: L. J. Reuter Co., Boston 72, Mass. HORTICULTURE VoL XXXI MARCH 27, 1920 No. 13 THE TALK OF THE TRADE It is interesting to follow some of the experiences of chrysanthemum growers in fighting midge. I have been fortunate in being able to look over a lot of mighty nice chrysanthe- mum stock handled by a grower who uses every precaution possible to keep this trouble in check. I have come to the conclusion, however, that speak- ing In a general way a grower is not entirely safe in thinking that he Is absolutely clean and free from this pest. You may not see any evidence of It; you may look very carefully and find no trace whatsoever, but the only safe thing to do is to continually fumigate during the entire year. Use cyanide if you wish, but don't think that a good strong dose today and an- other a month from now will answer the purpose; it won't. Fumigate often and continually. Tobacco paper or the nicotine ex- tracts on the pipes or burned by the use of lamps are very satisfactory. Again I say you must keep at this fumigation, and when I tell you that in two or three days this insect will de- velop to its mature age and be able to deposit eggs, you will understand that this is Important. I know of one grower who fumigates his stock plants every second night. Another interesting point is that midge is easily killed, more so than aphis. This is proved by the fact that at times you will find the aphis on chrysanthemums alive and healthy and the midge killed. As I said be- fore, don't think that at any time your stock is entirely free. Keep up the fumigation and you will keep your stock in such condition that it will produce results and you will not get into any trouble if you sell cuttings. If you buy cuttings, give them the same careful attention. In a nutshell this all means that the midge on chrysanthemums does not need to be feared to the extent that you should throw your stock away it you find it is infested. Clean it out and keep it so and you will be all right. Another interesting point. Some have thought that growing chrysanthe- mums out of doors and carrying them over winter would eliminate this trouble. Of course, all varieties will not winter over out of doors, but some will, and it Is those I have in mind. This outdoor treatment will by no means assure you of having no midge. As this insect deposits eggs below the ground as well as above, it would seem that freezing does not kill the eggs, so that means again the one simple cure and preventative, con- tinuous fumigation. A House of Cattleyas 250 HORTICULTURE March 27, 1920 GROWERS ORGANIZE. Largely Attended Meeting Held in Boston. The growers of New England east of Worcester, Mass., met in the American House, Boston, on Tuesday evening, to consider the formation of a local branch of the National Growers' Asso- ciation to be formed at the meeting of the Society of American Florists in Cleveland next August. About 60 growers were present and much inter- est was shown. Mr. W. C. Stickel acted as temporary chairman and introduced Mr. J. Fred Ammann, the National secretary. Mr. Ammann spoke at considerable length, outlining the plan of the new organiza- tion and the reasons for its formation. He said among other things that all other industries were organizing, that labor was organizing, and they would have to organize in order to combat organized labor in the future or they would lose their help who would enter other skilled trades This is the only organization started which has been unanimously endorsed by the Execu- tive Board of the S. A. F. Mr. Ammann jilso said that 90 per cent, of the capi- tal of the florist business was invested by the grower, and that 90 per cent, must be protected. The country is to be divided into twenty locals, each local to have a rep- resentation of five men. Mr. Ammann said that they would also make it their business in the future to have the as- sociation endeavor to stop quarantineb, etc., in the embryo state in Washing- ton before they got their growth. Mr. Wallace R. Pierson was next in- troduced by Mr. Stickel and among other things said, "We are facing state regulation of shipments of plants— and even flowers that should not be state regulated. New England and New York State quarantined by Illinois ow- ing to the presence of corn borer when the Department of Agriculture has issued a bulletin proving that it has done little to harm the corn crop, and that the scare is subsiding and its presence has never been recognized in any state excepting Massachusetts and New York. To include not only field grown chrysanthemums Ijut green- house grown is ridiculous, and perhaps Gov. Lowden has been ill-advised, and I trust that this radical embargo was not a pull for votes from the Corn belt, regardless of whether the florists liked it or not, because we are few and they many. If it were justified, yes by all means, but not necessary according to the evidence. These matters are local and should be fought by local organiza- tions; and a branch of our organiza- tion from Illinois would no doubt be listened to by the growers of Illinois. This organization wants every pro- ducer of flowers and flowering plants in America to join hands and work for the betterment of the industry, and to build so well that the industry will continue to live and prosper, and that our product may continue to make the world better to live in, and that the world may have the blossoms they love in season and out of season, and con- tinue to "Say it with Flowers." The temporary organization was then formed with the following offi- cers: W. C. Stickel, chairman; Andrew Christensen, Secretary; Frank Edgar. Treasurer; George Elliott, A. S. Parker. Thomas Roland, Herman Bartcch and Samuel Goddard, committee on organi- zation and by-laws, and this committee was pledged to attend the Cleveland convention. After the meeting, 37 of those pres- ent signed as members CHARTER MEMBERS, BOSTON Norris P. Comley. Burlington, Mass. Arthur S. Parker, Stoneham, Mass. J. P. Gibbs, J. C. Gibbs (Gibbs Bros.), 231 Union St., Lynn, Mass. Neal E. Boyle, 347 Salem St., Maiden, Mass. Harold A. Ryan, 581 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge, Mass. William Sim, Cliftondale, Mass. Frank J. Dolansky. Lynn, Mass. M. W. Farr, 59 West St., Reading .Vlass. S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass. Wm. Hannan & Son, 417 Codman St., Dorchester, Mass. J. Frank Edgar, Waverly, Mass .lelle Roos. Milton, Mass. Robert R. Wolker, Mansfield, Mass. John Zeestraten, Mansfield, Mass. Goorge T. Elliott, W. H. Elliott & Sons Co.. Brighton. Mass. W. W. Edgar Co.. H. H. Bartsch, Pres., Waverly, Mass. Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. Edw. F. Norberg, Magoun St., North Cambridge, Mass. Janiten & Kunan, 144 Warren St., Arlington, Mass. .1. K. Chandler, Tewksbury, Mass. E. W. Hutchinson, Lexington, Mass Wm. T. Walke, Salem, Mass. G. W. Hilliard, Exeter, N. H. R. E. Wadsworth, Northboro, Mass. A. Sorenson, Marlboro, Mass. Gordon Fisher, 58 Wyman St., V\'oburn, Mass. John E. Nelson, Prospect St.. Fram- ingham, Mass. Chas. H. Rice, Bedford St., Lexing- ton, Mass. Chester L. Paine, 90 High St., Ran- dolph, Mass. F. W. Holbrow, 303 Harvard St, Dorchester Center, Mass. Andrew Christensen, Stonebam, Mass. Edward Winkler, Wakefield, Mass. W. D. Howard, Milford, Mass. C. S. Andem, Putnam, Conn. Harvey Whittemore, Worcester Lane, Walt ham, Mass. Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. Charles S. Strout, Biddeford, Me. At a recent meeting of the South- ampton, N. Y. Horticultural Society, officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: S. R. Candler, Supt. R. L. Patterson Estate, president; Geo. H. Campbell, Supt. Goodhue-Living- stone Estate, vice-president; James Dickerson, Supt. A. M. Hoyt Estate, secretary: Fred Marshall, Supt. James L. Breese Estate, treasurer; H. H. Wells, recording secretary. The soci- ety's annual flower show will be held on the park grounds at the head of Lake Agawam on July 28 and 29. Mr. Ernest H. Wilson, assistant director of the Arnold Arboretum, in Boston, lectured before the Orange and Duchess County Horticultural Societies in Ne\* York last week, on "Flowers and Gardens of Japan." The Ipcture was held at the Colonial Club. CEDAR ACRES GLADIOLI and DAHLIAS Booklets Free B. HAMMOND TRACY, Inc., Wenham, Mass. March 27, 1920 HORTICULTUKE Boston's Flower Show One of the Most Notable Ever Held in America The show which opened at Horticul- tural Hall in Boston Wednesday noon and which will continue through Sun- day is the greatest of the Icind ever staged in this country. Never before has so large an exhibit of orchids been made in America as that which filled the lecture hall and which come from the estate of Albert C. Burrage at Bev- erly. More than two hundred genera and fully two thousand varieties are represented in this exhibit. Supplement- ing the Burrage display is another in the main hall staged by Julius Roehrs of Rutherford, N. J. The Burrage collec- tion is unique not only because of its magnitude but also for the remarkable ■way in which it has been arranged. A series of tall, round supports have been covered with bark to make them resemble the trunks of trees, and the orchids which naturally grow on trees have been placed with such skill as to rival nature itself. At the top of each tree trunk is a bird cage containing a sweet singing songster. Many other orchids have been ar- ranged around the sides of the hall, one enormous bank of flowers attract- ing special attention. There is no op- portunity for detailed description. Suffice it to say that among the orchids shown are many of the rarest and most costly varieties in cultivation. Of course the show is not confined to orchids, by any means. Even with- out the orchids it would be well worth visiting, but in connection with them it becomes one to remember as long as the Massachusetts Horticultural Socie- ty shall exist. Among the outstanding features is the display of Kurume Azaleas on a platform in the middle of the main hall. Never again, it is safe to say, will it be possible to view in this country so large a collection of these magnificent plants, a hundred and twenty in number, with more than fifty named varieties, which Mr. E. H. Wilson, assistant director of the Ar- nold Arboretum, brought back from Kurume, Japan, last year. They are being exhibited by the Arnold Arbo- tum, for which institution they were secured after long negotiations. These azaleas are remarkable for their deli- cate , colors and for their uniformity in size and shape. Professor Sargent's skilful gardener, Mr. Sander, re- ceived many congratulations on his success in getting them into flower at exactly the right moment. A careful examination of these azaleas shows that many of them have a petaloid calyx and hose-in-hose flowers. In these flowers the stamens are always five, and like the pistils are always perfect, and there is no malformation as in ordinary double flowers. Thomas Roland's magnificent acacias liave frequently been shown at Horti- cultural Hall, but never to better ad- vantage. Banked along one side of the main room, they create an effect which elicits exclamations of rapture from all comers — these expressions not being ROSES OWN BOOT 30,000 RtlSSEL,!/ 314 inch plants from 2 and 3 Eye CuttuiBf. Kxcellent Condition Now. »i-Z.0O per 100, $190.00 per 1000. 10,000 AMERICAN BEAUTIES, iVz Incil. EXTRA STRONG PLANTS. Beady Now. S20.00 per 100, $190.00 per 1000. The above varieties are scarce; better order now. Write for Complete List of Roses. C. U. LIGGIT Wholesale Flantsman Bulletin Building PHIL.\DELPHIA confined, by any means, to amateurs. R. & J. Farquhar Co. have their ex- hibit at one end of the main hall, the place of honor being occupied by a splendid bed of regal lilies. These lilies are in beautiful form, and show conclusively that it is entirely feasible to force the regal lily for the Easter market. There is no reason why these lilies should not be taken up widely by florists as a commercial flower. The William W. Edgar Co., of Wav- erly, is showing some of the finest pot roses that have been seen for a long time, the Frau Karl Druschkis being magnificent, both as regards size and quality. The trained Tausendschons are also excellent. And speaking of roses, mention must be made of the glorious cut blooms of Frank W. Dun- lop, shown by the originator of this splendid new commercial rose. Among the private growers, W. N. Craig, of Brookline, has for Faulkner Farm, one of the most pleasing ex- (Continued on page 260) BEFORE BUYING GOME AKD SEE OUR EASTER STOGK 15,000 EASTER LILIES 1st grade 35c. per bud and flower 2nd grade 30c. per bud and flower Special Prices on Lilies in Large Quantities 5,000 BABY RAMBLERS. . .$12.00, $18.00, $24.00, $30.00 per dozen 1,000 FRENCH HYDRANGEAS $12.00-$36.00 per dozen DARWIN TULIPS, 8-inch pan $18.00 per dozen 12-inch pan $30.00 per dozen HYACINTHS, Pink, 6-inch $9.00 per dozen DAFFODILS, 6-inch $9.00 per dozen 8-inch $15.00 per dozen WM. W. EDGAR COMPANY "The House of Service" TeL Belmont 600 WAVERLEY, MASS. 252 HO KT 1 CULTURE March 27, 1920 HORTICULTURE ■••■kll^kad hy WllUam J. ■towu« la IfOt Vol. XXXI March 27, 1920 No. 13 riBI.IHIIED WKEKLT BY HORTICXJLTURE PUBLISHING COMPANY 78 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. EDWARD I. FARRINGTON, Editor. Telaphone Fort HUI S6M ADVERTIBIMO RATES: rt li»«l». »0 laehM t» P««<> •*■•• Dliaaunt on OontTm«U for eonMinitlTa iBMrtloM, a* follow*: Oa* month 14 timet), 6 p«r rout.; thrir- pose in encouraging horticultural work. It may be that something of the sort will eventually develop in America. In the past year or two the American Nurserymen's Association has been tarrying on a success- ful campaign although on not nearly so large a scale as the S. A. F. Now the Seedsmen's Association is entering upon a similar campaign. Even if there is no general con- solidation of effort, which might not be wise at present, it is easy to see that a certain coordination and cooperation will be advisable, if not actually imperative as the years go on. Those people who thought that at the close of Woman's the war women would cease to display any Work great interest in garden and farm work have missed their guess. Though the actual neces- sity for the assistance of women in the fields may have passed (and the question is — has it?), yet women have showed little disposition to throw down the hoe or the spade and return to the gentler arts. There are many more women in commercial lines than before the war, and if the present scarcity of male help continues. It is not improbable that they will appear in larger numbers in florists' establishments, where the work is not too heavy. In any event, women garden makers have come to con- stitute a very important group in this country, and the horticultural Interests in. all branches are beginning to ap- preciate this fact. If It is desired to work up a sentiment for any special line of endeavor, or to get a quick response in order to meet an emergency, the women's garden clubs are thought of first of all. The Woman's National Garden Association is rapidly coming to be a power in the horti- cultural world, and branches of this organization are rapidly being formed throughout the country. This very month, on March 22-23, a meeting of the Mld-'Westem Branch will be held at Chicago, and at that time many matters of interest not only to women garden makers but to every gardener will probably come up for discussion, among them perhaps the actions of the Federal Horticul- tural Board at Washington, which have not met the ap- proval of the women's associations in all particulars. According to one of the English papers the Advertising idea of co-operative advertising among the horticulturists of Great Britain has been shelved for lack of adequate support. The arguments were that everybody was full of orders and short of stock. Ac- cordingly the majority of those in the trade thought that it was foolish to waste money in advertising when they could sell all the stuff they had. This, however, is a very short- sighted policy, although one which is sometimes favored in some quarters in United States. As a writer in the Horti- culture Trade Journal expresses it: "A co-operative advertising scheme is not capable of yielding immediate results which might be felt throughout the trade. Its object would be to awaken and develop wide- spread interest in gardening so that instead of there being a falling off a year or two hence, there may be steady and sustained progress. To wait until a slack time sets in and then start advertising is not so sound a policy as it may appear on the surface." This is an excellent statement of facts. In other lines some concerns make a point of advertising heavily at all times when they are carrying all the business they can swing. They have an eye to the future and know that al- most invariably the tide will presently run in the opposite direction. Then the value of their advertising campaign will be seen. Many florists are just beginning to realize that the advertising which brings immediate returns, as can be determined by keyed advertisements, is not the most valuable in the long run. It is the kind of advertis- ing which makes a firm's name so indelibly impressed on the minds of the buyers that they turn to it with their orders as a matter of course. We are glad that the various horticultural interests in -America are going on with their carefully arranged plans for awakening a wider appreciation of plants and flowers on the part of the public. This will inevitably lead to a greater use of plant materials, with a consequent freer buy- ing. The result will be to the advantage of the seedsmen, nurserymen, florists, and even the makers of garden imple- ments. Only one element seems lacking, and that is a co- ordination of the different campaigns which would prevent overlapping or waste. It seems possible and feasible to have some kind of a joint committee representing the dif- ferent organizations which have started campaigns of publicity. March 27, 1920 HORTICULTURE 253 QUALITY in SERVICE Is that a new thought ? It is just as much a part of the Penn system as Quality in Flowers. That is why there are no regrets for orders placed with 124 Tremont St., BOSTON, MASS. Member Florists' Telesrsph Delivery AHHociatlon I GARDENERS' CONFERENCE Association's Position on Quarantine 37 Misrepresented A conference of gardeners under the auspices of the National Associa- tion of Gardeners was held on March 18 in the Engineering Building, New York City. Robert Weeks of Cleve- land, ex-president of the association presided. The conference was called to give the members an opixjrtunity to discuss the aims of the association, and the operations of the Service bureau, and to formulate plans for a campaign to interest young men in the profession of gardening. W. N. Craig of Brookline, Mass., presented a communication from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, directing attention to Quarantine Bill No. 37 and its detriment to horticul- tural |)rogress in the United States, and asked that a delegate be ap- pointed to represent the organization officially at a meeting to be h.';l(l dur- ing the month of May at which va- rious horticultural interests are to be represented. The association voted to be represented at this meeting. Followinp the meeting of the asso- ciation, a statement was issued to the New York papers by an unidentified source, evidently with malicious in- tent, that the association had gone on record as in favor of the exclusion act, preventing the importation of plants. This, of course, is an untruth, as the National Association of Gar- deners from the first has been strongly opposed to Quarantine Bill No. 37, and the discrimination now practised by the Federal Hoiticul- tural Board In favoring those who have been friendly to it, whils dis- criminatin? against thoso who have had courage to express their views regarding the injustice of this meas- ure, is not weakening the opposition to it of the professional gardeners. The workings and immediate future plans of the Service Bureau v.ere ex- plained and generally discussed by the members from the floor, follow- ing which a motion was carried heartily endorsing what has been ac- complished by this department of the association. Alexander Michie, chairman of the Service Bureau Publicity Fund, made a strong appeal tor greater support on the part of members towards this fund, so that the work may be carried out whicli has been planned. His ap- peal met with Immediate response among many of those present who came forward after the meeting to subscribe to the fund. The relation between the employer and the gardener came in for consid- erable discussion with opinions about equally divided that both were blame- worthy for the lack of confidence ex- isting between them. At an executive meeting of the Trustees and Board of Directors of the association held earlier in the day, at which W. N. Craig of Massachu- setts, Robert Weeks of Ohio, George W. Hess of Washington. D. C, John Bamet of Pennsylvania, Robert Wil- liamson of Connecticut; Joseph Tan- sey, James Stuart, Daniel Coughlin of New York, Arthur Smith and M. C. Ebel of New Jersey, were present; the recommendation of the last con- vention that the 1920 annual meeting be held in St. Louis was favorably acted upon. The secretary was au- thorized in conjunction with the com- mittee appointed at the last conven- tion, to develop plans Immediately to bring the advantages that the position offers, to the attention of young men who may be interested. THE LANCASTER COUNTY FLORISTS ASSOCIATION. Instead of the regular meeting for March, a visiting trip was substituted ilk its place and the following mem- bers attended the New York Show: Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Nagle, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Brown, Mr. and Mrs. J. Du Barre Heinitsh, Mr. and Mrs. Al- bert M. Herr, Daniel Irwin Herr, Miss Carrie Steckman, Messrs. Elmer Wea- ver, Walter Denlinger, A. K. Rohrer, H. K. Rohrer, Lemon Lanis. C. S. Leff- ler, John Shoenberger, and last but not least our friend from Coatsville whom we call plain Jim Brown. On the way over there was no start- ling incidents excepting the fact that between I.,ancaster and Philadelphia our past President, Mr. Elmer Weaver was tapped on the shoulder by a ministerial looking individual who said "are you attending the confer- ence brother?" referring to the Metho- dist Conference in Phialdelphia, when the reply was "no I am going over to the New York Flower Show" conversa- tion lagged as shows and conferences are not twin subjects. The stay In New York was short, 11.30 to 4.30, but thoroughly enjoyed. Our party were sort of under the wing of T. J. Nolan, and he proved a good chaperon. Most Wondeffupursery injhe Country To Select Large Sizes of Fine Trees for immediate effect Grput BarKUlDH. ThoU!»and8 to Selevt from — IN— Douglas, Nontay and Blue Sproce. Nonl- nanniana, Pectinata, andlConcolcr Firs. Austiian, Scotch, White and Mu£ho Plies Rotino.sporas Flllfera, Obtona Nana, Ploniosa, Plomona Aureo, Pirifera Aurea. S<|Uiirro»i» \>it<'heo and Sal- phurnt. HEMIOCX BIOTAS AlHO Birrb, Elm. Maplen, Tnllps, Morse Chestnuts, Linden and Willowf*. Rho- dod(*nilrnns and Kalmias. \ ISIT OVR NIRSERIES CONINE NURSERY CO. ■•TRATFORII. CONN. Eslal)l!..li<.l mo.l Kefi-rence: Dun & Bradslreet 254 HORTICULTURE March 27. 1920 "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' TeletfrapK Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. IM H. R A, LANGE Worcester, Mass. Delivers to all Points in New England ISO.OOO Square Feet of Olasa Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Assoclatiou WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop HABBY I. BANDAIX., Proprietor. Uember Florlats* Telegraph Delivery Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADIMG FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Florists' Teleeraph DellTery Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIA'^B, MASS. Deliveries of Flowers and Pl&nt« In FALL BIVKB and contl^noas territory. The Beacon Florist ' '".L°"xir^'' BOSTON J. EISEMANN, Manager, 14 years head decorator and designer for Penn'B. Prompt^ Efficient Service Ouarajiteed. HI6H GRADE PUIVTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST THOMAS ROLAND. Nahant. nhts. r^y brothers TtOP/STS Boston, Massachusetts 44 TEMPLE PLACE The Centrally Located Florist SIlOp Yours for Reciprocity We cover all points in New EnKland Members of Florists' Tel. Delivery Easter lilies are coming along well, according to most reports, but in the East at least there are a great many small plants, far more than the grow- ers like to see at this time. Buds by this time should be turning white if they are to be just right on Easter. If the plants are backward, of course it is merely a question of heat to get them where they belong. You can carry them up to 80 or 90 if you have to, but if you do this, be extremely careful about watering and spraying. Otherwise you may have your work for your pains. Pansies brought in from the cold frames during the last week should be in flower by Easter and pansies un- doubtedly will sell well. If you have them left over you will still be able to dispose of them. The way in which pansy plants are put up makes a great difference in their sale. Some of the shallow baskets which are being ottered this season are Just right for them. Baby Ramblers have been grown in great numbers this season, and while it has been difficult to keep them free from mildew owing to the dark weath- er, many plants in good condition will be sold. The buds should be showing considerable color now. With roses from now on it will be largely a ques- tion of protecting them from draughts of cold air or any other sudden change in temperature. Too much moisture is also a danger to be avoided. The successful grower is one who has his plants clean as well as flowered. On every bright day make a point of syringing the foliage plants, both under and over the leaves. When they are well cleaned up they can be re- potted and reset. Try to get out as much of the old soil as you can, and an abundance of fresh, well enriched CAMBRIDGE, MASS. 5K1 JIT. ACBDKN STREET HAROLD A. RYAN. Inc. ^.T."^^ BROCKTON, MASS. Belmont Flower Shon f.T.^'d' LAWRENCE . - MASS. A. H. WAGLAND We Cover LAWRENCE, METHUEN, ANDOVER, NORTH ANDOVER. SALEM, N. H. and Cantleuous TerriC4>ry Member of F. T. I>. BEVERLY, MASS. BEVERLY FLOWER SHOP yT.*?. MALDEN, MASS. J. WALSH & SON •J.'^'^s: The IP'loris-fc Telephone 1422 4 Main Street, TAUNTON, MASS. National Florist for Taunton and Vicinity G01XE BROS CO GU)DE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florlats Teleflrapii Dallrerj FLOWERS """'" The Lowest The Largest Popular Price House in Philadelphia F. M. ROSS Senfl orders to 136 So. 52nd Street. Philadelphia. Otber Stores IS So. 60th St., 212 E. Girard Avenue PHILADELPi^lA Member Florists' Telegraph I>elivery. Orders from all except members of the 1". T. D. must be accompanied by remittante. JOHK BREITMEYER'S Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs - . . Higli Grade Cut Blooms We cover all MIchigBn points and rood seotlons of Ohio, Indiana and CanadA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. March 27, 1920 HORTICULTURE 255 W KANSAS CITY Tran*fer Your Orderi to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue M«nib«r Florlsta' Tel«vr«pb D«llT«r9 DARDS FLOWER SERVICE IHM apelt GCARANTRED BATIHFACTIOM for Dearly FIFTY YEAKH. Becniar Enropean aalUoga dow eatahllabed. L»t as fill your orders for 6t««uii«r Flower ■••kets, Coraaces and ArtUtIo Boxeo •( Ont Flowern. DARDS, Inc., Florist, S41 Madison Ave., New York S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON aervloe means frenh, sturdy Stock and prompt deliveries in BCFFAJ^O, LOCKPORT, NIAGARA FALX^ aad WBMSTEBN NEW YORK. Uember Florists* Telegraph DeUvery HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS T*topk*MS IMl aad L IMS 1415 Farnum St. OIVIAIHA, IMEB. THE KN03LE BROTHERS CO. Flowers and Nursery Product* Uesaber Florist*' TeUcrapk DsUtoit We are well equipped to handle your orders. UM W. Wth Btnat ClMTmUUm, •. THE SMITH & FETTERS CO 73S Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind id Season PHILADELPHIA F. T. IX GHAS. H. GRAKELOW Everything in Floweri Broad Street at Cumberland ^' Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLI8, President. E. P. NHTMAN, SMrstary. Mwfcsg ■WlmtUW T*U«mvk B«»r«ar COIiORADO IN THE National C^itol It yoar m^rwlmm %• deliver Flowers oa- DeaMriui on Order by Tel»- ffr»pb or otbervrlee. Prompt Bellifcble 8ervlee. GEORGE H. OeOXE Oonneotleat At*, and L 8t. WASHINGTON, D .0. earth will give the plants a new lease of life. Be sure, however, that there is no lack of good drainage. It is almost time to get ready to plant sweet peas outside. To hegln with you should have the soil thor- oughly well pulverized, but of course nothing will be done until it is dry enough so that it will just crumble when squeezed in the hand. If pos- sible plant your sweet peas on a new piece of ground each year. If you have some land that was manured heavily last season and plowed in the fall, it will be just right for the sweet peas this spring. Perhaps there is a good deal of clay in your soil. If that is so, add an abundance of wood ashes, say 30 bushels to the acre. Have your trench five inches deep and four or five inches wide. Then plant thinly and cover with an inch of soil. Early and rather deep planting is the secret of having good sweet peas, for then a strong root action is developed before the tops make much growth. Make a point of firming the earth over the seeds. Considerable is being said In the English papers just now about the necessity of firming the earth around plants and shrubs that are being set aside, and to some extent the same advice applies to seeds. You can start Bougainvilleas read- ily from half ripened wood that has two or three joints. Have 75 or 80 degrees of bottom heat and set each cutting very firmly. Some shading and a light sprinkling will be needed. By the time half an inch of root growth has been produced, pot up in a rich compost, preferably three parts of loam, one part of manure and a little sand. As Bougainvilleas grow rapidly they will need to be shifted quite fre- quently until they are in six or seven- inch pots. Keeping them close to the glass will make them stocky and short jointed. It is time to, set the seedling tuber- ous begonias into small pots. Fibrous loam and leaf mold in equal parts, with the addition of a little sand, make a good soil. They like to he near the glass and have a temperature of 60 degrees. Shift on until they reach five-inch pots. CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Mflll take good care of your orders Members o/ F. T. D. Associatien. DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Dflliver orders trom any part ol the country to New York City Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, ■ New York Telephone 1652-15S8 Colnmbas KOTTMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Mnrrsy Hill 7»8 Ont-of-towD Orders Solicited. Looatlee Central. Personal AttentloD. Member F. T. D. Aseo. 6. E. M. STUMPP 761 Hfth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Assi. NEW YORK. N. T. 1063 Madison Avenne Member F. T. D. ADOLPH MEYER 'Phone Lenox 2353 Flowers delivered promptly in Greater New York City and Neighboring States THE I. RM. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVIELANID Euclid A« The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO DellTered on mail or telecr&ph ordMT faff any occasion. In any part of the Dominlom. JOMN M. DUNLOP S-l« West Adelaide St. - TOBONTO, OXT. ^hen writing to adontitan kmily mention HORTICULTURE 256 HORTICULTDBB March 27, 1920 FALL SHOW PLANNED. Executive Committee of the Ameri- can Dahlia Society Meets. At the meeting of the Executive Committee of the American Dahlia So- ciety, held at the International Flower Show in the Grand Central Palace, New York, March 19, It was decided to hold the autumn show in Xew York during September at one of the cen- trally located hotels and to charge ex- hibitors a reasonable price for floor space and to also charge for admission to defray the expenses. The plan is to give the greatest Dahlia show ever held and work to that end has already been started and will be prosecuted vigorously and con- tinuously until show time. Every dah- lia grower and lover of this popular flower is invited to co-operate. President Vincent moved that Prof. George Fraser of the Connecticut State Agricultural College, Storrs, Conn., be tendered the thanks of the Society for the excellent manner in which the trial grounds were conducted last year, which was carried, and Prof. Fraser was made a life member of the Society. The trial grounds will be continued and will be larger and better than ever. Tubers for the trial gardens should be properly labeled with the name of the variety and exhibitor and sent to Prof. George Fraser. James Duthie, Oyster Bay, N. Y., moved that a new scale of points be made so that good exhibition varieties and varieties good for cut flowers, be given an equal chance. The motion was carried. A motion was passed protesting the quarantine of the states of Illinois and Michigan against dahlia tubers and bulbs. Edwakd C. VicK, Secretary. PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. A very large audience was present at the lecture of this Society on Tues- day last. The subject of the lecture being. "Perennials and Bulbous Plants." given by E. I. Wilde. Assist- ant Professor of Floriculture at the Pennsylvania State College. The lecturer greeted his audience as fol- lows: "You are gathered here this after- noon to be entertained, not by the speaker but by the flower friends which will be thrown upon the screen. Perhaps you have not thought of It in this light but whenever I attend such a lecture as this, I always have a feel- ing of renewing such friendships and a sight of my old favorites in their natural setting, only intensifies my de- Get Ahead Sow Now For Next Christmai PRIMULA CHINENSIS Per 2D0 Seeds FKrqnhar'a OlKnt Pink ^'.00 FarqaliKT'i Ulant Salmon 2.00 Fmrquhar'a Rub7 Qa«en 1.7S rarqutaar'l Olant B«d 1.TS Par 2S0 8eeda Farohqar'a Olant Dneh«aa (White with pink Eone, prlmroae eje) ... .91.70 Farqabar'a OUuit WhlU 2.00 Sow Now For Strong Spring Plants ANTIRRHINUM Giant Rose Pink Gliuit White 01., oi., .00 .80 Olant Tellow ^ oz.. Giant Scarlet % oz., OAKNATION UARGUEIRITE. Farqnhar'a New Giant Mixed, 1/ie oz., $1.2S; H oz., I/OBEXIA. F^arqobar'a Dark Bloe, Dwarf H oz., $0.85; % oz., PETUNIA. Farqniiar'a Ruffled Giants Mixed I/IS oz., BAL,VIA SPLENDENS BONFIRE % oz., |1.00; OZ., SALVIA SPIxENDENS COBJPACTA % oz., $1.00; ox., KAI^VIA SPI.£ND1(:NS ^4 ox., $0.76; oz., SALVIA ZURICH 14 ox., VERBENA. Farquliar's Giant Bine, Pink, Bearlet, White, hi 01., »0.36; Vi VERBENA. Farquhar'a Mammoth Hybrids Mixed, H oz., *0.3S; 14 oz., tO.60; ox., ▼TNCA. Brlfht Base, White with rose eje. Pur* White M. oz., $0.60; ox., .00 .40 $2.00 $1.60 $4.00 $3.76 $3.60 $2.26 $1.S0 oz., $0.00; oc., $2.00 $2.00 $1.78 R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY BOSTON, MASS. mm & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY Cabbage and Cauliflower Seeds Northern Danish Grown Seed from Improved Selected Strains Imported Direct from the Growers Per lb. Copenhagen Marliet $4.00 Enkhuizen Glorv 3.50 Danish Ballhead Short Stem 3.1)0 Danish Ballhead Tall Stem 3.00 Danish Roundhead 3.00 Danish Mammoth Rock Red 4.00 CiULIFLOWEB SEEDS Per oz. Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt $2.,'j0 New Earliest Snowball 2..50 Giant Dry Weather 2.50 Danish Perfection 3 00 TOU C-AN DEl'KND ON THIS SEED Standard Seed Company KACINE, WI.S. E^EKVTHINfi IX CITTINGS -VXD SMALL POT PLANTS M.\GIC HOSE SEEDS .AND BULBS NICO II'ME ROMAN J. IRWIN IMPORTER 321 6th Ave. NEW YORK GARDEN SEED BEUiT, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH mmi OARDBN PEA SEED In Tarlety ; xlxe other itema of the short crop of this paat aem«0tt aa well as a fall line of Garden Seedi, wUI be qnoted 70a upon appUeatloB t» S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Der St , NEW YORK and OR>NC£ COM4. SEEDS, BtH.BS, PUNTS iOSEPtI BXECK & SOMS, CORP. «T-M North MarkM Btraot BOSTOIf, MASS. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SODS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 166 W. 23Ki St,. NC«V VOMt Bolgiano's "Big Crop" Seeds ••TESTED AND TRUSTED" OVER A CENTURY Special Price lint to Floiiata and Marlcet Gardeners. Write for a copy at once — It will save 70U money. J. BOLGIANO & SON B.ALTIMORE, MARYLAND Wh^ writiugto AMisen kifldly mentiofi Horticidture March 1920 HORTICULTURE 257 sire to lie once more witli them in my own gurdon." The lecturer then took his audience through the out door garden, from April to November, starting in with the early flowering Bulbs, giving all the material used In the perennial border, in the order of the flower'ng season. The exhibits of plants and fiiwe'-s at this lectuv" was the best we hi>i>iii»=^^£°S<^^ Madisicai Square E.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists Please mention Horticolture when wrttln». RCED (SL KCLLER 122 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufartwrc all our iital DesiEHS, Baskets, Wire Wtrk & Novelties and are dealers iu Decorative Glassware, Growers anlM\ .pjjj, g^jj joSE, oyster shell and other Insecticide \ scale insects, green, boset ana V^t^ WOOLEY aphis — Known as Plant Lice. Y^\ PEAR PSYLLA, CELERY, ONION and ROSE "^ THRIPTS — Known as Plant Fleas. And the FUNGUS SPORES DEVELOPING the BROWN or RIPE ROT of the PEACH, PLUM and other STONE FRUITS. PEACH LEAF CURL. APPLE and PEAR CANKER and SCAB. And many other species of FUNGI SPORES. Send for the New Booklet Describing SULCO-V.B. ■ 1 A combined contact Insecticide and fungl- \ NEW YPBK.PiSA. / cide of linown reliability Simple, Sure and Safe — Right in Principle and Price From your dealer or direct — go to your dealer first i^^» COOK & SWAN CO. Inc. 148 Front Street lr«W YORK CITY 141 Milk Street BOSTON, MASS. Gee. H. Frailer, Mgr. Tile Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, tbrlpa and soft scale. FUNGINE For mildew, rnst and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the soli. ^M!^k''' Qiiarts, $1.00; Gallon, $3.00 SOLD BT DEIALER8 Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON, N. J. Save your plants and trees. Jast the thing for greenboaie aad autdoor as*. Destrejs Mealy Bug, Brown and White Seal*, Tbrlps, Red Spider, Black aad Oreen Fly, Mites, Aata, etc., wltheat Injury te planta aad wlthoat eder. Uaed aceardlng te dlrectleas, ear staad- ard Insecticide will prareat rarages aa year cropa by insects. Nan-paisaBOUi and harmless ta user aad plant. Leading Seedsaaea aad Florists bava nsed It with waadarfal reaalts. Destroys Lies la Poultry Hanaes. Fleas an Dogs aad all Danestle Fata. Excellent as a waak far dags and ether animals. RelleTcs raing*. Dilute with water SO ta BO parts. H Pint, SOc; Pint, 50e.; Qaart, POa.) <4 Gallon, S1.S0: Gallon, f2.CP; f Gal- lon Caa, »10.9«; 1* Gallon Can, $3».00. Dlreotien on package. LGnK>N OIL C04WFANY lift S. 411 W. li*ctN SI. M FERTILIZER -RING DEPOSITOR Will INCREASE and IM- PROVE GREATLY Ihe Ouantit)' and Oua'ity of Potatoes, Corn, Cabbage, Tomatoes. Jvist up and down of handle is full operation . — no twistinj? or turning of handle. Can be used with powdered or semi- powdered material. STYLE **A** for Seed or for Plants from 6 to 10 inches high. STYLE ■•B" for Any Plant up to 1^2 in. Thick in Stem. Tested and Approved by Ak- ricultural DL-par'ments and Firm Bureaus. Ho'ds 25 lbs. Style A, *7.50. dei'vcred Style B. $13.50. de'iyercd. Write for Circular f7^ George Wil'iam '^^ BROWNING Clinton, N. Y. The Market. The downward tendency of the mar- ket has been ihoroughly checked. From all centers the report comes that tlie prices are firm or somewhat on the up grade. In Boston there has been a slight advance along some lines. The average on carnations is about 6c., although Laddie still holds at 20c. These prices fit most all the other cities. Roses are running about the same as last week, anywhere from 5c. to 20c. with very flue stock up to SOc. Callas are selling a trifle better, $3 being a good fair price, although they are quoted rather lower in Boston for the most part. Sweet peas sell readily from 50c. to $2.00 in Boston; in New York, $3.00 is obtained without much trouble. Pittsburgh seems to be slow- er than the other markets in sweet peas. Snapdragon is running from IS. 00 to $25.00 in most markets and tulips from $2,00 to $3.00, although in .\ew York the best stock has been sell- ing for $6,00. Buffalo, too, is reporting an excellent demand for tulips, Violets have advanced but very little. In New- York there is a decided increase in lilies, which is natural. Jonquils are more popular there than tulips and sell very well. March 27, 1920 HORTICULTUEE 263 ASTICA Fer GitsniuRsi Glazing USE IT NOW F. 0. PtWCE CO. 12 W. NOMWMr NEW TOM Mastica It elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glaaa more easily removed without breaklnjr of otber ^lasi as occure with hard putty. Last longer than putty. Basy to apply. CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE PwHerlBed er Shredded Cattle Manure PalTerized Sheep Manvire T~he Florists' Siaodard of uruform High quaJity for c^er ten years. Specify WIZARD BRAND in your Suppiy Hoos« Order, or write us direc* for prices and freight rates THE Pin.VERJZBD MANURE CO. M VaUm MMk Xtr*, Oh4Mc» Dlfflcnt and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No mlgleadlns In- ducements made to secure business. Over 30 years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal, eoneclentlous service. Write for terms. Address SIGfiERS & SfOGEM Patent t*wyers Bex 9, National Union BnlldlJi* Washincrton, D. O. WE ARE SFBOIAI^ISTS VS GREENHOUSE GLASS Frre from Rabbles Uniform la ThlokneAB PAINTS and PUTTY Sfeaihme White '^^zr^^c^ ■^^■^■^"■^"^■""■^^ Florists Prefer It will pay yon to gret our estlmAte*. ™= DWELLE-K4ISER «> 261 Elm Street BXTFFAIA}, N. T. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BULBS C. KEUR & SONS. HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 32 Broadway. CANNA8 For the beet Up-to-Date Cannas, get new price list. THE CONAKD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. PlllBbury's Carnation Staple, lOOO for 35c.; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg, 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Pompons, rooted cuttings form strong, healthy stock : Buckingham, Baby Yellow, Diana. Golden Harvest and Golden Climax, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1.000. Cash with order, please. J. K. CHANDLER & SONS, Tewskbury, Mass. THE BEST In Novelties and Standard Kinds. Catalogue on -Application. ELMER D. SMITH & CO. Adrian, Mich. DAHLLAS Fragrant Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grinnell. $10.00 per clump. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, Mass. DAHLIA SEED from my original giant single dahlias. Gorgeous mixed colors. Price to the trade, $1.00 per oz. GEO. L. STILLMAN, Dahlia Specialist, Box H-20, Westerly, R. I. Get my Catalogue. Dahlias a specialty, new creations and old friends. List ready. WARREN E. SOOY. Hammonton, N. J. Dahlia Bulbs For Sale. The new deco- rative Dahlia Robert A. Fletcher, also the best American and imported. Send for catalog. Special, 15 for $1.00. W.F.BROWN, 46 Palmer St.. Norwich, Conn. New Paeony Dahlia — John Wanamaker. Newest, Handsomest. Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. GOLD FISH Gold flsh, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, flsh goods, nets, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT, Breeder, 4815 D. St., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price list. LABELS Wood labels for nurserymen and florists. THE BENJAMIN CHASE CO., Derry Vil- lage, N. H. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO.. Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, ETngland. Catt- leyas and Laello-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PH»NIE8 Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHEE, Canal Dover. O. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum Moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on band. LAOBB & HURRBLL, Summit, N. J. TREES .\ND SHRUBS Large number of Scotch Pine Trees, 4 to S feet. 100. nno Berberis Thunbergii, IS to 24 inches: 8.000 Cerberis Thunbergii. 24 to .36 inches; and many other items. Must be moved to clear grounds. M.ike your offers to ALEXANDER MacLELLAN, 87 John St., Newport, R. I. WIRE WORK WILLIAM B. HEILSCBBR'B WIBB WORKS, 264 Bandolpb St., Detroit. Mick. FARMERS, ATTENTION! I am offering 400 Rhode Island and Con- necticut Farms at prices from $275 to $25,000. If interested send for my Farm Bulletin. Latest edition Just out, send for one. WILLIAM A. WILCOX, Farm Specia- list. Westerly, R. I. PL.\NT PROPAG.ATOB \VOM.\N of vigorous physique, experi- enced in commercial work, wishes position in New England greenhouse, or on private estate. Apply to APPOINTMENT BU- REAU, Women's Educational and Indus- trial Union. WANTED: A experienced plant grower to work under foreman. State wages ex- pected age and experience. Thomas Ro- land, Nahant, Mass. PEONIES WANTED Plants of the Peony SAMOSET (Hollls), for spring delivery. Also copy of the pro- ceedings of the Mass. Horticultural Society for liMH. E. P. WHEELER, Rockland, Mass. Just Out The Nursery Manual By L. H. Bailey An Indispensable book for every nur- seryman. Complete directions for prop agating every kind of nursery stock, with many Illustrations. Copies sent from the office of HORTICULTURE upon receipt of price, $2.50. )reer'8 Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenbonses Drive euy and true, becanse both bevels are oa the same ■Ide. Can't twiet and break the elass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rightB or left! Tbe Peerless Glazing Point ij patented. Noothere like^ it. Order from your deale^ or direct from lu. 1000, »•«:. postpaid. Szmplef free. H£KRT A. DREEBj 714 Chestnut Street^ FhlUdelphU. CAMBBHKIK irSW TOBK W»rM'i 01d*at And LarrMt ICumfflctaren •t FLOWER POTS rt A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. 264 HORTICULTURE March 27, 1920 (H^ i (6^ i i (iii) The Harvey's Build Hitchings Houses ONE crisp September morning, some five or so years ago, I was met at Brandywine Sum- mit, Pa., by one of "The Harvey Boys" and taken to the Old Harvey place for as delightful a day's outing as I ever hope to have. Meeting the elder Mr. Harvey was not the least of the day's pleasure. Recall how we stood in front of the old house and looking across the field, Mr. Harvey said: "Here was where the old Revo- lutionary battle of the Brandywine was fought. At that spot right over there was where the fierc- est fighting was done." "Some summer evenings, when the day's work is over, I come out here and look across this field and kind of let my imagination have its own way in seeing that battle all over again. And then I think of Washington, who against such tremen- dous odds broke the chains of the country's en- slavement, giving to us all a liberty like which the world had never known." "Somehow, thinking of Washington like that, always renews my vows of sincerity towards life. It makes me renew my determination that in do- ing whatever we do, we will build strong — build our greenhouses and our characters equally strong." Having read these inspiring words of Mr. Har- vey, you know why that day stands out so par- ticularly strong in my mind. You can also understand why I was more than usually pleased when one of our salesmen phoned that "The Harvey " had just ordered two Hitch- ings Houses — two Half-Iron Frame Houses, one 243 ft. by 33 ft. 6 in.; the other 252 ft. by 33 ft. 6 in. We know you, who know .the Harveys, can but congratulate us on numbering them among our customers. i S[ NEW YORK ^l 1170 Broadway HitcKittgs^CLmpany General Offices and Factory: Elizabeth, N. J. BOSTON-9 201 Devonshire St. w. M w i i w w fe w m w. m w i w i M W) HORTICULTURE Vol. XXXI APRIL 3, 1920 LIBRARY NtVV YORK No. 14 NEW ROSES FOR 1920 We shall offer for 1 920 the three New Roses : — PILGRIM CRUSADER and MRS. JOHN COOK We want you to know them. May we send you full descriptions? Your re- quest will bring it. A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL. CONN. For After EASTER Sweet Peas in all the delicate shades, as well as the standard varieties, wonderful quality, $2.00, $3.00 per 100 Everything In Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Supplies. BD8INK88 HOURS: 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY 'T"l,»i Wholesale 1 Ik; Florists of Philadelphia NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE in W. *8th St. 1808-1620 Lodlaw St. Franklin * St. Paul 8t». WASHINGTON. 1416 H St.. N. W. FERNS THE VICTORY FERN (Nephrolepis victoria) We take pleasure in offering this new and valuable variety of Nephrolepis. It is a beautifully crested form of "Teddy, Jr." with fronds frequently subdivided on the ends, making a most unique, distinct, and desirable variety. This fern was AWARDED A BRONZE MEDAL at the S. A. F. Convention at Detroit in August, 1919. The judges of the award reported as follows: "Special stress is laid on the new fern Victory, with a rapid growth and a branching at end of fronds, making it a shapely plant. It should be a commercial success, and we RECOMMEND IT MOST HIGHLY." Strone plants, 2M:-inch pots ?3.00 per dozen, S20.00 per 100 Strong plants, S'A-inch pots 7.50 per dozen, 50.0(1 per 100 Extra fine specimens : 8-inch, $3.00 ; 10-inch. ¥5.00; 12-incb, $7.50 NEPHROLEPIS: . Each Elegantissinia, ele^nntisslnia compacta, SWinch $0.35 Elef^iintissima and ele&antissinm compacta, 6-inch 75 Muscosa, 5-inch 75 Elegant issima and elesantissima compacta, 8-inch 2.00 Elegantissima and eleBantlssima compacta, 10-inoh 4.00 Harrisii, 8-incU 3-00 Dwarf, Boston, 8-inch 2.00 If plants are shipped in pots, 10% additional. F. R. PIERSON, Tarrytown. N. Y. FERNS We have on hand for immediate shipment a splendid lot of Pot Grown Ferns. All extra good value for the money. Shipped without pots. Size Doz. 100 1000 Kaftans *-'» *3.00 $20.00 $190.00 "^^'"^ 5-in 4.150 35.00 326.00 8-ln. $2.60 each Scottii *-"> f?« 20.00 190.00 5-in 4.50 35.00 Cordetta Compacta 6-in. 4.80 50.00 Cyrtomium Holly Ferns 4-in 3.00 20.00 VINCA VARIEGATED Good strong stock. The 3 and 4-in. are beai.v stuff. 2-in., $2.75 per 1(M>; 3-in., S3.7."> per 100; 4-in.. $ri..W per 100. CANNAS Three Inch Pol Plants Ready for Immediate Shipment. King llumhert »«-5« P" l"? Mrs. A. Conard 6-50 per 100 Rosea Gigantca 8-50 P" J 26) In F1.0BI0UL,TTJRE, VEGETABLE OAB- DENINO, FRUIT GROWING. POULTRY, BEES and allied subjects. Summer Course— August Z-Auenst *8 Write for Circular SCHOOL OF HORTICULTURE Ambler, Pa. (18 miles from Philadelphia) ElUabeUi Lelghton Lee, Director NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. It is cheering indeed to receive a letter such as the following: "Ann Arbor, Mich., March 24, 1920. Mr. John Young, 1170 Broadway, New York. My dear Mr. Young: At our convention held in Lansing last week a donation to the National Pub- licity Campaign was suggested. As this is the first year of our organiza- tion our treasury would hardly stand a suitable donation to this worthy cause. Nevertheless, we were able to raise a hundred and twenty seven ($127.00) dollars by popular subscrip- tion which I herewith enclose. Please credit this to the Michigan State Flor- ists' Association, and I trust in the years to come this association will be able to support this campaign to a far greater degree. Respectfully yours. W. S. Wells, Treasurer, Michi- gan State Florists' Association." At the recent meeting of the Pub- licity Committee in New York a num- ber ot specimen page advertisements in colors appearing during the past few weeks in the magazines were of- fered for inspection. These advertise- ments were inserted by different manufacturers, and flowers were in every case featured in connection with the specialties advertised, the latter rather inconspicuously obtruded, de- pendence on the flowers for attrac- tion to the advertisements being most obvious. A well-known hat manufac- turer, whose issue of handsome poster cards drawing attention to a particu- lar make of hats has long been a fea- ture of his advertising, this spring Is using a poster showing no pictorial de- sign other than a splendid basket ot spring flowers. This is truly saying it with flowers. Plans for our magazine advertising in the immediate future are now set- tled, meeting the appropriation made by our committee for the purpose. Mother's Day is to be featured in the big weeklies, in well designed adver- tisements each occupying two col- umns; and several two column adver- tisements will appear in the June monthlies, with page advertisements in two leading magazines in May. A two column advertisement will also ap- pear in a leading Canadian magazine. During the dull summer months a smaller double column advertisement will appear in a selected list ot week- lies and monthlies, giving, practically. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS DELPHINIUM NEWPORT ROSE DRACAENA INDIViSA SALVIA ZURICH SMILAX SEEDS GRASS SEED MIXTURES OF ALL KINDS Send For Our Catalogue. J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street Through to 54 Vark Place NEW YORK CITY THE HOUSE OF KELWAY Has a reputation of 70 years behind it as a guarantee. For three generations we have been Growers and Selectors of pedigree stocks of BRITISH SEEDS Get our prices for booking forward orders (delivery after 1930 harvest), not ton?orrow, but NOW. State your requirements, we do the rest. Efficient and prompt attention given to all inquiries. Specialties : Garden Seed and Farm Koot Seeds. KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers, L.ANGPORT, ENGLAND. GIGANTEUM & HARDY LILLIES GLADIOLUS CANNAS AND OTHER SPRING BULBS Write for prices AMERIGAN BULB GG. 11* N. Wabash Ave. Chlcss*. 111. E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Ave. uTijiaToir, M. *. BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are subscribers to the Nnrscrymen'e Fond for Market DeTelopment, also "Bar It With Flowers" Pnblloltr Campalsn. BULBS LILIUM GIGANTEUM, also HARDIES shipped now or later from cold storage from New York. Denver, Chicago and London (Canada). T. R. BKGONIA BITEBS immediate shipment. For Fall Shipment EIEIUM GIGANTEUIVI, FREESIAS and CAELAS, FRFNCH and DUTCH BUEBS. Eto. Immediate Shipment BAMBOO STAKES, RAFTEA. Etc. Writ* for prices stating your require- ments. McHHTCHISON & CO. ^'^^^^T^^'- April 3, 1920 HUKT 1 (_• U l.T U K E 267 continuous publicity for our slogan throughout these months. Our committee was unable to take advantage of one or two of the biggest magazines, for the reason, often stated in thi? column, that contracts are re- u.oo. If you have not received our Florist Last, a post caxd will bring it. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Go. 12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Square BOSTON, MASS. SEEDS AND BULBS ISobbingtO!i'8 12« Chambers St , N. Y. City A. L. Miller Christmas and Easter Pot Plants a specialty Wholesale Only Jamaica, N. Y. 268 HORTICULTURE April 1920 DAHLIA ROOTS CACTUS. ATTRACTION. New hybrid, large clear lilac rose AVAX^-\NCHE. New hybrid, pure white •BLANCA. New hybrid, delicate pinkish lavender, lon^ stiff stem BOBNEMAJJN'S UEBLING. Kose pink •ELIA KBAMEB. Especially good rose pink •HEIyENE. Lavender pink with white center, fine free flowering sort •J. H. JACKSON. Largest and best very dark crimson cactus, fine stem •KRIEMHILDE. Pink with white center, very fine cut flower variety MME. HENRI CAYECX. Pink with white center. »PERI>E DE LYON. Hybrid, pure white with at- tractivelv fringed petals RUTH FORBES. Hybrid, manve pink 'STERN. Uright yellow T. G. BAKER. Yellow VOLKEB. Yellow Doz. J8.50 2.75 8.50 2.00 1.75 100 $60.00 18.00 60.00 15.00 12.00 15.00 15.00 10.00 12.00 lO.OO 2.00 15.00 1.75 12.00 1.75 4.00 4.00 2.75 1.75 4.00 1.75 12.00 25.00 25.00 18.00 12.00 25.00 12.00 Doz. «iMME. VAN DEN DAEL.E. Large flowers, white edged pink, fine form, long stem 2.00 •PRINCESS JUEIANA. White, excellent for cut flower purposes 2.00 •SOUV. de GUST.^VE DOAZON. Giant red, larg- est and finest decorative in commerce 1.50 SYLVIA. Pink and white • 1.75 WILHEEM MILLER. Brilliant purple 1.50 COLOSSAL. FIREBURST. Intense scarlet and very large $4.00 $25.00 MME. MARZE. Mammoth pure white 4.00 25.00 •MRS. ROOSEVELT. Delicate pink shading to soft pink, very handsome 4.00 25.00 •REGGIE. Ciierrv red, very free, long wiry stems. 1.75 12.00 •W. W. RAWSON. White tinted lavender 4.00 25.00 •YELLOW COLOSSE. New, immense flowers of pure primrose, the finest yeUow commercial Dahlia 4.50 PEONY. •BARON G. DE GR.'VNCY', or MADONNA. Large ■White with pale pink shadings, long stems, excellent for cutting $2.00 $lo.0( •GLORY OF BAARN. Clear soft pink very fine flowerinc, long stem 2.00 P. W. JANSEN. Rosey salmon and yellow 4.00 •QUEEN WILHELMIN.4. Best pure white peony- flowered 1/5 SOUTH POLE. Large pure white 4.00 SUNRISE. Bright pink 1 '5 DECORATIVE. •CLIFFORD W. BURTON. Bright yellow, one of the best for commercial use. an "Id standliv.. Sl.i.i •DELICE. Bright pink suffused with lavender pink, popular commercial variety ELSIE DAVIDSON. Large golden yellow •FRANK A. WALKER. New,, lavender pink, very free with good stem HORTULANUS WITTE. New, pure white •JACK ROSE. Deep crimson, good commercial sort •• ■ ♦JEANNE CHARMET. Pinkish lilac, very pretty and a good producer JOHN R. B.4LDWIN. S.ilmon red •MINA BURGLE. Scarlet, long stem, free flow- ing, c.nlled by many finest scarlet on the market 1.75 1.75 5.00 5.00 1.50 1.75 15.00 25.00 12.C0 25.00 12.no 12.00 12.00 35.00 35.00 10.00 12.00 18.00 SNOW. •A. D. LIVONI. Soft pink, always a standby, very free $1.75 •ACQUISITION. Deep lilac, large 1.75 DI.^MANT. Pure white 2.75 •GOLDEN AGE. .Sulphur yellow, free flowering. . 1.75 •PRIMROSE DAME. Primrose yellow, free flower- ing 2.75 •ROBERT BBOOMFIELD. Fine large white, tall grower 1.50 •STORM KING. Pure white, free bloomer, long f.tems. very satisfactory 1.75 •STR.4DELL.4. Purple, free flowering, long stems 1.75 VIVIAN. White heavily tipped violet 2.00 WHITE SWAN. Pure white 175 30.00 $12.00 12.00 18.00 12.00 18.00 10.00 12.00 12.00 15.00 12.00 2..o0 16.00 POMPON. •D.ARKEST OF ALL. Deep crimson, nearly black, free flowering $1.50 •ELFIN. Yellow, good everyday variety 1.75 L.A PETITE BARIJAKA. Small white 1.75 •LITTLE BELLE. Lilac pink, free flowering 2.00 •SNOW CLAD. Small pure white, very free 2.00 The above list includes only those sorts suitable for com- mercial purposes, but those marked (*) we recommend espe- cially for florists' cut flower trade. Not less than six of a kind at dozen rates, or twenty-five of a kind at hundred rates. $10.00 12.00 12.00 1500 15.00 ASTER SEED High grade tested stock for the commercial florist, raised by leading Aster seed specialists. EARLY. QUEEN OF THE SIARKET. - White. Royal white, shell pink, rose, lavender, purple apd mixed, % oz. 30c.; ^4 oz. 50e. ; % oz. $1.00; 1 oz. $1.85. MEDIUM EARLY. ROYAL ASTERS. Long stem branching habit, free from lat- erals, a valuable type: white, shell pink, rose, lavender, purple, mixed. Vfe oz. 40c.; Vi oz. 75c.; '/; oz. $l.."d; 1 oz. S2 50 MIDSEASON. MIDSUMJIER INVINSIBLE. An all around valuable florists' market sort. White, shell pink, rose, lavender, purple and mixed, % oz. 60e. : V4 oz. $1.00; % oz. $1.75; 1 oz. $3.00. The Three Best Rochester Types — MIK.\DO PINK. L.AVEN- DER PINK, WHITE ROCHESTER, ^s OZ. 75c. ; % OZ. Ijl.'-'S: i;. oz. .$2.25; 1 oz. .$4.00. PINK ENCHANTRESS. An excellent midseason branchmg; % oz. 75e. ; Vi oz. $1.25; V> oz. $2.25; 1 oz. $4.00. KING ASTERS. Slightly quilled petals with incurved centers; We have taken space at thCi International Flower Show in week of March 15th, and will be pleased to meet all our friends. call on us. white, shell pink. rose, lavender, purple, crimson and mixed, % oz. 40c.; hi oz. 75c.; % oz. $1.35; 1 oz. $2.50. LATE MIDSEASON. CREGO GIANT COMET. A Strain selected for very large flowers with finished centers; white, shell pink, rose pink, lavender, purple and mixed, Vs oz. 35c. ; Vi oz. 65c. ; % oz. $1.25 ; 1 oz. $2.00. LATE. I.,ATE AMERICAN BRANCHING. White, shell pink, rose, lavender, purple and mixed, % oz. 35c.; Vt oz. 65c.; % oz. .$1.25 1 oz. $-J.O0. IMPERI.4L DAYBKE.4K (very fine). Clear shell pink. IMPERI.4L LAVENDER DAYBREAK (beautiful lavender shade, very popular), branching habit; both of the above at hi oz. 75c.; I'i oz. $1.25; V2 oz. $2.25; 1 oz. $4.00. For very late blooms of Imperial Daybreak and Lavender Daybreak sow late. Excellent cut flowers can be had w^l into the Fall. VERY LATE .VUTUMN GLORY. The very best shell pink late variety. Follows late branching type. % oz. $1.00; 14 oz. $1.50; % oz. $2.75; 1 oz. $5.00. New Y'ork, and L. J. Reuter will be in attendance the entire If we can be of any assistance to visiting florists, don't fail to L. J. REUTER CO. Plont 15 Cedar St., WATERTOWN STA. Brokers boston, mass. Short P. O. Address: L. J. Reuter Co., Boston 72, Mass. BIG DAHLIA EXHIBIT PLANNED. The American Dahlia Society has engaged the entire conservatory and roof garden of the Hotel Pennsylvania, opposite the Pennsylvania Station. 32nd-33rd streets and Eighth avenue. New York, for September 27, 28, and 29, for the Annual Exhibition o£ the Society. The exhibition will open on the evening of September 27 and close on the evening of the 29th. The roof garden is used during the summer as a restaurant. It has good daylight on all four sides and the entrance is through the conservatory on the roof. The space is very large, something like 12,000 square feet in a long hall giving wonderful decorative opportunities. A determined effort will be made to make this the largest exhibition ever given of any single flower. Plans will be rapidly perfected and developments will be stated later. Edw.vjjd C. Vick, Sec. GENERAL NEWS NOTES. Seventy-one merchants re-opened the old Siegel-Cooper store on March 22. Each will operate individually, but with delivery and other service fa- cilities in common. Peter Kutnimanes has the flower shop, and Grossberg, Tyler, Finnerman Co. has the arti- ficial flowers, decoratioBS, baskets, vases, etc. Each is on the main floor. HORTICULTURE VoL XXXI APRIL 3, 1920 No. 14 THE TALK OF THE TRADE Of course I was not very much sur- prised to get a comeback from Mr. W. N. Craig in answer to my article on Daylight Saving, and I am not satisfied to let his letter go without my reply. To begin with, I made a mistake in using the word "florist"; what I in- tended to say was "grower," and when I say that the growers are not gener- ally favorable towards Daylight Sav- ing I still think that I am not very far away from the truth. First of all, I will admit freely enough Mr. Craig's right to his opinion, but he mustn't get disgruntled if he can't make every- body think the same way. As to the meetings of florists' organ- izations, I think I have attended prac- tically all of them. When the Garden- ers' & Florists' Club of Boston voted to favor it, that club surprised no one in taking that stand, for first a good strong talk was given entirely favor- ing it, and secondly it was not voted by commercial growers, as the commer- cial grower is not the majority at those club meetings. That also applies to the meeting of the Florists' Association of Boston, as the growers are also in the minority, as we all know the mem- bership shows a large number of sales- men in the market, wholesalers and re- tailers, and more than that I know sev- eral growers who attended that meet- ing who opposed daylight saving but knew it was useless to vote against It as they would be outvoted; conse- quently did not voice themselves in any way. I want to say also that I don't blame any of the florists for favoring it. I like it myself; I like the plan, but a florist who is a grower employing help and growing outdoor crops has his business affected and that is why I said that many of them do not approve of it. The answer that the possibility of earlier cutting of flowers in the morning offsets the rose grower's ob- jection to cutting so early in the after- noon is not tenable. I believe that it is a recognized fact that late in the afternoon flowers open very rapidly. Many a rose grower knows that some varieties of roses really demand cut- ting very late in the day, and that they stand practically still until the sun be- gins to show its rays the next morn- ing. Certainly if we must have D. S. it would be much better if we had a National law for daylight saving; that is about the only point where I can agree with Mr. Craig, but until we have that there are going to be a great many complications which will be an- noying. However, I come back to the point which I had previously in mind: The grower whose business is affected, and that, of course, means his pocket- book, cannot be expected to favor day- light saving, and that grower is the one who operates glass and who also has outdoor crops. As an illustration of the inconveni- ences if Daylight Saving is to be localized instead of becoming a National law, I quote from a news- paper clipping: Outside of Massachu- setts chaotic conditions reached a climax in Hartford, where both time schedules are in operation with little apparent success. Hartford courts were nm yesterday on standard time, while the daylight saving plan was followed in the offices of the United States marshal and by the United States district attorney and deputy clerk of courts. On the other hand, the customs and department of justice offices were adhering to standard time. Deliveries of mails, however, were made on the daylight saving schedule, despite the fact that rail- roads were running on standard time. Other Connecticut cities and towns ex- perienced the same difficulties, which were by no means lessened when thousands of citizens set their clocks an hour ahead, while thousands of others decided that they would rise by the old schedule. These difficulties as noted above are in addition to the troubles which the grower finds it necessary to face. Again I say let it be National or not at all. season. The firm started with only fifty plants, he said, but the stock has now been increased to sixty-four thous- and. "In fact," said Mr. Peacock, "we consider that we now have the finest commercial collection of orchids on the North American continent." As a matter of fact, orchids have been grown commercially in Canada only about fifteen years, and during that time the bulk of the flowers have been shipped to the United States. It is only recently that Canadian florists have been able to educate the Canadian taste for this flower. Now the call is .growing and it is fair to expect that the Canadian demand will soon large- ly absorb their total output. It is interesting to learn that or- chids are being grown in largely in- creased quantities across the border. Mr. W. G. Peacock, of the Dale Estate, Toronto, recently told me that he Is having a large business in orchids this Continuing the talk on Chrysanthe- mums, I come to a list of Pompons, but this is not easy. There is certainly one wonderfully fine lot of Chrysanthe- mums grown; the varieties cover all shades, types and seasons. I shall try to mention some which to me appear to be of the best. Other growers may have their favorites which with them are most satisfactory, but in a general way these which I will mention are good marketable varieties in their seasons. For early white, we have both Maid of Kent which is an excellent button type and Wanda, which is a pure white of the larger flowered type. Both come in between October 15 and 30 accord- ing to the season. White Lillian Doty is without question as fine a white pompon as there is on the market. It is an all around satisfactory and prof- itable variety. This also comes in the latter part of October. Following this we might mention Marianna, which is a large flowered pompon and an excel- lent grower. Its flowering season is from November 1st on to the middle of the month. Baby Margaret is a sport of the yellow button type Baby and comes in about the middle of Novem- ber, and for a Thanksgiving white I find that a lot of growers favor the old standby Diana. It has good size, is a wonderful producer and will turn in dollars and cents if any pompon can do it. In pink, a lot of growers think flrst of all of Niza. It is pale pink in color, is as early as any good pompon and shows good returns each year. It ma- tures between Oct. 1 and 15. Nesco Is 270 HORTICULTUKE April 1920 a deeper pink, in fact it is really an old rose color, is a fine grower and pro- ducer and will follow close after Niza. Then we come again to the Doty fam- ily. Lillian Doty is known by all and it Is only necessary to say that there Is none better. Fairy Queen is a clear lively pink, good size flower and a good grower, producing long stems with plenty of flowers. Don't leave it out. Its flowering season is the iatter part of October. Delphine Dodge is also another very satisfactory sort. It is one of the newer ones but good in gevery way. For November 1st, there is a good light pink button type well worth growing called Donald. Acto, a deep pink large flowered type of pom- pon is very fine for the middle of No- vember and can sometimes be held for Thanksgiving. It also has long stems and is a good producer. For Thank- giving, I don't think anything will beat Western Beauty. It is a rose pink shade, produces very long stems and Is a free and fast grower. In yellow, there are a number of mighty good varieties. Take for in- stance Zora and Skibo for the earlier sorts, blooming close to October 15. Both are good color and profitable sorts. Golden Climax is one of the most popular varieties, free, easy to grow and comes in the early part of November. Golden West also comes about this time, but this is a large button type and makes a good running mate to Golden Climax. Harvest Moon I forgot to mention as a middle of October variety. It is a generally satisfactory variety of the button type and very prolific. Quinola for Thanks- giving and Romaine Warren also for Thanksgiving are both varieties to pin your faith to. Quinola is a clear golden yellow color, while Romaine Warren is deep yellow shading into bronze. Both are good growers and good producers. We mustn't forget the little yellow button which is used so much for corsage work and other purposes where small flowers are needed. Baby, which is largely grown and always has good demand. In red and bronze for early, Adi- ronda is hard to beat. It Is a bronze button and good in every way. Doris is also a bronze button type and has very attractive coloring, also reddish bronze Mrs. Beu or Prank Wilcox, whichever way you wish to call it, is a popular standby for Thanksgiving trade both for sprays or cut flower purposes. Anyone can grow It and If any pompon will turn in profit, this one is capable of doing it also. Hilda Canning, another Thanksgiving van riety, is well liked, but sometimes we cannot hold it for Thanksgiving; It all depends upon the season. The reddish bronze button flowers of Hilda Canning are very attractive in their coloring and this variety is well worth keeping on your list. For red, I don't know of any that I think more of than Jules Lagravere. It is deep red in color, of good size, good finish and a good producer. Before I leave the subject of pom- pons I want to speak of a few varie- ties that do exceptionally well when grown for disbudded flowers. For a number of years past, the New York market in particular has been offering these flowers and they have found a ready sale. Take the varieties Acto, Fairy Queen, the Dotys and Frank Wil- cox as examples. They do well when grown disbudded. Start your plants early, pinch them and grow them two to three flowers to the plant and dis- bud them the same as you would any \a,rr:? flowered type. It will turn out a crop that is always in demand and if I am not greatly mistaken will pay you as well if not better than a lot of the large flowered types. ORCHIDS IN AMERICA. The Edward R. Rhodes Post, American Legion, Tacoma, Wash., has sent a resolution to Franklin lyOlier. National Commander, favoring the adaption of the Shirley poppy as the memorial flower of the legion, and su,ggests that every member of the American Legion on Memorial Day. 1920 and evei"y year thereafter, wear a red poppy. The formal adoption as proposed would require the action of the American Legion in convention. Mr. Manda's Interesting Paper Has Many Personal Allusions. During the Flower S)iow in Boston last week a number of important papers were read about orchids and orchid growing. One of the most in- teresting papers was that of W. A. Manda, because it dealt largely with the names of the men and women who have become famous in orchid history in this country. In part Mr. Manda's paper was as follows; While dwelling on the history and development of the culture of the first orchids in America we should not forget that long before the discovery and conquest of this continent the pro- gressive rulers of Mexico appreciated orchids to a great extent. Early historians relate that choice flowers and especially orchids were the daily tributes to the rulers of Mexico. Some of the names were even mentioned, sucli as the fragrant "Stanhopea Tig- rina." It is also stated by the same historians that no one was allowed in the presence of Montezuma or other high personages without profuse gifts of choice flowers which were used pro- fusely for every public or religious ceremony. In this country orchid culture began in the early eighties. We find a record that some orchids were grown in the PLEASE YOUR CUSTOMERS by furnishing them 'with Framingham Evergreens, Trees, Shrubs and Roses FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES FramiDgham, Mass. CEDAR ACRES GLADIOLI and DAHLIAS Booklets Free B. HAMMOND TRACY, Inc., Wenham, Mass. April 3, 1920 HOETICULTUKii 271 Harvard Botanical Gardens but it was not until after the Civil War that or- chids began to be appreciated and grown in large quantities like other plants. Among pioneers in this country we can note such names as Louis Men- and of Albany, N. Y., a grand old Frenchman that loved his orchids as much as his cacti; George Such, Perth Amboy, N. Y.; Henry A. Siebrecht, New Rochelle, N. Y.; Mr. Bush, Tre- mont, N. Y., and Mr. Mathews of Utica. The above were growing or- chids commercially, while among tne private growers we find in the early days such names as Erastus Corning of Albany, N. Y., who had at one time the largest and finest collection of or- chids in cultivation, especially rich in Phalaenopsis including the Unique Phalaenopsis Harriettae, besides a fine collection of Odontoglossum which were grown quite successfully. Mr. F. L. Ames of North Easton Mass. had an unsurpassed collection of orchids, growing Odontoglossums and Masdevallias to perfection. This col- lection contained a good many rare and unique specimens which were always seen at the flower shows of the Massachusetts Horticultural bociety. Mr. H. H. Hunnewell of Wellesley, Mass. had a good representative col- lection of orchids among his remark- able plants. Mr. D. S. Brown of St. Louis, Mo., had a collection which has been donated to the Missouri Botanical Gardens of St. Louis. Other amateurs in the early days were, Mrs. Jack Gardner, of Brook- line, Mr. Rooert C. Pratt of Water- town, Mr. Payson of Watertown, and Mr. Gilmore of North Easton. The growers of these establishments, Wm. Robinson, F. L. Harris, David Allan, Robert Bottomley and Thomas Greaves, were keen competitors at all the shows of the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society, although the prizes then offered were not larger than those offered for a head of lettuce or an apple. Many of the specimens then shown have never been excelled. Other amateurs of the early days days were Mr. De Witt Smith of Lee, Mass., who gathered a wonderful col- lection of Cypripediums, Miss Morgan of New York City, Mr. Smith of Troy, N. Y., who has grown some wonderful Cymbidiums and Ceelogyne out of doors during summer, Dr. Brigham of San Francisco, Cal. and Mr. Dinsmore of Staatsburgh, N. Y. Miss Baldwin of Philadelphia, Pa., grew for a number of years a choice • collection of Orchids in her green- houses and displayed same in a special conservatory facing Chestnut street, where thousands of passersby enjoyed their beauty. Mrs. Geo. Wilson of Philadelphia, Pa., had a fine collection of Cypripediums, while the late Mr. Roebling of Trenton, N. J., had a very representative collection which in- cluded many choice varieties and hy- brids. Mr. Henry Graves of Orange, N. J., had a large collection of Cypripediums and other Orchids. Other New Jersey collections were those of Mr. 3. W. James and Mr. H. Mckay Twombly both of Madison, N. J. Coming to the years of 1880 to 1890 Orchids had quite an impetus. Mr. De Forest of Summit, N. J., had imported large quantities of Orchids for cut flower purposes and was really the pio- neer in growing Orchids for cut flower purposes. Shortly after Pitcher & Manda of Short Hills, N. J., had as- sembled the largest collection of Or- chids in the world, with a unique col- lection of Cypripediums and all the leading varieties of Orchids by the thousands, while every Botanical Or- chid procurable was represented by some specimens. Commercially the largest quantity of Orchids numbering over one hundred thousand plants are grOwn now by Thomas Young, Bound Brook, N. J., who grows them especially for cut flower purposes. In this establishment a large number of seedlings are being raised both of natural species as well as hybrids. However, they are mostly of Cattleyas and allied Generas such as Laelia, Brassavola and such class of plants. Lager & Hurrell of Summit, N. J., Geo. Baldwin of Mamaroneck, N. Y., L. Carrillo of Mamaroneck, N. Y., are Orchid specialists and do not grow other plants. Other firms growing a quantity of Orchids either for sale as plants or cut flowers are J. T. Butter- worth of So. Framingham, Mass., Frank Dolansky of Lynn, Mass., Thomas Roland of Nahant, Mass., Jos- eph Manda Co. of West Orange, N. J., Thomas Jones of Short Hills, N. J., Herman Komische of Secaucus, N. J., Fred Burki of Pittsburgh, Pa., Jos. Heacock of Philadelphia, Pa., Alphonse Pericat of Collingwood, Pa., Poehl- mann Bros, of Chicago, 111., Ferrari Bros, and Carbonne of San Francisco, Cal. The Dale Estate, Brampton, Ont., is the main Orchid grower in Canada. Beside these establishments tnere are thousands of commercial growers that grow anywhere from 100 to 1000 Orchids in their establishments. Orchid hybridization began about 1S85 and the first hybrid Orchid ot American Origin, Cypripedium Ar- noldianum (Cypripedium Concolor and Cypripedium Superbiens) was exhib- ited by Pitcher & Manda before this Society in 1890 followed by other hy- brids. ROSES OWN ROOT 20.(M)0 BUSSELI, 214 inrb plants from 2 and 3 Eye Cuttings. E.vcellent Condition Now. »:>.l.oa per 100, $100.00 per 1000. 10,000 AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 2V2 inch. EXTRA STRONG PLANTS. Ready Now. $20.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. The abo\e varieties are scarce; better order now. Write for Complete List of Roses. C. U. LIGGIT Wholesale Pluntsnmn Bulletin Building PHILADELPHIA ORCHIDS W* rrow and Mil nothing bat ORCHIDS. If you are In the market for thU class wt plants w* respectfully solicit your lngulrl«« and order*. Special lists on applloatloB. LAGER & HURRELL. Summit. N. J. STRAWBERKY AND BASPBERRY I LANTS I have been selling plants since 1S70. There has been put onto the market in that time 2G0O named varieties, you can count your tlngers and you will have all the best ones. You will not throw my Catalogue into the waste basket after you have read It. The average strawberry yield in the U. S. A., to 8" acre is 2000 quarts. On page 1.5 I will show you how to multiply this by four. The finest berry this side of Texas. I have EOO.OOO Plants ot the How- ard 17. C. S. PRATT, Athol. Mass. Cultural methods have changed a great deal since the mystery in which Orchid culture was shrouded in the early beginning of Orchid Culture in this country as well as Europe was dis- pelled. It was found that there was no necessity of building special houses in which to grow Orchids and that the plants delighted in plenty ot light, air and considerable sunshine. The Orchid material, especially peat, was imported from Europe, while now thousands of barrels are exported to England, France and Belgium. In the early days of Orchid Culture the Amer- ican growers depended solely on Europe, especially England, for their supply of plants, but since the eight- ies direct importations were made to the United States from different parts of the tropics in such a quantity that at times Orchids were exported to Europe. Several Orchid Collectors left United States for the tropics and have suc- cessfully shipped great quantities of Orchids into the United States and such men as John E. Lager, Livings- ton, De Buck, Sachse, Massmann, Car- rillo and others were pioneers in that line which has now been brought to a stand still on account of the unreason- able Quarantine No. 37. 272 HOETICULTUKE April 3, 1920 HORTICULTURE BstabUiked by WUIlam J. Btewar* ta UM Vol. XXXI April 3, 1920 No. 14 PCBUSHED ■WKEKI.T BT HORTICXJLTURE PUBLISHING COMPANY 78 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. EDWARD I. FARRINGTON, Editor. Telephone Fort Hill S6M ADVERTISING BATES: Per Inch, 80 Inches to pasre fl.88 DIsoeant on Oontractg for oonsecntlT* iBSertloa*, •■ follow*: One month (4 times), 6 per cent.; three months (IS times), 10 par cent.; six months (86 times), 20 per cent.; . BEVERLY, MAbS. BEVERLY FLOWER SHOP ^'"""^ F. T. D. MALDEN, MASS. J. WALSH & SON \'"'^^, |-IXk.l_l The ^lof-ls-t Telephone 1422 4 Main Street, TACNTON. MASS. National Florist for Taunton and Vicinity ocrr)£ BROS co ■ »v»r 8TI.W ICASJnVCTCULOC GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. MemEier Florists Telefirapb Dellrer; FLOWERS ™'"'" The Lowest The Largest Popular Price House in Philadelphia F. M. ROSS Send orders to 136 So. 53nd Street, Philadelpliia. Other Stores 13 So. 60th St., 212 K. Girard Avenue PHILADELPiHiA Member Florists* Teleg^raph Delivery, Orders from all except members of the F. T. D. must be accompanied by remittance. \m BREITMEYER'S Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs - . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Mlchisran points and rood sections of Ohio, Indlajia and Canada. Members Florlnts* Teleg^rapb Delivery Association. April i:i20 HORTICULTURE 275 KANSAS CITY Transfer Yoar Orders to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Tel«8:rftpfa DeUrcrj DARDS FLOWER SERVICE has spelt <;r.\RANTKKn SATl.s FACTION for nrarly FIFTY YKAK.S. Beffnlar EumpeaD sftillngs now pHtahllHhed. Let Qs fl!l ytitir orders fur Stintmrr Fluwer BasketH, CorhBices and Artistlo Buxeii of Ctlt FlowtTs. DARDS, Inc., Florist, 841 Madison Ave., New York S.A.ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON servfce means freAh. sturdy Btook anil prompt dellvpriea in 1<('FFA-L,0, IXJCKI'ORT, NIAtiAKA FALLS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member FlorUts' Telegraph DellTery HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephone* ISOI and L ItM 1415 Farnum St. ^IVIAIHA, NEB. THE KN03LE BROTHERS CO. Flowers and Nursery Products Member Florists' Telegraph DellTery We are well equipped to handle your orders. IMS W. «6th Street CLXTKLjIlND, O. THE SMITH & FETTERS CO 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season PHILADELPHIA €HA$. H. GRAKELOW EI^ Everything in Flowers Brckad Street at Cumberland ^ Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLI8, PrMldant. E. P. RETMAN, SMratary. IN THE National Capitol It yoar mmtI** t^ detlver Fl*w«n or U««lxn» on Order by Tel^ g-rmpb or oth«rwl>«. Prompt Reliable Serrtee. GEORGE H. OOOKE Conne«tleat Ave. and 1* St. WASHINGTON. O .0. OENVER. COLOfMOO edges in the pots. The plants must be headed back hard and kept in a cool house with plenty of light and ventilation until they are high enough for supports. It is most imperative to give a regular syringing as other- wise the red spider is sure to appear. Potted stock will need careful watch- ing as the weather gets warmer with the ventilators up as the air dries out quickly. It is often necessary to water the outside row of plants even when those further in are fairly moist. Some gardeners make a practice of first watering the outside rows and then going over the whole bench again, with the result that the outside rows get a double dose of water. Water regularly across the bench, two rows at a time and then two rows back. This is much safer than skipping around. Syringing is also a matter to be done carefully, particularly when roses are in small pots. The operator should use a steady spray from side to side so that none of the plants will be knocked loose in the pots. The work should invariably be done in the morn- ing, as early as possible. This is true of all roses, but applies with special force to American Beauties and other kinds which easily become spotted. Occasionally a florist is found who has a good supply of Bleeding Heart, and there is every reason to believe that this plant would sell very well in- deed at Easter time if it were offered freely. There is one point to remem- ber if you want to make a friend of your customer. Be sure to tell him or her to keep water in the saucer under the pot as long as the plant is in bloom, pieeding Heart and florists' Spiraeas are about the only common plants which thrive with this sort of treatment, but they thrive with water at the roots. This is the season when the red spider gets busy in the carnation house, but the pest can be kept down pretty well by the free use of water. It is very important to have an abund- ance of ventilation in the carnation house from now on, for otherwise the hard growth required will not be de- veloped. CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Members oj F. T. D. Association. DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Dslivor orders tfom aoy pan of the country to New York City Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone lS52-I(>fiS Colnmbna KOHMILLErT Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49lh St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Marraj' Hill 78S Ont-ot-town Orders Solicited. Loeatloa Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. A8«o. G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Assi. NEW YORK. N. T. 1062 Madison A%enue Member F. T. D. ADOLPH MEYER 'Phone Lenox 3353 Flowers delivered promptly in Greater New York City and Neighboring States THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLCTELANB Euclid Avenue Tbe Far- Famed Flowers (rf TORONTO Delivered on m&tl or telecr&ph order f«r any oceoalon, la &ny part of the Domlnlem. JOHN H. DUNLOP t-l» West Adelaide St. - TOROIfTO, OKI. 'When writing to tidt)etti$tn kimttif mention HORTICULTURE 276 HORTICULTURE April i, 1920 ROSE SOCIETY FLOURISHING Report of Treasurer Harry L. May Submitted at the Annual Meeting. It was expected that the Gertrude M. Hubbard gold medal would be pre- sented to Mr. E. G. Hill, originator of the Rose Coliunbia, at the recent meeting of the American Rose Society at New York City, but as Mr. Hill could not personally be present, it was decided to postpone the presentation to a later date, probably some time in June. At this meeting the report of the treasurer, Harry L. May. was given and was as follows: Receipts. Cash on hand $2,137.58 Received from secretary .... 4.519.07 Interest on mortgage certifi- cates 150.00 Interest on permanent funds 30.04 Interest on general account. . 3.59 $6,840.28 Disbursements Rose annual and printing $2,757.84 General expenses • 834.21 Deposited in permanent funds 450.00 To Balance 2,798.23 $6,840.28 Permanent Fund. Westchester & Bronx Title & Mortgage Guarantee Co. Three mortgage certificates$3.000.0 ) Summit Trust Co. Permanent fund 950.00 Hubbard Jlemorial Pimd for Medal 250.00 The executive nominated for hon- orary membership in the society. Dr. W. Van Fleet and John Cook. These men were elected by a unanimous standing vote. The time and place of the next an- nual meeting was referred to the ex- ecutive committee with power. The following officers were unani- mously elected: President, Robert Pyle, West Grove. Pa.: vice-president. F. L. Atkins, Rutherford. N. J.; secre- tary, E. A. White, Ithaca, N. Y.: treasurer, Harry L. May, Summit. N. J.; executive committee for three years, S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa,, J. A. Currey, Portland, Ore., Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. E. A. White, Sec. THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY The following rose has been accepted by the rose registration committee of the American Rose Society, and un- less objections are received in the Secretary's office within three weeks of this publication the registration will become permanent. Get Ahead Sow Now For Next Christmas PRIMULA CHINENSIS Per 200 Seeds Fl»rqnhar'» GUuit Pink J2.00 Farquhar's Giant Salmon 2.00 Farquhar'8 Ruby Queen 1.75 Farquhar'* Olant Bed 1.TS Per 2S0 SeedB Farahqar'g Olant Dnohesa (White with pink zone, primrose eye) ... .$1.75 Farquhar's Giant White I.OO Sow Now For Strong Spring Plants ANTIRRHINUM Giant Rose Fink hi oz., Olant White hi OZ., .80 .60 Giant Tellow Giant Scarlet • Vi 01., • H OZ., CARNATION MAKrOlTERITE. Farquhar's New Giant Mixed, 1/16 OZ., $L25; >^ oz., I/OBEXIA. Farquhar's Dark Bine, Dwarf hi oz., $0.85; hi oz., FBTCNIA. Farquhar's Ruffled Giants Mixed 1/16 oz., SALVIA SPLENDEN8 BONFIRE % oz., $1.00; oz., BALVIA 8PLENDENS COMPACTA hi oz., $1.00; oz., SALVIA 8PLENDENS % OZ., $0.75; OZ., SALVIA ZURICH % 01., VEBBBINA. Farquhar's Giant Bine, Pink, Scarlet, White, hi oz., $0.35; y« TERBEINA. Farquhar's Mammoth Hybrids Mixed, hi oz., $0.35; hi oz., $0.60; oz., YINCA. BriKht Rose, White with rose eye. Fore White hi ox., $0,50; oz., .60 .40 $2.00 $1.50 $4.00 $3.75 $3.60 $2 .25 $1.50 oz., $0.60; oz., $2.00 $2.00 $1.75 R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY BOSTON, MASS. STUMPP & WftOlR CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY Bolgiano's "Big Crop" Seeds "TESTED AND TRUSTED" OVER A CENTCRir Special Price Ust to Florists and Market Gardeners. Write for a copy at once — It will save you money. J. BOLCIANO & SON BALTIMORE, MARYLAND EVERYTHING IN CUTTINGS AND SMALL POT PLANTS MAGIC HOSE SEEDS AND BULBS NICO FUME ROMAN J. IRWIN IMPORTER 821 6th Are. NEW YORK GARDEN SEED BBIBT, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED In variety ; also otJier items of the short crop of tbls past seajon as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, «rUI be QDOted yoa npon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Der St . NEW YORK and ORA^CE CCNM. SEEDS, BULBS. PLANTS JOSEPH BAECK & SONS, CORP. 4T-M North Hnrke* StzM* BOSTON, UABH. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 166W. 23Pd St.. NEWYOMK Name. Red Columbia. Class. Hybrid Tea. Parentage. Sport of Columbia. Description. General characteris- tics of this variety are identical with Columbia except the color is a bril- liant scarlet, and the petalage is not so full as Columbia. The color is similar to Hoosier Beauty. Originator. Jos. H. Hill Co. E. A. White, Sec. NEWS NOTES. Bloomfield. N. J. .Jacob Hauck. the Montgomery St. florist, sustained a loss of about $5,000 last Saturday. The boiler room adjoining his green- houses was flooded, which put out the nres and ruined his stock of Easter lilies. Clinton, Mass. Sawyer, the Florist, has moved his store to the Cannon Block, 190 High street. April 3, 1920 HORTICULTURE 277 ORCHID SHOW IN BOSTON. Paid Admissions Numbered More Than Ten Thousand The _ Orchid and Flower Show at Horticultural Hall, Boston, last week, proved one of the most successful ex- hibits ever given by the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society. The show itself was of high quality and staged with great skill. The total paid ad- missions numbered over 10,000, and of course all the members of the society were entitled to free admission, so that the attendance was much greater. At the close of the show on Sunday night, the cut orchids were distributed to the hospitals throughout the city at the request of Mr. Burrage. Among the awards, the Arnold Arboretum received two gold medals for its Azaleas, and a certificate of merit for each one of the 50 varieties shown. This is a record never before equalled by any exhibit. THE NATIONAL ORCHID ASSOCIA- TION New Organization Formed During the Big Show in Boston Last Week. At a meeting of orchid growers and enthusiasts, about 40 in number, which was held in Horticultural Hall, March 25th, it was decided to go ahead with the plan of organizing a National association. Thomas Roland of Na- hant presided, and among those who spoke were Messrs. Manda, Lager, Rolker, Butterworth, Loveless and Craig. It seemed to be the general sentiment that while the Association should have the backing and support of the commercial growers, at the same time it should be devoted to the interests of the amateur orchid grow- ers. It was proposed that so far as possible they be allowed to dictate the policy of the organization, although the commercial men have given their hearty support to every undertaking. Mr. Loveless then moved that the matter of organizing be taken up. Mr. Roland was elected temporary chairman, Mr. Craig, temporary secre- tary, and Mr. Loveless, temporary treasurer, and the chair appointed a committee of three to nominate a com- mittee of fifteen to form the executive committee. As many of those named on the executive committee were not present, it was decided not to give out the list until acceptances had been received. This committee of fifteen, together with the officers, will perfect the organization and will probably re- port at the Cleveland meeting of the S. A. F. About thirty of those present en- FAMOUS WABAN ROSES Grown and ftold axoliuitTelj' by WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES lUises at wtiolesaJe; shipped by express anywhere. Kinds: Russell, Hadley, Ophelia, Premier, Thayer, Brilliant, Killamey, White Killarney. Contracts given for itiinimum deliveries daily or weekly, with protection in Holiday Seasons. Write or telephone BOSTON OFFICE, 15 BEACON STREET MentloD Ullg Paper nATMAKKJBT MO LILY BLJLBS storage GIGANTEUM, RUBRUM, ALBUM, AURATUM MELPOMENE, LILY OF THE VALLEY Careful storage, prompt express shipment on dates as arranged THESE BEADV NOW GLADIOLUS, TUBEROSES, CAISNAS, CALADIUMS WBITK FOB FBICB8 VAUGHAN'S 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY SEED STORE 33 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. THIS SEASON'S NEW ROSES PILGRIM CRUSADER PREMIER RUSSELL HADLEY We are receiving dally shipments of these new Bases. In larsre quantities, aud can furnlRh same on short notice. We hacF a laree stock at all times of choice CABNATIONS, CHBY8ANTHK- MTTUS, ORCHIDS, VAi^LEY and AMEBICAM BEACTIES. 262 DEVONSHIBE STBEBT BOSTON, MASS. TeL. Main 6267 WELCH BROS. CO. rolled as charter members of the or- ganization. There are great possibilities before the new orchid association, and it is believed by those behind it that it will become a powerful factor in exhibi- tions, in the matter of registration and classification and other ways relating to the orchid growing industry. Much needs to be done in the way of proper classification, and through the agency of such an organization work can be carried on much better than in any other manner. Eastern growers in particular are enthusiastic over the outlook for the society. THE MARKET As Horticulture goes to press, the market begins to show a slight ad- vance. There is every promise of abundant supplies, excepting that here and there a shortage of lilies is report- ed. Apparently, however, there are many more lilies in the country than florists in general realized. Reports show that normal importations were made last fall in spite of the rumored scarcity and the fact that one ship loaded with bulbs went down. It had been believed that the supply around Boston was much smaller than usual, but still the price has not been as high as was anticipated. On Wednesday, lilies were selling at 20c. a bloom in. Boston, and there was no insistent de- mand. In most other places reports showed prices from 20 to 30c., and all along the line there was a general ad- vance promised. At the same time it was apparent that most all other flowers were in full supply. Roses are selling in most markets for 8 and 10c. , excepting Beauties, which are bringing up to 50c. Carna- tions have been pretty well down in Boston, running from 5 to 8c.; Pitts- burgh reports them from 8 to 12c., which is more like the average in other cities. Sweet peas are down in some of the Western markets, selling as low as 75c.; in Boston they have been bringing from $1 to $3. Snap- dragon seems to be rather higher in Boston than in Pittsburgh, for in the latter city they are down to $1 and $2. Preesias and jonquils are bringing about 6c. Violets are down to $1 in Boston. Altogether the promise as we go to press is for a very good Easter trade, but without any special out- standing features. 278 H 0 K T 1 C U L T U E E April 3, 1920 RAMBLING OBSERVATIONS OF A ROVING GARDENER 1 I have a letter from Mr. Robert S. Sturtevant, of Wellesley, Secretary of the American Iris Society, in which he calls attention to an error in the March issue, when reference was made to the origin of the Iris Sherwin Wright. Mr. Sturtevant says: "Iris Sherwin Wright was first listed in 1915 or 1916, by Martin Kohankie of Painesville, Ohio. It was found in a bed of Hector as I remember it, and the entire stock was sold to Henry A. Dreer and first listed by that firm in 1917. It grows thriftily, is about 27 inches tall and though not the only variety of its color, is an unusually vivid yellow. According to report it was originally named after two ladies, Mrs. Wright and Mrs Sherwin, com- bined as Mrs. Sherwin-Wright, which has been well abbreviated by the omission of the 'Mrs.' in more recent catalogues. "The American Iris Society wishes, whenever practical, to give proper credit to the original introducers; often this is impossible, but in this case the origin is well-known." I am very glad to make the correc- tion and to learn that the American Iris Society is so keen in watching out tor every mis-statement which appears in regard to the flower for which it stands sponsor. This sort o£ thing helps to prevent any inaccuracies. scape Architects' Quarterly, I wish to say a word about it now, because it is a publication of great value to nursery- men and all others who have to deal with shrubby plants. This issue of the quarterly is given over almost wholly to a check list of the plants mentioned in the Arnold Arboretum Bulleiins, which is to say, the native and foreign shrubs and trees which are growing in the Arnold Arboretum. It must have been a long and difficult task which Mr. Charles Downing Lay and Mr. Robert Wheelwright have carried out, but with this list to work from it is possible to learn the most important points about any of the hundreds of different plants, species and varieties which have been dis- cussed in years past in the Bulletins of the Arboretum. In each case the approximate size of the plaht, the time of flowering and the habitat are given, and in most instances more or less ex- tended remarks are made. As a guide to the contents of the Arboretum, as well as a means of keeping track of the newer introductions, this issue of the Landscape Architects' Quarterly is of the greatest value. If I have not already spoken about the horticultural number of the Land- It was with great pleasure that I learned of the plan to give away a bulb of the Regal lily to the first hun- dred people who got tickets each day for the Orchid Show at Horticultural Hall in Boston. In this way several hundred of these wonderful lilies will be grown by people who probably would not otherwise have them in their gardens. In some instances there seems to be a belief that the lilies should not be planted except in the fall. As a matter of fact, if the bulbs are put in any time before the last of April, they should bloom the coming July, although perhaps being a week later than those planted last fall. I hope to see the time coming when the Regal lily will be as common as Lilium speciosum in all the gar- dens of this country. After all, though, it was the value of the lily as a pot plant which impressed me most at the show. Those exhib- ited by the Farquhar Co. made a splen- did display and proved beyond a doubt that the lily can easily be forced for^ Easter and for the spring sales. Hard forcing had taken a little of the warm color from the throats of the lilies, but otherwise they were in ex- cellent shape. While the Japanese azaleas exhib- ited by the Arnold Arboretum excited a tremendous amount of interest, which was thoroughly well deserved, there were other azaleas at the show not to be overlooked. Certainly the display of azaleas staged by Walter Hunnewell, of Wellesley, and named Louisa Hunnewell in honor of the ex- hibitor's daughter, were well worth more than passing attention. These magnificent, strong growing azaleas, with their uniform yellow shade of blooms, attracted no little attention, and certainly reflected great credit on Supt. Hatfield's skill as a grower Considerable has been heard about these azaleas in the past, and they justified all that was expected of them. Then, too, the specimens of forced Azalea Kaempferi shown by R. & J. Farquhar were notable for their ex- cellence. This is a splendid azalea, either outdoors or in, and the Arnold Arboretum may well be proud of hav- ing introduced it. The KrKal l.il.v as a l'"t IMmil In looking over the advertisement of Bees Ltd. in one of the English papers, I have been interested to' find that the roses catalogued as being the best for English gardens are very similar to those which have proven of sur- passing value in the gardens of Amer- ica. Hybrid teas have the great pre- ponderance, but numerous classes are made, one of them being devoted to "Town Roses." This list includes Car- oline Testout, Frau Karl Druschkl, George Dickson, J. B. Clark, Mme. E. Herrlot. Mme. Ravary, Mrs. John Lalng, Ulrich Brunner, and four others not so well known, namely I>r. O'Donel Browne, Gustave Grunerwald, La Tosca and Mme. Isaac Perelre. April •■{. I!t2(l H 0 U'V I CU I.T U U E 279 We had a pleasant visit recently from one of Chicago's live wires, Fred Lautenschlager o£ the Kroeschell Com- pany. He reports an active business all over the country in their boiler ouit- flts and also in their refrigerating specialty. The latter he particularly recommends as it is not only better and more effective than the Ammonia method but also much safer. Many of the wholesalers and others know from sad experience in recent years what It means for the ammonia system to get out of order, which it unfortunately has a habit of doing all the time. The expense is a serious factor and that is bad enough but worse than that even is the danger to human life. Anyone who is interested in putting in im- proved cooling apparatus will be well advised in consulting the Kroeschell people and for a clear and lucid ex- ponent of all difficulties it would be hard to find a better expert than Mr. Lautenschlager. The big Kresge store and office building at 10th and Market street this city has recently been equipped with the Kroeschell system and their engineer will be glad to show the working of it to any one in this neighborhood who wishes to get posted. The Pennock Market is also thinking of installing it. The N. Y. district office of Kroeschell is in charge of Mr. Piatt, who is also a master hand on this subject and will be glad to explain it. John Burton has been keeping him- self well under cover during the wintry weather and his city friends have seen little of him until recently He looks hale and hearty and well fed — so he must differ from the bears in his winter retreat even if he does growl a little at the H. C. I..., the fanatics and other things. .John Westcott made his first 1920 trip to Barnegat on the 27th. Had to get things started on the farm and take a whirl at the flounders and see about that old Barnegat Lighthouse of Uncle Sam's which needs fixing. BLISSFUL IGNORANCE. It was during the nerve-racking period of waiting for the signal to at- tack that a seasoned old sergeant noticed a young soldier fresh from home visibly affected by the nearness of the coming fight. His face was pale, his teeth chattering, and his knees tried to touch each other. It was sheer nervousness, but the ser- geant tliought i{ was sheer funk. •Tompkins," lie whispered, "is it trembling you are for your diriy sKin?" ".\o. no, seif;eani, ■ said he, making a brave effort to siiU his limbs, "Im trembling for the Germans; they don't know I m here." Rather feel that the answer to many of our friends in the craft is due to the fact that they don't fully realize the importance of their particiJar prog- ress by the functioning of a National Campaign. One man recently stated that he couldn't see how he was to benefit in his particular locality if he sent in an appropriation to the National campaign fund, but would gladly contribute to a local fund as he then felt he would receive some direct benefit. This is what is rightfully termed as blissful ignorance. Realize if you can the importance of the accumulation of moneys from all over the country to be spent nation- ally where everyone shares in the general result, as against the folly of just purely a local campaign, where just a few benefit. Can you appreciate the importance of the interchange of oraers from one section to another as occasioned by the telegraphing of orders by the re- tailers— so it works out in the same ma,nner by National Advertising, backed up by local advertising. Where- as the demand may be here and there, each shares in the enorts thus pro- duced, making it felt more broadly In its purpose, thus, Peter gains in the East and John in the West — all work- ing for the general success. Now send in your contribution and make your fellow associates know MICHELL'S PRIMULA SEED PRIMULA CHINENSIS << liiiicsf I'rimriisc) 'j Ir. |ikt. tr .Miclidl'K Triie Mixture. An ivcn ill, ■inline cf all ioliirs.$U.OO .\ll)ii MaicniHra. White 60 (hisu'irk Ri'd. I'.ritiht red.. .80 Dmlietin. Whitu, with zone i.r rosy cnrinine. yellow eye. .60 Holbiirn Blue 60 K('rineKiii.L SplendenM. Trini- |{ Mum. rink. .60 .60 l.kt. «1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 PRIMULA OBCONICA GirANTEA A ;;i-<'al iniprnveiiK-nt over the old ty|)e, lldW'is nmrli hirser tr. pkt. IJIiu'ina. I'lile lilac .W.yO liermiHinu. Deep crimson 50 Koses. I'ink 50 Albii. Wliito 30 ll.vlirida Mixed 50 .\s •.VK.V( I > I'LIMOSIS x.vxus We A re HeadquarterH for No rtliern Green liouse-Clrown Seed 1000 ,"(KIO seeds, seeds. .10 50 10.000 see 125 25,000 sei' Is. Is. .$",0.00 . US.75 Also All Other Seaftunuble Serds, Bulbs and :-eike visilants from strange and tropical lands they have come to us wiih their marvelous beauty of form and color. They have been with us and gone almost as we watch a but- terfly gorgeous with the color in its wings hovering over a flower then gone from among lis. In form and color the orchids are perhaps the most beautiful of flowers. If they lack a grace it is that of old association. They are not yet dear to us because we have picked them with our mothers as children, because we have carried them in the old days to some favored teacher at school. For this wealth of association let us return to New England. Let us in May show the beauty of our native flora in the little miniature rock garden which will then be seen. Let us show the graceful beauty of our own native red columbine a.gainst some gray stone in these miniature gardens, or against a seedling cedar or pine. Then there is the dainty white vjolet, so small that we almost tread it under foot as we walk in our woodland ways. The exquisite viola pedata with its yellow eye. The pink moccasin flower around which the gnomes and fairies dance in our woods each night. While .lack in the Pulpit will hold his service on Sun- days with the Trillium Grandiflora lifting their white faces in adoration and prayer. These are the flowers of our New England woods, these are the flowers with which we will open Horticultur- al Hall to the enjoyment of the people. Our boys have died among the pop- pies of France and of Flanders, but with the true spirit of democracy we can honor their memory with the wild flowers of New England displayed in our hall. M. R. Case. March 24, 1920. April 3, 1920 HORTICULTURE 283 Far BHsnkmi Glaiing USE IT NOW F. 0. PtWOE CO. 12 w. MiunwMr NfWYOM Maittlcii la elastic and teoaclouB, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomea hard and brittle. Broken slass more eadly remoTeBS C. KEUR & SONS. HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulba of all de.scrlptlonB. Write for prices. NEW YOUK BUANCH, 32 Broadway. CANNA8 For the best Ilpto-Date Cannaa, get new price list. THE CONAKD & JONES CO., West Grove, Ta. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plllebury's Carnation Staple. 1000 for 35c.; 3000 for J. .00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg. 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Pompons, rooted cuttings form strong, healthy RtocU : Buckingham, Baby Y'ellow, Diana. Golden Harvest and Golden Climax, $3 00 per 100, $'J5.00 per 1,000. Cash with order, please. J. K. CHANDLER & SONS, Tewskbury, Mass. THE BEST In Novelties and Standard Kinds. Catalogue on Application. ELMER D. SMITH & CO. Adrian, Mich. DAHLLAS Fragrant Peonv Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grinnell. $10.00 per clump. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, Mass. DAHLIA SEED from my original giant single dahlias. Gorgeous mixed colors. Price to the trade, $1.00 per oz. GEO. L. STILLMAN, Dahlia Specialist, Box H-20, Westerly, R. I. Get my Catalogue. Dahlias a specialty, new creations and old friends. List ready. WARREN E. SOOY. Hammonton, N. J. Dahlia Bulbs For Sale. The new deco- rative Dahlia Robert A. Fletcher, also the best American and imported. Send for catalog. Special, 15 for $1.00. W.F.BROWN, 46 Palmer St.. Norwich, Conn. New Paeony Dahlia— John Wanamaker. Newest, Handsomest, Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. LABEXfi Wood labels for nurserymen and florists. THE BENJAMIN CHASE CO., Derry Vil- lage, N. H. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO.. Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, E^ogland. Catt- leyas and Laello-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BBT8CHBE, Canal Dover, O. SPHAONUH HOBS Live Sphagnum Moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAOBB & HURBBLL, Summit, N. J. TREES AND SHRUBS Large number of Scotch Pine Trees, 4 to 8 feet. 100,000 Berberis Thunbergll, 18 to 24 inches; 8.000 Berberis Thunbergll, 24 to 36 inches; and many other items. Must be moved to clear grounds. Make your offers to ALEXANDER MacLELLAN, 87 John St., Newport, R. I. WIRE WORK WILLIAM B. BBILSCHER'B WIRl WORKS, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mick. FARMERS, ATTENTION! I am offering 4O0 Rhode Island and Con- necticut Farms at prices from $275 to .$-'5,000. If Interested send for my Farm Bnllitin. Latest edition Just out, send for one. WILLIAM A. WILCOX, Farm Specia- list, Westerly, R. I. GKEKMIOl'SES FOR 8.\L,E 200 X 21, built in 1919—150 x 28, built in lilKV— 100 X 30, built in 1013^0 x 16, built in 1914. All concrete walls with iron frame construction. Number 12 Kroeschell hot water boiler, new in 1910. Coal shed, capacity loo tons. Greenhouses are stocked ivilh Carnations. Violets and I'otUHl Plants. City water. Will sell with or without dwelling hojse and land. Must be seen to be appreciated. WILLIAM N. ESTA- BROOK, North Worcester, Mass. HELP WANTED WAN'TED — At once, good grower. Halid.V at Design Work. Commercial place of S.i'iOO square feet. Permanent place to the right man. GF-O. E. FELCH, Ayer, Mass. Just Out TKe Nursery Manual By L. H. Bailey An Indispensable book for every nur- seryman. Complete directions for prop- agating every kind of nursery stock, with many illustrations. Copies sent from the office of HORTICULTURE upon receipt of price, $2.50. Ireer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive exay and true* becaase both bevels are on the same tide. Cao't twist and break the glass in ^Irivioe. Galvan- ized and will oot rust. No rlehts or lefts The Peerless Glazine Point ii patented. No others like^ It. Order from four deale^ or direct from us. 1000, Me. poitpaid. Sample* free. HEKRT A. DEEEa.l 714 ChcUnat Btreet^ FMIadelpbU. OAMBBIIKIB raw TO! World's 01d««t and iMrgmt MABQfaetams •( FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mafts. 284 HORTICULTURE April 3, 1920 m m M i The Center Distance Between Columns In This 78-Foot House Is Wider Than The Widest Houses Used To Be i w, M w m i m i (Hi) W m m ^4 WELL do I remember going into one of our first 40-foot houses on a Winter's moonlight night, and the owner calling attention to how won- derfully light it was. Early the next morning when we again visited it, the air was so noticeably fresh in contrast to his narrow 28-foot houses. Comparison of the coal used, proved the 40-foot one took practically no more to heat it than the narrow one. That 40-foot house would just about fit in nicely between the two columns of this 78-foot house of Willig's at Poughkeepsie, N. Y. If the 40-foot house was so muci lighter and heat- ed so economically, it's plain to be seen that this 78-foot one had proportionate advantages over the 40. Consider the reason for the increase in lightness. The roof framing members are so far from the plants that any shade they do cast is so thinned out or dif- fused that its effect on the plants is next to nothing. When it comes to the heating, the big volume of air when once it's warmed up, holds the heat and acts as an insulation against sudden changes of tem- perature. Willig says it will protect the plants for over an hour against even a severe drop in the mer- cury. When it comes to the ventilation, growers long ago found they could open a ridge vent practically any day without injury. The freshness and buoy- ancy of the air in such houses is one of the vital reasons for the vigor of the plants and quantity and quality of blooms. As for working these big houses, it's as plain as the nose on your face that it costs less than running in and out, and up and down several small ones. When it comes to proportionate cost of the first building and the after cost of keeping it up, the big house covering the same ground space has the small houses backed off the boards. There is simply no comparison. All of these facts and figures, of course, apply to our iron frame construction. In the next two ads. we will tell you some direct construction points about this 78-footer. Be on the lookout for them. And remember that we go anywhere for business. M m w Hiiclvingrs^ Gompanv' mihl '"'I '■& General Offices and Factory: Elizabeth, N. J. NEW YORK 1170 Broadway BOSTON-9 m ^4 201 Devonshire St. ^^ HORTICULTURE Vol. XXXI APRIL 10, 1920 NEW YORT BOTANICAk OAKOBN No. 15 NEW ROSES FOR 1920 We shall offer for 1 920 the three New Roses: — PILGRIM CRUSADER and MRS. JOHN COOK We want you to know them. May we send you full descriptions? Your re- quest will bring it. A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. FERNS THE VICTORY FERN (Nephrolepis victoria) We take pleasure in offering this new and valuable variety of Nephrolepis. It is a beautifully crested form of "Teddy, Jr." with fronds frequently subdivided on the ends, making a most unique, distinct, and desirable variety. This fern was AWARDED A BRONZE MEDAL at the S. A. F. Convention at Detroit in August, 1919. The judges of the award reported as follows: "Special stress is laid on the new fern Victory, with a rapid growth and a branching at end of fronds, making it a shapely plant. It should be a commercial success, and we RECOMMEND IT MOST HIGHLY." Stronff plants, SV^-inch pots $3.00 per dozen. 520.00 per 100 Stronp plants, 3V-:-ineh pots 7.50 per dozen, 50.00 per 100 Extra fine specimens: 8-inch, $3.00; 10-inch. ¥5.00; J2-inch, $7.50 NEPHROLEPIS: Ea*^ Ele^antissima. eleeantissima compacta, SVsrlnch. $0.35 Eleg:antissinia and eleg^antissinia compacta, 6-incfa 75 Mnscosa, 5-inch ^ 75 Elegantissima and elegantissima compacta, 8-inch 2.00 ElegaJitissima and elegantissima compacta, 10-inoh 4.00 Harrisii, 8-inch 3.00 Dwarf, Boston, 8-inch 2.00 If plants are shipped in pots, 10% additional. F. R. PIERSON, Tarrytown. N. Y, BEAUTIES l^liila. IWaiities are not«d for their wonderful quaU- ty; in ifiiantity, aU lengtlu. Per 100 . -j^_ .Sperialg $60.00 /(^mS^B Fancy 50.00 > ^la^^H Extra 40.00 « j/dB^^H First 26.00 .4^j[^^IH Second 16.00 SNAPDRAGONS, aU colors, "<^A- z^ including: the deUcate pink!«, splendid quality, yl.OO, ?1.60 per doz. GARDENIAS, $3.00, $4.00 per doz. ^'" — ' ^^^^^^^^ CATTl-EYAS, $50.00, $60.00, $75.00 per 100. Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and SnppUe*. BtrsnCESS hours : 7 A. H. ts S p. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ^"''"'Xti.t* of Philadelphia NEW TORK PHn.ADBl.PHIA BAiyTIMORK 117 W. tSth St. 1608-ieSO lyudlew St. Frankllm * St. PaoJ Bt«. WASHINGTON, 1216 H St., N. W. FERNS We have on hand for immediate shipment a splendid lot of Pot Grown Ferns. All extra good value for the money. Shipped without pots. Size Doz. 100 1000 Bostons 4-in $3.00 $20.00 $190.00 5-in 4.50 36.00 325.00 8-in. $2.50 each ScottU 4-ln S.0O 20.00 190.00 5-in 4.50 36.00 Cordetta Compacta 6-in. 4.80 50.00 Cyrtomiora Holly Ferns 4-in 3.00 .0.00 VINCA VARIEGATED Good strong stock. The 3 and 4-in. are heavy stufT. 3-in.. $2.75 per 100; 3-in., ¥3.75 per 100; 4-in., $12..50 per 100. CANNAS Tliree Inch Pot Plants Ready for Immediate Shipment. King Humbert *6-50 per 100 Mrs. A. Conard 6.50 per 100 Rosea Gigantea S.60 per 100 Fire Bird 6.50 per 100 Other Standard Varieties as listed in our catalogues at $5.00 per 100. AL,TEBN.\NTHER.\S; ALYSSCM, Double Giant and Dwarf; BEGONIAS; LOBELIA. Crystal Palace Gem; HARDY ENGLISH IVY; LANT.4NAS, assorted; HELIOTROPE; MOONVINES; VINOA, Variegated. 2-Inch. S'J.75 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Send for Catalogue Cash With Otdtn R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYXAND 286 HOKTICULTUKE April 10, 1920 Henry H. Barrows FERN SPECIALIST Write for Prices. H. H. BARROWS, Whitman, Mast. OHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IVIADISOIM, IM. J. Nephrdepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 Inch pots, •ztrm heBT7, $SS.OO per hna- drad; • Inoh, |r|g.00 per bnadred. MBERT CRAIG COMPANY. ••B'^Df^f""^ ^m^Mv Q*-*^^*^ ^^rtr^Sfe Awarded Certificate of Merit at S. A. F. ft O. H. New York ConTentlon. And 100 other notable kinds. Alwayi aak for SWASTIKA BBAJfD OAJfNAS. Tb. /lONARP A rtE'l WESTOtOVE UWWESCO. [ 31 1 PENH..UAA. W* »rt trnttcrHtri U tkt l/mrMtrymtm' i Ftc^d HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOB OVER HALF A CENTTBl! gmall, medium and larse size* (applied Price U«t now readj- The D. liill Nursery Co. KrercTasn BpeelalUte. L«rrest Growers In America BOX 4U, DUMDKE, EU.. THOMAS J. GREY COMPANY SBEDS, BULBS AND IMPLKMBNTS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Reseleoted Strains In Seeds Improved Styles la Implemeats Catalogue npon AppUeatien 16 So. Market S»«et Burpee's Seeds PHILADEI^PHIA BLCE LIST OF WHOLESALE PBIOB* HAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO FLAHI FOB PROFIT GARDENING FOR WOMEN TweWe Weeks' Course (April 6-Jnne 26) In FLOBICtlLTUBE, VEGETABLE GAB- DBNING, FBCIT GBOWING, POCLTBY, BEES and allied sobjects. Summer Conrsp — AngTist Z-Aneust 28 Write for Clrcolar SCHOOL OF HOBTICrLTCRE Ambler, Pa. (18 miles from Philadelphia) EUzabetli l»lBhton Lee, Director NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. With Easter beliind us we may now loolt forward to anotlier important flower day — ^Mother's Day, May 9tli. Our campaign advertising program has provided for liberal space in the magazines for advertisements cover- ing this day. Florists who use the advertising columns of their local newspapers and who have not availed themselves of the special electrotype issued for this day by our Promotion Bureau should at least use the slogan "Say it with Flowers" prominently in their announcements, for such use in good measure links up with the na- tional advertising. The more the slogan is used, the better It is for our industry. It has been erroneously reported that our Promotion Bureau is to be removed to a western office. The bureau probably has been confused with our department which has all along handled our dealers' helps, and w6ich is to be transferred to Chicago. The amount of business transacted by this department becoming too great for the small staff maintained In our Promotion Bureau, and an extension of our service being considered advis- able, our committee at its last meet- ing decided to open what is to be known as "The Florists' Publicity Service Bureau of the S. A. F. and O. H.," which is to be conducted, under the management of H. V. Swenson, at 431 South Dearborn street, Chicago, and to which is to be transferred, as soon as possible, our stock of electro- types, signs, stickers and other deal- ers' helps handled by the Promotion Bureau. The Promotion Bureau re- mains as part of the administration offices of the society at 1170 Broad- way. New York. In everything but funds the or- ganization of our publicity campaign is very complete. It is unfortunate that a better response is not made to our appeals for contributions to the fund. A big and profitable industry such as ours should be able to provide the $100,000 fund for one year's work that our committee so earnestly de- sires, less than an average of five dol- lars per head from those who are conducting florist establishments. A contribution should not be considered as in the category of many other con- tributions a business man is called upon to make, as for churches, institu- tions, local enterprises and functions. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS DELPHINIUM NEWPORT ROSE DRACAENA INDIVISA SALVIA ZURICH SMlLAX SEEDS GRASS SEED MIXTURES OF ALL KINDS Send For Our Catalogue. J.M.TH0RBURN&CO. 63 Barclay Street Through to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY THE HOUSE OF KELWAY Has a reputation of 70 years behind It as a guarantee. For three generations we have been Growers and Selectors of pedigree stocks of BRITISH SEEDS Get our prices for booking forward orders (delivery after 1920 harvest), not tomorrow, but NOW. State your requirements, we do the rest. Efficient and prompt attention given to all inquiries. Specialties: Garden Seed and Farm Boot Seeds. KELAVAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers, LAUGPORT, ENGLAND. GIGANTEUM & HARDY LILLIES GLADIOLUS CANNAS AND OTHER SPRING BULBS Write for prices AMERICAN BULB GOs ITS N. Wabash Ave., Clilcas*, 111. E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Unden Ave. ISTrNaTOM. K. i. BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are snbserlbers to the Nurserymen's Fond for Market Development, also "Say It With Flowers" Publicity Campaign. BULBS LILIUM GIGANTEUM, also HARDIES shipped now or later from cold storage from New York, Denver, Chicago and London (Canada). T. R. BEGONI.\ BULBS Immediate shipment. For Fall Shipment LILIUM GIGANTKUM, FREESIAS and CALL.\S, FRFNCH and DUTCH BULBS, Etc. Immediate Shipment BAMBOO STAKES, BAFFIA, Etc. Write for prices stating your require- ments. McHMTCHISON & CO. "^ Sew^-^ork April 10, 1020 HUKTl CULTURE 287 It is a contribution he owes to him self. It is an investment in the clear- est sense of the term. It is an invest- ment of a very smnll sum of money in a fund for advertising the florist busi- ness, the business from which all in the trade make their living, so that they can make more than a mere competence. It is a business proposi- tion, the success of which has already been assured. XTntil this campaign started the florist indu.stry, unlike other industries no more important, was never advertised. It was not in the public eye, and suffered in conse- quence. The publicity we have se- cured in the last two years has worked wonders. Never were flowers in bet- ter demand than they are today, for people have been brought to look upon them as necessities in every home of refinement. Many now make the per- manent decorations of their living rooms in neutral color so that flowers shall give the color note, chan.sjeable at will. Remembrance of anniver- saries by gifts of flowers was never so general as it is today. And what has caused all this? Simply the publicity which has been provided by our cam- paiftn. And you, Mr. Nonsubscriber, are asked to contribute a small share of the expense, yet hesitate to come across with your mite. You want to see the good work go on, without doubt. Then sit right down, no bet- ter time than now, write out your checque for what you think you can afford and send it in to the secretary — it is nee.V KRAJrER. Especially good rose pink •HELENE. Lavender pink with white center, fine free flowering sort •J. H. JACKSON. Largest and best yery dark crimson cactus, fine stem ■KKIEMHILDE. Pink with white center, very fine cut flower yariety JIME. HENRI CAYEUX. Pink with white center. •PERLE DE I>YON. Hybrid, pure white with at- tractively fringed petals RUTH rOBBES. Hybrid, mauve pink •STERN. Bright yellow T. G. BAKER. Yellow VOLKER. Yellow PEONY. •BARON G. DE GBANCY. or M.\DONNA. Large white with pale pink shadings, long stems, excellent for cutting $2.00 $15.0i •GLORY OF BAARN. Clear soft pink very fine flowering, long stem 2.00 P. W. JANSEN. Rosev salmon and yellow 4.00 •QUEEN WILHELMINA. Best pure white peony- flowered 1-75 SOUTH POLE. Large pure white 4.00 SUNRISE. Bright pink 1-75 DECORATIVE. ■CLIFFORD W. BUBTON. Bright yellow, one of tile best for coniniercinl use. ;in nid siandtiv.. i;i.7."> •DELICE. Bright pink suffused with lavender pink, popular commercial variety 1.75 ELSIE DAVIDSON. Large golden yellow 1.75 •FRANK A. WALKER. New. lavender pink, very free with good stem 5.00 HORTULANUS WITTE. New, pure white 5.00 •JACK ROSE. Deep crimson, good commercial sort 1.50 •JEANNE CHABMET. Pinkish lilac, very pretty and a good producer 1.75 JOHN B. BALDWIN. Salmon red 2.75 •MINA BURGLE. Scarlet, long stem, free flow- ing, called by many finest scarlet on the market 2.50 15.00 25.00 12.00 25.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 35.00 35.00 10.00 12.00 18.00 16.00 Doz. *MME. VAN DEN DAELE. Large flowers, white edged pink, fine form, long stem 2.00 •PRINCESS JULIAN.*. White, excellent for cut flower purposes 2.00 •SOUV. de GUSTAVE D0.4Z0N. Giant red, larg- est and finest decorative in commerce 1.50 SYLVI.A. Pink an.l white 1.75 WILHELM MILLER. Brilliant purple 1.50 COLOSSAL. FIBEBURST. Intense scarlet and very large $4.00 MME. MARZE. Mammoth pure white 4.00 •MRS. ROOSEVELT. Delicate pink shading to soft pink, very handsome 4.00 •REGGIE. Cherry red, very free, long wiry stems. 1.75 •W. W. RAWSON. White tinted lavender 4.00 •YELLOW COLOSSE. New, immense flowers of pure primrose, the finest yellow commercisil Dahlia 4.50 SNOW. 'A. n. LIVONI. Soft pink, always a standby, very free •ACQUISITION. Deep lilac, large niAMANT. Pure white •GOLDEN AGE. Sulphur yellow, free flowering. . •PRIMROSE DAME. Primrose yellow, free flower- inir •ROBERT BROOMFIELD. Fine large white, tall grower •STORM KING. Pure white, free bloomer, long stems, very satisfactory 1.75 •STRADELLA. Purple, free flowering, long stems 1.75 VIVIAN. White heavily tipped violet 2.00 WHITE SWAN. Pure white 1.75 100 15.00 15.00 10.00 12.00 10.00 $25.00 25.00 25.00 12.00 25.00 30.00 $1.75 $12.00 1.75 12.00 2.75 18.00 1.75 12.00 2.76 18.00 1.60 10.00 12.00 12.00 15.00 12.00 POMPON. = D.\KKEST OF ALL. Deep crimson, nearly black, free flowering $1.50 •ELFIN. Yellow, good everyday variety 1.75 LA PETITE BARBARA. Small white 1.75 •LITTLE BELLE. Lilac pink, free flowering 2.00 •SNOW CLAD. Small pure white, very free 2.00 The above list includes only those sorts suitable for com- mercial purposes, but those marked (•) we recommend eBpe- cially for florists' cut flower trade. Not less than six of a kind at dozen rates, or twenty-five of :i kind at hundred rates. $10.00 12.00 12.00 16,00 15.00 ASTER SEED High grade tested stock for the commercial florist, raised by leading Aster seed specialists. ' EABLY. QUEEN OF THE MARKET. White, Royal white, shell pink, rose, lavender, purple and mixed, % oz. 30c.; V4 oz. 50c.; v. oz. $1.00; 1 oz. $1.85. MEDIUM EABLY. ROYAL ASTERS. Long stem branching habit, free from lat- erals, a valuable type; white, shell pink, rose, lavender, purple, mixed, % oz. 40c. ; Vt oz. 75c. ; V^ oz. $1.35 ; 1 oz. $2.50. MIDSEASON. MIDSUMMER INVINSIBLE. An all around valuable florists' market sort. White, shell pink, rose, lavender, purple and mixed, % oz. 60e. ; 14 oz. $1.00; V2 oz, $1.75; 1 oz. $3.00. The Three B«8t Rochester Types — MIKADO PINK, LAVEaJ- DER PINK, WHITE ROCHESTER, % oz. 75c. ; Vi OZ. Sl.-J.-i: 1/, oz. $2.25; 1 oz. .$4.00. PINK ENCHANTBESS. An excellent midseason branching; 'A oz. 75c.; 14 oz. $1,25; % oz. $2.25; 1 oz. $4.00. KING ASTERS. Slightly quilled petals with incurved center! ; We have taken space at the International Flower Show in week of March 15th, and hIU be pleased to meet all our friends. call on us. white, shell pink, rose, lavender, purple, crimson and mixed, % oz. 40c.; Vt oz. 75c.; J4 oz. $1.35; 1 oz. $2.60. LATE MIDSEASON. CREGO GIANT COMET. A strain selected for very large flowers with finished centers; white, shell pink, rose pink, lavender, purple and mixed, % oz. 35c. ; Vt oz. 65c. ; U oz. $1,25; 1 oz. $2,00, LATE. L.ATE AMERICAN BRANCHING. White, shell pink, rose, lavender, purple and mixed, % oz. 35c.; 14 oz. 65c.; % oz. $1.25 1 oz. $2,00. IMPERIAL DAYBREAK (very fine). CTear shell pink. IMPEBIAL LAVENDER DAYBREAK (beautiful lavender shade, very popular), branching habit; both of the above at 1^ oz. 75c.; % oz. $1.25; % oz. $2,25; 1 oz. $4.00. For very late blooms of Imperial Daybreak and Lavender Daybreak sow late. Excellent cut flowers can be had well into the Fall. VERY LATE .4UTUMN GLORY. The very best shell pink late variety. Follows late branching type. % oz. $1.00; Vi oz. $L50; V4 oz. $2.75; 1 oz. $5,00. New York, and L. J. Renter will be In attendance the entire If we can be of any assistance to visiting florlst,s, don't fall to L. J. REUTER CO. Short P. O. Address Plant 15 Cedar St., WATERTOWN STA. Brokers ftoSTON, mass. L. J. Reuter Co., Boston 72, Mass. MRS. BULLOCK VERY ILL The many friends of Mrs. E. M. Bullock. Elkhart, Ind., member of Ladies S. A. F. and life member of S. A. P. & O. H. will be very sorry to leant that she has been critically ill o£ bright's disease, with other compli- cations since the middle of January, at present writing is only able to sit up a few minutes at a time. Mrs. Bullock i.s well known to the florist trade from coast to coast, and many will be the wishes for her speedy recovery. Mrs. C;h.\s. H. Maynaed. Marlon, Ohio, GENERAL NEWS. John O, Button, of Farmingdale, N. J., is planning to build several large greenhouses in the near future. Miss Helen Kenyon and Miss Ade laide Roberts, of the Department of Botany at Vassar College, have been elected members of the Duchess Coun- ty, N. Y.. Horticultural Society, the first women to be honored In that way The society and the college are now planning for closer co-operatlon. ano a committee to work for that end has been appointed, consisting of N. Har- old Cottam. William Inglls, William Howells and Fred Stopher. HORTICULTURE VoL XXXI APRIL 10, 1920 No. 15 THE TALK OF THE TRADE The accompanying illustration por- trays a feature of the exhibit made hy the Beacon Florist, J. Eiseman, at the recent flower show in Boston. It doesn't by any means do justice to the design, because the delicate colors of the flowers cannot be reproduced. The framed bouquet attracted no little attention and brought Mr. Eiseman many hearty compliments. The idea is one which he has used for several years, and which probably will be taken up in a more general way as it offers many possibilities. Although the holder does not appear at all. the flower stems are in water so that the flowers keep fresh a long time. There is something wrong with the system which results in seedsmen sending out two or three duplicate catalogues to the same family and even to the same individual. It would be impossible to estimate the waste of paper and postage which results from this duplication. It has occurred to me that the difliculty might be over- come by adopting the plan used by a large mail order house in New York. Once a year this house sends out a return postcard with the following line at the top: "You may send me free my copy of your new spring and summer book. Please mail to this address." Lines for the address then follow, and below them is printed the following: "You have been sending more than one copy of your catalogue to the members of my family. Please remove from your mailing list the names which I give below." Then there are five lines for such names. By using this card it is possible to keep the list constantly revised, for it can be pretty confidently assumed that only those who are willing to re- turn the card are likely to develop into buyers. At any rate it helps to get rid of duplication waste. One of the most unusual pieces of advertising ever undertaken in the trade was carried out by the Ameri- can Bulb Co.. of Chicago, just before Easter. Copy which took a large part of a page was inserted in the Chicago Sunday Tribune, which is read by nearly ten million people and reaches every city in the United States. This advertisement was entitled "The Ro- mance of your Easter Lily," and re- viewed the growing of the bulbs, their long trip across the sea and their forcing in the green house. It was handsomely illustrated and concluded in large letters with the slogan, "Say It with Flowers." This advertisement, while paid for by the American Bulb Co., was de- signed to serve all the florists of the country by creating an interest on the part of the public in the buying of Easter lilies. It is the flrst time that this concern has ever advertised direct to the public the products which it sells to the florists. We are glad that many florists were ahle to co- operate by displaying copies of the ad- vetisement in their windows. This sort of advertising is bound to be very helpful, and may perhaps mark a new- epoch in successful methods of reach- ing the public. Apparently there is considerable dif- ference of opinion among florist as to the relative values of the calla and the Easter lily. The question has been up for discussion in the Canadian Florist and the answers vary. According to W. L. Lindsay of Tillsonbuirg, Ont., callas are gaining as a staple flower, Mr. Lindsay says: "People have got over the old time objection and, with most customers, they are well liked. The Easter lily would soon be forgotten were it not for its association with Easter." \V. G. Peacock, Brampton, says: "We are forcing these every month now, and always arrange to bring in specially large quantities at holiday times. They have been more in de- mand than ever since the price ad- vanced last year, but they last a long time, and are as much sought after for weddings as for funerals." Alfred Deal & Son of Stratford, Ont, also says that callas are as popular as ever and thus there is a continuous de- mand tor them for funeral work. Quite a different story is told by W. W. Walker, of St. Catharines who says, "The casual outsider might think, from not seeing the usual large number of these two lilies, that they were not as popular as formerly. The explanation of this is that the older type of florist, who considered the calla lily as neces- sary to a floral design or for funeral work, is being gradually replaced by a younger generation, who want to know whether or not the calla can Mr. Kiseman's Unique Design 290 HOBTICULTUBB April 10, 1920 be made to pay at the price it is usually sold at. The answer would be, in eight out of ten cases, that we could not get returns enough to warrant the growing of this stock, as callas usually begin to crop in the usual greenhouse temperature at a time when other flowers are beginning to come In that cost only one-half the amount in re- gard to their value in design work." In the opinion of Chas. Craig, ot Ottawa the calla is not looked upon as one of the aristocrats of the green- house of the present day. "Years ago" he said "before carnations, roses, etc., attained the perfection of to-day, the calla had a premier place. There is still a steady demand for the flowers, and for design work it is still hard to beat. From my experience in handling the Easter lily," he continued, "I would say that it was never more popular. When Easter comes, it is hard to have too many, and they are always useful all the year round. At the recent orchid show in Boston Mr. John E. Lager, of Lager & Hurrell, was very frank in giving his opinion of Quarantine No. 37. He said: "The action taken by the Federal Horticultural Board during the past year in excluding orchids from this country is without a shadow of justifi- cation. Among other things this means that collecting orchids in the wilds is a thing of the past as far as this country is concerned. For my own part I cannot express in words the deep regret and sorrow I feel in being deprived of the privilege to go into the mysterial tropical forests searching for these orchids which we all love so well. Collecting orchids, to a man who loves them, cannot be measured in dollars and cents only. The romance and charm connected with these plants is the very soul of the entire family of the orchids. Another important fact in connection with orchid collecting is that much geographical knowledge and that of economics has been dissemi- nated through these collectors, and hence we feel as a class that our lives have not been spent in vain, for in most cases we have made two blades of grass grow where only one grew before." YOUNG BUT SUCCESSFUL. J. Harper Hetherlngton, Newly Elect- ed President Washington Florists' Club. J. Harper Hetherlngton, one of the youngest and most prominent mem- bers of the Florists' Club of Washing- ton, will assume the presidency of that organization at its next meeting. At the annual meeting, held March 2, he was unanimously elected. Mr. Hetherlngton wus bom in Phil- adelphia thirty-one years ago. He is the son of the late Joseph H. Hether- lngton who served more than thirty years in the employ of Robert Craig & Company, In Philadelphia. Here was where the new president obtained his first knowledge of the fiorist business. While going to school he worked in the Craig place during his spare time. At the age of fifteen he was regularly put on the payroll of the concern. About four years later he went to work In the Century Flower Shop of H. H. Battles, remaining there about four years. From the Century Flower Shop he came to Washington and secured em- ployment with Fred H. Kramer, at 916 F Street, Northwest, and 18 months later he Joined the Washington Floral Company. For the past five years he has been the manager of this concern which enjoys a healthy and growing wholesale and retail business. Mr. Hetherlngton has been quite active in club affairs; especially dur- ing the last year and aided materially in putting across the "Say It With Flowers" Week in Washington, AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. The American Carnation Society has continued the committee which was to look after the welfare of Belgium, France and possibly England Insofar as new varieties of carnations are con- cerned. It is herewith requested that our leading growers send the intro- ductions of the past two years insofar as it is possible to either Mr. W. E. Wallace, Eaton Bing, Dunstable, Eng- land, or Mr. C. Engleman, Saffron, Waldon, Essex County, England. These gentlemen will see that any plants which arrive in their care will be properly distributed and have made arrangements for same. Also please see that the information with regard to the sending is mailed to the com- mittee. Since the American Carnation Society has undertaken this kindness, every prominent grower of carnations ought to do his part. Iewin Bertebman, Theodore Dobneb, J. H. EhjNiiOP. thought out, but Mr. T. Arnold writing in Gardening Illustrated goes into the matter very intelligently. To begin with, he says that it is one of the best of hardy shrubs for forcing, for the forcing can be done in almost any place where a temperature of fifty de- grees can be maintained. Even a cellar or dark mushroom house will answer. He explained, though, that under such conditions the flowers of all varieties will be white, and that there wUl be an absence of foliage. Mr. Arnold goes on to say that the advice often given to dig up large bushee from the shrubbery and either place them in large pots or wrap the roots in damp mats and take them to the heat at once is all wrong, as it will re- sult in a great percentage of the most promising buds coming blind. It is far better, he says, to use smaller plants in pots and to select only kinds which are known to force well, refusing, of course, all grafted plants. The most essential detail in prepar- ing lilacs for forcing is to encourage well matured growth in previous years and to make stout well-ripened shoots by carefully running the spade around each plant and lifting slightly early in September. This plan checks the growth sufficiently to make the buds mature thoroughly. If convenient the plants may be potted up as soon as the leaves change color, but kept in the sun and air as long as possible to mature the buds still further and bring the plants into condition for hard forcing. After the finest plants are flowered they can be planted out again and the second year after be ready for house decoration again. NEWS NOTES. FORCING LILACS Garden makers often inquire about the forcing of lilacs in the spring. Much of the advice given is not very well Benjamin P. Brown, president of the Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitch- burg, Mass., is suffering from a frac- tured hip caused from a fall on the ice recently. Looking about tor an opportunity for broadening their field, Vogt & Son, of Coldwater, Mich., have arranged for opening a store in Flint. They have bought a residence which happened to be well located for their purpose and are remodeling it for flower store pur- poses. O. G. Rindom, formerly manager of a real estate firm in Wichita, Kan., has taken charge of Riverside Gar- dens, EJmporla, Kan. Gove, the Florist, of Burlington, Vt announces that he has secured Mr. Chas. Wilson as manager of their flower store. Mr. Wilson was formerly assistant manager of one of the leading Canadian flower stores. April 10, 1920 HORTICULTUKE 291 Little Talks on Advertising When asked what kind of advertis- ing is most productive. Van Camp, the baked bean man, said that he couldn't tell, but what he did know was that when he advertised he got the busi- ness and when he didn't advertise he didn't get it, and he proposed to keep on advertising. That policy Is quite a different one from the policy of too many aorists, which seems to be to stop their adver- tising if they don't get their money back with a good premium every time they use an inch or two of space. Ad- vertising cannot be tested on the basis of small individual ads and especially keyed ads. Advertising, it properly done, is much like bread cast upon the waters. It is certain to return, al- though perhaps not until after many days. The reservation that it be pro- perly done, however, is not one to be overloojjed. It must frankly be admit- ted that much advertising is wasted because it does not comply with the basic principles of advertising. I have been interested to follow the advertising being put out by the flor- ists of Ohio, which has been quite vol- uminous of late, and in many instances highly creditable. One of the most ex- tensive advertisers is Schneider, of Springfield, Ohio. He uses a generous amount of space, and puts up his ma- terial in much the same way as a de- partment store. In one of his ads this announcement is made in big type which should at least draw the public into the store: SCHNEIDKR'S THE STORE BEAUTIFUL SHOWING FLORAL, DECORATIONS for SPRING J. G. Botkin & Sons, of Urbana, use "Say it with flowers," conspicuously and elaborate the thought as follows: Flowers in the sick room are like sunshine. If you have a smile, send it with flowers. You surely will find flowers led to tell what in no other way could be said so well. Payen of Youngstown suggests using flowers in several ways — Flowers most attractive for anniver- saries and birthdays. A gift of flowers lor courtesies re- ceived. Flowers arranged for parties and re- ceptions. Wedding bouquets and decorations. Halbrooks, of Newark, Is another florist who believes in using the "Say it with flowers" slogan for all it is worth. He supplements it with some interesting and tactful arguments on flower giving when he says: The love of a lad for a lass makes flowers the medium for carrying sweet, silent expressions. Flowers carry a message of condolence to those who mourn the loss of a dear one, a sooth- ing message that there is still warmth in the world. The price is "the will to convey a thought." One of the prettiest and I think the most attractive Ohio advertisements is that of the Jones Russell Co., of Cleve- land, which is reproduced herewith. This is good advertising because it sets out the article for sale, gives the price, and does it in such a way as to arouse the cupidity of the public, which after all is the thing sought for. I have often spoken of the advantage of featuring one single article, and Randolph & McClements, of Pittsburgh, Pa., apparently have the same view. A recent advertisement two columns wide has a large drawing of a Cin- eraria, above which are the words in bold type "SPECIAL SALE OF CIN- ERARIA PLANTS. Starry flowers In brilliant colors, our own cultivation, price $1.50." It seems to me that that is good advertising because it is sure to attract the eye and likely to draw customers to the store. ROSES OWN BOOT 20,000 KUSSELL, 2^ Inrb plants fram 2 and 3 Eye CnttinKa. Excellent Condition Kow. ¥22.00 per 100, $190.00 per 1000. 10,000 AMERICAN BEAUTIES, ZVi Inch. EXTRA STKONO PI.ANT8. Ready Now, $20.00 per 100, $190.00 per 1000. The above varieties are scarce; better order now. Write for Complete I>lat of Rose*. C. U. LIGGIT Wholesale PlantHman Balletin Building PUILAUELPUIA VACUUM CLEANERS IN GREEN- HOUSE. The suggestion that vacuum cleaners be used for greenhouse work has been taken up by various papers here and there, across the water as well as in America, sometimes seriously and sometimes in a humorous vein. The Philadelphia Record some days ago suggested that the principle be used for disposing of New Jersey's famous mosquitoes, devising a huge mosquito absorber for the purpose. This led a reader of the Record to write a serious letter, pointing out that there is real merit in the scheme, so far as it ap- plies to greenhouse work. The letter is as follows: A few days ago you published an editorial in which you suggested to the great state of New Jersey how they may employ the vacuum cleaner prin- ciple in sucking up mosquitoes at- tracted to a strong light or lights set up at suitable intervals at infested areas. Judging from the tone of your edi- torial, it was half in jest and half In earnest; but I can assure you that this principle is going to be developed In horticulture, and In all probability with very satisfactory results; and no doubt the state of New Jersey could not do much better than accept your sug- gestion, and in all probability even that plan would prove a success. The principle of vacuum suction is being thoroughly experimented with, and as soon as the matter is ripe and ready for publication it will be given publicity in the horticultural press, and I will be very glad to call your atten- tion to the modus operandi, as every- body will be free to use the designated tools. A. E. WOHLEBT. Narberth, Pa. The Best Advertisement We Have Seen This Wceit A Card This Size Cost only $1.00 per Week on Yearly Order It would keep yonr name and your ipeclalty before the whole trade. A half-Inch card costs only 46c. I>er week on yearly order. 292 HOKTICULTURE April 10, 1920 HORTICULTURE BatabUshed bj WllUam J. Stewart la IWM Vol. XXXI April 10, 1920 No. 15 PUBLISHED WKEKI.T BT HORTICJULTURE PUBLISHING COMPANY T8 Devonahire Street, Boston, Maes. EDWARD I. FARRINGTON, Editor. Telephone Fort HIU 86M ADV£RTI8IMO BATBS: Per Intb, SO Inohes to pace 91M Diieannt on Contracts for oonMentlTe tneertlou, as follow*: On* month (4 times), 6 per cant.: threo moatha (IS times), !• yar eent. ; six months (26 times), io per eeat.) •■• year (62 Hmes). M por eent. Pace and half pace space, not canaeeatlTa, i»ta* am appUeatlon. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Tear, In advance, |1.00: To Forelca Oonntries, »2.00j To Canada, $1.S0. tatered as second-elass matter December 8. 1904, it tbe Poit Office at Boston. Mass., under the Act of CoBgre^s ef March 8, 1887. Tlie daily papers have been making much of a Lights report sent out from Washington regarding ex- and periments made by experts of the Agricultural Plants Department, which seem to show that plant life depends more on light than temperature for Its growth, and that flowering may be regulated to a large ex- tent by the use of artificial light and means for excluding sunlight. The report says that) the principle is revolution- ary, but as a matter of fact, experiments have been made by practical growers as well as by theorists, during many years, to show the Influence of electric lights on plants. The late W. W. Rawson. of Boston, at one time made many experiments of this sort in his greenhouse at Arlington. At the same time it may be that discoveries have been made which will prove of extreme importance to florists. In any event, the work which is being done by the Depart- ment of Agriculture will interest all commercial growers. According to the Department's announcement, the flower- ing and fruiting period of practically any plant can be made to take place at any time of year by darkening the greenhouse In the morning and evening if the day is too long by lengthening the day by artificial light if the day is too short. As it is now, these results are obtained in a large measure by regulating the temperature. Easter lilies are brought to maturity at just the right season by this method. It was by this same method that the wonderful .Japanese Azaleas which E. H. Wilson brought back from the Orient were made to flower at exactly the week when the big Boston show was held. Yet according to the Washington reports temperature appeared to exert no influence in the tests made by the de- partment experts. Experiments did show, though, it is claimed, that too little sleep or in other words, too many hours of daylight, were sufficient to prevent many plants from ever reaching the flowering or fruiting stage. A striking illustration of the relative importance of tempera- ture is given in the fact that plants kept in the dark for part of the day underwent in mid-summer the changes that in nature come in the fall, and that heretofore have been attributed to lower temperature. This was true, it is stated, even when the dark house registered a higher temperature than the outside atmosphere. Artificial light served to bring certain plants into bloom much earlier than under normal conditions. Irises, for example, given electric lights for eighteen hours a day, bloomed in two months, while others in the same tempera- ture, but without artificial light required months longei". "The length of the day" the department announcement says, "is proved to be the most potent factor in determin- ing the relative proportions between the vegetative and fruiting parts of many crop plants. Indeed, fruiting may be completely suppressed by a day too long or too short. This new principle undoubtedly explains the erratic behavior which has been observed with many crops when they are shifted to different latitudes." The scientists used dark chambers by which they shortened or lengthened the life cycle of plants, and forced some of them to complete two cycles in one season. These reported, results are quite different, of course, from what florists have been taught to accept. It will be hard even now for them to believe that temperature is not a matter of importance. They will ask, perhaps, how it happens that the Japanese witchhazels, which in warm winters bloom in the Arnold Arboretum in January or February at the latest, did not bloom this season, after a long, cold winter, until March. They may also ask an ex- planation oB the fact that in England, where temperatures have been unusually mild the past winter, many of the common shrubs are flowering long ahead of their usual dates. It may be said that the winter in this country has shown more dark days than usual, and that in England less, but that would hardly be a satisfactory explai^tion of the great difference in blooming time. On the whole, it must be admitted .that the light averages about the same each season. Perhaps, however, we have not yet received the whole story from Washington. It is quite possible that the use of artificial lights will indeed revolutionize the growing of both flowers and vegetables under glass. New and unex- pected developments may come at any time. We are no longer surprised at them or inclined to belittle them until their value has been determined upon by practical experi- ments. It may be that in the future every greenhouse will have its special lighting arrangements, and that growers will have to study the effects of light and darkness from a new viewpoint. It may be, as the papers say, that the peak has Higher been reached in the steadily increasing cost of Prices supplies in many lines, but It is not easy to see where this applies to the florists' business. Take the item of coal alone. Where ordinarily a drop may be expected at this season as an inducement for early buying, we find a startling advance instead, with no prospect of any drop at all. The coal situation is one which means much to every grower. It takes a large part of his income to pay the coal bill at best. Coal he must have, though, if he is to do business at all, and with railroad matters in their present chaotic condition there is no assurance that coal will move at all freely for many months to come. As a matter of mere discretion, therefore, it would seem wise to get in one's order even though the price be high. Then it is much the same with supplies from abroad. Every report from France and Germany shows that chiffon is on the advance, and that very much higher prices are bound to prevail. In fact, foreign markets all along the line are rapidly tagging that of this country. The nursery- men have found that out when they have tried to buy stock of any kind, even fruit stock. Express rates ar6 on the advance, too, so that every- thing considered, there is little hope of cutting costs for a long time. April 10. 1920 HORTICULTURE 29S GROWING CINERARIAS How to Be Successful in the Cultiva- tion of These Plants Cinerarias are divided into three classes — cineraria maxima superba, cineraria stellata and the intermediate types. The first is the florist or dwarf type. Seeds of this variety should be sown in April, and if properly handled will bloom the latter part of Decem- ber. Other sowings should be made at intervals of three or four weeks, In order to extend the flowering sea^ son. The stellata variety should be sown in May, followed by a second sowing in June. The intermediate is a cross between cineraria maxima superba and stellata. Seeds of this variety should be sown at the same time as the above mentioned. A compost of a turfy loam mixed with a little leaf-mould and sand is the soil medium which will grow these plants to perfection. Care must be exercised in choosing the soil, for if it is too rich in humus, it tends to the production of foliage rather than bloom. Seeds should be sown in pans or flats, and special attention should be given to the drainage. Cover with sifted soil to a depth of about twice the diameter of the seed. Give a good watering, cover with a piece of glass and paper, and keep in a cool house. Immediately the seedlings appear remove the covering. Directly the plants begin to show their second leaves transplant them into flats or pots. The former method is pre- ferred because at that season of the year the pots dry out quickly. When pricked off into flats about three Inches apart each way, it allows them sufficient space for three or four weeks' growth and they are not so liable to dry out. Directly the plants begin to touch each other transfer them into 4-inch or 4%-inch pots, and after these pots are filled with roots, repot into 6-inch. The dwarf-growing varieties do not require a pot larger than 6 inches, the intermediates 6 inches or 7 inches. The tall star variety, however, should be potted on into 7 or 8-inch pots and the latter plants, when properly handled, will develop into beautiful specimens. Cinerarias should be grown as hardy as the season will allow. During the summer months the best place for these plants is in a cold frame. Give water freely and syringe morning and evening during hot weather. Prom the time the seedlings appear they should be shaded from the sun with cheese- cloth or some other suitable material. Air should be freely admitted by leav- ing the sashes open at night unless PLEASE YOUR CUSTOMERS by furnishing them^with Framingham Evergreens, Trees, Shrubs and Roses FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES Framingham, Mass. CEDAR ACRES GLADIOLI and DAHLIAS Booklets Free B. HAMMOND TRACY, Inc., Wenham, Mass. CALIFORNIA PRIVET 100 lono 3-4 ft $6.00 $50.00 2-3 ft 5.00 40.00 18-24 in 4.00 30.(10 BARBERRY Thunbergii, 4 yi., very heavy •J-3 ft 15.00 140.00 18-24 in 14.00 120.00 AMPELOPSIS Veitchii, for potting or planting in nursery rows Strong, 1 jr., 18 in 1S.0» Strong, 1 .vr,, 12-15 in 12,00 100.00 Above prices F. O. B. Manchester, Conn. Boxing extra. Send for bulletin covering a complete line of Fruit and Sbade Trees, Ever- greens, Ornamental Shrubs, H. P. and Climbing Roses. C. R. BURR & COMPANY, Manchester, Conn. there is danger ot frost. About the middle of September, or even later, depending on the weather and locality, these plants should be removed to the greenhouse, as. at this season, they should be quite hardy and wll stand the full sun. We can now admit plenty of air. and also use the syringe freely during hot weather. By the end of September most of the plants should be in their flower- ing pots. Those that were potted earlier in the season will require a little feeding, and weak liquid manure should be given once a week. Directly the flowers begin to appear the feed- ing should be discontinued. The temperature should be kept around 50 deg. P. during the night. The cin- eraria delights in a cool, moist atmos- phere. During the dull fall and win- ter months water should be given sparingly, as many plants are lost through lack of knowledge in this re- spect. Most Wondefful Nursery in the Country To Select Large Sizes of Fine Trees for immediate effect Thoneands to S«l«et Great Bar grain 6. from — IN— Douglas, Nomvay and Blue Spruce. Nord- nanniana. Pectinata, and Concolor Firs. Austrian, Scotch, White and Mugho Piles Betlnosporas Fillfera, Obtnsa Nana, Plomosa, Flomosa Aarea, Ptcdfeni Aurea, Sqoarrosa Veitchee and Sol- phnrea. HEMLOCK IIOMS Also Birch, Ebn, Maples, Tnllps, Horse Chestnnts, Linden and Willows, Bbo- dodendrons and Kalmias, VISIT OUB XUBSEBISS CONINE NURSERY CO. STBATFOBD, CONN. Established 1896 Beference: Dnn & Bradstrect I The aphis in some form or another is the most persistent pest of the cin- eraria. 294 H 0 B T I C U L T U K E April 10, 1920 "The Telegraph Florist" Hnaber af Florlita' TeUgrapii DellTcry 124 TREMONT ST. IM H. F. A, LANGE Worcester, Mass. Delivers to all Points in New England ISO.OOO Square Feet of Qlaai Member Florists' TeleKraph Delivery Association WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop HABBT I. BAITDAUj, Proprietor. Member Florists' Telerr>pli DeUTery Providence, Rhode Isl^d Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street 41 Abcr Florists' Telecrmpk DeUTery Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FAU, BITKB, MASS. BeUverles of Flowers and Plants la FALL. BITKB and eontlxnoiis territory. The Beacon Florist ' ^".^^"rir^' BOSTON J. EISBMANN, Manager, 14 years head decorator and designer for Penn's. Prompt, Efficient Service Oasramteed. HUIH GRADE PUNTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST THOMAS ROLAND. Na1tMt.Muf. If you are growing asparagus plum- osns you will find it advisable to give the surface of the soil a good sprink- ling with bone meal and wood ashes as soon as you see an abundance of new growth starting up. After that you need a mulch of cow manure and soil in equal parts. This mulch should be from one to two inches deep. During the summer it will be advisable if not imperative to give the plants liquid manure at least once a week. Other- wise the soil may become exhausted. Perhaps you have some asparagus on benches that has been cut pretty hard. This shoul'd be kept on the dry side for a while, but not too dry. A rest of several weeks will give the plants a good start. Of course you will have to keep the asparagus plants strung up, which requires considerable work. There must be plenty of venti- lation in the house, and damping down two or three times a day is advisable. New growers sometimes have consid- erable trouble with asparagus and also with smilax because they do not realize the amount of water which they re- quire, both at their roots and in the form of moisture in the house. They take an entirely different atmosphere from roses, having a fondness for warmth and moisture. At the same time they must have good drainage, and if it becomes advisable to apply a little nitrate of soda over the benches, something which many grow- ers like to do, the tops of the plants should be allowed to get pretty dry so that the fertilizer will not stick to them. Otherwise burning will result. The red spider gets common at this season and can do a lot of damage to asparagus and smilax. Moreover they are hard to get rid of when once estab- lished. Regular fumigation is the im- portant thing. Some growers do not seem to realize the necessity of careful packing when shipping American Beauties. All too | often boxes are opened which show carelessness on the shipper's part. Paper is more expensive than it ever was before, but it should not be over- looked. Unless it is used freely thorns are very likely to puncture the leaves and lessen the value of the shipment. Ice will be needed in the boxes most of the time from now on, but it should CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Ml MT. AUBURN STREET HAROLD A. RYAN, he. g.T.'^ BROCKTON, MASS. Belmont Flower Shop LAWRENCE . . MASS. A. H. WAGLAND Wo Cover I.AWBRMCE. MBTHUEN, AlrOOVKB. NOBTH AJTDOVER, SAUCll, M. h! asd Contlcnons Territory Member off F. T. D. BEVERLY, MASS. BEVERLY FLOWER SHOP y~'^ MALDEN^lviASS. J. WALSH & SON ^^^ H/KL.L., TKe »=-|oria-fc Telephone 1422 4 Main Street, TAUNTON, MASS. National Florist for Taunton and Vicinity eUDX BROS CO ■ 2MF STUW *t*sai]RrroK4C GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Meaber Florliu Teletfrapb DollTotT The Best at The Lowest FLOWERS The lATgest Popular Price House In Philadelphia F. M. ROSS Send orders to 136 So. 62nd Street, Philadelphia. Other Stores 18 So. 60th St., S18 E. Olrard Avenue PHILADELPHIA Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Orders from all except members of the F. T. D. must be accompanied by remittance. JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS^ Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs - . . Higli Grade Cut Blooms Wo cover aU Hlohliran points and good seotlons of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members FlorlsU' Telegraph Delivery Association. April 10, 1920 HOBTICULTURE 296 KANSAS cmr Tranafur Yonr Ordmrt to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenne ■kw riartot*' T«la«nM>li DcHnvy K DARDS FLOWER SERVICE laa apalt OCARANTEED 8ATI8PACTIOM for nnu-lr FIFTY YBAKel. ■•cvlar European Balllnga dow eatabllabed. Lat aa fill your ordera for 8t««uii«r Flower •••keta, Coraasea and Artlatle Boxea at Oat Flowers. DARDS, Inc., Florist, 141 Madison Ave., New York S.A.ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON aervioa meana fresh, atvrdy •took and prompt drilverlea In BVTTAUO, LOCKPORT, NIAGARA FALX.S and WIBBTERN NEW YORK. Member Florlata' Telegraph DellTwy HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS 1415 Farnum St. OIVI^klH,A, NEB. THE KN03LE BROTHERS CO. Flo'iamr* and Nurtery Product* MoMkar Ftorlata' T*lsfi*»h DeUnar W« are well equipped to handle your orders. TRESilTH&FEnERSCO 73S Euclid AvMiu* CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Etctj Kiad in Soaiea PHILADELPHIA ONAS. H. CRAKR.OW I _. T. IX Everything ia Ftowrs Street at Cumberland ^ Pat1( Floral Go. B. E. GILLIS, PrMldant. E. P. rrnWAN, Sror^tary. COtOWftDO IN THE National Capitol U TMT aarrtaa *• laMiw VWwaaa or DmIvm aa OfAot by Tato- >>B»b or alba ■ la a. rraMjl lUUabia Sarrtea. CEORGE H. COOKE WABIUJI0TOM, B X. never be allowed to come into contact with the buds or it may cause them to spot. Moreover the buds should not be laid too close to the end of the box, and there should always be plenty of tissue paper at their heads. They can be made fast by tying them with cord or tape. This is necessary to keep them from sliding around. What is said about packing Beauties applies in many ways to other roses, and especially the long stemmed teas which break easily and quickly show bruises. It is a mistake to use waxed paper for lining a box, as it is too slippery. With paper prices as they are now, it is best to make as much use as possible of newspapers, except for a little manilla paper around the flow- er heads. The insistent demand for ventilation at this season sometimes leads inex- perienced growers to overlook the dan- ger from cold draughts. This danger exists with many plants, but particur larly with palms like Cocos Weddel- liana. Cold draughts on these plants are most disastrous. The palms like a house having a night temperature from 65 to 70, but on sunny days it may run up to 78 or 80. If possible they should have a house to themselves where the air can be kept filled with moisture. They are not the easiest of plants to handle, and unless watered intelligently soon begin to show yellow foliage and stop growing. Once checked it is very hard to get them growing again. This is a good time for the florists to get into touch with the nurserymen, for there are few florists so situated that they cannot sell a considerable amount of nursery stock in the spring. They will spend a lot of time perhaps nursing along Moonflowers, Cobaea scandens, and similar plants, while they might just as well sell hardy climbers and make more profit. More- over, what is left can be planted out. The list includes clematis, bittersweet, honeysuckles, and the Akebia vine, which while not well known by the public in general, is an excellent vine and one to be recommended. CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SQN 5523 Euclid Ave. MTIII take good care of your orders Uttmiiri aj F. T. D. Atuttatitn. DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Dslivar orders from naj part of the country la New York City Write or Telegraph 2189-2141 Broadway, ■ New Yoik Tetophone UUKB-IHS Cola&bu KofimiiRriw 426 Madiaon Ave. and 49th St., New York. Alao Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Hnrra^ HUI 7M Oat-af-tovo Ordera SoUelted. LoeaUaa Oantral. Peisonal Attanttea. Miember F. T. D. Amo. G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Hftb AvB. NEW YORK CITY Menbar Florists' Telegrapb Delivery Asit. Hetnbor F. T. D. NEW YORK. N. T. 1062 Madison Avenue ADOLPH MEYER 'Phone Irenes 2SSZ Flowera delivered promptly la Oreatar New York City and NeUhborlng Statea THE J. M. QASSER COMPANY, CLEfELMD Euclid Av< The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered en mall ar telecraph erdav fa> any oceaalen, la any p^rt af the Demlnlsm. JOHN H. DUNLOP •-1* Weat Adelaide 8t. - TOBONTO, OVT. Whm wtitiag to advgrti$n» IdadBf mtntion HORTICULTURE 296 HORTICULTUEE April 10, 1920 THE EASTER TRADE. It Was Very Satisfactory in All Sections. It was a splendid Easter. Reports from all sections show that florists are well satisfied with the business which they did. The only exceptions come in some of the smaller towns where it was difficult to get the prices charged for lilies. In the Boston market every lily was cleaned out. As a matter of fact, there appeared to be more lilies on the market in the final round-up than were supposed to be grown in New England. It is hard to tell just where they all came from, but even as it was, the market ran rather short. Most of the flowers sold readily, too. It was the same in New York. The offerings were rather more than ex- pected, if anything, but there was no difficulty in getting rid of all the stock. The open air flower markets estab- lished by the city apparently did not harm the stores in any way. As a matter of tact, many people who went to these markets expecting to buy lilies cheap were disappointed by the prices charged. George Watson sends us a very fav- orable account of the Easter business in Philadelphia. He says: The fine weather most of the week was a great help in making Easter week in Philadelphia a good one and it certainly was a good one indeed ac- cording to all reports very very good. Two of the high spots in this fine show- ing were topped by the two highest prices among the floral favorities namely American Beauty roses and Cattleya orchids. Thursday and Fi-i- day there were not near enough to go around as the out of town demand was especially brisk. The people in the cities of the Southern states seem to be all millionaires these days as the run was particularly heavy on the highest priced flowers. Sat&rday was different. There were enough Beauties for all demands. Other roses were fine and cleaned up well. So did carnations and sweet peas. The latter have fallen off a bit in quality from the top notch of a couple of weeks ago but they sold well for all that and everything found a ready market from the highest grade to the lowest. There were quantities of Southern daffodils that were also very much ap- preciated by the street multitudes who all wanted an Easter posy of some kind. And the home conservatory product in the daffodil line like Em- peror, Empress, Horsfieldi, etc., did not suffer at all from this competition but easily found ready sale at six and eight. We noticed some good sized lots of Get Ahead Sow Now For Next Christmas PRIMULA CHINENSIS Per 2S0 Seeds Vftrqnliar'* OUnt Pink ^.00 Fkrqnhar'f Olant Salmon 2.00 F&rqahar'a Roby Qaeen 1.75 rarqnhar'c Olant Bed 1.76 Per ZDOSeedi FarnhqM'* Olant DnehcH (White with pink zoDe, primrose eye) . . . .91.7S rarqahar** Olant WUta 3.00 Sow Now For Strong Spring Plants ANTIRRHINUM Oiant Rose Pink ^ oi., Olant White ^ oz., .00 .60 Olant Yellow % o»., Olant Scarlet ^ ox., OASMATION HAB.OUKRITE. Farqnliar'e New Olant Mixed, 1/16 oz., J1.26; H 01., L/OBE1.IA. Farqahar** Dark Bine, Dwarf % oz., $0.S5; ^ oc, FBTT7NIA. Farqoliar's Ruffled Giants Ulxed 1/16 oz., gA£,VIA SPIJJNDENS BONFIRE Vi oz., $1.00; oz., BAI.VIA 8PI-ENDEN8 COIfPACTA % oz., $1.00; oz., BAI^VIA SPLENDKN8 % oz., $0.76; oz., SALVIA ZURICH ^ OZ., VERBENA. Farqohar'g Giant Blue. Pink, Scarlet, White, H oz., $0.35; ^ oz., $0.60; oz., VKRBKNA. Farqnliar'* Mammoth Hybrid* Mixed, H oz., $0.3S; ^ oz., $0.60; oz., VTSCA. Bricht Raze, White with roM aye. Pore White \4 oz., $0.60; am., .60 .40 $2.00 $1.60 $4.00 $3.75 $3.60 $2.25 $1.00 $2.00 $2.00 $1.76 R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY BOSTON, MASS. STtflif & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY Bolgiano's "Big Crop" Seeds "TESTED AND TRUSTED" OTBB A CENTURY Speelal Price List te Florists and Karket Oardeners. Write for a eopy at soes It will sare yen J. BOLGIANO & SON BAXTmORB, MABIXAND EVERYTHING IN CUTTINGS AND 8SlAI-t POT PLANTS SIAOIC HOSE SEEDS AND BULBS NICO FUME ROMAN J. IRWIN IMPORTER 821 6th Ave. NEW YORK GARDEN SEED BEAT, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH asd OARDBN PEA SEED In Tsriety ; also other Items of the short crop of ttils past seaaoa as well as a fnll line of Garden Seeds, wtU be gnoted yoa apon application te S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS UDcvSt. [«W YORK sod OR>NC£.C£NN. SEEDS, BULBS. PLANTS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS. CORP. «T-M Mevth lla«ka« Msaal W. E. MARSMALL & CO. SBEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Hortfciritiirel Sundries ie« w. asud sc. new put lilies on sale this (Monday) morn- ini; but we are told the only reason they did not sell Saturday was because they were not open enough then. The plant men also report a good trade — most of them stating that they had a great many more orders than they could fill. So we can all make a graceful and happy bow to a good old fashion Easter. The war is over and Queen Flora's herself again. ASTER BEETLE One ounce of Paris green to twelve and one-half gallons of water will kill .-i.ster beetles without burning the flowers or foliage. It may slightly color white flowers, but they can be cleaned easily by dipping them in cold water. Arsenate of lead discolors foliage and flowers too much, but it is effective. April 10. i;i2U HORTICULTURE 297 BOSTON. Bids will close next week for con- structing a greenhouse at Franklin Park, for the Park and Recreation De- partment. It is estimated that the building will cost about $60,000. Plans are by Haven & Hoyt, New York and Chicago, as well as Hoston contractors are among the bidders for the work. Martin E. Tuohy, the So. Boston florist, has the deep sympathy of a wide circle of friends in the loss of his wife, Mrs. Alice B. Tuohy. The florist store which has been conducted for some months in the Little Building under the name of Hamlin, Florist, but really controlled by H. H. Rogers, has been closed and probably will not be reopened. Mr. Rogers has made an assignment for the benefit of his creditors and it Is understood will go into some other line of work. This store was fitted up elaborately but business did not come along fast enough to warrant its operation. The business of William H. Elliott, of Brighton, Mass., has been incor- porated under the name of W. H. Elli- ott & Sons Co. The officers are as fol- lows: President, George T. Elliott; secretary, John F. Elliott, and treas- urer, W. H. Elliott, Jr. These ofl5cers and Marjorie K. Elliott and A. R. Hut- son form the board of directors. The capitalization is for $300,000. At the next meeting of the Garden- ers' & Florists' Club, at Horticultural Hall, April 20, the speaker will be secretary W. N. Craig and his subject will be "Some Seasonable Thoughts and Suggestions." The new greenhouses to be erected by the Lord & Burnham Co., for L. D. Towle, at Newton, will include a large palm house and three wings, each a hundred feet long. Much of the space will be given to orchids. Mr. Towle has a fine collection of these plants, and his interest has been stimulated more than ever by the big Boston show. The meeting of the Boston Flor- ists' Association scheduled for Tuesday evening, April 6th, has been postponed until April 13th. Petros. the Huntington avenue flor- ist, has given up his business. It is understood that he expects to return to Greece. The American Greenhouse Mfg. Co. has prepared a new industrial film en- titled "Wonderland under Glass." It was recently shown to the florists in Chicago, and doubtless will be used by the trade in other cities. A lecture is given at the same time to explain the pictures. LILY BULBS storage GIGANTEUM, RUBRUM, ALBUM, AURATUM MELPOMENE, LILY OF THE VALLEY Careful storage, prompt express shipment on dates as arranged THESE BKADT NOW GLADIOLUS, TUBEROSES, CAN N AS, CALADIUMS WRITB FOB PRICKS VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITIT 33 W. Randolph St, CHICAGO, ILL. THIS SEASON'S NEW ROSES PILGRIM CRUSADER PREMIER RUSSELL HADLEY W« are receiving dally shlpraents of these new Boflefl, In lArge qoantltlee. and oan farnlsh same on short notice, We have a larse stock at all times of choice CARNATIONS, OHBTSANTHK- MT7HS, OBCHIOS, VALLEY and AMERICAN BEIADTLES. Tel., Main 6267 \VPT r>XT R1?0^ CCi *«« DEVONSHIRE 8TBBSST s94« »» x^ji^y^^n. iJMWjj. \^yj. boston, mass. FAMOUS WABAN ROSES Grown and sold •xelnalTely hj WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES Roses at wholesale; shipped by express anywhei^. Kinds: Russell, Hadley, Ophelia, Premier, Thayer, Brilliant, Killamey, White Killamey. Contracts g:iTen for minimiim deliveries daily or weekly, with protection in Holiday Seasons. Write or telephone Mention this Paper BOSTON OFFICE, 15 BEACON STREET hatmabket m« STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, ETC., OF HORTICULTURE As Required by the Act of Congress Aug. 24, 1912. Publisher — Horticulture Publishing Co.. Boston. Editor and Business Manager — E. I. Farrington. Last of stockholders holding one per cent, or more of total amout of stock — Estate of W. W. Castle, N. F. Perkins, Estate of Wm. J. Stewart, Ralph Messinger, J. K. M. L. Farquhar, P. Welch, Estate of David Welch, of Boston. Mass.; Es- tate of F. R. Mathison, Waltham, Mass.; Thos. Young, Jr., W. P. Sheri- dan, P. H. Traendly, Chas. Schneck, .lohn I. Raynor, New York City. Es- tate of W. F. Kasting. Buffalo, N. Y.; A. S. Burns, Elmhurst, N. Y.; Wm. S. Person, S. S. Pennock, John Burton, Philadelphia, Pa.; Estate of Carl Jur- gens, Newport, R. I.; Philip Brietmey- er, Detroit, Mich.; Fred Lautenschlag- er, Chicago, 111.; bondholders, mort- gagees and other security holders — none. Sworn to and subscribed before Notary Public by E, I. Farrington, Business Manager. Boston, April 1, 1920. STRAWBERRY AND RASPBERRY IXANT8 I have been selling plants since 1870. Tliere has been put onto the market In that time 2600 named varieties, you can count your Ungers and you will have all the beat ones. You will not throw my Catalogue Into the waste basket after you have read It. the average strawberry yield In the ,^', '° °" '^"'^ '» 2000 quarts. On page 15 I will show you how to multiply tins by tour. The finest berry this side of Texas. I have 500,000 Plants of the How- ard 17. C. S. PRATT, Athol, Mass. Cabbage and Cauliflower Seeds Northern Danish Grown Seed from Improved Selected Strains Imported Direct from the Growers Per lb. Copenhagen Market $4 00 Enkhuizen Glory .^ sn Danish Railhead Short Stem.... Danish Ballhead Tall Stem.. ... 3.00 . . . 3.00 Danish Roundhead . . . 3.00 Danieh Mammoth Rock Red CADLIFL-OWTEB SEEDS Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt . .. 4.00 Per oi. . ..i2.50 New Earliest Snowball . . . 2.50 Giant Dry Weather Danish Perfection ... 2.50 YOr CAN DEPEND ON THIS SEED Standard Seed Company RACINE, WIS. 298 HOKTICULTUEE April 10, 1920 RAMBLING OBSERVATIONS OF A ROVING GARDENER this is little less than a stupid mis- take, for even the veriest tyro gets ac- quainted with these things after a while. The Japanese Wltchhazels have not bloomed so early in the Arnold Ar- borettun this year as in some past seasons. Probably one could hardly expect them to equal their customary records for early flowering in a sea- son like this. In any event, comjiara- tlvely few people could have enjoyed their novel beauty, although to t«U the truth, the Arboretum has been a favorite place this winter for young people to try out their skis and snow shoes. It would be well if the winter-bloomr Ing wltchhazels were better known. They, make excellent subjects for town gardens and are not at all diffi- cult to handle. By growing several different species a long season can be enjoyed, too. Of course the com- mon witchhazel blooming late in the fall Is well known, but the American species, Hamamelis vemaUs^ from southern Missouri and Arkansas, and the Chinese and Japanese wltchhazels are strangers to a majority of people. The Asiatic wltchhazels are capable of adding much to the Interest of north- em gardens in winter, for they are bright and cheerful. The flowers of the Chinese species, Hamamelis mollis, are larger and of a brighter yellow than the flowers of any other witchhazel, which promises to make them the best of all for gen- eral cultivation. Moreover it's a good hardy shrub, grows rapidly, and be- gins to flower when only a few feet high. I learn that Prof. E. H. WUson, assistant director of the Arnold Ar- boretum, is now preparing for another lengthy trip. He has completed much of his work in cataloguing the speci- mens which he brought back from Korea and Formosa, having confined himself very closely to this task. He will leave Boston in July, and will be away for two years In all, going entirely around the world. He will visit India, Ceylon, Australia. New Zealand, and various other countries, in search of new plants for testing out in the Arbor- etum. While he has gained most of his fame because of his plant explora- tions in China, Japan and Korea, it is expected that he will add to his lau- rels as a result of his visit to these other countries. Gillett. of Southwick, Mass., is the one to choose. I don't believe another catalogue published has so wide and fine a collection of unusual and inter- esting pictures. All cuts are from photographs and include large num- bers of wild plants seldom seen illus- trated, at least in so attractive a way. Moreover there are a few pictures, like that of Lobelia cardinalis growing be- side a waterfall, and Onoclea Struthio- eteris at the edge of a wood, which are handsome enough to frame. Another remarkable picture Is one showing the ground covered thickly with the Walking-leaf fern, Camptosorus rhlzo- phyllus. As a matter of fact this picture has been adopted for the covers, and the effect produced is most unusual. The catalogue doesn't depend wholly upon its illustrations for its interest, however, as the text is put up in the most readable way and there are excellent lists of plants for rock gardens, ground covers, etc. Another catalogue In which Illus- trations play a prominent part Is that of A. N. Pierson, of Cromwell, Ct. A new note has been introduced in this catalogue in the shape of an entire page given up to photographs made on the estate of William E. Davis, Jr., of New Haven, Ct., an estate which al- though in a thickly settled part of the town contains a wonderful Alpine garden, eight different views of which are shown on the page in question. There are a few pictures in colors, the one of the new rambler rose, Elizabeth Ziegler, being especially attractive. Mr. Pierson is featuring American roses, giving over a page to Mrs. John Cook, which he calls a giant American garden rose and recommends for gen- eral out-door planting. He also speaks very highly of Mrs. Charles J. Bell, which he introduced two years ago and which is numbered among the progeny of Radiance. When it comes to a thorough easy- chair enjoyment of a catalogue, the latest production from Mr. Edward I never could understand why so many catalogue makers drifted along with the same phrases year after year, apparently making little attempt to keep their catalogues up to date. I am reminded of this now because as I look through the catalogue of one well known concern I find Dorothy Perkins still catalogued as a new climbing rose. In other catalogues I have found plants which have been out for many years still marked as among the new things or the novelties. It seems to me that For a clean cut catalogue that doesn't depend upon illustrations and yet which is valuable as a reference book, it is hard to beat that of the Elm City Nursery Co., of New Haven, Ct. The type is large and readable and the titles are so arranged that the eye can follow them readily. In each case, too, the common name and the botanical name are given, which is often a great help. In many cases, too, explanatory remarks are made, as for example, the reference to Fagus sylva- tica, where a paragraph states: "This is the Beech famous in England, where many avenues planted centuries ago and now objects of veneration." I am glad to find that in this catalogue are listed many of the plants which are considered by amateurs difiScult to get, including for example, Acanthopanax ricinifolium, Cercidiphyllum japoni- cum, Abies homolepis and the Japa- nese Witchhazel. Altogether this is a very helpful catalogue for both the amateur and the professional. I am Interested to note that the Jan- uary number of the Bulletin of Peony News, issued by the American Peony Society, is given over entirely to a sketch of the late George Hollis, of South Weymouth, Mass., and a discus- sion of the many peony varieties which he originated and put on the market. The name of Hollis has long been a prominent one in the peony world, and this account of Mr. Hollis's work will be read and appreciated by large num- bers of people. For many years Mr. Hollis was a member of the Mfi^^sachu- setts Horticultural Society and a con- stant exhibitor, receiving many medals and other prizes. According to a sketch in the Bulletin, his aim with peonies was to obtain color, form and fragrance. His crosses were the result of hand fertilization, the doubles being selected in most cases. In order to se- cure a sturdy stalk for the flower, only those plants with a strong, robust habit were crossed. The seeds were gathered as soon as ripe and sown in boxes, then placed In cold frames cov- ered with sash, and this covered with heavy burlap. This treatment secured a moist atmosphere and brought the seedlings up the next season. They were usually grown in these boxes one year before planting out. In six years from 1904 onward, Mr. Hollis Intro- duced eighty varieties. If one-tenth of them gain a permanent place In our gardens, he will have contributed enough to ensure him an enduring name in the early history of the peony in America. April 10. 1920 HORTICULTURE 299 George Watson's Corner *nienU BoUelted Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty m mmn st, DEntofT, mici iiBEST IN THE world! JOHNlC.f^EYER;|fHI?EADjCl): ■',; ,'iow£i:;i.\'MAs%.:- W/i mm 302 HORTICULTURE April 10, 1920 THE BOILER OF Uneiqualled Fuel Economy KroMehell BoUen, the best by tam 1879. Forty jemn' •zyiarlaaa*. THE QUAXJtTT FLiAOB OF BOSTON K«cardlnK tht Kroeacbell, It U the b«at w« hara erer had and lattafae- t»ry beyond oar expectatlona. It he«ti ■p especially qolck and baa aaved ua ••Balderably already lo tbe price »f fBal. Wben we are In need of aootber k«UeT we will >1t« the Kroeacbell the ■rat eonalderatToii. (BlKned) WH. W. BDGAB CO., WAVBBLAY, MASS. K= Kroeschell Bros. Co., 4M W. Brie Bt. OHICAOO When You Buy —Get a Kroeschell S,M«,>M aq. ft. et (laaa wm eovlpped witk Kroeachell Boilers dorlnc the year »t !•!•. OHIO'S CKUCBBATBD OTOLAMKir SPBCIAXJ8T After nalnc joor No. 12 KroesehcU Boiler I came to the coneliuioo tkai bad I to Install more bollera It wenld be the Kroeacbell and no otber. It really la a pleaanre to beat, no tronbto to get tbe dealred beat In a Tery abort time. (Signed) CHBIBT. WINTEBICH, DBriANCB, OHIO. SVJI-OO-V.B. A SCLPHIJB-FISH OII/-CAIUJOLIC COMPOCND The Master Spray of the 20th Century y jp— — V FOR THE CONTROl, OF /CMWRlEt rREMDinPRMUUIX ^HE SAN JOSE, oyster shell and other Insecticide \ scale insects, green, roset and WOOLirr APHIS — Known fts Plant Lice. PEAR PSYLLA, CELERY, ONION and ROSE THRIFTS — Known as Plan< Fleas. And t,he FUNGUS SPORES DEVELOPING the BROWN or RIPE ROT of the PEACH, PLUM and other STONE FRUITS. PEACH LEAF CURL. APPLE and PEAR CANKER and SCAB. And many other species of FUNGI SPORES. Send for the New Booklet Describing SULCO-V.B. A combined contact Insecticide and fungi- cide of known reliability — Right in Principle and Price direct — go to your dealer first \ NEWlfDBK.P.SA./ Simple, Sure and Safe From your dealer or ^i^ COOK & SWAN CO. Inc. IM Front Street KBW TOBK CITY 141 Milk Street BOSTON, MASS. Oee. H. Frailer, Mgr. The Recognized Standard Insectleide. A apray remedy for green, black, white fly, tbrlpa and soft scale. FUNGINE For mildew, met and other blights affect- ing flowers, frnlts and vegetables. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In tbe soil. Quarto, $1.00; Gallon, $3.00 SOU) BT DEIAXBBS Apkiae Manufacturing Co. MADISON, N. t. VS?ANDA Ji»' WHEN TREES AND BLOOM. SHRUBS Sare your plants and trees Jnit the thing for greenliouse and eatdoor nse. Destra.TS Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale. Thrips, Red Spider, Black aad Green Fly, Mites, Aats, etc., withoat Injury te plsDta aad wltboat odor. Used aoesrding te directlens, ear staad- ard Insecticide will prereat raTages oa yssr craps by insects. Nsn-pelseneas and harailesa te user sad plsnt. Leading Seedsssea sad Florists bSTS Bsed It with weaderfal resBlts. Destroys Lice la Ponltry Hsnses, Pless so Dsgs and all DoBestle Psta. Bxcelleat ss s wssk for dogs and other animals. RelleTes aiasgo. Dilate with water 30 to St parts. Vi Pint, SOc.; Pint, 5«e.; Qnart, Mci H OallsB, «1.M; OaUoB, ft J*; ( Gal- loa Can, «IO.M| 1* OkIUb Casi. »2*.M. DlreetloB on paekage. LMWON OIL COMPANY IHt t. 411 W. Ll*|lM St, To give the approximate Saturdays when tiie various trees and shrubs are to be in blossoms a calendar has been compiled from various sources, which should prove of value to visitors to the Arnold Arboretum. The dates In the following schedule are not the earliest when a single blossom can be seen, but when they may be said to be in blossom. Of course, the blooming of many ex- tends over a long period, as in the case of forsythia; and the date of blooming Is likely to vary several weeks in dif- ferent years. The forecast for this season may be a week or more early or later than the actual date. No men- tion is made in the list of most of the willows and alders, as April 3 was their tentative date; likewise April 10 was mentioned for poplars in general, peach, red maple and elms. Other dates in the calendar are: April 17 — Birches, earliest magnolias (foreign), spice bush (benzoin), leatherwood (dirca), forsythia. April 24 — Earliest foreign sherries. In- cluding Sargent's (Japanese). May 1 — Shadbush, late willows, earli- est lilacs, sugar maple, Norway maple, sycamore maple. May 8 — -Fothergilla, cherries, pears, moosewood maple. May 15 — ^Apples, redbud (Judas tree), early cornels, American magnolias, most lilacs. May 22 — Horsechestnut, early thorns, later lilacs. May 29 — Earliest syringas (Philadel- phus), flowering dogwood (Comus florlda), sheepberry, thorns, late lilacs. June 5 — Late cornels, laburnum, vlbur^ nums, syringas, latest lilacs, early rhododendrons. June 12 — ^Cone-bearers (pines, etc.), smoke tree, rhododendrons, azaleas, laurel, fringe tree, sumachs, yellow- wood (Virgilia). June 19 — Locust, catalpa, late syringas, later rhododendrons. June 26 — Linden, mountain maple (ripening of shadbush and cherries). July 3 — Chestnut, late elder. July 11 and after — Sophora, kolreur terla (bladder-nut), witch-hazel In the late fall; Japanese witch-hazel In December, or possibly not until February of next year. April 10. 1920 HORTICULTURE 303 fu eieankani Glaiing USE IT MOW F. 0. PtffiCE CO. 12 W. BRIMlOWMr NEWYOM Uastlca li elastic and tenacious, admits of •xpanaion and contraction. Putty become! hard and brittle. Broken glasa more easily removed without breaking* of other glass as occnre with hard putty. Last longer than putty. Basy to apply. " . BKflNb ..V CONCENTRATED PULVERIIED MANURE r«lT«rlMd w Shrmlded Cattle Manure PolTerlzed Sheep Manure The Rorists' Standard of uruform high quality for over ten years. Specify WIZARD BRAND in your Supply House Order, or write us direct for prices and freight rates. THE PITLVERIZBD MANURE CO. M VaUm StMk Tar«. <^MeK www TOI Wcrld'B OldMt utd LugMt llannfaetiim* at FLOWER POTS WBTT A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BULBS C. KBUR & SONS. HIL.LEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 32 Broadway. OAmfAS For the best Up-to-Date Cannas, get new price list. THE CONAKD & JONE3 CO., West Grove, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plllsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 35c.; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galeaburg. III. CHBTSANTHEMCM8 Pompons, rooted cuttings form strong, healthy stock: Buckingham, Baby Yellow, Diana. Golden Harvest and Golden Climax, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1,000. Cash with order, please. J. K. CHANDLER & SONS, Tewskbury, Mass. THB BEST In Novelties and Standard Kinds. Catalogue on Application. ELMER D. SMITH & CO. Adrian, Mich. DAHLIAS Fragrant Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grinnell, $10.00 per clump. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, Mass. Dahlias a specialty, new creations and old friends. List ready. WARRBN B. SOOY. Hammonton, N. 3. Dahlia Bulbs For Sale. The new deco- rativei Dahlia Robert A. Fletcher, also the best American and Imported. Send for catalog. Special, 15 for $1.00. W.F.BROWN, 46 Palmer St., Norwich, Conn. New Paeony Dahlia — John Wanamaker. Newest, Handsomest, Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. GOLD FISH Gold fish, aauarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, flsh goods, nets, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT, Breeder, 4815 D. St., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price list. GRAPE CUTTINGS NO. 1. Delaware, Movers Early, Worden. Ver- gennes. Campbell'.s Early. Champion. 7.5c. per 100 not prepaid. $1.00 for 100 prepaid by parcel post to any part of the U. S. CHARLES NASH NURSERY, Three Riv- ers, Mich. LABfELS Wood labels for nurserymen and florists. THB BENJAMIN CHASB CO., Derry Vil- lage, N. H. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO.. Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, BTngland. Catt- leyas and Laello-Cattleyaa our specialty. One trial order solicited. PEONIBB Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BBT8CHHB. Canal Dover. O. SPHAONUH HOBS Live Sphagnum Moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAGBB A HURRBLL, Summit, N. J. WIRE WORK WILLIAM B. HBILSCHBR'S WIBB WORKS, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. FARMERS, ATTENTION! I am offering 400 Rhode Island and Con- necticut Farms at prices from $275 to $25,000. If interested send for my Farm Bulletin. Latest edition Just out, send for one. WILLIAM A. WILCOX, Farm Specia- list, Westerly, R. I. GREENHOUSES FOR SALE 200 X 21, built in 1919—150 x 28, built in 1910—100 X .SO, built in 1913^0 x 16, built In 1914. All concrete walls with iron frame construction. Number 12 Kroeschell hot water boiler, new in 1916. Coal shed, capacit.v 100 tons. Greenhouses are stocked with Carnations. Violets and Potted Plants. City water. Will sell with or without dwelling hojse and land. Must be seen to bo appreciated. WILLIAM N. ESTA- r.KOOK, North Worcester, Mass. HELP WANTED WANTED — At once, good grower. Handy at Design Work. Commercial place of 8,000 square feet. Permanent place to the right man. GEO. E. FELCH, Ayer, Mass. WANTED — Experienced rose and carna- tion grower. State experience and salary expected. Address N. R. C. care of HOR- TICTLTURE, 78 Devonshire St., Boston, M,iss. WANTED — At once, good greenhouse worker on small wholesale place. Steady position for right man. Wages $25 per week. Apply to ROBERT L. GOINSA- LOSS, foreman Wood's Greenhouses, West Newton. Just Out The Nursery Manual By L. H. Bailey An Indispensable book for every nur- seryman. Complete directions for prop- agating every kind of nursery stock, with many illustrations. Copies sent from the office of HORTICULTURE upon receipt of price, $2.50. )reer'8 Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenbouses Drive e»»y and tnie, becanse both bevels are on the same tide. Cao^t twist and break the elas9 Id rlrivioe. GalvaD- Ized and will not nist. No rlgbtA or lefti Tlie Peeress Glazine Point !■ patented. No others like^ It. Order from your deale^ or direct bom ds. 1000, We. postpaid. S:.mples free. EEKRT A. DKEEE.l 714 Chestnut StreetX Fbliadslphla. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE 304 HORTI CULTURE April 10, 1920 Every Reader of "Horticulture" Needs DR. L. H. BAILEY'S BRAND NEW Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture six Imrs* qnsrts volumes. Mar* Uukm >,aM psca*. M (nil >■»■ exquisite color plates. M beaatUal foil psc* h»Ut*iMS. More than 4,0M text eBcniTliiKS. 5M Oallabermter*. A»|ir*zlaiatel7 4,000 Kenera, 20,000 speetea and 40,000 plant naaas THE New Standard Cyclopedia ol Horticulture has been freshly written in the light of the most recent research and experience. It is the fullest, the newest, the most authoritative of all works of its kind and constltutea the most conscientious attempt that has ever been made to compress the whole story of our horticultural thought, learning and achievement Into one set of books. It is both an Encyclopedia and a Manual. A Few of the Many Important New Features Key to IdentificatioB of Planto ''"•'■ 'H'".T?**nl™.'°ff'"! ' one to QDd toe name of a plant The name thai found la qolckly referred to under Ha alphabetical location, where fall Information will be found In regard to It Synoptu of Plant Kincaom Thu u on. of th. moat im- ' "^ " portant featarea of tha new edition. It eoDstltatea a general rannlng aceoont of the elaaaea, orders, and groapa of plants, with > bnef aketcb or ebaraeter- isatlon of Z15 of the leading famUlea eomprlalng tbose that field practically al! the caltlvated planta. Theae family de- scriptions give the botanical charaetara; the namber of genera and species and tho ranges; a Uat of the Important genera; brief statements In regard to the asMtnl planta; and dlagnm- matle lllnstratlona. lOattrationi ^'■"'e are 24 colored plataa; Be fall page kalf- tonea; and more than 4,000 engravlnga which aerre as galdes In the text The Glossarr ''''''* '* '" >nalyaU of all technical tema that are nsed in the work and In similar worka. It comprises botanical and hdrtleoltnral terma with brief dafl- nltlons. Translation and Pronnnciabon of Latm Names '" ^°': oma I Is Inserted a Hat of between 2,000 and S,000 Latin words naed as species — names of planta, giving the BngUab aqalvalent or translation and the pronunciation. Class Articles Special effort has been made to aecnre tha best cultural advlcea for the planta requiring peculiar or particular handling. Here are aome of the titlea of these articles: Anta; Autumn Qardenlng; Bedding; Dis- eases- Drainage; Floral Dealgna; Formal Gardening; Hotbeda and Coldframes: Insects; Landscape Oardenlng; Lawn Plant- ing; Orchards; Rock Oardenlng; Subtropical Qardenlng; Tools and Implements; Village Improvements; Window Boxes, etc. General Index '^''* ""•• ▼olnmo cenUlna a eomplato (,**■' Index to tha entire work, anabUng >^ <^ the reader to locate volume and page of any anb- ^i^v* jeet he baa In mind. The complete set of six Tolumes, bound in de<'oratetl buckram, wiU be delivered t-o you for only $6 down and $6 a month .-'.^ S-^> for 6 months, until the full amount of i^tS has been paid, (ash price $41 .-3 , ^^'^^^^l^ Further Particulars Sent on Request HORTICULTURE, 78 Devonshire St., ^5^^' o^^^^l#?^ <«. MASS. ... ^s^ ^^c^,cN ^^„^^yc< ^^,.e ^^<'' .,<«* ^^ Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. G. KAIN8 Lecturer on Horticulture, Columbia University Few practices In the handling of plants, especially fruit bearing plants, attract so much interest as do those of pruning. The methods are so varied, the results so diverse, and the opinions of growers so apparently con- tradictory that this subject is always one of the most interesting, and the surest to hold attention and arouse discussion. Particularly during the last ten or fifteen years when the principles of plant physiology have been more and more satisfactorily applied to plant production and man- agement has Interest settled in pruning. During the latter half of this time also more and more investi- gations and tests have been conducted by experiment stations and other workers to test out methods and principles In the Interest of science and for the benefit of growers. The accumulation of such new knowledge has become very considerable especially In the last de- cade, but it is necessarily so scattered that very few growers have access to It, hence the demand tor a book, which shall present the really important features of these Investigations as well as set forth the fundamental principles based upon the laws of plant growth. This volume is lavishly Illustrated mainly by actual photographs of specimens which show good and bad practices. The author has spared neither time nor ex- pense in gathering his photographs, each one of which tells its story. After a few pages of introduction the author discusses Plant Physiology as related to pruning. A chapter takes up the Philosophy of Pruning, itself a very In- teresting subject. Then follows a classification .ind clear discussion of Buds, very fully Illustrated from life How Wounds Heal is an exceedingly interesting chapter, as are also those on Prevention and Itepair of Mechanical Injuries, Pruning Nursery Stock, Young Trees, Mature Trees and Odd Methods of Pruning and Training, Re- juvenating Neglected Trees and Practical Tree Surgery. Profusely illustrated. 400 pages. 5M: x 8 inches. Cloth. Net, $2.00. HORTICULTURE PmSLISHING CO. 78 Devonshire Street Boston, Mass. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice By M. G. KAINS We have had many Inquiries trom time to time for a reliable and up-to-date book on plant propa- gation, but were always at a loss to find any pub- lication that we could recommend. The subject has been dealt with in fragmentary manner only In books that have come to our notice. So It la well that this new work has been Issued, espec- ially as it is botb comprehensive and practical, and it should meet with a ready sale among plantsmen. nurserymen and gardeners. There are nineteen chapters covering In detail topics of ger- mination and longevity of seeds, propagating by buds, layering, cuttings, grafting, etc., fruit tree itocka, scions, etc., and there are eight pages of condensed cultural instructions in tabulated form, covering annuals and pe/ennials from seed, woody plants, evergreens, vines, bulbs and tubers, greenhouse and house plants, ferns, palms, water plants, orchids and cacti. The Illustrations are numerous, comprising 213 figures and halftone plates. There are 322 pages well bound and on heavy paper, teeming with helpful information. It is a book which no cultivator can afford to do without. It is worth many times Its price. Copies can be supplied from the office of HORTICTTlv TURE at publisher's price, $2.00. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 78 Devonshire Street Ba8ton, Mass. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXXI APRIL 17, 1920 QAHOm No. 16 NEW ROSES FOR 1920 We shall offer for 1 920 the three New Roses: — PILGRIM CRUSADER eind MRS. JOHN COOK We vs^ant you to know them. May -we send you full descriptions? Your re- quest will bring it. A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CX)NN. With milder wi-uUier coinlitioii^. Rowes in liarticillar arr uoli- ilerfiilly iiiiprovtMl, both in quality and quantity. ^^^^^ K r S S E I^ I. S \vf re never / ^Hl^^^^^ ehoicer than t)ie> are now, all lenKtlib: 8pe<-ial JfaO.W) (,<:•« t ■ ," • ^ ^^ Fancy SS.Ott ,C., '^Bk Extra •iO.UU •** '^n 1 irsi 15.(10 ^^ Seecinien« : K-inili. .tl.tHI eaili ; S-ln0. PUROLEPIS: Jiwh Elegantissinia. elegantissihia compacta, SVi-inol» $0.35 Muscosa, :i'/^ inel» JJ5 Muscosa, 5-inch ''^ Elegantissima amd elegantissinia compacta, 8-inch 2.00 Elegantissima and elegantissima compacta, 10-lnoh 4.00 Paeking extra. t. R. PIERSON, Tarrytown. N. Y. CANNAS Three inch pot plants ready for immediate shipment. $f.00 per doz., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. AEPHOXSE BOl VIEK FIjORENCE ^.XKillAN «;rST.\V (ilMPPEK M.4ROS PRESIDENT .MYERS KICHARD WAEE.ACE SOI v. I)-A>TOINE CKO/V \ KNTS (;L.Y1)I.4T0R .J. D. EISEIyE MAD. CROZY LOlISL*N.\ Ql'EEN CH.iRLOTTE RIBIN INCEE S.VM WYOMING VINCA VARIEGATA Good, strong stock. The 3 and 4-inch are heavy stuff. 2-inch, $2.75 per 100. 3-inch, $3.75 per 100. 4-inch, $12.50 per 100. Alternantheras; Alyssum, Double Giant and Dwarf; Be- gonias; Lobelia, Crystal Palace Gem; Hardy English Ivy, assorted; Heliotrope; Vinca Variegata, all 2-inch, $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Send for Catalogue Cash With Otdtrt R, Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND 306 HOKTICULTURB June 12. 1920 Henry H. Barrows FERN SPECIALIST Write for Prices. H. H. BARROWS, Whitman, Mats. CHARLES H. TOHY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IVIA.DISOIVI, IM. J. Nephrolepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 Inch pots, extra heavy, $36.00 per hun- dred; 6 inch, $7S.OO per hundred. ROBERT CRMG COMPANY/'"^^?!.''™*- St-fe<3^«v ^^KM^^n ^^^r^rt^ Awarded Certificate of Merit at S. A F. & O. H. New York Convention. And 1(111 other notable kinds. Alvrays ask foi SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS. The rOfiAJRD &|Te"I WEST GROVE LjOWES(X).|31 I PENN.,UAA. Sofcarl PyU. PrM. Aatoli* WiilaK, TllcPrM.. IVf ttr-e lubtcribert tt tht Nurt4rymen t FtMd ftr Harhit DeviUftntnt HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOR OVER HALF A CBNTUBT Small, medlnm and large sizes sapplled Price list now ready The D. Hill Nursery Co. Kvercreen Specialists. Larf^est Growers in America BOX 416. DUNDEE, ILL. THOMAS J. GREY COMPANY SEEDS, BULBS AND IMPI-EMENTa WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Reselected Strains in Seedt Improved Styles In Implemeats Catalofpne upon Application 16 So. Market Street Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA. BL,VB LIST OF WHOLESALE PBIOBA UAILSn) ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOB PROFIT G\RDEM!NG FOR WOMEN Twelve Weeks' Coarse (.April 6-June 26) In FLORICrLTUBE, VEGETABLE GAR- DENING, FRtrlT GROWING, POULTRY BEES and allied subjects. flummer Conrse — Anmist 2-AneuBt 88 Write for Circular SCHOOL OF HORTICCLTrRE Ambler Pa. (I* miles from PhllaHelphia) Fllmbetli LeiEhton Lee, Dlraetor NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. We could hardly start our column this week with a more cheering an- nouncement than the following from the Dutch Bulb Growers' Association, Holland; "To Mr. A. L. Miller. President S. A. F. and O. H.. Jamaica. N. Y. Dear Sir: For the Publicity Campaign The Dutch Bulb Growers' Asso- ciation of Holland have admired your efforts to 'say It with flowers' and as the Holland bulbs are part of the flowers with which to say it. we believe that we should show our sympathy with your ideas, and therefore enclose check for $1,000 (one thousand dollars) for the National Publicity Campaign Fund as a donation to this worthy cause. Respectfully yours. Dutcli Bulb Growers' Assn. (liir Holland friends evidently ap- preciate to the full the efforts we are making to promote increased sales of flowers, realizing that success in this direction means better business for them. We are also pleased to announcp the receii)t of a cheque for $400 from Bassett & Washburn. Chicago, com- pleting their subscription of $500 for this year. Greater publicity than ever is being ,^iven to the Von Tllzer song "Say it with Flowers," through its adoption for reproduction as a phonograph rec ord by the Columbia Graphopboiie Company. The record appears in tht^ Columbia list for mid-April, and is now on sale in every city and town in the United States and Canada, ami will soon be available throughout the civilized world. This publicity costs us absolutely nothing; in fact we are to receive a royalty on every score copy sold. The exploitation of this song has certainly proved a triumph for the publicity committee. The May magazines which are to carry the Mother's Day advertise- ments will be on sale In a few days, and some of the big weeklies will carry the same advertisements about one week before the big day. Any florist who has not received a pam- phlet describing the "helps" provided for secuiing Mother's Day business should write for one immediately, ad- LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS DELPHINIUM NEWPORT ROSE DRACAENA INDIVISA SALVIA ZURICH SMILAX SEEDS GRASS SEED MIXTURES OF ALL KINDS Send For Our Catalogue. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street Through to S4 Park Place NEW YORK CITY THE HOUSE OF KELWAY Has a reputation of 70 years behind It as a guarantee. For three generations we have been Growers and Selectors of pedigree stocks of BRITISH SEEDS Get our prices for booking forwaril orders (delivery after 1920 harvest), not toirorrow, but NOW. State your requirements, we do the rest. Efficient and prompt attention given to all inquiries. Specialties: Garden Seed aud Farm Root Seeds. KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers, LANGPORT, ENGLAND. dGANTEUM &HARDr LILUES GLADIOLUS CANNAS AND OTHER SPRING BULBS Write for prices AMERICAN BULB GO. Vn N. Wabash Ave., ChlcaKO, 111. E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Ave. IBVINOTON. H. *. BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development, also "Say It With Flowers" Publicity Campalgll. BULBS LII.IITM GIGANTEFM, also HARDIES shipped now or later from cold stwras^" fron» New Yorli, Denver, Chicago and I^ondon (Canada). T. R. BEGONIA BULBS immediate shipment. For Fall Shipment LILICM GIGANTEUM, FREESIAS and CALLAS, FRENCH and DUTCH BUI.BS, Etc. Im/nediate Shipment BAMBOO STAKES. B.\FFIA. Etc. Writ« for prices stating your requlre- merts. McHMTCHISON & CO. »* Sew Chambers St. YORK April IT. 1920 U U K T 1 C U L T U R E 307 dressing the request to "The Florists' Publicity Service Bureau of the S. A. F. and O. H., 431 South Dearborn street, Chicago. These helps include poster stamps, posters, folders, elec- trotypes and lantern glides, all calcu- lated to produce local publicity and to link up with the campaign adver- tising. The campaign is swinging along to the full extent of the funds available. What a tremendous advantage we are missing through being obliged to adopt a parsimonious course! Was ever a good movement so hampered as ours through downright niggardli- ness on the part of most of those whom it was promoted to assist? In- stead of a drive for subscriptions we should be driven in the acceptance of them. There has been a verj' unrea- sonable amount of the "let George do it" spirit shown so far in the cam- paign. To think that 20,000 or more florists in this prosperous country cannot raise $100,000 to promote bene- fit for themselves worth many mil- lions of dollars, is to think wrong. It is more than possible to raise this amout, if those it is to benefit will only think the right way. Mr. Nonsubscriber. please do not block the best game ever played in the interest of the florists' industry by withholding further your support. You owe it to yourself. You owe it to that little band of generous brother florists who have personified "George" up to this time. Think of your Holland friends. Don't be an outlaw. Show us. through your cheque, that you don't in- tend to be. John Younu. Sec. BOSTON FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION. The April meeting of the Boston Florists' Association was held at the City Club on Tuesday evening, April 13th, with over fifty members in at- tendance, and it proved to be one of the most enjoyable sessions that the association has held. Five new mem- bers were elected. A general discussion was held con- cerning market conditions, wherein the salesmen very briefly stated their side. Mr. S. A. Dawson, of the Burlington Willow Ware Co. was a guest, and spoke to the members on Cooperation. He has evidently noticed what seems to be a fact in this section — the lack of cooperation of ail branches of the trade, and referred particularly to a recent visit he made to Philadelphia florists. The members were entertained by Prof. J. Frank De Chant, of Sheldon School, who gave a most excellent talk Garden Bordered with Box-Barberry. Electros of this illustration Free with order of 1000 if requested. BOX -BARBERRY Well rooted dormant euinnier frame cnt- tine:s ready to set direct into the nur- sery without further expense. $6S.OO per lOOO Many Leadingr CatBlog Firms Will List Box-Barberry Next Season. Th« Elm City I* ursery Co. « OODMONT NURSERIES. INC. New Haven, Conn. SEND FOR TRADE BULLETIN. We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS Wltli onr Stock Seed Farm at Graaa Lake. Mich., and our growing stations In every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all In charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. QIad to quote for present delWery or on (rowing contract for future delivery. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. "Seeds with a Lineage" All Vaurieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynes Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue GARTERS TESTED SEEDSj InCi c€n>merceBieani Carpiniis betule 8-35 ft. 60 Ulmas cami>estra suberosa 18 ft. 70 Hopulus biilsaniifera -0 ft. 18 .*cer Colcliicuin 15-18 ft. 8 Fagus purpurea 15-18 ft. 35 .Japanese Mai)les 3-5 ft. 39 Deutzia g:racilis IVn ft. ~00 Wiegelia rosea 3 ft. Trees were mostly last transplanted three years ago. Auctioneers, N. F. McCarthy, 112 Arch St., Boston, Mass., associated James A. Taber, Middletown, R. I. Sales agent, Alexander MacLellan, 87 John St., Newport, R. I. Lists upon application from auc- tioneers and sales agent. F. T. D. ORDERS FOR MEMORIAL DAY ABROAD Secretary Albert Pochelon, of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Associa- tion has received a letter from William Leighton, a florist of 36 Renfield street, Glasgow, which doubtless will be of considerable interest to florists in this countr.v. Very likely there are many people in America who will be glad to take advantage of this Memorial Day opportunity. The letter follows: Dear Sis: — Last year I was favored by The American Red Cross Society, in London, with an order for Laurel Wreaths for the graves of the Amer- ican Soldiers and Sailors, who perished on the Island of Islay by the wrecking of the two steamers. If it were known to the members of your association that I am in a position to execute orders for Memorial Day here, it might be an inducement for them to receive orders which I would be pleased to execute. Had time permitted I would have circularized all the members of the F. T. D. but we are at the present moment over head and ears in our Spring Seed Trade which occupies the whole of our staff. I thought that I would mention it to you, for if you can make it known, it might be to our mutual advantage. With all good wishes and kindest regards. Yours respectfully, Wm. Lekihton. THE MARKET. Railroad conditions, due to the strike, have played the dickens with the flower markets in most of the larg- er cities. In Boston, for example, it is almost impossible to make shipments so that a glut has resulted. Stock has come in readily enough by truck, but much of it is normally moved out over the rails, for many Boston dealers ship to distant points. Although the market was good on Monday, it kept going down all through the week. Roses were down by Wednesday as low as I'/jC; carnations sold from 2c. to 6c. and everything else was down in the same proportions. The markets in the other cities have had a similar story, although reports from Buffalo do not show as marked slumps. Carnations there are selling from 3 to 6c., sweet peas from $1.00 to $3.00, tulips from $3.00 to $5.00, and mignonette from $3.00 to $6.00. Violets ere down as low as 75c. Pansies are in and selling for 25c. a box. This was about the run of the market in New" York and Pittsburgh when reports came in, but with a downward ten- dency owing to conditions. Since the 12th inst. all express ship- ments from Philadelphia are under em- bargo on account of the switchmen's strike. Outgoing cut flower orders de- pend at present entirely on the parcel post service. This, as a rule, has been very satisfactory but even the mails are affected and there is risk of delay which makes buyers at a distance hes- itate i' ordering. And, of course, affects the market locally. Business is fair but stocks accumulate as the out- side demand is curtailed. The whole- sale distributors are doing their utmost to cover the situation by truck, by trolley and messenger wherever pos- sible and no stone is being left un- turned to meet the emergency. It's not quite so bad as a policemen's strike and doesn't call for the militia perhaps, but it is annoying enough to the general public to almost do so. In a sense rail- road men are public servants like the police and a strike among them calls for more drastic treatment than an or- dinary dispute between individuals. HORTICULTURE VoL XXXI APRIL 17, 1920 No. 16 THE TALK OF THE TRADE The J. M. Gasser Co., of Cleveland, Is a thoroughly up-to-date concern, as Is evidenced by its adveitising methods. A few weeks ago it used the newspapers for an announcement to the effect that on Sunday the green houses would be thrown open to the public without charge. It was stated in the advertisement used that this Is the only Sunday in the year when the firm kept its establishment open, but that on this occasion visitors would see the greatest display of flowers ever made in Ohio. It was announced that among the flowers on exhibition would be 150,000 roses In benches, 100,000 carnations. 50,000 Easter lilies, 25,000 narcissi. 12,000 hardy roses in pots, 4,000 hydrangeas, 4,000 orchids and other favorite flowers In profusion as well as rare African daisies, rich tropical ferns. and sweet old-fashioned mignonette. Certainly this was a first-rate . method in which to prepare the public for Easter business. A special an- nouncement was made, though, that no flowers would be sold or orders taken during the Sunday when the conservatories were thrown open. It was purely a flower show, and a good one, but without doubt it did much to enhance the prestige of the G-assers in Cleveland. For the past few weeks at odd times I have taken up the various types of Chrysanthemums, starting in with the exhibition and large-flowered commercial varieties, through the pom- pons, and now come to the singles and anemones. I am never able to think of single chrysanthemums without having my thoughts go first of all to Mrs. "W. E. Buckingham. It is early and one of the best all-around singles ever put on the market for the commercial grower, and then I think of Mrs. E. D. Godfrey, just as good in every way but a late. These are two old standbys and since their introduction we have been fav- ored with the variety Elizabeth Fire- stone. It comes in between Bucking- ham and Godfrey and in every way is a very valuable variety. These three varieties mentioned are pink of pleas- ing shades and sure to be standards. Then, if you want a later variety. grow Margaret Waite, as you can mar- ket cut flowers of this sort in Decem- ber. It is deep pink and of good habits. For white, I don't know of any vari- ety that will take the place of Menza. This sort is ready for the market the first part of November, but as to pick- ing any single white for earlier or lat- er than this time, there is nothing to compare with this sort as to quality. This also applies to the yellow Golden Menza, which has been tried and is established. Polly Duncan, a light yel- low, semi-double sort, is also a good one for general use. It comes in possi- bly a little bit earlier than Golden Menza. For bronze, I would pick Jane In- galls and Wells' Excelsior. The latter is a tall growing sort, ready to cut about November 1st, and is very good. Ramona is also a good bronze. For a rich crimson, you won't go far wrong in growing Virginia Holden. In the anemones, there are two very excellent yellow ones: Eugene Lan- gaulet and Sunshine, both good. Gol- den Lyda Thomas is a good variety for late work, coming in after Eugene Lan- gaulet. It is tall growing, but the flower sprays are well set up and at- tractive. There are two good white anemones, namely Garza and Blanche, the latter often called an improved Garza; both are good. Emma, a pink Garza, is a good commercial sort an4 Izola, which is ready about Nov. 15th, is probably the best dark colored anemone on the market. Yellow Garza is similar to Garza in habit and form, and has Its place in the list of anemones. A Well Arranged Basket 310 H o irr I C U L T U R E April 17. 1H20 It would seem that carnation men the coming season arc going to be favored with the introduction of some very good varieties. Maine Sunshine has certainly showed itself to be a variety of the first class. It Is true yellow, good size and form, and when seen growinc compels mc to think that It is a good producer and easy doer. As to keeping qualities, anyone who has followed the shows knows that it is of the best. When you think that it traveled from Bangor. Maine, to Chi- cago, to the Carnation Convention, and then came away with the highest award for keeping qualities, you know that It is a winner in that respect. Then we are to have for next season White Delight, which if I am not mis- taken is to be introduced jointly by C. S. Strout and William Sim. It will be Interesting to note that White Delight Is a stronger grower than Pink De- light, and 1 think I am safe in saying that this is an absolute fact. A few days ago. 1 saw a bench of White De- light growing at Mr. Sim's place, the cuttings of which were received on May 17. 1919. You will admit that that is very late, but on April 12. 1920. those plants stood fotir feet tall, are loaded with buds and flowers, and I have seen that same bench off and on since last August and can say right now^ that it has stepped right along every bit of the time, .\hout twenty- five feet of this same bench of White Delight is finished out with Pink De- light planted from earlier cuttings, but benched at the same time, and White r>elight is heavier and stronger In every way. The color of the foliage shows a trifle more blue, but other- wise it is a "Delight" in all char- acteristics. Another thing which I think will be very pleasing to all who like Pink De- light is the fact that both Mr. Sim and Mr Strout state that X^^lite Delight is much easier of propagation. At any rate, these two men have been very successful in the propagation of this varietv this season. in watering, there is no reason in the world why this method should not be a success. I was interested to note the way Mr. Sim handles his young stock. He prob- ably will have in his houses before planting out time one hundred thou- sand or more plants ready for the field. This stock is taken from the cut- ting bench and put into soil in the beds instead of flats or pots, and the way the stock is doing with him is cer- tainly pleasing. Of coiirse. he doesn't nse a rich or heavy soil, but I think the particular point In favor of this method is the saving in labor, and the fact that the cuttings do so well through having cool growing condi- tions at the root: and if care is used Mr. Robert Edgar of the l^ominster Floral Co.. reports a very successful season, and his Easter trade must have been decidedly pleasing to him. Mr. Edgar is a grower of good experience and has turned out a grade of stock that Is marketable and in demand by store men. His location is excellent as he has a shipping territory that reaches out in all directions in a way that is sure to prove satisfactory. I understand that Mr. Edgar is go- ing to confine himself to the pot plant trade, and I think he is decidely wise in expressing himself that he will hold to medium-sized plants. For instance. we all know that this year lilies with eight to ten flowers or more to the pan were slow in moving, but any quantity of plants carrying four, five or six flowers could have been handled. Mr. Edgar will eliminate the carna- tions which have been growing at this range of houses and is going in par- ticularly heavy on Begonias. Cycla- men. Poinsettia. Ramblers, Hydran- geas and Lilies. EXCHANGE RATES BOTHER FLO- RISTS. Much Business Lost by American Grow/ers Under Present Arrang- ment. Canadian florists are very much con- cerned over the rate of exchange be- tween Canada and United States. The contention is being made that the Dominion ought to get along without American flowers. Now in the past a great many flowers have been shipped from United States across the line, especially to Montreal and Toronto. For years Welch Bros., of Boston, shipped great quantities of roses to these cities. Roman Irwin, in New York City, is known as a Canadian shipper. About a year ago conditions made it necessary to curtail much of this trade and within the past few months shipments have been very small. This has been largely the re- sult of the exchange rate, which for a time was up to 15. Now it is down to 9, and doubtless in time the situation will become normal again. Nevertheless, the opportunity is be- ing taken advantage of to build up a wall against American importations, and some very fallacious flgures are be- ing used to prop it up. For example, a Toronto newspaper recently said that cut flowers to the value of $165.- 277.00 annually were taken into Can- ada from United States, and that as far as the import supply is concerned the Dominion ought to be able to do with- out them. Now this is by no means an exact statement of fact. The amount quoted applie.s not only to cut flowers but to all kinds of nursery stock. As a matter of fact, the nursery stock importations made up the larger part of the importations. If Canada is to have this stock under present conditions, it must bring it in from outside. From the statemenUs which have l)een made across the border, the prroneous impression has gone forth as intimated above that the flgures named apply only to flowers, and it is important that this correction be made. There are other factors, too, not com- monly considered. While Canadian florists import cut flowers, Canadian growers export them. Mr. P. Welch, of Boston, who has made a careful study of this whole situation, said a few days ago that quite as many cut flowers leave Canada for the United States as go into the Dominion from this side of the border. While Boston and other eastern cities send flowers up the line, Canadian growers ship them across to Detroit and other points west. Of course in shipping flowers out the Canadian growers get a much greater benefit than results when flow- ers are shipped in. Apart from the ex- change rates, there is a duty on cut flowers imported into Canada and this duty has done much to curtail ship- ments. The suggestion has been made that the duty be taken off cut flowers, but apparently it meets with little ap- proval. Naturally Canadian florists themselves are not united in their opinion on the matter. Some of them live in sections where they can get as many flowers as they need from Can- adian growers. Others find this a very difficult matter. Ernest S. Simmons, of Toronto, is quoted as saying that it is always un- satisfactory to buy imported flowers because they usually arrive in a soft condition and more or less bruised. This is apart from the prohibitive prices. On the other hand, W. W. Gammage, of Toronto, says that there are localities in Canada where cut flowers cannot be produced at certain seasons of the year, nor shipments of flower producing centers be success- fully made at all times. Florists in such sections would find a prohibitive policy a great hardship, and at the same time this policy would not bene- fit home production. George W. Garrity. of Dunlop's, To- ronto, has been interviewed by the Canadian Florist and discusses the sit- uation very intelligently as follows: "There are cases in which it is neces- sary to import some varieties of flow- April IT. 1920 II 0 HT I CU LTUKK 311 ere from the United States, in view of the fact that such flowers are not Brown in Canada. The people of To- ronto, traveling back and forlh as l're(|iienlly as they do, call for and de- mand tlowers which they have seen In eitlier .Vew York or ChicaRo, and which are not procurable in Toronto. In these cases. It is necessary to Import certain flowers. As roses, carnations, and the general run of retail stock are grown here, there is no necessity for the con- tinuance of these inii>ortations. There are cases, in which some florists cheapen stock by importing quantities, and having them billed in, we under- stand, at much less than the market rate. After having them passed by tlie Customs, they can successfully compete with the Canadian pric-es. making sales at almost the cost that the regular dealers have to l)ay for their stock. We believe that there is sufTuienl stock produced in Canada to supply the demand for cut flowers. Of course, dur- ing the heavy demand occasioned by the "Flu" epidemic, flowers were very scarce, not only in Canada, but in the United States. For the general run of business, the stock produced in Canada is sufljcient, and far superior to that produced In the United States. "We do not think it would be proper to prohibit the importation of any salable article, which is necessary in Canada. If the invoices of stock were scrutinized carefully, however, it is not likely there would be much importa- tion of any kind of flower that is grown in Canada, as it would be im- possible to sell as low as the home grown with the addition of duty and war tax. "The growers would not benefit, it they made the prices as reasonable as they are in the United States. The Canadian growers, with few excep- tions, are putting such exorbitant prices on their stock, that some florists are no doubt finding it more profitable to import flowers. It is for that reason that $165,277.00 has been spent for flowers in the United States. Probably most of these flowers passed through Montreal and noi Toronto. If the growers of Can- ada would make a price, that would dispose of their stock, it would stop the week-end sales at about one-quarter to one-third of the listed price, and they could dispose of all their flowers daily, and in many cases would not demoral- ize business." E. J. Hayward. of Montreal, gives it as his opinion that it would be against the interests of the trade generally if an embargo were placed upon the im- portation of cut flowers. He says that there is not sufficient stock produced locally to meet the demands, and that if importations were suddenly pro- hibited, the retailers would be affected (lulte appreciably. He thinks that if restrictions were enforced they might tend to force prices higher and keep the masses at certain seasons from ob- taining the flowers which they want and need. Altogether it is much a matter of location, for II. H. Wright, of Ottawa, declares emphatically that In his opin- ion the linportation of cut flowers is not necessary, there being sufficient stock produced to meet the demand. He says that the whole business would be benefited by prohibiting Imports. Apparently the general feeling is that Canadian florists should buy as little as possible from the United States, while the exchange on Cana- dian currency is maintained, but that enacting drastic measures to totally prohibit importations would be a great hardship The Rock Flower Gardens, Inc., of Kansas City, Mo., has bought 133 acres of land near Independence, paying, it is understood, $fi(),noo. The corpora- tion is a new one. capitalized for $100.- 000. and is distinct from The W. L. Rock Flower Co., although Mr. Rock is chairman of the hoard. Wiley Pen- dleton, of Indiana, is the secretary and treasurer. The corporation will devote itself to the growing of flowers in the open, and expects to produce a-sters. gladioli, and dahlias on an enoTTUous scale. Michael Dohridnia is rei)orted to have purchased the Conrad Schultz greenhouse of Franklin street. West- erly, R, 1 DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGIS- TRATION. Geranium "Betty" Public notice is hereby given that Theodore H. Townsend. horticulturist. New York State School of Agriculture. Morrisvllle. Madison County. N. Y.. submits for registration the new plant here mentioned. Geranium seedling grown at Morris- ville. origin unknown. Plant 12 inches in height, a strong grower and a free bloomer in the spring and summer; has a plain leaf, no zone; flowers four- teen in cluster, single, fine petals; di- ameter of single flower 2Vi in.; flower pink in the bud, opening to pure white, retaining this color. The flowers have red pollen. Originator notes that varieties were crossed here. Including the Geranium and Pelargonium, but the varieties became mixed, and parentage lost. The name proposed is "Betty." in honor of the deceased daughter of ROSES OWN ROOT JO.OOO Kl'SSELI. 2H Inch pbuitn trom '.' >Dd 3 Kyc < uttlntcn. Kxcrllrnt Condition Now. rr^.lHI |>rr 100, $IIM).00 prr 1000. 10.000 A.MKKICAN IIEAITIK8. t'/, Ineb. E.VTBA HTKONO I'l^NTS. R«nd>- Now. (20.00 prr luu, (ItfO.OO prr 1000. The above varlellei* ure »c«rrr; bpttrr order now. \Uo I.IHNI rxlrii llii.- Ihrii- iiii h I llli- Nfr:i,l.\, for Iiiiiii«-4liil4* il<-lli<-r.% . Thf li.l ri>r »:l.;.->.l.(>. iwili-r «lri- if <'iin use. Write for Complete I-lwt of Roue*, C. U. LIGGIT \\ hdleNnlr I'luntsmiin Itulletiii liuildlnK rHll.Al>Kl.l*UIA , ORCHIDS W* (row and Mil ootl>ln( bat ORCHIDS. If joti arc Id the market for thU r'ntt ut plants w* reBpeetfully •ollclt /our lnq«ljia« •nd order*. Hpeolal llata oa applleatlas. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. FERTILIZER - RINO r)I<:i'OSITOR I Will INCREASE and IM- PROVE GREATLY thf Ou:intilv .-ind Quality of Polatocs. Corn. Cabbaae. Tomatoes. Just up and tinwri of handle is full Operation — no twistln^r or turninif of handle. Can be used with powdered or semi- powdoreij material. STYLE "A" for Seed or for Plants from € to 10 Inchci high. STYLE -B" for Any Plant up to V3 in. Thick in Stem. Tested and Approved by Ab- ricuUurat Drpannn-nts and Farm Bvirenns. Hold* 25 Ibt* Style A. <7.S0. delivered Style B. S13.50. de sold ihronch thia medlHin. Don't fall to read orrr th««« Ada. !■ aa^ laaa* Bod 70a may And one or oiore tk^ «4M proT* prolllabU t* yav- 312 HOBTICULTURB April 17, 1920 HORTICULTURE BctBbUihed by WUIlam J. Stewart !> IWM Vol. XXXI April 17, 1920 No. 16 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BT HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING COMPANY 78 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. EDWARD I. FARRINGTON, Editor. Telephone Fort HiU 8664 ADVERTISING KATBS : P^ Ineh, SO Inches t» pace tl-ZS Diaoennt on Contraets for oonBeoatlTe ImsertloBB, as follows: One month (4 times). 5 per cent.; three months <1S times). 10 yar eent. ; six months (26 times). SO per eent. } one year (62 times). M par aent. Para and half pass space, not canseaattTa, rmtas an application. 6VB8CBIPTION BATE«: Ona Tear, lo advance, (1.00; To Forelcm Oaantrles, $2.00; To Canada, (1.S0. ■■tared as seeond-elaaa matter December S, IBOl, at the Poet Office at BoatoD, Mass., nnder the Act of Coagreaa af Uarcb 3, 1867. To comply with a new Post Office requirement, when writing to Hobticjulttjre, please use the following form: HORTICULTURE, 78 DeTonshire Street, Bocton 9, Mau. The city of Boston is divided into districts, and each dis- trict is numbered. If you will observe the number allotted to HoBTiCJUTLruRB:, it will facilitate the delivery of mail to this office. There is no doubt about the fact that the pub- Publicity licity movement among the florists is gaining rapid impetus all over the country. This re- lates not only to the general campaign of the S. A. F., but to the efforts of the local associations to promote the sale of flowers by advertising campaigns. Chicago florists have been the most successful apparently in working out a thoroughly scientific campaign. Moreover, the Chicago advertising could hardly be improved upon. Milwaukee has, of course, devised a publicity plan which has attracted much attention, and the benefits of which are being seen In other cities which have adopted It at least In part. While Baltimore has been a little backward, she is now speeding up and with a four thousand dollar annual fund should be able to make a good showing. Even from the Pacific coast come reports of organized efforts along the same lines. There Is every reason to believe that the publicity work of the California florists will be crowned with complete success, for the memhers of the trade in that state are keen and alert. There still remains much chance for greater co-opera^ tlon and more carefully considered work in Boston, but the ball has been started rolling and it is sure to grow larger as It moves along the well-oUed track of publicity. Occasionally a voice is heard In opposition to the magni- tude of the scheme now being caxrled out, but on the whole the florists are standing behind the movement in close ranks and seem disposed to help in every way they can. This is both to the credit and the advantage of the trade at large. We are glad to welcome back •'The Southeni The Florist," published at Fort Worth. Texas. In Southern 1918 the unusual conditions created by the Florist war made it wise to suspend the paper for the time being. Conditions have improved now to such a degree that publication can be resumed, and "The Southern Florist" comes out with an excellent Easter number. With the prices of paper, printing and illustra- tions constantly advancing, most of the trade papers have pretty hard sledding, and we are happy to find "The South- ern Florist" m a position not only to resume publication but to expand its business as well. We wish that we had space to reproduce Organization in Horticulture all of the Important and timely paper which was read by President Kohout, of the Chicago Growers' Association, at the last meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club. Because of his ac- tivity in the work of organizing the growers of Chicago, he has a right to speak with authority, and his far-sightedness and broad-minded conception of the whole problem cause his words to be given the most respectful and thoughtful attention. The Chicago growers have blazed a trail which should lead to unprecedented success and one which can be followed to advantage by growers in all other sections. The newly organized National Association of Growers of- fers a medium through which local associations can take advantage of what has been learned by the Chicago grow- ers and those of other cities. Mr. Kohout in his address dwelt especially upon the advantages o€ organization, but did not hesitate to speak of the sneers and slanders which were not withheld on some sides at the beginning of the work. In every city where organization is perfected, a certain amount of criticism and holding back must be ex- pected. It takes a long while for some growers to warm up to any new plan. Mr. Kohout pointed out that while a single grower can do little or nothing to Improve condi- tions, a number of growers together can accomplish won- ders. By their united strength they are able to check any abuses which may arise in the trade. Co-operation does not necessarily rule out competition, but It puts It on a friendlier and squarer basis. One paragraph In Mr. Ko- hout's paper deserves special reference. In it he said, "There must be something wrong when our sons refuse to follow the steps of their fathers in the growing of flori- cultural products. There must be something wrong when we attract the lowest type of labor or the overflow from other industries." This brings up one of the most press- ing problems of the grower, and if a way can be evolved to meet Us solution, the trade will be happy indeed. April 17. 1920 HORTICULTURE 313 GREENHOUSE BUILDING Some Important Points Made by Miss Simmons of the Hitchings Co. Miss Annie Simmons, formerly of the Boston office and now connected with the New York office of Hitchings & Co.. greenhouse builders of Elizabeth, N. J., has made quite a reputation for herself as a lecturer, speaking on com- mercial greenhouses and greenhouse construction. She recently gave an extended talk at Bangor, Me., which was reported in one of the local papers. Miss Simmons said that there are two vital questions to be considered in the construction of commercial, green- houses, permanency and result. Both are necessary from a financial stand- point and finance is the principal point to be considered. First, in balancing finances against results, or in lining them up together, there should be no give or take on the part of result. One grows to get re- sults. The results will determine the finances. To get the best results, excluding the question of knowledge of the sub- ject of growing, it is necessary to have a light greenhouse, well heated, and for all time a house which can be de- pended upon to stand the strains put upon it of wind, rain, snow, ice. the million and one things which come to test its reliability. For substantiabllity one usually recommends a full iron frame green- house as being lightest and best, a bit more expensive in the first cost, but less expensive in up-keeps. This type of greenhouse obtains much of its splendid strength and extreme light- ness from the fact that at intervals of eight feet, three inches, there are iron rafters extending in one piece from below the ground line to the ridge or ridge vents. These, of course, take care of much of the weight and re- lieve the sash bars, making it im- possible to materially reduce the size of the latter. Cast iron sills, angle iron purlins and other special parts add to the efficiency of this type of construction. Next ■- comes the half-iron frame house, really almost full iron, but with some wood members taking the place of the iron ones and with the necessary size and additional columns to take care of the glass, wind or snow loads. Ijook around at the successful com- mercial man and size up his proposi- tion. He will, in most cases, have up- to-date greenhouses of the best type supplemented by hot beds and cold frames. He will, if he is in the right location, have an attractive show PLEASE YOUR CUSTOMERS by furnishing themlwith Framingham Evergreens, Triees, Shrubs and Roses . FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES FramiDgham, Mass. CEDAR ACRES GLADIOLI and DAHLIAS Booklets Free B. HAMMOND TRACY, Inc., Wenham, Mass. We Have on Hand the Largest Stock of BOXWOOD RHODODENDRONS All Shape* Parsons' Hardy American Seedlingi 1,000 BAY TREES ah sizea MONTROSE NURSERIES Nurseries: "MONTROSE" Wakefield Center, Mass. N. F. McCarthy co.. Props. Office and Salesroom; 112 Arch St. BOSTON, MASS. house or will have a portion or all of his greenhouses open to the public and the public will call, admire, and buy; and buying is the co-partner ot selling. Decide on your financial investment, look to the future and plan for future extension, put every cent of your money into the best greenhouse you can obtain; if necessary have it small, but of first class construction, then go ahead and get results. GENERAL NEWS NOTES. A new store at 224 Devonshire street, has been opened by Thomas F. Galvin, Jr., who has been in business for himself for several months, and is working up a very nice trade. The new store is in an excellent location close to Winthrop Square. Some of the florists have been greatly, inconvenienced by the dock strike in New York City. Recently Sidney H. Bayersdorfer, of Philadel- phia, spent three or four days in locat- ing lost cases belonging to his firm, which were under the mass of un- handled freight on the wharves. A woman who is making a name for herself in the flower world is Mrs. Most Wondefful Nursery in the Country To Select Large Sizes of Fine Trees for immediate effect Great Bargrains. Thousands to Select from — IN— Douglas, Nomay and Blue Spruce. Nord- manniana, Pectinata, and Concolor Firs. Austrian, Scotch, White and Mu£ho Pines Betinosporas Filifera, Obtasa Nana, Plomosa, Plomosa Anrea, Picifera Aurea, Sguarrosa Veitchee and SuJ- phurea. HEMLOCK BIOTAS Also Birch, Elm, Maples, Tulips, Horse Chestnuts, Linden and Willows, Rho- dodendrons and Knlmias. VISIT OUR NURSERIES CONINE NURSERY CO. STRATFORD, CONN. Established 1895 Reference; Dun & Brad6tre«t Annie E. Howard, of Republic, Mo. Slie sells an enormous number of gladioli and dahlias for cut flowers, having worked up a splendid market. This year she expects to plant about 3.000 dahlias, simply for the cut blooms, and will have in probably 75,000 gladiolus bulbs by the end of the planting season. 314 HORTICULTURE April 17, 1920 "The Telegraph Florist" ' Member of Florists' Teletfr^ph DelWery 124 TREMONT ST. IM H.F.A.LANGE Worcester, Mass. Delivers to all Points in New England 150,000 Square Feet of Olasi Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association MJitCESTED, MASS. Randall's Rower Shop HABRT I. BANDAIX., Proprietor. U«nb«r Florists' Telerrsph Deltverr Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Florists' Telesraph DeUverr Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALX BrVER, MASS. Deliveries of Flowers and PUuit* In FALX BIVKK and oontlKnons territory. The Beacon Florist ' '^^'^^^::^ BOSTON J. EISEMANN, Manager, 14 years head decorator and designer for Penn's. Prcmipt. BtBdent Service Oaaraoteed. HIGH GRADE PUUTTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR UST THOMAS ROLAND; N«hMt.llk«. Florists are showius more interest in Gardenias as evidence accumulates tliat they are coming back into popu- lar favor. You should keep shifting your plants until they are in four or five-inch pots, when they will be large enough for planting out on benches. Gardenias do well in a compost con- sisting of fibrous loam, four parts, leaf mold and cow manure, one part each, with a little sharp sand added. They like a night temperature of 65 to 70 degrees. Many florists find that they do especially well when plunged in ashes well up to the glass rim which gives them a nice moist atmosphere. It is time to get at the old plants of poinsettias. They have rested long enough and should now be started into growth. Shorten back the stems and repot, using as small pots as you can Put them back on a well lighted bench and give them a night temper- r.ture of 65. Old wood cuttings will root in three or four weeks in a warm frame and can be put into three or four-inch pots. You can keep on mak- ing cuttings until August. The Nephrolepis ferns lose none of their popularity and while there are many growers who specialize in them, even small florists like to keep a few plants coming on. You can propagate at any time from now on to July, but remember it is very important to have a bench on which the drainage is per- fect. Light srndy soil is best, for in such soil the ferns will soon produce plenty of runners which will root readily and are easily lifted. In sum- mer the ferns should be frequently sprinkled and shaded lightly. Give your primroses plenty of venti- lation. Thousands of seedlings will be started between now and the last of May, because Primroses are found to be very ready sellers. They like soil containing a good mixture of fibrous loam and well rotted cow manure and leaf mold, but not much manure will be needed. A temperature not over fifty is best for primroses. With sun- shine they can run fifteen degrees high- er. The sowing of primrose seed can go on until the first of May, for even at that late date planting will give you good stock by Decemt)er. Get your ALLSTON& BRIGHTON, MASS. ROGERS FLOWER SHOP ^'T',*;': I'i.ll Cum mon wealth Ave., Allstnii, >las*i. CAMBRIDGE. MASS. 5X1 >IT. .Al m KM WTKEET HAROLD A. RYAN. Inc. ^r" BROCKTON, MASS. Belmont Flower Shoo Mamber r. T. D. LAWRENCE - - MASS. A. H. WAGLAND We Cover LAWRENCK. MBTHUKN, ANDOVEK. NOKTH ANDOVEK, SALEM, N. H. and CantiKuuuB Territory Member of F. T. D. BEVERLY, iMA S. BEVERLY FLOWER SHOP J?T'Tr MALDEN, MASS. J. WALSH & SON ITtT. 'lori^'t l-IAI_i_, T>^e Telephone 1422 4 Main Street, TAUMTON, MASS. National Florist for Taunton and Vicinity ^ tiCID£ BROS CO WAftaDTcroMAc GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Menlwr Florists Telegraph Dehrerr " FLOWERS The Best at The Lowest The luirsest Popular Price House In Philadelphia F. M. ROSS Send orders to 136 So. 62nd Street, Philadelphia. Otber Stores IS So. 60th St., 212 R. Olrard Avenue PHILADELPHIA Member Floriets' Teleg^raph Delivery. Orders from all except members of the F, T. D. ni u st be acoompanied by remittance. JOHN BREITMEYER'S Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs - . . Higli Grade Cut Blooms We oover all MlchlKan points and gaed eeetlont of Ohio, Indiana and CaAada. Members Florlate' Telecrapfa DellT«r7 Aaeoetatlon. April 17, 1920 HORTICULTURE 315 KANSAS CITY Traiufer Your Order* to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue DARDS FLOWER SERVICE kas apelt OCARANTEBD SATISFACTION for nearly FIFTY TKARS. KeCvUr Earopean salllDga cow eatablUhed. Lat ni fill your order* for Steamer Flower ■•■kete, Corsaces and Artlatia Bozea at CHa* Flowers. DARDS, Inc., Florist, Ml Madison Ave., New York S.A.ANDERSON 440 Main 5U Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON mtirviea mesna freak, atiirdy Moak and prompt dellverlea In BCFFAXO, LOOKPOBT, NIAGARA FALliS and WBBTERN NEW TOBK. Mambar Tloriata' Tal«craph DeUrary HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Tatapfcfia UM >a4 L UW 141S Farnum St. OIVIAIHA, IMEB. THE KNOBLE BROTHERS CO. Flo-uHTM and Nursery Prodactt Mambar Flariata' Talerraph DeUraar We are well equi(>ped to handle your orders. taM W. Mth atraat OLiBTHLANV. «. THE SMITH & FETTERS CO 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. GRAKELOW Ez^ Everyihing in Flowers Broad Street at Cumberland ^ Pari( Ftoitri Go. B. E. GILLIS, PrMldent. E. P. NHnHAN, SMrvUry. IN THE %.t year •«>rTl«« t* dctl^M' Fl«wer* or l>e«l«iM am Order by Te.|«- rnkpb or oUMnri**. Prompt Bellabl* 8«rTt«». GEORGE H. COOKE ronnecClent Ave. and L. St. WABHINOTON. D .0. early primulas into the pots as quickly as possible and shade them slightly. When the freesias are through flow- ering do not dry them off too quickly, but withhold water gradually until the tops have died down. Then the bulbs can be shaken out and stored away until July or August. It is worth- while giving special attention to these bulbs as the flowers should be in no little demand next season. The heavy sale of climbing roses at Easter time will encourage the florists to have a good stock of these plants for next season. They can be started now from dormant plants. Why doesn't some grower around Boston who has a range of glass suit- able for the purpose go in for ferns? I don't mean bench-grown stock, but pot-grown; plants that will be market- able from 4, 5%, 6 and 8-inch pots, but above all they must be pot-grown, not that stock that is taken from the benches with long, straggly fronds, then iMtted up and sent to the stores. That stock isn't satisfactory; the store- men know it, but are unable to help themselves, as really good pot-grown ferns are not available around New England, at least not in any quantity. They certainly would bring a price that would pay for handling them, and I believe that the grower who finishes up a lot of ferns of the quality men- tioned is going to be satisfied with re- sults. Florists growing Odontoglossums are approaching the most difficult season of the year for these plants, for their native haunts seldom find a tempera- ture running over 65 degrees. The one safe plan is to move them before the nights get very warm to a house which has a northern exposure and where there are shades about twenty Inches above the glass. Shades of this sort will admit air in abundance and yet help to keep the house cool. Odonto- glossums need careful syringing as well as plenty of ventilation. The Crispum section also likes plenty of water at the roots but the Grande sec- tion is better when allowed to dry out occasionally. CLEVELAND Aa GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. tWIII take good care of your ordora Memiert y F. T. D. Atacciatim. DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country t» New York City Write or Talacraph 2139-2141 Broadway, New Yoik Telephone 1SSS-18SS Oohiabaa KOTTMILLER, Florist 426 Madiaon Ave. and 49th St., New York. Alto Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone. Morray HIU T8S Ont-of-towD Orders SoUelted. Loeatlea Central. Personal Attentlaa. Member F. T. D. Asao. G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Assa. NEW YORK. N. T. 106S Madison Avenue Member F. T. D. ADOLPH MEYER 'Phone L«nox 2S62 Flowers delivered promptly in Greatar New Tork City and Neighboring Statea THE I. M. QASSER COMPANY. CLEVELAND Euclid Avaaaa The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Dellvared aa maU ar talecrapk ardav tar any itiaal— . la aay part et tka BaaUala^ JOHN H. DUNLOP «-!• Waa« Adelalda St. - TOIM>IfT», On. Whm totiting to mmtion HORTICULTURM 316 HORTICULTURE April 17, 1920 SOLVING GROWERS' PROBLEMS Mr. Kohout Talks About the Work of the Growers' Association In Chicago. At the last meeting of the Chicago Florists' CJub. Mr. Joseph Kohout. president of the Commeroial Flower Growers of Chicago, read a paper which aroused much interest because of its frank, intelligent discussion of growers' difficulties and growers' prob- lems. A few important extracts from the paper are given below: The strength of our organization is what makes our organization :ome- thlng more than a name. Organiza- tion today Is the jiroduct of modern business enterprise. Competition may be the life of trade but co-operation is creeping in by competitive business becoming organized. As growers our organization has a distinct purpose, so we look kindly to practical reforms as are adaptable to our needs. We avoid a selfish purpose In always hav- ing in mind the welfare of all those en- gaged In the Industry. The leadership of any organization should be devoid of any control or Influence of . the stronger members over the weak. Or- ganization of growers wherever they may be should tend to protect capital investment, stabilize prices as much p.s possible, Improve labor conditions and restrain wasteful competition. Im- proved production, improved market- ing and fair profits fairly represents the wishes of our organization. To ob- tain these desires we hope to obtain the favorable viewpoints of the com- mission wholesaler, the retail florists and the public at large. The grower is the backbone of the flower business yet we have trusted a larger part of our interests to somebody else. There is the commission man who always derives his profits from the work of the grower — there Is the retailer who derives his profits In adding his cost of selling to his purchase price while the grower takes his chances on a possible profit of the unregulated law of sup- ply and demand, hence he now comes in on creating a demand for his prod- ucts that win lead to a profit over the annual average cost of greenhouse production. Some day 1 hope to see a maximum selling price around the holidays because of the extra demand and a minimum price on an overabun- dance whether because of heavy pro- duction or a small demand. In either case we should establish an equilib- rium or a law of average to safeguard a margin of profit to continued suc- cessful flower production. "Stock dumped has cost us millions Get Ahead Sow Now For Next Christmas PRIMULA CHINENSIS Per 2S0Soe FBrnhqar'a Olant Daoh«» (White with pink tone, primrose eye) $1.78 Farqnlwr'i Olajat Whit* 2.00 Sow Now For Strong Spring Plants ANTIRRHINUM Giant Rose PlnJk Olant WUte ■.^ OS., OS., .00 .60 Olant Tellow % o»., Olant Scarlet H oi., .00 .40 OABNATION MARGUERITE. Farqnhar's New Olant Mixed, 1/ie oz., n.25; H oz., $2.00 LOBEO^IA. Farqnhsr'e Dark Bine, Dwarf H OS., $0.86; hi, oc, $1.60 PBTTJNIA. Farqnhar's Ruffled Olants Mixed 1/18 oz., $4.00 SALVIA SPLENDEN8 BONFIRE >4 01., $1.00; OC., $3.76 SALVIA 8PLENDEN8 COMPACTA % OS., $1.00; 01.. $3.60 ■ALVIA SPLENDKNS % OS., $0.76; OI., $2J5 •ALVL4 ZURICH % ot., $J.30 VERBENA. Farqnhar's GUnt Bine, Pink, Soariet, White, H 01., $0.36; hi oz., $0.00; os., $2.00 VERBENA. Farqnhar's Mammoth H)-brld* Mixed, hi OS., $0.3S; hi oz., $0.80; os., $2.00 mfCA. Bright Ros«, WhlU with roM «7«. P«r« White M OS.. 90M; oa., $1.78 R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY BOSTON, MASS. STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY Bolgiano's "Big Crop" Seeds "TESTED AND TRUSTED" OVER A ORNTUBY Speoial Prle« List to Floriste and Market Gardeners. Write for a •opj at oaoe — It win sare you monex. J. BOLCIANO & SON BALTIMORE, MABTXAKD EVERYTHING IN CUTTINGS AND SMALL POT PLANTS MAGIC HOSE SEEDS AND BULSS NICO FUME ROMAN J. IRWIN IMPORTER S21 6th Ave. NEW YORK GARDEN SEED BBBT, CARROT. PARSNIP, RADISH as4 OARDBN PEA 8BBD Is Tsrletj ; als« othsr Items of the short crop of this past teasoa u well as a fnU Una of Garden 8««da, wUl bs qnoted joD spon appUeatloB to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS S2DerSt,N£W YORK and 0R> NC£ C0^^. SEEDS, BULBS. PLANTS JOSEPH BR£CK & SONS, CORP. «T-M North Marko* Btroot BOSVOK, MAM. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BUUS Horlicuiturai Sundries 166 W. aSpd St., NEW YORK of dollars and finally we believe we have the plan In grasping the value of advertising to reduce such losses. The supply in excess of the demand starts unstable and erratic prices before the public, while the demand In excess of the supply has a tendency to make prices more uniform before the public. If the retailer can be brought to har- monize his selling prices to his pur- chase price on an established basis, selling on a minimum and maximum price, such regulation might reduce the waste in the sales and distribution of the growers' products. The National organization could well branch out as a result of our success in Chicago, since Chicago's geographical position lends an influence to support the ac- tivities of a resident organizer, so as to April 17. 1920 11 () i; !• I (■ f l.T I- If K 317 further effect state or sectional orgunl- zations among the growers. Our plan of organizations adopted along National lines will bring to oth- er growers the remarkable progress we have made within a year's time. Our preliminary experience Is avail- able to growers surrounding other cen- ters of distribution. After these va- rious organizations have been perfect- er, one section of the county will learn from the other. It is surprising how the Chicago growers overcome trade Jealousies and suspicion and get to- gether toward friendly co-operation. On a national basis our organization win co-operate with the scientific and theoretical experimental work in flori- culture. We can deal safely with posi- tive results and leave the experimental stations do the experimenting. A national organization can give us an exchange of the best cultural meth- ods, knowledge of the best markets, supply the different local organization with instructors and organizers for every prospective and permanent or- ganization. As our industry advances we become Individually more ready to surmount difficulties and make our profession it) keeping with the most advanced meth- ods in practice in other Industries. Our national organization will stand out like the rock of Gibraltar to hus band our resources to meet any emergency. THE CLEVELAND CONVENTION Plans Being Perfected for a Big Gath- ering in the Ninth Garage It has been definitely settled that the annual convention and trade ex- hibition of the S. A. F. August 17, 18 and 19th, next, shall be held In the Ninth Garage, St. Clair avenue and East 6th street. Cleveland. The building is of fireproof rein- forced concrete and steel construction, equipped with a modern sprinkler system. A whole floor of the immense building has been leased, which allows of about 20,000 sq. ft. of space being available for the trade exhibition. The sessions of the convention will he held on the same floor. In quarters parti- tioned off from the rest of the floor, but light and cheerful, and having en- try from the exhibition floor. Thete Is every convenience for a gathering of this kind, and the convention and ex- hibition will be most comfortably housed. The location of the N'inth Garage is Immediately adjacent to the very heart of the downtown business, shopping. LILY BULBS storage GIGANTEUM, RUBRUM, ALBUM, AURATUM MELPOMENE, LILY OF THE VALLEY Careful storage, prompt express shipment on dates as arranged TUE8K BEADY NOW GLADIOLUS, TUBEROSES, CANNAS, CALADIUMS WBIT* FOB PBICVa VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY 33 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. THIS SEASON'S NEW ROSES PILGRIM CRUSADER PREMIER RUSSELL HADLEY We are r«cel%'lni dally uhlpmenta of thcMi new Bo«e(, in larce qnantltle*, aad eAn fornl»h name on short notice. We have a larne itock at aU tlmea of oholoe CABNATION8, OHBTSAlfTH*- KU1I8, OKCH1U8. VAXi.EY and AMBBJCAN BE1AUTIJ58. tat DEVON8HIBE BTRKETT BOSTON, MASS. T.L, Main 6267 WELCH BROS. CO. FAMOUS WABAN ROSES Grown %nA sold «xoliulTelj by WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES KoHCH at whole«ale; shipped by expreee anywheffv. Kinds: Ratsell, Hadley, Ophelia, Premier, Thayer, Brilliant, KillameT, White Killamey. Conti-actt given for miniiniim delirerie* daily or weekly, with protection in Holiday Season*. Write or telephone BOSTON OFFICE, 15 BEACON STREET Mention this Paper HATMARKET 8«« financial, office and amusement dis- trict ot Cleveland. It Is Just across the street from the new three million dol- lar Convention Hall. It Is one block from the City Hall, two blocks from the post office, three blocks from the public square, two blocks from Euclid avenue, and one block from the Hol- lenden Hotel. The transportation lines of the city, railroads, Intenirban and street cars, centre In and around Public Square. Visitors journeying to the convention in their own automo- biles, can store their cars In the Con- vention Building. Plans of the Trade Exhibition floor, showing the different blocks of space available tor exhibits, will be Issued about the middle of April, and the sec- retary will be pleased to mall one, with regulations governing exhibits and blank forms of contracts, to any- body making request for same. The rate for space Is 60c (sixty cents) per square foot. The selling of merchan- dise by persons or firms not having engaged space will not be allowed, un- less such person or firm shall have secured a permit or license from the Secretary, the fee for which Is twenty dollars. The exhibition classes will be as fol- lows: Plants, cut blooms, boilers and heating apparatus, greenhouse struc- tures, fiorlsts" supplies. Including fancy pottery, bulbs, seeds and garden reqtil- sltes. miscellaneous. Judges of trade exhibits will be appointed by Presi- dent Miller in advance of the Conven- tion, who will examine all exhibits and make detailed reports on them in the afternoon of the opening day. Exhib- itors showing novelties, or improved devices which they wish to have ex- amined by the judges for special no- tice, or award, are required to make an itemized entry ot them In advance. For exhibits deemed worthy, diplomas in three grades are granted, as fol- lows: Certificate of Merit, Honorable Mention. Highly Commended. NEW ENGLAND. A new concern to handle ferns has been organized at Adams, Mass. It will be known as Robert Groves, Inc., and the Incorporators are Robert Groves. Blanche Groves, Thomas Groves. William Baker and William Paro, all of Adams. The capital stock of the concern Is given as $75,000. 318 HORTICULTURE April 17, 1920 RAMBLING OBSERVATIONS OF A ROVING GARDENER ranged for ready reference and quick absorption. It seems to me no better plan could be devised to interest amateurs in the growing of flowers than for garden clubs to throw open their meetings and have talks given by ex- perienced men who can make practi- cal demonstrations of what they are talking about. At a recent meeting of the Rochester, N. Y. Rose Society. .Arthur Scheonfelder talked on rose culture, and to illustrate his points used actual rose bushes which he trimmed and pruned. At a recent club meeting in Boston Mr. Letson of Car- bone's gave a demonstration of ar- ranging cut flowers, which was very instructive and helpful. This is a line of work which may be developed to a much greater extent. Certainly we must take off our hats to some of the Englishmen when it comes to getting out elaborately illus- trated catalogues. United States edi- tion of the wholesale seed catalogue of Kelway & Sons is just at hand, and is far ahead of any American catalogue that I have seen as regards prodigality in the use of illustrations. If cuts cost as much proportionately across the water as they do here, the investment represented by this catalogue must be a heavy one. The pictures, however, are an extremely valuable part of the catalogues as they make it possible tor buyers to know just what they are get- ting, so far at least as appearance is concerned, and as for quality, there is never any question about Kelway seeds. The cut of Kelway's New Crested Frost-proof Borecole is a gem. The plant illustrated might easily be mistaken for a pendant of a necklace. The beans and the cabbages are given much attention and beautifully illus- trated, but for that matter, so are the flowers, a picture of the perennial Gaillardia being especially fine, so that the book is uniformly good throughout. It is in this country, though, that color has been used to greatest advan- tage by nurserymen. I am reminded of this fact by another little brochure which has come in from Hicks Nur- series. It deals mostly with the lesser known shrubs, a fact which I am very glad to mention, because buyers often find it difficult to locate certain plants which they have read about and wish to obtain. Among the most charming colored illustrations in the little book is one of Enkianthus campanulatus. This is a shrub which has won much admiration In the Arnold Arboretum, and is worthy of wide planting. Its fall color as well as its unusual flowers make it very desirable, and they flour- ish with the same care that Azaleas require. 1 notice that in the Garden .Magazine the Hicks people are featur- ing the Japanese Turquoise Berry, without giving the botanical name. The plant described is really Symplocos paniculata. Its light blue berries, borne, in late summer, are really very ornamental. Unfortunately the birds like them all too well and sometimes strip a plant in a few hours. There is an excellent colored illustration of the fruit in the Jlicks catalogue. In sev- eral other instances fruit instead of flowers has been chosen for the pictures, and we are shown the Ijerries in color of Photina villosa. Viburnum Seiboldii, and Cotoneaster divaricata. I have also been interested in the catalogue issued by Moon's Nurseries of Morrisville, Pa. It is well known Mr. Moon is president of the National Nurserymen's Association, and one of the most active nurserymen in the country in putting the business on a more stable basis than in the past. As is to be expected, he gets out advertis- ing matter which is quite different from the old fashioned catalogue. The attractively bound little book at hand is entitled. 'On Beautifying the Home Grounds" and contains many hints and, illustrations which will be of great value to home makers. As a matter of fact there is a general and commendable inclination on the part of several- prominent nurserymen to get away from the conventional type of literature. As a result, some of them have produced catalogues which are fully as valuable to the planter as many of the books which sell for a dollar or two in the stores. Take, for example, the literature of the Framing- ham Nurseries, Framingham, Mass. Mr. Wyman, the energetic young man who is at the head of the concern, gets out a catalogue which contains an amazing amount of information ar- Reference should be made also to the catalogue of the Little Tree Farms, with headquarters at 6 Beacon street, Boston. So completely are these cata- logues illustrated and so definite and valuable the information given, that they have been adopted by schools and other institutions for regular use. THE ROCK GARDENS It seems as if the exhibition of rock gardens in Horticultural Hall in May might open a world of new botanical interest to many of us, for we have done so little with mosses and lichens. We exhibit each year the edible and poisonous mushrooms. But I recall with delight the scarlet tops to some of the soft gray mosses, the wiry stems of some of the green mosses which we would twist Into fairy chains when children by pulling off the tiny caps at the ends of the stems, then bringing the ends towards the roots back into the empty sockets. The space of these gardens, two and a half feet by three may be too small to show the beautiful and varied color of our New England rocks, yet the polished pebbles of our beaches could be used with advantage. Gold fish are ruled out, as although they have lived through the winters in our ponds, they are not native to New England. But if anyone wishes to add animal life to the interest of his gar- den he could make a pool and intro- duce a tiny turtle, or the tadpoles and frogs. . Yet I believe that one of the chief beauties of these gardens will be In the variety of native ferns which may be used. There will be violets and other flowers to give color to the gar- dens with the bright red berries of the partridge-vine or mitchella, which stay under the brown leaves of our for- ests through the winter, to brighten it all. Then there will be the fun of see- ing how beautiful we can make these gardens with the rocks, flowers and ferns which we find growing in New England. M. R. Case. Hillcrest, Weston. April 6, 1920. The Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety and the Horticultural Society of New York together with the New York Florists' Club, will soon hold a meet- ing at the American Museum of Natural History, New York City, to protest against Quarantine No. 33. April 17. I»•» Sork ! CG. HILL CO. Wholesale Florists Pleaae mention Horticulture when wrlttac. RCED (SL KCLLER 122 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufartare all oar iitai DisigBS, Baskets, Win Work &Noveltiu and .irt- (le.ilers In Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists' Beanlaites THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cat Decorative ETergreens Highest Standard of Quality. Largest Stock in America. \Viite for Illustrated Catalog' of Greens and Florists' Supplies 11© W. 28th St.. - - NEW YO«K WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We have a namerous clientage of New York City buyers and the demand exceeds our supply. This Is especially true of Rosea. We have every facility and abund- ant means and best returns are aaanred for stock consigned to us. Addreaa Tour Shipmente to UNITED CUT BXOWKB CO., INC. Ill W. asth St., New York D. .1. Pappaa. Pre*. FRANK J. REYNOLDS GO. Wholesale Florists Peaf Oa-operatlTe Flower Ma»fc«< 200 DETON8HIRE BTBKBT B08T0N. HA88. MHCHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, inc. WHOLESALE COMBISStON FLORISTS Cn^lganienta BoOattad Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty S4 MNDOIPII ST. 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The new tubers which form, when planted In this manner will form sufficiently deep and receive plenty of moisture, while, If they were planted with the t»Der standing on its end", the new tubers would form near the top of the ground, and the plant would become stunted, or would not be able to give best re- sults, which would show in lack of blossoms. .1. K. Alex.^nder. NEW BOOKS La-ndscape Architecture, by Henry Vincent Hubbard and Theodora Kim- ball, Harvard University Press, Cam- bridge. Price $1.50 postpaid. Henry Vincent Hubbard, Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture at Harvard University, and Theodora Kimball, Librarian of the School ot Landscape Architecture at the same institution, have collaborated in pro- ducing a volume which although bound in paper should be of enduring value The rapid growth of landscape archi- tecture has made very desirable a gen- eral scheme of classification, and the one which has been worked out at Har- vard is the first of the kind to be pre- sented between covers. It can be used by practitioners, librarians and stu- dents. June 12, 1920 HORTICULTURE 323 ASTICA For GrienkoKi Glazing USE IT MOW F. 0. PIffiOE CO. i; w. BiitUDWMr NEW YORK Uasttca Is elastic and teDaclous, admits of eipaoslon and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass as occure with hard putty. Last longer than putty. Easy to apply. ". 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One thoroughly experienced in raising carnations, chrysan- tlu'niums and miscellaneous plants. Good wasres See JOHN W. BEAL, Third Floor, ->s Suiiiiner St.. Boston, Massachusetts. Just Out Ttie Nursery Manual By L. H. Bailey An Indispensable book for every nur- seryman. Complete directions for prop- agating every kind of nursery stock, with many Illustrations. Copies sent from the otBce of HORTICULTURE upon receipt of price, $2.50. )reer'8 Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenbouaes Drive tiMT and trae, becante t>oth bevels are on the same tide. Can't twist and break tiia class in 'Irtvine. Gatvao'' ized and will not rust. No rights or leftJ The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. Nootbers like It Order from your deale^ or direct from ns. tOOO, We. postpaid. Ss^mplei free. EEHRT A. D&EBR J 714 Chaatnnt BtrMt> Phlla4«lphiA. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE 324 HORTI CULTURE June 12, 1920 Every Reader of "Horticulture" Needs DR. L. H. BAILEY'S BRAND NEW **dard Cyclopedia of ilture Mor« .-t* qnarto volames. More thmn (,800 vrngt. C4 (nil psK* ezqolslte color plates. Ml beBatUnl full px* lukUtonm. than 4,000 text encnkTlnc*. 50* Oellaberater*. Ap»r*ziaatel7 4,000 Keners, 20,000 ■peclei and 40,000 plant namei THE New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture has been freshly written in the light of the most recent research and experience. It is the fullest, the newest, the most authoritative of all works of Its kind and constitutes the most conscientious attempt that has ever been made to compress the whole story of our horticultural thoug:ht. learnina and arliievement into one set of books. It is both an Encyclopedia and a Manual. A Few of the Many Important New Features Key to Identification of PlanU '^'"•/' «' /'T^f* '" r^P*' ' one to nnd the name of a plant. The name thus found la quickly' referred to under Its alphabetical location, where full icformation will be found In regard to It. Synop»i« of Plant Kingaom Thi« i. one of the moat un- •* "^ " portant features of the new edition. It constitutes a general running account of the classes, orders, and groups of plants, with a brief sketch or character- isation of 218 of the leading families comprising those that yield practically al." the cultivated plants. These family de- scriptions give the botanical characters ; the number of genera and species and thj ranges; a list of the Important genera; brief statements In regard to the neefal plants ; and diagram- matic illustrations. Dlottrationi '^'■'^^ ■'^ ^ colored plates ; M fall page half- tones ; and more than 4,000 engravlnga which serve as guides In the text. This is an analysis of all technical terms that are used Ip the work and in similar works. It comprises botanical and horticultural terms with brlaf defl- nltlons The Glouary In Vol- ume I Translation and Prononciation of Latin Name* is Inserted a list of between 2,000 and S,000 Latin words ased as species — names of plants, giving the Bngllsh equivalent or translation and the pronunciation. Class Articles Special effort has been made to secure the best cultural advices for the plants requiring peculiar or particular handling. Here are some of the titles of these articles : Ante ; Autumn Gardening ; Bedding ; Dis- eases; Drainage; Floral Designs; Formal Gardening; Hotbeds and Coldframes; Insects; Landscape Qardenlng; Lawn Plant- ing; Orchards; Rock Gardening; Subtropical Qardenicg; Tools and Implements; Village Improvements; Window Boxes, etc. General Index The final volume contains a complete Index to the entire work, enabling the reader to locate volume and page of any sub- ject he has In mind. The complet« set of h'x decorated buckram .vou for only for 6 months of $42 lia« bee e set of h'x volumes, bound in .iN'" v^'^ .\.'^"^ ^ v*- ickram, will be delivered to .<» V^*^ v'^ v^^'*'' te'' ' $6 down and $6 a inonlh .^ ^^^ s<> •C^'^o'^ o< », until tlie full amount .s* „ *^e'" c< ^^ v^'^.^ Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. O. KAINS Lecturer on Horticulture, Colombia University Few practices In the handling of plants, especially fruit bearing plants, attract so much interest as do those of pruning. The method.s are so varied, the results so diverse, and the opinions of growers so apparently con- tradictory that this subject is always one of the most interesting, and the surest to hold attention and arouse discussion. Particularly during the last ten or fifteen years when the principles of plant physiology have been more and more satisfactorily applied to plant production and man- agement has interest settled in pruning. During the latter half of this time also more and more investi- gations and tests have been conducted by experiment stations and other workers to test out methods and principles in the interest of science and for the benefit of growers. The accumulation of such new knowledge has become very considerable especially in the last de- cade, but it is necessarily so scattered that very few growers have access to it, hence the demand for a book, which shall present the really important features of these investigations as well as set forth the fundamental principles based upon the laws of plant growth. This volume is lavishly Illustrated mainly by actual photographs of specimens which show good and bad praetieas. The author has spared neither time nor ex- pense in gathering his photographs, each one of which tells its story. After a few pages of introduction the author discusses Plant Physiology as related to pruning. A chapter takes np the Philosophy of Pruning, itself a very in- teresting subject. Then follows a classlfleatlon and clear discussion of Buds, very fully illustrated from life. How Wounds Heal Is an exceedingly Interesting chapter, as are also those on Prevention and Kepair of Mechanical Injuries, Pruning Nursery Stock, Young Trees, Mature Trees and Odd Methods -if Pruning and Training, Re- juvenating Neglected Trees and Practical Tree Surgery. Profusely lllnstrated. 400 pages. S% x 8 Inches. Cloth. Net, $2.00. horticdlthre pubItISHing co. 78 Devonshire Street Boston, Maes. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice By M. G. KAINS We have had many inquiries from time to time for a reliable and up-to-date book on plant propa- gation, but were always at a loss to find any pub- lication that we could recommend. The subject has been dealt with in fragmentary manner only In books that have come to our notice. 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WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND 326 HORTICULTURE April 24, 1920 Henry H. Barrows FERN SIPECIALIST Write for Price*. H. H. BARROWS, WhitmaD, Mass. CHARLES H. TOTTY CH RYS ANTHEMUMS IVIADISOIM, IM. J. Nephrdepis Norwood Best Cresfeil Fern 4 Inch pot«, oxtrm henvj, $35.00 per hiiA- dred ; € Inoh, $76.00 per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY/'"^^?!'-''"'*- ^rft^w Q«j^^r« ^^r%r\^ Awarded Certlflc«te of Merit at 8. A. F. Sl O. H. New York Convention. And 100 other notable kinds. Alwayi ask for 8WA8TIKA BRAND C ANNAS. Til. COHMS> * |"iE"| WeST GROVE LjonEsco. [in I wnn ,u,s.a. H^t art tmitcriiirt It Iht It/ttritrywun t FwKd ftr Mttfhtl Dntla^mtnt CEDAR ACRES Gladioli and Dahlias Booklets Free B. H.VMMOND TR.\CY, INC., Wenham, Mass. THOM&S J. GREY COMPANY SETBDS, BtTLBS AND IMP1.EMENTS WHOLESALE AND BETAEL Rvseleoted Strains In Seeds Improved Styles »n Implemeats Catalogue apon Application 16 So. Market Sto 86) in FLORIOCLTUBE, \nEGETABLE GAR- DENING, FRUIT GROWING, POULTRY. BEES and allied subjects. Banuner Course — Anrnst 2-Aoeust »8 Write for Circular SCHOOL OF HORTICULTURE Ambler, Pa. (18 mllea from PhUadelphla) Bllzabetli Leletitan Lee. Director NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. A second time within a week or two we are pleased to note the pro- gressiveness of Michigan florists. Al- bert G. Boehringer, treasurer of the Saginaw-Bay City Floricultural So- ciety, writes: "The Saginaw-Bay City Floricultural Society, by a resolu- tion, instructs me to write a cheque for $25.00 and mail it to you as our subscription to the National Publicity Campaign for this year." Doubtless, there are many other trade organizations in the country which could follow the example set b> the two Michigan bodies. The Slogan Billboard. It is a splendid time now to install one of the "Say it with Flowers" bill- boards. Many a florist's establishment furnishes an ideal location for a board, and it might also serve to hide in a way an unsightly shed or outbuilding. These billboards are very attractive, painted in the official colors, and serve their purpose admirably. They are supplied at actual quantity cost, $50 each, delivered — and are worth this amount for the material in them. A large number of these boards are now complete, and ready for immediate shipment. The Cleveland Florists' Club recently ordered 20 billboards, and they were shipped on the day the order was received. Many other clubs could use a similar quantity. It would be a great thing for our cam- paign if 500 of these signs distributed throughout the country were flashing to a million or more people daily our message. "Say It with Flowers." Change of Quarters for Our Adminis- tration Offices. Owing to lack of sufficient space for the requirements of our Administra- tion Offices, the Society has taken larger quarters in the old Siegel- Cooper Building, 41-43 West 18th street. New York, and the offices will be located there on and after April 25. In the same building will be a concen- tration of wholesale florist interests, a concentration which has been the dream for years of many in the trade Visitors to New York, who look over this new market — and, of course, all will do so — are cordially invited to call at our offices on the mezzanine floor. All the facilties of the offices are at their disposal, and mail and tele- grams may be addressed there at any time. Our members will be made to LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS DELPHINIUM NEWPORT ROSE DRACAENA INDIVISA SALVIA ZURICH SMILAX SEEDS GRASS SEED MIXTURES OF ALL KINDS Send For Our Catalogue. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street Through to 64 Park Place NEW YORK CITY THE HOUSE OF KELWAY Has a reputation of 70 years behind It as a guarantee. For three generations we have been Growers and Selectors of pedigree stocks of BRITISH SEEDS Get our prices for booking forward orders (delivery after 1920 harvest), not ton?orrow, but NOW. State your requirements, we do the rest. Efficient and prompt attention given to all inquiries. Specialties: Garden Seed and Farm Boot Seeds. KELAVAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers, LANGPORT, ENGLAND. GIGANTEUM & HARDY ULLIES GLADIOLUS CANNAS AND OTHER SPRING BULBS Write for prices AMERICAN BULB CO. 17S M. Wabash Ave CUcitc*, lU. E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Unden Are. ISTIirOTOX. K. t. BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are snbserlbers to the Nnrserymen's Fond for Market Development, also "Say It With Flowers" PobUolty Campaisn. BULBS LIL.IUM GIGANTEUM, also HAKDIES shipped notv or later from cold storage from New York, Denver, Chicago and lyondon (Canada). For immediate shipment Per 100<» COCOS WEDDELLVXA Seeds $8.00 ARECA IvUTESCENS Seeds 4.75 ASPARAGUS PLFM. NANUS Seeds 2.50 (Special price for lar^je quantities) I5AMBOO STAKES. Natural and Green in all sizes. Write for prices stating your require- ments. McHUTCHISON & CO. '•"^^rYokK- April 24, 1920 H t) H Tl C U L T U 1{ E 327 feel quite at home, as, indeed, they should be. Mother's Day. Any florist who has not received a broadside descriptive of the publicity helps for Mother's Day business should write for one to the florists' Publicity Service Bureau of the S. A. F. and O. H.. 4.31 South nparhnni Street. Chicago. The Campaign Fund. .■\s far as can be learned, the florists throughout the country did an un- usually large Easter business, result- ing in greater profits to the trade. It might be exi>ected that many of those who have not yet contributed to the Campaign Fund would now come across with the subscription so long anticipated from them. But it looks as though we may go on expecting. Expectancy is a bad habit. For years and years the florists have made ex- pectancy the basis of operations. Now when we have an active movement to turn expectancy into actuality, most of those who are to benefit seem un- willing to support the fund that is making the change. They are not helping to help themselves. Our com- mittee cannot pay our publicity bills with expectations. Why not help them toward materialization — send a cheque right away for any amount circum- stances will permit, and it will be found to be a mighty good investment. New Subscriptions. The following subscriptions have been received and are in addition to those previously announced, annually for four years, unless otherwise stated : Wm. Sohtinmnn. Newport, Ky.. adil'l $5.00 ,T. H. M.Ttthewson. Sheboygan. Wis., adti'i n.on S. S. Peniiock & Co.. 117 W. 28th St., N. Y. r., fifld'l ino on G. R. Rain.«i)urgr. Souiersworth. N. H Ifi.OO Jas. W. Rigcs & Co.. Three Rivers. Mich "lOO Duti'h Bull) Growers, Sassenheim. Holland, 1 yr 1.000.00 The Webster Greenhouses, Cen- tralia. HI.. 1 yr 10.00 Maulrtin Flower Shop, Greenville. S. C 20.00 I.K)iiis A. Kintzele. Denver Col.... .i 00 George J. .Turgens. IS'orthport, N. Y 10.00 Ta H. Bntts, Wyomissing. Pa 10.00 Saginaw-Bav Citv Floricultnral Society. Saginaw. Bay City Mich. 25.00 $1.20.%.0fl' Previously reporteil 41.119 00 Total $42.3-24.00 John Young, Sec. 1170 Broadway, New York City. Welch Bros, are enlarging the capac- ity of their store by equipping the base- ment for its shipping trade. The large refrigerating chambers are among the features. The additional room will give the firm an opportunity to ex- pand its business. Garden Bordered with Boi-Barberry. Electros of this illustration Free with order of 1000 if requested. BOX -BARBERRY Well ruoted dormant summer frame cut- tings ready to set direct into the nur- sery without farther expense. $6S.OO per lOOO Many L^-ading Catalog Firms AVill L,iHt Box-Barberry Next Season. The Elm City ^u^sery Co. WOODMONT NL'RSERIES, INC. New Haven, Conn. SEND FOR TRADE BULLETIN. We are Headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING IN VEGETABLE SEEDS with onr Stock Seed F«rm at OraiB Lake, Mich., and our growing Btatlons In eyery part of the United States where aeeds are grown sncceBBfoUy, all In chart* •f capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are prodnelng PEAS, BEANS, CORN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinda In quantity and of highest QDallt;. Olad to quote for present dellTery or on growing contract for fntore delivery. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., Cambridge, N. Y. "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynes Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TESTED SEEDS) InCi c.«mer»Bidg"°B«"L, Ma.s. IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that is well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the RAY STATE NURSERIES WhoUtalt! and Retail NORTH ABINGTON, MASS. New Crop Flower Seed and Bulbs sow NOW Salvia, Fetonia, Verbena, SalpiglossU, Asparscua, CosmOB, Candytuft, Snapdragon, Lobelia, Phlox, Scabiosa, Gypsophila. BULBS — Gladioli, Cannas, Tuberoses, Caiadiums, Dahlias, Anemones, Madeira Vines. Cinnamon VineA, Liiium Auratnm, Bubrum, Magrni6cum, per ca^e, $32.00. LUium Oigantenm, 7-9 Case 300, 8-9 Case 250; per eaau, $50.00. If you have not received our Florist Oet, a poM card will bring it. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Go. 13 and 13 Fanenil Hall Square BOSTON, MASS. SEEDS AND BULBS Bobbtngton'8 126 Chambers St., N. Y. City A. L. Miller Christmas and Easter Pot Plants a specialty Wholesale Only Jamaica, N. Y. 528 HORTICULTURE April 24, 1920 GERANIUMS 2i in. 3 in. =4 in. Shipped in mixed lots only and include varieties POITEVINE NUTT — RICARD AND WHITE Ready now. Order early. I I RFIITFR rO ^'""' 15 Cedar St., WATERTOWN STA. J-i- O. I^^MLtKJ I MLiIK \^\J» Brokers boston, mass. Short P. O. Address: L. J. Reuter Co., Boston 72, Mass. THE AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY TRIAL GARDEN. The trial garden o£ the American Dahlia Society will be conducted at the Connecticut Agricultural College, Storrs, Conn., in charge of Professor George W. Fraser again this season. Dahlias will be entered by the raiser or introducer and the tubers may be sent by mail to Storrs, Conn., or by ex- pres.s to Williamantic, Conn., prepaid, until June 1. Plants up to June 25. The clumps will be returned at the end of the season If desired. Tubers and plants will be property planted and taken care of throughout the sea- son. The name of the raiser and in- irodueer posted on the stake. Many \'isitors from New York, Bos- ton, and other points were at the gar- den last year making notes, and the attendance this year will probably be larger than ever. A charge of |1 is made for each "variety entered. Not more than three tubers or plants of any one variety can be accepted. Flowers scoring 85 will be awarded the Society's certifi- cate of merit, and the flowers ex- hibited at the Annual Dahlia Show of the Society. All correspondence in reference to the trial garden should be addressed to Professor George W. Fraser. Storrs, Conn. Barnard S. Myers, manager of the W. J. Palmer & Son greenhouses at Lancaster, N. Y., recently bought a greenhouse plant at Dansville and ex- pected to go there. He had intended to go there, but has been induced to remain with the Palmer Co. The Dansville house will therefore be con- ducted by Mr. Myers' son, Leo. A. Myers, and the firm will be Iniown as ^tie B. S. Myers Floral Co. NEW YORK FLORISTS CLUB. President A. M. Henshaw has ap- pointed C. H. Totty, W. H. Duckham. W. R. Pierson, A. L. Miller, Max Schling, F. H. Traendly, John Young. A. M. Henshaw as the Flower Show Committee. This committee will co- operate with a similar committee ap- I)ointed by the Horticultural Society of New York and when this joint com- mittee is organized will have full power to arrange for the Eighth In- ternational Flower Show to be held in the spring of 1921 and to carry out all details in connection with same. John Young, Sec. BOSTON. Thomas F. Galvin, who has been se- riously ill, is now on the high road to recovery. He was operated on at the Desprisey hospital in Brookline. Prob- ably he will spend a few weeks at the seashore before resuming business. The Boston Transcript publishes a very pleasant notice about Wax Bros in connection with their new location. It reads as follows: "Wax Brothers, the florists, have taken a long lease of the entire build- ing at 44 and 46 Temple place, to which they moved on March 1. Wax Brothers were formerly at 143 Trem- ont street. They started in the florist business thirty years ago at 20^^ Tem- ple place, known at that time as 'The Hole in the Wall." where they had a space of 200 square feet. Business in- creased and in 1895 they were forced to move into larger quarters, occupy- ing 600 square feet at 143 Tremont street. From there they moved to their present location, 44 Temple place, now occupying 2,000 square feet of floor space. PERFUME IN PEONIES. I think that some of the peony spe- cialists are paying increased attention to the question of perfume in their favorite flowers, and I know that dahlia growers have often talked about the desirability of getting dahlias if possible which have a pleasant odor. In looking through the novel cata- logue issued by Julius Roehrs Co., of Rutherford, N. J., under the title of The Ten-Ten, that ten annuals have been selected especially for fragrance. The list recommended includes Helio- trope. Mignonette, Stocks, Sand Ver- bena, annual Wallflower, Sweet Sul- tan, Evening Primrose, Cleome and Nicotiana. I am sure that many ama- teurs will be glad of a list of this character, although I seriously ques- tion the advisability of including Cle- ome. the giant Spiderplant. I con- sider this an excellent subject for garden use, especially for filling va- cancies in hardy borders, but I have never considered its perfume at all pleasant. On the contrary, it has seemed at times rather objectionable, although it is not pungent enough to be noticeable far from the flowers. The old-fashioned lemon verbena is an excellent plant not only for amateur but also for commercial growers. I know of one woman raising flowers for market who often includes the foliage in bouquets with very satisfactory re- sults. Although doubtfully hardy in the very north, Deutzia gracilis has come to be an exceedingly popular shrub in the United States: but the comments on its handling made by a writer in Gardening Illustrated might well be taken to heart here. The writer says that he has seldom found this Deutzia pruned in the right way, usually being dealt with too severely. E. F. HORTICULTURE VoL XXXI APRIL 24, 1920 No. 17 THE TALK OF THE TRADE Mr. B. F. Letson, of Carbone's Flower Store in Boston, is making quite a reputation by his tallis on artistic flower arrangement, in the course of which he illustrates the prin- ciples which he sets forth. Not long ago he talked at the home of Mrs. Robert F. Clark, in Boston, for the Xew England Branch of the Women's National Farm and Garden Associa- tion, and on April 14, he gave another demonstration lecture for the New York members of the association at the home of Mrs. J. W. Lancashire, New York City. Mr. Leston shows how to effectively arrange different varieties of flowers in holders of vari- ous kinds, and also gives demonstrar tions of first aid to wilted flowers. This is a good way for a florist to get his business advertised, and especially if he deals in pottery and vases of many kinds, as does Oarbone. It seems as though it might be an excellent plan for the Florists' Association of Boston or the Gardeners' and Florists' Club to get Mr. Letson to give his lec- ture for them, possibly making it an open meeting and inviting the public. In this way all of the florists would be benefited. It is a matter of congratu- lation to find women's clubs and other organizations taking sufficient interest in flowers and flower arrangement to employ lecturers to give them the benefit of their skill and experience. According to a Hartford, Conn., paper, Joseph McManus, of the firm of Spear & McManus, florists, has ac- quired the property at 240-242 Asylum street, the transaction involving, it is said, $100,000. It is understood that the building is to be remodeled to meet the growing business of Spear & McManus, and that a conservatory Is to be established on the second floor. Mr. McManus, in charge of the busi- ness, says that his shop is to be made one of the most attractive and best appointed in New England. greatly increased the orders for sup- plies of many kinds. This applies even to thread, and the John C. Meyer Thread Co., of Lowell, Mass., has been having a big trade. The Meyer Green Florists' Threads have become an in- stitution among the florists, having been used for at least 50 years. This is a concern which has always lived up to its reputation for making thread of full length and full strength, for which reason this thread is known to the trade the country over. The John C. Meyer Thread Works is a very busy place just at this time. aiul Ricard are very short, and 2Vi- inch stock now, even if it is late, is very good value as they can be worked into 3%-inch pots for early June and bring just as much as some of the early 4-inch stock. Everybody doing a bedding plant business must at this time have on hi? mind the matter of Geraniums. As was predicted repeatedly since last fall. Geraniums are in short supply, and from present indications the retail price will run close to 35c. each for well grown 4-lnch stock. Four-inch plants are selling at an average of 20c. each, and there are not too many around. The one variety which is in heaviest supply is S. A. Nutt, but there is no doubt that every one offered will be picked up quickly. Poitevine Speaking of bedding plants, it is only fair to say that all stock in that lii.e is moving well. There is a big demand and the indications point to a spring business never before equalled. Fuchsias, Petunias, Heliotrope, Salvia, Ageratum and stock of this character is in fair supply and looking around at the different ranges of glass, particu- larly those who do their own retail business, I find excellent quality. Of course everybody is planning on a good Memorial Day trade, and I hope that the expectations of all are real- ized. There is a mighty fine lot of cut flowers that will be available for that day. Indoor Gladioli will be com- ing along nicely at that time, and the retailers are all well pleased that they can figure on Lilies this season, some- thing that was sadly missed last year. Ten weeks' stocks. Candytuft and Feverfew are also planted in large quantities, and while there will by no means be an oversupply. I feel sure The extensive business being done by florists in all lines of the trade has G'ood Example of Flower Arrangement 330 HORTICULTUBB April 24, 1920 that there will be a liberal quantity offered and taken up at good prices. It isn't too early to be thinking about Christmas plants, and I have noticed one plant in particular that is surely going to be in short supply for this coming Christmas; that is the Be- gonias, such as Cincinnati and Melior. Stock in 2M,-iDch size for June 1st de- livery is hard to find. The price Is high and every grower who has any stock at all will do well to keep it com- ing along in as good condition as pos- sible and propagate from the tops as soon as this can be done without in- juring the stock. As to Cyclamen, I think there will be a normal quantity. There is a lot of excellently grown early stock, and there probably is no plant thait is more generally useful and satisfactory than the Cyclamen for holiday trade. I understand that Mr. Strout's new yellow Carnation, Maine Sunshine, has had a wonderful advance sale, and Mr. Strout is making all preparations for the introduction of this Carnation the coming season. Everyone knows that whatever he does Is done well, so we feel sure of getting good stock and in good time of delivery. I under- stand that Mr. Strout is building a new house to assist him in dissemi- nating Maine Sunshine. There is no question that this is a grand Carnation. It is a true yellow, deep enough so that it shows up well even under artificial light; the habit of growth is all that can be asked for, and form, shape and keeping qualities are of the best. When I think of the different varieties of yellow we have had in the past, I can think of none that ever showed up anywhere near Pachysandra terminalis 2 year old plants, $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 Euonymus radicans 3 year old plants $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 JAMES WHEELER NATICK, MASS. to the class of Maine Sunshine, and unlike most of the yellow sorts, this variety has a good rugged constitution. Another Carnation of promise for the coming year is Hope Henshaw, to be introduced by A. N. Pierson, Inc. If I understand con-ectly, stock of this variety will be somewhat limited. This is a pink, somewhat like Ward In shade, and has been tried out by sev- eral growers besides A. N. Pierson, Inc. They all report it of good habit and productiveness, and I feel sure from what I have seen of it that it is a good keeper. It isn't too early to think of ordering new Carnations for next season. The grower who gets his order in early is going to benefit by good delivery, and the way these two varieties above mentioned are selling, it would be ad- visable to get orders in right away. While there will be plenty of cuttings to go around, those that are not or- dered until next December or January will have to come from late lots. THE MARKET. This has been undoubtedly a buyers' week: in other words, stock has been so plentiful that it could be obtained at about any reasonable price. This has been the condition not only in Boston but in Philadelphia and other markets. In many cases, too, difficul- ties have been increased because of transportation troubles. Inability to move stock has caused an overplus of nearly everything all along the line, although this has been more notice- able perhaps in Philadelphia and New York than in Boston. For the first three days prices were on the downward trend in most mar- kets, but during the latter part of the week there has been a vigorous effort to stabilize conditions. In many in- stances growers have held back their stock in order that the market might be cleared up. On the whole, condi- tions are more favorable for the week to come. Actual prices are very much the same as last week, and the mar- kets are remarkably uniform through- out the country. Roses are quoted at from $4 to $20. but may be bought for less. This is also true of carnations with quotations at $4 to $6. Salesmen would like to get ?20 for callas but often take $12. and while quotations for lilies are from $1.5 to $20 in Pittsburgh, it is a fact that in New York they have been selling at from $6 to $12. Sweet peas are fairly strong at 50c. and so are snapdragons at $6 to $8. Gardenias are not very plentiful, but are selling in New York at from $4 to $20, there ROSES OTTN ROOT 20,000 RUSSEIiX V/z Inob plants from 3 and 8 B:y« Cuttings. Excellent Condition Now. $32.00 per 100, $190.00 per 1000. 10,000 AMERICAN BEAUTIES, V/x inch. EXTRA STRONG PL.ANTS. Beady Now. $20.00 per 100, $190.00 per 1000. The above varieties are scarce; better order now. Also 1,000 extra fine three inch COR- NELIA, for Inimedate delivery. The lot for $325.00. Better wire if can use. Write for Complete List of Boses, C. U. LIGGIT Wholesale Plantsman Bulletin Building PHII^ADBLPUIA PANSIES READY NOW 200.000 Fall Transplanted Paiieic« in Bud and BlcM>m Superb strain* $3.25 per 100, $30.00 per 1.000. A few thousand extra largv at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1,000. A trial order will convinee yw ttieee are the best you ever had. Yon, need them for your particolar trade. VoTget-me-not^, $5.00 per 190-. Ca>8h, Please LEONARD COUSINS.t'JR. Concord Junction HiMUiMjllsAe4t« being a great difference in quality. Tulips are selling readily but not above $6. Violets have made little progress, in fact do not sell in many places at enough to show a profit. FLORISTS UNITE IN ACTION CLOS- ING SHOPS SUNDAY& For the first time in years, fourteen of the leading florists' shops of Wash- ington were closed last Sunday. Real- izing that the observance of Sunday as a day of rest or worship is neces- sary to the health of all workers, the florists last week decided to remain closed on the Sabbath in the future. Representative florists and their em- ployes attended services at Foundry Methodist Episcopal Church last Sun- day, and a sermon on Sunday observ- ance was preached. William F. Gude, of the firm of Gude Brothers Co., is explaining the action of the florists, said that those In Wash ington feel their employes are entitled to one rest day a week. The florists who observed the "closed" Sunday are: Z. D. Blacki- stone, George H. Cooke, Dupont Flower Shop, Gude Bros. Co.. Stanley H. Holland. Louis E. Hoover. F. F. Leapley. Louise Flower Shop. Marche & Co., Leo Niessen Co.. O. A. C. Oehm- ler. S. S. Pennock Co., J. H. Small & Sons and Washington Floral Co — M'asJi ington Post. April -24. 1920 HORTICULTUKE 331 ADMINISTRATION OFFICES Society of American Florists -and- ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NOTICE OF REMOVAL The amount of business in the administration offices has increased to such an extent that we have been compelled to seek larger quarters. We have secured offices containing about i,6oo square feet of space in the former Siegel-Cooper Building, 41-43 West 1 8th Street, and will be located there on and after APRIL 26. The Thirty-Sixth Annual Convention and Trade Exhibition will be held in the Ninth Garage, Cleveland, O., August 17-18-19. Floor plans and diagrams showing available trade space are now^ ready. This Convention and Trade Exhibition should break all records in the history of the Society. You cannot afford to miss it. Make your plans now to be present. ARE YOU A MEMBER? IT SHOULD BE THE DUTY OF EVERYONE IN THE TRADE TO BE ENROLLED At present our membership consists of 1.550 life and 1,617 annual members, a total of 3,167 of the leading progressive florists of the United States and Canada. . It is expected this number will be increased to $,000 by December 31. Five dollars will pay your dues to January i. 1921. Fifty cents of this amount pays a year's subscription to the "Journal" of the Society. If you haven't seen this Journal send for a sample copy. Do not delay in this important matter. Send in your check at once, and become a member of the national organization that is doing so much important work for the florists' trade in general. THE! PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN Have you subscribed to the fund which is making this campaign productive of so much good to the florist industry? If not, why not do so at once — it would be the best investment you ever made. JOHN YOUNG, Secretary NOTE NEW ADDRESS 41-43 WEST 18th STREET, NEW YORK 332 HORTICULTURE April 24, 1920 HORTICULTURE Bstabllihcd bj^ WUIIam i. Btewmrt im IMM vol. XXXI April 24, 1920 No. 17 PrBLISHED WEBKL,T BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING COMPANY 78 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. EDWARD I. FARRINGTON, Editor. Telephone Fort Hill 8664 ADVERTISING RATB»: Per Inch, SO Inches to pace fl.»» DSaoODnt on Contracts for oonBeontlTe tnlertloM, u follows: One month (4 times), E per cent.; three month* (IS times), 10 per eent.; six months (86 times). 20 per cent.; ene year (62 tilmes), SO per eent. Paye and half pa^e space, not censeovtlre, rates em application. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Tear, in adTance, 11.00; To ForeigB Coantrles, $2.00; To Canada, (1.S0. Ratered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston. Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1887. To comply with a new Post Office requirement, when writing to Hortichiltube, please use the following form: HORTICULTURE, 78 Devonshire Street, Boston 9, Mass. The city of Boston is divided into districts, and each dis- trict is numbered. If you will observe the number allotted to HoRTicuLTTJRE, it will facilitate the delivery of mail to this office. It is unfortunate that there seems to have been National some misunderstanding about the nature and Garden backing of the National Garden Bureau, which Bureau is being carried on under the direction of Ameri- can Seed Trade Association. In a recent number of The Seed World, of Chicago, this matter is taken up in some detail. As The Seed World has been largely instrumental in promoting the bureau, it probably speaks with authority. The statement is made that er- roneous reports have been circulated which would discredit the bureau or question its intimate connection with the Seed Trade Association. Of course the bureau is new, hav- ing been started only last fall, and has not yet created any great stir. It has had no such support in its publicity work as the S. A. F. or even the National Nurserymen. At the same time many contributions have been re- ceived from large seed concerns, and during the present spring the bureau's press service has sent out numerous articles to the newspapers which are calculated to encourage garden making, the buying of seeds, and the use of seeds in such a way as to prevent waste. The articles are on such subjects as "Wrinkled Peas and Pea Wrinkles," "Growing Backyard Bermudas," "A Flower Bordered Walk," and "When the Soil is Ready to Work." It was decided to concentrate on the press service because that was the quickest way to get results. It is claimed that this service has helped to prevent a disastrous slump in garden interest, something to be deplored this year when a shortage of farm crops will make home garden products of unusual value. Mr. Leonard Vaughan is chairman of the National Garden Bureau, and his address is 31 West Randolph St., Chicago. The general committee consists of Mr. Vaughan, A. M. Eldridge, of the Henry Field Seed Co., Shenandoah, la., and David Burpee, of W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Philadelphia. The next convention of the American Seed Trade Associa- tion will be held June 22-24, at the Hotel Pfister, Milwaukee, and probably this matter will receive considerable atten- tion then. For the ))ast year or two the National Nurserymen's Association has been sending articles on planting and im- proving the home grounds to a long list of newspapers throughout the country, and has found the papers glad to use the information obtained in this way. Naturally it has helped to promote the sale of nursery stock and increase the interest of the public in the ornamentation of the home grounds. It would seem as though the ultimate of all this publicity work would be some sort of unified effort by which all of the various organizations might carry on a concerted campaign. In this way there would be no overlapping, the papers would not feel that they were being worked, and the industries concerned would be permanently benefited. Properly this work should be carried into the winter so that home makers would be informed about the best uses of cut fiowers. the care of cut flowers in the home, and the growing of potted plants indoors. Of late years Mothers' Day has not aroused much Mothers' enthusiasm in the eastern states. It seems Day to have brought the florists considerable busi- ness in the central parts of the country and in the west, but has not had much effect on the trade in New England and along the Atlantic coast. Past experi- ences seem to show that the public is ready to respond to a Mothers' Day appeal, and that the sale of flowers can be greatly augmented on that day, with a little special adver- tising in advance. The S. A. F. is making a special effort to arouse interest in Mothers' Day this year, and it is to be hoped that the florists will give their support. It isn't so much the nature of the occasion that counts, as the fact that an opportunity is given to encourage the use of flowers for a specific purpose. It is simply forging one more link in the chain of publicity, and so helps to brighten the lives of thousands of people, as well as assisting in building up the florists trade at a season when it naturally runs rather light Nurserymen have been having difficulties Nurserymen's not a few the past season. Reports now Troubles coming in show that a vast amount of damage to stock in the fields was done by mice. Thousands of trees have been girdled and ruined. In many instances the snow was so deep that the mice were able to reach the overhanging branches as well. It is re- ported that in some nurseries in New England and New York state nearly half the deciduous trees have been ruined. This includes ornamental and fruit trees. This is a seri- ous matter this season when stock is short anyway. Then during the past few weeks it has been almost impossible to make shipments over a large part of the country owing to the railroad embargoes. More or less stock on the way has doubtless been ruined. In one way the 'lateness of the spring has been fortunate for it will prolong the planting season and probably much work can be done even yet. Al- together, though, the situation has not been one to rejoice the hearts of nurserymen. April 24, 1920 HOETICULTURE 333- George Watson^s Corner "T*B 1> yanr hdaU oorner and me l> Bin*." E. Gurney Hill of Richmond, In- diana, passed through our midst on the 14th inst. on his way to Washing- ton. He wants Uncle Sam to find out who swiped his importation of new roses at the docks in Manhattan. Lots of other things go-a-misslng there he- sides new roses. Even bags of fancy grass seeds disappear in the most un- accountable way. As for silks and other high toned merchandise, that is an old story. A bunch of sleuths of the real Sherlock Holmes calibre seem to be badly needed these days — espe- cially around the wharves and railroad terminals. Miss Elsie M. Thoirs, daughter of James M. Tlioirs, the Camden florist, was married to LeGrand Roberts on the 14th inst. at the home of her par- ents. Oaklyn, N. J. The groom has been a business partner of Mr. Thoirs tor some time past, and this closer union meets with the acclaim and good wishes of their hosts of friends. Miss Elise G. Luck was married on the 15th inst to Charles F. Pennock oldest son of Samuel S. Pennock, the Philadelphia wholesale florist. The ceremony took place at the Calvary Episcopal church, Germantown. The groom is in the wool business, but is well known to many in the floral line. His younger brother, Samuel came down from Cornell to act as best man. How's this for an ingenious diagno- sis of the little game of hybridizing and raising new varieties as explained by a Fleur de Lis expert in the March 27 issue of the London Weekly '"Gardening Illustrated." "Iris Ciengalliti is small and dwarf, real drawbacks and I have not found its so-called neat and compact habit was dominant though frequent in the jirogeny. It is part of the fascination of the game that an apparently stupid parentage may upon occasion give r&ailly fine things. The crux of the matter lies in genetic selection based on what may be called experience, plus intuition and as the inheritance of qaulitles in this seems to depend on the quantitative effect of duplicating and complex factors not subject to simple interpretation the formation of rules is as yet impractical " PLEASE YOUR CUSTOMERS by furnishing them with Framingham Evergreens, Trees, Shrubs and Roses FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES Framingham, Mass. We Have on Hand the Largest Stock of BOXWOOD All Shapes RHODODENDRONS Parsons' Hardy American Seedlings Nurseries : Wakefleld Center, Mass. 1,000 BAY TREES aii size« MONTROSE NURSERIES N. F. McCABTHY CO., Props. MONTBOSE" Office and Salesroom: 112 Arch Sf. BOSTON, MASS. Now you know all about it. Tlie daddy Fleur de Lis may b? a stupid idiot (apparently), but If the mammy Fleur de Lis at the other end of the pole be all right a real wonder may result. Raising new varieties of Iris must be a fascinating game and those who are intent on it are little worried by the lesser affairs of life. Maybe our illustrious friend Boies Penrose is taking a whirl at it just now, that he is keeping so quiet in his bungalow in South Broad street. At any rate he says nothing as yet as to who shall be our next president and we all want to know that. As Boies lives in the good old Quaker City where the "quantita- tive effect of duplicating" — from yel- low dogs to gravestones — has long been a fine art, he has a big advan- tage over all his fellow enthusiasts. Mutualistic symbiosis is the great principle to follow, but one must have just the right quality of the intuitive faculty in his composition if he is to avoid the grave danger of antagonistic symbiosis so easily developed among extremists at both ends of the line. THE GREATEST MARKET STRAWBERRY HOWARD'S No. 17 MORE DOLLARS — are made in grow- ing this Wonderful Staminate Va- riety than any other. YIELDS — at the rate of 15.000 (iuar(8 per acre. PLANTS — very \igorous with perfect foliage. BERRIES — are large, firm, very beau- tiful and delicious. SEASON— very early to late. A STRAWBERRY — without a fault, that will solve the variety question for both, home use and market. THIS ACQUISITION— was produced after thirty years of Scientific Plant Breeding, and after 25,000 Seedlings had been originated. PRICE for 35 plants, $1,50; 50. *2.50; 100 .i;3.50; 350, JPV.SO. Postpaid. ADDRESS the ORIGINATORS and get the genuine. A. B. HOWARD & SOH Belchertown, Mass. DETROIT GROWERS' EFFORT FOR PUBLICITY. Gentlemen: The writer, on invitation, attended a "Better Business" meeting of the Detroit Florists' Club in that city on Tuesday evening at 8 p. m., at the Statler Hotel. Co-Operative Publicity and the new proposed National Grow- ers' Association were the topics under discussion. It was a very enthusiastic meeting and every man signed up for a Co-operative Publicity fund on the percentage plan. Mr. S. V. Swenson of Chicago was also present and spoke on the Chicago plan and progress of publicity. The growers present de- cided to call a meeting in the near future for the purpose of organizing a . Growers' Local Association. There will also be a gathering oil growers at the St. Nicholas Hotel im Springfield, 111., on Tuesday, April 20, at 12.30 p. m. for the purpose of or- ganizing a down-state Local Growers Association, to which all flower grow- ers in the state outside of Chicago are invited. We are meeting with great success everywhere, and the growers are anx- ious to unite for Better Business Methods. Yours truly, J. F. Ammann. 334 HORTICULTURE Apiil 24. 1920 "The Telegraph Florist" Memb«r of Florists' Telef}raph DellTcry 124 TREMONT ST. IM H. F, A, LANGE Worcester, Mass. Delivers to all Points in New England 100,000 Square Feet of Qlasi Member FloriBts' Telegraph Delivery AgaoclatloD WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop HABBT I. BAMDAIX,, Proprietor. Meoibvr Florists' Telerraph Delivery Providence, Rhode Island Jofinston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Florists' Telerrsph Delivery Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL, BIVKB. MASS. Deliveries of Flowers and Plants In FALL Er\'EB and oontlsnons territory. The Beacon Florist ' ^'''^^}l?'' BOSTON J. EISEMANN, Manager, U years head decorator and designer for Penn'e. Prompt. BfB:il roinn.inuralth .4ve.. Allstoii. Mass. CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Ml MT. AUBUBN STBETBTT HAROLD A. RYAN. Inc. ''-"'«' F. T. D. BROCKTON, MASS. Behnont Flower Shoo fT^d UAWRENCE . . MASS. A. H. WAGLAND We Cover LAWBENCE. METHUEN, ANDOTKB. NOBTH ANDOVKB, BALEM, N. h! and Contisaons Territory Member of F. T. D. BEVERLY, MASS. BEVERLY FLOWER SHOP -^7 maldenT^iass. J. WALSH & SON -"-t":^ Telephone 1422 4 MaIb Street. TAUNTOir, National Florist for Tauoton and Vicinity GtTD£ BROS CO l*WtF ftTlvw GUDE BROS. CO. WASmNGTON, D. C. Member Florliu Teletfrspli Ddivery FinU/FDC The Best at I LUff LHO The Lowest The Largest Popular Price House in Pliiladelphia F. M. ROSS Send orders to 136 So. 62nd Street, Phiiadeiphia. Other Stores IS So. 60th St.. 212 E. Glrard Avenue PHILADELPHIA Member Florists' Telegraph DeUvery. Orders from all except members of the F. T. D. must be accompanied bv remittance. JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS= Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Av«8. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs - . . Higli Grade Cut Blooms We cover ali Michigan point, and sood sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' Telegraph DeUv«7 Association. April 1'4. 1920 HOETICULTURE 335 KANSAS CITY Tranafer Your Order* to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Maa>b«r norlsta- T*l«(nph I>*IHwy m. DARDS FLOWER SERVICE te« apctt GCABANTRBD BATIHFAOTION for nearly FIFTY YKARS. ■lar Bnropean aalllngg now eatabllabed. na fUI 7oar ordera tor Btcamar Flower keU, Coraacea and ArtiMIe Boxes •< OM Flowers. DARDS, Inc., Florist, Ml Madison Ave., New York tt S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. AMDBB80N aervlee meana freeli, mtnrij Meek and prompt deliveries in BIIFFA1.0, liOOKPOBT, NIAOABA FALX.S and WBBTBBN MEW YOBK. Member Floriata' Telegraph Dellrery HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Talevkesae UM mm* L UM 1415 Farnum St. OIVIA.IH.A. IMEB. THE KNOBLE BROTHERS CO. Flowers and Nurtery Product* Mmmbmr Flerlato' Televraph DeUretr We are well equipped to handle your orders. MM W. Mth Mrert OLMTMLJtMn. •. THE SMITH & FETTERS CO 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season PHILADELPHIA GHAS. H. GRAKELOW E^I^K Everything in Flower* Broad Street at Cumberland ^' Pai1( Floral Go. B. E. GILLI8, PrMldant. E. P. NE1MATI, SoereUry. Member Flerletia' Telieaiib »t»tmi OENVBR. COLORAOO IN THE National Capitol M Tear aieila« to daVrer FWwem or Dee^cw ea Ontar br tUa- >«aph or otherwlaa. Prempt Sellable Serrtee. GEORGE Ha COOKE At*, aad I, St. WA«HIM«TOir, B .O. shade to the Mlltonias. As one florist has well described it: "A light clouded streak over the glass is a plenty at this season." Cattleyas in flower should go into a cool, well shaded house. For them rolling lath blinds are much better than white- wash. TREATMENT OF LILIES. There are plenty of garden makers, and not all amateurs either, who be- lieve that the stems of lilies should never be removed after the blooming season until the foliage has dried off. They take the grounds that the grad- ual ripening of the foliage is neces- sary to the formation of the flowers for the following season. This theory is true enough as it applies to hard bulbs, like tulips, hyacinths or nar- cissi, but lily bulbs are soft and en- tirely different in their character. The facts in the matter are set forth con- cisely by Mr. A. Grove in the Gar- dener's Chronicle, where he takes issue with another writer who has been advising his readers never to re- move the top growth of Lillum aura- tum before it had dried. Writes Mr. Grove; "Often by accident but more often of set purpose have I broken off the stems of lilies in every stage of their development and have yet to no- tice any diminution in stature or wealth of bloom in the succeeding season." He then goes on to tell of a partic- ular plant of Lilium Hansonli which for four successive years had to sub- mit to decapitation when less than half its normal growth had been com- pleted. In the fifth year it was al- lowed to grow unchecked, and signal- ized the occasion by flowering more profusely than ever before. Then in finishing his argument he writes: "There are probably few growers of lilies who at one time or another have not had to regret the loss of a fine lily stem, felled by a marauding slug, chopped up to make a succulent salad for hare or coney, or broken off short by some canine friend in pursuit of an alien cat, but the only result will have been to add to the vigor of the bulb." CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your ord«rs Memiert oj F. T. D. Attociatitn. DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders trom any part ol the countrr t« New York City Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, • New York Telephene IMS-IMS Colnmbiu KOTTMILLER, Florist 426 Macfison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Alao Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Mnrrar HU] T8S Ovt-ef-towD Orders SoUelted. Loeattaa Central. Personal Attentlaa. Member F. T. D. Aaao. G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Member Florists' Telegrapli Delivery Assi. NEW YOEK, N. Y. 1063 Madison Avenne Member F. T. D. ADOLPH MEYER 'Phone I.«nox 2363 Flowera delivered promptly la Greater New York City and Neighboring State* THE I. M. QA8SER COMPANY, CLCTELMD Euclid Avaaao Toe Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on idaU mr tele^rmph order f«r any oocasIob, In mnj part of the Dentlalem. JOHN H. DUNLOP S-l* Weat Adelaide Bt. - TOBOMTO, ONT. When writing to advtttimn Undly mention HORTICULTURE 336 HORTICULTUBE April 24, 1920 WINDOW DISPLAYS AT NIGHT. Lighting Which Gives the Best Effects to Attract Trade. City florists have an excellent oppor- tunity to obtain considerable good ad- vertising by means of well lighted windows. This matter is discussed very intelligently and at considerable length by Robert Falconer in The Seed World. In part he says: "The sales value of show windows is usually greatest at night. This is the case because at night people have more leisure. They have the time to stop and look at the window. In ad- dition, the streets are comparatively dark and there are not so many other things to attract their attention. If the windows are well lighted, the at- tention is concentrated upon the dis- play. "The prime essential of window sell- ing is good lighting. Unless the win- dows are well lighted at night, and sometimes even in the daytime, people will not be able to see the display dis- tinctly. Now, good window lighting is exactly the same as good stage light- ing. The window that has a complete lighting system has all the different lighting units that are used on the stage. To have a lighting outfit that will make possible the displays that will always attract attention and re- sult in the maximum number of sales, the average sized window must have the following lights: There must be lights at the front lop of tlu; window which serve the same purpose as the drop lights in the theatre. It must have lights along the floor of the win- dow close up to the window glass which should be installed much after the manner of and will serve the same purpose as the footlights in the the- atre. In addition, there should be a couple of spotlights. "Stores today have failed to realize the full value and the real economy of spotlights. The spotlights should be located in the front corners of the windows and at a height a little dis- tance above the level of the heads of the people looking into the window. If they are located too high, the best results cannot be secured, and if they are located too low, they will attract too much attention themselves. Bach of these sets of lights should be equipped with color screens of differ- ent colors. Get Ahead Sow Now For Next Christinas PRIMULA CHINENSIS Per 200 Seeds FBrqubmr's OLant Pink $2.00 Farqnhar'a Giant Salmon 2.00 Faxquliar'a Ruby Qae«n 1.76 Farquhar'a Giant R«d 1.75 Per 230 8<>e'D BULBS NICO FUME ROMAN J. IRWIN IMPORTER S2l 6th Ave. NEW YORK GARDEN SEED BKBT, CARHOT, PARSNIP, RADISH (ad QARDBN PEA 8BSD in raiiety ; also other Iterufi of the short crop of thia paat season ss well as a full line of OardeD Seeds, will be quoted jon upon appllcatloa to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82DerSt.I>KW YORK and ORANGE CONN. SEEDS, BlHiS. PLANTS JOSCPfl BRECK & SONS, CMP. 47-M North Market 8tr»^ BOSTON, MASS. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticiritural Sundries 166 W. 23r